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Face Coverings Required In All Estes Park Businesses, And When Outdoors Downtown The Estes Park Town Board has enacted an emergency ordinance through June 10 requiring the use of face coverings by everyone in public areas of any business within Estes Park town limits – including employees, vendors and customers. Businesses are responsible for ensuring these requirements. In addition, the Town's ordinance also requires the use of facial coverings when outdoors in the Commercial Downtown zoning district. A campaign is underway to support businesses with storefront signage, and to install outdoor signage. Materials will be posted at www.estes.org/covid-19 as soon as they are available. The Town's order is similar to the public health order issued by Larimer County May 3, except the local order adds the outdoor requirement for downtown.

The Commercial Downtown zoning district includes Elkhorn Avenue, Moraine Avenue, and side streets including but not limited to MacGregor Avenue, Park Lane, Virginia Avenue, Weist Drive, Cleave Street, West Riverside Drive, Ivy Street, and all parks located downtown including the Riverwalk, Tregent Park, Bond Park, George Hix Riverside Plaza, and outdoor spaces at the Estes Park Visitor Center.

View a map of the Commercial Downtown district at 4,700 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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Mayor Wendy Koenig commented, "If the risk of people encountering and sharing the virus while in Estes is mitigated, then what happened last winter in Colorado ski towns may not be a prel-

ude to what occurs here." The mayor noted her chief concern is the health and safety of the people who live in, work in and visit Estes Park.

A face covering should be a uniform

piece of material that securely covers a person's nose and mouth and remains affixed in place without the use of one's hands. Cloth face coverings should fit snugly but comfortably against the side of the face, include multiple layers of fabric, allow for breathing without restriction. Exceptions are granted for children under two years of age and individuals with a medical condition which makes wearing a face covering a risk to their health or breathing.

View the complete Town of Estes Park face covering ordinance 07-20 at drive.google.com/open…and via www.estes.org/covid-19. View the Larimer County public health order at larimer.org/…/public-healthface-covering-order… and via larimer.org/…/communicable…/ coronavirus-covid-19.

Schedule Time To Meet Virtually With Mayor Wendy Koenig Mayor Wendy Koenig will hold virtual office hours to meet with community members on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and Wednesdays and Fridays from 2 to 4 p.m. Meetings

can be held one-on-one through video conference or by telephone. Please use the form at https://dms.estes.org/forms/virtualmayormeetingrequest or visit

www.estes.org/mayorandtrustees to request a meeting.

Staff will reach out to confirm the appointment.

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Let’s Focus On What We Control For some, Estes Park is a tourist town.

A go to destination where the air is crisp, wildlife close, and people welcoming. For others, Estes is a hometown. Where they live, pray, work and grow. Here, well all—whether tourist or townsperson—benefit each other. Via a symbiotic relationship fueled by a mutual love of nearby Rocky Mountain National Park.

Of late, the longstanding relationship between Estes, its people and RMNP is being severely tested. Efforts to curtail the worldwide pandemic—with thousands of people now dead and millions sick from Covid-19—resulted in closing of local lodges, businesses, churches, schools...and the national park. Leaving in the wake great sacrifice and immeasurable suffering.

Barring a miracle, sacrifice and suffering will likely continue unabated until reliable tests, treatments, and vaccines are readily available at scale. Fortunately, the best and brightest are doing their best to get the lifesaving tests, treatments, and vaccines to us as soon as possible. Neither you, nor I control when they will arrive. So, while waiting for help to arrive, rather than fret about what is beyond my control, I am choosing to do my part by focusing on what you and I know and can control.

We know RMNP will open, but not when. As in past years, we know its opening will affect Estes. This year, the elephant in the room is what will that affect entail?

People will come through Estes to go to the park, and stop in Estes as they do. While here, they’ll mingle, shop, snack, and more. Throughout, the hand that covers a cough and wipes a nose, will be the same hand that pays the check, pumps gas and flushes the toilet.

So, we can expect that people being here will increase the risk for the virus

spreading. Further, we can expect that the risk of the virus spreading here will increase exponentially as more and more people come to Estes. And as the virus spreads here it’s likely to be carried by people here going to places far and near—Lyons, Loveland, Boulder.

That’s a glimpse at what we know and should expect. And the possibilities that glimpse makes clear are quite sobering.

If a portion of what could be possible should occur, Estes will be in a heap of hurt.

So, what’s to be done? Well, how about we start by viewing the inevitable opening of RMNP as a call-to-action for Estes Park. That spurs us to engage various stakeholders—medical, business, residents, town—gather information, anticipate challenges, plan for (ideal, probable, and worst) case scenarios in Estes and RMNP, review resources, prioritize their use, prepare, and implement. By doing this we put Estes before self. Foster civility, openness, and creativity rather than enable petty and narrowminded behaviors.

To keep ourselves and others who come here safe and healthy while preserving the economic integrity and infrastructure of Estes we must embrace the proven protocols and practices (e.g. social distancing, covering faces) that have to date held the virus in check here. And do so throughout the town, in ways that anticipate an influx of tourists coming here when RMNP opens.

Doing anything less is not an option.

In that spirit, let’s move forward safely and healthfully.

Wendy Wendy Koenig, Mayor of Estes Park

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As of noon on May 4, 2020 police have had 126 contacts with people downtown, in stores and on sidewalks, helping to educate people about wearing

masks while in public. No citations have been issued at this time, officers are concentrating on education about our mask regulations. Signs are being put up throughout the town, informing residents and guests about the mask regulations.

EVFPD firefighters generally respond to cluded: medical calls in their personal vehicles, • MVC: 1 allowing for a faster response. On other • Alarm: 1 incidents, firefighters respond to a fire • Search & Rescue: 1 station to respond in department appara• Assist: 1 tus with specialized equipment.

During the week of April 26, the Estes • Provided Mutual Aid: 1 Valley Fire Protection District (EVFPD) Estes Valley Fire www.estesvalleyfire.org responded to 5 calls for service. This in-

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Help Our Community By Making & 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 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!

Need Someone To Talk To? The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic is stressful for people. Fear and anxiety can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions in adults and children. Coping with stress will make you, the people you care about, and your community stronger.

Talking to someone can make all the dif-

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

The Town Reopens Riverside And Tregent Public Restrooms As more businesses begin to reopen, the Town has reopened public restrooms at Tregent Park and Children's Park. The

public restrooms at Town Hall and the Estes Park Visitor Center remain open.

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Larimer County Issues Face Covering Order For Entering Businesses Larimer County Public Health has issued a public health order requiring face coverings for employees and customers to enter businesses in Larimer County.

All employees who interact with the public or other employees are required to wear face coverings. All individuals entering or in line to enter businesses must cover their nose and mouth by wearing a mask or other form of facial covering. Businesses include but are not limited to schools, recreational facilities, retail businesses, manufacturing, places of worship, and personal service establishments.

The public health order requires face coverings for anyone over two years old. Anyone who has an underlying health condition is at higher risk for contracting COVID-19 and should remain at home during this safer at home phase.

Larimer County residents have done a great job flattening the curve and it is important to keep up the social distancing and face covering requirements. These measures can help slow the spread of COVID-19 in the community and help Larimer county move to the next phase of COVID-19 response.

The CDC recommends the widespread use of face coverings as a mechanism to slow the spread of COVID-19. The primary transmission of COVID-19 is now known to be by respiratory droplets, and the transmission largely occurs in the first seven days after infection, when people are

largely asymptomatic.

“Our businesses have done a great job keeping their employees in face coverings to protect customers. But we need our customers to also be protecting the employees,” says Tom Gonzales, Public Health Director for Larimer County. “Face coverings are not perfect, but paired with social distancing, we know they slow the spread of COVID19.”

Local municipalities can be more stringent in their face covering orders. Follow the local guidance set by municipalities if it exists.

You can help slow the spread of viruses by: • increasing distance between people to six feet to help reduce spread, • washing hands frequently with soap and water, • covering coughs and sneezes, • wearing a face covering in public • staying home, • avoiding close contact with anyone who has cold or flu-like symptoms.

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

State Public Health Order Prohibits Vacation Home Rental Operations After reaching out to the State of Colorado early this week, Larimer County Department of Health and Environment and the Town of Estes Park received clarification last Friday from the State that its Public Health Order 20-28 "Safer at Home" prohibits the operation of Vacation Home Rentals for the duration of the order, April 27 through May 26. The reference is on page 27 of the order at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1l13eSver8iS1fE149gmKHCLoHPgutNvO/vie w(available via https://covid19.colorado.gov/safer-at-home).

Under the state order, guests at vacation rental homes in the Estes Valley, and everywhere in Colorado, may not be accepted through May 26. Questions and concerns should be directed to the State using the form at https://covid19.colorado.gov/CovidConcerns.

The State's order supersedes, for the time being, the aspects of the April 23 accommodations orders issued by Larimer County and the Town of Estes Park that allowed reopening of vacation home rentals in the Estes Valley. While non-essential travel is still limited by re-

quest of the State and County, the primary purpose of these orders was to allow facilities to prepare for when travel becomes less restricted, and to serve essential travel or those traveling within the county.

The Town and County orders continue to apply to all other accommodations.

Review the complete orders for the unincorporated Estes Valley at www.larimer.org/coronavirus and for Town limits at https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Vi7s JimUYaELZwgBme0oH8vvf1w2QM1V. Information about COVID-19 is constantly changing, and the public health response adjusts as more is learned about this virus. While there is plenty of news and media information available, LCDHE is encouraging Larimer County residents to view the latest credible information on COVID-19 at www.larimer.org/coronavirus or www.CDC.gov/coronavirus. Additionally, residents are encouraged to follow LCDHE's Facebook and Twitter accounts at @LarimerHealth.

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Five Fun Facts About…

Bighorn Sheep

By: Dawn Wilson

This week’s featured animal is the Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep.

Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep, the state mammal of Colorado and the symbol of Rocky Mountain National Park and Colorado Parks and Wildlife, are year-round residents in Estes Valley.

Bighorn sheep are not typically in the low-lying areas of the valley but rather prefer the steep, rocky cliffs of canyons and mountains, such as along U. S. Highway 34 and near Sheep Lakes in Rocky Mountain National Park. They will, however, come lower to drink water and feed on fresh spring grasses.

1. Rams (male sheep) and ewes (female sheep) have horns. The horns on rams can weigh up to 30 pounds.

2. You can tell the age of a male bighorn sheep by counting the number of growth rings in his horns.

3. Bighorn sheep do not shed their horns. The horns instead grow a little each year throughout the life of the animal with the growth declining as the animal ages.

4. Rams will file down or break off the end of their horns in a process called brooming. The theory is this helps prevent or eliminate blind spots.

5. Bighorn sheep have rectangular pupils. As a prey animal, this gives them 300+ degree field of vision to spot potential predators.

Dawn Wilson is a professional and award-winning nature photographer who lives in Estes Park year-round. You can see more of her

work and purchase prints at DawnWilsonPhotography.com.

Stress, Mental Health And Quarantine How are you holding up during the quarantine? If you are like many others you may be experiencing low mood and irritability, the most common symptoms noted during a quarantine. Other symptoms include depression, stress, insomnia, post-traumatic stress symptoms, psychological symptoms, and emotional disturbance. How you address any symptoms you may be having now might determine your quarantine recovery in the future.

You may feel frustrated and bored caused by confinement, loss of your usual routine, and reduced social and physical contact. These factors may lead to a sense of isolation which can be distressing. By not being able to take part in usual day-to-day activities, such as shopping or other errands, your sense of frustration can increase.

Trying to alleviate these symptoms is an important step to take, as research

shows there can be long lasting effects from quarantine If appropriate measures are not taken. Maintain social contacts via phone or social media, particularly with friends, family or other support groups. Activities that reduce stress such as exercise, meditation, a favorite craft activity such as knitting, and doing puzzles all are helpful in keeping stress at bay. Research shows that keeping apprised of accurate, current medical information is also beneficial.

Estes Valley Crisis Advocates is a confidential organization and we are available 24/7 with trained advocates to listen to you or guide you to appropriate resources for any difficulties you may be having. We are available by phone, Skype, Facebook Messenger or email.

970-577-9781, info@crisisadvoacates.org, www. crisis advocates.org. EVCA is a 501 C-3 nonprofit organization.

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No Memorial Day Service At Estes Valley Memorial Gardens In consideration for the Covid 19 Virus, Estes Valley Memorial Gardens will not be hosting a Memorial Day Service for 2020. However, the American Legion Auxiliary will be placing flags for veterans. The cemetery will remain open and visitors are welcome.

Questions regarding the flag placement can be directed to Sharyn Gartner (Sharyn@frii.com ). Any other related questions can be directed to the EVMG manager Jason Maitland estesvalleymg@gmail.com or (970) 310-6321.

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Thanking Our Teachers During Teacher Appreciation Week Teaching is very challenging under “normal” circumstances. It’s not just about the facts and procedures but also the key concepts and understandings of the interrelationships of our world and having a “teacher tool kit” of strategies gained from experience and training from which to draw to help students negotiate that learning.

Teachers make an incredible number of decisions each day – over 1500 just during the typical six-hour school day (not counting planning or extra-curricular activities). For example: • Differentiating learning to the needs of the students.

• Remembering the components of the lesson as one is teaching it and using the correct pacing for learning.

• At the same time, scanning the students to see if they are “getting it” or if a lesson adjustment is needed. What adjustment would be most effective?

• If a couple of students are talking, is it relevant to the lesson? Should it be ignored? Should there be a redirect?

Should there be another intervention?

• Is a student not engaging? Why?

Physical issues? Behavioral issues? Family issues? Social-emotional issues? How to address it?

The sudden switch from in-place learning to online learning has created a whole new set of challenges, including learning the technology and strategies needed to make that happen. It’s an ongoing process, to keep our students learning, and not without some bumps along the way. Perhaps a plus side of this COVID-19 experience is a different perspective and value as to what teachers do and the complexities involved.

The educational experience that we want for our students is multifaceted – academics, our Global Outcomes, the arts, extra-curricular activities – all being addressed by our teachers. We, at Estes Park Education Foundation, want to convey how very much we appreciate our teachers and all that they do to create the quality educational experiences for our students – not just this week but all the time! Kudos to you all!

Sincerely, The Board of Directors Estes Park Education Foundation

My Heartfelt Thanks I wanted to genuinely thank those of you who not only helped me raise money for the wonderful St. Baldrick’s Day event this year but also for the amazing help by unexpectedly exceeding my financial goal by your very generous ways!

We raised over $1,500!!

I feel so blessed to have had the love and support from those who know me in and out of town- you know who you are!!

I most certainly couldn’t have done it without you and I am over the moon

with gratitude to know that YOU helped me make such a big difference in continuing to find cures for the many varieties of childhood cancer.

Thank you my dear family and friends!

Many lives will be forever changed because of you! ~Gratefully, Kylie Romig (Ed. note: Despite St. Baldrick’s Day having to be canceled in EP, Kylie kept her promise and shaved her head at home in support of this great cause.)

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In order to lighten up the sense of doom hanging over us like a black cloud these days, I reran a column last week that originally appeared in the Estes Park News on September 7, 2007. In it, I provided a code to create unusual new names for each of us. Just as 13 years ago, several readers shared their thoughts about this entertaining exercise: “Really FUN rerun, Thunker! Yours truly, Dorfus Picklebutt” “[This is] Snooty Rhinonose thanking you for a fun exercise. ” “Thanks for the giggles! Yours truly, Sloopy [Chucklesniffer]. ” “Dear Thunker, Just what the doctor ordered. Thanks! Sleezy Rhinohump. ” “So I come out Snickle Dippinclunker. It’s all okay except the clunker. ” And the best one: “[After] I had moved here in November 2006, I would bring my mother up to visit from Colorado Springs. One of my fondest memories of her is sitting on the wall outside of Macdonald Book Shop playing around with that name column in the newspaper. She got such a kick out of it and got laughing so hard, and I got laughing also. We probably looked crazy sitting on the wall laughing so hard.

“I still have the column ripped out of the newspaper. It has been sitting in a basket on my desk, dated September 7, 2007. You used George W. Bush as the sample name.

Gosh what we've gone through since then.

“Take care, stay safe and healthy. Goober Chickensquirt. ” A story like “Goober’s” makes every late night at my computer—or very early morning—typing fast and furiously to meet the paper’s drop-dead deadline, worth it. Thank you Goober, for the laughter you shared with your mom and with all of us.

Not as long ago as the name game column, I wrote about King Ranch Chicken Casserole (July 13, 2018), the state casserole of Texas. The recipe I included in the column called for a can of cream of mushroom soup and a can of cream of chicken soup because, as far as anyone can tell, the recipe originated in the 1960s and what didn’t call for cream of mushroom or cream of chicken soup back then?

Just this past week my good friends Snickle and Dinky Battyhead sent an article from the Texas Monthly magazine with a different King Ranch Casserole recipe (there are as many recipe variations for this “lord of the potluck” as there are oil pumps). This new recipe does not have cream of anything soup in it. Mushrooms, yes. Chicken, of course. But the winning ingredient is my all-time favorite: heavy cream. YES! During this stay-at-home hiatus from the hustle bustle world, I’ve been trying several new recipes and revisiting some oldies but goodies. I’ll add this new King Ranch Casserole to my list of recipes to try, and see if any Texans follow their (masked) noses and show up on my doorstep looking for a potluck.

We’ve been hearing that people are turning to their preferred comfort foods for reassurance while quarantined at home. That goes for the Donohoes as well. My siblings have all been making a traditional family dish from the “Donohoe Favorites Over

the Years” cookbook my mom put together decades ago. It hails from the kitchen of Aunt Betty Taylor, who was the food editor of the Chicago Tribune for a time. Needless to say, Betty was a superb cook. (I believe the opera music she listened to at top volume on her kitchen radio helped her tap into her inspired cooking muse.) The recipe is called “Aunt Betty’s Taglarini” and the reason we like it so much is because it calls for green olives and their juice.

Once I heard via WhatsApp that each of my sibs was finding solace from a common childhood casserole, I couldn’t get tagliarini (the proper spelling) out of my mind. I looked up the word to learn that tagliarini is actually a flat noodle, long like spaghetti, similar to tagliatelle, but thin like capellini. My Italian is limited to the words spaghetti, linguini and lasagna, so the comparison to other noodles wasn’t much help. Tagliarini as a noodle means nothing to me, but tagliarini the casserole—now that’s amore!

There are as many recipes for tagliarini as for King Ranch Casserole. The recipe my mom used calls for Velveeta. I struggled with this when I was at the grocery in my mask and gloves, pushing my cart the wrong way down the one-way aisle and finally finding the Velveeta nowhere near the other cheeses. I pondered. Should I go with the traditional gooey, neon-orange processed cheese product, or break rank and use a true cheese? I decided that since I was using frozen corn instead of canned corn, I should elevate the overall tagliarini experience and go with cheddar.

When I pulled the casserole out of the oven 45 minutes after putting it in, I stepped back to a time when five Donohoe children, Dad and Mom sat together for dinner. We eyed the steaming casserole as Mom placed it on the hot pad in the middle of the oblong table. Oh, those crusty edges, that browned and bubbly cheesy top, the hamburger, tomato sauce, noodles, corn and olives combination! Here’s the recipe, as written in the 1960s: 1 lb hamburger 1/2 lb cheese, grated (Velveeta) 1 small onion, grated 1 clove garlic, grated 1/2 cup olives, sliced 1/4 cup olive liquid 1/4 lb noodles, cooked 1 small can whole kernel corn 1 8-oz can tomato sauce 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper Brown hamburger. Add remaining ingredients, blend thoroughly. Pour into casserole. Bake at 350 degrees 45 to 60 min.

(I used cheddar cheese, frozen corn, a 15oz can of tomato sauce, and omitted the salt.)

Add a salad of orange Jell-O with mandarin oranges and marshmallows mixed in a Jiffy cake for dessert, and we have ourselves the perfect retro meal!

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 video on FB for 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.

Go to: Park Supply Company Facebook.com/ 411 Highway 7 PO Box 1469 Estes Park, CO 80517 ParkCupply Company 970-586-6305

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Be Prepared For Safer At Home Do Your Part To Protect The Health Of Our Community Now that the Governor has issued a transition to Safer at Home, Estes Park Health (EPH) has been preparing processes and putting procedures in place to allow our community to access elective services safely. Estes Park Health has been providing many services during the COVID-19 pandemic and has remained opened to care for our community’s healthcare needs.

All patients, staff members and vendors are being screened at the main lobby door and at the Emergency Department door with COVID-19 specific questions and everyone’s temperature is taken. All patients, staff members and vendors are always required to wear a mask while they are in the facility. Cloth masks are provided at the screening doors for use while in the facility and returned to be cleaned by our EVS laundry staff following CDC laundering guidelines.

All staff at Estes Park Health (EPH) have been working under the assumption that COVID-19 was present in the Estes Valley since February 2020 and have been diligent about wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in the facility when interacting with staff and the community who are coming in for services. There are now confirmed COVID-19 cases in Estes Park as the Safer at Home transition begins. EPH understands the desire to get

out and try to establish a new normal, but we highly encourage everyone to understand and follow the Safer at Home guidelines.

Safer at Home from Larimer County website: Purpose: The purpose of the Safer at Home order is to slowly step-down Stay at Home orders and begin opening the economy while preventing another spike in COVID-19 cases and overwhelming our medical systems. The Safer at Home orders will be in effect through May 26 but can be extended, amended or changed.

Goal: Achieve & maintain 60%-65% physical distancing General Measures for Safer at Home Phase • Everyone should stay home as much as possible, except for necessary activities, jobs and government functions.

• Face coverings must be worn by employees and customers in a place of business.

• Face coverings should be worn in any public setting and when outdoor areas are busy.

• No gatherings over 10 people and 6 feet of social distance should be maintained.

• Sick people may not go to work and should self-isolate for 7 days since symptoms started and at least 72 hours after

their fever goes away without fever-reducing medication.

• Avoid travel into or out of the community except for essential activities.

• Playgrounds and playground equip-

going out for essential tasks or business.

Avoid putting yourself in a situation that might increase the risk given your situation.

• Stay connected with loved ones by

ment are closed.

Larimer County has also provided these guidelines on how we can keep our community safe: Protecting Yourself and Your Loved Ones From COVID-19... through everyday actions • Frequently and thoroughly wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.

• Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash, or use your inner elbow or sleeve.

• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.

• Wear a face covering when out.

• Clean surfaces in your home and personal items such as cell phones using regular household products.

Continue to practice physical distancing • Stay home, especially if you are sick.

• Don’t shake hands. Instead, greet people by waving or just saying hello.

• Increase the physical distance between people to six feet to help reduce spread.

Consider keeping more distance between yourself and others when exercising or when around others who are exercising (biking, running, walking).

• Encourage your friends, family, and neighbors to maintain physical distancing.

• Postpone travel and stay home unless

phone and online. Reach out to people if you need something. Consider if there are ways to attend meetings by phone or online.

Possible surge in Estes Park EPH been preparing for the possibility of a surge since February. Our first choice for a COVID-19 patient is to transfer the patient to a hospital down valley with an ICU. If transferring a patient is not possible, EPH has created negative pressure rooms in Operating Room 1 and 2 and one of our Med/Surg 4-room pods to accommodate COVID19 positive patients and to improve safety for staff. Our CRNAs and Respiratory Therapists have refined their processes and defined equipment to care for ventilated patients. Staff has “drilled” the movement of a COVID-19 patient from the ED to the ORs or negative pressure Med/Surg rooms. EPH Emergency Preparedness Liaison Catherine Cornell is in close contact with Town, county, state and federal officials to monitor number of ICU beds and patient trends as we move to the Safer at Home stage.

Estes Park Health is working tirelessly to refine procedures so that we can continue to provide vital services safely to our community. Please visit eph.org/about-us/news to read the latest news and information vital to Estes Park Health. There are also COVID-19 community resources available at eph.org/covid-19. For questions pertaining to COVID-19, please call 970-5774400.

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Estes Park Health Emergency Department Is A Safe Place To Receive Care There is an alarming trend happening across the country directly related to the COVID-19 pandemic. People are not going to their local emergency department (ED) to receive critical or life-saving care. Dr. Chris Daley, EPH ED physician shared, “I think many of our community members are nervous to

come to the ED because of the fears surrounding COVID-19. People should not be concerned that they’re going to be exposed to COVID-19 if they come to our ED. ” Estes Park Health is safe, clean, and ready to care for patients.

Estes Park Health has had a screening process in place for entry into the ED since March. Leslie Roberts, ED Director says, “We are screening people when they come to the ED entrance. Patients with emergency care needs are registered

and taken back to see an ED physician.

If a person coming to the ED meets the criteria currently established by the CDC for possible COVID-19 exposure, this person is met by an ED nurse in full PPE and taken to a negative pressure room for additional assessment. ” Don’t put off life-saving care It’s crucial that patients receive evaluation for symptoms such as chest pain, abdominal pain, severe headaches, difficulty speaking, or stroke symptoms. Lifethreatening conditions such as heart attacks, strokes, appendicitis, or large wounds need timely evaluation and treatment. It can be the difference between life and death.

If you would have gone to the ED for a life-threatening condition before COVID-19, you should go now. Here are some of the reasons you should call 9-1-1 or seek ED care: • Signs of potential heart attack • Shortness of breath • Sweating

• Chest pain • Signs of potential stroke • Facial droop • Arm weakness • Speech difficulties • Time to call 9-1-1 • Signs of an abdominal emergency (such as appendicitis or a ruptured aortic aneurysm) • Difficulty breathing/respiratory distress • Severe pain • Bleeding • Major broken bones • Burns • Severe headaches • Fever • Dehydration • Seizure • Thoughts of suicide The Estes Park Health Emergency Department is prepared and ready to care for you 24/7/365 during the COVID-19

healthcare crisis and for a long time after. At Estes Park Health you will receive personal, professional care and treatment by our highly trained and dedicated ED nurses and physicians. We strive every day to treat each patient in our ED like they are our family or close friend. We wouldn’t knowingly expose our family and friends to COVID-19 and we have strict processes in place, following CDC guidelines, to create the least possibility of exposure. We want you to know and rest assured we are always ready and prepared for whatever emergency arises at any time.

For additional information on the EPH Emergency Department, please go to eph.org/our-services/ emergency-trauma-services/ emergency-department. And to learn more about the EPH Level IV Trauma Certification, please go to eph.org/our-services/ emergency-trauma-services/ level-iv-trauma/.

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We are open as a virtual church without walls See pccrusa.org for fellowship, prayer and worship schedules Presbyterian Community Church of the Rockies https://pccrusa.org Virtual Worship and Fellowship Schedule via Zoom E-mail pastor@pccrusa.org for password Activity and Time

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Fellowship Hour every Sunday 11 AM

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Midweek Worship every Wednesday at 6 PM

Social Hour every Thursday at 4:30 PM

Last year, generous donors contributed over $375,000 to bring 3D Mammography to Estes Park Health. 3D mammograms have been shown to detect 2065% more incidences of breast cancer then 2D mammograms. From May 4th to May 21st, Estes Park Health will suspend mammography services to install the new 3D system.

For those that have already scheduled a 2D mammogram, Estes Park Health’s radiology scheduler can send out a request to the referring provider to change the mammogram to 3D. Please call patient services at 970-586-2317 or send a message through My Health Connection to schedule a mammogram or request changes to your appointment.

The work of Estes Park Health Foundation’s all-volunteer board and committee members, Paint Estes Pink volunteers and business supporters, Crowns for the

Care Contestants, Honor a Cancer Warrior contributors, Colorado Gives Day donors, Elizabeth Guild volunteers and staff, everyday donors, hospital volunteers, staff, vendors and foundation supporters who decided to step up and give was absolutely essential to making 3D mammography services a possibility in Estes Park. One in eight women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer at some point in her life, and early detection using tools like 3D mammograms offers better outcomes to women with breast cancer.

The Estes Park Health Foundation increases community awareness of Estes Park Health, and develops, manages and distributes funds to assist EPH in fulfilling its mission. To learn more about initiatives or to volunteer, contact them at GiveToEPH.org or 970-577-4370.

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Town Of Estes Park Grants Funds To Estes Park Housing Authority In April of 2020, the Town of Estes Park approved a grant to Estes Park Housing Authority (EPHA). Funds were requested by the Housing Authority on behalf of its residents who experienced income loss as a direct result of the 2020 COVID-19 Pandemic.

Following the onset of the 2020 COVID19 Pandemic, the Town of Estes Park created a Community Relief Fund to focus on needs related to food insecurity, housing and support for local businesses and organizations. These funds are intended to provide direct and immediate assistance to those who have been impacted by reduced work hours or job loss from their Estes Park employment. Approved Estes Park Housing Authority residents will receive a direct credit, thereby forgiving a portion of their rent.

Estes Park Housing Authority provides rental housing to over 180 individuals and families. Most work in our community providing services and products to the people and visitors of Estes Park. When many of their employers made significant changes to their operations, over one third of our residents experienced reduced work hours and job loss. For the month of April, Estes Park Housing Authority has over $33,000 in delinquency due to the loss of rental income. The housing authority relies on this rental income to manage its operations, including maintenance and wages for seven staff members. Approximately 1% of EPHA’s income is provided

by outside entities and governmental agencies.

As a result, EPHA completed an application for the Town of Estes Park’s Community Relief Fund. We were heartened and grateful to learn we had been approved to receive $25,000 to support individuals and families that serve this community, and the Estes Park Housing Authority Board of Commissioners further agreed to match those funds.

The distribution of these joint funds will require an application to be completed by residents as well as an approval process by the Estes Park Housing Authority staff.

For those that are approved, the goal is to provide partial rent forgiveness for the months of April, May, and June.

Estes Park Housing Authority is pleased to partner with the Town of Estes Park to provide support and assistance to the individuals and families of Estes Park that reside in the housing authority’s rental housing. The Town’s commitment to focus on the needs of this community is encouraging and has provided relief to many throughout the community. To the Town of Estes Park, Estes Park Housing Authority and its residents are appreciative and thank you for the support!

Estes Park Housing Authority is an Equal Housing Opportunity entity that serves the community at various income levels. This is accomplished through partnerships, various services, rental options, and home ownership programs.

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This list represents all Estes Park restaurants. It does not indicate which ones are open or are doing temporary take out or delivery. Those listed above are regular advertisers in Estes Park News and offer some food service at this time of the COVID-19 pandemic. 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 Inkwell & Brew 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 150 E. Elkhorn Ave. 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 970 342-1297 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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Coloradans Urged To Reduce Wildfire Risk While Staying At Home

With fire seasons becoming longer, more intense and more damaging over the last few decades in Colorado, state and federal agencies that manage wildfires and forests are urging residents to join in efforts to reduce wildfire risk, while following stay-at-home and saferat-home directives.

Today, Governor Jared Polis signed a proclamation declaring May as Wildfire Awareness Month, an annual observance to encourage all citizens to better prepare their homes and communities for wildfires. With about half of all Coloradans – about 3 million people – living in the wildland-urban interface (WUI), it’s important for people to take action to reduce the risk wildfire poses to their homes and create more fireadapted communities.

The Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control anticipates an average wildfire potential into mid-summer, but that does not mean Coloradans should be lax in preparing for fires. During an average year, Colorado will see about 4,500 wildfires that burn around 168,000 acres, including several large fires. With the coronavirus creating challenges for firefighters this year, including less flexibility and fewer resources, residents should do what they can now to ease the burden on first responders if a wildfire poses a threat to their community.

Wildfire knows no boundaries; it does not recognize jurisdictional responsibilities. A single wildfire often crosses private, county, state, tribal and federal lands and threatens communities across all landscapes. “The number of people at risk of wildfires in Colorado continues to increase,” said DFPC Director Mike Morgan. “Approximately 3 million people live in Colorado’s wildland-urban interface – compared to 2 million people just five years ago. We encourage landowners and communities to become aware of their level of risk and be a part of the solution.”

Practical Steps While Staying at Home With Wildfire Preparedness Day on

Saturday, May 2, many communities across Colorado will be taking steps to reduce their risk of fire. Colorado is home to more than 180 official Firewise USA® sites, places where neighbors are working together to reduce their risk.

Whether they live in a Firewise community or not, homeowners living in the WUI can do a number of practical activities to protect their residence from fire while staying home and practicing social distancing. The Colorado State Forest Service recommends the following wildfire preparation activities:

gency notifications and encourage your friends, family and neighbors to do the same. · Confirm at least one alternate path out of your neighborhood other than the one most commonly used and be prepared for potential evacuation requiring the alternative route.

“Accomplishing these simple tasks will increase the chances your home will survive a wildfire, ” said Mike Lester, state forester and director of the CSFS. “These are activities you can do on your own, while you’re stuck at home. Not only will

· Rake and remove pine needles and dry leaves 5 feet from the home, as well as under decks, porches, sheds and play structures. · Remove leaves and needles from roofs and gutters. · Sweep porches and decks clear of any burnable plant material. · Move firewood piles at least 30 feet from the house, preferably uphill. · Transfer items under decks or porches to a storage area. · Cover any exposed eave or attic vents with 1/8-inch metal mesh screening. · Ensure home address signs are clearly visible from the street. · Contact your local Office of Emergency Management to register for emer-

you be preparing yourself, your home and your family for a potential fire, you’ll be giving a leg up to firefighters who may be called to protect your home.”

Prevention When Outdoors In early April, Jennifer Eberlien, acting regional forester for the USDA Forest Service Rocky Mountain Region, announced fire restrictions on national forests and grasslands in Colorado and surrounding states to help prevent human-caused fires, which in turn can help prevent the overtaxing of county and state fire and medical resources. Some Colorado counties have followed suit.

While many campgrounds and recreation areas remain closed across the state, people who head into the forest

should check fire restrictions and do their part to prevent wildfires.

Fire management agencies are operating under novel constraints due to the coronavirus. That said, wildland fire agencies are incredibly proficient in emergency response and are actively assessing potential risks and developing plans to mitigate those risks as progress in the response to COVID-19 continues.

While COVID-19 circumstances are rapidly evolving – and federal guidance continues to adapt with the situation – the wildland fire agencies are prepared for wildland fire activity and will be ready to respond during a COVID-19 outbreak. Still, variable quarantine guidelines will impact resource sharing, interstate travel and other traditional incident management practices in a novel way, making individual land and homeowner wildfire preparedness and prevention all the more important during this fire season.

Wildland fire management in Colorado is an interagency partnership among local, state and federal agencies. The Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control and USDA Forest Service Rocky Mountain Region work with other local, state and federal agencies to coordinate wildland fire management on a statewide basis. The Colorado State Forest Service works with the National Fire Protection Association to implement the Firewise USA® program in the state and provides technical assistance to homeowners and communities to help them take action and ownership in preparing their homes against the threat of wildfire.

By working together in these efforts, the ultimate goals of these agencies are resilient, fire-adapted Colorado landscapes and communities that best provide for firefighter and public safety.

For more information about reducing wildfire risk, search for the hashtag #COWildfireAware2020 during May on Twitter and Facebook, or visit csfs.colostate.edu/wildfire-mitigation.

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Exciting New Addition To Museum Downtown Walking Tours The Estes Park Museum Friends & Foundation, Inc. would like to thank the Village Thrift Shop for a generous gift and the Friends that contributed to our annual end-of-year solicitation! Together, these gifts made it possible for the Estes Park Museum to purchase a high-quality Wire-less Communication System for use on the popular Downtown Walking Tours. In previous years, Walking Tour Docents had to compete with street and crowd noise. Now, up to 14 tour participants will be able to enjoy listening to their tour guide through wireless headsets, ensuring a high quality and professional experience that matches our Museum.

While we do not know when the Museum will be able to begin providing tours that relay tales of early Estes Park while on a journey along Elkhorn Avenue, we can assume that social distancing will still be required. The new wireless headsets will help to ensure that we comply with all state and local provisions.

To stay up-to-date on Museum and tour information, visit estes.org/museum and like us on Facebook www.facebook.com/EstesParkMuseum).

The Estes Park Museum Friends & Foundation, Inc., is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to supporting the Estes Park Museum through fundraising, publications, outreach, volunteerism, special projects and events.

BioLynceus Awarded Associate Member Of The Year Award Local company BioLynceus was recently awarded Associate Member of the Year by the Rural Water Association of Utah (RWAU).

The mission of RWAU is to provide professional training, support services, and representation for the water and wastewater industry. This award seeks to recognize a company that goes above and beyond to meet the needs of water operators throughout the state.

BioLynceus has been providing environmental remediation programs since 1994. The company got its roots in Arizona and has been operating from their corporate office in Estes Park since 2009.

The company does business in several

states, including Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Utah, Washington and Wyoming.

BioLynceus provides sustainable solutions for wastewater, soil, plants, freshwater and agriculture. Their remediation programs utilize the power of microbiology to optimize wastewater facilities, improve soil quality, increase crop yield, and much more. BioLynceus takes pride in their ability to improve the environment through speeding up natural processes.

This is the second state rural water association to recognize BioLynceus as Associate Member of the Year.

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These are some of the things the Covid-19 Pandemic has taught me the past few months. You might relate to a few of the reflections, while (I hope) others might make you smile a bit. They are random thoughts and are obviously in no sort of order. I just wrote them down throughout the week as they came to mind.

1. Cheap paper towels and toilet paper are just that: cheap. But until store shelves are stocked with our favorite brands—thank the Lord we have cheap.

2. Our bread maker is a very good friend. I may not have all-purpose or bread flour in the house, but I’ve discovered that the French, artisan, and wheat flours I found while cleaning our kitchen cupboards work just fine. And that doesn’t even list the almond, coconut, Amaranth, masa, and other assorted flours also hiding in the recesses of the bottom shelf of one cabinet.

3. The ice cream maker is an even better friend than the bread maker.

4. I love making butter in our Thermomix.

5. Guess what? I can make substitutions in recipes using what’s in the pantry.

Magically, the recipes still work. Often, they’re even better than the originals.

6. Do you know how easy it is to make your own seasoning blends? So far, I’ve made my own my own Italian seasoning, garlic salt, a Cajun blend, and onion soup mix, just to name a few. You’d be surprised the options you can find with an Internet search!

7. We’ve discovered how many fabulous restaurants we’re blessed to have in Estes Park. We can’t afford to order carryout more than once a week, but it’s been fun checking out the menus of places we’d never tried before.

8. We have openly acknowledged the fact that Joel and I have too much stuff in our house.

9. My husband and I can actually sit in the hot tub together without arguing about politics—well at least for the first half hour.

10. There are great historical documentaries (my addiction) on Amazon Prime and Netflix.

11. Even though he’s eleven years old, our golden retriever, Zookee, is still fun to cuddle with. And he makes the sweetest and most reassuring noises while he’s snoring.

12. You can lead a power washer onto the deck to prepare for applying a new coat of stain, but you can’t necessarily make it run. Joel’s working on that.

13. We’ve cleaned all of our garden’s raised beds and replaced the mulch on the ground surrounding them. We’re really excited about planning the space and planting things. Then I went online to Seedsavers based in Decorah, Iowa to make our usual order. Everything I wanted was sold out. So, I tried several other Internet providers to find the story was the same. Fortunately, our son, Thad, has a seed surplus and now we’re set. Carrots will go in this week.

Just as a note: Joel told me he’d heard

jars are in great demand because so many people are planning to can their own vegetables. Finally! The overflowing shelves of various sizes we have in the garage have value and that’s one thing we won’t have to search to find. The lids might be a different story, but I’ll begin working on that.

14. I don’t need to go to the grocery store every week. Or every other week.

Maybe just once a month will do. As a result, I can actually find things in our upright freezer. Although, to be completely fair, the meat and fish we buy are shipped to us directly from humane pasture-fed and wild-caught producers.

15. Country Supermarket is a very nice place to shop. There might not be as many options, the prices might be a bit higher, but it’s very clean, well-organized, and the staff is great.

16. Speaking of people: Many of them simply suck. Just look at the number of used face masks and discarded gloves— not to mention the trash—simply thrown on the ground in our parks and outside some local businesses. Local photographers have documented the problem. The way a minority of people have dealt with the outbreak of COVID19 has told me a great deal about their character as individuals and contributing members of our world today.

17. Having said that, I continue to be amazed at the solidarity of the vast majority of the people in this small community.

18. Playing “Words with Friends” on my cell phone can (and has) become an addiction.

19. I miss being with family and friends—especially our grandchildren.

20. With his heart and lung issues, I worry about my husband’s health as we move forward.

21. I have become lazier than I ever thought possible. At times motivation completely eludes me.

22. I am exceptionally good at making lists, but not so good at crossing things off of said lists.

23. Joel and I have determined our nightly eight o’clock howls need some work. He admits his is wimpy at best but still, but he continues to give it his best shot every evening.

24. I love reconnecting with Alex Trebek, Vanna White, and “Wheel of Fortune.”

25. Six large boxes are packed and ready to go and we STILL have too much stuff in our house.

26. I’ve come to the realization that the beloved sailboat anchored in our backyard needs to find a home where it’s appreciated and used. That breaks my heart. Time on the water has always

been my happy place.

27. No matter how hard I try to eliminate (or simply ignore) dust, the darn stuff is always there. Perhaps I should start to look at it as a protective coating . . .

28. I miss my friends at Macdonald Book Shop and its regular patrons.

29. Trying to come to terms with the camera on my computer when using Zoom may always be a challenge. Are there no filters? I am, however, discovering that camera angle and distance can help a bit. If I’m not trying to disguise the amplified wrinkles on my face and apparent bags under my eyes, then I worry about how many things are randomly piled on the pool table behind me. It’s a losing battle!

30. I’m not very good at following navigational instructions (as an example, Safeway’s one-way aisles). We’ve only been there once since the arrows were installed, but thank goodness there aren’t alerts or blaring alarms when you go the wrong way. It’s also very clear that people on foot carrying small plastic baskets have an advantage: They can quietly slip into aisles without being detected.

31. Carrying on a conversation wearing a mask is difficult—especially when your glasses fog over. Note: I’ve been told washing the lenses with dish soap and then allowing them to air dry may eliminate the problem. In the meantime, I’ll simply continue to walk around in a fog which my husband will announce has been common throughout our marriage.

32. It is actually possible to leave the house without wearing makeup or styling my hair. Who would have known? A couple of times I’ve even snuck out wearing sweatpants.

33. Did you know you can trick your bathroom scale by bracing yourself against the wall while stepping onto it and then releasing to stand without support. Sometimes I can lose five pounds in just a few seconds. Unfortunately, the darn thing eventually resets.

34. Not surprisingly, we still have too much stuff in our house. I’m continuing to work on that but fear it’s a losing battle. Ah, well. I can think of problems that are much, much worse than that.

Continue to be safe out there. Support our local businesses as they begin controlled reopening; keep ordering takeout food (I’m loving every minute, but in the same breath doing my best not to regain the weight I’ve fought so hard to lose over the past year); and continue to believe in the community spirit we all hold paramount in moving forward into the future.

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Straight Talk About Covid-19 Larimer County Working On Suppression Plan To Slow The Spread Of COVID-19 Larimer County Public Health is working on a local suppression plan to slow the spread of COVID-19. Suppression plans are part of the requirements for counties to be able to continue to move forward with slowly re-opening businesses. It is a requirement that local hospitals approve the suppression plan.

Hospitals also need to verify that they have the capacity to serve all people needing their care.

Many local agencies have chosen to extend stay at home orders, but Larimer County Public Health chose to follow the state’s orders and move into the safer at home phase. This decision was based on the continued efforts from the community to reduce the medical surge on hospitals. These efforts include strict social distancing, wearing face coverings and following stay at home orders. The safer at home phase continues protective measures such as social distancing of 6 feet or more, face coverings, and limiting groups less than 10 people to slow the spread of COVID-19 in the community.

The impacts of this safer at home order will not be known for up to 14-days since that is the outermost time for COVID-19 symptoms to fully present from the lifting of the stay at home order.

“It is very important that we slowly step down on these restrictions so we do not cause a surge on the hospitals, ” says Tom Gonzales, Larimer County Public Health Director. “We’re looking forward to working with our businesses to help them continue re-opening in the next few weeks.”

Larimer County is one week into the safer at home phase. This proposed suppression plan provides information on how Larimer County intends to monitor and control the spread of COVID-19 as restrictions continue to be lifted.

Larimer County response actions to ensure suppression of COVID-19 include: • Larimer County emergency operations center activation • Testing operations & capacity • Public information management and

education • Logistical support and supply chain monitoring • Alternate care site support • Compliance • Disease surveillance and infection control (i. e contract tracing) Early warning indicators are also being identified as triggers in case it proves necessary to reinstate stay at home measures.

Larimer County indicators include: • Daily new COVID-19 presumptive positive cases admitted to hospitals • Number of COVID patients in the hospitals • New COVID positive cases countywide • Hospital occupancy rates (both total and ICU) The suppression plan and early warning indicators are being created in partnership with our hospital systems. This plan will help the health department safely move forward as businesses in Larimer County re-opens.

You can help slow the spread of viruses by: • increasing distance between people to six feet to help reduce spread, • washing hands frequently with soap and water, • covering coughs and sneezes, • wearing a face covering in public areas where social distancing is difficult • staying home when sick, and • avoiding close contact with anyone who has cold or flu-like symptoms.

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

droplets are in the range of 5 to 10 micrometers in diameter, each containing hundreds to thousands of virus particles.

An N-95 respiratory mask is designed to capture, at a minimum, 95 percent of particles 300 nanometers in diameter. A well-made N-95 mask will stop most Covid-19 particles; one that has been used all day might not. A standard surgical mask will stop 60 to 80 percent of particles that small, but only if the sides fit snugly and the only air being breathed comes through the mask.

Droplets exhaled by a person infected By: Terry A. Rustin, MD with Covid-19 (even people with no Larimer County Public Health has is- symptoms) spread outward six feet or sued a public health order requiring more; the largest droplets go the farface coverings for employees and custhest. As soon as the droplets are in the tomers to enter businesses in Larimer air, the water in them begins to evapoCounty. rate, and they become much smaller. In All employees who interact with the one study, facial coverings made from public or other employees are required a tea towel and two rubber bands to wear face coverings. All individuals stopped virtually all the large droplets. entering or in line to enter businesses A thinner fabric would not be as effecmust cover their nose and mouth by tive, and small droplets can get wearing a mask or other form of facial through more easily. covering.

Now let's look at it from the point of From https://www.larimer.org/spotview of a bystander who is not inlights/2020/05/04/larimer-county-isfected. Droplets from infected people sues-face-covering-order-enteringare suspended in the air; the virus parbusinesses ticles within them remain viable for This order has been politicized to the several hours. Once inhaled, the virus extent that the underlying medical and particles in the droplets can infect cells in the lungs. The more virus particles public health issues have been lost in the furor. In this column, I am going to that are inhaled, the greater is the put the politics aside and discuss facial chance for infection. Breathing coverings from a strictly medical point through a fabric mask will not catch all the droplets, but it will catch most of of view.

The Covid-19 virus, like all viruses, is them.

Therefore, when infected persons not a living thing. It is a strand of RNA inside a protein shell, and is around 100 wear a facial covering, they are protecting others. When uninfected persons nanometers in diameter. (Red blood wear a facial covering, they are protectcells, the smallest in the human body, ing themselves. are about 8000 nanometers in diameter). The virus attaches itself to cells in If they aren't inhaled, where are the the respiratory tract, and hijacks the droplets? They remain on the mask. cell's reproductive mechanism to repro- Therefore, drop that fabric mask into a duce itself. The host cell dies, releasing bucket of soapy water with a little thousands of virus particles. bleach in it when you get home.

When a person infected with CovidWe wear gloves to protect our hands 19 cough or sneezes, droplets of mucus from the cold. We wear hats to protect and saliva are expelled at high speed our heads from the rain. Let's wear fainto the air. Recent evidence shows that cial coverings to protect our lungs just talking (especially talking loudly) from the Covid-19 virus. also expels virus particles. The largest

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TROUBLESOME TIMES ARE NOT THWARTED BY THE ‘SOUNDS OF SILENCE’ Years ago I heard a hymn that began with these words: “Troublesome times are here, filling each heart with fear. Freedoms we all hold dear now are at stake.” I thought, because times were fairly good for most, how negative and pessimistic those words were. Today, those words are so ‘on target’ for our families, our nation, and our world. Truly, for most everyone, troublesome times ARE here. What are we doing about it?

One thing we see everywhere we look, is that multitudes are addressing the physical needs of people. Thousands of health professionals and volunteers are risking lives and health to treat those struggling with the virus itself, while others are trying to protect those at high risk for the disease. Millions of others have dedicated themselves to focus on physical needs: foodstuffs, masks, sanitizer, clean environments and other things that contribute to sustaining those more healthy. All of these are vital as we try to win against this pandemic and return to a more normal life. We salute and thank all these.

However, there are other needs not being addressed and ministered to during this time.

We are often told of needs in the mental and emotional health area that are currently unmet due to lack of adequate trained personnel. And often, where there are trained professionals they are so overwhelmed with their client ‘load’ and level of pain, that they need support and ‘caring’ themselves. One hospital chaplain shares that she needs about ten minutes periodically for a ‘good cry’. Others we know of that, unable to bear the load, suffer burnout or opt to take their own lives. What can we do to help?

First of all, we need to know that the need exists and is crying out. Did you know that child abuse and family violence has increased as much as 1/3rd and alcohol and drug use has risen dramatically during this time of isolation and social distancing?

One way to understand what is going on in many lives is to bear in mind that human emotions fall into four main categories: ‘Mad’; ‘Sad’; ‘Glad’ and ‘Scared’. During this time most of us will have a hard time finding people who are ‘Glad’. (Perhaps some who have been treated for the virus and have recovered.) On the other hand we know many who are ‘Mad’… at God, the government, the restrictions, our family members. We know many who are ‘Sad’… at the loss of a family member to the virus (68,000+ families), at the loss of a job, a business, family savings, the freedom to move about freely. And those who are ‘Scared’? Do you know any people in our society who are not scared…of ourselves or a family member getting the virus, of losing our income and, as a result, our homes, level of living, etc. Let’s face it, we all are ‘mad’, ‘sad’, or ‘scared’! So, what do we need in order to ‘face’ it? In most cases what would be of great help is to have someone who ‘cares’ about us and is ‘willing to listen’ to us and talk about possible options.

Second of all, we need to know that ‘caring’ people, willing to learn some basics of ‘people-helping’ can help allay the ‘fears’ and help people cope with the ‘mad’ and ‘sad’ feelings they feel overwhelmed by. Why do we not call people we know who are dealing with these feelings and help them in their battle? The reason is simple. Most of us don’t know how to get people to share deeply with us and how we should respond when they do. “I wouldn’t know what to say.” And, “What if I say the wrong thing and make things worse?” So, we say nothing and do nothing and matters get worse. An old rock song bemoaned the ‘sounds of silence’, where people do not talk helpfully and listen helpfully. No one disturbs the ‘sound of silence.” That’s how people feel when others don’t know how to help…and, as a result, don’t try.

I challenge you to join us in our ‘Helping Skills for Caring Christians’ workshop next week. Pull up the Estes Park Church of Christ website and check it out. A free study guide is available if you want to get all you can. Contact me by phone (720-530-6446) or by email: Bob Lewis blepcoc@gmail.com. God bless our service for Him.

Estes Park Senior Citizens Center Menu May 11-15 Monday, May 11 Monte Cristo Sandwich w/ pasta salad Tuesday, May 12 Swiss Mushroom Burger w/ 3 bean salad Wednesday, May 13 Fried Chicken (3 pc) w/ mashed potatoes, gravy & vegetables Thursday, May 14 Chicken Parmesan w/ Spaghetti, garlic bread & side salad Friday, May 15 Signature Salad (greens topped w/ cheese, croutons, pecans, corn, craisins & tomatoes) w/ Grilled Shrimp & ranch dressing

May 18-22 Monday, May 18 Taco Salad w/ Chicken Tuesday, May 19 Bleu Cheese Bacon Burger w/ potato salad Wednesday, May 20 Country Fried Chicken w/ mashed potatoes, gravy & vegetables Thursday, May 21 Chicken Alfredo w/ Spaghetti, garlic bread & side salad Friday, May 22 Trout (4 oz) w/ Rice Pilaf & clam chowder soup All noon meals are $5 for current EP Senior Citizens Center members and are by reservation only. Reservations must be made by 1:00 PM at least one business day in advance. Note, if you want to reserve a meal for Monday, May 11th, you need to call before 1:00 PM on Friday, May 8th. For reservations call 970-581-2195 and leave a detailed message. Pre-paid meal tickets and membership forms are available at the Estes Park Senior Citizens Center located at 1760 Olympian Lane and at estesparkseniors.org The Center is still closed. No Activities.

Meals to Go will be delivered to your vehicle at the Senior Citizens Center!

Pick up times 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.

Check out our website: estesparkseniors.org

News Update From Safeway

Public health orders in our community now require everyone to wear a face covering

Please do not enter without face mask 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.-11 p.m. limited shopping hours

Requirements are posted at store entrances.

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. Remember to stay 2 carts apart.

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

Important signage at store entrances.

Please dispose of gloves & masks properly.

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Junior Election Results By: Judi Smith

Our local Estes Park High School students, just like the adults in the Estes Valley, "put on their thinking caps" this week and evaluated candidates in two different elections. Even during these trying times, some students make use of the opportunity to practice vote in local elections.

Most who participated in this election will be voting as adults in November's presidential contest.

The Park Hospital District offered nine candidates vying for three board positions: three incumbents running for reelection and a half dozen challengers, some with excellent credentials and a history of management in the medical field.

Three different entities posed questions to the candidates and published the answers, giving citizens, young and old, ample opportunity to view the replies posted on various websites. Students, working from home, considered the pros and cons of each candidate before submitting their vote by computer. They chose Monte Miller (55%), Bill Pinkham (48.9%), and Aaron Alberter (44.4%). It will be interesting to see how the student vote com-

pares to the adult choices who will actually sit on the board that governs our local hospital.

For most Estes Park students, this past month has been their first experience with full-time on-line education which requires increased dedication and personal motivation on the part of the student. Only 45 high school students practice voted for these elections. The students also selected new members of the Estes Valley Recreation and Parks District (EVRPD) Board.

The tabulation of these votes showed Heather Gooch (68.9%) a clear winner and students selected Jason Knutson (40%) to join her on the board that sets policy for our golf course, marina, and community center. The third position resulted in a tie between Sarah Metz and Ryan Ross at 35.6% each. Rachel Balduzzi was only one vote behind the tie, demonstrating the adage, “every vote counts.”

In November, all Estes Valley residents, Kindergarten through 12th grade, will be invited to practice vote for president, practice makes perfect. Anyone in need of information is welcome to contact. juniorelection@signsandwishes.com

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Tshirt Sales Support EP Nonprofit Relief Fund You know the old saying that great ideas sometimes start on a cocktail napkin? The Estes Park Nonprofit Resource Center (EPNRC) was having a beer with local brewery owner and artist, Wade Johnston. He designs coloring books for national parks, beer labels, and fine art work.

We wanted to re-create something that had the sentiment of Mountain Strong, but was current for COVID. Well, that little cocktail napkin turned into an elk wearing a mask, people howling off their porches, and the current state of our interdependence, “We are all in this together.” The elk and mandala with “Estes Park 2020” are now on both men’s pocket t-shirts and women’s V neck tshirts. The light blue represents the scrubs of the nurses and doctors working overtime in hospitals, and the dark blue of police offers tirelessly serving communities.

T-shirt sales, individual donations, and seed money from Village Thrift Store all combine to allow the Nonprofit Resource Center to say yes to the needs of our local community. EPNRC has estab-

lished a Nonprofit Relief Fund to assure basic needs are met and essential services remain consistent now and beyond this crisis. The Nonprofit Relief Fund is disbursed within Estes Park only. We are indeed better together as we navigate these uncertain times.

Shirts went on sale on Monday. The first run was just 100 shirts, and as of press time, they were going fast. We might already be ready for a second run! Please jump online to support this nonprofit fundraiser. Wade’s elk shirts and aspen tree shirts celebrating the nonprofit community are available online at EPNonprofit.org. The tshirts inspired us to set up a Nonprofit Market Place and who knows what else we might add!

Local artist Wade Johnston donated his time and talent by creating these designs for our community. “In times of need, the people in this community come together and support each other. This time of COVID is no different and I wanted to do my part.” Thank you Wade, and thank you to all the donors, organizations, neighbors and townies that pitch in with all they have to offer.

Ballet Renaissance Online Through May Eight weeks ago, when COVID-related regulations first prevented ballet classes from meeting in-person, nonprofit Ballet Renaissance moved all of its weekly classes online.

This week, May 3-9, would have been Ballet Renaissance’s last week of spring 2020 classes, concluding with rehearsal on stage at the YMCA Ruesch auditorium and the presentation of BR’s opening ballet vignette for Center Stage’s annual Spring Gala Recital, Friday, May 8 and Saturday May 9.

All of that had to be put on hold because of the panBallet Renaissance students take class from their homes. demic, but Ballet RenaisBR Instructor Radoslaw sance students have not Kokoskza teaching BR class from dents also have a Renaissance online stopped dancing. home (ballet painting by Dawn piece of special classes are being offered In fact, many Ballet Renais- Graham, Estes Park) no-slip marley at no charge to particisance students have been dance floor in pants. These online taking more weekly ballet classes these their homes as well. classes will continue last eight weeks, than they were before through May and until Marley is a fairly costly floor covering the pandemic. This because Ballet Renclasses are able to meet used in dance studios and on stage to aissance has opened all of its weekly onsafely again in-person. help keep floors safe for ballet training line classes to all BR students, allowing and performance, especially for dancers To join others in ensurBR students in Estes, Loveland, Denver who are dancing en pointe. The puring online classes remain and southeast Michigan, to meet and chase of these special marley floor tuition-free during the study together online, during any one of pieces is being made possible by a very COVID pandemic by 11 classes offered weekly. generous supporter. Thank you! making a tax deductible In order to assist particularly commitcharitable gift of any size, Ballet Renaissance would also like to ted students in taking these online take this opportunity to extend a special or to participate in any of classes from their home, Ballet Renaisthese online classes, or thank you to St. Bartholomew’s Episcosance has loaned out a number of its pal Church here in Estes, and several in- for more information, portable ballet barres. Now, most replease visit: www.baldividual supporters in Estes Park, Dencently, thanks to the initiative of a very letren.org or contact ver and southeast Michigan for recent generous supporter, Ballet Renaissance is balletren@balletren.org. support. working to ensure all committed stuDuring the COVID pandemic, Ballet

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The three owlets are wide-awake as they spot the approaching raven... flying towards their location.

This is the male great-horned owl. He is the primary hunter and helps defend the brood.

The raven is close to the owlets.

Note the terror in their eyes.

There was still a little room left in the cavity nest.

The momma owl huddled in close to her babies.

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Crossroads Thankful For Continued Community Support Brian Schaffer of Crossroads Ministry shares “N. T. Wright says “Justice is what love looks like when it faces the problems its neighbors are facing.”

I have been thinking about practical ways that we can live into the scripture found in Micah 6:8 that tells us what the Lord requires of men and women; it’s to act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with our God. I’m trying to do this in the best way I know how in my personal life and allowing it to flow into the way I lead and care for people connected to Crossroad Ministry. N.T. Wright’s quote

has encouraged me to put “feet to my faith.” I strongly believe in the last three words found in our Pledge of Alliance.

Do you know what they are? Justice for All. Can we really ever accomplish this?

I’m not sure, but it will not detour me from pursuing it in the places I live, work, and play.

I invite you to join me in this endeavor to seek after justice for the neighbors who are placed in your path. Do for One what you Wish you could Do for Everyone! I heard Andy Stanley say this in one of his teachings and it broadened

my perspective on the Power of One. Instead of trying to do a Little for A Lot, do A Lot for a Little. That’s what we’ve been trying to do at Crossroads over the last few weeks.

We have not met all the needs in our town yet, but we have been able to meet the needs presented to us. For this we are grateful to the many supporters who are making this happen from donors, volunteers, partnering agencies, businesses, churches, and grant funders.

For the month of April we invested more than $36,000 into rent and utility

assistance which is almost three times higher than April, 2019. Our weekly average for food distribution in April was close to 9,000 pounds. In real time this means our volunteers are loading out 333 pounds of food every hour. We have a great team of volunteers!

I’m so glad Crossroads Ministry is firmly established in the community for such a time as this. Thank you for your continued support of the work we’re doing!”

Birds of a feather...

Photography by Cindy Yeast

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White-faced ibis

Spotted sandpiper

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Self Care Gift During The Time Of COVID-19 Do you know a frontline worker here in Estes Park who would benefit from some much needed pampering?

During this time of COVID-19, small local business owners, Mary Jo Heyen of Natural Dreamwork and Brooke Claassen of Reverie Beauty and Bodywork have teamed up to say thank you to some of Estes Park’s frontline workers. These local heroes are out there every day in every way helping make sure that we are safe and our needs are met while at the same time putting themselves and their families as risk. Mary Jo and Brooke wanted to find a way to honor what is happening with their outer selves as well as their inner selves. So they’ve put together small self care kits (each a $165 value) to distribute to the first 25 Estes Park frontline workers nominated.

Most of us are wearing masks for a

short time period, as we grocery shop or run errands. Our frontline workers are wearing masks for long periods of time and that is taking its toll, stressful emotionally and even traumatizing to the face.

For outer care Brooke will include a facial kit that will include all the necessities you never knew your skin needed,

and front-line workers can treat themselves to some much deserved self care with professional products that will help repair mask-weary skin.

Many recent articles and news stories are about people reporting an increased number of weird dreams. During this challenging time what may be happening is that more people are actually remembering their dreams, those strange and wonderful dreams that have always wanted to be in conversation with us. For inner care Mary Jo will include a copy of her dream primer, “Who Are Those Guys?” which explores the myriad characters who come to us every night in our dreams as well as a certificate for a $30 dream session (70% discount.)

To nominate an Estes Park frontline worker, like both of our Facebook sites: Natural Dreamwork with Mary Jo and

YMCA Of The Rockies Leader Announces Retirement

YMCA of the Rockies today announced the retirement of Chief Financial Officer, Scott Pope. Pope has been a valued member of the leadership team at the popular family vacation destination for more than 30 years.

“Scott Pope has been part of our YMCA of the Rockies family for decades, and he has made an incredible impact to our organization that will be felt for years to come,” said Julie Watkins, President/CEO, YMCA of the Rockies. “Our staff, donors and board members will miss him very much.”

Pope was the controller and chief financial officer, and eventual vice president, from 1990 - 2020. His career at Reverie Beauty and Bodywork. Then, on YMCA of the Rockies began in 1983 either site nominate an Estes Park frontwhen he was hired as a seasonal houseline worker with a brief reason why. The keeper. He quickly put his degree in first 25 nominees will receive this spebusiness administration and accounting cial ($165 value) self care thank you gift. to use, becoming the assistant business If you are not on Facebook you can manager the following year. Since 1990, nominate someone at he has served as a trusted resource to the www.maryjohyen.com or president/CEO and board of directors, reveriebeautyandbodywork.com. and managed all financial strategy and activity at YMCA of the Rockies’ three properties including Estes Park Center,

Snow Mountain Ranch and Camp Chief Ouray. He looks forward to having more time to pursue traveling, hiking trips and photography during retirement.

Chris Jorgensen has been named the new chief financial officer and begins this month. He brings more than 15 years of experience in operational leadership in the nonprofit space to YMCA of the Rockies, most recently as the senior vice president of strategy and operations at OneChild, an international child development organization that serves more than 43,000 children in 14 countries. Jorgensen and his family will be relocating to Estes Park from Colorado Springs.

“I have always admired the rich history of YMCA of the Rockies and am humbled to be a part of an organization with such a tremendous mission,” said Jorgensen. “The legacy that Scott Pope has built is remarkable and I hope to carry what he has created forward into the future, continuing to provide sound financial leadership and stewardship for the Association.”

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The Story Of Mary Belle King Sherman

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2020 offers all of us the opportunity to celebrate not only the passage of the 19th Amendment but also the achievements of women over that last 100 years. Celebrations are planned nation-wide, in every state and in local communities. A number of local organizations and community leaders, under the leadership of Jean McGuire, have formed a committee to coordinate the local celebration under the title, “100 Years: A Celebration of Women.” As a part of the festivities, we plan to collect stories about Estes Valley women in the form of paragraphs. Submission period: Now to May 15. Maximum length: 200 words, A story about any woman with a connection to Estes Park. These paragraphs will be collected by the Estes Valley Library. They will then appear in the local newspapers and 100 will be chosen to be published as a booklet for November release. Submit your paragraphs digitally (preferred) to choymanwendell@ estesvalleylibrary.org or hard copy to the front desk. Here is the next of the submissions.

By: Sybil Barnes Mary Belle King Sherman (1862-1935) was born in New York and spent most of her adult life in Chicago where she taught at the John Marshall Law School and published a book on parliamentary law.. She and her husband, the newspaperman John Dickinson Sherman, stayed at Longs Peak Inn and eventually bought property in the Tahosa Valley in 1914. At a conservation conference in Berkeley, California in 1915 she said "Every community should have a place in which they may spend their leisure time, where they will be brought in contact with things of beauty and interest in the outdoor world. She used her influence as president of the General Federation of Woman’s Clubs to help Enos Mills drum up support for the creation of Rocky Mountain National Park. She also worked as a lobbyist for the establishment of the National Park Service in 1916 and the creation of Grand Canyon National Park. in 1919. As a summer resident, she was active in the Estes Park Woman’s Club and other civic affairs until her death. A memorial tree stood in Bond Park until 2012, commemorating her contributions to the community.

The Story Of Beatrice “Bettie” Willard

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2020 offers all of us the opportunity to celebrate not only the passage of the 19th Amendment but also the achievements of women over that last 100 years. Celebrations are planned nation-wide, in every state and in local communities. A number of local organizations and community leaders, under the leadership of Jean McGuire, have formed a committee to coordinate the local celebration under the title, “100 Years: A Celebration of Women.” As a part of the festivities, we plan to collect stories about Estes Valley women in the form of paragraphs. Submission period: Now to May 15. Maximum length: 200 words, A story about any woman with a connection to Estes Park. These paragraphs will be collected by the Estes Valley Library. They will then appear in the local newspapers and 100 will be chosen to be published as a booklet for November release. Submit your paragraphs digitally (preferred) to choymanwendell@ estesvalleylibrary.org or hard copy to the front desk. Here is the next of the submissions.

By: Sybil Barnes

Beatrice “Bettie” Willard attended the Yosemite Field School in 1948. Though most NPS hires were male, she was able to secure a position at Lava Beds to become one of the few women naturalists in the National Park Service. She also spent a summer at Crater Lake presenting programs.

She earned her doctorate at the University of Colorado and began a series of field studies on the alpine tundra along Trail Ridge Road in the 1960s. Her research is nationally recognized as groundbreaking. Many Estes residents and Rocky Mountain National Park staff members received their knowledge of native plants from seminars taught by Bettie. Willard was also instrumental in the preservation of the Florissant Fossil Beds near Colorado Springs, With the help of other women, including Isabelle Leopold, the daughter of author and conservationist Aldo Leopold, she helped convince Senator Gordon Allott to sponsor a bill putting 6,000 acres under federal protection as a National Monument in 1969.

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Quarterly Economic Summary And Forecast

By Dr. John W. Green, Economist Provided by Bank of Estes Park

The economic picture is bad; most of you don’t need an economist to tell you that. Rocky Mountain National Park is closed. Traffic is way down. Lodging places and restaurants are closed. Your hair is growing long. Routine health care is uncertain.

The economic statistics that are current all look bad; we know the ones that have yet to be published will look bad. We’re in a recession although it has not yet been officially declared; that will take several months, maybe as late as August.

Consumer spending is way down; you’re not spending as much nor am I. Consumer spending makes up 2/3 of GDP so when you and I don’t spend, GDP falls.

The U. S. Department of Commerce says GDP fell 4.8% in the first quarter.

The MarketWatch estimate for the second quarter is currently at -27.7%. One private firm is predicting -40%. There’s plenty of bad news to go around.

When will all this bad news end? Many states, including Colorado, are relaxing restrictions on personal movements and business operations. We can reopen our economy slowly, taking precautions.

That means the economy will come back; GDP will stop falling.

Will it be this year? I think not. I think the recession started in February and will not end this year. Probably sometime in 2021. And there’s a good likelihood that there will be a second wave of Covid-19 infections.

We can only beat this virus with extensive testing, careful resocialization, and an effective vaccine.

and correct them.

So, the situation isn’t good but it might be getting better. I hope everyone’s economic cushion is substantial enough to get them through this rough patch.

Estes Park is a beautiful place so enjoy your view and don’t make any unhealthy choices.

From Bank of Estes Park: Despite being surrounded by what may appear to be a constant stream of bad news and negative voices, we wanted to add the following to our quarterly economic summary and forecast, just because we feel there is more than the economy to consider here. Estes Park, take a breath (through a mask where required and/or desired, of the best air on Earth!) and pause for a moment—yes, this is a tough period of time, but we WILL get through it. Remember that with so many things very literally pulling us apart (social distancing, politics, opinions, etc.), that empathy, forgiveness, kindness, love, and serving our neighbors may be the most important things we could make time and energy for today, and for all the todays between now and better times. We are deeply grateful for you—our clients, our community, our neighbors, our friends—and we are honored to stand shoulder to shoulder, hand in hand, and face these challenges with you! Comical disclaimer—actual distance between shoulders is 6 feet, hands are sanitized and not actually touching, and faces are covered in masks. Hang in there and be well, Estes Park—better days are coming!

Please Note: This is a very brief summary of a comprehensive, specialized, quarterly economic summary and forecast report that Bank of Estes Park uti-

Estes Valley Crisis Advocates Is Here To Help Estes Valley Crisis Advocates is here to help for any crisis you may be experiencing. While we are typically helping those with domestic violence issues, did you know that we also help with a multitude of other situations including unattended death, suicide, sexual assault, stalking, accidents (vehicle, drowning, climbing, etc.), elder abuse, emotional crises, secondary trauma, hate crimes, human trafficking, harassment and assault?

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If anyone feels the need for our services during the current pandemic please feel free to reach out to us. We are considered an essential service and our offices are open for operations. While we are following CDC and State guidelines, we are still able to offer services via phone, Skype, email, and Facebook Messenger. You can call us at 970-5779781, find us on Facebook, or our website at www.crisisadvocates.org. We are available 24/7.

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Estes Park and RMNP were easily headed for a million-visitor-month in 2020 or 2021. Who knows when that might now happen, probably not till the mid-2020s. It’s like the world took a dangerous economic vacation that we didn’t plan for and didn’t want to go on.

The world situation is not much better than in the U. S. so we can’t look for any economic help from those quarters. The U. S.’s leadership role and reputation in the world has been severely damaged; the world is not pulling together to solve this crisis.

Will this economic slowdown be as bad as the Great Depression? Yes. Will it last as long? Probably not. Science is better today. Communication is almost instantaneous. Politicians aren’t any smarter but we find out about mistakes sooner

lizes internally, addressing the national, state, county, and local economies. The complete version is available upon request to bank clients of Bank of Estes Park, for private, individual use, without reproduction or distribution. This brief summary is being made available as a service to the local Estes Park community.

For questions or comments, please call Scott Applegate, Chief Credit Officer, at 970-235-7027.

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Mountain Marriage Moments COVID-19 Don’t Forget Our Pets During These Trying Times When thinking of all those in need, please don’t forget to donate pet food to Crossroads for their clients who have pets.

During this stressful time, we need our pets more than ever and of course, our pets need to be fed well too!

Thank you for any and all donations to Crossroads Ministry for those in need during these trying times.

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COMFORTABLE CARRIAGE HILLS HOME This comfortable raised ranch home with 3 New bedrooms 2 baths, is situated on a beautiful sting Li .43 acre lot in Carriage Hills. The open living area has a vaulted ceiling, gas log fireplace and large view windows that allow an abundance of natural light. The kitchen has tile flooring, hickory cabinets and is adjacent to the laundry area. Master suite has an updated 3/4 bath and the two guest bedrooms share an updated full bath. Complete with a Brand New Deck and attached 2 car garage.

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Marriage is never without challenge and with the current pandemic couples can find themselves at odds even more than usual. We certainly have. Some of us have had to battle illness, some job loss, many financial stress. Our world as we knew it no longer exists and perhaps never will again. How do couples, in a healthy way, manage the stress and anxiety within our most intimate relationship? We wanted to share some strategies we have found helpful.

1) Meet in the mornings to share something spiritual. We join each other on the loveseat and listen to a faith teacher we enjoy, read a chapter in the Bible and pray together. We love to discuss what we have heard and get each other’s views.

2) Learn something together. We have pursued a virtual anxiety treatment certification togetrher during the Quarantine.

3) Exercise together. We walk our dog together when the weather is nice.

4) Cook really good food together. Try new recipes. We enjoy preparing and sharing Hello Fresh. The whole process of cooking and eating together is bonding.

5) Enter each other’s entertainment world. Patty is watching one of Steve’s favorite Sci-fi series, 'Fringe' and Steve watched The Wizard of Oz with Patty.

6) Share Facebook together. Fun to enjoy the videos, laugh together and catch up on family news together. Make one day a week free of social media.

7) Enjoy friendships on Zoom, Skype or the like. We have two couples we 'get together with' weekly to catch up. We have a small group that 'meets together' also.

8) Make time to share Covid related fears and concerns. You may not always agree but discuss for clarity and understanding. Be willing to hear each other on annoyances and irritations. Say you’re sorry. Make the necessary adjustments.

Remember why you fell in love with your partner. We laugh at ourselves a lot.

We are all a little hilarious if we take

time to notice. Encourage each other and care for each other’s feelings.

9) Take time to discuss how Covid is affecting your family. Avoid disaster forecasting. Do problem solve as much as you can with what you know. Limit the conversations/news about Covid so it doesn’t consume you. Pull each other back from the edge of anxiety into today.

Fortunately we both are rarely on the edge at the same time.

10). Make time to dream. What’s something new you will create or do together when this passes? We are developing a virtual counseling art group therapy for women together.

11) It is good for each person individually to take time for themselves. Patty has found a long forgotten love of watercolor painting and it has brought her a lot of joy during these dark days. Steve enjoys keeping up with his favorite podcasts and doing things around the house.

This apart time makes the couple time sweeter.

12) Keep the physical intimacy alive and active! A very well known reliever of stress, among other great beneficial attributes. Smiling, for example.

We would love to hear your ideas as well. One of our most favorite things to do together, though, is to work as a couple with other couples who are encountering problems in their relationship and helping improve the quality of their connection so they can enjoy each other better.

Steve and Patty Keller have been married 40 years and together practice marriage counseling in Estes Park at Lightshine Counseling. Steve is an LPC, Patty is a FNP.

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EVRPD Things To Do

The votes are in! Our three elected board members are: Stan Gengler, Heather Gooch and Sarah Metz.

They will join Scott Dorman and Jack Holmquist on the Estes Valley Recreation and Park District Board of Directors. We appreciate their willingness to serve!

COVID-19 RE-OPENING (and closure) UPDATES FOR EVRPD FACILITIES GOLF COURSES: 18-Hole – Open to the public; call now for tee times!

9-Hole and Disc Golf - Open May 16 MARINA: Open Friday through Monday starting May 1.

MAY IS WATER SAFETY MONTH! The American Red Cross is offering free water safety classes online. Visit evrpd.com to access the online course.

COMMUNITY CENTER: Due to Governor Polis’ Safer at Home directive, the Estes Valley Community Center will remain closed until further notice. Thank you for your patience as we await further clarification from the state and/or county regarding a tentative re-opening date for the facility. Please visit evrpd.com for the latest updates.

DOG PARK: Open LAKE ESTES TRAIL: Open HOMER ROUSE TRAIL: Closed 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! www.lesmillsondemand.com/en_us/reseller/registration/request/reseller_id/113 0/?c California Strength Home Workouts: visit CaliforniaStrength.com and set up a free account.

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.

EPWGA May 5 Opening Day Results Nineteen ladies joined in some outdoor fun and played golf on a beautiful Tuesday.

The game of the day was Low Net. The front nine was used for this event.

First Flight winners Jan Alderman 1st Marianne Casey 2nd Pam Vendegna 2nd

Second Flight Stacey Harding 1st Linda Bowie 2nd Johanna Gengler 2nd Third Flight Marilyn Soby 1st We welcomed new members, Jennifer Gergen and Mary Nolan to our golfing group.

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Cliffhanger Used Books Is Open, Mondays Through Saturdays Cliffhanger Used Books has re-opened.

Book lovers and bargain hunters can once again shop on-site at the store, located at 191 W. Riverside Drive next to the Estes Park Post Office.

Volunteers will be wearing face masks, and hand sanitizer is offered for all shoppers before they browse the store.

Cliffhanger is pleased to join many downtown retailers who have re-opened with new precautions in place.

Current hours for the store are Mondays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (closed on Sundays). Donations of materials are also being accepted. Those with donations are encouraged to visit the Cliffhanger page at estesvalleylibrary.org for guidelines on which books and materials Cliffhanger is able to accept.

From its opening in April of 2019, Cliffhanger has been operated by the

Estes Valley Library Friends & Foundation as a nonprofit store, with all proceeds supporting the library. Among the thousands of books for sale, the selection is arranged into genre categories, making it easy to browse for anything from cookbooks to mystery novels, and children’s books to history nonfiction. The store also includes a selection of used DVDs and music CDs for sale.

What’s behind the name, Cliffhanger Used Books? The name is inspired to convey the excitement of a pageturning suspense yarn, with a whimsical nod to our elevated geography. Follow the Cliffhanger Used Books Facebook page for alerts on upcoming specials, and visit estesvalleylibrary.org to learn more about the work of the Library Friends & Foundation.

Library Hosts Free Legal Self-Help Clinic Through a statewide partnership, volunteer attorneys are available to assist in offering free legal advice through oneon-one online appointments. This service is available to Estes Valley Library cardholders. This month’s appointments are available on Wednesday, May 13 between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Participants should call the library at 970-586-8116 to schedule their appointment time in advance.

This service is available for patrons who do not already have an attorney at their service. Via computer, the volunteer attorneys will visit in a one-on-one computer format to answer questions.

Among the assistance available during these appointments is: help with filling out forms, and explaining the process

and procedure for civil legal issues, including family law, civil litigation, property law, probate law, collections, appeals, landlord-tenant law, veterans’ benefits, and civil protection orders.

The clinic is for informational use only, and is not a substitute for legal representation. Participants have the right to retain an attorney of their choice at any time, and are advised to do so.

Call the library at 970-586-8116 for more information or to schedule an appointment. Before attending a session, visit the library’s online calendar at estesvalleylibrary.org to view the “checkerboard” link to helpful forms, statutes, videos and flowcharts, as well as upcoming clinic dates this summer.

Now Serving: Ten Great Items On The Library Menu Though the library’s building may not be open yet, there’s an exciting “menu” of services available. We’re inspired by our great local restaurants, who have been creatively bringing delicious curbside cuisine to our community. Here are 10 items on the Library Menu: Curbside pick-up service began this week, and it’s been popular! You can place holds in the library catalog. We pull your items, and we’ll have ‘em ready at your scheduled pick-up time, right by the library’s front steps.

Cliffhanger Used Books joined many downtown retailers in re-opening their doors this past week. You can again shop on-site, with all precautions in place, while supporting the Library Friends & Foundation in the process.

Digital Collections were expanding in popularity even before the closure. We’ve added lots of new digital books and movies, including more than ever for kids and teens. Whatever your interest, there’s a download for that!

7-Day-a-week Reference Desk: Got questions? Contact us with what’s on your mind, whether it’s about a library service, or locating the right website for an application, or a local service. Call, email, or look for the new online chat button at estesvalleylibrary.org.

Outdoor Wi-Fi 24/7: Library wi-fi and the Town’s Wapiti wi-fi networks cover a big downtown footprint, spanning the library parking lot all the way to Bond Park. Check out the full service area map on our website.

Live Storytimes: yesterday, Fire Chief David Wolf was our special storytime guest. You can watch storytime live three times a week, or catch all the great

recordings—including Chief Wolf.

Songs, stories, and puppets will inspire your day! How about scheduling a shared viewing time with the grandkids?

Community “Zoom Rooms”: while our meeting spaces are closed, we’ve been helping and hosting community groups and clubs to stay active and connected through videoconferencing. Many of our book clubs have been Zooming happily. Contact us, and we’ll help you Zoom too.

College Readiness: our resident college-planning expert, Kaye Orten, offers one-on-one phone appointments to help local teens exploring college options, along with financial aid and scholarship opportunities. High school juniors can watch the library’s all-new webinar now available through our Facebook and YouTube links.

A Helping Hand with Advanced Directives: via phone and videoconference, our partners at the Larimer Advance Care Planning Team are here to help you draft your Advanced Directives—documenting how you want medical decisions about you made in case you someday can’t make them yourself. Work with a caring expert, and you’ll have peace of mind.

The Summer Reading Program is coming soon! Summer is a great time to read for pleasure, and this year’s program will offer reading incentives and fun challenges for all ages. More details are coming soon, with the program launching in late May. Find details on all these great “menu items” at estesvalleylibrary.org, or give us a call at 970-586-8116.

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The Innoventions Of Ecological Entrepreneurs

Judy Arnold Judy Arnold, of Broomfield, CO, and formerly of Big Elk Meadows and Estes Park, CO, passed away Saturday, May 2, 2020 at the Denver Hospice after a valiant 15 month battle with pancreatic cancer.

Judy was gracious and kind, and had a quirky sense of humor and a ready smile. She fiercely loved her family and her friends. She easily made friends everywhere she went, and had many who loved her deeply. We have heard from so many of her friends that she was “inspirational.” Judy showed us all how to keep a positive, joyous outlook on life, even through the pain, the chemo, and the knowledge that her cancer was terminal.

Her faith in God was the cornerstone of her life, and she loved going to church - with friends, with family, or alone - she loved it all. She went to several Bible study groups while she lived in Broomfield, and enjoyed her time with those friends also.

Judy was athletic and strong and fiercely independent. She was a dancer at heart - ballet was what brought her joy as a child and into her college years. When she lived in Greeley from 1977-1996, she taught kids ballet classes, then Jazzercize and aerobics. She was a co-owner of The Conditioning Spa, leaving in 1996 when she and her husband Leonard moved to Big Elk Meadows, a community between Lyons and Estes Park, Colorado. After leaving the Conditioning Spa, she walked several miles a day, or attended Pilates, yoga and tai-chi classes - she needed and loved exercising every

day.

After the big floods of 2013, she and Leonard and their cats moved to Westminster, with the hope of returning to Big Elk Meadows in time. They assisted BEM with the flood recovery efforts, but established a life in the Westminster/Broomfield area near their family, and decided to stay. Judy made many new friends, and loved her community. She also loved that she was able to more easily be part of her grandkid’s lives - attending Brennen’s gallery opening and college award events, Declan’s choir concerts, Declan and Eva’s games to watch them cheer, and go prom dress shopping with Eva. Judy married her high school sweetheart, Leonard Arnold, in 1969, and they remained together until his passing in 2016. She is also preceded in death by her younger daughter Lorie in 2005. Judy’s brother, Steve Keeton, moved back to Denver after living in New Jersey for 45 years, so he could be with his sister in the last months of her life. She also leaves behind a daughter and son-in-law, Alyssa and Christopher Ericksen, and her grandchildren, Brennen, Declan and Eva. In lieu of flowers, Judy wished for memorial donations to be made in her name to The Denver Hospice, as our family has been blessed by this organization’s compassionate and excellent care several times. https://thedenverhospice.org/giving/ Visit www.allnuttestespark.com to send a message to Judy’s family.

By: Judi Smith

When opening a new enterprise, profitable or not, the business plan must outline the source of income, the expense of materials and operations and the methods of marketing and distribution. For ANY business venture, it is important to be economically sustainable. For a “green” business, there are additional goals to minimize the environmental impact while improving the ecological sustainability of the Earth in some small way.

Some ecological entrepreneurs just stumbled on a great idea and fell into the business of manufacturing it, but many intentionally pursue the field because of the social responsibility it entails, perhaps following through on an ideology from a college study program. Brittany Evans did exactly that when she opened Clear Intentions. Today, CI turns our local, Estes Valley, used glass into cullet to be remanufactured into new glass products. Households can contribute to her efforts by putting used glass into the Glass only bin at the Residential Recycling Center on Elm Road. Businesses can arrange for curbside pickup. www.clearintentions.glass Common Studio, an architectural and landscape design firm, has completed several innovative ecological projects that contribute to the common good.

These achievements range from converting used and discarded gumball machines into dispensers for “seed bombs” … to a unique street gutter that welcomes plant life – without yielding the usual benefits of durability and filter. www.commonstudio.com According to Purpose Energy, their anaerobic digester processes wastewater from breweries into biogas (for transportation energy), fertilizer, and reusable water.www.purposeenergy.com

A young company called gDiapers has created colorful “gPants” that hold either reusable cloth or compostable / flushable diaper liners made from cellulose fiber and pulp (fully biodegradable). www.gdiapers.com A tiny stainless steel container and fully biodegradable filter bags from Botlfilter eliminates the need for disposable bottles and can be used in any wide-mouth reusable bottle. While Estes tap water is sufficiently drinkable and is better that most bottled water, this will be great when traveling to other parts of the world. www.botlfilter.com A company called Axion Structural Innovations Products makes Ecotrax railroad ties and other products for the construction industry (brandname Struxture) from recycled plastic and post industrial fiber filled polymer.

400,000 water bottles now reside in a boardwalk through the Ohio wetlands. www.axionsi.com The ReWall Company was created to build a new, improved version of drywall that was less subject to mold. Today, the company is called Continuus Materials, based in Houston, with plants in Des Moines, IA and Philadelphia, PA that still use the original technology to make Everboard Roof Covering from used TetraPaks (a plastic coated cardboard beverage carton). Every 100 sq. ft. of Everboard keeps 800 lbs. of “non-recyclable” plastic and 1,200 lbs. of “nonrecyclable” paper out of the landfill. www.continuusmaterials.com These are but a few of the innoventions (a Disney word meaning innovative inventions) created by entrepreneurs interested in improving the ecological status of the world by finding better ways to replace our consumer oriented economy with a new and circular pattern where nothing goes to waste.

Bear Encounters Wildlife Webinar May 21

As more and more states and towns begin to open up, more folks are going to be hitting the trails. Wouldn't it be nice to be a leg (or mind) up on them when it comes to understanding wildlife and the great outdoors?

Wildlife for You has a really cool wildlife webinar coming up on May 21.

Kim Delozier, retired bear biologist from Great Smoky Mountains National Park and best-selling author, will talk about "Bear Encounters." After this seminar, you’ll be able to impress your

friends with your extensive knowledge on how to defend yourself against a surprise bear encounter!

Hey we're all getting a little batty lately, so why don't you join us to get some normalcy back in your life.

To register for the May 21st (8:00 p.m.

EST): Bear Encounter" webinar go to: wildlifeforyou.com/RTJCZK/ bearencounters.html *Although the webinars cost about the same as a single premier movie ticket ($15) we understand that many folks have been impacted financially due to the current Covid situation. If you are one of those people and would like to join us but can not afford to do so, please let us know and we will register you for the class of your choosing. And if you have been one of the fortunate ones who hasn't been impacted, please consider purchasing and donating a class to a less fortunate family. We will give you all the credit!

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Thoughts About The Mask Ordinance From A Downtown Business Owner To The Editor: Dear Estes Park Town Board, First of all, I need you all to understand that I do not ask what I am about to ask to be negligent, or malicious towards any of the people of Estes Park. I don’t want anyone to get or be sick, I don’t want anyone to die. No one would want that, but I also want to be able to survive and make a living in Estes Park. I want to be able to financially survive not just physically survive. I want to be able to pay my taxes, insurance, rent, utilities, vendors, bills, and my employees. By passed an ordinance that makes it so that I cannot operate my businesses and make any money to pay these necessary expenses I currently have a problem. We are only at the beginning of a season that should be busy. I beg you all to allow this season to be busy and let businesses have the opportunity to survive financially not just people physically. Let me give you some background: Our Park Theater Mall LLC operates: 1. The Historic Park Theater (single house oldest operating movie theatre in the nation.

Occupancy is 299 with an auditorium seating 224- large facility I think most of you have been there) 130 Moraine Ave in Downtown Estes Park. Property owned by Park Theater Mall LLC. 2. The Reel Mountain Theater (three auditoriums each over 100 people seating per auditorium) 543 Big Thompson Ave in Upper Stanley Village- I do not own this property but I have to pay rent, and mortgage payment, upkeep and expenses, insurance and taxes on this rented building.

3. The Park Theatre Café that serves deli type sandwiches soups, salads and quiche.

Our main customers come from the Slab and the Historic Park Theatre. 132 Moraine Ave., Downtown Estes Park along the Private Park Theatre Mall Riverwalk Property owned by Park Theater Mall LLC. 4. The Slab- outdoor pub & beer garden and live music venue outside seats 200 outdoors on a large open-air patio in the center of Estes Park. This venue has all prepackaged

food delivered to the Slab unless we have the food cart out on weekend and then we grill burgers, hot dogs and bratwurst at the slab and the rest of the food comes from the Park Theatre Café. (Food Carts are just like food trucks for licensing in Larimer County) 116 E Elkhorn Ave In Downtown Estes Park Property owned by Park Theater Mall LLC 5. The Slab Arcade- provides restrooms for the Slab as well. 142 Moraine Ave, Downtown Estes Park along the Private Park Theatre Mall Riverwalk. Property owned by Park Theater Mall LLC. The Safer at home order is in place for the state is until May 26th. However, people are so tired of being at home that they are not following this safer at home order. This is obviously is a horrible virus, but we cannot live in perpetual fear, and it would be better to educate and allow people to act responsibly.

People should be able to choose their activities, and what they desire to do. People should be able to enjoy things and feel safe and welcome in Estes Park. This is what Estes in the past has been known for. If someone is scared, that is fine. They can make the choice to stay home- people clearly have that right and choice. But people should also have the right and the choice not to stay home. They should be able to go out.

People should be allowed to enjoy a meal downtown, people should be able to shop downtown, walk around and see the stores.

There are some that will not live in fearmost want to support local businesses, and local restaurants even if they eat outside. The businesses in Estes need people to shop, eat here, so that we have money for our families.

I will never forget that just 1 week after 9/11 occurred my parents still chose to fly on the airlines to NY and enjoy their yearly trip.

The airlines were nearly empty, but my parents refused to give into fear and allow terrorists to scare us into not enjoying part of life. Otherwise why are we living? The people of NY were very grateful to have my parents not be afraid. I would be grateful for people to not be afraid, so would others in Estes we don’t want to die financially.

Meeting Notices Early Worms AA Meetings Early Worms AA meets at 7 a.m. every morning except Sunday in the basement of Saint Bartholomew’s Church at 880 MacGregor Ave. For more info, please call 970-586-1090 or 970-443-3538.

Women’s AA Group Tuesdays at 6 p.m. St. Bart’s Church.

880 MacGregor Avenue. 11 step prayer and meditation meeting, every last Tuesday of the month.

Estes Park Al-Anon Al-Anon Group in Estes Park meets from 7-8 p.m. every Friday via Zoom.

Call 586-4268 for Zoom information/link/password for meeting.

Fall River Group of AA The Fall River Group of Alcoholics Anonymous meets daily at noon.

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Sunday- 7:00 p.m.-open Monday-5:30 p.m.-Women’s Study & 7:00 p.m.-open Wednesday 7 p.m.-open Friday 7 p.m.-open Meeting location is 453 W. Elkhorn Ave. We welcome friends and visitors to attend these open meetings.

Park Al-Anon Park Al-Anon meets Wednesdays from 6 to 7 p.m. at St Bartholomew's Episcopal Church, 880 MacGregor Ave., Estes Park.

AA Allenspark Monthly Meeting The 4th Thursday of every month is the AA Potluck Anniversary Meeting 5:30 p.m. Allenspark Fire Dept.

Community Room Downstairs.

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The affixed mask order affects us all, but it destroys my businesses completely. I rely upon locals at the theatres but mainly visitors for food and beverage income downtown. I live downtown, so your ordinance does not address those of us who live in downtown commercial district. It states that I should be wearing a mask in the boundaries of downtown—at home? I cannot even take my trash out or my dog for a walk without an affixed mask. I have 4 businesses downtown only one does not involve food and beverage. The order inadvertently makes it so no one can eat or drink in the downtown business district because they are not allowed to remove the affixed mask. This unfairly targets the businesses downtown from having the opportunity to sustain their businesses with visitors. If someone gets an ice-cream, they cannot eat it in the downtown area. This could push people away and out of downtown before they wanted to leave. If someone wants to eat in Bond Park or at my slab they cannot because that would require the removal of their affixed mask. It is clear that at the Slab we can accommodate social distancing outside or in Bond Park, but the ordinance does not allow for this. Stanley Village is outside of your downtown commercial district and people can freely eat at the outside tables at McDonalds. Starbucks or over off Moraine Ave at Coffee on the Rocks. Does this seem fair to the downtown businesses?

We need an exception to the face mask ordinance for eating and drinking and private property downtown. We also have been told that drinking ever 15 minutes will help people not contract the COVID-19 virus. We have also been told not to touch our face, but I believe people touch their face more while adjusting affixed masks. Studies have shown that instead of the average 20 times an hour as people adjust their masks all the time, scared of slippage or finding it difficult to breathe.

Again, people need to make their own choices, people are going stir crazy and Estes is a good place for people to come. Eagle county has reopened because they have no new deaths, protocols in place and declining numbers. People’s free will should not be limited this much. I can’t operate with the mask ordinance and this ordinance which has

placed that restriction two weeks beyond the governor’s restricted timeline of May 26th.

This puts me out of business for a minimum of three months to June 10th. How can we survive- Estes is already lean in the winter and we wait to open for a busy summer?

How much unnecessary fear does this ordinance instill in people when driving into Estes Park? How much does this push people away from Estes? Our police officers clearly have better things to do than to police a mask ordinance. This weekend people were complaining online about people without masks. What a nightmare for the downtown business district. People acting out against visitors and each other makes our town look very uninviting, unfriendly and undesirable to be here. A scary picture. I don’t want to go somewhere I can’t eat, can’t drink it makes it not enjoyable. But, more than this those of us who rely upon the tourists can’t make it financially if people feel this way.

Please reverse or amend this ordinance. Let people know the county laws, don’t make it worse for us. Let people choose what they feel comfortable with. Please let people make the decision to be downtown or not. Let people choose that they are far enough away from others to eat an ice cream cone. Everyone wants people to be safe- educate but don’t give out an ordinance with fines. There is no need for masks outside unless you are not social distancing. There is no need for a mask at 7 a.m. when no one is downtown.

This ordinance is not fair to your business owners in the downtown commercial district. If we social distance, if we sanitize and refuse to give into fear, we can all get through this. It can’t be a good idea to place further hardships upon the businesses in the downtown business district. We need people to come back to Estes and feel welcomed in doing so. We need business to open; they cannot sustain three plus months of being closed. These restrictions are just too much.

Please let people feel like Estes Park is a fun place to be. Please continue to promote Estes Park so visitors will continue to come here and repeal or amend your outside affixed mask ordinance.

Sincerely Jenna MacGregor, Park Theater Mall LLC

Dick Colin Estes Park resident Dick Colin died at Estes Park Health Saturday, April 25, 2020.

He was 84 years old.

Richard Colin was born June 3, 1935 in Douglas, WY. His parents were Ramon and Anita (Cruz) Colin. Dick worked summers in Estes Park as a seasonal Police Officer in 1970 and 1971. He received a degree in Law Enforcement from Arapahoe Community College and was a full time Officer from 1972 to 1987. On December 7, 1974 he married Irma Howton at The Community Church of the Rockies, now the downtown home of the The Old Church Shops.

After his police service Dick owned and operated Colin’s Lawn and Landscaping Company, was a Seasonal

Worker at Rocky Mountain National Park and was on staff at Estes Park Medical Center and Prospect Park Living Center.

He was a member of Our Lady of the Mountains Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus Council # 12063.

Dick is survived by his wife Irma of Estes Park, son Richard Colin of Denver, stepsons Wyatt Kappely of Lawton, OK and Christopher Kappely of Fort Collins, CO; stepdaughter Mikey Ann of Nunn, CO. He is also survived by siblings Robert Colin of Oakland, CA, Rebecca Redeker and Gloria Colin of Taos, NM. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers.

Please visit www.allnuttestespark.com to leave a message to the family.

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Holly Sergy Holly Clarese Abbott Sergy, 65, passed away on April 10th, 2020. Raised in Brentwood, California, Holly was the fourth child born to Nelson and Doris Abbott. Holly is preceded in death by her parents, one brother and husband, Alan. She is survived by one sister and her extended family, two brothers and her children by marriage.

Holly was close to her two cousins C. Daubin and M. Daubin and their families.

Holly was an avid cyclist and she and her husband rode their bicycles all over the world. Holly was always learning and became a knowledgeable nutritionist, gourmet cook and master gardener.

Holly was a landscape architect and she

Nancy Dell Berryman owned and operated a successful landscape business for many years. Many people loved going to her home for a sense of community, a wonderful homemade meal and much laughter.

Holly also helped care for many family members during lengthy ill-

nesses.

Holly will be sadly missed by all who had the opportunity to know her. In lieu of flowers, please thank a healthcare worker, consider being an organ donor, donating to research for diseases of the liver, or making a donation to the charity of your choice. To protect everyone during the Covid-19 outbreak, a service will not be held at this time.

Pete McAleenan Pete McAleenan passed away of natural causes at his home in Estes Park on April 23, 2020. He was 93 years old and just a week away from his 94th birthday.

He was born in New York City on April 29th, 1926. He served in the Marines in the South Pacific in WWII. He was a professional horse trainer for most of his life. He is survived by his wife, Patricia McAleenan, his four sons and four step-children. There is no memorial service planned at this time but there is a Facebook page dedicated to him, in memoriam, at “Pete

McAleenan” for anyone who wishes to celebrate his life, or hear from those who have paid him tribute.

Randy Brown In Memory of Randy Allan Brown May 8, 1959 - September 4, 2018 Randy,

You are always in our mind and in our heart.

Love you and miss you.

Your Family

May 7, 1930- February 27, 2020 Dear Nancy, you would have been 90 years old yesterday and I decided that today would be a good day to celebrate you and your life with a non-traditional obituary. You were very much a nontraditional kind of lady.

Independent, determined, smart, stubborn, quirky and caring.

I can only say that the past year has been quite a ride as your friend, your practically adopted daughter and finally your end-of-life caretaker. We talked all the time and I learned so much about you and even though you didn’t want an obituary, I want to share to the world the friend that I got to know.

You were born in Clinton, Iowa and your parents were Olin Harold Berryman and Delle Vila Fuller and you had an older brother, Charles. You told me a lot about growing up during the depression and many stories (good and bad) about being the youngest child during that time.

I suspect that your independence led you into the universities, where you achieved two PhD’s, in art and religion. So many stories of your teaching art at University of Wisconsin and how much you enjoyed those years. During those years you became an amazing artist of pottery, of which I have many pieces now collected from your home and barn. You were even published!

As I’ve been piecing together your life’s journey I can share that outside of your university teaching, you’ve owned real estate in down town Chicago, you traveled to many places around the world, you had many friends and a handful of loves in your life, you were quite the tennis player and athlete, you suffered from severe chemical sensitivity (which you fought years to become recognized in the medical world as a true medical condition), you lived in your suburban for a few years camping and traveling around the US, finally ending up in Santa Fe the city you loved most, your soul city.

At some point you became involved with the terra cotta industry. Designing and improving terra cotta roofing materials and various decorative bricks and tiles. You were Architectural and Terra Cotta and Tile, Ltd and Berryman Enterprises. Back in those days, you were a predecessor for women in the building industry. I can only imagine what it would have been like to

work with you in that industry with your intelligence and creative mind.

I’m sure you rocked a few worlds back then.

Estes Park became your home around 2003, where you purchased your home from friends that you frequently house and cat-sat for. You loved your house, your neighbors, the senior citizens center, the farmers market, Via, EV library, and Estes Park (most of the time).

Your spirituality became a big part of your life. You established Temple of the Unveiled God and The Office of the Overseer of Dedication to Enlightenment, and you even became an honorary Doctor of Divinity from Universal Life Church. This journey was a tough one for you as your search for healing through sounds, light, energies, vibrations, supplements, organics, god and love couldn’t stop the aging process.

Giving up your drivers license was the hardest thing you ever did and I know it hurt in more ways than I will ever know. It meant giving up your independence.

When your eyesight began to fail and your world went dark, is when you told me that you have nothing to live for and I saw the end of your journey come quickly.

I am saddened that you had no family to be with you. Your mom passed when you were 30, your dad and brother also both gone. When I asked about nieces or nephews, you didn’t know, and you weren’t interested at this late game of life. So, becoming your friend and caretaker got even more instilled in my heart for you and all your quirky ways.

Now that you are gone and I promised I would take care of your things, get your ashes made into a beautiful glaze on an amazing piece of pottery and return you to Santa Fe. Somehow, some day, I promise!

I know that you are with family and friends and I thank you for introducing me to them in those final days and hours in the hospital rooms. Know that you were loved, know that your life made a difference to many people. Rest in peace, my friend.

Memorial donations in Nancy’s name may be made to the EPSCC, Inc., (Estes Park Senior Citizens Center), Via or the Estes Valley Library for their talking books program.

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