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April 3, 2020

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Estes Park, Shining Light On A Determined Path By: Mayor Todd Jirsa and Town Administrator Travis Machalek

US 36 Reopened Friday Between Lyons And Estes Park US Highway opened 10 days ahead of schedule CDOT announced Highway 36 opened between Lyons and Estes Park at 6 p.m. last Friday night, March 27.

“The project team and the community really made this a success story,” said CDOT Regional Transportation Director Heather Paddock. “We know construction can be an inconvenience, so we appreciate your patience.”

The one-mile section of this highway closed March 9 to install a deep drainage culvert beneath the roadway and was slated to reopen April 6.

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We've entered another week of uncertainty and more negativity in the news, so together we want to reach out with some thoughts to help everyone keep a positive perspective. We're isolating ourselves for the greater good, but it's difficult. With last week's orders telling most of us to stay home and keep physical distance from our friends, neighbors and colleagues, it could be tempting to feel divided.

In fact, once again the amazing people of Estes Park have come together in creative ways to seek out the needs of our people and fill those needs by any means possible. Our community actually grows in times like these. We grow as individuals and we grow together.

The community is here to help... whether you're facing loneliness from physical isolation, or you're facing the loss of your job, or you're facing fear or stress as an essential service or medical provider. Reach out and you will find

Star Shining Bright Over LegionPost 119

All Post 119 Social Club activities have been suspended as we wait out this pandemic. The tavern is closed, none of our regular meals are being served, and special events have been postponed. We are using this opportunity to deep-clean areas of the building… and are able to keep our staff semi-employed in the process. But we are most anxious to reopen and re-connect with our Legion friends & family! Until then, our star is lit to remind all that we are in this fight together.

help.

One of the best resources is the Estes Park Nonprofit Resource Center's "Caring during COVID-19" -- a compilation of local non-profit and services for Estes Valley residents at www.epnonprofit.org. You'll find everything from food, to counseling, to student support and mentoring. From virtual medical and dental services to enrichment programs. On top of actually helping us get through this situation, the work of these local organizations is inspiring and heartwarming.

Whether or not we call on them for support, they are shining a light for all of us.

At the Town, we're committed to keeping your utilities on -- your water flowing and your lights on. It doesn't matter if you can't pay your bill right now.

The Town has allocated $250,000 in community relief funds to help fill critical needs in the form of food, housing and business/organizational support. Our community relief task force fields requests for grant funds, and is composed not only of Town staff, but local nonprofit leaders who share critical insight into community needs. This weekend, we approved the first

relief grant submitted by the Estes Park Nonprofit Resource Center in the amount of $28,000 to support a food distribution program by the American Legion. More information about funding eligibility and guidelines is available at www.estes.org/covid-19.

Last week, we lit the star on Prospect Mountain as a sign of hope and togetherness. Thanks to our Power & Communications staff for making that happen. If you're out and about gathering your essentials in the evening, we hope this star brightens your path and reminds you that physical distancing does not require emotional and intellectual distancing.

Please reach out -- your community is here.

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The Stars Are Shining Bright In Estes Park By: Laurie Button

You may have noticed that the inspirational star on Prospect Mountain has been lit by employees of the Town’s Light and Power Division. Joining in its brilliance is yet another star on the roof of Circle 119—our local American Legion Post at the intersection of Highways 34 and 36. Both are tributes to the spirit and steadfastness of our small mountain town.

them in designing something for your entryway. It could be an excellent opportunity to talk together and allay any anxiety they might be experiencing during this time. Perhaps you are empty nesters. What better way could you find to express support and solidarity for all those who call Estes Park home?

At 8 o’clock each evening the people of France step outside to sing together. In other countries and states across our na-

In light of that, the Estes Park News would like to ask each and every Estes Park resident to join in an effort to share the spirit of hope and strength in this time of uncertainty. You are invited to decorate your front door or entryway with not only stars but also hearts to show your support and compassion for our medical professionals, First Responders, business owners, employees, and all of those affected by the COVID-19 virus. When you stop to think about it— in reality—that is each and every one of us. We have all been and continue to be affected in one way or another by the pandemic that is currently engulfing the world.

If you have children at home, engage

tion families have relit their holiday lights. People are proudly flying American flags. Here in Estes Park we will light and illustrate our strength with stars and hearts. There are no guidelines other than your own creativity and vision.

Please send photos of your front doors and entryways featuring the family members who created them to us at heartsandstarsforep@gmail.com. We hope to share your visions because no matter what calamity we might be facing, we will do it together and you will always be the heart and soul of our community. You are the shining stars that will light our way to a brighter future.

Paid Parking Implementation Postponed, And Permit Update In light of the unknown economic impact of COVID-19 on our community, the Town is postponing plans to implement seasonal, selective paid parking until 2021. Until further notice, 2019 Residential Parking Permits will remain

valid for use in 2020. For anyone interested in continuing the conversation on paid parking and permits, the "Let's Talk Parking" series will continue online April 2. Visit www.estes.org/parking for more information.

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April 7 Municipal Election Update How to return ballots or have a ballot reissued The Town of Estes Park will hold the next regular Municipal Election on Tuesday, April 7, 2020 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. as a mail ballot-only election. Ballots were mailed to all registered voters March 16. Absentee ballots can be requested through April 3. Voters may cast ballots now through 7 p.m. April 7 at the Town Clerk's office.

The Town Clerk encourages voters to mail their ballots by March 31 to ensure the ballot is received by election day. Although replacement ballots can be mailed from the Clerk's office through April 3, ballots mailed after March 31 may not be received by election day. For voter convenience, the Town Clerk's office has established a drive-up ballot drop off at the Town Hall entrance off MacGregor Avenue, adjacent to Bond Park. Voters are asked to park in one of the designated drop-off parking spaces and an election judge will be available to

accept the ballot. The drop off location will be available through Monday, April 6 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The drop off location and election judges will be available 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day -April 7.

The Larimer County offices on Brodie Avenue are not accepting ballots for the Town of Estes Park Municipal Election.

All ballots must be received by 7 p.m.

April 7, when the polls close, in order to be counted - postmarks do not count.

Swearing-in of newly elected Town Trustees will be at the April 28 Town Board Meeting.

Please email townclerk@estes.org or call 970-577-4771 if you do not receive a ballot or spoiled the ballot. A ballot can be reissued and mailed, or picked up during the normal ballot drop off hours listed above.

For more election information, please visit estes.org/elections, or contact the Town Clerk's office at 970-577-4777 or by email at townclerk@estes.org.

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

On March 22 at 3:22 p.m. police stopped the driver of a vehicle at S. St. Vrain Ave. and Acacia Drive for having no license plates. Upon further investigation, police arrested a 52 year old male from Englewood, Colorado who was found to be wanted on a felony warrant out of Douglas County for possession of a controlled substance times two, possession of drug paraphernalia and a tail lamp violation. In addition to the warrant, he was arrested and charged with unlawful distribution of a controlled substance, unlawful possession of controlled substance times two, possession of drug paraphernalia, driving while license is canceled/denied and a registration violation. The male was transported to Larimer County Jail.

On March 23 at 9:02 p.m. police were flagged down in a parking lot at 170 MacGregor Drive for a physical disturbance in progress. Police contacted a 32 year old male from Estes Park and charged him with third degree assault and domestic violence and transported him to the Larimer County Jail.

On March 25 at 9:00 p.m. police contacted the driver of a stopped vehicle in the 500 block of Fish Creek Road. On scene they issued an 18 year old male from Estes Park a summons for underage possession of alcohol and marijuana, he was later released.

On March 26 at 8:13 p.m. police were called to the 400 block of E. Wonderview Ave. on a report of a theft. Upon arrival they contacted a 41 year old male from Estes Park, Colorado and charged him with theft/shoplifting and later released him on a summons.

On March 27 at 2:45 p.m. police were called to 1700 block of Red Tail Hawk Drive on a report of a theft. On scene they cited a 66 year old female from Estes Park for theft, throwing her garbage bags in someone else’s dumpster.

On March 29 at 5:18 p.m. police were called to the 1200 block of Graves Ave. on a report of a disturbance. On scene, they arrested a 26 year old female from Estes Park and charged her with harassment and domestic violence. She was later transported to the Larimer County Jail.

Centennial Woman Arrested For Homicide Attempt On Estes Park Resident A 59 year old female Centennial, Colorado resident turned herself into the Arapahoe County Jail on an Estes Park Police Department (EPPD) arrest warrant on March 31. The EPPD issued the warrant following an investigation into an incident when the woman allegedly provided unauthorized and potentially lethal doses of prescription narcotics to an elderly female at an Estes Park residential care facility on Feb. 13, 2020.

This was an isolated incident and no other residents were in danger.

The woman was charged with Attempted First-Degree Murder, First-Degree Assault on an At-Risk Adult and Second-Degree Assault on an At-Risk Adult. The charges are merely an accusation and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.

The District Attorney for the Eighth Judicial District of Colorado has assumed responsibility for the case. No further information will be released by the Estes Park Police Department.

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League Of Women Voters Of Estes Park Online Information Posted For Hospital District Board Candidates The League of Women Voters of Estes Park (LWVEP) will post answers to questions posed to candidates for the Estes Park Health Board of Directors, in lieu of our usual Candidate Forums due to the current COVID-19 restrictions on public meetings. All registered voters in the Estes Valley are eligible to vote in district elections.

There are seven candidates running for three positions on the Estes Park Health Board of Directors: Aaron Alberter (AAlberter@yahoo.com); Stephen Alper (stephenalper@gmail.com); John Meissner (jdmeissner@usa.com); Monty Miller (incumbent) (montygmiller@gmail.com); Diane Muno (incumbent) (dianemuno@MSN.com); James Mur-

phy (Denver_Visitor@yahoo.com); William Pinkham (incumbent) (binkham57@gmail.com).

Beginning April 3rd, the candidates’ answers will be available on the LWVEP website and facebook page: Website: www. lwv-estespark.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/ profile.php?id= 853899348073608&ref=br_rs Election day is May 5, 2020. Mail-only ballots for the Park Hospital District elections will be mailed to voters beginning April 13, 2020. Ballots should be mailed back by April 20. The availability for dropping off ballots is yet to be determined. Updates will be posted on the League of Women Voters of Estes Park website and facebook page.

Larimer County Now Using Remote Video Technology For Some Building Inspections The Larimer County Building Division can now perform some building inspections remotely during the Coronavirus emergency to keep the public and building inspectors safe.

Using the online video technology Zoom [for Android or Apple] and FaceTime [for Apple], residents will need a smartphone or tablet with internet 4G connectivity to set up inspections at their site. The applications can be downloaded for free.

After connecting with a Larimer County Building inspector by phone, residents can point their device’s camera as guided by the building inspector on line with them to perform the inspections.

Photos can also be a part of the online inspection process. Complete instructions, how it works, frequently asked questions, and how inspection results are delivered are available by visiting

https://www.larimer.org/larimercounty-remote-video-inspection-nowavailable.

For more information and to schedule an online appointment contact Lead Inspector Mark Tewsley at [970] 498-7703 or by email at mtewsley@larimer.org.

The first priority for inspections is construction inside structures, such as basements, additions, remodels and tenant finishes in occupied commercial buildings.

Inspections for furnaces, air conditioners, water heaters, and boilers can also be scheduled as time allows, while extending expiration dates for these permits as necessary. Vacation Home Life Safety survey inspections must be performed on site in unoccupied homes after a thorough cleaning.

Larimer County staff will still perform inspections that can be reached from the outside as a regular field inspection.

EVFPD firefighters generally respond to medical calls in their personal vehicles, allowing for a faster response. On other incidents, firefighters respond to a fire station to respond in department apparatus with specialized equipment.

During the week of March 22, the Estes Valley Fire Protection District (EVFPD) responded to 7 calls for service. This in-

cluded: • Emergency medical (assist EPH): 1 • Detector/Alarm Activation: 4 • Gas Leak: 1 • Assist: 1 Estes Valley Fire www.estesvalleyfire.org

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Larimer County Confirms COVID-19 Related Deaths

Estes Park Museum Extends Temporary Closure In alignment with the recommendations of public health agencies and the continued closure of Town facilities, the Estes Park Museum will continue the temporary closure of the Museum gallery and cancellation of events through April 17.

The mission of the Estes Park Museum

is to conduct activities that preserve, share and respect the unique history of Estes Park. For more information, visit the Museum's website at www.estes.org/museum or contact Director Derek Fortini a dfortini@estes.org.

Estes Valley Conservatives Meeting Updates In continued deference to everyone’s health, public policy and an abundance of caution our program on April 11 by Dr. Robert Hardacre, Professor of Law at the University of Denver College of Law, an expert on the Electoral College, has been cancelled. We want to minimize everyone’s possible exposure to the COVID-19. Our next meeting is scheduled for May 30 at 2 p.m. in the Estes

Valley Library’s Hondius Room if it is safe to meet. Our guest speaker will be Susan Tully, Special Projects/Law Enforcement Manager with FAIR, Federation of American Immigration Reform.

Dr. Hardaway has been rescheduled for October 10, 2020 at 2 p.m. in the Hondius Room. Please see our website: estesconservatives.com for additional information regarding meetings and cancellations.

Larimer County Department of Health and Environment (LCDHE) now has five deaths associated with COVID-19.

Two of these deaths are epidemiologically linked cases, which means there was a possible connection to a COVID19 case but testing was never completed.

The other three deaths are confirmed COVID-19 patients. All five individuals were over the age of sixty.

Due to different ways of collecting data, sometimes LCDHE numbers do not align directly with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.

This can be related to how deaths are reported and also that local information is sometimes more quickly available than state data.

“We knew we would have deaths associated with COVID-19 in our community, but that doesn’t make this any easier. Our hearts go out to the families that are so personally impacted by COVID19 in Larimer County, ” Tom Gonzales, Larimer County Public Health Director.

“We know that strict stay-at-home orders slow the spread of the virus. I urge everyone to follow Larimer County's stay-at-home order. Staying home will save lives. ”

Larimer County currently has 101 cases of confirmed COVID-19 individuals. With extremely minimal testing, LCDHE knows there are many more positive COVID-19 cases in Larimer County than the confirmed testing shows.

You can help slow the spread of viruses by: • Following the stay-at-home orders, • Avoiding all non-essential travel, • When outdoors or carrying out essential travel, maintain 6 feet of distance from others, • Washing hands frequently with soap and water.

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.

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Estes Chamber Names Donna Carlson New Executive Director The Estes Chamber of Commerce, climate and making Estes Park a better founded in 2019 to be the champion and place to live, work and play. the voice for the business community in Led by Interim Executive Director Estes Park, selected Donna Carlson as its Keith Pearson, the Chamber has a built first permanent Executive Director. Carl- strong foundation of 134 active memson brings 30 years of bers. “We have a combusiness leadership, mitted, supportive marketing, business deBoard of Directors that velopment and entrehas been working since preneurship to stimulate May 2019 to launch the business growth for Chamber and define chamber members. what services are most “This is a crucial time important to Estes Park for the Estes Park busibusinesses. Bringing ness community to have Donna on board as the strong advocacy and permanent Executive support,” said Chuck Director is a major mileScott, Chairman of the stone, demonstrating Board of Directors. “Tothe Chamber’s commitDonna Carlson gether with Visit Estes ment to be a driving Park and the EDC (Economic Developforce for our business community.” Pearment Corporation), the Chamber is son says. changing gears at a critical time during About the Estes Chamber of Commerce: the COVID 19 crisis to bring best pracThe Estes Chamber of Commerce formed tices for business continuity to the town.” via a community-driven Task Force in The Estes Chamber of Commerce was 2018-2019 to be the champion for busifounded in May 2019 to partner with the ness, dedicated to promoting a strong Town of Estes Park, Estes Park EDC, business climate in the Estes Valley, and VEP, EALA, the Partners for Commerce enhancing the quality of life for our memand more—working together for a com- bers. For more information, visit mon goal to create a stronger business www.esteschamber.org.

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Troxell Named Platte River Board Chair Hornbacher selected vice chair by fellow board members The Platte River Power Authority Board of Directors today elected Fort Collins Mayor Wade Troxell to be the organization’s 12th board chair. The board also selected Executive Director of Electric Services at the City of Longmont David Hornbacher to become vice chair.

“Mayor Troxell has been an engaged and committed leader on our board and in the community for many years,” said Jason Frisbie, general manager and CEO of Platte River. “We have benefitted from his years of successful public service and academic experience and I look forward to working with him in this role.”

Troxell was selected by fellow Platte River board members during the March 26 board meeting to replace outgoing Board Chair Todd Jirsa, who retired from the board and is not seeking reelection as mayor of Estes Park. Jirsa served on Platte River’s board since 2016 and as chair since 2018.

“I’m honored to have been selected to chair the Platte River Board of Directors, and humbled to follow Todd and the other distinguished leaders of this organization,” said Troxell. “We are moving resolutely toward a new energy future in northern Colorado and it has never been more important to collaborate with community leaders to provide guidance for the rest of the state.”

Troxell became a member of Platte River’s Board of Directors upon being elected mayor in 2015. He is an American Society of Mechanical Engineers Fellow and has served on the mechanical engineering faculty at Colorado State University for 35 years. Prior to becoming mayor, he served two terms as a city councilmember for Fort Collins.

Hornbacher became the executive director of electric services for Longmont in 2019 and has more than 35 years of experience with electric, water and natural gas utilities in Colorado.

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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

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The Importance Of Advanced Directives By: Dr. Nicholaus Mize, Estes Park Health Internal Medicine and Palliative Care Provider

What are Advance Directives? They are written instructions to medical caregivers that define what forms and levels of care a patient wants for their body, when the patient is unable to make the decisions verbally due to their underlying illness. They aid all involved to help determine how quality of life is defined by the patient. It aids loved ones and caregivers to make decisions on behalf of the patient if the underlying disease proves to provide poor quality of life. They help to define what types of care the patient would want for themselves if poor quality of life is the prognosis (the likely course of a disease or ailment).

Why are Advance Directives important? They are important because patients define quality of life differently.

One patient may want full aggressive care even in the event that their underlying illness brings them to end of life.

While other patients may feel that their goal of care is comfort for end of life.

Some patients may be ok with being on mechanical life support for an extended period of time, while others may not want mechanical support at all.

Often physicians as professional care givers find that our patients do not have Advanced Directives, and many who have never discussed goals of care with their loved ones. In these cases, it becomes the burden of their loved ones to make difficult medical decisions for the patient. Having sound Advanced Directives in place takes this burden off our loved-one’s shoulders and guides them in respect to the patients’ rights and goals.

Why create an Advance Directives now? Everyday there is uncertainty in our lives. Most of the time it is quietly sitting in the back of our subconscious,

but in our current climate, with a Pandemic that disproportionately effects specific groups of individuals, the uncertainty has moved to our conscious mind.

Anytime, and at any age in our lives is a good time to contemplate how we define Quality of Life in the face of uncertainty. Now is a good time to ask questions of your Primary Care Providers so that we may help our patients take these thoughts from contemplation and put them into instructions. If you have never considered Advanced Directives, or discussed Goals of Care with your family, please contact your Primary Care Provider (Estes Park Health Physician Clinic 970-586-2200 – please only phone calls at this time) for support and education. Now is as good a time as any to define: What are your Goals of Care when facing illness or poor Quality of Life, and how do you want to be cared for when you are facing this.

This is difficult. I know how difficult it is for many individuals to think in this manner. We may outgrow the youthful exuberance of early adulthood, and outgrow our feelings of immortality as we age. However, for many the thoughts of getting older, of developing health conditions, or of facing illness that may place us close to end of life is unthinkable. Yet, these are truths, and we need to plan to protect our individual health goals, and to help assuage the pains and burdens that family members and care providers may go through when we are unable to voice our decisions.

A tremendous resource for Advance Directives help is the Larimer Health District Advance Care Planning team at https://www.larimeradvancecare.org/.

Currently the staff is working remotely, but they are still assisting clients through phone and web-based video conferencing. You can call 970-4821909 and leave a voicemail or email them through their contact page www.larimeradvancecare.org/contact.

You can also call or email Mindy Rickard, the project coordinator, mrickard@healthdistrict.org or 970-278-6812.

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It is National Poetry Month at last! I’ve been eager for it to get here. We need the diversion so we can escape momentarily from the daily doom closing in on us. But before we get into the poetry, I have three thoughts about hand-washing: 1) We need to protect our planet; she’s hurting as much as the rest of us. By turning off the water while scrubbing our hands for 20 seconds, we’re not seeing wasted water going down the drain. We can use our elbows to do the turning on and off if we need to. There’s no harm if our elbows get contaminated—no one has yet to figure out a way to touch their face with their elbow. I’ll send you a crate of toilet paper if you can do it.

2) After we wash our hands for 20 seconds, we dry them. Why is it that after just a few uses, the hand towel starts to look grungy and gray? How can that be? Each time we dry our hands they’ve just been scrubbed like the dickens for 20 seconds!

3) They say that friction is a big part of what kills the virus on our hands, so when I’m not at the sink washing with soap and water, I’m rubbing my dry hands together.

It may look a little sinisterly when my neighbors see me out walking, conniving like Dick Dastardly, but I’m willing to appear as a social miscreant so I may stay healthy. Drat, drat and double drat!

Now, to poetry.

As we’ve all learned, this isn’t the first time our world has been in the throes of a pandemic of such magnitude. It is estimated that about 500 million people, or one-third of the world’s population, became infected with the Influenza of 1918, nicknamed the Spanish flu. The number of deaths was estimated to be about 675,000 in the United States and at least 50 million worldwide. What we’re experiencing today isn’t new, it’s just new (novel) to us. Hopefully all this hand-washing and physical distancing will slow down the virus so it doesn’t reach Spanish flu proportions.

Here are two poems about pandemics.

The first, written in 1919 by J. P. McEvoy, is intended to be humorous, layered atop the terror of truth. From what we’re hearing, the symptoms of COVID-19 are ghastly, as were the tortures of the Spanish flu. I pray those who come down with the coronavirus manage to get through the plague with only minor symptoms.

When your back is broke and your eyes are blurred.

And your shin-bones knock and your tongue is furred, And your tonsils squeak and your hair gets dry, And you’re doggone sure that you’re going to die, But you’re skeered you won’t and afraid you will, Just drag to bed and have your chill; And pray the Lord to see you through For you’ve got the Flu, boy, You’ve got the Flu.

When your toes curl up and your belt goes flat, And you’re twice as mean as a Thomas cat, And life is a long and dismal curse, And your food all tastes like a hardboiled hearse, When your lattice aches and your head’s abuzz And nothing is as it ever was, Here are my sad regrets to you, You’ve got the Flu, boy, You’ve got the Flu. What is it like, this Spanish Flu? Ask me, brother, for I’ve been through, It is by Misery out of Despair, It pulls your teeth and curls your hair, It thins your blood and brays your bones And fills your craw with moans and groans, And sometimes, maybe, you get well — Some call it Flu — I call it hell!

The second poem, called Pandemic, was written just a couple of weeks ago by Lynn Ungar, a Unitarian minister (www.lynnungar.com). It inspires us to reach out—and reach our highest potential as humans.

What if you thought of it as the Jews consider the Sabbath— the most sacred of times?

Cease from travel.

Cease from buying and selling.

Give up, just for now, on trying to make the world different than it is.

Sing. Pray. Touch only those to whom you commit your life.

Center down.

And when your body has become still, reach out with your heart.

Know that we are connected in ways that are terrifying and beautiful.

(You could hardly deny it now.)

Know that our lives are in one another’s hands.

(Surely, that has come clear.)

Do not reach out your hands.

Reach out your heart.

Reach out your words.

Reach out all the tendrils of compassion that move, invisibly, where we cannot touch.

Promise this world your love— for better or for worse, in sickness and in health, so long as we all shall live.

Find a way to show your love—to your neighbor, your family, yourself. There is no reason to wait —and all the reason in the world not to wait.

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

April Quilt Guild Meeting Canceled The Estes Valley Quilt Guild will not have an April meeting. We hope to be back with all of you (and our new friends) in May. We are staying busy

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the downtown shop owners and employees of the many lodges that exist in Once upon a time, songwriter James our community.

Taylor recorded words that continue to I retired in 2016 and today my partresound with those of us who have lived time job at Macdonald Bookshop is acin the Estes Valley for many years: “I’ve tually a means to maintain contact with seen fire and I’ve seen rain.” But a panthe outside world while making a little demic? Give me a break! Wait a extra money in the process. (Also, so minute—I guess our governor has done that—much to my husband’s disdain—I that with the “Stay-At-Home” order now th can feed my passion for acquiring in effect until at least April 12 . books.)

But our family’s livelihood is deThis is a time of great uncertainty and pendent upon local restaurants—Joel is stress for many in our community and in the trenches repairing the ovens, that’s something we certainly can’t afford freezers, and pizza ovens that fuel our to take lightly. There have been many food providers. So, when they take a hit times in my life when I’ve lived from such as this—so do we. If there’s a silver paycheck to paycheck and struggled lining to any part of the current situaagainst the odds to make ends meet. It’s tion, it’s how the people of Estes Park not easy in the best of times and defihave banded together to make the best nitely difficult in times like these.

We need to keep health care and emer- of a challenging time.

If you find yourself online, be sure to gency personnel in our thoughts and check out the Facebook page titled Estes prayers and make a conscious effort to Park Take-Out and Delivery Options support local businesses when we’re able.

Amid COVID-19.

Launched by the The food and beverage providers are on Estes Park Chamber of Commerce the forefront of this situation, but we shortly after bars, restaurants, and also have to remember and think about

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liquor stores were forced to resort to take-out and delivery operations for survival, the site attracted more than five hundred members on its first day. As of Monday, March 30th that number has grown to fourteen hundred. This Facebook destination has become a gathering place for local eating establishments to post their new hours, menus, and delivery options. The public has responded by posting reviews, tantalizing photos of the cuisine, and encouragement for a significant portion of Estes Park’s workforce: restaurant owners and their employees.

The overwhelming response should come as no surprise: We live in Estes Park. Our community has overcome more than its share of natural disasters and challenges through the years.

You might remember that I contributed a weekly column to The Estes Park News for several years. While there were a few exceptions, I always tried to reflect upon the lighter side of life. My goal in the coming weeks is to follow that format . . .

By sharing—when we can find them— the more amusing aspects of the pandemic that is sweeping not only our town, but the state, nation, and the world.

We’re all coping with COVID-19 in different ways. In that vein, I’d like to reflect upon just a couple of things.

First, experts are suggesting that while following stay-at-home orders it’s important to develop a routine. For instance, get up in the morning at your usual time; shower and get dressed. No—don’t stay in your pajamas all day (or as in my case sweatpants and sweatshirts). And remember to follow the rule our parents preached to us when we were kids: Always wear clean underwear; you never know when you might be in an accident or need to go to the hospital. Set a schedule of daily activities and stick to it.

Don’t be distracted by the temptation to simply curl up on the couch to watch the vast lineup of movies available on Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney Plus.

My husband simply shook his head when I handed him three pages of potential household projects we could attack while we’re sequestered. There’s no way we can ever accomplish even a portion of the items, but at least the list offers inspiration. One of the most enlightening posts I’ve seen on Facebook expresses my thoughts perfectly: “After years of wanting to thoroughly clean my house but lacking the time, this week I discovered that wasn’t the reason.” But nonetheless, I’m forging on and battling both dust and cluttered closets just the same. I hope local thrift stores will have extra staff on hand when their doors reopen.

As for Joel, he had settled into his own daily routine and a few days ago decided it was time for a change.

While I normally get up at 5 a.m., he usually arises anytime between 7 and 9.

His first stop is at the coffeemaker (where he pushes aside my now waterstained list of projects) and then it’s out to the garage and into his man cave. After settling into a recliner (his canine companion, Jake, in the overstuffed chair at his side), he turns on the television and is prone to losing track of time. It might be three hours later when he meanders back into the house to get ready for the day which is now almost half over.

So it was that Joel announced he was going to “turn over a new leaf.” And he’s truly making an effort. Earlier this week he actually began cleaning and reorganizing his workbench (which is no small task), while only being distracted occasionally by the You Tube videos he’s addicted to watching.

In closing, I have one other observation to share. It’s been heartwarming to note how national and local retailers are offering special business hours for at-risk and vulnerable populations. Since we’re both in our sixties, Joel and I fit into that category. Normally my favorite time to shop at Safeway is 6 a.m. on Sundays. I usually see the same people there every week at that hour. Most of us are wearing baseball caps and I know that personally, I do everything I can to avoid being recognized in my disheveled early morning attire.

But a week or so ago on Tuesday I ventured into town about 7:30 a.m. First stop: the ATM at our credit union to deposit a check. That went off without a hitch. Then I thought I’d go to the grocery store to pick up a few things. In retrospect, that may have been a mistake.

From the number of cars in the parking lot, you would have thought it was midJuly. It was a struggle to even find a parking place. Once inside, it was almost as hard to navigate the crowded aisles due to the number of people shopping.

So, this is my question. Isn’t it sort of counter-productive to take a large segment of those theoretically at highest risk and cram them into the same building all at once? Trust me—there was very little, if any, social distancing taking place. In the future, if I have to go to the store, I’ll take my chances at another time and not on days designated for those sixty and over or with pre-existing medical conditions.

More than enough said for one column.

We can, and will, meet this challenge head-on. And as we persevere, please keep yourselves and your families safe.

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EPH Response & Planning For The COVID-19 Pandemic March 31, 2020 by Gary Hall, CIO PLEASE CONTINUE TO STAY AT HOME AND SOCIAL DISTANCE: We recognize that staying home and being away from family and friends is very difficult. Your continued effort to social (physical) distance will be the difference in how Estes Park Health is able to manage the COVID-19 health crisis.

By you staying home, we can stay at work and help those who are most seriously impacted and need hospitalization.

PROACTIVITY: For many weeks, Estes Park Health has been relentlessly involved in planning for the many possible scenarios related to the Coronavirus pandemic. Estes Park Health acted on many fronts before such actions were requested or required by Colorado government entities, including visitor restrictions, postponement of elective procedures, postponement of urgent appointments, and more. Early in the crisis, while the virus was still just beginning to arrive in the USA, Estes Park Health established an operations team comprised of administration, clinical leadership, and support teams to ensure the best management of the crisis.

COMMUNICATION: Estes Park Health quickly created a user-friendly landing page on our website (eph.org) to give citizens, staff, and visitors a quick and easy way to find not only local, county, state, and federal information about the current status of the pandemic, but also to find other resources to provide Estes Park Health’s constituency with useful and critical information. This page and these links are fluid and modified as needed to keep the most up-to-date information available. While Estes Park Health has followed the disciplined communication requirements of the various governmental entities, Estes Park Health has continually sought ways to provide our community with relevant, timely local information, within the bounds of what’s permitted by HIPAA and our governmental directives. The creation of

the COVID-19 hotline at 970-5774400 at Estes Park Health answered by nurses and a provider, has been a substantial help to the community, as witnessed by the significant calls to answer whatever the concerns are, including questions about potential screening and testing.

PARTNERSHIP: Estes Park Health has worked with a full suite of healthcare partners (governmental, healthcare, and support) throughout the crisis to ensure that our efforts are coordinated with those of our peers and partners. Estes Park Health meets with the Town of Estes and the intergovernmental council being led by the Town to ensure very timely and effective cross-communication with the appropriate local and county agencies.

COMMUNITY MESSAGING: Despite the rapidly changing situation, Estes Park Health has worked to thoroughly convey critical key messages to our community members. All communications can be found at https://eph.org/about-us/news/. Very early, Estes Park Health got the message out to the Estes Valley that calling to be screened over the phone (meaning “asked the key questions

about symptoms and exposure to COVID-19”), from the safety of the home, was the safest for all. We believe that this early step significantly helped “flatten the curve” in Estes early on. As the situation has developed, much other messaging has been provided in media releases, through our stakeholder & community email blasts, and on our website.

PLANNING FOR SURGE: While we hope our actions have helped slow the arrival and progress of COVID-19 in Estes Park, and while our citizens are doing an excellent job respecting the “stay at home” orders, we do expect that we will eventually see the identified presence of the virus in the Estes Valley.

With the potential for rapid spread and increase in cases, Estes Park Health has worked in advance to model how our actions at each level will ramp-up. We have the advantage of learning from many hospitals and communities who have unfortunately already been attacked by the virus much earlier. We have great concern (as does every hospital and municipality in America) about the shortage of supplies and we are working tirelessly to safely maximize usage of on-hand supplies and to procure additional supplies ahead of the game.

We’ve been able to benefit from the opening of the National Stockpile of supplies. There has been a lot of talk on

the news about different testing options. The 5-minute Covid-19 test and machine is FDA approved as of March 29,2020 and is produced by the Abbott Company, but they are ONLY sending it to “hot spots.” The other test is a 15minute FDA approved test but the equipment is not something we currently have at Estes Park Health and we therefore do not have the capability of running these tests.

HEALTH OF HEALTHCARE WORKERS: Our greatest concern is always our patients’ well-being and safety. And our greatest internal concern is the health of our doctors, nurses, lab techs, pharmacists, surgery, radiology, EMS, emergency department, and registration staff and all the others who provide services to the frontline at Estes Park Health and are therefore potentially subject to the greatest risk of exposure. To begin to have to quarantine members of our small but mighty frontline staff of healthcare providers would further constrain the ability of our citizens to get the care they deserve at Estes Park Health. And so, all the actions above are targeted to support the health of our healthcare workers and best equip us to care for our community for the challenging times ahead.

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From Trustee Candidate Scott Webermeier As the electioneering season in Estes paign and/or invest in campaigning sugPark comes to end I would like to take gests a lack of interest in the Trustee pothis opportunity to thank those candisition on my behalf. I assure you that dates who stepped forward to be a part this is not the case. I have maintained of this process back in January. Quite that I am more than happy to serve our obviously at that time no one could have community in this capacity. I am just anticipated the extraordinary changes not that excited this nation, state and about campaigning, community would have never been much faced over the past good at tooting my months. With informaown horn or coming tion and insights up with slick brandchanging daily it is also ing messages. If difficult to imagine elected I assure you what the future, both that I will share with near term and long the Town Board and term will bring. You are the community every asked to place a Town ounce of my experiBoard that will need to ence and insight to be insightful and reinsure that we rise to sponsive to the very the occasion. If not immediate needs of the elected I pledge my Scott Webermeier entire community while support to the new insuring its long term future. I believe Town Board in whatever fashion may be that newly elected Board will be called appropriate. upon to think outside the box relative to Ultimately, I believe we will get the Town’s responsibilities and capacities through this together. I am optimistic to meet a new and different reality for that we as a community will address the our community. I believe that it will be challenges of this new reality. Over the key that this group has the support of year we have been faced with a variety the entire community as it makes these of disasters and have faced them as a decisions. To that end if you have alcommunity to the benefit of all. This ready voted, thank you. If you have yet one is obviously significantly different to vote I would encourage you to do so. but none the less not insurmountable.

On a personal note it has been suggested that my failure to actively cam-

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Campaigning And Community

From Town Trustee Candidate Barbara MacAlpine

Well the campaigning is virtually over. whether it be dining out, buying a gift, Win, lose or draw I want to say thanks to candy or even a t-shirt from a store, may all those candidates that have put them- help someone stay in business and keep selves out there for the benefit of the generating the critical sales tax that is Estes Park citizens and willing to accept essential in maintaining the town servthe public criticism for their efforts. My ices we take for grant it. It is dramatic opponent, Wendy Koenig, has been a re- events like our current situation that spectful, ethical opponent, as I believe all help to bring into focus the candidates have been. the priorities of life and Estes Park can’t go wrong identity the frivolous. Rewith their choices. Almembering that, in the though the candidate middle of July, may be pool was smaller than in hard to do but I for one years past, the passion will appreciate those new that each has for our smiling faces glazing at community is not questhe mountains, relating tionable but commendtheir thrilling hiking adable. Regardless of who ventures and exclaiming is on the Town Board as how many animals they of 4/28/2020, our Town saw today. Appreciating will be in good hands. normal is my goal.

The new Board will need Thanks to all the Estes the communities help as Park citizens who took Charley Dickey we restart our business time to vote, engines. Few have been unaffected. This Charley Dickey will be a time when buying local, Mayoral Candidate

Estes Park Read a book from the “Estes Park Required Reading List” blog on VEP.com

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Have an Easter meal from Seasoned Bistro

Dance to one of our Spotify Playlists 6

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As a candidate for Trustee, I have been istrators will need to spend the neceshighlighting the roles of organizations sary time to communicate with knowland people in our community. Today I edgeable health, economic, and governlook to the future and focus on the Town ment officials to get the best Board that will take office near the end information for our residents and busiof April. The Mayor and six Trustees will nesses. They will make face huge challenges as hard decisions, based on our town continues to conscientious, thoughtful contend with the panand continual research demic along with its raminto what is effective ifications for our faciliacross Colorado and our ties, businesses and nation. That information residents. and those decisions will Whereas some people then need to be commumight say “COVID-19” if nicated to our residents, asked to name the most who in turn will be reimportant “C” word at sponsible for adding their this time, I prefer to reexpertise and their conspond with “Commucerns into the process. It’s nity.” It’s our community, going to take time and Barbara MacAlpine all of us working topatience, to keep up with gether, that will get us beyond the curan evolving situation and to move forrent crisis. Our Town Board and Admin- ward again. In addition, the Town Board must continue to focus as much as possible on the other important Town issues like affordable housing, childcare, economic vitality, future development, and the Comprehensive Plan.

For Town Board members, requisite characteristics will include understanding scientific information, research and communication skills, and the ability to work together among themselves and Order a book from Check out the with the community. My background Mountain Shop’s Macdonald’s has focused on research, communicanew online store Book Store tion, and collaboration with different groups; and I have the time to devote to 5 4 the town’s issues. Before retiring as a science librarian, I worked closely with seven university science departments, Buy a gift card Find wildlife on coordinated and managed the budgets to a local Estes the RMNP for all their journals, and was the elected Park store or webcams chair of a national science librarians’ orrestaurant ganization. I would like to use those 9 10 qualifications to serve the people of Estes Park.

I wish good luck to all candidates, to the Board, and especially to the commuPut together a Order takeout donation box for a from your favorite nity.

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We’re keeping our distance physically, but as a community we are closer than ever.

Connect with your neighbours and friends digitally, with a rousing game of bingo, while doing what you can to support our community.

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WHAT KEEPS “ESTES STRONG”?

Mayoral Candidate Wendy Koening Final Thoughts Before Election Day Dear People of Estes Park, essential services continue unimpeded.

A week ago, yesterday I was up most of My confidence about our collective futhe night. Unable to sleep due to conture is further bolstered by knowing that cerns for my family, you, and our Town. key partners of the Town are already What’s our future? How to confront stepping up. The EDC and Chamber of Covid-19? Ways to Commerce are helping deal with the health businesses tap into ecoand economic toll it’s nomic development having? funds. Good Sams is You and I know all preparing meals-ontoo well that natural wheels that Crossroads disasters, such as the volunteers deliver. fires and floods Estes Clergy and church experienced, are short members are amping burst affairs. With up their spiritual supidentifiable needs— port. Medical and pharwater, food, shelter, maceutical business are etc. —that necessitate meeting our health immediate attention. needs. The United Way And are readily dealt and Northern Colorado with through shared Foundation are allocatWendy Koenig priorities, detailed ing $150,000 for plans, and hard work.

Larimer-based nonprofits. And much more...

The pandemic confronting us, differs markedly from previous disasters. Its Throughout Estes Valley, people are cause is inexplicable. Duration indetersupporting each other (while maintainminate. Damage more far reaching. ing proper social distance). Neighbors Changes never ending. Yesterday’s plan are shopping for groceries for neighcannot meet tomorrow’s threats. Social bors. Phone trees are in full force. distancing to flatten the curve creates Restaurant meals are delivered curbside. new needs when schools and businesses Makeshift face masks are being sewn. close. Children are sent home to parents Pets are walking with their caregivers. with no job, no paycheck, who can’t pay Teachers are still teaching. Daily our rent. For whom food shopping has bemarvelous library hosts story time, come a strategic undertaking replete read-a-longs and more. We are meeting with rubber gloves, face masks, and toithe dehumanizing nature of the panlet paper quotas. And on and on it goes. demic with displays of intelligence, care, concern, kindness and lots of waves and Shifting thoughts to Estes Park, my smiles. Way to grow Estes! mind quiets. I draw strength from knowing the leaders of Estes have done Although my campaign for mayor their jobs. Put our ‘house’ in order. A ends next Tuesday, my pledge to listen, 2020 Strategic Plan is in place, setting plan, engage with Trustees and Town forth objectives, capital projects, and employees, and report-out will congoals. As is a budget for 2020, with revtinue. My commitment that all of us will enue sources, department allocations, move forward together is stronger than and reserves. I draw comfort, and so ever. And, if necessary, together we will should you, knowing these documents modify the Strategic Plan and alter the provide Estes the solid footing it’ll need budget of the Town to meet the challenge of the pandemic and keep us safe. to navigate the year ahead. Together we—elected officials, town employees, Wendy you and me—can make modifications, Wendy Koenig Candidate for Mayor as needed, to ensure everyone is safe and Estes Park, CO

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How do you say thanks to people that are risking their health to protect yours? Pretty hard to do, maybe pay it forward with dinner, donuts or a coffee. Thank you first responders, fire, police and hospital workers for all you do!!

Also a big thanks to all of the essential personnel keeping our stores open and risking their health also.

That’s what keeps Estes Strong!

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Partners Mentoring Youth Working From Home to serve our youth, families and volunteers during this challenging time. Partnerships are encouraged to be creative in keeping in touch by phone, email, Zoom Meetings, Skype, playing games together virtually, etc. We also encourage volunteers and potential volunteers Hello community members! In our to contact Partners by phone (970) 577commitment to do our part to promote public health, and in the response to the 9348, email kathyw@partnersmentoringyouth.org or text (970) 235-0165 COVID 19 Virus pandemic, Partners (text to my computer). Partners encourMentoring Youth has closed our Estes ages everyone to follow the most up to Park Office to the public (pre-arranged appointments excepted). During the Stay date COVID 19 safety precautions, for the health of our youth, families, volunat Home order staff are working reteers, staff, and our community. Stay motely with our work phones and computers as much as possible. We continue safe and be well!

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The Story Of Berneice L. Roby (1919-2007) 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: Kathy (Roby) Bakas

Berneice Leona Schommer grew up in Longmont, Colorado. She was the oldest

of eight brothers and sisters. In her late teens she was a nanny in the summer for a rich family in Estes Park. She eventually met her husband, M. Carl Roby at the Darkhorse Tavern and Dance Hall. Later they would be inducted into the Colorado Hall of Fame for their round dancing. They were married in 1940, lived in Cheyenne until 1946 when they returned to Estes Park.

In 1953 they opened the Dude Drive In at the Moorhead Shopping Center on Hwy. 7. Berneice loved to bake and made everything from scratch; cinnamon rolls, donuts and cakes for all occasions, especially wedding cakes. Over the years she built up quite a business with her baking skills. The Dude also did catering which included fried chicken, potato salad, rolls and fruit. In 1960 the Estes Park School Board asked her if she would take over the school food service.

Again, everything was made fresh and from scratch. Carl and Berneice worked hard to make the meals a special occasion for students. Students helped serve food and teachers were given all the food they wanted.

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.

Every effort should be made to keep pets with their families.

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.

I have been back home now for about three weeks. My daughter and family in Houston did not want me to leave, but I knew this pandemic would get worse and I wanted to be home, in my own house, with my dog Sunshine. Luckily, I left when I did. Again, I want to thank all who sent gifts, cards, letters, and even flowers. It meant so much to me.

Now that I have settled in, I have been “killing myself ” cleaning. I guess I (and all of us) will have the cleanest homes we have ever had. Now to start on the closets! When our thrift shops reopen, they will get a lot of stuff from me.

When I returned to Estes I was greeted at the airport by Marie and at home by Greg with a hot supper and groceries. I have really good kids and grandkids. Nathan kept my car running, Greg and Cecelia kept Sunshine and Marie took over when Greg and Cecelia came to visit me. That is not to mention Theresa and family in Houston. As I mentioned in one of my columns, Kristin (granddaughter) is a great cook. While I was recovering with my Houston family, she made a great salad that I loved. I think you can get the ingredients at the local grocery… no toilet paper, Purell or vinegar involved! This recipe says it serves two, but I think it will serve more like threefour. Served with fish or other meat, it makes a complete meal.

Kristin’s Greek Salad 14 oz. baby potatoes, boiled and cut into quarters.

2 sprigs of fresh dill fronds, picked. Or use about a ½ tsp. dried dill (or more to taste). ½ lemon, zested and juiced 1 tsp. olive oil Salt and black pepper to taste 1 English cucumber, diced 1 container of cherry or grape tomatoes, cut in halves. ½ red onion, sliced thin or chopped, your choice.

2-3 oz. Kalamata olives.

2 oz. feta cheese, crumbled Place all in a large bowl and toss with the olive oil, lemon juice and zest. My mouth is watering as I type.

I can walk but the kneecap is painful.

Sunshine and I make about a mile and that is enough for now. I thank God for that small accomplishment. I was supposed to go to Washington D. C. for Greg Jr.’s graduation from law school, Italy for a cooking class and New York for Nathan and the school choir to sing at Carnegie Hall. Oh well, cleaning house is better than being sick with the virus. Enjoy your home and stay inside!

My email is: esther.cenac@gmail.com Bon Appétit.

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MAINTAINING THOSE ‘HIGH HOPES’

One of my favorite Frank Sinatra songs of years ago has served as an inspiration to me on many occasions when life seemed to be most challenging. (You can listen to it on YouTube. Enjoy also his song: ‘You’ll never walk alone’). The song went like this. “Next time you’re found with your chin on the ground, there’s a lot to be learned, so look around. Just what makes that little old ant think he’ll move that rubber tree plant?

Anyone knows an ant can’t move a rubber tree plant. But he’s got high hopes, he’s got high hopes. He’s got high ‘apple-pie-in-the-sky’, hopes. So any time you’re getting low, ‘stead of lettin’ go, just remember that ant. Oops, there goes another rubber tree plant.�

Sinatra’s second verse continues to inspire: “When troubles call and your back’s to the wall, there’s a lot to be learned‌that wall could fall. Once there was a silly old ram, thought he’d punch a hole in a dam. No one could make that ram scram. He kept buttin’ that dam. ‘Cause he’s got high hopes, he’s got high hopes. He’s got high ‘apple-pie-inthe- sky’ hopes. So any time you’re feelin’ bad, ‘stead of feelin’ sad, just remember that ram. Oops! There goes a billion kilowatt dam.â€? Sinatra closes with this encouragement: “All problems, are like a toy balloon. They’ll be bursted soon. They’re bound to go pop.

Oops! There goes another problem kerplop, kerplop.â€? ‘Hope’ has been the theme of our focus during this past week of tough times in our world. Gabe Bruyere, our pulpit preacher and daily devotional leader, zeroed in on this great subject all week. Besides live-streaming our Sunday morning sermon at 10:30 and our joint Lord’s Supper participation, (both of which you are welcome to enjoy with us, while in our individual isolations,) Gabe is conducting a daily devotional and Bible study every morning at 11:00. You can access that by going to our website: Estes Park Church of Christ and clicking on the Facebook symbol. You have been able to listen to his words from the Scriptures‌words about ‘Hope’ that Christians can be comforted by, and have an opportunity to respond with comments and questions. Both will bless the program and all who are listening. You will be encouraged to and helped with memorizing God’s words that will or have become daily comforts to you and yours.

But let’s talk about ‘High Hopes’ that can ‘buoy us up’ during these tough times in our history. Paul wrote: “There abides faith, hope, and love�. People of faith find comfort and inspiration in the ‘hope’ that He gives us. Many of these hopes are available to us here and now. Such results from God’s promises: “I will never leave you, nor forsake you.� and “All things work together for good for those who love the Lord and are called according to His purpose.� We find that ‘hope’ in troubling times like these, comforted because, somehow, God brings good even from such. So we will take the attitude of Job and others in Bible times who said: “We will wait and see what He will bring� and trust.

But, “if only in this life we have hope, we are of all men most to be pitied!� We find greater strength in those ‘High Hopes’ of heaven that God’s faithful are promised. The song talks about harboring ‘apple-pie-in-the-sky’ hopes. Most of us are looking for so much more!

We want an eternal ‘home’ in the most glorious realm one can imagine, one where there is no Coronavirus, with its pain, dying and sorrow. We want a reunion with God’s redeemed people of all ages, including many of our own loved ones. But most of all we want to see Him and bask in the peace and joy that He and His Son give.

Do you have these ‘High Hopes’? If so, the challenges of life can be endured and conquered, so, with God’s help, just keep ‘buttin’ that dam, and you can prevail.

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YMCA of the Rockies Childcare for children of Health Care, Emergency Responders AND Essential Service Staff.

YMCA of the Rockies, Bennett Youth Building Monday – Friday 8:00am-4:30pm Ages: 3 years and up (must be potty trained)

Cost: $40 per day* (scholarships available) Kids ages 3 and up will participate in snow play, art, reading, outdoor games, and more—each designed for the age groups that attend that day.

Register at: https://epcdaycamp.campintouch.com/ui/forms/ application/camper/App *YMCA of the Rockies and EVICS Family Resource Center are partnering to offer scholarships to families who need financial assistance. For more information, please contact Bridget Schmidt at 970-586-3341 ext. 1280.

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The elk are just waiting for the reservation desk to open again.

It is always the first one that is the hardest to let go.

Taken at the entrance to the Lumpy Ridge parking lot.

Just finding the beauty in wildlife as I stay home.

The elk rule the roads right now in Estes Park.

This was taken right out my back door.

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Bears Are Becoming Active Across Colorado; Time For Residents To Keep Bears Wild instinctively trained by their stomColorado Parks and Wildlife has achs to search out the easy option. already received reports of bear acLamb and Yamashita agree that tivity in eight Colorado counties in bringing these large, territorial ani2020. With spring upon us, CPW mals into areas with people is a reminds citizens that bears are recipe for human injury and bear emerging from their slumber and death. While a nuisance bear getbeginning their search for food. ting into trash might be relocated Early season natural food sources if caught early, a bear that injures a for bears include grasses, aspen person is put down. buds and other vegetative matter “The bear is always the ultimate that is beginning to sprout. Those loser,” Lamb concludes. gentle food sources, which are the first crops available to them, help a “We have to do better as commubear's digestive system and metabnities,” Yamashita urges. olism adjust back to normal after Though most human-bear internot consuming anything for actions occur in the late summer months. and fall months, a late frost or proFor the health and well-being of longed dry weather could lead to Colorado’s black bears, wildlife localized natural food failures, managers say bears should NOT be pushing black bears to be more eating from trash receptacles, bird persistent in their search for hufeeders or other human-provided man-food sources. Being bear food sources around homes.

Of the 5,369 human-bear reports CPW received in 2019, one-third of those involved bears in trash. aware not only protects your home and property, but it can save “Every time a bear gets a treat, a a bear’s life. bird feeder, a hummingbird feeder, trash, it teaches the bear that people mean Tips to prevent human/bear conflicts food,” said Mark Lamb, CPW’s Area include: Wildlife Manager for South Park and the Keep garbage in a well-secured enclowest Metro Denver area. “People who sure. think that it's one time, no big deal, are Only put out garbage on the morning totally wrong. It is a big deal when you of pickup; bring empty cans back inside compound that ‘one time’ with how before dark. many ‘one time’ they get from your Use a bear-resistant trash can or dumpneighbors, too. It adds up.” ster. These are available online or from Some of the early season bear reports your trash hauler. have been from simple sightings in Clean all garbage cans regularly to keep Boulder and Morrison, to bears already them odor free. The scent of ammonia getting into trash in Steamboat Springs can deter bears. and Silver Plume. Reports also include a Take down all bird feeders. Bird feeders bear getting into a vehicle in Snowmass are a major source of bear/human conVillage, bears with livestock in Delta, flicts 397 conflicts because of them in and a bear vs. dog encounter under a 2019 alone.

Birds have naturally availdeck in Colorado Springs. able food sources during the spring, Typically, male (boar) bears come out summer and fall.

Don’t let your bird of hibernation first followed by females feeder become a bear feeder.

Colorado's bear population is estimated between 17,000-20,000 (black bear is the (sows) without cubs. Females that gave Don't leave pet food or stock feed outbirth to cubs over winter in hibernation only species in Colorado). side – never provide food sources for dens are the last to come out, usually in any wildlife. mid-to-late April.

Clean all BBQ grills.

Last year, CPW received 5,369 humanKeep garage doors and windows closed bear incident reports with nearly a third and locked, especially between dusk and of those involving bears in trash. dawn.

Wildlife managers are hoping to see a reduction in negative human-bear interacDon’t leave attractants such as snacks, tions across the state. However, that does food wrappers, gum, or even scented not mean that people should stop rehand lotions in your car; and always lock porting bear incidents to CPW. The earvehicle doors. lier wildlife managers know of conflicts, Use bear boxes or bear-proof containthe more tools they have to help keep ers for food and scented items when small problems from growing into bigcamping. ger and even dangerous scenarios.

Don't leave food outside while camp“Our recommendations aren’t made to ing. If bear boxes aren't available, leave make our jobs easier,” explains Matt Yaall food in the trunk of a locked vehicle mashita, Area Wildlife Manager in Glenas your last resort. wood Springs. “What we’re asking is Review CPW’s Bearproofing Your what is best for bears and for people. We Home Fact Sheet and conduct a home don’t want to deprive people of seeing audit to be sure you are not attracting bears, but we want people to see a bear bears to your property. that doesn’t depend on humans for communities. When a high-country food becomes scarce, or if human-proTalk to your neighbors and kids about food.” berry bush yields a few hundred calories being bear aware. vided food is easy to access, bears will and a dumpster gives up thousands of begin looking in residential areas for Bears are omnivores and primarily eat For more information about Living calories via leftovers and greasy goodies, vegetation such as grasses, forbs, berries, their next meals. with Bears in Colorado, visit the bears will make the easy choice. acorns and seeds – food sources that Biologists are seeing bears that are cpw.state.co.us/bears.

Once they’ve made that choice they are span their waking seasons. But if natural shifting much of their life cycle toward

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What Is Happening At The Learning Place?

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We have gone ONLINE! The Estes Park Learning Place Tutors have been busy learning how we continue tutoring by helping our students with online tutoring. If you are current, past student and want to continue tutoring, please email our Executive Director, Sue Yowell at sueyowell@eplearningplace.org or call 308-641-7634. For new students, please call.

No Tuition for three months Due to the COVID-19 situation and our community and State “Shelter in Place” order, the Learning Place Board of Directors voted to suspend Tuition charges for April, May and June. We want our learners to continue to succeed!

2020 Annual Community Wine Dinner has gone Virtual Our annual fundraiser would have happened Friday, April 3rd. Instead we are going virtual. If you are interested in supporting our work, please go to: Make a Reservation to NOT Attend

our Annual Community Wine Dinner Fundraiser! eplp.typeform.com/to/tc9P3O We will send you a report of what we have been up to, along with other fun things!

You can make a Wine Dinner donation here to support the work of The Estes Park Learning Place eplearningplace.kindful.com/ We plan to continue Virtual Family Cafe We hope to continue our Family Cafe nights with families by bringing us together virtually. Stay tuned!

Educational Opportunity Center Partnership We are continuing our partnership with the Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) of Larimer County for students taking the GED and/or looking for support in applying for financial aid and college. Contact Sue to get connected!

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YMCA Offering Emergency Childcare For Essential Workers

YMCA of the Rockies is offering emergency childcare for working parents during the COVID-19 crisis. We’ve opened our doors to serve a critical need for healthcare providers, emergency responders, and other essential service employees as defined by the State of Colorado who have children. This is in partnership with many YMCAs around the country who are filling this gap in childcare for their communities. Our licensed childcare facility offers programming for kids ages three and older, led by certified teachers in a safe, nurturing environment.

A $40 per day fee is charged for materials and staff. In order to serve families who need it most, we have identified ways to cover costs that may be too high for some. This is through a partnership between EVICS and the YMCA scholarship fund. If cost is a barrier for safe, necessary childcare, please reach out to us directly.

We’re doing everything we can to keep our kids, staff, and community healthy while we fill this need in the community.

We’ve enforced precautionary measures, including:

- Low ratios of 10 people per class (2 instructors and 8 kids) - Daily health checks including fever monitoring and symptom tracking – any sign of illness requires removal from the program for 14 days after symptoms clear - Signed affidavit from parents acknowledging their role in preventing the spread of the virus - Daily disinfecting and cleaning of the facility, detailed information upon request - As always, as much outdoor time as possible!

If this is a child’s first time attending Day Camp or Preschool at YMCA of the Rockies, they will need to register through our website: https://epcdaycamp.campintouch.com/ui/forms/application/camper/App Before their first day, parents need to submit an application, immunization records, health history records, camper permission forms, and any other medical forms specific to your child’s needs (asthma, allergies, medication). For help submitting an application, or other pa-

perwork questions, contact Bridget Schmidt at 970-586-3341 ext. 1280 Kids must be at least 3 years old and potty trained. For any kids who need a nap, we will do nap time from 1-2:30.

Older kids will spend this time doing assigned homework. Please bring the following items with you: • Spare change of clothing (ages 3-5) • Water bottle • AM & PM Snack • Lunch (we do have a refrigerator if

anything needs to be kept cold) • Homework (Kindergarten and over) • 2 blankets for nap time (+ one “Lovey” if he has/uses one) (ages 3-5) Examples of activities include: hiking, snow play, art, reading, outdoor games, and more—each designed for the age groups that attend that day. Please send your child with clothing that allows them to play outdoors.

This service will be available MondayFriday, 8-4:30 p.m. Drop off will be at the Bennett Youth Building. To find the building, continue straight at the top of the hill at the YMCA. Pass the mini golf course on your left, and turn right once you see the sign “Day Camp.” Follow the road until you see Bennett and the fenced-in playground on your left-hand side.

We are happy to answer any other questions you may have about our program, our facilities, our staff, or the registration process. If you’re not sure if you qualify for the program, please reach out to us with specifics about your situation and we will get back to you. For any other questions, contact Bennett Preschool Director, Bria Quaintance directly at bquaintance@ymcarockies.org.

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Global Volunteers Several Ways To Help Partners Mentoring Youth 1) Partners Mentoring Youth is a participating organization (#61) selling Duck Adoptions in the 32nd Rotary Duck Race Festival. $19 of every $20 Duck Adoption goes to the participating organization (#61) circled on the Adoption Form. Online adoptions cost $22, with $19 going to the participating organization (#61) circled. Contact 970-577-9348 or email kathyw@partnersmentoringyouth.org for a paper Duck Race Adoption form or purchase one online at www.epduckrace.org 2) Reloadable Safeway Giving Cards are available at the Estes Park Partners Mentoring Youth Office. You load the card by using, cash, check or a credit card. Then you pay for your groceries or gas at Safeway with your Safeway Giving Card. Call 970-577-9348 or email

kathyw@partnersmentoringyouth.org for more information.

3) Mission Partner Sponsors: Mission Partners are local companies seeking deeper community involvement while directly supporting Partners' vision of enriching lives and building community through youth mentoring. This is a year round sponsorship opportunity that is tied to our mission. Community support and corporate sponsorship help us cover our costs as we do not charge our families for the mentoring services. It costs $1,500 to serve one youth in the program for one year, which is a worthwhile investment when considering the many benefits the program brings to local youth. For more information please call 970-577-9348 or email kathyw@partnersmentoringyouth.org.

Try to make sure everyone around you is happy, and they will make sure you are happy too!

As you may know, I have been engaged in a number of Global Volunteer initiatives in the countries of China, Cuba, Poland, Vietnam and Africa. Later this year I will be volunteering in Africa as well as Poland. Even if I cannot go the need is great.

In addition to having installed water wells in Africa, I am working with Global Volunteers in addressing the issue of stunting in Tanzania through the Reaching Children’s Potential Demonstration Program. Stunting is a devastating condition that robs children of their future. Stunting begins in utero. If it is not stopped within the 1,000 day window from pregnancy to the 2nd birthday, it most often is permanent. Global Volunteers is involved in five villages with a variety of interventions. Research shows that our efforts are working.

In Poland I continue working with local rural schools in teaching conversational English. Knowledge of English is essential for students seeking higher ed-

ucation and meaningful employment.

“Rene is an experienced, amazing, committed and dedicated Global Volunteer. His infectious smile and laughter can disarm even the most timid, along with his engaging personality and ability to bring out the best in everyone within his reach.” Bud Philbrook, President of Global Volunteers All donations will go directly to support GV purchasing essential educational, medical and nutritional supplies.

You may make your tax deductible contribution payable to Global Volunteers and send to my attention: Rene Moquin at PO Box 4303, Estes Park, Co 80517.

Please write my name on the check memo line. Please send your contribution no later than June 1.

I appreciate your consideration for these projects.

Sincerely, Rene Moquin renemoquin@centurylink.net

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The Reunion “The gifts we treasure most over the years are often small and simple. In easy times and tough times, what seems to matter most is the way we show those nearest us that we've been listening to their needs, to their joys, and to their challenges. ” Fred Rogers It was all Bethany’s fault, and I can’t take any of the credit. I’m saying that today, and I said it many times when we were in college in Boston, forty something years ago.

We all met at Wheelock College in Boston in 1978, spending the next four years surviving mischief, studies, student teaching, internships, more mischief, case studies, presentations and exams.

Did I mention mischief? The primary focus in undergrad for most of us had been early childhood education, social work or family advocacy.

Originally the plan was for all of us to be meeting in upstate New York in May, for a reunion and celebration of sorts at a modified ‘dude ranch’. This had been Fran’s idea. We were all turning, or had recently turned 60 and a few of us would be retiring this year. What more would this group of friends who had known each other since college need as an excuse to gather together? We hadn’t seen each other together since 1982 and the chatting, laughter and catching up was certain to be nonstop.

Then along came this horrible virus, to overturn our sense of normalcy and freedom of movement. Flights and reservations were canceled.

The teachers in the group now had to completely change gears and focus on becoming ‘virtual teachers’, placing themselves before a camera and teaching their kids remotely. Lesson plans that had been carefully developed were now tossed out for new plans that required distance learning. And this for five-year olds, preschoolers and 3rd grade science classes!

The teachers went from being in their classrooms everyday, able to focus on each child as needed (and sometimes to throw the day’s lesson plan and change gears mid stream), to planning a live or recorded video lesson. I’ve taught preschool and elementary school grades, and I can’t imagine conducting a lesson for little ones via video! But that’s where we are.

Things in my house are different. In the middle of February we rescued a little chiweenie puppy. My work life had come to a screeching halt; and I thought this would be the time to be sending out resumes, making contacts, catching up on

knitting and reading. The resumes are out, but the crickets are loud. The knitting projects are slow, as puppies and yarn are not a great mix. But we are going out for walks - lots of walks. I’m venturing out once every two weeks to go grocery shopping at Costco and that has been the only time I’ve been in my car.

After my Monday trip to Costco, where the parking lot was less than a quarter full and almost everyone there was wearing masks and gloves, I came home feeling a bit shocked and depressed. Grateful that we have enough in reserve to cover the basics, but missing physical contact with my adult children, time with my friends and easy walks through town and to the coffee shop.

And then I remembered. Bethany had planned a virtual meeting for the Wheelock group. Thanks to Zoom, we could all meet in real time, hear each other’s voices and see each other’s faces. So at five o’clock, I logged on to the link.

Everything changed.

Everyone looked so beautiful, and I was in awe of the accomplishments and experiences. I hadn’t seen some of these gorgeous smiles in 38 years, and yet there were no awkward pauses. For that precious hour I caught up with wonderful friends. We recreated bonds that were held dear and shared how we were all managing through this bizarre time.

But the focus was on listening to each other’s experiences, sharing our JOY and laughter. We were all in the same ‘room, ’ yet we were participating from Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Florida, Vermont, Colorado and California.

Jean told us how she is recording video lessons for her preschoolers, for their parents to play, as time allows. (Her husband occasionally sneaks in behind her puppets, to keep the children guessing.)

Laura is getting lessons ready in ‘kitchen science’ for her kindergarten class. Fran is teaching her first graders and creating all sorts of awesome art. One Sue is creating lessons for her 3rd, 4th and 5th graders, and working to create a proper backdrop that will hide the Florida sun and allow her to film. A different Sue is busy working in an architecture firm and has obtained yet another degree in graphic design. Bethany is telecommuting with her team of advocates for children with autism.

We talked about what we’re doing today, and remembered and shared experiences from the dorm in Boston.

We honored the memory of a dear one

who passed away just a few months ago.

We shared love with Sue K, whose brother fell victim to what was probably one of the first cases of the virus in the US. We watched Jean’s husband give a quick demo of the puppets that appear in her video lessons.

We watched Bethany sit in front of ever-changing screens that her husband, the cameraman for a television station was creating.

We howled with laughter as Fran recalled some of her dating fiascos with a guy that wore a belt buckle that bore his name.

We encouraged Sue C to follow her graphic design aspirations and admired her lifelong learning.

We talked of Laura’s photography skills and how much we loved seeing her work on Facebook.

We took a quick tour of the views out my windows and talked of about how I came to love and live in Estes Park.

And the time melted away.

For a little over an hour, there were seven of us lost in nonstop chatting, laughing, curious about each others’ current lives and remembering those days in Boston. We were seeing each other and being seen. We were listening and being heard.

So from now on, every Monday at 5, I’ll be busy for an hour, as we decided that this should be a weekly meeting. The joy in reconnecting was palpable. We are our own little group of delight; lifting each other up and bringing in the light from thousands of miles away.

And it’s all Bethany’s fault.

Maggie Cotreau is a life /executive coach and facilitates leadership development workshops for VDG Global. She is also a licensed Celebrant for weddings and funerals in Estes Park. She has been a private volunteer hospice worker and sits on the board of Estes Park Quota Club.

Email maggie. cotreau@gmail.com

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 peo-ple need our help. As demands increase on your time, energy and resources, I’m won-dering 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 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.

During times like this, it is important we remain connected with the people who matter most. If there is any way I can help you, please let me know. I will make time to provide my skills and expertise to you in the best way possible.

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Neighbors In Need Challenge For the last 38 years Crossroads Ministry has been actively involved in caring for people during and after disasters, emergencies, and seasons of great need.

There’s no need for our local government to fund a Public Assistance office

people are hungry for more than just food to feed the body, but desire to live within a loving community where they can have healthy and meaningful relationships. I think we’re doing a great job of building relationships of trust that al-

because Crossroads has stepped up to fill this role. When compared to a typical Public Assistance office funded by tax payers and operated by a government agency, Crossroads offers similar resources, but the big difference is how they mobilize volunteers to love their neighbors through acts of compassion.

Brian Schaffer, Executive Director for Crossroads, says, “Our hope is to be the kind of people who are loving, patient, gentle, joyful, peaceful, and self-controlled as we assist our neighbors in whatever is going on in their life. For some it could be a temporary fix while for others it may be on-going support, but no matter what it is we’re committed to be there for people in our community.

We believe no one should go hungry in our town, so we maintain a fully-stocked food pantry to be able to offer food as a first response in meeting needs. However, what we have discovered is that

low our volunteers to interact with our clients in a way that no other agency can come close to providing. We believe unconditional love is transformative and can change lives from the inside out.

Over the last month we have experienced a steady increase in the volume of people coming for groceries, hot meals, rent assistance, and emotional support.

For us to continue doing what we do best we need people to help us fund the services that cost money. Time and talents can take us quite a ways in meeting needs, but it’s the treasures that are needed to pay rent, purchase food, and sustain a building where a majority of our work takes place. Some of you can give a lot for those who need a lot while others can give a little for those who need a little. In many ways it’s a perfect match, so consider making a financial donation to Crossroads during the months of April and May while we have dollar for dollar matching from a generous donor who has given $50,000 to help us reach our goal of $100,000.

Thank you for partnering with us in caring for our neighbors in need!”

You can give securely online at www.CrossroadsEP.org or send in a check to PO Box 3616, Estes Park, CO 80517.

EPMS STEAM Students Create Tech Tutorials By: Karla Vera Rojas (7th grade EPMS student)

Technology can be hard to learn from time to time, especially since it keeps changing. Thankfully the hard working Estes Park Middle School STEAM (Science, Technology, Art and Math) II students have created lots of tutorials on various topics ranging from school related apps to general technology tips.

Their mission is to make it easier for those who struggle with technology to understand it.

The tutorials are quick and concise, with the longest one lasting ten minutes and most being much shorter. Some of the applications that are school related include Schoology and Infinite Campus,

which are apps to view child’s grades and assignments. These types of tutorials would most definitely help parents looking for help on how to work certain school apps. There are also tutorials on general technology including Keynote basics, Apple settings, and how to use FaceTime. Some tutorials even include how to use Siri, Airdrop, and Instagram.

Now where can you find all these tutorials? You can find them and some fun classroom demonstrations at estesparksteam.com by clicking the “Tutorials & Demos”. If you have any further questions or would like us to help you learn more about your Apple device you can contact Joe Frey at joe_frey@estesschools.org or our class email at estesparksteam@estesschools.org.

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In A Time Of Questions, We’ve Got Answers By: Peggy Moore, Patron Services Supervisor

outside expertise. Think of us as your Q&A Switchboard!

Never feel that you’re burdening us.

One thing is certain: this is a time of On the contrary, answering questions is questions. That’s why we’re here and ready to find answers, seven days a week. our job. And that’s more important than You’ve been reaching out to us, and we ever in times like these.

You can contact our library staff in any want you to continue to do just that.

We’re fielding questions about library ac- of several ways. While the library building is closed, phone calls are being dicounts and apps for Digital Collecrected to our staff members working retions—along with questions that have motely from their home offices. For had you feeling stuck. What’s open, calls during regular hours, you’ll likely what’s closed, and how do I find out?

Where can I go for notary services these reach us live and in person! If we’re with another patron, leave a message and days? Where do I go to file my unemwe’ll call back promptly. ployment claim?

Of course, you can always reach us by With local students “back to school” email as well: answers@estesvalleyliand learning from home, we’re ready to brary.org. And you can connect through answer: “How can I get homework the Estes Valley Library Facebook page. help?” (We have a live online chat service with professional tutors using virtual And we have a new and easy way to whiteboards). We’re ready to answer, reach us: online chat. Look for the blue “When is the next live-stream story“Chat with a librarian” button on our time?” And: “How can I host my next website during regular hours community meeting using the library’s If you’ve never used online chat before new virtual Zoom Room?” and want to try it out, just send us a For all of these questions, and any we message to say ‘hello.’ We’d love to hear haven’t thought of yet, we’re here for from you! For questions you may have, you! The “Library Reference Desk” may we can send you links to answers which not be face-to-face right now, but we’re you can open on your device in live very much here to help you find the intime. (Note: the blue button switches to formation you need in these challenging “Email a librarian” if we’re in the chat times. room with another patron).

We might be able to provide the answer Phone calls and live-chat are staffed on the spot. When it takes a little reMonday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 9 search, we’ll get your contact informap.m.; Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 tion and follow up within 24 hours, and p.m., and Sunday 1 to 5 p.m. usually sooner. We’ll stay attuned to Whether it’s a helping hand or a reascommunity resources and we’ll make suring voice, we’re here for you. calls to our local partners to draw upon

Get Census Questions Answered, And Hear From “Noah Webster”

The U. S. Census is underway and most households in the Estes Valley have received information on how to complete their Census online. It’s estimated that every person counted in the Census helps bring nearly $1500 in federal funds locally each year, so getting a complete count is extremely important for the next decade. And by completing your Census now, you’ll save the Census workers the effort of having to track down your household in person. In short, completing the Census is easy, safe, important—and responding is required by law.

2020 also marks the very first time that the Census can be completed online, making it easier than ever to complete the process.

This season, the Estes Valley Library has had to postpone several of its Censusthemed activities.

However, during these stay-athome times, the library is partnering with the Census Bureau for a question-and-answer session online this Tuesday, April 7 at 3 p.m. Special guest Maureen Reilly from the U. S. Census Bureau will be on hand to offer the basics about the Census, what’s new for 2020, and answer any questions from

Hosting A Virtual Meeting? Try Out Zoom—And The Library Can Help In these stay-at-home days, virtual meetings are “all the rage.” They can be used not only to host a business meeting, but for musicians to jam together.

Church members may use it host an on-

and microphone are built into most devices.

For those who may need a helping hand with starting their first meeting, the library is happy to assist group lead-

line service. Friends are using it to host game nights and casual dinners with families sharing time across distances. Book groups can host tea time or cocktail hour. Local businesses can meet with employees during times when it’s not possible to meet in person. The possibilities are nearly endless!

During these stay-at-home days, the library is helping to make sure community groups, clubs, local businesses and associations can maintain their work, planning, and social connections. With physical meeting spaces temporarily closed, the Library has been gaining familiarity with Zoom for its team meeting and for patron programs. The platform is relatively easy to use, and most will find they have no trouble creating an account and sharing the meeting link with their attendees. From home, attendees in a Zoom meeting typically need no special equipment, since a camera

ers in getting started and if necessary, with being on hand for their first Zoom experience. If you need any assistance in learning about this service, contact the Library at 970-586-8116 or email answers@estesvalleylibrary.org. Your message will be passed along to one of the staff specialists who will follow up and help with the next steps.

For meetings using the library’s Zoom Room, a staff member will be on hand to assist and initiate the conference call to participants. Attendees will be provided with a link which they can use to enter the Zoom Room from their home devices. Library staff are happy to visit with the group leader beforehand to assure all the details are in place.

The library has currently been reaching out to groups who were scheduled to meet at the library in the coming weeks to offer this option. Think about how Zoom might work for you, and the library can help you get started.

those who are in the process of completing their information.

As an added element, storyteller and librarian Kurtis Kelly will be introducing the segment in the role of Noah Webster.

Webster is the lexicographer famous for his “Webster’s Dictionary” and he is credited as the person who started the very first Census ever, when he began traveling from town to town to gather the counts of people in villages, thinking this information must surely be important for the present and future.

No registration is necessary to attend this online session. Visit estesvalleylibrary.org for details on how to link to this online program on Tuesday. And visit 2020census.gov for full information about this year’s important count.

Local 2020 Census activities are being held in partnership with the Town of Estes Park, with support from a grant from the Colorado Department of Local Affairs and Larimer County.

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Estes Valley Recreation and Park District Things to Do: April 3, 2020 While we’re closed due to COVID-19 mandates, your fitness partners at the Rec have found a way to connect with you. Vicki Jennings, Jackie Nelson and Patricia Gaultier-Owen have each created Facebook groups for you to join.

From these groups you can access your favorite class in a remote setting. We also have the virtual Les Mills and California Strength programs. Visit evrpd.com for links to each of these fitness options. Keep moving, stay strong, and wash your hands!

Lisa VonBargen, Community Engage-

ment Manager, EVRPD Vicki Jennings: VickiJenns Fit friends Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ 1832444803559779/ Jackie Nelson: Estes Kundalini!

Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/188 811895160746/ Patricia Gaultier-Owen: Patricia Zumba Party Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ 215733439511497/

Something To Smile About!

By: Nancy Almond, EVICS Executive Director

walks, exercising, and reading together. Check out the EVICS Facebook Our world and community have changed drastically in the last few weeks. page for daily posts of: “Things to do at Like many of you, the EVICS Family Re- home with your kids.” The resources are source Center staff is primarily working amazing!

• EVICS Parent Educators are available from home, and struggling to figure out to talk and ZOOM-meet with parents! how we continue to make an impact in a Our “Book a Parent Educator” program time when we can’t connect face to face is open.

If you need someone to talk with families, children, employers, and with about parenting challenges and triour many community partners. While umphs, give a call to the EVICS office and we will connect you.

• Thanks to relief grants and our donors, families in the EVICS program received $30 gift cards to the Rock Inn and $100 Safeway gift cards for food and basic needs. We continue to look for more opportunities to support local families.

Estes Park Women’s Golf Association The 18 hole golf course ladies group is planning to start the golf season with an Opening luncheon at The Egg of Estes on Tuesday, April 28 if possible. Please contact Stacey Harding at staceyharding@lost brook.com for a reservation.

Reservations are due one week before the luncheon.

The first day of play will be Tuesday, May 5 if possible. Whether you are a new or experienced player please join us for some fresh air, exercise and fun.

Please contact Judi Cunningham at 970577-1221 or mjb44@tdsmail.com for more information.

it’s wonderful to have today’s technology tools to keep us connected, it can still feel isolating and we miss our in-person connections with our community.

However, in the midst of all the worry and angst, there are many positive things going on for families and children, that cause us to smile everyday! Here are just a few examples: • The EVICS Office is open from 12-2 PM every week day for families to access our free Diaper Bank. Call or email ahead and staff will meet you, curbside with diapers, wipes, feminine products, referrals to others services, and as always, children’s books! Don’t be bashful!

We have tons of diapers for all!

• Diaper donations have been amazing and uplifting! Thanks to the many donors who continue to take care of our needs and supply us with products. Donations can be dropped off during daily Diaper Bank hours.

• Some of our community preschools are continuing to reach out and engage with their young learners through ZOOM. The stories of children singing, reading, and crafting together are heartwarming and promising! Thanks to all the educators out there who are staying connected with children.

• Stressed out parents are learning to take a deep breath and enjoy the little moments with their children. We have heard stories of families creating videos, collaborating on art projects, taking

• The YMCA of the Rockies is offering full day childcare for any “essential employees” in the community who are not able to work from home. Open to ages 3 and up, care is provided in a fun, outdoor oriented environment 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday – Friday. EVICS is teaming with the YMCA to provide financial assistance to any family who needs it.

Cost will not be a barrier. Call the YMCA to register or get more info: 5863341 ext. 1280.

Be on the lookout for the positive things you see happening and share them with others, or just take time to relish the moment. There is plenty of stress and worry to go around. At EVICS, we are grateful for our Mountain Strong community, and we look forward to reconnecting with you soon!

For more information or to access services, please contact: 970-586-3055 or office@evics.org The EVICS Family Resource Center is located at 1183 Graves Ave, Unit .

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Northern Colorado COVID-19 Fund Issues Grants To Local Nonprofits 15 nonprofits receive more than $200K to address immediate needs; more grants to come As the impacts of COVID-19 continue to evolve across our community, local nonprofits are responding to meet the needs of people who are most affected.

The Northern Colorado COVID-19 Response Fund is answering the call with urgent financial support for these organizations.

Today the Northern Colorado COVID19 Response Fund announces a grant distribution of $200,125 to 15 human service groups. These groups are active across Larimer County, including Allenspark, Berthoud, Drake, Estes Park, Fort Collins, Glen Haven, Loveland, Wellington, and unincorporated areas of the county.

Specifically, these organizations are targeting people in our community who are faced with food insecurity, childcare needs, housing, or other disruptions caused by the pandemic. A second round of grants will be disbursed in mid-April.

“We have tried to focus these grants to help people in our communities who are the most vulnerable and the most at risk due to this crisis,” said Ray Caraway, president of the Community Foundation of Northern Colorado. “This includes the elderly, the homeless, healthcare providers, and first responders.”

Recipients for the first grant cycle include: Aspire 3D, Boys & Girls Club of Larimer County, Crossroads Ministry of Estes Park, Crossroads Safehouse, The Family Center–La Familia, Food Bank of Larimer County, The Genesis Project of Fort Collins, Homeward Alliance–Aztlan Center, House of Neighborly Service, Loveland Rotary KidsPak, Meals on Wheels for Fort Collins, Neighbor to Neighbor, The Nappie Project, Salud Family Health Center, UC Health-Family Medicine Center.

Created as a partnership between the Community Foundation of Northern Colorado and the United Way of Larimer County, the Northern Colorado COVID-19 Response Fund was designed as a fast-acting source of aid in the wake of this public health emergency. The Response Fund has raised over $400,000, but the need is much greater. For the first round of grants, the Fund received 40 applications from groups asking for nearly $800,000.

“With Colorado Governor’s announcement that all school districts will be closed until at least April 17, we are working to solve the important commu-

nity problem of school-aged childcare for our first responders and healthcare providers, “ said Kaycee Headrick, executive director of Boys & Girls Club of Larimer County, which offers services at multiple locations throughout the county. “By providing safe childcare to our first responders and health care professionals, BGCLC is working to ensure these families have a safe place to bring their kids while they work the front lines of this pandemic.”

“This fund is designed to evolve to meet the greatest needs of the community as they unfold” said Annie Davies, United Way of Larimer County chief executive officer. “We appreciate the opportunity to work collaboratively with the Community Foundation to connect generous businesses and individuals to a meaningful and local opportunity to help those affected by the pandemic.”

The application deadline for nonprofits to apply for the next grant cycle is April 9. Grants are reviewed by volunteers from Estes Park, Loveland, and Fort Collins, as well as staff members from the United Way of Larimer County and the Community Foundation of Northern Colorado.

If you are able, the best way to help is to donate securely online: www.nocofoundation.org/covid-19.

Please considering sending gifts over $1,000 directly to the Foundation or the United Way to avoid processing fees.

Neither organization will charge an administrative fee for this fund.

Checks may be payable to the Community Foundation of Northern Colorado with "Northern Colorado COVID-19 Response Fund" in the memo line, mailed to the Community Foundation of Northern Colorado, 4745 Wheaton Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80525.

United Way of Larimer County: To donate text LARIMERUNITED to 41444, make an online donation at https://impact.uwaylc.org/Corona, or send checks to United Way of Larimer County, 525 W. Oak Street Fort Collins, CO 80521 with COVID-19 in the subject line. To learn more about community resources & volunteer opportunities, please visit www.uwaylc.org.

The Community Foundation and the United Way are a 501(c)(3) public charities so gifts to any of our funds provide donors with the maximum tax deductions allowed by law.

Nonprofit organizations can visit nocofoundation.org/covid-19 for grantmaking guidelines and application instructions.

Estes Park Salud Family Health Center News Salud is committed to serving you and your family’s health care needs during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. We are here for you during this challenging time and want to provide you and your family convenient, affordable and quality care!

We know that health care services are still needed; especially if you have a chronic disease, like diabetes or heart disease, have a child who is growing and needs immunizations and a well-child visit, or an expectant mother, who needs prenatal care.

We continue to be here to serve you!

We are committed to your ongoing health care and safety!

Due to an increasing need to keep both our patients and our staff safe from Coronavirus (COVID-19), Salud has transitioned to mostly phone visits. Your provider will be able to handle the majority of your medical, behavioral health, and dental needs over a phone visit. Our dentists are able to handle emergency dental services through a phone visit as

well.

Based on your phone visit, your provider may ask you to come to the clinic for additional services. A phone visit is safe and convenient and allows us another option of providing high quality care while also limiting your potential exposure to the coronavirus.

Call us today to schedule your visit!

The Estes Park Salud Family Health Center is located at 1950 Redtail Hawk Drive. To schedule an appointment or ask a question about our services, call 970-484-0999 or 303-MYSALUD (6972583).

Please visit our website at www.saludclinic.org for further information & resources.

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

Elect Ward Nelson Trustee To The Editor: I have known Ward Nelson for over 50 years. Throughout that time, Ward has repeatedly proven himself to be a skillful leader with an immense capacity for bringing people together to successfully get things done. His successes in a variety of roles are a tribute to his willingness to work hard, listen carefully, do his homework, foster consensus, plan wisely, and have laser-focused persistence in the face of opposition. Two months ago, when Ward announced his candidacy

for Town Trustee, little did he, or for that matter we know the challenges that awaited us. Now, as Election Day approaches and the challenges associated with the worldwide pandemic are becoming apparent I am beyond grateful that Ward stepped up to serve because I know he has what it'll take to help Estes Park not only get through the crisis but continue to be the place we know and love. Please join me in voting for Ward Nelson. He's exactly what we need now and for the foreseeable future.

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Wondering Why I don’t have the answers to these observations: Why? Ever wonder why most of us have three names, first, middle and last?

Why do we need three, why not just one or two? To most people I am Wayne, except people I owe money to, then I am Mr. Groome. Wayne is fine with me, but I might be confused with other Waynes if it were not for my last name. Now, if I were William Smith and there are 200,000 William Smiths on record, that middle name or initial helps with record keeping. Record keeping is a pain in the neck except when it is for Social Security rolls. I want to make sure the Feds have me down as Wayne Preston Groome so my hard-earned stipends get to me each month and not to another Wayne Groome somewhere else in the country.

Names fascinate me because they often indicate where a person originates or hoe they got their name. I went to high school with a gal named Gail Wagonseller; guess what her ancestors did? The zillions of Smiths probably originated from the vocations of blacksmith, wagonsmith, etc. which flourished when transportation depended on horses and wagons. The passed-down history in our family about my last name is romantic.

Supposedly, my great great grandmother was a nobleman’s daughter in England who ran away with the stable boy. They went to France to marry up. He did not have a last name because he was an indentured servant to her father, so he assumed his vocation of the groom to horses as his family name. In France, the spelling became Groome. Who knows, the tale may be true; if not, it is a fun story to tell.

Why? Why are cookies called cookies when the process of making them is actually baking? To be politically correct, we should have asked for our milk and bakies when we were kids.

Why? The sun comes up every morning and goes down every night. How marvelous, how wonderful and how de-

pendable. When I close my eyes for the final time, I am going to miss the revelation that I can enjoy another day. Irene and Steve Little, our local astronomers, can explain how this happens, but I don’t really care. I accept that it happens and am glad it does.

It’s nice to feel the challenge of each new day and the satisfaction of accomplishment at the end of the day.

Why? Why do we need to eat three times a day? Most people do. Basically we need to rejuvenate our bodies on periodic time schedules. We are geared from birth to replenish our systems with nourishment and water. If we do not, we lose the ability to function. The reading I have done about wars is that they are won by supply lines. In fact, our beloved West was settled (won) not by fighters, but by business people setting up supply lines. Every living organism needs to take in nourishment and eliminate waste, from amoebas to elephants.

Why? Everything in the universe is cyclic. Vegetation, animals, even celestial bodies like stars and planets have a beginning and an end. Everything has a cycle, it is the order of nature. Living things, the seasons, the daily cycle of sunrise, morning, afternoon, evening, sunset and night. Flowers and crops germinate, grow, blossom, give off their aroma, wither and die, then return to the soil to start the process all over again. The cycle is complete.

Why? Life itself. You are born, are young, develop substance, thrive with knowledge and energy, mature with experiences and slow down with age, only to disappear into the unknown at death.

The cycle is complete!

One more observation on cycles. Every year in the U. S. we have the tax cycle, which will roll around and get son April 15. In order to complete my tax cycle for last year, I had better get going, get the paperwork completed and the taxes paid. The cycle is complete if I can come up with the money!

Thank You To Leadership To The Editor: I wanted to voice my thanks and approval to those who made the difficult decisions to close RMNP, short term lodging, and sit down restaurants. While this created a terrible nightmare for our local businesses, without doubt it also saved many lives. Because of this leadership Estes Park appears at this time to be COVID-19 free. This has not happened

because of luck, it has happened because those we trust to make these kind of decisions stepped up and acted quickly and decisively. If people cannot go into RMNP, have no place to stay, and no place to eat, they will not come up and our town and all of us will be much safer. Those who had the responsibility to make this happen deserve our thanks and support. God bless!

John Stocker

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.

Monday at 7 p.m.: 654 598 884 Daily at noon: 999 829 166 Wednesday at 7 p.m.: 999 829 166 For more information, contact 970214-6932 or 970-227-4210.

News From The Art Center CLOSED Due to the state’s Stay at Home Order, the Art Center will be closed until further notice. Until the time comes to reopen, Gallery Manager, Lars Sage, will be working from home following up on phone calls and emails among other things. Contact him for questions or need for information via the Art Center email address.

ANNOUNCEMENTS The Art Center Board of Directors has chosen a Volunteer of the Year for 2020.

Mary Benke is a Board member and

Member of both the Colorado Pastel Society and the Colorado Watercolor society. She has been a participating Art Center Artist Member since 2014 and Board member and Marketing Committee Chair/Social Media Director from 2017 to present. In addition, she is also a member of the Longmont Artists’ Guild.

Since we are unable to open the gallery for the public to view our latest exhibit, check out our Facebook – Art Center of Estes Park and Instagram - artcenterofep pages, or go to our website:

Mary Benke

serves as chairman of the Marketing Committee. During the past few years, she has spent countless hours creating and maintaining a robust presence for the Art Center on social media. Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Keeping up with fresh postings on these platforms on a regular basis is a huge job. Mary publicizes our openings, classes, public talks, major fundraisers, shows, and even the work of our artists currently on display in the gallery at any one time.

She has also worked with Artist Member and photographer, John Shelton to completely overhaul and update the Art Center’s website. In addition to providing the content, editing and proofreading for the new site, she keeps that project continually on task. Thanks, Mary, for bringing the Art Center into the 21st century and the exciting world of cyberspace. It’s not just the way of the future. It’s now, and it is critical to nonprofits like the Art Center to be wellrepresented.

Mary is a watercolor and pastel artist, living in Loveland. She is a Signature

www.artcenterofestes.com and click on the icons. Mary has created a basic virtual tour of our talented artists on display. Viewing some art can help lift the spirits in a time of uncertainty and stress.

The impact of this virus crisis is being further felt with the decision by the Board of Directors to cancelled this year’s Art Market. The Art Market is the major fundraising event for the Art Center, which will have a major effect on the financial health for the organization.

The Art Center of Estes Park is a nonprofit organization which provides a facility to support the work of local and regional artists, striving to promote exhibition, education, and excellence in the visual arts. Proceeds benefit the artist and contribute to the Art Center’s education and community outreach. The Art Center is located at 517 Big Thompson Avenue, in Middle Stanley Village, below Safeway and above Subway. For more information, please call the Art Center at 970586-5882 or visit our website at www.artcenterofestes.com

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Should We Require Recycling?

By: Judi Smith

They do this by forbidding the collection of landfill waste containing more To survive, laws must follow certain than 25% corrugated cardboard. Does guidelines. A law saying, “Everyone this law “require” recycling? Not if you should do what is good for the Earth.” never dispose of cardboard. Does it enwould be as non-descript as laws that courage alternatives? You bet! You can say, “be kind.” or “treat everyone equally.” Laws must clearly define the ac- recycle, or reuse, or take to someone else to reuse/recycle, or avoid the use. tion required or disallowed and laws A common form of incentive used by must be enforceable.

Do we “require” trashcans? The people communities to encourage recycling is of Colorado discard nearly eight pounds facebook.com/settings?ref=mb&dropto of waste per person, per day. However, a offer recycling “free of charge” with public curbside collection. In most cases law setting a required amount of daily (including Fort Collins), public curbside disposal would not only be illegal, it trash service greatly reduces contaminawould be counterproductive. Laws that tion of the single stream recycling prevent incorrect behavior are easier to write and easier to enforce, like the pro- (mixed single use items). This can be hibition against littering or the laws for- funded by general taxes, as it is in Boulder County, or by universal fees (on bidding theft of service. (which encomevery improved property), as is done in passes putting something in someone Loveland. The larger the landfill trashelse’s trashcan without permission). We can, the more the resident or business also do not tolerate collecting waste in must pay for service. Curbside recycling the backyard. So is a disposal trashcan is “free” unless the resident consistently required? Well, not directly, but what is ignores the guidelines for what can be the alternative? recycled. Individuals promptly learn Every day, in the far corners of the world and within our own country, there what does and does not belong in the bin. Moreover, the surplus funds pay for are more laws written to restrict the expanded recycling efforts beyond the manufacture, sale, purchase, and use of single-use plastic. A law “requiring” peo- single stream, like those that we Estes Valley residents use in Fort Collins, ple to recycle would also require they Loveland, Boulder, Lyons, and use the single use products that are easAllenspark. Is this a viable solution? ily recycled. Thus, a law saying, “everyThe biggest deterrent to proper disone must recycle.” could actually be posal has been the rise in the single use detrimental to the Earth. However, laws market since WWII. Perhaps it was a bithat prevent landfilling that eight product of women entering the not at pounds are prevalent across Colorado, home workforce without giving up their the US, and the world. These laws and jobs at home.

Grabbing a TV dinner to policies create incentives and deterrents eat during Ed Sullivan became a natural that encourage recycling and other alterresult of the more chaotic lifestyle.

Our natives that are ecologically beneficial. current single stream recycling was creCommunities across America ban cerated to recover the resulting hordes of tain toxic substances from our landfills single use packaging. While you are do(like pesticides, certain light bulbs and ing your best to fill the empty hours batteries, paint, and gasoline – an incaused by the current calamity, consider complete list). A 2004 Colorado law what we as a culture can do to improve keeps electronics out of both landfills the disposal customs here at home – and and single stream recycling. These items what you can do about the impending must be taken to a certified electronic effect on tomorrow. In the coming recycler for disposal, who then parts out weeks, while you are home, look the elements for recovery. The City of through your kitchen and bath at all the Fort Collins has required, by law, that single use packages. How many of these excess corrugated cardboard is prohibmini-packages could you do without? ited from inclusion in landfill trash.

Voting For Koenig, MacAlpine & Younglund To The Editor: I will be voting for Wendy Koenig, Barbara MacAlpine and Cindy Younglund for mayor and town trustees. We need leaders who will listen, who will research issues carefully and who take ethics seri-

ously. We have some hard issues coming up and I am confident that these three candidates will best represent the community of Estes Park.

Ann Finley

Estes Valley Crisis Advocates Remains Open For Those In Need To The Editor: At Estes Valley Crisis Advocates, we are aware that the current pandemic virus may result in even more intense experiences of isolation and danger for those who find themselves in violent relationships. We know that the stress of economic challenges can intensify those feelings of hopelessness. The Estes Valley Crisis Advocates are here for you, to listen to you, and to help you to navigate those barriers. We remain open and we

have trained Crisis Advocates available by phone 24/7. All of our services are free due to the generous support of our local residents, foundations, and grants.

You can reach us either at 970-577-9781, or by calling Estes Park Police Dispatch at 970-586-4000 and ask for an Advocate to call you back. We care about you!

Please do not hesitate to call.

Sincerely, Diana David Brown, Executive Director of EVCA

Supporting Koenig, MacAlpine And Younglund For Mayor/Town Board To The Editor: We wholeheartedly support Wendy Koenig for Mayor of Estes Park and Barbara MacAlpine and Cindy Younglund for trustees of the Estes Park Town Board. Wendy has a proven track record of competent, common-sense leadership, and her campaign for Mayor has been marked by vision, positive and clear answers to questions and the kind of transparency that one expects from an elected official. She will bring honor and grace to the position of Mayor and will, as she did when she was a trustee and Mayor Pro Tem, represent all the citizens of

Estes Park. Ms. MacAlpine and Ms. Younglund are intelligent, strong leaders who are willing to listen to both sides of every issue and who will come to meetings prepared and ready to work. Let’s bring some much-needed change to Town Hall by electing these three outstanding women to our town government. Please join us in voting for Wendy Koenig for Mayor and Barbara MacAlpine and Cindy Younglund for trustees.

Jane and Roger Truesdale Estes Park

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Stefanie Whannel Stefanie Whannel was born in Manhattan, Kansas on September 25, 1987.

Her adoptive parents, Gene and Lisa Whannel were present at the hospital when she was born.

Upon Stefanie and her birth mother’s release from the hospital, there was a service for the immediate family and adoptive parents at her birth mother’s church where her birth mother read a beautiful note of love to transfer her baby to Gene and Lisa. Stefanie was brought home to Great Bend, Kansas after the service.

Stefanie was baptized at the Great Bend Presbyterian Church at a service where nearly all of Gene and Lisa’s family from across the country attended.

In 1988, the Whannel family moved to the Cincinnati suburb of Landen, Ohio. While in Ohio Stef made many lifelong friends. She enjoyed spending time at the nearby Kings Island amusement park where her dad taught her to stand on her tip toes so that she would pass the height restriction and he would have a partner in riding the roller coasters. She enjoyed her Brownie troop, ballet, gymnastics, piano lessons, Sunday school and swimming while in Ohio. She especially enjoyed our family Thanksgiving/Winter celebrations in Ohio where the Ask family would gather to celebrate the winter holidays over a three day period! In 1997, the family moved to Fort Collins Colorado. Stefanie started at Werner Elementary School that fall in the 4th grade.

Stefanie loved making the trips to Iowa to spend time with her Whannel family at the local hardware store in Traer Iowa. Her time with her grandparents and family in Traer was a treasure she fondly remembered.

In Fort Collins Stefanie participated in her church’s youth group, choir at

Werner Elementary and other activities.

Stefanie’s passion was swimming. She was a very gifted athlete. She joined the FAST swim team in Fort Collins.

While swimming for the FAST team she was privileged to have an amazingly talented group of young ladies swimming with her. Stef traveled to several national swim meets with these young ladies. This group of girls also swam for the Fort Collins High School swim team. During Stef ’s freshman year, she won the 200 yard freestyle event at the conference meet. At the state meet, the Fort Collins team came close to winning the state championship! It was an exciting experience.

Stefanie was proud of her Native American heritage and made several trips to the Rosebud Reservation in South Dakota where her birth father is now a pastor and actively involved in the Rosebud Boys and Girls Club.

Stef loved her family and her friends.

She had recently started back to school to get her psychology degree with the hope that she could help people who struggled with mental health and addiction issues as she had. She is survived by her parents, Gene and Lisa Whannel, her birth parents, Andrea Law and Paul Mitchell, her aunts and uncles: Lynne Rusley, Stuart & Von Whannel, Jay and Toni Whannel, Bernard & Kathy Ask, Marie Anne & Steve Bernhard, Tom and Beth Ask, Susan Ask & Joe Mazza; Brent Law, Dwight Law - cousins: Eric Rusley, Janean Dicari, Jason Rusley, Jay Whannel, Jodi Ask Richard, Kim Ask Peffley, Daniel Bernhard, Christopher Bernhard, Eric Ask and Elayna Ask and her special friend Nate Pitsch. Memorials can be made to Crossroads Ministry of Estes Park or Rosebud Boys and Girls Club, in care of Allnutt Funeral Service, 1302 Graves Ave., Estes Park, CO 80517.

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of youth in our Nexus program who are waiting to be matched.

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Gretchen Middledorf 1924 - 2020 Gretchen Middledorf (Grandma Gretchen) of Estes Park passed away peacefully at home on February 4, 2020 at the age of 95.

She was born on December 6, 1924 in Nurnberg, Germany, to Martin and Kunigunda Heim.

She graduated from high school and business college in Nurnberg and worked at the war crimes trial after WWII until her immigration to the United States as a war bride and became a naturalized citizen in 1952.

She lived in Boulder with her husband Frank and children Martin and Barbara and they spent their vacations and camping trips in Estes Park for many years, planning to retire in the Estes Valley. She worked for Ball Brothers Research Corporation as an administrative assistant during the development of orbiting satellites. For many years she was an active member and served on the Board of Directors of the German club TEV Edelweiss, Denver.

Upon moving to Estes Park in 1998 she joined Mount Calvary Lutheran Church and became a member of the Senior Citizens Center and the Fine Arts Guild. She was a member of the musical group Sounds of Alpenglo and entertained in the 1980s at the Hidden Valley Winter Carnival, the International Aspenfest, the Alpine Bavarian Festival and an Oktoberfest at the historic Stanley Hotel. She was always proud of the Certificate of Appreciation she received from the Estes Park

Area Chamber of Commerce in 1984.

Gretchen was preceded in death by her husband Frank, her brother Hans, her son Martin, her grandson Marcus Orion and her niece Gabriela. She is survived by her daughter Barbara and her husband Alex Wilson of Florida, grandson Michael Mathewson of North Carolina, grandson Kristan Middledorf and his wife Casey Quillen and his children Dillon Middledorf, and Avery Middledorf, great grandson Skyler Hockett and his family in Japan, sister Annemarie and family in Germany and sister Barbara and her family in New England.

The family would like to extend thanks to Gretchen's friends and caregivers, especially to Tracy and Heather, who made it possible for Gretchen to stay at her home until the end.

Due to circumstances impacting international and domestic travel by family members and friends, memorial is postponed until further notice.

When a date is determined, memorial will be held at Mount Calvary Lutheran Church officiated by Pastor Schultz. At that time, in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Mount Calvary Lutheran Church. The interment will take place at Fort Logan National Cemetery in Denver.

To share a memory or leave a message of condolence visit NeptuneSociety.com/obituaries

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 Mountain View Bible Fellowship is on line Sunday morning at 10:30 at www.mvbf.org or YouTube: Mountain View Bible Fellowship. We are also making our Sunday Connection Bible Study available on line at www.mvbf.org/ministries/adults/sunday-connection/ Scroll all the way to the bottom of the page to find the latest study.

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.

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