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March 17, 2017

Bluebirds Are Back!!

We welcome the return of the Mountain Bluebirds, (above male, right, female).

Seen in Moraine Park, RMNP. Photos by Richard H. Hahn www.alpenglowimages.info

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Friday, March 17, 2017 The charge(s) are merely an accusation and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.

On March 5 at 12:46 a.m. police contacted a man on horseback in the 100 block of Rockwell St. The 55 year old male from Estes Park was found to be wanted on a warrant and he was issued a summons and later released.

On March 8 at 11:47 p.m. police stopped a 20 year old male driver from Boston, MA in the 200 block of W. Elkhorn Ave. for a lane use violation.

After further investigation, the male was found to be driving under the influence of drugs and he was charged with DUID, underage possession of marijuana and weaving and he was later released to a responsible person.

On March 9 at 3:19 p.m. police issued a summons to a business in the 100 block of E. Riverside Drive for a violation against the wildlife protection ordinance.

On March 10 at 11:58 p.m. police contacted the driver of a vehicle that was weaving in the 800 block of Moraine Ave. The 54 year old male driver from Estes Park was found to be driving under the influence of alcohol and he was charged with DUI, DUI per se and weaving and later released to a responsible party.

On March 11 at 12:13 a.m. police stopped a 22 year old male driver in the 700 block of N. St. Vrain for speeding. The male was found to be driving under the influence of alcohol and was charged with DUI, DUI per se and speeding and later released to a responsible person.

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Community Invited To “Get Involved” Estes Park Volunteer Fair March 22 Join us at the 2nd Annual Estes Park Volunteer Fair (in conjunction with 6th Annual Job Fair) on Wednesday, March 22 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at the Estes Park Event Center, 1125 Rooftop Way. Over 30 organizations are seeking volunteers for special projects, events, committees, board work, outdoor work, serving those in need, and more! Whether you want to work or volunteer, this event has something for you. This is your opportunity to “get involved” – give back to your community doing something you care about.

Come and find out what the organizations have to offer!

Volunteer Fair Organizations Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County Communities that Care - Larimer County Dept of Health and Environment Covenant Heights Camp and Retreat Center Crossroads Ministry of Estes Park Cultural Arts Council of Estes Park Estes Arts District Estes Park Learning Place Estes Park Museum Estes Park Museum Friends & Founda-

tion, Inc. Estes Park Nonprofit Resource Center Estes Park Special Olympics Estes Park Visitor Center Ambassadors Estes Valley Crisis Advocates Estes Valley Fire Protection District Estes Valley Library Estes Valley Recreation and Park District Estes Valley Restorative Justice Partnership Girl Scouts of Colorado Habitat for Humanity Harmony Foundation, Inc. Healing Waters Foundation Historic Park Theatre and Cafe Larimer County Natural Resources MISSION: New Earth Partners Mentoring Youth Rocky Mountain National Park Volunteer Program Roots Community School The Elizabeth Guild The Old Gallery: A Center for Community and the Arts Volunteers of America For more information on the Volunteer Fair, please contact Jill Lancaster at 970480-7805 or director@epnonprofit.org.

For more information on the Job Fair, please contact Marie Meier at 970-4986650 or mmeier@larimer.org.

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Town Board Emails Soon Available On-Demand The Town of Estes Park's Information Technology Division and Town Clerk's Office are preparing to launch a new service allowing users to access emails sent to, and by, members of the Town Board. While most emails have always been available to the public upon request, this is an effort to make official communications more easily accessible and as transparent as possible. This service will be available to each board member for participation at his or her discretion.

Emails that will not be posted to the public site are those protected by the Colorado Open Records Act, such as contract negotiations, attorney-client privilege and personnel matters. Members of the public may add the term "private" to the subject line if they prefer the

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.

March 5 At 6:59 a.m. the EVFPD was paged to 2741 Aspen Ln. to assist the Estes Park Ambulance.

At 2:42 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to 2106 McGraw Ranch Rd. to assist the Estes Park Ambulance.

March 6 At 12:50 a.m. the EVFPD was paged to 1660 Fall River Rd. for a structure fire.

At 5:02 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to 45 Thunder Ln. for a detector activation.

At 7:10 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to the 3900 block of Little Valley Rd. for a report of a car on fire.

March 7 At 2:39 p.m. an EVFPD officer was

email not be posted to the public site.

Public email addresses included in the "to," "from," "cc," or "bcc" fields will not be visible on the site. However, all information contained in the body of the email will be posted by the system. If requested by the public, emails that are not posted will still be released when they are not protected by the Colorado Open Records Act. Town Board emails will be accessible through the Town's website at www.estes.org/boardemails starting March 31. No login or password will be required.

For more information about this service, please contact the Town Clerk's office at townclerk@estes.org or 970-577-4777.

paged to 2000 Ptarmigan Trail for an alarm activation.

At 8:04 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to 701 Riverside Dr. to assist the Estes Park Ambulance.

March 8 At 9:58 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to mile marker 8 on Highway 36 for a MVC. March 9 At 10:53 a.m. the EVFPD was paged to the area of 2115 Fall River Rd. for a report of a wildfire.

March 10 At 6:44 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to 844 Ponderosa Ln. to assist the Estes Park Ambulance.

March 11 At 5:42 a.m. the EVFPD was paged to 650 S. Saint Vrain Ave. to assist the Estes Park Ambulance.

At 3:25 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to 2175 Carriage Dr. for a report of a stump on fire.

At 5:10 p.m. an EVFPD officer was paged for a smoke investigation.

At 9:50 p.m. an EVFPD officer was paged to 720 S. Saint Vrain Ave. for a detector activation.

League Presents Citizenship 101 Representatives from our U.S. Senators and Representative’s offices will be joining the League of Women Voters of Estes Park on Wednesday, March 22 at 10:00 a.m. in the Hondius Room at the Estes Valley Library for an informative meeting called Citizenship 101. The public is encouraged to attend.

Communication channels are shifting and evolving in the U.S. In order to stay actively involved in our government, we need to understand how to best increase

our understanding of major public policy issues and how to effectively share our opinions with our elected officials. This is an educational session on the “how-to’s” of sharing your voice and will not be focused on any specific issues.

Mara Brosy-Wiwchar, from Representative Polis’ office, Dan Betts from Senator Gardner’s office, and James Thompson from Senator Bennet’s office will be joining us for an panel discussion on this important topic. We encourage you to join us.

Estes Park United Methodist Church 1509 Fish Hatchery Road 970-586-4153 www.estesparkumc.org www.krevlp.org KREV-LP 104.7 FM Sunday Morning Worship 9:45AM Message from Reverend Tom Towns Coffee Hour 10:45AM Adult Sunday School 11am

We believe we are one of the friendliest congregations in town.

Come to visit us, and see for yourself.

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How To Prepare For A Job & Volunteer Fair

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The 6th annual Estes Park Job & Volunteer Fair will be held next Wednesday, March 22, 2017 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Estes Park Event Center. Dozens of paid as well as volunteer opportunities will be available at the event. Check our website for updated details and a complete list of organizations that are participating at: larimerworkforce.org/estespark2017 This is an extraordinary event for anyone looking for new employment, growth potential, seasonal work, full-time or part-time opportunities as well as a wide variety of engaging volunteer openings. So, how do you prepare for such an event? Below are some general guidelines and recommendations: • Learn what organizations will be at the job fair and decide which ones to target and research those target employers (visit the website at: www.larimerworkforce.org/estes-park-job-volunteerfair) • Prepare talking points on your skills and how it matches each company’s needs • Prepare questions for each organization • Prepare a targeted resume for specific

employers and a general resume for other employers • Practice how to introduce yourself – keep it short, 2-3 minutes long • Dress professionally • Get business cards/brochures from employers you speak with – ask about a good time to contact them after the job fair • Network with as many employers/organizations as possible, you never know what opportunities are available • Follow up with the companies you spoke with and are interested in As with any employment-type activity, advance preparation is the key to success. If you need assistance with your resume, cover letter, job search support or interviewing recommendations, contact your local Larimer County Workforce Center, Marie Meier, 970-498-6650 or email, mmeier@larimer.org If you have any questions about volunteer opportunities, please call Jill Lancaster with the EPNRC at 970-4807805 or director@epnonprofit.org.

Estes Park Museum Closed March 24 Through 26, 2017 The Estes Park Museum gallery will be closed Friday, March 24 through Sunday, March 26, 2017. The regular hours will resume of Friday, March 31 when it is open through April on Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. and Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m.

The mission of the Estes Park Museum

is to conduct activities that preserve, share and respect the unique history of Estes Park. For more information, call the Estes Park Museum at 970-586-6256 or visit the Museum’s website at www.estes.org/museum.

Museum admission is free.

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2017 Estes Park Sports & Fitness Expo This Saturday Do you love sports, fitness, wellness, and being active outdoors? If the answer is yes, then the 2017 Estes Park Sports & Fitness Expo, presented by the Estes Park Medical Center is just for you! The expo is from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., at the Estes Park Events Center, 1125 Rooftop Way, Estes Park, CO. This event is designed to showcase the fitness, health, recreation and wellness opportunities available to our community through a wide variety of businesses, clubs and organizations. The expo is free to the public, and we welcome active folks of all ages and abilities!

Estes Park is unique among Colorado’s Front Range cities and towns because of its proximity to the higher peaks, offering features like high altitude and a fantastic outdoor setting in which to exercise, play and extend our reach toward health and fitness. Join us as we gather with Estes Park and Front Range businesses and organizations that are focused on promoting and supporting the sports and fitness lifestyle at the 2017 Estes Parks Sports & Fitness Expo, held at the Estes Park Events Center. Exhibitors will be sharing not only their products and services but also a variety of hands-on demonstrations to inspire you to promote wellness, fitness, and get out and get active.

Exhibitors Estes River Retreat Estes Park Acupuncture Estes Park Yoga Kent Mountain Adventure Center YMCA of the Rockies New Venture Cycling MedX of Estes Active at Altitude Rocky Mountain Health Club

Cross Fit Estes Park Estes Park Dojo Estes Park Running Club Estes Park Medical Center Estes Park Medical Group Wellness Center, Estes Park Visit Estes Park Colorado Mountain School Tour Estes Park Xero Shoes Inov-8 Ravencrest Bible School & Retreat Center Xterra CO Trail Series Beachbody Zumba with Caprissa Hip Hoopla SOS Rehydrate Estes Park MTB Team Schedule of Events 12:00 - 12:20-On the trail to healthy eating-YMCA of the Rockies Presentation 12:35-12:55-Self defense class-Eric Adams-Activity workshop 1:10-1:30-Mobility & flexibility-Dr. Aaron Florence-Activity workshop 1:45-2:00-What is your ayurvedic body type?-Ravit Michener Presentation 2:15-2:25-Hip the Hoopla-Che Rippinger-Activity workshop 2:40-3:00-CrossFit Kids-CrossFit Estes Park-Activity workshop 3:15-3:35— Break — 3:50-4:10-Karate demonstration-Estes Park Dojo-Activity workshop 4:25-5:00-Exercise, the magic bullet Dr. Frank Dumont-Presentation 5:15-5:30-Hip the Hoopla-Che Rippinger-Activity workshop For information about the 2017 Estes Park Sports & Fitness Expo or the Estes Park Sports & Fitness Association, please visit http://www.estesparksportsfitness.org/ev ents or email info@estesparksportsfitness.org.

Crossroads/LLEV 10th Annual Spring Sale Now Accepting Donations Open your closets and your hearts to not accept used adult clothing, TVs, large help two worthy local causes! appliances, sleeper sofas, or used mattresses. For additional We are now accepting tax-deinformation, call Crossroads ductible donations of items for Ministry at 970-577-0610. the sale. It will be held Friday, All proceeds stay in our comMay 12 and Saturday, May 13 munity for the benefit of local at Barn W at the Fairgrounds.

Please take time to look around families in need through your home or business, check 501(c)3 nonprofits, Crossroads your cupboards and closets for “treaMinistry of Estes Park and Lifelong Learning of Estes Valley Preschool. sures” to donate. All items should be clean & in good condition. Sorry, we can-

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You Are Invited To Join The Estes Park Ambassadors Become an volunteer Ambassador and learn more about Estes Park, the Estes Valley, and Rocky Mountain National Park. Ambassadors staff the information counter at the visitor center, greet guests, and answer questions about the Estes Valley.

People from around the world visit our town and Ambassadors are the first contact many guests have with Estes Park.

This is a fun opportunity to make a great

first impression with a friendly smile and welcome. We offer a complete training program, an opportunity to meet and work with other residents, and, of course, unlimited chances to brag about our wonderful town. Interested? Call Mike Lewis, training manager, at 970-5863982 or e mail at MIL5000@AOL.com for more information. We look forward to welcoming you as an Ambassador.

Free Workshop-Finding Support For Your Nonprofit Through Corporate Giving The Estes Park Nonprofit Resource Center presents the free workshop Introduction to Corporate Giving – a facilitated webinar on Tuesday, March 21 from 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. in the Computer Classroom at the Estes Valley Library.

Join us for an introduction to the world of corporate support for nonprofits and a demonstration on how to use Foundation Center's resources on corporate giving. We'll answer such questions as: • What are the motivations behind corporate giving?

• How do companies support nonprofit organizations?

• How can I match my organization's needs with the interests of a corporation?

• How can I make the most effective use of Foundation Center resources to locate corporate funders?

The workshop will also include a brief introduction of Foundation Directory Online, the Foundation Center’s premiere searchable database that provides information on more than 110,000 grantmakers and more than three million grant records as well as the Colorado Grants Guide, Colorado’s leading online tool for grant funding research.

To register please visit www.estesvalleylibrary.org and select the “Calendar” tab. Then proceed to the March 21 date, select the event then click “register now.” Or email Jill Lancaster at director@epnonprofit.org or call 970480-7805.

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New Excitement For This Year’s Casino Night nominate someone else to don the jockey silk and make their way down the course.

Funds Raised Will Equip Student Broadcasters A portion of proceeds from this year’s Casino Night will purchase equipment for a new broadcasting class that will have students announce and produce Bobcat athletic games. The student-produced games will be streamed live by the NFHS High School Sports Network on nfhsnetwork.com and will later be available for on-demand replay.

“Staff and students are excited about this opportunity to learn and practice broadcasting skills while making games available to out-oftown family members,” said Jeff Collins, Estes Park High School Athletic Director and Assistant Principal. “We appreciate the Boosters using proceeds from Casino Night to purchase the broadcast equipment. This new class will enhance our academic offerings, offer students valuable hands-on broadcasting experience and add a new element to our athletics program.”

Other Casino Night Activities As in past years, Casino Night at the Stanley offers many fun activities. Admission is free (adults 21+ only). No donation/purchase is necessary to enjoy any of the evening’s games. Dress up as you like, black tie is optional. Arcadian Pictures has donated their services of cinematography to film the spectacular event.

If you’ve never played cards or dice games before, our dealers will be happy Limo service will begin picking up pato show you the ropes. trons at the restaurants and bars at 6:00 Stop by the MacGregor Ballroom at the p.m. Limos will continue circulating beStanley on Saturday, March 18 from 7-11 tween the four starting spots and the p.m. to enjoy: Stanley until the last are dropped off at • Blackjack the event, no later than 7:00 p.m. Limo • Craps drivers will then be available to take you • Virtual horse racing (in addition to home from the Stanley, or back to the new Human Horse Race) Cousin Pat’s, Lonigan’s or the Wheel Bar. • Texas Hold ‘Em Challenge (games be“We’re excited to team up with liquor gin at 7:30 p.m., $25 suggested donation stores, limo companies, restaurants and to play, email mlouk71@gmail.com to rebars to offer adults a way to start the serve your seat) party earlier and provide them with safe transportation,” said Sherry Louk, Bobcat • Door prize drawings Booster Club member and event coordi• Fun photo booth nator. “We hope to see a lot of people • Silent auction with generous business take advantage of this new offering.” donations and imaginative baskets put Human Horse Racing together by middle and high school teams In addition to watching horse races on the big screen, you can pay to watch your • Free hors d’oeuvres and dancing friends race! For $25 you can nominate • Cash bar someone to ride a stick horse in a race The Bobcat Boosters and Sunrise Roagainst nine other revelers. tary hope to see you there! Check the Had a friend pay to see you race but Boosters’ Facebook page for more info you’d rather not? No problem! For $25 and please join us in thanking The Stanyou can take yourself out of the race and ley Hotel for hosting the event.

The Bobcat Booster Club and Sunrise Rotary have come up with even more reasons to attend Casino Night at the Stanley Hotel this weekend. Besides enjoying a free evening of gaming with funny money, you can take advantage of free limo service, pay to see your friends run in the Human Horse Race, and help the school equip students to broadcast Bobcat athletic games. The adults-only event is on Saturday, March 18 from 7-11 p.m. in the Stanley’s MacGregor Ballroom.

Free Limo Service – Don’t Drink and Drive to Casino Night Thanks to Mountain Dew Liquor Store, Rocky Mountain Discount Liquor Store, X/A Limo Service and About the City Limo and Tours, you can take a free limo ride from Cousin Pat’s, Fajita Rita’s, Lonigan’s or the Wheel Bar to the Stanley for Casino Night and then after the festivities be taken home (within a five-mile radius of the Stanley). Check with the individual establishments for their Casino Night specials and times.

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Two Grants Will Help The Community Garden Grow

Connie Dedon, Vice President of the Estes Valley Community Garden Board (front row, left), accepted the grant at the Larimer County Small Grants award ceremony. Behind Connie is Tom Donnelly, County Commissioner for the area encompassing Estes Park. Courtesy photo

Visitors to the Estes Valley Community Garden, as well as the gardeners and their families, will have a special treat this summer. The Gathering Area will be completed in the next few months, thanks to generous support from the Larimer County Small Grants for Community Partnering Program and from the Estes Valley Community Fund of the Community Foundation of Northern Colorado. The Larimer County program is an initiative of the county’s Department of Natural Resources; it supports projects that help connect people to the land with funding from the Help Preserve Open Spaces sales tax.

The Community Foundation of Northern Colorado funds grants to charitable organizations that serve Berthoud, the Estes Valley, and Loveland. The Board of the Community Garden especially appreciates that this is the second time to receive support from the Community Foundation and the third grant from Larimer County.

What is the purpose of the Gathering

Area? As you might expect, it’s a place where people can get together to talk about gardening and share their questions, successes, and lessons learned. It will also offer individuals, families, and organizations the opportunity to take a break from the sun, listen to someone presenting an educational workshop, or have a multi-generational activity.

One of our goals is to have several instructional classes per growing season.

Watch for the announcement of our workshop on composting with worms!

The 20’ by 20’ Gathering Area will be landscaped to block some of the sun as well as to grow various fruits or herbs. A picnic table and benches will provide a resting spot for tired gardeners along with the opportunity for sharing a meal or other social activities. As has been true with all of our construction projects, pictures will be taken throughout the process and uploaded to the Garden’s website. Watch us continue to grow at www.evcg.org.

Read our Virtual E-Edition at www.epnews.com It’s not only a day for the wearin’ of the green but the eatin’ and drinkin’ of the green as well.

I grew up adding green food coloring to my milk on St. Patrick’s Day. The flavorless dye tinted the milk a minty green that made it taste like grasshopper pie in my young mind. In the Donohoe kitchen on St. Patrick’s Day, we put green coloring in every food that would take it: pancakes, cupcakes, frosting, corned beef (just kidding), and of course potatoes (the green of parsley in butter was close enough). Why not? It couldn’t hurt us…we had the luck o’ the Irish on our side.

When I wasn’t quite so young and was wearing a big “Kiss me, I’m Irish” button around campus, I switched from milk to green beer on St. Patty’s Day. Several years later, after a visit to the Emerald Isle, I grew to ask for a slow, dark, velvety draw of Guinness as my St. Pat’s beverage of choice.

Still today I like to celebrate my heritage on St. Patrick’s Day, be it with green food, green drink, or a Guinness. And I won’t turn down an Irish coffee, either.

That said, I was in the grocery store the other day, just foosterin’ about, when the cute little leprechaun on the Limited Edition box of Lucky Charms cereal caught my eye. He was winking at me as he held his arms out wide, showing me a bowl of cereal with green clover marshmallows in it. I’m a sucker for Lucky Charms marshmallows and since they were Limited Edition green, I gave in to the end-of-the-aisledisplay blarney and put a box of the frosted toasted oat cereal in my cart—under a loaf of whole wheat bread and some kefir. You know how ridiculously not nutritious Lucky Charms are, even when whole grain oats is the first ingredient listed? I had my reputation to uphold.

“Ah, but they’re Lucky Charms, and it’s comin’ up on St. Patty’s Day,” I said in my best Irish brogue to the checker when she scanned the bar code on the green box. I’m surprised she didn’t call security—I sounded like I’d had a few too many green beers.

No way was I going to wait for breakfast to open the box. As soon as I got home I poured some cereal in a bowl, making sure the ratio of Limited Edition green clover marshmallows to whole grain cereal was high. Imagine my delight when I discovered that the Limited Edition green clover marshmallows made the milk in the bowl

Merry Marthas Meeting March 24

Do you sew, knit, or crochet and enjoy visiting with other ladies with similar interests? You’re invited to attend the next meeting of the Merry Marthas on Friday, March 24 at 9:30 a.m. at the Presbyterian Community Church of the Rockies on Brodie Avenue. This group meets monthly to share what we have made, and then we donate our finished projects to local charities. New members are always welcome. For more information, please call Jan Ludlum at 586-6544.

turn green. Lucky Charms, indeed!

When Mom did the grocery shopping years ago, she quit buying Lucky Charms because we kids picked out all the marshmallows in the box and left the cereal to go stale. The deprivation Mom imposed on us had a reverse affect and ever since, I’ve imagined buying Lucky Charms without any cereal in the box. Only the marshmallows—a pot of gold!

Just recently I learned that in fact, it is possible to purchase a two-pound bag of the pastel-colored, crunchy, dehydrated bits—the charms without the cereal. I’ve dreamed of a bowlful of nothing but the sweet, crunchy nuggets, but two pounds?

Yikes! Who in their right mind would want all those pink hearts, yellow moons, orange stars and green clovers?

My order is scheduled for delivery tomorrow.

Today I send you off to honor and celebrate the Irish with this traditional Irish blessing: Wishing you a rainbow For sunlight after showers— Miles and miles of Irish smiles For golden happy hours— Shamrocks at your doorway For luck and laughter too, And a host of friends that never ends Each day your whole life through!

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

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Read our Virtual E-Edition at www.epnews.com Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Why is it that the day that one usually eats corned beef and cabbage always seems to fall on a Friday in Lent when some of us abstain from meat? Try to get your pastor or priest to give you a dispensation if you normally follow the Lenten rules of abstaining from meat on Lenten Fridays. Mine usually does.

I have been very busy these days deciding on particular attire that I do not even need until December. I have searched the internet daily to find just the right dress. For on the 29th of December, I am going to be the grandmother of the groom. My oldest grandson, Jacob, is to marry a lovely young lady in Houston. Southern weddings are usually rather formal in dress and fun in attendance. I can hardly wait and it will also be a time for our family to reunite.

I don’t know if the bride and her family are really ready for this. We will see.

Now you may ask why I feel so committed to a special dress. The bride asks that all of the mothers and grandmothers wear navy. Almost every gown I have seen is just lace and chiffon. I do not want to look like the other grandmother so I am trying to find something different, but appropriate. I found one I loved until I realized the entire back was cut away. Now wouldn’t I make a splash in something like that! At least I have a new project to keep me busy, as if I needed to keep busy. Sunshine does that for me.

I have some pork chops cooking in the crockpot and the aroma is wafting up the stairs and making me hungry. It also reminds me that this is supposed to be a column where I give y’all a recipe of some kind. I had mentioned the other day that I was really into chicken thighs and I made a wonderful dish with them and artichokes and olives. The recipe calls for a whole chicken but you can use just thighs, be sure you use enough of them. Think I will share that one with y’all today.

Chicken with Olives and Artichokes Serves 4-6 1 whole chicken, cut into serving pieces.

2-3 Tbs. olive oil Salt and pepper 4 cloves garlic, smashed 2 cans drained artichoke hearts 1 cup black Kalahari olives 2-3 bunches of fresh rosemary or 1 Tbs. of chopped fresh oregano One package of fresh cherry tomatoes, cut in half (optional) Zest and juice from one lemon Pinch of red pepper flakes ¾ cut white wine ¾ cup chicken stock 1-2 Tbs. butter as needed to help thicken the sauce.

Green onions for garnish Salt and pepper chicken. Heat oil in skillet and brown chicken on all sides, do this in batches. Remove from pan and keep warm. Sauté’ garlic for 30 seconds. Add artichokes, tomatoes, and olives. Then place chicken in pan with all other ingredients except the butter. Cover and place in 350 degree oven and bake about 40-50 minutes, until chicken is thoroughly cooked.

Remove from oven and remove chicken from pan while you cook down the sauce.

Place on range and cook down the sauce until slightly thickened, add butter, stir and place chicken back into the sauce.

Garnish with green onions.

This can be served with rice, polenta and even mashed potatoes. I liked using only thighs as I find them tastier than breast and not as dry but you have the option to use whatever you like. I first used frozen artichokes but I prefer the can ones. I also have omitted the tomatoes or used a can of chopped tomatoes. This recipe can easily be adapted to your individual taste.

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

Help Promote Peace

Thank you to all you peace makers who support Patriots for Peace on Wednesdays between 12:00 - 12:30 by your "Honks for Peace."

We would like to meet you personally and invite you to a reorganizational meeting at 5:00 p.m. on March 21st in the Hondius Room of the Estes Valley Public Library.

Discussion topics will include:

*membership/leadership opportunities *connecting with other peacemakers *inclusive peace promoting activities *engagement at many levels (local, national and international) and many areas of interests: environmental, educational, spiritual, political, and promoting a "literacy of peace."

Refreshments will be served.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

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Melodrama Almost Sold OutOnly A Few Tickets Remain By: Doug Fox

There are only a few tickets left unsold for this weekend’s final performance of the melodrama “Estes Park: A Dedicated Town or Who’s in Charge Here?”

“We had about 100 for last Friday night’s performance and a total sell-out Saturday night,” said Back Pew Creations chair Ginger Wilkinson. She described both audiences as “fun and responsive.” If you haven’t got a ticket for this final weekend, you better hurry. “Next week-end is a sell-out for Sunday, but we still have a few tickets for both Friday and Saturday,” said Wilkinson.

Tickets $10 for adults when purchased in advance and $12 at the door. Children 12 and under are $5 each. Tickets may be purchased at Macdonald Book Shop on Elkhorn downtown or in the office at Presbyterian Community Church of the

Rockies, 1700 Brodie Ave., where the play is staged.

The melodrama is loosely based on the efforts that led to the incorporation of the Town of Estes Park in 1917. The play is a family-friendly, G-rated, laugh-filled, pun-riddled extravaganza that is also an official Centennial Celebration Event for Estes Park.

There are good guys and bad guys and plenty of opportunities to boo, hiss, and throw popcorn at the villains and applaud and cheer for the heroes.

In the process you help raise money for three local charities. All the proceeds from the show will be divided among Habitat for Humanity, Lifelong Learning of Estes Valley, Crossroads Ministry, and Restorative Justice. It’s part of the church’s mission to the community.

Don’t delay – get that ticket today –before they run out!

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March “Explore Our Store” Features The Christmas Shoppe And White Orchid This month’s “Explore Our Store” took place on March 8 and featured two stores in Barlow Plaza: The Christmas Shoppe and White Orchid. Representatives from the Ambassadors, Estes Valley Partners for Commerce, Estes Area Lodging Association, and the Estes Arts District enjoyed checking out each shops’ offerings and hearing wonderful presentations from the respective managers.

The group started their morning with a visit to The Christmas Shoppe, located at 332 E. Elkhorn Avenue. Owner Diane Muno was out of town on a business trip, but her daughter Elizabeth (Liz) Dennhardt was on hand along with manager Tessa Depuy to welcome attendees.

The Christmas Shoppe is the original Christmas-themed store in Estes Park and was opened in 1969 by the Bakers.

The Spruce House, the Christmas

Shoppe’s sister store located at 125 Spruce Drive, was the second shop established by the Bakers. They ran the Christmas Shoppe for 44 years before closing it to focus on just Spruce House.

In 2006, Diane purchased the Spruce House and in 2010, she and Liz decided they were ready to open the Christmas Shoppe again, this time in Barlow Plaza. Tessa then presented a bit about the store’s culture, citing that The Christmas Shoppe (and the Spruce House) is all about the guest experience. “From taking out the

The Christmas Shoppe

White Orchid trash to selecting ornaments,” the focus is on how people feel when they step inside the stores. Tessa said that their team works hard to create a welcoming environment, one where people feel like they belong, and that visitors will leave as customers, guests, and eventually, as friends. Tessa also shared a few different product lines, including authentic German handcrafted decorations from Black Forest, American artist Jim Shore’s more traditional figures, and the detailed and gorgeous Ne’Qwa hand painted art.

Ornaments of all themes (even Halloween!) are available around the store

and custom orders are welcomed. The Christmas Shoppe is also currently carrying an Estes Park Centennial ornament, and each year sells the Town of Estes Park’s annual ornament which has become a collector’s item for many.

The next stop was just across the plaza at the White Orchid, 344 E. Elkhorn. Liz guided the group over and introduced them to store manager Reene Schiaffo.

The White Orchid was started by the Lawson family and was run by them for three years. When Diane started thinking about opening a bridal shop, the Lawsons offered the White Orchid and recommended that Diane keep the clothing lines on board. The bridal shop started on the back wall of the White Orchid, but then moved over to its current location inside Diane’s fourth store, Liz & Jo’s, in Lower Stanley Village. Diane did keep the women’s apparel in the White Orchid and now carries many popular lines, including Brighton jewelry and handbags, Chameleon, Nic + Zoe, Joseph Ribkov, and many more. Liz highlighted the scarf collection around the store and joked that they “haven’t met a scarf they don’t like.” Reene shared that her career background is in women’s clothing and that when she saw how styles, lines, and lines have been curated at the White Orchid, she was sold on being part of this store’s experience. Reene loves that the clothing is unique – guests can create their own style and not see it on other women while walking down the street. She also commented on her team’s approach to customer service, that it’s “focus #1, #2, and #3.” Her staff ’s efforts are all about making women feel comfortable, instilling confidence, and expressing themselves. To close, Liz shared that she and Diane have loved running businesses in Estes Park – from the community to the lifestyle to the scenic surroundings, Estes Park has their hearts.

Thank you to both The Christmas Shoppe and the White Orchid for participating in this month’s event! “Explore Our Store” takes place on the second Wednesday of each month, with the first store stop at 9 a.m. and the second at 9:30 a.m. The next event is April 12 at the Lazy Moose and Moosely T’s. All are welcome to attend! We are delighted that the 2017 calendar has been filled with a great slate of stores, but if you are interested in being added to a waitlist or if you have questions about Explore Our Store, please contact Charley Dickey at charley.dickey@outlook.com.

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Bequest From R.E. Cushing

The Estes Park Senior Citizens Center has been the recipient of a generous bequest made by long-time Estes Park resident Raymond E. Cushing, who passed away July 1, 2016. Also included in the will were bequests to the Pet Association of Estes Park, the Estes Park Medical Center and the Estes Valley Library.

Mr. Cushing, who was originally from the State of Maine, retired to Estes Park after a career in the armed services. Patricia, his wife of more than 50 years, passed away in 2003.

The Board of Directors of the Estes Park Senior Citizens Center, Inc, (EPSCC, Inc) has been meeting to determine how best to honor Mr. Cushing in the disposition of this bequest. The Board represents the 591 members of the organization, who assist the Town of Estes Park in providing services to senior citizens.

“The Estes Park Senior Citizens Center is grateful for the bequest left to us by Mr. Cushing,” said Dr. George Crislip, President of the EPSCC, Inc Board.

“The funds provided will help us meet our pledge of $16,000 to support Meals on Wheels and daily luncheons at the Senior Center through this year—a pledge given last summer by the EPSCC, Inc Board to cover the Town of Estes Park's budget shortfall for these important food services in 2017.”

“This bequest will also be significant in our main mission of continuing support of cultural and educational programs for senior citizens in the Estes Valley,” said Dr. Crislip.

Free Tax Preparation

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

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Duck Race Seeks Volunteers To Help On Race Day

The Estes Park Duck Race needs volunteers to carry a big stick, push little ducks around, and keep people out of Fall River.

“We need about 30 to 40 people to help corral the ducks as they float down Fall River, as well as making sure people don’t fall into the river,” said Gene Oja, the new “sheriff ” of the duck race. Oja said volunteers should contact him at info@eeojadds.com as soon as possible.

On race day, Saturday, May 6th, volunteers should check in at the Big Horn Restaurant at 401 W. Elkhorn in the rear Deli Room at 12:00-12:30 p.m. where they will sign in, get a security hat and vest, a long pole to push ducks back into the running water, and instructions on what part of Fall River they are assigned to work.

The Estes Park Duck Race, run by the Rotary Club of Estes Park, is the largest general charitable fund raiser in the Estes Valley helping raise funds for over 65 charitable organizations and agencies that benefit area residents.

Corralling more than 5,000 ducks floating down Fall River from Nicky’s Resort to the Wheel Bar in Riverside Plaza in downtown Estes Park is a large undertaking that requires volunteer manpower.

Oja said the primary concern for security volunteers is safety. “It’s basically making sure children are kept away from the river banks and that people don’t touch the ducks,” Gene explained. “Secondly, push ducks away from obstacles, such as whirlpools, bushes, and the like. And the volunteers shouldn’t abandon their post on the river until the duck sweepers reaches them. They probably will be working from about 1:15 p.m. (shortly after the ducks drop into the river at Nicky’s Resort) until about 3:30 p.m. or so.”

Duck patrol volunteers are not expected to be police or law enforcement officers. “If people are stealing ducks, just ask them to return them to the river,” said Gene. “Our main concern is safety.”

Volunteers must be at least 21-years old.

Oja is also issuing a special call for "sweepers" this year. Sweepers wear waders while clearing a section of the river of wayward ducks. A bit more strenuous than shoreline helping, sweepers also need a strong sense of balance. Waders are available for those that need them. Anyone interested in being a duck patrol volunteer should sign up in advance by contacting Gene Oja at info@eeojadds.com.

Next Vegan Potluck March 26 If St. Patty's Day has got you remembering you want to eat more greens, we'd love for you to join us for our monthly plant-based potlucks!

When: 4th Sunday of each month through April (March 26 and April 23) from 2 to 3:30 p.m.

Where: Estes Valley Library Hondius

Room (except March in the Wasson Room) Who: anyone interested in eating a plant-based community meal Bring: a vegan covered dish, your own serving ware and recipe copies to share Contact: Chazz Glaze at aveganwithaltitude@gmail.com with any questions.

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Great Pets Need New, Forever Homes-Can You Help?

Roxy Sophia

Barney

Barney is a very healthy eight year old spaniel mix who is good with people and other dogs and he just loves cuddling with everyone! He is a small, 19 pound dog that enjoys going for walks and is searching for a family to love and love him back.

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

All pets are offered through the Pet Association of Estes Park, a non-profit organization that works to find homes for stray and abandoned pets, control dog

CROCHET

Mimi

Sophia is and eight year old long hair Mimi is about 10 years old, she would calico. She is looking for a nice older prefer to be an only pet. She can be lovperson or couple to adopt her. She is ing and snuggly and would do best in a beautiful, but a bit shy and should go to a quiet home with an older person. home without children. and cat populations by funding sterilization programs, educate members of the community, especially young people, about the humane treatment of animals and the responsibilities of pet ownership; and promote community involvement in the use of pets as therapeutic agents (e.g., in nursing homes). The Estes Park Pet

KNITTING

Last but certainly not least, there are two young kittens up for adoption this week, Roxy and Ruthie. Roxy is a gray tabby and Ruthie is a diluted torte. They are both sweet friendly girls.

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

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Look What’s Up This Spring With The Museum Friends Support the Museum Friends – Buy Duck Race Tickets

Save the Date for the Museum Friends' Members' Annual Membership Meeting Save the date, Sunday, May 7th for the Estes Park Museum Friends & Foundation, Inc.'s annual meeting, which this year will be held at the American Legion Post 119, at 850 N. St.Vrain Ave. from 2-

Yes, it’s coming soon, spring as well as the 29th annual Rotary Duck Race on Saturday, May 6th. The Estes Park Museum Friends & Foundation. Inc. hopes that you will purchase duck race tickets and designate the proceeds to the Museum Friends. Through their hard work and fundraisers, the Friends promote an appreciation of local history and support the Estes Park Museum and its many projects and activities. Remember $19 of the $20 purchase price goes to the Museum Friends.

The duck race here in Estes Park started in 1989, with four town businessmen who wanted a way to raise money for local charities. According to “Duck Race History,” this is the second oldest duck race in the United States. The longevity of our town’s duck race, says something very positive about our community's continuing commitment to local nonprofit organizations. Purchasing Duck Race tickets for the Museum Friends is especially important as we celebrate our town’s 100th anniversary and our Museum moves forward with many exciting changes.

You can buy your Duck Race tickets on line at www.epduckrace.org/, and on the Museum Friends’ Facebook page, They are also available at the Estes Park Museum, Friday through Sunday during gallery hours Just remember to specify the Museum Friends as the recipient. We are grateful for your continued support and look forward to greeting Friends’ Duck Race participants at the Riverside Plaza on race day.

5. Every spring the Friend’s members come together to greet old friends, review their corporation's activities, and elect new Board members and officers.

A highlight of the meeting is the Pioneer Award, which recognizes a local individual who has made significant contributions to the preservation and understanding of the history of the Estes Valley.

This year's meeting promises to be an afternoon of fun, featuring a delightful and authentically vintage "entertainment," light refreshments, and a chance to celebrate with the Pioneer Award winner memories of Early Estes Park.

The Estes Park Museum Friends & Foundation, Inc., is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the Museum through fundraising, publications, volunteerism, and special projects and events.

Learn more about the organization including membership information online at www.estesparkmuseumfriends.org.

Estes Park Museum Friends & Windows to the West Art Show and Sale Estes Park Museum Friends are again partnering with The Western Heritage Foundation to help promote and facilitate the third “Windows to the West Art

Show & Sale,” Friday through Sunday, June 2-4 at the Estes Park Event Center.

Art Show entry tickets may be purchased at the door for $5.

Windows to the West is a celebration of our western heritage and culture showcased in 200 works by over 40 nationallyknown artists, working in a wide variety of media including: watercolor, acrylic, pastel, graphite and bronze. Museum Friends will act as docents, providing visitors with information about the artists and their work and assisting with purchases. The partnership between the Friends and the Western Heritage Foundation will entitle the Friends to receive a portion of the sale price of original art works purchased by Friends members who have a special "Friends coupon."

Members will receive their coupons in the mail in April. Plan on attending this high quality art show to experience a panorama of creative and engaging western art. Whether you are first time buyer or a passionate collector, you will find something of interest. Show your support for the Friends of the Museum and the Western Heritage foundation by attending and purchasing fine art.

Parkinson’s Support Group Meeting The next meeting of the Parkinson’s Disease Support Group will be held Tuesday, March 21 at the US Bank in the George Hix Room (monthly meetings are always held on the third Tuesday of the month) from 2-3:30 p.m. All affected by this progressive neurological disease are welcome to attend to bring their own experiences, strength and hope and come together for the good of the group. Questions, comments? Call Linda Hanak at 586-9633.

Sponsors for July 4th Coolest Car Show Estes Park's Museum Friends are looking for sponsors for Estes Park’s premier

4th of July event, the 19th Annual Coolest Car Show. Partnering with the Friends for the car show is a great way to promote your business or organization to residents of Estes Park as well as to car lovers, car collectors, and town visitors.

Partners choose the level of sponsorship that best fits their needs, from $100 to $5000.

This year’s show will be bigger and better than ever with 16 car and motorcycle classes, and trophies, dash plaques and goodie bags for registered entrants.

Great entertainment will provided by Denver’s own rock band. “Ugly Rumor” and well-known local musicians, “The Mountain Music Makers.” Estes Park's Doug Fox will be on hand again in the role of MC, and refreshments will be available for sale by food truck vendors.

Fireworks in the evening will top off the day for Estes Park's Centennial 4th of July celebration.

Publicity for your store, shop, restaurant, or business in our newspaper announcements, website, Facebook page, and signage at the show will highlight your patronage and support of the Estes Park Friends of the Museum. Contact Friends board member and show coordinator Neal Standard to become a sponsor at, 303-475-7152 or email RNS292@yahoo.com for more information.

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

The beacon park is intended to be available for use through the winter months. It is a self-serve system, with directions for different scenarios located at the main control station. Users are back country enthusiasts who are familiar with avalanche rescue gear and techniques and the use of an avalanche beacon and probe.

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

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

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Voyager Montessori School To Host Open House

Will your child be 6-12 years old this year? If so, it’s a great time to start thinking about schooling options for the 2017/2018 academic year.

Voyager Montessori School is an elementary school located in Estes Park, open to 1st - 5th graders. After a successful first year, Voyager Montessori School would like to announce open enrollment for the upcoming year.

But exactly what is Montessori education? Most likely, you are familiar with the word “Montessori." Unfortunately, despite a one-hundred-year history,

Montessori education is surprisingly misunderstood. Is it a franchise? A play school? A program for gifted children?

The answer is “no”!

In a nutshell, in a modern educational culture that stresses standardization and memorization, Montessori offers a logical alternative: a method that teaches your child to be independent, think critically, and to develop an inner motivation to learn. It is child-led, interest-based education with the child at the controls and the “educators” there to guide their focus whenever necessary. Voyager Montessori

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Here are a few essential elements of Montessori education at Voyager Montessori School: Individualized Learning - We tailor our curriculum to your child's unique interests to help stimulate a lifelong love of learning.

Mixed-age Classrooms - The classroom is a collaborative environment which helps students learn from and support one another.

Integrated Curriculum - Multiple subjects are interwoven through real-life projects to promote a strong understanding of the "bigger picture."

Real-world Applicability - Students spend part of their week outside, on nature walks and going-out trips in order to gain a better understanding of what

they’ve learned within the limits of the classroom.

Hands-on Learning - Montessori students use concrete learning materials to promote a complete understanding of abstract concepts.

Voyager Montessori School prides itself on using scientifically-based philosophies to build an individualized curriculum for each child. The results of recognizing children’s inherent strengths and developmental needs, and meeting those needs in a carefully designed classroom environment, are students who not only achieve academic excellence, but also students whose creative thinking and selfdirection have been nurtured and truly prepare them to meet any future challenge or pursuit with confidence.

If you would like to learn more about Voyager Montessori School, please join us for an open house next week or after Spring Break: March 20-24 from 4:00 6:00 p.m., March 25 from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., April 3-7 from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m., or April 8 from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. We look forward to meeting you!

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A Sneak Peek At This Year’s Taste Of Estes Quota Club of Estes Park’s 33rd Annual Taste of Estes will be held on Thursday, April 20 at a new location, the YMCA of the Rockies.

From now until the event, the EP News will be featuring participating restaurants that will be at the Taste, just so you can get a sneak peek of what’s in store this year. Check out these fine restaurants/establishment and discover a little bit more about each one.

Chelito’s Mexican Restaurant What people love about Chelito’s is that it’s fresh and all homemade right there.

Our two most popular items are Fajitas and Tacos la Mexicana.

We’ve been in business 7 years.

We enjoy participating in the Taste of Estes to showcase real Mexican cuisine – the fusion, colors, flavors and combinations of our different cheeses, spices, meats and chilies from different parts of Mexico.

In previous years we served Chili Colorado, burritos and tamales, and mole.

At this year’s Taste we’ll offer pork cochinita pibil (Yucatan dish), vegan tamales and hibiscus water.

La Mexicana Our store has a kitchen that will open the beginning of April.

What people will love is that everything will be fresh and traditional. People will be able to watch food being made right in front of them.

People come in every week asking for fresh tamales and burritos. We also currently sell fresh salsas and tortillas.

In the future will have fresh veggie and fruit smoothies, which is a traditional Mexican drink, as well as Tacos & tortas (Mexican sandwich), and we will be adding soups, food, chicken, and chili rellenos.

The La Mexicana store has been in business for 12 years – the kitchen will open at the beginning of April.

We enjoy participating in the Taste of Estes because our food is very traditional with popular dishes from little Mexican towns.

At this year’s Taste we will serve tortas (Mexican sandwiches), pork tamales and cucumber water.

Estes Park Brewery People love that the brewery is wide open so you can look down over it from our restaurant and see where beer is being made and how the process works. We also have a free sample bar to test out the beers before you buy them. Our mixand-match six-packs or cases work great for getting a variety of beers to go. We

also have a full bar and restaurant with pool tables and video games and great views from our deck.

Our Stinger Wild Honey wheat is our most popular beer; it's is a 6% beer and is very easy to drink. Second would be Longs Peak Raspberry Wheat, also a light and easy-drinking beer. We make 11 different types of beers so we can cover everyone's tastes and don't forget our homemade Stinger root beer for the non-beer drinker.

The Estes Park Brewery started off as high country brewery in Boulder and was moved up to Estes in 1993. We have been in Estes for 24 years now and still brewing strong, with the beer going to Wisconsin and throughout Colorado.

We have participated in the Taste of Estes in past years and it is a great way to see all the people of Estes coming together in one place, enjoying themselves with all Estes has to offer, old and new.

In the past years we have served Stinger and Samson stout. Some years we only had the root beer. This year we will have a variety of all the beers, giving everyone a taste of what we have to offer.

The Taffy Shop The Taffy Shop opened in 1935, and has made fresh Estes Park Salt Water Taffy™ right in front of customers since the first day. Believe it or not, The Taffy Shop is still the only store in Estes Park that makes taffy in Estes Park! Don't be fooled by a taffy puller in the window - 'experienced' locals know to find the original recipe at our shop. Many generations of customers tell us that they love that The Taffy Shop is An Estes Park Tradition™ for their family, having enjoyed our candy for generations - it's always fun to see small children visit with their siblings, parents, grandparents and sometimes great-grandparents! Makes us very proud, and encourages us to get the taffy just right!

We always have our eight classic flavors on hand, and rotate through about 20 other 'special' flavors in the store each day. On busy days we'll make 35 thousand pieces of fresh taffy! The most popular flavor was cinnamon for 79 years. A few years ago we made Salted Caramel with Sea Salt, and it is now our most popular by 2-3 times any other flavor.

Texas Pecan must be mentioned - as a close second-place favorite.

The Taste of Estes is a fun event we anticipate for months and enjoy since we don't have to worry about taking money and making change - so we get to share our fresh taffy and catch up with new and old friends the whole time!

We'll be offering eight flavors of our taffy in a crisp white candy bag, and

holding a drawing for a family sized box of taffy for one lucky winner! Be sure to drop by and register for the drawing to be held at the end of this year’s event in our

booth.

The Rock Inn Mountain Tavern What people love about the Rock Inn is the ambiance.

Our most popular items are beer and Devils and Horseback.

We’ve been in business 11 years in the current form and 80 years as The Rock Inn. We enjoy participating in the Taste of Estes for the community connection.

This year we will serve our Bison Meatballs with mash potato and curried chic pea stew with polenta, gluten free.

YMCA of the Rockies What people love about dining at the YMCA is to sit down to a nice dinner with a beautiful view. They love our Sunday brunch in particular!

Our two most popular items are our Prime Rib and Elk Burger.

The Pine Restaurant has been in business since 1946.

We enjoy participating in the Taste of Estes because it’s a chance to show what we can do for the community, and to see other venues’ specialties.

In the past we’ve served our prime rib and a bread pudding. This year we are looking at serving our homemade fudge,

veggie strudel and chicken skewers.

Participating Restaurants/Establishments Baba's Burgers Chelito's Mexican Restaurant Chicago's Best Cinnamon’s Bakery Claire's on the Park Cousin Pat's Pub & Grill The Dunraven Inn The Egg & I Estes Park Brewery Fajita Rita's Himalayan Curry and Kebob Hunter's Chophouse Kind Coffee Lonigans Saloon Nightclub & Grill El Mex-Kal La Mexicana Mountain Home Café Oskar Blues The Other Side Restaurant Peppers Mexican Grill Rock Cut Brewing Co. The Rock Inn Mountain Tavern Snowy Peaks Winery Starbucks Coffee Sweet Basilico Café The Taffy Shop Tavern 1929 at Marys Lake Lodge The Wild Rose Food & Spirits Co. YMCA of the Rockies Tickets for Taste of Estes will be on sale soon, save the date! Cost for the tickets will be $20 presale, $25 at the door (if available) and $10 for kids, 12 and under.

Watch for more information on participating restaurants in the weeks to come and “Like” the “Quota Club of Estes Park” Facebook page for up to the minute details on all of Quota’s activities.

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We’ve seen the bumper sticker…perhaps not so much recently…but its urging is just as much needed today as when it was first coined by its author. It has been the inspiration of many a good deed. One woman had seen it and wrote to ‘Dear Abby’ about this ‘conspiracy to kindness’ and its visible effects on others. She told of a woman she knew who had pulled into a toll booth and informed the attendant that she wanted to pay the toll for the six cars lined up behind her. We’ve seen it practiced in many places and by many people who, obviously, believe that ‘a better world begins with me’. A friend was in a card shop and witnessed a young man looking for ‘just the right Valentine’s card’. The young man seemed to have found just the right one. With a smile, he started for the counter, turning it over as he went and, noticing the price, his smile faded and he turned back to find another card. My friend said, “Go for it!” as he handed him a five-dollar bill to make up the deficit. “Random acts of kindness” so needed in a world of challenges.

It happens so often in our own community, doesn’t it? I was looking at the deep weeds that had grown up in the yard of the house we are blessed to rent. I had a puny little lawnmower but, it was about time. I tackled it with as much fervor as my little machine would allow, hardly making a dent. As I did I had the sense that someone was watching me. I looked up and there was a neighbor from up the hill sitting on his riding mower. “Looks like you could use a little help”, he said with a smile. And he did…that day, and again the next until the job was done. Thanks, Norm! This winter with the first significant snowfall I went out to clear a path to the car. As I did I noticed another neighbor snow-blowing the driveway of an elderly man who lives across the street. I finished the path to the car and went back into the house to recuperate. As I sat catching my breath, I heard a noise in my front yard. You guessed it! There he was…in my drive… sending clouds of snow flying so I could get my car out. And he’s done it several times since…with each deep snowfall. I told him we ought to call him, ‘Doctor’, since, by his kindness he had probably saved a couple of ‘old men’ from having heart attacks. Thanks, Don! And you could probably share your own stories of ‘random kindness’, those you have been blessed by and some you yourself carried out.

I witness it often as it is shown to people who come from near and far. Sometimes, with the crowds that come our way, we could tend to become resentful, but, I thank God and the ‘random kindness people’ He inspires, for the way Estes Park is made such a wonderful place to visit. Most people who visit here leave wanting to return, perhaps even to live here, largely because of the spirit and hearts of people here. Let’s keep it up.

One added encouragement. Do it now! Martha and I had a wonderful visit with one couple visiting here just last week. It was a delightful couple of hours and they talked about how they wanted to make longer stays here. They left Friday. As I began writing this article on Tuesday the phone rang. The husband had just passed away with a heart attack. So, as I write these words, I can hardly see the computer screen for the tears. But how much more that two-hour visit means to me, even as it meant so much to them.

Let’s continue to be the community where ‘Random acts of kindness and deeds of beauty’ are seen on every hand. We will all be blessed because of it.

(Bob)

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Plaza Comunitaria Inauguration

By Leonor Kennell, Estes Valley Library ELL Coordinator

ican and U.S. governments extended this program to address the educational challenges of immigrants in our country.

Friday, March 10 was a special day of celebration for our community. The Estes The Plaza Comunitaria offers basic literacy, primary, middle school, and high Valley Library, in collaboration with school education. Students can initiate INEA (National Institute for Adult Edustudies or continue the work they began cation) of Mexico, inaugurated a “Plaza elsewhere.

Comunitaria.” This unique online proThe inauguration program was held at gram provides educational opportunities the Estes Valley Library and highlighted in Spanish for all immigrants in our community, regardless of country of ori- remarks by director Claudine Perrault, gin. Studies demonstrate that being edu- trustee Bill Gerritz, Estes Park School District superintendent Sheldon cated and literate in one’s first language Rosenkrance, Acting Consul General of facilitates learning a second language.

The Estes Valley Library sees “Plaza Co- the Mexican Consulate in Denver Jeremías Guzmán Barrera, and potential promunitaria” as a natural extension of its gram participants. The celebration culintention to serve the needs of English minated with a ceremonial language learners in our community. ribbon-cutting and signing of a partnerThere are hundreds of “Plaza Comuniship decree between the INEA and the taria” programs in the United States housed in schools, colleges, churches, li- Estes Valley Library.

For more information about this probraries, community centers, and prisons. gram, please contact Leonor Kennell, The program was initiated in 2001 in ELL Outreach Coordinator for the Estes Mexico under the administration of presValley Library, lkennell@estesvalleyliident Vicente Fox. In 2004, a Memoranbrary.org or (970) 586-8116, ext. 836. dum of Understanding between the Mex-

Loving Spirit Workshop Monday, March 20 Raspberry ham, Au gratin potatoes, Vegetable medley, Cookie Tuesday, March 21 Meaty lasagna, Garden salad, Garlic bread, Cake Wednesday, March 22 Seasoned baked chicken, Red potatoes, Green beans, Brownie Thursday, March 23 Award-winning chili, Relishes, Orange wedges, Cookie bar Friday, March 24 Baked cod, Potato casserole, Coleslaw, Cake

On March 25th and 26th, at the Estes Valley Library, Loving Spirit will offer another free loss recovery workshop for adults who are grieving a major loss in their lives.

The workshop takes place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily and is open to the public by pre-registration only. It is completely free, thanks in part to a grant received from local merchants who support the Rocky Card, and the Community Thrift Store of Estes Park and the continuing support of the Estes Valley Library.

Dayle E. Spencer, author of “Loving Allie, Transforming the Journey of Loss,” and “Loving Spirit, Self-help for the Journey of Loss,” will lead the workshop

with co-facilitators Gail Albers, Sally Park, and Donna Shavlik.

According to Rosemary Sloan, Chair of Loving Spirit, “this workshop is the fifth one we have held in Estes Park and we are excited to be serving our local community and partnering with the Estes Valley Library again. Since its inception two years ago, Loving Spirit is now spreading to other states and is becoming a national movement to change we way we prepare for, respond to and recover from grief and loss.”

Anyone who is interested in attending may register at: Daylespencer.com/workshops or at the Estes Valley Library.

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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What’s Happening At The Estes Valley Library Volunteer Opportunity What's Your Plan, Estes Park? Become an Advance Care Planning Champion!

The book of life is different for each of us, and helping people craft their wishes for the final chapter is a rewarding volunteer opportunity. Estes Park has taken on Advance Care Planning as a free, community wide initiative to help residents over the age of 18 complete their advance directives (documents for medical treatment) - and volunteers are needed to make this a success! Training is provided and support is ongoing for all volunteers.

Volunteers will meet one on one with individuals to complete their plans at the Library. To learn more about the training and volunteer opportunities please contact Mindy Rickard at 970482-1909.

What's Your Plan, Estes Park? is a collaborative effort of the Health District of Northern Larimer County, R.E.A.C.H. (Estes Park Medical Center, Timberline Medical, Salud Clinic), Good Samaritan Society, and the Estes Valley Library.

Story Explorers ages 3-5: ‘Strega Nona’ Saturday, March 18, 2017, 11:15-11:45 a.m., Hondius Room In Story Explorers we’ll read a story and then engage in activities surrounding the theme of the book. Each family will receive a copy of the book to take home. Story Explorers Book Club is open to families with children age 3-5 years old and registration IS required for each session because supplies are limited. Register at estesvalleylibrary.org.

EPNRC Webinar - Introduction to Corporate Giving Tuesday, March 21, 2017 3:30-5 p.m., Computer Commons Is your organization ready to seek corporate support? Corporate grantmakers are different from traditional foundations in many ways. This recording provides a basic overview of: the different types of corporate giving; what motivates corporations to give; and how to find potential corporate partners. Register at estesvalleylibrary.org.

Try-It Tuesday! Colorful Felted Dragon Eggs Tuesday, March 21, 2017, 4-5 p.m. , Hondius Room Beautiful felted eggs are created with water, roving wool and busy hands. The result? A colorful creation to take home.

Kids in K-5th grade. Register at estesvalleylibrary.org.

Advanced Directives Series – ‘Being Mortal’ Book Discussion Tuesday, March 21, 2017, 7-8:30 p.m., Hondius Room Register at estesvalleylibrary.org.

Legacy Gifts with Lifetime Benefits for the Donor: EPNRC Thursday, March 23, 2017, 6:30-8 p.m. , Hondius Room Planned gifts to nonprofit organizations offer an amazing combination of increased lifetime income and immediate tax benefits for you, the donor, while providing an ultimate legacy for the or-

ganizations you love.

Come prepared for a clear and understandable introduction to planned gifts.

Participate in live, confidential illustrations of real gift and benefit scenarios.

Leave with the tools and partnership you need to create your own planned gift. Register at estesvalleylibrary.org.

Loving Spirit Grief Workshop Saturday, March 25 & Sunday, March 26, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. both days, Hondius Room If you or someone you care about has suffered a major loss, whether from the death of a loved one, a divorce, career change, or personal lose of some sort, join us for this special two day Loving Spirit Workshop to learn proven techniques to help you recover. Twenty attendees will work directly with author Dayle E. Spencer at this special Estes Park event.

This workshop is intended for adults ages 18 and above. The presenter requests that only one member of a household attend this weekend session. This is a two day workshop; 3/25 & 3/26, 9 to 4 both days; space is limited and registration is required. Registration ends at 11:59 p.m. on March 20. Lunch on your own. Register at estesvalleylibrary.org.

Goal Setting & Financial Planning Monday, March 27, 7-8:30 p.m., Hondius Room Designed to explore BASIC money management concepts, this seminar will review fundamental tasks such as creating a personal balance sheet, building a monthly budget, tracking everyday spending, differentiating between needs and wants, and establishing clear financial goals.

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

Trailblazer Wellness: Feed Your Brain Wednesday, March 27, 1-2 p.m. , Hondius Is your brain starved for better nutrition? Do you find it hard to concentrate or focus? Do you feel irritable or moody for no discernible reason? Are you absentminded or suffer from periodic brain fog? Then this class is for you.

Learn the secrets of a better brain at any age.

Presenter Mary Calaci is a Certified Nutritionist and the Longmont Natural Grocers' Nutritional Health Coach. Understanding how the body works and the critical role nutrition plays in the body's structure and functioning is Mary's passion. She easily conveys her knowledge through free individual nutrition coaching sessions and group classes at Natural Grocers as well as for local communities. Register at estesvalleylibrary.org.

Tech Express (formerly Tech Cafe) Wednesday, March 29, 4:30- 6 p.m. at the Fireplace Drop in and ask a quick question about

your phone, tablet, laptop, email, apps, or accounts. We typically have 5 - 10 minutes to help each person at this popular program. We'll answer your question, try to diagnose the issue, or make a recommendation for follow-up. Perfect for the "I've never been able to" or "It used to work and now it doesn't" issues that you ask your grandkids about. We won't be able to get you set-up on the library's digital collection (schedule an appointment instead) or repair your computer. Feel free to register if you know you're joining us.

3D Printing at the Library Friday, March 31, 4:30-6 p.m., Hondius Room 3D printing is all over the news, but did you know it's also popping up in libraries? Join us for an overview of 3D printing technology past, present, and future (did you know ceramic coffee cups, artificial organs, and rocket engines can all be 3D printed?) and get up close and personal with some of the amazing things even a small printer can make. Learn more about this hot topic and help determine the future of 3D printing at the library. No special skills or previous experience required. Register at estesvalleylibrary.org.

Goal Setting & Financial Planning Monday, March 27, 7-8:30 p.m., Hondius Room Designed to explore BASIC money management concepts, this seminar will

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review fundamental tasks such as creating a personal balance sheet, building a monthly budget, tracking everyday spending, differentiating between needs and wants, and establishing clear financial goals.

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

Trailblazer Wellness: Feed Your Brain Wednesday, March 27, 1-2 p.m., Hondius Room Is your brain starved for better nutrition? Do you find it hard to concentrate or focus? Do you feel irritable or moody for no discernible reason? Are you absentminded or suffer from periodic brain fog? Then this class is for you. Learn the secrets of a better brain at any age.

Presenter Mary Calaci is a Certified Nutritionist and the Longmont Natural Grocers' Nutritional Health Coach. Understanding how the body works and the critical role nutrition plays in the body's structure and functioning is Mary's passion. She easily conveys her knowledge through free individual nutrition coaching sessions and group classes at Natural Grocers as well as for local communities. Register at estesvalleylibrary.org.

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

EVENTS Mar. 17-19: Estes Park: A Dedicated Town or Who’s in Charge. Play.

Presbyterian Church. 7pm, Sun. 3pm Mar. 17-19 & 24-25: The Secret Garden. Musical. Hemple Auditorium, YMCA. 7:30pm, Sunday Matinee at 2pm

Mar. 21: Trivia Night. Rock Cut Brewing Company. 7-8:30pm

Mar. 31: Ray Young. Jazz Piano.

Nicky’s Steakhouse. 6pm

Mar. 21: Lip Sync Battle. Wheel Bar. 10:30pm

Mar. 31: KC Groves. Acoustic. The Rock Inn. 6-9pm

Mar. 23: Open Bluegrass Jam. The Rock Inn. 6pm

Mar. 31: Will Thomas. Acoustic. Snowy Peaks Winery. 4-6pm

Mar. 18: Casino Night. Fundraiser for EPHS Athletes. The Stanley. 7-11pm

Mar. 23: Mountain Town Trio. Folk & Classic Rock. Fajita Rita’s. 6-9pm

Mar. 22: Job & Volunteer Fair. Estes Park Events Complex. 9am-12pm

Mar. 23: The Dempsey/Fox Duo. Jazz. The Waterfront Grill. 6-9pm

Mar. 23 & 30: Dine Around Estes. $5 Tasting Plates at participating restaurants all over town. 4:30-7:30pm

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

Mar. 24: Follow The Fox. Snowy Peaks Winery. 4-6pm

Mar. 19 & 26: Taste & Create. Snowy Peaks Winery. 3:30-5:30pm

Mar. 24: The Dempsey/Fox Duo. Jazz.

The Other Side Restaurant. 5-8pm

Mar. 19: Wilderness and Remote First Aid. EP Mountain Shop. 9am-5:30pm

Mar. 24: Just Jill. Acoustic. The Rock Inn. 6-9pm

Mar. 21 & 28: Free 5K Group Fun Run. Stanley Hotel. 6pm

Mar. 24-25: Ray Young. Jazz Piano.

Nicky’s Steakhouse. 6pm

Mar. 24: Partner Yoga Workshop. EP Yoga. Reservations req’d. 6-7:30pm.

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

The Other Side Restaurant. 5-8pm Mar. 17: Tahosa. Country Rock & Blues. Irish theme. Lonigans 5:30-9pm Mar. 17: St. Patrick’s with Chain Station. The Rock Inn. 9pm-12am Mar. 17-18: Ray Young. Jazz Piano.

Nicky’s Steakhouse. 6pm Mar. 17-18: Karaoke. Lonigans. 9pm Mar. 18: Diva Duo Plus One. Soloists.

Shepherd Mtns. Lutheran. 2-3:15pm

Nightly Dolby 3D @ 4:45 & 2D @ 7:30pm Additiona Matinees: 2D @ 2pm: Fri, Sat, Sun & Super Saver 3D- Monday

Mar. 31: The Dempsey/Fox Duo. Jazz.

The Other Side Restaurant. 5-8pm

Mar. 23: Chess Club. Rock Cut Brewing Company. 6-9pm

Mar. 17: Will Thomas. Acoustic. Snowy Peaks Winery. 4-6pm

Mar 17th- April 6th 2017

Mar. 21: Open Mic with Jon Pickett.

Ed’s Cantina. 6-9pm

Mar. 18: Sports & Fitness Expo. Estes Park Events Complex. 11am-6pm

MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT

Historic Park Theatre

Mar. 17 – Mar. 31, 2017

Mar. 18: Double Bills. Acoustic Rock Duo. The Rock Inn. 6-9pm Mar. 18: Mountain Town Trio. Folk & Classic Rock. The Other Side. 6-9pm Mar. 19: Ellie Fair. Acoustic Brunch.

The Rock Inn. 11am-2pm Mar. 19: Peggy Lyon/Gregory Dufford.

Instrumental. The Stanley. 2pm Mar. 19: Bingo Night. Rock Cut Brewing Company. 6-7:30pm Mar. 20: Bogus Flow. Equinox Party.

The Rock Inn. 8pm

Mar. 24-25: Karaoke. Lonigans. 9pm Mar. 25: David Potter. Acoustic. The Rock Inn. 6-9pm Mar. 25: Mountain Town Trio. Folk & Classic Rock. The Other Side. 6-9pm

SEMINARS, CLASSES & LECTURES

ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK

Mar. 26: Seicento Baroque Ensemble.

The Stanley. 2pm

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

Call for details. 970-586-1223.

Mar. 26: Bingo Night. Rock Cut Brewing Company. 6-7:30pm

Free RMNP & Ranger-Led Programs.

Details: 970-586-1206

Mar. 28: Jon Pickett & Friends.

Bluegrass. Ed’s Cantina. 6-9pm

Mar. 18: All the Songs That Nature Sings. Beaver Meadows VC. 7pm

Mar. 28: Trivia Night. Rock Cut Brewing Company. 7-8:30pm

Mar. 18-19: Snowshoe Ecology Walk.

Reservations req’d. 12:30- 2:30pm

Mar. 28: Lip Sync Battle. Wheel Bar. 10:30pm

Mar. 18-19: Wild in Winter. Beaver Meadows Visitors Ctr. 10-11am

Mar. 30: Open Bluegrass Jam. The Rock Inn. 6pm Mar. 30: Chess Club. Rock Cut Brewing Company. 6-9pm

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

Mar. 30: Mountain Town Trio. Folk & Classic Rock. Fajita Rita’s. 6-9pm

Mar. 18: Winter Ecology: Snowshoe Trek for Families. 9am-1pm

Mar. 30: The Dempsey/Fox Duo. Jazz. The Waterfront Grill. 6-9pm

Mar. 25: Coyotes: Song Dogs of the West. 8am-4pm

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

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

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

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Journeys Class To Present The Vision Of Teilhard De Chardin In The 21st Century With Ilia Delio

Monday Matinees in Dolby 3D @ 2pm $7.50 matinee $6 child tickets

www.historicparktheatre.com boxoffice:970-586-8904

Teilhard de Chardin (1881-1955) is considered one of the greatest thinkers of the 20th Century. He was a renowned

paleontologist, theologian, philosopher, author, poet and French Jesuit priest. In bringing together science and theology, he built a vision of all creation evolving toward an end point of oneness with the Divine, empowered by the Christ energy of Love. It continues to influence world thinking today.

Ilia Delio is ideally qualified to bring that vision into the 21st Century. She is a Teilhard scholar with doctorates both in pharmacology and theology, author of 17 books, speaker at colleges, universities and retreat centers nationwide and also a Franciscan sister. She holds a chair of theology at Villanova University. She

is also a visiting professor in science and theology at Georgetown University.

Beginning Sunday, April 2nd, at the Presbyterian Community Church of the Rockies at 1700 Brodie Ave., the Journeys Class will present a seven week DVD series from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. with Ilia Delio speaking on Teilhard's Vision.

The Journeys Class is a community of progressive seekers exploring new ways of thinking within world religions and spiritualities. For more information about the group, call Rick Taylor at 832758-8667.

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The Secret Garden O Be a part of the magic! The Fine Arts Guild of the Rockies' spring musical production The Secret Garden opens at Hempel Auditorium at the YMCA of the Rockies this weekend.

The Secret Garden, written by Marsha Norman and composer Lucy Simon, is the story of 10 year old Mary Lennox who has lost both her parents to cholera. She is sent to live with her widowed uncle Archibald Craven in his secluded mansion in the British countryside. There, Mary finds other dispirited souls: her uncle who has lost his wife and her uncle's son Colin who is crippled, not only physically but emotionally as he bears the guilt of his mother's death. Mary through determination, love, and a secret garden leads the way to great healing.

Tickets for The Secret Garden are on sale at Macdonald Book Shop in downtown Estes Park and online at fineartsguild.org.

Performances are March 17, 18, 19, 24 and 25 at Hempel Auditorium on the YMCA of the Rockies campus. Friday and Saturday performances are at 7:30 p.m. and the Sunday matinee is at 2 p.m. Doors open one-half hour

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Opens This Weekend before curtain. Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for seniors and $8 for youth 18 and under. Admission is included in Fine Arts Guild membership, but members must order tickets for this production. Tickets may be purchased at the door if seats are available.

Directed by Chris Wood, the cast includes players familiar to Estes Park theater-goers as well as some new faces.

In alphabetical order: Haley Bart, Nancy Bell, Becky Browning, Bert Bergland, Shana Duke, Anna Eastland, Ben Edwards, Christy Florence, Rik Forschmiedt, Hannah Heckerson, Mary Hunter, Jack Klipstein, Bill McNamara, Lawrence Meredith, Larry Pierce, Rachel Ryan, Don Stewart and Michelle Taylor. The Fine Arts Guild enthusiastically welcomes talented youth performers Haley Bart, Anna Eastland and Jack Klipstein.

The Secret Garden is produced by agreement with Samuel French. Book and lyrics by Marsha Norman; music by Lucy Simon; based on the novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett.

Come and enjoy Estes Valley community theater at its finest!

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EVRPD Sports And Events Youth Sports 4 Star Baseball The EVRPD Four Star Travel Baseball program is a recreational-competitive travel league comprised of teams from smaller Front Range towns. Four Star keeps in sight the meaning of fun, sportsmanship, and knowledge of the game, with a taste of higher competition.

Traveling to away games is required and teams will have home games in Estes Park as well. Divisions: Pee Wee (9-10 year olds), Juniors (11-12 year olds), Seniors (13-14 year olds). **Age as of June 1, 2017. Practices: Teams practice 2-3 times a week starting the week of May 8. Practice times are TBD based on coaches and field availability. Games: Two weeknight games per week in June and July. Tournament: There will be an end of season tournament. Early Registration: Monday, March 20, 2017 – Monday, April 10, 2017. $75.00/In District and $90.00/Out of District. Late Registration: Tuesday, April 11-Monday, April 17. There will be a $10 late fee. **NEW: Online registration is available from home or at the Rec Office. Birth certificates must be on file with at the Rec Office by Monday, April 10 at 5 p.m. or else your child’s registration will be removed and replaced by another qualifying registration. Refunds may be given in that case. **Player Assessment Day: If two or more teams are formed by the registration deadline, then players will be required to attend a player assessment day. Players will be

evaluated and coaches pick their team based off a draft system. This is NOT a tryout, however this will help ensure proper positions are filled, players are evenly distributed, as well as give coaches a synopsis of player ability to properly plan team practicum. Juniors: Monday, April 24, 5:30-7pm at Stanley Park. Seniors: Tuesday, April 25, 5:30-7 p.m. at Stanley Park. **Roster Size: There must be a minimum of 13 players and no more than 15 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.

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

Divisions: Co-rec K-1st grade, Co-rec 2nd-3rd grade, Co-rec 4th-6th grade. **Roster Sizes: Rosters will be limited.

K-1st grade will be 8 teams max with 8 players each. 2nd-3rd and 4th-6th grade will be four teams max with 12 players each. Program Dates: The season is from the week of April 10-May 18, 2017.

Teams will play twice a week after school (no Saturday mornings). The first three sessions will be practices, then teams

Mason Ginter 11th Grade Congratulations to Mason Ginter, Student of the Week for March 17, 2017.

School activities Mason enjoys are cross country, track and field and being a member of the Interact Club.

When he’s not in school, Mason loves to run, play video games and be outdoors snowshoeing.

Mason’s GPA is 3.34 and he’s earned his Varsity letter in cross country all three years of high school. He loves to travel and has been to China and Europe.

His favorite quote is “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13. This quote gives Mason faith and hope.

After high school Mason plans to attend college to earn his degree in Business.

will practice once a week and play a game once a week. Practices: All practices are either Monday’s or Tuesday’s at Stanley Park Field #2. Practice days will be based on coach availability. Games: Each team will have five games. Games are either on Wednesday’s or Thursday’s.

There will be one practice a week and one game, **except the first three sessions will be practices. Times: K-1st: 3:45-4:45pm or 4:45-5:45pm; 2nd-3rd: 3:45-4:45pm; 4th-6th: 4:45-5:45 pm.

Early Registration: Monday, February 20, 2017 – Monday, March 20, 2017. $40.00/In District and $50.00/Out of District. Late Registration: Tuesday, March 21-Monday, March 27, there will be a $10 late fee. Registrations will be taken on a “space-available” basis only and can be done online or at the Stanley Park Rec Office.

Youth Flag football League Flag football is available for boys and girls in grades 2nd-3rd & 4th-6th grade. **Roster Sizes: Rosters will be limited to 4 teams max with 13 players each in each division. Program Dates: The season is from the week of April 10-May 18, 2017. Teams will play twice a week after school (no Saturday mornings). The first three sessions will be practices, then teams will practice once a week and play a game once a week. Practices: All practices are either Monday’s or Tuesday’s at Stanley Park Field #2. Practice days will be based on coach availability. Games: Each team will have five games. Games are either on Wednesday’s or Thursday’s.

There will be one practice a week and one game, **except the first three sessions will be practices. Times: 2nd-3rd 3:45-4:45 p.m., 4th-6th 4:45-5:45 p.m.

Early Registration: Monday, February 20, 2017 – Monday, March 20, 2017. $40.00/In District and $50.00/Out of District. Late Registration: Tuesday, March 21-Monday, March 27, there will be a $10 late fee. Registrations will be taken on a “space-available” basis only and can be done online or at the Stanley Park Rec. Office.

Coaches/Referees & Umpires Wanted The EVRPD is also in need of qualified referees and volunteer coaches for Youth Soccer and Flag Football and 4 Star Baseball. If you coach and your child is a participant, your child’s registration will be waived. Paid or volunteer positions are available for referee/umpire positions. If you are interested in reffing/umping or coaching, or for more information about our programs, please contact us.

Registration/Contact Us On-line via eTrak: Click the “Register Now” button on the Youth Sports page on our website; www.evrpd.com. It will re-direct you to our new registration software; eTrak. Click the “Register” icon. Select the catalog on the left-hand side of the page and select the appropriate sport. Select the shopping cart icon for the correct division and follow the steps to check-out and pay via credit card. Drop-In: Come to any of our three locations; the Rec Office, Aquatic Center, or Admin Office, and pay in person by cash, check, or credit/debit card.

Hours of operation may vary per facility.

Activity scholarships are available through the Estes Valley Youth Activity Assistance Fund. Applications are available at the EVRPD office.

For more information, contact Cheryl

Sarnwick at 970-586-8189, or at Cheryl@evrpd.com Adult Sports 3v3 Indoor Soccer League (Men’s Open); Registration Closes April 3, 2017!!!

Join us this spring on Wednesday nights for 3v3 men’s open indoor soccer league! Men’s open league is available for women. There will be six regular season matches. The team with the best winning percentage at the end of regular season will be league champions (no end of season tournament). Games are 3v3 and cross-courts will be used in the gym.

No more than eight players on a roster.

The league is limited to the first eight teams paid and registered. There must be a minimum of four teams registered to run the league. Players must be 16 years old or older by April 12, 2017.

There is a required captain’s meeting on Wednesday, April 5, 2017, 6:00 p.m. at the Stanley Park Recreation Office (380 Community Drive). Registration: 3/13/17-4/3/17. Session: 4/12/175/17/17. Game Day: Wednesdays. Game Times: 7:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Location: Estes Park Middle School Gym. Fee: $175/Team. Register online at www.evrpd.com or at the Stanley Park Recreation Office (380 Community Drive).

Adult Open Gyms: Pickleball & Basketball Get your game on! The EVRPD runs adult open gyms throughout the winter.

Mondays: Adult Pickleball Wednesdays: Adult Basketball. All open gyms are from 7-9 p.m. at the Middle School gym.

The cost is $5 for drop-in or $40 for a punch pass (10 punches, 20% savings).

All participants must be at least 16 years of age. The purpose of the Estes Valley Recreation & Park District (EVRPD) Adult Open Gym programs is to provide adults a place to play drop-in sports with appropriate supervision in a clean and safe space. All participants must have a completed policy form and release of liability and photo release waiver on file.

EVRPD promotes good sportsmanship and having fun in a friendly recreation setting. Adults of all skill ability are welcome to play. *Please note, due to low numbers, open gym volleyball has been cancelled for after the new year.

Special Events Breakfast with the Easter Bunny & Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, April 8, 2017. Pancake Breakfast: 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. **Egg Hunt: 10:00 a.m.

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

Come on over to the Presbyterian Community Church of the Rockies on Saturday, April 8, 2017 and join us for an “all you can eat” pancake breakfast, starting at 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m., and the Easter Egg Hunt, which starts at **10:00 a.m.!

Back by popular demand, the Lions Club will be serving the pancake breakfast with sausage, coffee, and orange juice.

Breakfast is at 8:30 a.m. **No pancakes will be served after the egg hunt. Pancake prices are: 3 years old and under, free; 4 years old and older, $5/plate, and families of 4 or more are $20. The Egg Hunt is outside and will start at ***10:00 a.m. and there will be separate areas cordoned off for age groups. The age groups are: 0-4 year olds, 5-8 year olds, and 9+ year olds. Each age group will go at separate times so parents can see all of their kids. All candy filled eggs are peanut free. Of course the Easter Bunny will be walking around for you to take your own pictures with; just be sure to bring your phone or camera to take pictures!

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Peak To Peak Concert Saturday March 18

Operatic divas are supposed to be extremely territorial and hard to please, but not in Estes Park. For Peak to Peak Concert # 6 in this 2016-17 series, Melissa Westover and Valerie Dascoli have asked for the opportunity to sing together on the same stage, in fact even to share that stage with Scott Anderson, Estes Park’s most celebrated tenor soloist. The three friends will give this concert, entitled Diva Duo Plus One, together with pianist Margie Patterson, on Saturday, March 18th, at 2:00 p.m., at Shepherd of the Mountains Lutheran Church, 2000 Ptarmigan Trail. Admission is free, and the public is invited to enjoy some of its favorite vocal solos,

duets and trios, sung by “the best of the best.”

On this program, the three highly professional singers have included something for everyone, with pieces representing several different genres. Opera lovers will be entertained with Le se moi from Faust (Gounod) and the lighter fare of Poor Wandering One from Gilbert and Sullivan's Pirates of Penzance. In honor of the Lenten season, the trio will perform O Sacred Head Now Wounded (Hassler) along with the traditional spiritual Were You There. These three friends will also perform several Mendelssohn pieces. To satisfy the more

modern music lover, they have planned several Frank Sinatra classics and scheduled a surprise guest artist to accompany the WWII classic, “Boogie-Woogie Bugle Boy.” Separately, however, each of the singers has gathered a long list of fans through years of starring in performances with the Village Band, the Fine Arts Guild of the Rockies, the Estes Valley Chamber Singers, the Oratorio Society of Estes Park (OSEP) and many local fund raisers.

For example, Valerie Dascoli and Scott Anderson will be among the soloists for OSEP’s next program, entitled “A Centennial Salute,” celebrating Estes Park’s 100th anniversary. OSEP will give this musical salute on Friday, March 31st at 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, April 1st at 2:00 p.m. at the EPHS auditorium. For more information go to www.osep.info.

Melissa Westover has charmed audiences with her lovely soprano arias since OSEP’s inception in 1988. Although she

has sung in numerous concerts and productions, she says that singing with friends is her favorite part of performing. She feels privileged to participate with her fellow soloists in this concert!

She will be performing not only with her friends but also for her friends, so she hopes all of them will come.

These Peak to Peak to Peak concerts are proudly sponsored by the Oratorio Society of Estes Park and The Old Gallery of Allenspark. The next and final one in this series has been arranged to fulfill special requests from regular Peak to Peak patrons. On Saturday, April 29th, at 2:00 at The Old Gallery in Allenspark, Julie Esposito, Jeff Tyler, and Margie Patterson will present the Brahms horn trio.

Equally in demand, Annnette Dechant and Margie Patterson will present Mozart’s beloved clarinet concerto.

Donations for any of Peak to Peak’s performing musicians will be deeply appreciated. Checks given to them through OSEP or TOG will be tax deductible.

Come And Try HIIT For Free!

It’s time to HIIT it hard with free HIIT classes!

HIIT is High Intensity Interval Training in which you get a more effective workout in half the time. HIIT classes are designed to challenge every individual on their own level, make you push yourself and you will feel the results.

Instructor Marcus Hauge will be hosting these free HIIT classes at MedX of Estes in the Cardio Room from 9-9:30 a.m. Saturday, March 18, March 25, April 1 and April 8.

For more information, call MedX at (970) 577-0174.

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Nuno Felting Program At Next EP Area Weaving Guild Meeting

Becky Gilberto, one of our own members, will be presenting a program on Nuno Felting and giving a felting demonstration using different animal and plant fibers on silk. Nuno Felting is a fabric felting technique developed by Polly Stirling, a fiber artist from New South Wales, Australia, around 1992. The name is derived from the Japanese word “nuno” meaning cloth.

The technique bonds loose fiber, usually wool, into a sheer fabric such as silk

gauze creating a lightweight felt. Becky will be demonstrating her “Easy Scarflet” and will discuss colors, fibers, styles, and suppliers.

The meeting will be held on March 23, 2017 at 12:30 p.m. in the Hondius Room at the Estes Valley Library.

Visitors are always welcome and refreshments will be served. For more information on the Estes Park Area Weavers Guild, contact: Gray Rueppel at 586-2978.

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The Music Festival Presents The Return Of Duo Musicians Peggy Lyon And Gregory Dufford The Music Festival is pleased to present the return of duo musicians, Peggy Lyon on piano and Gregory Dufford on clarinet. The duo will play a program of works by American composers, three of which are still living (Sargon, Rokeach and Miller). The concert will take place on Sunday, March 19 at 2 p.m. in the Music Room at the historic Stanley Hotel. Admission is just $10 at the door, children and students are admitted for free. This concert is sponsored by Mike Richardson Mountain Paradise Real Estate.

As a tenured member of the San Francisco Opera Orchestra from 1980 to 1998, Gregory performed with many of the world’s finest opera singers, including Luciano Pavarotti, Placido Domingo, Kiri Te Kanawa, Montserrat Caballé, Mirella Freni, and many others. As a woodwind doubler, Mr. Dufford performed with such notable jazz and pop artists as Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Linda Ronstadt, Sarah Vaughan, Manhattan Transfer, Nelson Riddle, Burt Bacharach, Rosemary Clooney, Mel Torme, Lena Horne and many others.

Now retired, Gregory Dufford is focusing his time performing clarinet recitals and collaborations in chamber music.

Peggy Lyon is a concert pianist whose playing has been described as “radiating beauty and an inner intensity of feeling which is simply overwhelming.” Lyon has recorded ten solo CD’s and five duo CD’s with clarinetist, Gregory Dufford.

Her regular partners in duo music are Gregory Dufford, clarinetist, and Rodney Farrar, cellist.

Peggy studied piano and voice at the

Oberlin College Conservatory of Music and at the Mozarteum in Salzburg, Austria. She has a Masters in piano performance from Washington State University and a Masters in voice performance from the University of Denver. Peggy’s award-winning specialty is giving concerts with commentary about the music and the composers. Her talks are informative and humorous, and they are unique for including outrageous pronouncements of critics.

Please join us as we celebrate a program of American composers with Peggy and Gregory.

March 26 –Seicento Baroque Ensemble.

Every concert series needs an excellent venue and the beautiful Stanley Hotel is the perfect mountain setting for an hour of wonderfully relaxing Sunday afternoon entertainment. We are grateful to the Stanley Hotel Management and staff for their incredible support and generosity. Music Festival attendees will receive a 20% discount for brunch or dinner on the day of the concert, courtesy of the Stanley Hotel Cascade Restaurant. Additional parking is available next to the Concert Hall and behind the Stanley Hotel.

Thank you to Bob’s Piano Service, our weekly and series sponsors, and the Griffin Foundation.

For further information, contact our business office at 970-586-9519 or visit our up to date web site: estesparkmusicfestival.org. To receive weekly updates of our concerts and upcoming events, please send an email to: estesparkmusicfestival@gmail.com. Like us on Facebook for photos and events.

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Partners Extends Thanks

Partners Mentoring Youth would like to thank everyone who attended the 14th Annual Red Envelope Dinner. We had a great night celebrating and supporting our mission of matching positive adult mentors with youth who are facing challenges. Partners Mentoring Youth will serve 38 Estes Park youth in 2017-that's 38 local kids who gain confidence, social skills, academic ability and hope for the future. Special thanks to all who donated to support our program in Estes Park to help kids thrive. If you missed the this year's Red Envelope Dinner, we hope that you will still consider giving to Partners Mentoring Youth. Donations can be sent to Partners Mentoring Youth at P.O. Box 484, Estes Park, CO 80517 or contributed online at www.partnersmentoringyouth.org.

Special thanks to Rob and Julie Pieper for their generous support in hosting this event at Mama Rose's Restaurant, and to Estes Park Rent All for donating the sound system. Justin Rorex, Tom Oates and Pete McKellar were our speakers for the evening and did a fabulous job. Julie Phares, Kay Rosenthal, Kathy Nauman, Mark Wandas, Mimi Hardendorf, John McGrath, Maureen Gootz and Jamaiqa, Julie Krohn and Ahilin, Tom Oates and Jayson also helped make this event a success. Partners Mentoring Youth is in need of Senior Partners for both our Community Based Program and our School Based Program! Please call 970-577-9348 or email kathyw@partnersmentoringyouth.org and make a difference in the life of a child.

Get Your Tickets For “Salute To Americana” Concert April 7 & 8

The Salute To Americana concert will be two fun-filled nights of fantastic music from seven great groups.

The event is hosted by the Rotary Club of Estes Park and is a fundraiser to support the Estes Park Rotary Foundation Scholarship Fund.

Friday night, April 7, will feature six local Estes Park groups, performing folk, western, bluegrass and vocal music.

Bands that will be performing will be Ran Off The Rooster, Great Blue, High Country Cowboys, ReinTarnation, Two Girls and a Tenor and Elk Hollow.

Brad Fitch and the TropiCowboy Band will be performing Saturday, April 8 at the Stanley Hotel Concert Hall, starting at 7 p.m.

Brad and his band will be performing a variety of Americana-style music, along

with some of his original songs and a few John Denver favorites. Brad said, “I am looking forward to performing at home in Estes for the first time since December, and am honored to have been invited by the Rotary Club to be part of their fund-raising event.”

Tickets are available on line at eprotaryevents.eventbright.com and at Macdonald Book Shop in Estes Park. Advance tickets are $20 and will be $25 at the door the night of the concert. Tickets for both the Friday and Saturday night shows are $30.

This concert will be part of the Estes Park Rotary Club's "Salute to Americana" weekend, the fourteenth annual Rotary musical program. For additional information, contact Rotarian Jack Overly at jmoverly@cs.com.

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US 34 Project Makes Substantial Progress

Canyon to open before Memorial Day; lots of work still to come The Colorado Department of Transportation and Kiewit Infrastructure Co. have been hard at work on the permanent repairs on the US 34 corridor and are on schedule to re-open the canyon before Memorial Day 2017.

“Under the current traffic control plans, Kiewit was able to complete parts of the first phase of construction faster than anticipated. This has allowed us to start an additional rock cut and begin bridge construction at the Horseshoe curve during this winter’s full closure. Doing so is great news, because it means we are accomplishing more work, while still staying on track to open the full closure just before Memorial Day this year,” said James Usher, project director.

But there is a still a lot of work to go after the canyon opens.

On Oct. 17, 2016, the canyon closed to all through-traffic in order to maintain public safety during heavy rock blasting work. Since then, noticeable progress has been made, allowing for work originally scheduled for later this year to begin early. Kiewit has blasted approximately 180,000 cubic yards of rock and hauled over 225,000 cubic yards – for comparison that’s the equivalent volume of 15,000 concrete mixer trucks – of material, since closing the highway. The four rock cuts are on schedule and work has

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Margaret Jensen Painting Workshop

begun on the Horseshoe bridges.

Just prior to the Memorial Day weekend, US 34 will open for everyone to travel, and the project team is committed to keeping the canyon open for travel this summer. The canyon remains closed to through-traffic until then. While there will be noticeable travel impacts in the canyon this summer, the team is still working to finalize exactly what these impacts will entail. CDOT plans to introduce the summertime traffic management strategies at public meetings later this spring in Loveland and Estes Park.

US 34 Big Thompson Canyon’s roads and bridges were heavily damaged during the 2013 floods with many homes damaged and over 100 air lifted evacuations. The canyon and its residents also suffered from flooding in 1976. As a result of these two events, CDOT studied the hydraulic flow of the river in the canyon and its impact on the road and bridges along its path while looking for safety improvements and resiliency solutions to prevent/protect against future flood events.

CDOT Project Information: For updates to this project, the public may call (970) 667-1005 or visit us34canyon.codot.gov. To sign up for “CDOT Alerts” on projects in your chosen area, visit CDOT’s website at www.codot.gov and choose the envelope icon at the bottom of the page.

Nationally recognized Estes Park artist Margaret Jensen will be teaching a three day painting workshop April 18, 19, 20. It will be held at the American Legion building in Estes Park. The times are 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily. The cost is $225.

“A three day workshop is a wonderful way for painters to get together, refine our skills and share in the enthusiasm of creating. We all have a great time” says Margaret.

Margaret participated in many Plein Air and gallery exhibits this past year. She was the featured artist at Earthwood Collections Gallery in September and was selected to be included in the Plein Air Artists Colorado National Exhibit at Mary Williams Fine Arts in Boulder.

From May through September, Margaret

along with artists from the region, paints Plein Air, outside on location. These paintings also serve as inspiration for her studio pieces.

During the workshop Margaret will be demonstrating her painting techniques and will concentrate on teaching the elements that are important in a good painting. The class is limited to 12 artists so everyone will receive ample personal attention.

Her paintings can be viewed at Earthwood Collection Gallery, Estes Park; Mary Williams Fine Arts, Boulder; Spirit of The Wind Gallery, Golden and her web site MargaretJensenArt.com For questions and registration call Margaret at 970-586-4816.

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Coyotes: The Song Dogs Of The West Did you know that the coyote is our country’s second largest canine? Often misunderstood, the coyote has profound impact on our everyday lives. Join the Rocky Mountain Conservancy on March 25th for the Coyotes: The Song Dogs of the West class, taught by Jared Gricoskie, to learn about those impacts and why the coyote is one of the most common predators in the United States.

Participants will study the coyote’s natural history, Native American stories, and the species expansion to the east. From there participants will also go into Rocky Mountain National park to study the habitat of the coyote up close, learn about their social structure and how their interactions with mankind.

Lastly participants will learn about how wolves could impact coyotes in the future.

Jared is the owner and operator of Yellow Wood Guiding located in Estes

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Recycling Update By: Judi Smith

Sooner or later it happens to everyone. I made not one but two mistakes in last week’s article. First of all: our Recycle Estes sponsor providing the Shredathon activity for the Recycle Estes event is the Rotary Club of Estes Park which meets at noon, not sunrise. I take full responsibility for this error.

Second: Apparently we, county wide, are doing something right! The expected date of closure for the Larimer County Landfill has been extended to 2025. In today’s fast paced world, any prerecorded fact over two weeks old should be confirmed before going to print. I failed to do that.

Therefore, this error is also entirely my fault.

We need your help!

We are updating our www.recycleestes.org website and we want to know what information you would like to see. What would you tell someone new to the Estes Valley concerning what and how to recycle here?

(Count reducing, reusing, composting, and other forms of controlling disposal in on that statement.) Please send your questions, suggestions, and comments about the nuances of ecological sustainability in the Estes Valley to RRRcyc2se@gmail.com The comments I have received so far have been great, but keep them coming!

This is the best way to be sure that the answers are easily accessible to everyone.

I answer questions directly, and, I database information gathered for use in articles. However, as a volunteer with a full time job of my own, I do not always accomplish everything I aspire to and an-

swers sometimes take as much as a week or two. Longer than that? I may not have received it.

Much of CRC’s recent efforts have been concentrated on maintaining and expanding “Estes Recycles” which currently encompasses FreecycleEstes, and E-cycling, and (thanks to the Rotary Club of Estes) now includes the Shredathon. The spring event will be held April 22 (Earth Day) at Presbyterian Church of the Rockies. (also a sponsor). It is our intent to further expand this event next fall, adding mattresses, or styrofoam blocks, or #2 and #5 plastics that are too large or shaped incorrectly to recycle here in Estes Park, or small appliances and other metal objects or... So, one, more question: What items are the most aggravating? For future reference, what would you like to see included in the biannual event?

The Recycling Committee does not have enough “bandwidth” to do all that we would like to accomplish. Despite our best laid plans, sometimes chosen projects get dropped for a lack of volunteers.

While CRC is supported by the League as a service to the community, the “League of Women Voters and Community” Recycling Committee does not require LWV membership to be a member of the Recycling Committee. If fact, you do not even have to attend committee meetings.

Several of our members work or have other conflicts, but volunteer for, or even lead, projects. So if you have an interest, consider joining forces with us. Our next meeting is 10 a.m. to noon, Wednesday, April 5, EV Library, Wasson Room.

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It’s Spring Break Time!

By: Kay Rosenthal PhD, RN, Senior Public Health Nurse, Larimer County Department of Health and Environment- Estes Park

In my new role at the Health Department I am learning the latest information about childhood and travel vaccines, as well as testing and treatment of TB and sexually transmitted infections while my friends, family and colleagues are planning their spring break vacations. I want them to stay healthy so I thought it might be helpful to share a few highlights of what I am learning.

Google reports that in 2015 there were 73 million Americans traveling abroad.

In the Travelers Companion by Crucell the reader is encouraged to consider if there are special vaccinations or preventative medicines that you should “know before you go.”

Need specifics for your trip? Call 970498-6795 and talk to the Travel Nurse with the Larimer County Department of Health and Environment. We have most of the routine, recommended and re-

quired vaccines locally in the Estes Park office. For example, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis, and Influenza (flu) just to name a few. We currently do not have the Yellow Fever vaccine but are working with the State to provide this vaccine in the future.

Think mosquitoes! Not just during the night but during the day as well. The use of insect repellents containing DEET, protective clothing and mosquito nets sprayed with Permethrin an insecticide is highly recommended and reducing nighttime exposure will reduce your risk of malaria. Dengue fever is the most common although not well known disease spread by the mosquito in the world. Dengue fever is carried by a mosquito that bites during the day. While there are medications you can take to prevent malaria there are no medications that you can take to prevent dengue fever. For more information go to www.cdc.gov/ncezid/dvbd.

Many people are familiar with travelers’ diarrhea. Prevention is critical. Wash

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your hands and be sure that the water you drink and use to brush your teeth is commercially bottled. “Boil it, peel it or forget it” is recommended for helping prevent travelers’ diarrhea. Avoid “local” bottled water as sometimes that is filled with tap water as the locals “recycle” and refill bottles for tourists. You can make water safe by boiling for 1 minute and allowing it to cool at room temperature or by adding iodine or chloride dioxide tablets. Using water filters helps as well.

For more information go to www.cdc.gov/travel/food-drinkrisks.html.

The Center for Disease Control www.cdc.gov is a great resource for additional vaccine and travel information.

Get a copy of their travelers medical kit.

How to reach us: • Call the local office at 577-2050 for Health and Environment

• For Family Planning questions Text ASKFP and your questions to 66746 • To learn more about our other services please go to our website at www.larimer.org.

Payment sources: • We accept Medicaid for immunizations recommended for infants, children and adults.

• We cannot accept Medicaid for travel immunizations.

• We have vaccines available for infants, children and adults with no insurance or who are insured but vaccines are not covered, or we accept private pay for travel vaccines.

• We do not bill Medicare or insurance companies.

Have a fun and safe trip! Send me a post card at LCDHE 1601 Brodie Ave EP, CO 80517 and don’t forget to submit a photo of yourself with a copy of the EP News in your favorite spot. Take Care! K

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Estes Park Centennial Concert By Oratorio Society

Claudia Hook

By: Doug Fox

Kyle Langmark

tered in Graz, Austria. In the popular The Oratorio Society of Estes Park will genre, Claudia has performed with mark the 100th anniversary of the incor- Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, Rod poration of the Town of Estes Park with Stewart, Johnnie Mathis, Mercer Ellinga concert by and for Estes Park residents ton, Rosemary Clooney, Doc Severinson, Moody Blues, Rolling Stones, Tony on March 31st at 7:00 p.m. and April 1st Bennett, among others. at 2:00 p.m. in the Estes Park High Hook’s grandson, 18-year old Kyle School Auditorium.

Langmack, has been studying violin unOn the program are three compositions der Dr. Stephen Sims for twelve years at

by Estes Park residents: “Rocky Mounthe Cleveland Institute of Music. Kyle is tain Majesty” by Jerry Brubaker, “A Hike also a four-year member of the Contemin Rocky” by Bob Latchaw, and an a capporary Youth Orchestra where he sits pella choral composition, “Music When Assistant Principal and was awarded the Soft Voices Die,” by the society’s music M. Glenn Grossman Memorial Chair for director, Kathryn Bowers. Also on the outstanding dedication in the art of program are “Sinfonia Concertante for playing music. He’s President of his high Violin, Viola, and Orchestra” by Wolfschool’s National Honor Society and Cogang Amadeus Mozart, “Te Deum LauCaptain of the Varsity Cross Country damus” by Haydn, and “Fern Hill” by and Indoor Track & Field teams.

John Corigliano.

Kyle’s mother and Hook’s daughter, “This is an Estes Park Centennial Liesl Langmack, will be playing 2nd vioEvent,” says Robert Charles Howard, the lin in this concert. She is on the faculty guest conductor for this concert. “It’s an of Cleveland Institute of Music and official event in celebration of the Estes Hawken School.

She performs with the Park Centennial. The program is deCleveland Pops Orchestra at Severance signed to celebrate various aspects of Hall, Erie Philharmonic and Blue Water who we are together with relationship to Chamber Ensemble.

She is the mother of Estes Park and by extension the area.” three sons: CJ, a guitarist with the metal Howard spent 21 years as music direcband, Deadiron; Carter, cello major at tor and conductor of the Belleville (IL) University of Cincinnati and Kyle.

Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorale “Fern Hill” features several Estes Park before retiring to Estes Park. singers: Valerie Dascoli, Robin Howard Soloists in the concert also are from and Karen Johnson, sopranos; Linda Estes Park: Claudia Hook on viola and Bowie and Suzanne Miller, altos; Scott her grandson, Kyle Langmack, on violin Anderson and Mark Richards, tenors; in Mozart’s “Sinfonia Concertante.”

Bob Gunn and Mike Wilborn, basses.

Hook was a member of professional or“Latchaw’s ’A Hike in Rocky’ is just chestras in the Washington, D.C., about what you think,” explains Howard.

Chicago, Detroit and Cleveland areas.

“It has the feeling of a very pleasant During the summers of 1987 and 1989, stroll.

You can just imagine a bright, she traveled throughout Europe playing sunny day and just having a jolly time summer music festivals, such as the enjoying the scenery.”

Mahler festival in Italy and the Salzburg Music for a hike is not all the audience Festival in Austria, with the American can expect at the concert. “They’re going Institute of Musical Studies headquar-

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to hear a variety of music in different styles so you get to hear a full palette of orchestral color and masterpieces for the chorus that show off the voice in all its best aspects,” says Howard. “It’s going to be vivid, varied, colorful, and performed with great dedication by all these fine musicians that are the blessing of Estes Park.”

John Corigliano wrote in 1951 that his first reading of Dylan Thomas’s poem “Fern Hill” was “a revelation.” To Corigliano, Thomas’s words were musical.

“What the words meant was of secondary importance,” he said.

“What matters was the sound of them…these words were as notes of bells, the sounds of musical instruments.

I was irresistibly drawn to translate his music into mine.”

“Te Deum Laudamus” was dedicated to Empress Maria Theresa (of Germany) who herself was a soprano and she premiered Haydn’s creation. “It’s not your everyday monarch who can sing a credible solo with a symphony orchestra,” says Howard.

Attendees can come early for the concert and hear a lecture by Derald DeYoung. “He’ll be doing commentary before each concert to give the audience a preview, in a sense a listener’s guide to the concert,” says Howard.

A reception will be held after the Saturday afternoon concert.

Admission is free. Donations are deeply appreciated by the Oratorio Society, a 501c3 organization which also relies on a grant from The Estes Park Community Thrift Shop.

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Students Learn Radio & Marketing Skills At Innovation Center

By: Alec Throne 7th grade EPMS student

On March 7th and 8th, Estes Park Middle School STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) students worked again with the Innovation Center in Longmont. Estes Park students were shown some of the many technological things that are done at the Innovation Center. These include robotics, 3D printing, and much more.

Then for the primary task of the day, students were required to utilize the Design Thinking process and were challenged to brainstorm a way to improve an event in their school district or community. The events students chose included the Scottish Irish Festival, the Duck Race, and the Bolder Boulder running club. The teams came up with a master plan to help improve and market the event they had chosen and were now going to take action.

The teams were divided in half and each team was given a task. Half of the team was responsible for designing a logo for their chosen event, and the other half was challenged to create a radio pitch to help market their event. The students went into the recording studio and used many forms of technology to create their radio pitch. They created and wrote out their pitches and then made final recordings. After recording, students used computer editing software to fine

tune their productions before presenting them to the class.

While all of this was going on, the logo design half of teams utilized pencil and

Competing groups work on their radio pitches to try to be the best to promote their event. Courtesy photos

paper to design their logos. The logos were then scanned into the computer and engraved onto dog tags and wooden plaques for the students to take back to Estes Park.

Finally the students were faced with one more challenge. Each team would have to meet with the leaders of their chosen event and discuss their solution with

hopes to make a positive change in the event for good.

EPMS students were then featured on a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tech Talkâ&#x20AC;? segment on a Longmont radio station. This trip to the Innovation Center was another great learning experience for all the STEAM students as they continue to develop 21st Century learning skills.

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Ever Thought About Having Your Own Website?

EPMS Students May Be Able To Help By: Carolyn Cromer 8 Grade Student, EPMS th

Have you ever had an idea for a website but didn’t have the technological knowledge to get one started? Have you ever lacked a way to put your small business out there to the general public? Or have you just wanted your creativity put out there for the world to see? Maybe Estes Park STEAM can help you!

Middle school students in Joe Frey and Kelly Murray’s STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) classes are learning about website design.

Students learn how to create and maintain different types of websites, ranging from humor and hobby-based to those for small businesses.

For students who have already taken this class, they have been relied on and assigned different, more complex tasks that expand their knowledge and understanding of the technological world. They will now be creating websites for other people and small businesses in and around our community.

Students put their skills of website design to work to create an astonishing website for you and all of the world to see.

Using wix.com as our template, we can produce an extraordinary website for you. Cost is somewhat minimal; you can purchase your very own domain name and support package for $50-$100 annually, depending on how many options you want with your website.

You can visit www.estesparksteam.com and check out a website two of our middle school STEAM students created for our own class. If you might have a need or desire to have us help build your first website, contact Joe Frey at joe_frey@estesschools.org and maybe some of our Estes Park students can get this project going for you.

More On Recycling By: Judi Smith

Enterprising entrepreneurs with an eye toward “going green” have a surprisingly vast array of ways to do something great for the Earth while making a profit.

Of course, there are the traditional operations that come to mind, trash haulers who collect from the customer for taking their trash away, sometimes paying landfills or material recycling facilities and sometimes collecting a stipend for delivery of such commodities as clean, dry cardboard and various metals. We must not overlook the composting facilities and the haulers who transport their “ingredients.” And there are the MRFs themselves who are often paid to “take” the recyclables, which, after sorting, can be sold to reprocessors who, having added value, then sell them to manufacturers.

Clear Intentions is an excellent example of this type of entrepreneur. Brittany turned her college project into a growing concern, gradually adding employees who now operate their own “glass only” dumpsters, do their own hauling, and bypass the MRF to collect and sort the material themselves, then reprocess it into material sellable to various glass manufacturers. And it resolves the problem of cross contamination (of other recyclables) by broken glass. We are pleased to see our Estes Valley glass going to a good cause.

Beyond those dealing directly in garbage, there are the specialized recyclers who depending on the material may pay (cars, metals, cardboard), accept for free (used clothing and household goods), or may charge a fee for hard to recycle items like electronics. These recyclers include

salvage yards, pawn shops and thrift stores who have figured out a way to make a profit from that which has outlived its usefulness.

Next are the specialty companies. Now that parents are Earth conscious, cloth diaper companies are making a comeback. And with todays technology in every home, refilled printer and toner cartridges are in big demand. Or consider specialists in “recycled renovation products” offering used flooring, windows, stone, and other products from dismantled or remodeled buildings. Next come the bookbinders, furniture upholsterers, antique restoration, and repair shops of assorted types, rebuilding what people already have. And do not forget the energy management consultant, who can come into your home and evaluate your energy loss, saving more than they cost.

My favorite category is the creative artist who uses recycled materials in the most amazing ways. Junk yard furniture creations are now “in” in many parts of the world. Shopping on line I saw many sofas, chairs, desks, and beds made from cars but also chairs from shopping carts, sofas from bathtubs, even a desk made from the tail wing of a plane. Just as examples, Trashion Fashion produces fashion shows with “materials that have been diverted from the waste stream” and Priti International now has three factories and 400 employees making “handmade products out of waste materials” for sales in 36 countries.

So, a little imagination, a little know how in the chosen field, and the Earth benefits from today’s approach to entrepreneurship.

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Regarding Gun Control To The Editor: We have been told over and over that it is not guns that kill people, but people who are mentally ill with guns who kill people.

It is my understanding that the proposed replacement legislation for the Affordable Care Act has no provision for psychological treatments. I presume that the reason is that those legislators putting forth the measure feel it is too expensive to treat people who have a clinically diagnosed psychological condition.

What is more important, a wall on the border, a 20% or 30% increase for an already strong military, a tax cut for those with an income over $1 million per year,

or protection of Americans from random shootings? If acting to protect people is not important, tell that to the families who have lost loved ones to random or not so random acts of violence. Is it now acceptable to have a certain number of people killed weekly or yearly by those who should not own a gun and will not or cannot act rationally?

Psychological treatment is as much a medical need as physical treatment. If there is not going to be meaningful, common sense gun control legislation, then we need to provide help for the psychologically impaired.

Peter Vanderveen

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More Thoughts On PhysicianAssisted Euthanasia To The Editor: I read in your last edition a letter encouraging the hospital to allow physician-assisted euthanasia. I would like to write and urge the hospital not to do this.

Only last month there was a case in the Netherlands where a woman woke up in the middle of her “procedure,” insisting that she didn’t want to die. She was then forcibly held down, while the lethal dosage was administered to her. This, of course, is an extreme and unusual case; the law is different here to what it is

there; and, writing as a pastor with now more than twenty-five years’ experience of ministry, I honestly do have a degree of sympathy for those who think that death is preferable to life as they know it.

Nonetheless, all that said, as a pastor, too, and as one who has already been touched by this new law, I exhort the hospital not take the path of providing this service.

Despite the supposed safeguards enshrined in the law, it is not hard to envisage euthanasia being allowed on demand, in some cases, where the patient really is not competent to make this decision; in some, where there is no compelling reason to opt for death; in many, where untold distress will be caused to family and friends.

There is an alternative. That alternative is palliative care; it is the exercise of true and genuine compassion, shown (as it so often wonderfully is) by doctors and nurses, by loved ones; by the community as a whole. Together we can and we must support those who are among the most vulnerable members of our society.

The Rev. Dr. David McCready mccreadd@tcd.ie.

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Letter To Town Board And Citizens Of Estes Park Re: New Hydrology Study HISTORY: In the 1970s when the federal government started getting increased demands for disaster relief it was decided that some sort of regulation was needed to try to prevent losses and that some sort of mandatory federal insurance was needed offset the losses. FEMA was formed. Although FEMA provides recovery funds for all sorts of disasters flooding was the most common and the most predictable.

It is the easiest to keep people away from (it’s hard to tell people they can’t build in “Tornado Alley” when you can’t define it). It was decided that the reasonable level to regulate to would be the 100 year flood. That is the level of water that has a 1% chance of happening in any given year. It is only a statistical number. It could happen or be exceeded in any given year or several times in 100 years or not happen in 500 years. Laws and regulations and insurance rates were passed. Rules were established to determine what amount of water would be the statistical 100 year event on any given waterway using historic measured data or by estimating data by hydrologic studies. The rules state that where measured flow data exists for more than 10 years that it should be the basis. This makes sense since the result is a statistic and measured data is always more accurate than estimated data. We are fortunate in that the stream gage at the Visitor Center has a daily record for 69 years. Fall River has 29 years of intermittent records dating back to 1945.

Hydrology is the study of water runoff.

Contrary to the opening statement of the new study, it is not a new science. It has been around for many decades and has been the basis for design for everything from street culverts to the world’s largest dams with millions of lives at risk. Its fundamentals are universal. To say that the hydrology of the 1977 study or subsequent studies is no longer relevant is wrong. There is no evidence of them being in error or inadequate. There is another 40 years of records which further substantiates prior records. All of the previous studies and reports have led up to the most recent study and regulation which was approved by FEMA, the State of Colorado and the Town in March of 2013. This study does not differ significantly from anything done in prior 40 years. One has to ask how one event that statistically could happen in any given year could cause results that are multiples higher in the new study than anything before. The answer is that it shouldn’t.

What did happen is the State of Colorado got much criticism after the 2013 flood for not being better prepared or getting warnings out sooner. The result was to pass legislation providing grants for local governments to redo their regulations to provide “more protection” i. e. make larger regulated flood plains. This results in more insurance revenue for FEMA with reduced risk. It also makes properties that were not previously in a flood plain almost totally restricted, virtually prohibiting replacement and redevelopment and establishes mandatory insurance that costs thousands of dollars. The whole goal of a flood regulation is to get buildings out of the floodway. This will

have a devastating effect on the westerly portion of the central business district and to the town economy. It also is a major injustice to those owners who have built or purchased improvements that at the time were legally outside the floodway. Now, because of a major change in interpretation, their property is reduced to a fraction of its value. Not only will these properties not be able to expand to compete, if they are damaged by any cause to 50% of their value they will not be able to be replaced leaving ground that is virtually worthless. Beyond that they immediately will be hit with mandatory flood insurance that costs much more than normal hazard insurance and only covers floods (that in the expanded areas have only occurred once, in 2013, in recorded history). This added cost will have to be passed on with higher prices on goods sold leaving the whole area at a competitive disadvantage. I cannot imagine a merchant renewing a lease under these conditions.

THE NEW HYDROLOGY STUDY: The proposed hydrology study when first submitted after extensive peer review by “esteemed” professionals had a 2013 flow in Fall River of 3800 cfs which was used in developing flow models and resulted in a 100 year flow of 3580 cfs. This was based on a single flow estimate using a new method called the “critical depth method” instead of the traditional “Manning’s Equation” which is a more involved method. It was pointed out in a prior review that even when properly applied the “critical depth method” will always yield high results due to disregard for debris, sediment, turbulence and not having a level water surface. It may be faster and easier but it is not accurate. After it was shown to the consultants that 3800 cfs could not of occurred, they had the person who developed the “critical depth method” go back and check the Fall River Lane Bridge that did not over top. He then came up with the number of 2000 cfs which is the maximum that can be put through the bridge, filling it all the way to the bottom chord. This could not happen without creating a back water and did not happen as verified by eye witnesses. The request to adjust this number was denied and it is reflected in the final version of the study. Even this amount of correction brought the 100 year event down to 1860 cfs. Which is a reduction of almost ½ from what would have been adopted had the study not been objected to. This one correction over time amounts to millions of dollars that would have been lost by local citizens.

The Army Corps of Engineers has developed a computer program called HEC – SSP for calculating statistical flow quantity frequencies from stream data that is the required method to be used for flood studies. FEMA has published guidelines for how data is to be treated.

Bulletin 17B specifically describes the method by which events that are so far different from the regular range of events are determined to be “outliers”. These outliers are treated in a historical context rather than a systematic event. This has the effect of buffering and significantly lowers the 100 year event. The length of

the historical context is dependent on how long a period has expired since a similar event. The longer the period the more the buffering. There is no doubt that the 2013 event on Fall River is an outlier as the calculation was preformed both by the consultant (Appendix B, p.

99/333) and by Van Horn Engineering in its review (Appendix H, p. 266/333). In its response to the VHE review (p.

266/333) the consultant refuses to consider 2013 a historic event even though it is an outlier stating there is no prior historic evidence (p. 266/333). This is categorically untrue as the flow of Fall River is included with the Big Thompson and Black Canyon at the Visitor Center gauge which has 69 years of record and is a short distance downstream. The combined flow of all three has never approached the Fall River outlier providing historic proof positive. The instructions specifically say for the preparer to investigate all available history and adjacent data. Modern occupation and written accounts date back to the 1870s and no similar event has ever been recorded nor is there any physical evidence which would still be evident had it occurred. If the 100 year event were correctly calculated (VHE review p. 263 – 271/333) it would come much closer to previously approved studies.

CONCLUSIONS: The effects of adopting the study as presented are uncalculatable. By increasing

the 100 year event by multiples many properties that have not been in the flood plain since its inception 40 years ago will now be severely restricted and heavily taxed by flood insurance. The values of these properties will be a fraction of what they are now. This represents a taking for a public purpose without compensation (like condemning land for a road) and the Town needs to be very careful and sure before they take such an action. It is hard to imagine a very high confidence level in a study which has already been shown to have very large errors in its estimates. In most instances of the government changing regulations there is a provision of “grandfathering” those people who legally relied on previous rules. This is not the case here and the total loss will be borne by the impacted individuals who have to depend on their elected officials to protect their interests.

There are two things the Town Board can do. One is to send the study back to the consultants and tell them to not to use impossible estimates for Fall River and to follow the rules and treat the 2013 flood as the historic event that it was.

The other is to not adopt the study at all and use the perfectly valid and approved 2013 study which is the legal regulation now. The flood maps are going to have to be redrawn no matter which hydrology is used because of channel changes. This will establish the new flood regulation.

Bill Van Horn, PE 9485

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Meeting Notices

Doug Mitchell Doug Mitchell, 66 of Drake, CO, was born June 6, 1950, in Monte Vista, CO, and passed peacefully March 11, 2017 in Loveland.

He graduated from Greeley Central High School in 1968 and attended the University of Northern Colorado and University of Wyoming before entering the Marine Corp and later the Air Force Reserves. He specialized in high-end men’s clothing before moving on to a career in real estate. He worked as a real estate broker for 32 years in Greeley, Denver and Castle Rock earning a designation as a specialist in commercial real estate (CCIM). Doug moved to Estes Park in 2012 where he enjoyed his retirement years as a fly fishing guide and shuttle driver.

Doug served on the City of Greeley Planning and Zoning Board, was a member of the Greeley Centennial Rotary Club and was a director of the Ryan Renegade Fishing Club.

Doug was married to Carol Stolen from 1978 to 1984 and they had one

daughter; Lindsey.

He had a passion for fly fishing, sports, politics and music. He was deeply devoted to his faith and served the Lord through involvement in a number of different ministries over the years.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Patricia Mitchell.

He is survived his father, Robert Mitchell; daughter Lindsey Kraft (Casey); granddaughters Paisley and Anika; sister Marsha Caranci (Bary); and nephew Michael Caranci (Kerry and son Mitchell).

A memorial service will take place at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 18, 2017 at Highline Community Church 6160 S. Wabash Way, Greenwood Village CO 80111.

Memorial contributions may be made to the “Kitchen Fund” at Highline Community Church or the Estes Park Chapter for Trout Unlimited or in care of Allnutt Funeral Service, 702 13th Street, Greeley, CO 80631. Friends and family may visit www.allnutt.com to leave condolences for the family.

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mark@homesbykingswood.com or call 586-6551

LOOKING FOR ART LOVERS! We are a nationally recognized Fine Art and Craft group of galleries with 2 locations in Estes Park.

Full and Part Time Sales Positions Available.

Retail sales experience preferred, but we will train the right person.

Must be friendly and outgoing and willing to go the extra mile for our customers.

Unpacking Assistant

Helper Needed

Full time, year round.

Valid driver’s license required.

Call 970-586-8787

Please drop off resume in person at: 141 E. Elkhorn Ave. or, Email to info@earthwoodgalleries.com

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. Call 970-586-2013 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.

Park Alanon 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

MAINTENANCE EMPLOYEE

Full time, year round Basic maintenance skills a must Hot tub maintenance a plus Fluent in English Housing a possiblity Apply in person 1520 Fall River Road

Now Hiring - Experienced carpenter - Entry level laborer - Handyman send resume to

mark@homesbykingswood.com or call 586-6551

Assistant Retail Manager The Rocky Mountain Conservancy seeks an experienced, team player to assist the Director of Sales within the Rocky Mountain National Park visitor centers as well as at outlets in CO State Parks and CO National Forests.

Duties: Inventory control, reporting, creating purchase orders in RPRO system, schedules retail clerk employees, clerk training, and works under the advisement of our IT contractor to solve retail department tech issues. Work closely with the Director of Sales to assist with product selection and development and merchandise visitor centers.

Job Skills: Retail management experience, computer literacy-proficiency with point-ofsales systems, credit card terminals, and other related computer systems/software, knowledge of Excel and reporting, ability to manage employee schedules, some travel required to outlet visitor centers and trade shows, willing to work long hours, including some weekends and holidays.

8 to 10 flexible hours per week. Great second job! Must have computer skills and be able to lift heavy boxes We offer: • Very competitive wages • Attractive employee discounts • Bonus potential • A great work environment surrounded by beautiful American art!

Early Worms AA Meetings

Now Hiring:

• Dishwasher • Cook • Host • Server Apply at 134 W. Elkhorn Ave Call 970 586-8838

Must be able to repeatedly lift 40lbs. Must have clean MVR. Compensation dependent upon experience.

Please email a resume and cover letter to: Carolyn.kilgore@rmconservancy.org Or mail to: Rocky Mountain Conservancy Attn: HR P.O. Box 3100 Estes Park, CO 80517

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Employment

~ BE A PART OF OUR TEAM ~

Estes Park Lodging Resort

Housekeeping 2 positions - year round

Pick up applications at front desk, ask for Kay. 1885 Sketchbox Ln. or email resume to info@solitudecabins.com

Check Out Our Current Openings...

Rams Horn Village Resort is seeking a year round full time Front Office Manager

Competitive pay based on experience, plus benefits package. Great working environment in Estes Park’s only Gold Crown Resort. We are looking for a professional, detail-oriented individual with excellent communication, organizational, and computer skills, including reservations software and social media marketing. A strong candidate will have experience in both management and fast-paced office environments.

Hotel/Front Desk experience a plus. Saturdays are required.

• Dining services wait staff 1 full time position NEW MINIMUM WAGE STARTING AT $13.50

• Assisted Living – Registered Nurse (RN) 1 part-time position COMPETITIVE WAGE

•Universal Worker – 1 full time position-Must be willing to train in all departments NEW MINIMUM WAGE STARTING AT $13.50

Year Round. Full-Time positions qualify for benefits. www.good-sam.com

Please send a resume to dgibson@rhvresort.com. EEOE

Jobs posted 3/17/17-3/24/17 All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Full Time Seasonal Warehouse Associate

Employment: April-October Receiving and delivering shipments Computer literacy Well Organized Communication skills Weekends and some Holidays required Ability to repeatedly lift 50 lbs.

Clean MVR a must Potentially for year around

To Apply: Send application and cover letter to: Carolyn.kilgore@RMConservancy.org

Part-time Tutors.

If you are interested in learning more about tutor opportunities, please contact Kathy Nauman, Executive Director at 970.577.0020.

Resumes may be submitted at info@eplearningplace.org.

Catering Manager Have at least three years’ experience in banqueting, catering and/or food service Have knowledge of special events coordination Have excellent time management and organizational skills Train banquet staff in proper etiquette, policies, procedures and event venue set up Year-round, Full Benefits, $17-$19/hour

Chef: AM Must possess at least two years’ experience in volume food preparation Work with dining room staff to ensure appropriate services Must possess strong leadership qualities and supervisory skills Assist the Food Service Manager in menu preparation Works shifts. Holidays and weekends Year-round, Full Benefits, $13-$14/hour Postings & applications are on our website: ymcarockies.org/work (970) 586-3341 x1032

EVRPD Seasonal Employment Opportunities

Estes Valley Recreation and Park District is now hiring for the following seasonal positions:

The Estes Park Learning Place is now taking resumes for a Part-time Executive Assistant position.

Part-time: 20-25 hours a week Hourly position: $10-$12 per hour DOE

The Executive Assistant is responsible to assist the Executive Director during selected business hours to ensure efficient office procedures, including computer operations, and to greet clients and visitors.

Please see the job posting at www.eplearningplace.org/jobs

The Estes Park Learning Place is taking resumes for

Family Reservations Agent 2 to 4 years of office experience, preferably in the hospitality industry Communicate with guests via telephone, email and in person Coordinate bookings with Operations departments to optimize the guest experience Work with a limited amount of supervision and be self-motivated Work weekends, holidays, evenings and a variety of hours as required by demands of season Year-round, Full Benefits, $12/hour

PAINTERS NEEDED! Busy painting contractor needs help.

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

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

Golf Course Groundskeepers (May-Oct., $10/hr. - $12/hr.)

Golf Course Grounds Maintenance (March-Oct., $11/hr. - $15/hr.)

Campgrounds Maintenance (April-Oct., $11/hr. - $15/hr.)

Tennis Instructors and Lead Tennis Instructor (April-August, $10/hr. - $30/hr.)

Youth Sports Officials: Soccer Referees, Flag Football Officials, Baseball Umpires (April-May, $10/hr. - $15/hr.), 4 Star Baseball Umpires (June-July, $15/hr. - $25/hr.)

Adult Sports Officials: Adult Softball Umpires; Men’s Open & Co-rec (May-July, $18 - $22) Site Supervisors: Adult Softball and Youth Baseball; min. 20 hours/week (May-July, $12/hr. - $15/hr.)

~ Flexible schedules ~ Fun work environment ~ Great employee discounts and perks included

All positions have flexible spring and/or summer seasonal schedules, and are open until filled.

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. Please submit employment applications online, or send to: Estes Valley Recreation and Park District, Attention HR; P.O. Box 1379, Estes Park, CO 80517, or email employee application to hr@evrpd.com

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Full-Time Sales Representative

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.

Teller

(Part-time / 25 hours)

Part-time Seasonal Porter and Shuttle Driver Positions Available in Estes Park Employment June - October, Up to 20 hours per week: $15/hour Note: Weekly hours and length of season vary based on business need Duties • Transport guests in passenger vans to and from trailhead locations within RMNP and beyond • Porter backpacking gear to and from remote backcountry campsites • Set and break camp for Wildland Trekking clients Position Requirements • Excellent driving record: DOT physical required • Wilderness First Responder and CPR Certifications • Enthusiastic approach to customer service and attention to detail • Excellent physical fitness: porter work requires carrying a full backpack over long distances • Significant backcountry experience in the Colorado Rockies a definite plus!

To Apply Send resume and cover letter outlining interests and any outdoor travel industry experience to: robin.guthrie@wildlandtrekking.com Check us out at www.wildlandtrekking.com!

PART-TIME CLEANERS WANTED for vacation rental cleaning in EP. Pay of $15-20/hr. based on ability. Hours are usually 10 am-3 or 4 pm. Must have transportation and be avail. one day on weekend Call Michael 816-260-0941.

Employment

Are you looking to make great things happen in your community?

Become a part of our energetic team as a Bank Teller at our Estes Park, CO branch!

We are seeking a dedicated customer service professional with cash handling and cross selling experience preferred.

Leading environmental company located in Estes Park is currently recruiting a passionate team member capable of high level engagement with clients. Applicants must have 5+ years of road warrior talent with an aptitude for solving science challenges. Minimum experience and education for outside sales in a related field are required for consideration.

Resume and cover letter can be sent to careers@biolynceus.com

Best Western Plus Silver Saddle Inn Front Desk Agent

Now hiring year round Front Desk Agent. Must be able to work between the hours of 6:00am and 11:30pm. The position consists of mostly evening shifts with a few day shifts. 32 to 40 hours per week MAY thru OCT and 24 to 32 hours per week NOV thru APR. Must be a non-smoker.

Send resume to cory@estesresort.com <or> mail to 1260 Big Thompson Avenue, Estes Park, CO 80517.

No calls please.

BUCKLES OF ESTES & SPORTS HOUND

YEAR ROUND PT/FT

All around retail shop duties.

Likes to clean & organize.

People Person Apply at 160 W. Elkhorn Ave.

Accounting Temporary Accounts Payable – Full Time (present-June 20th) Administration Executive Assistant- Full Time

Building & Grounds Maintenance Engineer – Full Time Specialty Clinic- Cardiac Receptionist – Full Time

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

Rams Horn Village Resort has a year round full time position available in our Guest Services/ Housekeeping Department:

Competitive pay based on experience, plus benefits package for full time employees. Great working environment in Estes Park’s only Gold Crown Resort.

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

Fridays and Saturdays are required.

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

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

Med/Surg Certified Nurse Aide – Full Time Nights Registered Nurse – Full Time Nights Home Health Care/Hospice Registered Nurse – PRN

Prospect Park Living Center Registered Nurse- Full Time LPN/Registered Nurse Restorative – Full Time Days and Nights Certified Nurse Aid – Full Time Days and Nights Earn a C.N.A. – Full Time Dietary Dietary Aide – PRN

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

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

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

Environmental Services Housekeeper – Full Time and Part Time

Nicky’s Restaurant and Lounge is now Hiring for Spring, Summer and Year-Round positions.

Most depts. available Apply at 1350 Fall River Rd.

Bookkeeping/ General Office

- QuickBooks and Excel Proficient - Bookkeeping and Payroll - Part-time to Full-time Position

Office Hours: Mon-Fri 8am - 5pm Send resume to notices@esteslawyer.net

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

Rocky Mountain Park Inn & TRENDZ at The Park Full Time hours, Seasonal and Year Round positions available Retail Supervisor-must have at least 1 year supervisor experience and 1 year retail experience Banquet Captain-must have at least 1 year banquet experience Lead Server-must have at least 1 year FOH experience Maintenance Workers-must have general electrical, dry wall, and plumbing knowledge Retail Associates Hosts Cooks Please email your resume to

srexroad@delawarenorth.com or call 970.381.9669 for details on how to apply in person

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Employment EARN EXTRA MONEY WorldMark Resorts is a world class resort destination offering a fun and energetic team environment.

We are currently recruiting for the following positions: Common Area Attendant (Full Time / Year Round)

Housekeeping (Full or Part Time / Year Round)

Delivering the new Names and Numbers “(ESTES PARK, CO) Telephone Directory.”

If interested please call: (844) 589-6411 EX. OR EMAIL BELOW AND REFERENCE: (ESTE17) recruiting@ soonercustomdistributionsinc.com

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

970-577-7517

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

Administrative Assistant Admin. Services Dept.

Hiring Range $18.01 – $21.16 per hour Non-Exempt Position Close Date: April 3, 2017

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

Events Maintenance Worker I

Special Events/Community Services Hiring Range $16.29 - $19.14 per hour Non-Exempt Position Close Date: March 20, 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)

Family Advisory Board Voluntary Members

(New Board – seeking 10-15 volunteers) Close Date: March 16, 2017

Local Marketing District Board Voluntary Member Close Date: April 3, 2017

Transportation Advisory Board Voluntary Member Close Date: March 17, 2017

(Committee application required)

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 for more information (970) 494-0289 Web Brochure: www.HISC365CG.digbro.com

Town of Estes Park Seasonal Employment Opportunities Apr 2 - Sep 30 The Town of Estes Park is accepting applications for the following Seasonal positions: Street Maintenance Parks Maintenance Special Events Maintenance Visitor Information Assistant Hiring rate $10.50 - $13.50 depending on experience Community Service Officer Hiring rate $13.00 - $16.00 depending on experience Positions are open until filled Applications are located at: ▪ Town Hall 170 MacGregor Ave. west foyer (Mon-Fri 8 am – 5 pm) ▪ www.estes.org/jobs

Applications are available at: Town Hall 170 MacGregor Ave. Room 130 (Mon-Fri 8 am – 5 pm) or www.estes.org/ jobs

▪ Submit Town application, resume and cover letter to:

Return Application to:

▪ Town of Estes Park, Attn: HR

Town of Estes Park, Attn: HR PO Box 1200, Estes Park, CO 80517; or Fax 970-577-4770

▪ PO Box 1200, Estes Park, CO 80517; or

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

Town of Estes Park is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

▪ Fax 970-577-4770 The status of applications will be communicated via e-mail. By choice the Town of Estes Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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RENTALS

RENTALS

SERVICES

Homes

Room/Roommate

Cleaning

Range Property Management We manage long term rentals. Call us if you have a property we could manage for you.

Long Term Rental Manager: Teresa 970-586-7626

Condos Condo for rent.

Above downtown Recently remodeled 1 bd, 1 ba $900/month NS/NP Good ref. required 970 586-1941

Looking for Roommate Room for rent w/ own bathroom. In Estes Park.

All Util + cable & internet incl. $595 per month. call 970 577-6986

Roommate Wanted-1 bd. avail. in 2 bd. apt. Private bed & bath, $460/mo. inc. util. No smoking, plenty of parking, background check req. Call Maria 970-646-5642.

DUPLEX FOR RENT Clean 3 Br, 2 Ba + Garage, Quiet Neighborhood. N/S, N/P 970-586-6487

Home Repair/Service

Wants To Rent

Female retired teacher looking for clean, quiet 2 BR housing.

Apartments NS/NP. Bonus points for W/D, DW and/or covered parking.

2 Bd, 2 Ba Apartment.

Have my own furnishing.

West of Town.

Call 970-480-1962 Balcony, great views. to leave details NS/NP 970-586-6487

Duplexes

Cleaning Lady Available at $15/hr, wow!

For 2 to 4 hr cleaning sessions weekly, twice monthly or monthly. All equipment and supplies included. Have worked 12 years in Estes. Excellent references. 577-7059

Senior female wants bedroom in private home in Estes Park will pay rent or share expenses. Pam at 503 560-5433.

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

TRANSPORTATION

Commercial Rentals Commercial space, 800 sq ft, in Piccadilly Square, $1,500/month, available immediately.

Call Teresa at Range Property Management 970-586-7626

Cars ‘96 Subaru Legacy 303-229-0985

Trucks

Lower level commercial space available for immediate move in. Open space ready for your office, workshop, or storage.

1 year lease. Approximately 500 s/f $400/Mo. Call Anderson Realty & 2006 Honda Ridgeline Management Truck with Meyer Home 970-586-2950 Snow Plow. One owner, hi mileage. Both garaged.

River Front Office space/rooms. Multiple Like new aggressive Duraavailable. trac tires on truck and set 970-586-1700 of like new Michelin’s on factory rims. All records, Suite “A” at Markley serviced. Plow is Signature Square, 4-5 years old, gently used 351 Moraine Avenue 2,118 sq ft Prime on our drive. Up/down-L/R. Office Suite See on Arapaho Road.

Reception, Four Offices $11,500 for truck, plow, Storage Rooms, Filing extra set of tires/rims.

Beautifully-Appointed 9705865092 Rest Room On-Site Parking RVs 970-586-8846 EP Indoor RV Storage needed: 23’Lx6.5’Wx9.6’H. Jack 970 818-6067

Site Available for RV Storage on Moraine Ave. $50/mo. 970 412-9672

Karst Electric Inc. is here in Estes Park for all your electrical needs: new construction, service and repair. No job too small!

Licensed and insured. Call us at (970) 577-1470, www.karstelectric.com.

Villano Property Management LLC. Family own/operated. *Housekeeping *Maintenance *And More!

Call Or Email. (970)6992062 (970)541-8363 villanopm@hotmail.com

Sewing/Alterations Sewing Services cushions + chair tops Recover or create new industrial sewing repairs including leather.

Please call Beth for appt.

970 492-5446

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

577-1755

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SERVICES

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SALES

Pet Care

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Homes

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Need a ride? Call Mariaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ride, operating 2 days/week. Reasonable rates. 970-646-5642.

Cleaning out the storage unit, Saturday, March 18 from 9AM to noon. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bargainsâ&#x20AC;? galore! Estes Valley Self Storage, 517 Pine River Lane, Unit 115. No early birds because we wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be there early!!

HOUSEHOLD

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Furniture FREE Very Nice Sofa Call 970-577-9920

Brand new tiny home Quality materials Professional Pet Sitter, throughout, features low Kingsize 4 pc Bedroom providing daily walks or maintenance exterior, Set w/mattress $1,100, vacation pet sitting. and a solid pine interior.

Glider rocker chairs set Experienced with medical $75, Mission Style Leather Very very nice ! needs and senior pets. recliners $75, Office desk 970 586-4730 Bonded, insured; Pet First & chair $125, Misc. lamps tlrbltinc@aol.com Aid instructor. Renee, & chairs. (970) 586-3827 Commercial 970-232-6231 leave message Commercial Spaces for sale and lease.

Call Eric. Anderson Realty. 586-2950

ESTATE/GARAGE SALE; Need to have one, but seems overwhelming. We do the work, you make the $. Local, Affordable, References. CALL NOW 970-215-5548

LOST/FOUND Found Wind blown! Found 3 lounge chair cushions, pink & brown flowered pattern. To claim call 586-4033.

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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

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

Iconic Location on the Lake · · · · ·

3 bedroom/3 bath Fine finishes throughout Best lot on Lake Estes Panoramic mountain views 23x14 year round sun room $1,295,000

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Spacious and Private Luxurious home on 7.88 acres Gourmet kitchen w/wood fired pizza oven 3 bedroom suites 4400sf rec room w/50’s diner $1,990,000

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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

New Construction

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3 bedrooms/2.5 bathrooms Main level living w/spacious great room Minutes to RMNP & downtown Estes Park Hardwood flooring & stone countertops

Stainless appliances

$595,000 Lot 10 Ypsilon Circle

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To-be-built 3 bedroom/3 bath Main level master Open floor great room Deck to enjoy the views Contract now & choose the finishes! $569,000 1145 Fish Creek Road

523 St. Vrain Lane, Estes Park, CO 80517

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Long’s Peak and mountain views 4 bedroom/4 bathroom 2 wings of living area Multiple options for bedroom layout Remodeled kitchen & oversize garage $659,000 www.750LongsDr.com