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February 27, 2015

Coping With The Snow In Estes Park The cow elk and their yearlings, spend the long winter months in or near town limits while the mature bulls usually return to their favorite remote areas of the Estes Valley. These big bulls band together and brave out the winter foraging on dry grasses, and browsing on small tree branches. Very soon, their large antlers will fall off and new antler buds will appear. Their new antlers will grow quickly and will be covered by soft velvet. Antlers can grow up to an inch Photo by EP NEWS/ Kris Hazelton per day.

Fun Abounds!

The entire cast of South Pacific is enjoying rehearsals.

Tickets go on sale this weekend at Macdonald Book Shop for this Fine Arts Guild of the Rockies production.

South Pacific is one of those memorable productions that you won’t want to miss. See our Facebook page for more fun photos!

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One of my favorite sayings is that “Democracy is not a spectator sport.”

Democracy only works if people are willing to put forth the effort and actively participate. Just like sports, however, effectiveness doesn’t just depend on if you participate or not, but how you participate. Can you imagine if we had the ability to throw a flag for “unsportsmanlike conduct” in a public meeting or anonymous social media posts? Why do we not tolerate incivility and unsportsmanlike conduct on the sports field but it seems to be expanding in our public interactions?

I’ve been asked how you can be most effective influencing change on public policy matters, and I can tell you that expressing your ideas and opinions in a civil manner is much more effective than ranting, raving and bullying.

According to Tomas Spath and Cassandra Dahnke, founders of the Institute for Civility in Government, “Civility is claiming and caring for one’s identity, needs and beliefs without degrading someone else’s in the process.”

Being civil in public discourse is a more effective way to communicate -- and the best way to make sure your opinion is heard and considered. The inability to manage a broad range of public issues can, in large part, be attributed to the destructive ways in which the issues are being addressed. Public civility is more than just having good manners, although that is part of the formula. Civility is respecting others’ opinions while we express our own values, opinions and ideas.

Putting down someone else’s opinions does not lend credibility to your own. In fact, it’s just the opposite -- it can destroy the credibility of your argument.

We’ve had some fairly contentious issues to discuss as a community lately, and I am happy to say this community has discussed these issues with civility and respect.

That doesn’t mean that, as a community, we can’t be more effective in our public discussions.

So how can you be effective in expressing your opinions to make sure you are heard? I have a few tips based on years (literally) of sitting through public hearings, forums, meetings, charrettes and

brawls.

1. Attack the problem, not the person.

Realize that thoughtful, informed people can have very different ideas and opinions about public issues. People with differing opinions usually have the common ground of caring deeply for their community, their businesses and their families. This should be respected, not attacked. Making personal attacks can degrade the discussion to an “us versus them” scenario where we can lose sight of the objective.

2. Don’t swear. Using foul language in a public forum doesn’t help prove your point, unless your point is that you have a limited vocabulary. Personally, I’m not offended by words, but others are, so why risk offending someone over the use of foul language when you can choose a perfectly good alternative. We place a high value on free speech in this country, and we have the right to use whatever language we wish. Some of you have seen the individual with the sign “@#$% Cops” (insert obscenity here) standing on the street corners. We defend his right to be there, but I don’t think he’s converting many folks to his way of thinking.

You may have the right to free speech, but everyone else has the right not to listen to you. You can’t make your point if no one is listening.

3. Don’t use oversimplifications or generalities by making sweeping statements such as, “Everyone agrees on this issue.”

Actually probably not. I’ve not seen one public issue that is an issue where EVERYONE agrees. Let’s face it, if everyone did agree, it wouldn’t be an issue.

4. Name calling is never effective. This is an attack on the person, and takes attention away from the issue and your

sulting, it’s just not true.

No group of people, sorted by ethnicity, race, religion, age, gender or any other way you slice it, are all good or all evil. We all have our personal filters based on our background and experiences. We have to make sure these filters don’t interfere with our judgment in a negative way.

6. Show respect for the decision makers, staff and the process. I have the greatest admiration for anyone who runs for public office. I would never do it. I have never worked with an elected official who didn’t have the community’s best interest, as they understand it, in mind. I haven’t always personally agreed with their viewpoints, but their motivations and hearts are usually in the right place. Your Town staff is very dedicated to the future of the Town and to the quality of life of everyone here and work very hard for you each and every day. They deserve to be treated in a respectful and civil manner.

7. Show respect for those with opinions different from yours. When we treat others with kindness and consideration, we show them that we value them as people. This in turn encourages others to act the same and to value our opinions and viewpoints.

8. Listen and try to see the issue from the other person’s point of view. If you want people to listen to you and to understand your perspective, you need to do the same for those who differ from you.

9. Bullying and intimidation is never effective in the long run. It may work in the moment, but it creates animosity and it destroys credibility and respect.

Jeering and heckling in a meeting and

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opinion.

5. Avoid stereotypes. This again belittles differences and weakens your argument.

For example recently we had a meeting on an attainable housing project and one of the speakers talked about “those people” who live in that type of housing implying that they attract crime, noise and general debauchery. Not only is that in-

physical intimidation has no place in the democratic process.

The bottom line is, if you want to be heard, listened to, and be effective in getting your point across, you will be much more successful if you listen, show respect, and act in a civil manner.

Civility matters. Civility works.

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Zombie Ducks Arrive In Estes Park This Weekend

The "Big Duck" informed The Stanley Hotel last week that the Noon Rotary has unanimously agreed to allow the hotel's Zombie Ducks to participate in the 2015 Estes Park Duck Race since the 3rd annual Stanley Film Festival, presented by NBC Universal’s Chiller - an event which was reviewed last year by a Hollywood publication as being the Sundance of Horror Films - will coincide with the race. The festival runs April 30 - May 3; the Duck Race, which raises money for local nonprofits, will be held on May 2.

"We are humbled and honored to have been afforded this opportunity to show Estes Park that zombie ducks are just like all the other ducks," said John Cullen, owner of The Stanley Hotel. When you get past the fact that these ducks look like zombies, they are just like the other ducks - as far as weight and buoyancy.

But they are different in one way - if you adopt a zombie duck from The Stanley Hotel, Cullen will match your $20 donation to the charity of your choice. The goal is to sell adoptions for 250 Zombie Ducks.

"We apologize to the community for the unfortunate timing of holding the Stanley Film Festival on the same weekend as the duck race," Cullen said. "To make up for it, we would like to give back to the com-

munity in this way." The cost of including the zombie ducks in the annual "race" is borne entirely by the Stanley; 100% of the $20 adoption fee and an additional $20 in matching funds will be forwarded to the charity selected by the purchaser.

Each year for the past 26, the Estes Park Duck Race committee has organized a rubber-duck float down Fall River to raise money for local charities. Adoption costs $20 per duck and each duck represents a chance to win hundreds of prizes donated by local businesses and organizations.

Adopters can choose which charity to which they would like to have the funds donated; in many cases, organizations sponsoring the ducks solicit adoptions on behalf of their specific charity.

For The Stanley's Zombie Ducks, each adopter may choose from a list of more than 60 local charities and none of the funds will be retained by The Stanley.

To adopt a zombie duck, visit The Stanley Hotel any time as of Friday, February 27; some of the ducks are on display in the hotel's lobby or downstairs in the tour department. Adoption forms, along with the $20 fee can be dropped off at the hotel's front desk or tour desk. Visit www.stanleyhotel.com for more information.

Mayor To Hold Monthly Coffee-Chat March 4 Estes Park Mayor Bill Pinkham invites community members to join him for the upcoming Coffee-Chat with the Mayor on Wednesday, March 4 at 8 a.m. at the Estes Park Senior Center, 220 Fourth Street. Residents are encouraged to engage in an open and informal discussion of local projects and issues with Town

officials. Coffee and pastries are provided.

Meetings are the first Wednesday of each month at 8 a.m. at the Senior Center.

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Emergency Management At Larimer County By: Board of Larimer County Commissioners and Larimer County Sheriff Justin Smith

dent and community needs are met.

• February 3, 2015 - The Board of Emergency Management at Larimer County Commissioners and the Sheriff County has been reorganized using les- sign a new Comprehensive Emergency sons learned from recent disasters.

Management Plan. The plan includes Structural changes in the countywide considerations for all four phases of emergency management organization emergency management: preparedness, build on the strength of disaster remitigation, response and recovery. Addisponse expertise within the Sheriff ’s Of- tionally, multiple private, non-profit, fice by estabfaithlishing a full based, array of and pubemergency lic partsupport ners have services to signed off better serve on seccitizens. tions of the plan The Board re-enforcof Larimer County Commissioners and the Larimer ing their commitment to continue workCounty Sheriff ’s Office have worked to- ing with Larimer County to support emergency and disaster needs. gether to determine the best ways to strengthen our system overall, and reor• February 17, 2015 - The Board comganize the Office of Emergency Manpleted the final steps of the reorganizaagement at Larimer County. tion with the approval of staffing and funding for the Office of Emergency • November, 2014 – A new policy is Management. This office includes adopted creating the Office of EmerHodges, Director of Emergency Managegency Management under the Board of ment, and will include a new Emergency County Commissioners and the appointment of Lori Hodges as the Direc- Management Coordinator. The Sheriff ’s tor of the Office of Emergency Management, tasked with developing and maintaining a comprehensive emergency management program.

• November, 2014 – The Board of County Commissioners and the Sheriff ’s Office sign an updated Memorandum of Understanding for emergency management activities. The two offices will continue to work closely to ensure all inci-

Estes Park Police Department Is Looking For A Few Good Men & Women The Estes Park Police Department has volunteer openings for the Police Auxiliary Unit, which offers many opportunities to engage with staff and community members. Interested individuals should complete a Town of Estes Park employment application, available at www.estes.org/jobs, or at the Police Department window at Town Hall, 170 MacGregor Ave. Applications are due by 5 p.m. on Friday, March 27.

Applicants must be at least 21 years of age, enjoy working with people, able to stand or walk for up to four hours, consent to a criminal and driving backgroundcheck, have no felony convictions and no misdemeanor convictions in the last five years.

The Auxiliary is a uniformed but unarmed volunteer unit that assists the Estes Park Police Officers in many ways including traffic control during parades and races, foot patrol downtown, fingerprinting for citizens for employment or business licenses, property vacation checks and community patrol. During the summer of 2014,

the Auxiliary educated residents and visitors on bear behavior and their search for food, augmenting the efforts of the Bear Education Task Force.

The Auxiliary Academy will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, April 17 and from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 18.

All applicants must be able to participate in these trainings. Each Auxiliary member contributes at least 96 hours a year to the community. General membership and training meetings are held once a month on the third Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. All members are expected to attend and generally, training is provided by an Estes Park Police Department sworn officer.

For more information please contact Commander Corey Pass at 970-577-3828 or cpass@estes.org. To receive Town news and/or meeting agendas in your email inbox, please visit www.estes.org. More Town news is available at www.facebook.com/townofestesparkco and www.twitter.com/townofestespark.

office continues to have a position dedicated to emergency management as well.

Sheriff Justin Smith says the Plan is a good move forward, "The fires and floods that the Sheriff 's Office responded to in recent years provided some great learning opportunities for us to evaluate the overall coordination of responses to disasters. They also gave us some insight into the complexity of long term recovery from such disasters. The Sheriff 's Office remains committed to our partnership with other governmental and non-governmental agencies responding to such devastating incidents."

Long-time Sheriff ’s Emergency Management Manager Erik Nilsson retires in March. Erik started his service for the Sheriff and County with his first wildland fire in 1970. In 1983 he started to work full time for the Sheriff 's Office and was hired as the Emergency Manager in April 1993. Over those 31 years Erik has served the Sheriff and County in a multitude of capacities and his knowledge and expertise will be greatly missed.

The County’s new Emergency Preparedness Guide, providing information about how best to protect yourself, your family and community, is available in print as well as online at the Office of Emergency Management web page: www.larimer.org/emergency. A Spanish version of the guide will be available online soon. For more information or to obtain copies for your organization contact Lori Hodges, 970-498-7147, lrhodges@larimer.org.

Hank Is Happy!

Good news! Hank FINALLY found his forever home and everyone is happily in love! Adoptable pets are frequently found at the Estes Park Pet Lodge at the Animal Medical Center on Manford Avenue or call 586-9282 for more information.

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

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Sheriff Justin Smith To Speak In Estes Park About Threats To The American Homeland strings, he will willingly hold public On Saturday, February 28, Larimer County Sheriff Justin Smith will speak in safety grants hostage just to get his way?"

“It’s a not-so-veiled threat that if [lawEstes Park about threats to the American homeland. The meeting will take place at makers] don’t do what the president wants, law Cheesy Lee’s (in enforcethe Historic ment agenElkhorn Lodge), cies are go600 West Elkhorn ing to get Avenue in Estes the short Park at 1:30 p.m. end of the on Saturday, Febstick,” said ruary 28, 2015.

Sheriff Sheriff Smith has Justin Smith always been a in The Daily staunch supporter Signal (Feb. Larimer County Sheriff Justin Smith of protecting the Photo by EP NEWS/ Gary Hazelton 6, 2015). citizens of “If you want to talk about immigration Larimer County, and he’s not afraid to speak out to defend them. On February 5, reform, certainly there is a time to do it,” Smith said. “But threatening vetoes with 2015, he came out on Facebook and The the threat of federal programs going Denver Channel (ABC 7) with a stateaway is not the responsible way to do it.” ment about a letter sheriffs and police chiefs around the country received from If you are interested in how Larimer the Secretary of Homeland Security. He County is threatened by an open border, calls the letter “a veiled threat” warning show up to listen to Justin Smith on Feb. him to support President Obama’s new 28th. Justin served on the Estes Park Poimmigration policy or face the loss of lice force in his early career, and is now funding. outspoken on the national stage.

On Facebook, Sheriff Smith posted: "Let The event is hosted by the Estes Park me get this straight - the president beTea Party Patriots, Saturday, Feb. 28, 1:30 lieves he has the authority to nullify fedp.m. at Cheesy Lees. Show up early and eral laws that don't serve his personal order a pizza, belly up to the salad bar, or agenda, but if Congress dares to exercise get their signature bread sticks to help its responsibility of controlling the purse support Cheesy Lees.

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

On Feb. 8 at 3:52 a.m. police received a report from 555 Prospect Dr. of a disturbance. Upon arrival, police charged a 22 year old female from Estes Park with harassment and assault against a 32 year old male victim. She was transported to Estes Park Police Dept. and later released on a summons.

On Feb. 8 at 12:22 p.m. police were called to 441 Columbine Dr. on a report of a physical disturbance. Upon arrival, police arrested a 22 year old female from Estes Park and charged her with domestic

violence and obstruction of a telephone.

She was transported to Larimer County Detention Center.

On Feb. 17 at 7:47 p.m. police were called to 836 Vista Lane on a report of a disturbance. Upon arrival, police charged a 42 year old male with domestic violence, harassment and obstruction of a telephone. The victim was a 44 year old female. He was transported to Larimer County Detention Center.

On February 18 at 10:24 a.m. police were called to 710 Moraine Ave. on a report of some mischief. Upon arrival, police charged a 24 year old Estes Park male with second degree criminal tampering and he was later released on a summons.

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

February 15 At 3:16 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to assist the Estes Park Ambulance.

February 16 At 3:22 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to the intersection of Pine River Lane and Riverside Drive for a motor vehicle accident.

At 4:07 p.m. an EVFPD officer responded to 200 W. Riverside Drive on an odor investigation.

February 17

At 6:24 p.m. an EVFPD officer responded to the area of Pole Hill for a smoke investigation.

February 18 At 6:24 a.m. the EVFPD was paged to assist the Estes Park Ambulance.

At 9:09 a.m. the EVFPD was paged to assist the Estes Park Ambulance.

At 4:22 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to 131 Virginia Drive for a fire alarm.

February 20 At 4:35 a.m. an EVFPD officer responded to 2365 Big Thompson Avenue for a carbon monoxide check at the request of the Estes Park Ambulance.

At 9:50 a.m. the EVFPD was paged to assist the Estes Park Ambulance.

At 1:28 p.m. an EVFPD officer investigated a motor vehicle accident he witnessed. No injuries and no hazards found.

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Mayor Bill Pinkham Purchases The Number 1 Duck Adoption Form From The Big Duck Ken TeSelle On Tuesday, February 24, 2105, Estes Park’s honorable Mayor Bill Pinkham, purchased the number 0000001 duck adoption form. This not only gave the mayor a chance to win a valuable prize, including a dream vacation to the Caribbean or Hawaii, but 95% of his money spent goes directly to help a local non-profit organization in Estes Park.

The 27th annual Estes Park Duck Race is May 2. Go to epduckrace.org to learn more!

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Temporary Outdoor Ice Rink Removal To Begin March 2, Parking Lot To Close Longs Peak Rotary Club Membership Drive Open House The Longs Peak Rotary club is having a introduced by this evening club like the Open House get-together designed to in- Pink Flamingo Project, the Mr. Estes troduce non-RoPark Pageant, the tary members in Christmas Ball the community and many more. the chance to see The Longs Peak what Rotary is all Rotary club is all about. You are inabout supporting vited to attend our local commuWednesday, March nity by sponsoring 4th, 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. youth programs, at Cables Pub & providing scholarGrill, on Highway ships, helping de7. There will be velop leadership hot appetizers and and individual inan interesting tegrity through short program exservice. This club plaining Rotary Remember Longs Peak Rotary’s is known as a fun, International and Flamingo Project? family oriented also the local Roclub that is very tary programs that affordable. help Estes Park The Longs Peak residents.

Rotary Club meets The Longs Peak weekly on Rotary Club was Wednesdays, at founded in 2010 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. for those who in the meeting wanted to be a room at Cables member of a Pub & Grill at 451 strong service club, So. St. Vrain, but could only parHighway 7 across ticipate during from the lumber evening hours. yard.

This local club parIf you are interticipates in several The Longs Peak Rotary “Mr. Estes Park ested in joining a international projMen’s Pageant” is returning! fun and lively ects such as End bunch, banded toPolio Now, Shelter Boxes and Clean Wa- gether to make a big difference in the ter for those in real need. The Longs Peak world and in our local community, then Club also supports local Estes Park proj- please attend this Open House designed ects such as the Salvation Army Bell to introduce you to the great tradition of Ringing, After Prom and High School In- Rotary. teract. Many other fun events have been

The Town of Estes Park will begin to remove the temporary ice rink located in a portion of the East Riverside parking lot at Elkhorn Avenue and East Riverside Drive on Monday, March 2, weather permitting.

The entire parking lot is expected to be closed for this removal Monday through Friday. The north side of the lot will be open each weekend, and once removal is complete, the entire lot will reopen for parking.

For more information on the removal, please contact the Town of Estes Park Public Works Department at 970-577-3587.

Special Newcomers 50th Anniversary Wine And Cheese Celebration The Estes Park Newcomers Club invites all former and current Estes Park Newcomers to a very special 50th Anniversary Wine and Cheese celebration on Saturday, March 14th at the Willome Conference Center of the YMCA of the Rockies. The event will start at 5 p.m. and conclude at 8 p.m. There will be a short program at 6 p.m. including special recognition of all past-presidents in attendance. Everyone attending is asked to bring an appetizer or dessert and your own drink. There will be a Memory Wall where you can post your favorite Newcomers memory and/or a photo of a Newcomers activity. A special slideshow, highlighting photos from the past 50 years of Newcomers will run throughout the evening. A thoroughly researched Newcomers history booklet will be available for purchase. Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to reconnect and reminisce with fellow Newcomers. For more information and directions to the Willome Conference Center, please check the Newcomers website at http://estesparknewcomers.org/ or contact Karen Daugherty at 970-586-9799. You are invited to come out and celebrate 50 years of making friends in Estes Park.

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Estes Park 8th Graders Peer Through Windows To Their Futures On Career Day On February twelfth, the Estes Park Middle School eighth graders headed up to the YMCA of the Rockies for the opportunity to meet with numerous adult professionals, hear two enlightening speakers and participate in workshops for a hands-on experience in a career of their choice. This program, arranged by several community volunteers in partnership with Eagle Rock

gestion for how to improve the day was to be able to spend more time interacting with the career women.

The 8th grade boys’ learning track mirrored the girls’ program. The boys’ program provided broad and focused exposure to over thirty diverse career fields ranging from firefighting and law enforcement to auto mechanics and aerospace. Both students and the professional attendees were highly engaged in learning sessions that further developed student’s knowledge and hands-on skill sets. It was a synergy of professional excellence that the 8th grade boys experienced.

The closing speaker for the joint session of boys and girls was Dr. Tom Hornbein, a member of the historic Photo by Pat Reed first American expedition to summit Mt. School and Estes Park Middle School, has Everest in 1963. For most people, summitbecome a rite of passage for these 13 and 14 ing Mt. Everest would be the crowning year olds as they finish their middle school achievement of a lifetime. Dr. Hornbein career and prepare to enter high school. carefully and humbly explained to the entire This day, entitled “Windows to Your Fugroup that Everest was just the beginning, ture,” aimed to give students the opportunot the end, of setting goals throughout his nity to interact with professionals in various industries as well as get a hands-on experience in a profession in which they may have shown interest in a career-interest survey earlier in the year. As one 8th grader remarked that her favorite thing about the day was, “[learning] that there are so many jobs out there, not just one”.

Photo by Sherry Davis The day began with Dr. Wendy Koenig sharing with the class about her experience life. Helping others became a guiding light as an Olympian on the U.S. Track Team, that took him into medicine. He challenged how she learned to set goals on the track, every student to find their passion, follow and how those goals translate to achieving their dreams, and work hard to achieve what is most important to them. He challenged them to never give up in the face of adversity. Dr. Hornbein spoke of the personal difference between a vocation and an avocation. When he asked the students, “Are there any dreamers in the room?” dozens of hands shot up. “Good, “he said, “As a dreamer, don’t be afraid to dream. Go Photo by Pat Reed after it. Savor the uncertainty.” During the goals in all areas of life. Energized by Dr. Q&A part of his speech, he shared his Koenig’s talk, the boys and girls went their memory of frozen lemonade and sardines separate ways to commence with their day to celebrate reaching the summit. of experiential learning.

At the end of the day, the students boarded One of the key elements to the day is sepa- the busses with tangible reminders of their rating the students by gender. One of the day; toolboxes for the young men, donated girls’ day organizers, Lexie Clark explains,

by Lowes, and Tiffany & Co. bags for the “as young women, we are surrounded by young ladies, both filled with small repreprofessional men, be it our fathers, our doc- sentations of the activities they participated tors, our principals…however we somein throughout the day. It is with great gratitimes struggle to see a diversity of women in professional capacities” Clark continues, “Our goal in designing this day for the young ladies is to give them examples of women who have worked hard to establish themselves professionally, and more than asking them to pick a caPhoto by Sherry Davis reer, we want them to see all the opportuni- tude for the men ties that they have and prompt their first and women who shared their careers with steps towards finding their voice, which will these 8th graders, that the “Windows to Your allow them to accomplish anything they Future” steering committee looks forward choose to do.” After a self-defense class led to seeing what these students will accomby Eric Adams, the girls’ section of “Winplish in their futures, knowing that they dows to Your Future” featured an all star, have an excellent community to support all-female lineup of EMTs, a pilot, fashion them in achieving their goals. designer, doctor, actress, and many more The committee would like to publicly wonderful career ladies. Over 25 profesthank our funders for the day: the EP Quota sional women gave of their time and shared Club, EP Noon Rotary, EP Sunrise Rotary, their talents with a very enthusiastic group the EP Community Thrift Store and the of 8th grade girls, whose most common sug- YMCA of the Rockies.

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epnews.com Hear the word hack and what do you think? When someone coughs frequently, he hacks. When a person chops roughly to cut an object, she hacks at it. And when the going gets tough and we don’t cope, we can’t hack it. For a while in the ‘80s, it was popular to kick around a leather or crocheted beanbag a little larger than a ping pong ball called a hacky sack. If everyone in the circle was able to kick the sack once before it fell to the ground, the achievement was called a hack.

These days, hack has taken on a new meaning and it’s one I’m having trouble embracing because everything about the word suggests negativity. Say “hack” and what comes to mind? A cheap horror flick featuring some guy with a cold named Freddy or Norman trying to steal your bank account number from your computer while trying to stab someone with a chain saw. It just doesn’t work for me.

But today, Granny’s household hints—the everyday things she did to save a minute, a penny, or some elbow grease—are called hacks. Life hacks. I love the concept of reviving the tried and true tricks of the trade—old wives tales that may actually be legitimate. But couldn’t we call them something more alluring? Maybe soupcons?

(With the little squiggly under the c. It’s French and sounds like “soup’s on.” That has a nice encouraging ring to it. In Granny speak, it would hold water.)

Holding water? Hmmm…let’s see what we can find.

Here are two. 1) When in a pinch: heat your hot dog by boiling it in your coffee pot, and 2) clean and tidy: place a wooden spoon across the center of a pot of pasta water to keep it from boiling over.

These useful work-arounds used to show up regularly in newspapers. Probably the best known was “Hints from Heloise,” and

she’s still out there today.

But for the younger generations who think Heloise is a type of flavored mayonnaise, she has been replaced

by TV shows such as “Hack My Life” and “Hacking the System” and Websites like Pinterest, BuzzFeed and Lifehack.

Some of these creative solutions to everyday tasks work and some don’t. I’ve read that pinning a dryer sheet to your clothing will keep the mosquitoes away. And I’ve also read that’s a bunch of hooey. There’s a big long list of hacks that involve the lowly dryer sheet, from getting rid of hard water stains to eliminating wet dog smells. My hunch is Bounce sponsors every dryer sheet hack site on the Web. I don’t have time to try all the hacks out there, and I’m a skeptic by nature so I only attempt those that seem wholly practical and realistic, i.e., brush clear nail polish over your shirt button to keep the thread from unraveling so the button won’t fall off. Put a glass of water in the microwave when heating bread to keep it from getting tough and chewy. Add baking soda to water when boiling eggs to make the shell come off easily.

Here’s one that falls into the “I wish I’d thought of that” category and is my favorite to date: Lay your toaster on its side. Put a piece of bread in each slot, then place a piece of cheese on each slice, making sure the cheese does not go over the edge of the bread. Push the toaster lever down, wait, and when it pops up, put the two slices together for a nice ooey, gooey grilled cheese sandwich. I wonder if Granny ever did that.

You may let The Thunker know what you think at her e-mail address, donoholdt@gmail.com. © 2015 Sarah Donohoe

The Great Decisions Group Our Great Decisions group got off to a great start this month with 25 in attendance as we tackled a discussion on Russia and their current actions. Note that we are now meeting on the first Tuesday of the month so our next meeting will be March 3rd. The topic for March is “Privacy in a Digital Age” and Sue Pinkham is our facilitator.

The idea of “privacy” has undergone significant changes in the digital age, as has the idea of privacy “harm.” Fearful of British spying, influence and intervention, the

founding fathers granted citizens significant protections in the Constitution. Now, the tables have turned. Concerns about what some see as a U.S. “dragnet” and unwarranted privacy intrusions have compelled other countries to revamp their own privacy protections. Legislation, both at home and abroad, hasn’t kept pace with technological developments, leaving some wondering if privacy as we know it is long dead.

Join us in the Wasson Room at 11:30 a.m. on March 3, 2015. See you there!

Program On Bighorn Sheep; Monarchs Of The Mountains On March 2nd, Tom Gootz will present a talk on Bighorn Sheep of Colorado with information taken from his new book: “Transformation in Rocky Mountain National Park: Effects of Climate Change and Human Intervention.” This will be the fifth talk Tom has given from his book and Monday’s event is part of the YMCA Monthly Outdoor Education Speaker Series. The talk will take place at Hempel Auditorium from 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Bighorn sheep are the symbol of the Rocky Mountains and have a long history in Rocky Mountain National Park and the mountains surrounding the Estes Valley.

However, unlike deer and elk, their numbers have been decreasing over the last few decades as a result of loss of habitat and from a persistent pneumonia that can wipe

out entire herds of bighorns. Tom will give a complete characterization of the adaptations possessed by Rocky Mountain bighorns, including the habitat characteristics necessary for successful lamb development. He will give some of the latest information from scientific studies describing the cause and nature of the lethal pneumonia that bighorns acquire from their environment that may be shared with domestic sheep. His talk will include many great photographs of bighorns that illustrate the points being made with regard to their highly evolved adaptations necessary for life in the high mountains. A special guest will also participate in the talk to illustrate these adaptations.Bighorn Rams collide. © Steve Price photo

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Meet Me At The Museum March 2- Dr. Mall Practicing Medicine In A Mountain Village The First Annual “Crazy Ed Kelsch Day” To Be Held March 21st, 2015 The first annual Crazy Ed Kelsch Day will be celebrated on March 21st at 3 p.m. in the back room of Lonigans, in downtown Estes Park! The event will honor our dear, departed friend Ed Kelsch. This event is free and everyone is welcome.

For those who didn’t know him, Ed was a friend to many, a familiar face to most, and Estes Park legend and icon, Ed Kelsch passed away at his home on November 27, 2013.

Edward Joseph Kelsch was born on March 19, 1940, in Pittsburg, PA. Ed was a seasonal worker at Rocky Mountain National Park but was not able to get on as a year round employee. He was hired by the Town of Estes Light and Power department and worked for the Town as a self-taught demolitions expert until his early retirement in the late 1980s.

It was through his Town work that he initially got the nickname, “Crazy Ed.” Perhaps the name came from some fishing stories floating around.

That nickname could be applied to many of the escapades and stories told about him. At any rate, Estes lost a most colorful character.

Ed loved Estes Park and was a very well-known figure as he made his rounds, walking (3-5 miles a day), visiting, checking his mail, talking to friends.

He had numerous collections (cars, motorcycles, hats, etc.) and was proud of owning his house. He was very distinctive in his ap-

pearance (especially the 4th of July) and was the self-appointed door checker as he walked the downtown streets at night.

He ate out every day and you could tell the day of the week by where Ed was eating. He had friends at the post office, library, RiverPlace and most businesses in town. He was a creature of routine and habit. He was kind and gentle, appreciative of others and knew he was loved!

On Monday, March 2 at 6:30 p.m. “Meet Me @ The Museum” will be facilitated by Director and Curator of Exhibits Derek Fortini about the life of Dr. Jacob O. Mall who practiced medicine in Estes Park from the 1930s through the 1970s. Current Museum staff has been revisiting oral histories

Dr. Jacob Mall

recorded by past Museum and Library staff to learn from and inform future projects.

Fortini will feature the 1981 interview with Dr. Mall when at age 79 he reminisced about the changes he had seen in Estes Park over a span of 50 years living here.

Discover, from the man himself, how he gained medical training, what attracted him to establish a practice in Estes Park, and what it was like being a residential doctor in the mountains beginning in the 1930s. A slide show of historical photographs will illustrate where his offices were located and his home which was, and still exists, on the road that now bears his name, east of Lake Estes.

Meet Me @ The Museum encourages all of us to be curious about the history of sites, events, and those who came before us

Event organizers for “Crazy Ed Kelsch Day” are Lisa Plume and Holly Moore.

They currently are seeking volunteers to help with the planning. Call Lisa at 5869300 to offer your help. They are also looking for photos of Ed, if anyone has pictures to share, please email them to Lisa at thegoldmine@gmail.com At the event, food will be provided, To The Editor: there will be music, lots of laughs and fun I would like to thank The American Leand a special “Ed Look-a-Like Contest!” gion Hall and all of the business owners Save the date! who were so generous in their contributions

in Estes Park. Museum staff will aim to include the community in their local history findings and current projects once a month. Discussions will be on-site at the Museum or participants may assemble at the Museum and then embark by foot, bike or caravan to other location(s) in the Estes valley. Get involved with the Museum staff ’s topic of choice by participating in Meet Me @ the Museum events on the first Monday of every month.

Located at 200 Fourth Street, the Estes Park Museum galleries are open Friday and Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. and Sundays from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m.

The mission of the Estes Park Museum is to collect, interpret and preserve local history, as well as to present exhibits, programs and events for the education and benefit of resi-

Dr. Mall (left) in front of office

dents and visitors of all ages. For more information call the Estes Park Museum at 970-586-6256 or visit the Museum’s website at www.estes.org/museum. Museum admission is free.

Thank You From The Woman’s Club

All photos by EP NEWS/ Kris & Gary Hazelton

for our fund raising Bingo the night of February 20th at the American Legion Hall. It never ceases to amaze me at the generosity of our merchants and community at large.

In spite of the threatening snow storm, people came out to fill the Hall with Bingo players. The American Legion made the night possible by their members help and the use of their Hall.

The raffles and silent auction were an added bonus and enjoyed by all. The following merchants were the kind benefactors of the gifts for the auction and raffle: Glacier Lily Skin Care, The Dunraven, The

Village Store, The Other Side, Sombrero Stables, Big “O” Tires, Café De Pho Restaurant, The Egg & I, Estes Valley Library, Healing Waters, Rambo’s Liquor, Cables, Mountain Home, Big Horn Restaurant, Ace Hardware, Fall River Antiques. Some of our members also contributed prizes to make the night a success.

Again thank all of you from the bottom of my heart and in the name of The Estes Park Woman’s Club. The money will help us continue our commitment of financial help and service to the Estes Park community of which I am a proud member both of the town and the club.

Esther A. Cenac President Estes Park Woman’s Club

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Duck Race Sales Begin By: Rita DuChateau

The 2015 Duck Race sales are officially underway, so it’s time to get your adoption form, select your beneficiary and dream about winning a major travel prize.

On Tuesday, Feb. 24, representatives of the 61 beneficiaries for the 2015 race met with race committee volunteers and picked up adoption forms, posters and sales information. They are now selling adoption forms to friends, colleagues and family members. “We had a great turnout at tonight’s meeting and we are excited to begin the sales campaign,� said Ken TeSelle, 2015 Big Duck. “With 66 days to the race, we want everyone to know it’s time to adopt those ducks!�

There are many ways to purchase adoption forms, both in person and online. They include: • epduckrace.org for online sales • Estes Park Visitors Center • Macdonald Book Shop • The Wheel Bar • The Stanley Hotel

• From any member of the Duck Race Committee • From any of the beneficiary organizations.

The 2015 Estes Park Duck Race will begin at Nicky’s Resort on Highway 34 around 11:30 a.m. Saturday, May 2.

Thousands of small yellow rubber ducks will drop into Fall River and float about two miles to Riverside Plaza downtown. There, volunteers will fish them out of the river to the Lucky greets guests at the Feb. 24 meeting. Duck Race Committee members, cheers of the crowd at from left: Wayne Andersen, Larry Williams, Ken TeSelle and Sandy Lasson. the finish line. Each duck is assigned a number, and hundreds of donated major and merchant prizes will be awarded.

This year’s major prizes will transport winners to exciting Representatives of 2015 Duck Race beneficiary destinations, including Hawaii, the groups met Feb. 24 to pick up adoption forms, Caribbean, Mexico, Orlando, San setting the sales campaign into motion.

Francisco or New Orleans. The first, second and third prizes have a form for $20, the organization checked combined value of $11,000. “Our generous sponsors make the ma- off on the adoption form receives $19.

The other $1 is retained by the Rotary jor prizes possible, so that the money Lucky and Ken TeSelle, Big Duck Club of Estes Park to offset operational from adoption sales go directly to our for 2015, hope you will buy your costs of the next year’s Duck Race. Online beneficiaries,� TeSelle said. adoption forms soon. adoptions charged to a credit card cost For every duck adopted with a paper Photos

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Local History Preservation: Museum And Library Working Together Submitted by the Estes Park Museum The Estes Park Museum and the Estes Valley Library are located roughly threequarters of one mile apart. But in practice, these two organizations have enjoyed a unity of collaboration over many decades, working to harness their unique resources and expertise in the preservation of local history. Over the past year, staff from the Museum and the Library have held discussions and meetings to determine the best options for the longterm preservation of local history resource materials while offering the best service for the public in accessing these materials.

Local history archival materials are currently separated: some are housed at the Museum, some at the Library. Assembling of the Library’s Local History Collection dates back to the 1970s, when volunteers began organizing and cataloging local newspapers, oral history transcripts, photographs, along with other ephemera and documents. The Library collection reached maximum capacity in 2014. Print copies of last year’s newspapers were added to the collection, for instance, but there is no room for 2015 issues. Essentially, no additional local history items can fit in the Library’s space without compromising the proper archival storage of these community treasures.

Both organizations agreed that the least desirable solution would be to continue along without a plan. As it happens, this dilemma offers an opportunity for both

entities to strengthen their partnership in a way that draws upon their unique skills, expertise and missions.

Over the last two years, the Museum’s Curator of Collections has been busy assessing and refining the Museum’s existing collection. This has made it feasible for the first time for the Museum and Library to consider integrating their collections.

Museum staff are forming a plan whereby the Library’s Local History Collection would gradually be incorporated into the Museum’s Collection over a period of several months. Not only would this unite the two collections, bringing a convenient one-stop location for researchers, it would better ensure the longterm sustainability of these irreplaceable artifacts. Within this plan, Museum staff will utilize their expertise in preservation—examining each item with an eye toward proper storage conditions, proper handling techniques, and full attention to conservation and restoration needs.

In the weeks ahead, both the Museum and Library will continue exploring the details of this new plan, building on our long-term partnership and commitment to the stewardships of resources. Both organizations will offer updates as progress develops, and questions from the public are welcome along the way. To contact the Museum, call (970) 586-6256 or visit www.estes.org/museum. To contact the Library, call (970) 586-8116 or visit www.estesvalleylibrary.org.

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Sometimes I haven’t the faintest idea for my column, no recipe in mind, when out of the blue one of my readers comes to the rescue. Below I have included a few emails back and forth from one such reader.

I have just included her initials as she was kind enough to share her full name and email. I have a bridge game tonight that I plan to have her delicious dessert.

Hope y’all enjoy our little email chats as much as I did.

“Hi Esther, I enjoyed your column last week. I have a hint about tomatoes. I used to refrigerate mine but learned that they taste better if you leave them out on the counter. Also, you probably know this trick but when my bananas start to go soft, I just put them in the freezer and when I get enough to make banana bread, I put them in a bowl to defrost and voila- ready for banana bread.

My husband and I are members of Newcomers "Dining In” group and l made a cherry pretzel torte for the dessert. It was a great hit and the others asked for the recipe. I'd be happy to share if you'd like it. Thank you for your fun column. JJ” Thank you for all the hints. I, too, freeze bananas. I would love your recipe and thank you for reading and enjoying my column. Esther Cenac Here is the recipe. It could also be made with blueberry pie filling or raspberry. Ours was for a pre-Valentine's event thus the cherries.

Cherry Pretzel Torte Crust: 1 c. butter melted 3/4 c. sugar 2 1/2 c. crushed pretzels Filling: 8 oz. cream cheese, softened 1/2 c. powdered sugar 1/2 pint whipping cream, whipped 1 large-can cherry pie filling Mix pretzels, melted butter and sugar in bowl. Press into 9 x 13 pan and chill until firm (save 3/4 c. crust mixture for topping).

Blend cream cheese and powdered sugar. Fold in whipped cream. Spread half over crust. Spread cherry pie filling to edges. Spread rest of cream cheese mixture over cherries. Top with remaining pretzel mixture. Chill five hours or more. ( I only used 3/4 c. butter and a tad smaller pan. I substituted Cool Whipabout 2/3 of a large tub- for the whipped cream. People really loved it! Either way, it's a fun recipe) Thank you again JJ. Newcomers is a wonderful organization that I belonged to years ago. Maybe we will meet someday in person but in the meantime, I really enjoyed hearing from you. My email is: esther.cenac@gmail.com Bon Appétit. esther.cenac@gmail.com

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Brown Bag Lecture Features “Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease” By: Kerrie Hill, EPMC

you have COPD, your lung function is Join us for our next brown bag lecture reduced. to be held on Wednesday, March 4, 2015 COPD reduces the air flowing in and from 12 noon to 1 p.m. in Timberline out of the airways because of one or Conference Room at Estes Park Medical more of the following: Center.

• Airways and air sacs lose This month’s presentation their elastic quality (the abilwill be “Chronic Obstrucity to return to normal size tive Pulmonary Disease” after stretching). presented by Diana Bryer, • The walls between many MD. Dr. Breyer received of the air sacs are destroyed. her Bachelor of Science in • The walls of the airways Biochemistry at the Univerbecome thick and inflamed. sity of California, Davis, • The airways make more California. She went on to mucus than usual, which can receive her Doctor of Mediclog them. cine from the University of Almost 15 million AmeriIowa, Iowa City, Iowa. Her cans have been diagnosed residency in Internal Mediwith COPD. Another esticine was completed at the Diana Breyer, MD mated 12 million may have University of Iowa as well as COPD that hasn’t yet been her Fellowship in Puldiagnosed.

Cigarette smoke is the leading monary and Critical Care Medicine. Dr. cause of COPD. Long-term exposure to Breyer is Board Certified by the Ameriother lung irritants—such as air pollucan Board of Internal Medicine. She also tion or chemical fumes—may also conholds board certifications in Pulmonary tribute to COPD. COPD is the third Disease as well as Critical Care Medicine. leading cause of death in America.

Dr. Bryer is affiliated with Colorado Dr. Bryer will discuss symptoms, diagHealth Medical Group Pulmonology in nosis, and treatment of COPD, as well as Fort Collins, Colorado and has been seeCOPD management tools, therapy, and ing patients in the Specialty Clinic since lifestyle changes. Join us for this informa2000. tive lecture.

For more information, call Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease 577-4390.

(COPD) refers to a group of lung diseases that block airflow and make breathing difficult.

Emphysema and chronic bronchitis are the two most common conditions that make up COPD. Chronic bronchitis is an inflammation of the lining of the bronchial tubes, which carry air to and from your lungs. Emphysema occurs when the air sacs (alveoli) at the end of the smallest air passages (bronchioles) in the lungs are gradually destroyed.

Damage to your lungs from COPD can't be reversed, but treatment can help control symptoms and minimize further damage.

When breathing, air travels down your windpipe into airways. The airways branch into smaller, thinner tubes that end in bunches of tiny air sacs. When

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EPMC Taps New Chief Financial Officer By: Kerrie Hill, EPMC

ing physician leadership and compensation models to align incentives and Estes Park Medical Center is pleased improve care coordination, as well as to announce the selection of Ryan mining data systems to provide meanWhite as Chief Financial Officer. He ingful information for accountable care. will assume his role on White has also provided April 20, 2015. consulting to clients on White received his Bachepayer contracting and relor of Arts in Economics imbursement for from the University of VirMedicare, Medicaid, and ginia. He began his career commercial payers. as a financial analyst for a White is a member of the large health system on the Healthcare Financial ManEast Coast. Since then he agement Association and has worked with providers the American College of around the country rangHealthcare Executives. ing in size from rural health systems to large, na“Ryan brings a proven tional health systems. In track record of strong fihis current position as a nancial management skills, Ryan White Senior Manager at Eide “said Brian Herwig , Chief Chief Financial Officer Executive Officer at Estes Bailly, he is frequently involved in strategic planPark Medical Center. “ His ning and financial analysis experience in hospital fifor clients on issues related to the Afnance and operational management fordable Care Act. White has also make him an excellent fit to oversee fiserved in an advisory role on projects nancial operations at Estes Park Medincluding innovative care delivery mod- ical Center and to help us strengthen els, changing payment models, and orthe financial and operational objectives ganizational structuring toward alignof our organization.” “Lastly, we are ing for population care management. grateful to Sandy Begley who stepped Additional projects include: community down from her role as a board member paramedic programs, patient centered for the Park Hospital District to fill the medical homes, bundled payments, ac- role of Interim Chief Financial Officer. countable care organizations, developShe has been a valuable asset.’

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By: Robert Burkhardt Early morning clouds cloak Lumpy Ridge, spilling smoothly into crevasses, inflecting morning moods. Alternating light/dark shadows slide slowly past Twin Owls beneath the whitegrayblue patchwork sky. Ripples shimmer on Lake Estes in cold, clean, late February air. Barely visible in the dun stubble of Wapiti Meadows a tawny coyote crouches back-to-rising-sun, poised, alert, prepared to pounce. Diminished winter resists in vain the lengthening days, swelling sun and incipient Spring thaw.

When did you last handwrite a letter to a loved one? Did you give yourself ample time, or was it a hasty scribble? Were you at the kitchen table or a desk with a view? Was your paper embossed vellum or low-grade scrap? Your quill: a cheap Bic or an elegantly understated pen worthy of the words you wanted to write? Can you recall the sound as your instrument scratched across paper? Did you have a cup of caffeine by your side? Were you able to slow your pace, ponder your message and shape the sentiments appearing on the page?

Kevin Reed: “We are trying to preserve writing by hand and doing things slowly in this digital age. We want to be a haven for people who want to slow down a little with some nice stationery or a nature notebook, a fountain pen and slow-drip java. Our niche is, now more than ever, to slow it down.

Write by hand, a drip a second for the coffee.

Our name says it all: Inkwell & Brew.”

Kevin hails from Nashville, TN. He majored in Russian language and literature at the University of North Carolina, developing a taste for Gogol’s dark humor. In the mid-Nineties Kevin used three years away from college to work for a nonprofit in St. Petersburg, going into Russian kindergartens to strengthen English language teaching programs for young Americans teaching there. He ran the office, handled public relations and opened up new programs, ultimately returning to Tarheel status to complete his degree.

Kevin harbored ambitions to become a professor, but quickly decided academia wasn’t for him. He stumbled into boutique upscale hotel management in Durham and Chapel Hill and enjoyed it for a time. “I had an entrepreneurial personality; I always wanted my own little business in a downtown community.”

Kevin returned to Tennessee in May 2010 when a flood of biblical proportions (Estes is

not alone) inundated Nashville and destroyed his parents’ home. The upside: he met and fell in love with Anastacia Galloway, a looker and downhill skier who had recently left Penn State law school.

Kevin’s parents introduced him to the Estes Valley during vacations in the 1980s. Ultimately they bought a home in town, and now spend June through October here. They offered Kevin and Anastacia a terrific living situation in 2011 so the mountains-loving newlyweds moved to Estes to begin their life as a couple. Son Luca is now a toddler.

Anastacia hired on as the Registrar at Eagle Rock School; Kevin worked at what was then Longs Peak Coffee and Paper, formerly Estes Park Papeterie.

One year ago tomorrow Kevin bought out the owner and renamed the enterprise Inkwell & Brew (hereafter I&B).

Garth Lewis and his team came in for three weeks to lay floor, and I&B opened in a March 2014 snowstorm.

“We had a phenomenal first year; I think it works because there are people seeking books like ‘I Need To Unplug.’ People seek us out; they want a good cup of coffee, classy fountain and calligraphy pens. They also want journals and cards. Some want Moleskins, others want deconstructed journals, others seek original journals crafted with individuality. Our whole goal is to preserve writing by hand in a digital age and serve as a haven for creative types while serving worldclass coffee.”

And a haven it is, for painting classes (thanks, Dawn Normali); spoken word Sunday night poetry slams; a writers’ group; film series; itinerant informal knitters on Friday mornings; philosophy discussion group on Wednesday nights led by Rick Taylor.

A recent trade show in Los Angeles introduced Kevin to companies that will increase his stock of fine stationery. By May look for high-end retro journal designs, more options for letters or crafts, hand-made paper from Florence.

When you’re next strolling the Riverwalk slow your pace, stop in at I&B, check out the journals, cards and writing instruments.

Wish Kevin and the staff a Happy Anniversary, avail yourself of single-drip coffee, and make the time to write a long, slow letter to someone you love.

Next column: It Gets Personal Estes Park. Nice town. Nice people.

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Cast of "The Great National Park Dedication or The Day We Almost Lost Estes Park.

other side of me. I was given permission to have fun and make people laugh. Once you start, you can’t stop.” She didn’t. Shaffer got into theater classes in high school, majored in drama in college, became a drama teacher, and played in various community theater productions.

Shaffer always played a villain in previous melodramas, but this year she plays Molly Brown. Not the Molly Brown we know from Colorado history, but a sort of shady, sneaky woman of the same name.

The best part of being on stage, says Shaffer, is the camaraderie. “There are so many positives. It’s working as a team to make everything happen,” she says.

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Tired of violent movies, tasteless TV, video game gore, and loud music? Grab the kids and come see the melodrama “The Great National Park Dedication or The Day We Almost Lost Estes Park” at Presbyterian Community Church of the Rockies, 1700 Brodie Ave., March 6, 7, 13, or 14 at 7:00 p.m. or March 15th at 2:00 p.m. It’s a guaranteed family-friendly, fun and pun-filled performance that will leave you laughing and fully entertained.

“The kids (in the play) approached me last year with some ideas for this year and that just kind of started the thoughtprocess going,” explains playwright Rich Mitchell. “They would ask, ‘Can you write a play where we can all be together and we could be doing things and all this kind of stuff?’ I started thinking about that and I thought, boy, if they want to do that why wouldn’t I let them do it.”

So Mitchell wrote a play where the kids are an important part of the plot. It centers on a family visiting Estes Park to help celebrate the 100th anniversary of Rocky Mountain National Park. Some of the teenagers travel back in time to 1915 and the original park dedication. Some nefarious characters hatch a plot to rob the town while everyone is at the dedication but the kids save the day.

Is the melodrama historically accurate, you ask?

“Oh, my goodness, yes,” says Mitchell.

“The dedication ceremony was in 1915.

The 100th anniversary is in 2015. People came to it. We call this the TRUE story.

T.R.U.E. -- is an acronym for Totally Ridiculous Utter Exaggeration.” In other words, a lot of this stuff in the play you will not find in history books. Your child should not want rely on this play to answer questions in their next history test, but they may come away with a burning desire to be on stage.

“I started when I was probably four years old,” says Linda Shaffer. She has been in every one of the ten plays staged

by Back Pew Creations, the church small group that produces the melodrama every year. “My first time on stage was doing the hula. Pretty awful, but I thought it was so much fun, and why not.”

It was at a mother-daughter banquet at her church in Gross Pointe, Michigan.

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“Everybody has their strengths and whether it’s selling tickets or making popcorn or being on stage or running the lights. It doesn’t matter. Everybody finds a niche and you’re all part of the same team that delivers.”

Tickets to the melodrama are on sale in the church office or at Macdonald Book Shop downtown. Adults are $10 in advance, $12 at the door. Children 12 and under are $5. 100% of the proceeds goes to local charities. Popcorn and sarsaparilla will be on sale in the narthex outside the Friendship Center.

The audience is encouraged to boo and hiss at the villains, even throw popcorn at them, and cheer on the heroes. That’s one of the reasons melodramas are so much fun. It’s over-the-top drama with a wagon load of laughs the entire family will enjoy.

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ence quiet mountain scenes, classical still Estes Valley and throughout Colorado. life, pensive portraiture, as well as, bold About the National Women’s History contemporary design and color. “Art from Project (NWHP) the Heart” celebrates the artist's inter National Women's History Project 2015 beauty, passion, and the work they love to March is National Women's History create. Artists are invited to select a work Month. 2015 National Women's History of art that best represents them. “Art from Month Theme & Honorees created by women inspired Backyard Poppies by Gerri Bradford the Heart” embraces art mediums and This year’s theme, “Weaving the Stories by beauty and the human techniques that are centuries old, and of Women’s Lives,” tells of the extraordiexperience – creating art those representing a 21st century flare. nary and often unrecognized determinafrom their hearts throughThe exhibition premieres emerging tion and tenacity of women. Against soout the 2015 collection.

For twenty seven years the artists and celebrates renowned artists of cial convention and often legal restraints, Women’s History Exhibition the national art scene.

Woven Scarves by Chris Switzer in Estes Park has presented Media includes oil, watercolor, acrylic, a diverse mix of visual arts pastel, bronze, mixed in 2 and 3-dimensional media, pencil, photogwork. From its humble beraphy, fiber, ceramics, ginning in a private home, glass and precious to all of the different locametals. The 28th antions the women’s art has nual Women’s History Month Art Show, “Art from the Heart,” will feature work created The Cultural Arts Council of Estes Park by women from the th will open its 28 Annual Women's HisFront Range and tory Month Art Exhibition "Art from the across the US. Heart” on Sunday, March 8 with an “Art from the Heart” Artists' Reception, Tea and Awards Cereopens Sunday, March 8 with an mony at the CAC Fine Art Gallery loArtists' Reception, Tea and Unfurling Vessel by Marcia Tavel cated at 423 W. Elkhorn Ave. in west Awards Ceremony.

“Art from the Heart” is free Celebrating Rocky: 100th Anniversary and open to the public. The exof Rocky Mountain National Park hibition will be on display posters by Patricia Henriksen through April 5, 2015. Hours Greenberg are available at the are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday CACEP Gallery at a price of $25. through Saturday, and 12 Noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Group tours can be arranged in advance. For downtown Estes Park. This long-standmore information contact the ing show spotlights the diversity and Cultural Arts Council by phone style of American Women Artists and is at 970-586-9203 or E-Mail: presented each year to coincide with the info@estesarts.com.

National Women's History Project’s “Women’s History Month” celebration in Support for “Art from the Heart” in part women have created a legacy that exMarch. is provided by local businesses and indipands the frontiers of possibility for genThe 2015 Women's History Month Pro- been displayed, the spirit of the show has vidual contributions. erations to come. They have demonject’s (NWHP) national theme is "Weav- remained the same. The quality of the The Cultural Arts Council is a 501 (c)(3) strated their character, courage and work has grown, and the Cultural Arts ing the Story of Women’s Lives.” The Culnon-profit arts agency supporting and commitment as mothers, educators, inCouncil has and will be committed to tural Arts Council of Estes Park promoting cultural arts programs in the stitution builders, business, labor, porepresent all facets of the embraces the national theme in Estes litical and community leaders, relief women’s art movement Park by showcasing women in the arts workers, women religious, and CEOs. through this exhibition and their individual narratives they exTheir lives and their work inspire girls annually. press through the national art scene. We and women to achieve their full poteninvite you to experience this year’s art Arts patrons can experitial and encourage boys and men to respect the diversity and depth of women’s experience.

These role models along with countless others demonstrate the importance of writing women back into history.

For a list and brief biographies of the 2014 Honorees and to learn more about the National Women’s History Project visit http://www.nwhp.org Desert Heat by Charlotte Lloyd

28th Annual Women's History Month Art Exhibition & Sale – “Art From The Heart”

Happy Anniversary to the best parents in the world!

We love you very much! Love, Craig and Katrina

Brother Yun Coming To Estes Park March 14

Rocky Mountain National Park Biennial Research Conference Rocky Mountain National Parkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2015 Biennial Research Conference will be held on March 4, and 5, in the Estes Park Town Board Room. The park hosts one of the largest research programs in the National Park System, with more than 100 research permits active each year.

Park partners in research come from other federal agencies, the State of Colorado and universities around the world.

Last year, citizen scientists volunteered thousands of hours to research projects.

In addition, hundreds of students participate in field data collections and lab analysis. More than one-hundred scientists are expected to attend this two-day meeting to discuss a variety of research projects.

The conference is free and open to all interested members of the community.

No registration is required. The conference begins on Wednesday, March 4, at 8:00 a.m. Sessions will end by 4:30 p.m. each day. A complete schedule is available at: http://www.nps.gov/rlc/continentaldivide/research-conference.htm Researchers will present for 20 minutes each. Talks are organized into sessions covering related subjects. Wednesday sessions will focus on citizen science, science literacy, youth engagement, current management issues, climate change, visitor use and wilderness, aquatic science and disturbance. These sessions will in-

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clude presentations on fire, floods, bark beetles, nitrogen deposition, streams and student projects.

Thursday sessions will include wildlife and birds, vegetation, historic perspectives, fisheries, alpine and subalpine and air and water quality. These sessions will include presentations on elk, ptarmigan, black bears, limber pine, aspen, trout, alpine tundra, air pollution and McGraw Ranch. In addition to presentations, thirty-two posters on a rich variety of subjects will be presented during a poster session on Thursday morning.

The 2015 Research Conference celebrates 100 years of research at Rocky Mountain National Park, promotes collaboration between the park and its partners, provides a forum for researchers and park staff to share discoveries, highlights the past, current, and future issues relevant to park management, creates opportunities for young professionals and scientists to engage with park staff and the public and encourages dialogue between the park, the public, students and scientists.

The Town Board Room is in the Estes Park Municipal Building, 170 MacGregor Avenue. For more information about Rocky Mountain National Park please call the parkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Information Office at (970) 586-1206.

By: Marli Kennel Raised in mainland China, Brother Yun was repeatedly imprisoned and tortured. His only crime was that he was a Christian. After a miraculous escape from a maximum security prison, his friends urged him to flee the country because the authorities were doing everything possible to hunt him down. But how could he?

He had no passport and could not.

Through a series of miracles, he made it to Germany. But when he went back to Asia to the country of Myanmar to meet up with his wife and children, who had also managed to get out of China, he was again arrested and imprisoned. In spite of great torture, he never lost his courage or gave up his faith.

His hope and vision are inspiring.

His insight concerning western society and the western church is challenging. The story of his life has been captured in a book titled, The Heavenly Man, by Paul Hattaway.

On March 14 at 6:30 p.m., Brother Yun will share his story at the Estes Park Event Complex on the fairgrounds at 1125 Rooftop Way. Admission is free, but please reserve your seats online at the website: brotheryunestespark.eventbrite.com.

Please also visit the website for directions and more information.

Bring your friends and family and donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss this rare opportunity to hear firsthand this manâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s amazing story and what is happening inside China today.

Be A Part Of GeoFest!

Discover and explore the interconnected nature of our world and be a part of an amazing Earth Week experience! This ambitious inaugural event seeks to inspire students and their families to explore all that our amazing world has to offer.

The centerpiece of GeoFest is the GeoSphere- a 20â&#x20AC;&#x2122; inflatable, handpainted globe that visitors can take an excursion inside to explore Earthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s patterns, or regions, from the inside out! And that just scratches the surface.

There is something for everyone planned for GeoFest.

There are still opportunities for vendors and exhibitors to participate in GeoFest- A World of Wonder, A World of Opportunity which is being held on Saturday, April 25 at the Estes Park Events Complex in Stanley Park.

As an event sponsor, exhibitor, or vendor you can help attendees learn about the world in a new way, provide opportunities for interconnection and interaction between elements not usually explored together and become inspired by their own potential.

Exhibit booths are being offered with lodging for Friday evening. Local Estes Park non-profits and organizations (clubs and those not needing lodging) may qualify for a discount. Exhibitors can show participants how to make in-

formed decisions about our planet, promote their organization and interest in their mission. This is a limited opportunity with only 20 booths remaining!

Retail-focused businesses can also become a part of the celebration! There are 10 booths available for local businesses to sell their wares and promote traffic to their business. Vendors will be assigned locations on a first-come, first-served basis, so act now to reserve your space!

GeoFest, the brainchild of the Estes Park Learning Place, is a tribute to Earth Day. Because we are a non-profit dedicated to supporting and inspiring students of all ages to reach their dreams, it is fitting for the Estes Park Learning Place to craft such an event. By participating in GeoFest, visitors will open their eyes to a world of wonder and a world of opportunities.

For more information and details, please visit our website www.eplearningplace.org/geofest or contact the Estes Park Learning Place at 970-577-0020.

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ARE THERE ANY ‘BLACK CRABS’ IN YOUR LIFE? In his book, Rich Dad, Poor Dad, Robert Kiyosake talks about the Hawaiian Black Crabs. If you go down to the beach early in the morning you can find black crabs. You can gather them, put them into your bucket and continue your stroll looking for more. Now it seems those crabs might start thinking, ‘We are bumping around in this little bucket making a lot of noise but going nowhere.’ Eventually, it appears, one of the crabs looks up and thinks, ‘There’s a whole new world up there. If I could just get my foot up over the edge, I could get out, get my freedom and see the world in my own way.’ So he stretches up, pushes a little, and sure enough, gets one foot over the edge. But just as he is about to pull himself up and go over the edge – a crab from the bottom of the bucket reaches up and pulls him back down again. Instead of encouraging him and seeing how they can help each other get to freedom one by one, they pull any trying to escape back down into that confining bucket where death will come quickly.

Sadly, that’s not an uncommon picture of the world in which we live and work.

Many of us live around a bunch of ‘Black Crabs’, ready to ridicule any new idea we have, any visionary project we undertake, and, more than that, to pull us back down to their level of nonperformance. Small thinkers find it much easier to tell you why something won’t work than to help you find a solution. People who feel trapped and are struggling at a low level of success are seldom the ones who will cheer you on to a new endeavor. In the process, of course, they undermine your feelings of self-esteem and self-worth.

Recently someone gave me an article about dealing with the ‘Toxic People’ in our lives. The author described the feelings they tried to embed in her thinking. “According to them I was worthless. Everything was wrong with me…They didn’t appreciate me and they didn’t want me to appreciate myself…They used intimidation to keep me down, which meant keeping me from living my truth: that I am a whole and valuable person, worthy of respect and love…and successful endeavors.’ And to some degree it had worked. She wrote: ‘I had adopted that view so wholly that I never even realized that the self-devaluing voice in my head wasn’t my voice. It was the voice of insecure, controlling people who wanted to keep me down.’

So, what can we do to keep this from happening in our lives? First of all, stay away from such people. The Bible says, “Don’t make friends with an angry man, and don’t be a companion of a hot-tempered man, or you will learn his ways and entangle yourself in a snare.” (Proverbs 22:24-25) Sarah Newman, the author of the ‘Toxic People’ article, reminds us that ‘we don’t need permission to walk away’. History shows that the key contributor to successful people is that they hang around people who are already performing at the level at which they want to perform…above the average.

In Killers of the Dream, Lillian Smith wrote, ‘We in America—and men across the earth—have trapped ourselves with that word ‘equality’, which is inapplicable to the genus man. I wish we would forget it. Stop its use in our country. Let communistic nations have it. It isn’t fit for men who fling their dreams across the skies. It is fit only for a leveling down of mankind.” We might want to read again the story Jesus told about the ‘Talents’. (Matthew 25) The message is that God gives varying amounts of ability to different people and expects each person to faithfully use those he / she has been given.

There will always be naysayers, whiners and critics. Avoid them. Avoid the ‘Black Crabs’ around you. Find winners and spend time with them and be all you can be! (Bob)

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Casino Night To Support Bobcat Booster Club

The March 7, 2015 Casino Night fundraiser at the Stanley Hotel is sponsored by the Bobcat Booster Club and Estes Valley Sunrise Rotary. Proceeds benefit high school and middle school athletics in Estes Park.

Photo courtesy Tony Bielat

The Bobcat Booster Club, aka BACers, and Sunrise Rotary are hard at work organizing this years Casino Night, scheduled for Saturday, March 7 from 7-11:00 in the Stanley Hotel MacGregor Ballroom.

Casino Night has become a tradition in our community as an exciting way to support our Bobcat Booster Club.

Poker, craps, black jack, horse racing and dancing will again be a part of this fun adult evening. Casino Night is the spring fundraiser for our organization.

As a Booster Club supporter there are several ways you can invest in this evening, and, in turn, invest in our middle and high school athletic programs.

1. Attend the event! The evening is FREE and open to the public. The Stanley provides great food! Music, dancing, free black jack, craps and horse racing make the evening a fun adult night out. Come as you are! Or, if you need a reason to dress up, black tie is optional for a fun Vegas feel.

2. Donate to a team basket. Each athletic team puts together a basket to be auctioned off. The basket auction is the primary money maker for the evening.

If your business would like to contribute an item, night's stay, adventure, gift certificate, or monetary donation to a team basket, please contact Robin Brown at rbrown1286@aol.com.

3. Sponsor a horse! Horse races will happen throughout the evening. You can sponsor a horse for $25. Naming your horse is the most fun part, with cheering him on to a victory being a close second. Encourage your friends to sponsor a horse and come watch them race against each other! Contact Renee Tomasula at rtomasula@gmail.com to sponsor a horse.

4. Sponsor a horse race. Sponsor a

race as an individual or as a business for $100. The race will be named after your business with any name you choose.

Sponsoring a race is a great opportunity for advertising. A fun way to get your whole business involved is to sponsor a race and ask employees to sponsor horses to fill the race. Twelve horses run in each race. Sponsoring a company race makes for healthy competition in the workplace.

Encourage everyone to attend the event and cheer on their horse during the company's race. Sponsoring a full corporate race would cost $400. Contact Wendy Ash at 1badashmom@gmail.com for information on sponsoring a corporate race.

5. Try your luck in the Bobcat Texas Hold 'Em Challenge. Seating is limited.

Please pre-register by March 1, by contacting Harriette Woodard at harriettew@aol.com.

6. Sponsor an event that evening. The music, photo booth, craps table, horse race event, and poker tournament all benefit from sponsorship. Again, sponsoring an event is a great way to advertise for your business. Supporting one of these events for the evening typically costs $250. Please contact Harriette Woodard for more details.

The Boosters would like to thank you for considering these ways to support our upcoming Casino Night. The Booster's mission is to support Park District's Middle and High School athletic programs beyond what the district can provide; safety equipment, supplies, team camp and travel expense, and school pride activities have been ways we have supported the teams this year. If you would like more information about the Bobcat Booster Club, don't hesitate to contact one of our Executive Board Members Wendy Ash, Harriette Woodard, Lanette Land, Darlene Brown, Sindee Williams, Deb Holmes, Marianne Casey, Jean Tasker, or Robin Brown.

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ESTES PARK HAPPENINGS

For additional information call 800-443-7837 • 970-577-9900 February 27 – March 13, 2015

Monday–March2 Chickenfriedsteak,Mashedpotatoes, Countrygravy,Corn,Cookie Tuesday–March3 Apricotchicken,Ricepilaf,Vegetablemedley,Cake Wednesday–March4 Mayor’sCoffeeChat–8:00a.m.Spaghetti andmeatsauce,Garlicbread,Freshgarden salad,Pie Thursday–March5 BBQporkloin,Bakedbeans,Freshgarden salad,Pie Friday–March6 Cheeseand/orhameggrollups,Breakfast potatoes,Fruitsalad,Sweetroll $5 EPSCC INC. members / $7 non-members - everyone welcome!

EVENTS Feb. 28: Mini Film Festival, Running on the Edge and MUT Runner. Estes Park Mountain Shop. 7 pm Every Thursday in March: Dine Around Estes Park. Special tasting plate menus. Throughout Estes Park. 4:30 pm March 1: Estes Park Bridal Crawl. Vendor Show Case & Venue Tours. Estes Park Resort.

9 am March. 3: Free 5K Group Run. Starts at the Stanley Hotel. 6 pm March 7: Across the Divide GeoTour Geocache Kick-off Party. The Other Side Restaurant. 11:30 am. Res. Required.

March 7: Casino Night. Presented by Sunrise Rotary. The Stanley Hotel. 7 pm March 10: Free 5K Group Run. Starts at the Stanley Hotel. 6 pm

MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT Feb. 27: James Davis. Classical Guitar. Twin Owls Steakhouse. 6 pm Feb. 27: Neal Whitlock. Acoustic Folk. Rock Inn. 6 pm Feb. 27: Ray Young. Jazz Piano. Nicky’s Steakhouse. 6 pm Feb. 27: Open Mic. Lonigans Pub. 9 pm Feb. 28: Ray Young. Jazz Piano. Nicky’s Steakhouse. 6 pm Feb. 28: Sean Flynn. Acoustic. Rock Inn. 6 pm

March 6: Ran off the Rooster. Americana.

Rock Inn. 8 pm

March 10: Essential Oils: Chemical-Free Living. Riverspointe Spa. 4 pm

March 6: Open Mic. Lonigans Pub. 9 pm

Weekly on Friday: Taste & Create. Painting class & local wine. Snowy Peaks Winery. 5 pm

March 7: Gary Hall. Acoustic. Rock Inn. 6 pm March 7: Mountain Town Trio. Rock. Marys Lake Lodge. 6 pm March 7: Ray Young. Jazz Piano. Nicky’s Steakhouse. 6 pm March 7: Karaoke. Lonigans Pub. 9 pm March 8: Seicento Baroque Ensemble. The Stanley Hotel. 2 pm March 8: Jon Pickett. Acoustic. Rock Inn. 5 pm March 10: Writers Open Mic. Coffee on the Rocks. 12:30 pm March 11: Trivia Night. Longz Mountain Grill. 6:30 pm March 12: Ladies Night with the Mountain Town Rockers. Estes Park Resort. 6 pm March 12: Museum Game Night. “Estes Park Bingo.” Estes Park Museum. 6 pm March 12: Open Bluegrass Jam. Rock Inn. 6 pm March 13: James Davis. Classical Guitar.

Twin Owls Steakhouse. 6 pm March 13: Just Jill. Acoustic. Rock Inn. 6 pm March 13: Ray Young. Jazz Piano. Nicky’s Steakhouse. 6 pm

Feb. 28: Karaoke. Lonigans Pub. 9 pm March 1: Piano Prodigy from Kruger Studio.

Piano. Stanley Hotel. 2 pm March 1: Jon Pickett. Acoustic. Rock Inn. 5 pm March 4: Matthew Gurnsey, The Kilted Man. Celtic. Marys Lake Lodge. 6 pm

THEATER

March 6, 7, 13, 14 & 15: Melodrama: The Great National Park Dedication or The Day We Almost Lost Estes Park.

Presbyterian Community Church of the Rockies. March 6, 7, 13, 14 at 7 pm.

March 15 at 2 pm

SEMINARS, CLASSES & LECTURES

March 4: Trivia Night. Longz Mountain Grill.

6:30 pm March 5: Ladies Night with the Mountain Town Rockers. Estes Park Resort. 6 pm March 5: Open Bluegrass Jam. Rock Inn. 6 pm March 6: James Davis. Classical Guitar. Twin Owls Steakhouse. 6 pm

March 6: Ray Young. Jazz Piano. Nicky’s Steakhouse. 6 pm

February March Sermon Series:

A Journey Through the Beatitudes

ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK

Celebrate 100 years of Rocky Mountain National Park by visiting the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center to learn more about wildlife, the junior ranger program, recreational opportunities and more! Ranger-led programs on weekends. Details call: 970-586-1206 Feb. 28: Mountain Lions: Magic and Mystery. Beaver Meadows Visitor Center.

7 pm March 5: Full Moon Walk. Call for times.

March 7: Bob Flame – a Rocky Mountain Ranger. Beaver Meadows Visitor Center.

7 pm Rocky Mountain Conservancy. Nature seminars for everyone in the family. Fees apply. For details and registration call 970-586-3262.

Feb. 27 – March 1: Light & Snow: Winter Photography. Various Times.

Feb. 28: Winter Survival Skills. 9 am March 7: Beginning Watercolor for the Nature Enthusiast. 8:30 am March 7: Winter Ecology: A Snowshoe Trek for Kids & Families. 9 am

EXHIBITS

Valentine’s Show. Cultural Arts Council.

Continues through March 1 Mentor/Student Show. Art Center of Estes Park. Continues through March 29

Feb. 28: Skyscrapers – Past, Present and Future. Chuck Benson, Art & Architectural Historian. Art Center of Estes Park. 7 pm

March 7: Women’s History Month Art Exhibit. Cultural Arts Council. Continues through April 5

March 2: Transformation in Rocky Mountain National Park. YMCA of the Rockies – Hempel Auditorium. 5:30 pm

Climb On! History of Rock Climbing in Estes Park & Rocky Mountain National Park. Estes Park Museum. Continues through Oct. 4

March 2: Practicing Medicine in a Mountain Village. Estes Park Museum.

6:30 pm

United Methodist Church 1509 Fish Hatchery Road Estes Park, CO (970) 586-4153 www.estesparkumc.org

9:45am Sunday Service

Weekly on Mon, Wed, Fri & Sat: Sip & Paint. Learn to paint a masterpiece while enjoying drinks. Murphy’s Resort. Mon & Wed at 6 pm. Fri & Sat at 7 pm

February 18-24, 2015

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Monthly Avg.: 0.79 Rec. Mthly. Total; 2.27 (1947)

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PHASES OF THE MOON

First Quarter Feb. 25th

Full Moon Mar 5th

Last Quarter Mar 13th

New Moon Mar 20th

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Owls Are Beginning Courtship In Estes Park And RMNP By: Scott Rashid, Director of CARRI

Those of you that are outside after dark may hear, or have heard a series of whistled toots.

Kind of a toot, toot, toot, toot, toot, toot, toot.

This tooting often goes on for several minutes.

What you’re hearing is the Nestling owls in one of CARRI's nest boxes. territorial call of the diminutive mammals including mice and voles.

Northern Saw-whet Owl. The little male Most of us have seen the large influx Northern Saw-whet Owls are beginning of mice and voles this fall and winter. their courtship now.

This little owl will consume as many A female Northern Saw-whet Owl peers Female Northern Saw-whet Owl looking Photos by Scott Rashid Members of CARRI (the Colorado destructive voles and mice that they from her nest in one of CARRI's nest boxes. from her nest box.

Avian Research and Rehabilitation Insti- can catch. The more voles and mice tute) here in Estes Park are interested in that the little owls capture; the more step outside and listen for that soft whisfor these little owls. There is a good these little predators. We will be monitor- young the pair will raise and the more tle like tooting. If you hear it, or even chance that 2015 will be the year that ing any and all nests of these owls we mice and voles the family will consume. many of those boxes will be occupied by think you hear it, feel free to contact Scott find. We are interested in determining Having these little owls around is a win Rashid at 577-1794 and members of Northern Saw-whet Owls. the health of the population here in the win. Over the years, members of CARRI CARRI will come and search for the owls.

All of you that are interested in owls valley and RMNP. have built and placed over 70 nest boxes please take a few minutes after dark to These little predators feed on small

Register For New ProgramDaring Women In Aviation sored by the Estes Park Medical Center.

According to the SLN, women have played a major role in the history of aviation.

From Harriet Quimby and Katherine Stinson, whose flying careers began just after the Wright brothers’ first flight, to Eileen Collens piloting the Space Shuttle Discovery, women have made significant contributions to the hisThe Town of Estes Park’s Senior Servtory of aviation, despite the many obstaices has added a new, innovative line of cles. This videoconference will provide programming at the Estes Park Senior background information on seven faCenter, 220 Fourth Street. Senior Services has partnered with the Senior Learn- mous women in aviation history. ing Network (SLN) to bring a variety of Senior Learning Network programs will live, interactive videoconference probe offered throughout the year at the grams to Estes Park. Through the wonSenior Center with a wide variety of subders of technology, programs will come ject matter. For more information about directly over the Internet to the Senior the Senior Learning Network, please visit Center and participants will be able to their website at www.seniorlearningnetlisten to and speak with presenters live, work.com. in real time.

Contact the Senior Center to register The first SLN program will be held on for this program at (970) 586-2996.

Friday, March 20 from 10:00 a.m. to For more information, please contact 11:00 a.m. The program, Daring Women the Estes Park Senior Center at (970) in Aviation, will be presented in a live, in- 586-2996 or visit the Center at 220 teractive video format by NASA staff Fourth Street, Monday through Friday members. between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Please The program is free, however advance visit the Senior Services website at registration is required due to space limi- www.estes.org/seniorcenter. To receive tations. Call or stop by the Senior Center Senior Services news in your e-mail into register. This SLN program is sponbox, please e-mail lmitchell@estes.org.

Beginning Watercolor For The Nature Enthusiast Colorado, where from an early age she found a love for drawing and painting.

Karen graduated from the Colorado Institute of Art in Denver. She has studied under many talented artists, including Charles Reid, Burton Silverman, Frank Webb, and Eric Weingardt. In 2001, Karen was featured in the Big Sky Have you always wanted to learn how to use watercolors to capture natural scenes and landscapes, but were unsure where to begin?

You’re in luck—Rocky Mountain ConservancyField Institute will offer a class on Saturday, March 7 entitled “Beginning Watercolor for the Nature Enthusiast,” taught by Karen Ramsey, a local artist.

Participants will learn the fundamentals of the watercolor medium and how to apply paint in a fresh and vibrant way. The day will be spent learning various techniques including how to set up a palette of colors and the importance of shapes and values. This information will be a great launching pad for those who would like to become watercolor artists indoors and out in nature. Participants may provide their own supplies, or may purchase them from the instructor at an additional cost.

Karen Ramsey grew up in Lakewood,

Journal as an 'Artist of the West.’ She enjoys plein air painting in some of her favorite locations, including Rocky Mountain National Park, Grand Teton National Park and her own backyard! Most recently, teaching watercolor has allowed her to share this passion with many students. Karen and her husband live in Fort Collins, Colorado.

For more information and to register for this or other Rocky Mountain Conservancy- Field Institute classes, visit our website at rmconservancy.org or contact us by phone at 970-586-3262.

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EPMS Announces ROARS Recipients

On Friday, February 6th, Estes Park Middle School held a ROARS award ceremony to recognize 15 incredible students for being Respectful, On-time, Attentive, Responsible, and Safe. Students recognized included Zachary Mey, Shayne LaFon, Chase Murray, Isabella Erskine, Quinn Collinet, Anto-

nia Bernal, Daniel Hernandez, Luis Giron, Noah Belt, Arden Thompson, Michaela Marshall, Anna Greenway, Sean Johnson, Jake Rastatter and Blake Babbitt. Thank you to all the local business that support the ROARS program at our school! Congratulations to these 15 young people for being great role models at the middle school.

EVICS Receives Grant From US Bank

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Girl Scout Cookies, History And F.A.Q.’S Sales continue through March 27th The Girl Scouts in Estes Park are reporting good to great cookie sales so far, and this week the sales will continue, with the Junior troop, under the leadership of Lois Scott, will be selling cookies at their main Meah Weaver and Lucy booth sale at Safeway on Saturday, Feb. 28 from 1 – 7 Leija are ready to go at their booth sale coming up this p.m. The cookies will be piled up high in inventive weekend at Safeway. Stock up now, it's easy and quick! sculptures of boxes in hopes of attracting the atColorado tention of those of you who have not yet Elizabeth Miles is surwebsite, and purchased your cookies. And maybe prised and happy to see seek out their even those of you who already bought the stock of cookie cases recipe page, some, and need even more! piled up in her garage. as well as The tradition of selling Girl Scout cookwww.pinter- She's hoping they all get ies goes back almost 100 years, nearly as est.com/USA. sold quickly. old as the organization itself. Of course, most of us know that Girl Scouts was es- It’s really tablished in 1912, but cookie sales began amazing what great dessert creations can be made using these cookies as a main officially in 1917 and the sale allowed girls and troops to finance their activities ingredient.

Who are the girls pictured on the directly. In 1936 the first commercial cookie boxes?: All the girls are registered baker was contracted to standardize cookies throughout the country. Over the Girl Scouts in action doing actual Girl Scout program activities. years, the number of official contracted What are the life skills that girls learn commercial bakers has declined from a through the cookie sale each year?: The 5 high of 29 bakers in 1948 down to only life skills are goal setting, decision maktwo today. ing, money management, people skills All the cookies are Kosher. This year a and business ethics. It’s not hard to see vegan option is offered (Thin Mints) as how each of these can be manifested by well as a gluten-free variety (Toffee-Tastic). A maximum of 8 varieties can be pro- watching the girls get organized, decide duced in any given year, and all the cookie how to proceed, present themselves to prospective customers, take care of their boxes are standardized with colorful money and enjoy the satisfaction and fun stylings depicting Girl Scouts in action. of achieving their goals.

So, on to some F.A.Q.’s that I have “Would you like to buy some Girl Scout gleaned from the Girl Scouts of Colcookies?” Of course you would. Those orado’s web site: Do girls earn badges through the cookie girls are smart, happy, confident and really know what they are doing. Estes Park sale?: Girls of all age levels can earn the Girl Scout alum, Breeyan Sloan, continofficial Cookie Business badge and the ues to serve as Estes Park’s cookie manFinancial Literacy badge as well as the ager, and she can be contacted at 970annual Cookie Activity pin.

646-6555. There’s still plenty of time; Where can I find recipes using Girl don’t miss out, and thanks for your purScout cookies?: Go to the Girl Scouts of chases!

Senior Services Offers Two Day Trips In March Estes Valley Investment in Childhood Success (EVICS) recently received a generous $1000 grant from the US Bank Foundation. Local Branch Manager, Mark Wandas, presented the check to EVICS Director, Nancy Almond. Almond stated: “We are so grateful for the support from US Bank, and their commitment to investing in young children and families in our community.” EVICS’ mission is to support and promote quality early childhood services so that all young children in the Estes Valley have the care, support, and opportunities necessary to grow, learn, and succeed.

Services include, a childcare/preschool scholarship program, parent education, and training for childcare providers and preschool teachers.

General operating funds for EVICS have been provided by a Community Service Grant from the Town of Estes Park since 2006. This funding covers a portion of EVICS’ basic operations and demonstrates the Town’s commitment to young working families and employers.

Without this support, EVICS would not

be successful in leveraging donations and grants from other funders.

It is local donors like US Bank that most critically impact the delivery of EVICS services and activities to the community.

In 2014, EVICS gratefully received donations from 23 local individuals, and the following organizations: St. Bart’s Episcopal Church, Community Church of the Rockies, Rotary Club of Estes Park, Sunrise Rotary Club, United Way of Larimer County, Estes Park Medical Center, EPMS Builders Club, Estes Park Running Club, Community Foundation of Northern CO, and the Early Childhood Council of Larimer County. In kind donations have also been received from numerous local restaurants and businesses. It truly does take a village to raise a child – and the families served by the EVICS Program express their thanks for the support provided by our amazing village!

For more information about EVICS please contact Nancy Almond, Director: 970-586-3055; office@evics.org – or visit the website: www.evics.org.

History Colorado Center’s 1968 Exhibit and Black Hawk / Central City It was the year that rocked history. The 1968 Exhibit at the History Colorado Center in Denver brings to life this pivotal American year through photographs, artifacts, vintage pop culture items and interactive materials. Explore the exhibit and see the events that changed Colorado and America forever.

The Town of Estes Park’s Senior Services Division is offering this exciting all-day trip on Tuesday, March 24. The van departs at 9:00 a.m. and returns at 5:00 p.m.

While at the Museum, there will be time to explore the exhibits on your own as well as a guided tour of The 1968 Exhibit midday.

Lunch is on your own at the Museum’s Rendezvous Café. The cost is $34 for current members of Estes Park Senior Citizens Center, Inc. (EPSCC, Inc.) or $36 for non-members and includes transportation and admission fees. Register by Tuesday, March 10 at the Senior Center, 220 Fourth Street, with cash or check payable to the Town of Estes Park. There

is a minimum of 10 participants needed for this trip.

Also in March, an all-day trip to Black Hawk and Central City will be offered on Monday, March 16.

This trip departs the Senior Center at 9:00 a.m. and returns at approximately 6:00 p.m. Spend the day with friends at your favorite casinos, buffets or take a self-guided trip of these historic communities.

The cost is $26 for EPSCC, Inc. members or $28 for non-members and includes transportation. Register by Monday, March 2 at the Senior Center with cash or check payable to the Town of Estes Park. There is a minimum of 10 participants needed for this trip.

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

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Center Stage Dance Team Earns Gold

Suzanne's Center Stage School of Dance and Gymnastics is proud to announce the results from the first two dance competitions of the 2015 season. Congratulations to the 14 dancers making up the 2015 Dance Team: Isabella Erskine, Makayla Fraley, Makana Land, Gabe Landkamer, Josh Landkamer, Rebeca Leon, Maggie Lewis, Zach Lewis, Hanna Martischang, Jaida Moore, Harlie Murray, Kilah Newman, Kaitlynn Perez, and Alexandra Poppitz. These competitive dancers have two group routines this year: Large Group Hip-Hop dancing to "Geek'in,” and Small Group Lyrical dancing to "All I Need.” Lyrical Trio dancers Makana, Makayla and Kilah, and Lyrical Soloist Maggie Lewis, also represent Center Stage in the solo/duo/trio categories.

The team started out competing at the Colorado Convention Center, in the Bellco Theater, earlier this month and brought home two Gold placements and two High Gold placements, as well as be-

ing awarded two 1st place Overall Division Title wins and one 4th place Overall Division Title win, at Star Quest Dance Competition. The dancers braved the snow this past weekend and traveled to South Denver's Colorado Heights University to compete at Legacy Dance Competition. The dancers left with two Gold placements, two Elite Gold placements, two 1st Place Overall Division Title wins, one 3rd place and one 4th place Overall Division Title win, as well as taking home one of the judge's elusive "special awards" for the large group HipHop routine "Geek'in!” Dance team coach, Courtney Frazier, is extremely proud of all the hard work and dedication shown by these students as they travel to numerous regional's and represent our mountain town. Congratulations to all the dancers and good luck as they compete against hundreds of other dancers at their future In10sity, Nexstar, and Kids Artistic Revue competitions!

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Driver Education Offering Spring 2015

Estes Park School District Outreach Program Driver Education Class is coming to Estes Park…It saves lives!

Classroom session: Tuesdays & Thursdays, March 24 April 30, 2015. 10 days; 6-9 p.m., no

classes April 7 or 9 (Spring Break) Age requirement: 14 years, 6 months or older Estes Park High School Room #203 Behind-the-Wheel session: Scheduling upon completion of classroom session Lyons High School, 100 S. 2nd Avenue Class fee is $395; includes 30 hours of classroom & 6 hours of Behind-theWheel instruction. Students who pass the class will receive .25 elective credit on their transcript.

To register: Contact St. Vrain Valley School District, Driver Education Program office 720-494-3960.

Still Have Flood Related Needs? Visit Mountain Outreach At New Office The Estes Valley Long Term Recovery Group and the Mountain Outreach Team are working together at the recovery office across from Safeway. The office is open Monday - Friday from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. or by appointment. Volunteer services, property assessments, and financial assistance for qualified applicants are still available. Come by or call with flood related needs, 970-586-5051.

Handgun Training Basic Pistol Shooting Courses will be offered on Saturday, March 7 and again on Saturday, April 4. These one-day classes are open to the general public and no previous firearms experience is required. The course includes both classroom and live-fire training with an emphasis on firearm safety, handgun knowledge, and beginning marksmanship with both revolvers and semi-automatic handguns. All student books and class materials, handguns, targets and ammunition will be provided. If you are considering buying a handgun, wait until after you take this class. This class meets the minimum state requirements to apply for a Colorado concealed handgun permit. Students under 18 years old must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Defensive Pistol Course will be taught Saturday, March 21. This one-day course is the most advanced civilian pistol class offered through the NRA. Students must provide their own handgun, level-one strong side hip holster, extra magazines, magazine pouch, eye protection, electronic hearing protection, a concealment garment (vest or light jacket) and 300 rounds of factory ammunition. Prerequisites include formal handgun training equivalent to the NRA Basic Pistol course or higher, ability to shoot accurately and safely, must be at least 18 years of age.

Training will include: avoiding lifethreatening confrontations, safely presenting and re-holstering a handgun from concealment, reloading under stress, clearing common malfunctions, moving to and shooting from cover or

concealment, addressing multiple threats, safely and accurately shooting under timed pressure from varying distances.

Pre-registration is required for the above courses. Tuition for any of the above courses is $115.00 for general public and $100.00 for Estes Park Gun & Archery Club members, payable on the day of class. For more information or to pre-register, go to http://www.nrainstructors.org/searchcourse.aspx. Select the class title, enter the Estes Park ZIP code, and click search. You may also call Jim at 970-481-4279 for additional information or for assistance with pre-registration.

Classes are held at the Estes Park Gun and Archery Club Indoor Range, located at Community Drive and Highway 36, next to the dog park.

Defensive Handgun Skills Review: For those who have had intermediate or advanced pistol skills training, the Estes Park Gun and Archery Club provides a 90 minute Defensive Handgun Skills Review on the first Tuesday of each month at the club’s indoor range. This is not an “open range” or a class per se, but rather an instructor-led skills review and practice for those who have had formal training and have all of the required equipment. Cost is $1.00 for EPG&A Club members or $5.00 for non-members. Upcoming reviews will be Tuesday, March 3 and Tuesday, April 7. The reviews begin at 5:15 p.m., the range will be open by 5:00 p.m. You will need 100 – 150 rounds of ammunition. Contact Jim for more information: 970-481-4279.

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Estes Park Middle School Spelling Bee Champion Annalise Basch

WHERE?: YMCA of the ROCKIES Longhouse Building 2515 Tunnel Road Estes Park, CO 80517 Annalise Basch, Kadynce Shotts and Susie Harrison.

WHEN?: March 6th from 6pm to 8pm

Estes Park Middle School held a Spelling Bee on January 30th. Annalise Basch was our spelling champion. The top 11 spellers traveled to the Northern Colorado Regional Bee on Thursday, February 5th. Those students were Annalise Basch, Susie Harris, Jaida Moore, Tobi Ho, Sean Johnson, Meghan Frey, Serena Wendell, Linsey Esterly, Kadynce Shotts, Tatum Kaspar and Bria Brown.

For the second year in a row, Estes Park students took 1st, 3rd, and 4th place in the Northern Colorado Regional Spelling Bee. At regionals, EP students took the 1st (Annalise Basch), 2nd (Kadynce Shotts), and 3rd (Susie Harrison), and were seven of the top ten spellers out of 40 overall competitors. Their hard work and pracChris Mota tice paid off! Annalise will represent EPSD at the Scripps State Bee in Denver in March.

The middle school had a Geography Bee on January 9th. Chris Mota was our school champion. He has submitted his test to see if he makes the finals for State Geography Bee. He will find out in March. Congratulations to Chris for winning the School Geography Bee!

Two Bobcats Make The Trek To The State Wrestling By: Coach Kevin Ash

Two Bobcat wrestlers competed in the State Wrestling Tournament (2/19-2/21) at the Pepsi Center: Hunter Kitchen at 120 lbs. and Marshall Dean at 220 lbs.

Both wrestlers came out of regionals with 4th place and that meant they would draw a 1st place qualifier from another region.

At 120 lbs., Hunter Kitchen found both his opponents to be difficult. Hunter would finish the tournament with two losses, but the experience of getting to State in his Freshman year is invaluable.

At 220 lbs., Senior Marshall Dean had similar results and would also finish the tournament with two losses. The second match would go down to the wire with Marshall on the short end of an 8-5 score. The state tournament experience was a great ending to Marshall's season.

The Bobcat Wrestlers had their end of the season banquet and then look ahead to off-season workouts/camps and continued success in the 2015-2016 season.

WHAT? : Join the Families for Estes Team for a fun filled night of

is FREE for all ages...

We will have fun prizes being raffled off through the night. If you

good times roll!

We will also have pickle ball and an open gym, there is something for everyone!

March 2015

Kristin Baird, MD DERMATOLOGY

Diana Breyer, MD PULMONOLOGY

Elise Morrison, MD Krishna Murthy, MD DERMATOLOGY

ALLERGY / ASTHMA

Allergy / Asthma

Sarah Bair, MD DERMATOLOGY

Mark Neagle, MD SLEEP DISORDERS

Kevin Cavanaugh, MD EAR, NOSE, THROAT

George Phillips, MD

UROLOGY

Michael Prochoda OPHTHALMOLOGY

Joe Lillis, MD

Joe Lutt, MD

DERMATOLOGY

Matt Pouliot, DO PAIN MANAGEMENT

Gerald McIntosh, MD NEUROLOGY

RHEUMATOLOGY

Brad Runyan, MD EAR, NOSE, THROAT

Chad Stoltz, MD CARDIOLOGY

Lawrence Meredith, MD

Lewis Strong, MD GASTROENTEROLOGY

NEUROLOGY

Scott Taylor, DPM PODIATRY

Gastroenterology

Oncology

Rheumatology

Lewis Strong, MD 970-669-5432

March 11

Elise Morrison, MD Mark Guadagnoli, MD (303) 532-2810 221-2100 March 10, 31

Matt Sorensen, MD 970-493-6337

Joe Lutt, MD 720-494-470

Cardiology

Pacemaker Clinic

Neurology

Chad Stoltz, MD EPMG 221-1000

March 17

Krishna Murthy, MD 970-221-2370

March 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 10, 11, 13, 20, 23, 24, 25, 27, 30, 31 Patrick Green, MD 221-1000 Dennis Larson, MD 221-1000 Wendy Austin, MD 970-221-1000 March 18

Cardio-Thoracic Surgery

UROLOGY

Michael Eddy, MD

970-221-1000

Chemotherapy and Infusion Clinic 970-586-2317, ext.

4176 Call for appointment

Dermatology Kristin Baird, MD (303) 532-2810

March 3, 17, 24

Dermatology

Sarah Bair, MD 970-667-3116

March 26

Joe Lillis, MD 970-667-3116

March 2

Ear, Nose, Throat Kevin Cavanaugh, MD 720-494-9111

March 9

Brad Runyan, MD 970-212-0169

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March 5, 19

March 10, 24

Sleep Disorders Pain Management

Gerald McIntosh, MD Matt Pouliot, DO 970-482-4373 970-495-0506

March 16

Podiatry

Ophthalmology

Scott Taylor, DPM EPMG (970) 577-4408 March 2, 4, 5, 12, 16, 18, 19, 25, 26

Michael Prochoda, MD - EPMG

March 13, 18

March 13

Lawrence Meredith 970-667-7664

March 10, 24

Mark Neagle, MD 970-224-9102

March 2, 3 5, 9, 10, 11,12, 16, 23, 24, 25, Pulmonology Diana Breyer, MD 26, 30, 31 970-224-9102 March 4

Anne Voorhies, PA 970-224-9102

March 13, 18

Urology Michael Eddy, MD 970-669-9100

March 16 George Phillips, MD 970-669-9100

March 2, 9, 23, 30

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Prodigy Pianist Jerry Chen At Next Music Festival Concert

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J. S. Bach’s St. John Passion

St. Bartholomew Episcopal Church in Estes Park Jerry has studied with Julia will present J. S. Bach’s St. Amada Kruger for the past 6 ½ John Passion on Palm Sunyears. He has successfully com- day, March 29 at 1:00 p.m. peted in numerous state, naat the Reel Mountain Thetional and international compe- ater. Admission is free. titions, and winning first and The St. John Passion is second place awards in all com- the story of Christ’s arrest, petitions. He has performed trial and death. Experiencthroughout Italy, receiving the ing this story as told in title of “Distinguished Musimusic by Bach is a fitting cian” and “Young Talent” in beginning to Holy Week.

Sicily (IBLA International Com- Bach, who is arguably the On March 1 you will be amazed and petition). greatest composer on western music, enthralled by the romance music of piJerry’s concert March 1 at The Stanley takes his story directly from St. John’s ano prodigy Jerry Chen.

Hotel will be an afternoon of “romance,” The concert take place this Sunday, featuring works by Rachmaninoff, March 1 at 2:00 p.m. in the MacGregor Chopin and Liszt. The complete program Ball Room, Main Building of the Stanley is on the Estes Park Music Festival webHotel. Admission is just $10.00 at the site. door, children and students are admitted March 8 brings the much anticipated “Infrared Excess” is the free. This concert is sponsored by Garrett return of Seicento Baroque Ensemble, subject of this month’s Group International.

Colorado’s premier baroque choir speEstes Valley Astronomical A true prodigy with multiple awards, cializing in the historically-informed perSociety (EVAS) meeting. th th and only 17 years old, Jerry has performances of 17 and 18 century choral EVAS and The Estes Park formed in Italy, Brazil, Russia, Mongolia, music. The 2015 Queen Christina of China and Argentina. The Music Festival Sweden program will follow this ambigu- Memorial Observatory (EPMO) welcome you to is honored to have Jerry perform for our ous icon’s controversial trail of Love, join us for a free public audience.

Power and Music. Mark your calendar star night at 1600 Manford for this can’t miss concert.

Jerry has recently returned to the Ave, just North of Estes United States after being awarded the tiA special thank you to Peterbark Produc- Park High School on Sattle of “First Place International Winner” tions for assisting with our programing, our urday, February 28th, 2015. in the Valdisotto International Piano Winter Series Sponsors, Ron and Vivian Doors open at 7 p.m. and Competition in Italy. Judged by a panel Gordon, The Community Thrift Shop, our the lecture starts about of 9 adjudicators from Brazil, Italy, Russia weekly sponsors and the Stanley Hotel.

7:30 p.m. and the United States, Jerry won “First For further information, contact our Our guest speaker for this Place” not only in the High School/Colle- business office at 970-586-9519 or visit public star night will be Caden Brown, an giate solo division but also in the High our up to date web site: estesparkmusophomore high school stuexceptional School/Collegiate Duet division (with his sicfestival.org. To receive weekly updates dent from Estes Park. He and his two lopartner, his brother Jimmy Chen). Stuof our concerts and upcoming events, cal team members, Aspen Turner and dents who competed in this competition please send an e-mail to estesparkmuTed Dumont, worked with a scientist were from Russia, China, Italy and the sicfestival@gmail.com. from NASA and Caltech over this past United States.

Like us on Facebook for photos and year to produce a new catalog of objects Following his international recognition, events. Subscription packages are availwith an unusual energy/light signature, Jerry received a personal invitation to able at the door on the day of the concert referred to as Infrared Excess (IRXS). perform a solo concert in Caldarola, or Hobert Office Services, 1140 Manford IRXS is a rare light signature in which Italy. Jerry traveled to Caldarola (sumAve, Estes Park, CO. The Stanley Hotel is an object emits light with two peaks in mer 2014) and performed in one of the pleased to offer a 20% discount on the intensity, one in the longer infrared most sought-after venues in Europe, day of the concert for dining in the Cas- wavelengths. This is very unusual, being where the BBC does their tapings. Recade Restaurant. Additional parking is sponse to his concert was so overwhelm- available behind the hotel main building. exhibited by only a few celestial objects.

The four types of objects that can create ing that he was asked to return in 2015. this type of light signature include: young stellar objects surrounded by either a disc or belt of dust (i.e., stars with planets), active galactic nuclei (Pulsars and Quasars) that are feeding on in-falling matter, galaxies that interact gravitationFree tax preparation assistance is being ally with neighboring galaxies and small Single wanna mingle? We meet on offered by AARP Tax-Aide now through old dying stars which expel shells of gas Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. Check out th Facebook at SinglesMingleinEstesPark April 14 , Estes Valley Public Library. away from their collapsing cores.

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gospel, chapters 17, 18 and 19 with a few additional verses from St. Matthew.

This is a staged version of the story in which the participants move about and interact with each other. As such, it is an extremely powerful encounter which pulls the listener into the story.

The soloist and instrumentalists are all world class musicians who enter deeply into the story and make it come alive for today.

Estes Valley Astronomical Society Meeting And Public Star Night

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Bereavement Group Meetings The Bereavement Ministry of Our Lady of the Mountains Catholic Church is offering a new session of their support group for those who have lost a loved one The program we use is called Seasons of Hope and it offers the bereaved an opportunity to come together to share in God’s love. Seasons of Hope sessions explore mourning through scripture, prayer, reflection activities and faith sharing. Anyone who is mourning the loss of a loved one is encouraged to attend and

invited to bring a guest. Our Lord assured us that those who mourn are blessed, and that they shall be comforted.

If you are feeling isolated, empty or broken-hearted, please join us for six Mondays evenings which began February 23 in the Our Lady of the Mountains Youth Room, located in the lower center of the Church. Meetings start at 7:00 p.m. All faiths are welcome. Please register by calling the Our Lady of the Mountains office, 586-8111.

Caden and his team closely examined about a hundred of the most extreme and unusual candidates to confirm the identity of seventy-six (76) never before studied sources of Infrared Excess. This work will pave the way to future research for radio astronomers who do not have access to a precise, space telescope that images in the Infrared. The team has made a lasting contribution to the ever-evolving world of cutting-edge professional astrophysical research. This work is not yet done. In addition to explaining this project, Caden will also introduce his goals for continued studies of IRXS. Public star nights are held the fourth Saturday of each month. No reservations are necessary for these nights. Just show up and enjoy an astronomical topic and (with some cooperation from the clouds) a bit of observing afterwards. The mission of EVAS is to provide free programing and events in support of our goal of promoting amateur astronomy and education in the Estes valley.

Estes Park’s Thursday Night Dine Around Starts In March

Join us in Estes Park every Thursday night in March for a town-wide dine around event! Dozens of restaurants all throughout The Village will offer a $5 tasting plate from 4:30-7:30 p.m. with a different menu each week. Stop by two or three restaurants each week to see friends, join in the fun, and taste great food from all different restaurants! Participating Restaurants are: Smokin Dave’s BBQ, Sweet Basilico, You Need

Pie! Diner, El Mex Kal, Café de Pho Thai, The Grubsteak, Ed’s Cantina, Antonio’s New York Pizza, Claire’s on the Park, Cheesy Lee’s Pizza, Estes Park Brewery, The Big Horn, Pepper’s Mexican Grill, and The Wild Rose. Check out this website for more information! www.estesparkdinearound.blogspot.co m For information on participating as a restaurant, or for general questions, contact val@youneedpie.com.

Friday, February 27, 2015

Where the Estes Valley has been coming

for REAL ESTATE SOLUTIONS since 1985.

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Estes Village Properties, LTD.

New Listing

$689,000 1290-13450 Strong Ave

RIVERFRONT LOCATION! Fall River at Fawn Valley Inn. New Carpet! Perfect get-a-way w/rental income opport. HOA fee inc. pool, hot tub, cable tv, wifi, water, sewer, trash, ext. maint. Home Warranty. $125,000 2760 Fall River Road A-5

3 BR, 3 BATH secluded custom home in Arapaho Meadows. Lovely, treed lot w/majestic rock formations & excellent views. Hardwood floors, open living/dining, huge kitchen. Must see! $573,000 2365 Arapaho Rd

PRIVATELY LOCATED OFF FALL RIVER ROAD Lot 1 of Deer Ridge Subdivision is a great place to build your mountain home. Plentiful wildlife. Level building envelope & utilities close by.

CHARMING 6 RM B&B nestled in towering pine trees. 3 sep structures on 1.75acres w/orig period detail. Fully furnished incl. antiques! Use as B&B, an investment, or residence.

$154,000 Little Prospect Road.

$995,000 1060 Marys Lake Rd

BLACK CANYON HILLS HOME

$830,000 450 Prospector Lane

Kathleen Baker Broker Assoc.

Randy Good Broker Assoc.

Vicky Holler Broker

THIS UPDATED HOME features 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms and offers ample space for guests or the whole family.

Check out the views from the awesome south facing deck.

Custom 3 bed/3 bath home,1.5 acres in The Reserve, in the pines w/Longs Peak view. Loaded w/ special features incl 3 fireplaces & fireplace on patio,3+ garage.

GOLF COURSE LOCATION. Stylish 3 bed, 3 bath ranch w/ walk out lower level.

Great room w/ fireplace, hardwood floors, family room, plus media room.

Beautiful, park like setting.

$445,000 681 Conifer Lane

$850,000 1175 Coyote run

$389,000 1140 Fairway Club Cir #2

BEAUTIFUL LOT with great views & easy access. 1.59 acres. Rock outcroppings on gentle sloping wooded lot only 3 miles from town.

COLORADO LIVING AT ITS BEST!

ONE ACRE BUILDING LOT above Marys Lake with scenic views. Water, sewer and gas available. Adjacent lot is also for sale.

$69,500 19 Juniper Ln

$139,900 TBD Kiowa Ct Lot 8

$175,000 TBD Homestead Ln

OWNER FINANCING 3.07 Acre lot on Little Prospect Road. Building envelopes amongst the trees, rock out croppings or grassy meadows. Great views! Sewer tap paid.

w/views of Longs Peak & Divide, gran. counters, wd floors, vltd ceilings, HVAC & in-flr rad heat, 1-level living, deck, home theatre, rec room & wet bar.

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$424,900 355 Kiowa Dr

INCOME PRODUCING CONDOMINIUM. End unit, open floor plan with fireplace. In wonderful condition, furnishings included. Common amenities include pool and hot tub.

CROISER MTN VIEWS. Easy access off Dunraven Glade, 3.24 acres, electric to building site w/roughed in driveway. Can be your place of tranquility. $89,900 11 Miller Fork Rd

GREAT MOUNTAIN VIEWS from this secluded lot. Panoramic views of Lumpy Ridge & Mummy Range as well as the valley below. Adorned with mature pine trees and rock outcroppings.

½ duplex ranch style condo w/hardwood floors, gas fireplace, vltd ceilings, redwood deck, priv. covered entrance. Views of Longs, Meeker, Twin Sisters.

$284,900 1880 Sketchbox Ln 2

$98,500 558 Upper Venner Rd

$327,000 1600 Wapiti Cir 29

Mary Murphy Broker Assoc.

ESTATE LOT IN THE PROMONTORY. 2+ acres in this exclusive neighborhood.

End of street location. Trees, mountain views, seclusion. Irreplaceable property.

$239,000 O Promontory Dr.

$164,500 2625 Marys Lake Rd #18B

NEWER ESTES PARK CABIN nestled in the pines. 2 story great room w/fireplace.

Hardwood floors, hickory cabinets & granite counters, Furnishings avail., seller will consider a trade!

Dave Kiser Broker Assoc.

FINAL CONDO in this phase of construction at The Meadow. 3 bedroom, end unit, one level living. There is still time to choose your finishes. Great vacation rental income property or make this your Estes Park home.

WORRY FREE, LUXURIOUS LIVING!

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NICELY APPOINTED 3-BR 3 BATH CONDO w/2-car garage. Views of Longs Peak, Meeker & Twin Sisters. End unit w/beautiful trim & finishes. Maint-free living makes this the perfect home.

$264,900 1769 Wildfire Rd

970-586-4425, 800-726-1405

320 East Elkhorn, PO Box 4130 Estes Park, CO 80517

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Answering The Question: What To Read Next?

By Cheryl Homan-Wendell, Adult Services Librarian

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I have a voracious reader at my house.

Although homework has priority, I know I can find my daughter in her bedroom each night, following the adventures of lost boys or teenage spies. At the start of last December’s school break, I realized in desperation that the girl had nothing to read. Nada. She had just finished the last book in a series that had kept her reading at the breakfast table for the past 4 weeks.

I knew I had to do something quick -time was of the essence before the dreaded “B” word began showing up in conversations. (yes, BORED). Lucky for her, her mom works at the Estes Valley Library and loves to find the answer to the question: What to read next?

For many, marching right into the library’s book stacks and hunting for a new author on their own is easy. The Estes Valley Library has some helpful genre collections that make this kind of adventure do-able for many readers, including special places for Mysteries, Science Fiction, Westerns, and Christian Fiction. There’s even a great section especially for Teens. For other readers, it can sometimes seem like the proverbial needle in the haystack.

If you are someone who would like some guidance in this quest, the Estes Valley Library has knowledgeable staff that can help you find answers. Set up a

time to meet with a librarian for reading recommendations. Come armed to this 30-minute “Book-a-Librarian” appointment with at least one title that you really liked (and perhaps a couple that you hated). Also, give some thought as to why the book resonated with you, for good or bad. Do you like storylines that are action-packed? Or are you someone who enjoys a more leisurely pace? Can you lose yourself in angst-filled dramas, or do you love to laugh with a feel-good memoir? The descriptors you can proffer will help us to help you.

Format is another variable you should give some thought to. Are you a commuter who listens to audiobooks while you drive? Are you an eBook aficionado? Or is Large Print your collection of choice? Not every title is available in every format, but your preferences are something we will use when looking for your next ‘best read.’

A word note of caution here: this staff person has NOT read all the books in the library. Nor will this person know just by looking at you that you love nonfiction post-World-War-II memoirs. But, once empowered with a few insights into your favorite type of reading, we have many tools to help direct you to find the next (book) love in your life. Call us or stop in to schedule your Book-a-Librarian appointment. We’ll have an enjoyable visit and together we’ll open doors to some valuable new reading possibilities.

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Money At The Movies: “How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying” It is remembered as one of the liveliest film-musicals of the 1960s—and it’s the opening movie in a series at the Estes Valley Library spotlighting cinema that draws upon money and finance for thematic backdrop. “How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying” will be shown on the big screen in the Hondius Community Room on Saturday, March 7 at 3:00 p.m. Admission is free, and snacks and refreshments will be on hand, courtesy of the Friends & Foundation of the Estes Valley Library.

This spirited film charts the meteoric rise of an ambitious window washer (Robert Morse), who, with the help of a simple guidebook, gets the job, gets the girl (Michele Lee), and gets the attention of the Big Boss (Rudy Vallee).

It took United Artists five and a half years after the Broadway opening in the fall of 1961 to turn “How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying” into a movie in the spring of 1967, perhaps because the show had one of the longest runs in theater history up to that time.

The film includes a roster of well-loved musical numbers including “The Company Way,” “Been a Long Day,” “I Believe in You,” as well as the film’s title song.

With 2015 marking the final year of the

Common Cents Counts project, the March film series spotlights movies with a whimsical take on finances. The project’s consultant, Marsha Yelick, will offer insights for audience members to watch for while they view these screen classics.

For additional films scheduled this month, see the newsletter “Gatherings,” available online or in print at the Library.

For more information, visit estesvalleylibrary.org or call (970) 5868116.

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Email Basics To Today’s Gadgets: New Tech Classes For March

Two brand-new workshops debut at the Estes Valley Library in March, joining the roster of popular computer-technology workshops that began in January.

The Library’s sessions are all designed for a variety of learning levels and based on many community requests for hands-on instruction. All classes are being facilitated under the helpful instruction of Library Tech Guide Diana Laughlin.

Workshops are free, but advanced signup is required to ensure seating. Sign-up is available at estesvalleylibrary.org or by contacting the Library directly.

Here is a roster of this March’s upcoming workshops: “Computer Very Basics: Just for Beginners” (Monday, March 9, 5:30-7:00 p.m.

– Computer Commons). This session is ideal for those who have never or rarely ever used a computer. Learn how to utilize the mouse and keyboard while logging into the Library’s public computers.

Participants will gain an overview of common programs, printing steps, and learn to identify safe sites. Students will learn on a Mac, and many of the basic skills will apply to a Windows PC as well.

“Safety and Security on the Internet” (Friday, March 13, 10:00- 11:30 a.m.— Computer Commons). Participants will learn how to protect their identity and to recognize scams while banking, shopping, and keeping in touch with friends and family online. The session will review common types of online scams, with tips on how to recognize suspicious

websites and emails. Attendees will learn to identify secure websites, determine when it’s safe to enter personal and credit card information, and measure the strength of passwords used.

“Listen to Music for Free” (Wednesday, March 18, 1:30- 2:30 p.m.—Wasson Room). Your iPad, iPhone, Android phone, or tablet all offer ways to access your favorite songs and discover new sounds. This workshop will demonstrate how to stream music online and create free radio stations personalized to your interests. Bring your own device.

Email Basics for Beginners (Friday, March 20, 10:00-11:30 a.m. – Computer Commons). Before attending this class, schedule a Book-a-Librarian session for help creating a free Gmail account. During class, participants will send and receive their first emails—and add family and friends to their contacts list. Learn about safety concerns such as how to recognize suspicious email.

“Gadgets: What’s Right for You?” (Monday, March 23, 5:30-7:00 p.m. – Wasson Room). iPads, Kindles, Nooks, MacBooks, smart phones: the list can seem overwhelming. How do you know which you need? At this session, you’ll get to experiment with different devices and hear an overview on the functions of each.

“Internet Basics: Keeping Informed, Keeping In Touch” (Monday, March 30, 5:30-7:30 p.m.—in the Computer Commons). Learn to find the information you need online. Participants will gain familiarity with the many tools and resources available on the Internet: healthcare, business, banking, government, staying in touch with family and friends, managing one’s library account, and more.

Additional workshops scheduled in April and May. Those are listed in the newsletter “Gatherings,” available online or in print at the Library.

Registration for any workshops may be done at the Calendar link at estesvalleylibrary.org. For registration assistance or additional information, contact the Library at (970) 586-8116.

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By: Katherine Dumont, Teen Services Guide

The Estes Valley Library has recently acquired a green screen. Green screens are used in photo and video production to allow the producer to insert replacement backgrounds and create special effects. In other words, utilizing photo software, you could put yourself in front of the Eiffel Tower and pretend you went to Paris, or you could film someone flying through space!

For now, green screen access is limited solely for use at special Library-sponsored programs.

The Library is hosting a “Teen Green Screen” playtime on Saturday, March 14 from 1:00-4:00 p.m. Participants will learn to set up the screen, spend some time being creative in front of the camera, and then use iMovie to produce their own short film. This is an introductory course, and library staff wishes to make it clear that we are still rather novices with

the software ourselves! In other words, we will be learning the process all together!

Though this is a “teen event,” interested adults are welcome to drop in to this program to check out the green screen while it is set up. Future plans are being explored to make the green screen available for more general use.

Our green screen is quite large: 12 by 18 feet! This means that it is not just a portrait backdrop—this one can actually be walked on (with clean feet)! Using the magic of video effects and technology, you can superimpose your objects or actors onto virtual backgrounds. You can shrink down a full-size person and place him or her on top on a can of soup or simulate your own weather report—the possibilities are endless.

The trick to transporting your subject from the real word into digital territory is a technology called Chroma key. Using the process of “keying,” one can isolate an individual color value in an image and use software to replace that value with transparency. Then, you can superimpose another image and allow it to show through the affected transparent areas.

This technique can be done with any color, but green and blue are the most typical choices because they are the most different from normal skin tones.

For more information, contact me at kdumont@Estesvalleylibrary.org or 5868116 ext. 833.

March Teen Book Club: Zusak’s “The Book Thief”

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Books are now available at the Estes Valley Library for participants in the next teen book club. On Thursday, March 5 at 6:30 p.m., the spotlight is on the Markus Zusak’s acclaimed novel, “The Book Thief.” Advance sign-up is required and may be done online at estesvalleylibrary.org.

Participants may pick up their copy of the book at the Library to read in advance.

“The Book Thief ” is set in Nazi Germany between 1939 and 1945. Ingeniously narrated by Death, it follows the story of young Liesel Meminger, who is taken from her mother and sent to live

with strangers. Liesel is fascinated by books and is desperate to learn to read so that she can understand the world around her. Participants will discuss the historical significance of and the relationships in the novel and then watch the movie. Participants may also enjoy some pea soup, inspired by the book’s character Rosa.

After the discussion, attendees will be invited to stay and watch the film based on the novel.

Thursday’s event is especially for teens age 13 and up. Those with questions about either book event may contact Teen Services Guide Katherine Dumont at kdumont@estesvalleylibrary.org or call (970) 586-8116.

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epnews.com information. Thursday, September 9, 1999, at 8 a.m. I went straight to the urologist. I urgently told the nurse I needed to be seen by the doctor, something isn’t Can you remember what you were doright and I need his help. She was hesiing at 23? When I was 23, I was a senior tant, they had a full schedule. I had to be in college at North Carolina State Univer- seen so I persistently requested to see a sity in Raleigh, NC. I was president of the doctor. Luckily, he happened to hear me Student Chapter of the Society of Ameri- making a fuss and imcan Foresters and had big plans to travel mediately took me to Oregon. I should have been hanging back. The doctor perout with my friends, planning graduation formed his routine and about to embark on my life long caexam, it was clear reer. Instead I was sitting in chemothersomething was wrong. apy every week, immersed in doctors’ He left to consult a ravisits and drowning in doubts of what the diologist who did a sefuture would hold. Early in the fall series of ultrasound exams. mester of 1999, I was at the infirmary on He then contacted another campus for a regular check-up looking practitioner. After the three through pamphlets on a shelf in the wait- exams I sat in the waiting room iming room, when I noticed a Self-Breast patiently waiting for the results. It Exam pamphlet and then next to, barely seemed like forever. When they called discernable I noticed a Testicular Selfme back I desperately looked for an anExam pamphlet. You hear of Self-Breast swer in their faces. Just as I suspected exams all of the time, on the news, in something wasn’t right and I received health class, but hardly remarks about a news no one ever wants to hear. On a testicular self-exam. I glanced through it regular Thursday afternoon I was diagbriefly, enough to know this is something nosed with Stage 1 Testicular Cancer.

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“Why I Relay”

“Animal, Vegetable, Miracle:” Focus Of March Book Discussion Salud Family Health Centers and the Estes Valley Library are hosting the next Reading is Doctor Recommended book discussion on Thursday, March 19 at 7:00 p.m. That evening’s featured title will be “Animal, Vegetable, Miracle” by Barbara Kingsolver. On the subjects of food and nutrition, “Animal, Vegetable, Miracle” has become a sort of modern classic since its debut in 2007.

In the book, Kingsolver explores an old truth: we are what we eat. The author and her family decide to leave behind the industrialfood pipeline, seeking out only the food raised in their own neighborhood, grown at home, or opting to do without it.

Along the way, their good-humored search yields some surprising discoveries about everything from turkey sex life to overly zealous zucchini plants. “Animal, Vegetable, Miracle” makes a passionate case for putting the kitchen back at the

center of family life and diversified farms at the center of the American diet.

For those attending the discussion, a limited number of copies are available at the Library, made possible by the Salud Family Health Centers Foundation.

The event is part of a continuing book discussion series sponsored in partnership by the Library and Salud Family Health Centers. New participants are welcome, and while advance reading of the book is encouraged, interested individuals who have not read the book are also welcome to attend. Chazz Glaze, community outreach specialist for Salud, will facilitate the evening’s conversation.

Advance registration for the free March 19 program may be made at estesvalleylibrary.org. For more information about the event, contact the Library at (970) 586-8116, or visit estesvalleylibrary.org to sign up.

cramming for exams. Now, what does the future hold? If I never went to the doctor, if I never happened upon that pamphlet, if I never did the testicular self-exam I wouldn’t be here. As I am thinking all of this, a small voice in the back of my head said, “Yeah, but because you did, you have a fighting chance.” Right then my perspective changed. I was going to beat cancer! After several second opinions, and a trip to IU Medical Center, I started treatment on November 1, 1999. While everyone else was panicking about the end of an era, I was thinking cancer won’t kill me and neither will Y2K. Just as I thought before this mixed germ cell tumor had caused a lot of unwanted ruckus in my life. One day a week I was free from doctors’ appointments, treatment and tests. Luckily, my friends gave me video games to play; it was a small, but very meaningful gesture. Before I knew it was the end of December and all over. I could finally continue on with my life.

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valuable lessons. It showed me all of the support I had from my family, friends, roommates and community. It taught me that information doesn’t always find you.

Sometimes you happen upon it and sometimes we should be looking for it. I learned that when the going gets tough, you need to lean on the folks that love you and don’t close them out. They are your champions-they struggle with you and most importantly they succeed with you. My life changed in the matter of hours. Today I spend my hours on a different side of cancer. I support Relay For Life and the American Cancer Society.

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Betty DeYoung March 23, 1930 - February 20, 2015 Betty Nixon DeYoung, 84, of Houston, formerly of Port Arthur, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 20, 2015.

The family takes solace in knowing that she is now in the loving arms of our Heavenly Father. She was born on March 23, 1930, in Port Arthur, to Bertha Corkran Nixon and Barney Allen Nixon.

Betty graduated from Port Arthur Jefferson High School in 1948 and she and A.J. were married on August 28th of that year. She was a Proof Auditor at Merchants Bank and later an Internal Auditor for Sabine Bank until she retired in 1982. Betty and A.J. moved to Estes Park, Colorado where they enjoyed their retirement for twenty years, before moving to Fredericksburg in 2003, where she lived until 2011 at which time she moved to Houston to be close to family and entered an assisted living facility.

Betty was a member of Trinity Baptist Church in Port Arthur for thirty-five

years where she served as a Sunday School Teacher. She was a member of Estes Park Baptist Church and then became a member of First Baptist Church of Fredericksburg.

Survivors include her son, Jim DeYoung and his wife, Lauren, of Houston; daughter, Suzanne Walstad of Houston; grandchildren, Lauren and Kyle Walstad both of Houston; sister, Myrtle Dowden of Nederland; sister-in-law, Barbara Nixon of Bridge City; and several nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her husband of sixty years, A.J. DeYoung; parents, Bertha Corkran Nixon and Barney Nixon; sister, Hazel; and brother, Charles.

We would like to sincerely thank Janice Young and her staff at Serenity House and Janice Hoffman with Excel Hospice who cared for her with love and special attention.

A gathering of Mrs. DeYoung’s family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Thursday, February 26, 2015, at Broussard’s, 505 North 12th Street, Nederland. Her funeral Service will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, February 27, 2015, at Broussard’s Mortuary, Nederland with Dr. Don Higginbotham officiating. Interment will follow at Memory Gardens of Jefferson County, Nederland.

Robert (Bob) Dale Spain 01/28/1955 -02/09/2015 Service was held at Church of God Seventh Day, Thornton, CO on Friday February 20th 2015.

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Mary Nell Hardin Estes Park resident Mary Nell Hardin died early Friday morning February 20, 2015 at her home.

Mary Nell Wendt was born February 21, 1931 in Memphis, TN. Her parents were Richard and Rachel Lucille (Collier) Wendt. She graduated from Rhoades College with a Bachelor’s Degree in History. She was employed at Jacobson’s Stores in customer service.

In 1994 she moved to Estes Park where she was a member of St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church and an active volunteer in many charitable organizations including the Community Thrift Store

of Estes Park and the Estes Valley Library. In 2013, she was named Volunteer of the Year at the Library. She also maintained her membership in Kappa Delta Sorority.

Mary Nell is survived by her son Clay Hardin of Peru, brother Dr. Richard Wendt, daughter in law Linda Hardin, grandchildren Erin and Alli Hardin, Emma, Caroline and Luke Miller and great grandson Xander Hardin. She was preceded in death by a daughter Kathleen “Katie” Miller in 2001.

A Requiem Mass will celebrate Mary Nell’s life on Saturday February 28, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Bartholomew’s Church in care of Allnutt Funeral Service 1302 Graves Ave. Estes Park, CO 80517.

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

John C. Hess John C. Hess, beloved husband, father and grandfather passed away Tuesday February 17, 2015 in Grand Rapids, MI. He is survived by his wife, Terri, of 43 years; son Christopher, and daughter Nicole. He also has daughter-in-law Sherry and two beautiful grandchildren to remember how wonderful he was.

A man of few words and little wants, John leaves behind a legacy of more than family; he leaves behind custom built homes throughout Estes Park. A contractor at heart he believed in quality and doing things right the first time.

His lessons, his love, and his sense of humor will always be with his family.

John’s life may have been short at just 63 years, but he touched many lives.

His battle with Frontotemporal Dementia is over, leaving him to be in peace with his parents and two brothers who preceded him in death. John’s family will honor him in the summer by bringing him home to Estes Park.

Muriel Ream in the majestic Rocky Mountains.

A stickler when it came to grammar, Muriel taught her children and grandchildren the distinction between “who” and “whom,” and admonished them to never leave the house without sunscreen! She was famous for her lamb roast Muriel Elizawith mint jelly, and made sure no one beth Ream (nee Howe), passed away ever left her home hungry. With her peacefully at her home in Brookfield, clever sense of humor, Muriel could Wisconsin on February 19, 2015. She outwit anyone, even in her final days. was 94 years old.

She devoted her life to her family and Muriel was born October 7, 1920 in they will miss her greatly.

Oak Park, Illinois. She lived in Estes Muriel is preceded in death by her Park with her husband, Reverend Norhusband, Rev. Norman S. Ream. She is man S. Ream from 1983 to 2002. An survived by her four children, Claudia accomplished pianist, Muriel played for Browne, Norman H. Ream, Roger R. Shepherd of the Mountains Lutheran Ream, and Sarah Wille (formerly of Church and was an active member of Estes Park). She is also survived by 11 the P.E.O. Her hobbies included comgrandchildren and five great-grandposing music, tracing her family’s gechildren. nealogy, and hiking and snowshoeing

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“Nearly Free” Bridge Classes–Installment 2 A series of bridge classes will start on Tuesday evenings March 10th, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at the Methodist Church on Fish Hatchery Road. This is open to anyone, but reservations are required so that adequate materials can be available. There will be four classes to expand the bridge player into the ideas and methods in competitive bidding. Each class includes declarer play and defensive leads in addition to the primary bidding topics of; Preemptive Bids, Overcalls & Advances, Takeout Doubles and The Competitive Auction. Audrey Grant’s text “Bridge Basics 2 – Competitive Bidding will be used

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as the resource.

The instructor is John Krueger, a Life Master, and manager/director of the local American Contract Bridge League club.

The classes are free, however, there is a charge for the use of the church of $1 per student. If students wish to purchase the book for these classes, the discounted cost with shipping will be $12. Books can be shared by spouses.

Please contact John Krueger at markru_99@yahoo.com, or 970-4434374 for more information or to reserve your place in either class.

Employment

Job Announcement Opening Date: February 27, 2015 Closing Date: until filled Do you have a strong work ethic, enjoy working outdoors, and are looking for a position where you will learn new skills and work with a dynamic team? The EVRPD is currently assembling a summer staff of motivated individuals who will maintain the properties and work at the camp stores at the Estes Park Campground at Mary’s Lake and East Portal.

SEASONAL CAMPGROUNDS MAINTENANCE WORKER This employment position requires the ability to perform a variety of routine and skilled maintenance, construction, custodial, and repair activities involving campground buildings, grounds, and equipment. Duties include but are not limited to cleaning fire rings, cleaning bathrooms, landscaping projects, pool maintenance, various plumbing and electrical repairs, assisting with trash/recycle management, and general upkeep of the campgrounds. Part-time positions may be available depending on staffing needs.

SEASONAL GUEST SERVICES ASSOCIATE This position requires excellent interpersonal and customer service skills, a positive and hospitable disposition, computer proficiency, and the ability to multi-task in order to complete tasks effectively. The Guest Services Associate is responsible for checking in guests, providing information about the Campgrounds and the Estes Valley area, selling store merchandise and other goods, performing various reporting tasks, stocking the camp store, answering questions in person and over the phone, resolving guest issues and most importantly, demonstrating dedication and willingness to provide outstanding customer service.

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Salary Range: $9.00 - $12.00/hour; DOE; DOQ. Benefits include employee discounts at all District facilities.

These positions begin in April and finish in mid- October.

Normal Working Hours: : 35 – 40 hours over 5 days per week. Schedule may include weekends and holidays during the camping season.

Applications and a complete job description may be obtained from our website at www.evrpd.com or from the EVRPD Administration Office at 690 Big Thompson Avenue. Please submit employment applications to: Estes Valley Recreation and Park District, Attention Zenda Smith; P.O. Box 1379, Estes Park, CO 80517, or email employee application to zenda@evrpd.com EEO/AA/ADA

Visit Estes Park has an opening for a full time Partner and Group Development Manager.

Visit Estes Park has an opening for a part time or full time Office Manager.

Responsibilities include developing and maintaining strong partner relationships with local businesses within the District. Responsible for education of the activities and value of Visit Estes Park. Duties include sales and service of advertising products, including web based services, Visitor Center advertising, and print advertising. Research, develop, price, implement and sell new partner advertising products. Will be responsible for leads and groups sales including conference and international.

Must be very motivated, a self-starter, proficient with technology, have excellent communication skills and thrive in a fast-paced, progressive environment. Ideal candidate has at least 5 years of sales and relationship building experience.

Responsibilities include copy writing/editing, project management, CRM and CMS management, data entry, administrative & operational duties, bookkeeping and financial reporting. Ideal candidate will have experience in QuickBooks, Microsoft Excel, and general bookkeeping procedures; have excellent written communication skills; be proficient with technology; and thrive in a fast-paced, progressive environment. Marketing, public relations/journalism or sales experience a plus.

Salary is commensurate with experience in the range of $2,996 - $3,667 monthly plus benefits.

Description is also available on VisitEstesPark.com/Careers Submit resume and cover letter to EFogarty@VisitEstesPark.com by March 13

Salary is commensurate with experience in the range of $2583 - $2917 monthly for a full time employee plus benefits for the full time position.

Description is also available on VisitEstesPark.com/Careers Submit resume and cover letter to EFogarty@VisitEstesPark.com

by March 13.

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Harmony Foundation, an adult alcohol/ drug residential treatment center in Estes Park has the following openings available: â&#x20AC;˘ Full time Housekeeping Team Member Job requirements include previous experience in housekeeping. Must be extremely responsible and have current Colorado driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license. The hours for this position are Thursday through Monday 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Harmony provides a competitive salary/benefits package and a beautiful campus work environment.

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

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

Immediate opening for a Part Time Resort Housekeeper Sundays and Mondays only 9a-3p until May. No experience necessary but applicants must be hard working, honest, neat in appearance and able to read, write and communicate in English to be considered.

Call 970-586-3627 or come by 1150 W. Elkhorn Ave.

SEASONAL PARK AND TRAIL MAINTENANCE WORKER Opening Date: Feb 20, 2015

Closing Date: March 06, 2015

Normal Working Hours: Generally 5:30 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. or 7 A.M. to 3:30 P.M., depending upon daily work schedule. Some weekend and holiday work may be required.

Position Summary: Under supervision of the Parks & Trails Maintenance Manager, the Seasonal Maintenance Worker is a non-exempt position under FLSA, responsible for executing and performing duties for the Estes Valley Recreation and Park Districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Parks Department. Duties include general maintenance work on parks, and trails. This position requires the ability to perform a variety of routine and skilled maintenance, construction, custodial, and repair activities involving parks and recreation buildings, grounds, and equipment.

Pay Range: $9.00 to $11.00 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience. Limited recreation program benefits are included.

Interested applicants must complete an EVRPD application (available at EVRPDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Administration Office, 690 Big Thompson Avenue in Estes Park or at www.evrpd.com).

Send application to: Estes Valley Recreation and Park District Attention Herb Loveall 690 Big Thompson Ave, PO Box 1379 Estes Park, CO 80517 For more information, contact Herb Loveall at 765-299-1805 or herb@evrpd.com

PARKS/TRAILS MAINTENANCE MANAGER Opening Date: February 4, 2015

Closing Date: March 1, 2015 or until filled

The Parks/Trails Maintenance Manager position requires a minimum of three yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; experience in sports fields and parks maintenance, trails maintenance, or a related field with a minimum of three yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; experience in supervising outdoor maintenance teams. A bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree from an accredited college or university with major work in parks management, landscape architecture, recreation, natural resources, environmental science or similar field or a combination of experience and education required to perform the job effectively.

The selected applicant must have a valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license. First Aid, CPR, and AED certification or the ability to obtain these within 6 months upon hire is necessary. A pesticide applicator license, CPSI and/or CPRP certification, and related licenses or certifications are preferred.

Pay Range: $40,277 - $54,490 annually DOE; DOQ Benefits: 457 tax-deferred retirement plan, excellent health, dental, vision and life benefits, other benefits included Normal Working Hours: 7 AM to 3:30 PM (weekdays); 6 AM to 2:30 PM during peak summer hours with occasional evening and weekend hours Applications and a job description may be obtained from our website at www.evrpd.com. Submit an employment application and resume on or before the closing date to: Estes Valley Recreation and Park District, Attention Skyler Rorabaugh; 690 Big Thompson Ave, PO Box 1379, Estes Park, CO 80517, or email employee application and resume to skyler@evrpd.com EEO/AA/ADA

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Employment ESTES VALLEY WATERSHED COALITION Watershed Coordinator Estes Park, Colorado

The Watershed Coordinator will lead disaster-related restoration efforts in Estes Valley while seeking to address all issues attendant to that watershed including flood resiliency, ecological health, water quality, wildlife habitat and riparian stability.

Primary Duties: â&#x20AC;˘ Project Management â&#x20AC;˘ Coordinate Board activities â&#x20AC;˘ Community Outreach and Education â&#x20AC;˘ Staff Management, Oversight and Organizational Sustainability â&#x20AC;˘ Grant-writing

Required Qualifications â&#x20AC;˘ Bachelors Degree or Masters Degree in Watershed Science, planning or related resource management field plus a minimum of 2 years professional experience. â&#x20AC;˘ Excellent skills in interpersonal relationships, organizational effectiveness, community outreach, consensus building and program management. â&#x20AC;˘ Strong skills in procuring and managing grants from private, corporate and government sources.

To Apply: Please visit website for complete job description and application instructions. www.mysnyder.com

Murphyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s River Lodge Is looking for Front Desk Staff

Seeking an out going, positive person to answer phones, check in guests and provide positive guest rela tions. Drop off resume and references at 481 W. Elkhorn Ave. Call Loretta at 970-480-2955

PAINTERS NEEDED! Busy painting contractor needs help.

Experience required. Work outdoors this summer. Part time now; full time in the spring.

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

Office Support Position BioLynceus is seeking a PT office support team member. Position requires experience with administrative support in a business environment. Applicants must be proficient in receptionist skills, customer service, office equipment and software. Position requires outgoing, friendly communication, phone skills, strong organizational skills, and problem solving abilities. $10-12 per hour Send resumes to careers@biolynceus.com

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

Facilities Manager Public Works Dept. $2,316 - $3,358 per pay period Close Date: March 2, 2015 (Town employment application required)

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 PO Box 1200, Estes Park, CO 80517; or Fax 970-577-4770

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

Rams Horn Village Resort has year round full time and part time positions available in our Guest Services/Housekeeping Department:

Competitive pay based on experience, plus benefits package for full time employees. Great working environment in Estes Parkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only Gold Crown Resort.

Our business stays busy year round and 40 hours per week are guaranteed through the winter. We are looking for energetic, dependable people who are able to perform physical labor. Fridays and Saturdays are required.

Fill out an application at Rams Horn Village Resort, 1565 Colo. Hwy 66. EEOE

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

Service patients in their home for oxygen and equipment needs.

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

Growth opportunities are excellent.

Drug-free workplace. EOE.

Fax resume to 970-586-8469 or come in for application. 1184 B Graves Ave.

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

Prospect Park Living Center CNA â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Full Time RNâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; Full Time and PRN Unit Coordinator â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Full Time Med/Surg CNA â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Full Time RN - PRN

Physical Therapy Physical Therapist â&#x20AC;&#x201C; PRN Environmental Services Housekeeper â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Part Time

Laboratory Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Technician â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Full Time Dietary Department Registered Dietician â&#x20AC;&#x201C; PRN Dietary Aide - PRN

Send cover letter and resume to hr@epmedcenter.com or visit our website at epmedcenter.com and fill out an application.

EPMC offers competitive wages and benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Guest Services/Front Desk Position Available Year round/Full Time And Year round/Part Time Della Terra Mountain Chateau is seeking friendly, detail oriented employees to join our team.

Apply in person at Della Terra Mountain Chateau, 3501 Fall River Road or send resume and cover letter to info@dellaterramountainchateau.com

Rams Horn Village Resort has year round full time and part time positions available in our Reservations Department.

Competitive pay based on experience, plus benefits package. Great working environment in Estes Parkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only Gold Crown Resort. We are looking for dependable, motivated, detail-oriented individuals with excellent communication, organizational, and computer skills and who are able to work in a fastpaced office environment.

Front Desk experience preferred.

Fill out an application at Rams Horn Village Resort, 1565 Colo. Hwy 66. EEOE

The Estes Park Housing Authority is currently taking applications for its Housing Operations Manager Operations and Management of the EPHA programs including Section 8 and Rentals. General office practices & computer skills needed.

Excellent communication and customer service skills necessary. Section 8 program and property management experience very helpful. Salary range approximately $40,000-$54,900. Excellent benefit package including Health, Dental, Vision and PERA. Applications and job description available at the EPHA office or on our website www.esteshousing.org PO Box 1200 500 Big Thompson Ave Estes Park, CO 80517 Or call 970-577-3730 for additional information Position open until filled.

The Estes Park Housing Authority is an equal opportunity employer.

Rocky Mountain National Park (Estes Park) is now hiring Motor Vehicle Operators (Custodial) for the 2015 summer season. This is a 40 hour a week position which starts at $15.51 per hour and runs from May through September.

The open period to apply for this position is February 2nd to February 15th 2015. You must apply at WWW.USAJOBS.GOV. Applications sent to Rocky Mountain National Park will not be accepted.

Employment

Year Round Assistant Baker Assoc. Dir. Info Systems & Tech Buildings Maintenance Technician Center Services & Support Office Manager Food Service Storeroom Supervisor General Maintenance - Evening shift Vehicle Maintenance Technician Seasonal & Part Time (PT) Positions We have many other openings; please see our website!

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

~ JOIN OUR TEAM ~ Estes Park Lodging Resort Looking For: Full Time Position with The Estes Park Housing Authority

Now Hiring For Training

Spring & Summer help, Possible year-round positions for

Waitstaff Staff & Hostess Staff.

Apply in person at: 1350 Fall River Road

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General Maintenance/ Grounds Keeper

Maintenance experience needed.

Housekeeping Daytime hours

Pick up applications at front desk, ask for Kay. 1885 Sketchbox Ln.

Looking for honest, reliable, hard working

Housekeepers

Experienced preferred.

30-40 hours per week,nights, weekends, holidays required.

Pay based on experience. Reliable transportation a must. Please apply in person with resume at 1400 David Dr.

Highlands Presbyterian Camp & Retreat Center in Allenspark is seeking part-time year round housekeeping staff, kitchen staff and a front desk host. Hours vary based on the season. Valid CO driver's license and background check required.

Apply online at www.highlandscamp.org or email your resume to info@highlandscamp.org. For more information contact Brad at 303-747-2888.

Summer Staff Openings

Music-loving camp nurses (2), kitchen staff (4), office asst., and more. Open until filled.

See full descriptions and application instructions at rockyridge.org/about/about.php#tabs-5 or email RRMC@RockyRidge.org

Town of Estes Park Seasonal Employment Opportunities Mar 30-Sep 26 The Town of Estes Park is accepting applications for the following Seasonal positions: Street Maintenance Parks Maintenance Fairgrounds Maintenance Fairgrounds Clerical Visitor Services Community Service Officer Hiring rate $10.50 - $13.50 depending on experience Positions open until filled

Home Care

Come and join an organization living the wonderful mission of helping seniors age independently at home through support and healthcare services provided by InnovAgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s valued employees.

InnovAge Homecare North In Estes Park is currently seeking HOME CARE PERSONAL CARE WORKERS & CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANTS. Full Time and PRN. All Shifts. Positions available.

PRN RNâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;position also available.

Ideal applicants will have at least a year experience working with the elderly in some capacity.

Apply online at www.myinnovage.org Or call for more information (970) 586-3118

Applications are located at: â&#x2013;Ş Town Hall 170 MacGregor Ave. west foyer (Mon-Fri 8 am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5 pm) â&#x2013;Ş www.estes.org/jobs â&#x2013;Ş Submit Town application, resume and cover letter to: â&#x2013;Ş Town of Estes Park, Attn: HR â&#x2013;Ş PO Box 1200, Estes Park, CO 80517; or â&#x2013;Ş Fax 970-577-4770 The status of applications will be communicated via e-mail. By choice the Town of Estes Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Brighten the lives of older adults in your community. Provide non-medical home care services to our greatest generation! *No medical background required* *Training and Support provided* *Flexible Day, Evening, Over night and Weekend shifts* Sign on Bonus for Estes Park area!

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Housekeeper Position Available Year round – Full Time Della Terra Mountain Chateau is seeking experienced housekeeper to join our team.

Apply in person at Della Terra Mountain Chateau, 3501 Fall River Road or send resume and cover letter to info@dellaterramountainchateau.com

Restaurant (American Cuisine) is seeking professional and experienced line cooks.

Full-time and part-time are available.

Call 303-264-9803.

Certified Nursing Assistants Full Time and PRN We have openings in our Med/Surg Department and Prospect Park Living Center for Certified Nurse Assistants Don’t have your Nursing Assistant Certificate?

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

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

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

ESTES PARK SCHOOL DISTRICT R-3

Local pest control company is looking for a professional, customer-focused individual to service and grow an existing route This includes servicing local commercial and residential accounts in the Estes Park area.The individual must live in Estes Park to be considered The ideal person will work well with minimal supervision, and has prior experience in sales and service. The individual does not need to have prior pest control experience, but it is beneficial. Performance-based compensation package provided.

We are looking for candidates who possess the following: Professional, clean-cut appearance Ability to pass drug screening and physical assessment Clean background and MVR Please submit all resumes and inquiries to kevin@enviropest.com

General Maintenance and Grounds

Estes Park School District R-3 is accepting applications for one full-time, year-round General Maintenance and Grounds position. Salary range is $14.34 to $16.22 per hour depending on experience, with benefits.

The successful candidate must be able to pass a drug test, background check, and physical demands/lift test. Applicants must be at least 21 years of age, eligible to work in the U.S., and possess a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent vocational school certificate.

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 x3401.

ESTES PARK SCHOOL DISTRICT R-3 IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

RESORT ASSISTANT: Looking for someone who is flexible, sociable, self-motivated, with time management and organizational skills. The role may vary daily and involve organizing, stocking, inventory, and maintaining laundries and condos, etc. You will also be required to assist with other duties that include front desk. English and a reliable vehicle a must. Pay based on experience.

Email resume to Creeksidesuites@gmail.com

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Now Hiring: Cooks

Apply at 134 W. Elkhorn Ave Call 970 586-8838

Serendipity Trading Company Authentic Native American Arts and Craftssince 1973 Retail Sales Positions Full-time and Part-time Start Now Work in a nice store for good pay 117 E. Elkhorn Estes Park SerendipityTrading@earthlink.net

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FRONT DESK AGENT Now Hiring

Year-round permanent position.

35 – 40 hours per week May thru October. 30 – 40 hours per week November thru April.

Must thrive on providing incredible customer service. Strong organizational skills a plus. The ideal candidate enjoys a fast paced, high stress work environment. Previous Hotel Front Desk experience is not necessary. Work shifts are scheduled between the hours of 6am and Midnight. Weekends and holidays are required. Must be a non-smoker.

Resumes by email only: cory@estesresort.com No phone calls.

YEAR- ROUND FULL-TIME POSITIONWITH BENEFITS MEDICATION AIDE/UNIVERSAL WORKER

Duties: Work in a team environment to provide optimal care and services for the residents in assisted living. This person is responsible for day to day care needs for the elderly and may include distribution of medications. Housekeeping and working with the dietary staff are also expected.

• Assisting residents with dressing, bathing and grooming • Preparation of food as well as delivery of meals • Washing and distributing clothing • Documenting and reporting to staff • Obtaining and documenting vital statistics • Assisting residents with the meal consumption and documenting intake • Delivering snacks and hydration and documenting intake • Cleaning, setting and assisting in dining room/kitchen

Knowledge / Skill / Experience • Excellent written and verbal communications skills • Excellent organization and interpersonal skills • Experience working with the elderly a plus • Flexibility and willingness to cross train interdepartmentally • Ability to obtain QMAP certification after hire • Ability to obtain CPR/First Aid after hire • Willingness to work all shifts • No previous experience required, willing to train right individual

Hours: There are two (2) positions classified as full time, 32-40 hours weekly.

Benefits: Life, dental, health and paid time off Training: Two weeks of paid on the job training will be provided Wage: Starting wage for this position is $11.17 per hour with differentials available for nights and weekends To Apply: Apply online on our website: www.good-sam.com Position to open Wednesday, February 25, 2015 at 9:00am Position to close Friday, March 6, 2015 at 3:00pm All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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American Legion News, Events And Celebrations On Thursday, March 12th at 7:00 p.m. the Estes Park Honor Flight will be showing an hour long Honor Flight movie at the Reel Theater that is open to the public with free admission and free pop corn. The Estes Park Honor Flight committee raises funds to send Estes Park WW II, Korean, Vietnam and any Purple Heart Veteran to Washington DC to visit the memorials that were built in their honor. The veterans travel free of charge and to date 64 have made the trip. The American Legion Club have been very much involved with the Honor Flight programs.

The Legion is hosting an indoor Flea Market on Saturday, March 14th from 812. The tables are nearly all rented and there will be a wide variety of new, used and handcrafted items for sale. If you meant to but forgot to rent a table, we can still fit you in. Just call: Dena 586-4260.

Join us on March 17th for a St. Patty's Day celebration of Corned Beef & Cabbage, drink specials and more!

March 15 is the designated birthday of The American Legion. On that date in 1919, the first American Legion caucus, held by members of the American Expeditionary Force, convened in Paris. Much as the birthday of the United States is celebrated on July 4 – for the date in 1776

when patriots declared the independence of the British colonies and the spirit of America was born – March 15 is the date when The American Legion came to life.

Each year, posts across the country hold events to commemorate this anniversary. The Estes Park American Legion Post 119 will hold their birthday celebration on Friday, March 20th with a dinner, birthday cake and a special Barbershop Quartet musical tribute.

The American Legion is proud to announce the near completion of Phase 1 which included the replacement of all the windows, all the doors, a handicap accessible ramp and new siding on the west side of the building. The cost for these renovations alone has totaled approximately $20,000. With the help and support of our community and a matching funds sponsor, we were able to raise $50,000. A new roof is included in Phase 2 but the cost for it will exceed $70,000.

With only $30,000 left in the building fund, we are asking for your donations and even some of your time, if you’re willing and able to help. Phase 3 will include new siding for the entire building and more. Total amount estimated for the completed project is $170,000.

To become a sponsor or donor for all or any of these projects, please contact the American Legion at 586-6118.

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It’s Feinstein Time At Crossroads Each year in March and April, the Feinstein Foundation issues a challenge to communities like Estes Park. Nationally, it pledges $1 million dollars to agencies that are helping to put an end to hunger.

All donations to Crossroads received between March 1 and April 30 will be counted together. The Feinstein Foundation will give Crossroads a percentage of the one million dollars based on the total amount collected. The more money and food donated to Crossroads Ministry in this two months period, the larger percentage given to benefit the families served by Crossroads.

There are families that have dropped from a position of supporting themselves, to living in poverty and needing help. Some are without employment and others have incapacitating medical conditions. They would be hungry without help with food. They would be homeles without help with housing costs. They would be cold in the Winter months without help with their heating bills.

They need help with gasoline for essential travel. They need help with co-pays

for doctor visits and prescription medication refills.

Crossroads is here to help and provides a broad range of services to meet the needs of local hurting families.

Each year, food and funds contributed by the Estes Park community through the Feinstein Challenge are significant support in the daily work of Crossroads.

They give critically needed assistance to impoverished families. From the combined impacts of a down economy and devastating floods, Crossroads is serving larger numbers of households, and has higher program costs. One in ten families in Estes Park is receiving some form of assistance from Crossroads Ministry.

Thank you people of Estes Park. Your financial support to Crossroads Ministry, is giving real practical help to your neighbors and friends who are experiencing hard times. Your support of the Feinstein Challenge in March & April 2015 will enable Crossroads to continue to give help to our community members who urgently need it.

Reduce, Reuse and Recycle In The Estes Valley Selling, buying, trading, swapping, and donating mildly used household items are great ways to create a more sustainable community and environment. Here are some ways you can do these locally: » On March 14 from 8 a.m.-12 noon, the American Legion is hosting an indoor flea market. Come in and shop or rent a table ($20-25) to sell your stuff (email Dena Bohn at riverbohns@centurylink.net to rent a table). »Visit “For Sale or Swap in the Estes Valley” on Facebook. »Visit “Estes Park: buy, sell, trade, giveaway” on Facebook. »Post items you wish to give away for free through Estes Park News »Donate mildly used household items to the Elizabeth Guild Thrift Shop (443 W. Elkhorn) or the Community Thrift Store (429 W. Elkhorn).

An ongoing concern among Estes Valley residents is the inability to get rid of used electronic equipment. Since Colorado has banned the disposal of electronic devices in landfills, these items must be reused or recycled.

Reusing electronic devices: »If in good working order, consider donating item(s) to someone who could use it. You could post the item in the paper or online. You may be able to donate

some items to thrift stores, but PLEASE do not just drop them off; check with individual stores to see if they are able to take item(s). »If electronic device is not in good working order, you will have to decide if you should fix it or recycle it.

Recycling electronic devices: »Estes Park offers electronics recycling events at the fairgrounds. Events are always posted in advance in local newspapers.

The next event is scheduled for May 9, 2015. Check local papers for time and fees. »Larimer County Landfill will take electronic devices. Please visit their website at http://goo.gl/UDokSX or call (970) 372-3362 for more information. »The City of Loveland offers electronics recycling services. Contact them via (970) 962-2000 or http://goo.gl/UIvLvm »Boulder County offers electronics recycling services. Contact them via: http://goo.gl/iwttJi If you are looking for current information about reducing, reusing, and recycling in the Estes Valley, check out http://recycleestes.org (site supported by the Estes Park League of Women Voters & Community Recycling Committee) or attend a LWV&CRC monthly meeting.

You can also read “Creative Ways to Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle,” which can be found at: goo.gl/ULqjcu

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Get in on the ground floor to add your personal touches to this brand new home.This 3-bedroom, 4bath home features open floor plan, main floor master suite & laundry, living room with stone fireplace & gorgeous kitchen. Upstairs are 2-bedrooms, guest bath and huge family/media room. Plans include finishes like hardwood, tile and carpeted floors, built-in bookcase, casement windows & large deck.

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