Estes Park News, February 15, 2019

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February 15, 2019

'Tis The Season...

For Losing Those Antlers!

From photographer Alan Shadduck, “It’s amazing to see these guys amongst the willows in RMNP before they lost their antlers for the season. Here they lined up in three stages of ‘antlerness!’� www.ImagesofEstesPark.com

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Gla l ss Es la E te t s

Photo by Paul J. Marcotte www.pauljmarcottephotography.com

Vehicle License RenewalsRemember To Check Your Tags

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The Larimer County Clerk and Recorder offices would like to inform us that the renewal cards that come in the mail to remind us to renew our license plates are a courtesy, they are not required by law, so its a great idea to check your plates now, and mark your calendar as to when your plates are due to expire.

The renewal reminder cards are sent out by the state and they send out hundreds of thousands of those little cards every month. Some cards may get lost in mail, dropped out of mailboxes, caught in magazines, etc. If you don’t receive a card in the mail, it’s not an excuse to not renew, you are responsible for the renewal of your plates. It’s important that

you mark your calendar with your renewal date, or you will get a ticket and/or a fine if you don’t renew on time.

Also, please note, the state conversion created address issues in the system for some Larimer citizens. Larimer techs are working feverishly to correct the issues but it takes time. If the system doesn’t recognize your address, you won’t get your renewal card on time and if you don’t renew on time, you are going to get a late fee and/or a ticket - another great reason to mark your calendars!

See www.larimer.org/clerk/vehiclelicensing for more information.

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Town Board and County Commissioners To Discuss Land Use Planning And Stormwater Utility Feb. 19 The Estes Park Town Board and Larimer County Board of Commissioners will hold a joint study session Feb. 19 at 6:30 p.m. in the Town Board Room of Town Hall, 170 MacGregor Ave. The boards will discuss the future of coordinated land use planning and a potential stormwater utility in the Estes Valley.

The public is encouraged to observe the meeting, although public comment is not included on study session agendas.

Comments on the topic may be submitted to the Town Clerk at Town Hall (Room 130) or by emailing townclerk@estes.org. Meeting materials will be posted by 5 p.m. Feb. 15 at www.estes.org/boardsandmeetings, and the study session will be streamed live and recorded for viewing later at www.estes.org/videos.

A potential Stormwater Management Program could help reduce future flood damages and, in some areas, reduce the number of properties located within floodplain boundaries, reducing the cost of insurance for private property owners.

The projects could be managed by a new utility, and funded in part by fees as-

sessed on properties within the Estes Valley. The boards will discuss the status of the project, staff recommendations on fee structures, and the next steps in gathering public feedback.

Staff will also present options for the future of the formal land use planning agreement between the two entities, which defines how regulations and authority are shared. Land use planning and related development approval processes in the Estes Valley have been managed with a joint model since 2000, when a shared comprehensive plan and development code were developed to help consistently address growth-related issues within Town limits and in the unincorporated Estes Valley.

With the intergovernmental agreement for land use planning between the Town of Estes Park and Larimer County set to expire in February of 2020, the Feb. 19 meeting will allow the elected officials to discuss the need and effectiveness of the current model versus a traditional model with planning and processing of development applications handled by each entity.

Community Members Invited To Trustee Talk February 21 The Estes Park Town Board of Trustees invites community members to join Trustees Marie Cenac and Ken Zornes for a Trustee Talk Thursday, Feb. 21 at 6 p.m. in rooms 202 and 203 at Town Hall,

170 MacGregor Ave. This is an opportunity for community members to discuss local issues with members of the board in an informal setting.

Patriots For Peace February 2019 Meeting The Estes Park Patriots for Peace are pleased to offer five seats for our special “Partner Program,” to be held next Wednesday, February 20 from 6-7:30 p.m. in the Hondius room at the Estes Valley Public Library. The program, lead by Dr. Martin Carcasson of CSU’s Center for Public Deliberation, is titled “Tackling Wicked Problems, Part Two: Deliberative Democracy The program will address the issue of how to

move beyond false polarization toward collaborative community solutions. Please call Robert Johnson at 970-227-3758 for reservations on a “first-call, first dibs” basis. We are a trans-partisan, inclusive organization dedicated to developing a culture of peace at all levels of society. We hope you can join us for a mindful conversation about problem-solving in any community.

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TROUT HAVEN RESORTS PRESENTS

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Reward Offered For Recent September Poaching Incidents In RMNP Up to a $2,000 reward is offered for information regarding elk poaching incidents that occurred in Rocky Mountain National Park in September, 2018. In order to be eligible for a reward, the information must be relevant and lead to an arrest or criminal conviction.

On Wednesday morning September 12, Park Rangers discovered a large bull elk had been shot alongside Trail Ridge Road near Milner Pass. This occurred during the night of Tuesday, September 11, or early morning September 12. This bull’s head had been severed and the carcass remained.

On the morning of September 22, park visitors reported a dead bull elk next to Trail Ridge Road, near the Ute Crossing Trail south of Forest Canyon Overlook in Rocky Mountain National Park. Park

Rangers investigated and discovered the large bull elk had been shot during the night of Friday, September 21, or early morning Saturday, September 22.

Rocky Mountain National Park’s wildlife is a resource for all visitors to enjoy viewing and appreciate. The individual(s) who assisted or carried out these poaching incidents robbed future park visitors of this experience.

Park Rangers at Rocky Mountain National Park and Special Agents with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service urge anyone with information on these incidents or other incidents of wildlife poaching in the park to call the National Park Service Investigative Services Bureau at 888-653-0009, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Office of Law Enforcement at 1720-981-2777, or call Operation Game Thief at 1-800-332-4155.

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

On February 2 at 1:59 a.m. police stopped the driver of a vehicle in the 200 block of N. St. Vrain for weaving. Upon further investigation, the 23 year old male driver from Estes Park was found to be driving under the influence and was charged with DUI, DUI per se, uninsured motor vehicle, invalid registration and an open container of marijuana. He was issued a summons and later released.

On February 3 at 5:04 p.m. police stopped a 30 year old male driver from Greeley, CO for speeding in the 700 block of Big Thompson Ave. Upon further investigation it was found that he had a restraining order against him by his passengers, a 35 year old victim and a 9 year old victim. The male was charged with speeding, violation of a protection order and domestic violence and he was transported to the Larimer County Jail.

On February 3 at 8:44 p.m. police contacted a 69 year old male driver from Estes Park for weaving in the 700 block of N. Lake Ave. The driver was found to be under the influence of alcohol and was charged with DUI, DUI per se, driving under revocation and a lane use violation. He was transported to the Larimer County Jail.

On February 4 at 10:12 p.m. police contacted a 26 year old male from Estes Park at 448 Stanley Ave. who was wanted on several warrants. The warrants were for failure to appear on a protection order from the Boulder County Sheriff ’s Dept., failure to appear on a third degree assault out of Garfield Sheriff ’s Dept. and failure to appear on a DUI charge from the Garfield Sheriff ’s Dept. He was arrested and booked and transported to the Larimer County Jail.

On February 6 at 4:27 p.m. police were called to a disturbance at 343 S. St. Vrain Ave. Upon arrival they charged a 67 year old male with third degree assault against a 55 year old victim. He was issued a summons and later released.

On February 7 at 12:58 p.m. a 66 year old female who was wanted on a warrant turned herself in at the EPPD at 170 MacGregor Ave. She was wanted for failure to appear on a careless driving charge from the Colorado State Patrol. She was issued a new court date and released.

On February 9 at 11:12 p.m. police witnessed a driver speeding and driving carelessly at the intersection of 34/36.

The 32 year old male driver from Estes Park was found to be driving under the influence of alcohol and was charged with DUI, DUI per se and careless driving and was transported to the Larimer County Jail.

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

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

Besides teaching middle school, he also

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

To get schedule, cost, etc. please contact Bill Beaver via email at bbeaver@cruiseshipcenters.com or call (970)-590-3342 (office number) The deadline to contact Bill is February 28.

League Of Women Voters Meeting On “Fake News And The Freedom Of The Press” Join the League of Women Voters of Estes Park on February 27 at the Estes Valley Library, Hondius Room from 10 a.m. to noon for “Fake News and the Freedom of the Press.” Robert

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 27, the Estes Valley Fire Protection District (EVFPD) responded to 7 calls

Lawrence taught at the University of Colorado and CSU and also worked as an intelligence officer and at two think tanks – the Hudson Institute and Stanford Research Institute.

for service. This included: • Motor vehicle crashes: 1 • Emergency medical (assist EPMC): 1 • Smoke/odor investigation: 1 • Assist: 1 • Fire: 2 • Helicopter standby: 1 www.estesvalleyfire.org

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Meadowdale Ranch Forest Restoration Project Begins The land stewards and managers of The Meadowdale Ranch are launching a forest restoration project on a 191-acre area of the 1000-acre property.

In an effort to reduce severe wildfire risk, mortality from insects and disease, as well as improve water quality and range health, the owners of the Meadowdale Ranch have collaborated with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), and the Big Thompson Conservation District (BTCD) to implement forest restoration practices during late winter through December 2019 (estimated timeline). This work will include removing trees from overly dense areas using mechanized tree harvesting equipment. All cut woody material will be removed or piled and burned, including slash, to mitigate added fire risk due to residual fuels.

With the additional support of the Estes Valley Land Trust (EVLT), Larimer County, the Nature Conservancy, and the Colorado State Forest Service (CSFS), BTCD has created a holistic and science-based Forest Management Plan that will address several resource concerns on the property. In addition to improving forest health and vigor of the remaining trees, this restoration will increase understory plant community productivity, improve wildlife habitat for elk, deer, and Abert’s squirrel, and mitigate adverse effects from severe wildfire such as decreased water quality and soil health.

Additional information and updates can be found on the Big Thompson Conservation District’s website: www.bigthompson.org/forestry

Join Colorado Parks And Wildlife Estes Park Facebook Page We wanted to let you all know that Colorado Parks and Wildlife has created a new Facebook page for Estes Park residents and visitors to help educate all of us about the wildlife in our area! Please

SPECIAL EVENTS

Friday-Saturday-Sunday, February 15-16-17 @7pm Estes Park Repertoire Theatre Company will be performing Backstage (by Michael Ray Young) on the Great Hall Stage.

Saturday, February 16 @11am-3pm American Legion Riders are holding a Chili Cookoff. See the Legion Website or Facebook page for details!

Saturday, February 23 @7pm Mountain Town Trio performs.

Get on your dancing shoes!

WE WANT TO FEED YOU!

Friday, February 15 @5:30-7pm Fried Chicken Dinner $12 Wednesday, February 20 @11:30-1:00pm Legion Lunch.

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

Friday, February 22 @5:30-7pm Pasta Bar $10

MEETINGS

Tuesday, February 19 @4pm 2nd Century Committee meeting.

BINGO

Tuesday, February 19 @6:30pm Fun and cash prizes for all ages.

Friday, February 22 @5:30pm Bingo Fundraiser for the

Estes Park Women’s Club. Public is invited for this event!

PLAN AHEAD!

Get ready to win money! March Bingo occasions will be Friday, March 1 and Tuesday, March 19.

Get ready to perform! Open Mic night on Saturday March 2.

Get ready to GUMBO! Annual Mardi Gras Party at the Legion on Tuesday, March 5, 5pm, featuring a Gumbo Cookoff and music by the Really Most Sincerely Dead.

Get ready to Get Lucky! St Patrick’s Day festivities on Sunday, March 17 will include Corned Beef and cabbage, Trivia, and Irish shenanigans.

Like, follow and share! Thank you, CPW! www.facebook.com/CPWEstesPark/ posts/255381078714877

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Rails In The Rockies Train Show This Weekend

Explore the wonderful world of trains at Rails in the Rockies 22nd Anniversary Show this weekend, February 16 and 17 at the Estes Park Event Center, Saturday 9-5 and Sunday 9-4. Admission for adults is $7.00, children 12 and under free, along with free parking at the Event

There is a garden train layout.

There is a switching layout, a puzzle layout and, of course, our popular LEGO layout.

There are layouts built by Youth in Model Railroading club members. There are layouts with push buttons for our younger train admirers.

There is a “Tech Corner” with 3Dprinting, railroad video game and a demonstration of the app for running trains.

There is our popular game of Seek and Search with fun prizes. There will be a train give away on both Saturday and Sunday. The trains are generously donated by show vendors.

This year we have several special displays by Colorado Railroad Historical Societies and museums, the Forney Museum of Transportation, and a special display of scratch built circus Center. This show is for the whole family train cars. from little children to adults, there is If you are looking for that special piece something for everyone. of train equipment, a starter train set for There are layouts featuring fine craftsyour grandchildren, or wonderful phomanship scratch built buildings, trains tos of trains, we have over 30 vendors and scenery. There are layouts highlightavailable. ing toy train history with Lionel and Come join us for a fun filled weekAmerican Flyer. There is a layout conend….. all aboard! structed for the tiny N gauge train.

Kris Hazelton

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

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

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Preparing For The Unexpected- It’s Always Smart just in case we should ever need it.

As AMCN members we are now covOne year ago, our youngest grandchild, ered by over 320 locations across 38 Oliver was born. He was born a bit prestates including Alaska and Hawaii. mature and his lungs weren’t quite ready AMCN has highly skilled nurses and to do the work they needed to do here at medics and pilots ready 365 days a year. altitude so just hours after his birth, little The mission of AMCN is to make it Oliver had to be airlifted from the Estes possible for people living in rural areas Park Health delivery room to Children’s such as ours, to get the life-saving emerHospital in Aurora. Gary and I watched gency care we need, when we need it. If as little Oliver’s helicopter lifted him off you or a family member experience a life to Children’s, hoping his life would be limb threatening emergency, AirMedor saved. That heart-wrenching scene Care alliance of air ambulances can proforced us to ask the question that should vide medical transport-dramatically rewe ever have the need for air transport, ducing travel time to an emergency are we covered and if we weren’t, how treatment facility. much would it set us back?

Thanks to the support of After doing some investiover three million members gation, we discovered the nationwide, AirMedCare AirMedCare Network, Network providers can pro(AMCN) and learned that vide financial peace of mind out of pocket expenses for for you and your family… emergency air medical while providing this vital transport averages $18,000 service to our community. (many flights can cost even Think of those you know more!) That would really who have either been in a seset the family finances rious car accident or had a back! But, with an AMCN medical emergency and had membership we also to be helicoptered down to a learned that we could have Amy Scott hospital in the valley, better peace of mind knowing equipped to deal with lifewe’d have no out-of-pocket expenses if threatening medical issues. Knowing that flown by an AMCN provider. Now, participating providers are able to transthanks to AirMedCare Network, those port those in need, patients can worry fears are no longer an issue for us as we about healing and moving on with life, decided to sign up for this membership, instead of being bogged down by high By: Kris Hazelton

medical transport bills. The AirMedCare Network combines the membership programs of four leading air ambulance operators, the largest of its kind in the United States.

Annual membership is just $85 per household ($65 for seniors over age 60).

They also have multi-year memberships at a discounted rate, as well as a Fly You Home service that gets you home to a local hospital in the event you're hospitalized while away from home. The AMCN ten year membership option will protect you and everyone living in your household for ten years for a one-time payment of $765.

There are several reasons why members generally prefer a ten year option in this area: 1. Provides the best value-your discount is the highest at the ten year membership level.

2. Protects your rate: by choosing a ten year membership, it locks your one-time payment in. If rates are raised, you and your household will not be affected.

3. Prevents a potential lapse in your coverage-by investing in a ten year membership, it alleviates any worries or hassles of not getting renewed annually.

If you are interested in learning more about the AMCN, contact local membership sales Manager, Amy Scott at 720-237-5959 or you can also go to www.AMCNRep.com/Amy-Scott and enter Track Code: 13820 to find out more information. **Note: Amy will be at the Country Super Market this Saturday, Feb. 16th from 11 a.m.-4 p.m., if you are interested in meeting her, asking questions or enrolling in person. Join now, we’re glad we did. It’s peace of mind you shouldn’t be without.

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Anyone who has done it will tell you, starting a business and seeing it succeed depends on perseverance and hard work.

Money helps but it isn’t mandatory (Bill Hewlett and David Packard started HP with an investment of $538). What you really need is a garage.

Many of the big name businesses we patronize today started in a garage: Google, Apple, Amazon, Disney. We don’t hear about how the moguls who founded these mega-corporations spent hours calculating, drawing blue prints, meeting with underwriters, trying and failing and trying again. We hear that they started their companies in a garage. It’s as if magic garage dust (something resembling sawdust) fell from the rafters onto some guys dinking around and suddenly a multi-billion dollar idea sprang forth and the rest was easy peasy. The whole shebang happened because they were in a garage, not in an office or at the kitchen table.

I heard a realtor say recently that a garage is underutilized as a room of the house. My brother-in-law took this concept seriously and painted the garage walls, put epoxy on the floor, hung art on the walls and put anything loose in a place (the blue painter’s tape, the Frisbee, the half-full jug of windshield washer…where should we put all this miscellaneous stuff?

Ask Bob. He has a place for everything). I expect to see a chandelier hanging from the finished ceiling next time I visit. His garage is a room where his shiny automobiles lounge. My garage is a storage unit my car squishes into. It shares space with an overflowing box intended for the thrift store; the rake, shovel, hoe, broom, dustpan, and mop-handle-with-no-mop-onits-end; the tool box with the lid off (but the tools are all there) ; an old dresser storing work gloves, rags, used (and reusable) black plastic bags and dead light bulbs. Also taking up space is a workbench where the blue painter’s tape, a Frisbee and a half-full jug of windshield washer are stashed.

A garage’s main purpose is to hold a car—or at least that’s what garages were built for when they first started popping up in the early 1900s. But they have proven to be just as functional as shelters for brainpower. (I’m gonna ask Bob where in his garage he puts that!) I haven’t heard of any women fostering make-it-rich ideas in a garage, but a fellow tinkering in a garage here and futzing around in an autoport there has led to several significant additions to American culture including Harley Davidson motorcycles, Yankee Candle scented candles and Mattel Barbie dolls (created by two men, obviously).

There’s no telling what the next garage invention will be. People are building bigger garages all the time in anticipation.

They call them g’raj mahals. (Roy calls it a GARE-idg but he hales from the UK, which explains a lot about Roy. He puts things in the boot of his car too.)

Back in the days of the front porch, the garage—if there was one—stood behind the house and was only big enough to fit a car. The front of the house was reserved for porch swings and rocking chairs. Today the garage, which often houses three vehicles, has become the new front door.

(Nothing says “welcome” like the sound of a garage door chudding along its track!)

My own start-up in my garage happened quickly—with a push of a button, but it didn’t make me wealthy. My car started up in the garage this morning. I’m not a penny richer but I am richly blessed because 1) I have a car, 2) It starts every time, and 3) I have a garage to keep it in so it doesn’t have to sit out in the wind and cold.

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

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Last Weekend To Enjoy The Production Of “Backstage” In the theatre, not all the entertainment is on the stage! What goes on backstage?

Just what is involved in putting on a production in a small town? A lot more drama and comedy that no one gets to witness! Theatre folks are a determined, varied and extremely weird lot. Mixed in with learning lines and building sets is a tornado of emotions. In the few intense and hectic weeks it takes to put on a play, it's easy to form friends... and enemies.

The Estes Park Repertoire Theatre Company's latest production, "Backstage" exposes the laughter, the anguish, and sometimes the sadness that doing a play of any size creates.

"Backstage" is local playwright Michael Young's sixth play, and was created quite easily from his twenty plus years of experience in the theatre. He left nothing out!

Your cast consists of veteran actors Christann Higley, CJ Jensen, Cassie Weber and Michael Young.

Remaining shows of "Backstage" will be performed at the American Legion Post #119 on February 15, 16, 17. All performances are at 7:00 p.m, doors open at 6:30. Come early!

Tickets are $15, and are available at

Macdonald Book Shop or at the door. Call the Legion at 586-6118 to make reservations for the special dinner and theatre package!

And be prepared to be surprised to see the strange world backstage!

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Duck Race Charities To Meet Thursday, February 28 By: Rita DuChateau

Sixty-seven organizations have been invited to pick up packets of Duck Race adoption forms Thursday, Feb. 28 and receive instructions on sales. These clubs and nonprofits have been chosen as participating organizations for the 2019 Estes Park Rotary Duck Race Festival.

Distribution Night begins at 6 p.m. at The Ridgeline Hotel, 101 South St. Vrain Ave. The Duck Race Festival Committee encourages each of the 67 organizations to send a representative to the meeting.

“The excitement is building for the 2019 event, and our race committee is ready to support sales, both online and in-person. We want to help our organizations increase their adoption sales so they can see great results,” said Larry Williams, Duck Race Committee member in charge of organizations.

Beginning Friday, March 1 groups will begin distributing paper adoption forms and encouraging their members and friends to adopt ducks. The Estes Park

Rotary Duck Race Festival website and Facebook page will launch online sales March 1 in tandem with paper sales.

The annual Estes Park Rotary Duck Race Festival will

begin at 9 a.m. on Saturday, May 4, with the Estes Park Running Club’s Duck Waddle 5K, a family fun run and race. Duck Race Fes-

tival participating organizations will welcome duck fans to George Hix Memorial Riverside Plaza at 10 a. m., where they will offer interactive activities and sell duck adoptions until noon. Live music there, as well as at Nicky’ Steakhouse, will add a lively flair to the festival activities scheduled in the morning hours until the official duck drop at 1 p.m. at Nicky’s. Thousands of little yellow ducks will enter the Fall River and float about two miles to Riverside Plaza downtown. There, they will be fished out of the river by volunteers and cheered by the finish line crowd. Each adopted duck is assigned a number, and hundreds of b prizes will be awarded.

This year’s major prize will be $5,000 in cash. In addition, major sponsor Delaware North Parks & Resorts, Inc. will provide three travel prizes that include stays and activities at their properties around the country, including The Pine Lodge at Glacier National Park, Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite National Park, and Old Faithful Cabin at Yellowstone National Park. Delaware North is the parent company of The Ridgeline Hotel.

The Rotary Club of Estes Park will add a

$1,000 travel voucher to each trip winner.

For every duck adopted with a paper form for $20, the charity checked off on the adoption form will receive $19. The other $1 is retained by the Rotary Club of Estes Park to offset operational costs of the next year’s Duck Race Festival.

Adoptions may also be charged to a credit card online at www.epduckrace.org with a nominal processing fee.

“The primary purpose of the Rotary Duck Race Festival is to set the stage for people in our community to have an opportunity to support the participating organizations who provide vital services to those who live in the Estes Valley, said 2019 ‘Big Duck’ Kathy Groesbeck.

“These 67 participating organizations help achieve their own missions by selling duck adoptions and receive a considerable benefit back to their group that is commensurate to their efforts. The rules of the Duck Race are simple: Adopt a duck. Maybe win an awesome prize?

Help a cause that you care about."

The 2018 race brought the total funds raised in the 30-year history of the event to $2.6 million. Social media will spread the word internationally. To help this effort, the Duck Race Festival has a Facebook presence to propel adoptions at www.facebook.com/EPDuckRace

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New Rotary Friendship Card Invites Merchant Partners By: Rita DuChateau

Help others while helping yourself: that’s the purpose of the new Friendship Card. Based on a simplified concept of the former Rocky Card, the new Friendship Card will be sold by the Rotary Club of Estes Park for $10. It will open the door to discounts at local restaurants and stores for a calendar year.

Net proceeds from the sale of the Friendship Card will be used to support Rotary Club of Estes Park’s many charitable projects. The 93-year old club provides grants to community organizations, scholarships for high school seniors, as well as local and international matching grants for projects related to Rotary’s focus areas: peace and conflict prevention/resolution, disease prevention and treatment, water and sanitation, maternal and child health, basic education and literacy, and economic and community development.

Karen Thompson, Rotary Club of Estes Park Fund Development chair, is launching the project with her committee members. They are currently asking business owners to become a part of the

Friendship Card initiative. In exchange for discounts, merchants will be listed in promotional materials and display a decal advertising their membership in the program.

“The committee sees the Friendship Card as a win-win-win for area merchants, shoppers and local nonprofit organizations, Thompson said. “We look forward to this new adventure and being able to give back to the community.”

The idea for the title came from the Four-Way Test, which Rotarians recite at every meeting: Is it the truth? Is it fair to all concerned? Will it build good will and better friendships? Will it be beneficial to all concerned?

The Friendship Card will be available for sale at 8-10 area locations, which will be announced when the card launches in May. If you are a business owner in the Estes Valley and would like to be a participating merchant, please email the Friendship Card Committee at epfriendshipcard@gmail.com. A committee member will promptly follow up with additional information and sincere thanks.

CSU Native Plant Master Participants Learn About Colorado’s Natural Landscapes Have you always wanted to learn about the wildflowers of Colorado and about native landscaping? If so, consider taking a Native Plant Master® course offered through Colorado State University Extension in Larimer County. We are accepting applications for the 2019 courses.

This is a fun way to spend three mornings in an “outdoor classroom” along trails in natural areas and open spaces getting to know the plants of Colorado.

The Native Plant Master Program (NPM) offers courses that include 12 hours of field instruction in plant identification, the use of native plants in sustainable landscapes and the impact of noxious weeds. Participants also learn scientific names, plant families and the use of a botanical key.

People are using what they learn in the NPM Program. Participants have gone on to create sustainable landscapes featuring native plants that require less wa-

ter, fertilizer, pesticides and maintenance. Participants learn about invasive non-native weeds that threaten Colorado’s wealth of natural beauty, its wildlife and the economy. These benefits provide a win-win situation for the participants and for Colorado. One NPM participant stated, “The knowledge has been extremely useful in my contact with the community in leading tours in natural areas. People are very interested in controlling and understanding the alien plants in the area.”

Courses will be held at Red Mountain Open Space, Lory State Park and Pineridge Natural Area. For more information and to obtain an application, visit the CSU Larimer County Extension web page at http://larimer.extension.colostate.edu or contact the Extension office at 970-4986000. Applications are due by March 29, 2019.

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Rotary Club Of Estes Park Reminder That Scholarship Packets Are Available Dear Estes Park High School Families, Planning for college can be overwhelming, with forms, reports, resumes, letters of recommendation – and that’s just the application process.

Then, there’s planning for tuition, fees, room and board and supplies. That’s where the Rotary Club of Estes Park enters the picture.

During this busy time, our Rotary club would like to remind Estes Park families that we are anxiously awaiting this year’s applications for our scholarship awards. Your high school senior should have received his/her packet from the school.

We encourage all EPHS seniors to set aside a few hours to complete an application, proofread their letters and put their best effort into the process. We know how busy second semester of senior year can be, so we hope students and families make it a priority to thoughtfully answer questions and submit the paperwork.

After our committee reviews all applications, we will invite a dozen or more candidates to meet with our interview group. These 10-minute interviews scheduled during the school day help us make final decisions and are a critical component of our process.

It is a highlight of our Rotary club year to award academic, arts, business, Eagle Scout, education, healthcare-related fields, and vocational scholarships to deserving students. We also are soliciting applications for a Rotary District scholarship for study in the six Rotary International focus areas: peace and conflict prevention/resolution; disease prevention and treatment; water and sanitation; maternal and child health; basic education and literacy; and economic and community development. The Rotary District Scholarship has a March 8, 2019 deadline.

We are always impressed with the talent of our seniors, and we look forward to another successful year supporting them with scholarships.

We also welcome donations from the community to ensure our continued giving. If you have always wanted to support student scholarships but haven’t found a way to do so, we would love to discuss our rigorous scholarship evalua-

tion process with you. You may send a donation of any size to the Rotary Club of Estes Park Foundation, P.O. Box 1854, Estes Park, CO, 80517. Please indicate in the memo portion of your check that your donation is for scholarships.

Sincerely, Tara Moenning Rotary Club of Estes Park Scholarship Committee Chair

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

This program is primarily for taxpay-

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

It’s My Privilege.

There’s just as much danger as beauty in remote places. Just ask Guy, head of our world-class EMS Department. He and his team of paramedics—several with advanced critical-care training—answer thousands of calls each year. From neonatal emergencies to complex extractions in Rocky Mountain National Park, Guy and his team are honored to have your back whenever and wherever you need help.

Guy Beesley, EMS Director EMS & Critical Care Paramedics

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

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

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Estes Park Genealogical Society Meeting February 15 Thinking about tracing your family tree? Interested in researching your ancestral roots? The Estes Park Genealogical Society will meet Friday, February 15 from 1-2:30 p.m. in the Hondius Room of the Estes Valley Library. Study groups will be formed, based on common interests, such as British Isles, Revolutionary War, Colonial America, DAR/SAR, DNA, etc. EPGS President Liz Stewart will lead a program focusing on ways to preserve and pass family history research on to the next generation. Bring scrapbooks, photo albums, family history writings and more to share. Anyone interested in genealogy and family history research is welcome to attend the

meetings.

The Society will meet the second Friday in February and March, 1-2:30 and April-November the second Thursday of every month, 4:30-6 (except June 56:30). All meetings will be held in the library, offering a wide variety of speakers and programing. Annual dues of only $20 for your family, goes to bring quality speakers to Estes Park. Upcoming programs include: March-Beginners Class, April-Public Libraries, MayDNA, June-Writer’s Workshop, JulyCivil War, August-Irish History, September-Census and Maps, Oct-TBD, Nov-Scottish Records. Check the newspaper for additional monthly details.

“Soup-er Bowl” Event-8th Annual Celebrity & Restaurant Cook-Off The 8th Annual “Soup-er Bowl Celebrity & Restaurant Cook-Off will take place on Sunday, February 24, 2019.

The event goes from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Presbyterian Community Church of the Rockies, 1700 Brodie Ave., Estes Park (south of the football field).

Tickets are only $10 for adults, $5 for children 3-12, and family cost is $30.

Come and join your friends and neighbors for a delicious soup cook-off at Estes Park's “Soup-er Bowl!” This wonderful community event will allow you to sample a variety of different soups, some homemade classics and some restaurant chef specialties and then have a big bowl of your favorite. Vote for the best soup or soups and we’ll declare an individual winner and a restaurant winner! Beverages, crackers, and breads will be included in the ticket price, plus there’s a bake sale with homemade

desserts for sale.

Local chefs from restaurants such as Twin Owls Steakhouse, Claire’s on the Park, Bird & Jim, Latitude 105 and many more will present a variety of

spectacular soups & chilis. Local celebrities will also bring their favorite home recipes of soup & chilis. This is a fundraising event for Lifelong Learning of Estes Valley Preschool, Tuition Assistance Program.

Contact Nancy Johnson, LLEV Director at 970-577-9864 for more information.

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EPHS Thespian Troupe 7284 To Present “She Kills Monsters” March 1-2

Students at Estes Park High School have been busy rehearsing for their March 1-2 production of “She Kills Monsters” Young Adventurers Edition

by Qui Nguyen. Mark your calendars now for this event as you won’t want to miss this amazing production.

“She Kills Monsters” tells the story of Agnes Evans, a young woman grieving for her deceased sister.

The Evans sisters never were especially close, but after Tilly’s death, Agnes resolves a notebook containing a game scenario created by her sister. She discovers that Tilly was well-known Dungeons and Dragons player, and that she

was passionate about online fantasy gaming. In order to unlock more secrets about her mysterious young sibling, Agnes recruits a “dungeon master” named Chuck to help her understand and grieve Tilly. Chock-full of elves, warrior women and nasty ogres, “She Kills Monsters” is a surprisingly sweet tale of friendship, loss, and acceptance.

The play will be performed at the EPHS auditorium March 1 and 2 at 7 p.m.

Tickets can be purchased at estesschools.org or at the high school auditorium on the night of the event.

For more information, call 970-5865321. *This show contains some adult themes, viewer discretion is advised.

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Friday, March 1st Join us at Latitude 105 Alehouse for an outstanding culinary experience! Featuring a custom menu by our own Executive Chef, Jacob Tew, and paired with a variety of regionally made spirits. This very special dinner will be a delight for foodies and spirit lovers alike.

TICKETS: RidgelineHotel.com/whiskey Kris Hazelton

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Fine Arts Guild To Present The Spitfire Grill The Fine Arts Guild’s annual musical is off to a great start. The Spitfire Grill, which will be performed March 8, 9, 10, and 15, 16, and 17, is one month into rehearsals and things are really heating up at the Spitfire Grill! Cast members are excited about the Appalachian style music and the touching story of redemption.

“It’s got a lot of small town charm, like Estes, ” says director Denise Stookesberry. The cast is also full of that charm, with some veteran Estes Park actors, as well as two newcomers.

John Marshall has lived in Estes for 42 years, but never set foot on the stage.

During the last flood (he’s been through three), to pass the hours while the electricity was out, Marshall picked up his granddaughter’s ukulele and taught himself to play. He enjoyed playing and singing so much that when he saw the auditions for Spitfire, he decided to give it a try.

“I’d recommend it to anybody,” Marshall says, “it’s a great experience.”

Although he’s the youngest cast member, high school senior, Sean Johnson is also the most experienced. Spitfire Grill is Johnson’s 22nd musical. He caught the theatre bug when he was eight years old, performing in the Fine Arts Guild’s Youth Theatre Camp production of School House Rock Jr. Johnson, who plays the handsome town sheriff, plans to major in musical theatre next year in college.

The story takes place in a small town in Wisconsin, where a feisty parolee finds a place for herself working at the Spitfire Grill. A charming tale of forgiveness and second chances, what really has the cast fired-up is the music.

“I find myself humming it all day,”

says Michelle Gergen-Wisner, the piano accompanist. Other cast members agree.

Becky Browning, who plays the town Postmistress and gossip, used to sing for the Houston Symphony Chorus. She loves the story and the songs noting, “It’s different than your typical musical.

I think it will appeal to a lot of people.”

The music has already been the catalyst for Emmy Katsiyiannis, the feisty parolee herself, to join the production. Katsiyiannis has been singing her whole life, but never performed in a musical.

“My favorite part of Spitfire is the music, ” she says. “These songs have twists. It keeps you on your toes.”

Deborah Webb and Hannah Heckerson round out the small cast, both stage veterans. Webb, who sings in four choirs around town, has changed from her usual first soprano voice to play Hannah, the Spitfire Grill owner, who is a low alto.

“It’s fun to be somebody else,” Webb says. “It’s easier to step into the spotlight when I take on a different persona.”

For Heckerson, performing is a fun hobby that she’s been enjoying since she was a child, growing up across the divide in Grand Lake. Heckerson works for the school district and enjoys volunteering with school productions as well.

“This show has catchy music and a talented cast, ” Stookesberry says. The Fine Arts Guild hopes to see newcomers and musical theatre lovers alike at the performances. Tickets are already on sale, and opening night only is being offered at a special buy one, get one free rate.

Visit MacDonald Book Shop for tickets, or buy online at www.fineartsguild.org.

Check out the Fine Arts Guild Facebook page for more information on the cast and characters.

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Estes Park Youth, Mark Your Calendars For Bye Bye Birdie Auditions Auditions for the Fine Arts Guild Youth Theatre Camp are around the corner. This summer the Youth Theatre will perform Bye Bye Birdie: Young Performers Edition.

Bye Bye Birdie takes the audience to 1960s small town America and the era of early Rock n’Roll. Conrad Birdie, a teenage rock and roll idol, has been inducted into the army and his managers concoct a publicity stunt to send him off. Birdie will bid a typical teenage girl goodbye with a public goodbye kiss. The lucky girl, randomly chosen, is Kim McAfee of Sweet Valley, Ohio, a member of Conrad Birdie’s fan club. Birdie travels to Sweet Valley and the fun begins! This is an upbeat, funny musical with energetic dance and musical numbers for the entire cast.

Everyone who auditions will be cast.

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

The Technical Director, Greig Steiner, has been a force in the arts community in Estes Park for over 60 years. His talents span all of the visual arts and include sets designed in California, Estes Park and Ft. Collins.

The two week Theatre Camp takes place weekdays, June 17-June 28 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Production camp is open to students entering grade 4 through grade 12. Technical camp is open to students entering grade 6 through grade 12. Technical students will learn to build sets and

Parkinson’s Support Group Meeting The next meeting of the Parkinson’s Disease Support Group will be held Tuesday, February 19 in the Wasson Room at the Estes Valley Library, take the elevator to the second floor. Monthly meetings are always held on the third Tuesday of the month from 2-3:30 p.m.

All affected by this progressive neurological disease are welcome to attend to bring their own experiences, strength and hope and come together for the good of the group. Questions, comments? Call Linda Hanak at 586-9633.

props and work with sound and lighting. Performances are June 29th and 30th.

Tuition is $225 for the production camp and $175 for the technical camp. Scholarships are available to Estes Park School District students.

Auditions will be held April 13th from 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at the Estes Park High School Auditorium. Students need to prepare 16-32 bars of a musical theater selection with sheet music or a backing track. A cappella auditions are not permitted. Please bring a headshot or current photo and resume. Technical Camp students are not required to audition; simply sign up! Visit https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0 449A5AD23ABFA7-youth to sign up for auditions or technical camp. Everyone who auditions will be cast! A script for the show is available at the library if you would like to read it before the audition.

For more information please visit the Fine Arts Guild website at: www.fineartsguild.org.

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Updates From Healing Waters

Whitey Morgan

Feb. 9

Big Something / Aqueous

Feb. 16

Ozomatli

Feb. 21

Lettuce (2/22) Jennifer Hartswick (2/23) Greyhouds

Feb. 22-23

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy Itchy-O with Amigo the Devil

Mar. 1-2 Mar. 29-30

Reverend Horton Heat with Legendary Shack Shakers, The Hooten Hallers

Lord Huron

Happy New Year to all! Thanks to all of you for your patience and understanding during our recent closing. Healing Waters needed a new boiler installed over the holidays. Welcome to our awesome new Pool Manager, Karyl Clark!

She is enthusiastic and has some great ideas. Please stop in and say “hello.”

The Healing Waters Foundation Board and staff have been working on goal setting and ways to create a fun and educational experience for all. Growing our client base and partnering with local healthcare providers are two important goals.

As a small non-profit in a small town we have tried to serve as many as possible at minimal cost to our clients. We have not ever raised our rates since

opening 10 years ago. In order to keep up with increased rent, increase in salaries and other costs of business, we will be raising our rates by approximately $2.00/session. This will begin on March 1, 2019. Come on in and get your next pass or punch card before the change! Be looking for some fun discount incentives.

We are looking forward to the annual Duck Race. Get your tickets at the pool - coming soon. Our new website is a challenge, but is in progress.

We are looking forward to seeing all of your beautiful faces and looking forward to welcoming more fans to our unique, warm water, exercise and therapy pool! *Same fabulous pool - fresh new perspective!

Path To College Readiness Begins With A Plan

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If you’re a young person exploring a pathway to college—or a parent or grandparent assisting someone with that process—you’re encouraged to register for the next session of “Creating a Path to College Readiness” on Monday, February 25, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Estes Park High School.

The program is co-sponsored by the Estes Valley Library and Estes Park Schools. Participants should register in advance at estesvalleylibrary.org.

The session will be facilitated by longtime college administrator Kaye Orten and Estes Park High School guidance counselor Kara McNamara. The presenters will help students and parents develop and refine that all-important, essential goal: having a plan.

Did you know that there are more than 4000 different colleges and universities out there? Anxiety may be inevitable, but too much stress is a roadblock to good strategizing. The experts say: let go of

the worry and find a way to enjoy college planning as an exciting process..

Students can work through their personal checklist of what is most important. Location? Choice of majors? Large or small campus? Extracurricular activities they might enjoy? It’s different for everyone.

During junior and senior years, many students benefit from a personal visit to prospective college campuses. There, they gain a sense of what life might be like within that particular campus community. By the beginning of senior year, students are usually ready to narrow down their choices.

The February 25 workshop will also explore topics including the application process, FAFSA, paying for college, and testing.

College planning can—and should—be exciting, as young people find their pathways to success and happiness. Register to attend at estesvalleylibrary.org.

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

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Navigating The Diet Maze: Lessons From Ayurvedic Medicine And Modern Nutritional Research Confused? You are not alone. Diet is a key component of health, yet the plethora of “healthy diets” and cultural wisdoms being promoted are numerous, often quite different, and sometimes contradictory. To complicate matters further, new research findings in nutrition occasionally radically reverse previous, almost universally-held, health recommendations. On Saturday, February 24, EVRPD will host a wellness nutrition workshop taught by Dr. Sarasvati Buhrman to help people sort through a variety of issues surrounding healthy food consumption.

Buhrman, who holds a doctorate in Anthropology, explains it this way: “There are two main issues here. The first is that we are all members of the human species, so yes, there are some general rules about how and what we should and should not eat if we care about the health and longevity of our bodies and minds. These apply to almost anyone. It’s important, for example, that people know which common foods reach the grocery store heavily contaminated with pesticides, and which ones, even without an organic label, have very little pesticide residue. It’s important to know which oils are healthiest for our circulatory and nervous systems and which ones tend to be inflammatory.”

“On the other hand, there is tremendous genetic variation within any sizeable human population, not to mention personal differences in health issues and stage of life. When I first encountered Ayurvedic medicine (the herbal medicine system of ancient India) as a graduate student, what appealed to me most was its developed understanding of innate differences in dietary needs from one human to another. When we couple this with modern genetic understandings of food sensitivities and the makeup of our gut biomes, we begin to develop strong tools for using nutrition as an important component of personalized medicine.” Please visit evrpd.com or call 970-586-8191 to register.

Sarasvati Buhrman, Ph.D, C-IAYT, certified Ayurvedic medicine practitioner, lives near Allenspark and practices Ayurvedic Medicine and Yoga Therapy both at the Dao House and in Boulder (303-443-6923). She holds a B.S. in Biology and Ph.D. in Anthropology, and has served on the Board of Directors of the National Ayurvedic Medical Association.

In the eighties, she worked as a carcinogenesis geneticist as part of a government-funded research team at Stanford Research Institute tasked to identify possible mutagens in both the environment and in foods.

Give Kids A Healthy Smile!

Children Receive Free Dental Care February 28th Salud Family Health Center is offering free dental exams, cleanings, and treatment on Thursday February 28th. All children aged 0-18 who do not have dental insurance can receive a free dental exam and initial treatment.

Now more than ever, kids are faced with a bewildering array of food choices -- from fresh produce to sugar-laden processed convenience meals and snack foods. What children eat and when they eat it may affect not only their general health but also their oral health.

When sugar is consumed over and over again in large, often hidden amounts, the harmful effect on teeth can be dramatic. Sugar on teeth provides food for bacteria, which produce acid. The acid in turn can eat away the enamel on teeth.

Reduce your children’s risk of tooth decay: Sugary foods and drinks should be consumed with meals. Saliva production increases during meals and helps neutralize acid production and rinse

food particles from the mouth.

Limit between-meal snacks. If kids crave a snack, offer them nutritious foods.

If your kids chew gum, make it sugarless – Chewing sugarless gum after eating can increase saliva flow and help wash out food and decay-producing acid.

Monitor beverage consumption – Children should make healthy beverage choices such water and low-fat milk.

Help your children develop good brushing and flossing habits.

Schedule regular dental visits.

Stop by the dental front desk at the Health Center or call 970-484-0999 or 303-MYSALUD to schedule an appointment. The Estes Park Salud Family Health Center is located at 1950 Redtail Hawk Drive.

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

Leonardo Gaytan Giron 9 th Grade Congratulations to Leonardo Gaytan Giron, the Estes Park News Student of the Week for February 15, 2019.

At EPHS Leonardo enjoys being a member and participating in the marching band, jazz band and occasionally, the Brain Bowl. He will earn his letter this year for his involvement in band.

Outside of school he loves to go fishing (and hopes he never has to stop).

Leonardo’s favorite quote is, “It is a mistake to try to look too far ahead.

The chain of destiny can only be grasped one link at a time” by Winston Churchill. He likes this quote because he says, “Don’t worry about

what the future is, worry about what leads to the future, one day at a time.”

After high school Leonardo would like to attend a college/university and get his degree in astrophysics and math

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

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TEN ‘ON TARGET’ PARENTING TIPS It’s likely that when someone, not actively ‘raising a child’, reads the above topic, they might quickly move on to another column. However, while these are good tips for parents, they are also good advice for all adults, because we all contribute to the training and encouraging of children and youth in our community. It should be a real joy to each of us to observe the young people of Estes Park. Like many of you, I enjoy the Bobcat’s games, ‘little league’ sports activities, attending school concerts, and supporting the activities of our Boy Scouts and other youth groups. What a great group of school age children we have! If that’s the way you feel, you know that you make a contribution to their development by setting examples for them and encouraging their parents in their childrearing. So practice these ‘tips’ and encourage others to do the same.

• Be your best! Be the kind of person you wish your children to grow up to be. Your children watch, admire, and mimic the things they witness you doing. ‘Practice what you preach’ is a good habit for every parent…as long as they are ‘preaching’ right things.

• Shower them with real love! Such is not about giving them all they want, or being lenient when you should be strict. It’s about figuring out what is best for your children and guiding them in that direction. Show and tell them you love them. In Reba McEntire’s song, ‘The Greatest Man I Never Knew’, she says “He never told me he loved me. I guess he thought I knew.” Don’t let that happen in your home, with your children.

• Be present! Focus on the Family’s surveys reveals that the average father spends an average of 15-minutes a week, one-on-one, with each child. Perhaps that is not true in your family.

Be present. And remember, when physically present, be emotionally present also. Don’t be like the dad whose son reported that when he wanted to talk with his father he always got a ‘busy signal’.

Listen to them. Be involved in their activities.

• Be adaptable! Children change, so be willing to adapt to those changes.

• Create guidelines and stick with them! Children are not mature enough to make their own decisions on major issues about growing up. Love them enough to guide them.

• Give them freedom of independence! Once you have laid out those guidelines let them make decisions about how to act within those guidelines. They need to be able to develop their own sense of ‘self-control’ to help develop self-confidence for the future.

• Consistency is key! Be consistent about rules you impose on your children. If you are inconsistent in your actions relative to each behavior, confusion, problems will arise.

• Discipline with kindness! ‘Discipline’, is for ‘learning’, not ‘punishment’. Many children are ‘abused’ in the name of ‘discipline’, others are ‘neglected’ for a lack of it.

• Have conversations about expectations! Good parenting is not usually marked by: ‘because I said so!’ Discuss the rules and the rationale for those rules, so that your children can understand the ‘why’.

• Respect your child! If you want the respect of your children, you need to show them what that is about. Be polite in speaking to them. Respect them when they share their opinions.

When it comes to respect - what you give is what you get.

We have a great community and great youth in our community. Let’s do all that we can to encourage them to develop and grow in their ‘greatness’.

(Bob)

Join The Fun At Woman’s Club Bingo Night Feb. 22 Come one, come all and join us for an evening of fun at the American Legion on Friday, February 22. Pasta Bar dinner at 5:30 p.m. is $10. A cash bar will be available. Bingo stars at 7:00 p.m. Raffle tickets for gift certificates from local merchants, baskets and wreaths will be available prior to bingo and are $1 or 12 tickets for $10. Cash or check payable to American Legion, only.

No reservations are needed. The Estes Park Woman's Club wants to thank the American Legion Post 119 Auxiliary for sponsoring this event. No reservations are needed! Invite your friends and neighbors to join us for a fun evening.

Pasta Bar! ! s e z i r P e l f Tons of Raf cash & checks

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Friday, February 22

5:30 PM @ American Legion Hall American Legion Post 119 Auxiliary r ry in support of

Estes Park Senior Citizens Center Menu ——Week of February 18 thru February 22 —— Monday, Feb 18 Double Cheese Omelet (bacon, onions, & tomatoes) w/hash browns & fruit Tuesday, Feb 19 BBQ Platter (pulled chicken and brisket) w/ Homemade Chips & coleslaw Wednesday, Feb 20 Fried Chicken (3 pc) w/mashed potatoes, gravy & vegetables Thursday, Feb 21 Chicken Parmesan w/spaghetti, garlic bread & side salad Friday, Feb 22 Fish & Homemade Chips w/soup

——Week of February 25 thru March 1 —— Monday, Feb 25 Double Cheese Omelet w/ham, hash browns & fruit Tuesday, Feb 26 Meat Lasagna w/garlic bread & side salad Wednesday, Feb 27 Meatloaf w/mashed potatoes, gravy & vegetables Thursday, Feb 28 Chicken Marsala w/roasted potatoes & vegetables Friday, Mar 1 Trout (4 oz.) w/ clam chowder soup & side salad

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All noon meals are $5 for current EP Senior Citizens Center members and are by reservation only. Reservations must be made by 1:00 PM at least one business day in advance. Note, if you want to reserve a meal for Monday, Feb 18th, you need to call before 1:00 PM on Friday, Feb 15th. For reservations call 970-581-2195 (Monday – Friday 9:00 am - 2:00 pm). Pre-paid meal tickets and membership forms are available at the Estes Park Senior Citizens Center located at 1820 S. St. Vrain (Masonic Lodge).

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

Join or renew membership for 2019!

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

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

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The City Of Light And Love-Paris Come to Good Samaritan on the evening of February 28th at 5:00 p.m. for a night filled with the sights and sounds of Paris. Our Dinner Show this month will highlight a gourmet French dinner featuring a live crepe station for dessert.

The highlight of the evening will be our live Open Mic night entertainment.

Tickets are available at the Good Samaritan for only $16.00. Space is limited, so call or stop by soon to reserve your spot. Please call Stacy at 970-5777700.

Historic Park Theatre

Calling All Musicians, Singers, Poets And Entertainers Come show your stuff!

Open Mic night at the Good Samaritan, Thursday, evening February 28th .The show begins at 6:00 p.m.

Please call Stacy at 970-5777700 to reserve a spot.

2/19 @ 7:00pm

Merry Marthas To Meet February 22 The next meeting of the Merry Marthas will be held on Friday, February 22 at 9:30 a.m. at the Presbyterian Community Church of the Rockies on Brodie Avenue. Merry Marthas is a group of women who sew, knit, crochet, or weave and then donate their finished projects to local charities. New members are always welcome, even if they are part-time residents. For more information, please call the church at 970-586-4404.

The Met Opera: “La Fille Du Regiment”:

March 2nd & March 6th

Enriching Lives In 2019 Positive adult role models are essential for youth in Estes Park who face challenges in their personal, social, and academic lives. You can be a mentor to one of these youth.

To learn more, contact Kathy

Whitacre, Program Coordinator for Partners Mentoring Youth, at 970577-9348 or kathyw@partnersmentoringyouth.org for information on how you can make a difference.

www.historicparktheatre.com- Fathom Events Now in Estes Park

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

WINTER ACTIVITIES

Feb. 21 & 28: Winter Skating & Ice Fishing. Trout Haven Resorts.

10am-7pm Feb. 23: Winter Ecology Snowshoe Trek. Rocky Mountain Conservancy.

9am-1pm

ENTERTAINMENT Feb. 15, 22 & Mar. 1: $5 Friday 9-Hole Golf. Lake Estes 9-Hole Golf Course.

8am-12pm Feb. 15-16 & 20: Karaoke. Lonigans.

9pm Feb. 16: Pickleball Tournament.

Community Center. 9am-1pm Feb. 16-17: Rails in the Rockies. Estes Park Events Complex. Sat. 9-5pm, Sun. 9-4pm Feb. 17 & 24: Bingo Night. Rock Cut Brewing Company. 6-7:30pm Feb. 19 & 26: Euchre Game Night. The Barrel. 6-10pm Feb. 19 & 26: Trivia Night. Rock Cut Brewing. 7-8:30pm Feb. 20 & 27: Cribbage Night. The Barrel. 6-10pm Feb. 21 & 28: Geeks Who Drink. Trivia.

Latitude 105 Alehouse. 6-10pm Feb. 21 & 28: Poker & Texas Hold’em.

The Barrel. 6-11pm Feb. 22-23, 27 & Mar. 1: Karaoke.

Lonigans. 9pm Mar. 1: Bingo. American Legion Post 119. 6:30-8:30pm

MUSIC Feb. 15. Neilson Project. Acoustic.

Snowy Peaks Winery. 4-6pm Feb. 15-16 The Dempsey/Fox Duo. Jazz. The Other Side Rest. 5-8pm Feb. 15-16: James Davis. Guitar. Twin Owls Steakhouse. 6-9pm

Feb. 15-16: Tim McLemore. Jazz & Blues. Nicky’s Steakhouse. 6pm Feb. 16: Student Recital. Shepherd of the Mountains Church. 3-4:15pm Feb. 16: Kenneth Kelly Music. R&B. Rock Inn Mountain Tavern. 5pm Feb. 16: Big Something Aqueous.

Rock. The Stanley Hotel. 9-11:30pm Feb. 17: Jon Pickett. Acoustic. Rock Inn Mountain Tavern. 5-8pm Feb. 17 & 24: Joseph Lingenfelter.

Acoustic. Other Side Rest. 10am-1pm Feb. 20: Neal Whitlock. Acoustic. Rock Inn Mountain Tavern. 5-8pm Feb. 21: Bluegrass Jam. The Rock Inn Mountain Tavern. 6-9pm Feb. 21: Ozomatli. Fusion. The Stanley Hotel. 8:30-11:30pm Feb. 22: Great Blue. Acoustic. Snowy Peaks Winery. 4-6pm Feb. 22-23: The Dempsey/Fox Duo. Jazz. The Other Side Restaurant. 5-8pm Feb. 22-23: James Davis. Guitar. Twin Owls Steakhouse. 6-9pm Feb. 22-23: Tim McLemore. Jazz & Blues. Nicky’s Steakhouse. 6pm Feb. 22 & 23: Lettuce. Funk. The Stanley Hotel. 8-11:30pm Feb. 23: KC Groves. Acoustic Duo. Rock Inn Mountain Tavern. 5-8pm Feb. 27: Geoff Clark. Acoustic. Rock Inn Mountain Tavern. 5-8pm Feb. 28: Bluegrass Jam. The Rock Inn Mountain Tavern. 6-9pm Mar. 1: Dave Williams. Americana.

Snowy Peaks Winery. 4-6pm Mar. 1: Max & Stu. Jazz. Earthwood Collections. 5-8pm Mar. 1: David Potter. Acoustic. The Rock Inn Mountain Tavern. 5-8pm Mar. 1: The Dempsey/Fox Duo. Jazz.

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

Nicky’s Steakhouse. 6pm

February 15 - March 1, 2019 Mar. 1: Big Bad Voodoo Daddy. Swing.

The Stanley Hotel. 9-11:30pm

ART Mar. 1: First Friday! Art Groove.

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

Earthwood Collections. 5-8pm

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

Wed., Sat., Sun.: Weaving Demo. Old Church Shops. 1-3pm Feb. 15: Sip-N-Paint for Conservation.

Murphy’s Resort. 6-8pm Feb. 16: Break Dance Workshop.

Community Center. 10:30am-12:30pm Feb. 16: Dances of Universal Peace.

Estes Park Yoga. 2-4pm Feb. 16 & 17: Mountaineering Presentations: Ulyana Horodyskyj & Ricardo Pena. YMCA of the Rockies.

7pm Feb. 17 & 24: History & Nature Talk.

Rams Horn Village Resort. 5-6pm Feb. 19 & 26: Free 5k Group Fun Run. The Stanley Hotel. 5:30pm Mar. 1: Community All Levels Yoga.

Estes Park Yoga. 6-7pm Mar. 1: Whiskey Summit Education Series. Bird & Jim. 6-7:30pm

COMMUNITY Feb. 16 & 22: Kids’ Nite Out. Estes Valley Community Center. 7-10:30pm

UPCOMING Mar. 2: Whiskey Warm Up Weekend.

George Hix Riverside Plaza. 1-4pm

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

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

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

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

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The Last Melodrama Coming In March By: Doug Fox

Tickets are on sale now for what producers say will be the last melodrama staged by Back Pew Creations at Presbyterian Community Church of the Rockies. "Yes, for sure this is my last one as playwright," says author, actor, and director Rich Mitchell. "Let's just say this concludes my series on Estes Park early history. There are no plans for any additional plays."

Back Pew Creations chair Ginger Wilkinson and her husband Ivan agree.

"Yes. We're done. I love doing it, but I think we're done."

It's the end of almost two decades of melodramas that produced groans, gasps, and good memories for those who sat in the audience and listened to some rather fractured tales about Estes Park, Rocky Mountain National Park, and the entire area. The last melodrama is titled "The Great Estes Park Growth Spurt or What Do We Want to Be When We Grow Up? � It will be performed March 15, 16, 22, and 23rd at 7:00 p.m. with a matinee final performance March 24th at 3:00 p.m. at Presbyterian Community Church of the Rockies, 1700 Brodie Ave. in Estes Park.

"The premise is that in the early days, as the town started to grow, there was some thinking that we need to kind of help shape what the future of this town's going to be so we end up with the kind of town that we want - which is a family tourist town." That's how Mitchell describes his play. "They (town leaders) don't want another Central City or a wild, open western town. They want it to stay as a family tourist spot."

But what would a melodrama be with-

out a villain? That's the role Mitchell plays -- a guy named Jim Khanna. He's "a gambler who has been caught cheating every place he goes." Mitchell says the gambler "realizes he's going to have to keep it kind of under wraps for awhile." He has a partner who is a fortune teller and they "work together to find suckers and set them up with these illegal gambling spots."

There's also a hero- County Commissioner Jerry Mander (who wanders all over the place)-and assorted other characters who produce a plethora of puns and jokes that will keep the audience in stitches.

The play each year is always a load of laughs. But its purpose is quite serious.

It raises money for the mission work of the church. All of the proceeds from the melodrama will be divided among three charities: Lifelong Learning of Estes Valley, Crossroads Ministry and Estes Park Crisis Advocates.

It's a very worthy effort and it will be missed in the future. But all things come to an end. "Ivan and I have done this all these years and it never loses its charm for me," says Wilkinson. "You see these people come together, the new ones, the veterans and they're on equal ground.

They support each other and laugh together." Like family? "Yes, like family."

In recent years the melodrama has been a sellout. There are enough seats for perhaps 110 to120 people, so get your tickets early. Adults are $10 each in advance, $12 at the door. Children 12 and under are $5.00 each. Tickets can be purchased at Macdonald Book Shop. downtown or in the church office.

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It Takes A Village To Raise A Musician On Saturday, February 16th, at 3:00 p.m., Peak to Peak Concerts will proudly present its second annual Music Student Recital at Shepherd of the Mountains Lutheran Church, 2000 Ptarmigan Trail. Eight different music teachers will bring to the stage seventeen dedicated music students of all ages and levels of ability to perform for their friends and neighbors. Some will be playing the grand piano or the church’s electronic organ; some their guitars; some their woodwind or brass instruments; and some singing. To add a little fun and variety, the singers of-

ten stage their selections, even using props in order to let the audience see as well as hear what their songs are all about. For example, this year one of the female vocalists will be bringing a 104year-old human stage prop to whom she will sing “Young at Heart.” His name will not be revealed until Saturday, but his initials are W.R., and he definitely is very young at heart.

However, most of the students are not just young at heart; they are also chronologically young, ranging from elementary school to eleventh grade levels in school. The Peak to Peak committee

is very glad to see the numbers growing.

One of the newest additions to the list of local music teachers is Melinda Workman, who says “I feel like I've completely won the lottery with students up here!

The students and their parents are the best I've ever had in my 20+ year teaching career!”

As always, the members of this community, not just the parents and teachers, play a major role. A large, enthusiastic audience coming to this recital will encourage and reward these local students for their long hours of hard work and dedication. Those who attend will enjoy

Lily-Ann Smith

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the opportunity to cheer all seventeen musicians on with their applause and encourage them later in person at the reception following the recital. It takes a village to raise a musician. This is the best “village” in the country for doing just that.

Peak to Peak Concerts is grateful to the Oratorio Society of Estes Park for it sponsorship and to this paper for informing the public about all of its performances. The next one will be the highly anticipated annual Local Vocals Concert on March 16th See www.osep.info for details.

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Polar Bear Plunge To Benefit Estes Park Trout Education Freezin’ for a Reason The first annual Trout Haven Resorts Polar Bear Plunge Fundraiser will be held starting at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 2, 2019 at the Trout Haven Fishing Pond. Individuals and five person teams will take the plunge as a benefit to start a Trout in the Classroom (TIC) program in the Estes Park School System.

Pledges start at $50 for individuals, or a team of five can make a pledge for $200.

Trout in the Classroom is a conservation-oriented, environmental education program backed by Colorado Trout Unlimited. Throughout the school year, students raise trout from eggs to fry, monitor tank water quality, engage in a stream habitat study, learn to appreciate water resources, grow to understand aquatic ecosystems, and begin to foster a conservation ethic. For more information on the TIC program, visit www.coloradotu.org/ trout-in-the-classroom.

Trout Haven Resorts is partnering with Colorado Trout Unlimited and Estes Park Schools to bring this exciting and hands-on education program into the Estes Valley. Proceeds from the

fundraiser will be used to purchase the infrastructure necessary to implement this far-reaching program in the Estes Park School District. This includes the costs of aquariums, supplies, fish health testing, and educational materials.

The successful launch of this program will make Estes Park School District the thirteenth ongoing TIC program along the Front Range.

For any questions or more information about the program, please contact Joe Bottoms at joebottoms1@gmail.com or Damien Boynton at damien.boynton@trouthavenresorts.co m or 970-577-5320. To register for the plunge, contact Alec Buns at 907-5770202 or stop by the Trout Haven Fishing Pond to pick up a registration form Thursdays - Sundays. Participants can register up to the morning of the event; participants that register by the early registration deadline of February 16, 2019 will receive their event t-shirts by the day of the plunge. If you are interested in participating in the craft fair please contact Amy Amos at amy.amos@trouthavenresorts.com.

We hope to see you come down and start freezin’ for a reason!

Newcomer’s Meeting February 20 It’s that time again. Time for the Newcomer’s Club General Meeting! This month’s gathering will be held on February 20th from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at The Rock Inn Mountain Tavern, an iconic music center for Estes Park. Local musician Neal Whitlock will perform during social time. The menu includes a starter of a small salad and bread, with three main dish choices; vegetable medley, bison meatballs with mashed potatoes and broccolini, or chicken flatbread with mashed potatoes and ending with a bread pudding dessert. Coffee, iced tea and water will be provided.

Our speaker for the evening will be local historian and naturalist Bruce Davies, who produced his fifth recorded presentation specifically for our Newcomers February meeting. It will prove to be one of his most fascinating accounts, as he details the lives of the wonderful people who created the lodging industry in Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park. Using historical photographs, as well as some of his own photography, Bruce will weave a story that is at once interesting, inspiring, lighthearted and uplifting. Bruce moved to Estes Park in 2009 and later took a position as concierge for the historic Stanley Hotel, where his passion for the colorful history of the area was piqued.

Bruce became involved with the Estes

Park Museum, first as a docent leading historical walking tours of the downtown area, and later serving on the Museum Friends board of directors. After having folks ask if he could take them to places he was talking about, Bruce decided to start his own private tour company, “Tour Estes Park” in 2014. He has since guided hundreds of visitors on historical expeditions into Rocky Mountain National Park and the Estes Valley.

Bruce also gives a weekly talk at Rams Horn Village and has been a featured presenter at the Baldpate Inn's Summer Enchanted Evening. When he is not traveling the country or conducting tours, Bruce can be found walking in the National Forest or around Lake Estes with his wife Sarah and their dog Raven.

Space is limited, so register early!

The Estes Park Newcomers Club is a social, non-profit, and non-discriminatory organization. Its purpose is to help Estes Park residents learn about the community and develop new friendships.

We invite interested residents to come and enjoy the Newcomers Club, where you will meet new friends and learn about this unique mountain community. To learn about the Club, and for membership information, visit our website at www.EstesParkNewcomers.org.

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February Is Heart Health Month Heart disease claims 2,200 lives every day Heart disease is the leading killer of Americans. In addition to heart disease, 103 million adults have high blood pressure and 6.5 million are living with heart failure. The startling fact is that 80 percent of cardiovascular diseases may be preventable with education and action.

It’s not too late to make simple lifestyle changes that can make a big impact when it comes to your heart health.

BioIQ shares these tips to help you take care of your heart.

1. Stop smoking Quitting smoking is the best thing that can be done for the heart and for overall health. Smoking is the most preventable cause of premature death in the United States, and smokers have a higher risk of developing many chronic disorders, including the buildup of fatty substances in the arteries. Quitting is never easy, but there are lots of helpful resources for those looking to start. You can call Colorado QuitLine at 800-Quit-Now to get connected with a personal quitting coach.

2. Know your numbers Maintaining a healthy weight, blood pressure and total cholesterol play a significant role in maintaining a healthy heart. While there are standard guidelines for blood pressure and cholesterol, ideal weight goals are individual to each person. A physician can help determine an appropriate goal weight based on additional factors such as age and height.

You can reach the Estes Park Health Physician Clinic at 970-586-2200.

3. Screen for diabetes Untreated diabetes can lead to heart disease, among many other complications. Diabetes can be easily detected through a simple blood test and managed a variety of ways under the care of a physician.

4. Get active Heart pumping physical activity not only helps to prevent cardiovascular disease, but can also improve overall mental and physical health. The American Heart Association recommends five 30 minute moderate exercise sessions each week. While this may seem daunting, it is important to note that these sessions can be broken up into two or three 10 or 15-minute segments throughout the day.

Walking, jogging, biking and swimming are all great forms of exercise. It is important to remember that something is always better than nothing. Opting to take the stairs and parking farther back in the parking lot are great ways to squeeze in activity when the time is short.

5. Build some muscle Strength training compliments cardiovascular exercise by toning muscles and burning fat. In addition, proper strength training can improve daily functional movements, decreasing the chance of in-

jury. The American Heart Association recommends getting in two days of moderate to high-intensity strength training each week.

6. Eat smart A healthy diet full of heart-smart foods is essential to a healthy heart and lifestyle. Salmon, nuts, berries, and oats are just a few of the heart “superfoods” that may help reduce the risk of atherosclerosis. Dark chocolate is also on the list and is a great way to satisfy a sweet tooth (in moderation).

7. Limit junk To reap the full benefits of a heart-healthy diet, it’s important to limit intake of nutrient-poor junk foods. Added sugars, saturated fat and excessive sodium can all negatively impact heart health, as well as overall physical health. These foods, when eaten in excess, can cause weight gain, raise blood pressure and clog arteries, which are all risk factors for heart disease.

8. Stress less Stress increases cortisol, which leads to weight gain, a key risk factor for heart disease. In addition, stress can lead to other unhealthy habits, making it harder to stick to a heart-healthy program.

Stress can also decrease overall happiness and increase the risk for anxiety and depression. Many of the items on this list can also help with reducing stress, in addition to practicing positive self-talk and incorporating mindfulness meditation breaks throughout the day.

9. Sleep more Sleeping restores the body, helps decrease stress and increases overall happiness. To reap the full benefits, clocking seven hours each night is key. A calming bedtime routine and going to bed and waking at the same time each day are all great ways to establish healthy sleep patterns. Getting ample sunshine and physical activity throughout the day also aid in improving sleep quality. If sleep is an issue for you, ask your physician for a referral to the Estes Park Health Sleep Lab. 10. Smile A happy heart is a healthy heart. Making time for enjoyable activities and hobbies helps relieve stress and improves the overall mood, providing a great foundation for a heart-healthy lifestyle.

Could you help a cardiac arrest victim?

So now you have some tips to take care

of your heart. The next outstanding questions is, “Do you know what to do if someone is having cardiac arrest in your presence? ” The American Heart Association suggest you follow these steps if you suspect that someone is experiencing cardiac arrest. Look for these signs: • Sudden loss of responsiveness. The person doesn’t respond, even if you tap him or her hard on the shoulders, or ask loudly if he or she is OK. The person doesn’t move, speak, blink or otherwise react.

• No normal breathing. The person isn’t breathing or is only gasping for air.

If you have tried and failed to get the person to respond, and you think the person may be suffering cardiac arrest, here’s what to do to perform hands-only CPR: • Yell for help. Tell someone nearby to call 911. Ask that person or another bystander to bring you an AED (automated external defibrillator), if there’s one on hand. Tell them to hurry – time is of the essence. If you’re alone with an adult who has these signs of cardiac arrest, call 911 and get an AED (if one is available).

• Check their breathing. If the person isn’t breathing or is only gasping, administer CPR.

• Give CPR: Push hard and fast. Push down at least two inches at a rate of 100 to 120 pushes a minute in the center of the chest, allowing the chest to come back up to its normal position after each push.

• Use an AED if available. Use the automated external defibrillator as soon as it arrives. Turn it on and follow the prompts.

• Keep pushing. Continue administering CPR until the person starts to breathe or move, or until someone with more advanced training takes over.

Estes Park Health holds regular CPR Classes and the next class for Lay/NonHealthcare Providers is February 19 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The course is the American Heart Association Heartsaver course and students will receive a course completion card good for two years. You can go to eph.org/events and sign up for the class. The cost of the class is $35.00.

Your heart health is in good hands at Estes Park Health. Chad Stoltz, MD is Board Certified in Cardiovascular Medicine, Interventional Cardiology, Echocardiography and Nuclear Medicine. He serves as the Medical Director of the Cardiac Clinic and Cardiac Rehabilitation. Dr. Stoltz says, “I give direct, easy to understand feedback to help you understand your diagnosis and put you on your path to better health.” He is here to help you enjoy life abundantly.

Learn more at Heart.org/HeartAttack. ©2016 American Heart Association, Inc. All rights reserved. Unauthorized use prohibited.

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Lunch & Learn: Nonprofit Office Space Code Amendment February 26, noon-1:30 p.m.

Can't afford a home for your nonprofit? Spending too much money on rent? Learn about the code amendment that Michael Moore, Pastor at the Presbyterian Community Church of the Rockies, and Laurie Dale Marshall, Executive Director of EPNRC, pursued with the Town of Estes Park. This code amendment allows for collaboration between faith based facilities and nonprofits seeking office space. Ask questions to a panel of key players in this process: how it came about, and what you need to know if you are considering seeking space in Estes Park. This workshop takes place at EPNRC’s office, located at the Presbyterian Community Church of the Rockies, 1700 Brodie Ave. Lower Level.

Marketing Workshop for Nonprofits with Visit Estes Park February 27, 1-3:30 p.m.

This workshop offers a brief introduction to PR and content marketing basics.

Learn if social media is right for you and how to use it: email campaigns, Facebook, Instagram, etc. Explore Visit Estes Park's OLIVE as a promotional resources for area nonprofits. Participants are encouraged to bring details about an upcoming event at their organization; put pen to paper to create a marketing plan.

This workshop is facilitated by Visit Estes Park staff: Josh Harms, Digital Content Manager; Abi Hubner, Partner Development Manager; Rachel Ward Oppermann, Public Relations Coordinator. Karen McPherson, Communications Coordinator at EPNRC. Shannon Davis, Marketing Director for Visit Estes Park will be on hand to answer any questions as well.

This workshop takes place at the Estes Valley Library.

Both programs are sponsored by the Estes Park Nonprofit Resource Center. A full calendar of events and educational opportunities are online at epnonprofit.org.

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

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Meet Local Wildlife Officer Chase Rylands This Sunday, February 17 An opportunity for anyone interested to meet Local Wildlife Officer Chase Rylands and discuss any and all topics concerning wildlife management in the Estes Valley and surrounding areas.

Meetings will be a casual small-group format with open discussions.

The meeting will be on Feb. 17, 2019 (Sunday) from 1:30-3:30 p.m., at the Estes Valley Library in the Wasson Room. Space is limited to 15 people so an RSVP is required. Please RSVP to Wildlife Manager Chase Rylands via email at chase.rylands@state.co.us.

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Sit on your private deck surrounded by mature landscaping and enjoy Lake Estes and mountain views. Spacious open floor plan, hardwood floors, fireplace, well designed with lots of windows and sunlight. $399,000

www.WeSellEstesPark.com 1200 Graves Avenue • 970-586-5324

Dave Lasota

Broker

Broker Owner CRS, CMAS

970 412-7283

970 586-1000

KirkFisher@remax.net

Peggy Lynch

970 586-1000

Broker CRS, GRI, CDPE, ABR, SRES, QSC, CLHMS

PeggyLynch@remax.net

Open House Sun, 2-17 1-3PM www.1050FallRiver.info $1,600,000 • 5 Bed, 4 Bath, 4851 sq ft • Custom Luxury Home, Private Master • 3 Living Spaces, Outdoor Fireplace

Call Kirk or Peggy

www.558UpperVenner.info $114,900 • 1.14 Acres, Private Setting • Incredible Mummy Range Views • Water Tap Paid, Mature Trees

Call Kirk or Peggy

www.341HomesteaderLn.com $895,000 341 Homesteader Ln • 4 Bed, 4 Bath, 4284 sq ft • Spacious Home, Gourmet Kitchen • .97 Acres, Borders MacGregor Ranch

Call Kirk or Peggy

Maria Gomez Broker

108 Longs Peak Rd. $2,600,000 • White Eagle Ranch located on 25 acres • 7,260 sq. ft. ranch home with Guest cabin • 6 bed 7 bath

Call Dave Lasota

640 Aspen Avenue $445,000 • 2 bedroom, 2bath,1,025 Sq.Ft. • Great location • Additional bunkhouse

Call Gene

970 231-2989 dave@davekiser.com

970 691-7083

Chris Sandusky

• 2 bed, 3 bath, 1800 sq ft • 100 plus ft of river frontage • Quiet cul-de-sac

Call Javier Under Contrac t

maria@estesparkproperties.realestate

Broker

970 481-1880

KimLemirande@gmail.com

82 Rocky River Rd $396,900

970 213-9479

Dave Kiser

Broker GRI

Broker GRI

Broker

estesparkproperties@gmail.com

Kim Lemirande

Heidi Riedesel

Javier Gomez

970 213-8692

dave@davelasota.com

Heidi@InEstes.com

Broker

406 291-6905

chris@chrissandusky.com

Gene Whannel 2222 Highway 66 #12 $512,000 • Beautiful Victorian condo in wooded nook • Spacious 3 Bed, 3 Bath, 2154 SQ FT • Just steps to Big Thompson river & 2 miles from RMNP

Call Maria or Javier

1421 Sunny Mead Lane $1,175,000 • Rare Lg Home Rental Permit for 16 Guests!

• 7 Bed, 5 Bath, 5,590 sq. ft.

• Mtn. Views, Outdoor Living w/ Deck, Stone Fire Pit • Income Property or Luxurious New Home!

Call Heidi or Kirk

1400 Cedar Ln. $489,000 • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1300 sq ft • Completely Remodeled Inside and Out • One Level Living, 1 Acre, Great Location

Call Kim

Broker

970 481-7002

WhannelGene@gmail.com

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Plastics In The Single Stream Recycling By: Judi Smith When shopping at the grocery store, do you watch the packaging that you buy?

Glass containers and metal cans are recyclable. With attention to detail, you can determine which paper packaging is recyclable and which uses bond incompatible resources. (Regular paperboard is recyclable in Estes and Ecocycle accepts Tetrapaks, but freezer boxes are almost universally banned.)

Invented after WWII, plastic is relatively new on the horizon. Once petroleum is turned into plastic, that conversion is permanent. They take multiple lifetimes to decompose and there is now considerable doubt that they ever really do. Landfilled, they can last an eternity.

As the pieces become smaller and smaller, they can no longer be seen by the human eye, but they are not gone.

Plastics are starting to permeate our oceans, land and food chain.

As recycling became popular, the plastics industry voluntarily created a plastics classification system, signifying the resin used. Determining the resin makes (some) plastic recyclable. The first line of defense is to look at the bottom of the plastic container for the triangle with chasing arrows containing a numeral. If there is no triangle, the best option is to avoid buying the product.

All plastics are not created equal – even those with a recyclability numeral. Plastics are the most complex segment of recycling. The second challenge is to only buy those numerals that are recyclable.

In Estes, we can recycle #1 PET (polyethylene terephthalate), #2 HDPE (high density polyethylene), #4 LDPE (low density polyethylene), and #5 PP (polypropylene). Providing they are shaped like bottles, jars, jugs, tubs, and clamshells.

Numbers 3, 6, and 7 are accepted in recycling but are currently landfilled. The reason is simple. Like the rest of the world, people who work on the sorting

line at the MRF (material recycling facility) like to be paid for their work, as do those who transport and remanufacture the sorted material. So, for recycling to be viable, there must be someone to BUY the finished product – for enough to support the process. Larimer County tells us that #3, #6, and #7 are difficult and expensive to recycle. Eco-cycle goes farther, telling us that #3 PVC (polyvinylcloride), #6 PS (polystyrene or “Styrofoam)” and #7 PC (polycarbonate) are most likely not truly safe for general household use. Either way, do your best to avoid purchasing these chemicals.

But, ”Don’t buy it.” is easier said than done. If the Estes Valley could influence Safeway to give us cardboard egg cartons (for a while), maybe we can make a difference. Perhaps, for those things that you do not buy, contact the distributor to encourage better packaging options or let them know you found a similar product with more ecological responsibility.

Some time ago, I quit microwaving in plastic when I discovered that “microwave-safe” meant not melting and had nothing to do with the possibility of ingesting plastic effected by heat. Still, my #5 Glad tubs are great storage in the refrigerator and make excellent takehome boxes at restaurants. I have plenty.

They come “free” when I buy ham. Plastic not reused or recycled will forever exist on Earth. So, consider, before you buy, just what legacy you wish to leave for future generations.

The next the Recycling Committee meeting is Wed., March 6th (10 a.m., Estes Valley Library, Wasson Room).

The League of Women Voters is partnering with the Estes Valley Library to present “Fake News and the Freedom of the Press” on Weds., Feb 27th (10 a.m., Estes Valley Library Hondius Room). Estes Recycles Day will be June 8. Please use www.RecycleEstes.org to learn about local recycling and RRRcyc2se@gmail.com to contact me directly.

A Huge Thank You From Estes Pak In the past few weeks Estes Pak has received some very generous donations from businesses and organizations in our Estes Valley Community. Rations food truck, Chrysalis at The Stanley and the United Methodist Church of Estes Park all generously donated money to help support the Estes Pak program.

Estes Pak is very grateful and will use the money donated to help feed students and their families on the weekends.

Estes Pak is a weekend food relief program for preschool and K-12 students and their families in the Estes Park area.

During the regular school year, food is

sent home with students on Friday for the weekend. There is no cost or requirements for students to qualify for the program. All food is nonperishable and healthy. The food is supplied by the Food Bank for Larimer County. The Estes Park Education Association, the Rotary Clubs in Estes Park and Estes Park School District are all in partnership to make this program happen. If you would like to be refered to this program, talk to your preschool teacher, K-12 teacher, school counsellor, or contact Terry Leija, the program coordinator. 586-7406 ext 3284 or email him at terry_leija@psdr3.k12.co.us

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970-586-2345 ANGE EALTY, LTD. 300 E. Elkhorn Avenue, Estes Park The Oldest Real Estate Company In Estes Park 52 CANYON COVE LN

Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired design.

Beautiful moss rock w/cedar on 1+ Ac w/stream. Within 5 min of Estes Park.

Surrounded by National Forest, enjoy privacy & solitude. Open design living room w/cathedral ceiling & expansive moss rock fireplace. Sunroom with scenic view.

Custom-built Finnleo sauna. Brazilian cherry hardwood floors. Multi-zone in-floor heating throughout, including garage.

Marvelous kitchen with cherry wood cabinets providing enormous storage. Spacious MBR w/large walk-in closet.

$695,000

2073 US HIGHWAY 34 This .08 acre lot near Drake is perfect for a small cabin with a river view just across the highway. The location will also allow campers or RV's to stay for up to 180 days! Think of the possibilities.

$39,900

435 BIRCH AVE Flat vacant lot with wonderful views of the foothills and great firework views for the 4th of July! Easy 15 minute walk to downtown Estes Park and it even already has a shed.

Ready for you to build your mountain home!

Water tap, sewer tap, and natural gas available!

$89,000

57 COUNTY ROAD 113 S, ALLENSPARK Just a little cabin with a big Mt. Meeker view and a lot that is heavily treed with Aspen and sees lots of wildlife! Located at the base of the mountain and backing up to Rocky Mountain National Park, you can start your hiking adventures right out the back door. This cabin is summer only; the property has an outhouse and will need a vault. The water is from Mt. Meeker Lodge.

$129,000

Ann Racine

(970) 215-3883

Estes Village Properties, Ltd.

Under Contract in 3 Days!

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320 East Elkhorn Ave. Estes Park

Jim Idler

Mike Tracy

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970-590-9941

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260 Moccasin Circle Drive ~ $389,000

It's A Great Time to Sell!

The Estes Valley housing market continues to b be strong. If you've considered selling, or would just like to have information on the value of your home, without any obligation, lets set a convenient time to get together.

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THE GOMEZ TEAM

Javier Gomez Broker

970 213-8692

estesparkproperties@gmail.com

Mountain Brokers

Maria Gomez

Quarterly Economic Summary And Forecast

Broker

970 213-9479

1200 Graves Avenue, Estes Park maria@estesparkproperties.realestate UnderContrac t

477 Peak View Drive

Enjoy amazing views of Longs peak & Twin Sisters.

Attached town home w/ lots of recent upgrades & renovations. 3 spacious bedrooms & 3 baths all recently redone. spacious eat in kitchen with quartz counters. Single shared wall with neighbor's garage. Single level living with plenty of room for guest & family in the completely finished basement.

Gather for the football game in the ample family room w/wet bar. Close to shopping/dining/RMNP/EP medical center.

New Listing

2222 Hwy 66 Unit 12, Blue Spruce Village

Fall asleep to the sound of the river without the cost of flood insurance. Beautiful 3 bed, 2 bath Victorian Condo on corner lot set in cozy woods. Enjoy the abundant wildlife right outside your door from patio, deck or master bed balcony. 2 miles from YMCA & RMNP. Close to shopping/dinning/medical center.

Great fishing within steps. Granite counter tops.

Room for another bedroom & plumbed for a full bath in basement. Most furniture included.

HOA allows short term rentals(not currently licensed) Price Reduce d

82 Rocky River, Drake Private getaway on the river. Vacation or full time residence on quiet cul-de-sac with only 4 houses.

100+ ft of river frontage with natl forest in the back. Easy access to town, 5 mi. to Safeway & Estes amenities. Private patio & great deck overlooking the river. Renovated within the last 10 yrs with new siding/roof/kitchen/baths. No flood danger/sits high above the river. 2 septic vaults & great well. 2 parcels (.32 & .10)

SOLD!

1268 S Saint Vrain Turn key condo. For full time use, income or vacation. Recently renovated end unit on golf course.

2 bedroom/2 bath with 2 car garage (detached).

Short term rental license active. Recent renovations include baths, new tile, fireplace, new counter tops, new furnace & SS appliances + washer & dryer. 5 min to downtown shopping, dining & medical center.

214 Bobcat Drive, Drake

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The mountains are calling....Gently sloping lot with lots of evergreen trees and aspen. Small meadow and rock outcroppings on the east side of the property. Plenty of Aspen and mature pine trees for shade. Great views to the east and north. Borders Sylvan Dale Ranch to the east. Build a vacation cabin or a full time residence. Sleepy tight knit community. County maintained roads. Horses OK. Access to national forest within 5 miles. Easy commute to Loveland and/or Estes Park.

$475,000

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

The Estes Park economy experienced robust record growth in 2018. Data on Christmas season sales is still not available but Park visitation, retail sales and real estate transactions were all very strong in 2018. The recent government shutdown had little effect on the 2018 Estes Park economy.

2019 should see slower growth in the Estes Park economy, reflecting slowing growth in the U.S., Colorado and Northern Colorado economies. Greater uncertainty will be demonstrated in domestic and international political outlooks, affecting perceptions of risk and precipitating slower growth. Defensive plans are still recommended to accommodate slower growth.

The Larimer County economy is very robust, growing faster than it ever has in the 30 years I have been tracking it.

Growth can slow somewhat and the economy will still be very healthy.

The U.S. economy grew at a rapid pace in the 2nd quarter of 2018, over 4%. The growth rate in the 3rd quarter was 3.4%, slower but still good. The further we got from the corporate and individual tax cuts of January 2018, the weaker was economic growth. A big boost in Federal, state and local government spending also boosted growth in the 2nd quarter and helped increase growth in the 3rd quarter. U.S. economic growth in the 4th quarter is likely to be about 2.4%, decreasing to 2.0% in the 1st quarter of 2019. I expect GDP growth to be negative in the 1st quarter of 2020, although the White House will do everything in their power to pump up growth going into the 2020 election.

The Fed increased interest rates four times in 2018 but has recently announced a pause in rate increases, depending on data, i.e., how well economic growth does month-by-month. Since growth is obviously slowing, there probably won’t be any rate increases in the first half of 2019. The Fed is also shrinking their balance sheet but may also pause in that process. Chairman Powell

is obviously sensitive to pressure from the White House not to stand in the way of the stock market and economic growth. The Fed has not yet regained the full power of their tools to moderate the next recession.

Consumer prices eased 0.1% in December. The consumer price index dipped slightly and the annual inflation rate dropped 0.3% to 1.9%. Weak energy prices pulled inflation lower at the end of the year. Core inflation ticked higher in December and remained steady for the year at 2.2%.

Trade talks continue with U.S. and Chinese trade negotiators reporting progress. Some issues are easy, like cutting tariffs on specific industries and goods. Some issues are easy to talk about, such as abiding by WTO regulations and not stealing intellectual property, but hard to verify. When the trade war is settled, the stock market should jump for a few days at least.

The U.S. economy created 312,000 jobs in December, far outpacing the 184,000 forecast. Adding to the seemingly good news was the upward revision of the October and November jobs numbers by a total of 58,000 and the 3.2% increase in average hourly earnings.

The U.S. economy is growing nicely but growth is slowing. The Colorado and Larimer County economies will continue to grow strongly, lagging any slowdown in the U.S. economy. Estes Park businesses will have some warning when growth will weaken.

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

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Celebrating Our Wild Brothers & Sisters A Wildlife Gala & Fundraiser For Mission: New Earth Celebrating Our Wild Brothers & Sisters, a wildlife gala and fundraiser for MISSION: New Earth, will take place the evening of April 6, 2019, at the Estes Park High School, 1600 Manford Avenue in Estes Park, Colorado.

A silent auction, kicking off the evening of fun and entertainment, will begin at 6 p.m., followed by the Wildlife Gala at 7 p.m. and ending at 10 p.m.

Louise du Toit, coming from her home on the Greek Isle of Corfu, is the gala’s featured vocalist and wildlife advocate.

Here’s what one individual had to say about Ms. du Toit, “Her enchanting voice interprets each melody with a sweetness lifting one upward - soaring enraptured in Heaven where the celestial choirs hush their singing to listen to this terrestrial angelic voice.”

Last Chance To Order Daffodils Friday, February 15th The Daffodil Sales, “Hope By the Bunch” campaign coincides with the arrival of spring and provides support in the fight against cancer. The proceeds from daffodil sales will support the American Cancer Society’s effort to finish the fight against cancer through lifesaving research.

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

To order your flowers, contact Loretta DeWitt 970-5863464, or Kathy Semerad 970-5867367 or Lois Ellingwood, 970-586-3064.

If you are unfamiliar with Ms du Toit’s singing, check out this online video: vimeo.com/250613349 There’s more . . .

At the event, the winners of MISSION: New Earth’s children and youth wildlife photography contest – Our Wild Brothers & Sisters – will be announced.

There will also be a presentation featuring live raptors. Not only will guests learn why birds of prey are important to our ecosystems, they will also discover the various types of raptors found world wide, the challenges they’re facing and what we can do to protect them.

The wildlife photography of local wildlife

photographers Lori Huff and Weldon Lee will also be featured. Rocky Mountain wildlife – bighorn to grizzlies, Ms. Huff ’s presentation, will highlight images of wildlife that call the Rockies their home, while Mr. Lee’s program, The Amazing World of Wildlife, will depict images of wildlife found around the world.

Tickets are available in Estes Park at Macdonald Book Shop, 152 E. Elkhorn Avenue. You can also contact Weldon Lee, the event organizer by email at weldon@weldonlee.com, or by phone, (303) 747-2074.

All proceeds from this event will go to MISSION: New Earth, a local non-profit focusing on children, youth and wildlife.

Whatever you do, don't miss this exciting event. Mark your calendars now!

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N Nicely updated 3 bedroom / 1.5 bath home.

Listing Main level living & open floor plan. Hardwood floors, remodeled kitchen, wood burning fireplace & dining area with bay window. Walk out lower level offers family room, laundry, 1/2 bath and lots of storage. Rests on almost 1/2 an acre surrounded by trees. Views of Lumpy Ridge.

Enjoy the outdoor space from the deck or patio.

Private setting borders open space just out your back door! Don't miss out on this charming property.

642 Aspen Avenue, $425K

Real Estate Sales V Property Management V Vacation Accommodations

Build Your Dream Home 6 lots available in Grey Fox Estates a quality subdivision.

Secluded and wooded lots with a view. Building envelope for increased privacy. Covenants to ensure quality construction of primary residence & guest house. All utilities in the area. Lots range from $149,000-$195,000.

Lots located on Grey Fox Drive and Green Pine Court.

Judy Anderson

GRI, MRE, ABR, Broker

Eric Blackhurst Broker Associate

970.586.2950

Abbey Pontius

Broker Associate

www.KeyToEstesPark.com

866.586.2950

170 S. St. Vrain, P. O. Box 656, Estes Park, CO 80517

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There’s More To Come In February At The Art Center Of Estes Park There is a lot going on at the Art Center this month, and you can still get in on the fun with a number of art activities this month.

The 2019 “Mentor/Student Show” opens this Saturday, February 16 with a reception from 2-4 p.m. Join us in celebrating 10 students mentored by six Art Center artists. Participating students are, Leah Bos, Marin Kleinbach, Lucy Leija,

bers: $80 February 21- “Beginning Knitting” with Barb Richards 2-4:00 p.m. Free class Learn how to knit. Yarn and needles provided. If you’d like to bring your own needles, please bring size 11 or larger.

Renew, update and refresh your skills, and anyone else who’d just like to come and knit with us. Beginners are encouraged to come and learn.

Felted Apples by Lucy Leija.

Michaela Marshall, Leah Mowry, Sarah Mowry, April Ojeda, Luca Reed, Quinn Reynar, and Adelyn Zimmer.

The Art Center is also offering art classes, as well as an engaging free presentation. All classes and presentations will take place at the Art Center.

February 20 - “Painting with Cathy Goodale” (Oils or watercolor) 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. “Color Harmony and the Importance of a Limited Palette” Art Center Members: $72 Non Mem-

Cathy Goodale

Chuck Benson Presentation February 26 Art and Architectural Historian, Architectural Designer and Principal, and traveler in search of beauty and wonder, Chuck Benson will once again be presenting an informative and engaging presentation series at the Art Center.

"A Modern Master -The Art of David Hockney" Portrait of an Artist Pool with Two Figures by David Hockney.

David Hockney, OM, CH, RA is an The Art Center of Estes Park is a nonEnglish painter, draftsman, profit organization which provides a faprintmaker, stage designer, and cility to support the work of local and rephotographer. As an important gional artists, striving to promote contributor to the pop art moveexhibition, education, and excellence in ment of the 1960s, he is considthe visual arts. Proceeds benefit the artist ered one of the most influential and contribute to the Art Center’s educaBritish artists of the 20th century. tion and community outreach. For a full His works involve iconic imlisting of the 2019 classes, for more speagery and vibrant use of color, cific information on classes, or to regisportraiture, and landscape that ter for classes, please call the Art Center sets him aside as one of the truly at 970-586-5882 or visit the gallery at great innovators of his time. A The Art Center at 517 Big Thompson Hockney Work recently sold for Avenue, in Middle Stanley Village, below more than 90 million dollars!

Safeway and above Subway. Winter Come explore with us his gallery hours are, open 10 a.m.-5 unique and vibrant world of art! p.m.Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Join us for this informative, free Mondays. Gallery closed Tuesdays, presentation Saturday, February Wednesdays and Thursdays.

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Celebration For Charlotte Lloyd At The Art Center March 1st The Art Center of Estes Park would like to invite you to join us for a celebration honoring accomplished artist Charlotte Lloyd. This celebration will be held at the Art Center Friday, March 1, from 58:00 p.m.

This reception is free and open to the public, and we encourage you to join us for this festive gathering.

Charlotte Lloyd is best known for her beautifully detailed watercolors, which include florals, still lifes, and landscapes of the Rocky Mountains and the South-

her art studies at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas. Throughout a full time business career, she continued her art training and pursuit of technical skills. Over the years, she has studied with private teachers and attended workshops presented by many successful artists. Charlotte moved to Estes Park in 1985, and has been active in the arts community here ever since. She is a founding member of the Art Center which opened in May 1987. Charlotte will be relocating in Missouri later this spring, and we would love to have you

Art Center Of Estes Park Accepting Applications For Artists/Vendors For 2019 Art Market Art Market 2019, sponsored by the Art Center of Estes Park, will be held again this year in Estes Park, Colorado over the Memorial Day Weekend. This beautiful show in Bond Park is known as the kickoff to the summer season in Estes Park.

Situated at the entrance of Rocky Mountain National Park, Estes Park, CO is recognized as one of the most picturesque locations for an outdoor event. Art Market will host over 90 vendors showing and selling fine art. Artists will be selling works to include painting, photography, sculpture, ceramics, fiber, glass, metal, wood, leather, jewelry and more.

We are currently accepting artist appli-

cations for our juried show. The application is available on Zapplication. Please go to https://www.zapplication.org/eventinfo.php?ID=7058 to apply. There is a $30 jury fee and booth fees are $325 for a standard booth space or $375 for a corner booth space. There is a $25 fee for electricity if applicable. Applications are due by March 5.

Last year's Art Market was a big success with thousands of visitors returning to Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park and supporting the artists at the Art Market.

If you have any questions please don't hesitate to email us at artmarket@artcenterofestes.com

Seeking Artists For Monday Artisan Market In The Plaza The Monday Artisans Market invites all artisans to submit art for consideration for the 2019 season of the Monday Artisans Market at Riverside Plaza, downtown Estes Park, Colorado.

Join our outdoor weekly Artisans Market at the beautiful Riverside Plaza in downtown Estes Park. The market encompasses a carefully curated, hand-

place to build a local following, network with a community of artisans, and benefit from group marketing and publicity.

You may sign up for each week throughout the summer, or you may choose to participate as a drop-in vendor, filling in your schedule between shows and fairs.

All quality artists and crafters are encouraged to apply.

made-only market place. The 2019 season opens on the first Monday in June and continues every Monday until the last Monday in August.

The Monday Artisans Market offers artisans an affordable, open-air market-

The application deadline is March 31, 2019. Contact Mary & Frank Crone at FrankCrone@aol.com for any questions regarding the process.

We look forward to a creative, fun and vibrant summer at the plaza.

Charlotte Lloyd with Desert Heat painting. Photo by Kathy Wagner

west. She is also accomplished in acrylics, mixed media and oils. Charlotte is fascinated with trying to capture nature’s wonders and is challenged to express her vision for others’ enjoyment.

Her use of color and light, along with a great passion for flowers and the outdoors, combine to make her paintings alive and vibrant.

“I would paint whether I sold my artwork or not. I find it very exciting that people appreciate my work. One of these days I won’t be here, but people may still enjoy my work even though they might not have known me. I have a great privilege of doing what I love and am most fortunate to be able to live in such an inspiring part of the country. ” Charlotte’s paintings have won numerous awards and are included in private and corporate collections throughout the United States and abroad.

A native of Missouri, Charlotte began

join us in celebrating sending her off on her new adventure.

The Art Center of Estes Park is a nonprofit organization which provides a facility to support the work of local and regional artists, striving to promote exhibition, education, and excellence in the visual arts. Proceeds benefit the artist and contribute to the Art Center’s education and community outreach.

The Art Center is located at 517 Big Thompson Avenue, in Middle Stanley Village, below Safeway and above Subway. For more information on exhibitions, classes, presentations and/or projects, please call the Art Center at 970-586-5882 or come see us at the gallery. Visit our website at www.artcenterofestes.com. Winter Gallery hours are Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.The gallery is closed Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday through mid-May.

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What’s Happening At The Estes Valley Library HOLIDAY CLOSURE The library will be closed all day this Monday, February 18 for the Presidents’ Day holiday. Regular hours are Monday through Thursday, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m.

KIDS Try-It Tuesday: DIY Magnetic Color Chalkboard Tuesday, February 19, 4 to 5 p.m., Hondius Room Kids in Kindergarten through 5th grade will decorate baking pans with chalk paint. They can take their creations home to write notes with chalk and add pictures with magnets. Register at estes-

valleylibrary.org.

Storybook Explorers: Ages 0 to 6 Saturday, February 23, 11:15-11:45 a.m., Hondius Room This book club is for preschoolers and their parents and caregivers. February’s selection is “There’s a Bear on My Chair”

by Ross Collins. Families will join in a thematic activity and take home a copy of the book. Register at estesvalleylibrary.org.

Kids’ Book Club: “Mondays with a Mad Genius” Saturday, February 23, 2 to 3:30 p.m., Hondius Room Children in grades K through 5 are encouraged to sign up for this month’s

book club event, spotlighting “Mondays with a Mad Genius” from the popular Magic Tree House series. Participants may pick up a complimentary copy of the book and a packet to read beforehand, then attend on February 23 to discuss the book while enjoying snacks and activities. Register at estesvalleylibrary.org.

Once Upon a Cuento: Bilingual Storytime Wednesday, February 27, 5:15 to 5:45 p.m., Children’s Room Children ages 0 to 6 and their parents and caregivers will participate in English and Spanish learning activities, with books, puppets, music and movement.

Mesner Puppets presents: “The Cat Came Back” Tuesday, March 5, 10:10 a.m. and 12:45 p.m., Elementary School Based on a popular folk song, this performance tells the tale of Mister Johnson and a mysterious cat who keeps returning to his doorstep. Homeschool families are invited to join the classroom assemblies.

valleylibrary.org.

My Dearest Friend: Abigail and John Adams Monday, March 4, 7 - 8:30 p.m., Hondius Room Enjoy a performance based on the lives of John and Abigail Adams, America’s second president and first lady, as told in their letters and diaries. The program spotlights their biography “First Family”

by Joseph Ellis. Register at estesvalleylibrary.org.

CURRENT AFFAIRS Fake News and the Freedom of the Press Wednesday, February 27, 10 a.m. to noon, Hondius Room In partnership with the League of Women Voters of Estes Park, the library welcomes Professor Emeritus Robert Lawrence for a timely discussion of the CITIZENSHIP fake news phenomenon, how to filter the AARP Tax-Aide: Tax Preparation As- 24/7 news cycle, and the freedom of the press. Part one of a four-part series on sistance Appointments for the AARP Tax Assis- intellectual freedom. No sign-up required. tance Program are now being taken by Protecting the Freedom to Read visiting the library or calling (970) 5868116, ext. 3. For full information, visit Tuesday, March 5, 6 - 7:30 p.m., Town estesvalleylibrary.org. Citizenship Exam Hall Preparation Libraries are striving to protect access Tuesday, February 19, 5 to 6:30 p.m., to the research materials used by stuMakerspace dents and adults. Learn about the current challenges and how you can protect Weekly classes resume for those seeking to complete the necessary forms and intellectual freedom at your library, with pass the U. S. Citizenship Exam. Partici- guest speaker Jim Duncan, Director of pants are invited to this supportive class, the Colorado Library Consortium. Register at estesvalleylibrary.org. whether or not they are currently ready to apply. Class materials are provided.

MAKERSPACE No advance registration is necessary.

Open Sewing Lab WORKSHOPS Tuesday, March 5, drop-in hours: 10 Creating a Path to College Readiness a.m. to 1 p.m.

Monday, February 25, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., This session is especially for beginners Estes Park High School or those returning to sewing after a long Students and parents can ease the anxi- time away. Sew, socialize, and get supety of preparing for college by making a port (emotional and practical). Bring projects you’ve been afraid to tackle. plan with the help of local experts. This session will cover FAFSA, how to choose Register at estesvalleylibrary.org. and pay for a college, the admissions process, and testing requirements. Attendees will learn how to create a planning timeline. Led by longtime college administrator Kaye Orten and High School Counselor Kara McNamara. Register at estesvalleylibrary.org.

BOOKS & AUTHORS Reading is Doctor Recommended: “Whole” Tuesday, February 26, 7-8:30 p.m., Wasson Room In his book, “Whole: Rethinking the Science of Nutrition,” T. Colin Campbell argues that our current scientific paradigm ignores the human body’s complexity—and that our eating habits have not properly changed as a result. Discussion led by Chazz Glaze from Salud Family Health Center. Register at estes-

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Books And Readers: Keeping The Circle Unbroken Last Saturday, the annual Love Your Local Authors Festival was held to a full house in the Library’s Hondius Room.

Eight hometown writers offered fascinating presentations about their works, then stayed busy signing books and visiting with eager readers. If there was any doubt about the Estes Valley’s passion for reading, one need only see the smiling faces of attendees with their handfuls of new books to take home and enjoy.

In this month of Valentines, we celebrate book love, library love, and all things literary to be cherished.

Chief among those treasures for book lovers: our local independent Macdonald Book Shop, which celebrated 90 years in business last year.

Laurie Button from the Macdonald Book Shop staff joined us at Saturday’s

how much they love this cycle. Readers purchase new books—and after enjoying them, they have several options. If the book is a ‘keeper’—one you’ll want to reference again—it finds home on your bookshelf. Or perhaps you’ll pass that book along to a friend or family member to enjoy.

But just as often, readers enjoy re-gifting that book to the library’s used book sales. With it comes the satisfaction that the book will be sorted by volunteers and re-sold, destined to be enjoyed by other readers, while raising some funds to enhance the Library’s services in the process.

Like the fruits of a bountiful garden, books have many lives. We’re happy to be just one part of that much larger unbroken circle.

festival. As she noted, among the shop’s outstanding selection is a section devoted to local authors and local themes.

Macdonald Book Shop has been a longtime supporter of hometown talent.

And if the Book Shop doesn’t have the title you’re looking for in stock, they’ll order it in for you: for in-print books, the title often arrives as fast—or faster— than you’d get it from one of those online sites. So why not keep the love local—and shop local!

The library has benefitted from this long legacy of our community’s love of books. The Estes Park Woman’s Club began hosting used book sales decades ago.

Our Friends group later took over the fundraiser in the early 1990s.

We repeatedly hear from book lovers

To help keep that circle strong, the Library Friends & Foundation are preparing to open a Used Book Store this April. We’re excited to strengthen our partnerships with Macdonald Book Shop, and to help make Estes Park a place that book lovers delight in calling home, and where visitors keep coming back, relishing the joys of book-hunting during their travels.

We’re building upon our great team of volunteers to operate the future used book store. If you’d like to join in the fun and fellowship, check out our volunteer Bookstore Cashier posting at estesvalleylibrary.org/volunteer. Or simply email swalsh@estesvalleylibrary.org.

We continue to welcome your book donations at 191 W. Riverside Drive, Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Happy 2 Year Anniversary To Paxton And Max!

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Dances Of Universal Peace Flatirons Church Small Group Start Up

Meet Bret & Sheri, we are “high school sweethearts” who have been married 33 years. We have lived a very adventurous life including being missionary aviators in Central America. We own four small businesses and love Estes Park. Having lived here for five years now, we attend or watch Flatirons Community Church services and are looking for couples of any age who would like to share their journey of faith with us. All are welcome regardless of your faith or doubt in who God is and how involved he is in our lives. We will likely meet Saturday

evenings or Sunday mornings but are open to other options as well, depending on the schedules of those interested in joining us. The plan is to meet for 12 weeks and then decide if we want to continue or take a summer break and start back up in the Fall.

Please email Bret at btred64@gmail.com or Sheri at sheritredway@gmail.com to express interest or find our more details. You may also call or text: Sheri at 303-895-5652 or Bret at 303-895-5650.

General Conference Of The United Methodist Church Anyone interested in the United Methodist Church [worldwide, not just us in the U. S.] should be aware of the upcoming General Conference to determine the future of the church as it relates to human sexuality.

Lots of information is available on the Estes Park UMC website (epumc.org) explaining the choices the United Methodist Church is facing in regard to the subject of LGBTQ

individuals within the church, including the questions of same-sex unions and the gay and lesbian clergy.

The church, located at 1509 Fish Hatchery Road, will be livestreaming the General Conference broadcast on Sunday, February 24th in the Fellowship Hall; Monday, the 25th, upstairs from 1-5:30; and/or Tuesday, in the Fellowship Hall.

Those interested are invited to join members of the Estes Park Church to watch the broadcast.

More information can be found at epumc.org.

A Frozen Sprague Lake in RMNP

You and your friends are invited to join us at Estes Park Yoga on Saturday, February 16, at our new time for winter, 2:00-4:00 for the Dances of Universal Peace.

There are several benefits to your health by participation in dancing, as strengthening the heart, lungs, coordination and balance. However, the more important benefit may be the sense of peace that comes with removing yourself from the distractions of the 10,000 things in life.

You maybe be surprised by the pleasure that happens when you join a circle of welcoming people gathered for the peace dances doing easily learned songs and movements that reflect values that cross all religions. We welcome indi-

viduals and families to this practice. So, be a friend and bring a friend.

The dances are offered by donation; No one is denied joining in these interfaith practices with the repetition of sacred phrases and heartfelt movements. Please bring water to revive you after the exuberant dances; also, refrain from wearing fragrances, as some people have sensitivities.

Dancers are encouraged to be aware of an upcoming opportunity to be held March 15-17 with Pir Shaba Kahn in Boulder. Therefore we will not have our local dance usually held every third Saturday of the month.

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

Meeting Notices Early Worms AA Meetings Early Worms AA meets at 7 a.m. every morning except Sunday in the basement of Saint Bartholomews Church at 880 MacGregor Ave. For more info, please call 970-586-1090 or 970-443-3538.

Women’s AA Group Tuesdays at 6 p.m. St. Bart’s Church.

880 MacGregor Avenue. 11 step prayer and meditation meeting, every last Tuesday of the month.

Estes Park Al-Anon Al-Anon Group in Estes Park meets from 7-8 p.m. every Friday at U.S. Bank. 363 E. Elkhorn Ave. Call 970586-2013 for more info.

Fall River Group of AA The Fall River Group of Alcoholics Anonymous meets daily at noon.

Other meetings: Sunday- 7:00 p.m.-open Monday-5:30 p.m.-Women’s Study & 7:00 p.m.-open Tuesday-5:30 p.m.-open Wednesday-Saturday-7 p.m.-open Meeting location is 701 Elm Rd. next

to the automotive shop. We welcome friends and visitors to attend these open meetings.

Park Al-Anon Park Al-anon meets Wednesdays from 6 to 7 p.m. at St Bartholomew's Episcopal Church, 880 MacGregor Ave., Estes Park.

Al-Anon Newcomers Al-Anon Newcomers meets at Harmony from 6:45-7:45 p.m.

Saturdays, 1600 Fish Hatchery Rd., Estes Park.

AA Allenspark Monthly Meeting The 4th Thursday of every month is the AA Potluck Anniversary Meeting 5:30 p.m. Allenspark Fire Dept.

Community Room Downstairs.

New Horizons Group of Narcotics Anonymous Thursdays at 7 p.m. - Open meeting.

701 Elm Rd.

Free at Last Group of Narcotics Anonymous Fridays 7:30 p.m. - Open meeting.

Harmony Foundation - 1600 Fish Hatchery Rd.

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Recycling Paper In Single Stream By: Judi Smith

Boulder.

But that could change! The ReWall Because paper is easily polluted by liqCompany based in Des Moines, IN, in uid, grease, food and other contamitheir own words, “captures high quality nates, single-streaming paper products only works well if all items submitted are plastics and cellulose fiber that are destined for the landfill, to create a new, su“clean and dry.” This means pizza boxes perior raw material.” In other words, Re(or at least the greasy parts) must be omitted. Beverages must be dumped and Wall collects both types of treated boxes, at least beverage and Tetrapak, to rinsed. (Food contaminated paper make construction boards for walls and should be composted if you have access to such services.) Paper is easily contam- roofs. More interesting still, they reinated by seemingly very small amounts ceived a Recycling Resources Economic Opportunity (RREO) grant from the of moisture. Very wet paper, even after drying, has experienced changes causing Colorado Department of Health and Environment to be used in their latest a hardened finish that destroys its recyproject, opening a facility in Colorado. clability. Worse yet, overly wet paper, awaiting processing, can generate mold. Hopefully, in the near future, more ColWhile minimal drops remain acceptable, orado collection yards will take advantage of the opportunity to recycle a even water cups with “just ice” remain“non-recyclable material.” ing is too much. If we are going to recycle successfully, we must learn to do it In Estes Park, with the exception of the right.

Transfer Station Office Paper Bin, all paper goods are single streamed at this Most sorting equipment at an MRF (Material Recovery Facility) is not capa- time: all magazines and catalogs, paperboard, newspapers, brightly colored pable of seeing paper smaller than a busiper, file stock, notepads, box board, egg ness card. Anything this small will clog cartons, pencil and pen barrels, junk the equipment and shut down the sort.

However, the contents of the source-sep- mail, flyers and coupons, phone books, corrugated cardboard, and any other rearated Office Paper Bin at the Transfer cyclable paper are single streamed.

Station skips the sorting machines, so Here, again, too much liquid can elimieven shredded paper (white and pastel colors, but no brightly colored paper) are nate the ability to recycle. In fact, too much contamination in the recycling accepted in that bin. We are lucky to bin can mean the entire 20 foot roll-off have this source separation available. load goes to the landfill. So the only way Wax is often used to make paper more to guarantee recyclability is to be sure all water resistant. Paperboard, frozen food recyclables (including metal and plastic) boxes treated with polyethylene, and are clean, dry, and food free before they waxed corrugated cardboard are not reare put into your recycling bin. cyclable but “gabeled” cartons (mostly Estes Recycles Day will be June 8. The milk and juice – wax can be scratched) next Community Recycling meeting is will successfully single stream. TetraPaks (often used for soup) are multi-lay- Wed., March 6th (10 a.m. Estes Valley Library, Wasson Room). The League of ered containers (plastic, paper and Women Voters will be partnering with metal) created to offer a shelf life of one year without refrigeration. They are, for the Estes Valley Library to present “Fake News and Freedom of the Press” (10 current recycling processes, considered a.m. Weds., February 27 Hondius contaminants in Larimer County, both Room). Please use in traditional recycling avenues (curbwww.RecycleEstes.org to learn about loside and collection yards) and at “hard cal recycling and to recycle” yards like Timberline, but RRRcyc2se@gmail.com will contact me Ecocyle tells me they are acceptable in directly.

Red Envelope Dinner Benefits Partners Mentoring Youth

Can you think back and remember someone in your life that made an impact on you? Maybe it was a coach, a relative or a close friend. Hanging out with them could have been anything from throwing a baseball around to sitting down and talking over a soda. Whatever the case may be, we all know how it feels to have someone invest a little bit of time in us.

Partners Mentoring Youth aims to help more kids in Estes Park experience the benefits of mentorship. Partners matches positive adult role models with youth, ages 7-17, who could use a little extra support; the same type of support we

have all had at some point in our lives.

Please RSVP

by February 28, 2019 to attend the Red Envelope Dinner on Thursday, March 7, 2019 to support Partners Mentoring Youth. It’s a fun-filled fundraising event where you can connect with others in the community who care about kids and learn more about the power of mentoring. Enjoy a delicious dinner at Mama Rose’s Restaurant at no cost and make a contribution to Partners in a red envelope. Gifts to Partners will help Estes Park kids gain confidence, life skills, and hope for the future. This event is possible thanks to the generosity of Rob & Julie Pieper.

To RSVP for this event or learn more about getting involved with Partners, contact Partners at 970-577-9348 or kathyw@partnersmentoringyouth.org.

Be the difference in the life of a child.

Be a mentor!

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Estes Park High School Girls State Swim Team Results By: Coach Sherry Flanery

We finished our season at the CHSAA 3A State Championships in Fort Collins last weekend. Once again, we had one of the smallest teams at the meet. But, our swimmers rose to the occasion once again and performed to the best of their ability. We were in four individual events and two relays. We scored points in all events except for one relay. Our two seniors, Kaelin Flanery and Abby Lemirande who were both competing in two individual events each made it back to finals in both of their events. Kaelin finished 9th in the championship heat of the 100 free in a very close race with best time of 57.3. Kaelin also finished 16th in the consolation final of 200 free (doing her best time in prelims with a 2:05.2).

Abby had a strong swim in the 100 butterfly and finished 11th and won the consolation final (doing her best time in prelims with a 1:03.5), she also placed 19th in the 50 free and went a best time in the prelims of 26.6. Both Abby and Kaelin finished with top times within the conference for the season in their events. The relay of Kaelin Flanery, Annalise Basch, Ella Santagati & Abby Lemirande also

made it back to finals and placed 18th, dropping more time. This was a huge accomplishment as we just got this relay qualified for state at our senior night.

Our 400 Free Relay of Kaelin Flanery, Annalise Basch, Eva Stein & Abby Lemirande also dropped more time but

would like to thank our two managers this season Steel Wolf & John Ferree, they were a great help. Our three seniors, Kaelin, Abby & Annalise have given a lot to Estes Park High School swimming and the momentum they created this

just missed finals and placed 22nd. I’d also, like to recognize our two other swimmers that were at state as alternates and were ready to go if needed Ellie Bergsten and Laura Mastrodi. Lastly, I

year will carry forward, thank you.

Our success this year has been a result of how much the girls supported each other. Races didn’t always go as they liked which is sport but they were always

there for each other for the ups and downs. I couldn’t have asked anymore for how hard they worked and how dedicated they were to their teammates. Estes Park girls swimming is looking at a bright future. Kaelin and Abby were the last remaining swimmers from the old Otters Swim Club and along with Annalise these three have shown remarkable leadership in their four years of varsity swimming. We have some strong swimmers and leaders that will lead us into a new era of swimming in Estes Park with Ellie, Ella and Eva. The numbers for younger swimmers in elementary and middle school is way up with the new Estes Park Swim Club and we will have some strong freshman swimmers and divers next year.

For several of the girls their season isn’t over quite yet. Ellie and Ella will be competing in a swim meet in Loveland this weekend. Kaelin and Abby will travel to Phoenix where it is much lower in elevation and a lot more air to breathe. They are looking forward to competing against some of the top talent in the southwest. Thanks again to everyone who helped me with coaching this year, it was a great first year experience and I couldn’t have asked for a better group of girls.

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Record Visitation At Rocky Mountain National Park In 2018 Rocky Mountain National Park received its highest annual visitation ever in 2018. The park received a total of 4,590,492 visitors last year, which was a 3.5 percent increase over visitation in 2017. This number represents a slight increase from previous record visitation in 2016, of 4,517,584. Visitation for 2018 represents a 42 percent increase since 2012.

Determining visitation numbers is a difficult and imprecise effort. Visitation statistics are reliably accurate estimates and help park managers see overall trends. Fall visitation, particularly on weekends, continues to increase at Rocky Mountain National Park. Winter weekend visitation also

and August, in addition to weekends in June and September.

Other areas of the park are expecontinues to increase. The top ten riencing high visitation as well, busiest days in 2018 in order from first particularly when restrictions are to tenth were: September 22, September in place. Addressing day use for 10, September 2, July 22, September 15, the long term requires a holistic September 3, September 23, September park wide approach. Therefore, 16, July 1, and August 11. park staff are developing draft Park managers continue to address concepts to address the multitude the effect this level of visitation is havof day use challenges. These coning on visitor and staff safety, resource cepts will be shared with the pubprotection, visitor experiences and oplic later this year and will involve erational capacity. Beginning in 2016, a stakeholder-engaged planning during the summer and early fall, park process. staff restricted vehicle access in three For more information about specific areas, the Bear Lake Road corri- Rocky Mountain National Park, dor, the Wild Basin area, and Alpine please visit www.nps.gov/romo or Visitor Center when parking areas fill call the park’s Information Office and heavy congestion warrants. These at (970) 586-1206. restrictions occurred most days in July

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Estes Valley Community Center Openings Year-round Part-Time Evenings – Custodial Maintenance This position will help keep the facility clean, orderly and in safe condition.

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Free Classes available to get you certified.

Year-round Part-Time, Seasonal and As-needed for Guest Services and Child Watch Attendants.

Seasonal Part-Time and Full-Time Openings starting as early as March 1

Seasonal Maintenance and Groundskeepers for the golf course. If you like to see the sunrise over the mountains this position is for you!

Seasonal Maintenance/Landscaping positions for Parks and Trails and Campgrounds. Enjoy the outdoors this summer while getting paid to help us maintain and improve the District’s outdoor areas.

Pro Shop, Rangers, Starters and Cart Attendants for the 9-hole and 18 -hole golf course. If you love golf, come work at the golf course this summer and golf for free if you work at least 20 hours per week!

Youth Program Instructor for Track and Field to oversee our CARA Youth Track program this summer. Practices are held on Tuesday and Thursday mornings and meets are on Saturday mornings (from June 4 – July 20, 2019).

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Town of Estes Park Seasonal Employment Opportunities

The Town of Estes Park is accepting applications for the following Seasonal positions:

Events Maintenance Worker Community Services Dept./Special Events Division Hiring Range $13.00-$16.00/hour (DOE) Seasonal Position (Summer 2019) Closing Date: July 15, 2019

Community Service Officer Police Department Hiring Range $15.50 - $17.00/hour (DOE) Seasonal Position (Summer 2019) Close Date: March 11, 2019 Parks Maintenance Worker Public Works Dept./Parks Division Hiring Range $13.00-$16.00/hour (DOE) Seasonal Position (Summer 2019) Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Applications are located at: ▪ Town Hall 170 MacGregor Ave. west foyer (Mon-Fri 8 am – 5 pm) ▪ www.estes.org/jobs ▪ Submit Town application, resume and cover letter to: ▪ Town of Estes Park, Attn: HR ▪ PO Box 1200, Estes Park, CO 80517; or ▪ Fax 970-577-4770

The status of applications will be communicated via e-mail. By choice the Town of Estes Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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ESTES PARK SCHOOL DISTRICT R-3 Custodian

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

Contact Dave Coleson with questions: 970577-0211, ext 3401.

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

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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT ESTES PARK SANITATION DISTRICT

The Estes Park Sanitation District is accepting applications for the full-time position of Administrative Assistant. The position involves significant public contact via telephone, written correspondence and direct personal contact. Prior office experience and working knowledge of computer software such as Word and Excel is desirable.

Accounts receivable processing and management is part of the job. Training will be provided. The hourly wage for this position is $18.00 per hour and includes a benefit package featuring individual coverage for health, dental and vision, retirement, sick leave and vacation.

A job description and application form is available at the office of the District: 1201 Graves Avenue, Estes Park, CO 80517. Applications will be taken until the position is successfully filled. The District office is a drug and smoke free work environment. Our contact phone number is (970) 586-2866. The District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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The Town of Estes Park is accepting applications for

Apprentice Lineworker Utilities Dept./L&P Division Hourly Rate $28.27/hour Non-Exempt Position Close Date: February 22, 2019 Groundworker Utilities Dept./L&P Division Hiring Range $22.62 – $26.58/hour Non-Exempt Position Close Date: February 22, 2019

Meter Reader (FT Temp Assignment thru 12/2019) Utilities Dept./L&P Division Hourly Rate $18.69/hour Non-Exempt Position Close Date: February 22, 2019

Parking & Transit Ambassador (FT Limited Term May 2019–Oct 2019) Parking & Transit Division Hourly Rate $13.50/hour Non-Exempt Position Close Date: February 25, 2019

Parking & Transit Info. Assistant (PT Limited Term April 2019–Oct 2019) Parking & Transit Division Hourly Rate $16.00/hour Non-Exempt Position Close Date: February 25, 2019 Planning Technician Planning Division Hiring Range $21.36 - $25.09/hour (DOE) Non-Exempt Position Close Date: Open unitl filled (first review 02/15/2019) Police Officer Police Department Hiring Range $27.92 – $30.71/hour Non-Exempt Position Close Date: Open unitl filled (first review 02/25/2019)

Records Technician/Senior Records Technician Police Department Hourly Rate $15.62-$18.35/hour or $20.90-$24.56/hour (DOE) Non-Exempt Positions Close Date: February 28, 2019 Volunteer/Committee Board Positions

Estes Park Local Marketing District Close Date: March 7, 2019 Estes Valley Planning Commission Close Date: Open Until Filled Family Advisory Board (4 positions open) Close Date: February 28, 2019

Transportation Advisory Board (3 positions open) Close Date: March 7, 2019

(Committee application required)

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

Return Application to: Town of Estes Park, Attn: HR; by mail to PO Box 1200, Estes Park, CO 80517; or via Email to HR@Estes.org or via Fax to (970) 577-4770.

The status of applications will be communicated via e-mail. By choice, the Town of Estes Park is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Kennel Assistant Part-time

Call 970-586-4703 with any questions.

Must be available weekends and able to lift at least 50 pounds.

Receptionists Skills.

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Handyman wanted. Year-round work.

Experienced only need apply.

References. Must be bondable.

Willing to help the right person relocate to Estes Park.

Animal Hospital of the Rockies LLC. 453 Pine River Ln

Bestway Painting Handyman Services 970-518-4001

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

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

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

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

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

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

EEOE

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

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

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

RENTALS Condos 210 Grand Estates Drive Unit M $1500 a month, 2 bed ,1.5 baths, 1100 sq ft , newer carpet,deposit $1500,no cats,no smoking call Pat 303-947-4569

Commercial Rentals EXECUTIVE OFFICE available for $350.00 a month at Graves Ave. Plaza. Includes all utilities (including internet),trash, taxes and insurance.

Access to kitchen and conference room. Call Peggy 970-232-5588

Help us Help Others Become a CAREGiver

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

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

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

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

Short Term Deer Crest Resort Rooms to suites with kitchenettes for short term rental. Monthly min thru 4/30/19.

Adults only, no smoking, no pets. Call Ken @ 970-215-3066

SERVICES Home Repair/Service

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

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SERVICES

HOUSEHOLD

HOUSEHOLD

REAL ESTATE

SALES

NOTICES

Sewing/Alterations

Furniture

Misc.

Condos/Townhomes

Estate Sales

Misc. Notices

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

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

CALL NOW 970-215-5548

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

Thank You.

Estes Park Alterations estesparkalterations.com 970-480-7381 FREE Planting Pots!

Catholic Church 586-8111

Piano Tuning Susan Novy, local piano tuner. Call for appt.

577-1755 www.estesparkpiano tuner.com

FREE Entertainment Center. 586-2804

MISCELLANEOUS Misc.

1494 Creekside Drive.

Warm and elegant townhouse nestled near the 17th hole of the Estes Park Golf Course. Private yard. This 4 bed/4 bath is a must see! 303-641-2418

TRANSPORTATION Trucks ‘97 Nissan Pathfinder.

Runs great, new tires, radiator, timing belt. $2000.

970-800-1467

Bassett bedroom chest, dresser and 2 night stands. $350.

970-691-0947

Log Deck Railing- used, 12 ea 7’ sections; 2 ea stair sections; numerous posts. $250.00 You haul, delivery available for extra charge 970-577-9276

PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS BUILDER

ACUPUNCTURE

ATTORNEYS

ACCOUNTING Tax Minimization

CARPET CLEANING

CHIMNEY SWEEP QuickBooks Support

CLOUD@CCOUNTING

MuellerPyeCPA.com

970.667.1070

ARCHITECTURE

AUTO REPAIR / SERVICE

CLEANING SERVICES

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ELECTRICIAN

GENERAL CONTRACTOR 720.438.1088 jharris@sevenwest.build

• EXCAVATION AND SEPTIC INSTALLS • INTERIOR TRIM • STRUCTURAL FRAMING • COMPLETE HOME RENOVATIONS • WE PROVIDE SUB-CONTRACTING SERVICES TO GENERAL CONTRACTORS Licensed and insured. NAWT certified, Boulder County Public Health license number A-082-16. General Contractor License Number CON-16-0212

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970-586-1685 Custom Homes, Additions, Kitchens, Baths, Historic Renovations, Remodels and Design Work

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Maintenance- Housekeeping Property Maintenance

Vacation Rental Cleaning

EYE CARE

1191 Graves Ave glaciercreekinc.com Full service general contracting since 1998

Call or Text 970.342.5684

COMPUTER SERVICES

DRYWALL CONTRACTOR

FLOORING

COUNSELING SERVICES

Charles Santagati

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

LINEN SUPPLY -LAUNDRY SERVICE

CELEBRATING

25 YEARS 1993-2018

Design | Build | Remodel General Contractors | Timber Frame & Log Homes Serving the Colorado Northwest Mountains since 1993

970-586-7711 | www.ldwatkins.com

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Phone: 970-586-5255 • Hearing Aids / New & Repair • Hearing Evaluations • Hearing Protection • Ear Care / Wax Removal • Dizziness / Balance

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

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

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

HEARING & TINNITUS CARE

Cory D. Workman, Au.D.

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

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PASSPORT PHOTOGRAPHY

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OPEN HOUSE, Sat, 10am-12pm A Must-See!

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Call us to use our FREE Moving Truck.

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