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Photographer Alan Shadduck captured this gorgeous image of the recent Blood Moon setting over Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park. Alan got lucky with a break in the clouds. This is at the point of maximum eclipse. Within a few minutes, the moon disappeared behind the cloud bank. www.ImagesofEstesPark.com

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Participation Encouraged At February 21 Meeting About Elkhorn Ave. Spring Closure

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The Town of Estes Park and project caster commented, “We sincerely appreci- way we can replace extremely old, failpartners are reaching out to downtown ate the patience of businesses, residents ing water lines, storm drainage pipes stakeholders ahead of a full closure of and guests. While we wish we could spare and sanitary sewer pipes.� He continElkhorn Avenue at Moraine Avenue, ex- everyone from the disruption, closure of ued, “We experienced three major wapected to last up to three weeks in April this section of Elkhorn Avenue is the only ter leaks on Elkhorn Avenue in the 2018. The closure height of summer in will allow critical 2017, and Estes Park upgrades to aging Sanitation has had underground utility two emergency reinfrastructure bepairs in Elkhorn in tween the ongoing the last decade. We Moraine Avenue need to take opportubridge project and nities like this to reCleave Street on Big duce emergency reHorn Drive. Conpairs, which are more struction plans are inconvenient and integrated with the damaging to busibridge project. nesses and the rest of Downtown property our community.� owners, tenants and A major step toward other interested in $ #% %!" # % $ $ % % !! $ % # ! % ! " % " $% $!% ! " $% flood mitigation and dividuals are en$ $% % $% % " # #" %# #% $ !$ $% # ! % ! " % "# %# % resilience in the couraged to attend a $ % # ! % #$!% ! %# $% #!$$#% $ $ %" $# %# %# $%!" $! % $% ! $ #%" $ downtown area, the meeting focused on !"#" % ! $ %# %# $ $% " $ % Moraine Avenue the Elkhorn Avenue Bridge replacement is closure Wednesday, Feb. 21, at another example of a major en8:30 a.m. at the Wheel Bar, 132 E. deavor planned during the winter Elkhorn Ave. Coffee and donuts season in an effort to reduce imwill be provided by the Wheel Bar pacts to the community as much and the Town. The Town will as possible. This project is funded share information on the closure through a $2 million Community and associated utility upgrades, Development Block Grant for the anticipated schedule, detours, Disaster Recovery from the Colsignage, access/delivery provisions orado Department of Local Afand more. Feedback and questions fairs through the Colorado Diviare encouraged. Afterward, meetsion of Homeland Security and ing materials will be posted to Emergency Management. www.estes.org/moraineavenueVisit bridge. www.estes.org/moraineavenueDuring this gathering, represenbridge for project updates. For tatives from Estes Valley Partners more information, contact projfor Commerce will lead a discusect manager Michael Todd with sion to gauge interest in holding a Cornerstone Engineering at 970special event during the April clo586-2458 or mtodd@ces-ccc.com. ! " %# $% #$!% " $%" %# $%" $ " #$% !$ sure, intended to increase foot Questions and comments on the ! % " % #%"! % " $%# % " % #" $%"! traffic and draw guests to busiElkhorn Avenue closure and lo " $ % #% %" !$ $ %# $% $% "# % nesses in the closure area. The gistics may be directed to Flood $ ! % !%#" $ % #% % % #$!" %# #%" % !$ event would be planned and orRecovery Project Associate !$ " # #%# % !$ $ % $% ! $!% "# % " % $##$! ganized by businesses with logistiCrosser ccrosser@estes.org or $$#% "# % $$ % ! " " % " " " # % !$ cal support from the Town.

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Junior Election-Meet & Greet Town Trustees As part of the Junior Election, there will be a Meet and Greet of Town Trustees for young Estes residents ages

5-17, (or older if they are still current high school students), Feb. 5 from 7-9 p.m. at the Estes Valley Library.

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Municipal Court Judge Gary Brown Announces Retirement After Serving 24 Years Town seeking successor to take office career was addressing young people this spring who came before the court, and encouraging more positive choices,” Judge After 24 years serving Estes Park as Brown explained. He assisted in estabEstes Park Municipal Court Judge, lishing the Estes Gary Brown has Valley Restoraannounced his tive Justice Partplans to retire. His nership and last official act serves ex-officio will be to swears on that board. in the newly “That work is an elected Town expression of my Trustees April 24. belief that conJudge Brown duct can be served as a changed, not by Trustee himself, dismissing the from fall 1993 unperson, but by til he was apembracing them,” pointed Municihe noted. “This is pal Judge in early a people busi1994. ness, and I will Looking back on miss it.” his service, Judge In search of Brown comJudge Brown’s remented, “I have placement, the thoroughly enTown has issued joyed serving the a Request for residents of Estes Proposal for MuPark and the law nicipal Court as the Municipal Judge services.

Judge.” He contin- Honorable Judge Gary Brown.

Responses will be ued, “I thank all accepted through the Town Board Feb. 12, 2018, members, Clerks and Police Chiefs for the shared experience working together and interviews are expected to take place the week of Feb. 26. The successto build a better, safe and caring comful applicant will be appointed by the munity, while honoring the separation Town Board. Complete details are of the court system from the other available at www.estes.org/jobs. branches of Town government.

“A particularly enriching part of my

A Call For Nominations (NOTICE BY PUBLICATION OF) §1-13.5-501, 113.5-1102(3), 32-1-905(2), C.R. S. TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and, particularly, to the electors of the Estes Valley Fire Protection District of Larimer County, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election will be held on the 8th day of May, 2018, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, three (3) directors will be elected to serve 4year terms. Eligible electors of the Estes Valley Fire Protection District interested in serving on the board of directors may obtain a Self-Nomination and Acceptance form from the District Designated Election Official (DEO) : Erika Goetz, DEO 901 N. St. Vrain Ave. Estes Park, CO 80517

970-577-0900 The Office of the DEO is open on the following days: Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The deadline to submit a Self-Nomination and Acceptance is close of business on March 2nd, 2018.

Affidavit of Intent To Be A Write-InCandidate forms must be submitted to the office of the designated election official by the close of business on Monday, March 5th, 2018.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, an application for an absentee ballot shall be filed with the designated election official no later than the close of business on Tuesday preceding the election, May 1st, 2018.

ESTES VALLEY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT Erika Goetz, DEO

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Volunteer Management Is Topic Of February 8 Nonprofit Lunch & Learn The Estes Park Nonprofit Resource Center is pleased to announce that February’s Nonprofit Lunch & Learn Roundtable, All About Volunteers, will be held on Thursday, February 8, Noon – 1:30 p.m. in the Hondius Room at the Estes Valley Library.

It’s the beginning of the year and we all start thinking about how we are going to recruit, train, engage, retain and recognize our volunteers – the lifeblood of many of our organizations. Any organization that utilizes volunteers to achieve their mission is invited to this roundtable discussion as we learn from and share with each other.

• How do you recruit, train, engage and recognize your volunteers?

• Do you get a positive response from volunteers?

• Do you have an annual event, an ongoing recognition process, informal

recognition?

• Do you think recognition programs help retain volunteers?

• What unique challenges do you face when working with volunteers?

Let’s explore these questions plus any other issues related to volunteers. Bring your lunch and come prepared to participate in what is sure to be a lively discussion.

Facilitators: Lindsey Lewis, Volunteer Coordinator Rocky Mountain National Park and Sarah Walsh, Executive Director Estes Valley Library Friends & Foundation There is no cost for this Lunch & Learn Roundtable but registration is required.

Please register at www.epnonprofit.org on the home page under “News & Events.”

We would welcome your ideas for future roundtable discussions. Please contact EPRNC executive director, Laurie Dale Marshall at director@epnonprofit.org.

Shop, Smile And Help The Museum The Estes Park Museum Friends & Foundation have announced an easy way to contribute to the Estes Park Museum without effort: shop on Amazon as you usually do, but enter the website through a different door called “Amazon smile.”

The Amazon Foundation has given away 70 million dollars to 501(c)(3) organizations by refunding 0.5% of purchases made by shoppers who enter through the “smile” door.

To start this process, just go to: www.smile.amazon.com/ch/84-6053679 You will see all the things you ordinarily see for sale, but there will be a line in the upper right of your screen saying: Estes Park Museum Friends & Foundation Inc. You may bookmark this page (new door to Amazon) to make it easy to return. That’s all you have to do. The donations are automatic as you make your purchases the same way you always have.

Thank you for trying out this unique way to raise funds for the museum!

To learn more about the mission of the Estes Park Museum Friends & Foundation, as well as membership opportunities, visit www.estesparkmuseumfriends.org.

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Who Knew That Estes Had Its Very Own Speak Easy!?

We are so proud of Jill Lancaster, the staff, the board, and all the wonderful committee members, especially Cynthia Krumme, who put on such a classy event Saturday night at Mama Rose’s! Julie and Rob Pieper are stars when it comes to their generous spirits, not to mention their delicious food and drink.

Thank you, Thank you to all involved!

We were blown away by how sophisticated, fun and beautiful the party was that honored and supported Estes nonprofits.

This was by far the most elegant and enjoyable fundraiser we have attended in Estes. Attendees showed their appreciation for the incredible service that the Estes Park Nonprofit Resource Center provides for the 150 plus nonprofits in Estes.

Attendees showed their ongoing support though their extraordinary giving during the evening. They deserve a big thank you, as well.

There also was a special tribute to Jill Lancaster as she completes nearly six absolutely fantastic years as Executive Director of EPNRC. Plus, the new Executive Director, Laurie Dale Marshall, was warmly welcomed and celebrated, too.

And to top off the evening—thanks to the Town employees who decorated our Town so wonderfully— we continued to be treated to the beautiful lighting we have enjoyed all season. We thank you for joining us in still having our Christmas lights, shining brightly!

We are so glad to live here!

Frank and Donna Shavlik

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EPRT Company Presents Comedy Theatre This Weekend Do you have cabin fever? Feeling blah? Come join us for some fun!

The Estes Park Repertoire Theatre Company is presenting “Comedies for Readers Theatre� by Dreana Heizer this weekend at the American Legion, 850 North St. Vrain Ave. The production is a compilation of short skits about funny situations we have all experienced, presented in a readers theatre format. Cast members playing the various parts are Sallie Brackman, Bruce Brackman, Michael Dzik, LoAnne Forschmiedt, Rik Forschmiedt, Christann Higley, CJ Jensen, Joan Parlette, Elizabeth Potter and Cassie Weber.

Come share some laughs on Friday and Saturday, February 2 and 3, at 7:00 p.m. or Sunday, February 4, at 2:00 p.m. Tickets are available at Macdonald Book Shop or at the door for $15.00, cash only please. Or make an evening of it on Friday and come early for dinner at 5:30. Contact the Legion for dinner reservations at 586-6118.

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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.

January 21 At 1:11 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to 459 E. Wonderview Ave. to assist the Estes Park Ambulance.

At 6:25 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to 1902 Ptarmigan Trail to assist the Estes Park Ambulance.

At 11:16 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to 200 Riverside Dr. to assist the Estes Park Ambulance.

January 22 At 1:38 a.m. the EVFPD was paged to 1901 N. Morris Ct. for a reported gas leak.

At 8:55 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to

249 Old Man Mountain Ln. to assist the Estes Park Ambulance.

January 24 At 1:59 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to mile marker 3 on Highway 36 for a MVC. January 26 At 11:42 a.m. the EVFPD was paged to 363 E. Elkhorn Ave. for a smoke/odor investigation.

January 27 At 4:19 a.m. the EVFPD was paged to 1600 Manford Ave. for a helicopter standby.

At 10:35 a.m. an EVFPD officer was paged to a smoke investigation.

At 3:19 p.m. an EVFPD officer was paged to 1490 Hummingbird Ln. for an alarm activation.

At 9:01 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to 220 Virginia Dr. to assist the Estes Park Ambulance.

At 10:02 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to 1600 Manford Ave. for a helicopter standby.

The charge(s) are merely an accusation and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.

On January 24 at 11:23 a.m. police received a REDDI report of a possible impaired driver in the 900 block of N. St. Vrain Ave. Upon investigation after stopping the vehicle, police charged the 35 year old male driver from Westminster, CO with possession of a controlled substance, driving under revocation and false reporting. He was transported to Larimer County Detention Center.

On January 28 at 1:36 a.m. police were called to a physical disturbance in the 1300 block of Manford Ave. Upon arrival they charged a 47 year old female from Estes Park with third degree assault and domestic violence and transported her to Larimer County Detention Center.

On September 2, 2017 police were notified of a theft in the 100 block of E. Elkhorn Ave. After an investigation, police issued a warrant and a 29 year old female from Estes Park was arrested in Boulder County for this theft.

Second Season For Avalanche Beacon Training At RMNP An avalanche beacon training park is located at Hidden Valley in Rocky Mountain National Park. This avalanche beacon park opened last winter, and is designed for back country enthusiasts to practice simulated avalanche searches using their own beacons/transceivers and probes. The wireless beacon training park has eight transmitters/targets and can be setup for single or multiple scenarios.

The beacon park is intended to be available for use through the winter months. It is a self-serve system, with directions for different scenarios lo-

cated at the main control station. Users are back country enthusiasts who are familiar with avalanche rescue gear and techniques and the use of an avalanche beacon and probe.

In order to use the training park, visitors will need to bring their own avalanche beacon and probe. A shovel is recommended for winter backcountry travel but is not needed in the training park.

For further park information please visit www.nps.gov/romo or call the park’s Information Office at (970) 5861206.

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Noel Ginsburg, Candidate For Governor In Estes Park February 11 Noel Ginsburg, Colorado Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate for the 2018 election, will be in Estes Park on Sunday, February 11, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. to meet with voters and answer questions about his run for Governor.

This event will be held at Elkins Distilling Co., 1825 North Lake Avenue, Estes Park. It is free and open to the public.

Noel is a Colorado native, growing up in the Denver area. His early years were spent working with his parents in their manufacturing and food business. This experience of creating tangible goods and working closely with people became a passion for Noel. Thus, while attending the University of Denver in 1980, Noel started his own manufacturing company, Intertech Plastics.

He is proud that his company’s products carry the “Made in the USA” label and is providing jobs for hundreds of Coloradans. But Noel’s plan has gone further with the belief that training a skilled workforce is the biggest untapped opportunity in America. This led to his setting up “CareerWise Colorado”, a non-profit organization formed to be an innovative, statewide apprenticeship and job training program connecting Colorado’ education system to its workforce.

Noel believes that Democrats can present a better economic vision, and he be-

lieves this first state-wide youth apprenticeship program demonstrates that vision. CareerWise matches high school juniors and seniors with job training in modern industries, providing students with college credit, a paycheck, and realworld skills to succeed whether continuing in those careers, or choosing to pursue a more formal education path of college and postgraduate work. This program has been praised by Governor Hickenlooper and former Secretary of Labor under President Obama, Tom Perez (now chair of the Democratic National Committee).

One of Noel’s goals as Governor, will be making Colorado the national leader in creating economic opportunity with 21st Century, middle-class jobs, thus helping Colorado become the best place in the country to get ahead, building a business, and raise a family.

More information on Noel is on his website, www.noelforcolorado.com.

Please join us to meet Noel and know your candidate in person.

Sponsored by Estes Valley Indivisible, an all-volunteer organization, working to bring candidates to you. (Note: Hosting candidates does not imply an endorsement by EVI.)

Fundraiser For Joe Neguse, Congressional Candidate A fundraiser for Joe Neguse, Democratic Candidate for the 2nd Congressional District on the 2018 ballot, will be held on Wednesday, February 7, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m., at the home of John and Jan Gehlhausen, 1926 Stonegate Drive, Estes Park. All are welcome to attend.

Suggested donations are: Tickets $25, with Host level of $500 and Co-Host level of $250. Contributions are welcome, but not required.

Joe Neguse previously visited Estes Park on November 21, 2017, to promote his campaign for the 2nd Congressional District that includes Estes Park and Valley. After that impressive appearance, Joe was asked by supporters to return for this fundraiser. This is a great opportunity to meet Joe again and support his campaign.

Joe is a first generation American who has been active as an attorney, civic leader and public servant in Colorado.

He has spent his career working to expand opportunities for families across our state. Until recently, Joe headed the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies, a position he left to avoid any conflict of interest with his run for Congress. Joe also served as an elected mem-

ber of CU’s Board of Regents, with his emphasis on making higher education more affordable and accessible. He is a co-founder of New Era Colorado, the state’s largest youth voter registration and mobilization non-profit organization that has registered over 100,000 young people in Colorado.

Joe has always worked toward preserving the opportunity for others to live the American Dream. He strongly supports protecting clean air and water, investing in renewable energy to address climate change, providing affordable and quality health care for all, and for providing a living wage for workers.

More information is available at Joe’s website: www.joeneguseforcongress.com. Please come meet this exciting candidate and help Joe succeed in his campaign for Congress.

Event hosted by John and Jan Gehlhausen and a growing Host Committee for the Joe Neguse for Congress campaign.

www.epnews.com I didn’t have to wait long for my coffee to brew this morning. I like that about my old coffeemaker. It has only one switch: the on/off button. It doesn’t have a clock, a timer or an insulated carafe with a lid that requires an engineer’s mind to operate. It’s probably 20 years old, and it’s fast. That’s all I need. Coffee, now!

As I took that first perfect sip of morning joe, I thought about some of the other old appliances that are better than today’s newfangled versions: • My Sunbeam Mixmaster mixer, which can’t compare style-wise to the $380 heavy-duty KitchenAid Artisan available in 33 colors including ice blue, majestic yellow and persimmon. With the fancy, upscale mixer all you have to do is dump the ingredients into the bowl-with-a-handle and lock the bowl down. You can walk away while the mixer’s paddle does the rest. With my Mixmaster, which comes in white and has two beaters (and is lightweight enough to put away between uses), I spin the bowl with one hand while I scrape the bowl with a spatula in the other hand. The spin-scrape-spin-scrape motion is meditative and it makes me feel like I am contributing to the creation of the end product. I get a feel for the consistency of the dough or batter or whipped cream in a kind of I’m-ok-you’re-ok way. The KitchenAid has form but my Sunbeam has function.

• When my parents are gone (nobody’s rushing them, of course), my siblings and I won’t care if we inherit jewels or cars or oil rights on the old home place. We will be fighting over the popcorn popper Dad and Mom received as a wedding gift in 1956. Drizzle a little oil in the bottom and let it heat up, pour in the kernels, and soon we have a bowl of fluffy popcorn with very few old maids and not a single burnt popped kernel, no matter how long the popper is left on. The popcorn is crunchier than any other, it tastes fresh, and the hot popper is perfect for melting butter to pour over the corn. Do they even make popcorn poppers anymore? With the ease and convenience of microwave popcorn, I would guess not. But they should—exactly like the old gem my parents still use.

•I use my grandmother’s Taylor-brand deep frying thermometer when I make holiday candies. I’m guessing it is 70 years old and is probably full of mercury. But it clips onto my pan perfectly and I know right where to look to see when the mixture reaches 260 degrees. I think of Gram

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Plus, it’s in its original packaging, which has that vintage box look that makes me feel close to my grandma, who loved to cook for her family, as I make candy with the same instrument—and recipes—she used.

• Back in the days before loud, hurricane-force blow dryers, women sat under portable hair dryers after a shampoo and set. The hard, dome-shaped hood snapped onto a thick stem that projected upward from a base. We sat with our head up inside the hood, felt warm air blow onto our head and neck, and waited for our hair to dry and curls to take hold. It was forced luxury since we couldn’t do anything except read while we were under that dome.

(Read, or be lulled to sleep.) Oh, to have those days back when we escaped into a dome of relaxation with white noise covering up the sound of anyone needing us.

That was back when we used curlers to curl our hair.

• Curlers. They worked well because the curls lasted forever. But you had to stay inside the house while they were in your hair or risk the social consequences. Some things we are better off without today, including curlers and the social consequences that came with them.

• Hand-wound clocks. The family cuckoo clock requires daily attention and when the grandkids were little, we had to create a dance card for who got to pull the chains each morning to wind the clock.

The schoolhouse pendulum clock is wound with a key once a week, which is usually done on Sunday. That routine helps set a steady, reliable pace for the week. Digital clocks today don’t have the same influence on family and tradition.

Plus, they don’t tick-tock (which is just fine with some folks but I like the somnolent quality of a clock marking time) and they don’t offer a witty cuckoo or a gentle Westminster Quarters chime. Modern clocks don’t require attention (except when they need new batteries), which means you don’t establish a relationship with a digital clock like you do with one you must wind regularly.

The clock on your phone? We’re not even going there.

You may let The Thunker know what you think at her e-mail address, donoholdt@gmail.com. © 2018 Sarah Donohoe

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February 13 Meeting For Democrats In The Estes Valley The Estes Park branch of the Larimer County Democrats will hold a general meeting from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 13, in the Wasson Room of the Estes Valley Library on East Elkhorn Avenue in Estes Park.

This meeting is for all Democrats and Democratic Precinct Captains in Estes Valley, including Precincts 410 through 417 (Estes Park and various addresses in Drake, Glen Haven, Pinewood Springs, and Lyons). In addition, unaffiliated voters who are interested in working with the Democrats for 2018 elections are invited to attend. If you were involved in working on previous elections, this is a great way to reconnect with other volunteers.

The main topic for the evening will be the upcoming Democratic Caucus on March 6. Why Caucus? (1) It allows YOU to determine the Democratic candidates for 2018. (2) You can become a delegate to the County Assembly and perhaps the State Assembly. (3) You have input to the Democratic platform. (4) You can become a Precinct leader and/or volunteer to be an election judge. (5) You get to know your neighbors! It all starts with the Democratic Caucus.

We will also have information on Democratic candidates for Larimer County, Colorado House District 49 and Senate

District 15, candidates for Colorado Governor and other State-wide offices, and Colorado Congressional District 2.

Before the Caucus, learn about your candidate choices.

If you are new to the Estes Valley area and need information about voter registration, please attend. In order to check your voter affiliation status, please visit the Colorado Secretary of State’s voter registration website at www.GoVoteColorado.com.

Note that last year’s changes to Colorado law impacting unaffiliated voters only apply to voting procedures in the June, 2018 primary. Although those changes did not allow unaffiliated voters to participate in major political party caucuses, it is still possible for unaffiliated persons to volunteer to help with Caucus administration, canvassing and phonebanking.

For future calendar planning, the local chapter of the Democratic Party plans to hold monthly meetings during 2018.

Please watch the EP News for announcements of dates and locations.

For more information, you may email Vicky Henry, Democratic PCP Coordinator for House District 49, at DemsVHenry@yahoo.com.

Give The Gift Of Daffodils Order

By February 11

As the first flower of spring, the daffodil is a symbol of hope.

The Daffodil Sales, “Hope By the Bunch” campaign coincides with the arrival of spring and provides support in the fight against cancer. The fundraiser provides not only cheer and hope to the recipients of the flowers, but will also serve as a reminder of the power of early detection when combating preventable cancers such as colorectal or breast cancer. The proceeds from daffodil sales will support the American Cancer Society’s effort to finish the fight against cancer through life-saving research.

Cost of flowers is just $10 a bunch. Daffodils must be ordered by Sunday, February 11 and paid in advance by cash or check payable to the American Cancer Society. Flower delivery will be early March.

To order your flowers, contact Loretta DeWitt 970-586-3464, or Kathy Semerad 970-586-7367 or Lois Ellingwood, 970586-3064.

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“Soup-er Bowl” Event 7th Annual Celebrity & Restaurant Cook-Off

7th Annual Celebrity & Restaurant Soup-er Bowl Cook-Off Date: Sunday Feb. 11, 2018 Time: 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Place: Presbyterian Community Church of the Rockies, 1700 Brodie Ave., Estes Park (south of the football field) Tickets: $10 Adults, $5 Children 3 to 12, Family $30 Come and join your friends and neighbors for a delicious soup Cook-Off at Estes Park's “SOUP-ER BOWL” Event!

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 price, plus a Bake Sale with homemade desserts for sale.

Local Restaurant Chefs: Notchtop Bakery and Cafe Twin Owls Steakhouse Justin Goerich of John Elway’s Steakhouse Claire’s on the Park Bird & Jim Restaurant Dunraven Inn Latitude 105 at The Ridgeline Hotel … plus more to come

Local Celebrity Chefs: Kris & Gary Hazelton The Lunch Ladies (EP School Dist. R3) …plus more to come!

The Soup-er Bowl is a fundraising event for Lifelong Learning of Estes Valley Preschool Tuition Assistance Program Contact Nancy Johnson, LLEV Director at 970-577-9864 for more information.

Living With Rooftop Solar In an attempt to help Estes Valley residents make informed decisions about including solar panels in their near future lives, the Estes Valley Sustainability Group will present a program titled “Living With Rooftop Solar” on April 1, 2018. The program will be located in the Estes Valley Hondius Room, and will commence at 7:15 p.m.

Participants will include two individu-

als with panels on the roof of their homes; one has had panels for three years, and the other for a few months.

In addition, there will be a representative from a company that installs rooftop panels. Please join us for a chance to learn about the experiences of people who live with solar and what is involved in getting to that point. And bring your many questions.

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Art Center Of Estes Park Launches Estes Valley Plein Air Show The Board of Directors of the Art Center of Estes Park is delighted to announce a change in their programming for 2018. They will be continuing the tradition of the “Plein Air Rockies� program that was previously sponsored by the Cultural Arts Council. The Cultural Arts Council discontinued this event last year and the Art Center of Estes Park has chosen to fill the void in 2018 with the development of “Estes Valley Plein Air.� With the advent of this new show, the Art Center of Estes Park will discontinue the “Lines into Shapes� show which celebrated its 21st year in 2017.

The Art Center of Estes Park feels that this new endeavor will enhance the mission of the Art Center and bring new friends as well as returning visitors to the community to create, enjoy and purchase original art created near Estes Park The Art Center of Estes Park is currently seeking artists to apply to participate in this event. This event is open to any artist who paints using the plein air technique, in any fine art painting medium (oil, watercolor, acrylic or pastel). The simple definition for painting plein air is painting done out–of-doors in a natural setting, or onsite‌as opposed to in the studio. There will be a total of 36 artists who will be participating. Work submitted for review should reflect the best quality of your plein air painting. The Art Center encourages any artist who wants to apply for the show to go to: https://www.onlinejuriedshows.com//De fault. aspx? OJSID=19912 .

There is a prestigious cast of jurors and judges who will be participating. Jurors for the show will be Margaret Jensen and James Biggers. Judges will be Karol

Mack, Lanny Grant and Diane Watson.

Rachelle Repine will be the auctioneer for the Quick Draw.

There will be a full plate of activities in August. The “Estes Valley Plein Air Paint Out� will take place from August 18 through the 30 where Estes Valley Plein Air artists will be painting on location within 50 miles of Estes Park including Rocky Mountain National Park. A number of other special events will take place over these two weeks. The event will culminate on Saturday, September 1 with the “Estes Valley Plein Air Quick Draw and Auction.� Artists will have from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. to create a painting that will be auctioned off to the public starting at 10:30 a.m. in Riverside Plaza, downtown Estes Park. Paintings that have been created during the past two weeks will then go on sale at the Art Center at noon this same day and a Gala Reception will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. with awards of $11,000 cash and gift certificates being presented at 6:30 at the Art Center of Estes Park, 517 Big Thompson Avenue in lower Stanley Village. Southwest Art and Plein Air Magazines will be providing the top three awards. The paintings will continue to be shown and sold at the Art Center of Estes Park from September 1 through the 30th. The gallery is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

To learn more about The Art Center of Estes Park, go to www.artcenterofestes.com to learn about this amazing non-profit. Or stop by the gallery. They would love to visit with you. Or, feel free to email the show at pleinart@artcenterofestespark.com

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Rocky Mountain Conservancy Educational Snowshoe Hike Rocky Mountain Conservancy’s Field Institute Program is offering an educational snowshoe hiking series in Rocky Mountain National Park called “Winter Ecology: A Snowshoeing Trek for Kids & Families.” Offered February 10th & 24th, and March 10th & 31st, this four-hour snowshoe hike allows kids and families to explore the serene beauty of Rocky Mountain National Park in the winter season. Participants will be led through snow-covered pine, spruce and fir trees to learn how plants and animals adapt and survive in the winter months. Additionally, hikers will learn about the properties of snow during this class and how it can help local inhabitants survive the long winter months. The destination of this hike will be Hidden Falls, a spectac-

ular frozen waterfall seldom seen by Park visitors.

Snowshoes are included for all participants and the hike is free for children age 13 and under. Participants should remember to dress in warm layers with appropriate footwear. This course is classified as being a moderate hike of less than five miles with an elevation gain of less than 1,000 feet, and is perfect for beginners who want to try snowshoeing for the first time.

For more information about this snowshoe series or questions on other Rocky Mountain Conservancy educational adventures please call 970-586-3262. Participants can also register online at www.rmconservancy.org; advance registration is required.

Senior Center To Remain Open In February The Board of Trustees of the Town of Estes Park (TOEP) has agreed to keep the Senior Center at 220 Fourth Street open through Wednesday, February 28.

The Senior Center will be staffed by volunteers from the Estes Park Senior Citizens Center, Inc. (EPSCC, Inc). Hours of operation will be 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, from Wednesday, January 31 through Wednesday, February 28. To volunteer to assist, contact any Board member or email us at EPSCCinfo@gmail.com. To join or re-join the EPSCC, Inc, application forms are available at the Senior Center.

Volunteers from EPSCC, Inc will be staffing the entry desk, making coffee, and planning activities. During the lunch hour, we encourage members and visitors to bring a brown bag lunch and join us to socialize and participate in our regularly scheduled activities, including Tri-Fit, bridge, mah-jongg, etc.

The Estes Park Senior Citizens Center, Inc involves and informs Estes Valley Seniors, and enriches their lives by funding and providing opportunities for socialization, and a comprehensive range of recreational activities as stated in F. O. Stanley’s deed. For more information, or to offer your energy, time and expertise to the community, please email the EPSCC, Inc at EPSCCinfo@gmail.com.

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Come Together To Help One In Need From Olga and Enrique at Mountain Home Cafe: We are honored to support Lucy in her fight against cancer. Lucy has worked as a cook at Mama Roses and bussed tables at Poppy’s for the past seven and a half years. This past June, Lucy was diagnosed with breast cancer that has metastasized to her bones. She underwent neoadjuvant chemotherapy, and most recently, a bilateral mastectomy. She will continue her treatment for at least the next year.

Lucy left three adult daughters in Mexico to come join one of her sisters here in Estes Park. She was in search for a better life in America. This is a story like many have, and a strong reminder of how important our health is.

But, most importantly, it is a story of how we can come together to help someone in need. Though we don’t know Lucy personally, we can only imagine all of the hardship she and her family are enduring. At least once, we have all been through hard times and we all suffer one way or another. We are still here, and greatly ready to help in any way we can. We want to bring Lucy and her family hope in the midst of this battle. By helping one, we help all of the community to get stronger.

Personally, I remember all of the struggles we had before our children were born, and had it not been for the support system from strangers, non-profits, and the community, we wouldn’t have achieved our goals. We know firsthand how vital it is for families to have support during hard times.

If you would like to bless Lucy and her family with a financial gift, know it will be greatly appreciated.

You can donate by attending our fundraising dinner Sunday, February 11 at 5:30 p.m. at Mountain Home Cafe. Cost for a meal is $20 and all proceeds will go to Lucy. Purchase tickets

at mountainhomecafe.com or call 970-586-6624 or go to www.gofundme.com/lovelucyestespark to make a donation.

--------------Nos sentimos honrados de apoyar a Lucy en su lucha contra el cáncer. Lucy ha trabajado como cocinera en Mama Roses y bused mesas en Poppy's durante los últimos siete años y medio. En junio pasado, a Lucy le diagnosticaron cáncer de mama que le causó metástasis en los huesos. Se sometió a quimioterapia neoadyuvante y, más recientemente, a una mastectomía bilateral. Ella continuará su tratamiento por lo menos el próximo año.

Lucy dejó tres hijas adultas en México para unirse a una de sus hermanas aquí en Estes Park. Ella estaba en busca de una vida mejor en América. Esta es una historia como la que muchos tienen, y un fuerte recordatorio de cuán importante es nuestra salud. Pero, lo más importante, es una historia de cómo podemos unirnos para ayudar a alguien que lo necesita. Aunque no conocemos a Lucy personalmente, solo podemos imaginar todas las dificultades que ella y su familia soportan. Al menos una vez, todos pasamos por tiempos difíciles y todos sufrimos de una manera u otra. Todavía estamos aquí, y estamos listos para ayudar de cualquier manera que podamos. Queremos llevar a Lucy y su familia a la esperanza en medio de esta batalla. Al ayudar a uno, ayudamos a toda la comunidad a fortalecerse.

Personalmente, recuerdo todas las luchas que tuvimos antes de que nacieran nuestros hijos, y de no haber sido por el sistema de apoyo de extraños, organizaciones sin fines de lucro y la comunidad, no hubiéramos logrado nuestros objetivos. Sabemos de primera mano qué tan vital es para las familias tener apoyo durante los tiempos difíciles.

Si desea bendecir a Lucy y su familia con un regalo financiero, sepa que será muy apreciado. https://www.gofundme.com/lovelucyestespark

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Luther College Nordic Choir In Estes Park Next Wednesday, February 7 Luther College Nordic Choir, one of the top college choirs in the nation, will perform at 7 p.m. next Wednesday, Feb. 7, at Estes Park High School Auditorium, 1600 Manford Ave., Estes Park.

The performance by the 73-member Nordic Choir is open to the public. Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for students.

Reserve tickets via telephone at (800) 4LUTHER or online at www.tickets.luther.edu. Remaining tickets will be available at the door.

The 2018 Nordic Choir tour program includes selections from the following: "Ye Were Sometimes Darkness" by Randall Thompson, "Exsultate Deo" by Hans Leo Hassler, "Hail, Gladdening Light" by Charles Woods, "Neither Angels, Nor Demons, Nor Powers" by Timothy Takach, "Mangisondele Nkosi Yam" by Michael Barrett, as well as hymnarrangements, spirituals and the traditional Nordic Choir closing piece "O Lord God" by Pavel Chesnokov.

The concert is part of Nordic Choir's 2018 tour of the Midwest and Colorado.

The choir tours annually and has performed around the world, appearing in Norway, England, Ireland, Germany, Russia, Poland, Hungary, Romania, the Baltic countries, Mexico and the

Caribbean. Nordic Choir has also appeared throughout the United States, performing in such well-known concert halls as Lincoln Center in New York and the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. Most recently, the choir traveled to Italy and performed in Rome, Florence and Venice.

Nordic Choir, founded in 1946, enjoys national and international acclaim as a premier collegiate choral ensemble in the United States. This tour marks the first year of the Nordic Choir under the baton of Dr. Andrew Last, Luther alumnus of 1997. Last was preceded by the leadership of Allen Hightower, Craig Arnold and the 57-year tenure of Weston Noble.

Luther is home to one of the largest collegiate music programs in the world with six choirs, three bands, three orchestras, two jazz bands and numerous chamber ensembles, totaling more than 800 student musicians. Luther's students perform in large ensembles, facultycoached chamber groups, private lessons and master classes. Nearly 275 music majors study music theory/ear training, history, education, composition, church music and performance.

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Calling All Super Heroes!

Local nonprofit Ballet Renaissance seeks any and all boys, ages seven and up, who are interested in performing as Super Heroes in the upcoming ComicCon Festival at the Estes Park Events Center in July.

Estes Park resident and Ballet Renaissance Co-Director, Mr. Radek Kokoszka, is preparing the young men in a special all-boys class, currently underway on Saturdays from 1:30-2:30 p.m., at the Center Stage dance studio in the lower level of the Estes Park Mountain Shop, 2050 Big Thompson Ave. Participating students will also have the opportunity to perform in Ballet Renaissanceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s opening act for the Center Stage

annual spring recital at the YMCA Ruesch Auditorium in May. Parents of interested students should contact Ballet Renaissance at 970-4807697 or balletren@balletren.org for details.

Ballet Renaissance is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to educating and inspiring youth and the community through the art of classical ballet.

For more information: www.balletren.org For information about Comic-Con in Estes Park: https://www.estesparkcomiccon.com/

Boy Scout Troop 8 80th Anniversary Join the Celebration On Friday, February 23 Scouts and Scouters in Estes Park will join in celebrating the 80th Birthday of Boy Scout Troop 8. During those 80 years over 1,500 youth have experienced the fun and values of Scouting as they camped in the wilderness, worked on merit badges, learned leadership skills and a few earned the coveted Eagle Scout rank. And to enable these boys to experience Scouting hundreds of Scout leaders, Scouters and parents volunteered innumerable hours of organizational time, money and leadershipâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;including hiking in pouring rain and sleeping on the cold ground on winter nights.

This will also be a special evening in which Cub Scout Pack 8 holds its annual Blue and Gold celebration recognizing Cub Scouts with awards that they earned. The Pack is 76 years young this year

Troop 8 (sponsored by American Legion Post119) and Pack 8 (sponsored by the Estes Park Lions Club) are delighted to invite past Scout leaders, Scouts, Scouters and the community to join in this celebration. We especially welcome parents and youth who would like to see what Scouting is about and talk to Scout parents.

The Birthday celebration and the Blue and Gold dinner will be held at the Estes Park Event Center at 6 p.m. on Friday, February 23. For seating and meal planning, please make reservations by Thursday, February 15, by emailing: estesscouts8@gmail.com. Meal tickets for the public cost $15. Tickets are available either by stopping by Classic Hair Designs (178 S. St. Vrain Ave.), or they can be reserved by email and paid for at the Event door on February 23. Pack 8 and Troop 8 families should also make reservations, but please check with your unit for unit ticket prices.

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“TODAY” (A FABLE FOR OUR TIMES) “In the center of the throne room of heaven sits an angel with a singular and most important job.

She is called Giftgiver. Every day in the still of dawn, she checks a list and smiles, then wraps a special package and sends it down to billions of skin-covered spirits. They don’t earn it. They don’t deserve it. Yet every morning another new package arrives. It is the gift of a day. A crystal clear package placed gently by their beds. With many deep folds and secret corners and hidden surprises, it is a most precious, lovely and glorious gift. Sadly, most people never take time to explore the depths of their gift. They rip it open in the morning, holding it loosely in their hands until it slips away, When they lie down to sleep, they expect another gift to be set out for them the next morning as if they’d earned it or deserved it. Few stop to consider that Giftgiver is there or that she has given them another gift…or that one day their name won’t appear on her list.”

How needed this fable is for us! Most of us simply assume that we will have another day to live, to laugh, to work, and play. The writer James reminds us: “If you say ‘Today or tomorrow we will go into this city and spend a year there and trade and get gain’, be careful, for what is your life? You are simply a fog that appears for a little while and then vanishes away.” David wrote: “Lord, remind me how brief my time on earth will be, that my days are numbered, and my life is fleeing away. My human existence is but a breath.” (Psalm 39) All that being true, how should we approach our life?

First of all, it is vital that we remember that death is universal. In teaching a class of emergency first-responders the teacher began: “The first rule of emergency medicine is that everyone is going to die. The second rule is, you can’t do anything about it.” A cemetery grave marker inscription said: “Remember, friend, when passing by, that as you are, so once was I. As I am now, soon you will be, prepare for death and follow me.” It has been said often, “Life has a 100% mortality rate.” To many, this is depressing. Others, as they look at this life, with it’s struggles and heartaches, do not share that gloomy spirit. They are those who are looking for something far better.

Second of all, we need to remember that the time of death is rarely expected. We see many dying in the midst of something they love doing. Recently an orchestra leader died as he directed the opening number in an evening’s program. A renowned soccer player died during a soccer match. We know of people who die while snowmobiling, rock climbing, skiing, enjoying life, and anticipating the ‘gift’ of another day.

A third thing we need to remember is to enjoy the ‘gift’ that we have given. I remember reading a review one woman gave of her life: “When I was young, I was dying to get out of High School and into college. Then I was dying to finish college and get a job. Then I was dying to get married and have a family. Then I was dying for my children to grow up so I could go back to work. Then I was dying to retire. Now I am simply ‘dying’ and I realize I never took time to ‘live’.”

May 2018 be a year of using and enjoying the time the ‘Giftgiver’ gives us in ways that will please Him and be a blessing and service to ourselves and those we love.

Bob

Salud Family Health Centers-Time To Focus On Heart Health

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. Every year, 1 in 4 deaths are caused by heart disease.

The good news? Heart disease can often be prevented when people make healthy choices and mange their health conditions.

You can make healthy changes to lower your risk of developing heart disease.

Controlling and preventing risk factors is also important for people who already have heart disease. To lower your risk: • Watch your weight • Quit smoking and stay away from secondhand smoke • Control your cholesterol and blood pressure • If you drink alcohol, drink only in moderation • Get active and eat healthy

During the month of February Salud is offering heart screens for only $10 per person. The screen consists of a blood pressure check and a blood draw which checks the total cholesterol, triglycerides, HDL, LDL and VLDL. No fasting required. No appointment is needed - just walk in on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:40 a.m. to 8:40 a.m.

You can call Salud at 970-484-0999 or 303-MYSALUD. The Estes Park Salud Family Health Center is located at 1950 Redtail Hawk Drive. The website address is www.saludclinic.org At Salud Family Health Centers, we provide quality, affordable primary health care services to keep you and your family healthy. We serve all members of the community regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. Salud accepts Medicaid, Medicare, CHP+, and most private insurance plans.

Love To Swim? Join This Fun Group!

There’s no better workout on a cold and windy morning than a dip in the pool with the Master’s Swim Group at the Estes Park Aquatic Center. A group of dedicated women, and the occasional guy, swim every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 6-7 a.m., and they invite you to join them. Workouts, designed by the swimmers, vary daily and can be scaled to each individual’s swimJanuary 24-30, 2018

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ming ability. Swimmers are welcome to join up with this lively group any Monday, Wednesday or Friday, and your Community Center pass or punch pass gets you in the pool. No additional fees are charged. No registration required – swimmers are just encouraged to show up. If you do have questions, feel free to contact Nancy Almond at 970-227-3638 or Sherry Flanery at 970-227-2880.

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Estes Arts District Presents...

First Friday! Art Groove

Estes Park has is going on! It’s a little chilly outside but the art world is heating up in our little mountain town. Come out and see what’s new, meet interesting new people and enjoy good company during the First Friday! Art Groove February 2nd starting at 5 p.m. There will be show openings, tasty snacks to enjoy and artists to meet in the fine galleries participating in the Art Groove. Bring a friend and perhaps find a delightful piece of art to take home with you.

Download a locator a map from the website at www.estesartsdistrict.org February 2nd Participating Galleries 1- The Studio Fine Art & Framing, 541 Big Thompson Ave - 970-237-4300, (behind Theater/Stanley Village) Show hosting local artists-featuring the work of Tatjana Krizmanic, Dave Stirling, KC Benson, Karole Sharp, Dawn Normali, Jerry Allison, Karen McPherson, Hannah Shook, Robert Wands, Mary Darracott, Heidi Conrad, Sonny Perschbacher, Blair Hamill, Greig Steiner, Julie Leidel, Janelle Miles, Greg Miles. Delicious people, Great art, serving red beans and rice. 5-8 p.m.

2- The Art Center of Estes Park 517

Big Thompson Ave. - 970-586-5882 “Bring your Valentine.” Live music, chocolate strawberries, snacks, and an art drawing will all be a part of the Art Center’s First Friday celebration. Live music by Brody Bunton (sax) & Joseph Boynton (trumpet). These young men are students at Estes Park High School and have been asked to participate in the Colorado Ambassadors of Music trip to Europe. They will be playing for tips. Come and see all the new work. 5-8 p.m. Winter hours: Fri., Sat., Sun., Mon. - 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

3- Earthwood Artisans 360 E. Elkhorn Ave - 970-586-2151 Join the party. We will have complementary food and refreshments and live music by Will Thomas. Bring your friends! Come enjoy the First Friday Art Celebration in town and perhaps find that new great piece of art to take home.

5-7 p.m.

4- Earthwood Collections 141 E. Elkhorn Ave. - 970-577-8100. Live jazz concert with Max Wagner and friends.

Bring your sweetheart out for some tasty snacks and refreshments while enjoying the music and view beautiful artwork. You never know what you might see during this fun town-wide art event.

5-7 p.m.

5-Highland Music Center 459 E. Wonderview Ave. - 970-577-9532. New location in Upper Stanley Village between Notchtop Bakery and Cost Cutters salon.

Grand Re-Opening 20% storewide discount - plus artist meet and greet with local photographer Rick Martinez. Refreshments will be served. Come enjoy musical instruments, recordings, books, sheet music, celtic arts, jewelry, home decor, vintage jewelry and more! Works by a number of local Colorado artists are always on display. 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Estes Park Bridal Show February 25 The Estes Park Wedding Association Welcomes Couples to Estes Park on Sunday, February 25, 2018 for the Annual Bridal Show.

This group of qualified wedding venues and wedding vendors are committed to providing the very best in destination mountain weddings and will be showcasing their premiere services at the Estes Park Events Complex, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

The show will feature wedding industry professionals from all sectors, including venues, caterers, florists, cake bakers, wedding planners, officiants, DJs, photographers, and more. Couples will be able to meet qualified wedding professionals and plan their dream mountain wedding. Guests of the bridal show will also be eligible to enter a grand prize drawing.

Joe D’Alessandro, current President of the Estes Park Wedding Association

stated, “It’s an honor to be a part of the Estes Park Wedding Association and Colorado’s Premier Wedding Destination. Engagement season is now here!

Meet your Wedding Dream Team and let us be a part of the excitement while planning your wedding day. ” The Estes Park Wedding Association Bridal Show will be held from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Sunday, February 25 at the Estes Park Event Center (1125 Rooftop Way). General admission is $10 for the first attendee and $5 for each additional guest in their party. Tickets are available at the door or online at estesparkweddings.com/bridal-show.

Learn more about the Estes Park Wedding Association, including a list of current members, at www.estesparkweddings.com.

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Rev. Swamy To Speak In Estes Park The Rev. Kumar Swamy returns to Estes States. He is on the Boards of Directors Park on February 3-4 when he will be of the Dalit Freedom Networks in the speaking at Rocky Mountain Church, USA and the UK. 451 Promontory Drive (next to Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Kumar is married to Jeeva who was Lake Lodge) on Saturday evening, Febru- born in Malaysia but grew up in India. ary 3, at 6 p.m. and again on Sunday At present, she is involved in the Good morning, February 4, at 9:30 a.m. The community is invited.

Rev. Kumar Swamy, who followed Christ out of a Hindu background, joined the Good Shepherd Church and Associated Ministries for a threemonth project in 1973, and rejoined long term in 1977.

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Shepherd School sponsored by Rocky Mountain Church, Christian Church of Kumar has traveled extensively around the world and has spoken to audiences in Estes Park, and Mountain View Bible Fellowship to meet students, teachers universities, government bodies, churches and professional organizations. and staff and to dedicate the new secuIn addition, he has been featured at sum- rity wall that has been built around the school property with funds contributed mer music festivals and major missions by generous Estes Park donors. conferences, especially in the United

Nussbaumers Presentation On Malawi In December, I sent a request in the EP News for funding help for a Christmas dinner in Malawi, Africa. Many of you responded and as a result many people in a very remote village in Malawi enjoyed a full meal-something that doesn't happen often. The people there can hardly believe that Americans care enough to send money to feed them.

If you would like to see and hear more about Malawi, you are invited to a presentation by Jim & Carol Nussbaumer covering a recent seven-week trip. It will be held at the Presbyterian Community Church of the Rockies on Sunday Feb. 4 at 11:00.

Letter from Malwai: I write to convey thanks for the wonderful job you did to raise funds for the above dinner. Folks in Nthalire are very grateful to you and your friends for the funds you sent.

A record total of 121 people attended the function.

The function started with prayers in the morning at 10:00 a.m. up to 12:00 noon.

Lunch was served after prayers and thereafter there were traditional dances. There was Malipenga dance which was performed by boys only. Occasionally women entered

while ululating. There were two choirs from different churches. GVH Chikunguweya and other small chiefs also attended the dinner. Girls danced chioda dance. Chioda is performed by girls and women only. The day ended with drinking squash and baked mandasi and scones. It was a day which will be remembered by many.

The challenge we had which also acted as a blessing were heavy rains.

Nthalire being very inaccessible, roads were very bad. There was no electricity to charge batteries for my phone to take pictures. I felt very bad and distressed, however the function was a great success and memorable.

I thank God for allowing you to have life so that the poor and us all can see and experience the love of Our Lord Jesus Christ through you and your friends. Please extend our thanks to all those who contributed willingly and generously. They are the servants of God. May God keep them safe and health.

Lastly, do not become tired of doing good to humanity.

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

EVENTS Feb. 2: First Friday Art Groove.

Experience Estes Park’s fine art world.

Throughout the Village. 5-8pm Feb. 9: Wine and Chocolate Dinner.

Five courses including cocoa w/ paired wines. Twin Owls Steakhouse. 6-9pm Feb. 9: Wine Pairing Dinner. 4-course menu with delectable wines. Latitude 105 Alehouse. 6:30-9:30pm Feb. 9: LatinGrass. An evening of Latin dance music fused with bluegrass.

Historic Park Theatre. 7-11pm Feb. 10: Wine and Chocolate Festival.

Sweets & Wine from around the region.

Estes Park Events Complex. 1-5pm

ENTERTAINMENT & MUSIC Feb. 2: Dahlby & Nadine. Acoustic Duo. Snowy Peaks Winery. 4-6pm Feb. 2: Will Thomas. Acoustic.

Earthwood Artisans. 5-7pm Feb. 2: Max Wagner & Friends. Jazz.

Earthwood Collections. 5-7pm Feb. 2: Dempsey/Fox Duo. Jazz. The Other Side. 5-8pm Feb. 2: Erin Peet-Lukes Duo. Acoustic.

The Rock Inn. 5-8pm Feb. 2-3: Ray Young. Jazz Piano.

Nicky’s Steakhouse. 6pm Feb. 2-4: Ice Skating & Ice Fishing.

Trout Haven Resorts. 10am-7pm Feb. 2-3, 7, 9-10, 14 & 16: Karaoke.

Lonigans. 9pm Feb. 4: Joseph Lingenfelter. Acoustic.

The Other Side. 10am-1pm Feb. 4: Bingo Night. Rock Cut Brewing Company. 6-7:30pm Feb. 5: Dempsey/Fox Duo. Jazz. The Estes Park Resort. 6-9pm Feb. 6: Open Mic w/ Jon Pickett. Ed’s Cantina. 6-9pm Feb. 6: Trivia Night. Rock Cut Brewing Company. 7-8:30pm

Feb. 2–Feb. 16, 2018

Feb. 8: Dempsey/Fox Duo. Jazz. The Estes Park Resort. 6-9pm

Feb. 16: Ice Skating & Ice Fishing.

Trout Haven Resorts. 10am-7pm

Feb. 8: Mountain Town Trio. Classic Rock and Folk. The Other Side. 6-9pm

Feb. 16: Gina Sobel. Jazz. Snowy Peaks Winery. 2-4pm

Feb. 8: Open Bluegrass Jam. The Rock Inn. 6pm

Feb. 16: Dempsey/Fox Duo. Jazz. The Other Side. 5-8pm

Feb. 8: Geeks Who Drink. Trivia.

Latitude 105. 6:30pm

Feb. 16: Ray Young. Jazz Piano.

Nicky’s Steakhouse. 6pm

Feb. 9: Jamesons Duo. Americana.

Snowy Peaks Winery. 4-6pm

SEMINARS, CLASSES &

Feb. 9: David Potter. Acoustic. The Rock Inn. 5-8pm

LECTURES

Feb. 9: Dempsey/Fox Duo. Jazz. The Other Side. 5-8pm

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

Feb. 9-10: Ray Young. Jazz Piano.

Nicky’s Steakhouse. 6pm

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

Group Bicycle Ride. Via Bicycle Café.

Feb. 9-10: Table, Culinary Experience.

The Stanley Hotel. 6:30-9:30pm

Feb. 2: Community All Levels Yoga.

Estes Park Yoga. 6-7pm

Feb. 9-11: Ice Skating & Ice Fishing.

Trout Haven Resorts. 10am-7pm

Feb. 3: Wilderness and Remote First Aid & CPR. Estes Park Mountain Shop.

9am-5:30pm

Feb. 10: Peak to Peak Concert. Music Recital. Shepherd of the Mtns. 3pm Feb. 10: Sean Flynn. Acoustic. The Rock Inn. 5-8pm Feb. 11: Joseph Lingenfelter.

Acoustic. The Other Side. 10am-1pm Feb. 11: Bingo Night. Rock Cut Brewing Company. 6-7:30pm Feb. 12: Dempsey/Fox Duo. Jazz. The Estes Park Resort. 6-9pm Feb. 13: Jon Pickett & Friends.

Bluegrass. Ed’s Cantina. 6-9pm Feb. 13: Trivia Night. Rock Cut Brewing Company. 7-8:30pm Feb. 14: Dempsey/Fox Duo. Jazz. The Other Side. 5-8pm Feb. 15: Mountain Town Trio. Classic Rock and Folk. The Other Side. 6-9pm Feb. 15: Dempsey/Fox Duo. Jazz. The Estes Park Resort. 6-9pm Feb. 15: Open Bluegrass Jam. The Rock Inn. 6pm Feb. 15: Geeks Who Drink. Trivia.

Latitude 105. 6:30pm

Feb. 4 & 11: Daoist Lecture & Tai Chi Class. Dao House. 8:30-10am Feb. 6 & 13: Free 5K Group Fun Run. The Stanley Hotel. 5:30pm Feb. 9: Avalanche Awareness Class.

Estes Park Mountain Shop. 12:304:30pm

ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK Visit RMNP Visitor Centers to learn about park wildlife, programs & more!

Call for details. 970-586-1206 Feb. 2, 4, 7, 9, 11, 14 & 16: Snowshoe Ecology Walk. Snowshoe with a ranger! Call for reservations.

Feb. 3-4 & 10-11: Wild in Winter.

Beaver Meadows VC. 10-11am Rocky Mountain Conservancy Programs: Fees apply & registration is required. Call for classes: 970-586-3262 Feb. 10: Winter Ecology: A Snowshoeing Trek. 9am-1pm

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

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

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

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Final Construction Update For The Estes Valley Community Center Prior To Grand Opening Estes Valley Recreation and Park District (EVRPD), provider of numerous recreational and community activities in Estes Valley, is excited to share the final update about the construction progress for the Estes Valley Community Center (EVCC) prior to the grand opening on March 3, 2018.

The facility has now exceeded 96 percent completion and continues to stay on track for a late February opening.

Adolfson and Peterson Construction, the company guiding the project from start to finish, made the announcement at the project status meeting on Tuesday, January 23. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have been thrilled with the progress made by Adolfson and Peterson Construction throughout the entire process, but especially now as we come down the homestretch of the project,â&#x20AC;? said Tom Carosello, Executive Director for EVRPD. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Final details are coming together and we are moving into the process of dotting the iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and crossing the tâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s.â&#x20AC;?

furniture and bright lighting.

The IT team has also been hired to connect not only the community center but the rest of the EVRPD locations into one cohesive system, another first for the district that will simplify communication for our customers.

Wayfinding signs have been installed throughout the facility.

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Final touches also need to be completed on the golf simulator room, the kids watch area, main level lobby and the group fitness rooms.

Artwork is being selected for the walls and plans are in process for the public rotating gallery in the lower level lobby.

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Our Town To Star In New Local Series

Gio Dumont 10th Grade Congratulations to Gio Dumont, Student of the Week for February 2, 2018.

Activities at Estes Park High School that Gio enjoys are being treasurer of the Key Club and a member of the Tec Club. He gets straight A’s and is taking several online and AP classes and has earned his varsity letter in choir.

Outside of school he likes hiking, skiing, reading, computer science (programming and building computers), playing classical guitar and he sells donuts at the Donut Haus.

Gio’s favorite quote is, “Not all those who wander are lost” by J.R.R. Tolkien. He loves this quote because he said, “We all must do a lot of seeking to find what we are looking for.”

After high school, Gio plans to attend college and perhaps go to medical school.

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

The team at EPTV – The Rocky Mountain Channel has been vigorously working on a new series of human interest stories about the people of Estes Park over the past few months. Reporter Claire Mollé and filmmaker Séan Doherty will be releasing the second episode on Friday, Feb. 2nd. The show tells the story of the local American Legion, Post 119. It is the successor of the first episode which featured the J1 students who come to Estes Park in the summertime.

Claire Mollé (Reporter) and Séan Doherty (Camera and Video Editor) work out of local television station, EPTV, in conjunction with Nick Mollé Productions to produce the series.

The purpose of the show is to educate the community on stories that otherwise may never be told. The stories focus on people, and strive to build more understanding of the different types of people that make Estes Park such a unique town.

“I truly believe the key to bringing people together is to tell stories about all types of people, especially people who are very different than ourselves. That

kind of education allows us to develop a deep understanding of why people have certain customs and opinions, even if we don’t always agree with them, ” said Claire Mollé.

This episode in particular, investigates the key purposes of the American Legion in our community. It features American Legion Commander, Terry Rizzuti, as he describes his experience as a Marine in the Vietnam War, and why the American Legion is such an important organization. The show goes on to explore the challenges that Post 119 is facing and what it means for the future of the organization. Several other recognizable members of Estes Park are also featured.

The show will premiere on Friday, February 2nd at 7 p.m. on TDS Telecom Channel 8 and 108 and will continue to be played periodically following the premiere.

The episode will also be available to stream on YouTube at www.watchchannel8.com and Roku on the Rocky Mountain Channel.

The team will continue releasing episodes in the series, and already has plans in place for the coming episodes.

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EPMS ROARS Students Respect, On Time, Attentive, Responsible, Safe On Friday, January 19th, the Estes Park Middle School held their ROARS assembly. Students were recognized for displaying ROARS (Respect, On Time, Attentive, Responsible, Safe) characteristics and honor roll students were also recognized.

The Estes Park Kiwanis Club was at the

assembly to present the BUG Honor Roll. Bringing Up Grades, or BUG Honor Roll, is a program designed to recognize students who raise their grades and maintain or continue to raise them into the next quarter. Students received a certificate and prize from local Kiwanis member, and Middle School Volunteer, Don Osborn.

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Sports Medicine Class Learns From EPMC Professionals By: Pam Frey

On Thursday January 25th the Estes Park Medical Center created a simulation for our Sports Medicine Class for the fifth year in a row. This day is a unique opportunity where our students get to work along side medical professionals to learn how they assess and treat injuries. The Sports Medicine students get a hands-on learning experience from experts, a much better understanding of how the hospital works, and a fantastic overview of possible career pathways in medicine.

The day started at 8:00 a.m. in the gym at the high school where two student athletes had a collision. One student’s injuries consisted of a broken tibia and fibula. The other injury was much more severe involving a head injury and possibly a damaged spleen. Our Sports Medicine Class had just completed a CPR cer-

tification class with our very own Janet Bielmaier, and were ready to use their newly acquired skills. EPMC had two different ambulance crews that came in to help. Our students were split into two groups and worked directly with the emergency medical crews to stabilize patients, assess injuries, and

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dents learned what types of things happen in the ER. They then transported our patient to the helipad and learned more about when someone would need to be transported to trauma centers around the state. After the helipad we traveled back to imaging where students learned about CT scans and MRI imaging. We continued on to surgery where students learned about the tools used, what a surgical technician would do, and the extreme importance of making sure everything is sterile. We continued on to the sterilization room where we saw how the autoclave works and how the hospital ensures materials are ready for surgery. We went to a nursing floor and learned a little bit about patient recovery and finished with learning about using physical therapy for rehabilitation. We ended our day learning about infectious diseases, having lunch provided by the hospital, and an opportunity for our students to meet with different medical professionals to discuss specifics of their careers. Overall, this was a phenomenal experience for our kids.

Our Sports Medicine Class would like to express our gratitude to EPMC in their willingness to sponsor this event and make it an amazing day for our students. This simulation is something that our kids were excited about and for some, possibly opened up a new career interest in their future. We really appreciate the opportunity to have this experience.

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Families For Estes Call For Proposals Call for proposals!! Families for Estes has $10,000 that we would like to give back to the Estes Park Community. Our 4th Annual Pumpkins and Pilsners fundraising event was a great success and it is time to take the money raised and distribute it amongst projects that seek to enhance and improve educational and recreational opportunities for families in Estes Park. Potential projects must be supported by organizations or non-profits that reside in or that directly serve the Estes Park community.

The deadline for proposal submissions is Wednesday, February 28th.

Please submit your proposals to

info@familiesforestes.org with the following information: - Organization name and mission - Name of the project leader and contact information - One to two paragraphs summarizing proposed project details and goals - Amount of funds requested If you received grant money from Families for Estes for a project

in 2017, please note that you are welcome to re-apply for the 2018 grant cycle, however we would like you to expand on how your project is growing or moving your organization forward in a new way.

(Note: grant monies cannot be used to fund salaries).

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will be subject to the number of applicants and the amount of funds requested.

The Families for Estes board of directors will select qualifying finalists. Finalists will be asked to conduct a brief presentation about their project at a future Families for Estes meeting held sometime in late March or early April.

Those selected to receive funding will be notified no later than April 30th. Organizations that receive money from Families for Estes will be required to report back to us on the status of the use of the money and the state of the project before the end of 2018.

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BEAUTIFUL ONE ACRE LOT in Estes Park. Towering pines, stunning views of Marys Lake and Twin Sisters with lots of sunshine. This property offers one of the nicest building sites available in this location. $89,900 580 Venner Ranch Rd.

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ONE ACRE building lot in Koral Heights with southern exposure. Enjoy beautiful mountain sunrises and sunset views of Longs Peak. Property backs to Prospect Mountain with a fabulous view of the Thumb Rock formation and the private greenbelt of Prospect Highlands. $150,000 1519 Vista View Ln.

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Happy 90th Birthday, Munson Baldwin!

Immaculate Updated 4BR/3BA in Quiet Neighborhood

Accepting Backup Offers

In honor of my husband’s 90th birthday, I thought I would write a little bit about his amazing life!

Beautifully updated home in quiet, established neighborhood. Spacious main level master suite w/deck & 5 piece bath. Upgraded kitchen w/new high end appliances.

Living room and LL family room gas fireplaces. Multiple decks and oversized garage with RV bay. New: durable wood look vinyl plank flooring throughout, interior & exterior paint, exterior doors, tile, fixtures, tree mitigation & much more. A must see.

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By: Joanne Baldwin.

Munson Baldwin. Born February 12, 1928 Born on Abraham Lincoln and Charles Darwin's birthdays.

He will be 90 years old!

Munson is a graduate of Yale University. A veteran of both the occupation in Japan and the Koran War. He is the father of four children, and six grand children.

He has owned three businesses in his lifetime, and has written a book on ballooning. One business, he successfully drilled the water supply for what is now the Denver Bronco's Stadium in Denver.

He had a tile business called "Tile with a Smile!" And, a non-profit called "Sojourners International," which helped International students at a Master's Degree school in Denver.

Then, there is the "Bird Man of Estes Park" aspect, where Munson has created a neighborhood for bluebirds and swallows - with 40 bird nesting boxes! Such a joy.

Munson has made a lot of furniture and several cabinets in our home, including an eight foot cabinet patterned after one in the artist Monet's dining room. He is a very talented man!

Unlike some people his age, Munson

Accepting Backup Offers

Ideal private residence offering 3,406 sf of luxury and comfort on 2.76 acres. Main level living includes gorgeous living room with log beam accents, skylights, and grand moss rock fireplace, gourmet kitchen w/added granite island/breakfast bar, remodeled family room, and spacious master suite w/fully remodeled 5 piece luxury bath of granite & tile. Serene mountain views from every window, or enjoy from your incredible never-ending covered front porch. 830 Rockwood Ln. - $785,000

Home on 21.6 Acres Bordering National Forest Cedar sided mountain home on 21.61 acres bordering National Forest. This 4+ star energy efficient home offers one level living with 4BR/3BA; two wood burning fireplaces; loft/office; spacious kitchen & dining room; decks & back patio.

Horse property with meadow, mountain side, and Little Thompson River running through.

Complete with oversized 2-car attached garage and Skystream wind turbine.

6630 E. Highway 36 - $849,000

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embraces life, reads three books per week, walks everyday, and is busy now with research on different subjects. (He should have been a doctor! Though at 15 years old, in his area in Connecticut, his MD decided he could take people's blood, as a phlebotomist would today!)

Munson is a very positive person even this time of year, waiting expectantly any day for Spring! Crazy huh?

A few years ago, Munson became a Christian, after God convinced him, that life with the Spirit of God through Jesus Christ is the only way to receive eternal life. The greatest thing of all is being able to share our faith together.

I am so glad I have been married to him for the past 25 years, and have known him for 52 years! And, that is another story...

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• 1 Acre on Big Thompson River • Quiet Location, Rock Outcroppings • Fishing Steps Away, Close to Town

• Large Commercial Building • Lots of Parking, Heated Garage Bay • Manual Elevator, Storage Space

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1732 Dekker Circle $639,000 • 3 Bed, 3 Bath, 3187 sq ft • Main Level Living, New Kitchen • Quiet Location, Amazing Views

$375,000

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82 Rocky River Rd $399,900 • 2 bed, 3 bath, 1800 sq ft • 100 plus ft of river frontage • Quiet cul-de-sac

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• 1.44 acres, 150'+ River Frontage • 4BR/3BA home on 21.6 acres • Horse property, borders National Forest • Fly Fish and Hike from Your Property • Newly Renovated Vintage Log Cabin • 4+ star energy efficient rating • Adjacent Vacant Lot Available

Outstanding Agents. Outstanding Results.

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Rails In The Rockies President’s Day Weekend Save the date. Rails in the Rockies is coming to town. February 17 and 18 at the Estes Park Event Center. This model railroad show is hosted by the Estes Valley Model Railroaders. It will be their 21st year of putting on this show for the enjoyment of sharing the fun and expertise of model railroading.

If you haven’t been for awhile, or never been, consider spending a few hours looking at a LEGO train layout, admiring the art work on the various layouts,

browsing the vendors, playing the Seek and Search game, watching the complication of a train switching yard, enjoying children having fun with an interactive train layout, learn some history about trains and toy trains and watch a demonstration modeling and constructing scenery. All this for only $7.00.

Rails in the Rockies, February 17, 9-5, February 18, 9-4, Estes Park Event Center, adults $7.00 and children 12 and under free. Come join us.

Romance Your Valentine With The Friday Niters Do you recall a romantic movie scene that involves dancing? How about George and Mary twirling into the pool in It’s a Wonderful Life, or Danny and Sandy’s famous “Hand Jive” in Grease.

Bet your Valentine remembers these scenes too, and would love to reminisce with you on the dance floor.

Friday Niters’ offers the perfect opportunity – a Valentine’s Dance on February 9th at the Rodeway Inn, 1701 N. Lake Ave. In keeping with the theme, Sweetheart Swing,, the dance lesson for the evening will be the Fox Trot, the romantic dance of the 30s, 40s, and 50s. The lesson begins at 5:45 p.m., followed by social time at 6:30 and dancing to the Grant McIntosh Trio from 7:00 to 10:00.

The guest fee for non-members is $15 for singles and $30 per couple. A cash bar is available.

Friday Niters’ Dance Club has been enriching the social scene in Estes Park for 42 years. The club meets the second Friday of the month, October through May, to enjoy big-band era music performed by live bands. New members are wel-

come and the annual membership fee of $190 is pro-rated after the start of the season. In addition, the guest fee is credited to the annual membership fee if guests join the club at or before the next dance. Guests interested in attending are asked to contact the Club so that we can provide adequate seating. Call Georgia Ballard at 577-1374 for more information or to make a reservation

Auditions For Michael Young’s Newest Play February 5 & 6 The Estes Park Repertoire Theatre Company will soon be holding auditions for Michael Young's latest play, "The Ladies Wore Black!"

Michael, local artist and director/builder of the annual Catch The Glow parade, has written the fourth installment of his popular series of 1940s film noir murder mysteries. Two years ago, his first modern play, "A Diner On The Way," proved to be an audience hit, and now Michael is ready to continue the mysterious and intriguing world of Private Detective Steven Best, brought to life by talented local actor Don Stewart!

Michael will be holding auditions Feb. 5 & 6, at 6:30 p.m. at the American Legion Post 119, 850 N. St. Vrain. There are roles for three women and three men. A script and production time table is available for viewing at the Estes Valley Library. No other material is necessary for auditions. Play dates are the evenings of Mar. 30, 31 and April 1, 6, 7 & 8.

Michael strives to entice newcomers

into his productions to guarantee an interesting and fresh cast to the public! His devotion to creating a quality production means hard work and a lot of fun for everyone involved! So come put a little mystery into your life!

If you have any questions, contact Michael at luciyou@ yahoo.com.

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There is a legend about a stone that looked like an ordinary stone, but when held in your hand, it could make your dreams come true. The stone was hidden on a rocky river bank among millions of stones that looked alike. According to the legend, a person could tell if a stone was the real stone, because the real stone would feel warm, while all the other rocks would feel cold.

Legend continues that a man sold all his possessions and camped on the river to find the magic stone. The next morning, he began testing stones.

He began picking up stones and would throw them away if they felt cold. He continued to do this – stone after stone after stone. He repeated the process for hours and then for days. When he felt a cold stone, he threw it into the river and picked another.

Daisy is a sweet girl with a loud purr.

She does fine with other cats and does pretty well with dogs too. She is about a year old she enjoys exploring and adventures. She's a great girl!

Stop down to the Pet Lodge at the Animal Medical Center on Manford Avenue to meet Daisy or call 586-9282 for more

He spent many days doing this. Then days turned into weeks. He would pick up a stone, feel it was cold, and then throw it into the river. Pick up a stone. Cold. Throw it into the river. He started to get good at it.

One day, he eventually picked up a stone that was warm, and without even thinking, he threw it into the river.

Suddenly, he realized what he had done! He had developed such a strong habit of throwing every single stone into the river, that when the magic stone came along, he still threw it away.

Sometimes a habit is simply a behavior we’ve picked up and repeated enough times that it becomes automatic. Consider the new goals, dreams and aspirations you are pursuing this year, take some time to notice any old habits that are in your way, and maybe it's time to let them go.

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All pets are offered through the Pet Association of Estes Park, a non-profit organization that works to find homes for stray and abandoned pets, control dog and cat populations by funding sterilization programs, educate members of the community, especially young people, about the humane treatment of animals and the responsibilities of pet ownership; and promote community involvement in the use of pets as therapeutic agents (e.g., in nursing homes). The Estes Park Pet Association is your local humane society.

You can make a tax-deductible donation to the Pet Association by sending your check to P.O. Box 4342, Estes Park, CO 80517. For more information, contact Carolyn Fairbanks, President of the Pet Association at (970) 586-5121.

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Each bedroom has a balcony. Be sure to come see what we mean by “Unique”. Easy to show. 90-day minimum rentals.

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7767 COUNTY ROAD 43, GLEN HAVEN RIVERFRONT LAND Two Lots totaling 4.6 acres in Glen Haven. Nicely wooded lot with evergreens and deciduous trees, rock outcroppings which adds to the character of this property. Well installed in 2015 and has a vault. Build your mountain home on the river!

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In Memory of Mike Donahue, Presented by Matt Quinn Local accomplished climber and mountaineer, Mike Donahue, owned the Colorado Mountain School in Estes Park for many years, and was a natural in the hostile environs of the high alpine peaks.

By far, his greatest skill was guiding and introducing friends to the high alpine natural world he loved. In 1986, Mike led an ascent up the remote Muldrow Glacier-Karstens Ridge route on Mt. McKinley (Denali) in Alaska – taking with him fellow mountaineer and friend Matt Quinn.

Mike was an excellent guide, and loved nothing better than sharing his passion with others. To him guiding was not only about the climb, but about sharing a love of the natural world and his values with others – leading primarily by example.

On February 10 at 6 p.m., the Estes Park Mountain Shop invites you to join Matt Quinn as he shares the story of the thirty-four day adventure on the highest peak in North America through a photorich presentation. From your auditorium seat, you’ll be transported to the high

Alaskan peaks gleaning an understanding of not only the trek, but of the man behind the expedition, Mike Donahue.

Admission is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be provided.

About Matt Quinn: Matt Quinn, formerly of Racine, Wisconsin, had a law practice for 44 years prior to his retirement and subsequent move to Estes Park, Colorado in 2005. Matt was a member of the National Ski Patrol for 30 years. When he was 37 years old, Matt along with his wife Donna went on a ski patrol outing to climb at Devils Lake Climbing Area in Wisconsin, and they became hooked – spending most weekends on the crags at Devils Lake for the next 20 years.

Their climbing and mountaineering took them around the world with trips to Mexico, South America and Europe.

Back in the U.S. they climbed from the Gunk’s in the East to Joshua Tree in the West. In the winter of 1981, Matt made contact with Mike Donahue in the course of planning a winter climb in Rocky Mountain National Park. The two formed a lasting friendship leading to many climbs and great adventures.

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“Fake News 101”: The Conversation Continues This Monday formation—its quality, accuracy, biases, omissions, and sometimes hidden agendas.

Oft attributed to Mark Twain, it was As Chair of the University of Colorado Charles Dudley Warner who said, at Boulder’s Department of Journalism, “Everybody talks about the weather, but Skewes will provide vital perspective on nobody ever does anything about it. ” the news—specifically the ways in which Maybe something similar can be said we get our news and how we inform ourabout “fake news.” selves about the world in today’s fastWith the weather, we can’t always agree paced information-dense era with so if we “need the sunshine” or we “need many different sources. the moisture.” Similarly with the news, Dr. Skewes teaches courses in news we can’t all agree on what we like and writing, media ethics, and political comdislike about today’s media, but we’d all like to feel more confident in discerning munication. She is the author of the book “Message Control: How News Is Made on what is credible and what is questionthe Presidential Campaign Trail.” able. This season, the Estes Valley LiMonday’s presentation will take place at brary has programs to help us develop the library. To help us plan for seating, the skills to build that confidence. we ask that you register in advance at esFollowing up on feedback we received tesvalleylibrary.org. on this topic in recent months—and Mark your calendar as well for our secwith support from a national grant— ond community forum on Thursday, we’re happy to announce the first in a March 8 at 4:30 p.m., when we host a three-part series of nonpartisan civic panel discussion of local and regional programs on today’s timely themes of people with insights into today’s media. news literacy.

We encourage you to join us this Mon- Among our panelists are Erin O’Toole, day, February 5 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. as we assistant news director at KUNC, and Dr. Lynn Schofield Clark, co-author of welcome special guest Dr. Elizabeth “Young People and the Future of News.”

Skewes for a presentation titled “Fake Then watch for our hands-on tech literNews 101: To Believe or Not to Believe”. acy program on March 19 titled “Fake Much like shopping requires us to be News Online,” where we’ll explore some wise consumers—looking beyond shiny tested strategies to analyze information packaging for quality—news is similar. sources.

Some sources are credible; others are Fake news — no better antidote than an not; others are difficult to distinguish, informed community coming together falling somewhere on a spectrum befor civic dialogue around this troubling tween highly reliable and outright dephenomenon.

And we think there’s no ceptive. Those attending Monday’s probetter place for that to begin than the ligram will leave empowered with a brary. deeper grasp of the skills to discern inBy: Diana Laughlin, Tech Literacy Librarian

February 2 In History

1995-U.S. space shuttle Discovery launched 1991-U.S. postage is raised from 25 cents to 29 cents 1982 -"Late Night with David Letterman" premieres on NBC 1975-U.S. Female Figure Skating championship won by Dorothy Hamill 1964-GI Joe, debuts as a popular American boy's toy

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What’s Happening At The Estes Valley Library Satisfy Curiosity: Lifelong Learning Fake News 101: To Believe or Not to Believe Monday, February 5, 6:30-8 p.m., Hondius Room In the inaugural program of the News Literacy series, the Library welcomes guest speaker Dr. Elizabeth Skewes, communications professor at CU-Boulder, for an exploration into today’s news and how the public can more confidently analyze information for its credibility.

Skewes is the author of “Message Control: How News is Made on the Presidential Campaign Trail”. The program is made possible as part of a national grant in conjunction with the American Library Association. Register to attend at estesvalleylibrary.org.

Love Your Local Authors Festival Saturday, February 10, 1-3 p.m. Atrium The Library hosts the annual Love Your Local Authors event, featuring local and regional published authors from the Estes valley who will give a short presentation about their book, then participate in a meet-and-greet with the public. The event offers a unique opportunity to learn about and visit with many accomplished writers in our region. No registration necessary for the public.

Soldering: Learn to Repair Electronics Monday, February 12, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Makerspace Participants will practice simple soldering of small circuit boards and wires.

“Chip level” repairs on circuit boards will not be covered. If you have a small repair project, feel welcome to bring it to class.

Ages 13 and up. Register at estesvalleylibrary.org.

Tech Literacy Tech Express Drop-In Wednesday, February 7, 4:30- 6 p.m., Makerspace Drop in for answers to quick questions about your phone, tablet, laptop, email, apps, or accounts. Library staff will try

where possible to diagnose issues or make recommendations for follow-up.

Register in advance at estesvalleylibrary.org.

Windows 10 Friday, February 16, 10-11:30 a.m., Makerspace Participants will learn Windows 10 basics: how to open applications, work with File Explorer, personalize one’s desktop and Start Menu, adjust settings, and update security. Attendees may bring their own Windows 10 computer or borrow a library laptop. Register and read more information at estesvalleylibrary.org.

Express Creativity Make Chocolate Valentine Candies Friday, February 9, 2-5 p.m., Makerspace Just in time for Valentine’s Day, this hand-on session will demonstrate how to create tasty chocolates to take home and share—or to enjoy yourself. The afternoon will also include opportunities for create-your-own Valentine’s Day cards and greetings.

Creating Young Readers: Children and Families Storybook Explorers: Book Club for Ages 3 to 5 Saturday, February 17, 11:15-11:45 a.m., Hondius Room Families with preschoolers will have the opportunity to take home a copy of the book “Round is a Mooncake” and join in a creative activity. Register at estesvalleylibrary.org Kids’ Book Club: “Case of the Weird Blue Chicken” Saturday, February 17, 2-3:30 p.m., Hondius Room Elementary school age children may pick up a complimentary copy of the book “The Case of the Weird Blue Chicken,” the second installment in this popular series, along with a packet to read beforehand. Register at estesvalleylibrary.org.

Teen Zone Youth and Town Trustees Meet-andGreet Monday, February 5, 7-9 p.m., Wasson Room Local youth are invited to a meet-andgreet with current Town Trustees. Young people will learn how decisions are made and what motivates trustees to serve their community. Accompanying parents may attend as well. Co-hosted by the Estes Park League of Women Voters.

Register to attend at estesvalleylibrary.org.

Building Successful Enterprises: Business and Nonprofits Nonprofit Lunch and Learn: Working with Volunteers Thursday, February 8, 12-1:30 p.m., Hondius Room Anyone working with nonprofits is encouraged to attend this roundtable discussion. February’s topic is on working with volunteers. Attendees may bring a brown-bag lunch. Co-hosted by the Estes Park Nonprofit Resource Center.

Financial Literacy: Personal Money Management Common Cents for Colorado Website The Library has developed instructional resources to help individuals and families on the path toward personal financial literacy—from beginning steps like creating a household budget to advanced topics like asset allocation and

understanding investment types. The five-part course includes online slides and videos. Look for the “Money Wise” link now at estesvalleylibrary.org.

Making Informed Decisions: Tax Season The library has received Colorado state tax forms, now available for distribution.

Paper federal tax forms have not yet been received. Many forms, both state and federal, are available online. Appointments for the AARP Tax Assistance Program are being taken by visiting the Library or calling (970) 586-8116, ext. 3.

English Language Learning English Conversation Café Every Monday, 7-8 p.m., Bella Fortuna, 600 S. St. Vrain Ave. This weekly conversation night is especially for English language learners who would like the opportunity to practice with native English speakers. No registration required.

Discover Your Roots Genealogy: Heirloom Sharing Thursday, February 8, 4-5:30 p.m., Hondius Room The public is invited to this monthly meeting of the Estes Park Genealogical Society. February’s program is “Heirloom Sharing,” where participants may bring a family heirloom and share stories of its connection to their family history.

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Orpha Kendall-An Important Part Of MacGregor Ranch

The MacGregor Ranch trustees, employees and volunteers would like to pay tribute to Orpha Kendall for her unending support of Muriel MacGregor and MacGregor Ranch.

Orpha became friends with Muriel MacGregor in 1964 and that friendship lasted until Muriel died in 1970. Muriel became unable to run the Ranch by herself and because of Orpha and a number of other close friends, the Ranch was able to continue. At Muriel’s death the ranch passed to a charitable trust that she established in her will. The trust is owned and operated by a board of trustees. At that time there were few resources available to make the ranch into an example of an early high altitude working ranch that would have an educational element to show that part of the heritage of the Estes Valley. It is the last working cattle ranch in the region. Many trials and tribulations faced the ranch as the revenues from ranching operations did not provide for maintaining the

ranch or establishing an educational element of the trust. Orpha and number of other volunteers worked tirelessly maintaining the ranch and to establish an educational museum out of the original 1896 ranch house. The then trustees had no choice but to sell parts of the ranch.

Some to the National Park and some outlying parcels to individuals. Orpha was instrumental in opening the present day museum in 1973 to the public. She also started Heritage Camp to educate children about Ranch life in the late 1800s and early 1900s. The museum and camp still exist to this day and thousands of people are able to enjoy tours through the 1894 house that Alexander Quiner MacGregor built. She was very proud of what she did to preserve the Ranch and she shared many stories of her times with Muriel. These stories will continue to be told by the volunteers who guide tours around the Ranch and the legacy of Orpha will be shared forever.

Rocky Mountain National Park was also a very important part of saving the Ranch. In 1983 the Park purchased a conservation easement that infused money into the Ranch to help with its preservation. Orpha worked tirelessly to help make this happen.

Those of us who knew Orpha want to thank her for all of the years that she spent to preserve the Ranch. She devoted more than forty years to the ranch and was a major force in preserving it as it is today. A more detailed accounting of Orpha’s contributions to the ranch can be found in the book “The MacGregors of Black Canyon” written by James H. Pickering in 2008.

Flu Activity High In Larimer County Flu activity is high among Larimer County residents, with 147 hospitalized flu cases so far this year; of those cases, about two-thirds were age 65 or older.

Eighteen long-term care facilities have also reported outbreaks in Larimer County. So far this season the predominant type of influenza is A(H3N2), which is likely to be more severe in adults 65 and older. Other people at risk for complications include pregnant women (and up to two weeks after giving birth), children under age five (especially under age two), and those with chronic medical conditions.

Influenza is a respiratory disease, and is not to be confused with so-called “stomach flu” (gastroenteritis).

“Unfortunately, many high-risk people who get the flu don’t know they’re at high risk or that a prescription drug is available to reduce complications, ” said Dr. Adrienne LeBailly, director of the Larimer County Department of Health and Environment. “These drugs—antivirals such as Tamiflu or Relenza—work best when the prescription is started within a couple days of symptoms appearing. If you’re in a high-risk group, call your health care provider when you first get sick to check if an antiviral med-

icine is needed. ” Although vaccine effectiveness may be lower than usual this year, the Health Department still recommends that those who have not yet had a flu vaccination get one soon, because it takes about two weeks to provide protection.

While vaccination can prevent illness, and antivirals can help prevent complications, it’s also important to reduce your chance of getting infected by washing your hands often and avoiding contact with sick people. Stay home when you are sick and cover coughs and sneezes to avoid spreading flu in schools and the workplace. Never visit family members and friends in long-term care facilities when you are sick.

For more information on flu and flu vaccination, see http://www.cdc.gov/ flu. For information on Health Department immunization clinics, see www.larimer.org/health.

Newcomers Active In January And February January has been an event filled month for the Newcomer’s Club. Members have enjoyed many monthly events such as dining out, Margarita Madness, Lunch Bunch, men’s and women’s breakfasts, wine and cheese parties, board and card games, book club, Trail Ridge Quilters, and hiking. To see pictures of activities or join Newcomers go to the website: estesparknewcomers.org.

The February general meeting will be at Hunter’s Chop House, 1690 Big Thompson Avenue on Thursday, February 15. Social time will begin at 5:30 p.m. and supper at 6:15 p.m. The buffet menu includes roasted pork loin, BBQ chicken, tossed salad with Caesar or balsamic dressing, sautéed garlic butter broccolini, rice, and dessert of strawberry cheesecake or tiramisu. Coffee, tea, sodas, and water will be served. To register go to website: estaesparknewcomers.org and let us know if you need a vegetarian meal or other dietary needs. Registration for the general meeting must be made before noon on Friday, 9th.

The speakers for the meeting will be from the Historic Stanley Home Foundation which was organized in October 2016 as a Colorado non-profit organization as a public charity. The Foundation’s mission is to purchase, renovate, preserve, and operate the home as a cultural center for local history education. The home will be an enduring reminder of the evolution and development of Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park.

The Board of Directors spent the entirety of 2017 taking all the many steps needed to become a credible and wellfunctioning organization, including opening the house up for tours and gatherings in August with over 400 people who enjoyed its rich history. The new year of

2018 will begin the chapter of acquiring the home and its four acres for the benefit and enjoyment of many generations to come. F.O. and Flora Stanley’s legacy will be richly honored by preserving this home and making it accessible to our town.

The speakers will be Foundation President/CEO Tom Shamburg, a Newcomers alumni, and Foundation Treasurer Anne Rogers. Tom practiced as a CPA in both Colorado and Nebraska. He also serves over 20 years as the Vice President and CFO of the Lincoln, Nebraska, YMCA Association. He and his wife, Jan, have owned their home in Estes Park for 15 years and have resided here full-time for five years. He has served on the Boards of the EPNRC, Newcomers, Stanley Hills HOA and is now Council President of Mont Calvary Lutheran Church. Anne spent 15 years in veterinary Medical research with the USDA and Pfizer Animal Health. Following that she sold scientific and laboratory equipment in Iowa, Kansas, and Nebraska for 20 years. She and husband, Doug, are both native Iowans and have owned property in Estes Park since 2000. They became permanent residents in 2013. Anne works for the Rocky Mountain Conservancy and is President Chapter HF, P.E. O. For March the Newcomer’s Club invites all members and alumni to our Class Reunion Party at the new Estes Park Community Center on March 23rd. Watch for additional details in the newspaper and on our website. Our President Sherry Unruh has been visiting alumni wine and cheese to personally invite alumni to attend the Class Reunion Party. March 23rd will be a great time for reunion of current members and alumni.

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Satisfying Seniors’ Needs In The New Estes Valley Community Center To The Editor: The Seniors Advisory Committee summarizes below how Estes Valley seniors’ needs will be satisfied in the new Estes Valley Community Center (Community Center).

First, we would like to start by thanking Estes Park Senior Citizens Center, Inc. (Senior, Inc) for their important contributions of time and talent to address seniors’ needs since they incorporated in 1976. Based on Lori Mitchell’s (former Senior Center Manager) 1998 - 2017 financial summary, we would also like to thank the Town of Estes Park for contributing over four million dollars or 95% of the funding for Senior Center operations from 1999 through 2017.

Many thanks as well to Senior, Inc over the same period for contributing about two hundred thirteen thousand dollars or 5% of operations funding in addition to funding purchase of the Senior Center van and funding 22% of the 1998 Senior Center remodel.

From 2018 forward, all funding for seniors’ services in the new Community Center will be provided by the Estes Valley Recreation and Park District (Rec District). This support will include two Rec District employees who will be dedicated to seniors’ services.

Seniors are an important part, but not a majority of the Estes Park Community.

In the US Census Bureau American Community Survey (2011-2015 5-year

estimates) from the Colorado State Demography Office, for the Estes Valley, there were 6,398 residents aged 55 and older, representing 50 % of 12,754 total residents. Those aged 60 and older number 5,031 and are 39% of the total, and those aged 65 and older number 3,587 and are 28% of the total population.

The new Community Center will offer the same programs that were offered at the Senior Center, and some new programs will be added. Seniors can drink coffee, play cards and Mahjong, work on arts and crafts, watch TV, relax, etc. in quiet, dedicated areas during traditional Senior Center hours (Monday through Friday 9am-4pm) for free as they did in the past. Plus, seven days a week, they can use the walking track for free. All seniors’ programs and activities that were free at the old building will also be free at the new Community Center.

The space for senior’s programs in the new Community Center is two and a half times greater than what was available in the old building. The new Community Center has seven spaces, including larger game and classroom areas, with a total of 7,025 square feet for seniors’ programs. The old building had only four spaces used for seniors’ programs (Fitness, Dining, Classroom, Art/Card room) with a total of 2,702 square feet. We are eagerly anticipating a lot of fun uses for this added space.

About Climate Change From: Judi Smith

I have repeatedly been asked what other Colorado communities are doing to protect the environment. The following column originally appeared in the Durango Herald at www.durangoherald.com/opinion on Jan. 27. Dick White, Mayor of Durango, gives a clear description of Durango’s efforts to preserve the Earth for use by future generations. The column below is reprinted with permission from both Dick White and from the Durango Herald.

Climate change is real. In 2017, weather-related disasters in the United States alone cost more than $300 billion, part of a multi-decade trend in which loaded climate dice yield increasingly numerous dreadful events.

Droughts, wildfires, hurricanes, and floods: none respect political dogma.

Climate change mostly results from human activity that increases heat-trapping gases in the atmosphere. I learned the basic physics of this phenomenon in graduate school 50 years ago, and taught it in elementary astronomy for decades.

It is no more a matter of belief than the fall of a stone released from the swinging bridge over the Animas River.

The time for addressing climate change is now. It has taken decades to build the impacts and it will take decades more to mitigate and adapt to them. Every year of delay in comprehensive action sentences us, our children – and theirs – to worsening impacts.

Unfortunately, the United States now officially stands alone in climate denial, withdrawing from the 2015 Paris Accord that seeks to foster mitigation globally. Leadership, therefore, devolves to state and local governments.

Statewide, the new Compact of Colorado Communities has formed to facilitate local government action.

Next week, in collaboration with the Governor’s office, the Compact will host the first Colorado Communities Symposium, gathering state and local leaders to accelerate climate preparedness and renewable energy development.

The challenge is enormous. Economies run on energy and for 200 years the cheapest, most accessible energy sources have been fossil fuels – essentially sunlight stored for millions of years that we are consuming in decades. Continuing to expand the economy using fossil fuels means accelerating climate change, with impacts that in the long term will overwhelm economic gains. We cannot outrun or outsmart Mother Nature. This reality demands an unprecedented shift toward energy conservation and renewable energy. Such a massive transformation will not happen overnight; you cannot turn an aircraft carrier in a city block.

Transforming the economy requires efforts at all levels of society; to turn the climate change “carrier” needs all hands on deck. Local government has a role, but it also will take engagement of residents, businesses, non-profits and our

Crossroads Ministry and Good Samaritan Society have teamed to provide Meals on Wheels in the Estes Valley.

Supply Works has provided a $5,000 grant to the Rec District to fund Jubilation Catering’s nutritious lunches on Thursdays for three months as a pilot project. The cost for seniors age 55 and over will be $5 as it was at the Senior Center. This pilot program will be evaluated for interest and the means for it to continue into the future.

The new Community Center’s commercial kitchen will be available to support meal preparation by outside groups, and seniors will always be welcome to bring in their own lunches so they can enjoy meals while relaxing and visiting with their friends.

The Seniors Advisory Committee’s mission is to advise the Rec District on seniors’ programs and services. The Committee was created in the Intergovernmental Agreement between the Town of Estes Park and the Rec District that transferred seniors’ services from the Town to the Rec District.

For more information about the new Community Center or to enquire about seniors’ services, visit evrpd.com/seniorservices, or call (970) 586-8189. We want to hear your questions, comments or requests for seniors’ programs.

We encourage you to visit and explore all the new Community Center ameni-

ties for free during the sneak peek week before the official opening on March 3.

The Seniors Advisory Committee is excited to welcome you in our new, beautiful Community Center as we all work to satisfy the specific needs of our seniors.

Your Seniors Advisory Committee: Prince Beall Prince. beall@gmail.com JoAnn Batey joannbatey@gmail.com Dorothy Corman Rdcorman201@gmail.com Jeffrey Hancock jeff80517@gmail.com Bettie Tully Btully1914@aol.com

electric co-op.

In October, engaged citizens delivered to the Durango City Council a petition bearing nearly 1,000 names appealing for a commitment to 100 percent renewable energy for the community by 2050, with 80 percent local generation by 2030. At our annual meeting with the La Plata Electric Association board, the City Council shared this information and appealed for cooperative efforts. The context for this discussion is the city’s franchise agreement that runs until 2032, and LPEA’s contract with Tri-State Generation and Transmission that runs until 2050, and severely limits local renewables apart from “behind the meter” facilities.

We are not alone in this dilemma.

Many other compact members also receive power from rural co-ops that are Tri-State members. Consequently, the compact has a utilities working group that is exploring avenues for collaborative efforts to advance our collective climate goals. This subject is an agenda item for the upcoming Colorado Communities Symposium.

In the last three months, City Council has taken several policy initiatives. First, we passed the resolution to become one of the founding members of the Compact of Colorado Communities. Second, we adopted the 2015 International Energy Conservation Code, to be effective on October 1, 2018, so that new residential and commercial construction will meet a higher efficiency standard, resulting in ongoing energy and cost savings.

Finally, we budgeted 2018 funding for a

study on how Durango can grow renewable energy generation from city facilities and for updating the 10-year old La Plata County greenhouse gas emissions inventory as a basis for assessing the community’s future progress.

In addition, our sustainability coordinator will continue to document the city’s increasing conformance with the STAR Community sustainability rating criteria, many of which are climate-related.

Ongoing climate-related city programs involve multiple efforts embodied in the city’s internal Sustainability Action Plan (http://bit.ly/2Eb3gT5). Additional possibilities for the future include accommodating electric and autonomous vehicles, weatherizing older buildings and expanding waste management to include composting of organic materials.

Colorado, with a voting population nearly equally divided among Independents, Republicans and Democrats, has proven itself adept at political compromise. No issue calls more strongly for such an approach than climate change.

The city of Durango seeks to be a leader in these efforts, but we need engagement from everyone in the community across the political spectrum to navigate the turbulent waters of a changing climate, and a changing economy.

Please get on board.

Dick White is the mayor of Durango, a position rotating among members of city council. Reach him at DickWhite@DurangoGov.org.

Larry Leaming, CEO of EPMC In last week’s article on the Estes Valley Partners for Commerce quarterly dinner, Larry E. Leaming, Chief Executive Office of the Estes Park Medical Center name was misspelled. We apologize to Larry for the error.

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Meeting Notices Meeting location is 701 Elm Rd. next to the automotive shop. We welcome friends and visitors to attend these open meetings.

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

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

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

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

Al-Anon Newcomers Al-Anon Newcomers meets at Harmony from 6:45-7:45 p.m.

Saturdays, 1600 Fish Hatchery Rd., Estes Park.

Estes Park Al-Anon

AA Meeting Allenspark

Al-Anon Group in Estes Park meets from 7-8 p.m. every Friday at U.S. Bank. 363 E. Elkhorn Ave. Call 970586-2013 for more info.

Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. Allenspark Fire Dept. - Community Room Downstairs For info. call 303-747-2415.

Fall River Group of AA

New Horizons Group of Narcotics Anonymous

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

Other meetings: Sunday- 7:00 p.m.-open Monday-5:30 p.m.-Women’s Study & 7:00 p.m.-open Tuesday-5:30 p.m.-open Wednesday-Saturday-7 p.m.-open

Thursdays at 7 p.m. - Open meeting.

701 Elm Rd.

Free at Last Group of Narcotics Anonymous Fridays 7:30 p.m. - Open meeting.

Harmony Foundation - 1600 Fish Hatchery Rd.

Free Tax Preparation Assistance Free tax preparation assistance is being offered by AARP Tax-Aide Volunteers from February 2nd through April 14th at the Estes Valley Public 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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James Wilson Burks On February 4, 1936 on a cold winter day Jim was born at his family farm in Horse Cave, Kentucky. He was blue and not breathing. The family doctor grabbed him, ran outdoors, broke the ice on the rain barrel and dunked him in forcing him to take his first big breath. That day a fighter was born. He remained a warrior by fighting an uphill battle of stage 4 renal cancer. He was given six months to live eleven years ago. Jim left this world the same way he came in “fighting.” To our dismay, all battles have an end and his was January 29, 2018 surrounded by his loved ones.

On January 19, 2018 Jim’s first obituary was posted here in the EP News, it was beautiful and had the usual accomplishments listed but just did not tell the true story of our beloved Dad, Pop’s or Granddaddy.

Pop’s was a 6’ 8” gentle giant. His heart was as large as his body and that heart kept him here on earth sharing his wisdom, telling stories of the past and touching the lives of everyone he met. He was truly an angel walking among the living. He loved the mountains and came to visit from Nashville as often as possible. His fondest memories were the times he spent at the YMCA of the Rockies. In the 21 years we have lived here three different family members have worked at the Y. He

was very proud of our accomplishments and knew if he stayed out there we could all be under one roof and enjoy nature at its finest. If you have never met Jim, Pop’s or Granddaddy please click on this link to view his short testimony he gave to his church right before his passing: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Kco Wqrw66X5EUBYy_BcMQWJpDgyvJ mcP/view? usp=sharing So here’s to you Pop’s, an obituary from the perspective of your Estes Park, Colorado family. Your loving daughter, Jinetta Burks Zentmire and her husband Brian Zentmire. Our son, Justin Zentmire, his wife Christy and their daughter Xanna. Our daughter Kelsi Zentmire and her love Jay Jirles and their son Ace Jirles (who loves the Y’s summer camp) and their daughter Robyn Jirles, our newest edition.

In lieu of flowers our family would like to establish a memorial at the YMCA of the Rockies. Gifts can be sent in memory of Jim Burks by mail, phone or online.

Philanthropy Department YMCA of the Rockies PO Box 20800 Estes Park, CO 80511 Phone: 970-586-3341 x6014 Toll Free: 877-686-6968 Email: give@ymcarockies.org

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Employment

Employment Check Out Our Current Openings...

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Galex LLC dba Chelito’s Mexican Restaurant, 145 E. Elkhorn Ave, Estes Park, CO 80517 is hiring 8 dishwashers for TEMP/FT job duties: cleaning kitchen and kitchen equip, utensils and dishware, keeping the environment in good working order. Assisting cooks w/various tasks as needed. Duties may include organization and replenishment of food storage and inventory of food items. Job in Estes Park, CO. 04/01/18-11/30/18. 40 hrs/wk. Split shifts. 8AM-4PM or 4PM-11PM. Wrk wk Mon-Sun. No ed, train or exp req’d. OJT. Meals provided.

Transport (meals, lodging) to emplymnt provided/reimbursed, if wrkr completes half emplymnt; check sep from payroll. Return transport provided if wrkr completes emplymnt or dismissed early. If wrkr completes 50% wrk contract per, emplyr to reimburse transport/subsistence from recruitment to wrk by check sep from payroll. Upon completion of wrk contract per or when early dismissal, emplyr to provide or pay reason cost of return transport/subsistence home or to where wrkr departed, except when subs emplymnt. Amnt of transport paymnt/reimbursement equal to most econom/reason cost. Daily subsistence at $12.07/day to max $51.00/day with receipts. Emplyr guarantees work equal to three-fourth of work in ea 12-week per. H-2B wrkrs reimbursed in first wrk wk all visa and related fees. Wrkrs get-no charge-tools, supplies, equip req’d. Salary: $10.11/hr+DOE. No overtime possible. Single wrkwk computes wages due. Wrkrs paid every 2 wks by check. All deductions req’ by law will be made. Possib bonus.

Apply at Estes Park Workforce Center at 1601 Brodie Avenue, Estes Park, CO 80517 or mail to Chelito’s Mexican Restaurant, attn Macario Rojas, PO Box 3345, Estes Park, CO 80517 or email Macario Rojas at esgalex2@gmail.com. SWA Job Order Number 7233734.

Estes Village Properties, LTD. Real Estate Office Admin for busy Estes Park Office Needed Right Away!

The ideal candidate should have: A cheerful and outgoing personality with a love for meeting people! With excellent communication skills. Great phone skills with knowledge of a multiline phone system, administrative experience, marketing experience (especially social media), basic administrative skills, and proficient on the computer, some real estate experience a plus but not required Please email marie@focohomes.com with your resume if you’re interested in this position.

• Universal Worker (Maintenance, Housekeeping, Dining services) 1 on-call position New Starting Wage of $13.50 • Senior Living Wellness/ Recreation Assistant full time, $13.50 • Senior Living Waitstaff fulltime, $13.50

• Senior Living Housekeeping Assistant full time, $13.50

• Senior Living Driver 1 position, On Call/PRN, $13.50

• Senior Living Medication Aide 2 full time positions (differential paid) NEW STARTING WAGE OF $13.50

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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.

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

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Year Round. Full-Time positions qualify for benefits.

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

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

We have year round work!

Call Tim 970-518-4001 Bestway-Painting

Seeking Front Desk Agent Part Time to Full Time

Duties to include: • Making reservations • Communicating face-to-face with guests • Checking guests into property with detailed explanations of area

Salary commensurate with experience.

Apply at 1885 Sketchbox Ln., ask for Kay or email resume to info@solitudecabins.com

US Mail-sort and deliver 2 to 4 days per week.

Estes Park. Call Joan at 970-231-2590. Need to pass drug and background test.

FRONT DESK AGENT Boulder Brook seeks a Front Desk Agent.

Outgoing personality.

Detail oriented.

Full Time Year Round.

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The Parish Church of St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church is offering a position for an OFFICE MANAGER.

A 20hr. a week schedule is required Monday- Thursday. The person qualified for this position must possess the following skills and qualities: Attention to detail, ability to work with a wide number of people with courtesy and hospitality, ability to work with MS Word, Excel, Publisher, upkeep of office equipment, keep track of membership, and file keeping. This is a an hourly paid position based on experience. A complete job description and scedule is available upon request.

Interested persons may submit resume to Fr. Seth Richmond at the following address. Email: frseth@stbartsestes.org or Fr. Seth Richmond, P.O. Box 1559, E.P. 80517

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Employment Part-time Administrative Assistant

for year round position.

Looking for a self-motivated person with excellent customer service skills. Computer and phone experience a must.

Wage will be based on experience.

Send resume to info@KeyToEstesPark.com

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

Civil Engineer II or III

Public Works Dept./Engineering Hiring Range $2,511.82 - $3,076.96 bi-weekly Exempt Position Close Date: Open Until Filled

Emergency Services Dispatcher I Police Dept./Communication Center Hiring Range $20.39 - $23.95 per hour Non-Exempt Position Close Date: Open Until Filled

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

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

Please apply online at: epmedcenter.com

Competitive Salary and Benefits

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

Meter Reader - Temporary (assignment ends 12/31/18) Utilities Dept.

Hiring Range $18.36 per hour Non-Exempt Position Close Date: February 12, 2018

Planner II

Community Development Dept./Planning Hiring Range $2,082 - $3,020 bi-weekly Exempt Position Close Date: Open Until Filled

Now Hiring:

â&#x20AC;˘ Servers â&#x20AC;˘ Cooks Apply at 134 W. Elkhorn Ave Call 970 586-8838

(Town employment application required)

Transportation Advisory Board Voluntary Member (3 positions open) Close Date: February 20, 2018 (Committee application required)

Municipal Court Judge

Contract Services Position Close Date: February 12, 2018

Request for Proposal (RFP) must be completed (see website for details)

Applications are available at: Town Hall 170 MacGregor Ave. Room 130 (Mon-Fri 8 am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5 pm) or www.estes.org/ jobs Return Application to: Town of Estes Park, Attn: HR; by mail to PO Box 1200, Estes Park, CO 80517; or via Email to HR@Estes.org or via Fax to (970) 577-4770.

The status of applications will be communicated via e-mail. By choice, the

Town of Estes Park is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

â&#x20AC;˘ Full-time, year-round, benefitted positions available in a busy retail department for both warehouse and administrative work â&#x20AC;˘ Clean MVR required â&#x20AC;˘ Opportunities for on-the-job training and professional development

This is a great opportunity to work with a well-established nonprofit organization in Rocky Mountain National Park.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

Send resume to: Carolyn.Kilgore@rmconservancy.org Or, contact Retail Office: Chris Wenzel 970-586-0121

JOIN OUR TEAM Environmental Services Housekeeper â&#x20AC;&#x201C; FT

Med/Surg Respiratory Therapist â&#x20AC;&#x201C; PRN Registered Nurse â&#x20AC;&#x201C; FT - Nights

Prospect Park Living Center â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Long Term Care LPN/Registered Nurse â&#x20AC;&#x201C; FT LPN/Registered Nurse â&#x20AC;&#x201C; FT - Nights (Indeed) CertiďŹ ed Nurse Aid â&#x20AC;&#x201C; FT - Nights Activity Assistant â&#x20AC;&#x201C; FT Unit Coordinator - FT Quality Department Case Manager â&#x20AC;&#x201C; PRN

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Board of Appeals Committee Voluntary Member (2 positions open) Close Date: Open Until Filled

Full Time Ye Y Year ar Round Retail/Warehouse Employment

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

Groundworker

Utilities Dept.

Hiring Range $22.22 - $26.11 per hour Non-Exempt Position Close Date: February 12, 2018

Employment

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

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

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

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

Physical Rehabilitation Physical Therapist â&#x20AC;&#x201C; PRN Occupational Therapist - FT Ambulance Paramedic - PRN

Administration Public Relations Coordinator - PT Labratory MT/MLT (ASCP) FT MT/MLT (ASCP) PRN

Patient Financial Services Hospital Billing AR Specialist - FT Physician Billing AR Specialist - FT Pharmacy Pharmacist - PT

Apply online: www.epmedcenter.com.

EPMC oďŹ&#x20AC;ers competitive wages and beneďŹ ts.

Equal Opportunity Employer

ROCKY MOUNTAIN RESORTS IS GROWING! MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR We are seeking a working maintenance supervisor skilled in plumbing, electrical, drywall, painting and/or pools and hot tubs.

Experience required.

Please fill out application or mail resume to: Fawn Valley Inn 2760 Fall River Rd, Estes Park CO 80517

YMCA of the Rockies ESTES PARK CENTER We hire throughout the year!

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Health, Dental, Life Insurance Retirement Contribution Childcare   Free Meal Family Membership & Discounts

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Email Danny at: masontire@gmail.com

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HOME HEALTH Personal Care Provider Homemaker â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Full Time YEAR AROUND POSITIONS!

Estes Park Medical Center, is looking for caring professionals to provide homecare and personal care to our patients in Home Health. Our focus is on quality, compassionate care for patients living in their homes.

Please apply online at: epmedcenter.com Competitive Salary and Benefits

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

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Employment ESTES PARK SCHOOL DISTRICT R-3 Head Custodian Estes Park School District R-3 is accepting applications for one full-time, year-round HEAD CUSTODIAL position. Salary range is $13.94 to $15.79 per hour, with single benefits. The successful candidate must be able to pass a drug test, background check, and physical demands/lift test. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age, eligible to work in the U.S., and possess a high school diploma or GED. Apply online at www.applitrack.com/estesschools/onlineapp. Only online applications are accepted. Position open until filled. Contact Dave Coleson with questions: 970-577-0211, ext 3401.

Estes Park School District R-3 Is An Equal Opportunity Employer

WORK WHILE YOUR CHILD IS IN SCHOOL ESTES PARK SCHOOL DISTRICT R-3 SCHOOL NUTRITION SERVICES WORKER

Interested applicants must apply online at www.applitrack.com/estesschools/onlineapp/.

Only online applications are accepted.

See full posting at www.estesschools.org /Employment.

Position open until filled. School kitchen experience preferred. $10.41- $11.78/hr. depending upon experience.

Estes Park School District R-3 Is An Equal Opportunity Employer

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An American Bistro 'SEASONED ~ An American Bistro' has immediate needs for Dishwasher/Steward/Prep Cook $11 an hour.

Call 970.586.9000.

Diamond Resorts Management, Inc.

Now Hiring Year Round Position-Part Time

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

Delaware North is a world leader in hospitality, food and beverage concessions, premium dining, and entertainment employing 60,000 strong! We offer completive wages, benefits (full time year round), and opportunities to grow!

Latitude 105 is looking to add positive enthusiastic individuals to their team!!

• Cooks Complete all prep work required for daily operations and special events/banquets.

Capable of working all stations on the line and the pantry including sauté, grill, fryer, and cold/salad station. Expedite as needed. Assist with plating meals for banquets as needed. Prepare all food as ordered and according to recipe guidelines and specs.

• Servers Greets and welcomes guests with a smile and positive attitude, suggesting specials and menu items.

Take food and beverage orders and promptly deliver the correct order, ensuring top quality product is being served.

Take ownership of the dining experience for all tables in your section, solving problems that may occur and using suggestive selling techniques.

Assist other servers and bussers as necessary to provide excellent guest service to all patrons of the restaurant.

• Bartenders Serves alcoholic beverages responsibly, requests identification, adheres to all unit and company alcohol service policies and procedures.

Mixes and serves alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks for patrons following standard recipes and using company standardized proportions; serves wine and bottled beer or draws draught beer.

Please submit your resume to srexroad@delawarenorth.com.

Apply on-line at www.delawarenorth.com or fill out an application at The Ridgeline Hotel 101 S Saint Vrain Ave.

Employment CEMETERY MANAGEMENT POSITION Board of Directors of Estes Valley Memorial Gardens, Estes Park, Colorado is searching for replacement of current retiring Manager.

A "people person" who understands the grief process and expresses one's self with compassion, dignity and respect for all.

Candidates interested in this position must possess excellent customer service and must have excellent communication skills for all types of people in all types of situations.

The ability to manage and keep excellent detailed records is a must.

Position requires basic knowledge of sales as well as grounds maintenance, equipment maintenance, inventory management, precise record keeping and records management. Computer skills are high priority and previous experience is a plus.

Manger answers directly to the board of directors of the Estes Valley Memorial Gardens by communicating finances, activity, general maintenance issues, etc. on a regular basis.

This position, involving both office and outdoor work cannot be defined by number of hours required. It is often an "on call" situation to serve those in need.

Please submit cover letter and resume to the EVMG Board by February 15 to: Laura Kearney PO Box 3633 Estes Park, CO 80517 or contact Laura by phone 970-217-0598 Email: ljkcolo@hotmail.com for additional information.

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Studio Apartment Room/Roommate $650/month, N/S, Pets Neg. Includes Utilities & Year Lease Condo $1425 Room for Rent, beautiful Cable.

Call Todd @ mo + water, electric. First, home, close to town, spalast + dep. NP, NS, 2 bdrm 970-586-8141 cious, fab views, W/D, 1 and a half bath unit. non-smoking, no couples, Fresh paint throughout. no pets, 1 car garage, unCabins Wood burning stove, W/D furnished room. $850 mo + in unit. One car detached shared utilities + deposit. garage. Few blocks to 1 BD Cabin w/ garage. 970-690-3444 town. Avail Now. Kathy NP, NS, $900 mo. + utili970-692-6168. ties, deposit and 1 year SERVICES lease. 970-214-3261 (leave 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths 1100 sq ft new carpet new message). paint no smokers no pets $1,750 a month deposit Cleaning Commercial Rentals $1,750. Call Pat 303-947-4569.

Taking on new clients for 512 Grand Estates Drive house cleaning Mon-Wed. $25.00 per hour, over 30 Apartments yrs exp.

Call 970-227-5966.

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Modern and well-lit 1,550-sq-ft office for lease.

Short- or long-term, divisible, $400-$2250/mo. Convenient location, plenty of parking and inspiring views of Longs and Cont.

Divide. Includes conference room and kitchenette. Perfect space for professionals, creatives, builders, designers.

1692 Big Thompson Ave. Call 402-841-4619 or camundson@ flagshippublishing.com.

Available immediately and move-in ready.

EXPERIENCED THOROUGH CLEANING is offered at $15/hr. in 2-hr. sessions weekly, every 2 weeks or monthly. All equipment & supplies included.

Excellent resume and refs.

Call 577-7059 A Alpine Cleaning Co. is Exclusively cleaning single family homes. Impeccable and timely service. 30+ year local resident. References on request.

Call Laura 303-747-2872

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SERVICES

SERVICES

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Sewing/Alterations

GET IT DONE HOME SERVICES Small Jobs/Repairs Painting Honey-Do List Light Hauling 30+ years resident 303-747-2872 Neil

Embroidery services great prices we also make quilts, and bags! pandamountainproducts0118@gmail.com

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

577-1755 www.estesparkpiano tuner.co.business

REAL ESTATE Commercial

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

Granny Ginghams Prime location on E Elkhorn 50 year history & popular product lines.

Easy Owner/ Operator Business. $139,000/ plus Inventory Call Christian at First Colorado Realty (970) 231-8570

ACUPUNCTURE

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REAL ESTATE Commercial Spaces for sale and lease.

Call Eric. Anderson Realty. 586-2950

Garage Sales Garage Sale at Estes Ark, lower half; 521 Lone Pine Dr. Items include, but not limited to, Antiques, Wooden Barrels (3 sizes), Display Racks, Wooden Crates, Chest Freezer, Cabinets, Studded Tires, Saint Louis Safe (Antique) and lots of miscellaneous items. Friday - Sunday, 9:00 - 3:00 each day.

Estate Sales ESTATE/GARAGE SALE; Need to have one, but seems overwhelming.

We do the work, you make the $. Local, Affordable, References. CALL NOW 970-215-5548

NOTICES Legal Notices NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Ronald J. Reiland.

Deceased C a s e Number: 18PR30020

NOTICES All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to District Court of Larimer County, Colorado on or before May 2, 2018 or the claims may be forever barred.

Kenneth Reiland Personal Representative câ&#x20AC;&#x2122;o Estes Legal Services. LLC 212 Virginia Drive Estes Park, CO 80517

NOTICES Tuesday immediately preceding the election (Tuesday, May 1, 2018). All absentee ballots must be returned to the Designated Election Official by 7:00 p.m. on election day.

UPPER THOMPSON SANITATION DISTRICT By: /s/ Chris Bieker Designated Election Official Published in: Estes Park News Published on: February 2, 2018

NOTICES Upper Thompson Sanitation District (UTSD) prohibits discrimination against its customers, employees, and applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, age, disability, sex, gender identity or gender expression, religion, political beliefs, marital status, familial or parental status, or sexual orientation in employment or in any program or activity conducted by the District.

The District will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities. If any person has a disability and requires a reasonable accommodation to fully participate in this event, please contact District Manager, Mr. Chris Bieker, three days before the event via email at chris@utsd.org, or telephone at 970.586.4544, or dial 711 to connect with Relay Colorado.

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR UPPER THOMPSON SANITATION DISTRICT TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and particularly to the electors of the Upper Thompson Sanitation District of Larimer County, Colorado.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a regular election will be held on Tuesday, May 8, 2018, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At that time, three (3) directors will be elected to serve a fouryear term.

Self-Nomination and Acceptance forms are available from Chris Bieker, the Designated Election Official for the District, at 2196 Mall Road, Estes Park, Colorado.

Self-Nomination and Acceptance forms must be filed with the Designated Election Official for the District at the above address not less than 67 days prior to the election (Friday, March 2, 2018).

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that applications for absentee ballots may be filed with the Designated Election Official of the District at the above address between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., until the close of business on the

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MASONRY / SNOW REMOVAL Cory D. Workman, Au.D. Phone: 970-586-5255 â&#x20AC;¢ Hearing Aids / New & Repair â&#x20AC;¢ Hearing Evaluations â&#x20AC;¢ Hearing Protection â&#x20AC;¢ Ear Care / Wax Removal â&#x20AC;¢ Dizziness / Balance

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