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A Message To The Community From Police Chief Wes Kufeld

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As I write this letter to the community, I’m filled with bittersweet emotions. The Estes Park community, and the Estes Park Police Department, are extensions of my own family. My career spans 37 years in law enforcement, 34 years serving in our own Police Department, with 14 years as Chief. And now is the time I find myself ready to retire and explore the next chapter of life.

In the early summer of 2021, I started thinking seriously about retirement. But it was such a difficult choice to make, and I found myself putting the thought aside… I have poured my heart and soul into this community, and it’s a big part of who I am.

Then we found ourselves in the midst of a shocking community and organizational tragedy with the September events involving a former Captain in our department. I firmly set aside my thoughts of retirement in order to focus on helping my team get through that very difficult period. We focused on coming to terms with the full range of difficult emotions, plus a domino effect of changes to our leadership structure. I can’t begin to express how painful this was for all of us, but I know many of you understand. I wanted nothing other than to support the men and women in the department, whom I care for so much.

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process that involved the community at each step, and the findings were shared with the community last week. I again express my pride in the positive outcome of that review that reaffirmed the Police Department’s professionalism and integrity.

Now, I feel it is the right time to pursue my dreams for a very different kind of life outside law enforcement. My wife and I have an opportunity that has patiently waited for us the past year. We will be spending time on the family ranch in Wyoming, where there is no end to the amount of time I can enjoy my hunting and fishing interests. It is a dream come true.

My last day as Police Chief will be May 6, 2022. This allows time for me to help facilitate the recruitment process for the department’s new Captain – one of two who will serve under the next Chief. Of course, the Chief position will be the Town’s next recruitment process, and one that will begin very soon. I look forward to seeing the department continue to grow under new leadership. The new Chief will be a fortunate person to lead such an extraordinary team.

Finally, it’s time for me to express my sincere gratitude to you – the community – for all the support you have provided me and our Police Department over the decades. Having your trust and respect is the honor of a lifetime. This job has also blessed me with many lasting friendships. I am a very fortunate man. Thank you, Estes Park.

Wes Kufeld at the wheel of an Estes Park Police car. and determine if the department should have done, or should be doing, anything differently in light of that tragedy. Nothing is more important to us than the trust our community has in us, and we need to maintain that trust. This was a fully transparent

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At that time, we also embarked on a difficult but necessary process to hire an outside firm to review what happened

Join our next Zoom Coffee on Saturday, March 12 from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Jason Damweber is our “Behind the

Scenes” speaker. Jason is our Assistant Town Administrator and the Town Project Manager of the “Homes at Fish Hatchery,” the town’s workforce housing

project. Community input is welcome.

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Independent Review Of Police Department Complete The Town’s independent, third-party expert has completed its review of the Estes Park Police Department to determine whether there was any knowledge within the Department of the domestic violence committed by former Captain Eric Rose.

I’d like to thank the community for its support, and participation in the process.

We are committed to ongoing transparency, and would like to provide the summary of findings from the investigation to the community.

The consulting firm, Jensen Hughes, concluded there was no prior knowledge of Rose’s behavior by any individual in the organization. The consultant also evaluated the Police Department’s policies and administrative procedures so that it could suggest any potential improvements. They concluded the majority of the Department’s processes and policies are consistent with best practices in the field. The consultant offered suggestions on the Department’s reinforcement of Town-wide code of conduct policies, the Department’s complaint review and

internal affairs process, and the Department’s hiring, evaluation and training practices. Details on those recommendations can be found in the report beginning on page seven. We will be incorporating these suggestions into the Police Department’s procedures in 2022.

The summary of findings is available at www.estes.org/news. This report contains details of Rose’s domestic violence and may be disturbing to readers. Our thoughts continue to be with Lori Rose and her family. I am available to discuss the review with anyone who may have questions.

I continue to be very proud of the professional and dedicated employees of our Police Department, under the leadership of Chief Wes Kufeld. The Chief has provided unwavering support to his team during a most difficult year. Regardless of the challenges it has faced, our Police Department’s first priority is always to maintain community trust as it fulfills its mission of excellence in community policing.

Hermit Park And Red Mountain Open Spaces Reopened Tuesday, March 1 Hermit Park Open Space, located two miles southeast of Estes Park, and Red Mountain Open Space, located 25 miles north of Fort Collins, reopened to the public on Tuesday, March 1 following seasonal winter closures.

Hermit Park Open Space’s Kruger Rock trail will be accessible from the trailhead to the “overlook” (0.6 miles) only, with the remaining 1.1 miles closed due to damage caused by the Kruger Rock Fire last fall. Full opening of the Kruger Rock

trail is planned in spring following required trail maintenance work.

Visitors should note that access to both open spaces is weather dependent. Roads and trails may close periodically due to mud, snow or other adverse seasonal conditions. Know before you go by checking current trail conditions at CoTREX (Colorado Trails Explorer) at trails.colorado.gov.

For more information, please visit larimer.org/naturalresources.

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 20, the Estes Valley Fire Protection District

(EVFPD) responded to 8 calls for service. This included: • MVC: 3 • Alarm Activation: 2 • Odor Investigation: 1 • Smoke Investigation: 1 • Assist: 1

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

On February 27 at 5:00 a.m. officers contacted a gray Toyota Four Runner in the 600 block of N. St. Vrain Ave. that had its reverse lights on, was stuck in a snow bank and had two flat tires. Officers found the driver, a 25 year old male from Brighton, Colorado asleep in the vehicle. Investigation determined that he was DUI. The male was arrested and charged with DUI, driving vehicle when license under restraint, failure to drive in a designated lane and leaving the scene without providing required information after striking unattended (vehicle/structure). The male was

transported to Larimer County Jail.

On February 26 at 12:37 a.m. police contacted a 28 year old male from Estes Park at Raven Court and Raven Ave. for a traffic violation. Upon contacting the driver, it was determined that he had a warrant for his arrest for failure to appear out of Colorado State Patrol. It was also discovered that the male was determined to be DUI. He was transported to the Larimer County Jail where he was charged with DUI, DUI per se, defective unsafe vehicle, driving while license under restraint, failure to provide evidence of insurance upon request and for the warrant arrest from the other agency.

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Outreach Fuels Continuous Improvement

Recently, I attended one of the outreach sessions being held with various groups by the Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee of the Town of Estes Park. Held at the Estes Valley Community Center, this particular session focused on the unique experiences, opinions and needs of the Hispanics who live

life, time to participate in the community, to not need to work three jobs to support their families and wanting respect and equal treatment as members of the Estes community. Among responses from adults were desires to buy houses in good condition, have a local Spanish newspaper, learn about managing finances, and to more effectively engage within the greater Estes Park community.

Of the concerns given voice by participants, some pertained to housing, specifically maintenance Jessica Garner, Community Development Director welcomes partici- of rentals, pants in outreach session of the Comprehensive Plan Advisory Com- rental contracts being mittee of the Town of Estes Park.

English only, and work here. and contracts having a month-to-month Jessica Garner, Director of Community auto renewal after the first year.

Development for the Town hosted the Afterwards, when asked for a commeeting. Conducted in Spanish, Jose ment about the session, Jessica Garner, Almeida led the session. Approximately who staffs CPAC’s outreach efforts, said, 90 people attended.

“The Town extends its gratitude to the Attendees included School Superintendent Sheldon Rosenkrance, School Board Member John Davis, School District Liaisons Patricia Rountree and Jaime Caicedo, BOCES Migrant Education Recruiter, Julian Aponte, Estes Park Housing Director Naomi Hawf, and EVICS Family Development Coordinator Rut Miller.

During the opening discussion His-

Jose Almeida fields questions during outreach session of the Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee of the Town of Estes Park.

Participants in outreach session showing their appreciation for the opportunity to speak candidly about their Town.

panic participants shared what they like about living in Estes Park. Their responses ranged from children are safe here, it’s tranquil, lots of natural outdoor activities, people are kind, schools are good and education is bilingual.

Next, the Hispanic students attending offered up what they hoped Estes would be like in 20 years. Responses included wanting good housing, good quality of

families and individuals who gave their time to attend the listening and engagement session for the Comprehensive Plan, and who shared their hopes, ideas and concerns in order to help Estes Park to be more family-friendly, safe, inclusive, and representative of all who live and work here.”

The next step in the outreach effort is accurate representation of the information generated at the recent and upcoming sessions in the Comprehensive Plan.

Such sessions are a way for townspeople to talk with each other and their Town about changes needed. That change results, is tacit acknowledgment of the power of outreach as a means for continuously improving quality of life for all who live and work here. Gracias José, Jennifer y todos los que participaron en la sesión... trabajo bien hecho.

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Reuben Bergsten Named Platte River Board Chair Pignataro selected vice chair by fellow dustry is changing and it’s going to reboard members quire a lot of thoughtfulness and cooperation to achieve our goals.”

During its board meeting on Thursday, “I am honored to the Platte River Power have been selected to Authority Board of Dichair the Platte River rectors elected Reuben Board of Directors and Bergsten, director of want to thank Dave for utilities for the Town of his leadership over the Estes Park, to be the orpast year,” said Bergganization’s next board sten. “I am very proud chair. The board also of what we’ve accomselected Julie Pignataro, plished since passing council member for the the Resource DiversifiCity of Fort Collins, to cation Policy, but I recbecome vice chair. ognize the need for enTheir appointments hanced collaboration took effect immediately with each other and following yesterday’s with the public as we board meeting. forward to Reuben Bergsten move achieve this ambitious “Reuben has been a goal. ” committed board member for ore than a decade and we have benefitted from his Bergsten joined Estes Park Power and extensive utility experience,” said Jason Communications in 2009 and has more Frisbie, general manthan 30 years of experiager and CEO of Platte ence in the utility inRiver. “Julie Pignataro’s dustry. He became a engagement on the member of Platte board over the past River’s Board of Direcyear demonstrates her tors in 2012 and served commitment to reas vice chair in 2016 gional collaboration and 2017. Upon graduand I look forward to ating from Northern working with them Arizona University, both in their new leadBergsten began his caership roles.” reer with Bechtel, an international engineerBergsten and Piging company, at a nunataro were selected by clear power plant. He fellow Platte River worked in the oil and board members and regas industry and at place Board Chair Dave other power plants beHornbacher, executive Julie Pignataro fore relocating to Estes director of electric Park to serve in the town’s utilities deservices for the City of Longmont, and partment.

Vice Chair Wendy Koenig, mayor of Estes Park.

Pignataro was elected to the Fort Collins City Council in 2019 and began “I want to thank Dave and Wendy for serving on Platte River’s Board in May their board leadership during the last of 2021.

She’s also a board member for year,” Frisbie added. the Cache la Poudre River National HerThe appointments followed a discusitage Alliance and cursion about the future of Platte rently works as a senRiver and the owner communiior manager for CVP ties as they work toward achiev(Customer Value Parting the Resource Diversification ners), a management Policy, which calls for a 100% consulting company. noncarbon energy mix by 2030.

Pignataro has a Bachelor of Arts degree The board agreed that to be successful, in English from Colorado State Univermore engagement with each other and sity, a Master of Science degree in liwith leadership in each community is rebrary and information science from quired.

Drexel University, and is pursuing a “Platte River is not a separate entity, it’s master’s degree in public policy and adan organization formed by the owner ministration from Colorado State Unicommunities to provide power,” said versity.

Frisbie during the conversation. “The in-

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DEFINING MOMENTS

Have you ever had your day planned? You know exactly what you're going to do, and all of a sudden, there’s a phone call, or someone stops by. Suddenly, everything is being asked to be scratched off your list, in order to help someone else in need. For a moment, in your thoughts, you wrestle with, “but I had this to do today!” I like to call these, “Defining Moments.”

This is where the rubber meets the road! Where you get to see what you’re made of. Your true colors are about to show. Do you yield your time to the friend, the neighbor, the phone call, or do you bluntly say, “NO, I can’t help you!’ “What I have to do is more important!”

One of the most difficult things to do when we’re in these situations, is to say yes, because it means putting others ahead of self.

How many of you struggle with this? We can all feel like there just isn’t enough time in a day. But I’ve learned that if I swallow my pride, and go the way of love, the reward afterwards far outweighs the time I have to spend helping someone else.

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Learn to put others ahead of yourself. When we don’t, we find ourselves regretting it later, or we begin to get bitter in our hearts toward humanity. There has been many times God has stepped into your life and helped you, even when you weren’t aware of it. If you struggle helping others, ask God to help you. The scripture says, “God is love” and He tells us, “let us love one another: for love is of God” (1 John 4:7) I encourage you, if you haven’t asked Jesus to come Into your heart, do it now. He will bring the love and compassion you need to reach beyond yourself.

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

Be sure you are registered to vote with the correct address by visiting www.govotecolorado.com so that the correct ballot is mailed to you. (Ballots cannot be forwarded.) The deadline to add or correct your registration to receive a mailed ballot is March 14th at the latest. Eligible voters can obtain replacement ballots at Town Hall through the Town Clerk's office throughout the election and vote in the Town Hall if they choose. Beginning March 5th, additional information on

candidates can be found on vote411.org.

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

The forum is open to the public, and registration is not required. Here’s the link to the virtual forum: League of Women Voters Candidate Forum for the 2022 Municipal Election Zoom Webinar Online: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89292370671 Call-In (Telephone Option): 877-8535257 www.lwv-estespark.org The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan education and advocacy organization, neither supporting nor opposing individual candidates or political parties at any level of government.

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My name is Scott the review and approval of Webermeier and I am runthe Town Comprehensive ning for a seat on the Town plan, the completion of the Board of Trustees.

Estes Park Loop project, the I would like to share that it approval of the Town has been an honor and privFacilities Master Plan ilege to serve as a Town which will likely include Trustee for the past 15 decisions relative to our months. To those who may aging Town Hall facility not recall or are not familiar and the relocation of the with this circumstance, I Police Department was appointed to fill the reFacilities, consideration of maining term of Mr. Ken asking the voters for an exZornes who was elected to Scott Webermeier tension of the current 1A the Board in 2018. tax and priorities for these Not unlike the rest of Colorado, Estes dollars, just to name a few.

Park is faced with a variety of challenges in I have been committed to service to this an ever-evolving environment. These chal- community for the past 40 years. lenges include but are not limited to, afI have lived in the Estes Valley since 1964, fordable child care, affordable and graduated from Estes Park High School in appropriate housing, sustainable economic 1972, and from Colorado State University growth, the need for infrastructure growth in 1976, met my wife, Katie, here in Estes and maintenance, the need to understand in 1978. We have four children all of and address ongoing environmental suswhom were born in Estes Park and gradutainability issues, ensuring that we are well ated from the Estes Park school system. prepared for potential natural disasters Over my time in Estes I have served on a and the development of economic oppor- variety of boards including The Estes Park tunities that attract and retain younger in- Chamber of Commerce of the time, the dividuals and families while continuing to Estes Park Board of Education, Estes Park meet the needs of an aging population.

Medical Center Foundation, Estes Park Most, if not all, of the issues which conEDC and Estes Park Local Marketing cern the community are interrelated in District. I was also the Pack leader for the one fashion or another.

Cub Scouts and a den mother for 10 years.

The opportunities and considerations I participated with my family in the dethat the Town Board will be asked to advelopment of National Park Village in dress over the next four years are both 1978 and operated those facilities until challenging and exciting. The decisions 2015. I am currently the owner operator of and directions determined in the next four The Country Market. years will have both immediate and longI would hope to participate in the decilasting impacts on the community and the sion making processes that will allow us to valley as a whole. build a balanced, equitable and sustainable In the next four years I would expect us community. I have seen and participated to see a commitment by the Town regard- in the evolution of this community over ing sufficient and ongoing funding for the past 40 years. I would like to think both affordable housing and child care, the these experiences and my business backdevelopment of the Fish Hatchery propground in the community would be of erty to help meet our housing challenges, benefit in these considerations.

Space Missions To Watch In 2022 At The Next Aviation Club Meeting 2022 stands to be a very exciting year for space exploration. More civilian and commercial astronauts will take flight.

The moon regains prominence with unmanned missions to search for water ice, and a lunar test flight of the spacecraft that will take mankind back there. We will get our first images from NASA’s big new James Webb space telescope, and NASA will send a spacecraft out to deflect an asteroid. All of this, and much more in 2022.

On Wednesday, March 9, join Barry Power at the Estes Park Aviation Club meeting as he provides insight into the many varied and exciting space projects planned for

this year. Barry spent twenty-four years in the space program working on manned missions as well as unmanned flights to Venus, Mars and Jupiter.

Join us at the American Legion Building, 850 N. St. Vrain Ave. to learn what lies ahead in space exploration. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend.

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Democrats – Register Now To Caucus On March 5 This is a reminder that 2022 Larimer County Democratic Caucuses are planned for Saturday, March 5, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Rules governing caucuses require that only registered Democrats participate in Democratic caucuses.

For Estes Valley precincts, these Democratic Caucuses will be held in virtual format via Zoom link to avoid confined indoor gatherings for our voters. Virtual format requires advance registration to attend the caucus in Estes Valley precincts.

Democrats in Estes Valley precincts can register now through this link: subscribepage.com/evdemscaucus All registrations are pre-screened for eligibility and to protect the security of the caucus. Registrations must be completed no later than 10:00 a.m. on March 5.

Preference polling for candidates will take place at the Larimer County Assembly rather than at the local caucus level.

To participate at the assembly, you can be elected as a delegate at the caucus.

Caucus participants also elect Democratic precinct organizers who coordinate voter information and activities in their respective precincts.

Delegates elected at the County Assembly move on to the Colorado State Dem-

ocratic Assembly in April to determine state-wide candidates and issues.

Estes Valley Precinct borders and numbers were changed in January.

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

Your new precinct number is available through the Colorado Secretary of State’s website, www.GoVoteColorado.gov. Choose “Find My Registration,” enter your identifying information, then open the tab “County and District Information.” For caucus purposes, the last three digits indicate the precinct number. Estes Valley Precinct numbers are now from 106 through 111.

If you have questions, please contact us at EstesValleyDemocrats@gmail.com.

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My friends Kris and Pam offered to Thunk for me this week. What interesting discoveries will they share with us? I can’t wait to find out!: I’ve always loved a good surprise. No, I don’t mean the type where a family member jumps at me from behind a door. I mean the unexpected, delightful and interesting things found quite literally within the pages of a library book.

I am an enthusiastic library user, visiting our local library at least weekly. So it is no real surprise that I often find scraps of memorabilia in the library books that I check out. However, I recently checked out a library book and was surprised to find between its pages an advertising postcard from Patagonia. What’s so surprising about that, you ask? It wasn’t the postcard itself, but the fact that it was addressed to my own sister! We had never discussed this book, so many chuckles ensued over the fact that she had recently returned it to the library, and I chose to check it out next.

Granted, most of the items that I find in library books are of the “not-so-interesting” variety. Airline boarding passes, cheap bar coasters and scraps of newspaper are common discoveries. I did once find a library due date receipt from the Naperville Public Library. I’ll never know how a Naperville library receipt ended up in my Colorado library book, but I do have many cousins in Naperville, Illinois.

Quite the coincidence?

My friend Pam used to volunteer at her local library in a small Colorado town.

She sorted through the books that folks donated to the library. She remembers finding a prophylactic (unused thankfully) in one of the books they received.

The story that could conjure! She also remembers finding an envelope with a considerable amount of cash, about $140.

Having no idea who had donated that particular book, they had no way to return the money. The library staff eventually decided to label it as an anonymous cash donation to support library programming. Imagine yourself— a library patron—discovering $140 in your library book!

Several years ago I found a tattered bookmark inside a library book that captivated my imagination. It was torn and in rough condition, from the Abbey Bookshop in Paris, and written in

French. I found it absolutely charming and still have it sitting on my desk. I often wonder how it made its way across the world to my little corner library. Its address is 29, rue de la Parcheminerie in Paris. If only someday I could actually step inside the Abbey Bookshop! I can see the French proprietor in my head. His name is Jules. He’s an aged, thin and stooped man, with a beret settled jauntily on his head. He was a heavy smoker in his beatnik days and doesn’t say much now. He’s a bit tired of running the same bookstore for so many years, and if you ask him a question he’ll answer in his gravelly voice with a slightly cranky demeanor. In my imaginings, he will be unimpressed when I return the bookmark to him, and he’ll throw it directly in the trash. That’s okay, I still think it’s a découverte intéressante.

About a year after I found the Abbey bookmark, my husband found a very crumpled and faded credit card receipt in his library book. The receipt was in French and was dated October 2019 yet he found it more than two years later. Its previous owner had purchased something at the Carrefour Market for 61,88 euros. Was this person an American tourist filling up his gas tank before heading to the Paris airport? Or was it someone more interesting—a fashionable old dame who lives in the Loire Valley and had stopped at the Carrefour Market to buy a bottle of good French wine? Is the French connection another coincidence?

Every time I check out a library book, I can’t wait to discover what forgotten item might lie inside. Will it be another expired boarding pass from LAX, a family favorite recipe card or maybe something that brings a little découverte intéressante into my day? When I someday bring it to Jules in Paris, I really hope to see his cranky demeanor dissolve into a smile.

We all love books for their ability to transport us to other cultures, ideas and lifestyles. What will be the next interesting discovery you make when you open a book, and where will it transport you, if only in your dreams?

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

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Your Precinct Number Has Changed! Why Does It Matter?

The Colorado Independent Redistricting Commission and the Colorado Supreme Court have approved final redistricting plans based on the most recent federal decennial census, changing the State Representative, State Senatorial, and Congressional district boundaries in Larimer County.

When this occurs, the Clerk and Recorder is required, under the provisions of Colorado Revised Statutes 2-1104 and subject to the approval of the Board of County Commissioners, to redraw precinct boundaries. This work was completed earlier this month and has resulted in changes to every precinct in the county.

Why does this matter?

A Larimer County precinct caucus will be held on March 1, 2022 (Republican Party) and March 5, 2022 (Democratic Party). Precinct caucuses are important meetings of registered electors within a precinct who are members of a particular major political party. The purpose of precinct caucuses is to elect precinct committee persons and delegates to county assemblies. Those delegates attending the county assemblies are voting on candidates to be placed on the respective party’s Primary Election ballot. The

Primary Election will be held on June 28, 2022.

To participate in the important caucus and assembly processes, which are entirely run by the respective parties (not by the county clerk’s office), you can find all the details needed at their respective websites: Larimer County Democratic Party: LarimerDems.org Larimer County Republican Party: LarimerGOP.org All precincts in Larimer County have changed.

In order to participate in the correct precinct caucus, you will need to know your precinct number. There may be a link on the party websites; or to view your precinct information, click here.

• Enter your Name, Zip, and Birthday • Click on the “I’m not a robot” captcha • Click “Search” • Click “County & District Information” tab If you would like additional assistance determining your precinct number, please contact Larimer County Elections by phone (970-498-7820) or email (elections@co.larimer.co.us).

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The Barrel Blood Drive TUESDAY, MARCH 8 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM 251 MORAINE AVE. Blood mobile will be in parking lot!

Meet At The Flagpole Monday, March 28 Join together as a community to recite the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag & sing our National Anthem: The Star Spangled Banner. The event will take place at the flagpole at Town Hall, 170 MacGregor Ave. on Monday, March 28th at 4:00 p.m.

Let’s stand together as a community to uphold and support our Constitution of the United States in facing today’s and future challenges. The United States of America-one nation under God. See you at the pole! God bless you!

Appointments recommended!. Make an appointment online at donors.vitalant.org with blood drive code 00011 or by calling 303-363-2300!

GIVE BLOOD TODAY | vitalant.org Eligibility questions? Call 877.258.4825

Help ensure a safe blood supply for your community by donating blood. All blood types are needed!

Appointments encouraged; there is limited space on the bloodmobile at this time.

Please eat a healthy meal and hydrate before you donate! Face coverings are required to donate.

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The Estes Park Nonprofit Wellness Program is supported by community members who see the value in keeping nonprofit employees—our community’s front line workers of advocacy, philanthropy, and social service—healthy and strong.

Body Work (At Work) For Nonprofit Employees By: Karen McPherson

The Estes Park Nonprofit Resource Center (EPNRC) launched a Nonprofit Wellness series in 2022. This program offers nonprofit employees from all sectors to a free monthly workshop that focuses on their personal health. The next workshop is Body Work (at work) with Ravit Michener, long-time body worker and owner of Elements of Touch. This workshop will take place on March 17 at the Estes Valley Library, Hondius Room at noon. Pre-registration is not required.

The Nonprofit Wellness Program is meant to remind nonprofiteers how important habits of wellness are for tenacity, clarity, and resilience. Due to the rising costs of health insurance, many nonprofit employees have limited access to health care that includes more than the standard, yearly checkups and emergency care. This program helps to re-

mind our hard working philanthropists of the truism, “If you don’t care of yourself, you can’t effectively take care of others.”

Future programs include: April 21 at noon: Acupuncture in the Office with Melissa Roberts of Estes Park Acupuncture (located in the Wellness Cottage).

May 19 at noon: Walk Lake Estes with Belle Morris, Executive Director of the Running Club. Anyone who might be up to participate in the Longs Peak 5 mile walk/run event (one month later on June 18) can get advice on how to train. Belle will also offer a discount to nonprofit employees for the entry feel.

More information can be found on epnonprofit.org.

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

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

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

For more information please email estessunriserotary@gmail.com.

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March Is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

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Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States for both men and women combined.

Dr. McLellan, “Though Estes Park Health colorectal cancer is prevalent, it is a disease that can be prevented through routine screenings, a healthy diet, and regular exercise,” explained Jennifer McLellan, MD, a general surgeon and endoscopist at Estes Park Health.

Colonoscopy is considered the best test for colorectal cancer screening and is available at Estes Park Health. Other screening tests available include flexible sigmoidoscopy (a visual examination of the rectum and lower portion of the colon), testing the stool for blood (fecal occult blood testing or fecal immunochemical testing), and fecal DNA testing.

The risk of developing colorectal can-

cer increases with age. All men and women 45 and older are at risk for developing colorectal cancer and should be screened. Some people are at a higher risk and should be screened at an age younger than 45, including those with a personal or family history of inflammatory bowel disease; colorectal cancer or polyps; or ovarian, endometrial or breast cancer.

Since there are very few symptoms associated with colorectal cancer, regular screening is essential. Colorectal cancer is preventable if polyps are detected and removed and is often curable if the cancer is detected in its early stages.

“If detected, colorectal cancer requires surgery in nearly all cases, sometimes in conjunction with radiation and chemotherapy,” said Dr. McLellan. “Between 80-90% of patients regain normal health if the cancer is detected and treated in the earliest stages. However, the cure rate drops to 50% or less when diagnosed in the later stages.”

Colorectal cancer screening costs are covered by Medicare and many commercial health plans. Schedule an appointment with your physician at Estes Park Health to find out what screening methods are right for you.

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March Meeting Of The Estes Park Woman’s Club

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The March meeting of the Estes Park Woman’s Club will be held on Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at the American Legion. Members are encouraged to wear period (circa 1912-2022) clothing and/or hats. Social hour and registration begin at 11:30 a.m., a buffet lunch will be served at 12:15 p.m. following a brief business meeting. There will be a cash bar available. To continue the celebration of our 110th year, Nancy Thomas will present a short Power Point of woman’s fashion for the past 110 years from 1912 to 2022. Members are encouraged to bring items to support Estes Valley Crisis Advocates – suggestions are gift cards for Dollar General or a gas station, paper towels, toilet paper, toiletries such as shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, lotion, toothpaste, etc. All items must be unopened. Unfortunately we were not able to have a program from the organization this year, but want to show our support by donating items.

A reminder that we will begin our support of the 2022 Duck Race, tickets can be purchased online and we are also encouraging members to donate to our scholarship fund The March program will be presented

by Mikaela Fundaun, Curator of Interpretation for the Estes Park Museum.

Her program is titled “The Persistent Women of Estes Park.” Members will be contacted by email to make their reservation. Any woman interested in joining the club or for more information, may contact the club at EstesParkWomansclub1912@gmail.com.

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Bigfoot Days Return The First Weekend In April

Vicki Wright Member for 6 years

Why I love being a member of Quota: This organization gets things done.

When we see a community need, action is taken quickly and efficiently to resolve the issue. Our grant committees work annually to donate funds to non-profit organizations that serve our community well.

Favorite or memorable moment: My favorite memory is when we started our geranium sale last year for the first

time. We worked hard to get organized and our members all jumped in to help with the work that produced a very successful and efficient event that the community was very happy to support.

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

Estes Park Bigfoot Days presented by The Highland Bard returns celebrating all things Squatchy.

This event features a ticketed dinner with Television Bigfoot Celebrities, and a free festival in Bond Park with talks from TV Bigfoot Celebrities, live music, axe throwing, inflatable games, craft and food vendors, a Bigfoot calling contest, area Bigfoot tours, outdoor themed activities for the entire family, a special appearance from Bigfoot “The Original Monster Truck,” and much more!

Joe "Huckleberry" Lott and "Wild" Bill Neff are core members of the Appalachian Investigators of Mysterious Sightings Team (AIMS).

For generations alleged sightings of Bigfoot have occurred in the Appalachian Mountains and this band of hard-core hunters and trappers have made it their life’s work to investigate them. You can currently watch Huckleberry and Wild Bill and the rest of the AIMS team on the Travel Channel’s hit series, Mountain Monsters.

Cliff Barackman has been a dedicated Sasquatch field researcher for decades, and is a starring cast member of Animal Planet’s hit series Finding Bigfoot. Both on- and off-camera, he has managed to gather data supporting the hypothesis that Sasquatches are an undiscovered species that lives in North America. Cliff is also the owner and curator of the North American Bigfoot Center in Oregon.

Bigfoot Days kicks off on Friday, April 1, 2022 with the Bigfoot BBQ from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Ridgeline Hotel & Conference Center. This Bigfoot-themed

dinner will feature food, drinks, live music, photos, and mingling with an informal Q & A with Huckleberry, Wild Bill, and Cliff. Tickets are $90. For more information and to purchase tickets visit www.estesparkeventscomplex.com/bigfootbbq-dinner.html In addition to the free Bigfoot Days Festival on Saturday, April 2, 2022, there will be the “World Premier” of the new documentary Alien Contact in the Rockies. This screening will be held at the Historic Park Theater at 3 p.m., and there will commentary by the Filmmakers before the screening. Admission is free.

Movie Description: The Rocky Mountains of Colorado are well known for their mysterious and unexplained occurrences.

More and more of these experiences cluster around paranormal hotspots or as they are now called places where the Skinwalker Ranch phenomena are occurring. A team of paranormal investigators set out to explore one of these hotspots and create another. What occurred was dramatic and unexpected: Interactions with playful supernatural beings… Bigfoot …

Ghosts…

Orbs …Mutilations…

And, finally, capturing on film strange creatures that emerged from a portal. All this and more in “Alien contact in the Rockies” Vendors – Have a Bigfoot themed product or service you would like to showcase to our Bigfoot audience? Apply for a vendor booth here: forms.gle/qS6BrXseMwWWnZbz5 Sponsorship – Want to promote your company to our over 3,000+ attendees?

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Estes Park Rotary Duck Race Festival Announces First-Ever Named Sponsor For the first time in its 34-year history, the Estes Park Rotary Duck Race Festival has a Named Sponsor: Claire’s Restaurant and Bar. This generous sponsorship makes it possible for duck adoption sales to be promoted on the Rocky Mountain Channel from April 18 until Race Day and for the Duck Race to be live-streamed with no net cost to the Duck Race.

A 60-second spot will feature Lucky Duck, the race’s mascot, footage from past races and Claire Ray, owner of Claire’s Restaurant and Bar. The spot will run several times each day. Race day will be streamed live and will include race day entertainment and the action at the finish line.

“We are hoping that the coverage this year on the Rocky Mountain Channel will result in increased duck adoption sales,” said Beth Weisberg, Big Duck for the 2022 festival.

“The more ducks that are adopted, the more money goes to the charitable and non-profit organizations selected by the duck adoption purchasers.”

Nick Mollé Productions, which operates the Rocky Mountain Channel, contributed in-kind to help make this promotion possible. “We have been filming the Duck Race since 1993 and are very proud to partner with this profound charitable event. Not only does it raise money, but it kicks off the season with a representation of the warm, friendly, fun personality of our community” said Nick Mollé, President of Nick Mollé Productions.

Claire’s Restaurant and Bar, located at 225 Park Lane, is celebrating its 30th anniversary in Estes Park this year. Featuring all natural meats and locally sourced produce, Claire’s is known for its wild game meatloaf and smoked salmon, and mimosas and Bloody Marys are customer favorites. Claire’s has a covered and heated patio for those wanting to dine outdoors. “Claire’s is well known for its long history of giving back to the community,” said Scott Thompson, Duck Race Sponsorship Chair. “We appreciate their

generosity in being our 2022 Named Sponsor.”

Major Sponsors and Associate Sponsors are still being sought, according to Thompson.

All sponsors who have donated by March 15, 2022 will be recognized on Duck Race posters and in press releases. Major Sponsors contribute $500 or more, and Associate Sponsors contribute $100 - $499. To support the Duck Race as a sponsor, contact Scott Thompson at Sponsors@EPDuckRace.org or 970-590-9941.

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

Lucky Duck, Ryan Banker (General Manager and Co-Owner of Claire's), and Beth Weisberg, Big Duck 2022.

Estes Park Special Olympics Bowling At Chipper’s Lanes Estes Park Special Olympics is starting up once again. Organizers will be hosting bowling fun on Wednesdays starting February 23 from 3:30-5:00 p.m. at Chipper’s Lanes. All ages are welcome to participate. Cost is $5 for the first game including shoes and $3.85 for each additional game.

For more information, contact Audri Smith at 970-451-3762 or email epspecialolympics@yahoo.com.

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Programa Infantil en Español en la YMCA Únete a nosotros en el edifcio del Sweet Memorial, el primer Viernes de cada mes en la YMCA of the Rockies. Este mes, el día viernes 4 de Marzo, el tema del programa será: ¡La primavera y los insectos! De 9:00 – 9:30 de la mañana.

Después de la sesión, estás invitado a pasar tiempo con otros niños en nuestra área de juego en la planta baja. Esta clase es en Español, pero todos los niños son invitados para aprender y hacer nuevos amigos.

Join us at the Sweet Memorial Building at YMCA of the Rockies, the first Friday of every month from 9:00 a.m.-9:30 a.m. in the morning for a fun children’s program. This month, on Friday, March 4th, the theme of the program will be the spring season and insects! After the session, you are invited to spend time with other children in our downstairs play area. This class is in Spanish, but all children are invited to learn and make new friends.

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Five Fun Facts About… The Great Egret By: Dawn Wilson

This week’s featured animal is the great egret. Spring migration has started in Colorado with reports of snow geese and sandhill cranes arriving in southern Colorado. We should be seeing our first traveling birds in the next few weeks in Estes Valley. One bird that makes an occasional visit during spring migration is the great egret. Here are five more facts about this stunning and elegant bird.

1. Great egrets feed mostly on small fish but also eat amphibians, reptiles, birds, small mammals and invertebrates like crayfish and dragonflies.

2. Because of the great egret’s diet of water-loving vertebrates and invertebrates, this bird is most commonly found in marshes, swamps, streams, ponds, rivers, canals, flooded farms and other fresh-water bodies of water. In Estes Park, look for them in the bird

sanctuary on the west end of Lake Estes.

3. Great egrets live in colonies during the breeding season where they build nests up to 100 feet off the ground, usually above water, with other water birds, like cattle egrets, tricolored herons and roseate spoonbills.

4. The great egret is the symbol of the National Audubon Society.

5. Like other egrets and herons, the great egret hunts by standing very still in

shallow water waiting for its prey to move by and then jabbing it with their dagger-shaped bill.

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

Great egrets are much more common in the southern U.S. than in Colorado where they hunt for fish and other aquatic prey in the swamps, marshes, ponds and lakes.

Competition for food is fierce among nestlings and larger chicks sometimes kill smaller siblings, a behavior called siblicide.

Look for great egrets in fresh-water and brackish shallow bodies of water.

Great egrets have very ornate feathers during the breeding season that they fan out to impress their mates.

Great egrets eat a wide variety of prey they find in water, including fish, amphibians, crayfish and reptiles.

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Protecting The Estes Valley’s Water, Forest, And Wildlife The Estes Valley Watershed Coalition In a few short months, this beautiful snow that is blanketing the Rockies will flow as meltwater into the Estes Valley via the Big Thompson River, Fall River, Black Canyon Creek, and Fish Creek.

These are the main tributaries of the Estes Valley and the primary focus of the Estes Valley Watershed Coalition. Who is the Estes Valley Watershed Coalition?

The Estes Valley Watershed Coalition (EVWC) formed after the 2013 flood to help restore the damage created by the floodwaters. With over $4.5M from State and local grants, private donations, and in-kind volunteering hours our organization managed 15 critical restoration projects throughout our valley. Fast forward to today, EVWC is currently focused on six projects and initiatives in the Estes Valley that are assisted by Colorado funding organizations such as Northern Water, Colorado Water Conservation Board, the Bureau of Reclamation, and private donors. While the 10-member volunteer board (www.evwatershed.org/board-andstaff) and one contract employee may make the EVWC one of the smaller non-profits based in Estes Park, it has a tremendous impact on our community.

Now that much of the work to repair the

flood damage has been completed, EVWC is focusing more broadly on watershed health. While a watershed is defined as the entire area that drains water from the mountains, practically speak-

Marys Lake area where we are working with forest experts to protect life, property, the open water supply and infrastructure.

Because wildlife is an integral part of any watershed, EVWC is also involved at protecting and preserving the wildlife of the Estes Valley. We are working to help beavers recolonize Fish Creek and the Wandering Wildlife Society (the outreach group of the EVWC) has monthly talks that help inform members about important topics in the valley. You might also see Wandering Wildlife Society/EVWC volunteers at Lake Estes in their orange vests during the elk calving and rut seasons as they help educate residents and visitors about elk behavior and on safe wildlife viewing. The Wandering Wildlife Society/EVWC also support and protect wildlife by hosting clean-up events that help remove discarded fishing line from around Lake Estes so that waterfowl don’t become entangled.

The mission of the Estes Valley Watershed Coalition is simple. We work to protect and improve the waters, forests, and wildlife of the Estes Valley Watershed. We are YOUR local watershed coalition. You’ve probably driven by many of our completed and ongoing projects and seen how restoring and improving the watershed improves the entire valley.

To learn more about our projects go to:

ing, the Estes Valley Watershed is the area just north and east of Rocky Mountain National Park, the area south of Devil’s Gulch Road, east of The Olympia Dam at Lake Estes and north of the Twin Sisters area. You can see on the map that we, EVWC, are focused on the area inside the GREEN outline.

Wildfires, which we have experienced, are not only extremely destructive to

forests, but also add ash and debris to streams and rivers, in other words, our water supply. Nearly all the water flowing through Lake Estes supports the Front Range communities and agricultural lands beyond. It is easy to see that protecting forests from wildfire is important in making sure that the drinking water of downstream communities is safe to drink. That is why the Estes Valley Watershed coalition is working on several forest health and wildfire mitigation projects. One such project is above

www.evwatershed.org/projects. To learn how you can become involved visit: www.evwatershed.org/volunteer. To join us in helping the wildlife of the Estes Valley, become a member of our Wandering Wildlife Society www.evwatershed.org/wws. And most of all, thank you for your past and continued support as we work to create a healthy and vibrant community in the Estes Valley Watershed.

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A WISE MAN SHARES HIS ADVICE ABOUT YOUR MARRIAGE It would be quite a stretch to say that Solomon was a good example of what marriage is all about, knowing that he had many wives and concubines. However, as I alluded to in last week’s article, Solomon wrote a book about a man and woman relationship that has been preserved for us. It is a book that has many good things for husbands and wives to consider as they strive to build a meaningful relationship. The book in the Bible is entitled: ‘Song of Solomon’ in most versions. It has been described as ‘Solomon on Sex’ in a book written sharing lessons from the Biblical book. However, although it certainly does not disregard that subject, it has a great many lessons to help husbands and wives develop and grow in the way they treat each other, which is what I would like to focus on in this article, not having written anything on the subject during the Valentine’s Day season. In this day of casual relationships and marriages that often quickly fall apart we can use any good advice we can get. So I…as a marriage counselor and very blessed husband…will give you a summary of some good thoughts he shares. If you want to talk about any of these things or other things to help ‘fine-tune’ your relationship, I would be happy to visit with you. Just call me at: 720-530-6446.

Solomon’s advice to partners is to savor your intimate relationship with your partner and keep it special. But I want to focus most on the advice he has for a powerful relationship. He models the way we should treasure our partner in his words. He calls her: ‘my love / darling’ (10 times); ‘my beloved’ (26 times); along with my ‘beautiful one’, my ‘dove’, my ‘perfect one’. I trust that that is our practice also, rather than less kind even derogatory words, that some wives / husbands have been called. In addition, he spoke kindly to her and of her throughout the book. He complimented her, ‘You are beautiful’, ‘You are delightful’, ‘You are handsome’. He reassured her and built her up in phrases like: ‘You are superior in every way’; ‘No one can compare with you’; ‘You’re the only one for me’, ‘You are the one whom my soul loves’, ‘I love everything about you’, ‘You are my best friend’, ‘I’m so glad ‘you are mine’. As you consider your relationship, consider your spoken words, and how they reflect on and make your partner feel. I’m sure that you have your own words of endearment, and I hope you share them often. In the movie, ‘Fiddler on the roof’, Tevya asks his wife if she loves him. She refuses to say the words, verbally, simply lists the things she does for him that should show him clearly that she does. That is okay, but we need to hear warm feelings shared verbally, as well.

In wedding ceremonies I have conducted, I remind couples that they need to commit to ‘communicating’, as I’ve shared above. Then I will remind them that they need to commit to ‘companioning’…spending time together. Solomon shares thoughts with his dear one about ‘spending time’ alone together. He plans for it, is excited about ‘our spot’ and the quality time they will share together, talking with each other and holding one another, supporting and encouraging each other.

In his book, he warns about problems that they will encounter…those ‘small foxes’ that threaten to ‘spoil the vines’, of their relationship…and must be dealt with speedily so that major damage doesn’t occur. He reminds his readers that we must recognize them, face them, and deal with them together, so they do no long-term harm.

Above all he urges us to: saturate our marriage with an abiding love: a love that is affectionate and protective; a love that is intense and irreversible; one that is freely given and highly treasured; a love that submits to one another, recognizing, ‘we belong to each other’. What a difference that could make in families all over America! Someone has well said that the greatest gift a man can give his children is to love their mother. Let it show!

I hope that the love Solomon talks about describes your relationship. If so, you and your family will be blessed. You might even want to ‘renew your vows’ in a special ceremony to create an ever increasing ‘spark’ in your life together. If I can help, please let me.

(No cost…and it’s good!) God bless.

Bob Lewis

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My Foot Is Slipping By: Brian Schaffer

Over the past week we’ve been given many opportunities to practice Christian love as we entered into the emotional pain of others and offered caring support in their time of need. There are numerous stories to share, but one that is impacting the lives of a dozen high school students is a collaboration between Crossroads, Bright Christmas and the school counselors. We’re joining forces to ensure students who are living in difficult situations without means to afford clothes, groceries and basic school supplies are taken care of. Without saying too much, these teenagers are basically on their own and we want to make sure they have a strong support system in place to finish school and have every opportunity to succeed in life. We’re committed to be there for them and hope you will join us! We were not made to be on life’s journey alone. We need each other!

I was reading in Psalm 94:18-19 that says “When I said, “My foot is slipping,” your love, O Lord, supported me. When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought joy to my soul.” The psalmist is acknowledging his vulnerability to the things of this earth and how if not for the Lord’s help he would have not made it. He paints a word picture that many could relate to that had traveled the mountainous terrain of Israel.

On some of the trails one slip would re-

sult in a tragic ending. I believe the writer of this psalm was accustom to calling out for help and the Lord coming to support him in his time of need. On top of the physical dangers, he mentions the mental and emotional issues present with anxiety and how the consolation of the Lord brought joy to his soul.

As I read these verses I was reminded of the summer of 2016 when my “foot was slipping” during an anxious time in my life. I was unemployed, searching for a place to park our tiny house and our youngest son was scheduled to leave for college in a couple weeks.

Deborah and I prayed in faith asking for the Lord’s help and he showed up in a big way. A pastor friend had an open lot next to his church where we could stay for the winter months in our tiny house, another friend pulled our tiny house to the location and yet another brother-in-Christ gave us his air miles so we could fly to Nashville to be with our son during his orientation days. Everything seemed to come together in the nick of time, but I knew without a doubt that it wasn’t due to anything I did. It was the love of the Lord who supported me. He just chose to use people to express his love to me and my family. We are forever grateful!

I’m praying that you will find yourself being used this week as an instrument of God’s love as you serve others in their time of need.

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Peak To Peak Concert Series #3: Estes Student Recital The Peak to Peak Concert Series seeks to spotlight musicians living in the Estes Valley. The next concert of this season will spotlight students of music teachers in Estes. This popular concert will showcase students of many ability levels from beginner through advanced and all age groups will be represented. The concert will be held on Saturday, March 5th at 2 p.m. at Shepherd of the Mountains Lutheran Church, 2000 Ptarmigan Trail Drive.

The recital will feature 11 students representing three teachers in Estes.

Stephen Trainer (clarinet), a student of Annaka Hogelin’s will perform. Denise Stookesberry’s voice students Douglas Patarroyo, Kai Seaver, Grace Thamert, and Samantha Workman will perform.

Melinda Workman’s students performing include Ariel Kosch (piano), Lauren Allen (piano), Lily-Ann Smith (piano and flute), Lian Applegate (flute), and Natalie Workman (piano).

The Peak to Peak Concerts are always free, but donations are encouraged and are tax deductible. Come out and support these fine musicians!

Estes Park Senior Citizens Center Menu Mar 7 – 11 Monday, Mar 7

Taco Salad w/ Chicken

Tuesday, Mar 8

Philly Beef Sandwich (topped w/ mozzarella cheese, green peppers & onions) w/ Homemade Chips

Wed., Mar 9

Stuffed Bell Pepper (w/ beef & rice), garlic bread & side salad

Thursday, Mar 10 Crispy Chicken BLT Sandwich w/ Pasta Salad Friday, Mar 11

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

Mar 14 – 18 Monday, Mar 14

Breakfast Burrito (eggs, cheese, refried beans & potatoes in floured tortilla) w/ green chili on the side

Tuesday, Mar 15

BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwich w/ Baked Beans & coleslaw

Wed., Mar 16

Vegetarian Lasagna w/ garlic bread & side salad

Thursday, Mar 17 Corned Beef & Cabbage Friday, Mar 18

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

Ariel Kosch (piano)

Voice student Douglas Patarroyo

Meals are $7 for current 2022 EP Senior Citizens Center members and are by reservation only. (Or 3 meals for $20; use pre-paid meal tickets.) Exact cash or check payment required. Reservations must be made by 1:00 PM at least one business day in advance. Note, if you want to reserve a meal for Monday, Mar 7th, you need to call before 1:00 PM on Friday, Mar 4th. For reservations call 970-581-2195 and leave a detailed message. Pre-paid meal tickets and membership forms are available at the Estes Park Senior Citizens Center located at 1760 Olympian Lane and at estesparkseniors.org

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

Lian Applegate (flute)

Voice student Samantha Workman

Natalie Workman (piano)

Stephen Trainer (clarinet)

Congratulations to Jose Alvarez, the Estes Park High School Student of the Week for March 4, 2022.

At EPHS, Jose’s favorite class is choir. He works hard to take care of himself and he stays in school to give himself the best chance to have a good life.

Outside of school, he likes work, kick boxing and dancing. He also enjoys playing Mobile Legends.

When asked his favorite place to visit he said, “Lake Estes.”

When asked what his favorite quote is he said, “Here’s to the crazy ones, the misfits, the rebels, the troublemakers, the round pegs in the square holes… the ones who see things differently — they’re not fond of rules…

You can quote them, disagree with them, glorify or vilify them, but the only thing you can’t do is ignore them because they change things… they push the human race forward, and while some may see them as the crazy ones, we see genius, because the ones who are crazy enough to think that they can change the world, are the ones who do."

Jose Alvarez 11th Grade The best piece of advice he’s ever received is to never surrender!

After high school, Jose plans to join the Navy.

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News From The Art Center Of Estes Park On Exhibit: “Mentor/Student Program” Celebrating art education, this annual show features three students mentored by three different Art Center artists.

Mary Benke-Holly Daley Pauline Bustamante-Lucy Leija Debbie Jansen-Elizabeth Suriano Tamagni In addition, Art Center artists and members who took a class at the Art Center during 2021 have their class creations on display. How could we celebrate the 35th Anniversary of the Art Center without honoring the original 21 enthusiastic artists who took a risk to establish the Art Center? Six of the 21 artists still live in Estes Park and are still working artists. On exhibit are our founding artists: Chris Switzer, Karen Dick, John Lynch, Jay Grooters, Leo Weber, and James Frank.

Upcoming Next Exhibit: “Our Town” featuring Artist Member Sally Richmond and her son Sasha.

Sally Richmond was born in Montreal, Quebec. She has a strong faith and feels that her faith has deepened her appreciation of the people, places and things around her. The beauty of the places she has lived in have made a strong impact on her work. Her work is influenced and representative of the Impressionist school.

Sasha is a Junior at Estes Park High School. He has enjoyed computers, photography and filmmaking since an early age, always opting for classes on those subjects in school. He likes to take photographs of nature, cars and his friends.

He hopes to be able to help with the High School yearbook next year.

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 now open winter hours: Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday 11-5. Masks are recommended.

Handmade masks are available for a $10 donation, as well as free masks.

Celebrating 35 Years with a $35 for 35 Years Campaign!

Celebrate! The Art Center of Estes Park is celebrating its 35th Anniversary in 2022! The Art Cen-

ter opened its doors 35 years ago and we want to continue for another 35 years. We are seeking your help by asking you to donate $35 for 35 years, a dollar for each year, to raise additional funds to continue to support the operation of the Art Center! Donate on our website www.artcenterofestes.com, drop off donation at front desk or mail to 517 Big Thompson Ave., Unit 245, Estes Park, CO 80517 Join us in this effort by donating. Thank you for helping us continue for the next 35 years.

Upcoming Art Classes: Tangled Ribbons with Annie Reiser March 12, 2022 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Art Center members: $67.50 non-members: $75. Annie Reiser, certified Zentangle®

(CZT) teacher enjoys introducing others to this meditative practice of mindful drawing; a technique using basic pen strokes to form patterns that can be combined into intricate designs.

Treat yourself to a relaxing day tan-

gling elegant swirling ribbons with me.

Learn to make perfect ribbons with ease and fill them with tangles; borders, and fragments. For a change, we will be working rather large - on an 11 x 11inch Opus tile in a warm beige color (included in class fee) to create a “Renaissance” look. In the morning session, we’ll learn to make ribbons and ink them in with beautiful tangle patterns.

After lunch, we’ll shade our creations and add finishing touches like gold embellishments and sparkling highlights.

Materials provided by teacher as part of class fee. Materials list provided for those who wish to bring their own supplies. However, you may purchase a kit directly from the instructor on the day of class for $8.00 that will provide you with all supplies you will need.

Painting with Cathy Goodale 2022 will present another fabulous opportunity to paint with well-known local artist, Cathy Goodale, who will be teaching monthly from March through December 2022 at the Art Center. Sign up for any number of classes in advance or one at a time, as the year progresses. Each class will meet from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Art Center classroom, unless otherwise noted. Students will provide their own supplies/equipment. Bring a sack lunch or grab something quick nearby.

Cathy’s phone number: (970) 227-8577 in case you have specific questions about the classes themselves. The Art Center will handle all reservations, payments, and other housekeeping details.

March 23, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – “Animal Portraits.” Find a photo of a favorite animal. An emotional connection with the animal will help you express the feeling you want in any portrait. Emphasis will be on drawing, texture, lighting, color, and always value. Art Center members: $72 non-members: $80 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. Follow any of these links for a preview of the Founding Artists display.

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THE GOMEZ TEAM

Javier Gomez Broker 970 213-8692

estesparkproperties@gmail.com

Maria Gomez Broker

Mountain Brokers

970 213-9479

maria@estesparkproperties.realestate

1200 Graves Avenue, Estes Park UNDER CONTRACT

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

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

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One of a kind lot in Glen Haven's The Retreat. Sitting on top of a ridge with flat access and views in every direction. Private setting with abundant rock outcroppings that accentuate the views. Plentiful wildlife visits the area. One mile to the Dunraven trailhead with access to RMNPs northern most trails and Signal Mountain on the natl forest. 1.5 mi to the world famous cinnamon rolls at the Glen Haven General Store. 10 mi to Estes Park. Electricity at the road.

Needs septic & well. Listed at $189,000

MIKE & MARIE

EDWARDS

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612‐323‐1184

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The Mountains Are Calling...

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

Mountain Brokers 1200 Graves Avenue, Estes Park

Office: 970-586-5324

www.EstesParkLand.com $700,000

www.YourEstesHome.com $1,150,000

www.GreyFoxLot.com $340,000

Call Kirk or Peggy

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0 Bulwark Ridge Dr $189,000 Call Javier or Maria

Sold

575 Darcy Drive $880,000 Call Javier or Maria

Under Contract

2855 Grey Fox Dr $1,817,000

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1590 Raven Circle D $559,000 Call Cindy

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Wildfire Road 1, 2 & 3 Bdrm

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Madison & Company Properties Expands Estes Park Presence With Addition Of Andrew & Barbara Jo Limmiatis

Andrew Limmiatis, Heidi Riedesel and Barbara Jo Limmiatis.

Just less than a year out from opening its Estes Park office and expanding its Colorado footprint, Madison & Company Properties is growing its presence in the Estes Valley real estate market with the addition of two new individuals.

Long-time REALTOR® Heidi Riedesel, who founded the office in March 2021, has tapped the husband and wife team of Andrew and Barbara Jo Limmiatis who join the company as broker associate and office manager/concierge, respectively, to help grow the company’s position in the thriving real estate environment.

“What started as a five-year plan to establish our office and begin to grow has been accelerated by the ability to attract Andrew as my first, very talented REALTOR® agent, as well as Barbara Jo, a wellrounded business professional whose skills encompass everything from IT to financial services and client relations,” said Riedesel. “These are two very passionate, community-focused and dedicated professionals.”

Similar to Riedesel, Andrew Limmiatis was first introduced to the Rocky Mountain region during a family vacation when he was just 14 years old. And, similar to so many other of today’s Colorado residents, the state’s beauty, outdoor lifestyle and opportunities to pursue your passions – like becoming a fly-fishing guide – brought him to Colorado as a full-time resident.

A Georgia-native, he moved to Colorado with Tennessean Barbara Jo, in 2010, and soon after established his business in Estes Park becoming one of the most highly-rated fly-fishing guides in the area. Limmiatis began a career transition to real estate in 2019 and completed the move when he earned his real estate license in 2021. He naturally incorporated the foundation of his fishing guide traits – constant learning, patience and persistence – to help guide buyers throughout Estes Park. His passion, dedication and focus, coupled with strong local relationships, quickly

turned into clients and sales. In his first year, Limmiatis earned the Estes Valley Board of REALTORS® Rookie of the Year Award.

“I felt very passionate about pursuing a career that tied in with my knowledge and appreciation for this community,” said Andrew Limmiatis. “Early conversations with Heidi revealed just how aligned we were in our values and commitment to a balanced life, the ability to provide exceptional service to our clients and respecting the community that we call home. She’s a great teacher, friend and mentor, always looking to be better, to guide and help others. It was a very comfortable and natural fit for us to work together.”

The Madison & Company Properties platform also played an integral role in the decision for Andrew and Barbara Jo to join the Estes Park office.

“From our very first discussions with Heidi and Todd (Madison & Company Properties Founding Owner and CEO, Todd Narlinger), we felt very comfortable with the platform of resources, the brand, image and company approach that will help us thrive in this community and in this industry,” said Barbara Jo Limmiatis. “Madison does things really well, giving us the chance to be successful every single day. They are down to earth and exceptional at what they do.”

“The stars aligned and I could not be

happier with the opportunity to add this dream team to our office, ” added Riedesel. “Everyone who comes in contact with Andrew and Barbara Jo feel that warmth, caring and the value they place on relationships.”

With a full commitment to their real estate careers, Andrew and Barbara Jo remain deeply committed to supporting the Estes Park community and region through their volunteer and not-forprofit work, including their board positions with Trout Unlimited, and commitments to support the local arts and cultural community. In addition, they are active in a wide range of outdoor activities, including their continued passion for fly fishing, which they have passed on to their young son, Ian. About Madison & Company Properties: Founded in 2008, and with 194 agents working from offices in central Denver, Cherry Creek, Brighton, Greenwood Village, Washington Park, Evergreen and now Estes Park, Madison & Company continues to expand its metro-area footprint. Working hard to establish roots and relationships, Madison & Company Properties focuses on incorporating itself and defining market expertise in each community the company serves.

For more information on the Estes Park office and/or specific team members, properties and services click here or visit: www.madisonprops.com/offices/ estes-park

ESTES PARK VITAMIN STORE

AbbeyPontius Broker

$59,500 PLUS INVENTORY Judy Anderson GRI, MRE, ABR, Broker Associate

For 15 years the Estes Park Vitamin Store has been serving Estes Park and surrounding areas.Contact the listing office to see this successful business.

Rotary Club Of Estes Park Is Happy To Have Scott Robbins On Our Team President Jim Whiteneck welcomed Scott Robbins into the Rotary Club of Estes Park at the noon meeting on Thursday, Nov. 25, 2021. Beth Weisberg is his sponsor.

Scott is a native Coloradoan with a big heart for helping others. He is already actively volunteering with the Duck Race committee and looking forward to the May 7 Duck Race.

Scott has had two great long-term callings in life: housing the homeless and

working with refugees to help them find housing and settle into the United States. He still actively volunteers with housing services and with the Estes Park Health Hospice program.

Rotary is a worldwide organization of more than 1.2 million people. Rotarians provide humanitarian service and help build goodwill and peace in the world.

The Rotary Club of Estes Park meets for fellowship and lunch on Thursdays at 11:30 a.m. at the American Legion Post 119, 850 N. St Vrain Ave., Estes Park. The weekly program begins at noon. Visiting Rotarians and locals with a zest for local and worldwide service are invited to visit.

Learn more at: www.clubrunner.ca/estespark.

Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/estesparkrotary.

Eric Blackhurst

970.586.2950

www.KeyToEstesPark.com

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

Broker Associate

1419 Hummingbird Drive

19 Memory Lane, Glen Haven

• 3 bed/2 ba custom home • 2.6 acres, end of road privacy • Top of the world panoramic views $954K

• 2 bedrooms / 3 baths • Beautifully forested setting • 860 SF 2 level workshop $639K

Mike Richardson

Mindy Stone

Aaron Busche

Broker/Owner

Broker Associate CMAS

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Aaron@EstesPK.com

GRI, CNE, ABR, NAR Green Designation

(970) 215-2722

(970) 449-2645

(970) 470-9962

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The Berners Go Bouncing, A Children’s Picture Book

Library Makerspace Is Your Space Like many visitors and long-time locals, my first impression of the Estes Valley was one of awe and inspiration. I first arrived in Estes Park on foot, emerging from Rocky Mountain National Park’s

you around and share their unique expertise.

Recently, patrons have designed automated solar panel sun-trackers, engraved custom business logos on promotional items, and shared the joy of discovery that comes with finding a new

peaks after a long backpacking trip up and over the Continental Divide. I’d seen my first moose in the wild, fished alpine lakes, and breathed air atop the world. After all that, arriving in such a welcoming community was the perfect way to top it all off. Immediately, I knew I wanted to come back and stay awhile.

Five years later, my family and I have done just that. We moved to Estes Park, and while exploring town, I discovered the library’s incredible resources. I’d never seen a Makerspace inside a library before, let alone one with such talent and resources. I was hooked, discovering new hobbies: soldering small electronics like radios and robots, painting my own 3Dprinted miniatures, and laser-cutting environments for display. Until discovering the Makerspace, I’d never set aside time to pursue these interests.

I was able to build my confidence at our library’s second-floor Makerspace, and you can too. If the Makerspace idea is new to you as it was for me, its purpose is in the name: this is a space for making. There's something here for all skill levels and a wide variety of interests.

And for all ages! Under 15? Bring a parent or caregiver. Not everything is as technologically advanced as a laser cutter or 3D printer; there are sewing machines, hand tools, and even supplies for creating jewelry or scrapbooking.

There are countless possibilities for learning and creativity, on your own or with fellow makers. I’ve found incredible talent and experience in this community, cheerfully shared, and the Makerspace is perfect for collaborating. Did you know we have Makerspace Guides scheduled many days throughout the week? These dedicated volunteers are happy to show

hobby and getting better at it. Doing things on your own not only builds your confidence, it can save you time and money. You don’t have to be a creative expert, but you might just become one.

It's a great way to connect with a larger community!

Now is a perfect time to connect! It’s Makerspace March: a signature celebration of the space, the resources, and the people you’ll meet there. There are workshops and activities almost every day this month. Check out the calendar at estesvalleylibrary.org/makermarch, then sign up–in person or online.

The Makerspace was built by local enthusiasm: those generous donors to the Library Friends & Foundation. We’re grateful for their vision.

Many of us, including me, first came here for the mountains and stayed for the strong sense of community. I hope you’ll join us in the Makerspace during March–and beyond. Let’s imagine, collaborate, and innovate together.

By: Brad Maggetti, Technology Arts Librarian

“The Berners Go Bouncing” romps with Bernese Mountain Dogs in a counting book, ideal as a read-along or early reader.

Toddlers up to age eight can expand their vocabulary with entertaining and humorous rhymes. Each page is filled with cartoonized pictures of puppies and fully grown Bernese Mountain Dogs, providing for page turning adventures.

The bouncing cadence allows for singing along to the tune of “The Ants Go Marching One By One.” • Picture book

• Count dogs • Rhyme fun words • Look at colorful pictures • Read-aloud • Sing along Available on Amazon.com as either a paperback or e-book for Kindle at https://tinyurl.com/mv7uk7sy.

Author Michelle Hurni has lived in Estes Park for over 25 years with her Bernese Mountain Dogs and family. For an in person reading with the author, contact Michelle at michellehurni@gmail.com.

Ribbon Cutting For The Estes Chamber Coolest Dog Contest

Photo by Skylar Jackson

It's official! The 2nd Annual Coolest Dog Contest is now open.

Back by popular demand, the Estes Chamber is kicking-off the Coolest Dog Contest 2022! Make your dog famous throughout Estes Park and see their adorable face on special edition labels from Lumpy Ridge Brewing, Snowy Peaks Winery, and Avant Garde Aleworks.

Register your dog ($10) and the great folks at Estes Park Pet Supply will give your puppy a goodie bag worth $24!

Voting continues through the 31st and proceeds benefit the Pet Association of Estes Park. www.gogophotocontest.com/ epcoolestdog

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What’s Happening At The Estes Valley Library HOURS & SERVICES Open Hours: Mondays - Thursday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.

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

Sundays, 1-5 p.m.

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

MAKERSPACE Meet Your Makerspace Each Friday in March from 2 - 3:30

p.m.

Join a guided tour of the Makerspace to see all it has to offer—and meet fellow makers in the process. Sign up at estesvalleylibrary.org.

Learn the 3D Printer Saturday, March 12, 10:30 a.m. to noon Repeated on Tuesday, March 15, 3-4:30 p.m.

Create customized objects from plastic filament, for both practical and creative uses. For ages 15 and up. Sign up at estesvalleylibrary.org.

Learn the Laser Cutter Saturday, March 19, 10:30 a.m. to noon Repeated on Tues., March 22, 3 - 4:30 p.m.

Engrave designs and logos on objects

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

Crocheting for Beginners Each Thursday in March, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Want to crochet, but don’t know much about stitching? Learn how to hook yarn and make basics like hats and pot holders. Sign up at estesvalleylibrary.org.

Intermediate Crocheting Each Friday in March, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Join fellow makers as we stitch together and share tips and ideas. Bring a project if you have one in the works.

Sign up at estesvalleylibrary.org.

KIDS & TEENS Sticker Making Saturday, March 5, 2-3 p.m, Makerspace Make stickers using the library’s silhouette cameo machine. Bring a t-shirt, bag or other cloth item, and heat-press your design onto fabric. For ages 6 to 18.

Sign up at estesvalleylibrary.org.

Music Storytime, with Nancy Bell Wednesday, March 9, 6 to 6:30 p.m., Children’s Room Especially for ages 0 to 6 and their families—all ages welcome. Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and movement with board-certified Music Therapist Nancy Bell. Sign up at estesvalleylibrary.org.

Art Work Wednesday: Scratch Art

Beyond Spreadsheets: Using Databases For Fun And Profit

Today, databases are used across every industry and field of science. If you’ve ever bought something on the Internet or played an online role-playing game, you’ve interacted with one. Understanding what they are and how they work can be the beginning of a rewarding career in technology as a database professional, or provide a key competitive edge for your or your employer’s small business.

As part of Makerspace March—a month spotlighting hands-on learning and collaboration—the library is hosting “Introduction to Databases for Fun & Profit,” held in person at the library beginning Wednesday, March 9 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The series of three weekly classes is open to the public; students from high school age through retirement age are welcome. The specific objectives of this class are:

* Participants will understand what a relational database is. * Participants will be aware of career and professional options in the field of databases. * Participants will be able to create entity relationship diagrams and tables using Microsoft Access.

There are no prerequisites for this class; attendance is the prerequisite for a subsequent set of three classes (following the same schedule) introducing further database concepts.

While Microsoft Access (provided by the library) will be used for demonstrations and practical exercises, the emphasis is on concepts and techniques that apply to relational databases of all types, used at all scales up to and including Fortune 500 global enterprises.

This class will be led by Estes Park resident Peter Gibbs, a retired Information Technology professional, a veteran of Oracle Corporation who has taught employees of Fortune 500 companies worldwide.

Seating for this class is limited to the first six people to register. To sign up, visit the library’s calendar at estesvalleylibrary.org.

Wednesday, March 16, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m., Hondius Room Get creative with scratch art, using old CDs, toothpicks, and black paint. Sign up at estesvalleylibrary.org.

Young Chautauqua Performances Saturday, March 19, 4-6 p.m.

Sunday, March 20, 2-4 p.m., library Fireside Theatre Costumed performers present first-person monologues as historic characters and answer questions. Each date is a different roster. No sign-up necessary.

More information at estesvalleylibrary.org.

COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS Technology and Relationships: a Living Room Conversation Monday, March 7, 3:30 -5 p.m., Hondius Room Technology goes wherever we go—with a multitude of conveniences. But how does it help us, and how does it control us? Join a conversation to share ideas.

Sign up at estesvalleylibrary.org.

FREE TEST KITS Rapid at-home COVID-19 Test Kits The State of Colorado is distributing free test kits. Each person who signs up will receive two boxes of iHealth kits (four at-home tests in total). Sign up at estesvalleylibrary.org or visit the library.

LEGAL SELF-HELP Free Legal Self-Help Clinic

Wednesday, March 9, 2-5 p.m., library Study Room One-on-one legal advice, for Library patrons who do not have a personal attorney. Appointments are necessary, and can be scheduled by calling 970-5868116. More information at estesvalleylibrary.org/legalclinic.

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

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

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EVICS Family Resource Center Information On Child Screenings Many families are eagerly signing their children up for preschool next year to prepare for kindergarten the following year. It’s a great time to get developmental screenings for your child and an awesome opportunity to get a snapshot of your child’s development.

EVICS Family Resource Center utilizes the Ages & Stages Questionnaire (ASQ) to link developmental milestones to your child’s current behaviors. Children as young as one month to the age of six years old are encouraged to get development screenings regularly and are oftentimes given at wellness checks with your pediatrician. EVICS Family Resource Center is eager to help you and your family get this “snapshot” of strengths each child possesses, as well as help recognize any potential delay. Through early screenings, there is an opportunity to support you and your family through the different stages of your growing child.

EVICS Family Resource Center offers the ASQ survey in our office, which is a questionnaire the parent, guardian, or caregiver fills out through their own observations of the child. You can bring the survey home to fill out or fill out with a Family Advocate in our community room. The screening typically takes 30 minutes. The questionnaire is then scored by a Family Advocate. A follow up meeting with a Family Advocate is encouraged for us to go over the results, discuss your child’s development, and

the ways your family resource center can support your family and child, or connect you to other resources throughout the community! Family Advocates are connected to resources and professionals throughout the community and provide referrals, as needed, while also providing at home activities and support you through the different developmental milestones.

At EVICS Family Resource Center, we believe the first five years of a child’s life are foundational in so many ways! By providing ASQ screenings for our community and identifying your child’s strengths or potential delays, we create a community built upon a strengthsbased foundation that sets you up for success.

If you are interested in knowing more about your child and receiving helpful, accurate information about your child’s development, contact your family resource center today!

• Individual appointments are always available with our Family Advocates!

• Screenings are available in English and Spanish.

• Development screenings are free.

Future screening days are 3/8 and 4/7 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m., or by appointment.

Please call the office at 970-586-3055 or email Carlie, at carlie@evics.org to set up an appointment for a screening. For Español, ask for Rut or email rut@evics.org.

Volunteers Of America Seeking Caregivers & Volunteers - Come To An Informational Presentation Good news! Volunteers of America’s Caring Companion Program is serving families in Estes Park.

Every caregiver deserves a break. Are you, or someone you know, caring for an older loved one at home? Maybe you are a compassionate volunteer looking for a way to connect and give back to your community. Join us to learn more about the Caring Companion program at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 8 at the Estes Park Senior Citizens Center. Our presenter is Kayla Evans, Specialist for the Caregiver Program VOA supports family caregivers, caring for older loved ones at home, by connecting them with community volunteers called Caring Companions.

Volunteers provide in-home weekly social visits for participants, while their caregivers get a weekly break to relax and take care of themselves. This program is a non-medical support service that provides respite for family caregivers and a social connection for their loved one. There is no fee for this service; however, donations are always wel-

come.

If you are interested in learning more, enrolling in the program as a caregiver, or becoming a volunteer, join us inperson on March 8, or call/email Program Manager Diane Cohn - 970-6583188 dcohn@voacolorado.org for more information.

The Estes Park Senior Citizens Center is located at 1760 Olympian Ln. Please consider pre-purchasing lunch for the noon presentation on Tuesday, March 8. Meals are available to eat-in or take home. The cost of a meal is $7 for EPSCC members and $10 for non-members. Please order your meal by 1:00 p.m. on Monday, March 7.

For more information about the EPSCC or to order a meal for the presentation, please email the Coordinator, Tonya Martin, at tonyamartin2@gmail.com or call (970)599-4671. Purchasing lunch is not a requirement for attending this free presentation.

This community presentation is sponsored by Renee Hodgden of RE/MAX Mountain Brokers. Renee is a certified Seniors Real Estate Specialist by the Na-

Annie & Henry Are Looking For New, Loving Homes Annie and Henry are siblings that are about five years old. They are both up to date on shots and fixed.

Annie is friendly and enjoys being loved and likes to be brushed.

Henry is a bit shy and is still learning to trust.

He is learning that chin scratches are pretty nice.

These two will do best in a quiet home without dogs. A foster to adopt situation would be ideal for them for anyone interested in that.

These sweet cats are currently living at the Pet Lodge.

Call (970) 286-1652 to meet both of these awesome kitties.

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.

Henry

Annie

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Youth In Action’s Successful First Semester By: Mikah Gay

Estes Valley.

This year, YIA also partnered with GiveNext, a youthoriented grantmaking program in Larimer county, who matched $300 of the funds YIA raised for their shark tank project.

GiveNext also grants each participating school $5,000 to donate to a nonprofit of their choice. They will also be giving a grant to the club’s advisor, Marsha Weaver, to donate to a nonprofit of her choice. On top of this money, Youth in Action has received very

Youth in Action is a club at Estes Park High School where students can directly impact their community through different nonprofit boards and fundraising to help youth in the Estes Valley area.

Throughout their fall semester, the students completed multiple projects that raised money, gave back to the community, and helped their fellow students.

At the beginning of the semester, Youth in Action members Alec Throne and Gabe Landkamer brought the League of Women Voters to

Estes Park High School to help students pre-register for voting. Both Alec and Gabe are student members on the nonprofit’s board.Students aged 16 and up were able to pre-register during the advisory period that day. As the spring semester moves forward, they hope to work on more projects with the League.

Bailey Lemirande, another member of Youth in Action, has served on the board of Crossroads Ministry since his freshman year. Last November, he brought the Key Club chapter at Estes Park High School and Youth in Action together to host a food drive for Crossroads. The students spent the morning taking turns handing out lists of needed items and organizing the food and paper products collected. The two clubs were able to fill the Crossroads truck,

collecting numerous donations that are greatly appreciated in the community.

But that’s not all they’ve been up to this past semester, Alec Throne also ran a spikeball tournament at the high school. Spikeball is a popular lawn game where two teams of two compete against each other in a fast-paced roundnet ball game. For the tournament, YIA required that each team member competing paid a small fee.

Over the course of many afternoons, over 50 students’ teams competed in the tournament, raising close to $200.

Youth In Action plans to put this money towards their shark tank project this spring, where it will go directly back into their community through the nonprofit they award it to.

YIA’s spring shark tank is where non-

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profit organizations in the Estes Valley area can apply for grants and Youth in Action will award them money. In 2021, Youth in Action awarded grants to the Cycling Coalition and Ms. K’s Farm.

When deciding which nonprofits should receive grants, the students read applications and attend presentations.

In the end, they choose which nonprofit they think will best serve youth in the

generous donations that will also go towards their shark tank project this spring.

After such a successful first semester, Youth in Action is looking forward to what they can accomplish in their community this spring. And as the students continue to work more with their nonprofit boards, they hope to see positive

Village Thrift Shop Grant Applications Grant applications for 2022 from the Village Thrift Shop (VTS) are now available for charitable organizations providing services to the Estes Valley community. Non-profits determined by the Internal Revenue Service to operate as a 501(c)(3) and registered in good standing with the Colorado Secretary of State are encouraged to complete and submit a request to the Village Thrift Shop for funding by March 31, 2022. After review by the VTS Board of Directors, funding will be distributed in early May. Grant applications and guidelines are posted for download at the VTS website, www.epvillagethrift.org/grant-application. Alternatively, copies will be available for pickup Wednesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Village Thrift Shop located at 1138 Manford Avenue in Estes Park.

The completed application package should be returned via mail, e-mail or

hand delivered by the end of March.

The Village Thrift Shop is a nonprofit corporation that generates revenue through the resale of donated goods. Generous donors, considerate business partners, a dedicated all-volunteer staff, and loyal patrons support VTS profit sharing. Over the past five years, nearly $700,000 has been distributed to qualified nonprofits providing critical services in the Estes Valley.

The Village Thrift Shop reopened nearly 10 months ago after a yearlong COVID closure. Since then, staff have freely given over 5,500 hours of their time in order to process a bounty of donated, sellable goods subsequently purchased by customers from near and far. It is now time for another round of payoff and payout and the Estes community is and will be better for it.

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Estes Park Women’s 18 Hole Golf Association Celebrated Another Successful Year Of Competition And Friendship By: Carla Spreng-Webb

tions regarding the ongoing threat of COVID, acknowledging social distancing on the golf course, frustrations with your ball bouncing off the flag stick, reluctance to shake hands with your playing partners, just to name a few. Everyone certainly did their best to adapt to these unusual circumstances throughout the 2021 golf year. Thanks to everyone for staying positive through all the challenges and inconveniences and to the professionalism and expertise of our management and golf professionals operated by the Estes Valley Park and – Austin Logan and Aaron Tulley.

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The EPWGA would like to recognize The Estes Park Women’s 18 Hole Golf the 2021 outstanding golf played by the Association (EPWGA) celebrated anwinners of the following annual club other successful year in 2021. During the events: season every Tuesday morning a group of excited women arrive at the Estes Park Awards: Golf Course eager to place their $5 into President’s Cup Winners the weekly winnings pot that will be diFirst flight Carla Spreng-Webb vided amongst the most skilled and Runner-up Pam Vendegna luckiest golfers at the end of the day.

Second flight Diane Butler This ritual has taken place between the Runner-up Carol Felner months of May through September for Third flight Johanna Gengler many years. It marks the time of the year where old friends become reacquainted, Runner-up Karyn Saucier new friends are made and we remember Club Champion for 2021 Marianne special friends. Kathy Tinsley was one of Casey those special friends. Kathy was small in Low Net Pam Vendegna stature but large in helping our members Second flight: understand the game and rules of golf in Low Gross Jennifer Gergen a clear, tactful and personal way. She was Low Net Diane Butler a strong, fair and her opinions soft. This past season in remembrance of Kathy, Most Improved Player Carolyn Bible EPWGA dedicated a memorial garden A thank-you goes out to the 2021 pictured here and identified with a Board of Directors who guided the assoplaque in her name. ciation through a very successful year: This past year the organization continCarla Spreng-Webb - President, Dot ued to recognize and observe the restric- Dorman - Vice President, Bonnie RumThe Estes Park Golf and Country Club was incorporated in 1917 with some of the most notable members of the community on its Board of Directors, including F. O. Stanley. Today the golf course is

sey - Treasurer, Johanna Gengler - Secretary.

For 2022 Johanna Gengler, secretary, will be stepping off the Board. The EPWGA thanks Johanna for her service and contributions. The EPWGA would also like to welcome new secretary, Jennifer Gergen.

We appreciate and are very grateful for Diane Butler heading the “Pairing and Scoring” committee and training several members on how to create score cards and compile results through our advanced “Golf Genius” computer system.

EPWGA 2022 Board of Directors: Carla Spreng-Webb -President Dot Dorman -Vice President Bonnie Rumsey -Treasurer Jennifer Gergen -Secretary EPWGA and Estes Park Golf Course is excited to share multiple improvements and upgrades coming in 2022 • New Cart Fleet At the 18-Hole Course – Estes Park Golf Course is getting a new fleet of reduced noise Yamaha gas powered carts. The new carts include more comfortable seats, cushioned steering wheel, larger cupholder console, and USB ports. The carts will still include the GPS units to make measuring distances easier and faster to speed up play.

• 18-Hole Club House Will Undergo a Much-Needed Facelift - Improvements will include new carpets, bar floors, front desk, displays, etc. while maintain-

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• New Golf Course Irrigation System after nearly 50 years, the 18-Hole Golf Course is installing a new irrigation system. Superintendent John Feeney and his staff could not be more grateful for the support from the Town and all of our golfers to finally make this possible. Turf conditions throughout the entire course and areas previously lacking irrigation will have adequate water to make the entire experience better for all of our golfers.

Estes Park Women’s Golf Association would like to invite new members to join us for the 2022 golf season. There is an exciting schedule of events already planned for the upcoming year.

For more details: Please contact – Carla Spreng-Webb at 480-695-9293 or Carla. spreng@gmail.com Opening luncheon will be Tuesday, April 26, 2022. The first day of the season will be Tuesday, May 3, 2022.

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A World Without Stationarity By: Judi Smith

I discovered a new word last week, or at least one I had never heard before, while reading the 4th National Climate Assessment (Try https://nca2018.globalchange.gov to see for yourself.) I looked it up. It is a real word, meaning steady, unchanged, with no trends or variance. There are mathematical calculations for determining the stationarity of difference for consistent and repetitive fluxuations. These are often used for climate predictability but in some cases change has already exceeded the “possible.” The US Global Change Research Program evaluates this change every four years and the point of the section where “stationarity” appeared is that, as applied to climate, it is no longer a viable assumption and should be disregarded when planning for the future -that we cannot expect the past to reoccur due to consistent trends, however small they may appear.

The Western United States face hotter, larger fires that burn faster. Along with that, the changes to wind patterns result in an influx of water and/or stalled storms that hover long enough to cause “thousand year” floods, which also effect water quality. These events disrupt the growing season and diminish the food supply. There is a definite increase in chronic lung conditions (Asthma, COPD, Sarcoid, etc.) and a common need to run ionizers and purifiers, watch the air quality, and stay indoors on “bad air days.” Drought reduces available water, further destroying crops and compromising health. And yet, melting glaciers are attacking seaside land and structures. We all know what floods can do to roads and bridges. Coastal communities are in still further danger.

Many are losing the protection provided by their coral reefs, which are dying due to aquatic changes.

Fact: The rising temperature is a trend, not a seasonal variance because, little by little, it increases steadily. Fact: the pollution of water, land, and air is also increasing and, unaided, will not return to lower levels. Fact: Loss of bio-diversity follows the changes to environment, endangering wildlife or causing migration.

Fact: Human over-consumption, human use of fossil fuels, human deforestation, and the urbanization of rural lands are largely responsible for the increase.

Most states and protectorates are finally developing efforts to increase resiliency through infrastructure adaptations, educational programs, and rewards to encourage behavior modification. The Col-

orado River Basin is encouraging water conservation. Nebraska has established drought and heat reduction education.

Hawaii is addressing coral reef recovery.

Louisiana’s local governments are collaborating in hazard reduction and the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority’s Master Plan contains 100 projects. California, Nevada, Arizona, Utah, Colorado, and New Mexico are determined to reduce forest fires. Alaskan tribes are addressing physical and mental health issues caused by involuntary change. Midwest farmers are applying

new agricultural techniques to minimize erosion and nutrient loss. Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, and the Caribbean plan to strengthen infrastructure to withstand violent storms. Across the Southwest the major concern is water conservation (due to low levels in Lake Mead). Montana, Wyoming, Nebraska, and the Dakotas are directing efforts at drought reduction and heat risk. Miami Beach is, literally, raising the roads and building seawalls. In Georgia, the National Park Service and the US Army Corps of Engineers built a retaining wall to protect a historic lighthouse. FEMA produced two flood plain maps for New York City, one for current risk (insurance, etc.) and one for long term changes to codes and plans. Since that time, NYC has literally moved households out of the flood plain to safer locations, changing the land use to improve resiliency. The California Sea-level Rise Guidance contains 1) an expected plan, 2) a “worst case scenario,” and 3) a third conception exceeding that crises level.

We must accept the inevitable increase in extreme events. But resiliency is not enough! Effective adaptation must consider actions that abate the cause. We must increase awareness of the ecological and social necessity of behavioral change. And we must also recognize the economic savings in changing our habits. The ROI is proven to be financially beneficial, recouping and exceeding the initial investment. With that in mind, I believe we can do what we must.

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The David Martin Fund For Classroom Innovation At The Estes Park Education Foundation Estes Park lost a dedicated educator and diligent community member on February 13, 2022, when Mr. David Martin succumbed to his third battle with lymphoma.

Respected by his colleagues and well-loved by his many students, Mr. Martin spent his 30 years at Estes Park School District R-3 teaching History, Cultures, Psychology, and Humanities. He was renowned for his innovative and efficacious teaching style.

Mr. Martin was named the Tommy Thompson Teacher of the Year for Estes Park in 1989 and Social Studies Teacher of the Year for the State of Colorado in 1992. Two of his Knowledge Bowl teams

won the State Knowledge Bowl Championship for AAA schools.

A memorial fund honoring Mr. Martin has been established by Mr. Martin’s wife, Dr. Mary Ann Martin. Administered by the Estes Park Education Foundation, all funds will be dedicated to supporting teachers in designing and implementing creative classroom experiences for their students. Contributions are gratefully accepted.

The David Martin Fund for Classroom Innovation.

Donate online by visiting www.epeducationfoundation.org Checks may be made payable to: EPEF, PO Box 4444, Estes Park, CO 80517.

Water Trees in Winter During Drought Conditions Despite snow falling in many regions of Colorado recently, most of the state is still experiencing drought conditions after an abnormally dry period at the end of last year, according to the National Drought Mitigation Center.

Trees in urban and community settings are dormant now, but still require occasional watering during winter to remain in top health.

Dana Coelho, Urban and Community Forestry Program Manager for the Colorado State Forest Service, said both established and newly planted trees in Colorado – especially at lower elevations – often require watering in the winter months during extended dry periods (i.e., more than two weeks without lasting snow cover).

“Watering your trees now during winter is the best way to ensure optimum health and vigor for the growing season in the coming spring,” Coelho said.

“Overly dry trees become susceptible to root and branch die-back, and subsequent insect and disease problems.”

The CSFS offers the following winter watering tips: Water when it is warm. The best time for winter watering is on days when snow has melted and the temperature is above 40 degrees.

Water a wide area. Tree root systems

may spread much wider than the height of the tree and the spread of the crown, with most absorbing roots in the top foot of soil and often far from the trunk.

Apply water to soak the entire area underneath the full span of a tree’s branches.

Water slowly. To ensure deep penetration, use a drip or soaker hose on a low setting (or soft spray wand) to apply water slowly to the full area at the rate of 10 gallons per inch of tree diameter. That equates to about 40 minutes of watering with a soaker hose for a young tree with a trunk 2 inches in diameter and 120 minutes for a more mature tree with a trunk diameter of 6 inches.

Retain mulch. To retain soil moisture and save water, apply 4 inches of organic mulch onto bare soil within 2 to 3 feet from the base of the trunk, but not directly against the trunk.

Repeat as necessary. Until spring precipitation arrives, be sure to continue watering every few weeks during periods of warm temperatures when there is no snow on the ground.

For more information about tree care in communities, visit the CSFS website at csfs.colostate.edu/colorado-trees/selecting-planting-and-caring-for-trees.

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Additional requirements include attention to detail, strong computer and problem solving skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, team oriented environment. $15-$17/Hour.

Excellent benefits including medical, dental, 401(K) and paid time off.

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Shifts: Full Time, Part Time, PRN Pay range: $15.00 - $18.75, depending on experience

Please apply at : www.bankofcolorado.com

Certified Nursing Assistants and Patient Care Technicians

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Looking for experienced Servers & Kitchen Staff Full/Part time available Apply online at: mountainhomecafe.com

JOIN OUR TEAM! Job openings can be found at estes.org/jobs.

Volunteer options can be found at estes.org/volunteering.

Please apply at eph.org/jobopportunities/

Come be a part of the patient care team where you can make a positive difference to all we serve.

Estes Park Health offers a healthy work-life balance for all of our staff

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

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RENTALS

RENTALS

RENTALS

SERVICES

SERVICES

BUSINESS

Homes

Commercial Rentals

Commercial Rentals

Home Repair/Service

Piano Tuning

Business For Sale

Need painting, repairs, or projects completed Decks, interior & exterior repairs, painting We can take care of it all.

Call Kevin Ronan 970-888-1140 Will return all calls

Susan Novy, local piano tuner. Call for appt.

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$40,000 Hair-Nail Salon 30-years in Business 3 Stations-1 Nail Table Call Bret Freedman Estes Park Home Finders 970-215-2494

Sewing/Alterations

Commercial

OFFICE SPACE Office Space for Rent North end house 4br/3ba 6 Offices/Whole 2nd Floor 2 Private Office, 2 car garage, $3500/mo 850 sf, Yr. Lease Min. Reception Area, Reception 1 yr lease Avail 4/1.

Private Parking, Bathroom, Desk. Shared Conference estesparkcondo@ Kitchenette, A/C. Room gmail.com Reasonable Rates. Quality $900/Month 970-586-3838 Finishes.

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Commercial Rentals Call Bret Freedman 970-215-2494 Short Term

Prime Office Space Available. Approx 1068 sq. ft. Good exposure & parking. 930 Big Thompson Ave. 970-215-2235

Office Space For Rent Fully furnished studio Office with Outer Office, apartment with garage Approx. Size 600 SqFt and washer/dryer. No pets, Good Location, Shared no smoking. Available Conference Room through May. $750.00 per $600/Month 970-586-3838 month includes all utilities OFFICE SPACE For Rent and internet. References 700 s.f., 3 rooms plus and Damage Deposit rebathroom. Good location/ quired. Call/text good parking. $1250/mo. + 970-222-6212 util. Year lease min.

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Remixed Custom Sewing Services and Industrial Repair Cushions, benches, leather, campers and outdoor furniture.

Local - call Beth 970-492-5446

REAL ESTATE

SALES Commercial Spaces for sale and lease.

Call Eric.

Anderson Realty.

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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

LEGAL NOTICE

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF CANCELLATION and CERTIFIED STATEMENT OF RESULTS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Pinewood Springs Fire Protection 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 3 , 2022 is hereby canceled pursuant to section 1-5-208(1.5), C.R.S. The following candidates are hereby declared elected: Patty Peritz, Jennifer Rivas and Michael Graham.

NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF REGULAR ELECTION BY THE DESIGNATED ELECTION OFFICIAL FOR THE UPPER THOMPSON SANITATION DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Upper Thompson Sanitation District, Larimer County, Colorado, that at the close of business on the sixty-third (63rd) day before the election, or thereafter, 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 3, 2022, is hereby cancelled.

The following candidates are declared elected: Jack E. Reed - 3 Year Term, Byron K. Bosch - 3 Year Term UPPER THOMPSON SANITATION DISTRICT By: Chris Bieker, Designated Election Official Published on: March 4, 2022, Published in: Estes Park News Posted: District Administrative Office; 2196 Mall Road; Estes Park, Colorado, Designated Election Official’s office, Larimer County Clerk and Recorder’s office, On the District’s website at www.utsd.org Filed: Division of Local Government

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the 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 3 , 2022 is hereby canceled pursuant to section 1-5-208(1.5), C.R.S. The following candidates are hereby declared elected: Patty Peritz, Mike Murphy and Dan Robinson.

Submitted by the Designated Election Official of both Districts, Gabriele Benson. Contact person for both Districts is Gabriele Benson, 303-823-5345 or pswdadmin@att.net

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF CANCELLATION AND CERTIFIED STATEMENT OF RESULTS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Estes Valley Fire Protection 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 3rd, 2022 is hereby canceled pursuant to section 1-13.5-513(6) C.R.S. The following candidates are hereby declared elected: Ryan Bross, 3-year term until May 6, 2025 Dave Hamrick, 3-year term until May 6, 2025 Brian Tseng, 3-year term until May 6, 2025 Erika Goetz, Designated Election Official

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

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

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

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PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS BUILDER EXCAVATION

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HEARING & TINNITUS CARE Cory D. Workman, Au.D.

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

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D Licensed & Insured

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

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