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May 22, 2020

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Poppy Specialty Foods/Pastamore

How To Submit Comments To The Town Board Estes Park is a special place. As a Colorado company, we have always been thankful by the amount of support the Estes Park community has shown us at the local farmers market and festivals, held throughout the summer. While the future of the markets and festivals are still unknown, we have decided to offer the community our Pasta, Oils, Balsamic Vinegars, Gourmet Dips, Crackle Corn and Cinnamon Glazed Almonds, Cashews and Pecans at a physical location in Estes Park this summer. You may now get your favorites at the Farmhouse Market located at 423 W. Elkhorn Ave. Thank you, Scott from Poppy Specialty Foods/Pastamore

The Town Clerk's office now requests written comments for the Town Board be submitted using the public comment form at https://dms.estes.org/forms/TownBoa rdPublicComment (also linked at www.estes.org/boardsandmeetings) and no longer submitted via email to townclerk@estes.org. (The comment form for the May 26 Town Board meeting will be available beginning at 5 p.m. today.) Individuals without internet access may still provide verbal comments for transcription by calling 970-577-4773.

Town Observance Of Memorial Day Holiday Town of Estes Park staff will observe the Memorial Day holiday Monday, May 25. Normal operations will resume Tuesday, May 26.

As a reminder, Town Hall is open by appointment only.

Town Allocates $150,000 In Additional Business Relief Funds

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This week Town Administrator Travis Machalek signed Emergency Order 07-20 to modify the Community Assistance Contract with the Estes Chamber of Commerce and Estes Park EDC for the provision of additional business relief funds. At the May 12 Town Board meeting, the board approved allocation of an additional $150,000 to the two organizations for the purpose of providing local business relief grants. This brings the total funds provided by the Town for business relief to $300,000. View the Emergency Order at https://drive.google.com/open?id=1 2ayXv95599MhJBiXoJSpMsCTuYs4 xbAW or via www.estes.org/COVID-19.

Town Of Estes Park Launches New Website At www.estes.org The Town of Estes Park has launched a new website at www.estes.org after months of advance preparation. The new site was constructed by Town staff and is hosted free-of-charge within the Colorado.gov web portal, managed by the Statewide Internet Portal Authority (SIPA) and Colorado Interactive. The new www.estes.org features a dynamic homepage and landing pages, userfriendly format and simple navigation to help users access Town government information.

Public Information Officer Kate Rusch commented, "The site was developed based on feedback we received through a public survey." Before the launch the site was also tested by a focus group of customers and partners, which resulted in additional modifications. Rusch continued, "We believe our customers will find it to be a comprehensive resource for Town information, and continued feedback is appreciated."

The website includes a top menu with direct links to services, including the "I Want To..." option with direct links to the most commonly needed services identified by users. The site also features live feeds of the Town's Facebook page, ShareThis options on each page, comprehensive site search, and automatic backup systems to prevent interruptions to service.

Language translation is now widely available through the users' browsers.

While most links should be maintained, users may need to update their bookmarks.

Participating in the Colorado.gov portal with SIPA is a cost-saving and efficiency measure for the Town of Estes Park. Rusch commented, "The Town will save at least $15,000 in website de-

velopment costs this year, plus the cost of annual website hosting, maintenance and support fees, software licensing and upgrades. The savings allows public funds to be allocated to other Town services." The Town's previous website was also hosted within the Colorado.gov portal, and it is among the first agencies to utilize the new website platform offered by SIPA. The Town's web team consists of content managers representing all departments: Bunny Beers, Sharla Beesley, Sarah Clark, Christy Crosser, Kimberly

Disney, Mikaela Fundaun, Laura Garcia, Denise Lord, Michael Madachy, Suzanna Simpson, Jolene Svancara, Karin Swanlund, Megan Van Hoozer, Brenda Wyss, and webmaster Kate Rusch.

SIPA was created in 2004 by the Colorado State Legislature to provide efficient and effective e-Government services for governmental entities in Colorado. SIPA is self-funded by charging approved administrative fees on certain transaction services, which are reinvested to provide infrastructure and services that enhance the efficiency of Colorado government interaction with citizens. SIPA oversees Colorado Interactive, the team behind the official State Web Portal (www.colorado.gov). More information is available at www.colorado.gov/SIPA. For more information on the Town website, please contact Public Information Officer Kate Rusch at 970-577-3701 or krusch@estes.org.

Memorial Day Holiday Closure Larimer County Offices, Courts, District Attorney, and Landfill will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2020 in ob-

servance of the Memorial Day holiday.

Critical services at Larimer County are not disrupted by closures.

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Customer Appointments Now Accepted At Town Hall Following a full closure to comply with COVID-19 public health guidelines, Town Hall will begin a soft reopening May 18 with established guidelines for the safety of community members and employees. During this phase, Town staff will continue to conduct virtual or telephone meetings with customers as much as possible.

When inperson meetings are necessary, Town Hall will be open by advance appointment only. No walk-ins will be possible. This protocol will continue until guidelines are further relaxed.

Customers with appointments should use the main entrance to Town Hall and the Police Department facing MacGregor Avenue. Please call the staff member with whom you are meeting to alert them to your arrival. A phone is available in the vestibule. All visitors and

staff in the building are required to wear masks. Meetings will be held in designated areas near the main entrance. Surfaces will be sanitized before and after each meeting.

To schedule an appointment, contact the appropriate staff member, preferably by email.

Contact information is available at

www.estes.org/contact.

All other areas of Town Hall remain closed including utility billing, the south half of the first floor and the second floor. Public restrooms remain open.

The Town is planning for the reopening of other facilities including the Estes Park Visitor Center and Estes Park Museum. Opening dates for these facilities have not yet been established.

RJ Lara Named Interim Executive Director For Stanley Home Museum & Education Center The Historic Stanley Home Foundation is excited to announce RJ Lara as Interim Executive Director for The Historic Stanley Home Museum & Education Center.

Following the purchase of the Historic Stanley Home in February 2020, the selection of RJ Lara to lead the Historic Stanley Home Museum & Education Center through its opening and beyond represents another major milestone for the Foundation.

The Foundation’s mission is to purchase, renovate, preserve and operate Rockside, the F.O. Stanley home, as a cultural center for local history education and to showcase the lives and enduring impact of Freelan and Flora Stanley by hosting inspiring, interactive experiences at the Stanley home.

RJ Lara has worked in public history institutions for nearly a decade. He has held positions in the curatorial de-

partment at the Laramie Plains Museum, in the collections department at the University of Wyoming Art Museum, in the development department at the Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum, as a research scholar at the Chester County Historical Society in Pennsylvania, and at the Winterthur Museum in Delaware where he was a Lois F. McNeil Fellow from 2017 to 2019. At each institution, RJ has sought to make history and art accessible to the public through inclusive exhibitions and public programs.

RJ received his BA from the University of Wyoming and Master’s in American Material Culture from the University of Delaware and the Winterthur Museum in Delaware.

Please join us is welcoming RJ Lara to Estes Park.

You can contact RJ at director@stanleyhome.org 307-575-4782

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Larimer County Is Ready For The Next Phase Of COVID-19 Response By: Tom Gonzales

those exposed to the virus and thus shortens the exposure of asymptomatic individuals in our Nearly 30% of community. the population of Larimer County Today, our hospitals are re- 103,000 of porting 70% less COVID-19 350,000 resipositive patients being treated dents-- are conand nearly 60% less ICU beds in sidered highly use from March 31. susceptible to seAdditionally, the alternate care vere respiratory site at The Ranch will be ready complications soon, should life-threatening from the cases spike, and overwhelm our COVID-19 virus. Tom Gonzales current medical capacity. PerFrom the date of sonal protective equipment is our first COVID-19 positive case on also now readily available to our first March 9, the Larimer County Departresponders and health care workers. Fiment of Health and Environment has nally, we now have an education team been working along with the Office of in place to help businesses in our comEmergency Management, other County munity reopen safely. employees, volunteers, non-profit orBut the curve doesn’t go away. ganizations, and municipal partners to COVID-19 will remain a threat in our suppress the spread of the virus in our community until a vaccine is widely community. available. But Larimer County resiWith the help of Larimer County resi- dents have shown they are ready and dents, we have been successful in flatable to work together to reopen the tening the curve. In fact, we have been economy while protecting our most more successful than all of our neighvulnerable individuals. boring counties and other counties of We know we must continue to physiour size in Colorado. One only has to cally distance and quarantine when look at the numbers to see the positive necessary, and we must wear face coverimpact of the work that has been done ings in public to slow the spread of the over the last two months. virus by asymptomatic individuals.

On March 31 there were 98 individuLarimer County has submitted a varials working on the response to this ance request to the Colorado Departpublic health crisis. As of May 10, we ment of Public Health and Environhave 137 individuals working on the re- ment to allow us some local control and sponse. The increase is largely due to decision-making responsibilities for inthe need to increase contact tracers to dustries like restaurants, gyms, theaters, assist in suppressing the virus. pools and events like graduations.

On March 31, we were only able to test We feel we have the suppression meas20 individuals county-wide for ures and early warning indicators in COVID-19. Today with help from our place to safely move into this next hospitals we can test 500 people daily. phase of safer at home. Again, unfortuAdditionally, our percent of positive nately, the curve doesn't go away and tests has reduced significantly as testing for that we need Larimer County resihas increased. dents to remain diligent in our unified On March 31, it took nearly seven mission to protect the most susceptible days to receive test results. Today we in our community. are receiving results in 24 hours. This Tom Gonzales is the Larimer County shortens the time it takes our case inPublic Health Director vestigation team to make contact with

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

During the week of May 10, the Estes

Valley Fire Protection District (EVFPD) responded to 3 calls for service. This included: • Emergency medical (assist EPH): 2 • MVC: 1 Estes Valley Fire www.estesvalleyfire.org

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Larimer County Submits Variance Seeking To Safely Reopen Businesses Ahead Of State Orders Larimer County Public Health has submitted a variance request seeking state approval to slowly reopen businesses ahead of the statewide safer at home restrictions.

Larimer County residents have done a great job flattening the curve. Face coverings, social distancing, handwashing and frequent cleaning all help slow the spread of the virus in the community.

Those precautions must continue in order to allow Larimer County to move forward with reopening businesses as safer at home restrictions are lifted.

The next step is for the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment to review and approve some or all of the variance submitted by Larimer County. Once approvals have been determined, the health department will be working with businesses on next steps to safely reopen.

Counties are allowed to submit for a variance to the statewide safer at home orders certifying that the county can document the following criteria: • Prevalence of COVID 19 within the county; such as demonstration of consecutive days of decline in COVID-19 cases reported in the county.

• Community-wide testing; COVID19 testing needs to be readily available for all symptomatic individuals.

• Hospital capacity is well-managed; the number of ICU beds and ventilators are adequate, and enough PPE is available to handle the current COVID-19 cases.

• Local containment measures; such as how the county will detect new cases and contain the threat of an outbreak.

The application must include a COVID-19 suppression plan approved

by the local public health agency, all hospitals within the county and a majority of county commissioners.

Local businesses want to reopen safely and thoughtfully, and this variance process allows Larimer County to continue that process.

“All the public health measures and sacrifices we have taken in Larimer County have been successful in flattening the curve by decreasing the number of deaths, hospitalizations, and ICU utilizations, unfortunately the curve does not go away, ” says Tom Gonzales, Public Health Director for Larimer County.

“The health department will continue to collaborate with our hospitals daily to monitor capacity triggers and are pleased that we can slowly reopen business ahead of the statewide safer at home restrictions” As part of the suppression plan, early warning indicators have been developed to help monitor the health of the hospital systems related to COVID-19. As restrictions continue to be lifted, early warning indicators will be closely monitored to make sure reopening businesses is not causing a strain on local hospital systems.

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.

Let’s All Whoop It Up For 2020 EPHS Grads This Friday At 8 p.m.

Estes Valley residents: Let’s all make a ton of noise to celebrate our EPHS Seniors graduation ceremony this Friday, May 22 at 8 p.m.! Everyone is invited to go outside and honk horns, bang on pots & pans, etc. Grab your whistles, cowbells or anything that makes noise and help celebrate this great class and their accomplishments!

Let’s get the whole Estes valley to help celebrate our 2020 grads!

Thank you and congratulations

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Larimer County Public Health Amends Face Covering Order Larimer County Public Health has amended the public health order requiring face coverings for employees and customers to enter businesses in Larimer County.

Larimer County continues to work with local businesses to develop creative mechanisms to control the spread of the COVID-19 virus as part of the overall goal of keeping County businesses and residents safe and as operational as possible.

Businesses will have to continue to require face coverings for customers and employees, or businesses can decide to complete the additional social distancing checklist and put stricter requirements in place. If businesses cannot meet all of the additional requirements they must continue to require face coverings. The option to implement alternative prevention measures is meant as an additional way to provide for the safety of businesses, employees, and customers.

Businesses can choose to continue to require face coverings for customers, or to implement additional alternative controls to protect their employees and customers such as plexiglass shielding at point of sale areas, one way aisles, extra sanitization of high touch surfaces, and clearly marking six foot separation for customers in areas where lines form.

The full required checklist can be found at larimer.org/coronavirus. Employees are still required to wear face coverings or masks at all times when interacting with customers and other employees.

It is still protocol that if the Health Department determines that an outbreak of COVID-19 is traceable to a particular business, the business may be required to close for a period of time to clean and disinfect the facilities and for additional contact tracing.

Businesses in the personal services category will not have the option to opt out of using face coverings because the state safer-at-home order strictly requires these for employees and customers due to the nature of the services being provided, and inability to employ physical distancing.

The CDC and the US Surgeon General

recommends the widespread use of face coverings as a mechanism to slow the spread of COVID-19. The CDC recommends that children over the age of two wear face coverings when possible. 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. Face coverings work by reducing the release of infectious droplets into the air when someone speaks, coughs, or sneezes, including someone who has the virus yet feels well.

“We are hearing from our businesses that they have found creative options to reduce the spread of respiratory droplets containing the virus, protecting both employees and customers., ” says Tom Gonzales, Public Health Director for Larimer County. “Face coverings are one part of slowing the spread of the virus. Social distancing is also a key part in keeping COVID-19 cases low in our community. ” 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 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.

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Let’s Focus On What We Can Control – Attitude By: Wendy Koenig, Mayor The way forward for Estes Park involves pivoting toward civility, resilience and collaboration, not wallowing in pity, rigidity and selfishness.

Look around Estes. See how, as safer-athome replaces shelter-in-place people of all walks—neighbors, shopkeepers, hoteliers, workers and others—are putting aside their differences to pursue the common good. Collaborating to ensure everyone here is healthy and safe. Addressing economic and social challenges.

Putting Estes Park on a course toward a bright, prosperous, and harmonious future.

See the Accelerated Recovery Team (ART). Made up of the best and brightest people from the Estes Park Estes Area Lodging Association, Estes Park Police Department, Rocky Economic Development Corporation, Mountain National Park, Town of Estes Park, and Visit Estes Park Marketing District. People who banded together last March for the expressed purpose of moving Estes beyond the health and economic crises spawned

by Covid-19.

Watch the way ART is deftly morphing into the Estes Valley Resiliency Collaborative (EVRC). Expanding its membership to include representatives from Estes Park Health, Estes Park Housing Authority, Nonprofit Resource Center, and School District. Launching projects to safely and responsibly open up the town, that include: A branded face-covering campaign, expanded outdoors seating areas, hand washing/sanitizing stations downtown, working with Larimer County's recovery team to ensure representatives from Estes Park are members of the team’s various task forces, and advocating that the recovery team add task force specifically focused on transportation and infrastructure is-

sues.

As you look around Estes, make notice of the gracious manner in which citizen members of the Transportation Advisory Board (TAB) are reviewing a proposed Public Works Department pilot program to expand pedestrian space on Elkhorn Avenue. Be aware that last week, TAB members met with the Town Public Works Department director Greg Muhonen to discuss the project. That the Chamber of Commerce is hosting a virtual meeting about pedestrian space expansion. And in the weeks that follow further public engagement will occur.

Each of the cases above exemplifies the way people here are focusing on what is controllable, not quarrelling about what is not. Adopting an attitude of doing what we can with what we have—and growing from there.

Together, as we grow forward let’s find the good in each other. Draw out our strengths. Tap skills. Honor diversity.

Knowing that as we do, our collective actions tell the world that people here stand together. That Estes is bigger than the pandemic.

Toward that end, I ask two favors. First, please take time to catch people stepping up. Focusing on what they can control...and striving to grow from there.

Tell them you notice. Then, drop me a note describing what’s happening. I’ll use this space to acknowledge their efforts.

Second, please check out Recursos: Valle de Estes on Facebook to see the terrific way Dave Thomas is translating video reports about the work of the board of trustees from English to Spanish for the Latino members of our community.

Meet me here next week for another report out. In the meantime, stay safe, remain healthy and keep howling.

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I rang up Dan the Banjo Man today. I haven’t gotten together with him since March 16 when we gathered with friends to play some tunes. We Zoomed as part of a poetry salon one Sunday in April, but other than that we’ve dutifully kept our distance.

Dan didn’t answer his phone because he was outside, dividing up and transplanting hostas for his neighbors. He’s been doing this as a beautification project in his neighborhood. When he finished there, he called back.

He asked me what I was doing to keep myself occupied during this extraordinary time. I told him, and then I asked him how his new apple trees were faring.

He said he was…

He was what? I don’t know what Dan was…because all of the sudden, all I heard was silence.

“Dan?” I said.

“Are you there?” Pause.

“Dan? ” “Hey Dan!” Silence.

“AAARRRGGHH!” This was the third of three calls today that had dropped. Each for no apparent reason, and every one of them in the middle of a cliff-hanging conversation.

(During this stay-at-home time, when our interactions with others are limited, even a chat about bed-making is a cliffhanger.) What does one do to keep her phone from dropping calls? It’s happening a lot these days. Did my chin push the red button when I wedged the phone there so I could use both hands to pull a rhubarb pie from the oven? Is it my service provider? Is my phone getting too old? Could it be—a VIRUS? I thought about Dan on the other end of the call, chatting away, oblivious to the fact that we’d been cut off. How far did he get, I wondered, before he figured out he was talking to air?

I clicked to end the call. (Though we got disconnected the timer kept ticking off seconds as if we were both still on the

line. Even my phone didn’t know the call was dropped!) I immediately called Dan back but my call went directly into his voicemail. He was probably still chattering away, tying up the line. So I left a message. But when I was halfway through I heard a beep on my phone. It was Dan—calling me.

I ended my message mid-sentence but by the time I switched over to Dan calling me, I was too late. He was now leaving me a voicemail. So I called again— just as Dan heard my voicemail and dialed me back.

The monkey was chasing the weasel around the mulberry bush. We both hung up and waited for the other to call.

When we eventually reconnected (I don’t know who was finally successful in calling whom), several minutes had passed and we had no idea what we’d been talking about, but we were sure it was very important. (Bed making?

Bread baking? Med taking?) It no longer mattered though, because a more pressing matter surfaced: Dan wanted to know what the protocol is for recovering dropped calls.

We reviewed the options and settled on this: the person who originally placed the call should be responsible for making the reconnection. But in our case, we couldn’t decide who the initiator was.

Since I called Dan first, while he was outside transplanting hostas, was I the instigator? Or was Dan the originator since he was the one who placed the call when we finally connected?

Obviously both Dan and I have been spending too much time cooped up in our respective homes.

Let me outta here!

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

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Prepare For The June Primary Election Now! By: Angela Myers, Larimer County Clerk & Recorder

We are all living through some interesting times, and there is a lot of Angela Myers conversation out there about voting processes nationwide.

Please take a moment to think about voting HERE in Larimer County! It is especially important during these interesting times that your election processes here proceed as normal. Your help is needed to ensure that the election takes place smoothly, with the highest level of integrity, and in a way that keeps everyone healthy (voters and election judges alike).

Here’s what YOU can do!

If you are a US Citizen and will be at least 18 years of age by November 3rd (Presidential Election Day) : • If you are not already registered to vote, DO SO NOW by going to votelarimer.org • If you moved, changed your affiliation or want to update your registration with your email address – DO SO NOW by going to votelarimer.org Ensuring you are registered and that your registration is accurate NOW, will mean that your primary election ballot will be delivered directly to you at your home during the week of June 8th.

Once you receive your ballot in the mail: • Please vote the ballot that you receive – please take advantage of the fact that there is no need for you to go into a

Voter Service and Polling Center to vote.

• Please vote early and return your ballot in a way that does not require inperson contact, o The best option is simply to affix a first-class stamp and place it right back out for the postal carrier to return for you. o The second-best option is to drop it into a 24-hour ballot box – check your voter instructions or go to votelarimer.org for those box locations.

If you think you need to go into a Voter Service and Polling Center for some reason, please call us first at 970.498.7820. We will help to determine if there is another option for you that does not require in-person contact.

If you confirm that you must go into a Voter Service and Polling Center, please: • Wear a mask • Maintain 6-foot social distancing • Utilize sanitation stations while you are there and before interacting with election judges Giving a few moments of attention to this process now will not only keep the process moving efficiently and successfully, but it will also help to keep everyone healthy!

Our processes will be slowed by social distancing requirements in voting sites and at our counting facility. When you vote early, you have a significant impact how quickly results can be announced.

• Check the accuracy of your registration NOW! • Do not wait until Election Day (June 30th) to vote!

• Stay well during the process!

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Five Fun Facts About… Mountain Bluebirds By: Dawn Wilson

This week’s featured animal is the mountain bluebird.

In late February each year I start to look for the vibrant flashes of blue that appear in Estes Park. These aren’t speeding cars or fast bikers but rather the mountain bluebirds arriving from their winter homes. This welcome burst of color on a winter landscape is a sure sign spring is just around the corner.

1. Mountain bluebirds are one of the first migratory birds to return to Estes Valley in the spring, returning as soon

as the bugs have emerged from their winter cocoons.

2. Mountain bluebirds are cavity nesters, using former woodpecker holes, rotted-out cavities or one of the dozens of nest boxes installed along fence lines and in trees at the golf courses in Estes Park.

3. Shortly after returning, the male bluebirds will begin looking for possible nesting sites in Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park. He will show them off to the females; she makes the final selection for the nest.

4.

Mountain bluebirds nest from March to August, sometimes having two broods of nestlings during this time period.

5. These stunning birds feed primarily

on insects, with studies showing as much as 92 percent of their diet consisting of animal matter. They can be seen hovering a few feet above the ground hunting for bugs.

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.

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Women Hold Up Half the Sky By: Sybil Barnes

vote to women before 1917. After the certification of the amendment by the The League of Women Voters continues to ask for submissions for their "100 United States Congress in 1920 more than eight million women voted in state Women of Estes Park" project. You are and federal elections. Women had been invited to share a memory or details working in and out of the home for all about the life of a woman or group of of recorded hiswomen who tory. Now they have lived and were able to exinfluenced life press their opinin Estes Park beions and influence tween 1920 and the officials who 2019. created the laws History is by which they about what we were governed. write down for In addition to others to rethe newspaper armember. It ticles, the League doesn't have to will be publishing be all dates or a booklet with all dry facts so the the articles before 200 words you the end of this select can have year. The Estes as many or few Valley Library will of those as you have copies of this like. What matDrea and Judith Elliot in the Hondius Room of document. Think ters is capturing the Estes Valley Library preparing for a parade about a teacher, the essence of a sponsored by the League of Women Voters co-worker, busiperson who has and the Women's International League for ness owner, family helped or inPeace and Freedom. The 1995 event celemember or anyspired you and brated the 75th anniversary of the adoption of one, including our community the 19th amendment. Photo by Mary Howarth yourself, who has sometime durmeant something ing the last one hundred years. Samples can be found in to you and deserves to be remembered.

An article of 200 words may seem the pages of this newspaper beginning daunting but once you get started, you January 31, with Josie Hupp, a pioneerwill find it is not so long. ing businesswoman. Other articles have profiled philanthropists, librarians, You may send your submissions to horsewomen, naturalists, and public ser- chomanwendell@estesvalleylibrary.org vants. or to kent@smithsignstudio.com. If the library is able to reopen before August, The deadline for entries has been exyou may also deliver printed or handtended to August 26, which is the 100th written copies of your stories to the ciranniversary of the passage of the 19th culation desk for consideration. Please Amendment. Colorado was among the remember to include your name and ten states which granted the right to contact information.

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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, curb side or delivery. Those listed above are regular advertisers in Estes Park News and offer some food service at this time of the restaurant NO seating order. Call or check their individual 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 1700 Big Thompson 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

Website estesparkpizza.com avantgardealeworks.com baldpateinn.com bighornestespark.com birdandjim.com cafedephothai.squarespace.com casagrandemexicana.com stanleyhotel.com chelitos-restaurant.com chinagardenestespark.com cinnamonestespark.com clairesrestaurantandbar.com cousinpatspubandgrill.com dairyqueen.com dominos.com dunraveninn.com (reopening soon) edscantina.com eggofestes.com elmex-kal.com elkinswhisky.com epbrewery.com youneedpie.com grubsteakestespark.com himalayancurryandkebob.com hunterschophouse.com inkwellbrew.com kindcoffee.com ridegelinehotel.com/latitude-105 lacocinadmama.com lonigans.com

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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970 586-3330 970 586-2222 970 586-2766 970 586-6624 970 577-7035 970 586-2776 970 586-5376 970 586-0272 970 577-8888 970 586-2277 970 577-0032 970 586-8282 970 586-4326 970 586-7300 970 586-4116 970 586-4791 970 577-0043 970 586-8383 970 586-9000 970 577-7007 970 577-7427 970 586-2099 970 586-1600 970 577-7744 970 586-3899 970 577-7112 970 616-2090 970 577-1300 970 586-9344 970 591-2528 970 586-5056 970 586-3098 970 586-2806 970 591-2532

mamarosesrestaurant.com mollybestespark.com mountainhomecafe.com nationalparkvillage.com nickyssteakhouse.com thenotchtop.com penelopesburgers.com peppersmex.com estesdining.com rockcutbrewing.com rockinnestes.com rockymountain deli.com rockymountaingateway.net seasonedbistro.com shakesalive.com smokindavesq.com snowypeakswinery.com sweetbasilico.com thaikitchenonline.com thebarrel.beer thevillagepizza.com twinowls.net (reopening soon) vinogiu.com the wapitipub.com wayfindercolorado.com wildroserestaurant.com ziggiscoffee.com

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Susan and her daughter, Sara Speedlin-Kincade by their unique hand-washing station.

The garden at Buttonbelly Farm has gone to pot.

Perhaps I should clarify that statement because while Colorado law would allow us to have a few cannabis plants should that be our desire, it’s not something we want to pursue. No, our garden has gone to pot because we’re struggling with that age-old dilemma of when it’s time to plant seeds and send plants out into the elements without fear of frost. And once that potential disaster has passed, there’s the lingering threat of hail destroying the fragile seedlings and transplants we’ve put into the ground. I don’t know how many times I’ve been at work when an unexpected storm descends and there’s not a thing I can do to protect our pots and raised beds. Coming home to a hailstone-covered deck in July can be completely disheartening. Something I can thank the pandemic for, however, is the fact that since I’m now home every day, I’ll be able to shuffle plants into the garage and cover the beds when necessary. Gardening in the Rocky Mountains is challenging at best. Having said that, it’s an activity Joel and I love doing together, so we forge on.

This year’s challenges are daunting. The most demanding task for us has proven

to be preparation. First, we needed to power wash and then apply a new layer (or three) of stain to our deck. With the power washer finally operational, the first coat has been applied and we’re ready to follow-up with a second application.

After the staining is finished, we have to finally decide where our seats from old Mile High Stadium should be mounted on the deck. That’s something we’ve talked about doing since acquiring them almost two decades ago. It seems this is the year to finally accomplish tasks that have been put off for what feels like forever.

While Joel’s busy dealing with the stain, I’ve started revitalizing the weathered paint on iron planters, a decorative wood bench, and the black base of our fire-pit table. But on Monday all of those tasks came to a screeching halt.

The long-anticipated message I’d been hoping for had appeared on Facebook a few days before: “A Growing Business” was scheduled to open Monday, May 18th. We’re blessed to have two wonderful places in Estes Park where we can take care of our flower, vegetable plant, and landscaping needs. While I do my best to patronize them both, “A Grow-

hours later to purchase filler plants to go with the geraniums.

But why buy things here when you can drive to the valley and get flowers and plants on sale for much less?

There are several reasons. First, especially this year, we need to support our local businesses. Secondly, experience is the best teacher. In the past I’ve driven to Loveland to take advantage of advertised “3 for $10” pricing more than once.

While I’ve had success with simple flowers like petunias, the geraniums I purchased last year at a large home improvement store may have been cheap, but they were a complete disappointment. So, I buy from the landscape firms here in Estes. Next, the quality of the plants you find at our local businesses is excellent. Finally, going to “A Growing Business’ is almost like going to the post office: you run into all sorts of people ing Business” will always have a special you know, and everyone is in a good place in my heart. mood. Flowers bring out the best in peoOur friendship with Dan and Susan ple. An added bonus at “A Growing Speedlin began many years ago when I Business” is the warmth and creativity worked in the Town’s Engineering Deevident in its space. For instance, rather partment. Since then, Dan and his crew than simply having a bottle of sanitizer have planted trees and bushes for us at at the gate, on the welcome table there’s our home and Susan has provided won- soap and a colorful ceramic basin with a derful guidance in choosing just the vintage-looking watering can suspended right flowers to brighten our deck. I above it. Patrons press a pedal on the must add that while I love flowers, it’s ground and a spray of water sprays from my husband who can’t live without the can to wash off the soap. It’s ingenthem. At one point early last summer he ious and fun. quietly asked, “When are you going to While this has nothing to do with flowstart planting our flowers?” He even pro- ers, here’s an interesting observation for vided me with seed money to begin the you. The few times I’ve ventured out into project. the world in the past few months, I’ve In retrospect, I blew it this year because discovered I recognize many locals simI didn’t drag my heels in hopes of Joel of- ply by their voices. Even though their fering to buy some of our plantings. No, faces may be hidden, I still know who they are. But I digress.

I was at “A Growing Business” early Monday morning. Although I did force By the time you read this, most of our myself to be fashionably late. They seeds will be planted. With any luck we’ll opened at 8:30 a.m. and I didn’t park my eventually harvest peas, beans, carrots, car until 8:40. Shortly thereafter I came radishes, zucchini, lettuce, and cucumhome from my first trip with one hangbers not to mention herbs. Soon we’ll be ing basket, a pot of flowers for my newly able to add our pepper and tomato painted iron plant stand, and the most transplants. This is the perfect time for beautiful flat of red geraniums I’ve ever rebirth, new growth, and new beginbeen lucky enough to find. I say first trip nings. because, of course, I had to go back a few Let the weeding begin.

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 for new safety news and inventory updates. We have the products to keep the spread of this virus low and keep our community and surrounding communities healthy and safe! Please share with friends, family, on your timeline and with your neighbors so we can get the word out that we have our safety center stocked for everyone.

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The Wandering Wildlife Society Is Eager The Estes Valley Watershed Coalition and its subgroup, The Wandering Wildlife Society, are anxious to resume their monthly Wildlife Talks. Unfortunately, due to COVID-19, our next scheduled Talk is “How to Plant a Butterfly Garden” on Thursday, May 28, must be canceled.

We are hoping to resume our Wildlife Talks on June 25 with Chase Ryands from Colorado Parks & Wildlife on the elk calving season. But since we are still dealing with unknowns, we are asking our followers to check our WWS website (WanderingWildlifeSociety.org) for the

latest updates on what we are able to do.

We apologize for the uncertainty, but as you know, we are living in uncertain times. We thank you for your patience and ask that you please follow our progress on our website or Facebook page, Estes Loves Wildlife. You should know that our EVWC Board is still meeting regularly and is working on exciting and important grants focused on forest health and fire mitigation. Our volunteers are busy pulling weeds and dismantling fences. Check out our website www.evwatershed.org for more updates.

Willows, Fencing, Weeds, And Trash…. Oh My! nificant dent was made to the long task list for this summer! Approximately 150 yards of elk fencing was removed, hundreds of noxious weeds, and over a dozen full trash bags were collected.

Wandering Wildlife Society volunteers also planted over 100 willow stakes that Jim and Karen Daugherty harvested back in midMarch from the Planting willows.

Cheley Camp Ranch property.

The Estes Valley Watershed Coalition Thanks, Cheley Ranch!! Planting willow (EVWC) would like to thank the Wanstakes is a simple operation highlighting dering Wildlife Society’s - Wildlife Netsome of many important things that the work member Estes Land Stewardship Association (ELSA), the Weed Warriors, Watershed Coalition and the Wonderthe Road Hogs and the local community ing Wildlife Society do for the Valley.

The willows will who joined our work along Fish Creek last week and this week! A special thanks • stabilize the stream banks to the Estes Park Church of Christ for al• create a more natural-looking envilowing us to use their parking lot as well! ronment As with previous volunteer events, • provide food for foraging ungulates EVWC continues to work on the fence • provide shelter for smaller animals removal that was erected shortly after If we did not do this, no one else flood restoration efforts. With the help would. from approximately 19 volunteers, a sig-

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EVWC Remains Rooted In Our Community By: Estes Vally Watershed Coalition

Over the last year, the Estes Valley Watershed Coalition (EVWC) has been making a positive shift to broadened our mission. The Coalition was formed immediately after the 2013 flood, with the primary purpose of coordinating with local, state, and federal governments to secure funding for, and implement, repair of areas damaged by the flood in an environmentally sound and sustainable way. We have gradually expanded into

projects which focus on wildlife habitat and forest health, as well as continuing our work on the stream, wetlands, and

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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riparian health.

Appropriately, our new motto/tag-line is WATER - FOREST – WILDLIFE, and our new Vision and Mission are as follows: VISION We envision a natural environment in the Estes Valley that enhances the scenic beauty and provides good habitat for wildlife while mitigating the impacts of extreme natural events and human occupants and visitors.

MISSION STATEMENT We bring together diverse partners and use sound science to protect and improve the waters, forests, and wildlife habitats of the Estes Valley by: - Undertaking projects that enhance the environment.

- Educating residents and visitors.

- Engaging and coordinating volunteers We are a 501c (3) nonprofit corporation that raises funds and pursues grants to fund our mission.

THE WANDERING WILDLIFE SOCIETY Last fall we launched the Wandering Wildlife Society as our membership group to provide educational events, host social gatherings, organize volunteers, and perform community outreach supporting our mission. The Wildlife Society has organized a group of volunteers to provide educational materials to the public (locals & visitors) regarding good practices when watching and interacting with our wildlife. Hopefully, we will be resuming our monthly Wildlife

Talk series soon. You can learn more or join by going to the website: www.wanderingwildlifesociety.org .

FOREST HEALTH PROJECTS The Watershed Coalition is currently completing planning work on a Forest Health Project on Ramshorn Mountain above Marys Lake. The project focuses on potential thinning and debris removal to improve the health and wildlife habitat of the forest, as well as reducing the risk of wildfire and the resulting water quality damage. It has been generously funded by Northern Water and the Northern Colorado Community Foundation.

We will also be coordinating public outreach in the Estes Valley regarding potential forest health and wildfire mitigation projects being planned on public lands on the eastern side of the valley.

This is part of an on-going government (U. S. and Colorado Forest Service and local governments) project to identify critical project areas in a large area of the northern front range forests. More to come soon.

OUR FUTURE As we move into this broader role as a coalition of local organizations in the Estes Valley (such as the Estes Valley Land Trust, Rocky Mountain National Park, the Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, and the many smaller wildlife and environmental groups in our area), we hope to engage many more people in the improvement and protection of our natural environment through education and volunteering. As a community, we have a lot to do protect and enhance our waterways, forests, and wildlife habitat.

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Testing For The Virus

sensitivity. That means that five tests out of a hundred report a positive test on From the Estes Park particles with antibodies stuck to their a specimen that is actually negative, or a Health website, surface and eliminate them. negative report on a specimen that is aceph.org/covid-19 In the past week, two companies have tually positive. Ninety-nine percent acPlease be aware that per CDC Guidereported that they are researching anticuracy would mean there would be one lines: The only people currently being bodies against Covid-19 that can be error in every one hundred tests. tested are patients who need hospitaliza- produced in the laboratory instead of in Ninety-nine point nine percent—one ertion and health care workers. the human body. This research is still in ror in a thousand—would be better. the early stages, but may eventually lead There is a great deal of confusion and Unfortunately, many of the tests curto a new class of medication. conflict over “testing” for the Covid-19 rently being used by laboratories are not virus. Let's see if we can clear this up a There are three primary classes of anti- nearly that accurate. bit. bodies, known as IgG, IgA and IgM (Ig There are at least 300 different PCR When a person infected with Covid-19 stands for immunoglobulin). IgM antitests on the market, and new ones are bodies usually show up first, but IgG an- being produced all the time. Some recoughs, sneezes, or just talks or sings, tibodies do most of the work. A sample tiny droplets of mucus and saliva are quire days to give a result and some give of blood can be tested to see if antibod- a result in just 15 minutes. However, the sprayed into the air. Virus particles are ies to the virus are present. contained in the droplets. When anrapid tests have much lower sensitivity other person breathes them in, the Understanding the value of these tests than the others (reporting a negative redroplets stick to the lining of the lungs and their limitations is essential. sult in someone who is actually posiand the virus inserts itself into lung cells. tive).

To be useful, any test must be valid (it The virus hijacks the cell's reproductive actually tests what is says it tests) and Antibody tests are easier to develop apparatus and makes copies of its RNA. reliable (the result of the test is pretty than PCR tests, so there is no telling how The cell breaks apart, releasing thouclose to the real level in the sample, so many different ones are out there. Resands of virus particles into the lungs that running the test again gives the searchers at the University of Californiaand the bloodstream. same result.) If a PCR test for Covid-19 San Francisco studied antibody tests A polymerase chain reaction, or PCR is positive when a person is infected made by 14 different companies. They test, can detect the presence of the with norovirus, it is not valid, and is tested the blood of patients who had defvirus's RNA in a sample of saliva and said to have low specificity. If a PCR test initely had Covid-19 and definitely had mucus from the throat or nose. When for Covid-19 is negative in a person who antibodies to the virus. They tested each positive, it means that there are active actually does have the virus, it is not re- kit to see how well it could detect antivirus particles in the body. liable, and is said to have low sensitivity. bodies at different stages of the patients' There are specialized cells in the body's If a blood test for antibodies to Covid- illness. immune system thar detect the presence 19 is positive after a person was infected The results are worrisome. of a foreign invader, like the Covid-19 with norovirus, it is not valid, and has Five days after infection, the tests were virus, and initiate two responses: huspecificity. If a blood test for antibodies positive about 30 percent of the time. moral and cellular. The humoral reto Covid-19 is negative in a person who That means that the antibody test is not sponse is to make complex proteins actually did have the virus, it is not reli- useful to determine if a person who just called “antibodies” that can recognize able, and has low sensitivity. fell ill actually has Covid-19. (For that, a the virus and attach themselves to it.

The minimum acceptable accuracy of PCR that tests for the RNA of the virus is The cellular response is to produce white these tests is 95 percent specificity and necessary). blood cells that can recognize the virus

By the 20th day after infection, most of the tests gave 60 to 70 percent positive results for IgG, and about the same percentages for IgM; if both assays were done, a few of the brands of tests reached 80 percent positive results.

If the researchers waited longer than 20 days to test the patients, some of the tests reached 100 percent positive while others were still at 80 percent.

This means that a test for antibodies done two or three weeks after infection might still be reported as negative. The patient would be told, “The illness you had was not due to Covid-19, so your family and friends do not have to worry that you infected them." If the test was a false negative, though, they are all at risk The specificity of the tests (how well they ignore other antibodies and just report Covid-19 antibodies) ranged from 80 to 100 percent. This means that up to one patient in five who did not have Covid-19 would be told "You were sick with Covid-19. All your family members have been exposed, and must be quarantined.” If the test was a false positive, family members would be quarantined unnecessarily.

The report is available online at covidtestingproject.org. You can find the names of the manufacturers of the best and worst tests there.

In order to get through this crisis with the fewest possible cases, we must achieve two important goals: We need accurate and easily available PCR testing to know who is infected, and we need accurate community-wide antibody testing to know who is still at risk.

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A TIME FOR ‘HURTING HEROES’ In 1988 the Los Angeles Dodgers were playing the first game of the World Series against the Oakland A’s. One of the Dodgers’ best players was Kirk Gibson. Sadly, in helping win the National League pennant, Gibson played so intensely that he injured both legs. As the Dodgers walked out onto the field for the opening game of the World Series, Gibson was sidelined, out of uniform. He sat in the clubhouse and listened to Dodger announcer Vince Scully repeat, “Gibson will not be playing tonight. He’s not even in the dugout.”

In the ninth inning it was announced that the pitcher would be hitting. When Gibson heard this he made up his mind to call manager Tommy Lasorda and ask to bat for the pitcher.

Kirk remembers thinking, ‘even though I’m injured, when I walk out onto the field at Dodger Stadium and hear that crowd, I won’t hurt anymore. I’m gonna go up and do my job. And when I went out there the crowd went nuts; and I didn’t hurt any more. I looked at the pitcher and said under my breath, ‘you don’t know what you’ve got coming. We’re going to win this game and I’m going to win it for us.’

The scene was played out in front of millions of television spectators. Sports commentators still recall today, with awed fascination, how, out of the dugout came a severely limping Kirk Gibson. He winced with each step he took toward home plate. Despite his obvious physical pain, his eyes were on fire. He bravely took the first pitch from relief pitcher Dennis Eckersly. Strike one! The second pitch came past. Strike two! The pitcher had struck out two of the previous batters and walked only one. The tying run was at first base. Gibson represented the winning run.

Kirk was in emergency mode. He fought back and fought and fought until he got the count up to three balls and two strikes. One more strike and he was out. Now the scouts had told Gibson ‘if Dennis Eckersly gets you to three balls and two strikes, he will throw a backdoor slider.’ So Kirk stepped out of the batter’s box and said to himself, ‘as sure as I’m standing here I’m going to see that slider.’ Kirk stepped back into the batter’s box and connected with that pitch for the game-winning home run. The stadium erupted. The off-balance gait of Gibson as he hobbled around the bases with his arms and hands in the air, has been replayed in sports highlights over and over. He made the most triumphant lap of his life in the most important game of his life when he hurt the most. The Oakland A’s never recovered, and the Dodgers went on to win the World Series.

Kirk Gibson could have quit and opted not to try. But it was in his adversity that the world witnessed what resoluteness he had. He became a hero to millions of sport fans around the world.

Today we have millions of ‘hurting heroes’. Every person in our nation has been ‘crippled’ by this horrible virus that has assailed our nation and world. In the midst of all the pain and loss we have many who have opted to ‘stay in the clubhouse’. They hurt and are filled with sadness and concern for themselves and their families. For a time this may be called for, due to the ‘stay-at-home’ request due to the pandemic. Many others are like Kirk Gibson and say, “Here am I, send me. I can do that job, and will do that job, even though I’m hurting, my family is hurting. I know that once I ‘hit the field’ the hurting will lessen, as will the hurting of those I heroically serve.” They serve as first-responders, essential employees, and millions of others, who have ‘hobbled out’ when they saw a genuine need…a need they felt equipped to and desire to, fill. They are all ‘heroes’ who, for the sake of others (‘We’re all in this together!’) win victories for ‘the team’.

May God help us be the ‘Kirk Gibsons’ of our time as we continue to tackle the pandemic, and win victories that, like his, will be long remembered.

Bob Lewis

Estes Park Senior Citizens Center Menu May 25-29 Monday, May 25 Denver Omelette (ham, mushrooms, onions & green peppers) w/ hash browns & fruit Tuesday, May 26 Club Sandwich on wheat bread w/ homemade chips & soup of the day Wednesday, May 27 Salisbury Steak w/ mashed potatoes, gravy & vegetables Thursday, May 28 Smothered Chicken (6 oz) (topped w/ mushrooms, green peppers & onions) w/ mashed potatoes & gravy Friday, May 29 Fish & Homemade Chips w/ vegetable soup

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Monday, Jun 1 Meatloaf w/ mashed potatoes, gravy & vegetables Tuesday, Jun 2 Grilled Chicken Sandwich (topped w/ Swiss cheese & mushrooms) w/ coleslaw Wednesday, Jun 3 Shrimp Alfredo w/ Spaghetti, garlic bread & side salad Thursday, Jun 4 Philly Chicken Sandwich (topped w/ mozzarella cheese, green peppers & onions) w/ homemade chips Friday, Jun 5 Tuna Salad Sandwich on wheat bread w/ homemade chips & vegetable 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 25th, you need to call before 1:00 PM on Friday, May 22nd. 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

Celebrate National Poppy Day

American Legion Auxiliary Unit 119 has announced the locations where red poppies will be distributed this Friday honoring our veterans, military, and their families as a reminder to be thankful for life, love, and happiness and keeping alive the memories of those who gave us our freedoms. On May 22, 2020, our community will find Auxiliary members with poppies outside Safeway from 10 a.m to noon, at the Post Office from noon to 2 p.m., and at the American Legion building from 4 o'clock to 6 p.m. Masking and social distancing will be observed at all locations.

The Estes Valley Memorial Gardens (EVMG) will not be holding a memorial service on May 25th, but the Circle 119 American Legion Auxiliary is asking for volunteers to help honor our fallen veterans at the cemetery located at 1672 Fish Hatchery Road, Estes Park. Volunteers are to meet at EVMG Friday, May 22, 2020, at 11 a.m. for an organized placement of flags at our veterans' gravesites. To observe social distancing, it is suggested to email Sharyn Gartner at sharyn@frii.com or to call 970-5862426 to be added to the volunteer list.

After World War I, the poppy flourished in Europe. The red flowers bloomed prolifically above the battle-

grounds and graves because the ground had been disturbed. That’s exactly what the dormant seeds beneath the surface needed to grow. As soldiers returned from the war, they brought memories of barren landscapes transformed by wild poppies, red as the blood that had soaked the soil. By that miracle of nature, the spirit of their lost comrades lived on. The poppy became a symbol of the lives sacrificed in war and represented the hope that none had died in vain. The American Legion Auxiliary poppy has continued to bloom for the casualties of four wars, its petals of paper bound together for veterans by veterans, reminding America each year that the men and women who have served and died for their country deserve to be remembered.

National Poppy Day is a tradition that dates back to the American Legion Auxiliary’s first National Convention in the early 1920s when the red poppy was adopted as The American Legion family’s memorial flower. Today, it remains an iconic symbol of honor for the sacrifice of our veterans. ALA members distribute millions of poppies annually across the country in exchange for donations that go directly to assist disabled and hospitalized veterans in our communities.

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A Wonderful Sight To See!

Meila Igel Named American Chemical Society Student Of The Year

Four local Estes Park residents Mike, Tim, Drew & Dewey took to the streets Saturday night to bring some nostalgia to residents and tourists with their four model A Fords three 1929 Tudors and a 1931 Sport Coupe. This group of cars with a combined age of 360 years, delighted all who saw them driving around Saturday eve.

Courtesy photos

By: Pam Frey

dent in Chemistry, but in all of her classes. She is also currently in Anatomy Each year Estes Park High School gets to select the most outstanding Chemistry and Physiology and is again a phenomestudent to receive the American Chemi- nal student in that class. Meila would like to pursue medicine in her future. cal Society student of the year award.

She still has one more year of high This year that honor goes to Meila Igel. school and has not decided where she She has worked hard all year, has mainwould like to go, but is leaning towards tained an almost perfect grade and has Grand Canyon University. She was the shown perseverance even through a captain of the cross-country team this cloud school setting. There is not a stuyear and loves to hike in her Chacos. dent more deserving of this award this She loves cute dogs and a really good year.

In a typical year the students and their cup of coffee. Meila has so much potential to make a difference in the world. In families celebrate with a banquet and guest speaker and are presented a medal times like today with our current panfrom ACS. With Covid-19, the in-person demic I see students like Meila as a beacon of light towards the future. She is an celebration didn’t happen, but students amazing young woman and I am excited were still recognized with their medals to see how she makes her mark on the being mailed directly to them. world.

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Welcome to Estes Park!

While here, please keep in mind that you’re vacationing in black bear country and that brings with it some responsiblities.

Rule one is simple: keep your food, your pet’s food and everyone’s garbage out of bears’ paws.

Do not feed bears, accidentally or intentionally.

Rule two is just as simple: there is no excuse for breaking rule one. It is illegal and it will make trouble for not only you, but for bears who will pay the price for your irresponsibility, sometimes with their lives.

Problems can be completely avoided if you imagine that every moment you are in Estes, there is a bear hiding behind a tree somewhere. You can’t see him, but he can see you. And he's waiting for

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you to do something for him to score a meal.

Bears have great noses for sniffing out food and trash. Don't leave food outside. That includes picnics, barbecue grills, pet food bowls or even dirty dishes. Don't leave food in a car or even a house if a bear can smell it and find a way in.

Garbage belongs in bear-proof trash bins. Never leave it out overnight in regular trash cans or lying around outside to be cleaned up tomorrow. If a bear proof trash bin is full, find another, don't leave anything outside of the bin.

Like the famous Yogi bear, Estes Parks bruins also are "smarter than the av-er-age bear" To get a picnic basket or any other smelly, tasty treat, however small, they will climb through windows and break into homes. They will break into cars. They

can make a big mess doing it. Bears can not only smell where food is, they have strength and perseverance to remove barriers between them and food. People need to be very vigilant. Always close and lock the windows and doors in your cars and home!

If a bear gets labeled "a problem bear," it will be trapped and killed by wildlife officials.

We humans cause this and then bears pay the price. If everyone coming in to Estes Park realized all the problems and drama we've gone through trying to keep our bears wild, we are sure they'd want to do the same and keep our bears safe!

Do the right thing, please help keep our bears wild and alive! We thank you and the bears thank you too!

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Elk Calves Appearing In The Estes Valley Caution Urged Around Protective Moms By: Kris Hazelton With the new baby elk calves and the proximity of the elk population to the Estes Park residents and visitors, everyone is urged to be on alert and know that the mothers are not being aggressive when defending their young, just protective. It’s our responsibility to not get too close to the baby or the mother during calving season.

In the event that you encounter a protective mother elk anywhere in the Estes Valley, here are some helpful tips.

Be aware. The best thing to do at this time of year is to be very aware of your surroundings. The cows have calves all over town and you just never know when you’re going to happen to walk by a mother and calf.

Back away. If you encounter a protective mother, the best thing to do is to back away quickly. Don’t turn your back on

her, as you won’t know if she is charging you. Make yourself look large. If you have a jacket, raise it above your head, and swing it around, make yourself look formidable. Chances are the mother will be glad you’re leaving their space. However, if she continues to pursue you, check around for a stick and if one is available, pick it up and throw the stick at her or if she approaches, give her a whack on her nose to drive her away.

Protect your head. If she is an especially protective mother and charges you to the point of knocking you down, curl up in the fetal position and protect your head and neck with your arms and hands.

She’ll most likely give you a couple of thumps with her legs and then leave you alone, not seeing you as a potential threat anymore.

Advice for dog owners. If you happen to

be walking or jogging with a dog, the elk will be even more on alert and aggressive towards your dog. She will see your pet as a real threat, a predator, to her baby. The best thing to do in this case is turn around and go the other way. If you can’t do that, let your dog go for the time, and save yourself.

The elk will most likely chase off your dog and you can retrieve the dog a bit further down the trail.

Change your route. If the elk are on the trail you frequent, there are miles of other trails, less used by the elk and it is suggested you alter your route for a few weeks to avoid potential problems.

Although the elk are used to seeing people, the elk are very much still wild animals.

Adult elk, both male and female, are very large and can be dangerous, particularly if they think a person is threatening their territory or offspring.

Another important note, if you find a

baby elk or mule deer, please never go near or touch it. Even though it could appear that its mother is absent, elk calves are seldom orphaned, and its mother is probably feeding only a short distance away. She’ll make herself known very quickly when you get too close!

If you come across a protective female elk, and she is endangering people in a public area, the best thing to do is move away and call the Estes Park Police Department Dispatch Center at 586-4000. They will notify the proper authorities and the volunteers who will temporarily close off the area until the mother moves on with her calf.

Educating ourselves and our visitors about wildlife issues is the right thing to do, especially around calving time and during the fall rut.

Remember, there’s a reason it’s called wildlife.

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The Red “Poppy Day” Story By: Karen McPherson From 1914 to 1918, World War I took a greater human toll than any previous conflict, with some 8.5 million soldiers dead of battlefield injuries or disease.

The Great War, as it was then known, ravaged the landscape of Western Europe. In Northern France and Flanders (northern Belgium), the brutal clashes between Allied and Central Powers soldiers tore up fields and forests, tearing up trees and plants and wreaking havoc on the soil beneath. But in the warm early

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spring of 1915, bright red flowers began peeking through the battle-scarred land.

The poppy is one of the most ancient of plants, was selected originally as the emblem of consolation, denoting sleep, rest and repose. Morpheus, the Roman god of dreams, fashioned crowns of poppies to give to those he wanted to send to sleep.

The ancient Egyptians used the poppy in burial ceremonies to ensure life after death.

But most importantly, the poppy tends to grow where ground has been disturbed. It is sometimes classified as a weed for its tenacity to spread.

The red poppy become a powerful symbol of remembrance and sacrifice after it was made famous in a poem, 'In Flanders Fields', written in 1915 by Colonel John McCrae, a Canadian Medical Officer. McCrae had seen the dark days of trench warfare first hand, had tended to mutilated bodies, and walked on the fields of fallen soldiers. His poem is written from the perspective of soldiers buried in place where they fell, seeing larks fly above, and poppies blow “Between the crosses, row on row.”

Poppies have been worn by Americans since WWI to honor those who served and died for our country in all wars. It is often worn as an enamel pin on military uniforms. May 22 is Poppy Day, as well as the finale of the Community Hot Meals program at the American Legion.

Legion volunteers will be handing out crepe paper poppies in conjunction with meal service, Friday from 4-6 p.m.

Any poppy donations received that day will be used by The American Legion family for their programs that support veterans, the military community and their families.

Sitting here wondering where the year has gone. First, I was “quarantined” in Houston for three months with my broken patella, braved a flight home in midMarch and then quarantined here until now. Finally, I got a haircut so I look half human and my dog Sunshine gets one on the 19th of May. Now the voles are eating my precious grass (yes, I have a watered lawn for Sunshine). The spruce trees are extremely sick, and the ground squirrels and pocket gophers have returned. The tourists will soon be here.

The schools are closed (poor parents).

Living here is like the Perils of Pauline… (an old movie serial for you young ‘uns.). But isn’t it a wonderful place to be? I cannot imagine living anywhere else.

With all that is going on in my life (and yours) I just want to return to some touch of old-time normalcy, some things that remind us of the way it used to be. I came across a recipe that I would often make for Caliste. He loved chicken and dumplings. He would always get it at the various cafeterias that were prevalent in the south. The following recipe requires a bit of work and came from a Southern Living, but it is well worth the effort. I added the mushrooms and garnish of green onion tops.

Chicken and Dumplings 1 whole chicken (2 ½-3 lbs.) cut into manageable pieces 2 stalks of celery, chopped.

2 carrots, chopped 8 oz. sliced mushrooms 2 quarts water 2 tsps. Kosher salt or less if using regular salt ½ tsp. black pepper 2 cups all-purpose flour (more for working the dough) ½ tsp. salt ½ tsp. baking powder 3 Tbs. vegetable shortening, like Crisco solid.

¾ cup buttermilk. (if necessary, you could make sour milk with 1 Tbs. vinegar or lemon juice to 1 cup milk.)

Chopped green onion tops for garnish.

Place chicken, celery, carrots, salt, into water. Bring to boil on high, reduce heat to simmer; until tender, about an hour.

Remove chicken and allow to cool to be able to handle. Take chicken off bones and discard skin and bones. Bring broth to boil and add mushrooms and black pepper.

Meanwhile, combine flour, salt, baking powder; cut in shortening with a pastry cutter or use your fingers. When mix resembles coarse meal, add buttermilk, stirring with fork until dry ingredients are moistened. Turn dough out onto floured surface and knead lightly about 5-6 times. Pat dough to ½ inch thickness. Pinch off pieces in about 1 ½ size pieces and drop into boiling broth. Reduce heat to medium low. Cook, stirring occasionally, about 8-10 minutes until desired consistency. Add chicken. Serve over noodle and garnish with onion tops.

Now, a young bride in Alabama, a more experienced cook, gave me a hint on how to do this an easier way, although not quite as good. Take one or two (depending on how many dumplings you want) cans of biscuits, roll out to ½ inch thick and cut into strips. Use in place of making the dough.

Oh, I forgot the deer, rabbits, elk that eat our trees and foliage; the coyotes, cougars, bobcats and bears that eat our pets and maybe us; racoons and crows that get into our trash or the pesky mice.

Did I leave anything or animal out? I am sure I did. Again, I love living here, don’t you? This is our paradise. Love it and protect it…and yourself.

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

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Hot Meals Finale This Friday By: Karen McPherson

As soon as COVID hit our community with stay-at-home orders, the Town of Estes Park set aside $250k to be allocated to community relief funding focusing on food, shelter, and local business support.

The Estes Park Nonprofit Resource Center applied for $28,000 of those funds, to be given directly to the American Legion for the Hot Meals program. This funding would extend the food network in town, specifically, at that time, to complement the work being done by Crossroads (who received $27,000 from that fund) and the Estes Park Schools. In the last month, Olga Ortega De Rojas, owner of Mountain Home Café, has stepped in to provide food for hard to reach Latinx in our community.

EPNRC is proud to have contributed another element to Estes Park’s strong food network during the height of COVID. It feels good to take care of ourselves AND our neighbors. But let’s take a moment to shine some very deserving spotlights. This program could not have happened without the time, talent and dedication of Chef John, on leave from his job cooking for Eagle Rock School students and staff. Marshall coordinated, planned, and executed all meals. His right hand gal was volunteer and food truck operator, Laurie Emmer, who is also keeping busy serving students for the Estes Park School District. Together, you have fed over 6,500 meals. Thank

you!

Thanks to local businesses for being willing to make gallons of salsa, bake thousands of cookies and hundreds of rolls in support of this program. It takes all sectors to make a successful program—our local restaurants and Safeway have made it possible. Another important partner in the Food Support Network is Crossroads, regularly sharing their additional food with the Community Hot Meals program.

Thank you to the Town of Estes Park for underwriting this program and seeing the value in collaboration to make things happen. The application for funds estimated meals through the end of April. Individual gratitude tips collected through the food line extended the program through May 22. Thank you, Townies, for your investment in the program. Amazing!

Thank you to the American Legion for hosting the program. Feeding the community out of this central location has been ideal. The program has acted as a bridge for the Legion as they transition into Circle 119, local watering hole and community event space.

And thank you, finally, to the tireless and feisty red head behind this program: Laurie Dale Marshall, Executive Director of the Estes Park Nonprofit Resource Center. Way to let your community service flags fly!

News Update From Safeway

Public health orders in our community now requires 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.

Thank you!

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HOT MEALS Final Community Hot Meal is Friday, May 22, 4-6pm.

A core group of dedicated volunteers will be there to pass out food and sign off on this remarkable program Over 6500 meals have been prepared out of the Legion’s kitchen. Our belly’s are full; our hearts are smiling. Thank you to the grant writers, administrators, and donors. Thank you volunteers. Thank you neighbors, families, and individuals who came out for some food relief.

We are most certainly all in this together.

This program is an example of collaboration at work.

Big thanks to the Town of Estes Park, the Estes Park Nonprofit Resource Center and the American Legion Post 119.

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Scot’s Sporting Goods Under New Ownership Brian and Areewan George are pleased to announce they took ownership of Scot’s Sporting Goods, located at 870 Moraine Ave., on May 1, 2020.

Scot’s Sporting Goods has been in business since 1981 and is located near the south entrance of Rocky Mountain National Park. Brian and Areewan are anx-

ious to continue to provide quality fishing, camping and hiking gear to their customers and are adding fly-fishing trips and other goods and services to their current offerings.

Brian had been working as a chef for the past twenty years with his last position as sous chef at the Dunraven Inn. His retail experience started when he worked for his mother, Kathy George, at her popular shop, Rustic Mountain Charm in downtown Estes Park. He is an avid outdoorsman and it has always been his dream to own his own business.

For those who have never visited, Scot’s is an all-around sporting goods store, providing a wide range of products from fly-fishing and live bait, to hiking boots,

knives, backpacks, binoculars and sleeping bags. You can even secure your fishing or hunting licenses at Scot’s.

In the past, Scot’s has been a seasonal business but now, they plan to keep the store open year round. In the winter, they will rent snowshoes, sleds and offer a great selection of winter apparel.

In the future, they plan to offer classes on CPR and first aid, backcountry survival and concealed weapon certification and they will also be carrying ammunition.

They are extremely proud to announce that Scot’s is an authorized dealer for Osprey backpacks, Outdoor Research apparel and gear and Columbia sportswear.

Brian and Areewan are pleased to be the new owners of this family-owned business with a friendly, small town atmosphere (oh, and they say they have the best fishing guides in town!)

Stop down to meet them and see their great new shop. For more information, give them a call at 970-586-2877.

Fundraiser To Help Our Historic Park Theatre The Park Theatre has been closed since March, 2020 due to the COVID19 pandemic. The Park Theatre is a very valuable historic icon in our town that is now in need of financial support from our community and beyond, to continue to operate.

The Park Theatre opened its doors to movie goers in 1913. It is the oldest single house motion picture theatre in the United States that was originally built as a movie theatre and is still operating today. The Park Theatre was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984. It is the home of many classic film series and recently has streamed live broadcasts from the Metropolitan Opera and the Bolshoi Ballet.

A visit to their website will quickly reveal the beauty and historical significance of this Estes Park treasure of the highest order. Visit www.historicparktheatre.com for the complete history of this iconic building in Estes Park.

Robert C. Howard, conductor of the Oratorio Society of Estes Park has generously organized a Facebook fundraiser to help the historic Park Theatre. He said, “I was driven to start this

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Ace Hardware wanted to let every everyone know that they’ve recently received a shipment of masks and other sought-after items.

As of Wednesday of this week, this is a representation of some of the items available. Stop by our friendly Ace Hardware store for your needs.

fundraiser from a concept from our past when neighbors stepped up to help each get on their feet while bonding together for a barn-raising. That represents the spirit we are being called to evoke in the times ahead, right here in Estes Park. I highly urge you to donate to this worthy institution. You can visit facebook.com/ donate/201411750828151/10158870913 722214/ to make your donation.

The goal is to help them raise $5,000 and as of Wednesday of this week, they were over $2,000.

Theatre owner Jenna MacGregor is humbled by all of the support they have already received and said, “Oh my gosh, this is amazing. Each dollar is like a blessing to this 107 year old theater. The theatre, and our family, thank you for your love and support, from the bottom of our hearts!”

Photo by David Kempkes

Ace is located at 561 Lone Pine Drive, 970-586-8656.

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Car Rally To Support Estes Park Saturday, May 23 Join local Estes Park residents to support our local businesses and visitors to Estes Park, Saturday, May 23 from 1-3 at a informal car rally. Bring your vintage car or daily driver to the fairgrounds/Event Center parking lot at 1:00 for staging.

We will cruise through downtown Estes Park to raise awareness for opening Estes Park.

This rally is in response to the passing of Ordinance 07 20, Colorado Tourism’s advertising blitz dissuading visitors, and Governor Polis’ mixed messaging to President Trump regarding Colorado being “Open.” The local, grassroots group “We Support Estes Park” (herein referred to as WSEP) is sponsoring the event. The purpose of the event is to raise awareness and rally support by exercising their First Amendment rights.

The group’s message is to demonstrate government’s over-reach to our 1st, 5th and 14th Amendment inalienable rights: 1st Amendment: The firm establishment of your right to peacefully assemble and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.

5th Amendment: Your right to purchase a lawful product in interstate commerce from a willing seller. This Amendment is your fundamental right to do business.

14th Amendment firmly establishes a person’s right to travel.

no exception allowed for eating and drinking. The financial burden for noncompliance could pose a tremendous hardship for business owners as well.

Colorado Tourism is currently running ads dissuading visitors. "This is the first time we've actually launched a campaign telling people not to come," said Cathy Ritter, Director of the Colorado Tourism Office. There is no date on when the office expects out-of-state tourists will be invited back. Until then, it has asked travelers to share their past travel moments to Colorado via social media using #WAITINGTOCO. https://krdo.com/news/2020/05/13/colorado-tourism-office-asks-out-of-statetourists-to-suspend-travel/ “Waiting to come to Colorado? Be the first to know when we’re open again” is the marketing phrase at https://colorado.com to promote their newsletter.

Tourism is the lifeblood of Estes Park’s economy. Without tourism, Estes Park lodging establishments, restaurants, bars and grocery stores cannot survive. Governor Polis met with President Trump on May 13th. When asked if we were open, Polis replied: “Most businesses are open in Colorado. Pretty much everything except for those social businesses, like bars and nightclubs. A few places have restaurants open. We’re working on the rest soon. But offices, manufacturing, salons, pretty much all people are back at in a safer way." This was a miscategorization of the status of Colorado.

Businesses, schools, gyms and churches are still closed. The mixed messaging between Colorado Tourism and Governor Polis is creating confusion and is causing people to cancel their trips to On May 1, 2020, an emergency meeting Estes Park. Those cancellations are placwas held by the Town Of Estes Park and ing an exorbitant amount of stress on Ordinance 07 20 was passed. lodging establishments. As one business https://www.eptrail.com/2020/05/01/orowner stated: “We are dying on the vine dinance-no-07-20-an-emergency-ordiout here.” nance-requiring-face-coverings-inThe car rally on Saturday will have a places-of-public-accommodation-and-o “Rally Route” from The Fairgrounds to utdoors-in-the-commercial-downtownElkhorn Avenue. Staging will begin at zoning-district/ WSEP contends that the The Fairgrounds at 1pm and the rally ordinance has placed unnecessary presexpects to loop around the downtown sure on business owners to enforce the area several times.

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The Joys And Benefits Of Summer Reading

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Summer days are in our sights. Days of sunshine and afternoon breezes and opened windows. Time to enjoy our patios and decks, as nature flourishes around us. Summer is here, inspiring us with its wonders.

Summertime and reading are a perfect pairing. There’s a book calling for you, whether on the printed page or downloaded to your device, whether read in peaceful solitude, or read aloud in shared time with family or friends.

For the next ten weeks, the library is spotlighting the joys and benefits of reading. Today is the kickoff to the annual Summer Reading Program, with the theme “Imagine Your Story.” And it’s for all ages: adults, teens, kids, and even babies and toddlers. We’re never too young or too old for stories.

Besides the natural allure of books, the Reading Program sweetens the deal with great prizes available for everyone—we call ‘em ‘reading incentives’.

Just like last year, you can enjoy the ease and convenience of logging your reading time online, 24/7, wherever you are.

Reading is especially important for kids on summer break. That’s why we’ve been working with our partners at the schools to get the word out about this year’s program. Studies have documented that kids who read for enjoyment avoid the “summer slide.” In other words, they return to school in the fall ready to learn.

Younger kids can enjoy prizes like a build-your-own creature for Legolovers, shiny plush dragons and of course, free books to build your home libraries. Teens ages 11 to 18 who complete 20 reading hours can take home a

3-Year Q&A Journal and be entered into a grand prize drawing for a Fujifilm Instax Mini 9 Instant Camera Bundle. Adults can earn a 5Year Q&A Journal plus gift certificates that include Cliffhanger Used Books.

There’s also the excitement of being part of a community challenge. Last summer, we reached a lofty goal: the Estes Valley logged 238,900 total reading minutes (the distance to the Moon in miles). Can we top last year’s numbers? By tracking our reading time— that includes reading this newspaper— we just might reach new heights (and new stories!).

Though the library building is closed, the great collection of books and audiobooks (yes—listening to audiobooks counts for reading time too!) is just a click away. Hundreds of patrons have been using the convenient new curbside pick-up option. Visit our website or give us a call to get on board.

Not sure what to read? We’ve got you covered: this summer we’ll be launching a new service, the Personalized Book Bundle. Tell us what interests you, and we’ll assemble a small package of reada-likes, ready for curbside pick-up, just for you.

Curbside pick-up will also be the “vehicle” to get those great prizes into your hands. We’re looking forward to many happy “to-go orders” this summer.

A big thank you to the Library Friends & Foundation and donors for their sponsorship of the 2020 Summer Reading Program.

Register today at estesvalleylibrary.org, and let reading be a part of your summertime joy.

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How To Find Books For School-Age Kids With the start of the library’s Summer Reading Program, kids and families can look forward to out-of-school time spent reading for enjoyment. And although the library’s building is closed, the library’s collections are available for check-out through the new curbside “to-

out the books that match their favorite interests. The graphically-rich Kids Catalog can be searched from home, and it includes one-click buttons for kids with topics like trains, whales, dinosaurs, and ladybugs, with easy-to-identify pictures that appeal to early-age readers. For kids

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go” service, including books, audio and movies. The library staff is working this summer to help families locate materials that are age-level appropriate and appealing to kids during their summer reading time.

To make the process easier, Children’s Librarian Melanie Kozlowski has created a brief video that guides parents and grandparents through the process of identifying books matched to grade levels. This video explores the special searching features in the library catalog, including how best to narrow down titles and place holds on items of interest.

Some kids may be seeking longer or shorter chapter books, and there are ways to identify those specifics.

Look for the “School-Age Kids” video now linked on the library’s home page, and also available on the library’s YouTube page.

In addition, the library search catalog includes a special kid-friendly interface, ideal for helping early age readers pick

who enjoy a favorite character, say Curious George or Skippyjon Jones, they can use the “Series and Chapter Books” link to click an image of the character and see all related items in the library collections. That link is also helpful for older readers who want to find series books like Goosebumps or Harry Potter.

Look for the Kids Catalog link also on the library homepage at estesvalleylibrary.org.

Supplementing the titles available in the physical collection are the thousands of books and audiobooks available for free download from the library’s digital collections. There are now more digital titles for kids and teens than ever before, with lots of new content added this past spring.

Anyone with questions is encouraged to contact the library at 970-586-8116.

Several new resources are in the works for this summer to help make it easy to access materials that keep readers reading all summer-long.

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Quaker/Unitarian Zoom Meeting The Quaker/ Unitarian group will be meeting each Sunday morning by Zoom.

From 10:30-11 a.m. will be a virtual social time. Discussion will then occur between 11 and noon.

Jean Yeager will lead the discussion on May 24th. Jean is a writer from Rutland, Vermont and is a summer visitor to

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Things To Do With EVRPD By: Lisa VonBargen, Community Engagement Manager

Larimer County has submitted a variance request to state “Safer At Home” restrictions; seeking to prioritize the health of our community while allowing businesses to open slowly under specific social distancing and safety requirements. “Larimer County understands the importance of ensuring the health and safety of our community members.

Much of this variance request provides provisions for how Larimer County intends to meet the intent of the Safer at Home Order by using innovation and flexibility and by working with our business community as a partner in this effort”. The Estes Valley Recreation and Park District encompasses both outdoor and indoor recreational opportunities. If approved, this variance will affect how we can serve you in the coming weeks and months. Scan the QR code to view the Variance Request document and stay tuned for further developments.

Smokin Dave's at the 18-Hole Golf Course Hangar Restaurant is open to the public from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. for takeout only. The limited menu includes break-

fast burritos! Call in to find out about their menu options and to place your order for pick-up.

YOUTH OUTDOOR RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES: Register now at evrpd.com Youth Baseball at the Stanley Park Ballfields: We are excited to offer another season of Coach Pitch and Tee Ball! Practices will be station-based and will follow all current health guidelines.

Tee Ball (ages 4-5): Practice on Tuesdays; games on Thursdays. 5:15-6:15 p.m.

Coach Pitch (ages 6-8): Practice on

Tuesdays and Thursdays; games on Fridays. 4-5 p.m. $45 per player includes MLB replica jersey and hat. Registration deadline: June 1.

VOLUNTEER COACHES NEEDED! E-mail nolan@evrpd.com if you are interested.

Coach Pitch players will practice on Tuesdays and Thursdays and play games on Fridays. Tee Ball players will practice on Tuesdays and play games on Thursdays. If games are unable to be played, we will offer an alternative during that time slot (that meets current health guidelines). All players will receive a MLB replica jersey and hat. Volunteer coaches are needed! Please let Nolan Oberg know if you are interested by emailing nolan@evrpd.com.

Mountain Biking at the Stanley Park Bike Track: Open to ages 9-12 Mondays and Wednesdays, June 8-July 15, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Fee: $125 per rider, Max 10 participants. Registration deadline: May 25.

Youth Tennis at the Stanley Park Tennis Courts: Open to ages 6-9 and 10-12 Mondays and Wednesdays, June 8-July 15, 10-11 a.m. and 11a.m.-12 p.m.

Fee: $60 per player, Max 10 participants per age group. Registration deadline: June 8.

Youth Gymnastics at the Stanley Park Pavilion: Open to ages 6-9 Mondays and Wednesdays, June 8-July 1, 3-4 p.m.

Fee: $60 per gymnast. Max 10 participants. Registration deadline: June 8.

Hiking Club (meet at weekly designated trailhead): Open to ages 10-12 Fridays, June 12-July 24, 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

Fee: $10 per hiker per hike. Max 10 hikers. Registration deadline: day before hike.

Long Distance Running (will total a marathon!) at Stanley Park: Open to ages 10-15 Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 9-July 2, 10-11:30 a.m.

Fee: $45 per runner. Registration dead-

line: May 26.

Recess at Stanley Park: Open to all school-age kids Monday through Friday, June 8-July 24, 1-2 p.m.

Free, drop-in.

ADULT OUTDOOR RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES: Register now at evrpd.com Adult Summer Softball at the Stanley Park Ballfields: Open to ages 16+ Men’s League: Monday nights, June 8July 25, time TBD. Co-Rec Upper and Lower Leagues: Wednesday nights, June 10-July 29, times TBD. Fee: Men’s & Co-Rec Upper Leagues: $450 per team, Co-Rec Lower League: $400 per team.

Registration deadline: June 1.

Let’s Walk! Virtual 14-week Walking Program open to all ages.

Virtually hike the Appalachian Trail by forming teams of 4-5 then consolidating your miles for the week to see which team wins the 1,900 mile race!

Group hikes: June 5, June 19, July 3, July 17, July 31, August 14, August 28 Group fee: $25. Registration deadline: May 20, 2020.

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! https://www.lesmillsondemand.com/en _us/reseller/registration/request/reseller_id/1130/?c 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 GOLF COURSES: 9-Hole and Disc Golf - Now Open!

18-Hole Golf Course and Smokin’ Dave’s (takeout) at the Hangar – Open to the public.

Junior Golf “no-contact” lessons: smaller class sizes and more instructors.

Registration now open. Download the application form at evrpd.com.

Get Golf Ready lessons with Austin Logan: Three one-hour lessons and $60 worth of range balls for $100. There are a very limited number of lessons available this season; please call 970-5868146 Ext. 5 to register.

MARINA: Open Friday through Monday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Renting Pontoon and Paddle Boats only. 34th Annual Fishing Derby is postponed until further notice.

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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.

Also 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.

New Horizons Group of Narcotics Anonymous Thursdays at 7 p.m. - Open meeting.

453 W. Elkhorn.

Thank You For Good Deed To The Editor: A tremendous thank you to the woman who collected and removed trash along McGregor Avenue/Devils Gulch Road Saturday, May 16. She did a wonderful service, especially during this difficult and dangerous time when far too many people dispose of what they no longer need by throwing it out their car windows. Thank you!

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Eating Up Easter Premieres On Independent Lens Monday, May 25, 2020 On PBS And PBS.org

Sergio Rapu, producer of this documentary on Easter Island is the grandson of local residents, Wayne and Pat Newsom.

More than just a picture-perfect postcard of iconic stone statues, Rapa Nui, also known as Easter Island, is a microcosm of a planet in flux.

Directed by native Rapa Nui filmmaker Sergio Mata’u Rapu, the poignant new documentary Eating Up Easter explores the challenges his people are facing, and the intergenerational fight to preserve their culture and a beloved environment against a backdrop of a modernizing society and a booming tourism trade.

Crafted as a story passed down to his newborn son, Rapu intertwines the authentic history of the island with the sto-

ries of four islanders, crafting a moving portrait of a society striving to keep step with the rest of the world while maintaining its own unique identity. Eating Up Easter premieres on Independent Lens Monday, May 25, 2020, 10:00-11:00 p.m. ET, 9 p.m. Mountain Time. (check local listings) on PBS, PBS.org and the PBS Video App.

The historic stone statues and sensationalized “mysteries” of Easter Island have drawn the interest of the world for centuries, attracting curious visitors to its shores. Today, this tiny, barren island,

governed remotely by Chile, is experiencing an economic boom with skyrocketing tourism and a flood of visitors from around the globe. Yet the indigenous culture and the island’s fragile environment are suffering.

Rapa Nui filmmaker Sergio Mata’u Rapu gives voice to his fellow islanders as they grapple with these challenges to their island, balancing their strong cultural heritage with modern-day issues.

A local ecologist leads recycling efforts to tackle the mounting trash arriving with tourists and the waves of plastic washing up onshore. Two musicians struggle to build a free music school they hope will preserve cultural practices and reunite their fractured community. Sergio's father, formerly the island's first native Governor, attempts to balance tradition with the advantages of development, under the pressure of being ruled remotely by Chile.

In their own voices, these Rapa Nui reveal the reality of modern life and the actions they are taking to preserve their culture and environment amidst rapid development. Through their stories, and the history of the island as told by Rapu to his son, Eating Up Easter vividly portrays the universal complexities of balancing growth and sustainability faced by local communities worldwide.

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Next?

By: Judi Smith

The Covid-19 epidemic has certainly changed our lives – temporarily. But how will it change us permanently? Will we be more careful going forward to wash our hands – properly? To think before we touch? Will shaking hands cease to be a habit? Will we avoid contact with people who are coughing? Be less willing to assume the cough is “just” allergy?

Will attendance records become less important? Will we stay home when we are sick?

Will technology have more of an influence on our lives? As we become more comfortable with technological advances, will we be less comfortable in public? Will some meetings continue to happen by Zoom? Will individuals out of town (or those who are home due to illness) drop in by Zoom instead of by telephone?

Will we stay in better touch with distant friends and family? Will Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, etc., increase in communication importance? Will family reunions be more inclusive, signing in when we cannot attend in person? Will they happen more often?

Will we pay better attention to the way we treat Mother Earth? One of the profound realizations of this catastrophe is the fact that a lack of human contributions (burning fossil fuels) improves the atmosphere. Will we, once the pandemic has passed, go happily back to the way things were? Or, will we take this lesson to heart and act upon it?

Will we develop a real interest in eliminating the over-use of fossil fuels? Will we, as a culture, develop a functional battery to build and sell alternatives to gasoline and natural gas that are so at-

tractive and reasonably priced that they become the norm? Will we pay the extra to convince “them” that we are seriously in support of alternative energy? Will we promote elected officials who agree with that endeavor? Will we discover, as individuals, the inherent long-term savings in electric energy? Will we move electric cars, backyard windmills, and solar panels up the wish list, resolving for ourselves what “they” cannot do?

Will we improve our wasteful ways?

Will every garbage can (public or private) be matched with a recycle can?

Will we remember our reusable bags and our take-out boxes? Will we eliminate our junk mail? Will we give up one-time convenience for the less expensive, far more ecological reusables that our forefathers relied upon? Will we completely eliminate the single use plastics clogging our oceans and our landfills? Will we, at least, expand the system for recycling them?

The yearlong pilot for the “LOOP store” reusable packaging is complete. https://loopstore.com/ Will we be willing to use the new refillable packaging offered by major corporations like Tide and Haagen-Dazs? Will we consider the initial deposit a worthy investment in the future of the world? Will the move (later this year) into retail locations of King Soopers and Walgreen’s later prove successful?

Will we rethink our approach to throwing it “out”? Will each household implement a program of refuse, reduce, reuse, repair, recycle, in that order? Will we continually re-educate ourselves on what is available – as the answers change?

Time will tell.

EPWGA Cha Cha Cha Results On May 19th twenty six ladies played a team game that recorded three scores on par three holes, two scores on par four holes and one score on the par five holes.

1st place team Jan Alderman Hulda Bachman Linda Bowie Kay Tritico 2nd place team

Carrie Logan Jennifer Gergen Stacey Harding Karyn Saucier 3rd place team Judi Cunningham Gail Albers Johanna Gengler Carol Arnold Next week Flag Tournament!

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The Story Of Dora Stead 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 August 26. 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.

dreds of guests who visited Steads Ranch.

After her husband’s death in 1931, her sister and brother-in-law Myra and Will Lewis moved to Colorado to help. Mr. Lewis became man-

ager while Myra took on some of Dora’s other duties.

By: Sybil Barnes Dora continued to visit friends in CaliforDora Stead came to Estes in 1902 with nia during the winter months as she beher husband, J.D. Stead. Dora's cousin came increasingly unwell and frail. She was Alberta Sprague. Alberta and her died in 1936. Steads Ranch continued husband Abner had started a successful successful operation until the Mission 66 guest ranch in Moraine Park which the mandate of the National Park Service Steads were able to buy for $20,000 in 1904. Dora was an excellent horsewoman when the buildings were dismantled and some of the furniture and other artifacts as well as a bridge player and a dancer. became the basis of the collection of the She was a generous hostess to the hunEstes Park Area Historical Museum.

The Story Of Wendy Koenig 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 August 26. 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

Wendy Koenig was born in 1955. Her father, R.W. (Richard) was a gymnastics instructor and her mother, Eileen Hoskins Knudson was a skier and Miss Colorado of 1940. Wendy was not only a high jumper in the 1970 Junior Olympics, she also shattered the state long jump record. English teacher Robert Keith wrote: “Apprehension and defeat are not part of her makeup; confidence and desire are.”

After pentathlon training, Wendy set a new state women’s record for the 440 in 1971 and won the low hurdles, the running long jump and the 440 at the AAURegional Junior Olympics. Named “Estes Park’s Good Will Ambassador,” Wendy represented the United States in Munich, Germany at the 1972 Summer Olympics with an 800 meter time of 2:04.6. For these performances Wendy was chosen as Colorado’s Outstanding Female Athlete of 1972 by the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame.

Koenig was quoted as saying she is “doing all I can to make women in sports equal to the men.” During the Olympics she had noticed inequities in the way rules were different for men and women.

Women often had to pay most or all of their expenses. She had been promised an athletic scholarship to attend CSU but was instead awarded a presidential grant when the scholarship went to a male athlete. She continued her track career in Fort Collins and in the 1976 Olympics.

News From The Art Center Of Estes Park ON EXHIBIT “The Back Roads” by featured artist photographer Curtis Ghent.

Now that life is emerging from our “stay at home” period, and as a means to help shake off our “cabin fever,” the Art Center offers beautiful art work to enjoy.

The Center is open from 12-4, Friday through Monday. We are also offering an opportunity to have a private tour of the gallery and can be scheduled by contacting the Gallery Manager.

Curtis Ghent is a Colorado native, who has been a Professional landscape photographer for the past five years. When asked about Colorado he often responds “I am always inspired by the beauty, grandness and how dramatic it can be.

It is a gift we all should cherish and preserve. I love the change of seasons when the landscape takes on a new set of sights, sounds and smells.” You never know what is around the next bend or what you'll find when you travel the back roads.

Also on display in the gallery will be the outstanding work of the other Art Center artist members, including other works in oil painting, watercolor, pastel, jewelry, ceramics, charcoal, graphite, glass, wood, sculpture, fiber, photography, printmaking and mixed media THANK YOU! We wish to thank those of you who at-

tended our reopening weekend.

We appreciate you supporting our efforts to follow the guidelines which allowed us to provide you with a safe environment to enjoy viewing our exhibit.

Thanks, also goes out to Art Center board members, Pauline Bustamante and Susan Anderson for their efforts in making a number of masks available for a donation. They proved to be a popular item and the supply couldn’t quite keep up with the demand. More will be available soon.

ART CLASSES The Art Center had been developing an exciting and varied offering of kid’s and adult art classes for the spring and summer. We are presently reaffirming with the instructors their willingness to continue conducting their classes under acceptable conditions. Classes will either be cancelled or possibly re-sched-

uled. An update will be provided when everything has been worked out.

SEEKING DONATIONS! We extend our heartfelt thanks and appreciation to those who have already donated. As a non-profit organization, the Art Center, now in its 33rd year, offers educational opportunities to the community. We feature the work of 40 local and regional artists, many of whom are struggling during this time. As a 501-3C organization, we rely on your tax-deductible donations, sales of our art work

as well as memberships to survive.

Donations can be sent by check to: Art Center of Estes Park, 517 Big Thompson Ave., Unit 245, Estes Park, CO 80517, or you may contribute through our website www.artcenterofestes.com, by emailing info@artcenterofestes.com, or calling (970) 586-5882. You can donate on anytime, and can find more information about the Art Center on our website, Facebook www.facebook.com/Art-Center-of-Estes-Park, or Instagram www.instagram.com/ artcenterofep.

The Art Center of Estes Park is a nonprofit organization which provides a facility to support the work of local and regional artists, striving to promote exhibition, education, and excellence in the visual arts.

Proceeds benefit the artist and contribute to the Art Center’s education and community outreach. The Art Center is located at 517 Big Thompson Avenue, in Middle Stanley Village, below Safeway and above Subway. For more information, please call the Art Center at 970586-5882 or visit our website at www.artcenterofestes.com.

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Joan Thomas Joan Thomas, or more commonly known as “Mrs. T” journeyed into her final and glorious home on May 6 at Good Samaritan Assisted Living here in Estes Park, Colorado.

She was 98 years old, having moved to Estes Park 30 years ago to live with her son, Chris, who was director of Ravencrest Bible School and Conference Center Joan Thomas was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland, July 6th, 1921. She served as a nurse during WWII, until she was married to Major Ian Thomas in 1942. At the close of the war sensing the spiritual hunger and need in Europe they wanted a “big house in the country” where they could have lots of young people come and hear about Jesus. In 1946 they purchased Capernwray, “the castle,” in northern England, and the ministry of Torchbearers International began.

This ministry (of which Ravencrest is a part) expanded around the globe and has impacted the lives of tens of thousands, introducing them to a personal relationship with the living Christ. As someone said, Joan Thomas was a part of something so big, yet always lived simply, one day at a time. Her delight was in serving, whether it was cooking

for 200 guests at the castle in England, or sharing a cup of tea and encouragement in her living room in Estes with all who came her way.

“Mrs. T” had a natural curiosity about birds and flowers, and “all creatures great and small.” She loved the Word of God and introduced many to the wisdom of its pages, becoming a mentor and spiritual mother through her very practical faith. She was always optimistic about life, and was often heard saying, “Worse things happen at sea! ” On her final day, she said with confidence, “I am going to see Jesus! I am going to see Jesus!” She displayed incredible courage and resolve as she journeyed “Home.” We believe she would call back to us, “Keep coming; keep trusting; keep your eyes fixed on Jesus.”

She leaves behind four sons, Chris (Estes Park), Mark (England), Peter (Australia) and Andy (Canada). They have given her 11 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren.

A Memorial Service may be held in the future at Mountain View Bible Fellowship where she was a member.

Gifts in her memory may be given to Ravencrest Chalet in Estes Park.

Jill Irene Harroff Jill Irene Harroff, Ft. Collins CO, passed away at Poudre Valley Hospital on May 18, 2020. Jill was the daughter of Jay and Jane Harroff, sister of Joel Harroff (deceased), and mother of two children Daffney Harroff (Estes Park, CO) and Jay Clark (De Ridder, LA). Jill was born in Blytheville, Arkansas on February 2, 1965. Jill's family was in the Air Force during her youth. She enjoyed her horse in North Dakota, cheer leading in Hawaii (Aloha Stadium), and her many friends in Omaha, NE. Jill was taken to the Poudre Valley

Hospital, Ft. Collins in late April 2020 with serious stomach problems. They operated and removed the large intestine. She subsequently had stomach bleeding, a lack of oxygen, a blood clot, and pneumonia. She had additional surgery to stop the bleeding, but the many complications were too extensive for her survival. Upon Jill's admission to the hospital, the doctors emphasized that her condition was extremely serious. She was in ICU for 10 days.

Private services will be held at a later date. To leave a message for the family please visit www.allnuttestespark.com

Ana Rivera Ana Maria Rivera, age 82, passed away peacefully Sunday, May 10th, 2020 due to Dementia.

She was born Thursday, March 17th, 1938 in Chicama, Trujillo, Peru to Obdulia Burgas and Francisco Huacacolqui.

She married the late Carlos Alberto Rivera on March 21st, 1954 with whom she had five children; Luis Rivera (January 12th, 1955), Ana Maria Rivera (stillborn), Javier Rivera (June 28th, 1958- April 25th, 2014), Carlos Rivera (December 24th, 1963) and Elizabeth Rivera (September 29th, 1967). They divorced on June 4th, 2001 after 47 years of marriage.

Ana loved to be organized. She was caring, a dedicated woman to God. She was hard working and hardly still, a great cook, she delighted her family for decades with various dishes typical of Peru. A great example of what perseverance and hard work brings, pro-

viding a better future for her entire family.

For many years Ana worked for the Bedoya family in Miami, Florida. Helping raise their three kids (Mauricio, Alejandro, and Kristina Bedoya) all of whom loved her dearly, and helping maintain the house.

Ana is survived by her sister Martha Palma and brothers Guillermo Palma, Andres Vazquez, and Jose Vazquez; her three children, Luis Rivera, Carlos Rivera, and Elizabeth Rivera; her grandchildren, Ana Rivera, Luis Rivera, Alexis Contreras, Natalia Rivera, Anais Rivera, Valeria Rivera, and Alexander Perez; Plus her great grandchild Alejandro Contreras and her many nephews and nieces. All of these she loved and touched deeply.

Dorothy W. Lemon Dorothy W. Lemon, 92, of Estes Park, CO passed on to her next journey on May 16, 2020. She was born in a farm house on the edge of Burgess, IL in Suez Township on November 25, 1927, the daughter of Roscoe and Gladys Davenport. She grew up in the Viola and Aledo, Illinois areas.

While working at the Odella restaurant she met the love of her life, Daryl Lemon. They were soul mates, though she does say that initially she ran away from him. He finally won her over. His order was always a hot dog, two pickles and relish. They married on October 25, 1947.

Dorothy and Daryl raised a family in Edgington, Illinois. Her jobs included working at Service Rubber, Miller Container, and daycare. Her primary job was always taking care of her family as a home-maker. In 1980, after all the kids were grown, they moved to Estes Park where she worked at The Hoot Owl Shop downtown. She loved working there and getting to know the Native American owner.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 72 years, her parents, two sisters and 2 brothers. Survivors include her older sister Mildred Price – Rock Island, IL.; her brother Bob Davenport – Andalusia, IL.; her children: Jeanine Nyman (Bob Blind) – Centennial, CO., Dallas Lemon (Phyllis Dunlap) – Englewood, CO., Dennis Lemon – Longmont, CO, and Shari Lemon – Colorado Springs, CO.; her six grandchildren: Trevor, Heather, Trina, Joshua, David and Jeffrey; and 10 great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to a charity of your choice. A viewing will be held at Allnutt Funeral Home, Estes Park, CO on Friday, May 22 from 1:00-1:30. A short service and burial will take place at Estes Park Memorial Gardens after the viewing. Participants are asked to follow social distancing guidelines.

At a later date a celebration of life ceremony will be held for Dorothy and Daryl Lemon at Allnut Funeral Home. Please visit www.allnutestespark.com to leave a message for the family.

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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required: • Thorough knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.

• Proficiency in the use of standard desktop productivity software such as word processors, spreadsheets, databases and presentations.

• Thorough knowledge of grammar, spelling and punctuation.

• Considerable knowledge of Estes Park EDC activities.

• Working knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting methods as required.

• Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment and to react resourcefully under varying conditions.

• Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality, be tactful and use sound judgment.

• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, and follow oral and written instructions.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, board members, stakeholders, other organizations and the general public.

• Ability to work in direct customer service capacity; make sound judgements and deliver negative information in a constructive manner; resolve disagreements, think quickly, manage sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy and maintain self-control when dealing with customers in stressful situations.

• Ability to perform job duties effectively and meet firm deadlines.

We’re gearing up for the summer season and hiring for the following positions starting at $13.80/hr.: • Checker • Courtesy Clerk • Day-Stocker • Overnight Stocker • Bakery Clerk • Deli Clerk • Produce Clerk • Seafood Clerk • Cake Decorator • Meat Cutter Get your application at: www.careersatsafeway.com.

After your application has been completed, please call our hiring manager Ann at 970.586.4447.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE • High school diploma or equivalent (GED).

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Please send cover letter and resume to ashake@estesparkedc.com.

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

The church being the church, not a building. Worship services online only until further notice. Please join us at www.facebook.com/SummitEP 10:00 a.m. Sundays facebook.com/SummitEP/ Service will also be re-posted on our website: estesparkchurch.org/ Christian Church of Estes Park 8:00 and 10:00 a.m. Sundays funchurch.com Allenspark Community Church www.allensparkcommunitychurch.org

Presbyterian Community Church of the Rockies, Michael A. Moore, Pastor We are offering: Zoom Morning Prayer at noon MonThurs.

Zoom Midweek Worship at 6 p.m. on Wednesdays Zoom Evening Worship at 6 p.m. on Sundays Please see the website for further details. pccrusa.org Mountain View Bible Fellowship is on line Sunday morning at 10:30 at www.mvbf.org or YouTube: Mountain View Bible Fellowship. We are also making our Sunday Connection Bible Study available on line at www.mvbf.org/ministries/adults/sunday-connection/ Scroll all the way to the bottom of the page to find the latest study.

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

God's word.

Shepherd of the Mountains Lutheran Church visit smlcestes.org EPIC Church Pastors Mark and Alice Wettengel invite you to EPIC (Estes Park International Church, a spirit filled church).

Streaming services at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday and 10:30 a.m. on Wednesdays. www.facebook.com/EstesParkInternationalChurch

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

Divine Service Sunday 9 a.m.

Bible study Thursday 10 a.m.

Visit our website for ZOOM link to online services.

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The Town of Estes Park is accepting applications for: Emergency Services Dispatcher Close Date: Open until filled Journey Lineworker Close Date: Open until filled Groundworker Close Date: June 1, 2020 Seasonal Position Events Maintenance Worker Close Date: July 31, 2020 Volunteer/Committee Board Positions Estes Park Board of Appeals Plumbing Experience Close Date: Open until filled Parks Advisory Board Close Date: Open until filled (Committee application required) Applications are available at: Town Hall 170 MacGregor Ave. Room 130 (Mon-Fri 8 am – 5 pm) or www.estes.org/ jobs Return Application to: Town of Estes Park, Attn: HR; by mail to PO Box 1200, Estes Park, CO 80517; or via Email to HR@Estes.org or via Fax to (970) 577-4770.

The status of applications will be communicated via e-mail. By choice, the Town of Estes Park is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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PROPERTY CARETAKER We are looking for someone to help manage our large family vacation home and rental. Ideal candidate(s) would be an all around handyman living in town or surrounding area working average of 20-30 hours.

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2 bed/1 bath condo avail Wolfe Bros Proven Downtown Retail for rent June 1st. $1,550 / Construction, LLC Location. Park Place Mall mo. + heat & elec.

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