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February 3, 2017

Former NASA Astronaut Loren Shriver Shares Stories At Preschool

Retired NASA astronaut and Space Shuttle Pilot and Commander, Loren Shiver spoke to the students at Lifelong Learning of Estes Valley Preschool this week. The students have been busy learning all about the planets, and space travel and even made their own versions of space suits out of cereal boxes and milk cartons.

Shriver, now an Estes Park resident, was invited to the school to tell students about his experiences as an astronaut. Shriver is a veteran of three space shuttle flights who has logged over 386 hours in space. On his second mission in April of 1990, Shriver commanded the crew of five who deployed the Hubble Space Telescope.

The children loved hearing Shriver’s stories and his talk was followed by questions from the curious kids, who were eager to learn from a “real, live astronaut!” See his brief bio on page 6.

Photo by Kris Hazelton

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Boards Of Appeals To Discuss Building Codes For Vacation Rentals Feb. 9 The Estes Park Board of Appeals will hold a public meeting to discuss vacation rentals Thursday, Feb. 9 from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Town Board Room at Town Hall, 170 MacGregor Avenue. The focus of the meeting is building code requirements relating to vacation rentals. With technical expertise in building codes, the Board of Appeals will facilitate the meeting and stakeholders are encouraged to attend and participate. Meeting materials will be posted as they become available to www.estes.org/boardsandmeetings.

The Board of Appeals will review proposed amendments presented by Chief Building Official Will Birchfield to address the concerns of the Town Board regarding requirements for automatic sprinkler systems and inspections of vacation homes. The Board of Appeals will determine if a recommendation will be made to the Estes Park Town Board of Trustees.

For more information, please contact the Community Development Department at 970-577-3721. More information about vacation rentals is available at www.estes.org/vacationrentals. Sign up to receive Town news and/or agendas at www.estes.org/subscribe. More Town news is available at www.facebook.com/townofestesparkco and www.twitter.com/townofestespark.

Town Shares Results Of Estes Valley Hydrology Study Online Public encouraged to review report and attend educational meeting Feb. 27 The Town of Estes Park has made the final report of the Estes Valley hydrology study available online for public viewing. Community members are encouraged to view the hydrology report, available at www.estes.org/floodmitigation, in advance of an educational meeting on Feb. 27 at 6 p.m. at the Estes Park Events Center, 1125 Rooftop Way, Estes Park, CO. The meeting will cover the study background and results, the project timeline and process moving forward with new floodplain boundaries. Final floodplain boundary maps are not part of the hydrology study but will be available later this year.

In addition, presenters will go over potential mitigation activities the community and individuals can take to prepare for future flood events and help ensure safety and economic security. The information shared at the meeting will be of particular interest to those concerned with development and flood mitigation opportunities, as the study results will be used to inform regulatory and mitigation activities. State and federal representatives, along with the consultant, will be available to answer general and technical questions. The Town Board will review the results ahead of the public

meeting during a study session the afternoon of Feb. 27. Additional information about the public meeting will be distributed several weeks prior to the meeting date.

The final report includes input from the peer reviews conducted by hydrology experts to ensure the most accurate and scientifically sound study possible. Completion of the hydrology study of the Big Thompson River, Black Canyon Creek, Dry Gulch and Fall River is a crucial first step in the process of ensuring a safer, more resilient Estes Valley.

The 2013 floods were a stark reminder of what flood risk looks like.

As a result, the Town is taking action to better understand the hazards residents face. The hydrology study is one way to better inform the Town about opportunities for, and decisions about, flood mitigation.

This meeting will be recorded for viewing later at www.estes.org/videos.

For more information on flood mitigation efforts, please visit www.estes.org/floodmitigation or contact Tina Kurtz, Floodplain Administrator, at 970-577-3732 or tkurtz@estes.org. Sign up to receive Town news and/or agendas at www.estes.org/subscribe. More Town news is available at www.facebook.com/townofestesparkco and www.twitter.com/townofestespark.

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Two Public Meetings The Larimer County Board of County Commissioners have scheduled two open meetings to consider a proposed Wildlife Protection Ordinance outside Estes Park boundaries. If approved, the ordinance would apply to residents outside of town limits but only within the Estes Valley Planning area.

The proposed ordinance is similar to the Wildlife Protection Ordinance approved by the Estes Park Town Board in 2015. With the goal of keeping wildlife from intruding into properties and trash, the ordinance would require

the use of a hard sided trash container, wildlife Resistant Container or wildlife Resistant Enclosure for trash depending if the trash is from residential or nonresidential properties, and when the trash is put out for collection.

The Board of County Commissioners will take public comment on the ordinance at an open meeting at 7:00 p.m.

February 13, 2017 in the Board Room in the Estes Park Town Hall, 170 MacGregor Avenue.

The second open meeting is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. March 27, 2017 at the same location. The Board of County Commis-

sioners will vote on adoption of the ordinance at the March 27th meeting.

Although that meeting is open to the public, the Board of County Commissioners may not take public comment.

A draft of the ordinance can be viewed by visiting https://onlineportal.larimer.org/Plan/View/ByPlanNumber/17-CODE0208 and clicking on "Attachment Details" box in the middle of the page.

For further information, contact Michael Whitley, Larimer County Planning Department, (970) 4987720, mwhitley@larimer.org.

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On November 3, 2000 the first Estes Park News was published. Our mission then, and now, is to serve the community and all guests who love our town.

Read our Virtual E-Edition at www.epnews.com We now have experienced the inauguration of the forty-fifth President. There are some who say he is our forty-fourth.

Can both be right? You betcha, but we won’t explain why until we get to the end of this article, a column on one of Yours Truly’s favorite chief executives! Full name: James Knox Polk.

Pardon this digression, but how many people can you name who can write their first name, middle name, and family name ALL in THIRTEEN or fewer letters? Hmmm. We could start anywhere, but what about with presidents . .. and they have to have middle names.

Franklin Delano Roosevelt? No, that clearly won’t do. How about Donald John Trump with his two monosyllabic names . .. but even that doesn’t do it. Abraham Lincoln couldn’t do it even with just two names. BUT there’s James Knox Polk!

As our nation has been doing every four years we hold a presidential election preceded of course by campaigning and conventioneering. By the 1840s the political arena was experiencing friction which just two decades later would lead to war between the states. One peaceful form of this early strife was evident in the Democratic Party which had significant and differing elements in both the northern and southern states. The other major political group at the time were the Whigs, who though also divided were in 1844 expected to rally behind Henry Clay, nationally one of the most popular political figures in the country.

So much for background. Let’s concentrate on James K. Polk, described by at least one writer as a stiff person with a sad lean face. We can start with his earning a degree at the University of North Carolina in 1818, majoring in mathematics and the classics. Back home in Tennessee he took employment as a law clerk, and within a year was chosen clerk of the Tennessee State Senate. Polk then ran successfully for that state’s House of Representatives. In 1825 at the age of 29 he was elected to the U. S. House of Representatives where he became a strong supporter of President Andrew Jackson.

Ten years and five terms later he became Speaker of the House. In 1839 he left Congress with a near perfect attendance record, and in the following year was elected governor of Tennessee.

The early 1840s were, however, a hard time nationally following the economic panic of 1837 and they were hard years for Polk politically. In 1842 he lost the governorship. When in 1844 the leadership of the national Democratic Party met to select a presidential candidate Polk turned his hopes to the vice-presidency. If the race for the presidential nomination were close, and if he could control the Tennessee delegates to the nominating convention, he could perhaps influence the selection of the presidential candidate in return for the vice presidential nomination. At the convention support for presidential candidates rose and fell. So, however, did vocal support for prominent vice-presidential hopefuls such as James Buchanan who would later in 1857 become our 15th President. Among the questions at the moment were whether Texas should be annexed to the United States and whether we should risk a war with Mexico.

Two years after being ousted as governor of Tennessee Polk, as what some historians call the first “dark horse” in a

presidential race, presented a platform to the Democratic Party calling for “reoccupation of Oregon and annexation of Texas. ” History books write of our “Manifest destiny” to expand to the Pacific coast. Polk did not create the idea, nor the slogan “Fifty-four forty or fight” which referred to the lands which would become the northwest of the original forty-eight states, but the idea would carry him to the White House.

Polk returned to Washington in 1845 as our eleventh President, winning an unexpected victory over the better known and highly favored Henry Clay. His accomplishments there would include settling with Great Britain the Oregon boundary, re-establishing an independent national treasury, and acquiring California. And we could go on. As our neighbor here in Estes Park, Walter Borneman, put it in his definitive book length biography on Polk, he was “The man who transformed the Presidency and America. ” As we neared the midpoint of the nineteenth century the dispute over the continuation of slavery was clearly dividing the country. The Mississippi River had for decades been marked as the western frontier of the United States. Mid-century maps would show it as the center of the young nation. The river had long been regarded as where the frontier began. New maps showed it as dividing the civilized part of the United States from our as yet undeveloped area.

Should California be made a state?

What would the question of slavery have to do with admission of California as a state, and the ensuing debate over slavery in the USA?. And what of the people in the Mexican province of Texas who wanted to be annexed to the United States? By July 1845 Texans had voted to join the United States. President Polk ordered an army detachment to the southwestern border of Texas as protection against a possible Mexican attack. At the same time he was encouraging Californians to follow the Texans. As every American school child learns, the border controversies eventually led to the U. S.-Mexican War. Here’s the briefest account of the war with Mexico you have ever read. It began on 14 June 1846 in California’s Sacramento Valley when a few dozen squatters hoisted a white flag with a bear and star painted on it, and announced “Republic of California.” Widely accepted as the ending date is 2 February 1848. when Mexico ceded Texas with the Rio Grande boundary, and what are now New Mexico, Arizona, and Upper California. We in turn paid fifteen million dollars for a variety of claims.

----- ----- ----Ah yes. How many Presidents have we had? Well, depends on how you count!

You count 45! O. K. I’ve made a list of all their names, and I come up with 44!

What happened? The twenty-second president had the first name of Stephen.

Born in 1837 he died in 1908. He was President from 1885 into 1889. The twenty-fourth president had the first name of Stephen. Born in 1837 he died in 1908. He was President 1893 into 1897.

Coincidence? Not at all!!! Stephen Grover Cleveland is the only U. S. President to have served two non-consecutive terms!

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Sheriff Smith Sworn In As President Of CSOC On January 12, 2017, Sheriff Justin Smith was sworn in as president of the County Sheriffs of Colorado (CSOC) at the 20th Annual Winter Conference in Loveland. CSOC Officers and Directors are comprised of five officers and five directors. Sheriff Smith will be filling the roll of president following Sheriff Bruce Hartman’s (Gilpin County) one-year term. Sheriff Smith served as 1st Vice President in 2016.

"It's an honor to be elected by the citizens of Larimer County to serve as their sheriff. It's a further privilege to be chosen by my fellow Colorado sheriffs to lead the state association of sheriffs. As sheriffs, we have many opportunities to continually improve how we deliver public safety services throughout all of our counties. My goal for the

year as the association president is to assure that we provide a common vision for the office of sheriff in Colorado and that we make our state a safer place for all citizens." – Sheriff Justin Smith CSOC is an association of county sheriffs from across the State of Colorado who advocate for and serve the Office of Sheriff. The association provides education and professional assistance to sheriffs and deputies in the State of Colorado. CSOC aims to promote unity among county sheriffs to enable them to best serve and protect the people of this great state. CSOC offers many support services to Colorado sheriffs including over 126 training programs, three conferences, legislative services, approximately 30 $500 scholarships every academic year, and a CSOC survivors fund to the survivors of Colorado peace officers killed in the line of duty.

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

January 23 At 8:17 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to 385 Riverside Dr. for a detector activation.

January 24 At 9:52 a.m. the EVFPD was paged to 625 Freeland Ct. to assist the Estes Park

Ambulance.

January 25 At 3:17 a.m. the EVFPD was paged to 542 Promontory Dr. to assist the Estes Park Ambulance.

At 3:12 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to Far View Dr. and Sunny Acres Ct. for a gas leak.

January 27 At 1:22 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to 1600 Wapiti Circle to assist the Estes Park Ambulance.

January 28 At 5:48 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to 412 Stanley Ave. for a detector activation.

MedX Offers Free Body Comp Tests MedX of Estes is offering free body composition testing for the month of February. Through five simple tests, you can learn what your body composition is.

The tests include: body mass index, basal metabolic rate, waist to hip, skin fold testing and bio-electrical impedance. Call to schedule your test time at 577-0174.

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Give The Gift Of Daffodils As the first flower of spring, the daffodil is a symbol of hope.

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

against cancer through life-saving research.

Cost of flowers is just $10 a bunch.

Daffodils must be ordered by February 17 and paid in advance by cash or check payable to the American Cancer Society. Flower delivery will be approximately March 7, 2017.

To order your flowers, contact Loretta DeWitt 970-586-3464, or Kathy Semerad 970-5867367 or Lois Ellingwood, 970586-3064.

ARD Meeting February 10th The next meeting of the Association of Responsible Development is scheduled for February 10, 2017 from 9-11 a.m. in Room 202 in Town Hall.

At this meeting, the membership will review and discuss the proposed use of the ARD website for a community news source called "The Responsible Citizen."

The focus of this communication tool is intended to inform Estes Valley residents of the history, progress, outcome, and issues surrounding not only development projects but any public concerns that

may affect the quality of life of the citizenry.

At the present, the plan encompasses posting summaries of facts and issues on certain community topics, both past and present, and accepting comments. The website is up, but in a preliminary format, and its content will be enhanced, and then later publicized, as decisions are made at the next meeting and beyond.

The public is invited to attend the meeting and join the discussions.

Woman’s Club To Meet February 8, 2017 The Estes Park Woman's Club will meet Wednesday, February 8 at Hunter’s Chop House at 11:30 a.m. The $18 noon luncheon will be followed by speaker RMNP Public Information

Officer, Kyle Patterson.

Reservations for the luncheon may be made by calling Chris Childers on or before February 4th.

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Estes Outreach Classes Are Underway Sign Up For New February Classes

Joint Test Force at Edwards Air Force Base.

Shriver was selected as an astronaut by NASA in January 1978. A veteran of three space flights, Shriver flew on STS51C in 1985, STS-31 in 1990, and STS46 in 1992, and has logged over 386 hours in space.

On his second mission, Shriver commanded a crew of five. STS-31 launched on April 24, 1990, from the Kennedy Space Center, Florida. During the 5-day mission, crew members deployed the Hubble Space Telescope. for 1990.

NASA astronaut Loren J. Shriver, was born September 23, 1944, in Jeffer- Shriver is married to Susan from Paton, son, Iowa. He graduated from the United Iowa. They three daughters: Camilla, Melinda, and Rebecca, and one son: States Air Force Academy in Colorado Jered. The Shrivers now reside in Estes Springs, Colorado. In 1976, Shriver began serving as a test pilot for the F-15 Park, CO.

Estes Outreach winter classes are well Week 2: Human Intelligence: Vietnam, underway. Classes starting in February Middle East, and USSR are listed below. Now is the time to regis- What is "Human Intelligence" and why ter! Most classes take place at the Estes does it matter in the 21st century when Park Schools, but all are open to the we have such sophisticated technology? public.

Week 3: Intelligence Today Be smarter, engage with other commuA brief presentation of current methnity members, learn a new skill, have ods of intelligence gathering and current fun! All informa"watch lists" for tion and registrathe United States. tion is online at Oil Painting www.EsteFebruary 22 sOutreach.org.

March 22 Veggies on Wednesdays, 6Valentines 8:30 p.m.-Fee: February 8, 5:30– $150 / 5 sessions 7:30 p.m.-$18 sug(includes $40 supgested donation ply fee) What's good for Beginners, interthe heart is good mediate and adfor the soul. This vanced painters class will focus on are welcome. This celebratory foods class will be loose, for Valentines (or fun, and colorful. other special occaClasses will insions) that say, “I clude demonstralove you” and tions; painting to“Let's be healthy gether in steps; together.” There discussion of setwill, of course, be up, drawing/comchocolate. Sign up position, mixing Miho has been teaching how to make sushi and surprise colors and values someone with new in Estes for years! She is a delight. Come of colors. foods, or sign up learn to roll sushi, try what you make, and with your special go home with a mat to make sushi at home. Dawn regularly teaches Oil PaintMonday, February 13, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. friend. ing thru Outreach, Sushi and is the Options Monday Workshop, February 13, 5:30-- art instructor for area homeschool stu7:30 p.m.-$38 dents. Dawn is thrilled to be back for Learn to make Maki sushi, California her regular students and meet new rolls, Temarizushi “ball sushi”, and sushi artists! Tell your friends and gather torice. Miho will show and explain differgether. There is one $100 scholarship ent kinds of seaweed, and introduce available for an area high school student. other popular Sewing sushi styles.

February 11 Students will reMarch 11 ceive a bamboo Saturdays, 1 - 3 sushi mat and p.m.-Fee: $64 / five take home the classes / includes sushi that they all supplies make. Miho will This class will use familiar intake place in a gredients that room full of can be bought sewing machines. locally to show Get your foot on that you can the pedal and go! make sushi in Hem your pants, make a Halloween cosParticipants will: Estes anytime! tume, be your own costume designer (ok, • learn the parts Inside US Inok… this is an intro class and all these skills and functions of a telligence are possible, but you will likely first need to sewing machine Feb. 21, 28, get more familiar with your machine). Satur• learn how to March 7 days 1—3 p.m. Starting February 11. operate a sewing Tuesdays, 4 machine correctly 5:30 p.m.-$38 • sew a button, Instructor Richard "Dick" Life, Captain, hem the bottom of pants or a skirt, and US Navy (Ret), an intelligence collector conduct basic hand stitches for rips and and analyst. Life has lived and worked in tears the international arena continuously • sew a letter pillow ($4.00 for supplies since 1962, and is uniquely qualified to included) address national security issues.

More information and registration is Week 1: Inside US Intelligence online at www.EstesOutreach.org.

How is the US Intelligence Community organized and controlled?

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Estes Valley Crisis Advocates Welcomes New Executive Director The Estes Valley Crisis Advocates is a leading non-profit organizations. Her source of support, outreach, and hope work has taken her around the world— for the community. In the past two years from Alaska, where she led environmenthe team has worked to expand the orga- tal efforts in Skagway to South Sudan nization’s services and reach in the reand Ethiopia, where she advocated for gion, changing its name from Estes Val- women’s rights. She joins EVCA from ley Victim Spokane, Washington, Advocates to its where most recently she current title and ofserved as a Program Direcfering aid in diverse tor for the Spokane Aids areas ranging from Network. counseling families Her diverse background after the loss of a and exposure to various loved one to procultures makes Hankin the viding emotional ideal candidate to direct support to those afEVCA as it grows into an fected by floods institution that can assist and fires. This is in people working through a addition to its origcrisis or trauma. Despite inal role as a reher impressive credentials, source for women Hankin is humble in her and children escapapproach to the work. “I ing domestic vioDakota Hankin like to work at the grasslence through its Executive Director roots level— both with the 24/7 safehouse shel- Estes Valley Crisis Advocates team in the field and in the ter and advocacy background supporting services. them to make sure that they have the In December, EVCA welcomed an intools that they need.” She sees EVCA novative new leader to shepherd the continuing to grow as the primary regrowth of the program after long-time source for people in crisis and empowerexecutive director Mary Mesropian reing her team to find new ways to serve tired in December. The board faced a the community that align with EVCA’s tough challenge in replacing Mesropian, mission. who helped build EVCA as a beacon in Hankin looks forward to meeting and the Estes Valley area for 16 years. The working with members of the commuteam fielded dozens of applicants and nity and welcomes those interested in conducted a nationwide search, ultigetting involved with the organization to mately bringing on Dakota Hankin as its contact EVCA: 577-9781 / Executive Director. Hankin has spent EstesValleyCrisisAdvocates.org more than a decade assisting in and

High School Thespian Troupe Fundrasier At Thrift Shop Your local high school thespian troupe #7284 is holding a fundraising event and they need your help!

Thanks to the generosity of the Estes Park Community Thrift Shop, we've been given a deal: on Saturday, February 4th, the Thrift Shop is holding a $5 bag sale, and 100% of the proceeds go directly to Thespian Troupe #7284!

Which is where you come in! Tell your family!

Tell your friends! Tell your friend's family! Tell your family friends! Tell everyone!

February 4, 2017 Who: Thespian Troupe #7284!

Estes Park Community Thrift Shop All proceeds will benefit the EPHS Thespian Society What: Fill a bag with everything you can possibly fit into it and get it all for just five dollars!

Where: Estes Park Com- [Street Address] munity Thrift Shop!

Why: To support your local High School Thespians so they can costumes and scripts, and attend the continue to put on wonderful shows, buy Colorado State Thespians Conference!

$5 Bag Sale

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February Lunch & Learn To Focus On Nonprofit, Agency & Organization Updates February’s Lunch & Learn, Nonprofit/Agency/Organization Updates – What’s happening that we need to share with each other? will be held on Thursday, February 9, Noon – 1:30 p.m. in the Hondius Room at the Estes Valley Library.

All agencies and organizations serving the residents of the Estes Valley are invited to this informative lunch & learn to provide updates on their organization’s programs, services, and initiatives.

• What are you currently doing that you would like to share with the community?

• Are you in need of collaborative partners for an issue or program?

• Are you wondering what other organ-

izations are doing?

• Do you want to be informed, enlightened, inspired?

Please join us to share, listen and interact! Lunch will be provided.

There is no charge for this communityfocused Lunch & Learn Roundtable Discussion. Nonmember organizations are encouraged to bring a $10 donation to cover lunch.

RSVP by emailing Jill Lancaster at director@epnonprofit.org If you have ideas for future roundtable discussions, please contact EPNRC executive director, Jill Lancaster at director@epnonprofit.org

Let Valentine’s Day Last All Month Enjoy three live performances (February 10, 17, and 24) at Snowy Peaks Winery of the charming audio novel "Blame It On Hoboken.” Longmont, Colorado author/musician Sharon Glassman turns the classic love story of Cupid and Psyche into a modern romantic comedy, with music. Relax with local wine, cheese and chocolates (available for purchase) as you see and hear this free performance by featured actors and musicians from the audio book.

A different part of the story will be performed each week from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Come to one or come to all, either way it's going to be a blast! Featuring: Nina Rolle (Truth Be Told storytelling

series), Eryc Eyl (DJ Savior Breath), Sharon Glassman, and fiddle/mandolinist Paul Kiteck (Bluegrass Patriots, The Jamesons Duo).

Garden Club Meeting: Making Beautiful Mountain-Hardy Garden Displays Join the Estes Park Garden Club on Monday, February 13th, at 10:30 a.m. in the Hondius Room of the Estes Valley Library for a program by Keri Kelly of the Estes Park Parks Department. Keri

will guide members through the art of creating beautiful, mountain-hardy, floral displays in our summer and fall gardens. New members and guests are always welcome.

Read our Virtual E-Edition at www.epnews.com In the bakery department of the grocery store, a woman in an apron was offering samples of baked sweets. Next to her was a table of plastic clamshells full of mounds of colored frostings. The label on each container said Icing.

“You’re a baker so you should know,” I said to her. “Is that icing or frosting?”

“It’s frosting,” she said. “Icing is more of a glaze. Frosting holds it shape.” She looked at the frosting that was labeled icing and shrugged. “I didn’t make the labels.”

It was the old icing vs. frosting debate and we were in agreement. This meant I could take a second sample.

“Have another,” she said, offering me a third cube of cake in her latex-gloved hand.

“Don’t I know you?” I asked after noting her vaguely familiar features. I wanted to be especially friendly since I ate all of her samples, and since we shared opinions about frosting.

Ends up we went to high school together almost 40 years ago. Therefore, we were equally educated in matters of home economics. Which meant we both knew the different between frosting and icing.

They cannot be used interchangeably and ne’er shall the twain meet. That would be a true baker’s disaster.

Icing is runny and opaque. It drips off its intended substrate—a cake, cookie or roll, until it hardens to a smooth sheet of sweetness. Frosting is thick, fluffy and creamy –and often buttery, which is why I choose frosting over icing every time.

Butter!

Recently I made a cake shaped like a butterfly and wanted to decorate it with the same frosting Carol Smith uses on her Heavenly Pastries and Confections. I remembered she’d told me the recipe calls for egg whites so I looked in my baking bible, The Fannie Farmer Baking Book for an egg white frosting recipe. There was one: Royal Frosting. I whipped it up and spread it all over my butterfly. It was pure white and pretty but it didn’t taste anything like Carol’s divine frosting. I’d asked her before and I had to ask her again, what is that frosting you make that causes me to feel like I’m floating in clouds of confection when I taste it? She told me, but warned that it requires a candy thermometer and lots of patience.

In all 624 pages that include 54 frosting and icing recipes, Fannie Farmer’s baking book does not have Carol’s Italian meringue frosting recipe.

It has 800 other recipes though, all devoted exclusively to baking. It’s my go-to cookbook when I want to bake, with how-tos for preparing breads, pie crusts, cookies, and even an entire chapter on making your own crackers (“an almost entirely discarded craft”).

There are familiar recipes for staples like white yeast bread and chocolate chip cookies (yes, chocolate chip cookies are a staple), but what amazes me is the plethora of recipes for foods I’ve never heard of or dreamed of.

Whole-Wheat Angel Food Cake seems preposterous—but I am willing to try it since it’s in my Fannie Farmer Baking Book. The Lord Baltimore and Lady Baltimore Cakes elicit visions of elegant teas while the Big Breakfast Nut Cookies

bring forth images of pj’s and slippers in a log cabin. The yeasty Election Day Cake can be traced back to the early 1800s. I’ve heard that recently it’s been a flop. And the Amalgamation Cake recipe isn’t coming out right these days either.

There’s Parsnip Pie (“surprisingly delicious”), Vinegar Pie (an old recipe created to satisfy a sweet tooth in the harsh, cold months when lemons were unavailable), and Osgood Pie (thought to come from the exclamation, “Oh so good!”)

Welsh Rabbit Bread is cheesy good, Russian Black Bread is non-discriminatory and rich with mingling flavors of cocoa, coffee, caraway, aniseed and honey, and Kugelhopf is a traditional Austrian bread made with rum, orange zest, almonds, raisins and cinnamon that bakers have been baking for hundreds of years.

And I’m just getting started.

Reading through this bound collection of receipts (that’s not a typo. Receipts is what they used to call cooking instructions) is like making my way through a juicy novel. It is entertaining, tantalizing, there’s some history, some mystery, and it’s all so luscious I can’t wait to see what’s on the next page.

Why would I choose to read the daily news reports when I can feast on a baking book full of recipes instead?

You may let The Thunker know what you think at her e-mail address, donoholdt@gmail.com. © 2017 Sarah Donohoe

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Redefining The Tuba Young Estes Park Musician plays his way to success By: Levi Carpman

In his three-year tuba career, Will Peters has accomplished more than many musicians accomplish in their lifetime.

The dictionary defines tuba as, “The largest and lowest-pitched musical instrument in the brass family.” This is as far as most people would take the definition, but one young musician, high school junior Will Peters extends the meaning to a way of life.

“To me, the tuba means a constant fun challenge,” said Peters.

“No matter how good you are, no matter how much you know or how long you’ve been playing, there is always more to learn.”

Since freshman year, Peters has been a performing member of the Estes Park High School Marching Band, Concert Band, and Jazz Band, and he has won many awards, including two State Champion Marching Band medals.

“Marching band is awesome,” said Peters. “It was what got me into the marching arts and Drum Corps and all that.”

While tuba currently defines his identity in the school band, he began his musical career on the trumpet.

“I switched from trumpet to tuba in 8th grade,” said Peters. “My band director

back then, Mr. Varilek, needed a tuba player, so he just kind of handed me a tuba, and I’ve never looked back.”

His passion for playing has propelled him into searching out experiences beyond Estes park. Currently, Peters has earned a

spot in the Troopers, a World Class Drum Corps based out of Casper, Wyoming.

“DCI (Drum Corps International) is basically marching band with just brass and percussion. Corps usually have about 150 members, and they travel all summer, competing all over the United

States,” said Peters. “It ends in mid-August when the 40-something Drum Corps all compete in the World Championships in Indianapolis.”

The Troopers placed 14th in the world in the 2016 season, and have been performing since 1957.

“I can’t explain what draws me to Drum Corps,” said Peters. “These performers are the best in the world at what they do, and I feel like there is a constant need to improve myself and become a better player.”

The Troopers are not the only other group Peters is affiliated with outside of the high school. Peters frequently plays with the Estes Park Village Band and is first chair in the Combined Patriot League Symphonic Honor Band.

“I really enjoy Village Band,” said Peters.

“It’s a great place to meet other musicians and really polish up your playing.”

Peters has also performed at venues such as The Stanley Hotel and Performance Park with various groups.

High School Band Director Sheridan Monroe nominated Peters to participate in a Colorado Ambassadors of Music tour to Europe. Peters and a band of other Colorado students performed in London, Paris, Switzerland, Venice, Austria, and Germany over the summer.

“It was one of the most memorable experiences of my life,” said Peters.

Peters is not limited to just the tuba; he has learned both the baritone and trombone to play with the EPHS Jazz Band.

Peters is looking at a degree in Music Education at the University of Northern Colorado after graduation.

“I want to pass on music to the next generation, like it was passed to me,” said Peters.

An Apology From An RJ Client To The Editor: As teenagers, sometimes we don’t realize the impact we have on adults just trying to do their jobs; teachers, clerks and the police. I learned this first hand when I was stopped by a police officer in Estes Park last summer.

Since I’ve never been stopped by the police, I was really scared. In my panic I gave the officer a false name, moments later I gave him my real name, but by then, I already showed disrespect for the officer. I didn’t realize how much harder I made this officer’s job.

He didn’t know anything about me, whether I had ever been in trouble before or what my part in the crime was. I’ve never been in trouble with the police before, and I didn’t participate in the crime but he didnt’ know that and my lying to him may have made it harder for him to believe me.

The lesson I learned from this and what I would like to tell other teenagers is that we must show respect to everyone and if you ever get stopped by the police, you should always tell the truth because they are only trying to do their job and keep people safe.

Sincerely, A Restorative Justice client

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LEGO® Building CompetitionFun For Everyone The Historic Park Theatre is proud to have The Lego Batman Movie starting Feb. 10th through at least March 2nd. To go along with the Lego Batman movie we decided to organize a Lego®-building competition for everyone in Estes. We want to have some fun through this long winter season.

The Lego competition will allow all you Lego builders the opportunity to show us your best. The competition is open to children and adults. We hope that you will express your building creativity to help us all have a great time. Competition will run from Feb. 10 thru Feb. 24, 2017. Rules of the competition and entry form can be found online at: www.historicparktheatre.com/lego-batman or filled out at the Historic Park Theatre at 130 Moraine Avenue. This is a build it at home competition, so use your imagination and build an original Lego® creation using your own plastic Lego® bricks. (kit creations can still be displayed but will not be eligible for prizes). All entries (original and kits) will receive a free small popcorn. As soon as you are done with your creation, we’ll be waiting for you to at Historic Park Theatre to turn in the entries so we can display it at the theatre or at various sponsor locations around Estes Park such as the Estes Valley Library or Mocha Angelo’s.

Lego® contest categories include: Estes

Park, (examples: Fun City, The Brewery, Samson the elk scene, RMNP sign, McDonalds), Superhero any of your favorites (but not Batman), Everything Batman, incl. Gotham, and our General category-Everything & Anything! Each category will be split by age group of; five and under, 6-11, 12-17, and adults-18 and up.

All entries for this contest must be submitted prior to 5 p.m., Feb. 24, 2017.

Submit your best and earn great prizes from our sponsors: Estes Park Mountain Shop, Kind Coffee, That 1 Jewelry Store, Baba’s Burgers, Mocha Angelo’s, Chicago’s Best, Kind Coffee, Lumpy Ridge Brewing Company. We also want

to thank our promotion sponsors including, EP News, EP Channel 8, and The Trail Gazette.

To find about more details, rules and regulations you can go on our website: www.historicparktheatre.com or call

Nathan Richardson Wins Double Gold!

Congratulations to Nathan Richardson who won Double Gold in the giant slalom competition in Winter Park, CO last weekend.

Courtesy photo Way to go, Nathan!

Estes Park United Methodist Church 1509 Fish Hatchery Road 970-486-4153 www.estesparkumc.org www.krevlp.org 104.7 FM

Sunday, February 5, 2017 Sunday Morning Worship 9:45AM Acts 16: 16 – 34 Message: “Visions Have Consequences” Reverend Tom Towns Special Music: “Gaither Medley ” Mountain Music Makers Coffee Hour 10:45AM 11am Adult Sunday School

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Much More Than Meets The Stage!

Join Us As Fine Arts Guild Of The Rockies Supports Youth & Community The Fine Arts Guild of the Rockies, a non-profit 501c3, announces its 2017 Membership Drive with "benefits". First, we would like you to know who we are and what we do.

Since the 1950s, the Fine Arts Guild of the Rockies has built on its tradition of excellence by providing experience in the performing and visual arts through participation, education, and outreach. Here are some of the ways we put this mission into practice: • We hold Summer Youth Theatre Camp, a two week intensive workshop that results in an amazing junior musical.

This year, enrollment was large enough for two musicals (Jungle Book & Into the Woods). Students from our program go on to perform in many community events, including EPHS plays. They say that the youth camp gives them a great intangible gift, self confidence.

• We offer Estes Park School District R3 free programs such as the professional Shakespeare/anti-bullying event out of Denver which has been consistently approved by school administrators and students.

• We contribute annually to the Estes Park High School music program by purchasing needed items, such has concert wear and instrument mouthpieces.

• We grant college scholarships for Estes Park High School seniors who wish to study the arts.

• We fund six free concerts in Performance Park that provide entertainment for visitors and residents every summer.

These also grant local talent a venue and a bit of income.

• We run full theatrical productions that are primarily artistic expression vehicles, not money makers, for the town residents and visitors. This spring's musical will be The Secret Garden directed by Chris Wood.

• We assist and support other entities like Eagle Rock and EPHS with lighting, props, costumes, sets, etc..

• We set up Children's Corners at festivals • We host visiting cultural arts guests such as Central College A Cappella Choir (IA) and TAPS Dance Studio (NE).

Our activities are funded by the Guild's annual Fine Arts and Crafts Fair in September and by resident and business memberships. Becoming a member is easier than ever. Join and pay online at https://www.fineartsguild.org/about or email us at info@fineartsguild.org and we will send you a form.

The Fine Arts Guild of the Rockies memberships are a great way to support the arts in Estes and each membership comes with tickets (and event mementos) to at least four productions. Membership levels are as follows: Single - $40 (1 ticket per event); Couple - $65 (2 tickets per event); Family - $75 (1 ticket per each family member residing in same household); Contributor - $125 (4 tickets per event); Patron - $250 (6 tickets per event); Benefactor (Individual or Business) - $500 (10 tickets per event). Memberships, especially family memberships, are economical and emphasize to our youth the value of the performing arts.

Please join us.

Welcome To The World Nicklas Lewis Putman Nicklas Lewis Putman was born January 9, 2017 at 12:46 p.m. at the Estes Park Medical Center.

At birth, little Nicklas weighed 6 pounds, 14 ounces. Proud parents are James and Kara Putman of Estes Park.

Welcoming Nicklas home are sister Isabella, 11 and brother Michael, 8.

Grandparents are Trudy and the late Mick Ester of Estes Park and Jim and Barb Putman of Portage MI. Also welcoming Nicklas to the family are Uncle Kyle and Aunt Ann Marie Ester from Fort Collins and Aunt Kim Putman from Portage MI. Congratulations to the family!

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Read our Virtual E-Edition at www.epnews.com I just cannot get my dates straight. I have missed events and appointments all this January. Maybe that birthday this month did me in? Someone sent me information on a great concert last Sunday at the Stanley. I put it on the calendar for this coming Sunday. I missed the concert. Thank goodness a friend mentioned the Super Bowl is Sunday, February 5th or I would have gone to a movie Sunday or ended up at the Stanley for a concert that was over and gone!

I am looking forward to watching something on television other than who is right and who is wrong in politics or various demonstrations on both sides.

Just give me a good show where I can relax or rout for a winner in sports or boo the bad guy in a program.

And then there is the ice. I have lived here since the fall of 1995. I always bragged to my Southern relatives and friends that Estes Park was the Banana Belt of the mountains. When we did have snow, it melted or blew away. What is going on this year?

Probably the Sunday of the Super Bowl it will be great weather and I will be sitting inside, like I have been doing most of January, instead of going out somewhere. For most of you who will be doing the same and/or going or having a bowl party, I thought you might like a nice snack to offer your guest or bring to your host/hostess. It is so simple but really tasty.

Mushroom Puffs Makes 20-pre-heat oven to 425 4 ounces of cream cheese, cubed and at room temperature 1- 4 oz. can of mushrooms, stems and pieces.

1 Tbs. chopped onion 1/8 tsp. hot pepper sauce 1 tube (8 oz.) crescent rolls In food processor combine cheese, mushrooms, onion, and hot sauce.

Process until blended. Unroll the crescent rolls and divide into 4 squares.

Close all perforations. Spread mushroom mix over dough. Roll up jelly roll fashion, starting at long side. Cut each roll into five slices; place on ungreased baking sheet. Bake 819 minutes or until puffed and golden.

Oh, I have solved Sunshine taking down the bathroom hand towels. I have safety pinned them onto the racks! I knew I was smarter than she.

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

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Visit her today!

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LLEV Announces SouperBowl Winners!

Lifelong Learning of Estes Valley Preover $1,400 for the Tuition Assistance school is happy to announce the winners Program at LLEV Preschool. of our 6th Annual Souper Bowl Cook-Off held January 29th.

Tommy Caldwell won the Soup Ladle Award for best soup cooked in the local celebrity-individual category.

Notchtop Bakery & Cafe won the Best Restaurant Soup plaque for best soup cooked by a chef in a restaurant.

LLEV Preschool thanks all the chefs for supporting our fundraiser and making it a Nancy Johnson awards Tommy Caldwell. fun day. Other soups were cooked by local celebrities Gary and Kris Hazelton, and by the famous “Lunch Ladies” from the public school. Other restaurants who served soup were Twin Owls Steakhouse, Claire’s on the Park, Zolo’s Southwestern Grill (Boulder), Two Chick’s Food Truck, Dunraven Inn and Rock Creek Tavern & Pizzeria (Allenspark). All 10 soups were wonderful.

Thank you to the PCCR Congregation, the families in our preschool, and all others for supporting the Souper Bowl, and a special thank you to the Estes Park News for all their help and support.

Thanks to the LLEV Board of Directors for all the work in planning, working the event, and also to Corrine Burke for kitchen duty. The event raised

Notchtop co-owner Jesus Albarran-Bernal and his father, Jose Crus with Nancy Johnson. Notchtop cook Luis Bernal made the award-winning chili.

Photos by Kris Hazelton/EP News

Great Decisions Meeting February 7 Great Decisions is starting up again for 2017 and the first meeting of the year will be held on Tuesday, February 7th, at 11:30 a.m. in the Wasson Room in the Estes Valley library. The subject will be The Future of Europe and will be facilitated by Alice Reuman. Please join us to learn, share and discuss this timely topic.

The Future of Europe By Andrew Moravcsik. The outcome of the United Kingdom referendum on EU membership sent shockwaves across the globe. It

even caught British voters by surprise.

The European Union has helped secure peace in Europe for the past 70 years.

Now it faces an uncertain future. Amid a refugee crisis, lingering financial recession and the constant specter of terrorism, unity seems more imperative than ever. But the Brexit vote underscores the complexities of integrating an extremely diverse continent. What will post-Brexit Europe look like, and how can U.S. foreign policy adapt?

Friday, February 3, 2017 Read our Virtual E-Edition at www.epnews.com The 20th Annual Rails In The Rockies President’s Day Weekend

Save the date. Rails in the Rockies is coming to town February 18 and 19 at the Estes Park Event Center. This model railroad show is hosted by the Estes Valley Model Railroaders. This will be their 20th Anniversary of putting on this show for the enjoyment of sharing the fun and expertise of model railroading.

If you haven’t been for awhile…or never been…consider spending a few hours looking at a LEGO train layout, admiring the art work on the various layouts, browsing the vendors, playing the Seek and Search game, watching the complication of a train switching yard, enjoying

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children having fun with an interactive train layout, learn some history about trains and toy trains and watch a demonstration modeling and constructing scenery. All this for only $7.00.

Rails in the Rockies, February 18, 9-5, February 19, 9-4, Estes Park Event Center, adults $7.00 and children 12 and under free. Come join us.

Free Tax Preparation

Free tax preparation assistance is being offered by AARP Tax-Aide Volunteers from February 6th through April 14th, Estes Park Public Library. This program is primarily for taxpayers with low- to middle-income with special attention given to persons age 60 and older. Appointments can be made by calling 5868116.

Girl Scout Cookie Sale To The Editor Here comes another Girl Scout Cookie sale and I’m looking forward to tasting the new S’mores flavors. In the past few years I have noticed scout troops from other parts of the state coming to Estes Park and selling cookies in front of Safeway, which they have a right to do and I’m sure they have important projects to fund with the proceeds. However, I would prefer to support our local girls, so I ask the cookie sellers where they are from before I buy.

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MEET GOD, BRING POTATO CHIPS One of our readers handed me this story. I had seen it before but had forgotten the neatness of it and a lesson that we can learn also. So let me share it with you.

A little boy wanted to meet God. He knew it was a long trip to where God lived so he packed his suitcase with a bag of potato chips and six cans of root beer and started his journey. When he had gone about three blocks, he met an old man sitting in the park, just staring at some pigeons. The boy sat down next to him and opened his suitcase. He was about to take a drink of root beer when he noticed the old man looked hungry, so he offered him some chips. The old man gratefully accepted one and smiled at him.

His smile was so warm that the boy wanted to see it again, so he offered him a root beer. Again, he smiled at him. The boy was delighted. They sat there all afternoon eating and smiling, but they never said a word. As twilight approached, the boy realized how tired he was and he got up to leave; but before he had gone more than a few steps, he turned around, ran back to the old man, and gave him a big hug. The old man gave him the biggest smile ever.

When the boy opened the door to his own house a short time later, his mother was surprised by the look of joy on his face. She asked him, “What did you do today that made you so happy?” He replied, “I had lunch with God.” Before the mother could respond, he added, “You know what? He’s got the most beautiful smile I’ve ever seen!”

Meanwhile, the old man, also radiant with joy from his afternoon’s experience, returned to his home. His son seemed stunned by the look of peace on his face and he asked, “Dad, what did you do today that made you so happy?” His dad replied, “I ate potato chips in the park with God.” Before his son could respond, he added, “You know, he’s much younger than I expected.”

As I read the story again, I couldn’t help wonder how many people interact with us and feel like they’ve been blessed by having contact with God…through one of His people. In the New Testament, we read of the disciples of Jesus who, when people observed them, “They took knowledge of them that they had been with Jesus.” Is that the way that people feel when they meet us and spend some time with us? The writer Peter tells us that we have been given some exceeding and precious promises that, “by them we may become partakers in God’s divine nature.” In other words, we can become ‘Godlike’ if we will become, as Paul pleaded, ‘imitators of him, as he was of Christ.”

Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring…like the little boy who asked a stranger that had stooped to tie the boy’s shoelace, “Are you God?”…all these things have the potential to, and are sorely needed to, turn a life around. The writer, John, asks us that, if we see someone in need and have what could meet that need, but refuse to share it, “How does the love of God dwell in that person?” We should all know that God does cause people to come into our lives for a reason, a season, or a lifetime! So let’s all become ambassadors for Him. Have lunch with God. Bring chips.

(Bob)

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Ageless Boogie Jazz Dance Classes Continue Estes Park to register.

Instructor Laurie Grace Wood has been dancing since she was seven years old. She went on to train, perform, and become an entertainment dancer and choreographer for more than 18 years, working for Disney/ MGM Studios, SeaWorld, community theatres, universities, pageants, and corporations. She also completed degrees in Modern Dance and Business Administration at the University of South Florida.

Laurie describes dance as a full body workout that improves memory, coordination, balance, strength, rhythm, self-expression, and creativity. In this six-week class she will teach the basics of jazz, Broadway, musical theatre, and lyrical styles which are set to different genres of music from Laurie Grace Wood, Dance Instructor different decades. No experience is reAfter an overwhelmingly positive required.

Laurie says, “If you can walk, sponse to the first six-week series, the you can dance.

The most important part Town of Estes Park’s Senior Services Diis that we dance for fun, we laugh, and vision is offering another six-week Boowe don’t take ourselves too seriously.” gie Jazz Dance class series on WednesFor more information, please contact days, February 22 through March 29, the Estes Park Senior Center at (970) from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. The cost for the 586-2996 or visit the Center at 220 six-week series is $44 for members of Estes Park Senior Citizens Center, Inc. or Fourth Street, Monday through Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Please $58 for non-members. There is a minimum of six participants required for the visit the Senior Center website at www.estes.org/seniorcenter. To receive series, and the registration deadline is Senior Center news in your e-mail inWednesday, February 15. Stop by the box, please e-mail lmitchell@estes.org.

Senior Center, 220 Fourth Street, with cash or check payable to the Town of

N’ Balance Class Offered At The Senior Center

Monday, Feb. 6 Chicken fried steak, Mashed potatoes and country gravy, Corn, Cookie Tuesday, Feb. 7 Chicken Florentine, Pasta, Salad, Garlic bread, Cake Wednesday, Feb. 8 Sloppy Jo on a bun, Macaroni and cheese, Mixed vegetables, Orange wedges Thursday, Feb. 9 Stuffed pork loin, Mashed potatoes and gravy, Green beans, Pie Friday, Feb. 10 Raspberry ham, Au gratin potatoes, Vegetable medley, Cobbler

The Town of Estes Park’s Senior Services Division is offering an eight-week N’Balance class at the Estes Park Senior Center, 220 Fourth Street. The class is sponsored by a grant from the Larimer County Office on Aging as part of a fall prevention initiative. N’Balance is an evidenced based program developed by the Consortium for Older Adult Wellness. This is a progressive exercise class that will help you feel better, decrease falls, and increase self-confidence and independence.

Certified N’ Balance instructors Kelly Claypool and Beth Headley will lead the class.

The eight-week series will be held twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., February 28 through April 20. There is no cost, however, donations to the Larimer County Office on Aging are welcome. Registration will open on Wednesday, February 8 and must be done in person at the Senior Center. Registration for the series includes a brief pre-assessment. Contact Kelly Claypool, (970) 577-3769, to learn more. Class participants must be at least 60 years old and a

resident of Larimer County.

The class includes pre- and post-test assessments which measure lower body strength, agility, and balance. During the class, you will learn tips on how to keep your balance if you feel like you are going to fall and give your body the strength and training it needs to have better balance.

For more information on the Consortium for Older Adult Wellness, please visit their website at www.coaw.org or call (888) 900-COAW. For more information on the Larimer County Office on Aging, please visit their website at www.larimer.org/seniors or call (970) 498-7750.

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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Tickets On Sale For Valentine’s Day Luncheon Tickets for the Senior Center’s annual Valentine’s Day Luncheon are on sale now. The luncheon will be held at noon on Tuesday, February 14 at the Estes Park Senior Center. Catering for All Occasions will be serving handmade chicken cordon bleu, rice pilaf, vegetable medley, and fruited red velvet cake. The cost is $6.50 for members of Estes Park Senior Citizens Center, Inc. or $8.50 for non-members. Stop by the Senior Center, 220 Fourth Street, with cash or check payable to Catering for All Occasions (CAO).

Sit back, relax, and enjoy a delicious meal with good friends; you’ll be in good hands with Estes Valley Sunrise Rotarians returning as servers for this popular event.

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

Please visit the Senior Center website at www.estes.org/seniorcenter.

Transportation Assessment For Seniors Larimer County is performing an assessment of existing transportation challenges for seniors in unincorporated Larimer County and making recommendations for services and programs to improve mobility and accessibility in the region. If you are an older adult or caregiver and live in unincorporated Larimer County, please join Larimer County staff at the following focus group to share feedback on transportation challenges and opportunities for older adults.

The Estes Park focus group will be held at the Estes Park Senior Center on February 21 from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. The Larimer County Office on Aging is ask-

Fiber Affair 2017 Seeking Local Fiber Artists

Fiber Affair 2017, organized by the Fiber Arts council of Estes (FACE) in cooperation with the Wool Market is preparing for the 2017 exhibits. This is our 5th Annual Fiber Affair Exhibit and our goal is to display fiber art in a variety of sites throughout Estes to help make Estes Park a Fiber Destination. There will be no FACE of Fiber in the Rockies show this year. We are on hiatus. Instead, these exhibits will highlight our local fiber artists at 12 sites. We are inviting individuals as well as groups to participate in these displays. There are no entry fees and no jury process. Pieces will be displayed based on available space.

All fiber media is welcome. We are seeking 2D and 3D “traditional” as well as “contemporary” fiber work. This includes, but is not limited to: weaving, basketry, felting, quilting, paper work, knitting, crocheting, tatting, lace, dolls, needlepoint, rug making, apparel, accessories, sculptural fiber, surface fiber, and beading (not strung). The deadline for entering is April 1, 2017.

For more information and entry forms, go to our website or email us. Website: www.fiberartsep.com or email: info@fiberartsep.com.

ing for RSVP's, please call 970-498-7751.

As part of this project, there are two qualifications that focus group participants need to meet: 1. Only people that live in unincorporated Larimer County will be allowed to attend. (Attendees must live outside the Town of Estes Park city limits to be eligible.)

2. The other qualifications include being 60 years of age or older or a caregiver of an older adult.

For further information, contact Katy Mason, Program Coordinator, Larimer County Office on Aging at 970-4987759.

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Rocky Mountain Valentines: Live Storytelling At Elkins Distilling course of guiding some 257 parties on Longs Peak, Mills tells the tales of many interesting couples courting, negotiating, quarreling, but usually uniting in their quest for the shared goal of reaching the summit. Homesteader Abner Sprague recalls the time he was recruited to be “guide, packer, cook, and all ‘round chaperon” for a honeymooning couple on a month-long trip on the Continental Divide. Although Sprague tried to talk the newlyweds out of their ambitious idea, both guide and couple soon found themselves scaling steep mountainsides, with no one knowing quite what to expect.

These and other stories will be part of the Live storytelling returns to the comfort- medley of characters that Kelly will draw able setting of Elkins Distilling Company upon for the February 12 event. on Sunday, February 12 at 4:00 p.m. with Elkins Distilling Company, located at a free one-hour program led by Estes 1825 N. Lake Avenue, is pleased to be Park actor Kurtis Kelly. “Rocky Mountain hosting this special presentation in partValentines” is the theme, with entertain- nership with Character Infusion as part ing stories drawn from the lore of our of the recurring “Stories from the Still” area’s unique local history. series. The Elkins beverage menu features both alcohol and non-alcoholic reThrough his writings, Enos Mills infreshments. Admission is free and no spired the nation with the allure and ropurchase is necessary to attend. mance of the mountains. And in the

Photographing Winter Landscapes

An emphasis on fun and creativity is what you will find during the Rocky Mountain Conservancy’s Photographing Winter Landscapes class. Join Eli Vega on February 24-26th for a look at both the technical and the fun side of photography. From beginners to experts, all are invited to participate in this class.

Participants will spend time learning about depth of field techniques, focusing, exposure range challenges, and filtration.

On the creative side participants will also look at unique in-camera techniques, use of lenses and that special beauty of a winter landscape. The class will visit, depending on conditions, Sprague lake, Bear Lake, Nymph Lake and Dream

Lake. Come out for an exciting and educational three day course this winter.

Eli Vega has more than 20 years of experience as a photographer and is an award winning published photo artist.

Along with this he has also published a book titled, Right Brain Photography (Be an Artist First), he teaches classes at Arapahoe Community College and the city of Longmont, and he also is a sought after presenter and judge for the Colorado Front Range’s advanced photographic societies.

To register, go online to www.rmconservancy.org and click on the Learn With Us tab, or give us a call at 970-586-3262.

Middle School Extends Thanks To The Editor: The Middle School science teachers and parent volunteers would like to thank all those who supported the Middle School science fair silent auction by donating and buying! The proceeds from the auction will go toward a new S. T.E.A.M. lab at the school.

Thank you to the following donors: YMCA of the Rockies, Covenant

Heights, Snowy Peaks Winery, EP Mountain Shop, Kirk’s Fly Shop, Glacier Lily Skin Care, Classic Hair Design, The Taffy Shop, Colorado Life Magazine, Sombrero Ranches, High Peak Camp, Reel Mountain Theater, Rocky Mtn. Rush Tours, Center Stage School, Lake Estes Golf Course, Open Air Adventures, The Tin Daisy, Kamprath Family, Cynda Basch, Jennifer Basch, Scott Family and Jesse Lynne Designs.

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ESTES PARK HAPPENINGS

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

Feb. 3 – Feb. 17, 2017

Feb. 10-12: Ice Skating & Fishing.

Trout Haven Resorts. 10am-7pm

EVENTS Feb. 3-5: Money Matters. Original Play.

Masonic Lodge. Fri. and Sat. at 7pm & Sun. at 2pm Feb. 3: First Friday Art Groove.

Experience Estes Park's fine art world.

Throughout the Village. 5-7pm Feb. 10 & 17: Actors, Song, & Wine.

Live performance of Blame It On Hoboken. Snowy Peaks Winery. 4-6pm Feb. 10: Stan Havlick: Yellowstone in Winter. Estes Park Mountain Shop.

7pm

MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT

Historic Park Theatre

Jan 27th- Feb 9th 2017

(Rated: PG)

Monster Trucks

Feb. 10: The Dempsey/Fox Duo. Jazz.

The Other Side Restaurant. 5-8pm Feb. 10: Just Jill. Acoustic.

The Rock Inn. 6-9pm Feb. 10 & 11: James Davis. Spanish Guitar. Twin Owls Steakhouse. 6-8pm Feb. 10 & 11: Ray Young. Jazz Piano.

Nicky’s Steakhouse. 6pm Feb. 10 & 11: Karaoke with Dave Callahan. Lonigans. 9pm Feb. 11: Mountain Town Trio. Folk & Classic Rock. The Other Side. 5-8pm Feb. 11: Sean Flynn. Acoustic.

The Rock Inn. 6-9pm

Feb. 3-5: Ice Skating & Fishing.

Trout Haven Resorts. 10am-7pm

Feb. 12: Winter Concert: Jerry Barlow. Celtic. The Stanley. 2pm

Feb. 3: Davellie. Acoustic.

Snowy Peaks Winery. 4-6pm

Feb. 12: Will Thomas. Acoustic.

The Rock Inn. 6-9pm

Feb. 3: The Dempsey/Fox Duo. Jazz.

The Other Side Restaurant. 5-8pm

Feb. 13: Unvalentine Party: Mountain Town Trio. The Rock Inn. 6-9pm

Feb. 3: Jon Pickett. Acoustic.

The Rock Inn. 6-9pm

Feb. 14: Will Thomas. Acoustic.

The Rock Inn. 6-9pm

Feb. 3: Spoken Word & Poetry Slam.

Macdonald Bookshop. 7-9pm

Feb. 14: Trivia Night. Rock Cut Brewing Company. 7-8:30pm

Feb. 3 & 4: James Davis. Spanish Guitar. Twin Owls Steakhouse. 6-8pm

Feb. 15: Just Jill. Acoustic.

The Rock Inn. 5-8pm

Feb. 3 & 4: Ray Young. Jazz Piano.

Nicky’s Steakhouse. 6pm

Feb. 16: Open Bluegrass Jam. The Rock Inn. 6-9pm

Feb. 3 & 4: Karaoke with Dave Callahan. Lonigans. 9pm

Feb. 16: The Dempsey/Fox Duo. Jazz. The Waterfront Grill. 6-9pm

Feb. 4: Mountain Town Trio. Folk & Classic Rock. The Other Side. 5-8pm

Feb. 16: Mountain Town Trio. Folk & Classic Rock. Fajita Rita’s. 6-9pm

Feb. 5: Ellie Fair. Acoustic.

The Rock Inn. 5-8 pm

Feb. 17: Ice Skating & Fishing.

Trout Haven Resorts. 10am-7pm

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

Feb. 17: The Dempsey/Fox Duo. Jazz.

The Other Side Restaurant. 5-8pm

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

Feb. 17: James Davis. Spanish Guitar.

Twin Owls Steakhouse. 6-8pm

Feb. 9: The Dempsey/Fox Duo. Jazz. The Waterfront Grill. 6-9pm

Feb. 17: Ray Young. Jazz Piano.

Nicky’s Steakhouse. 6pm

Feb. 9: Mountain Town Trio. Folk & Classic Rock. Fajita Rita’s. 6-9pm

Feb. 17: Terry and Ash – Acoustic Duo. The Rock Inn. 6-9pm

Every Night: 3D @ 5p, & Sun 2:15p

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

Feb. 5 & 12: Taste & Create.

Snowy Peaks Winery. 3:30-5:30pm Feb. 7 & 14: Free 5K Group Fun Run. Stanley Hotel. 6pm Feb. 17: Sound Healing Series. Estes Park Yoga. 6:30-8pm

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

Call for details. 970-586-1223.

Free RMNP & Ranger-Led Programs.

Details: 970-586-1206 Feb. 3-17: Wild in Winter. Beaver Meadows Visitors Center. 10-11am Feb. 4-5 & 8, 11-12 & 15: Snowshoe Ecology Walk. Reservations required.

12:30-2:30pm Feb. 10: Full Moon Walk. Reservations required.

Rocky Mountain Conservancy Programs: Fees apply & registration is required. Call for details: 970-586-3262.

Feb. 3 & 10: Avalanche Awareness & Outdoor Safety in Winter.

12:30-4:30pm Feb. 4 & 11: Winter Ecology: A Snowshoeing Trek for Kids & Families. 9am-1pm Feb. 4: Winter Survival Skills.

9am-4:30pm

EXHIBITS Feb. 3-Mar. 10: Winter Art Walk.

Throughout Estes Park. 12-5pm

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

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Live By Night: Every night at 7:15p, & Sat & Mon at 2:15p

Wildlife Responder Available To Help

Monday Matinees in 3D 2:15pm $7.50 matinee $6 child tickets

January 25-31, 2017

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Knowledge, experience, skills to assist and educate individuals with and about wildlife encounters/situations. Specialty is elk, deer, bears, mountain lions. Part of Rocky Mtn. Cat Conservancy Research. If you see a kill site, call asap, or if you want more information or help with a wildlife situation, call Jayne the “Bear Lady” at 303-823-9427 or 970-685-8756.

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Last Chance To Enjoy “Money Matters” EPRTC’s current play, “Money Matters”

by Michael Parker and Susan Parker closed the first weekend of performances by having packed houses for the three performances.

“Money Matters” has three more performances this Friday and Saturday, February 3rd and 4th with curtain time at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, February 5th with curtain time at 2:00 p.m.

The performances will be at the EP Masonic Lodge at 1820 South St. Vrain.

Seating is very limited so don’t wait to get your tickets. Last weekend’s shows were sold out.

Tickets are on sale at Macdonald Book

Shop for $15.00 each. Cash or checks only please. No tickets will be held without full payment.

Our cast of crazy characters include Michael Young, Cassie Weber, Larry Tyson and Elizabeth Potter….and yes… “Bud the Stud” is back with “Charmaine.” Tim McLemore and CJ Jensen are reprising their roles as “Bud and Charmaine.”

Don’t miss this hilarious show!

Sports Medicine Students Get Hands On Experience Written by: 2017 Sports Medicine Academy Class

At 8:30 a.m. on January 27th, two basketball players have a head on collision in the EPHS gym. They both fall to the ground and neither get back up; however, it happened to be luck that the Estes Park Medical Center had organized and put together this simulation for the Sports Medicine Academy class. The class was able to get direct hands on experience through this activity. The class had just completed their certification in CPR and First Aid with Janet Bielmaier and were able to help the patients at the scene while EMTs were on their way. The Sports Medicine Academy students quickly assessed the two victims, and were able to assist the EMTs when they got on scene. This is one of the many ways the hospital has provided insight, and hands on experience into possible areas of medical careers for students. The scene above was the start of a six hour long simulation the hospital organized for the EPHS Sports Medicine class. After the EMTs addressed what they would do once on the scene, they transported the students and "patients" to the hospital to discover what the next steps would entail. Once at the hospital, the ER staff walked the students through what procedures, testing, and imaging would take place for the current "patients" while they were being treated. The students and staff came to the conclusion that one "patient" had a ruptured spleen, and the other one had multiple fractures in their lower right leg. After the students observed the inner workings of the ER, they were guided to the imaging departments, and to the surgical wing. At the surgical wing there was another hypothetical patient awaiting their arrival. Students were given operating room attire to change in to, and then learned about various tools, jobs, and procedures that take place in ORs all over the country. Following the surgical wing, the students transitioned over to the patient care facility where they learned the complex nature of taking care of people that medical personnel undertake everyday. The patient care included what happens when a patient is recovering in the hospital and several activities that are done in Physical Therapy

to help patients resume normal and active lives. Throughout the rest of the day students got the opportunity to ask questions about the time, schooling, everyday tasks, and opportunities in various jobs performed at the hospital.

As students we appreciate the time and effort EPMC has gone through to provide us with this unique experience.

These are the comments students had to say about the unique experience: "I greatly enjoyed the opportunity to explore careers I'm considering, and experiencing a side of the hospital that I hadn't before seen as a patient. It also helped me have a better idea of what I'd like to specialize in after medical school." -Kiera Wendell "Seeing and meeting with people who have devoted their lives to saving and helping others was eye-opening."- Bailey Ash "It was really interesting and inspiring to see all the inner workings of the hospital and all the different occupations at work there. It was an awesome experience." -Seth Greer "It was nice to talk to the professionals that currently work in the careers I am considering because it makes it easier to decide if I could be happy in those careers." -Olivia Reins "I really liked looking at the ultrasound and seeing the heart through the ultrasound." - Dylan Zurfluh " I really enjoyed the ride in the ambulance on our way to the hospital" -Giuliana Mazza "Having the opportunity and experience to tour the hospital was extraordinary and allowed me to really visualize what I want to do in my future."-Shane Wens "This was a super unique experience that gave a very good visual of what goes on in the careers of the professionals in hospitals. It was helpful in figuring out if this is for me."-Emma Laurienti "I enjoyed the emergency room experience because I had never gotten to ride in an ambulance and I got to play the patient. I learned a ton in a few minutes and had a great time acting hurt."-Kaelynn Morgan

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EVICS Offers Free Developmental Screenings Estes Valley Investment in Childhood Success (EVICS) and the Parents as Teachers (PAT) program hold early childhood developmental screenings monthly, at the EVICS office located at 600 South St. Vrain Ave. The screenings give parents the opportunity to check-out important developmental milestones for their young children ages 0-5. Children are screened for hearing, vision, speech and language, motor skills, cognitive and social/emotional development. Research shows that regular screenings of young children increases parent knowledge of child development, and results in early diagnosis of developmental delays.

When delays are addressed early, children are more likely to begin school ready to learn and require fewer costly interventions later in life. Appointments must be made one week in advance of the screening date and are available by calling 970-586-3055 or

emailing kberg@evics.org. Here’s a list of screening dates and times coming up: Feb 21st-9 a.m.-12 p.m.

March 13th-5-7 p.m.

March 14th-9 a.m.-12 p.m.

April 11th-9 a.m.-12 p.m.

May 9th-9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Parents as Teachers (PAT) is a program of Estes Valley Investment in Childhood Success (EVICS). PAT provides support and education to parents of children ages 0-5. In addition to screenings, the program offers oneon-one support through on-going home visits, group activities, and parent support groups. PAT is a free program open to all families and services are provided in English and Spanish.

For more information about PAT, please contact the program coordinator and parent educator, Kristen Berg at 970-586-3055 or kberg@evics.org.

EVICS Ofrece Evaluaciones de Desarrolo Estes Valley Investment in Childhood Success (EVICS) y el programa Parents as Teachers (Padres como Maestros) ofrece evaluaciones de desarrollo mensuales para niños de 0 a 5 años en la oficina de EVICS, 600 S. San Vrain. Las evaluaciones dan la oportunidad a los padres de familia de revisar importantes hitos de desarrollo para sus hijos de 0 a 5 años de edad. Evaluamos la audición, visión, habla y lenguaje, habilidades motoras, el desarrollo cognitivo y social/emocional. Los estudios muestran que las evaluaciones regulares de niños pequeños aumentan el conocimiento de los padres sobre el desarrollo del niño y resultan en el diagnóstico temprano de retrasos en el desarrollo. Cuando los retrasos se abordan temprano, es más probable que los niños comiencen la escuela listos para aprender y requieran menos intervenciones costosas más tarde en la vida. Las citas deben ser hechas una semana antes de la fecha de las evaluaciones y se pueden hacer llamando a 970-586-3055 o enviando un correo

electrónico a kberg@evics.org. Aquí hay una lista de fechas y horarios de las evaluaciones: 21 de Febrero, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

13 de Marzo, 5 – 7 p.m.

14 de Marzo, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

11 de Abril, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

9 de Mayo, 9 a.m.– 12 p.m.

Parents as Teachers (PAT) es un programa de Estes Valley Investment in Childhood Success (EVICS). PAT provee apoyo y educación a padres de familia con niños de 0 a 5 años de edad. Además de las evaluaciones, el programa ofrece apoyo individualizado a través de visitas domiciliarias, actividades grupales y grupos de apoyo para padres de familia. PAT es un programa gratuito abierto a todas las familias y los servicios se ofrecen en inglés y español. Para obtener más información sobre PAT, comuníquese con la coordinadora del programa y la educadora de padres, Kristen Berg al 970-586-3055 o kberg@evics.org.

Wildlife Responder Available To Help Knowledge, experience, skills to assist and educate individuals with and about wildlife encounters/situations. Specialty is elk, deer, bears, mountain lions. Part of Rocky Mtn. Cat Conservancy Research. If you see a kill site, call asap, or if you want more information or help with a wildlife situation, call Jayne the “Bear Lady” at 303-823-9427 or 970 685-8756.

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Journeys Class To Host “Mary Magdalene” Scholar February 12

Archaeological discoveries from the 20th century have unearthed a number of early writings that were not included in what later became the Christian Bible, or the New Testament. Some say that a number of those excluded writings present a more varied and complete picture of the early Christ movement.

Celene Lillie is director for the Tanho Center, which is housed at the United Methodist Church in Boulder. The cen-

ter’s mission is to “enliven Scripture” by discovering new possibilities for connecting the ancient and modern worlds.

One fascinating figure in the early Christ movement is Mary Magdalene, of whom we seem to know little about today. Some of these recently discovered writings are attributed to her, opening up whole new images of the early Christ movement.

On Sunday, February 12, from 8:15-9:30 a.m., Celene Lillie will share her extensive knowledge of Mary Magdalene and her work as director of the Tanho Center with the Journeys Class, which is held at Presbyterian Community Church of the Rockies. The church is located at 1700 Brodie Avenue in Estes Park. Visitors to the class are always welcome.

The Journeys Class meets each Sunday morning and is comprised of an enthusiastic group of religious progressives who love to explore meaningful and often challenging questions of a religious and spiritual nature.

For more information about this program or the Journeys Class, contact Rick Taylor at 832-758-8667.

A Guided Tour Of Cyndi’s List 2.0

Carleigh Anna Chrastil 12th Grade Outside of school, she loves to go hiking, horseback riding, fishing, reading a good book in her hammock, or anything that is outside.

Carleigh has earned a varsity letter three of the four years playing basketball as well as receiving a letter in Soccer.

Her favorite quote is by Vivian Greene, "Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass...It's about learning Congratulations to Carleigh Chrastil, to dance in the rain."

Student of the Week for February 3, After high school, Carleigh plans 2017. on going to the University of Northern Colorado and get a degree in At EPHS, Carleigh plays basketball business management or follow in and plans on running track and field.

She is a member of the National Honor the footsteps of her mom and do something in law enforcement.

Society and holds a 3.7 GPA.

A Treasure Trove Of More Than 332,000 Links To On-Line, Genealogy-Related Resources EPGS member, Merle M. Moore, will guide us through the wealth of genealogy-related research materials that may be readily accessed on Cyndi’s List. This

free, categorized and cross-referenced index is a like, "a card catalog to the genealogical collection in the immense library that is the Internet.” Every family history researcher, from the least experienced to the professional, needs to know how to get the most from Cyndi’s List.

Created in 1995 as a labor of genealogylove by Cyndi Howells, the list underwent a $40,000 upgrade in June, 2011. It has grown from 1,025 links in March, 1996, to over 332,000 links today. Merle’s presentation will introduce you to Cyndi’s List and help you learn to navigate the site. Come, join the members of the Estes Park Genealogical Society and guests at 4:00 p.m., in the Hondius Room of the Estes Valley Public Library, for this free program on February 9, 2017.

Heartfelt Thanks

To The Editor: Jacob and I (Christine) at Domestically Wild - Canine Spa thanks the Estes Park community for all of their prayers, love, and support, especially this past few months. I was admitted to ICU and diagnosed with DVT at eight weeks pregnant, moved to home treatment to be cared for by my amazing husband, Jacob. I was bedridden for almost three months total.

We are returning to a community where we truly feel as family. As scary as this has been, our hearts have been strengthened by each of you. I am recovering slowly but surely, finally able to at least hobble around without crutches. Our baby is growing strong, and already mak-

ing us proud being such a tough cookie.

We want to give a special thank you to our clients. Your loyalty, understanding, and incredible love gave our family hope and stability during this exciting but difficult life obstacle. We truly appreciate each of you. After all, puppy dog kisses must truly be one of life's best medicines.

We take pride in every dog's spa experience, safety, and sanitation. With over 15 years in the industry, and certified from Loveland's Classy Pet Grooming school in 2008, trained in Animal First Aid and CPR. It has been an honor providing top quality care to all of our best FURiends, and looking forward to the years to come.

Jacob & Christine Kalencki

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Look To Your Library: A Special Visit With Illustrator David Catrow By: Melanie Kozlowski, Youth Services Supervisor

There are so many benefits to an author visit. Kids are motivated and inspired by authors whose books they love to read.

We see an increase in reading as kids check out more books when they have the opportunity to engage with an illustrator. There is a deeper connection to the work of an author or illustrator when students learn the inside story of how a book was made. It demystifies the creative process as students learn the importance of revisions, risk taking with your work, and patience.

The Estes Valley Library is pleased to announce that illustrator David Catrow will be visiting and sharing his experiences in Estes Park on Tuesday, February 7 at the Estes Park High School Auditorium. Homeschooling families and parents are also invited to attend. David Catrow’s presentation times are as follows: • 8:30 to 9:25 a.m.-2nd and 3rd grades • 9:35 to 10:30 a.m.-Kindergarten and 1st grades • 12:30 to 1 p.m.-Book signing for Kindergarten, 1st and 3rd grades • 1:15 to 2:15 p.m.-4th and 5th grades • 2:30 to 3 p.m.-Book signing for 2nd, 4th, and 5th grades David Catrow has illustrated 70 published works and has been on the New York Times Best Illustrated Books list

twice. He is the author and illustrator of the popular Max Spaniel series and has illustrated many other favorite books, including That’s Good! That’s Bad; I Like Myself; Plantzilla; and Take Me Out of the Bathtub.

In addition to publishing his illustrations, Catrow has worked extensively in film and TV, spending over a year creating the visual development for films such as Horton Hears a Who and Despicable Me. Catrow has also spent almost 25 years as an editorial cartoonist with many of his illustrations being syndicated – running in over 1000 newspapers across Canada and the U.S. The Library has provided the school with many copies of Catrow’s books. The entire school will have a collective focus on books, reading, and literacy as everyone is engaged in preparing for Catrow’s visit. Connecting children and books while engaging them in literacy is one of the essential goals of the library.

There is something wonderful for all of us in meeting the creators of the books that we love. Kids feel that too. We not only make stronger, more meaningful attachments to the books we love, we become inspired to pursue our own dreams. Your public library is proud to collaborate with the Woman’s Club of Estes Park, the Stanley Hotel and Estes Park Elementary School to bring literacy and enrichment programs to children in our community.

Happy Birthday, Yorlet

You are our celebration, our joy of every day, our smiles in the mornings and our louder when we play with you.

You are a sheer comic and you love to sing and dance. You brighten up our world with a sparkling grin and glance.

We love you sweet daughter forever, you are mommy and daddy's little princess and we will always be like three stars, we shine! From the mo-

ment you were born, we knew what love was really about. We loved you more than anything, beyond a shadow of a doubt. The bond we felt was unbreakable and instantly we knew that we would spend eternity thanking God for our miracle.

Happy Birthday to our baby girl, Yorlet Marquez Morales!

From Daddy, Mommy and your pet Chuchin

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Citizen Meetings with County Commissioner Tom Donnelly

Wed., February 8 @ 9:00am Estes Park Senior Center 220 4th Street, Estes Park Guest: Katie O’Donnell, Health & Environment For more information on other citizen meetings, please call the Larimer County Commissioners’ O ce - 498-7010

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What’s Happening At The Estes Valley Library Interactive Electronics with Arduino Take your tech skills to a new level with Arduino at the Estes Valley Library on Friday, February 3 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

During the Arduino class at the library, we’ll learn about key concepts like inputs and outputs, circuits, and programming as we build a fun Simple Simon memory game from the ground up. Attendees will need intermediate to advanced desktop computer skills, but no previous programming or electronics experience is required. For curious people age 13 to infinity. Registration is required for the Arduino class and may be completed at estesvalleylibrary.org.

Coloring Club Coloring is a fun way to express your creativity! Join the Estes Valley Library Coloring Club on Monday, February 6 from 3-4:30 p.m. in the Hondius Room for free coloring fun. Bring with your own supplies or use the coloring books and supplies provided by the library.

3D Valentines for Kids On Tuesday, February 7 from 3:45 to 6 p.m., kids ages 11 to 13 years old can design a special Valentine for the 3D printer and then drop by the library after school on Valentine’s Day to finish the fun. Learn about 3D design and see the 3D printer in action. Register to participate at estesvalleylibrary.org.

Excel Basics Class Excel Basics will be taught at the library

on Wednesday, February 8 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Learn to use spreadsheets for budgets, birthday lists, people's contact information, hiking journals, and more!

This class is taught on the Mac Computers in the library's computer lab. Registration is required.

Free Digital Books and Audiobooks with OverDrive Learn how you can gain access to Free Digital Books and Audiobooks with OverDrive at the Estes Valley Library on Friday, February 10 at 10 a.m. Learn how to borrow and read digital books and audiobooks on your Android, iOS (iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch), Kindle Fire, Nook tablet, Windows phone, Windows PC laptop, and Macbook. Bring your own device and library card. Registration is required.

Eleanor Roosevelt – A Living History Chautauqua Story Join us for a special Chautauqua performance with Eleanor Roosevelt on Friday, February 10 at 5:30 p.m. at the Estes Valley Library. It is December 1942.

Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt has just returned from England where she visited with soldiers, generals, royalty, and the working people. Find out how the First Lady feels about those individuals’ roles in a world torn by war, hardship, and uncertainty.

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Each author will present a 5 to 7 minute book talk followed by the opportunity for audience members to "Speed Date" each author and learn more about their writing and publishing experiences. Authors presenting will include: Maria Medina, Kathy Granas, Jerry Allison, Bobbie Palmer, Cheryl Ilove, Catherine Spader, Alvin Kitzmann, Roni Wing Lambrecht, Chris Switzer, Cindi Rogers, Terry Eilertsen, Nick Roussos, and Greg Raymer.

Un-Valentine’s Day Make & Take Stop by the library on Tuesday, February 14 from 1 to 4:30 p.m. and celebrate Valentine’s Day with humor and fun!

Explore playful designs and make a Valentine for yourself or someone special.

Celebrate Local History with the Nineteen Seventeen Book Club You’re invited to the Nineteen Seventeen Book Club! Our next meeting is on Thursday, February 16 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Estes Park Museum. This is a brand new book club for people who want to read about the Wild West, outdoor adventures, historical fiction, nonfiction history genre books, and local history. The February book will be My Pioneer Life by Abner Sprague. The Estes Valley Library in partnership with

the Estes Park Museum will provide a limited number of copies of selected titles to registered attendees. Register to attend at estesvalleylibrary.org.

Reading is Doctor Recommended – Earthing by Clinton Ober The Estes Valley Library and Salud Family Health Centers present the Reading is Doctor Recommended Book Club hosted by Chazz Glaze, Outreach Education Coordinator, on Tuesday, February 21 at 7 p.m. in the Hondius Room. The February featured title is Earthing by Clinton Ober. To register, visit estesvalleylibrary.org. The Salud Health Centers Foundation has generously donated a limited number of copies of the book for registered participants that may be picked up at the library.

Using the Cloud to Back-up Your Stuff Computers can break leaving you unable to access your important files and photos. Join us on Wednesday, February 22 at 10 a.m. for Using the Cloud to Back-up Your Stuff. During the class, we will demonstrate Google Drive. The same skills apply to Dropbox, OneDrive, and other similar cloud storage options. This class is best for people with basic file management and Internet skills. Registration is required.

Movement – The “Magic Bullet” for Good Health with Dr. Frank Dumont The Estes Valley Library is pleased to welcome Dr. Frank Dumont to kick off our Trailblazer Wellness series. Join us on Wednesday, February 22 from 1 to 2 p.m. for Movement – The “Magic Bullet” for Good Health.

Exercise has been shown to be more effective than medications for issues such as long-term weight management and preventing diabetes. Learn how movement can be the “magic bullet” for your good health. To register please visit estesvalleylibrary.org.

Managing Performance Issues Workshop for Small Businesses Larimer Small Business Development Center presents Managing Performance Issues at the Estes Valley Library on Thursday, February 23 from 5 to 7 p.m.

In this session, participants will examine the feedback process from hiring to coaching or even terminating. To register for this free workshop at the library, visit LarimerSBDC.org.

Your Chance to Nominate the Next One Book One Valley Title You’re invited! Help us select the 2017 One Book | One Valley book. Local book clubs may each nominate a book title to be voted on by our entire community in May to determine our next community read. Join us at the Book Club Social on March 16 at 7 p.m. to announce your club’s nomination. Each club will be asked to give a brief summary of the books they are currently reading followed by their selected nomination. To participate in the One Book | One Valley title nomination Book Club Social, please contact Suellen Lawrence at slawrence@estesvalleylibrary.org.

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COME HOME TO ROCKY POINT! A neighborhood of 4 detached condominiums, prefect location, steps from National Park. Custom built with all the extras. Decks boast amazing mtn views. Priced to sell! $530,000 2325 Highway 66

NEW CONSTRUCTION AT THE MEADOW. 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath end unit condominium. Enjoy views of Marys Lake and the Rocky Mountains. Custom finishes throughout. Optional 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath floor plan available. $429,000 15 Kiowa Trl

RIVERFRONT CONDOMINIUM 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 2 car garage. Great room wall with fireplace, hardwood floors, main level master bedroom. Large deck and yard to enjoy this peaceful setting. $379,900 300 Far View Dr, #15

GORGEOUS SETTING RIGHT ON FALL RIVER. Beautiful Lodge style, 2 bedrooms and 2 baths condo. Private patio, gas fireplace, fully furnished turnkey property. $320,000 2100 Fall River Rd #5

Our Estes Park Real Estate Market Remains STRONG! Listing inventory is low, and we have buyers! Please give us a call if you are curious about Real Estate values in general, or considering the sale of your property.

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ENJOY SPECTACULAR VIEWS from this 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath DRAMATIC SNOWCAPPED VIEWS 7.8 acre lot in Little Valley. PRIVACY IS YOURS with this nice treed lot in the mountains condo with attached heated garage. Open main living area Evergreens, aspens & rock outcroppings. Borders Natl For- east of Estes Park with mountain views. Priced to sell. with fireplace. 2 covered decks. Furnishings included. Pop- est. Roughed-in driveway. Needs well & septic. $29,000 TBD Palisade Mountain Dr, Drake ular vacation rental property or use as a full time residence. $180,000 TBD Moss Rock $359,900 2625 Marys Lake Rd #S7

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

Great views and building site. May be able to have a septic system or sewer, city water. $139,900 TBD Kiowa Ct Lot 8

Text 807826 to 970-237-4137 WELL APPOINTED EXECUTIVE MOUNTAIN HOME with gourmet kitchen featuring stainless steel appliances, gorgeous granite counter tops, kitchen island and a Thermador gas range. $1,300,000 3000 Kiowa Trl

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Sunshine & Blue Skies Enjoyed By Particpants Of Frost Giant 5K & 10K Races The 38th Annual Frost Giant 5K and 10K races, sponsored by Estes Valley Recreation and Park District (EVRPD), were held on Sunday, January 29, 2017.

One hundred and ninety five runners registered for the races with 113 runners completing the 5K race and 61 completing the 10K race. This was a slight increase from 2016 for the 5K but a decrease for the 10K, which had 102 and 78 runners respectively complete the race last year. We anticipated some change in attendance because of the deeper snow on the ground than typically seen this time of year and the closure of U.S. Highway 34 for runners coming from the Loveland, Greeley and Fort Collins areas. EVRPD added a few fun features to the race – a 70s costume theme, a free slice of pizza from Dominos for all runners, and a free beer for all runners after the race provided by Rock Cut Brewing Co. Alexander Harris, who is the running coach and teaches science at Estes Park High School, was the winner of the men’s 5K race and the second place finisher of the men’s 10K race. Laura Harger, the winner of the women’s 10K race was ecstatic when she crossed the finish line stating she had come in second several times in previous years but this was her first win. Lily TomasulaMartin won the women’s 5K race and Luke Langhorst won the men’s 10K race.

Several runners mentioned that although the race was tough with the deep

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to the one runner who competed in the 70 to 99-year-old category. One runner, Andee Hoig, who was visiting her mother in Estes Park, was celebrating the year of her 50th birthday by participating in 50 unique events, including the Frost Giant 5K, climbing the stairs in a 40-story building in her home state of Nebraska and participating in a polar plunge.

The complete list of winners is available at www.fivestartiming.com/event/show/376884482.

snow along portions of the trail, they liked the race route through the meadows and trees along Devil’s Gulch Road and will be back to do it again next year.

There was a wide variety of runners – from the two kids who completed the 5K race in the eight year old and under category

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Trout Haven Fishing Derby Fun

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Enjoy panoramic views of the wooded foothills in the Rocky Mountains. Easy commute to Estes Park and the Front Range. Horse property and close to riding trails. It isn't named “The Retreat” for nothing. $109,500 970 Elkridge Drive

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Trout Haven hosted their second annual ice fishing derby, Saturday, January 21.

The event was enjoyed by many and most of the fisherman were kids.

The largest fish caught was 15 1/8 inches long and the winner received a Zebco fishing rod and reel and an Eagle Claw tackle box. The top prize of a two night stay at Tiny Town was won by a skilled fisherman who caught eleven fish!

Everyone at the event had a great day of fun and spectators who didn’t want to fish, went ice skating instead.

Does this sound like fun? Why not enjoy Estes Parks only centrally located skating rink, their 60 x 30 rink is located at 810 Moraine Ave. and is the perfect location for skaters of all ages. If skating isn't your desire why not try out their ice fishing at their fully stocked Trout Pond, where their team have everything you need, poles, bait and you don't even need a license, all trout are catch and keep.

Call them at 970-577-0202 for more information.

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The Estes Park Newcomers Club will hold its February general meeting of the 2016/2017 year on Thursday, February 16th at Mama Rose’s, 338 E. Elkhorn Avenue, (970) 586-3330. Check-in and social time will begin at 5:30 p.m., followed by a meal with a choice of lasagna, or fettuccine alfredo with chicken or vegetable, or polenta puttanesca. Coffee, iced tea and cash bar will be provided. Carpooling is encouraged. After dinner, Todd Jirsa, newly-elected Mayor of Estes Park, will be our speaker. Mayor Jirsa graduated with a Bachelor of Business degree in Administrative Management from Iowa State University. He has over thirty years of experience leading and managing successful businesses along Elkhorn Avenue. While living in Estes for thirtytwo years, Mayor Jirsa spent twelve years voluntarily serving the Estes Park School District, presiding as Board of Education President for six years. In addition, he spent two years as Treasurer of the Centennial Board of Cooperative Educational Services. He is a Founding Board Member of the Arapahoe, Roosevelt, Pawnee Foundation as well as a 2009 winner of the CASB McGuffey Award.

Mayor Jirsa looks forward to meeting some of our newest community members as well as sharing his thoughts about what wonderful things are happening in the Estes Valley.

Reservations are required in advance no later than noon, Friday, February 10th.

Members or interested guests are asked to sign up on our website which you can find at estespparknewcomers.org; select “February Dinner” under “Coming Events” and follow the prompts. Any cancellations must received by the reservation deadline or you will be responsi-

ble for the cost of your reservation. Your reservation is confirmed only when you receive an e-mail reply.

Prospective members are welcome and may attend up to two general meetings before joining. At the February meeting, members may renew their annual membership and prospective members may join by paying the fee of $15.00 per household/individual as prorated rate.

Checks made out before coming to the meeting facilitate check-in. Checks also can be mailed to: Newcomers Club, P.O. Box 2282, Estes Park, CO 80517.

Come join all the Newcomers as they gather for their February General Meeting.

Newcomers meetings are held the third Thursday of each month, September through May (except December). Luncheons or dinners provide opportunities to hear from community members and the opportunity to experience different restaurants in the Estes Valley and for the restaurants to showcase their offerings.

The reservation price may vary each month.

The Estes Park Newcomers Club, founded in 1965, is a social, non-profit and non-discriminatory organization. It was founded to help adult residents of the Estes Park area learn about the community while developing new friendships. A household/individual membership is open to any resident who has not been a member previously. Membership participation is limited to five years.

Prospective members can join at any time. For membership information contact Dan Scace or Rod Unruh at epnewcomers@gmail.com or visit www.estesparknewcomers.org. Please come and join us!

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“Hearts Of The West” Presentation By Chuck Benson At The Art Center

The Art Center of Estes Park is proud to welcome back Chuck Benson, Art and Architectural Historian, Architectural Designer and Principal, and traveler in search of beauty and wonder, for another engaging and informative evening presentation Hearts of the West The Heart and Soul of Western Art in America – a closer examination….” Saturday, February 11, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. This presentation at the Art Center is free and open to the public, reservations are not necessary, and please f eel free to bring a friend. If you have attended one of Chuck’s presentations in the past, you won’t want to miss this one. If not, come join us and find out that you will be thoroughly entertained and enlightened by Chuck with this engaging and informative presentation.

This presentation will focus upon developing an argument from Frederic Remington & Charlie Russell onto Gerald Cassidy, Thomas Hart Benton, Gustav Baumann and George O’Keefe – and then a brief exposure to selected works of the Taos Society Artists such as Ernest Blumenschein. From there, we

will further explore the sublime art of Maynard Dixon, and try to understand more clearly the “mythology” of the “wide open west” that all of us have come to treasure….

The Art Center of Estes Park is a nonprofit organization which provides a facility to support the work of local and regional artists, striving to promote exhibition, education, and excellence in the visual arts. Proceeds benefit the artist and contribute to the Art Center’s education and community outreach. The Art Center is located at 517 Big Thompson Avenue, in Middle Stanley Village, below Safeway and above Subway. For a complete list and/or more information on upcoming art exhibitions, 2017 classes, infor-

mation on educational programs, presentations and other opportunities offered at the Art Center, please visit our website at www.artcenterofestes.com, or call the Art Center at 970-586-5882.

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Upcoming Firearm Classes Fundamentals of Pistol Shooting will be offered on February 11 and again on March 4. No previous firearms experience is required. The course includes both classroom and live-fire training with an emphasis on firearm safety, handgun knowledge, and marksmanship with revolvers and semi-automatic handguns. All course materials, handguns, targets and ammunition will be provided. This class exceeds the minimum state requirements to apply for a Colorado concealed handgun permit. Tuition is $120.00.

Basic Rifle Course will be offered on February 25. This oneday course emphasizes firearm safety, knowledge and marksmanship. It is an excellent course for youth and adults with little or no firearms experience and will teach you how to shoot safely, responsibly and accurately. All course materials, rifles, ammunition and targets will be provided. Tuition is $120 for adults and $60 for youth under 18 years

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of age. Youth must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Defensive Pistol will be offered on March 18. This is the most advanced handgun training course offered in the NRA curriculum and is especially designed for those who want to enhance their handgun skills far beyond the basics. Prerequisites: students must be at least 18 years of age, must have had basic handgun training within recent years, and must be familiar, effective and accurate with their pistol.

All courses are taught by an experienced, nationally certified instructor. All courses are taught at the Estes Park Gun and Archery Club indoor range, located at Community Drive and Hwy. 36, next to the dog park. Pre-registration is required. Classes begin at 8:00 a.m. and end at approximately 4:30 p.m. Contact Jim at 970-481-4279 or BoydComputer@Q.com for more information or to pre-register.

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Estes Valley Quilt Guild Meeting February 8th The Estes Valley Quilt Guild meets the second Wednesday of each month at Good Samaritan Village, 1901 Ptarmigan Trail. The meeting on February 8th begins at 6:45 p.m., however, if you would like some time to catch up with friends come at 6:30. The Guild is always glad to welcome visitors. If you are new to Estes Park or just visiting and would like to join us, we would be glad to welcome to have you.

However, we do ask for a $10 donation to help cover the costs incurred for bringing speakers in.

Our speaker this month is Dana Jones, a former editor of Quilters Newsletter magazine. She will share the story of “Pagtinabangay: The Quilts & Quiltmakers of Caohagan Island” This is a 13-acre tropical paradise in the central Philippines. Of the 600 residents on the island, more than 100 are quiltmakers.

Dana will share images of the quilts and life on the island along with a mini trunk

show that will include some of the quilts exhibited at the National Quilt Museum in Paducah, Kentucky, during the summer of 2015. Each handmade quilt is a unique design that reflects the colors and flora and fauna of the island, made from fabrics produced in the Philippines and incorporating piecing and appliqué.

There will also be an exhibit of these quilts at the Quilt Museum in Golden in 2017.

This will be our sneak preview!

You can purchase a signed copy of Dana’s book, Pagtinabangay: The Quilts and Quiltmakers of Caohagan Island. She will also have quilts from the island available for purchase with all the proceeds going back to the quiltmakers.

This sounds like a great program and should give insights into the quilting and quilters of this tropical paradise. Hope you will come.

Salud Family Health CentersTime To Focus On Heart Health Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. Every year, 1 in 4 deaths are caused by heart disease.

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

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

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

During the month of February Salud is offering heart screens for only $10 per person. The screen consists of a blood pressure check and a blood draw which checks the total cholesterol, triglycerides, HDL, LDL and VLDL. No fasting required. No appointment is needed - just walk in on Tuesday and Fridays from 8:00 a.m. to noon.

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

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Recycling In Northern Colorado Cities By: Judi Smith

I spent yesterday searching the web for information on what municipalities are doing for recycling. I was already aware of widespread efforts of large cities, coast to coast, in an attempt to cope with closing landfill sites and rising temperatures inherent in global warming. I already knew that other countries surpass the USA. I knew that such places as Houston, Detroit, Orlando and both U.S. coasts take recycling seriously, but I wanted to see what our visitors are accustomed to having at home. In one day, I collected loads of information on local cities, on small towns, and on communities dependent on a tourist economy. It will take multiple articles to address this data.

Since many Estes Valley residents take recycling down to the Valley, I already knew that Boulder County offers landfill trash and recycling collection, including organics to be composted, with curbside collection, free drop off sites, and even a Hard to Recycle Center – all supported by the local taxes.

I also knew that Loveland has a similar arrangement (landfill, recycling, and compost), but the cost is covered by a monthly fee on the utility bill. Less landfill waste means lower fees. There are also annual coupons that allow for additional garden and household cleanup to be taken to the Loveland Recycling Center. In an attempt to minimize landfilling of glass, Loveland also provides six glass only locations about town. They estimate only 30% of single streamed glass gets recycled.

I was, however, quite surprised to find that Fort Collins is expecting (by 2020) to reduce landfill contributions by 80% (from 2005 levels). When the landfill closes in 2021 Fort Collins will be ready!

The city banned electronics from landfill trash in 2007, five years before the State

of Colorado followed suit. Until other solutions surfaced, annual E-cycling events had to suffice. Then in 2013, Fort Collins banned corrugated cardboard from landfill trash collection (paperboard is allowed.) Trash haulers are prohibited by law from accepting loads over 25% cardboard. Ignoring the mandate can result in a $500 fine. This ban on cardboard is estimated to have saved nearly 8,000 tons of cardboard from the landfill and prevented the release of an estimated 42,000 tons of CO2 greenhouse gas. To this end recent ordinances require trash companies to offer separate curbside service of seasonal yard trimmings and mandate composting for grocery stores this year.

The Greeley Organic Waste Center (city owned) accepts “green waste” including stumps and logs, leaves, lawn clippings and garden waste, plus pallets and certain types of wood from construction uses. Fees apply for these organics and for electronics delivered to Schaffer Enterprises (a local non profit). Curbside services must be contracted with private companies as no public landfill exists. Northern Colorado Disposal, a private entity, does provide a free drop off facility for the standard recyclables: paper, metal, plastics, glass and cardboard.

Addressing the enormous amount of organic waste seems to be universal.

Greeley depends most heavily upon the services of private companies. Fort Collins, Loveland and the entire Boulder County encourage recycling and composting either through mandate or by the convenience of “free” services. None of these cities accommodate landfill trash drop off although a trip to the Larimer County Landfill is an option until (about?) 2021.

The LWV&C Recycling Committee is holding a retreat on Feb. 23 to plan the 2017 activities. For information on this and other recycling questions, contact me at RRRcyc2se@gmail.com.

Open Discussion On Depression

Join Maria Medina for an open discussion on depression, daily struggles, or anything you may just need to discuss, every Thursday evening at 5:30 p.m. in the back room at Kind Coffee. Call Maria for more information 970-646-5642.

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Men, Women And Kids Sought To Participate In Head-Shaving Events Nationwide to Raise Funds for Childhood Cancer Volunteers baldly stand in solidarity with the 300,000 kids diagnosed with cancer each year while raising money to fund pediatric cancer research.

The St. Baldrick’s Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising money to fund the most promising research to find cures for childhood cancers and give survivors long and healthy lives, has issued a lofty challenge to everyone who wants to help raise money for pediatric cancer research: Be a hero for kids with cancer by shaving your head in return for pledges of financial support from friends and family.

Participants find that shaving their head in solidarity with the approximately 300,000 children who are diagnosed with cancer each year and frequently lose their hair as a result of treatment, is a small sacrifice in comparison to what these children endure.

For our 15th year, we will shave heads to help Conquer Kids’ Cancer on Saturday, March 18, 2017! In the past 14 years, Estes Park has raised over

$186,000 for kids with cancer. This annual event will be held locally at The Estes Park Mountain Shop located at 2050 Big Thompson Ave. Estes Park, CO 80517. Head-shavings will commence at 4 p.m., and there will be food, drink and tons of fun! We are excited to have you join us to help us reach our 2017 goals, and give hope to infants, children, teens and young adults fighting childhood cancers!

Date: Saturday, March 18, 2017 Event Location: The Estes Park Mountain Shop Event Time: 4-7 p.m.

About St. Baldrick’s Foundation As the largest private funder of childhood cancer research grants, the St. Baldrick’s Foundation believes that kids are special and deserve to be treated that way. St. Baldrick’s funds are granted to some of the most brilliant childhood cancer research experts in the world and to innovative explorers who bring with them the promise of a future free from childhood cancers. Kids need treatments as unique as they are – and that starts with funding research just for them. Join us at StBaldricks.org to help support the best cancer treatments for kids.

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Love Is In The Air At Bald Eagles Nests In Colorado

With Valentine’s Day approaching, Colorado Parks and Wildlife celebrates the breeding season of bald eagles as they return to their nests and prepare to have this year’s eaglets. Happily, Colorado’s bald eagle population continues to grow, from less than 5 nests in the 1970s to more than 170 today, 80 of which are along the South Platte River and its tributaries.

“The recovery of bald eagles is truly emerging as a success story,” said Mike Sherman, wildlife biologist with Colorado Parks and Wildlife. “Through 30year monitoring of these birds across the state, we are encouraged and heartened that the population is bouncing back and continuing upward.”

Scores of volunteers and staff from Colorado Parks and Wildlife and other agencies have been involved in the bald eagle monitoring project for 30+ years spending countless hours monitoring nest activity, eaglet production, and gathering additional data for biologists.

In other good news, tolerance of Front Range nesting bald eagles to human activity has increased since Colorado Parks and Wildlife originally made guidelines which require no surface occupancy (beyond that which historically occurred in the area) within ¼ mile radius of active nests and no human encroachment from Nov. 15 through March 15 within ¼ mile radius of an active winter night roost.

Bald eagle nests can be seven to eight feet across, usually in tall trees high above the ground. They often choose dead limbs in tall trees, possibly because their view is not obstructed by foliage.

Nests are often found near water. The female lays one to three eggs, which are dull white.

The incubation period is about 35 days, with both the male and female keeping the eggs warm.

Viewing Festivals Front Range Coloradans interested in

viewing and learning about bald eagles and their nests have two great opportunities through Lake Pueblo’s State Park’s Eagle Days Feb. 3-5 and Barr Lake State Park’s fifth Annual Eagle Festival Feb. 4.

Westminster Eagle Cam For those who chose to wildlife watch

EVRPD Winter Sports And Events Youth Sports

NVAA Travel Soccer The EVRPD, as a member of the NVAA, will be offering spring travel soccer! The Northern Valley Athletic Association (NVAA) is comprised of small front-range communities. It is an opportunity for players to play against other recreational competitive teams.

Practices will be in Estes Park and teams will travel to the Front Range and possibly host one or two games. Divisions: 3rd-4th grade co-rec 7 v 7 & 5th-6th grade co-rec 9 v 9. Practices: Teams practice twice a week for no more than three hours/week. Practices start the week of March 6th. Practice times are TBD based on coaches and field availability. Games: Games are on Saturdays and begin from March 18th. Tournament: There will be an end of season tournament on May 6th. home, check out the City of WestminRegistration for travel soccer begins ster’s Bald Eagle Cam at: www.ci.westMonday, February 6th through Tuesday, minster.co.us/eaglecam.

February 21 at the Recreation Office at Eagle facts Stanley Park. No online registration will • Bald eagles can have wingspans of up be available for travel soccer. *The cost is to 8’ $50. From February 22-28, if there is space available, the fee will be $60. The • They can weigh as much as 12 lbs. and a body length up to 37” long with fe- fee will help cover the cost of league fees, jersey top, and socks. **Roster Size: males slightly larger than males 3rd/4th grade will play 7 v 7 and there • Their distinctive white feathers usumust be a minimum of 10 players and no ally develop around the fourth year more than 12 allowed per roster by the • Pairs mate for life and often use the registration deadline. 5th/6th grade will same nest, which can grow quite large play 9 v 9 and there must be a minimum • Bald eagles can fly at altitudes of 10,000’ and up to speeds of up to 35 mph • Can live as long as 30 years in the wild • Locally, Sign Up for Food for Life’s Kickstart Your they Health Cooking mostly eat carClasses at Salud-Interrion, especially dead active Program Canada geese, as well as fish Teaches Participants and rodents About Foods to Kick-Bald eagles can lift up to 4 start Weight Loss and lbs.

Health For more information on bald eagles in The Physicians ComColorado, visit: http://bit.ly/2kQWg2v mittee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM), a national nonprofit organization that promotes preventive medicine, particularly good nutrition, and supports higher standards in research, is offering a cooking course designed to help local residents lose weight and improve their health through proper diet and nutrition.

“Losing weight has never been easier,” says Susan Levin, M.S., R.D., the director of nutrition education for PCRM. “Participants can expect to lose a pound a week without counting calories. Many experience significant health benefits, including lowered cholesterol and blood pressure, elimination of chronic pain, and increased energy.”

The Rx for weight loss and health? It’s a low-fat vegetarian diet. Load up on fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, Levin says; they’re naturally low in fat, chock-full of fiber, and filled with immune-boosting antioxidants and phytochemicals. These foods will naturally tame your appetite

of 12 players and no more than 14 allowed per roster by the registration deadline. There will be no exceptions. If rosters are not full by the deadline, but has met the minimum, players may register no more than two weeks into a team’s season. Players must also be able to commit to participating in 75% of the season including both practices and games.

Adult Sports Adult Open Gyms; Basketball & Pickleball Adult open gyms have started! Adult Basketball: Mondays, 7-9 p.m. at the Middle School Gym. **Please note Thursdays have been cancelled. Adult Pickleball: Mondays, 7-9 p.m.; Thursdays & Saturdays, 8-10 a.m. at The Pavilion at the Estes Park Event Center. The cost for open gyms is $5 for drop-in or $40 for a punch pass (10 punches, 20% savings). The purpose of the Estes Valley Recreation & Park District (EVRPD) Adult Open Gym programs is to provide adults a place to play drop-in sports with appropriate supervision in a clean and safe space. All participants must be at least 16 years of age and have a completed policy form and release of liability and photo release waiver on file.

EVRPD promotes good sportsmanship and having fun in a friendly recreation setting. Adults of all skill ability are welcome to play.

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and boost metabolism.

The challenge, Levin acknowledges, is not only to teach people which foods are good for them, but also to show them how to make the foods taste good. Each class centers on important nutrition topics as local cooking instructor Chazz Glaze guides students through the preparation of tasty and easy-to-prepare recipes.

The class details are as follows: Thursday, February 16, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.—Power of Your Plate Thursday, February 23, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.—Let’s Go! Thursday, March 2, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.— Getting in Gear Thursday, March 9, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.— Breaking the Food Seduction Thursday, March 16, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.— Keys for Natural Appetite Control For more information about Food for Life: Kickstart Your Health Cooking Classes, visit www.fflclasses.org.

Food for Life is a collaborative effort of physicians, researchers, and nutritionists who have joined together to educate the public about the benefits of a healthful diet for weight management and disease prevention. Based in Washington, D.C., Food for Life is a program of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine.

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Meeting Notices Early Worms AA Meetings Early Worms AA meets at 7 a.m. every morning except Sunday in the basement of Saint Bartholomews Church at 880 MacGregor Ave. For more info, please call 970-577-1316.

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

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

Estes Park Al-Anon Al-Anon Group in Estes Park meets from 7-8 p.m. every Friday at U.S. Bank.

363 E. Elkhorn Ave. Guests are welcome.

Call 970-586-4268 for more info.

Fall River Group of AA The Fall River Group of Alcoholics Anonymous meets daily at noon. 7:00 p.m. meetings are also held every night except Thursday and Saturday. Meeting location is 701 Elm Rd. next to the automotive shop. We welcome friends and visitors to attend these open meetings.

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

Al-Anon Newcomers Al-Anon Newcomers meets at Harmony from 6:45-7:45 p.m. Saturdays, 1600 Fish Hatchery Rd., Estes Park.

AA Meeting Allenspark Thursdays at 5:00 p.m. Allenspark Fire Dept. - Community Room Downstairs For info. call 303-747-2415.

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

701 Elm Rd.

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

Harmony Foundation - 1600 Fish Hatchery Rd.

Employment

Chef 2 years food service experience Strong Leadership skills to oversee staff Assist with menu preparations Must have valid driver’s license AM or PM, Year-round, Benefits, $13-14/hr.

General Maintenance Tech.

Complete minor repairs to plumbing, heating, electrical, carpentry Plan projects and requisitions appropriate materials Experience in road plowing/sanding preferred Must have valid driver’s license Year-round, Benefits, $13-15/hr

Youth Program Director BA in Recreation, Elementary, Early Childhood, or Related degree 2 years leading staff in camp setting Working knowledge of ACA Standards and Certs. (Must be 25 years old) Maintain ACA Accreditation and Colorado State Licensing for youth programs Must have valid driver’s license Year-round, Benefits From March 18 through May 12, 2017, all on-grounds seasonal staff will get paid $9/hour for all hours worked in Food Service, Housekeeping or Center Services.

From March 18 through May 12, 2017, all off-grounds seasonal staff will get paid $15/hour for all hours worked in Food Service, Housekeeping or Center Services. *More Details in the HR department*

ESCROW OFFICER/ESTES PARK

Looking for a change of pace, a more affordable way of living and a quality place to live? We are looking to expand and seeking an experienced Escrow Officer that has previous experience in one or more related fields: Real Estate Title/Mortgage.

JOB DESCRIPTION - Responsibilities include, but not limited to the following duties: • Work closely with Lenders and Attorneys following their instructions • Prepare and balance Settlement Statements, Closing Disclosures and HUD Settlement Statements.

• Manage the process for complex transactions, such as those involving multiple parties, as well as transactions where there are title, escrow and legal issues requiring resolution • Contact customers with questions and issues to resolve • Complete Real Estate transactions by determining requirements, clearing titles, assembling, preparing and reviewing closing documents and disbursing funds • Obtain clear title by ordering title reports, resolving title defects, satisfying existing liens and encumbrances against property or principals • Prepare transaction documents by completing forms and statements, collecting and reviewing existing documents • Complete closing transaction documents by assembling documents, reviewing papers with parties, explaining provisions and procedures, answering questions, checking documents for completeness/accuracy and obtaining signatures • Complete closing by electronically recording and filing documents, preparing and distributing final closing statements and title • Possible Closer to Closer job share opportunities EXPERIENCE: • Strong customerservice skills, detail oriented, excellent communication and organizational skills • Escrow closing experience is preferred (1–4 years) • Self-starter, committed, dedicated and hard working • Candidate must possess the ability to work independently and as a team member participating in Realtor/Lender functions CERTIFICATES/LICENSES: • Notary Public, State of Colorado • Title Insurance Producers license BENEFITS: • Competitive compensation package including base salary & commission opportunity • Benefits include Medical, Dental and Vision • 401(k) with Company match • Employee Stock Purchase Plan with Company match

To apply please send resume and references to FNTCresume@fnf.com

Qualified candidate is subject to completion and satisfactory finding of a background check, to include a criminal record check. EEO

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

Estes Park Housing Authority MAINTENANCE WORKER

The Estes Park Housing Authority is accepting applications and resumes for the position of Maintenance Worker. This is a full time position with a great benefit package. Salary range for this position is $40,465-$61,596. Must live within a 15-minute drive to Estes Park and the serviced properties.

Applicants must be able to: • Perform general maintenance tasks involving general knowledge of plumbing, electrical, heating, and other residential systems • Perform ground maintenance when needed • Develop and maintain good relations with residents • Physically able to lift 50 lbs.

• Participate in 24-hour on-call rotation duties • Be computer literate with knowledge of Microsoft Office

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma, valid Colorado Drivers license with a clean driving record, and at least two (2) years of building maintenance and/or construction-related experience.

The successful applicant must have a high energy level and work well in a team setting.

Background check required.

Applications and job description can be picked up and dropped off at the EPHA office at 500 Big Thompson Ave, or mailed to PO Box 1200, Estes Park, CO, 80517.

Applications can also be found on our website, or by contacting us at 970-577-3730.

Position open until filled.

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FULL-TIME IMMEDIATE OPENING, Equipment Manager / District Mechanic Job Announcement Closing Date: 2/20/17 EVRPD is seeking a full-time Golf Equipment Manager/Mechanic to become a member of our team. This position will be responsible for overseeing, performing, and evaluating a comprehensive golf course equipment and vehicle fleet maintenance system for the district. This position requires specialization and expertise in vehicle and turf equipment repair and maintenance. This employee must possess excellent organizational, scheduling, leadership, and communication skills. Position reports to the Manager of Golf Maintenance. Minimum Qualifications: High School diploma or GED, and at least three (3) years of experience with general maintenance of equipment, engines, diesel and gas, 2 and 4-cycle engines, including at least two (2) years of experience with hydraulic and electrical systems diagnosis and repairs.

This is a full-time year round position. Aside from a competitive salary, we offer an amazing benefits package including full Health/Dental/Vision, paid vacation/sick/holiday leave, retirement, and District-wide discounts at our facilities including free golf. Pay Range:$19.75 - $29.00/hour, DOE Applications and complete job descriptions may be obtained from our website at www.evrpd.com or from the EVRPD Administration Office at 690 Big Thompson Avenue. Submit applications to: Estes Valley Recreation and Park District, Attention John Feeney; P.O. Box 1379, Estes Park, CO 80517, or email employee application to john@evrpd.com

Part-Time Executive Assistant

BioLynceus innovates natural solutions for a better future.

We are an environmental company who is dedicated to creating natural, healthy environments. We are currently seeking a like-minded team member to fulfill the high-level support tasks for the organization.

This position requires an exceptional level of effectiveness with communication and administrative support.

This successful team member will need to be exceptionally skilled in internal and external customer support and communication.

Proficiency in office and communication technologies is required.

Team member will need demonstrative outgoing personality; exceptional organizational skills and the ability to problem solve a wide variety of business needs.

Business Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 – 5:00 Location: Estes Park, Colorado Position: Year Round Apply by sending resume and interest letter to careers@biolynceus.com - no phone calls please.

Join Our Team!

Estes Village Properties, LTD.

Full Time Office Administrator

needed for Busy Real Estate Company in Estes Park.

Job Requirements:

• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills necessary.

• Excellent computer skills required. Proficient in Microsoft Office Excel, Word and Quickbooks.

• Able to work productively and accurately-attention to detail required.

• Must be a well-presented outgoing person with excellent communication skills.

• Must have experience with answering phones, conveying professionalism.

• Bookkeeping and Real Estate experience a plus!

Please respond by telling us about yourself as well as with a detailed resume.

Drop off resume at 320 E. Elkhorn Ave or Email: coldwellbankerevp1@gmail.com Attn: Victoria

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Employment Housekeeping: making beds, cleaning cabins, laundry, general labor.

Office/Reception: must have demonstrated skillset and related experience.

Includes some laundry, occ. assistance w/ housekeeping. Work 20 - 35 hours each week depending on your desires.

Some flexibility with hours/days worked.Optional shared housing: call to discuss. No pets.

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

Ideal Employee: flexible, hard working, positive attitude, attention to detail Email info@valhallaresort.com to receive full position details.

Colorado Life Magazine Accounting Staff Needed • Excellent pay and Full benefits, M – F, 8 – 5pm • Accounts payable & receivable, taxes, and general accounting duties Degree in accounting or related field preferred but anyone with experience is welcome to apply.

To apply send us an email: aamundson@nebraskalife.com with your resume and a cover letter.

Working Managers: Valhalla Resort seeks husband/wife team for office, maintenance and some management. 2 Full time positions (some flexibility on # of hours between husband/wife) Housing on site-3 bedroom/2.5 bath house connected to office-approx.. 1700 sq. ft Must have professional experience which would relate to position needs, though from different field will be considered.

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

Please put “manager position” in subject line of email.Individuals with substance abuse issues need not apply. Valhalla is a family run business with a commitment to helping others through Choose A Night, Change A Life. For every night you stay, we provide funds toward shelter for someone in need, somewhere in the world.

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

Ambulance EMT- PRN Paramedic- PRN

Med/Surg Certified Nurse Aid – PRN

Laboratory Phlebotomist – PRN Medical Technologist – Full Time Surgical Services Surgical RN – Full Time

Quality Director of Quality – Full Time Estes Park Medical Group Medical Assistant - PRN

Patient Financial Services Hospital Billing Specialist – Full Time Emergency Department Registration – PRN Physician Billing Specialist – Full Time Prospect Park Living Center Director of Nursing – Full Time LPN/Registered Nurse Restorative – Full Time Days and Nights Certified Nurse Aid – Full Time Days and Nights CNA Restorative Aide – Full Time

Home Health and Hospice Care Personal Care Provider/Homemaker – Full Time Dietary Dietary Aide – PRN

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

EPMC offers competitive wages and benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer

HOUSEKEEPER

Join our friendly staff!

Experienced or will train Year round Full time or part time Fluent English a must No phone calls please

1520 Fall River Road CASTLE MOUNTAIN LODGE

EXPERIENCED CARPENTER/TRADESMAN. Own tools and transportation.

Dependable, honest, teachable. FT/PT Send resume to jared@homesbykingswood.co mPh. 970-586-6551

Hochstetler Resorts HOUSEKEEPERS NEEDED Year Around Or Seasonal

For more information & to apply please contact Claudia at (970) 412-6618

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Flaggers Needed

Harmony Foundation, an adult alcohol/ drug residential treatment center in Estes Park has the following openings available: Full Time/Part Time, Women’s Transitional Care Program House Manager Oversee general operations of a residential program providing transitional care of residents recovering from substance use disorders. Candidates will provide transportation and ensure safety of all clients. PT Relieves FT House Manger and Requires 2 overnights per week. Must possess valid Colorado Driver License. Experience with the Recovery Community a plus.

Nursing positions – LPN or RN Must have Colorado nursing license.

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

Please send resume, cover letter

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

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

Help us Help Others Become a CAREGiver

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

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

No certification required.

Training and support provided.

Sign on Bonus for Estes Park area!

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

The Town of Estes Park is accepting applications for:

Year Round Positions Full Time & Part TIme

Housekeeping Front Desk

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

Emergency Services Dispatcher I Police Dept. Communication Center Hiring Range $20.39 – $23.95 per hour Non-Exempt Position (2 positions open) Close Date: Open Until Filled

Journey Lineworker

Light & Power/Utilities Department Hiring Range $37.68 – $40.51 per hour Non-Exempt Position Close Date: February 6, 2017

Museum Curator

Cultural Services Dept.

Hiring Range $22.52 – $27.58 per hour Non-Exempt Position Close Date: February 13, 2017

Police Officer I

Police Department Hiring Range $25.85 – $28.44 per hour Non-Exempt Position Close Date: Open Until Filled (Town employment application required)

Transportation Advisory Board Voluntary Member

JOIN THE STREAMSIDE TEAM!

Close Date: February 24, 2017

(Committee application required)

Front Desk Agent Full Time Fill out application at: Streamside on Fall River 1260 Fall River Rd, Estes Park Or send resume to info@streamsideonfallriver.com

Receptionist Needed For Accounting Office Full-time Seasonal with possibility of year-round Gen. office duties include greeting clients, phones, making appts., typing exp.

Preferred Send resume to:

info@shottsmerrymancpas.com

RENTALS

TRANSPORTATION

Homes

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3BDR, 2BAhome w/beautiful views of Lumpy Ridge.

Avail March 1. N/S, N/P. Call 970-586-4233 or 720639-0061 lv message

Apartments JOIN OUR TEAM!

Diamond Resorts Management, Inc.

on Fish Creek Road. Job is December thru August. Pay $13.00/ hour. Must be able to get to and from work & handle the elements. We will to come to Estes and give flagger tests so you don't have to come to Windsor.We are an equal opportunity employeer.

Please call 970-674-3450

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Applications are available at: Town Hall 170 MacGregor Ave. Room 130 (Mon-Fri 8 am – 5 pm) or www.estes.org/ jobs Return Application to: Town of Estes Park, Attn: HR 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.

2 BDRM 1 BA, ex cond. $975 mo + elec & sec dep.

Cable, W/D incl. In quiet area. N/S, No Pets. Avail Feb 15, 1 yr lease, ref req 720-838-5724

02 Cad Eldorado fw dr car fax great con 102k mi 5k mi since 1/15, 74yr old seller all opt. fresh oil change new battery 970-577-9925

2 Bdrm,1 BS, $750 a month 1986 Chevrolet Sprint + deposit, year lease, $400 Hatchback, call 586-0275 runs well, low miles, Modern Downtown Apart- manual shift. 586-1968. ment for Single Occupant, Leave a call back number!

NS/NP. Furnished / 1-year lease minimum. $675 $975 Please call (970) 481-1932.

Cleaning

SUVs/CUVs

Commercial Rentals Commercial space for rent.

1050 sq ft. Good parking, overhead garage door & office w/ bathroom. $1300/mo + Util Black 2005 Jeep Wrangler, Call 970-290-4488 6 cyl., 6 spd. transmission.

Lower level commercial New clutch, new water space available for imme- pump, new spark plugs & diate move in. Open space wires, all work done by ready for your office, work- Walkers Garage in EP. shop, or storage.

10 K. 970-556-3916.

1 year lease. Approximately 500 s/f $400/Mo. 970-586-2950 River Front Office space/rooms. Multiple available.

970-586-1700

Room/Roommate Quiet Room For Rent $600/mo Util incl.

970-227-8503

Short Term Furnished Efficiency $650 - $725 / month Includes Utilities N/S, N/P Call Todd @ 970-586-8141

Residential Cleaning! Experienced, meticulous and affordable! One time or recurring service. All natural supplies provided. Licensed and bonded.

Call or text 970.294.

1177 today for a cleaner, healthier home!

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SALES

Sewing/Alterations

Business

Condos/Townhomes

Garage Sales

Sewing Services Skyview Storage & Uhaul cushions + chair tops will be closed for WINTERRecover or create new in- BREAK Feb 1st - March Karst Electric Inc. is here dustrial sewing repairs in15th, 2017. For storage in Estes Park for all your cluding leather. units call 970 215- 6006. electrical needs: new conPlease call Beth for appt.

For Uhaul call struction, service and re970 492-5446 1 800-GO-UHAUL pair. No job too small!

Thank you!

Licensed and insured. Call Other-Misc See you in spring! us at (970) 577-1470,

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

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Accounting Tax Refund Advance up to

Jackson of All Trades is available, call Susan at 970.227.9842

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Steve and Evelyn Wilson

970-586-4206

Licensed â&#x20AC;¢ Bonded â&#x20AC;¢ Insured www.surelockhomeservices.com

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970-586-3333 www.FirstColoradoRealty.com Christian Collinet Broker/Owner 970-231-8570

Judy Nystrom Broker/Assoc. 303-506-5466

Ellen Benes Marketing Coordinator

Glinda Doyle Assistant to Judy Nystrom

Brad Barnett Broker/Assoc. 970-212-6780

Kim Sandell Client Liaison

Jeremy Collinet Broker/Assoc. 970-302-1850

Lori Smith Broker/Assoc. 970-232-5511

Julia Daley Broker/Assoc. 720-937-0806

Jack Smith Broker/Assoc. 970-231-732706

Sue Magnuson Broker/Assoc. 970-214-0319

Tom Thomas Broker/Assoc. 970-481-3619

Private with Room for Guests

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Very quiet and private location with Longs Peak and mountain views, no through traffic . Great floor plan for someone with frequent guests, main living area with vaulted ceiling, fireplace, expansive windows to deck beyond. Two wings of living area office spaces, guest rooms, exercise room also with outdoor access. Multiple options for bedroom layout. Remodeled kitchen and over-size garage. $659,000 750 Longs Drive www.750LongsDr.com

Just Perfect...

Expertly crafted & beautifully landscaped 4.65-acre site provides the perfect level of privacy for this estate home. Offering 6285sf of finely-finished living space, enjoy a soaring great room w/expansive views & native stone FP. Ideal kitchen for everyday & entertaining, 6BR & 5BA, 2 serene master suites, nanny/caretaker quarters, home office, hobby rooms & a 3-bay heated garage. $1,450,000 www.2900GreyFoxDr.srp.3d.com

New Designs in a New Community Welcome Home to Kiowa Ridge     

3 Bedrooms/2.5 Bathrooms Main Level Living w/Spacious Great Rm Minutes to RMNP & Downtown Estes Hardwood Floors & Stone Countertops Stainless Appliances $795,000 Lot 2 Ypsilon Circle

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Arapaho Estates

1.27 Acre Lot Private cul de sac Location Overlooking Wetlands Natural Treed Landscape Perfect for Building $198,000 201 Cherokee Court

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Spacious with a View!

To Be Built 3 Bed/3 Bath 1 Level Living & Open Floorplan High End Finishes 1.2 Acres borders Open Space Panoramic Views $739,000 Lot 6 Lakota Court

www.529GrandEstatesDr.srp3d.com

Privacy and Views

Excellent Investment Opportunity

1.31 Acres in Carriage Hills Peaceful Cul-de-sac Location Gentle slope & Rock Outcroppings Build Among the Ponderosa Pines Mountain & Meadow Views $135,000 2630 Ridge Lane

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3 bedroom/ 3 Bath Fine Finishes Throughout Best Lot on Lake Estes Panoramic Mountain Views 23x14 Year Round Sun Room $1,295,000

Great Location just off Hwy 34 Fully Leased Commercial Building 3 Residential Condos 2 Commercial Tenants 4 Garage Bays & Lots of Storage $1,195,000 541 Lone Pine Drive

523 St. Vrain Lane, Estes Park, CO 80517

Gorgeous Riverfront Property     

Views of snow-capped mountains Building sites on river or road Existing well or city water nearby Could be split into 2 lots E-estate zoning $495,000 2.5 Acres/Fall River Road

Peace and Quiet Await

3 Bedroom /4 Bathroom Remodeled Open Floor Plan Main Floor Master Suite Walkout Lower Level Pristine Condition $599,500 www.TallPines.srp3D.com     