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Friday, December 30, 2016

Winter Festival Seeks Chili Cook-Off Contestants And Volunteers The 2017 Estes Park Winter Festival takes place Jan. 14-15 from 12 to 5 p.m. at the Estes Park Event Center, 1125 Rooftop Way. The event kicks off the Estes Park Centennial with chili cookoffs and tastings in addition to beer, wine, and whiskey tastings, living history presentations, live music and activities for all ages. Chili contestants and general volunteers are needed for both days and will receive free admission to enjoy the festival. For more information, contact Event Coordinator Barbara Johnson at 970-577-3902 or email bjohnson@estes.org. Chili contest applications are available at www.estes.org/winterfestival.

Festival planners are seeking chili aficionados to participate in the “People’s Choice Chili Cook-Off.� Contestants in the Individual Category will compete for cash prizes of $300 for First Place,

$200 for Second Place and $100 for Third Place. Restaurant Category contestants will compete to display at their business a silver trophy for First Place or award plaques for Second and Third Places. Nonprofit organizations also have the opportunity to compete for prizes of $500 for First Place, $300 for Second Place and $200 for Third Place. The “People’s Choice Chili Cook-Off � will feature red chili on Saturday and green or white chili on Sunday. Winter Festival attendees will vote for the best chili in each category,

and the Rotary Club of Estes Park will officiate.

The Chili Appreciation Society International (CASI) will host the “Professional Chili Cook-Off � Saturday, Jan. 14. This competition is open to any individual or organizational team with a pot, a portable stove and a great chili recipe - sponsored by CASI’s Colorado Chili. The entry fee is $15, which is donated to support to a local non-profit organization. Teams of up to four people will receive free entrance to the festival – a value of $140. CASI judges will determine the winner of this tough competition, and entry rules are available at www.casichili.net.

Finally, don’t miss the “Anything Goes Chili Challenge� Sunday, Jan. 15, a competition between the Estes Park Police Department and the Estes Valley Fire Protection District. Police and firefighters will prepare the chili of their choice, vying for the votes of event attendees.

The winning team will receive a cash prize.

For more information on the Estes Park Winter Festival – a Centennial kick-off kick f event even – please visit ww ww. w estes. www.estes.org/winterfestival or call 970-577 970-577-3902. The event is sponssored by the Town of Estes Park, Coca-Col C Coca-Cola, Visit Estes Park, Renewal

by Ander b Anderson, YMCA of the Rockies, Deer Cre D Creek Resort, Fall River Village and the Dao House.

Proposed Municipal Code Change To Allow Sidewalk Chalk Art

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The Town of Estes Park is considering a revision to the current Municipal Code addressing acts prohibited on sidewalks. Under the proposed revision, Code 12.20.070 would be amended to allow for non-permanent signs, symbols or marks to be applied to any sidewalk provided they are not commercial in content.

"Sidewalk art can be very fun and creative," Town Administrator Frank Lancaster commented. "We have had re-

quests t ffrom citizens iti ffor sidewalk id d lk chalk h lk art or even a sidewalk art competition.

I'd encourage people to go online and search "sidewalk art." Lancaster contin-

u "I think you will be amazed what ued, tthese h artists create." The current Municipal Code prohibits any type of siden walk art. w The request will go before the Estes Park Town Board at its Jan. 10 regular P meeting. If approved, the change would m be effective in 30 days. b For more information please contact Assistant Town Administrator Travis Machalek at 970-577-3707 or tmachalek@estes.org.

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Partners Give A Gift Of Wilderness To Rocky Mountain National Park It could have been the worst-case scenario for Rocky Mountain National Park: a “Land for Sale” sign going up in one of the most popular areas of the Park. But that was exactly the situation the Park would have been confronted with if not for a quick response from Rocky Mountain Conservancy, The Wilderness Land Trust, National Park Trust, and the support of local funders. A 12.5-acre property was about to be listed for sale for only the second time in the last seventy years. With a 2,000 square foot house perched on a rocky overlook and easy motorized access, the demand for this private property within Wild Basin would have been great.

For the Rocky Mountain Conservancy, based in Estes Park, saving this property had been a high priority for a number of years, and they initially found a generous conservation buyer to purchase and hold the property in 2009 when it originally came up for sale. That buyer, however, wanted to sell the property this year to ensure that it would go to the Park. “We knew right away that we had to step in quickly with what land protection reserves we had,” Charles Money, Executive Director of the Conservancy said.

“The last time it was on the market, there was immediate interest from many possible buyers.”

The property is the largest privatelyheld, developed parcel located in the Wild Basin area of the Park. The property is only about a mile from the Wild Basin Entrance Station located just north of Allenspark, Colorado. Longs Peak and Mount Meeker tower over the property and the parcel offers spectacular views of the Continental Divide to the west.

Camper Creek cascades through the property and numerous springs wind around large boulders, providing water sources for wildlife. The two-story structure is visible from many points in Wild Basin, including a picnic area on the North St. Vrain River, which flows through a corner of the property below the house.

The parcel and land along the access drive are within the wilderness boundary, but not currently managed as wilderness because it’s privately owned. In order for the area to be managed as designated wilderness (the highest level of conservation protection for federal lands), the partners must remove the house and access drive. The planned deconstruction process would recycle as much of the building materials as possible.

The addition of the parcel to the Park and removal of the house and access drive will enable the Park to administratively add 33 acres to designated wilderness. “This helps fulfill the purpose of the Wild Basin area – it provides a rare, accessible wilderness experience to Park visitors,” points out Reid Haughey, President of The Wilderness Land Trust.

“When the Rocky Mountain Conservancy called asking for help, we jumped at the opportunity to preserve the quiet

recreation and wildlife habitat of Wild Basin--which is otherwise managed as designated wilderness surrounding a trailhead access road. Ironically, every funder and board member I showed the property to immediately wanted the site for themselves, but knew it was more valuable as an asset for all. That shows how spectacular this location is.”

Raising the necessary funds for the purchase and deconstruction was very challenging. That is where the National Park Trust and the largest local funder joined the partnership to complete the deal, “Our funding partner, The Barrett Family Foundation, has a special connection to Rocky Mountain National Park and they were delighted to help with this important project during the National Park Service Centennial. The opportunity to purchase and protect threatened private property made it a perfect fit for the foundation,” said Grace Lee, Executive Director of the National Park Trust.

Charles Money was also thankful, “It took all of our organizations to pull this off, but we are glad this property can now finally be transferred to Rocky Mountain National Park where it belongs.”

Darla Sidles, Superintendent of Rocky Mountain National Park said, "We are extremely grateful to the Rocky Mountain Conservancy, The Wilderness Land Trust and National Park Trust in acquiring this private piece of land inside the park. This is a gift that will live on forever as protected wilderness."

About the Wilderness Land Trust-The Wilderness Land Trust is a small, highly specialized nonprofit organization established to buy and protect wilderness land. Since it was founded in 1992, the Trust has preserved 439 parcels comprising more than 48,289 acres of wilderness inholdings in 100 designated and proposed wilderness areas across 9 states.

The Wilderness Land Trust, a 501(c)(3) organization, has offices in California and Colorado. For more information visit our website www.wildernesslandtrust.org.

About the Rocky Mountain Conservancy-The Rocky Mountain Conservancy promotes stewardship of Rocky Mountain National Park and similar lands through education and philanthropy. In the past 30 years, the Conservancy has raised more than $35 million to enhance and protect the park’s trails, lands, youth education, historic structures, and more. Learn how to get involved at www.RMConservancy.org.

About the National Park Trust-National Park Trust, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, is dedicated to preserving parks today and creating park stewards for tomorrow.

Since 1983, NPT has completed more than 100 land projects benefiting 40 national parks and other public lands in 33 states and Washington, D.C. Since 2009 our Buddy Bison School Program and national Kids to Parks Day have engaged 2,000,000 students across the country with our nation’s parks, public lands and waters (ParkTrust.org).

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Crime Stoppers Alert: Attempted Break-In At Mountain Home Café

On 12/22/2016 at approximately 4:30 a.m., a white male wearing a black and white plaid hooded sweatshirt, red Deadpool t-shirt and a baseball cap was seen attempting to break in to the Mountain Home Café at 457 E. Wonderview. The male was seen arriving and leaving in a silver Mercedes SUV.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Estes Park Police Department's Crime Stoppers tip line at 970-577-3838 or via email at CrimeStoppers@estes.org.

Mailing address: Crime Stoppers, P.O. Box 1287, Estes Park, CO 80517.

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

December 19 At 1:09 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to 5937 Highway 36 to assist the Estes Park Ambulance.

December 21 At 10:44 a.m. the EVFPD was paged to 514 Grand Estates Dr. to assist the Estes Park Ambulance.

At 4:18 p.m. an EVFPD officer was

paged for a smoke investigation.

December 22 At 5:08 a.m. the EVFPD was paged to 1141 Wallace Ln. to assist the Estes Park Ambulance.

December 23 At 2:06 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to 5495 Highway 36 for a dumpster fire.

At 5:16 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to 111 Wiest Dr. for a detector activation.

At 5:25 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to provide mutual aid.

December 24 At 3:11 p.m. an EVFPD officer was paged for a smoke investigation.

At 7:17 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to 325 Overlook Ct. to assist the Estes Park Ambulance.

Next Mayor’s Chat Tuesday, January 10 Estes Park Mayor Todd Jirsa invites community members to join him for a Mayor's Chat Tuesday, Jan. 10 at 8 a.m. at the Estes Park Senior Center; 220 4th St. Residents are encouraged to join him for an informal discussion of local issues. Mayor Jirsa holds regular Mayor's Chats, generally during the first week of each month, with varied dates, times and locations throughout Estes Park.

Kris Hazelton

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Drop Off Christmas Trees Now Through January 20th At The Fairgrounds

The Town of Estes Park's rk s free Christmas tree drop-off site will be open to local residents 8 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. through Jan. 20, except Jan. 2 when the Town is closed for observation of the New Year's holiday. The droppoff will be located at thee east entrance of the Fairgrounds off Community Drive; follow the signs to the fenced drop-off location.

Trees must be stripped of ornaments, tinsel and other decorations.

No wreat wreaths, a hs, garlan garland, artificial trees or tree stands w will be accepted.

T Tr Trees ees must be dropped during the specified specifi f ed hours in the identifi tified f ed area. Dropping D trees after hours o or in other locations at a the t Fairgrounds will be considered c illegal dumpi dumping and may be subj subject b ec to a fine. This service is free of serv ccharge to local residents. d For more information, please ccontact the Town of Estes Park Pu Public Works Department at 970-577-3587.

Business After Hours Event The Arts and Commerce After Hours held on Thursday, Dec. 15 was an exemplary opportunity for networking and socializing. Formerly, the Estes Valley Partners for Commerce (EVPC) would sponsor a monthly “Business After Hours” and the Creative Arts District (CAD) would host a “Fun Night Junkies Evening.” Beginning last month (Nov.), these two events were merged into a new monthly experience. The new Arts and Commerce After Hours, cosponsored by EVPC and the CAD, will be held on third Thursdays, nine months of the year. Entertainment and art will be added to the usual food and drink offerings.

The last event was hosted by Lumpy Ridge Brewery, who also provided bever-

ages. Fajita Rita’s offered a buffet that included hot chicken wings, guacamole and chips, and party pockets among other delights. The Art of Wade adorns the walls at Lumpy Ridge and he presented some recent pieces inspired by Lakota Indian rituals. Wade also designed the new “owl” logo used to represent the Arts and Commerce alliance.

The next After Hours will be held at Nick Molle’s EPTV Channel 8 studio on Thursday, February 16, from 5 to 7 p.m.

Artists, as well as members of the Estes Valley business community are invited to attend for food and drink, art, entertainment, and an incredible networking experience.

Give The Gift Of Yourself Senior Partners Needed Several youth in Estes Park and the surrounding communities are patiently waiting for a positive adult mentor to spend time with and have fun with. Both male and female Senior Partners (mentors) are needed now. Mentors must be over age 21, have a valid driver's license, have current auto insurance, and pass a background check as part of the applica-

tion process. Let's not make these kids wait any longer! Please contact Kathy Whitacre at Partners Mentoring Youth to learn more about the application process, and becoming a Senior Partner. Email Kathy Whitacre at kathyw@partnersmentoringyouth or call the office at 970577-9348. You can also visit the Partners website at partnersmentoringyouth.org

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All Pets Mobile Grooming Ready To Give Loving Care To Your Pets Laurie Ann Mesko, owner of All Pets Mobile Grooming, LLC, is ready to take appointments for all of your pet grooming needs. Laurie is proud to be a Certified Hygienist/ Certified Groomer-Stylist/Owner and will bring her grooming business to your home where your pet will receive a one on one treatment.

Laurie’s longtime love of animals first inspired her to want to be a veterinarian.

She has owned and cared for everything from fish, birds, reptiles, goats, horses, dogs and more! Being a single parent changed her aspiration towards being an entrepreneur as a pet groomer while still helping and caring for pets.

What sets Laurie apart from other businesses is customer satisfaction, quality, oneon-one home grooming, thus eliminating trips to the salon and exposure to other animals.

Home grooming is also stress-free, because your pet already feels they are in a safe environment. You and your pet will get to know and trust Laurie and even consider her your new friend.

Laurie’s goal with her new business is to build her client base to the point where she can invest in a mobile shuttle bus that will accommodate all pet sizes. She also hopes to be able to expand and help out the many tourists who visit our area with their pets.

At All Pets Mobile Grooming, Laurie’s business philosophy is, “Every pet receives a one-on-one royal treatment, in the comfort of their own home!”

Her Royal Treatment for dogs includes ears cleaned and plucked (breed applicable or upon request), nails trimmed and buffed, pad hair trimmed, complete brush out, facial, eye protectant and wash, massaging conditioner and rinse, hand blow dry, second brush and combing and bows and bandanas to finish the look! She also offers specialty services which can be seen on her website or on her Facebook page.

Laurie will also help your feline friends with brush/comb out; ear cleaning; bath/conditioner; blow dry even a special Lion Cut with bath/ears/dry.

Feel free to ask her about any pet you may pe Before own from birds, ow rabbits and ferra rets, all the way up to horses.

Laurie said, “I practice humanity over vanity with patience and love in achieving the results desired.”

Laurie is proudly serving p W. W Loveland, After Drake, Glen Dr Haven and Estes Ha Park and said, “I am looking forward to meeting you and your pet!”

Give Laurie Ann Mesko a call at 970663-9101 to set up your appointment.

Her hours are Monday through Friday8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Saturday-8:00 a.m. to noon and closed on Sunday. Find out more by visiting her website at allpetsmobilegroomingllc.com

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Colorado Parks & Wildlife Asks Everyone To Avoid Disturbing Big Game Animals During The Winter Snow, cold, wind, a lack of food – those are just some of the difficult conditions that Colorado’s wildlife face during the winter. People may also cause problems for wild critters and Colorado Parks and Wildlife asks residents to avoid disturbing wildlife during the cold-weather

CPW asks people to understand the demands that winter places on wildlife and to minimize disturbances that stress wintering animals. If animals appear alerted to your presence or start to move away, you are too close and forcing them to burn energy. Big game is very sensitive

months. “Wildlife are uniquely adapted to survive the winter; and by understanding the animals’ biology, people can help wildlife survive the winter,� said Patt Dorsey, Southwest Region manager for CPW in Durango.

All wildlife feel winter’s effects, but big game animals – deer, elk, pronghorn and bighorn sheep – are often most visible and vulnerable during the winter. During the warm months big game find abundant high-quality food which allows them to develop the fat stores they need to survive the winter. In winter, food is less available and is of poor quality. Biggame animals burn stored fat and lose weight throughout the cold months. “They are essentially in a starvation mode and any disturbance means they will burn extra calories they need to survive,� Dorsey said.

Throughout Colorado, CPW and other land management agencies restrict access to areas with high concentrations of wintering big game. These “winter range� areas are critical for the animals’ survival.

to disturbances of any kind. Even while engaged in quiet activities such as crosscountry skiing, snowshoeing, hiking, or taking photographs, people will disturb big game if they are nearby.

Another problem during the winter is dogs chasing and killing wildlife. When dogs see deer or elk some of them react to their natural instincts and give chase.

Law enforcement officers are authorized to shoot dogs that are seen harassing wildlife. CPW asks that pet owners keep their dogs secure and not allow them to run unattended.

Some people also are tempted to feed big game. But putting out food for big game is illegal; and because animals are not adapted to foods such as hay it can kill them. “We love to see our wildlife in Colorado; and I know we can count on Coloradans to give them the space they need to survive the critical winter months,�

Dorsey said.

For more information, go to: http://cpw.state.co.us/learn/Pages/donot-feed-wildlife.aspx

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Dangerously Cute Takes On Estes Park Rocky Mountain Health Club hosted a Over 30 women participated in the inunique self-defense seminar for local augural seminar and they are now better women on December 10, 2016. equipped to address sexual assault/attempted rape and how to make appropriGruesome statistics that show one in three women will be sexually assaulted in ate lifesaving decisions thanks to the suptheir lifetime, one in five college females port and efforts of the Rocky Mountain Health Club and the Dangerously Cute have been sexually assaulted, and four professionout of five asals. saults are by someone the In a single victim knows. session, parIn response, ticipants David LaSalle, were able to owner of the learn about Rocky Mounreal life situtain Health ations and Club partrisk factors, nered with the assailant Estes Valley tricks, how Crisis Advoto create imcates, a local pact when agency comdefending mitted to prooneself, and viding advohow to get cacy services out of an atto survivors of tackers grip. # $ # # "$ #!" $ "" $ $! "$ crime and Due to the !# $ "# ! $ $ " " " "$ " # $! $! " trauma, inoverwhelm !" $ # " $ $ #!" $ " !$! $ ! $ # $ " ing success cluding do # $ # $ # # "$# $ # !#$ # mestic vioand positive lence, invited feedback, the his good friend Pete Hardy and fellow in- Rocky Mountain Health Club would like structors from the well-known STW911’s to make this an annual event.

Dangerously Cute women’s only self-deAll proceeds were generously donated fense seminar to come to Estes Park. to the Estes Valley Crisis Advocates.

EPNEWS.COM After the biggest holiday of the year and prior to the time of new beginnings (isn’t a beginning always new?), I am often in need of a little rest and relaxation.

Preparing for Christmas is overwhelming, in part because I wait until after Thanksgiving to get started. I make ornaments every year, so I could get out the glue gun in July and be done months in advance. But do I? Heck no! It wouldn’t be Christmas if I weren’t up until midnight for several nights in a row leading up to the big day, baking and crafting and wrapping.

This year Christmas was on Sunday and I mailed packages on Wednesday, never dreaming they’d make it to both coasts in time, but they arrived at their intended destinations on Saturday, a day before Christmas. I stood in line at the post office for half-an-hour to mail them, but it was worth it. Procrastination rules! The man in front of me said, “Christmas will be over by the time we get to the front of the line.” We both chuckled. Immediately strangers became friends. It sure beat the grumbling that could have occurred.

Everything about Christmas is daunting, including the impact on the earth’s population of one baby’s birthday—that day and forever after. Whether or not you believe he was the Messiah, that man’s influence on this planet is monumental and is the fundamental reason for the holiday. But the peripheral trappings of Christmas can easily get out of control: All those decorations! (Why is it so

Friday, December 30, 2016 much easier and faster to put them up than it is to take them down and put them away?)

All that crafting! (Bird houses and cinnamon stick trees and a Frozen Charlotte ornament and paper clay ornaments and photo calendars and glass baubles and graham cracker houses (like gingerbread houses only better) and wrapping and ribbons and—and—I need to clean up my mess!)

All that food! (Someone in my bridge group made divinity. I haven’t had that ultra-sweet, billowy white fluff in years.

It was heavenly! But add to that the meats and cheeses, the eggnog, the 9pound ham and the scalloped potatoes and corn casserole and cinnamon rolls and peanut butter bars and sugar cookies—ya gotta have sugar cookies—and French silk pie and peppermint pie with chunks of Heath bars on top—and— and—I need a break!)

All that travel! (A three-hour drive straight north and then back south. Another three-hour drive due west and then back again. These holiday-focused trips bring family together and that is good but—my backside needs some exercise!)

Ergo, this is all you’re going to hear from me this week. I’m resting, relaxing, recuperating, tidying up and exercising my way into 2017.

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

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New Chief Of Staff Tapped For Estes Park Medical Center A native of Idaho, Dr. Florence received his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Idaho State University and went on to obtain his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from A.T. Still University, Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kirksville, Missouri. He completed his residency at the New York Institute of TechnologyNew York College of Osteopathic Medicine at Peninsula Hospital Center and North Shore LIJ Health System. In addition, he completed his subspecialty fellowship training in Sports Medicine at the Barton Lake Tahoe Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Fellowship in Zephyr Cove, Nevada. Dr. Florence is

board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

Dr. Florence provides general orthopaedic care including surgery on various joints including the hips, knees, and shoulders and performs general orthpaedic procedures, including arthroscopy, total joint replacements, and fracture care. With his additional training in Sports Medicine, he performs many other specialized surgeries in both the young and older injured athletes including hip arthroscopy, rotator cuff repair, and ACL reconstruction.

Filling the position of Chief of Staff Elect is Guy Van der Werf, MD. His responsibilities will be to assume all duties and authority of the Chief of Staff in the absence of Dr. Florence and will

serve as a member of the Medical Executive Committee. Additionally By: Kerrie Hill, EPMC he shall perform other duties as assigned Succeeding Paul Fonken as Chief of by the Chief of Staff, the Medical ExecuStaff of Estes Park Medical Center for a tive Committee, or the Park Hospital two year term is Aaron S. Florence, DO. District Board of Directors.

The Chief of Staff serves as the chief adDr. Van der Werf received his Bachelor ministrative officer of the medical staff. of Science in Mathematical Sciences Other duties of the Chief of Staff include: from Stanford University in Palo Alto, • Presiding at all medical staff meetings California and went on to receive his • Serving as a representative to the Doctor of Medicine from the University Board of Trustees to the Park Hospital of Arizona. He performed his Family District and Hospital CEO Medicine residency at Good Samaritan • Responsibility for the enforcement of Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona. the Medical Staff Bylaws and other byDr. Van der Werf is Board Certified in laws, policies, procedures, rules, regulaFamily Medicine and is the Medical Ditions, and requirements. rector for Estes Park Medical Center • Represents the view and policies of the Home Health Care and Hospice of the Medical Staff to the Board of Directors Estes Valley. Dr. Van der Werf served a and to the CEO. previous term as Chief of Staff from • Spokesperson for the medical staff in 1999-2000. professional and public capacities.

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Free Developmental Screenings For Young Children January 10

Estes Valley Investment in Childhood Success (EVICS) holds monthly developmental screenings for young children in Estes Park. These FREE screenings are open to parents of children between the ages of 0-5. All Estes Park families are welcome to schedule a screening time for our upcoming screening on Tuesday, January 10.

Screenings for young children can celebrate milestones and detect delays. Early identification and intervention for devel-

opmental concerns can positively impact school readiness in both academic and social emotional areas. Our trained staff will do simple screening assessments for hearing, vision, and development. These assessments will help to identify areas of concern, monitor growth and development, and make any necessary referrals for services.

Contact us by January 3 to schedule a screening by emailing kberg@evics.org or call our EVICS office 970-586-3055.

Examen de Desarrollo GRATIS para niños pequeños, el 10 de enero Estes Valley Investment in Childhood Success (EVICS) ofrece evaluaciones de desarrollo mensuales para niños pequeños en Estes Park. Estas evaluaciones GRATUITAS son para niños entre las edades de 0-5. Todas las familias de Estes Park son bienvenidas para hacer una cita para nuestra próxima evaluación, el martes, 10 de enero.

Estas evaluaciones pueden celebrar hitos y detectar retrasos de desarrollo. La identificación temprana y la intervención cuando hay preocupaciones de desarrollo pueden impactar positivamente la

Happy 17th Birthday Will!

Good things are on the horizon!

preparación escolar en áreas académicas y social-emocionales. Nuestro personal capacitado hará evaluaciones sencillas de la audición, la visión y el desarrollo. Estas evaluaciones ayudarán a identificar áreas de preocupación, a monitorear el crecimiento y el desarrollo, y hacer remisiones para servicios especiales si son apropiados.

Comuníquese con nosotros para el 3 de enero para programar una evaluación: kberg@evics.org o 970-586-3055.

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Christmas Gathering At Prospect Park Living Center

We were honored to have had Estes Park High School’s, Major 13 choir, perform for our community on Thursday, December 15th as part of our annual Christmas dinner. Mr. Alan Denny led Major 13 in an amazing performance that had many of us in tears. As the Activity Director for PPLC, I would like to share that I have received so many compliments from our residents and staff. We thank you so much for per-

forming for us. Major 13 is an extremely gifted, entertaining and stunning group of students! They truly touched the hearts of our residents this Christmas season and made our Christmas dinner a very memorable occasion.

We all look forward to seeing them again!

Prospect Park Living Center Activity Director, Noel Pointer

Special Pets Need Forever Homes For The New Year Mimi is a quiet, sweet 10 year old, long haired gray cat. She is playful but also enjoys napping. Mimi would be happiest as an only pet.

Patrick came in as a stray and was found near Lumpy Ridge. He is a very nice kitten, about three months old. He purrs loudly, enjoys being held and he likes kids. He is a great little kitten.

Bot of these wonderful pets deserve new loving homes. Stop down to the Pet Lodge at the Animal Medical Center on Manford Avenue or call 586-9282 for more information about any of these precious pets.

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

Mimi Patrick

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Estes Park Community Gives Record Amount To Salvation Army!

Thank you donors and bell ringers for helping Estes Park’s Salvation Army Service Extension Unit (Salvation Army) raise $49,841! As of Monday, December 26th, that total was reported by treasurer, Wayne Anderson. Now, the agency needs only $3,159 to meet this year’s goal of $53,000. Can the Salvation Army raise $3,159 by Saturday, December 31?

Either way, the Salvation Army Board sends its sincere appreciation and gratitude to all of you who wrote checks, dropped bills and coins into the kettles and rang bells on cold, windy days at Safeway and the post office. You were generous and thoughtful to donate your time and money during the busiest season of the year, and you made this year’s campaign a success. Thank you for sharing your resources and compassion with those in need.

No doubt you have asked the question, “Why was the goal so high this year?”

The answer is “Because it was a tough year for many residents in Estes Park.” In fact, the Estes Park Service Extension Unit spent $13,000 in the first quarter!

Salvation Army funds are used for EP residents in a state of emergency. If a resident suffers an illness, loses a job or a spouse or experiences a cataclysmic event, EP’s Salvation Army helps pick up the pieces. When folks are in an emergency situation, they may not have the financial resources to pay rent, utilities, or medical bills. Our Salvation Army helps these folks through the emergency, and community partners like Crossroads Ministry and Salud Family Health Center step in to help as well. Through the red kettle campaign, 90% of all money received stays in Estes Park.

It is not too late to give. If you would like to send a check, you can mail it to The Salvation Army, P.O. Box 172, Estes Park, CO 80517. To keep 100% of your money in Estes Park, please write Estes Park Service Extension Unit in the memo line of your check.

Thank you, Estes Park, for helping our Salvation Army achieve its goal. In midJanuary, the total amount of donations received will be reported through the Estes Park News and the Estes Park Trail Gazette.

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Maria Medina Hosts Book Signing For New Book “The Girl From Brooklyn�

Maria Medina, a familiar, friendly face around town is pleased to announce that her new book, “The Girl From Brooklyn� has been published!

Maria has suffered from mental health issues throughout her life and has managed to overcome them all with help from others. She got counseling and treatment for her depression and now, life is good.

Maria wanted to write about her struggles with the ultimate goal of helping others with depression, letting them know that there is a way out and you can get better.

Maria thanks all these people and more, who have sacrificed to give her the help she needed. Even though it was hard to accept help at times, Maria says, “It all comes down to trust.� She continued, “People with depression need to be willing to trust people who want to help them. There are so many others out there, just like me. The more we’re willing to talk about depression, the easier it will get for those who suf-

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fer. Thanks to all of these people, I feel together now, my family and friends have seen a change in me, a stillness, a peacefulness and calm that I never would have imagined years ago.�

Now, Maria has written her story of hope and her book has been published.

She will be hosting a book signing event in the back room of Kind Coffee on January 10 at 2 p.m.

Maria said, “If I can help one person with my book, all of my years or struggle will be worth it!�

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their first rehearsal on Monday, January 9th at 7:00 p.m. at the American Legion Club.

All parts are needed but we especially need strings, 2nd oboe and 2nd bassoon.

Please call 970-586-2192 for more information.

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What’s Happening At The Estes Valley Library Library Closed Sunday, January 1 The Estes Valley Library will be closed all day on Sunday, January 1 for the New Year’s Day Holiday. The Library will be open regular hours on Monday, January 2 from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m.

Pinterest Party @ The Library Everyone loves to look at Pinterest.

Now you can do more than just look! On Thursday, January 12 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. join us for a fun evening of origami paper creating with local artist Mari Harita.

No experience is necessary, and everything you need will be supplied. Register for the Pinterest Party at estesvalleylibrary.org.

Selling Your Stuff Online Class Would you like to hold a yard sale using the Internet? Get ride of your clutter and make a little money too? Join Tech Guide Diana Laughlin for Selling Your Stuff Online on Friday, January 13 at 10 a.m. to learn the ins and outs of selling your stuff online. Registration is required and may be completed at estesvalleylibrary.org. iPad & iPhone Basics Class The Estes Valley Library will be hosting an iPad & iPhone Basics Class on Monday, January 16 from 10 to 11:30 a.m.

Learn the basics of your new device – connecting to the Internet, taking pictures, using the App Store, sending messages and adjusting your settings to personalize your device will be covered. To register, visit estesvalleylibrary.org.

Reading is Doctor Recommended Book Club Reads Gulp by Mary Roach The Estes Valley Library and Salud Family Health Centers present the Reading is Doctor Recommended Book Club hosted by Chazz Glaze, Outreach Education Coordinator, on Tuesday, January 17 at 7 p.m. The January featured title is Gulp by Mary Roach.

The Salud Health Centers Foundation has generously donated a limited number of copies of this book for registered participants. The books are available for pick up after registering for the book discussion. Registration may be completed at the library or at estesvalleylibrary.org.

Estes Park Genealogy Society Presents Lineage Societies Program The Estes Park Genealogy Society will

be hosting a special program, Lineage Societies: The Challenges and Benefits of Joining, at the Estes Valley Library on Thursday, January 12 at 4 p.m. in the Hondius Room. Join local expert, Judy Emmett and learn more about lineage societies.

Nineteen Seventeen Book Club Are you a fan of historical books? Do you like books about the west? Are you a fan of outdoor adventure stories? If yes, then the Nineteen Seventeen Book Club is for you! Join us for the kick off meeting at 10 a.m. on Thursday, January 12 at the Estes Park Museum.

The first feature book for the Nineteen Seventeen Book Club will be Homesteading Big Owl by Katherine G. Garetson. Special guest, Edie Deweese will join us for the discussion and share journals and photos that were not included in the most recent edition of the book.

The Estes Valley Library in collaboration with the Estes Park Museum will be sponsoring this new book club. Each month, the library have 10 copies of the discussion book available, to be shared by book club members. Meeting locations will rotate between the library and the museum during the year. To register for the book club, visit estesvalleylibrary.org.

Interactive Electronics Take your tech skills to a new level with Arduino at the Estes Valley Library on Friday, February 3 from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

During the Arduino class at the library, we will be creating a memory game using the Arduino software and board, LEDs, buttons, a buzzer, and some resistors. Attendees will need intermediate to advanced desktop computer skills. Previous programming or electronics experience is not required.

Arduino is an easy-to-use electronics platform that can be the "brains" of any interactive project you can imagine! Arduino boards are found all over the world- from classrooms, museum exhibits, and art shows to satellites and prosthetic limbs!

This class is for curious people age 13 and up. Registration is required for the Arduino class and may be completed at estesvalleylibrary.org.

Open Discussion On Depression Join Maria Medina for an open discussion on depression, daily struggles, or anything you may just need to discuss, every Thursday evening at 5:30 p.m. in the back room at Kind Coffee. Call Maria for more information 970-646-5642.

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“DON’T WIDEN THE PLATE!�

As we think about the New Year here’s some good advice we could benefit from. “During the first week of January, 1996, more than 4000 baseball coaches attended the 52nd annual ABCA’s convention in Nashville, Tennessee. As I waited to register I heard veteran coaches rumbling about the lineup of speakers scheduled to present during the weekend. One name, in particular, I heard often, always with the same sentiment – “John Scolinos is here? Oh, man, worth every penny of my airfare.� Who is John Scolinos, I wondered. No matter, I was happy to be there. Then, there he was. Coach Scolinos was 78 years old and five years retired from a college coaching career of fifty years. He shuffled to the stage to a tremendous standing ovation, wearing dark polyester pants, a light blue shirt, and a string around his neck from which a home plate hung – a full-sized, stark-white home plate. Seriously, I wondered, who is this guy? After speaking for a half-hour, not once mentioning the prop around his neck, he finally did. Even those who knew Coach Scolinos had wondered where he was going with it, or had simply forgotten it. Then, finally, “You’re probably wondering why I’m wearing home plate around my neck,� he said. I laughed with the others, acknowledging that possibility. “I may be old, but I’m not crazy. The reason I stand before you today is to share with you baseball people what I’ve learned in my life, what I’ve learned about home plate in my 78 years.�

Scolinos asked how many Little League coaches were present. Several hands went up. “Do you know how wide home plate is in Little League?â€? Finally, someone ventured, “Seventeen inches?â€? “That’s right,â€? he said. “How about in Babe Ruth’s day?â€? “Seventeen inches?â€? a guess from another coach. “And high school coaches? And college coaches? How wide?â€? “Seventeen inches!â€? we said in unison. “And Minor League? Major League? Seventeen inches!â€? he confirmed. “And what do we do with a Big League pitcher who can’t throw the ball over the plate?â€? (Pause) “They send him to Pocatello!â€? he hollered, drawing raucous laughter. “What they don’t do is this, they don’t say, ‘Ah, that’s okay, Jimmy. You can’t hit a 17-inch target? We’ll make it 18 or 20 or 25 inches so you can hit it’.â€? (Pause) “Coaches, what do we do when our best player shows up late for practice? What if he gets caught drinking or breaks other team rules? Do we hold him accountable? Or do we change the rules to fit him? Widening home plate?â€? With a marker he drew a house on the plate. “This is the problem in our homes today, with our marriages, with our parenting and discipline. We don’t teach ourselves and our kids that there are consequences for failing to meet standards. We widen the plate! And with our values‌and our schools‌our churches‌ our government. We keep widening the plate.â€? He concluded, “If we keep going on this path, there is only one thing to look forward to.â€? He turned the home plate around, revealing its dark side. “Dark days ahead!â€? Finally, “Coaches, keep your players, your own children, your schools, your churches, your government, and, most of all, keep yourselves, at ‘seventeen inches’.â€?

Certainly, in our day, we see so much ‘widening the plate’. His advice would make a good resolution for our family and our nation in our two thousand ‘seventeen’.

(Bob)

Six-Week Class Series: Chi Kung Movement And Meditation For Stress Relief, Healing And Longevity

Back by popular demand, the Town of Estes Park’s Senior Services Division is offering a six-week Chi Kung class at the Estes Park Senior Center, 220 Fourth Street. The class will be held Mondays, January 9 through February 13, from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. The cost for the sixweek series is $32 for members of Estes Park Senior Citizens Center, Inc. or $46 for non-members. Stop by the Senior Center with cash or check to register by Tuesday, January 3. A minimum of eight participants is needed.

The class will be taught by long-time Estes Park resident Janet Lee Biasi. Since 2001 she has completed more than 800 hours of Chi Kung instruction at the Center Place in Boulder and continues her studies through their ongoing post graduate program. Janet is also a certified massage therapist and yoga instructor. She welcomes people of all ages to the class, and no previous experience is necessary.

Chi Kung means “working with energy,� “developing energy,� or “cultivating energy.�

According to Janet, “Our body has a miraculous capacity to mend itself and Chi Kung reawakens the natural healer within each of us. Promoting the flow of Chi within the body boosts immune functioning and promotes circulation and lymphatic flow, as well as promoting health and longevity.�

In this six-week series, Janet will explore the five element practice of “Wuji Quigong�—the five elements being earth, wood, fire, metal, and water. For this standing practice, Janet will move the practitioner through each of the five directions of center (earth), east, south, west, and north. At the start, heart center is established and open to receive healing from heaven and earth.

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

Six-Week Class Serier: Ageless Boogie Jazz Dance

Monday, January 2 Senior Center closed Tuesday, Jan. 3 Ham, Black-eyed peas, Green beans, Rice, Cookie Wednesday, Jan. 4 Parmesan chicken, Spaghetti and marinara, Vegetable ratatouille, Garlic bread, Cake Thursday, Jan. 5 Shepherd's pie, Peas and carrots, Orange wedges, Cobbler Friday, Jan. 6 Sweet and sour pork, Stir fry veggies, Egg rolls, Rice, Pie

The Town of Estes Dance and Business Park’s Senior ServAdministration at ices Division is ofthe University of fering a new sixSouth Florida. week Boogie Jazz Laurie describes Dance class series dance as a full body that will be held at workout that imthe Senior Center proves memory, coon Wednesdays, ordination, balance, January 11 through strength, rhythm, February 15, from self-expression, and 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. creativity. In this The cost for the sixsix-week class she week series is $44 will teach the basics for members of of jazz, Broadway, Estes Park Senior musical theatre, and Citizens Center, Inc. lyrical styles which or $58 for nonare set to different members. There is a genres of music minimum of six from different participants redecades. No experi

quired for the seence is required. ries, and the regisLaurie says, “If you can walk, you can tration deadline is Wednesday, January dance. The most important part is that 4. Stop by the Senior Center with cash we dance for fun, we laugh, and we don’t or check payable to the Town of Estes take ourselves too seriously.�

Park to register.

For more information, please contact Instructor Laurie Grace Wood has the Estes Park Senior Center at (970) been dancing since she was seven years 586-2996 or visit the Center at 220 old. She went on to train, perform, and Fourth Street, Monday through Friday become an entertainment dancer and between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Please choreographer for more than 18 years, visit the Senior Center website at working for Disney/ MGM Studios, www.estes.org/seniorcenter. To receive SeaWorld, community theatres, univer- Senior Center news in your e-mail insities, pageants, and corporations. She box, please e-mail lmitchell@estes.org also completed degrees in Modern

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Start The New Year In A Positive State Of Mind

First Thursday meditation meets January 5 The Town of Estes Park’s Senior Services Division and local meditation and dream teacher Mary Jo Heyen will continue to offer Group Meditation on the first Thursday of each month from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. The next meeting will take place on Thursday, January 5 at the Estes Park Senior Center, 220 Fourth Street.

Please call or stop by the Senior Center to sign up.

The group is open to all those interested, and no prior meditation experience is necessary. Each class will include an exploration of issues and challenges that may arise in developing one’s own

practice, a guided meditation, as well as silent meditation.

For more information on Mary Jo’s background and training, please visit her website, Dreams: The Sacred Experiment, at www.maryjoheyen.com.

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

Three-Week Class Series: Learn The Art Of Origami

The Town of Estes Park’s Senior Services Division and the Estes Park School District Outreach are collaborating to offer a three-week Origami class series.

Classes will be held Tuesdays, January 10, 17, and 24, from 9:15 to 10:30 a.m. at the Estes Park Senior Center, 220 Fourth Street. The cost for the three-week series is $39 for members of Estes Park Senior Citizens Center, Inc. or $47 for nonmembers. All materials are included in the course fee. Stop by the Senior Center with cash or check to register by Wednesday, January 4. A minimum of 8 participants is needed.

The class will be taught by Miho Horikoshi, a sushi and Origami instructor who has been teaching classes to children and adults in Estes Park for more than five years. Miho celebrates Japanese craft traditions in her daily life and enjoys sharing those skills with the Estes Park community.

The word Origami comes from “ori” which means folding, and “kami” which means paper. The art of paper folding is often associated with Japanese culture,

though in modern usage, the word Origami is used as an inclusive term for all folding practices, regardless of their culture of origin. According to Miho, the goal is to transform a flat square sheet of paper into a three-dimensional piece of art through folding and sculpting techniques. In this class, participants will create Origami that can be used as cards or by themselves as decoration. Many patterns will be available, and no prior experience is necessary to participate in this fun, creative class.

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

December 21-27, 2016

Un-Decorate The Senior Center For The Holidays It’s a new year! The annual holiday undecorating party will take place at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, January 6 at the Estes Park Senior Center, 220 Fourth Street.

Drop in and enjoy fresh baked goods, hot coffee, and loads of good company while we take down holiday decorations and ring in the New Year!

For more information, please contact

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

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Remembering Ayana the opportunity to study with us.

Many in our community have stepped forward and we have raised $7,380 to date (only $2,620 from the $10,000 minimum needed to open the fund). We can think of no better way of honoring Ayana, and Samantha’s wish to express her love for her sister, than establishing the forever fund before the close of the year.

If you are interested in assisting by making a year-end tax deductible gift toward Ayana’s Hope, please visit www.bal )&)* '" !$ * "$!*!('*%"%$('* ) )&$!) letren.org, contact Ballet Renaissance at (December 28, 2006-March 11, 2016) balletren@balletren.org or simply mail Last March 2016, our town lost a special your gift to Ballet Renaissance P.O. Box little girl in a tragic accident that affected 3768 Estes Park, CO 80517. Please indimany, including, in a profound way, her cate that your gift is specifically directed immediate family. Ayana Fernandez Por- toward the fund by writing "Ayana's tillio would have been ten years old this Hope" in the memo line. Ballet Renaispast Wednesday, Dec. 28. Her spirit, sen- sance is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizasitivity and compassion moved many tion and all charitable gifts to Ballet Renhere in our town, and her sister Samanaissance for Ayana’s Hope are tax tha reached out to us recently to ask our deductible. help in expressing her love for her sister, With sincere wishes for the New Year particularly at this time. from Ballet Renaissance and deeply felt At Ballet Renaissance here in Estes, we birthday wishes for Ayana from her sister too have been deeply moved by Ayana, Samantha. and earlier this year, with full blessing from her parents and extended family, began a campaign to raise $10,000, the minimum needed to open an endowed “forever fund� at the Community Foundation of Northern Colorado. The fund will be named Ayana’s Hope, and will )&)* )'*'" !$ *)%*)* ) ($* (&)"%%)&#( honor her memory and sustain her spirit ) ('"&)* # "( * %$(%* )' * # * )#(

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Recordando a Ayana (28 de diciembre de 2006 - 11 de marzo de 2016) En marzo de 2016, nuestra ciudad perdiĂł a una niĂąa especial en un trĂĄgico accidente que afectĂł a muchos, incluyendo, de manera profunda, a su familia inmediata. Ayana FernĂĄndez Portillio tendrĂ­a diez aĂąos el pasado miĂŠrcoles 28 de diciembre. Su espĂ­ritu, sensibilidad y compasiĂłn movieron a muchos aquĂ­ en nuestra ciudad, y su hermana, Samantha, nos contactĂł recientemente para pedir nuestra ayuda para expresar su amor por ella Hermana, particularmente en este momento.

En Ballet Renaissance aquĂ­ en Estes, tambiĂŠn nos sentimos profundamente conmovidos por Ayana, ya principios de este aĂąo, con la bendiciĂłn completa de sus padres y familiares, iniciamos una campaĂąa para recaudar 10.000 dĂłlares, el mĂ­nimo necesario para abrir un "fondo para siempre" dotado La FundaciĂłn Comunitaria del Norte de Colorado. El fondo se llamarĂĄ Esperanza de Ayana, y honrarĂĄ su memoria y mantendrĂĄ su espĂ­ritu proporcionando asistencia de matrĂ­cula a los niĂąos locales que de otra manera no tendrĂ­an la oportunidad de estudiar con nosotros.

Muchos de nuestra comunidad han dado un paso adelante y hemos recau-

dado $ 7,380 hasta la fecha (sĂłlo $ 2,620 del mĂ­nimo de $ 10,000 necesario para abrir el fondo). No podemos pensar en una mejor manera de honrar a Ayana, y el deseo de Samantha de expresar su amor por su hermana, que establecer el fondo para siempre antes del cierre del aĂąo.

Si estĂĄ interesado en ayudar haciendo un regalo deducible de impuestos de fin de aĂąo hacia la Esperanza de Ayana, por favor visite www.balletren.org, pĂłngase en contacto con Ballet Renaissance en balletren@balletren.org o simplemente envĂ­e su regalo a Ballet Renaissance P.O. Box 3768 Estes Park, CO 80517. Por favor, indique que su regalo estĂĄ dirigido especĂ­ficamente hacia el fondo escribiendo "Ayana's Hope" en la lĂ­nea de notas.

Ballet Renaissance es una organizaciĂłn sin fines de lucro 501 (c) (3) y todos los regalos caritativos al Ballet Renaissance para la Esperanza de Ayana son deducibles de impuestos.

Con deseos sinceros para el AĂąo Nuevo de Ballet Renaissance y profundamente sentidos deseos de cumpleaĂąos para Ayana de su hermana Samantha. $ %*)''" )* (%$')&* )&)* ('(#!) # &*% *!(' )&)* ) )&$!)* * )&)* ( $'( )* ('(#!) *# * &)* ) ($* (&)"% %)&#(* ) ('"&)* # "( * %$(%* )' * # )#( * ) * (* **

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

Dec. 30, 2016 – Jan. 13, 2017

EVENTS Dec. 30: Festive Fridays. Holiday shopping, treats & specials. Throughout Estes Park. Hours vary by location.

Dec. 31: Chain Station New Year’s Eve Bash. The Rock Inn. 10pm-1am

Jan. 5: Open Bluegrass Jam. The Rock Inn. 6-9pm

Sun.: Taste & Create. Snowy Peaks Winery. 3:30-5:30pm

Jan. 5: The Dempsey/Fox Duo. Jazz.

The Waterfront Grill. 6-9pm

Dec. Jan. 3 & 10: Free 5K Group Fun Run. Stanley Hotel. 6pm

Jan. 5: The Mountain Town Trio. Fajita Rita’s. 6-9pm

Jan. 13: Know Before You Go. Avalanche Awareness. Estes Park Mountain Shop. 6-7pm

Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve Dinner Dance. Rodeway Inn. 7pm-12:30am

Jan. 6-8: Ice Skating. Trout Haven Resorts. Special promotions Fri. & Sun. 10am-7pm

Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve 2016 Crystal Ball. The Stanley Hotel. 9pm-1am

Jan. 6: Davellie. Gypsy Jazz. Snowy Peaks Winery. 4-6pm

Dec. 31: New Year’s with Tahosa.

Lonigans. 8:30pm-12am.

Jan. 6: James Davis. Spanish Guitar.

Twin Owls Steakhouse. 6-8pm

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

Jan. 6: First Friday Art Groove.

Experience Estes Park's fine art world.

Throughout the Village. 5-7pm

Jan. 6 & 7: Ray Young. Jazz Piano.

Nicky’s Steakhouse. 6pm

Free RMNP & Ranger-Led Programs.

Details: 970-586-1206

Jan. 6: Spoken Word & Poetry Slam Evening. Inkwell & Brew. 7-9pm

Dec. 31, Jan. 1, 7, & 8: Wild in Winter.

Beaver Meadows Visitors Ctr. 10-11am

Jan. 6 & 7: Karaoke Nights with Dave Callahan. Lonigans. 9pm

Jan. 7, 8, & 11: Snowshoe Ecology Walk. Beaver Meadows Visitors Ctr. 12:30-2:30pm

MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT Dec. 30-Jan. 1: Ice Skating. Trout Haven Resorts. Special promotions Fri. & Sun. 10am-7pm

Jan. 8: James Davis. Spanish Guitar.

Twin Owls Steakhouse. 6-8pm

Dec. 30: Glow Stick Party. Estes Park Aquatic Center. 4-7pm

Jan. 10: Trivia Night. Rock Cut Brewing Company. 7-8:30pm

Dec. 30: Will Thomas. Acoustic. Snowy Peaks Winery. 4-6pm

Jan. 12: Open Bluegrass Jam. The Rock Inn. 6-9pm

Dec. 30: James Davis. Spanish Guitar.

Twin Owls Steakhouse. 6-8pm

Jan. 12: The Dempsey/Fox Duo. Jazz.

The Waterfront Grill. 6-9pm

Dec. 30: Alex Thoele. Acoustic. The Rock Inn. 6-9pm

Jan. 12: The Mountain Town Trio.

Fajita Rita’s. 6-9pm

Dec. 30: Ray Young. Jazz Piano.

Nicky’s Steakhouse. 6pm

Jan. 13: Ice Skating. Trout Haven Resorts. Special promotions Fri. & Sun. 10am-7pm

Dec. 30: A Winter Evening with Cowboy Brad Fitch. YMCA of the Rockies. 7-8:30pm

Jan. 13: James Davis. Spanish Guitar.

Twin Owls Steakhouse. 6-8pm

Dec. 30: Karaoke Nights with Dave Callahan. Lonigans. 9pm

Jan. 13: Ray Young. Jazz Piano.

Nicky’s Steakhouse. 6pm

Dec. 31: James Davis. Spanish Guitar.

Twin Owls Steakhouse. 6-8pm

Jan. 13: Karaoke Nights with Dave Callahan. Lonigans. 9pm

ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK

Jan. 12: Full Moon Walk. Call (970) 586-1223 for reservations.

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

Jan. 13: Avalanche Awareness & Outdoor Safety in Winter. 12:304:30pm

EXHIBITS Dec. 30: Annual Holiday Art Show.

Earthwood Collections. 10am-6pm Dec. 30-31: Artisan’s Jewelry Celebration. Earthwood Artisans.

10am-6pm Dec. 30-31: Holiday Gifts & Miniatures. CAC Fine Art Gallery.

12-5pm

SEMINARS, CLASSES &

Dec. 30-Jan 8: Annual Holiday Art Sale. CAC Fine Art Gallery. 12-5pm

Jan. 1: James Davis. Spanish Guitar.

Twin Owls Steakhouse. 6-8pm

LECTURES

Dec. 30-Mar. 10: Winter Art Walk.

Throughout Estes Park. 12-5pm

Jan. 3: Trivia Night. Rock Cut Brewing Company. 7-8:30pm

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

Dec. 31: Ray Young. Jazz Piano.

Nicky’s Steakhouse. 6pm

Dec. 30-Jan.1: Yuletide Lights Driving Tour. Throughout Estes Park.

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

Photo by Jim Ward

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Recycling Update can be expensive to throw out. There is no fee at the Clear Intentions bin. Items that cannot be recycled, (due to additives) like window panes, light bulbs, pottery, and ceramics are not acceptable, but bottles and jars, broken glassware, and other “glass only” items, in any color, will be 100% recycled.

Pick up (at the Visitor Center or the library) a current copy of the “Planet Partners” program showing local organizations that collect hard to recycle items like clothing, linens, shipping supplies, By: Judi Smith New Year’s Day is fast approaching with empty printer and toner cartridges, etc.

The list is long. (It also includes certain Rose Parade, football, another holiday dinner, and your New Year’s resolutions. items, like cardboard boxes, that are Resolutions make life better for ourselves available free to the public.) Then use these outlets to redirect “useless” items and/or others. Are you thinking about resolutions that might help balance your into new and useful lives. (Any organization wishing to join the program may finances? Better communication with contact me.) family and friends? Improving your Shop for treasures someone else saved health? This column will add one catefrom destruction by donating to charitagory more to that list – resolutions that ble efforts at the thrift shops; the library protect the Earth (and its inhabitants) by book sale; Estes Park Buy, Sell, Trade, minimizing personal contribution to polGive Away (on Facebook); and other lution and climate change. If participatsuch opportunities.

Plus, whether new or ing individuals send me your resolutions used, save time, money, and gasoline by for ecological sustainability, I will publish shopping locally. a list. No results, just ideas.

Plan to attend the Freecycle Estes event Beginning suggestions: next Spring, which now encompasses EIf you are part of the 17% that does not cycling and may expand to include other currently recycle household trash, why hard to recycle items. Better yet – send not do something about that. Either take an email to Kathy Bowers your recyclables to the Transfer Station ksbd@mac.com to assist with the event. (it saves money; recycling is free, garbage Do you have a pet earth saving project? costs.) or, sign-up for curbside pickup.

Styrofoam?

Plastic bags?

Composting?

Doering provides a weekly curbside servRecycling at all lodging facilities?

Join the ice and there is no extra charge for recyLeague of Women Voters & Community cling. (Recycling bags are the same price Recycling Committee. Lend your efforts as garbage bags.) Waste Management to an existing project, or lead one of your provides a reusable tub with service own. every two weeks.

The next LWV&CRC meeting will be Take discarded glass to the new dediheld at 10 a.m. Weds. Jan. 4 in the Wascated glass recycling bin at the Event Center parking lot (located just below the son Room at the EV Library. For more information, email me at bus transit shelter.) Glass is heavy – and RRRcyc2se@gmail.com.

Happy Birthday Lavona Slack!

Join us this Friday, December 30th from 4 to 7 for a Birthday Open House for Lavona Slack’s 30th times three birthday.

(She and her husband were the Original Taffy Shop owners).

This event will be hosted by the American Legion 850 N. St. Vrain Ave. Lavona asks there be no gifts unless you would like to make a donation to the Legion.

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2017 First Quarter Handgun And Rifle Courses The Fundamentals of Pistol Shooting Course will be offered on January 7, February 11, and March 4. These one-day classes are open to the general public and no previous firearms experience is required. The eight-hour course includes both classroom and live-fire training with an emphasis on firearm safety, handgun knowledge, and marksmanship with revolvers and semi- automatic handguns. All course materials, handguns, targets and ammunition will be provided. If you are considering buying a handgun, wait until after you take this class. This class exceeds the minimum state requirements to apply for a Colorado concealed handgun permit. Tuition is $120.00 for general public and $105.00 for Estes Park Gun & Archery Club members. Youth under 18 years old must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

The Basic Rifle Course will be offered on February 25. This one-day rifle class is an introductory course that emphasizes firearm safety, knowledge and marksmanship. It is an excellent course for youth and adults with little or no experience to learn how to shoot safely, responsibly and accurately.

All course materials, rifles, ammunition and targets will be provided. Tuition is $120 for general public and $105 for members of the gun club. Tuition for youth under 18 years of age is $60, but they must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

The Defensive Pistol Course will be offered March 18. This is the most advanced handgun training course offered in the NRA curriculum and is especially designed for those who want to enhance their handgun skills far beyond the basics. Training will include: safely presenting a handgun from concealment, accurately shooting under time pressure from many positions, distances and situations, learning how to reload under pressure and how to clear common malfunctions.

Prerequisites: 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 and able to consistently shoot a pattern of less than 8 1⁄2 inches at 15 feet and have the ability to load and unload 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, a few snap caps/dummy rounds, eye protection and electronic hearing protection.

All of the above courses are taught by a nationally certified instructor. All 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. Pre-registration is required and classes will meet from 8:00 a.m.– 4:30 p.m. For more information or to pre-register call Jim at 970481-4279.

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Estes Park Parents as Teachers Program presents:

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Family Night

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January 12, 5:30-7:30pm FREE for Families With Young Children (ages 0-5)

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Community Church of the Rockies, 1700 Brodie Avenue

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Family dinner, parent/child activity, followed by adult discussion; childcare provided.

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Mark your calendar-

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Thursday, January 12

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Join EVICS & Parents as Teachers

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Dinner is provided by:

Chpt. 3 Feeling Messages & Our Emotional Guidance System

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Please RSVP by January 9 to: Kristen Berg, PAT Program: kberg@evics.org * 970-586-3055 Parents as Teachers (PAT) is a program of Estes Valley Investment in Childhood Success (EVICS) www.evics.org

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January 2017

Wendy Austin, MD CARDIOLOGY

Mark Neagle, MD

Kristin Baird, MD DERMATOLOGY

George Phillips, MD

SLEEP DISORDERS

UROLOGY

Allergy / Asthma Krishna Murthy, MD 970-221-2370

Kevin Cavanaugh, MD

Diana Breyer, MD

Sarah Bair, MD

PULMONOLOGY

DERMATOLOGY

EAR, NOSE, THROAT

Michael Prochoda

Matt Pouliot, DO

Brad Runyan, MD

OPHTHALMOLOGY

PAIN MANAGEMENT

Cardio-Thoracic Surgery

EAR, NOSE, THROAT

Dermatology

Gerald McIntosh, MD

CARDIOLOGY

NEUROLOGY

NEUROLOGY

ALLERGY / ASTHMA

Matt Sorensen, MD

Chad Stoltz, MD

Lewis Strong, MD

Anne Voorhies, PA

Scott Taylor, DPM

ONCOLOGY

CARDIOLOGY

GASTROENTEROLOGY

SLEEP DISORDERS

PODIATRY

Neurology

Pain Management

Sleep Disorders

Lawrence Meredith 970-667-7664

Matt Pouliot, DO 970-495-0506

Mark Neagle, MD 970-224-9102

Podiatry

Anne Voorhies, PA 970-224-9102

Sarah Bair, MD Mark Guadagnoli, MD 970-667-3116

221-2100

Cardiology

Pacemaker Clinic

Ear, Nose, Throat

Neurospine

Chad Stoltz, MD EPMG 221-1000

970-221-1000

Kevin Cavanaugh, MD 720-494-9111

Lee Nelson, MD

Chemotherapy and

Infusion Clinic

Patrick Green, MD 221-1000

970-586-2317, ext.

4176 Call for appointment

Dermatology Wendy Austin, MD 970-221-1000

Kristin Baird, MD (303) 532-2810

303-938-5700

Ophthalmology

Scott Taylor, DPM EPMG (970) 577-4408

Brad Runyan, MD 970-212-0169

Michael Prochoda, MD - EPMG

Pulmonology

Diana Breyer, MD 970-224-9102 Oncology

Neurology

Matt Sorensen, MD 970-493-6337

Gastroenterology Lewis Strong, MD 970-669-5432

Gerald McIntosh, MD

970-482-4373

Lawrence Meredith, MD Krishna Murthy, MD

Patrick Green, MD

UROLOGY

Michael Eddy, MD

Wildlife Responder Available To Help

Urology Michael Eddy, MD 970-669-9100

George Phillips, MD 970-669-9100

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 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bear Ladyâ&#x20AC;? at 303-823-9427 or 970-685-8756.

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by National Park. 3 bed, 3 bath, 2800 sf, great condition. 1 level living, open floor plan w/ dining area, well-designed kitchen. Huge deck to enjoy spectacular views.

ONEOFAKIND Estes Park location! 1.29 acres adj to RMNP in Fall River Estates. Nicely treed corner lot w/unique rock formations & spectacular mtn views.

2 LOTS  IN THE RETREAT. Buy separate or together 2.34 & 3.21 acres south facing w/ trees, views & rock outcroppings. County maintained road. $60,000 & $70,000 respectively.

$183,500 1341 David Dr

$60,000 0 Dunraven Glade Rd

$589,000 1431 Sierra Sage Ln

HAPPY HOLIDAYS & SPECIAL THANKS

BEST VIEWS IN ESTES PARK, 10 snowcapped mountains. Lovely & rare 1+ acre lot in Windcliff Estates, UTSD sewer, high speed internet available.

Water tap and basic sewer tap paid.

To our Clients & Customers, Service Providers, Lenders, Appraisers, Title Companies & fellow Real Estate Brokers & Associates for making this a very successful 2016.

$395,000 TBD Eaglecliff Dr.

We wish you all the very best in the coming year

1 ACRE LOT that borders Kiowa Ridge, with no covenants. Great views and building site. May be able to have a septic system or sewer, city water.

$139,900 TBD Kiowa Ct Lot 8

3 BEDROOM RANCH in quiet location, walking distance to schools and golf course on quiet street.

Built in 2002, original owner. Well maintained and updated. You do not want to pass this property up. It is worth showing to your clients. $269,000 653 Halbach Ln

NEW CONSTRUCTION at The Meadow. 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath end unit condominium. Enjoy views of Marys Lake and the Rocky Mountains. Custom finishes throughout. Optional 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath floor plan available. $429,000 $429, 9 000 15 Ki K Kiowa owa Tr T Trll

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Well ll appointed d executive mountain home h with h gourmet kitchen featuring stainless steel appliances, gorgeous granite counter tops, kitchen island and a Thermador gas range.

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$649,000 1541 St. Moritz Trail

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$298,000 110 Streamside Dr, Glen Haven

WHY BUY 2ND HOME you’ll use only a few weeks a year? Variety of timeshares available at Historic Crags Lodge (starting at $800) and Rams Horn Resort (starting at $2,100-white week). Also can be traded thru RCI’s 3,500 resorts.

970-586-4425, 800-726-1405 Kathleen Baker Broker Assoc.

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Real Estate Sales Property Management Vacation Accommodations

OPPORTUNITY FOR A BUYER WITH VISION This multiple acre property is the only large parcel zoned commercial heavy in the Estes valley with lots of potential for a variety of uses. Already existing on this acreage are offices, warehouse, oversized garage bays for commercial sized equipment. Currently partially leased. Can be developed into a special campground, storage garages, office complex or multi-unit housing.

Priced to sell at $1,150,000. Call Judy today for additional information.

Judy Anderson

Eric Blackhurst

Abbey Pontius

GRI, MRE, ABR, Broker

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970.586.2950

www.KeyToEstesPark.com

866.586.2950

170 S. St. Vrain, P. O. Box 656, Estes Park, CO 80517

1384 Vail Court 3BR/2BA home nestled in towering pines at the end of cul de sac provides peace c & quiet in Tranquil Vail.

Close to town and schools.

Enjoy main level living & open floor plan that h t offers ff GR GR w// gas F/P, F/P P vaulted lt d ceilings & large picture windows-dining room & kitchen w/ wood floors. Walk out basement w/ extra living space or 4th bedroom, laundry area & 23 x 21 storage area. Embrace the outdoors from 25x8 deck out front, 15x8 deck off kitchen/DR or 24x10 patio.

Att 1 car garage completes the pkg! $389,900

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The Oldest Real Estate Company In Estes Park 749 PONDEROSA LN. VIEWS, VIEWS from this 3BR/2.5BA one-level-living home, 2 car garage, sitting on 1/2 acre. Home sits up high and is next to a grove of aspen trees. Lots of window and a deck on the north and west sides. Lower level has a 9’ X 23’ Storage Rm & Laundry Rm. Very "nicely-done" home!

$498,500

TBD FALL RIVER COURT Panoramic views of Old Man Mountain, Deer Ridge and Castle Mountain from this 0.62 acre BUILDING SITE. Located on the quiet side of town, with all city utilities available, your mountain retreat will be just steps away from hiking into Rocky Mtn. Naat'l Park. Property is surrounded by lots that are in easements and will not be built upon. $155,000

TWO WONDERFUL COMMERCIAL OPPORTUNITIES 215 PARK LANE Wonderful commercial building with high visibility right in the heart of downtown Estes Park across from Bond Park. Parking in front and private parking in rear.

Three outbuildings & one garage, all with electric and one with bath for storage. Deed restriction-white water rafting. Being sold “AS IS”. $599,900

501 ASPEN AVENUE Close to downtown and the hospital, this investment property has 8 efficiency units of 325 sq. ft. each.

Remodeled in 1993 and always rented. 6 x 5 storage units for each tenant in a separate building.

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Estes Park Board Of Realtors® Reports A Year In Review The Estes Park Board of Realtors® (EPBOR) recently reviewed highlights and accomplishments from the past year. The Board was active in a variety of areas.

In the area of Community Involvement and Support, EPBOR participated in the process that helped to determine vacation rental restrictions of single-family dwellings for 31 days or less, in conjunction with the Town Planning Commission. Judy Anderson represented EPBOR on a 12-person task force, with other board members also attending town meetings and helping to increase community awareness and share information in newspaper articles and at EPBOR meetings.

Other Community Involvement and Support activities included: • Developed a Wildfire Brochure with the help of the Colorado Association of Realtors® (CAR) and the Estes Valley Fire District to help raise awareness of fire hazards and recommend preventative measures that area residents can take; • In conjunction with Town of Estes Park, participated in the process leading to the Town’s adoption of the 2015 International Building Code; • Helped to prepare, plate, serve and clean up a meal through Community Café, which provides Friday night community dinners at Shepherd of the Mountains Lutheran Church; • Was instrumental in initiating an an-

nual clean-up of area highways, with EPBOR members gathering Friday, May 20, to pitch in on Highway 36 between 34/36 to the scenic pull-off.

• Entered floats for the Town Christmas Parade and Rooftop Rodeo.

Fundraising projects, which included: • $2,400 raised in support of Bright Christmas, which helped to provide food and gifts for over 135 families in 2016; • More than $14,000 raised in support of the Estes Valley Down Payment Assistance Program, through a variety of activities such as the annual Bowl-A-Thon, Ride the Rockies Breakfast held this summer, involvement with the Estes Park Duck Race, and working with the Estes Park Housing Authority to help secure a grant from the Town of Estes Park; • $1,500 raised in support of EPBOR’s Estes Valley Housing Initiative, with funds raised through EPBOR’s annual Banquet and Holiday Party; • $1,000 raised for the Estes Valley Scholarship Fund through a Scholarship Fundraising Concert to benefit local students.

The Estes Park Board of Realtors®, which currently has approximately 58 primary members and 31 affiliate members, people who live here or work here and are thankful for the opportunity to serve the Estes Valley through professional services and community involvement.

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The History And Haunting Of The Stanley Hotel What was it about the Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, Colorado that inspired horror great Stephen King to write his blockbuster The Shining? Why is the hotel considered to be one of the mosthaunted places in the world? Come read about her history and the hauntings that continue to this day.

The History and Haunting of the Stanley Hotel, 2nd Edition

by Rebecca F. Pittman is a comprehensive look at one of the most-haunted venues in the world. Created by F.O. Stanley, the genius behind the Stanley Steamer Motor Car, the 1909 hotel inspired horror writer Stephen King in 1974 to write his blockbuster book, The Shining, which later spawned two movie versions. With new interviews, an expanded section on King's thoughts about the hotel and his works, current stories about the paranormal activity occurring at the Stanley Hotel on a daily basis, and ghost photos that will surprise you, this is one-stop shopping for all things Stanley. Also included is a Ghost Hunter's Guide and a section about what constitutes a haunting, today's ghost hunting technology and

more.

Author Rebecca Pittman currently lives in Loveland and has resided in northern Colorado for 39 years. Rebecca said, “Writing about historic places with paranormal activity is a passion of mine. Their history is fascinating and I love learning about what I call the "bones" of the place. From there you begin to understand the hauntings. I research them extensively, spend the nights in their shadowed bedrooms, and interview the owners, staff, and customers to create the most comprehensive book I can. What a thrill!”

The History and Haunting of the Stanley Hotel, 2nd Edition now with more ghost stories, new interviews with Stephen King concerning his stay at the Stanley Hotel, upcoming additions to the property, and so much more. Come back...to the Stanley Hotel.

Those carrying the book in Estes Park are: Macdonald Book Shop Rustic Mountain Charm Colorado Homestead Estes Park Museum on 4th Street Find out more information at www.rebeccafpittmanbooks.com/books

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Best Wishes In The New Year!

Expansive Views

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The couples children are Scott & Karen of Windsor, Colorado Jeff & Chris of Livingston, Montana and Todd & Rebecca of Mankato, Minnesota. The couple has six grandchildren.

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“Meet The New Artists” Show At The Art Center Opens January 6 scape takes on a new set of sights, sounds and smells.” Although the majority of Curtis’ photography skills are selftaught, he has taken several classes and studies the work of other photographers.

However, he believes that time spent in the field Every January the Art Center of Estes Park is pleased to feature the new artists that joined the Art Center the previous year. This year “Meet the New Artists” will feature three diverse and talented Colorado artists, photographer Curtis Ghent, oil painter Charles Peterman, and jeweler Eli Roehl. This show will open Friday, January 6 with a celebratory reception from 5-8:00 p.m. sponsored by Marcia Tavel and Jim and Anne Sneary.

We invite you to join us for this reception which is free and open to the public. This exhibition will be on display January 6February 12, 2017.

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and at Skinny’s in Breckenridge, Colorado. In the summer he travels to art shows throughout Colorado and neighboring states. His photography on slate and tile decorates homes and offices from coast to coast, as well as the lobbies of REMAX Advanced and Bank of Commerce Mortgage in Fort Collins, Colorado. Curtis is the photographer for the Vail Valley Foundation assigned to photograph the World Cup ski races held each year in Beaver Creek, Colorado.

Curtis currently resides in Loveland, Colorado.

Charles Peterman graduated from high

strong supportive group of art lovers.

The club brought in skilled outside teachers and this is how Charles met Julie Gilbert Pollard. Julie paints, writes art books, and teaches in the Phoenix area.

They became friends and Charles painted with Julie for many winters. The Petermans relocated to Pebble Creek, Arizona, another retirement community.

PPC had wonderful facilities and art shows. There Charles started taking on more art leadership roles including leading the major Spring Art Show.

Charles followed Julie from watercolor to liquid acrylics to oils. Like many new painters he was frustrated with his style and wanted to “loosen up.” He decided he wanted to emulate the style of George Coll, a gifted Colorado landscape oil painter. It turns out George lived just west of Loveland and also gave lessons.

George believed in big brushes, one stroke movements (get your brush off the canvas!), lots of paint, and paint fast. This was the start of a long relationship that still exists today. Charles has been painting with George every summer for nine years.

Charles believes in taking at least one significant piece of art education each year. This year he attended a three-day class with Dave Santillanes, a talented Fort Collins artist who has made a habit of showing up in Southwest Art magazine.

Eli (Eleanor) Roehl works in the pristine beauty in the shadow of Longs Peak. In this remote studio, her appreciation school, packed his bag and drove up the for nature is reflected in her unique oneroad to the University of Houston in of-a-kind art jewelry. Very concerned Houston, Texas. He entered in his long about protecting the environment, Eli uses wished for major in architecture. This recycled metals in abstract and expreswas back in the day when architects ren- sionistic designs. Her designs compliment dered drawings of their projects; northe stones she selects making each piece mally in ink and water color. This was truly unique. The colorful semi-precious Charles’ first introduction to art. stones in her designs often draw from the Charles put himself through school and vibrant colors of the Caribbean where she found that there were not enough hours once lived. In recent additions to her colin the day to work and go to school as an lection, Eli is incorporating Native Ameriarchitecture major, so he switched to can spirit and power fetishes in many of Business with a major in Accounting and her designs. Her elegance of style transforgot about art and architecture. lates into highly collectable jewelry that After graduating he was hired at Hewlitt appeals to an upscale, sophisticated marPackard in Loveland, CO where he enket. joyed a 30 year career. Charles was ofWhile visiting the Art Center you can fered early retirement and it was then also enjoy the art made by the remaining that his art adventure really started to artist members working in a wide variety take off. Free time was filled with hiking, of media including photography, charbackpacking, biking, and art lessons. coal, graphite, ceramics, fiber, jewelry, Charles started with some watercolor les- glass, mixed media, and paintings in wasons in Colorado. It was during summers tercolor, acrylic and oil. The Art Center in Loveland that Charles started attendof Estes Park is a nonprofit organization ing “quick draw” art lessons. They conwhich provides a facility to support the sisted of models performing one, two, work of local and regional artists, striving and three minute poses. It was exhaustto promote exhibition, education, and ing but he really learned how to capture excellence in the visual arts. Proceeds an object quickly. It also turned out to be benefit the artist and contribute to the his first situation where he got to meet Art Center’s education and community and know a real, skilled artist. outreach. The Art Center is located at Charles and his wife thought it was too 517 Big Thompson Avenue, in Middle cold in Loveland in the winter, and they Stanley Village, below Safeway and above decided to rent something in a small reSubway. For more information on exhibitirement community in the Phoenix area. tions, classes and presentations, please The community at West Brook had a call the Art Center at 970-586-5882 or strong art club and good facilities with a visit our website at artcenterofestes.com.

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Estes Outreach Announces Scholarships For Oil Painting And Drawing Classes

The creative arts ask us to take risks, fail, persist, experiment, and be delightfully surprisedâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;by our own skills! Outreach art classes invariably draw a mix of ages and experiences. And just because the one room schoolhouse is such a great idea, Estes Outreach is offering two scholarships to area high school students.

These scholarships will go to students who might not otherwise be able to afford the class, or who might shy away without this incentive. Outreach offers one scholarship to Oil Painting (a $100 value) and one scholarship to Drawing (an $80 value). These classes are an opportunity to let students dive deeper into these media and work alongside adults in

pursuit of their own creativity.

Oil Painting Instructor Dawn Normali Wednesdays, 6-8:30 p.m.

January 11 - February 8 Location: Estes Park High School Art Rm 232 Fee: $150 / Five sessions (includes $40 supply fee) Drawing Instructor Peter Gaustad Tuesdays, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

January 24 - April 11 Location: Estes Park High School Room 111

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Marshall Phares Wins The Match Bobcat wrestlers had to wait about a half hour Dec. 14 to start their scheduled match with Faith Christian when the Eagles were delayed by traffic conditions coming from Arvada.

Once the action started the home team came away with a decisive 47-27 win, allowing the Eagles only two wins on the mat. All the Bobcatsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; wins were by pin or forfeit. A sportsmanship penalty cost one team point.

Caden Brown, Finn Tierney, Marshall Phares and Eric Todd put together a

string of pins to effectively clinch the team victory for the Bobcats.

The Bobcatsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; final scheduled home action is Jan. 21, 2017 at 5:30 p.m.

Estes Park 47, Faith Christian 27: 106 Waters FC forfeit; 113 Castaneda FC f; 120 Herrera FC f; 126 double ff; 132 Sumner FC d Kitchen 15-10; 138 Brown EP p Dunn; 145 Tierney EP p Samudio; 152 Phares EP p Cardie; 160 Todd EP p Smith; 170 Louk EP f; 182 Spivey FC p Scott; 195 Cox EP f; 220 Johnson EP f; 285 Bryson EP f.

Trail Trekkers, a local EP hiking club, on their annual Christmas Hike to Christmas Tree Rock on December 23. Christmas songs were sung, treats were shared and good will was in abundance. "%* (! *! * %(( * ) %(# Photo by Derald DeYoung.

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Thirteen Cat wrestlers headed southeast on Friday to compete in a two-day team dual tournament at Weld Central High School in Keenesburg. Estes would dual seven times and end up with three team wins against four team losses. Wins would come against teams from John F. Kennedy (51-12), Strasburg (33-24), and Wiggins (33-30). Losses would come against Glenwood Springs (54-24), Frederick (52-24), Palmer Ridge (42-41) and Valor Christian (33-24). It was a good tournament for the Cats as all wrestlers got good mat time, experience and each picked up at least one win. Individual Varsity records from Saturday include: 126 - Fr., Zac Scanlan (1-6) 132 - Jr., Hunter Kitchen (5-2), 2 wins by pin 138 - Sr., Caden Brown (4-1), 4 wins by pin

138/145 - Fr., Nathan Fitzpatrick (3-1), 2 wins by pin 145 - Jr., Finn Tierney (1-3) 145/152 - Jr., Marshall Phares (1-3) 152 - Jr., Dennis Campos (1-3), 1 win by pin 160 - Sr., Eric Todd (6-1), 1 win by pin 170 - Sr., Jacob Louk (2-2), 1 win by pin 170 - Fr., Owen Scott (3-0) 182 - Fr., Cade Cox (5-1) 182/195 - Sr., Wyatt Johnson (4-3) 220 - Fr., Russell Bryson (3-4) Christmas Break is here for the Cat Wrestlers. Next action will be the second week of January with an out of conference triangular against Middle Park/Gilpin County in Blackhawk on January 10th, followed by a home Patriot League triangular against Highland/Platte Valley on January 12th.

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EVRPD Winter Sports And Events Youth Sports Little Hoopsters Basketball (3 & 4 year olds) Little Hoopsters is a developmental basketball program for 3 & 4 year olds.

100% parent/guardian participation is required. It is Saturday mornings only, for six weeks from 2/11/17-3/18/17. It is from 9-9:45 a.m. and will be at the Middle School Gym. Registration is from 12/12/16-1/23/17. The cost is $25/InDistrict and $30/Out-of-District.

Junior Jammers Basketball (K-1st Grade) Junior Jammers is an instructional basketball program for K-1st grade. This year we are teaming up with the Denver Junior Nuggets program! Each player will receive a Junior Nuggets branded jersey and two tickets to a Denver Nuggets game! Junior Jammers is Saturday mornings only. It is located at the Elementary School Gym, 9-9:45 a.m., from 2/11/17-3/18/17. Registration is from 12/12/16-1/23/17. Registration is $50 InDistrict/$60 Out-of-District.

Youth Basketball League In the Youth Basketball League, players participate on a team and practice twice a week and have six Saturday morning games. This year we are teaming up with the Denver Junior Nuggets program!

Each player will receive a Junior Nuggets branded jersey and two tickets to a Denver Nuggets game! Practice days and times are based on gym and coaches availability. Practices begin the week of February 7, 2017. Games are Saturday mornings from 2/11/17-3/18/17. Games times are between 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and are located at either the Elementary School Gym or Middle School Gym. Divisions are co-rec: 2nd-3rd grade, 4th-5th grade, and 6th-8th grade. **A minimum of 16 players in a division must be registered on the final day of early registration to ensure two teams. If there is not a minimum of 16 players, 6th graders may be combined with the 4th-5th grade teams.

Registration is from 12/12/16-1/23/17.

Registration is $50 In-District/$60 Outof-District.

Coaches/Referees Wanted The EVRPD is in need of qualified referees and volunteer coaches for Youth Basketball. Available practice times are based off of gym availability, but are primarily in the evening starting at 5:30 p.m. for one hour a day/twice a week. If you coach and your child is a participant, your child’s registration will be waived, you’ll receive a coaches hoodie, EVRPD coffee tumbler, and one team photo. Basketball referees are needed.

Paid or volunteer positions are available.

If you are interested in reffing or coaching, or for more information about our programs, please contact us.

Registration/Contact Us You may register and pay on-line at www.evrpd.com via PayPal using a credit card or debit card only, or you may drop-in to the Recreation Office @ Stanley Park, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday, to fill out a registration form and pay using cash, check, or credit card.

Late registrations will be taken on a “space-available” basis only and can only be done at the Recreation Office @ Stanley Park (no online registration available). Activity scholarships are available through the Estes Valley Youth Activity Assistance Fund. Applications are available at the EVRPD office. For more information, contact Cheryl Sarnwick at 970-586-8189 or at Cheryl@evrpd.com Adult Sports 4v4 Adult Co-Rec Volleyball League; Registration Closes January 23, 2017 Join us this winter on Wednesday nights for co-rec adult volleyball. There will be seven regular season matches, each consisting of three games per night.

All games played during the season (total of 21), will count towards a team’s overall record. The top four teams will play in a single elimination tournament at the end of the season. There must be at least two women on the court at all times. Games are 4 v 4 and cross-courts will be used in the gym. No more than 12 players on a roster. The league is limited to the first 8 teams paid and registered. There must be a minimum of four teams registered to run the league.

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

Women’s AA Group

visitors to attend these open meetings.

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

Al-Anon Newcomers

Tuesdays at 6 p.m. St. Bart’s Church.

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

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

Estes Park Al-Anon

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

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

363 E. Elkhorn Ave. Guests are welcome.

Call 970-586-4268 for more info.

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

AA Meeting Allenspark

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.

Teams may get on a wait list. If there are 4-8 teams on the wait list, games may be played on Thursday nights. Players must be 16 years old or older by February 1, 2017. There is a required captain’s meeting on Thursday, January 26, 2017, 6:00 p.m. at the Recreation Offices at Stanley Park (380 Community Drive). Registration: 12/19/16-1/23/17. Session: 2/1/173/22/17. Game day: Wednesdays. Game times: 7:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Location: Estes Park Middle School Gym. Fee: $240/Team.

Adult Open Gyms Basketball & Pickleball Adult open gyms have started! Adult Basketball: Mondays, 7-9 p.m. at the Middle School Gym. **Please note Thursdays have been cancelled. Adult Pickleball: Mondays, 7-9 p.m.; Thursdays & Saturdays, 8-10 a.m. at The Pavilion at the Estes Park Event Center. The cost for open gyms is $5 for drop-in or $40 for a punch pass (10 punches, 20% savings).

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

38th Annual Frost Giant 5K & 10K Run Help us raise money for our Youth Sports Scholarships! Each year, the Estes Valley Recreation & Park District distributes up to $2,000 worth of youth

sports scholarships for local children to play recreation sports. The 38th Annual Frost Giant 5K & 10K Run helps raise money to give kids an opportunity to play sports in our community! This year our goal is to raise enough money for 50 scholarships! The Frost Giant race will be Sunday, January 29, 2017. The 5K is at 11a.m. The 10K is at 12 p.m. Run one race or both! Costumes highly encouraged! The race starts at the Estes Park Municipal Building. Male and Female Divisions are: 0-14, 15-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & up. There are awards for the overall 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place male and female winners. For age division awards, the 1st through 3rd place winners receive medals. All participants receive a long sleeve race shirt with their registration. Registration starts Monday, November 21 and can be done online at active.com and ends 11:59 p.m. Thursday, January 25, 2017. Drop-off registration can be done at the Recreation Office @ Stanley Park; 380 Community Drive, Estes Park, CO 80517. Registration fees are as follows: Before 5 p.m. January 29, 2017: 1 race and 1 shirt $30.00; Both races and 1 shirt $35.00. On Race Day: 1 race and 1 shirt $35.00; Both Races and 1 shirt $40.00.

Volunteers Needed We are in need of course marshals to help encourage runners as well as give them simple directions (point them in the right direction) to keep them on course. Course marshals will work from about 10:30 a. m. until about 1:30 p. m.

Volunteers receive a race t-shirt.

For more information or to volunteer, please Cheryl Sarnwick, 586-8189, or cheryl@evrpd.com.

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Pickleball Power! Learn To Play Clinic To Be Held In January 2017 Maybe you have never played pickleball. You might have seen it in different parks around your city or here in Stanley Park. If you have never heard of or tried it, you’re missing out on one of the fastest growing sports in the world. Pickleball has existed for more than 50 years, but its playability, simple rules, inexpensive equipment and accessibility for all ages has spawned a meteoric rise in popularity. Estes Valley Recreation and Park District will be offering a pickleball clinic January 19, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. The clinic organizer is Jay Readinger and Mary Lou Gallup, who are the USA Pickleball Association (USAPA) District Ambassadors for Northern Colorado and Fort Collins.

The clinic will cover the basic rules necessary to play the game, core strategies for player court position, and shots you need to be successful (i.e. serves, returns, third-shot options, dinking, volleying, and overheads) will be taught and drilled. If players are successful with these we can add blocking and lobs for more advanced players.

Participants can be first-time players wanting to get to know the game or intermediate or advanced players eager to take their play to the next level. Players who know how to play can benefit from connecting the strategies taught.

Who: Anyone ages eight and up who want to learn to play pickleball When: January 19, 2017 8 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Where: Estes Park Event Center Pavilion Fee: $15 ($5 drop-in fee waived for clinic participants) How to Register Contact: Jean McGuire vie email jean.mcguire7777@gmail.com or call EVRPD @ 970-586-8189.

Here are some fun facts according to Best Pickleball Paddle Reviews The History of Pickleball Fact #1. Three dads invented the sport in 1965 as a way to entertain their children during summer. The families resided on Bainbridge Island, Washington. Joel Pritchard, Bill Bell, and Barney McCallum fashioned handmade equipment and based the simple rules on the existing sports of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong. They used a badminton court, tennis net, ping pong paddles and a wiffle-type ball because that’s what they had on hand.

Fact #2. The sport has nothing to do with pickles. It got its name from the Pritchard’s cocker spaniel, Pickles, who loved to chase to the ball, McCallum told the USAPA. Pickles had a habit of running off with the ball during matches.

Play and Pro Facts Fact #3. You can play indoors or outdoors. The court uses doubles badminton measurements and a modified

tennis net. Other equipment consists of a paddle and a plastic ball with holes in it.

Fact #4. The sport has its own national governing body, the United States of America Pickleball Association (USAPA).

Fact #5. Although it began as a sport for all ages and skill levels, a professional level of competition developed. These pros compete in annual tournaments nationally and on a worldwide basis. A teaching association, the International Pickleball Teaching Professional Association (IPTPA), exists to maintain quality levels amongst teachers and coaches.

Fact #6. It’s an adaptive sport. The USAPA website provides a free download of the rules for wheelchair adaption.

Fact #7. According to the Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA) there are more than 2.5 million pickleball players in the U.S. as of 2016.

Fact #8. According to the USAPA, you have more than 15,000 courts to play on in the U.S. alone. The sport has gained popularity internationally and you’ll find these demands, but rather have employed To The Editor: courts in Canada and many Asian and At a regular meeting of the Park Hospi- legal councilors at the expense of EPMC European locations, too. and therefore of the EPMC taxpayers, to tal District, Board of Directors, on Dec. Fact #9. Due to its worldwide populardefend their actions. These funds, likely 6, 2016, a large group of Estes Park citiity, the International Federation of Pickto be in the thousands of dollars and zens who use EPMC for their medical leball (IFP) was founded. Its member care, presented, through a spokesperson, growing daily, could be better used in countries include the U.S., Canada, supporting caregivers involved in direct a number of grievances that have led to patient care. their loss of confidence in the interim CEO, and the Board President.

As a taxpayer living in the Park Hospital District for the past 24 years, and user of This group of citizens demanded the imEPMC for my personal medical care, I mediate termination of the interim CEO's To The Editor: continue to support the citizens demand employment and the immediate resignaWe all owe a huge debt of gratitude to tion of the Board President, as a significant that the interim CEO's employment be the local engineers (mainly from Van answer to restoring confidence in the med- terminated immediately, and that the Horn Engineering) who have volunteered Board President immediately resign beical center administration. their time to review the new floodplain fore unnecessarily using more taxpayer engineering studies of the Estes Valley Neither of the two persons named funds for trying to defend their actions. watersheds. These studies were required above have, of this date, responded to after the 2013 flood to analyze the hydrolJohn D. Cooper, MD ogy and to eventually create new floodplain maps. These new floodplain maps will be used to regulate any development or construction adjacent to our waterways Our goal is to always provide the into the foreseeable future. They will also are hateful, hurtful, or vicious tobest service possible to our commu- wards another individual or group of be the basis for determining what propernity. We accept and print letters to ties will be required to have flood insurpeople. This has always been our the editor regardless of the submitpolicy because we believe a courte- ance, especially downtown. ters opinion or subject matter. We try ous, respectful approach to commuThe consultants hired to complete these to print everything as space allows. studies, understandably, are always going nicating is the best way to make a We welcome opinions from all perto err on the side of caution. Local, State, real difference. We do require your and Federal engineers will also embrace spectives because it provides the name to be a part of your letter to the conservative calculations of their conopportunity for each of us to learn the editor. and develop our own opinion on any If you would like to submit your letter sultants, also understandable. No body wants to have to say they underestimated important issue. to the editor, email it to the impacts of the next big flooding event, However, we do not print letters that kris@estesparknews.com.

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France, Great Britain, India and Spain.

Fun Pickleball Facts Fact #10. As the popularity of the game grew, so did its spectators. You can watch matches and learn how to play better all day on The Pickleball Channel.

Fact #11. The first world tournament occurred in 1976 at the South Center Athletic Club in Tukwila, Washington.

Fact #12. The first permanent court for the sport was constructed in 1967.

Fact #13. Truly a sport for all ages, 68 percent of its players are aged 60 years or older.

Fact #14. The first annual U.S. Open Championship for the sport occurred in 2016.

Fact #15. The sport’s popularity extends to both genders almost equally: 53 percent of players are male and 47 percent are female. That makes it easy to put together a mixed doubles team.

Fact #16. Many U.S. schools now teach the sport in grade school and junior high school physical education classes, says the USAPA. Fact #17. It’s played as a singles or doubles game. The IFP and USAPA provide rules for both, and modified rules exist for mixed games with standing and wheelchair players.

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with the potential loss of property and/or life.

When the time comes for public review and comment for the preliminary results of these studies. There are very few people in a small town willing, or capable, of doing this volunteer job for the benefit of their community. Without their efforts, we would be saddled with the most stringent regulations, with a high likelihood of overkill. Some would say that's a good thing, but for those with property and businesses on the edge of the floodplain, it creates the potential for an unfair loss of property rights.

Through the efforts of these local engineers, we will end up with more fair and reasonable regulations guiding our interactions with the waterways in the Estes alley for decades to come. And they aren't charging us a dime!

Thank all of you very, very much, Frank Theis

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Roger W. Jones Des Moines, Iowa and Estes Park, CO Roger W. Jones, 75, died at home in Des Moines on December 24, 2016, surrounded by his family, following a brief battle with an aggressive cancer.

Roger was born to R. Tennyson Jones and Marion (Burton) Jones, in Rewey, WI. Roger graduated from Platteville High School and earned a B.S. in accounting from the University of Wisconsin, Madison. Following his graduation, he joined the accounting firm of Kiesling Associates in Madison, and ultimately moved to Des Moines to manage the Des Moines office. Roger retired as a partner of the firm after 47 years. After his retirement, he was elected twice to the board of the National Exchange Carrier Association.

In July, 1978, he married Judith Brannon and together they raised their children, Bill and Annie. The family enjoyed traveling and especially time in Estes Park. Roger and Judy traveled to all 50 states and several foreign countries, including a trip to Roger’s ancestral home in Wales. They were still traveling in November, when symptoms of Roger’s disease began.

Roger was a hard-working man, dedicated to his clients and his employees.

He was even more dedicated to his family. He was kind, funny, and intelli-

gent, with a strong sense of ethics and compassion. Others consistently described him as “one of the nicest people I know.” He was a long-time member of West Des Moines United Methodist Church and an associate member of United Methodist Church of Estes Park.

Roger is survived by his wife of 38 years, Judy Brannon, his son, William B. Jones of Des Moines, daughter Anne B. Jones (Michael Kovacs) of Orlando, FL, his brother Robert W. Jones (Arlene) of, WI, and sister-in-law Christine Jones of FL, fifteen nieces and nephews and many friends. He was predeceased by his parents, Tennyson and Marion Jones, brother John W. Jones, and one niece.

Funeral services will be on Friday, December 30 at 10:30 a.m. at West Des Moines United Methodist Church, West Des Moines, IA. His body has been cremated and interment will be held later.

Memorials in his name may be directed to the School of Business Fund c/o The University of Wisconsin Foundation, 1848 University Avenue, Madison, WI 53726 or the West Des Moines United Methodist Church Endowment Fund, 720 Grand Avenue, West Des Moines, IA 50265 or to Crossroads Ministry of Estes Park Foundation, P.O. Box 3616, Estes Park, CO 80517.

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Randy Ray Richter Randy Ray Richter 61, passed away on Monday, December 19, 2016 at home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in Marion, Kansas to Jesse Clayton and Lila Grace (Schmidt) Richter. He was a graduate of Peabody High School.

He retired from Baker Farms. Randy had a great love for his family and doing things for others.

He is survived by his wife Patti Richter; sons, Josh (Shawna) Richter and Noah (Alex) Richter; grandchildren Cheyenn West, Sienna Richter and Samantha Richter; brothers Jroy (Vickie) Richter and Bradley (Sherri) Richter; sister Sandy (Steve) Murphree;

many other family and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents Jesse and Lila Richter and his grandparents Alvin and Hester Richter, Sam and Justine Schmidt.

Services will be held 1:00 p.m., Friday, December 30 at Aulne United Methodist Church, Aulne, Kansas.

Memorials may be designated in his memory to Aulne UMC Youth Mission, 1405 Pawnee Rd., Marion, KS 66861 or the Good Shepherd Hospice, 301 N. Main St #300, Newton, KS 67114. Baker Funeral Home Peabody has charge.

Condolences may be left for the family at www.bakerfhvc.com

Dr. Cecilia Ann Martin Dr. Cecilia Ann Martin 82 of Greeley, died peacefully after a short illness in Greeley on December 5, 2017. Her last thoughts were of those dear to her heart. Her ashes will be placed next to her parents in Ft. Worth, Texas.

As a friend, colleague, and teacher, Cecilia is remembered as a person of genuine warmth and caring, touching the lives of those who knew and worked with her. With a strong sense of integrity, she was committed to making differences in others lives.

Beginning her career in Texas, she became a leader in the field of physical education. As the Fort Worth public school system Director of Health and Physical Education, Cecilia pioneered the implementation of elementary physical education curricula taught by certified teachers in 133 schools.

Throughout her life she was an ardent supporter and advocate for girl’s and women’s athletic programs.

After completing her doctorate in Educational Administration at the University of Northern Colorado in 1974, she took a position at Colorado State University (CSU) in the Department of Physical Education.

As a faculty member and the depart-

ment head until her retirement, she was instrumental in transitioning the CSU Physical Education program to the Department of Exercise and Sports Science, adding the sports medicine and health promotion academic tracks. She helped create new departmental learning spaces and establishing the CSU Adult Fitness Program.

Through diligence, integrity, commitment, and good humor Cecelia gained respect campus wide among students, faculty, staff, and administrators.

Retirement in 1996 brought time with friends (many she considered her family of choice) and her beloved dogs. She traveled and gave service to others. As a 15-year volunteer, she provided support to patients, their families, and nurses at Greeley hospital and surgery centers.

A celebration of Cecilia’s life will be held at the Eaton Country Club, 37661 Co. Rd. 39, Eaton, CO, on January 7, 2017 from 3-5 p.m. Contributions may be made in Cecilia’s memory to Pathways Hospice, Paws and People, or a charity of choice in care of Allnutt Funeral Service, 702 13th St., Greeley, CO 80631. Friends may view the online obituary and send condolences at www.allnutt.com.

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Employment

Employment Part-time Reservationists

NOW HIRING CASHIERS & ASSOCIATES Apply in person at True Value 461 E Wonderview Avenue Upper Stanley Village

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

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970-577-7517

Work from home - basic computer & people skills needed. 303-902-2201

VISITING ANGELS is coming to Estes Park!

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CAREGIVERS to work all shifts.$12 /hr Must be able to pass background, MVR check and drug screen.

970-577-1870 or email

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ESTES PARK SCHOOL DISTRICT R-3 WORK WHILE YOUR CHILD IS IN SCHOOL - ESTES PARK SCHOOL DISTRICT R-3 SCHOOL NUTRITION SERVICES WORKER Interested applicants must apply online at www.applitrack.com/estesschools/onlineapp/.

Only online applications are accepted.

Now Hiring for: Pharmacy Clerk - Start at $10.00. Up to $16.00 depending on experience

Applicant apply at: www.safeway.com/careers

See full posting at www.estesschools.org/Employment.

Position open until filled. School kitchen experience preferred. $10.11- $11.44/hr. depending upon experience.

Estes Park School District R-3 Is An Equal Opportunity Employer

JOIN THE STREAMSIDE TEAM! Front Desk Agent

ADMIN ASST for Real Estate Office Part-time permanent position 2 days a week Gen'l office duties incl. phones, greeting clients, proficient with Word, Xcel Send resume to: Range Realty, Ltd., PO Box 1604, Estes Park, CO 80517 or email to: info@rangerealty.com

Part time winter/full time summer Fill out application at: Streamside on Fall River 1260 Fall River Rd, Estes Park Or send resume to info@streamsideonfallriver.com

COLLECTION SYSTEMS OPERATOR/TRAINEE Upper Thompson Sanitation District is accepting applications for a full-time Collection Systems OpP.O. Box 568 • Estes Park, CO 80517 erator. Minimum qualifications include a high school Pic 970486-4544 • Fax: 970486-1049 diploma or GED, mechanical aptitude and physical www.utsd.org ability to lift up to 50 pounds. The successful candidate must acquire and maintain a valid State of Colorado Class B Commercial driver’s license and reside within a 30 minute response time of the Upper Thompson Sanitation District office, at posted speed limits.

Upper Thompson Sanitation District is a drug and tobacco free work place. Prior to employment, the successful candidate is required to complete employment and substance screening, including a pre-placement physical and background investigation.

Operator starting pay is $17.00/hour in addition to a competitive employee benefit package, including health insurance and retirement.

The complete job description and employment applications are available online at www.utsd.org, or at the District Administration office, 2196 Mall Road, M – F 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Applications may be returned to the Administration office, by email to todd@utsd.org, or by mail to: Upper Thompson Sanitation District; Attn: Todd Krula, Collections Superintendent; P.O. Box 568; Estes Park, CO 80517.

Position open until filled.

Upper Thompson Sanitation District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Police Department Hiring Range $25.85 – $28.44 per hour Non-Exempt Position Close Date: Open Until Filled (Town employment application required)

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

The status of applications will be communicated via e-mail. By choice, the Town of Estes Park is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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ESTES PARK SCHOOL DISTRICT R-3 Full-Time Custodian Estes Park School District R-3 is accepting applications for one full-time, year-round CUSTODIAL position. Salary range is $12.77 to $14.45 per hour, with benefits. The successful candidate must be able to pass a drug test, background check, and physical demands/lift test. Applicants must be at least 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.

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Contact Janet Bielmaier with questions: 970-586-4439 x3201.

Estes Park School District R-3 Is An Equal Opportunity Employer

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