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As it prepares for the 2018 Estes Park Free Shuttle season, the Town of Estes Park is offering sponsorship opportunities to businesses and organizations wishing to provide support and receive a business listing on the shuttle system maps, shuttle interiors, stop signs and website. Estes Park’s Free Shuttles transported over 84,000 riders in 2017 to 60 stops throughout Estes Park and to Rocky Mountain National Park. Participating sponsors receive a recognition listing on over 35,000 printed shuttle maps/schedules and at www.estes.org/sponsorshuttles.

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Operating daily from June 23 through Sept. 9 in 2018, shuttles make it convenient for residents and guests to leave their vehicles at a lodging facility, parkn-ride lot, or at home, and travel around town during the busy summer season. In addition, the Town’s trolley, the Elkhorn Express, offers free transportation during special events throughout the fall.

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Town Of Estes Park Recognized For New Parking Structure The American Public Works Association (APWA) has awarded the Town of Estes Park with a 2017 Public Works Project Award for the newly constructed Estes Park Transit Facility Parking Struc-

ture. Public Works Director Greg Muhonen attended the Annual Chapter Conference this week to receive the award.

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Return To Daylight Standard Time: Change Your Clocks & Driving Habits November 5 marks the end of daylight saving time, and Colorado Parks and Wildlife reminds motorists to be particularly cautious to avoid wildlife-related accidents on our roads as daylight hours get shorter. “The fall time change happens to be right in line with peak mating season for some of our wildlife, especially deer.

Bears are also still actively looking for food and the calories needed before hibernation,� said Crystal Chick, CPW area wildlife manager. “Animals are on the move this time of year, most actively between dawn and dusk.

With shorter daylight hours, that makes wildlife harder to see right when people are making their daily commutes. �

The Colorado Department of Transportation sees an average of 3,300 reported wildlife collisions each year, and notes more car accidents involving wildlife occur in November than in any other month. According to the Rocky Mountain Insurance Information Association, the average property damage costs from animal-vehicle collisions is over $3,400.

The following precautions are good advice all year long, but particularly at and around the change back to daylight standard time: Slow down. Swerving at high speeds increases the danger of an accident. Moderate speeds maintain a driver’s reaction time and allow an appropriate response

to animals on or near roads.

Stay alert, particularly while driving between dusk and dawn. This is when deer and other common wildlife are most active and more likely to be crossing roadways.

Scan ahead and watch for movement and shining eyes along roadsides. If you see one animal, you should expect it will be accompanied by others.

Obey traffic signs, particularly wildlife warning signs. Though incidents can happen anywhere, transportation authorities attempt to reduce the number of incidents by posting signage and lowering speeds in areas where wildlife are active.

When animals are seen on or near the road, slow down or stop, honk the horn and/or flash headlights. This warns the animal to avoid the road and alerts other drivers to the potential hazard.

Always wear seat belts. Unfortunately, not every collision is avoidable, and the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration states that the risk of serious injury and death in a crash is reduced by half when seat belts are worn.

Drivers involved in a wildlife/vehicle collision should report the accident to the Colorado State Patrol by calling *CSP (star key and 277). For additional information on wildlife and traffic safety, visit cpw.state.co.us.

Date Change For November Planning Commission Meeting The next Estes Valley Planning Commission will take place Tuesday, Nov. 14 at 1:30 p.m. in the Town Board Room of Town Hall. While Planning Commission meetings are generally held the third Tuesday of each month, November's

meeting has been moved up to accommodate Thanksgiving holiday schedules.

Nov. 14 meeting materials will be posted the week prior at www.estes.org/boardsandmeetings.

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National Park Service Proposes Targeted Fee Vacation Homes: Increases At Parks To Address Maintenance Backlog Deadline As part of its commitment to improve the Year 2016. Under the Federal Lands RecreApproaching To visitor experience and ensure America's ation Enhancement Act, 80% of an enparks are protected in perpetuity, trance fee remains in the park where it is Complete 2017 national the National Park Service (NPS) is consid- collected. The other 20% is spent on projering increases to fees at highly visited na- ects in other national parks.

Registration The Town of Estes Park and Larimer County would like to remind Estes Valley vacation home owners and managers that all vacation homes with incomplete registrations must complete registrations

by Dec. 31, 2017.

Every registration expires at year’s end, and the 2018 registration process will place first priority on renewals for any property that completed registration in 2017. Incomplete 2017 registrations will be considered new applications and processed after all renewals are complete.

There are several reasons why 2017 registrations may be incomplete, according to Community Development Director Randy Hunt. Those include: • The owner or manager has not scheduled a Code Compliance inspection; • The vacation home requires Code Compliance reinspection, due to issues noted in the earlier inspection; • Unresolved discrepancies with the number of bedrooms (Town or County records not aligned with application statement); • Incomplete processes through external agencies, such as State of Colorado Sales Tax licensing; • Lack of response by owner/manager to queries from the Town or other officials.

There is still time to complete registrations in 2017. Please contact the Community Development Department if you have an incomplete registration, at 970577-3724 or email codecompliance@estes.org. New registrations are also still accepted for 2017.

Vacation homes in residential districts are subject to a cap of no more than 588 registrations. However, approximately 32 registrations remain available.

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tional parks during peak visitor seasons.

Proposed peak season entrance fees and revised fees for road-based commercial tours would generate badly needed revenue for improvements to the aging infrastructure of national parks. This includes roads, bridges, campgrounds, waterlines, bathrooms, and other visitor services.

"The infrastructure of our national parks is aging and in need of renovation and restoration," said U. S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke. "Targeted fee increases at some of our most-visited parks will help ensure that they are protected and preserved in perpetuity and that visitors enjoy a world-class experience that mirrors the amazing destinations they are visiting. We need to have the vision to look at the future of our parks and take action in order to ensure that our grandkids' grandkids will have the same if not better experience than we have today. Shoring up our parks' aging infrastructure will do that."

Under the proposal, peak-season entrance fees would be established at 17 national parks. The peak season for each park would be defined as its busiest contiguous five-month period of visitation.

The proposed new fee structure would be implemented at Arches, Bryce Canyon, Canyonlands, Denali, Glacier, Grand Canyon, Grand Teton, Olympic, Sequoia & Kings Canyon, Yellowstone, Yosemite, and Zion National Parks with peak season starting on May 1, 2018; in Acadia, Mount Rainier, Rocky Mountain, and Shenandoah National Parks with peak season starting on June 1, 2018; and in Joshua Tree National Park as soon as practicable in 2018.

A public comment period on the peakseason entrance fee proposal will be open from October 24, 2017 to November 23, 2017, on the NPS Planning, Environment and Public Comment (PEPC) website https://parkplanning.nps.gov/proposedpeakseasonfeerates. Written comments can be sent to 1849 C Street, NW, Mail Stop: 2346 Washington, DC 20240.

If implemented, estimates suggest that the peak-season price structure could increase national park revenue by $70 million per year. That is a 34 percent increase over the $200 million collected in Fiscal

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During the peak season at each park, the entrance fee would be $70 per private, non-commercial vehicle, $50 per motorcycle, and $30 per person on bike or foot. A park-specific annual pass for any of the 17 parks would be available for $75.

The cost of the annual America the Beautiful- The National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass, which provides entrance to all federal lands, including parks for a one-year period, would remain $80. Entrance fees are not charged to visitors under 16 years of age or holders of Senior, Military, Access, Volunteer, or Every Kid in a Park (EKIP) passes. The majority of national parks will remain free to enter; only 118 of 417 park sites charge an entrance fee, and the current proposal only raises fees at 17 fee-charging parks The National Park Service is also proposing entry and permit fee adjustments for commercial tour operators. The proposal would increase entry fees for commercial operators and standardize commercial use authorization (CUA) requirements for road-based commercial tours, including application and management fees. All CUA fees stay within the collecting park and would fund rehabilitation projects for buildings, facilities, parking lots, roads, and wayside exhibits that would enhance the visitor experience. The fees will also cover the administrative costs of receiving, reviewing, and processing CUA applications and required reports.

In addition, the proposal would include a peak-season commercial entry fee structure for the 17 national parks referenced above. All proposed fee adjustments for commercial operators would go into effect following an 18-month implementation window.

Information and a forum for public comments regarding commercial permit requirements and fees is available October 24,2017 to November 23, 2017 on the NPS Planning, Environment and Public Comment (PEPC) website at http://parkplanning.nps.gov/commercialtourrequirements. Written comments can be sent to National Park Service, Recreation Fee Program, 1849 C Street, NW, Mail Stop: 2346 Washington, DC 20240.

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RMNP Announces Winter Pile Burning Operations

Fire managers from Rocky Mountain National Park plan to take advantage of any upcoming wet or winter weather conditions to burn piles of slash generated from several fuels reduction projects and hazard tree removals. Slash from these projects has been cut and piled by park fire crews and contractors during the last two years and are now dry enough to burn.

When fighting the Fern Lake Fire in 2012, firefighters were able to take advantage of previous and existing prescribed fire and hazardous fuels treatment areas that provided a buffer between the fire and Estes Park. Prior hazard fuels projects were instrumental in stopping the fire from jumping Bear Lake Road.

Pile burning operations will only begin when conditions allow. The piles are located in a variety of locations. The locations on the east side of the park include the Deer Mountain area, along Bear Lake Road between Park & Ride and Sprague Lake, near Moraine Park and Glacier Basin Campgrounds, near the Mill Creek Ranger Station off of Bear Lake Road, and west of Beaver Meadows Entrance. Some piles are also located on the west side of the park in the

Kawuneeche Valley.

The fuels reduction projects are designed to reduce significant accumulations of forest fuels that can generate extreme or problematic fire behavior adjacent to urban interface. By reducing the potential fire behavior the wildland fire risk to firefighters and the public is significantly reduced. However, these projects are not designed as a standalone defense against wildfires nor are they guaranteed to hold a wildfire in the worst of conditions. Please do your part and complete wildfire mitigation on your property. To learn more about wildfire mitigation around your home visit www.firewise.org Safety factors, weather conditions, air quality and other environmental regulations are continually monitored as a part of any fire management operation. Prescribed fire smoke may affect your health. For more information see www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdphe/ wood-smoke-and-health.

For questions about this project or information about Rocky Mountain National Park please call the park’s Information Office at (970) 586-1206 or visit www.nps.gov/romo

Trail Ridge Road Closes To Through Travel For The Season On Friday, October 27, Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park officially closed for the season to through travel. The most popular destinations for this time of year including Bear Lake Road, Moraine Park, Horseshoe Park and the section of Trail Ridge Road along the Kawuneeche Valley are all open. These are all great areas for hiking and wildlife watching.

Trail Ridge Road is not designed to be an all season road with 11 miles above 11,500 feet and few guard rails and no shoulder. Winter conditions of drifting snow, high winds and below freezing temperatures occur above 10,000 feet.

During the winter season, weather permitting, Trail Ridge Road will be open to Many Parks Curve on the east side of the park and to the Colorado River Trailhead on the west side of the park.

Trail Ridge Road normally opens the

last week in May, weather permitting.

This year Trail Ridge Road opened on May 31.

Old Fall River Road closed for the season on October 2. Trail Ridge Road and Old Fall River Road will remain open to bicycles and leashed pets until December 1, re-opening on April 1, except during road maintenance operations and emergency closures as posted. Cyclists and pet owners may utilize the road at their own risk. On December 1, both of these roads will revert to "winter trail status" which means that bicycles and leashed pets are no longer permitted beyond the closed gates but pedestrians are.

For more information about Rocky Mountain National Park, please visit www.nps.gov/romo or call the park’s Information Office at (970) 586-1206.

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A Community At Risk: A Discussion Of Estes Valley’s Housing Needs Sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Estes Park and the Economic Development Corporation of Estes Park A sustainable community, most would agree, is one in which citizens of all ages have ready access to the goods and services necessary to maintain and improve its quality of life. By this definition, a community in which a large portion of those who supply its most essential services are forced to commute long distances is clearly a community at risk. Yet because of the lack of housing this is precisely the situation faced each day by a significant number of our teachers, our hospital and EMT staff, our police and firefighters, our librarians and other workers. In addition, more jobs are being left unfilled, and each year the situation gets demonstrably worse.

What is the current and projected dimen-

sion and impact of this problem upon on those directly responsible for delivering the services essential to sustaining the quality of life we enjoy in the Estes Valley?

What are the major barriers and opportunities? What role can concerned citizens play in helping to address the problem?

Please join us for this discussion sponsored by the Estes Park League of Women Voters and the Estes Park Economic Development Corporation, moderated by Estes Park School Board member Eric Adams, and facilitated by those best in a position to tell us. The event will be held at the YMCA of the Rockies on November 8th from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. in the Willome Conference Center and is open to the public. There will be no charge for the event. For more information, please contact Liz Zornes at 970-480-1888.

League Of Women Voters Holds Climate Change Panel Discussion To Standing Room Only Crowd On October 25th, from 10:00 am until noon at the Presbyterian Community Church of the Rockies, the League of Women Voters of Estes Park held a panel discussion on the topic of climate change, how it is affecting the state of Colorado, and what we in Estes Park can do to mitigate its effects on our community. The panelists, Dr. Scott Denning, a climate and atmospheric scientist from Colorado State University, Mayor Dennis Coombs of Longmont, and Mayor Pro Tem Gerry Horak of Ft. Collins, spoke to a standingroom only crowd.

As the cities of Longmont and Ft. Collins have signed on to the Climate Mayors Agreement and adopted climate action plans, Mayor Coombs and Mayor Pro Tem Horak answered questions from the audience that dealt with what it means to be a climate mayor, the climate action plans that both cities have adopted, and why the issue is important to their respective communities.

Dr. Denning took questions from the audience on the science behind climate change and how to answer critics who are skeptical of the issue. “We expect adding CO2 to warm the climate for the same reason day is warmer than night, summer is warmer than winter, and Phoenix is

warmer than Fargo,” he explained. “It’s simply because adding heat to things causes them to warm up. Scientists have known for 150 years that CO2 gas absorbs infrared heat rays. We’ve measured it in the lab, outdoors, from airplanes, and from satellites. Thousands of people have made the measurements, and everybody gets exactly the same answers.”

The League was pleased to have in attendance Estes Park Mayor Pro Tem Wendy Koenig, Trustee Ron Norris and Trustee Ward Nelson. The League would also like to thank the Community Church of the Rockies and Pastor Michael Moore, who spent the entire time setting up and facilitating the audio-visual equipment. We are very grateful to have this beautiful facility in which to host our programs for the community.

Given the high level of interest in this issue, the League would like to solicit suggestions on how to move forward regarding a possible climate action plan for the town of Estes Park. If you are interested in continuing this discussion or have suggestions on next steps, please contact us at contactus@lwvestespark.org.

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Available For Public Review: Crater Trail Environmental Assessment The National Park Service (NPS) has released for public review and comment an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Crater Trail in Rocky Mountain National Park. The 1-mile-long Crater Trail starts near Milner Pass on Trail Ridge Road and extends above tree line to a geologic feature known as “the Crater. ” The trail is resulting in harm to park resources, bisects a prehistoric archeological site and is not sustainable from a trail construction and maintenance perspective. It differs from other trails in the park in that it is an informal route that was not designed and constructed, but developed over time. As a result, the trail is steep and severely eroded in sections, impacting the alpine tundra and cultural resources. The trail is typically closed annually from May to August 15 during the bighorn lambing season. For the past three years, the Crater Trail has been closed year-round pending the outcome of the EA process.

Rocky Mountain National Park is proposing to permanently close the Crater Trail to protect natural and cultural resources in the park. The abandoned trail would be closed to public access and revegetated. The EA also evaluates three other alternatives: no action, reconstructing the trail within the existing alignment, and rerouting the trail to a more sustainable alignment.

Public Comment Park staff encourage public participation throughout the planning process. The park will host a public meeting on Wednesday,

November 8, from 6 to 7 p. m. at the Dannels Fire Protection District Training Room located at 901 N. St. Vrain Avenue in Estes Park. There will be a short presentation at 6:15 p. m., and park staff will be available to answer questions until 7 p. m. The public is invited to visit at any point during the scheduled time to review materials and provide written comments.

Please park in the visitor parking area in front of the Dannels Fire Station. Parking along the East and West sides of the building is for Fire Department personnel only. Parking is not permitted along the Bureau of Reclamation (the Power Plant’s) drive way.

Additional parking is available across the road at the Mount Calvary Lutheran Church.

The EA will be on public review for a minimum of 30 days, with comments accepted through November 22, 2017. The document is available electronically for review and comment online by visiting http://parkplanning.nps.gov/romo, the website for the NPS’s Planning Environment and Public Comment (PEPC) system. Look for “Crater Trail. ” Comments also may be mailed to the address below: Superintendent Rocky Mountain National Park Estes Park, CO 80517 Before including your address, phone number, e-mail address, or other personal identifying information in your comment,

American Legion Post 119 Recognized For Special Halloween American Legion Post 119 received a special Halloween edition of the Estes Park in Bloom steering committee's"Business Bright Spot" award Oct. 27. The committee presented a traveling sign for the property, a fall-themed display, a window cling and a framed certificate of recognition to Post Commander Terry Rizzuti and Finance Officer Dottie Allen. The Halloween "Business Bright Spot" recognizes a business that puts effort into festive displays, activities, or landscaping. American Legion Post 119 joins Hotel Estes, River Spruce Cabins, Wildflower Mercantile, Patterson Glassworks Studio & Gallery, The Studio Fine Art and Framing, Elements of Touch Wellness Spa and River Retreat, Claire's on the Park and Estes Angler.

The American Legion Post 119 held their second annual Haunted House fundraiser during weekends in October, adding a "kid-friendly" event on the last Sunday of the month. Planning for the Haunted House begins in the summer with construction commencing the beginning of September. It takes 30 volunteers to set up

and manage the event. Terry Rizzuti has served as Post Commander since 2016 and with the help of Dottie Allen and a team of other Post members he has overseen renovations to the facility including a new roof and upgrades to the Great Hall, now available for a wide variety of uses to the public. Post 119 also received a grant from the Colorado Historical Society to do a complete structural assessment and architectural review of the building, which was constructed in 1939. The American Legion is a nonpartisan nonprofit organization, incorporated by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic veterans organization devoted to mutual helpfulness. Estes Park's Post 119, located at 850 N. St. Vrain Avenue was chartered in 1920. To learn more about the American Legion Post 119 visit www.estespost119.org.

For more information or to become involved in the Estes Park in Bloom project, contact Keri Kelly at 970-577-3782 or email kkelly@estes.org.

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Read our Virtual E-Edition at www.epnews.com The Estes Valley Fire Protection District (EVFPD) Chief Officers and Safety Officers generally respond in their personal vehicles (POV). Fire fighters generally respond to medical calls in their personal vehicles; as this allows for faster response by officers and medical personnel to assess the emergency and provide medical care.

October 22 At 5:02 p.m. the EVFPD was paged for a smoke investigation.

At 11:31 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to 663 Halbach Ln. for a gas leak.

October 23 At 12:13 a.m. the EVFPD was paged to 2815 Fall River Rd. to assist the Estes Park Ambulance.

At 5:48 a.m. the EVFPD was paged to 333 E. Wonderview Ave. to assist the Estes Park Ambulance.

At 10:50 a.m. the EVFPD was paged to 333 E. Wonderview Ave. to assist the Estes Park Ambulance.

At 11:20 a.m. the EVFPD was paged to 551 W. Elkhorn Ave. for a fire alarm activation.

October 24 At 2:55 p.m. an EVFPD officer was paged for a smoke investigation.

At 4:35 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to 1565 Highway 66 to assist the Estes Park Ambulance.

At 6:07 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to 1711 Ptarmigan Trail to assist the Estes Park Ambulance.

October 25 At 2:32 a.m. the EVFPD was paged for an odor investigation.

At 6:54 a.m. an EVFPD officer was paged 2750 Notaiah Rd. for an alarm activation.

At 10:12 a.m. an EVFPD officer was paged for a smoke investigation.

At 7:47 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to 1902 Ptarmigan Trail to assist the Estes Park Ambulance.

October 26 At 4:37 a.m. the EVFPD was paged to mile marker 60 on Highway 34 for a MVC. October 28 At 3:52 p.m. the EVFPD was paged for an odor investigation.

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Sunrise Rotary Donates $1,000 To Emergency Services Explorer Post 911

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Estes Valley Sunrise Rotary presented a check for $1,000 to the Estes Park Emergency Services Explorer Post 911 on October 24. Explorer Post 911, which is sponsored by the Boy Scouts of America, provides qualified youth ages 16-20 an opportunity to explore career paths in all three emergency services – fire, EMS and police. Post 911 is the nation’s first explorer post that combines all three services, and gives participants a chance to see the interrelationship between these First Response careers.

The Post was created through the vision of Estes Park Police Chief Wes Kufeld, Estes Valley Fire Chief David Wolf, and EMS Ambulance Director Guy Beesley. The Post’s first advisors have created and led the program: Police Officer Curt Plassmeyer, Firefighter Brian Faith, and EMS officer Catherine Cornell.

Participation in Post 911 is demanding.

Members must regularly attend meetings which are comprised of training by all three organizations on a rotating basis.

By the end of this year, members will be tested on their newly acquired skills. If they pass, they will then participate in ride-alongs and special event assists with police, fire, and EMS.

Explorer Post 911 consists of 14 members, most of whom attend Estes Park High School. The post expects to use the Rotary donation for uniforms – as a post that is just starting, the money is greatly appreciated in helping the post get up and running.

Rotary is an organization of business and professional leaders who provide humanitarian service and help to build goodwill and peace in the world. There are 1.2 million Rotary members in 34,000 Rotary clubs in more than 200 countries. Rotary clubs have been serving communities worldwide for more than a century. Locally, the Estes Valley Sunrise Rotary Club raises money to support the Estes Park community by organizing annual festivals such as Autumn Gold and the Arts and Crafts show. These funds are then distributed toward local scholarships, and many other important local causes.

For more information on Explorer Post, go to https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/townofestespark/post911. For more information Estes Valley Sunrise Rotary Club, go to https://portal.clubrunner.ca/5242, or visit us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/EstesValleySunriseRotary/.

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Many of us are losing sleep over the distressing state of our country. But not the CEO of Google. He’s worried about losing his $200-million annual salary over that company’s cheeseburger emoji. In fact, he’s in such hot water over this (or under melting cheese, as the case may be), he has stated publicly that fixing Google’s cheeseburger emoji has become his top priority.

For the not-IT types, (remember playing Tag and the first thing you called out when the rules of the game were being established was, “Not It! ”? That’s different from what I’m talking about here.) The not-ITs today are those folks unfamiliar with Information Technology, or more commonly thought of as “the computer.”

(No one under the age of 25 falls into this category because they were all born with a “device” in their hand. It used to be that when a baby was born, the doctor gave him a quick spank on the bum, the baby cried, and everyone smiled, knowing the baby had healthy lungs. Today the doctor gives a little spank to a newborn and the baby whips out his phone to send a tweet about it.)

So, for the not-ITs I’ll explain that emoji started out as smiley faces but have grown into everything from food and household objects to hearts and teary faces. And yes, the plural of emoji is emoji. I looked it up. ☺ (Apparently the Japanese don’t pluralize words and emoji is Japanese.)

What’s wrong with Google’s cheeseburger emoji?

It’s scandalous! The cheese appears beneath the beef patty. Emoji users are upset about this. Surveys have been conducted, results have been tallied, and emotional support stations have been set up throughout the country to help people who struggle with the questionable placement of cheese on a hamburger.

It turns out the general public has a very specific idea of the proper order of ingredients between two buns. (Remember two-all-beef-patties-special-sauce-lettucecheese-pickles-onions-on-a-sesame-seedbun? I can still recite the layers of a Big Mac by heart 40 years later! But research indicates that’s not the order people prefer.)

If the beef patty goes first, it makes the bottom bun soggy and there’s nothing worse than soggy buns. If the lettuce goes directly on top of the patty it goes limp and the only thing worse than limpy lettuce is soggy buns. For the cheese to melt a little, it needs to go directly on top of the hot hamburger patty. Don’t unfriend me if you disagree—I’m just stating what’s been found to be true through serious analysis.

My preference? From the bottom up: patty, ketchup, pickle, lettuce, (tomato only if it’s grown in Nebraska and is really red. Most tomatoes that come on hamburgers are anemic and tasteless), with a squirt of mustard on the lid. No cheese at all. It makes the sandwich too salty, in my opinion. But nobody asked me. (I must have been out for a salad lunch the day they conducted the survey.)

A friend and I discussed this serious matter over hamburgers at Bird and Jim a couple of nights ago. (Delicious hamburgers, I add, with cheese melted on top of the patty, then lettuce, tomato, and special

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put peanut butter on both pieces of bread.

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Estes Park Board Of Education Named All State Board For 2017 And the All State Board of Education Award Winner is....Estes Park School District Board of Education!

We are so very proud to announce that the Estes Park School District Board of Education has been chosen as one of two schools to receive the All State Board of Education Award this year by CASB (Colorado Association of School Boards). They will be sharing the honor with Windsor.

The All State Board award is CASB’s annual recognition of the Colorado school board or boards who have been notable leaders in their districts, exercising the best principles of governance while promoting excellence in public education.

The winning characteristics the judges affirmed were: *Clear and powerful constituent/community engagement *Ongoing strengthening of the governing team *Measured and accountable leadership *Constant strategic actions, aligning and improving *Full-system focus on success for all students Our Board of Education will be honored at the CASB Annual Convention next month in Colorado Springs.

Congratulations to the Board of Education on this prestigious award, and thank you for all that you do to make sure the

best interest of our children stays at the forefront of learning!

Statement by BOE president Cody Walker concerning this award: “The taxpayers and the community deserved measured and accountable leadership, that is what this board has consistently brought and that is what this award is recognizing. This is the community’s award as much as the board. The school district is rapidly going in the direction that our community has set for it. This board understands that it represents the wishes of the community. The old model of the schools telling the community what it wants isn't part of this board's culture. That model ended when the question was asked of the community, "what skills do you want the students to know when they graduate."

He continued, “Community, staff and the Board have worked hard and long to bring us all the pieces and put them together to be the leaders of Education in the State of Colorado. Sufficient funding is the final piece of the puzzle. That will be decided in November by the taxpayers. I can say, without a doubt, this school district is accountable, and with that final funding piece, is in the perfect position to become an educational force worthy of this community.

I’m proud of my board, it’s been an honor to serve and getting this award really feels good after a lot of hard work.�

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Quota Club Seeking Donations To Put An AED In Every EPPD Vehicle It happens often. A call for medical aid comes in to our dispatch center and someone is suffering cardiac arrest, is not breathing or has collapsed and police are very often first on the scene.

Estes Park Police officers are in need of a tool to help them save lives in those crucial first minutes when the heart stops beating the way it should.

EPPD recently asked Quota Club of Estes Park to help them equip all of the police cars with these life-saving AEDs. Quota members are eager to help this fund-raising endeavor and this letter will be going out to business owners this week.

Dear Estes Park Business Owner; We are writing to you on behalf of the Estes Park Quota Club Foundation. As you may know, in past years the Quota Club has raised over hundreds of thousands of dollars to provide ambulances for our community.

This year we are focusing on the business community. We are asking you to assist us in raising funds so that we can put AEDs (Automated External Defibrillators) in every police vehicle. Currently our officers share two AEDs, that they essentially check out of the office when they go out on a call. What a wonderful thing it would be if every car were equipped with this lifesaving tool.

Having an AED at hand can indeed save lives. An AED is a portable, easy to use device that measures the heartbeat via sticky pads attached to the chest. The AED will deliver a shock via these pads to restart the heart of a person suffering a cardiac arrest. When cardiac arrest occurs, defibrillation is the only means of restarting the heart and preventing death.

When asked the reason why the Estes Park Police Department needs these AED units for their patrol cars, Captain Rick Life stated, “Quite often, members of our

police department are first on scene at an emergency call since our officers are always out patrolling the town. Having the ability to start defibrillation before the ambulance even gets there greatly improves the chances of saving lives.” Captain Life added, “All of our officers are trained First Responders. I have personally seen a person whom I thought had no chance of making it, saved by an AED. This person was unresponsive at the initial call and through the help of the AED, was talking to the ambulance crew on their way into the ambulance. It was amazing and a very happy ending to that situation.”

Our goal is to raise $25,000 by the first of the year. We know the importance of a quick and early response when someone is having a sudden cardiac arrest emergency. For every minute without treatment, a victim’s rate of survival decreases by 7% to 10%!

Please join us in our quest to provide a safer community, not only for our residents, but for the thousands of guests that come each year to visit this great little town. Donations are tax deductible and can be made out to: Quota of Estes Park, Foundation. Please mail your donation to Quota of Estes Park, P.O. Box 1273, Estes Park, CO 80517.

Thank you for your support of this important project!

Sincerely, Gail Albers & Kris Hazelton AED Chairpersons, Quota Club of Estes Park Quota Club is hoping everyone will wish to contribute to this life-saving fund. Their goal is to collect the money needed by February of 2018 so the AED units may be purchased and in use by the first of the year. Please consider a donation to help save lives. Thank you.

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Rotarians Donate Pumpkins To Elementary School Students 650 pumpkins! Students at Estes Park Elementary School had a big treat last week, pumpkins distributed by members of the Rotary Club of Estes Park and generously supplied by the Safeway Foundation and our very own Estes Park Safeway store. The students chose their own plump pumpkins to take home to

their families. This is the 81st year that our local elementary students have celebrated Pumpkin Giveaway Day in Estes Park. It originated in 1936 with donation of pumpkins by Ron Brodie of Brodie's Supermarket. Sue Fereday coordinated this year's event.

Dia de los Muertos November 7 At EPHS On Tuesday, November 7th, we are celebrating the third edition of the Dia de los Muertos at the Estes Park High School from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.

This event is a unique occasion to promote inclusion and integration in our community, honor our ancestors, and it is the biggest gathering for the Latinos here in Estes.

We have planned several activities: There will be the traditional Mexican altar of the Day of the Dead A wall of remembrance to honor our family members that have passed.

The biggest pot luck of the year with Mexican food and desserts Sugar skull decorations Picture taking Katrina masks Mariachi music with the group Sol de mi Tierra and more...

Don’t miss this event.

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Veterans Day Service At Estes Valley Memorial Gardens The public is invited to attend the 2017 Veterans Day Service at Estes Valley Memorial Gardens on Saturday, November 11, eleven o’clock in the morning.

On November 11, 1918, fighting in World War I came to an end following the signing of an armistice between the Allies and Germany that called for a ceasefire effective at 11 o’clock in the morning thus being the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month.

Originally known as Armistice Day, this day of commemoration was first celebrated on November 11, 1919 – the first anniversary of the end of World War I, which was known through time as the “war to end all wars.” In 1954, President Eisenhower changed the name of this day of remembrance to Veterans Day. This is the 30th annual observance presented by the EVMG Board of Directors remembering military men and women who have died in every American war – from the American Revolution to the recent wars in Afghanistan and Iraq and current conflicts where our military strives to keep peace. On this day we also honor the living war veterans, as well as our country’s men and women who are currently serving in the United States Armed Forces at home and in foreign lands.

Thru the years there have been times when the weather is in conflict with the observance…and we think of the long winter months the American troops fought under these conditions – especially during WWII – holding the love and freedoms for our country steadfast. Our attendance at this day’s Observances expresses our deepest gratitude.

Participating in our program this year are Matt McDaniel, bagpiper; Loren Johnson, trumpeter; Color Guard of the American

Legion Post 119 assisted by Legion sponsored Boy Scout Troop 8 and Scout Master Brian Burke; Larry Pierce, vocalist; Rev. Jonathan Ford; and Reflections and Remarks by Gary Brown.

Judy Howell and members of the American Legion have honored the fallen Veterans who share this final resting place. One hundred ninety-nine United States flags and one British flag mark their graves in this hallowed, dedicated and tranquil place.

You are encouraged to walk through the cemetery and spend time in reverent thought and thankful prayer for those who gave the ultimate for our country and for our freedom.

Estes Valley Memorial Gardens is located west of Town on Fish Hatchery Road. From intersection of W. Elkhorn & Hwy. 34, continue two miles west to Fish Hatchery Road, turn left and proceed approximately one mile. The cemetery is located on your left, just past Harmony Foundation.

Please note: In the event of inclement weather the Observance will be held at the United Methodist Church, 1509 Fish Hatchery Road. (Signage will be posted.)

There are several activities to commemorate this important day in our nation’s history: breakfast at the American Legion – 7:00 – 10:30 in the morning; dedication of the EP Veterans Monument at 2:00, Visitor’s Center; Concert at 4:00 at Shepherd of the Mtn Church; and the finale for the day – again at the American Legion, a “Heroes Benefest” free concert. We look forward to seeing you all on Veteran’s Day, Saturday, November 11th when we gather to honor all veterans.

Pat Newsom, President Estes Valley Memorial Gardens Board

Salud Family Health CentersNovember Is American Diabetes Month To raise awareness about diabetes and healthy living, Salud Family Health Center is proudly participating in American Diabetes Month.

Diabetes is one of the leading causes of disability and death in the United States.

It can cause blindness, nerve damage, kidney disease, and other health problems if it's not controlled.

One in 10 Americans have diabetes that's more than 30 million people. And another 84 million adults in the United States are at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

The good news? People who are at high risk for type 2 diabetes can lower their risk by more than half if they make healthy changes. These changes include: eating healthy, increasing physical activ-

ity, and losing weight.

Call Salud today at 970-484-0999 or 303-MYSALUD to schedule an appointment with your provider to have your blood pressure and cholesterol checked and ask about your diabetes risk.

The Estes Park Salud Family Health Center is located at 1950 Redtail Hawk Drive. The website address is www.saludclinic.org At Salud Family Health Centers, we provide quality, affordable primary health care services to keep you and your family healthy. We serve all members of the community regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. Salud accepts Medicaid, Medicare, CHP+, and most private insurance plans.

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Each year on November 11 we pause to honor our veterans for the service that they have given to our nation. Here in Estes Park, this year’s observance will be especially meaningful, as numerous activities will be taking place throughout the community to pay tribute to the sacrifices these men and women have made on our behalf. American Legion Post 119 encourages everyone who enjoys their freedom and the benefits of life in America to participate in this day of gratitude to our veterans.

Post 119 invites all of you to start the day with our traditional Veterans Day breakfast, served from 7 to 10:30 a.m. Every year since 1928, with the exception of WWII years, Post 119 has served the community a Veterans Day breakfast. Thanks to the generosity of local donors, this breakfast is free for all veterans and just $5 per person for everyone else. The breakfast menu includes scrambled eggs, pancakes, bacon, sausage, SOS (hamburger gravy on toast… a military tradition!), juice and coffee. Volunteers will be staffing the kitchen, and our local Cub Scouts will assist with serving. While you are there, make sure you buy a few raffle tickets for a chance to win some pretty cool prizes! Drawing will be at 9:00 p.m. that day.

A poignant interlude in the day will come with the traditional Veterans Day ceremony at the Estes Park Memorial Gardens on Fish Hatchery Road. That service, “Remembering and Honoring Veterans” will begin at 11:00 a.m.

At 2 p.m., a moving celebration is planned for the dedication of the Estes Park Veterans Monument, at the Veterans Park just west of the Estes Park Visitor Center. For most of the past year,

Estes Park’s Honor Flight Committee has worked to raise the funds for this monument. Its construction will be completed just in time for this dedication event.

Veterans from all branches of the Armed Forces, through times of war and times of peace, will be forever honored through this site.

After the ceremonies, there will be music. The Peak to Peak Concert Series, sponsored by the Estes Park Oratorio Society, presents a concert of song at 4 p.m. at Shepherd of the Mountains Lutheran Church.

“Life and Loss” is a collection of classical, operatic, and theatrical songs exploring grief, loss, and the celebration of life.

At Post 119, the day of remembrance will be capped with a Heroes Benefest celebration from 4-10 p.m. The public is invited, with no cover charge but plenty of opportunities to express your generosity for the benefit of those heroes. And dance! Music will be provided through the generous donation of three local bands: Night Owl, Tahosa and Midnight Trampoline. Food and beverages will be available. Our Veterans Day Raffle will conclude with a 9:00 p.m. drawing for winners.

The American Legion is a nonpartisan nonprofit organization that was chartered and incorporated by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic veterans organization devoted to mutual helpfulness. Estes Park’s Post 119 was chartered in 1920 as the local branch of that national organization. It is located at 850 N. St. Vrain Avenue. Veterans and their family members are encouraged to join and support this worthy organization.

We hope that all of you will join the celebration on Saturday November 11!

Huge Thank You To Estes Park Woman’s Club & Village Thrift Shop The Estes Park Woman’s Club wrote a grant to the Village Thrift Shop for 500 dollars. The money was then generously given to the Estes Pak program. The Estes Pak program was started by the Estes Park Education Association. The program provides extra food for students and their families on the weekends during the regular school year. If a fam-

ily needs support, the program is available. There is no qualifying paper work or forms to fill out. If you want to learn more about the program or need support please contact Karen Lasota at the Elementary School. 586-7406 extension 3619 or email her at: Karen_Lasota@psdr3.k12.co.us

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Maria Is Turning 50! Help Celebrate!

Maria Medina is turning 50 on November 15! To celebrate this milestone event, you are invited to come bless Maria with lots of hugs and perhaps a few cards!

Kind Coffee has graciously opened their back room for this celebration on Wednesday, November 15. Please drop in for a few minutes to wish Maria a Happy Birthday at Kind Coffee anytime from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Purchase a cup of coffee or tea, if you wish, at the Kind Coffee counter, then come on over to the back room for light snacks and the warmth of friends celebrating together.

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What was an idea a year ago is now reality. On Veterans Day, November 11 at 2:00 p.m., the Estes Park Veterans Monument and Veterans Park will be dedicated. The monument is a tribute to the men and women veterans of Estes Park and Estes Valley who scarified so much and asked for so little in return while serving this great nation and preserving the freedom we cherish. Proudly these men and women of our community, both living and deceased, served America both in peace time and in time of war as guardians of freedom protecting our way of life. By building the Veterans Monument the community of Estes Park thank the men and women who selflessly served as defenders of our country.

Citizens of Estes Park made the Veterans Monument possible and are encouraged to attend the dedication. The monument is west of the Estes Park Visitors Center and in the case of inclement weather the dedication and program will be moved into the Visitors Center. Following the dedication refreshments will be served.

Funds raised for this project were donations from you the citizens, businesses and friends of Estes Park. A number of fund raising events by the EPVM committee members also added to our goal of $75,000 A goal that has been surpassed. The EPVM committee extends a thank you to every one that made monetary donations and all who volunteered their services, and material to make this monument a reality. Names of donors that contributed $1,000 or more will be inscribed on a brass plaque. We will continue to take donations until December

1 and any surplus funds will be placed with the Town as a maintenance fund.

Questions about donating? Call Gary Brown chairman of the committee at 970-586-2021.

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The winner of our “Name That Veteran” last week? Jane Harroff recognized Randy Skeie first and will receive a monument coin!

This week’s contest is a little harder.

She no longer lives in Estes but was a good supporter of Legion when she was here. First to call Gary Brown at 586-2021 will receive a monument coin!

Silent Auction Items Sought There will be a Silent Auction to benefit hurricane relief at this year's Estes Park Holiday Market.

Please contact Marsha Hobert, hobert@hobertltd.com to make a donation to help.

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Bubbly & Bulbs Event At The Stanley Hotel Next Wednesday, November 8 United Methodist Church of Estes Park 1509 Fish Hatchery Road 970-586-4153 Pastor Tom Towns

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Members of the Quota Club of Estes Park invite you to the display of beautifully decorated trees for their Parade of Trees in the lobby of The Stanley Hotel.

The variety of trees is incredible as always.

Come get your first look at the trees at the annual Bubbly and Bulbs free champagne celebration which kicks off the holiday season next Wednesday, November 8 from 5-7 p.m. at the Stanley Hotel.

This free event allows you to come and enjoy some champagne and hors d’oeuvres while you browse the tables of trees and purchase tickets to enter the drawing to win your favorite tree! You will also be able to purchase your tickets for the Holiday Home Tour on that night.

The Parade of Trees is held in conjunction with the Holiday Home Tour which will be held December 2. The tour this year is going to be fantastic with five lovely homes and the Reliance Fire Museum! In addition to all of this, members of Ballet Renaissance will be on stage at the event with several beautiful performances of excerpts from the Nutcracker, and “Winter in the Rockies.”

Thirty six wonderful creations decorated by many local businesses, nonprofit organizations and individuals will be on display in the lobby at the hotel starting Wednesday evening. Stop by and see these beautifully decorated themed trees, many with gift certificates

and goodies attached.

Chances for winning a holiday tree will be sold for: 1 ticket for $1.00, 6 tickets for $5.00 or 13 tickets for $10.00. The trees will be moved to Good Samaritan Village just prior to the Home Tour where you can continue to enter to win.

The drawing for the trees will be held on the day of the Home Tour at Good Sams at 4:00 p.m. and if you can’t be at the drawing, you need not be present to win, winners will be notified by phone.

Quota Club would like to thank The Stanley Hotel for displaying the trees in their lobby as well as hosting the Bubbly and Bulbs event continuing this holiday tradition. They would also like to thank Good Samaritan Village for hosting the trees from November 28, through the day of the Home Tour where the drawing will be held and lucky winners will pick up their trees.

Tickets for the Home Tour will be available next week at the Estes Park Visitors Center, Macdonald Book Shop, Estes Park News office or from any Quota member. Cost for home tour tickets is only $15.

Don’t miss this fun fundraiser guaranteed to get you into the holiday spirit by attending Bubbly and Bulbs next Wednesday, November 8! Proceeds from the Home Tour go to the many community projects of Quota.

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Information Meeting For Interested Child Care Providers November 13 Our community has a critical need for high quality infant and toddler care.

Do you love children? Would you like to work from home, impact young children, and make a difference in our community? Join us for a free information session on how to become a licensed family childcare provider.

You Have Questions ~ We Have Answers Is family child care the right profession for you? At this meeting, you’ll learn about the costs and benefits of becoming licensed, as well as Colorado’s rules & regulations. Find out if you can keep children without a license, and what the restrictions are. Understand the licensing process and receive information about required training.

At this meeting you can receive a free licensing application packet! The packet includes a Department of Human Services application, finger print cards, health evaluation form and the rules that regulate the licensing of family child care homes in the state of Colorado. (Regular cost for this packet is $15.00 from the Colorado Department of Human Services.)

You can also learn about funding support. Funding is available for childcare start-up costs and licensing fees. Come learn more on: Monday, November 13, 2017 from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. at the EVICS Office at

Soaring Eagles 4-H Group Seeking New Members

Soaring Eagles 4-H is seeking new members for the 2017-2018 year. We are open to youth 8-18 • who are seeking to develop positive relationships with peers and adults • who want to be actively involved in the own learning • who wish to contribute as active citizens through community service and leadership • who desire to develop skills that will help them succeed • who are willing to recognize, understand, and appreciate others • Who want to have fun!

The club meets the first Monday of each month at: 2200 Mall Road from 6-8 p.m.

For more information contact Christina at 720-984-5673 or CRuffatti@gmail.com

the Bella Fortuna Center in the Aspenwood Professional Building ~ 600 S. St. Vrain.

To reserve your spot please contact EVICS at 586-3055 or office@evics.org.

If you are interested but unable to attend, please call to set up a personal appointment.

Estes Valley Investment in Childhood Success ~ Supporting and promoting quality early childhood services so that all young children have the care, support, and opportunities necessary to grow, learn, and succeed.

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WHAT DO YOU SAY WHEN YOU TALK TO YOURSELF? Many of us would probably deny that we do that. However, most of us do, and it has a great impact on how we behave and what we accomplish with our lives. I went to graduate school with a young man that seemed to do quite well in his Master’s program until it came time for the really crucial tests that would determine his graduation. At that time somehow he always managed to do poorly, resulting in failure to graduate. His professor finally confronted him. After hours of counseling, it was ascertained that something Rick had heard often from his father had become programmed into his thinking…and became something that he would say to himself subconsciously when success was near. His father had called him, perhaps laughingly, ‘Bonehead’ and, on occasion, had told Rick, “You’ll never amount to anything!” Rick had bought into that and it became part of his ‘self-talk’. His behavior reflected that image. Today, after more properly ‘talking to himself’, Rick serves as a city administrator of a large Texas city.

You may never say something like Rick would say to himself, thus endangering his chances at success. Perhaps your ‘self-talk’ is more like some of these: “I’m so clumsy!” “I can never remember names!” “I’m so stupid!” “I can never do anything right!” “I just don’t have any talent!” “When will I ever learn?” “I’m just no good!” “Why should I try, it’s not going to work out anyway!” “I’m just not cut out for that!” “I could never quit smoking…lose weight…lick my depression…stop hoarding…be happy…do my job well…be a better listener…master this computer…learn a new skill, etc. etc.” Or, “I’m so fat!” “I’m so ugly!” “I’m just a ‘bonehead’” “I never dress right or act right or…”

You certainly get the picture! Perhaps you can hear yourself in these or similar statements. So, what difference does it make if I do talk to myself like that? Jesus answers that. “As a man thinks in his heart, so is he!” In another place we are told, “Out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks.” These say two things. First, that if our ‘heart’…our ‘mind’…believes something, our behavior will show it. Secondly, that what we say…our ‘self-talk’…will come out of our heart / mind and, if heard often, will dictate the way that we act. Most people are successful in any endeavor in which they believe they will be successful and ‘program’ themselves by reminding themselves often that they will be. Those who are unsuccessful are unsuccessful for the same reason.

Let’s see if we are like so many in our society. Research shows that in our first eighteen years the average person gets over one-hundred-thousand ‘no’s. As a result, it also shows that, as a result, most…77%...of our thoughts are negative. Thus, “I can’t…!” or “I’m not...” slip so easily out of our mouths and continue the ‘programming’ of our lives to be less successful than we could be if we changed those to “I can!” “I am!”

Let me suggest that each of us take time to ‘listen’ to our self-talk. How many times are you quick to utter words like those above? You can know that in those areas, for sure, you are absolutely right. You ‘can’t’ or ‘’won’t!’ Some call it ‘self-fulfilling prophecy’, like it threatened to be in my graduate-school friend, Rick’s, life. To get an accurate picture you might want to jot down such comments and the number of times they are uttered. You might want to ask a friend or your spouse to call attention to such.

We want to be successful in whatever we do. Let’s ‘talk ourselves’ into it. Bob

Monday, November 6 Spaghetti and meat marinara, Garden salad, Garlic bread, Cookie Tuesday, November 7 Cabbage pocket, Potato puffs, 3 bean salad, Cake Wednesday, November 8 Bar-B-Que pork, Baked beans, Cole slaw, Brownie Thursday, November 9 Apricot chicken, Rice pilaf, Vegetable medley, Pie Friday, November 10 Veteran’s Day Luncheon-Free for Vets /$4 for all others.

Sloppy Jo, Pasta salad, Chips, Cookie

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Senior Center To Host Annual Thanksgiving Feast On November 21

Tickets for the Estes Park Senior Center’s annual Thanksgiving Feast go on sale November 1. The Feast will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 21 at the Senior Center, 220 Fourth Street.

Tickets are $6.50 for members of Estes Park Senior Citizens Center, Inc. or $8.50 for non-members. Seating is limited and advance ticket purchase is re-

quired, so stop by the Senior Center with cash or check payable to Catering for All Occasions. Feast tickets are non-refundable and must be purchased by Friday, November 17.

Catering for All Occasions has planned a traditional menu of turkey and dressing, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans almandine, cranberry salad, and pie. Park School District eighth grade student council members will be serving guests at this popular feast.

For more information, please contact the Estes Park Senior Center at (970) 586-2996 or visit the Center at 220 Fourth Street, Monday through Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Please visit the Senior Center website at www.estes.org/seniorcenter. To receive Senior Center news in your e-mail inbox, please e-mail lmitchell@estes.org

Veterans Day Lunch And Program At Senior Center

Veterans are invited to enjoy free lunch at the Estes Park Senior Center’s Fourth Street Cafe on Friday, November 10. There is a reduced meal price of $4 for all non-Veterans. Patrons may drop in anytime between 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. for lunch. Advance reservations are encouraged; stop by the Senior Center, 220 Fourth Street, or call (970) 586-2996 by Thursday, November 9 for reservations. Same-day reservations and drop-in guests will be accommodated while food supplies last.

Veterans are encouraged to dress in uniform, bring memorabilia, and share stories with others during the event. At 12:30 p.m., preschool students from Lifelong Learning of Estes Valley Christian Preschool will sing the mili-

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tary theme songs representing each branch of service.

Staff from various Town of Estes Park municipal departments will serve meals, bus tables, and greet visitors during the event. The menu is sloppy Joe, salad, chips, and a cookie. Catering for All Occasions, the Senior Center’s food service contractor, is sponsoring the event.

For more information, please contact the Estes Park Senior Center at (970) 586-2996 or visit the Center at 220 Fourth Street, Monday through Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Please visit the Senior Center website at www.estes.org/seniorcenter. To receive Senior Center news in your email inbox, please e-mail lmitchell@estes.org.

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Estes Park Studio Tours November 24-25

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Estes Park Studio Tour lets you see, feel, learn and touch at a sewing machine, in a recording studio, in front of a canvas‌.

On Thanksgiving weekend, November 24-25, six local artists will open their home studios to demonstrate their fine art and craft process. Two of the artists on the tour are located at the east end of town: Location #1 Amy Fox 930 Old Ranger Drive, just behind the Elkhorn Lodge.

Amy has a passion for fabric, needle, and thread. She creates wearable art and home decorations; her primary interest is in fabric surface design using dyes, paints, thread, and gathered ephemera.

Amy is a fifth generation quilter from a pioneer family. She has strong roots in the great prairie, and gets her inspiration from nature, architecture, and stories.

She also makes a line of soaps. See her pull from a supply of oils, colorants, and molds to make a mint geode for the bath.

While you are here, visit Aspenhof Studio, a recording studio owned by Amy’s husband Curtis. It is like walking into a giant cockpit of sound amplification and manipulation. What does it all do? How do you make it work?

Location #2 Karol Mack 214 Spruce Dr., just up the hill for the Spruce House at the end of town.

Karol Mack is recognized as one of the

foremost interpreters of the Western Landscape. They range from large renderings of the majestic Rocky Mountains to intimate vignettes of aspens, streams, waterfalls, and meadows. Like all sites on the tour, Karol will have work in progress so you can see how she takes the image from start to finish. How do you convey vitality and a sense of calm in the same image? When is it finished?!

Visit one studio or all six. It will be like caroling, but the artists are singing with their hands. A map of locations can be downloaded from EstesArtsDistrict.org/studio-tour.

This event is founded and funded by artists. The goal is to provide locals and guests alike an opportunity to meet their creative neighbors, see the process of making, and buy art. Additional support is provided by the Estes Arts District, a local non-profit supporting creative endeavors in the Estes Valley. Viva creative culture! ' # $ $%& ' "% '$ & &&'" ' &$%& # %"# '$ ' $! $' " &'# ' $ &%!'% $% $ &' # ' && ' " &'$ & #" &'" '

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ESTES PARK HAPPENINGS For additional information call 800-443-7837 • 970-577-9900

EVENTS

Nov. 3 – Nov. 10, 2017

Nov. 6 & 9: Dempsey/Fox Duo. Jazz.

The Waterfront Grill. 6-9pm

Nov. 5: History and Nature Talk. Rams Horn Village Clubhouse. 5-6pm

Nov. 3: EVICS Art Gala. Second annual fundraising art gala themed Where the Wild Things Are. 800 Moraine Event Center. 5-8pm

Nov. 7: Trivia Night. Rock Cut Brewing Company. 7-8:30pm

Nov. 7: Free 5K Group Fun Run. The Stanley Hotel. 5:30pm

Nov. 3-4: Warren Miller’s “Line of Descent.” Ski movie showing. Estes Park Mountain Shop. 7pm

Nov. 7: Lip Sync Battle. The Wheel Bar. 10:30pm

Nov. 10: Kirtan. Musical experience.

Estes Park Yoga. 6:30-8pm

Nov. 9: Open Bluegrass Jam. The Rock Inn. 6-9pm

ROCKY MOUNTAIN

Nov. 9: Rock Creek. Classic Rock & Folk. Fajita Rita’s. 6-9pm

NATIONAL PARK

Nov. 4: Fall Back Beer Fest. Beer tastings from the people who brew it.

Music by Meadow Mountain. Estes Park Events Complex. 12-5pm Nov. 8: Bubbly & Bulbs. Quota Club’s annual Christmas Tree kick-off reception. The Stanley Hotel. 5-7pm Nov. 9: National Philanthropy Day. Evening to honor the spirit of philanthropy, RSVP. Assembly Hall, YMCA of the Rockies. 4-7pm Nov. 10-11: Mary Chapin Carpenter.

Grammy Award-winning singersongwriter. Stanley Hotel. 8-11:30pm

ENTERTAINMENT & MUSIC Nov. 3: Dempsey/Fox Duo. Jazz. The Other Side. 5-8pm Nov. 3: Terry and Ash. Acoustic duo.

The Rock Inn. 6-9pm Nov. 3: James Davis. Spanish Guitar.

Twin Owls Steakhouse. 6pm Nov. 3-4: Ray Young. Jazz Piano.

Nicky’s Steakhouse. 6pm Nov. 3-4: Table, A Culinary Journey.

The Stanley. 6:30pm Nov. 3-4 & 8: Karaoke. Lonigans. 9pm Nov. 4: Alex Thoele. Acoustic. The Rock Inn. 6-9pm Nov. 4: Rock Creek. Classic Rock & Folk. The Other Side. 6-9pm Nov. 5: Joseph Lingenfelter. Acoustic.

The Other Side. 10am-1pm Nov. 5: John & Bill Mckay. Folk. Fajita Rita’s 4-7pm

Nov. 9: Geeks Who Drink. Trivia.

Latitude 105. 8-10pm Nov. 9: DJ AKR4A. Fajita Rita's.

10:30pm Nov. 9: International Nights. DJ. Lonigans. 10:30pm Nov. 10: Dahlby and Nadine. Snowy Peaks Winery. 4-6pm Nov. 10: Dempsey/Fox Duo. Jazz. The Other Side. 5-8pm Nov. 10: Follow the Fox. Acoustic Duo. The Rock Inn. 6-9pm Nov. 10: Ray Young. Jazz Piano.

Nicky’s Steakhouse. 6pm Nov. 10: James Davis. Spanish Guitar.

Twin Owls Steakhouse. 6pm Nov. 10: Table, A Culinary Journey.

The Stanley. 6:30pm

SEMINARS, CLASSES & LECTURES Mon. & Wed. at 6pm, Fri. & Sat. at 7pm: Sip & Paint. Murphy’s Resort.

Mon. & Wed. at 5:30pm Sat. at 9am.

Group Bicycle Ride. Via Bicycle Café.

Nov 3: Community All Levels Yoga.

Estes Park Yoga. 6-7pm Nov. 4-5 & 8: Weaving Demo. Upper Level Old Church Shops. 1-3pm Nov. 5: Daoist Lecture & Tai Chi Class. Dao House. 8:30-10am

Visit RMNP Visitor Centers to learn about park wildlife, programs & more!

Call for details. 970-586-1206.

Nov. 4: Bear Necessities. Beaver Meadows VC. 10-10:30am

EXHIBITS Nov. 3: First Friday Art Groove.

Throughout the Village. 5-8pm Nov. 3: Artists Opening & Jazz Duo. Earthwood Collections. 5-8pm Nov. 4-30: Dawn Normali. Fine Art Show. Earthwood Collections. 10am6pm

UPCOMING EVENTS Nov. 17-18: Rick Springfield. Grammy Award-winning singer and musician.

Stanley Hotel. 8pm Nov. 18: Tree Lighting Ceremony.

Light up for the season in Estes Park!

George Hix Riverside Plaza. 4-7pm Nov. 18-19: Estes Park Holiday Market. Estes Park Conference Center.

Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. 10am-3pm.

Nov. 24: Estes Park Studio Tour. Six Estes Park artists. Various locations.

10am-4pm Nov. 24: Catch the Glow Illuminated Parade. Along Elkhorn Ave. 5:30pm

Find more events & submit your event at VisitEstesPark.com/Events.

Any republication of this document or information contained herein when done for profit or as part of a profit creating mechanism is strictly prohibited.

Please contact Visit Estes Park about any desire to republish this document or its contents.

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Families For Estes Celebrates 10 Years In Estes Park

Families for Estes is a 501(c) 3 NonProfit organization dedicated to supporting educational and recreational opportunities for families in Estes Park.

This month FFE is very excited to be celebrating their 10 year anniversary!

Looking back on some of the great things that have been accomplished in this past decade, there is a lot to be proud of.

As part of the anniversary, the Board of Directors thought that it would be a great tribute to the evolving mission of supporting families to get a new look and new logo! A big thanks to Stacey Jacobs with Project ONE8 for the fresh new logo design! As the needs of young families change, it’s our duty to change with them and continue to meet those needs. If you're interested in sharing your ideas for future projects or would like to become a member of Families for Estes, please contact Kristen Berg at kaberg22@yahoo.com.

A look back in time with Families for Estes: 2007: When it all began~ Families for Estes was founded by eight Estes Valley residents as a way to give young families in Estes Park a voice in the community through positive communication and interaction. Original members were: Jeanice Prohs, Stacy Ferree, Diane Collinet, Kristen Owen, Tisha Goodemote, Janelle Coop, Sherami Payne and Kristen Hill 2008: September 16, 2008 501(c) 3

Non-Profit status was achieved, Fit Family Five Mile partnership started with Lifelong Learning of Estes Valley (LLEV), Fundraising for new playground equipment for Stanley Park and EP Marina began 2009: Installation of playground equipment at Stanley Park and the Marina completed, FFE helps fund remodel of the restrooms at Stanley Park, Kids with Altitude Newsletter created and published in partner-

2011: Estes Park Aquatic Center water slide funded and installed 2013: Sponsorship of various multicultural events began and continues currently: El dia de los libros, Cinco De Mayo, Dia de los Muertos 2014: First Pumpkins and Pilsners festival, Families And Seniors Together (F. A.S. T) partnership began with the Senior Center, Babies with Altitude medical bags program initiated with EPMC, Initiated offering free community wide events 1-2 times per year

ship with EP News 2010: Community Center campaign efforts supported by Families for Estes

(tiny toy ice skating, square dancing, 80s roller skating) 2015: First community wide Teddy

Bear Clinic held at EPMC, $10,000 committed to the future Estes Park bike park using Pumpkins & Pilsners funds 2016: First grant process using Pumpkins & Pilsners funds: $10,000 goes to support other local nonprofits and organizations aligning with the mission of FFE 2017: Second grant process using Pumpkins & Pilsners funds: $10,000, FFE continues to put money raised directly back into the community by supporting projects and initiatives that align with the FFE mission and vision 2018: Third grant process call for proposals using Pumpkins & Pilsners funds begins in February This work could not have been possible without the numerous FFE members and volunteers throughout the past 10 years. We take great pride in providing the families in Estes Park opportunities to enhance their quality of life and pleasure in this beautiful place we call home.

We look forward to many more years of meeting young family's needs!

Families for Estes Board of Directors and Members Kristen Berg: President Heather Gooch: Vice President Toni Brese: Treasurer Alissa Anderson: Secretary Garrett Faillaci Carlie Bangs Alyse Kenser Adriana Hochstetler

Estes Park Nonprofits “Changing The World�

Three local Estes Park nonprofit orwith Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer the Larimer County award, one of four Education and Vocation. The Learning ganizations received Community Service Place strives to help individuals meet County, both here in Estes Park and in $3,000 grants. Ballet Renaissance proAwards at Group Publishing Company’s their educational goals and provides op- vides ballet training and performance Loveland. Ballet Renaissance is managed annual Awards Luncheon Thursday

by Estes Park residents, who are CoOctober 18. Group Publishing, a Founders of the Colorado branch of Loveland based publishing company, the organization, Ms. Brianna Furhas generously awarded grants to nish and Mr. Radoslaw Kokoszka. area nonprofits, annually, for 20 “We are both deeply humbled and years. This year’s theme was honored to receive this award and “Change the World� and Group special recognition for Ballet RenaisPublishing awarded 24 $1,000 sance’s work here in northern Colgrants, four $3,000 grants, and one orado,� said Furnish. $25,000 grand prize, for a total of The Estes Park Nonprofit Resource $61,000 to 29 Northern Colorado Center, influential in assisting all organizations. three of these organizations and othEstes Park’s Crossroads Ministry ers in our local community, strives to received a $1,000 grant in the catebuild a stronger community by supgory of Resource Care. “Each year porting and encouraging local nonCrossroads Ministries helps about profits. Founded on the values of caone out of every 12 residents of the pacity building, community and Estes Valley with food and other bacollaboration, EPNRC inspires nonsic necessities,� said Rev. Dr. Tim profits in the quest of performance McLemore, Executive Director of improvement, effective stewardship % !%$% # " %$& ! & # % & % #"$$# % & ! $$! # $& " "$ ! &# & %& $ %$& #! & %#! " & # % Crossroads. “We distributed more of resources, and organizational sus % %" %& ! & "$ " & " & %! " %& #! $ &&&Courtesy photo than 150,000 pounds of food in tainability. Executive Director Jill 2016; and as Crossroads prepares to Lancaster expressed special appreciopportunities for dancers of all experiassume responsibility for continuation of portunities that will increase the likeliation for the organizations receiving this a Meals on Wheels program in our com- hood that youth and adults will become ence levels, ages three through adult, year’s awards from Group Publishing. with a particular focus on assisting munity starting in January 2018, Group inspired to become lifelong learners. A “We are so proud that Crossroads Minyouth who might not otherwise have the istry of Estes Park, The Estes Park Publishing’s grant is especially apprecineed-based scholarship program is an ated,� McLemore added. integral part of the Learning Place’s goal opportunity to study dance. The original Learning Place, and Ballet Renaissance branch of Ballet Renaissance was to never let a financial situation keep were selected to receive awards from Believing that education unlocks someone from reaching their full poten- founded in southeast Michigan in 1997.

Group Publishing, and that they have dreams, the Estes Park Learning Place In 2011, Ballet Renaissance developed a been successful in sharing the meaningsupports students of all ages - inspiring a tial. The $1000 grant will be used to assecond branch here in Estes Park, where ful work that they do!� lifelong love of learning. The Estes Park sist with need-based scholarships for Ballet Renaissance works in year-round students.

Learning Place received a $1,000 ComFor more information about Group munity Service Award in the category of Estes Park’s Ballet Renaissance received alliance with Center Stage School of Publishing please visit www.group.com.

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More Recycling Questions And Answers By: Judi Smith Questions are my favorite part of this column. I collect questions, and answers, about various alternatives to landfill disposal, in the Estes Valley and in the neighboring communities who are willing to have Estes residents participate in diversion activity. Naturally, equivalent options here at home take precedence over alternatives an hour away. Questions come from submissions by email to RRRcyc2se@gmail.com or to our www.RecycleEstes.org website. I answer either by email or in newspaper articles. I do my research, but I am not infallible. If you have a better answer, please let me know.

Answers about recycling vary widely and depend upon the MRF (Material Recycling Facility) which is processing the recovered items. The answers in today’s article apply strictly to the Estes Park Transfer Station on Elm Road, run by Waste Management under a contract with Larimer County. The answers may differ for other locations.

Question #1-Do I need to sort my recyclables? Under the current system, only office paper and cardboard need to be separated at the Transfer Station. However, because glass often contaminates other recyclables (especially cardboard) in a single streamed system, the LWV&CRC encourages everyone to use the Clear Intentions glass only bins, located in the fairgrounds parking lot at the Event Center. Glass of any color, disposed of in this manner, is never mixed with other recyclables and is 100% remanufactured into new products.

Question #2 – Paperboard type materials can be acrylic, waxed, plain, or otherwise treated. What is, and isn’t recyclable? I asked for an easy answer and Gloria Cohen, Environmental Educator for Larimer County, had one. “The simple guidance for the paperboard products is, if it tears, it is recyclable.� This is one where I was way off! So, from now on at my house we tear the box before dropping it into the appropriate bucket.

Question #3 – I shred important papers containing personal information. Once shredded, how can I recycle the paper?

Shredded paper cannot be put into the single streamed bins because it gums up the machinery and literally stops progress at the MRF. Likewise, it cannot be put into your curbside recycling bin or bag.

But that is no reason to add it to the accumulation in the landfill. Gloria says that the office paper bin at the Transfer Station is “more valuable as a sorted commodity� and, therefore “avoids the single streaming.� Now, the office paper bin accepts only white and pastel paper, no neon or bright colors. But, if your shredding is white/pastel, it can be emptied into this bin. Remember, no plastic bags. Some venues down the mountain also offer recycling of shredded paper, but this is now offered at home in the Estes valley. So take your shredded white/pastel paper to the office paper bin at the EP Transfer Station.

For information about the Transfer Station, curbside service, glass only bins, EP single day recycling events, Planet Partner Program, or recycling options down in the valley, reference our website first. To ask a specific question, email me.

Paving The Way To The Future: Estes Park Museum Collections & Research Facility The Estes Park that the buildMuseum ing of a CollecFriends & Fountions and Redation, Inc. is search Facility raising $1M to at the Museum build a new Muis of vital imseum Collecportance. It will tions & Renot only be the search Facility. repository of The building our town hiswill house more tory but will than 30,000 loalso provide cally historic areasy access to tifacts with reour Club’s pasearch space for pers and artithe general pubfacts. We’re lic and staff to pleased to sup # & " %!" &$ # $& " & %& # $& examine and port the Estes # %!&$ % & study the Park Museum archives and artifacts. One avenue to in this endeavor.� – Pat Pickering, Presifund raise for this important community dent, Estes Park Woman’s Club resource is through the sales of paver If you are an organization interested in stones etched with text and art. The supporting this special project, please eight by eight inch pavers can be devisit the following website to review the signed by individuals, families, groups, facility plans and download a paver ororganizations, and business owners with der form: a lasting quote or memory. www.estesparkmuseumfriends.org/colCongratulations and thank you to the lections-and-research-building.

Estes Park Woman’s Club who purOr visit the Museum at 200 Fourth chased an etched paver and is actively Street. Please call or email Museum Disupporting the Estes Park Museum rector Derek Fortini for more informaFriends build the much-needed Collection at 970-577-3761 or tions & Research Facility. dfortini@estes.org. “The Estes Park Woman’s Club believes

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Five Kitties Need New, Loving Homes

Bugsy is about five years old. He is a great kitty who is loving, friendly and is fine with dogs.

Pebbles and Alexe are all black, male kittens that are about 13 weeks old. They are very sweet and playful.

Aurora is about a year old, she is a very loving and playful pastel calico kitty who likes to practice “yoga.�

Lexi is 10 years old. She is a great all around kitty. She is quiet, loving and a little playful.

Stop down to the Pet Lodge at the Animal Medical Center on Manford Avenue to meet any of these great pets or call 586-9282 for more information.

All pets are offered through the Pet Association of Estes Park, a non-profit organization that works to find homes for stray and abandoned pets, control dog and cat populations by funding sterilization programs, educate members of the community, especially young people, about the humane treatment of animals and the responsibilities of pet ownership; and promote community involvement in the use of pets as therapeutic agents (e.g., in nursing homes). The Estes Park Pet Association is your local humane society. You can make a tax-deductible donation to the Pet Association by sending your check to P.O. Box 4342, Estes Park, CO 80517. For more information, contact Carolyn Fairbanks, President of the Pet Association at (970) 586-5121.

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By Estes Arts District A fabulous fall Friday begs for fabulous fall artwork. Meet artists, enjoy music, food and wonderful new artwork brought to you by your local galleries November 3rd from 5-8 p.m. Bring a friend or come out and meet some new

friends and perhaps find a delightful piece of art to take home with you.

Download a map from our website and do the tour. www.estesartsdistrict.org The Studio Fine Art & Framing 541 Big Thompson Ave. (behind theater/Stanley Village) Show opening-featuring KC Benson’s

original watercolor artwork and serving savory snacks & beverages 5-8 p.m.

Earthwood Artisans 360 E. Elkhorn Ave. Holiday jewelry extravaganza plus tasty snacks and beverages 5-8 p.m.

Images of Rocky Mountain National Park, 203 Park Lane 15% off all artwork in the store! Meet the artist Eric Stensland and enjoy sweet treats from a local baker 6-8 p.m.

Bear Necessities and Cubs 201 Park Lane 5-7 p.m.

Earthwood Collections 141 E. Elkhorn Ave. Show opening with local Estes Park painter Dawn Normali, live jazz duo Max Wagner and Stu McAskie plus tasty snacks and beverages 5-8 p.m.

Patterson Glassworks Studio and Gallery 323 W. Elkhorn Ave. Live glassblowing demonstrations during the day until 4 p.m. Gallery open 10 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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New Work To Debut In Estes Park Wednesday, November 8 At Historic Stanley Hotel Brianna Furnish, on the choreography for the piece. “This is the first time any original work of mine has included dance and I am thrilled with what Brianna, Radek and the dancers have created,� Howard said.

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Philharmonic Choir for the last This holiday season, the Oratorio Soci- in the Rockies,� a new work in three 14 years of his time there.

While in Belmovements based on poems and musical ety of Estes Park (OSEP) co-directed by lville, Howard conducted 62 performarrangement for choir and orchestra, by Kathy Bowers and Robert Charles ances of the Nutcracker Ballet for the composer and OSEP Co-Conductor Howard, will be teaming up with Ballet Belleville School of Ballet, Patti HarringRenaissance for the third annual collab- Robert Charles Howard. The piece will ton director.

Howard and Harrington be danced by Ballet Renaissance preteen orative holiday performances, this year also collaborated on other projects as and teen students from both Estes Park scheduled for Friday, December 15 and and Loveland, along with Ballet Renais- well including peter and the Wolf and Saturday, December 16 on stage at the pops concert appearances. Howard has EPHS auditorium. sance instructor and Co-Director RaAmong the works presented will be ex- doslaw (Radek) Kokoszka, who is work- always enjoyed and appreciated ballet and has worked with some of the world’s cerpts from the Nutcracker, and “Winter ing collaboratively with Co-Director most renowned dancers including Marcelo Gomes and Anna Liceica.

For a sneak peek of Movement 1 of Howard’s new work, attend the Quota Club of Estes Park’s annual Bubbly and Bulbs Reception, in the ballroom of the Stanley Hotel, Wednesday Nov. 8, 5-7 p.m. Howard’s piece will be performed around 5:15 that evening by 20 members of the OSEP choir, pianist Diane Roehl, 10 Ballet Renaissance students, Radoslaw Kokoszka Ballet Renaissance CoDirector, and Robert Charles Howard (conducting).

For more information about OSEP: www.osep.info/main/ For more information about Ballet Renaissance: www.balletren.org

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Vote Yes On Ballot Issue 3A Dear Editor: I am retired and have no children or grandchildren in the Estes Park schools, yet I am voting YES on Ballot Issue 3-A. For one thing, teachersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; salaries must become more competitive with nearby districts to attract and retain teachers. Another reason is that when students have experiences that build critical thinking and give them the skills they need to be successful and responsible, they make decisions that are not only better for them but better for all of us.

Sincerely, Wen Bachman

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Kandy For Kids Collects And Delivers Donations For Halloween In preparation of the Halloween holiday, Safeway provided a shopping cart to collect candy donations the last several weeks. People have again been very generous. This is the 6th year the community has pulled together to help out our local businesses with candy donations. This year the candy distribution was done by

some local high school students who volunteered to help. Chuck Scott and Paula Scheil with EALA not only arranged the student volunteers but have also donated sacks full of candy from their members!

Thank you to all who donated!

Replacing Beds To Improve Lives

A comfortable bed is central to a nursing home resident’s well-being and quality of life. Even if they are mobile enough to participate in activities outside of their room, a good bed offers warmth and safety during one of life’s biggest transitions — moving from your own home into a nursing facility.

The EPMC Foundation is currently seeking funds to purchase 35 new beds for Prospect Park Living Center (PPLC), the 5-star rated skilled nursing facility on the Estes Park Medical Center campus.

“Replacing these beds will greatly improve the quality of life for our residents and make things physically easier on our staff,” said Brook Richardson, PPLC Ad-

ministrator. “The new beds will provide a high-level of comfort, help our residents get better sleep, and they’ll be easier to adjust and maneuver.”

Designated as the top nursing home in Northern Colorado by US News and World Report, PPLC provides a supportive and positive environment for residents and their families.

Updating beds will help continue that level of care and comfort for our community’s most senior citizens.

Replacing the 35 resident beds will cost $77,000. The EPMC Foundation hopes to meet that fundraising goal by the end of the year. If more than the goal is raised, the funds will be used for other PPLC improvements.

If you would like to contribute and improve the quality of life for PPLC residents, please contact Kevin Mullin, EPMC Foundation Executive Director, at 970-577-4306 or kmullin@epmedcenter.com. You can also donate to this project online at GivetoEPMC.org.

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Estes Park Wins Colorado Economic Development EDIE Award For Small Community Of The Year

By: John L. Hall, Board Chair,

silient, inclusive and vibrant community and economy after recovering from the Economic Development Council of Coldevastating Colorado floods in 2013. orado The criteria for the Small Community Recently the Economic Development Award were: 1) Demonstrated support Council of Colorado (EDCC) anfor economic development, including finounced the 2017 EDIE award recipinancial, board participation, and lobbyents, recognizing economic development ing; 2) Planning and investment in long excellence during its annual term development of the community, inDrive|Lead|Succeed Conference at the cluding infrastructure, permanent fiVail Marriott Mountain Resort. As the nancing of economic development, and, Board Chair of the EDCC, I am pleased targeted strategies to secure primary to report that the award for “Small Community of the Year” was presented to the jobs, and/or 3) a special project or development during year.

Estes Park EDC– on behalf of a town Estes Park has demonstrated its supthat sets its sights on building a more re-

1700 Brodie Ave, across from High School More Info at pccrusa.org and 970-586-4404 Sunday Services at 10am

Alondra Olivas Zamarron 9th Grade Congratulations to Alondra Zamarron, Student of the Week for November 3, 2017.

At Estes Park High School, Alondra is a member of Student Council and in the choir and she enjoys playing on the soccer and basketball teams.

Outside of school she enjoys swimming. She also loves singing and cooking.

Her favorite quote is “The advice that I wish I would have given myself, is not to care about what other people are thinking” by Charlie

Puth. Alondra likes this quote because she says, “I just don’t care about what others say. I know it can sometimes hurt, but it’s better to go on and live your life without any problems.”

Alondra plans to graduate high school and go to college to study cosmetology or to become a dressmaker.

Bank of Estes Park Student Legacy Award: In addition to being awarded the Student of the Week, each winner will be given the opportunity to nominate the school program of their choice for the chance to win $500. At the end of the school year, one such nomination will be randomly selected, and that school program will be awarded the $500 Bank of Estes Park Student Legacy Award, in that student's name.

port for economic development.

Both public and private entities contribute to the Estes Park Economic Development Corporation (Estes Park EDC) and scores of volunteers help the organization and state leaders about the realities of economic growth, and advocating public policies that enhance economic opportunity for all of Colorado.

Our 2017 in its economic development efforts. awards reflected successes in communiEstes Park is implementing a regional ties from across Colorado. Other award economic development strategy. Work- winners were: 1) Large Community of force housing, childcare, broadband and the Year – Thornton, Colorado; 2) Comimproving the development process are pany of the Year – Bonsai Design, Grand all being addressed as important priori- Junction, Colorado; 3) Volunteer of the ties for ensuring the Estes Valley’s longYear – Gus Westerman, Dolores County term vitality.

CSU Extension Director; 4) Partnership We were also pleased to learn that in the Award – Pueblo Community College and past year Estes Park has invested in new Vestas; 5) Economic Development infrastructure to beneAchievement Award fit its residents and – Kevin Tilson, guests. The Estes ValDowntown Alliance ley Community CenDirector, Castle Rock; ter; a new parking 6) Rookie of the Year structure; detailed en– Karah Reygers, gineering work for Castle Rock Economic high-speed broadband Development Corporafiber, and a number of tion; and 7) Chairman’s other private investAward—Tom Clark. It’s ments all demonstrate a the hard work and conwillingness to invest in tributions of communiyour community. ties, institutions and individuals like these who The Economic Develmake Colorado ecoopment Council of nomically successful.

Colorado (EDCC) is a state-wide, nonprofit Economic development organization dedicated is always a long-term ento successful, responsideavor. As long as local ble economic developgovernment, private ment. EDCC profesbusinesses and local volsionally represents the unteers remain commitcollective economic deted to improving your velopment interests of both the private resiliency and economic vitality, Estes and public sectors. Our mission is to be Park should continue to serve as a posithe premier state-wide organization for tive example for other rural communistrengthening Colorado’s economy by ties. promoting the highest standards of John Hall is the Economic Development knowledge and skill for economic devel- Director for the City of Westminster, and opment professionals, educating local Board Chair of the EDCC.

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How To Talk About What People Care About-A Nonprofit Workshop development to guide your communications efforts, from the highest level vision statement down to the day-to-day messages you can share to motivate supporters and engage your community in solutions.

In order to help people understand what your nonprofit does, you have to first define the problems you aim to solve, then share a clear vision for action.

In other words, you must first make meaning in order to make The Estes Park Nonprofit Resource a difference.

This workshop will cover Center will host a workshop titled Mesthe following principals for meaningful saging What Matters: making meaning messages: to make a difference for nonprofit orPerception trumps reality. ganizations on Tuesday, November 7th Emotion trumps logic. from 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. at the Estes Valley Library. Using a recorded webinar, work- Brevity trumps precision. shop participants will have the opportuValues trump features. nity to watch and discuss as a group.

Vibrant language trumps jargon.

Thanks to a grant from the Estes Park Messengers can trump the message.

Rotary Club, this training is being ofPlease register by visiting www.epnonfered at no charge. profit.org and selecting the training date In the nonprofit world, we must conon the home page under “News & stantly inform, persuade and influence.

Events.” Please email Jill Lancaster at diIn this workshop, you will gain tools for rector@epnonprofit.org with questions. brand-level and program-level message We look forward to seeing you!

Estes Valley Quilt Guild Meeting November 8 The Estes Valley Quilt Guild meets the second Wednesday of each month at Good Samaritan Village, 1901 Ptarmigan Trail. This month the meeting is on Nov. 8th. We begin at 6:45 p.m. with the business meeting. If you want to meet and visit with friends, come at 6:30. The speaker this month is Margaret Winder and her lecture will be on quilted wearables. She and her friend Betsy created MorninGlory Designs. Join us for an informative and fun evening.

If you are visiting in Estes Park, are a quilter and would like to join us, please come. The Guild is always happy to have visitors join us. We do ask for a $10 donation to help cover the costs incurred to bring speakers to our guild meetings.

While attending a quilt show at the Rosemont Convention center in the Chicago area in 2004, a sewing friendship bloomed into a new business partnership and design company. Inspired by the variety of the quilting techniques and fabrics available, avid stitching enthusiasts, Betsy and Margaret, merged their sewing, quilting, and design skills

to create a quilt-as-you-go jacket, the first of many patterns for their MorninGlory Designs company.

Though Margaret’s family relocated to Colorado in 2007, separating the friends by two states, the duo still manage to get together twice a year for a weekend of sewing and designing. Distance makes operating a business more challenging, but thanks to modern technology, Betsy and Margaret are able to stay connected and continue doing what they love.

In the past 10 years, they have created over 25 designs, including Xsm-Xlg and 1-5 X sizes for women as well as patterns for kids too. As time allows, Betsy and Margaret enjoy teaching classes at local shops in their communities, where they passionately share MorninGlory Designs' unique quilt-as-you-go jacket and vest patterns with other quilters. They said, “We specialize in fashionable quilted wearables, offering a wide range of jacket designs, as well as vests and children's jackets. No matter your skill level, we're always happy to answer your questions and we look forward to assisting you throughout your sewing journey!”

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Estes Park Nonprofit Resource Center Attains BBB Accredited Charity Status The Estes Park Nonprofit Resource Center (EPNRC) announced today that it has been designated as a BBB Accredited Charity by Better Business Bureau Serving Northern Colorado and Wyoming. EPNRC met all 20 BBB standards for Charity Accountability, which were developed to assist the public in making sound giving decisions and to foster public confidence in charitable organizations.

“We are thrilled to have been recognized by the Better Business Bureau,” said Alice Burkholder, Board President of EPNRC “BBB Charity Accreditation demonstrates our commitment to excellence and models best practices for our local nonprofits. Plus, BBB Charity Accreditation as-

sures the public that their donations to EPNRC are being handled responsibly and ethically.”

Only charities that meet the standards are designated as a BBB Accredited Charity.

An organization must be tax exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. In addition, the BBB required EPNRC to provide its latest board approved financial statements, IRS Form 990, and a copy of the annual report, which were subjected to a vigorous and thorough review.

For more information about EPNRC please visit www.epnonprofit.org.

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“Where The Wild Things Are!” EVICS Art Gala Friday Night

Many of the parents in this segment of our population work in the service industry, supporting By: Nancy Almond, EVICS Director our restaurants, lodges, tourist atLike many of you, I know how lucky I tractions, manual labor, and retail am to get to call this Rocky Mountain stores. These families struggle to paradise home! The incredible scenery find housing, afford childcare, and that greets us every day, the majestic pay their bills. For some families, wildlife, the small town comforts, and EVICS services are critical. Our quaint downtown character are hard to beat! How many times do others tell me: childcare scholarship program helps families access consistent “You are so lucky to get to live in Estes and reliable childcare, so parents Park! ” And it’s true! But in our mouncan work, knowing their children tain paradise, it’s also easy to overlook are being cared for in a safe and the reality of the struggles young familoving environment. Our Parents lies face to be able to live here. as Teachers program reaches out Kids Count 2017, an annual report to families of all young children, published by the Colorado Children’s regardless of income, supporting Campaign, docuparents in ments that Estes their most imPark contains nearly portant job. the highest percentOur school readiness age of childhood services ensure that poverty in Larimer all children are reCounty. Our comceiving the support munity stands out and stability they on the county map, need in the critical with approximately early years of life, in 1 in 3 of Estes Park’s order to be ready to young children livlearn and successful ing at or below the in school. No family poverty line. In can do it alone, and alignment with that statistic, Estes Park EVICS is grateful for a supportive comElementary reports that 47.5% of K-5 munity that helps us provide these critistudents qualify for free or reduced cal early childhood services, otherwise lunch. For all the wonderful things about unavailable in Estes Park. our community, a lot of us are shocked The EVICS Board and Staff invites you to hear these numbers. to join us at the 2nd Annual Art Gala Celebrate and Support EVICS Tonight at the 2nd Annual Art Gala

FUN-Raiser tonight, Friday, Nov. 3 from 5-8 p.m. at the Trout Haven Event Center, 800 Moraine Ave. Where the Wild Things Are will feature delightful local children’s art work, in addition to a silent auction with over 25 unique adult artist pieces, irresistible childhood favorite foods elevated for the adult palate, and local craft beer and wine! Every dollar donated up to $10K will be matched by generous community donors John and Peggy Lynch, Fred and Mary Frankel, Donna and Paul Newendorp, Susan and Mark Newendorp, and other anonymous donors. And, as a special token of appreciation, the first 50 individual donors of $100 or more will receive a handcrafted

one-of-a-kind birdhouse ornament made especially for this event by master woodworker, John Lynch. Join friends and community for this wild rumpus fundraising event!

EVICS is a qualified 501c3 non-profit organization. All donations are 100% tax deductible and eligible for the Colorado Child Care Tax Credit. For more information please contact EVICS at: office@evics.org or call 970-586-3055. If you are not able to attend but want to participate in the matching gift opportunity, please mail your donation to: EVICS, P.O. Box 3373, Estes Park CO 80517, or give online at www.evics.org, notating your gift for the Art Gala.

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ESTES PARK REAL ESTATE.COM

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NEW LISTING

PRICED TO SELL! Fall River Estates Lot. Magnificent views and you can enjoy the sound of the Fall River. Nicely treed lot. You truly must walk this lot to appreciate the wonderful views and privacy. Sewer tap is paid. $159,900 , 1481 David Dr.

EXCEPTIONAL 3,200 SF LODGE STYLE home on 6+ acres bordering Natl Forest. Great room is made for gatherings w/ a wall of windows to enjoy views & wildlife. Fabulous indoor & outdoor living. Plus RV barn! $699,500 1077 Dunraven Glade Rd.

A PRIVATE winding walkway welcomes you to this 3 bd hm surrounded by rock outcroppings. 2 story great room w/ panoramic mntn views frm wall of glass along w/a gas frplc. Home used successfully as a short term rental, vacation permit is included. Sold furnished. $609,000 587 Audubon St.

LUXURY HOME backing to open space. Exceptional home custom-built w/wood floors & ceiling, huge windows offering views of incredible land, gourmet kitchen, two Master Suites plus so much more for you to enjoy. $1,099,900 1059 Fox Creek Rd, Glen Haven

HOME W/1 LEVEL,1 STEP, 3 bed, 3bath; moss rock, wood fire. in liv rm, open dine area; oversized 2 car w/extra store; work bench; recent years repainted; new roof, rebuilt deck w/Trex; .71ac. trees & rock formations. $482,500 1743 Dekker Cir. 5.25 ACRES ADJ. TO ROOSEVELT NAT’L FOREST on dead end drive. Perfect for building your quiet mtn. get-away.

Spectacular mtn. views w/southern exposure. Lots of pines, rocky outcroppings & wildlife. Well & septic req’d.

No electricity avail. $$59,000 59, 9,000 0 Horsemint Valley Dr.

NEW LISTING

1 ACRE LOT that borders Kiowa Ridge, with no covenants.

Great views and building site. May be able to have a septic system or sewer, city water. $139,900 TBD Kiowa Ct. Lot 8 25 AC OF PINE FOREST, dramatic lake & snow cap peak views adj to Roosevelt Nat’l Forest & Cheley Camp. House + yr round 2 bedrm cabin. Walk to Overlook site of Dollar Lake & Estes Valley. One-of-a-kind prpty w/beauty! May be possible to subdivide. $799,000 3803 Dollar Lake Rd.

Text 835550 to 970-237-4137 MAIN FLOOR LIVING open floor plan, spacious master, main fl laundry & views from spacious deck. Upscale finishes of coffered dining ceiling, 2 stacked stone fireplaces, vaulted ceiling & coordinating granite & tile throughout. $$630,000 , 336 Overlook Ct.

DETACHED CONDO in neighborhood surrounded by National Park. 3 bed, 3 bath, 2800 sf, great condition.

1 level living, open flr plan w/ dining area, well-designed kitchen. Huge deck W/ spectacular views. Furnished. $579,000 , 1431 Sierra Sage g Ln.

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lenspark water is available. Easy to build on lot. $107,000 289 Ski Road, Allenspark

Mike Edwards Broker

Great Lumpy Ridge Views from the deck of this recently renovated home including kitchen with granite tile countertops, stainless-steel appliances and updated bathrooms including tiled flooring and showers. $450,000 1039 Sutton Ln.

970-586-4425 / 800-726-1405

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Variety of timeshares available at Historic Crags Lodge (starting at $2,500) and Rams Horn Resort (starting at $6,950). Also can be traded thru RCI’s 7,000 + resorts.

GORGEOUS 3 BED/3 BA CONDO w/wrap-around deck & mountain views. Open fl plan for seamless entertaining, exposed beams, log support & wood floors. Main floor master, laundry & 2-sided gas fireplace. $630,000 334 Overlook Ct.

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What’s Your Plan, Estes Park?

By: Kay Rosenthal, PHD, RN

I would ask, “What are your Mom’s Senior Community Health Nurse Larimer wishes?” family members typically didn’t know or they disagreed. One would County The only certainties in life according to want their Mom to stay on life support indefinitely and another would say, “Let Ben Franklin are “death and taxes” (1789) and R. Alan Wood said, “None of her go.” This makes it very difficult for the patient and family as well as those us are getting out of here alive!” working to help the patient.

You never know what the future holds.

According to a 2013 survey from The Who would make your medical deciConversation Project “90% of people sions if you were unable to speak for surveyed say that talking with a loved yourself? What do you want your endone about their end of life wishes is imof-life care to look like? What’s Your portant, 27% of people had actually done Plan? so.” One conversation can make all the As a former critical care nurse I have difference. seen many families struggle to make the Estes Park has made this a priority with decisions around end-of-life care. When

921 Spruce Mountain Dr

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New Listing

• 2 Bed, 1 Bath, 949 sq ft • Open Floor Plan, Large Deck • Private Setting, 2 Car Garage

• 3 Bed, 3 Bath, 3187 sq ft • Main Level Living, Updated Kitchen • Walkout Lower Level, Amazing Views

Mountain Brokers

Kim Lemirande - Broker

970-481-1880

1200 Graves Avenue, Estes Park

kimlemirande@gmail.com

Broker Owner

970 586-1000

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Peggy Lynch

Broker–CRS, GRI, CDPE, ABR, SRES, QSC, CLHMS 970 586-1000

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www.4075LittleValley.info $499,000 • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 3136 sq ft • Completely Remodeled, Vaulted Ceilings • Luxurious Master, 1.69 Acres

Call Kirk or Peggy

5455 Hwy 36 $950,000 • Beautiful custom mountain home • 5500 sq ft, on 11.5 acres • 2 mother-in-law suites

Call Dave Kiser

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Broker

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www.1710WindhamCt.info $525,000 • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 2310 sq ft • Main Level Living, Lg Master Suite • 2 Acres, Incredible Views

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sample paperwork, which will make the process all the more comfortable before meeting with a guide. Another great resource is The Larimer Advance Care Planning Team website with its dedicated Estes Park page at www.larimeradvancecare.org there you will find fillable forms and additional resources.

My husband, Lowell and I recently completed our discussion and have everything in writing and notarized. Our kids have copies. The final step was getting these shared with medical providers.

I hope you will join us in this initiative “What’s your Plan…Estes Park?” and get your conversation started today.

Take care of yourself and your loved ones.

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a community wide initiative.

At the end of October you will see a number of churches in the Estes Valley joining the effort to bring this to their church communities.

Ask your church if they are taking part.

The leaders in bringing this to the community have been REACH (Rural Estes Alliance for Community Health), Estes Park Medical Center and the Estes Valley Library. Residents can now make an appointment at the Library or online at www.estesvalleylibrary.org to visit with a trained guide to discuss their advance directives, which are the documents related to a person’s end-oflife wishes.

If you haven’t drafted your advance directive documents-and everyone over the age of 18 should do so-you can also check out the “What’s Your Plan…Estes Park?” discovery kit at the library to get started. It contains books, a DVD and

Javier Gomez Broker

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www.CurryLand.info $125,000 • .96 Acre, Rock Outcroppings • Gorgeous Views, City Utilities • Located on Quiet Cul-de-sac

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Dave Kiser

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www.LogHomeInEstes.info $760,000 • 4 Bed, 4 Bath, 4017 sq ft • Full Log Home, Gourmet Kitchen • Wall of Windows, 1.4 Acres

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www.2725Nimbus.info $995,000 • 3 Bed, 4 Bath, 4124 sq ft • Open Floor Plan, Vaulted Ceilings • Wrap Around Deck, Gorgeous Courtyard

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82 Rocky River Rd $410,000 • 2 bed, 3 bath, 1800 sq ft • 100 plus ft of river frontage • Quiet cul-de-sac

6630 E. Highway 36 $849,000

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• 1.44 acres, 150'+ River Frontage • 4BR/3BA home on 21.6 acres • 6 acre lot backs up to RMNP. • Horse property, borders National Forest • Fly Fish and Hike from Your Property • Beautifully custom built, hardwood • Newly Renovated Vintage Log Cabin • 4+ star energy efficient rating floor • Adjacent Vacant Lot Available • Granite and Stainless Steel Call Heidi

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Cultural Understanding Begins At YMCA Of The Rockies

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Priced $20K below appraised value, this beautiful 4 BR, 3.5 bath, 3600 sq ft custom log home near Allenspark has amazing views of Mt. Meeker and Wild basin. Peak to Peak is your commute; high speed to work from home. Great hiking all around, flyfishing the St Vrain, and mtn biking. Enjoy this classic mountain home's cathedral ceiling greatroom and open layout with room for bigg farm table for entertaining. Set in Aspen grove a pine forest. Sit on the deck and enjoy the and v view and the serenity.

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16716 Hwy 7 - Lyons (Allenspark Area) $660,000 www.youtube.com/ watch?v=MDMryIPNK5c&feature=youtu.be

When a guest arrives at YMCA of the Rockies Estes Park Center, they are expecting an active adventure in the beautiful Rocky Mountains. What they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t always know is that they will also have the opportunity to make an intercontinental friendship when they meet the international ambassadors that the YMCA hosts.

Every year, as a part of its mission, YMCA of the Rockies welcomes the arrival of ambassadors to participate in its International Training Program. This year there are 13 trainees from Bolivia, Dominican Republic, Kazakhstan, Peru, Philippines, Russia, Spain and Ukraine.

The trainees are young professionals that have each completed a university program or have equivalent work experience in their home country. Under the J1 Visa Program that is regulated by the United States Department of State, they receive permission to live and learn in the United States for up to 18 months.

During their time at the YMCA, they are placed in one of five departments: Food Service, Human Resources, Internet Technology, Guest Services and Programs & Recreation. Each receives professional mentoring, management training, customer service classes and the opportunity to learn about American culture in the YMCAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Global Friendship Program.

The Global Friendship Program matches trainees with a year-round YMCA employee, donor, volunteer or community member to serve as a host family. The trainees reside at the YMCA, but their host families invite them on an activity or outing once a month. Picnics, dining and shopping in Estes Park, visiting museums, game nights, watching movies and hiking are among favorite activities.

Linda Rogers, an accounting professional at the YMCA is serving as a host for her second year. She said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The trainees are just as excited and enthusiastic to share their culture as I am.â&#x20AC;? Together they have cooked American and Filipino meals, played charades, grabbed coffee and discovered a Filipino restaurant and grocery store in Denver where her trainees were able to purchase tasty treats that reminded them of home.

Rogers has also helped trainees navigate idiosyncrasies of the English language. Frequently a trainee from Kaza-

khstan stops by her office with to ask, â&#x20AC;&#x153;What is the story behind â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;You know what happens when you assume?â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? Or, â&#x20AC;&#x153;What does â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Be there or be squareâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; mean?â&#x20AC;?

Cindy Hansen, International Program Assistant for the YMCA, said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;When we learn about other countries through media and from afar, everything gets distorted. But when we have the opportunity to talk to each other and get to know each other as individuals, we learn that we are all real people. No matter where we are from.â&#x20AC;?

Rogers agrees, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am amazed at how quickly and easily it is to form a relationship. It feels like family in some ways,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And as a mother myself, I feel like I am providing a home away from home.â&#x20AC;?

Maria Pronina is originally from Barnaul, Russia. She was working for the Russian YMCA located near the city of Yaroslavl, Russia, when she learned of the International Training Program. Her internship is a part of the strategic â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;sisterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; relationship between YMCA of the Rockies and the Russian YMCA. At Estes Park Center she spends time in the Program Department and has participated as a Day Camp Counselor and Outdoor Education Instructor. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When I return home, I hope to help the YMCA and our local school set up a program like Outdoor Education.

Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nothing like it there now,â&#x20AC;? Pronina said.

Pronina is matched with Curt and Deb Lanham as her host family. They have gotten together several times for coffee, to attend the YMCAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s International Dinner and Fair and stay in touch by email.

They also plan to hike and attend a theatre presentation together.

The Lanhams have invited the trainees to a pre-Thanksgiving Dinner at their house and Pronina plans to arrive early to help set up and learn to cook a few traditional dishes. She looks forward to learning more about this American meal and tradition.

The Global Friendship Program at YMCA of the Rockies connects cultures and creates opportunity for international relations to grow in many ways. If you are interested becoming a host family next year, please contact the YMCAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s International Department at epcinternational@ymcarockies.org or 586-3341 ext. 1214.

Helping People Make Wise Real Estate Decisions in Estes Park, Colorado

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Featuring some of the best views in Estes, this 5 bedroom, 6 bathroom home sits on 3 acres among the rocks and aspens of Lumpy Ridge. This large home has a flexible floor plan with multiple bedroom suites and abundant gathering spaces. The property borders MacGregor Ranch guaranteeing unending hiking trails out your back door.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Uniqueâ&#x20AC;? is the word for this Rock Acres Condo set among large boulders, with huge boulders extending into the living space (see photos). A stand-alone condo with BIG VIEWS and a short walk to town.The two bedrooms upstairs are accessed by a â&#x20AC;&#x153;catwalkâ&#x20AC;? among the many rocks. Each bedroom has a balcony. Be sure to come see what we mean by â&#x20AC;&#x153;Uniqueâ&#x20AC;?. Easy to show. No Vacation Rentals.

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TBD PEAK TO PEAK HIGHWAY Two incredible building sites along Highway 7 with amazing views of Longs Peak. Choose from the two 3.090 acres with evergreens, aspens and abundant elk. Both are located just south of Aspen Lodge with access on Levings Way. Either of the Two is a great choice!

$235,000 EACH LOT

1361 WILLOW LN Comfortable, well constructed home in an established older subdivision with many mature pines. Nice wood cathedral ceiling in main area of home with a large deck. Lots of southern exposure for sunny days in the winter. Garage was a tandem garage and easy to convert back.

$419,000 Ann Racine

Broker/Owner, GRI, CRS

(970) 215-3883

www.RangeRealty.com

Mike Tracy Broker

(303) 817-5709

Jim Idler Broker

(970) 480-1121

Toll Free 1-888-319-2345

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A Month Of Thanks, A Month Of Health book that has received tremendous attention in recent years: “Being Mortal.”

The book is an eye-opening look into November is a special month. It’s the time we will soon give thanks for family, the often imperfect relationship between for friends, for peace, for the gifts of life. doctors and their patients who are nearing the end of life. After the screening, Among those joys, we’ll give thanks for our partners from the Larimer Advance our health.

Care Team will facilitate a discussion.

That makes it fitting at the Estes Valley Watch for the second film-series installLibrary that this month has a special foment, “Dying Wish,” on Monday, Nocus on health—or more specifically— vember 13. Register to attend at estesvalhealth literacy. leylibrary.org.

It’s a program and service goal that has Both events are part of the larger especially been in our purview the last “What’s Your Plan, Estes Park? ” initiaseveral years. That has come from listentive, which seeks to help our community ing to the public—as you’ve told us that come closer to something achieved in La programs on health were an important Crosse, Wisconsin. La Crosse made priority for you. And it’s grown from headlines as the town where 96% of its some important local partnerships, inresidents completed their advance direccluding a simple but mighty acronym tives paperwork, after making end-ofcalled REACH—Rural Estes Area Comlife care a core component of its commumunity Health. nity conversations.

At the library, we particularly like to “What’s Your Plan? ” one-on-one apemphasize that key connection between pointments are available at the library— “health” and “literacy.” In the same way plus kits you can check out to underthat reading literacy is vital to the ability stand the process and begin completing to succeed and fully participate in life, your advance directives. sustaining our health requires the develWe’re also pleased to host an extraordiopment of skills to understand and imnary two-day workshop on November plement practices that enable us to strive 11 and 12 titled “Transforming the Jourfor well-being, comfort, energy, and ney of Loss. ” Led by local author Dayle longevity. That encompasses both our Spencer, these two days will be wellphysical as well as our emotional health. spent and help attendees suffering a loss Peruse the event listings of this healthtoward a path of healing and selfthemed November and you’ll find three restoration. Be sure to register in adspecial themes: a thoughtful exploration vance at estesvalleylibrary.org. of end-of-life care, a healing opportunity for those grieving a loss or trauma, and a Finally, join us Tuesday, November 19 at 7 p.m. for a screening of the mythdiscussion of food and nutrition. busting food documentary “Hungry for This Monday, November 6, at 6:30 Change,” with a discussion led by nutrip.m., we invite the public for a film distionist Chazz Glaze. cussion of the PBS “Frontline” docuNovember: a month to give thanks, and mentary profiling Boston surgeon Atul a month to inspire health. Please join us Gawande, the renowned author of a for these special events.

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On November 18 come for a traditional Cornish pasty lunch and browse the Mountain Kitchen for the many food items for sale! The bazaar will be held from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. with the luncheon ($12.00) served from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m.

A Christmas Shoppe and Silent Auction will also be featured. Start your holiday celebration off with Christmas in the Mountains at St. Bart’s (880 MacGregor Avenue).

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What’s Happening At The Estes Valley Library Tech Literacy Code Your Own Adventure Game Friday, November 3, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Hondius Room In this all-new hands-on workshop, participants will use the popular programming language Python to code their own text-based adventure game with a creative twist. No previous programming experience is needed. For ages 12 to infinity. Register at estesvalleylibrary.org.

Using the Cloud to Back Up My Stuff Monday, November 6, 10-11:30 a.m., Hondius Room The Cloud offers an excellent place to save important computer files and photos. Participants will learn how to use Google Drive, with skills also applicable to Dropbox, OneDrive and other Cloud storage services. Library laptops will be provided for use in the class. Register at estesvalleylibrary.org.

Tech Express Drop-In Wednesday, November 8, 4:30-6 p.m., Fireplace Corner Drop in for answers to simple and basic questions about your phone, tablet, laptop, email, apps, or accounts. Library staff will try where possible to diagnose issues or make recommendations for follow-up. Perfect for those “I’ve never been able to …” or “It used to work but doesn’t now…” types of questions. Register at estesvalleylibrary.org.

Connect to Family and Friends with Facebook Wednesday, November 15, 5:30-7 p.m., Hondius Room Facebook connects us over long distances with loved ones. Attendees will learn how to create, use and maintain a Facebook page. Bring your mobile device or computer, or a laptop will be available to borrow. Register at estesvalleylibrary.org.

Making Informed Decisions: Health Literacy Film Screening: “Being Mortal” with Atul Gawande Monday, November 6, 6:30-8 p.m., Hondius Room This PBS “Frontline” documentary follows renowned Boston surgeon Atul Gawande, author of “Being Mortal,” as he explores the relationships doctors have with patients who are nearing their end of life. Discussion will follow the film.

Register to attend at estesvalleylibrary.org.

Transforming the Journey of Loss Saturday and Sunday, November 11 and 12, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Hondius Room Author Dayle Spencer leads the nurturing and transformative two-day Loving Spirit workshop, offering healing methods for adults grieving the loss of a loved one or another life trauma. Participants must attend both days. Register at estesvalleylibrary.org.

Film Screening: “Dying Wish” Monday, November 13, 6:30-8 p.m., Hondius Room This documentary tells the story of hospice patient Dr. Michael Miller, an 80year-old retired surgeon with end-stage cancer who chose to stop eating and drinking so as not to prolong his suffering and to die with dignity and peace.

Discussion will follow the film. Register to attend at estesvalleylibrary.org.

Making Informed Decisions: Teens and Families Book-a-Librarian: College Readiness Sunday and Monday, November 12 and 13 High-school students planning for college can ease their anxiety by forming a plan around applications, tuition, testing and more. A limited number of Book-aLibrarian appointments are available Sunday and Monday, led by local expert and longtime college administrator Kaye Orten. Advance appointment required at estesvalleylibrary.org.

Creating Young Readers: Children and Families Library Booth at El Día de Los Muertos Tuesday, November 7, 5-8 p.m., High School Commons The Library is a participant at this free event featuring live mariachi music, crafts (catrina masks, sugar skulls, magnetic tin art), homemade food, refreshments, and a wall of remembrance. The event offers an evening of family-friendly fun and learning.

Story Explorers: Book Club for Ages 3 to 5 Saturday, November 18, 11:15- 11:45 a.m., Hondius Room Families with preschoolers will have the opportunity to take home a copy of the book “Bear Snores On.” Children will learn about hibernation and craft their own friendly bear to take home. Register at estesvalleylibrary.org Kids’ Book Club: “Night of the Ninjas” Saturday, November 18, 2-3:30 p.m., Hondius Room Elementary school age children are encouraged to sign up for this month’s book club event, featuring “The Magic Tree House: Night of the Ninjas.” Participants may pick up a complimentary copy of the book and a packet to read beforehand, then attend on November 18, learning about ninjas and testing their skills through agility, balance, and composure.

Register at estesvalleylibrary.org.

Building Successful Enterprises: Nonprofits Messaging What Matters: Communications for Nonprofits Tuesday, November 7, 3:30-5 p.m., Hondius Room Nonprofits must constantly inform, persuade and influence. This webinar-workshop explores brand-level and programlevel message development to guide communications efforts, from the highest level vision statement down to the day-to-day messages that can motivate supporters and engage the community in solutions. Register at estesvalleylibrary.org Express Creativity Pinterest Party: Beginning Knitting Thursday, November 9, 7- 8:30 p.m., Hondius Room Have you always wanted to learn how to knit? Bring your needles or borrow some at this Pinterest-themed event and learn how to knit a scarf. The Pinterest series celebrates creative expression at the library. Register at estesvalleylibrary.org.

Welcome to the USA Programs English Conversation Café Every Monday, 7-8 p.m., Bella Fortuna, 600 S. St. Vrain Ave.

This weekly informal conversation night is for English language learners who would like the opportunity to practice with native English speakers. No registration required.

Citizenship Exam Preparation Classes Thursday, November 16, 7-to 8:30 p.m., US Bank, Hix Room This session is part of a continuing series of workshops for those wishing to complete the necessary forms and begin preparations for the U. S. citizenship examination. Register in advance at estesvalleylibrary.org, or by contacting Leonor Kennell at 970-586-8116, ext. 836, or by email at lkennell@estesvalleylibrary.org.

Visit Comfortable Spaces: 2018 Meeting Room Reservations The library is now accepting requests for the use of its public meeting rooms for the 2018 calendar. Requests for 2018 use may be made online or by visiting the library. Requests are taken on a firstcome first-serve basis, and all requests should be considered pending until confirmed by library staff.

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Second Floor Now Closed for Renovations The Library has begun a renovation of its second floor. The entire second floor is closed now through approximately December 15. Computer and tech services have been temporarily relocated to the first floor during construction. Public computer and wi-fi access, along with printing, document scanning, and photocopying have moved downstairs. Access to historic newspaper microfilms and the rare book collection is temporarily unavailable. When finished, the new floor plan will allow the library to address identified community needs in 2018 and well into the future.

Book Donations Accepted Through Saturday As part of the second floor renovation, the library’s elevator will be undergoing maintenance beginning November 5. As a result, those making donations of used books to the Friends & Foundation book sale should bring their materials in this Saturday, November 4, or save them until after November 13, when materials can again be moved to the upstairs sorting room.

Guest: Budget Director Josh Fudge to present the proposed 2018 Budget.

Comments on upcoming land use items cannot be taken at these meetings, however we can share details about public hearing opportunities.

For more info or to be added to the email list for citizen meetings, contact Alisha Jeffers at (970)498-7149 or ajeffers@larimer.org or at www.larimer.org/bocc

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Thoughts On Zoning To The Editor: When one looks at the history of Estes Park you see names of early settlers who realized this is where they wanted to be – not only for their lifetime but for future family generations. Many current “settlers” are those who were introduced to Estes Park and the area as children when they attended Cheley Camp, the family staying at the YMCA or visiting Rocky Mountain National Park; they then vowed to return someday. For years they dreamed of having their home in Estes Park and have moved here a soon as their life allowed.

Now the old timers and newcomers are finding the rules are changing and with that, the community may not be as desirable as they remember. Many of the area’s population have no idea of what is happening as they don’t read the papers nor keep up with what’s in the process for the community. They don’t express concern, or they believe what they say/think won’t matter. I encourage each and every one of you to become aware of what is going on with proposals being made by the Town’s commissions. I encourage you to be concerned and get involved.

There are two or three “buzz words” in the air that are significant and should be of great concern to all…not only those within the town limits but the entire area. These are zoning; clustering and density and sustainable housing.

What is zoning? Zoning separates different land uses…” Single Family Residential” (determined by area measured by acre(s) or sq. footage), Multi-family Residential; Commercial, Industrial and Accommodations. Each of these zones has different rules to provide orderly land use patterns and development in a community.

Density in Single Family Residential zones is a critical issue. This is a property rights issue.

Creating density in these zones would adversely affect home values. Does the Town really believe that owners of a

home in a single family zone is going to stand by and allow the value of their home depreciate after they worked their adult life have a home here? In many instances their home is their main asset…. and in many cases, the home and property has been carefully kept in mind of helping future generations.

I get the idea Town does not respect Single Family Residential zoning or property rights.

Changing zoning by changing uses or densities within a zone is de facto rezoning. Keeping Single Family Residential zoning is more important now than ever considering Vacation Rentals and B & B’s are being allowed in these zones for several years now.

What is being purposed is double density, clustering, density bonus amendments for attainable and workforce housing. The approval of height variance was the first hurdle. Now… wanting to combine small Single Family lots to accommodate the clustering of housing.

There is talk of creating smaller lots and density in the valley. For example, a developer subdividing a vacant (or scraping) a five acre parcel in E-1 (one acre lots in single family zoning) but first rezoning it to E (half acre lots) and then being granted a double density bonus, would change the density from five to 20 (housing units) is a very possible scenario. Don’t you think a discussion of residential density in order for the community to hear and understand?

And, perhaps you should read the Estes Park Housing Needs Assessment prepared and submitted by a company in Crested Butte, CO and San Anselmo, CA submitted in 2016 – and Avalanche Consulting Area Housing Needs to see where we could be headed. It is stated 1,500 additional housing units – to possible double our population will be needed in the next few years.

Get involved and be heard.

Pat Newsom Estes Park long time resident

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Learning Place Fundraising Concert A Great Success!

To the Editor, Estes Park News: As you and your readers know, Estes Park is an amazing place to live. The town, the views, and especially the people make it so. Recently, it was proven again that the people and merchants here have a spirit of sharing that is enviable. The Estes Park Learning Place (a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization) recently held a fundraiser, “Cowboy Brad’s All Request Extravaganza.” More than $4,000.00 to benefit Estes Park Learning Place students was raised through a delightful two hours of great music, and an accompanying silent auction. It would not have been possible without the remarkable talent of Brad Fitch, the venue at the Presbyterian Community Church of the Rockies, and the generosity of donations from individuals and local businesses for the silent auction. I am writing to express my appreciation on behalf of The Estes Park Learning Place and to give a huge public “thank you” to these individuals and businesses for their support: The Abel Team-Keller Williams Realty, Ace Hardware, Affinity Massage and Wellness Center, Avanti Healing Arts, Bank of Estes Park, Bart’s Liquor, Bear Necessities & Cubs Art and Gifts, Claire Beesley, Big Horn Restaurant, Chuck and Dale Bonza, Brownfields, Casa Grande, Chipper’s Lanes, Cinnamon’s Bakery, Colorado Homestead,

Dairy Queen, Distinctively Colorado Gifts, Earthwood Collections, The Egg & I, El Mex-Kal Family Mexican Restaurant, El Sol Imports, Estes Ark, Estes Park Lumber, Estes Park Mountain Shop, Estes Park News, Estes Park Nonprofit Resource Center, Estes Park Pet Supply, Brad Fitch, Celeste Fraser, Glacier Lily Skin Care, Hallmark Peaks Card Shop, Highland Music & Minstrel’s Gifts, James Frank Fine Art Photography, Kind Coffee, Laura’s Fine Candies, Denise Lord, Macdonald Book Shop, Mama Rose’s Restaurant, Mary Jane’s, Mocha Angelo’s, Mystic Mountain Gallery, Nepali Bazaar, The Ore Cart Rock Shop, O’Reilly’s Auto Parts, Park Theater, Pati’s Hair Care, Penelope’s Old Time Burgers, Pepper Palace, Pepper’s Mexican Grill, Poppy’s Pizza and Grill, Red Rose Rock Shop, Ridgeline Hotel, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Rocket Fizz, Safeway Food and Drug, Sgt. Peppers Music and Video, Snowy Peaks Winery, Starbucks Coffee Company, Sticks-N-Stones, The Taffy Shop, Thirty Below Leather, Wild Side 4X4 Tours, Wildflower Mercantile, Wynbrier Home, and Ken and Liz Zornes.

Sincerely, Kathy Nauman, Executive Director, The Estes Park Learning Place

Orientation For Potential Habitat Homeowners Is November 11th Habitat for Humanity will be holding an orientation session for those who are interested in applying to be considered for home ownership. It is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 11th, in the Community Room at U. S. Bank, located at 363 E. Elkhorn Ave., Estes Park. Reservations are not required.

Completing orientation is required, as is a quiz which follows orientation, prior to receiving an application for home ownership. Those who complete the November 11th orientation and quiz will receive application packets that day.

If you cannot attend in person, orientation information and the quiz can be accessed online at www.stvrainhabitat.org.

However, homeowner applications will be available only through November 15th so please complete online orientation and the quiz prior to that date. Those who complete orientation online should

contact Erin Minaya (see contact information below) to arrange to receive an application packet.

Applicants must be US citizens or legal permanent residents, have a need for housing, the ability to repay a low-cost mortgage, and be willing to partner with Habitat. Qualified applicants will be interviewed by Habitat’s homeowner selection committee. Once homeowners are selected, they contribute 250-500 hours of “sweat equity” during the construction of their home. They must also attend budgeting, home maintenance, and other classes.

If you are unable to attend the in-person orientation or cannot access the online version, or have questions about any part of the process, please contact Erin Minaya in Homeowner Services, at 303682-2485, extension 104, or eminaya@stvrainhabitat.org.

Next Child Find Developmental Screening Tuesday, November 28th ¿Sabe usted si el crecimiento y desarrollo de su hijo es el normal? El Distrito Escolar de Estes Park tendrá el martes, 28 de noviembre 08:30 a.m.-12:00p.m. su próximo evento “Child Find” para evaluar el desarrollo de los niños de 0 a 5 años. Este evento se llevará a cabo en la Escuela Primaria de Estes Park, 1505 Avenida Brodie. Por favor llame a 970-586-7406, ext. 3608 para programar su cita.

Do you know if your child's growth and development are on target? The Estes Park School District is holding their next Child Find Developmental Screening for children ages 0-5 on Tuesday, November 28th from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. This event will be held at Estes Park Elementary School, 1505 Brodie Ave. Please call 970-586-7406, ext. 3608 to schedule your appointment.

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E.P.E.D.C. And Hospital Board To The Editor: The Estes Park Economic Development Corporation (501(3) c) was started up soon after the flood in Estes Park in 2013. The Foundation Organization investors were required to contribute tens of thousands of dollars or provide other beneficial support. There were 30 investors listed on the E. P.E. D.C. website.

Mayor Bill Pinkham (then mayor) and Frank Lancaster (E. P. Town Administrator) initially paid $30K from Town funds for the first one-half year as representatives to support the economic interests of the Town. More money was paid from Town funds as it continued as an investor. According to State of Colorado Statutes Article XI, Sections 1 and 2 it appears to be illegal for the Town, County, or Special Districts (municipal and statutory) to “make any donation or grant to, or in aid of, or become a subscriber to, or shareholder in any corporation or company or a joint owner with any person, company, or corporation, public or private, in or out of the state . . .. “ I believe Article XI applies to the Estes Park Economic Development Corporation. At the beginning of year 2014 some other investors were John Cullen (The Stanley Hotel), Park Hospital District (Estes Park Medical Center), Partners for Commerce, EALA (lodging association), Visit Estes Park, Estes Park Trail Gazette, Estes Park Board of Realtors, Special Districts. Additionally the E. P.E. D.C. has twice changed its 401 c status since 2014.

John Nicholas has been a spokesperson for the Estes Park Economic Development Corporation. That Corporation pushed hard to encourage voters to approve the “Contract for Sale of Lot 4” between the Town of Estes Park and Grand Heritage Hotel Group, LLC (John Cullen, owner of The Stanley Hotel).

The use of the land was for the Estes Park Medical Center/Anschutz Wellness Training Center along with housing associated with the E. P. Medical Center/Anschutz Wellness Training.

The sale of Lot 4 and its use was approved April 1, 2014. The E. P.M. C. used the Anschutz family name (i. e., Anschutz Wellness Training Center) even though the Anschutz family did not pay for naming rights, nor did they donate funds to build the E. P. Medical Center Wellness Center. The Town of Estes Park did not confirm this, and the Anschutz name appeared on our ballots.

Voters were misinformed, and may have based their vote on the belief that if the wealthy Anschutz family named the training center they would donate money for it to be built.

The Lease Agreement between the Park Hospital District and John Cullen was not signed by the deadline written in the “Contract for Sale of Lot 4. ” The Estes Park Town Board approved a deadline extension after 500 voter ballots had been returned to the Town shortly be-

fore the vote on April 1, 2014. Why was a deadline specified in the “Contract for Sale of Lot 4” if it was not important to have a lease agreement before the ballots were printed and sent to voters? There was also a glaring error in the lease agreement that should have obligated the Grand Heritage Hotel, LLC, but actually absolved them of this. Did a lawyer for the E. P.M. C. read the agreement? It looks more like a handshake deal rather than a legal document.

The Park Hospital District Foundation was to raise money to build the E. P.M. C. Wellness Center by April 2016. That did not happen, and the consequences have been severe. The project is on hold pending another feasibility study commissioned, this time, by the Estes Park Medical Center as indicated in the 2018 draft budget presented to the Interim Hospital Board October 31, 2017. Paying for a feasibility study that will use unreliable information will not show the E. P.M. C. and the community the way forward. Final budget approval is expected at the PHD Board meeting on December 5. Why would the PHD Board to be elected on November 7, not be the individuals to set the date for the December PHD Board meeting? I assume they will meet in November. Is this arrogance on the part of the interim board?

Five people will be elected to the Park Hospital District Board on November 7.

Voting for a group that wants to work together implies that those people are adverse to ideas that don’t fit their “group think. ” They claim that they have different perspectives to bring to the Board, but they are leaving out individuals who have a different understanding of health needs in our community. I don’t find the Interim Board to be significantly diverse. The band of Pinkham, Muno, Miller, Begley, Batey should be considered on their individual merits along with other candidates: Carmichael, Hanak, Meissner (write-in), Bergland for ability, honor, honesty, integrity, and openness of ideas.

If you received a ballot, you may vote for the Park Hospital District Board, because you pay property taxes. Remember to drop your ballot off in the outside drop box behind the vehicle registration office on Brodie Avenue in Estes Park or at the Estes Park Town Hall at 170 Mac Gregor Avenue. A mailed ballot at this late date may not reach its destination before November 7, before the post offices close. Our hospital is a non-profit business. If you want E. P.M. C. Board members to care about what is important to you, you need to vote for people who will do that.

I will discuss issues by appointment with individuals or groups if you contact me by phone. Please leave a message with your name and phone number, so I can return your call if I am not at home.

Johanna Darden Tel: (970) 480-1297

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Supports Sandy Begley To The Editor: I wish to express my support for Sandy Begley as a most qualified candidate in the upcoming election for the EPMC Board of Directors. Sandy’s background as a financial executive has certainly given her an appreciation for the complexity and the importance of the kind of strategic initiatives that the EPMC Board will be facing in the coming months.

Sandy also is able to bring a unique expertise to the Board in that she has worked within the hospital system as an Interim Chief Financial Officer, giving her a hands-on understanding of the challenges of hospital administration, and giving her a clear vision of the role a Board must play in supporting the CEO

in his administrative directives. Effective participation in a governing board can require a long learning curve for individuals who have not had the kinds of relevant experiences that inform wise judgments. As I watched the LWV Forum of candidates last week, I became confident that Begley has the ability to bring immediate value to the deliberations of the EPMC Board, and that is the timetable that Estes Park is needing. I therefore encourage conscientious fellow-citizens to add Begley to the existing team of Directors Batey, Miller, Muno and Pinkham as you exercise your voting rights and responsibilities.

Mary Banken

Our Collective Future To The Editor: It is up to us to fund our schools. The State legislature has failed to fund our school district by $1 million per year.

When one asks them why, there are many reasons or excuses but the reality is that our district has had to operate with that much less funds. It therefore falls to the local taxpayer to make up that difference. The district has tightened their budget as far as possible but they cannot cover this shortfall with their current funding.

In order to fund the programs and staff that our students need, we must use local tax dollars and that requires us to pass a mill levy override. While a tax increase does not set well with some, consider the idea of a household giving up something that costs $3 to $8 per month

or for a business $31 to $52. We must understand too that to start a program or fund a teacher salary, those funds have to be there every year.

Everyone here depends upon someone who was well trained to do their job. In the recent Estes Thrives initiative it was clear that our community is asking for our students to be those well trained individuals. While some of us may not have children in school now, there were taxpayers who were funding our education as well as the education of our children. We are responsible to be certain that the current students are well educated so that they are prepared to take care of our future needs. A yes vote on 3A will ensure that Estes Park schools will have the budget to continue their important role for our community.

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Paint & Stain Recycling Update To The Editor: Since March of this year we have received approximately 6092 gallons of old paint and stain to recycle! The industry standard of 8.8 pounds per pre-recycle gallon (not all are full) gives us 53,610 pounds of recycled paint and stain collected!

Way to go Estes Park, Drake, Glen Haven and Allenspark too!

Special thanks to Recycle Estes, their backing and the wonderful volunteers, Rotary Club, League of Women Voters, Presbyterian Community Church of the Rockies for the use of their parking lot. ACE Hardware, Park Supply and Estes Park Lumber for posting our recycle posters and encouraging their customer to recycle.

Thanks to the Town of Estes Park where people have called to recycle paint and have been given our phone number. Superior thanks to Gail at Waste Management who hands out our recycle posters at the transfer station. Gail has been a recycle advocate at a very critical point of contact. She has stopped hundreds of gallons of paint and stain from going into our landfill!

Thanks to everyone who helped keep this waste out of our water and environment.

This has been one of the most spiritual rewarding things I have ever done!

Timothy Stolz Bestway-Painting Estes Park, Colorado

Thoughts On Park Fees To The Editor: Raising the park fees is great as it will result in less traffic in the summer. Not sure merchants will like it or the city as

sales tax revenue will significantly decrease over time.

Byron Prinzmetal

Tabor Shay Recen Tabor Shay Recen 33 of Estes Park died on October 29, 2017 in his home. A service will be held in the Hyde Chapel at the YMCA of the Rockies in Estes Park,

CO on November 6 at 1:00 p.m. A full obituary will be released at a later date.

To send a message to the family please visit the website at www.allnutt.com

Lucky To Have EPMC To The Editor: “Like Father - like Son” they say. My dad Richard Marquart, and mom Jean lived in Estes Park for 23 years before dying here, Dad about three weeks shy of his 93rd birthday. They both had used the facilities of the Estes Park Medical Center extensively over the years and came to appreciate the competent and compassionate care rendered by the doctors, nurses, and staff. Because of their admiration they were privileged to donate funds toward the construction of the EPMC Imaging and Diagnostic Center.

On the evening of Monday October 23rd, I walked into the EPMC emergency room with a burning sensation in my chest and stated the often used phrase “I think it’s just heartburn but thought I should come in anyway.” Within minutes I am on the table with Dr. Meyer and his staff hovering over me and just minutes after that was told I was having a heart attack. My ECG and other data were electronically sent to the UC Health Cardiac Center in Loveland and I was able

to hear the conversation in the next room and the fact that a Medivac helicopter was being dispatched and would arrive in 25 minutes. The EPMC staff were wonderful in keeping me comfortable and prepping me for the short flight to Loveland. The Medivac crew did a great job as well during the flight monitoring my condition and keeping me in the loop with regard to our flight’s progress. Shortly after arrival I was the proud owner of a single stent in my heart and have been told that because so little time had passed since my first symptoms and the stent placement procedure I sustained no heart damage. I give credit for that to everyone at the EPMC that had a role in my care. I wish I had their names so they could be thanked personally.

I know now more than ever why my parents felt it appropriate to support the EPMC. Estes Park is fortunate to have such an excellent facility and medical team so close by. I think they saved my life.

John Marquart

Support 3-A! To The Editor: As a local business owner, I want to encourage you to vote for Ballot Issue 3-A, an increase to property taxes to support the Estes Park School District. With unemployment rates in our area at 2.5%, many businesses are having a hard time recruiting employees with the skills they need, not just in Estes Park but around the Front Range. Businesses in Estes Park can no longer expect to hire people from outside the Valley (have a look at the Help Wanted ads to verify the demand). We need to do many things to help solve the problem, but you can do one thing right now.

Our school district recognizes the need to prepare our children for jobs in our community, as well as jobs in industries that are evolving rapidly. In collaboration with individuals, businesses and the National Park; the school district, through the Estes Thrives program, has pinpointed ways they can innovate educational programs to get students ready

to compete in the 21st Century. Some of the possibilities are: Apprenticeships in the trades (electricians, plumbers, builders) Utilizing online resources to teach subjects when there isn't enough demand for a physical class Certifications in computer technology, allowing students to go directly into entry level tech jobs without a college education Teaching the skills needed to be an entrepreneur, a manager, a banker With creativity and the latest technology, our children will be ready to face a world that is changing at breakneck speed, while helping to fill workforce needs in our community.

The investment is small, but the dividends could be life changing. There are dozens of reasons to support 3-A, I encourage you to learn more and vote November 7th!

Candice Mohr

Maintain Our “Wow Factor” To The Editor: Our city must maintain the beautiful “wow factor” experience that tourists and citizens of Estes Park have as they enter into the city limits from the four major arteries. Without the support of our citizens, Commissioners and Trustees to help preserve these majestic views, we will soon be required to remove Hwy. 7 from this experience. This is due to a proposed development, Raven Rock, that intends to scar the meadow that is just south of Mary’s Lake with access off Mary’s Lake Road at the Promontory Road intersection. A scar that is so out of character to our city and will forever change the “wow factor.”

Raven Rock’s current design of 38 townhomes, each approximately 4,000 sq. ft. (per the posted documents on the Plan-

ning Commission’s webpage) will destroy this treasured view as you drive into Estes Park from Allenspark northbound on Hwy. 7. The wow factor that we will lose forever is the sight of an open meadow often filled with elk and other wildlife, Mary’s Lake and the combination view of Prospect Mountain and Mummy Range. A wow factor that is often captured on camera by visitors and residents alike when they pull off Hwy. 7 or turn onto Mary’s Lake Road. We must maintain the beautiful “wow factor” experience that tourists and citizens of Estes Park have as they enter into the city limits on Hwy. 7. As citizens of Estes Park, we need to ask that this proposed development that has been submitted, not be approved!

Dawn James

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Support The Dreamers Dear Editor, Indivisible is a nation-wide, grassroots movement which advocates progressive policies on a range of issues facing our country. Its focus is to effectively engage with Congressional representatives to influence their votes. Estes Valley Indivisible (EVI), the local arm of this movement, consists of nearly 200 residents concerned about healthcare, the environment, energy, human rights, voting rights and participation, education, and immigration as well as other issues.

We members of EVI’s immigration task force are calling on individual citizens, municipal officials, business organizations and other interest groups to support the survival of the DACA program (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals). Several DACA children live in our valley. We believe there is a moral imperative to support a path to citizenship for undocumented youth brought here as children and who have grown up and been educated here. We believe that ending the DACA program is a very misguided, poorly thought out and detrimental decision.

Fear of deportation has increased for the "Dreamers" as well as all undocumented immigrants with the recent stepup in ICE activity. This move also threatens our local businesses and schools.

Several Colorado school districts and businesses have responded to DACA’s termination with policy statements in favor of the people they serve and employ.

With the backing of Estes Valley citizens and organizations, we will unite with other Colorado communities whose economies necessitate not only the support of the DACA program but also reform of federal immigration law. We support granting protection from deportation and a path to legal status and/or citizenship for the hard-working undocumented workers who turn the wheels of our industries.

Colorado Senators Michael Bennet and Cory Gardner, as well as our District 2 Representative Jared Polis, are all co-

sponsoring the Dream Act of 2017, a heartening development as it relates to immigrants and DACA. We will continue to work with them to reform U. S. immigration laws.

What can you do? We call on you, as groups and individuals, to contact the representatives listed below to thank them for co-sponsoring The Dream Act of 2017. Please urge them to support a clean bill that gives legal status to DACA recipients without attaching funding for a border wall. (The Act's provisions can be found online.) Also encourage them to recruit more of their Congressional colleagues to vote in favor of this legislation: S. 1615, HR 3440.

Senator Cory Gardner 303-391-5777 or 202-224-5941 Senator Michael Bennet 303-455-7600 or 202-224-5852 Rep. Jared Polis 202-225-2161 or 970226-1239 A majority of Americans, both Republican and Democrat, support the Dreamers. Our immigrant brothers and sisters, workers and employers, schools and students, neighbors and friends need your support.

Thank you.

Sincerely, René Moquin, Chair, (renemoquin@centurylink.net) Ranee Morrison, Wayne Park, Leonor Kennell, Janet Taylor, RoJean Werner, José Almeida, Robert Burger, Josán Perales, Liz Zornes, Barbara Werner, Jerry Kennell, Sue Strom, Dave Thomas, Nancy Fuller, Louise Olson, Adriana Hochstetler, María Martínez, Rosemary Anderson, Pat Moore, Nancy Kaesler, Merry Nielsen, Jen Frickey, Barb Gerhardt, Frank Shavlik, María Jiménez, Donna Shavlik, Mary Ann Kundtz, Joyce Claassen, Celeste Fraser Estimado editor, Indivisible es un movimiento de base, a nivel nacional, que aboga por políticas progresistas sobre una variedad de asuntos que nuestro país enfrenta. Su enfoque es involucrarse efectivamente con los representantes del Congreso para influir

en sus votos. Estes Valley Indivisible (EVI), el brazo local de este movimiento, se compone de cerca de 200 residentes preocupados por la salud, el medio ambiente, la energía, los derechos humanos, los derechos de voto y la participación, la educación y la inmigración, así como otros temas.

Nosotros, los miembros del grupo de trabajo sobre inmigración de EVI estamos llamando a ciudadanos individuales, funcionarios municipales, organizaciones empresariales y otros grupos de interés para que apoyen la supervivencia del programa DACA (Acción Diferida por Llegadas de Niñez). Varios jovenes DACA viven en nuestro valle. Creemos que hay un imperativo moral de apoyar un camino hacia la ciudadanía para los jóvenes indocumentados traídos aquí como niños y que han crecido y han sido educados aquí. Creemos que poner fin al programa DACA es una decisión totalmente equivocada, mal pensada y perjudicial.

Con el reciente incremento en la actividad de ICE, el miedo a la deportación ha aumentado para los "Soñadores", así como para todos los inmigrantes indocumentados. Este movimiento también amenaza a nuestras empresas y escuelas locales. Varios distritos escolares y empresas de Colorado han respondido a la terminación de DACA con declaraciones de política en favor de las personas que sirven y emplean.

Con el respaldo de los ciudadanos y organizaciones de Estes Valley, nos uniremos con otras comunidades de Colorado cuyas economías requieren no sólo el apoyo del programa DACA, sino también la reforma de la ley federal de inmigración. Apoyamos la concesión de protección contra la deportación y un camino hacia el estatus legal y / o la ciudadanía para los trabajadores indocumentados que trabajan duro para hacer girar las ruedas de nuestras industrias.

Los senadores de Colorado Michael Bennet y Cory Gardner, así como nue-

stro representante del Distrito 2, Jared Polis, están copatrocinando el Dream Act de 2017, un desarrollo alentador en lo que se refiere a inmigrantes y DACA. Continuaremos trabajando con ellos para reformar las leyes de inmigración estadounidenses. ¿Qué puede hacer? Les invitamos a que, como grupos e individuos, se comuniquen con los representantes que figuran a continuación para agradecerles por haber copatrocinado el Dream Act/la Ley de los Sueños de 2017. Les rogamos escriban solicitando apoyen la creación y aprobación de una ley que otorgue un estatus legal a los beneficiarios de DACA sin que esto dependa de la aprobación de fondos para la construcción de una pared en la frontera. (Las disposiciones de la Ley pueden encontrarse en línea.) También anímenlos a convencer a más de sus colegas del Congreso para votar a favor de esta legislación: S. 1615, HR 3440.

Senador Cory Gardner 303-391-5777 o 202-224-5941 Senador Michael Bennet 303-455-7600 o 202-224-5852 Rep. Jared Polis 202-225-2161 o 970226-1239 La mayoría de los estadounidenses, tanto republicanos como demócratas, apoyan a los Dreamers/Soñadores. Nuestros hermanos y hermanas inmigrantes, trabajadores y empleadores, escuelas y estudiantes, vecinos y amigos necesitan su apoyo.

Gracias.

Atentamente, René Moquin, Presidente, (renemoquin@centurylink.net) Ranee Morrison, Wayne Park, Leonor Kennell, Janet Taylor, RoJean Werner, José Almeida, Robert Burger, Josán Perales, Liz Zornes, Barbara Werner, Jerry Kennell, Sue Strom, Dave Thomas, Nancy Fuller, Louise Olson, Adriana Hochstetler, María Martínez, Rosemary Anderson, Pat Moore, Nancy Kaesler, Merry Nielsen, Jen Frickey, Barb Gerhardt, Frank Shavlik, María Jiménez, Donna Shavlik, Mary Ann Kundtz, Joyce Claassen, Celeste Fraser.

Employment Valorie E. Toth Valorie was born September 22, 1946 in Chanute, KS. She passed away on Monday, September 25, 2017 at the Marley House Hospice in Prescott, AZ. Valorie married Andrew Toth on September 20, 1991 in Colorado and they moved to Prescott, AZ in 2002.

Valorie and Andy lived in Pinewood Springs, CO from 1992-2002. While in Pinewood Springs, she and Andy sang at Our Lady of the Mountains with the group, “Spirits Blessed” which they recounted as, “some of the happiest times of their lives.” Val also enjoyed hiking with a local hiking group in Estes Park.

She is survived by her husband, Andrew, daughter Stacy Roof of Boulder, CO, mother, Lael Gray of Chandler, AZ, sister Celeste McDowell of Westminster, CO, step-children, Jeffrey (GayAnn) Toth of Spring Valley, CA and Lisa (Rick) Musick of Greeley, CO, grandchildren Jessica, Lynsey, Matthew, Michael, Samantha and two great grandchildren.

A Funeral Mass was held on October 3, 2017 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Prescott, AZ. In lieu of flowers, please send donations in Valorie’s name to St. Vincent DePaul, 150 Fleury St., Prescott, AZ 86301.

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Employment FULL-TIME Recreation Coordinator – Fitness & Enrichment position for new Estes Valley Community Center (EVCC) Job Announcement Closing Date: 11/19/17

Guest Services/Front Desk Position Available Year round/Full time, $14/hr.

Della Terra Mountain Chateau is seeking friendly, energetic, detail oriented employee to join our team. Computer skills a must! Including typing, navigating between browsers and tabs, Microsoft Word/Excel, Google Mail/Calendar/Sheets Job duties include: Check-ins, check-outs, quality control room checks, Guest Services phones, emails, concierge, room service deliveries, romantic setups, and other general guest services.

Apply in person at Della Terra Mountain Chateau, 3501 Fall River Road

Estes Valley Recreation & Park District is looking for a talented recreation professional with solid programming and supervisory skills to fill our new position, Recreation Coordinator – Fitness & Enrichment, at the brand new Estes Valley Community Center (EVCC). This position will is responsible for supervising the EVCC’s educational enrichment and physical fitness opportunities, and will play a crucial role in helping the district oversee the quality and content of all EVCC group exercise and personal training opportunities, as well as special interest classes, and events.

This is a full-time year round position. Aside from a competitive salary, we offer an amazing benefits package including full Health/Dental/Vision, paid vacation/sick/holiday leave, retirement, and District-wide discounts at all our facilities. Pay Range: $18.75 - $28.37/hour.

Applications and complete job descriptions may be obtained from our website at www.evrpd.com or from the EVRPD Administration Office at 690 Big Thompson Avenue. Submit applications to: Estes Valley Recreation and Park District, Attention HR; P.O. Box 1379, Estes Park, CO 80517, or email employee application to hr@evrpd.com

or send resume and cover letter to info@dellaterramountainchateau.com

Animal Medical Center of Estes Park is looking for a part time

RECEPTIONIST.

Please send a letter of interest and resume to: 1260 Manford Ave, Estes Park, CO 80517.

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The Cleaning Lady

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Need own transportation, seasonal, full-time, dependable, & experienced.

Please call: 970-449-2564 or 586-6477

LIBRARY ASSISTANT SUBSTITUTE $11/hour – no benefits

The Estes Valley Library is looking for an enthusiastic team player with a passion for customer service. Working year round on an as-needed basis, this person will focus on providing customers with an exceptional library experience.

Full job posting, application, and application procedures can be found at www.estesvalleylibrary.org.

The Estes Valley Public Library District is an equal opportunity employer.

JOIN OUR TEAM Become part of a quality oriented team at Estes Park Medical Center.

Dietary Dietary Aide – PRN Cook - FT

Estes Park Medical Group Certified Medical Assistant

Emergency Department Registered Nurse- FT & PRN

Emergency Medical Services Paramedic - PRN Environmental Services Housekeeper – PT & FT

Med/Surg Certified Nurse Aide– FT Registered Nurse FT Infusion RN FT

Patient Financial Services Director- FT

Prospect Park Living Center LPN/Registered Nurse- FT Days and Nights Certified Nurse Aid – FT Days and Nights Earn a C.N.A. – FT Activities Director Quality Case Manager – PRN

Specialty Clinic Certified Ophthalmic Technician - FT Surgical Services Surgical RN – PT

Apply online: www.epmedcenter.com.

EPMC offers competitive wages and benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Employment Part-time Reservationists

FULL and PART TIME RURAL MAIL CARRIERS

Work from home - basic computer & people skills needed. Commission based, 2-3 days/week.

303-902-2201

needed in Estes Park, Co. USPS Office, Monday - Saturday from 8:00am to 4:00pm. Applicants must be at least 19 years of age with a valid Colorado driver's license; able to lift 70 lbs., pass drug screen,and be able to work in all types of weather conditions and must reside in the Estes Park area.

Employment Begins: 11/18/17 Rate of Pay: $156.37 per day. -Work Schedule: Monday to Saturday, 8:00am - 4:00pm, with Government Holidays observed.

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Employment JOIN OUR TEAM ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES TECH

YEAR AROUND POSITIONS!

Estes Park Medical Center, is looking for caring professionals to provide housekeeping duties throughout our buildings.

Our focus is on quality cleaning and maintaining infection control standards.

Please apply online at: epmedcenter.com

Competitive Salary and Benefits

Please include HCR#805B6, Estes Park, CO with Resume or work history in your response to alison@tnstumpffenterprises.com

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Help us Help Others Become a CAREGiver

There’s never been a better time to reach out to those in need.

We’re seeking quality people who wish to make a difference by helping seniors in their homes. Flexible schedules.

No certification required.

Training and support provided.

Sign on Bonus for Estes Park area!

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Apply online to homeinstead.com/northerncolorado Or call for more information (970) 494-0289 Web Brochure: www.HISC365CG.digbro.com

Now Hiring Part-Time Custodial Positions for new Estes Valley Community Center (EVCC)

The Twin Owls Steakhouse is looking for a Bartender Fridays and Saturdays. Pay based on experience. Email: steakhouse@twinowls.net to set-up an interview

Job Announcement Closing Date: 11/5/17

NOW HIRING YEAR-ROUND POSITIONS GREAT BENEFITS Vehicle Maintenance Technician Assistant Preschool Director Security Officer (Night Shift) PM Dining Room Manager Banquet Captain

Estes Valley Recreation & Park District is now hiring for part-time, year-round Custodial Maintenance positions for our brand new, state of the art Estes Valley Community Center. This position will help keep the facility in clean, orderly and safe condition by performing cleaning duties and minor routine maintenance duties. Pay range is $13.50 - $18.50/hour, and District-wide perks and discounts are included!

Applications and complete job descriptions may be obtained from our website at www.evrpd.com or from the EVRPD Administration Office at 690 Big Thompson Avenue.

Submit applications to: Estes Valley Recreationand Park District, Attention HR; P.O. Box 1379, Estes Park, CO 80517, or email employee application to hr@evrpd.com

Maintenance Supervisor position is the perfect job for someone who loves to work and enjoys offering creative solutions to complete a project. General maintenance duties include minor repairs and light woodworking, light plumbing, etc.

Must Have experience supervising a team. Hourly Rate $16-00- $18.00 Benefits* : Vacation and Health benefits available after qualifying period.

Please apply online at the www.trouthavenresorts.applicantpro.com/jobs/

General Maintenance is the perfect job for someone who loves to work and enjoys offering creative solutions to complete a project. General maintenance duties include minor repairs and light woodworking, light plumbing, etc. Benefits* : Vacation and Health benefits available after qualifying period.Hourly Rate $12-00- $15.00 p/h Please apply online at the www.trouthavenresorts.applicantpro.com/jobs/

Housekeeper Trout Haven Resorts has a position open for a housekeeper, duties include, cleaning condo's and cabins, laundry duties, must be able to work independently or with a team and take direction from housekeeping manager. Must be able to work weekends and holidays. Must have a reliable vehicle.

Hourly rate $12-15 p/h Please apply online at the www.trouthavenresorts.applicantpro.com/jobs/

Head Housekeeper

Banquet Chef Apply online:

WorkInTheRockies.org

Trout Haven Resorts is seeking a Head Housekeeper. The successful applicant will need to be flexible, selfmotivated, have strong time management and organizational skills. This role may vary daily and involve organizing, stocking, inventory, and maintaining laundries and condos. You may also be required to assist with miscellaneous duties. Reliable vehicle a must. Pay range $16.00-$20.00 per hour QUALIFICATIONS The successful applicant will need to be flexible, self-motivated, have strong time management and organizational skills. This role may vary daily and involve organizing, stocking, inventory, and maintaining laundries and condos. A reliable vehicle is a must. Previous experience with team management and housekeeping. https://trouthavenresorts.applicantpro.com/jobs/662618.html When applying online please use a PC, as mobile devices are not always compatible with this program.

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Estes Park & Mason St., Fort Collins Locations Now Hiring:

Mechanice or General Service Tech Experience preferred but will train.

Email Danny at: masontire@gmail.com

JOIN OUR TEAM! The Town of Estes Park is accepting applications for:

HOUSEKEEPING:

making beds, cleaning cabins, laundry, general labor.

Compensation: TBD Positions available now. Work for the winter, summer or longer.

Ideal Employee: flexible, hard working, positive attitude, attention to detail.

On site housing available.

Email info@valhallaresort.com to receive full position details.

Journey Lineworker

Snow Plow Driver (Temporary/On-Call)

Streets Div./Public Works Dept.

Hiring Range $16.29 – $19.14 per hour Non-Exempt Position Close Date: Open Until Filled

Water Plant Operator I-IV Water Div./Utilities Dept.

Hiring Range Lvl I: $16.29 - $19.14 per hour Lvl II: $17.92 - $21.05 per hour Lvl III $19.71 - $23.16 per hour Lvl IV: $23.83 - $28.00 per hour Non-Exempt Position Close Date: Open Until Filled

(Town employment application required)

Board of Appeals Committee Voluntary Member (3 positions open) Close Date: Open Until Filled

Parks Advisory Board Voluntary Member

(3 positions open) Close Date: November 13, 2017

$300 Retention Bonus paid out twice each year!

The new management team at WorldMark Resorts invites you to apply for: Housekeepers - $13/hr Guest Services Associate Housekeeping Inspector

Full & Part Time positions.

We offer a fun and energetic team environment with great benefits!

To apply for any of these great opportunities, please go to our company website at www.WVOjobs.com. Search ‘Estes Park’.

970-577-7517

Equipment Operator I

Streets Div./Public Works Dept.

Hiring Range $17.92 – $21.05 per hour Non-Exempt Position Close Date: November 13, 2017 Light & Power Div./Utilities Dept.

Hiring Range $37.68 – $40.51 per hour Non-Exempt Position Close Date: Open Until Filled

Employment

We are hiring for the following positions: Checker Courtesy Clerk Day-Stocker Overnight Stocker Bakery Clerk (Overnight) Deli Clerk Produce Clerk Seafood Clerk

Rates of pay from $10.00-$14.00 per hour (B.O.E.) Also:

Bakery Manager - $21.41 per hour (B.O.E.) Assistant Bakery Manager $19.41 per hour (B.O.E.) Cake Decorator - $10.50-$16.99 (B.O.E.) Assistant Meat Manager-$20.73 per hour (B.O.E.) Meat Cutter $10.65-$20.40 Pharmacy Technician $10-$15.00 (B.O.E.) (B.O.E.: Based On Experience)

Please call Ann at 970-586-4447 to schedule an interview - walk-ins are also welcome.

Check Out Our Current Openings...

• Dining Services-wait staff 2 full time positions NEW STARTING WAGE OF $13.50

• Senior Living Medication Aide 2 full time positions (differential paid) NEW STARTING WAGE OF $13.50 • Universal worker (Maintenance, Housekeeping, Dining services) 1 on-call position New Starting Wage of $13.50 Please apply on line at www.good-sam.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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.

If you want to work at a hotel or resort Why not work for the best!

The Estes Park Resort is currently hiring for the following positions:

Night Auditor

FT Line Cooks

FT Dishwasher/Prep Cooks FT/PT Night Auditors

We are looking for experienced painters with a good work ethic. Must have references and transportation.

We have year round work!

Call Tim 970-518-4001 Bestway-Painting

Housekeepers

AM/PM Servers

Limited employee housing available.

Stop in to complete an application 1700 Big Thompson Ave Next to the Marina

Housekeeping

Diamond Resorts International® The Historic Crags Lodge We offer: • Competitive pay and benefits • Fun and exciting work environment Apply in person at: 300 Riverside Drive, Estes Park, CO 80517 Equal Opportunity Employer

If you like working outdoors and like to work with people, Lincare has a job for you!

Lincare, leading national respiratory company, seeks friendly, attentive Driver/Service Representative.

Service patients in their home for oxygen and equipment needs.

Warm personalities, age 21+, who can lift up to 75 lbs should apply.

Growth opportunities are excellent. Insurance & Benefits.

Drug-free workplace. EOE.

Fax resume to 970-586-8469 or apply online at www.CareerBuilder.com.

(Search for Lincare, Estes Park, CO) 1184 B Graves Ave.

JOIN THE STREAMSIDE TEAM! Front Desk Agent Full Time Year-Round

JOIN OUR TEAM

Fill out application at: Streamside on Fall River 1260 Fall River Rd, Estes Park

Competitive Salary and Benefits Minimum starting pay $15 per hour

Or send resume to heidi@streamsideonfallriver.com

Certified Nurse Assistant

Return Application to:

Year Round Positions Full Time & Part TIme

Year Round. Full-Time positions qualify for benefits.

(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

Diamond Resorts Management, Inc.

Estes Park Medical Center, is looking for caring professionals who focus on highquality and family-centered care to join our team. We invite you to take a closer look at how we are making a difference in the lives of our families.

CO CNA license and current AHA CPR certification required.

Please apply online at: epmedcenter.com

555 PROSPECT AVENUE ESTES PARK, CO 80517 970-577-4458

Now Hiring Customer Service Representatives!

This position requires enthusiasm, efficiency, and proficiency in the English language.

Full time positions available.

Pick up an application at: 129 E. Elkhorn, Estes Park, CO 80517

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HELP WANTED: Retail Shops on Elkhorn Ave. need you.

Year-round, apply for Sales Associate or Assistant Manager.

Saturdays, Sundays a must.

PT or FT. Excellent pay with great bonuses.

Have fun while working!

Perfect for anyone, any age. Housing available.

Email your resume and/or a bit about yourself, & any questions to: ephelpwanted@gmail.com

Homes

Winter Rentals $1600-1900/mo Call (303) 435-0110

HOUSEKEEPER

Must Be A Non-smoker

Apply in person at 1260 Big Thompson Avenue, Estes Park, CO 80517.

BREAKFAST ATTENDANT

HELP WANTED – Dependable person for part time laundry attendant. Stop by Village Laundry to pick up application or email resume’ to VillageLaundry1@gmail.com.

RENTALS

Silver Saddle Inn

• Full-time / year round • Must be available from 5:00am to 1:00pm • Six days per week • Previous food prep experience helpful • Must Be A Non-smoker • Apply in person or email resume to cory@etesresort.com 1260 Big Thompson Avenue, Estes Park, CO 80517.

RENTALS Very nice 3 bed, 2 bath, one car garage No Pets, Annual lease, available Nov 11th Monthly rent $2,400 , plus utilities Winter rental: Very nice one bed, 1 bath house, furnished, Near downtown, Available Nov 1 thru May 15 Monthly rent $1,750 includes utilities Call Teresa at Range Property.

970-586-7626

3BR, 2 BA, 2 stall attached heated Gar, W/D, DW, REF, micro, new roof and paint. Great views in Carriage Hills.

N/S, pets Neg. Ref req. $2000 + Dep. 402-239-3341

Beautiful executive home in Big Elk Meadows Lake front property with boat house. Furnished, 3 bed, 2 bath, 2+ car heated garage with attached studio. Six month or annual lease., available Nov 1, Monthly rent $2,950 plus utilities. Go to www.rangeprop.com to view the property Call Teresa at Range Property for more information.

970-586-7626

Cabins Long term cottage rentals starting December.

Call 970-586-3759

Townhomes Furnished 2bd/2ba home+F/P+garage. OctJune. $1600+ gas/mo. $800 deposit.W/D, NS/NP. Karine 714-510-0526

RENTALS

Room/Roommate Beautiful 1 BD, 1 BA w/car garage, W/D, walk to town quiet spacious, $900/mo shared util. N/S N/P. 970-690-3444.

TRANSPORTATION Motorcycles 2017 Kawasaki Z125 Pro motorcycle, beautiful green, 3 miles on it, $2,999. Contact 970-5863816, firm price

SERVICES

REAL ESTATE

NOTICES

Sewing/Alterations

Land

Legal Notices

DEB’S UPHOLSTERY Pick up & Delivery 970 495-1310

Home Repair/Service

Susan Novy, local piano tuner. Call for appt.

577-1755 www.estesparkpiano tuner.co.business

Other-Misc

Commercial Space in Downtown Estes Park. $2,000 per month, with a 3-year commitment.

Call (970) 481-1932 with inquiries.

In re the Adoption of VINCENT CHESSER Minor Child

Large acreage for sale, approx 1 mile from Hwy 36, on historic Meadowdale Ranch with beautiful views and abundant wildlife. Contact Jim (720-329-3260)

RECREATION Misc.

Struggling teen?

Creative counseling for BOATS FOR SALE adolescents at a new Estes location. Megan E. -16 ft. Traveler, 1987, with Fettig, Riverway Counsel- 1991 70 hp Yamaha, fiberglass, whaler hull design, ing LLC 303-565-7158 side console, on a Contiriverwaycounselingcolnental trailer with good orado@gmail.com tires. Includes anchor, ropes, radio, depth finder, Music Instruction trolling motor, life jackets, and starting battery, Private piano lessons in $2500.

Estes Park. All ages and all levels. 30 min ($35), 45 -12 ft. Aqua Swan, alu($50) , and 60 ($70) minum, car topper, with minute slots available. Dr. trolling motor, $300. InMargaret Patterson. mkpcludes roof rack musicstudio@gmail.com which fits Suburban, if or 970.586.5196. needed.

In Estes Park.

Cash only. 970-586-6467.

MISCELLANEOUS

SALES Misc.

Please return my money.

No questions asked! 5864582

REAL ESTATE

Commercial Spaces for sale and lease.

Call Eric. Anderson Realty. 586-2950

Commercial Rentals HOLMES LOG WORKS 970-586-9168 Log & Metal Railing, Deck Additions, Log Benches, Gates Mantels & Stairs www.lograils.com

IN THE CIRUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH J UDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR BAY COUNTY FLORIDA

Piano Tuning

Commercial

SERVICES

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Downtown Ice Cream Shop. Great Mom and Pop Operation. Established successful location.

Only $99,000 includes $80k in equipment. Call Christian at First Colorado Realty (970) 231-8570

Garage Sales 830 Moraine Ave Tiny Town Storage Units Sat & Sun, 11/4 & 11/5 8am-2pm Multiple Storage Unit Sale Qn metal canopy bed, kit & household, furniture, clothing, x-mas decor, 2 video arcade machines & lots more!

Fri, Nov 3 & Sat, Nov 4 8am-4pm 625 B Steamer Dr Dishes, antiques, end tables, china cabinet, Ethan Allen twin headboards & rails, sewing machine, lawn mower, lots of misc.

Fri. Nov. 3, 11-4; Sat. Nov. 4, 10-3.

425 Parkview Ln. Lg. selection of outdoor/indoor Christmas decorations; other misc. items.

Case No.: 17 001458 DR

NOTICE OF ACTION FOR ADOPTION OF A MINOR CHILD

TO: MICHAEL D CHESSER, JR PO BOX 854 ESTES PARK, COLORADO 80517

YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for Adoption of Minor Child by Relatives has been filed against you and that you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Petitioners Timothy Elkins and Michele Elkins, by serving their attorney, whose name and address is Toni L Craig Attorney, 400 W 11th St Ste D, Panama City, Florida 32401, phone (850) 243-6969, on or before November 13, 2017, and file the original with the Clerk of Court, at 533 E 11th Street, Panama City Florida 32401, before service on Petitioner or immediately thereafter. If you fail to do so, a default may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the petition.

Copies of all court documents in this case, including orders, are available at the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office. You may review these documents upon request. You must keep the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office notified of your current address. (You may file Designation of Current Mailing and E-Mail Address, Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915.) Future papers in this lawsuit will be mailed or e-mailed to the addresses on record at the clerk’s office.

Dated: 10/4/17

CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT By: Kristi Mabire Deputy Clerk

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ATTORNEYS

ACCOUNTING

BEAUTY SALON

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970-667-1070 MUELLER-CPA.COM

100% CERTIFIED PALE ACCOUNTANT / VOL.

APPLIANCE REPAIR

ARCHITECTURE

ART FRAMING

CARPET CLEANING

COUNSELING SERVICES ATTORNEYS

CHIMNEY SWEEP

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DRYWALL CONTRACTOR

DECK CONSTRUCTION / REPAIRS

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GENERAL CONTRACTOR 720.438.1088 jharris@sevenwest.build • EXCAVATION AND SEPTIC INSTALLS • INTERIOR TRIM • STRUCTURAL FRAMING • COMPLETE HOME RENOVATIONS • WE PROVIDE SUB-CONTRACTING SERVICES TO GENERAL CONTRACTORS Licensed and insured. NAWT certified, Boulder County Public Health license number A-082-16. General Contractor License Number CON-16-0212

ELECTRICIAN

FLOORING

ENGINEERING

EYE WEAR/GLASSES

GLASS - NEW / REPLACEMENT GENERAL CONTRACTOR

EYE CARE

970-586-1685 Custom Homes, Additions, Kitchens, Baths, Historic Renovations, Remodels and Design Work

Charles Santagati 1191 Graves Ave glaciercreekinc.com Full service general contracting since 1998

HANDYMAN SERVICES

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HEARING & TINNITUS CARE

Cory D. Workman, Au.D.

IN-HOME CARE

PAINTING

INTERIOR DESIGN SERVICE

Phone: 970-586-5255 • Hearing Aids / New & Repair • Hearing Evaluations • Hearing Protection • Ear Care / Wax Removal • Dizziness / Balance

1186 Graves Ave., Ste. B Estes Park, CO 80517 Fax: 970-577-7260 drcory@estesparkaudiology.com www.estesparkaudiology.com

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

LANDSCAPING

Sustainable SoluƟons Landscaping • Planting • Stonework • Maintenance Jeff Schmitt Owner

970.616.2703

sustainscapes77@gmail.com

• Tree Care • Fencing • Irrigation 20 Years Experience Horticulture Background Licensed and Insured Locally Owned and Operated

Call us for all of your painting or staining needs!

• Residential/Commercial • Log Homes/Decks • Free Estimates • 4 Year Warranty

• Interior/Exterior • Power Washing • Local References • Licensed & Insured

Tim Stolz, Owner • 970-518-4001• 26 Years Experience e-mail: testolz@hotmail.com • www.bestway-painting.com

LINEN SUPPLY -LAUNDRY SERVICE

HOT TUBS & POOL SERVICES

MASONRY / SNOW REMOVAL

OFFICIANT

PASSPORT PHOTOGRAPHY

PHYSICAL THERAPY

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RENTAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

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SHARPENING / SERVICE

TAXI SERVICE

THRIFT STORES

ROOFING PROPANE

TREE SERVICE

POWER GENERATION

VOICE LESSONS

SECURITY HOME WATCH

PREGNANCY

Sure Lock Homes Services A Watchful Eye While You’re Away

Steve and Evelyn Wilson

970-586-4206

Licensed • Bonded • Insured www.surelockhomeservices.com

WINDOW CLEANING

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The Ultimate Estes Park Experience

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Brand New Home!

NE W History abounds at The Overlook Ranch, offering a meticulous restoration of a legendary Rocky Mountain Estate. The full-log main residence features: 3 native stone fireplaces, hardwood floors throughout, granite kitchen, 4 bedrooms, 40' enclosed porch, panoramic views. In addition, 2-guest cabins offer room for company, caretakers and/or owners. 11-acres border the National Forest~horseback/mountain bike/ATV riding/hunt/hike/play right out the back door! Owner Financing Available. $1,750,000 ~ 3501 Devils Gulch Rd

Sweet Location

NE W

PR ICE

Established ice cream/sweet shop in downtown Estes Park. The Sundae Saloon is ready for you to step in and take it to the next level. Fantastic location with nearby parking and great foot traffic. Corner location allows for outdoor seating. Pony up to the ice cream bar and sit in a saddle stool!

Current menu includes ice cream, shakes, malts, frozen yogurt, smoothies, a variety of chocolates and so much more. Owner carry possible. $99,000 ~ 125 Moraine Avenue

Your Very Own Mountain!

Just completed on a 1-acre lot in Meadowdale Hills, this home features easy main level living with an open Great Room, spacious Kitchen with breakfast bar and lots of storage. 3 Bedrooms & 2 Bathrooms, including Master Suite with walk-in closet. Expansive 42' deck overlooks dedicated open space and mountain views, 2- car attached Garage plus huge unfinished walk-out lower level. $429,000! ~ 646 Meadowview Drive

Pure Coloradoâ&#x20AC;Ś

Tour Rocky Mountain Dream Come True! This custom crafted log home on nearly 2-acres welcomes you with a inviting Front Deck and majestic mountain views. Encompassing 3300sf of living space, this gorgeous home features 3 Bedrooms & 3 Full Bathrooms. Enjoy a spacious Master suite, open Great-Room with vaulted ceilings, stone fireplace and wonderful Kitchen. Even more to love with huge Entertainment Room, attached 3-car Garage plus BONUS Home Office and Workshop/space for hobbies! $650,000 ~ 1264rangeview.srp3d.com

Halloween Fun!

Tour A rare and magical 30-acre property, with end-ofroad privacy yet just moments from town and RMNP. Amazing rock formations, huge views, Aspen Groves, Pine Forest and level areas for recreation.

This well maintained home features beautiful wood beams, moss rock fireplace and numerous windows. Main level living with a total of 3 Bedrooms & 2 Bathrooms plus a large walkout Family/Rec room for entertaining and extra guests. $895,000~ 1267uppervennerranch.srp3d.com

Amazing Community!