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March 27, 2020

The elk herd uses "Social Distancing" to stay healthy. Once again, nature shows humans how to survive in this world. Humans, take note!

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COVID-19 Updates From The Town Of Estes Park

Where To Find Your EP News Lately In this time of the COVID-19 pandemic and ever changing rules, we have reduced our delivery locations due to the many closures in town as well as to protect our delivery personnel.

If you don’t get your normal delivery, please know that there will be plenty of copies of the EP News on our porch located at 1191 Woodstock Dr. (even though our office is closed) and at Safeway for you to pick-up.

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Rest assured, this is just until the restrictions are lifted, we will get through this, we are all in this together and we remain Mountain Strong.

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The Town of Estes Park and Larimer County issued orders requiring the closure of short-term accommodations in the Estes Valley effective Monday, March 23 at noon through April 17. This is in consideration of Estes Park's unique situation as a mountain visitor destination and our resident population with a high median age. A news release and complete orders are available at www.estes.org/covid-19.

Town Administrator Travis Machalek commented on this difficult decision: We have seen how fast this virus can spread in resort communities throughout our state. Summit County, Gunnison County, and San Miguel County have all recognized the danger posed by large numbers of people visiting small communities during this crisis and have acted boldly to protect their communities.

I believe that Emergency Order 01-20 is necessary to protect the health and safety of the residents of Estes Park.

I issued this order, in conjunction with the Larimer County Department of Health and Environment's order, to affirm the Town's commitment to protecting the health and safety of our valley residents and to underscore the potential severity of the consequences of inaction.

This was an incredibly difficult decision.

I am fully conscious of the impacts these actions have on businesses and their employees, having seen how accommodations-initiated closures have already played out in our community. Our friends and neighbors are affected, but everyone's health comes first.

Our next step is responding to the impact of the virus itself and the impact of the steps we are all taking to prevent its spread. Mitigating these negative impacts on the economic well-being of our residents, our businesses, and our town will not be an easy task, but it is a critical one and we are committed to see this

dressing today's unprecedented challenges with resilience and confidence. The effects of this swift-moving pandemic are wide-ranging, but our commitment to serve our community is absolute. Our professional staff members are passionate in their efforts to serve. Operational plans are reviewed and revised daily to ensure we can continue our community-oriented services and meet the needs of our community in this most trying of times. Our officers, civilian employees and administrative leaders are taking precautionary measures to stay well and healthy, with a focus on continuity of operations.

Our department's work ethic and outlook is built on the foundation of invaluable experience from previous community hardships. As fellow community members of Estes Park, we are together in this effort. We will emerge stronger. We are Mountain Strong.

Town facilities and events Town facilities are currently closed through March 31, with a reevaluation by health recomFriday 3/27. We expect this will be exmendations and helping to focus local resources on the immediate needs of our tended. Town events have been canceled through April 18. community. View the letter at www.estes.org/covid-19. The National Municipal Election reminder Park later announced its closure effective Ballots for the Municipal Election, April March 20: www.nps.gov/romo.

7, 2020 arrived this week at the Post OfMarch 24 Town Board meeting fice in Estes Park for delivery. In an effort The board agenda for March 24 is avail- to maintain social distancing and minimize the spread of COVID-19, the able at www.estes.org/boardsandmeetClerk's office is encouraging voters to reings. The board will meet virtually and turn ballots through the mail or use the their meeting will be streamed at www.estes.org/videos. Public comments Town's drive-up ballot drop off at the main entrance to Town Hall on MacGreon agenda items are requested by noon gor Avenue, adjacent to Bond Park. The Tuesday March 24, by emailing towndrop-off location will be available beginclerk@estes.org or by leaving a voice message at 970-577-4773 where the com- ning Friday, March 20, and continue through Monday, April 6, weekdays only ments will be transcribed for the board.

The quasi-judicial Elkhorn Lodge devel- from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Election judges will also be available 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Elecopment plan items are expected to be postponed until such time that adequate tion Day, April 7. Please remain in your vehicle and an election judge will retrieve public participation is possible. your ballot. More details at Update from the Police Department The men and women at your Estes Park www.estes.org/elections.

Police Department are dedicated to adthrough. We are fortunate to have many partners in this effort, and together, we will ensure our community emerges from this challenge stronger than ever.

Mayor's request to close RMNP, and the RMNP closure On behalf of the Town of Estes Park, yesterday Mayor Jirsa sent a letter to the Secretary of the Interior requesting the immediate closure of Rocky Mountain National Park to help reduce visitation to our area, supporting public

EVFPD firefighters generally respond to cluded: medical calls in their personal vehicles, al• Detector/Alarm Activation: 3 lowing for a faster response. On other inci- • Gas Leak: 2 dents, firefighters respond to a fire station • Fire: 1 to respond in department apparatus with • Smoke Investigation: 2 specialized equipment.

• Assist: 1 During the week of March 15, the Estes Estes Valley Fire www.estesvalleyfire.org Valley Fire Protection District (EVFPD) responded to 9 calls for service. This in-

COVID-19 operational updates and public health resources.

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Lift Or Drag During A Challenging Flight A message from Mayor Todd Jirsa As a trained pilot, I often find myself comparing the world around me to the experience of flying an airplane. As we continue to react to this strange, new reality and the threat of the coronavirus, we're each faced with decisions on how to adapt. All of our actions, as individuals and organizations, can be compared to the forces of lift and drag while an airplane is in flight.

It's a stressful time for everyone, and many of our friends and neighbors are coping with losses that weren't imaginable even last week. Our community is an airplane trying to stay in flight, listening to the ever-changing advice and orders of public health officials trying to keep us healthy and tending to our most basic needs. The vast majority of us understand that these actions, though they come with many painful consequences, are intended to provide lift and get us all to our destination safely. Some individuals, however, are consumed by the im-

mediate disappointments or their disagreement with our path. This is expected, and it creates drag that makes it more difficult to fly the plane.

I find, at this time when we are all affected to varying degrees, trying to maintain a perspective of global citizenship and a mentality of doing what's best for our community --the one here in Estes Park, the Colorado community and the global community -- is the easiest way to maintain lift. These disruptions will be behind us as soon as possible, and the immediate need is to keep our plane safely on track to its destination. In the meantime, I would ask that you please do what you can to encourage everyone you encounter who's working to add lift to our community's flight. I can assure you that your Town Board and our dedicated staff continue to search for ways we can add lift on this most challenging course.

March 23 COVID-19 Updates Town facility closures Town facilities will remain closed to the public through April 17. The Town will reassess that date on a weekly basis.

With the exception of Town Hall and Visitor Center restrooms, the Town's public restroom facilities are now closed.

Don't delay - vote now!

Voters are asked to complete and return their Municipal Election Ballots as soon as possible. In an effort to maintain social distancing and minimize the spread of COVID-19, the Clerk's office

is encouraging voters to return ballots through the mail or use the Town's drive-up ballot drop off at the main entrance to Town Hall on MacGregor Avenue, adjacent to Bond Park. The drop-off location will be available beginning Friday, March 20, and continue through Monday, April 6, weekdays only from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Election judges will also be available 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day, April 7.

Please remain in your vehicle and an election judge will retrieve your ballot.

More details at www.estes.org/elections.

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

On March 15 at 11:08 a.m. a 26 year old male from Fort Collins who was wanted on a warrant turned himself in at the EPPD at 170 MacGregor Ave. The

warrant was from the Fort Collins Police Department for false imprisonment, 3rd degree assault and domestic violence.

The male was arrested and transported to Larimer County Jail.

Roundabout construction continues at Wonderview Ave. (US Hwy. 34) and MacGregor Ave. where all traffic is detoured. Expected project completion is approximately three months.

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Larimer County And Town Of Estes Park Issue Orders Limiting Visitors To Estes Valley Through Closure of Accommodations Larimer County Department of Health and Environment and the Town of Estes Park have issued public health orders limiting visitors to Estes Park by closing short-term accommodations within the Estes Valley to help slow the spread of COVID-19. The orders were issued March 21 and take effect March 23 at 12 p.m. With the same goal in mind, many accommodations throughout the Estes Valley have already voluntarily closed, a commendable step.

The age and health of a significant portion of the population in Estes Park places it at risk of serious health complications from COVID-19. Although most individuals who contract COVID-19 do not become seriously ill, people with mild symptoms and asymptomatic persons with COVID-19 may place other vulnerable members of the public at significant risk.

The Larimer County Department of Health and Environment and the Town of Estes are limiting visitor services in the Town and discouraging visitation.

The town's hospital has also urged the Town to shut down hotels, motels, and vacation rentals to limit the number of tourists into the Town. The orders from the Town and Larimer County limit accommodations in the Estes Park area.

These orders go into effect on March 23 at 12 p.m. through April 17, 2020. There are exceptions for local workers, longterm residents of short-term facilities, and those who are ill or quarantined.

The complete orders may be viewed at www.estes.org/covid-19 and www.larimer.org/coronavirus. The direct link to the Town's order is https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Vi7s JimUYaELZwgBme0oH8vvf1w2QM1V. Town Administrator Travis Machalek commented, "This is an incredibly difficult decision made with the health of the people in our community in mind - our number one priority. We hope that the sooner we take these measures, the sooner we can celebrate the reopening of our businesses."

"The Estes Valley is a cornerstone of our Larimer County community and as

we've seen in other Colorado mountain areas, these actions are essential to protect the health of the people in the area and minimize the impacts of this pandemic locally," says Public Health Director Tom Gonzales.

COVID-19 is spread like the flu. You can help slow the spread of viruses by: increasing distance between people to six feet to help reduce spread, considering canceling trips and not attending public gatherings, washing hands frequently with soap and water, covering coughs and sneezes, staying home when sick, and avoiding close contact with anyone who has cold or flu-like symptoms.

Information about COVID-19 is constantly changing, and the public health response adjusts as more is learned about this virus. While there is plenty of news and media information available, LCDHE is encouraging Larimer County residents to view the latest credible information on COVID-19 at www.larimer.org/coronavirus or www.CDC.gov/coronavirus. Additionally, residents are encouraged to follow LCDHE's Facebook and Twitter accounts at @LarimerHealth.

The Town of Estes Park encourages the community to follow these agencies' guidelines for public health updates and tips, including washing hands frequently and staying home when sick.

The Town especially encourages highrisk individuals (including individuals over 60 years of age and those with chronic health conditions) to diligently follow guidelines to mitigate the risk of getting sick.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment: https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdphe/2019-novelcoronavirus Larimer County Department of Health and Environment: https://www.larimer.org/health/commu-

AARP Tax Preparation Services At Library Suspended The AARP Foundation and Tax-Aide have suspended services nationwide until further notice to help reduce the spread of the coronavirus. No new appointments are being taken. Taxpayers with currently scheduled appointments

will be called to advise them of the situation. We are continuing to monitor the situation and will share information as it becomes available. Our EV Public Library will also post updates on their website.

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Larimer County Public Health Director Issues Stay-At-Home Order To Slow The Spread of COVID-19 On March 25, 2020, the Larimer County Public Health Director issued a Larimer County Public Health Order to Stay-At-Home effective March 26, 2020 through April 17, 2020.

Larimer County Officials estimate that transmission has already been reduced based on previous measures taken in Larimer County and Colorado, such as closing restaurants and bars for dine-in service, halting personal services in hair salons and spas, and bans on gatherings of ten or more individuals. However, if no further measures are taken, Larimer County officials believe it could take months to slow the spread of transmission in the community.

“We are certain that the sooner we take these dramatic measures, the sooner we will be able to resume normal activity.

But we need all residents of Larimer County to come together and do this for the sake of their friends, family and the community as a whole,” said Gonzales.

“Your actions at this moment will save lives and reduce the economic impact of this crisis on our community.”

Larimer County has identified and de-

fined essential activities, businesses and infrastructure. These definitions and other information about the Stay-AtHome order are available at larimer.org/health/stay-at-home-order COVID-19 is spread like the flu. You can help slow the spread of viruses by: • increasing distance between people to six feet to help reduce spread, • washing hands frequently with soap and water, • covering coughs and sneezes, • staying home when sick, and • avoiding close contact with anyone who has cold or flu-like symptoms.

Information about COVID-19 is constantly changing, and the public health response adjusts as more is learned about this virus. While there is plenty of news and media information available, LCDHE is encouraging Larimer County residents to view the latest credible information on COVID-19 at www.larimer.org/coronavirus or www.CDC.gov/coronavirus. Additionally, residents are encouraged to follow LCDHE’s Facebook and Twitter accounts at @LarimerHealth.

Rocky Mountain National Park Closed To All Public Access Rocky Mountain National Park is announcing modifications to operations at the request of the local health department. As of 7 p.m. Friday, March 20, 2020, Rocky Mountain National Park is closed to all park visitors until further notice. This closure will be in effect 24hours a day/7-days a week and there will be no access permitted to Rocky Mountain National Park.

Park visitors are encouraged to take advantage of the many digital tools already available to explore Rocky Mountain National Park. Visitors are encouraged to learn about park resources and stories through the many multimedia presentations currently available on the park’s website www.nps.gov/romo and continue to enjoy Rocky Mountain National Park through the park’s webcams. There are many wonderful resources available for all ages to remotely explore Rocky Mountain National Park.

The health and safety of our visitors, employees, volunteers, and partners at Rocky Mountain National Park is our number one priority. The National Park Service (NPS) is working with the fed-

eral, state, and local authorities to closely monitor the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) situation. We will notify the public when we resume full operations and provide updates on our website and social media channels.

The NPS urges visitors to do their part when visiting a park and to follow CDC guidance to prevent the spread of infectious diseases by maintaining a safe distance between yourself and other groups; washing your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds; avoiding touching your eyes, nose, and mouth; covering your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze; and most importantly, staying home if you feel sick.

For high-risk populations, such as the elderly and people with underlying conditions, we ask that they take extra caution and follow CDC guidance for those at higher risk of serious illness.

Updates about NPS operations will be posted on www.nps.gov/coronavirus.

Please check with www.nps.gov/romo for specific details about park operations.

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Estes Park Rotary Duck Race To Announce New Date-Ducks Hope To Race For Charities In Mid-August By: Rita DuChateau, Rotary Club of Estes Park

Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Rotary Club of Estes Park has decided to postpone this year’s Duck Race Festival by several months. While it’s too early to announce a new date, Duck Race planners hope to stage the event later this summer, if circumstances permit.

A mid-August date is under consideration. Duck adoption sales, which began in late February, will continue with paper forms and online purchases at epduckrace.org until Race Day. “We realize this is a difficult time for everyone, and since we don’t know when social distancing restrictions and mandated closures will be lifted, we decided it would be best to postpone the race and all the festivities of the day,” said 2020 ‘Big Duck’ Karen Thompson.

The committee’s decision, made March 19 at an online meeting of more than two dozen members of the planning team, underscores the importance of the event to the community. Last year’s

Duck Race raised $128,700 for 67 community organizations. Over 6,700 ducks were adopted.

“Because this is such an important fundraiser for so many wonderful organizations in the Estes area, we didn’t want to consider canceling it,” Thompson explained. “At the same time, we had to keep everyone’s safety at the forefront, and the only way to do that was to postpone the race.”

The planning team is viewing the postponement as positively as possible under the circumstances, Thompson said. The “glass half full” approach envisions more favorable August weather, more time for participating organizations to sell duck adoptions, and more time to build excitement for a communitywide celebration of a hopeful return to normalcy. In addition, an August date may draw new spectators who have never seen a fundraising duck race.

“We hope that by holding the event when the weather is almost guaranteed to be beautiful, we’ll have a great turnout for the day’s festivities,” Thompson added. “We look forward to running a great race and giving away hundreds of prizes donated by our very generous merchants and sponsors. Most importantly, the participating organizations will be able to raise funds in order to carry on with their good work.”

More details on the Estes Park Rotary Duck Race Festival will be shared in upcoming weeks, as the committee finalizes details of the postponed event with the Town of Estes Park, partners and vendors. Thompson wants to emphasize that the decision to delay follows Rotary International’s guiding principles: “Is it fair to all concerned?” and “Is it beneficial to all concerned?”

“For all that has happened in the world with COVID-19 these last several months, it was important that the Rotary Club of Estes Park stand by its beliefs and make these necessary changes with the hope that circumstances will support rescheduling,” she said.

In the past 31 years, the Estes Park Duck Race has returned more than $2.7 million to Estes Valley organizations that serve residents of all ages.

The Grand Opening of Duck Central has been postponed. Participating Organizations are asked to collect and safeguard cash and checks from duck adoptions until further notice.

Questions? Email DuckCentral@EPDuckRace.org or call 970-480-5002.

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County Treasurer Irene Josey Announces Temporary Waiver Of Delinquent Interest Governor Jared Polis on March 20, 2020 signed an Executive Order granting County Treasurers the authority to waive delinquent interest on first half property tax payments received after the due date of March 2. This Executive Order will remain in effect for 30 days until April 20, 2020.

Based on this Executive Order, Treasurer Irene Josey will waive interest as follows: Taxpayers who have not made a first half property tax payment and expect difficulty making a full payment by April 30, now have until April 20 to make the first half property tax payment with no delinquent interest. The second half payment will remain due on June 15.

Full payments remain due April 30, and payments made after April 30 are subject to delinquent interest, unless the Governor extends the Executive Order or the State Legislature provides statutory relief.

For taxpayers who have already made a first half property tax payment, the second half payment is due June 15.

Payments received after June 15 are subject to delinquent interest, unless the Governor extends the Executive Order

or the State Legislature provides statutory relief.

Treasurer Josey encourages those who are able to pay their property taxes timely please do so. The timely receipt of property taxes is essential to the effective delivery of services to you by our county health department, fire districts, cities, towns and special districts and local law enforcement agencies.

Payments remitted by mortgage companies and title agencies are not included in this waiver of first half payment interest. Interest on delinquent property tax payments from prior years and redemption interest on property tax liens are also excluded from this waiver.

IMPORTANT: To take advantage of the waiver of interest on first half property tax payments, you must mail your payment to our office, pay online at https://www.larimer.org/treasurer or utilize the drop box outside of the Larimer County Courthouse at 200 W. Oak St., Fort Collins.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Treasurer’s Office via email at lctreasurer@larimer.org or by phone at 970-498-7020. Information is also available on our website at https://www.larimer.org/treasurer.

Town Board Appropriates $250,000 For Community Relief Efforts During COVID-19 Pandemic At its March 24 meeting, the Town Board of Trustees appropriated $250,000 for community relief efforts. Town staff will be working with partnering agencies to determine how Town funds can best be leveraged and dispersed to meet identified needs in the community. Based on

direction from the Board, efforts will be focused on needs related to food insecurity, housing, and support for local businesses and organizations. Funding decisions will be made in consultation with the Town Board.

Information About The U.S. Census It’s not often is a decision made in the 1700s still relevant today. The mandate to hold the U. S. Census has been followed every 10 years since 1790. It is easy, safe and important. The National Board of Realtors® believes it is so important that they have partnered with the U. S. Census Bureau for the 2020 census.

So, what is the census, and why does it matter to you? The simple answer is that it provides a count of our population at a specific point in time. This year you count anyone living at your home as of April 1, 2020. But more than a head count, the census helps determine how billions of dollars of federal funding flow into our state, county and community. It impacts things like health clinics, fire departments, schools, housing assistance, even roads and highways. It also determines how many seats in Congress our state gets, shows housing trends and projections and area demographics.

The first round of census invitations began arriving in mailboxes across the country in mid-March. For the first time you can complete the census online. It is a simple questionnaire that only takes a few minutes to complete. If you prefer to fill out the paper form, they will be arriving April 8th through April 16th. If you do not complete the online or paper questionnaire a U. S. Census Bureau em-

ployee will visit your home. The survey is available in 12 languages and there is language support for 59 languages to make sure everyone can participate.

In an age where we are more aware of protecting our personal information participating in the census may seem like a risky endeavor, but this is not the case. By law the Census Bureau cannot release any identifiable information about you even to any law enforcement, including the FBI and I.C.E., making it safe for everyone to participate. Every employee takes an oath to protect your personal information for life, and the Bureau is bound by law to protect your answers and keep them strictly confidential. Your private information is never published, and your answers cannot be used against you by any government agency or court.

All census employees will have a valid ID badge, with their photo, a U. S. Department of Commerce watermark and an expiration date. If you have questions about someone’s identity you can call 844-330-2020. In addition, the Census Bureau will never ask for your Social Security number, bank account or credit card information, money or donations or anything on behalf of a political party.

Additional information is available at www.2020census.gov.

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A Message From The Estes Park EDC Board of Directors To The Estes Valley Community March 3, 2020 Greetings, Over the past few days the Leadership of the Town of Estes Park, The Larimer County Commissioners and the Larimer County Department of Health and Environment have issued two directives that are meant to reduce the number of visitors to Estes Park over the next month, or per- haps more, in response to the threat from the COVID-19 Virus now emerging within Colorado, and the impact that virus could have on our Town.

The initial letter from Mayor Jirsa requested the National Park Service, a Division of the Depart- ment of Interior, close Rocky Mountain National Park until the middle of April or perhaps longer. That request was supported by the Larimer County Department of Health and Environ- ment as it recognized the threat of a high volume of visitors to a town that has “many retirees- a high risk population- and a lack of critical resources.”

The second communication from the Town Administrator and the Larimer County Department of Health and Environment was a public health order

meant to limit Visitors to Estes Park by closing all short term accommodations within the Estes Valley for a similar time and for the same reasons as noted above.

The Estes Park Economic Development Corporation was founded as the floods of 2013 impacted the Town and the EDC learned important lessons from that disaster that we can apply here: 1- Early decisions made to offset the damage could be concerning to the Town’s population and expensive in the short term but lead to faster management of the damage and a faster recovery.

2- Leaders who have a strong bias to action are taking risks on the Town’s behalf that are important for the Town’s survival. We should recognize that is the road our current leadership is taking and respect their courage.

3- Leadership resides in more than one person. It resides in the collective action of the Town of Estes Park, Larimer County Department of Health and En-

vironment, Larimer County Commissioners, the State of Colorado, the Estes Park Hospital and many, many more.

The Estes Park Economic Development Corporation strongly supports the actions taken by our Town’s leadership, and have committed to do our part in helping the businesses in the Estes Valley in their recovery from this exceptional challenge. To that end the Estes Park EDC is working with a number of Estes Valley businesses experiencing financial impacts resulting from the COVID-19 Pandemic and we urge all affected businesses to contact President/CEO Adam Shake at ashake@estesparkedc.com for assistance with their recovery plan.

On March 19, 2020, the SBA approved a Business Disaster Declaration which authorizes small businesses to apply for Business Disaster Loans. We are currently working with over fifty businesses as they try to navigate the SBA loan process and that number is growing. We are also in daily conversations with Lo-

cal, County, State and Federal organizations about other possible business relief and recovery options moving forward and we are ready to facilitate those programs as they become available. We are also watching developments in Washington, DC, related to additional relief programs for businesses and individual and will do our best to be cur- rent on all programs that are being made available.

The road ahead will be difficult. Working together has made an enormous difference in the past as to how quickly we can successfully emerge from our shared challenge. It will be the same in 2020.

With highest regards to you all, Estes Park Economic Development Corporation Jim McGibney, Board Chair Christina Kraft, Board Vice Chair Dr. James Pickering, Immediate Past Chair Adam Shake, President and CEO

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With fresh fruit, mushrooms and spaghetti noodles in my cart, I was in a long line at the grocery store, staying a smart distance from the man in front of me. No one was talking except the woman behind me, who was on the phone. The only things she had in her cart were two 4packs of toilet paper—the limit. I couldn’t help but overhear her side of the conversation: “I’m at the grocery store across town.

They have toilet paper. I’ve been standing in line forever just to buy toilet paper. You should get over here right away, before it’s all gone!”

She said this as if she were jabbing a finger at me. “Don’t you realize you should get toilet paper while you can? The whole world is going to run out soon!” I bet the woman has big garbage bags full of Beanie Babies in her basement and maybe a Cabbage Patch Doll or two as well.

While the clerk rang me up, I commented about the amount of toilet paper flying off the shelves.

She shook her head. “It’s a virus, not dysentery,” she said.

As I drove home, I thought about the toilet paper I collected while hitchhiking in the South Pacific in the ’80s. On each unique (unused) sample I wrote the location and circumstances where I acquired it.

Over there, toilet paper doesn’t come in rolls but in sheets. It is not bleached, soft, supple or scented. Nor does it have pretty designs printed on it. It is toilet paper, after all, not wall paper.

Do I still have that 35-year-old assortment of TP? Of course! Who would get rid of such a collection? The difference is that I collected one sheet of each of these bathroom tissues, not rolls enough to go around the circumference of the planet. So what’s with the coronavirus TP obsession?

The coronavirus has stirred up a media frenzy. Every post, tweet, message and news story is about COVID-19. We can’t get enough of it, yet we’re getting too much of it.

Think of all the photos you’ve seen of empty store shelves where the TP usually is. These cues tell us that everyone else is stocking up on toilet paper—which takes up a lot of shelf space so when just a few packages are gone, the visual impact is dramatic. Cans of tuna take up a few feet of

shelf space. Toilet paper hogs the whole aisle. Like lemmings, we’ve rushed out to snatch up what TP we can because—LOOK AT THOSE EMPTY SHELVES! Here is an assortment of facts about toilet paper, brought to us by toiletpaperhistory.net.

• Approximately 73 percent of the earth’s population doesn’t use toilet paper.

• Toilet paper isn’t available worldwide because in some places there is a lack of trees.

• Some people don’t use it because they can’t afford it. (Water is the universal solvent, not paper. Ergo, the bidet, or in poorer countries, a water tube with a nozzle.)

• In many countries, TP is not flushed.

On the flip side, since this novel demand for toilet tissue, some bigger cities’ sewer systems are backing up because people are using and flushing paper towels and nonflushable wipes instead. “Not my problem,” they think, incognito.

• In an average household, the average roll of toilet paper lasts approximately five days.

• In this country, a person uses approximately eight or nine squares of paper per toilet use. Calculations lead us to the conclusion that we use an average of 57 squares of TP per day.

• It takes about 384 trees to make the toilet paper that one person uses within a lifetime.

• A single tree produces about 810 rolls of toilet paper.

• The first modern toilet paper was made in the late 1300s in China.

• Seven percent of Americans steal rolls of toilet paper from hotel and motel rooms. In addition, hand sanitizer dispensers have been ripped off the walls in public buildings since C-19 became a pandemic. This is not ok!

Keep in mind that the store shelves will be restocked soon.

You may let The Thunker know what you think at her e-mail address, donoholdt@gmail.com. © 2020 Sarah Donohoe

Because I am not able to visit my mom in her memory care facility, I called her from outside her apartment. “Hi Mom! Do you have plenty of toilet paper? ”Photo by Ronni

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Estes Park Health Shifts Resources To Accommodate Potential Patient Needs Last week, Estes Park Health started looking at each service line to determine which support services are essential to safely care for our patients needing services. Decisions were made on what support services could be cancelled and/or moved to a later date. We are aware that this has caused some concerns in the community that Estes Park Health is closing. That couldn’t be further from the truth! This move frees up providers to be able to focus on potential COVID19 patients and frees up space within Estes Park Health to care for additional patients as we anticipate and plan for an influx of COVID-19 patients.

Estes Park Health has set up a Clinical Operations Team. This team, in collaboration with the Medical Staff, the Senior Leadership Team, and representatives from all departments, along with guidance from the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), and state and local health departments, is making the critical decisions necessary to protect our community and to meet the anticipated need for additional care.

Estes Park Health is currently restricting access into the facility and has postponed all non-emergent appointments, elective surgeries and other procedures.

Estes Park Health is taking every measure to ensure our staff has the proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for as long as PPE is needed. All healthcare facilities around the country are currently experiencing PPE shortages. Estes Park Health is working with the county to access the state cache and Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) to maintain our PPE.

Estes Park Health is closely monitoring the “surge” that began last week in Denver and the mountain region where initial positive tests were confirmed. The surge varies across the state, and Estes Park Health is preparing for a surge in our community. Estes Park Health has the benefit of talking with states that are 7-10 days ahead of Colorado in managing this outbreak. A reminder to the public, 80% of people will experience no symptoms or only mild symptoms. Estes

Park Health and all healthcare systems around the state, are focused on flattening the curve – extending the time over which patients need hospitalization – and raising the bar – increasing capacity within the facility, improving throughput on the back end of cases and preserving all PPE possible.

Estes Park Health is adhering to the current CDC testing guidelines which prioritizes testing for patients who need to be admitted to the hospital and for health care workers. The ability to process tests by the state and commercial labs has been challenging and there are significant backlogs in obtaining results. While continuing to focus on quality results, the Estes Park Health

All Church activities and services suspended

See pccrusa.org for updates & “Virtual Zoom” worship opportunities Presbyterian Community Church of the Rockies Zoom Worship and Fellowship Schedule Activity and Time

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Fellowship Hour every Sunday 11 AM

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Worship every Sunday 6 PM

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Midday Prayer every M-Th at noon beginning Mon. 3/23

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Midweek Worship every Wednesday at 6 PM

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Social Hour every Thursday at 4:30 PM

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Laboratory is working on solutions to protect our COVID-19 testing supplies.

To reduce turnaround time for differential testing, other test methods are being validated to improve the efficiency of test results currently being sent out to reference labs. The EPH laboratory staff is vigilantly monitoring results from the state to ensure our physicians can accurately diagnose and treat our patients.

Estes Park Health is working under the assumption that any patient we encounter might have COVID-19 and are taking necessary precautions to protect our patients and our staff. As a community, it should be noted that Estes Park Health will give the best possible care to those in need whether the patient has been tested for COVID19 or not.

Reported illnesses for COVID-19 have ranged from mild to severe symptoms and even death for confirmed coronavirus disease cases.

COVID-19 symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure. Symptoms include fever, cough and shortness of breath. If you develop emergency warning signs for COVID-19, get medical attention immediately. Emergency warning signs include trouble breathing, persistent pain or pressure in the chest, new confusion or inability to arouse, and bluish lips or face.

Estes Park Health has established a COVID-19 Clinical Assessment Line: 970-577-4400 to answer our community’s questions and concerns. Eph.org also has a landing page with community information and links to resources from our trusted resources at the CDC, Col-

orado Department of Public Health & Environment, and Larimer County Department of Health & Environment.

The Estes Valley community can help us manage this COVID-19 pandemic by adhering to the following guidelines: • Stay home!

• Social distance – keep a 6-foot distance between you and other people.

• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after blowing your nose, coughing, sneezing, or having been in a public place.

• If soap and water are not available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.

• To the extent possible, avoid touching high-touch surfaces in public places – elevator buttons, door handles, handrails, handshaking with people, etc. Use a tissue or your sleeve to cover your hand or finger if you must touch something.

• Avoid touching your face, nose, eyes, etc.

• Clean and disinfect your home to remove germs: practice routine cleaning of frequently touched surfaces (for example: tables, doorknobs, light switches, handles, desks, toilets, faucets, sinks & cellphones) • Avoid crowds, especially in poorly ventilated spaces. Your risk of exposure to respiratory viruses like COVID-19 may increase in crowded, closed-in settings with little air circulation if there are people in the crowd who are sick.

• Avoid all non-essential travel including road trips, day visits, plane trips, and especially avoid embarking on cruise ships. Take extra measures to put distance between yourself and other people to further reduce your risk of being exposed to this new virus.

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Estes Park Health’s Proactive Management Of The COVID-19 Epidemic In Our Community With an abundance of caution, Estes Park Health has been working since the announcement of COVID-19 in Wuhan, China, to set up policies and procedures to keep our community and our Estes Park Health staff safe.

We did not wait for a positive case to set up a Clinical Operations Team.

This team, in collaboration with the Medical Staff, the Senior Leadership Team, and representatives from all departments, and with guidance from the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), made the critical decisions to protect our community by restricting access and by postponing all non-emergent appointments, surgeries and other procedures.

Estes Park Health has a 24/7 COVID-

19 Information Line at 970-577-4400.

Callers are screened using CDC guidelines. If a caller meets the criteria for further questioning, they are transferred to an Estes Park Health provider to determine a plan of care.

For additional information to keep you and your family healthy, please go to eph.org/covid for information and resources.

Estes Park Health has and will always put the health and safety of the Estes Valley community first in all our decisions.

There are other facilities, in addition to Estes Park Health, testing for COVID-19. Estes Park residents also have the opportunity to be tested at other facilities in Larimer County.

Estes Park Health website eph.org

A Letter From Laurie Dale Marshall In many communities during this time of uncertainty, maintaining positive hope for the future may be challenging.

However, as Estes Park Nonprofit Resource Center (EPNRC) commits to coordinating efforts and keeping our nonprofits connected, we have been energized by the dedication and energy of our nonprofit partners. There were no gloomy faces at our weekly nonprofit ZOOM meeting, but a flow of conversation toward collaborative action.

Some nonprofit efforts include: cen-

tralizing the site for social services during this crisis, enhancing the food support network to ensure basic needs are met, and establishing a fund to support nonprofits in executing their good work. Stay updated on all the ways nonprofits are adapting to ensure services continue and find out how you can be a part of Caring During COVID-19 at epnonprofit.org. Off to do what must be done!

Laurie Dale Marshall, Executive Director EPNRC

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Colorado Parks And Wildlife Promotes Outdoor Health Benefits And Trail Safety Etiquette During COVID-19 Pandemic Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is when visiting a Colorado state park and The outdoors provides aromatherapy diligently working to keep state parks that boosts your immune system. Scien- comply with the Centers for Disease open so the public can enjoy the health Control and Prevention (CDC) social tists studied that breathing in phytonbenefits associated with being outside. distancing guidelines. cide, airborne chemicals produced by plants, increases our levels of white As Colorado adjusts to the effects of If you are sick, stay home. Follow CDC the COVID-19 pandemic, it is important blood cells and helps fight off infections guidelines and avoid spreading the virus to find or maintain healthy pastimes that and diseases. to others. strengthen your physical and mental “Colorado Parks and Wildlife staff reKeep a social distance from others. health. A healthy mind and body can main dedicated to our mission to proColoradans have access to 41 state parks strengthen your immune system, and vide a quality state park system and enthat offer a variety of outdoor activities. nature proves to be a valuable refuge for joyable outdoor recreation CPW recommends activities done alone Coloradans. opportunities for our communities, or with people that live in your home, “Our goal at Colorado such as walking, hiking, Parks and Wildlife is to biking and fishing. These minimize the effects of activities can be enjoyed COVID-19 on people's while keeping you at a disrecreation experiences in tance from others. CDC Colorado, especially now recommends six feet of when they need them the distance from others. most,” said State Trails Avoid high-risk or reProgram Manager mote activities. Accidents Fletcher Jacobs. stemming from high-risk Research shows spendtypes of activities may reing time in nature has quire extensive resources. physical and mental Colorado Search and Reshealth benefits. cue teams are prepared and ready to respond, but The outdoors helps you could become overloaded get exercise. Physical acResearch shows spending time in nature has physical and mental if the number of calls intivity is one of the best health benefits. Photo: Sylvan Lake State Park creases and the number of things people can do to available responders deimprove their health. even during this time of uncertainty,” creases. Being responsible outdoors can Daily exercise decreases the risk of said CPW Director Dan Prenzlow. also help prevent additional burdens on chronic diseases.

Based on guidance from government our first responders and healthcare Sunshine gives your body vitamins. and public health officials, all Colworkers.

Natural sunlight exposes your body to oradans should take proactive steps to Announce your presence to others. vitamin D, which is essential for a wellslow and mitigate the transmission of Help maintain the recommended six feet functioning immune system. coronavirus to one another. This will of social distance. Signal your presence Being in nature reduces anxiety. The help “flatten the curve” in an attempt to outbreak of COVID-19 is stressful for keep too many cases from happening at people. Fear and anxiety about illnesses the same time and overwhelming our can be overwhelming and cause strong medical facilities. emotions in adults and children. WalkPark visitors are encouraged to enjoy The coronavirus disease 2019 ing outside improves your mental health parks responsibly during the COVID-19 (COVID-19) pandemic is stressful for and reduces stress. outbreak. Please consider the following people. Fear and anxiety can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions in adults and children. Coping with stress will make you, the people you care about, and your community stronger.

Talking to someone can make all the dif-

with your voice or a bell when passing others.

Stay regional. Front Range residents should avoid traveling to the high country or small mountain communities that are closed to visitors.

Avoid times and places of high use. To avoid creating large crowds and groups at popular trails or outdoor areas, spread out to less popular spots, and avoid times of highest use if possible. If an outdoor area is more crowded than anticipated, do not hesitate to adjust plans.

Use COTREX to discover and explore other local trails in your area to help disperse traffic.

Practice good hand hygiene. Wash your hands, use hand sanitizer and cover coughs with your elbow.

Be kind, say hi. The risk of COVID-19 is not at all connected with race, ethnicity, or nationality. Blaming others will not help fight the illness. Do your part to be kind, say hi or wave hello, respect your fellow humans when you are out on the trail in these challenging times.

Share smiles!

CPW understands there is uncertainty surrounding how long the pandemic will impact our lives, and seek experiences that can still be shared while the current outbreak is underway. We are all in this together, and we can get through this together - if we work together.

To learn about the most recent COVID-19 cases and updates, visit the CDC website or the CDPHE website.

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March 18, 2020 To our valued Park Supply customers: Employees, customers, and our communities are foundation of Park Supply. Our highest priority and commitment is to keep all members of that foundation healthy and safe during the global Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Because of our commitment, we’d like to inform you of our operation efforts.

Currently, our store is open and operating during regular business hours. We are following public health guidelines and have increased cleaning efforts and have educated our employees on best practices.

If you are unable to visit our location at this time, please call to setup delivery or curbside pickup, along with taking payments over the phone. If you are showing symptoms or have been exposed to those showing symptoms, please refrain from coming into the store.

As a company, we are monitoring the situation as it evolves. We are ready to adapt our strategy as we learn more about COVID-19 and will keep you posted. Thanks for your continued trust and we appreciate your business Park Supply Company Sincerely, 411 Highway 7 PO Box 1469 Your team at Park Supply Estes Park, CO 80517 970-586-6305

ference. Summitstone Health, in partnership with the Health District of Northern Colorado, is able to help. If you are in crisis, please use the crisis help line at 970-494-4200 ext. 4 or text TALK to 38255 to receive mental health crisis support.

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Improving Your Garden With Companion Planting By: Nannette Chisholm

EVICS Family Resource Center: Caring During COVID-19 Diapers (size 0-5) Baby products (e.g. baby shampoo, wipes, diaper rash lotion, etc) Sanitary products Feminine hygiene kits Contact: (970) 5863055, office@evics.org Crisis Advocates: Crisis Advocates’ office is now closed.

They need their “in house” hotline to move to a virtual format, in real-time via Live-Chat. Live Chat There is an air of fear, retreat, and frus- technology allows the staff of EVCA to tration. At the same time, many people continue their important crisis work are at home wondering how they can within the community remotely. It can help. Nonprofits have stepped into acbe accessed by staff on any computer tion. Did you know the school served up and supports their after-hours hotline nearly 1200 breakfast and lunch bags to with Estes Park Police Dispatch Center. families of school aged children last Please consider buying a month of this Monday? Crossroads is quickly becomservice at $20. Donate via CrisisAdvoing a central location for social services. cates.org/donate and put “Live Chat” in They are gathering food and supplies the memo box. Thanks! and have increased their Meals on Spanish Translation Services Wheels services ($6/ hot meal).

Many businesses and organizations Some nonprofits are still adjusting and need to push information out in Spanfiguring out how to anticipate needs. A ish and English to be sure everyone in few have reached out for support at this our community is staying informed. If time. Please consider helping as needs you are comfortable translating, please arise. email Karen@epnonprofit.org to be Crossroads Ministry of Estes Park listed as a resource.

Paper and cleaning Supplies: paper This list is taken from EstesVoluntowels, cleaning wipes and general clean- teers.org, an online platform for organing products. izations to post needs and volunteer Contact (970) 577-0610 or email positions. office.crossroadsep@gmail.com EstesVolunteers.org is paid by a grant Please drop off supplies at Crossroads from Village Thrift and powered by Ministry Food Bank: 851 Dry Gulch Estes Park Nonprofit Resource Center.

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As the blustery winds of March sweep through the Estes Valley, many of us can be found sipping tea and dreaming of summer, or at least the end of this unsettling pandemic. Within these daydreams, you may also be poring over seed catalogs and starting to conjure up new ideas for your garden this coming season.

One useful technique for organic gardening is something called Companion Planting. This idea is based on the premise that certain plants do better when planted near each other. We can keep our gardens free of pests, protected from sun and wind, use less fertilizer, and increase yields by pairing plants that provide shade, nutrients or shelter for each other.

The original success story with companion planting is the Native American practice of planting “The Three Sisters” of corn, beans and squash together. The tall corn stalks provided something for beans to climb on, while the squash would remain low, providing shade and discouraging weed growth. Beans helped supply nitrogen to the soil, which was needed by the corn and squash. Basically, companion planting is determining which plants naturally have a symbiotic relationship and doing our best to plant them together.

As you begin to sketch out your garden plot, take these companion plantings into consideration and try out a few new combinations this year. Talk with your gardening friends to see what has worked for them in the past. It’s fun to try out new combinations and see what works best.

Try planting bush beans next to radishes and spinach. The bush beans shade the spinach, and the radishes deter insects from damaging the spinach by attracting insects who will eat the

radish leaves instead of destroying the spinach.

Try planting basil next to tomatoes - it is said this will even enhance the flavor of your tomatoes! It also helps repel pests such as aphids, asparagus beetles, and tomato horn worms.

Basil also seems to like being next to oregano and peppers.

Beans are able to fix nitrogen in the soil, so they are very helpful if planted next to carrots, chard, cucumber, peas, potatoes, radish and strawberries. DON’T put beans next to chives, garlic, leeks and onion – they just don’t like each other! And don’t plant them next to your beets—they tend to stunt each other’s growth. (Beets do like to be next to garlic, kohlrabi, leeks, lettuce, mint and potatoes).

Cilantro repels aphids, potato beetles, and spider mites, so put in bunches of this delicious herb all around your garden for pest control.

Marjoram grows well next to just about everything and is believed to stimulate the growth of plants around it. Marjoram really loves being next to asparagus.

Bees and other pollinators love marjoram, so it is helpful to have it near plants that need pollinating like cucumbers and squash.

These are just a few combinations, and with a little research you can easily discover more. Stay safe, warm, and dream a great garden into being for 2020!

Nannette Chisholm has lived in Estes Park for the past 20 years. She earned her Master of Science Degree in Sustainable Systems Design in 1991, and has a love for gardening, hiking and being immersed in the natural world. She has been a gardener with EVCG for three years. She thanks Carly Fraser and her website, LiveLoveFruit, for her expertise on companion planting.

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100 Years: 100 Women A Community Project By: Judi Smith

“The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex. Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation.”

The 19th Amendment awarded American women the right to vote, universally, thereby making them full-fledged citizens of the United States. Last Fall, when we were looking for ways to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment, we also wanted projects that would celebrate the women of the Estes Valley, projects that would allow widespread participation, involving all the individuals who love this unique Town and Valley. Examples of individual events under consideration encompass a high tea, a film festival, a parade entry, live Chautauqua performances, speakers and book club discussions. Most individuals should find something appealing amid the variety of activity chosen – with more additions to come.

We decided that a booklet telling 100 stories about women with an Estes connection would be an ideal way to allow a wide variety of individuals to participate.

We chose to collect submitted stories from anyone willing to write. To allow broad participation, stories are limited to 200 words – max. Each story will be printed in the local newspapers and 100 will be selected for the final booklet. Now, while quiet reigns supreme, there is time for reflection and writing – and we need your stories!

Note, we did not say biographies. A biography is a story (and we welcome them) but a story is not necessarily a biography. The story can be a narrative about a particular project and the woman who served as its driving force, its motivation. The story can tell of a specific day – or hour – that remains etched in the author’s memory. The story can be a collection of fleeting thoughts about a female friend or relative. The story may also be a researched biography of a historic figure in Estes history. (The Estes Valley Library and the Estes Park Museum are prepared to assist with this once the current crisis subsides.) In the mean time, consider a

story of personal significance.

We hope to receive stories from a diversified pool of authors: men and women, girls and boys, depicting a variety of cultures, to give a true picture of the Estes Valley community.

All ages are encouraged to write. Currently the age range covers Middle School to retired senior citizens. This is a community project! Experience runs the gamut from novice (never before published) to accomplished authors with multiple books in print. This is a community project! Authors who are not comfortable in the English language may submit a story in their native tongue and we will attempt to find a translator..

This is a community project!

A “relationship to the Estes Valley” does not require residence within the Valley confines. She may own a home here and visit once a year, but still relate to Estes.

She may own a business here and have local employees. She may live down on the Front Range and work here in Estes Park. She may have written a book about Estes. She may have grown up here. She may have plans to retire here.

More than one story may be written about the same woman. An individual author may write more than one story.

There is no limit on this. But this is a community project! We need more authors!

Parents and grandparents who are at wits end conceiving interesting and beneficial activity for the unexpected family time during the current moratorium – take heed! Enticing subjects include mother, grandmother, sister (but complementary please), a favorite teacher, coach, librarian, scout leader, local official, a BFF, a friend’s parent, someone from summer camp. These are merely suggestions. Have a brain storming session at the kitchen table. Similar topics are suggested for stir crazy adults experiencing long, quiet (boring?) days while learning to appreciate the rewards of employment (hopefully soon to resume).

How about a favorite business and the woman who owns it, or, perhaps, an indispensable employee or volunteer?

Please submit stories to chomanwendell@estesvalleylibrary.org Questions? judi@signsandwishes.com

Estes Valley Conservatives In deference to everyone’s health, public policy and an abundance of caution our Meet and Greet scheduled for March 28, 2020 has been cancelled. We want to minimize everyone’s possible exposure to the COVID-19. Our next meeting is scheduled for April 11 at 2 p.m. in the Library’s Hondius Room. Our guest

speaker is Dr. Robert Hardaway, Professor of Law at the University of Denver College of Law. He is an expert on the Electoral College. Please see our website: estesconservatives.com for any additional information regarding meetings and cancellations.

The Story Of Sybil Barnes 2020 offers all of us the opportunity to celebrate not only the passage of the 19th Amendment but also the achievements of women over that last 100 years.

Celebrations are planned nation-wide, in every state and in local communities. A number of local organizations and community leaders, under the leadership of Jean McGuire, have formed a committee to coordinate the local celebration under the title, “100 Years: A Celebration of Women.” As a part of the festivities, we plan to collect stories about Estes Valley women in the form of paragraphs. Submission period: Now to May 15. Maximum length: 200 words, A story about any woman with a connection to Estes Park. These paragraphs will be collected by the Estes Valley Library. They will then appear in the local newspapers and 100 will be chosen to be published as a booklet for November release. Submit your paragraphs digitally (preferred) to choymanwendell@estesvalleylibrary.org or hard copy to the front desk. Here is the next of the submissions.

By: Susan Harris & Cindy Sisson

Born in Colorado, Sybil Barnes spent her childhood summers in Estes Park.

During her youth, Sybil explored

Elkhorn Avenue, becoming acquainted with many of Estes Park’s business owners and began her lifelong love of Estes Park history. Sybil returned to town after college and has served our community as a local historian, working at the Library, the YMCA and Rocky Mountain National Park, as well as serving on the museum board for 20+ years.

Sybil is a bridge between eras: the midcentury Estes Park when there were still stables on Elkhorn Ave and the town closed down from Labor Day to Memorial Day; the ‘70s when younger people began taking over the business community, developing a year-round economy; and today when the young people of the ‘70s are retiring. Sybil wrote the book: Estes Park (Images of America) for Arcadia Publishing, and she has contributed her proofreading and editing skills to many local history writers. Estes Park residents rely on Sybil’s extensive knowledge of history, seeking her out for answers to questions about the past. We hope Sybil’s passion for history encourages others to share their Estes Park memories. Thank you, Sybil!

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From Town Trustee Candidate Cindy Younglund

From Mayoral Candidate Wendy Koenig

At the time I sent last week’s letter to to have it mandatory to close ALL short the editor, I was making the difficult but term rentals to visitors. I believe that the correct business decision to stop taking sooner we can get people to self-quaranreservations at Wildwood Inn as of tine for a few weeks, the sooner we can March 18th. I spent the remainder of the all get our lives and economy going week making difficult phone calls, reagain! funding deposits, as well Your ballots should as issuing gift certificates have arrived by now, I for future stays. During encourage you to choose this process, my spirits me as your trustee. were lifted more times Please give me the opthan not, by the kindness portunity to PROVE to and understanding of the you that what I say, is guests that voiced to me what I will do. I want to appreciation for making a SHOW you the passion responsible business deciand dedication that I sion to cancel all reservahave to this community tions even though there that I love so dearly. was no mandate for cloMany of you have voiced sure in place at this time. your support for me, Closing our business is and I am grateful, and NOT about us… but what for those that have not Cindy Younglund yet decided, I encourage is BEST for our town and our citizens! When given you to reach out to me at cindy. y.electhe opportunity to serve our town as tion@gmail.com, to just get to know me your next trustee, you can be assured better. or to ask questions or voice your that I will step up to the plate, making concerns before marking your ballot, as good business decisions for our town, I would love your support. just as I have in the past disasters our Please help each other the best you can community has endured! during this difficult time and be safe!

I want to personally thank the Mayor, Vote Cindy Younglund Trustee’s, and the town administrator For Town Trustee Travis Machalek for making the decision

Dear People of Estes Park, loans.

The times in which we live necessitate These are difficult times, that will in that my report-out take a different apthe days and weeks ahead quite likely proach this week. become even more difficult. Our None but the most hard-hearted tourism-based economy is severely imamong us are able to pacted. Our workforce ignore the hourly delis afraid, businesses uge of information owners are afraid, fiabout Covid-19. Cycle nances are stressed to after cycle reports the maximum. Rest asabout the devastating sured, I am keenly effect it’s having on aware of the gravity of people throughout the our current situation. world. Daily case and My heart goes out to death counts per individuals, families, country and state. businesses, and workClosures, quarantines, ers. I understand you lay-offs, shutdowns, face many challenges. social distancing and Also, as a trained health frequent handwashing professional I share the are the new norms. fears and concerns of Wendy Koenig Here in Estes Valley, those living with health every person, family, and visitor feel the issues other than this virus—cancer, divirus’ insidious touch. It is present in the abetes, dementia, heart disease, etc. At guidelines given our schools, churches, the same time, I applaud the people, and organizations. And in the restricshopkeepers, business leaders, restautions and regulations applied to local ranteurs, educators, clergy and others businesses, shops, restaurants and who proactively are implementing taclodges. tics and strategies that connect people Much like me and this report-out, peo- with people and provide services "at a distance." I applaud the people and asple here are stepping up. Embracing apsorted entities who are putting our proaches that support our community while curtailing the virus. Look around. safety above all else. Who are work tirelessly to protect each one of the wonderWhat’s happening is quite marvelous. ful people of Estes Park. For them, let’s Resilient restaurateurs, their doors closed, are providing curb-side services. be grateful.

Our ever-reliable grocery stores are Looking to the future, I have no maintaining ample supplies of milk, doubts, not one, that as the Covid-19 eggs, bread and other staples (including threat dissipates, Estes Park will come ice cream). Crossroads Ministry has back with greater vision, strength, and amped up its efforts to feed all who resolve than it has ever had. Estes Park come forward and to help those in need has an incredible history of resiliency. of basic supplies. Local hardware stores Our people know how to unite. We are are working with Estes Park Health to mountain strong. Let’s move forward toensure doctors and nurses have the sup- gether. Stay safe. plies they and the people who live here With sincere gratitude, need. The EDC and Chamber are gearWendy ing up to help procure small business Wendy Koenig

Larimer County Community COVID-19 Symptoms Monitoring We are sharing this important resource from the Larimer County Department of Health and Environment: Due to the limited availability of COVID-19 testing, we've created a COVID-19 Symptoms Monitoring Dashboard for Larimer County residents. If you've had symptoms of COVID-19 recently or are currently sick, please visit the dashboard

and complete the reporting form. The public can view the collective data by symptoms onset and by location, and this gives us an additional tool to monitor the spread and impact of COVID-19 in Larimer County. Thank you!

Report symptoms and view the dashboard: bit.ly/larimercovidsymptoms

Healing Waters Announces Closure

Dear neighbors, It is with sadness, but in the best interest of our clients at Healing Waters, we must close the pool temporarily.

Our board will be meeting online sometime in the next few days to discuss how best to proceed. We know that many of you have been relying on your time at the pool as a way to relax

and exercise a bit. Please know that we will be working diligently to reopen as soon as it is safe to do so. In the meantime I hope everyone will enjoy getting outside for a walk or just sit in the sun!

Anna Leigh Executive Director Healing Waters Foundation

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From Barbara MacAlpine Candidate For Town Trustee As a candidate for Trustee, I have been Our grocery store employees are also highlighting the roles of local organizaworking hard to put food on shelves and tions. Today my spotlight is on some of protect us. To take care of our needs, our Service Providers, who are working they are putting themselves at risk. especially hard during the current panPlease thank them. demic. In addition, as a former science More thanks go to our Town’s staff, librarian who continues Mayor, and Town Board to read scientific literamembers. Basic services ture, I will share some continue to be provided thoughts about future by all the Town offices pandemics. under extremely difficult First on my list are the conditions. Hard decihealth providers who are sions are being made, keeping our hospital and and community memclinics functioning. They bers are helping with are still there for us, even their understanding of when their help is prothe situation. In addition, vided by phone or virtual many businesses are sacvisits. rificing financially for all of us.

Crossroads has always been a primary source of Finally, it’s important Barbara MacAlpine assistance to those who that we learn from this are facing difficult times. experience. The U. S. InA recent email from Executive Director telligence Community’s Worldwide Brian Schaffer noted that their services Threat Assessment predicted the curnow include taking food orders and rent pandemic and also future ones, anmaking deliveries to people in the Cross- ticipating “more frequent outbreaks of roads parking lot, or to their door if they infectious diseases because of rapid unare homebound. Meals on Wheels conplanned urbanization, prolonged hutinues, with volunteer drivers who are manitarian crises, human incursion into taking extra precautions to keep everypreviously unsettled land, expansion of one safe. I heard from Good Sam’s Exec- international travel and trade, and reutive Manager, Julie Lee, that those meals gional climate change.” As animal habiare prepared by her kitchen staff, as ortat continues to be destroyed, new coroganizations work together to help others. naviruses will be passed from animals to humans, and then spread widely by huMr. Schaffer expressed thanks to the many individuals who have dropped off mans. We must have plans in place, defood or checks, stocked shelves, or disin- veloped by appropriate authorities in conjunction with broad community infected areas at Crossroads. Financial contributions are especially important as put. We should also have plans to commore people become unemployed due to pensate those who suffer financial losses, and we must make sure that all lay-offs. They’re sacrificing to keep the community safer, and any amount of as- our service providers are going to have the tools and resources they will need. sistance can help.

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‘DESERT PETE’ GOT IT RIGHT!

Perhaps you remember a song sung by the ‘Kingston Trio’ about an old prospector who called himself ‘Desert Pete’. The story goes that he had sunk a well in the middle of the desert. He hooked up an old water pump to it, but realizing that the leather suction fitting in it would dry out in the intense heat, he put a jug of water under a rock nearby. He attached a can to the handle and a note. The note read: “You’ve got to ‘prime the pump’.

You’ve got to have faith and believe. You’ve got to give of yourself before you’re worthy to receive!” The note told the reader where to find the jug of water, but cautioned him: “Don’t go drinkin’ the water first”, instead, ‘give it up to prime the pump’. “Just pour it in and then pump like mad and, buddy, you’ll quench your thirst!” So the way to find water was simple: ‘pour the water into the pump to wet the leather, thus priming the pump. This, followed by pumping vigorously, would provide all the water they needed to drink, even enough to wash themselves ‘from their face to their feet’. Then, ‘leave the water jug full for others’. “Thank ya kindly.” Desert Pete We can easily see the repercussions if the instructions are not followed. A person finds the jug of water and reads the instructions, but instead of following them he thinks of his thirst and drinks the water in the jug. Desert Pete’s note would be meaningless. No matter how vigorously the man pumped, there would be no water…not for him or anyone who found the well in future days. There would be no jug filled, no refreshing water drank or bodies washed in days that followed. Just one guy coming along who didn’t obey the rules would mess the whole thing up, and everyone after him would find a dry pump.

We can see this scenario being played out in these days of Coronavirus. We are seeing so many who have ‘Desert Pete’s’ good heart…People who are constantly looking for ways to meet the needs of others around them during these trying times. We hear of financially blessed people who have been willing to share from their ‘bounty’ to help those around them who have lost jobs or income due to the constraints put on our society as our nation tries to find a way to curtail the disease while finding a cure for it. We hear of people who make deliveries of much needed food and supplies to the many who are ‘sheltering in place’, due to their age and/or physical conditions that make them a greater risk for catching the virus. We hear of companies who are re-tooling so that they can produce sanitizers or masks or other much needed supplies to combat the disease. And we know of many who put themselves at personal risk to ‘man’ the testing labs, the medical emergency vehicles and units, and the countless others who sacrifice time, energy and resources to make a real difference during these tough times.

On the other hand we are also introduced to some (perhaps we are one?) who ‘drink the water from the jug’ instead of following rules of sensibility and thoughtfulness and kindness. I’m sure most of us have seen the empty shelves (ie. ‘jugs’) left by people who put themselves first rather than the ‘greater good of all’ by ‘storing up’ foodstuffs and other things that they ‘might need’…to the detriment of others that surely ‘will need’.

During the Great Depression President Roosevelt made some great statements. One is well known: “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.” He also reminded our nation that kindness, cooperation and willingness to help one another would be essential and pay long term dividends. He declared: “These dark days will be worth all they cost us if they teach us that our true destiny is not to be ministered unto, but to minister to fellow man as well as ourselves” Let’s do it!

Thank ya kindly. ‘Mountain Bob’

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How To Manage Anxiety About The Coronavirus

By: Ray Nypaver Owner of Wanderlust Counseling First of all, let me highlight the title of this article “How to Manage Anxiety About the Coronavirus.” The key word here is “manage”, both because the article cannot offer a miracle cure, but also because anxiety in itself is not a bad feeling.

In fact, anxiety is often a form of protection. It’s what we do with our anxiety and how we respond to events that matter.

Briefly, let’s take a look at what anxiety/fear/worry/stress is.

Even though we live in the year 2020, our brain still acts as if we lived in the Stone Age when under threat. For example, if we were being chased by a bear, it would immediately tell us to go into a flight, fight, or freeze response depending on which action would be most likely to keep us alive. Then, after the situation was over and we made it out alive, our brain would tell us that we were out of immediate danger and our body would relax.* *The freeze response is a little bit different, but for the sake of brevity in this article, I won’t go into detail here.

Now looking at the coronavirus, or COVID-19, we can see that it brings with it the additional issues of being a longterm and uncertain event that makes direct action difficult. However, that doesn’t mean that there aren’t things we can do. In fact, our anxiety has most likely already been a protective factor, making us more mindful of frequent hand-washing and keeping us away from physical contact with people we don’t know. In other words, thank your anxiety!

Still, we don’t want to let our anxiety get out of hand, making us react rather than respond or completely take control of our thoughts. When I’m feeling anxious or worried, I like to ask myself a few questions in addition to what we just covered.

- What part of the worry is realistic?

What is unrealistic? (Many of us tend to instantly go to the worst case scenario, without knowing the facts or taking into account how resilient we are.)

- What can you control? What is out of your control?

- For what you can control, what actions are possible? (More on these last two in a bit!)

Okay, we’ve broken down some of the basics around anxiety, so let’s move on to other actionable steps specifically related to the coronavirus. ● Practice social distancing, but make sure you connect! This means talking to family and friends who you love and feel safe speaking to. Even if we are all feeling a little anxious, talking to others we love

can help us regulate emotions and let us know we are not alone. ● If you need additional help sorting through your thoughts and emotions, reach out to a therapist. Many therapists are currently offering teletherapy sessions for clients. ● Get your news from reputable sources. For information on the virus and the best ways to protect yourself and others, the best source is the CDC . ● Limit your screen time. This includes social media and the news. Pertaining to social media, there is a lot of misinformation out there, as well as a lot of wellintentioned friends continually participating in re-active posting that can elevate our anxiety. As for news, even if it is 100% trustworthy, our minds and bodies need a break from the constant flow of information, especially before bed time. This is going to be different for everyone, especially due to different jobs, but I would try to keep social media use down to 20 minutes per day and news to 1 hour per day. ● Don’t rush into big decisions. At Girls on the Run , we teach “Stop and Take a BrThRR” (Stop, Breathe, Think, Respond, Review). This will keep us from thinking with our primal brain and back into our prefrontal cortex, the rational part of our brain. ● Make time to let your body calm down. This may mean time outdoors, Yoga, or meditation. In particular, bodycentered meditations that guide you through relaxing each body part will be particularly helpful during this time and many great videos can be found on YouTube. ● When possible, take action. For many of us, this is as simple as washing our hands, covering coughs and sneezes with tissues or your elbow, avoiding close contact with people we don’t know, and seeking medical care early if sick. For those of us who may be feeling sick, your best action is truly to self-quarantine and get better! (Also, I still recommend connection, even if it is through FaceTime or Skype...we need each other!) For those of us who are healthy and have time, we can be helpers in our community, offering to get our more vulnerable neighbors groceries, shoveling driveways when it snows, etc. ● Find the light in the darkness. Laughing and doing things we enjoy does not mean we are ignoring the immensity of our current situation. As human beings, we have the capability and capacity to hold the good and the bad. In order to keep the bad from overwhelming us, it is even more important that we find the enjoyment of playing board games with our family, taking a solitary stroll outside, or read that book we’ve been meaning to get to. ● Finally, just be kind! Smile at others.

Be mindful when shopping and your impact on others. Support local businesses while continuing to care for the earth.

Truly, the health and well-being of our community does not lie in the false notion of “survival of the fittest” but “survival of the kindest .”

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Caring During COVID-19

Help is Here in Estes Park

Food/Supplies

Crossroads Food Bank and Meals on Wheels Pick up Food & Supplies (cleaning, paper products) at 651 Dry Gulch Road.

Meals on Wheels delivers a hot meal for $6, call 970-480-1082 to sign up for this service.

Call for other services and support. 970-577-0610.

Breakfast & Lunch Packs from Estes Park Schools: Free meals will be available for any child from age 0-18. Drive through the pick up area, lower parking lot behind the elementary school, located at 1505 Brodie Ave. Food available Wednesday March 25th and Thursday March 26th from 8:30 am to 11 am. Breakfast/lunch bags will be taken to your car. For those that can make it to the school to pick up food please continue to do so during these times.

NEW SERVICE! Wednesday and Thursday drop off locations: 8:30-9:00 – South Court and 3rd Street 8:30-9:00 – Acacia Drive and Avalon Drive 9:30-10:00 – Redtail Hawk at the Talons Point apartment entrance 9:30-10:00 – Carriage Drive at the Scott Ponds Playground 10:30-11:00 – High Street and Columbine Avenue Food assistance, medical and TANF/OAP and AND is through the dept of Human Services: hours 8-4:30pm at office located at 1601 Brodie Ave. or apply through PEAK WIC call 970-577-2050.

Family

YMCA is opening emergency childcare to health care workers — ep health, timberline, salud, harmony, police and fire responders. Contact Sue at staylor@ymcarockies.org

Diapers, Wipes, & Women’s Hygiene Kits: Pick up 12 - 2PM at EVICS office: 1182 Graves Ave. Call 970-586-3055 or email office@evics.org with your detailed order. Pickup curbside.

Crisis and Mental Health Support

To file for Unemployment. If your last name begins with a letter between A and M, file a claim on Sunday, Tuesday or Thursday, or after noon on Saturday. If last name begins with N toZ, file a claim on Monday, Wednesday or Friday, or before noon on Saturday. Colorado.gov/cdle/unemployment

Estes Valley Crisis Advocates: Call 970-577-9781 for free & confidential support Also offering remote advocacy services via skype, phone, or email/facebook messenger Wanderlust Counseling: wanderlustcounseling@gmail.com; 440-655-4316. Phone and Zoom sessions on a sliding scale/income-based payment option. wanderlustcounseling.com

Health Safety

Do not go to the Emergency Room: If you suspect you may have the Coronavirus, call 970-577-4400 anytime for EPHealth COVID-19 hotline. Please, DO NOT come to the hospital.

Covid Testing: Sample collection and triage at EP Health and UC Health Timberline (UCH) is outside at tents. Call first before you go there. Staff at both sites are masking at all times inside and outside the building. No appointments other that emergencies are being scheduled and telehealth visits are being utilized through UCH. Phone triage/telehealth wait time is 3 hours per their directors report.

Supplies are rationed; specialty clinics are not seeing patients.

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Volunteers .org

Organizations and individuals of Estes Park can post their needs on EstesVolunteers.org. Community members who are interested in helping out should register as a volutneers and become a fan of “Caring During Covid-19” to get updates on need requests as they arise.

Additional information about resources and services provided by area nonprofits during the COVID-19 pandemic are available on the Estes Park Nonprofit Resource Center’s website: EPnonprofit.org/covid-nonprofit-resources Email EPNRC at info@epnonprofit.org with any questions or news.

Check www.colorado.gov/townofestespark for Town and Emergency Services updates

Cuidándonos durante COVID-19

Ayuda esta aca en Estes Park!

Comida y Otros Artículos

Banco de Comida de Crossroads (Crossroads Food Bank) Recoge comida y otros artículos (de limpieza, productos de papel) en 651 Dry Gulch Road Meals on Wheels entrega platos calientes por $6. Llama 970 480 1082 para inscribir Llamar 970 577 0610 para otros servicios o apoyo.

Packs de Almuerzo seguirá entregando miércoles 25 de Marzo y jueves 26 de Marzo Recolección entre 8:30am a 11:00am. Cualquier niño entre 0 a 18 años. Existe un lugar de drive-through con el auto en el estacionamiento abajo y detrás del colegio primaria (Elementary School), ubicado en 1505 Brodie Ave. Las bolsas de desayuno y almuerzo serán entregadas a tu auto. La gente que pueden seguir recogiendo su comida por favor realiza esta tarea durante el horario publicado.

NUEVO SERVICIO! Miércoles y jueves se entrega los Packs de Desayuno y Almuerzo a las siguientes direcciones: 8:30-9:00 – South Court and 3rd Street 8:30-9:00 – Acacia Drive and Avalon Drive 9:30-10:00 – Redtail Hawk at the Talons Point apartment entrance 9:30-10:00 – Carriage Drive at the Scott Ponds Playground 10:30-11:00 – High Street and Columbine Avenue Postular para Estampillas de Comida/WIC y SNAP vía la oficina de Salud (Country Health Office).

Se puede acercar la ventanilla durante los horarios de oficina con preguntas y para recibirlos recursos. Se atiende 8:00am – 4:30pm Lunes a Viernes.

Familia

YMCA está ofreciendo servicios de cuidado de niños a toda la gente trabajando en el rubro de salud y empleados de EP Health, Timberline, Salud, Harmony, Policía y Bomberos. Por favor contactar a Sue Taylor enviando un correo con tus necesidades a: staylor@ymcarockies.org Pañales, Wipes, y Kits de Higiene Femenina: Disponible para recoger entre 12:00 y 2:00pm en la oficina de EVICS ubicado en 1182 Graves Ave. Llama 970-586-3055 o envia un correo a office@evics.org con detalles de tu pedido. Se recoge afuera de la oficina.

Apoyo de Crisis y Salud Mental

Para registrar para benéficos de Desempleo ingresa al sitio web www.Colorado.gov/cdle/unemployment. Si tu apellido comienza con una letra entre las letras A y M, se puede ingresar los días domingo, martes o jueves o después de medio día los Sábados. Si tu apellido comienza con una letra entre N y Z, se puede ingresar lunes, miércoles, viernes o antes de medio día los sábados.

Estes Valley Manejo de Crisis: Llama 970-577-9871 para recibir apoyo confidencial y sin costo. Se ofrece además servcios de apoyo remota via Skype, teléfono o email/Facebook mensajero Consejos Wanderlust: wanderlustcounseling@gmail.com o llamar 440-655-4316. Sesiones por teléfono o Zoom se cobra basado en una escala de uso o factibilidad de pagar basado en ingresos del individuo. www.wanderlustcounseling.com

Salud y Seguridad

Salud EP y Urgencia: Si sospechas que ha sido contagiado con el Coronavirus, por favor llama primero a 970-577-4400 para consultar con un profesional de nuestro COVID línea de atención. Por favor NO VIENE al hospital.

Covid Testing: Si tienes cita ingresar en las carpas ubicados afuera de EP Health y Timberline.

Acuerda llamar primero antes de llegar. No se recibe pacientes que no son emergencia. Se puede agendar una cita de Tele-medicina a 970-577-4400. Al llamar, actualmente hay un tiempo de espera larga. Las Clínicas especiales no están recibiendo pacientes.

EPNRC: Para más información sobre recursos y servicios prestados por ONG’s locales durante la pandemia del COVID-19 busca en la página de web del Centro de Recursos de ONG’s de Estes Park (Estes Park Nonprofit Resource Center) https://www.epnonprofit.org/covid-nonprofit-resources.html o por correo electrónico: info@epnonprofit.org con cualquier pregunta o noticia.

Obtenga más información sobre servicios de Estes Park y de Emergencia en: www.colorado.gov/townofestespark

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News From The Estes Park Pet Association-Make Plans For Your Pets

Pets are family members, and animal care services are essential during crises.

We must be aware there could be limitations in maintaining full-service operations over the coming weeks due to workforce, supply shortages or excessive amounts of animals that need to be boarded. We, as individuals and as a community, need to make plans for our pets.

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Now is the time to make plans for your pets in case you become seriously ill.

Talk to your neighbors, family and friends.

The Pet Association of Estes Park is discouraging surrenders of pets during the Covid-19 crisis. Please do all that you can to keep your pets with you as you shelter in place and ride out the crisis together. Take extra caution to keep your cats inside and your dogs from roaming at large. We are working with the local veterinarians and boarding facilities to assist.

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A fun coloring page for your kids to enjoy!

From the Local Herd

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Volunteer At The Historical Stanley Home Museum & Education Center The Historical Stanley Home Museum and Education Center relies on volunteers to help us run our museum, along with our various events. Help us further our mission to renovate, preserve, and operate Rockside by volunteering your time and talents. Some of our volunteer needs include: • Docent - We are looking for enthusiastic story tellers to interact with excited visitors and encourage them to think about how the inspiring F. O. and Flora Stanley stories might apply to their own lives and hometowns. Let us know if you would like to be an interactive storyteller.

• Special Events Organizers - We are looking for people who really enjoy planning spectacular events. Discussing fun and different ideas for parties will be exciting!

• Gift Shop and Customer Experience Facilitators - If you enjoy meeting new people from all over the world, the gift shop is the place for you. You will be selling tickets to our visitors, as well as helping them find the perfect souvenir to take home and remember this experience.

• Grounds Design and Beautification Help us maintain a beautiful, healthy, and weed-free Colorado open space.

This will be a place where visitors can relax and enjoy the beautiful mountain setting.

• Construction and Restoration Come work with us to restore the beautiful Historic Stanley Home to its early 1900s state. To accomplish this, we are seeking collaborators with specialized skills in electrical work, plaster renova-

tion, plumbing, woodwork, painting, floor restoration, and landscaping.

• Housekeeping - Join us in maintaining the inside of the beautiful Stanley Home. Grab your feather duster and help us keep the home in pristine condi-

tion for visitors. With care, dust Flora Stanley’s writing desk and many more historical pieces throughout the home.

Sign up to be a volunteer at www.historicstanleyhome.org/volunteer

THE RICH FLANERY TEAM. THE PINNACLE OF LENDING.

The Rich Flanery Team has been serving the Estes Park Community for over 20 years.

So, give us a call today at (970) 577-9200 and let our team get to work for you!

Rich Flanery Loan Officer – NMLS# 256117

Phone (970) 577-9200 501 Saint Vrain Lane, Suite 101, Estes Park, CO 80517

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A Happy Little Snowman!

Keep On Dancing: Ballet Renaissance Livestream

Jeff Blevins built this snowman Sunday afternoon to bring a smile to all his neighbors in Elk Ridge that drive and walk by. It’s a good reminder that there is still joy in our world, lots of good people, and most importantly....there is still a kid in all of us; even Jeff at 66.

Jeff Blevins is the Pastor at Allenspark Community Church.

Ballet Renaissance Protégé students attend their last in-person ballet class, prior to social distancing regulations; Presbyterian Community Church of the Rockies, March 2020.

During this time of new normal for our country, and indeed or world, as we work together to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 through various means of social distancing, nonprofit Ballet Renaissance has found a way to keep on dancing.

Based here in Estes Park, Ballet Renaissance has completed its first successful week of online ballet classes, and plans to continue classes online, through the end of April, or as long as social distancing suggestions, regulations and mandates remain in place.

The online classes are a first for Ballet Renaissance, and have inspired instructors Brianna Furnish and Radoslaw Kokoszka, as well as their students. “I hope my small contribution during these times will elevate my friends as they join in from the safety of their own homes,” said instructor Kokoszka, who has chosen to open his online classes to any interested participants.

Cecelia Cenac, an Estes Park resident and member of Kokoszka’s adult ballet class, enjoys participating in the online classes. “Besides the benefits of exercise, it’s a time for me to be in the moment, stay connected, and enjoy the company of friends who have a shared passion and interest,” said Cenac.

Cerissa Hocker also enjoys Kokoszka’s classes. "Ballet has become such a welcome sunny spot in my life this past year, and having the opportunity to continue to practice this art form at home brings so much peace to my heart.

Though I miss my ballet buddies dearly, I am so very grateful to have this opportunity to continue participating in some-

thing that brings me so much joy."

Estes Park’s Bill Munch, himself a classically trained ballet dancer, is the father of several Ballet Renaissance students.

“Our children have very much enjoyed the online ballet classes,” said Munch.

“They miss Mr. Radek and Ms. Brianna, and the classes are helping to keep some normalcy in their lives during this usual time.”

Furnish was particularly moved by the number of children who logged on to participate during the first day of online children’s classes last week. “It was amazing to see so many of our sweet students logging on and dancing along in their living rooms. I was moved by the spirit and determination each exhibited to keep on dancing.”

If you would like to join in Ballet Renaissance’s live-stream classes, via your computer, iPad or smart phone, simply like or follow Ballet Renaissance on Facebook for details, or contact Ballet Renaissance directly at balletren@balletren.org.

Ballet Renaissance is a nonprofit organization, committed to educating and inspiring youth and the community through the art of classical ballet. Established in southeast Michigan in June of 1997, Ballet Renaissance established a second branch in northern Colorado in the fall of 2011. Here in Estes, Ballet Renaissance partners with Center Stage School of Dance and Gymnastics, the Oratorio Society of Estes Park, Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County, and the Presbyterian Community Church of the Rockies. For more information: www.balletren.org.

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Lifelong Learning Of Estes Valley Preschool Continues To Educate By: Nancy K. Johnson, Director

Lifelong Learning of Estes Valley Preschool enriches its’ curriculum by using the wealth of resources in our community. Abraham Lincoln visited our pre-k classroom and had the children spellbound with wonderful tales of his childhood. Although the children knew it could not be the real Abe, they were intrigued by the beard, stovepipe hat and black frock coat that Kurtis Kelly wore to impersonate Honest Abe. The children did not move the entire 45 minutes as Lincoln told of his love of books and described his dirt floor in his one room log

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Parents have read almost 400 Dr. Seuss books to all our preschoolers. On March 5 our preschoolers traveled to a local restaurant, The Egg of Estes, for a special breakfast of “Green Eggs and Ham” to celebrate Dr. Seuss’s Birthday. We then walked to the library and Melanie and her staff had a wonderful Dr. Seuss story time for our students.

Now our school has been closed for two weeks, one week for the coronavirus and a week for our Spring Break. We are continuing the learning process during this time by encouraging parents to

Are You Taking Care Of Yourself?

“As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands, one for helping yourself, the other for helping others.” - Maya Angelou We are living in a time when other people need our help. As demands increase on your time, energy and resources, I’m wondering are you also taking the time to tend to yourself?

“Taking care of myself doesn’t mean ‘me first.’ It means ‘me, too.” - L.R. Knost Self-care is any activity that we do deliberately in order to some take care of our mental, emotional, and physical health. Although it’s a simple concept in theory, it’s something we very often overlook.

Now more than ever, good self-care is key to improved mood and reduced anxiety. It’s also essential to a good relationship with oneself and others.

Self-care means knowing who you are and having an awareness of your limits.

Self-care means recognizing when you are doing more than you are used to, and trying to figure out the best way to maintain your well-being so you can continue to be a resource for the people you care about.

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maintain all we have been working on at school and more. The teaching staff is emailing out ideas and exercises; the parents have sent pictures and we all can see the learning taking place. Some parents are using the homework ideas we send and some parents have great ideas on their own! We have children learning about the planets at home, learning to spell and write their names, learning to measure in inches as the snow was falling on the first day of spring and learning their letters and numbers at home.

Thanks to all our involved parents, the children are still learning in a fun way at home with their family! We will continue to support that effort as long as it takes!

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News From The Art Center Of Estes Park EXHIBIT: “The Back Roads” by photographer Curtis Ghent is on display. The Board of Directors has decided to keep the Art Center open at this time, staffed only by the Gallery Manager. The Art Center is spacious enough to practice social distancing and has wipes, sanitizer and

ESTES VALLEY PLEIN AIR: We are now entering the final days to apply for the Art Center’s 3rd Annual Estes Valley Plein Air National Paint Out, which ends on April 5. Go to www.onlinedjuriedshows.com to enter.

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With so many activities cancelled, it is felt that the Art Center can provide a relief from “cabin fever” for people to take a few moments to view some beautiful and inspiring artwork. Winter gallery hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday.

CANCELLATION: “Painting With Cathy Goodale,” scheduled for April 15 has been cancelled.

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Helping Neighbors In Need

Fall River AA Group To Meet Via Zoom Video Conferencing The Fall River Group of Alcoholics Anonymous is meeting through the video conferencing website, Zoom.us.

Go to the website, click on join a meeting and type the appropriate number listed below in the Meeting ID box.

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An update from the Executive Director of Crossroads Ministry, Brian Schaffer, “In response to the on-going crisis caused by COVID-19, we are accommodating as many people as we can, but on Monday, March 23rd, our weekly schedule was modified. We have staff and volunteers available to serve the public Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Friday from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. We are continuing to take food orders and make deliveries to people in our parking lot as well as to their door step if they are confined to their home. Our volunteer drivers who serve in our Meals on Wheels program are continuing to take extra precautions as they deliver hot nutritious meals to some of our most vulnerable neighbors. If you know of anyone who is needing the services we provide, then please let us know. Help us get connected to the needs so we can match up the appropriate resources to offer HELP for today and HOPE for tomorrow.

Last week I posted an urgent need we had with an elderly lady who needed $500 to pay her rent and within hours there was an anonymous donation made of $500 to keep this lady housed. It was truly amazing to watch this connection come together. This wasn’t the only expression of love I witnessed. There have been countless people drop off food, stock shelves, deliver bags of food to neighbors, and disinfect areas in our building to keep us as germ free as possible. There were hundreds of hours given of time and talents over the last two weeks. In addition to this there were people giving of their treasures to replenish our checking account, so we can

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keep up with the demands of the people who are coming to us. One day last week within a six hour time slot we served 22 clients each with a seven-day supply of food and for some we provided financial assistance to maintain a warm place for their children. This averages out to be one client every 16 minutes. We realize this will be the new normal for at least the next few months.

We’re preparing as much as possible for an uptick in these numbers, because from my estimation there are upwards of 400 people unemployed due to layoffs. You might ask, “How did you come up with this number?” I’m glad you asked. I’ve been on the phone with multiple business owners who are concerned for the employees they are releasing and want to make sure we have enough resources to take care of them before they send them our way. First and foremost, we have a strong desire to love our neighbors in the same manner as we love our own family members, so we’re committed to do whatever necessary to care for as many people as we can. We will steward our resources well and make them stretch as far as we can.

As a nonprofit we receive money to give it away, so we’d like to team up with you in this endeavor. Give what you can to help us meet the needs of our neighbors.

We believe there are more than enough resources in our town to fully meet every need. Say a prayer for our town and then do your part to make sure our neighbors know they’re loved.”

Go to Crossroad’s website for ways you can partner with them. Visit www.CrossroadsEP.org

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Library Lights Still Shining, Just In New Ways Amid these days, we join in recognizing that all the current precautions impacting our lives are necessary and vital ones. Against this backdrop, we want more than anything for the library to remain a source of light and hope to our community.

Which is why, as we navigate these times, we’re working to provide as many of the services as possible in ways being re-envisioned and newly-imagined on a daily basis. That commitment, from us to you, will continue.

Of course, we miss seeing you in person.

The library facility, along with Cliffhanger Used Books, remains closed.

Any re-opening date awaits, understandably, the recommendations of our government and health agencies at all levels.

More than just a building, the library represents the people we serve. We’re focused on the ways those services can continue to reach you, wherever you are.

One example: Digital Collections. Even before the closure, these collections were on an upward trend, with more patrons enjoying the 24/7 convenience—not to mention the vast content: over 600,000 digital books, audiobooks, movies, music, TV shows, and comic books. We’d already begun shifting more resources toward digital content, in response to growing demand.

Your library card — the very same one that’s served you to borrow physical books — gives you access to all this amazing content.

What if you (or someone you know) didn’t have a library card before the closure? Out of luck? By no means. If you’re an Estes Valley resident, simply apply online for a “Digi-Card,” providing you

digital access, and which we’ll convert into physical cards when the Library reopens. No one should feel left behind in times like these.

Another example of how the library can reach you: our newly-launched Live Streaming Library Programs. Watch ‘em live, or watch the recordings later. Storytimes, book discussions, bilingual conversation cafes, kids’ crafts, and much more. Full listings at estesvalleylibrary.org.

Children’s Librarian Chase Chauffe led our first-ever Facebook Live Storytime last Friday. Preschoolers across the Estes Valley got to see the same friendly face they’ve come to know in person at the library. Plus …we grown-ups can enjoy storytime now too!

Mr. Chase’s Alligator & Crocodile Storytime has 938 views at last check. “We miss you,” wrote one happy parent, “and it was so great to bring storytime into our home! Looking forward to the next one.”

Most importantly, during these times, we want you to know: we’re here for you.

Leave your phone message at 970-5868116. Messages are being received and answered seven days a week during regular library hours. We welcome your emails and Facebook messages. Maybe you have a question about Digital Collections, live storytimes, or how to access our live-chat homework help service. Or maybe you just need to hear a reassuring human voice.

We can’t wait for the day when we can re-open the library entrance and see you in person. Together, let’s keep our sights on that hopeful day.

Library Programs: Live And From The Comfort Of Home

You can now bring the joys of live children’s storytime right into your home— and say hello to the friendly faces of the library staff. Or maybe take part in an engaging book discussion. Learn about a new library resource—like free online classes. How about taking part in a bilingual conversation cafe?

All of these programs have happened over the past week since the Library has temporarily shifted its programs from in-person to live-stream. The benefits include not only being able to watch live, but also the opportunity to watch the recordings anytime later on your schedule.

The complete list of upcoming programs can now be found on the homepage at estesvalleylibrary.org. Currently, these programs take place via Facebook or the Zoom platform. Participants can find links to the programs through the Library website.

Here is the roster of programs happening this week, and no advance sign-up is necessary: Live Storytime with Mr. Chase Friday, March 27, 10:30-11 a.m. (Facebook)

Live Spanish Read-Aloud with Gretel Friday, March 27, 11:30-11:45 a.m.

(Facebook) Live Storytime with Melanie Monday, March 30, 10:30-11 a.m.

(Facebook) Live Book Discussion with Cheryl Tuesday, March 31, 10:30 a.m.-noon (Zoom) Live Try-It Tuesday for Kids Tuesday, March 31, 1:30-2 p.m. (Facebook) Live: Baby Storytime with Melanie Wednesday, April 1, 10:30-11 a.m.

(Facebook) Live Drawing Lessons with Chase Wednesday, April 1, 1:30-2 p.m., (Facebook) Mindful Moment program with Hannah Knox Thursday, April 2, 9-9:30 a.m. (Facebook) Live Storytime with Chase Thursday, April 2, 1:30-2 p.m. (Facebook) Conversation Cafe with Gretel Thursday, April 2, 4-5 p.m., (Zoom)

Check Out The Library’s Digital Collections: Over 600,000 Items Are you a reader who’s fresh out of print books at home to enjoy? Or a student needing research sources while studying from home? Or someone having difficulty reading regular print and wish you could enlarge the type size on your books? Or maybe you’re a parent wanting to encourage more family reading time or to watch a movie together.

The Estes Valley Library is more than just a physical building. While the library’s building is closed during coronavirus precautions, the Digital Collections remain fully accessible. Library staff members are ready to help new users in learning how to access materials on their devices.

The library’s offerings feature three services from major national providers.

By negotiating community-wide subscription fees, the library is able to offer what would otherwise be pay-as-you-go content free for residents of the Estes Valley. These services are: • OverDrive, also called Libby: featuring digital books, audiobooks, music, as well as popular current magazines • The Cloud Library: a great source for current and popular digital books • hoopla: offering a wide selection of audiobooks, TV shows, movies, and music, along with digital books and comic books.

New users of these services may find they have no difficulty following the online steps from estesvalleylibrary.org to access these collections. However, for

anyone with questions on how to create an account, or needing to re-set a PIN number, or seeking advice on how the services interact with their specific device (whether tablet, phone or laptop), the library staff is happy to assist. Call 970-586-8116 or email answers@estesvalleylibrary.org—or try the new online live-chat button found at estesvalleylibrary.org.

What if you’re a resident of the Estes Valley who did not have a Library Card before the closure? The library is happy to receive card applications online. “Digicards” are currently be-ing issue to those in the library’s service area (which includes Glen Haven and Pinewood Springs). These cards give full access to

the Digital Collections, and when the library opens, they can be converted to physical cards following the normal application process.

Patrons are encouraged to explore these services and share suggestions for titles to add to the collections. The library website features a “We’ll Get it for you” link, which includes a “Suggest a Purchase” form. Acquisitions Librarian Kathleen Kase welcomes all of these requests, since choices for new titles are guided by feedback and recommendations from readers in our community.

Check out the full details at estesvalleylibrary.org. Then call or email the library with your questions. The staff is happy to assist seven days a week.

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Virtual Church Services

The church is not a building - we may be physically separated, but we still connect. These Estes Park churches are livestreaming or making there services available on-line: Rocky Mountain Church www.rockymountainchurch.com 9:30 a.m. Sundays - Facebook: facebook.com/RockyChurchEstesPark/ YouTube: Rocky Mountain Church Summit Church-you are invited online! Watch live Sundays at 10 a.m. The church being the church, not a building.

Worship services online only until further notice. Please join us at www.facebook.com/SummitEP 10:00 a.m. Sundays facebook.com/SummitEP/

Service will also be re-posted on our website: estesparkchurch.org/ Christian Church of Estes Park 8:00 and 10:00 a.m. Sundays funchurch.com Allenspark Community Church www.allensparkcommunitychurch.org Presbyterian Community Church of the Rockies, Michael A. Moore, Pastor We are offering: Zoom Morning Prayer at noon MonThurs.

Zoom Midweek Worship at 6 p.m. on Wednesdays Zoom Evening Worship at 6 p.m. on Sundays Please see the website for further details. pccrusa.org If your church has upcoming Easter Services, virtual or otherwise, please email them to us at kris@epnews.com by any Tuesday at noon for that Friday’s publication.

EVRPD Facility Closures Update Dated: March 26, 2020 In response to the threat of novel coronavirus and in accordance with county and state “stay-at-home” directives, all Estes Valley Recreation and Park District (EVRPD) enterprise facilities are closed until further notice.

The Lake Estes Trail, Stanley Park, Cherokee Draw, Wapiti Meadows and Fisherman’s Nook will remain open and subject to the mandated, precautionary measures currently in effect.

However, public restrooms along the Lake Estes Trail, as well as all other restrooms under EVRPD jurisdiction, will be closed indefinitely to help curb

the spread of the virus.

Please understand that these plans are tentative and subject to change due to the possibility of further mandates. In addition, operations at each facility upon re-opening will remain subject to the guidelines set forth by federal, state and local health professionals, as well as the EVRPD Board of Directors.

For further updates regarding the status of all EVRPD facilities, please visit: evrpd.colorado.gov/ or go to www.facebook.com/evrpd

News From The Community Center From: Lauren Pavlish, EVCC 55+Plus Recreation and Activities Coordinator

counseling for individuals caring for someone over the age of 60. Caregiving can be stressful, and as a caregiver, you Do you need someone to talk to? Are may benefit from the support of counyou wondering what senior resources there are available right now? In our cur- seling services. Up to 8 sessions of donation based services are available, call rent era of social distancing, quarantine for more information. and isolation, don’t be afraid to pick up Senior Peer Counseling connects the phone or go online to find answers adults age 60 and over with trained sento your questions or help with your ior paraprofessionals, who provide emoproblems. There are organizations, suptional and support services.

Services are port groups and volunteers ready to asoffered on a donation basis and can take sist and support you! As always, check with your insurance provider for remote place at a location where you and your counselor are most comfortable. Call for therapy coverage. more information.

Safeway has senior hours every TuesA Wiser Mind: 888-982-9899 day and Thursday from 7-9 a.m. to help you shop and get what you need!

In-home mental health treatment for Larimer County Office on Aging: 970- anxiety, grief, depression and family counseling including Brain Activation 498-7750 Therapy for dementia, Alzheimer’s, and Aging and Disability Resources for stroke patients. Emotional and cognitive Colorado (ADRC) and Family Careservices begin with detailed mental and giver Support emotional assessments delivered by liThis is a trusted source of information censed therapists. Based on a client’s on the full range of long-term services needs, sessions can address emotional and support options with information issues or challenges adjusting to lifeand referrals to programs, services and resources for older adults, caregivers and changing events. If memory loss is adults living with a disability along with present, services are tailored to address cognitive challenges, with activities to help navigating the options. They provide Network of Care, an on-line website help with reasoning, language skills and long-term memory. and comprehensive searchable on-line service directory to help individuals find www.aWiserMind.com Estes Park Senior Citizens Center, programs and services in Larimer Inc.: 970-581-2195 County to meet their needs. Their servEstes Valley Meals on Wheels: 970ices are provided at no cost.

480-1082 Senior Access Points: 970-498-7740 Crossroads Ministry of Estes Park Are you looking for aging related rehome delivery of hot meals serving sources? Are you caring for a loved one? homebound individuals in the Estes Is maintaining your independence imValley area on Monday, Wednesday and portant? We can help!

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Caregiver Support Group: 970-5862273 - Alzheimer’s Association at Estes Aging Clinic of the Rockies at CSU: Park Good Samaritan Village 970-491-6795 Iglesia Pacto de Amor: 970-586-2273 Columbine Health Systems Center for Healthy Aging Clinic of the Rockies is a Offers various support groups in Spannon-profit clinic offering counseling and ish. For more information please visit assessment services. the website below. Ofrecemos varios grupos de apoyo durante todas las estaThe Aging Clinic of the Rockies offers the following free counseling services for ciones del año. Los grupos se ofrecen en español. Para más información visita la seniors and caregivers: página web en: Caregiver Support Program provides www.iglesiapactodeamor.com

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Supporting Charley Dickey For Mayor Of Estes Park To The Editor: I am writing in support of Charley Dickey as our future Mayor of Estes Park. I have worked with Charley and found him to be dependable, trustworthy, thorough, and honest. If Charley says he will take on a project, you can count on him to live up to his word. He has made a point of being transparent in all his work. Charley has served on many Boards of which the Estes Valley Planning Commission, the Mayor’s Initiative on Economic Development, and the Board of Visit Estes Park are just a few.

His recent community involvement has

included serving as a volunteer on a number of boards which are listed on his website: www.Charley.Dickey@outlook.com. He is currently a charter member of the Estes Chamber of Commerce. During the last seven years, Charley worked with two great teams to create the Estes Park EDC and the Estes Chamber of Commerce. I especially like his motto on his posters: Bridging Community & Town Government. Please vote for Charley Dickey as our Mayor.

You will not be disappointed.

Anne Slack

Vote For Barbara MacAlpine For Town Trustee To The Editor: Barbara has an excellent background and community involvement to serve our community as trustee. She moved to Estes Park after a distinguished career as Professional Librarian at the University of Michigan, Wastenaw Community College, and Professor and Science librarian at Trinity University in San Antonio, teaching classes on information literacy and environmental issues.

Since moving to Estes Park, she has been the volunteer coordinator for the Estes Valley Community Garden, and served three terms as vice-President and President of the Board. She is also cur-

rent treasurer of her HOA. In preparation for serving as a trustee, Barbara has spent extensive time meeting with individuals and organizations to understand Estes Park’s pressing issues and needs.

Please join us and vote for Barbara for Town Trustee. She has extensive experience researching issues and brings a thorough, thoughtful approach to problem solving to address the needs of the community. Barbara will be a great asset to the Town Board, and will help ensure that Estes Park remains economically vibrant and a great place to live.

Bill & Sue Pinkham

A Yes Vote For Patrick Martchink To The Editor: Please return Patrick Martchink as a Trustee to the Town Board. Patrick has proven himself to be a good listener while also being willing to ask hard questions. He has demonstrated critical thinking skills in order to evaluate and act on what is best for our community. I have found him to be fair minded without any special interests. We need young people on our Town Board. Patrick has a family, is a father and understands the critical issues of childcare and housing for young families in our community. He

understands the importance of a healthy school district and medical community.

He is a well-respected professional at a private business and as a current Town Trustee has demonstrated his commitment to care for all the interests in Estes Park, both community and business needs. And although Patrick and I may think differently on certain issues, I rest assured that he will listen, analyze, and represent the constituents fairly and accurately on all issues.

Faith Zimmerman

Stay Estes Strong!

Clients, EP family and friends, First off, Mountain Paradise is still open for business for your Real Estate needs. We can work remotely and still have access to any and all records and data. With this being said, we realize there are much more important needs these days in the Estes Valley. We are

here for your needs, including groceries, snow shoveling, mail – you name it we can probably help. Please call and let us know what we can do.

Let’s keep Estes Strong!

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Supports Wendy Koenig For Mayor Of Estes Park To The Editor: I support Wendy Koenig for Mayor. I have known Wendy Koenig for the entire time I have lived in Estes Park and I cannot say enough about her honesty, transparency, and willingness to hear all sides of an issue. Wendy is always available to talk to anyone and share her experiences and knowledge of town government, which, as a former trustee and Mayor Pro Tem, are considerable.

Wendy is a former Olympian, a former successful businesswoman in Estes Park for decades, a mother whose children attended Estes Park schools and a grand-

mother who has three grandchildren currently attending Estes Park schools.

She is connected to Estes Park at every level and will devote 100% of her time to addressing important issues facing our community. As a current trustee on the Estes Park Town Board, I couldn’t ask for a better mayor to lead our town for the next four years. Wendy will work with all trustees to ensure that the citizens of Estes Park have a voice and that their concerns are given the attention and respect they deserve. Please join me in voting for Wendy Koenig for mayor.

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Constituents Matter To The Editor: In Colorado we have two senators with very different approaches to this urgent moment, the Covid-19 response. The new normal requires new responses.

Senator Gardner and Senator Bennett, please put The People first. Call me naive, but I believe government is for The People. This moment needs the scale of government to respond and ease suffering, division and competition. Markets do not distribute goods based on need.

It's not its nature. Putting the businesses, the stock-market and money before The People, before healthcare workers and first responders is a redefinition of our

country. Will our nature be revealed again as a nation of compassion and generosity for The People? Let it be so. I see that all around me in this community. I am watching our federal government fail us. I want to see and experience my government working together for constituents. Many corporations got a bailout in 2008 and a tax-cut in 2018.

Isn't that enough already? President Clinton was wrong, its not 'the economy stupid,” “it's The People, silly.” The People make America great. Let's all remember that and remind our elected officials that constituents matter!

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Celebration Of Life For Bob Ault Please Note: New Date A Military Salute will begin our celebration of Bob’s life which will take place on June 20th at 1 p.m. at the Trout Haven Event Center, 800 Moraine Ave. Light refreshments will be served.

Please feel free to come and go between 12 and 3 p.m.

We request that you bring your Bob stories, of which there are many! He would have loved a celebration with friends and family such as this.

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Dave Schutz David Robert Schutz (Dave) passed away peacefully at home in the company of his family on Friday, March 20, 2020.

Dave was born February 5, 1942, in Denver, CO, to George Schutz and Hattie (Stirling) Schutz. He was raised between Estes Park and Loveland as a young child. Dave’s father was killed in World War II in England in 1944. His mother remarried to George Thomson, and the family moved to Artesia, CO, (now Dinosaur) for a time before she passed away in 1952. Following her death, Dave and his sister, Kittie, were raised by their grandmother, Bessie Schutz, in Loveland. Dave graduated from Loveland High School and attended the University of Hawaii before joining the US Army Medical Corps from 196466. He returned to Estes Park in 1966 to care for his grandfather, renowned Estes Park artist Dave Stirling. In 1972, Dave married his wife of more than 47 years, Cheryl (Oltjenbruns) Schutz.

He worked at the Elkhorn Lodge, Wheel Bar, and then Timberline Steakhouse, where for 31 years he was a bartender and later manager. Some years after that, Lavona Slack brought Dave out of semi-retirement to work at the Taffy Shop, and he became known to friends, family, and many tourists as the “Taffy Man” who could often be seen in the front window working the taffy wrapping machine. Taking after his grandfather, Dave was also an artist and a member of the arts community in Estes Park. In addition to his own

works, Dave helped to restore the Buell Porter Christmas displays that are seen throughout Estes Park during the holiday season. Dave enjoyed hiking and cross-country skiing in Rocky Mountain National Park with his family, music of all kinds (but mostly folk), and assembling mind-boggling collections of art, antiques and oddities, not the least of which are his massive collection of National Geographic magazines and books and his sprawling record collection. He was also active in the community through Jaycees, Cultural Arts Center, Fine Arts Guild, and High Drive Homeowners’ Association. In the words of close friend and prominent artist Greig Steiner, “Dave had his paw in every dog-pile in town and will be sorely missed for his involvement and help with a thousand projects and events over the years.”

In addition to his parents, Dave is preceded in death by his sister, Kitty (Schutz) Collins and nephew, Marty Collins. He is survived by his wife, Cheryl, of Estes Park; his son, Dave, of Denver, CO; and nieces Debbie (Collins) Barone of Saratoga, CA, and Cindy (Collins) Loeffler of Austin, TX. A memorial service will be planned at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to the Art Center of Estes Park at www.artcenterofestes.com.

Susan T. Mack It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Susan T. Mack due to complications of a heart condition for which she was seeking treatment.

Born on December 6th 1946 in Blue Island, Illinois, Sue moved to Estes Park, Colorado in 1988.

Shortly thereafter began work at the Estes Park School District in food services.

Her work history continued through many local businesses, ultimately retiring from YMCA of the Rockies.

Susan is preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Loretta Pettijohn, and her brother Robert Pettijohn. She is survived by her brother Kevin (Janice) Pettijohn and her children Christopher (Jeanette) Mack, Lisa (Andrew McLaughlin) Mack, and Stacy Mack, three grandchildren, and a large extended family.

Sue became a mother figure to a generation of youth as they were welcomed into her home, ultimately as family. Her caring and loving nature was offered to every person and animal she met. Her passion for cooking

was an extension of her love to a vast number of people. Whether through her place of work, or her kitchen at home, her giving nature fed many.

She will be missed by all who were blessed to have known her, and especially by her children.

In light of current events, a memorial service for Susan will be postponed until further notice. Her family will be honoring her memory with commemorative display within the Estes Park community. If you would like to donate please see the information below.

Premier Members Credit Union 453 E Wonderview Ave. Estes Park, CO. 80517 303-657-7000 Susan Mack Donation Account If you would like to honor Susan in a different way, the gift of a home cooked meal for someone you appreciate would be a wonderful tribute to celebrate her memory.

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Heidi Ann Buchholtz Heidi Ann Buchholtz was born in Minneapolis, MN on June 2,1958 to Elrie and Elaine (Erickson) Knudson, the first of seven children. Her childhood consisted of several moves as her family explored life in Nevada, Colorado, and briefly in North Dakota before the family settled near Cambridge, Minnesota where she graduated from high school. She spent her youth practically living on horseback and dreaming of becoming a cowgirl. She enjoyed being involved with the church youth group and also developed a love of music, playing piano, playing cornet in band and singing in the choir and Madrigals.

She also taught herself guitar and flute. After high school she attended Northwestern College and then graduated with a BA from Bethel College in Roseville, MN. While she didn't become a cowgirl, she realized her desire to return west in 1987 when she moved back to Colorado. In 1989 she moved to Estes Park and was hired by the Rocky Mountain Nature Association the following year. Heidi spent twenty-one years at RMNA in various positions and developed many lifetime friendships while there. Best of all, she met the love of her life, Curt Buchholtz, and they were married in August, 2001. In 2011 she left her job to start

her own small business which she did part-time until a diagnosis of advanced ovarian cancer in 2016. In 2012 she and Curt fell for the desert landscape of Tucson, AZ, and had spent winters there ever since.

Heidi enjoyed hiking and covered many miles over the years. She was an avid traveler, reader, knitter, quilter, gardener and puzzle solver. She was a member of Mountain View Bible Fellowship and then Mt. Calvary Lutheran. She enjoyed singing in the choir and with the worship team and also played handbells. Heidi was involved with Community Bible Study from 2002 where she had so many wonderful Christian friends who, along with other friends and family, prayed for her and encouraged her in her last difficult years.

She is survived by her husband Curt; mother Elaine; siblings Rene (Mark) Strand, Kathy (Kyle) Asp, Larry (Karen) Knudson, Barbara (Arthur) Schwieger, Wendy (Daryl) Ritchison and Craig (Heather) Knudson; stepsons Brett (Stephanie) Buchholtz, Jesse (Beth) Buchholtz and Austin Buchholtz. She also leaves 10 nieces and nine nephews.

She was predeceased by her father and one niece.

Donations may be made in care of Allnutt to Compassion International, Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church or the Rocky Mountain Conservancy.

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