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February 18, 2022

Don’t miss Alice In Wonderland this weekend only in Estes Park. See page 21 for details.

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Red-tailed hawk courtesy Rocky Mountain National Park/A. Schonlau.

Temporary Closures In Lumpy Ridge And Loch Vale Areas Began February 15 To Protect Nesting Raptors In RMNP Each year to protect raptor nesting sites, Rocky Mountain National Park officials initiate temporary closures in areas of the park. To ensure that these birds of prey can nest undisturbed, specific areas within the park are closed temporarily to public use during nesting season and monitored by wildlife managers. Due to high nesting activity in 2020 and 2021, closures began again this year on February 15 rather than March 1. These closures will continue through July 31, if appropriate. These closures may be extended longer or rescinded at an earlier date depending on nesting activity.

A closure is in place in the Loch Vale area which includes Cathedral Wall. The areas above the Loch Vale-Sky Pond Trail are closed to off trail travel.

Larimer County Offices and District In the Lumpy Ridge area closures inAttorney will be closed on Feb. 21, 2022, clude Checkerboard Rock, Lightning in observance of the Presidents’ Day hol- Rock, Batman Rock, Batman Pinnacle, iday. The Larimer County Landfill will Sundance, Thunder Buttress, The Parish, be open.

Bookmark Pinnacle, The Left Book, Critical services at Larimer County are Bookmark, Twin Owls, Rock One and not disrupted by closures. the Needle. These closures include the

Presidents’ Day Holiday Closure

named formations. Closures include all climbing routes, outcroppings, cliffs, faces, ascent and descent routes and climber access trails to the named rock formations. Check the park’s website at www.nps.gov/romo/raptor-closures. htm for maps and updated information on raptor closures.

The National Park Service is committed to preserving birds of prey. If nest sites are located or territorial behaviors such as aggressive divebombing/vocalizing or birds fleeing nest sites due to human disturbance are observed, please report the general location to ROMO_Information@nps.gov.

The same cliffs that are critical for raptors also appeal to climbers. The cooperation of climbing organizations and individuals continues to be essential to the successful nesting of raptors in the park.

For further information on Rocky Mountain National Park, please visit www.nps.gov/romo or call the park’s Information Office at (970) 586-1206.

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Stepping Up To Serve Estes Park

A look at a past Board of Trustees and staff from 2012. Stepping up to serve – a proud tradition for our town. Mayor Bill Pinkham, Trustees: Ron Norris, Wendy Koenig, John Ericson, Eric Blackhurst, John Phipps, Mark Elrod Staff: Assistant TA Lowell Richardson, Attorney Greg White, Town Administrator Frank Lancaster and Town Clerk Jackie Williamson.

An election is the means by which the townspeople of Estes Park select their representatives in their town government. The next election occurs here, via mail- in ballot on April 5. At that time, voters will elect three trustees for the Town’s Board of Directors. Ballots are going to voters living overseas and in the military on February 19. The first day to send mail ballots to our voters living in the United States is March 14.

A heartfelt thanks to the six candidates—Kevin Benes, Marie Cenac, John Meissner, Kirby Nelson-Hazelton, Karen Randinitis and Scott Webermeier—who are stepping up to serve their townspeople. If elected, they will serve by engaging with many people, ideas and processes. They will give of their time to represent the people who live here by serving as liaisons to committees, learning about issues of importance during study sessions, participating in special events, digging through massive amounts of background materials, reading emails, taking phone calls and of course participating in the bi-weekly meetings of the Town Board.

Many trustees tell me that, soon after getting into the regular routine of their

position, they experience an expanded appreciation for the dedication of the Town staff. They speak of seeing staff as invaluable voices for the townspeople and essential resources for the Town Board.

Looking back to the time immediately preceding my election as mayor two years ago, I recall the pledge I made to the townspeople to foster a respectful and productive work culture among the Town’s employees and trustees. That I would strive to encourage their full participation in the discussions and planning of the trustees. Hoping that their participation would results in fiscally sound solutions that would be beneficial to townspeople, workers and visitors alike.

As I consider my pledge and actions in support of inclusive team work, I look forward to our team welcome for three newly elected trustees at their swearing in on April 26. Further, that the culture will enable them, and the townspeople they represent, to thrive. And in so doing, each will experience the same sense of satisfaction that I experience every day from serving as mayor of Estes Park.

Next Meet At The Flagpole February 22 Meet At The Flagpole at Town Hall, 170 MacGregor Ave. on Tuesday, February 22nd at 12:00, noon to join together as a community to recite the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag & sing our National Anthem: The Star Spangled Banner.

Let’s stand together as a community

to uphold and support our Constitution of the United States in facing today’s and future challenges.

The United States of America-one nation under God…See you at the pole!

God bless you!

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My name is Kevin no longer afford homes Benes and I am excited to through traditional announce my candidacy methods. for Estes Park Trustee!

As Trustee I will supI have spent my career port initiatives, both as a finance professional private and public, to in both the public and provide housing to our private sectors. Most recommunity. The public cently, I served as Chief project at Peak View Financial Officer and and the private project Chief Operating Officer at Wildfire show that for Visit Estes Park. My multiple angles of atprivate experience has tack are needed to adbeen focused on building dress this problem. and optimizing compa- Kevin Benes Green initiatives nies in outdoor recreGreen initiatives are ation and live events. not just good for the planet; they are fisDuring my seven years in Estes Park I cally responsible. have been involved in over a dozen Town I will work towards creating an Estes Committees, Board and non profits alPark that thinks about our planet and ways with the goal of making Estes Park home in every decision. the best place to live, work, play and reSome of the initiatives I intend to put tire. I bring that same level of energy and forward include: enthusiasm to the Town Board of Electrifying the town's fleet Trustees.

Build a solar energy plan with Light & Estes Park is facing some tough chalPower to put panels on all town facilities lenges and the decisions made by our in the coming years. next Town Board will have generational Improve our recycling options & proconsequences. There are six main issues grams that need to be focused on simultaneContinue to improve our EV support ously to ensure our prosperous and sus- systems tainable future.

Business ecosystem Childcare, Housing, Business ecosysAs a business owner and employer I untem, Wildfires, Green initiatives, and derstand the challenges we all face today.

Financial stability.

As Trustee I commit to investing in the When we have a strong business ecosys- resources necessary to improve infratem there will be more jobs that provide structure, help build a business support a living wage. ecosystem, support pro-business non With adequate childcare & affordable profits such as the EDC and Chamber of housing we increase our diversity and Commerce, and always listen to the skilled workforce for those jobs. needs of our business community.

With proper wildfire planning & green Estes Park is small business and small initiatives we can mitigate our climate businesses thrive on a healthy commuimpact and be prepared for the worst. nity.

With financial stability we have a Town Wildfires government that can invest in our comClimate change is very real and the munity’s future. threat of wildfires to our community is Childcare greater than ever.

Estes Park has lost, and continues to As Trustee I will listen to our experts to lose, many good families to our lack of create evacuation, mitigation and prefamily services - specifically childcare. paredness plans that protect all citizens.

As Trustee I will make it a top priority to Financial stability champion this issue and remove any The 2022 budget is the largest ever put roadblocks to expanding our child care forward by the Town of Estes Park. Sales options. & Lodging tax revenues are at record Estes Park depends on working families highs. to make our community survive and It is important to not only remember thrive. that these times don't last forever but to Housing actively plan and prepare for them.

As of December 2021 the average selling As Trustee I will apply my nearly two price for a single family home in Estes decades of financial experience and eduPark was over $650,000 with rent incation to ensure the financial stability of creases following closely behind.

Estes Park for us and the next generation.

The people working in Estes Park can

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 February 6, the Estes Valley Fire Protection District (EVFPD) responded to 10 calls for serv-

ice. This included: • Emergency medical (assist EPH): 3 • MVC: 2 • Arcing Power Lines: 2 • Electrical Box Fire: 1 • Alarm Activation: 2 www.estesvalleyfire.org

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MEDICINE FOR THE SOUL pects as well the diffiMy name is Marie culties of living in this Cenac, and I would be mountain community. honored to be re-elected There is a balance that to the Town of Estes Park we need to strive for.

Board of Trustees. I first Over the years, I have fell in love with Estes seen our housing Park as a child when my shortage for our workgrandparents moved force, as well as childhere in 1969 and I would care become more of spend weekends and an issue. To be a strong summers with them. I community, we need graduated from our working profesLouisiana State University School of Marie Cenac (Incumbent) sionals and our hourly workers to have places Veterinary Medicine, after studying Microbiology and Business to live as our home prices are escalating Law during my undergraduate years, and beyond the reach of most. We need to then continued as a medical/surgical in- continue to address these issues in creative ways without sacrificing the beauty tern at the Animal Medical Center in New York City. After working as the Staff of the environment that most of us came Veterinarian for the Audubon Institute’s here for. Looking to other communities Aquarium of the Americas, I returned to facing similar issues, we continue to gain practicing small animal medicine and es- knowledge and ideas that can be adapted to the uniqueness of Estes Park. tablished The Animal Hospital of the Visitor counts continue to rise and our Rockies here in Estes Park. I raised two wonderful kids here in Estes, with one of “shoulder seasons” are becoming more prosperous. We need to embrace this, them still attending Estes Park High School. My parents retired to Estes Park welcoming our visitors but not forgetting shortly before I moved here in 1996 and I about the quality of life of those who call am blessed to still have my mother as an this home. There must be balance.

As a community, we have faced multiple active member of our community. natural disasters over the past few years.

My late father encouraged me to get inWe need to continue to look for ways to volved in Rotary, where I learned the lessen the dangers when possible and true meaning of “Service above Self.” I ways to keep people safe when the unwas the chair for the E.P. Duck Race for foreseen or unavoidable happens. two years and decided to get more involved in the community, so I became a We are a vacation destination, we are a board member of the Fine Arts Guild of retirement community, we are a commuthe Rockies after performing in a few of nity of families, we are the gateway to its musicals, although I am not sure that one of the most beautiful national parks in the world, we are home to a wildlife is where my talent lies. As my children population second to none, we are a were starting in the school system, I turned my involvement toward their ed- thriving business community and a second home to many. The balance of all of ucation and served as a Park District these makes Estes Park what it is.

School Board Member, eventually servAs an elected official, I have tried to aling as School Board President for two ways see all aspects of the issues and have years. After I was term limited, I was learned that sometimes listening is much asked to serve on the Estes Valley more important than talking. I welcome Recreation and Parks District Board, to conversations with anyone on both sides fill a vacancy. In 2018, I was elected to of an issue and believe in transparency in the Town Board of Trustees. government.

As a business owner, raising a family in Please put your trust in me to continue Estes Park, and having a senior parent living here, I feel that I have had the op- to help find the balance that our commuportunity to see the many wonderful as- nity needs.

MEDICINE FOR THE SOUL TAKE NO THOUGHT Have you felt like you 're carrying around a heavy burden? Like the weight of the world is on your shoulders? Maybe that’s what you're feeling right now. Did you know that Jesus felt like that?

That the Son of God, as He was going to the cross, had the world's weight on his shoulders? John said when he saw Jesus coming to him, “Behold the Lamb of God, which takes away the sin of the world.” (John 1:29) Jesus took our sins, our burdens, worries, cares, anxieties and concerns and He took them upon Himself on the cross, and His desire is that we would trust Him to help us. In Matthew 6:25 Jesus says, “take no thought for your life” The word thought (Greek) = to be anxious about… Jesus is saying, “don’t allow something in your life to cause you to be anxious or worried. In vs.34 Jesus says, “Take no thought for tomorrow” why? Because if we start to focus on the worries and cares of tomorrow, they will quickly weigh us down. We’ll become anxious and it will rob our faith.

Pastors Mark and Alice Wettengel “TAKE NO THOUGHT” Pastors Mark and Alice Wettengel 720-561-9491 What are we to do? 1 Peter 5:7 “Casting all your care upon him; Sunday Service at 10 am for he cares for you.” Here we find the answer. We are to cast them Wednesday Bible Study at 7 pm on the Lord. The analogy gives the picture of a fishing rod and you Streaming @facebook.com/EstesParkInternationalChurch put your burdens, worries, cares, anxieties, and concerns on the end and you cast them out into God and take the scissors of faith and snip the line. That way you can’t reel them back in again. You Give them to Jesus. You take no thought. You don’t pick them up anymore. You trust God to take care of it!

Thoughts are always coming to you. It’s what you do with them that will make the difference. They can be negative, full of fear and if we give in to them they will build stress, worry, anxiety etc and the burden will get heavier and heavier. Why don’t you make the quality decision to cast them on to the Lord right now. I promise if you do, Your days will look brighter. Your steps will be lighter and you’ll know, God’s got this! Amen? If you ever need prayer, we’re 1820 S. St. Vrain Ave. Estes Park, CO 80517 here for you. Love you.

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

On February 13 at 4:05 a.m. police were called to 1675 Fall River Road on a report of a male and female fighting. Upon investigation, officers determined that a crime of domestic violence had occurred and a 30 year old male from Denver, CO was arrested for criminal mischief with a domestic violence enhancer. He was transported to the Larimer County Jail.

On February 10 at 7:52 p.m. police stopped a 31 year old male driver from Fort Collins, CO at 780 South Lane. The

driver was stopped for speeding- 54/35 MPH zone. The registration on his vehicle expired in 2019 and he was unable to present proof of insurance. The officer observed indications of impairment and asked him to participate in voluntary roadside maneuvers, which he agreed to do. He did not complete the roadside maneuvers in a manner consistent with sobriety. He was arrested and transported to the Estes Park Police Department. He was charged with DUI, DUI per se, speeding, expired registration and no insurance and was later released on a summons.

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I have been an active participant in local government since my arrival in Estes Park 15 years ago. I have attended almost every town board study session and meeting since 2016. I have been a constant at mayor's chats and trustee talks until they were interrupted for unclear reasons after the 2020 elections. I am by far the John “29” largest contributor of public emails to town and county officials, statements during public comments portions of meetings, and letters to the editor of anyone in the community. No one works harder to present the views of those underrepresented stakeholders, or inject a scientific or objective viewpoint into discussions dominated by personal bias or ties to outside entities.

I feel it is discouraging for historic construction dates or grand opening/starting dates on prominent buildings and businesses and events in town to be purposefully and perpetually misrepresented out of ego or ignorance. The Park Theatre tower in town was not built in 1926. The Rooftop Rodeo does not trace its origins back to 1927. John Cleese's homestead that became the downtown Estes Park core in 1905 was the typical 160 acres of the time, not 185 acres as somehow miscalculated. These dates and numbers are absolutes, no longer open to debate. For current board members to proudly claim "I am not losing any sleep" over these obvious discrepancies is disheartening. If blatant lies and lazy bookkeeping have no chance of interrupting their dream state, perhaps they should consider retirement, or be put out to pasture.

I believe words and definitions are important. The fact is, the 2020 census showed virtually no change in population within the town limits compared to 2010.

37% of our population is over the age of 65. So attaching the words "dire" and "crisis" to every cause various local non-profits and Facebook groups advocate for seems childish or inauthentic. Either as a town we've consciously sat on and ignored these emergencies for 10 years (in which case three prior administrations

have much to answer for) or these "emergencies" aren't as threatening to life and limb as breathlessly portrayed.

I will be the only candidate to champion the rights of minorities over and above the current status quo, not only seeking more appointments of underrepresented minorities to town positions, but reMeissner lentlessly pushing the administration to extend a formal apology/offer of reparations to the surviving Kato family members whose business livelihood was destroyed in Estes Park at the outbreak of World War II because of jingoistic fear and racism, and championing the removal of local statues or sculptures honoring powerful local men who never faced real justice for trampling on the rights of the powerless, including alleged abuses of underaged females and orphaned children.

Too many decisions impacting Estes Park are made by too few people, often residing outside of town limits. As a recent example, a request to our County Commissioner (ostensibly, she has as yet made few unpaid local appearances) to look into the possibility of opening an ad hoc evacuation route out of Estes Park for use during natural disasters, and of erecting and testing a warning siren on a monthly basis (since other means of warning and preparation have thus far proven woefully inadequate) was ignored for six months, then turfed to our district fire chief, who dismissed these concerns as not representative of his current mindset. The taxpayers of Estes Park are the local government.

Avoiding disasters like the Camp Fire in Paradise, California, or the Marshall Fire one county removed should not be the purview of one or two disinterested parties. If the people of Estes Park are concerned about adequate evacuation routes, they should have adequate evacuation routes. Our elected servant leaders should provide working telephone numbers and address these concerns, day or night. We should not sleep, we must not rest, until we guarantee the health and well-being of our citizens.

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Who is Karen Ranhousing. Some ideas indinitis? I started my clude educating our time in Estes Park as an community and homeoutdoor educator for owners on the recent the YMCA of the Rockchanges regarding acies in 1998. I fell in love cessory dwelling units with Estes Park and (ADUs) and the value Rocky Mountain Nathey can bring for long tional Park. After alterm housing for our most two years at the Y, community and income I relocated to Washingfor the homeowner. As ton state and received well as looking at incenmy teaching credentivizing both homeowntials. I missed the ers and developers for mountains, the sunlarge and smaller projKaren Randinitis shine, and the people of ects that can have posiEstes Park and decided to come back in tive impacts to our housing crisis. Conthe fall of 2004. At that time, I decided I tinuing to work with the necessary would do whatever it took to make Estes partners for larger developments, fundPark my forever home. Since then, I’ve ing sources, and incorporating deed reworked in various positions in our com- strictions where possible. There is a lot munity from the Y, the Estes Park School of momentum on this topic and I am District, Larimer County Public Health, excited to see where our community will the Estes Valley Library and I currently be in a few years. work for a local real estate company. I Affordable and work-force housing diwas a commuter as well, when I taught rectly impacts a healthy and diverse for the Thompson School District for economy. When local businesses, large three years. My final year of and small, have employees with stable, teaching/commuting was 2014, when I long-term housing, they can concentrate wanted to be more connected to our on growth and revenue. community and help where I could after Living next to the 3rd most visited nathe 2013 floods. Throughout my years tional park in the nation, I want our here, I’ve had multiple second and third town to continue to work towards more jobs and countless roommates in order solar initiatives, recycling, clean air, to stay and live in Estes Park. I underclean water and fire mitigation. What stand how hard it is to make it in this can we as a mountain community do to town. I want to help people so they don’t reduce our carbon footprint and be have to juggle so many things in order to ready? Yet another opportunity for edusucceed. cation and lifelong learning for all.

I am a teacher by training and a lifelong I believe the biggest challenge a town learner and bring that part of me into trustee is up against is balancing quality everything I do. One reason I decided to of life so our community can thrive. Unrun for town trustee is to continue to ad- derstanding our need for tourism and vocate for issues that I feel are important balancing that with those of us that call to our community. Some of these issues Estes Park home is vital to the work of are affordable and work-force housing, a our town board and trustees. healthy and diverse economy, sustainI believe relationships and open conability of our natural resources, and balversation are key to serving the public. ancing quality of life so our community Please don’t hesitate to reach out either can thrive. through email I’ve been contemplating creative and (karen.randinitis@gmail.com) or we can innovative ways in order to achieve a visit in person. greater number of units for work-force

Editor’s Note: All six of the candidates running for the three Town of Estes Park Trustee positions have been given the chance to submit their platform and reasons why they are asking for your vote. Estes Park News will publish all of their letters at least twice in the next seven weeks before the election. Please watch for all of their articles and execute your right by voting for your choice to fill these positions.

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

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

Candidate Forum March 10

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

The forum is open to the public, and registration is not required. The League is now soliciting questions ahead of the Forum. Questions will be screened and edited by League members for duplication, tone, and relevance to the broader audience and as many questions as possible will be addressed to the candidates.

Please send your questions to voterservice@lwv-estespark.org by the deadline of Friday, February 25th. Watch for links to the virtual forum closer to March 10th.

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

Prepárese para votar en las Elecciones Municipales de Estes Park el 5 de abril de 2022 El Pueblo de Estes Park llevará a cabo su próxima Elección Municipal regular el Martes 5 de Abril de 2022 como una elección de votación por correo únicamente. Las boletas se enviarán por correo a todos los votantes activos que vivan dentro de los límites de la ciudad la semana del 14 de Marzo de 2022. Para obtener información sobre los candidatos, las preguntas de la boleta, quién puede votar, un mapa de los límites de la ciudad y cómo registrarse o actualizar su registro, visite https ://estespark.colorado.gov/elections.

Asegúrese de estar registrado para votar con la dirección correcta visitando www.govotecolorado.com para que se le envíe por correo la boleta correcta. (Las boletas no se pueden reenviar). La fecha límite para agregar o corregir su registro para recibir una boleta por correo es el 14 de Marzo a más tardar. Los votantes elegibles pueden obtener boletas de reemplazo en el Ayuntamiento a través de la oficina del secretario municipal durante la elección y votar en el Ayun-

tamiento si así lo desean.

Foro de Candidatos 10 de marzo Envíe Sus Preguntas La Liga de Mujeres Votantes de Estes Park está patrocinando un Foro de Candidatos al Consejo de Fideicomisarios el jueves 10 de Marzo de 7 a 9 pm. en formato virtual. El foro está abierto al público y no es necesario registrarse. La Liga ahora está solicitando preguntas antes del Foro. Los miembros de la Liga examinarán y editarán las preguntas para verificar su duplicación, tono y relevancia para una audiencia más amplia, y se dirigirán a los candidatos tantas preguntas como sea posible. Envíe sus preguntas a voterservice@lwv-estespark.org antes de la fecha límite del viernes 25 de febrero. Esté atento a los enlaces del foro virtual del 10 de Marzo.

La Liga de Mujeres Votantes es una organización de defensa y educación no partidista, que no apoya ni se opone a candidatos individuales o partidos políticos en ningún nivel de gobierno. www.lwv-estespark.org

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My 87-year-old neighbor is a retired journalist who continues to write a monthly opinion piece—just because he can. We read each other’s columns and often email our reactions to each other.

When I first met Charley and told him I write a column about nothing, he was perplexed. (One person—once—told me I reminded them of Seinfeld because I write about nothing. I’ll never forget it!

The Thunker and Seinfeld lumped together like…nothing.) Charley writes about subjects such as race, religion, LGBTQ issues and politics. My musings about the laundry, fortune tellers and dog walks just aren’t in his league.

Nonetheless, he encourages me: “I congratulate you, Sarah, on your wild ability to see and hear what the rest of us cannot.” And, “Mountain out of a mole hill; whole range of mountains out of a mole hill.

You've done it again with this column. ” And, “Once again, you made nothing something by writing about it.”

Today I’m going to prove Charley right by writing about a topic as irrelevant as a pinhole. In fact, it is a pinhole. Not just one, but many, in a row. Today we are considering perforations.

Not a typo. Perforations. I’ve been missing perforations. Remember when the Sunday newspaper inserts were chock full of valuable coupons? I remember because, since my early adulthood I’ve spend a lot of time studying those coupons and tearing out a good many of them—and actually using them, just as my mother taught. (She went to at least two grocery stores each week to take advantage of their sales. My bargain-shopping mom found few things more gratifying than using a coupon on a sale item. I tend to take after her frugal ways, and I’m darn proud of it.)

Coupon clipping was worth the effort back in the day, an effort made easier by the perforated borders of the coupons.

All those tiny holes lined up around the edge of a coupon made it a cinch to tear out. It was something I actually had fun doing. (The same way I liked to lick stamps—after separating them neatly along the perforation. It was one of life’s simple pleasures to hear that thin, steady riiiiip sound. That was before stamps be-

came peel ’n stick. It’s the same sound I still get to hear when I tear the rare check out of my checkbook.)

Why is the paper/printing industry trying to eliminate the perforate? There’s rarely a pair of scissors nearby when I need them so these days I free-form the tearing out of coupons. It’s a hopeless effort to get a straight tear along the lines.

What I end up with is something more like a shredded scrap of trash I’d use to put my ABC gum in. (That’s a kidism from the ’60s: Already Been Chewed.)

Tearing out coupons is one thing. Paying bills is another. The good news is that, for those who still pay their bills through the mail, the bottom portion of the bill is perforated. The not-so-good news is that the perforated line is not along the fold of the invoice, it’s about an eighth-inch off. If you tear along the fold rather than along the perforated line, the return portion of the statement doesn’t fit in the return envelope. It’s too tall. But if you try to tear along the perforation, right next to the fold, you’re likely to wad up the whole page and throw it in the trashcan out of frustration. The fold and the perforated line fight for your attention and you know who loses? You do.

With Valentine’s Day just behind us, I recently thought about the valentines I gave to my classmates while I was in grade school. Those small valentines with clever quips like “There’s so mushroom in my heart for you,” and “You auto be my valentine,” came attached but were easily separated by tearing along the perforated line. The thing was, the perforated variety of valentines were also the cheap ones (remember my frugal mom?), and I would spend as much time trying to rub away the rough edge of the card as I did deciding who should get the most romantic card in the box.

I haven’t seen the valentines today’s youth deliver but my hunch is there isn’t a perforated card to be found. No perforated coupons, stamps, or valentines.

Just a row of pinholes on utility bills, but in the wrong place.

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

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Democrats In Larimer County To Caucus On March 5 Last week we announced that our 2022 Larimer County Democratic Caucuses are planned for Saturday, March 5. For Estes Valley area precincts these Democratic Caucuses will be held in virtual format via Zoom link to avoid confined indoor gatherings for our voters.

Some details still are in process, so please watch for future notifications.

Pre-registration to attend is available through the link at the end of this article and is advisable for updated information.

The rules governing caucuses require that only registered Democrats participate in Democratic Caucuses. The deadline for changing your voter registration has passed in regard to attending the 2022 caucuses. All caucuses are conducted at the precinct level.

Specific Estes Valley Precinct borders and numbers were recently modified.

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

To determine your current Precinct

number, check your voter registration at the Colorado Secretary of State’s website, www.GoVoteColorado.gov. Choose “Find My Registration” and enter your identifying information. Your full Precinct 10-digit number is found under the tab “County and District Information.” For caucus purposes, the last three digits indicate the part of the Precinct number most commonly used.

Caucus participants elect delegates to the March 19 Larimer County Assembly. Those delegates help determine the Democratic candidates who will appear on Colorado’s June 2022 primary ballots. Caucus participants also elect Democratic Precinct Officers who coordinate voter information and activities in their respective Precincts.

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

Please stay tuned for more Democratic Caucus specifics. If you are a registered Democrat in the Estes Valley precincts, you can pre-register for the March 5 caucus and obtain updated information at this link: subscribepage.com/evdemscaucus

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Larimer County Land Stewardship Manager Is Guest Speaker The public is invited to the next Estes Land Stewardship Association meeting (ELSA) on Thursday, March 3rd, at 9:30 a.m. in the George Hix Meeting Room at US Bank, 363 E. Elkhorn.

Larimer County Land Stewardship Manager, Casey Cisneros will be presenting information regarding noxious weed management in unincorporated Estes Valley, 2021 noxious weed compliance, and 2022 priorities. He will also be answering questions from the audience. Take this opportunity to learn more about how you can be good land stewards and be in compliance with the Colorado Noxious Weed Act. More information about ELSA sponsored weed disposal events, the Estes Park weed ordinance, ELSA’s weed booklet, Weed of the Week articles, etc. can be found at estes.org/weeds You can contact the Estes Land Stewardship Association (ELSA) at ELSA.weeds@gmail.com ELSA meetings are held the first Thursday of the month at 9:30 a.m. in the George Hix Meeting Room at US Bank during February, March, April and November. Monitored

This statue of naturalist, author and the main figure behind the creation of Rocky Mountain National Park, is of Enos A. Mills. It is located in downtown Estes Park, Bond Park.

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Weed Drop-offs are held the third Saturday in June, July, August and September. Articles will be posted in the EP News prior to these drop-off events.

ELSA is a 501 (c) (3) unincorporated nonprofit organization.

Our primary objective is to address the noxious weeds invading the region by promoting awareness of invasive plants and their impacts, through education and outreach efforts.

Owning property in the Estes Valley can be challenging and different! Bagging mature weeds during the summer months is not how you want to spend your time. Be proactive – learn your native plants and manage the invasive plants in a timely manner with a weed management specialist if you don’t have the time, energy or expertise to manage your property. A list of weed management specialists who can help is available at larimer.org/naturalresources/weeds/applicators Management strategies and information can be found under at estes.org/weeds under the Helpful Documents page.

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Duck Race Kickoff Night: Charities To Meet On Zoom March 3 Sixty-six local non-profit and charitable organizations have been invited to attend the annual Duck Race Kickoff Night on Thursday, March 3 to receive instructions on duck adoption sales for the 2022 Estes Park Rotary Duck Race Festival. Kickoff Night was originally expected to be an inperson event but has now been changed to Zoom only, in order to avoid having a large group meeting indoors in consideration of COVID concerns.

The Duck Race itself, scheduled for May 7, 2022, is still being planned as a live, inperson event with thousands of little yellow rubber ducks racing down Fall River, starting at Nicky’s Steakhouse Restaurant and

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Peggy Lynch Member for 35 years Why I love being a member of Quota: I’ve been in Quota for thirty-five years.

Quota helps a lot of local people in a lot of different ways, but my favorite part is the "Loan Closet." There are two garages behind the hospital that are full of medical equipment. All of this is free for locals to use when they have had an accident, or surgery, or have a relative visiting that needs something to make their stay easier. We have all kinds of medical equipment: wheelchairs, canes, even hospital beds, etc. Meeting people at the loan closet to pick up medical equipment that they never thought they would need, just plain makes you feel good!!

Favorite or memorable moment: Showing up to stuff thousands of envelopes for another ambulance drive! Fortunately, this Club believes in having fun, so you can bring wine for everyone involved.

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

Nicky’s Resort, and finishing at George Hix Riverside Plaza.

Kickoff Night will begin at 6:00 p.m. The Duck Race Festival Committee encourages each of the 66 Participating Organizations to have at least one representative attend the meeting, as there are a number of new processes for adopting ducks that will be presented. “We will be using a new online platform this year with features that will make online sales easier and more personal to each organization,” says 2022 “Big Duck” Beth Weisberg. “People will be able to adopt ducks on their cellphones, iPads, and other devices. And after Kickoff Night, we will provide in-person help to any Participating Organization needing assistance to figure out the best way to sell duck adoptions to their supporters online. All of this will be explained at Kickoff Night.”

“The excitement is building for the 2022 event, and our Race committee is ready to support duck adoption sales. We want to help our organizations increase their sales so they can see great results,” said Larry Williams, Duck Race Organizations Chair.

The Estes Park Rotary Duck Race Festival website (www.epduckrace.org) will launch online sales on March 3 after Kickoff Night.

Also new this year, each Participating Organization will provide at least one volunteer to help on Race Day. Volunteer information will be collected on Kickoff Night so that job assignments can be made.

The annual Estes Park Rotary Duck Race Festival will begin at 9 a.m. on Saturday, May 7, with the Estes Park Running Club’s Duck Waddle 5K, a family fun run and race. Major Sponsors of the Duck Race Festival will welcome duck fans to George Hix Memorial Riverside Plaza at 10 a.m., where there will be interactive activities and duck adoption sales until 1:00 p.m. Live music

and other entertainment at Riverside Plaza as well as at Nicky’s, will add a lively flair to the festival activities. The official duck drop at 1 p.m. at Nicky’s will start the race, when the yellow rubber ducks will enter the Fall River and float about two miles to Riverside Plaza downtown. There, they will be pulled out of the river by volunteers and cheered by the finish line crowd. Each adopted duck is assigned a number, and hundreds of prizes will be awarded. The Named Sponsor of this year’s Duck Race Festival is Claire’s Restaurant and Bar. This year’s top prize will be $8,000 in cash, with second and third cash prizes of $5,000 and $2,000 respectively. In addition, major sponsor Delaware North Parks & Resorts, Inc. will provide two vacation packages that include stays and activities at their properties, one at Yellowstone National Park and the other at Glacier National Park. Delaware North is the parent company of The Ridgeline Hotel.

For every duck adopted for $22, the charity selected on the online adoption form will receive $19. Part of the balance will go to pay the online platform provider’s fees, and the rest will be retained by the Rotary Club of Estes Park to offset operational costs of the next year’s Duck Race Festival.

“The main purpose of the Rotary Duck Race Festival is to give people an opportunity to support the participating organizations who provide vital services to those who live in the Estes Valley,” said Weisberg.

“The 66 charitable and nonprofit organizations participating in this year’s Duck Race help achieve their own missions by selling duck adoptions, and they receive a considerable benefit back to their group that is commensurate to their efforts. For some of our participating organizations, the Duck Race is their biggest fundraiser of the year.

The rules of the Duck Race are simple: Adopt a duck. Maybe win an awesome prize. And most importantly, support a cause that you care about."

The 2021 Duck Race returned $118,579 to 65 organizations providing non-profit or charitable services in the Estes Valley, and brought the total funds raised in the 33-year history of the event to just under $3 million. Social media will help spread the word. To help this effort, the Duck Race Festival has a Facebook presence to promote adoptions at https://www.facebook.com/EPDuckRace.

Questions? Email Bigduck@epduckrace.org. The Zoom meeting link to attend Kickoff Night is www.EPDuckRace.org/Zoom.

The Estes Park Rotary Duck Race Festival is held annually on the first Saturday in May. The Annual Duck Race continues a tradition started in 1989, which has returned nearly $3 million to local Estes Park charities and groups. 2022 marks the 34th annual Duck Race.

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All Are Invited To Join The Art Center’s 35th Anniversary Celebration Ribbon cutting with Mayor Koenig and the Estes Chamber Saturday, February 19 at 2 p.m.

The Art Center of Estes Park is kicking-off the celebration of its 35th Anniversary February 19 from 2-5.

Mayor Wendy Koenig will present a proclamation and take part, along with Art Center Board President Diana Wade and Founder Chris Switzer in a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

With the leadership and determination of Chris Switzer and Lynda Vogel, the Art Center opened its doors in May of 1987. As the Art Center steps into its next 35 years, we want to recommit to the foundation that our 21 original artists established in the Art Center. We want to continue this momentum built on the eagerness of artists to share their passion for creating art. We renew the original goals in the name of local artists and regional artists to support and grow

more art education, and to continue to be an avenue to the arts in our community supported by community membership.

Join us in this effort by donating, $35 for 35 years to raise additional funds to continue the operation of the Art Center. Donations can be made through the Art Center website at artcenterofestes.com or by dropping off a donation at the front desk or mail your donation to 517 Big Thompson Ave, Unit 245, Estes Park, CO 80517. Thank you for helping us continue for the next 35 years!

Follow this link for a Power Point presentation on the highlighted founders of the Art Center. Go to 1drv.ms/p/s!AnKj7RoYG0dMgX6upHISW9_mF7sn?e=cWafeE. For more information, be sure to visit www.artcenterofestes.com.

Spanish-Language Event: Help Envision The Valley’s Future Bring your good ideas and your family to our event on February 24 at 6 p.m. at the Estes Community Center (660 Community Dr, Estes Park, CO 80517). The Town of Estes Park and Larimer County invite residents and workers to join them to provide input on a long-term vision and brainstorm strategies to achieve that vision. This workshop will be conducted in Spanish. This is part of a joint Estes Forward comprehensive plan, a plan that will help guide policy and funding priorities over the next 10-20 years.

Why does this matter? This local planning process is an opportunity for our community to define the future it wants for topics such as housing, jobs, transportation, and public services. This plan will be guide the community and decision-makers for years to come and as such, broad community input is essential. For more information about the Estes Forward process, visit www.EngageEstes.org.

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EP Gun & Archery Club Announces Public Days For 2022

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

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

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

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

Republican Caucus In Estes Park March 1

There will be a Republican Caucus held on Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. at the Estes Valley Parks and Recreation District Community Center in the Chiquita Room.

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

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Bigfoot Days Return The First Weekend In April Estes Park Bigfoot Days returns celebrating all things Squatchy. This weekend event begins on Friday, April 1 with our Bigfoot BBQ (a ticketed dinner featuring celebrity guests), and concludes on Saturday, April 2 with a free outdoor festival in Bond Park. The festival runs from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and features appearances and talks from television Bigfoot celebrities & experts, live music, outdoor themed activities for the entire family, craft and food vendors, a Bigfoot calling contest, area Bigfoot tours, and much more! go to estesparkeventscomplex.com/ bigfoot-days for more event information

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

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

For more information please email estessunriserotary@gmail.com.

and to purchase tickets for the Friday night dinner event.

Salud Offers Covid Vaccine & Boosters

Salud is offering the COVID Vaccine & booster shots to the Estes community.

Salud está ofreciéndole vacunas contra COVID y de Refuerzo a la Comunidad de Estes Park.

Vaccines (Moderna & Pfizer) are available to anyone 5 years of age and older.

Las vacunas Moderna y Pfizer están disponibles para cualquier persona de 5

años en adelante.

Boosters (Moderna & Pfizer) are available to anyone 12 years and older.

Los refuerzos (Moderna y Pfizer) están disponibles para cualquier persona de 12 años en adelante.

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

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Guest Artist In Estes

Alexandre Hammoudi with Estes Park Ballet Renaissance students, Spring 2017

Recently retired American Ballet Theatre soloist, Alexandre Hammoudi, returned for his 8th visit to Estes Park, last week. During his visit Hammoudi taught both Ballet Renaissance adult classes and Protégé, Ballet Renaissance’s invite-only, tuition-free program for particularly talented and committed children. “Protégé rewards commitment and exceptional work ethic in students who might not otherwise have the opportunity to study classical ballet,” said Brianna Furnish, Ballet Renaissance Founder and Board

Member. This year’s Protégé program is generously supported by the Community Foundation of Northern Colorado’s Estes Valley Community Fund Committee, the Charmayne Gooch Endowment Fund and the Fentress-Brown Foundation Fund. Protégé works in partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County and the Presbyterian Community Church of the Rockies.

For more information about Protégé or Ballet Renaissance: www.balletren.org

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Thank you Estes Park for making our first week of selling cookies so successful. Girls have been at booths, been porch pixie's and delivered cookies right to your doorstep, and have taken online orders.

To find cookies near you, please go to the Cookie.

Finder website: www.girlscouts.org/en/cookies/how-to-buy-cookies. html. You can put in your zipcode and a list of upcoming booths will appear. You can also go to our Facebook page to find more information about where to find cookies.

You can also find a local Girl Scout and

ask her for her website to order from.

If you can't eat cookies yourself, you can donate cookies to our Hometown Heroes: the First Responders of Estes Park and Crossroads Ministries.

Cookie money all stays in Colorado! It goes towards fun activities and community service projects within our troops, funding our yearly camping trip, and funding camp scholarships.

Thank you Estes Park for helping our Girl Scouts become the leaders of today and the future!

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Estes Park Historian Laureate’s ‘From The Archives’ Made Available Online

Dr. James Pickering, Estes Park's Historian Laureate since 2006, is making his recently completed book, From the Archives: Essays and Documents of the Early History of Rocky Mountain National Park available free of charge through the Estes Park Museum. The free PDF or kindle compatible edition can be downloaded below or from the Estes Park Museum’s website, www.estes.org/museum.

From the archives is a volume of essays on the early history of Rocky Mountain National Park and its adjacent community. The manuscript is based on documents from the National Archives in College Park Maryland, the Rocky Mountain National Park Research Facility, and other places, including the collections of the Estes Park Museum. As the preface notes, "readers will come to learn a good deal more than we have known about the early years of the National Park Service, its inspiring first Director Stephen Mather, his able assistants, and their impact upon the early history of Rocky Mountain National Park. They will also learn considerably more about the Park's

Estes Fly Tyer Group

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

The idea of this group is to get together and tie flies, share ideas and techniques.

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

All skill levels are welcome.

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

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

first Superintendents, Charles Russell Trowbridge, Lewis Claude Way, and Roger Wescott Toll, concessioners Abner Sprague, Enos Mills, Roe Emery, Orville Bechtel, Emil and Edward Schubert, and Frank Byerly, and the history of well-remembered places like Deer Ridge Chalets, Sprague's Lodge, and Fern Lake Lodge. Not to mention the life and career of William Currence, the man known familiarly as "Miner Bill," who for several decades haunted the slopes of Mount Chapin. They will also have a far better understanding of a number of the key events that created the Rocky Mountain National Park that we know and enjoy today, including the long and protracted dispute over the 1919 concession's policy that at one point threatened the Park's very existence."

If you have trouble accessing the essays please reach out to Curator of Interpretation, Mikaela Fundaun at mfundaun@estes.org.

To stay up-to-date with programming surrounding this new title, please check the museum’s website and Facebook page.

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Five Fun Facts About… The Common Grackle

By Dawn Wilson

This week’s featured animal is the common grackle. Range maps indicate the common grackle prefers the Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park areas only in the summer and when they are here, they are not common. As an example, the bird banding program held each spring at the YMCA of the Rockies by Colorado Avian Research and Rehabilitation Institute (CARRI) only banded 30 com-

mon grackles in the 1998 to 2021 banding seasons. In comparison, 520 mountain chickadees were banded in the same program. Here are five more facts about this big blackbird.

1. Common grackles are in the same family — Icteridae — as blackbirds, orioles and cowbirds.

2. In areas where the common grackle is abundant, they prefer large communal roosts at night, especially from late sum-

A common grackle perches on a metal fence post.

mer through winter.

3. Common grackles prefer to nest in colonies of up to 30 pairs of birds.

4. A ground-feeding bird, common grackles walk around lawns and fields in large flocks feeding on pretty much anything, including garbage, mice, invertebrates, small fish, worms, eggs, insects and corn, a favorite staple in their diet.

5. Common grackles allow ants to crawl all over their bodies and feathers. A process called anting, the sting from each

ant secretes formic acid, which is believed to help rid the grackle of parasites.

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

A portrait of a male grackle. Female common grackles feature feathers with a duller appearance.

Common grackles have a very intense look, especially when those yellow eyes are pinpoint focused.

Common grackles feature iridescent feathers that appear purple, blue and green in the right light.

There are three species of grackles in the U.S.: boat-tailed, great-tailed and common. The common is the only one in the Estes Valley region but great-tailed grackles do live in Colorado.

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Don’t Miss Alice In Wonderland This Weekend At EPHS Auditorium Students at Estes Park High School Thespian Troupe 7284 have been hard at work getting ready for their upcoming production of Lewis Carroll’s Alice In Wonderland.

Chasing the White Rabbit, Alice tumbles down the rabbit hole into Wonderland. But things are a little different here.

Up is down, right is left and nothing makes sense! Will she ever make it back home to see her kitten? During Alice’s adventure in wonderland she meets all its famous residents: Queen of hearts, White Queen, Tweedledee and Tweedledum, the Gryphon, Mock Turtle, the Dormouse, Mad Hatter and March Hare, the Cheshire Cat, the Caterpillar and White Rabbit.

Cast List White Rabbit- Sydney Lewelling Alice- Sam Workman Caterpillar-Zach Lewis Cook-Gwen Harrison Mad Hatter- Shawn Mytling March Hare-Amelia Bryant Dormouse-Miriam Cramer Cheshire Cat-Alanna Finch Mock Turtle-Odin Rhode Gryphon-Cam Brown Tweedledum-Lizzie Doan

TweedledeeSkyla Powell Knave of Hearts-Rose Burgit Queen of Hearts-Molly Larson White QueenCassie Grandmaison ExecutionerGrace Thamert The show is codirected by Jordanne Bradley and Jordan Hazelton.

Grace Mechem makeup Laura Larson costumes Tech Crew: John Ferree Olyvia Meinking Sophie Kamprath Merlin Hamel Bruce Guy Kaydin Reihing

Caleb Macgregor Performances are scheduled for this Friday, February 18 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, February 19 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. in the Estes Park High School Auditorium.

Tickets are $12 for adults, $8 for students. This is a show for all ages with special matinee ticket prices at $4 for students 5th grade and younger.

Photos Jordanne Bradley & Jordan Hazelton.

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COMPETING IN THE OLYMPICS, THE SUPER BOWL… OR THE IRONMAN? We have been quite focused on two major athletic competitions this past couple of weeks…if you’ve noticed. We began watching the world championship Beijing Olympics, following the exploits of some of the world’s greatest athletes as they competed with one another and former records. To the degree that we were able we watched competition in the skiing, skating, racing arenas and ‘oohed’ and ‘aahed’ as athletes from many nations performed admirably for all of us to enjoy. As each athlete displayed his skills they were striving to show that they ‘were the best’ in the world, of gold, or silver or bronze quality, being able to be deemed qualified to receive those medals. I wonder how those who ranked: 12th, 15th, or 25th come away from the games feeling. Do they credit themselves for the great effort, prolonged practices, and energy they invested in getting ready for and performing in the games?

The same question comes to mind when thinking about the Super Bowl and the end of the NFL season. After hundreds of games performed during the NFL season to the delight…or disappointment…of millions of fans, it comes down to one game. As we watched the game Sunday I can’t help wondering how the thousands of other football players, coaches, owners, and fans felt. That game is ‘for all the marbles’, isn’t it? The championship rings will be awarded to the members of the Los Angeles Ram team, and they, alone, held the Lombardi Trophy aloft. I wonder if the Bengals and those who competed on other teams during the year, winning many…perhaps even more…games, feel. Did they feel like they failed, because they didn’t come out on top? Many fans and football executives will feel like it. And so, the move is on to become ‘the best’…next year. Because, only ‘being the best’ matters.

Contrast that with another athletic event. It takes place in the month of October on the Big Island of Hawaii…this year, October 6-8. It’s called the ‘IRONMAN’ world championships…“Where Champions Race!” It brings together athletes that have competed in qualifying ‘IRONMAN’ competitions throughout the world. Through the years, thousands have converged on the Kona area to participate in the greatest race of all. The competition consists of three ‘stages’: a 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike, and 26.2 mile run…a 140.6 mile ‘journey’.

My wife, Martha, and I were blessed to be serving a church there one year when the race was held. We had the privilege of watching the hundreds who were to be in the race as they practiced, while getting adjusted to the altitude and the race courses, and just ‘hanging out’. We met several of the former first and second-place finishers of the event.

We participated in an ‘Ironman’ prayer service, attended by many, as we called on God to protect and help each athlete. We were privilege to pass Gatorade to bike riders as they raced on that ‘leg’ of the course. The greatest joy of all, however, was to stand at the finish line, and view the face of every runner, on the jumbotron nearby, as they crossed the finish line. One thing you never saw was a look of disappointment or sadness or defeat as they crossed the line, just joy and celebration. Each one knew that they had done ‘their’ best.

There were hugs and well-wishes all around as people congratulated them for finishing the race by giving it their best.

The Bible tells us that that is the way that our life is to be lived. None of us will be judged on the basis of ‘how we did, in comparison with others’. Each winner will be declared such on the basis of how he / she did on the basis of their individual effort, dedication and use of their abilities and opportunities. With Paul, we can say, on that last day as we ‘cross the finish line’: “I’ve fought a good fight, I’ve finished the course (race), I’ve kept the faith. Therefore, there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, that the Lord the Righteous Judge will give to me in that day, but not to me only (I’m not the ‘champion’) but to all who have loved His appearing.” I hope you’re a ‘Winner’. We all can be.

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EPHS Swimmers & Divers Finish Season On A High Note Story & photos courtesy Mike Fallon

The Estes Park High School Swim Team finished their season last weekend at the Veterans Memorial Aquatics Center in Thornton. Coach Frank Ferree was elated that the team reached their goal to “compete at the highest level.” Despite the covid issues, Coach Ferree drew up the correct practices to qualify the team in five individual events and one relay.

Also, during the final days of the season, Captain Ella Santagati who swims all the events very well, took off eight seconds

in the 100 Butterfly to qualify for state.

Lily-Ann Smith swam alternate and anchored the 200-Freestyle Relay taking off an unheard of seven seconds. Coach Frank joyfully expressed “Where did that come from!” Outstanding diving coach Bill Kanter and his talented team accomplished a first in Estes Park diving history when four of the five divers qualified for state. Two made it to the podium in the finals. Special thanks to the families that were in attendance making their presence well-known.

Divers-Madison Fraley, Annalise Anderson, Kaylie Wallace, Sadie Morgan, Coach Kanter.

Swimmers- Laurel Williamson, Meah Weaver, Coach Ferree, Maya Kiser, Lily-Ann Smith, Ella Santagati.

Feb 18 - Feb 24

Ella Santagati, Sr.-100 Butterfly.

Madison Fraley, Fr.-Ready for next year.

Sadie Morgan, Jr. 10th.

Laurel Williamson, Soph.-200 & 100 freestyle.

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Labor Day Arts Show Accepting Applications in their own studios.

One of the premier arts and crafts festivals in the state, the Estes Park event typically receives more than 150 applications.

A description and photos of the work proposed for exhibit will be juried by a committee. Artists Ceramic art is just one of the mediums considered for diswho submit their applay in the Sunrise Rotary Club’s annual Labor Day Arts & plication prior to Feb. Crafts Festival.

28, 2022 will be considered first as the first Original artisan works currently are be- jury round is scheduled for March 2nd. ing considered for inclusion in the Estes Submissions after February 28 will be Valley Sunrise Rotary Club’s annual Lajudged at later dates based on availability bor Day Arts & Crafts Festival, Sept. 3, 4 of art mediums. Final Application deadand 5. line is June 16.

The Estes Park event is the anchor for For more information see final summer events in the community estesartsandcrafts.whitepapersplus.com; that features a full range of activities and applications and artisan details are availfeatures nearly 100 artisans who display able at www.zapplication.org/event-info. sculpture, paintings, jewelry, wood, pho- php? ID=9993#general-info. tography and fiber art and more created

Estes Park Senior Citizens Center Menu Feb 21 – 25 Monday, Feb 21

Country Fried Chicken w/ mashed potatoes, gravy & vegetables

Tuesday, Feb 22

Pot Roast Stroganoff w/ vegetables over Pasta & garlic bread

Wed., Feb 23

Avocado Bacon Cheddar Burger w/ 3-Bean Salad

Thursday, Feb 24 Philly Chicken Sandwich (topped w/ mozzarella cheese, green peppers & onions) w/ Homemade Chips Friday, Feb 25

Signature Salad w/ Grilled Shrimp (8) (greens topped w/ tomatoes, corn, cheese, craisins, pecans & croutons) w/ ranch dressing

Feb 28 – Mar 4 Monday, Feb 28

Denver Omelette (ham, mushrooms, onions & green peppers) w/ hashbrowns & fruit

Tuesday, Mar 1

Fried Chicken (3 pc) w/ mashed potatoes, gravy & vegetables

Wed., Mar 2

Swiss Mushroom Burger w/ Pasta Salad

Thursday, Mar 3

Eggplant Parmesan w/ Spaghetti, garlic bread & side salad

Friday, Mar 4

Fish & Homemade Chips w/ soup of the day

Starting Jan 1, meals are $7 for current 2022 EP Senior Citizens Center members and are by reservation only. (Or 3 meals for $20; use pre-paid meal tickets.) Exact cash or check payment required. Reservations must be made by 1:00 PM at least one business day in advance. Note, if you want to reserve a meal for Monday, Feb 21st, you need to call before 1:00 PM on Friday, Feb 18th. For reservations call 970-581-2195 and leave a detailed message. Pre-paid meal tickets and membership forms are available at the Estes Park Senior Citizens Center located at 1760 Olympian Lane and at estesparkseniors.org

The Center is OPEN (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 10-1; Tuesday 10-2) TriFit (MWF 10:30-11:15); Yoga/Balance (TT 10:15-11:15) Mahjong (Tuesdays 10-2); Crafts (Tuesdays 11:30-1) Two Bridge Groups: 1st, 3rd, & 5th Wednesday of the month & Every Thurs 12:30-4 PM Reserved Meals-to-Go delivered to your vehicle or eat at the Senior Citizens Center Check out our website: estesparkseniors.org or call for the latest information

How I Went From Double Bypass Surgery To Yoga Class

Golden Eagle

Dick Coe tells us, “I couldn't believe my eyes---this is a mature Golden Eagle in our yard on February 10th. A Golden Eagle is 30-40” tall and has a wing span of 80 to 88 inches. It is of comparable size to a Bald Eagle. Bald Eagles feed mostly on fish, Golden Eagles eat mostly mammals like ground squirrels, grouse, turkeys, etc. I have seen many flying Golden Eagles in the park and elsewhere, but never this close. This is Mother Nature at work and though we feel sad for the prey, we eat similar things. I was within 50 feet through our family room window.” Photo by Dick Coe

there were no workout facilities that offered child care.”

These days, Richardson is at The Rec every weekday morning and a few evenings, too.

He hits the heavy bag, practices yoga, has a weight training routine, and plays a little pickle ball and basketball for good measure. Due to some serious positive influence from Mike's partner in life and business, Mindy Stone, some of Richardson’s favorite classes are Candlelight Yoga with Leslie, Zumba™ with Patricia and High Intensity Interval Yoga with Chazz. You can find the full lineup of fitness classes and the Cubz Den child watch schedule by clicking on the fitness icon above.

Estes Valley Community Since his surgery, Richardson opened his own real estate company in Estes Center Member Spotlight Mike Richardson, a long-time local res- Park; Richardson Team Realty. He plans to enjoy his “second chance” for years to ident and Realtor, is a regular at the come with regular exercise and stress reEstes Valley Community Center. A few duction. He commented, “I found that years ago, at the age of 53, Richardson had an emergency double bypass surgery getting into shape is a lot harder than getting out of shape, so I will continue to repair blocked arteries around his to go to the gym as much as possible to heart. He recounts, “I felt that I was in pretty good shape at the time. But the re- maintain my fitness level. As a member of the Estes Valley Volunteer Fire Deality was that since I sold Mike’s Tree Service and started selling real estate, my partment and a part-time auxiliary ambulance contributor, I would encourage physical activity was almost non-existent. I also had two young children, and you to do the same!”

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Students Get A Look Behind The Scenes At EPH By: Pam Frey

On Thursday, February 10th the Crew at Estes Park Health ran the 8th annual Sports Medicine Academy Simulation.

They started the simulation in the high school gym where two athletes had collided. One athlete suffered a traumatic brain injury and the other athlete had a lower leg fracture. The Sports Medicine Students worked alongside paramedics and EMT’s to stabilize each patient and transport them to the hospital. Once students were at the hospital they got a lesson from Dr. McLellan, Dr. Florence, and Dr. Meyer about how each patient would be stabilized and things they

would be doing to help them along with what imaging and ultrasound could tell them.

After the emergency room, the students were shown different parts of the hospital where many different medical professionals shared their knowledge and expertise with our students. They spent time in imaging learning about MRI, CT scans, X-rays and Mammography. Students were able to go into an operating room and learn about how everything is kept sterile, what a surgical technician would do, as well as a surgical assistant. Dr. McLelland, Dr. Florence, and Nurse anesthetist Mary Bol-

geo all shared some of their procedures with students as well. Our students were amazed at how many people are involved in a surgery as well as the materials needed for each surgery.

Students were then led to a recovery room on the nurse’s floor where Dr. Florence shared what floor nurses do to help patients at this point. Students ended the tour meeting with both a Physical Therapist and Occupational Therapist. In this portion of the day students got experience with using tools to put on socks, grabbing devices to move items, practice building core muscles with balance balls and everyone got to

feel electrical muscle stimulation. This interaction with the students and therapists was fun as well as informative on some things they could do to help patients return to sports or just lead more independent lives after injuries.

The day ended with a delicious lunch provided by the hospital followed by a career question and answer time. Students were able to meet in small groups to learn more specifics about career pathways in medicine. Medical professionals that met with our students included Nurses, EMT’s, paramedics, Occupational therapists, Physical therapists, Medical laboratory technicians, an OR nurse and Doctors. This allowed students time to ask very specific questions and understand what they would need to do to go into that career pathway.

Our Sports Medicine class is overwhelmed with gratitude at the incredible day that Estes Park Health puts together for our students each year. With COVID our students missed out on this experience last year. Fortunately, they were able to participate again this year. The medical staff at EPH is exceptional and demonstrates their desire to help encourage our students to look into and see the opportunities in the health care industry. It is amazing to be part of a community that is so vested in the future success of our students. In addition, we would like to recognize the efforts of Dr. Florence for leading this simulation every year as well as coming into both the Anatomy classes as well as the Sports Medicine classes throughout the school year. We are incredibly fortunate to have him and many others that are willing to share their expertise.

Many of our Estes Park graduates have gone on to pursue medical pathways thanks in part to experiences like this simulation.

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THE GOMEZ TEAM

Javier Gomez Broker 970 213-8692

estesparkproperties@gmail.com

Maria Gomez Broker

Mountain Brokers

970 213-9479

maria@estesparkproperties.realestate

1200 Graves Avenue, Estes Park

236 Bobcat Dr. Gently sloping lot with lots of evergreen trees and aspen. Small meadow & rock outcroppings on the east side of the property. Plenty of Aspen & mature pine trees for shade. Great views to the east & north.

Borders Sylvan Dale Ranch to the east. Build a vacation cabin or a full time residence. Listed at $57,000

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Needs septic & well. Listed at $189,000

MIKE & MARIE

EDWARDS

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970‐231‐0495

ANDREW BLAESER

LORA DANIELS

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970‐624‐9700

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Broker Associate

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320 E. Elkhorn Estes Park, CO 80517 • 970.586.4425

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Each office independently owned and operated

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The Mountains Are Calling...

We'll Guide You Home – RE/MAX www.WeSellEstesPark.com

Mountain Brokers 1200 Graves Avenue, Estes Park

Office: 970-586-5324

www.GreyFoxLot.com $340,000

www.YourEstesHome.com $1,150,000

www.EstesParkLand.com $700,000

Call Kirk or Peggy

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2855 Grey Fox Dr $1,817,000

1861 Raven Ave A 5 $445,000

175 Cherokee Ct $975,000

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Bilingual Resources At EVICS family Resource Center we believe that it takes a village to raise a child, therefore we want to support and

Stop by our office to learn more about us, we will love to visit with you!

Recursos Bilingües

En EVICS Centro de Recursos Familiares creemos que se necesita un pueblo para criar a un niño, por lo tanto, queremos apoyar y brindar a las familias recursos para ayudarlos a prosperar.

El 14 de Febrero entregamos 72 paquetes de cuentos bilingües y 4 mochilas socioemocionales a la Escuela PriPatricia Rountree, Cultural Liaison and Paraprofessional for the maria. Patricia School District and Rut Miller, Family Development Coordinator for Rountree, EnEVICS. lace Cultural y Para profeprovide families with resources to help sional Bilingüe del Distrito Escolar de them thrive.

Estes Park R-3, recibió los paquetes.

On February 14th we delivered 72 bilinCada libro fue elegido cuidadosamente gual story time kits and four socio emopara asegurar que la traducción al Estional backpacks to the Elementary pañol fuera precisa, incluyendo cada acSchool. Receiving the kits was Patricia tividad y el kit de manualidades fue Rountree, Cultural Liaison and Bilingual elaborado meticulosamente para apoyar Paraprofessional from the Estes Park el mensaje del libro.

School District R-3.

El libro de este mes es Te amo Sol, Te Each book was carefully chosen to enamo Luna de Tomie dePaola. Pueden sure that the Spanish translation was acpasar a recogerlo de nuestras oficinas de curate, including each activity and craft Lunes a Jueves de 9:00 a.m. a 6:00 p.m. kit was meticulously crafted to support Además de nuestros kits bilingües the message of the book. mensuales, hemos creado una mochila The book for this month is I love you socioemocional para que la comunidad Sun, I love you Moon by Tomie dePaola. lo pueda prestar. Las mochilas socioeYou can stop by our office to pick up the mocionales tienen cinco temas: Tempackage we are open Monday-Thursday peramento, Ansiedad, Diferencia, Prefrom 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. ocupación, Agradecimiento y In addition to our monthly bilingual Aprendiendo a pedir perdón. Cada kits, we have created socio-emotional mochila tiene libros bilingües, un backpack to check out to the commujuguete liberador de estrés/ansiedad, un nity. The socio-emotional backpacks títere y más actividades, consejos e inhave five themes: Temper, Anxiety, Difformación sobre el desarrollo infantil. ference, Worry, Thankfulness and Saying Los tenemos disponibles en EVICS para Sorry. Each backpack has bilingual que los consulten las familias, los books, a stress/anxiety release toy, a pup- proveedores de cuidado infantil y pet and more activities, tips, and inforcualquier persona interesada en los remation about child development. We cursos de desarrollo socioemocional, la have them available at EVICS for check literatura bilingüe y la construcción de out by families, childcare providers, and relaciones familiares. anyone that is interested in socio-emoDe nuevo, un enorme agradecimiento tional development resources, bilingual a nuestros patrocinadores y colaboliteracy and building family relationradores por su apoyo y esfuerzo. ships.

EVICS Centro de Recursos Familiares Again, a huge thank you to our sponestá comprometido a apoyar a las familsors and collaborators for their support ias proporcionando recursos y programas and effort. como el Programa de Desarrollo FamilEVICS Family Resource Center is comiar, Asistencia para la Matrícula de mitted to support families by providing re- cuidado infantil, grupos de apoyo como sources and programming such as the Moms Café y Mamás en Conexión, ASQ, Family Development Program, Tuition clases de ESL y más.

Assistance, Support group like Moms Café Pase por nuestra oficina para conocer and Mamás en Conexión, ASQs, ESL más sobre nosotros, ¡nos encantará conoclasses and more! cerlo!

1600 Wapiti Circle #19

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•Unobstructed mountain views • Privacy like none other in area • End unit abuts golf course • 3 bed/3 bath • Open floor plan • Main level living • Updated Kitchen & Baths • Over 2400 sq ft • Well-run HOA

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19 Memory Lane, Glen Haven • 2 bedrooms / 3 baths • Beautifully forested setting • End of the road peace & quiet • 860 SF 2 level workshop Make some memories on Memory Lane, $639K

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ESTES PARK VITAMIN STORE

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Eric Blackhurst Broker Associate

Since 1930 this 38.9 acre property has provided travelers food, lodging and a place Owner reports 4 buildings have 21,988 sqft of finished living spaces, this property must be seen to be appreciated. $3,900,000

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$59,500 PLUS INVENTORY For 15 years the Estes Park Vitamin Store has been serving Estes Park and surrounding areas.Contact the listing office to see this successful business.

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170 S. St. Vrain, Estes Park, CO 80517

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What’s Happening At The Estes Valley Library HOURS & SERVICES Presidents’ Day Holiday The library will be closed all day this Monday, February 21 for the Presidents’ Day holiday.

Open Hours: Mondays - Thursday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.

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

Sundays, 1-5 p.m.

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

KIDS & TEENS Just Dance: Game Day Free Play

Saturday, Feb. 19, 3 - 4 p.m., Hondius Room Repeated Tuesday, Feb. 22, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Participants are invited to play “Just Dance” on the library’s Wii system. Also available will be additional board games and videogames to enjoy with family and friends. Sign up at estesvalleylibrary.org.

2-22-22 Tutu Science Tuesday, Feb. 22, 11 a.m. - noon, Makerspace A hands-on STEM program where participants will make Tiny Dancers using

tissue paper, copper wire, batteries and magnets. For ages 8 and up. Sign up at estesvalleylibrary.org.

Book vs. Movie Club: “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” Saturday, Feb. 26, 11:30 a.m. (Español), Hondius Room Saturday, Feb. 26, 1:30 p.m. (English) Book or movie—which do you like best?

We’ll briefly discuss the book, then watch the 2005 movie. All attendees take home a complimentary chocolate bar. Copies of the book available. Sign up at estesvalleylibrary.org.

EARLY LITERACY Pajama Storytime Wednesday, Feb. 23, 6 to 6:30 p.m., Children’s Room Especially for ages 0 to 6 and their families. Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and movement to wind down the day. No sign-up required.

MAKERSPACE Meet Your Makerspace

Friday, Feb. 25, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Crafts, tools, and tech: join a guided tour of the Makerspace to see all it has to offer, and meet fellow makers in the process.

Journaling And Mindfulness: A Workshop To Stay Calm And Centered The “Journaling and Mindfulness” workshop takes place on Tuesday, February 22 from 5 to 6 p.m. To sign up, visit the link at estesvalleylibrary.org. Participants will receive an email with the Zoom link before the session.

Diana Laughlin from Estes Park Yoga has been teaching meditation and yoga in By knowing a few basic techniques, you Estes Park for 10 years.

She studies can stay calm and centered—even durShambhav/Ananda Yoga, which teaches ing challenging times. The library is that yoga connects us to the divinity of hosting an online “Journaling and Mindthe inner self while simultaneously fulness” workshop, led by local yoga inmaking us more functional in the outer structor Diana Laughlin. In this onehour session, held on Zoom, participants world.

Visit estesvalleylibrary.org to sign up will explore centering practices, guided for the workshop, as well as to find meditation, and journaling using other special activities happening at the prompts. All levels of experience are wellibrary this month. come, including beginners.

Sign up at estesvalleylibrary.org.

Learn the 3D Printer Tuesday, March 1, 3 - 4:30 p.m.

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

Learn the Laser Cutter Saturday, March 5, 10:30 a.m.-noon Repeated on Tues., March 8, 3 - 4:30 p.m.

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

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

Shipwrecks: seeking the “LORD” Monday, Feb. 28, 6 - 7:30 p.m., via Zoom Join shipwreck hunter Ross Richardson in exploring the

Congratulations to Zeke Darnell, the Estes Park High School Student of the Week for February 18, 2022.

At EPHS, Zeke loves playing sports, basketball is definitely his favorite but he also enjoys football. He has lettered in both sports and likes to think he is pretty smart as he does well in school.

Outside of school, he enjoys spending time outdoors skiing, fishing, hiking, etc.

When asked his favorite place to visit he said he’d love to visit Alaska someday.

The opportunities to fish and ski there really appeal to him.

When asked about his favorite positive quote he said, “A verse in the Bible that appeals to me is, 1 John 4:11 which says, "Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another." He added, “This quote reminds me to love everyone because God has given me so much love already, so why not share it.”

The best piece of advice Zeke has ever been given is from his Dad who simply told him to trust in God. After high school, Zeke is still weighing his options but he’d like to work on a ranch and build his knowledge in that field. He’d also like to learn to become a youth minister.

depths of Lake Michigan in the search for the JARVIS-LORD, a freighter that sank in 1885. Sign up at estesvalleylibrary.org.

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

FRIENDS & FOUNDATION Cliffhanger Used Books Cliffhanger Used Books, located next to the Post Office, is operated by the Library Friends & Foundation, offering gentlyused books, movies, and music at discount prices. History and biographies are on sale through February: $2 hardcover and $1 paperback, plus tax. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.

Zeke Darnell 12th Grade

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Book Vs. Movie: “Charlie And The Chocolate Factory” “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” is both a classic book and a popular movie, remade for the big screen in 2005. Kids

dren will be allowed inside. The winners are: Augustus Gloop, a boy whose hobby is eating; Veruca Salt, a spoiled-rotten

Estes Park’s Thursday Night Dine Around Starts In March!

and teens are invited to this month’s “Book vs. Movie Club” program to discuss the book, then watch the film starring Johnny Depp as Willie Wonka.

The program happens on Saturday, February 26. Participants can choose to attend the Spanishlanguage version of the movie at 11:30 a.m., or the Englishlanguage version at 1:30 p.m. Sign-up is now open.

A limited number of books are available for attendees, which can be reserved and picked up in advance.

All participants will take home a complimentary chocolate bar to celebrate the theme.

The book begins with the tremendous excitement around Willy Wonka’s famous chocolate factory—opening to the public at last! But only five lucky chil-

brat whose parents are wrapped around her little finger; Violet Beauregarde, a gum-chewer with the fastest jaws around; Mike Teavee, a toy-pistol-toting gangster-in-training who is obsessed with television; and Charlie Bucket, Our Hero, a boy who is honest and kind, brave and true, and good and ready for the wildest time of his life.

The “Book vs.

Movie Club” is a monthly program, exploring the differences and similarities shared by popular children’s books and movies of the same name. Look for more “Book vs. Movie” events on the last Saturday of each month.

Participants may register now at estesvalleylibrary.org, and sign for an advance copy of the book.

Two Estes Park Angels To The Editor: I need to express my heartfelt gratefulness for the wonderful assistance I received this last weekend. Friday night, just after dark, I was returning home on Hwy. 36 from a family gathering for a recent death. The roads were terrible, but I was doing okay until I reached the narrow tight curvy section just below the long passing lanes. A car was stuck in the uphill lane and another car with blinking safety lights was assisting them.

As the road was clear of oncoming traffic I decided to pass them rather than stop and not be able to start again.

I made it by them but lost control while trying to return to the uphill lane… slowly sliding backward into the guard rail. There was no moving from there.

Fortunately I didn’t hit anything or anyone!

A young man came over and offered to help once he let the uphill traffic go through. Meanwhile a snow plow came around the curve above and I prayed he would be able to stop. He did, as did multiple cars following him. Traction strips were not successful and so several of the plow people (didn’t know they traveled in groups) along with the young man pushed and once moving they said to keep going up to the pulloff right next to the new cell phone building.

Then all four went to move the car that was stuck originally and got them into the same pull-off. Traffic was once again

Join us in Estes Park every Thursday night in March for a town-wide dine around event! Twenty-six restaurants all throughout Estes 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!

Restaurants/establishments participating this year are: American Legion Burgers & Gyros on Moraine Café de Pho Thai Cinnamon's Bakery Cousin Pat's El Mex Kal Estes Park Brewery Himalayan Curry & Kebob La Cocina de Mama Latitude 105

Lonigan's Rock Cut Brewing Company Rocky Mountain Deli Smokin' Dave's BBQ Stella's Place The Big Horn The Grubsteak The Wild Rose Village Pizza You Need Pie! Diner The Post Chicken & Beer Dairy Queen Sweet Basilico Tradicion Bistro Cafe Way Finder Cascades at the Stanley Hotel There is a Facebook page where all restaurants will post their weekly menus www.facebook.com/Estes-Park-DineAround-2126155854137586

moving and the young man helped the first car get turned around as they decided to forgo the conference they were planning to attend. Then he returned to my car and asked where I was going. I was trying to text for help…but no way to get the text out. He volunteered to take me home. Helped me park my car further away from the edge of the road, loaded up all the stuff I had carried with me for the gathering and then assisted me (with my portable oxygen) into his vehicle. We had a nice, safe and slow drive home and a pleasant conversation on the way. That’s when I learned his name. Nathan Richardson. Nathan unloaded everything at my home, walked me safely to the door and said he would be happy to take me down tomorrow (Saturday) to get my car. Just give him a call. He refused any payment for his

help.

Saturday morning my doorbell rang and it was Nathan. “I don’t like thinking of you having to drive your car up today.

I have a friend with a snow plow on his truck and if you will allow me to, I would like to ride down with him, clear the way out for your car and bring it back to you. ” I was overwhelmed by the continued kindness, caring and helpfulness. My car arrived home a little over and hour later and I got to meet the second “angel,” John Ferree.

There are not enough words to express my gratitude for the actions of Nathan and John and I must also add kudos to their parents who raised such wonderful young men.

Nancy L Willocks Estes Park

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Donate Your Tax Return To A Nonprofit By: Karen McPherson

Taxpayers can choose to support any eligible Colorado-registered charity with a simple designation on their state income tax return. Prior to the 2020 filing season, taxpayers could choose only from one of 18 causes approved by the Colorado Legislature. Now, the doors are open to hundreds of nonprofits across the state, including many in Estes Park.

The Estes Park Nonprofit Resource Center has compiled a list of local non-

profits eligible to receive donations through this new program. In order to be eligible, nonprofits must be in good standing as a registered charity with the Secretary of State for five years. Reference the list below to choose a local nonprofit (or nonprofit that serves Estes Park). This list is also published on www.epnonprofit.org.

If you are due a Colorado income tax refund, taking action is simple: ● Decide how much of your state income tax refund to donate (all or a portion of it). ● Enter the name and Secretary of State registration number in the Donate to a Colorado Nonprofit Fund line on your state tax return or tax software – or give this info to your tax preparer when you share your tax documents.

ANGELS

ABOVE FOUNDATION,INC, 20113032053 ART CENTER OF ESTES PARK, 20083005861 BALLET RENAISSANCE, 20123009517 BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF LARIMER COUNTY, 20023003484 CROSSROADS MINISTRY OF ESTES PARK ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION, INC., 20083008855 CROSSROADS MINISTRY OF ESTES PARK, INC., 20033000539 ELIZABETH GUILD THRIFT SHOP, 20083005841 ESTES PARK LEARNING PLACE, INC, 20063008400 ESTES PARK MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION, 20033003081 ESTES PARK MUSEUM FRIENDS & FOUNDATION, INC., 20063006487 ESTES PARK NONPROFIT RESOURCE CENTER INC, 20143031058 ESTES PARK QUOTA CLUB FOUNDATION, INC., 20033003949 ESTES PARK SALUD FOUNDATION, 20023009080 ESTES PARK SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER, INC., 20043010156 ESTES PARK THANKSGIVING COMMUNITY GATHERING, 20153026384 ESTES VALLEY COMMUNITY GARDEN, INC., 20153006513 ESTES VALLEY CRISIS ADVOCATES, 20023003401 ESTES VALLEY INVESTMENT IN CHILDHOOD SUCCESS, 20083008340 ESTES VALLEY LAND TRUST, 20083002762 ESTES VALLEY LIBRARY FRIENDS & FOUNDATION, 20043003587 ESTES VALLEY RESTORATIVE JUSTICE PARTNERSHIP, 20063002201 ESTES VALLEY WATERSHED COALITION, 20153002512 FIBER ARTS COUNCIL OF ESTES, 20143030610 FINE ARTS GUILD OF THE ROCKIES, 20103030291 FOOD BANK FOR LARIMER COUNTY, 20043002719 GLEN HAVEN AREA VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT., 20083004130 HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF THE ST. VRAIN VALLEY, 20033002288 HARMONY FOUNDATION, INC., 20083001965 LARIMER COUNTY SEARCH AND RESCUE, INC., 20033002763 LIFELONG LEARNING OF ESTES VALLEY, 20073004063 LONGS PEAK ROTARY CLUB FOUNDATION, INC., 20113032625 MURIEL L MACGREGOR CHARITABLE TRUST, 20143030632 ORATORIO SOCIETY OF ESTES PARK, 20093007915 OUR LADY OF TENDERNESS, INC., 20083005196 PARTNERS MENTORING YOUTH, 20023005421 PET ASSOCIATION OF ESTES PARK INC, 20083005875

PRESBYTERIAN COMMUNITY CHURCH OF THE ROCKIES FOUNDATION, 20103005946 RAVENCREST CHALET, 20033001708 ROCKY MOUNTAIN CONSERVANCY, 20063004207 ROCKY MOUNTAIN ELK FOUNDATION, INC., 20033003228 ROTARY CLUB OF ESTES PARK FOUNDATION INC., 20093002354 RUSSIAN CHRISTIAN RADIO, INC., 20083005380 TORCHBEARERS OF THE CAPERNWRAY MISSIONARY FELLOWSHIP, 20023005794 UNITED WAY OF LARIMER COUNTY, INC., 20023003467 VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT OF BIG ELK, 20083009040 WIND RIVER RANCH & MINISTRIES, 20103025341 YMCA OF THE ROCKIES, 20023003536 YOUNG ARTISTS AND SCHOLARS GROUP, 20143035308 This list* is important to keep for your records. Two things to keep in mind: if you wanted to support the Observatory in town, for example, you would need to know their actual registered nonprofit name is Angels Above Foundation. Another example, if you put Estes Park Rotary, which one is it? The actual name and its corresponding number are important for accuracy. Also, remember this is a state tax program, not a federal tax program, therefore, the identifying number for each organization is their CO Secretary of State registration number, not federal EIN number.

Refunders can deduct the amount of their Donate to a Colorado Nonprofit Fund donation from their federal taxable income if itemizing. Taxpayer information is private, so the nonprofit will receive notification of a lump sum donated through this program, but they will not get details on who the donor was or how much. The donor would need to volunteer this information to the nonprofit in order to not remain anonymous.

If taxpayers choose to donate just a portion of their refunds this tax season, the surge of support will give muchneeded funding to community nonprofits.

ReFUND What Matters is in its third year; this program was implemented by the state of Colorado and passed after much advocacy on behalf of all CO nonprofits by the Colorado Nonprofit Association. Read more about the program and search for other organizations within the state of CO at RefundWhatMatters.org or visit their facebook page, @ReFUNDCO. *This list was last updated in 2021; EPNRC has requested updates. EPNRC will continue to update the list online which can be found via epnonprofit.org Colorado is the first state to allow taxpayers to donate their tax return to local nonprofits they trust. Taxpayers can decide if they want to donate all or a portion of their taxes to nonprofits.

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Where Will You Be? By: David Allen

I’m sure you’re familiar with the song that many kids have grown up singing, “Twinkle, twinkle little star.” Well, I’ve been thinking about a song depicting the Lord’s return that reads “in a flash,

tom of the log ride waiting for my wife, my Dad, and our three boys to come splashing down. I was focusing intently on the top of the mountain where the logs were coming down when all of a sudden three empty logs came down. I

in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet (the Lord will return). For the trumpet will sound, the dead will be raised imperishable, and we will be changed.” (1 Corinthians 15:52) It really doesn’t have a catchy tune to it, but it has been composed, and will be put to music very soon. There have been several occasions as I have watched the news that I have wondered how close we are to the end of the world. Matthew 24 describes the signs of the end of the age, and I would think that we’re getting very close. When the Lord returns it will be quicker than you can blink your eye.

Where will you be? Who will be with you? A few summers ago I went through a test run. My family and I were at an amusement park when it all happened.

My Mom and I were standing at the bot-

thought this was quite odd so I turned to talk with my Mom about this and she was gone. I searched for her, but couldn’t find her. For what seemed like a hundred twinklings of an eye, I imagined that the second coming of Christ had taken place. Was I ready to go?! Are you ready to go?! Let’s get ready together! Jesus is coming back! To find out more on this, you can join a group of people who are living expectantly for the Lord’s return. We meet every Sunday at 11 a.m. in the Reel Mountain Theater. A live-stream service of Flatirons Community Church is put on the big screen and people are available after the service to answer any questions you may have related to the Biblical message. We hope to see you this Sunday! FlatironsChurchEP@gmail.com

Regarding Voting To The Editor: I'm tired of feeling like my vote doesn't really count. With Rank Choice Voting my voice would actually count.

What is Rank Choice Voting?

Rank Choice Voting has been used in the U.S. for over 100 years and is proven to create healthy competition. This type of election encourages a variety of candidates - by policy and demographic - and eliminates the “spoiler effect” where candidates are told not to run because they will split votes. Campaigns tend to be more issue-focused as candidates com-

pete for first- and second-choice votes, reducing negative campaigning and helping ensure more focus on the issues important to the candidates and voters alike.

I want my vote to count so I'm writing this letter to encourage Estes Park residents to learn more about Rank Choice Voting at www.rcv.forcolorado.org. Join the movement at Represent US at https://RepresentUS to help spread the benefits so that your vote will count too.

Kay Rosenthal Estes Park

Our Letter To The Editor Policy Our goal is to always provide the best service possible to our community. We accept and print letters to the editor regardless of the submitters opinion or subject matter. We try to print everything as space allows. We welcome opinions from all perspectives because it provides the opportunity for each of us to learn and develop our own opinion on any important issue.

We, however, do not print letters that

are hateful, hurtful, or vicious towards another individual or group of people.

This has always been our policy because we believe a courteous, respectful approach to communicating is the best way to make a real difference. We do require your name to be a part of your letter to the editor.

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Crossroads Wants You By: Brian Schaffer

Valentine’s Day was earlier this week and trust you had a lovely experience!

Throughout the week I’ve been reminded of lyrics from a song that came out in 1977 entitled “I want you to want me”. They have a catchy tune to “I want you to want me. I need you to need me.

I’d love you to love me.” For whatever reason this song came to mind as I was thinking of our staff of volunteers and how they serve in a variety of areas to help us fulfill our mission. For several years we’ve not put out a public invite to volunteers, but during this special week of love I thought it was most appropriate for me to let you know “I Want You!” Crossroads needs you! Our neighbors coming for services would love for you to love them! There’s an old saying:

Many hands make light work. Many hands is exactly what it takes to run Crossroads. On any given day our volunteers will outnumber staff by as much as 80%, as you put Crossroad’s mission into action by giving of your time and talent to serve your neighbor.

So often we talk about the impact Crossroads has on the neighbors we serve and rightly so. On the other hand are those neighbors who do the serving.

In God’s two-way economy He allows the lives of those providing the service to

be just as impacted as those who are receiving the service. We have numerous volunteers who comment on encounters they’ve experienced with our clients and how they are impacted with a deep sense of empathy and gratitude for the opportunity to serve. As a faith-based community resource center we want to be a place of service and ministry.

Which is why we extend an openhanded invitation to our community to come and serve with us. Again, I Want You! A more accurate statement is that I Need You! Whether you come volunteer behind the scenes or come and be the face of Crossroads, you become a crucial part of our work. The list of ways to serve with us is by no means an exhaustive list. The real point I want to make is the we literally can’t do our work with-

out your generous gift of time. Please consider checking out the volunteer opportunities we have by visiting our website at www.CrossroadsEP.org/volunteer Regardless if you volunteer, make financial or in-kind donations, serve with us, pray with us, or are on staff with us, I am grateful for your partnership. Your continued commitment is a real blessing to me and to those we serve! Call Tim Van Ryn at 970-577-6773 for more details, or shoot him an email at tim. crossroadsep@gmail.com

Estes Park Table Tennis Club Is Back!

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

All skill levels and ages are welcome.

Lessons available,

show up or call Joe at 970-232-8505.

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

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What Does It Mean To Be Sustainable?

By: Judi Smith

I have been in more than one conversation recently about the meaning of the word “sustainability.” Sustainability simply means the viable expectation of existing in the future. For an individual to be sustainable, he or she must have food and shelter. In today’s society medical care is generally accepted as essential and, more recently, we discovered that (while here-to-fore considered abundant and universal) fresh, clean air to breath is worth noting as an absolutely vital piece of physical sustainability.

As long as the individual has a certain minimal level of available funds, food, shelter, and medical are generally accessible – which is why most communities first consider sustainability from a financial viewpoint. The community that retains solvency while fulfilling the essential needs of community members will presumably last into the future. Of course, in most recent and complex communities, we include energy resources: heat and electrical, communication, waste disposal, as well as transportation to be a part of “essential.”

Relevant to recent calamity history, an important part of sustainability is disaster relief and recovery. For a community

to be financially sustainable, it must retain solvency while dealing with such experiences and providing for members.

Not an easy feat, as many have discovered over the last two years.

What about that requirement for fresh, clean, breathable air? Seventy years ago, this commodity was taken for granted world-wide (long before people in China started wearing masks on the street).

Fifty years ago, pollution began to be universally recognized in larger US cities. Colorado’s air was still comparatively clear 35 years ago, Denver’s “brown cloud” not withstanding. Ten years ago, when I moved to Estes from Greeley, the difference was not constant.

Now: I happily wear my COVID mask when going to the Front Range cities. (I found it helps.) The snow in Estes is still white. Down the mountain, snow maintains a gray tinge. How – and when – did that happen?

As we accumulate more infinitesimal pieces of particulate matter in our air, the air carries these bits of plastic and other matter into our water and land.

They have been found amassed in the lungs and other organs of animals and people, on autopsy. In addition, our air currently contains: methane (CH4), carbon- dioxide (CO2), carbon-monoxide (CO), ozone (O3), nitrogen-dioxide (NO2), sulphur (H2SO4), water (H2O), and breathable air (O2), all mixed together; also free carbon, oxygen, and hydrogen. Some of these gases are essential to our eco-system, others are toxic to humans. To be ecologically sustainable, we must control the makeup of our (breathable?) air. The EP Ecological Sustainability Task Force has submitted 51 recommendations that would improve the air quality in the Estes Valley. These suggestions will be addressed by the Trustees at the 5 p.m. Study Session on Tuesday, February 22 – virtually. I plan to watch.

When I asked my adult grandkids to define sustainability, I was very pleased that they included communication and relationships, a feeling of worth, i.e. Social Sustainability. Maintaining a broad, non-profit volunteer base is a community-wide sustainable activity often overlooked. The Estes community does an unusually great job of this. Helping people overcome medical threats, disas-

ters, and/or the continuing stress of constant poverty is only the beginning.

Education also falls under Social Sustainability along with libraries, various forms of restorative justice, and hundreds of other facets that are a part of a cohesive community.

None of these three stands alone. Financial sustainability, Ecological sustainability, and Social sustainability are all necessary for a community to continue. For example: in order to attract and retain a population, a community must offer the services that individuals expect: hospital, library, police, water, sewer, electricity, internet, etc. The sustainable community’s ability to provide services (retainable workforce) depends upon the very ecological, financial, and social structure that it must provide. Financial Sustainability is dependent upon Social and Ecological offerings, now more than ever before. Ecological improvements mean medical and financial gains.

Agree? Disagree? Additions? Deletions?

Comments?

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US Trail Running Conference Announces 2021 Event Was Operationally Carbon Negative Industry-leading event plans to be fully carbon negative in 2022 Active at Altitude, organizers of the annual US Trail Running Conference, announces that the 2021 event held in Fayetteville, Arkansas, in October, became carbon negative following purchase of appropriate carbon offsets. Carbon offsets are a practical and effective way to address climate change and encourage the growth of climate interventions. With them, you can counteract the personal carbon emissions or carbon footprint that you or your business create, while also contributing to a more sustainable future. Carbon emissions at endurance sport events were a focus during the climate and sustainability presentations at the 2021 Conference which included statistics from 29 mass participation events that took place in North America between 2014 and 2019, and reported their greenhouse gas emissions to the Council for Responsible Sport.

This review found that 98.5% of the carbon emissions at mass participation events came from event-related travel by participants. This data prompted organizers of the US Trail Running Conference to analyze the carbon emissions of the 2021 Conference with help from Native, a Public Benefit Corporation and certified B Corp.

Native works with organizations to develop authentic solutions to their sustainability challenges and implement both community and landscape-scale projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, strengthen businesses, and contribute to progress around the world.

Analysis of the carbon emissions generated by the 2021 Conference was provided by online calculators as well as data estimations furnished by Native.

Analysis of carbon emissions by the 2021 Conference was split into operational emissions, and participant travel emissions. The operational emissions were 7.14 metric tonnes of CO2, consisting of administrative travel to and from the Conference, transport during the event, waste produced at the event, power usage at the host location, and event apparel production and shipping.

Participant travel was also analyzed and estimated to be 12.9 metric tonnes of CO2.

A carbon offset greater than the estimated 2021 Conference operational emissions was purchased from Native by Conference organizers equivalent to 10 metric tonnes of CO2. This amount means the 2021 Conference became carbon negative operationally. Carbon offsets can support funding to local and meaningful sustainability projects that are responding to climate change, and enable organizations and businesses to pay it forward and support sustainability

projects that have meaning to organizations, businesses and constituents.

Specifically, the carbon offset purchased was applied to the Medford Spring Grassland Conservation project in Colorado, which is dedicated to preserving shortgrass prairie in the State.

To help achieve the goal of the 2022 US Trail Running Conference being fully carbon negative, organizers have included a portion of registration fees that will be allocated to offsetting participant travel to and from the event, and the carbon emissions this generates. The US Trail Running Conference will not profit financially from this process.

The US Trail Running Conference is an annual event that provides education, inspiration, and unique networking opportunities for trail race directors and trail runners. The 2022 edition takes place in Mukilteo, Washington, moving to the Pacific NorthWest for the first time in its ten year history. The Conference is held in partnership with the Snohomish County Sports Commission and the American Trail Running Association. The mission of the US Trail Running Conference is to lead, educate, connect and empower an inclusive family of trail runners, race directors and industry leaders working to share best practices with the trail running community.

Claire Lafave, a Manager of Client Strategy at Native, says "It's been a joy to work with someone as earnestly invested in climate activism as Terry. Native is pleased to have a project the running community can support that both protects open space and mitigates climate change."

Conference director Terry Chiplin said, “I am very excited to take the first step toward moving the US Trail Running Conference to become carbon negative. We have been drawing down from the future for too long, and I am grateful to several of our Conference partners for inspiring this development that demonstrates how accessible analyzing and offsetting carbon emissions can be for event organizers. We will be sharing best practices in the near future with race directors and event organizers to inspire and empower the sport to adopt aligned policies that will move trail running to become carbon neutral or negative, and do our part to help meet IPCC goals to keep global warming below 1.5 C and halve emissions by 2030.”

For details on the conference and to register, go to ustrailrunningconference.com/register/ Contact Event Director, Terry Chiplin for further information, terry@ustrailrunningconference.com, or 303-3049159.

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Florence Simmons Florence Moseley Orvis Simmons July 1, 1930 – January 16, 2022 Florence Orvis Simmons of Mesa, Arizona and Estes Park, Colorado passed in the early morning hours of Sunday, January 16, 2022 in the presence of her son (Bruce Orvis) and her sister (Cheryl Moseley). Florence had long admired a poem by Linda Ellis called “The Dash Poem” (the “dash” refers to the mark between the date of birth and the date of death). Two stanzas of the poem are: “He noted that first came the date of birth and spoke the following date with tears, but he said what mattered most of all, was the dash between those years. For that dash represents all the time that they spent alive on earth. And now only those who loved them know what that little line is worth. The “dash” that represents Florence’s life covered a wide range of roles, activities, duties, and experiences.…..she was a farmer’s wife living in Furnas County, Nebraska…..she played the piano for Sunday church services for the Hendley, Nebraska Methodist Church for many years.....she baked and decorated wedding and birthday cakes for a variety of clients…..she endured the deaths of two husbands, a step-daughter, her parents, a brother, a sister and many other family members and friends.… ..she was a cashier at Brodie’s Supermarket in Estes Park, Colorado…..she loved her children and stepchildren… …she was a retail clerk at Estes Park establishments including Brownfields, The Intrigue, and Bobbi’s Clothing… ..she loved to host friends for dinner… ..she loved listening to Brad Fitch sing and play guitar…..she was always more interested in hearing how others were doing than in telling them how she was doing…..her Berthoud-Dale, Colorado friends were very dear to her – Jane, Judy, Mike, Conny, Craig, John, Diane, Mary, Dick…..she loved watching birds…..she was a Sunday School teacher at the Hendley, Nebraska Methodist Church……a favorite pastime was to sit on the patio in the Big Thompson Canyon and watch the river flow by…..she thought of herself as “worthless” if she wasn’t working or doing something constructive…..she hated oatmeal…..she decorated excessively for Christmas… ..she liked jewelry and having her hair styled weekly…..she was a fastidious housekeeper…..she loved the music and jokes of Mark Lucas…..she disliked going to doctors and anything to do with a hospital…..she loved the

mountains of Colorado… ..despite living “in town” since 1967, she was still a “farm girl” at heart…..she sometimes despaired that she had lived too long… ..she never wavered from the farmer’s schedule of eating breakfast early in the morning, dinner was at noon, and supper was at 6 p.m. (or when the farm work was done for the day)…..she always had the refrigerator, freezer, and deep freeze stocked with too much food (probably due to growing up in the shadow of the Great Depression)…..she loved “knickknacks” (and had way too many of them)…..in retirement, she loved the warm weather of Arizona during the winter, but she was always counting the days when she could return to Colorado for the summer…..she would have not liked that I said “she loved” so many things here; to her, you love only “people” and you like “things”…..she loved her sister, Cheryl…..she insisted on being at home in her final days – not a group home, not a Senior Citizen center, etc.…..she seldom measured any recipe ingredient and the finished product still turned out great…..her Mesa neighbors loved her…..to her, TV was not to be watched during the day, only in the evening (except for daytime football and baseball games)…..she could be hurting and in some pain, but you would never know it unless you paid very close attention…..in her later years, Ron & Janet McClain (Nebraska) and Mike & Lori Fielding (Arizona) were special friends.…..she was proud of her children……she leaves behind many adoring family members including Susan, Bruce, Cheryl, JD, Kendall & family, Kendra & family, DJ and family and Dallas, as well as a host of friends scattered around the country.…..in her final days, she requested that a lamp on her bedroom dresser remain on at all times. The light bulb in that lamp burnt out minutes after she passed.....mostly, Florence will be remembered as a kind, caring, compassionate and loving person. In her lifetime, she experienced triumph and tragedy and came through it all with a smile on her face and love in her heart. She has lived a good life and has earned her heavenly reward. Rest in peace, we will dearly miss you. A “Celebration of Life” event to honor and remember Florence Orvis Simmons will be held at Berthoud-Dale Lane, Estes Park, Colorado this summer on a date to be determined.

Mildred (Millie) Staggs Mildred (Millie) Alene Staggs was born on December 17, 1922 in Wewoka, Oklahoma.

She went home to dance with my dad on February 13, 2022. She would have been 100 years old in December.

Her husband Clyde and son Kevin, and many lifelong friends preceded her in death and I’m sure greeted her in heaven with a great reunion. Remaining here for a bit longer are her daughter Shelley Powers and her partner Wendye Sykes, her daughter by marriage Diane Link and her husband Andy Link and two granddaughters, Jennifer Ramirez and Kimber Rodriquez whom each gave her three precious great grandchildren. She lived life through her family and it gave her so much joy just to know we were all happy.

Millie was an incredible mom and loving wife always putting her family first. The thing I remember most about my mom was how tirelessly happy she was to see us every day when we got home from school and that continued all the way from kindergarten through college even when we walked through the door with a full month of laundry. She always greeted us with some special homemade treat or when we got older, a trip to the local ice cream drive-

thru. She waited up for me at night when I was a teenager no matter how late I got home and always wanted to know my latest escapades. She lived through her children up until she left this world to be with her beloved Jesus. She was a devout Christian and lived her faith in all she said and did and that faith never wavered. Even though she didn’t talk a lot, we always knew what was expected and because her expectations were always based in love, I wanted to live up to those. Mom was not the type of person to have many and broad connections with other people. But the relationships she did have were highly personal and her loyalty ran deep. She’s sipping coffee with all those old friends and my dad in heaven now. She was the rock of our family and my anchor in life. You could not find a better mom, wife, or friend and she will be missed beyond measure. We love you mom and I know I’ll see you again one day.

Thank you Mom for showing me how to live life gracefully in faith and love.

I am the person I am today because of you and I’m so glad that you left this world proud of having given me all that you did. Please visit www.allnuttestespark.com to leave a message for the family.

Charles G. E. Stalfort, Jr. February 10, 2022 Charles G. E. Stalfort Jr. (92) passed away on February 10, 2022 at the Good Samaritan Village, Loveland, CO. “Chuck” was born, 19 April 1929 in Baltimore, MD and was raised there by his parents Charles G. E. Stalfort and the former Mathilda C. Steil. His civilian pursuits as a young man were interrupted by a call to service in the US Army as a draftee Private in 1951. Comfortable success in the military enabled him to complete his college education at the University of Omaha and later be selected for and graduate from the Army’s Command and General Staff College.

Destiny was to bring him a wife whom he met, courted and married during a tour of duty in Germany.

With his wife, the former Nita M Madere of Hahnville, LA, his son

David Charles and his daughter Susan Jeanne, he moved to Orange Park, FL after retiring from Army service in 1972 as a Lieutenant Colonel in the Regular Army to pursue civilian employment, build a dream home and give his children roots from which to grow into adults.

Chuck retired from civilian employment in 1991. During a visit to Estes Park, Chuck and Nita discovered the village. In May 2010 they closed their 38 year long adventure in Orange Park, pulled their roots and moved to the village for the start of a new one.

Chuck is survived by his son David and his wife Trena, two grandsons Taylor and Connor and daughter Susan. Private commitment services for Chuck’s ashes will be in the Estes Park Memorial Gardens. Please visit www.allnuttestespark.com to leave a message for the family.

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David Allan Martin David Allan Martin passed away on Sunday, February 13, 2022, while fighting a third round of lymphoma. He was born in Winchester, TN, on December 15, 1949, to Mary Florence Hannah Martin.

His family moved first to Columbia, TN, while his dad RD Martin completed a master's degree, then to Clearwater, FL, in 1960 where David played football, became an Eagle Scout, wrote the song for his class with Rick Roberts of Firefall fame, and he graduated from Dunedin High School. While accepted into the University of Florida’s honor program, David chose to honor his family’s connection to Sewanee: The University of the South in Tennessee where he played football for Shirley Major, hired bands for his fraternity events, and completed his freshman course of studies. As a sophomore he transferred to University of Florida, Gainesville, where classes were co-ed. He was active in booking musicians for The Rathskeller. He graduated in 1971, with history and psychology majors and began substitute teaching in Pinellas County, FL. He taught industrial arts woodworking out of field for a year before finding a position in his field of social studies at Gibbs High School.

During his years of teaching in FL, he attended and worked many rock concerts on roadie and security crews. Summers he would come to CO, specifically Loveland. He promoted and booked the FL band Just Another Rainbow in CO venues. After bringing so many friends out to CO who chose to stay, he made the decision to leave FL in 1979. He was hired as a US History, Cultures (a cross discipline course with English), Psychology and Humanities teacher at Park High School, Estes Park, where he coached football (defense and line), wrestling, track (weights), and later 8th grade football. In the years before retirement David taught AP US History. He embraced being an Estes Park Bobcat fully. He coached several Knowledge Bowl teams which competed at the league, regional and state levels. Two of his Knowledge Bowl teams won the State Knowledge Bowl Championship for AAA school size.

David earned his master’s degree in administration in 1990 from University of Northern Colorado. He was named the Tommy Thompson Teacher of the Year for Estes Park as determined by his colleagues in 1989. David was Social Studies Teacher of the Year for the State of Colorado in 1992. David left the classroom briefly during the 1995-1996 school year to be Athletic Director for EPHS. He returned to the classroom for the mental stimulation and increased student contact. He refereed junior varsity basketball for both boys and girls, and varsity level wrestling. He scored varsity basketball games and wrestling matches. Coach Martin enjoyed serving the students and parents of Park School District R-3 for 30 years.

Outside school David was active in his church and community. He was an Elk, a Mason, and a Shriner. He was a member of The Parish Church of St. Bartholomew, the Apostle Episcopal Church, Estes Park, CO, where he served

on the Vestry multiple times, served on rector selection committees, and traveled to meet candidates throughout the US twice and served as Junior and Senior Warden for various rectors. He was a lay reader, lay chalice bearer, and Adult Forum Discussion Leader and Program Director. David enjoyed refereeing and umpiring multiple sports for the Estes Valley Recreation District, including recreation league basketball and softball as well as Little League baseball and tournament softball.

He umpired more than 1000 softball games in his career.

David was an evaluator for the state of Colorado Teacher of the Year program associated with the Colorado Education Association. On behalf of the state of Colorado Masonic Lodge, David presented $25,000 to Colorado Teachers for the Year for 10 years.

Whether at school or in daily life, David celebrated and loved holidays. He would dress specifically for each occasion. Halloween was his favorite. He loved dressing up and sitting on a bench in town greeting all the Trick ‘r Treaters.

A close second was sharing the spirit of Christmas dressed as either St. Nicholas or Santa Claus. David’s favorite thing about living in Estes Park was the weather, especially the wind. He loved cross country skiing in RMNP, and downhill at Hidden Valley and Eldora.

His love of music spanned all genres, which made him a favorite DJ at school dances and for his frequent playlists on The Wheel jukebox.

David met his future wife MaryAnn Varanka, a science teacher, the day they both started teaching at EPHS, fall 1979.

They taught together for 30 years.

David is survived by his wife MaryAnn, a brother Michael, two sisters Tracy (Donald) Scott and Robin Martin, and his daughter Ashley Cole. He will be missed by nieces Sasha (Scott) Mindel, Cassie (Hai Tu) Varanka, Samantha Dill, Colleen Scott, Kelsie Scott, and nephew Ian Scott, and by grandnieces Gianna Dill and Alanna Mindel and great nephew Dylan Mindel.

The funeral for David Martin will take place Saturday, March 5, at 11 a.m. at the Parish Church of St. Bartholomew, the Apostle Episcopal Church, 880 MacGregor Avenue, Estes Park, CO. A gathering of friends will take place at The Wheel Bar, 132 East Elkhorn Avenue, Estes Park, CO on Friday, March 4 beginning at 4 p.m. The funeral service will be available on YouTube. Go to St. Bart’s website at www.stbartsepiscopalchurch.org and scroll to the bottom of the page. There is a button a YouTube button, which if clicked on, the link will be provided. Or, the link can be clicked on directly https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV yf8fRcca1FbaKN66xTd-w.

In lieu of flowers a fund is being established in David Martin’s name to support Estes Park School District R-3 classroom teachers to encourage initiation of and support for innovative classroom programs for students. Details will follow.

Please visit www.allnuttestespark.com to leave a memory of Mr. Martin.

The Estes Park Housing Authority (EPHA) is accepting applications for the position of Executive Director. The ideal candidate will have progressively responsible leadership experience and a knowledge of the operations of public housing, housing financing, business finance and property development. Must have the interpersonal talents to work well with partner agencies and the Board and to develop and maintain a myriad of relationships with outside stakeholders. Reports to a Board of Directors appointed by the Town of Estes Park.

The Mission of our organization states “In order to ensure a balanced and sustainable community the Estes Park Housing Authority creates and facilitates housing opportunities and services for persons of low and moderate income.” The Executive Director will lead and support all staff who are responsible for managing 200+ rental units, a deed restricted condominium development and a downpayment assistance program. Visit www.esteshousing.org for more information.

Approximately an hour from Boulder and Fort Collins, Estes Park and the Estes Valley are about 5 minutes from Rocky Mountain National Park.

The year-round Estes Valley community has a population of about 13,000, attracts millions of world-wide visitors and is a mecca for big game wildlife. The area offers world-class recreation and an outstanding quality of life.

EPHA offers a competitive salary from $86,400 - $129,600 DOE, Colorado PERA retirement benefits and a flexible on-boarding package. The Executive Director should reside in or relocate within the Estes Park School District boundaries. To apply, please send a one-page cover letter and resume to Laurie Graves of Graves Consulting via laurie@graveshrconsulting.com.

Applications received by March 11th will be given priority.

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OutdOOr EducatiOn instructOr Under the direction of the Outdoor Education Director, Outdoor Education Instructors will teach outdoor education classes, lead team building activities, facilitate climbing wall programs, perform organization tasks, communicate with schools and school leaders, and assist in any projects or tasks that better the Outdoor Education Program. Staff will received Wilderness First Aid, BEETLES Certification, and Project Learning Tree Certification. Dates: March 28 – June 10, 2022. $12.81/hour.

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Murphy’s River Lodge is looking for Full Time Front Desk Pay will be very competitive and based on experience!

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Completely remodeled, spacious 3-bedroom condo in Estes Park available to a woman or couple for minimal rent in exchange for meal preparation and some activities of daily living for high-functioning, sociable, disabled adult woman. State provides significant tax-free income to qualified person. Separate living area, bed/bath suite, office, and entrance. Respite available and family lives nearby. No cats, but friendly dog is fine. Covid vaccinations required.

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Rocky Mountain Conservancy Donor Services Manager Seeking an experienced team player to manage all aspects of our Donor Services department. Primary responsibili es include: database management, assis ng with the crea on and implementa on of the annual development plan, appeals, campaigns, grants, and special events.

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Now Hiring Accounting Clerk Salary Range: $16.40 - $22.96 / hr 24 hours/week Includes vacation/sick time accrual.

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Silver Saddle Inn Now hiring: Front Desk Clerk Evenings required Full time $17/hr - $20/hr DOE Benefits Must be non-smoker.

Apply in person: 1260 Big Thompson Ave. or email resume: info@estesresort.com

PROCEDURE FOR APPLICATION: Review full job description and apply at www.estesvalleylibrary.org.

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Certified Nursing Assistants and Patient Care Technicians Come be a part of the patient care team where you can make a positive difference to all we serve.

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Apply online at https://eph.org/jobopportunities/

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is hiring tour guides and assistants for our 2022 Season starting in March/April.

Must be available Thursday, Friday and/or Saturday nights.

Previous tour experience or hospitality experience a plus!

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RESTAURANT MANAGER, Line Cook and other positions *apply within* We are looking for YOU! Come be part of a fast-paced and FUN full-service restaurant team. We are looking to hire hard-working, self-motivated and high energy individuals to join our staff.

The Restaurant Manager position demands daily creativity, excellent communication skills, and the ability to maintain the highest level of professional standards. The Restaurant Manager must work well under pressure, be organized, flexible, self-motivated, reliable, and willing to work early hours. I am considering all experienced Restaurant Managers for this position. Requirements for this position are; inventory control, budgeting and maintaining cost, controlling labor, scheduling, safety and sanitation.

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InternatIonal Programs assIstant Assist the International Programs Director with administrative support, running cultural events, and orientation for all new international staff. $12.81 $15/hour with room and board packages available, if needed.

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We’re hiring for the following positions starting at $13.80/hr.: • Drive-up & Go Service Helpers • Checker • Courtesy Clerk • Day-Stocker • Overnight Stocker • Bakery Clerk • Deli Clerk • Produce Clerk • Seafood Clerk • Cake Decorator • Meat Cutter Get your application at: www.albertsoncompanies.com After your application has been completed, please call our hiring manager Ann at 970.586.4447.

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PUBLIC NOTICE ESTES PARK HOUSING AUTHORITY IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR A BOARD MEMBER POSITION The Estes Park Housing Authority (EPHA) is a not-for-profit organization committed to providing affordable housing to low and moderate-income citizens residing within the Estes Park R3 School District. Board members serve in a volunteer capacity for a 5-year term.

Board member responsibilities include active involvement as an advocate for EPHA in the community, assist in retention and development of housing opportunities, and examine policies, procedures and financial reports. The Board is responsible for the employee review of the Executive Director. Board members will be asked to participate in various committees as needed. Those committees include financial, personnel, and building. Special committee assignments are on an as needed basis.

Board Members must reside within the Estes Park R3 School District. The Board meeting is held the second Wednesday of each month at 8:30 a.m. virtually or in-person in the Hix Room of the US Bank Building located at 363 E Elkhorn Ave. Applications Available: February 18, 2022. Due Date: March 08, 2022 Applications Available: EPHA offices, 363 E Elkhorn Ave, Ste 101, Estes Park, CO. Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm or on our website, www.esteshousing.org

LEGAL NOTICE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ESTES VALLEY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NOTICE OF 2021 BUDGET AMENDMENT Notice is hereby given that a proposed budget amendment has been submitted to the Board of Directors of the Estes Valley Fire Protection District for the year of 2021. A copy of the proposed budget amendment will be open for public inspection in the office of the District, 901 N. Saint Vrain Ave., Estes Park, Colorado. The proposed budget amendment will be adopted at a meeting of the Board of Directors on February 23, 2022 at 5:30p.m. Any interested elector within the District may inspect the proposed budget amendment and file or register any written objections thereto at any time prior to the adoption of the budget amendment.

ESTES VALLEY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, Erika Goetz, Recording Secretary

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