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A Little Help From My Friends The elk and magpies have a special symbiotic relationship. The magpies find a meal of ticks and the elk get their winter coats freed from pesky parasites.

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Estes Park Restorative Justice Workshop March 10: When Cultures Meet How often do you walk into another group and don’t know what’s going on?

Are you ever irritated by another culture? Have you ever wondered how we can work together better to build a robust community in the midst of so many different agendas?

We meet different cultures inside organizations, communities and society.

Sometimes the difference creates negative conflicts and our reaction can be fight or flight. It is, however, possible to create strong interactions and organizations where commonalities and differences are valued.

This daylong workshop is an upbeat and fast paced way to discover how to decrease interpersonal tension, appreciate difference and create robust systems (in the family, organization and community).

It will be held at Estes Park Town Hall Rooms 201-203. The cost is $15 per person. Light breakfast and lunch included. Registration is required.

Limited to 25 participants. Contact EVRJP Program Coordinator, Denise Lord, to register: dlord@estes.org 970577-3818. Info at www.powerandsystems.com Facilitated by Susan Stewart & Sally Park.

Planning Commission To Discuss Building Height Regulations March 21 At its Feb. 21 study session, the Estes Valley Planning Commission began discussions of amendments to the Estes Valley Development Code regarding maximum height of buildings. The amendments would allow a maximum of 45 feet (approx. 3 stories plus roofline) in the RM, Multi-family zoning district. The discussion will continue at the next study session March 21 in room 202 of Town Hall, 170 MacGregor Ave., at 11:30 a.m. It is expected that the topic will move to a regular meeting agenda and recommendation item during the next several months. Meeting materials are posted as they become available at www.estes.org/boardsandmeetings.

Community members may submit comments to planning@estes.org. Although public input is not made available during study sessions, the Planning Commission does accept public comment for any non-agenda items at the beginning of regular Planning Commission meetings.

The next regular Planning Commission meeting is March 21 at 1:30 p.m. in the Town Board Room, Town Hall, 170 MacGregor Ave. Although initial review is focused on building heights in the Multi-Family Residential (RM) zoning district, possible future changes to building heights in other districts, including

the Downtown Commercial (CD) district, may be expected. Preliminary discussion involves changing the current 30-foot maximum height limit in the RM District to 45 feet, or three stories.

Changes are also under consideration to simplify how height is measured.

The Estes Valley model for land-use regulations is unique in Colorado. The Town of Estes Park and Larimer County partnered in the mid-1990s to develop the Estes Valley Comprehensive Plan, a unified vision for land-use planning in both the incorporated and unincorporated areas of the Estes Valley. In 2000, they jointly established the Estes Valley Development Code. The Planning Commission reviews development and subdivision proposals within the entire Estes Valley, though the final decision-making authority lies with the Larimer County Commissioners and Town Board for their respective jurisdictions. Final meeting information will be posted to www.estes.org/boardsandmeetings.

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The spring season has brought with it a few exciting changes for Estes Park Community Thrift Shop.

First, we are proud to announce we are now open seven days a week. After collecting feedback from customers, EPCT decided to open on Sundays beginning in February. Our volunteers have helped facilitate this change greatly. For example, our President, Dan Norton, works all seven days per week with no form of compensation! We have also introduced new daily sales, allowing customers to take advantage of a different sale each day of the week for six days per week!

Sales are displayed on the home page of our website at epthrift.com.

Finally, by increasing our number of

operating hours, EPCT has developed an increased need for volunteers. Thus, we have introduced new volunteer incentives. Each day you volunteer with us (for any number of hours), you will receive one free bag filled with the merchandise of your choice, and can fill additional bags of merchandise for $2.50 per bag.

Volunteers also receive a first look at items before they go out on shelves and 50% off all items in the store.

More changes are planned for 2017 and 2018, along with approximately 20 more benefit sales scheduled this year in support of other local non-profits. Keep an eye on our website and social media accounts to stay updated on all things EP Thrift!

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Blowing In The Wind The Estes Park in Bloom steering committee is excited to offer a monthly column as a platform for the community to share information, expertise, and passion about projects that align with the committee’s goal of engaging the community in beautification, preservation, environmental efforts and civic pride.

By: Brian Berg, Parks Maintenance Supervisor for the Town of Estes Park, ISA Certified Arborist and Estes Park in Bloom committee member

If you have lived in Estes Park through all four seasons you have seen all extremes of weather. From two to three foot snows in the spring, with sunshine and 60 degrees the next day, spectacular summers where it may hail three inches in less than an hour or a vibrant, warm and colorful fall that makes you forget winter is around the corner. Inevitably, winter comes and brings the most powerful winds you will find anywhere. On Feb. 10 we had recorded wind gusts over 100 mph; the strength of a category 2 hurricane. How is it that some trees stand while nearby trees snap like a toothpick? Is there anything we can do to figure out which one is more likely to snap and land on our house, power line, driveway, or your small dog Fluffy?

Almost all of the snapped mature trees which I examined had some sort of internal rot. This left the tree with a weak point that interfered with its natural ability to sway in the wind, causing it to snap. These trees can offer up a lot of clues that there is rot inside if we take the time to really look.

Some obvious clues are major scars on the outside where it may have been hit by lighting, a car or a piece of construction equipment, or poor pruning cuts, and large limb breaks. These clues can signal the beginning of the end for a tree. A tree cannot heal itself; it can only contain the wound through a process called compartmentalization. This process works to stop the rot from spreading on small wounds most of the time and only a small portion of the time on larger wounds. If your tree shows some of these signs you may want to have it cored by a certified arborist to see what is really going on inside. Less obvious clues that really take some investigation skills are cavities made by woodpeckers or other birds, a bee’s nest in the interior of the tree, carpenter ants running up your tree and disappearing or bark loss. These are significant clues to potential rot, espe-

cially if the rot is higher up in the tree where we don’t always look.

We also saw a lot of trees that uprooted in the recent heavy winds. This can be much more difficult to predict, sometimes even impossible, but here are a few things I look for to determine if a tree is in danger of uprooting: Has there been any construction or trenching close to the tree trunk or within the drip zone?

This could cause some of the tree’s major anchor roots to be cut and may leave the tree susceptible to failing. When the wind is blowing, is the ground moving as the tree sways?

Look for any cracking in the soil near the root area. If you see any radial cracking it’s time to take action ASAP. Have there been any trees removed around the area? This could cause the ones still standing to take the full force of wind they may not be used to. It is not always the wind -- large trees can also be more susceptible to uprooting if the ground is too saturated. We saw a lot of large Spruce trees uproot in the Fourth Street area after those heavy rains in 2013.

Now for the disclaimer: All trees will die and all trees will fall! It is up to us to be diligent with the trees we maintain to identify which ones may be more susceptible to failing and reduce the risk of property loss, or worse. Everybody loves the tree right outside their window until it provides them with the most expensive skylight they never wanted.

So please get out there and really look at your trees, especially the ones close to your home, power lines, driveways (and Fluffy), and see if they show any potential to fail. As always, if you have questions about your trees give me a call at 970-577-3783.

Estes Park in Bloom is a communitywide effort involving businesses, residents, Town government and YMCA of the Rockies whose mission is to promote beautification for the Town of Estes Park.

Current members of the steering committee include representatives from the Town of Estes Park, YMCA of the Rockies, Visit Estes Park, Estes Valley Partners for Commerce and the Estes Valley Restaurant Partners.

If you are interested in contributing an article for Estes Park in Bloom or for more information on how to become involved in the Estes Park in Bloom project, contact Keri Kelly at 970-577-3782 or kkelly@estes.org.

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Town And County To Discuss Vacation Home Code Amendment March 14 And March 20 The Estes Park Town Board of Trustees will discuss an amendment to the adopted vacation home regulations at its March 14 meeting at 7 p. m. in the Town Board Room at Town Hall, 170 MacGregor Ave. Meeting materials are posted as they become available at www.estes.org/boardsandmeetings.

Community members are encouraged to provide input during the public hearing, or submit comments to planning@estes.org. The Board of Larimer County Commissioners will address the same amendment at its March 20 meeting at 3 p.m. in the Board of County Commissioners Hearing Room, Larimer County Courthouse, 200 West Oak St., Fort Collins.

The proposed amendment addresses various requirements for vacation home registration and operation, including the March 31, 2017 deadline for completing registration of a vacation home property.

The language will be revised to reflect that applicants must apply by March 31, 2017, and that the Town will commit to processing all applications soon thereafter. The amendment is intended to relieve pressure to finalize applications that in some cases need longer than the

March 31 deadline to obtain.

The vacation-home amendment was reviewed by the Estes Valley Planning Commission on Feb. 21, 2017. The Planning Commission recommended that the amendment be approved.

The Estes Valley model for land-use regulations is unique in Colorado. The Town of Estes Park and Larimer County partnered in the mid-1990s to develop the Estes Valley Comprehensive Plan, a unified vision for land-use planning in both the incorporated and unincorporated areas of the Estes Valley. In 2000, they jointly established the Estes Valley Development Code. The Planning Commission reviews development and subdivision proposals within the entire Estes Valley, though the final decisionmaking authority lies with the Larimer County Commissioners and Town Board for their respective jurisdictions.

Information about vacation rentals is available at www.estes.org/vacationrentals. Sign up to receive Town news and/or agendas at www.estes.org/subscribe. More Town news is available at www.facebook.com/townofestesparkco and www.twitter.com/townofestespark.

Estes Park Free Shuttles Sponsorship Opportunity Ends March 17 The Town of Estes Park is offering three levels of sponsorship opportunities to businesses and organizations wishing to provide support and receive a business listing on the shuttle system maps and buses. Estes Park’s Free Shuttles transport approximately 100,000 riders per year to over 60 stops throughout Estes Park and to Rocky Mountain National Park. Participating sponsors can receive a recognition listing on 42,000 printed shuttle maps/schedules, inside the buses, exterior of the Town’s trolley, and on the www.estes.org/sponsorshuttles website. A sponsorship application is available at www.estes.org/sponsorshuttles. Several sponsorship opportunities remain on a first-come, first-served basis and applications must be received no later than March 17.

Thirteen sponsors have stepped aboard to support the 2017 Estes Park Free Shuttle season, including: Estes Ark, Good Samaritan Estes Park Village, Javier Gomez – RE/MAX Mountain Brokers, Lazy B Chuckwagon & Supper Show, Mountain Home Cafe, Peppers Mexican Grill, Quality Inn, River Spruce Cabins,

Rocky Mountain Gateway, Saddle & Surrey Motel, Stonebrook Resort, Swiftcurrent Lodge and Wildland Trekking.

Contributions fund operational costs of the Town’s free shuttles, supporting the continuation of free shuttle rides in the Estes valley. Operating daily from June 24 through Sept. 10 in 2017, shuttles make it convenient for residents and guests to leave their vehicles at a lodging facility, park-nride lot, or at home, and travel around town during the busy summer season.

In addition, the Town’s trolley, the Elkhorn Express, offers free transportation during special events in the fall.

A complete listing of service dates, locations, and stop times for 2017 is available at www.estes.org/shuttles. For more information, please contact Brian Wells, Transit Program Manager, at 970-5773963 or bwells@estes.org To receive Town news in your email inbox, please subscribe at www.estes.org/subscribe. More Town news is available at www.facebook.com/townofestesparkco and www.twitter.com/townofestespark.

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

February 19 At 11:56 a.m. the EVFPD was paged 901 N. Saint Vrain Ave. to assist the Estes Park Ambulance.

At 3:00 p.m. an EVFPD officer was paged to 3501 Fall River Rd. for an alarm activation.

February 20 At 2:17 a.m. an EVFPD officer was paged to 460 Big Horn Dr. for an alarm activation.

At 8:35 a.m. an EVFPD officer was paged to 111 Wiest Dr. for a citizen assist.

At 8:48 a.m. the EVFPD was paged to 89 Hot Spur Ln. to assist the Estes Park Ambulance.

February 21 At 8:53 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to 1721 Dekker Circle to assist the Estes Park Ambulance.

February 23 At 2:43 a.m. the EVFPD was paged to 1465 Strong Ave. to assist the Estes Park Ambulance.

At 10:19 a.m. the EVFPD was paged to mile marker 2 on Highway 36 for an assist.

At 11:24 a.m. the EVFPD was paged to mile marker 6 on Highway 36 for a MVC. At 11:31 a.m. the EVFPD was paged to 2445 Fish Creek Rd. for a reported gas leak.

At 12:31 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to the intersection of Pole Hill Rd. and Highway 36 for a MVC. At 3:01 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to mile marker 5 on Highway 7 for a MVC. At 10:56 p.m. an EVFPD officer was paged to 1861 Raven Ave. for a detector activation.

February 24 At 8:48 a.m. the EVFPD was paged to 1681 High Dr. to assist the Estes Park Ambulance.

At 2:39 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to 1149 Brook Dr. to assist the Estes Park Ambulance.

At 8:42 p.m. an EVFPD officer was paged to 101 Ute Ln. for a detector activation.

At 9:54 p.m. an EVFPD officer was paged to 2367 Highway 34 for an alarm activation.

February 25 At 3:34 a.m. the EVFPD was paged to mile marker 3 on Highway 36 for a MVC.

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

On February 17 at 5:51 p.m. police stopped a 70 year old male driver from Estes Park at Pine Knoll Drive and S. St. Vrain Ave. for weaving. Upon further investigation the driver was found to be driving under the influence of alcohol and he opted for a chemical test to determine BAC. He was charged with DUI, DUI per se and a lane use violation and later released to a responsible person.

On February 20 at 12:46 a.m. police were called to a disturbance in the 1000 block of Highway 7. Upon arrival police arrested a 57 year old male from Estes Park and charged him with first degree burglary, third degree assault and criminal mischief against a 29 year old victim.

The male was transported to Larimer County Detention Center.

On February 21 at 9:03 p.m. police were called to a disturbance at 1200 S. St. Vrain Ave. Upon arrival police arrested a 62 year old male from Estes Park and charged him with menacing, domestic violence, obstructing a peace officer, and a crime against an at-risk adult. The victim was 51 years old. The male was transported to Larimer County Detention Center.

On February 26 at 5:57 p.m. police responded to a verbal disturbance at 1700 Red Tail Hawk Drive. Upon arrival police arrested a 22 year old female and charged her with third degree assault and domestic violence agains a 27 year old victim. She was transported to Larimer County Detention Center.

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The Historic Stanley Home Foundation Names Officers Of The Board Of Directors

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The Historic Stanley Home Foundation has elected the following to serve as Board officers for the year 2017: Tom Shamburg, President/CEO Randy Kampfe, Vice President Anne Rogers, Treasurer Karen Daugherty, Secretary The Foundation mission is as follows: The mission of The Historic Stanley Home Foundation is to purchase, renovate, preserve and operate Rockside, the F.O. Stanley home as a cultural center for local history education. The home will be an enduring reminder of the evolution and development of Estes Park and Rocky Mountain Park.

The Foundation Board of Directors anticipates an exciting and productive year in 2017, as we strive to fulfill our mission to the community.

Mission fulfillment will include the efforts and involvement of hundreds of our friends and neighbors. We will be holding events to celebrate the 100th birthday of Estes Park this year and will keep citizens apprised of the many steps to convert the home of Mr. Stanley to public use.

Our office is located at 166 Virginia Drive, Suite 1 and you may contact Tom Shamburg at stanleyhistorichome@gmail.com.

Town And County To Discuss Accessory Kitchen Amendments March 14 and April 3 The Estes Park Town Board of Trustees will discuss amendments to the Estes Valley Development Codeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s accessory kitchen regulations at its March 14, 2017 meeting at 7 p.m. in the Town Board Room at Town Hall, 170 MacGregor Ave. Meeting materials are posted as they become available at www.estes.org/boardsandmeetings.

Community members are encouraged to provide input during the public hearing, or submit comments to planning@estes.org. The Board of Larimer County Commissioners will discuss the same amendments at its April 3, 2017 meeting at 3 p.m. in the Board of County Commissioners Hearing Room, First Floor, Larimer County Courthouse, 200 West Oak St., Fort Collins.

The proposed amendments address accessory kitchen regulations. The amendments would remove accessory kitchens as a permanent accessory use in residential zoning districts. This revision will keep this portion of the Estes Valley Development Code consistent with the

Estes Park Town Board of Trustees vote on not allowing Accessory Dwelling Unit rentals at a December, 2016 Town Board meeting. The amendments were reviewed by the Estes Valley Planning Commission on Feb. 21, 2017.

The Estes Valley model for land-use regulations is unique in Colorado. The Town of Estes Park and Larimer County partnered in the mid-1990s to develop the Estes Valley Comprehensive Plan, a unified vision for land-use planning in both the incorporated and unincorporated areas of the Estes Valley. In 2000, they jointly established the Estes Valley Development Code. The Planning Commission reviews development and subdivision proposals within the entire Estes Valley, though the final decision-making authority lies with the Larimer County Commissioners and Town Board for their respective jurisdictions.

Information about Development Code amendments is available at www.estes.org/EVDCAmendments.

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Estes Park Archives Program This Saturday The recent discovery of the “missing” portions of the Estes Park 1907 panorama, when previously only the downtown portion of this panorama was known, lends credence to the notion that Estes Park’s early history was recorded every year by some local or visiting photographer using a panoramic camera.

Because early Estes Park didn’t assign street addresses to any of its buildings, photographs, especially panoramic photographs, are essential to understanding the topography of businesses and cottages as they came and left the downtown area.

A complete 1907 panorama is especially important, because lots along Moraine Street (now Moraine Avenue) had already been platted and sold around this time, with no clear notion of who had actually started building. Similarly, the original Hupp Hotel (now Indian Village) at the intersection of Moraine and

Elkhorn is believed by most to have opened in 1906, despite the lack of evidence of same in the 1906 panorama.

The Estes Park Archives program this Saturday, March 3, will address the 1907 panorama as it relates to Estes Park in its first year of entering the modern age following the true arrival of F.O. Stanley and his business partner B.D. Sanborn, with decent roads and the switch to primarily automobile traffic.

We will start at Molly B’s Restaurant on 212 Moraine Avenue at 10:00 a.m. for free coffee and rolls, and following some preparatory remarks, those able to walk can take a short tour down to the original Hupp Hotel site, provided the weather and clear sidewalks allow. Reservations are not required, and the general public is always welcome. For more information, please consult the Estes Park Archives website at www.digitalestes.com.

Do You Need Volunteers?

Register Now For March 22 Volunteer Fair The Estes Park Nonprofit Resource Center is pleased to be partnering with the Larimer County Workforce Center to bring a local volunteer fair to our community. Held on Wednesday, March 22, from 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., the Volunteer Fair will be held in conjunction with the Annual Spring Job Fair at the Estes Park Events Center. Organizations seeking volunteers or employees are encouraged to register no later than March 15 at http://www.epnonprofit.org/event/2017estes-park-volunteer-fair/ “We are excited to partner with the Larimer County Workforce Center once

again to host a combined job and volunteer fair” stated Jill Lancaster, EPNRC executive director. “We have a great pool of organizations seeking volunteers who are looking forward to connecting with community members. It is our hope that job seekers will consider volunteer opportunities and those seeking to volunteer might consider a part time job!”

For more information on the Volunteer Fair, please contact Jill Lancaster at 970480-7805 or director@epnonprofit.org.

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

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Searching The Estes Park Museum Collection Online

Artifact 1995.013.001 Football used in the 1945 quarter finals.

Estes Park High School won the championship in 1942, '43 and '45.

March 9 from 2 - 4 p.m. at the Estes brary (second floor). The Curator will Valley Library demonstrate how to navigate the site and how to conHave you ever wondered duct local history rewhat neat, old things the search from any Estes Park Museum computer; anytime, keeps in storage? In anywhere. Guests honor of the Town’s may work alone or Centennial, the Muas couples. This is a seum is hosting infree program, but teractive workshops registration is ento teach the commucouraged by calling nity how to peek into the Alicia at 970-577-3762.

Museum’s collection comLimit 26 people. The third and prising of nearly 30,000 arThe Town of Estes Park final class will be repeated tifacts, photographs, and celebrates its 100th on May 11, 2017 from 2archives about Estes Park. anniversary in 2017.

4 p.m.

Museum Curator of Education Alicia Rochambeau The mission of the Estes will lead a tutorial on how to search the Park Museum is to conduct activities that records online at www.estes.org/museum- preserve, share and respect the unique collection including images of the artihistory of Estes Park. facts and oral history recordings.

For more information, call the Estes A full class of community members atPark Museum at 970-586-6256 or visit tended in January and another group is the Museum’s website at welcome on Thursday, March 9 at 2 p.m. www.estes.org/museum. Museum admisin the computer lab at the Estes Valley Li- sion is free.

Meet The New EVCA Director The Board of the Estes Valley Crisis Ad- work where she was a program director. vocates invites members of the commuPrior to this she worked with a variety of nity to a Welcome Renonprofits including The ception for the new United Nations FoundaEstes Valley Crisis Adtion- Family Planning vocates Director, 2020, and the InternaDakota Hankin. Ms. tional Rescue CommitHankin was hired in tee. A drop in welcome December of 2016 to reception will be held on replace long-time DiThursday, March 16 from rector Mary Mes4:00-6:00 p.m. at Mama ropian upon her reRose’s. Stop by, meet the tirement. Ms. Hankin new director, and enjoy was most recently some wine and light apworking with the petizers.

Spokane Aids NetDakota Hankin

Read our Virtual E-Edition at www.epnews.com How do so many crumbs end up on the kitchen floor? I do all of my food prep in there (obviously) and sometimes when slicing carrots a carrot coin goes flying. In fact, I can’t cut a carrot without having at least one piece take flight. It’s the nature of carrots, I guess. And radishes. It’s not a problem with bananas or cucumbers. But carrots? They are crazy! You want to make sure you have a wild time at your party? Invite a carrot. Heck, go all out and invite the whole bunch!

Your neighbor: “Hey, are you going to that party Friday night?”

You: “Haven’t decided. Either that or go to Ed’s.”

Your neighbor: “I heard a bunch of carrots will be there.”

You, with a hint of excitement: “Really?

They’re a real cut-up.”

Your neighbor: “They’ll have you rolling on the floor.”

You: “Wouldn’t miss it!”

Carrots may be corybantic (wild; frenzied) but they are not crumbs. I’m talking about the little bits of unidentifiable food that collect in kitchen corners where the kickboards meet, under cabinets, usually. What are those particles that multiply uninvited underfoot? They can’t be toast crumbs. I lift my toast from the toaster and place it on a plate an inch away. Nary a crumb escapes. I am careful not to spill when I pour my cereal in the morning, crush potato chips on top of my tuna noodle casserole, and sprinkle toasted sunflower seeds on my salad. So how do those mystery crumbs end up on my floor?

Thinking about this reminds me of when the light hits my computer screen just so and I can detect very tiny specks dried onto my screen. I have special wipes I use to clean my screen, but after wiping up these little spots the next time the angle of the light is right, I see new ones. Do they come from microscopic flying bugs smashing into the screen? Is it moisture from my breath?

Does this happen to anyone else or is it just me and should I be embarrassed for bringing it up?

This morning, after wiping my computer screen, I got out my broom and swept the kitchen floor. I was amazed at the mound that collected. It wasn’t that long ago when I last swept and there was an equally startling amount of particles then, too. I bent over

with the dustpan, swept the pile into the pan, scooted the pan back a couple of inches and swept the row of leftover crumbs into it, moved the dustpan back another inch and swept a lighter line of dust into the pan, slid the pan back and… .there was still a line of dirt on the floor! I have never known a dustpan that completely collected the dust being swept into it.

They can discover new planets 40 lightyears away that may sustain life but they can’t invent a dustpan that works.

What are we supposed to do with that last little line of dust the dustpan doesn’t collect?

I admit that sometimes I simply sweep it back into the corner under the cabinet—to begin multiplying once again. But most of the time I dampen a napkin and wipe it up.

(This is where a collection of sundry napkins comes in handy. I have a drawer full of spares. If someone gives me one to use as a coaster, say, during an afternoon of bridge, I don’t throw it away when we’re through like everyone else does. I take it home and add it to my stash. They multiply as fast, if not faster, than crumbs under the cabinets.

Bonus: napkins can be composted.)

Repurposing napkins is one of the ways I am doing my part to save the planet. I’m my own little Environmental Protection Agency. This earth is the only home we have and if we don’t protect it, there will be no need for dustpans because there will be no crumbs. No carrots, no tuna noodle casserole, no sunflower seeds, and no parties. No you and no me. That’s something to get corybantic about.

(From Merriam-Webster: The big name in goddesses in Asia Minor in the fifth century B.C. was Cybele, the "Great Mother of the Gods." According to Oriental and Greco-Roman mythology, she was the mother of it all: gods, humans, animals . . . even nature itself.

The Corybants were Cybele's attendants and priests, and they worshipped her with an unrestrained frenzy of wildly emotional processions, rites, and dances. "Corybantic," the adjective based on the name of Cybele's attendants, can be used to describe anything characterized by a similarly unrestrained abandon.)

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

Rocky Card Gives To The Community Garden Did you know that your Rocky Card, while saving you money at local participating businesses, is also supporting non-profit organizations such as the Estes Valley Community Garden? The EVCG Board of Directors was delighted to receive grant funding recently from the Rocky Card. This generous contribution will be used in the upcoming gardening season to purchase more soil and compost, which are needed on an annual basis, as well as additional materials for our drip irrigation system. Drip irrigation saves water by providing it at ground level, as opposed to a spray system that releases more water into the air where it can evaporate before reaching the plants’ roots.

Most of the EVCG fundraising efforts

support specific projects or long-term garden items. However, there are ongoing expenses for upkeep, including soil and composting material, that are more difficult to fund through grants. Thus we are especially appreciative of the Rocky Card contribution.

To see what’s happening at the Community Garden throughout the year, visit our oh-so-green website at www.evcg.org or stop by the garden, located at the corner of Community Drive and Manford Avenue, across from the construction site of the new Community Center. While we are currently dealing with fence damage from the recent major windstorm, the garden will again be protected from meandering critters (anything from rabbits to elk) before the growing season begins.

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Hometown Hero Bob Brunson Honored At Denver Nuggets Game

Last Sunday, 2/26/17, the Denver Nuggets pro basketball team played their annual Military Appreciation Game, honoring all military personnel.

Estes Park’s very own, Bob Brunson was nominated by the Navy Recruiting Command Denver and selected by the Nuggets as the game's Hometown Hero.

Bob Brunson was a WWII Navy fighter pilot. Following the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, twenty year old Bob made the decision to join the Navy. His request for pilot training was accepted and he was subsequently commissioned in 1942. The Navy created the first aircraft carrier base Night Fighters Squadron equipping the single seat the F4U Corsair fighters with radar. Bob volunteered for this duty as one of the first aircraft carrier pilots and his squadron was as-

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signed to the USS Enterprise operating in the Pacific. He ultimately logged 40 launches and 40 landings and was rotated back to the States as a Night Fighter instructor and test pilot.

Bob is now 95 years young.

Please join us in thanking this member of America’s greatest generation for his dedication and service.

Estes Park friends of Bob's, Mark & Val Riffle, & Dick Life, were privileged to accompany him. See video of the presentation at vimeo.com/user44367096/review/205934 482/ff07974e33

Youth In Action (YIA) is offering a grant for nonprofit organizations within the Estes Park community. The purpose of the grant is to give local nonprofits the opportunity to pursue projects to further their own mission and the community as a whole, while providing learning opportunities for local youth.

Youth In Action (YIA) is a collaborative program of the Estes Valley Library and the Estes Park Nonprofit Resource Center (EPNRC) and promotes strong community ties and involvement among youth. YIA strives to foster a lifelong engagement in civic and philanthropic service by providing training and experiences within

the community. YIA brings together youth ages 14 to 18 from all educational environments to learn about the work of local nonprofits and civic organizations, and to build skills in leadership.

The grant process, designed and developed by YIA participants, will culminate in a Shark Tank style event on April 19 at which finalists will be pitch their project proposals. Youth will award $2,000 to local projects, making decisions based on guidelines they created. Please request application materials by emailing Teen Librarian, Laurie Dale Marshall, ldalemarshall@estesvalleylibrary.org. Applications are due

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Nonprofit Lunch & Learn Program To Focus On Corporate Engagement Nonprofit leaders are invited to this month’s Lunch & Learn to learn about Corporate Engagement in the Nonprofit World on Wednesday, March 8, Noon 1:30 p.m. in the Hondius Room at the Estes Valley Library.

EPNRC is excited to welcome Doug Mann, President and Arnold Geiger, Founder from Nehemiah Gateway as discussion leaders. Nehemiah Gateway is fairly new to the Estes Park area, opening its US office here in 2015. It is an international aid organization that works to empower people worldwide to sustainably determine their lives in dignity and independence. It had its origins in Arnold Geiger’s humanitarian work in Albania, and was established as an international nonprofit headquartered in Nuremburg in 2010. Nehemiah Gateway runs or supports projects in Albania, Greece, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Uganda, South Sudan, and

Mexico.

This discussion will center on the journey from idealism to action, starting with the story of how Nehemiah Gateway has built effective relationships and engaged private sector donors in its mission.

This program is suitable for anybody working in the nonprofit sector who is interested in discussing new ideas for their fundraising, sharing experiences and learning from a newcomer on the Estes Park nonprofit scene. More information and bios for this program can be found at EPNRC’s website – www.epnonprofit.org.

Bring your lunch and join us to share, listen and interact. There is no charge for this community-focused Lunch & Learn Roundtable Discussion. If you have ideas for future roundtable discussions, please contact EPNRC executive director, Jill Lancaster at director@epnonprofit.org

Special Event At Our Lady Of The Mountains Catholic Church

Our Lady of the Mountains welcomes the Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Our Lady of Fatima. The Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Our Lady of Fatima from Portugal will be touring the United States, and will be here in Colorado for the month of March.

The goal of this tour is to bring the urgent message of Fatima- the plan of peace from Heaven- to a world in need.

The statue will be at Our Lady of the Mountains this Friday, March 3, 2017 from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Please take some time to visit and pray for peace.

The church is located at 920 Big Thompson Ave, Estes Park, Colorado 80517, 970-586-8111.

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Whiskey Warm Up Next Saturday In George Hix Riverside Plaza

Join us for the 4th Annual Whiskey Warm Up next Saturday, March 11, a true celebration of the tradition of warming up from the inside out. Dress warm to sip on selections of Colorado whiskeys from a variety of local distilleries next to the heat of one of the fire pits in the beautiful outdoor George Hix Riverside Plaza from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Browse local cigar shops selling special handmade stogies and watch expert demonstrations of the fine art of hand-rolling cigars! Sway to the toe-tapping sounds of live music.

Learn more about the styles, tastes and smells of whiskey from a local distillery's knowledgeable educators, who will be presenting live snapshot seminars throughout the event. Don't forget to cleanse your pallet with a variety of BBQ samples and small plates.

Activities include:

Samples from distilleries; some include Elkins Whisky Spirit Hounds Breckenridge Distillery Copper Muse 10th Mountain Whiskey Food pairing seminars complete with chocolate, cheeses and donuts (space limited) Onsite cigar vendors and rolling BBQ tastings from a variety of smokers (full plates available for purchase)

ments to savor additional whiskey paired menus & whiskey cocktails during the Whiskey Warm Up weekend!

For tickets and other information related to the event, visit: www.EPWhiskeyWarmUp.com Interested vendors may contact Kevin Benes, Event Coordinator at: 970-577-3902 or kbenes@estes.org Sign up to receive Town news and/or agendas at www.estes.org/subscribe. More updates at www.facebook.com/townofestesparkco, and www.twitter.com/townofestespark.

Souvenir tasting glass Live Entertainment Estes Park will also feature whiskey specials throughout the weekend. Stop by a handful of local establish-

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Our Heartfelt Thanks To The Fire Department To The Editor: What a great fire department we have here in Estes Park! On Friday evening, Feb. 24, our two carbon monoxide monitors alarmed. Since we have gas hot water heat and a gas fireplace that we were using, we called the fire department. The fireman came promptly and was so professional. His main concern was our safety in getting us outside. He kept us informed about all that he was doing. He had two other firemen come in their hazard suits to check the house and he called an ambulance to check us. It was determined that the carbon monoxide had come from a down draft from our fireplace that we were using. The vent stack cap had been blown off during those 100 plus mph winds so the carbon monoxide wasn't going out. The firemen checked our home thoroughly and aired it out as the plumber shut off the gas to the fireplace. We really appreciate all that they did. Estes Park is fortunate to have this great fire department.

Roger and Betsy Leverton

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Kristi Elyce Of Estes Park Has Joined The Rocky Card As The Executive Coordinator In 2008 Kristi Elyce bought her first Rocky Card and has been an avid supporter of the card ever since. She has lived in Estes Park for 12 years and is a Colorado native. After spending her career in Human Resources, she is now the Executive Director for the Loveland High Plains Arts Council, Sculpture in the Park and

Kristi Elyce

also works for the Art Center of Estes Park.

When not working she can be found outdoors - bicycling, hiking, snowshoeing or traveling. She also is a member of the Estes Valley Sunrise Rotary and is a past President and Treasurer. Kristi is ecstatic to be working with The Rocky Card and the organization is blessed to have her.

Rocky Card Benefits Local Non-Profit Organizations Have you ever wondered where the money goes when you buy a Rocky Card each year? Fact is, every time you buy a Rocky Card, you help a local nonprofit organization.

In 2007, The Rocky Card began giving the profits from Rocky Card sales to local non-profits in the Estes Valley. It's a win-win. Locals and Estes Park visitors buy Rocky Cards and save money with participating local businesses. Then the funds from the Rocky Card are awarded to local non-profits through an annual grant process.

The Rocky Card has been giving to our community for 10 years! In January 2017, $16,000 from the sale of 2016 Rocky Cards was awarded to 16 well-deserving non-profits to support our community. Over 30 local non-profits applied for the grants and the following 16 organizations were awarded a $1000 grant from 2016 Rocky Card sales: -Boys and Girls Club -Chase the Music -Estes Park Learning Place -Estes Park Veteran Monument -Estes Park High School Technical

Theater Program -Estes Park Nonprofit Resource Center -Estes Valley Community Garden -Estes Valley Investment in Childhood -Plant a Book-Grow a Child, Families for Estes -Glen Haven Flood Relief -Harmony Foundation -Healing Waters -Life Choices -Loving Spirits -Young Artists Scholarships Have you bought your 2007 Rocky Card yet? Go to www.rockycard.com for a printablelist of local businesses that support the Rocky Card and give discounts to Rocky Card holders. You can purchase a card at Estes Park Mountain Shop, the Village Store, Rocky Mountain Gateway and Safeway.

Remember: You can support your favorite local non-profit by purchasing a Rocky Card directly from them.

The success of the Rocky Card would not be possible without the support of its partners: the Estes Park News, Estes Park Mountain Shop and the Village Store at National Park Village.

Free Tax Preparation Free tax preparation assistance is being offered by AARP Tax-Aide Volunteers will be available from now through April 14th at the Estes Park Public Library. This program is primarily for taxpayers with low- to middle-income with special attention given to persons age 60 and older.

Appointments can be made by calling 586-8116.

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

The deadline for entering is April 1,2017.

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

For more information and entry forms, go to our website or email us.

Website: www.fiberartsep.com or Email: info@fiberartsep.com.

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Estes Park EDC Welcomes New Board Members At its February meeting, the Estes Park Economic Development Corporation (Estes Park EDC) Board approved three new Board member positions. Bob Holcomb joins the Board as a representative of Town of Estes Park Board of Trustees and Greg Rosener is joining as the business owner for his new commercial real estate company.

Bob Holcomb has a long history of association with Estes Park and started visiting in the early 1970s. He majored in Political Science and Town Administration at the University of Iowa. After graduation he served in management, merchandising and, and sales training positions for a national retailer at store, district, and corporate levels. From there he moved into finance and the Certified Financial Planner designation while serving as President and Chief Executive Officer of a financial services firm. Over the years, he retained his interest in government by participating in several civic organizations and served eight years in the elected position of President of the Board of Directors of the High County Fire Protection District. He is now serving his first term as a Town of Estes Park Board Trustee.

Greg Rosener has been a resident of Estes Park and involved in the community for over 50 years. Greg studied at the University of Wyoming and finished his degree in Business Administration at CU Boulder. In the early 1970s Greg bought his fathers real estate business and started his own construction and property management business which got him involved with town politics. By the early 1970s Greg was able to buy his father's business and start his own construction and property management businesses.

This got him involved with the Chamber of Commerce and into town politics.

Greg later met with Estes Park business owner Charley Dickey about forming

what is now the Estes Park EDC. Working with the Estes Valley Partners for Commerce, Bob Holcomb

they launched the Estes Park EDC Taskforce. Until recently, Greg has worked for the Stanley Hotel to help with guiding the hotel's projects through new development and has now started his own company, Estes Park Vacation Rentals Incorporated here in Estes Park.

Estes Park EDC plans for and promotes the economic development of the Estes Valley in ways that are compatible with those qualities that make Estes Park a unique mountain community. The Corporation shall use and promote the tools of economic development to create a more dynamic, multi-generational community to the benefit of all citizens.

It is anticipated that at the next Board meeting, the Rocky Mountain Performing Arts Center will name a replacement Board member to serve on their behalf.

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Read our Virtual E-Edition at www.epnews.com I had a lovely exchange the other day while waking Sunshine. It was rather strange because I had been thinking of mentioning a woman that I always saw walking on the lake path. No matter what time Sunshine and I went for our walk, there was “The Lady of the Lake” walking as well. She was rather distinctive with her yellow back pack and looking down at her phone. We would past as strangers although we saw one another each day.

But that has changed now because of Sunshine. I had stopped and had Sunshine sitting as another dog passed and my mystery woman came over and made friends with Sunshine. She and I spoke and she told me how she had watched my puppy grow to such a beautiful and well behaved dog. She evidently had never seen Sunshine as she destroyed a baseboard or stole my supper from the counter. She was half right in admiring Sunshine and saying she was beautiful.

It seems Jackie (my Lady of the Lake) walks all day around the lake as she has disabilities that cause her pain if she sits still too long. Sunshine and I now greet and talk with Jackie each time we see one another. It is a lesson well learned. When we see others we never know them or anything about why they do something or how they think. I look forward to our chats now rather than wonder who she is or why Jackie keeps walking. She does shame me though, I told her we had walked 3 ½ miles and she said that was

minutes or until light golden brown.

Cool on rack and then dust with additional powdered sugar. Cut into bars. Not great, she had done greasing the pan gives a delightful 22 miles! Meeting crunchy crust but they are a little more her was a simple difficult to remove from pan. thing but an enrichment to me and Theresa and Ed came up last weekend Sunshine. from Louisiana. They came to escape Simple things are great. The following is Mardi Gras. Of all times, they came when we had all of that snow. Well, it was a a really simple dessert, it works up here cozy visit. Of course I loved having them; and is delicious if you like lemon. it was a sudden decision on their part beLemon Bars fore they checked the weather. We still (the easy way) Oven pre-heated to 350 degrees Total bake time 45 minutes Crust: 1 cup flour ½ cup softened butter ¼ cup powdered sugar Filling: 2 large eggs 1 cup granulated sugar 2 Tbs. flour ½ tsp. baking powder 2 Tbs. fresh lemon juice 1 tsp. lemon zest Additional powdered sugar for dusting top of bars Crust: Combine first three ingredients in a bowl and then pat the mix into an ungreased 8 x 8 inch baking pan. Bake for 20 minutes.

For the filling, in a small bowl beat the eggs then add rest of ingredients (except the extra powdered sugar). Beat together until frothy. Pour over crust and bake 25

Train Show On Track For 20th Year!

Dear Editor, It’s amazing what a passion can accomplish.

This last weekend, the Estes Valley Model Railroaders, a small hobby club in our small town, hosted a fantastic Model Railroad Show at the Estes Park Event Center. People from all over the Front Range, from places like Colorado Springs, Castle Rock, Littleton, Denver, Cheyenne, came to enjoy the show.

The Model Railroaders hosted 20 different layouts shared by clubs from the Front Range. Among those were the Youth in Model Railroading 2 layouts, Boulder Model Railroad Club, Colorado and Great Western, Greeley, Slim Rails from Colorado Springs, along with Estes Valley’s own Molly B switching layout.

There were demonstrations of switching puzzles and how to make scenery for a model railroad.

Our vendors had available all that you would need to enjoy this great hobby.

This included trains, both bought and handmade, to scenery materials, to art supplies, to electrical supplies, to artifacts and photographs.

This year we added several historical

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societies in Colorado who are working to preserve our cultural heritage of railroads and mining.

As this show is a family event, there were children’s interactive layouts and the fascinating LEGO layout. The ever popular Seek and Search game kept the little ones looking, searching and enjoying all there was to see. Two lucky children won trains donated by two of our vendors.

There was the Estes Valley Model Railroaders “Kid’s Interactive Layout” which we regularly share at the library story time and other events on the Front Range.

How fortunate we are to have the support of the community to be able to celebrate our 20th Anniversary of Rails in the Rockies. To all of you who helped at the show, supported the show and came to the show…Thank you!

Laura Trump Rails in the Rockies 2017 Director Estes Valley Model Railroaders

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had a good time and I hated to see them leave.

Guess I will have to go down there soon.

I need to go to Sparks to visit my other son and family as well. It is just such a drag getting to the airport and that entire rigmarole with security. I am glad to have the security, but it is time consuming. At least I can keep on my shoes and jacket.

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

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Estes Park Rotary Club Celebrate Rotary’s 112th Birthday By: Rita DuChateau Rotary Club of Estes Park Publicity

On February 23, 1905, Paul P. Harris, Gustavus Loehr, Silvester Schiele, and Hiram E. Shorey gathered in Loehr’s Chicago office for what would become The first four Rotarians, from left: Gustavus Loehr, Silvester known as the Schiele, Hiram Shorey and Paul P. Harris. Circa 1905-12. first Rotary From left, Rotary Club of Estes club meeting. Harris' desire for camaPark Presidents at the April 23 raderie among business associates meeting: Rev. Earl Matson, Peter brought together these four men and Sinnott, Gladys VanDrie, Paul eventually led to an international organiSumey and Thor Homme. zation of service and fellowship. Rotary’s name came from the group’s early prac"Service Above Self." tice of rotating meetings among the ofRotary now has 1.2 million fices of each member. members across the globe in

By July 1925, Rotary had grown to more than 35,000 clubs. more than 2,000 clubs and an estimated The Rotary Club of Estes Park, 108,000 members on six continents. Rowas founded in 1926. tary’s reputation attracted presidents, We celebrated Rotary’s 112th prime ministers, and a host of other lubirthday at out regular meeting minaries to its ranks. As Rotary grew, on April 23, 2017. We recogmembers pooled their resources and used their talents to serve their commu- nized members in attendance who have served as club presinities. The organization's dedication to dent and enjoyed a special cake. this ideal is best expressed in its motto,

2017 Larimer County Environmental Stewardship Awards

EP News Travels It To Dry Tortugas

Deadline: Friday, March 17 Nominate a great environmental stewardship project in Larimer County.

For details, visit: www.larimer.org/ boards/eab/Awards/awards.htm Questions regarding the Environmental Stewardship Awards should be directed to Shelley Bayard de volo, 498-5738, or sbayard@larimer.org

Citizen Meetings with County Commissioner Tom Donnelly

Wed., March 8 @ 9:00am Estes Park Senior Center 220 4th Street, Estes Park Guest: Assistant County Manager Neil Gluckman Re: Economic Development For more information on other citizen meetings, please call the Larimer County Commissioners’ O ce - 498-7010

Loggerhead Key in the Dry Tortugas is a small island off Ft. Jefferson National Park, off of Key West FL. Thom and Patty Shafer are the caretakers the island for a month and friends visited and brought them a copy of the EP News! Shown above are Steve Hooper, Lynne Nichols, Pam Vendegna, Patty Shafer, Jane Lopez and Thom Shafer. Courtesy photo

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Rhythm Future Quartet To Play In Estes Park Wednesday, March 15

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ROOTS COMMUNITY SCHOOL and the following organizations for supporting educating for Mountain Sustainability!

INKWELL & BREW

There is an exceptional musical group coming to Estes Park on March 15.

Rhythm Future Quartet consists of four phenomenal musicians, and in spectacular fashion, they are keeping alive (and advancing) the work of the great Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli – founders of the Quintette du Hot Club du France, and creators of the genre known as Gypsy Jazz.

RFQ performed in Estes Park in November for a private house party, and many of those in attendance stated that it was the singular most spectacular event they have experienced in Estes Park.

On Wednesday, March 15, they'll be returning to town for a show at the Historic Park Theatre, starting at 7 p.m.

Tickets are only $20 online ($25 at the

Genealogical Society Meeting Next Thursday, March 9 The Estes Park Genealogical Society will meet Thursday, March 9 at 4 p.m. in the Hondius Room of the Estes Valley Library. This month’s meeting will be a

working/sharing/mentoring session.

This will be an opportunity for beginning genealogists to get started with assistance from more experienced researchers. Members and guests alike are encouraged to bring their genealogical questions, “brick walls” and share family research success stories. This will be a good time to ask those questions you’ve been wanting to know the answers to! Laptops with various genealogical subscription services will be available for research.

The society meets the second Thursday of every month from January through November in the library. Anyone interested in genealogy is welcome to attend our meetings.

door), and organizers expect to sell out.

Special thanks go out to show sponsors: Elkins Distilling, Lumpy Ridge Brewing, & Snowy Peaks Winery who will be on hand at the show to provide their exceptional products. Other sponsors include: Tom Thomas of First Colorado Realty, Kind Coffee, Park Flooring, Heidi Riedesel of RE/MAX Mountain Brokers, Estes Park News, Nick Mollé Productions and Mary’s Lake Lodge.

This will be an event to remember.

Doors will open at 6, show starts at 7 and ends at 9:30, with a half-hour intermission. Be sure to catch this evening of unforgettable music and get your tickets early.

Tickets are now available at historicparktheatre.com/rhythm-future-quartet.

Sasquatch Fly Fishing Elkins Distilling Co. Snowy Peaks Wine Estes Park Yoga Kind Coffee Elephant Revival Chain Station Estes Park Mountain Shop Rocky Mountain Conservancy Liz & Becky DeCleene Open Air Adventure Park Estes Park Lumber Karen McPherson Lisa Foster Tom Sopko Marsha Hobert Our Benefit Event and Silent Auction at Inkwell & Brew on 2/22 was a success because of YOU! Thank you for all your bids, donations, purchases and support.

Stay tuned for upcoming benefits, family programs, summer programs, school-year programs and funs ways to engage with Roots.

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Fifth Annual Estes Park Friends Of Scouting Breakfast

On Friday, March 17, the Estes Park community is invited to celebrate ScoutIrish Day as we renew the camaraderie of Scouting and support Scouting in delivering the fun and values of Scouting to Estes youth.

This year’s breakfast at The Other Side Restaurant features a former Scout and Air Force fighter pilot (F-4s in Thailand and Vietnam) who as a NASA astronaut logged over 386 hours in space and in April 1990 commanded the Space Shuttle that launched the Hubble Space Telescope. We are delighted to welcome NASA Astronaut Loren Shriver, Col. USAF (ret.), speaking on: “Doing a Good Turn Daily in Space.”

In announcing the breakfast, the breakfast Chairman, Jon Thompson, observed, “Estes is fortunate to have many dedicated volunteers devoting countless hours to delivering the fun and values of Scouting to over 50 young people. As a community, we benefit from the service projects that Scouts undertake as they earn Scout ranks. We encourage the community to join us in this once a year celebration supporting Scouting, and we especially hope that former Scouts, Scouters, Eagle Scouts and Order of the Arrow members will join us.”

In addition to our speaker, the breakfast will have displays of Scout memorabilia.

A team of seasoned Scouts organized this year’s breakfast: Chairman: Jon Thompson, Owner, Light Works Commercial Photography (Eagle: Lubbock, TX), Vaughn Baker, retired Superintendent, Rocky Mountain National Park (Eagle: Billings, MT), Craig Conley, Owner, Reel Mountain Cinema (Scouter), Bob Dickeson, President Emeritus, University of Northern Colorado (Eagle: Kansas City, MO), Frank Lancaster, Estes Park Town Administrator (Eagle: Wheat Ridge, CO), Dick Life, Captain U.S. Navy (Ret) (Eagle: Athens, OH), Jon Nicholas, President/CEO Estes Valley Development Corp (Cub Scout) and Bill Marshall, retired Treasurer, Nalco (Eagle: Pittsburgh, PA).

Table sponsorships are available at $250.

This year’s breakfast goal of $6,000 is just part of the $10,000 ($206/ scout) cost to provide training, programs and camp facilities for Estes Scouts.

The Friends of Scouting breakfast is Friday, March 17 at The Other Side Restaurant (Coffee: 7:00; Buffet: 7:10; Program: 7:30 to 8:30.) Breakfast is free, but to ensure adequate seating, reservations are requested. Please contact Bill Marshall: wmmarshall@ aol.com or tel/text: 847951-1090. The program will include a Friends of Scouting “ASK.”.

Please join us. Renew the camaraderie of Scouting, and bring a friend!

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Secret Garden Tickets On Sale

Tickets for The Fine Arts Guild of the Rockies production of the musical The Secret Garden are on sale now at Macdonald Book Shop and online at fineartsguild.org.

This timeless classic tale of orphaned Mary Lennox, sent to live with her widowed uncle Archibald Craven, tells of how love heals all wounds, and how the magic of a hidden garden can awaken one’s soul and nature restores even the cripple to walk.

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

Doors open one-half hour before curtain. Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for seniors and $8 for youth 18 and under.

Admission is included in Fine Arts Guild membership, but members must order tickets for this production. Tickets

may be purchased at the door if seats are available.

Directed by Chris Wood, the cast includes players familiar to Estes Park theater-goers as well as some new faces. In alphabetical order: Haley Bart, Nancy Bell, Becky Browning, Bert Bergland, Shana Duke, Anna Eastland, Ben Edwards, Christy Florence, Rik Forschmiedt, Hannah Heckerson, Mary Hunter, Jack Klipstein, Bill McNamara, Lawrence Meredith, Larry Pierce, Rachel Ryan, Don Stewart and Michelle Taylor.

The Fine Arts Guild enthusiastically welcomes talented youth performers Haley Bart, Anna Eastland and Jack Klipstein.

The Secret Garden is produced by agreement with Samuel French. Book and lyrics by Marsha Norman; music by Lucy Simon; based on the novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett. Come and enjoy Estes Valley community theater at its finest!

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.

Director Chris Wood meets with the orchestra for the first run-through.

Director Chris Wood rehearses with the chorus.

Courtesy photos

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EVICS Thanks Donors For New Hearing Screening Tool Thanks to a generous donation from The Estes Park Salud Foundation Board and an anonymous donor, EVICS has a brand new OAE (otoacoustic emissions) machine to utilize during their free monthly developmental screenings! In the past we have partnered with local professionals to assist with the screenings which was a wonderful opportunity.

This year the screenings became more frequent and it was decided that having a machine of our own, to reach more children and families, would benefit all. All EVICS staff went through a training in order to learn the use of the machine and interpret resuts with parents. The new device has a small screen for a silent cartoon to play during the test, which enables children to be distracted and hold still during this brief assessment.

These screenings give parents the opportunity to check-out important developmental milestones for their young children ages 0-5. Children are screened for hearing, vision, speech and language, motor skills, cognitive and social/emotional development. Research shows that regular screenings of young children increases parent knowledge of child development, and results in early diagnosis of developmental delays.

When delays are addressed early,

children are more likely to begin school ready to learn and require fewer costly interventions later in life. Appointments must be made one week in advance of the screening date and are available by calling 970586-3055 or emailing kberg@evics.org. Here’s a list of screening dates and times coming up: March 13th from 5-7 p.m.

March 14th from 9-12 p.m.

April 11th from 9-12 p.m.

May 9th from 9-12 p.m.

March 15, 2017

R H Y T H M FU T U R E Q U A RT E T

At the Historic Park Theatre, Estes Park, CO

Free Paint And Stain Recycling

Bestway Painting of Estes Park is pleased to announce a new recycling program that is free to the public in the Estes Valley.

Bestway Painting will pick up from your home or business any used and unneeded paint and stain cans, full or empty, and recycle them at a designated Paint Care Program collection point in Loveland, Longmont or Fort Collins not in the Larimer County Landfill.

"We see this as a very useful way to give back to the community, and fulfill a need that is not being met and is not available in the Estes Valley," says Tim Stolz, owner of Bestway Painting.

Stolz continues, "Some people are being told to dispose of old paint and stain down the sink or toilet. Please do not do that! Paint or stain in any form is very hazardous to the environment. We will dispose of it properly, and in accordance with all laws and regulations."

If you are interested in this free service, please contact Tim Stolz, Bestway Painting at 970-518-4001.

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INFORMATION PLEASE A man tells a story about a special friend he made while just a boy. As a child, Paul’s father had one of the first telephones in their area. Paul used to listen spellbound when his mother talked to it. Paul decided that somewhere inside the wonderful device lived an amazing person—her name was ‘Information Please’ and there was nothing she did not know. ‘Information Please’ could supply anybody’s number and the correct time. Paul’s first personal experience came one day while his mother was visiting a neighbor. Amusing himself at the tool bench in the basement, Paul whacked his finger with a hammer. The pain was terrible, but there didn’t seem to be any reason in crying because there was no one home to give sympathy. As he walked around the house sucking his throbbing finger, he saw it. There it was. The telephone!

Paul got a foot stool and dragged it to the landing. Climbing up, he unhooked the receiver and held it up to his ear. “Information, Please,” he said into the mouthpiece just above his head. Soon a clear voice spoke into Paul’s ear. “Information!.” “I hurt my finger,” Paul wailed into the phone. “Isn’t your mother home?” came the question. “Nobody’s home but me”. Paul blubbered. “Are you bleeding?” the voice asked. “No,” he replied. “I hit my finger with the hammer and it hurts.” “Can you open your icebox?” she asked. He said he could.

“Then chip off a piece of ice and hold it on your finger.” It worked. After that, Paul called “Information, Please” for everything. He asked her for help with geography and she gave it. She helped him with his math. She told Paul that his pet chipmunk would eat fruits and nuts.

When, Petey, his pet canary died, almost inconsolable, Paul called her and told her the sad story. He asked her, “Why is it that birds sing so beautifully and bring joy to families, only to end up as a heap of feathers on the bottom of a cage.” She, sensing his deep pain, said quietly, “Paul, always remember that there are other worlds to sing in.”

When he was nine his family moved away. Paul missed his friend very much. As he grew into his teens, he never forgot those calls, such precious memories. She had been so patient and kind to spend her time with a young boy. Years later, on his way to college, his plane set down in the area, and he had time between flights. After a call to a friend, he, almost without thinking, called another old friend, “Information, Please”. Miraculously, he heard the same small, clear voice he knew. He said simply, “Could you tell me how to spell ‘fix’?”

Then the soft answer. “I guess your finger must have healed by now.” Paul laughed. “So it’s really you.” He expressed how often he had thought of her through the years, and she said, “I’ve missed you, too!” He said if he ever came to visit his friend he would call her. “Please do,” she said, “Ask for Sally.”

Some months later he was in the area and made that call. A different voice answered. He asked for Sally. “Are you a friend?” “A very old friend”, he answered. “I’m sorry to tell you this, but Sally became ill and passed away five weeks ago.” Then she blurted out, “Wait a minute, is this Paul?” “Yes,” Paul said. “Well, Sally left a message for you. She wrote it down in case you called. Let me read it to you. It says, ‘Tell him I still say there are other worlds to sing in. He’ll know what I mean.’”

Remember this story when you say ‘goodbye’ to your ‘Petey’ and ‘Sally’.

(Bob)

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Learn Secrets Of Growing Tomatoes With The Estes Valley Community Garden

Skip von Kaenel, CSU Master Gardener

Growing tomatoes can be challenging, especially in Estes Park’s high altitude.

The Town of Estes Park’s Senior Services Division and the Estes Valley Community Garden, Inc. invite the community to learn the secrets of growing tomatoes in the Estes Valley. This free program will take place on Tuesday, March 7 at 1:00 p.m. at the Estes Park Senior Center. Please call or stop by the Senior Center, 220 Fourth Street, to sign up.

The program will be presented by Skip von Kaenel, a Colorado State University Master Gardener. According to Skip, this

program will cover a variety of tomato growing topics, including: selecting seeds and seeding materials; creating optimal conditions for germination and planting; transplanting young plants; mulching, staking, watering, and pruning; pest management; and harvesting.

Skip von Kaenel, a retired U. S. Army officer and International Red Cross humanitarian relief delegate, has over 60 years of gardening experience in several parts of the world. He received his Colorado State University Master Gardener’s qualification six years ago. Having grown up in the south, he considers himself an enthusiastic aficionado of fine, vineripened tomatoes, and has personally experienced the significant challenges of growing them here in a cool, high-altitude environment. He loves sharing his knowledge with other gardeners.

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

Estes Valley Quilters Meeting March 8

Monday, March 6 Cheddar Broccoli soup with ham /potatoes, Relishes, Cookie Tuesday, March 7 BBQ chicken, Potato salad, Vegetable salad, Brownie Wednesday, March 8 Stuffed pork loin, Mashed potatoes /gravy, Green beans, Cobbler Thursday, March 9 Sloppy Joe / bun, Macaroni and cheese, Mixed vegetables, Cake Friday, March 10 Italian quiche, Tomato basil salad, 3-bean salad, Cookie bar

The Estes Valley Quilt Guild meets the second Wednesday of each month at Good Samaritan Village, 1901 Ptarmigan Trail. The March meeting will be held on March 8th. The business meeting begins at 6:45 p.m., however, if you arrive at 6:30, you will have time to catch up with friends. The speaker for this month’s meeting is Kelly GallagherAbbott from Jukebox Quilts. The topic for the evening is “Cutting Edge.”

If you are visiting in Estes Park, love quilts and quilting, and would like to join us, please do. We love to welcome visitors. The Guild asks for a $10 donation to help cover the costs incurred to bring speakers in to share their experiences with us.

Have you wandered into a quilt shop recently and wondered about the new

tools on display? Or discovered a new technique? Well, this program is for you. Kelly, the owner of Jukebox Quilts program, “The Cutting Edge,” will be all about the newest quilting tools, products, techniques and tricks. Her program will include a slide program and a brief trunk show. Kelly will also bring some of the new tools and products to the program for you to purchase. Bring your checkbook!

Kelly was educated in the science and art of nursing and worked as a high-risk labor and delivery nurse, but was always very interested in textiles and art. She began quilting in 1988, and shortly after that she started her family and Jukebox Quilts. She designed a fabric line, many patterns for quilts, digitized quilting and embroidery motifs and has written several books. Currently, Kelly is a co-curator (with Patt Blair) of an exhibit of Route 66 quilts that has been traveling for three years. Information about all of these exhibits can be found on www.jukeboxquilts.com. Kelly said, “I have two great passions (besides that for my family). I can’t wait to quilt every day, and I absolute adore teaching others about quilting.”

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Monday Morning Bible Study At YMCA Of The Rockies The YMCA of the Rockies Chapel Ministry invites you to participate in the next installment of a community Bible study.

The six week series, beginning Monday, March 6 at 10 a.m., will engage participants in Pastor John Ortberg’s, “The Life You’ve Always Wanted—Spiritual Disciplines for Ordinary People.” As Pastor John puts it, we will stop “trying” and we will begin “training” as followers of Christ.

Molded and transformed by the grace of God, it is possible to see real spiritual growth to better know, love and serve God. Each study includes a video vignette by

Pastor John Ortberg, along with digging into scripture, group discussion and prayer together. You don’t have to read Ortberg’s book by the same title, but for a deeper look at the topic, the book is available through Amazon or can be borrowed from the group.

Volunteer Assistant Chaplain, Rev. Dan Barwinski facilitates these studies (March 6, 13, 20, 27, April 3 and 10) for the entire Estes community, including Y staff and guests. The group meets in the Dannen Library located in the basement of the Legett Christian Center from 10:00-11:30 a.m.

The National Gallery, London.

The Town of Estes Park’s Senior Services Division is pleased to offer a Great Courses Lecture Series entitled Museum Masterpieces: The National Gallery, London. Video lectures will be taught by Professor Catherine B. Scallen, PhD, a noted art scholar at Case Western Reserve University. Discussion will be facilitated by Lois Sumey, a Senior Services volunteer. The 12-week course will be held on Mondays beginning March 6 from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. at the Estes Park Senior Center, 220 Fourth Street.

The course is free and open to the public. Participants may attend any or all sessions; no registration is required. Stop by the Senior Center for a complete list of each week’s course topics.

According to Professor Scallen, “The National Gallery, London is the only place where you can truly grasp the breathtaking scope of European painting between 1200 and 1900. Established in 1824, the National Gallery was commissioned as the people’s museum—a cultural institution meant to reflect the artistic legacy both of Great Britain and of the European continent. Inside its halls are more than 2,500 European paintings by some of Western civilization’s greatest masters, including Titan,

Rubens, and Rembrandt.”

In 24 fascinating lectures, Professor Scallen offers a memorable introduction to this remarkable artistic institution and its rich collection of masterworks. Your tour begins with an introduction that highlights the gallery's unique history, cultural mission, and aesthetic focus.

Unlike many national art collections, which developed according to the whims of the ruling monarch, the National Gallery was established and planned with a clear strategy: to amass a sumptuous collection of art that celebrates the zenith of achievement in European painting.

This DVD lecture series is produced by The Great Courses, a twenty-six-yearold educational company dedicated to producing engaging audio and video lectures by professors from leading universities.

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

Abraham Lincoln thrilled the students at Lifelong Learning Preschool with stories of his boyhood. Thanks to Kurtis Kelly we felt as if Lincoln was really with us. His stovepipe hat and black frock coat made Lincoln come alive. It is wonderful to have a resource, like Kurtis, in our community who can help make history come alive! This was a memorable event for us all. Courtesy photo

Tickets On Sale For St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon

Tickets for the Senior Center’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon are on sale now. The luncheon will be held at noon

on Friday, March 17 at the Estes Park Senior Center. Catering for All Occasions will be serving corned beef and cabbage, carrots, Irish soda bread, a festive dessert, and a party beverage. The cost is $6.50 for members of Estes Park Senior Citizens Center, Inc. or $8.50 for non-members. Stop by the Senior Center, 220 Fourth Street, with cash or check payable to Catering for All Occasions (CAO).

Sit back, relax, and enjoy a delicious meal with good friends. Estes Valley Library staff members will be returning as servers for this popular event.

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

February 22-28, 2017

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February totals: 11.2 2017 to date: 43.6

EP FEBRUARY CLIMATIC DATA

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Monthly Avg.: 0.85 Rec. Mthly. Total; 2.27 (1947)

* My 25-year average

PHASES OF THE MOON

New Moon Feb. 26th

First Quarter Mar. 5th

Full Moon Mar. 12th

Last Quarter Mar. 20th

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Crossroads To Provide Meals On Wheels Services In 2018

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Plans underway for timely transition with uninterrupted services The Board of Directors of Crossroads Ministry of Estes Park, Inc., voted unanimously at their annual strategic planning retreat on February 21, 2017, to assume responsibility for providing Meals on Wheels services in the Estes Valley, starting in 2018.

In addition to ensuring the availability of nutritious food and working with volunteers to deliver meals, Crossroads Ministry’s plans include securing a parttime staff person to effectively coordinate Meals on Wheels in the Estes Valley.

“The Crossroads Ministry Board of Directors is committed to providing food for all persons in need in the Estes Valley,” said Dr. Tim McLemore, Executive Director of Crossroads. “Expanding our services to include Meals on Wheels is a logical extension of our current programs, and we are pleased to take on primary responsibility for operating a critically-needed Meals on Wheels program in the Estes Valley.”

Following direction from the Town Board to staff to ensure the continuance of a Meals on Wheels program, Lori Mitchell, Senior Services Manager for the Town of Estes Park’s Senior Center, and Beth Headley, Program Coordinator for Senior Services, sought to help bring about the smoothest possible transition of services by providing a wealth of experience and information about the existing Meals on Wheels program to representatives of Crossroads Ministry and other key partners in the community.

“I am excited to know that Meals on

Wheels will continue to strengthen persons in our community,” Mitchell said.

“With its long history of helping residents of the Estes Valley, Crossroads Ministry is uniquely qualified to take on this important responsibility.”

Julie Lee, Executive Manager of Good Samaritan Society Estes Park Village, is excited that Good Samaritan Village will have a key role when it comes to ensuring that the best possible food is made available for Meals on Wheels. Current plans call for Morrison Community Living, a food management company that provides culinary expertise for Good Samaritan Village, to work with the dining services staff at the Good Samaritan Village to prepare and package the same tasty and nutritious food for Meals on Wheels that they currently serve to residents of Good Samaritan every day for lunch and dinner.

“Good Samaritan Estes Park Village has a strong commitment to this community, and we are glad to expand our services,” Lee said. “This program aligns with our mission ‘To share God’s love in word and deed by providing shelter and supportive services to older persons and others in need, believing that, In Christ’s Love Everyone is Someone.’”

Additional information, including opportunities for donors to help fund Meals on Wheels in the Estes Valley, will be available as plans and preparations continue to progress. Interested organizations and individuals are invited to contact Dr. McLemore at Crossroads Ministry, tim@crossroadsep.org, 970577-0610.

Steve,

Things haven’t been the same since you left!

From, your Postal Pals

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ESTES PARK HAPPENINGS

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

Mar. 3 – Mar. 17, 2017

EVENTS Mar. 3: First Friday Art Groove.

Experience Estes Park's fine art world.

Throughout the Village. 5-7pm Mar. 3 & 4: Antarctica and Beyond.

Two great nights of story telling from the Edge. The Stanley. 7:00pm Mar. 9 & 16: Dine Around Estes. $5 Tasting Plates at participating restaurants all over town. 4:30-7:30pm Mar. 10, 11 & 17: Estes Park: A Dedicated Town or Who’s in Charge.

Melodrama. Pres. Comm. Church. 7pm Mar. 11: Whiskey Warm Up: Whiskey Tasting Festival. George Hix Riverside Plaza, Downtown Estes Park. 1-4pm

MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT Mar. 3-5: Ice Skating & Fishing. Trout Haven Resorts. 10am-7pm Mar. 3: Dahlby and Nadine. Snowy Peaks Winery. 4-6pm Mar. 3: Max Wagner & Stu MacAskie.

Jazz. Earthwood Collections. 5-8pm Mar. 3: The Dempsey/Fox Duo. Jazz.

The Other Side Restaurant. 5-8pm Mar. 3: Sean Flynn. Acoustic. The Rock Inn. 6-9pm

Historic Park Theatre

Mar 3rd- March 9th 2017

Every Night: Dolby 3D @ 5pm, (Rated: PG) 2D @ 7:15 Monster Trucks Additional Matinees: Sat & Sun: 2D @ 2:15pm

Mar. 5: Piano & Natalia Tchaikovsky.

4 hands piano & solo. The Stanley. 2pm

Mar. 17: Hazel Hue. Bluegrass. Snowy Peaks Winery. 4-6pm

Mar. 5: Bingo Night. Rock Cut Brewing Company. 6-7:30pm

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

The Other Side Restaurant. 5-8pm

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

Mar. 17: James Davis. Spanish Guitar.

Twin Owls Steakhouse. 6-8pm

Mar. 7: Lip Sync Battle. Wheel Bar. 10:30pm-1:00am

Mar. 17: Ray Young. Jazz Piano.

Nicky’s Steakhouse. 6pm

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

Mar. 17: St. Patrick’s with Chain Station. The Rock Inn. 9pm-12am

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

Mar. 17: Karaoke. Lonigans. 9pm

Mar. 10-12: Ice Skating & Fishing.

Trout Haven Resorts. 10am-7pm Mar. 10: Will Thomas. Acoustic. Snowy Peaks Winery. 4-6pm Mar. 10: The Dempsey/Fox Duo. Jazz.

The Other Side Restaurant. 5-8pm Mar. 10: Terry and Ash. Acoustic Duo. The Rock Inn. 6-9pm Mar. 10 & 11: James Davis. Spanish Guitar. Twin Owls Steakhouse. 6-8pm

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

Mar. 3: Community Yoga. All-levels Yoga. Estes Park Yoga. 6-7pm Mar. 5 & 12: Taste & Create.

Snowy Peaks Winery. 3:30-5:30pm Mar. 7, 9, 14 & 15: Advanced Climbing for Kids. EP Mountain Shop. 6pm

ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK

Mar. 10 & 11: Karaoke. Lonigans. 9pm Mar. 11: Mountain Town Trio. Folk & Classic Rock. The Other Side. 6-9pm Mar. 12: Bingo Night. Rock Cut Brewing Company. 6-7:30pm

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

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

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

Nicky’s Steakhouse. 6pm

Mar. 14: Lip Sync Battle. Wheel Bar. 10:30pm-1:00am

Mar. 3 & 4: Table Wine Dinner. The Stanley. 6:30pm

Mar. 15: Rhythm Future Quartet. Jazz.

Historic Park Theatre. 7-9:30pm

Mar. 3 & 4: The Man Who Came to Dinner. Play. EPHS Auditorium. 7pm

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

Mar. 3 & 4: Karaoke. Lonigans. 9pm

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

Mar. 4: Jay Stott. Acoustic. The Rock Inn. 6-9pm

LECTURES

Mar. 10 & 11: Ray Young. Jazz Piano.

Nicky’s Steakhouse. 6pm

Mar. 3: Spoken Word & Poetry Slam.

Macdonald Book Shop. 7-9pm

Mar. 4: Mountain Town Trio. Folk & Classic Rock. The Other Side. 6-9pm

SEMINARS, CLASSES &

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

Mar. 16: Mountain Town Trio. Folk & Classic Rock. Fajita Rita’s. 6-9pm Mar. 17: Ice Skating & Fishing. Trout Haven Resorts. 10am-7pm

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

Call for details. 970-586-1223.

Free RMNP & Ranger-Led Programs.

Details: 970-586-1206 Mar. 4-5 & 11-12: Wild in Winter.

Beaver Meadows Visitors Ctr. 10-11am Mar. 4-5 & 8, 11-12 & 15: Snowshoe Walk. Reservations. 12:30-2:30pm Mar. 12. Full Moon Walk. Reservations required.

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

Mar. 4: Winter Ecology: Snowshoeing Trek for Kids & Families. 9am-1pm

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

Monday Super Saver 3D @ 2:15pm

Monday Matinees in 3D 2:15pm

$7.50 matinee $6 child tickets

Upcoming Firearm Classes

RHYTHM FUTURE QUARTET WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15 AT 7:00 PM Tickets now on Sale: online or @ boxoffice $20 advance/ $25 day of

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

Fundamentals of Pistol Shooting will be offered on March 4 and again on April 8. No previous firearms experience is required. These courses includes both classroom and live-fire training with an emphasis on firearm safety, handgun

knowledge, and marksmanship with revolvers and semi-automatic handguns. All course materials, handguns, targets and ammunition will be provided. This class exceeds the minimum state requirements to apply for a Colorado concealed handgun permit. Tuition is $120.

Defensive Pistol will be offered on March 18. This is the most advanced handgun training course offered in the NRA curriculum and is especially designed for those who want to enhance

their handgun skills far beyond the basics. Prerequisites: students must be at least 18 years of age, must have had basic handgun training within recent years, and must be familiar, effective and accurate with their pistol. Tuition is $150.

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

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All photos and Video Estes Park News/ Gary Hazelton

Members of the Estes Park High School Thespian Troup #7284 have been hard at work rehearsing the George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart comedy, “The Man Who Came To Dinner” Written in 1939, this light-hearted comedy has relevance for today's audience as it takes a look at the private lives of celebrities when they're not on the stage.

Sheridan Whiteside comes to dinner at the home of the Ohio social couple Mr. and Mrs. Stanley during the Christmas season. Unfortunately for the Stanleys, Sheridan slips and falls on the ice of the homestead steps fracturing his hip. The local doctor who is also a

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The play is directed by Jord and asst.-director, Jordan Ha Performances of “The Man To Dinner” will be at the EP rium on March 3 and 4 at 7 sion is $12 for adults, studen more information, call 970-5

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Cast members include: Sheridan Whiteside- Max Wolter Maggie Cutler- Kathryn Carnell Mr. Stanley- Eric Johnson Mrs. Stanley- Chloe Burke Richard Stanley- Jacob Bielmaier June Stanley- Annika Throne Harriet Stanley- Sophie Greenway Miss Preen- Casey Walsh John- Sean Johnson Sarah- Andra McDougal Mrs. Dexter, Convict, Choir- Mary Ringgenberg Mrs. McCutcheon, Convict, Choir- Arden Thompson Dr. Bradley- Colin Soguero Bert Jefferson- Luke Soguero Professor Metz- Scott Miller Sandy- Seth Greer Lorraine Sheldon - Molly Morgan Beverly Carlton- Avery Fichera Banjo- Nathan Zurfluh Westcott, Prison Guard- Sam Leonard Convict, Delivery Person, Radio Technician (maybe), Choir - Zoe Hester

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Plenty Of Girl Scout Cookies Left To Sell bronze awards, and saving for future adventures. Goalsetting for these projects is an integral part of the learning experience that makes the Girl Scout cookie sale the biggest girl-driven entrepreneurial program in the world!

And, according to Elizabeth Lipp, Product Sales Specialist for Girl Scouts of Colorado, “100% of the proceeds from the cookie sale stay in Colorado and support Girl

Scouting throughout the state.” This includes individual, troop, and group profits (or “cookie credits”) as well as general support for the Girl Scout Council to support all troops throughout Colorado.

Additionally, Elizabeth reports that “the only portion that does not stay in Colorado is the cost of the cookies sent to the bakery.” So our local sales benefit our local girls directly and all other Girl Scouts in Colorado indirectly.

Breeyan also reports that Hometown Heroes are non-profit groups that benefit from cash donations turned into boxes of Girl Scout cookies and these

“Dancing lets me express myself and learn about other cultures.”

“Helping at the community kitchen gives us new ideas about how we can make a difference.”

“Speaking out on issues I care about allows me to inspire others to get involved and make a difference.”

“Community gardens help make our neighborhood a fun and healthy place to lives – for everyone.”

“I like camping because you can talk with your friends, do fun things, and get to know everyone better.”

groups are selected by the troops. Many different types of community members from the Police Department, Fire Department to the Pet Association may be targeted for these sweet treat gifts. This is also part of the goal-setting and planning functions of the cookie sale.

Ok, so what do girls say about what they are doing and why they are doing it in connection with the sale of Girl Scout cookies? Just read the boxes when you buy them, but here is a sample: “We enjoy getting creative to make murals that help all girls believe in themselves.”

So, make connections with girls individually, on the phone, on line, or at a local booth sale within the next two weeks.

The sale ends Sunday, March 12th.

Troops will be conducting booth sales at the local Safeway store on the following dates: March 2, 4, 5, 7, 10, 11 & 12.

Also, girls will be at the swim and dive meet as well as the basketball game on March 11. Stock up for cool summer snacking by putting boxes in your freezer. For inquiries or to make direct contact for cookie purchases, please call the Cookie Manager, Breeyan Edwards, at 970-646-6555.

Sales of Girl Scout cookies have been brisk in Estes Park these last few weeks, but never fear - - there are still lots of cookies available. Inventories are good, according to Cookie Manager, Breeyan Edwards, and with the exception of S’Mores and ToffeeTastics all other types are still in good supply.

Breeyan reports that many troop projects will benefit from individual and group cookie profits, including summer camp, community service projects,

Jackie Tapia Villegas 12th Grade Congratulations to Jackie Tapia Villegas, the Student of the Week for March 3, 2017.

School activities Jackie enjoys are playing basketball and soccer.

Outside of school she likes hiking, painting and drawing, swimming, camping and volunteering at Our Lady of the Mountains Catholic Church.

Jackie is proud that she recently reached the requirement to graduate from ELL Class.

Her favorite quote is, “Be not afraid of life. Believe that life is worth living and your belief will help create the fact” by William James. She likes this quote because she says, “Don’t ever be afraid to live. Your belief will let you live.”

After high school Jackie plans to start her college education at Front Range Community College. She is interested in becoming a nurse or something along those lines.

Jackie loves to help out in any way she

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

can. She is flexible when it comes to doing/learning something new. She loves volunteering at church because she likes to see how children get prepared for their First Reconciliation and First Communion.

To raise awareness about colorectal cancer, Salud Family Health Center is proudly participating in Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.

Colorectal cancer is the fourth most common cancer in the United States and the second leading cause of death from cancer. Colorectal cancer affects all racial and ethnic groups and is most often found in people ages 50 and older.

The good news? If everyone age 50 and older were screened regularly, six out 10 deaths from colorectal cancer could be prevented. There are often no signs or symptoms of colorectal cancer - that's why it's so important to get screened.

Everyone can take these healthy steps to help prevent colorectal cancer: • Get screened starting at age 50

• Encourage your family members and friends over age 50 to get screened • Quit smoking and stay away from secondhand smoke • Get active and eat healthy Call Salud today at 970-484-0999 or 303-MYSALUD to schedule an appointment.

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

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The Doctors Are In: Health And Literacy Unite By: Claudine Perrault, Library Director

For decades, libraries have been a destination for reliable health information.

Readers have delved into well-researched medical volumes, or found motivation in books and videos on exercise or healthy cooking, becoming their own personal wellness advocates in the process. In this Internet age, sometimes fraught with over-information or downright misinformation, a library’s role is now even more essential in helping people navigate toward high-quality, accurate resources and materials.

In 2017, the Estes Valley Library is elevating health literacy to new heights and for some very good reasons.

First, just as reading literacy is vital to function in today’s world, other “literacies” have also become essential. Technical literacy, language literacy, financial literacy, and indeed health literacy, are interconnected components of empowering individuals, families, and entire communities.

Second, health literacy goals are a priority for us because you affirmed they’re a priority for you. In recent years, our surveys and feedback have clearly identified consistent requests for more health and wellness-themed services.

We strive always to align our goals with your needs, and health literacy is now a core objective of our Strategic Plan.

Third, while we librarians are rarely MDs, RNs, or LPCs, our specialty is of a different sort: we are conveners. The Library is a natural and ideal place to welcome the diverse professionals in our community, drawing upon the expertise of REACH (Rural Estes Alliance for Community Health), Larimer Health District’s ACPT (Advance Care Planning Team), and others.

The Library welcomes these networks for bringing their tremendous resources

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Scouting For Food To Benefit Crossroads Ministry Food Bank

This Saturday, March 4 (9 a.m. until 5 p.m.) Estes to community-level benefit through Park Boy Scout public programs in our comfortable Units will conmeeting spaces. Our Library has been duct a “Scouting one among many important organizations working together to achieve com- for Food” collection at the Estes munity-wide health literacy.

Park Safeway to The result of this wonderful effort is benefit the Crossespecially evident in the coming roads Ministry months. With the collaboration of our Food Bank in many partners, we are hosting an excitEstes Park. ing and enriching roster of programs, weaving wellness concepts into our daily Steve Lambert, Scouting’s volunteer Commissioner for Estes Park comlives, inspiring our best futures. mented, “Scouting for Food is a commuAmong the many services to help you nity service project in which boys and make informed health decisions, the Ligirls in Boy Scout units donate time and brary is hosting a “Parent Q &A” every Scouting’s name to collect food and inThursday so questions about sleep, brain crease awareness of local food bank development, nutrition (and poop!) can needs.” be answered by a medical professional.

Easter will be soon here (April 16) and The Salud-sponsored book club, ReadDr. Tim McLemore, Crossroads Mining is Doctor Recommended, continues istry’s Executive Director is anxious to to share free books to readers. In March, restock Crossroad’s shelves to prepare for read “Being Mortal,” along with the its annual Easter distribution. Estes has group. As one reviewer put it, “This senmany seasonal workers, and by this time sitive and riveting book is for anyone late in winter, Crossroads has distributed who will eventually die.” Join us for an much of its food.

End-of-Life Care series, along with othLocal Scout Units participating in the ers on Transforming the Journey of March 4 event are Pack 8 (sponsored by Loss, Movement Therapy and even the Estes Park Lions Club and which Medical Miracles. meets at the Mt. Calvary Lutheran We are privileged to welcome Dr. Church), Troop 8 (sponsored by the Christopher Reveley, Harmony Foundation Medical Director, this Monday evening, March 6, at 7 p.m., for an eyeopening journey into “Addiction 101,” a guide to understanding causes, signs, symptoms, and most importantly, pathways to treatment.

Doctors and nurses are making their rounds at the Library, creating some of the most fascinating programs on this year’s schedule. Join us at the Library this Monday—and for many more exciting programs designed to keep us on the track toward a healthy and happy tomorrow.

Joseph J. Duncan Post 119 of the American Legion), and Troop 10 (sponsored by the Presbyterian Community Church of the Rockies). On Saturday, March 4, Scouts will provide a flyer listing the most needed foods, and then collect the foods for delivery to Crossroads in Estes.

All contributions are tax deductible.

In 2016, the Scouts collected a record 2,237 pounds of food for Crossroads.

This year with Easter needs in sight, and with the community’s help, the Scouts would like to collect 2,500 pounds for Crossroads.

For food or donations, Crossroads Ministry may be contacted at: 970-577-0610 or via their website: www.crossroadsministryofep.org.

Please come to help Crossroads and to say hello to your local Scouts at Safeway this Saturday, March 4.

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

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

Volunteers will meet one on one with individuals to complete their plans at the Library. To learn more about the training and volunteer opportunities please contact Mindy Rickard at 970-482-1909.

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

AARP Tax Assistance Tax assistance will be available four days per week, most weeks, until April 14th.

Tax assistance is by appointment only. To make an appointment call the library at 970-586-8116, and press 3.

Northern CO Writers Group Meet-up Monday, March 6, 2017 6:30-8 p.m., at the fireplace.

Addiction 101 presented by Dr. Christopher Reveley Monday, March 6, 2017, 7-8:30 p.m., Hondius Room.

A beginner’s guide to understanding causes, signs, symptoms, brain pathology and the principles of treatment. Dr. Reveley will present the modern understanding of substance and behavior addictions.

There will be time for comments and questions at the end of the program.

Citizenship Class Every Monday in March, 7-8:30 p.m., Wasson Board Room.

Great Decisions Discussion Group Tuesday, March 7, 2017, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., Wasson Board Room.

CLUB 678 Super STEM Challenge Tuesday, March 7, 2017, 3:45-6 p.m., Hondius Room Super STEM Challenge! Ages 11-14 How many books can a paper bridge hold? Have fun with science, technology, math, and engineering challenges at the library. Compete for prizes! Register at estesvalleylibrary.org.

EPNRC Lunch & Learn Roundtable Discussion Wednesday, March 8, 2017, 12-1:30 p.m., Hondius Room.

Pinterest Party @ The Library Thursday, March 9, 2017, 7-8:30 p.m., Hondius Room DIY Pinterest projects, every other month throughout the year!

Weave a Garlic Basket! No experience necessary, and everything you need will be supplied. Register at estesvalleylibrary.org.

Toddler Dance and Move Friday, March 10, 2017, 11-11:30 a.m., Hondius Room Toddlers move, shake, twirl and dance as Courtney Frazier of Center Stage Dance leads 20 minutes of movement activities.

Inauguration of Plaza Comunitaria Friday, March 10, 2017, 2-3:30 p.m., Hondius Room Photo Editing with GIMP Wednesday, March 15, 2017, 4-5:30 p.m., Computer Commons GIMP is a free photo-editing program.

We'll rotate, crop, adjust colors, re-size, and touch-up digital photos. BYO pictures saved on a flash drive or your cloud account. This class is best for people with intermediate computer skills including file management. Register at estesvalleylibrary.org.

Financial Book Club Wednesday, March 15, 2017, 7-8:30 p.m., Wasson Room Meets on the third Wednesday of the month. New members may join (or visit) at any time. Email myelick@estesvalleylibrary.com if you would like to attend for the first time.

Nineteen Seventeen Book Club Thursday, March 16, 2017, 10-11:30 a.m., Estes Park Museum Club Nineteen Seventeen is a brand new book club for people who want to read about the wild west, outdoor adventures, historical fiction, nonfiction history genre books and local history.

Copies of selected titles will be provided by the Estes Valley Library in partnership with the Estes Park Museum. March's Title: ‘Joe Mills of Estes Park’ by James Pickering.

Register at estesvalleylibrary.org.

Money Matters - Part I Thursday, March 16, 2017, 6:30- 8:30 p.m., Wasson Room Taking care of your money is important, but sometimes it is difficult to know "all you need to know." This short twopart course is designed to review basic money management concepts. Part I will cover financial goal setting, banking, checking, savings, fees, and taxes. Knowing how to complete financial tasks will make your life easier and your money last longer. Register at estesvalleylibrary.org.

Book Club Social: The Return of One Book One Valley Thursday, March 16, 2017, 7-9 p.m., Hondius Room Book Clubs: Please RSVP to chomanwendell@estesvalleylibrary.org.

Story Explorers age 3-5: ‘Strega Nona’ Saturday, March 18, 2017, 11:15- 11:45 a.m., Hondius Room In Story Explorers we’ll read a story and then engage in activities surrounding the theme of the book. Each family will receive a copy of the book to take home.

Story Explorers Book Club is open to families with children age 3-5 years old and registration IS required for each ses-

sion because supplies are limited. Register at estesvalleylibrary.org.

Saturday Book Club: ‘The Miniature World of Marvin and James’ Saturday, March 18, 2017, 2-3:30 p.m., Hondius Room The book club is for beginning and developing readers (K-3rd grade) to add to the enjoyment of reading (or being read to). Once registered, come into the library to pick up a copy of the book to read prior to the Club. Come for lively discussion, crafts, games and snacks.

Miniature World of Marvin and James Make felt beetle magnets! Register at estesvalleylibrary.org. iPad & iPhone Basics Monday, March 20, 2017, 10-11:30 a.m., Wasson Board Room An overview of the basics: connecting to the library’s Wi-Fi, searching the Internet, taking pictures and videos, using the App Store, sending messages, and adjusting settings to personalize your device.

Bring your own iPad and/or iPhone.

Register at estesvalleylibrary.org.

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

Try-It Tuesday! Colorful Felted Easter Eggs Tuesday, March 21, 2017, 4-5 p.m., Hondius Room

Beautiful felted eggs are created with water, roving wool and busy hands. The result? A colorful creation to take home. Kids in K-5th grade. Register at estesvalleylibrary.org.

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

Managing Performance Issues (SBDC/EDC) Thursday, March 23, 2017 5- 7 p.m., Wasson Room. Presented by Larimer SBDC Conflict is almost inevitable in the workplace, yet managers most often avoid it. It pays to give the right feedback the right way. In this session, participants will examine the feedback process from hiring to coaching … or even terminating. Participants will learn hiring practices that ensure team success, why frequent, direct feedback prevents conflict, and a "bridge model" that makes disciplinary actions easier.

Register to attend this free workshop at estesvalleylibrary.org.

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

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

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

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

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Addiction: America’s Epidemic chronic, relapsing disease of the brain, with consequent, predictable behaviors, Medical Director/Harmony Foundation has led us to consider the contributions of An epidemic involves the outbreak of a genetics, early life experience and ongodisease that spreads quickly, affecting ing neurochemical and behavioral adapmany members of a population at the tations to substance use. With these new same time. The disease of addiction is tools in hand we can begin to address doing just that in our country right now. prevention at the individual, family and If the 80 deaths per day currently caused community levels. And, as a result, treatby substance overdose were due to Ebola ment will become more diverse, compasvirus there would be widespread panic. sionate and effective.

And, if the number of people taken down by a serious infectious disease had tripled All are welcome to join Dr. Chris Revein the last few years, as it has with addic- ley on March 6 from 7-8:30 p.m. in the Hondius Room at the Estes Valley Library tion, a public health crisis would be defor a talk on addiction. clared.

By: Christopher Reveley, MD

Previously dismissed as a problem of social, economic and ethnic minorities, addiction now directly or indirectly affects Americans from all walks of life. Almost everyone knows or is related to someone whose life has been profoundly affected by a substance or behavioral addiction. Long ignored, this disease and its costs have begun to emerge from the darkness of guilt, shame and misunderstanding into the light of medical, political and media attention.

Simply describing addiction is the easy part: The inability to stop using mood-altering chemicals despite profound medical, psychological and social consequences is the primary hallmark of the disease. Consequences may take the form of life-threatening infectious diseases, life-altering legal events, loss of jobs, marriages and relationships with family and friends as well as a deep, long-lasting state of hopelessness. Mental illness travels hand-in-hand with addiction and is often self-treated with alcohol and other drugs or may be caused by chronic use of substances. Sadly, the short-term solution to pain, physical or emotional, offered by substance use can become a much bigger long-term problem.

The treatment of addiction has been more challenging and has traditionally focused on a black or white approach to behavior change; variations on the "just say no" theme that leave behind many of those who suffer uncontrollable urges.

The most successful, peer support groups like AA and NA, encourage the individual to admit helplessness, accept a higher power and the support of others who have conquered the same affliction. Participation has been predicated on complete abstinence from the substance of abuse along with, until recently, other medications prescribed to address substance cravings and mental illness. This approach has helped millions and the evolving paradigm will always be useful either alone or in combination with other modalities of treatment.

More recently, our awareness of the overwhelming addictive power of drugs other than alcohol, such as synthetic opioids, cocaine and methamphetamine, has led to a more broad understanding of addiction itself and has generated new models of treatment,medical, psychological and social. Seeing addiction as a

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Another Construction Project Slated For Estes Park: “Building For The Current And Next Generation” Set back along Mall Road is an unobtrusive quaint mountain church building—Estes Park Baptist—serving a dedicated group of Christians who enjoy the strong sense of fellowship when assembling to praise, sing, teach, and worship Jesus. Following the 2013 flood─ early in 2014─you may have noticed large tents and trailers on the property that housed over 300 people affected by the flood.

The Southern Baptist Disaster Rebuild partnered with the feeding and housing of the volunteers as they served the community. Now the church is involved in another project—expanding the current facility to include a new kitchen and fellowship hall. Much of The Building for the Current and Next Generation project will be performed by selfless volunteers.

Site preparation will begin shortly.

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Land Of Mystery, Culture, Survival: An Insider’s Journey To Albania

This Tuesday, the public is invited to take a journey to one of the world’s most intriguing places—a land famous for customs that trace back to ancient times—a mysterious place that very few have visited firsthand. That place is Albania, which for decades had been one of the most difficult places to visit, and yet which holds a rich cultural heritage.

Leading Tuesday’s exploration into this alluring land is award-winning humanitarian and special guest Arnold Geiger.

Geiger will be joined by Estes Park’s own Joanna Stensland, who herself lived for six years in one of Albania’s most remote regions.

“Albania: from Accursed Mountains to the Adriatic Sea” is a free presentation taking place March 7 at 7:00 p.m. at the Estes Valley Library, and sponsored by the nonprofit Nehemiah Gateway.

Arnold Geiger has lived in Albania since the 1990s, and in 2008 he was awarded Germany’s highest civilian honor, the German Federal Cross of Merit (Bundesverdienstkreuz) for his humanitarian work. Geiger is the founder of Nehemiah Gateway, an international aid organization currently working in seven countries to empower people to sustainably determine their lives in dignity and independence.

Co-presenter Joanna Stensland will share her recollections of arriving in a remote northern region of Albania in 1991.

She and her husband Erik were the first foreigners that many Albanians in that region had ever met. Other special guests include Elis Tarelli and Arlinda Merdani, native Albanians who currently work at Nehemiah Gateway headquarters in Nuremburg.

With terrain that spans from its Adri-

atic coastline to mounGreece, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Uganda, tains reaching over 9,000 feet, AlSouth Sudan, and Mexico. It has worked bania is a spectacular yet little exfor the longest, and most substantially, in plored country. Travelers find it Albania, with projects ranging from basic both challenging and rewarding to humanitarian aid to the establishment, in navigate. With a population of less 2008, of an accredited international unithan three million people, it is one versity. of the poorest countries in Europe, and until 1991, one of the most Make plans to attend this Tuesday’s free difficult to visit. For almost 50 presentation, sponsored by Nehemiah years, it was governed by the rigid Gateway in Estes Park. Treats and recommunist dictatorship of Enver freshments will be on hand. To learn Hoxha. During that time, some more about the nonprofit organization, 43,000 Albanians were imprisvisit www.nehemiah-gateway.us Nuremburg, Germany, Nehemiah Gateoned, sent to internment camps, or exeway runs or supports projects in Albania, cuted, and one in three were forced to spy on their own families and friends.

When the dictatorship fell and borders opened in 1991, the world discovered a country with little economic development, crumbling infrastructure, and a population struggling to come to terms with 50 years of some of the worst oppression the world had seen.

Twenty-five years later, Albania presents a startling contrast between urban areas that are modern and even affluent, and impoverished, underdeveloped rural areas where services are unreliable, roads in disrepair, and unemployment high.

The present-day culture and traditions in many regions of Albania have ancient origins, and are distinctive and sometimes surprising.

Tuesday’s event also commemorates the 2015 opening of Nehemiah Gateway’s US Back row, from left: Jeremy Collinet, Jack Smith, Tom Thomas, Brad Barnett, Christian office, located right here in Estes Park.

Collinet. Middle row, from left: Sue Magnuson, Kim Sandell, Penny Brisbin, Lori Smith, Staff, board, and friends of Nehemiah Judy Nystrom. Front row, from left: Julia Daley, Ellen Benes, Glinda Doyle.

Gateway USA will be on hand to share how this organization now has an active local connection. Headquartered in Julia Daley, Sue Magnuson, Judy Nysoverall satisfaction rating is displayed on trom, Lori Smith and Tom Thomas of the consumer websites First Colorado Realty have been granted (www.QualityService.org and the highest level of service achievement www.RatedAgent.com) where buyers and in the real estate industry, Quality Serv- sellers have the ability to select a real esice Certified® Platinum. Additionally, tate professional based upon each agent’s Christian & Jeremy Collinet have revalidated record of service satisfaction. ceived the achievement of being granted “Nothing is more important to a the Quality Service Certified® Gold sta- prospective client in selecting a profestus. This is in recognition of excepsional than the service results achieved Pho Thai, Hunter’s Chop House, The tional service satisfaction measured and with past clients,” says Larry D. Romito, Grubsteak, Ed’s Cantina, La Cabana Mexican Grill, Claire’s on the Park, Estes compiled for 2016, by Leading Research President and CEO of QSC. He adds, Corporation (LRC).

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Estes Park’s Thursday Night Dine Around Takes Place In March Join us in Estes Park every Thursday night in March for a town-wide dine around event! Dozens of restaurants all throughout The Village will offer a $5 tasting plate from 4:30-7:30 p.m. with a different menu each week.

Stop by two or three restaurants each week to see friends, join in the fun, and taste great food from all different restaurants! Participating Restaurants are: Smokin Dave’s BBQ, Sweet Basilico, You Need Pie! Diner, El Mex Kal, Café de

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Newcomers Club Meeting March 16th part of the year.

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

The Estes Park Newcomers Club will hold it’s March general meeting of the 2016/2017 year on Thursday, March 16th at Hunter’s Chop House. Hunter’s Chop House is located at 1690 Big Thompson Road. Check-in and social time will begin at 5:30 p.m. The restaurant will be offering a buffet dinner including BBQ chicken, pork loin, vegetable, mashed potatoes, salad, roll and dessert. Cash bar, complementary tea and coffee are also provided. Carpooling is always encouraged. After our dinner, our program will be presented by the new Rocky Mountain National Park Superintendent, Darla Sidles, and she will be speaking about Rocky Mountain National Park.

Prospective members are welcome and may attend up to two general meetings before joining. At March’s meeting, members may renew their annual membership and prospective members may join by paying the fee of $15.00 per household/individual for the remaining

Estes Park, CO 80517.

Reservations are required in advance no later than noon, Friday, March 10th. Members or interested guests may register for the meeting at www.estesparknewcomers.org by listing the full name of each person attending. Your reservation is confirmed only when you receive an email reply.

Summer in the Park with Darla It’s never too early to get ready for summer here in Estes Park, Colorado, so we have invited Darla Sidles, our new Rocky Mountain National Park Superintendent, to join us.

Darla began her career as a Student Conservation Association volunteer in 1986 with the U. S. Forest Service in

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Darla comes to Rocky Mountain National Park from Saguaro National Park where she had served as superintendent since 2009. Sidles also served as deputy superintendent of Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia from 2006 until 2009. Prior to that engagement, Superintendent Sidles served at Grand Canyon Parashant National

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We all know that last summer we saw record-breaking numbers visit our special park so come and hear from our new park superintendent as she navigates the planning for summer in the park.

Newcomers meetings are held the third Thursday of each month, September through May (except December).

Luncheons or dinners provide opportunities to hear from community members and the opportunity to experience different restaurants in the Estes Valley and for the restaurants to showcase their offerings at a reasonable price. The reservation price may vary each month.

The Estes Park Newcomers Club, founded in 1965, is a social, nonprofit and non-discriminatory organization. It was founded to help adult residents of the Estes Park area learn about the community while developing new friendships. A household/individual membership is open to any resident who has not been a member previously. Membership participation is limited to five years. Prospective members can join at any time. For membership information contact Tami and Dan Scace or Rod Unruh at epnewcomers@gmail.com or visit www.estesparknewcomers.org. Please come and join us!

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Art Education Opportunities Offered At The Art Center In March younger family member or friend and budding artist. (Accompanied young folks should be at least nine.) (Unaccompanied young folks need to be at least 13.)

Sandy’s art is a collection of mixed media collage including textures, papers, graffiti, acrylic and oil paints. The multistep process used in creating her art is what shows up on the canvas full of life and movement. She exhibits her artwork at Madison & Main in Greeley, CO and Lola’s Fresh Patina, Loveland, CO where The Art Center of Estes Park is offering a variety of educational opportunities in March.

Saturday, March 18, at 7:00 p.m., Chuck Benson will return to give another free presentation, “Two Modern French Masters of Painting- Henri Matisse and Raoul Dufy.”

Chuck will lead us through the examination of the work of world-renowned national treasure of France, painter, fauvist, and humanist Henri Matisse. The talk will start with his development of such iconic works as “The Dance of Life,” “Blue Nude” and “Harmony in Red.” The master’s paper cut-outs will also be explored. From here, the less known but equally brilliant Raoul Dufy’s work will be examined with such masterpieces as “La Fee Electrcite” and “Regatta at Cowes” along with many others. Dufy’s effect upon film set design cannot be underestimated with such shining examples as those used in “An American in Paris” with Gene Kelly and Leslie Caron.

Fun Flowers with Sandy Fritz, March 11, (Sat.) 1:00-4:00 p.m. Non Members $60, Art Center Members $54, Class fee includes materials.

Fun Flowers is a creative journey into mixed media collage. This technique will be taught in an easy going atmosphere and will be a good opportunity to work with new mediums and ideas. It will include hand painted papers, texture, acrylic paint and spray paints. You will complete the art piece in this workshop.

This class is perfect for adults (beginners to experienced artists in any medium) who may wish to attend with a

she also has a studio. She has been teaching Fun Flower Workshops since 2012 and thoroughly enjoys bringing the art of collage to people’s fingertips.

"My art is whimsy, much like myself. I love to laugh. My art expresses how I view the world; full of life, color and emotion. I use hand-paint papers that are torn into little pieces then reconstructed alongside graphic and textural elements in vibrant fun themes. My art exhibits that it is the smaller things that become a bigger image, which in turn makes the world go round. Enjoy!"

Aspen Watercolor (Intergenerational Class) with Vickie Mastron, March 18 (Sat.) 10 a.m.-12:00 noon Class Fee: $15. All materials provided.

Students will choose between various types of watercolor media including

crayons, colored pencils, cake and tube paints to create wonderful aspen scenes in watercolor.

Felting Fun with Rebecca Gilberto, March 25, (Sat.) 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Non Members $25, Art Center Members $22.50. Additional $25 Materials fee to be paid directly to the Instructor at the time of class.

Students will work to complete two projects, a scarf and a sampler square, using various felting techniques. Students are asked to bring a number of towels in

various sizes to class.

Art Center members receive a 10% discount on all adult classes and purchases.

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Intergenerational classes are affordable and are designed to be enjoyed by all ages (children under six years of age are welcome if accompanied by an adult).

All classes and presentations take place at the Art Center unless noted otherwise. Pre-registration is advised/requested to insure space and material availability in class. Payment is due at the time of registration. Registration may be done online.

The Art Center is located at 517 Big Thompson Avenue, in Middle Stanley Village, below Safeway and above Subway. Visit the gallery to enjoy art of a variety of media made by local and regional artists. Winter gallery hours are Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. The current exhibition features the art of students mentored by Art Center Artists, as well as the varied media art by the remaining Art Center artist members. Join us tonight 5:00-8:00 p.m. to celebrate March’s “First Friday.” The Art Center of Estes Park is a nonprofit organization which provides a facility to support the work of local and regional artists, striving to promote exhibition, education, and excellence in the visual arts. Proceeds benefit the artist and contribute to the Art Center’s education and community outreach. To register for classes, or for more information, please call the Art Center at 970-586-5882 or visit our website at www.artcenterofestes.com and click on “Classes.”

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The League of Women Voters and Community Recycling Committee met Thursday and set goals for the 2017-2018 year. While we serve as a committee of the League, we also accept committee members who are not League members, so we host an annual retreat at which we evaluate strengths and weaknesses and set goals and budgets for the coming year.

Our primary objective will be the 2021 deadline, the expected date when the Larimer County Landfill will close. This subcommittee will study possible options available for trash in the Estes Valley (landfill, recycling and composting). We will then lend our support toward obtaining optimal solutions.

Our Estes Recycles Event now has three sponsoring organizations. April 22 (Earth Day) at the Presbyterian Community Church of the Rockies (PCCR).

LWV & CRC will be hosting the FreecycleEstes and E-cycling. Sunrise Rotary will provide the Shredathon for excess paper containing personal information.

As always, when we work together, we can accomplish so much more.

Our three remaining goals reflect specific items that could use enhanced methods of recycling here in the Estes Valley.

Cardboard is an issue. Estes Park imports vast amounts of cardboard. Master Graphics and the UPS Store accept what they can for reuse, but the volume of boxes arriving exceeds the room in their “closets.” Estes Park Brewery and Snowy Peaks Winery provide free boxes to all that can use them (moving? storing?).

Still, we have an abundance of cardboard.

While recycling is better than stuffing the landfill, single streamed cardboard is easily contaminated by other recyclables, particularly glass. The cleaner the card-

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board, the better the recyclability. Yet, to have each household running cardboard to the lower valley is also less than ideal.

So we have decided to form a Cardboard Subcommittee to see what solutions can be found.

Keeping glass out of single streaming prevents contamination (by glass shards) of cardboard and other recyclables.

JoAnn Batey’s Glass Subcommittee continues their quite successful redirection efforts. The “Glass Only” bin is located in the Event Center parking lot – just below the Transit Shelter. The glass is 100% recycled by Clear Intentions, a company who sells the remanufactured glass to companies making glass products. Glass must be transparent, but all colors are accepted. Mirrors and windows are not eligible due to unrecoverable additives. The current goal is to expand the storage capability for glass.

We also intend to form a subcommittee dedicated to eliminating, or at least reducing, the proliferation of one time use plastic bags. Safeway is an immense help by recycling bags in existence (as long as people bring them to the store). Still, we have an unnecessary abundance decorating our hillsides and our Riverwalk. If you do not think this is a problem, check out the photo above of a local elk wearing a plastic bag in his antlers! Wildlife can be as innocent as children. Curiosity often exposes them to danger.

Of course, other existing projects will continue as well. Paint collection (Best Way Painting) is the newest addition to Planet Partners and we are planning sailboats for the craft booth this year. Please note: Boats require real corks. Cardboard tubes filled with foam will not work.

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Estes Park Football Coaches Preparing For Fall

It may be the middle of winter in the mountains, but Estes Park’s football coaches are already preparing for the 2017 season. Last weekend, a group of eight Estes Park coaches traveled to Westminster to participate in the Glazier Football Coaching Clinic. The effort was organized by Varsity Head Coach Tom Creech, who made a point to include the coaches of the high school, middle school and youth teams.

Every one of the town’s football teams, from 3rd grade up to varsity, sent at least one coach to the clinic, which featured presentations from successful youth, high school, college and professional coaches. The Bobcat contingent spent time absorbing new information from presenters and also meeting with one another to discuss the future of the town’s football program.

“It was valuable for the different coaching staffs to spend time connecting at this event, ” said Tom Cousineau, Head Coach of the Middle School team. “Being in the middle school, our staff has the opportunity to coordinate with not only the youth coaches below us, but also the high school coaches above us, to ensure that we are providing the best possible progression for our kids. Football is a complicated sport, so getting all coaches on the same page in regards to our playbook, terminology, and even the techniques we are teaching is so important. ” Using consistent terminology throughout all levels of the program is not only aimed at improving on-field success, but also at increasing the safety of the game.

Dave Hocker, a 3rd-4th grade coach, explained that efforts are being taken by Estes Park coaches to minimize the risk of injuries for all players. “Last year our coaches were all certified by USA Football through their “heads up” campaign,” said Hocker, “But one of the exciting things about a clinic like this is learning the newest trends in the sport. ” This year, the concept of “shoulder tackling” has been gaining a lot of momentum, and Cousineau has led the

charge for Estes Park coaches to get trained in this technique. “Teams who have taught shoulder tackling have seen significant decreases in head injuries, and by committing to teach this technique across all levels, I really think we are taking steps to continually increase the safety of the sport,” said Hocker.

Other topics covered at the clinic included in-game strategies, play-calling, new technological developments, strength training techniques, and even character development. Aaron Dorman, a 5th-6th grade coach, attended a session that challenged coaches with new ideas on motivation, discipline, and communication. “It was great to hear suggestions from successful coaches about how making the smallest tweak in my delivery can make a huge difference for a player not just at practice, but in his life in general,” Dorman said. “All of us [coaches] love the sport, but our main reasons for coaching are really about mentoring, helping develop life skills, and watching these boys develop into young men the community can be proud of. ” With such enthusiastic participation from coaches of all levels, Creech came away from the weekend encouraged about the program’s trajectory. "It was great to have several coaches attend, and the benefits of a clinic like this cannot be understated, ” said Creech. “Our [varsity] staff in particular really focused on ways to improve our weight training program.

One of the biggest draws for me at the clinic was the opportunity to visit with a coaching staff from Florida on this very topic. We spent several hours together discussing the success of their training program, which has not only produced tremendous overall strength development, but is also designed to minimize joint injuries.

“I’m hoping to continue consulting with this staff and to implement some of their concepts into our year-round training.

Our program is headed in the right direction, and this weekend we took some big steps forward at all levels.”

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Combined Jazz Bands Give Annual Concert Together entitled “Broadway. ” If the audience likes familiar tunes, “Broadway, ” will make them want to sing right along.

Neither band could get along without a On Wednesday, March 8 at 7:00 p.m. at the Estes Park High School (EPHS) Auditorium, the public is invited to hear, not one but two outstanding local jazz bands. The EPHS Jazz Band and the Jazz Big Band (JBB) will give their annual side-by-side concert, beginning with the high-school group and ending with two numbers that the two jazz bands will perform together. Sitting together, side-byside, the adults remember and appreciate the effort it takes to master a musical instrument, and the students can see firsthand that they are investing their efforts into a life-time avocation, perhaps even a passion for making music.

The EPHS Jazz Band, under the direction of the Estes Park Schools’ Director of Bands, Sheridan Monroe, will start off with Ralph Ford’s arrangement of “Vehicle, ” Peterik’s 1970s, fastest selling single in the history of Warner Bros. Records.

The next three selections are all originals, not just arrangements: “Make it Snappy” is an upbeat swing tune; “Jim Bim” is a fast shuffle; and “Flow Chart” is a fusion and rock chart. Stepping back into the 1950s, the EPHS Jazz Band will finish with Bobby Byrd’s “Little Bitty Pretty One, ” arranged by Gray.

Fittingly enough, the Jazz Big Band, directed by Loren Johnson, will open its portion of the program with a jazzy arrangement of George Gershwin’s beloved “Strike up the Band. ” Next, a more mellow but equally familiar tune will be “The Shadow of Your Smile, ” here made even more memorable with a trombone solo by Curtis Fox. After “Just Friends” and “Alone Together, ” the JBB will play a medley that features both the trumpet section ( Loren Johnson, Carrie Kroutil, Dan Timbrel, and Lisa VonBargen) and the trap drumset (Juan Torres),

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Levi will be playing the trap set for the final, combined numbers. As a finale, Sheridan Monroe will conduct both jazz bands in a funk chart by James Brown, entitled “Cold Sweat, ” arranged by Gray.

As Ms. Monroe says, “James Brown is a large contributor to the evolution of funk music. The players’ parts are more percussive, acting as interjections into the melody that continue throughout the tune. ” The last piece on the program will be “I Wanna Be Like You” from The Jungle Book. Ms. Monroe notes that the students

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very versatile and talented young member of both of their rhythm sections: Levi Carpman, the son of Pam and Russ Carpman. He has been playing bass since he was eight years old. As a Freshman, three years ago, he began playing the electric bass guitar right along with the adults in the JBB. However, he is now making percussion his major focus. A Junior this year, he not only plays the drum set in the EPHS Jazz Band, but he is also the EPHS marching band “center snare drum” and percussion leader. He is essential as a percussionist with the Village Concert Band as well. In fact, he even mentors sixth-grade band students every other school day. He says that Juan Torres, the high-school percussion instructor, has “pretty much taught me everything I know about percussion. ” Already looking to the future, Levi hopes to pursue music at CSU. So given his preference for the drums,

are thrilled to be performing these pieces with the JBB. Many of her current students heard the JBB perform “I Wanna Be Like You” a few years back and “have been requesting to play it ever since then.”

This is the kind of mutual encouragement that these annual, combined band concerts often develop.

All of the local band concerts are generously performed for the public free of charge, including this one and also the upcoming combined EPHS Concert Band/ Village Band Concert scheduled for 7:00 pm, Wednesday, March 18th, a date to mark on every music lover’s calendar. The program for that concert will feature the percussion sections in two pieces: “Riverdance, ” and “Foundry, ” both of which will give Levi another chance to show his musical skills. Everyone who comes should watch the back row of the concert band, or even of the jazz band because that is where the action is.

Tour Estes Park To Donate Proceeds To Glen Haven Town Hall Rebuild More than three years after the devastating flood of September 2013, local communities continue to rebuild. The flood transformed West Creek into a raging torrent which damaged or destroyed countless homes and businesses, including the historic Glen Haven Town Hall.

This was a great loss as it took from the community a place for people to gather together. Bruce Davies, owner/operator of Tour Estes Park, a nature and history driving tour company, wants to do his part to help with its reconstruction.

Thus, during the month of March 2017, Tour Estes Park will donate 10% of its proceeds to Glen Haven’s Town Hall Building Fund.

Says Mr. Davies: “This is personal. As lucky long-time residents of Estes Park,

my wife and I have grown to love the town of Glen Haven. ” Although Bruce is a professional guide who shares the first-time thrill of his guests every time he revisits Rocky Mountain National Park, his personal time is more often spent on the trails in and around Glen Haven, accompanied by his wife Sarah and their dog Raven. Particular favorites are the Dunraven Glade area and the Crosier Mountain trail. And after hiking, there is no better treat than a cinnamon roll at the Glen Haven General Store. Bruce adds: “As a historian, I also like the idea that space in the new Town Hall will be dedicated to the Glen Haven Historical Society. ” For information on booking a tour, please call Bruce at 303-260-8134, or visit his website at TourEstesPark.com.

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Great Pets Need New Forever Homes

Barkley is a very healthy 8-9 year old spaniel mix, he is good with people, other dogs and loves cuddling with everyone! He is a nice, small dog who weighs 19 lbs. Barkley is not recommended for a home with kids under 10.

Junior is a six year old lab mix who is a very friendly fellow! He is good with thor of two books dedicated to the great dogs, cats and kids. He has had a leg inRussian pianist, composer and pedajury, but still enjoys short walks. He is gogue Sa-muil Feinberg. very loving and calm.

Natalia Burmeister-Tchaikovsky’s faTag is a playful one year old who does ther, Vladimir Burmeister, grandnephew well with children and dogs of all sizes. of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, was a choHe is kennel trained and very sweet and reographer, famous for the original prohappy.

He would do best in a home with duction of “Swan Lake” in Moscow and older kids.

Paris. Natalia’s versatile musical career Snow is a 20 year old white dove who includes solo performances, playing in is very sweet with a peaceful coo. Snow chamber ensembles and instrumentalists enjoys baths and is used to being hansonata evenings. dled.

Join us for this extraordinary trio perSophia is and eight year old long hair forming four hands and six hands piano. calico.

She is looking for a nice older There will be no concert March 12. We person or couple to adopt her. She is are pleased to announce the return of beautiful but a bit shy and should go to a Peggy Lyon, piano and Gregory Dufford, home without children. clarinet on March19. The Seicento Stop down to the Pet Lodge at the AniBaroque Ensemble close out the month th mal Medical Center on Manford Avenue of March on the 26 . or call 586-9282 for more information Music Festival attendees will receive a about any of the above pets.

20% discount for brunch or dinner on Carl has had a rough life and is need of the day of the concert, courtesy of the a new, loving, forever home. Carl is two Stanley Hotel Cascade Restaurant. Addiyears old, neutered and fully clawed. He tional parking is available next to the is currently under the care of the Animal Concert Hall and behind the Stanley Hospital of the Rockies located at 453 Hotel.

Pine River Lane, call 970-586-4703 for Every concert series needs an excellent more information or to make an appointvenue and the beautiful Stanley Hotel is ment to meet Carl. the perfect mountain setting for an hour All pets are offered through the Pet Asof wonderfully relaxing Sunday aftersociation of Estes Park, a non-profit ornoon entertainment. We are grateful to ganization that works to find homes for the Stanley Hotel Management and staff stray and abandoned pets, control dog for their incredible support and generosand cat populations by funding sterilizaity. Thank you to Bob’s Piano Service, tion programs and educate members of our weekly and series sponsors, and the the community about the humane treatGriffin Foundation. ment of animals and the responsibilities For further information, contact our of pet ownership. The Estes Park Pet Asbusiness office at 970-586-9519 or visit sociation is your local humane society. our up to date web site: estesparkmusicfestival.org. To receive weekly updates of our concerts and upcoming events, Snow please send an email to estesparkmusicfestival@gmail.com. Like us on Facebook for photos and events.

The 2017 United States Tour International Duo Piano Team Don’t miss the 2017 United States Tour International Duo Piano Team of Victor Bunin (Russia), Julia Amada Kruger (United States), joined by a guest pianist, Natalia Burmeister-Tchaikovsky (Russiagreat-grandniece of Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky) at the next Music Festival Concert.

The concert will take place this Sunday, March 5 at 2 p.m. in the MacGregor Ballroom of the Stanley Hotel. Admission is just $10 at the door, children and students are admitted free. This concert is sponsored by Bob and Judy Taphorn and Dmitri Galcovski.

Julia Amada Kruger is the Vice-President of the American College of Musicians in Austin, Texas. Ms. Kruger adjudicates nationally/internationally (Russia, Ukraine, Sicily) and performs yearly concert tours throughout the world with her music partner, Prof. Victor Bunin of Moscow, Russia.

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Supports EPMC And The Board To The Editor: We are residents of the Estes Park Medical Center Hospital District and depend on the quality health care EPMC provides. We fully support EPMC and its Board of Directors; specifically Chuck Levine, Diana Van Der Ploeg, and Ryan White. We find them to have the integrity, honesty, and values needed to be on our Board We find the recall effort to be offensive and unnecessary; a harsh reaction to unfounded accusations. We feel the mediation pursued by the Board members can help curb the turmoil. If we truly have the best interest of the Medical Center at heart, the recall should be put

aside to allow the mediation process to be successful and resolve the Board’s issues. We want the new CEO to have a positive experience as he gets acquainted with our community. We want our hospital to be rid of this dissention and continue the quality care of its patients. But more importantly, we want a Board who can put aside their differences and work together for the good of our community.

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Unsettling Times To The Editor, Our new President’s agenda has farreaching effects, even reaching our small mountain town. Estes Park appears peaceful and unaffected, but there are some in our community right now who are acutely feeling the effects of the new policies out of Washington. They are our immigrants. The recent ICE raids going on across the country have cast a larger net than in past raids, and families are being torn apart with the deportation of mothers, fathers, and children with no criminal offenses. Often these families have resided in their communities for years, contributing to and enriching them. Children of immigrant families are living in constant anxiety and fear that their parents will be taken from them.

Immigrants serve an important role in our community. We don’t know for sure the percentage of immigrants in the Estes Park area, but chances are that the majority of people cleaning rooms in hotels, cooking and serving in restaurants, construction workers, landscapers, and maintenance workers are immigrants.

Numbers change according the person you ask. According to the latest census made by the town in 2010, immigrants make up 14% of our year-round population, but this does not reflect the reality.

The percentage has changed, going up year by year. Many business owners would agree that they rely on this immigrant population for their workforce when committed, long-term workers are hard to find.

In our schools, 25% of our students comes from another country. If families are split up because of mass deportations, we could lose those students, even though most of them are citizens. As a result, our school-age population would drop considerably. Estes Park could follow the way of Grand Lake where a diminishing population forced schools to close and children being bussed out of their community to schools in other locations. If this were to happen, our community would suffer, becoming less diverse and less attractive to young families.

These are unsettling times for our immigrant community. We must recognize how they enrich our community, and we must support them in any way we can.

There are ways to become involved through the library’s Welcome to the USA programs. Also there are volunteer opportunities through EVICS and our schools. Let’s show our immigrant community that they are welcome here.

Janet Taylor

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Meeting Notices

Victor Schaaf

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

Victor Schaaf died February 17, 2017 in Estes Park CO. He was born September 10, 1931. His interment was held at Ft. Logan National Cemetery.

The family requests in lieu of flowers a donation be made to either the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews or the Estes Park Pet Lodge, in care of Allnutt Funeral Service 1302 Graves Ave. Estes Park, CO 80517.

Visit www.allnutt.com to leave a message for the family.

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

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

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

363 E. Elkhorn Ave. Guests are welcome.

Call 970-586-4268 for more info.

Fall River Group of AA

Samuel Logan Samuel Logan passed away on February 1, 2017 in Estes Park, Colorado, after battling heart disease. He was born in Ohio on August 1, 1945.

Sam moved to Estes Park in 1982, where he played his guitar at Aspen Lodge and then at La Casa for many years. He retired from Safeway in 2012.

Sam could start a conversation with anyone and from that he made hundreds of friendships. He will be remembered for his kind, caring nature shown to his family, friends, or anyone he sang for.

He is preceded into death by his parents (Sam and Carmen Logan) and his brother (Dave). He is survived by his children Chrissy Soto, Timothy Novak, and five grandchildren in Ohio. A brother Bill, Bill's wife; Pat Logan, and sister-in-law JoAnn Logan. He had five nieces and nephews, and eight great nieces and nephews of Colorado, that

thought the world of him.

A memorial service will be held April, 1, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. All are welcome to come and celebrate his life at Estes Valley Memorial Gardens on Fish Hatchery Rd.

Glenn Spaur Estes Park resident and retired businessman Glenn Spaur died at his home Friday February 24, 2017. He was 83 years old. Glenn H. Spaur was born November 13, 1933 in Johnstown, CO. His parents were Bennett Spaur, Sr. and Marie Binder Spaur. Glenn graduated from high school in Johnstown before joining the United States Navy, stationed in Tennessee. Returning to Colorado, he moved first to Grand Junction, then to Estes Park where he met “Murph,” a local paint contractor who taught him the business. They worked together in Loveland and Estes Park until Glenn started Glenn Spaur Painting & Drywall. He is survived by two sons- Glenn Michael Spaur of Evans, CO and Kevin Scott Spaur of Estes Park, and a daughter Kelli Spaur-Van Horne of Estes Park. He is also survived by five grandsons Bryce and Skylar Spaur, Hunter Van Horne, Joshua Spaur and Marshall Van Horne; brothers Bennett Spaur, Jr. and wife Marilyn of Eaton, CO and Gilbert Spaur and wife Caron of Johnstown; sister in law

Ruby Spaur of Johnstown. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Byron.

A memorial gathering will take place at Trout Haven Resort 800 Moraine Avenue Tuesday February 28, 2017 at 2:30 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the German Shepherd Rescue of The Rockies P.O. Box 1481 Westminster, CO 80036. See www.allnutt.com to send a message to Glenn’s family.

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

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

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

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

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

701 Elm Rd.

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

Harmony Foundation - 1600 Fish Hatchery Rd.

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The Andersons And The Olios

By: Doug Fox

“I can’t think of anything that’s more opposite the way I am,” exclaims Kelley Anderson. She plays the rather pushy head of the Women’s Club in the melodrama “Estes Park: A Dedicated Town or Who’s in Charge Here?”

The melodrama is a tongue-in-cheek, pun-riddled, fun-filled play about the founding of the Town of Estes Park when it was incorporated in 1917. The melodrama is an official Centennial Celebration Event. It will be staged March 10, 11, 17, 18 and 19th at Presbyterian Community Church of the Rockies. (See times and ticket prices below.)

The Women’s Club was a mover and shaker 100 years ago and the character played by Kelley Andersen was certainly shaking things up. “She’s kind of a stuffy old broad,” says Anderson, but concedes

she got things done. “Oh, my, yes. Her thing is the men in town spend a lot of time talking about problems, and the women spend a lot of time solving them. She’s a problem solver.”

Brad Anderson, Kelley’s husband, also has a part in the melodrama. He plays Chester Dillon, the sheriff. Kelley describes Brad’s character as “not playing with a full deck. He means well, but he’s a little ineffective. He think he’s wonderful, but he’s sorely lacking.”

“I started out trying to walk with a stiff leg (like Chester in “Gunsmoke”) but that didn’t work out too well, so I gave that up,” says Brad, who remains upbeat about his character’s abilities. “I’m pretty confident that I try to run a real clean town here.”

The Andersons were a singing duo as an olio act in the melodrama two-years

every performance. He played last summer with the Lazy B shows,” explains Back Pew Creations chair Ginger Wilkinson.

“Uncommon Connection (Roger Thorp, Don Bryson, Bert Bergland, and Bob Gunn), a duet by Scott Anderson and Melissa Westover, the Boogie Shoes Ageless Dancers, and Tim McLemore on the piano are all taking part.

Plus Ron Ball will close the show.” One of the cutest olio acts is at the first Friday performance when preschool students from ago, but this is the first time they have Lifelong Learning of Estes Valley open played characters in the melodrama itthe show. self. Brad says they both had parts in a “Estes Park: A Dedicated Town or Who’s local production of “My Fair Lady.” in Charge Here?” will be performed at Presbyterian Community Church of the “I’ve never really been at all active in musical theater,” says Brad, “because my Rockies, 1700 Brodie Ave. in Estes Park, March 10, 11, 17, 18 and 19th. All perwhole focus for 40-years was singing in formances are at 7:00 p.m. except for the barbershop quartets. So that’s where I 19th which is at 3:00 p.m. Tickets are $10 got my ability, I guess you would say, to for adults when purchased in advance be in front of a crowd and take on the and $12 at the door. Children 12 and unrole of a performer. But this is a little der are $5. They can be purchased at tougher in some ways because you have Macdonald’s Book Shop on Elkhorn or to stay with the script. We used to ad lib from the church office.

Sarsaparilla and popcorn are available everything when you’re doing a show for sale in the Narthex outside the perwith your quartet, but if you do that (in formance hall. Attendees are encouraged the melodrama) then the next guy to boo, hiss, and throw popcorn at the doesn’t know what his line is.” actors. “Yes, I’m gonna try hard to get The olios (short acts between acts of some thrown at me,” says Brad Anderthe play) this year will be different than in years past. “Julian Oliver, a 12 year old son. “But nobody’s gonna get more than Pastor Michael Moore (who plays the champion fiddle player, is playing for villain).”

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

Divisions: Co-rec K-1st grade, Co-rec 2nd-3rd grade, Co-rec 4th-6th grade. **Roster Sizes: Rosters will be limited. K-1st grade will be eight teams max with eight players each. 2nd-3rd and 4th-6th grade will be four teams max with 12 players each.

Program Dates: The season is from the week of April 10-May 18, 2017. Teams will play twice a week after school (no Saturday mornings). The first three sessions will be practices, then teams will practice once a week and play a game once a week. Practices: All practices are either Monday’s or Tuesday’s at Stanley Park Field #2. Practice days will be based on coach availability. Games: Each team will have five games. Games are either on Wednesday’s or Thursday’s. There will be one practice a week and one game, **except the first three sessions will be practices. Times: K-1st: 3:45-4:45 p.m. or 4:45-5:45 p.m.; 2nd-3rd: 3:45-4:45 p.m.; 4th-6th: 4:45-5:45 p.m. Early Registration: Monday, February 20, 2017 – Monday, March 20, 2017. $40.00/in district and $50.00/out of district. Late Registration: Tuesday, March 21-Monday, March 27, there will be a $10 late fee.

Registrations will be taken on a “spaceavailable” basis only and can be done online or at the Stanley Park Rec Office.

Youth Flag Football League Flag football is available for boys and girls in grades 2nd-3rd & 4th-6th grade. **Roster Sizes: Rosters will be limited to four teams max with 13 players each in

each division. Program Dates: The season is from the week of April 10-May 18, 2017. Teams will play twice a week after school (no Saturday mornings). The first three sessions will be practices, then teams will practice once a week and play a game once a week. Practices: All practices are either Monday’s or Tuesday’s at Stanley Park Field #2. Practice days will be based on coach availability. Games: Each team will have five games. Games are either on Wednesday’s or Thursday’s.

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

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

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

Registration/Contact Us Youth Soccer & Flag Football League: On-line via eTrak: Click the “Register

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

Late registrations will be taken on a “space-available” basis only and can only be done at the EVRPD Administrative Office (no online registration available).

Hours of operation may vary per facility.

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

For more information, contact Cheryl Sarnwick at 970-586-8189, or at Cheryl@evrpd.com Adult Sports Adult Open Gyms; Basketball & Pickleball Adult open gyms have started! Adult Basketball: Mondays, 7-9 p.m. at the Middle School Gym. Adult Pickleball: Mondays, 7-9 p.m.; Thursdays & Saturdays, 8-10 a.m. at The Pavilion at the Estes Park Event Center. The cost for open gyms is $5 for drop-in or $40 for a punch pass (10 punches, 20% savings).

The purpose of the Estes Valley Recreation & Park District (EVRPD) Adult

Open Gym programs is to provide adults a place to play drop-in sports with appropriate supervision in a clean and safe space. All participants must be at least 16 years of age and have a completed policy form and release of liability and photo release waiver on file. EVRPD promotes good sportsmanship and having fun in a friendly recreation setting. Adults of all skill ability are welcome to play.

Special Events EVRPD: Breakfast with the Easter Bunny & Easter Egg Hunt; Saturday, April 8, 2017!

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

Come on over to the Presbyterian Community Church of the Rockies on Saturday, April 8, 2017 and join us for an “all you can eat” pancake breakfast, starting at 9 a.m., and the Easter Egg Hunt, which starts at 10 a.m.! Back by popular demand, the Lions Club will be serving the pancake breakfast with sausage, coffee, and orange juice. Breakfast is at 9 a.m. **No pancakes will be served after the egg hunt. Pancake prices are: 3 years old and under, Free; 4 years old and older, $5/plate, and families of 4 or more are $20. The Egg Hunt will start at 10 a.m. and there will be separate areas cordoned off for age groups. The age groups are: 0-4 year olds, 5-8 year olds, and 9+ year olds. Each age group will go at separate times so parents can see all of their kids. All candy filled eggs are peanut free. Of course the Easter Bunny will be walking around for you to take your own pictures with; just be sure to bring your phone or camera to take pictures!

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Employment Now Hiring For:

EXPERIENCED BREAKFAST/EGG COOK Full Time PREP COOK Full Time

DISHWASHER Full Time

EXPERIENCED BREAKFAST SERVER Full Time BUSSER

HOSTESS

Pick up application at 453 E. Wonderview Ave #4 970-586-0272

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Employment

OFF-SEASON PAY RATE YMCA of the Rockies: Estes Park Center

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Housekeeping, Food Service and Conference Setup and Service On-grounds: $9/hour + Housing, 3 Meals/day Over Time: $13.95/hour + Housing, 3 Meals/day

Helper Needed

Full time, year round.

Valid driver’s license required.

Call 970-586-8787

Off-grounds: $15/hour Over Time: $22.50 Referral Bonus: Once you are employed, earn $100/week for every employee referred, who works 40 hr/week in Housekeeping, Food Service or Conference Setup and Service.

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

Legal Notice TOWN OF ESTES PARK ADVERTISEMENT FOR REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR ART IN PUBLIC PLACES, DECORATING UTILITY BOXES (DUB) PROJECT

The Parks Advisory Board and the Estes Park Light and Power Department is requesting submittal of qualifications of artists and/or teams of artists to participate in the painting of Town-owned utility boxes/transformer cabinets to beautify the cabinets with eye-catching works of art.

Up to five (5) contracts would be awarded to artists/teams based on their qualifications and application materials.

To obtain a bid packet, please visit our website at http://estes.org/RFP.

Application documents must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., MST, Friday, March 10, 2017, by hand delivery or overnight courier, to the physical address below. Email may also be used to submit application documents to mvanhoozer@estes.org, conforming to the same date and time deadline. An acknowledgment email will be sent.

Town of Estes Park Utilities Department Attention: Parks Advisory Board, 2017 DUB Project Utilities/Engineering Office 170 MacGregor Avenue, Suite 100 Estes Park, CO 80517 970-577-3588

EVRPD Seasonal Employment Opportunities

Estes Valley Recreation and Park District is now hiring for the following seasonal Golf and Campgrounds positions: Golf Course Groundskeepers (May – October, $10/hr. - $12/hr.)

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

Campgrounds Maintenance (April – October, $11/hr. - $15/hr.) ~ Flexible schedules of 20 – 40 hours per week ~ Fun work environment ~Great employee discounts and perks included

Tennis anyone? EVRPD is also looking for part-time seasonal Tennis Instructors and a Lead Tennis Instructor to begin mid-April. These positions plan and implement tennis programming and activities and provide tennis instruction to EVRPD participants, including both private and group tennis lessons, junior programs, and clinics. The lead instructor will also manage and train tennis staff at assigned sites. Pay Ranges: Tennis Instructor $10.00 - $20.00/hr., Lead Tennis Instructor $20.00 - $30.00/hr., may work up to 15 hrs./week.

All positions have flexible seasonal schedules and are open until filled.

Applications and complete job descriptions may be obtained from our website at www.evrpd.com or from the EVRPD Administration Office at 690 Big Thompson Avenue.

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

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Employment Diamond Resorts Management, Inc.

Year Round Position Full Time & Part TIme

Housekeeping

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

Now hiring all positions for the new east side location of Smokin Dave's BBQ at the Hangar.

Now hiring cooks and prepcooks, energetic hosts, waitstaff and bussers, for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner shifts. Full and partime available. Become a part of the Smokin Dave's BBQ Team!

Please apply online at www.smokindavesbbq.com or in person at our Main location at 820 Moraine Ave. NO phone calls please!

Employment Estes Park motels hiring front desk staff and management trainees.

Full time / year round with end of season bonuses (usually around $500-$1000).

Must have reliable transportation, work on weekends and holidays.

Pay STARTS at $12-15 depending on experience, after training period.

We are a non-smoking property. send resumes to lesliepeng09@gmail.com or call 970.691.7465.

Full-Time Sales Representative

Part-Time Executive Assistant

BioLynceus innovates natural solutions for a better future.

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

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

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

Proficiency in office and communication technologies is required.

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

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

Best Western Plus Silver Saddle Inn Front Desk Agent

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

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

No calls please.

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

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

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

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

New Accounts/Customer Service Representative

Excellent benefits including medical, dental, 401 (k) and paid time off.

Please apply at : www.bankofcolorado.com Member FDIC

Accounting Temporary Accounts Payable – Full Time (present-June 20th) Ambulance EMT- PRN Paramedic- PRN

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

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

Patient Financial Services Hospital Billing Specialist – Full Time Registration Supervisor – Full Time ED Registration - PRN Prospect Park Living Center Registered Nurse- Full Time LPN/Registered Nurse Restorative – Full Time Days and Nights Certified Nurse Aid – Full Time Days and Nights Earn a C.N.A. – Full Time Dietary Dietary Aide – PRN

Environmental Services Housekeeper – Part Time

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

EPMC offers competitive wages and benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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

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

Fridays and Saturdays are required.

Join Our Team!

Full time, year round position.

Ideal candidates will have cash handling experience, computer knowledge, the desire to provide excellent customer service and be a team player.

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

HOUSEKEEPER

Join our friendly staff!

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

1520 Fall River Road CASTLE MOUNTAIN LODGE

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

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

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Employment

Now Hiring BOH & FOH Positions

with Delaware North at the Rocky Mountain Park Inn. Cooks, bartenders, servers , banquet servers.

Please apply @ our website www.delawarenorth.com search by location or contact

970-381-9669

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

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

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

Some flexibility with hours/days worked.

Optional shared housing: call to discuss. No pets.

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

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

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.

Help us Help Others Become a CAREGiver

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

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

No certification required.

Training and support provided.

Sign on Bonus for Estes Park area!

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

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

Accountant I

Finance Dept.

Hiring Range $23.47 – $27.58 per hour Non-Exempt Position Close Date: March 6, 2017

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

Police Officer I

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

We are currently recruiting for the following positions: Guest Services Manager (Full Time / Year Round)

Housekeeping (Full or Part Time / Year Round)

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

970-577-7517

Police Department Hiring Range $25.85 – $28.44 per hour Non-Exempt Position Close Date: Open Until Filled

Water Plant Operator I-IV

Water Div./Utilities Department Hiring Range Lvl I: $16.29 - $19.14 per hour Lvl II: $17.92 - $21.05 per hour Lvl III $19.71 - $23.16 per hour Lvl IV: $23.83 - $28.00 per hour Non-Exempt Position (2 positions open) Close Date: February 27, 2017 (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 Return Application to: Town of Estes Park, Attn: HR PO Box 1200, Estes Park, CO 80517; or Fax 970-577-4770

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

Town of Estes Park is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

RENTALS

TRANSPORTATION

Homes

Cars

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

Long Term Rental Manager: Teresa 970-586-7626

‘96 Legacy 303-229-0985

SUVs/CUVs

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SERVICES

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

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

Piano Tuning

Duplexes

Susan Novy, local piano tuner. Call for appt.

577-1755

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

970-586-6487

Other-Misc

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

Call Teresa at Range Property Management 970-586-7626 River Front Office space/rooms. Multiple available.

970-586-1700

SERVICES Cleaning

Cleaning Lady Available at $15/hr, wow!

For 2 to 4 hr cleaning sessions weekly, twice monthly 2 Furnished BR’s available or monthly. All equipment immediately in shared and supplies included. Have space. $600. Serene worked 12 years in Estes. environment. Tidy, ascetic Excellent references. household with beautiful 577-7059 views near town.

970-646-6714

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patiencegribble@hotmail.com

Entire 3BD condo rental $1500/mo.

Action Potential Counseling Seeing individuals and couples 970-215-4030 thejocdoc@outlook.com Need a ride? Call Maria’s ride, operating 2 days/week. Reasonable rates. 970-646-5642.

HOUSEHOLD Furniture

Kingsize 4 pc Bedroom Set Looking for Roommate w/mattress $1,100, Glider Room for rent w/ own bathrocker chairs set $75, Misroom. In Estes Park. Util sion Style Leather recliners incl. $600 per month. $75, Office desk & chair call 970 577-6986 Residential Cleaning! Ex- $125, Misc. lamps & chairs. perienced, meticulous (970) 586-3827 Quiet Room For Rent and affordable! One time leave message $600/mo Util incl. or recurring service. All nat970-227-8503 Soda & Love Seatural supplies provided. LiExcellent condition.

Roommate Wanted-1 bd. censed and bonded.

Sofa- $350 Love seat avail. in 2 bd. apt. Private Call or text 970.294. $150 as a set $450 bed & bath, $460/mo. inc.

1177 today for a cleaner, call 720-226-7926 util. No smoking, plenty healthier home! of parking, background check req. Call Maria Home Repair/Service 970-646-5642.

REAL ESTATE

Short Term Furnished Efficiency now available $650/month N/S, N/P Includes Utilities & Cable Karst Electric Inc. is Call Todd @ 970-586-8141 here in Estes Park for all your electrical needs: new construction, service and Wants To Rent repair. No job too small!

Licensed and insured. Call Senior female wants us at (970) 577-1470, bedroom in private home www.karstelectric.com. in Estes Park will pay rent or share expenses. Pam at 503 560-5433.

Commercial Commercial Spaces for sale and lease.

Call Eric. Anderson Realty. 586-2950

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

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

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Charles T. Partridge, who was also known as Charles Thomas Partridge, Deceased.

Case Number 2017 PR 30060 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Larimer County, Colorado, on or before June 30, 2017, or the claim may be forever barred.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Michele H. Gibson, who was also known as Michele Hackett Gibson, Deceased Case Number 2017 PR 30090.

All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to District Court of Larimer, County, Colorado, on or before July 3, 2017 or the claims may be forever barred.

Camilla R. Saint Attorney at Law MEYER & SAINT P. 0. Box 3338 Estes Park, CO 80517 Raymond S. Gibson,

Camilla R. Saint II Personal Representative Attorney for Personal Rep- P. 0. Box 705 resentative MEYER & Estes Park, CO 80517 SAINT P. 0. Box 3338 Estes Park, CO 80517 Sallie L. Partridge Personal Representative 509 Grand Estates Drive, Unit 4 Estes Park, CO 80517

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

Judy Nystrom Broker/Assoc. 303-506-5466

Ellen Benes Marketing Coordinator

Glinda Doyle Assistant to Judy Nystrom

Brad Barnett Broker/Assoc. 970-212-6780

Kim Sandell Client Liaison

Jeremy Collinet Broker/Assoc. 970-302-1850

Lori Smith Broker/Assoc. 970-232-5511

Julia Daley Broker/Assoc. 720-937-0806

Jack Smith Broker/Assoc. 970-231-732706

Sue Magnuson Broker/Assoc. 970-214-0319

Tom Thomas Broker/Assoc. 970-481-3619

Spacious and Private

Lake and Mountain Views

Estes Park home designed for comfortable everyday living and grand entertaining.

Chef's kitchen with granite counters and wood-fired pizza oven, 2nd commercial kitchen, casual and formal dining areas, media room, gorgeous great room and 1-of-a-kind rec-room with 50's diner, game area and stage. Private outdoor spaces, gardens, water features, covered verandas and sweeping mountain views.

Big views and lots of space in this 3600sf home on nice .95/acre site. Featuring a spacious main level with vaulted great room and moss rock fireplace, formal dining and large kitchen/breakfast area, plus 3 bedrooms/2 baths. Downstairs, you'll find a walk-out family/rec room with 2nd fireplace, 3 bedrooms /1.5 baths.

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

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3 Bedrooms/2.5 Bathrooms Main Level Living w/Spacious Great Rm Minutes to RMNP & Downtown Estes Hardwood Floors & Stone Countertops Stainless Appliances $695,000 Lot 7 Ypsilon Circle

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

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Level building site 1.2 acre lot Open space on three sides Paved streets Underground city utilities $369,000 Lot 28 Deer Path Court

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

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

523 St. Vrain Lane, Estes Park, CO 80517

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3.43 acres in Hillcrest Estates Level lot & easy building site Existing well Natural gas available 360 degree mountain views $325,000 1830 Stonegate Drive