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Welcome Back Bluebirds The Mountain Bluebirds have returned to the high country, a sure sign of spring!

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Bulls Beginning To Shed Antlers The bull elk are shedding their antlers. New antlers will begin growing immediately and can grow as much as one inch per day!

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Continuing Local Election Coverage Throughout This Issue

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Estes Valley Community Center Discussion March 22 At its March 22 study session, the Town Board will hear an update on the Estes Valley Community Center from the Estes Valley Recreation and Park District board and staff. The Town Board requested this update to learn more about the current design of the Community Center. It is also an opportunity for the boards to discuss the design effects on the Town's Senior Services division, which is a proposed part of the Community Center, as well as other programming needs identified by the community. The discussion takes place at 4 p.m. in Rooms 202/203 of Town Hall on March 22. The public is welcome to attend and observe, although public comment is not included on study session agendas.

Volunteer With The Restorative Justice Partnership Community Group Conference training April 8-9 The Estes Valley Restorative Justice Partnership (EVRJP) will offer training for individuals interested in becoming facilitators for the Community Group Conference program April 8-9. The training will take place each day from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in rooms 202/203 at Town Hall, 170 MacGregor Ave. Interested individuals must complete an application (by April 1) and background check. For more information or to request an application, please contact EVRJP Manager and Executive Director Melissa Westover at 970- 577-3829 or mwestover@estes.org. Applications can also be found at www.estes.org/restorativejustice.

Trainees will learn about the history of Restorative Justice, how the process is used within the legal system, and how it applies locally. Extensive information

and training will be provided on the Community Group Conference model and how the principles of repair, reconciliation, reintegration, responsibility, restitution and respect are applied within the process.

Restorative Justice is widely-used throughout the world and is common in Colorado at all levels of the justice system, in schools, and in the Colorado Department of Human Services. The program is in its 13th year in Estes Park and is built around volunteers and community involvement.

For more information, visit www.estes.org/restorativejustice or call 970-577-3829.

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Town seeks input at downtown coffee talks and online survey What is your vision for downtown Estes Park in 2025? The Town of Estes Park invites all business owners, property owners and residents to join a conversation about the future vision of downtown Estes Park.

Over the next ten months business owners, property owners and residents will examine key issues in the downtown area such as economic competitiveness, flood mitigation and stormwater management, environmental resiliency, commercial mix, housing options, redevelopment and building height, transit and shuttles, congestion, parking, pedestrian and bicycle connections, public amenities, infrastructure needs and zoning regula-

discussions are a critical first step in evaluating the diverse assets and opportunities of downtown. An appointment is recommended by signing up at http://tinyurl.com/jmylu88. Kind Coffee, at 470 East Elkhorn Ave., has generously agreed to host the remaining community conversation on Wednesday, March 23, from 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Anyone unable to attend the coffee talks is encouraged to participate in an online survey at www.estesdowntownplan.com.

The online survey contains the same questions that will be asked during the coffee talks. The survey will remain open development over the next ten years. through March 31.

Town staff and representatives from The Downtown Plan is funded by a consulting firm Logan Simpson have grant from the Colorado Department been hosting downtown coffee talks of Local Affairs Energy/Mineral Impact where community members may stop by Assistance Fund. For more informafor a hot, locally-made beverage and dis- tion, please call 970-577-3725 or visit cuss their visions for downtown. These www.estesdowntownplan.com. tions. The Downtown Plan will address these and many other issues by forming a comprehensive vision for the commercial core of Estes Park, developed by the community as a whole, for downtown

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Dry Gulch Road Rehabilitation To Begin This Month, Closure Begins April 1 Ballot Issue 1A funds at work The Town’s Public Works Department will begin reconstruction/rehabilitation of Dry Gulch Road March 28, with a full road closure beginning on April 1. The Town Board approved a contract with SEMA Construction, Inc. including a fivemonth construction schedule from approximately March 28 through August.

Dry Gulch Road reconstruction will take place in two phases. The Town will continue to work with local residents to maintain full access via detours and to mitigate other construction impacts. The first phase will require closure of Dry Gulch Road from U.S. 34 north to Wildfire Road.

The second phase will close Dry Gulch Road from Wildfire Road north to Stone Gate Drive. Dates for the phase 2 closure will be announced when they become available. Full closures for through traffic will allow the Town to complete construction in a significantly shorter timeframe than would otherwise be required with lane closures. Visit www.estes.org/drygulch for construction information.

The Dry Gulch Road project includes the following improvements: • Road reconstruction for one mile of two-lane road repair within Town limits.

This includes curb and gutter improvements for improved storm drainage • New, protected left turn lanes for northbound traffic at Red Tail Hawk Drive and for southbound traffic at U.S. 34 • New, protected right turn lane for westbound traffic on U.S. 34 • Realignment of the Dry Gulch Road in-

tersection with U.S. 34 • An eight-foot-wide concrete multiuse trail on the west side of Dry Gulch Road (attached to the curb); • A trail connection east of Dry Gulch Road, along U.S. 34, that uses an existing CDOT bridge/culvert to cross under U.S. 34 and connect with the Lake Estes Trail The contracted construction cost of the complete project is approximately $3.93 million, which includes road repair and expansion for approximately $936,000, storm drainage improvements for $1.18 million and trail improvements for $1.82 million. The Town has been saving to fund this major improvement project since 2013. Funding will be provided by the Town’s Community Reinvestment Fund and Street Improvement Fund (Ballot Issue 1A funds). The Dry Gulch Road multi-use trail and connection to the Lake Estes Trail is funded by the Trails Expansion Funds (Ballot Issue 1A Sales Tax) and the Larimer County Open Space Fund.

Visit www.estes.org/drygulch for construction information. For more information, please contact Kelly Stallworth in the Public Works Department, at 970-577-3577 or kstallworth@estes.org.

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Town Of Estes Park Commended For Excellent Financial Accounting And Reporting The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been awarded to the Town of Estes Park for the 28th time by the non-profit Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its 2014 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR). The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting, and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its management.

Finance Officer Steve McFarland presented the award certificate to Mayor Bill Pinkham at the March 8 Town Board meeting. The Town’s CAFR was deemed award-worthy by an impartial panel of GFOA representatives. McFarland commented, “Our Finance Department staff strives to present comprehensive, transparent financial information to the public, and we’re pleased to be recognized by our peers.” He continued, “We want our citizens to be proud that their local government exemplifies sound financial management.” To receive this award, the CAFR must demonstrate a constructive “spirit of full disclosure” to clearly communicate the

Town’s financial story to its readers, meeting the program’s high standards.

The CAFR contains narratives, commentary, and financial data on the Town’s financial condition, including its operating budget, net position, investments, long-term debt, and statistical tables. The Town’s credit continues to be rated “AA-“ by Standard & Poors, which reflects a “strong capacity to meet financial commitments.”

The 2014 CAFR was completed with the assistance of the Town’s independent auditors, CliftonLarsonAllen, LLC, who issued an unmodified (clean) opinion of the Town’s 2014 financial statements. CliftonLarsonAllen and staff will work together to complete the 2015 CAFR by June 30, 2016. To review the Town of Estes Park CAFR for 2014, sales tax revenue information, and the Town’s 2016 budget, and please visit www.estes.org/finance. For more information, contact the Finance Department at 970-577-3560. To receive Town news and/or meeting agendas in your email inbox, please visit www.estes.org/subscribe. More Town news is available at www.facebook.com/townofestesparkco and www.twitter.com/townofestespark.

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Child Struck, Killed

By Vehicle In Apartment Parking Lot A nine-year-old girl died Friday after she was struck by an SUV in the parking lot of an apartment building in the 1200-block of Graves Avenue. The 9-11 call came in at 4:23 p.m. EMS responders attempted CPR, but the child was pronounced dead at the scene. Her name is Ayana Fernandez Portillo.

The driver of the SUV was a 29 year old male from Estes Park who had a 26 year old female passenger in the vehicle with him. Both have been fully cooperative as Estes Park Police investigate the incident. The girl was in the parking lot of the apartment building, where she lived, as the driver was exiting the complex. The circumstances are still under investigation.

Police Chief Wes Kufeld stated, "An investigation is underway, but this appears to be a tragic accident." He continued, "We are extremely saddened by this loss and our hearts are with Ayana's family." No further information is available at this time during the investigation. Chief Kufeld is requesting privacy for the family at this time.

Editor’s note: See Ayana Portillo’s obituary on page 46.

Electronics Recycling In Estes Park Due to a new fee associated with bringing the provider to Estes Park, the Town of Estes Park can no longer host the electronics recycling event that has traditionally been held each spring and fall at the Fairgrounds Park-n-Ride. The League of Women Voters and Community Recycling Committee are investigating the opportunity to host a similar event in Estes Park in the future. Stay tuned for more information from the committee. In the meantime, old electronics can be taken to the electronics recycling station located at the Larimer County Landfill. The cost is $.40 per pound and is payable by cash only. For more information visit www.larimer.org/solidwaste/electronic_waste.htm.

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The Estes Valley Fire Protection District (EVFPD) Chief Officers and Safety Officers generally respond in their personal vehicles (POV).

Fire fighters generally respond to medical calls in their personal vehicles; as this allows for faster response by officers and medical personnel to assess the emergency and provide medical care.

March 6 At 3:22 a.m. an EVFPD officer was paged to 2115 Fall River Rd. for a CO detector.

At 3:15 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to mile marker 4.4 Highway 36 for an MVA. March 7 At 12:44 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to 2120 Ridge Rd. for a gas leak.

March 8 At 1:14 p.m. an EVFPD officer was paged to 300 Stanley Ave. for a possible gas leak.

March 10 At 9:52 p.m. an EVFPD officer was paged to 1519 Raven Circle for a CO detector.

March 11 At 4:18 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to 1224 Graves Ave. for an MVA. March 12 At 8:01 the EVFPD was paged to provide mutual aid at 1601 Highway 34 for a structure fire.

Job & Volunteer Fair Wednesday, April 6 The Estes Valley Community wants and needs your help.

Find excellent opportunities at the Estes Park Job & Volunteer Fair on Wednesday, April 6th from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Estes Fairgrounds Event Center. This event will be the place to be to mingle and network with over 40 local businesses and nonprofits actively seeking your help.

Organizations will be seeking paid yearround positions, seasonal jobs and parttime workers as well as dynamic and fulfilling volunteer job opportunities that can fit into any schedule.

This is a free event and does not require pre-registration for job/volunteerseekers. Organizations and businesses do need to register at: https://form.jotform.com/LarimerCounty/EstesPark2016. Check our website for details and

updates of which businesses and organizations have registered at: www.larimerworkforce.org/estes-parkjob-volunteer-fair.

Mark your calendars now so you don’t miss out on this exciting event to land just the right opportunity for you.

Now is the time to get involved!

The Larimer County Workforce Center and the Estes Park Nonprofit Resource Center (EPNRC) are partnering on this exciting event.

For additional information regarding the Job Fair, contact Kelly Murray, Larimer County Workforce Center at kmurray@larimer.org or 970-577-2152.

For additional information regarding the Volunteer Fair contact Jill Lancaster, EPNRC at director@epnonprofit.org or 970-480-7805.

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Rolling Closures On Homer Rouse Trail During Installation Of New Underground Power Lines Estes Park Light and Power will replace existing overhead power lines with underground in the Marys Lake, Baldpate and Lily Lake areas beginning March 2016. Portions of Homer Rouse Trail near trenching activities will be closed intermittently during construction, primarily this spring and possibly resuming in the fall. Overhead power lines from Cheley Camp to Highway 7 are being replaced with overhead tree cable. The entire project will take place over approximately nine to 12 months, weather permitting. Planned work hours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Electricity will remain in service during construction.

Construction will begin at the river crossing near the Homer Rouse Trail, which is managed by the Estes Valley Recreation and Park District. Access to the Homer Rouse trail will be limited with closures near the work area beginning approximately March 28, 2016.

Closures will only take place on sections of the trail where crews are working, during daylight hours Monday through Friday. Please visit www.estes.org/electricprojects for daily updates on this

project and work location. The rolling, intermittent closures on Homer Rouse Trail are expected to take place through mid-May. If needed, the closures may resume in September.

These electric line replacements are required to increase electrical service reliability to the Allenspark and Highway 7 area. Placing the primary line underground as well as adding insulated line to these areas will provide higher quality service and eliminate future outages.

The upgraded tree cable being installed from Cheley Camp to Highway 7 is an insulated, high voltage line that will help maintain service during high winds and heavy snow storms.

For more information on this project, please visit www.estes.org/electricprojects or contact Estes Park Light and Power assistant Kayla Downey at 970577-3627. To receive Town news via email, please subscribe at www.estes.org/subscribe. More Town news is available at www.facebook.com/TownofEstesParkCO or www.twitter.com/TownofEstesPark.

Thank You From The Arellano Family For Help After Fire To The Editor: Thank you to the wonderful community that has supported my family after the fire at our apartment. We’d also like to thank Crossroads, the Red Cross,

Estes Park Police Department and the Estes Valley Fire Department for all your help.

Raul Arellano

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2016 Souper Bowl Winners making it a fun day. Other soups were Lifelong Learning of Estes Valley Preschool is happy to announce the winners cooked by Bo and Lauri Winslow with of our 5th Annual Souper Bowl Cook-Off help from Chuck Levine and Larry and held February 28th.

Mayor Bill and Sue Pinkham won the Soup Ladle Award for best soup cooked by individuals. They cooked a delicious fruit soup. Mountain Home Café won the Best Restaurant Soup plaque for best soup cooked by a chef in a restaurant. Olga Rojas, owner of the Mountain Home Café, thanks everyone in the community for Mayor Bill and Sue Pinkham won the Soup Ladle Award supporting their for best soup cooked by individuals. Courtesy photos business. Olga believes it is imporDiana Larson. Other restaurants who tant to give back to the community and served soup were Twin Owls Steakto support non-profits in the commuhouse, Claire’s on the Park, Zolo Grill of nity.

Boulder, Notchtop Bakery and Café and Our LLEV Preschool thanks all the chefs for supporting our fundraiser and Fajita Rita’s, who will be open soon in Estes Park. All the soups were wonderful.

We thank the PCCR Congregation, the families in our preschool, and all others for supporting the Souper Bowl.

The event raised $1,400 for the tuition assistance program at LLEV Preschool.

Nancy K. Johnson, Director

Mountain Home Café won the Best Restaurant Soup plaque for best soup cooked by a chef in a restaurant.

Public Notice From Salud Family Health Centers Salud Family Health Centers is remodeling the current Estes Park clinic site, located at 1950 Redtail Hawk Drive, Estes Park, CO, 80517. Please contact jmorse@saludclinic.org to request a copy

of the prequalifications requirements, which you will need to provide by March 22, 2016. Salud will only request a bid from contractors who meet pre-qualifications standards.

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Award Winning Vocal Rock Band Face-This Saturday Only!

Why travel to Fort Collins or Denver or farther plus pay higher ticket prices to see an amazing performance?

The Fine Arts Guild of the Rockies is thrilled to present Face, the vocal rock band (also known as a cappella) winners of 2013-2015 “Best Local Band/Musician”(Boulder Weekly, Denver A-List Award, Yellow Scene Magazine) at the Estes Park High School Auditorium on March 19, 2016 at 7:30.

Face is an internationally acclaimed all vocal rock band from Boulder, Colorado who have been captivating audiences for fifteen years with their infectious energy punctuated by an endearing love of performance. “Blending modern popular tunes with complex harmonies, brilliant beatbox rhythms and superb singing…Face take their audience on a musical journey and it’s fantastic fun.”

(FringeReview.co.uk).

Beloved in their home state of Colorado, where their reviews boast no shortage of superlatives, Face regularly performs for sold-out audiences In classic venues such as Paramount Theatre, Boulder Theater, Soiled Dove Underground, Ellie Caulkins Opera House, Pepsi Center and Sports Authority Field at Mile High.

Regular Admission: $12; Seniors 62+: $10; Students 18 & Under: $8. Advance tickets are on sale at Macdonald Book Shop (152 E. Elkhorn Avenue) or online www.FineArtsGuild.org (Add $1 for online ticket sales). No charge for Fine Arts Guild members. Doors open at 7:00 p.m.

Go to www.FaceVocalBand.com to hear this group's fabulous sound. You will want to rock along!

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Stanley Hotel’s “Table” To Present Special Tequila Dinner If you love southwestern food, tequila, or both, you won’t want to miss next weekend’s “Table” at the Lodge at the Stanley Hotel. On March 25 & 26, Chef Justin Goerich and Bar Manager Brian Julsen, both of Zolo Grill in Boulder, will be presenting a perfectly-paired six course tequila dinner in an innovative southwestern style.

Chef Justin is known for his skills in defining modern southwestern cuisine while bringing the best local, seasonal, and organic ingredients from the kitchen to the table. He is a graduate of New York’s Culinary Institute of America, and honed his craft at the Mashomack Fish and Game Reserve in Duchess County, NY as well as at the famous Flagstaff House in Boulder, CO. After one more career stop at Jax Fish House in Boulder, Chef Justin moved to his current role as Head Chef at Zolo Grill. This Table

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event will be cohosted by Brian Julsen, Mixologist and Master of Tequila at Zolo Grill, who will be concocting innovative tequila-based drinks to be partnered alongside Chef Justin’s creations.

If you’re looking for a place to enjoy a remarkable multi-course dinner with impeccably-prepared dishes and delicious libations, plan to attend The Table.

The Table includes incredible courses from some of Colorado’s best chefs, all of whom travel to Estes Park to share their culinary delights. The Table begins with a reception at 6:30 p.m. and dinner seating at 7:00 p.m. Reservations are required and limited to 20 guests per night. Enjoy an elegant dinner and accompanying pairings for $95 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Call 970-577-4160 to make your reservation, or visit www.stanleyhotel.com/table to learn more.

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ESTES PARK NEWS We did it. We made it through Sunday night without a visit to Downton Abbey, but it wasn’t easy. Night had descended and the last of the newspaper had been read when just like every Sunday for several years, I started hearing the haunting theme music—a simple piano line with a swaying strings countermelody. Startled, I looked at the clock. It was ten minutes before the Crawleys used to show up on our television screens. I turned to see if the television was tuned to PBS, and for a split second I thought I saw the rear end and tail of a cream-colored dog doddering away from me. Woe, it was simply an advertisement for biscuits rising in an oven in fast motion. I sighed, disappointed in the truth: our friends at Downton Abbey really have left us.

Each of us felt alone with our unyielding televisions last Sunday night, yet we were united far and wide through our yearning for the delicacies, doilies, distinguished dispositions, (and disses by the Dowager) which had filled our lives for the past six years.

Up in Michigan, Brad took a positive outlook: “Both Mary Sue and I were hosts to the Crawley family every Sunday evening and we fully enjoyed your recap of the persona and the story line. It was a great ‘ride.’”

From Santa Fe, Jacque said, “My brother Brad just sent me your review of Downton Abbey. I thoroughly enjoyed it but I have to say I loved Lady Mary and Barrow. Considering their backgrounds I could excuse and love them in spite of, or maybe because of........Anyway, your insights were great and I too, shall miss them dearly. I foresee in the future the demand will be so great, good old [Julian] Fellowes will have to bring them back!!”

My brother Ned in Omaha offered this: “Downton Abbey was discussed on NPR recently and someone indicated there was another series (in the can) or possibly already on the air as a follow up series, maybe a decade or two later in the timeline of things.” [I couldn’t find out a thing about this, other than a proposed full-length movie.]

And then he shared his witty, big brotherly outlook: “So although you may miss your old friends from the abbey, life goes on and so does the show.”

My question is, do we really want them back? Right now everything is tied up nice and neat with a perfectly made bow (woven with 14-karat gold threads). Now we’re sleeping better at night. Do we really want more Crawleys and less sleep? Remember how the steadfast, honest Atticus Finch in To Kill a Mockingbird became a racist in Go Set a Watchman? Wouldn’t we have been happier keeping him on Mockingbird’s moral pedestal?

Faith, another DA fan, gave her own wrapup and her aspirations for the future of the Crawley clan: “I hope Daisy stops her selfish and jealous actions to truly appreciate her new beau and accept the cook, Mrs. Patmore, wholeheartedly as sweetheart to Mr. Mason. I must admit that somehow, throughout, I suspected that Marigold’s father would show up, there having been a mistake and he was not killed in Germany after all. But I think she is

better off with Bertie now.

“I do hope Edith’s new mother-in-law treats her well, with the last minute change of heart about Edith being an honest woman! And I think Mary will make her new man unhappy over and over again…and he will forever strive to be ‘worthy of her’ without truly succeeding. Having a new son (?) will help his sense of contribution to that family.”

Faith concluded, “I will miss terribly, the chance, during the 6 years of the run, to go next door to watch DA with my neighbor.”

I went to a neighbor’s to watch the show each week too, since I don’t own a television.

Neighbor Joe said, “I think you’re too hard on Mr. Bates! Give the guy a break! Sweet Anna loves him and he’s devoted to her. Doesn’t everyone deserve some happiness, especially if their past may be patchy with relationships that didn’t make them happy? The proof of the guy is in the pudding of the present. And he’s been exactly what the doctor ordered for our precious Anna!

“I do agree with you though that Mary’s package tied up a little too neatly after she skewered poor Edith. I would like to have seen a little comeuppance come her way. But to quote another English storyteller, ‘All’s well that ends well!’”

Deb in Estes didn’t see the “end’s well” part: “I haven't watched the last episode yet because I napped through it.” Imagine how tired Deb would be if she lived the actual life of one of the downstairs staff. Back in the Downton Abbey days, servants worked 17-hour days doing mundane chores such as carting coal and water to all corners of the mansion and washing by hand up to 600 clothing items a week!

What to do on Sunday nights now that Downton is done?

Estesian Mike plays poker, but not on Sunday nights. He said, “Sunday night is a great time to check out ‘The Walking Dead’ and ‘Fear the Walking Dead.’ Drama, intrigue, fancy clothes (??) and zombies too.”

Deb replied, “I don’t know what the fascination is with zombies. Vampires are sexier!”

She recommended “’Madame Secretary’ for the adult way a marriage and parenting are portrayed (on CBS), ‘The Good Wife’ just because of the hunky Jeffrey Dean Morgan and the fabulous Alan Cumming (also on CBS), and ‘Mr. Selfridge,’ which should be coming back to Masterpiece soon. ‘Poldark’ will have to wait until next fall (wobbly storyline but another hunky guy.)”

Whether it involves vampires or zombies, a college professor, a litigator, an entrepreneur in the early 20th century, or a soldier in the Revolutionary War, I’ll give any show a try to replace the hole left by Crawley family—as long as it doesn’t star a Kardashian.

You may let The Thunker know what you think at her e-mail address, donoholdt@gmail.com. © 2016 Sarah Donohoe

New Fire Alarm System Installation At The Library Beginning Tuesday, March 15, contractors will begin the installation of a new fire detection/alarm system at the Estes Valley Library. This will bring the library up to current fire code stands, thus enhancing the safety of the facility for our library patrons.

The project could last more than a week and, while the library is remaining open during the installation process, parts of the facility will be cordoned off for public safety purposes. Every effort will be made by library staff to ensure minimal impact to our patrons.

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TRUSTEE CANDIDATES Answers To Our 6 Questions Note: Last week, March 11, we printed the other candidates answers.

Ron Norris (Incumbent)

United Methodist Church of Estes Park 1509 Fish Hatchery Road (970) 586-4153 www.estesparkumc.org KREV-LP 104.7 FM HOLY WEEK WORSHIP SCHEDULE Mar 20th Palm Sunday Service in UMCEP Sanctuary 9:45am with both Bell and Chancel Choirs Mar 24th Maundy Thursday Communion Service 5pm in UMCEP Sanctuary Mar 25th Good Friday Service – Noon @ Our Lady of the Mountains Catholic Church (Interfaith Alliance) Mar 27th Easter Sunrise Service – @ the Marina (Hwy 34) 7am with United Methodists and Shepherd of the Mountains Lutherans (Bring a blanket!)

Mar 27th Easter Sunday Communion Service in UMCEP Sanctuary – 9:45am with both Bell and Chancel Choirs “Meet Mary Magdalene, Peter and Paul”

1. What makes Estes Park the best mountain town vacation destination?

We are a one-of-a-kind location for visitors and residents. People come here from around the world for the views, the clean air, the wildlife, and the feeling of tranquility they get when they visit. at’s why Linda and I decided forty years ago that we would retire here. at’s why we live here now.

2. What do you envision for the long-term future of Estes Park?

I see us developing in ways that protect the wildlife and beauty within and around our town: that’s the only way we can maintain our unique qualities. In particular, we can increase the supply of affordable housing for young, working families. We can continue to upgrade our roads, and improve parking and transportation options. We can promote growth of businesses (e.g., journalism, consulting, graphics) that have low environmental impact. And we can provide families with a first-class community center.

3. What unique abilities and/or skills will you bring to the Town Board?

I will use my 4 years’ experience as a trustee and 3 years on the Estes Valley Planning Commission to continue to seek out, understand, and address community needs, in a way

that best serves all residents. I am the only engineer on the Town Board, with decades of experience in strategic planning, budgeting, and project management. I will use that experience to help guide us as we complete infrastructure repairs from the flood, upgrade utilities and roads, and add high-speed broadband capability.

4. When there is a great divide of opinion on an issue, how would you bring both sides together?

I start with the belief that people of good will can always find a way to work together. My role in such a situation is to listen, learn the facts, and work with all sides to find common ground. When people step back and look at what’s good for the community as a whole, they can oen develop creative solutions, and reach consensus.

5. What economic concerns should we focus on immediately? e most urgent needs are: 1) Workforce housing: unless we work together as a community to provide housing opportunities for working families, we will not be able to sustain our economy. 2) Reducing the negative impact of a new floodplain map on downtown: the town and our businesses must find ways to reduce the size of the new flood zone, to prevent insurance rates from rising by a factor of 10, and hurting our economy.

3) Providing high-speed broadband service to better support our businesses, residents, and guests.

6. How can living in Estes Park be made more desirable and affordable for young families?

We must work together to provide reasonable, affordable housing for young families. We must build a community center that serves all generations. We must provide more opportunities for childcare, especially for families with young children. Finally, I am proposing creation of a “Family Advisory Board” which will give young families a more direct connection with the Town Board and a better way for families to express their needs and suggestions.

See each of the candidates five minute video interview that we taped to these same six questions. You can watch them individually at Estes Park News website, epnews.com.

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“Explore Our Store” March Event “Explore Our Store” Showcased Moose Creek and Plum Creek Shoe Stations & Cabin Fever Jewelry and The Cabin Store The new monthly event, “Explore Our Store,” took place Wednesday, March 9.

Representatives from the Ambassadors and Visitor Center staff, Estes Valley Partners for Commerce, Downtown Business Partners, the Estes Arts District, Estes Area Lodging Association, and local businesses enjoyed a tour of four long-time businesses in Estes Park: Plum Creek Shoe Station, Moose Creek Western, Cabin Fever Jewelry, and The Cabin Store.

Plum Creek Shoe Station has been here in Estes Park for 31 years, and Moose Creek Western for 15 years. Plum Creek Shoe Station has many choices when it comes to shoes. As the owners Randy Martin and Peter Martin say, “They handle everything that goes on the feet!”

The Martin family’s other store, Moose Creek Western, also handles an assortment of footwear but with a very western flavor. They also have western clothing and Minnetonka moccasins!

Cabin Fever Jewelry and The Cabin

Store have been in business for more than 30 years. Lynn Ciolli gave us the grand tour of her well-displayed store.

She talked to us about how important customer service is as ambassador for the town of Estes Park. Lynn and her sister Elaine travel to different shows around the country buying unique products for our guests. They just recently bought the ScentChips franchise and will be offering that product in the coming month.

“Explore Our Store” is a collaborative effort between Estes Valley Partners for Commerce (EVPC), the Town of Estes Park Visitor Center Staff & Ambassadors, Estes Arts District (EAD), Estes Area Lodging Association (EALA), and the Downtown Business Partners (DBP), designed to help our community learn more about retail offerings and shopping experiences in Estes Park.

“Explore Our Store” takes place on the sec-

ond Wednesday of each month, with the first store stop at 9 a.m. and the second at 10 a.m. Our next event is April 13 at Aspen and Evergreen (9:00 a.m.) and Fall River Jewelry, Antiques and Coins (10:00 a.m.). All are welcome to attend!

If you are interested in having your store featured, contact Charley Dickey at charleyiv@aol.com.

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Food For Life: The Power Of Food For Diabetes Nutrition And Cooking Class

Participants Will Learn How a Healthy Diet Can Help with Type 2 Diabetes The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM), a nonprofit dedicated to promoting preventive medicine, is offering a cooking class designed to help local residents with type 2 diabetes avoid complications from the disease and reduce or eliminate the need for medications.

Food for Life: The Power of Food for Diabetes Nutrition and Cooking Class teaches participants how food choices can prevent and treat type 2 diabetes and arms them with practical cooking skills for making healthy and delicious meals.

People who have type 2 diabetes, or concerns about developing diabetes, and their friends and family members will benefit from the class.

“Research shows type 2 diabetes can be controlled and even reversed with a healthy plant-based diet,” says Susan Levin, M.S., R.D., the director of nutrition education for PCRM. “A vegan diet can help people with diabetes control blood sugar more effectively than the standard diabetes dietary regimen.”

The class, designed by physicians, diabetes educators, registered dietitians, and professional chefs, offers an easy-tofollow dietary approach based on scientific research. Population studies and clinical research show that a low-fat, plant-based diet is effective at improving blood glucose levels, promoting weight loss, reducing cholesterol, and lowering the risk of diabetes and other chronic diseases.

Local instructor Chazz Glaze will cover important diabetes-nutrition topics and guide students through the preparation of tasty and easy-to-prepare recipes. Participants will watch a 30minute DVD featuring Neal Barnard, M.D., speaking on the role of meal planning, as well as inspiring interviews with people who reversed their diabetes with a vegan diet. They will also enjoy food samples of the recipes prepared in class.

The class details are as follows: April 7, 5:30–7:30 p.m., How Foods Fight Diabetes April 14, 5:30–7:30 p.m., The Power of Your Plate (and Grocery Cart) April 21, 5:30–7:30 p.m., Understanding Type 2 Diabetes and Recognizing and Treating Low Blood Sugar April 28, 5:30–7:30 p.m., Designing a

Diet for Maximum Weight Control May 5, 5:30–7:30 p.m., The Glycemic Index May 12, 5:30–7:30 p.m., Keeping a Healthy Heart May 19, 5:30–7:30 p.m., Diabetes Care from Head to Toe May 26, 5:30–7:30 p.m., Making it Work for You Students will leave the class with delicious recipes, information on how to switch to a vegan diet, and additional diabetes resources, including information on online webcasts and group support.

Participants are strongly encouraged to work with their health care team to safely make dietary changes.

Food for Life: The Power of Food for Diabetes Nutrition and Cooking Class takes place Thursdays, April 7–May 26, 5:30–7:30 p.m. at Salud Family Health Centers, 1950 Redtail Hawk Drive, Estes Park. The classes are sponsored by Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine. Cost for class is a suggested donation of $10/class.

To register, please email Chazz Glaze at aveganwithaltitude@gmail.com or call (970) 235-1586.

For more information about the Food for Life Diabetes Nutrition and Cooking Class program, visit www.fflclasses.org.

Founded in 1985, the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine is a nonprofit organization that promotes preventive medicine, conducts clinical research, and encourages higher standards for ethics and effectiveness in research. The Food for Life Diabetes Nutrition and Cooking Classes were established in 2009.

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How To Help Families Affected By Chapin Lane Fire In the aftermath of the devastating fire on March 4, a "Phoenix" of wonderfully helpful ideas is rising from the ashes.

Community resource groups, local churches, school leadership groups such as BIONIC Team and Dare to Care clubs along with the Salvation Army, Red Cross and Crossroads ministries are collaborating to help the families recover from their devastating losses.

1. Priority #1: We need to secure permanent housing effective 5/1/16 for four families; anyone with leads for families can contact Jose_Almeida@psdr3.k12.co.us

** Eva at Crossroads reports: families have the necessities covered and temporary housing secured until April 30, 2016.

2. Crossroads targeted collection: need toilet paper, paper towels, toiletry items, people can drop these items of at any school or at Crossroads on Dry Gulch Road.

3. Checks can be made to Crossroads, P.O. Box 3616, Estes Park, CO 80517 designated Chapin Fire will be earmarked to help with getting the costs associated with initial house start-up and deposits for the permanent hous-

ing.

4. Bright Christmas is interested in supporting the students enrolled in Estes Park schools and will match up to $2,000 for any funds donated on behalf of the students and collected at the schools. This fund will help with student needs.

5. Estes Valley Crisis Advocates - is offering free crisis counseling for anyone struggling with the after-effects of the fire. Please contact 970-577-9781 for assistance.

6. In mid-May (the date to be determined and announced) the people of St.

Bartholomew's Episcopal Church here in Estes Park will hold a "Shower" for the five fire-displaced families. We will welcome new items, gift cards, and good, gently-used items to share with the families during an afternoon of fellowship. Knowing the nature of the St. Bartholomew congregation, you can be sure that punch and delicious treats will be a part of the afternoon! If you would like to contribute gift cards or household items, please call the church at 586-4504 or drop items off at the St. Bart’s office at 880 MacGregor Ave.

Tabs For Teens

Susan Yarrington of Glen Haven has been working on a project for almost a year, collecting aluminum tabs from a variety of sources (soft drink, beer, iced tea, soups, tuna and cat food cans just to name a few). She takes the aluminum tabs to Greeley or Boulder for metal recycling and donates the money she receives to the Estes Valley Restorative Justice Partnership (EVRJP) for their program to help troubled teens and their families. She calls the initiative: Tabs for Teens.

Last December, Susan was happy to give Melissa Westover, Exec. Director of EVRJP a check for $41.36 for the tabs she had collected over the spring, summer and fall of 2015. Currently Susan has about 20 businesses/organizations in Estes who collect the tabs or place the containers she has provided so the public can donate as well.

Susan would love the entire Estes Valley (additional businesses, families, churches) to be a part of this simple task of ‘popping tabs’ and donating them to serve EVRJP. If you’d like to contribute, stores which currently have collection jars for tab tops are: • Ace Hardware • Town Hall • Big ‘O’ Tires • Boulder Valley Credit Union • Safeway • Post Office • The Gateway Store • True Value • School District • Larimer County Office • Animal Medical Center • Park Supply • Eastside Grocery • NAPA Auto Parts • EP Visitors Center • Prudential • Bank of Colorado

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The Friends Of The Museum To Launch Table-Setting Competition In October

Friends of the Estes Park Museum are seeking entrants for Creative Colorado TableSettings — a theme-related tablescape competition open to individuals, families, groups, and even children. The contest asks entrants to create a menu and design a table setting to match a particular theme. This year’s theme will be “High Country Celebrations — Past and Present.”

Creative Colorado TableSettings will take place during the weekend of October 21-23 at the Willome Building at the YMCA of the Rockies. Entrants will set up their tables on Friday afternoon, and the public will be invited to view the displays on Saturday and Sunday.

A panel of local judges will review all the entries Friday evening, and prizes will be awarded to winners in each category (adult or child; formal or informal; contemporary or vintage; individual or commercial) and for Best in Show. In addition, a special prize will be given for the best historical menu and table setting that relates specifically to Estes Park. Complete directions and guidelines for the event, as well as entry forms, are available at the Estes Park Museum and online at www.estesparkmuseumfriends.org.

Planned as a museum fundraiser, the

competition is open to individuals, families, social groups and commercial enterprises (shops, hotels, inns or restaurants) seeking to show off their expertise in creating unique and beautiful table settings. Please note that the actual setup of each table will be the effort of one person — with assistance, if necessary, of one additional person.

While designing a menu appropriate for the occasion and related to the theme is an important aspect of the contest, no cooking is required and no actual food is to be prepared.

Even though this will be the first such competition in Estes Park, table-setting competitions have proven popular in other parts of the state and around the country.

Registration for Creative Colorado Table Settings does not open officially until August 1, but it’s not too early to start thinking about and planning entries. So dust off great-grandmother Sophie’s wedding china, or your mother’s fiesta ware, and use it in designing your own celebratory table.

In the meantime, like us on Facebook at Creative Colorado TableSettings, and watch for additional announcements from the Friends of the Estes Park Museum.

Vegan Feast This Sunday Join us for a vegan feast this Sunday at the library! Bring a plant-based covered dish and your own serving ware (to minimize our environmental impact).

What: Vegan Potluck When: Sunday, March 20, 2-3:30 p.m.

Where: Hondius Room of the Library.

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Legendary Locals Program At Museum Features Lennie Bemiss & Harriet Burgess On Friday, March 18 at 2:00 p.m., Steve Park Museum at 970-586-6256 or visit Mitchell will present for the third time in the Museum’s website at a series of programs through May called www.estes.org/museum. Admission is "Legendary Locals of Estes Park." His free. More Museum news is available at book of the same title, scheduled to be www.facebook.com/EstesParkMuseum. published in April, explores the history of the unique individuals and groups, both past and present, that made a memorable impact on Estes Park. All of the Legendary Locals programs in the series are free and no reservations are required to attend.

In 1972, Lennie Bemiss walked into the Estes Park Library and asked director Ruth Deffenbaugh, “Do you need any volunteers?” From that day forward, Lennie and Ruth developed one of the finest small town libraries in the state. They attended Colorado Library Association workshops to learn what “the big kids did.” One of their success stories was developing the extensive Colorado Collection, which was uncatalogued and hidden on two tiny shelves.

If one wanted to know about local Estes Park history, it was best to check with Harriet Burgess. Harriet met her husband Bill Burgess in 1949 and was Harriet Burgess (left) and Lee Nagl (right) bookkeeper at the Old Plantation working together for the March of Dimes.

Restaurant on Elkhorn Avenue. She immersed herself in local history, becoming the MacGregor Ranch volunteer coordinator for two decades.

Burgess also wrote “Then the Women Took Over: The 100 Year History of the Woman’s Club.” Lennie Bemiss and Harriet Burgess are just two of the 126 profiles in Steve Mitchell’s upcoming book. The remaining two Legendary Locals programs will take place on April 22 and May 20 at 2:00 p.m. check www.estes.org/museumevents for the program topics and locations.

The Estes Park Museum conducts activities that preserve, share and respect the unique history of Estes Park.

Lennie Bemiss courtesy the Estes Valley For more information, call the Estes

Michael Fitzpatrick’s Eagle Scout Court Of Honor Michael Fitzpatrick, a member of Troop 360, will receive his Eagle Scout Award, the highest achievement in the Boy Scouts, on Sunday, March, 20th at 7:00 p.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at 200 2nd Avenue in Lyons. All are welcome to attend.

Michael’s Eagle Scout project provided fire mitigation work to disabled residents of Estes Park. Michael would like to thank Ace Hardware, Estes Park Plumbers, ePark Labs, and Safeway for their donations of supplies and equipment. Michael has been a resident of Estes Park for 15 years and began his scouting career as a Tiger Cub here in Estes Park. Michael currently works as a Lifeguard at the Estes Park Aquatic Center and is working toward serving a mission for his church.

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Our family has had a troubled March.

As most of you know, Marie and Mike’s daughter, Lexi, had a terrible skiing accident. Her two legs were broken as well as her collar bone and a compound fracture of her right arm.

Thanks to all of you and your many prayers and help, she came home last Wednesday and is on her way to recovery. Marie and Mike were at her side day and night and of course their time is still committed to her. I’ve been helping with Nathan and Greg and Cecelia are here as well. The outpouring of love and well wishes from friends and strangers was and is overwhelming.

Speaking of Cecelia, she gave me a neat recipe for a dip for a St. Patrick’s party. It is really good and authentic as it uses an Irish cheese. The following is the email that she sent me.

“I combined two different recipes to create this

Guinness Cheese Spread Ingredients 1 lb. grated strong Irish Cheddar 8 oz. cream cheese at room temperature 1 head of roasted garlic 2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce 1 cup Guinness Dark Stout 1 tsp. paprika 1 Tbs. Dijon mustard 2 green onions chopped 2 Tbs. fresh parsley chopped Instructions Mix cheese in food processor. Remove garlic cloves from skin. Add the garlic cloves, Worcestershire, beer, paprika, and mustard to the food processor. Mix until smooth. Mix in green onions and parsley.

Serve with hearty bread. I purchased Boule, a European style, sourdough, country bread from the Denver Bread Company, and made a bread bowl with the dip in the center for a St. Patrick’s Day Party.

The recipes also suggested serving with vegetables or as a spread on hamburgers or sandwiches.

The rest of the month, I hope, should be a lot better than the first. But we are blessed that Lexi’s injuries can all be healed and we still have her. She was wearing a helmet!

My escapades with Sunshine con-

Coloring Club First And Third Mondays Join in on the coloring fun at the Estes Valley Library with the adult Coloring Club! The Coloring Club meets at the library on the first and third Mondays of each month from 3 to 5 p.m. Monday, March 21 will be the next meeting for the Coloring Club.

Coloring Clubs encourage adults of all ages to relax with something playful, something free, and something that requires no specific skill set while allowing for individuals to express themselves through color.

No registration is required. The library will continue to provide pages to color and crayons, colored pencils and markers. Please bring a friend and treats to share.

tinue. She is growing very strong and I need to find a better lead when walking her. She had a good training harness but has outgrown it and the new one is not as good at control. I hesitate using a choke or pinch or shock collar so I am going to try a “gentle lead.” I will let you know how that works. And, have you ever heard of a dog that does not want to get into a car? She loves to ride when I finally get her in the car but I have to actually either trick her or lift her in.

I am beginning to realize she thinks she is the dominant partner in our relationship.

I have to give y’all the best fancy easy to fix dessert the next time. I prepared it for my poker group one night and they raved about it. That will be the next time as I promised them to put it in the paper. I just thought the dip was something more appropriate in time for St. Paddy’s day.

My mother was all Irish except for a wee bit of Scotch and I can remember I had to wear green on St. Patrick’s Day religiously. You would get pinched if not wearing a bit of green on you. It is strange how so many people turn out to be Irish on that day, even if they do not have a drop of Irish in them. “….May the road always rise ahead of you ad may God hold you in the palm of his hand.”

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

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Tickets Now Available For “A Diner On The Way” "Stop by the Diner and meet the Hubbards...Dean, Diane, Elly and Scotty.

They're going to the funeral of Diane's father, got lost, and have stopped in this deserted old mountain diner for some directions and unhealthy food. While you're there, you'll meet Remy, the gruff and surly waitress and Burt, the good ol' down-home cook. You'll get to meet Rex, the pretty cool truckdriver who stops in because he calls this place home, and soon, the Tryzinskis, Wally and Sylvia, will come in for dinner....the same time this colorful elderly couple do every night.

But be careful when you stop here, because the most innocent looking places can catch you off-guard, like it did for the Hubbards. You might just find yourself humbled when you discover that the problems you thought were so important in your life...are actually pretty small in the grand scheme of things.

For it's 25th production, The Estes Park Repertoire Theatre Company is proud to present the dark comedy "A Diner On The Way" by local artist, "Catch The Glow Parade" director and playwrite Michael Young. Michael's previous productions, "Premier To Murder," "Final Curtain," and "Hidden Evil" were set in the 1940s film noir detective genre. "A Diner On The Way" is Michael's first

modern-day play. In it, he shows us how what life has given us can be a burden or a way to freedom...a crushing embarassement, or an incredible source of amusement!

Any play is only as good as it's cast, and Michael is very, very excited to present a most phenomenal one...a cast of great tried and true veterans, equally mixed with fresh, new faces to the Estes Park stage. Christann Higley is Remy, our waitress, and Norm McGill is our cook, Burt. Our truck driver Rex is portrayed by Jesse Hebert. The Hubbards are Larry Tyson as Dean, Cassie Weber as Diane, Audrey Ault as Elly, and Sammy Miller as Scotty.

The Tryzinskis are Rich Mitchell as Wally, and Carolyn Wills as Sylvia.

As when dealing with what life has to offer, this play does contain mature content, presented, of course, in the best of taste!

Performances are at The Masonic Lodge Studio Theatre, 1820 S. St. Vrain. Show dates are April 1, 2, 3, 8, and 9, showtime at 7 p.m. Matinee is April 10, with showtime at 2 p.m.

Come on out and have a "Diner" experience you will always remember!"

Tickets are on sale at Macdonald Book Shop for $15 each. Sorry, we cannot accept credit cards or hold any unpaid tickets.

These are the Hubbards; Scotty, Elly, Diane and Dean. You may know them as Sammy Miller, Audrey Ault, Cassandra Johnston Weber and Larry Tyson! Straight from "A Diner On The Way"...it's going to be a wonderful play!

Photo by Michael Young

Auditions For Summer Musical In Allenspark The Old Gallery is excited to announce its 2016 production, “Some Enchanted Evening.” This musical features favorites by Rodgers & Hammerstein. Auditions will be held Sunday, March 20 between 1:00-4:00 p.m. at The Old Gallery, 14863 Hwy 7, in Allenspark. Contact director, Daniellehermonwood@gmail.com if you’d like to schedule an audition time.

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Day Camp At YMCA Offers Safe & Fun Spring Break For Local Children

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.

For over ten years, the YMCA of the Rockies has been offering day camp programming for local children in grades K6 during the week of spring break.

The purpose of the program, according to the YMCA’s Day Camp Director, Courtney Danis, is to “provide families with a safe, nurturing environment for their child,” while “letting kids engage with one another while learning about nature, swimming, hiking, and more, under the supervision of highly-trained staff.”

This year, Day Camp will be offered from March 28-April 1, and on April 4.

Scholarships are available for families who need financial assistance.

YMCA of the Rockies’ Spring Break Day Camp: Grades: K-6 Dates: March 28-April 1, and April 4 Time: 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Fee: $30 per day (scholarships available) For more information or to register, contact Dawn Bodin: DBodin@ymcarockies.org 970-586-3341, ext. 1280 Our Mission: YMCA of the Rockies puts Christian principles into practice through programs, staff and facilities in an environment that builds healthy spirit, mind and body for all. We will accomplish this by serving conferences of a religious, educational, or recreational nature; providing unifying experiences for families; offering traditional summer camping experiences for boys and girls; and serving our staff with leadership opportunities and productive work experiences.

Ten First Colorado Realtors Earn Quality Service Certification Brad Barnett, Julia Daley, Sue Magnuson, Mike Richardson, Heidi Riedesel and Tom Thomas of First Colorado Realty have been granted the highest level of service achievement in the real estate industry, Quality Service Certified® Platinum. Additionally, Christian & Jeremy Collinet, Judy Nystrom, & Lori Smith have received the achievement of being granted the Quality Service Certified® Gold status.

This is in recognition of exceptional service satisfaction measured and compiled for 2015,

by Leading Research Corporation (LRC).

A Quality Service Certified (QSC) award status is the only recognition in the real estate industry based on independently validated customer satisfaction survey results. After the conclusion of real estate transactions, clients of QSC agents receive a survey that asks them to rate the agent on various aspects of the service process. The surveys are administered, and the results are received and compiled by LRC. Client feedback from the surveys becomes part of the agent’s credentials. An overall satisfaction rating is displayed on the consumer websites (www.QualityService.org and www.RatedAgent.com) where buyers and sellers have the ability to select a real estate professional based upon each agent’s validated record of service satisfaction.

“Nothing is more important to a prospective client in selecting a professional than the service results achieved with past clients,” says Larry D. Romito, President and CEO of QSC. He adds, “Consumers have greater confidence in service reliability, results and satisfaction with a Quality Service Certified real estate professional because they know that the agent’s service record has been validated by an independent third party. First Colorado Realty is among a select group of agents in the nation who deliver the highest caliber of service for their home sellers and buyers.”

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Register Artwork For Cultural Arts Council Student Expressions Show The Coolest Car Show In Colorado July 4th! www.estesparkcarclub.org

The annual Student Expressions show, sponsored by the Cultural Arts Council for the past 19 years, has expanded to include all art students ages 2-18 in the Estes Valley area no matter where they receive their instruction. Homeschooled, pre-school, self-taught, mentored - however the child receives his or her instruction, they are eligible to participate in this show.

CAC has gone in this direction for several reasons - the CAC gallery, located at 423 W. Elkhorn Avenue, has limited space and in past years, the show has become overcrowded. Due to this, despite increasing requests for greater inclusion for this show, we have been limited to participation exclusively by Estes Park School District students. The CAC does not feel this adequately represents all of the emerging artists in the area.

Each student is limited to one piece, in one of several categories per age group.

Each student is encouraged to choose his or her best piece - no matter what medium. Students must live in the greater Estes Park area (including the communities of Estes Park, Allenspark, Pinewood Springs, and Glen Haven).

For age groups 2-5 and 6-8, students may enter in 2D (paintings, drawings, etc) or 3D (sculpture, ceramics, etc) media. For age groups 9-11, 12-14, and 15-18, media categories are drawing,

painting, graphic design, ceramics, sculpture, or fiber.

The show will be held at the Estes Park Conference Center in the Rocky Mountain Park Inn, 101 S. St. Vrain Ave. Important dates to remember: • Register each child's piece by 5 p.m. on April 8, 2016; registration forms are available at www.estesarts.com or pick up a registration form at the CAC fine art gallery, 423 W. Elkhorn Ave. Email confirmation of registration will be sent to the address provided on the form.

• Artwork must be dropped off to the Estes Park Conference Center between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Monday, April 11.

Please bring the email confirmation with the child's piece upon drop-off.

• Opening reception and awards ceremony will take place on Friday, April 15, from 6-8 p.m. at the Estes Park Conference Center.

Returning to judge this year's show is art educator and Art Center of Estes Park gallery manager, Vickie Mastron.

It is our hope to create an inclusive exhibition of student artists of the Estes Valley, who are 18 years old or under.

This show will not only provide young artists with an opportunity to showcase their best work and receive recognition, the collection will be an interpretive exhibit of the emerging young artist, in various stages of skill development.

Is That Your Final Antler?

EP NEWS/ Kris Hazelton

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Estes Park Venture Crew 10 Needs Help Raising Money will meet with a fellow Venture Crew which has an ongoing project to donate school supplies to an indigenous school. They hope to raise money to support 50 children with school supplies, and you can be a part of the project! Venture Crew 10 has started a GoFundMe Campaign online to let other people like you get involved! Go to the website link below to check it out! They would love for you to be a part of their exchange!

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JOIN YMCA OF THE ROCKIES

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Estes Park Center Assembly Hall $39.95 Adult / $16.95 Child (ages 5 and under free)

Reservations Required Call or E-mail: 970-586-3341x1378 ebanquets@ymcarockies.org

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“THRUST INTO LEADERSHIP” I remember the first time I heard that phrase. My graduate advisor at the University of Nebraska, the highly respected head of the Human Development and Family Department, was advising us as we completed our counseling degree programs. He told us that, despite his great love for teaching, that role had to be set aside at times by his being ‘thrust into leadership’. He recounted how, years before, he had taught at UNL and enjoyed it immensely. However, a desperate need arose for the someone to ‘head up’ the Department. Although he preferred teaching, he was ‘thrust into leadership’, serving in that role for several years. Eventually, because of his desire to teach he went to another prestigious school, where they had promised him a teaching position. But, all too soon, the same thing occurred and, due to his qualifications, he was ‘thrust into leadership’. Seeing the need, he accepted and served in that capacity for some time. Finally, he decided that, if his role was to be in leadership anyway, he might as well do it where he most preferred to be, and returned to the University of Nebraska, where he blessed our lives and University of Nebraska’s excellent counseling program.

I say all that to call attention to what is happening in our country and in our community at the present time…our elections. We know that there are various things that motivate people to ‘place their name on the ballot’. Some, it happens, are running for the personal recognition or compensation they will receive for serving in public office. This motivation might become evident if we study the way they served in various capacities previously. How often did they show up to vote on bills or to attend meetings? Some have shown little interest in ‘public service’ until it offered an opportunity for them to exercise power or ‘be in charge’. I hope that our eyes will be opened to such and that we will tell them, “No thanks!”

Some, however, will be discovered to be people who are similar to my former mentor.

These are people who are, in the words of Jesus, one of the ‘great ones’ because they are willing to be the ‘servant of all’. Consequently, when a ‘leader’ is needed, the response is, “Here am I, send… use…me!” These we need making up our local city government. Here are questions we can ask as we make our choices. Have they shown a ‘service’ spirit in other areas of their lives? Are they willing to serve as a result of being ‘thrust into leadership’, indicating that others recognize their faithfulness and diligence in fulfilling their obligations in their business and family activities, and by serving in volunteer roles?

I do not know some of our candidates, but I do know a great deal about one, and I invite you to give him careful consideration and, if he meets the above criteria…which I firmly believe he does…give him your vote. Cody Walker, one of Estes Park’s successful business men, saw a need to help train our youth through the Boy Scouts…and found himself ‘thrust into leadership. He ministers to our school children through serving on the School Board…where, again, he was ‘thrust into leadership’. And now, having seen the great challenges being faced by our community, he is willing to serve as a Trustee on the Town Board. I encourage you to ‘thrust him into leadership’ because he has proven that he will do well.

My personal thanks to all who serve to make our city great. (Bob)

What Do You Think Of When Donald Trump is Mentioned?

Some would say financially successful, part of the top 1%, charismatic, intelligent, strong-willed, forceful, ambitious.

Others would say aggravating, immature, unethical, gigantic ego, questionable sincerity, untrustworthy, self-centered, vengeful, greedy, deceitful, arrogant, cutthroat, liar, degrading, hateful, nasty, immature, self-serving and bully (plus some other non-flattering adjectives I have not thought of).

Whatever descriptions you pick from the above list, they fit "The Donald" to a tee. "The Donald" was Trump's first wife's pronouncement of what he was: a self-described wonder. He is not the norm, he is superior to all in every way.

Just ask him. On second thought, you don't have to ask, he will tell you. He certainly isn't bashful about telling you he is great. He has so convinced himself of that, that he has no trouble trying to convince others of his superiority. If you don't buy it, you are a loser and he will be the first to let you know that too. Before you showed any doubt of his greatness, he might have praised you (as he has to some), but injure his ego and he'll try to crush you verbally, emotionally and financially.

Hey, those are pretty strong words from a former Philadelphia newspaperman with no dog in the fight, but a real fright of a Trump presidency. The man is a frightful personality who shoots from the hip, fabricates situations to suit his position, and degrades all who cross him.

Trump was starting to create headlines with his massive building programs in New York City in the 1960s. It was a very expensive and controlled market then, controlled by labor unions, political bosses and unsavory persons with ties to organized crime.

Rumors flew around the newsroom at that time that "The Donald" had ties to the New York Mafia. To start building tall buildings and a financial empire in that city took guts, money and knowledge of who the players were and how to play with them. Getting things done in a quagmire of bureaucratic regulations required playing the game, knowing the right henchmen and paying the

right palms-up players.

Donald, it seems, was not lily-white, and some of his deals were not perfectly dealt. Well, common sense tells us that most people of prominence (in fact, most people) have a skeleton or two in their past. So what, we are all human.

Those that play on the big stage of life have the opportunities to make big successes or big blunders. Some, like Trump, start with the considerable sum of one million dollars (which probably equals ten million today), which he has parlayed into hundreds of millions of dollars in assets. He is to be commended for his business success, but not for his moral policies. To put it bluntly, he is a bully. He is the kind of guy who negotiates the deal to run in his favor, agrees to do certain things for his opponent, gets a signed agreement from his victim, then once the hook is in he pushes harder for a better deal in his favor. He bullies until he gets what he wants. Cross him and he sues.

In the 1960s, contractors were building his skyscrapers without advances or continuous draws; they got paid when the jobs were completed. This was the routine of how he played with his contractors' money. That certainly was not the normal building practice, then or today. And supposedly, all Trump's enterprises are separate corporations, which can legally be bankrupt individually.

He is a bully and vindictive. He has sued entertainers like Rosie O'Donnell and Bill Maher for supposedly liable comments. He has sued companies he has done business with and municipalities that don't see eye-to-eye on his proposed building projects. One has reason to be scared of this gigantic ego because he is unpredictable, untethered and with deep, deep pockets.

Agree with me or not, if Trump were to win the presidency, put on your seatbelt and crash helmet because we are in for an authoritarian government headed by "The Donald." The American way will become "The Donald" way…..God save us!

The bull elk are shedding their antlers. New antlers will begin growing immediately and can grow as much as one inch per day!

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ESTES PARK HAPPENINGS

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

March 18-April 1, 2016 EVENTS March 18 & 19: The Table. A six-course wine dinner with guest chef Troy Guard of Denver’s Tag restaurant.

Reservations required. Stanley Hotel.

March 22 & 29: Free 5K Group Run. Starts at the Stanley Hotel. 6pm March 23: Heart of Expression – Art that Connects. Art show, sale and good eats fundraiser. Mama Rose’s Restaurant. 4-8pm March 24 & 31: Estes Park DineAround. Various Estes Park Restaurants offer tasting plates.

VisitEstesPark.com/Dine March 30: Estes Park Film Premiere of Heart of the World: Colorado National Parks. A cinematic journey through Colorado’s National Parks. Reel Mountain Theater. 6:30pm April 1: First Friday Opening Reception for the It’s Just Red, Yellow & Blue Exhibit. Art Center of Estes Park. 5-7pm

March 25: Will Thomas. Acoustic.

Snowy Peaks Winery. 4-6pm March 25: James Davis. Classical Guitar. Twin Owls Steakhouse. 6-9pm March 25: Ray Young. Jazz Piano.

Nicky’s Steakhouse. 6-9pm March 25: Chain Station. Bluegrass.

The Rock Inn. 8:30-11:30pm March 25 & 26: Karaoke. Lonigans.

9pm March 26: The Mountain Town Trio.

Classic Rock. Mary’s Lake Lodge. 69pm March 29: Open Mic. Ed’s Cantina. 69pm March 30: Open Stage. Lonigans. 9pm March 31: Open Bluegrass Jam. The Rock Inn. 6-9pm March 31: Mountain Town Trio.

Classic Rock. Waterfront Grille at the Estes Park Resort. 6-9pm

MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT March 18: Will Thomas. Acoustic.

Snowy Peaks Winery. 4-6pm

April 1: Will Thomas. Acoustic. Snowy Peaks Winery. 4-6pm April 1: James Davis. Classical Guitar.

Twin Owls Steakhouse. 6-9pm

March 18 & 19: Ray Young. Jazz Piano. Nicky’s Steakhouse. 6-9pm March 18 & 19: Karaoke. Lonigans. 9pm March 19: Peak to Peak Concert: Piano Four-Hand Duets. Shepherd of the Mountain Lutheran Church. 2-3:30pm March 19: Face Vocal Band. Estes Park High School Auditorium. 7:30pm

Monday – March 21 Chicken & dumplings, Mixed Vegetables, Fruit, Cookie Tuesday – March 22 Sweet & sour pork, Stir fry vegetables, Rice, Mini egg rolls, Cookie bar Wednesday – March 23 Chicken divan, Rice pilaf, Bread, Salad, Pie Thursday – March 24 Spaghetti & meat marinara, Garden salad, Garlic bread, Cobbler Friday – March 25 Baked cod, Potato casserole, Coleslaw, Easter cake

March 24: Open Bluegrass Jam. The Rock Inn. 6-9pm

April 1: Ray Young. Jazz Piano. Nicky’s Steakhouse. 6-9pm

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

Free RMNP & Ranger-Led Programs.

Details: 970-586-1206. Reservations: 970-586-1223 March 19, 20, 26 & 27: Wild in Winter.

Ranger program about winter adaptations. Beaver Meadows Visitor Center. 10am March 19: Snowshoe Ecology Walk.

Bring snowshoes. Ages 8 & up.

Reservations required. 10am.

March 23: Full Moon Hike. Times and locations will vary each month.

Reservations required no more than 7 days in advance. Maximum six per reservation. Call 970 586-1223 8 am to 4 pm daily.

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

March 19: Winter Ecology: A Snowshoeing Trek for Kids & Families. 9am

April 1: Cord Carpenter Band. Outlaw Country. Stanley Hotel. 8pm

March 26: Coyotes: The Song Dogs of the West.8am-4pm

April 1: Karaoke. Lonigans. 9pm

SEMINARS, CLASSES & LECTURES

March 20: EP Music Festival - Lark Powers & Ricardo de le Torre. Piano.

Stanley Hotel. 2pm

March 20 & 27: Taste & Create. Snowy Peaks Winery. 4-6pm

March 24: Mountain Town Trio.

Classic Rock. Waterfront Grille at the Estes Park Resort. 6-9pm

ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK

April 1: Spoken Word & Poetry Slam.

Riverside Plaza. 7-9pm

March 19: The Mountain Town Trio.

Classic Rock. Mary’s Lake Lodge. 69pm

March 23: Open Stage. Lonigans. 9pm

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

March 19: Genealogy & Legacy: Women Writing Themselves into History. Estes Park Museum. 10am12pm Mon. & Wed. at 6pm, Fri. & Sat. at 7pm: Sip & Paint. Murphy’s Resort.

EXHIBITS Through March 27: Mentor/Student Show. Art Center of Estes Park. 10am5pm Through April 3: Women’s History Month Art Exhibit. Cultural Arts Council. 12-5pm April 1-May 8: It’s Just Red, Yellow & Blue...and what you do with it! Art Center of Estes Park. 10am-5pm

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Tickets Now On Sale For Taste Of Estes-April 14 By: Kris Hazelton

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Get your taste buds ready for a delicious evening at Quota Club of Estes Park’s 32nd annual Taste of Estes event.

This fun community tradition features some of the areas best restaurants offering savory samples of their menu offerings. There are a number of new participants this year offering up tastes of some of the best food in the Estes Valley.

The Taste of Estes will be held on Thursday, April 14th at the Estes Park Conference Center on South St. Vrain (Highway 7) from 5:30-8:00 p.m.

At the event, you’ll enjoy an endless array of delicious foods from many restaurants in town.

Quota is seeking sponsorships for the Taste, if there are any businesses or individuals interested in sponsoring or donating to the Taste of Estes, they can contact Quota by emailing them at epquotaclub@gmail.com.

A fun addition to Taste of Estes is Quota Club’s drawing for a one of a kind, artist crafted flower pot.

The flower pots will soon be on display at the Estes Valley Library and at Mama Rose’s Restaurant where you will be able to purchase tickets to enter to win one. Tickets will cost $1 for one ticket, $5 for six tickets and $10 for 13 tickets. Each ticket offers you a chance to win a flower pot.

On the day of the Taste, Quotarians

will move the pots over to the Conference Center where you’ll have another opportunity to enter the drawing which will be held that evening. The winners names will be drawn at the end of the night at Taste of Estes and those who win, will be able to take their wonderful new, artisan crafted flower pots home with them.

Make sure to bring your wallets and some cash with you to Taste, to purchase your tickets.

Taste of Estes is a fun springtime event where you not only enjoy great food, you get to venture out and reconnect with your friends and neighbors who you may not have seen during these long winter months.

Proceeds from Taste tickets go to support the various club projects Quota works on such as the ongoing ambulance drive, to purchase another new ambulance for our community as well as automatic heart defibrillators-making Estes Park a “heart safe� community, student grants, hearing and speech needs, service to youth and elderly needs, international and community projects and more!

Tickets are now on sale for $15 presale, $18 at the door, (if available) and can be purchased at A la Carte, Visitors Center, Macdonald Book Shop and EP News office or from any Quota member.

Don’t miss the Taste of Estes, a delicious Estes Park tradition. It’s the place to be!

Kiki And Keeks Need New Forever Homes Kiki is very loving and loves attention and she loves her treats. She will cuddle all day with you if she could. She is very curious and wants to explore. She is cute and sweet and will be good in a home that has young kids.

Keeks is a bit more independent and loves to watch what you’re doing. She is super sweet, but might be better in a home without small children because she's just not so sure about those fast movements and loud noises.

Both of these cats are offered through the Pet Association of Estes Park and can be found at the Animal Hospital of the Rockies, 453 Pine River Lane or call (970) 5864703 for more information.

See next page for more kitties from the Pet Association.

Kiki

Keeks

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These Sweet, Loving Cats Need New Forever Homes!

These three cats up for adoption this week are from a hoarding situation and are doing amazing since being rescued.

They are healthy, happy, and very grateful. It's been about six weeks since they have been with the staff at the Pet Lodge and Animal Medical Center and now, they are ready for new, loving families.

Can you help?

Chase, is an adorable two year old spayed female torte cat. She is sweet and friendly and enjoys being around other cats.

Squirrel is a beautiful small, one year old spayed female, pastel calico kitty. She is a playful, cuddly, fun girl who loves to be a lap cat.

Thumper is 1 1/2 years old, she is a small gray tabby who is very cuddly, loving and playful.

These three kitties can be found at the Estes Park Pet Lodge at the Animal Medical Center on Manford Avenue or call 586-9282 for more information.

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

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

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From The Estes Park Medical Center Board Of Directors To The Editor: It has come to our attention that an email is circulating in the general community with a lot of inaccurate information that seems to have inflamed and scared many people. It is unfortunate to have to address such issues, but as a Board, we cannot ignore such misinformation and allow those in our service area to think the Estes Park Medical Center is on its last legs, so to speak.

The Medical Center is, financially, in the best shape it’s been in the last four years. There are no hidden financial losses, nor has there ever been any intent to hide or alter the finances. There are too many checks and balances to suggest otherwise, including the finance committee, the auditors, the audit report, and five board members who oversee those finances. In fact, four years ago we were very concerned about the finances at EPMC; therefore, the Board set out to greatly improve the Medical Center’s bottom line, and has since succeeded with healthy end year balances.

There are major challenges for any medical center in this day and age given the always changing funding, accountability, quality metrics, and federal regulations. In fact, many small independent hospitals have ceased to exist given the new funding and mandated requirements. We have and continue to discuss many issues for us to stay viable for our community, including expanding part-

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nerships and services. There are many lessons to be learned from the past, but it’s a new day with entirely new challenges that require flexibility, tenacity, attention to the changing political environment, and a healthy expertise in staying true to our mission.

The current CEO search process was delayed to allow the new Board members to be involved in that process. The last process was, as many say, the best and most inclusive process in the history of the medical center, and our hope is to once again be inclusive while adhering to necessary privacy issues for the candidates. We know we will find just the right person for the job. In the meantime, we have hired and retained some of our best nursing staff and continue to work on process and cross training to enable our nurses to handle the fluctuations in patient load and acuity during lean and busy times. There seems to be more satisfaction now than in years past.

Make no mistake, EPMC is not floundering. It is very stable and is finally guided by a strategic plan that was nonexistent just three years ago. It is in the best financial shape in recent history.

The Board’s primary concern is always the quality and safety of patients and making sure those in our service area and our visitors have the best possible care. One only needs look to all the awards and recognition those at our medical center received over the last several years to realize there is a lot of good care occurring at your facility. We have some of the best doctors, nurses, and staff who truly care about you, our patients, and our community. There is a lot to be proud of, so realize there may continue to be posturing and misinformation given the upcoming election, but please make decisions on the facts, and if you don’t have them, call or come to a meeting to address those perceived issues and ask questions to clarify any fears or concerns. Everyone is welcome at our meetings (the last Tuesday of every month at 3:00 p.m. in the EPMC Timberline Conference Room) and we are also available to review any documents or information with you. Please look at the facts, not just what you hear.

Estes Park Medical Center Board of Directors

Box Tops For Education Did you know Box Tops for Education is one of America's largest school earnings loyalty programs and each Box Top is worth 10 cents? Estes Park Elementary School needs your help to reach its goal of 40,000 Box Tops this school year. Currently, the school has collected nearly 29,000 and still has a way to go. Box Tops can be found on hundreds of various items!

Box Tops may be dropped off at the Estes Park Elementary School office, Safeway (Customer Service ), Estes Valley Library and Estes Park Senior Center.

Each and every one makes a difference!

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EPMC Nurses Certified In Child Passenger Safety By: Kerrie Hill, EPMC

National Child Passenger Safety Certified Technicians.

One of the These nurses conmost important duct child safety seat parts of getting checks where parents ready for your and caregivers renew baby and ceive hands-on assisan important tance for proper use part of the tranof child restraint syssition your baby tems and safety belts. will make from Every newborn, sibinfant to todling and family dler and from member receive a car toddler to preseat check before schooler is leaving the hospital. choosing and Debra and Karyle are installing a car nationally certified Child Passenger seat. Motor vehicle crashes are the leadSafety Technicians who have received ing cause of injury and death of children special training and can help you work over the age of one year. through any issue or question related to Properly used car seats are the single keeping kids safe in motor vehicles.

Also best means of protecting infants and certified as a national child passenger toddlers in car crashes. However, research has shown that four out of five car safety technician is Fire Chief Scott Dorman. seats are used incorrectly. When car It is also important when you are an exseats are not secured properly in vehicles, children are placed in seats that are pectant mother to always wear your seat belt to protect you and your unborn inappropriate for their age and weight, child. Be sure to wear the belt across or children are not belted correctly in their seats, it places children at risk of in- your hips and below your belly with the shoulder belt across your chest. jury or death in a crash. With the wide Every parent in the community is welvariety of car seats and seat belt systems come to call for more information, reavailable today along with puzzling directions, it’s no wonder parents are con- ceive a free car seat check or receive help installing a seat, by calling 970-586fused on what to do!

Estes Park Medical Center is pleased to 2371. EPMC safety technicians will ease your confusion on basic guidelines for announce that two New Life Center child safety seat usage and provide tips nurses, Karlye Shilts, RN, BSN, RNC, on choosing the best seat for your child. and Debra Green, BSN, RNC, are now

Local Nonprofit Hosts Special New York Guest

Photo courtesy Ballet Renaissance

Local nonprofit organization, Ballet Renaissance, played host to a special guest this week here in Estes. Mr. Alexandre Hammoudi, a professional dancer with American Ballet Theatre and longtime friend of Ballet Renaissance Co-Director, Mr. Radek Kokoszka, visited Ballet Renaissance students Tuesday night, signed autographs and answered questions about his professional career.

This is Alex’s second visit to Estes. He first visited our town last summer after performing in the Vail International Dance Festival with ballet mega star

Misty Copeland. Alex also appears in Misty Copeland’s recent documentary “A Ballerina’s Tale.”

Ballet Renaissance is a nineteen year old nonprofit organization with branches in both southeast Michigan and northern Colorado. Here in Estes Ballet Renaissance has been contracting to provide ballet training for Center Stage since 2011.

For more information about Ballet Renaissance visit www.balletren.org, or contact balletren@balletren.org or call 970-480-7697.

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Charities Depend On Duck Race Adoptions To Support Programs, Services For All ever homes. The group also pays half of Have you been asked to adopt a duck Glen Haven Area Volunteer Fire Dethe cost to spay/neuter pets each fall to yet? Sales of adoption forms for the Sat- partment: This agency will use donareduce the pet population. urday, May 7 Estes Park Rotary Duck tions to purchase and maintain equipRace are underway, and it’s never too Medical ment for EMTs and first responders. early to make that purchase.

Estes Park Medical Center Foundation: Neighborhood Causes Part 2 of a series of three articles feaDuck Race funds will help to meet the Big Thompson Canyon Association: tures charities that support the following Duck Race funds will help refurbish the needs of the Estes Park Medical Center. areas: police and fire services, military Harmony Foundation: This group will community building and spruce up the organizations, neighborhood causes, use Duck Race proceeds to help those Big Thompson Canyon Association medical foundations and community ed- Flood Memorial in time for the 40th an- facing dual crises of addiction and ucation. Let the choosing begin! poverty. Funds support the scholarship niversary of the “When I became the ‘Big Duck,’ I reprogram to help the less fortunate redevastating minded myself of why we have this ceive the treatment they need to over1976 annual event. Selling adoption come addiction and live full lives. flood. forms may be the end game, but the real Healing Waters Foundation: Through goal is to help participating organDuck Race funds, residents izations increase their resources to who could benefit from warm serve our community.” Rene Mowater therapeutic exercise but quin said. lack funds for the service will Police, Fire, Military organizareceive reduced price passes. tions This helps them share the benefits of water therapy for a Air Force Association: This variety of ailments. group will use Duck Race proceeds to provide financial supHospice of the Estes Valley: port for R.O.T.C. cadet activiDonations help extend supThe Estes Park Salud Foundation is one of the 2016 Estes Park ties. port to patients at the end of Duck Race charities. The Foundation supports health education their lives as well as their American Legion Post 119: for the community. caregivers.

Race funds proRace donations will help install vide services for those with a new roof on the Legion Hall, financial need, bereavement follow-up which is being renovated. The Post offers Big Thompson Canyon Flood Memorial: A donation will go to the scholarfor loved ones and other non-covered a meeting spot for nonprofits, too. ship fund set up for the descendants of services.

Big Elk Meadows Volunteer Fire Dethe 1976 flood victims.

This year will be Life Choices: This organization propartment: Race funds will buy a new anthe 40th year Remembrance Service at vides free pregnancy tests and ultratenna for communicating with other agencies and Estes Park Medical Center. the Memorial site, one mile below Drake sounds to low-income mothers, free by the fire station.

STD tests, post-abortion counseling and The department responds to accidents, Estes Park Senior Citizens Center: educational services in local schools. structure and wildland fires, emergenDuck Race funds will benefit the Meals Duck Race donations also fund sexual cies, search/rescue events. on Wheels Program, which ensures nuabstinence education presentations.

Estes Park Police Department Auxiltritious meals are served to local seniors Estes Park Salud Foundation: Race iary: The Estes Park Police Auxiliary in need of support. funds will make going to the dentist less provides secondary support for the Estes Pet Association of Estes Park: The painful for many by providing grants, up Park Police Department during special group pays room, board and veterinary to half of the dental bill, for patients who events and emergencies. Duck Race fees for pets, from dogs and cats to birds are income eligible and have been Salud funds will buy uniforms and equipment and reptiles, as they wait for those forpatients for a year. This brings smiles to for Auxiliary members.

many faces.

Community Education Estes Park Memorial Observatory: This group will use adoption proceeds to buy solar observing filters for their new telescope. Funds will also be used to purchase eyepieces for the telescope.

Estes Park Museum Friends and Foundation: Duck Race funds will be used to create oral histories of eyewitnesses to local events. Museum professionals, local historians and community members will interview, record and transcribe histories.

Estes Park Nonprofit Resource Center: These funds will help the entire community by supporting the overall operating expenses that it takes to operate a resource center serving over 100 nonprofits.

Estes Valley Land Trust: Race funds will be used to preserve the mountain landscapes and wildlife habitats that make the Estes Valley such a wonderful place. The trust works through voluntary agreements with landowners to restrict development on their land.

Community Recycling Committee of the LWV: This group educates the Estes Valley on ways to reduce, reuse and recycle and promotes the reuse and recycling of solid and hazardous waste.

Funds will focus on problems with the use of lightweight plastic bags.

LWV Voter Education Fund: Duck Race funds will buy election guides and materials promoting voter registration, pay for use of the Town Board Room and support for issue and candidate forums, and sponsor interactive gatherings with elected representatives.

Adopt a duck or a flock today, online at epduckrace.org, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/EPDuckRace or from any of the 64 charities that are selling adoptions.

Take A Trip To Nebraska To See Snow Geese And Sandhill Cranes By: Dick Coe

Every year snow geese and sandhill cranes come to the Platte River as that is a principal stopover to feed on grain [mostly corn]. It has been their natural migratory route for hundreds and thousands of years as they rest up, feed and gain weight and strength before the long journey to their nesting grounds in Canada, Alaska and some of these Sandhill go as far as Siberia to nest. It is a dramatic and exciting sight not only to see them, but to hear their calls and see their dancing courtship.

Fish and Wildlife in Nebraska did a flyover south of Grand Island, Nebraska and estimated two million snow geese about three weeks ago. About 500,000 to 600,000 sandhill cranes stop here and near Kearney, North Platte and other adjacent areas. After feeding in the grain fields most of the day the cranes return to the Platte River to roost, feed on frogs, crayfish, minnows and other river life. The cranes roost on sandbars in the river away from predators like coyotes, eagles, etc.

The snow geese are pretty well gone already on their way north. The sandhills generally stay three or four weeks and they don't all come at once. The officials their told us the cranes could be there until the first or second week of April. Still time to take a trip!

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Jenkins, Conklin Take Top Awards At CAC’s 29th Annual Women’s History Show Competition “Dreams & Ambitions,” currently on exhibit at the Cultural Arts Council of Estes Park features the works of 41 local and regional women artists. On Sunday, March 13, votes were tallied to present first and second place awards in two categories - Artists' Choice (participating artists) and People's Choice. Votes were gathered at the gallery through March 12 and online at www.estesarts.com Taking first place in the Artists' Choice award was “Mud Season,” by Carol Jenkins of Ward. She was born to an artistic Massachusetts family; her home was filled with beautiful paintings by her great-grandmother.

Jenkins was inspired by these paintings and with encouragement from her family she began drawing and painting at a very early age. She received a National Scholastic Art Scholarship which allowed her to pursue first, commercial art and then painting at the College of the Museum of Fine Art in Boston. She followed an urge to move west when she was in her twenties and moved to Ward where she still resides. Jenkins has studied with several nationallyknown artists and has taken numerous awards for her work in Colorado and Wyoming.

Theresa Conklin of Brush was the People's Choice award winner for her piece, “Holding on to Bygone Days.”

After raising three beautiful daughters in a small town on the eastern plains of Colorado, Theresa and her husband moved to Brush to pursue her lifelong dream of becoming a professional artist. Theresa has taken workshops and classes at the Art Students League of Denver and works in oils

painting primarily figures.

“Every person is a mystery and it is this artist's endeavor to capture, in the simplest way, a glimpse of that profound gift to the world,” said Conklin.

“Colorado Dreams,” (watercolor, 22X29, $2400) by Estes Park “Mud Season,” (oil, 20X24, $3,000) by Carol Janet Graham won runner-up in the People's Choice artist Margaret Jenkins took first place in the Artist's Choice catecategory.

Jensen came in gory. second for her piece, “Aspen Grande II.” Jensen's plein air and studio paintings are inspired by the beautiful Colorado Rockies. She has studied with artists she admires including Don Coen, Serge Hollerbach, Virginia Cobb, Morgan Samuel Price, and Jeff Legg. Margaret has attended juried master classes taught by Kevin Weckbach and Quang Ho. She continues to study the work of current and past masters and been recognized with previous art awards in Texas and Colorado.

Janet Graham of Estes Park was awarded runner-up for “Colorado Dreams,” in the People's Choice category. She, her husband, and four chil“Holding on to Bygone Days,” (oil, “Aspen Grande II” (oil, 16X20, $2,200) dren moved to Niwot, Colorado in 1967, 18X24, $800) by Theresa Conklin won by Margaret Jensen won runner-up in where she became one of the founding first place in the People's Choice cate- the People's Choice category. members of the Niwot Art Gallery. Janet gory. along with the rest of this extraordinary and her husband retired to Estes Park in pencil. Living in Estes Park has given 1996 where she pursued her passion for Janet the opportunity for her work to be collection, are for sale at the CAC fine art gallery while the show is on exhibit, the fine arts by painting the mountains found in homes in many states and inthrough April 3. The public is encourand nature that she loves. The beauty of ternationally. Janet has been selected aged to view the exhibition at 423 W. the Colorado mountains has inspired into juried shows in Colorado and has Elkhorn Ave. from noon to 5 p.m. daily.

Janet to capture her perceptions, moods, won several awards over the years, inFor more information on this show and and spirit of the great outdoors in water- cluding best of show, people's choice upcoming exhibitions, visit www.estecolor, oils, acrylics, pen and ink, and award, and artist's choice award. sarts.com or call 970-586-9203.

All of these award-winning pieces,

Heart Of Expressions: Art That Connects “the feeling eye” to perceive the essence of nature in their respective artwork. Rusk, known for his classic pocket guide found all over Estes Park, Rocky Mountain Day Hikes, also puts his photographic skills on display through his website of the same name. He can often be found ‘where the wild things grow,’ pursuing Gaia’s Heart by Patti Glasgow the park’s untamed flora with his camIn a business form that incorporates ex- era. Glasgow, a teacher of expressive arts and owner of Enlightening the Living pression, connection and giving, Patti Heart, uses art in her many workshops Glasgow, Dave Rusk and three other loto transform and heal—and also reveal: cal artists will share their heart work at through some mysterious pact with the rd Mama Rose’s Wednesday, March 23 , valley’s wild things, Glasgow unveils sefrom 4:00-8:00 p.m. The art and wine crets of the local terrain many hikers benefit is the first in a planned series of never see. Three other artists round out culture-commerce-and-conscience art rd events. The March 23 show benefits the the show, providing still more imaginacommunity through the Estes Park Non- tive creations: Dawn Normali showing oil paintings, Gail Johnson Giron preprofit Resource Center (EPNRC). senting jewelry and Kathleen Theriault Rusk and Glasgow each use skill and

bringing limited edition prints of her original batiks. Carol Mack, whose work hangs on Mama Rose’s walls will also donate 20% to the EPNRC for any paintings sold during the event.

The always-outstanding Mama Rose's makes the perfect venue, with complimentary appetizers during the event and plenty of wine selections so participants can raise a glass (or two) in the name of community and cultural awareness.

Twenty percent of art and wine sales will go to EPNRC, which provides resources, education programs and networking for nonprofit organizations in the Estes Valley. And if participants stay for dinner, twenty percent of the meal check also goes to the center—proof positive that heart-centered businesses are a win-win for everyone.

“Heart of Expression: Art That ConBlue Flag Iris by Dave Rusk nects,” a collaborative event of Patti Glasgow’s Enlightening the Living Heart and Dave Rusk’s Rocky Mountain Day Hikes; information call Patti Glasgow at 970396-5440, or visit the Heart of Expression Wednesday, March 23rd from 4:00-8:00 page on Facebook. p.m. at Mama Rose’s Restaurant, 338 E. Elkhorn Avenue in Estes Park. For more

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Family Easter Celebration Saturday, March 26

Join us at the Dorsey Museum yard at the YMCA of the Rockies for a family Easter celebration.

The Easter Bunny will make a special visit during the egg hunt and will stick around for photos and tea. Be sure to bring your own Easter basket to take home treat filled eggs!

Little Bunny Egg Hunt 9:00am Enjoy a special egg hunt for children 6 and younger.

Easter Egg Hunt 9:30am Hunt for eggs filled with candy pieces.

Tea with the Easter Bunny 11:00am Dress up for lemonade and cookies with the Easter Bunny.

REAL ESTATE

Recycling Plastics What You Need To Know Polypropylene plastics, #5, PP, are certainly proliferate and recyclable but, for a variety of reasons, not all recycling centers find it feasible (yet) to recycle them.

Nearly all recycling centers, in this day and age, accept them, but some find it impossible or impractical to transport them to market. Part of this may be due to the reusability of the #5 plastic tubs which can be microwaved or frozen, and are also very good for long term storage.

People tend to keep them longer, which is good, but broken, overabundant, or impractical #5 plastics (such as yogurt or cottage cheese tubs) still need a recycling venue. EcoCycle (Allenspark, Lyons, Longmont, Boulder, and throughout Boulder County) avidly pursues #5 collection which allows us to deliver small #5 items to that venue.

In deciphering the cost to benefit ratio of the more complex plastics, we find the recyclability of #6 polystyrene depends greatly on the form of the individual item. Polystyrene (or styrofoam) comes in three common forms. It is often used for shipping supplies because its lightweight properties alleviate shipping costs. Our local shipping companies, Master Graphics and the UPS Store, will accept nearly all packing supplies for reuse. This includes plastic peanuts, flexible foam sheet, and some rigid #6 sheets and blocks. EcoCycle’s CHaRM (in Boulder) takes all #6 blocks, including those shaped for shipping computers (not accepted locally).

The real problem is lightweight, expanded polystyrene (EPS) is easily transported by wind and water to join the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. In this case the “#6” does not mean recyclable. It cannot be single streamed as it will jam the sorting machines and stop progress and very few recycling centers will ac-

cept it due to the inherent difficulties of controlling and disposing of this “flighty” material. There are readily available substitutes for the more common (often single use) purposes of styrofoam in cups, picnic supplies, takeout boxes, and egg cartons. Most of these products can, and should, be obtained in cardboard or in the compostable versions that many of our Estes Valley restaurants offer.

That leaves us with #7, a miscellaneous category that includes anything not qualified for #1-6. Here again, the triangle and #7 are no assurance of recyclability. #7 PLA, polyactic acid, is a relatively new starch based “plastic” that uses no petroleum. Melting at 110 degrees, some of these plastics will literally disappear in a high temperature industrial dishwasher. Due to the low melting point, it cannot be recycled and it is safe for freezer but not microwave applications. Most manufacturers recommend disposal in the composting bin, but many, due to the high temperatures required, say industrial composting only … and it can last hundreds of years in some landfills. So, although there are other compostable “plastics” that work well, without access to an industrial composting facility, use of #7 PLA may be questionable in Estes Park.

Remember... reduce, then reuse, then recycle. As mentioned before when shopping, the lower the number, the better. It is best to avoid #6 and #7 whenever possible, and, unless you know they will be recycled, keep them out of the recycle bin. Non-compostable plastic tubs with tight fitting lids make great long term storage, so reuse and reuse and reuse (share with your neighbors.), avoiding the necessity of disposal.

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EVICS Promotes And Supports Communication This month, young children in our community are busy practicing their communication skills! Throughout the school year, local preschools, childcare programs, early elementary grades, and parents are working together with Estes Valley Investment in Childhood Success (EVICS) to promote and support positive social/emotional development in young children. All children need social and emotional skills so they can learn and be successful in school and in life.

Findings from neurological science support the crucial role social and emotional development play in a child’s abil-

Skills for School Success, 2009) Here are things adults can do to help children learn to communicate: - Model Communication- Use appropriate grammar, model manners such as “please” and “thank you.” Speak to children in complete sentences and expect them to do the same back to you. Expect them to speak to you in a strong voice rather than baby talk.

- Read Books- The Estes Public Library has set aside books that focus on communication. Talk about how the characters’ communication and miscommunication change the direction of the story.

ity to learn. An individual’s cognitive and physical potential is optimized only when the brain is adequately wired in the areas of social and emotional intelligence, such as learning to pay attention, take turns, listen, control impulses and delay gratification.

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

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

So …back to communication! “Children who are capable communicators are able to clearly express their needs and wants. They are able to engage with others in a meaningful dialogue.” (Seven

- Play with language- Recite nursery rhymes and add new verses that rhyme.

Read silly books like Dr. Seuss to help children learn rhymes. Encourage children to try out written language. Any attempts to write should be encouraged.

Show them how to write their names and the names of loved family, pets and friends.

- Expand vocabulary- Choose new words to consciously add to children’s vocabulary. Choose interesting and new words from books and use them throughout the week. Read a variety of books with a variety of words. Praise children’s efforts to try and use new and interesting words.

- Listen- Be fully present and listen intently when children speak to you. Look the child in the eyes and encourage questions and dialogue between the two of you.

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

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Cancer Patients And Survivors Gather At Capitol To Recommended Expanded Cancer Screenings Cancer patients, survivors and their families from throughout Colorado gathered at the State House recently for Cancer Day at the Capitol.

Nearly one-hundred volunteer advocates with the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) called on the Colorado General Assembly to support a proposal that would expand the state’s cervical cancer screening program for uninsured, low-income women.

Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable forms of cancer. For the first time, the screening program would include young women beginning at age 21, as recommended by the American Cancer Society and federal guidelines. If passed and signed into law by the governor, this would enable an estimated 2,681 at risk women ages 21 through 39 to access timely cervical cancer screening and diagnostic procedures to prevent late stage cervical cancer diagnoses, avoiding higher treatment costs and mortality rates.

ACS CAN cancer fighters told their lawmakers today that maintaining

funding and expanding eligibility for the state’s Women’s Wellness Connection will preserve a critical safety net for thousands of Colorado women who will continue to lack access to essential screening, diagnostic and treatment services.

“The

personal experiences shared by our cancer patients and survivors made for a powerful day of advocacy,” said Colorado ACS CAN Government Relations Director R.J. Ours. “Lifesaving cancer screenings for the medically underserved are vital in

order to effectively continue our fight against all types of cancer.

When it comes to cervical cancer, all adult women who need screenings should have access to them to allow for early detection when the cancer is most treatable.”

Along with advocating expanding the cervical cancer screening and treatment program, ACS CAN volunteer advocates also asked lawmakers to protect tobacco tax-funded prevention and cessation programs against budget cuts relative to funding levels the program is currently entitled to for the 2016-2017 year. Colorado is expected to collect $285.3 million in tobacco-related revenue, but only 7.6 percent or $21.8 million is expected to be used for tobacco control this year even though tobacco results in more than 5,000 deaths in Colorado each year.

“It is important that Colorado lawmakers hear first-hand from Coloradans impacted by cancer,” said Ours.

The volunteer cancer advocates also

asked the General Assembly to pass a resolution today, March 3rd, declaring March as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Colon cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer death in the United States for men and women combined. This year 1,790 people in Colorado are expected to be diagnosed with colon cancer and 650 will die from the disease.

Many of these cancer cases and tragic loss of lives could be prevented. Providing all Colorado residents with access to adequate and affordable health care is one of the most effective ways to diminish the death and suffering caused from this disease.

ACS CAN, the nonprofit, nonpartisan advocacy affiliate of the American Cancer Society, supports evidence-based policy and legislative solutions designed to eliminate cancer as a major health problem. ACS CAN works to encourage elected officials and candidates to make cancer a top national priority. ACS CAN gives ordinary people extraordinary power to fight cancer with the training and tools they need to make their voices heard. For more information, visit www.acscan.org.

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From The League Of Women Voters: Election Season Cheers & Jeers With two local elections approaching and a host of major issues and decisions on the horizon for Estes Valley residents, informed participation in local government is as important as ever. For town government and special district boards to be effective, we need residents who are willing to commit their time, energy, and ideas in service to our community.

With the importance of citizen involvement in mind, the nonpartisan League of Women Voters of Estes Park would like to express some kudos and concerns on the state of our upcoming elections.

First, cheers to the ten dedicated citizens who were certified by the town as candidates for the mayor and town trustee vacancies.

This diverse group of candidates includes both men and women; some young and some “well seasoned;” longtime residents and relative newcomers; those with experience in local government, nonprofits, and small and large businesses; and professional backgrounds that include artist, medical professional, local small business owners, scientist, and senior leaders in industry.

In short, voters have real choices as they receive their ballots in the mail next week.

And speaking of ballots, cheers to Jackie Williamson and her Town Clerk’s team for their professionalism in spreading the word on the upcoming vacant

seats and the procedures for residents to run for office. We commend her for fulfilling not only the letter of the law, but also the spirit.

Which brings us to other important leadership opportunities in our community: the special districts. This election season, the League of Women Voters is disappointed that instead of five possible elections on May 3rd with multiple candidates vying to fill 12 vacant board of director positions, there will be only one election.

The deadline for people to nominate themselves as board candidates passed in late February. This includes board incumbents up for re-election who may maintain their seats if they wish. If only one qualified person is nominated for each vacancy, the district may cancel the election and appoint that person to the board without any public involvement or review of his or her ideas.

The one election will be for the hospital district. But unlike this spring’s town elections, voters will have limited candidates from among which to choose. And this is in spite of the fact that special district leadership opportunities are generally open to qualified citizens throughout the valley, and not just those who live within the physical town boundaries.

So why such dismal interest in boards that will oversee major projects such as

construction of the town community center and the hospital’s wellness center venture?

One factor may have been the anemic effort of some districts to publicize their openings. For example, some districts-as required--advertised their vacancies in the small print legal notices in the newspapers, but did little else. We hope to see far more leadership attention and people resources focused on recruiting qualified candidates in the future. New people on these boards can bring new energy and new perspectives to big challenges.

Local special districts with board vacancies this cycle include: The Estes Valley Recreation and Park District (three vacancies) The Park Hospital District (three vacancies) The Upper Thompson Sanitation District (two vacancies) The Estes Valley Fire Protection District (two vacancies) The Estes Park Sanitation District (two vacancies) Another factor may be the lack of interest by the citizenry of the Estes Val-

ley, yet we hear people express their concern that their voice is not being heard in local governance. Special districts provide services or infrastructure to promote the health, safety, security, and general welfare of local residents. Special districts are created to increase local autonomy, divide costs of services among property owners and residents, and provide the ability to finance large infrastructure projects.

Serving on a Special District Board is an opportunity to provide a voice for the Estes Valley. Please consider stepping up to serve on a Special District Board in the future.

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Look To Your Library: Save The Date For Wellness In April With The Estes Valley Library The year-long centennial celebration continues at the Estes Valley Library and we are enjoying a wonderful March full of heritage, family history, and discovering our roots. It is also time to start the buzz about an amazing wellness opportunity that is headed your way for April.

Almost a year ago, I was introduced to a group of physicians in the community that were about to begin an unprecedented collaboration in the Estes Valley with the objective to reduce the average Body Mass Index throughout the community and reap the wellness benefits that comes with attaining that goal.

REACH – Rural Estes Alliance for Community Health – is ready to kick off their wellness endeavor this April and the Estes Valley Library is privileged to be a partner.

The Estes Valley Library prides itself on being able to offer many resources so that residents in the Estes Valley can make informed decisions. Wellness, fitness, and nutrition resources will be a priority through our collaboration with REACH. In April, look to your library for the many opportunities to learn through these resources, programs and three different featured community read titles sponsored by our REACH partners.

Dr. Paul Fonken, Dr. Frank Dumont and Dr. John Stanton will each be presenting a program at the library during April highlighting a health related book.

Join Dr. Fonken on April 6 at noon to talk about Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain,

by John Ratey, MD. Dr. Dumont will discuss State of Slim by James Hill and Holly Wyatt on April 13 at noon. On April 19 at 7 p.m., Dr. Stanton will be featuring The Adaptation Diet by Dr. Charles Moss. A limited number of free copies of the featured books will be available to program participants at the library.

In addition to these programs presented by three of our outstanding local physicians, the library will also be hosting Move-It Mondays. Each Monday during April, bright and early on a Monday morning at 7:30 a.m. at the library, we will open up the doors to give you the opportunity to test out and get to know four very different methods for attaining your fitness goals. Move-It Mondays will be a free introductory workout program, each week featuring an Estes Park fitness expert: Michelle Hurni, Julie Bunton, Eric Adams or Chazz Glaze.

And there’s more! The library will also be hosting two additional Wellness Wednesday lunchtime programs that will feature Chazz Glaze with a delightful program on the Magic of Disappearing Veggies and another with Melissa Roberts on The History of Chinese Medicine, which includes an acupuncture demonstration.

The icing on the cake of our April wellness month at the library is the introduction of Fitbits for you to checkout and discover. The Fitbits will be available beginning April 1st to borrow for a one week loan period. Staff at the library have spent the last month testing and learning about this wellness technology tool and are prepared to introduce you to this wellness tracking gadget.

Please come to the library in April and celebrate with us. We have some amazing wellness opportunities for you! Registration is requested for our wellness programs during April, so please visit estesvalleylibrary.org to register or call to speak with a librarian at the library at 970-586-8116.

We are excited about helping our community make informed decisions about wellness and we are honored to be a partner in the REACH initiative. We will strive to help you reach your wellness potential through our resources and programming during the month of April at the Estes Valley Library.

Donate Used Books To The Library Friends & Foundation If you’re clearing off your book cases, please consider donating your used books, DVDs and music CDs to the Estes Valley Library Friends & Foundation for their Annual Used Book Sale slated for August 12-14 at the Rocky Mountain Park Inn’s Conference Center.

Those interested in donating their used books to the library may bring them in during open library hours.

Library staff will provide you with a receipt

for tax purposes when requested. The Friends & Foundation cannot accept encyclopedias, yearbooks, textbooks, videotapes, records, magazines, maps, Reader’s Digest condensed books, or music cassettes.

For more information about donating materials to the Estes Valley Library Friends & Foundation, please visit estesvalleylibrary.org or call to speak with a librarian at 970-5868116.

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These Community Reads event are made possible through generosity of the Estes Valley Library Friends & Foundation who continue to support Community Reads and the experience of providing free copies of books to promote literacy and shared reading experiences for everyone.

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Last weekend, the Estes Valley Library was pleased to host author Buzzy Jackson who presented on the fun, challenging, and adventurous path to discovering your roots through a genealogy quest and spoke about her book Shaking the Family Tree. Genealogy is something that we all think about at some point. Where did we come from? What is our ancestry and family heritage?

In the coming months, the library will be hosting several additional author events. Look to your library for more Community Reads where books will be available to you to read, love and share.

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An endless source of profitable business ideas is closer than you think – your team! Join Larimer Small Business Development Center at the Estes Valley Library for How Employees Grow Your brand and Your Profit workshop on Monday, March 28 from 5 to 7 p.m.

Your employees want to help your business improve profits. All you have to do is ask them! This workshop will show you how to get the most from your team.

The speaker for this event is Mike Kohler from Larimer County Workforce

Center Business Services.

How Employees Grow Your Brand and Your Profit is presented in partnership with the Estes Valley Library.

Registration for this workshop is through the Larimer Small Business Development Center and can be found by visiting larimersbdc.org/training/workshops. For more information or for assistance in registering for this workshop, please call to speak with a librarian at 970-586-8116.

Tech Makes Health & Wellbeing Easier Cultivate your health and wellbeing initiatives with websites and apps for free workouts, researching health care concerns, healthy mind & emotions, healthy eating, tracking your activities and gadgets to wear. Join Tech Guide Diana Laughlin on Monday, April 4 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. for Tech Makes Health & Wellbeing Easier.

This class will be taught on Mac com-

puters in the library’s computer lab. Tech Makes Health & Wellbeing Easier is an intermediate class for people who know how to use the Internet and/or install apps on their mobile device. It is optional to bring your own mobile device, if you have one. REACH your wellness potential and sign up today!

Space is limited for this class and registration is required.

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Managing Money During Retirement: Common Cents For Colorado Financial Series At The Library Join Marsha Yelick on Tuesday, March 22 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Hondius Room at the Estes Valley Library for Managing Money During Retirement.

Concepts and theories associated with managing money during a happy and relaxing retirement is the center of this seminar. Participants will review the changing landscape of retirement and explore various plans for making hard earned money last.

This seminar is recommended for anyone who is struggling with (or thinking about) the retirement conundrum of managing assets during the last thirty years of life. Learn to navigate the insanely complex financial marketplace, follow some basic ideas, manage your own money, and take pleasure in retirement.

This session is the fifth in a series of five seminars and registration is required.

Computer Classes Focus On Safety & Security On The Internet Protect your identity and recognize scams while banking, shopping, and keeping in touch with family and friends online. Join Tech Guide Diana Laughlin on Wednesday, March 23 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at the Estes Valley Library for Safety & Security on the Internet.

At the class, you will learn about common types of scams and how to recognize suspicious websites and emails.

We’ll identify secure websites, how to know when it’s okay to enter personal information or a credit card, and measure the strength of your passwords.

Safety & Security on the Internet is a basic class for people getting familiar with how to stay safe online. This class is taught on the Mac computers in the library’s computer lab.

Space is limited for this class and registration is required.

EP Area Weavers Guild Meeting March 24 The monthly meeting of the Estes Park Area Weavers Guild will be held Thursday, March 24, 2016 in the Hondius Room of the Estes Valley Library at 12:30 p.m.

Member Marge DeMoudt will give a program on bobbin lace.

Marge learned this craft while living in Antwerp, Belgium with her husband in the early 80s.

Belgium is the center

for this type of bobbin lace and she learned from the best.

Visitors are always welcome and refreshments will be served. For further information on the Weaving Guild, contact Gray Rueppel at 5862978.

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We are now accepting tax-deductible donations of items for the sale. It will be held Friday May 6 and Saturday May 7 at Barn W at the Fairgrounds.

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EPHS Jazz Band Joins Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra For Denver Jazz Club Gig New New Price

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This is a beautiful property with rich finishes and attached garage. Numerous upgrades include hardwood flooring, tiled master bath & kitchen back splash, upgraded light fixtures, etc. Longs Peak and Twin Sisters views, within a peaceful neighborhood. Buyer must be income qualified with Estes Park Housing Authority 970-577-3433. Price includes a $56,500 soft second mortgage (buyer finances $193,844.) Welcome to your new home! $250,344 889 Crabapple Lane

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On Monday, March 21, at 7 p.m., the Estes Park High School Jazz Band will be heading down to Denver to perform at the Dazzle Jazz Club. They have been invited to perform alongside the Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra as part of “MJO Presents,” a collaboration with different high school jazz ensembles. The EPHS Jazz Band (under the direction of Sheridan Monroe) will perform one set of music, followed by a set by the MJO. The evening concludes with a joint performance for the grand finale!

The Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra is a 19-piece jazz orchestra, or "big band,” featuring many of Denver’s top jazz musicians. They are known as "the premier jazz orchestra of the Rocky Mountain area.”

The MJO performs the toe-tapping, finger-snapping big band hits of the 40s & 50s, as well as modern, contemporary big band jazz, latin and bossa nova, rock and “motown," modern pop hits from the 80s & 90s, and traditional and holi-

day programs.

The EPHS Jazz Band is excited to have this opportunity to perform in a real jazz club. “The students are thrilled,” says director Monroe. “They will be performing a full 50-minute set, and have been coming in for extra rehearsals to get ready for the event. We hope we can get a good showing from the Estes community on Monday to support the students.

This is a unique opportunity we may not receive again.”

Dazzle Jazz Club is located at 930 Lincoln St in Denver. Dinner and beverages are available for purchase at the event, both before and after the show.

Tickets are $12.50 online at http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/re gister/event?oeidk=a07ec9vixvqcb6b1be a&llr=z5jvqtdab Registration must be completed online by the day before the event. Tickets at the door will be $15 (and EPHS will not receive credit for these).

Tibetan Singing Bowl Meditation And Healing Concert Dao House and Rigpa Healing will host a free community Tibetan Singing Bowl Meditation and Healing Concert to celebrate the Spring Equinox on Sunday, March 20, from 10 a.m.-11 a.m. Tibetan Singing Bowls are an ancient and powerful form of sound healing and have been proven effective to help reduce stress, relieve pain, create a deep sense of peace, well-being and vitality and to deepen meditation.

How does it work? Tibetan singing bowls are 'struck and sung' in specific rhythmic patterns to create vibrational sound harmonics that impact the sympathetic nervous system. Our brain waves naturally synchronize to the vibrations of the bowls which engages the relaxation reflex to slow down the respiratory, brain and heart rate and disrupt the pain reflex creating a deep sense of wellbeing.

What are the benefits? Among the many are relief from pain and stress- related conditions and the ability to enter into deeper meditative states. Sound healing has also been shown to be highly effective for easing the effects of chemotherapy, and for reducing pain

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Four Hands: One Keyboard anist sits on the right side of the piano bench and plays the right page of the score, while the secundo pianist plays the left page on the left side of the piano.

By: Lynette Johnson

On Saturday, March 19, at 2:00 p.m. at Shepherd of the Mountains Lutheran Church, 2000 Ptarmigan Trail, Peak to Peak Concerts will proudly present, not just one but, two of Colorado’s most accomplished pianists, Dr. David Korevaar and his former student, Dr. Margaret Patterson, playing four-hand piano duets

by Poulenc, Weber, Hindemuth, and Schubert.

Although all of the selections on this program were written specifically for four-hand piano, by far the greater proportion of music "à quatre mains" consists of arrangements of symphonies and other large works. Such arrangements were especially popular before the development of recording technology, as the vast majority of the time there would be no other way to hear many of the bestknown works of music. The primo pi-

Fun fact: it is actually a lot more difficult to play music for four hands on one piano rather than four hands on two pianos.

In this case both the primo and secundo pianists have each played many solo piano concerts at various venues, so they are accustomed to “owning” the entire piano keyboard. One can only hope that their twenty extremely talented, rapidly moving fingers do not accidentally become so entangled that the fire department has to separate them

with its jaws of life.

Both of these pianists have Doctorates in Musical Arts, but Dr.Korevaar earned his many years ago, from Julliard. Since then, his career has included many impressive highlights. Since his Town Hall debut in 1985, he has performed at major venues in New York including Weill Hall, Alice Tully Hall, the 92nd Street Y, and Merkin Concert Hall. He has performed across the United States from Boston, New York and Washington, DC to Chicago, Cincinnati, Houston, Dallas and San Diego, and he plays frequently in his home state of Colorado with orchestras, in chamber ensembles and in solo recitals. He performs and teaches annually in Japan, and has performed in Europe, Australia, Korea, and Abu Dhabi. In summary, He successfully balances an active performing career as a soloist and chamber musician with teaching at the University of Colorado, Boulder, where he is Professor of Piano.

Dr. Patterson who studied with Dr, Korevaar, received her M.A. in 2009 and her D.M.A. in 2013, both from the University of Colorado. Before moving to Colorado, she actively performed in the Washington, DC, New York, and other east-coast cities. Noted for her sensitive interpretations and audience rapport, she has a varied career as a highly acclaimed soloist, accompanist, chamber musician and teacher. In 2004, she was a prize winner in the Simone Belsky Piano Competition for pianists over the age of 30 committed to reestablishing a performing career. Margie is also vice chair of The Old Gallery, a center for arts and community, in Allenspark.

The four-hand selections on this program begin with a short, lively sonata by Francis Poulenc (1899-1963), a brilliant French pianist. One can expect a lighter touch to this work. Although Poulenc also wrote more serious religious music, he is usually known for his light-hearted humor. “Eight Pieces, Op. 68” by Carl Maria Von Weber (1786-1826), are virtuosic pieces that bridge the classical-romantic periods. Dr. Korevaar used to play these pieces with his former teacher, Earl Wild. Paul Hindemith (1895-1963) revised Von Weber’s “Eight Pieces,” but this program features, instead, his “Sonata for Piano Four Hands (1938).”

This would have been composed at about the time when the Nazi’s did not know whether to brag about Hindemith’s music or condemn him. He had written a “degenerate” opera and his wife was Jewish, so he was on a very delicate footing, but this sonata became a favorite for all. As a grand finale, the pair have prepared Franz Schubert’s well-known “Fantasie in F-minor, Op 103 D. 940,” written in 1828, shortly before his death.

This work was the only one he dedicated to Karoline Esterhazy with whom he was in (unrequited) love. Regular patrons will fondly remember that another piano duo, Madison Casey and Diane Roehl played this same Schubert fantasy at a Peak to Peak concert last spring.

Whether regular patrons or first-time participants, all are welcome to join the audience in order to enjoy Peak to Peak Concert # 7 in the 2015-2016 series this Saturday at 2:00 p.m. As always, admission is free, but donations will be gratefully accepted ($10.00 suggested) to defray the performers’ expenses for all of their training, rehearsal time, sheet music, and mileage. These concerts are sponsored by the Oratorio Society of Estes Park and The Old Gallery. Checks made out to OSEP or TOG will be tax deductible. A reception will follow the concert.

Authentic Ceili This Saturday At The Old Gallery In Allenspark Want to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in an authentic and fun way?

Then head to The Old Gallery in Allenspark this Saturday night. The center for community and the arts is hosting a Ceili or Irish Barn Dance, complete with a dance caller! “Ceili is pronounced ‘Kay-lee,’ but any way you pronounce it, it’s a whole lot of Irish fun,” said event organizer Cat Osban. “The Irish dances are actually easy to learn, especially with an experienced caller like Kate Ross.”

Ross will teach Irish jigs, reels and “maybe throw in a few Scottish dances.”

Live music will be provided by Teri Rasmusson on keyboard and Julia Hayes on fiddle.

The event takes place from 7-9 p.m.

Tickets are sold at the door, and are $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under.

The event is a potluck, and all are encouraged to bring a dessert, snack or beverage—there will be no entrees served.

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

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

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The Oratorio Society Presents The Face Of France 560 Devon Dr., Estes Park, CO 80517. If you have questions, call her at 970-586-2192.

Paris-born Georges Bizet, a veteran himself of the Franco-Prussian War, composed incidental Oratorio in concert 2013 Photo by Norman Smith music for Alphonse Last November, a series of coordinated Daudet's play L'Arlésienne. Unfortunately, the play was not successful and terrorist attacks in Paris and its suburbs closed after only 21 performances. The left 130 people dead and 368 wounded. incidental music, however, survived and Seven of the attackers also died; others are still being sought. It was the worst at- has flourished. L'Arlésienne Suite No. 2, written for full orchestra, was arranged tack on Paris since World War II. and published in 1879, four years after To honor the victims of that horrible attack and all our American service men Bizet's death, by Ernest Guiraud, using and women who have died or were wounded in defending this nation and the world against terrorism and injustice, the Oratorio Society of Estes Park presents The Faces of France concert April 1st and 2nd in the audi- Kathy Bowers Photo by Norman Smith torium of Estes Park Bizet's original theme.

High School. The Friday, April 1st conComposer George Gershwin spent cert is at 7:00 p.m. The Saturday concert, April 2nd, is at 2:00 p.m. with a reception time in Paris and in 1928 he composed his jazz-influenced symphonic poem An to follow.

American in Paris. In notes for its debut On the program are three French related musical scores: Gabriel Fauré’s Re- performance, Gershwin wrote, “My purpose here is to portray the impression of an American visitor in Paris as he strolls about the city and listens to various street noises and absorbs the French atmosphere." From the beep of car horns amid the hum of Paris traffic, it’s easy to see why this is one of Gershwin’s Notre Dame most popular compositions. quiem, Georges Bizet’s lively L'ArlésiMark your calendars now for The Faces enne Suite no. 2 and John Whitney’s of France, April 1 & 2. Admission is free. arrangement of George Gershwin’s A goodwill offering charming An Ameriwill be collected, and can in Paris. all donations are “Fauré’s composigreatly appreciated. tion is not like other For further informarequiems. It is intion about the Oratorio tended to be comSociety of Estes Park, forting to the bego to www.osep.info, reaved. It’s a favorite “Like” us on Facebook, of choral singers who or call Kathy Bowers at enjoy singing it again 970-586-5193. OSEP is and again,” said mufunded in part by sic director Kathy grants from The Estes Bowers. Members of Park Rotary Club the public are invited Foundation, the Town to honor a loved one of Estes Park, the Estes of their own at this Park Community concert by making a Thrift Shop, and the memorial contribuCommunity Foundation to the Oratorio Eifel Tower tion of Northern ColSociety. The names of those being remembered will be printed orado. Their generosity is deeply appreciated. in the program. Send your tax-deductible donation to Lynette Johnson,

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Join In For An All Day Celtic Concert All day Celtic concert kicks off 40th Anniversary Of Longs Peak ScottishIrish Highland Festival Get your tickets today for an all-day spring concert celebrating the approaching 40th annual Longs Peak Scottish-Irish Highland Festival in Estes Park, Colorado.

The all-day spring concert will be hosted by comedian Bob Stromberg and will feature live music from authentic Celtic performers including Ashley MacIsaac, the Young Dubliners, the Tannahill Weavers and the Singing Pilgrims.

The concert will be on Saturday, April 23, 2016, from noon to 11:00 p.m.

Those seeking a true glimpse into Celtic culture can sample traditional food and drink including beers and ales, scotch and British Isles spirits.

Save the date for the 40th annual Longs

Peak Scottish-Irish Highland Festival, which will kick off on Thursday, Sept. 8.

The four-day festival has become one of the largest of its kind with more than 50 Celtic events held throughout the weekend, including Jousting competitions, Highland games, musical acts, dance performances, dog show contests and Scottish and Irish food, drink and crafts.

WHEN: • The spring concert will be held on Saturday, April 23, 2016.

• The matinee concert will kick off at noon and run until 5:00 p.m.

• The evening concert will begin at 5:30 p.m. and run until 11:00 p.m.

WHERE: Estes Park Event Center 1125 Rooftop Way, Estes Park, CO, 80517 Order tickets today. Call 970-586-6308 or 1-800-90-ESTES, or visit www.scotfest.com.

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Music Festival Concert Features Lark Powers And Ricardo de la Torre Welcome Spring with the Four Hands This program will be held Sunday, piano duo of Lark Powers and her husMarch 20, at 2:00 p.m. at the Stanley band Ricardo de la Torre. Piano at its Concert Hall. Tickets are $10.00 for inbest with a unique perspective on the dividual concerts. Advance purchases music of Spanish Catalan composers and available at our office located at Hobert the familiar classics of Bach, Office Services (1140-A Manford AvMendelssohn and Ravel. Their education enue, Estes Park) or at the door on the component will enlighten and entertain. day of the concert. Children and students are admitted at no charge. This Passionate about the piano and the harpsichord, keyboardist Lark Powers is concert is sponsored by Keith and Jackie Stephenson. pursuing a dual career and performs There will be no confrequently in the cert on Easter Sunday, United States, MexMarch 27. April 3, the ico and Europe. She Festival will welcome holds three Master's back the New Wizard degrees–in piano, Oil Combination, Men’s harpsichord and theAcappella Chorus. One ory pedagogy–and a of the hippest, and most graduate performrocking a cappella ance diploma in pishows on the planet. ano, all from the You will tap your toes Peabody Institute. for days.

Lark earned her We are grateful to the doctorate at the UniStanley Hotel Manageversity of Colorado ment and staff for their in Boulder. incredible support and Ricardo de la Torre generosity. Thank you to was born in Mexico Bob’s Piano Service, our Ricardo de la Torre City, attending the weekly and series sponpre-college program sors, the Griffin Founat the Escuela Supedation, Chevron Hurior de Música in his mankind Program and home town. He rethe Community Thrift ceived a Bachelor's Shop. degree with honors Music Festival attenfrom this institution dees will receive a 20% in 2006 and a Docdiscount for lunch or tor of Musical Arts dinner in the Cascade degree from the Restaurant at the StanUniversity of Colley. Additional parking orado Boulder. is available next to the Ricardo was a fiConcert Hall and benalist and prize winhind the Stanley Hotel. ner in several comFor further informapetitions in his tion, contact our busihome country and ness office at 970-586held grants and 9519 or visit our up to Lark Powers scholarships from date web site: estesparkdifferent cultural musicfestival.org. To receive weekly upand governmental institutions. Currently dates of our concerts and upcoming affiliated with East Central University in events, please send an email to: estesAda, OK, Ricardo is a dedicated teacher parkmusicfestival@gmail.com. Like us who enjoys working with students of on Facebook for photos and events. various levels and backgrounds.

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Public Invited To “Messiah” Concert & Sing-Along With Mormon Tabernacle Choir In Estes Park

Thanks to modern technology, the world’s most famous choir will be in Estes Park on Easter weekend, and the public is invited to attend and sing with the choir.

The Mormon Tabernacle Choir will be performing George Frideric Handel’s “Messiah” in a special Good Friday event. The concert will be broadcast from Salt Lake City, Utah, headquarters of the choir and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

The Estes Park Branch of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is hosting the live performance broadcast and community sing-along. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, March, 25, at the Estes Park Museum, 200 4th St. A pre-concert telecast begins at 7 p.m. Refreshments will be provided. Seating is limited.

“Come and celebrate Easter and feel the spirit of the Messiah while enjoying the best choir in the world,” said Estes Park Branch President Aaron Florence. Some

of Estes Park’s best vocal talent is expected to attend the event, too, Florence said. Community members who feel inspired are invited to sing with the choir.

Often considered a Christmas production, Handel composed “Messiah” in three sections. The first section covers prophesy of Jesus and his birth, the second his passion and death, and the third the resurrection and eternal life of his followers. Handel premiered “Messiah” shortly after Easter in April 1742 in Dublin, Ireland.

It is for this reason – the resurrection and eternal life of all followers of Christ – that the Mormon Tabernacle Choir performs “Messiah” each year during the Easter season. The Grammy Award-winning choir got its start more than 150 years ago when Mormon pioneers trekked across the United States and filled their homes and churches with song. Today the choir is comprised of 360 vocalists, ages 25 to 60, who are unpaid volunteers and members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

The Estes Park Branch of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints holds worship services on Sundays at 1 p.m. at the Estes Park Senior Citizens Center.

The public is invited to attend worship service and classes that follow. For questions about the event or the Church of Jesus Christ in Estes Park, please call (970) 430-3079.

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SMLC Has Its Own Golgotha When the worshippers at Shepherd or the Mountains Lutheran Church (SMLC) at 2000 Ptarmigan Trail, look out of the sanctuary windows during Holy Week, they see a hill that looks very much like Golgotha did just before and then after the Crucifixion. SMLC member Mike VanBrunt puts these three crosses up immediately after the 9:00 a.m. worship service on Palm Sunday, March 27th. He leaves one of them at a slightly crooked angle because he feels that the workers who put them up for the Crucifixion of Christ and the two thieves were not concerned about erecting them perfectly for such a temporary occasion. Little did they suspect its permanent effect.

They are appropriate for the Maundy Thursday service on March 24th at 7:00 p.m., which re-enacts Christ’s instructions at the Last Supper with Holy Communion, His healing power with the Laying on of Hands, and the Foot-washing where He demonstrated His role as a servant to all as an example to his followers. On Maundy Thursday, the altar committee will even strip the altar to symbolize how bereft Christ’s followers must have felt when He told them that he would be persecuted just like a human criminal. The crosses are even more appropriate for the Good Friday service at 7:00 p.m. on March 25th, which recalls the steps in the Crucifixion, itself, as described in the scriptures.

On Easter Sunday, however, March 27th, Pastor Ron Bockhaus, organist Phyllis Eggers, and choir director Loren Johnson have planned to fill the worship service at 9:00 a.m. with several forms of celebration for worshippers to express their joy at the rising of Christ from the dead: trumpet-shaped lilies on the altar to silently proclaim the good news, scriptures that re-tell the miraculous story, a message that illustrates that story’s importance in daily living, brass trio music to highlight the choir’s anthem as well as the hymns, helping worshippers to sing them with joyful abandon.

All are welcome to experience any or all of these important events in the life of the Church at large, along with the members of this particular body of Christ, located at 2000 Ptarmigan Trail, next to Good Samaritan Village. Just look for the crosses on the SW side. The ladies of SMLC have even prepared a generous morning brunch to follow the Easter Sunday 9:00 a.m. service.

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Friday, March 18, 2016

A Vote For Chuck Is A Vote For Experience To The Editor: Wow…great to see the diverse group of candidates running for Town Board in Estes Park! And for mayor, the community could not ask for a better man than Chuck Levine.

Chuck’s platform is based upon vision, collaboration and voice. And while I have seen him live out all three components, the one I view as most important and valuable to the community is collaboration. Collaboration may be simply described as working jointly with others, however, Chuck goes well beyond just working with others – he invests the time and energy necessary to understand others’ perspectives and develop solutions that are better than a single entity could achieve independently.

I first met Chuck in the Town’s Citizen Information Academy shortly after he moved to town. He was intentional about learning about the community and his new neighbors. It seems that since the moment Chuck arrived in Estes Park, he has been engaged in understanding the community and donating his time and energy to help others.

And he has worked steadily during that time to make Estes Park a wonderful place to live, work and play.

I had the pleasure of working with Chuck for nearly three years while he was on the Town Board. He consistently took the time to understand issues, seek input from those affected and developed his own, well-reasoned positions. While

many speak of collaboration and its importance, Chuck truly models collaboration. Given the variety of services provided by the Town to the area (both within Town limits and beyond), Chuck’s emphasis on working jointly with all stakeholders is critical to decision-making processes that will deliver win-win results for our community. Not only has Chuck demonstrated a collaborative approach to problem-solving, he has invested his time and energy in a multitude of non-profit and local government entities over the years giving him keen insight into the needs of the community and the available resources.

Chuck is an independent thinker and not beholden to any special interest. He truly wants what is best for Estes Park, its residents, businesses and visitors.

While there may be many great ideas bantered about during the election cycle, Chuck actually understands the legal capacity of a statutory town and how to best unite community resources to enhance our quality of life in Estes Park.

And with his collaborative style, residents can rest assured that the processes used to arrive at the myriad of town government decisions will be inclusive and rationale.

And above all else, Chuck Levine genuinely cares about the past, present and future of Estes Park. I urge everyone to get out and vote and to vote Chuck Levine for mayor.

Randy Repola

The History Of The Business License Fee In Estes Park, Colorado To The Editor: The Town of Estes Park has charged a fee to do business even before it was a Town. In the early days, a fee was collected to sell goods from a wagon in Bond Park. Once Estes Park became the Town of Estes Park it formalized the licensing fee. Below is a short history, this is in no means a complete history of the ordinances passed: Ordinance 4 approved June 14, 1917 established licensing fees ranging from $2 $25. The fee scheduled included a daily fee, weekly, monthly and even an annual fee. For example, you could peddle for a weekly fee of $10 or for a month at $25.

A number of Ordinances were passed to modify the licensing language and license fee amount throughout the years. The next significant change came with the approval of Ordinance 1-91. Minutes from the Administrative Committee dated October 29, 1990 and November 19, 1990 outline the consensus to raise business license fees to help fund the budget shortfall in the advertising budget.

Ordinance 1-91 approved February 12, 1991 set the Accommodation fees and all other occupation fees as follow: General

fee of $200 and Accommodations fees based on the number of rooms at $150, $260 or $375. Ordinance 19-91 approved November 29, 1991 further refined the fees by calling out Building Contractors with a fee of $100. This fee was increased to $200 with the passage of Ordinance 18-93 on November 9, 1993. Ordinance 11-94 approved November 8, 1994 added the Home Business license of $100.

The new fees established in 1991 were supported by the Board to help fund the advertising/marketing shortfall for the Town at the time. As we know times change and funds are reallocated. The funds collected from business licensing have always been collected and allocated to General fund expenses. The funds help offset general operating costs of the Town. These funds roughly bring in $265,000 in business licensing fees and another $55,000 in liquor licensing fees.

The fees have several purposes, it brings in revenue, controls and monitors who does business in Estes Park. It also verifies the business is compliant with all the licensing and ordinances that apply to the particular business. I support the continuation of this Business License Fee. Charley Dickey

Ron Norris For Trustee To The Editor: I have known Ron Norris for a number of years. He possesses excellent listening skills, an open mind, and a great depth of relevant experience. Although he realistically recognizes that economic growth and development are inevitable in Estes Park, he is not a knee jerk sup-

porter of poorly thought out business plans that are unlikely to succeed or that primarily benefit special interest groups.

He truly believes in serving all residents and consistently advocates for the entire community. He deserves your vote.

Eric Waples Estes Park, CO

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Supports A Vote For Chuck and Charley To The Editor: In choosing a Mayor or Town Trustee, the attribute of Servant Leadership is a must. This attribute is demonstrated by the ability to listen and learn, and, more importantly, take appropriate and positive action when the need arises. Two candidates who have a long and definitive track record of Servant Leadership are Charley Dickey for Town Trustee and Chuck Levine for Mayor.

Charley is a longtime, tireless advocate for his fellow business owners in Downtown. He recently took the initiative to launch the "Explore Our Store" initiative to promote the variety and uniqueness of our downtown stores to the entire lo-

cal community. He saw a need, shared the vision and took action to implement the plan.

Chuck Levine has been involved with numerous community groups such as the Estes Valley Community Fund Committee, United Way and many others dedicated to sustaining the quality of our community.

As you evaluate the other candidates, check out their track record for Servant Leadership. This is not a trait that should involve "on the job" training or "trust me.”

Chuck and Charley will get my vote.

Paul Mueller

We Support Dickey, Norris, Fishman And Levine To The Editor: Like nearly everyone else who lives here, we fell in love with Estes in our youth. Our children, both over 40, did the same. But our grown millennial grandchildren, when invited to live here, said no. “There’s too much you don’t have.” Times have changed. Like the running river we all enjoy, a town that does not change, stagnates. Estes Park needs a Trustee Board that recognizes and is willing to promote the future of Estes Park without violating the village atmosphere that makes us unique.

The Town also needs individuals on the Board who are well versed in Estes Park: familiar and experienced with our hikers and RMNP aficionados; our wildlife patterns including our bears; our non profits; our businesses; our sometimes overwhelming senior population; our medical silo including all aspects of a healthy lifestyle; our tremendous artists and performers; our special district form of government; our current visitors and those who avoid the crowds; our service

providers who often cannot afford to live here; and the young people who are lacking on our streets.

The individuals we elect now will see our Town through the trying experience of flood mitigation and the exciting expansion of services like live theatre and broadband. We have an excellent slate of candidates and we hope ALL of them will stay involved, elected or not. We urge you to support proactive individuals who have the time and desire to read the mounds of provided paperwork and do the research necessary to form, present, and defend positions based upon hard facts.

Charley Dickey, Ron Norris, Paul Fishman, and Chuck Levine have all been active participants in a variety of local boards (both governmental and non profit). They understand the job they seek and they are prepared and committed to pursue the solutions with an open mind.

Kent and Judi Smith

Supporting Charley Dickey For Trustee To The Editor I am writing in support of Charley Dickey for Town Trustee. As a local downtown business owner for the past ten years, I met Charley through various business and committee meetings we participated in. He should be commended for the amount of time he voluntarily spends attending meetings of Estes Valley Partners for (EVPC), Downtown Business Partners (DBP), Estes Area Lodging Association (EALA), Town Board meetings and study sessions. Add to that his committee work with Kandy for Kids during Halloween, Estes Park in Bloom in July, Shuttle committee, Paint Estes Pink for Cancer Awareness during the Rodeo and work with the Estes Park Non-Profit Resource Center (EPNRC). As you can see he is involved with different citizens in many diverse groups, not just what may personally benefit him.

I find Charley to be very level headed, open to debate on both sides of any issue

and a great team member. He has a strong sense of community and is willing to devote incredible amounts of time and effort to understand important issues in our community.

I’ve responded to several surveys he has sent out over the years trying to gauge citizen opinion on a certain topic. He then goes the extra mile to work on implementing consensus solutions to improve our community, whether presenting his findings at Town Board meetings or to the appropriate committee. For those who do not have the time or desire to participate in local government or active volunteerism, he is the best representative to do this important work. He has already shown he is willing to put in the time.

Lastly, he and his wife, Kathleen, run their downtown business in a first class and professional manner. As an independent retailer, I couldn’t be in better company!

Helen Hahn

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ESTES PARK NEWS

Supporting Todd Jirsa & Cody Walker Estes Park Must Make Major Changes To The Editor: An article came out on Feb. 26 by Town Administrator Frank Lancaster that explains that in spite of a record year for sales tax in 2015, that the Town is facing a dismal future financially and we need to take what he calls a “holistic approach” to future town budgets or face financial ruin. He places the major blame on the 2013 flood. I respectfully beg to differ with Frank. What he doesn’t mention is that we are facing a huge amount of unfunded deferred maintenance (estimated to be over $100,000,000). That’s right one hundred million. As time goes on and things are left unattended this amount goes up because the poorer the condition the bigger the fix. This problem is not new. It has been building for years, way before the wild fires and the flood. The sad thing is the Town Board has known this. Going back through the minutes you see time and again where Public Works has reported about the worsening condition yet the Town has chosen to go out and build new adventures rather than take care of what it has. The paving budget remained constant for years even though the asphalt cost tripled. The real disaster is that these adventures i.e. the Convention Center, Performance Park, the Event Center have all been failures.

Not only are they not paying their own way, but they are an ongoing burden taking money that needs to be used on those things that are the fundamental responsibility of government. It is totally inexcusable for the Town to mortgage the Town Municipal Building and the Library

(whose district exceeds the town) without the permission of its owners (the voters).

Now we are faced with $500,000 mortgage payments plus operating and maintenance on a facility that brings in less than $60,000. We default and we lose our town buildings that we already bought and paid for. I could never support anyone involved in that decision.

Frank says that knowing what we know we are still going into this year with a $700,000 deficit. This is assuming that the Event Center will bring in $200,000 more than it did last year (so far there is no sign of that) and that sales tax will increase over $1,000,000 above last year’s record. With Hwy. 34 being closed this summer that is highly unlikely (we know what closing the highway does to visitation). He says that sometime in the future we are going to have to balance the budget. Why not now? Kicking the can down the road doesn’t make it easier as the hole just gets deeper. I will write more in the future. For now we need new leadership. I strongly support Todd Jirsa for mayor. I like Chuck Levine, he is a good man and he has volunteered a lot of his time but he was on the Town Board for eight years while this problem was building and took part in a lot of decisions that have us in the current mess. I don’t see anything in his background (a career in government – I think the IRS) that gives me confidence that he can pull us out of this. I also strongly support Cody Walker who I have known all his life and has good judgement.

Bill Van Horn

Vote For Charley Dickey To The Editor: Hi Folks, With the Trustee elections now being only two weeks away its time to ponder who you want to represent you. Your vote is valuable and privilege of our democracy.

Consequently, I would ask that you give serious consideration to Charley Dickey.

Charley is a man who speaks his mind which sometimes upsets some folk. He isn’t the best diplomat in the world and he would freely admit this. However, like all of us, our weakness is often our strength & Charley will be fearless in prosecuting your views.

Charley has and continues to pour his

non-stop energy into working on behalf of the Estes Park community, attending endless meetings and events. If elected, I can’t see Charley taking his foot off the throttle.

Despite our political persuasions I believe all of us want representatives who are truthful, fight strongly and passionately on our behalf. In a democracy we know we can’t always win but what we can expect is to be listened to and to have our views heard.

Its my experience that you can be assured that if you vote for Charley he will act fairly, vigorously and honestly on your behalf.

John Maunder

Voting For Chuck Levine For Mayor Of Estes Park To The Editor: We are supporting Chuck Levine for Mayor of Estes because of his deep love of Estes Park, his extensive experience with the Town Board of Trustees, his dedication to the welfare of all our citizens, and his work with many organizations serving our community.

We are concerned with the complex set of issues facing the Town Board and we believe that Chuck is best able to provide the leadership needed to address these issues. Not only does he know and understand these issues, but also he has

thought deeply about them, talked with many citizens about them, and is prepared to work tirelessly on solutions that address all the many constituencies that are affected by the outcomes.

Chuck brings the skills, the temperament and the energy needed to assure that our Town is a place where all are welcome, all are appreciated and all are included.

Vote for Chuck Levine for Mayor.

Thank you.

Frank and Donna Shavlik

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Supports Chuck Levine For Mayor Of Estes Park To The Editor: I write in support of Chuck Levine for Mayor in the upcoming election. I have known Chuck for several years and have worked with him on projects ranging from Rotary events to flood issues and from Estes Park Nonprofit Resource Center fundraising to helping neighbors in time of need. In all these areas, Chuck proves himself unfailingly to be a man of integrity and honor.

When thinking of the future of Estes Park and the mayor's responsibility for the safeguarding of that future, integrity is key. The mayor is the face of the town to residents and the outside world. The person who holds that office needs to be

of measured thought, serious intent, and humor as the pressures of the office require critical decision making and often tough choices.

Chuck Levine will be the mayor that Estes Park needs in current times. His record of service speaks for itself. His ability to work with people whose ideas differ is steady and openminded. And, he has a fine sense of humor which is an asset in all his endeavors.

It is my honor to vote for Chuck; I ask for your vote for Chuck Levine for Mayor as well.

Sincerely, Cynthia Krumme

Use Your Handicap Placard Only When You Are Parked To The Editor: You may want to verify this but I believe it is illegal to "drive" with your handicap placard hanging off your mirror. I see so many people who leave them on while driving. This blocks your vision in certain areas, that's why they should "only" be used when the vehicle

is parked. At least this was the law back in MI and it makes sense. I had a very close call because the other driver did not see me since his sign was blocking his vision. Even if it's not the law, please, remove your placard when driving.

E. Boege

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OBITUARIES

Ronda Sue Smith

Betsy Evans Estes Park resident, Betsy Evans died at her home on March 12, 2016.

She was 72 years old.

Betsy Newcomb was born March 27, 1943 in Waukegan, IL. Her parents were Dr. Stanley and Miriam Nye Newcomb.

Betsy graduated from North Haven High School and received a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from Lesley College in Cambridge, MA. She taught Kindergarten and Third grade in Allston, Natick and Arlington, MA. On June 5, 1965 she married David Evans in North Haven, CT. The couple lived in the Greater Boston, MA area, Monmouth County, NJ, Boulder, CO and Newtown, CT. In New Jersey, Betsy taught early elementary classes, and Betsy and David led parenting classes and were presidents of the Family Education Center, devoted to the use of Adlerian principles in parenting. In Newtown, she owned The Common Thread store where she taught needlework, created needlework designs, sold needlework supplies and did custom framing. She was Senior Deacon and co-chairperson of the Pastoral Search Committee of Newtown Congregational Church. Betsy was a member of Embroiderers’ Guild of America, and taught needlework, tatting, embroidery and framing as part of a national teaching circuit. In 2003, they moved to Estes Park, CO where she was active

in the Estes Park Newcomers Club and in the Presbyterian Community Church of the Rockies, serving in the Choir and on several committees. Betsy was a Mayflower descendent and an avid genealogist. She was active in The Estes Park Genealogical Society, serving as its president for several years. She designed and made porcelain dolls and their clothing. Betsy played the Dulcimer, contributing to the music at the Community Church several times.

She is survived by her husband David of Estes Park; daughter Judy Bennett (Adam) of Fort Collins, CO; sons Christopher (Leigh Ann) of Amherst, NH; Bill (Molly) of Monterey, CA; grandchildren Aislinn and Lindsay Evans and Sid and Vivian Bennett; sisters Rae Iverson (Ron) of Surprise, AZ and Priscilla Newcomb of Winsted, CT. She was preceded in death by her parents. A Celebration of Betsy’s life will take place on Thursday May 12, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at Presbyterian Community Church of the Rockies.

Memorial donations may be made to The Genealogical Society of Estes Park or the charity of the donor’s choice in care of Allnutt Funeral Service, 1302 Graves Ave. Estes Park, CO 80517. See www.allnutt.com to send a message to Betsy’s family.

e death of a young child can be one of the worst and most devastating experiences that any parent will ever face. And although nothing can take away the pain or fill the sadness and grief that has filled hearts, the very sharing and outreach by so many of you has already blessed us so very deeply.

Yes, on Friday, March 11, 2016, while playing, Ayana was accidently struck by a car and EMS responders could not revive her; she peacefully died at the scene.

Ayana was born in Estes Park on December 28, 2006, to Juan Fernandez and Blanca Aracely Portillo, her two older sisters being Carla and Samantha It was in Estes Park that Ayana began her life. In her short years and personal way, she brought a special joy to everyone who knew her. She was a lively and engaging child with a zeal for life and doing things her own way.

She was a third grader in Estes Park’s Elementary School, Mrs. Erinn Wharton her room teacher. She loved school and she love her school and classmates.

Ayana was a sensitive and caring young girl who had a certain confidence that was well beyond her years. In her own unique way Ayana brought out the best behavior in each of us, even in some of the older friends and school mates. All-in-all, her friends could see God's love touching them in and through her, being like a “sister” to them, one who sought to encourage her class and schoolmates and others to feel good about themselves and each other.

Ayana loved dressing up and modeling new or ‘repurposed’ clothing. Oen times she would gathering some snacks together and pretend that she was playing house and hosting a little “luncheon” for her “guests.”

(October 1954 – March 2016) Ronnie died March 1, 2016 in a tragic accident while on vacation in Roatan. She was born Oct 28, 1954 in Imperial Neb. to Sid and Shirley Tallman.

While she was very young the family moved to Estes Park CO. Ronnie grew up in the mountains, attending Estes Park schools. She loved the mountains; her family enjoyed spending time together hiking and camping. Ronnie especially loved searching for arrowheads with her dad.

Her summers as a teenager were spent helping her Grandma and Grampa Bill on their farm in Lamar, Neb. After high school, she attended UNC and later CU. Ronnie met David Smith in high school in 1970, and they were married July 1, 1974. Over 41 years they were happily married as Husband and wife and best friends.

The couple raised their sons Ryan David Smith and Matthew William Smith at the home they built together south west of Berthoud CO. The family were members of the Open Door Christian and Missionary Alliance Church in Longmont CO, more recently they attended Grace Place in Berthoud.

Ronnie worked as a LPN in the medical field in their early married years.

She also volunteered as an EMT. Both boys were home schooled by their mom thru the 8th grade. For several

Ayana Fernandez Portillo

years she operated her own house cleaning business. More recently she was employed by Oleo Acres farrier supply in Berthoud and part time at Barnyard Vet supply in Loveland.

Always an animal lover, she owned and rode horses on trail rides for many years, later owning and enjoying her mules, which became her favorites. Ronnie had a special bond with the family pets thru the years, especially her German shorthaired pointer, Molly. Music had always been a big part of her life. She played several instruments, but the banjo was her favorite. She could make it sing. Several times thru the years she played Amazing Grace on her harmonica at friends and family’s funerals. Her grandchildren Kylie Ryan Smith and Camball Brock Smith were her greatest joy!

She is survived by her husband Dave, her son Ryan and his wife and kids Amber, Kylie and Camball, her son Matt, her sister Cyndie and husband Paul, her brother Rock and wife Becky, her sister Robin and husband Roy, and many cousins, nieces, and nephews. Ronnie loved traveling and meeting people, helping others in any way she could. She loved the Lord and His love shined thru her.

A celebration of her life will be held at Grace Place Church in Berthoud CO at 3:00 p.m. the 25th of March.

She loved her long wavy hair, hoping that some day it would grow all the way to the floor, like the fairy tale princes, Rapunzel. ese are only some of the things that marked Ayana’s life: her love, her delightful smile, and her sense of humor. ese are memories, good memories and qualities which are not measured by the clock. rough love and concern for others, she wanted to be a big part of everyone’s life.

No doubt each of us struggle in understanding why God allows certain trials to happen some people and not others. But we also know that our understandings can not compare to the infinite understanding and love that God has for us, even when what had happened to Ayana truly is a tragedy.

Each of us felt the unbelievable: this can not be happening. e only thing we could believe and hold onto was that in some mysterious way our Lord received our precious little Ayana into His waiting arms on that terrible Friday. And in her untimely death, we will still celebrate the fullest of her new beginnings in heaven.

Special ank You: We, Ayana’s family, wish to thank everyone who have come to be supportive of us, her family. We thank you so very much. You do not know how much love and support we have received from her school, from family and friends, and from so many, many people we have never met. e outpouring of your love and support has been overwhelming. is is what has kept us steady and hopeful. No words can express how much you have meant to us. All we can say is, “ank you, thank you so very, very much.” May God bless you all.

Ayana is survived by: Parents: Juan Fernandez and Aracely Portillo, and her two sisters, Carla and Samantha.

ESTES PARK NEWS

G. Kent Keller

can, Latino, and Anglo families. While pastor at Montbello, Keller organized and directed a basketball league of 16 teams for boys in the community. In all of his pastorates Keller emphasized thoughtful biblical preaching and small sharing groups for couples and singles, as well as strong Christian education and Christian mission, frequently succeeding in having the congregations give away one-third of their receipts to mission and benevolent causes.

Keller was, above all, an ecumenical Christian. Inspired by the Ecumenical Movement of the 20th Century and the work of the National and World Council of Churches and later by Pope John XXIII and the Vatican Council, he developed a passion for interdenominational cooperation. As an undergraduate at Kent Keller loved his sweetheart and Yale, he was elected president of the Yale Christian Association (Dwight Hall) and best friend of 60 years and best friend the Council of the Yale Christian Comof 61 years and wife of 56 years, Janet Golba. They were married on June 20, munity (an organization composed of the leaders of several campus denomina1959. He loved their three children, tional groups). His reading embraced Kurt, Edie, Katie, and their families and was very proud of them and their the writings of many Protestant, commitments in their work to serving Catholic, Orthodox, and Jewish theolopeople, especially the poor, and to sci- gians and Bible scholars. During his ministry Pastor Keller was active in, and ence. served on occasion as president of, the Born on January 11, 1937, in South Maplewood Ministerial Association Bend, Indiana, Kent was the son of Marjorie (Cookingham) and George E. (Rochester), the Aurora Ministerial Association (Colorado), the Jay County Keller. After graduating as valedictoMinisterial Association (Portland, IN), rian of his John Adams High School class, he attended and received degrees the Hastings Area Ministerial Associafrom Yale University magna cum laude tion (Michigan), and the Interfaith Alliance (Estes Park). He was particularly (1959) and Yale Divinity School concerned about fostering better (1962). At Yale he belonged to the Catholic-Protestant relations, supporting Scroll and Key Senior Society. He was and organizing ecumenical Week of ordained as a Presbyterian pastor and served four pastorates: Dewey Avenue Prayer for Christian Unity and Good Friday Services. Starting in 1965 a numPresbyterian Church in Rochester, ber of Catholic priests and a bishop have New York (1962–68); the United been among his close friends. In Denver Parish of Montbello in Denver, Colthe ecumenical United Church of Montorado (1968–74); First Presbyterian bello and the Montbello Catholic Parish Church in Portland, Indiana (1974– shared the same building (1973–76) and 87); and First Presbyterian Church in worshiped together on several occasions.

Hastings, Michigan (1987–2002).

In 1999 Keller and his Lutheran (ELCA) Second only to helping Janet raise pastor colleague celebrated in joint wortheir family, the Rev. Kent Keller conship experiences the Formula of Agreesidered his most meaningful achievement to be the establishing of an inter- ment, which formed the basis for mutual racial and ecumenical congregation, a cooperation among four denominations.

In the 1960s and beyond, Pastor Keller rarity in the 1960s. Beginning in 1968, was involved in the Civil Rights movehe was the organizing and founding ment, participating in the 1963 Capital pastor of the United Parish (now March on Washington, several demonChurch) of Montbello in Denver. At strations and boycotts, and efforts for the outset it was affiliated with four fair housing and school integration. denominations: the United Church of Later in his preaching and otherwise, he Christ, the United Methodist Church, became a strong advocate for women’s the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), and rights, in the churches and in American the Reformed Church in America. Insociety. terracially, it included African-AmeriIn his thinking, Pastor Keller was

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strongly influenced by the theology and biblical studies of Robert McAfee Brown, Karl Barth, Reinhold and Richard Niebuhr, Paul Tillich, C. H. Dodd, Raymond E. Brown and F. Dale Bruner. Among his religious and political heroes were John XXIII, Martin Luther, John Calvin, Martin Luther King, Jr. (whom as a college student he met), William Sloane Coffin, Nelson Mandela, the Dalai Lama, Mikhail Gorbachev, and Vaclav Havel. His favorite books of the Bible the Gospel of John, Ephesians, and Isaiah. Theologically, Keller emphasized “realized eschatology” (i.e., that many of the “last or ultimate things” had been “realized” in Christ’s First Coming: judgement, salvation, resurrection, victory in principle over the power of evil, and eternal life now) and the final reconciliation of “all things” with God (Ephesians 1:9–10): “reunion of all persons with God-in-Christ and with one another.” He also enjoyed mathematics and science and saw no real conflict between good theology and science.

Kent’s most cherished values were Christian faith, family, friendship, respect for persons and the Creation, social equality and justice, and peace and reconciliation. With regard to stewardship of the environment, he was deeply concerned about fostering sustainability of the Earth and avoiding waste (of food, energy, water, paper/trees, and money).

His life was highlighted by the summer of 1954 as an exchange student in Germany, six summers as a camper and then hiking and backpacking counselor at Cheley Colorado Camps near Estes Park, and several trips with Janet to Europe, Asia, the American national parks, and elsewhere. Keeping in touch with friends in the four churches that he served as well as with high school, college, and seminary friends was one of his greatest joys. Listening to classical music was a fond pastime, his favorite composers being Beethoven, Tchaikovsky, Grieg, Wagner, Chopin, Johann Strauss, and Richard Strauss.

Keller was an avid mountain climber.

He was especially proud of the first ascent of the Cleaver in Rocky Mountain National Park, which he led on April 22, 1971, and of his ascent at age 60 of Mt. Aconcagua in the Andes, at 22,835 feet the highest mountain in the world outside of central Asia. Among his most significant climbs were Mt. Rainier (1967) and Mt. Adams (1988) in Washington, the Grand Middle and South Tetons (1967–72), Mt. Athabasca in Canada (1972), the Mexican volcanoes (1976– 77), the Matterhorn in Switzerland

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(1985), Mt. Shasta in California (1990), 21,000’ Mera Peak in the Himalaya (1992), and the Gross Glockner in Austria (2010). At age 72 Keller completed climbing all of Colorado’s “14ers,” probably setting a record—59 years—for taking longer than anyone else to accomplish this feat. That he left the nine most difficult 14ers to climb after he turned 70 he attributed to “poor planning.” He scaled the 46 Adirondack 4,000-foot peaks, and the 128 named summits and the 20 unnamed summits in Rocky Mountain National Park. He and his wife, Janet, planned and trekked on five village-to-village trips across passes in the Swiss and Austrian Alps. Kent wrote several articles for Summit and the Colorado Mountain Club’s Trail and Timberline magazines. And he wrote essays and showed numerous slide programs on the experience of “awe” in the mountains and on the importance of respecting the natural creation, the environment. His climbing resume exceeded 900 ascents.

Among his involvements during retirement in Estes Park were the Presbytery of Plains and Peaks, the Interfaith Alliance (ministerial association), the Estes Park Church of the Air (as newsletter chairman and treasurer), the Estes Valley Land Trust (as Board member and Educational Events Committee chairman), Estes Park Newcomers, Estes Park Trail Trekkers (as a hike leader), the Colorado Mountain Club (as a hike leader), and the American Alpine Club.

Included in Keller’s other favorite activities and interests were his grandchildren’s sporting events, backpacking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, photography, reading (especially theology and history), bicycling, flowers, genealogy, bridge, board games, and Christmas.

Surviving him are his wife, their children Kurt (and Cristina) Keller of La Crescenta, California, Edie Keller (and Jerry Twigg) of Estes Park, and Katie KellerLynn (and David Lynn) of Vancouver, B.C., his sister Karen Arsenault of Voorhees, New Jersey, and four grandchildren: August, Sam, Frankie, and Marjorie Grace.

At a date to be determined in spring/summer 2016, a memorial service will be held at the Presbyterian Community Church of the Rockies in Estes Park.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains, the Estes Valley Land Trust, or the United Church of Montbello (4879 Crown Blvd., Denver, CO 80239).

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Easter Church Services Summit Church March 25-Good Friday-"One Sacrifice" Community Good Friday Service will be held at Mountain View Bible Fellowship at 7 p.m.

March 27-Sonrise Service-Community Sonrise Service will be held at the Rodeo Grounds at 6:45 a.m. on Easter morning.

March 27-Summit Easter ServiceSummit's Easter Service will be held at the High School Auditorium at 10 a.m.

We have an Amazing Kids Ministry at Summit and want to make sure all families know kids are loved here.

YMCA Of The Rockies Chapel Ministry The YMCA of the Rockies Chapel Ministry invites you to join them for a Maundy Thursday service on Thursday, March 24th at 7:00 p.m. Come and remember the Last Supper as told through scripture and song, and then join around the table with family and friends to celebrate this holy meal. The service will be held in Ponder Chapel, located in the Legett Christian Center.

And then celebrate Easter with us on Sunday, March 27th at 10:00 a.m. All are invited to a great hour of worship in Hyde Chapel for people of all denominations and people of all ages.

Dress is always mountain casual and weather appropriate. Come early and enjoy coffee, hot chocolate and tea, and breakfast pastries as we fellowship together before worship! Individuals, couples, families and groups are always

welcome to Worship in the Rockies!

Chapel Ministry YMCA Of the Rockies, 2515 Tunnel Road, Estes Park, CO. 970-586-3341 ext. 1012.

Shepherd of the Mountains Lutheran Church at 2000 Ptarmigan Trail invites everyone to join in celebrating the Risen Christ on Easter Sunday, March 27, at 9:00 a.m. An altar covered with lilies will greet the worshippers; Rev. Ron Bockhaus will deliver a special message about the significance of the empty tomb as it is told in the scriptures; and the choir anthem and congregational hymns will resound with many "Alleluias" to the accompaniment of a brass trio. The ladies of the church also invite all who worship with them to enjoy a brunch after the service.

Holy Week and Easter at St Francis: March 24th: Maundy Thursday: 6 p.m.

Solemn Mass of the Lord's Supper, with foot-washing; Procession; Stripping of the Altars; 7:30 p.m. Seder Meal. 8-12 midnight, Vigil Before the Blessed Sacrament Exposed March 27th: Easter Day: 9:30 a.m.

Solemn Mass and Easter Ceremonies; Fellowship and Easter-Egg Hunt.

St. Francis of Assisi is located at 3480 St Francis Way, Estes Park. (970) 577-0601.

These services were submitted by each individual church. If your church would like to submit any Easter services, please email them by Tuesday at 3 p.m. to kris@estesparknews.com

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Colorado Kids To ‘Kick Butts’ To Fight Against Tobacco Use State Leaders Urged to Make the Next Generation Tobacco-Free On March 15, the Estes Valley Recreation and Parks District and the Larimer County Health Department hosted an assembly for all 9-12 grade students, led by the local TobaccNO Youth Coalition at The Estes Park High School in Estes Park.

Kick Butts Day is an annual celebration of youth leadership and activism in the fight against tobacco use.

Kids in Colorado stood up to Big Tobacco on March 16 as they joined thousands of young people nationwide for Kick Butts Day. More than 1,000 events were planned across the United States and around the world for this annual day of youth activism, sponsored by the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids.

On Kick Butts Day, kids demanded that tobacco companies stop marketing deadly products to them and encourage elected officials to help reduce youth tobacco use. This year, Kick Butts Day focused attention on the outrageous marketing tactics tobacco companies still use to target youth. These tactics include: · Splashy ads in magazines with large youth readership, such as Sports Illustrated, Glamour and Rolling Stone. · Widespread advertising and price discounts in stores, which make tobacco products appealing and affordable to kids. · Sweet-flavored tobacco products such as electronic cigarettes and small cigars that come in flavors like gummy bear, cotton candy, watermelon and fruit

punch. While youth cigarette smoking has fallen to record lows, the most recent government survey shows that e-cigarette use among high school students tripled from 2013 to 2014 (from 4.5 percent to 13.4 percent).

Nationwide, tobacco companies spend $9.6 billion a year – over one million dollars every hour – to market tobacco products. In Colorado, tobacco companies spend $139.1 million annually on marketing efforts.

“On Kick Butts Day, kids stood up to the tobacco industry and all of us, especially our elected officials, should stand with them,” said Matthew L. Myers, President of the Campaign for TobaccoFree Kids. “We’ve made amazing progress in reducing youth smoking and can make the next generation tobaccofree. Elected officials in every state should help reach that goal by supporting proven strategies to prevent youth tobacco use, including higher tobacco taxes, strong smoke-free laws, prevention programs and raising the tobacco age to 21.”

In Colorado, health advocates are supporting a proposed November ballot initiative to significantly increase the state’s tobacco tax. The state’s current tobacco tax (84 cents) is barely half the national average. Increasing tobacco taxes is a proven way to reduce smoking, especially among kids.

In Colorado, tobacco use claims 5,100 lives and costs $1.89 billion in health care bills each year. Currently, 10.7 percent of Colorado’s high school students smoke.

Employment

Parks & Recreation Director Opening Date: March 18, 2016

Closing Date: April 8, 2016 or until filled

The Parks & Recreation Director position requires thorough knowledge of recreation, parks, and marketing. Ability to develop, implement and manage recreation and park programs. Position will focus on developing year-round and seasonal EVRPD programs, improvement planning for facilities and parks, and developing parks and recreation special events.

Position requires a bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in parks and recreation, business administration, public administration or related field, and a minimum of (5) five years’ experience in recreation program development, parks, or related field, including (2) two years of administrative and supervisory responsibility. Community initiatives, and operations management, as it relates to community recreation centers is highly desired.

Salary Range: $59,000 - $81,000 annually DOE; DOQ Benefits: 457 tax-deferred retirement plan, excellent health, dental, vision and life benefits, other benefits included Normal Working Hours: 8 AM to 5 PM (weekdays) with occasional evening and weekend hours Applications and a job description may be obtained from our website at www.evrpd.com.

Submit an employment application and resume on or before the closing date to: Estes Valley Recreation and Park District, Attn. HR 690 Big Thompson Ave, PO Box 1379, Estes Park, CO 80517, or email employee application and resume to HR@evrpd.com

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Golf Course Maintenance and Groundskeeper Employment Opportunities

Enjoy beautiful sunrises and free golf while working at one of our mountain golf courses this season!

GOLF COURSE GROUNDSKEEPERS We are looking for individuals who love working outdoors and are able to perform light golf course maintenance duties, including operating a riding mower, at the EVRPD 9-Hole and 18-Hole Golf Courses. Part-time or full-time hours with multiple schedules available. Seasonal positions run April – October. $10.00 $12.00/hour DOE/DOQ GOLF COURSE GROUNDS MAINTENANCE As a grounds maintenance crew member you will be a seasonal employee from April until October performing various tasks pertaining to the maintenance of golf courses including mowing, bunker maintenance, line trimming, and landscape maintenance tasks. Experience and knowledge of the game of golf preferred but not mandatory. This position requires moderate to heavy physical demands and the ability to perform a variety of routine and skilled maintenance and repair activities involving parks and recreation buildings, grounds, and equipment. Part-time or full-time hours with multiple schedules available; some weekends required. $11.00 - $15.00/hour DOE/DOQ 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 to: Estes Valley Recreation and Park District, Attention John Feeney; P.O. Box 1379, Estes Park, CO 80517, or email employee application to john@evrpd.com

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Employment Campground Employment Opportunities Are you looking for a fun and rewarding summer job? EVRPD is now hiring!

CAMPGROUND GUEST SERVICES ASSOCIATES We are looking for individuals who love working with people, are detail-oriented and proficient on a computer, and are able to multi-task in a busy retail environment at the Estes Park Campgrounds at Mary’s Lake and East Portal. Part-time or full-time hours available. Seasonal positions run April – October. $9.00 - $12.00/hour DOE/DOQ.

CAMPGROUND MAINTENANCE WORKERS Must be physically fit, able to work independently, and self-motivated to maintain and improve campsites and campground properties. Part-time or full-time seasonal positions available. Schedule may include weekends and holidays during the camping season. No experience required. Positions available now.

Season ends in October. $9.00 - $13.00/hour DOE/DOQ. Applications and a 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 to: Estes Valley Recreation and Park District, Attention Zenda Smith; P.O. Box 1379, Estes Park, CO 80517, or email employee application to zenda@evrpd.com

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

is now hiring for

seasonal Landscaping.

Duties will include mowing.weed eating.pruning.trimming.watering flowers.etc. If you enjoy the outdoors this would be a great job. http://littlecurrent.iapplicants.com/View Job-670435.html

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Liquor Clerk PT or FT Call John or Vanessa at 970-586-1930

Now Hiring: Restaurant Manager Part Time / Full Time Dishwashers Cashier/Cook Staff

To fill out an application and set up an interview, Please call and ask for

Kassondra or Brenda.

303-747-9000

Silver Saddle

Now Hiring HOUSEKEEPING BREAKFAST ATTENDANT Must be a non-smoker.

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

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

We are currently recruiting for the following positions: Housekeeping Full Time - Seasonal

• Paid Training • Great Company • $$ Piece Rate Incentives $$

A mature sales professional is being sought to manage communication, sales, and services for area businesses and groups, including weddings, reunions, conferences and international. The position includes the following job duties and responsibilities, among others: • Developing and maintaining partner relationships with local businesses and community.

• Responsible for education and outreach concerning the activities and value of Visit Estes Park.

• Sales and service of advertising products, including web-based services, Visitor Center advertising, and print advertising.

• Research, development, pricing, implementation, and sale of new partner advertising products.

• Managing group leads and sales and will assist with international sales.

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

Front Desk Agent Year-round position

Must be available for shifts between the hours of 6:00am and midnight 25 – 30 hours per week winter / spring 35 – 40 hours per week summer / fall

Good customer service skills Must be a non-smoker Email <or> mail resume cory@estesresort.com

1260 Big Thompson Avenue Estes Park, CO 80517 No calls

Salary is commensurate with experience in the range of $2,996 - $3,750 monthly plus benefits. Description is also available on VisitEstesPark.com/Careers Submit resume and cover letter to EFogarty@VisitEstesPark.com.

Position will be open until filled.

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

970-577-7517

HOUSEKEEPER

Now Hiring: -Waitstaff -Bussers -Host/Hostess Apply at 134 W. Elkhorn Ave Call 970 586-8838

Silver Saddle

Join our friendly staff!

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

1520 Fall River Road CASTLE MOUNTAIN LODGE

Help us Help Others Become a CAREGiver

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

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

No certification required.

Training and support provided.

Sign on Bonus for Estes Park area!

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

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

Community Development Director

Now Hiring: Retail Sales Associates How to appl y: Please pick-up an application at Trendz at the Park, 100 East Elkhorn, Ave. Store hou rs: 11am-5pm Wednesday-Sunday email wfisher@foreverresorts.com for more information Forever Resorts is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Forever Resorts is a Drug Free Work Place and does pre-employment drug screening.

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

Visitor Information Assistant I (Part-Time Temporary)

Client Service Manager in our busy Estes Park office.

Property & Casualty license preferred.

Insurance background if not licensed.

Exceptional people skills & knowledge of Excel/Word are a must. Salary negotiable with appropriate experience. Excellent benefits and opportunity for career growth.

Looking for the right person to join our team! Are you it?

Please drop off resume at 363 E. Elkhorn Avenue (Suite 201) or email Nancy_Tulley@ajg.com

(Town employment application required)

Applications are available at: Town Hall 170 MacGregor Ave. Room 130 (Mon-Fri 8 am – 5 pm) or www.estes.org/ jobs Town of Estes Park, Attn: HR PO Box 1200, Estes Park, CO 80517; or Fax 970-577-4770

Pay based on experience Apply at 854 Dunraven Street contact@mtnvalleyplumbing.com

the Town of Estes Park is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Looking for an experienced Retail Manager

•2 years retail experience with supervisor responsibilities •Ability to operate independently and self-sufficiently for extended periods of time •Available to work 40-50 hours a week, some holidays and most weekends Salary starting at $35k

Please send resume to careersestespark@gmail.com.

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

Human Resource HR Generalist – Full Time

Surgical Services Certified Surgical Technician – Full Time Registered Nurse – PRN Home Health Hospice Physical Therapist – PRN

Please apply at Fawn Valley Inn 2760 Fall River Rd.

Office Help • Answer phones • Data entry - typing - quicikbooks • Good Customer Service • Assist with ordering and inventory

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

•Min. High School or GED

Looking for GENERAL MAINTENANCE STAFF to add to our team. Full time, year round position(s). Basic or advanced knowledge of painting, carpentry, plumbing, electric, heating. Hot tub knowledge a plus.

Reliable transportation required.

Salary based on skill level.

INSPIRED OPERATIONS SUPPORT PERSONNEL TO PROVIDE THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF SUPPORT. COMPUTER SAVVY ON PC. HOURLY. MUST LIVE IN ESTES PARK AND BE AVAILABLE 8-5 TO COVER GROWING COMPANY. EMAIL: CAREERS@BIOLYNCEUS.COM

Visitor Services Division $11.00- $12.00 per hour Close Date: March 21, 2016

Return Application to:

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. is seeking a

TOP PERFORMER FOR OPERATIONAL SUPPORT POSITION. FT ADMIN POSITION IN ESTES PARK.

Physical Rehab Physical Therapist – Full Time

Laboratory Medical Technologist – Full Time

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

EPMC offers competitive wages and benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer

FRONT DESK

If you have a cheerful, friendly attitude with people skills, computer skills and multi-tasking abilities, plus strong English skills, apply now!

One Seasonal position – May – mid-October Some evenings, weekends and holidays required

```````` Competitive wages with guaranteed bonus program No smoking work environment “We are what we repeatedly do, excellence then is not an act, but a habit.”

Apply online at www.alpinetrailridgeinn.com Or email alpine@alpinetrailridgeinn.com Or call for interview – 970-586-4585

Need good customer service & communication skills, friendly personality and professional appearance. Apply at Milka’s Tailoring, 1191 Woodstock Drive Suite B between Mon-Fri 10am-4pm

Part Time Basic Sewing Position

HOUSEKEEPER

Now hiring housekeeper, will train, good starting wage, 30-35 hrs/week, year round for the right person.

Please apply in person at Riverwood at Fall River, 525 Fall River Ln.

Now Hiring Wait & Host Staff Apply in person The Other Side Restaurant 900 Moraine Ave. 970-586-2171

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Housekeepers needed!

Year round, Full Time, $11/hour + pooled tips Apply in person at Della Terra Mountain Chateau, 3501 Fall River Road or send resume and cover letter to info@dellaterramountainchateau.com

Hiring Year Round

Front Desk Agent and Night Auditor.

Both positions are either F/T or P/T. Must enjoy helping people.

To apply please email:

employment@estescomfortinn.com

Employment

Help Needed Experience grill cook pizza maker, counter help Call Linda at 586-2044 or 586-0337

Year Round Positions

Assistant Chef PM Catering Delivery Driver Dining Room Manager Housekeeping Director Marketing and Communications Director Seasonal & Part Time (PT) Positions

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

Now Hiring

Kitchen Help

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Apply in person at: 451 So. St. Vrain Ave.

Medications Manager

Fire Mountain RTC is looking for an organized, energetic person who can: Administer medications according to state regulations Oversee QMAP staff administering medications Organize QMAP classes for new staff Manage medication refills according to most recent doctors orders Must be First Aid/CPR certified with the ability to utilize those skills Interface with doctor, parents, teens and clinical team to manage doctor visits, prescriptions, lab visits, and all medical case management Scheduling appointments and accompanying residents to appointments Assist with intakes and discharges of residents Organize medication roomOrder/ Organization of 30+ supplements Oversee monthly MAR paperwork Organize/Pack and "out of facility" medications for residents Qualifications: CMA, CNA, or EMT and ability to administer medications and/or QMAP Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail Knowledge of medication administration regulations Ability to manage QMAP staff effectively Can pass background check Basic computer skills Can work 32 hours per week To Apply: Send updated resume and cover letter including salary requirements to: Andria at andria@firemountainprograms.com Make sure to include the position you are applying for in your cover letter. For more information please visit our website at www.firemountainprograms.com

Weekend Tile work needed, weekend carpet installer needed, weekend plumber needed. 586-5552.

PUBLIC SALE

Vehicle, Equipment and Miscellaneous Closed Bid Sale March 18th and 19th 2016, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm At Fairgrounds Barn W 1125 Rooftop Way 1997 Ford F-350 4X4 Flatbed 49,750 miles 2001 GMC Safari Van 4X4 64,457 miles 2001 Jeep Cherokee Sport 31,536 miles 1976 Ford F-600, with water tank (does not run) Kohler power system generator

Bid start $4,000.00 Bid start $3,000.00 Bid start $2,500.00 Best offer Best offer

Best offer for all Misc. equipment; Walk behind asphalt roller, Bearcat crack sealer, Craftsman table saw, Craftsman belt/disc sander, Sign router machine, dust collector, plate compactor, EZ line paint sprayer, asphalt torch, Tannka edger, Sod cutter, Billy goat, Seed spreader, Water tank fimco, Tree forks for skid steer, Back pack blower, chain saw, wood park benches.

Bid forms and envelopes will be provided. In the event of a tie the winning bid will be determined by the earliest time of submittal.

Employment Town of Estes Park Seasonal Employment Opportunities Mar 27-Sep 24 The Town of Estes Park is accepting applications for the following Seasonal positions: Street Maintenance Parks Maintenance Fairgrounds Maintenance Hiring rate $10.50 - $13.50 depending on experience

The Discovery Lodge

Looking for Housekeeping

Looking for self starters with a good team player attitude.

Must be able to work weekends and holidays.

Year round, full or part time.

Good season bonuses.

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

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

Hiring all positions, wait staff, bar tenders, food runners, expo's, hostess, cooks, dishwashers, experienced tortilla makers, busers.

Apply at 1560 Big Thompson Ave. (formerly Grumpy Gringo’s)

HELP WANTED

RENTALS

RENTALS

Work Wanted

Apartments

EP Office Space 1140 Manford Ave #C call 970-586-3828

CDL Driver Available.

Class B, P2, X. FT,PT,Temp. 586-3715

RENTALS Homes

3 BEDROOM APARTMENT AVAILABLE $1500 per month NO SMOKING, NO PETS — PLENTY OF PARKING Applications and /or more info at Estes Park Housing Authority office 500 Big Thompson Ave Or by calling 970-5773730 or emailing jmcgee@estes.org

Lone Tree Village 3 BEDROOM APARTMENT AVAILABLE $1002 per month Applicants must income qualify Beautiful 4BDR, 3BA NO SMOKING - PLENTY OF PARKING home on 16 acres. 2 gas Applications may be obF/P, N/S, dogs okay. Want long term tenant - 1 yr min tained at Lone Tree office - 1310 Manford Ave lease including elect.

Estes Park Housing Au$2500/mo, references req. thority office - 500 Big Call Ed 970-218-0053.

Thompson Ave or www.esteshousing.org FOR RENT Escape the snow & wind in under Rental Properties Or call for more informaGreen Valley Arizona. tion: 970-203-5470 or 2bd, 2 ba. Deeply dis970-577-1539 counted rent available Feb-April. Call Tom Maher Commercial Rentals at 520-360-6181 DNTWN Retail/Office, High Visibility! Parking on St. in front. 250 Moraine. Available NOW $800/mo + $800 dep. YR Lease 303-506-1325

Office Rental At office on Hwy 7 400 sq/ft $495/mo call 970-231-4037

THE OLD CHURCH SHOPS Main Floor shop spaces and Third floor office spaces available for the 2016 season call 970-586-5860

Wants To Rent Wants to Rent Small shop or garage.

5-600 sq ft 586-2484

TRANSPORTATION For Sale 1992 Toyota Carolla 250K Runs Good $1100 586-3114

RVs RV STORAGE Sites available for RV Storage on Moraine Ave. $50/mo. 970-412-9672

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SERVICES SERVICES

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Pet Care

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8 complete place settings (62pcs) Janel flatware. Tarnish proof. Extra teaspoons. No scratches. Very PET SITTING AND DOG nice. New condition in origWanted WALKING! Artists who repurpose inal wooden chest, $100 Compassionate, experiand want to participate call 970 586-2958 enced professional. in a retail art market Noritake china â&#x20AC;&#x153;Stellaâ&#x20AC;? pat- 3/1, 1200 sq ft, .85 acre, in Estes Park Bonded, insured, pet first hot tub, 2 car garage, great tern with platinum please contact Beth Engel aid instructor. Special neighborhood, tons of podesign and trim.

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Horn Restaurant) 10, a co-ed Scouting group Call Eric. Anderson Grand opening will be the in town, would like to offer Realty. 586-2950 end of April! our time to help with manual labor and to help around the house!

We can help with: SALES -Snow shoveling -Yard work, raking, and fire mitigation ESTATE/GARAGE SALE; Need to have one, -Moving stuff but seems overwhelming. We do the work, Our Lady of the -Dog walking Mountains Catholic you make the $. Local, Affordable, References.

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

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

Peaceful Neighborhood

This is a beautiful 3BR plus loft, 3BA property w/ rich finishes & attached garage. Numerous upgrades include hardwood floors, tiled master bath & kitchen back splash, light fixtures, etc. Longs Peak & Twin Sisters views. Buyer must be in-

come qualified with Estes Park Housing Authority. Price includes a $56,500 soft second mortgage (buyer finances $193,844.) Welcome to your new home! $250,344 889 Crabapple Lane

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Affordable Estes Park

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

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Home is on 15 fenced acres w/ development potential. Flexible space,dramatic design,livable & private, 4+ BRs. Designed by Roger Thorpe, built by Hillary Parrack in 1981. Oversize garage, decks, balconies, & big view windows. Home is on the crest of a treed hill to the back of the lot. Possibly 4 additional home sites below existing home. Not to be missed by those seeking privacy, views, & value. $970,000 2836 Carriage Drive

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Mountain Lover’s Paradise

• 3 Bedroom/ 2 Bath • Attached Garage • Master w/ Walk-in Closet • Down Payment Assistance Available • $50k Soft Second Mortgage

• 3 Bedroom/ 3 Bath • 5,251 sf w/ Open Floor Plan • Hickory Floors w/ In Floor Heat • Covered Decks on 3 sides • Oversized 2- car + Pole Barn

$234,500 1935 Wildfire Road

$1,150,000 5111 US Highway 36

10 Acres – In Town • View Longs Peak & Continental Divide • Privacy Among Rock and Forest • Trails Lead into RMNP • Existing Well & Electric • 1 mile to Downtown 10-acres for $299,500!

Quiet & Close to Town • 3.43 Acres in Hillcrest Estates • Level lot & Easy Building Site • Existing Well • Natural Gas Available • 360 Degree Mountain Views $350,000 1830 Stonegate Drive

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

Riverfront Property/ 300 Acres • Perfect for a new Home/Business • Longs Peak Views • River Frontage • National Forest Access on 3- sides • Hiking/Camping/Biking/ Climbing $1,250,000 2127 US Highway 34

New Construction at StoneBridge • To-Be- Built 3 Bed/ 3Bath • Main Level Master • Open Floor Greatroom • Deck to Enjoy the Views • Granite/ Wood / Log Accents $525,000 1137 Fish Creek Road

Tranquil Retreat on 1 Acre • 3 Bedroom/3 Bath • Bonus Office/ 4th Bedroom • Stone Fireplace & Soaring Ceilings • Media Area w/ Entertainment Bar • 3-car Attached Garage $577,500 370 Whispering Pines Dr

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