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Construction Begins On The Elkhorn Avenue Water Main Replacement

The Town of Estes Park Water Division will begin construction to replace the old water main on Elkhorn Avenue between Moraine and MacGregor Avenues on Feb. 28, 2023, tentatively. The construction contract has been awarded to Dream Builders, Inc. (DBI), who expects to complete the project in early April.

The project is intended to expedite replacement of an old water main that is prone to breaking, resulting in disruption of water service and traffic in the Town’s busiest commercial area. A major break occurred in this location in December of 2022. To safely complete the work, traffic on Elkhorn Avenue between Moraine Avenue and Riverside Drive will become one-way (westbound only) with eastbound traffic detoured using Rockwell Street. To the greatest extent possible, sidewalks will remain open for pedestrian traffic and the project team will work directly with businesses to minimize impacts of construction as much as possible.

DBI will install the main line in the center of Elkhorn Avenue first and once the line is cleaned and tested, they will move the water service connections from the existing main to the new main.

The team will alert affected businesses of when they should expect brief water outages as the water connections are transferred to the new line. Once the

Town of Estes Park Utilities Director Reuben Bergsten commented, “We understand this work is inconvenient; we are working to minimize the impacts to

line transfers are completed, the road will be reopened to full traffic.

The Town has experienced two significant Elkhorn Avenue water main breaks within the past three years, indicating more frequent breaks to come. In August of 2019, shortly after Elkhorn Avenue received a new layer of asphalt, a water main break destroyed the asphalt from curb to curb near the Town Hall. On Dec. 20, 2022, another water main break blocked holiday traffic and triggered a water service outage for all businesses on the 100-block of East Elkhorn Avenue.

businesses and traffic through downtown. Completing this work in cooperation with the Downtown Estes Loop project will reduce the overall duration and negative impacts to our community.” Once completed, the new water main will minimize the risk of future water leaks on one of the busiest roads and in highest-density commercial areas in Estes Park.

For more information and periodic project updates, please visit www.estes.org/elkhornwatermain or contact Water Supervisor Jason Lang at 970-577-3622 or jlang@estes.org.

Construction Begins In March For US 36 & Community Drive Roundabout

Mountain Constructors will begin construction of a roundabout at the intersection of US 36 and Community Drive in March, 2023. Construction of this intersection will continue through late June, 2023. Working hours will be 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday. Please drive with caution and follow the guidance of any traffic control signage and flaggers.

Starting March 6, Community Drive will be closed at US 36 while US 36 will remain open to travel in both directions. During this closure there will be access to Stanley Park and to the Estes Valley Recreation and Park District’s dog park and indoor handgun shooting range from the south segment of Community Drive. Detour routes will be signed, including for the pedestrian tunnel under US 36 that connects the Lake Estes Trail with the Stanley Park Trail. This pedestrian tunnel will be closed during this first phase of construction.

Approximately in May, construction will commence on US 36 and travel will be limited to one traffic lane through the intersection construction zone. Travel delays should be expected as a pair of temporary traffic signal lights will allow motorists to alternately travel either east or west on the one lane road. Traffic lanes on US 36 will be open to travel in both directions during the Memorial Day weekend.

The need for improvements at the intersection of US 36 and Community Drive was identified in the traffic study prepared in 2009 for the Town's Events Complex

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

On 2/23/2023 at 7:13 p.m. police were called to the 400 block of Prospect Village Drive on a report of a motor vehicle accident. On scene they discovered the 37 year old male driver from Estes Park was driving under the influence of alcohol. He was arrrested and charged with DUI, driving without insurance, driving with-

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 19, the Estes Valley Fire Protection District

project. Because the new Events Complex would result in increased traffic through the US 36 and Community Drive intersection, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) designated the Town as the responsible party to determine and construct the improvements. In 2014, CDOT agreed to allow the Town to defer construction of proposed turn lanes due to the 2013 flood recovery efforts underway at that time. Since then, this project has undergone several design changes, and in 2018 a roundabout was proposed as the preferred solution. After receiving additional CDOT and Town funding, the Town bid the construction work in September of 2022.

This project is managed by the Town’s Public Works Department. The construction contract was awarded to the Colorado-based Mountain Constructors, Inc., and construction oversight will be managed by consulting firm Cornerstone Engineering & Surveying, Inc. of Estes Park.

The construction of this project will improve the safety for all traffic in this intersection, particularly for westbound leftturning motorists on US 36. Completion of the project will fulfill the 2009 CDOT requirements for the intersection improvement.

For more information, visit the project webpage at www.estes.org/US36roundabout or contact Greg Muhonen, Public Works Director, at 970-577-3581 or gmuhonen@estes.org.

out a valid driver’s license and speeding. He was then transported to the Larimer County Jail.

On 2/25/2023 at 9:15 a.m. police stopped a 26 year old male driver from Estes Park at Stanley Avenue and Aspen Avenue. The male was found to be wanted on a warrant for a misdemeanor/traffic offense. He was arrested and later released on bond from the EPPD.

(EVFPD) responded to 7 calls for service. This included:

• Alarm Activation: 1

• Odor Investigation: 3

• MVC: 2

• Fire: 1

Duck Race Heralds Arrival Of Spring To Estes Park

Last Thursday evening, at the Ridgeline Hotel, spring was in the air as local Rotary Club members held a kickoff meeting for their 2023 Duck Race. I was there to read a proclamation saluting the Rotarians. The Duck Race’s longevity and the $3-million generated over the past 34 years to nonprofit and charity organizations here exemplify the club’s tireless dedication to service. This year is the 35th time the race will occur.

Enthusiasm is high for the May 6 event. Over 100 volunteers are working to put it on, with 64-organizations participating. Each participating organization receives $22-per rubber duck that’s adopted on its behalf. Adoptions are easy to do and can happen anywhere around the world. They take place via the race’s online store, www.EPDuckRace.org. It features every organization.

Almost two months from now, near Nicky’s Restaurant, on race day, at 1:00 p.m., hundreds of us will unleash a joyful cheer when nearly eight thousand yellow rubber ducks go into the river. Each duck hitting the icy water will carry the hope

of a prize for its adopter. All ducks will be a source of support for their respective organizations. Thousands of people along the river banks will cheer every one of the ducks along its raucous journey toward the finish line at George Hix Riverside Plaza. There at the finish, those of us waiting for the ducks to come in will enjoy live entertainment and fun activities.

I am pleased to have adopted the first duck in the race this year, and encourage you to follow suit. Although we needn’t be present to win, the event is certain to be so much fun I don’t want to miss it, so I plan to be there. I look forward to seeing you there too. Together, we can welcome spring to Estes Park.

Correction: A recent piece about the ribbon cutting ceremony at Peak-to-Peak Stitching, inadvertently provided a wrong address for the business owned by Catherine Cornell. The correct address is US Bank, 363 East Elkhorn Avenue, Suite 201, Estes Park. My humble apologies.

Mayor Koenig, with assistance from Lucky Duck reads an Official Proclamation honoring the Rotary Club for its 35th annual Duck Race and dedication to serving the townspeople of Estes Park.

Photo by Christy Crosser

Lucky Duck goes through a winter training routine in preparation for the Rotary Club’s Duck Race in Estes Park on May 6, 2023.

Photo by Suzanne Jurgens

Lucky Duck gives some tips about the up-coming Duck Race to Kathy Park of the Estes Valley Crisis Advocates.

Photo by Suzanne Jurgens

Nine Reasons Not To Miss Frozen Dead Guy Days

Frozen Dead Guy Days is a beloved, wonderfully weird festival that has been around for 20 years. With a new home in Estes Park, it’s not just music and a coffin race. It’s a festive weekend full of quirky events, many of which are new and unique to Estes. And it’s going to be a ton of fun.

Frozen dead guythemed events around town will delight festival goers outside of the event’s main attractions. You can attend a free Icebreaker Kick-Off event at Bond Park, a Bands & Bloodys Brunch at 10 restaurants across town, an Irish wake for Grandpa Bredo at Cousin Pat’s, a polar plunge at Coffee on the Rocks, the Royal Blue Ball at The Stanley, a Frostbite Fashion Show hosted by Claire and Lauren Mollé, games and competitions at The Barrel, ghost hunts and haunted

1. It’s the dawning of a new era for festivals and musical events in Estes Park. And you need to be part of that history or you will have serious FOMO.

2. Where else in the world can you celebrate St. Patrick’s Day weekend AND a music festival as quirky as Frozen Dead Guy Days? Right here in Estes Park, of course.

3. Music lovers unite! Festival organizers have produced a line-up of really great local and regional bands for the big Saturday event. There is something for everyone, especially if you love Colorado jam bands.

4. Music, food and beer, oh my! Our home grown Lumpy Ridge Brewing and others around town are crafting specialty beers, cocktails, packages and all kinds of quirky stuff.

5. Whether you attend the music festival at the Estes Park Events Complex or not, imagine all of the people watching you can do around town because this festival draws an interesting crowd!

6. Have you ever tried a polar plunge!? One of those is happening! Here’s your chance to join the fun at Coffee on the Rocks and show your friends how brave you are.

tours at The Historic Park Theatre and more.

The main attractions will be frosty fun, too. With 32 teams, the coffin races will take place in an extended, tournament style format where competitors will race through an obstacle course of snow. Saturday’s music line up is filled with wellknown regional and national bands, including some Colorado favorites. There’s also a frozen t-shirt contest and pie toss in the works. Don’t forget to get your tickets if you’d like to attend these events.

Frozen Dead Guy Days has long been a Colorado bucket list item and we’re taking it to the next level this year in Estes. Read on to find out why you shouldn’t miss out on the fun.

Nine reasons you don’t want to miss Frozen Dead Guy Days:

7. Get ready to throw a pint back at Cousin Pat’s on Friday where they’ll have bands and their own twist on an Irish Wake.

8. Brunch with a twist! Yep, restaurants

all around town are hosting a Sunday event called Bands & Bloodys to cap off a fun-filled weekend.

9. Free shuttles! Get around town all weekend for free.

For more information about everything that’s happening Friday, March 17 through Sunday, March 19, go to frozendeadguydays.com.

Estes Park Health Lifts All Mask Mandates

On Tuesday, February 28th, EPH lifted all mask mandates.

“We continue to see substantial decreases in COVID-19 cases,” Chief Nursing Officer Pat Samples said.

“In addition, influenza cases remain stable, making the time right to make this masking change. We recognize that enforcing masking has not always been easy, and we thank our staff for their dedication to protect themselves, their colleagues and our patients.”

This marks the first time in three years that staff, providers, patients and visitors will no longer be required to wear mask in the hospital and clinical setting.

There are a few exceptions where mask wearing is still required.

• Staff and providers who are not fully vaccinated and/or have COVID-19 vaccine exemptions need to continue to always wear a mask.

• Flu exemptions also must wear masks through the flu season, which is through March 31 per policy when “within six feet of patients or any location where healthcare personnel may come in contact with patients and during all direct patient care activities.”

• Employees and providers who are experiencing cold/illness symptoms, and still feel well enough to work, are expected to wear a mask.

• Patients/visitors who have cold/illness symptoms will be asked to wear a mask.

Staff, providers, patients, and visitors are welcome to continue wearing a mask if they prefer. Please respect those who opt to wear their mask. Everyone should use their own discretion based on their personal risk factors and concerns for those around them.

Estes Valley Trail Runners

Estes Valley Trail Runners returns with a weekly group run!

Every Wednesday, beginning March 22nd - 5 p.m. @ Lumpy Ridge Trailhead with rollout at 5:15 p.m.

All ability levels are welcome; come hear the exciting developments in Estes trail running!

-EVTRTaylor Bodin, Kevin Benes & Sam Beal

‘Female Air Racers’ At The Next Aviation Club Meeting

Neal Standard, a member of the Estes Park Aviation Club, will present a program at the Wednesday March 8th Aviation Club meeting on female air racers of the "Golden Age" of air racing in the late 1920s to the late 1930s. The second half of Neal's program will discuss the Women's Ferry Corps during World War 2. Serendipitously, March is Women's History Month!

Neal is an avid aviation historian. He previously has given presentations in Estes Park, Longmont and Denver on The History of the Strategic Air Command, The Reno Air Races, The Indestructible Pappy Gunn and I Will Run Wild (battles of Pearl Harbor and Midway). He spent 24 years as a Labor Relations Specialist with the Federal Government, 15 years with the Gilpin County School District and three years as a substitute teacher for the Gilpin School Dis-

trict. Neal and his wife Pam moved to Estes Park in 2015 partly to be equidistant from their son's family near Black Hawk and their other son's family in Fort Collins. Since moving to Estes Park Neal had his dream job of guiding tours into RMNP for three summer seasons and one winter season.

The female air racers of the 1920s and 1930s battled blatant discrimination against "Fly Girls" in the air racing saga. Five daring women, "The Fly Girls," defied all odds and made aviation history by winning prestigious and monetarily rewarding air races. Those five women (except for Amelia Earhart) are mostly forgotten today. Also mostly forgotten are the contributions the Women's Ferry Corps made during World War 2. Hundreds of women applied for the privilege of ferrying planes fresh off the assembly lines to military bases, thus freeing male pilots to be instructors and war zone pilots.

The Aviation Club meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 8th at the American Legion Building, 850 N. St. Vrain Ave. The meeting will begin at 6:30. The public is invited to attend.

Larimer County Boards And Commissions

Serving on a Larimer County Board or Commission is a great way to be involved in your county.

Larimer County Boards and Commissions serve a vital role in making recommendations to the Board of Larimer County Commissioners on a variety of important matters.

Apply online at www.larimer.gov/boards. If internet access is not available to you or you have difficulties, you may pick up an application at the Larimer County Commissioners’ Office, 200 West Oak St., Fort Collins, Colorado, 2nd Floor.

New board members begin their term on July 1, 2023. The following Boards and Commissions have openings:

• Board of Adjustment

• Board of Appeals

• Board of Health

• Citizen Review Panel

• Community Corrections Advisory Board

• Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Board

• Estes Valley Planning Advisory Committee

• Extension Advisory Committee

• Flood Review Board

• Juvenile Community Review Board

• Land Stewardship Advisory Board

• LaPorte Area Planning Advisory Committee

• Larimer County Interagency Oversight Group

• Office on Aging Advisory Council

• Open Lands Advisory Board

• Parks Advisory Board

• Planning Commission

• Workforce Development Board

• Environmental and Science Advisory Board

Neal Standard

What’s Happening In Rocky?

An Update On Rocky Mountain National Park

Invitation To The Next "Cocktails & Conservation" March 9th: Fun And Informal Forum For Rocky Mountain Conservancy & Environmental Updates

Mark your calendar to attend the next Rocky Mountain Conservancy (Conservancy) “Cocktails & Conservation” program at The Barrel, Estes Park's beer, wine and spirits garden, March 9, from 6 to 7 p.m. Dr. Ruth M. Alexander will present “How Shall We Tell Their History? Women in Rocky Mountain National Park” in recognition of Women’s History Month.

Join the League of Women Voters of Estes Park at their Learn with the League program on Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at 10:00 a.m.

The meeting will take place at the American Legion Hall, 850 N. St. Vrain Ave.

Speakers for the meeting will be Darla Sidles, Superintendent for RMNP and Kyle Patterson, Management Specialist/Public Affairs Officer for RMNP.

They will discuss the timed entry program, construction projects around the park especially at the Fall River entrance and on the West Side for ranger housing, and other summer plans. The Superintendent will be retiring in June so this is your opportunity to thank her person-

ally for the great job she’s done over the past seven years.

This meeting is free and open to the public. All are welcome. Bring a friend.

Dr. Alexander is Professor Emerita of History at Colorado State University. She is an expert in American women’s history, environmental history, and the history of national parks, and author of an upcoming book entitled, “Democracy’s Mountain: Longs Peak and the Unfulfilled Promises of America’s National Parks.”

There is no charge and reservations are not required for the "Cocktails & Conservation" program. The Barrel is located at 251 Moraine Avenue in Estes Park.

The Conservancy and The Barrel held the inaugural “Cocktails & Conservation” program last month to share presentations in a fun and informal setting on topics that range from cutting-edge research to updates on Conservancyfunded projects in Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP).

The first program featured Isabel de Silva, a University of Colorado doctoral candidate, who studied willow water-use

strategies in Rocky Mountain National Park. De Silva's research will assist land managers in understanding the factors that may limit recovery and regrowth of these critical plant species in the park. Her work was supported by a Conservancy-funded Bailey Research Fellowship in 2020.

"Partnerships with local businesses like The Barrel create an accessible forum for people to gather in a relaxed environment to learn about issues affecting Rocky Mountain National Park,” said Carlie Bangs, Education Director for the Conservancy. “Making space for this research to be heard by the general public deepens appreciation and understanding of the ecology of Rocky Mountain National Park.”

The Rocky Mountain Conservancy is the official nonprofit partner of Rocky Mountain National Park and promotes stewardship through education and philanthropy. Projects include building and maintaining trails, fire mitigation, protection of land and cultural resources, sponsoring research and internships, and a wide range of educational programming ranging from Field Institute courses to RMNP's Junior Ranger program.

Learn how to get involved by visiting RMConservancy.org and follow the Rocky Mountain Conservancy on Facebook and Instagram.

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The Thunker knows this is rather silly, but March 3 is Talk In Third Person Day She kids you not—this is a real thing. Every year since 2006, on this day people talk to each other in the third person. The words I, you, and we are not allowed. Instead, he, she, and they are used. Although not popular with the multitudes, Talk In Third Person Day is celebrated across the globe, usually by word nerds who consider the practice fun, creative, funny, and a good stretch for their brains.

This unique day is based on illeism (pronounced like the grocery store aisle), which is the concept of using—they guessed it—third person. It is a technique used more often in writing than in speaking. Many writers think they can describe a situation better when using third person. They also believe it stirs emotions in a way that first- or secondperson descriptions can’t.

(“I see,” she said

Wait! Shouldn’t that be “She sees,” she said? It’s already getting difficult and we’ve…they’ve…just started!)

A series of studies conducted in Canada concluded that if a person uses illeism frequently, he/she may increase his/her intelligence. No guarantees, of course. But The Thunker supposes it is worth a shot. Ergo, she is writing in third person today, hoping to wake up tomorrow a smarter individual.

Many believe third-person-speak is a way to disassociate from narcissism since the excessive use of the pronoun I is often seen as egocentric. (Indeed, someone’s narcissism is more about how he/she thinks of and treats others, not themselves.) Yet using third person may also be associated with innocence or simplicity. For example, Elmo from Sesame Street speaks almost exclusively in third person. (Here’s an example of Elmo’s loose use of third person: “If you lose your blanky, me give my blanky to you cause that’s how much me loves

you.”). Sorry Elmo, but it sounds like uncouth baby talk to The Thunker.

It has always bugged The Thunker when adults speak in third person to very young children. When Mom says, “Come to Mommy,” it sounds like she wants the child to come close but not too close. (Mommy wants to see the tot walk but she doesn’t have time to give the child a hug.) These third person users sound like they must have been in the school bathroom smoking cigarettes the week the teacher was giving lessons on point-of-view in English class. Nonetheless, psychological studies show that thinking and speaking of oneself in third person increases wisdom and has a positive effect on one’s mental state. An individual who does not refer to himself/herself as I is said to be more intellectually humble, more capable of empathy, and is able to distance emotionally from his/her own problems. Bob Dole, Marilyn Monroe, Alice Cooper, and George Clooney were/are frequent third-person speakers. It is one way they attempt to distance their public persona from their actual self. The Thunker gets that and doesn’t blame celebrities for wanting public anonymity. After all, that’s why they went into politics and show biz, right? To avoid public scrutiny. Because the third person approach appears to be something everyone should be taking up, The Thunker suggests that remedial classes be offered to teach people to speak in third person. Imagine how much better the world would be if everyone increased his/her wisdom, was more intellectually humble and more capable of empathy. They can start practicing today, Talk in Third Person Day. Good luck.

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

© 2023 Sarah Donohoe

Advocating For Rocky Mountain National Park From Colorado To Washington, D.C.

While most of the Rocky Mountain Conservancy's impact as the official nonprofit partner of Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP) and similar public lands happens right here in Colorado, another important role is to advocate for Rocky and other public lands with bipartisan elected officials at all levels of government.

Ian Stafford, Director of Stewardship and Policy for the Rocky Mountain Conservancy recently returned from Washington, D.C., where he and Carolyn Carlson, Director of Administration, participated in the National Park Foundation’s (NPF) annual “Hill Day.” The purpose was to edu-

Mountain Conservancy, the NPF provided travel support for Stafford to make his participation in the day’s events possible.

At the Conservancy, Stafford’s other responsibilities include leading the Conservation Corps and the recently added Fire Corps programs where young adults from across the country are hired for projects such as building and maintaining trails and reducing fire fuels in the park.

“We can quantify accomplishments such as how many miles of trail are improved and the number of acres where we’ve directly mitigated wildfire danger,” he said. “But more than that is the professional and human development in our Corps members. They become passionate stewards of public lands and move on from the Corps with strong experience and applicable skills to lead the next generation of conservation advocates.”

“This summer we will celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Conservation Corps working here at Rocky and in surrounding National Forest lands,” Stafford continued.

cate elected officials and their staff on the accomplishments, challenges and goals of nonprofit conservation organizations and to request continued financial, administrative and legislative support.

Stafford wanted to highlight the impact the Conservancy’s philanthropic work has on Rocky Mountain National Park and other public lands in Colorado. Some 2022 accomplishments included improving 309 miles of trail, reopening the west side’s Green Mountain Trail in RMNP, research on the impact of fire to the trout population, and the delivery of a new Conservancy-funded search and rescue vehicle.

In addition to meeting with staff members for both of Colorado’s senators, Carlson met with Reps. Diana DeGette and Joe Neguse. Carlson thanked them for their support of the Great American Outdoors Act and addressed the need for affordable park housing, funds for deferred maintenance and shared the success of our growing Conservation Corps program. Because many of Colorado’s elected officials are already strong proponents of public lands, these work sessions are particularly detailed and productive.

Other benefits of the NPF’s Hill Day include networking with fellow conservation advocates to exchange resources and ideas, as well as opportunities to hear from and meet with National Park Service officials, according to Stafford. One of Carlson’s meetings at the Department of the Interior focused on the Conservancy’s dedication to getting underserved youth into the outdoors through partnerships with organizations like Environmental Learning for Kids, a Denver-based nonprofit that works to build an inclusive and diverse community of inspired environmental stewards by providing free programs for kids.

As an important partner to the Rocky

Projects will include continuing work to rebuild the Longs Peak trail, rerouting the Green Mountain Trail on the west side to reconnect to existing trail networks and reduce the risk of erosion, restoring backcountry camp sites in wildfire-damaged areas, and rebuilding camp sites in Moraine Park Campground following RMNP’s major renovations. Stafford said other projects will include planting native seed grasses and flowers. He said Conservation Corps crews work about half of the time in

RMNP

The Rocky Mountain Conservancy is the official nonprofit partner of Rocky Mountain National Park and promotes stewardship through education and philanthropy. Projects include building and maintaining trails, fire mitigation, acquisition and protection of land and cultural resources, sponsoring research and internships, and a wide range of educational programming ranging from Field Institute courses to RMNP's Junior Ranger program.

Learn how to get involved by visiting RMConservancy.org and follow the Rocky Mountain Conservancy on Facebook and Instagram.

and half in National Forest sites.

Ian Stafford from the Rocky Mountain Conservancy takes a selfie at the Capitol during his advocacy visit to Washington this February. RMC

Photo: Ian Stafford

Rocky Mountain Conservancy Director of Administration, Carolyn Carlson, meets with Rep. Diana DeGette of Colorado’s 1st Congressional District as part of the National Park Foundation’s “Hill Day.” RMC

Photo: Carolyn Carlson

Estes Park Duck Race Seeks Sponsors

Sponsors are needed to support the 2023 Estes Park Duck Race Festival. Their incredible generosity helps to ensure that the majority of every duck adoption goes to the participating organization selected by duck adopters. Sponsor donations are tax-deductible as permitted by law and help make the Duck Race the largest single fundraiser in the Estes Valley for many of the participating charitable and non-profit organizations. Sixty-four organizations will share in the proceeds from duck adoptions for the 2023 Duck Race.

“It’s a joy to help so many local nonprofit and charitable organizations, many of whom rely on the funds they get from the Duck Race to meet their budget needs each year, ” said Scott Thompson, 2023 Duck Race Sponsorship Chair. “Support from our sponsors is the life blood of the Duck Race and makes this all possible.”

This year there are three levels of sponsorship: Major, Associate, and Named Sponsor. Donations for Major and Associate levels of sponsorship may be in cash or in kind.

• Major Sponsors donate $500 or greater. In return, in the weeks leading up to the Race, a Major Sponsor’s logo is listed weekly in the Estes Park News, posted on the Duck Race Facebook page that can be shared to the Major Sponsor’s own page, and displayed on the Duck Race website where thousands of fans purchase their tickets. Major Spon-

sors also each receive a large personalized “Sponsor Duck” to display at their place of business, and on Race Day each Major Sponsor duck will swim across the finish line at Riverside Plaza and will be on display, their name will be announced over the PA system as their Sponsor Duck crosses the finish line, a short video of each Major Sponsor with their Sponsor Duck will be created, which will be posted on the Duck Race Facebook page and Major Sponsors can register to have a table and two chairs at Riverside Plaza, without charge, to promote their business during the first half of Race Day festivities. As an additional bonus this year, Major Sponsors will also be recognized during the livestream of the duck race.

• Associate Sponsors donate $100$499. In return, Associate Sponsors’ names will be listed weekly in the Estes Park News in the weeks leading up to the Duck Race, on the Duck Race Facebook page, which can be shared with their own page, and on the Duck Race website.

• Named Sponsor. This year we will once again have one Named Sponsor of the Estes Park Duck Race Festival. The Named Sponsor donates $5,000 and receives all of the benefits of being a Major Sponsor plus additional benefits that include commercials aired on the Rocky Mountain Channel. We are pleased to announce that Claire's Restaurant and Bar will once again be the Named Sponsor.

The 35th Annual Estes Park Duck Race Festival will be an in-person event, with the ducks racing down Fall River, on Saturday, May 6, 2023. This year’s Festival will feature live music, entertainment and activities for adults and children, drawing crowds to Estes Park from all over Colorado and beyond to enjoy the day. “We couldn’t hold the Duck Race without the support from all of our sponsors,” said Thompson.

The annual Rotary Duck Race Festival in Estes Park is one of the oldest duck races in the United States. Over the past 34 years, the Rotary Duck Race Festival has impressively returned over $3 million to the non-profit and charitable organizations who have participated in

selling duck adoptions. This year’s 64 participating organizations deeply appreciate the support of the sponsors,

who make it possible to help them carry out their mission to make the Estes Valley a better place to live.

For every duck adopted online for $25, the charity selected on the online adoption form will receive $22. 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.

To be a Duck Race sponsor and have your information on all printed materials, sponsorship commitments must be received no later than Tuesday, March 15, 2022. To obtain a Sponsor Invoice form, or for questions, contact Scott Thompson at Sponsors@EPDuckRace.org or 970-5909941.

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. 2023 marks the 35th annual Duck Race.

Hold The Phone! There Are More Calling Options Than You Think

Whether you love your landline, a.k. a. home phone, or want to say goodbye to it, with high-speed fiber internet you have the speed, bandwidth and reliability to choose from a number of options and likely save money too.

Some people are choosing to use their cell phones or a free internet service such as Skype, FaceTime or Google Hangouts which doesn’t require any additional hardware or setup. You simply use an app on your phone or download the software to your computer, laptop or tablet, and use it for voice and/or video calling.

If you prefer to keep your home phone, VoIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol) is a phone technology that allows you to make and receive phone calls using the internet instead of traditional phone lines. It is economical and just as easy to set up as the landline phone service that you have right now. The only difference is it works over the internet instead of a traditional phone line. You probably have already used VoIP before without knowing it, through an app like Skype or Google Voice.

Trailblazer Broadband, Estes Park's community-owned and operated fiber broadband company, has looked into offering phone service along with internet connectivity. After much research, Trailblazer determined that in light of existing options on the market and our relatively small customer base in Estes Park, it would not be able to offer VoIP phone service at a competitive price to our community.

While Trailblazer doesn’t endorse any specific VoIP phone provider, there are several great options to choose from including Vonage for Home and a provider called Ooma, which is a personal favorite of some associates here at Town Hall and some of our customers because of it’s low cost and ease of use. VoIP phones also provide 911 service, provided they have the internet and electricity to operate. This is easily accomplished in a power outage with battery backup so you don’t lose your phone and 911 service during a power outage. A UPS battery back can be found online or in stores like Best Buy, Walmart, Target, or wherever electronics are sold.

According to a recent AARP article, "At the moment,... Sunnyvale, Californiabased Ooma appears to be alone in offering something new that addresses reliability in an emergency. For several years, it has delivered very inexpensive VoIP service that competes with the likes of Vonage... In addition to the cost savings, the Ooma Telo 4G automatically gives first responders your home address

in a 911 emergency. If you have a power outage, the backup battery will keep the phone running for up to 10 hours." Read more of what AARP has to say about VoIP service in general and Ooma in particular.

Other advantages of VoIP phone service include:

1. Most services work with many existing phones, so you likely won’t need a new phone.

2. You will be able to keep your existing phone number or get a new one.

3. Set up is pretty simple... You’ll just plug the phone into the back of your Gateway and go.

4. Most services come with standard features such as caller ID, call forward, call screening and blocking, etc. Finally, many people ask about 911 and emergency services since traditionally in an emergency, a good old-fashioned landline phone has been regarded as the

most reliable method of communication. However, according to Chief Executive Michael Martin of RapidSOS, which works with thousands of 911 call centers across the U. S., "We are now entering an era where it is actually safer to call 911 from a cellphone because of all of the additional information that you are able to share. ” For example, Apple iOS users can choose to share critical health information via the Apple Medical ID feature, a potentially lifesaving function.

As recently as 2004, over 90 percent of households in the U. S. had an operational landline phone, according to data provided by the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention. In 2020, that figure has plummeted drastically to about 40 percent. As landlines become more expensive and less widely supported, it may be time to think about a change. Learn more about how VoIP works in this helpful Beginner's Guide.

Estes Valley Land Trust Coordinates Guided Tour of Sand Creek Massacre Exhibit

The Estes Valley Land Trust is coordinating a guided tour of History Colorado’s Sand Creek Massacre Exhibit on Tuesday, April 4th. Reservations for the tour are required and space is limited. The guided tour includes a shuttle to and from Estes Park and History Colorado in Denver, access to the entire museum and a catered lunch. The event is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and reservations can be made at evlandtrust.org/RSVP. This is not a fundraising event and the land trust is subsidizing the cost of the guided tour. Please see the reservation link for more details.

The Estes Valley is part of the traditional home of the Arapaho, Cheyenne and other American Indian nations. Forced relocation, disease and genocide displaced American Indians from this area. The Sand Creek Massacre is one of Colorado’s most significant events that define this dark aspect of US history. History Colorado’s new exhibit, titled The Sand Creek Massacre: The Betrayal that Changed the Cheyenne and Arapaho People Forever, recounts the deadliest day in Colorado history, when more than 230 peaceful people were murdered.

The Sand Creek Massacre is an extremely difficult and important lesson to

learn about the history of the original people that called today’s Colorado home. “As an advocate of land conservation and all people connected to this landscape, it’s critical to show respect for the ongoing trauma Sand Creek created and bear witness to this profoundly sad event,” said Jeffrey Boring, Executive Director of the Estes Valley Land Trust. “This exhibit was co-curated with Cheyenne and Arapaho leaders and draws from oral histories passed down generations; I’m glad that we can help Estes Park residents attend this important exhibit.”

Preserving lands sacred to the Cheyenne, Arapaho and other American Indian tribes is a priority for the Estes Valley Land Trust. “I hope this tour enables the Estes Park community to learn more about Colorado’s tribal communities and find ways to meaningfully recognize their legacies,” said Boring.

About the Estes Valley Land TrustFounded in 1987 by Estes Park residents, the Estes Valley Land Trust is a nationally recognized land conservation organization that has preserved nearly 10,000 acres of land and some of the most iconic landscapes in the Estes Valley. Please consider becoming a member of the land trust at www.evlandtrust.org/donate.

Have You Seen This Guy?? ...Of Course You Have!

You probably recognize Johnny D. (John DeForest), one of our local UPS delivery drivers. John is soon to retire from UPS after nearly 32 years of service to the Estes Valley.

In the last three decades, John has forged friendships with so many Estes citizens. He has picked up and delivered your packages with a hello and a smile. And Estes folks have reciprocated his friendly service with wonderful Christmas and birthday gifts throughout the years. He is an unforgettable presence in this community, and Estes will miss him very much.

John's last day with UPS is March 17th. Please share your well wishes for John by signing this on-line card, and by saying ' thank you and farewell' the next time you see him.

See the web address below to sign his card.

Story Slams: A Night Of Live Storytelling

Have you ever broken through a spell of the winter blues? Have you ever been unexpectedly renewed? Or are you just plain fed up with the howling winds of winter and are eager for the spring thaw and a summer of blue skies? We want to hear your story about it!

It’s no joke: The Fine Arts Guild of the Rockies (FAGR) is inviting you to a Story Slam on April 1st at the Historic Park Theatre. A Story Slam needs no introduction if you are already an avid aficionado of The Moth, but if not, you are in for an extra special treat. Story Slams are live story-telling competitions where storytellers share personal vignettes—without notes— connected to a theme. Our theme for the evening is Spring: Lose Those Winter Blues.

Come to share your own story or to discover how riveting live storytelling can be. Stories must be true, told without notes, and connected to the night’s theme. Other area storytellers will help to judge the event and to crown a winner for the night’s competition. Besides bragging rights, the winner earns the opportunity to tell a story as a part of the Stories Worth Telling Festival in

Golden in September. Come wow us with your words and wit on this incredible night of storytelling—or just come to listen to a good yarn. Our host for the evening is Nick Ross who has hosted story slams for The Moth for the last eight years in Denver. Ross is himself a passionate storyteller with a background in theatre and film; he performs regularly at Chaos Bloom Theatre and Rise Comedy— and for one memorable night, he’ll be right here in Estes Park for our own Story Slam sponsored by KUNC.

The Story Slam tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for seniors or FAGR members, and $10 for students. The Historic Park Theatre opens its doors for this event at 6:30, and the program starts promptly at 7:00. Tickets can be purchased at the door or online at www.historicparktheatre.com.

Also, see page 25 for more information because the FAGR is hosting a free workshop at the Estes Park Library to help you learn more about preparing for a night of live storytelling. Visit the Estes Park Library to reserve your spot for a story-slam workshop from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on March 15th

You can sign his retirement card here:

Women’s History Month Presentation At YMCA

The history of women’s contributions in the American West often get lost in the myth-making narratives of the wild and rugged west. More recently, with the completion of the Estes Park women’s monument in Estes Park, historic women’s voices are gradually being heard and acknowledged.

To celebrate Women’s History Month, YMCA of the Rockies is hosting Colorado State University – Fort Collins history graduate student, Victoria McKeller-Peoples at the Maude Jellison library, at YMCA of the Rockies on March, Saturday 11 at 7:00 p.m.

McKeller-Peoples will explore the history of one particular woman, Marie Greenwood, a Black educator, who attended a YWCA conference at YMCA of the Rockies in 1929. Greenwood fought segregation by becoming Denver Public School’s first tenured black teacher and her contributions to education, youth development and integration have impacted many lives. Come and join us to learn more about this influential woman and educator, and her visit to YMCA of the Rockies. This program is free and open to the community.

EPNRC

Announces Nonprofit Meetings By Sector Of Service

noted for each sector. Cheese sticks provided. Registration required. Quarterly dates for the various sectors are:

Arts and Culture: March 7, June 13, September 12, January 9

Youth and Families: March 8, June 14, September 13, January 10

Community and Education: March 9, June 15, September 14, January 11

EPNRC invites all nonprofits that serve the Estes Valley to meet quarterly with their peer organizations. Quarterly meetings focus on challenges, projects, and opportunities the group identifies within their own specific sector. The outcome is a support system–or accountability cohort of like-minded-mission nonprofits as they work together to create greater collective impact.

Sector meetings are facilitated by EPNRCC. All meetings are held at the EPNRC offices from 2-3 p.m. on the date

Conservation, Environment, Recreation: April 11, July 11, October 10, February 13

Emergency and Human Services: April 12, July 12, October 11, February 14

Healthcare and Wellness: April 13, July 13, October 12, February 15

>> Yes! I want to meet with my sector. Registration can be found online at epnonprofit.org. Questions can be directed to info@epnonprofit.org.

EVQG Meeting About Barn Quilts & Hex Signs

The Estes Valley Quilt Guild will meet on March 8 at 6:45 p.m. Guests are welcome for a $10 fee.

The program this month will be presented by member Joanie Jonell. She will give a short history of American Barn Quilts and a bit about hex signs. Barn quilts are a form of Americana folk art. Some are made in dedication to a specific person and hung up on a family barn. Others represent a family as a whole or a community. Come at 6:30 to catch up with friends, and bring your show and tell. Location for the meeting is Mountain Bible Fellowship Church, 1575 So. St. Vrain.

Memory Cafe In Estes Park

Memory Café is a free, relaxed, social gathering for Estes Valley community members experiencing memory loss due to any form of dementia with a caregiver, spouse, or friend. This supports caregivers as well as those experiencing dementia.

The Memory Cafe includes coffee/snacks, conversation, singing, and sharing remembrances through activities. Guests and volunteers enjoy each other's company and have fun together. We meet at St. Bartholomew’s church (880 MacGregor Ave.) from 10:00 – 11:30 the second Thursday of each month.

Thursday, March 9th our theme will be fun and games. We will explore different activities that your loved one might enjoy doing at home as well as a some group activities to stimulate our memories of the past. Call 970-430-8105 for more info.

We would love for you to join us!

The Power Of Letters

I have received many letters in my life. Some very important, some not so important. Romantic letters, angry letters, boring letters, all kinds of letters. I have also received two unusual letters. Unusual, in that, they were written by me to me. Recently, I ran across one of those that I wrote to myself in March 2015 and it had some pretty good information I needed to hear.

My first husband died in November 2014. We were divorced for almost 15 years before he became ill, so I expected to feel sad just not overwhelmed with grief. And I wasn’t but I did feel much sadder than I expected to feel. Maybe because, after our divorce, we became friends again and let go of all the drama that comes with a split up. We also had two young grandchildren and because of them continued to get together as a family for all holidays and birthdays. We met at ballet recitals and soccer matches. He was still “Grampy” and I was still “MiMi”. After he died, we had a small family service and a military service at Fort Logan. I supported his mom and sister and the grandkids with their grief and helped my daughter make the arrangements, plan the services, clean out his apartment, and sort through the piles of paperwork. But I didn’t recognize or take care of my grieving self.

I didn’t realize how much I would miss my friend and one-time husband, so four months later when I heard of a new program in Estes Park for people experiencing loss in their lives called, “Loving Spirit: Transforming the Journey of Loss” I decided to attend. Also, as someone who worked with survivors of sudden death and suicide, I thought this program would be a good resource. Run by Dayle Spencer, the workshop I participated in was over a weekend and had about 10 other participants in all stages of their journey through grief. One of the last assignments was to write a letter to ourselves giving credit for showing up and doing the hard work of grief. As it said in the manual, “…this was no time for modesty, we should sing our praises!” We put these hand-written letters in a sealed envelope and turned them in to Dayle with her promises they would be returned in three months.

The second letter, which I can’t find now, was written by me and for me and came from an experience that took place many years before. An Outward Bound long weekend program was designed for counselors working with people in crisis. At that time in the early 1990s, I was working for Crossroads Safehouse in Fort Collins and it was thought that an Outward Bound experience could be positive for our clients. Outward Bound requires participants in their programs to “dig deep and discover hidden strengths,” which could help them navigate their individual, precarious paths that, for our clients, included domestic violence.

This workshop was much more physical than Loving Spirit and started out with an early morning drive to Leadville.

Once there, I looked on with dismay as my backpack was loaded down with bags of sugar, canned food, drinks, as well as my clothes and personal items. I had no idea how I was going to get this 60pound pack off the ground and onto my back let alone hike a couple of miles to our camping spot. Amazingly, I was able to. We participated in challenges that had us down on hands and knees, maneuvering through ropes looking like spider webs strung out in trees. I was excited to learn we’d be rock climbing and rappelling back down next. My first foray into climbing was exhilarating. I felt like a Big Horn scampering up the jagged rocks, finding hand and footholds everywhere. On to something harder. The second climb was more difficult but doable. The third climb was nothing like the first or the second. Scrambling to locate pockets to place my hands and feet became harder. Halfway up there was nothing. Not the tiniest of cracks. The rock was smooth and as I leaned into the cliff and looked up at the two women holding the ropes that attached me, I became afraid I’d never get up this mountain. Also, I was a little embarrassed with the rest of the group watching me.

“Be like Spiderman!” the two at the top called down, meaning place your hands flat against the rock like they had little suckers on them. “You can do it!” the watchers from the bottom called out. I want to say I finally got to the top but I wasn’t Spiderman and I couldn’t. I realized that day, sometimes not being able to do something is okay when you’ve tried really, really hard. And sometimes having the courage to say no is brave. Our last Outward Bound exercise was sleeping alone in the forest overnight in a hammock strung between two trees. It was that night, spent alone in the wilderness, constantly scanning for bears that I wrote a letter to myself. We turned them in on our way back to civilization knowing they would be sent to us six months later. When the two letters arrived, I was surprised when I saw my handwriting on the envelopes, having completely forgotten I’d written them. Both letters turned out to be quite similar even though they were written more than 20 years apart. Both letters told me I was brave. Brave to sign up for the workshops and brave to do all the things I did. My favorite lines were written on a sunny afternoon in March, right here in Estes at the Living Spirt program. On March 8, 2015 I wrote, “Mary, you walk in harmony and when you don’t it’s because you’re out of sync with your own true self. Let go of that scrappy little girl that falls down and has scrapes all over her knees. You aren’t that anymore.” And, it’s true I’m not.

If you would like to learn more about these two programs, head over to their websites: www.lovingspirit.info and www.outwardbound.org.

Mary Mesropian has lived in the Estes Park area since 1994 and is a new SoulCollage® Facilitator. Her email is maryruthdancer@yahoo.

Bella And Triste Are Looking For Loving New Homes

Bella is recovering from her spay surgery and is a seven month old, 60 pound puppy that loves everyone and dogs too! She is very playful and also crate trained. Bella will be ready for her new home soon.

Beautiful Triste is about nine months old and is a friendly, playful, outgoing girl. She seems to do okay with dogs but will likely need a slower introduction with kitty friends.

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

All pets are offered through the Pet Association of Estes Park, a non-profit organization that is your local humane society. You can make a tax-deductible donation to the Pet Association by sending your check to P.O. Box 4342, Estes Park, CO 80517.

Bella Triste

Lucy Leija 12th Grade

Congratulations to Lucy Leija, the Estes Park High School Student of the Week for March 3, 2023.

Lucy is the daughter of Anne and Terry Leija.

At EPHS, Lucy is a part of Key Club and the singing group, Major 13. Her favorite classes are concert choir and sculpture art. She has maintained a 4.0 GPA all of high school and has taken and is currently taking college classes through Front Range Community College. Outside of school she loves to hike, spend time outside, bake, listen to music, do any type of art and spend time with her friends and family. Lucy works at Brownfields Souvenirs and Outdoor Gear in the summer months. She loves it because she works with amazing people, has a lot of fun, and she gets to talk to people traveling through Estes Park. Her favorite hobby is trying new types of art and some of her favorites are embroidery and ceramics.

When asked a place she’d love to visit, Lucy said, “I would love to travel to Iceland and the Faroe Islands because they are both so beautiful! The green hills, wa-

Hermit Park and Red Mountain Open Spaces Reopen After Winter Closure

terfalls and unique landscapes would be amazing to see and explore.”

Lucy said her favorite quote that really resinates with her is, "There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be" from the Beatles song, "All You Need Is Love." She added, “I love this quote because it reminds me that everything happens for a reason and that each moment is important in some way.”

The best piece of advice she has ever received is to never waste time focusing on the past or future too much. Live in the moment and do the things that make you the happiest.

After high school, Lucy said, “I plan to go to college. I have been accepted to many colleges but I am currently deciding between attending Colorado State University or Western Washington University next fall. I plan to pursue a degree in art because I love to create and it is what makes me truly happy.

After I graduate I have plans to travel as well as see Taylor Swift in concert!

Hermit Park Open Space, located two miles southeast of Estes Park, and Red Mountain Open Space, located 25 miles north of Fort Collins, reopened today, Wednesday, March 1, weather dependent, following a seasonal winter closure. This will be a limited opening at Hermit Park Open Space with portions of the campgrounds and cabin loop opening for the season. The road through Hermit Park Open Space will be open to vehicles up to the Kruger Rock Trail-

head. Visitors may still access the Moose Meadow Trail via foot, bike or horse.

Access to trails are weather dependent. Roads and trails may be closed due to muddy or other adverse conditions. Before heading out, check current conditions at Colorado Trails Explorer (COTREX) at trails.colorado.gov.

For camping information and reservations, please visit www.larimercamping.com.

Community Invited To YMCA International Dinner

YMCA of the Rockies will host the popular International Dinner on Monday, March 27 at 5 p.m. in the Assembly Hall. All are welcome to attend the free event and share in the night of international food and fun! The YMCA international exchange staff will present different dishes of the cuisine from their

countries and give everyone the chance to travel across the world through delicious meals and cultural sharing. Information will be shared about their flag, traditional customs, culture, language, and so much more. This is a great opportunity to experience the food and cultures of different countries in one evening!

Youth Exchange Student Returns To Estes Park For A Visit

her High School Junior year back home in Chile. Therefore, when she finished her youth exchange year here in Estes Park and returned home to Chile in August 2020, she had to restart her High School Junior year and complete her High School Senior year because credits from Estes Park high school did not transfer. She knew this coming to the US but to her, the experience of living in the US was worth it.

Estes Park Rotary Spearheads Fundraising For Rotary Relief To Turkey/Syria

By: Jean Rissmiller, Estes Valley Sunrise Rotary

During the Estes Park High School year 2019-2020, Antonia Troncoso was a Rotary youth exchange student, from Chile, hosted by both of our local Estes Park Rotary Clubs. During her academic year in Estes Park, she played Varsity Volleyball as well as Basketball and had an immediate group of friends, several with whom she has maintained a close social network.

She recently returned to Estes Park during her summer break from University (January 22 – March 1, 2023) where she stayed with both The Rissmiller’s and The Morgan’s. She spoke at both the Sunrise and Noon Rotary clubs this past week and briefed us on her time since she left Estes Park in August 2020. Upon returning to her home country in August 2020, she endured the same COVID imposed lockdowns as the rest of the world. She couldn’t work nor could she attend school in person. The school year in the Southern Hemisphere is from March to Dec. Leaving Chile and arriving in the US in August 2019 meant that she had only completed 1/2 a year of

Since COVID was still rampant, Antonia found an online course that she could take in the evenings to complete these high school requirements. She finished the equivalent of two years of high school in one year with this online program! At the same time, she took a day course to prepare for college entrance exams. It was an intense year of study, but it paid off as she was accepted into one of the top Engineering Universities in Santiago to follow a Biomedical Engineering path. Biomedical engineers focus on advances in technology and medicine to develop new devices and equipment for improving human health. For example, they might design software to run medical equipment or computer simulations to test new drug therapies. This career path is a bridge between the medical field and Engineering which Antonia sees as a solid career path for the future. Antonia will begin her second year of University in the Santiago area in mid-March.

Ever considered being a Host Family? Both Rotary Clubs in Estes Park will host another youth exchange student in August 2023 for the 2023/2024 school year. We are currently in search of three host families. You do not have to be in Rotary to be a host family. It’s only a three to four month commitment per family and can be a very rewarding experience for both you and the student. Questions? Please contact jean.rissmiller@gmail.com.

Sunrise Rotary Invites Charitable Organizations To Apply For Funding

Turkey and Syria were struck by a devastating earthquake on Feb. 6 that has killed tens of thousands of people, destroyed thousands of homes and other structures, and left people across the region without shelter in bitterly cold winter weather. While responders were still providing aid to those impacted by the first earthquake, another 6.4 magnitude occurred in the same area on Feb. 20, A series of high-magnitude tremors continues.

The Rotary world responded to this catastrophe immediately. Rotary International President Jennifer Jones activated our disaster response efforts, communicated with the affected districts, and encouraged governors in those regions to apply for disaster response grants and share information about their relief efforts so that Rotary can amplify the calls for support.

Rotary International Foundation Trustees decided that all donations made to the Turkey/Syria Disaster Response Fund from now until March 31 will be used to aid earthquake relief projects through disaster response grants.

Many people want to help. Here’s how Estes Valley residents can donate to have the greatest impact:

The Rotary Club of Estes Park is encouraging contributions to the Rotary International Disaster Response Fund. The Fund is providing disaster response grants to Rotary districts in Turkey and Syria affected by earthquakes. These expedited Disaster Response Grants can be used to supply water, food, medicine,

shelter, and clothing.

Rotary Club of Estes Park members and our local club foundation will also be making and collecting donations to assist in the effort.

Donations may be given to Rotary members, turned in at club meetings or mailed to:

Rotary Club of Estes Park

P.O. Box 1365

Estes Park CO 80517

Checks should be made out to: Rotary International Foundation.

Memo line should note: Disaster Response Fund – Turkey/Syria

Timeline:

• Our target date for gathering funds is March 16, but prompt donations will be appreciated, as the need is immediate!

• The club treasurer will forward donations to the Rotary International Foundation frequently because of the urgency of the situation. A form listing the donor and amount will accompany these mailings.

• Donations will be accepted after March 16, but the spirit of this “deadline” is to quickly supply as much aid as possible through the RI Disaster Response Fund to Rotary Districts in Turkey and Syria that are supplying needed water, food, medicine, shelter, supplies, and clothing.

If you have questions, or wish to donate on line, Ron Gordon, International Service Committee director, will be happy to help. Please call Ron at 970586-0370.

Estes Park Genealogical Society Meeting March 9th

The Estes Park Genealogical Society will meet on Thursday, March 9th at 1 p.m. in the Hondius Community Room at the Estes Valley Library.

to benefit the Estes Valley community.

To apply for funding, complete and submit the grant application at bit.ly/3xLATHI no later than March 31, 2023.

For more information please email estessunriserotary@gmail.com.

This month’s program will feature Estes Park Museum Director Derek Fortini with his mother, Kathleen Fortini, as a special guest. There has always been a strong lineage to Ireland on Derek's mother's maiden side. After a trip to Ireland and Scotland, Derek was able to find the family name in numerous places in Scotland, but not Ireland. This begged the question, was his family Scottish and not Irish? Learn what Derek and his mother have discovered since investigating it more. The program will also include genealogical research conducted by Derek’s grandparents, and how his mother, Kathleen Fortini, created a cherished book of family genealogy for Derek and his siblings. Derek will share some interesting family stories and

Kathleen will share the book she created with the group. Derek will also give an update on how the Estes Park Museum, and the larger museum profession, continues to make their archives and collections more accessible to the public for research.

Derek is a Colorado native who grew up primarily in north Denver and has visited Estes Park since childhood.

Derek pursued Art History as a major and received his Masters Degree from the University of Denver, with a focus on Museum Studies. He has worked at the Estes Park Museum since the end of 2006 and as the Director of the Museum since 2009. Derek spends much of his free time seeking adventure along with his wife and daughter.

The Estes Park Genealogical Society, EPGS, meets in the Hondius Community Room. EPGS provides historic and genealogical speakers and programs that are free and open to the public. All are invited.

The Estes Valley Sunrise Rotary (EVSR) invites proposals from charitable organizations in the Estes Valley for grants to support programs and projects (programs)

Increase In Mountain Lion Activity In The Estes Valley

lions. If you live/recreate in lion country, please remember it's YOUR responsibility to take necessary precautions to COEXIST with these amazing creatures:

• Avoid times lions are most active (dusk & dawn).

• Never leave pets unattended and keep on leash at all times.

• Do not attract wildlife, feeding animals such as deer is not only illegal, but also attracts their natural predators as well. Predators follow prey.

• Make sure areas where you come and go are well lit. If you encounter a mountain lion:

• Do not approach. Most lions will try to avoid a confrontation.

• Back away slowly.

• If a lion continues to approach, throw stones or branches without crouching down if possible.

• In the rare and unlikely event a lion attacks, fight back and try to remain standing or get back up.

One of the photos above is a deer that was recently "cached" by a lion. This is one of the many interesting behaviors lions exhibit, where they will partially or fully cover their prey. Lions cache their prey to help preserve their food from spoiling, and to help prevent their food from being discovered by other predators/scavengers. Quite intelligent! If you encounter a lion's cached prey, leave the area slowly.

If you encounter any mountain lions or their prey caches please report it to Colorado Parks and Wildlife.

There's been a recent increase in mountain lion sightings in the Estes Park area. The majority of these reports

are in neighborhoods east and south of Prospect Mountain. Some reports also include deer that have been cached by

Jeremy Mohney Trio Coming

To

• Stay calm. Talk calmly and firmly to it.

• Appear as large as possible. Stand tall and open your jacket if wearing one.

For more information on how to live with lions take a look at our website: cpw.state.co.us/.../LivingwithWildlifeLion1.

Twin Owls Steakhouse This Saturday, March 4th

M&M Productions is pleased to bring you another quality music event right here in beautiful Estes Park. Pairing with Twin Owls Steakhouse at Taharaa Lodge, we're happy to announce the very talented Jeremy Mohney Trio is coming on Saturday, March 4th for an evening of fun & exquisite swing time music. With infectious energy, Jeremy Mohney and his band from Boulder and Denver create swing music with a feel that can't be reproduced by many alive, making him leader of one of Colorado's most popular swing bands today. Jeremy faithfully plays the music of the 1920s, 30s and 40s with his own refreshing take, adding original music deeply rooted in the style. Keeping crowds smiling and dancing all

over the US in speakeasies, at swing dances and from festival stages alike, Jeremy shows no sign of stopping. His running of a weekly Tuesday Night Swing Jam at Boulder's No Name Bar, common stands at the Denver's Mercury Cafe, and countless tours to all parts are testament to that. He works with top Colorado musicians like Greg Schochet (Halden Wofford and the Hi*Beams, Katie Glassman and Snapshot), Matt Cantor (Gipsy Moon), Alex Heffron, Chris Carland (Bill McKay Band), Kyle Ussery (Bill McKay Band) to give you the genuine sounds of swing with glaring personality. Sharing stages with Colorado greats Vince Herman (Leftover Salmon), members of Elephant Revival and Swing sensations Solomon Douglas and Jake Sanders add to his salt as a performer. Give Jeremy a listen at spotify.

You'll have your chance to hear Jeremy's stylings this Saturday, March 4th, as he comes to Estes Park with his trio to perform at Twin Owls Steakhouse at Taharaa Mountain Lodge.

If you haven't dined at Twin Owls Steakhouse before, you're in for a delicious treat. Gorgeous hand-trimmed steaks with house-made steak sauce & beautiful herb butter, a wide selection of

The trio will play from 5 to 8 p.m. For reservations, call (970)586-9344 or at taharaa.com.

Photo by Paul J. Marcotte www.pauljmarcottephotography.com

seafood delicacies & all the yummy sides & sauces to pair with your steak or fish; a nice selection of soups & salads, handcrafted cocktails & extensive wine list ~ you don't want to tarry in making reser-

vations for a delicious evening of fine food & stellar music.

What’s Happening At The Estes Valley Library

WINTER HOURS

Mondays-Thursdays, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.

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

Sundays, 1-5 p.m.

MAKER-MARCH

All programs take place in the Makerspace

Open Crafts: Play with Clay

Friday, March 3, 10 a.m.-4:45 p.m.

Get your hands dirty and create a vessel or figure out of clay! Drop in any time during the library’s open hours.

Learn the Laser Cutter

Personalize your own tote bag or zippered pouch with the Silhouette Cameo, heat press, and heat transfer vinyl.

Open Crafts: Cricut & Handmade Cards

Friday, March 10, 10 a.m.-4:45 p.m.

Use the Cricut cutter and embosser, paper puncher, edging scissors, and more to make custom cards and restock your stationery supply.

Learn the 3D Printer

Saturday, March 11, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. For ages 15 and up. Sign up at estesvalleylibrary.org.

Open Crafts: Magnet Making

Wednesday, March 15, 10 a.m.-7:45 p.m.

Bust out the button maker to create your own magnets for your fridge, locker, or car trunk!

Open Crafts: Family Tree

Thursday, March 16, 10 a.m.-7:45 p.m.

Complete your family tree using a genealogical chart and free access to Ancestry.com.

BOOKS & AUTHORS

Sign up at estesvalleylibrary.org

Book Club for Mortals: Smoke Gets In Your Eyes & Other Lessons From The Crematory

Thursday, March 9, 1011:30 a.m., Wasson Room & online

Saturday, March 4, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

For ages 15 and up. Sign up at estesvalleylibrary.org.

Open Crafts: Unfinished Objects

Sunday, March 5, 1-4:45 p.m.

Repeated Sunday, March 12, 1-4:45 p.m.

Check an item or two off of your to-do list: use the tools and supplies in the Makerspace to sew a button on a shirt, mend a tear, glue pottery back together, or whatever else you’ve been meaning to wrap up.

Open Crafts: Scrapbooking

Monday, March 6, 10 a.m.-7:45 p.m.

Use our scrapbooking supplies and books to catalog your memories. Bring your own photos and memorabilia!

Open Crafts: Button Maker

Tuesday, March 7, 10 a.m.-7:45 p.m.

Need a new button for your backpack or jacket, or for your campaign for President? Stop by the Makerspace and try out our button maker. All supplies provided.

Open Crafts: Cameo Silhouette & Heat Press

Wednesday, March 8, 10 a.m.-7:45 p.m.

Back by popular demand, this book club about end-oflife issues and our shared mortality begins with the best-selling memoir of mortician Caitlin Doughty.

Range and The Sports Gene:

Author Talk with David Epstein

Monday, March 13, 11 a.m.12 p.m., online

Learn about the difference between generalists and specialists, and how to cultivate your own efficiency. Presented with the Library Speakers Consortium.

ADULTS

Sign up at estesvalleylibrary.org

AARP Tax-Aide

Appointments available through April 14, Wasson Room

Volunteers will provide free tax return services at the Estes Valley Library. Schedule your appointment at estesvalleylibrary.org or by calling 970-5868116.

Wildlife Window Nature Series: Why Grasses, Trees, & Shrubs Matter

Monday, March 13, 4-5:30 p.m., Hondius Room & online

Learn about connections within local ecosystems by understanding the diversity of grasses, trees, and shrubs that

ning children’s book author and illustrator Yuyi Morales.

Makerspace Crafternoon: Crochet a Bee

Saturday, March 4, 2-3:30 p.m., Makerspace

Repeated Tuesday, March 14, 5-7 p.m., Makerspace

Bzz! Get into the spring spirit by crocheting a tiny bee.

Solder a Spinning Top

Thursday, March 9, 5-6 p.m., Makerspace

Learn how to solder, then take home your own spinning top. For ages 10 & up.

Make a Clay Pie

Tuesday, March 14, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Makerspace

Drop in and celebrate National Pi(e) Day by fashioning mini polymer clay pies into earrings, a necklace, or a keychain!

Artwork

grow in Colorado. Presented by Naturalist Kevin Cook.

How to Slam a Story: A Workshop with the Fine Arts Guild of the Rockies

Wednesday, March 15, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Hondius Room

Build your storytelling skills! This workshop, led by Fine Arts Guild board member Rachel Beth Cunning, will cover “story slams,” or openmic storytelling competitions.

TEENS & KIDS

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Viva Frida: Author Visit with Yuyi Morales

Friday, March 3, 10:4511:30 a.m., Estes Park Elementary School

Homeschool and district students are invited to hear from award-win-

Wednesday: Candle Making Wednesday, March 15, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Makerspace

Experiment with different art mediums and styles as you craft your own candles.

KIDS & FAMILIES

Library Storytimes

Baby Storytime: Thurs., Fri., & Sat. at 10 a.m.

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

Read to Therapy Dog “Bo”: Tues., March 7 at 10 a.m.

Pajama Storytime with Nancy Bell: Wed., March 8 at 6 p.m. & Wed., March 15 at 6 p.m.

Storybook Explorers: Sat., March 11 at 11:15 a.m.

LEGAL SELF-HELP

Free Legal Self-Help Clinic

Wednesday, March 8, 2-5 p.m.

One-on-one legal advice for library patrons who do not have a personal attorney. Appointments are necessary and can be scheduled by calling 970-586-8116. More information at estesvalleylibrary.org/legalclinic.

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY FOUNDATION

Cliffhanger Used Books

Cliffhanger Used Books, located next to the post office, is operated by the Friends of the Library Foundation, offering gently-used books, movies, and music at discount prices. Open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

What irritates you? I would imagine that most of us here in Estes Park, would answer…during this long, cold winter…‘Mostly, it’s the wind, and the seemingly unending snow’. During the coming months, here in our area, that answer will change. As summer arrives, the answers will be: ‘the long lines at Safeway, the traffic jams, the reservation system at RMNP, insensitive people demanding our attention, being rushed, etc.’ At all times of the year, we are irritated by: high prices, crying babies, ‘spam’ calls, interruptions, misplaced keys, being rushed, others’ unrealistic expectations…in my case, computers and cell phones that don’t always ‘act’ the way I expect them to.

If it weren’t for irritations we’d be very patient, wouldn’t we? We’d wade calmly through life’s placid sea and never encounter a ripple. Unfortunately, irritations are an endless challenge to every member of the human race. We have long since arrived at the conclusion that we will never be free from irritations as long as we live. So, how do we handle such in our lives, day-by-day. The secret is ‘adjusting’.

The problem is that, as someone has so interestingly put it: “If we were in a zoo, our sign would read ‘Human being—Creature of habit’.” It’s true. Isn’t it? We are used to our routine, our habits, our peace and quiet, our schedules. If anyone interferes with any of those, we tend to become irritated. Our inner pressure gauge whirls like our car’s tachometer. And, if we aren’t careful, ‘Boom!’ Off goes the lid and out comes the steam.

It helps us to remember that God is in charge of many of these things. He has allowed certain unpleasant things to enter our lives that are for our own good. Hebrews 12 has a section dealing with the discipline or chastening of the Lord, things that God brings into our own lives for our own good, because we are His ‘Sons’. He urges us not to despise these things, but to look for good things that come out of them. In Romans 8:28, we have an oft-quoted verse: “All things work together for good!” Sadly, many do not continue to note the verse’s two qualifiers: “To those who love God and are called according to His purpose.” Without meeting these two conditions, many may quote the ‘good news’ of the verse…but cannot be assured of receiving the benefit. When we can be assured of this part of God’s ‘good news’ we realize that God is concerned with our inner character and, therefore, allows…even brings…things into our lives that will bring about Christian growth and maturity. In the Bible, Paul struggled with a ‘thorn in the flesh’ he had to deal with…an irritation that was always there. He requested God to remove his ‘irritation’. God said, “My grace is sufficient for you.” (ie. ‘I will not remove your irritation’). Paul said, “Then I will rejoice in it…because it will make me strong.”

We have a perfect illustration in the natural world…the oyster and its pearl. Pearls are the product of pain. For various reasons. A shell of an oyster can get pierced and a grain of sand slips inside. On the entry of this foreign ‘irritant’, all the resources within the sensitive oyster rush to that spot and begin to release healing fluids that otherwise would have remained dormant. Bye and bye the irritant is covered and the wound healed—by a pearl. No other gem has so fascinating a history. It is the symbol of stress — a healed wound…a precious, tiny jewel conceived through irritation, born of adversity, nursed by adjustments. Had there been no wounding, no irritating interruption, there could have been no pearl. Some oysters are never wounded…and those who seek for gems, cast them aside, fit only for stew. No wonder, then, that the Bible speaks of our heavenly home as having an entrance of ‘pearly gates’. Those who enter will have been wounded, bruised, then responded to the string of irritations with a pearl of adjustments.

So, as we consider our cold., wet, winter we will look forward to moisture to ‘break the drought’ and think of the great crops to come. As we consider the busy-ness of our crowded summer…even long lines, we will think of the success it brings to our area and the joy it brings to millions of our guests. The ‘pearls’ will be increasingly evident. Bob Lewis

International Bestselling Author Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai Visits

Estes Park On March 24

In January of 2022, the Estes Valley Library welcomed Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai for a virtual presentation about her novel, and 2022’s One Book One Valley title, The Mountains Sing. Quế Mai joined us via Zoom for an insightful discussion that brought community members together for a one-of-a-kind literary experience.

Now, just over a year later, we have the opportunity to welcome Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai in person. On Friday, March 24 from 6:30-8 p.m. in the Hondius Room, Quế Mai will do a short reading from her new novel, Dust Child, which is scheduled for release on March 14.

Voted as a most anticipated book of 2023 by nearly a dozen publications, Dust Child is an immersive story about redefining destiny through love, compassion, courage, and joy.

Joined by award-winning poet Jennifer Fossenbell and Library volunteer Heather Heinz, Quế Mai will perform her poetry in Vietnamese and English, discuss her research and writing process, and answer audience questions.

Told in the voices of two Vietnamese

sisters, an American veteran, and the child of an American soldier and a Vietnamese woman, Dust Child shows how past and present can converge as these characters come together to confront decisions made during a time of war. Library Journal has dubbed Dust Child as “achingly honest and ultimately hopeful; essential reading for U. S. audiences.” Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Viet Thanh Nguyen calls it, “Another triumph! Powerful and deeply empathetic.”

A book signing will follow the presentation and our event partner, Macdonald Book Shop, will have copies on hand for sale. Don’t miss this event that promises to be thought-provoking, intimate, and fun.

Born and raised in Việt Nam, Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai is an international bestselling and award-winning author. She has published books of poetry, fiction, and nonfiction, and holds a PhD in creative writing from Lancaster University. Learn more about author events and register to meet Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai at estesvalleylibrary.org.

Happy 90th Birthday Roger Essman

Estes Park resident and perennial volunteer, Roger Essman is celebrating his 90th birthday in March. You may have met him building sets for community theater, or in the library, the museum, in RMNP, or the Visitor Center, or he may have sold you insurance.

If you’d like to send a card to Roger acknowledging this milestone birthday, his address is 559 Grand Estates Drive, Estes Park, CO,

Book Club For Mortals Returns With Smoke Gets In Your Eyes: And Other Lessons From The Crematory

“The fear of death is why we build cathedrals, have children, declare war, and watch cat videos online at 3 a.m.”

Armed with a degree in medieval history and a flair for the macabre, Caitlin Doughty took a job at a crematory at age 23 and turned morbid curiosity into her life’s work. Caring for bodies of every color, shape, and affliction, Doughty began her professional journey as an intrepid explorer in the world of the dead.

Cataloging her unique coming-of-agestory in her bestselling memoir, Smoke Gets In Your Eyes: And Other Lessons from the Crematory, Doughty reveals the strange history of undertaking and marvels at bizarre funeral practices from different cultures. Brimming with gallows humor and vivid characters, Smoke Gets In Your Eyes reveals how the fear of dying has warped our society and challenges our ways of dealing with death.

Smoke Gets In Your Eyes is the first book in 2023’s Book Club For Mortals at the Estes Valley Library. Sign up and claim one

of five free copies; then, join us for conversation on Thursday, March 9 at 10 a.m. Sessions will be offered in-person or on Zoom.

Book Club For Mortals is focused on discussing books related to end-of-life and subjects related to being mortal. Please note this is not a grief or bereavement group, just a space for people to have open discussions on interesting topics.

“Your relationship with the prospect of death is a lifelong one,” says Doughty. “It will change and grow; there will be good days and bad days. But it will also be one of the more enriching relationships in your life. You do yourself many favors by preparing for – and having open conversations about –death and dying.”

The book club takes place on the second Thursday of every month and is led by Mindy Rickard, advance care planning advisor and Book Club for Mortals host of many years. Additional details and registration are available at estesvalleylibrary.org.

Exercise Your Creativity At The Library During Makerspace March

Libraries are full of magic. From the bookshelves to the gathering rooms, worlds are created and problems are solved every day. At Estes Valley Library, some of our best magic takes place in the Makerspace.

This March, let’s celebrate the art of making! Makerspace March is a time to explore all that the Makerspace offers, as well as other “maker” services and book collections to guide you on your creativity journey. Join us for open crafts, classes, workshops, author visits, and more.

Throughout the month, YOU are making magic in the Makerspace. Most days, adults (and patrons under 15 who are accompanied by an adult) are invited to drop in for an open craft: our team will provide a concept, the supplies, and instructions. Pop by –no registration required – and make an item to take home with you. From wood burning to using the Cricut, crafting jewelry to customizing water bottles, it’s the perfect time to learn a new skill in an easygoing environment.

You can even work on that “unfinished object.” Have you been meaning to mend a tear, sew a button, or glue an item back together? Visit on Sunday afternoons: we’ll make our tools and supplies available for the pesky item on that household to-do list. While many Makerspace services are for the adult crowd, remember that the Maker-

space is for all ages! Teens and tweens can check out one of our many structured teen and tween programs this month, including our “Break and Make” Robotics & Tech series. On March 18 and March 28, disassemble old tech and find out what the insides look like. Special thanks to the Town of Estes Park for providing items!

Even the littles can be makers: on Saturday, March 18, children ages 2-6 are invited to make a beeswax candle. We’ll provide a wick, the beeswax sheet, and guidance, of course. Kiddos can roll up their own candles to take home.

On Wednesday, March 22, business owners, managers, and entrepreneurs are invited to a special “Creative Business After Hours.”

From 4-6 p.m., explore tools that can help your business thrive. Laser engrave name badges or keychains, make buttons or magnets, create custom thank-you cards, personalize tote bags, or even use the laminator for menus or signs! Bring your logo and we’ll show you how the Makerspace can support your business.

The Makerspace was built by local enthusiasm: generous donors to the Library Friends & Foundation. We’re grateful for their vision so that this March, we can exercise our creativity and be makers! Learn more about March programs and collections at estesvalleylibrary.org/makermarch.

Book Fair Volunteers Needed!

By: Grace Thamert

On February 9th, the Estes Park High School’s Sports Medicine class traveled by ambulance to their local hospital. While Mrs. Frey gave them little information on what was to occur that day, the students were about to get a glimpse into their future.

It started off with a simulation. Students Austin Tice and Annalise Anderson, “collided” in the gym, causing both to have serious injuries. The Sports Medicine students had previously been trained in First Aid and CPR. Even though Tice and Anderson were acting, the students were expected to jump in and put their training to the test. Through this simulation, EMTs were able to walk the students through what they would do in this situation, asking questions and having the students perform certain tasks. After preparing the “patients”, the students were off to the hospital.

In the ambulance, EMTs were explaining to the students what would occur on their way such as IVs and notifying the ER. While this was still a simulation, students were enjoying the experience. Gaining more knowledge on one of the many careers they would be exploring that day.

Once in the ER, students met the first doctor. Students were taken into a trauma room where the patients would be examined and further treatment would occur. Students were asked to give the

A Glimpse Into Medicine

doctor information about the patients. Both the doctor and EMTs were interested in what had occurred during the accident. This helped them understand what precautions they needed to take. Did the patient have a head injury? Spinal cord injury? What areas of the body were they supposed to focus on?

Students were then able to view and explore different images. The doctor would ask questions like

their hands and how to put on the necessary attire for a surgery. Several students in the class are interested in PT (physical therapy). They met with a PT to explain the schooling and what their day looks like. This was the most immersive part of the experience. The PT asked various students to participate in challenges. Though each student made others laugh, it was an overall great learning experience. Through each challenge, the PT explained the importance of the challenge and why the body does what it does.

what is wrong about this image and what does this crack indicate. The students were encouraged to use what they had learned in their Anatomy and Physiology class as well as what they had learned in the beginning of their Sports Med class.

Dr. Florence guided the students around the hospital as they learned about MRIs, CT scans, ultrasound, mammograms, and nursing. Each had a medical professional to answer questions and allow students to understand the schooling and experience that they had to go through to get that job.

The hospital was gracious enough to allow the students into an OR. This was a thrilling experience. Not only did students learn about schooling and different careers within the medical field, they were also able to learn the proper way to prepare for a surgery. The hospital has to be very sanitary. Dr. Florence showed the students the proper way to wash

After a quick lunch break, students were sent off to explore four different careers. These ten minute sessions allowed students to ask questions regarding education, what the job looks like, why they chose that career, what’s their favorite part about their job, etc.

That day was fully packed with experiences that the students won’t forget. This experience allowed them to understand certain fields they are interested in as well as explore careers they never thought would be interesting to them. It allowed them to understand the importance of the medical field and what Estes Park Health really does for the community.

The EPHS Sports Medicine class truly thanks the hospital and Dr. Florence for an immersive and fascinating experience. Without their effort and support, students would not be able to explore the possibilities within the medical field.

By: Brian Schaffer

This is the week we are unveiling a new name for what we’ve called our Food Pantry for the last 40 years. We feel like the food items we provide are so much more than what you think of when you hear the words “food pantry.” It’s as though our pantry walls have expanded to a place that we need to be known now as “The Market at Crossroads.” We have canned goods which come to mind for most of us, but we also offer fresh fruits and vegetables, meats, dairy products, pastas, desserts, beverages, paper towels, toilet paper, non-food items, pet food, and so much more depending on the week. We are truly blessed to have a variety of sources for “The Market at Crossroads.” Many individuals, families, organizations and businesses contribute to the items that we’re able to put on the shelves and offer to our neighbors in need. Thank you for being a part of feeding hungry people who live in the Estes Valley!

Before another week goes by I wanted to share once again my gratitude to the many people who prayed for me after my accident on December 17. I feel like I’m an Answer to prayer and I’m definitely a Walking Miracle! I still remember sitting in my reclining with my full body brace on watching Monday Night Football on January 2nd when out of the blue Damar Hamlin tackled a receiver and after getting up went into Cardiac Arrest. The quick response of the medical staff saved his life, but in the hours following his ambulance ride to the hospital nobody knew whether he would survive. I said a few prayers for Damar as I watched the players, sports commentators, coaches and fans expressing their concern for Damar and offering up prayers for him. All of the commentators were saying

over and over that we need to pray for Damar and his family. The following days there were updates, but nothing yet revealed if he was going to be okay. Since I was on a handful of pain meds and not able to get around much myself I was watching a lot more TV than I was accustomed to. On Sunday I watched all the football games and every team, players, coaches and fans were wearing #3 on their jersey or shirt. Many shirts said “Love for Damar.” One of the games that really touched my heart was the Broncos and Chargers. Russell Wilson from the Broncos and Derwin James from Chargers both wear No. 3 for their respective teams so they were the ones chosen to meet at midfield to remember and honor the life of Damar Hamlin. When they greeted each other they shook hands, hugged and then knelt to offer up a moment of silence for the stadium of fans who gathered there that day. I’m not sure what their prayer sounded like, but I do know today that Damar is an answer to the many prayers lifted up on his behalf. Over the last few weeks Damar has shared about his road to recovery and has been very vocal in giving God all the glory for his healing. I would be remiss if I didn’t take this opportunity to say how dangerously close I came to never walking again, but in the mercies of God’s grace He has given me an opportunity to experience His healing in my physical body and now I’m back to doing many of the things I love to do. I’m still in recovery but I’ve come a long way. Thank you to my loving wife and the many others who surrounded me in my time of need. You encouraged me and helped carry the load when I couldn’t carry it myself. I am truly blessed to live in such a loving and caring community!

MARKET LOVE

Estes Park Senior Citizens Center Menu

Mar 6 – 10

Monday, Mar 6 Hot Roast Beef Sandwich w/ Mashed Potatoes, gravy & vegetables

Tuesday, Mar 7 Chicken Piccata w/ Pasta, garlic bread & side salad

Wed., Mar 8 Ham (topped w/ pineapple) w/ Sweet Potato & vegetables

Thursday, Mar 9 Grilled Chicken Sandwich (topped w/ mushrooms, swiss cheese & bacon) w/ Pasta Salad

Friday, Mar 10 Tilapia (4 oz) w/ Homemade Chips & soup of the day

March 13—17

Monday, Mar 13 Chicken Alfredo w/ Pasta, garlic bread & side salad

Tuesday, Mar 14 Beef Pot Roast w/ Rice, gravy & vegetables

Wed., Mar 15 Smothered Chicken (6 oz) (topped w/ mushrooms, green peppers & onions) w/ Roasted Potatoes

Thursday, Mar 16 Bleu Cheese Bacon Burger w/ 3-Bean Salad

Friday, Mar 17 Corned Beef & Cabbage

Meals are $7 for current 2023 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, Mar 6th, you need to call before 1:00 PM on Friday, Mar 3rd. For reservations call 970-581-2195 and leave a detailed message. Pre-paid meal tickets and membership forms are available at the Estes Park Senior Citizens Center located at 1760 Olympian Lane.

The Center is OPEN (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 10-1; Tuesday 10-2) TriFit (MWF 10:30-11:15); Yoga (TT 10:15-11:15); Mahjong (Tuesdays 10 – 2)

Live Music TBA (1st, 2nd & 4th Tuesdays @ noon); Presentation (3rd Tuesday @ noon)

Two Bridge Groups: 1st, 3rd, & 5th Wed. of the month & Every Thursday 12:30 - 4 PM

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

Celebrating 43rd Anniversary Quinton And Catherine Eastep

Estes Park’s Center Stage School Of Dance & Gymnastics Brings Home Top Awards From Regional Competition

Together Forever!

God be the Glory!

We are so blessed that God brought us together as husband and wife. We are now celebrating 43 years together. Jesus Christ is Lord of our loves, our home, our hearts, our marriage!

The journey has been so wonderful together-could have never asked for better!

We love each other dearly-always havealways will-FOREVER!

Two are better than one!

Ecclesiastes 4:9

Last weekend, members of the Center Stage Competitive Dance Teams traveled to Denver to compete in their first dance competition of the season. Showstopper, held at the Crowne Plaza Denver, didn’t disappoint! Our school of dance is competing against multiple studios from across the state of Colorado, and at almost every competition, we are competing against studios that are double or triple our size that have at least two or three times the number of students.

Our dedicated and talented Center Stage dancers took to the stage this past weekend and showed the judges what they were capable of! Our Junior and Senior Dance Teams brought home multiple High Gold, Platinum, and Double Platinum awards from the weekend, plus, our Advanced-level Small Group Contemporary routine was called back out on stage to accept an additional award for “Top 10” out of their entire division at this competition!

We are so proud of all these dancers, their tireless commitment to the art of dance, and for representing Estes Park throughout the state with style and amazing sportsmanship. Congratulations dancers!

Center Stage 2023 Junior Dance Team: Angelina Irkliienko, Hera Wharton, Rylie Welborn, Stephen Salinas, Alex Gassmann, Carsyn Zehr, Emily Salinas.

Center Stage 2023 Senior Dance Team: Brooklyn Florence, Robin O’Malley, Kylee McCreery-Carter, Clare O’Brien, Emily Schooler, Dalila Jacobs, Piper Karl, Zach Lewis.

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Peak To Peak Concert Series Presents Student

Recitals This Saturday

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The Peak to Peak Concert Series spotlights musicians living in the Estes Valley. The Student Recitals concert this Saturday, March 4th features students of music teachers Melinda Workman, Denise Stookesberry and Annaka Hogelin. Students of many age groups and ability levels from beginner through advanced will be represented. The concert will be held at 2 p.m. at Shepherd of the Mountains Lutheran Church, 2000 Ptarmigan Trail Drive. A reception follows the concert to meet and greet the musicians.

This year’s performers are: Ariel Kosch (piano), Geneva Thomas (piano), Grace Aldrich (flute), Henry Thomas (piano), Hera Wharton (piano), Lucy Franklin (piano), Samuel Franklin (piano and recorder), Zelie Franklin (piano), Natalie Workman (piano), Samantha Workman (piano and voice), Aspyn Hartzog (piano), Hadley Hartzog (piano), Amelia Watry (flute), Brooklyn Florence (voice), Ruth

Mutschler, (voice), Aracely Thomas (voice), Grace Thamert (voice), Linnea Schmitt (piano), Casey Schmitt (piano) and Luna Youtz (piano). Please join us to enjoy an afternoon concert and support these fine musicians!

The Peak to Peak Concert Series is sponsoring two additional concerts in March. Mark your calendars now! On March 11th, 2 p.m., the Local Vocals will perform musical selections from classical, musical theater, and popular styles. The Local Vocals choir is composed of talented singers from Estes Valley. There will be something for everyone at this concert! On Saturday, March 18th, 2 p.m., concert pianist John Wolf will perform piano solos and, together with Robert Howard, a flute/piano concerto composed by Director Howard.

The Peak to Peak Concert series is sponsored by the Oratorio Society. Concerts are free, but donations are encouraged.

Peak To Peak Concert Series Presents Local Vocals March 11

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The Peak to Peak Concert Series presents the popular “Local Vocals” concert, featuring performers living in the Estes Valley. The all-star lineup of singers this year includes Scott Anderson, Melissa Westover, Bob Gunn, Denise Stookesberry, Nancy Bell, Steve Tice and Geoff Clark. Michelle Gergen Weiser is providing the piano accompaniment. All performers choose their own music, so it will be an eclectic mix of opera, a little Broadway, and some folk/pop. There is something for everyone at this concert!

Mark your calendars for Saturday,

March 11th at 2 p.m. at the Shepherd of the Mountains Lutheran Church, 2000 Ptarmigan Trail Drive. There will be a reception to meet and greet the musicians following the concert. The Local Vocals concert is free, although donations are accepted and benefit the Estes Park Oratorio Society.

The Peak to Peak Concert Series has an additional concert in March, John Wolf, pianist, on March 18th at 2:00 p.m. as well as concerts in April and May. For more information, go to www.osep.info/peakto-peak.

By: Larry Strong

Know Confidence, Know Trust

Virtually everyone has watched this scene play out. Little Sally or Billy, toes pressed tightly against the edge of the pool shouting loudly, “Catch me daddy!” Or, “Catch me mommy!” Daddy or mommy stand three or four feet away, chest deep in the water, arms stretched wide open, hands beckoning and encouraging their little child to jump. “You can do it, I got you!” mom or dad says for the umpteenth time. Then, with all the confidence and trust they can muster, the little one goes flying into the faithful arms of the one whom they knew would catch them.

Trust is built on confidence. To know confidence is to know trust. But trust falters with compromised or lost confi dence. There is a reason we say, “Trust but verify.” The first time little Sally or Billy takes that leap of faith and ends up with a mouth and nose full of water, choking and gasping for air, they will be shaken, confused, scared, mad, and horribly disappointed. No confidence. No trust.

Faith filled children can lose con fidence in their parents and confident parents can begin to have doubts in their kids. A wife can lose trust in her husband and vice versa. Trusting patients can lose confidence in their doctor. Patriotic Americans can lose (and are losing) confidence in their government. Loving and concerned parents can lose (and are losing) confidence in the school

systems. And the list goes on.

We want to trust. We desire confidence in the people, places and things that matter to us. Confidence and trust bring stability to our world. Stability creates comfort and we loathe being uncomfortable. Like the little one on the edge of the pool, we find ourselves not quite as comfortable as we’d like. Our leap of faith has become hesitant. No confidence. No trust.

But there is good news. The guys at Men on Fire continuously work on deepening our relationship with the One Person we can have ultimate confidence in and trust with our lives. With our lives? I know, that’s a bold statement but there’s nothing bolder than God’s love. We trust the Lord with our life because He was willing to lay His life down for us. We have purpose and meaning in this life and assurance of the next. Know confidence! Know trust!

Men on Fire meets at the American Legion, 850 N. St. Vrain, Saturdays at 8:00 am. We are a very diverse but unified bunch of guys who understand faith is a personal journey. Many of us represent a broad spectrum of our local churches. Some of our guys haven’t been to church in a while and a few of our guys most likely couldn’t tell you what the inside of a church looks like. Regardless of where you find yourself we can guarantee a

Free Tax Preparation Assistance

Now through April 14, volunteers from the AARP Tax Aide program are once again offering free local assistance with income tax preparation plus electronic filing federal and Colorado returns.

Appointments are held at the library. To find out more or to schedule an appointment, call the library at 970-5868116 or visit estesvalleylibrary.org.

couple things. You will be welcomed, accepted and encouraged. We can also guarantee you won’t find a “watered down” Gospel. We know who the Lord is and that we’d be in a world of hurt without Him. “Dead men walking” if you will.

So come hang out with us Saturday, 8:00 am at the American Legion for “Breakfast with a Purpose. ” Enjoy an awesome breakfast burrito and cup of coffee on us. Build up your confidence and trust with other men standing, toes pressed up against the edge saying, “Catch me Daddy!” And hear God’s response, “I got you!”

Highly Recommends EP Health Rehab Unit

To Th Editor:

Recently, I was hospitalized for rehab services inpatient at the swing bed rehab center in the hospital of Estes Park. I was extremely satisfied with the staff in regard to competence, attentiveness, compassion and caring. There was nothing negative to say about my stay. To any of my fellow Estes Park residents who require excellent medical care, I would highly recommend seeking assistance in the Estes Park swing bed rehab unit.

Jack Weitzman

Bluebell Drive

United Methodist Church Family Donates For Grandmother Houses

Sunday, February 19, the United Methodist Church celebrated the funding of five houses for AIDS orphans in Kenya. Dr. Donald Messer, Executive Director of the Center for Health and Hope, an agency affiliated with the United Methodist Church and centered in Centennial, Colorado was presented a check to complete the $15,000 contribution for building five houses in Maua, Kenya for housing children who have been orphaned by AIDS. In the area served by the Maua Methodist Hospital, Kenya, approximately 15% of adults have been infected with HIV/AIDS. When one parent dies, it is very likely that the other parent will also soon perish also, leaving the impoverished elder generation to raise the children. HIV orphans and their caretakers often have no education, no employment and lack basic necessities of life. The Grandmother’s House supports the caretakers and the children. The Maua Methodist Hospital, Kenya, with the help of the Center for Health and Hope, Denver, provides additional services including school, clothing food and health care so the children have a chance to thrive and break the cycles of poverty. The houses are often

called “Grandmother Houses” or “Orphan Houses” because they are assigned for the care of the children. have lost one or both parents to AIDS. A Grandmother’s House helps keep families, provides employment in the area of deep poverty together and brings hope to the whole community. It costs $3,000 to build a house through the Center for Health and Healing. Already around 360 of the houses have been built. Dr. Donald E. Messer, founder and executive director of the Center for Health and Hope, is president emeritus and professor emeritus of practical theology at the Iliff School of Theology, Denver. He is Co-Chair of the United Methodist Global AIDS Fund Committee. He initiated in 2004 the international United Methodist Global AIDS Fund. Having served as chair, he currently serves on the Executive Committee. Messer travels internationally speaking on HIV and AIDS, and is the author of sixteen books and countless articles. Don and Bonnie Messer formerly owned a home in Estes Park and have a long-standing friendship with the United Methodist congregation in Estes Park.

Estes Park Woman's Club Will Meet March 8th

With the Irish Wish “May the road rise up to meet you. May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face, the rains fall soft upon your fields.” The next EPWC meeting will be held at the American Legion, 850 N. St. Vrain Ave., Estes Park on March 8, at 11:30 a.m. The menu includes a choice of Irish stew or potato-leek soup (GF & Veg), pea salad (GF), asparagus salad (GF), soda bread, and Irish pound cake with whipped cream.

Our program features Linda Neuman speaking about "The First Woman Supreme Court Justice in Iowa." Neuman was born in Chicago and moved to

Denver with her family in 1956. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Colorado Boulder, and a Juris Doctor from the University of Colorado Law School. Neuman was appointed to the Iowa Supreme Court by Governor Terry Branstad in 1986, becoming the first woman to serve on the court. Linda Neuman was inducted into the Iowa Women's Hall of Fame in 2015.

Please remember if you wish to attend the luncheon and program, advance reservations will be needed by emailing epwcreservations@gmail.com no later than Friday, March 3rd

We hope that you will be joining us!

Give The Gift Of Yourself!

Do you enjoy spending time with youth? Do they keep you laughing? Do you like engaging in fun activities? Partners needs adult volunteers as mentors and activity volunteers. Several youth in Estes Park and the surrounding communities are patiently waiting for a positive adult to spend time with and have fun with. Give the gift of yourself!

Youth Mentoring:

What: Matched with one youth, build a trusting relationship

How: Spend time weekly, do activities you both like, set and pursue goals

Where: Out in the community, at your homes, and/or in schools

Activity Volunteers: Help transport and engage Nexus Youth in our monthly activities to give them new opportunities

For more information about Partners go to our website: www.poweredbypartners.org, call 970-577-9348, or email kwhitacre@poweredbypartners.org.

¡Sea usted el regalo!

¿Usted disfruta de pasar el tiempo con niños, niñas y adolescentes? ¿Se divierte con ellos? ¿Usted disfruta de involucrarse en actividades divertidas? Partners está en constante búsqueda de Mentores y Voluntarios de Actividades. Una gran cantidad de niños, niñas y adolescentes en Estes Park y sus alrededores están pacientemente esperando por Mentores para compartir y divertirse. ¡Sea usted el regalo!

Ser un Mentor/a

¿Qué es?: Se le involucra con un niño, niña o adolescente para forjar una relación de confianza

¿Cómo?: A través de pasar tiempo juntos semanalmente en actividades que ambos disfruten

¿Dónde?: En la comunidad, en tu casa y/o en las escuelas.

Ser un Voluntario de Actividades: ofrece tu tiempo para transportar y participar de las actividades mensuales que ofrecemos para los niños, niñas y adolescentes que están esperando por un mentor/a.

Para más información, visita nuestro sitio web: www.poweredbypartners.org, o llama al 970-577-9348, o escribe a kwhitacre@poweredbypartners.org.

Tuesday Bowling Fun

Estes Park Special Olympics organizers are hosting bowling fun at the Bull Pin, 555 S. St. Vrain Ave. on Tuesdays from 3:30-5 p.m. All ages are welcome to participate. For more information, contact Audri Smith at 970-451-3762 or email epspecialolympics@yahoo.com.

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News From The Art Center Of Estes Park

On Exhibit: “The Mentor/Student and Magic of Mask Show”

Celebrating art education and students mentored by Art Center students featuring:

Severyn Cargill, Needle Felting – Mentor Pauline Bustamante

Anna Hayes, photography – Mentor

John Shelton

Julie Jackson, Watercolor – Mentor

Debbie Jansen

Camila Rodriquez, Fiber Art – Mentor

Pauline Bustamante

Amelia Windell, Collage – Mentor Diana Wade

Also featuring our community mask project with over 60 entries by kids and adults.

Upcoming Exhibit: “Capturing the Light” featuring pastels/oils by Lydia Pottoff and photography by Curtis Ghent

Working in both oils and pastels, Lydia Pottoff creates impressionistic landscapes and figurative works the focus on the interplay of light and color in the natural world. She paints in the studio and “en plein air.” Painting outside on location allows her to capture that sense of place and wonder that only comes with direct observation.

Curtis Ghent is a Colorado native who has been a professional landscape photographer for the last five years. When asked about Colorado, he often responds, “I am always inspired by the beauty, grandness and how dramatic it can be. It is a gift we should all cherish and preserve. I love the change of seasons

when the landscape takes on a new set of sights, sounds and smells.” Curtis believes that time spent in the field experimenting with different techniques is the best teacher.

Also on display in the gallery are the outstanding work of the other Art Center artist members, including other works in oil painting, watercolor, pastel, jewelry, ceramics, charcoal, graphite, glass, wood, sculpture, fiber, photography, printmaking and mixed media.

The Art Center is open Friday-Monday 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Upcoming Art Classes:

March 22, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. “Importance of Connecting Darks” with Cathy Goodale. Darks can define a passage through your painting. Bring three to five objects that celebrate the subject of food. We will put a strong light on those making the darks dramatic. Art Center members: $72, non members: $80.

March 23 & 24. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Landscape Painting in Oil or Pastel From

Rocky Mountain School of Art, he has been painting (both in studio and en plein air) and illustrating since 1980.

This exciting two-day workshop will give students the opportunity to explore various techniques in oil and pastel for approaching landscape painting and for planning ahead… including creating notans. In addition to “how to” demos and tutorials designed for each individual’s natural way with pas-

tels or oils, there will be plenty of one on one and ongoing critique. Materials list: provided. Art Center members: $150, non-members: $167.

First Friday: The Art Center will be open 5-7 p.m. as part of the First Friday Art Groove.

Social Media:

The Art Center can be viewed not only on our website at www.artcenterofestes.com but we are on Facebook at Art-Center-of-Estes-Park, Instagram at artcenterofep and Twitter at artcenterestes.

Please follow the links to get a preview of the Mentor/Student exhibit: https: //fb. watch/iMMZlQhBIW/

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

Center is located at 517 Big Thompson Avenue, in Middle Stanley Village, below Safeway and above Subway. For more information, please call the Art Center at 970-586-5882 or visit our website at www.artcenterofestes.com.

Photo” with Cliff Austin. Cliff is an award-winning fine artist whose studio is in Aurora, CO. A graduate of the Denver Institute of Technology and the

Live Music Tribute To Peter, Paul And Mary Coming To American Legion

American Legion Post 119 presents Magic Dragon, a live music tribute to the hit recordings of Peter, Paul and Mary on Saturday, April 1, 7 p.m.

For many, the songs recorded by Peter, Paul and Mary evoke memories of youth and feelings of nostalgia. Estes Park now has a tribute band which encourages that nostalgic experience. Magic Dragon is a live music group designed to temporarily transport the listener back to those simpler (yet tumultuous) times. Care is

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network for veterans and their families. Come early for heavy appetizers and Happy Hour drinks starting at 4:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 for appetizers only, $20 for the concert only, or $35 for both. Available at esteslegion.org or by calling (970) 586-6118.

Some Peter, Paul and Mary Trivia

In 1961, Albert Grossman developed a plan to commercialize (and capitalize on) the politically charged folk music of the era. He scouted coffee shops and

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If you see a kill site, call asap, or if you want more information or help with a wildlife sit-

uation, call Jayne the “Bear Lady” at: 970-685-8756.

taken to accurately reproduce the overall feeling and sound of the hit recordings we remember hearing on the radio.

Magic Dragon is composed of Steve Tice on upright bass and vocals, Brad Fitch (aka Cowboy Brad) on acoustic guitar and vocals, Melinda Morris on vocals and Mark Rashid on acoustic guitar.

The concert will be hosted by Estes Park’s American Legion Post 119 - open to the public and a welcoming place to spend a Saturday evening. In addition to community and family activities, Post 119 is committed to providing a support

folk venues of New York City to find singers with “youthful good looks and a non-threatening demeanor.” Mr. Grossman eventually selected Noel Paul Stookey, Mary Travers and Peter Yarrow as much for their appearance as for their musicianship. The icing on the cake was the addition of music director and arranger Milt Okun, a classically trained, versatile musician who was pivotal in developing the trio’s signature three-part harmonies and overall sound.

More Peter, Paul and Mary trivia will be shared at Magic Dragon shows. esteslegion.org or (970) 586-6118

Statement On EPSD School Board Decision

To The Editor:

Here is a statement from Loveland Classical Schools Executive Director, Ian Stout on tonight's EPSD School Board vote:

"We appreciate EPSD's time to consider the LCS-Estes Valley application for charter replication. Although the families who asked us to submit this application hoped that the decision would go in a different direction, they also understood the challenges that came with applying to open a new charter school in the current environment. We firmly believe - and data shows - that school choice is good for students and communities and that a robust classical educa-

tion is a solution to our broader education challenges. It's not a coincidence that the top-performing schools in Northern Colorado are all classical, Core Knowledge charter schools as was proposed for Estes Park in the LCS-EV application. Loveland Classical Schools will continue to provide excellent outcomes for our students in Larimer County, including some from Estes Park. We are always open to partnering with EPSD to help serve its students and families."

Sincerely,

Jed Link Marketing & Communications Coordinator, Loveland Classical Schools

New Park?

To The Editor:

The goal in the Comprehensive Plan page 43 HS 2. B: is to acquire and build new parks, maybe, next to the river.

The Fish Hatchery property was rezoned and approved 10-22-2022. At that time, the whole area was re-zoned from A-1 Accommodations to RM Multi-family Residential. To the east of Fish Hatchery Road is the original historic fish hatchery and is ~13.2 acres this can easily contain all the 190 workforce housing units.

Example of unit density - Peak View Apt. 26 units on 1.6 acres = 16 units/acre.

The parcel to the west of Fish Hatchery Road is Town owned and would be an ideal place for a small park. This Park would be next to the river, the Stanley Hydro plant and at the end of the new Fall River Trail. Along the trail from town there are very few places to sit down next to the river. Lots of people already enjoy this area. The skinny ~2.9 acres of land next to the river would be an ideal small park, instead of putting workforce houses in this space next to the river.

Why is the west side of the Fish Hatchery Road zoned for more multifamily houses?

Why is a residential neighbor planned next to the Aspen Glen campground? Temporary solution, “split it,” put west side on hold and put Workforce Housing project on the east side.

Dave Albee

The USA Melting Pot

By: Judi Smith

The United States of America, founded in 1776, welcomed new citizens as members of a brave experiment in democracy. Emma Lazarus’s 1883 poetry at the Statue of Liberty on Ellis Island announces to the world, “Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, The wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Send these, the homeless, tempest tossed to me. I lift my lamp beside the golden door!” Many who came were idealists, curious about this “new world.” Others were forced from their homes by poverty, religious persecution, and, yes, then too, political regimes.

The “melting pot” that is the USA incudes cultural strains from South and Central America, Europe and Scandinavia, Russia, China and the Far East, Australia and Oceania, India and the Middle East, the various regions of Europe (N,S,E, W) as well North America. The original settlers, of course, were the indigenous tribes. Everyone else emigrated. They came with different traditions, different languages, and different lifestyles. They came with different dreams and intentions.

It is the same today. Recently many families, in many parts of the world, have left their homes due to drought or flood (in some cases both) that destroyed farms and devastated income. Some are looking for a job, any job, in the face of extreme inflation and economic collapse at home. Some have fled for safety. Some escaped political persecution. And some left a war zone where their homes were already rubble.

While only one example among many, there has been a lot of news lately about Venezuelans that have WALKED some 2700 miles to the Mexico-United States border. No-one does this if they have a better option! They carry what they can and abandon their remaining possessions. Some walk alone … and some walk with young children … looking for a better, safer, more productive life. Most refugees stay relatively close to home, traveling only as far as they must before finding a new home. But there are exceptions to that rule. Some have friends and family, somewhere, that will welcome them if they can get there. Most stop in Columbia, or elsewhere enroute. Some stay in Mexico where they already speak the language. Some head for the US, even if due merely to a belief in the promise of that oft quoted poetry displayed on Ellis Island. Often, refugees do not realize the complications of immigration until they arrive at the border. Does our immigration system assume a communication network not in fact? Is it our responsibility to better communicate? Would such communication be to our national advantage? Would it benefit the states along our southern border? Should this communication include foreign languages?

Some actually leave their children at the border, assuming that they will be safer with someone better equipped to care for them. However, It has recently been discovered that (far too many) unaccompanied children, under the guardianship of “sponsors,” are being sent to work in excess of child labor laws, some performing jobs that expose them to illegal levels of danger as they wait for “processing.” Is this what we (the US) meant by protection? (Colorado

Sun, Monday, Feb27)

At the moment, while our population is not declining yet, the latest census showed only four-tenths of one percent growth. That is far behind the rest of the world. There are good points and bad points to this. Due to the low birth rate, the average age is climbing. This results in a shrinking workforce to care for an aging population. Robots with artificial intelligence are not the answer. We need an influx of young adults. Is immigration the answer to our economic woes?

Becoming a citizen of the United States of America is not always a simple, nor an overnight experience. Prospective citizens are expected to be at least 18 years of age, read, write, and speak basic English, maintain lawful permanent residency including continuous physical presence for 3-5 years, demonstrate good moral character, demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of US history and government and demonstrate loyalty to the principals of the United States Constitution before they take the Oath of Allegiance.

Some wait at the border for paperwork to be processed and enter the country legally. Some enter illegally. Some overstay their visas and get lost in the system. More arrive every day, escaping poverty, escaping climate change, escaping danger of many kinds, and overwhelming the meager structure of the rescue stations willing to care for them. Recent news includes States who are sending refugees to other states. It is absolutely wrong to do so without contact and notice, to send individuals to cold climates without proper clothing, to lack all empathy for everyone involved, but, barring the impediment of unprepared surprise, where do we draw the line? How much responsibility for our fellow humans lies with those who do not face these situations? What can be done for them – without destroying our own economy? How can we, as a nation, work together? How many can we handle? How many do we need?

The displacement of families by calamities beyond control is a problem the world must resolve, and that includes the United States, both borderline states and those in the middle of the country. For years, our elected officials have discussed “revamping the immigration system.” This is easier to say than to do. However, if we want a sustainable country, where it is possible to grow and prosper through effort and participation, then something must be done. We have residents who grew up in the United States, who do not speak the language of their parents’ original country, but are not legal citizens and are forbidden full participation. We also have those who, knowingly or unknowingly, entered the country illegally, a lifetime ago and have US jobs and families today. Our congressional representatives and senators must resolve who qualifies for assistance and what is required of the applicant.

I do not know what the eventual solution is, but it is time to find a resolution that protects these dreamers (today’s children, those who migrated as children years ago, and the adults who have functioned here for many years). Then we must follow through and save lives. Hopefully, we can save more than we lose.

Agree? Disagree? Comments?

Vertical Farming

tem hosted regular workshops for municipal staff to study the fully synced labyrinth of buses, ferryboats, monorail and golf-carts that provided full access for visitors residing in the resorts.

They also offered day-long small group classes to visiting school age students, ages 9-18, building an interest in fields not readily explored (yet) in our education system. Disney had its own sanitation and water reservoirs. Water was treated internally, recirculated when possible, and gray-water was appropriately used. Fields of garbage eating vegetation handled organic waste and buildings hidden from view supported full solar capability that ran the massive requirements of “the World”. Overage was sold to neighboring cities. Nothing was wasted.

NASA began experimenting with soilless farming using a decommissioned hypobaric chamber in the 1980s. They created a “Biomass Production Chamber” using filtered containments of crop water to provide precise nutrients in a controlled environment. All collected data was publically released.

By: Judi Smith

When Disney created the original Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow (EPCOT) in Florida, they invited countries to host a pavilion in the World Showcase, each celebrating their own cultural heritage, and to staff that pavilion with young adults from home.

When we visited Disney in 1983, individuals from the United States, Mexico, Germany, Italy, Japan, France, United Kingdom, and Canada shared this multicultural experience. Each student who participated lived in community homes with room-mates from the other countries, not from his or her own country. These collective residences promoted a unique version of global awareness.

The other side of EPCOT was devoted to scientific progress, some sponsored by corporations. The center was called the Communicore and displayed the computer technology we take for granted today, including the (Bell) FutureCom display of communication predictions and the (American Express) “Travel Port”, cars with backup cameras, and electronic opportunities to “vote” for tomorrow. Using outdoor computerized kiosks you could make reservations for EPCOT restaurants and shows from anywhere in EPCOT – in 1983.

Surrounding this expansion of “Innoventions” (new technology ready for development) were the Universe of Energy, Horizons (futuristic lifestyles), World of Motion (transportation), Pavilion of Imagination (Kodak), The Land (Kraft) and the Living Seas (ocean life). Each contained space for food and entertainment (open to the public) and space for research and development (R&D).

Disney World, at the time, made full use of the creations they helped to foster. Their state of the art transportation sys-

Housed in the Kraft R&D section of “The Land”, was a new type of farming, thought to be needed in the event of people eventually residing in space. Kraft, in the non-accessible areas of their 1983 greenhouse pavilion, grew plants on a lattice framework while recirculating running water that carried appropriate nutrients. This eliminated the necessity of soil.

Vertical farming of today controls nutrients, lighting, temperature, and humidity, constantly measuring and reassessing for improvement. The indoor vertical farm at the South Pole Station provides fresh produce for those stationed there. Plenty Unlimited annually produces as much as a 720-acre traditional outdoor farm -- using only 2 acres. Green Sense Farms measures the red and blue LED light to administer only what is required by each species of plant, thereby minimizing energy use. Bowery Farming constructs farms inside vacant warehouses for others to run. These urban farms provide fresh produce to city restaurants and grocery stores minimizing required transportation.

Vertical farms are scalable, both in size and in the depth of the controlled environment agriculture (CEA). The latest endeavors have created vertical farms in shipping containers, often in urban locations. A farm can contain more than one 10 x 40 foot container or can be as simple as a coat closet, or an open, esthetic plant wall, built from stacked hydroponic trays. So vertical farming is happening, not only in commercial farming, but inside offices and homes. As our population unceasingly increases, more land must be absorbed for housing. A vertical farm uses far less space, saves water and energy, avoids pesticides and chemicals, produces year-round, anywhere (including Antarctica), and is not subject to climate or soil conditions.

Agree? Disagree? Comments?

RRRcyc@signsandwishes.com

Approach Of Spring Weather Brings The Reminder To Be Bear Aware In Colorado

Bearproo昀ng Your Home

Help Keep Bears Wild

Only people can prevent conflicts with bears. Please do your part to protect your home and property, and prevent conflicts with bears.

Keep Bears Out

n Many bears that enter homes do so through an unlocked or open window or door. Close and lock all bear-accessible windows and doors when you leave the house, and at night before you go to bed.

n If you must leave downstairs windows open, install sturdy grates or bars. Screens don’t keep out bears.

n Keep garage doors and windows closed and locked at night and when you’re not home. Don’t leave your garage door standing open when you’re not outside. Install extra-sturdy doors if you have a freezer, refrigerator, pet food, bird seed, or other attractants in your garage.

n Keep car doors and windows closed and locked if you park outside. Make sure there’s nothing with an odor in your vehicle, including candy, gum, air fresheners, trash, lotions and lip balms.

n Bears are great climbers — remove any tree limbs that might provide access to upper level decks and windows.

n Replace exterior lever-style door handles with good quality round door knobs that bears can’t pull or push open.

n Put on talk radio (not music) when you leave home; the human voice startles most bears.

Get Rid of Attractants

n Bears follow their super-sensitive noses to anything that smells like food, and can follow scents from up to five miles away.

n Don’t leave trash out overnight unless it’s in a bear-proof enclosure or container. Obey all local regulations.

n We recommend feeding birds only when bears are hibernating. If you want to feed birds when bears are active, please review the Attracting Birds, Not Bears fact sheet on our website.

n Don’t store food of any kind in an unlocked garage, flimsy shed or on or under your deck.

n Don’t leave anything with an odor outside, near open windows or in your vehicle, even if you’re home. That includes scented candles, air fresheners, soaps and lotions.

Teach Bears They’re Not Welcome

n If a bear comes into your yard or close to your home, do yourself and the bear a big favor, and scare it away. A confident attitude plus loud noises like a firm yell, clapping your hands, banging on pots and pans or blowing an air horn sends most bears running.

n If a bear enters your home, open doors and windows and make sure it can leave the same way it got in. Don’t approach the bear or block escape routes.

n Never approach a bear. If a bear won’t leave, call your local CPW office. If a bear presents an immediate threat to human safety, call 911.

Visit www.wildlife.state.co.us/bears for more information or call your local Colorado Parks and Wildlife Office.

Please Do Your Part to Keep Bears Wild

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Keep The Park In Estes Park!

Dear Editor,

I am writing in response, and in vehement opposition to, a preliminary application that is on file with the Town of Estes Park. Beyond the preliminary application, I am against any re-zoning of the property at 685 Peak View Drive.

As I type this letter, I am watching a large herd of elk roam, rest and feed on the property at 685 Peak View Drive. It is something that we all enjoy watching in our great Town.

The property at 685 Peak View Drive, which is now owned by Mr. Frank Theis, has always had the same zoning, E-1, which allows for one (1) home per acre. We have no problem with this. It is a property owner’s “use by right.” Most of the adjacent and/or neighboring properties have the same zoning and we were aware of this land and its zoning as we made our decisions to buy our properties. Knowing that six (6) additional homes could be built on these 7.62 acres is not an issue for us. We are fine with the existing zoning, E-1. It was zoned E1 for a reason and it should remain E-1 as intended when it was zoned.

Per the Town of Estes Park Development Code (which the Town is beginning to “update” – be aware and be involved!), requesting a change in zoning, re-zoning, the Developer or Owner needs to show a “…changes [sic] in conditions in the areas affected…” (Town of Estes Park Planning Division Development Review Guides https://estespark.colorado.gov/planningforms).

Re-zoning 7.62 acres in a residential, neighborhood area of one (1) home per acre, to allow for an additional thirtyeight (38) homes, or any number other than six (6) additional homes, on land that allows for one (1) home per acre is not a “changes in conditions. ” Addition-

Virginia Webb

ally, Market demands and housing needs are NOT a “changes [sic] in condition. ” The Adjacent Property Owners, “…in the areas affected…” have no “…changes in condition…”

Imagine this happening in your neighborhood as yours could be next. Please look at what the citizens of Fort Collins are presently fighting and winningpreservefortcollins.com. “Our City Council decided to help Developers increase profits while muting the voices of citizens, ” preservefortcollins.com. This could be Estes Park. This is happening all over the country.

Again, we have no problem with the existing zoning. We want sensible decision-making by doing what is best for all citizens. Setting a precedent on the handling of re-zoning in our Town is crucial to protect all of our rights.

I am Chair of the Group, Preserve Estes Park (PEP). To date, we have over 500 signatures on our Petition opposing the aforementioned re-zoning preliminary application.

Please visit our website: www.PreserveEstes.org to see what we are doing and how you can help. Please sign our Petition. This is not just about one rezoning request.

Please pay attention. Be heard. It is not a matter of if, it is now when. No neighborhood is safe. No property is safe.

This town is all of ours. Let’s protect it together.

With thanks,

Kristine L. Poppitz

Preserve Estes Park (PEP) PEP STRONG!!!

“Keep the Park in Estes Park” for all of us, and for all of our families and visitors, to continue to enjoy these limited spaces in our Town.

We Have Questions

To The Editor:

Over 2,700 new homes in Estes Park in the next seven years. What? This is ludicrous!

How could our Town handle a 75% growth rate in seven years? More importantly, why would we want to? The US has only grown at 2.67% in the last five years.

Will someone please explain to me how one Study shows that we need over 2,700 new homes in Estes Park in the next seven years? This relates to the recent Estes Valley Housing Needs Assessment & Strategic Plan, dated January 2023. To my knowledge, only one study was completed.

https://dms.estes.org/WebLink/ElectronicFile.aspx?docid=221198&dbid=0

Where will there be another grocery store and pharmacy to serve all of us and

all of our tourists? Have you thought about our post office servicing over 10,000 residents? Can our infrastructure (with only four ways in and out), our Town services, our water, our healthcare workers, our doctors, our nurses, our educators, our police, our fire department, our Restaurants, our Level 4 Hospital, handle over 10,000 residents if we add over 2,700 homes to our small Town (that is only counting 2/household for the over 2,700 new homes)?

Will someone please help me to understand this ludicrousness?

With thanks,

Kristine L. Poppitz Preserve Estes Park (PEP) www.PreserveEstes.org

PEP

STRONG!!!

Virginia Webb's Memorial Service is this Saturday, March 4th at 2 p.m. in the Presbyterian Community Church of the Rockies. After the service, her family would love to see you and hear about your experiences with their

grandmother and mother. Light refreshments will be served after the service.

Virginia was a Colorado native and lived to be 106 years old spending the last 40 years of her life in Estes Park.

Lloyd Lane

A Celebration of Lloyd Lane’s Life will be held at the home of Paul and Jane Suwalski in Longmont, Colorado on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. Please RSVP to 303-651-0209 if you

plan to attend.

Lloyd will be placed to rest at Estes Valley Memorial Gardens. Fond memories of Lloyd are welcome at www.ahlbergfuneralchapel.com.

Alcoholics Anonymous & Other Recovery Meetings

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

Also Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at Glen Haven Town Hall. Book study meeting.

Early Worms-Monday thru Saturday at 7:00 a.m. (Tues., Thurs. & Saturday hybrid meetings with Zoom #796 839 839 PW:Worms20) at St. Bartholomew Church, 880 MacGregor Ave.

Fall River Group

Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are held at 453 West Elkhorn: Mon., Weds., at Noon Fri. at 7:00 p.m.

Zoom Meetings-Everyday at noon

Zoom #999 829 166 (no password needed).

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

needed).

Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Zoom #999 829 166

Celebrate Recovery -If you are one of these people who struggle with addiction, compulsions, and destructive behaviors as well as the lies which drive them, please consider coming to Celebrate Recovery and discover the joy of being set free. We meet on Thursday evenings from 5:30-7:30 p.m. for snacks and fellowship, being honest with ourselves and others, at the Christian Church of Estes Park, 4655 US Hwy. 36, Estes Park, CO. There is a seat for you.

Note: The AA Meeting website has over 6,000 members and there are 69 AA Meetings a week plus NA has 30 meetings a week. Go to www.intherooms.com

Photo by Michael Barringer

You've just found it! Fun family business

Outdoor World retail clothing and equipment year round stores needs you. Starting at $17.0030.00 per hour. Retail, managing, selling, merchandising and cleaning. You must be cheerful and like people. Choose your hours. Ages 15 to 80. Call Ernie 24 hours a day any day. 970 232 8290.

Silver Saddle Inn

Now hiring: Front Desk Clerk

Evenings required, Full time $17/hr - $20/hr DOE, Benefits Must be non-smoker. Maintenance

Full time

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

UCHealth is hiring for an EMT, LPN, and MA position in Estes Park, CO! There is a 3k sign-on bonus for all roles. Learn more and apply online at careers.uchealth.org.

Doggy daycare Elena’s Barking Lot is hiring.

Part time and year-round positions available. Experience is a plus, but not necessary. Please email your resume to elenasbarkinglot@gmail.com

CLEANING!

Good Pay/flexible hrs. vaca

rental home w 3 suites on W. Elkhorn.

Call Dana; 970-646-5760

Responsible for the overall dayto-day operations of the Pine Room, the restaurant on-property at YMCA of the Rockies. $17.17$20.39/hour with full benefits, discounted childcare, membership, and more!

Other

Are you looking for something that is a calling rather than a job? Good Samaritan offers many opportunities to make a difference in the lives of others. If you want more out of your work than just a paycheck…check out our employment opportunities at www.good-sam.com.

All training provided, QMAP qualification paid for, great benefits!

VOLUNTEERS

More than 40 percent of seniors report regularly experiencing loneliness. Good Samaritan Estes Park Village senior living community offer socialization, meal programs and wellness/activity programs to combat loneliness, gently supporting our residents that nurture their body, mind and soul. One of the ways we want to enhance this is through our volunteer program. We will pair seniors with friends in the community who can share their interests and offer companionship.

If you are looking to make a different in the lives of others, contact the Good Samaritan Estes Park Village. (970) 577-7700 ext 200 and ask for Irene.

Tire

required. Apply in person at 1633 Raven Ave or call (970) 586-8085 or email office@estestireandauto.com.

Full-time Seasonal Supervisor positions for Golf Operations and Lake Estes Marina

Positions start mid-April to mid-May and go through mid-August to mid-September. If you are organized, have retail experience, leadership qualities and either love to golf, are willing to learn about golf, or want to work by Lake Estes, either one of these positions will be a great opportunity to contribute to the Golf Operations team or the Marina team and grow your leadership skills!

Full-time year-round benefited Head Lifeguard

Looking for a collaborative team environment? Our Aquatics team is looking for a Head Lifeguard to join the leadership team. We are accepting application for certified Lifeguards and swimmers who want to be come certified. The position will support pool safety at the Recreation Center’s indoor pools. There will be opportunities to become a Certified Pool Operator and/or teach swim lessons.

Full-time year-round benefited Custodian/Maintenance Apprentice

Interested in learning about building maintenance at a state-of-the-art facility? We are looking for someone that will help us keep the Recreation Center clean and maintained while having the opportunity to learn about building maintenance.

To learn more about these positions and apply on-line go to evrpd.com.

Valley Recreation and Park District is an equal opportunity employer.

Vacation Rental

Maintenance Tech Full Time

Excellent Workplace! Duties include drywall, window, door, light fixture repairs, painting. Install/troubleshoot appliances/equip/system issues. Repair or call a vendor. Yard/grounds upkeep. Replace bulbs, batteries, filters, etc. Check/fix smoke/CO2 detectors, door locks, etc. Collaborate with co-workers, report issues to Mgr. Excellent comm Skills. English preferred/Spanish OK. Work Wed to Sun. Driver’s license, company vehicle, $19- $20+/hr depends on skills. FT benefits. 950 Comanche Street, #101 Estes Park. Copy the link to your browser and apply with your resume.

https://app.joinhomebase.com/loc/ estes-park-skyrun-vacationarentals/job/vacation-rental-maintenance-tech--full-time

Responsible for all catering and refreshment deliveries out of the Estes Park Center Food Service Department. $15.84$18.81/hour with full benefits, discounted childcare, membership, and more!

NOW HIRING

Apply at 854 Dunraven Street, Estes Park CO 970/586-1085

mtnvalleyestes@gmail.com

Part-Time Interviewing in Estes Park.

$22/hr. Frozen Dead Guy Days Fest in Estes Park 3/17, 3/18 & 3/19; & other days in Mar & April. Do not need to be avail for all dates. Somewhat flexible times/hrs. Other events July, Sept & Dec. Job includes talking w/ visitors about their experiences in Estes Park. No sales. Work outside & inside while moving about. Must be outgoing/easily approach others, responsible, detailed, organized & able to meet scheduling req’ments. Send summary of relevant experiences & availability to: Sue@rrcassociates.com.

Historic Crags Lodge

Housekeeping Supervisor

Experience required

$20.00/hr. - Benefits on Day 1!

Stop by and see us or call us at 970-586-6066

300 Riverside Drive Estes Park, CO 80517

Equal Opportunity Employer

JOIN OUR TEAM!

Full details on employment opportunities and the application can be found at estes.org/jobs.

Full-time

Civil Engineer I - II (term limited)

Code Enforcement Officer

Emergency Services Dispatcher I - III

Events Maintenance Worker I

Mechanic I – III

Police Officer I – III

Water Superintendent

Seasonal

Community Service Officer

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

RENTALS

Apartments

Apartment for Rent. One bedroom, one bath, close to town. NS, NP. $1200/mo. plus deposit. Utilities included. Call (970) 586-4175.

Commercial Rentals

OFFICE SPACE For Rent

970-290-4488

237 W. Elkhorn

$3,000 per month. 12’ x 24’ with loft. Waterwheel Shops. Good location for artist, sculptor, tailor, yarn shop or craftsperson. 970-586-6308

Room/Roommate

$1,500 month, Mountain Home in Estes Park. Must be a dog lover and we will pay for dog sitting when needed. Lower floor with windows, private entry, private bathroom, refrigerator, microwave, television, living room, closets and bedroom with California King, fully furnished. Seeking a NonSmoker, drug free tenant with good references. We have three dogs. ericjlund@outlook.com

TRANSPORTATION

Trucks

1999 1/2 T Chevy Silverado, 186K+ miles, 3Dr, 4WD, 6Ft, good tires, runs good. $4500.00. Call 970-702-5066

Motorcycles

1998 Harley Road King 95th

Fuel injected, 49,000 miles, many parts blacked out. $6,750 obo. 319-290-6539

Trailers/Campers

SERVICES

Sewing/Alterations

Remixed Custom Sewing Services. NEW LOCATION! RV Cushions, outdoor furniture, benches, leather and Industrial Repair. Call for appointment 970-492-5446

Piano Tuning

Susan Novy, local piano tuner. Call for appt. 577-1755 www.estesparkpiano tuner.com

Other-Misc

Chainsaw Tree Removal And Trimming. It Is Best To Prune Your Trees While It’s Still Cold. Nathanael 970-692-4237 or nkromig@gmail.com

MISCELLANEOUS Misc.

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of tHe roCKIes

Rocky Mountain Conservancy Retail Warehouse Worker

Seeking a team player to work with the Conservancy’s retail team in warehouse opera ons in RMNP.

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Opera on of vehicles - clean MVR required

Solitude Cabins and Lodge is now hiring for:

Full or Part time

Front Desk Agent

$17-20/hr depending on experience.

Please call 970-577-7777 ask for Kay

Housekeeping staff wanted.

Requires cleaning of cottages and hotel rooms in Estes Park. $18 per hour. Contact Mark at 970-999-2293

REAL ESTATE

Commercial Commercial Spaces for sale and lease. Call Eric. Anderson Realty. 586-2950

RMConservancy.org

27’ Interstate Trailer. $6,900.00 OBO Randy 970-215-7198

FREE-Bench seat for Astro Van, Ranch oak China hutch 4’ x 5’5” x 14” deep, two, round 8 ft. banquet tables, all items, you haul. 970-586-1681 leave message.

SALES

Garage Sales

Moving to Europe Garage Sale and Botangle.net Tent Sale

March 11 8:00am-5:00pm 1655 Gray Hawk Ct

SALES

Estate Sales

ESTATE/MOVING SALE

Need to have one, but seems overwhelming. We do the work, you make the $. Local, Affordable, References. CALL JUDI 970-215-5548

Estate Sale in Glen Haven 39 Memory Lane March 4 and 5; 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Clothing, tools, assorted items for all. There’s something for everyone! PLEASE come since we want to reduce, reuse, and recycle instead having useful items land in the dump.

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF CANCELLATION AND CERTIFIED STATEMENT OF RESULTS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Pinewood Springs Fire Protection District, Boulder & Larimer County, Colorado and Pinewood Springs Water District, Larimer County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third day before the election, there were not more candidates for director than offices to be filled, including candidates filing affidavits of intent to be write-in candidates; therefore, the election to be held on May 2nd, 2023 is hereby canceled pursuant to section 1-13.5-513(6) C.R.S.

The following candidates are hereby declared elected by the Pinewood Springs Water District.

Stephen Stewart until May, 2027 Kim Bologna until May, 2027

The following candidates are hereby declared elected by the Pinewood Springs Fire Protection District.

Ardean Johnson until May, 2027 Kevin Noble until May, 2027

Designated Election Official - Gabriele Benson

PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS BUILDER

WENDYS

Wendy, Amy, Markus

Dr.

970-586-4418

www.aspen-eyecare.com

600 S Saint Vrain Ave - Suite 5

•equipped to evaluate macular degeneration, glaucoma and cataracts

•same day appointments for eye pain and emergencies

•referral access to specialized surgeons & advocacy for the best care

•full service optical for specialized eyewear

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