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New Fire Marshal For Estes Valley Fire District In a swearing in ceremony at Fire Sta- forcement, fire investigations, and most tion 71, Kevin Sullivan became part of importantly community risk reduction the Estes Valley Fire Protection Disthrough education. This directly suptrict team as the new Division Chief of ports the mission of the District “to proPrevention/Fire Marshal. Chief Sullivide the citizens of and visitors to the van was selected after a nationwide re- Estes Valley with superior fire prevencruitment and a robust selection tion, fire protection, and emergency process to determine a best services in fit for both the agency and a safe and the community. Fire Chief efficient David Wolf stated, “The manner.”

Fire Marshal is an integral When part of our organization’s asked about mission to make and keep his apour community safe. The proach to ideal candidate had to unfire prevenderstand the value of edution, Sullication over enforcement van stated, and have a desire to work “customer with business owners in a focus and partnership approach to education community risk reduction. is the best We are confident that Chief method for Sullivan understands the achieving challenges faced in our real comcommunity and will help munity risk Kevin Sullivan us continue to provide exreduction.” ceptional service for our Chief Sulresidents and guests.” livan started his career in the fire service The Prevention Division includes in 2007 as a volunteer firefighter with Fire Marshal Sullivan and Fire Inspec- Lane Fire Authority in Oregon. He has tor Nate Mutzl, and together they are worked as a Fire Inspector/Fire Investiresponsible for all aspects of fire pregator in Sedona, Arizona, and most revention – including plans review and cently was a Deputy State Fire Marshal permits, fire inspections, fire code en- with the Oregon Office of State Fire Mar-

shal. Prior to his time in the fire service, he worked in the architecture profession for ten years. Sullivan has a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Oregon and a Master of Fire Science from the University of New Haven in Connecticut, with concentrations in both public safety management and fire/arson investigation. Sullivan has been a certified fire marshal in both Oregon and Connecticut and is a graduate of the International Public Safety Leadership and Ethics Institute (IPSLEI).

The Estes Valley Fire Protection District has been protecting the Estes Valley since 1907. The District is comprised of a highly dedicated team of five career employees and 40 volunteer members (and many supporting family members, partners and loved ones). The District serves 70 square miles in the Town of Estes Park and unincorporated Larimer County, and responded to over 600 calls for service in 2019. Through mutual aid agreements, Estes Valley Fire responds to incidents

with Estes Park Health EMS, Estes Park Police Allenspark FPD, Big Elk VFD, Glen Haven VFD, Loveland Fire Rescue Authority, Lyons FPD, Pinewood Springs FPD, Rocky Mountain National Park, and Larimer County Emergency Services.

EVFPD firefighters generally respond to ice. This included: medical calls in their personal vehicles, • Emergency medical (asallowing for a faster response. On other sist EPH): 0 incidents, firefighters respond to a fire • Grass Fire: 1 station to respond in department appa• Motor Vehicle Crash: 1 ratus with specialized equipment.

• Alarm: 2 During the week of April 12, the Estes • Odor Investigation: 2 Valley Fire Protection District Estes Valley Fire www.estesvalleyfire.org (EVFPD) responded to 6 calls for serv3,700 copies were printed this week, and distributed FREE to hundreds (normally) of Estes Valley locations including Allenspark, Glen Haven & Lyons. See p. 5

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Share Gratitude With Outgoing Mayor & Trustee; New Mayor & Trustees Take Office April 28 As they leave their offices on the Town Board, Mayor Todd Jirsa, Mayor Pro Tem Ron Norris and Trustee Eric Blackhurst will be honored at their final (virtual) Town Board meeting April 28.

Unfortunately, the Town cannot host the typical celebration of their service due to COVID-19. We are inviting community members to express grati-

tude for their public service and wish them well by using the form at www.estes.org/mayorandtrustees by April 28 at noon.

Sworn-in virtually April 28 will be Mayor-elect Wendy Koenig, new Trustees-elect Barbara MacAlpine and Cindy Younglund, and Trustee Patrick Martchink for his second term.

Happy Earth Day Estes Park!

By: Wilynn Formeller, EVWC Program & Development Coordinator

This past Wednesday, April 22, 2020, was the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day. Even though it was different than previous celebrations, there were many individuals and groups who celebrated. In 2019, the Estes Valley Watershed Coalition (EVWC) was able to partner with the Alpine Anglers and our Estes Park Elementary with the Trout in the Classroom program. EVWC and our partners had similar plans for Earth Day 2020, but with health concerns and EVWC’s commitment to the community, these plans have been postponed.

EVWC has gained some momentum over the last year and we have some fantastic projects in the works to support the Estes Valley community this year.

EVWC is looking forward and continuing to collaborate with other agency partners for a forest health project in the Valley. We are also planning for continued flood restoration using plants and grasses for bio-stabilization along with noxious weed removal. EVWC is also heading into our third year of monitoring our original 14 flood restoration projects in the Valley and this means fence removal! With permission from the local officials, EVWC is working to plan a couple of optimal social distanc-

ing volunteer activities that will be focused on the removal of fencing and fence posts along Fish Creek and we are working on a weed removal day as well. Both of these activities will allow us (& you) to support our community and help get ready for our upcoming elk calving season. Please watch our website or Facebook page for upcoming details! As always, we enjoy hearing from you so please reach out to evwatershed@evwatershed.org or call 970-290-1829 if you would like to volunteer or if you have any ideas or comments for the Estes Valley Watershed Coalition or the Wandering Wildlife Society.

Lastly, I’d like to introduce myself – my name is Wilynn Formeller and I have been the Program & Development Coordinator for EVWC since May 2019. I have always enjoyed learning about the environment and grew up on 322 acres in the Texas Hill Country. I have a Master of Science in Wildlife Ecology from Texas State University and have worked as an endangered species biologist, birder and general ecologist. I have worked as a biologist/project manager for 15 years, partnering with private landowners, government agencies and land management groups.

Happy Earth Day!

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Drug Collection April 25 Cancelled The Estes Park Police Department's drug collection scheduled April 25 has been cancelled due to COVID-19. Estes Park Health offers a medication takeback station but is currently not allowing general access to its facility unless you

have an appointment. We encourage you to safely store your medications until restrictions are lifted and then dispose of them at Estes Park Health. eph.org/new-medication-take-backstation-at-estes-park-health/

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Housing For Seasonal Visitors At The Golf Courses More than 100 units have been inare installed around the courses, awaitstalled at the 18-Hole and 9-Hole Golf ing the annual arrival of the migrating Courses for seasonal visitors from our bluebirds. southwestern states and Mexico who will occupy these new homes from spring to late fall. The seasonal visitors are Mountain Bluebirds, and their new nest boxes are in place at both our golf courses thanks to John Guthrie, a local volunteer.

According to Cornell University’s LivingBird Magazine, Mountain Bluebirds nest in natural cavities, such as hollow trees where the forest meets a meadow, or provided nest boxes (allaboutbirds.org, 2019). Guthrie, who became a full-time Estes Park resident three years ago, came upon the idea of nest boxes at the two EVRPD golf courses after a discussion with his neighbor. Guthrie observed that the perimeter of both courses was ideal for Mountain Bluebird nest boxes. He approached John Feeney, EVRPD Golf Maintenance Manager, with the idea for building 50 nest boxes. Feeney enthusiastically accepted the proposal as a welcome addition to the two courses’ natural settings.

Feeney commented, “the Estes Park Golf Courses continually look for different ways our properties can benefit the community. Because the golf courses already serve as wildlife habit, Mr Guthrie's idea made perfect sense. Bluebirds feed on insects considered to be pests by farmers; sustaining the bird populations in Colorado will ultimately help farmers and even local gardeners.” With in-kind support from Estes Park Lumber, Guthrie was able to build 100 nest boxes for the cost of 50. The new nest boxes Photos by John Guthrie

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Town’s Business Relief Grant Now Available Through Estes Park EDC And Estes Park Chamber Of Commerce Applications are now available for businesses in Estes Park to request Business Relief Funding. The Estes Chamber of Commerce and the Estes Park Economic Development Corporation are administering the distribution of $150,000 in grants from the Town of Estes Park’s Community Relief Fund for rapid relief to small businesses that have suffered economic loss due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

These funds will be used to provide businesses relief in the areas of: Retention of employees Mortgage and rental payments Utilities and bills Tax and insurance dues Town Administrator Travis Machalek commented, "It's our hope that businesses can begin reopening as soon as it is deemed safe to do so by public health officials. In the meantime, our goal is to quickly get these funds back into the business community to help alleviate some of the hardship caused by COVID-19."

The Business Relief Fund has two separate components: The Employee Retention Fund and the Overhead Maintenance Fund. Businesses may apply for assistance from either or both of these programs using this application. Eligible businesses will receive a grant covering up to 40% of their payroll for two months, up to $10,000 from the em-

Help Your Community

By Making And Donating Fabric Masks Donation site at Town Hall Larimer County Department of Health and Environment is collecting homemade masks for essential workers.

The Town has set up a donation site at the western Town Hall entrance (vestibule entry to the Police Department, 170 MacGregor Ave.) It will be available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

More information below. Thank you for your support!

ployee retention fund. In addition, eligible business will receive a grant covering up to 40% of their expenses from the overhead maintenance fund.

These funds are available now and representatives from the Chamber and the EDC are currently accepting applications. Businesses must meet the following criteria to apply for assistance: Hold a business license with the Town of Estes Park.

Located within the Estes Valley Development Code Area.

Can demonstrate that the COVID-19 pandemic caused at least a 25% decrease in revenue.

Employ 1-10 employees in total across all locations (full-time or part-time).

Have been in operation for at least 6 months.

The Town of Estes Park, the EDC and the Chamber all agree that our businesses need relief now. We are pleased to be able to act quickly, and it is our hope that these grants will help businesses retain employees and mitigate the long-term effects of getting behind in their bills.

For details on criteria for eligibility and how to apply, please see this Link to Download the Business Relief Fund Application or send your request for information to EPBusinessRelief@gmail.com.

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Five Fun Facts About…

Turkey Vultures

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This week’s featured animal is the turkey vulture in honor of the return of this unique bird.

Turkey vultures returned to Estes Park on Sunday, April 19. The first few that were seen soaring above Lake Estes on Sunday afternoon are part of a group of about two-dozen vultures that

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spend the warmer months in the valley.

1. Turkey vulture heads are featherless. Various theories exist as to why, including for thermal regulation and for reducing the soiling of feathers when feeding on carrion.

2. Turkey vultures have a very sophisticated immune system to protect their bodies from disease associated with the decaying animals that make up most of their diet.

3. A group of vultures, such as roosting together or feeding on a carcass, are called a “committee” or a “wake. ” A group of flying vultures is called a “kettle. ” 4. Vultures pee on their legs to help cool off in hot weather.

5. You can identify a turkey vulture in flight by the distinct but shallow V-shape of the wings.

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Thank You To The Estes Park Museum Volunteers April marks National Volunteer month in the United States. This month is dedicated to honoring the volunteers in our communities as well as encouraging volunteerism. With the museum remodel in early 2019, the Estes Park Museum reopened with the help of over 30 volunteers that donated 1,202 hours towards

Downtown Walking Tour Docents: Lead small group tours on a .7 mile loop starting from Bond Park highlighting buildings, individuals, and events that helped shaped our current downtown district.

Historic Fall River Hydroplant Docents: Lead tours to discuss F. O. Stanley's 1909 Hydroplant, the insatiable need and growth of electricity over the decades, and the 1982 Lawn Lake Flood that ended operation at this historic site.

Collections Volunteers: Work with over Museum Director, Derek Fortini and museum volunteers during last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s appreciation event.

Photo courtesy Estes Park Museum 30,000 artifacts and assist to inthe museum - that is equivalent to ventory, rehouse, and catalog the historic $30,567! It is evident that the museum artifacts that are the foundation of the could not function without these invaluMuseum. able individuals and why staff would like Staff would like to say 'Thank you' for all to take the opportunity to recognize them of your contributions! If you would like to for helping the museum achieve its misjoin our team, please contact Curator of sion on a daily basis. We could not sucInterpretation Mikaela Fundaun at mfunceed without you! If you are interested in daun@estes.org. volunteering there are many ways to get The mission of the Estes Park Museum is involved: to conduct activities that preserve, share Gallery Hosts: Welcomes and interacts and respect the unique history of Estes with hundreds of guests from all over the Park. For more information, visit the Muworld and serves as the front-line represeum's website at www.estes.org/museum sentative leading to a successful experior contact Director Derek Fortini at dforence in the Museum gallery. tini@estes.org.

Estes Park Historian Laureate's 'Essays Old And New' Made Available Online Jim Pickering, Estes Park's Historian Laureate since 2006, is making his recently completed book, Essays Old and New available free of charge through the Estes Park Museum. The free PDF can be downloaded here, Essays: Old and New or from the Estes Park Museum's website, www.estes.org/museum. As he explains in the Preface, it is being distributed in this format as a means of getting these essays into the hands of readers during the current COVID-19 shutdown period when the Estes Park Museum is closed, its usual programming suspended, and when many in our community and elsewhere are staying close to home and have additional time to read.

His intended audience, "first and foremost . . . the friends and supporters of the Estes Park Museum, those individuals who over the years have so generously helped the Museum achieve its mission to preserve and share the history of the Estes valley."

Twelve of the 16 essays were published between 1989 and 2015 in Colorado Heritage, Trail & Timberline, the Allenspark Wind, the Rocky Mountain Conservancy Quarterly, and by the University of Nebraska Press. The new es-

says explore Freelan Oscar Stanley and racially restrictive covenants; Englishborn photographer, architect, and dryland farmer Henry Cornwallis Rogers; William Tenbrook Parke, another earlyday photographer, who produced many of Estes Park's most important early photographic postcards; and "the Victo-

Elkhorn Avenue c. 1915

rian," an historic yet little known house above the Elkhorn Lodge.

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

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 at dfortini@estes.org.

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Larimer County To Open Limited COVID-19 Community Testing Larimer County is opening up community-wide testing for COVID-19 to symptomatic individuals.

Testing for symptomatic individuals will begin Friday, April 24, in Larimer County. The County has received a delivery of limited testing supplies from the state. Testing will be provided until supplies are gone.

Patients must be symptomatic. Testing will be done on an appointment basis, with pre-registration required. A doctor’s note is not required. No one under the age of 18 will be tested. Individuals are still recommended to contact their healthcare provider for guidance and assistance in acquiring a test, as some local providers have their own testing available to their clients.

“Testing is key to start lifting our stay at home orders and move on to the safer at home stage,” said Tom Gonzales, Larimer County Director of Health and Environment. “We need to open slowly,

and we need to have testing in place so that we can monitor the spread of COVID-19 in our community. We need to be testing every person who is symptomatic within 24 hours and issuing an isolation order within 6 hours of a positive reported case.”

To register for COVID-19 testing through Larimer County, visit larimer.org/communitytesting 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.

Dear People of Estes Park: What is Estes Park? A designated space within a well-defined border? A group of shops and houses in a mountain valley? A chartered government of codes, rules and processes? My home...

The question about Estes opens pathways of life memories as I prepare for being sworn in as mayor next Tuesday.

People, their actions, and support have coalesced into this new pathway.

Phil Martin, our elementary PE teacher challenging me at age six to climb a rope to the gymnasium ceiling, walk on my hands, do flips and run faster and farther. PE teacher Judy Jenista summoning me to her office when I was 13. Giving me an entry form for an AAU pentathlon track meet in Broomfield. Saying I’d be good at it. Memories of my father teaching me to hurdle the night before the meet. How my performance there put me on the Colorado Gold Track Team, qualified me for the National AAU meet in Albuquerque and the Junior Olympics in Knoxville TN. And Coach Lyle Knudson who put me in events against older competitors so I wouldn’t feel held back.

A new pathway leads me to the unwavering support of the school district, of principal Rudel allowing me to come early to school to complete assignments,

being given keys to the school to be able to have a place to practice high jump in the summer. Of classmates, despite my travel absences, electing me Junior Class President.

On a new path, I see citizens, Stan and Leslie Pratt and George and Glonda Hicks hiring me to babysit so my meet travel expenses could be met. The Estes Park Lions Club fundraising for my travel. In 1971, Mayor Ron Brodie and Mr. Hix from the Chamber of Commerce presenting the Golden Key Award which proclaimed –“The door of Estes Park is always open to you and your family.”

A new path, shorter, comes into view, my husband Roger stands in our kitchen, signing my petition for my mayoral candidacy, Jamie Palmesano seeing the Facebook post immediately offering to handle campaign advertising, materials and the webpage. Chuck Levinemy trustee peer, former candidate for mayor and friend extraordinaire handling finances- past Mayor Bill Pinkham offering campaign advice and Ken Zornes, endorsing me early on. Yard signs went up and homes were opened for meet and greets. Estes has not changed for me in all these years. Encouragement, kindness, helping hands are everywhere.

Next Tuesday, when I raise my hand to take the oath as mayor, you, the people of Estes Park, will be front of mind for me. A new pathway will begin in the story of my life, and our life together as a community... I promise to represent you well.

Stay healthy and keep howling as we move forward together.

Wendy Wendy Koenig, Mayor elect

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There are only a few days left of National Poetry Month 2020. Each week throughout the celebration I have run poems that somehow related to the unusual times we are living through, caused by the outbreak of the novel coronavirus. Throughout this surreal time I have found solace in poems and hope you have too.

During the last month something interesting has happened that makes me happy: People have turned to poetry to find meaning during this restless period of a precarious nature. The Academy of American Poets says twice as many people as usual have been reading the Academy’s Poem-a-Day emails and thousands more have visited the Academy’s website (poets.org). In addition, 80,000 more individuals than last year found ways to use the Academy’s educational tools for teaching poetry to kids. Kids and poetry—they go together like milk and Oreos!

I know some readers are anxious for April to be over so we can get back to more normal columns (if “normal” is an appropriate word for my ramblings). But there are a whole bunch of folks who love poetry as I do. As I’ve said in past years, poems are friends, especially when you commit them to memory. (Just ask my affiliate Joe. He has just finished memorizing his 51st poem!)

Then, when you know them by heart, they are with you always—when stuck going nowhere during a “shelter at home” mandate, when standing in an interminable line at the grocery store, when sitting with a loved one sleeping in a hospital bed, or when your plane has been grounded and you aren’t allowed to get off. No matter where, no matter when, reading or reciting a poem will give you comfort, knowing you’re with “someone” who feels exactly the same way you do. Together you and your poem will feel like you just took a deep, calming breath simultaneously.

The Academy of American Poets says, “More and more people are turning to poetry at this moment, because amid fear and uncertainty, poetry can help bring needed strength. At a time of anxiety and alarm, poetry can help bring tranquility. Poetry has the power to bring us together…Hundreds of thousands of us reading a poem together each morning can be a salve in a time of social isolation.”

Here’s the perfect opportunity to experience the repose of poetry: Pick out a short poem and share it with others on Poem in Your (digital) Pocket Day next Thursday, April 30. Obviously, while worldwide quarantine is taking place, sharing a poem in person will be a tad difficult—except with those you are divvying up toilet paper with at home—but sharing online, or even via snail mail if you don’t delay, is a viable alternative. Post your pocket poem on our favorite social media sites using the hashtag #pocketpoem. (I am unfamiliar with the hashtag, except when I hashed out a tag

from the back of a shirt that was irritating my neck). Have children make homemade pockets to tuck their poems into, or write a very short poem with chalk in front of your house or an essential business. If there’s one thing this coronavirus is doing, it’s forcing us to think of creative workarounds. Go crazy! Write a poem backward on your forehead so others on your Zoom meeting can read it.

Here is the poem I will carry in my pocket on Poem in Your Pocket Day this year. It is called In April, by Rainer Maria Rilke (1875 – 1926) (you read another poem by Rilke in a Thunker column earlier this month). It came to me via my friend Carol B. in Chicago. This is how April is supposed to be: Again the woods are odorous, the lark Lifts on upsoaring wings the heaven gray That hung above the tree-tops, veiled and dark, Where branches bare disclosed the empty day.

After long rainy afternoons an hour Comes with its shafts of golden light and flings Them at the windows in a radiant shower, And rain drops beat the panes like timorous wings.

Then all is still. The stones are crooned to sleep By the soft sound of rain that slowly dies; And cradled in the branches, hidden deep In each bright bud, a slumbering silence lies.

To end the month of poetry, we will find comfort in the time of coronavirus with a poem by Langston Hughes (1902 – 1967).

The Dream Keeper reminds us to hold onto our dreams throughout this faltering time (“the too-rough fingers of the world”), for there will be a day when we can once again come and go freely, embrace lovingly and make those dreams come true.

Bring me all of your dreams, You dreamers, Bring me all of your Heart melodies That I may wrap them In a blue cloud-cloth Away from the too-rough fingers Of the world.

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

Hello Estes Park! We have gotten quite a large load of gallon 99% Isopropyl Alcohol and Bleach in stock for all your disinfecting and sanitizing needs! We also have respirators and filters as well! Please watch our Facebook video for new safety news and inventory updates. We have the products to keep the spread of this virus low and keep our community and surrounding communities healthy and safe! Please share with friends, family and your neighbors so we can get the word out that we have our safety center stocked for everyone.

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Happy B-Earth Day, Kathy Brazelton It’s so appropriate that you and Earth Day share the same birthday, April 22nd (along with that other great naturalist Enos Mills).

Thank you for your lifetime of caring for our earth, for our National Parks, and for instilling that need to take care of our Mother into the hearts and minds of so many others.

Ranger on!

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Announcing A May 2020 Tele-Townhall To Review The Estes Park Health Colorado End of Life Options Act Policy And Procedure From the Estes Park Health Board of Directors As part of the review of the Estes Park Health Colorado End of Life Options Act Policy and Procedure, a May 2020 Estes Park Health Board Tele-Townhall will seek community input on this topic.

The Colorado End of Life Options Act is available at www.sos.state.co.us/pubs/elections/ Initiatives/titleBoard/filings/20152016/145Final.pdf The Estes Park Health Colorado End of Life Options Act Policy and Procedure is available at /eph.org/wp-content/ uploads/2019/03/EPH-Colorado-End-ofLife-Options-Act-Policy-Approved2-25-2019.pdf The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment site on Medical Aid in dying is www.colorado.gov/ pacific/cdphe/medical-aid-dying The 2017 to 2019 trends and totals data summary report for Colorado End of Life Options Act is available at drive.google.com/file/d/1gPiQos0ezHQrL6nMI1FZL8J3ODNkwR V/view The following is a brief summary of the current policy to aid in preparation for the Tele-Townhall.

The Colorado End-of-Life Options Act (CEoLOA) (C. R.S § 25-48-101, et seq.)

allows Colorado residents who are adult (18 years or older), terminally ill (prognosis to die within 6 months), with capacity to make health care decisions, to request and obtain a prescription for aidin-dying medications from an attending physician, fill the prescription, and selfadminister the medications to bring about a peaceful death. Patients requesting aid-in-dying medications must satisfy all requirements of the CEoLOA in order to obtain the prescription for the medications.

The Estes Park Health CEoLOA Policy emphasizes the importance of the privacy and confidentiality of the Health Care Provider-Patient relationship and expects that any discussion of, or participation or non-participation in the CEoLOA will be kept private and confidential. BOARD COMMENT: Strict privacy and confidentiality is essential in all aspects of the CEoLOA to protect all involved or not involved in CEoLOA actions.

As stated in section CEoLOA 25-48116(2) any participation in or refusal to participate in the CEoLOA by Estes Park Health physicians, employees, or patients is entirely voluntary, and Estes Park Health will not penalize any individual for participating in, or refusing to participate in the CEoLOA activities.

BOARD COMMENT: Before the creation of the CEoLOA Policy in January

2019, the Estes Park Health Chief of Staff surveyed Estes Park Health Medical Staff who could possibly have some direct involvement in CEoLOA activities. There were some of these staff who were willing to be directly involved in CEoLOA roles.

Apart from direct involvement, all of the medical staff who could possibly have some direct involvement in CEoLOA activities were willing to provide information to their patients and referrals if requested. After the CEoLOA Policy was created in January 2019, Estes Park Health Medical Staff received training from a consulting physician with expertise and personal experience in the attending physician role described in the CEoLOA. The Estes Park Health CEoLOA Policy allows the self-administration of aid-indying medications outside of Estes Park Health premises, including within a patient’s private residence.

Estes Park Health does not permit selfadministration of aid-in-dying medications on any Estes Park Health premises including the Acute Care Hospital (Emergency Department, Inpatient Hospital), and the Estes Park Health Living Center.

BOARD COMMENT: Before the creation of the CEoLOA Policy in January 2019, the Estes Park Health Board of Directors sought input from the Estes Park community, Estes Park Health Medical and Support Staff, and external experts.

The medical and support staff described many practical concerns as part of the basis for their recommendation to not permit self-administration of aid-in-dying medications on Estes Park Health premises. The decision to not permit self-administration of aid-in-dying medications in the Estes Park Health Living Center generated the strongest community reactions, but the recommendations from the medical and support staff who work there were strongly opposed in part because the Living Center is not a private residence. Given the close proximity of private and semi-private rooms and many shared spaces and activities, there was no practical way to ensure the privacy and confidentiality of self-administration of aid-in-dying medications in this setting.

The medical and support staff did not want any members of Estes Park Health Living Center resident community to be upset or disturbed by CEoLOA activities.

If an Estes Park Health patient in the Acute Care Hospital or the Estes Park Living Center wishes to self-administer aid-in-dying medications, Estes Park Health will work with the patient to arrange transfer to another facility of the patient’s choice. The transfer will promote continuity of care. If requested, Estes Park Health will transfer a copy of the patient’s medical record to the new health care provider/facility.

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Rotary Helps Food Banks Estes Park Rotary Duck Race Moves To All-Online Sales have already sold. Online sales will continue through Race Day. Committee member Larry Williams is available to By: Rita DuChateau, Rotary Club of answer questions from Participating OrEstes Park ganizations by email at lwilli5442@yaPlanning for a large hoo.com or phone at (970) fundraising event during a 586-3295. global pandemic has pre“The Organizations sented a few challenges have been contacted by for the Estes Park Rotary e-mail and are respondDuck Race Festival coming well,” Williams said. mittee. While many “The online purchasing spring and summer process at www.epduckevents have been canrace.org is straightforceled, the overwhelming ward. You don’t have to benefit to the community go through your favorite of the annual Duck Race Organization to support has kept the committee them. You can do it dipaddling along. rectly through the web Rotary’s belief in service site.” has propelled the constant Lucky in a face mask.

Thompson said the effort to reschedule the Illustration by Tim Buck. planning committee event to a time when it can considered waiving the be held safely. The goal has changed $2 per adoption fee for online sales but from mid-August to mid-September. could not recommend it.

Participating Organizations have been “Unfortunately, this is an actual exnotified of the move to all-online sales to pense to the Rotary Club. After much protect the safety of the many volunteers consideration, we concluded it would who traditionally process and handle panot be feasible to waive the fee,” Thompper Adoption Forms, checks and cash. son explained. “Waiving the $2 fee for Flexibility on the details of the event is thousands of adoptions would be a huge an overriding consideration, so fans hit to our already tight budget. In comshould be prepared for the possibility of parison, the service fees for a concert a “virtual” race. ticket average about $20, so we feel a $2 At the head of the flock for this year’s charge is minimal.” event is Karen Thompson. She has conWhile the race may look different and vened Webex and email meetings of her the method of purchasing adoptions has committee and kept the large group fobeen simplified for safety, the goal of cused on the goal: supporting Participatservice to the community has never waing Organizations, especially during this vered. time of need.

“We so appreciate the flexibility of all “We are waiting for approval from the the participating organizations. This Town and Fire Protection District to pandemic hasn't been easy on anyone, hold the race mid-September,” Thompand I'm sure fundraising efforts have son explained. “We are hopeful restricbeen no exception,” Thompson said. tions will be lifted and we can safely run Last year’s Duck Race raised $128,700 a great race on Fall River. If not, we have for 67 community organizations. Over ‘Plan B’ in place and can run a virtual 6,700 ducks were adopted. In the past 31 race. Everyone's safety is of utmost imyears, the Estes Park Duck Race has reportance, and that will be the deciding turned more than $2.7 million to Estes factor for a live or virtual race.”

Valley organizations that serve residents The online-only sales began April 17, of all ages. and Participating Organizations have reQuestions? Email DuckCentral@EPceived instructions on the method for DuckRace.org or call 970-480-5002. turning in paper Adoption Forms they

Ducks hope to paddle for charities in mid-September

Rotary Clubs in District 5440, which covers Northern Colorado, Wyoming, W Nebraska and SE Idaho are donating $53,000 to the Food Banks and pantries which serve communities in the four- state area.

The money was donated by Rotarians in the 53 clubs in the District and the Rotary International Disaster Relief Fund.

The donations went to the Wyoming Food Bank of the Rockies, Food Bank for Larimer County, Weld Food Bank, Food Bank of the Rockies serving Moffat, Logan and Sedgwick Counties, Lift Up for Routt County and the United Way of Western Nebraska. These donations will provide 212,000 meals to people affected by the COVID -19 pandemic.

Rotarians are people of action and know that the staff and volunteers of our area Food Bank work tirelessly to help those in need. Many Rotarians volunteer regularly at their Food Banks and understand firsthand the needs in each area.

Rotary District Governor Chris Woodruff, from Greeley, Colorado said

Rotarians were looking for a way to have a positive impact in our communities during the pandemic. The partnership with the Food Banks allows Rotarians to make a significant contribution to those in need.

Rotary is an international organization with 1.2 million members worldwide who are committed to the ideal of ‘Service Above Self.” Rotarians work tirelessly around in the own communities and around the world to improve access to clean water, literacy and education, disease eradication, economic development, and peacebuilding. Since 1985, Rotarians have been at the forefront of the fight to eliminate polio from the world.

In addition to helping the Food banks, Rotary clubs continue to work on ways to help in their local communities. Ongoing projects include distribution of Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs), as well as support for local healthcare workers, businesses, and other non-profits.

Many Rotary clubs are now meeting via Zoom, instead of the traditional meeting. This is a great way to stay connected and keep doing good thinks in the world, said DG Woodruff.

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The list below represents all Estes Park restaurants. It does not indicate which ones are open or are doing temporary take out, delivery, etc.. Those listed above are regular advertisers in Estes Park News and offer some food or drink services during this time of the COVID-19 Statewide shutdowns. Call or check their information as needed.

Restaurant Antonio’s NY Pizza Avant Garde Ale Baldpate Inn Big Horn Restaurant Bird and Jim Bob & Tony’s Pizza Boss Burgers Gyros Cafe de Pho-Thai Casa Grande Mex. Cascades at Stanley Chelitos Mexican China Garden Cinnamon’s Bakery Claire’s on the Park Coffee on the Rocks Cousin Pat’s Pub Dairy Queen Domino’s Pizza Dunraven Inn Ed’s Cantina Egg of Estes El Mex-Kal Elkins Whisky Estes Park Brewery Estes Park Pie Shop Fresh Burger Stop Grubsteak Rest.

Himalayan Curry Hunters Chophouse Kind Coffee Latitude 105 Ale La Cabana Mexican La Cocina De Mama Local’s Grill Lonigans Grill

Address 1560 Big Thompson 920 Dunraven St. 4900 S. CO-7 401 W Elkhorn Ave. 915 Moraine Ave. 124 W. Elkhorn Ave. 861 Moraine Ave. 225 W. Riverside Dr. 220 E. Elkhorn Ave. 333 Wonderview 145 E. Elkhorn Ave. 460 W. Riverside Dr. 920 W. Elkhorn Ave. 225 Park Lane 510 Moraine Ave. 451 S. St. Vrain Ave. 218 E. Elkhorn Ave. 457 E. Wonderview 2470 CO. Hwy 66 390 E. Elkhorn Ave. 393 E. Elkhorn Ave. 160 First St. 1825 N. Lake Ave. 470 Prospect Village 509 Big Thompson 860 Moraine Ave. 134 W. elkhorn Ave. 101 w. Elkhorn Ave. 1690 Big Thompson 470 E. Elkhorn Ave. 101 So. St. Vrain 165 Virginia Dr. 361 S. St. Vrain Ave. 153 E. Elkhorn Ave. 110 E. Elkhorn Ave.

Phone 970 586-7275 970 591-2700 970 586-5397 970 586-2792 970 586-9832 970 586-2044 970 586-3137 970 577-0682 970 577-0799 970 577-4001 970 586-0886 970 586-2488 970 480-1501 970 586-9564 970 586-5182 970 586-7287 970 586-4939 970 586-8181 970 586-6409 970 586-2919 970 586-1173 970 586-4377 970 480-1848 970 586-5421 970 577-7437 970 480-1492 970 586-8838 970 586-6226 970 586-6962 970 586-5206 970 586-1156 970 586-9001 970 586-6900 970 586-4346

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Lumpy Ridge Brew 531 S. St. Vrain Ave. McDonalds Rest.

501 Big Thompson Mama Rose’s Rest. 338 E. Elkhorn Ave. Mile High Coffee 356 E. Elkhorn Ave. MollyB Rest.

200 Moraine Ave. Mountain Home Cafe 457 E. Wonderview Napal’s Cafe 184 E. Elkhorn Ave. National Park Village 900 Moraine Ave. Nickys Steakhouse 1350 Fall River Rd. Notchtop Bakery 459 E. Wonderview Oppa Asian Bistro 183 W. Riverside Dr. Penelope’s Burgers 229 W. Elkhorn Ave. Pepper Mexican Grill 401 E. Elkhorn Ave. Poppy’s Pizza & Grill 338 E. Elkhorn Ave. Raven’s Roast Coffee 157 W. Elkhorn Ave. Rock Cut Brewery 390 W. Riverside Dr. Rock Inn Mtn. Tavern 1675 CO-66 Rocky Mtn. Deli 541 Big Thompson Rocky Mtn. Gateway 3450 Fall River Rd. Scratch Deli 911 Moraine Ave. Seasoned Bistro 205 Park Ln. Shakes Alive 513 Big Thompson Smokin’ Dave’s BBQ 820 Moraine Ave. Snowy Peaks Winery 292 Moraine Ave. Starbucks Coffee 537 Big Thompson Subway 517 Big Thompson Sweet Basilico 430 Prospect Village Thai Kitchen 401 S. St. Vrain Ave. The Barrel 251 Moraine Ave. The Village Pizza 543 Big Thompson Twin Owls Steak 800 MacGregor Ave. Vinu Giu 207 Park Ln. Wapiti Colorado Pub 247 W. Elkhorn Ave WayFinder 900 Moraine Ave. Wild Rose Est. 157 W. Elkhorn Ave Ziggi’s Coffee 519 S. St. Vrain Ave.

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Online Information Posted For Hospital District Board Candidates swers will be available on the LWVEP website and beginning April 8 on our facebook page: Website: www. lwv-estespark.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=8538 99348073608&ref=br_rs Election day is May 5, 2020. Mail-only ballots for the Park Hospital District The League of Women Voters of Estes elections will be mailed to voters beginPark (LWVEP) will post answers to ning April 13, 2020. Ballots should be questions posed to candidates for the mailed back by April 20. Voters who preEstes Park Health Board of Directors, in fer to personally drop off a ballot may do lieu of our usual Candidate Forums due so at Estes Park Health, 555 Prospect Avto the current COVID-19 restrictions on enue Monday through Friday, April 13 public meetings. All registered voters in through May 4, between the hours of the Estes Valley are eligible to vote in 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., and on May 5 DISTRICT elections. between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 7:00 There are seven candidates running for p.m. The ballot box will be located in the three positions on the Estes Park Health entry way to the main lobby entrance of Board of Directors: Estes Park Health. Voters delivering balAaron Alberter lots to Estes Park Health are asked to (AAlberter@yahoo.com); Stephen Alper drop off ballots as quickly as possible (stephenalper@gmail.com); John Meiss- due to ongoing health considerations ner (jdmeissner@usa.com); Monty and to avoid hospital staff and those Miller (incumbent) seeking care. Any changes to these in(montygmiller@gmail.com); Diane structions will be posted on this link: Muno (incumbent) https://eph.org/about-us/board-of-direc(dianemuno@MSN.com); James Murtors/may-2020-board-election/ phy (Denver_Visitor@yahoo.com); For questions, contact Robin Converse, William Pinkham (incumbent) Chair, Voter Service Committee, (binkham57@gmail.com).

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Terri Brant Correia Estes Park CNO Is Recognized For Her Dedication

From Vern Carda, Estes Park Health (EPH), CEO, “Terri Brandt Correia, EPH Chief Nursing Officer resigned her position. I am pleased because Terri is making the best choice for her family but saddened that Estes Park Health will lose a great team player. Terri shared with me that she has enjoyed working with all the staff at Estes Park Health and would like to give special recognition to her dedicated direct reports who have worked shoulder-to-shoulder with Terri since she started. Terri shared, “This is a truly exceptional, talented, and hardworking group of healthcare leaders. I

know that the great work we’ve been doing, especially related to COVID-19, will continue because of the committed staff that is in place. I’m honored that I was able to experience this time at Estes Park Health. I will always remember my time here fondly.”

Terri and her family have determined that Estes Park is not the right forever home for them. “This is an incredibly beautiful part of the world, but it just isn’t the right place for us to settle down long term.”

Currently Senior Leadership is working to identify potential interim CNO candidates to lead while a search is conducted for a full-time CNO. It is the goal to have an interim CNO in place soon so that this new person will have an opportunity to work alongside Terri prior to her departure. Vern continued, “I am confident that as an organization we will continue to make a positive difference in the health and well-being of our community because of the leadership Terri has provided over the last year.”

Everyone at Estes Park Health would like to thank Terri for her dedication to the organization and we wish her well on her journey to find her next place to call home.

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Don’t Delay Life-Saving Emergency Care During This Pandemic

Update On Positive COVID-19 Staff Member

Vern Carda, Estes Park Health CEO

The single positive COVID-19 testing of one of EPH’s staff members is still just a single positive. The other staff memMembers of the Emergency Room staff.

Courtesy photo bers who work closely with this individual have all been tested negative during Dr. John Meyer, Chief of Staff and Estes Park Health is encouraging the Emergency Department (ED) physician community to take advantage of the new this weekend. encourages the Estes Park community to Virtual Visit option to speak with a Vern Carda, Estes Park Health CEO reseek emergency care when needed. “I’ve Physician Clinic provider and discuss sponded, “I am not surprised by this rehad a few cases this week where patients the severity of their illness. The provider sult. I have complete confidence that all almost waited too long for emergency will let the patient know if they should staff at Estes Park Health are following care. Luckily the outcomes were good.” be seen in the Physician Clinic or go to the procedures and processes set in place the ED. Virtual Visits are either conby the Infection Prevention Director and Estes Park Health is not unique in this ducted by audio or video using a smart- shared with all staff by those in leadersituation of people avoiding the ED. Many hospitals are seeing a large drop in phone, computer, or tablet. Patients can ship. I want the community to know that call the Physician Clinic at 970-586-2200 we are following CDC guidelines beemergency department visits and that to set up a Virtual Visit or request a vir- cause it is the right thing to do. I also has ED physicians nervous. Dr. Chris tual appointment via their My Health want the community to know that strict Daley, Emergency Room physician adherence to the CDC guidelines are as shared, “I think many of our community Connection portal. More information members are nervous to come to the ED about the Estes Park Health Virtual Vis- much to protect our patients and the its is available at: eph.org/virtualvisits. community as it is to protect our famibecause of the fears surrounding COVID-19. People should not be conComing to the Emergency Department lies.” cerned that they’re going to be exposed is usually an unplanned and stressful The staff member wore appropriate to COVID-19 if they come to our ED.” event for most patients and even more personal protective equipment (PPE) so during the COVID-19 healthcare cri- during every brief patient interaction.

Estes Park Health has had a screening sis. At Estes Park Health you will receive Per CDC guidance regarding PPE and process in place for entry into the ED since March. Leslie Roberts, ED Director personal, professional care, and treatment by our highly trained and dedisays, “We are screening people when cated ED nurses and physicians. We they come to the ED entrance. Patients with emergency care needs are registered strive every day to treat each patient in and taken back to see an ED physician. If our ED like they are our family or any close friend. We have strict processes in a person coming to the ED meets the place which follow the CDC guidelines criteria currently established by the to ensure the safety of our patients and CDC for possible COVID-19 exposure, this person is met by an ED nurse in full our staff. We want you to know and rest assured that we are always ready and PPE and taken to a negative pressure prepared for whatever emergency arises room for additional assessment.” at any time.

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interaction time, those interactions do not reach the definition of exposure.

Estes Park Health has always operated under the assumption that COVID-19 is in the community and has taken the proper precautions to prevent exposure for instances just like this one. EPH has been working closely with Larimer County Department of Health and Environment and strictly following all of their recommendations and guidelines.

Larimer County Public Health encourages everyone to continue practicing proper hygiene etiquette, social distancing, and following the COVID-19 guidelines to keep themselves safe.

EPH is here for you and we do everything in our power to keep our staff, our families and our community safe.

Available Community Resources: Estes Park Health website: eph.org/covid-19/ Larimer County Public Health: www.larimer.org/health/ communicable-disease/ coronavirus-covid-19 Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment: covid19.colorado.gov/ CDC: www.cdc.gov/ coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html COVID-19 Symptoms: www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019ncov/symptoms-testing/symptoms.html COVID-19 Testing: www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019ncov/symptoms-testing/testing.html The Estes Park Health will closely monitor what is happening at the federal, state and county level as talks continue to make adjustments concerning the Stay-at-Home order.

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Straight Talk About The Covid-19 Virus By: Terry A Rustin MD I have drawn questions and comments from the Estes Park News Facebook page and will respond to them with the most current and reliable medical information.

MB wrote (March 21, 2020): Have been watching tourists downtown today (via webcam) and there is no apparent attempt at social distancing at all.

Monday they will have nowhere to stay and the problem will resolve itself.

There will probably be no one but locals walking their dogs... and hopefully we are smart enough to keep our distance from others.

Covid-19 virus is spread from person to person by expelling virus particles in exhaled breath. When an infected person coughs or sneezes (or even just breathes out,) virus particles are exhaled, suspended in tiny droplets of mucus from the lungs or saliva from the mouth. When someone inhales some of these droplets, the virus has been passed.

The body's immune system begins to attack the virus particles within hours of becoming infected. Individuals with compromised immune systems are at greater risk because their immune systems cannot respond effectively. This includes cancer survivors, people on chemotherapy for autoimmune disorders or cancer, people taking steroids like prednisone, people with chronic lung disease, and anyone over the age of 70.

People who are very sick know that they should isolate themselves—we al-

ways do that, even just with a cold or seasonal flu. But this virus is a bit different from some others. Most importantly, once infected, and long before symptoms occur, individuals can pass the virus on to others. Even after recovering from the infection, people continue to shed virus for several days. This means that some of our friends and neighbors could be infected and not know it, and could pass the virus on to others.

Since there is no way to know (at this time) who has had the virus and who has not, the only sensible move is to treat everyone as if they have been infected—especially for people in the high risk categories. This means we must all practice “social distancing” in every situation.

Will we feel foolish wearing a homemade fabric mask and latex gloves while shopping, standing six feet from people we are talking to, nodding instead of shaking hands, and hugging ourselves instead of our friends? No doubt about it. Yet, until a vaccine is developed (most likely next year), it is the best way we can protect ourselves, our loved ones, and our community.

Will visitors to our town practice social distancing, wear masks, and stay inside if they have a cough? Not a chance.

If Covid-19 takes hold in Estes Park, it will be devastating. So, Mr. Bonk, do not count on informed behavior from visitors, do not expect them to leave by Monday, and be aware that there is nothing about being a local that protects anyone from this virus.

Dr. Rustin is a Board-certified internist and half-year resident of Estes Park.

News Update From Safeway We appreciate the community's cooperation and understanding during this time and we’d like to reiterate some of the changes that we have put in place for the safety of our customers and employees: We’ve installed Plexiglas at all check stands as an additional protective barrier.

7 a.m.-8 p.m. limited shopping hours

are still put in place.

Senior and high risk shopping has extended to Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 7 a.m.-9 a.m.

One way markers in aisles have been put into place to help with social distancing.

Main door entrance only and facility limit has been put in place so social distancing can be managed accordingly.

Nonprofits Response Agile and Inspiring

Laurie Dale Marshall, Executive Director EPNRC

To the Good People of Estes Park: You’ve likely heard me say that nonprofits are the safety net of a community. At the beginning of this crisis, the Estes Park Nonprofit Resource Center (EPNRC) amplified our mission to support, connect, and inspire community nonprofits to strengthen that safety net. Our local nonprofit organizations have adapted to the rapidly changing needs as a result of COVID19 and have found ways to make sure our community has what we need.

It is inspiring to see collaboration happen so readily and for organizations to value sharing ideas and resources.

Nonprofits are sharing space at Crossroads to consolidate access to social services. This will make “finding services” easier for the community. EPNRC and the American Legion have partnered to add a food access point for those out of work or working harder than ever. Funding from the Town’s Community Relief Fund supports this Community Hot Meals program; over 2000 meals have been served so far.

Nonprofits are innovative problemsolvers; we are constantly adapting to changes in funding trends, community needs, and available assets. The Estes Park Health Foundations has created a fund to directly support a safe and healthy community. The Foundation’s fundraising allowed the hospital to create four negative pressure rooms to contain the air of infected patients. Our Chamber of Commerce created a social media site to promote local restaurants that continue to serve take-out and delivery.

Serving and collaborating with our business, Town, and organizational

partners, EPNRC ensures that the perspective of nonproifts is present as solutions are developed and resources allocated. It has been inspiring to represent the nonprofit community in efforts to provide community relief.

Last week I sat in my car in the parking lot of the post office, opening a stack of mail. Among them were several handwritten envelopes to EPNRC. As I opened one after another of donations to our EP Nonprofit Relief Fund, I became overwhelmed by not only the generosity, but the trust imparted in each check and in every online donation we’ve received since launching the Fund just two weeks ago.

These donations show that you trust in this safety net and the nonprofits holding on so tightly. It’s invigorating to watch this Fund grow, knowing it will be able to support projects that ensure essential needs are easily accessible now and beyond COVID-19. With support from the Village Thrift Shop, we have already funded technology equipment to Estes Valley Crisis Advocates and have requests for food programs, economic assistance programs, and enhanced phone systems to make access to services easier. With over $10,000 in individual donations, the Fund is growing every day. Thank you, Estes Park!

Each week, EPNRC hosts a ZOOM at Noon meeting to stay connected to our nonprofit partners. I assure you what I see on my screen is not a grid of frowns, beleaguered by the tasks at hand, but smiles of leaders eager to share and celebrate. I feel reassured when I look out at these smiling faces. You should, too.

This crisis, although universally impacting, doesn’t look the same for all of us.

Struggles that existed prior to this pandemic have been made more dramatic.

There must be an equally dramatic response. With your ongoing support and trust, our local nonprofits will continue to adapt to the certainty that we’re going to be needing that safety net more than ever before.

Be well, Estes Park, and thank you for your unwavering inspiration, Laurie Please reach out to EPNRC to stay connected to our efforts and the efforts of our partners. Our website has resources about and for nonprofits, as well as ways to support the EP Nonprofit Relief Fund. You can always reach us at info@epnonprofit.org.

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Increase Your Yield With Square Foot Gardening boards that make up the edges of your raised bed. Place a nail every 12 inches both lengthwise and widthwise on your raised bed borders. Then, take a sturdy string and connect the nails you have placed, so that you end up with a bed of soil that has a grid of string across the top, dividing the bed into 40 equal squares.

Now all you need to know is what you want to plant, and how many of each vegetable to plant in each square. TypiBy: Nannette Chisholm cally, each square will hold 1, 4, 9 or 16 seeds or plant starts, depending on how For those of you who have enjoyed large the plant will grow. Some plants tending a raised bed garden plot with will need more than a single square foot Estes Valley Community Garden to mature and grow well, so you can use (EVCG), you know by now that certain a section of 4 square feet, or perhaps a plants do better in raised beds than othsmall mini-row consisting of two or ers, and that space restrictions of a four three square by ten plot may foot blocks that influence what lie next to each you choose to other. grow. Many of us who have experiThere are enced gardening many charts in other areas of that you can the country are find online, givused to a large ing guidelines plowed section of for how many land where we plants of each plant our crops in type would fit rows and spend a into a square good deal of our foot. Here is one summertime example of such weeding those a reference rows. chart, sourced from Pinterest. With a little online Square foot gardening is a technique that was developed by Mel Bartholomew, searching, you can find all the informaan American gardener and author, in the tion you would need in order to chart out your garden in the square foot gar1970s. Advocates of this type of gardendening method. ing believe that you can grow more produce, use less soil and water, and spend a Refer to last month’s article, “Improvfraction of the time traditionally needed ing Your Garden with Companion to weed and maintain a garden.

Planting”, as you plan out your squares.

How do you do it? First, build and pre- This way, you can be sure to plant herbs, pare your own raised bed or rent a raised flowers, and vegetables together that bed garden plot with EVCG. A huge perk will be beneficial to each other. If you of gardening with EVCG is that your soil missed it, visit evcg.org/resources and and fertilizers are provided, thereby giv- click on “Techniques & Suggestions” for the archived article. ing you a jumpstart on the whole raised bed preparation process. Given the curNannette Chisholm has lived in Estes rent pandemic situation, also cross your Park for the past 20 years. She earned her fingers that the Community Garden will Master of Science Degree in Sustainable be able to open this year.

Systems Design in 1991, and has a love Then, measure your plot into foot long for gardening, hiking and being immersed in the natural world. She has been a garsections by driving a small nail into the dener with EVCG for three years.

The Story Of Lula W. Dorsey lease. Submit your paragraphs digitally (preferred) to choymanwendell@estesvalleylibrary.org or hard copy to the front desk. Here is the next of the submissions.

By: Sybil Barnes

Lula W. Dorsey was born in Dallas in 1899, the daughter of Henry and Lula Dorsey. Her father ran a printing business and her mother was a local leader in home missions and children's work for the Methodist Church. She first came to the YMCA of the Rockies with her older sister Emily in 1919. The family cabin overlooking Wind River and what would become Tunnel Road was completed in 2020 offers all of us the opportunity to 1921. Dorsey Lake was conceived by her celebrate not only the passage of the 19th father, Henry Dorsey, Sr. as a place for Amendment but also the achievements of children to fish. The family donated women over that last 100 years. Celebrafunds for a meeting room - the Texas tions are planned nation-wide, in every cottage. Individually and collectively, the state and in local communities. A number family contributed funding for several of local organizations and community cabin renovations and the building of leaders, under the leadership of Jean new cabins. Her brother, Henry Dorsey, McGuire, have formed a committee to co- Jr. contributed funding for the Longordinate the local celebration under the ti- House. In 1976 she offered to fund the tle, “100 Years: A Celebration of Women.” conservation of a section of the original As a part of the festivities, we plan to colWind River Lodge and move it to a new lect stories about Estes Valley women in site near the swimming pool for use as a the form of paragraphs. Submission pemuseum. The Lula W. Dorsey Museum riod: Now to May 15. Maximum length: opened July 29, 1979 and was staffed by 200 words, A story about any woman with her great-niece, Lulie Melton (nee Lulaa connection to Estes Park. These parabeth Cox) and her husband Jack Roe graphs will be collected by the Estes Valley Melton with the help of many volunteers Library. They will then appear in the local and seasonal Y employees.. Lula Dorsey newspapers and 100 will be chosen to be died in 1980. The Dorsey Museum conpublished as a booklet for November retinues as a primary source for the history of the Y Camp and the Estes valley.

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‘LEAN ON ME’, OUR THEME FOR THE CURRENT CRISIS…AND FOR ALL TIME I read that Bill Withers died recently. At first the name did not ring a bell with me, until they mentioned one of the songs he wrote and recorded and the melody began coursing through my mind. When it did and those words came to mind I was reminded that they have been the theme of my life…and many others. Hopefully they are yours as well, both for our current crisis and for all time. These words, recorded by Withers, Bruce Springsteen, and many other artists, go like this. Please consider them as your own ‘reason to be’.

“Lean on me. Sometimes in our lives we all have pain. We all have sorrow. But if we are wise we know that there’s always tomorrow. Lean on me when you’re not strong. I’ll be your friend, I’ll help you carry on. For it won’t be long ‘til I’m gonna need somebody to lean on.

Please swallow your pride if I have things you need to borrow. For no one can fill those of your needs that you don’t let show. Lean on me when you’re not strong, And I’ll be your friend, I’ll help you carry on. For it won’t be long ‘til I’m gonna need somebody to lean on. If there’s a load you have to bear that you can’t carry I’m right up the road, I’ll share your load. If you just call me. So just call on me brother when you need a hand. We all need somebody to lean on. I might have a problem that you’d understand. We all need somebody to lean on. Lean on me when you’re not strong. I’ll be your friend, I’ll help you carry on for it won’t be long ‘til I’m gonna somebody to lean on. Lean on me.”

One of my own personal experiences certainly testifies to this, Many of you know that I was recently treated for colon cancer. A dear family in Fort Collins were there for us throughout the ordeal. Since the onslaught of the coronavirus their daughter has been gravely ill and treated at MCR in Loveland and the parents have also struggled with some symptoms which they are treating in isolation. A similar story could be told by millions. Praise God that many of them, including our friend, Tina, are on the road to recovery.

One of the saddest thing about our current situation is that at just the time when millions of people ‘need somebody to lean on’ there are only limited ways that we can be there for them. I read recently the words of a nurse working with the most seriously ill of the coronavirus patients who, as patients draw close to their demise, can only tell concerned loved ones that news and, with it, giving little hope. We all know of family members who can only text or phone their loved ones in treatment…no touching, no personal visits, no hugs, no hand-holding prayers. All of us who have worked with the Hospice and other grief-sharing programs here in Estes Park know how vital those things are to people in such dire times…and now they are not allowed.

So, what can we do? One of the greatest things that we can do during such limited times is to listen! We are blessed to live at a time when technology allows us to communicate by cell phones and IPhones and other such means. The most crucial part of those conversations is to listen. An expert in the field defines a problem that many share: “Conversation in the U.S. is an exercise in which two people ‘talk’ but neither ‘listens’, as such it is a ‘dialogue of the deaf’.” So, let me encourage us all to use what author John Drakeford calls “The Awesome Power of the Listening Ear” so that you can compassionately help those we know that are hurting right now, allowing them to ‘lean on you’, knowing that in coming days, you will need someone to lean on as well.

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We have a new format this year to comply with social distancing protocol. Rather than a designated day, we are allowing organizations to select their own date and time. You may pick up trash bags, donated by CDOT, at the Marina, fill at your convenience, and return to the Marina for disposal. Questions? Call Annie or Denali at the Marina: 970-586-2011.

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Application Deadline Please return your preregistration application to the Elementary School office no later than May 8th 2020. You can also mail your application in to the address listed below.

We are excited to announce that our Preschool program is expanding next year! Our program is for children ages 4 and 5 who will enter kindergarten the following year.

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Celebrating our 2020 Estes Park High School Graduates We are pleased to help honor and support our 2020 EPHS grads whose final year in high school will be known for COVID-19; stay-at-home orders; the school shutdown; remote learning; social distancing and canceled graduation celebrations. This week, we feature and honor 20 EPHS grads and in the coming weeks, the rest of the Class of 2020 will be printed on our pages. Congratulations, Class of 2020! You are Mountain Strong!

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Then And Now: A Look Back At 1918 By: Laurie Button

In the weeks and months since the Coronavirus began gripping the world, many comparisons have been made with the Spanish Flu epidemic that ravaged populations across the globe in 1918, 1919, and to some degree into 1920. In many ways the pandemics are eerily similar, yet in others the two are distinctly different. With that in mind, let’s take a trip back in time.

Scientists have yet to arrive at any sort of universal agreement when it comes to the exact origin of the Spanish Flu. They do know, however, that the disease seems to have appeared first in the United States, Europe, and areas in Asia before reaching points as far north as Alaska and remote islands in the Pacific. They also know it was an H1N1 influenza with avian roots.

Before the virus ran its course, scientists and historians believe it infected at least 500 million people—in other words, one third of the world’s population at the time. The number of deaths is

thought to have been close to 50 million, with estimates ranging from 20 to 100 million people worldwide. Due to poor recordkeeping, it’s impossible to arrive at an accurate number of the

actual loss of life. In the United States about 675,000 Americans died.

The first known case was reported in a World War I Army training facility at Fort Riley, Kansas on March 4, 1918.

(Note: Another source says it was March 11th.) Just before breakfast that morning, Pvt. Albert Gitchell reported to the

camp hospital complaining of cold-like symptoms: sore throat, fever and headache. By noon, more than 100 soldiers had reported similar symptoms. A cook, Gitchell was one of the lucky ones: He recovered, but many others did not. Herded into similar camps by the tens of thousands and then sent overseas on overcrowded ships, the soldiers lived in a perfect storm of conditions allowing the influenza to spread like wildfire. Then, unsanitary conditions at the front lines exacerbated the situation. In the end, more U.S. soldiers died from the Spanish Flu (15,849 in France and another 30,000 stateside) than they did in combat (26,277 perished in the Meuse-Argonne Offensive).

Combatants on both sides of the trenches fell victim to this “take no prisoners” disease. During the summer of 1918, the first wave of the epidemic hit German forces on the Western Front. At the time they were waging an aggressive offensive they hoped would determine the outcome of the war. Arrival of the Spanish Flu played a significant role in in demoralizing and weakening the German troops.

Several things made this strain unique.

The first was its severity. Patients suffered from excruciating headaches, debilitating fevers, and—beginning on their faces—their skin would turn almost blue. The lungs of those stricken would fill with fluid and patients would succumb to the viral disease in a few days; often, death came within just a few

hours. The second facet of the infection that continues to baffle pathologists is why it preyed upon so many strong, healthy, young adults. The graph illustrating the ages of those who died resembles a “W,” with the usual peaks representing the very young and elderly.

But then there’s a significant spike in the middle representing young adults aged 20 to 40.

With no vaccine to protect against influenza and no antibiotics to treat the secondary bacterial conditions associated with such infections, aspirin was one of the few medications prescribed and it was given in doses so large that the cure was often worse than the disease itself. Worldwide control efforts were limited to non-pharmaceutical means such as isolation, quarantine, persistent personal hygiene, use of disinfectants, and limitations of public gatherings. Unfortunately, all of those treatments were applied unevenly both in our country and across the globe.

Let’s back up a little. Why is the epidemic referred to as the Spanish Flu? It’s true that many thousands of Spaniards were infected and died—King Alphonso XIII himself was stricken—but those facts were secondary. The censors of the Allies and Central Powers worked hard to conceal information about the disease to keep citizens in the dark and military morale healthy. But Spain was neutral in WWI and maintained a free press. As a result, the only source of news much of the world received about the disease came from Spain. Thus, it became known as the Spanish Flu. The pandemic actually lasted almost three years with three distinct waves.

Some historians list a fourth wave beginning in late 1919, but that is a minority opinion. As we’ve noted, the first wave began in March 1918. It was relatively

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ended but it also admitted the reality of a new challenge: fighting infectious disease.

Almost a century later, in 2008, researchers announced they felt they understood minor as epidemics go, more closely resembling a seasonal flu bug. That bout of influenza subsided a bit during the summer months but reared its ugly head with a vengeance in the fall. The second wave was the deadliest of all.

In 1918 citizens were asked to observe many of the same restrictions we face today: schools and movie theaters were closed, public gatherings were banned, and people were expected to wear masks.

Many people followed the guidelines.

Those who did not, paid a heavy toll. The most disastrous response was that of the City of Philadelphia on Sept. 18. 1918.

Dr. Wilmer Krusen, director of Public Health and Charities for the city at the time, insisted mounting fatalities were not caused by the Spanish Flu, but rather the normal seasonal variety of influenza.

As a result, on that fateful day in September city officials sponsored a Liberty Loan parade. It was attended by tens of thousands of Philadelphians and the disease spread like wildfire. In just 10 days, more than 1,000 residents died, and another 200,000 people were sick. Only then did the city of Philadelphia close its saloons and theaters and adopt preventative measures. By March 1919, in excess of 15,000 Philadelphians had lost their lives.

The actions of many other cities in the nation took the disease much more seriously. For example, life in St. Louis, Missouri, was much different. Officials there opted to close schools, businesses, and

public gatherings. As a result, the mortality rate in St. Louis was just oneeighth of Philadelphia’s during the peak of the pandemic.

In another example, residents of San Francisco were fined $5—a significant amount at the time—if they were caught in public without masks.

They were charged with disturbing the peace.

While the fighting of WWI ended on Nov. 11, 1918, the Spanish Flu continued to wreak international havoc. The disease flared again in the U.S. as soldiers returned from the war. It eventually infected almost 28 percent of the country’s population before finally petering out.

The fact of the matter is that by that point those infected had either died or developed an immunity to the infection.

In its Dec. 28, 1918 publication, the American Medical Association noted that one momentous conflict might have

Celebrate May Day Next Friday, May 1!

May Day (May 1) is a holiday rich in history and folklore, celebrating the return of spring! When our kids were young, we had lots of family fun leaving delightful little May Day baskets at the door of our friends and neighbors.

During these trying times, why don’t we bring it back and celebrate the 1st of May next Friday!

May Day has been celebrated throughout history because it is halfway between the spring equinox and the summer solstice! This tradition was popular throughout the 19th and 20th centuries, especially with children. The custom was to hang the May basket, knock on the door and then run, the goal was not to get caught leaving the goodies.

The May Day basket is still a cherished tradition for some

Americans though it’s less known today. To make a May basket, simply take a colored piece of paper and fold it into a cone; then fill with flowers!

If you don’t have colored paper, even a rolled-up paper plate would do. Cut a handle out of a thin, cardboard box or paper plate and staple to the cone.

Fill your basket with little gifts such as flowers, seed packets, baked cookies, candies, and/or little trinkets.

Adorn your May Basket with colored paper, pretty streamers or tissue paper!

Why not celebrate May Day this year, marking the return of spring and the renewed gift of life. Let’s let others know that we love them and are thinking of them during these tough times!

Let’s do this, Estes Park!

Happy May Day!

what had made the 1918 flu so deadly.

After examining tissue samples from soldiers who had died and the permafrostpreserved bodies of victims in Alaska, a grouping of three genes was discovered by pathologists. That grouping enabled the virus to weaken a victim’s bronchial tubes and lungs, clearing the way for bacterial pneumonia. During their decadelong research, scientists were also able to reconstruct the Spanish Flu’s DNA sequence.

Since 1918, there have been several other influenza pandemics, although none would be as deadly. Even so, the number of fatalities is staggering. A flu pandemic from 1957 to 1958 killed about 2 million people worldwide, including 70,000 people in the United States. A pandemic from 1968 to 1969 killed approximately 1 million, including about 34,000 Americans.

More than 12,000 Americans died during the H1N1 (or “Swine Flu”) pandemic that gripped the world from 2009 to

2010.

The COVID-19 pandemic of 2020 continues to spread as scientists work together to find a vaccine for the Coronavirus. Today, citizens around the world are being asked to do (and not do) many of the same things and make the same sacrifices made by the people who experienced the Spanish Flu a century ago and those measures have made a difference. In addition, there have been so many advances in medical technology in the past 100 years, we can—and will—beat this disease. But it will take time, patience, and perseverance to do so.

As our country begins to recover and reopen, we need to be adamant in championing the hygiene skills we’ve mastered and for some time to come we’ll need to observe that important

phrase I’ve become so very tired of hearing but continue to follow—social-distancing. Fortunately, we’ve learned from the pandemics of the past and have taken more than one step forward in the war against COVID-19. In the process, however, we’ve also discovered that we’re not invincible. And after all of the work we’ve done to this point to defend ourselves and our world against this killer, we can’t afford to take two steps back now. Follow the lead and advice of our medical professionals. It won’t be easy because we’re all suffering in one way or another, but we can do this. Stay safe everyone and hope to see you soon.

Note: Much of the information included in this article originated from the following sources: Journal of Preventative Medicine and Hygiene, National Center for Biotechnology Information; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; History.com; and my own personal WWI research.

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Estes Park Physician Offers Insight On How To Talk To Your Children About The Coronavirus

Answer your child’s questions during a time of such uncertainty can be difficult. UCHealth family medicine physician provides some helpful tips.

By: Kati Blocker, UCHealth

With the constant media chatter, schools closed, and playdates and museum visits canceled, kids will naturally have questions about the coronavirus and COVID-19.

It can be challenging for parents — none of them experts on coping with a worldwide pandemic — to try to explain what is happening.

Dr. Richard Payden, a family medicine physician at UCHealth Primary Care – Estes Park, shares important concepts to consider when speaking with children about the novel coronavirus pandemic.

Know your audience “One of the most important factors

when discussing something with a child is realizing that they are not always thinking in the same way that you are, ” Payden said.

Some children take things very literally, while others may let their imaginations run wild with all the facts. Neither is a good or bad way of responding, only important to consider.

“Before answering any of the questions about a topic as significant as coronavirus or the disease caused by it, COVID-19, it is important that you make the answers that you are giving as age-appropriate as you can.”

Should I always tell the truth to my child about coronavirus, even if they are asking questions with difficult answers?

“I don’t believe that lying to a child is a good thing to do,” Payden said. “I think it is important that you craft your answer in a way that will inform your child of the pertinent facts needed to answer the question, but also keeping in mind that they may not fully comprehend the gravity of some of their questions.”

How can I relate what is going on with the coronavirus to other events in my child’s life?

Children often understand situations better when they are compared to something that rings familiar.

For example, children in Colorado often deal with snowstorms that close schools and make going outside risky.

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Medical and Behavioral Health: Salud is providing phone visits! It is important to stay connected to your provider during this health crisis. Reasons for a phone visit might include a diabetes check, medication refill, prenatal care, behavioral health and any other reason you would meet with your provider. Your provider can address your health needs through a phone visit and arrange a follow up visit if needed.

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Payden said he’d explain it like this: “If a snowstorm comes in over the mountains, it can be dangerous. If you do all the right things to prepare for the storm, then you should be OK. However, it can still be dangerous if you go outside and expose yourself to the storm — much like how it is better not to go to school or stores and risk exposing yourself to the virus.

“And the cold can be more dangerous for older people than it is for younger people, just as the virus is more dangerous for older people than it is for younger people.”

Payden provides more advice for parents talking to their children about coronavirus: What is coronavirus?

“Coronavirus is a germ that in most people will cause a cold, and it is around every year in the winter,” Payden said.

“This year there is a new type of coronavirus. And this particular germ can make people sick enough that they may have to go to the hospital. ” How do I not get the coronavirus?

“Coronavirus is spread through what are called respiratory droplets. These droplets are made when people cough, sneeze, have runny noses, or even when they speak. These droplets can then spread to other people, giving them the virus. But there are things people can do to help stop the virus from going from one person to the next.”

By teaching them how they can help stop the spread of the coronavirus, you can help your children feel empowered: • Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. This is especially important when you cough, sneeze, or blow your nose. “If your child cannot count to 20, sing the first verse of ‘Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star’ with them,” Payden suggested. And if you need to mix it up, two verses of the “Happy Birthday” song or one time through the “Alphabet” song will also work. “The group Pinkfong, makers of the song ‘Baby Shark,’ have come out with a ‘Baby Shark, Wash Your Hands’ video teaching kids how to wash their hands properly in a fun sing-along version,” Payden added.

• Stay home as much as possible. This is important so that people don’t run into other people with the virus and spread it.

• When out and about, try to keep a distance of six feet from others. Learn more about physical distancing, also called social distancing. “This is why schools have been canceled and most stores are closed at this time, ” Payden said. “This is helping keep many people from getting together in the same area with very little space between them.”

How will I feel if I get coronavirus?

Children sick with COVID-19 most often present with symptoms similar to the cold or flu — runny nose, cough or fever. However, COVID-19 can be more serious for children with certain lung or immune problems. The same is true of adults with these conditions and people over the age of 60.

“If you are to get sick, then you should make sure to stay away from other people, except for the people who are caring for you,” Payden said.

What happens if older people, like grandma or grandpa, get the virus?

Older adults and people with weak immune systems are at higher risk for severe COVID-19 symptoms, which could result in hospitalization.

“It’s important that everyone try to avoid going near older adults when they are sick, ” Payden said. “This will help stop the virus from reaching them and getting them sick. ” Now that our family is staying home, what should be my focus when it comes to my children?

Less screen time: “While children may be home a lot more during this pandemic, they should still be sticking with the recommended amounts of screen time,” Payden said.

Screen time includes television, computer, video games, phones and tablets. According to the World Health Organization, daily recommended screen times include: • No screen time for children under 2 years of age.

• Children 2-5 years of age get less than one hour of screen time.

• Children 5-17 years of age have less than two hours of screen time.

Payden said that more recent research has shown that less time may be even better, as children consistently getting above these recommendations have higher risks of depression, anxiety and obesity in adulthood.

“A good substitute for screens is reading, games, cards, or activities,” he said.

More activity: “Activity in this regard means physical activity,” Payden said. “It is important for a growing child to get plenty of activity.”

The current recommendations for the minimum amount of activity — where a child is up and being physically active — is one hour per day.

“I feel that this should be easily attainable, especially as now there is ample time for activity with the reduced schedules for school as well as fewer leisure activities available given all of the closures throughout the country, ” he said.

Healthy eating: Healthy eating habits are always important, Payden said.

“Recent studies have found that children tend to model their parents when it comes to their lifestyles,” he added. “So, it is important to make sure that everyone in the household is eating healthy.”

He recommends eating more fruits and vegetables, and less meat. Shop the outer aisles of the store — but skip the bakery and deli —to focus on fresh and whole foods rather than processed foods.

Frozen fruits and vegetables are good choices, too, as they are just as nutritious as their fresh counterparts yet often less expensive, Payden said.

“I like to think of grocery shopping as making a lap around the outskirts of the store while avoiding the center aisles as much as possible,” he said.

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Crossroads Helping Our Neighbors In Need Executive Director of Crossroads Ministry, Brian Schaffer, has an update to share: “One of our board members shared a quote from Pope Francis that I feel is fitting for us to consider during this time. We don’t have tons of homeless people roaming the streets in Estes Park, but there are people struggling with the thoughts of becoming homeless if things don’t change. Be on the lookout for the “bashful” people in our community who may be holding on for dear life and are in need of a helping hand. Extend a “virtual hand” and direct them to Crossroads Ministry where together we can help them through this challenging season.

Here’s what Pope Francis had to say: “I’d like to dwell on one point. This is the moment to see the poor. Jesus says we will have the poor with us always, and it’s true. They are a reality we cannot deny.

But the poor are hidden, because poverty is bashful. In Rome recently, in the midst of the quarantine, a policeman said to a man: “You can’t be on the street, go home. ” The response was: “I have no home. I live in the street. ” To discover such a large number of people who are on the margins…. And we don’t see them, because poverty is bashful. They are there but we don’t see them: they have become part of the landscape; they are things…. To “see” the poor means to restore their humanity.

They are not things, not garbage; they are people.”

In the past week we have been averaging between 18-26 families every day who are seeking assistance. Whether it be food to address the growling of their stomachs or rent money to calm the anxiety of not knowing where they will

lay their head tonight. Your staff of employees and volunteers are meeting people at their point of need and saying “We care about you and want to help! ” After a few questions are asked about exposure to COVID-19 and whether or not they’re feeling symptoms of it, we are asking how we can help alleviate urgent needs in their life. Many times the brief interaction in our parking lot while keeping the social distancing standards with masks, gloves, and other precautions, we’re able to witness the stress levels decrease as people are finding more solutions to their needs and hope for a better tomorrow. Just knowing there’s a place in the neighborhood where they can come for help is comforting. I’m so glad Crossroads Ministry is firmly established in the community for such times as we are in with COVID-19.

We’ve seen the floods and fires come and each time Crossroads has stepped in with open arms to help those affected by these disastrous events. We believe in the vision and mission of why we exist and know our God is faithful to supply all our needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus. We know people give to people, so we are grateful for the many donors and supporters who have been so generous to Crossroads over the years and especially during this season of great need. Thank you for standing with us! Until the end of May we have our financial matching program going on where your money is doubled when you give to our Neighbors in Need challenge.” Please send your donation to PO Box 3616, Estes Park, CO 80517, or give securely online at www.

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Miller, Muno And Pinkham For EP Health Board Of Directors To The Editor: I strongly endorse the re-election of Monty Miller, Diane Muno and Bill Pinkham to the Estes Park Health Board of Directors. These three were elected to the Board in 2017 and have served admirably for the last three years. We well remember that the Hospital was in dire straits in 2017 when these three joined the Board. Changes have occurred to solve the hospital's issues and help to secure its place in the Estes Valley community. The continued presence of a viable

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If Not You, Then Who? Town Board proclaims April as Child Abuse Prevention Month Estes Park joins communities across Colorado and the nation to proclaim April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month. As a community, we recognize and join with others to promote healthy child development, strengthen families and prevent child abuse and neglect. We have so many examples in our own community of people coming together to make an extraordinary difference in the lives of children and families, from schools, churches, clubs, nonprofits, and others.

This year, due to circumstances beyond our control, coming together and providing support looks a little different than in the past. We all know parenting isn’t easy and it is even more difficult during times of stress and uncertainty.

As we all adjust to stay-at-home orders, cancelled school and activities, physical distancing and working from home, it’s more important than ever that we support each another and help parents build their resilience.

Research has shown that isolation or limited social connections for parents are risk factors that can result in higher rates of child abuse and neglect. Parents and caregivers must take care of themselves and build their resilience so they can take care of their children.

Some ways parents and caregivers can care for themselves and community members include: • Be strong in the face of stress. Identify your most challenging parenting moments and make a plan for what you will do when these moments come up.

• Nurture caring friendships. Take your book club online or set up an online hangout with friends.

• Grow your knowledge of parenting and childhood development. Choose to

parent a little lighter right now. We are all going to make mistakes. Laugh more and shout less.

• Ask for support when you need it.

Reach out to EVICS for practical support like free diapers, wipes, formula, art kits, and more. Parent Educators are available for phone conversations to help guide and support you through parenting challenges. Connect with others, and access resources, on the EVICS Facebook page. It helps to know that other parents are experiencing the same struggles as you.

• Help your child manage their feelings and relationships. Help children develop skills so they can manage their emotions. This is especially important during this time of heightened anxiety in all of us. Respond warmly and consistently to your child.

• Take regular breaks during the day when you need them. Create time to relax and do something you enjoy. Even it’s just to sit and read a book for 20 minutes or practice a few yoga poses.

Stepping away to recharge is important.

All families need support, and when kids thrive, our community thrives. We all have a role! What can you do to help ensure the success of our future leaders, community members and workforce?

EVICS Family Resource Center provides programs and services that strengthen families, prevent abuse and neglect, aid caregivers, and promote positive parenting. To learn more and get involved, visit www.evics.org or call 970-586-3055.

Anyone concerned about the safety and well-being of a child should never hesitate to call the Colorado Child Abuse and Neglect hotline at 844-CO-4Kids. Calling to share concerns help families get the support they need.

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EVRPD Things To Do League Of Women Voters Online Information For Recreation & Park District Board Candidates The League of Women Voters of Estes Park (LWVEP) has posted answers to questions posed to candidates for the Estes Valley Recreation and Park District 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 eight candidates running for three seats on the Recreation and Park Board of Directors: Rachel Balduzzi (snurfala@hotmail.com); David Boon (dyboon@gmail.com); Ryan Bross (ryan.bross@bankofcolorado.com); Stanley Gengler, Incumbent (genglersc@gmail.com): Heather Gooch (hgooch81@gmail.com); Jason Knudson (Jason.knudson@gmail.com); Sarah Metz (sarah@estesparkhome.com); and Karen Randinitis (krandinitis@gmail.com).

Beginning April 10th, the candidates’ answers will be available on the LWVEP website and facebook page: Website: lwv-estespark.org.

Click on “news.”

Facebook: tinyurl.com/y7ht6cwm.

Election day is May 5, 2020. The Estes Park Recreation & Park District election is an in-person election on May 5. Voting will take place at the Estes Valley Community Center (Lower Level) 660 Community Drive, Estes Park, CO 80517 However, due to social distancing guidelines, absentee ballots are available to anyone who requests one. See evrpd.colorado.gov/evrpd-board-directors-election-info on how to request an absentee ballot. The application for an absentee ballot must be received by April 28th to receive a ballot by mail.

Mail the application to Heather Drees, Designated Election Official, P.O. Box 1379, Estes Park, CO 80517. To pick up a ballot in person, bring the absentee ballot application by May 1. Contact the Designated Election Official Heather Drees at heather@evrpd.com or 970-480-1359.

For questions, contact Robin Converse, Chair, Voter Service Committee, LWVEP robconverse56@gmail.com.

EVRPD BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION - TUESDAY, MAY 5, 2020 The election will determine three board members from the following candidate field: Rachel Balduzzi, David Boon, Ryan Bross, Stanley Gengler, Heather Gooch, Jason Knudson, Sarah Metz and Karen Randinitis.

The Estes Park League of Women Voters provided each of our eight candidates with a series of questions. The full document is available at evrpd.com Board of Directors Election Info page. Each candidate has a tab with their individual responses for your convenience.

The election is open to those who live within the District Boundaries. Valid proof of residency documents include a driver’s license or state ID, as well as a utility or property tax statement. (If EVRPD is a line item on your property tax statement, you live within the District boundaries) IN PERSON VOTING: You may submit a ballot in person on Tuesday, May 5 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the lower level of the Estes Valley Community Center.

MAIL-IN VOTING OPTION: An application must be submitted to heather@evrpd.com for an absentee mail-in ballot. You may download the application on the EVRPD Board of Directors Election Info page at evrpd.com.

If you would like to receive your ballot through the mail, you must file your application by the close of business on April 28. All completed mail-in ballots must be received by the Election Judge or DEO by 7 p.m. on May 5, 2020 to be counted.

COVID-19 RE-OPENING UPDATES FOR EVRPD EVRPD will begin opening their facilities on a limited basis, with protocols in

place on May 1, unless otherwise directed from State and County officials.

Please check evrpd.com for the latest information for the Golf Courses, Marina and Community Center.

VIRTUAL FITNESS OPTIONS Vicki Jennings: VickiJenns Fit friends (Bethany is teaching from this group too!)

Jackie Nelson: Estes Kundalini!

Patricia Gaultier-Owen: Patricia Zumba Party Les Mills On Demand - free for EVRPD members; no credit card required for sign-up! tinyurl.com/y9r375mk California Strength Home Workouts: visit CaliforniaStrength.com and set up a free account.

ANNUAL COMMUNITY CLEAN-UP We have a new format this year to comply with social distancing protocol.

Rather than a designated day, we are allowing organizations to select their own date and time. You may pick up trash bags, donated by CDOT, at the marina, fill at your convenience, and return to the marina for disposal. Questions? Call Annie or Denali at the Marina: 970-5862011.

VIRTUAL MEDICARE COUNSELING WITH CHRIS GRUBB During the EVCC closure, you may still want to do a review of your Medicare needs. Chris Grubb is working from home, answering calls and providing Medicare assistance. Contact him for help with any question, big or small!

Chris Grubb Licensed Sales Representative. 970-672-1092 or 888-568-5506.

Estes Park Women’s Golf Association The 18 hole golf course ladies group is planning to start the golf season.

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.

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Library Services Adapt To Safer-At-Home Times As Colorado begins the transition from stay-at-home to safer-at-home living, the library has been carefully planning its transition toward the phased return of appropriate staffing and services in its physical building. Last Monday, the Library’s Board of Trustees approved what we call the Phase Two Plan: a step-bystep guide for the weeks ahead.

Here are some key highlights of that plan: Health and safety of the public and staff remain the foremost priority. Larimer County’s libraries are all working together, and our steps toward re-opening are being informed by the County’s health professionals. Everything we do will be in alignment with State and County regulations, which may continue to shift on a day-to-day basis.

For now, Library staff members will continue working mostly from home, as they have been since the closure. Staff members doing essential on-site work will practice safety, including frequent hand-washing, sanitizing, physical distancing, and wearing masks and gloves.

We’re making certain we have adequate cleaning and safety supplies on hand. As you might imagine, many items are in short supply these days. We want to open for you without interruption, not opening for a spell, only to close because we’re out of sanitation supplies. We’re working with our suppliers, and we’ll operate only with these essentials.

Within the next few weeks, we expect to begin receiving the library materials

you currently have checked out. Thanks to all of you who’ve been saving your materials: you’ve done a great job! For now, kindly continue to keep those materials. Dues dates are suspended, and we’re fine free!

There’s no hurry to return materials: in fact, you can help by returning items in a gradual way. Returned materials will then be quarantined inside the building for one week before they safely return to the shelves. This is twice the number of days that the data tells us is required to enable the materials to be covid-free.

We know many of you are eager to borrow books, movies, kits and music again, and we’re eager to get them to you. To start, this will take the form of curbside pick-up: you call us ahead, we arrange a pick-up time, and safely pass the materials to you. Just like the pharmacy pick-ups and the take-out food of recent weeks.

Cliffhanger Used Books is planning to follow a similar time frame as the library.

Stay tuned to the library’s website, emails, Facebook and these newspaper pages for more updates. In the meantime, continue to enjoy the library’s streaming and recorded programs, digital books, audiobooks, downloadable movies, and magazines. These services have proven popular. Together, we’ll continue to stay safe, looking out for one another, sharing kindness and culture in ways that connect and sustain us.

Stephen Alper For Park Hospital District Board To The Editor: It is my privilege to write this letter of recommendation for Stephen Alper, Ph. D. Stephen Alper has informed me he is running for the Park Hospital District Board.

Over the past two years, I have had multiple discussions with Dr. Alper on the state of the health care, both in Estes Park, and the country as a whole. It is obvious to me that he has a unique background in this field. With his background and continued interest in the field, he can help this medical community maintain and improve on the high level of care our community needs and deserves.

Dr. Alper has served in multiple areas of medical care. He has been responsible for the quality of care, and financial growth of medical institutions. His suc-

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cess has been shown in the high level of growth as well as the important area of patient satisfaction. In the present environment, it is very difficult to balance quality of care, patient satisfaction, and financial stability in the medical field.

He has shown the ability not just to accomplish those goals, but to do so at the highest level.

In writing this recommendation, I have the advantage of knowing Stephen Alper personally. With that knowledge, over 45 years personal experience in clinical medicine, as well as having served on multiple hospital and medical center boards, it is without reservation that I do recommend Stephen Alper for the position of board member for the Park Hospital District Board.

Yours truly, Kim W. Sloan, M.D.

Library Programs Continue From The Comfort Of Home be found on the library’s website. Here is a roster of programs happening this week, and no advance sign-up is necessary: Live Storytime about Bears, with Chase Friday, April 24, 10:30-11 a.m.

Live: Baby Storytime with Melanie You can now bring the joys of live chilWednesday, April 29, 10:30-11 a.m. dren’s storytime right into your home— Live Storytime with Chase and say hello to the friendly faces of the Thursday, April 30, 10:30-11 a.m. library staff. You can discover new liWe’re all in this Together: Healthy Eatbrary resources—like free online ing with special guest, Hannah Knox, classes—or how to Book-a-Librarian for School District Mental Health Clinician a phone appointment to meet with a colThursday, April 30, 1:30 p.m. lege planner or an expert to help you Live Storytime with Melanie (pizza complete your advanced medical directheme) tives.

Friday, May 1, 10:30-11 a.m.

During these recent “stay-at-home” weeks, library programs have continued Free Legal Self-Help Clinic on new platforms. Many appear on Face- Wednesday, May 13, 2-5 p.m. book Live, along with recordings on More details at estesvalleylibrary.org.

YouTube. The public can now find many Call for an appointment. options by visiting the Facebook, InstaVisit estesvalleylibrary.org for more degram, and YouTube links at estesvalleylitails on these programs and the many brary.org. additional services available remotely.

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One Week Left For “Book Cover” Creativity The Estes Valley Library thanks the community for the many expressions of creativity received during this month’s Book Cover/Book Character Challenge. Photos continue to be received through April 30.

The promotion offers an opportunity to relieve stress while celebrating books and literacy, using clothing and props found around the house.

This

whimsical “call for photos” is not a competition. Everyone will be a winner. Entries will be shared in upcoming library promotions on the website and on Facebook and Instagram.

Although not required, for anyone who would like to format their photo into a sideby-side collage, there is an app that makes the process easy called “Pic Stitch.” Links to this app can be found on the library website’s Book Cover Challenge post at estesvalleylibrary.org.

Entries should include a copy of the original book cover.

Submit your photography to Cheryl at chomanwendell@ estesvalleylibrary.org anytime between now and April 30.

We Need Stan Gengler’s Continued Leadership On EVRPD Board To the Editor, and residents of the Estes Valley Recreation and Park District: I am writing to endorse Stan Gengler for re-election to the Board of the EVRPD. Stan currently brings outstanding experience and insight to the Board.

His qualifications speak for themselves, with extensive education and background in recreation administration, having led the EVRPD as Executive Director for 23 years. Stan demonstrates an ability to be open to all viewpoints when issues are brought before the Board. He carefully weighs input from staff and community members and other stakeholders in determining decisions. He acts with integrity and sound judgement as a Board member.

Stan is well known and respected in the local community, volunteering his time in many and varied capacities. Stan is also well known state-wide, because of his involvement in the Special Districts Association (SDA) of Colorado which encompasses many types of special dis-

tricts. This engagement and knowledge of how special districts operate, securing funding and meeting operational challenges, understanding small district liabilities and responsibilities, is an important quality that Stan brings to the Board.

Importantly, the Recreation District is facing many challenges during the current pandemic and there will be many decisions ahead as the district re-opens facilities and adjusts operations. The district will benefit greatly from Stan’s experience and knowledge during this important time. Stan has the skills to work with District staff guiding the funding and budgetary challenges ahead, while still fulfilling the District’s mission to enrich lives with quality recreation. Please vote for Stan Gengler in his bid for re-election to the EVRPD Board of Directors. As residents and taxpayers, we need his continued leadership.

Dot Dorman

Supports Stan Gengler For EVRPD Board Of Directors Position To The Editor: We would like to offer our support of Stan Gengler for re-election to the Estes Valley Recreation and Park District Board of Directors. We have known Stan for over 30 years and have served with him on many committees and projects here in the Estes valley. Stan has been the administrator for two parks and recreation districts over the past 38 years. His experience and leadership in both Greeley and Estes give him undeniably superior qualifications to serve in

this position. He is well acquainted with the workings of the EVRPD and brings very clear, concrete and organized problem-solving skills to the challenges and growth of our district. He is fair, honest and has a genuine desire to promote fiscal responsibility with the funds that are administered by this board. We will be voting for Stan Gengler for re-election to the EVRPD board and sincerely ask you to join us.

Tony and Sarah Fink

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Future In Healthcare Can Benefit From PHD Board Candidate Steve Alper To The Editor: Park Hospital District has had many ups and downs over the last 10 years or so. The current Board of Directors has done well in stabilizing the operations to ensure the future of our unique facility.

Having served on many boards, the one consistent comment I hear is that we always seem to have the same dedicated people who serve. The discussion revolves around wanting to have new people to serve and bring new ideas and concepts into board discussions. In the upcoming election there is an individual to consider who can bring new perspec-

tives as well as considerable expertise to the board. Stephen Alper has a depth of experience spanning 25 years in hospital and clinic administration that can help our board guide our facility toward a sustainable future. The future in healthcare may well have some uncertainty that can benefit from Steve’s experience.

He has overseen team building, technology and budget ranking that he can bring to Estes Park Health which can result in optimum patient care. Please consider voting for Steve so that he can add his level of expertise to the board.

Kent Smith

To The Editor: I am writing to support Stan Gengler for re-election to the Board of Directors of the Estes Valley Recreation and Park District. Stan has had a long and productive career with the district, first as the Executive Director and after retirement, as a member of the Board of Directors. If re-elected, he would continue to bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the board. I have had the opportunity to work with Stan for a number of years and have found him to be an outstanding recreation professional and

manager. Mr. Gengler has always placed the interests of the community and visitors to Estes first, in making decisions regarding activities provided by the district, Stan always practices fiscal responsibility in developing a balanced budget.

In addition, he is very effective in working cooperatively in partnership with Federal, State and local agencies to further recreation opportunities for the public. Your vote for Stan on May 5th would help to insure strong and effective leadership for the district.

Ken Czarnowski, Ph,D,

Floreine (Flo) Harris Estes Park resident Floreine (Flo) Harris died at her home.

No services are scheduled at this time.

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Angela Talandis - Treimer Angela Treimer passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2020 at the Estes Park Health Living Center, at the age of 68. She was born on November 11, 1951 along with her twin sister in Toronto, Canada.

Angela was brought to Estes Park two years ago by her sister and brother after she was diagnosed with a terminal illness. The past two years were some of the happiest of her life. She adored the beauty of RMNP and our amazing wildlife.

Angela enjoyed the healthful benefits of Healing Waters, went houseboating and fishing on Lake Estes and was delighted to be accepted for the spring session at Hearts & Horses, a wonderful physical therapy experience. She was a member of the Summit Church of Life Group, attending weekly. Angela loved her Lithuanian Heritage and lived her life as a Lithuanian-American.

She was preceded in death by her par-

ents, Vytautas (Vic) and Irene Talandis.

Angela is survived by her two sons, Damian Parker of Tallahassee, Florida and Stephen Parker of Mount Dora, Florida and two grandchildren (Stephen) Cierra and Luke Parker, her twin sister Helen Talandis Hahn, brother-in-law Richard H. Hahn of Estes Park, CO and brother Vitas "Andy" Talandis of Estes Park, CO. Memorial contributions may be made to Estes Park Living Center, 555 Prospect Avenue, Estes Park, CO. The family is suggesting a hanging flower basket to be sent in June. Last summer Angela took over the outdoor courtyard and turned it into a spectacular flower garden. Flower baskets would be a wonderful continuation of this enjoyment for all of the residents and staff. Many thanks to the Living Center staff who treated her like a queen.

Virtual & Online Church Services The church is not a building we may be physically separated, but we still connect. These Estes Park churches are live-streaming or making their 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 Mon-

Thurs.

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.

Estes Park Baptist Church, 2200 Mall Rd. Join us online Sundays at 10:30 a.m. on Facebook or at epbc.freeonlinechurch.com/live. Our calling is to keep the faithful engaged in preaching God's word.

EPIC Church Pastors Mark and Alice Wettengel invite you to EPIC (Estes Park International Church, a spirit filled church). Streaming services at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday and 10:30 a.m. on Wednesdays. www.facebook.com/EstesParkInternationalChurch Our Lady of the Mountains

Consider Donating Government Stimulus Checks To Crossroads To The Editor: As the federal government sends out direct cash payments help those that have lost their livelihoods in the Covid 19 shutdown, we have an opportunity to help to those who need it the most.

Many of us who will receive checks don’t need that money to survive the current crisis. Whereas, many of the suddenly unemployed hourly workers in Estes need help desperately.

A couple of weeks ago I proposed setting up a fund to receive contributions from individuals who don’t need the government payments. This fund would have identified people in need of basics, such as food and rent, until their jobs come back, and make payments to those individuals over the next several months, as needed.

The hourly workers in Estes Park are being hit by this crisis at the worst possible time. Many of them survive the offseason on a subsistence income, and they were looking forward to seeing their incomes rise as we enter the busy season in Estes. Then this crisis hit and now they have no income. Unfortunately, we are finding that many of these folks are falling between the cracks when it comes to getting any help from the $2 Trillion dollar package of government aid.

If they can’t pay the rent or feed their families, they will leave Estes Park. Once

they are gone, it will be very difficult to get them back, and all of us will suffer for it. Not just employers, but local residents who need services like home maintenance, cleaning, repairs, deliveries, and home health care. These are essential members of our community, and if we want our own local “economic stabilization,” we need to figure out how to keep them.

We don’t have time to set up a new fund, or a structure for reviewing cases and distributing aid. But we do have the Crossroads Ministry, and this is exactly what they are set up to do, and they have a great track record in supporting the most needy in our community (learn more at www. CrossroadsEPorg.

When you receive that $1,200 check, please consider sending all or part of it to Crossroads.

Sadly, as with most big government programs, a lot of the people who need the help the most aren’t getting it. You can help correct that problem in our community, by sending your donation to Crossroads, PO Box 3616, Estes Park, CO 80517, or give securely online at www.CrossroadsEP.org.

Thanks for your consideration, Frank Theis PS – I have no affiliation with Crossroads. I just know their great work from the flood relief efforts in 2013-2014.

Support Steve Alper For Estes Park Health Board Of Directors To The Editor: In less than three weeks we will be asked to elect three members to the Estes Park Health (EPH) Board of Directors. Although this election doesn’t get as much attention as our town trustee elections, it is absolutely critical that we have a hospital board comprised of knowledgeable, experienced and committed individuals who are willing to develop policies that are aligned with the needs and wishes of our residents. This is especially true as we all must deal with the uncertainties of the COVID-19 virus.

There are seven candidates (three are incumbents) running for the three open seats. Please take just a few minutes to read each candidates’ answers to questions posed by the League of Women Voter of Estes Park (LWVEP) at www.lwv-estespark.org/news.

After stating why they are running and

their qualifications, their answers, and non-answers, to the LWVEP questions are very revealing. Pay particular attention to their responses to question 3 on dealing with the current COVID-19 crisis and possible future pandemics, question 5 regarding the financial health and sustainability of EPH, and question 9 regarding the board’s position on the aidin-dying issue.

Based on his qualifications and comprehensive and thoughtful answers to the LWVEP questions, Steve Alper clearly stands out among the seven candidates.

Estes Valley residents expect and deserve a quality healthcare system. Steve Alper will bring to the Estes Park Health Board of Directors the kind of vision, expertise and compassion needed to fulfill that mission.

Danny and Judy Gigax

Catholic Church Virtual service at 10:00 a.m. on Sundays on Facebook. Go to www.facebook.com/olmestes2020/ Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church - LCMS www.mtcalvaryep.org Services online until further notice.

Divine Service Sunday 9 a.m.

Bible study Thursday 10 a.m.

Visit our website for ZOOM link to online services.

If your church has upcoming 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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A “New Normal” Election By: Judi Smith

In this weird new normal of ours, it is important to act normal if we can figure out what “normal” is. At least a part of normal must include continued participation in civic affairs, discussions and elections. There are multiple opportunities to “attend” on-line versions of our usual meetings including, but not limited to, Town Trustees. Ideally, we will continue these habits (virtually) in these turbulent times.

It is important to instill civic habits and education at a young age. The Junior Election Task Force attempts to encourage this with practice voting in public elections and face-to-face experience with both candidates and elected officials. Students who are confident and capable of voting as teenagers tend to continue to vote as adults. Judging from the depth and scope of student questions, which all seven Town Board candidates answered in detail, our Estes Park Mid-

dle School and High School students take voting very seriously. It is the goal of the Junior Election Task Force to encourage all students to read, think, speak, and write as John Adams so aptly put it some 200 years ago.

It is also critical that we continue to vote, locally as well as nationally. The April election, occurring just after the original suggestion that we “stay at home,” was a bit unique for both adults and students. “In person” school closed March 13, intending to return April 1 after Spring Break. On April 7th, teachers were still in the processes of recontacting students for “Cloud School” when Election Day occurred. Nevertheless, 118 students practice voted for the Town election. Along with selecting Wendy Koenig as Mayor, students chose Patrick Martchink, Cindy Younglund, and J. Scott Webermeier as Trustees.

(The adults elected Wendy Koenig, Patrick Martchink, Cindy Younglund, and Barbara MacAlpine, who will take

office on April 28th at our virtual Town Trustee Meeting.) The Fire Station Sale passed in both the adult and the student vote.

We must be prepared for the “new normal” to continue for some time. The upcoming Special Election Districts on May 5 includes both the Hospital District eph.org/about-us/board-of-directors/may-2020-board-election/ and the Estes Valley Recreation and Parks District. evrpd.colorado.gov/evrpd-boarddirectors-election-info. Neither of these districts require Town residence. Most individuals whose primary address is within the confines of the Estes Valley can vote in both of these elections. There are seven candidates for three positions on the Park Hospital Board ballot and eight candidates for three positions on the EVRPD ballot. These are separate elections. The mail-in ballots for the Estes Park Health Hospital Board election should be arriving now. The Estes Valley Recreation and Park District has

scheduled an in-person election. (Remember to wear mask and gloves.) Absentee ballots are available to registered adults who contact heather@evrpd.com Many students have an interest in the leadership for the Estes Valley Community Center (EVCC).

EVERY student (grades 9-12) who resides in the Estes Valley is eligible to practice vote in this election. Adults who are in touch with Estes Valley teenagers during these trying times should encourage them to participate. Students enrolled in the Estes Park High School can contact their teachers for information on how to vote. Those not enrolled in a Social Science class can contact civics teacher Marsha Weaver or Principal Chuck Scott. Estes Park High School students in alternative education, on-line or home-schooled, are welcome to contact me to obtain a practice vote ballot. And, anyone with questions, that’s my job.

Contact me at juniorelection@signsandwishes.com.

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Return Application to: Town of Estes Park, Attn: HR; by mail to PO Box 1200, Estes Park, CO 80517; or via Email to HR@Estes.org or via Fax to (970) 577-4770.

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