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February 19, 2016

Clash Of The Antlers

These two mule deer bucks were recently seen sparring. Soon, they will shed their antlers and start growing new ones. Photo by Dick Coe

We’ve enjoyed beautiful weather in Estes Park with temperatures in the mid 50s, quite nice for February.

Photo by EPNEWS/ Kris Hazelton

Meet the candidates for Mayor & Town Trustee.

See pages 2, 4, & 8-11.

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Update On 2015 International Building Codes And Local Amendments Adoption Due to a scheduling conflict, the Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for February 18 was postponed to Thursday, February 25, 2016. The meeting will begin at 4 p.m. in the Town Board Room. After a year-long public process, this will be the board's final review of the proposed 2015 International Building Codes and local amendments, with the focus being on reviewing the significant changes. The Board of Appeals will make a formal recommendation to the Estes Park Town Board at this meeting.

The Town Board will hear this item on March 8 and March 22, 2016. Public comment will be taken at the March 22nd meeting. Both Town Board meetings take place in the Town Hall Board Room, beginning at 7 p.m. All stakeholders are welcome and encouraged to attend these meetings.

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Voters To Elect Mayor And Three Trustees In April 5 Municipal Election The Town of Estes Park will hold a Municipal Election on Tuesday, April 5, 2016 as a mail ballot-only election for four seats on the Board of Trustees including that of Mayor. Voters will determine who will occupy seats currently held by Mayor Bill Pinkham and Trustees John Ericson, Ron Norris and John Phipps. Mayor Pinkham and Trustee John Ericson are term-limited, Trustee John Phipps will not seek reelection, and Trustee Norris is running for an additional four-year term.

Town Clerk Jackie Williamson has completed the certification and lot drawing for the election. Mayoral candidates, in the order they will appear on the ballot, are Chuck Levine, Todd Jirsa and Christine Heiberger. Trustee candidates are Joseph Placek, Jessica McGee, Paul Fishman, Charley L. Dickey, Cody Rex Walker, Patrick Marty Martchink and Ron Norris. Candidate information is available at www.estes.org/candidates.

The League of Women Voters will hold two voter forums in the Town Board Room of Town Hall, 170 MacGregor Ave. The mayoral forum will take place March 3 at 7 p.m. and the trustee forum will take place March 10 at 6:30 p.m.

Both will be streamed live on local cable channel 12 and via www.estes.org/videos. They will also be recorded for viewing later on the website.

Mail ballots will be mailed to all active voters who live within town limits the week of March 14. Voters who will not

be home to receive a ballot may receive a ballot at a location other than the registered address by completing an application for an absent voter mail ballot, available at www.estes.org/elections. By law, ballots cannot be forwarded with other forwarded mail. For assistance, please contact the Town Clerk’s office at 970577-4777.

Additional important dates: Feb. 19: Ballots mailed to voters registered as an active military or overseas voter.

March 14 – March 18: Ballots mailed to all registered voters.

March 14: Last day for eligible electors to establish residency in the State of Colorado. Register to vote at www.govotecolorado.com, County Clerk office or Town Clerk office up to the day of the election.

April 1: Last day to request an absentee mail ballot to be mailed.

April 5: Election Day – Town Hall polls open 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. Ballots must be received by 7 p.m. to be counted.

April 26: Swearing-in of newly elected Town Trustees and Mayor at the Town Board Meeting.

For more election information, please visit www.estes.org/elections, or contact the Town Clerk’s office at 970-577-4777 or by email at townclerk@estes.org. To receive Town news in your email inbox, please visit www.estes.org/subscribe.

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The mule deer continue their antler clash as other search for dry grass to eat. See related photo on front page.

Dick Coe photography

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Flood Mitigation Community Meeting Takes Place March 4 Residents, businesses encouraged to participate and learn about current community needs and efforts Residents and businesses are encouraged to join floodplain experts from the State of Colorado and Estes Park to discuss community flood mitigation needs and projects on Friday, March 4 from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. in the Town Board Room at Town Hall, 170 MacGregor Ave. “While the flood of 2013 is a distant memory for some, the flood mitigation needs facing our community are perhaps the most significant concern for Estes Park. We should all be paying attention, because they affect every one of us,” commented Town Administrator Frank Lancaster.

Presenters at the March 4 community meeting will include State of Colorado Floodplain Manager Jamie Prochno, Estes Valley Watershed Coalition Director Molly Mills, and Town of Estes Park Environmental Planner Tina Kurtz. The information covered is pertinent to all community members, especially those wondering ‘why should I be concerned?’

The meeting will begin with a presentation and conclude with time for questions.

Agenda topics include: • An overview of the reality and needs resulting from the 2013 Flood • 2016 hydrology studies of Estes Park’s watersheds • Upcoming work by the U.S. Army

Corps of Engineers Silver Jackets program and contacts with downtown businesses • Benefits and requirements of the National Flood Insurance Program • Future floodplain mapping and subsequent adoption by FEMA • How mitigation could reduce the number of properties within the designated Special Flood Hazard Area, which must pay dramatically higher flood insurance rates • Current and potential capital projects for flood mitigation • Master Planning efforts for all Estes Valley watersheds • Watershed Coalition activities and opportunities to get involved • Flood mitigation/proofing projects recommended for private property owners The March 4 flood mitigation meeting will be streamed live on local cable channel 12 and at www.estes.org/videos. It will also be available on the website for viewing later. For more information about the meeting, please contact the Community Development Department at planning@estes.org or 970-577-3721.

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Lexy Jacobson and the famous Elvis the Elk represented Estes Park at the unveiling party in Denver last week. Photos by Lorenzo Chavez

Welcoming Ride The Rockies To Estes Park Summer 2016 The 2016 Ride The Rockies Bicycle Tour will take place over six days from Sunday, June 12 to Friday, June 17.

Estes Park will be part of the tour on Day 5 when cyclists will ride from Grand Lake to Estes Park. At the unveiling of the route party in Denver last

week, Lexy Jacobson and her friend, Elvis the Elk represented Estes Park very well. For more information, contact Ride The Rockies at (303) 954-6700 or visit the event website at ridetherockies.com.

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Estes Park Mayoral Candidate Debate A Mayoral Debate will be held in cess of $100 million.

Estes Park Saturday, Feb. 27 at Mary’s 4. Suspend the Business License Fee. Lake Lodge, 1:00 p.m. in the dining 5. Set an election date to allow the room. With three candidates vying to people of Estes Park to be in charge of major decide the fate of the decisions in Estes Park, LOOP.” it’s important to know Chuck Levine says, who they are and what “Before taking office I they stand for. will have already met Todd Jirsa and Chuck with all of the Town’s Levine are looking forsenior leadership and ward to debating. The have a good idea of all third candidate, Chriscurrent, pending and tine Heiberger, has not proposed projects and responded to requests. any known or even poMeet and greet these tential problems. My Mayoral candidates first 100 days would be and find out, if elected, spent meeting with the what they will do to new Board, individually help Estes Park. and collectively, and Todd Jirsa says, “My starting the process of Mayoral Candidate priorities for the first Chuck Levine board development.

100 days are as folWhen you change one lows: person on a board, 1. Balance the there is a new dynamic.

Town’s 2016 General This time there will be Fund Budget. Cura minimum of three rently the budget new people. We will spends down our reneed to form quickly so serves by $679,000. that we can become effective in our elected 2. Present a plan that roles.” increases the Town’s General Fund UnreEveryone is welcome stricted Reserves from to attend this event, 18% to 33%. hosted by the Estes Park Tea Party Patriots.

3. Develop a plan The chef will prepare that addresses the despecial treats if you’d ferred maintenance of like to come early and Town assets, currently Mayoral Candidate enjoy a snack. estimated to be in exTodd Jirsa

Vegan Potluck Sunday, Feb. 28 Calling all veg-heads!

Join us for a celebration of community and compassion for an all-vegan potluck. Just bring your favorite dish (and a copy of the recipe!) to share.

When: Sunday, February 28, 2-4 p.m.

Where: Estes Valley Library, Hondius

Room In an effort to reduce our footprint and eliminate waste, please bring your own serving ware (plates, utensils, cups, etc.).

For more information or to RSVP, please contact Chazz Glaze at aveganwithaltitude@gmail.com or (970) 235-1586.

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Accepting Submissions For “Drawn To Black Canyon: The History And Beauty Of MacGregor Ranch” Oil painting by Donna Krizek from the collection of Carol Bissel.

Landscape of the Twin Owls and MacGregor Ranch

The story of MacGregor Ranch is one Up to ten images or pieces per individual of inspiration. The MacGregor family entry may be submitted. Owners of the overcame the odds and operated a sucselected artwork will be notified by cessful ranch for three generations. The March 4 and contacted for further inforMacGregor's grit galvanized residents to mation. Works selected by Museum cupreserve this local landmark and its sto- rators will be on loan in the “Drawn to ries. Enduring for nearly 150 years, the Black Canyon: The History and Beauty narrative of MacGregor Ranch is deeply of MacGregor Ranch” exhibit from April intertwined with the beauty and history 8 to October 30, 2016. For specific quesof Black Canyon located north of the vil- tions about this project call 970-577lage of Estes Park. The exhibit will ex3761. plore artwork inspired by this rugged, The Estes Park Museum conducts acyet enchanting environment, while also tivities that preserve, share and respect learning about the MacGregor's history the unique history of Estes Park. For in Estes Park. more information, call the Estes Park The Estes Park Museum is accepting Museum at 970-586-6256 or visit the submissions of artwork and photography Museum’s website at www.estes.org/muof MacGregor Ranch. The deadline for seum. Admission is free. submissions is March 1, 2016.

To have your artwork or photography considered for the exhibit, please send a photograph of it to Museum Director Derek Fortini at dfortini@estes.org or bring it in on digital media such as a flash drive or CD with your contact information. Digital media, such Horses oil painting by Donna Krizek from the as a photograph, must be at collection Jack and Terry Klecka. least 300 dpi in a TIFF file.

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Estes Park Relay For Life Kick-Off Monday, February 22nd The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Estes Valley will hold a free kickoff for the annual event on Monday, February 22, 2016 at on open house from 5:00– 7:00 p.m. at Mama Rose’s 338 E. Elkhorn Ave. Estes Park, CO. Everyone is invited to the kickoff to learn about how to help the American Cancer Society save more lives from cancer.

Guests will have the opportunity to register a team for the Relay For Life event, which will be held on July 16, 2016 at Estes Park High School.

The Relay For Life movement unites communities across the globe to celebrate people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and take action to finish the fight once and for all. Relay For Life events are community gather-

ings where teams and individuals camp out at a school, park, or fairground and take turns walking or running around a track or path. Teams participate in fundraising in the months leading up to the event.

The Relay For Life movement is the world’s largest fundraising event to fight every cancer in every community, with four million participants in 6,000 events worldwide in 2015. Last year, over 200 people participated in the Relay For Life of Estes Park and raised over $40,000.

“This is our community’s opportunity to help save lives from cancer by taking

our message to more people and raising more dollars to fund the fight,” said Jon Hodde. “Together, our efforts can make a big difference.”

Visit www.relayforlife.org/estesparkco to learn more about the event, or contact Jon Hodde at 303-827-4850 or jonhodde@icloud.com.

About the American Cancer Society The American Cancer Society is a global grassroots force of 2.5 million volunteers saving lives and fighting for every birthday threatened by every cancer in every community. As the largest voluntary health organization, the Society's efforts have contributed to a 22 per-

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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.

February 7 At 6:25 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to 1660 Fall River Rd. for a dumpster fire.

February 8 At 12:10 a.m. the EVFPD was paged to 159 Stanley Circle Dr. for an odor investigation.

At 9:16 a.m. an EVFPD officer was paged for a CO detector.

February 9 At 3:57 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to mile marker 2 on Highway 36 for an MVA. February 12 At 8:53 a.m. the EVFPD was paged to 830 Moraine Ave. for fluid cleanup from an MVA. At 9:03 a.m. the EVFPD was paged to 157 W. Elkhorn Ave. for a fire alarm activation.

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Estes Park Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign Meets Goal As a result of direct-mail donations and from bell ringers, for the generosity of generous contributions to The Estes donors and to the local businesses who Park Salvation Army’s Red Kettle 2015 provided support to the Campaign. SpeCampaign, a total of $43,000 was raised, cial thanks to Safeway, the Starbucks inmeeting the fundraising goal for the sea- side at Safeway, Barlow Plaza, the Park son. According to Stephanie Whitfield, Place Mall, and the Post Office for allowPresident of the Estes Park Salvation ing Red Kettles to be placed at those Army Service Exsites. A big thanks tension Unit, apalso goes to the Estes proximately 250 Park Trail Gazette volunteers doand the Estes Park nated more than News for regular 588 hours of servpublicity. ice to ring the Special thanks goes bells at five Red to all 250 enthusiastic Kettle locations volunteer bell ringers around the comthis year. People of all munity. Thanks to ages participated; the hard work of they sang Christmas individual voluncarols, danced (to teers, Red Kettle keep warm and of Captains, local course, raise those service clubs and donations!), and other volunteer some even brought organizations, their friendly pets most bell ringing along for duty. It was shifts were covwonderful to see enEstes Valley Sunrise Rotarian Kristi ered this year.

Elyce, ringing the bell during the 2015 tire families donating By meeting the holiday campaign. Courtesy photo their time together to goal, the Estes celebrate the season.

Park Salvation Army will continue to Of note, tax-deductible donations can provide meaningful financial support to be made year-round by mailing checks Estes Park residents in need throughout to The Salvation Army at P.O. Box 172, the coming year. The Board of Directors Estes Park, CO 80517. Please remember of the Estes Park Salvation Army Service to write “Estes Park Service Extension Extension Unit expresses heartfelt Unit” in the memo line of your check to thanks for the overwhelming support keep all funds local.

February League Program: Program Planning Calling all Leaguers! Our annual Program Planning meeting will be on Wednesday, February 24, at 10:00 in the Hondius Room at the Estes Valley Library. What is the significance of this annual meeting?

This is the League in action. The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages the informed and active participation of citizens in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy. We never endorse political candidates. We do advocate for policy is-

sues, but only once we have studied the issues and taken a position on them by consensus of our members.

Please join us as we review our local positions and consider any changes we might want to make to them. We have also been requested to review certain state and national positions, and give our feedback to LWVCO and LWVUS. Once we have reached consensus on these positions, we can advocate for changes in public policy to better conform to our positions. Everyone is welcome, although only LWV members may vote.

Refreshments will be served.

The N Scale train display at the Rails in the Rockies Denver Unitrack Group. See our video at epnews.com & Facebook. Photo by Gary Hazelton/ EPNEWS

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MAYORAL CANDIDATES Bios from Town Website

Christine Heiberger

Estes Park Resident for two years Prior Experience, Career Information-Baker, freelance artist with over

25+ years of customer service and retail management experience, and former business owner Previous Participation on Town Boards or Committees-Student Lobbyist, community activist, team leader for Foothills United Way Flood Cleanup, event organizer Educational Background-Attended “The High School of Art and Design,” “Parsons School of Design,” “Adelphi School of Business,” “Broome Community College” Eighteen years ago I came to Colorado from New York via a job promotion and haven’t looked back. When I came to Estes Park, I knew this was where I’d

spend the rest of my life. Majestic views, awe inspiring wildlife and wonderful people.

After growing up in a small town where everyone knew each other and looked after one another, finding Estes Park made me feel at home. For fifteen years I lived and worked in Boulder and watched the town grow so fast it made one’s head spin. Locals moved out and people gave up trying to be part of the community due to so much uncontrolled growth without concern for the citizens.

Many people in the wonderful town of Estes Park also see the writing on the wall, if we don’t stop and look carefully that is what will come of Estes Park. Regard for all the people who are the foun-

dation of what makes a town, neighborhood and community a welcoming place must be at the forefront of our thinking. We must plan carefully and thoughtfully. Growing gracefully and developing tastefully in character with the values and quality of life which all have come to expect are favorable over unrestrained growth.

As a breast cancer survivor, cancer free for ten years I see the urgency for a stable community in which to share all the joys and sorrows of life. So for those of you who wonder, “Why is her hair purple?” I have to say I wear it with pride for myself and all others who have survived.

I want to be your Mayor because I love this Town, and I think that we can do better. My 30 plus years of living in Estes Park, building a home, raising a family, running several successful businesses on Elkhorn Avenue, and six years as the Estes Park School District President, uniquely qualifies me for the position of Mayor.

I believe that we need to be fiscally conservative and yet find effective and creative solutions to some of the Town’s most pressing issues. The Town is at a financial crossroads and it should concern everyone that lives here. I will provide the leadership and the experience to rid the Town of the $679,00 in red ink, found in the 2016 General Fund Budget.

I will work with the board to return the Town’s General Fund Reserves to a safer and more secure level while addressing the millions of dollars in deferred maintenance and lack of re-capitalization in-

vestment. As an advocate for you, I will work to reduce the size of the proposed flood plain and the cost of flood insurance premiums for both homeowners and businesses. I also believe that you have the wisdom to decide the LOOP issue. I will support putting this issue to a popular vote.

You, your families and your businesses are what make up the very fiber of this community. Your voice in Estes Park’s future needs to be heard.

Board leadership needs to be entrusted to someone capable of making tough choices. I will honor my Oath of Office; to follow and support the Ordinances of the Town of Estes Park.

Our town is at a crossroads. Real leadership, with a proven track record and a commitment to the rule of law, is the only way we guarantee this community the future it deserves.

Educational Background: I have a BS (Alpine Ecology) from the University of Colorado in 1973.

I would like to be your Mayor to help guide Estes Park through the very important next few years and ensure our collective success. To accomplish this, I offer experience in the following areas: Vision - The challenge for the future is to help align all of the entities who contribute to Estes, from the young families to the retired residents, from the nonprofits to the business professionals, so that we are all “rowing in the same direction.” We all have opinions on the future and it will be up to your Mayor to help them coalesce. I have helped many organizations through strategic planning and vision identification.

Collaboration - It is my experience that when we collaborate, we solve problems that are otherwise impossible. There is

far less discord when all affected parties have a hand in problem identification, solution evaluation and the entire decision making process. Your new Mayor will need to be able to assemble, listen to, and honor all points of view. I am a trained facilitator.

Voice - Each and every citizen, business owner and visitor must feel empowered to communicate concerns.

Your new Mayor will need to expand outreach to include all in the community, and beyond. As an elected official, I have always made myself available to all. In addition, I have given Estes Park a voice in local, countywide, state-wide and national forums.

I have the training, I have the experience, and I have the desire to be YOUR NEXT MAYOR.

Todd Alyn Jirsa

How long have you lived in Estes Park: 32 years Prior Experience - Career Information: I have 30 years of experience leading and managing successful businesses on Elkhorn Ave. in Estes Park. My resume includes 12 years of community service with the Estes Park School District, culminating

with six years as the Board of Education President. I was a founding Board member of the Arapahoe, Roosevelt, Pawnee (ARP) Foundation. I served two years as the Treasurer of the Centennial Board of Cooperative Educational Services. In 2009, my peers awarded me with the CASB McGuffey Award; this award honors unique board members who bring committed and passionate service to their board work.

Previous Participation on Town Boards or Committees: Estes Park Awards Selection Committee – Teacher of the Year.

Educational Background: Iowa State University – Bachelors of Business Administration – Management, FAA Private Pilot Certificate with Land and Seaplane Ratings, FAA Repairman Inspection Certificate for Experimental Aircraft.

Chuck Levine

How long in Estes Park: 14 years Prior Experience: I worked for 27 1⁄2 years for the Federal Government primarily in Information Technology management. I started as a computer programmer and guided my career through several cities and many as-

signments to finish as the Chief of Staff and primary deputy to the national director of field operations, an organization of approximately 2,000 employees in all field locations from coast to coast, border to border.

Previous Participation on Town Boards and Committees: I was elected Town Trustee in 2004 and reelected in 2008. From 2008 – 2012, I served as Mayor Pro Tem. I chaired the Town’s Public Works Committee from 2005 – 2008. I chaired the Town’s Community Development/Community Services Committee from 2008 – 2012. I was on the Board of Adjustment from 2004 – 2012 and served as chair for 2010. I was on the Tree Board from 2006 – 2012. I was elected to the Park Hospital District Board of Directors in 2014 and serve as Board Secretary.

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TRUSTEE CANDIDATES Bios from Town Website

Paul Fishman

How long have you lived in Estes Park: 14 Years Prior Experience – Career Information: My preparation to be a Town Trustee began when I graduated from Johnson & Wales University in 1992 with a degree in Hospitality Management. My first post-graduate job was as the first American Chef on a Cunard luxury ship cruising the Mediter-

ranean, the Caribbean, and the Amazon.

My 22-year career in the restaurant industry enabled me to travel the world, acquire experience as a Chef ranging from fine dining and cruise ships to restaurant start-ups and consulting, to preparing a meal for the President-elect of the United States.

The relevance of my experience as a Chef to being a Trustee is that, as a Chef, I was responsible for assembling and managing a team that could reliably produce high quality products under pressure. To be effective as a Chef and team leader, I had to be a straight shooter, say what I meant and do what I said, listen carefully, facilitate discussion and thoroughly understand the issues, and make decisions that were practical, effective, and resulted in a strong organization that was prepared to face the future.

Like being a Chef, to make effective decisions as a Trustee, I believe you have to seek out and listen to the diversity of opinion in our community, listen to Town Staff

input, do your own research, and try to find practical, effective solutions that balance community interests with the needs of the future.

Previous Participation on Town Boards or Committees: 2017 Economic Development Committee; 2007 Citizens Information Academy.

Educational Background: B.S. in Hospitality Management, Johnson & Wales University, Rhode Island.

I am running for Estes Park Town Trustee because I care deeply about Estes Park.

I believe I have the knowledge, skills, and judgment needed to implement practical solutions to the issues our community faces, prepare for the future, and protect the Estes Park we love.

I am prepared to be an effective Trustee in three ways.

First, to thoroughly understand the Town’s current and future issues and their histo-

ries, and understand how Town government works. For the last two years I have acquired this understanding by attending every Town Trustee meeting, every Estes Valley Planning Commission meeting, and many other organizational Board meetings.

Second, to work effectively with all involved groups to accomplish critical tasks. My career as a chef required me to develop skills to quickly identify critical issues, identify solutions from all team members, and execute practical solutions under time pressure.

Third, to use good judgment as a member of the Board. The basis of good judgment involves considering the current and future good of our community over individual interests, a commitment to honesty and clear two-way communication, and a determination to seek out and listen to all points of view regarding important community issues.

consultant. While in Texas, Charley worked on the Comprehensive Planning Committee for the better part of a year and also the Burnet County Transportation Committee. After moving to Estes Park in 2009, he attended the Citizen’s Information Academy in 2010 then the Citizen’s Police Academy in 2011. He served on the Transportation Visioning Committee, was a charter board member of the Design Sign Review Board, served as a Planning Commissioner and was a member of the Mayor’s Initiative on Economic Development.

His community involvement includes serving on Boards of the Estes Valley Partners for Commerce, the Downtown Business Partners and the GO NOCO Board. He is currently a member of Estes Area Lodging Association, Estes Park in Bloom Committee, Town Events Committee, Paint Estes Pink Committee, Estes Park Table Tennis Club, Estes Park Fourteeners Club and League of Women Voters. He was the Charter

President to Longs Peak Rotary Club and member of the Rotary Club of Estes Park.

Moving to Estes Park in 2009 and marrying Kathleen George in 2011 has proven to be the best decision ever. Charley met, proposed, and married his bride here in Estes Park at the Stanley Hotel. They enjoy working together at their business Rustic Mountain Charm in downtown Estes Park.

Their extended family includes Charley’s Dad in Cheyenne, Wyoming and Kathleen’s two sons who live in Frederick and Timnath with their wives and two grandsons. The first granddaughter is due to arrive this coming March.

Charley’s interests include mountaineering (having made the summit of all the Colorado Fourteeners twice) and continuing to climb Longs annually when possible, table tennis, Bridge, chess, pool, business and Town Government.

Charley L. Dickey

Charley L. Dickey IV was born in Columbus, NE. As a young boy he vacationed in Colorado almost every summer. After high school and a couple of college semesters, Charley enlisted in the USAF then began his career working at a large commercial printing company in Omaha, NE. As a successful production manager, he moved to Dallas, TX then Belcamp,

MA and back to Denver, CO working with large commercial printing companies.

In 1988, Charley bought his first company, Little ol’ Printshop in Cheyenne, WY. Since then he has created a dozen different companies including a Real Estate agency, property management and maintenance company, computer sales and service company, real estate development company, consulting company and most notably a government contracting company called Denali Ventures, Inc. Denali Ventures, a national company, achieved the honor of being named the Inc. 500 magazine of 133rd and 69th in 2002 and 2003 respectively fastest growing companies in the country. It was also the fastest growing company in Wyoming both years.

Since 2005, Charley has been involved with city government both in Marble Falls, Texas as a developer and in Estes Park, Colorado as a businessman and

Patrick Marty Martchink Since moving to Estes Park in 2009, I’ve worked as a physical therapist and have had the opportunity to meet so many wonderful individuals. I was originally drawn to Estes Park for many of the same reasons others are; the natural beauty, access to the outdoors, and a sense of adventure. I was immediately captured by the community and knew that this was now my home. Over the next several years I met some amazing friends, managed to fall in love with and marry a “local” girl, and start a family of my own.

As a young father, husband, and fulltime employee living and working in the Town of Estes Park, I feel I can offer a unique perspective as a Town Trustee that will better represent the populous as a whole. As a physical therapist, I understand the importance of harboring a community that encourages health, education, and overall wellness. A healthy community is a happier community and I believe that by improving access and encouraging healthy activities it can only make the town better. We should encourage opportunities for economic

growth to provide families a chance to live, grow, and stay in Estes Park.

This will provide additional tax revenue, improve our school attendance, and help foster a more sustainable future for the Town.

If you agree that the future is just as important as Estes Park's past, I’d appreciate your vote in the upcoming election.

For Family. For Future.

Patrick “Marty” Martchink

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TRUSTEE CANDIDATES Bios from Town Website

Jessica McGee Having been born and raised in Estes Park, and now that I am working and raising my own family here, it is my goal to be a voice and representative for young, professional families in Estes Park. I have a fantastic mix of history, experience and community involvement which position me to be well-informed, level-headed, and deeply involved with my home and our community. My family has occupied the Estes Valley since the mid-1960s; I was born at Elizabeth Knutson Memorial Hospital (now

EPMC) in 1981. My first job was the rainbow slide downtown, and I worked on Elkhorn Ave. for seven summers through high school/college. I was an exchange student to Mexico for my junior year of high school, thanks to our Sunrise Rotary (and, yep, I still speak Spanish!). At Colorado State University, I studied Communication and Philosophy and worked as a Community Coordinator in international/family housing. That experience lead me to manage dozens of HOA properties in the Denver-metro

Ron Norris (Incumbent)

How long have you lived in Estes Park? My wife Linda and I have been full-time residents for nine years. We don’t expect to ever live anywhere else.

Prior Experience- Career Information: Four decades with the DuPont Company, as project manager and engineering leader for businesses around the world. I have used that

experience extensively on the Town Board as we work to recover from the 2013 flood and continue upgrading our infrastructure. I believe we can continue to make improvements, while maintaining our town’s unique character.

Previous Participation on Town Boards and Committees:  Board member, Community Resources Council (2008-09)  Member, ARD (2008-2011; President in 2008)  Member, Friends of the Estes Park Museum and Foundation (since 2008)  Estes Valley Planning Commission (2009-2012; Chair in 2010);  Member, Economic Development Task Force (2012-2013)  Town Trustee (2012-2016), serving on the Community Development/Community Services Committee, Chair of the Public Safety, Utilities, and Public Works Committee, Town Board Liaison

to Visit Estes Park and a member of the Bear Education Task Force Educational Background: 1965: Lamar High School in Houston, Texas. 1969: Chemical Engineering degree, University of Texas at Austin. Four decades of professional leadership experience in planning, budgeting, project management, business development, and environmental stewardship.

Linda and I are here because Estes Park is a unique place. We have a deep connection with the community and the land. We share, with many others, a love for the small-town character of this valley. We want to help this community to thrive, without changing what makes us such a great place to live.

Key Accomplishments as a Trustee: Worked with other Trustees and Staff to:  Improve the Town’s strategic planning process  Adopt Policy Governance to improve government effectiveness

area. I returned to Estes in 2014 to manage a hotel and worked part-time at the library. I’ve participated in both the Citizen’s Information Academy and the Citizen’s Police Academy, and volunteer in my daughter’s 4th grade classroom regularly. I also work fulltime for the Estes Park Housing Authority. I find the more I do, the more I want to do. I don’t enter this election with a single-minded agenda, but with a genuine affinity for our home, and hope you will support me in this election. Thank you!

 Begin implementation of dozens of flood recovery programs  Obtain a limited sales tax increase to support community improvements  Take steps to provide improved broadband capability  Develop programs to improve workforce housing opportunities  Promote more and better outreach to residents My experience in long-range planning, engineering, project management, and leadership, as well as four years as Trustee, make me well-qualified to continue to help lead the Town. I have the time, energy, and desire to continue serving as your Trustee.

You will always know where I stand, and you will always get my best efforts. I would greatly appreciate your support.

Joseph Placek

Resident of Estes Park for two years Prior Experience- Career Information: Engineering Management: focus on “green” technologies. Responsibilities including capital asset management; protecting intellectual

property including patent research in Washington D.C.; grant and proposal writing with specialized training by the State of California. 1986-2002 Owner: Graphic design studio 19821988 Owner: Musical production company 1980-1993 Previous Participation on Town Boards and Committees: Not a career politician, involved in economic revival roundtable & engineering incubator; land reclamation projects over 35 years including United Way team leader working on 2013 flood recovery of Boulder’s parks and trails; citizen’s group devoted to preservation of an historic merry-goround; volunteer at various food banks over 30 years; citizen activist for code enforcement.

Growing up in a family of home

builders, I learned the value of creating stable neighborhoods full of long term residents and have come to recognize the importance of the community that evolves from these neighborhoods.

A lifelong artist and naturalist, I moved to Colorado over 30 years ago to engage in the opportunities that the outdoors has to offer; skiing, hiking, bicycling, wonderful mountain vistas and awe inspiring wildlife to name a few. A certain amount of commerce is appropriate to extend accessibility and hospitality to all visitors to our national park.

Development must be handled with restraint and good taste and refurbishment of our more mature business neighborhoods is necessary. We need to look to the safety and needs of the residents and visitors, both for a more diverse and robust year-round business environment

and for community. stability. We shouldn’t ask what we can do for our businesses but rather: What are our businesses doing to promote community and a welcoming place to visit.

My background in engineering management and a lifelong commitment to continuous education give me the skills to perform the tasks associated with good governance, especially the formidable amount of technical reading and use of judgment in matters of cost efficiency. Fundamental responsibilities of municipal business operations and maintaining a minimum of waste, redundancies, and inefficiencies while preserving the town character must be paramount before we look to the narrow desires of any special interest group.

The time has come to plant the trees under whose shade we will never sit.

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TRUSTEE CANDIDATES Bios from Town Website

Cody Rex Walker How long have you lived in Estes Park: 30 years Relevant Experience: Owner operator Sombrero Ranch. Owner operator Hi Country Stables (RMNP). Current President of the local school board. Eagle Scout.

Previous board experience: 20 years sitting on various corporate boards; five years on the Estes Park school board.

Educational Background: Bachelor degree, Business, Colorado State University I want to serve on the town board to be an advocate for the citizens of Estes Park.

Serving the community that you live in is a duty. The oath you take to represent and advocate for the citizens is the highest priority of that service. I’ll focus on leadership through service. We have many issues to address, like our roads, our declining town reserves, a rapidly changing Front Range and the growing size of our town government.

I judge a good day’s work by what is accomplished, not just what good intentions were at the start. We need leaders that will speak up for the business community and the citizens, not just advocate on behalf of the town government.

A vote for me is a vote for yourself, because I don’t carry any agenda except to be your voice downtown. I approach things with a ‘let’s get it done’ attitude. The people of this community need that sort of an advocate on the town board.

I’m from Estes Park and consider it the greatest town on earth. I know it was built by the people, not by the government, and I am committed to making the voice of the citizens be the loudest. The people of this town are ready to be heard on the town board and I am excited to be part of that process.

Watch the Estes Park News for continuing coverage of the Town of Estes Park Board Elections as we get closer to the April 5th, 2016 mail-in ballot election.

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Incubator Planning To Leverage Estes Park’s Human Capital

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Estes Park EDC announced this week the launch of an initiative, “Leveraging Human Capital for a Sustainable Business Incubator.” The initiative seeks to complete a feasible, sustainable business plan for a business incubator program based in the Estes Valley.

“We believe that Estes Park has unique, untapped assets and capabilities on which to build an incubator program with the potential for national draw,” said project lead Kyle Cox, who also serves as Managing Director of ATP Fund, a seed-stage venture capital firm based in Austin, Texas. “Our collaborative approach will design an incubator program that will complement and reinforce the unique assets and capabilities, support the businesses that grow from it, and market the resulting Estes Park ecosystem nationally and internationally.”

What is an incubator? Business incubators nurture the development of entrepreneurial companies, helping them survive and grow. According to the International Business Innovation Association, the most common goals of incubation programs are creating jobs in a community, enhancing a community’s entrepreneurial climate, retaining businesses in a community, building or accelerating growth in a local industry, and diversifying local economies.

According to Kyle Cox, Estes Park differs from the parts of the country that usually participate in incubation discussions. As a result, it needs a custom incubation program. His team’s perspective is that building a generic incubator based on “incubation best practices” would be unlikely to deliver value to the Estes Park community. The term incubator is now understood to cover a variety of infrastructure, programming, and value-delivery models. The incubation program that fully leverages Estes Park’s assets and capabilities look very

different from (and should complement) successful incubation programs in Boulder, Denver, and elsewhere.

In addition to Kyle Cox, the project team includes: • Mike Freeman, CEO of the Rocky Mountain Innosphere, a state-wide business incubator based in Fort Collins and associated with Colorado State University.

• Isaac Barchas, head of the Austin Technology Incubator (ATI), associated with the University of Texas-Austin, and the longest-established venture incubator in the United States. The Texas • State Comptroller’s office pays ATI to create and coordinate incubators throughout the state of Texas.

• Ryan Field, research manager at the Austin Technology Incubator and lead researcher at LiveOak Venture Partners.

• Jamie Rhodes, who founded both the Central Texas Angel Network and the Association of Texas Angel Networks.

“Leveraging expertise and human capital is a prime opportunity for Estes Park to foster local entrepreneurs,” said Jon Nicholas, President/CEO of Estes Park EDC. “We are pleased to have access to a team of great experience.”

Estes Park EDC is also forming a local committee to assist with completion of the project. Committee members to date include local business owners, entrepreneurs and angel investors.

The team will be visiting Estes Park on March 8 - 10. Watch for further details, including an open opportunity for public discussion of the project and how local residents can become involved.

The project is funded through a federal award from the U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration to the Estes Park EDC and the Town of Estes Park.

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“Hale A Pedicab” New Business Coming To Estes Park This May

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bring your instruments, bring your songs, play some music, have some fun!

KARAOKE Friday & Saturday • 9pm Hale A Pedicab LLP would like to announce that it will be offering service in and around Estes Park beginning in Ryan Hale May 2016!

We are a locally owned, family business that is 100% 0 emissions. Hale A Pedicab service will include downtown, fairgrounds, "motel row" on Big Thompson Ave and out to Fall River Road. We've lived and worked in Estes Park for over 20 years with experience guiding cycling tours in the area as well as working on the ambulance service and with local law enforcement.

A little bit about us: Cabs - Our cabs are locally manufactured...not just here in America, but only 40 miles away! They seat 4 and come equipped with USB chargers for passengers to power up their electronic devices while on the go. Riders can cruise open air, with a sun canopy, or with a full, weather-proof enclosure depending on the weather. The cabs come with stepups and grab bars for easy loading and unloading and passengers will enjoy the fact that the carriages also have suspension.

Safety - With 24 years of combined experience in emergency medicine and law enforcement, safety is a priority. Our cabs come with seat belts, turn signals, headlamps, and tail lights. We are fully insured and our drivers must have a clean driving record and criminal background check, a current AMERICAN driver's license and undergo training before carrying passengers. We also follow local and state traffic laws as well as check-in regularly with local law enforcement to ensure safe operation and keep abreast of any changes in local planning or traffic regulations.

Our Business - It's super important to

us that every effort is made to be a local business. From our bike manufacturer and bike part supplier to our bank, insurance, storage and every other aspect of the business, we are here to support the local business community.

Our aim is to expand the reach of tourists by helping them access EVERY part of downtown and beyond. In most businesses, they pride themselves on NOT taking shortcuts, but at Hale A Pedicab, that's exactly what we do. We want to stay out of the way as much as possible...let's face it, traffic is bad enough whether or not there are pedicabs downtown. We want to get people where they want to go as safely and quickly as possible. That means we will be staying out of traffic as much as we can and using our local knowledge to access destinations, sometimes taking short-cuts...all while following the local traffic laws!

Availability - We are available by appointment or by just waving us down.

For the most part, we will be running during peak visitor/traffic times, on weekends and afternoons and evenings starting May 20. We are also available for parties, weddings, tours, and special events. We will also be announcing some fun activities and themes that will highlight cruising to local businesses. You can find us on Twitter, Facebook, and at our web site: www.haleapedicab.vpweb.com Please email or call us with any questions or comments you may have about this exciting and novel new way to see Estes Park! Ryan and Paula Hale, Hale A Pedicab LLP, 970-215-4030.

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I feel like the “Perils of Pauline!” Now most of you “young things” will not know what the heck I am talking about so I best explain the “Perils of Pauline” so you will know how I feel. Many, many years ago to encourage young people to attend Friday night movies, there was always a “short” before he actual feature movie. The “short” was called a serial because like soap operas, it never ended but rather continued the following Friday with the heroine (or hero) in dire peril at the close of each serial. “Perils of Pauline” was such a serial with Pauline having some kind of threat or calamity hanging over her head at the end of each episode.

Well, I have gone from a bad fall to a cold and now a sinus infection for the last two weeks. I don’t dare to ask what is next!

To add to my misery, I had recently started a new kitchen project that began with just changing out a set of cabinets to get more counter space. Of course then I had too much “stuff ” and nowhere to put it. After finally getting rid of the excess, I realized I now needed new counter tops.

Do you realize that new counter tops mean no sink, dishwasher or range top until the counter tops are installed? I have been camping out with an induction hot plate, a microwave and a wash tub in the wash room along with the brace on my sprained wrist. What fun.

But hope is on the way, I am supposed to get the counters Tuesday. Then, I will start cleaning up all the pots, flatware etc. that had to be stored in the dining room.

With this bad cold I have, I did make my chicken broth or soup on the hot plate and have been enjoying that. I am getting a little tired of chicken though.

Can you even guess how many ways you can fix boiled chicken? I would hazard an estimate of as many ways as there are stars in the sky. Since I am rather limited in my cooking and I have a number of entertaining commitments I have to get inventive. Having had the following recipe hanging around for a long time I think this is as good a time as any to make it. I bet that it would be fun to do with the kids and I cannot think of anyone who would not like it. What is there not to like about chocolate? And just maybe with the corn flakes it is a bit healthy.

Well I tried! As a side note, notice the name is Ice Box Candy, boy is that dating me. No, I grew up with refrigerated storage but many did and still call the refrigerator an ice box.

Chocolate Ice Box Candy Melt 1 lb. milk chocolate and 2 squares Baker’s semi sweet chocolate in top of double boiler.

Pour over 5 cups of corn flakes and 1 cup of broken nuts.

Drop by teaspoon on wax paper on cookie sheet and refrigerate at least 45 minutes.

This recipe comes from Eleanor K. Thank you, I have had it for a long time, bet you thought I would never publish it.

I would like to publicly offer my sympathy to Kris Hazelton and family on the loss of her mother. Been there, done that and I empathize with her and her family.

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

Flea Market At The American Legion April 2 Hear ye, hear ye, all garage salers! It’s been a long winter, time to get out and shop at a fun Flea Market event.

Where: American Legion When: April 2 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Funds earned will go to help purchase a new roof for the American Legion Hall.

The overstuffed can rent a six foot table

for $20 or an eight foot or round table for $25 to sell their merchandise.

The understuffed can shop and donate goods for the new roof as the Legion will have their own table set up for any donations.

Mail or drop off a check at the American Legion by March 25.

See you there.

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Spring Oil Painting Class Taught By Artist Dawn Normali

Dawn Normali taught an oil painting class thru the Outreach program in January of this year. Students wanted more so she is coming back for a second round! This session will focus on dramatic landscapes, city lights, countrysides and seascapes. This second session is an opportunity for you to jump in. Tell your friends and gather together!

Wednesdays, 6-8:30 p.m.

Start 2/24/16, Five weeks Location: Estes Park High School Art Room 282 Class Fee of $85 + $50 Supply Fee (which provides participants with access to a variety of canvas boards, brushes, gels, paints palettes and more.)

Total Fee: $135 Beginners, intermediate and advanced painters are welcome. This class will be loose, fun, and colorful. Classes will include demonstrations; painting together in steps; discussion of set-up, drawing/composition, mixing colors and values of colors. Participants will paint from photos; please bring a selection of images to the first class.

For a full description and registration visit www.EstesOutreach.org Photo above is a painting by Dawn Normali, Afternoon on the Bluffs, Oil, 2015.

Dawn is a long-time resident of Estes Park that shows and sells her oil paintings at fairs across the country.

EPMS Book Fair

The Estes Park Middle School will be getting groovy at their annual book fair from February 29-March 3, 7:30 a.m.4:30 p.m. and March 4 from 7:30-11:30.

The theme is Peace, Love, and Books, and students will have contests and dress up days throughout the week to get hip to reading.

Community members and families are encouraged to come support literacy in our schools by attending the fair (bell bottoms optional). Ya dig?

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Taxes Made Simple!

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Estes Park Bridal Show This Sunday At The Events Complex

“If you are thinking about a dream wedding in the mountains, you don’t want to miss this fabulous event! The Estes Park Wedding Association Bridal Show will be held this Sunday, February 21, 2016 from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at the Estes Park Event Complex, 1125 Rooftop Way. Tickets are $10 for the bride and $5 for each additional guest.

Whether you are planning a large destination wedding or an intimate mountain

affair, our vendors are ready to assist in making your dream wedding day perfect and easy to plan! Come for the weekend to make memories for a lifetime! Don’t miss the hourly drawings and the grand prize is a cruise for two on Celebrity Cruise Lines! Tickets are available at estesparkweddings.com Check out EstesParkWeddings.com!

Choose Estes Park your mountain wedding location....Your vows, our views!

Saturday RMNP Program On Bears Saturday evening programs held at 7 p.m. at the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center throughout the winter.

On Saturday, February 27, the rangerled program will be about the challenge we face to ensure black bears will continue to have a place to thrive into the next century. A presentation will be followed by the opportunity for participants to share their own views and take part in a facilitated discussion aimed to explore and share thoughts on black bears, their EP NEWS/ Kris Hazelton Can Bears Maintain “Wild” Behavior habitat and uses of our national parks. and Find a Home Among 4 Million Upcoming programs: Visitors?

Saturday, March 12 - Research On August 25, 1916, the National Park Please join us for these special proService was established to protect grams and be part of the National Park America’s national heritage sites. To cel- Service Centennial. For further informaebrate the National Park Service Cention about Rocky Mountain National tennial, Rocky Mountain National Park Park please call the park’s Information will be offering a series of truly unique Office at (970) 586-1206.

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5 - 7 pm Thursday, February 25 140 Moraine Ave in the Park Theatre Mall

Pop Up At The Park Theatre Mall Estes Valley artists and creative businesses are coming together to present the town’s first official Pop Up Shop (and Show). The line-up for this initial event includes visual arts (jewelry, ceramics, travel posters, watercolor, and film) to performance art (live music and storytelling) to Snowy Peak’s wines, which are fermented and bottled right here in Estes Park!

The idea of a Pop Up Shop is to transform an unused space in a downtown district for the presentation or sale of art.

It is meant to be exciting, delightful, and promote interaction between artists and viewers. A Pop Up Shop is also an opportunity to re-invigorate unused retail

space. In this case, Jenna and Sharon from the Park Theatre have offered the use of a former scrapbooking store along the Park Theatre Mall.

Please join us on Thursday, February 25th from 5 to 7 p.m. at 140 Moraine Avenue. This storefront is along the Park Theater Mall, next door to Colorado Hats. Tell a friend, bring a friend, and/or make a new friend there. Beware, you may walk out with a new treasure.

More information on all the artists can be found on the Estes Arts District website at www.estesartsdistrict.org/events.

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A Vital Resource For Community Needs

The Estes Park Learning Place (EPLP) serves as a vital resource for a need that keeps increasing – education. By tutoring learners of all ages, The Learning Place staff, continues to strengthen the community, one person at a time.

Through partnership with Estes Park High School’s Success Center, Estes Park Middle School’s Study Tables and the Estes Valley Library’s ACT Prep Class, The Learning Place provides support for school-aged learners to reach their academic goals. In addition, The Learning Place also serves adults in need of GED, college, job and/or graduate school preparation.

Whether helping youth improve their grades and test scores, or adults to prepare for and pass a real estate license exam or obtain a GED, The Estes Park Learning Place helps all students reach their dream! As a result of one-on-one tutoring, one EPLP student passed her math placement exam – doubling her test score! Another student raised her

ACT score from 21 to 24, enabling her more options for college admission. A college algebra student took advantage of EPLP services, improving his overall score from 30% to 93%.

In addition to oneon-one tutoring services, EPLP provides instruction for small groups and classes that help build skills.

Over the summer, elementary students benefited from additional reading support through EPLP’s “Reading Fun Club,” housed within the Kids Café summer program. While a group of middle school students learned about the American Revolution through a workshop called, “What did Martha Do?” – a program funded by a grant from the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

The Estes Park Learning Place is a 501 c -3 organization that is run by a volunteer board of directors and staffed by 6 tutors, a Spanish-speaking Liaison and an Interim Executive/Program Director, all of whom are committed to maintaining program offerings for a growing numbers of students, many of whom are in need of greater financial assistance.

For more information about The Estes Park Learning Place, please visit www.eplearningplace.org.

Merry Marthas Meeting

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The Merry Marthas will meet on Friday, February 26, at 9:30 a.m. at the Presbyterian Community Church of the Rockies on Brodie Avenue. Merry Marthas is a group of women who sew, knit or crochet, and then donate their finished projects to local charities. New members are always welcome. For more information, please call Jan Ludlum at 586-6544.

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Estes Park Medical Center Physical Therapist To Offer Spring Parkinson’s “Tune Up” Program land at Baltimore Medical School’s program in physical therapy. He has over 35 years of clinical experience treating geriatric inpatient, outpatient and skilled nursing settings. His clinical practice emphasis is in the treatment of movement disorders and Parkinson ’s disease and is certified in the Parkinson’s Wellness Recovery program.

The Parkinson’s Wellness Recovery program is a framework for treating people with Parkinson’s to improve physical performance. This is an evidence based, client centered program which uses exercise as medicine. Therapists are trained to address the key deficits of their clients with Parkinson’s to improve balance, movement, cardiovascular stamina, and strength to increase independence and reduce falls.

This unique program has been shown by peer reBy: Kerrie Hill viewed research to significantly reduce Beginning the week of March 1, 2016, the disabling symptoms of Parkinson’s Estes Park Medical Center Rehabilitation such as rigidity, slowness of movement, Department will be offering appointshuffling gait, and poor balance. ments for a Parkinson’s specific therapy Persons who are interested in attending treatment program. The program, entithe tune up program, should contact tled, Parkinson’s Wellness Recovery will their primary care physician to fax a encompass 8 weeks with appointments physical therapy evaluation and treatavailable on Tuesday’s and Thursday’s. ment order to the rehabilitation departBob Waldchen, Physical Therapist for ment at 970-577-4336. For more inforEstes Park Medical Center, will be promation or to schedule an appointment, viding the evaluations and treatments. call 970-577-4368. Each appointment is Waldchen received his degree in physi- for individual patient therapy. cal therapy from the University of Mary-

Free Grant Seeking Basics Workshop Offered Tuesday, February 23, 10 – 11:30 a.m.

The Estes Park Nonprofit Resource Center presents a free workshop on grant seeking basics for nonprofit organizations on Tuesday, February 23 from 10 – 11:30 a.m. in the Computer Lab at the Estes Valley Library.

This workshop will provide an overview of the funding research process for nonprofits seeking grants from foundations, corporations, and grantmaking public charities.

We will offer tips on how best to identify funding sources for your nonprofit organization, highlighting the electronic and print resources available for free at the Estes Valley Library.

The workshop will include a demon-

stration of Foundation Directory Online, the Foundation Center’s premiere searchable database that provides information on more than 110,000 grantmakers and more than 3 million grant records as well as the Colorado Grants Guide, Colorado’s leading online tool for grant funding research.

Participants may stay in the computer lab after the workshop to utilize these grant search databases.

To Register please visit www.estesvalleylibrary.org and select the “Calendar” tab. Then proceed to the February 23 date, select the event and follow the online instructions. Or email Jill Lancaster at director@epnonprofit.org or call 970480-7805.

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Theme, Prizes Unveiled For 2016 Estes Park Duck Race “FESTIVAL” The Fall River may be crusted with ice, but the 2016 Duck Race is just around the bend. The Duck Race Committee has unveiled this year’s race theme and major prizes. The list of charities and groups that will benefit is complete, the roster of major and associate sponsors finalized.

The 2016 theme is Duck Race Festival.

The Saturday, May 7 Festival will offer expanded activities in Bond Park and George Hix Riverside Plaza, a Duck Waddle 5K sponsored by the Estes Park Running Club, and a scavenger hunt hosted by local businesses. From beer to pancakes, from interactive games for the kids to live music, the Festival promises fun for all ages, said 2016 ‘Big Duck’

Rene Moquin.

“This is The Rotary Club of Estes Park’s largest fundraising and fun-raising event, a not-to-be missed Saturday in the mountains,” Moquin said.

Major prizes will inspire travel to exciting destinations this year. A $20 adoption will mean a chance at winning: • Grand Prize trip to the Emerald Isle for two, worth up to $6,000. The seven-day/six-night Ireland package includes sightseeing, hotels and some meals.

• Second Prize trip to Disneyland in California or Puerto Vallarta, Mexico for two. The four-day/three-night package is worth up to $3,000. The Disneyland option includes 3-day park hopper pass and hotel. The Puerto Vallarta trip includes accommodations at a beachfront, four-star all-inclusive resort.

• Third Prize trip to New Orleans, San Francisco or Las Vegas for two. The four-day/three night package is worth up to $2,000.

All of the major prizes include airfare from Denver and round-trip transportation to hotels.

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Estes Park will arrange the trips.

According to Scott Thompson, Duck Race Committee member, offering travel prizes adds to the general excitement surrounding the race.

“We heard so many positive comments about last year’s prizes that we decided to offer some new options for 2016,” Thomson said.

The reason for the race?

To help 64 Estes Valley groups and charities. The complete list of beneficiaries is on epduckrace.org.

“I am very excited about the number and quality of the organizations we will be supporting this year,” said Larry Williams, Duck Race Committee member who coordinated selection of beneficiaries “ We are welcoming some new charities and look forward to their participation.”

The generosity of 51 major and 26 associate sponsors makes the race possible, said Ken TeSelle, who led the sponsor-

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ship effort. A major sponsor contributes $500 or more in cash or services to support race prizes. An associate sponsor kicks in $100 in cash or services. The names of paid major sponsors appear on all Duck Race posters, adoption forms and on the race website. Posters and adoption forms will soon appear, both designed by local artist Gary Hazelton.

The goal for 2016 is to raise $133,000 or more for local groups and charities, said Moquin. For each $20 adoption form sold, $19 goes to the beneficiaries.

In the past 27 years, the Estes Park Duck Race has returned more than $2.2 million to the Estes Valley.

Free Ultrasounds Feb. 22 At Life Choices On Monday, February 22, Life Choices will be providing free obstetrical ultrasounds at 601 Community Drive, across from the Aquatic Center and Estes Park Elementary School from 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Call 970-586-2422 to schedule yours.

The only item required is a photo ID.

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5th Annual Souper Bowl Cook-Off Sunday, February 28 th

The 5 Annual Celebrity & Restaurant Souper Bowl Cook-Off will take place on Sunday Feb. 28 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Presbyterian Community Church of the Rockies, 1700 Brodie Ave., (south of the football field). Tickets are $10 Adults, $5 Children 3 to 12, Family $30.

Join your friends and neighbors for a delicious soup Cook-Off at Estes Park's own “SouperBowl.” This wonderful community event will encourage you to sample a variety of different soups, some homemade classics and some restaurant chef specialties and then have a big bowl of your favorite. Vote for the best soup or soups and we’ll declare an Individual

Winner and a Restaurant Winner! Beverages, crackers, and breads will be included in the ticket, plus a Bake Sale with homemade desserts for sale.

Local Celebrity Chefs: Mayor Bill and Sue Pinkham Bo and Lauri Winslow Diane Larson Local Restaurant Chefs: Twin Owls Steakhouse Mountain Home Cafe Zolo’s Grill (of Boulder) Notchtop Bakery and Café Fajita Rita’s (previously: Grumpy Gringo) Claire’s on the Park This event is a fundraiser for Lifelong Learning of Estes Valley Preschool for Tuition Assistance Program.

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PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT PRESS RELEASE ESTES PARK HOUSING AUTHORITY IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR ONE (1) BOARD MEMBER POSITION

The Estes Park Housing Authority (EPHA) is a not-for-profit organization committed to providing affording housing to low-and-moderate-income citizens who live within the Park-3 School District boundary. Board members serve in a volunteer capacity for a 5-year term.

Board member responsibilities include active involvement as an advocate for EPHA in the community, assist in retention and development of housing opportunities, and examine policies, procedures and financial reports. Applicants must reside in the Park-3 School District boundary.

Board meeting is held the second Wednesday of each month at 8:30 a.m., Room 203, Town Municipal Building.

Applications Available: February 16, 2016 Due Date: March 11 2016 Applications Available: EPHA offices, 500 Big Thompson Ave, Estes Park, CO (Monday – Friday, 8-5), or on our website, www.esteshousing.org

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POLITICALLY INCORRECT? OR SORE LOSER? After the recent Super Bowl game, won by our Broncos, someone said I should write something about Cam Newton’s ‘sore-loser’ attitude at the post-game press conference. I told the person I might do that, but only because there is a lesson to be learned here. Most of us witnessed his lack of enthusiasm as he gave one-word answers to the questions the media were throwing at him after his uninspired game and the Panther’s loss. After a number of questions, many repeated, he made a short statement and left the stage. He got much criticism for his abrupt departure and lack of enthusiasm during the interview, being dubbed a ‘poor loser’ or ‘immature’. Was he? Or was he just acting in a ‘politically incorrect’ way, in a way contrary to the wishes of his questioners and viewers?

Before addressing that let me say that, like you, I appreciate the great 17-win season they had and believe that they’ll ‘be back’, as he himself said. I don’t know much about Cam’s personal life such as his family background, his current family situation or his political or religious beliefs. I do know that he plays with a great deal of enthusiasm and relates well with his fans. I also know that he is a very confident…even arrogant…young man and a very good NFL quarterback.

Now, about the interview and his handling of it. Let me say that I often question the intrusive way that some media personnel carry out their work. It seems that, all-too-often, when someone has experienced a tragedy or shocking experience, there is someone there with a microphone asking questions…some petty, dumb and insensitive. A person is convicted in a trial and someone is going to ask him, “Were you disappointed in the verdict?” Well, duh, what kind of question is that? So a football star who was supposed to lead his dynamic team to the National title is asked, several times, “Were you disappointed in the play of your team?” Having been stunned by the defense of the Broncos, that sacked him more than he had been in recent times…perhaps ever…and didn’t give him time to complete passes, and having been embarrassed by the last sack and fumble that insured the Broncos’ win, he is now expected to give some well thought out answer that would not condemn his teammates, or show that he didn’t care about winning the game…as some later accused him of…in public view of his many Carolina Panther fans, who did care. I’m not really surprised that he walked out. But, of course, that was not ‘politically correct’. You’re supposed to have that great balance of grace and humility expected of Super Bowl losing QBs. Perhaps others are starting to say that some of these interviews are either not conducted properly, or show a lack of empathy for someone whose team has stumbled. Just recently Joel Quenneville, the coach of the Chicago Blackhawks National Hockey League team, walked out of a similar press conference after a disappointing NHL loss. He’s a whole lot older than Cam Newton. ‘Sore loser’?

We live in a time when many succumb to ‘politically correct’ pressures. However, my Hero is One who lived a long time ago, was criticized by some who, expected Him and His disciples to ‘dance’, when they played happy music, and ‘mourn’ when they played sad music. Jesus refused to ‘play their little games’.

Perhaps Cam Newton has reminded us that we need to be real, to be more our own person, like Jesus was, instead of playing other people’s games. Bob

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Loving Spirit Grief Workshop By Local Author Dayle Spencer Transform Grief and Loss into Hope and Recovery /Ĩ LJŽƵ ŚĂǀĞ ƐƵīĞƌĞĚ Ă ŵĂũŽƌ ůŽƐƐ ŝŶ ůŝĨĞ͕ ǁŚĞƚŚĞƌ ĨƌŽŵ ƚŚĞ ĚĞĂƚŚ ŽĨ Ă ůŽǀĞĚ ŽŶĞ͕ Ă ĚŝǀŽƌĐĞ͕ ĐĂƌĞĞƌ ĐŚĂŶŐĞ͕ Žƌ Ă ƉĞƌƐŽŶĂů ůŽƐƐ͕ ũŽŝŶ ƵƐ DĂƌĐŚ ϱͲϲ͕ ϮϬϭϲ͕ Ăƚ ƚŚĞ ƵƌŽƌĂ ĞŶƚƌĂů >ŝďƌĂƌLJ ĨŽƌ Ă ĨƌĞĞ͕ ƚǁŽͲĚĂLJ >ŽǀŝŶŐ ^Ɖŝƌŝƚ tŽƌŬƐŚŽƉ͘ ƵƚŚŽƌ ĂLJůĞ ͘ ^ƉĞŶĐĞƌ ǁŝůů ǁŽƌŬ ĚŝƌĞĐƚůLJ ǁŝƚŚ LJŽƵ Ăƚ ƚŚŝƐ ĞdžĐůƵƐŝǀĞ ĞǀĞŶƚ͘ ǁǁǁ͘ĂƵƌŽƌĂŐŽǀ͘ŽƌŐͬůŝďƌĂƌLJ

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Dayle E. Spencer, President of the Estes Park non-profit, Loving Spirit, announced today that there will be a free workshop for grieving adults at the Central Library in Aurora, Colorado, on Saturday and Sunday, March 5-6, 2016. The workshop is open to the public, by preregistration only. Because Loving Spirit Workshops are intentionally small in size, anyone who wants to participate should register immediately at: www.auroragov.org/library.

Dayle is the author of two books on grief and loss, “Loving Allie, Transforming the Journey of Loss,” and “Loving Spirit, Self-help for the Journey of Loss.”

Her work in recovery issues began after the sudden death of her own daughter, Allie, at age 28 from the flu. The books, as well as the workshop offer many techniques and processes that anyone can use to deal with the trauma of a major loss in life, whether from the death of a loved one, a divorce, a personal illness, or other type of setback.

Participants in Loving Spirit Work-

shops receive a free copy of Loving Allie, a workbook based on Loving Spirit, as well as other materials used during the two-day event. Workshops are supported by the generous donations of community grants and individual gifts so that they can be offered completely free to all participants.

Spencer said, “last year we were privileged to host several workshops in Estes Park at our beautiful library and now we welcome the opportunity of expanding our reach to other cities in Colorado and to other states. We will always be a resource to our local community and we will continue our growth beyond Estes Park, as well.” Spencer thanked the Loving Spirit Board members: Rosemary Sloan, Chair, Will Spencer, Secretary, Gail Albers, Devon Dabbs, Sally Park, and Donna Shavlik for their tireless efforts on behalf of the organization.

Spencer will be appearing at the Estes Valley Library Love Your Local Author event on February 20th at 1:00 p.m. if anyone would like to meet the author in advance of the workshop.

First Thursday Meditation Offered Monthly At Senior Center

The Town of Estes Park’s Senior Services Division and local meditation and dream teacher Mary Jo Heyen will continue to offer Group Meditation on the first Thursday of each month from 10:30 –11:30 a.m. The next meeting will take place on Thursday, March 3 at the Estes Park Senior Center, 220 Fourth Street.

There is no fee, but advanced sign-up at the Senior Center is required.

The group is open to all those interested, and no prior meditation experience is necessary. Each class will include

an exploration of issues and challenges that may arise in developing one’s own practice, a guided meditation, as well as silent meditation.

For more information on Mary Jo’s background and training, please visit her website, Dreams: The Sacred Experiment, at www.maryjoheyen.com.

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 Services website at www.estes.org/seniorcenter. To receive Senior Services news in your e-mail inbox, please e-mail lmitchell@estes.org

Pianists Needed For School Choirs Do you play piano? Park School District is looking for several pianists who would like to help with the choral program at both the high and middle schools. The best part is we will work with your schedule and classes meet at all times during the day. If you are interested in volunteering, please email Dr. Alan Denney at alan_denney@psdr3.k12.co.us or call (970) 586-5321 ext. 3326.

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ESTES PARK HAPPENINGS

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

Feb. 19-Mar 4, 2016 EVENTS Feb.19, 26 & Mar.4: Pond Hockey Shoot-Out. Trout Haven Fishing Pond.

4-6pm.

Feb. 19: Legendary Locals - The Dannels Family. The Estes Park Museum. 2pm Feb. 20: Estes Park Archive Program Fred Payne Clatworthy. 250 Moraine Ave. 1pm

Feb. 23 & Mar.1: Free 5K Group Run. Starts at the Stanley Hotel. 6pm Feb. 21: Estes Park Bridal Expo. Start your wedding planning with a collection of vendors and resources. Estes Park Event Center. 11am-3pm Feb. 26-28: Family Winter Weekend Mountaineering & Backcountry.

Education & Exploration feat. Tommy & Becca Caldwell. YMCA. Call for details.

970-586-3341.

MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT Feb. 19: Will Thomas. Acoustic. Snowy Peaks Winery. 4-6pm

Sat., Sun. & Wed.: Weaving Demonstrations. Weaver’s Attic, Old Church Shops. 1-3pm

Feb. 26: Will Thomas. Acoustic. Snowy Peaks Winery. 4-6pm Feb. 26: James Davis. Classical Guitar.

Twin Owls Steakhouse. 6-9pm Feb. 26: Ray Young. Jazz Piano.

Nicky’s Steakhouse. 6-9pm

ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK Visit the RMNP Visitor Centers to learn more about wildlife, the junior ranger program, recreational activities & more!

Free RMNP & Ranger-Led Programs.

Details: 970-586-1206. Reservations: 970-586-1223

Feb. 26: Ran off the Rooster. The Rock Inn. Bluegrass. 8-11pm Feb. 26: Karaoke. Lonigans. 9pm Feb. 27: Skate Night Date Night. Trout Haven Fishing Pond. 4-6pm Feb. 27: Jay Scott. Acoustic. The Rock Inn. 5-8pm Feb. 28: EP Music Festival - Sphere String Quartet Concert. Stanley Hotel.

2pm Mar. 2: Matthew Gurnsey. Celtic Music.

Mary’s Lake Lodge. 6pm Mar. 2: Open Stage. Lonigans. 9pm Mar. 3: Open Bluegrass Jam. The Rock Inn. 6-9pm

Sat. & Sun.: Wild in Winter. Beaver Meadows Visitor Center. 10am Sat. & Sun. at 10am, Wed. at 12:30pm: Snowshoe Ecology Walk. Bring snowshoes. Ages 8 & up. Reservations required.

Feb. 22: Full Moon Walk. Reservations required.

Feb. 27: Saturday Evening Program Wildlife. Beaver Meadows Visitor Center. 7-8pm

Mar. 3: Mountain Town Trio. Classic Rock. Waterfront Grille at the Estes Park Resort. 6-9pm

Rocky Mountain Conservancy Programs. Nature seminars, outings & classes for all ages. Fees apply & registration is required. Call for details, locations & registration: 970-586-3262.

Feb. 19 & 20: Karaoke. Lonigans. 9pm

Mar. 4: Will Thomas. Acoustic. Snowy Peaks Winery. 4-6pm

Feb. 12: Avalanche Awareness & Outdoor Safety. 12:30pm

Feb. 20: Skate Night Date Night. Trout Haven Fishing Pond. 4-6pm

Mar. 4: James Davis. Classical Guitar.

Twin Owls Steakhouse. 6-9pm

Feb. 20: Great Blue Duo. Acoustic. The Rock Inn. 5-8pm

Mar. 4: Ray Young. Jazz Piano. Nicky’s Steakhouse. 6-9pm

Feb.13: Winter Ecology: A Snowshoeing Trek for Kids & Families. 9am

Feb. 21: Just Jill. Acoustic. The Rock Inn. 6-9pm

Mar. 4: Chain Station. Bluegrass. The Rock Inn. 8:30-11:30pm

Feb 21: EP Music Festival - Frederick A. & Audrey Peterbark. Tenor & Piano.

Stanley Hotel. 2pm

Mar. 4: Karaoke. Lonigans. 9pm

Feb. 19: James Davis. Classical Guitar.

Twin Owls Steakhouse. 6-9pm Feb. 19 & 20: Ray Young. Jazz Piano.

Nicky’s Steakhouse. 6-9pm

Monday – February 22 Stuffed peppers, Garden salad, Bread and butter, Cookie Tuesday – February 23 Chicken and dumplings, Mixed vegetables, Orange slices, Cake Wednesday – February 24 Sweet and sour pork, Stir fry vegetables, Rice, Mini egg rolls, Pie Thursday – February 25 Sloppy Jo sandwich, Cucumber salad, Macaroni and cheese, Brownie Friday – February 26 Baked cod, Potato casserole, Coleslaw, Cobbler

Feb. 25: Mountain Town Trio. Classic Rock. Waterfront Grille at the Estes Park Resort. 6-9pm

Through Feb. 26: A Valentine’s Day Show. Cultural Arts Council. 12-5pm

Feb. 24: Matthew Gurnsey. Celtic Music. Mary’s Lake Lodge. 6pm

Feb. 21 & 28: Taste & Create. Snowy Peaks Winery. 4pm

Feb. 24: Open Stage. Lonigans. 9pm

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

Feb. 25: Open Bluegrass Jam. The Rock Inn. 6-9pm

Feb. 27: Winter Survival Skills. 9am4:30pm

EXHIBITS

SEMINARS, CLASSES & LECTURES

Feb. 23: Open Mic. Ed’s Cantina.6-9pm

Feb. 25-27: Photographing Winter Landscapes.

Feb. 20-March 27: Mentor/Student Show. Art Center of Estes Park. 10am5pm

Submit your upcoming events for Happenings and our website at VisitEstesPark.com/Submit

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EP FEBRUARY CLIMATIC DATA

Monthly Avg.: Avg. High: Rec. Daily High: Avg. Low: Rec. Daily Low:

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26.6 36.5 67 (1924) 16.7 -39 (1951)

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Monthly Avg.: 13.1 Rec. Mthly. Total: 30.0 (1989)

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Monthly Avg.: 0.85 Rec. Mthly. Total; 2.27 (1947)

* My 24-year average

PHASES OF THE MOON

First Quarter Feb. 15th

Full Moon Feb. 22nd

Last Quarter Mar. 1st

New Moon Mar. 8th

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Iwo Jima: Seventy-One Year Anniversary were sent in to begin repairs.

The American casualties on D-Day Seventy one years ago, on February 19, were staggering with a total of 2,300 and 556 killed. 36 of the 42 Sherman tanks 1945 at 09:00, hundred of amphibious boats, Amtrak's and landing ships laden that made it ashore were destroyed on that first day. Kamikaze planes came in with 30,000 marines, tanks and fighting at dusk but were shot down without any gear hit the two mile long beach of Iwo damage to the fleet. The fighting continJima, an island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean defended by 22,000 Japanese ued throughout the night as a Pacific storm blew in and on day two the surf soldiers. The eight square mile island is was running as high as seven and eight 650 miles south of Japan and 700 miles foot waves. All landings were suspended north the Mariana Islands, of Guam, with the exception of evacuating the Saipan and Tinian. At the south end of wounded from the beaches. Day three the 4 2/3 mile long island is an extinct the fighting had moved inland but the volcano, Mt. Suribachi. There were two airfields and a third one under construc- beaches were still taking on some bombardment. Our ship carried a contintion on Iwo Jima that was desperately gency of 40 Marines, five armored bullneeded by the US forces. B-29 Superdozers, jeeps, a crane and other fortress bombers that were flying the equipment for rebuilding the runways.

1,300 to 1,500 mile round trip bombing mission over Japan, from the Mariana Is- We were called in on day three with mortar shells still exploding on the lands, could be escorted by fighter beach. Fortunately, we were one of the planes stationed on Iwo Jima. Bombers few landing ships and boats that did not that were shot up and running low on fuel would also have a safe haven to land, receive any damage from incoming fire.

The Marines, armored bulldozers, jeeps, rather than ditching in the ocean. trucks and a crane were unloaded. FolThirdly, Iwo Jima was to be a staging lowing the clearing of the deck we took area for the all out invasion of Japan.

The US invasion force consisted of 800 on wounded Marines, both stretcher and walking casualties, transferring them to naval ships manned by 120,000 sailors a hospital ship. That evening, 50 and officers and a force of three Marine Kamikazes planes came in low sinking rd th th divisions, the 3 , 4 and 5 , consisting the aircraft carrier USS Bismarck Sea of 75,000 Marines. Never before in the killing 218 sailors and damaging the USS history of the Marines had they used Saratoga knocking it out of commission three divisions on an invasion. Prior to and killing a number of sailors. With 800 the invasion, the Japanese government relocated the civilian population back to ships shooting down the invading Japan, making this one of the few battles Kamikaze planes, there was falling shrapnel that hit one of our gun turrets of WWII where there were no civilian injuring five of our crew members. casualties. Starting on December 8, On February 23, a platoon of 40 1944, prior to the invasion, the island Marines started their assent on Mt. was continuously bombed for 72 days.

Suribachi.

A steep and formidable climb Every structure and airplane on the isover volcanic scree, a mix of boulders, land was destroyed. The defense of Iwo well concealed tunnel openings and Jima was inside the island and not on the caves.

Our ship was on the beach at the surface. There were a labyrinth of interbase of the mountain where we were able connecting tunnels throughout the isto catch sight of the platoon now and land totally 17 miles, with 1,700 rooms then.

As the platoon snaked their way up and a 400 bed hospital that extended the side of Suribachi there was minimal three stories deep. There were 22,000 fighting and resistance from the JapanJapanese defenders inside the island manning three foot thick concrete block houses, Howitzers, machine gun nests, pillboxes and mortar placements. All of the pre-invasion bombing and shelling from the battleships and cruisers had little effect on neutralizing the Japanese defense.

Amphibious Landing Ships, LSM's and LST's with their decks loaded with tanks and heavy equipment followed the Higgins boats into the beach. During the initial invasion, the Marines had very little resistance from the Japanese forces.

The Japanese General bided his time for about a hour letting the Marines get on the beach before unleashing his artillery of cannons, machine guns, rockets, mortars and rifle fire in a killing crossfire coming in from every direction. The landing ship I was on, with a contingency of Marines and armored bulldozers, was called into the beach two different times but was waved off by the Beach Master because of the heavy shelling, carnage and wreckage not the beach.

The number one airfield was 1/2 mile from the beach and it had to be partially secured before the armored bulldozers Written by: Laverne (Vern) Mertz, Local Estes Park resident

ese defenders. As tunnel openings, caves, pill boxes and machine nests were spotted and uncovered the Marines destroyed them by the use of grenades or flame throwers. The Marines summited Mt. Suribachi without any casualties. At the top the Marines lashed a small US flag onto a pole and raised it on the 526 foot mountain. The first foreign flag ever to fly on Japanese soil. When that flag was raised, flying over Iwo Jima, cheers went up and the ships rang bells and blew horns. The Colonel who assembled the platoon wanted that flag for his Marines and it is now in the Marine museum in Quantico, VA. LST 779 had larger flag, 56 by 96 inches, and that flag replaced the smaller flag that proudly flew over Iwo Jima for such a short time.

Five Marines and a Navy corpsmen secured the larger flag onto a long heavy pipe. As they were raising the flag, Associated Press reporter and photographer, Joe Rosenthal, snapped a picture. That picture became the most famous recognizable picture of WWII and Rosenthal won the Pulitzer Prize for the picture.

Fighting to secure the eight square mile island continued for 36 days. The Marines had to fetter out the enemy from every hidden cave, tunnel and bunker, an enemy they seldom saw above ground. The American casualties were staggering, with a total of 33,851 of

Mt. Suribachi Circa 1967

which 6,821 were killed. Three of the flag raisers were killed on Iwo Jima, the Navy corpsmen was wounded and two came through unharmed. Of the 22,000 Japanese defenders, less that 1,000 were taken prisoners. The Japanese soldiers were ordered to fight to the death or commit suicide, but never be taken prisoners. They were brainwashed into believing that it would be a disgrace to the Emperor of Japan and to their families if they were to be taken prisoners. The amphibious ship I was on, LSM 207, made 45 beach landing on Iwo Jima during the invasion, the 36 days to secure the island and for the following two months, ferrying in supplies to the island in preparation for the invasion of Japan.

Was the invasion of Iwo Jima worth the casualties our forces encountered? 2,251 B-29 Bombers, returning from their bombing runs, found safe haven by landing on Iwo Jima. There was one B-29 that made five emergency landings following their bombing run of Japan.

Without the airfields to land on many damaged bombers and those running out of fuel would have ditched into the icy waters of the Pacific Ocean with an estimated loss of 22,000 airmen.

On July 5, 1945 we sailed under the Golden Gate Bridge, past Alcatraz Island, into the safe confines of San Francisco Bay.

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“High Five” For Estes Park Sister Cities Association a point of great pride, the Estes Park Sister Cities Association partners with the Estes Institute. Together they send Estes Park High School students to Costa Rica on people-to-people mis-

In this busy day and age of “multi-tasking,” no organization is busier with more “irons in the fire” than our Estes Park Sister Cities Association. In many communities around the world the Sister Cities Association is defined by cultural visits between residents of towns of likesize and like socio-economic interest.

Estes Park has long been paired with Monteverde, Costa Rica. Monteverde has about 6,000 residents and one of their main economies is tourism. And, like we, they live near protected areas under the jurisdiction of National Parks.

This is where our Estes Park and Monteverde relationship is different from many other Sister Cities Associations.

Thanks to our Parks, we also share many scientific interests. There are 55 species of birds that enjoy flocking to Rocky Mountain National Park for the summer and then return to the Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve in Costa Rica for the winter. We should all be so lucky! As

sions and scientific field trips. The good people of Monteverde in turn send their students to Estes Park and to Rocky Mountain National Park to conduct their own scientific studies. Rocky Mountain National Park plays host to these Costa Rican students and reciprocating families sponsor social events.

The commuting bird species studied by these groups also attract a great deal of

other interest. “Birders” from Estes Park travel to Costa Rica to count and study the shared bird species and Costa Ricans come north to spend time in Rocky Mountain National Park chronicling these same migrations.

In addition to the students who travel for the Science Exchange, another group of our students will travel this year to Costa Rica as part of the Venture Scout program. Young women and men participate in a Scouting Exchange involving Monteverde and other locations in Costa Rica. Later this year another Cultural Exchange will be initiated between the students of Estes Park High School and Students from the Santa Elena School in Monteverde.

Thanks to our Sister Cities Association another very exciting project is underway in

have a permanent library. Representatives of our Estes Valley Public Library have traveled to Monteverde to advise the citizens of Monteverde as they secure a permanent site for a library of their own. Until now their only access to a “library” was a mobile library. An anonymous donation by an Estes Park resident has helped to make the dream of a library and a full time librarian all the more possible!

This March, a delegation from Estes Park will travel to Monteverde to initiate a re-affirmation of our Sister City relationship. A group from Monteverde will then travel to Estes Park to complete the formal agreement. As you can see, the Estes Park Sister Cities Association has its arm around many great social and scientific aspects of life that families and siblings can share. It’s not just “sisters,” but moms and dads and brothers alike.

“High five” to this incredible Estes Park association!

Monteverde. For the first time ever, the residents of Monteverde will

Cultural Arts Council Seeking Business Partners For Pilot Satellite Gallery Program The Cultural Arts Council of Estes Park is seeking business partners to participate in expanding opportunities for artists by acting as satellite galleries. Staff and volunteers from the CAC would provide rotating art exhibits from among its participating artists; businesses would provide a space for their patrons and/or

those businesses without public viewing hours, such as service providers and health practitioners. Participating businesses in this category would be able to "shop" among CAC member portfolios to choose which artist(s) they would like to show.

"This is a great way to get work from

businesses would be required to be a member of the CAC to participate. For more information about this program, contact the CAC at 970-586-9203 or email cacofep@gmail.com Impressions of Life, Love & Passion show continues at the CAC gallery, Love Sale extended for the run of the show

the general public to view the work.

There are two options in the satellite gallery program: 1. Partnerships are available in the CAC rotating art exhibitions (the next one is the Women's History Month exhibit, "Dreams & Ambitions," which opens March 4). Participating businesses must have set, published hours when the exhibit can be viewed by the public and participate in some way with the show opening celebrations.

2. Or, partnerships are also available to

our member artists in front of an expanding audience, while providing local businesses with an opportunity to show art without having to purchase or negotiate with individual artists," said Barb Boyer Buck, CAC Executive Director.

"In addition, some artists have no idea how to begin to broker deals to have their work shown. We hope to help facilitate these relationships while expanding our reach into the community."

For the remainder of 2016, businesses may participate in this program without a fee; beginning in 2017, satellite gallery

Work from 24 artists in a variety of media is currently being shown in the annual Valentine's exhibit. Participating artists are: Barbara Cargill, Larry DeGraff, Laurie Duncan, Mary Giacomini, Joy-

anna Rose Gittings, Janet Graham, Patricia Greenberg, Olivia Greer, Elijah Holmes, Susan Krauth, Lisa Kurth, Robb Kurth, John Porter Lasater IV, Jeff Legg, Tara McConnell, Cheryl Pennington, Rachelle Repine, Penny Rhodes, Dru Marie Robert, Jasan Sacran, Virginia Taulane, Maureen Vetter, Diane Visintainer, and Liz Zornes.

In addition, the annual benefit sale, "For the Love of the Arts," continues through the run of the exhibit which closes on February 28. Framed paintings, prints, lithographs, note cards, gift items, frames, and more are offered at a deep discount at this annual sale which raises funds for CAC operations.

At the end of the month, those items that do not sell will be offered through online auction.

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Woman’s Club Hosts Luncheon Honoring Past Presidents

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In the top photo, current Estes Park Woman's Club President Connie Phipps stands with Past Presidents who were honored at the February Woman’s Club luncheon held at the Twin Owl's Steak House restaurant followed by a Lizzie's Boutique fashion show.

Past presidents wore donated clothing items from Lizzie's Boutique on West Elkhorn Ave., where proceeds raise funds for the Estes Park Medical Center

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Tips From Estes Valley Investment In Childhood Success (EVICS) On How To Help Children Relate To Others

This month, young children in our community are busy practicing skills on how to relate to others! Throughout the school year, local preschools, childcare programs, early elementary grades, and parents are working together with Estes Valley Investment in Childhood Success (EVICS) to promote and support positive social/emotional development in young children. All children need social and emotional skills so they can learn and be successful in school and in life. Findings from neurological science support the crucial role social and emotional development play in a child’s ability to learn.

An individual’s cognitive and physical potential is optimized only when the brain is adequately wired in the areas of social and emotional intelligence, such as

learning to pay attention, take turns, listen, control impulses and delay gratification.

Teachers and staff who work with young children across our community are participating in a monthly book study focusing on a different skill area each month, and learning how they can support that particular skill development in the young children they work with.

Each month, tips for developing this skill are also shared with parents through early childhood classrooms and programs, and through the EVICS Parents as Teachers program. Watch for an article each month highlighting the skill our young children are working on. Community members and extended family can also help to support children, par-

Get A Bigger Refund At Tax Time!

The Earned Income Tax Credit & free tax help is available for Colorado working families Families in Colorado that earned less than about $53,000 in 2015 could be eligible for up to $6,200 or more in tax refunds from the federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and other tax benefits. Plus, for the first time in 15 years, eligible Colorado families can claim the state EITC, which could be worth up to $620. In addition, these families can save money by filing their taxes for free at one of Tax Help Colorado’s 26 free tax sites.

Because of the EITC, hard-working Coloradans like Alejandro, who lives in West Denver and supports his family of four by working as a roofer, is able to get ahead. “Getting the EITC means that we don’t have to worry as much about our bills come tax time.” He says that the majority of last year’s refund was saved and stretched throughout the entire year for rent, car payments, and other basic utilities. This year, he plans to do the exact same thing with his refund.

According to The Piton Foundation, which sponsors a statewide public information campaign about tax credits for working families, more than 354,000 families in Colorado received $772 million in tax refunds last year thanks to the Earned Income Tax Credit. But, unfortunately, many eligible families did not receive these much-needed refunds because they weren’t aware of them, didn’t know they were eligible or didn’t know how to apply.

Don’t miss out this year! Families with incomes of less than $53,000 are eligible

for free tax preparation services through Tax Help Colorado. At community colleges across the state, IRS-trained students will prepare and e-file tax returns for thousands of families this tax season at no cost.

When filing taxes, be sure to ask if you qualify for...

• The Earned Income Tax Credit: A federal tax benefit that boosts the incomes of families with children that earned less than $53,000 in 2015. Working people without children who have incomes below about $14,800 are also eligible for a very small EITC. • The state Earned Income Tax Credit: The state of Colorado will now match 10% of your federal EITC this year through the state EITC. For example, if you claimed $5,000 in federal EITC refunds, you will receive $500 from the state EITC. • Child Tax Credit: A tax benefit that also helps working families with children is worth up to $1,000 per child.

• Education and Retirement tax credits: Special tax credits which are available for those who are saving for retirement or paying for college.

• Minimum essential coverage: Qualifying health coverage through Connect for Health Colorado, Medicaid or your employer. If you did not have health coverage, ask to see if you qualify for an exemption to paying the penalty.

Learn more about your tax credit eligibility, and find the location of a free tax site near you, by dialing 2-1-1 (it’s a free call!), going to www.piton.org/eitc, finding us on Facebook or following us on Twitter.

ents, and teachers in this exciting effort!

So, why is it important that young children learn about how to relate to others? “Children who relate to others are comfortable in most social settings.

They engage in conversation, offer input and opinions when asked, and are able to enter a pre-existing group with ease. Children who relate to others are capable of showing empathy.” (Seven Skills for School Success, 2009) Here are things adults can do to help children relate to others: • Model Relating to Others- Talk to children about your feelings when appropriate. Give names to the feelings children show and encourage children to talk about their feelings.

• Read Books- The Estes Public Library has set aside books that focus on friendship. Talk about how the characters might be feeling, and how characters are good friends to each other.

• Teach children words- Tell children the words to say in a social situation

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where they don’t know what to do. For example, if the child pushes another child to get a toy, say “You want that toy.

Say to Jimmy, ‘May I please have a turn with that toy?’”

• Help others- Talk about your observations of how other people are feeling.

How can you tell someone is sad, angry frustrated or happy. Encourage empathy.

• Teach basic politeness- Use the words “please” and “thank you” appropriately when you are around children.

Encourage children to say “I’m sorry” when they feel badly for an action, and “thank you” when someone apologizes to them.

EVICS offers training and support to early childhood programs, childcare scholarships to families, and parent education. For more information, contact EVICS: 970-586-3055 or office@evics.org. Also visit the website: www.evics.org and the EVICS Facebook page.

To learn more about the Estes Park Car Club visit our website at www.estesparkcarclub.org

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2016 Mentor/Student Show Featured At The Art Center

The Art Center of Estes Park is proud to present the 2016 Mentor/Student Show which opens Friday, February 19, with the reception celebrating the artist Saturday, February 20 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. Education has always been an important aspect of the Art Center’s mission.

Art, the perspective and vision it gives us, and the emotion it raises within us, are all very special gifts for the viewer as well as the creator.

The Mentor program at the Art Center started out several years ago with a number of Art Center artist members taking a youth under their wing and men- Hanna Bergsten toring those individuals in their particular medium. Some artists mentored their children and/or grandchildren. Some worked with neighbor children and friends of the family. Some hooked up with a student in the community that was interested in learning about the mentor’s particular medium. This mentor relationship takes considerable energy, materials and a serious time commitment on the part of the mentor and the mentee. Wonderful art and special relationships are forged

out of this program. Early every year, the Art Center of Estes Park exhibits a special show to feature the work created by the mentored artists.

Greeley and Toby Baker of Windsor mentored by Suzette McIntyre of Windsor, Michaela Ferguson of Estes Park mentored by Chris Switzer of Estes Park, Zoe West

Through the years, the mentor program has grown and evolved to include mentees of all ages, from various walks of life and circumstances. This year the Art Center is featuring the art of eleven participants. The 2016 Mentor/Student Show mentors and mentees are: Hanna Bergsten of Estes Park mentored Mary Benke of Loveland, June Carolus of

Lucy Leija

Lucy Leija and Leslie Van der Werf of Estes Park mentored by Susan Anderson of Estes Park, Maggie Lewis of Estes Park mentored by Anne Sneary of Estes Park, Abby Rose of Longmont mentored

by her grandmother Diana Wade of Loveland, Samara Santos and Keaton Wolf of Johnstown mentored by Keith Clements of Johnstown, and Zoe West of Estes Park mentored by Vickie Mastron of Estes Park. The subject matter, styles and media of the art is as diverse as the participants and their mentors. This year the show’s featured art includes, acrylic, ceramics, fiber, pencil, photography, scratchboard, mixed media, and watercolor.

Also on display at the gallery is the art by rest of the Art Center artist members.

Please join us for the artists’ reception Saturday, February 20, 2:00-4:00 p.m.

This show and reception are sponsored

by Diana and Gary Wade and is free and open to the public.

The Art Center of Estes Park is a nonprofit organization which provides a facility to support the work of local and regional artists, striving to promote exhibition, education, and excellence in the visual arts. Proceeds benefit both the artist and contribute to the Art Center’s education program and community outreach.

The Art Center is located at 517 Big Thompson Avenue, in Lower Stanley Village below Safeway and above Subway and the Stanley Museum, and is wheelchair accessible.

Please call the Art Center at 970-5865882 or visit www.artcenterofestes.com for a complete listing of all 2016 art classes and information, or to register for classes.

EPHS Preparing To Present “Our Town”

Chelsea Newendorp 12th Grade

Congratulations to Chelsea Newendorp, Student of the Week for 2/19/2016.

Activities in school Chelsea enjoys are basketball, volleyball, being a member of Student Council, National Honor Society and Key Club as well as being Senior Class Vice President.

The Estes Park High School drama The play is divided into three aspects of group has been busy rehearsing “Our the human experience: Town” which will be presented March 4 Act One: Daily Life and 5 in the EPHS auditorium.

Act Two: Love / Marriage Written by Thorton Wilder, Our Town Act Three: Death / Loss explores the lives of people living in a Performances will be March 4th and 5th small, quintessentially American town. It and shows will begin at 7:00 p.m. Tickets was first produced in 1938 and received for adults are $12.00, students $8.00. the Pulitzer Prize for Drama.

Outside of school, Chelsea enjoys hiking and hanging out with her friends and family.

Chelsea has a ACT score of 29, and has lettered in academics all her years of high school. She has also lettered in basketball, volleyball and golf. Her GPA is 4.02 weighted and 3.90 unweighted.

Her favorite quote is “The most wasted of all days is one without laughter” by Nicolas Chamfort.

Chelsea said, “This quote appeals to me because life should be enjoyed and I try to be happy and laugh every day.

After high school Chelsea plans to attend the University of Northern Colorado to study Nursing.

She is excited for the future and to start college in the fall. Chelsea added, “Living in Estes Park has been great and I love how our town is such a tight knit community.”

Reel Mountain Theater has also graciously donated two movie passes to our Student of the Week!

Photos by Jordanne Bradley

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VISIT ESTES PARK at this week 38 timeshare when the elk are bugling and the aspens are changing color and stay at the iconic Crags Lodge was built by Joe Mills, brother of Enos Mills. $2,000 300 E Riverside Dr #207

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Nickyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Steak House, with over 8,000 square feet, has been an Estes Park fixture since 1967 for fine dining or a casual meal in the lounge or coffee shop.

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Resident Whiskey Provocateur Jimmy Kuch invites you to a spirited journey of Distillery 219 at this weekendâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Table at the Stanley Hotel. The night will be cohosted by 291 Distillery's owner Michael Myers and The Stanley Hotel's culinary talent, Chef Vincent Vigil.

Distillery 291 is a small batch distillery making whiskey and liqueur nestled in the stunning foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Colorado Springs. Distillery 291 is producing, from grain to bottle, five distinctive whiskey products and one liqueur. Even though the distillery was only established on 2011, it has earned national and international recognition for its spirits with unique character and flavor of a bygone era earning bushels of national and international awards.

Jimmy and Mr. Myers will be entertaining Table guests with handcrafting 219 libations along with the history and facts of Distillery 219 and The Stanley Whiskey Bar. The Stanley's very own talented Chef De Cuisine Vincent Vigil will be preparing and amazing meals to paired with each libation.

Table 6-Course Whiskey Dinner Friday & Saturday, Feb 19-20, 2016 Reception at 6:30 p.m.

Dinner Seating at 7:00 p.m. $95 per person plus tax and gratuity Reservations are limited to 20 guests per night Reservations required, please call 970577-4160.

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EPMS Announces ROARS Winners

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On Friday, January 15th, Estes Park Middle School held a ROARS award ceremony to recognize students for being Respectful, On-time, Attentive, Responsible, and Safe.

Students recognized included Ben Ferree, Hunter Peters, Jaida Moore, Jordan Sullivan, Hyunji Cho, Quinn Collinet, Libby Baker, Brandon Kossuth, Javier

Solis, JD McCown, Aubrey Kinley, Andy Vargas, Jenny Salinas, JJ Apodaca Luna, Matthew Turner, Darcy DesLauriers, Dorian Slocum. Thank you to all the local business that support the ROARS program at our school!

Congratulations to these young people for being great role models at the middle school!

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Center Stage Dance Team Brings Home Elite Gold The Competitive Dance Team at Center Stage School of Dance & Gymnastics is off to a great season! This is the largest team ever to compete from Center Stage Dance and represent Estes Park at regional competitions around the state of Colorado. These 18 dancers, ranging in age from nine through 14, are competing with eight different competition routines choreographed in Lyrical, Contemporary, Jazz and Hip-Hop dance forms.

Center Stage offers weekly classes to all children ages two through adult, but these 18 students take dance to the next level and compete against other competitive schools of dance from around the state. Dance team students rehearse at the studio each week with dance team

coach, Courtney Frazier, and have been practicing their competition pieces since last September. This past weekend, the team traveled to Colorado Heights University to compete at the Legacy Dance Competition, and brought home two Elite Gold performance wins and six Gold performance wins. They also took home a total of six individual Top 10 finishes in their divisions! The team will be competing at four more regional competitions in Colorado between now and May, and will also be performing at the Center Stage Gala Show at the YMCA of the Rockies over the April 29th weekend.

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Make Your Gift And Eat It, Too: Charitable Gifts With Life Income

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On Wednesday evening, February 24, 6:30-800 p.m. in the Hondius Room at the Estes Valley Library, Jerry Kennell, administrator of Estes Valley Legacy, will present a workshop, Make Your Gift and Eat It Too: Charitable Gifts with Life Income for the Donor.

Workshop participants can expect to learn about IRS approved charitable gift plans that make it possible to bypass capital gains tax on the sale of appreciated assets, receive a current charitable deduction plus lifetime income for the donor and, ultimately, leave a significant gift for charities of the donor’s choice.

Kennell will focus on charitable remainder trusts and gift annuities, two common gift plans used by donors that have highly appreciated assets like stock or real estate that may not be producing much income and would cause a significant capital gains tax liability if sold. Of these gifts, Kennell said, “We live in a community of charitably minded retirees who support the many good local nonprofit organizations. Yet few people know about these tools that can significantly discount the cost of making a gift, often making it possible for donors to give more than they may have thought possible.”

During the workshop, participants will

be able to submit confidential situations and see live illustrations of how these gift plans work in comparison to making an outright gift of cash. Interested participants will also be able to schedule free private follow-up consultation.

Joining Kennell will be Randy Davis, Community Relations Coordinator for the Community Foundation of Northern Colorado. Davis will talk about his new role in support of the philanthropic interests of the Estes Valley. The Community Foundation is a local provider of philanthropic services, including management services for the kinds of gift plans to be considered.

While advance registration is not required, interested persons are urged to register for the workshop by clicking on the event on the Estes Valley Library calendar: estesvalleylibrary.evanced.info/signup/E ventDetails.aspx?EventId=5230&lib= For more information, contact Jerry Kennell, administrator of Estes Valley Legacy at estesvalleylegacy@gmail.com or (970) 480-7703. Estes Valley Legacy, a free educational service provided collaboratively by 11 local nonprofit organizations, is a program of Estes Park Nonprofit Resource Center.

Seminar On Pierre Teilhard de Chardin At Estes Valley Library There will be a seminar about Pierre Teilhard de Chardin given by Bishop Ken Brin, Saturday, February 27, at the Hondius Room of the Estes Valley Library, from 1:00 to 4:30 p.m.

The purpose of the seminar will be to introduce Pierre Teilhard de Chardin and his writings. He has begun a wave of change in several disciplines that could be as adjusting to society as Galileo was in his century.

Pierre Teilhard de Chardin was born in 1881 in France and he died in New York in 1955. Pierre Teilhard de Chardin was a Scientist (Geologist, Anthropologist, Paleontologist) Philosopher, Jesuit Priest, Author, Evolutionist in the study of Humankind in body, soul, and spirit.

The writings and theories of Teilhard de Chardin are pertinent to several disciplines. He was an early leader in ecological and environmental concerns for the welfare of planet Earth.

His books include: Human Pheromone, The Divine Milieu, Heart of Matter, Writings in the Time of War, Christianity and Evolution, Hymn of the Universe, Activation of Energy, and many others.

Ursula King wrote, The Spirit of Fire, in which she detailed his biography and introduced his many themes. He placed a detailed challenge in front of scientists, philosophers, and theologians.

Mark your calendars for this interesting program.

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Folksongs And Patriotic Anthems At Next Music Festival Concert

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Experience an unforgettable cultural event this Sunday afternoon with the Estes Park Music Festival. Journey with us and be captivated by the mesmerizing performance of vocal and piano artists, Fred and Audrey Peterbark; along with piano accompaniment by Joshua Horsch. Experience their program of Americans We: People and Patriots (folksongs and patriotic anthems).

The concert takes place this Sunday, February 21, at 2:00 p.m. in the Stanley Hotel Concert Hall. Tickets are $10.00 for individual concerts, children and students are admitted at no charge. Advance purchases are available at our office located at Hobert Office Services (1140-A Manford Avenue, Estes Park) or at the door on the day of the concert.

This concert is sponsored by Sally Fedge.

Frederick A. Peterbark holds a Master of Music degree from the University of Colorado Boulder and a Bachelor of Music degree in Vocal Performance from the University of Michigan, along with a Teacher’s Certificate for grades K-12. Fred continues to find time and opportunities to perform. Currently, he serves as the Assistant Dean for Recruitment and Diversity at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge and is Executive Producer of Peterbark Productions, LLC. Audrey Peterbark is an accomplished pianist and an equally stunning soprano. Audrey holds a Master of Music degree and a Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance & Pedagogy, with a minor in voice studies from Westminster Choir College of Rider University in

Princeton, New Jersey, where she studied with Ingrid Clarfield, Margaret Cusak and Laura Brooks Rice.

Joshua Horsch is a conductor and pianist based in Boulder, CO. Joshua’s recent positions include Assistant Conductor/Pianist/Vocal Coach for Opera Saratoga’s 2015 and 2016 seasons, Assistant Conductor/Rehearsal Pianist for Fort Worth Opera, and Assistant Cover Conductor for the Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra. At the University of Colorado, Joshua serves as Music Director for the Opera Theatre Singers and Assistant Conductor for CU’s Eklund Opera program.

Closing out the month on February 28, the Estes Park Music Festival is pleased to introduce the String Quartet from Denver’s Premiere Sphere Ensemble for their first appearance. This is a can’t miss concert.

Every concert series needs an excellent venue and the beautiful Stanley Hotel is the perfect mountain setting for an hour of wonderful relaxing Sunday afternoon entertainment. We are grateful to the Stanley Hotel Management and staff for their incredible support and generosity.

Thank you to Bob’s Piano Service, our weekly and series sponsors, the Griffin Foundation, Chevron Humankind Program and the Community Thrift Shop.

Music Festival attendees will receive a 20% discount for lunch or dinner in the Cascade Restaurant at the Stanley. Additional parking is available next to the Concert Hall and behind the Stanley Hotel. For further information, contact our business office at 970-586-9519 or visit our up to date website: estesparkmusicfestival.org. Like us on Facebook for photos and events.

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2016 Denver Nuggets Skills Challenge Winners

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37th Annual Frost Giant 5K & 10K Race

Congratulations to everyone who participated in the 37th Anplace winners at sectionals will go on to nual Frost Giant 5K & 10K Race the state championship on April 2, 2016, on Sunday, January 24, 2016! and receive four tickets to the Denver The Frost Giant Race, dubbed as Nuggets game verse the Sacramento â&#x20AC;&#x153;We run whatever the weather,â&#x20AC;?

Kings and a Denver Nuggets Skills Chal- was organized in 1978 by Chip lenge T-shirt. This year there were 18 Salaun who wanted to create a participants. The Denver Nuggets Skills winter run to epitomize the chalChallenge winners are: Boys 7/8: 1st Day- lenges and rewards of running ton Long, 2nd Jonah Hebert, 3rd Noah trails year round. The course is Congratulations to everyone who parWebster; Girls 7/8: 1st Raina Kiser; Boys not an easy one and it can be cold, ticipated in the Denver Nuggets Skills 9/10: 1st Johnathan Bolton, 2nd Orlando windy, and snowy, but the scenery is Challenge on Sunday, February 7, 2016!

Boynton; Girls 9/10: 1st Mackenzie Fran- spectacular as runners take in breathThe Denver Nuggets Skills Challenge is a cis, 2nd Kysa Marske; Boys 11/12: 1st taking views of Lumpy Ridge. Combined free, state wide, basketball competition Nolan Marske, 2nd Brysen Long, 3rd there were 180 runners in both the 5K for boys and girls from ages 7-14 years Gabriel Housewright; Girls 11/12: 1st and 10K races. Congratulations to all the old to complete in three events; passing, Maya Kiser, 2nd Rienne Steckline, 3rd Jae- participants and winners! Proceeds from shooting, and dribbling. The first place lynn Hebert; Boys 13/14: 1st Joseph the race went to the Estes Valley Youth winner of each age bracket within their Boynton, 2nd Luke Webster, 3rd Ashton Activity Assistance Fund. This fund progender go on to participate in a sectional Long; Girls 13/14: NA. vides scholarships for youngsters to parcompetition at the Longmont Recreation ticipate in Estes Valley Recreation and Good luck at Sectionals!

Center on February 21, 2016. The first Park District youth sports programs.

The race could not have been accomplished without all of its sponsors, racers, and volunteers. A special thank you goes out to the following folks who helped make this event a success: Brad Doggett, Mark Donahue, Todd Plum-

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mer, Rick Zuba, Dale Stapleton, Becky Crawford, Jim Tierney, Martha Tierney, Greg Carner, Carol Carner, Tom Leba, Tristan Loveall, Naomi Williams, Hannah Williams, Sarah Williams, Benjamin Williams, Kay Caldwell, Zenda Smith, Doug Miller, Becky Day, Marlene Bordamen, and Jennifer Newhouse. We would also like to thank our sponsors and business partners; Estes Park Medical Group, Trailridge Printing, 5 Star Timing, the Town of Estes Park, Estes Park Ambulance Crew, MacGregor Ranch, Estes Park Trophy, Master Graphics, Estes Park Brewery, Edâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cantina, Natalie Schaefer, and Diane Watson.

For a full list of results, please go to: www.evprd.com under Special Events.

Masters Of The Blues Concert At The Old Gallery This Sunday Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not every day you have the opportunity to hear two world-renowned blues artists performâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;especially in a small mountain hamlet like Allenspark. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re just thrilled to be able to host Masters of the Blues this Sunday at The Old Gallery,â&#x20AC;? said The Old Gallery Board Member Margie Patterson.

Masters of the Blues features harmonica player Phil Wiggins, guitarist George Kilby, Jr. and bassist Andy Calder. Wiggins was half of the internationally acclaimed acoustic blues due Cephas and Wiggins for 30 years. George Kilby Jr. spent 20 years performing with and producing albums for legendary pianist Pinetop Perkins of Muddy Waters Band.

After the passing of their two respective partners, Wiggins and Kilby created a new partnership and has been touring in the U.S., Canada and Europe. The award-winning artists will be joined by Wyoming bassist Andy Calder, who is a member of alt country band One Ton

Pigs.

The show is from 6-9 p.m. this Sunday.

Tickets to the acoustic show are $20 General Admission, $15 for seniors 65+ and students with student ID. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to attend the potluck from 5-6 p.m., itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an additional $10. Unlike most potlucks at The Old Gallery, you must have a concert ticket in order to attend the potluck. Tickets are available at The Old Gallery in Allenspark, Macdonald Book Shop in Estes Park or online at http://wigginskilbyjrtrioattog.brownpapertickets.com.

The Old Gallery is located at 14863 Colorado Highway 7, next to the Allenspark Fire Station. Parking is available on Highway 7 or in the parking lot next to the Allenspark Transfer Station.

The Old Gallery recently completed a renovation project, which is being funded by a $1.2 million Capital Campaign. Additional donations can still be made at www.theoldgallery.org.

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EVRPD Sports And Events Youth Sports NVAA Travel Spring Soccer The EVRPD, as a member of the NVAA, will be offering spring travel soccer! The Northern Valley Athletic Association (NVAA) is comprised of small front-range communities. The mission of this organization is “To provide youth boys and girls, the opportunity to learn and play recreational youth sports for enjoyment, learning experience, and athletic growth.” It is an opportunity for players to play against other recreational competitive teams. Practices will be in Estes Park and teams will travel to the Front Range and possibly host one or two games. Divisions: 5th-6th grade corec. *(If you are in 4th grade, please contact us regarding an option to play 5th6th grade). Practices: Teams practice twice a week for no more than 3 hours/week. Practices start the week of March 7th. Practice times are TBD based on coaches and field availability. Games: Games are on Saturdays and begin March 19th. Tournament: There will be an end of season tournament on May 7th. Registration for travel soccer begins Monday, February 8th through Wednesday, February 24th at the EVRPD Administration Office. NO online registration will be available for travel soccer. *The cost is $50. The fee will help cover the cost of league fees, jersey top, and socks. **Roster Size: Must be a minimum of 14 players and no more than 18 allowed per roster by the registration deadline. There will be NO exceptions. If rosters are not full by the deadline, but has met the minimum of 14, players may register no more than 2 weeks into a team’s season. Players must also be able to commit to participating in 75% of the season including both practices and games.

Youth Spring Soccer League In-House (non-travel); K-6th grade teams available In the local In-House (non-travel) spring soccer league, players participate on a team and practice once a week and play a game once a week at Stanley Park.

Divisions: Co-rec K-1st grade, Co-rec 2nd-3rd grade, Co-rec 4th-6th grade. **Roster Sizes: Rosters will be limited. K1st grade will be 4 teams max with 8 players each. 2nd-3rd grade will be 2 teams max with 12 players each. 4th-6th grade will be 2 teams max with 13 players each. Program Dates: Mondays and Wednesdays ONLY *(with exceptions due to No School Days). Starts April 13 through May 18. Teams will practice once a week on Mondays and play a game once a week on Wednesdays. Due to NO School Days there will be a few exceptions, in which case teams will go Wed/Fri those weeks. The first three sessions will be practices, which are on

Wednesday, April 13; Friday, April 15; and Monday, April 18. The first game will be Wednesday, April 20. Practice Dates: April 13, 15, 18, 25, May 4, 9, 16.

Game Dates: April 20, 27, May 6, 11, 18.

Practice/Game Times: K-1st 3:45-4:45pm or 4:45-5:45pm; 2nd-3rd 3:45-4:45pm, 4th-6th 4:45-5:45pm. Contingency Times: If a Monday practice is cancelled, it will be bumped to the very next Tuesday at the same time. A Wednesday practice would be bumped to Thursday at the same time. If a Wednesday game is cancelled, it will be bumped to the very next Thursday. A Friday game would not be replayed if cancelled. Registration is from 2/29/16-3/16/16. Registration is $40 InDistrict/$50 Out-of-District.

Youth Flag Football League Flag football is available for boys and girls in grades 2nd-3rd & 4th-6th grade. **Roster Sizes: Rosters will be limited to 2 teams max with 13 players each in each division. Teams will practice on Tuesdays and play games on Thursdays starting April 12 through May 19. The first three sessions will be practices, which are on Tuesday, April 12; Thursday, April 14; and Tuesday, April 19. Practice Dates: April 12, 14, 19, 26, May 3, 10, 17. Game Dates: April 21, 28, May 5, 12, 19. Practice/Game Times: 2nd-3rd 3:45-4:45 p.m., 4th-6th 4:45-5:45 p.m. Contingency Times: If a Tuesday practice is cancelled, it will be bumped to the very next Wednesday at the same time. If a Thursday game is cancelled, it will be bumped to the very next Friday. Registration is from 2/29/16-3/16/16. Registration is $40 In-District/$50 Out-of-District.

Coaches/Referees Wanted The EVRPD is also in need of qualified referees and volunteer coaches for Youth Soccer and Flag Football. If you coach and your child is a participant, your child’s registration will be waived. Paid or volunteer positions are available for referee positions. If you are interested in reffing or coaching, or for more information about our programs, please contact us.

Registration/Contact Us Youth Soccer & Flag Football League: You may register and pay on-line at www.evrpd.com via PayPal using a credit card or debit card only, or you may dropin to the EVRPD Administrative Office, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday, to fill out a registration form and pay using cash, check, or credit card. Late registrations will be taken on a “space-available” basis only and can only be done at the EVRPD Administrative Office (no online registration available). **No late fees, but registering on time is essential to secure a spot on a team.

Activity scholarships are available through the Estes Valley Youth Activity Assistance Fund. Applications are avail-

able at the EVRPD office.

For more information, contact Cheryl Sarnwick at 970-586-8191, ext. 3, or at Cheryl@evrpd.com Adult Sports Adult Open Gyms: Pickleball & Basketball Get your game on! The EVRPD runs adult open gyms throughout the winter.

Mondays: Adult Pickleball (starts 10/5/15). Wednesdays: Adult Basketball (starts 10/7/15). All open gyms are from 7-9pm at the Middle School gym. The cost is $5 for drop-in or $45 for a punch pass (10 punches, 10% savings). All participants must be at least 16 years of age.

The purpose of the Estes Valley Recreation & Park District (EVRPD) Adult Open Gym programs is to provide adults a place to play drop-in sports with appropriate supervision in a clean and safe space. All participants must have a completed policy form and release of liability and photo release waiver on file. EVRPD promotes good sportsmanship and having fun in a friendly recreation setting.

Adults of all skill ability are welcome to play. *Please note, due to low numbers, open gym volleyball has been cancelled for after the new year. ust be at least 16 years of age. The purpose of the Estes Valley Recreation & Park District (EVRPD) Adult Open Gym programs is to provide adults a place to

play drop-in sports with appropriate supervision in a clean and safe space. All participants must have a completed policy form and release of liability and photo release waiver on file. EVRPD promotes good sportsmanship and having fun in a friendly recreation setting. Adults of all skill ability are welcome to play. *Please note, due to low numbers, open gym volleyball has been cancelled for after the new year.

Special Events EVRPD Easter Egg Hunt and Festivities; Saturday, March 12, 2016!

Easter is just around the corner and the Easter Bunny will be visiting Estes Park!

Come on over to the Presbyterian Community Church of the Rockies on Saturday, March 12, 2016, 9-11 a.m., and join us for our Easter Egg Hunt! *(Please note, this year there will not be a pancake breakfast due to space constraints). All activities are FREE. Activities will include the egg hunt, fake tattoos, Easter bucket toss, Easter crafts, and Easter games like an egg relay. Of course the Easter Bunny will be walking around for you to take your own pictures with; just be sure to bring your phone or camera to take pictures! The Egg Hunt will be from 9:30-10 a.m. The egg hunt schedule is as follows: 9:30-9:40 a.m., 0-4 year olds; 9:40-9:50 a.m., 5-8 year olds; 9:50-10 a.m., 9+ year olds.

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800 Moraine Ave. Event Center Open House A Success To the Editor: I would like to thank the vendors and attendees of The 800 Moraine Ave. Event Center wonderful open house that was held Saturday, January 30, 2016. The open house promoted the event center and thirteen amazing vendors. Most of the vendors were from Estes Park, however, there were a few well-known vendors from outlying areas.

The 800 Moraine Ave. Event Center is one of Trout Haven Resorts properties with much to offer guests, and the open house helped educate the guests that attended with some fun facts about the event center. Such as, the event center is available to the public to rent year round, and people are able to use their own caterers or bring in their own food and utilize our catering kitchen. Additionally, there are two scenic lawn sites located along the Big Thompson River for gatherings, including wedding ceremonies.

The open house vendors were hand selected to show potential venue users how the event center space would look set up according to their needs. Claire’s on the Park showcased a delicious caprice salad, and their awesome jasmine rice pudding. The Enchanted Florist's beautiful floral arrangements were on display.

Sunflower Wedding Officiant attended and showed their variety of service options. There were fresh chips & a variety of salsa from Pepper’s, and Jubilation’s Catering brought scrumptious artichoke dip and an exciting cheese display. Cold-

iron Photography displayed lovely wedding photos. White Orchid Bridal exhibited the most elegant wedding dress.

Rocky Mountain Wild Flowers displayed their new lead crystal wedding stands and Marry Me In Colorado answered questions about getting married in Estes Park. Trout Haven’s very own trout pond dished up their fine smoked trout with crackers. All of the attendees were able to get their photos taken in the popular Estes Park Photo Booth. Everybody had a good time listening to the sounds coming from 3J’s Entertainment DJ Service.

There was a beautiful center display table with a wedding set up in the center of the room. The charming dish display was donated by Estes Park Rent All, and the centerpieces were hand crafted by Pine Cones of Northern Colorado. The fashionable high quality linen for the entire event was donated by Colorado Table Cloth Company.

Again- A big thank you to the vendors & attendees! Remember- The 800 Moraine Ave. Event Center is ready year round to meet the needs of your particular event. To learn more or schedule an event, or tour the Event Center, please contact Sherry Louk, Event Manager of 800 Moraine Ave. Event Center, a Trout Haven Resorts Property at 970-5770202. She will be happy to plan your next event with you!

SincerelySherry Louk and the entire Trout Haven Resorts Team

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Almost Dead To The Editor: Monday, February 1, it's snowing like a blizzard and I decide to have a heart attack around 10:30 a.m. My wife alerted the ambulance crew of my discomfort and within minutes they were here and prepared to save me from the Grim Reaper. Up our long, snow-covered driveway they came and positioned the readied ambulance to wheel me right in the back door. Some of my memory of what happened in the following minutes is blurred by chest pain, IV inserts and the shock of what was happening to my heart. Hey, this ain't fun, but what a relief that folks with medical knowledge were all around and over me with my survival at heart (pun).

Ah, but among the caring faces comes fellow Car Club member Tim Krall, who greets me and reassures me that everything will be OK. I'm hoisted from my bed by two strong individuals and positioned on a wheeled gurney. Out the door we go, along the unshoveled walkway, down a couple steps and into the ambulance. I'm definitely the center of attention as they locked down the gurney to the ambulance floor. Just before they closed the door, I saw Tim with his arm around my wife helping her to his truck for the ride to the hospital, and I felt things would be OK. An unremembered trip to our hospital then quick action by the emergency room staff eased my pain. They started to prepare me for the trip to the Medical Center of the Rockies in Loveland since they didn't have the proper equipment to fix me here in Estes. I realized that what was happening to me was a unified effort to keep me in this world! The doctor ordered a clot buster that worked right away, and I began to come around and observe the activities of preparing me for the snow-covered ambulance trip to Loveland. After an x-ray of my heart was taken, I was again loaded into the four-wheel-drive ambulance for the trip down the mountain. The driver, Kyle Dalton, did a terrific job on the slippery highway, and paramedic Anne Graves could not have been more attentive to me. Of course, I left behind the crew that, as I see it, did what was needed to save my life: ER doctor John Meyer, RN's

Rachael Hofsess, Timothy Gray and Leslie Roberts, and EMT Shaleen Duell, whose pretty eyes and great smile reminded me that I was still alive. And the reassurances I received from paramedic Guy Beasley were great, his voice projecting calm and sincere concern.

Down the hill we went cautiously on the snowy roads, announcing our presence with the siren, and arrived at the Heart Center of the Rockies in an hour. I was wheeled to the operating area, had another portable x-ray and moved to the operating table. There I met the surgeon, Dr. Justin Strote, who was going to operate on me. He was a delightful guy who told me he was going to insert a stent into my blocked heart vein by going through my wrist. Imagine inserting a little metal cone in my artery which rides the blood stream to the blocked area and, when in place, is ballooned to open up the artery for full blood flow!

Wow, what an amazing potential to put me on the road to recovery. I was not fully asleep during the procedure, but don't remember much; I know the doctor spoke to me but I don't remember what he said. Two hours after the completion of the operation, I was in recovery with my wife Sharon and daughter Marsha.

Wow, all this had happened in about six hours; I was on my way out, but saved to enjoy more of my life with a renewed appreciation. As I related to my wife the next morning, I could have just as soon been in a box and not talking to her.

How wonderful it is, and how grateful I am to live in our marvelous town filled with fantastic people who really care. I'm here today because I was at the right place at the right time with the right people. Thank you medical attendants, dear friends, precious family and concerned community members for your voiced good wishes, meals, and physical and mental support. If I have omitted naming anyone who helped me survive, please forgive my oversight, but I am just as grateful of your help as those I mentioned.

Here's to life, and I mean to live it fully until it's finally over. God bless you all!

Gratefully, Wayne Groome, Estes Valley resident

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How Easy Is The New Form 1023-EZ? Anything the IRS says is "EZ" has to be suspect, so we did a little digging Up until recently, few things could be more intimidating to a newly-formed small charity than applying for tax-exempt status with the IRS. The Form 1023 used for this purpose is 26 pages long, asks for extensive narratives concerning activities and requires the attachment of voluminous exhibits. Once filed, the processing time from the IRS is typically 6 months or more, and that's if the IRS doesn't ask questions or raise any objections.

To help out smaller charities, the IRS recently issued a new form - 1023-EZ. Of course, anything the IRS labels as "EZ" has to be suspect, so we did a little digging.

The full name for the new form is, Streamlined Application for Recognition of Exemption Under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. While the title by itself is somewhat scary, we found to our relief that the IRS is true to its word this time. The filing really is streamlined.

Rather than 26 pages, the new form is only three pages long. In addition, the new form does not go into exhaustive detail about the charity's organization, activities or budgets. Even easier, the form is

both prepared and filed online using www.pay.gov, where you can also pay the $400 user fee with a credit or debit card or a bank account ACH. To us, it now appears the form can be completed in a number of hours, rather than the number of days that applied to the Form 1023. The 1023-EZ is, however, limited to smaller charities with: annual gross receipts projected to be no more than $50,000 in any of the initial three years, and total assets worth no more than $250,000.

Certain organizations such as churches, hospitals, schools won't be allowed to use the 1023-EZ form, though, the IRS estimates that up to 70% of new charities will.

Frankly, we applaud the IRS for this innovation. Anything that helps new charities engage with donors and assure them the tax deductibility of their donations makes good sense for everyone.

Learn More About Mueller & Associates, CPA by calling (970) 667-1070.

Their offices are located at 1182 Graves Avenue, Unit C-1 Estes Park, CO 80517.

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Community Wide Church Service Sunday, February 21 You are invited to join us for a community-wide church service this Sunday, February 21, 2016.

Two Thousand Fifteen proved to be a very challenging year for the entire community of Estes Park. Last winter, our town was deeply impacted by grief and tragedy. As a result, our school system has been staggered as it seeks to deal with a sense of heaviness among our youth. In an effort to support our schools, strengthen our families, and love our young people, the Evangelical Ministerial Alliance (EMA) delivered a series of sermons to address many spiritual needs that have surfaced over the course of these challenging times.

The EMA pastors associated with the HUB/HUDDLE, a community-wide youth outreach, have spent the last six

weeks sharing their hearts and hopes with the people of Estes Park. The culminating event, a “One Voice” community worship service, purposes to bring everyone together on Sunday, February 21, at 10 a.m. in the Rocky Mountain Park Inn Conference Center. Rev. James Carnell, community youth pastor and leader of the HUB/HUDDLE, will preach a powerful message. Children's worship services and nursery will be provided.

All who have a heart for our community or are carrying a burden during these challenging times will not want to miss this strategic service. All of Estes Park is invited to attend! Let’s pack the Conference Center and, together, stand up for our community with “One Voice.”

We’ll see you on February 21!

Sponsors Needed For Bobcat Casino Night The Bobcat Booster Club would like to personally invite you to join us Saturday, March 5 from 7-11 p.m. in the MacGregor Ballroom at The Stanley Hotel for Casino Night!

Please join us for an evening of adult fun while supporting our Bobcat Athletic programs. The event is free to the public, adults 21 and over. Music, food, dancing, door prizes, and gaming!

As a business you can be major sponsor for the evening. There are three levels of support: $500, $250 or $100. For $100 your business will be advertised at one of the many poker tables available. A $250 sponsorship will be recognized at our craps table, music station, horse betting table, and check-in table. And we have one $500 sponsorship available to be recognized at the "Bobcat Challenge" Texas Hold-Em tournament.

If your business would like to sponsor a horse race, you get to name all 12 of the horses running against each other in a single race. You may also name the race

after your business! It's a fun way to encourage a little friendly competition at work. The cost to sponsor a full race is $350.

As individuals you could "buy a horse" for one of the 10 horse races that night.

For $25 you pick a fun name for your horse, cheer them on during their race and win a token if your horse wins!

If you like a friendly game of poker, you may enter our "Bobcat Challenge" Texas Hold 'Em tournament. It is free to enter, however a $25 donation is recommended.

We are also accepting donations for our team baskets for our silent auction. If your business has an item or gift certificate you would like to contribute, let us know and someone will be happy to come by and collect those.

For more information or to sponsor an event, contact ProudBobcatBoosters@gmail.com Thank you for helping the Boosters "Grow our Bobcats in Strength and Pride."

Local Residents Show Their Art At Spark Gallery In Denver Local artists Ann Vernon and Patrice Sullivan will have a special showing of their artwork at Spark Gallery in Denver, CO from February 18-March 13, 2016 in the North Gallery at Spark.

Ann has lived in Estes Park for sixteen years and Patrice is an art professor at CSU for the last 25 years, and lives in Estes Park.

There will be an Opening Reception Party this Friday, February 19 from 6-9 p.m.

Spark Gallery presents diverse and dynamic art exhibits in its galleries, located in the Art District on Santa Fe. Started in 1979, Spark is the oldest cooperative gallery in Denver. Spark is located at 900 Santa Fe Drive, Denver, CO, call 720-889-2200 for more information.

Ann Frick Vernon “The Owl, The Cave, The Book”

Patrice Sullivan “Kin”

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Perpetual Plastics

grouped into seven varieties, some more recyclable than others. The little triangle Symbol Type of material containing a numeral on the bottom of Polyethylene the bottle, jar, or tub designates the class of the plastic. The time to check this terephalate classification is at the store, before you (PET or PETE) buy.

High density Numbers one and two are universally polyethylene recyclable. There are also remanufacturing markets available for #3 and #4. It is (HDPE) more difficult to recycle #5-#7 and some Polyvinyl chloride recycling centers, although they may ac(V or Vinyl or PVC) cept them, do not always recycle all plastics. So, in general, it is preferable to buy Low density and use lower numbers.

Since China no longer wants to be the polyethylene dumping ground for the world’s used (LDPE) plastics, some parameters have changed.

But, in the United States, there is hope!

Polypropylene(PP) For example: Aztec Plastic Lumber in Denver is making lumber and furniture out of recycled plastic.

There is a recent movement afoot in Polystyrene (PS) the USA to give up plastic for Lent (February 10 to March 24). It is not too late to try this. If you decide to do so, please Other give me your thoughts after Easter RRRcyc2se@gmail.com and, if not, take advantage of this six week period to In the last few articles, we have adwatch how much plastic you use, what dressed the most common recyclables classes of plastic you purchase, and how made of metal, paper, and glass. Now, we you dispose of it. I would be curious to move on to the complexities of plastic know if the experiment has any effect on recycling. your lifestyle.

After WWII plastics were considered a The League of Women Voters & Comsolution to a multitude of everyday munity Recycling Committee meets problems. They are infinitely usable, in- monthly. All community members are expensive, waterproof, and moldable welcome. While the LWV sponsors the into almost any shape. Unless exposed to group, League membership is not rehigh heat, plastics seemed indestructible, quired to participate in Committee and, for the most part, they are! Some meetings, programs, and events. plastics last 5-10 human lifetimes in the For details see our website at landfill! www.RecycleEstes.org or contact Today there are thousands of different RRRcyc2se@gmail.com plastics, but the recyclable plastics are

Free Tax Assistance Free tax preparation assistance is being offered by AARP Tax-Aide from February 2nd through April 14th, Estes Valley Library. This program is primarily for taxpayers with low- to middle-income with special attention given to persons age 60 and older. Appointments can be made by calling 586-8116.

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Estes Park Area Weavers Guild Meeting February 28 The Weavers' Attic at the Old Church Shops is run by the Estes Park Area Weavers' Guild. There are currently three looms, an 1880 barn loom hand made by Swedish immigrants, a 1950 Jones loom built here in Estes Park, and a more modern Harrisville loom. Weavers are on hand Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays from 1:00 to 3:00 to demonstrate and the public is invited to drop by to see the looms in action.

The February meeting of the Estes Park Area Weavers Guild will be held Feb. 28th in the Hondius Room of the Estes Valley Library at 12:30. Members Patty Volker, Barb Richards and Gray Rueppel will give a small workshop on

rag rug weaving. Three small warped looms will be set up and after a brief introduction and demonstration, everyone will get a chance to try weaving to see if they can "turn rags into riches."

Visitors are always welcome and refreshments will be served. For more information about the Estes Park Area Weavers Guild contact Gray Rueppel at 5862978.

Left: Patty Volker, member of the Estes Park Area Weavers Guild weaving a rag rug on the 1800 barn loom at the Weavers Attic in the Old Church Shops.

Estes Park’s Thursday Night Dine Around Join us in Estes Park every Thursday night in March for a town-wide dine around event! Dozens of restaurants all throughout the village will offer a $5 tasting plate from 4:30- 7:30 p.m. with a different menu each week. Stop by two or three restaurants each week to see friends, join in the fun, and taste great food from all different restaurants! Participating restaurants are: Smokin’ Dave’s BBQ, Sweet Basilico, You Need Pie! Diner, El Mex Kal, Café de Pho Thai, Hunter’s Chop House, The Grubsteak, Ed’s Cantina, Antonio’s New York Pizza,

La Cabana Mexican Grill, Claire’s on the Park, Rock Cut Brewery, Estes Park Brewery, Cascades at The Stanley Hotel, Pepper’s Mexican Grill, and Himalayan Curry & Kebob, Baba’s Burgers, Chicago’s Best, Snowy Peaks Winery, The Big Horn, and The Wild Rose.

Check out this website for more information! www.estesparkdinearound.blogspot.com For information on participating as a restaurant, or for general questions, contact val@youneedpie.com.

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Look To Your Library: The Journey Of A Book

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This Is Grounds For Celebration!

February 26 from 9:00 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Kind Coffee The Estes Valley Library is celebrating The Estes Valley Library is full of Because Shaking the Family Tree is its 100th anniversary in 2016, and local books, resources and materials all just available and not waiting for another pabusinesses and organizations are joining waiting for you to discover them. As a tron, the hold request for this book rein the festivities.

One of the special cenpublic library, one of our primary results in the book being removed from tennial year tributes sources are books! What’s not to love the shelf very quickly. Many times each will take place at about a good book to read? Have you day at the library, a report is generated Kind Coffee on Friever wondered though, what happens from our system that tells us each book day, February 26 when you give us a call or request a book that has been requested by our patrons. from 9:00 a.m. to 12 online? How do we make the magic hap- Our library staff uses this list to locate pen of getting your book to you? the items and pull them from the shelves p.m., which will be the introduction of Let’s follow a day in the life of a popular for our patrons to pick up.

Library Roast Coffee. book at the Estes Valley Library. You Once the book has been located, it is might think that it’s sitting quietly on the prepped to go on the hold shelf. This in- Kind Coffee is located at 470 East Elkhorn Avenue in shelf, just waiting to be noticed. Well, cludes printing the hold slip and queudowntown Estes Park. that could be true, but our books here at ing our circulation software to send out This is certainly ‘grounds for celebrathe Estes Valley Library are very active a notice to you so that you know it’s books that love to be discovered. For the available. Once you receive the email no- tion’ – gather your friends and join us as sake of our story of the day in the life of tification (or phone call if you don’t have we enjoy the aroma and rich taste of Lia book, let’s follow Shaking the Family email) informing you that Shaking the Tree by Buzzy Jackson.

Family Tree is available, you get to come pick it up!

“I heard that the library is having an event with Buzzy Jackson in March. I Putting items on hold is easy to do and need to find her book so I can read it be- allows us to help you to have a rewardfore she comes to Estes Park!” This paing library experience. When you arrive, The Estes Valley Library, in partnership tron’s exclamation could be heard from your book is ready and waiting to be with Recorded Books, is pleased to anclear across town. Shaking the Family checked out! There is nothing more nounce the introduction of Tree was minding its own business, sitting gratifying then desiring a certain book Universal Class on the library shelf at 929 (genealogy). and knowing that it’s waiting here at the Library Edilibrary, just for you!

Our excited patron gets on her comtion, a powerful new puter and goes to estesvalleylibrary.org During our Centennial month of Feband locates Shaking the Family Tree in ruary as we create opportunities for you online continuing education service the online catalog. After seeing that the to know your community, be sure to designed specifibook is available, selecting the option to stop by the library to learn more about cally for use by the place a hold sets everything in motion. the books and online materials that we patrons of public This is when our library staff that you have waiting, just for you, to borrow. libraries. see every day dive into action to make Our staff is eagerly waiting to help you Universure you have that book in your hands as to explore all of the books, materials and sal Class quickly as possible. resources that we have available to you! offers patrons a unique online education experience. With a growing catalog of over 500 courses, Universal Class is committed to providing only the most affordable and highest The Estes Valley Library and the Estes Larimer Small Business Development quality online training. Over 300,000 Park Economic Development CorporaCenter students around the world have benetion are partnering once again for the •How businesses can make use of the fited from Universal Class’ unique inworkshop ‘Small Business Resources Larimer County Workforce Center structional technologies. With real in101’ on Tuesday, March 1 from 7:00 to •Local business associations and how structors guiding the learning, engaging 8:30 p.m. in the library’s computer lab. they benefit sectors of our business ‘Small Business 101’ offers an overview community of the many services and tools available •Great tips for starting a new business in locally. Existing and aspiring business the Estes Valley owners and entrepreneurs are encourRegistration is required for this workaged to attend. shop. For more information or to regisWhether you own or manage a local ter, visit estesvallylibrary.org or call to It’s time to learn how to touch-up your small business, are a work-from-home speak with a librarian at 970-586-8116. photos with GIMP! Join Tech Guide Dientrepreneur, or you’re giving thought to ana Laughlin on starting a business, there are myriad Monday, March well-known and not-so-well-known lo7 from 5:30 to cal resources that exist to 7:00 p.m. at the help nurture a business, library comfrom researching the marputer lab to ket to building a potential learn more mailing list. about GIMP, a ‘Small Business Resources free program 101’ will cover these topics: that offers •An overview of local rephoto-editing sources for businesses tools.

•How to utilize the library’s reGIMP is an application that allows you search resources, including to crop, adjust colors, re-size, and add AtoZ Database to research layers to your photos. You will also learn competitors and generate a about transparency and opacity with list of potential customers digital photos. It is recommended that •How to obtain free business conprior to attending the class, each regissulting in Estes Park through the trant scan a handful of their old photo-

brary Roast Coffee, which can be described as a dark, rich blend with a strong, rich flavor.

This special library centennial event at Kind Coffee will also feature a special appearance from magician Scott McCray. Scott will be performing close-up magic from 10:00 a.m. to 12 p.m. during the ‘Grounds for Celebration’ event.

Mingling with the guests, Scott will be ready to spring incredible feats of magic.

Please join us and celebrate the library centennial at Kind Coffee for this special event. For more information, please visit estesvalleylibrary.org or call to speak with a librarian at 970-586-8116.

Universal Class Available At Estes Valley Library

‘Small Business Resources 101’ Workshop At The Library

video-based lessons, a collaborative learning environment, graded lesson tests, certificates of achievement and Continuing Education Units available for selected courses, students enjoy an engaging and measurable learning experience that helps them master and document their educational goals.

Universal Class offers courses in Exercise and Fitness, Entrepreneurship, Arts and Music, Home and Garden Care, Cooking, Computers and Technology, Health and Medicine, Homeschooling, Job Assistance, Law and Legal, Parenting and Family, Pet and Animal Care…plus hundreds more.

Details on Universal Class may be found at estesvalleylibrary.org or call the library at 970-586-8116 to speak to a librarian.

Computer Classes About Photo Editing With GIMP graphs into digital files. This will give each attendee some actual photos to use with the software. You may schedule a ‘Book-a-Librarian: Tech Assistance’ before the class for help with this process.

‘Photo Editing with GIMP’ is an intermediate class and is taught on Mac computers. It is best for people who have intermediate file management skills. Registration is required. For more information on this class or to register, please visit estesvalleylibrary.org or call to speak with a librarian at 970-586-8116.

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‘ So You Want To Start A Business’ Presented By Larimer Small Business Development Center

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Love Your Local Authors Festival This Weekend At The Library

On Saturday, February 20 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., the Estes Valley Library will ‘So You Want to Start a Business’ will able through the SBDC who understand be hosting a one-of-a-kind local author be presented at the Estes Valley Library where you are with your start up process event: Love Your Local Authors Festival. on Monday, February 22 from 5:00 to and will guide you through the resources The Estes Valley is bursting with tal7:00 p.m. in the Wasson Room in partthat you need for market research, busiented individuals who have published nership with the Larimer Small Business ness plan writing, finding capital, identibooks. ‘Love Your Local Authors Development Center. fying your customer base, creating marFestival’ is a celebration of ket strategy, and business registration Attending the course ‘So You Want to our very own local writers. including insurance and liability.

Start a Business’ is the perfect starting We invite you to join us as point for most aspiring entrepreneurs.

This introductory business class is the we highlight the intellectual Designed for new business owners, this Larimer Small Business Development and creative accomplishworkshop introduces resources for doing Center’s flagship program. Registration ments of these individuals. business in Colorado, explores what it for ‘So You Want to Start a Business’ is During the event, each of our takes to be an entrepreneur, and prorequired and can be completed by visitfeatured local authors will vides invaluable tools to set up your ing larimersbdc.org. For more informapresent a short “book talk” business for success. tion about this class, please visit about their most recent publiestesvalleylibrary.org or call to speak This course will also prepare you to cation. These presentations will work one-on-one with consultants avail- with a librarian at 970-586-8116. be followed by an opportunity for you to speak with your favorites and also with the new writers that intrigue you. Refreshments will also be provided, including Library Centennial birthday cupcakes!

All of our authors will be available for Haleys.

Who are you and where do Shaking the Family Tree is one part you come from? family memoir, one part investigation As a historian, into the remarkable world of obsessed Buzzy Jackson genealogists, and one part how-to manthrough she ual for constructing a family tree. Join knew the anBuzzy in her journey as she makes conswers to these tact with long-lost relatives, fact-checks simple questions those old family legends, and gets cozy Join Marsha Yelick on Tuesday, Febru– that is, until ary 23 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. in the with the growing American subculture she took a look Hondius Room at the Estes Valley Liof amateur genealogy. at her scrawny brary for ‘Goal Setting & Financial PlanThe library has a limited number of family tree. ning.’ free copies of Shaking the Family Tree Please join the Designed to explore available at the library for those interEstes Valley Library for a special combasic money manageested in reading Buzzy’s book in advance munity read author event; ‘An Afternoon of her program. It is our hopes that you ment concepts, this with Buzzy Jackson’ on Saturday, March will stop by and pick up a copy to read, seminar will review 12 at 2:00 p.m. where we will explore her love, and then share with your friends, fundamental tasks book, Shaking the Family Tree. such as creating a family and neighbors.

Buzzy Jackson’s first visit to the Boulder Space is limited for ‘An Afternoon with personal balance sheet, Genealogy Society brought her more building a monthly Buzzy Jackson’ and registration is requestions than answers…But it also gave quired. For more information or to reg- budget, tracking everyher a tantalizing peek into the fascinatister, please visit estesvalleylibrary.org or day spending, differentiating between ing (and enormous) community of fam- call to speak with a librarian at 970-586- needs and wants, and establishing clear ily-tree huggers and after-hours Alex financial goals.

8116.

An Afternoon With Author Buzzy Jackson

one-on-one conversations, will have their books available for purchase, and will be signing them, personalized to you!

Featured Authors Include: Vic Anderson, Judy Archibald, Walter Borneman, Ginnie Ely, George Frawley, John Fridrich, Thomas Gootz, Margaret Guthrie, Nancy Kaesler, Annette Marshall, Pat Maslowski, Darrell Mudd, Terry Rizzuti, Dayle Spencer, Erik Stensland, Ramona Worley, and Jana Zinser.

The ‘Love Your Local Authors Festival’ is a special Library Centennial event made possible by the generous support of the Estes Valley Library Friends & Foundation. This event is free and open to everyone. For more information, please visit estesvalleylibrary.org or call the library to speak with a librarian at 970-586-8116.

Goal Setting & Financial Planning: Common Cents For Colorado Basic Financial Series Class

Estes Valley Library Offers Digital Newspaper Collection The Estes Valley Library is pleased to announce the immediate availability of its new digital newspaper collection. Titled America’s News, this collection is free to library patrons and is updated daily. America’s News provides Webbased access to current and archived issues of 2,400 newspapers, including “Estes Park Trail-Gazette” and “The Denver Post.”

America’s News enables library patrons to easily search and browse current and archived news articles, editorials, reviews, birth and marriage announcements, obituaries and a variety of special sections. Patrons can use this resource for general reference or to research local and national issues, events, people, gov-

This seminar is for anyone who wants to begin, restart, or reevaluate their relationship with money to create a more restful and fulfilling life, and is ideal for teens before they launch into the real world.

This session is the first in a series of five seminars. Registration is required. For more information or to register for ‘Goal Setting & Financial Planning,’ please visit estesvalleylibrary.org or call to speak with a librarian at 970-586-8116.

Try-It Features Legos Creatures

Try-It Tuesday – LEGOs! ‘Try-It Tuesday’ at the Estes Valley Library on Tuesday, February 23 at 4:00 ernment, education, arts, business, sports, real estate and much more. In ad- p.m. will feature building with LEGOs. Using LEGOs, design and build alone or dition to using workstations at the liwith a partner or even a group. The brary, patrons can access the collection LEGO building theme for this ‘Try-It from home by logging in at Tuesday’ is Creatures! www.estesvalleylibrary.org.

LEGO building encourages lateral America’s News is a resource offered thinking in a fun environment. It helps

by NewsBank, the world’s premier provider of newspapers and other news sources online.

Serving public libraries for more than 40 years, NewsBank offers Web-based access to more than 8,000 titles from the U.S. and other countries around the globe.

For more information on this collection, please visit estesvalleylibrary.org or call the library to speak with a librarian at 970-586-8116.

children to think in three dimensions, inspires problem solving and creativity, and encourages communication and critical thinking.

‘Try-It Tuesday’ is for children ages 5 to 11 and space is limited. To register for ‘Try-It Tuesday’ or for more information, visit estesvalleylibrary.org or call to speak with a librarian at 970-586-8116.

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Expand Opportunity For Our Youth

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Mary Ann VanBeber Mary Ann (Burgener) VanBeber born in Loveland CO, September 22, 1930, passed away Wednesday February 10, 2016.

Mary Ann graduated from Loveland High School in 1949 and married W.L. "Bud" VanBeber in 1953. She made her home in Greeley and moved to the Big Thompson Canyon in 1972.

Mary Ann was a homemaker and enjoyed sewing and needle work.

She was preceded in death by her

At the core of our nation is a shared belief that no matter where you are born, your zip code and the socio-economic status of your parents should not predetermine how far you go in life. In the United States, we believe instead that your talents, ambition and work ethic should foster success. Everyone deserves a fair shot at improving their lot in life and reaching for their version of the American Dream.

Unfortunately, for millions of young adults today, that is not the case. Despite some gains in important areas like higher high school graduation rates, an improved employment picture and lower rates of violent crime in many communities, access to upward mobility is severely hampered for many low-income children and young adults in far too many communities across the country.

According to five years of data from the Opportunity Index, which measures 16 key factors that contribute to economic, educational and civic opportunity in communities, 5.5 million U.S. youth ages 16 to 24 are disconnected from work and school and millions more are at risk for such disconnection.

In Colorado alone it's 11.5% (73,892) young adults are currently disconnected.

In Larimer County it's 7.7% (3,955).

Nationally, youth unemployment remains in the double-digits, years after the Great Recession officially ended.

The talents and potential of many young Americans are sidelined even as employers struggle to fill millions of jobs with skilled workers. Poverty and widening income inequality combined with stagnant wages continue to impede progress for middle and lower income communities.

This is unacceptable. But by working together, across sectors – public, private and nonprofit – and with leaders from all political parties – we can address these problems. We can strengthen education and career pathways for young adults and ensure that the rising generation receives the training and support they need to thrive in their careers, families and neighborhoods.

A cross-sector, bipartisan coalition, Opportunity Nation, has developed a five-part plan to tackle unacceptably high levels of youth unemployment and disconnection: We Got This.

The plan lays out how we can train, hire, graduate and mentor young people in our community as well as offer a second chance to connect to education and career for those coming out in the juve-

nile or criminal justice system.

Everyone plays an important role. Employers can hire young adults. Schools can offer high quality internship and apprenticeship programs and hands-on learning experiences to students. Nonprofits can partner with community colleges and the private sector to help prepare youth for today’s jobs. Mentors can encourage struggling students to stay in school and pursue postsecondary education and training. Elected officials can pass laws that expand and improve education, skills training and job opportunities for young adults, including those who have had contact with the justice system.

Eagle Rock School & Professional Development Center is a full-service notfor-profit educational reform organization that operates a tuition-free, year-round residential high school in Estes Park, Colorado, and offers professional development services at school and community sites around the United States. In short, we're committed to making high school a more engaging experience for our youth.

Eagle Rock agrees with Opportunity Nation that driving community collaboration to reconnect youth, re-engaging high school dropouts and preparing them for the labor force is critical and can be accomplished. Since 1993, Eagle Rock has been graduating students prepared to make a difference in the world and contributing to improving the high school educational experience across the country for all young people.

One of the key points of the Opportunity Nation shared plan is Ensure more students graduate from high school.

States should support multiple pathways to high school and postsecondary completion, including: increasing access to dropout recovery programs; dual enrollment programs which enable high school students to earn college credit; flexible scheduling for working and teen parents; and the expansion of hands-on and competency-based learning.

The fact is, every one of us can work together and take concrete steps to ensure young Americans are succeeding in their jobs, schools and communities.

Let’s not waste a moment.

We hope you will help us spread the word about We Got This with your friends and networks. Together, we can make sure young Americans get their fair shot at the American Dream.

parents, Bob and Mary Burgener and sister Marguerite Kirkland.

Mary Ann is survived by her husband Bud and daughters Susan Perkins of Broomfield and Karen Kundtz of Estes Park, two grandchildren and two great grandchildren, brother Don and nephew of Boulder.

Contributions may be made to Home Health Care & Hospice of Estes Valley.

Augusta Nell Williams Augusta (Gussie) Williams, 93, passed away at home early Wednesday morning, February 17.

Augusta Nell Kibby was born to Oliver Arthur Kibby and Laura Maude Crowley Kibby February 10, 1923, on the farm her grandfather, Theodore Austin Kibby, homesteaded in 1876, just a mile west and a mile south of Johnstown.

Gussie attended 1st through 12th grades in Johnstown and excelled in academics. At the age of 13 she met a new boy in her class (Lloyd Williams) who had just relocated to Johnstown from Oklahoma.

That night she told her older sister, Emily, she “met the boy she was going to marry.”

They both graduated from Johnstown High School in 1940, and married in Kimball, Nebraska, February 14, 1942.

They were married 73 years and eight months before Lloyd passed away in October 2015. Lloyd and Gussie have resided in Estes Park since 1946.

Gussie was an accomplished musician, artist, carpenter, wood carver and writer. She and Lloyd raised three sons who all completed grades K-12 in Estes Park.

Gussie was diagnosed with dementia in her early 80s, and became progressively more dependent on Lloyd. Even though legally blind and nearly deaf, Lloyd cared for Gussie the last eight years before his health failed. Both

Lloyd and Gussie then had Home Health and Hospice assistance the past two years, and were extremely grateful for the wonderful care provided to them.

Gussie is survived by sons Tom (Cindy) of Vale, OR, and Michael K. (Sheri) of Vale, OR; three grandsons Denali (Jen) of Seattle, WA, Ian (Carissa) of Seattle, WA, and Michael D. (Jenna) of Estes Park.

She was preceded in death by her husband (Lloyd), one son (Daniel), one grandson (Kelly), three sisters (Emily, Beverly, and Bobbie), and her best friend (Marcella Blanchar).

A graveside service will be held Friday, February 19, at 2:00 p.m. at the Johnstown, Colorado cemetery (located just north of Hwy. 60 and Colorado Blvd, two miles west of Johnstown). Memorial donations may be made to the Estes Park Medical Center Ambulance Fund, in care of Allnutt Funeral Service, 1302 Graves Ave., Estes Park, CO 80517.

Michael and Sheri would especially like to thank Dr. Erika Norris and all of the staff of Estes Park Home Health and Hospice, and Prospect Park Living Center for their unwavering care and support provided to the three of us during Gussie’s difficult journey the last few months.

See www.allnutt.com to send a message to Gussie’s family.

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Employment

Estes Park United Methodist Ch. needs an ADMIN. ASSISTANT for 20hr five days per wk position.

Requires: office exp., skill w/computers, off. software, typing & filing. Must be dependable, detail oriented & adaptable. Resp. for phones, bulletin, records, filing, reports & assisting pastor. Wages $12-14hr APPLY w/resume: w/exp., educ. & training to: Rev. Tom Towns, 1509 Fish Hatchery Rd Estes Park, CO 80517 Full time, year round position (25 to 30 hours, weekdays only) for immediate hire at Linda’s Pet Care Services, Inc. Experience not necessary but helpful. Supervising and on the job training with dogs during playtimes. Light cleaning involved.

To fill out an application and set up an interview, please call 586-0340.

Ask for Linda Wagner.

Employment

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

Administrative Assistant Administrative Services Hiring Range $17.42 - $20.47 per hour Non-Exempt Position Close Date: February 22, 2016

Administrative Assistant Community Services/Special Events Hiring Range $17.42 - $20.47 per hour Non-Exempt Position Close Date: March 7, 2016

Communications Center Manager Police Department Hiring Range $2,623.30 - $3,213.54 bi-weekly salary Exempt Position Close Date: Open Until Filled

Community Development Director Community Development Department Hiring Range $3,328.96 - $4,078.00 bi-weekly salary Exempt Position Close Date: March 21, 2016

Police Officer I Police Department Hiring Range $25.85 – $28.44 per hour Non-Exempt Position Close Date: Open Until Filled

Special Events Coordinator Community Services/Special Events Hiring Range $19.74 - $23.19 per hour Non-Exempt Position Close Date: March 7, 2016

Harmony Foundation, an adult alcohol/ drug residential treatment center in Estes Park has the following openings available: Nursing positions – LPN or RN Must have Colorado nursing license.

We have part time and on call positions available. Must be able to work nights andweekends.

Part Time and Full Time Transitional Living Relief House Manager Oversee general operations of a residential program providing transitional care of residents recovering from substance use disorders. Candidates will provide transportation and ensure safety of all clients. PT Relieves FT House Manger and Requires 2 overnights per week. Must possess valid Colorado Driver License. Experience with the Recovery Community a plus.

Food Services Team Member Full time, 40 hours a week.

Sat. to Wed. 10:30 to 7 p.m.

Must be dependable and have related kitchen/cooking experience.

Full time Housekeeping Team Member Job requirements include previous experiencein housekeeping. Must be extremely responsible and have current Colorado driver’s license. The hours for this position are Monday to Friday 1:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Please send resume, cover letter and salary requirements to mcola@harmonyfoundationinc.com.

You may also fax to 970-577-0392 or mail to 1600 Fish Hatchery Road; Estes Park, CO. Be sure to check out our web site at www.harmonyfoundationinc.com

Town of Estes Park Seasonal Employment Opportunities Mar 27-Sep 24 The Town of Estes Park is accepting applications for the following Seasonal positions: Street Maintenance Parks Maintenance Fairgrounds Maintenance Visitor Services Hiring rate $10.50 - $13.50 depending on experience Community Service Officer Hiring rate $13.00 - $16.00 depending on experience Positions open until filled Applications are located at: ▪ Town Hall 170 MacGregor Ave. west foyer (Mon-Fri 8 am – 5 pm) ▪ www.estes.org/jobs ▪ Submit Town application, resume and cover letter to: ▪ Town of Estes Park, Attn: HR ▪ PO Box 1200, Estes Park, CO 80517; or ▪ Fax 970-577-4770 The status of applications will be communicated via e-mail. By choice the Town of Estes Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

(Town employment application required)

Certified Nursing Assistants We have openings for Certified Nurse Assistants in Prospect Park Living Center

Don’t have your Nursing Assistant Certificate?

EPMC would like to help you get that start; Estes Park Medical Center will pay for Certified Nursing Assistant Training and provide full time positions upon successful completion of CNA course for the right motivated persons.

Working as a certified nursing assistant is the start to a rewarding career of caring for patients and working alongside a great team of healthcare professionals.

Applications are available at: Town Hall 170 MacGregor Ave. Room 130 (Mon-Fri 8 am – 5 pm) or www.estes.org/ jobs Town of Estes Park, Attn: HR PO Box 1200, Estes Park, CO 80517; or Fax 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.

Apply at epmedcenter.com or send cover letter and resume to HR@EPMC.com

WorldMark Resorts is a world class resort destination offering a fun and energetic team environment.

We are currently recruiting for the following positions: Laundry Associate (Part Time / Flexible Hours)

Come work for the best resort in Estes Park. We strive to be the very best!

Benefits include Paid Vacations, 401K matching, company training and lots of opportunity to grow.

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

Seasonal Warehouse Associate

Return Application to:

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!

Busy spa looking for - Front desk position - Massage Therapist part time year round apply within 970-5866597

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

• Must be detailed oriented, organized, and self-motivated • Good computer skills are imperative • Excellent written and verbal skills necessary • Able to lift and carry up to 50lbs • Some travel required • Clean MVR a must • Holidays and weekends required • Position available mid-April to mid-October

To Apply: Send application and cover letter to: Carolyn.kilgore@RMConservancy.org Position closes February 29, 2016

Universal Banker

(Universal Banker NMLS 1 Estes Park, CO (FT - 30 hrs)) 160004416

Are you looking to make great things happen in your community? We are seeking dedicated customer service professionals with two or more years of experience or commensurate training in retail activities, including sales and cash handling.

To become a part of our energetic team apply now at: www.usbank.com/careers

U.S. Bank is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status, among other factors. Member FDIC.

Employment Assistant Mechanic (Full-time) Repairs and maintenance of EVRPD mowers, tractors, golf carts, trucks, utility vehicles and other equipment â&#x20AC;&#x201C; gas, diesel, 2-cycle engines and hydraulic systems, reel grinding, welding.

Salary range $14.00-$18.90/hour (DOE/DOQ), plus competitive benefit package.

Go to http://www.evrpd.com/district-information/job-openings for position descriptions and application instructions. Email mary@evrpd.com for assistance. EVRPD is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Year Round Positions Assistant Chef: PM Catering Delivery Driver Dining Room Manager Executive Chef/Kitchen Manager Human Resources Assistant Resident Staff Coordinator Seasonal & Part Time (PT) Positions Family Programmers Food Service Workers Housekeepers Lifeguards Program Desk Attendants Special Events Assistant (PT) Volunteer Position Museum Docent

Mountain West Business Law, P.C. is seeking a Legal Assistant/Receptionist for its Estes Park office. Prior legal experience a plus. Applicants should be proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel; able to handle multi-line phone, have strong file management skills, and a desire for client service and interaction. Position is 8am-5pm Monday-Friday.

Email resume to tom.plake@mtnwestlegal.com and monica.plake@mtnwestlegal.com.

No phone calls please

PAINTERS NEEDED! Busy painting contractor needs help.

Experience required. Work outdoors this summer. Full Time and Part Time positions available.

Call Tim at Bestway-Painting 970-518-4001.

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Postings & applications are on our website: ymcarockies.org/work (970) 586-3341 x1032

Help Wanted

Tire Technician

Full time, Apply at 1633 Raven Ave.

Silver Saddle Now Hiring YEAR ROUND HOUSEKEEPING

Must be a non-smoker.

BEST WESTERN PLUS Silver Saddle 1260 Big Thompson Avenue Email: cory@estesresort.com No calls please

The Discovery & Coyote Lodges hiring for front desk, Looking for self starters with a good team player attitude.

Must be able to work weekends and holidays.

Year round, full or part time.

Good season bonuses.

Send resume or list of work history to mgmt@estesdiscoverylodge.com

Looking for

child care substitute in licensed facility 970-577-0944

Employment Summer Jobs with Lodging 5 positions open Kitchen Staff and Camp Nurse See full descriptions and application instructions at rockyridge.org or email RRMC@RockyRidge.org

Accepting Applications For:

DISHWASHER part time/year round

EXPERIENCED BREAKFAST/LUNCH COOK full time/year round PREP COOK full time/year round no experience needed

Pick up application at 453 E. Wonderview Ave #4 970-586-0272

Now Hiring

Line Cook Prep Cook

Apply in person Between the Hours 12-4pm, Fri-Sun at Twin Owls Steakhouse 800 MacGregor Ave. 970-586-9344

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2010 Honda Fit Sport, 5 speed, 59,000 miles, 8 tires, winter and summer, all with rims. 970/586-1921

Custom 3200 sq. ft. 4 BR/3ba Home on 16 acres in the North End. 3 car garage. W/D, 2 gas stoves, Pets OK w/deposit.1 year lease.

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Ed 970-218-0053

FOR RENT Escape the snow & wind in Green Valley Arizona.

2bd, 2 ba. Deeply discounted rent available Feb-April. Call Tom Maher at 520-360-6181

Condos 2 BD, 1 BA condos, 928 sq ft.1 yr lease / short term lease variable rates. Call Real Living - 1st Choice Real Estate Services at: 970-669-9696. Equal Opportunity Housing

Cabins Clean 1 bedroom. Views.

NS/NP 970-586-6487

Commercial Rentals Office Rental At office on Hwy 7 1407 s/f call Jeff 970-231-4037

Short Term Short Term Rental March 1- May 30th 3bd, 2 ba. Fully Furnished NS.NP 1800 + utilities.

970-219-1866

Wants To Rent 1 BR, 1BA APARTMENT Year Round for my mom who has moved to Estes Park. NS, NP. Please call Judy 970-577-3396.

BMW 530 xi, AWD, 88k miles, 12,900. If interested please text 303-717-5587

Trucks 1994 F150- New tires, new clutch, new starter.

4wd Excab 2,700 OBO 970-219-1866

SERVICES Cleaning Housekeeper for hire! $15 per hour.

Susan 219-561-1310

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HOLMES LOG WORKS Log Home Restoration 970-586-9168 Log and Metal Railing, Deck Additions & Repair, Log Benches, Mantels, Gates & Log Accents www.lograils.com

PET SITTING AND DOG WALKING! Compassionate, experienced professional.

Bonded, insured, pet first aid instructor.

Special needs and senior pets welcome. Renee 970-232-6231.

Mikeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Handyman Service in Estes Park 35+ years experience.

WInter Special: 3HRs for $99!

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605-391-8375

Firewood Firewood $200 per cord Split Pine Aspen Available Free Delivery Stacking Available 419 635 6689

Piano Tuning Susan Novy, local piano tuner. Call for appt.

577-1755

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CJM Services inc. is offering professional snow removal. We are insured and licensed with over 20 years of experiences in snow removal in the estes valley.

Driveway prices starting as low as $35.00!

970-690-0772

HOUSEHOLD

Like new living room set.

Sofa, love seat, and chair with ottoman and chaise cushion, 4 pillows, 4 tables and two lamps. Items must be picked up as I cannot deliver them.

Please contact Mike if interested. 940-390-4894.

Area code 940, not 970.

Price negotiable. $800.00

NEEDED: Two old wooden tables and some early 1900s costumes for the EPHS production of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our Town.â&#x20AC;? Please call Julie at 970-689-9453.

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523 St. Vrain Lane, Estes Park, CO 80517 970-586-3333 | 800-401-7750 Christian Collinet Broker/Owner 970-231-8570 Mindy Stone Office Coordinator Ellen Benes Client Liaison Brad Barnett Broker Assoc. 970-212-6780 Jeremy Collinet Broker Assoc. 970-302-1850

Julia Daley Broker Assoc. 720-937-0806 Sue Magnuson GRI, Broker. Assoc. 970-214-0319

Cottage on the River!

Judy Nystrom GRI, Broker. Assoc. 303-506-5466 Glinda Doyle Assistant to Judy Nystrom Mike Richardson GRI, CNE, Broker Assoc. 970-215-2722 Heidi Riedesel CNE, Broker Assoc. 970-691-7083 Lori Smith Broker Assoc. 970-232-5511 Jack Smith Broker Assoc. 970-231-7327 Tom Thomas Broker Assoc. 970-481-3619

Build Your Dream Home

The beauty of the Big Thompson flowing by lures you in. Well-maintained canyon home has a spacious master bedroom with a wall of windows looking out on the river and the forest beyond. The open kitchen-living room makes entertaining fun. Relax on the sunny patio with wildlife wandering by, fly-fishing, and the peaceful sounds and view of the river. $249,000 2458 US Highway 34

Welcome to Wonderview Village. Quality townhome waiting for you to customize.

3 floor plans to choose from w/ high end kitchen cabinets, hardwood, granite, cathedral ceilings, gas F/P, attached garage. Enjoy mountain views from the deck or patio. Enjoy as a primary residence, weekend getaway, vacation rental, or nightly rental for the investment buyer. Now's your chance to build your dream home!

Starting at just $349,000 tbd Willowstone Drive

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Exceptional & Spacious Remodeled Townhome • 4 Bedroom/ 4 Bath • Granite & Stainless • Oversized Garage • Close to Town • Largest Home in Complex $695,000 503 Riverrock Circle

New Construction at StoneBridge

Successful Resort & Management Company • Located along Fall River & near RMNP • 74 Units Across 3 Resorts • 20 Residential units • 2 onsite rental offices + Management Company • Wedding Venue & Conference Center $4,900,000 1400 David Drive

Tranquil Retreat on 1 Acre

• To-Be- Built 3 Bed/ 3Bath • Main Level Master • Open Floor Greatroom • Deck to Enjoy the Views • Granite/ Wood / Log Accents

• 3 Bedroom/3 Bath • Bonus Office/ 4th Bedroom • Stone Fireplace & Soaring Ceilings • Media Area w/ Entertainment Bar • 3-car Attached Garage

$515,000 1137 Fish Creek Road

$577,500 370 Whispering Pines Dr

Dramatic & Innovative • 4 bedroom/ 4 Bath in 3700sf • Spacious Deck and Patio w/ Fire Pit • Luxurious Master Wing • Check Out Our 3D Virtual Open House www.iresis.com/go/mls/781159

Prime Arapaho Estates Lot • Prime Arapaho Estates Location • 1.27 Acre Lot Backs Open Space • Secluded and Serene Setting • End of Road Location • City Utilities $175,000 Lot 3 Cherokee Court

$969,000 293 Lost Brook Drive

Your New Home at Sundance • 2000+sf w/ Open Floor Plan • 3 Bedroom/ 3 Bath • Walkout Lower Level • Home Theatre Option • Close to Town & RMNP

Private & Peaceful • 4.89 Acres in The Retreat • Forest, Meadows and Aspens • Several Building Sites • Views and Privacy $109,000 Lot 25A Miller Fork

$475,000 Lot 1 Sierra Sage Lane

Explore all of Estes Park at www.FirstColoradoRealty.com