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March 6, 2015

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In honor of Dr. Seuss’ birthday in March, the Egg & I restaurant has been serving up a very special green eggs and ham breakfast for the youngsters of Estes Park for more than sixteen years. Here, the morning students of Lifelong Learning of Estes Valley Preschool enjoyed (well most of them enjoyed), their delicious brightly colored breakfast and readings from books written by Dr. Seuss.

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Town Proclaims Support Of Rocky Mountain National Park’s Centennial Celebration recreate, volunteer and become As part of Rocky stewards of the park; and Mountain National Park's Centennial WHEREAS, with headwaters Celebration, Mayor in Rocky Mountain National Bill Pinkham prePark, water from the Colorado sented SuperinRiver system supports the needs tendent Vaughn of Estes Valley; and Baker with a WHEREAS, Rocky Mountain proclamation conNational Park is a year-round, gratulating the world-class destination that Is park on its 100th key to the sustainability and Anniversary. In rehealth of Estes Park's businesses turn, Superintendand employment of our working ent Baker prefamilies; and sented the Mayor WHEREAS, Rocky's CentenBill Pinkham reads Superintendent Vaughn Baker the proclamation with a print from nial provides Estes Park with Jim Disney comthat the park remains as it is today for fu- countless opportunities for special memorating the Centennial. ture generations of visitors to enjoy and events to "Honor the Past, Celebrate the The proclamation read: explore, and forever Present, and Inspire the remain as breathCelebrating the Centennial of Rocky Future." taking as it is today; Mountain National Park NOW, THEREFORE, WHEREAS, Rocky Mountain National and BE IT PROCLAIMED, WHEREAS, the Park was designated by the United the Estes Park Town Park preserves ColStates Congress and signed into law by Board of Trustees orado's unique natPresident Woodrow Wilson as a nawholeheartedly conural landscape and tional park on January 26, 1915, and gratulates Rocky Mounabundant wildlife WHEREAS, the Town of Estes Park tain National Park on for millions of peoand Rocky Mountain National Park its 100th Anniversary, have a proud history of friendship, part- ple to behold each and encourages all citiyear, serving as a nership and mutual support; and zens and guests of Estes sanctuary for adPark to celebrate this Whereas, Estes Park, Grand Lake and venture, learning international treasure, other local communities worked toand reflection; and and to take every opgether with members of Congress to WHEREAS, portunity enjoy Rocky achieve Wilderness designation for many Estes Park during its Centennial Rocky Mountain National Park in 2009 citizens make their year, and in the years to help sustain the ecological health of Vaughn Baker presented Mayor homes in Estes Park ahead. the park, guarantee the economic vitalPinkham a Jim Disney print to be near Rocky to Courtesy photos ity of local communities, and ensure

Denise Lord Hired As Restorative Justice Program Coordinator

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ordinator and Restorative Justice ProThe Estes Park Police Department has hired Denise Lord to serve gram Coordinator. as the new Estes Valley EVRJP is a hybrid organiRestorative Justice Program zation between the Estes (EVRJP) Coordinator. She Park Police Department joins current Restorative and a 501(c)(3) Board of Justice Manager and ExecuDirectors. EVRJP offers tive Director Melissa Westrestorative justice services over. Lord holds a Bachelor to the Estes Valley through of Arts degree in InternaCommunity Group Confertional and Area Studies, ences, Community Circles Spanish Language and Lit(parolee re-entry) and erature from Kalamazoo Restorative Community College and has lived in Mediation. EVRJP works in Denise Lord Estes Park for more than partnership with the Park eight and a half years. PreR-3 School District to offer viously Denise worked at Eagle Rock Girls Circle and Student Support and AcSchool as the Life After Eagle Rock Co- countability Circles. EVRJP’s goal is to as-

sist in identifying and repairing harm, preventing wrong-doing and allowing citizens the opportunity to resolve disputes in a peaceful manner.

Learn more information about the program by visiting www.estes.org/restorativejustice or www.facebook.com/evrjp. For more information, please contact the Estes Valley Restorative Justice Partnership office at 970-577-3829. To receive Town news and/or meeting agendas in your email inbox, please visit www.estes.org. More Town news is available at www.facebook.com/townofestesparkco and www.twitter.com/townofestespark.

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It’s March, so we arranged for all four of these folks to be born in March. (Actually we just asked “Who was a March newborn?) From an historical and biographical perspective that may be the least important thing they all had in common.

More important --- each in his own way became famous. Trying to decide in what order to bring them to our readership we ended up with the totally unimportant date in March each came into the world.

Now . . . what are the chances that if you picked out of a hat the names of four persons born in the same month --- years don’t matter here --- you’d hit one born on the first day of the month. Well, Yours Truly’s chance was what you might expect --- unsuccessful. But we did hit March!

2nd! Born on 2 March 1904 in Springfield, Massachusetts, not far from my old collegiate stamping grounds --- Theodore Geisel. Theodore Who? The cartoonist!!!

During World War Two he drew political cartoons, many of which criticized Adolph Hitler. When peace came, and Hitler was gone, Geisel turned to writing stories.

Remember reading books by Geisel?

Not sure? Well, try his name as a writer of children’s stories --- Dr. Seuss! He wrote 46 of them. Two of his most popular appeared in 1957. The first was “The Cat in the Hat,” and that was followed with “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.” Our great Estes Park public library must have everything by Dr Seuss: almost 50 books in English and many in Spanish. It also has Dr. Seuss movies. Theodore Geisel lived until 24 September 1991. In the world of children’s literature Dr. Seuss is immortal.

Born a quarter of a century before Geisel, and on March 14th (1879) in Ulm, Germany, Albert Einstein had a more international upbringing. His early schooling took place in Italy and Switzerland.

He concentrated on studies in science and in 1905 received the doctorate. Four years later he was appointed professor at the university in Zurich, Switzerland. In 1911 he taught in Prague for a year before moving back to Zurich.

In 1914 Einstein took a position in Berlin which he held until 1933 working in the area of physics. In that year, with the worsening of political conditions in Germany, he emigrated to the United States and joined the faculty of Princeton University. His major interest was working to unify the basic concepts of physics.

Einstein retired from Princeton in 1945.

He was offered the presidency of the new nation of Israel but recognizing that his expertise and interests were in physics, not politics, he declined the invitation.

Einstein died 18 April 1955 in Princeton, N.J. “Heyyy, Abbott . . .”

You can’t write it to make it sound like it did when it came over the radio waves.

The sound wasn’t born on March 6, but the voice that would produce it was. Lou Costello was born on 6 March 1906. Even today, hear the sound as recorded, and one knows to whom the voice belongs.

If you have a mental picture of Costello you can add to it that when it came time to look for a paying job he showed up in Hollywood as a stunt man. It wasn’t until 1936 that he joined up with Bud Abbott They proceeded to make 36 movies together. Costello passed away in 1959. Do you remember the repartee: “Who’s on First?” “I dunno.” “Third base!” Should you want more of Lou Costello, his daughter Chris published a biography in 1981. Title: “Lou’s on First.”

Are we running out of Marches?

Nawww! We have two born on March 24th. We’ll pass by Payton Manning of the Denver Broncos football team. He’s still alive. The other might be, but you can never tell, given the life he led. So we’ll end with . . . .

Harry Houdini! What can we say about our greatest magician? He was born, as just stated, on the 24th, but in his case quite a few years earlier than Manning, and likely more than a few miles distant from wherever people spoke of football quarterbacks. The year was 1874, and the place Budapest, Hungary. At the age of two he and his family emigrated to the United States, settling in Milwaukee.

Having to rely heavily on himself, as a boy he shined shoes and sold newspapers.

By age nine he had mastered some of the skills of a trapeze artist. Three years later he hopped a train and ran away from home for what turned out to be a year.

It was not a wasted year. He came to idolize the French magician Robert Houdin, mastering many of his magic acts and escape tricks. He learned how to get out of police handcuffs and jails. Houdini toured Europe, learning how to escape from coffins and strait jackets.

When he returned home he had his own magic shows.

Houdini opened his own film corporation, which became an apparent success.

He was given his own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He traveled to Australia, and upon returning claimed to be the first person to fly over that continent.

Houdini died in 1926 at the age of 52, considered the foremost magician of his time, and not just in the United States.

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.

mile marker 69, Highway 36 for a motor vehicle accident.

February 25 At 6:50 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to assist the Estes Park Ambulance.

February 26 At 1:47 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to assist the Estes Park Ambulance.

February 28 At 8:29 a.m. the EVFPD was paged to assist the Estes Park Ambulance.

February 23 At 5:55 a.m. the EVFPD was paged

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Board Of Appeals To Discuss 2015 International Building Code March 12 And Throughout 2015 On Thursday, March 12, 2015, the Estes Park Board of Appeals will hold a public meeting to discuss the 2015 International Building Code (IBC) with proposed Local Amendments. The meeting will be held in the Town Board Room at Town Hall, 170 MacGregor Avenue, from 4 to 6 p.m.

This meeting is specific to the IBC including significant changes, proposed amendments and public concerns. This meeting will include technical discussion of the IBC. Stakeholders are encouraged to attend and participate in meetings throughout the adoption process. With technical expertise in the field, the Board of Appeals is facilitating the process leading to recommendations to the Town Board.

Adoption of the 2015 International Building Codes will keep the Town current with industry standards, new technologies and materials, recent studies and other local jurisdictions, including Larimer County. Most aspects of building construction involve a potential hazard to building occupants and users.

Building codes provide safeguards, establishing minimum safety standards for all aspects of building construction – fire, structural, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical. The Town of Estes Park currently uses the 2009 Codes and Local Amendments.

Additional meetings will be held monthly according to the following tentative schedule. Significant changes, proposed local amendments, and public concerns will be discussed at each meeting. If necessary, additional meetings will be held. All meetings will be held in the Town Board Room beginning at 4 p.m.

April 2 – International Residential Code May 7 – International Fuel Gas Code June 4 – International Mechanical Code July 2 – International Plumbing Code August 6 – International Property Maintenance Code September 3 – International Fire Code October 1 – International Energy Conservation Code November 5 – International Existing Building Code December 8 – Recommendations presented to Town Board For additional information about the 2015 International Building Codes adoption process, please visit www.estes.org/icodes or contact the Division of Building Safety at 970-5773728. Monthly meeting agendas will be posted to www.estes.org/boardsandmeetings. To receive Town news and/or meetings agendas by email, please visit www.estes.org. More Town news is available at www.facebook.com/townofestesparkco and www.twitter.com/townofestespark.

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Public Meeting March 25 For Downtown Estes Loop Roadway Project Over the past six months, the Town, together with its partners – Central Federal Lands Highway Division (CFLHD) and Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) – have initiated an Environmental Assessment (EA) process including scoping, alternatives development and environmental analysis to evaluate transportation improvement options along three primary roadways through downtown Estes Park: Elkhorn Avenue, Moraine Avenue and East/West Riverside

provided at the March 25 public meeting and on the project website beginning March 26.

The Downtown Estes Loop roadway project National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process began in September 2014 with open houses held in early October 2014 to introduce the project, gather input on transportation issues within the community and potential solutions to alleviate congestion and enhance safety. Subsequent small group

Drives.

A public meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 25 from 5:30 - 8 p.m. at the Estes Park Event Center, located at 1125 Rooftop Way. A presentation will begin at 6 p.m. followed by time to review materials, make comments and ask questions.

The focus of the March 25 public meeting is to explain the screening of alternatives, many of which were put forward by the public. The same information will be provided online at www.downtownestesloop.com beginning March 26. The project partners will be seeking public comments March 25 through April 8.

The Town Board is expected to hear a presentation on the community input received, tentatively at its April 14 meeting, and if necessary make a recommendation from the Town on which alternative(s) should be undergo final analysis in the EA. Public comments will be accepted at the board meeting, although community members are encouraged to submit comments prior to April 8 in order to be included in the Town Board meeting presentation. Comment forms will be

meetings and ongoing public input have shaped the course of the study.

The first step in evaluating alternatives is to develop screening criteria based upon the purpose and need of the project (for example, alleviates congestion, improves safety, etc.). A multitiered screening process is underway for this project, beginning with a fatal flaw analysis. Stronger alternatives then move into secondary, more detailed screening. This process, along with preliminary recommendations, will be presented at the March public meeting.

The intent is to gather public feedback to help determine the alternative(s) to be evaluated in detail in the EA document. The public is encouraged to attend this meeting and provide input on the project.

Additional information may be found on the project website: www.downtownestesloop.com. To sign up for the project mailing list or submit a comment, please contact info@downtownestesloop.com or call the hotline at 970-480-7045. Town Board meeting information may be found at www.estes.org/boardsandmeetings.

More Town news is available at www.facebook.com/townofestesparkco and www.twitter.com/townofestespark.

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Help For The Brown Family In Their Time Of Grief And Need Our thoughts, love and condolences go out to the Brown family of EP this week.

Here is how we can all help! Please keep them all in your thoughts and prayers!

Estes Park residents Brian and Darlene Brown lost their beautiful young daughter Bria Eva Brown suddenly last weekend. She passed away in the early morning hours on Saturday, February 28, 2015. She was an eighth grader at Estes Park Middle School. Bria played on the girls basketball team, enjoyed spelling bees, drama, singing and was a very tal-

ented pianist. She loved her parents and her older brothers Logan and Caden, and all of her friends so very much. Donations can be made to help Bria's family during this tragic time to the "Bria Brown Memorial Fund" at The Bank of Estes Park, 255 Park Lane, 501 S. St. Vrain Lane, or the Bank of Estes Park Niwot Branch, 7980 Niwot Road Niwot, CO 80503, or mail to P.O. Box 2390 Estes Park, CO 80517.

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Change Your Clocks And Change Your Batteries Daylight-saving time starts Sunday, March 8. The Estes Valley Fire Protection District reminds us to change and test the batteries in our smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors twice a year when we change our clocks. This simple act can be lifesaving.

Approximately twothirds of home fire deaths occur in homes without working smoke alarms. Since most fatal fires occur at night, it’s essential that every home has working smoke alarms to provide an early warning.

Working smoke alarms increase the chance of surviving a home fire by 50 percent.

In addition to changing your smoke alarm and carbon monoxide detector batteries this weekend, the Fire District recommends these additional steps to protect your life, your loved ones, and your home: · Dust or vacuum smoke alarms when you change the batteries. · Test alarms once a month using the test button.

· Replace the entire alarm if it's more than 10 years old or doesn't work properly when tested. · Install smoke alarms on every level of your home, including the basement, and both inside and outside of sleeping areas. · Install carbon monoxide detector within 15 feet of all sleeping areas. · For the best protection, equip your home with a combination of ionization and photoelectric smoke alarms or dual sensor alarms. ·Interconnect all smoke alarms throughout your home so that when one sounds, they all sound. · Make sure everyone in your home understands the warning of the smoke alarm and knows how to respond. · Review your home escape plan and location of your family’s meeting spot.

For more information contact Fire Marshal Marc Robinson at: mrobinson@estesvalleyfire.org or 970577-3689.

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A-10 Thunderbolt II Topic Of Next Aviation Internationale Club Meeting lot training at Reese AFB, TX, and flew Estes Park resident and retired Air Force fighter pilot Dan Scace will discuss F-4s out of RAF Lakenheath, England before serving as an F-4 instructor pilot the A-10 Thunderbolt II, aka Warthog, at MacDill AFB, FL. He separated from or Hog, at the next Estes Park Aviation Internationale Club meeting. The Hog is active duty in 1980 and went on to serve in the Connecticut Air an engineering marvel, built National Guard from 1982 around the GAU-8 30 mm until his retirement in 2008 cannon, but it's evolution, as a Brigadier General. Durmission and use in modern ing his career Dan deployed combat is what really makes to many locations for trainit unique and a special ing and operational missions friend of troops on the such as Deny Flight and Opground. Ask any US Marine, eration Southern Watch. His Soldier or Coalition fighter who got close air support greatest role was serving as from them in Iraq or Wing Commander of the Dan Scace Afghanistan.

103rd Fighter Wing, Ct Air National Dan will share Guard. He'll share some of these A-10 the story of his unit stories, as well as going to war in the some of his own A-10. You'll see the experiences flying community say in Bosnia and Iraq. farewell as the AirLearning about the men leave to go to development of the war, and the joyous A-10 Thunderbolt II, aka Warthog A-10 may be borwelcome home afing, but it helps to understand why it has been so useful in ter hostilities ended. our nation's current global activities. It is The public is invited to the Aviation performing well and is the cheapest to fly Club meeting, Tuesday, March 10th at of all aircraft filling combat roles, but it is 6:30 p.m. in the Estes Valley Library also on the chopping block as the Air Hondius Room for this free program.

Force budget proposes to eliminate the Why would such a beloved aircraft A-10 to save money. such as the A-10 be dubbed the Dan graduated from the United States Warthog? Come to the meeting and Air Force Academy in 1972, attended pi- find out!

Rotary Presents Toolkit Training, Social Media Power Hour For Online Duck Adoptions By: Dee Robinson Training, tools and resources that encourage online duck adoptions are being offered to this year’s Duck Race Charities, business sponsors and the community at-large. To find out more about what is available and to get hands-on help with implementation, join the toolkit training session and social media power hour Tuesday, March 10 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. in the upstairs Computer Lab at the Estes Valley Library.

In addition to reviewing the materials included in the Duck Race Toolkit, training participants will access and use the Toolkit’s graphics to change their Facebook cover photo and schedule several posts. Adding the graphics to websites, emails and enewsletters will also be reviewed. Being in the Library’s computer lab, participants can immediately implement what is demonstrated and allow for hands-on assistance.

To sign up, visit the Library’s website at estesvalleylibrary.org, choose “Calendar” from the top navigation, find and click on the “Duck Race Toolkit Training” session

on March 10, then click “Register” and provide your contact information. A limited number of computers are available, with additional seats for those with a laptop.

Participants should bring: • Log-in access to their organization’s Facebook & other social media accounts • Log-in access to their organization’s website content management system (Wordpress, Drupal, etc.) and/or email service provider (MailChimp, Constant Contact, Vertical Response, etc.)

• Flash Drive with 10 MB free space Individuals who handle communications for participating Duck Race charities are encouraged to attend, especially if not comfortable with using social media and/or inserting images into materials. The Duck Race Toolkit creators, Dee Robinson (EPNRC Board Member and marketing communications consultant) and Cassie Lasson (graphic artist and web designer), will demonstrate how to use the materials and provide hands-on assistance.

For more information, please contact Dee at dee@mktganswers.com or Cassie at cassie@frontdesk.com.

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Quota Club Of Estes Park Welcomes News Members-Recognizes Years Of Service Last week, members of Quota Internato be a primary functional of Estes Park were pleased to weltion of Quota members. However, that is come eleven new members to their busy just the tip of the iceservice club. berg as Estes Park has New members are shown at right, top one of the strongest row; Terri Kirby, Sandy Begley, PJ O’and most active clubs Connor, Elizabeth Repola, Julie Abel, in its region. bottom row; Sheila Ellzey, Lynn StepaRecently, the club was niak, Carol Smid, Anne Chandou, Linda awarded a special cerPolland and not pictured, Vicki Wright. tificate paying tribute Also at the meeting, several members were recognized for their years of service to members of the club to the club. Shown below are; Barb Lister in recognition of the 65th anniversary of the and Connie Clark for five years of service, Glenda Pedersen and Julie Pieper for Club’s charter on DeNew members of Quota Club of Estes Park, 2015. cember 9, 1949. ten years of service and Joan J Van Horn sored by the Club.

Other Quota projects these with 35 years of w women are dedicated to inservice to the Benefits to belonging to this busy servcclude the Loan Closet in club. (not picice club are; working with a group of enw tured, Elaine which medical equipment is ergetic and dedicated women who make loaned lo out to locals and guests a difference in our community, enhancDowning, five to Estes Park, free of charge, years and Mauing personal growth while offering servSService to Seniors, Service to reen Marsh, 30 ice to others and becoming active in our Y Youth, stuyears). d dent grants The local chapaand world ter of Quota Insservice. ternational was E Each of the chartered in 1949 aactive memby a small group b in the bers of women with c are inclub hopes of raising v volved in money to puro of more chase an ambu- Wanda played by Kris Hazelton one committees lance for our local hospital. Today, and helps with the vast fundraising to provide ambulances for Quota members recognized for their anniversaries the Estes Park Medical Center continues variety of project sponPhotos courtesy Char de Kehoe

community. Friendships that form in this club very often last a lifetime.

Quota International was founded in 1919 by Wanda Frey Joiner and Quotarip y known for their service ans are especially

Quota Club of EP 65th Anniversary

to deaf, hard of hearing and speech impa paired individuals, and disadvantaged w women and children.

M Major fundraisers for the club include th the Holiday Home Tour and Taste of Estes, (coming right up April 16).

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To ensure continued high-quality utility services and plan for future upgrades through capital improvement projects, the Town of Estes Park periodically reviews the cost of providing services as well as projected revenue – the rates paid by customers. The Town’s public water utility is a cost-based entity that relies solely on user fees to operate. Costs and revenues must be balanced in order to maintain operations and keep utilities in line with ever-increasing federal standards. The Town’s Water Division is capable of serving Estes Park on the busiest day of summer. Yet like water utilities across the U.S., it is facing rising operational costs, aging infrastructure and increasingly stringent regulatory requirements.

-March 10: Town Board study session to review rate study results and options -March 24: Town Board meeting review draft rate plan -April 28 (tentative): Final public hearing and potential adoption of new rates The last time a water rate study was conducted, the Town opted to keep rates lower than recommended by the study in order to assist residents and businesses through the national economic downturn. Therefore, the Town has not completed a large capital project since replacing 600 feet of water main under Virginia Avenue in 2012. Funding capital infrastructure projects requires multiple years of savings, and postponement means they will cost more in the future. The following water system improvements are needed: Several upcoming public meetings will include water rate discussions. Visit www.estes.org/boardsandmeetings for dates and complete meeting details:

1. Establishment of secondary water sources for the Town’s two water treatment plants to ensure water treatment plants are not shut down due to problems with source water.

2. The Town’s system has grown and inherited older, private water distribution systems such as the one serving Carriage Hills. In 2014 the water crew repaired 27 leaks throughout the system, most caused by older pipes resting on shifting granite in acidic soil. Approximately 50 miles of the Town’s pipes need to be replaced to meet today’s standards. This costs $500,000 to $1 million per mile depending on blasting, excavation and road replacement costs.

3. The Federal Safe Drinking Water Act, Clean Water Act, and Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment regulations have a direct influence on the operations and maintenance of distribution system and treatment facilities. For example, to meet the Surface Water Treatment Rules the Town uses enhanced treatment methods, which increase operating costs. Past rate increases funded the $8.25 million upgrade at Marys Lake Water Treatment Facility for membrane filtration in order to prepare for more stringent standards in the future.

For more information on the water rate study, please contact the Utilities Department at 970-577-3587. Subscribe to receive Town news and/or meeting agendas in your email inbox by visiting www.estes.org. More Town news is available at www.estes.org/news, www.facebook.com/townofestesparkco and www.twitter.com/townofestespark.

Honor Flight-One Last Mission By: Steve Mitchell

How meaningful is Honor Flight to our generation of World War II, Korean and Purple Heart veterans? Find out at the free screening of the documentary “Honor Flight- One Last Mission” presented by Estes Park Committee of Northern Colorado Honor Flight at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 12 at Reel Mountain Theater.

Don’t forget the tissues.

The Estes Park Honor Flight Committee has raised more than $53,000 to send veterans from Estes Park and the Estes Valley to the war memorials in Washington D.C. thanks to its generous supporters and guardians. As a thank you, the committee is offering a free screening plus free popcorn to its supporters, guardians and anyone else who is interested in learning more

about Honor Flight.

“Honor Flight-One Last Mission” follows a devoted team of Midwest volunteers as they race against the clock to send every local World War II veteran to the Washington, D.C. memorials built in their honor. The film captures Honor Flight from the point of view of the volunteers and veterans, who share their war and life stories along the way.

After the trip, many vets say it was one of the greatest days of their lives.

More than 30,000 tickets were sold to the premier held at Milwaukee’s Miller Park on August 11, 2012. The Los Angeles Times called the film an “enormously moving documentary and a profound tribute to America’s brave, often unsung World War II veterans.”

For more information about Honor Flight, please see www.honorflightnortherncolorado.org.

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epnews.com I wrote a little column last week about life hacks and was surprised that readers were compelled to respond with their own favorite definition of the word “hack.”

The first came from a nameless golfer who might be called Bob and probably works at Estes Park Lumber. “Bob” said: “Hack = A person who cannot get around the golf course without many bad shots. Usually used as a noun. ‘Nice shot there into the trees Bob, you Hack.’ Also as a verb: ‘You really hacked that shot, Bob!’ I have a little in common with my version of the word!!!”

Bob would have better luck if he aimed at the elk and not at the hole.

The elk are bigger and there’s more of ‘em. Keep working at it, Bob. Another reader, Dan, considers “hack” in a different way: “I always think of hack as hacking away at a log for fire wood. Or Hakensack, New Jersey, an inner suburb of New York City. It’s a funny name for a city, just like Hoboken. Funny that they’re both in New Jersey.”

What about Bargaintown, Pisacataway, Buckshutem, Parsipanny, Cheesequake and worst of all, Buttzville? Really.

Buttzville. All in New Jersey.

An anonymous reader who calls him/herself “Your #1 Fan” associated the word with both sport, like “Bob” and location, as did Dan: “In baseball lingo, a hacker is a batter without much finesse or subtlety. It’s usually not a batter who will hit for a consistently high average. Another definition of hack comes from my taxi driving days in New York City. A synonym for taxi and or its driver was hack. As a supplanted suburban kid in my early twenties, I carried the name with a certain pride. And I can think of one more use for the word hack.

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It’s been used as an adjective to describe a writer who can crank out some volume of words but not usually of a very high quality.

“Hack is not a word that comes to mind when I think of you and your writing.

Thank you, dear Thunker, for 9 years of enriching the community of Estes Park.

You’re a treasure. By the way, whatever they pay you, it’s not enough!”

My bridge-playing friend Debbie responded to the life hack of using a sideways toaster to make a grilled cheese sandwich.

“Interesting….or weird!” She couldn’t decide.

As promised, I tried making a grilled cheese with my vintage toaster on its side. This is what happened:

After I tried it, I went online to read reviews of the sideways toaster cheese sandwich hack.

Here are comments from others who think like Debbie: “It works much better if you turn the toaster so it faces the wall.”

“Get your face down there close to the toaster and open your mouth when the toast shoots out.” “Put a plate on the floor, dummy!”

“This is staged. In real life the cheese would have landed face down.”

“To keep the toast from flying out, you have to jam the spring with a butter knife.

Be sure it’s plugged in.”

“Does anyone remember the little shelf under your oven? They call it a broiler.”

“Just use a pan. Grilled cheese is not something that should be ‘hacked.’”

Lesson learned: Read the reviews before you try any of the life hacks you get in your email inbox.

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Rare Items Tell A Story About Women’s History On Wednesday, March 11 at 3:00 p.m. the Estes Park Museum will host a program by local antique expert Bob Fixter.

Come for an interesting hour honoring Women's History Month. You will have the opportunity to see and touch rare pieces, such as hand written letters by Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth

coln, Nebraska. Fixter worked at a Lincoln jewelry store for 24 years while earning degrees from the Gemological Association of Great Britain, the Gemological Institute of America and the Canadian Jewelry Institute. In 2005, he and his wife Carole moved to Estes Park and opened Fall River Jewelry & Antiques at 356 East Elkhorn Avenue, #4.

They offer appraisal services, jewelry repair, and a coin and currency business, as well as a "time line" of jewelry arranged in chronological order from ancient Roman to present day. The Collector Bob Fixter holding a framed letter from Queen store also feaElizabeth in his shop, Fall River Jewelry & Antiques, on tures historical East Elkhorn Avenue. Courtesy photo documents reand an original coin from Athena dating lated to most of the United States Presiback to 460 BCE. Seeing these items dents, Civil War and world leaders, and with Fixter’s knowledge and interpreta- actors and actresses. tion, will bring ancient history to life. He Located at 200 Fourth Street, the Estes will explain his Estes Park collection as Park Museum galleries are open Friday well. The program is free to the public and Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 and no reservations are required. p.m. and Sundays from 1:00 p.m. until Bob Fixter grew up in Wyoming and 5:00 p.m. The mission of the Estes Park Colorado as a United Methodist pastor's Museum is to collect, interpret and preson. As a boy scout, he earned the merit serve local history, as well as to present badge in coin-collecting and subseexhibits, programs and events for the edquently caught the "collecting bug.” Fix- ucation and benefit of residents and visiter acquired his first re-sale license at the tors of all ages. For more information age of thirteen and had antique busicall the Estes Park Museum at 970-586nesses in Denver and Morrison. He 6256 or visit the Museum’s website at graduated from Englewood High School www.estes.org/museum. Museum adand received his Bachelor's Degree at mission is free.

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Game Night On March 12 At The Estes Park Museum- “Estes Park Chronology” On Thursday, March 12 beginning at 6:00 p.m. the public is welcome to come in and play “Estes Park Chronology.” In Chronology each player builds their own timeline of cards. On your turn, someone will read to you an historical

Located at 200 Fourth Street, the Estes Park Museum galleries are open on Fridays and Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. and Sundays from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. The mission of the Estes Park Museum is to collect, interpret and

event from a card or show you an historical image from the Museum's collection. You decide where that event falls in your timeline and if you're right, you keep the card, and your timeline grows.

First player to 10 wins. Game Night is open to all ages. The Museum will provide the game, snacks and refreshments free of charge. No reservations are necessary.

preserve local history, as well as to present exhibits, programs and events for the education and benefit of residents and visitors of all ages. For more information call the Estes Park Museum at 970-586-6256 or visit the Museum’s website at

Barbara Scott To Present Program For Woman’s Club The Estes Park Woman's Club will hold their 11:30 a.m. luncheon meeting March 11th at the OtherSide Restaurant.

Following the noon luncheon new officers for 2015-16 will be presented. Barbara Scott, Coordinator of Rocky Mountain National Park's Centennial

celebration, will present an overview of scheduled events. We welcome newcomers and guests. The $18 luncheon reservation can be made no later than today by calling Pat Pickering 5865510. Sorry we cannot guarantee any luncheon requests after that.

epnews.com According to the History Colorado Center website, you will witness the reality of war with Vietnam-era artifacts such as a full-size Huey helicopter, a draft notice, helmets and other gear.

View an actual program from Dr. King’s funeral service, and see a camera used to photograph Estes Park Senior Center trip offers the chance to see Jimi Hendrix purple Robert Kennedy the night he was shot. jacket, Mr. Roger’s sweater, vintage al- Three interactive lounges focus on the bums, Vietnam-era artifacts and more music, design, movies and TV that shaped a generation. While in the exThe 1968 Exhibit at the History Colhibit, you can cast a vote in the ’68 orado Center in Denver brings to life presidential election, listen to music by this pivotal American year through photographs, artifacts, vintage pop cul- ’60s rock icons, and challenge friends to a 1960s trivia quiz about music and ture items and interactive materials.

TV of the time.

According to History Colorado, this History Colorado offers further inexhibit was developed by the Minsight. In 1968, the death toll in the nesota History Center, in partnership Vietnam War reached a new high. Riwith the Atlanta History Center, the ots and demonstrations raged across Chicago History Museum and the the country, Apollo 8 orbited the Oakland Museum of California, The 1968 Exhibit is an ambitious, multime- moon, and the nation was transformed by the tragic assassinations of Dr. Mardia experience that looks at how the events of the year have fueled a persist- tin Luther King, Jr. and Robert Kennedy. The 1960s also charted a draent, if often contradictory, sense of matic road in America’s pop culture. It identity for the people who were there was in 1968 that Hair opened on and those who came after.

Broadway, “Laugh-In” debuted on teleThe Town of Estes Park Senior Servvision and Johnny Cash gave his faices Division is offering a day trip to mous performance at Folsom Prison. see the exhibit on Tuesday, March 24.

For more information, please contact Register at the Estes Park Senior Centhe Estes Park Senior Center at (970) ter, 220 Fourth Street, by Tuesday, 586-2996 or visit the Center at 220 March 10. The cost is $34 for Estes Park Senior Citizens Center, Inc. or $36 Fourth Street, Monday through Friday for non-members and includes admis- between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Please sion, tour and transportation. There is visit the Senior Services website at a minimum of 10 participants required www.estes.org/seniorcenter. for this trip.

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The Local Herd Celebrates Its 400th Cartoon!

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The Local Herd cartoon is celebrating it's 400th original cartoon strip in this week's Estes Park News! (See it on page 2).

The Local Herd was created by local artist Tim Buck, and published in the first Estes Park News on November 5, 2000.

At first, the cartoon was only published in black and white but on May 29, 2009 the paper went to full color and so did the cartoon strip! Over the last few years many of the cartoons that were published in black and white have been converted to full color.

To celebrate the 400th cartoon strip, the website -localherd.com - has been updated and now offers original artwork for sale, along with information for custom caricatures, elkicatures (for those who want to see themselves as a cartoon elk!) and freelance cartoon services that are available!

At the website you can see all 400 cartoons and you can also search the cartoons by topic or keyword.

If you visit the website please checkout the Kickstarter Project page for information about the upcoming campaign to animate the Local Herd!

Next time you see some elk, ask yourself what they might be thinking and you might come up with an idea for your own elk cartoon!

Congratulations Tim!

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Sunrise Rotary Sponsor Casino Night At The Stanley Hotel

Temporary Closures To Protect Nesting Raptors In Rocky Mountain National Park

Karen Hall deals Blackjack.

Photo by Tony Bielat

By: Steve Mitchell

Estes Valley Sunrise Rotary invites you to dress up and enjoy Casino Night as an exciting way support the Bobcat Booster Club and invest in our Middle and High School athletic programs. Held this Saturday, March 7 from 7-11 p.m. in the Stanley Hotel MacGregor Ballroom, Casino Night offers poker, craps, blackjack and horse racing, all played with “funny money.� This adult evening out (you must be 21 to enter) features hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar and music. During a silent action, bid on a gift basket that include gen-

erous donations from local merchants.

Buy a horse for $25 and cheer it on during the races that occur throughout the evening. For a $25 donation, sign up with Harriette Woodard (586-1040) for the poker tournament and try your luck at Texas Hold ‘Em. All proceeds go to the Bobcat Boosters, which supports Park District's Middle and High School athletic programs beyond what the district can provide. For more information on Casino Night, please contact Harriette Woodard at 586-1040.

Each year to protect raptor nesting sites, Rocky Mountain National Park officials initiate temporary closures in the Lumpy Ridge and Sheep Mountain areas of the park. To ensure that these birds of prey can nest undisturbed, specific areas within the park are closed temporarily to public use during nesting season and monitored by wildlife managers. All closures started on March 1 and will continue through July 31, if appropriate. These closures may be extended longer or rescinded at an earlier date depending on nesting activity.

Closures include Checkerboard Rock, Lightning Rock, Batman Rock, Batman Pinnacle, Thunder Buttress, The Parish,

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Alligator Rock, Sheep Mountain, and Twin Owls, Rock One. These closures include the named formations. Closures include all climbing routes, outcroppings, cliffs, faces, ascent and descent routes and climber access trails to the named rock formations. Check the park’s website at www.nps.gov/romo/planyourvisit/area_closures.htm for updated information on raptor closures.

The National Park Service is committed to preserving birds of prey.

The same cliffs that are critical for raptors also appeal to climbers. The cooperation of climbing organizations and individuals continues to be essential to the successful nesting of raptors in the park.

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A Special Ring Reunited With Its Rightful Owner

By: Kris Hazelton

Earlier this month, a landscaping company in Windsor, Colorado found Jeremy Coy’s Estes Park High School class ring. The ring was found in the dirt at a work site. An employee of that landscaping company went to great lengths to locate the rightful owner of the ring and obtained the address of Jeremy’s dad, Gary Coy, here in Estes Park so they could send the ring back and Gary could get it to his son.

Unfortunately, the ring wasn’t packaged securely and while going through a sorting machine at a postal facility, the ring fell out.

Gary Coy received the envelope in the mail but was disappointed to find it was empty. He made a visit to our local Estes

Park Post Office with a dilemma. He contacted our new Postmaster Kim Chase and gave her a detailed description of the ring and what had happened.

Kim relayed that information to the sorting office in Denver and they set up a notice on the postal internal communications network and put out an “all points bulletin” on the ring.

Postmaster Kim was very excited to call Gary last week and tell him that they were able to locate the ring at the Denver mail processing center! The ring was very securely packed up and sent back to Estes Park for redelivery.

Last Thursday, Gary met Kim at the post office where she proudly presented the ring to Gary. Gary is excited to give the ring back to his son Jeremy this weekend. Jeremy said he thinks he’s been missing the ring for about fifteen years.

He lost it and had no idea where to begin looking for it. He is very happy to have the ring back in his possession.

Thank you to the post office personnel in Denver and Estes Park for working so diligently to make sure this ring was returned to its rightful owner.

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Exciting News-Rocky Mountain Performing Arts Center Update A Boutique Hotel, A General Manager, A Beer Garden and More With its year-round schedule of local and national performances, visual arts displays, arts education programs, seminars, conferences and professional meetings, the Rocky Mountain Performing Arts Center (RMPAC) is looking forward to becoming a destination in downtown Estes Park, attracting residents and visitors of all ages.

The RMPAC business plan for the Performance Plaza side of the Performing Arts Center has always been built around retail and residential tenants that would contribute substantially to the center's financial sustainability. After a professional evaluation of the options for commercial uses, RMPAC has adopted a plan for a combination boutique hotel with a fine-dining restaurant and bar in addition to the performance facilities. The hotel will expand the choices for Estes Park’s guests as well as the performers and will be an attraction for residents and visitors alike. RMPAC sees this direction as sufficient to attract national star performers and to underwrite local performers.

In order to ensure the success of such a venture, RMPAC has entered into a partnership with Mr. Rick Benton, the former General Manager of the Stanley Hotel during its most recent successes. Mr. Benton is a new member of the RMPAC Board and will apply his professional hospitality experience to the design, build-out and operations of the hotel and restaurant, as well as become its General Manager upon comple-

tion of construction. The RMPAC Board feels this is an exciting opportunity for both RMPAC and Mr. Benton. He is already at work with RMPAC’s architects in refining the Performance Plaza space.

In addition to this exciting news, RMPAC is announcing that The Barrel, an outdoor beer garden with sixty rotating taps, will open in spring of 2015, and will be located on the future site of the Rocky Mountain Performing Arts Center. The Barrel will operate the beer garden during RMPAC's development period. Soon residents and guests visiting Estes Park will be able to revel in the beautiful mountain views while enjoying some of the best craft beer in the state and around the country, as well as a few international selections. “After a solid year of planning, we are very excited to be opening The Barrel in Estes Park,” says Lou Bush, co-owner. "We are thrilled to be able to offer the residents and guests of Estes Park an outdoor space where they can enjoy a craft beer, fill their stomachs and enjoy the Rocky Mountains." Co-owner Ingrid Bush adds “We are committed to breathing new life into the vacant lot, supporting the Rocky Mountain Performing Arts Center and we also see value in investing in downtown Estes Park. We look forward to sharing many experiences with our guests, meeting people from all over and becoming a favorite destination for all."

For more information on the Rocky Mountain Performing Arts Center or upcoming events, please contact Stan Black at Stan@RMPAC.org.

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All who attended agreed that all the The Souper Bowl Cook-Off held on soups were exceptional. The vote for Best Feb. 22 at Community Church was a big Soup in the Individual category and in success. Over $1,500 was raised for the the Restaurant category (a very close Tuition Assistance Program at nonprofit count) resulted in the following winners: Lifelong Learning of Estes Valley PreBest Soup-Individual-Bo & Lauri school. LLEV wishes to thank all of Winslow. those who came on a cold and snowy Best Soup-Restaurant Mountain Home day to sample all of the delicious soups Courtesy photos Cafe. provided by the individuals and businesses participating. Thanks to Mayor Bill & Sue Pinkham, Bo & Lauri Winslow, Edâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cantina, Twin Owls Steakhouse, Mountain Home CafĂŠ, The Notchtop CafĂŠ, Villa Tatra of Pinewood Springs, and Zolo Grill of Boulder for all the hard work in preparing and serving all the wonderful soups.

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Dave Lasota Joins RE/MAX Mountain Brokers RE/MAX Mountain Brokers is excited to announce the addition of Dave Lasota. Although Dave has been a RealtorÂŽ in Estes Park for the last three years, you may remember him because of the excellent service he gave you at Starbucks, where he managed the Elkhorn location for seven years. Or you may remember him as the cheering Dad on the sidelines for his kids, Kelsi who graduated from Estes Park High School and is now a Freshman at Boise State and his twins Piper and Cobi who are sophomores at Estes Park High School. Or you could have seen him with his energetic wife Karen, who is also seen at the Estes Park schools as kindergarten teacher.

Feel free to stop in and visit Dave in his new office. Be prepared for excellent service and the backing of 97,647 RE/MAX agents in 95 Countries world wide. He can be reached at 970-586-5324 or DaveLasota@remax.net.

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EPNRC March Lunch & Learn Roundtable Discussion- Enough Is Enough: Are We Doing Too Much?

Organizing Services For Children In The Estes Valley There are many services available for families and children in the Estes Valley, but they are not always easy to track down. In an effort to provide a coordinated resource for services available for children, ASK (Associates Supporting Kids) is hosting two identical drop-in networking events for all service providers at the Hondius Room of the Estes Valley Public Library, 335 East Elkhorn Avenue. The first will take place on Wednesday, March 18 from 4 to 6 p.m. and the second will be Thursday, March 19 from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

The events will provide an opportunity for a variety of service providers to meet each other, find their common goals, learn what other providers offer in the community and to learn more about ASK’s plans for affording access to local services.

ASK has categorized each service for inclusion in a proposed website. Each provider will have the opportunity to review the categorization and offer additional alternatives.

While ASK has contacted many local service providers, we may have missed some. Please join us for one of the two networking events or contact Kathy Schaps at 970-372-7006 to add your child service to the list.

group through the Colorado Parks and Recreation Association (CPRA) called, “Thinking Community.” Their goal is to research, study, and learn innovative leadership tools, use them, and teach others ways to solve problems as a visionary instead of reacting to a problem as it’s upon them. How do you: • Change the way your organization is run after 25 years? Do something no one else is doing? Put your organization on the map moving forward? Help sustain it in this ever-changing economy?

These are the tough questions and actions the “Thinking Community” is aiming to solve by providing innovative leadership tools to share in the workplace.

Many of these tools will be introduced at the Lunch & Learn.

Grab your lunch and join us for this provocative session that you will not want to miss on Thursday, March 12, Noon – 1:30 p.m. in the Hondius Room at the Estes Valley Library.

Lunch & Lean Roundtable Discussions are free of charge to EPNRC members. Beginning in February, nonmembers will be charged $10 per person. Don’t miss out!

For more information and to join today visit www.epnonprofit.org/nonprofit-organizational-memberships/ If you have ideas for future roundtable discussions, please contact EPNRC executive director, Jill Lancaster at director@epnonprofit.org. Happy New Year!

The Estes Park Nonprofit Resource Center presents a free workshop on grant seeking basics for nonprofit organizations on Monday, March 16 from 10 – 11:30 a.m. in the Computer Lab at the Estes Valley Library.

This workshop will provide an overview of the funding research process for nonprofits seeking grants from foundations, corporations, and grantmaking public charities.

We will offer tips on how best to identify funding sources for your nonprofit organization, highlighting the electronic and print resources available for free at the Estes Valley Public Library.

The workshop will include a demonstration of Foundation Directory Online,

the Foundation Center’s premiere searchable database that provides information on more than 110,000 grantmakers and more than three million grant records as well as the Colorado Grants Guide, Colorado’s leading online tool for grant funding research.

Participants may stay in the computer lab after the workshop to utilize these grant search databases.

To Register please visit www.estesvalleylibrary.org and select the “Calendar” tab. Then proceed to the March 16 date, select the event and follow the on-line instructions. Or email Jill Lancaster at director@epnonprofit.org or call 970-4807805.

Estes Land Stewardship Assoc. Meeting

The Estes Land Stewardship Association, ELSA, will hold a business meeting on Tuesday, March 10, at 9:30 a.m. in

room 202 of the municipal building. ELSA members publish the guide to Unwanted Weeds in the Estes Valley, organize the annual Weed Roundup, provide weed identification to land owners and participate in weed pulls. We welcome new members interested in these activities for educating landowners and residents of the Estes Valley about noxious weed identification, prevention and removal.

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• Do you nix the idea even if it will make you unpopular with some people?

• Or do you just go along and say, “Yeah, we should do this,” but you don’t have a well thought out plan?

• What tools are available to assist in making calculated decisions to move forward or not?

Be ready to get involved, be openminded, and willing to learn a unique way of problem solving! Led by Estes Valley Recreation & Park District (EVRPD), Recreation Supervisor, Cheryl Sarnwick, this roundtable is certain to inspire you to be proactive in making decisions. Cheryl has been the Recreation Supervisor at the EVRPD for four years and over the last 10 years she has learned and taught various facilitation methods. She is a part of a new

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Comment On The Special Review Of The Amended Wellness Center Application By March 17

At its March 17 meeting, the Estes Valley Planning Commission will request public input during the special review of the amended Wellness Center development plan request for Lot 4 of the Stanley Historic District, now called the Aspire Wellness Complex at the Stanley. The meeting takes place at 1:30 p.m. in the Town Board Room of Town Hall, 170 MacGregor Avenue. Unlike the original submittal approved by the Town Board in March 2014, this application proposes to build the Accommodations-2 building first, followed by a redesigned Wellness Complex building. The application also requests a height variance for the Accommodations-2 building. The public is encouraged to participate in this process as it will be the primary forum for public

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Estes Park Medical Center Welcomes New ENT-Dr. Brad Runyan

a Rotary Club Exchange Student.

Otolaryngology is the oldest comments on the proposed project. medical specialty in the United More details about this application are States.

Otolaryngologists are available at www.estes.org/currentappliphysicians trained in the medical cations. The staff report will be posted to and surgical management and this site the week of March 2. For those treatment of patients with diseases who cannot attend the March 17 meeting, and disorders of the ear, nose, written comments may be submitted throat (ENT), and related structhrough the Community Development tures of the head and neck. They Department at kthompson@estes.org by are commonly referred to as Earn, March 12.

Nose, and Throat physicians.

The Planning Commission will provide About 35 million people develop a recommendation as the special review chronic sinusitis each year, making continues to the Town Board, tentatively it one of the most common health scheduled for March 24 at 7 p.m. in the complaints in America.

Town Board Room. Public comments will Dr. Runyan’s interests span the be accepted, although the public is enfull spectrum of ear, nose and couraged to provide input earlier, during throat surgery including: the Planning Commission review March • Sleep apnea and snoring 17.

By: Kerrie Hill, EPMC • Sinusitis Estes Park Medical Center is pleased to • Endoscopic sinus surgery announce the addition of Brad Runyan, • Head and neck surgery MD to the Specialty Clinic effective • Thyroid/Parathyroid Disorders March 26, 2014.

Dr. Runyan received his undergraduate • Voice and swallowing disorders • Hearing and balance issues degree in Zoology at Iowa State Univer• Facial trauma and factures sity in Ames, Iowa. He went on to receive his Doctor of Medicine at the Uni• Acute and chronic Tonsillitis versity Of Iowa College Of Medicine in • Enlargement of the tonsils Iowa City, Iowa. He completed his gen• Inflammation/infections of the ear. eral surgery internship and OtolarynTo schedule an appointment with Dr. gology residency at the University of Runyan at the Specialty Clinic at Estes Texas Health Science Center in San AnPark Medical Center, call his office ditonio, Texas. Dr. Runyan is board certirectly at 970-212-0169. Additional inforfied in Otolaryngology (Pediatric and mation regarding Dr. Runyan, can be Adult Ear, Nose, and Throat Disorders). found by visiting his web site at Before he started college he had the opwww.bradrunyan.com. portunity to spend a year in Australia as

$1.9 Million In Recover Colorado Grants & Loans For Estes Area Businesses Aid Flood Recovery those businesses have been approved for additional loans totaling $99,000. Total grants and loans to Estes area businesses could therefore exceed $1.9 million.

One question we frequently receive is why it has taken this long for businesses to receive assistance. Although the Recover Colorado program is administered by the State of Colorado, its funding comes from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. You may have seen news reports in the last Since last May, the Estes Park Economic month or so about hundreds of local Development Corporation has partnered homeowners being asked to repay flood recovery funds to FEMA on the grounds with the Larimer Small Business Develthat auditors have concluded the homeopment Center to help local businesses benefit from the Recover Colorado busi- owners were ineligible for assistance. The Recover Colorado grant applications are ness grant and loan program. Our program has not been limited to Estes Park, being carefully documented to ensure federal requirements are met. Most imas we consider businesses in the surrounding areas of Glen Haven Drake/Big portantly, businesses must show that the grant monies they receive are reimburseThompson Canyon and Allenspark part ments for eligible business expenses inof our wider community.

Over the last couple of months, the state curred after September 12, 2013. Although documenting both the invoices of Colorado has accelerated its approval and proofs of payment in a form that of grant applications and issuance of remeets federal guidelines can be timeimbursements to Colorado businesses. consuming, it will help ensure that neiAs of the end of February, 28 local businesses have received grants totaling over ther the businesses nor the State will be asked to repay these grants in the future. $1 million. In addition, the state approved 24 more businesses for additional Without local assistance, it would have been far more difficult for local busigrants totaling $727,000, and three of

nesses to comply with these documentation requirements.

The amount of assistance received by local businesses is substantial when compared to the statewide program. As of February 13, 55 percent of the grants disbursed statewide have gone to Estes area businesses, and the $1.9 million of local relief represents 58 percent of the statewide pre-approvals and grants.

This outcome would not have been possible without local support. Through grants from the Community Foundation of Northern Colorado, Estes Park EDC hired Michael Haughey as our Business Recovery Coordinator in April of 2014.

In applying for the initial grant, we told the Community Foundation that one of our key objectives would be to assist at least 50 local businesses with obtaining grants or loans. The demand for such assistance exceeded our expectations.

To date, we have assisted 105 area businesses with at least starting the grant application process. Extensive community outreach and publicity reached many other businesses. Nineteen businesses chose to withdraw their applications, mostly because undergoing the application process revealed they were not likely eligible. Another 22 applications are pending, with some requests from the

state for additional documentation outstanding and at least one application recommended by underwriters for pre-approval.

Finally, there are 12 relatively new applications just beginning the process. As a result of reviewing the early applications, we expect that the entire process is much further along the learning curve. Many potential recurring questions about eligibility or documentation have been resolved, making the process more efficient in the future.

This program has been an important benefit to those businesses willing to undertake the process. Providing grants to such businesses will enable them to enter the 2015 summer season with greater resources. Last August, we reported that 75 local businesses were pursuing Recover Colorado grants and loans. Those businesses reported 650 associated jobs through their initial applications. Although many of these were seasonal jobs, it was clear that flood losses had negatively affected a large percentage of our small businesses and local workforce.

It is still possible for local businesses to apply. Interested businesses can go to http://dola.colorado.gov/cdbg-dr/ for information on eligibility and the application process.

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“Bloody Mary” is one of many distinctive songs well known in this popular musical from 1958. Donabeth Downey plays the part of Bloody Mary exuberantly!

Good Gravy, Look Who Turns 80!

Larry Pierce and Jan McCown play the lead roles as Emile de Becque and Nellie.

Jim Nelson was born March 14, 1935 in Guthrie Center, Iowa. Jim pastored several churches in Iowa while farming.

They moved from Chariton, Iowa to McCook, NE then moved again to Grover, Colorado. He and his wife, Frances, just celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary and have settled in the Greeley area and he still continues to pastor the Galeton Baptist Church.

Jim worked for Polar Gas and ran rural routes and sales throughout Northern Colorado and Estes before retiring.

His family is celebrating with a card shower! Please send a card to Jim at 23728 CR 27 ½, Milliken CO 80543.

Jan McCown, as Nellie Forbush sings many beautiful songs about love!

Capt. Brackett, (Jim Cope), asks local plantation owner, de Becque to do surveillance of Japanese forces on the surrounding islands as Lt. Cable, (Randy Boyd), and Cmdr. Harbsion, (Lowell Krandell) look on.

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A memorable scene in South Pacific is when Luther Billis, played by Jordan Hazelton, dances as a girl during their Thanksgiving stage act for the troops.

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THE STORY OF TWO PHONE CALLS The phone rang this week and the voice on the phone was a very familiar one, although I had not heard it for several years. It brought me back to another call a decade ago in which this father called to ask me to perform a wedding for his daughter and her fiancée. It would be conducted in downtown Denver on a Saturday afternoon…not my favorite place or time…but I was honored to be asked and happy to oblige. It turned out to be one of the most enjoyable weddings I ever conducted. One reason for that was that I was the only caucasian in the crowd of 300 that gathered. However, I was graciously accepted and the ceremony went beautifully. We knew that it was going to be a fun wedding, when, as the ‘flower girl’ came down the aisle, dropping the flower petals with great pomp and circumstance as she went, behind her came the very young ‘ring bearer’, who ceremoniously picked up each of the petals, as the audience roared with laughter. The wedding went beautifully right down to the ‘jumping the broom’ tradition and the ‘unity sand’, instead of a ‘unity candle’. The memories of that joyous occasion will be with me always, as vivid as if it was just yesterday.

The phone call of this week was very different as the caller told me that his wife of 52 years had passed away and wanted to know if I would officiate at her memorial service.

We laid out some tentative plans and this week we will celebrate the life of a dear Christian wife, mother, and grandmother, and my Sister in Christ. Like so many other such occasions I am blessed to be a part of, it will be a time of celebrating the successful completion of a ‘race well run’. Like most memorial services we will enjoy the sharing by family members and acquaintances of the memorable and happy times they shared with their loved one. The Apostle Paul writes, “We sorrow not, like those who have no hope.” So, while she will be dearly missed, we rejoice with the family the life successfully lived At times like this, as I think about the many good things that will be shared at the service, I sincerely hope that those same praising things were shared with her during her life.

Garrison Keillor, well-known radio speaker on the Prairie Home Companion Show once made this observation. “They say such nice things about people at their funerals that it makes me sad to realize that I’m going to miss mine by just a few days.” Contrast that belated sharing of ways one has blessed the lives of others with a celebration held to honor one still living, who, after hearing all the complimentary and touching things that were said, commented: “It felt like I was awake at my own funeral.”

A handwritten poem, by an anonymous author, said it so well: “In this world today, while we’re living, some folks say the worst of us they can.

But when we are dead and in our caskets, they always slip some lilies in our hand.

Won’t you give me my flowers while I’m living, and let me enjoy them while I can. Please don’t wait ‘till I’m ready to be buried and then slip some lilies in my hand. In this world is where we need our flowers…a kind word to help us along. If you can’t give me flowers while I’m living, please don’t send them when I’m gone.”

Let me encourage us to give people ‘lilies’ while they are with us so that those we give when they are gone will be truly sincere. At the same time, this might be a good time to consider our own lives and give thought to what we would want people to say about us at…or before…our memorial service. On occasion, at youth retreats, young people have been asked to ‘write their obituary’ as they would like it to appear someday. Not a bad idea for each of us, don’t you think? We might make some changes.

(Bob)

Citizen Meetings with County Commissioner Tom Donnelly

Wed., March 11 @ 9:00am Estes Park Senior Center 220 4th Street, Estes Park

For more information on other citizen meetings, please call the Larimer County Commissioners’ Office - 498-7010

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Rocky Mountain National Park’s Centennial Year Programs Continue The year-long celebration of Rocky Mountain National Park’s 100th Anniversary continues as we head into March.

Spring into celebrating with us by attending these fun events!

MARCH 5: One Park, Many Perspectives: An Exploration of Rocky Mountain National Park at its Centenary Researchers from the University of Colorado Boulder in the fields of history, geological sciences, environmental studies and linguistics, as well as representatives from the university’s libraries will speak as panelists about how their research relates to the history, environment, and ecology of Rocky Mountain National Park, while also highlighting related library collections and services. Reception will begin at 4 p.m. with the event following from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Norlin Library, University of Colorado, Boulder.

MARCH 6-8: 4th Annual Grand Lake Catch and Release Ice Fishing Contest Come try your hand at ice fishing in a beautiful setting and learn about the fisheries that Rocky and Grand Lake share.

To celebrate the Centennial, there will be a $100 prize for the100th fish caught!

MARCH 7: Centennial Saturday Night Join us for a series of fun Saturday Night family ranger programs at 7 p.m. at the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center celebrating various aspects of the park’s wilderness, wildlife, and wonder. This week, visit the park’s heroic past with Bob Flame: Rocky Mountain Ranger.

MARCH 14: Centennial Saturday Night This week’s program at the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center at 7:00 p.m. is Call of the Coyote, featuring a discussion of one of North America’s most divisive wild animals and how living with wildlife will change in the next 100 years.

MARCH 21: Centennial Saturday Night This week’s program at the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center at 7:00 p.m., delves into discussion about the park’s most popular resident, the elk. Join a ranger to take a look at the past, present, and future of elk management.

MARCH 24: Centennial Speaker Series – John Fielder John Fielder camped 50 nights in the park during the summers of 1993 and 1994. With a special park permit he photographed almost every alpine lake at sunset and sunrise. He explored the entire 400 square miles of the park. John will share these and other photographs of the park, backed by beautiful music, and tell stories funny, sad and dramatic of his life exploring Rocky Mountain National Park. This talk will be hosted at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. Tickets: $12/members, $15/non-members.

Visit www.dmns.org for tickets and further information.

MARCH 28: Centennial Saturday Night This week's program at the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center at 7:00 p.m., is Keepers of This Treasure: Inspirational Ranger Stories, featuring fascinating personal stories from the rangers that have spent their lives protecting Rocky Mountain National Park and its visitors.

MARCH 30: Pioneers of the Peaks: Local Climbers Who Made History Training in Rocky Mountain National Park presented by Harry Kent. For several decades, a small group of men and women made history exploring and ascending the summits surrounding the Estes Valley. In 2013 and 2014, the Estes Park Museum and the Estes Valley Library gathered their inspiring stories.

This presentation is at 7:00 p.m. at the Estes Park Museum. It will highlight the training that Harry Kent and his partner Keith Lober did in preparation for their daunting winter ascent of the North Face of the Eiger in 1982!

For more details on these events, pay a visit to Rocky Mountain National Park’s 2015 Centennial Calendar of Events on the park’s website at www.nps.gov/romo look for the Centennial logo.

Check the park website regularly or follow us on social media @Rockynps for updates on 100th Anniversary events and programs! For more information about Rocky Mountain National Park please call the park’s Information Office at (970) 586-1206.

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ESTES PARK HAPPENINGS

For additional information call 800-443-7837 • 970-577-9900 March 6 - March 20, 2015

Monday – March 9 Chicken and dumplings, Mixed vegetables, Peaches, Cookie Tuesday – March 10 Sweet and sour pork, Stir fry vegetables, Rice, mini egg rolls, Cake Wednesday – March 11 Beef and vegetable soup, Corn bread, Orange smiles, Brownie Thursday – March 12 Chicken finger sandwich, Pasta salad, Fresh tomato cucumber salad, Pie Friday – March 13 Baked cod, Potato casserole, Coleslaw, Cobber $5 EPSCC INC. members / $7 non-members - everyone welcome!

EVENTS Every Thursday in March: Dine Around Estes Park. Special tasting plate menus. Throughout Estes Park. 4:30 pm March 7: Across the Divide GeoTour Geocache Kick-off Party. The Other Side Restaurant. 11:30 am. Res. Required.

March 7: Casino Night. Presented by Sunrise Rotary. The Stanley Hotel. 7 pm March 10: Free 5K Group Run. Starts at the Stanley Hotel. 6 pm March 17: Free 5K Group Run. Starts at the Stanley Hotel. 6 pm March 17: St. Patrick’s Day Celebration. Live Celtic music by Indigent Row. Lonigans Saloon. 7 pm

MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT

March 13: Ray Young. Jazz Piano. Nicky’s Steakhouse. 6 pm

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

March 13: Open Mic. Lonigans Pub. 9 pm

March 11: Women’s History Month Through Rare Antiques. Estes Park Museum. 3 pm

March 14: Peak to Peak Concert, 1914 Tunes. Shepherd of the Mountains Lutheran Church. 3 pm

March 19: Essential Oils: Chemical-Free Living. Riverspointe Spa. 4 pm

March 14: Jay Stott. Acoustic. Rock Inn. 6 pm

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

March 14: Mountain Town Trio. Rock.

Marys Lake Lodge. 6 pm

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

March 14: Ray Young. Jazz Piano.

Nicky’s Steakhouse. 6 pm March 14: Karaoke. Lonigans Pub. 9 pm March 15: Lark Powers. Piano. Stanley Hotel. 2 pm

March 6: James Davis. Classical Guitar. Twin Owls Steakhouse. 6 pm

March 15: Jon Pickett. Acoustic. Rock Inn. 5 pm

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

March 17: Ruddy Buggers, members of Chain Station & Special Guests. Irish Tunes. Rock Inn. 8:30 pm

March 6: Ran off the Rooster. Americana.

Rock Inn. 8 pm March 6: Open Mic. Lonigans Pub. 9 pm

March 18: Matthew Gurnsey, The Kilted Man. Celtic. Marys Lake Lodge. 6 pm

March 7: Gary Hall. Acoustic. Rock Inn. 6 pm

March 18: Trivia Night. Longz Mountain Grill. 6:30 pm

March 7: Mountain Town Trio. Rock. Marys Lake Lodge. 6 pm

March 19: Ladies Night with the Mountain Town Rockers. Estes Park Resort. 6 pm

March 7: Ray Young. Jazz Piano. Nicky’s Steakhouse. 6 pm

March 19: Open Bluegrass Jam. Rock Inn. 6 pm

March 7: Karaoke. Lonigans Pub. 9 pm

March 20: Billy Shaddox. Acoustic. Rock Inn. 6 pm

March 8: Seicento Baroque Ensemble. The Stanley Hotel. 2 pm March 8: Jon Pickett. Acoustic. Rock Inn. 5 pm March 10: Writers Open Mic. Coffee on the Rocks. 12:30 pm March 11: Trivia Night. Longz Mountain Grill.

6:30 pm March 12: Ladies Night with the Mountain Town Rockers. Estes Park Resort. 6 pm March 12: Museum Game Night. “Estes Park Chronology:” Estes Park Museum. 6 pm March 12: Open Bluegrass Jam. Rock Inn. 6 pm March 13: James Davis. Classical Guitar.

Twin Owls Steakhouse. 6 pm

March 20: James Davis. Classical Guitar.

Twin Owls Steakhouse. 6 pm

March 20: Ray Young. Jazz Piano.

Nicky’s Steakhouse. 6 pm March 20: Open Mic. Lonigans Pub. 9 pm

February March Sermon Series:

A Journey Through the Beatitudes

Weekly on Wednesday: Bugs & Brews. Tie flies, fishing talk and tasty brews. Estes Park Feed & Supply. 6 pm

ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK

Celebrate 100 years of Rocky Mountain National Park by visiting the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center to learn more about wildlife, the junior ranger program, recreational opportunities and more! Ranger-led programs on weekends. Details call: 970-586-1206 March 7: Bob Flame – a Rocky Mountain Ranger. Beaver Meadows Visitor Center.

7 pm March 14: Call of the Coyote. Beaver Meadows Visitor Center. 7 pm Rocky Mountain Conservancy. Nature seminars for everyone in the family. Fees apply. For details and registration call 970-586-3262.

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

THEATER

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

Presbyterian Church of the Rockies. March 6, 7, 13, 14 at 7 pm. March 15 at 2 pm March 20, 21, 22, 27 & 28: Rogers & Hammerstein’s South Pacific. Hempel Auditorium – YMCA. March 20, 21, 27, 28 at 7:30 pm. March 22 at 2 pm

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

9:45am Sunday Service

SEMINARS, CLASSES & LECTURES

March 13: Just Jill. Acoustic. Rock Inn. 6 pm

Feb 25 - Mar 3, 2015

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36 37 14 18 25 24 48

3 6 -7 -7 2 9 19

0 0.4 1.3 0 1.2 2.2 0.7

February totals: 31.9 2015 to date: 41.7

EXHIBITS

Mentor/Student Show. Art Center of Estes Park. Continues through March 29 Women’s History Month Art Exhibit.

Cultural Arts Council. Continues through April 5 Climb On! History of Rock Climbing in Estes Park & Rocky Mountain National Park. Estes Park Museum. Continues through Oct. 4

EP FEBRUARY CLIMATIC DATA

0 0.02 0.13 0 0.06 0.14 0.06

tr. = trace (not measurable)

2.14 2.68

Monthly Avg.: Avg. High: Rec. Daily High: Avg. Low: Rec. Daily Low:

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26.6 36.5 67 (1924) 16.7 -39 (1951)

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Monthly Avg.: 12.3 Rec. Mthly. Total: 30.0 (1989)

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

* My 23-year average

PHASES OF THE MOON

Full Moon Mar 5th

Last Quarter Mar 13th

New Moon Mar 20th

First Quarter Mar 27th

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Don’t Miss Melodrama -“The Great National Park Dedication” What can be better than drinking root beer, throwing popcorn, booing and hissing at evil people, and cheering heroes who save the day? Amid all that you’ll laugh, you’ll groan, you’ll wonder if the history you hear is accurate, and you’ll realize you’re smiling when you leave because you’ve just spent a very enjoyable evening (or day) laughing and having a grand time. You don’t want to miss it.

That’s what happens when you buy a ticket to the only melodrama staged in Estes Park each year. “The Great National Park Dedication or The Day We Almost Lost Estes Park” is a two hour fun-filled, pun-packed live drama complete with costumes, music, and unforgettable characters celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Rocky Mountain National Park.

The melodrama is staged at Presbyterian Community Church of the Rockies, 1700 Brodie Ave, in Estes Park. Performances are at 7:00 p.m. on March 6, 7, 13, and 14 and at 3:00 p.m. on March 15th.

Tickets are on sale in the church office and at Macdonalds Book Shop on Elkhorn Ave. in downtown Estes Park.

Adults are $10 in advance, $12 at the door. Children 12 and under are $5.

Popcorn and sarsaparilla will be on sale in the narthex outside Fellowship Hall.

100% of the proceeds go to local charities.

Back Pew Creations, a small group at the church, produces the melodrama each year to raise money for local charities. The groups benefiting this year are Crossroads, Lifelong Learning of Estes Valley Preschool, Restorative Justice, and Estes Valley Investment in Childhood Success (EVICS).

“The melodrama is very important to the church’s Missions Committee,” says stage manager Pat Welker. “It’s one of the few things where we’re not just giving some money, but we’re actually doing something with people in the church to raise money for mission. I think it’s one of the major things that the Mission Committee does as far as local mission is concerned.” Over the last ten-years, the melodramas and other programs by Back Pew Creations have raised over $43,000 for local charities.

The story line of “The Great National Park Dedication or The Day We Almost Lost Estes Park” includes a pair of teenage time travelers. They come with their family to Estes Park to take part in

the Centennial Celebration of the park. But two of the teens travel back time to 1915 and discover a sinister plot to rob the town during the dedication ceremony.

“Nobody can see them,” explains playwright Rich Mitchell, “but these other kids – the ones from 1915 – can see them because kids have a The clowns with Ron Ball – one of the olios separating acts of the meloodrama “The Great Naway of seeing other kids. So tional Park Dedication” or “The Day We Almost Lost Estes Park.” they all hook up together.

They hear about the plot to steal money.

They try to tell someone about it but nobody believes them.”

You have to buy a ticket to see if they save Autumn Burke as "Scoop" the Reporter interviewThe girls try to warn hotel owner Stan Lee (Rich Mitchell) the day and ing Molly Brown (Linda Shaffer). about a plot to rob the town during the dedication. the town.

Along the way they meet hotel owner Stan Lee, the local sheriff, two outlaws, Wade and Wanda Rich and Kay Mitchell as Stan Lee and Clara HenThe sheriff (Steve Wilson) with Wade and Wanda Waggoner Wag(Bob & Joy Holcomb) discussing transportation needs for the neseed, the Chicken Lady, as they "eggschange" ideas goner (an ar- for the dedication of Rocky Mountain National Park. dedication. gumentative marriage counselor couple), the one of the melodramas. “And we do have than 80.

Chicken Lady and her grand-daughter, a a following. People come up from DenIf you miss this melodrama, you’ll be ghost, a freelance reporter, a woman ver every year and ask, ‘Now you’re doing sorry in the morning when all your named Molly Brown, and a confused this again next year, aren’t you?’” friends talk about the great time they had. world traveler by the name of Miss YelThen they get to tell you all the sick puns “If “I think it’s a lot of fun!” says Welker. lowstone. It’s a cast of characters that they heard. you just want an evening of having fun leaves you laughing. and laughter and listening to a lot of Arm yourself – hear them first hand at Why come to the show? “Well, primapuns and silly jokes, it’s really good. It’s “The Great National Park Dedication or rily to have a good time. Secondly, to good for the whole family and it’s very The Day We Almost Lost Estes Park.” raise money for the community,” says generational among the actors.” Indeed, Linda Shaffer, who has appeared in every the actors range in age from nine to more

Estes Valley Sunrise Rotary Seeks Grant Applications

Estes Valley Sunrise Rotary invites proposals from 501 (c) (3) or other charita-

ble organizations in the Estes Valley for grants to support programs and projects to enhance the Estes community.

Sunrise Rotary contributes primarily to charitable non-profit organizations in the community that extend benefits and services to a wide variety of programs, and provide aid to our diverse local population. Donations are made to organizations only after careful study and review by Rotary representatives.

Sunrise Rotary will not consider re-

quests for funds to retire existing debts, cover salary expenses, general operating expenses or any other costs the applicant is already obliged to pay. Sunrise Rotary does not fund large capital projects, except when the funds requested are for a very identifiable piece of the project that falls within the purpose of and has high Rotary interest. Sunrise Rotary does not contribute to endowments, development funds, other foundations for their general funds, fund raising events, or for general

operating expenses.

Grant awards are made for programs and projects as small as a few hundred dollars and as large as a few thousand dollars.

Grant applications must be received on or before April, 1, 2015. The application form is available online at: www.clubrunner.ca/estesvalleysunrise/. Grant awards will be announced near the end of May, 2015.

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Dining At The Stanley Hotel With New Chef Salazar

Alejandro Salazar

The Stanley Hotel introduced the community to its new chef at a special fivecourse tasting plus reception on Feb. 27 and 28. This was the first event of the 2015 Table series, prepared by the worldclass resort chef Alejandro Salazar. Invited to attend the tasting last weekend were local residents who participated in the Great Roads to Great Chefs series at The Table last year, including Debby Hughes and Leo Weber. The couple attended four Table events in 2014.

"Chef Alejandro Salazar prepared exquisite dishes that pleased everyone at the dinner," said Hughes, Estes Park resi-

dent for the past 38 years. Hughes met Weber at The Stanley when they both worked there in the late 1970s.

For The Table series, the chef prepares a multi-course meal featuring a previously unpublished menu; each course is paired with a wine specially chosen to compliment each dish. Salazar, as the new chef at The Stanley Hotel, will be preparing the meal for the first two weekends in this year's Table series; later in the season, visiting guest chefs will also be participating.

Salazar brings to The Stanley a background in international cuisine and several certifications and degrees in the culinary arts. He has studied French cuisine at Le Cordon Bleu Academy in Ottawa and Japanese traditions at the Tokyo Sushi Academy. For the first of the Table events in 2015, he prepared a menu that incorporated both styles into a new, distinctly unique cuisine, only to be found at The Stanley.

"We particularly enjoyed the Amuse Bouche: white chocolate-coated foie gras with spiced fig compote," said Hughes.

They were surprised by other dishes, too.

"The sea urchin panacota was a delightful surprise. (We never had sea urchin before)," she said. "The entree of pan-seared Kobe beef was incomparable and cooked to perfection! His cuisine offers diners the ultimate culinary experience with surprises like edible silver."

"For the first time in the history of The

Lodge at The Stanley. The events are Stanley Hotel, an international chef de open to the public, but they are limited to cuisine has been brought in to guide the quality and creativity of our restaurants," only 20 seating’s per evening. Reservations for each event are required and can said John Cullen, owner of The Stanley be made by calling 970-577-4001.

Hotel. "This community has waited a long time for The Stanley to take its place At a special Cascades Club membership in the culinary world." event on March 11, Salazar and his team will be revealing new menu items for the Salazar is joined at The Stanley by two other members of the new culinary team first iteration of the new Cascades menu.

- sous chef Vincent Vigil (former cook at The menu will be dynamic to reflect the freshest in-season ingredients obtained the Palace Arms in Denver's Brown Palace Hotel and Spa); and, banquet chef from Colorado farms and ranches.

Jena Blocher (previously, tournament To be the first to know about changing chef at Omni Orlando, specialty chef at menu items and special events, consider the Ritz Carlton in Truckee, CA, and joining the Cascade Club. Members will banquet chef at the Four Seasons Hotel be afforded food and beverage discounts in Chicago). and invitations to members-only events.

The team has been tasked with reener- To join Cascades Club for free, call 970577-4001 or email gizing the Cascades Restaurant menu with new takes on old classics, as well as reservations@stanleyhotel.com to be forwarded an application. introducing brand-new traditions.

Your beloved Table Restaurant is now open at the Lodge.

As of Memorial Day weekend, the dining events at the Table will be held Wednesdays-Saturdays.

Until then, each weekend, Friday and Saturday, will offer a unique menu and dining experience at the Table, which is located in The

Loveland Historical Society Program Early Loveland Reporter-Herald city mentions across four states. His journey editor William Dean Kirby was one of led him to an unlikely intersection with a those significant historic figures "shared" homeless Dean Kirby in downtown

by Loveland and Estes Park. Apparently, Oklahoma City, pursued by a bunch of he didn't spend enough time in either other folks, including the offspring of place to be considered worth remember- Louis L'Amour. ing.

The only way to start making sense of His contemporary, fellow writer Dorr any of this, Meissner decided, was to obGraves Yeager, on the other hand, was tain the consent of surviving male family nationally known. Too well known, in members to submit DNA for Y-chromofact, for local newspapers to risk saying some analysis. anything bad about him.

Those results, along with other unsetEstes Park Archives spokesperson John tling and seemingly contradictory facts Meissner will reveal to members of the mined from other primary-source mateLoveland Historical Society on Monday, rial, will be explained to the Loveland March 9, uncovered stories not only of a community for the first time at Meissforgotten conflict between Colorado ner's talk "Hidden Estes,” part of the LHS transplants Dean Kirby and Dorr Yeager, "Second Monday" series. but the larger fight to preserve informaThe Loveland Museum and Gallery on tion contained in deteriorating Colorado 5th and Lincoln hosts this Monday's pronewspapers. gram beginning at 7:00 p.m. The lecture Dean Kirby left Loveland to take over is free and open to the public. Refreshthe Estes Park Trail (now the Trailments will also be provided at no cost, alGazette) in 1931. Dorr Yeager arrived in though donations are welcome.

Estes Park from Yellowstone one month later, to assume the role of naturalist for Rocky Mountain National Park.

Both came to Estes as married men, and both left in 1934 with their respective marriages in tatters. In was just after this, though, around September 1935, when things really stared getting strange.

Meissner, fascinated by what small-town newspapers were allowed to report of the human condition, what they were forced to hide, and what Naturalist and author Dorr Graves Yeager first they unknowingly reveal, gained national attention when he and first wife painstakingly traced the Frances "adopted" a bear cub in 1931. arc of Dorr Yeager's first Photograph courtesy Barbara Kirby. wife through newspaper

WHERE?: YMCA of the ROCKIES –Longhouse Building 2515 Tunnel Road—Estes Park, CO 80517 WHEN?: March 6th from 6pm to 8pm WHAT? : Join the Families for Estes Team for a fun filled night of roller skating, 80’s themed snacks and music and fun! This event is FREE for all ages...

We will have fun prizes being raffled off through the night. If you are feeling inspired, dress in your favorite 80’s fashions and let the good times roll!

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

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Bria Brown

Bria loved the arts and pursued a dream of becoming an entertainer through acting and singing. She loved to write and play music on the guitar and piano. She played flute in the band and sang in the choir. We are thankful for the many pieces of work that are left behind to remember her and inspire others. Despite her weak lungs, Bria loved to participate in team sports and strived to be a leader amongst her teammates. Basketball was her current favorite and she was so thrilled to make two baskets in a winning game just last week. Bria also took pride in being an honors student and sharing her knowledge by mentoring other kids.

Bria found her acting bug and heart for God at a young age through church proEstes Park suffered a tragic loss on grams such as Longmont’s “Music in the Sat. Feb. 28, with the unexpected death Mountains.” Bria participated in local of one of our sweet middle schoolers, theater productions in and out of school Bria Brown, who had just turned 14. showcasing her extraordinary talents in Bria had an acute asthma attack in the performance. Her angelic singing voice middle of the night and was unable to and complete character transformation, get help before respiratory failure took when she performed any role, were well her life. noted. While she was often cast as a lead Her family takes comfort in Bria’s character, Bria would happily take on any baptism, knowing that she now graces part and contribute to the production Heaven with her extraordinary gifts, with a team attitude that was rare in such despite their profound pain of loss. Bria a young person. In addition to her talwrote of the guarantee of God’s love ents, her professionalism, responsibility, and Heaven in her journal and was suc- and attention to detail were admired and cessful in spreading His light to all she appreciated by her fellow cast members touched. Bria had a “live-out-loud” and and directors. “love big” attitude, which she brought Bria was an avid reader and a vorato everything she did and everyone she cious consumer of music and mascara. knew.

She was a loving friend to many of her

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peers; kind and inclusive to other children of all ages in the community. She was appreciative of her friends and family and wrote about how she treasured them. She brought joy to the many adults who loved her, as well. The extended loving family of Estes Park mourns the loss of one of its most unique and bright children.

Bria was born in Longmont on Feb. 7, 2001. She attended Twin Peaks Charter Academy until her family moved to Estes Park in 2010, transferring to Estes Park Elementary School. She was enrolled in EPMS prior to her untimely death.

Bria is survived locally by her mother, Darlene; her father, Brian; her older brothers, Logan (17) and Caden (16); grandmother Mary Lovetinsky and stepgrandfather John Lovetinsky, North Liberty, IA; grandfather David Geasland and step-grandmother Ann Geasland of Cisco, TX; grandparents Hugh and Ellen Brown of Grand Prairie, TX; and, numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and other extended family who love her dearly.

Bria will be remembered by her

friends on Fri. March 6, at a candlelight vigil at the Estes Park Youth Center at 7:00 p.m. A celebration of life service will be held in the main fellowship hall of Mountain View Bible Fellowship at 1 p.m. Saturday. An optional viewing will be available before the service starting at 10 a.m. and after the service as long as is needed.

Bria was caring and giving. She sponsored a child in Uganda, loved the arts, and wished that asthma could be cured.

A memorial contribution may be made, in lieu of flowers, to the Bria Brown Memorial Fund to support her passions at any location of both The Bank of Estes Park and Elevations Credit Union. Donations may also be mailed to PO Box 2390, Estes Park CO 80517.

Also, friends are encouraged to share remembrances of Bria on Facebook and Instagram, #beautifulbria.

Crossroads/LLEV Annual Spring Sale Now Accepting Donations!

Open your closets and your hearts to help two worthy local causes!

We are now accepting tax-deductible donations of items for the sale. It will be held Friday May 1st and Saturday May 2nd at barn W at the Fairgrounds. Please take time to look around your home or business, check your cupboards and closets for “TREASURES” to donate. All items should be clean & in good condition.

Sorry, we cannot accept used adult clothing, TVs, large appliances, sleeper sofas, or used mattresses.

For additional information call Crossroads Ministry at 970-577-0610. All proceeds stay in our community for the benefit of local families in need through 501(c)3 nonprofits, Crossroads Ministry of Estes Park and Lifelong Learning of Estes Valley Preschool.

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March Family Night!

March 12, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Are We Crazy About Our Kids?

Science shows that a child’s experiences during the earliest years are vital to building the foundation for lifelong individual success—in school and in life.

Join us for an important discussion at Family Night, as we use video clips from the Raising of America PBS documentary series to explore how high quality early care and preschool benefits children, families and society. What happens in the early years impacts all of life, and leading economist will share their thoughts on investing where it matters most. All are welcome to attend! Please share with others. (If you are a teacher or interested community member and would like to attend the discussion part of the evening only, please feel free to join us at 6:30 p.m.)

Estes Park Parents as Teachers Program continues to host monthly free Family Nights for families with young children ages 0-5 years. Our next family night will be March 12, from 5:30 to 7:30. The fun

evening includes a family dinner generously provided by Rocky Mountain Church, and a music activity with Nancy Bell, followed by adult discussion with childcare provided.

Family Night is held at the Community Church of the Rockies, 1700 Brodie Avenue. Families enjoy the opportunity to eat together, socialize, play, and sharpen their parenting skills. Reservations are required by Monday, March 9th. Please contact Kristen Berg: 970-646-5840 or kberg@evics.org.

Family Nights are held on the second Thursday of each month during the school year. Each Family Night includes a yummy dinner, a parent/child activity, followed by adult discussion with childcare provided. Dinners are generously donated by area restaurants and service clubs. All families with children ages 0-5 are invited to participate (including families with older siblings). If you’re a business or individual interested in volunteering or donating to Family Night, please contact Kristen at kberg@evics.org.

EPHS Choirs To Perform Anne Frank Oratorio

Photo courtesy of Anne Frank House, Amsterdam.

The combined choirs of Estes Park High School will present James Whitbourn’s oratorio, Annelies, on Thursday, March 12, 2015 at 7 p.m. in the Estes Park High School Auditorium.

The work will feature 90 voices of the combined Men’s, Women’s, and Chamber Choirs from EPHS. The soprano soloist to be featured is Sarah College, a graduate vocal performance major from Colorado State University, Ft. Collins. Accompanying the choirs will be Jean

Denney, violin, Adam Torres, piano, Marcelo Sanchez, cello, and EPHS Band Director Sheridan Monroe on clarinet.

The performance will be directed by EPHS Choral Director Dr. Alan Denney.

Annelies is a 75-minute choral work for soprano soloist, choir and instrumentalists. The libretto is compiled and translated by Melanie Challenger from The Diary of Anne Frank. Music is by James Whitbourn. Annelies is the full forename of Anne Frank, now commonly referred to by her abbreviated forename, Anne.

The world premiere of Annelies was given on April 5, 2005 at the Cadogan Hall, London. Leonard Slatkin conducted the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Choir of Clare College Cambridge and soprano Louise Kateck.

“The work has had a very strong emotional impact on all of us, “ said Alan Denney, director. “The text set to Whitbourn’s masterful music pulls you into the story in a way that only music can.”

The concert is free and open to the public. Call (970)586-5321 for more information.

Board Of REALTORS® Show Their Support Estes Park REALTORS® are impacted every day because of the non-competitive level of broadband available. Some individuals come to Estes Park looking for a home, but decide to buy elsewhere when they discover the available level of broadband service. They would like to live here, but Estes Park’s level of broadband service will not allow them to telecommute and work from home. If competi-

tive broadband were available locally, property and homes in Estes Park would be more attractive to this type of increasingly important telecommuting buyer.

This is only one of the many reasons the Estes Park Board of REALTORS® support “Advanced Telecommunication Services.”

It is time.

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Colorado State Society Awards $250 To Estes Park Learning Place The Colorado State Society, Daughters of the American Revolution (CO-DAR) recently announced that the organization will donate $250 to the Estes Park Learning Place (EPLP) for a new enrichment class that will allow them to tie the study of history to geography. Funding for this project was made possible through the sponsorship of the Arapahoe Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, located in Boulder Colorado.

The CO-DAR provides funding to support projects in our local communities which promote the organizations’s mission areas of historic preservation, education and patriotism.

EPLP is planning a short series of enrichment courses this summer focused on Women in History while tying the study to elements of geography.

“We are thrilled to be receiving a donation from the DAR,” said Amber Johnson, EPLP Executive Director, “With so many students uninspired by learning history, our staff is excited to be able to bring history to them in a new and exciting way because it is so important. We realize our award is just one of many that they have

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chosen throughout the year to preserve our nation’s history, and we are so fortunate to receive their support here in Estes Park.”

The National Society of the DAR was founded in 1890 to promote patriotism, preserve American History, and support better education for our nation’s children.

Its members are descended from the patriots who won American independence through the Revolutionary War. With nearly 170,000 members in approximately 3,000 chapters worldwide, DAR is one of the world’s largest and most active service organizations. To learn more about the work of today’s DAR, visit www.DAR.org.

If your nonprofit is interested in a future grant from the DAR for a project in the areas of historic preservation, education or patriotism; contact the Estes Park Nonprofit Resource Center, epnonprofit.org or call 480-7805.

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Estes Park Newcomers Club Meets To Celebrate 50th Anniversary On March 19th \The next Estes Park Newcomers Club meeting will be held on Thursday, March 19th at Mary’s Lake Lodge located at 2625 Marys Lake Road. Check in and socializing begins at 5:30 with dinner served at 6:00 and the program beginning at 7:00.

The program for the meeting will be in celebration of the 50th anniversary of The Estes Park Newcomers Club. Following dinner, answers to the evening’s 50th anniversary trivia game will be revealed and the winners cheered.

You will also enjoy musical entertainment by four talented local musicians who will share songs about Colorado and “home.” Our guests include: Nancy Bell, guitar and vocalist; Glenn Patterson, bass; Will Thomas, mandolin and Gary Reeves, guitar and vocalist.

The buffet dinner will include mixed green salad, dinner rolls, wild rice, sweet and sour green beans, grilled chicken breast, salmon and chocolate chip cookies. A cash bar will be available.

Reservations for the meeting are required in advance no later than noon, Friday, March 13th. Members or interested guests may make reservations for the March monthly meeting by going online to www.estesparknewcomers.org.

Any cancellations must occur by the deadline or you will be responsible for the cost of your reservation. Your reser-

vation is confirmed ONLY when you receive an e-mail reply.

Prospective members are welcome and may attend up to two general meetings before joining. Please sign up early as seating is limited.

Newcomer meetings are held the third Thursday of each month, September through May (except December). Luncheons or dinners provide opportunities to hear from community leaders or organizations. Meetings are held at various restaurants and locations to allow new members 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, non-profit and non-discriminatory organization. It was founded to help adult residents of the Estes Park area learn about the community while developing new friendships. A household/individual membership is open to any resident who has not been a member previously. Membership participation is limited to five years.

Prospective members can join at any time. For membership information contact Margarete Steinhauer or Donna Holmes, epnewcomers@gmail.com or visit www.estesparknewcomers.org.

Please join us!

by Mark Miller

DIRECTOR OF GOLF

News From The Golf Courses Ah, spring is coming soon, which means lots of snow and less wind. This past winter has really been pretty nice compared to last year and the fact that we don’t live back east!

There a several things happening at both golf courses that everyone needs to know. First of all, Buff and Lorraine Carter have decided to retire from the restaurant business and take up residency in Costa Rica. The Carter’s operated the Hangar restaurant for 16 years. I want to thank them for their years of dedication and hard work and hope they enjoy their new surroundings! I am very happy to announce the new concessionaires of the Hangar restaurant, Tory and Berenice Nelson. Tory and Berenice are the owners of the Wapiti restaurant downtown, and also are owners of the concession at the Marianna Butte golf course restaurant in Loveland. Their experience and expertise in the restaurant business will be great for the golf course and the community. April 1st is the planned first day open for the Hangar restaurant. You will be hearing more about Hangar as that date approaches.

At the Lake Estes 9 Hole Course, we are open every day at 8 a.m. weather permitting until at least noon, and longer on nice days. Our winter green fee is only $7.00 to play as many holes that you would like. Also, don’t forget we are now offering motorized carts and plan to this

summer as well. Tee times will not be necessary for the remainder of the winter season, which is scheduled to end April 15th.

On the weekend of March 14th and 15th we will be holding our annual March Madness Golf patio sale at the 9 Hole Course. We have decided to move the event to a weekend earlier in an attempt to trick “mother nature.” For five of the past six years we have held this event, it has snowed more than 12 inches. In this sale you can expect savings of as much as 80% off selected merchandise. We are not just clearing out last year’s merchandise, new items will be available. We will also have great bargains in our golf club rental sets, and a colossal selection of used clubs and equipment. New this year, we are selling the 25 year old wooden tee signs from the 18 hole course. You will be able to take home your favorite hole number, it will look great above the fire place! Mark your calendars and come in for the best buys on everything in the shop. Entry into a special drawing for a New Callaway X2 Hot driver, and other prizes will be included for those purchasing $10.00 in merchandise in the sale and, your green fee is on us that day. Sale hours will be 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. both days.

The PGA’s Get Golf Ready lesson programs are now scheduled for the months of April and May. For information about

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Seicento Baroque Ensemble At Next Music Festival Concert Sunday, March 8 brings the much anticipated return of Seicento Baroque Ensemble, Colorado’s premier baroque choir specializing in the historically-informed performances of 17th and 18th century choral music.

The concert takes place this Sunday in the Concert Hall at the Stanley Hotel at 2:00 p.m. Admission is just $10.00 at the door, children and students are admitted free. This concert is sponsored by Nancy Stevens.

The 2015 Queen Christina of Sweden program will follow this ambiguous icon’s controversial trail of love, power and music. The ensemble’s unique niche in the Colorado choral scene is performing inspirational and worthy baroque choral music, both a capella and accompanied by period instruments. Join us as we welcome back Seicento.

Queen Christina: Declared a boy at birth, reassigned the opposite gender the following day, then raised to be "king" of Sweden during the mid-1600s, flamboyant Christina left a trail of ambiguous controversy that extended into many aspects of her life and across numerous countries of Europe. Christina stirred controversy at every turn but the music, art and scholarship she lived with, inspired and commissioned remain a pure testament to the multi-faceted beauty of the baroque era. Marjorie Bunday (mezzo soprano) sings in the role of Queen Christina; Abigail Chapman (soprano) and Steven Soph (tenor) also solo.

Choir, soloists, and period instruments are under the direction of Artistic Director Evanne Browne.

Lark Powers, pianist, will be returning to the Concert Hall on March 15. Dr. Powers holds three Master’s degrees --in piano, harpsichord and theory pedagogythe program go to www.golfestes.com and look at the 18 or 9 Hole sections of the site at lesson information. There will be more information to come about this great program in future articles.

Here is a list of all the dates that you need to remember: March 14th and 15th: Annual March Madness Sale at the 9 Hole Course. (8:00 to 4:00 p.m.)

April 1st: 18 Hole Pro Shop Pro Shop & the Hangar Restaurant opens!

April 15th: Last day to buy your 2015 season pass and receive a 10% bonus on your purchase!

April 15th: 9 Hole course closes until May 15th.

April 15th: 18 Hole course opens for play for the 2015 season!

April 20th: Estes Park Men’s Golf Association first day of league play! New members are invited!

Any questions you can contact me at 586-8146 ext. 5 or 18hole@golfestes.com For Austin Logan call 586-8146 ext. 4 or Austin@golfestes.com The Hangar Restaurant call 586-8146 ext. 2 or hangar@golfestes.com.

- and a graduate performance diploma in piano, all from the Peabody Institute.

Only three concerts left in March.

Mark your calendar for Lark on March 15, Los Boyos: Masters of the Irish Guitar on March 22 and the ever popular Boulder Bassoon Quartet on March 29.

A special thank you to Peterbark Productions for assisting with our programing, our Winter Series Sponsors, Ron and Vivian Gordon, The Community Thrift Shop, our weekly sponsors and the Stanley Hotel.

Looking for a great anytime gift idea for a music lover? Consider giving them a gift of great music at the historic Stanley Hotel in Estes Park. Tickets can be used for any of the concerts (classical, choral, Celtic, bluegrass) during our Winter Concert Series. For further information, contact our business office at 970-5869519 or visit our up to date website at estesparkmusicfestival.org. To receive weekly updates of our concerts and upcoming events, please send an email to estesparkmusicfestival@gmail.com. Like us on Facebook for photos and events.

Subscription packages are available at the door on the day of the concert or Hobert Office Services, 1140 Manford Ave, Estes Park, CO. The Stanley Hotel is pleased to offer a 20% discount on the day of the concert for dining in the Cascade Restaurant. Additional parking is available behind the hotel main building.

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Grief is part of a community’s shared experience. And there are moments when that experience is heightened, when the sorrow and sense of loss spans many individuals, many ages, many families.

There is no universal formula or remedy. Every one of us copes and experiences loss in ways that are unique and very personal. What do exist are comforting words, affirmations that what we are experiencing is normal, and insights and expressions of hope from those who have walked a similar path.

Sometimes the right book can be a tremendous source of strength. This week, the Estes Valley Library hosts a display of books and materials, for children and adults, with resources for those who are grieving.

One of the special qualities of a book is that it is there to be read or to be set aside at any given moment. In combination with the support of loved ones and counselors, a book is one of the simplest ways to embark on a path toward healing, and it leads and guides us at whatever pace we choose.

Someone who has been a good friend to our community is Rachel Kodanaz, author of “Living with loss, one day at a time.” Rachel has spoken here on several occasions, most recently during last fall’s one-year flood anniversary.

Rachel lost her husband unexpectedly in 1992, an experience that sent her on a path toward rebuilding and finding “the

new normal” for herself and her young daughter.

After years of recovering, followed by years of helping others recover from loss, she became a grief consultant and author.

One attribute of her book is its simplicity: it’s arranged in a 365-day, one-dayper-page format. You can follow the book sequentially, or open it up to any page that speaks to you at a particular moment, with topics from “Take a Deep Breath” to “When Do I Get a Break?”, from “Returning to Work, School, and Church” to “The Warmth of a Hug.” For children coping with loss, our youth services librarians recommend these storybooks: “Winter’s Gift” by Jane Monroe Donovan and “Always and Forever” by Alan Durant.

Among the other books on our resource table are well-known authors like Harold Kushner (“When Bad Things Happen to Good People”) and James Van Praagh (“Healing Grief ”), along with titles by many other grief specialists, including “Grieving Mindfully” by Sameet Kumar.

For viewing, there is the DVD titled “After the End,” a touching documentary about the effect of loss in each of our lives.

Books are just one part of the larger support structure of friends, neighbors and counselors in our community. The good news is there are resources for those coping with grief, those offering comfort, and the many who are in both those roles.

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A limited number of copies are now available of Barbara Kingsolver’s acclaimed narrative “Animal, Vegetable, Miracle.” The book is the focus of the next “Reading is Doctor Recommended” discussion night on Thursday, March 19 at 7:00 p.m. The event is co-sponsored by the Estes Valley Library and Salud Family Health Centers. Participants attending the discussion may stop by the Library for a copy of the book, while supplies last.

In 2004, after 25 years living in the Arizona desert, author Kingsolver and her family moved to a Virginia farm located a few hours from her childhood home.

The move put her closer to relatives, but Kingsolver explained another factor in their decision: "There is another reason the move felt right to us, and it's the purview of this book. We wanted to live in a place that could feed us: where rain falls, crops grow, and drinking water

bubbles right up out of the ground."

Along the journey, the author discovers an old truth: we are what we eat. Leaving behind the industrial-food pipeline, the family strives to eat only the food raised in their own neighborhood or grown at home, and opting to do without anything else. Along the way, their good-humored search yields some surprising discoveries about everything from turkey sex life to overly zealous zucchini plants. “Animal, Vegetable, Miracle” makes a passionate case for putting the kitchen back at the center of family life and diversified farms at the center of the American diet.

The March 19 program is part of a continuing book discussion series sponsored in partnership by the Library and Salud Family Health Centers. New participants are welcome, and while advance reading of the book is encouraged, interested individuals who have not read the book are also welcome to attend. Community health educator Chazz Glaze will facilitate the evening’s conversation.

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

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Flood Recovery Assistance Still Available Recovering from the flood of September 2013 is a very long process. Even though the disaster occurred eighteen months ago, damages are still being discovered, new expenses are mounting and the list of projects grows.

Fortunately for residents of Larimer County, help is still available.

The Larimer County Long-Term Recovery Group (LTRG), Loveland area (970461-2222) and Estes Park Valley (970-5865051), has funds and other resources to assist applicants who are have unmet needs as a result of the flood. For those not compensated from insurance or other sources, a variety of assistance is obtainable.

LTRG is helping applicants with many needs: repair or replacement of primary home, repair or replacement of personal property, loss of livelihood, temporary housing needs, health-related issues, and other needs such as damaged bridges and driveways. Applicants are required to meet with case managers who will assess situations, identify resources, and refer residents to the best possible sources of assistance.

Case managers for LTRG fill a vital role in helping residents create a comprehensive recovery plan that uses all available resources. Funds may not meet every need, but the case managers can combine the dollars available with volunteer labor and other donated resources. Thousands of volunteers are still providing help, and LTRG case managers are most qualified to bring together the needed resources.

The case managers also verify that assistance is fairly correlated with applicant’s income and other qualifications.

LTRG is made up of more than 50 nonprofit agencies, government organizations,

faith-based groups and concerned citizens. United Way of Larimer County is the fiscal agent for the LTRG-unmet needs fund. LTRG is in partnership with Loveland Housing Authority, assisting residents secure monies from HUD’s Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery funding. Loveland Housing Authority has secured more than $7 million dollars to assist primary residents with up to $100,000 per family for home rebuilding or repair. There is also a $50,000 down payment program to help residents purchase a replacement home.

Some of the funding for this service is provided through the generosity of people and businesses in Larimer County and throughout the country. Funds are donated to help rebuild lives and create stability in our community. If you wish to contribute to the LTRG-Larimer County Floods Fund, you can do so through United Way of Larimer County. Visit www.UnitedWayofLarimerCounty.org or call 970-407-7000 for more information.

If you are a Larimer County resident whose life and/or primary residence is still impacted by the flood, you are encouraged to call the Larimer County Long Term Recovery Group at 970-4612222. LTRG news and updates may be found at their website, http://www.larimerLTRG.org. For Estes Park residents the LTRG office located at 517 Big Thompson Avenue, Suite 302 (across from Safeway) is open every week day from 9:00 AM to noon. Call 970586-5051 or send an email to EstesValleyLTRG@gmail.com. You may also visit the circulation desk at the Estes Valley Library to pick up printed information about this service.

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Gorgeous rental condo beautifully finished w/granite counters stainless appliances, wood beamed great room, 2 stone fire places, custom tile flooring w/granite/slate inlays. Upper level deck & lower level patio has snow-capped views of the continental divide over Marys Lake. Washer/dryer in laundry, higher-end furniture. Hot tub on lower patio. Great investment & turn key. $329,000 MLS#731901

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Private location in forested area of Big Elk Meadows. Enjoy the pastoral, meadow view of aspen grove & seasonal stream porched deck.

Community is surrounded by 1000's of acres of National Forest & is in prolific area 20. Assoc. provides common pasture for 2 horses, 2 tennis courts, heated swimming in summer, baseball field, basketball court & volley ball court. Big Elk was damaged by 2013 flood. This cabin & most properties have water...plans are in place for completion of the new water system. $179,000 MLS#746189

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Spring Cleaning? Donate Books To Library Friends And Foundation Whether you’re embarking on spring cleaning or just ready to tidy up your bookshelves, now is an excellent time to consider donating used books, DVDs, and music CDs to the Estes Valley Library Friends & Foundation. The organization is now receiving and sorting materials for this year’s Used Book Sale, scheduled for August 7 to 9, 2015, at the Rocky Mountain Park Inn and Conference Center.

Donations may be brought to the Library anytime during regularly open hours. Those with a small quantity may bring their donations to the first-floor service desk. Donors with large quantities of materials may take them to the Library’s delivery door on the north side of the building and ring the door buzzer. Library staff will provide a receipt for tax purposes.

While most book donations are encouraged (hardbacks and paperbacks alike), there are a few exceptions. Books in very poor condition should not be brought in for the sale. Similarly, the Friends &

Foundation is unable to accept encyclopedias, yearbooks, textbooks or school books of any kind. Similarly, the organization does not accept de-accessioned library books, Reader’s Digest Condensed Books, maps, magazines, record albums, VHS tapes, or music cassettes. Unfortunately, these particular items have proven not to have a resale market for the Used Book Sale.

Although magazines donations are not accepted by the Library, donors may contact the local thrift stores to see if their magazine back issues may be accepted there.

Book lovers are encouraged to mark their calendars for August 7 through 9, when more than 30,000 gently-used books and other materials will be up for sale at the Rocky Mountain Park Inn. All proceeds provide direct benefit to the Library and enhance its programs and services.

For more information about the Used Book Sale and the donation process, contact the Library at (970) 586-8116 or visit estesvalleylibrary.org.

$425,000 1741 Avalon Drive End unit townhome style condo in small development of 4 condos. Beautiful location surrounded by private open space and spectacular views. Open floor plan with walls of windows to enjoy views of Longs, Meeker. Once in a lifetime opportunity! Most furnishings available.

$139,900 TBD Kiowa Ct Lot 8 One acre building lot above Marys Lake with scenic views. in private setting with no covenants. Water, sewer and gas available. Adjacent lot is also for sale.

Open to offers!

$284,900 1880 Sketch Box Lane, #2 Enjoy comfortable mountain living with this 2 bedroom cabin. Perfect condition, fully furnished, it’s ready for your enjoyment! Awesome mountain views, wildlife viewing, and walking distance to fishing.

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Real Estate Sales V Property Management V Vacation Accommodations

Movie Drama “Flash Of Genius:” Special Screening Thursday

PERFECT OPPORTUNITY Nearly 7200 s/f square feet of space for lease in a 70 foot clear span building with grease trap. Exceptional location and excellent Highway 7 visibility. Single or multiple tenants have used this space. Great parking with 50+ spaces. Currently a gas station and convenience store, but has lots of potential for other uses such as a restaurant/bar,

INCREDIBLE OPPORTUNITY FOR A BUYER WITH VISION This 8.22 acre property is the only large parcel zoned industrial in the Estes valley with lots of potential for a variety of uses. Already existing on this acreage are offices, warehouse, oversized garage bays for commercial sized equipment. Currently partially leased. Can be developed into a special campground, storage garages, office complex or many other possibilities. Priced to sell

Judy Anderson

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Great mountain views from this secluded 1.14 acre lot. Panoramic views of the Lumpy Ridge, the Continental Divide and Mummy Range as well as the valley below. Nice secluded and quiet end of the road location that is just minutes from town and RMNP. Adorned with mature pine trees and rock outcroppings.

Electricity at property line, Prospect Mountain water is available.

558 Upper Venner Rd – $98,500 OWNER FINANCING on this private lot on Little Prospect Road.

This 3.07 acre lot has great building envelopes amongst the trees, rock out croppings or open grassy meadows. Great views of Twin Sisters Peak, Mary's Lake and the Peaks of the Continental Divide. The tap fee for Upper Thompson Sanitation is already paid ($9,000 value). The Little Prospect neighborhood has a rural feel in a natural setting while still being close to amenities such as grocery stores,doctors, etc.

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2341 HONDIUS WAY PEACEFUL RETREAT on 5+ ac. (horse property). 3BR/2.5BA with views of the Continental Divide. Kitchen area is centrally located, with granite counter tops & stainless steel appliances. A loafing shed with corral panels is in place. Enjoy this upgraded home with rock outcroppings & mature Ponderosa Pines.

For Virtual Tour go to www.rangerealty.com

Kearns Blinking Eye Motor" - sparked the interest of the Ford Motor Company, which made a deal to manufacture the units for Ford cars.

Suddenly in the process, Ford told him they were no longer interested. The news was devastating to Kearns. Then, adding insult to injury, he later he discovered his unit was indeed being installed in Ford's Based on a true story, “Flash of Genius” new Mustangs: without his permission, has been called a David-vs.-Goliath tale without any recompense, and without that chronicles one man's relentless strug- crediting him with its invention. What gle against a corporate giant to regain the followed was a long and relentless battle recognition he deserved. In the process, as Kearns fought against the odds for the the film explores the intersections of rights of inventors, while struggling to money, ethics and justice. The Estes Valley maintain his family, his work, and his Library is hosting the film night as part of mental health in the process. this month’s “Money at the Movies” series, “Flash of Genius” was directed by Marc a tie-in with the final year of the Common Abraham and is rated PG-13 for brief Cents Counts project. strong language.

“Flash of Genius” will be shown on the In addition to Thursday’s movie, the sebig screen in the Hondius Community ries begins tomorrow, Saturday, March 7, Room this Thursday, March 12 at 7:00 with a 3:00 p.m. screening of the classic p.m. Before the film, financial consultant musical-comedy “How to Succeed in Marsha Yelick will offer attendees inBusiness without Really Trying” (rated G). sights into the money themes they might All films are free, and complimentary watch for during the event. snacks and refreshments will be on hand, The movie tells the story of Robert courtesy of the Friends & Foundation of Kearns (Greg Kinnear), a hard-working the Estes Valley Library. family man in the 1960s whose eyesight For additional films scheduled this seaproblem inspired him to invent the first son, see the newsletter “Gatherings,” intermittent windshield wiper. Kearns available online or in print at the Library. believed windshield wipers should blink For more information, visit every so often, adjusting to the climate as does the human eye. His invention - "The estesvalleylibrary.org or call (970) 5868116.

Help Out The McCormick Family Hello fellow Estes Park Residents, My name is Jessica McCormick, I have been a resident of Estes Park for eight years. My husband and his family have been residents for much longer. We have a family that consists of seven children ranging in age of 21 months to the oldest of 18 years. My husband is a veteran that opened his own business a couple of years ago. He has been the sole provider of our family for well over two years. On February 11, 2015 he was injured on a job and now is out of work and requires surgery which is scheduled on March 30, 2015. He was told that he can not return to work up to the time of surgery. He will require up to three months of physical

therapy and then can return to work. I am actively seeking employment in the community to do my best to support my family. With all options for assistance exhausted, I have established a "GOFUNDME" account to try to assist my family with financial support in our time of need. I am taking the risk of asking if anybody could help our family out in our time of need. I know this may be embarrassing to some of my children but see no other resolution. If you could take the time to visit the following link: GoFundMe.com/naj66g and possibly make a donation we would greatly appreciate your assistance.

Jessica McCormick

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$765,000

375 PROSPECTOR LANE Welcome to Live-in Elegance! Stunning 3BR/3BA w/views of Longs Peak, rock formations, & mature trees from the expansive windows. Huge kitchen & eating area with built-in china cabinets, wine rack.

Floor to ceiling moss rock fireplace in livrm, vaulted wood ceilings, beamed ceiling in MBR on main floor.

Includes hot tub in gazebo. Custom home in the prestigious neighborhood of Black Canyon Hills.

Located on a cul-de-sac. $739,900

1425 VISTA VIEW Build your Rocky Mountain Dream home on this 1+ acre lot located in a quiet subdivision of Koral Heights. Mountain views, trees and rock outcroppings for the perfect setting.

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Conveniently located near Estes Park Schools, the 18 hole golf course, and the Lake Estes walking/biking trail, this 4 bedroom, 3 bath home is ideal for year round or part time living. A tiled entry leads to the warm and inviting living room with vaulted ceiling, wood flooring, and gas log fireplace. Enjoy single level living with an open floor plan that includes a modern kitchen with updated appliances, separate dining area, master bedroom suite with walk-in shower, guest bedroom and full bath with skylight.

The walk-out lower level has a comfortable family room, 2 additional bedrooms, 3/4 bath, and access to the attached 2 car garage. Enjoy the beautiful views from the inside of this lovely home and from the spacious deck as well. Beautifully cared for and move in ready, you don’t want to miss this one! Call Trisha to view 1437 Matthew Circle offered for $369,000.

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Getting To Know The Green Screen: Next Saturday how to set up the screen, as well as spending time in front of a camera, then using iMovie to create short film. The Library’s Teen Services Guide Katherine Dumont will be on hand to join participants as they learn the ins and outs of this new technology together.

The Library’s ”Green Screen” is 12 by 18 feet, large enough not only for portrait backdrop but for walking on as well.

Whether the subject is videotaped sitting, standing or walking, that footage can What is a “green screen?” It is a technol- then be superimposed onto a great variety of virtual backdrops. Through video ogy very commonly used in today’s editing, a full-size person could be photo and video production, which al“shrunk down” so he or she suddenly aplows a person or subject to stand in front pears standing on top of a soup can—or of a green-colored background. Utilizing simulating his or her own weather rephoto software, the green can later be report, be it against the backdrop of a moved—allowing a world of creative beach or atop a volcano.

The possibilities possibilities. The person can be shown are nearly endless. with an entirely new background—from Next Saturday’s session is designed as a simple new colors to the insertion of the “get acquainted” first step as the Library Eiffel Tower, or an effect of flying and the community learn more about through outer space.

Teens, along with interested adults, will this technology and its tremendous potential. Those planning to attend are enhave an opportunity to experiment with the new screen at the Estes Valley Library couraged to contact Katherine Dumont at kdumont@estesvalleylibrary.org or call on Saturday, March 14 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. This “Green Screen Playtime” is (970) 586-8116, extension 833. More events to explore use of “Green Screen” an opportunity for participants to learn technology are planned for the future.

Computer Basics And Internet Security: Still Time To Register A few spots are still available for next week’s computer-technology workshops at the Estes Valley Library.

The free classes are part of an ongoing series designed to help residents begin or improve their use of today’s common computer needs. Library Tech Guide Diana Laughlin is serving as instructor for the classes.

Those planning to attend should register online at estesvalleylibrary.org or call the Library to sign up.

This Monday, March 9, the Library presents “Computer Very Basics: Just for Beginners” from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Those who have never used—or rarely used—a computer will find this workshop ideal. Topics covered will include how to utilize a mouse and keyboard while accessing the Library’s public computers. Attendees will get hands-on practice with a few basic programs, how to print, and how to discern safe sites.

Practice will be done using Mac computers, and many of the basic skills will apply to Windows-based PCs as well.

On Friday, March 13, the Library is presenting “Safety and Security on the

Embrace Outdoor Living

Overlooking the Pool Fully furnished top of the line Mary's Lake Condo located poolside! Great rental or weekend getaway. Very well appointed with an upper level suite for privacy and plenty of room on the main level for entertaining or just plain relaxing. This is a turnkey investment property. HOA dues includes exterior insurance, trash, sewer, water, electric, wifi, cable tv and snow removal. $165,000 2625 Marys Lake Road Unit 18-C

Nestled into Prospect Mountain this 4 bedroom/2 bath home offers comfort with open floor plan, vaulted/ beamed ceilings and moss rock fireplace. Enjoy extensive decks and mature pines on almost 2 acres. The mountain views will captivate you. 2 car attached garage and finished walkout lower level make this the perfect primary residence or vacation rental. $399,000 1624 Prospect Mountain Drive

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Internet” from 10:00 am to 11:30 am.

Attendees will gain knowledge in how to protect their identity and to recognize scams in the world of online banking, shopping, and email correspondence.

Participants will learn how to better recognize suspicious websites and emails.

The session will review ways to identify secure websites and how to determine when it’s safe to enter personal and credit card information.

More workshops are scheduled for this spring. Upcoming classes are listed in the newsletter “Gatherings,” available online or in print at the Library.

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

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Audra Loraine Veatch Audra Loraine Veatch, daughter of Elbert Hale and Della Murrell Bowling was born on a farm north of Lancaster, MO, January 15, 1918. She passed away February 22, 2015 at the age of 97. She graduated from high school in Lancaster in 1935. She married Orville Veatch on April 25, 1936. He passed away February 23, 1985. She was also preceded in death by her parents; two sisters Dorothy Jones of Des Moines and Willma Crim of Fort Collins; and a nephew Warren Crim of Fort Collins.

Audra moved with her family from Albia, Iowa, to Loveland in1959 because of her husband’s asthma. She was employed by Cuney’s Cleaners for 10 years. In 1968 she and her husband moved to Cheyenne, WY where they were employed by Gas-A-Mat and were there 14 months before they were transferred to Vine and Shield in Fort Collins, where they were for five years.

In 1974 they retired to a small acreage near Laporte, CO. After the death of her husband she moved to Greeley, CO. Audra was a faithful member of the West Greeley Baptist Church, attending

as long as she was able, giving of her time and talents whenever she could.

Her interests were in many areas. She loved music and played the piano and organ, enjoyed sewing, arts and crafts, crocheted, knitted, quilted, wrote articles and poetry. However, her greatest love was painting. Her unique Western Art has been sold in many states and foreign countries.

She is survived by her daughters and their husbands, Tonya and Pastor Paul Logue, Estes Park, CO, and Dixie and Leonard Keeling, Elk City, OK; grandchildren, Paul Logue, Greeley, CO, Jim and Dana Logue, Denver, CO, Lance and Jennifer Logue, Jeremy and Megan Logue, Gresham, OR, Tina and Daniel Gesick. She is also survived by her great-grandchildren, Taylor, Holden, Gabby, Shelby, Brayden, Allia and Judah; as well as several nieces, nephews and many friends.

Services were held on Thursday, February 26, 2015 at the West Greeley Baptist Church. Interment at Resthaven Cemetery between Loveland and Ft. Collins on Highway 287.

Memorial contributions may be made to the West Greeley Baptist Church in care of Allnutt Funeral Services, 702 13th Street, Greeley, CO, 80631. Friends may view the online obituary and send condolences at www.allnutt.com.

Christine Watson Christine (Chris) Watson (Kleineider), 62, of Loveland, CO died peacefully on Saturday, February 14, 2015 at her home. She lost her battle against cancer, but she was surrounded by her loving family and friends during her final days.

Chris grew up in Estes Park and was the daughter of the late Ervin Kleinei-

der and Marcella Schommer. The Kleineider's were a well-known and loved family in Estes Park. Her other siblings are: Michael Kleineider, Sandy Houck and the late Patricia Smith.

Chris is survived by her daughter Heather Persing-Pearson of Loveland, and her son Demian Watson of Fort Collins. She is also survived by the four joys of her life, her grandchildren: Alexandria Persing, Ethan Pearson, Natalie Watson and Lucas Watson.

Please visit viegutfuneralhome.com to view the obituary, and send condolences.

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Harvey Earnest Griffith Harvey Earnest Griffith was born on June 25 1944 in Longmont, Colorado to parents Florence and Mike Griffith. He grew up in Estes Park along with brothers Dale and Bill. After graduating from Estes Park High School in 1962 he moved to Ohio where he worked as a welder and attended college at Youngstown University. Shortly after starting college he was drafted and sent to Vietnam. After returning home his father suffered a heart attack and was unable to work for the town; so he started his own excavation company Griffith Construction, as a way to support the family and "give the old man something to do."

He married Donna Johnston in 1970 and welcomed son Michael in 1976 and daughter Susie in 1979.

Professionally Harvey was well liked and respected amongst a generation of contractors, builders, and city planners. His jobs were always completed with the

mantra that you do it right no matter how hard it is or what it takes. He loved helping anyone and everyone who needed advice, a kind word, or an emergency fix on a cold and snowy February Sunday. He always stated his work would outlast him and his grandkids. Outside of work Harvey was a complex and beloved man. Any person who ever knew or spent time with him would tell you he was tough, hardworking, ornery, jovial, kind, proud, and most importantly a good man. His house was always full of children, friends, family, and of course any neighbors who happened to show up to ask work advice at the precise moment they smelled fresh baked bread coming out of the oven. In short he was a good friend, a good son, a good brother, and a great father and grandfather to any child who needed one.

Harvey was preceded in death by his mother, father, wife, and daughter. He is survived by his longtime girlfriend Sharon Engstrom, brothers Dale and Bill, his son Michael, and his grandchildren Maggie, Harvey, and Sam. Funeral arrangements are still pending, please check the Allnutt website or catch Mike at the store.

Bill Clark Bill Clark, 93 years old, died at Prospect Park Living Center in Estes Park, CO on Tuesday March 3, 2015. Wilber B Clark, Jr. was born July 23, 1921 in Minneapolis, MN. His parents were Wilber and Lillian (Engler) Clark. Wilber spent almost his entire life in the Minneapolis area. He was an Architect with the firm Peterson, Clark and Associates and had designed many of the downtown buildings, including a Junior High School building. The first class to attend that school included his daughter, Jane.

Wilber was a man that appreciated natural beauty and classical music. He also

enjoyed oil painting, pottery and writing. On December 1, 1945 he married Delphie Jean Warrick in Minneapolis.

During World War ll, he served his country in the Army Air Corps. His wife died in 2011 and Bill moved to Estes Park, CO to be near family. He is survived by his daughter, Jane Truesdale and her husband Roger of Estes Park, son John Clark of Minneapolis and grandchildren Alexandra Clark of Minneapolis and Eric Shosted of Los Angeles, CA. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, son Dan brother Jack. Bill will be laid to rest with Delphie Jean in the Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Charity of the donor’s choice in care of Allnutt Funeral Service 1302 Graves Ave. Estes Park, CO 80517. See www.allnutt.com to send a message to Bill’s family.

Robert “Danny” McDaniels Estes Park resident Danny McDaniels died at home Saturday February 21, 2015. He was 58 years old. Glen Robert “Danny” McDaniels was born September 5, 1956 in Salem, NJ. His parents were Glen and Patricia (Grim) McDaniels. After graduation from high school, Danny served his country in the United States Army. Later on, he moved to Estes Park where he worked for

Apex Roofing for many years. In the last several years he worked at Anomaly Roofing. Danny was an avid golfer, Philadelphia Eagles’ fan and enjoyed music, playing his guitar and writing lyrics.

A man of non violence, he was a friend to many whom he met. He is survived by his daughter, Jasmin of Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada, his father, brother Greg, and sister Carole Webber, all of Delaware. He was preceded in death by his mother. A memorial gathering will celebrate Danny’s life Saturday March 7, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. at the American Legion Hall in Estes Park. See www.allnutt.com to send a message to Danny’s family.

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Six Kitties In Need Of New Forever Homes This week there are six wonderful cats that are in need of new, forever homes.

They are all very sweet and loving cats.

Lilly is a calico, female and 3 months old.

Billy is a tan/orange, 4 month old male.

Rascal is a 6 month old black and white male.

Mabel is a 6 month old female tabby.

Cranberry is a 3 month old torti, female.

Snoopy is a 1 year old black and white neutered male.

All of these cats and kitties have loads of personality and love to play. They are super friendly and get along well with other cats.

All of these cats can be found at the Estes Park Pet Lodge at the Animal Medical Center on Manford Avenue or call 586-9282 for more information.

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

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

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Employment

SEASONAL GOLF COURSE MAINTENANCE WORKER Opening Date: March 6th 2014

Lilly

Billy

Closing Date: Until Filled

Normal Working Hours: Generally 5:30 A.M. to 10:30 A.M. or 7:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M., depending upon daily work schedule.

Some weekend and holiday work may be required.

Position Summary: Under supervision of the Golf Course Maintenance Supervisor, the Seasonal Maintenance Worker is a nonexempt position under FLSA, responsible for executing and performing duties for the Estes Valley Recreation and Park Districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Maintenance Department. Duties include general maintenance work on golf courses, parks, and trails. This position requires the ability to perform a variety of routine and skilled golf course maintenance activities.

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

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

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Send application to: Estes Valley Recreation and Park District Attention John Feeney 690 Big Thompson Ave, PO Box 1379 Estes Park, CO 80517 For more information, contact John Feeney at 970-586-8170 or john@evrpd.com

Mabel

Now hiring for Front Desk Agent

Cranberry

Seasonal, F/T or P/T now thru October.

Snoopy

Please call 970-586-2358

Silver Saddle

Now Hiring â&#x20AC;˘ HOUSEKEEPING â&#x20AC;˘ MAINTENANCE â&#x20AC;˘BREAKFAST ATTENDANT

Apply at 1260 Big Thompson Ave. No phone calls.

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

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

Operations Asst -

Big Elk Meadows Association. Provide backup to the Operations Administrator on a day-to-day basis, with reliable attendance from 8:00 to 5:00 pm each day, and with off-hours during emergencies and snow events. Additionally, on-call weekend work is required every other weekend. Duties include: Road & equipment maintenance, water system, plowing, etc. Send resume to rcvesely@comcast.net

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Employment More Employment Ads on Page 31

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

Sweetest Job Now Hiring a

Year-Round Position PT or FT

Make chocolates, give excellent customer service, serve ice cream, coffee barista, stock and clean.

Weekends a must. Must be able to lift 30lbs, non-smoking.

Listen to music all day and meet new people from all over the world. Pay DOE

To apply stop in at 130 E Elkhorn Ave

now hiring for:

full-time carpet cleaning technician & water damage tech.

Applicants must have a valid driver’s license; open availability with some nights/weekends; and good communication skills are a must.

Please email resume to:

apply.estes.now@gmail.com or pick up application at

1210 Acacia Dr.

Full Time Position with The Estes Park Housing Authority

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

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

The Estes Park Housing Authority is an equal opportunity employer.

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

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

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

Now Hiring: Cooks

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

Temporary Records Assistant - Part Time Police Dept. $15 per hour Close Date: March 11, 2015 (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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

~ JOIN OUR TEAM ~ Estes Park Lodging Resort Looking For: General Maintenance/ Grounds Keeper

Service patients in their home for oxygen and equipment needs.

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

Maintenance experience needed.

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

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

Growth opportunities are excellent.

Drug-free workplace. EOE.

Housekeeping Daytime hours

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dietary Department Registered Dietician â&#x20AC;&#x201C; PRN Dietary Aide - PRN Send cover letter and resume to hr@epmedcenter.com or visit our website at epmedcenter.com and fill out an application.

EPMC offers competitive wages and benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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

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

Front Desk experience preferred.

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

101 South St. Vrain Avenue EOE,M/F/H/V

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

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

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

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

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

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

Employment

Year Round Assistant Baker Assoc. Dir. Information Systems & Technology Bennett Preschool Teacher Food Service Storeroom Supervisor General Maintenance - Evening shift Program Office Administrator Seasonal & Part Time (PT) Positions We have many other openings; please see our website!

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

Maintenance Person

Now Accepting Applications For â&#x20AC;˘ Guest Services Rep (seasonal through Nov.) â&#x20AC;˘ On call conference services staff

PAINTERS NEEDED! Busy painting contractor needs help.

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

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

Hard working,honest,reliable.

Pay based on experience. Reliable transportion a must. Full time,nights(in season), weekends, holidays. Able to write, read and communicate in English. Apply in person.

1400 David Dr. Este Park, CO

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Summer Staff Openings

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

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

Town of Estes Park Seasonal Employment Opportunities Mar 30-Sep 26 The Town of Estes Park is accepting applications for the following Seasonal positions: Street Maintenance Parks Maintenance Fairgrounds Maintenance Fairgrounds Clerical Visitor Services Community Service Officer Hiring rate $10.50 - $13.50 depending on experience Positions open until filled Applications are located at: â&#x2013;Ş Town Hall 170 MacGregor Ave. west foyer (Mon-Fri 8 am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5 pm) â&#x2013;Ş www.estes.org/jobs â&#x2013;Ş Submit Town application, resume and cover letter to: â&#x2013;Ş Town of Estes Park, Attn: HR â&#x2013;Ş PO Box 1200, Estes Park, CO 80517; or â&#x2013;Ş Fax 970-577-4770

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Help us Help Others Become a CAREGiver

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

Apply online to homeinstead.com/northerncolorado Or call Amalia Ornelas for more information (970) 494-0289 Web Brochure: www.HISC365CG.digbro.com Build Trust, Take the Lead and Share your Heart

Certified Nursing Assistants Full Time and PRN We have openings in our Prospect Park Living Center for Certified Nurse Assistants

Don’t have your Nursing Assistant Certificate?

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

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

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

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

Silver Saddle

FRONT DESK AGENT Now Hiring

Year-round permanent position.

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

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

ESTES PARK SCHOOL DISTRICT R-3

No phone calls.

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

General Maintenance and Grounds

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

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

Apply online at www.applitrack.com/estesschools/onlineapp. Only online applications are accepted. Position open until filled. Contact Dave Coleson with questions: 970-577-0211 x3401.

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

Resumes by email only: cory@estesresort.com

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

Email resume to Creeksidesuites@gmail.com

Employment YEAR- ROUND FULL-TIME POSITION WITH BENEFITS MEDICATION AIDE/UNIVERSAL WORKER

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

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

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

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

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

RENTALS Apartments 1 person, efficiency apartment, perfect for mature adult. Fully furnished, all util + sat TV & internet included.

References required. Call Claudia at 586-4737.

Commercial Rentals Space available in Range Realty Bldg. on Elkhorn Ave. 700 sq. ft. $900/mo.

Ample parking, 1 yr. lease.

Call Annie 970-586-2345

Wants To Rent 4 Month Rental Needed!

5/15-9/15 2 Adult women looking for efficiency Apt/ cabin or rooms with Kitchen use. Call Kathleen at 252-565-5682

RENTALS Do you own cabins?

Tired of managing them?

We will master lease from year to year.

970-481-2107 Mature lady wants house to rent. Area anywhere from Allenspark- Estes.

Have small dog and cat. Lease 1-2 years.

References galore.

970-586-4208

TRANSPORTATION Trucks

For Sale 2013 F150 King Ranch pick-up.

Fully loaded, 1 owner. 31,000 call 970-646-8892

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2 BD 1 BA + GARAGE single level ranch, W/D inc, radiant gas heat, low HOA fees! Vac rentals allowed, close to Lake Estes, 452 Stanley Ave $175,000 970-599-6080

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Will help you sell your Household items, vehicles, jewelry, furniture,electronics, etc. online Friendly Service, Reasonable Fees!

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4500sf Custom Crafted Log Home Tucked at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac you'll find this log home w/ over 4500sf of comfortable living featuring massive greatroom w/moss-rock fireplace, main fl master suite, kitchen w/ stainless appliances & walk out lower level. Fenced backyard, wrap around deck and relaxing hot tub included. Enjoy wildlife, a peaceful setting & the convenience of being close to town... $785,000 951 Woodland Court

Dramatic Views of The Continental Divide Welcome to this mountain home, nestled against 63acres of open space & National Forest. Sited to take advantage of panoramic views, you'll enjoy gazing at snow-capped peaks. Generous 4005sf floorplan provides one-level living & room for company. 3-bedroom suites, 4 luxurious baths, home office, 4 fireplaces, wrap-around deck & 3-bay garage complete the package. Lots of custom features throughout! $795,000 2091 Uplands Circle

When Only the Best Will Do Definitive luxury designed for entertaining w/ over 13,000sf of spectacular finishes, gourmet kitchen w/granite counters & wood-fired pizza oven, casual & formal dining, media room, 3 bedroom suites, gorgeous great room & 1-of-a-kind, 4400sf rec-room w/50's diner. Relax outdoors w/ gardens, water feature, covered verandas & sweeping mountain views.

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Pure silence and pristine views at this 80-acre wilderness playground... Stream, aspen groves, massive rock formations & grassy meadows welcome you, while the historic 1920s cabin and NEW Carriage House apartment comfort you. Abundant wildlife - turkey, hawk, elk, deer and more. HUGE garage & 8-stall barn with corrals & pastures, ready for all your adventures.

This is a builder's lot, selected for the relative privacy of a cul de sac location overlooking wetlands. With the natural landscaping of existing trees, this sunny 1.27 acre site provides a perfect palette for your custom home. Seller will be happy to personally show you why he chose it. $198,000 201 Cherokee Court

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This 1BR/1BA cabin has it all; charm, history, attractive modern conveniences, big views & a short walk into RMNP. Built in 1936 and fully remodeled in 2007. Beautiful wood interior throughout, stainless appliances, F/P, cathedral ceilings & deck with Longs Peak views. A very attractive investment property, vacation home, or full time mountain getaway.

Nestled in a natural setting to enjoy the vast views of the surrounding Rocky Mountains. Passive solar home is well designed with energy efficiency in mind. 3 bed/3.5 bath, GR w/ fireplace. Master suite w/ private bath and walk in closet. Lots of storage!

Fenced backyard, plus private patio & large deck.

Great getaway, family home or investment property.

$169,900 2111 Eagle Cliff Road #2

$339,000 3217 Fish Creek Road

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Stunning River Condo This elegant condo has unbelievable rare views of Longs Peak and the Big Thompson River.Three bedrooms and 3 baths with a luxury finish throughout.

Open floor plan, vaulted ceilings and wood floors.

Impressive stone fireplace in the living room and a wall of windows look out to the river. Kitchen features granite counters and a breakfast bar. $572,500 1986 Dallman Drive #6

Affordable Lot For Your New Mountain Home Experience the beauty and tranquility of living in the Retreat just outside the town of Glen Haven. Lot 39 offers 2.57 acres of evergreens, rock outcroppings and views of the surrounding mountains and valleys.

Good year round access located off Dunraven Glade Road. An affordable option for your new mountain home. $39,000 1128 Dunraven Glade Road

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Rocky Mountain Log Home

Relaxing historic cabin w/ HUGE views of Longs Peak & the Continental Divide. Well cared for 2-bedroom cabin, w/ living room & stone fireplace, spacious kitchen/dining & view windows. Walk to Rocky Mountain National Park w/ downtown just minutes away. For summer hiking, biking & relaxing or a successful summer nightly rental, you've found the perfect place.

Privacy and views await you at this radiant full log home. It is ideal for your Colorado adventures with five bedrooms and three baths, including a bunk room with six built in bunks. Over an acre of native landscape and rock outcroppings to explore. Eat-in kitchen with skylight and door to the wrap around deck with views. Great Room with cathedral ceilings and wall to ceiling windows.

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Balanced Rock at Black Canyon

Sunny open floor plan features huge main living area, kitchen with lots of storage and main level Master Suite & laundry. Downstairs are guest rooms and 2 huge storage rooms that could be finished.Take in views of Twin Sisters, Mt. Meeker and Longs Peak from 1 of 2 expansive decks. New carpet, roof, paint.

2-car garage. Close to town, RMNP & endless hiking, making it ideal for everyday living.

Spectacular unit adjacent to the Wedding Pavilion boasts 2 beautifully appointed master suites, greatroom w/gas fireplace, kitchen w/stainless appliances & granite counter tops & HUGE views of Lumpy Ridge & Black Canyon. Spacious deck & private balcony off 2nd bedroom provide the mountain experience guests desire. Prime season is just around the corner; letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s talk today!

Big Thompson Cabin Beautiful cabin along the Big Thompson River on 2 acres with National Forest adjoining the property.

Open floor plan with a dining area right off the kitchen. Step onto the deck from the living area for views of the river. Four bedrooms & two baths give you plenty of room for your getaway in the mountains. Sold completely furnished. $279,000 2069 US Highway 34

Priced at $579,000 584 Pine Tree Drive

Lots of house for $349,500. 731 Sanborn Drive

Christian Collinet, Broker/Owner 970-231-8570 Janine Dawley, Marketing Coordinator Mindy Van Nest Office Coordinator Diane Visintainer Administrative Assistant Brad Barnett, Broker Assoc. 970-212-6780

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Impeccable Beauty Wisconsin pine log 5251 sqft home with hickory flooring on 35 acres of exquisite SW mountain views, backing up to National Forest. Detached 2 car garage, pole barn. Excellent condition, just 5 miles outside of Estes on Hwy 36. Full unfinished basement, covered decking. Listing agent to accompany all showings. $1,300,000

$439,000 800 MacGregor H-4

Jeremy Collinet, Broker Assoc. 970-302-1850 Julia Daley, Broker Assoc. 720-937-0806 Becky Davis, GRI, CNE, Broker Assoc. 970-405-9709 Sue Magnuson, GRI, Broker. Assoc. 970-214-0319 Judy Nystrom, GRI, Broker. Assoc. 303-506-5466 Glinda Doyle Assistant to Judy Nystrom

Mike Richardson, GRI, CNE, Broker Assoc. 970-215-2722 Heidi Riedesel, CNE, Broker Assoc. 970-691-7083 Lori Smith, Broker Assoc. 970-232-5511 Jack Smith, Broker Assoc. 970-231-7327 Tom Thomas, Broker Assoc. 970-481-3619