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A Cedar Waxwing near the Estes Park Post Office. Photographer Richard Hahn said, “There was a flock of 30 waxwings feasting on the crabapples. They were shy and didn't allow many photos before leaving en masse.� Photo by Richard H. Hahn Alpenglowimages.info hahndigitalarts.com
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The right to petition the government has been a fundamental cornerstone of our democracy since its inception. The first amendment of the Constitution guarantees the right of the people to “petition the Government for a redress of grievances.� This cornerstone has been carried forward in state constitutions down to local government, where citizens have the right of petition in many areas. At the local level, not every action of an elected body is subject to direct action by citizen petition, and the rules associated with petitions differ under State law. As a statutory town, what is allowed by petition and how each petition is handled by the Town and petitioner is specified by State Statute. Currently, we have three active petitions in our community, so I want to share some basic information about the processes. The first petition deals with allowing the establishment of marijuana businesses. We have received several emails from people asking, “Why is the Town trying to allow marijuana?� or “Why is the Town Board pushing the sale of marijuana in town?� It’s important to first understand that the Town and its elected officials have not brought this issue forward. Possession and use of marijuana are allowed in Colorado by the Colorado Constitution, with state limi-
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tations of use and possession. The Colorado Constitution allows individual towns to choose if they want to allow marijuana businesses or not, and to adopt regulations on those businesses. Estes Park, through past public hearings and Town Board actions, has chosen not to allow marijuana businesses. Under Colorado law, a citizen can petition the Town Board to adopt an ordinance, in this case, to allow marijuana businesses. The petitioner must be a registered voter in the State of Colorado, but they are not required to live in the Town limits. The right to petition only applies to legislative actions, not administrative actions. Since this would be an ordinance, this falls under the legislative category. To proceed with this, the petition must be in a specific format that must be checked and approved by the Town Clerk. Once approved, the petition must be signed by at least five percent of the registered electors of the Town. Only the signatures of registered voters in the Town can be counted. If the petition has enough valid signatures, the Town Clerk is required to forward the petition to the Town Board. The Town Board has only two choices. First, the Town Board could simply adopt the ordinance as stated in the petition. Second, if the Town Board doesn't adopt it outright, the Town Board is required to put the issue on the ballot for an election and let the voters decide. Depending on when the complete, signed petition is filed, this would probably go to a mail ballot sometime in early summer. The initiated ordinance would permit the operation of a limited number of marijuana facilities within Town limits only in the Commercial Outlying and Commercial Heavy zoning districts with a 1,000-foot setback from schools. It provides that the Town would establish administrative rules outlining the application and licensing process. The complete petition and approval packet is available at www.estes.org/petitions. What the Town Board cannot do is simply vote a measure down and end it there. It must go to the voters. Even if all Town Board members were opposed to
a measure, all they can do is send it to the electorate. If it passes in an election, the Town Board must uphold the wishes of the electorate. The Town may have some regulatory powers as stated in the initiated ordinance. Also, as provided in the petition, the Town Board may determine to impose a sales and excise tax on the sale of marijuana at a later date subject to voter approval. Due to the restrictions of the Taxpayers Bill of Rights (TABOR,) a tax question cannot be on a special election ballot. Tax questions can only be on the ballots of a General Election or a regular Municipal Election, so the soonest the Town Board could put the tax question on the ballot would be this November. If anyone wants to oppose or support this ordinance, they would be most effective directing their efforts to campaigning to fellow voters in the days and weeks before the election. The electorate will be the decision-making body, and the Town must uphold its decision. The other active petition effort includes recall petitions for the Mayor and a Trustee. Specific limitations exist for recalls, including that the official must have been in office for at least six months, and the recall petition must be initiated by a committee of at least three individuals. These individuals do not have to be registered voters and do not have to live in Town limits. The petition must state, in no more than 200 words, why the official should be recalled. The current recall petitions and format approval letter from the Town Clerk are available at www.estes.org/petitions. To be successful, the number of valid signatures must be at least 25 percent of the total votes cast for the particular office in the last preceding Municipal Election. Since the last mayoral election was in 2016, and the last trustee election was in 2018, the required number of signatures differs slightly for the Mayor and for the Trustee. It is possible for a registered voter to protest the recall petition within 15 days of the filing of the petition and then, the Town Clerk must hold a hearing regarding the validity of the petition. The protest process must be completed within 30 days. For both types of petitions, there are a
number of time restrictions regarding how long the petitioners have to gather signatures, how long the Town Clerk has to review the signatures, how long the petitioner has to cure any deficiencies and how soon the election can be held. If you are interested in the specifics, please contact the Town Clerk’s office at 970-577-4777 or townclerk@estes.org and they will be glad to assist. (This article is already long, so I shouldn’t try to list out all these requirements!) Following a successfully completed recall petition, there must also be an election at the same time to fill the positions, should the recall election be successful. Once the election date is set, individuals interested in filling the positions may pick up petitions from the Town Clerk’s office, and depending on whether it is a poll or mail-in election, potential candidates have a specific amount of time to collect 10 signatures to get on the ballot. If an official is recalled, the candidate with the highest number of votes cast will be elected for the remainder of the term. In this case, until the next Municipal Election in April of 2020. In addition to the specific petition requirements, all other election rules and laws apply. These include issues such as timelines for mailing ballots to overseas voters, verifying voter status and others. There are also restrictions on how close special elections can be to each other and how close a special election can be to a General Election (November and April.) The cost to the Town for a special election is roughly $20,000 to $25,000. If all the timing falls together, the recall election and marijuana ordinance could be on the same ballot. More likely, due to the differing required time frames, these may be two separate special elections. Petitioning the government for action is one of the most direct forms of democracy, but the details and nuances can be confusing. I hope this helps to clarify some of the issues. If you have any other questions, please reach out to the Town Clerk or to me and we will do our best to help. As citizens, it’s up to us to make these democratic processes work. If any of these issues successfully reach the ballot, it’s important to make your voice heard by voting.
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Town Invites Building Division Community Stakeholders To Provide Feedback Feb. 26 In response to community requests, the Estes Park Town Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to provide a forum for contractors, the Contractor’s Association, development and design professionals, and members of the Building Advisory subcommittee to provide feedback on the Town’s Building Division performance and processes. The meeting takes place Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019, at 4 p.m. in the Town Board Room at Town Hall, 170 MacGregor Ave. Facilitation of the meeting will be provided by the Estes Valley Restorative Justice Partnership. Comments from the public are welcome at this meeting. Community feedback will assist the Town as it works to make improvements to the function of the division. Written comments can also be provided in advance to the Town Clerk’s office, Room 130 of Town Hall, 170 MacGregor Ave., or by emailing townclerk@estes.org. The meeting will be streamed live and recorded for viewing later at
www.estes.org/videos. Efforts to improve services in the Building Division are numerous. Recent changes include adoption of new standards for customer service including permit processing time and inspection turnarounds, and timely plan review through a contracted service. Staff are working with a third party to evaluate and benchmark current performances/processes compared to other agencies, and are working toward implementation of improved permit tracking through the Town’s new document management system, Laserfiche. Community Development Director Randy Hunt currently serves as Acting Chief Building Official as the Town continues efforts to hire a permanent official. To receive Town news in your email inbox, visit www.estes.org/subscribe. More Town news is available at www.facebook.com/townofestesparkco and www.twitter.com/townofestespark.
Fourth Street Rehabilitation Open House Takes Place March 7 The Town of Estes Park invites community members to hear information and provide comment on the preliminary design alternatives for the Fourth Street Rehabilitation project at an open house Thursday, March 7, from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. at the Estes Valley Community Center, 660 Community Drive, in the lower level conference room. A project overview will be presented at 4:30 p.m. and concept drawings will be available for review afterwards. The project is expected to take place in May and June of 2019, and consists of asphalt repaving along Fourth Street, with the potential to redesign the current layout of sidewalks, parking lanes, traffic lanes and new bike lanes. This project is funded with Street Improvement Funds from the one percent sales tax approved by voters under 2014’s Ballot Issue 1A. It is planned in coordination with the Town Water Division’s work to upgrade the neighborhood’s water lines. Public Works Pavement Manager Ryan Barr commented, “I am looking forward to this project and the opportunity to make the area surrounding the Events Complex friendlier to pedestrians, cyclists, motorists, and the neighborhood
particularly during large events.” The Town of Estes Park encourages neighbors and other interested community members to provide input on the preliminary design alternatives at the open house. Staff from the Town’s Water Division and Estes Park Sanitation District will also be available at the meeting to provide updates and answer questions related to their projects in the neighborhood. Individuals who cannot attend the March 7 meeting are encouraged to review the concepts and meetings materials which will be available online by March 8 at www.estes.org/FourthStreetRehab. Written comments may be mailed to Town of Estes Park Public Works, RE: Fourth Street Rehabilitation, P.O. Box 1200, Estes Park, CO 80517 or emailed to publicworks@estes.org by March 15. For more information on the project, visit www.estes.org/FourthStreetRehab or call 970-577-3587. Sign up to receive Town news and/or agendas at www.estes.org/subscribe. More updates at www.facebook.com/townofestesparkco, and www.twitter.com/townofestespark.
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Record Visitation At Rocky Mountain National Park In 2018 Rocky Mountain National Park received its highest annual visitation ever in 2018. The park received a total of 4,590,492 visitors last year, which was a 3.5 percent increase over visitation in 2017. This number represents a slight increase from previous record visitation in 2016, of 4,517,584. Visitation for 2018 represents a 42 percent increase since 2012. Determining visitation numbers is a difficult and imprecise effort. Visitation statistics are reliably accurate estimates and help park managers see overall trends. Fall visitation, particularly on weekends, continues to increase at Rocky Mountain National Park. Winter weekend visitation also continues to increase. The top ten busiest days in 2018 in order from first to tenth were: September 22, September 10, September 2, July 22, September 15, September 3, September 23, September 16, July 1, and August 11. Park managers continue to address the
effect this level of visitation is having on visitor and staff safety, resource protection, visitor experiences and operational capacity. Beginning in 2016, during the summer and early fall, park staff restricted vehicle access in three specific areas, the Bear Lake Road corridor, the Wild Basin area, and Alpine Visitor Center when parking areas fill and heavy congestion warrants. These restrictions occurred most days in July and August, in addition to weekends in June and September. Other areas of the park are experiencing high visitation as well, particularly when restrictions are in place. Addressing day use for the long term requires a holistic park wide approach. Therefore, park staff are developing draft concepts to address the multitude of day use challenges. These concepts will be shared with the public later this year and will involve a stakeholder-engaged planning process. For more information about Rocky Mountain National Park, please visit www.nps.gov/romo or call the park’s Information Office at (970) 586-1206.
The charge(s) are merely an accusation and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty. On February 12 at 9:25 .m. police were called to 1040 Big Thompson Avenue on a report of a possible theft and trespassing. Upon arrival police arrested a 26 year old male transient and charged him with burglary, trespassing and theft and he was later transported to the Larimer County Jail. On February 13 at 1:54 a.m. police observed a 26 year old male driver from Estes Park following too close to a vehi-
cle in front of him. The male was found to be driving under the influence of alcohol and was charged with DUI, DUI per se and following too close and he was later released to a responsible person. On February 13 at 8:45 a.m. police were called to 1340 Fall River Drive on a possible burglary. Upon further investigation police arrested a 26 year old male from Illinois and charged him with second degree burglary and criminal mischief and transported him to the Larimer County Jail.
EVFPD firefighters generally respond to medical calls in their personal vehicles, allowing for a faster response. On other incidents, firefighters respond to a fire station to respond in department apparatus with specialized equipment. During the week of February 10, the
Estes Valley Fire Protection District (EVFPD) responded to nine calls for service. This included: • Motor vehicle crashes: 1 • Emergency medical (assist EPMC): 2 • Smoke/odor investigation: 2 • Assist: 1 • Detector: 1 • Alarm: 2
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Historic Stanley Home Foundation Announces New Board Members The Historic Stanley Home Foundation is pleased to announce the election of new Board members for the term of 2019-2020. The new Board members are JoAnn Batey, John Forster, Lisa Fulton, Peggy Lynch and Liz Zornes. Board members who served on the original incorporating Board in 2017 and 2018 and have now completed their twoyear terms are Kelley Anderson and Karen Daugherty. Both Kelley and Karen will continue their service to the mission as members of the Community Advisory Group. Original incorporating Board members who continue for a second two-year term include Randy Kampfe, Anne Rogers, Dan Scace, Russ Schneider and Tom Shamburg. The Foundation is excited to continue its mission to purchase, renovate, preserve and operate the Stanley Home by conducting its capital campaign in 2019.
The expansion of the Board and the services of the newly-installed Capital Campaign Steering Committee will be of great benefit to launch a successful effort to save the Stanley Home in 2019. The mission to save the Stanley Home is a grassroots community pride effort. The involvement and support of dozens of committed volunteers and hundreds of supporters will enhance the achievement of this important community goal. Please visit our website at www.historicstanleyhome.org to view the bios of our Board members. Also learn more about our mission and donate online. Also “Like” us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/historicstanleyhome. Finally contact us at stanleyhistorichome@gmail.com or call Tom Shamburg at 970-590-9468 for more information.
New Solar Installation Proposed Platte River signs power purchase agreement for 20-megawatt facility Platte River Power Authority is moving forward with plans to install 20 megawatts of new solar power capacity at its Rawhide Energy Station. Following an open house with neighboring property owners in mid-January, Platte River has signed a power purchase agreement with partners GCL New Energy and DEPCOM Power, and submitted an application with Larimer County planners to obtain needed site permits for the proposed facility. County planners will review plans and make recommendations to county leaders regarding permits before final decisions are made. “This project has been in the works for some time,” said Jason Frisbie, general manager and CEO of Platte River, “and
we look forward to providing additional non-carbon energy resources to our owner communities and their customers.” The proposed 20-megawatt solar facility will feature a 2 MWh battery storage system and complements the 30megawatt Rawhide Flats Solar installation that was completed in 2016. The Rawhide Energy Station is also home to five natural gas-fired combustion turbines and the 280-megawatt Unit 1 generator, one of the most efficient coalfired power plants in the nation. If permits are approved by late spring, construction activities could begin in the summer and conclude in early 2020, when the project will begin delivering energy to Platte River.
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Sales Tax Revenue Continued Gradual Climb In 2018 As Online Retailers Contribute Estes Park’s sales tax revenues for December, 2018, were recently provided to the Town by the State of Colorado. Finance Director Duane Hudson’s analysis shows a total increase in sales tax of 8.66 percent over revenues from 2017. Furthermore, December, 2018, saw an increase of 12.81 percent over the previous December. Following a decision by the U.S. Supreme Court, as of December of 2018 the Colorado Department of Revenue began requiring online retailers to collect and remit sales tax for orders from Colorado addresses, even if they do not have a physical presence in the state of Colorado. While it’s not possible to identify all vendors from the information provided, Hudson noted a significant increase of roughly 300 new vendors in December. Hudson is not allowed to share sales tax remittance of individual retailers in order to protect their privacy, but he noted that internet retailer Amazon.com remitted a sizeable amount of sales tax throughout 2018. During the partial government shut-
down, Town Administrator Frank Lancaster enacted Town spending restrictions on budgeted capital projects and purchases from the General Fund until the effects of the shutdown on businesses and subsequently, sales tax revenues, were clear. Lancaster noted, “We’re encouraged by what we see from December, and we’ll continue our conservative approach until we see the January revenues.” As a statutory Town, the State of Colorado collects Estes Park’s sales tax and provides the data and funds to the town approximately 45 days after month’s end. Therefore, January’s revenues will be provided in mid-March. For more information on sales tax, please visit www.estes.org/salestax. Archived reports including monthly data, year-to-date data, trends, vendor self-reported categories, and comparisons of budgeted sales tax to actuals. The Town’s monthly economic dashboard is another source for several important indicators of the local economy, and it is available at www.estes.org/dashboard.
Protecting The Freedom To Read: Challenges Facing Libraries & Readers
SPECIAL EVENTS
Every Friday @7pm Queen of Hearts drawing is back! Your chance to win some cash! Saturday, February 23 @7-10pm Music by the
Mountain Town Trio! Get on your dancing shoes!
Saturday, March 2 @7-10pm Open Mic Night
Tuesday, March 5 @5-9pm Come to the annual Mardi Gras Party featuring a Gumbo Cookoff, costume contest, and music by the Really Most Sincerely Dead. Festivities in partnership with Lumpy Ridge Brewery, Elkins Distilling Co. and the Estes Arts District.
WE WANT TO FEED YOU!
Friday, February 22 @5:30-7pm Pasta Bar $10 Wednesday, February 27 @11:30-1:00pm Legion Lunch. Your choice of 2 soups and 3 sandwiches for $8. Friday, March 1 @5:30-7pm Taco Bar $10
MEETINGS
Wednesday, February 27 @7pm Legion meeting.
BINGO
Friday, February 22 @5:30pm Bingo Fundraiser for the Estes Park
Women’s Club. Public is invited for this event!
Friday, March 1 @6:30pm Bingo fun and cash prizes for all ages.
PLAN AHEAD!
Get ready to win money! March Bingo occasions will be Friday, March 1 and Tuesday March 19.
Get ready to Get Lucky! St Patrick’s Day festivities on Sunday, March 17 will include Corned Beef and cabbage, Trivia, and Irish shenanigans.
Libraries across the U. S. are striving to will be Jim Duncan, Executive Director protect free access to the books and reof the Colorado Library Consortium search materials needed by both stu(CLiC). Duncan has been in his current dents and the general public. In role for six years, following a Colorado, libraries have recently six-year tenure at the Colbeen under pressure to remove orado State Library as Direcaccess to certain digital materitor of Networking and Reals, despite an existing structure source Sharing. CLiC serves that allows local control and the more than 450 member liability for schools and libraries braries (including public, acaJim Duncan demic, school and special lito align materials to age-appropriate audiences. Some libraries and braries), with services that include schools have already eliminated access to centralized support for statewide rethese materials. To make matters worse, search databases, which in turn have reporting by some Colorado media out- saved libraries and their communities lets has been misleading and incomplete. more than $16 million in aggregate To learn more about these issues and to costs. In 2011, Duncan was named a explore how intellectual freedom can be “Mover and Shaker” by Library Journal preserved at local libraries, the League of magazine in the Community Builder category. Women Voters of Estes Park and the Estes Valley Library are partnering for a The March 5th program is the second community program titled “Protecting in a four-part program series focused on the Freedom to Read.” The program will current issues related to intellectual take place on Tuesday, March 5th from freedom in the public sphere. For more 6:00-7:30 p.m. in the Estes Park Town information on additional programs, Board Room. Registration can be comvisit www.estesvalleylibrary.org. pleted by visiting www.estesvalleyliWe also would like to thank you to the brary.org and click on the “Calendar of Estes Valley Restorative Justice PartnerEvents. ” ship and the YMCA of the Rockies for providing sponsorship support to the Special guest speaker at the program series.
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What’s True And What’s Fake In The News? Robert Lawrence is a retired professor The League of Women Voters of Estes of political science who taught at the Park, in partnership with the Estes ValUniversity of Colorado and Colorado ley Library, is hosting a discussion on State University. Before moving to Coljournalism and fake news on February orado, he was on the faculty at Texas 27, 2019 – Fake News and the Freedom Tech and the University of of the Press at the Arizona. Prior to his teachEstes Valley Library, ing career he was a research Hondius Room startstaff member at two think ing at 10:00 a.m. untanks, the Hudson Institute til noon. Professor in Washington, D.C. and Emeritus Robert the Stanford Research InLawrence, CSU Postitute in Menlo Park, Calilitical Science, will be fornia. Before that he discussing fake news served as an intelligence ofand how to understand news today – Robert Lawrence ficer in the US Air Force. In what is real and what is fake. He will also the 1970s he organized the "Burning Issue Lectures" which are held each sumbe discussing efforts to curtail the freemer at the Estes Park YMCA. His redom of the press as well as the effect of search focus is upon national security downsizing on news agencies throughout the U. S. and the impact on balanced issues, especially the threat posed by nuclear weapons. and comprehensive reporting.
Local Award Winning Filmmaker Launches Ghost Town Book Project Local documentary filmmaker Ethan Knightchilde has launched a Kickstarter campaign to secure funding for a book with a new twist on ghost towns. Drawing from twenty years of research for the Best Documentary Awardwinning film Ghosts of the West, its prequel currently in production, and the multimedia lecture Ghost Towns of the American West, the book takes a unique approach to exploring the ghost towns and mining camps of the Old West. Unlike other books focused on history of a region or on travel itineraries, Ghosts of the West: Tales and Legends from the Bonanza Trail walks the reader through a landscape of legends and dramatic non-fiction stories while keeping one foot planted firmly in the real world. With dozens of historical and contemporary photos for illustration, stories of both well-known and obscure towns are organized into chapters on discoveries, boom times, bust times, and final fates. A final section on lost mines bookends the first with tales of discoveries and caches that were lost, and for which some people search even today. The Kickstarter campaign raises funds to pay archives and museums in Colorado, Montana, Nevada, and California for permission to publish the dozens of historical images used in the book. The author is offering a wide range of rewards for various pledge levels, including copies of the book before its release,
signed 8 x 10 prints of select contemporary images (including the cover art), ghost town tee shirts, copies of the DVD and soundtrack of the film Ghosts of the West, and more. Starting at the $25 level, those pledging will see their names printed in a special section at the front of the book. Knightchilde has devoted most of his professional time over the last two decades to researching, visiting, filming, and photographing hundreds of ghost towns throughout the western states. His 2012 film Ghosts of the West: The End of the Bonanza Trail drew box office lines and capacity crowds, including sold-out events, throughout its theatrical road show; and he will present his recordbreaking 2018 lecture on the subject at Colorado Chautauqua on April 3. The new book features some of the most compelling tales and legends he has come across during the last twenty years–along with some facts that inconveniently get in the way of accepted versions of the stories. Fundraising is an “all or nothing” proposition, and ends on March 12, at 7 p.m. Mountain Time. Interested parties can learn more about the book project at www.kickstarter.com/projects/knightskypictures/ghosts-of-the-west-oldwest- ghost-towns-book. Or visit www.kickstarter.com and type “ghosts of the west” in the search field.
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“Soup-er Bowl” This Sunday! 8th Annual Celebrity & Restaurant Cook-Off
1700 Brodie Ave, Estes Park Across from High School football field
www.pccrusa.org Sunday Worship Service at 10:00am Communion served first Sunday of each month - open to all Join us for fellowship and refreshments before and after service each Sunday Children always welcome
The 8th Annual Celebrity & Restaurant Soup-er Bowl Cook-Off will take place this Sunday, February 24 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. This delicious event will take place at the Presbyterian Community Church of the Rockies, 1700 Brodie Av., Estes Park (south of the football field). Tickets are just $10 adults, $5 children 3 to 12, and the cost for a family is $30. Come and join your friends and neighbors for a delicious soup cook-off at Estes Park's “Soup-er Bowl!” This fun event will allow you to sample a variety of different soups, (some homemade classics and some restaurant chef specialties) and then have a big bowl of your favorite. Vote for the best soup or soups and we’ll declare an Individual Winner and a Restaurant Winner! Beverages, crackers, and breads will be included in the ticket price, plus a bake sale with homemade desserts for sale. Local Restaurant Chefs: Twin Owls Steakhouse Justin Goerich of John
Elway’s Steakhouse Latitude 105 at The Ridgeline Hotel Bird & Jim Restaurant Dunraven Inn El Mex-Kal Family Mexican Restaurant Local Celebrity Chefs: Preschool Children of LLEV Preschool The Lunch Ladies (EP School Dist. R3) Gloria Utz This is a fundraising event for Lifelong Learning of Estes Valley Preschool Tuition Assistance Program. Contact Nancy Johnson, LLEV Director at 970577-9864 for more information.
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Right about now, when there are multiple inches of snow in the forecast and we’ve been suffering through the cold of winter for several months, we’re ready for this particular season to be over. (I know, it’s only February.) We’ve grown weary from scooping snow, scraping car windows, cranking the heat, and falling on the ice. (In a fit of discomfort, I turned to Google to find out how long it takes to heal from a bruised tailbone. I have three weeks to go.) At this stage of winter we know it’s not over and wish it were. We listen for the first early morning birdsong indicative of the coming of spring but only hear snowplows scraping their blades along the potholed pavement. We look to see if the crocuses have dared push up through the snow but all we see are polluted piles of last week’s precipitation. We run out of ice melt and put off buying more, hoping if we don’t have any we won’t need it. When we look out the window at slumped snowmen, dirty cars and barren trees getting whipped to and fro by unforgiving winds, we are overcome with an urge to holler, “UNCLE! ” Through all of this seasonal sadness, benumbed bitterness and hibernal hysteria there is one thing that serves as a bright ray of golden sunshine in my day: grapefruit. For years and years I’ve tossed around the idea of writing about grapefruit. No kidding. Because when I was growing up, grapefruit was a Saturday and Sunday noon meal staple. To prepare and eat this sparkly fruit there was (and still is) a very specific process, designed by my father whose aim was to get every last pulp, every tiny drop of juice out of the rind. Each one of his offspring can follow the steps in our sleep. (Mom gets a note signed by—well, her, since she’s the parent—excusing her from this practice. She takes a medication that no longer allows her to eat grapefruit.) It is time. Today, we are going to learn how to prepare and eat a citrus paradisi according to the Donohoe Family Book of Knowledge. (It’s a short book, don’t worry.) Preparation: Place a grapefruit on the counter with its belly button on the side. Use a serrated knife with its blade at a 90degree angle to the counter and slice the fruit in half. Place each half in its own bowl. Use the tip of the knife to extract any seeds. See how good your aim is by flipping the seeds from your knife into the sink. Pick up the seeds that end up on the floor. Use a grapefruit knife to cut around each section of the fruit. A grapefruit knife is serrated on both sides of the blade and has a little crook toward the end of it to hug the curve of the fruit. Cutting a grapefruit is imperative to the
enjoyment derived from eating it, and this is where I stray from the way I watched my mother do it. She placed the tip of the grapefruit knife, handmade by her own father and now held together with black electrical tape, in the center of the circle of fruit, ran it up the side of one section, along the edge of the rind, and back down the other side, repeating this until each section had been cut, leaving the membranes unbroken. I cut each section across the outer edge of the fruit, lift my knife to avoid cutting the membranes, and once I’ve gone all the way around, I then run the blade down the sides of each section. (Don’t tell my mom that her daughter is a grapefruit-cutting rebel.) All said, what is important is to leave the triangle shapes within each half-grapefruit intact. It’s tradition. Back in my childhood we ate white grapefruit. The whiter the pulp, the more sour it is, so back then we sprinkled sugar over the top of each grapefruit half. Today I prefer pink grapefruit, which requires no sugar at all. Just writing about it makes the glands way in the back of my mouth clench and water from the mere thought of the sourness underlying the sweetness. Eating: Use an ordinary teaspoon from your silverware drawer, insert the bowl of the spoon into the broad end of a section, scoop the section out—which should be easy since it’s been precut—and place it in your mouth. The succulent, sweet/bitter flavor will burst with juiciness and the sun will shine. Repeat with each section, being careful not to send a squirt of juice into the eye of the person beside you. With each bite, your day will brighten, I promise. This is where it gets good: go around again, scraping the edge of your spoon against the wall of the rind several times to take off any pulp you missed the first time. It’s amazing how much more fruit there is in each of those emptied triangle sections. After you’ve gone all the way around the rind, enjoying the “leftover pulp, ” put your spoon down and pick up the rind. Fold it in half, hold it over the bowl, and massage the pinkish-golden skin. Squeeze, squish, refold at a different spot, squeeze and squish some more, and observe the juice that runs out of the rind and into your bowl. Put the rind aside, pick up the bowl, and slurp up the nectar. Ahhhh… Studies show that eating grapefruit lowers cholesterol, provides a healthy dose of vitamin C, and the fruit is a good source of fiber. But to me, in the middle of a dreary winter, grapefruit is simply a splash of scrumptious sunshine. You may let The Thunker know what you think at her e-mail address, donoholdt@gmail.com. © 2019 Sarah Donohoe
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All Are Welcome As Volunteers For Duck Race
Help the 2019 Estes Park Duck Race Festival By: Rita DuChateau
Everyone knows the Estes Park Rotary Duck Race Festival is the place to be on the first Saturday in May. But, did you know that you do not have to be a Rotarian to help? “We welcome volunteers from high school age on up to 105 who can give a few hours on Saturday, May 4. No special skills are required except a positive attitude. And be prepared to be surprised at how much fun you will have!” said Kathy Groesbeck, Estes Park Rotary Duck Race Festival Big Duck 2019. The Duck Race Committee is looking for volunteers to help with: • Setting up and taking down equipment at the start and finish lines – contact Thor Homme, thorhomme@yahoo.com or Jim Austin, jimdaustin@cs.com. • Selling duck-themed race merchandise at Nicky’s Steakhouse and George Hix Memorial Riverside Plaza – contact Brad Rosenbaum, brad@designestes.com • Supporting operations at Riverside Plaza with participating organizations selling duck adoptions and providing engagement activities for race-goers contact Larry Williams,
lwilli5442@yahoo.com • Helping to display sponsor duckscontact Bill Solms, wosolms@gmail.com • Ensuring safety along the riverbanks – contact Gene Oja, info@eeojadds.com • Keeping the ducks from getting snagged in the river - contact Gene Oja, info@eeojadds.com “The Rotary Duck Race Festival is an iconic event that is popular with the public and supports so much goodwill that happens in our community, ” said Groesbeck. “We encourage everyone interested in making new friends, helping some great causes, and spending a day having fun in our charming town to volunteer at the Rotary Duck Race Festival. A fun day with a satisfying feeling of knowing you helped to make a difference afterward is guaranteed!"
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Gordon MacAlpine To Speak Of Geoengineering At Next EVAS Meeting The Estes Valley Astronomical Society (EVAS) in conjunction with The Estes Park Memorial Observatory is offering a free public open house/star night on Saturday, February 23, 2019. The goal of EVAS is to promote science and education in the Estes valley. Our returning speaker for the evening is one of our EVAS club members, Dr. Gordon MacAlpine and the title of his talk will be: Should We Resort to Geoengineering to Preserve Earth’s Biosphere? Earth is the only planet known to support life. Unfortunately, our burning of fossil fuels is rapidly destroying the biosphere or life-support system. Recent reports from both the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and the United States Fourth National Climate Assessment indicate that humanity has only about a 10-12 year window of opportunity to eliminate fossil fuel use and associated carbon emissions into the atmosphere, if we are to head off the most catastrophic climatic events.
Locally, Estes Park and Some proposals Colorado are involved in advocate for removal of CO2 ongoing processes to limit from Earth’s atmosphere, while carbon emissions as others would block incoming quickly as feasible. Other solar radiation before it can be municipalities, states, and trapped with the greenhouse countries are also cutting effect. The latter may involve back. However, overall carintentionally introducing polbon emissions are lution into the atmosphere, inincreasing; Dr. Gordan MacAlpine creasing cloud cover, or surand major rounding the planet with mirrors. There impacts are taking are also plans for further place on the planet, pollution of including here in oceans in Colorado. misguided Computations efforts to by Scott Denning, promote Monfort Professor their of Atmospheric health, Science at Coland to orado State Univerreduce sity, show that Colrampant orado’s climate will be melting or altered dramatically if fossil heating at fuels continue to be burned. It is also the planetary apparent that significant changes will poles. We will examoccur here even if carbon emissions ine these ideas and discuss reservations cease globally, because of CO2 already about their use, keeping in mind that we in the atmosphere. As devastation is apare involved in an existential dilemma parent throughout the world, there has and we may have to invoke one or more been a growing call for large-scale, inof these extreme measures. tentional planetary intervention to reThis public talk, supplemented with viduce the detrimental effects of global sual aids, is intended for a general audiwarming and climate change. ence. Global climate engineering or “geoOur speaker is Dr. Gordon MacAlpine engineering” can take different forms. a retired astronomer, physicist and a
member of the EVAS club. He received a BA in physics from Earlham College and a Ph. D. in astronomy from the University of Wisconsin. After a stint at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton, NJ, he joined the faculty at the University of Michigan where he was a Professor of Astronomy until 2000. Then he accepted the Zilker Distinguished Professor of Physics chair at Trinity University in San Antonio, TX, where he continued teaching astronomy, physics, and environmental science until his retirement in 2012. Gordon and his wife, Barbara, live in Estes Park The observatory is just north of the high school at 1600 Manford Ave. Park in the teacher’s parking lot adjacent to the observatory. The doors will open at 7:00 p.m. and the meeting will start at 7:30 p.m. The presentation, including a question and answer period, lasts about an hour. After the presentation, weather permitting, we will look through the 16 inch dome telescope at various celestial objects. Information about the meeting can be found on the observatory website at: www.AngelsAbove.Org. The lecture is free to the public and no reservations necessary. Just come and join the party and be ready to ask questions! For more information, please call the observatory at 970-586-5668.
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Local Volunteers Go Bald To Support Childhood Cancer Research St. Baldrick’s Foundation event to raise money to find the best treatments for kids with cancer The St. Baldrick’s Foundation, the largest private funder of children's cancer research, will host one of its signature head-shaving events at the Estes Park Mountain Shop on Saturday, March 16, 2019 where volunteers will shave their heads to raise money for lifesaving childhood cancer research. Every two minutes a child is diagnosed with cancer worldwide, and in the U.S. one in five kids diagnosed won’t survive. Those who do survive often suffer longterm effects from treatments too harsh for their developing bodies. As the largest private funder of childhood cancer research grants, St. Baldrick's is leading the charge to take childhood back from cancer. From its beginnings, St. Baldrick’s has believed that kids deserve the chance to be kids – fun-loving, carefree, refreshingly honest, and always a little goofy – and deserve the chance at a healthy future. That’s why donations raised at events like this have made it possible for St. Baldrick’s to fund more than $232 million to support the best childhood cancer research, wherever it takes place. Over the course of 16 years, the Estes Park Mountain Shop has raised over $218,000 for kids with cancer with more than $14,500 donated by 24 shavees last year. For year 17, our goals are set even
higher as we acknowledge that unlike many of these children who face an uncertain future, we are lucky enough to know our hair will grow back. We invite you to join us in making a “bald” statement and helping us conquer kids’ cancer. While going bald is not for everyone, you can still help! Sign up to volunteer at our event, set up a fundraising page, make a donation or simply help us by spreading the word to friends and family. This year’s event will include food, drink, inspiration from survivors and tons of fun as we brave the shave for childhood cancer research on March 16th. Head-shaving will commence at 4 p.m. Date: Saturday, March 16, 2019 Event Location: Estes Park Mountain Shop Event Time: 4-7 p.m. About St. Baldrick’s Foundation: As the largest private funder of childhood cancer research grants, the St. Baldrick’s Foundation believes that kids are special and deserve to be treated that way. St. Baldrick’s is leading the charge to take childhood back from cancer by funding some of the most brilliant childhood cancer research experts who are working to find cures and better treatments for all childhood cancers. Kids need treatments as unique as they are – and that starts with funding research just for them. Join us at StBaldricks.org to help support the best cancer treatment for kids.
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Community Invited To YMCA International Dinner The YMCA of the Rockies will host the popular International Dinner on Wednesday, February 27th at 5 p.m. in the Assembly Hall. All are welcome to attend and share in the night of international food and fun! Each year the YMCA of the Rockies hires staff from all around the world. This winter, there are 13 countries represented at the Estes Park Center. To celebrate all of the different and unique cultures and traditions of the staff, the
YMCA of the Rockies hosts an International Dinner every year. The International Dinner gives the staff the opportunity to cook a traditional meal and share their traditions from their home country. There is a limited number of 50 tickets available for the local Estes Park community. Please email epcinternational@ymcarockies.org to request tickets. Requested tickets will be available for pick-up the night of the event
Dine on our special Cajun menu for the night, including a seafood boil served tabletop and a Cajun band playing in the restaurant! Call for reserva ons and more informa on!
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Broncos Running Back Philip Lindsay Enjoys Breakfast At Claire’s On The Park Last weekend, Broncos Philip Lindsey was in Estes Park and stopped by to have breakfast at Claire’s on the Park. Owner Claire Ray said of his visit, “It was a fun morning at the restaurant. He was my vote for Rookie of the Year!”
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Don’t Miss This Free Visual Documentary On Climate Change The Estes Valley Sierra Club extends an open invitation to a free public screening of the 2018 documentary film The Human Element. It will be shown on Wednesday, February 27th from 7-8:30 p.m. in the Hondius Room of the Estes Valley Library. In ancient Greece, four so-called basic elements were proposed to explain the nature and complexity of all matter: earth, air, water, and fire. Photographer James Balog of Boulder, who produced the film Chasing Ice, has added a fifth: the human element. With stunning cinematography he takes us to Norfolk, Virginia and Tangier Island in the Chesapeake Bay, both of which are already being significantly impacted by sea-level rise. Next we visit a family and a school in Denver, where children are struggling with asthma resulting from air polluted by Colorado’s gas operations and fossil
fuel emissions. Then we see close-up coverage of battling raging wildfires of California while Balog and his crew are embedded with a Cal Fire team. Finally we travel to Kentucky coal country to meet former miners and to hear about a plan to turn areas ravaged by mountaintop removal into productive sites for clean, renewable energy. In all of these examples it is the human element that is affecting the earth, air, water, and fire on our planet. Balog's stated goal is to bring visual imagery of climate change and related devastation or human suffering to the public's attention. This powerful film is aimed at a general audience and would be suitable for middle and high school students as well. If you have questions, please contact Barbara MacAlpine at 970-342-4668 or email her at bmacalpi@trinity.edu.
New Rotary Friendship Card Invites Merchant Partners By: Rita DuChateau
Help others while helping yourself: that’s the purpose of the new Friendship Card. Based on a simplified concept of the former Rocky Card, the new Friendship Card will be sold by the Rotary Club of Estes Park for $10. It will open the door to discounts at local restaurants and stores for a calendar year. Net proceeds from the sale of the Friendship Card will be used to support Rotary Club of Estes Park’s many charitable projects. The 93year old club provides grants to community organizations, scholarships for high school seniors, as well as local and international matching grants for projects related to Rotary’s focus areas: peace and conflict prevention/resolution, disease prevention and treatment, water and sanitation, maternal and child health, basic education and literacy, and economic and community development. Karen Thompson, Rotary Club of Estes Park Fund Development chair, is launching the project with her committee members. They are currently asking business owners to become a part of the Friendship Card initiative. In exchange for discounts, merchants will be listed in promotional materials and display a decal advertising their membership in the
program. “The committee sees the Friendship Card as a win-win-win for area merchants, shoppers and local nonprofit organizations, Thompson said. “We look forward to this new adventure and being able to give back to the community.”
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The idea for the title came from the Four-Way Test, which Rotarians recite at every meeting: Is it the truth? Is it fair to all concerned? Will it build good will and better friendships? Will it be beneficial to all concerned? The Friendship Card will be available for sale at 8-10 area locations, which will be announced when the card launches in May. If you are a business owner in the Estes Valley and would like to be a participating merchant, please email the Friendship Card Committee at epfriendshipcard@gmail.com. A committee member will promptly follow up with additional information and sincere thanks.
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Estes Park Health Orthopedic Surgery Shorter wait times to see a surgeon, shorter wait times for surgery and oneon-on care It starts with a dull ache in your hip, knee or shoulder. Then walking, biking and hiking – the things you came to Estes Park to do – becomes increasingly painful and you stop doing the things you love. This scenario is one that Aaron Florence, DO, Orthopedic Surgeon and Michael Grant, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon want to help you change. Boomers want to keep moving Nationally the Baby Boomer generation is exploding, and Baby Boomers traditionally have high expectations about quality of life and about their ability to stay active into their 60s, 70s and 80s. Staying active means that you need to keep all your parts healthy, or replace the ones that just aren’t working to match those high expectations anymore. Since 2010, the Estes Park Health Orthopedic Surgery program has performed total hip, knee and shoulder replacement, knee arthroplasty, ACL and ALL ligament reconstruction, arthroscopy of the knee, shoulder, hip, ankle and wrist and joint injections right here in the Estes Valley. Dr. Florence and Dr. Grant are top Orthopedic Surgeons who choose to practice at Estes Park Health because they
enjoy an environment where they can work intimately with each patient. “I want to get people back to doing the things they love to do after disease or injury,” shares Dr. Florence. “I love that we can get our community members in
Post-surgery care in your backyard Estes Park Health prides itself on being able to offer our orthopedic surgery patients a full continuum of care after surgery. If you need a bit more time to get back on your feet, there is the Swing Bed Care program. This transitional care option is for patients that don’t need the high level of care provided by the hospi-
Dr. Florence quickly for a consult, schedule surgery swiftly to reduce the number of days our patients are in discomfort, give one-onone care after surgery and never make our patients feel like a number.” Dr. Grant adds, “We want to get our patients on the path to healing quickly and we can do that because our patients don’t have to wait months to have their surgery done.”
Dr. Grant tal, but who need skilled nursing before going home. Patients can convert to Swing Bed Care and remain in their same room. The Rehabilitations Services are located on the Estes Park Health campus and the staff is eager to have you regain your mobility without pain. Mike Curtiss, Physical Therapist, shares, “I am in the rehabilitation field to provide an accurate assessment and to share realistic goals that a patient can achieve with a treatment plan that helps them succeed.” Our Home Health Care services are an additional option for surgery patients that are ready to go home, but need additional assistance until they are comfortable on their own. There are also short-term options at the Living Center for surgery patients that need more time before going home. All of these services are located on the Estes Park Health campus, so you don’t have to go searching multiple places to receive care.
Don’t suffer in silence – Estes Park Health Orthopedic surgeons can help you. Dr. Florence and Dr. Grant are ready for your call – 970-586-2200 – to discuss your plan of care options to get you back to doing. In addition to Orthopedic Surgery, you can talk about your sports related injuries and receive excellent advice and treatment. You can learn more about the Orthopedic Surgery program by visiting eph.org/ourservices/surgical-services. About Estes Park Health-Founded in 1975 by the residents of Estes Park, Estes Park Health is the community’s comprehensive healthcare resource with a focus on superior, compassionate care that consistently receives high patient-satisfaction scores. The Estes Park Health system serves the entire Estes Valley and Rocky Mountain National Park. It integrates acute and emergency care with community health, and includes the full range of diagnostic and therapeutic health care through medical and surgical services; a 23-bed critical access acute care facility, a 24hour emergency department with ambulance service and air transport; primary care and specialty clinics; home health and hospice; and a 60-bed skilled nursing facility. For more information about Estes Park Health visit eph.org or email info@eph.org.
Mike Curtiss, PT
16 » Friday, February 22, 2019 Beautiful nighttime photo of Park Theatre taken by Mikaela Stelmach.
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Woman’s Club Bingo Night This Friday! Come one, come all and join us for an evening of fun at the American Legion this Friday, February 22. The delicious Pasta Bar dinner will be at 5:30 p.m and is just $10. A cash bar will be available. Raffle tickets will be on sale for a chance to win gift certificates from local merchants and baskets filled with goodies and wreaths. Raffle tickets are $1 or 12 tickets for $10. The drawing will be held at 6:30 p.m. Bingo starts at 7:00 p.m.
Cash or checks payable to American Legion, only. American Legion Post 119 Auxiliary is sponsoring this event. No reservations are needed! Please, invite your friends and neighbors and join us for a fun evening. Thanks to Nan Abbiatti and her team, Diane Palmer, Gini Wiseman and Barbara Poweleit for coordinating this event with the American Legion.
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Thrift Store Treasure Hunt Most people might not consider thrift stores a place to find art and craft supplies, but you can find a plethora of items that might enhance the artwork you do and won’t cost you more money than you are willing to spend. From yarn to sequins, glitter to crayons, thrift stores might be just the treasure trove you’ve been looking for to find what you need for your next project. Below are a few ideas to get your creative juices flowing. First, most thrift stores have glass and plastic dishes. Multi-colored ceramic plates, bowls and cups can be busted up and used as mosaic tiles. Clear glasses and plates can be etched with designs of all kinds from letters to images. Plastic dishes make great bird feeders when put together in creative ways. Plastic dishes can also be used to hold glue, paint, water or turpentine to rinse out paint brushes. Metal spoons, forks and knives can become wind chimes. Second, clothing is a big staple at thrift stores. You can use flannel shirts to
make pillows and combine them with shirts and blouses of any kind for quilting squares. T-shirts can also be used to make quilting squares, purses or cut into strips to make rag rugs. Neck ties, especially silk ones, can be turned into kaleidoscope quilts. Besides using a pair of jeans for the latest cut-off trend, you can make purses out of them. Bedazzled or decorate discarded hats with feathers to add an entirely different look. Third and finally, thrift stores are a great place to find items for putting together any type of costume. Costume jewelry, hats and many different types of shoes are available for perusing. If you need an oversized shirt to dress like a clown or scarecrow, buying one from a thrift store won’t set you back as much financially as buying one from a department store. If you need art or crafting ideas, check Pinterest. If you need items for a project, check out the Elizabeth Guild Thrift Store and Lizzie’s Boutique. Remember $5.00 Friday Bag Days are going on now at the Elizabeth Guild. There’s no better time to visit and find your treasure.
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Marketing Workshop And Nonprofit Office Space Code Amendment
I am writing this way ahead of time so I will have a column for y’all even if my hand is not healed enough to type. I held it for a while just in case I can add a few notes as to my progress. I figure I can finish this with my left hand so if I seem The Estes Park Nonprofit Resource Center launches into 2019 educational opporto be sporadic or have misspelled, please tunities with two programs this month. On February 26, EPNRC hosts a Lunch & Learn panel discussion about the development of a new code amendment that opens forgive me. I was so excited that my granddaughter, Elizabeth and boyfriend, the door for nonprofits seeking affordable office space. The next day, Visit Estes Krist, and their dog were able to come to Park co-hosts a Marketing Workshop for Nonprofits. Register for both the Markethelp me. Having two dogs, Sunshine and ing Workshop and the Lunch & Learn online at epnonprofit.org. their lab called Dodi, I thought it might be a bit of a challenge. Elizabeth and Krist are both recent graduates from medical school so I had two doctors on call. The biggest challenge was that both Elizabeth and Krist were on healthy diets and I love meat, sugar, chocolate, etc. But the food they cooked was tasty and I hope I lost a little weight in the experience. Of course, before they came, I had all these visions of how to feed them. I had made a pot full of meatballs, bought a pizza from Murphy’s, had pulled pork in the freezer, and planned a special dessert for “Liz” to make. Forget all of that. I guess I will have to make the dessert myself when I am able as it sounds so easy and delicious. February 16. Saturday morning and the dogs get along great. With two dogs, there is Lunch & Learn: Nonprofit Office Space Code Amendment beaucoup dog hair around, but Liz will February 26, noon-1:30 p.m. Can't afford a home for your nonprofit? Spending too much money on rent? Learn take care of that before they leave Sunabout the code amendment that Michael Moore, Pastor at the Presbyterian Commu- day. I do not know what I would have done without them. I will be in a hard nity Church of the Rockies, and Laurie Dale Marshall, Executive Director of EPNRC, pursued with the Town of Estes Park. This code amendment allows for collaboration between faith based facilities and nonprofits seeking office space. Ask questions to a panel of key players in this process: how it came about, and what you need to know if you are considering seeking space in Estes Park. This workshop takes place at EPNRC’s office, located at the Presbyterian Community Church of the Rockies, 1700 Brodie Ave. Lower Level.
Marketing Workshop for Nonprofits with Visit Estes Park February 27, 1-3:30 p.m. This workshop offers a brief introduction to PR and content marketing basics. Learn if social media is right for you and how to use it: email campaigns, Facebook, Instagram, etc. Explore Visit Estes Park's OLIVE as a promotional resources for area nonprofits. Participants are encouraged to bring details about an upcoming event at their organization; put pen to paper to create a marketing plan. This workshop is facilitated by Visit Estes Park staff: Josh Harms, Digital Content Manager; Abi Hubner, Partner Development Manager; Rachel Ward Oppermann, Public Relations Coordinator. Karen McPherson, Communications Coordinator at EPNRC. Shannon Davis, Marketing Director for Visit Estes Park will be on hand to answer any questions as well. This workshop takes place at the Estes Valley Library. Both programs are sponsored by the Estes Park Nonprofit Resource Center. A full calendar of events and educational opportunities are online at epnonprofit.org.
cast for another three weeks then, physical therapy. Meanwhile I also had more dentistry done so I am a mess. I look like a chipmunk with a broken front “leg” (arm). Elizabeth and Krist did all the cooking so I was fed very well even if it was all healthy! I am determined to make the following as soon as I am able. It sounds so easy and tasty.
Mexican Cheesecake (Sopapilla cheesecake) Serves 12 2-8oz. pkgs. cream cheese 2 packages of Pillsbury crescent rolls 1 ½ cups sugar (divided) 1 tsp. vanilla 1 tsp. cinnamon ¼ cup melted butter (for topping) Use an ungreased 13 x 9 inch baking pan. Roll out one package of rolls, pinching separations together, to fit in bottom of pan. Cream cheese, 1 cup sugar and vanilla together and pour into prepared pan. Cover with remaining package of rolls (fix like above). Mix ½ cup sugar, cinnamon and melted butter and pour over top of crust. Bake 25-30 minutes. Cool thoroughly. Leftovers should be stored in refrigerator. Doesn’t that sound easy and yummy? My email is esther.cenac@gmail.com Bon Appétit.
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Crossroads Fundraising Concert With Cowboy Brad April 7th Crossroads Ministry of Estes Park is “Making Connections and Restoring Hope!” Executive Director, Brian Schaffer shared the stark reality of how living in our town is a challenge, but not impossible when neighbors step up to help those in need. Schaffer said, “We had an elderly neighbor come to us who was under a heavy load of stress due to the fact she is confined to living on a fixed income each month. An unexpected medical issue came up that she couldn’t afford without taking money from her envelope for rent and there wasn’t any extra money in savings to pull from either. She had a tough decision to make because she desperately needed to seek medical attention for her condition, but if she pursued this there wouldn’t be enough money left to pay her rent. Her options were: to be sick in housing or to face eviction with good health. While meeting with our case manager she was
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Taken by Craig Seaver on Flattop Trail, February 8, 2019.
reassured that there was a solution for her situation. Together we were able to make arrangements for her to get groceries from our food pantry as well as a voucher to cover her housing expense for a month. She came to Crossroads with little hope of things getting better and left with a sense of restored hope in a community that cares about the things that are going on in her life.” Crossroads Ministry has always been known for helping neighbors in need and it’s made possible through generous people who give of their time, talent, and treasures to make it happen. We are sponsoring this concert with Cowboy Brad to kick-off our Neighbors in Need Challenge to raise $50,000 that will be matched dollar-for-dollar by one of our generous donors. The concert is free, but there will be donation containers at the doors for whatever you'd like to contribute to our cause.
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Mimi Is Looking For A Wonderful, Forever Home!
Estes Park Senior Citizens Center Menu ——Week of February 25 thru March 1 —— Monday, Feb 25 Double Cheese Omelet w/ham, hash browns & fruit Tuesday, Feb 26 Meat Lasagna w/garlic bread & side salad Wednesday, Feb 27 Meatloaf w/mashed potatoes, gravy & vegetables Thursday, Feb 28 Chicken Marsala w/roasted potatoes & vegetables Friday, Mar 1 Trout (4 oz.) w/ clam chowder soup & side salad
——Week of March 4 thru March 8 —— Monday, Mar 4 Chicken Fried Steak w/gravy, 2 scrambled eggs, hash browns & fruit Tuesday, Mar 5 Mexican Platter – beef taco in corn shell, bean & cheese burrito, cheesy quesadilla w/green chili on the side Wednesday, Mar 6 Fried Chicken (3 pc) w/mashed potatoes, gravy & vegetables Thursday, Mar 7 Stuffed Bell Pepper w/beef and rice, garlic bread & Caesar salad Friday, Mar 8 Fish & Homemade Chips with clam chowder soup & coleslaw
Mimi is about five years old. She was trapped at a feral colony, however she is not feral. She purrs when she gets petted and gets along with other kitties. She is not very outgoing (yet) but she is sweet and deserves a safe and loving home. She is currently living at the Pet Lodge at the Animal Medical Center on Manford Avenue. Stop down to meet her or call 5869282 for more information. Make sure to “Like” and follow the Estes Park Pet Association Facebook page to see other animals that may not be pictured this week. All pets are offered through the Pet Association of Estes Park, a non-profit organization that works to find homes for
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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.
All noon meals are $5 for current EP Senior Citizens Center members and are by reservation only. Reservations must be made by 1:00 PM at least one business day in advance. Note, if you want to reserve a meal for Monday, Feb 25th, you need to call before 1:00 PM on Friday, Feb 22nd. For reservations call 970-581-2195 (Monday – Friday 9:00 am - 2:00 pm). Pre-paid meal tickets and membership forms are available at the Estes Park Senior Citizens Center located at 1820 S. St. Vrain (Masonic Lodge). Eat at the Senior Citizens Center or take Meals to Go! Regular hours of operation 9:00 am -- 2:00 pm Monday thru Friday. Join or renew membership for 2019! Check out our website: estesparkseniors.org TriFit, Balance, Mahjong, games, movies, and other activities. EPSCC, Inc. wants to serve YOU and YOU can enjoy serving others!
Soup Supper-75th Anniversary Year Of Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church Continues
March 6 is Ash Wednesday and marks the beginning of Lent. Please join us at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church for an Ash Wednesday church service at 6 p.m. And as the church continues to celebrate its 75th Anniversary year, you are also invited to join us for a “Soup Supper” at 5 p.m. before the service. Your choice of homemade soups, condiments, and desserts will all be
waiting for you! If you plan to attend the supper, please phone Jeanne at the church office (970-586-4646 ext. secretary) by February 27. No RSVP needed for the 6 p.m. church service. Throughout the 40 days of Lent there will be continued Lenten services on Wednesday evenings at 6:00 with Holy Week Services the week of April 14-20 and Easter April 21. We hope we will be seeing you! Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church is located at 950 N. St. Vrain Ave., Estes Park. The website is: www.mtcalvaryep.org for more information and will also direct you to our Facebook page.
Wildlife Responder Available To Help Knowledge, experience, skills to assist and educate individuals with and about wildlife encounters/situations. Specialty is elk, deer, bears, mountain lions. Part of Rocky Mtn. Cat Conservancy Research. If you see a kill site, call asap, or if you want more information or help with a wildlife situation, call Jayne the “Bear Lady” at 970-685-8756.
Rachel Calvin 10th Grade Congratulations to Rachel Calvin, the Estes Park News Student of the Week for February 22, 2019. In school Rachel loves to participate in cheerleading because she really enjoys cheering for her fellow classmates. She is also a member of the choir which she loves because of all the performances she gets to do with her friends. Rachel maintains a 4.0 GPA. Outside of school she enjoys spending time in the kitchen, baking. She also has a strong passion for crafting and finding new ways to organize all of her clothing and collectibles. Rachel’s ultimate favorite quote is a “Shoot for the moon, even if you miss you’ll land amongst the stars.” She loves this quote because she believes that trying your best will get you places, and says, “You have to be pos-
itive, you can’t live negatively.” After high school Rachel plans to attend CSU and become an interior designer. She dreams of traveling the world because, even though she loves Estes Park and was born here, she has never left the United States and she really wants to travel.
Bank of Estes Park Student Legacy Award: In addition to being awarded the Student of the Week, each winner will be given the opportunity to nominate the school program of their choice for the chance to win $500. At the end of the school year, one such nomination will be randomly selected, and that school program will be awarded the $500 Bank of Estes Park Student Legacy Award, in that student's name.
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THE ‘WINNER WITHIN’ VERSUS ‘THE DISEASE OF ME’ Basketball coach Pat Riley in his book The Winner Within tells about the 1980 World Championship Los Angeles Lakers. They won the NBA championship that year and were recognized as the best basketball team in the world. They began the next season favored to win again. But, just before the season opener, Magic Johnson tore a cartilage in his knee, requiring a three-month recuperation period. Hopes plummeted. But the team rallied and the remaining players played their hearts out. They determined to get through that three month period without losing their place in the rankings. And they did, winning seventy percent of their games as the time neared for Magic’s return. As his return drew closer, the publicity surrounding him increased. During game breaks, announcers would always say, “And don’t forget to mark your calendars for February 27th. Magic Johnson returns to the lineup of your World Champion Los Angeles Lakers!” During the announcements the remaining players would look up and mutter, “We’re winning now. What’s so great about February 27th?” As the day approached, fewer things were written or said about the contributing… and winning…players. All the media attention was focused on the one player who hadn’t been doing a thing. Finally, the 27th came, and as they clicked through the turnstiles every one of the 17,500 ticket holders was handed a button that said, “The Magic is back!” At least fifty news reporters and photographers crowded onto the floor while the players were being introduced. Normally only the starters were introduced, and Magic Johnson was going to be on the bench to start the game, but, nevertheless, he was introduced. At that moment, the arena erupted with a standing ovation. Flashbulbs flashed from every corner. Someone wrote: ‘MJ was like a returning ‘god’ to the crowd that night’. Meanwhile the players who had carried the team for three months and who were totally ignored, were seething with resentment, anger and envy. This affected the way the entire team played and they barely won the game against a low-ranked opponent. Eventually, the morale of the entire team collapsed. Players turned on each other. The coach was fired. And they eventually lost the opening game of the play-offs, ending the year with one of the most disastrous records ever. Riley summed it up: “Because of greed, pettiness, and resentment, we executed one of the fastest falls from grace in NBA history. It was the ‘Disease of Me’.” We know all about that ‘Disease of Me’, don’t we? It’s an epidemic sweeping our nation right now. Everybody seems to be thinking about ‘Me’ and how everything relates to and impacts ‘Me’. So individual ‘Me’s: disrupt government, bankrupt lives, destroy families, ruin careers, all because of ‘Me’s that demand to be pampered and advantaged. Many people who have ‘carried the team’ in the past, are now ‘leaving the court’ because of those who have been ‘doing nothing’, making little contribution to the degree of success that has been enjoyed. “It’s easier to criticize and condemn than contribute.” And it’s happening in our community too, isn’t it? Those who haven’t been ‘carrying the team’ find it so easy to criticize those who have, and been doing a good job of it. The inevitable result? Faithful team members…those who ‘do it’ and ‘do it well’… leave the court. Don’t let it happen! Support your duly-elected, previously-protected, because continuously-effective, team of Mayor and Town Board. (Bob)
Celebration For Charlotte Lloyd At The Art Center March 1st
The Art Center of Estes Park would like to invite you to join us for a celebration honoring accomplished artist Charlotte Lloyd. This celebration will be held at the Art Center Friday, March 1, from 58:00 p.m. This reception is free and open to the public, and we encourage you to join us for this festive gathering. Charlotte Lloyd is best known for her beautifully detailed watercolors, which include florals, still lifes, and landscapes of the Rocky Mountains and the Southwest. She is also accomplished in acrylics, mixed media and oils. Charlotte is fascinated with trying to capture nature’s wonders and is challenged to express her vision for others’ enjoyment. Her use of color and light, along with a great passion for flowers and the outdoors, combine to make her paintings alive and vibrant. “I would paint whether I sold my artwork or not. I find it very exciting that people appreciate my work. One of these days I won’t be here, but people may still enjoy my work even though they might not have known me. I have a great privilege of doing what I love and am most fortunate to be able to live in such an inspiring part of the country.” Charlotte’s paintings have won numerous awards and are included in private and corporate collections throughout the United States and abroad. A native of Missouri, Charlotte began
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her art studies at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas. Throughout a full time business career, she continued her art training and pursuit of technical skills. Over the years, she has studied with private teachers and attended workshops presented by many successful artists. Charlotte moved to Estes Park in 1985, and has been active in the arts community here ever since. She is a founding member of the Art Center which opened in May 1987. Charlotte will be relocating in Missouri later this spring, and we would love to have you join us in celebrating sending her off on her new adventure. The Art Center of Estes Park is a nonprofit organization which provides a facility to support the work of local and regional artists, striving to promote exhibition, education, and excellence in the visual arts. Proceeds benefit the artist and contribute to the Art Center’s education and community outreach. The Art Center is located at 517 Big Thompson Avenue, in Middle Stanley Village, below Safeway and above Subway. For more information on exhibitions, classes, presentations and/or projects, please call the Art Center at 970-586-5882 or come see us at the gallery. Visit our website at www.artcenterofestes.com. Winter Gallery hours are Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. The gallery is closed Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday through mid-May.
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Free Presentation At The Art Center February 23
Portrait-of-an-Artist-Pool-with-Two-Figures-by David Hockney
The Art Center of Estes Park is very pleased to host Chuck Benson for an informative, free presentation Saturday, February 23 at 7:00 p.m. Art and Architectural Historian, Architectural Designer and Principal, and traveler in search of beauty and wonder, Chuck Benson will be presenting the second of three engaging presentations this winter at the Art Center. This month Chuck will be presenting "A Modern Master The Art of David Hockney." David Hockney, OM, CH, RA is an English painter, draftsman, printmaker, stage designer, and photographer. As an important contributor to the pop art movement of the 1960s, he is considered one of the most influential British artists of the 20th century. His works involve iconic imagery and vibrant use of color, portraiture, and landscape that sets him aside as one of the truly great innovators of his time. A Hockney work recently sold for more than 90 million dollars!
Come explore with us his unique and vibrant world of art! Join us for this presentation Saturday, February 23, 7:00 p.m. The Art Center of Estes Park is a nonprofit organization which provides a facility to support the work of local and regional artists, striving to promote exhibition, education, and excellence in the visual arts. Proceeds benefit the artist and contribute to the Art Center’s education and community outreach. For information on future presentations, exhibitions, a full listing of the 2019 classes, or to register for classes, please call the Art Center at 970-586-5882 or visit the gallery at The Art Center at 517 Big Thompson Avenue, in Middle Stanley Village, below Safeway and above Subway. Winter gallery hours are, Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays. Gallery Closed Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
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ESTES PARK HAPPENINGS For additional information call 800-443-7837 • 970-577-9900
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Mar. 2: Whiskey Warm Up. Local whiskey, fire pits, vendors, live entertainment, education. George Hix Riverside Plaza. 1-4pm
WINTER ACTIVITIES Feb. 23 & Mar. 2: Winter Ecology Snowshoe Trek. Rocky Mountain Conservancy. 9am-1pm Feb. 28 & Mar. 7: Winter Skating & Ice Fishing. Trout Haven Resorts. 10am-7pm Mar. 8: Photographing Winter Landscapes. Rocky Mountain Conservancy. 5:30-8:30pm
ENTERTAINMENT Feb. 22-23 & 27: Karaoke. Lonigans. 9pm Feb. 22, Mar. 1 & 8: $5 Friday 9-Hole Golf. 9-Hole Golf Course. 8am-12pm Feb. 24 & Mar. 3: Bingo Night. Rock Cut Brewing Company. 6-7:30pm Feb. 26 & Mar. 5: Euchre Game Night. The Barrel. 6-10pm Feb. 26 & Mar. 5: Trivia Night. Rock Cut Brewing. 7-8:30pm Feb. 27: 5 Course Vegan Pairing Dinner. Bird & Jim. 6:30-9:30pm Feb. 27 & Mar. 6: Cribbage Night. The Barrel. 6-10pm Feb. 28 & Mar. 7: Geeks Who Drink. Trivia. Latitude 105 Alehouse. 6-10pm Feb. 28 & Mar. 7: Poker & Texas Hold’em. The Barrel. 6-11pm Mar. 1: Bingo. American Legion Post 119. 6:30-8:30pm Mar. 1-2, 6 & 8: Karaoke. Lonigans. 9pm Mar. 8: The Spitfire Grill. Musical. YMCA of the Rockies. 7:30-9:30pm
February 22 - March 8, 2019 Mar. 8: Tim McLemore. Jazz & Blues. Nicky’s Steakhouse. 6pm
Feb. 22: Great Blue. Acoustic. Snowy Peaks Winery. 4-6pm Feb. 22-23: The Dempsey/Fox Duo. Jazz. The Other Side Rest. 5-8pm Feb. 22-23: James Davis. Guitar. Twin Owls Steakhouse. 6-9pm Feb. 22-23: Tim McLemore. Jazz & Blues. Nicky’s Steakhouse. 6pm Feb. 22 & 23: Lettuce. Funk. The Stanley Hotel. 8-11:30pm Feb. 23: KC Groves. Acoustic Duo. Rock Inn Mountain Tavern. 5-8pm Feb. 24 & Mar. 3: Joseph Lingenfelter. Acoustic. Other Side Rest. 10am-1pm Feb. 27: Geoff Clark. Acoustic. Rock Inn Mountain Tavern. 5-8pm Feb. 28 & Mar. 7: Bluegrass Jam. The Rock Inn Mountain Tavern. 6-9pm Mar. 1: Dave Williams. Americana. Snowy Peaks Winery. 4-6pm Mar. 1: Max & Stu. Jazz. Earthwood Collections. 5-8pm Mar. 1: David Potter. Acoustic. The Rock Inn Mountain Tavern. 5-8pm Mar. 1: Big Bad Voodoo Daddy. Swing. The Stanley Hotel. 9-11:30pm Mar. 1-2: The Dempsey/Fox Duo. Jazz. The Other Side Restaurant. 5-8pm Mar. 1-2: James Davis. Guitar. Twin Owls Steakhouse. 6-9pm Mar. 1-2: Tim McLemore. Jazz & Blues. Nicky’s Steakhouse. 6pm Mar. 2: Jon Pickett. Acoustic. Rock Inn Mountain Tavern. 5-8pm Mar. 8: Dahlby & Nadine. Folk Rock. Snowy Peaks Winery. 4-6pm Mar. 8: Jay Stott. Acoustic. Rock Inn Mountain Tavern. 5-8pm Mar. 8: The Dempsey/Fox Duo. Jazz. The Other Side Restaurant. 5-8pm Mar. 8: James Davis. Guitar. Twin Owls Steakhouse. 6-9pm
ART Mar. 1: First Friday! Art Groove. Gallery & art center tours, refreshments, music. Throughout town. 5-8pm Mar. 1: Gallery Social - Fine Art Show. Earthwood Collections. 5-8pm
SEMINARS, CLASSES & LECTURES Mon. & Wed. at 6pm, Fri. & Sat. at 7pm: Sip & Paint. Murphy’s Resort. Wed., Sat., Sun.: Weaving Demos. Old Church Shops. 1-3pm Feb. 24 & Mar. 3: History & Nature Talk. Rams Horn Village Resort. 5-6pm Feb. 26 & Mar. 5: Free 5k Group Fun Run. The Stanley Hotel. 5:30pm Feb. 27: The Human Element. Film showing. Estes Valley Library. 7-8:30pm Mar. 1: Community All Levels Yoga. Estes Park Yoga. 6-7pm Mar. 1: Whiskey Summit Education Series. Bird & Jim. 6-7:30pm
COMMUNITY Feb. 23 & Mar. 2: Kids’ Nite Out. Estes Valley Community Center. 7-10:30pm Mar. 2: Sports & Fitness Expo. Community Center. 10am-5pm
FUNDRAISERS Mar. 2: First Annual Polar Bear Plunge. Trout Haven Resorts. 11am
UPCOMING Apr. 13: Bigfoot Days. 5-mile run, Bigfoot-themed activities. Bond Park. 10am-4pm
Find more events & submit your event at VisitEstesPark.com/Events.
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EPHS Thespian Troupe 7284 To Present “She Kills Monsters” March 1-2 Students at Estes Park High School have been busy rehearsing for their March 1-2 production of “She Kills Monsters” Young Adventurers Edition by Qui Nguyen. Mark your calendars now for this event as you won’t want to miss this amazing production. “She Kills Monsters” tells the story of Agnes Evans, a young woman grieving for her deceased sister. The Evans sisters never were especially close, but after Tilly’s death, Agnes resolves a notebook containing a game scenario created by her sister. She discovers that Tilly was well-known Dungeons and Dragons player, and that she was passionate about online fantasy gaming. In order to unlock more secrets about her mysterious young sibling, Agnes recruits a “dungeon master” named Chuck to help her understand and grieve Tilly. Chock-full of elves, warrior women and nasty ogres, “She Kills Monsters” is a surprisingly sweet tale of friendship, loss, and acceptance. Cast Tilly Evans- Sophie Greenway Agnes Evans- Maia Faulkner Lilith- Chloe Burke Kaliope- Molly Morgan Orcus- Sean Johnson Chuck Biggs- Nathan Zurfluh Miles- Noel Villanueva Vera- Annika Throne Evil Gabbi- Amelia Fichera Evil Tina- Sydney Lewelling Steve- Brayden Bojan Farah- Lily Goodemote Narrator- Molly Larson Monsters Maddy Asche Amelia Fichera Sydney Lewelling Brayden Bojan Lily Goodemote Molly Larson The production is directed by Jordanne Bradley and Jordan Hazelton. The play will be performed at the EPHS auditorium March 1 and 2 at 7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at estesschools.org or at the high school auditorium on the night of the event. For more information, call 970-586-5321. *This show contains some adult themes, viewer discretion is advised.
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Adult Trip To Washington DC With Jeff Arnold
If you have known students who have gone on the 8th grade Washington D.C. trip and wanted to go yourself, Jeff Arnold is leading a trip for adults only this coming October. Mr. Arnold has been teaching U.S. history for over 25 years, and has yearly taken 8th graders to Washington, D.C. and Gettysburg for most of that time. Besides teaching middle school, he also
teaches a class each year at the Senior Center on the Civil War. This trip will include touring the sites of Washington, as well as a tour the battlefield at Gettysburg. To get schedule, cost, etc. please contact Bill Beaver via email at bbeaver@cruiseshipcenters.com or call (970)-590-3342 (office number) The deadline to contact Bill is February 28.
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The Defensive Pistol Course will be offered on Saturday, March 2. This is an advanced course and is designed for those who want to enhance their handgun skills far beyond the basics. Training will include: safely presenting a handgun from concealment, accurately shooting under time pressure from different positions and distances, learning how to reload under pressure and how to clear common malfunctions. Students must be at least 18 years of age, must have had basic handgun training within recent years, must be familiar and effective with their pistol, able to consistently shoot a pattern less than 8 ½ inches in diameter at 15 feet and are proficient at loading and unloading their handgun safely and efficiently. Students will be required to provide their own handgun, a level one hip holster, extra magazines and magazine belt pouches, 350 rounds of factory ammunition, eye protection and electronic hearing protection. Tuition is $150.00 for general public and $135.00 for Estes Park Gun & Archery Club members, due on the morning of class. The Basics of Pistol Shooting Course will be offered on April 6 and again on May 4. This one-day course is open to the general public and no previous firearms experience is required. The
course includes both classroom and live-fire training with an emphasis on firearm safety, handgun knowledge, and marksmanship with revolvers and semiautomatic handguns. Textbook, course materials, handguns, targets, ammunition and range fees are all included. If you are considering buying a handgun, wait until after you take this course. This class exceeds the minimum state requirements to apply for a Colorado Concealed Handgun Permit. Usual class make-up includes students with no firearms experience, students with significant experience and 40-60% women, including many couples. Tuition is $140.00 for general public and $125.00 for Estes Park Gun & Archery Club members, due on the day of class. Youth under 18 years old must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. The above courses will be taught by a nationally certified Advanced Pistol Instructor. Courses will be taught at the Estes Park Gun and Archery Club Indoor Range, located at Community Drive and Highway 36, next to the dog park. Classes are limited to 6 students and pre-registration is required. Classes will meet from 8:00 A. M. until approximately 5:00 P. M. To preregister, go to: www.nrainstructors.org/Search and select either the “NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting-Instructor Led” course or the Defensive Pistol course. At the bottom of that page, enter the Estes Park ZIP code (80517), 25 mile radius and search. Select the date for which you want to preregister, click on the link for details and registration. For more information or assistance with preregistration call Jim at 970-481-4279.
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Children Receive Free Dental Care February 28 At Salud Family Health Care Give Kids a Smile! Salud Family Health Center is offering free dental exams, cleanings, and treatment on Thursday, February 28th. All children aged 0-18 who do not have dental insurance can receive a free dental exam and initial treatment. Now more than ever, kids are faced with a bewildering array of food choices -from fresh produce to sugarladen processed convenience meals and snack foods. What children eat and when they eat it may affect not only their general health but also their oral health. When sugar is consumed over and over again in large, often hidden amounts, the harmful effect on teeth can be dramatic. Sugar on teeth provides food for bacteria, which produce acid. The acid in turn can eat away the enamel on teeth. Reduce your children’s risk of tooth decay: Sugary foods and drinks should be consumed with meals. Saliva production increases during meals and helps neutralize acid production and rinse food particles from the mouth.
Limit between-meal snacks. If kids crave a snack, offer them nutritious foods. If your kids chew gum, make it sugarless-chewing sugarless gum after eating can increase saliva flow and help wash out food and decay-producing acid. Monitor beverage consumption – Children should make healthy beverage choices such water and low-fat milk. Help your children develop good brushing and flossing habits. Schedule regular dental visits. Stop by the dental front desk at the Health Center or call 970-484-0999 or 303-MYSALUD to schedule an appointment. The Estes Park Salud Family Health Center is located at 1950 Redtail Hawk Drive. At Salud Family Health Centers, we provide quality, affordable primary health care services to keep you and your family healthy. We serve all members of the community regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. Salud accepts Medicaid, Medicare, CHP+, and most private insurance plans.
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Fine Arts Guild To Present The Spitfire Grill March 8-17 The Fine Arts Guild’s annual musical is off to a great start. The Spitfire Grill, which will be performed March 8, 9, 10, and 15, 16, and 17, is one month into rehearsals and things are really heating up at the Spitfire Grill! Cast members are excited about the Appalachian style music and the touching story of redemption. “It’s got a lot of small town charm, like Estes, ” says director Denise Stookesberry. The cast is also full of that charm, with some veteran Estes Park actors, as well as two newcomers. John Marshall has lived in Estes for 42 years, but never set foot on the stage. During the last flood (he’s been through
three), to pass the hours while the electricity was out, Marshall picked up his granddaughter’s ukulele and taught himself to play. He enjoyed playing and singing so much that when he saw the auditions for Spitfire, he decided to give it a try. “I’d recommend it to anybody,” Marshall says, “it’s a great experience.” Although he’s the youngest cast member, high school senior, Sean Johnson is also the most experienced. Spitfire Grill is Johnson’s 22nd musical. He caught the theatre bug when he was eight years old, performing in the Fine Arts Guild’s Youth Theatre Camp production of School House Rock Jr. Johnson, who
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says. “It’s easier to step into the spotlight when I take on a different persona.” For Heckerson, performing is a fun hobby that she’s been enjoying since she was a child, growing up across the divide in Grand Lake. Heckerson works for the school district and enjoys volunteering with school productions as well. “This show has catchy music and a talented cast, ” Stookesberry says. The Fine Arts Guild hopes to see newcomers and musical theatre lovers alike at the performances. Tickets are already on sale, and opening night only is being offered at a special buy one, get one free rate. Visit Macdonald Book Shop for tickets, or buy online at www.fineartsguild.org. Check out the Fine Arts Guild Facebook page for more information on the cast and characters.
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1085 Pine Knoll Dr. $599,000 • 3BR/3BA Douglas Fir w/Concrete Tile Roof • Treed Setting with Rock Outcroppings • Current Short Term Rental License
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1400 Cedar Ln. $489,000 • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1300 sq ft • Completely Remodeled Inside and Out • One Level Living, 1 Acre, Great Location
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108 Longs Peak Rd. $2,600,000 • White Eagle Ranch located on 25 acres • 7,260 sq. ft. ranch home with Guest cabin • 6 bed 7 bath
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The City Of Light And Love-Paris Come to Good Samaritan on the evening of February 28th at 5:00 p.m. for a night filled with the sights and sounds of Paris. Our Dinner Show this month will highlight a gourmet French dinner featuring a live crepe station for dessert. The highlight of the evening will be our
live Open Mic night entertainment. Tickets are available at the Good Samaritan for only $16.00. Space is limited, so call or stop by soon to reserve your spot. Please call Stacy at 970-5777700.
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2511 Cirrus Lane Ex Exquisite cedar home in tranquil Thunder Mountain. Relaxing great room with stone M & breathtaking mountain views. ffireplace fi r Open floor plan, gourmet kitchen & conical O ceiling in dining area. Main floor master with ce spa-like bath, office, laundry & mud room, 3 sp upper level bedrooms & loft. Huge 3+ car garage, storage & multiple decks. Adjacent to National Forest. $1,525,000 Visit the 3D Tour at: www.LuxuryMountainHomeTour.info Text 848760 to 970-237-4137
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Calling All Musicians, Singers, Poets And Entertainers Come show your stuff! Open Mic night at the Good Samaritan, Thursday, evening February 28th. The show begins at 6:00 p.m. Please call Stacy at 970-577-7700 to reserve a spot.
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Main level living in one of the best locations in Estes Park just off beautiful Fall River. 2 bedrooms/1 bath turn key, move in ready. Open floor plan offers eat in kitchen, living room w/ gas fireplace and sliding glass doors to your private, covered deck & peaceful meadow area filled with wildlife & views looking out on beautiful Castle Mountain. Close to downtown Estes Park, RMNP and a walk/bike path that leads you into downtown. Don't miss this chance to own a home in Estes Park, Colorado! 503 Fall River Lane A, Just $246K
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Things To Do With Estes Valley Recreation And Park District All programs are at the Estes Valley Community Center unless otherwise noted. This list only covers a small portion of the wide variety of EVRPD programming. For a complete list of classes, programs, events and activities, visit evrpd.com. DANCE Adult Jazz Dance Level 2 Thursdays, March 7-April 25, 12-1 p.m. (ages 18+) $72 for the series; advanced registration required.
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Adult Tap Dance Fridays, March 8-April 26, 12-1 p.m. (ages 18+) $72 for the series; advanced registration required. Salsa/Bachata Dance Weekly on Saturdays, 2:303:30 p.m. (ages 12+) $5 for the drop-in class. Intro to Line Dancing and Line Dance Party Weekly on Sundays, 1-1:50 p.m. (Intro to Line Dancing), 2-2:50 p.m. (Line Dance Party)
970-586-2345 ANGE EALTY, LTD. 300 E. Elkhorn Avenue, Estes Park The Oldest Real Estate Company In Estes Park 2760 FALL RIVER RD. #288 Fawn Valley Inn ON THE RIVER at Fawn Valley Inn on 2nd level. This is a one bedroom/two full bath condo. Enjoy your deck overlooking the river and being among mature ponderosa pine trees. Has been used as a summer get-a-way for current owner. Freestanding fireplace in the living room. New carpet, granite counter tops in kitchen and new vanities in both bathrooms plus a new boiler.
$215,000
52 CANYON COVE LN Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired design. Beautiful moss rock w/cedar on 1+ Ac w/stream. Within 5 min of Estes Park. Surrounded by National Forest, enjoy privacy & solitude. Open design living room w/cathedral ceiling & expansive moss rock fireplace. Sunroom with scenic view. Custom-built Finnleo sauna. Brazilian cherry hardwood floors. Multi-zone infloor heating throughout, including garage. Marvelous kitchen with cherry wood cabinets providing enormous storage. Spacious MBR w/large walk-in closet.
$695,000
1160 FAIRWAY CLUB CIRCLE 1 On the golf course 6th Fairway. Many Aspen & Ponderosa trees. Large oversized deck (15' X 16") & separate patio of the same size. A perfect location with nice privacy. The 3 Bed 3 Bath condo has a moss rock fireplace in living area, which is an open concept floor plan. Lower level has an oversized walk-out patio. HOA takes care of many things like trash, snow, lawn, water, sewer, hazard insurance exterior maintenance, decks, gutters, and street maintenance.
$485,000
717 BIRDIE LANE Near the 18 hole golf course, this 2 bed, 2.5 bath, stand-alone condo is in perfect condition. Eat –in kitchen, vaulted ceilings, gas fireplace, patio and deck. Also has a 2 car garage. Located in the city with city utilities. Slightly used as a 2nd home and get-away. Furniture is included! Home is bright and airy with many windows.
$394,000
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$5 drop-in or $7 for Intro to Line Dance and Party taken together. TRAVEL Downtown Denver Aquarium Wednesday, March 20, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (ages 16+) $40 includes aquarium exhibit ticket, round-trip transportation, and parking; advanced registration required. HEALTH AND WELLNESS Navigating the Diet Maze Saturday, February 23, 1-6 p.m. (ages 18+)
Mahjong Lessons Tuesdays, March 5-26, 1-3 p.m. (ages 18+) Free and open to the public; advanced registration required. A Midsummer Night’s Dream Thursdays, March 7-April 11 (no class 3/28), 9:30-11 a.m. (ages 18+) $48 for the series; advanced registration required. The Great Courses® Lecture Series Archaeology: An Introduction to the World’s Greatest Sites Mondays, January 7-March 25, 1011:15 a.m. (ages 18+) Free and open to the public; drop-in. The Great Courses® Lecture Series Secrets of Great Mystery and Suspense Fiction Tuesdays, January 8-May 7, 1:30-2:45 p.m. (ages 18+) $75 for the class; advanced registration Free and open to the public; drop-in. required. RECREATION Wellness Workshop: Foam Rollers Tumbling Monday, February 25, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Mondays, March 4-25, 4-4:30 p.m. (ages 12+) (Level 1), 4:30-5:15 p.m. (Level 2) $10 for the workshop; advanced regis$32 for the series; advanced registration tration required. required. Medicare Counseling Estes Park After School Summit Wednesday, February 27, 9:15 a.m.Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, 3:30 p.m. (45-minute sessions) February 26-March 21, 3:30-5 p.m. (ages Free and open to the public; advanced kindergarten to 5th grade) registration required. $40 for the four-week session (1 day Introduction to Essential Oils per week), $80 (2 days per week), $120 Saturday, March 2, 1-3 p.m. (ages 16+) (3 days per week); 10% discount for $30 for the workshop; advanced regisEVCC members; advanced registration tration required. required. Cooking Classes for People Who Playgroup Don’t Cook Wednesdays, February 20 to May 22, Mondays, March 4-25, 1-2:30 p.m. 10-11 a.m. (ages 0-5) (ages 55+) Free and open to the public; drop-in. Free; advanced registration required. Drop-in Ping Pong ART Thursdays, now 9 a.m.-7 p.m. (all ages) 3D Printing Free with daily admission or included Wednesday, February 27 (ages 13-16), with membership; drop-in. 4-7 p.m. Kids’ Nite Out $50 per three-hour workshop; adSaturdays, February 16 to May 18, 7vanced registration required. 10:30 p.m. (ages 7-14) Zentangle $12 per child; drop-in. Saturdays, February 23-March 30, 9 GOLF a.m.-12 p.m. (ages 12+) $5 Fridays $180 for the six-week series (includes Fridays, January 25-April 12, 8 a.m.-12 Intro Workshop) or $40 for the Intro p.m. Workshop only (February 23); advanced Lake Estes 9-Hole Golf Course; tee registration required. times not required. LIFELONG LEARNING AQUATICS Gettysburg Controversies Dive into Diving Wednesdays, February 27-March 20, 4Saturdays, March 9-April 6, 9:30-10:30 5 p.m. (ages 18+) $35 for the series; advanced registration a.m. $54 for the series; advanced registration required. required. REGISTRATION To register for these programs or for more information about the new recreation center, visit evrpd.com or call 970-5868191. You can also register in person by visiting the recreation center at 660 Community Drive.
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Financial Focus-Woman May Need To Make Extra Financial Moves International Women’s Day will be observed on March 8. Around the world, special events will celebrate the cultural, social, political and economic achievements of women. However, this last area – economic progress – is one that still causes concern, and rightfully so, because women still face gender-related challenges. How can you deal with them? To begin with, you need to recognize the nature of these challenges. While many factors are actually responsible for women facing more economic pressure than men, two stand out in particular: • Gender wage gap – It’s still around, despite some progress toward equality. The U. S. Census Bureau has found that full-time, year-round working women earn about 80% of what their male counterparts earn. Other studies show a slightly smaller gap. • Caregiving responsibilities – Women typically take more time away from the workforce than men, both to raise children and then, later in life, to take care of aging parents. These absences can result in lost wages, lower Social Security benefits and fewer contributions to 401(k) and similar retirement plans. So, given these realities, what can you do to improve your own financial outlook? Here are a few suggestions: • Increase your contributions to your retirement plan. Every time your salary goes up, increase the amount you contribute to your 401(k) or similar retirement plan. At a minimum, put in enough to earn your employer’s match, if one is offered. These plans offer potential tax-deferred earnings, and since your contributions are typically made with pre-tax dollars, the more you put in, the lower your taxable income. • Invest for growth. Some studies show that men may invest more aggressively than women – though not necessarily more successfully. However, while you
do need to invest wisely, you can’t ignore the need for growth. Consequently, you should consider including a reasonable percentage of growth-oriented investments in your retirement and other investment accounts, with the precise amount depending on your individual goals, risk tolerance and time horizon. • Look for income even while serving as caregiver. Of course, you may never become the primary caregiver for your elderly parents – but even if you do, it doesn’t necessarily follow that you must forego all earned income. If it’s possible, you could seek to go part-time at your current job, or request some type of telecommuting arrangement. And as long as you have some earned income, from somewhere, you can still contribute to an IRA. • Manage retirement plan withdrawals carefully. Once you’re retired, possibly to become a full-time caregiver, you can take penalty-free – though still taxable – withdrawals from your 401(k) as early as age 55, provided you meet certain conditions. Once you’re 59-1/2, you can take penalty-free withdrawals from a traditional IRA, though the money will be taxable. While you can withdraw contributions you made to a Roth IRA at any time, tax- and penalty-free, you’ll have to wait until 59-1/2 to take out your earnings free of taxes and penalties. And you’ll need to find a sustainable withdrawal rate so you can reduce the risk of depleting these accounts too early. As a society, we are still working toward equality for all people – including economic equality. As a woman, however, you can’t afford to wait until that day arrives, so you need to be proactive in seeking and maintaining your financial security. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.
Kirk Fisher Awarded Certificate Residential Specialist Designation Kirk Fisher of RE/MAX Mountain Brokers in Estes Park, Colorado has been awarded the prestigious Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) Designation by the Residential Real Estate Council, the largest non-for-profit affiliate of the National Association of REALTORS®. REALTORS® who receive the CRS Designation have completed advanced professional training and demonstrated outstanding professional achievement in the residential real estate. Only 3% of REALTORS® nationwide have earned the credential. Home buyers and sellers can be assured that CRS Designees subscribe to the strict REALTOR® code of ethics, have been trained to use the latest tactics and technologies, and are specialists in helping clients maximize profits and minimize costs when buying or selling a home.
Kirk Fisher is the Broker/Owner of RE/MAX Mountain Brokers. He is a member of the Estes Valley Board of REALTORS®. Kirk is also a member of the Sunrise Rotary of Estes Park and your Certified Mountain Area Specialist CMAS®. “Getting this designation shows my commitment, knowledge and care that all my clients receive when they work with me,” said Kirk.
Red Envelope Dinner Benefits Partners Mentoring Youth Can you think back and remember someone in your life that made an impact on you? Maybe it was a coach, a relative or a close friend. Hanging out with them could have been anything from throwing a baseball around to sitting down and talking over a soda. Whatever the case may be, we all know how it feels to have someone invest a little bit of time in us. Partners Mentoring Youth aims to help more kids in Estes Park experience the benefits of mentorship. Partners matches positive adult role models with youth, ages 7-17, who could use a little extra support; the same type of support we have all had at some point in our lives. Please RSVP by February 28, 2019 to attend the Red Envelope Dinner on
Thursday, March 7, 2019 to support Partners Mentoring Youth. It’s a funfilled fundraising event where you can connect with others in the community who care about kids and learn more about the power of mentoring. Enjoy a delicious dinner at Mama Rose’s Restaurant at no cost and make a contribution to Partners in a red envelope. Gifts to Partners will help Estes Park kids gain confidence, life skills, and hope for the future. This event is possible thanks to the generosity of Rob & Julie Pieper. To RSVP for this event or learn more about getting involved with Partners, contact Partners at 970-577-9348 or kathyw@partnersmentoringyouth.org. Be the difference in the life of a child. Be a mentor!
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Celebrating Our Wild Brothers & Sisters A Wildlife Gala & Fundraiser For Mission: New Earth Celebrating Our Wild Brothers & Sisters, a wildlife gala and fundraiser for MISSION: New Earth, will take place the evening of April 6, 2019, at the Estes Park High School, 1600 Manford Avenue in Estes Park, Colorado.
There will also be a presentation featuring live raptors. Not only will guests learn why birds of prey are important to our ecosystems, they will also discover the various types of raptors found world wide, the challenges they’re facing and
A silent auction, kicking off the evening of fun and entertainment, will begin at 6 p.m., followed by the Wildlife Gala at 7 p.m. and ending at 10 p.m. Louise du Toit, coming from her home on the Greek Isle of Corfu, is the gala’s featured vocalist and wildlife advocate. Here’s what one individual had to say about Ms. du Toit, “Her enchanting voice interprets each melody with a sweetness lifting one upward - soaring enraptured in Heaven where the celestial choirs hush their singing to listen to this terrestrial angelic voice.” If you are unfamiliar with Ms du Toit’s singing, check out this online video: https://vimeo.com/250613349 There’s more . . . At the event, the winners of MISSION: New Earth’s children and youth wildlife photography contest – Our Wild Brothers & Sisters – will be announced.
what we can do to protect them. The wildlife photography of local wildlife photographers Lori Huff and Weldon Lee will also be featured. Rocky Mountain wildlife – bighorn to grizzlies, Ms. Huff ’s presentation, will highlight images of wildlife that call the Rockies their home, while Mr. Lee’s program, The Amazing World of Wildlife, will depict images of wildlife found around the world. Tickets are available in Estes Park at Macdonald Book Shop, 152 E. Elkhorn Avenue. You can also contact Weldon Lee, the event organizer by email at weldon@weldonlee.com, or by phone, (303) 747-2074. All proceeds from this event will go to MISSION: New Earth, a local non-profit focusing on children, youth and wildlife. Whatever you do, don't miss this exciting event. Mark your calendars now!
Tabs For Tough Times Brain Schaffer, Executive Director at Crossroads Ministries of Estes Park agreed to receive money from recycled tabs from Susan Yarrington, Glen Haven, aka “The Tab Lady.” After four years of donations to Restorative Justice Partnership, Susan and her team decided to support Crossroads for the next four years. Individuals, businesses and service organizations place aluminum tabs from soda, beer, pet foods, soups, some canned vegetable, iced tea, energy drinks, tuna cans, etc. in collection containers around Estes Park and volunteers take the tabs, recycle them for cash, then donate the cash to help local at-risk individuals and their families, served by Crossroads Ministry of Estes Valley. If you are interested in helping Crossroads receive ‘free’ money, start collecting aluminum tabs at home,
family/friend gatherings, work, etc. then deposit them at a local business/service industry (see list below) or contact Susan for your own container at sgyarrington@gmail.com. Tabs for Tough Times Locations: • Summit Church Kids (& Parents) • Ace Hardware • Town Hall • Premier Members Credit Union • Rocky Mountain Gateway • School District Office • Larimer County Office • Park Supply • NAPA Auto Supply • The Glen Haven General Store • Bank of Colorado • US Bank • All Public Schools: Teacher Lounges • School Bus Barn
Clear Out Junk Mail From Your Life By: Lisa Hutchins
Every year, more than 100 million trees are cut down to make billions of pieces of junk mail nobody wants—the equivalent of clearcutting Rocky Mountain National Park every four months. If that appalls you, it should. Here are some tips to lighten your mailbox and save trees. First, contact The Data & Marketing Association (DMA). They maintain a list of people who don’t want junk mail. Go online to DMAChoice.org. You’ll need to pay a $2 processing fee to register. However, to really put the kibosh on junk, you need to take action yourself. The easiest way is via PaperKarma or Catalog Choice. Catalog Choice is free, accessible online and lets you enter your unwanted catalogs onto their website so they can be removed from your mailing list. The other tool, PaperKarma, cancels any kind of junk mail—catalogs, sales literature, charitable solicitations, ValPak coupons, you name it. It’s a smartphone app that carries a fee of $2 a month or $20 a year. You simply take a photo of the junk mail piece with your smartphone and PaperKarma does the rest. No smartphone? When the junk mail shows up, take out the preprinted return envelope and the part of the solicitation that includes your name, address and any printed codes. Discard the rest of the junk mail packet in recycling. Write “take me off your mailing list” on the slip that has your name and address. Put that in the envelope and mail it back. Junk mail return envelopes often have prepaid postage on them, but if not add a first-class stamp. If there’s no preprinted envelope included, write their address on a plain envelope, enclose the pertinent information, stamp it and mail it back. Once you’ve made your way through all the junk mail you don’t want, contact every magazine and catalog you do
want, directing them not to give out your name. Opt out of pre-approved credit card offers by calling 888-567-8688 from your home telephone or visit www.optoutprescreen.com. You’ll be asked for your name, address, birth date and Social Security number. Don’t worry; the creditreporting bureaus that generate these lists already have that info and need to identify who you are for the opt-out. To get rid of mailings for local discount coupons, contact ValPak at www.valpak.com/coupons/show/mailinglistsuppression and Red Plum at www.redplum.com/tools/direct-mailpreferences. To nix Publisher’s Clearinghouse sweepstakes offers, call 1-800645-9242. Phone books use 19 million trees annually (one source cites up to five billion annually). If you’ve switched from phone books to online lookup, contact YellowPagesGoesGreen.org and YellowPagesOptOut.com to get off phone book delivery lists. Like the DMA, it’s slow to process (even a bit sketchy with results) but still worth doing. What we really need is a state or federal Do Not Mail List, like the existing Do Not Call List for telemarketers. Your members of Congress (both House and Senate) need to hear from you; so do your state senator and representative. Get in touch with them today. The next Recycling Committee meeting is Wednesday, March 6th (10 a.m., Estes Valley Library, Wasson Room). The League of Women Voters is partnering with the Estes Valley Library to present “Fake News and the Freedom of the Press” on Wednesday, February 27th (10 a.m. at the library’s Hondius Room). Estes Recycles Day is June 8th. Check www.RecycleEstes.org to learn about local recycling and RRRcyc2se@gmail.com for contact.
General Conference Of The United Methodist Church Anyone interested in the United Methodist Church [worldwide, not just us in the U. S.] should be aware of the upcoming General Conference to determine the future of the church as it relates to human sexuality. Lots of information is available on the Estes Park UMC website (epumc.org) explaining the choices the United Methodist Church is facing in regard to the subject of LGBTQ individuals
within the church, including the questions of same-sex unions and the gay and lesbian clergy. The church, located at 1509 Fish Hatchery Road, will be live-streaming the General Conference broadcast on Sunday, February 24th in the Fellowship Hall; Monday, the 25th, upstairs from 1-5:30; and/or Tuesday, in the Fellowship Hall. Those interested are invited to join members of the Estes Park Church to watch the broadcast. More information can be found at epumc.org.
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Bowers Steps Down As Co-Conductor Of The Oratorio Society By: Doug Fox
somewhat like After more than six years as conductor the cello that and music director of the Oratorio Soci- was popular during the ety of Estes Park, Kathryn Bowers is turning over the baton to Robert Charles Renaissance. Robert Howard who has shared conducting duCharles ties the last couple of years. "We're moving to Longmont at the end Howard will handle the conducting duties at the Oratorio Society's spring conof April," explains Bowers. “We're lookcert April 26 and 27. He and his wife, ing forward to going to a lot of concerts Robin, moved to Estes Park in 2016. in Boulder. Every Tuesday night they Howard has a long career as composer, have a faculty concert at CU, and I also want to get back into playing the viola da poet and conductor. He taught music theory and conducted the orchestra for gamba.” That's a stringed instrument
Estes Park Area Weavers Guild Meeting Thursday, February 28 The monthly meeting of the Estes Park Area Weavers Guild will be held Thursday, February 28, 2019 in the Hondius Room of the Estes Valley Library at 12:30 p.m. Local fiber artist Becky Gilberto will be demonstrating marbling on silk and paper. Ms. Gilberto recently
attended a workshop on marbling where she was partially sponsored by a scholarship from the Anne Spurlock Fund administered through the Art Center and the EPAWG. She will share some of her new expertise by demonstrating marbling on silk scarves and quilting cotton squares. In addition, members of EPAWG will have a chance to “marble” their own card. Members will also have
the opportunity to make their own scarf for a small fee. Ms. Gilberto is a member of EPAWG and a participating artist at The Art Center of Estes Park. She has won the Best Runway Collection category at the
Western Design Conference at Jackson Hole, Wyoming and was recently juried into the Port Townsend Wearable Art show for her Georgia O’Keefe inspired piece “Tulips.” Visitors are always welcome and refreshments will be served. For more information on the Estes Park Weavers Guild, contact Gray Rueppel at 5862978.
31 years at Saint Louis Community College at Meramec, directed the Eliot Chapel Choir, The University of Missouri of Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra, and conducted the Belleville (IL) Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorale for 21 years. He also composed the cantata Wilderness Reflections for OSEP marking the 100th anniversary of Rocky Mountain National Park. Howard and Bowers have had a long association. "Kathy and I have worked together for 30-years. Both Robin and I have sung with her all that time," explains Howard. "Kathy has reciprocated by playing in the Meramec orchestra which I directed, and she and Dave both came to Belleville to sing when I was conducting there." Howard says when the Belleville orchestra was performing Beethoven's Ninth Symphony, Kathy "brought her whole Webster University Choral Society over to Bellville, about 50 voices." Howard calls it a "unique relationship because neither one of us is predominately territorial. We're not looking to establish our real estate or our own particular zip codes. It's just not that important. We both know how to lead and we both know how to follow." Consequently, Bowers will be playing violin with the OSEP orchestra at its concert in April. Bowers says her time as conductor of OSEP has been "absolutely a wonderful experience -- except for going into the hospital on the first day of the holiday concerts a year ago," she says. "I had Afib (atrial fibrillation). My heart had been racing for two days and on the day of the concert I woke up and thought this does not feel right. I think I need to go to the hospital." But she's fine now, taking medication, and planning a future closer to the University of Colorado. "Dave and I want to
take some classes at CU. We're just looking forward to doing other things. Being closer to Denver, we'll be able to go to symphony concerts. We've never been to Chautauqua. The orchestra doesn't come up here anymore in the summer, so it would be really nice to hear it at Chautauqua where it plays all the concerts." The Oratorio Society would like to attract more players and singers. "Oh yes, particularly players, but singers and players are both welcome," says Howard. "Primarily we need strings for the orchestra. That's a perennial problem. I want to grow the choir a little bit too. It makes for a better balance when you perform with the orchestra." For anyone who used to play an instrument or sing with a college choir, for example, Howard says not to let the years of idle musicianship stop you. "Give us a look, and if not now, maybe down the road, like in the summer. We’d like to perform a lighter concert in the summer. We might run across some summer residents who play, so I'd like to appeal to them too." Chorus rehearsals are on Mondays at Shepherd of the Mountains Lutheran Church, 2000 Ptarmigan Trail, from 5:45 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. The orchestra practices from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the same location. Please contact Robert Howard if you are interested in performing with us. 970617-3718 or estesmus16@gmail.com. Howard says the April concert is a sort of European travelogue. There will be musical ties to Germany, Britain, France, Spain and Austria. You'll hear more about that in the next few weeks. Both conductors say singing and playing classical music with the Oratorio Society of Estes Park is a joy. Rest assured, says Howard, "You're welcome here. It's great music in a beautiful place." Courtesy photos
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What’s Happening At The Estes Valley Library WORKSHOPS Creating a Path to College Readiness
Monday, February 25, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Estes Park High School Students and parents can ease the anxiety of preparing for college by making a plan with the help of local experts. This session will cover FAFSA, how to choose and pay for a college, the admissions process, and testing requirements. Attendees will learn how to create a planning timeline. Led by longtime college administrator Kaye Orten and High School Counselor Kara McNamara. Register at estesvalleylibrary.org. Djembe Drumming for Beginners Monday, March 11, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Hondius Room African drumming promotes health and wellness, stimulating the brain and heart. Nancy Bell of Life Rhythms Music Therapy leads adult participants through techniques and rhythms. Djembe drums are provided, or bring your own. An intermediate-level session is offered March 12. Register at estesvalleylibrary.org.
BOOKS & AUTHORS Reading is Doctor Recommended: “Whole”
brary.org. Being Awareness Book Club Begins Sunday, March 17, 2 to 3:30 p.m., Wasson Room Living in the now is the truest path to happiness and enlightenment. That’s the enthusiastic message behind Eckhart Tolle’s “The Power of Now.” Three-part discussion led by MeeMee Lahman, Behavior Health Clinician at SummitStone Health Partners. Register at estesvalleylibrary.org, then pick up a copy of the Tuesday, February 26, 7 to 8:30 p.m., book. Wasson Room CURRENT AFFAIRS In his book, “Whole: Rethinking the Fake News and the Freedom Science of Nutrition,” T. Colin Campbell of the Press argues that our current scientific paraWednesday, February 27, 10 a.m. to digm ignores the human body’s comnoon, Hondius Room plexity—and that our eating habits have In partnership with the League of not properly changed as a result. DiscusWomen Voters of Estes Park, the library sion led by Chazz Glaze from Salud welcomes Professor Emeritus Robert Family Health Center. Register at estesLawrence for a timely discussion of the valleylibrary.org. fake news phenomenon, how to filter the My Dearest Friend: 24/7 news cycle, and the freedom of the Abigail and John Adams press. Part one of a four-part series on Monday, March 4, 7 to 8:30 p.m., intellectual freedom. No sign-up reHondius Room quired. Jim Stapleton and Diana Bigelow lead a Protecting the Freedom to Read performance as John and Abigail Adams, Tuesday, March 5, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Town America’s second President and First Hall Lady, as told in their letters, diaries and Libraries are striving to protect access Revolutionary-era songs. Stapleton has a to the research materials used by stulocal connection, as brother of Estes dents and adults. Learn about the curPark resident Mary Overly. The program rent challenges and how you can protect spotlights the biography “First Family” intellectual freedom at your library, with by Joseph Ellis. Register at estesvalleyliguest speaker Jim Duncan, Director of the Colorado Library Consortium. Register at estesvalleylibrary.org. Balanced Journalism: A Panel Discussion Wednesday, March 13, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Hondius Room Erin O’Toole from KUNC and Zachary Clemens from the “Estes Park TrailGazette” will join library staff in a discussion of how to examine multiple viewpoints while providing hands-on news literacy practice. Bring your own device. Register at estesvalleylibrary.org. KIDS Storybook Explorers: Ages 0 to 6 Saturday, February 23, 11:15 to 11:45 a.m., Hondius Room This book club is for preschoolers and their parents and caregivers. February’s selection is “There’s a Bear on My Chair” by Ross Collins. Families will join in a thematic activity and take home a copy
of the book. Register at estesvalleylibrary.org.
Once Upon a Cuento: Bilingual Storytime Wednesday, February 27, 5:15 to 5:45 p.m., Children’s Room Children ages 0 to 6 and their parents and caregivers will participate in English and Spanish learning activities, with books, puppets, music and movement. Mesner Puppets presents: “The Cat Came Back” Tuesday, March 5, 10:10 a.m. and 12:45 p.m., Elementary School Based on a popular folk song, this performance tells the tale of Mister Johnson and a mysterious cat who keeps returning to his doorstep. Homeschool families are invited to join the classroom assemblies. CITIZENSHIP AARP Tax-Aide: Tax Preparation Assistance Appointments for the AARP Tax Assistance Program are now being taken by visiting the library or calling (970) 5868116, ext. 3. For full information, visit estesvalleylibrary.org. Citizenship Exam Preparation Tuesday, February 26, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Wasson Room Weekly classes continue for those seeking to complete the necessary forms and pass the U. S. Citizenship Exam. Participants are invited to this supportive class, whether or not they are currently ready to apply. Class materials are provided. No advance registration is necessary. MAKERSPACE Open Sewing Lab Tuesday, March 5, drop-in hours: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This session is especially for beginners or those returning to sewing after a long time away. Sew, socialize, and get support (emotional and practical). Bring projects you’ve been afraid to tackle. Register at estesvalleylibrary.org.
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Volunteers: We’ve Got A Role For You By: Joanna Stensland, Library Volunteer Coordinator
Maybe the recent chilly temperatures have left you with a case of late-winter cabin fever. We just might have the perfect antidote: consider volunteering a few hours of your time each week for the library. If you’d like to learn what volunteer opportunities currently exist, we’ve made it easy to explore the options. Check out: estesvalleylibrary.org/volunteer. Currently, there are three volunteer openings posted, each offering the potential for a sense of satisfaction as you work with a great team of staff and fellow volunteers: program volunteer; ELL tutor; and bookstore cashier. Do you enjoy the learning and social interaction that comes with attending library programs? You might enjoy being a greeter at library programs and helping us with set-up. Or maybe you’d like to assist with crafting, sewing or technology tasks at our maker-themed programs for all ages. The library also works with a great team of volunteer tutors who support the “Uno-a-Uno” English Language Learning program. These volunteers have inspiring stories of how they’ve been able to help others to better their lives through literacy. The need for more tutors is great: we have eager learners who are waiting to be paired with a tutor. We provide all the training and curriculum. And you don’t
need to be bilingual. You’ve probably heard that the library Friends & Foundation will be opening a used bookstore this spring. Library book sales have been coordinated for decades by volunteers, who sort the thousands of books, CDs and DVDs that are donated, making it easy for shoppers to find their favorite subjects. There are now openings for bookstore cashiers, with that job posting under the Friends & Foundation link at our website. While the used bookstore won’t open until April, volunteers will begin training in March on the new inventory system. If any of these current openings appeal to you, visit estesvalleylibrary.org/volunteer to fill out an application. Joining our team will land you in some really good company. More than 200 volunteers donate their time and talent to the library each year. Over 8,000 combined hours were given in 2018. That’s the equivalent of nearly four fulltime employees. Importantly, library volunteers tell us they find much gratification in the work they do. They enjoy working in roles that directly improve the quality of life of the community in which they live. And they enjoy the opportunity to work with others who are equally enthusiastic about this important work. Thank you to all our volunteers: past, present and future.
Dine Around Set To Return In March Join us in Estes Park every Thursday night in March for a town-wide dine around event! Dozens of restaurants all throughout the village will offer a $5 tasting plate from 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. with a different menu each week. Stop by two or three restaurants each week to see friends, join in the fun, and taste great food from all different restaurants. The restaurant list is being finalized now! For information on participating as a restaurant, or for general questions, contact val@youneedpie.com.
Free Tax Preparation Free tax preparation assistance is being offered by AARP Tax-Aide Volunteers from February 4th through April 13th at the Estes Valley Public Library. This program is primarily for taxpay-
ers with low- to middle-income with special attention given to persons age 60 and older. Appointments can be made by calling 586-8116.
Polar Bear Plunge March 2 To Benefit Estes Park Trout Education
Freezin’ for a Reason The first annual Trout Haven Resorts Polar Bear Plunge Fundraiser will be held starting at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 2, 2019 at the Trout Haven Fishing Pond. Individuals and five person teams will take the plunge as a benefit to start a Trout in the Classroom (TIC) program in the Estes Park School System. Pledges start at $50 for individuals, or a team of five can make a pledge for $200. Trout in the Classroom is a conservation-oriented, environmental education program backed by Colorado Trout Unlimited. Throughout the school year, students raise trout from eggs to fry, monitor tank water quality, engage in a stream habitat study, learn to appreciate water resources, grow to understand aquatic ecosystems, and begin to foster a conservation ethic. For more information on the TIC program, visit http://www.coloradotu.org/trout-in-theclassroom. Trout Haven Resorts is partnering with Colorado Trout Unlimited and Estes Park Schools to bring this exciting and hands-on education program into the Estes Valley. Proceeds from the
fundraiser will be used to purchase the infrastructure necessary to implement this far-reaching program in the Estes Park School District. This includes the costs of aquariums, supplies, fish health testing, and educational materials. The successful launch of this program will make Estes Park School District the thirteenth ongoing TIC program along the Front Range. For any questions or more information about the program, please contact Joe Bottoms at joebottoms1@gmail.com or Damien Boynton at damien.boynton@trouthavenresorts.co m or 970-577-5320. To register for the plunge, contact Alec Buns at 907-5770202 or stop by the Trout Haven Fishing Pond to pick up a registration form Thursdays - Sundays. Participants can register up to the morning of the event; participants that register by the early registration deadline of February 16, 2019 will receive their event t-shirts by the day of the plunge. If you are interested in participating in the craft fair please contact Amy Amos at amy.amos@trouthavenresorts.com. We hope to see you come down and start freezin’ for a reason!
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Concerned Citizens File Recall Petitions On 2/11/2019, a group of concerned citizens filed two recall petitions with the Estes Park Town Clerk. They contend Mayor Jirsa and Trustee Walker have failed to discharge their official duties in a manner consistent with the Town of Estes Park Code of Conduct. According to the group, their failure to acknowledge or respond to citizen input has caused a verifiable loss of trust and confidence in our town government. The specific grounds for the recall are found on the copies of the petition itself. They do not enter this process on the basis of any personal agenda against the named individuals, but rather a profound disagreement on fundamental issues of governance, transparency, land use decisions, and a lack of public discourse on the same. They view a recall as
a measure of last resort, but say that now is the time for the voters of Estes Park to be heard. Over the coming weeks, this group will be collecting signatures of registered voters within the Town limits of Estes Park who believe a change in governance is required. If a sufficient number of signatures is obtained and verified as legal voters within the Town, then the town clerk will certify the need for a recall vote to be initiated. This group of concerned citizens say, “This is the American democratic process at work. As citizens, your responsibility is to participate, become aware of the issues we confront as a unique mountain community, and then make a balanced and informed choice.”
Recall Group Collecting Signatures The Estes Park Recall Group 2019 wishes to advise the citizens of the Estes Valley and Town of Estes Park of events regarding the recall effort. On Friday, 2/15/19, the Town Clerk of Estes Park approved the sufficiency of the recall petitions. This event triggers the beginning of a sixty day window to collect the required number of signatures on the recall petitions. All signers of the petition must be registered voters who live
within the Town limits. There is a website you may visit to gain information on the details of the recall as well as locations and times where you can view and sign the petitions. Visit: www.eprecall-2019.com to learn more. The first scheduled signature collection will occur on Friday, 2/22/19 at the library, Hondius room, between the hours of 12:30 and 4:30.
Vehicle License RenewalsRemember To Check Your Tags The Larimer County Clerk and Recorder offices would like to inform us that the renewal cards that come in the mail to remind us to renew our license plates are a courtesy, they are not required by law, so its a great idea to check your plates now, and mark your calendar as to when your plates are due to expire. The renewal reminder cards are sent out by the state and they send out hundreds of thousands of those little cards every month. Some cards may get lost in mail, dropped out of mailboxes, caught in magazines, etc. If you don’t receive a card in the mail, it’s not an excuse to not renew, you are responsible for the renewal of your plates. It’s important that
you mark your calendar with your renewal date, or you will get a ticket and/or a fine if you don’t renew on time. Also, please note, the state conversion created address issues in the system for some Larimer citizens. Larimer techs are working feverishly to correct the issues but it takes time. If the system doesn’t recognize your address, you won’t get your renewal card on time and if you don’t renew on time, you are going to get a late fee and/or a ticket - another great reason to mark your calendars! See www.larimer.org/clerk/ vehiclelicensing for more information.
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Regarding The Recall Dear Fellow Estes Park citizens, There is a recall petition being circulated to recall two upstanding Estes Park citizens from their elected positions with the town. Mayor Todd Jirsa and Trustee Cody Walker are being singled out, not because of anything nefarious they have done while in office, but rather, because a mob of citizens in this town are not happy with their political affiliation. The people involved in this recall are targeting town officials over an out of town project they don’t like. This recall is about control of someone else’s property rights, not about anything Todd Jirsa or Cody Walker have done while in office. It’s about division, small town bullying to remove someone from office that they don’t agree with. Recalls are for serious matters, for elected officials who have done something wrong, not just a disagreement with how they vote on matters. If you value your property rights, your first amendment rights, and the dignity of public service, don’t sign this recall petition. If asked to sign, let them know you won’t bully your elected officials, but instead, will allow them to service with dignity and you will vote in the next election.
If you are unhappy with the way the town board railroads projects and votes on things against our will, recalling Todd Jirsa and Cody Walker is your last defense. They are outnumbered on nearly every issue, so if you don’t like the direction Estes Park is going, don’t sign this petition. This recall effort is an example of how nasty people in Estes Park treat volunteers in this community – they slander their good reputation, spread lies bout them, and try to bully them into doing things their way. This is clearly about one project they do not like (the Mountain Coaster), and they believe they have the right to dictate what a tax paying property owner does on their own property. It’s not even a town issue – it’s a county issue, and these men serve the Town of Estes Park. Know the facts before signing a petition to remove someone from office. Are there any facts behind this, or is it conjecture and small town, nose-out-ofjoint politics? If we don’t stand up and fight for good men, there will not be any good people to run for office to stand up for us. Sincerely, Michelle Hurni
Thoughts On Town Government Removing Wildlife Habitat Protections From Estes Valley Development Code To The Editor: Not only is our government in the process of changing the Estes Park Development Code to permit a wide variety of commercial activities in residential zones, their efforts are also removing references from the code that were established to identify key habitat for bighorn sheep and raptors. In 2008, a Natural Habitat Assessment study paid for by our taxes was conducted. An outside consulting group collected mapping and habitat information from Rocky Mountain National Park scientists and the Colorado Parks and Wildlife, to identify wildlife corridors in town for bighorns and raptors. These species are among the highest valued for protection. The habitat maps are referenced in the current Valley Development code in Section 7.8 (Wildlife Habitat Protection). Since this information was cross-referenced to the current Comprehensive Plan, it is now being removed from the code as part of the Town’s effort to devalue the Comprehensive Plan. The current effort led by the Town Planning Department will make it impossible for citizens to have standing in any objection to what appears to be an effort to change the valley into a place of unlimited growth. Several groups protesting the rewriting of the Development Code, that enabled approval of a commercial mountain coaster to be built
in a residential zone, have taken steps to stop such whole-sale code changes. While protests are currently focused on code changes allowing commercial development in our neighborhoods, we shouldn’t forget that changes are being made to the code that will remove sensible attempts to identify and protect key wildlife habitats as well. Unfortunately, our Town government has forgotten that wildlife watching is one of the main reasons tourists come to Estes Park. While 4.5 million tourists entered Rocky Mountain National Park in 2018, most of them also stayed in town as part of their experience. It is extremely disheartening to witness how our government has changed over 10 years from funding a wildlife habitat study, to removing all reference to it in their attempts to gut efforts to protect wildlifeour main attraction. By leaving out such references in the Development Code to the Comp Plan, it appears that the Town government alone is directing the future development of the Estes Valley in a vacuum, with no desired input from residents. This is in part, is why our Town officials have received such poor marks in terms of their performance. We should make efforts to retain some of the old Estes Park value system by contacting our government to express our concerns. Tom Gootz, Estes Park
More Thoughts On Life In Estes Park To The Editor: Its not just the coaster... The town leaders say they want an age diverse permanent residential populace, yet they choose a noisy vacation playground that pushes out existing families. They say they want to make Estes Park a family community, yet they choose to support super-dense living with little or no outdoor yard, play spaces, or good day care options. We are now moving. We are taking our time, talent, dollars, support of local businesses and fund-raisers, and our volunteering, out of Estes Park. We value a balance of tourism and personal quiet nature, the latter of which is disappearing at an alarming rate. We are professional workers in our late 50s, and we, like 8+ other families we know in the 30-60 age group, (we only know a few people in the three years we have lived here), have either left in the past six months or are in the process of leaving now for the very reasons mentioned here. We too will now have to reestablish ourselves elsewhere for our retirement given the dis-tasteful direction
of this wonderful mountain town. What a senseless shame.... To our County Commissioner Mr. Donnelly: At my current middle age of 59, I am older than the average Estes Park population and yet I am a working professional that gives back with time, talent and dollars. I, like many others, actually embrace change, as long as its well thought out and for the greater good. Your recent remarks otherwise (Wed. 2-13-2019 Larimer County Commissioner’s meeting) about these “older residents that have too much time on their hands and have invested their life savings to live here so they don't want anything to change” is ageist rhetoric that is offensive and out of step with reality. We will be signing the upcoming petition to remove Todd & Cody from office as we do desire to have some Estes Park beauty and nature to enjoy when we visit as retirees some day. We remain hopeful that our visit(s) will not hear the screams of coaster riders. Kind Regards, Maggie & Chuck Stark
A Huge Thank You From Estes Pak In the past few weeks Estes Pak has received some very generous donations from businesses and organizations in our Estes Valley Community. Rations food truck, Chrysalis at The Stanley and the United Methodist Church of Estes Park all generously donated money to help support the Estes Pak program. Estes Pak is very grateful and will use the money donated to help feed students and their families on the weekends. Estes Pak is a weekend food relief program for preschool and K-12 students and their families in the Estes Park area. During the regular school year, food is sent home with students on Friday for
the weekend. There is no cost or requirements for students to qualify for the program. All food is nonperishable and healthy. The food is supplied by the Food Bank for Larimer County. The Estes Park Education Association, the Rotary Clubs in Estes Park and Estes Park School District are all in partnership to make this program happen. If you would like to be refered to this program, talk to your preschool teacher, K-12 teacher, school counsellor, or contact Terry Leija, the program coordinator. 586-7406 ext 3284 or email him at terry_leija@psdr3.k12.co.us
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Neil McPhail Neil McPhail, longtime resident of Allenspark and Estes Park, died on February 16, 2019, after a short illness, with his wife Katy by his side. Neil was born on Feb. 19, 1948, in Waterbury, Connecticut to Alexander and Elsie (Milici) McPhail. He attended Clark University, and graduated summa cum laude from Western New England College of Law. He practiced law in Connecticut and Colorado, specializing in criminal defense. Neil met his wife Katy Chandler in 1999 in Estes Park. They were married on June 3, 2000, at the Enos Mills home site, and made their home in Allenspark at Katy’s family cabin. Neil was a lifelong blues guitar player, and a member of many bands throughout his life. During his early performing years, Neil opened for acts such as Bonnie Raitt and Poco. After moving to Estes Park in 1976, Neil formed the Continental Blues Band along with drummer Willie Panker, and continued his musical pursuits by performing
with several bands in Northern Colorado over the years. Neil was an avid dog lover and rescued 11 dogs during his lifetime. Much of Neil’s time was spent taking care of, playing with, and enjoying the company of his dogs. Neil loved to travel and fulfilled a dream of visiting several archeological sites in Mexico in the last several years. Throughout his travels Neil enjoyed discovering new birds, flowers, and landscapes to photograph. Neil is survived by his wife Katy, his daughter Galadriel McPhail (Norwin Restrepo), his granddaughters Lila and Nina Restrepo, and his dogs, Jessie, Meggie, and Stevie. A memorial/musical celebration will be held in the spring. Memorial contributions can made to The Pet Association of Estes Park in care of Allnutt Funeral Service 1302 Graves Ave. Estes Park, CO 80517. Please visit www.allnuttestespark.com to leave a message for Katy and family.
Mary Catherine Callowich Mary Catherine Callowich died in Estes Park, CO February 6, 2019 at the age of 102. Mary Catherine Iven was born in 1916 in Owen Mills, Missouri. Her parents were Mathias “Matt” Iven and Elizabeth Kramer Iven. In February 1917 Mary’s father moved his family to a farm outside of Stoneham Colorado. There, with an older brother and later a younger brother and sister, Mary enjoyed being a farm girl. After graduating Stoneham High School in 1934, Mary worked a bit and then in 1937 went to Nurses Training in Kansas City, Kansas at St. Margaret’s Hospital Nursing School. She graduated from Nurses Training in 1940. She enjoyed private duty nursing the most. She met her future husband, John Callowich at a dance and they married in 1942 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church on Strawberry Hill in Kansas City, Kansas. Mary and John raised their family, two boys and a girl, in the family home John had grown up in. Being a farm girl at heart Mary always enjoyed having a large garden, loved playing cards and once said she would have
loved being a race car driver. In 1993, Mary came back to Colorado after the death of her husband four years prior. She was a member of Our Lady of the Mountains Catholic Church. She is survived by her son Jim Callowich, daughter Jolee Hedlund (Rex), grandchildren Corrina, Brooke, Raul and step granddaughter Michelle. Mary was also blessed with nine great grandchildren. Mary was preceded in death by her husband John, her son Bob, sister Grace, brothers, Norbert and Elmer. Recitation of the Rosary at 9:30 a.m. at Our Lady of the Mountains Catholic Church followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. on March 1, 2019. Internment of ashes will take place in Kansas City Kansas at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Our Lady of the Mountains Catholic Church in Mary’s name, in care of Allnutt Funeral Service 1302 Graves Ave. Estes Park, CO 80517. Visit www.allnuttestespark.com to leave a message for the family.
Deborah Dell Warren Blair Debbie Blair passed away February 11, 2019 in the home of her friend Paul Cowdin of Tulsa, Oklahoma. Deborah Dell Warren was born to Pinea & Donald Warren in Tulsa, OK on July 27, 1955. Debbie attended college at NSU in Tahlequah, OK & OU in Norman, OK. She worked at The Mont in Norman, OK & catered for several concerts at the Lloyd Noble Center. While living in Burbank, California she worked for Marriott Catering on the Disney Studios lot for TV shows such as Home Improvement and The Ellen Show, along with Disney movies such as The Little Mermaid. Debbie was a resident of Estes Park, Colorado for over 13 years. While here, she worked at the Stanley Hotel, the Estes Park Trail Gazette and Rocky Mountain Tops. Due to health issues, Debbie returned to Tulsa in 2013. She is survived by an ex-husband Clyde Blair, two sisters, Dona Calico of Tulsa, OK & Carol
Eberle of Indianapolis, IN, five nieces, three great nieces, two great nephews, many cousins & friends. Join friends February 22 at The Wheel Bar at 5 p.m. to celebrate the life of Debbie. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to A Kitty’s PURRsuit of Happiness at www.kittyspurrsuitofhappiness.org. This organization is for lost and unwanted cats who need homes, food and medicine. Or, since Deb loved Halloween and once dressed up as a witch and ran around proclaiming “The wicked witch is dead!” and in memory of her love of Disney classics, big cats and the Wicked Witch of the West, consider a donation to Lions Tigers & Bears -(Oh my) at www.lionstigersandbears.org The family in Tulsa do not plan to have a funeral. Debbie's body was donated for donor organs & research, the remaining ashes will be thrown into the ocean.
Sally Robinett Sally Demberg Robinett “broke on through to the other side” on December 26, 2018 at her home in Texas.
Dorothy Ann Lowry Dorothy Ann (Benoit) Lowry passed away February 12, 2019 in Estes Park, CO. She was born Christmas Eve, 1930 to Anna (Sarka) and Ernest Joseph Benoit in Bridgeport, CT. The family later moved to East Brookfield, MA, where her dad joined the historic family blacksmithing business. Dotty attended the same schools that many family members had attended. She graduated from David Prouty High School in Spencer, MA, where she had been active on the school paper and in radio work. Upon graduating from Worcester School of Business Science and Ward School of Airline Training in Worcester, MA, she joined Eastern Air Lines. As a stewardess she covered many public relations assignments as well as being the first international exchange stewardess. She has held the office of president for Colorado Northern Wings Active & Retired Flight Attendants for many years.
On a public relations assignment she met and later married an Air Force fighter pilot. She was very proud of her role as a military wife and accrued many hours of meaningful volunteer service, both stateside and overseas. Her later careers were in real estate and as a senior center coordinator. She is survived by her daughters, Linda Ann and Sharon Ann, nine grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren; her sister Joanne, brother Ron and wife, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her son, Thomas, both parents and sister Lila. Possible services to be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to 911 for 911 in care of Allnutt Funeral Service 1302 Graves Ave. Estes Park, CO 80517. Please visit www.allnuttestespark.com to leave a message for the family.
Sally had a passion for gardening in A celebration of Sally’s life and the both Estes Park as a long time summer spreading of her ashes in the mountains resident and in Texas. She loved music, she loved will be held in early summer. traveling and hiking in the mountains around Estes Park. She will be missed by all who loved her.
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Meeting Notices Fall River Group of AA
Al-Anon Newcomers Al-Anon Newcomers meets at Harmony from 6:45-7:45 p.m. Saturdays, 1600 Fish Hatchery Rd., Estes Park.
Tuesdays at 6 p.m. St. Bart’s Church. 880 MacGregor Avenue. 11 step prayer and meditation meeting, every last Tuesday of the month.
The Fall River Group of Alcoholics Anonymous meets daily at noon. Other meetings: Sunday- 7:00 p.m.-open Monday-5:30 p.m.-Women’s Study & 7:00 p.m.-open Tuesday-5:30 p.m.-open Wednesday-Saturday-7 p.m.-open Meeting location is 701 Elm Rd. next to the automotive shop. We welcome friends and visitors to attend these open meetings.
Estes Park Al-Anon
Park Al-Anon
Al-Anon Group in Estes Park meets from 7-8 p.m. every Friday at U.S. Bank. 363 E. Elkhorn Ave. Call 970-586-2013 for more info.
Park Al-anon meets Wednesdays from 6 to 7 p.m. at St Bartholomew's Episcopal Church, 880 MacGregor Ave., Estes Park.
Early Worms AA Meetings Early Worms AA meets at 7 a.m. every morning except Sunday in the basement of Saint Bartholomews Church at 880 MacGregor Ave. For more info, please call 970-586-1090 or 970-443-3538.
Women’s AA Group
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Estes Valley Community Center Openings Year-round Part-Time Evenings – Custodial Maintenance This position will help keep the facility clean, orderly and in safe condition.
Year-round Part-time and Full-time Summer Lifeguards. Free Classes available to get you certified. Year-round Part-Time, Seasonal and As-needed for Guest Services and Child Watch Attendants.
Seasonal Part-Time and Full-Time Openings starting as early as March 1
Seasonal Maintenance and Groundskeepers for the golf course. If you like to see the sunrise over the mountains this position is for you! Seasonal Maintenance/Landscaping positions for Parks and Trails and Campgrounds. Enjoy the outdoors this summer while getting paid to help us maintain and improve the District’s outdoor areas.
Pro Shop, Rangers, Starters and Cart Attendants for the 9-hole and 18 -hole golf course. If you love golf, come work at the golf course this summer and golf for free if you work at least 20 hours per week! Youth Program Instructor for Track and Field to oversee our CARA Youth Track program this summer. Practices are held on Tuesday and Thursday mornings and meets are on Saturday mornings (from June 4 – July 20, 2019). Applicants should have experience coaching youth (ages 5-16). Pay will be dependent on experience. District-wide perks and discounts are included! Apply on-line at: https://colorado.gov/pacific/evrpd/ EVRPDjobs
AA Allenspark Monthly Meeting
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The 4 Thursday of every month is the AA Potluck Anniversary Meeting 5:30 p.m. Allenspark Fire Dept. Community Room Downstairs.
New Horizons Group of Narcotics Anonymous Thursdays at 7 p.m. - Open meeting. 701 Elm Rd.
Free at Last Group of Narcotics Anonymous Fridays 7:30 p.m. - Open meeting. Harmony Foundation - 1600 Fish Hatchery Rd.
INVITATION TO BID Sealed Bids will be received by Upper Thompson Sanitation District (hereinafter referred to as the District or Owner), at Upper Thompson Sanitation District, 2196 Mall Road, P.O. Box 568, Estes Park, CO 80517 until 2:00 PM, local time, on March 27, 2019. Bids may be deposited at the District Administration Office, 2196 Mall Road, or mailed to P.O. Box 568, Estes Park, Colorado 80517. No faxed or emailed Bids will be accepted. Sealed Bids should be in an envelope labeled “Upper Thompson Sanitation District Collection Department Office Building.” Bids will be opened and publicly read to all those present. Vendors submitting Bids are invited, but not required to attend opening. Sole responsibility rests with the vendor to see that their Bid is received on time at the stated location. No Bids will be considered which are received after the time indicated and any Bids so received after said time shall be returned to the Bidder unopened. Bids will be received on a price basis as set forth in the Bid Proposal. The Agreement provides for the construction of Upper Thompson Sanitation District Collection Department Office Building, Estes Park, Colorado 80517, hereinafter referred to as the Work. All bids must be in accordance with the Contract Documents on file with Upper Thompson Sanitation District. Copies of the Contract Documents with Drawings and Specifications may be downloaded at Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing at http://www.rockymountainbidsystem.com/, or at Upper Thompson Sanitation District Website at https://www.colorado.gov/utsd. The Contract Documents may be examined at: Cornerstone Engineering & Surveying, Inc. Upper Thompson Sanitation District 2196 Mall Road 1692 Big Thompson Ave Estes Park, CO 80517 Estes Park, CO 80517 970-586-4544 970-586-2458 A mandatory pre-bid conference will be held at 10:00 AM on March 5, 2019 at the office of Upper Thompson Sanitation District, 2196 Mall Road, Estes Park, Colorado 80517. Prospective bidders are invited to present their questions relative to their Bid at this meeting. Attendance at this meeting is a requirement for submitting a Bid for the Work. All work must be substantially completed within 180 calendar days after commencement of work with Final project completion no later than 194 days. No Bid may be withdrawn within a period of sixty (60) days after the date fixed for opening Bids. The District reserves the right to reject any or all, or any part, to waive any formalities or informalities, or to accept a Bid or combination of Bids, if any, which in its sole and absolute judgment will under all circumstances best serve the District’s interest. No Bid will be accepted from any firm, person, or corporation, who is a defaulter as to surety or otherwise, or is deemed incompetent, irresponsible, or unreliable by the District. Where items of equipment and/or materials are specifically identified by the manufacturer’s name, model or catalog number, only such specific items may be used in the Bid unless prior written approval of other material has been obtained from Cornerstone Engineering & Surveying, Inc. Applications for such approval shall be submitted in duplicate at least five (5) working days prior to Bid opening date. Applications for approval shall be accompanied by a typewritten listing of the specified manufacturer and catalog number and shall also state in typewritten detail any and all significant details in which each item requested for approval differs from the item specified. Failure to list such information shall not relieve the Contractor from providing properly functioning or fitting materials, regardless of the approval action taken by the Engineer. The Contractor shall name the Upper Thompson Sanitation District and Cornerstone Engineering & Surveying, Inc. as “additionally insured” on their General Liability and Automobile Liability Insurance. All questions shall be in writing and should be directed to Michael Todd, Cornerstone Engineering & Surveying, Inc. mtodd@ces-ccc.com (970) 586-2458. Responses will be in written Addendums. Contract Description: The proposed work for the Upper Thompson Sanitation District Collection Department Office Building is to include: Demolition and disposal of 2,900 sq. ft. single story steel frame building – Including Foundation & Floor slab. Construction of a 3 hr. Firewall between remaining existing structure and new structure. Construction of 2,900 sq. ft. new pre-engineered metal building. Exterior Asphalt and Concrete patching and incidentals as shown on the plans. Installation of all HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, IT including Rough-in, Finishes and associated Utilities within 5 feet of the building. Interior Finishes for Office Area. Paint Exterior of Remaining Existing Building _2,900_sq. ft. PROPOSED PROJECT SCHEDULE Letting Date: February 22, 2019 Prebid Meeting: March 5, 2019 at 10:00am (Mandatory) Last Day for Questions: March 12, 2019 Bid Opening: March 27, 2019 at 2:00pm Notice of Award: April 17, 2019 Notice to Proceed: April 2019 Substantial Construction Time: 180 Days Final Construction Time: 194 Days Contractor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and no otherwise qualified individual shall be subject to discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion or religious affiliation, sex, familial status, age, genetics, disability, or national origin in any phase of employment for this position. Upper Thompson Sanitation District (UTSD) prohibits discrimination against its customers, employees, and applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, age, disability, sex, gender identity or gender expression, religion, political beliefs, marital status, familial or parental status, or sexual orientation in employment or in any program or activity conducted by the District. The District will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities. If any person has a disability and requires a reasonable accommodation to fully participate in this event, please contact District Manager, Mr. Chris Bieker, three days before the event via email at chris@utsd.org, or telephone at 970.586.4544, or dial 711 to connect with Relay Colorado.
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Our office is looking for an experienced dental hygienist for a parttime position in Estes Park. Must be proficient at presenting perio treatment, srp's, injections and talking to patients about presented treatment. We would like someone who is outgoing, friendly and likes working together as a team. Familiarity with Dexis and Softdent a real plus.
Town of Estes Park Seasonal Employment Opportunities
The Town of Estes Park is accepting applications for the following Seasonal positions:
Events Maintenance Worker Community Services Dept./Special Events Division Hiring Range $13.00-$16.00/hour (DOE) Seasonal Position (Summer 2019) Closing Date: July 15, 2019
Community Service Officer Police Department Hiring Range $15.50 - $17.00/hour (DOE) Seasonal Position (Summer 2019) Close Date: March 11, 2019 Parks Maintenance Worker Public Works Dept./Parks Division Hiring Range $13.00-$16.00/hour (DOE) Seasonal Position (Summer 2019) Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Applications are located at: ▪ Town Hall 170 MacGregor Ave. west foyer (Mon-Fri 8 am – 5 pm) ▪ www.estes.org/jobs ▪ Submit Town application, resume and cover letter to: ▪ Town of Estes Park, Attn: HR ▪ PO Box 1200, Estes Park, CO 80517; or ▪ Fax 970-577-4770
The status of applications will be communicated via e-mail. By choice the Town of Estes Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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If you are interested, please respond with your resume and cover letter to drrauk@estesparkdental.com. Or drop by our office Mon-Wed from 8AM-5PM and Thurs. from 8AM3PM. 600 S. Saint Vrain Ave., Ste. 6, Estes Park. ESTES PARK SCHOOL DISTRICT R-3 Custodian
Estes Park School District R-3 is accepting applications for one full-time, year-round CUSTODIAL position. Salary range is $14.17 to $16.02 per hour, with single benefits. The successful candidate must be able to pass a drug test, background check, and physical demands/lift test. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age, eligible to work in the U.S., and possess a high school diploma or GED. Apply online at www.applitrack.com/estesschools/onlineapp. Only online applications are accepted. Position open until filled. Contact Dave Coleson with questions: 970577-0211, ext 3401. Estes Park School District R-3 Is An Equal Opportunity Employer
Safeway is always looking for ambitious people that want to join their team. Inquire within to learn of current openings. Looking to hire: Cake Decorator - $10.50-$16.99 (B.O.E.) Please call Ann at 970-586-4447 to schedule an interview - walk-ins are also welcome.
HELP WANTED Year round attendant position. Must be self motivated, customer oriented and organized. Computer skills a must. Some weekend and evening shifts will be required. Send your resume today to: villagelaundry1@gmail.com 172-174 S. St. Vrain Ave. Estes Park, CO 80517
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT ESTES PARK SANITATION DISTRICT
The Estes Park Sanitation District is accepting applications for the full-time position of Administrative Assistant. The position involves significant public contact via telephone, written correspondence and direct personal contact. Prior office experience and working knowledge of computer software such as Word and Excel is desirable. Accounts receivable processing and management is part of the job. Training will be provided. The hourly wage for this position is $18.00 per hour and includes a benefit package featuring individual coverage for health, dental and vision, retirement, sick leave and vacation.
A job description and application form is available at the office of the District: 1201 Graves Avenue, Estes Park, CO 80517. Applications will be taken until the position is successfully filled. The District office is a drug and smoke free work environment. Our contact phone number is (970) 586-2866. The District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We are looking for a Hair Stylist 1 day a week for our residents. We have a nice space for you to work in and the rent is very reasonable. We ask you to bring your own tools and have no outside clients, this will be for our residents only. Please call Michelle Billups at 970-577-7700.
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The Town of Estes Park is accepting applications for
Administrative Assistant Community Services Dept./Special Events Division Hiring Range $19.14 – $22.49/hour Non-Exempt Position Close Date: March 1, 2019 Civil Engineer II Public Works Dept. Hiring Range $68,412 – 91,501 Exempt Position Close Date: Open until filled
Parking & Transit Ambassador (FT Limited Term May 2019–Oct 2019) Parking & Transit Division Hourly Rate $13.50/hour Non-Exempt Position Close Date: February 25, 2019
Parking & Transit Info. Assistant (PT Limited Term April 2019–Oct 2019) Parking & Transit Division Hourly Rate $16.00/hour Non-Exempt Position Close Date: February 25, 2019 Planning Technician Planning Division Hiring Range $21.36 - $25.09/hour (DOE) Non-Exempt Position Close Date: Open until filled
Police Officer Police Department Hiring Range $27.92 – $30.71/hour Non-Exempt Position Close Date: Open until filled (first review 02/25/2019)
Records Technician/Senior Records Technician Police Department Hourly Rate $15.62-$18.35/hour or $20.90-$24.56/hour (DOE) Non-Exempt Positions Close Date: February 28, 2019 Town Attorney Town Attorney’s Office Salary Range $120,000-$150,000 Exempt Position Close Date: March 11, 2019
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Rams Horn Village Resort has year round full time and part time positions available in our Guest Services/Housekeeping Department:
Carpenter Needed Framing, Siding, and Finish Carpenter Competitive Pay Holiday/Vacation/Retirement
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 available through the winter. We are looking for energetic, dependable people who are able to perform physical labor and who have strong customer service skills. Fridays and Saturdays are required.
Transportation Advisory Board (3 positions open) Close Date: March 7, 2019
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Applications are available at: Town Hall 170 MacGregor Ave. Room 130 (Mon-Fri 8 am – 5 pm) or www.estes.org/ jobs
Return Application to: Town of Estes Park, Attn: HR; by mail to PO Box 1200, Estes Park, CO 80517; or via Email to HR@Estes.org or via Fax to (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.
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Looking for a full time as well as a part time employee for dog daycare/boarding business.
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Class A Office 2014 Construction, Full Service, Furnished or Unfurnished offices in Downtown location, Near Town Hall. $450 to $550 per month. All internet options including Fiber avail2 bedroom condo, 1.5 able. Includes Conference baths, washer & dryer, one Room, Handicap car attached garage Restrooms, Copy and $2,150/month plus utilities Scanning Facility, Coffee Available now, annual Room. lease Call Thom at Verus Commercial, Inc. Call Teresa at Home 970-586-2448 Sweet Home Property Services: 970-699-6727
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EXECUTIVE OFFICE available for $350.00 a month at Graves Ave. Plaza. Includes all utilities Short Term (including internet),trash, taxes and insurance. Efficiency Unit Access to kitchen and conference room. Call Peggy $650/month Newly renovated, N/S, N/P Incl. 970-232-5588 Utilities & Cable Call Todd @ 970-586-8141
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ESTATE SALE 1481 High Vista Dr. Fri, Sat Feb 22, 23. Tons of misc stuff cheap, kitchen, clothing, refrigerator, furniture, garage stuff, vintage surfboards. Come browse SNOW, WIND or SUN. No Early Birds!
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS Case Number 19PR30094 Estate of George A. Fisher, Jr., a/k/a George Adelbert Fisher, Jr., a/k/a George Fisher, Jr., a/k/a George Fisher, Deceased
All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Larimer County, Colorado on or before June 24, 2019, or the claims may be forever barred.
NOTICES Published: Estes Park News, Feb. 22, Mar. 1, 8, 2019
Public Notices Notice of Public Meeting. Tuesday, March 12, 6:30pm at Crossroads Ministries classroom, located at 851 Dry Gulch Rd, Estes Park, CO. The purpose of this meeting is to bring updates on the new development proposed along the south side of Wildfire Road to include 1789 Wildfire Road and 1851 Wildfire Road. Rick and Susan Allnutt, Mark and Melissa Westover, Wildfire Homes, LLC
Misc. Notices Notice to Augustine Ramirez. My name is Phyllis Hart. We met a few years ago at a vending machine at the Yuba City Manor. I would love to speak with you. Please call me at 530-751-0511. Thank You.
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