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What’s Happening In Rocky? An Update On Rocky Mountain National Park

Irene Josey Announces For Re-election As Larimer County Treasurer & Public Trustee school districts and municipalities.

Josey assumed the additional role of Public Trustee in 2020, and now fulfills the role of trustee in relevant property transactions.

Without sacrificing service, Josey and her staff have returned nearly $2,000,000 from her budget while treasurer, and they take considerable pride in answering all incoming calls during business hours. Josey ensures that security and accuracy are priorities through the development and maintenance of systems by internal Information Technology personnel, while saving on outsourcing costs.

Josey collaborates with her fellow Larimer County Treasurer & Public county treasurers across Colorado. In Trustee Irene Josey announces she is 2017, she was elected President of the seeking a third and final term to lead the Colorado County Treasurers’ Associaoffice where she has worked for more tion, and she currently serves on the Exthan three decades. Josey was first ecutive, Legislative, and Continuing Edelected treasurer in 2014 after serving as ucation Committees for the the Chief Deputy Treasurer for 27 years, organization. Josey’s respected leadermaking her the most experienced and ship in this organization provides an intrusted treasurer in Larimer County his- depth understanding of issues and chaltory. lenges facing treasurers statewide, while Josey's innovative leadership served us strengthening her ability to serve Larimer County. well during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Her ability to pivot seamlessly in reHer community commitment is neversponse to multiple executive orders and ending: Josey serves as a board member unprecedented challenges was most im- for The Center for Family Outreach in pressive. And her experience and forFort Collins, is a member of Rotary, ward thinking were critical in preventing serves on a local Affordable Housing any interruption of treasurer services.

Committee, and contributes to and supJosey has served through multiple major ports multiple local nonprofits. disasters, while consistently exhibiting Irene and her husband, Andy, have two the critical skills necessary to ensure safe grown children and four grandchildren. investing and timely funding.

“Larimer County is my home and my The primary functions of the Treapassion is serving our community with surer’s Office include safe investment of respect and understanding,” Josey said. public funds, accurate property tax col“I look forward to furthering my vision lection, and timely distribution of funds of transparency, accountability and exto the various taxing authorities such as cellent service.”

Irene Josey

Darla Sidles

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Los Angeles Rams Halftime Show: Mary J. Blige, Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, Kendrick Lamar and Eminem

Kyle Patterson

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Join the League of Women Voters of Estes Park on Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at their virtual monthly meeting.

Speakers will be Darla Sidles, Superintendent for RMNP and Kyle Patterson, Management Specialist/Public Affairs Officer for RMNP. They will be discussing timed entry reservations and this summer’s plans for park visitation.

To participate in this meeting, you must register for the event at https://www.lwv-estespark.org Once registered, a link for the event will be emailed to you.

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Voters To Elect Three Trustees In April 5 Municipal Election The Town of Estes Park will hold a Municipal Election Tuesday, April 5, 2022 as a mail ballot-only election for three seats on the Board of Trustees. Voters will determine who will occupy seats currently held

by Trustees Carlie Bangs, Marie Cenac, and Scott Webermeier. Candidates for Trustee as they appear on the ballot are Scott Webermeier, Karen Randinitis, John “29” Meissner, Kirby Nelson-Hazelton, Marie J. Cenac and Kevin Benes. Biographies and official statements from the candidates are posted at estes.org/candidates.

The League of Women Voters will hold a voter forum on March 10 at 7 p.m. for the trustee candidates. The forum will be held virtually and can be streamed live at www.estes.org/videos and recorded to be viewed later.

Mail ballots will be mailed to all active voters who live within town limits the week of March 14. Voters who will not be home to receive a ballot may receive a ballot at a location other than the registered address by updating their voter registration at www.govotecolorado.com or by completing

an application for an absent voter mail ballot, available at www.estes.org/elections. By law, ballots cannot be forwarded with other forwarded mail. For assistance, contact the Town Clerk’s office at 970-577-4777.

Important dates: March 14 – March 18: – Ballots mailed to all active registered voters.

March 14: Last day for eligible electors to establish residency in the State of Colorado. Register to vote at www.govotecolorado.com, County Clerk office or Town Clerk office up to the day of the election.

April 1: Last day to request an absentee mail ballot to be mailed.

April 5: Election Day – Town Hall polls open 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. Ballots must be received by 7 p.m. to be counted.

April 26: Swearing-in of newly elected Town Trustees at the Town Board Meeting.

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

Six Candidates To Fill Three Positions

INCUMBENT

Kevin Benes

Marie J. Cenac

Benes4Trustee@gmail.com

mariecenac1@gmail.com

John “29” Meissner

Kirby Nelson-Hazelton

29jdmeissner@usa.com

kirby.hazelton@gmail.com

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Karen Randinitis

Scott Webermeier

karen.randinitis@gmail.com

jwebo69@gmail.com

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Good Service Shows You Matter

A crush-worthy Valentine’s Day dinner Latitude 105 at The Ridgeline Hotel® is here to make your Valentine’s Day weekend a success. We make it easy for you with our threecourse Valentine’s Day dinner menu on Saturday, February 12, from 4-9pm. Enjoy soup, salad or appetizers, main courses including 昀let mignon or cold water lobster tail, plus dessert. You never want to underdo Valentine’s Day — dinner at Latitude 105 is a can’t-miss.

Make your reservation today by calling (970) 527-1500.

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Last Thursday noon, Roger and I were at Smokin’ Dave’s BBQ & Brew. Although it was bitter cold outside—minus 13-degrees according to our home thermometer that morning—inside, we were warm and toasty. The booth we’d just been seated in was west facing, near a window through which sun light was streaming.

I was hungry. We’d just begun perusing the menu when my phone rang. Picking up the phone, I looked at its screen—unknown caller. I thought about how as part of my commitment to serving the townspeople of Estes Park, I’d arranged for my office phone to be forwarded to my cell phone so I receive calls day and evening. As the phone rang a second time, I thought about how the town board had set a standard for timely service by the Town to the people who live, work or visit here. And the way Town Administrator Travis Machalek often includes comments about customer service in his weekly updates to the board and staff.

Before it could ring again, I tapped the phone, then said, “Hello, this is Wendy.”

A voice replied, “Is this the mayor’s office?” Pushing the menu aside, I sat up straight, then said, “Why yes it is, and this is Mayor Koenig... I am at lunch.

What can I do for you?”

A man preceded to tell me that he and his wife live on Upper Broadview. That

this morning, when they awoke in the cold house, they discovered the water system wasn’t functioning. He told of trying to triage the problem, then calling the Estes Park water department. He paused, I waited...

Then he said, “Ten minutes later there was a knock at the door. And two water department employees were there.” After describing how a short time later a new water meter had been installed and water was working properly, he talked about calling Brenda Wyss at the water department to thank her for the quick service. When he asked if he could speak to someone else at the Town, such as the mayor, Brenda, delightfully gave him my number.

When I thanked him for taking the time to call the water department and then call me, the man went on to say that he hadn’t expected such great customer service, especially on a bitter cold morning.

With a smile on my face that he couldn’t see, I suggested that, perhaps one of the reasons why people love living in Estes Park is they receive good, timely and professional service. After thanking him for making my day, I revisited the menu. Ordering a salad, sandwich...and dessert. After eating my fill, before leaving, I sought out the waiter to thank him for excellent service.

Brenda Wyss, Water Dept. Administrative Assistant, Jacob Morse and Josh Hann each Water Plant Operator 1 appreciate the service compliment received last week.

Annie Needs A New, Loving Home Five year old Annie is available for adoption. She is a sweet and shy girl who is okay with other cat friends.

She is spayed and has all her shots.

This sweet cat is currently living at the Pet Lodge. Call (970) 286-1652 to meet this awesome kitty cat.

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.

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Get Ready To Vote In The Estes Park Municipal Election April 5, 2022

The Town of Estes Park will hold its next regular Municipal Election on Tuesday, April 5, 2022 as a mail ballotonly election. Ballots will be mailed to all active voters who live within Town limits the week of March 14, 2022. For information on the candidates, ballot questions, who can vote, a town boundary map, and how to register or update your registration go to https://estespark.colorado.gov/elections.

Be sure you are registered to vote with the correct address by visiting www.govotecolorado.com so that the correct ballot is mailed to you. (Ballots cannot be forwarded.) The deadline to add or correct your registration to receive a mailed ballot is March 14th at the latest. Eligible voters can obtain replacement ballots at Town Hall through the Town Clerk's office throughout the election and vote in the Town Hall if they choose.

Candidate Forum March 10

SUBMIT YOUR QUESTIONS The League of Women Voters of Estes Park is sponsoring a Board of Trustees Candidate Forum on Thursday, March 10th from 7-9 p.m. in a virtual format.

The forum is open to the public, and registration is not required. The League is now soliciting questions ahead of the forum. Questions will be screened and edited by League members for duplication, tone, and relevance to the broader audience and as many questions as possible will be addressed to the candidates. Please send your questions to voterservice@lwv-estespark.org by the deadline of Friday, February 25th. Watch for links to the virtual forum closer to March 10th at www.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.

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

On February 3 at 1:15 a.m. police stopped a 44 year old male driver from Estes Park at N. Saint Vrain Ave and Stanley Ave. for driving without any headlights on. Upon contact, the officer determined that he was driving under the influence of alcohol. The male was charged and later released on a summons for driving on a highway with parking lights when headlights are required, DUI and DUI per se.

On February 3 at 6:12 p.m. police contacted a 36 year old male from Estes Park at 1215 Sixth Green Lane. The male was contacted for having two misdemeanor

warrants, one for failure to comply with probation on original charge of DUI, and the second out of CSP for driving after revocation, failed to display proof of insurance and speeding.

The male was arrested and transported to EPPD where he was able to be released on cash bonds for both warrants.

On February 5 at 4:29 p.m. officers contacted a 21 year old male at 630 Big Horn Dr. for having two warrants for his arrest.

One warrant was from Estes Park Police for failure to appear on original charge of driving under restraint, and the other from Longmont Police Department for failing to appear on original charge of larceny. The male was arrested and brought to EPPD where he was able to post bond on both warrants.

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 30, the Estes Valley Fire Protection District (EVFPD) responded to 13 calls for serv-

ice. This included: • Emergency medical (assist EPH): 2 • Smoke Investigation: 2 • Odor Investigation: 1 • MVC: 2 • Fire: 1 • Alarm Activation: 5 www.estesvalleyfire.org

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Carrying On A Local Lincoln Legacy From: Kurtis Kelly

One year ago, the “Estes Park News” devoted several pages to celebrating the life of Dr. David Tavel, who passed away March 4, 2021. David had a career in history and academia, before retiring to Estes Park in 1989 with his wife Marcia.

Locally, David was well-known, both for his “On the Other Hand” columns in the “Estes Park News,” and for his portrayals of Abraham Lincoln for school and community groups around the region.

I was honored to have known David during his three-plus decades in Estes Park. As a fellow re-enactor and history enthusiast, I enjoyed performing alongside David in a stage dialogue in 2009— David as Abraham Lincoln, and me as John Nicolay, one of Lincoln’s secretaries. The occasion was the 150th anniversary of Lincoln’s birth year. Afterward, David treated the capacity audience to an insightful “Q&A,” drawing upon his extensive knowledge of Lincoln (the audience Q&A lasted far longer than the play itself!).

When David retired from his days of Lincoln re-enacting, I acquired his costume. Being of a similar height, weight, and build, it’s been a great fit! I always think of David when I put on that suit and stovepipe hat. Locally, I’ve been able to continue the Lincoln legacy with visits to the Elementary School and Lifelong Learning Preschool.

Democrats In Larimer County To Caucus On March 5 Democrats in Larimer County are scheduled to caucus on Saturday, March 5. Specific details for the 2022 caucuses are in process.

Only registered Democrats may participate in the Democratic Caucus, with such registration required at least 22 days before caucus, which is February 11. Caucuses are conducted at the precinct level.

Precincts in Estes Valley have included residents with Estes Park addresses, Pinewood Springs (Lyons addresses), Larimer County areas along Highway 36, plus residents in Glen Haven, Drake, and some Loveland addresses in Highway 34 canyon.

Specific Estes Valley Precinct borders and numbers have been recently modified. This may happen as a result of new census data.

To determine your current precinct number, 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.” For caucus purposes, the last three digits indicate the part of the Precinct number most commonly used.

Caucus participants elect delegates to the Larimer County Assembly who help determine the Democratic candidates who will appear on Colorado’s June 2022 primary ballots. Caucus participants also elect Democratic Precinct Committee Persons (or Precinct Officers) who coordinate voter information in their respective precincts.

Delegates elected at the county assembly move on to the Colorado State Democratic Assembly to determine statewide candidates and issues.

Please stay tuned for more caucus specifics coming during February. Our contact information is: EstesValleyDemocrats@gmail.com.

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On hand for the presentation were Mary Liz Adair, Laurie Dale Marshall and Rut Miller.

“One Hundred Women Who Care” Present $6200 To EVICS It was a snowy morning when Mary Liz Adair (left), representing the membership of “One Hundred Women Who Care --- Estes Park,” presented a check for $6,200 to Estes Valley Investment in Childhood Success (EVICS). Receiving the check were Laurie Dale Marshall, the Executive Director, and Rut Miller, the Family Development Coordinator. “One Hundred Women Who Care” is a national organization created for the sole purpose of donating money to nonprofit organizations --- and all donations from the local chapter will remain in Estes Park. The money donated to EVICS will be used to strengthen and support families and children in the Estes Valley by helping families realize their children’s finest growth potential. It will also offer both provider and parent education and

provide scholarships for young children to attend EVICS’ center-based Early Childhood education program. The next meeting of “One Hundred Women Who Care” will be on Thursday, February 17th from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the Ridgeline Hotel. Members and guests attending will be introduced to and learn more about the many nonprofit organizations in Estes Park. At the conclusion of the meeting members will select the next organization to receive the member’s donations. It is a wonderful opportunity to share information regarding community needs and to enjoy memorable fellowship! All Estes Park women are cordially invited to attend. For further information please contact: janet.collison@gmail.com.

Republican Caucus March 1 Republican Caucus Tuesday, March 1, 2022 6:00 p.m.

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trict Community Center, Chiquita Room Caucus is a vital part of the election process for selecting candidates for county, state and federal positions Be sure to attend!

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A Program Of German Song This Saturday The Peak to Peak Concert Series, sponsored by the Estes Park Oratorio Society presents its second concert of the season this Saturday, February 12th at 2 p.m. at the Shepherd of the Mountains Lutheran Church with a concert of German lieder

by Mardi Byers, soprano, Stephen Trainor, pianist, and Annaka Hogelin, clarinet. Songs by Schubert, Schumann, Spohr and Strauss will be featured.

Mardi Byers is an American soprano, who has performed domestically and internationally on both the concert and operatic stages. Annaka Hogelin is a local musician who performs regularly with the chamber music ensemble Cairn

Music and teaches in the community.

Stephen Trainor is the developer for the iOS app, the Photographer's Ephemeris and is an avid clarinetist and pianist.

As with all Peak to Peak Concerts, the performance is free of any admission charge, but donations will be deeply appreciated. Donations given to the musicians through OSEP are tax deductible.

In keeping with current Covid restrictions, masks will be required to attend and social distancing is encouraged.

More information about the series and the current schedule can be found at www.osep.info/peak-to-peak.

Salud Offers Covid Vaccine & Boosters Salud is offering the COVID Vaccine & Booster Shots to the Estes Community Salud está ofreciéndole vacunas contra COVID y de Refuerzo a la Comunidad de Estes Park Vaccines (Moderna & Pfizer) are available to anyone 5 years of age and older Las vacunas Moderna y Pfizer están disponibles para cualquier persona de 5

años en adelante.

Boosters (Moderna & Pfizer) are available to anyone 12 years and older Los refuerzos (Moderna y Pfizer) están disponibles para cualquier persona de 12 años en adelante.

Call to schedule today! ¡Llame Para Programar Una Cita Hoy! (303) 697-2583.

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cious. Aunt Bobbie was alone when she fell prey to the virus. She was alone when COVID-19 took her away from us in October 2020.

Because the deadly virus was rampant, no one was allowed to travel to Alaska to retrieve her belongings from her assisted living facility, nor were we able to hold an in-person memorial service.

The family, hailing from California to the west and as far as Ireland to the east, yearned to honor Aunt Bobbie. She’d given each one of us so much! Books, her insatiable curiosity, and knowledge.

Poetry, family history and her easy laugh. The idea of a unique memorial for our passionate, generous, eccentric and brilliant Roberta started to grow.

And then an invitation appeared in my inbox: We were entered into the First Annual Roberta Ward Soap Sculpture Exhibition! Soon after, a package arrived in the mail from my aunt and uncle (Bobbie’s brother) with two bars of soap and two balsa carving tools.

We were encouraged to “reveal the spirit within our block, add embellishments, and usher in a clean New Year with Ivory!” The carving began.

At the designated time the family gathered on Zoom, told Aunt Bobbie’s soap carving, 1950 (My own cedar box, received when I graduated from high school, is in the some Aunt Bobbie stoWhen JoAnn Ward graduated from Lincoln High school in Des Moines, Iowa in 1953, a local furniture store gave a miniature Lane cedar chest to each graduating senior girl. JoAnn, my mom, kept her cedar chest, filled with knickknacks and keepsakes, the rest of her life.

Mom’s treasure box of trinkets opened for her children the magic of her past, which she shared through each curio’s story. The box held her autograph book and a lacy garter; a Roosevelt campaign pin and years of Sunday school attendance pins; her charm bracelet and a tiny perfume bottle. Each item in her cedar box had us spellbound with dreams of Mom in her youth.

My mom passed away last September and the contents of her cedar box have been dispersed. From the box I have one special item: a soap carving of a bare

background.)

foot by my mom’s sister Roberta, created around 1950. Aunt Bobbie was a talented artist and this foot, captured in a curvaceous toeraised flex, curls my toes with delight. It remains on permanent dis-

“If the Hiking Boot Fits…” my soap carving, 2020.

“Snow Globe” by Susan Ward.

play on my bedroom dresser.

Aunt Bobbie was the only Ward family member to live in Alaska. Many friends and relatives visited her over the years but then COVID came crawling across the globe in search of victims like the menacing Gollum in pursuit of his Pre-

ries, and then enjoyed a slideshow exhibiting 25 soap carvings. Each was well-thought-out, carved with care, and revealed the personality of its maker.

The second annual Roberta Ward Soap Sculpture Exhibition was held recently.

Again, the carvings were impressive. It was obvious participants’ soap-carving skills had been honed over the year. Aunt Bobbie would have been proud! What will next year bring?

You may let The Thunker know what you think at her e-mail address, donoholdt@gmail.com. © 2022 Sarah Donohoe

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The Art Center To Honor Founding Members In the Old Church Shops, Estes Park, CO

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How could we celebrate the 35th Anniversary of the Art Center without honoring the original 21 enthusiastic artists who took a risk to establish the Art Center? Six of the 21 artists still live in Estes Park and are still working artists. Join us and reconnect with our founding artists: Chris Switzer, Karen Dick, John Lynch, Jay Grooters, Leo Weber, and James Frank. We bet you have a piece of their artwork in your home!

The Founding Artists will be displaying a few of their artworks at the “Celebrating 35 Years” exhibit and then we will be highlighting more of their artwork, individually, throughout the year with small “Highlighted Exhibit” in conjunction

with our regular featured artist’s exhibits. The Art Center has a great legacy of artists who have been members of the Art Center over the years. The following is the schedule of those highlighted artists: March 18 – April 25-Leo Weber April 29-June 7- Chris Switzer and Karen Dick July 22 -August 23-John Lynch Sept. 29-Nov. 7-Jay Grooters Nov. 11-Dec. 19-James Frank Join us on Saturday, Feb. 19, from 2-5 p.m. and see the artwork of the Art Center’s founding artists. There will be an Opening Reception for the Mentor/Student Show along with this kickoff anniversary celebration.

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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 (programs) to benefit the Estes Valley community.

To apply for funding, complete and submit the grant application at https://bit.ly/349Cgoj no later than March 31, 2022.

For more information please email estessunriserotary@gmail.com.

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MRI machine.

Estes Park Health Foundation Funds New MRI Machine For Estes Park Health In 2021, the Foundation Board & Staff focused on raising funds to bring a new MRI machine to Estes Park Health. Due to generous support of individuals, foundations, and businesses, Estes Park Health Foundation raised over $530k to help fund this equipment, and the new MRI machine will be installed in July of 2022.

The current MRI machine was purchased pre-owned 9 years ago and is now 15 years old. Due to its age, this machine requires more and more repairs and parts are difficult to find. When the new MRI equipment is installed in July of this year, patients will have faster and more comfortable exams.

Brigitte Foust, Director of Diagnostic Imaging, negotiated a discounted price of $1.1 million to purchase and install the Siemens Magnetom Altea 1.5T, an MRI machine that has many benefits including: • Shorter scan times; reduced exam times by 50% • Diagnostically superior images • Better patient comfort with 4 inches more space in the machine • Adjustable exam coil for exceptional patient positioning • Prostate exams don’t require the use

of a rectal coil • Quiet Suite Technology reduces noise during exams EPH is the only MRI provider in the Estes Valley and will fund the balance to purchase the machine. This mountain community both needs and deserves access to state-of-the-art healthcare here in Estes Park.

In addition to the over $530k raised for the MRI machine, the Foundation approved $200,135 in 2021 to upgrade equipment and support Estes Park Health patients and staff. EPH Departments that received grant funding include Ambulance, Diagnostic Imaging, Emergency Medical Services, Laboratory, Materials Management Med/Surg, Pediatrics, Pharmacy, Rehab, and Wound Care. EPHF continues to fund supply needs to prevent and treat COVID-19 in the Estes Valley, vaccine administration by EPH staff, and COVID-19 testing for the uninsured.

The Estes Park Health Foundation increases community awareness of Estes Park Health, and develops, manages, and distributes funds to assist EPH in fulfilling its mission. To learn more about their initiatives or to volunteer, contact them at GiveToEPH.org or 970577-4370.

Kris Hazelton

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Visions Boards For Nonprofit Employees

EPNRC has launched a Nonprofit Wellness program. This program was initially funded by support from individual donors on CO Gives Day. Community members see the value in keeping nonprofit employees—our community’s front line workers of advocacy, philanthropy, and social service—healthy and strong.

The Estes Park Nonprofit Resource Center (EPNRC) has launched a Nonprofit Wellness series. This program calls nonprofit employees from all sectors to a free monthly workshop that focuses on their personal health. Due to the rising costs of health insurance, many nonprofit employees have limited access to health care that includes more than the standard, yearly checkups and emergency care. This program helps to remind our hard working philanthropists of the truism, “If you don’t care of yourself, you can’t effectively take care of others.”

This program includes instruction by massage therapists, acupuncturists, nutritionists, yoga instructors, life coaches, and more. It is meant to remind nonprofiteers how important habits of well-

ness are on our tenacity, clarity, and resilience.

The next program is Vision Boards, presented by Julie Abel. Abel says, “This workshop will engage you in life-changing strategies for goal setting! I’ll be teaching step-by-step methods of how to get yourself and your mind in alignment to create your future.” Vision Boards will take place at noon on February 17 at the Estes Valley Library, Hondius Room. Pre-registration is required so Julie knows how much material to bring. Registration closes 2/15/22 and can be done via epnonprofit.org or by calling 970-480-7805.

Thank you to the individual Estes Valley community donors that generously funded this investment in nonprofiteer health and wellness.

Stop In Today!

Parkinson’s Support Group Meeting The next meeting of the Parkinson’s Disease Support Group will be held Tuesday, February 15 in the Hondius Room at the Estes Valley Library. Monthly meetings are always held on the third Tuesday of the month from 2-3:00 p.m. All affected by this progressive neurological disease are welcome to attend to bring their own experiences, strength and hope and come together for the good of the group. Questions, comments? Call Linda Hanak at 970-443-8146.

Susan Cordes Member for 2 years Why I love being a member of Quota: I’ve only been a Quota member for two years, and even though it’s been during COVID, I’ve enjoyed the friendships and connections we’ve had through our Zoom meetings, in person meetings and the few fundraisers we’ve been able to have.

Favorite or memorable moment: It means a lot to be able to fundraise and to give that money back into the community where there are needs.

If you are interested in becoming a member of Estes Park Quota or finding out more about it, please contact President Gail Albers at 970-481-2372 or Vice President Kris Hazelton at 970-231-2635.

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Theme, Prizes Unveiled For 2022 Estes Park Duck Race The Fall River may be crusted with ice, without compromising privacy. Old but the 2022 Estes Park Rotary Duck Faithful Cabin is minutes from the Race Festival is right around the bend.

Park's West Entrance and a short drive The Duck Race Festival Committee has from Old Faithful. The package includes just unveiled this year’s theme and maan all-day guided interpretive tour to jor prizes. The list of participating orOld Faithful Geyser in Yellowstone Naganizations that the tional Park (choice of Race will benefit is bus tour in summer or complete, and major snow coach tour in winand associate sponsors ter), park entrance fees, are signing up to supbox lunches, and dinner port the Race, with a for two at the Branch sign-up deadline of Restaurant & Bar. March 15, 2022.

"Everyone loves to take The 2022 event on a vacation, and these are Saturday, May 7, will wonderful places to recapture the adventure lax and enjoy some of life in the Rockies beautiful National Parks and features mascot other than Rocky Lucky Duck delighted Mountain National By artist Tim Buck to be back in the river.

Park,” Weisberg said, The Festival will offer expanded activiadding "The vacation stay prizes will ties at Nicky’s Steakhouse and George certainly add to the excitement for two Hix Memorial Riverside Plaza, and a lucky winners."

Duck Waddle 5K sponsored by the Estes The reason for the race? To help the 66 Park Running Club. The Estes Park Roparticipating Estes Valley charities and tary’s Friendship Card, a fundraising non-profit organizations. The complete and discount program, will be offered list of beneficiary organizations will be for sale at Riverside Plaza on Race Day. available on epduckrace.org beginning (Contact epfriendshipcard@gmail.com March 3, the day duck adoption sales for more information.) “Interactive acbegin. tivities for the kids, live music and other “I am very excited about the number entertainment, merchandise sales, the and quality of the organizations we will Friendship Card, and thousands of be supporting this year,” said Larry small yellow rubber ducks floating toWilliams, Duck Race Festival Organizaward the finish line will combine to tions Chair, who coordinated selection make the Festival fun for all ages, ” said of the beneficiaries. “We are welcoming 2022 “Big Duck” Beth Weisberg, adding some new charities and look forward to “This is The Rotary Club of Estes Park’s their participation.” largest fundraising and ‘fun-raising' The generosity of sponsors makes the event of the year, a not-to-be missed race possible, said Scott Thompson, who Saturday in the mountains.” is leading the 2022 sponsorship effort. A The 2022 event will feature three major Major Sponsor contributes $500 or cash prizes and two three-night vacation more in cash or services to support race stay packages with accommodations doprizes. An Associate Sponsor kicks in nated by Delaware North Parks and Rebetween $100 - $499 in cash or services. sorts, parent company of The Ridgeline This year there is a new category of Hotel. sponsorship, the Named Sponsor, with a • Grand Prize $8,000 cash contribution of $5,000.

• Second Prize: $5,000 cash Claire’s Restaurant and Bar has stepped • Third Prize: $2,000 cash up to be Named Sponsor of the 2022 • Vacation Stays: Duck Race. The company names and logos of Named and Major Sponsors, and • Three-night stay for two in a suite at The Pine Lodge in Whitefish, Montana, the names of Associate Sponsors, will located on the doorstep of majestic Gla- appear on Duck Race posters, the Duck Race website, and the Duck Race Facecier National Park. The resort offers book page. Posters designed by local comfortable year-round accommodaartist Tim Buck will appear all over tions for guests traveling through Whitefish, Montana. This facility is situ- Estes Park in the weeks before the Duck ated alongside the Whitefish River, with Race. many rooms boasting views of the sur“The goal for 2022 is to raise $135,000 rounding mountain tops. Glacier Naor more in duck adoptions that will bentional Park is a mere 25 miles away, ofefit the participating organizations that fering an abundance of recreational are selling them,” Weisberg said. For opportunities. The package includes ac- every $22 adoption sold, $19 goes to the cess to all amenities: continental breakbeneficiary organization, with part of fast, stand-up paddle boards, kayaks, bi- the balance going to online adoption cycles, and a guided trip to Glacier platform fees, and the rest going to the National Park, including park entrance Rotary Club of Estes Park to offset costs fees. of the Duck Race. In the past 30 years, the Estes Park Duck Race has returned • Three-night stay for two in a one nearly $3 million to nonprofits and bedroom/one bath Old Faithful Cabin charities in the Estes Valley. “We are in West Yellowstone, Montana. Clustered in five camp settings, this 50-cabin hoping to cross the $3 million mark this property provides a sense of community year,” said Weisberg.

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Earlier this year I washed my own windows and screens, both inside and out. It was a real chore. I have about 55 panes, big panes…pains! I also have doors with many panes. For some reason, the cleaning with the hose and a solution did not do a particularly respectable job on the outside glass. I decided to call in the pros the other day so I could enjoy this beautiful Estes in the snow and blue skies. Well, my dog Sunshine was so good and quiet while the man was here. I was pleased with her behavior, or so I thought at the time.

When the job was finished, and the man was leaving, he mentioned that I might find one or two of his cleaning rags. He must have misplaced them. I’ll bet you know what is coming! As I toured the house, all three floors, I started finding wet cloths here and there.

Sunshine had commandeered most of his cleaning cloths and ferreted them all over the house.

She has a habit of claiming dish cloths and napkins. If I leave the table for a moment, I no longer have my napkin. If you sit down with a tissue in your pocket, she will sneakily take it for her treasure. That poor window cleaner must have been baffled as to where he had left his cloths.

While my windows were being cleaned, I decided to bake something. I had found a recipe using Betty Crocker cake mix that I wanted to try. I like to make sweets and freeze them, then I always have a treat for an unexpected guest. And let us be honest, a treat for me. This lemon pound cake was so easy. I made small

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All photos by Jordanne Bradley

EPHS Set To Present Alice In Wonderland Students at Estes Park High School Mock Turtle, the Dormouse, Mad HatThespian Troupe 7284 have been hard ter and March Hare, the Cheshire Cat, at work getting ready for their upcom- the Caterpillar and White Rabbit. ing production of Lewis Carroll’s Alice Cast List In Wonderland.

White Rabbit- Sydney Lewelling Chasing the White Rabbit, Alice tumAlice- Sam Workman bles down the rabbit hole into WonCaterpillar-Zach Lewis derland. But things are a little different Cook-Gwen Harrison here. Up is down, right is left and Mad Hatter- Shawn Mytling nothing makes sense! Will she ever make it back home to see her kitten?

March Hare-Amelia Bryant During Alice’s adventure in wonderDormouse-Miriam Cramer land she meets all its famous residents: Cheshire Cat-Alanna Finch Queen of hearts, White Queen, TweeMock Turtle-Odin Rhode dledee and Tweedledum, the Gryphon,

Gryphon-Cam Brown Tweedledum-Lizzie Doan Tweedledee-Skyla Powell Knave of Hearts-Rose Burgit Queen of Hearts-Molly Larson White Queen-Cassie Grandmaison Executioner-Grace Thamert The show is co-directed by Jordanne Bradley and Jordan Hazelton.

Grace Mechem makeup Laura Larson costumes Tech Crew: John Ferree

Olyvia Meinking Sophie Kamprath Merlin Hamel Bruce Guy Kaydin Reihing Caleb Macgregor Performances are scheduled for February 18 at 7 p.m. and February 19 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. in the Estes Park High School Auditorium. Tickets are $12 for adults, $8 for students. This is a show for all ages with special Saturday matinee ticket prices at $4 for students 5th grade and younger.

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Five Fun Facts About… The Whooping Crane

By Dawn Wilson

This week’s featured animal is the whooping crane. Listed as endangered since 1967 when there were less than 50 in the wild and included on the Endangered Species List when it passed in 1973, these birds are extremely rare, with only about 550 in the world today.

Here are five more facts about this elegant and eye-catching bird.

1. The whooping crane is North America’s tallest bird, with males reaching five feet when standing erect.

2. The rarest crane species, the

whooping crane only lives in North America. The only self-sustaining wild population of whooping cranes breeds in Wood Buffalo National Park in northeastern Alberta and southern Northwest Territories, migrates through the Great Plains of the U. S., and winters along the Texas coast in Aransas County. There are also non-migratory populations in southwest Louisiana and central Florida, and a captive-bred population that migrates between Wisconsin and Florida.

3. In the winter, blue crabs make up a

Blue crabs make up the majority of the winter diet for whooping cranes.

large portion of the whooping crane’s diet, eating as many as 80 a day.

4. The wingspan of an adult male whooping crane can extend up to 7 and a half feet.

5. The whooping crane almost went extinct in the early 1900s because of habitat loss, hunting pressures and the desire for trendy hats adorned with large feathers.

By 1941, only 21 whooping cranes remained.

Correction: In the January 28, 2022 issue of Estes Park News, I noted that the population of trumpeter swans exceeds

16,000 birds. A more recent rangewide survey estimates the trumpeter swan population to be greater than 63,000 birds. Thank you to a reader for the updated information.

Dawn Wilson is a professional and award-winning nature photographer who lives in Estes Park year-round. You can see more of her work, join one of her Rocky tours, and purchase prints at DawnWilsonPhotography.com or follow her on Instagram: @dawnwilsonphoto.

Whooping cranes typically lay two eggs and only one makes it to adulthood.

This pair had a rare set of twins that migrated to winter grounds in coastal Texas. Apologies for the soft image; the birds were a little camera shy but the rare opportunity couldn't be passed up for a photo, which was taken at 1000 mm through heat waves.

Whooping cranes are elegant, awe-inspiring birds standing more than five-feet tall.

Whooping cranes have a snowy white plumage, crimson cap, black mask and black primary feathers. Juveniles can be distinguished by a rust-colored head and neck.

Two whooping cranes fly across the marsh along the coast of Texas. When standing, the birds appear completely white but their black primary feathers can be seen when in flight.

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THE OLYMPICS OF LIFE Many are glued to their television sets these days to view the Olympics in Beijing. This not at all surprising since we live in a part of the country where many of the winter activities competed in are witnessed throughout the winter months. We see people ice skating, cheer for our Denver Avalanche hockey team, and hear about thousands that ‘hit the slopes’ weekly in the mountainous areas around us. I can truly appreciate most of these activities, having skated and played hockey in Canada and Montana in my early years. Many I know ski regularly and enjoy the exhilaration they gain from that sport.

As a result, I might be expected to be sitting on my couch taking in as many of those events as spare time allowed. Not so, although I catch a glimpse of some from time-to-time and follow the Denver Post reports of the successes of some who excel in these events. Long ago it dawned on me why I feel hesitant to watch these performances. In counseling and working with people all my adult life, I feel a great deal of sympathy for people when they are hurting and devastated. Last night I watched as a skater, in the midst of a fantastic routine he had practiced and perfected, fell at one point. I felt his pain at failing to achieve his goal…perhaps his only chance in this year’s Olympics. I read about our own Mikaela Shiffrin ‘falling’ during the women’s giant slalom, and the ‘huge disappointment’ she voiced at her lack of completing it. I’ve seen, as you have, the tears shed by some who failed to compete well and win at something they had dedicated their lives to. I so appreciate all these dedicated athletes and laud them for all their efforts, I just would rather not feel the sadness when I see them come short of their goal.

As I think of the Olympics I see so many similarities between those competitions and life itself. It would do us well to put ourselves in this picture as we ‘run our race’.

Like the current scenario, there are millions who are watching, perhaps even judging, these magnificent athletes as they strain to do their best to earn their gold. Someone once defined ‘professional sports’ as several dozen athletes, badly in need of rest, being watched by millions of people sitting in the stands, badly in need of exercise.

For us, life is an ‘Olympics’ that we are engaged in. Many are simply ‘spectators’ and will not complete their races successfully. The Bible talks about a ‘Crown of Life’ that is awaiting all the ‘victors’ that run successfully. But, sadly, many will be content to be ‘spectators’ and will miss out on all the ‘honors’ and the joy and celebration of victory.

Many others will be somewhat more dedicated and strive much harder: “I’m a good person!”; “I’ve gone to church all my life!”; “I’ve taught in Sunday School or been a church leader!” You’ve heard many comments such as these as people saunter through life. The Olympics remind me that even more effort is demanded of those who want to ‘win the Olympics of life!’ The Bible tells the stories of many who have ‘run’ and ‘won the race’. (read Hebrews 11, 12) The writer urges us, “Seeing we are surrounded by such a great crowd of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight and run with endurance the race that is set before us.” And it gives us the key to victory, “looking to Jesus.” He ran it successfully before us. Follow His example. And, when we do, like the efforts being displayed at Beijing, we will strive for ‘perfection’. “Be perfect like your Heavenly Father is perfect!”

Beijing judges are very discerning and expect the best. So does our ‘Judge’!

The Bible describes that ‘perfection’ by the word ‘Holiness’. What does that mean? It sounds rather scary to us all. And even more so when we read: “Strive for holiness, without which no man will see the Lord.” I’m going to die before too many more years, and I want to ‘see the Lord.’ Don’t you?

This Sunday morning, I get to fill in for our minister, Gabe Bruyere, and will be searching this subject with our members. You’re certainly invited to join with us in that search. I promise it will help equip you and motivate you in running your Olympics of Life.

What a tragedy to end up ‘being disappointed’ in the greatest ‘Olympics’ of all!

Bob Lewis

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Tuesday, Feb 15

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Salisbury Steak (topped w/ vegetables) mashed potatoes & gravy

Thursday, Feb 17 Vegetarian Burger (topped w/ mushrooms, swiss cheese & avocado) w/ Pasta Salad Friday, Feb 18

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Starting Jan 1, meals are $7 for current 2022 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 14th, you need to call before 1:00 PM on Friday, Feb 11th. 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 and at estesparkseniors.org

The Center is OPEN (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 10-1; Tuesday 10-2) TriFit (MWF 10:30-11:15); Yoga/Balance (TT 10:15-11:15) Mahjong (Tuesdays 10-2); Crafts (Tuesdays 11:30-1) Two Bridge Groups: 1st, 3rd, & 5th Wednesday of the month & Every Thurs 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

Congratulations to Maia Kinley, the Estes Park High School Student of the Week for February 11, 2022.

At EPHS, Maia is on the basketball, volleyball and golf teams. She has earned her varsity letter in basketball since her freshman year.

Outside of school, she likes to go skiing and ride ATVs. She works at Park Supply Hardware store, Twin Owls Steakhouse and Coffee on the Rocks.

When asked her favorite vacation destination she says she loves visiting the beach.

Her favorite positive quote is, “Life goes on” by Mac Miller because she says, “Life does just go on!”

The best piece of advice Maia has ever been given is “Just do it tomorrow.”

After high school, Maia plans to travel for a bit and work and maybe go to college to study design.

Mai Kinley 11th Grade

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Brevity Is A Virtue I’m a writer and naturally I’m thinking of writing about these days of COVID. I’m sure there are stories being played out all over the world in the heads of other writers. Literature hasn’t quite caught up with these times yet. But I’m sure it will. There will be lots of novels about these years and the choices we all had to make. The romances we did or didn’t have due to the virus. Authors will examine those choices and the regrets that did or did not follow. Fractured family relationships will become fodder for fiction and politics, protests and insurrections will be our backgrounds. Of course, there will also be non-fiction, humor pieces and plenty of memoirs about these years.

Speaking of memoirs, years ago someone gave me a copy of “Not Quite What I was Planning: Six-word Memoirs by Famous and Obscure Writers.” The book was full of memoirs written by wellknown and ordinary people in exactly six words. It was a crazy idea but it worked. This idea of a six-word memoir came about because Earnest Hemingway, already known for his lean writing style, was challenged to write a six-word memoir by some friends who didn’t think he could do it. He won the bet with these six words: “For sale. Baby shoes, never worn.” His friends had to pay up. How did this challenge in the 1920s become a literary challenge in

these times? Six-Word Memoirs is a project founded by the online Smith Magazine. In 2006, SmithMag.net writer and editor Larry Smith challenged Internet users everywhere to write their own super-short story as a biography.

The six-word memoir was reborn. I wrote one of course, but now don’t know what happened to it. In my quest to have an ordered house I gave away my book to Cliffhanger Used Books which probably had the memoir tucked away in it. If you find it, I’m at Cliffhanger’s on Wednesday mornings.

Though the challenge lasted for only a month, story tellers continued churning out small memoirs. There are now eight other six-word memoir books including, “Six-Word Memoirs on Love & Heartbreak by Writers Famous and Obscure” and “I Can’t Keep My Own Secrets: Six-Word Memoirs by Teens Famous & Obscure.” Currently out is a tenth book that tells a story none of us ever expected to write, “A Terrible, Horrible, No-Good Year: Hundreds of stories on the Pandemic.” This book has six-word memoirs from teachers, students and parents coping with the pandemic. I laughed out loud reading some of the six-word memoirs and also was saddened and definitely recognized myself in many of the other memoirs. These students’ memoirs made me smile with recognition. “Well, I sure didn’t see that

coming,” from Alexis Davidson. Who did? “Finally, I can mute my teacher,” by Lukas Smith. Didn’t you wish sometimes you could have a mute button before we all discovered the one on Zoom? Dana Calvo wrote this sarcastic six-word memoir, “Quota of family time was exceeded.” That one really hit home for my working daughter of two teens who’s dining room table suddenly became her office.

These next memoirs caused sudden tears that I didn’t know I’d been holding back the past two years, “Distance made me weak and strong,” by Katrina Yrica.

“Scared to take my mask off,” by Diya Patel. And from 13-year-old Ben CohenVigdir, “The world is a fragile place.”

Fragile indeed. Who hasn’t felt that these past years? The teacher’s memoirs were just as poignant. “Technology is helpful.

Humans are essential.” and “Covid couldn’t kill my teaching spirit.” Both memoirs

by Bobbie Jo Blackwell. And who hasn’t heard this memoir a thousand times by teacher, Annie Rowell, “You’re muted.

You’re Muted. YOU’RE MUTED!” It seems now that after a very long time, these years of plague might possibly be ending or at the very least, they might be something we can now live with. Larimer County has put out a statement that mask-wearing mandates with be ending February 12th. It states that due to improving COVID conditions, they have announced that requiring masks in public indoor spaces will expire Saturday, February 12, 2022. This timeline will allow for the Omicron wave

to further retreat and will give us all time to prepare for the transition. Further in the statement it is mentioned that wearing masks in crowded indoor places would be a still be a wise action to follow and one I surely will.

I fortunately did not contract COVID (something I hate putting on paper for fear of my own words jinxing me) though I know locals who did. I ask myself, after all this time of mask wearing, six-foot distancing and forced isolation how will I, how will we, behave? For me, I’m still confused. Even though Larimer County is saying, it’s all good now, you can throw away your mask or at least put it in a drawer, I just heard today my sister-in-law has contracted the Omicron variant. The same sister-in-law we’re due to visit in a little less than a week in Arizona. After that visit we are due at myex-mother-in-law’s who is in her 90s. Do I risk these visits? Or just do one visit?

The reason for this trip is to specifically visit Mom who I haven’t seen since COVID started. Do we skip my sister-inlaw visit? Does my husband visit his sister and I visit Mom and we wear K-95 masks in the car? What a dilemma! For me it has an obvious answer. No to sister-in-law; yes to Mom for both of us.

But I also have a husband who’s “done with COVID” and wants us to stop restricting our activities. He’s also impatient with what he sees as my excessive caution.

After some quality discussion, the dilemma about our trip to Arizona has been resolved. We’re going to visit Mom first and then go see sister-in-law second. If I were to create a six-word memoir about COVID right now today, it would be, “Family makes me crazy especially now.”

Mary Mesropian has lived in the Estes Park area since 1994 and is a Celebrant, officiating weddings and other ceremonies and an Oral History Writer. Her email is maryruthdancer@yahoo.

Public Days At Indoor Range 2022 The Estes Park Gun and Archery Club provides NRA classes to train Range Safety Officers (RSOs) to serve the Estes Valley Community in providing safe shooting times for public use at the Indoor Range, 250 Community Drive and at the Common Point Outdoor Range, 970 Noels Draw Lane/Hwy. 34.

During the winter months, the Indoor Range opens on Sundays, 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. while year round Thursday and Friday shooting times, are continuously open from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. except for holidays. The Sunday Indoor Range offering ends when public days start at the Common Point Outdoor Shooting Range, June 4th from 9:00 a.m. to noon and ends October 29th.

The Range Safety Officers welcome club members and non-members to attend these established dates and times to enjoy a safe recreational environment.

Check out the Club’s website for any question or contact information, www.epgunarchery.com.

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Tink's house burned down on Tuesday, January 18. She is still missing and there is no sign of her body in the house. The bodies of two other cats belonging to her owner's daughter, were found. They died of asphyxiation. Tink's family is praying for a miracle and that she might possibly have escaped from the inferno.

She is a very friendly cat and will respond to “Tink”or”Tinkerbelle.”

If anyone in the Carriage Hills area, especially near Pine Meadows Drive happens to see her or has taken her in from the cold, please contact or leave a voice message for Shirley Barrow at 970-308-6200. Tink is our son's beloved pet.

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Letter from the Heart On Valentine’s Day, love is all around and for one day people are encouraged to express love with flowers, chocolate and cards of all shapes and colors.

The best part is… you can be super cheesy, enthusiastic, or deeply sentimental. Valentine’s Day is your excuse to let your feelings fly. But how well do you know the feelings and preferences of the people you care about most?

We have all heard of the golden rule, which says, “give love the way you want to receive love;” there is also a platinum rule, which says, “give love the way they want to receive love.”

Some people like to hear the words, “I love you,” some people prefer a hug, while others are happiest with gestures of love. There are 1000 ways to say, “I love you!” without even using words.

Valentine’s Day is not just about how you show love, but with whom you show love. Look around and notice who else needs some love today – hint, it doesn’t have to be a romantic partner.

Maybe it could be one of the greatest sources of unconditional love and attention – pets! Is there an animal shelter nearby that needs a dog walker or cat cuddler? Or perhaps taking the day to pursue your own hobbies and interests is the greatest expression of self-love.

Giving love isn’t something that should be limited to one day in the middle of winter. Valentine’s Day shows us that we have the capacity to share the love for more than one day.

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Financial Advisors Can Help Reduce Anxiety The long-running coronavirus pandemic has fueled a lot of anxieties – including financial ones. But some people have had far fewer worries than others.

Consider this: Among those investors who work with a financial advisor, 84% said that doing so gave them a greater sense of comfort about their finances during the pandemic, according to a survey from Age Wave and Edward Jones.

Of course, many people experience investment-related fears even without a global health crisis, and that’s probably not surprising, given the periodic volatility of the financial markets. But financial guidance can come in handy during relatively normal times, too.

A financial professional can help you... … Look past the headlines – Inflation, interest rates, pandemics, elections – there’s always something in the news that could affect the investment world in the short term. But by helping you construct a portfolio that’s built for the long term and reflects your goals, risk tolerance and time horizon, a financial advisor can enable you to look past the headlines. … Avoid emotional decisions – Many people let their emotions drive their investment choices. When the market goes through a downturn and the value of their investments drops, they sell to “cut losses, ” even though these same investments may still have good business fundamentals and promising futures. Conversely, when the market is on an uptick, some people chase after “hot” investments, even when they become overpriced and may have very little room to grow. But a financial advisor can help keep you from making these fear- and greed-based actions by only recom-

mending moves that make sense for your situation. … Work toward multiple goals – At various times in your life, you may have simultaneous financial goals. For example, you could be investing for a retirement that’s decades away, while also trying to save for a child’s college education. A financial professional can suggest ways you can keep working toward both objectives, in terms of how much money you can afford to invest and what types of savings and investment vehicles you should consider. … Prepare for the unexpected – Most of us did not need a pandemic to remind us that unexpected events can happen in our lives – and some of these events can have serious financial impacts on us and our loved ones. Do you have adequate life insurance? How about disability insurance? And if you ever needed some type of long-term care, such as an extended stay in a nursing home, how would you pay for it? A financial advisor can evaluate your protection needs and recommend appropriate solutions that fit within your overall financial strategy. … Adapt to changing circumstances – Over time, many things may change in your life – your job, your family situation, your retirement plans, and so on.

A financial professional can help you adjust your financial strategy in response to these changes.

Achieving your financial goals may present challenges, but it doesn’t have to cause you years of worry and distress – as long as you get the help you need.

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

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Estes Park Table Tennis Club Is Back!

Good news for those of us who love ping pong, or if your looking for a new social and competitive activity, the Estes Park Table Tennis Club is back! We will meet on Mondays from 3-5 p.m., at Mountain View Bible Fellowship in the gymnasium, access through the north

side door. All skill levels and ages are welcome. Lessons available, show up or call Joe at 970-232-8505.

Check out our Estes Park Table Tennis Club Facebook page at www.facebook.com/groups/2107533136 12738

Our Table Tennis Robot, a new Butterfly Amicus Prime. Sessions are available and the public is welcome to try it out.

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Reverie Beauty And Bodywork Welcomes Lisa Lebofsky To The Team!

Lisa and her husband Mike are newcomers to Estes Park, recently moving from the front range. Lisa has joined the Reverie team, offering skinnurturing facials, dermaplaning, microdermabrasion, waxing, eyelash and brow services. Lisa received her Esthetics license in 2014 and has worked as a skincare therapist at spas in the Denver Metro area ever since, and looks forward to continuing her practice at Reverie Beauty and Bodywork.

Originally from Florida, she has lived in Colorado for the past 26 years and has three grown sons who live in Colorado, as well as a stepson who lives in Montana and a stepdaughter in Oregon.

Lisa’s skincare philosophy is wellness from within: when you take care of your

whole body, mind and spirit, it shows on your face! She likes to educate clients on living as healthy as possible as part of their skincare routine as well as receiving regular professional treatments and building a good homecare regimen for their skin.

When not working with clients in the treatment room, Lisa enjoys reading, strength training, yoga, long walks and hikes outdoors, and spending time with her family. She looks forward to joining the Reverie team and enjoying all that the Estes Park community has to offer!

For our Estes Park locals, Reverie is offering $10 off your first facial with Lisa through March 31st! Simply mention this offer when booking - call or text: 970-235-2022 or book online through ReverieBeautyandBodywork.com.

Gir Scout Cookies Are Here!

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What’s Happening At The Estes Valley Library HOURS & SERVICES Presidents’ Day Holiday The library will be closed all day on Monday, February 21 for the Presidents’ Day holiday Open Hours: Mondays-Thursday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.

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

Sundays, 1-5 p.m.

The library is open with full access to collections, study rooms, meeting spaces, and the Makerspace. The second floor offers computer access, with printing available. Free Wi-Fi is available both inside and outside the library.

BOOKS & AUTHORS Pop-up Book Discussion: “The Mountain Sing” Sunday, Feb. 13, 3 to 4:30 p.m., via Zoom Join a conversation on this year’s One Book One Valley title. This Zoom discussion will be led by volunteer Kate Lunz and Heather Heinz, who moderated last month’s author talk. Sign up at estesvalleylibrary.org.

KIDS & TEENS Make your own Origami Wednesday, Feb. 16, 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Supplies will be on hand for participants to make their own origami hearts, animals, and even a jumping frog. Especially for ages 6 to 17. Sign up at estesvalleylibrary.org Just Dance: Game Day Free Play Saturday, Feb. 19, 3-4 p.m., Hondius Room Repeated Tuesday, Feb. 22, 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Participants can enjoy playing “Just Dance” on the library’s Wii system.

Also available will be additional board games and videogames to share with family and friends. Sign up at estesvalleylibrary.org.

EARLY LITERACY Pajama Storytime Wednesday, Feb 16, 6 to 6:30 p.m., Children’s Room Especially for ages 0 to 6 and their families. Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and movement to wind down the day. Sign up at estesvalleylibrary.org.

WORKSHOPS The Quest: a Naturalist’s Desiderata Monday, Feb. 14, 4-5:30 p.m., Hondius Room Nature instructor Kevin Cook continues a monthly series on how we can best engage with the wonders of Life on Earth. This month: “The Quest”—exploring places and seasons, and discov-

The Importance Of Defining Experiences Accurately: Brené Brown Book Talk From: Estes Valley Crisis Advocates and the Estes Valley Library

Dr Brene' Brown, a research Social Worker at the University of Houston has developed an international following,

which could be considered a surprising feat. Her original work was done on vulnerability—not something most people are comfortable with. Research shows that vulnerability (which is not an absence of boundaries), is the strongest we can be. Dr. Brown's combination of solid research and speaking from her heart and her own vulnerability have secured an ardent following for her many books.

Her most recent book, "Atlas of the Heart" has over 3000 likes on Amazon.

The Estes Valley Library and Estes Valley Crisis Advocates are partnering to present an upcoming book study of "Atlas of the Heart." Meeting Tuesdays on Zoom, 10:30 a.m. to noon, for six weeks starting February 22 through March 29.

On request, a limited number of books, audio and ebooks are available. Register at estesvalleylibrary.org.

In her book Brown has listed 87 different feelings and experiences in 13 chapters, each titled 'The Places We Go' and then describes a situation such as 'When things are Uncertain', or 'When We're Hurting'. Each chapter then discusses words that we might use to describe to ourselves or others what our experience is in those moments. Research shows that the more accurately we can define our experiences the better we can relate to what we actually feel, need, want, must take action on and how we can better communicate to those around us.

Beyond stating, as we often do, that we are sad, happy or fine, (what does that

ering diversity and connectedness. Sign up at estesvalleylibrary.org.

Journaling and Mindfulness Tuesday, Feb. 22, 5 to 6 p.m., via Zoom Yoga and meditation instructor Diana Laughlin will guide participants in centering practices, meditation, and journaling with prompts, helping us stay centered and calm in challenging times. Sign up at estesvalleylibrary.org.

Shipwrecks: seeking the “LORD” Monday, Feb. 28, 6 - 7:30 p.m., via Zoom Join shipwreck hunter Ross Richardson in exploring the depths of Lake Michigan in the search for the JARVIS-LORD, a freighter that sank in 1885. Sign up at estesvalleylibrary.org.

MAKERSPACE Learn the 3D Printer

Saturday, Feb. 12, 10:30 a.m - noon Repeated on Thurs., Feb. 24, 6-7:30 p.m.

Create customized objects from plastic filament, for both practical and creative uses. After taking the class, participants may use the library’s 3D printer on their own. For ages 15 and up. Sign up at estesvalleylibrary.org.

Learn the Laser Cutter Saturday, Feb. 19, 10:30 a.m.-noon Repeated on Tues., Feb. 22, 1- 2:30 p.m.

Engrave designs and logos on objects using the Library’s laser cutter machine. After taking the class, participants may use the library’s laser cutter on their own. For ages 15 and up.

Sign up at estesvalleylibrary.org.

TAX SEASON RESOURCES AARP Tax Preparation Now through April 14 Volunteers from the AARP Tax Aide program are once again offering free local assistance with income tax preparation, with appointments held at the library. To find out more or to schedule an appointment, call the library or visit estesvalleylibrary.org.

FRIENDS & FOUNDATION Cliffhanger Used Books Cliffhanger Used Books, located next to the Post Office, is operated by the Library Friends & Foundation, offering gently-used books, movies, and music at discount prices. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.

mean anyway?), understanding what our defining words actually mean is important. For instance, if you are 'sad', is it nostalgia, broken-heartedness, concern for someone else, frustration of some kind? Accurately defining our momentary experience is important to clarify.

Throughout, the book is also peppered with thoughtful quotes that illuminate the deeper experience of some of the words we commonly use, such as "To be human is to know sadness. Owning our sadness is courageous and a necessary step in finding our way back to ourselves and each other" and "Vulnerability is not a sign of weakness, it is our greatest measure of courage."

In this result of her latest research, Dr. Brown has given a contemporary tool to make meaning from our experiences.

She maintains we are not just thinking people, and quotes Dr. Eduardo Bericat a professor at the University of Seville who

says, "As human beings we can only experience life emotionally." Dr. Brene' Brown has given us a deeper contemporary understanding of how to live more in sync with our emotions and some new tools to; earn how do that.

Sign up for the book discussion at estesvalleylibrary.org.

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One Book One Valley Brings Our Community Together By: Katherine Weadley, Programs and Outreach Supervisor

“An unread book is like a silent room no one enters -- whereas, a book read community-wide becomes a room that's festive, exciting, and filled with learning and friendship, ” said Dr. Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai, author of this year’s community-chosen One Book One Valley, “The Mountains Sing,” a multi-generational tale set against the backdrop of the Việt Nam war.

With an international and award-win-

ning author live-streaming from Kyrgyzstan, the solitary act of reading transformed into a community-wide experience – we became connected, learning together, and sharing the emotions of the story. We felt united as a community in dialogue and page-turning togetherness.

While the live January 29 event registered 133 views, many more were watching, as that included spouses and friends sharing screens. One patron hosted a Vietnamese dinner party for eight, then streamed the event for their guests. Locals on vacation watched from Arizona and Virginia, bringing people together from disparate places that evening to inspire conversations across generations and cultures. A patron commented “I loved the sense of community and seeing that I knew many others in the Zoom call. ” With 16 programs for all ages, January’s events reconnected us with the great resources found at our hometown library, as we enjoyed activities aligned around the book’s themes. This included bigscreen viewings of the movie “Good Morning, Vietnam,” a popular trave-

logue program, three Grab & Go Kits for children, and Maker activities for teens. Thanks goes to the One Book One Valley Committee, consisting of staff and community volunteers.

A special Vietnamese crepe dish, Bánh xèo, was featured on the January menu at Bird and Jim Restaurant specifically for this event. Executive Chef Thomas Newsted lived in Việt Nam for the first seven years of his life.

“We’ve garnered great feedback and tons of questions along the way, from

beginning to end,” said Newsted. “From how to say the featured dish, how to eat it, to what is Nuoc Cham. We ended up using just over 2.5 gallons of Nuoc Chamn (fish sauce – which is a lot). The guest engagement was really fun, especially when I find myself at the table giving a demonstration to the guest, ” he said.

It takes a community to make community events. It’s a great way to celebrate partnerships, including Reel Mountain Theater and Macdonald Book Shop. Of course, nothing would be possible without the Library Friends & Foundation and the generous donors who support this shared literary experience!

However, we aren’t finished. Share your thoughts and questions about the book on Feb. 13 at 3 p.m. at the “Pop-up Discussion” led by volunteer Kate Lunz and moderator Heather Heinz on Zoom. This spring, we’ll be distributing a limited supply of keepsake copies of “The Mountain Sing.” Later this year, watch for details on the finalists for the next One Book One Valley. Thanks to everyone who took part!

Respect: Where We Have It, Where We Give It, Where It’s Lacking From: Estes Valley Restorative Justice Partnership and the Estes Valley Library

Not only is it a popular song by Aretha Franklin, the notion of “Respect” traces back to historic cultures and religions.

Throughout societies, there is often some variation of the “Golden Rule”—to treat others as you would like others to treat you. When we extend respect, we signal that we see the other person, and that we are open to the complexity that person represents.

Through this process emerges the potential to create a better environment in which to live and work.

The community is invited to gather for a dialogue about “Respect”—how you extend or receive it, where you feel it is lacking, and how that impacts all our lives. This Living Room Conversation takes place Tuesday, February 15 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in the library’s Wasson Room. The program is co-hosted by the Estes Valley Library and the Estes Valley Restorative Justice Partnership.

Spanning a wide spectrum of topics and themes, the 2022 Community Conversation series invites locals to come together, share perspectives, and enjoy the learning opportunities that emerge through facilitated dialogue in a small group setting, drawing upon the Living Room Conversation model.

Online registration for this month’s program on “Respect” includes a link to the Conversation Guide pamphlet, which participants may read through beforehand. Facilitation is available for English-to-Spanish and Spanish-to-English conversation during the session.

Visit www.estes.org/community-conversations to learn about the series and its background. Find out more about the February 15 “Respect” conversation and sign up at estesvalleylibrary.org. Advance registration is necessary to help facilitators organize the conversation.

Respeto: donde lo tenemos, donde lo brindamos, donde falta No solo es un canción popular por Aretha Franklin, sino también la noción tiene sus raíces en varias culturas y religiones. En la mayoría de sociedades, hay alguna variación de la regla de oro: trata a los demás como te gustaría que te trataran a ti. Cuando brindamos respeto, indicamos que vemos a la otra persona; estamos abiertos a la complejidad que esa persona representa. De este proceso, sale el potencial de crear un mejor ambiente en que podemos vivir y trabajar.

Invitamos a la comunidad de reunirse para un diálogo sobre “Respeto”—como lo brindas o recibes, donde tu sientes su falta, y como eso falta impacta todas nuestras vidas. Esta Living Room Conversación (diálogo en el salón) tiene lugar en el martes, 15 de febrero, de 5 hasta 6:30 p. m. en el Salón Wasson de la Biblioteca.

Abarcando un espectro ancho de conceptos y temas, la serie “Conversaciones Comunitarias de 2022” invita a la gente local de reunirse, compartir sus puntos de vista, y disfrutar de las oportunidades para aprender que salen del diálogo facilitado en un marco de grupos pequeños, haciendo el uso del modelo Conversación en el Salón.

El registro en línea para el programa de este mes sobre el “Respeto” incluye un enlace a la Guía de la Conversación, que los participantes pueden leer antes del programa. La facilitación está disponible para conversación traducida de inglés-a-español y español-a-inglés.

Visite www.estes.org/community-conversations para aprender sobre la serie y su contexto. Descubre más sobre la conversación de “Respeto” en el 15 de febrero y regístrese para asistir en estesvalleylibrary.org. Reserva anticipada es necesaria para ayudar a los facilitadores organizar la conversación.

Estes Fly Tyer Group The Estes Fly Tyer Group is back! A big thank you to Seth Richmond, Rector, St. Bartholomew’s Church for providing us a large well lit room to have our fly tying sessions. We will meet the first Tuesday of every month starting in October and going through May. Where we meet: St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church, 880 MacGregor Avenue When: Tuesday, Mar. 1-6:00-8:30 Tuesday, Apr. 5-6:00-8:30 Tuesday, May 3-6:00-8:30 What to bring: Bring your own vise, tools, materials.

The idea of this group is to get together

and tie flies, share ideas and techniques.

You tie the flies that are of interest to you. Restock your box, get ready for next summer and find out what is working in the Estes area.

All skill levels are welcome.

If you are not a fly tyer you are welcome to come and observe. No fees, it’s free!

If you have questions, please contact Susan Underwood at 972-375-1984 or Frank Drummond at 303-810-4538.

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Crossroads Cares By: Brian Schaffer

The recent cold conditions reminded me of the good ole’ days in Alaska. It’s amazing how neighbors in our community adapt to the cold weather and get on with whatever they had planned for the day. I saw construction workers, mail carriers, delivery drivers, police officers and firefighters out in the elements last week doing their thing. Was it ideal weather?! No, but they still had a job to do and they did it! Just like our dedicated staff of employees and volunteers that served our neighbors in need during the single digit days. We’re truly blessed with a good group of folks!

I know my utility bills will be a tad bit higher for this billing cycle, so with this in mind I can only imagine we will have neighbors coming to us with extra high utility bills that they were not planning for. Good thing we’re a community partner with Energy Outreach Colorado!

Not only do we offer relief in covering a portion of their bill, we can also get them enrolled in some great programs to help them become more energy efficient in the way they think and in how they make small improvements to their home. We’ve seen some pretty high bills over the years so it’s nothing new to us.

If you’re interested in learning more about this program, you can visit www.EnergyOutreach.org During our eight winters in Alaska I had the privilege of serving in some volunteer capacities as a Chaplain. I averaged anywhere from 10-12 hours a week in my commitment and found it to be very fulfilling to interact with a variety of people. Once a month I would go into the local jail and state prisons to meet with inmates for spiritual formation and life coaching. Many times I had a captive audience that wanted desperately to know how to push the “reset” button to get a do-over. On another front I would stop in at Child Protective Services and minister to a group of 180 social workers who needed encouragement to stay the course in the vital work they were doing.

I heard a lot of disturbing stories of families that were self-destructing and as an unintended consequence their children

were being traumatized. I said many prayers for these kind-hearted servants who performed their duties on the days they wanted to stay in bed. During my final two years in Anchorage I got connected to the police department and hung out with the cops in a chaplaincy role. Doing “ride-alongs” with police officers will give you an eye opening experience of the multiplicity of tasks they are coordinating while on their shift.

This is another necessary job that needs to be done in our communities and for everything they do that we don’t see, I applaud our law enforcement officers.

While serving in these chaplaincy positions I earned a paycheck working with people experiencing homelessness and struggling with addictions. There were many times, but not all the time, I could connect the dots in a person’s life from adverse childhood experiences that led to behavioral issues that introduced them to the wrong crowd that provided them with drugs that caused them to commit crimes as a way of getting more drugs that led to jail time and then once they got out they couldn’t find a job, housing, transportation or people who could trust them because of their rap sheet. Of course, I discovered a variation of each of these segments in a person’s story and this is where I began to help them overcome their past to get to the future God had created them for. It was overwhelming for me to consider how one experience whether good or bad had the power to drastically change the course of a person’s life. Through the power of God working in me and through me I felt like the little things I did have made a difference for eternity.

I’m grateful for being in a place like Crossroads where we can extend grace and unconditional love to people who have experienced hardship, disappointment, unjust treatment or truly messed up and need a second chance. We’re here to care for the wounded travelers as we’re all on this journey together. How fortunate are we to be given this opportunity to care for those who need it most. I know for myself…But for the grace of God there go I.

Swimmers Maya Kiser, Coach Frank Ferree, Meah Weaver, Chloe Coop, Ella Santagati and Laurel Williamson.

Flatirons Church Welcomes All By: Larry Yarrington

I rejoice that Flatirons Community Church is leading the way of change that engages the next generation. Often, we change the music, make the messages a bit more relevant, but we still fail to give people vision for their own ministry and the encouragement to be involved as part of the church. They often, therefore, find their ministry outside the church in para-church organizations. Or worse, they do it on their own without the support, encouragement, and wisdom of those who are elders. Flatirons Community Church has a different vision.

There was a couple who served with Paul, Priscilla, and Aquila who had a vision for seeing and developing talent in those younger and sending them into ministry. They spotted one by the name of Apollos. They corrected his gospel and sent him out on mission; perhaps far from the church, but still vitally connected to it for more than financial and prayer support. All of this is needed as well as communication that is encouraging and provides wisdom in a note once a month. They must remain with a feeling of connection, less they get discour-

aged or overwhelmed by the burden of ministry alone. We elders can provide that connection and remain vital to the mission and vision of the church by being observers who come alongside the younger generation to equip them for ministry to their generation.

This is a major focus at Flatirons Community Church for 2022. You can join an extension of Flatirons Church and its vision by attending a live stream of their service on Sunday mornings at 11:00 a.m. at the Reel Mountain Theater in Estes Park, Colorado. After that, there are numerous opportunities for being involved in ministry and a part of small groups to expand your knowledge of how to be involved in engaging the next generation in the work and vision of the church. We welcome you to join us.

EPHS Swimmers & Divers Going To Compete At State Meet EPHS has four divers and four swimmers headed to the State Meet on Friday/Saturday this week.

Good luck to divers: Annalise Anderson, Sadie Morgan, Madison Frahley and Kaylie Wallace.

The divers are coached by Coach Bill Kanter.

Good luck to swimmers: Meah Weaver, Ella Santagati, Mya Kiser and Laurel Williamson along with Coach Frank Ferree.

Note: Meah Weaver and Chloe Coop qualified with the relay, but neither will be able to attend the state meet. So, Lily Ann Smith (not pictured) is the swimmer that Divers Sadie Morgan, Annalise Anderson, Bella will be substituting in the relays at Capo and Maddie Frawley. Courtesy photos the state meet.

Divers Annalise Anderson, Maddie Frawley and Sadie Morgan.

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News From EVICS Family Resource Center This February there are many reasons to show your love for friends and family.

EVICS Family Resource Center invites you to Show the Love for caregivers and educators this month by supporting programs that show appreciate and recognize the positive impact made by those dedicated to nurturing and educating our youngest citizens. Our caregivers, parents, teachers, neighbors have all stepped up these last couple years and we are hoping to show our gratitude! As you know, we believe it takes a village to raise a family. We want our village to know they're appreciated. There are several ways to support throughout the month to show appreciation to local educators and caregivers.

By sharing a comment or quick statement of gratitude for a teacher or caregiver, we can show our village just how much their hard work makes a difference. Take a minute to follow the link through the QR code to share your comment. These comments will be combined and shared in a future article in the local newspapers.

With donations to the campaign, EVICS Family Resource Center hopes to provide resources, opportunities, and special treats throughout the year to our educators and caregivers. We will also provide enrichment programs to enhance and extend learning through arts, music, movement, and special opportunities for children in local childcare and classroom settings. This allows educators

and childcare providers opportunities to enrich their classroom affordably. Donations can be made through www.evics.kindful.com or at our website, www.evics.org. Help us reach our goal of $2000 by the end of the month!

Of course, Valentine’s Day is coming up and it might be the perfect night to stay in with the family, or have a special evening date night by purchasing our Valentine’s Day Charcuterie Board. A limited number of boards have been custom made by local artisan, Wandering Lumberjack, and will include a gourmet spread and bottle of wine or sparkling cider. The proceeds from the sale of these boards will go directly to the Wellness and Self Care program to make sure our nurturers can care for themselves. This program provides access to self-care, wellness, and services to fuel the body and minds of our valued educators. Purchase your charcuterie board at www.evics.org.

Don’t miss out! Show your love and appreciation for local educators and caregivers by making a contribution or purchasing a gourmet charcuterie board for your special valentine celebration. Donate, order your board, and learn about our programs by visiting our website evics.org.

EVICS Family Resource Center office, 1182 Graves AVe. Unit A, offers services, programs, and access to resources for children, families, and caregivers in the Estes Valley.

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Kathleen Marks Kathy Marks passed over peacefully in her sleep to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 29th, 2022, at the age of 86.

Kathy was born in Denver, CO on April 26th, 1935, to her loving parents Al and Florence Gravem. She attended Wheat Ridge High School and graduated in 1953. She was quite the swimmer in high school and well-liked by everyone, although she was a very bashful girl. While in high school she worked at Russell Stover Candies in Denver, CO at the candy counter. She attended two years at Colorado State College of Education in Greeley, CO (currently University of Northern Colorado) with studies in Biology. Afterwards she began working for Mountain States Telephone & Telegraph Company as a tech representative.

Then, one day while driving down a street in Denver with a girlfriend she met a young man, and the race of her life was on! Yes, they raced each other in a drag race, married three months later, and over 66 years later kept the deep love and adventure going. On June 3rd, 1955, she married the love of her life, John Marks. With John being in the Air Force, they were stationed first in Denver, CO and then in Roswell, NM where they started their family. After the Air Force, they lived in Englewood, CO and together they made the decision to move to Estes Park, CO where a better life could be made for their small family. Kathy was a devoted homemaker and businesswoman. They bought Brynwood on the River, a motel and cabin resort, and worked together to create a destination for families and retired people from all over the United States to vacation. It’s not a surprise that they made many friends with people from all over who came back year after year because of the way they were treated by Kathy and John. She was a member of the Jaycees of Estes Park, member of the Estes Park Chamber of Commerce, volunteered as treasurer for her church, served on the missions committee of her church, worked as a bookkeeper for a local business, was a member of the local bell choir, and played the violin in the community orchestra. She’s most known for her beautiful oil paintings, which were displayed in a local Estes Park gallery and well as in homes all over the United States. One of her most rewarding activities was being in-

volved in community Bible studies.

Kathy and John traveled extensively all over Europe and the United States enjoying all the beautiful sites, many of which she came home and painted.

Kathy lived by her strong faith and belief in Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior. She believed that Jesus died for her sins, that this is enough for salvation and to be with God eternally and wanted others to know that they too could have a personal relationship with Jesus, so she told as many as she could in her lifetime. Her gentle ways helped others open up to her and then she was able to tell them how much Jesus loves them. She believed that living by grace was not only for herself but for everyone, which led her to never hold a grudge against anyone. Kathy was such a wonderful example to her friends, but especially to all her family, of grace and generosity. She truly was one of the most generous people you will have ever met. She didn’t hold on to their “stuff ” either, if someone needed it, she and John would give them whatever they could. She was a loving and faithful wife to her husband, and a caring and present Mom to her children and grandchildren all of whom she dearly loved with her whole heart while devoting her heart and time to praying for each one of them daily.

Kathy is survived by John Marks, her devoted husband; her children, John Marks, her son and Pam Marks (wife) of Fort Collins, CO; Julie (Marks) Soricelli, her daughter of Fort Collins; her grandchildren; Christopher Soricelli of Fort Collins, Bonnie (Soricelli) Swing and Ryan Swing (husband) of Phoenix, AZ, Aubrie (Marks) Lupo and Nick Lupo (husband) of Southern Pines, NC; and her seven great-grandchildren; Darcy, Bennett, Georgie of Fort Collins; Lucy, Pepper and Sammie of Phoenix, AZ; and Claire of Southern Pines, NC. The family invites you to A Celebration of Life for Kathy at Mountain View Bible Fellowship – 1575 S. St. Vrain, Estes Park, CO 80517 on Friday, February 18th, 2022, at 2:30 p.m. Reception is to follow at Summit Church office – 600 South St. Vrain, Suite #1, Estes Park, CO 80517.

If you would like to, you may leave a message for the family at bit.ly/3oz85O6

Our Task Force Reports By: Judi Smith Put very simply, not to be considered a scientific statement: the overheated Earth warms the air which then moves upward displacing cold air downward. This causes storms to both increase in violence and to stall, making predictions erratic and unreliable as well as wreaking havoc on the ground. Changing climates cause alterations to crops grown – and eventually eliminate farmland as too hot, too dry. Drought throughout agricultural lands further destroys crops. Too much water at the coastlines – from rising seas – eats up the coastal lands causing inward migration of both animals and people.

Last year, I not only worried about our own (Colorado) threats … I watched wildfires near friends and family members in California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Montana, and Missouri. As I write this, I checked: Currently, wildfires are burning in Mississippi, Texas, Oklahoma, Arizona, Missouri, Nevada, California (of course), Georgia, South Dakota, and New Mexico.

Where did we go wrong? And what can we do about it? Right here at home, we, the Town of Estes Park, appointed a Task Force of nine individuals plus a Town Staff Liaison to study this question and make some recommendations. Their suggestions are available on line estespark.colorado.gov/estf and were formally presented to the Board of Trustees on Tuesday evening (Feb. 8). In case you missed it, try estespark.colorado.gov/videos to access the video.

The report is divided into three sections: Sustainable Energy, Solid Waste Management, and Institutional Factors for Sustainability. Sustainable Energy is further segmented into (A) Electricity Generation, (B)Building Sustainability, and (C) Electric Vehicles. On the Solid Waste side, recommendations are divided into four goals: (A) Increasing the Community Recycling Rate to 40% by 2025, (B) Reducing Methane Emissions from Landfilled Food Waste and Yard Debris by 90% by 2023, (C) Eliminating the Worst Single Use Plastics by 2024, and (D) Public Education (an ongoing endeavor). Shortened descriptions here are limited by the length of my articles, pushed to the limit this week. Not all suggestions are included. For full length recommendations and supporting comments, please access the full report.

The report lists suggestions for encouraging electricity from renewable sources.

Education, support, and possibly incentives are important forms of promoting solar generation along with battery storage. The report recommends reconsideration of the Development Code regulations for energy efficient new construction with heat-pumps and wind generators in light of new technology.

Also, it proposes providing a pamphlet and a trained expert to promote energy efficiency.

The section on Electric Vehicles (EV) suggests electrification of vehicles, incentivizing EV by setting a reduced Late Night electricity rate and offering EV bonuses in summer parking, placing additional EV chargers in more parking lots, and requiring EV chargers in new

housing. Replacement of gasoline powered tools with battery items. Plus – Hold, annually, a big exhibition in the Event Center for electrical vehicles, chargers, and power tools; enhance our multi-modal transportation; and also keep the public (us) informed about what we are doing.

The 40% goal for solid waste redirection and the commitment to reduce methane in our atmosphere will require collaboration with multiple governmental, non-profit, and individual entities in order to expand the recyclables acceptable at the Residential Recycling Center (RRC); make the cost to landfill exceed that of recycling; and prohibit recyclables and compostables in landfill trash. Provide a sufficient number of side-by-side landfill and recycling bins in public spaces, painted in contrasting colors, correctly labeled as to what is acceptable.

Create a path to all-inclusive universal curbside service. Offer a variety of special collection events throughout the year; and assist businesses in locating better recycling avenues.

Educational endeavors include illustrated materials for visitors and event managers on recycling and composting, “bear aware” activity, and other zerowaste guidelines. Offer ecological projects and classes. Encourage “bring your own” containers for water and food. Run weekly tips in the local newspapers.

Maintain this information on the Town website. Lead by example in following these directives. Make ecological practices the norm.

The recommendations include Townoperated facilities for chipping/shredding and composting at no cost to the consumer. Possible funding sources include selling the mulch and compost, creating a souvenir “tiffin” kit, or accelerating CRS 25-17-501 Plastic Pollution Reduction Act and making plans for the use of collected fees to install of water refill stations, eliminating local use of bottled water.

Of overall importance, Institutional Factors: Establishing ecological sustainability as a core feature of the comprehensive plan, fully integrated into the annual strategic planning. Establishing a climate action policy and a clean energy plan, hiring a sustainability manager, and pursuing forms of funding initial ecological endeavors to reap rewards in subsequent ecological savings. Congratulations to the Task Force on a job well done and I look forward to the Study Session on February 22 when the board will discuss these proposals.

As people migrate geographically inward, locations that offer a solution from what they left will be the cutting edge of the new tomorrow. In some ways, appearance is important. In order to make Estes Park the environmental showcase it should be, we must demonstrate our ecological commitment. If we, as a community, want to maintain our treasured place in the hearts of the populace, we must work to offer such a haven. Luckily, nearly all investment in ecology results in cost savings for day to day operations.

Agree? Disagree? Additions? Deletions?

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