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Quota Club Members of the Quota Club of Estes Park are proud to have helped provide their 19th ambulance to our community. See page 10

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Town Board Emails Soon Available On-Demand The Town of Estes Park's Information Technology Division and Town Clerk's Office are preparing to launch a new service allowing users to access emails sent to, and by, members of the Town Board. While most emails have always been available to the public upon request, this is an effort to make official communications more easily accessible and as transparent as possible. This service will be available to each board member for participation at his or her discretion.

Emails that will not be posted to the public site are those protected by the Colorado Open Records Act, such as contract negotiations, attorney-client privilege and personnel matters.

Members of the public may add the term "private" to the subject line if they prefer the email not be posted to the public site. Public email addresses included in the "to," "from," "cc," or "bcc" fields will not be visible on the site. However, all information contained in the body of the email will be posted by the system. If requested by the public, emails that are not posted will still be released when they are not protected by the Colorado Open Records Act. Town Board emails will be accessible through the Town's website at www.estes.org/boardemails starting March 31. No login or password will be required.

For more information about this service, please contact the Town Clerk's office at townclerk@estes.org or 970-577-4777.

Volunteer With Restorative Justice Partnership Community Group Conference training April 21-22 The Estes Valley Restorative Justice Partnership (EVRJP) will offer training for individuals interested in becoming facilitators for the Community Group Conference program April 21-22. The training will take place each day from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in rooms 202/203 at Town Hall, 170 MacGregor Ave. Interested individuals must complete an application (by April 15) and background check. For more information or to request an application, please contact EVRJP Manager and Executive Director Melissa Westover at 970-577-3829 or mwestover@estes.org. Applications can also be found at www.estes.org/restorativejustice.

Trainees will learn about the history of

Restorative Justice, how the process is used within the legal system, and how it applies locally. Extensive information and training will be provided on the Community Group Conference model and how the principles of repair, reconciliation, reintegration, responsibility, restitution and respect are applied within the process.

Restorative Justice is widely used throughout the world and is common in Colorado at all levels of the justice system, in schools, and in the Colorado Department of Human Services. The program is in its 13th year in Estes Park and is built around volunteers and community involvement. For more information, visit www.estes.org/restorativejustice or call 970-577-3829.

Next Mayor’s Chat Is Thursday, April 6 Estes Park Mayor Todd Jirsa invites community members to join him for a Mayor's Chat Thursday, April 6 at 8 a.m. at Good Samaritan Society - Estes Park Village, 1901 Ptarmigan Trail. 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.

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Missing Man’s Body Discovered In Longs Peak Area Early morning Sunday, March 19, a search began for a 39-year-old man named Pawel Abramczyk, from Thornton, Colorado in the Longs Peak area. His body was discovered by Rocky Mountain National Park Search and Rescue team members at noon, half way up The Loft.

The man was last seen at the top of The Loft at approximately 9:30 a.m.

Saturday, March 18. He was winter mountaineering with two acquaintances when he reportedly decided to descend to return to the Longs Peak Trailhead. The three men had left the Longs Peak Trailhead Saturday at 2:30

a.m. with the intent to summit Longs Peak.

When the other two men arrived back at the Longs Peak Trailhead later in the day, the third man’s vehicle was still in the parking area. They contacted park rangers at 6:15 p.m. to report the third member of their party was overdue.

As is standard for all fatalities that occur in Rocky Mountain National Park, an investigation is ongoing. The man’s body was recovered by a long line helicopter operation at 6:30 p.m. and transferred to the Boulder County Coroner’s Office.

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

On March 16 at 7:50 a.m. police responded to a report of an unsecured dumpster in the 100 block of W. Elkhorn Avenue. On site a 30 year old male from Estes Park was issued a citation for a violation against the wildlife protection ordinance.

On March 18 at 9:39 p.m. police were

called to a disturbance in the 300 block of E. Wonderview Ave. Upon arrival they arrested a 28 year old male from Westminster, CO and charged him with two counts of third degree assault, one count of criminal mischief and one count of obstructing a peace officer/emergency medical personnel.

The victims were a 23 year old female and a 55 year old male. He was transported to Larimer County Detention Center.

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

March 13 At 2:44 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to stage at 901 N. Saint Vrain Ave. to assist LCSO. At 11:32 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to 2115 Fall River Rd. for a reported structure fire.

March 14 At 9:57 a.m. the EVFPD was paged to 646 Meadowview Dr. to assist the Estes Park Ambulance.

At 10:27 a.m. the EVFPD was paged to 3450 Fall River Rd. to assist the Estes Park Ambulance.

At 7:19 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to a possible illegal burn.

March 16 At 10:23 p.m. an EVFPD officer was paged to 1200 Timber Mountain Ln. for a detector activation.

March 17 At 1:26 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to 811 Fawn Ln. to assist the Estes Park Ambulance.

At 7:36 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to 3133 Fish Creek Rd. for a reported structure fire.

At 8:27 p.m. an EVFPD officer was paged to the area of Hwy. 36 and Muggins Gulch Ln. on a smoke investigation.

March 18 At 7:37 a.m. an EVFPD officer was paged to 686 Moreau Ln. for an alarm activation.

At 4:26 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to the area of Graves Ave. on a smoke investigation.

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Estes Valley Recreation And Park District Launches A New Brand Identity Estes Valley Recreation and Park District (EVRPD), the provider of numerous recreational opportunities in Estes Valley, is excited to announce the launch of their new brand identity, starting with a new logo.

As part of the District’s initiative to create a fresh look throughout its properties and establish a well-rounded recreational program for its customers, the District thought it best to start with a fresh brand.

“We are on a trajectory to build a leading recreational program for the residents and visitors in Estes Valley,” said Tom Carosello, EVRPD Executive Director. “It has been close to 30 years since the District has had a brand facelift, and, with the opening of the Estes Valley Community Center, the time was right to update our look.”

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by Dawn Wilson, Marketing and Communications Manager for EVRPD, the program started with an evaluation of the District products, review of brands from other park and recreation departments throughout the U.S., and a determination of the District’s unique selling proposition.

“It wasn’t just about the single District logo; it was about finding a way to bring the identity of all of our properties together with one unified message,” said Ms. Wilson. “We evaluated what the District represents, what the District offers.

From that we determined that a package of logos made the most sense to communicate the wide variety of recreational opportunities within the District under an umbrella brand identity.”

The District is unique in Estes Park. It is the only entity that offers a one-stop recreational experience where guests can eat, stay and play. Visitors and residents can stay at one of two campgrounds, take a dip in the indoor pool, let their dogs off leash at the Estes Park dog park and rent a paddleboard on Lake Estes.

There are several fishing opportunities within the District – Mary’s Lake, Lake Estes and the Big Thompson River. More casual recreational opportunities include

strolling along the Lake Estes Trail, hiking along Fish Creek Trail or renting a surrey-type pedal cart at the Lake Estes Marina.

Drop in for a game of pickleball or sign up for a tennis lesson. Enjoy a meal of tasty barbeque at Smokin’ Dave’s at The Hangar, the restaurant at the District’s 18-hole golf course, or play a short round of golf at our 9-hole golf course. The options are endless for a full day of fun within the District, all of which are now open for the summer season or will be open by mid-May. In addition, within nine months the District will open the 70,000-square foot Estes Valley Community Center, where residents and visitors will be able to exercise, socialize and learn in a state-of-the-art, multigenerational facility.

“Each of the logos incorporates the unique characteristics of that department,” said Mr. Carosello. “For example, the District logo incorporates a fish, tree and elk as symbols of Estes Valley while the community center logo features a sense of community.

The logo will be rolled out over the course of the next year, starting with online communications and marketing materials. The District will work the new brand into staff shirts and products for sale in our marina, golf and campground stores in the summer season. The final stage of incorporation will be new signs throughout the District, starting with the new monument sign for the Estes Valley Community Center later this year.

About Estes Valley Recreation and Park District: Estes Valley Recreation and Park District is a quasi-municipal corporation and political subdivision of the State of Colorado. Established in 1955, the organization’s goals are to plan, direct, organize and implement recreational programs, manage facilities and provide public park and recreation opportunities for residents and visitors of the District, an area that encompasses 320 square miles.

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Arts And Commerce After Hours Event District. Since the EVPC holds a membership dinner in April, the next Arts and Commerce happening, hosted by the Rocky Mountain Conservancy, will be 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, May 18 at the RMNP Fall River Visitor Center and the Gateway Stores. All local artists and businesses are encouraged to attend.

The Arts and Commerce After Hours Networking event held the 3rd Thursday, as usual, proved to be a great place to meet friends and make mutually advantageous arrangements. Thomas Beck and Laura Davis hosted the happening at the offices of TW Beck Architects, and their artwork was displayed on the walls, both the firm’s architectural designs and Laura’s photographic collages.

Our village is best when we all pool our efforts. The creative buffet, provided by Jubilations Catering, featured Palisade Baked Brie (in a bread ring sur-

rounded by fruit) and an artichoke dip with a variety of breads. The libations were provided by the cooperative efforts of the local craft beverage contingency (Elkins Distillery, Estes Park Brewery, Lumpy Ridge Brewing Company, Rock Cut Brewing Company, and Snowy Peaks Winery). This month’s door prize was a bottle of wine from Snowy Peaks Winery.

Arts and Commerce is the brainchild of the Estes Park Partners for Commerce (EVPC) and the Estes Arts

Older American’s Month Awards In May-Nominate Now! Nominate a senior volunteer, and a family caregiver who have given much to our community.

They’ve given us years of wisdom and experience. May is Older Americans Month, a perfect opportunity to show our appreciation for the older adults and caregivers in our community.

The Larimer County Office on Aging will host an awards ceremony on May 11, 2017 honoring one outstanding senior volunteer and one outstanding family caregiver in our community. The Office on Aging is requesting nominations from the public for these awards. All nomination forms must be turned in or postmarked by April 14, 2017. Nomination forms and criteria for the awards can be found at www.larimer.org/seniors or by calling the Office on Aging at [970] 4987751.

Since 1963, communities across the nation have come together to celebrate Older Americans Month—a proud tradition that shows our nation’s commitment to recognizing the contributions and achievements of older Americans.

For more information, contact Katy Mason, Larimer County Office on Aging, [970] 498-7759, kmason@larimer.org.

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A New Way Of Educating

By: Board of Education Treasurer, Jason Cushner What do young people need in order to thrive in today’s complex global society?

What knowledge, skills and attributes will enable them to succeed in work, higher education, and their community?

These are important questions because, when our youth thrive, our community thrives.

Educators, community members, and students are coming together to look closely at these questions, and they are inviting everyone (including you!) to be involved. As part of Estes Thrives, a learner-driven community engagement initiative, they are working together to create a bright future for students and our community. Right now, Estes Thrives and the Estes Park School District are pioneering an innovative way to create the district’s future. In most school districts, leaders create and follow their own agenda, and then simply inform the community about it. Here, community input is integral to establishing the vision of how we educate students for success in our ever-changing world.

Together, the Estes Park School District and Estes Thrives are hosting a series of Neighborhood Learning Conversations (NLCs) to get community input on the knowledge, skills, and attributes that our high school graduates need to succeed.

NLCs are 90-minute discussions in which a group of 4-12 people convene in a home, coffee shop, school, or pretty much anywhere - to talk about the future of education in Estes Park. Information gathered through NLCs will be used to help frame the ongoing work of the Estes Park School District and to identify points of consensus regarding graduation requirements. This process was developed and facilitated with Eagle Rock School and Professional Development Center.

Several NLCs have already been held in Estes Park. Participants of the NLCs included local seniors, parents, business owners, teachers, administrators, and students. Their comments have been overwhelmingly positive. One participant said, “This is fantastic. I enjoy the format of the NLCs. Change is most effective when it is directed by the community it will impact. ” Another was en-

couraged by what the future holds: “I’m so excited about the direction the schools are traveling.”

The discussions have been lively and focused on envisioning students graduating from our schools, ready to step into happy, productive lives. The NLCs are purposefully called “conversations” because they are intended to be a twoway street. The facilitators invite participants to share their vision of what graduates should know and be able to do. Then, facilitators share information from the district about the innovative practices they have begun. NLC participants have emphasized the importance of critical thinking, creativity, empathy, writing, perseverance, and building robots and race cars (the last two came from a forward-thinking kindergartener!)

The results from the NLCs will be shared and discussed at a public Community Learning Conversation at the Estes Park High School Commons on May 11th from 5:30-7 p.m. The Professional Development Center at Eagle Rock will facilitate this program. Free childcare and refreshments will be available. The discussions will be held in Spanish and English. Organizers hope to have a huge turnout of anyone in the community who cares about our schools and future.

Get involved! If you would like to host or attend an NLC, or join this process in any capacity, please email estesthrives@gmail.com or call (970) 586-2361. Hosts need only to invite people that they know to their home or other location (or the district can provide a location). Then, the district will find a facilitator and note-taker to take care of the rest! An eager group of volunteers were trained by Eagle Rock and are available to run the conversations.

One host said, “What more could I ask for than sitting in my living room with good people and good food, discussing the future of our schools?” Facilitators are available in both Spanish and English, and NLCs can be scheduled until May 1st.

As one participant said, “I think this is a fabulous idea! I really am looking forward to what our community has to say!”

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Observatory Open House And Program About NASA’s Mission To Pluto And Beyond

Estes Park United Methodist Church 1509 Fish Hatchery Road 970-586-4153 www.estesparkumc.org www.krevlp.org KREV-LP 104.7 FM Sunday Morning Worship 9:45AM Message from Reverend Tom Towns Coffee Hour 10:45AM Adult Sunday School 11am

We are having the 1st ever UMC Chili Cook-Off March 26th – 11:30 am at the Church Plan to stay for this fun!

There will also be soup available for those who don’t like chili.

The Estes Valley Astronomical Society (EVAS) in conjunction with The Estes Park Memorial Observatory is offering a free public open house/star night on Saturday, March 25th, 7 p.m. The goal of EVAS is to promote amateur astronomy and education in the Estes valley.

Our speaker for this evening will be Dr. John Spencer from the Southwest Research Institute in Boulder and the title of his talk will be “NASA’s New Horizons Mission to Pluto and beyond.”

On July 14th 2015, NASA's New Horizons spacecraft made the first-ever encounter with the dwarf planet Pluto, its giant moon Charon, and entourage of four smaller satellites. New Horizons revealed that the Pluto system is unlike any place previously explored. Dr. Spencer will discuss the many remarkable things we learned about the Pluto system, the experience of being part of the science team, and the plans for New Horizon’s continued exploration of the Kuiper Belt.

John Spencer is an Institute Scientist at the Southwest Research Institute in Boulder, Colorado, and a member of the New Horizons science team, where his roles have included ensuring safe passage of the spacecraft through the Pluto system, finding additional worlds beyond Pluto for New Horizons to explore, and planning the observations of the mission’s prime Kuiper Belt target, 2014 MU69. A native of England, he obtained his PhD in Planetary Sciences from the University

of Arizona in 1987, and has since worked at the University of Hawaii and at Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona (where Pluto was discovered) before joining Southwest Research Institute in 2004. He studies the moons and other small bodies of the outer solar system using groundbased telescopes, the Hubble Space Telescope, and close-up spacecraft observations. He was a science team member on the Galileo Jupiter orbiter and continues to work on the science team of the Cassini Saturn orbiter. Among other work, he was involved in the discovery of current activity on Saturn's moon Enceladus, solving the mystery of the blackand-white appearance of Saturn's moon Iapetus, and the discovery of oxygen on the surfaces of Jupiter's icy moons.

The observatory is just north of the high school at 1600 Manford Ave. Park in the teacher’s parking lot between the high school and the observatory. The doors will open at 7:00 p.m. and the presentation will start at 7:30 p.m. Weather permitting after the presentation, visitors will be invited to look through our large telescope at various celestial objects.

If you have any questions, please check the EPMO web site at: www.AngelsAbove.org. The lecture is free to the public and no reservations necessary. Just come and join the party and be ready to ask questions! For more information, please call the observatory at 970-5865668.

Sunrise Rotary To Get Update On Public Works Projects Estes Valley Sunrise Rotary will host the town Public Works department at the next Sunrise Rotary meeting on Tuesday, March 28th. Kelly Stallworth, the town’s “Roads” Scholar, will present the methodology that the Public Works department uses to prioritize our road maintenance. Greg Muhonen, the department director, will present a summary of ongoing and planned projects. Estes Valley Sunrise Rotary meets at 7:00 a.m. at the Otherside Restaurant with a $9 buffet breakfast that begins at 6:40 a.m.

Everyone is welcome to attend.

Read our Virtual E-Edition at www.epnews.com The first day of spring danced into our calendars this past week. She showed up outside too, but you can’t trust that she’ll stick around. That’s the thing about spring.

Spring is like a teenage girl, fickle and moody and so hard to figure out. One day she may put on her flouncy, floral dress, pull her hair into an up-do with ringlets around her face, tint her cheeks with a hint of blush, dab perfume on her earlobes and wrists, and bat her long, lush eyelashes at you with a coquettish smile. But the next day she’ll tromp down the stairs with her gray sweats and bulky slippers on, her mascara smeared, her bangs in her eyes, a zit on her chin, and a “don’t even think about talking to me” scowl.

Spring is love at first sight. But she is also love-em-and-leave-em. She makes promises and then breaks them. She whispers, “Come hither,” but when you do, she pushes you away. She’s adorable and she’s a tease.

There is a lot more winter ahead before summer shows up in our small town in the mountains. But there are sunny, warmer days squeezed in between windy, snowy ones, and on those days we allow spring to woo us. We get out and putz in the yard, play some golf or tennis or hike a lower-altitude trail without snowshoes. These blissfully warm days will keep us interested through the still-to-come blustery days of April and May. Spring gives us something to think about when she invites us to get outdoors. This bit of glurge was probably written in spring and has been in circulation since 1938.

(Glurge: syrupy sweet letters—and now emails—that are mass-mailed. The more current messages usually involve puppies, kitties, children wearing froo-froo outfits, puppies and kitties wearing froo-froo outfits, and Jesus.) It’s hard to imagine that people were sending these things decades ago, but they were. Over the years, this one has been changed so often that some of the names and details have been significantly altered. However, I fact checked and made corrections, so as best I can tell, this is not fake news: In 1923, this list of tycoons controlled more wealth than there was in the U.S. Treasury: 1) President of the second largest steel company 2) President of the largest gas company 3) President of the New York Stock Exchange 4) Greatest wheat speculator 5) “Great Bear” of Wall Street 6) Head of the world’s largest monopoly These men could certainly be considered

some of the world’s most successful people in their time. At least they found the secret to making money. Now we can reflect back on what became of them: 1) The president of the second largest steel company, Charles Schwab, lived his last years on borrowed money and left behind an insolvent estate with debts and obligations totaling over $1.7 million in 1939.

2) The president of the largest gas company, Howard Hopson, was sentenced to prison for bilking investors out of $20 million, and for income tax evasion. He lost most of his estimated personal fortune of $74 million and lived out the rest of his life in “obscurity and ill health,” dying in a sanitarium in 1949.

3) The president of the New York Stock Exchange, Richard Whitney, went to prison for embezzlement.

4) The greatest wheat speculator, Arthur Cutten, was indicted on a charge of evading over $400,000 in income taxes, and two more indictments on similar charges were pending, but he died before being brought to trial.

5) The “Great Bear” of Wall Street, Jesse Livermore, was one of the prominent speculators later blamed for having precipitated the Great Crash of 1929, during which he claimed to have made over $100 million.

Livermore committed suicide a week after Thanksgiving in 1940.

6) Ivar Kreuger ran a huge pyramid scheme through a complex structure of hundreds of subsidiary companies, hiding his manipulation by cooking the company books and insisting that financial statements not be audited. When his company went under, investors lost millions in the largest bankruptcy of its time. Kreuger took his own life.

And there was Gene Sarazen. Sarazen captured the PGA championship in 1923 and was the first golfer (and one of only five men) to win all four of golf ’s Grand Slam titles: the U.S. Open, the British Open, the Masters, and the PGA championship. He also invented the sand wedge, introducing it at the British Open in 1932.

He played golf until he was 92 and died at the respectable age of 97. He was financially secure at the time of his death.

Conclusion: Stop worrying about amassing a fortune and go play golf (or tennis, or go hiking). Spring is beckoning.

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

Bereavement Group To Meet In April The Bereavement Ministry of Our Lady of the Mountains is offering a session of their support group for those who have lost a loved one. The program is called “Seasons of Hope” offers those who are grieving an opportunity to share God’s love.

Seasons of Hope explores mourning through Scripture, prayer, reflection activities and faith sharing. Anyone who has lost a loved one is encour-

aged to attend and bring a guest. All faiths are welcome.

Our Lord assured us that those who mourned are to be comforted.

If you feel isolated, empty or brokenhearted, please consider joining us at Our Lady of the Mountains on Tuesday nights in April at 7:00 p.m.

Please call the office at 970-5868111, to register or for more information.

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Quota Club Recognized For 19th Ambulance Provided To EPMC

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This week, members of Quota Club of Estes Park were recognized and thanked

by EPMC ambulance crews and the Estes Park Medical Center Foundation for their help in purchasing their 19th ambulance for EPMC and our community.

There are currently six ambulances that serve Estes Park and the surrounding area. One ambulance is now set to be retired with over 200,000 miles and will be going to Big Elk Meadows Fire Department for their use. “We are extremely grateful for the generosity of the Quota Club as well as the community in raising monies for the new ambulance,” said Mike Bielmaier, Director of Emergency Medical Services at Estes Park Medical Center.

“The new, state-of-the-art ambulance

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with all its features will assist us in providing safe care for both our patients and our crew. On all our ambulances, we proudly display the Quota Club logo.”

The new rig is a Dodge chassis with a Frazer ambulance with liquid spring suspension. The Cummins Onan generator powers all the ambulance functions to save wear and tear on the chassis, and allows for the ambulance to be parked and still be used without the engine running.

The LED lighting is more dependable in that it is longer lasting and uses less energy. EPMC ambulances serve Estes Park, Glen Haven, Big Elk Meadows, Pinewood Springs, Allenspark, Highway 36 to mile marker 11 1/2, Highway 34 to the Waltonia Bridge, and the upper section of Lefthand Fire District off of Highway 72.

In addition to the new rig, EPMC was also able to purchase a support vehicle for the ambulance called a QRV or quick response vehicle. It will be use for situations that call for four-wheel-drive and or a smaller unit based on terrain. It will be driven by the paramedics supervisor so it will always be available on the street.

Ambulance personnel demonstrated the need after the flood, when the roads were so torn up. It was often difficult for the

bigger units to get around.

Quota Club of Estes Park was chartered in 1949 by a small group of women with hopes of raising money to purchase an ambulance for the local hospital. Even

today, fundraising to provide ambulances for the Estes Park Medical Center continues to be a primary function of the local chapter. Estes Park has one of the strongest and most active clubs in its district, and has received a national award for their ambulance fund raising efforts.

Other Quota Club projects include the Loan Closet, which is located on the Estes Park Medical Center Campus. A wide variety of hospital/medical equipment is available for loan to area residents and visitors. A deposit is required on all loaned equipment and is held until equipment is returned and checked in. In addition the club purchases and installs microphones and speaker systems in the elementary and middle schools, and hosts the annual Holiday Home Tour and Taste of Estes among many other things.

Founded in 1919, Quota International, Inc. is an international service organiza-

tion that links members of all ages, occupations, and nationalities in a worldwide network of service and friendship.

Quota’s motto is “We Share,” and members are known for their service to deaf, hard of hearing, and speech impaired individuals and disadvantaged women and children. Quota shares the values of serving and encouraging others, developing friendships, and promoting international understanding.

During a thank you reception hosted for Quotarians this week, each of the Quota Club members were asked to sign the inside of a door on the ambulance to commemorate not only the gift of the group but of the individuals' efforts to make this happen.

The Estes Park Medical Center thanks the Quota Club of Estes Park for their service to our community, its residents and visitors.

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Next Vegan Potluck March 26 If you’re a vegan, vegetarian or just interested in learning more about this style of eating, we'd love for you to join us for our monthly plant-based potlucks!

When: 4th Sunday of each month through April (March 26 and April 23) from 2 to 3:30 p.m.

Where: Estes Valley Library Hondius

Room (except March in the Wasson Room) Who: anyone interested in eating a plant-based community meal Bring: a vegan covered dish, your own serving ware and recipe copies to share Contact: Chazz Glaze at aveganwithaltitude@gmail.com with any questions.

National Doctors Day and Mid-Level Providers Day

Thrift Shop Hosts April 1 Bag Sale To Benefit Families For Estes

March 30, 2017 is a day to celebrate our physicians whose dedication to quality healthcare is demonstrated daily. Estes Park Medical Center, our Board of Directors, staff, and volunteers thank you for your compassion and commitment to providing exceptional care.

We’re proud of the work you do towards improving the health of our community.

Help us Celebrate!

The public is encouraged to shop at the Estes Park Community Thrift Shop on Saturday, April 1, with that day’s proceeds going to benefit Families for Estes and the 2017 Cinco de Mayo community celebration. Located at 429 W. Elkhorn Avenue, the Community Thrift Shop will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on April 1, offering its popular $5 bag sale all that day.

Families for Estes (FFE) is a local 501(c)(3) nonprofit whose mission is to act as a positive example of leadership in Estes Park by supporting educational, recreational, and family events through community collaboration and fund-raising efforts. Since 2014, FFE has been a sponsor of the annual Cinco de Mayo celebration in Estes Park, which offers an important opportunity for cultural fellowship in our community, bringing together people of all backgrounds for a neighborly celebration with food, dancing, vibrant costumes, and live music.

This year’s event is planned for Friday, May 5 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the new location of the indoor Pavilion next to the Estes Park Event Center. Cinco de Mayo is a family-friendly celebration, run by volunteers and open to the entire community and to all ages.

At the April 1 bag sale, shoppers may fill a shopping bag for $5. Bags are provided at the shop. The Estes Park Community Thrift Shop has already donated more than $2500 to local nonprofits in 2017.

For more information about Families for Estes, visit www.familiesforestes.org.

To learn more about the Estes Park Community Thrift Shop, visit their website at www.epthrift.com.

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uSupport our foundation by making a donation in honor of your physician

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Scott Chew, MD EMERGENCY MEDICINE

Chris Daley, MD EMERGENCY MEDICINE

Mark Hansen, MD RADIOLOGY

Martin Koschnitzke, MD OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY

Tom Leigh, MD EMERGENCY MEDICINE

Michael Prochoda, MD OPHTHALMOLOGY

Chad Stoltz, MD CARDIOLOGY

Scott Taylor, DPM PODIATRY

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Bridget Dunn, MD FAMILY MEDICINE

Aaron S. Florence, DO ORTHOPAEDICS & SPORTS MEDICINE

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Sherwin Named Executive Director Of The Old Gallery In Allenspark The Old Gallery, a not for profit located musical performances, holiday meals, edat 14863 Hwy. 7 in Allenspark has a new ucational programs, classes and activities, executive director. The Old Gallery usually 30-50 activities per week.” She Board President Cathy Benjamin said, also wrote grants for the organization.

“We’re happy to announce that Elisabeth “I am very excited about the opportuSherwin is our new Execnity to work with the utive Director. The board Board and help The Old believes she is the perfect Gallery continue to grow fit for our organization and offer services and acand will help us achieve tivities for the mountain our goals for sustainabilcommunities in the Peak to ity and growth.”

Peak area,” Sherwin said.

Sherwin has deep roots “We’re constantly looking in the Allenspark comfor individuals and groups munity. Her grandparinterested in volunteering, ents Jeannette and Truby the way!” man Redfield first came The Old Gallery was origto Allenspark in 1944. inally built in 1946 and has After living in a summer served as a family home, a home above Crystal summer rental property, Elisabeth Sherwin Springs called “The general store, antique shop, Ridge,” they moved to kitchen store and art Allenspark fulltime in gallery. It offers 5,200 sq. ft. the Seventies and bought a home near St. of space, including meeting space, classMalo. Sherwin spent summers with her rooms, a lift, three bathrooms, a space for grandparents in Allensaprk. large activities and events, a kitchen for Sherwin has been an active volunteer at community events, facilities for twiceThe Old Gallery, and was responsible for monthly food bank distribution, two ofre-introducing Square Dancing to the Al- fices, counseling services, lessons, tutorlenspark, Raymond and Riverside area. ing and massage therapy and space for displaying art.

Sherwin was inspired by her summers in Allenspark, and when it was time to For information or to view a complete retire, she and her husband Mike Brown calendar of summer events at The Old moved to Allenspark in 2015. Before Gallery, visit www.theoldgallery.org. that, they lived in Davis, California. She The Old Gallery is a center for commuwas a journalist at The Davis Enterprise nity and the arts located at 14863 Colfor 25 years before becoming the Execu- orado Highway 7. It was renovated in tive Director of International House, a 2015, which is still being funded by donon profit dedicated to welcoming and nations and grants from organizations supporting international students and like the Gates Family Foundation, scholars to the Davis community. As Ex- Tourism and Recreation Program of ecutive Director, she helped secure a $1 Boulder County, El Pomar Foundation million gift from the estate of a UC Davis and Boulder County Quality Council. faculty member.

Additional donations can be made at “The Old Gallery is very similar to Inwww.theoldgallery.org. ternational House,” she said. “There were

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Lumpy Circus And Babysitting Are New Outreach Opportunities This four-part Estes Outreach series includes: announces two opportunities for • Two classarea youth this room sessions at spring and sumthe Middle mer. Babysitting School, Mon101 is a free fourdays, April 24 & part course offered May 1, 4-6 p.m. for youth ages 11 • CPR class at and up in partnerthe EP Medical ship with the liCenter, Saturday brary. Lumpy Cirin May (date to cus celebrates is be confirmed) fifth anniversary • Practice as a circus-trainbabysitting at the ing extravaganza Estes Valley Lifor elementary brary Family school kids culmiBook Sale, May nating in a public 19 circus at PerformParticipants ance Park. must be 11 years Babysitting 101 and older, 15 stuintroduces age-apdents maximum. propriate activiThis course (inties, teaches you cluding the CPR how to talk money training) is free, and discuss expecbut advanced tations with parregistration is reents, and helps quired thru EsBoys and girls, clowns and magicians, come you create a martesValleyLiketing piece to sell one come all to the Greatest Show in Estes! brary.org. This your services. This program is sponcourse includes sored by the Estes Valley Library in partCPR training with hospital staff. Feel nership with Estes Outreach. confident and ready for summer babysitLumpy Circus is the brainchild of two ting jobs! Try out your skills and network women who like to create costumes, with parents at the Estes Valley Library dance, sing, and do gymnastics: elemenFamily Book Sale on Friday, May 19.

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Lumpy Circus trains kids in acrobatics, dance, and all manner of whirling flair.

Cost is $210 per child, registration is ontary school art instructor Ilah Reynar, line at www.estesoutreach.org/lumpy-cirand Joanna Helmuth, former owner of Starflower Dance Company. In addition, cus.

Mr. Robert and Ms. Karolee lead juggling, magic tricks, and the Lumpy Circus band. Kids choose their own acts, they work together to build sets and costumes, and train towards a final Friday circus at Performance Park. This year’s acts are built around The Wizard of Oz: acrobatic monkeys, silly munchkins, fields of poppies and much more...

Rehearsals are from June 19-30, Monday thru Friday from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 Do you need to do the dishes? p.m. and take place at the Middle School How much should you charge?

Gym. The public circus performance is What if the kids are misbehaving? on Friday, June 30, 12:30 p.m. at PerAnswer all these questions and formance Park. Kids must have commore at Babysitting 101. th pleted kindergarten - 5 grade to enroll.

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Millions of Estes Park fans go to EPNEWS.com About The Stanley Hotel: Famous for its old world charm, The Stanley Hotel boasts spectacular views in every direction and is less than six miles away from Rocky Mountain National Park.

Multiple renovations have restored this 140-guest room hotel to its original grandeur. Listed on the National Regis-

ter of Historic Places and a member of Historic Hotels of America, The Stanley offers over 14,000 square feet of unique meeting and event space equipped with modern day amenities.

Only an hour away from Denver, it is the ideal destination for your Colorado getaway.

Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are! The Stanley Hotel and Comedy Works Entertainment Proudly Present a Weekend of “Comedy with an Edge” Starring Josh Blue and Dana Gould Josh Blue with Special Guests • Friday, April 28th, 2017 • 8 p.m.

Dana Gould with Special Guests • Sat, April 29th, 2017 • 8 p.m.

Comedy Works Entertainment and The Stanley Hotel proudly present a brandnew comedy weekend set at one of the nation’s most iconic hotels.

Famous as the inspiration for Stephen King’s “The Shining,” and serving as the backdrop for the film “Dumb and Dumber,” the Stanley Hotel builds on its unique entertainment heritage to provide a one-of-a-kind setting for comedy’s edgier side.

The weekend kicks off with NBC’s Last

Comic Standing winner, Josh Blue headlining on Friday, April 28th and The Simpsons Producer, Dana Gould headlining on Saturday, April 29th. Special guest comedians will also appear each evening, including some of Colorado’s best established and up and coming talent.

Pre-sale weekend room packages which include two tickets to both Friday and Saturday night events and accommodations for two start at $399. Limited VIP weekend packages, which include upfront seating and exclusive meet and greet receptions with headliners start at $480 per couple. Packages will go on sale on Wednesday, 3/15 and can be purchased online at stanleyhotel.com/comedy or by calling 970-577-4000.

Individual tickets go on sale Friday, April 7th.

Scene from Dumb and Dumber (1994) shot in Stanley Hotel lobby.

About Dana Gould: Dana Gould began his professional About Josh Blue: comedy career at the age of seventeen.

Perhaps best known as the comedian Between Comedy Central, HBO and who puts the cerebral in Cerebral Palsy, Showtime, Dana has six solo stand-up Josh Blue centers much of his self-depre- comedy specials to his credit, (and is curcating act around his disability. He exrently preparing to film his seventh). He ploded onto the national comedy scene has appeared on The Late Show with by capturing the attention and endearDavid Letterman, Jimmy Kimmel Live, ment of the country as the winner of Conan, Maron and Real Time with Bill NBC’s Last Comic Standing.

Maher.

Josh starred in Comedy Central PresAs an actor, Dana has had memorable ents: Josh Blue, which received rave re- turns on Seinfeld, Parks and Rec and was views from fans and critics alike and was a cast member of Frank Darabont’s 1940s named the 11th best special on the netcrime drama Mob City, work in 2011.

Dana was a Co-Executive Producer on Most recently, Josh debuted a one-hour the Simpsons (111 episodes) and perShowtime special, Sticky Change. The formed several voices for the show. He special is currently available on Netflix. was also a producer on NBC's Parks and He was the first comedian to perform Rec. stand-up on The Ellen DeGeneres Show Despite all this, stand-up remains a focal and has appeared twice on Ron White’s point of Dana’s career, and he continues Comedy Salute to the Troops on CMT to perform regularly across the country. and recently made his late night television His monthly podcast, The Dana Gould debut on The Late Late Show with Craig Hour, frequently resides in iTunes' top ten Ferguson. comedy downloads.

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You Are Invited To Join The Estes Park Ambassadors Become an volunteer Ambassador and learn more about Estes Park, the Estes Valley, and Rocky Mountain National Park. Ambassadors staff the information counter at the visitor center, greet guests, and answer questions about the Estes Valley. People from around the world visit our town and Ambassadors are the first contact many guests have with Estes Park. This is a fun opportunity to make a great first impression with a friendly smile and welcome. We offer a complete training program, an opportunity to meet and work with other residents, and, of course, unlimited chances to brag about our wonderful town. Interested?

Call Mike Lewis, training manager, at 970-586-3982 or e mail at MIL5000@AOL.com for more information. We look forward to welcoming you as an Ambassador.

Melodrama Was Top Notch A job well-done to our friends and fellow thespians for a great show last weekend. Once again the Back Pew Creations players presented an outstanding melodrama.

A wonderful script (as always) and good acting by the cast made the night most enjoyable. This company produces fine shows and donates proceeds to local charities.

Well done from your fellow thespians of the Estes Park Repertoire Theatre Company.

Free Tax Preparation

Free tax preparation assistance is being offered by AARP Tax-Aide Volunteers now through April 14th at the Estes Valley Library. This program is primarily for taxpayers with low- to middle-income with special attention given to persons age 60 and older. Appointments can be made by calling 586-8116.

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Do You Scentsy?

Comprehensive Metabolic Panel - $50 Basic Metabolic Panel - $35 Thyroid Screening - $25 PSA Screening (Men only) - $25 Lipid Panel - $25 Comprehensive Blood Count - $20 Liver Enzyme - $16 Blood Type - $23 Cholesterol - $20 Glucose - $16 Hemoglobin A1C - $30 Vitamin D 25 Hydroxy - $55

Health Information - LARIMER COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT Acupuncture Information – MELISSA ROBERTS, MSOM, L. AC. Skin Cancer Screening – DERMATOLOGY CENTER OF THE ROCKIES Baseline Carotid Cardiac Test - $30 - EPMG CARDIOLOGY Blood Pressure Checks – EPMC AMBULANCE DEPARTMENT Hearing Screening – WENDY KOENIG, AUD. Body Fat Testing/Exercise Fitness Consultation – EPMC PHYSICAL MEDICINE

Wellness Information/Wellness Assessments/State of Slim – ESTES PARK MEDICAL GROUP

For more information, call 577-4390.

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Stacie Shay is having so much fun with her Scentsy business that she wants you to share in the fun.

When asked how she got into selling Scentsy, she said, “I got into it in March of 2011. I had heard about it and decided to host a party for my friend who had just signed up as a consultant. When you host a party, you receive free and discounted products and after my products arrived, I fell in love and I found myself buying more and more and my friend said ‘why don’t you just sign up to sell it?’ I mulled it over a few weeks and at the end of the month I signed up. Six years later, I'm still in love and the products are better than ever!”

For those unaware of what Scentsy is, it is a direct selling company and international leader in home and personal fragrance, offering stylish, innovative and customizable products designed to warm the heart, enliven the senses and inspire the soul.

The Scentsy Diffuser instantly fills the air with worldclass fragrant all-natural and essential oils, while Scentsy’s flagship product line of scented, wax Scentsy Bars heated in handcrafted warmers provides a safe, personalized alternative to traditional candles. Love the smell of candles but don't feel safe leaving it unattended?

Then Scentsy is for you!

Additional product lines include onthe-go fragrances, laundry care, inventive cleaning solutions and luxurious personal care products for women, men and kids — all infused with exclusive Scentsy fragrance. Scentsy products are sold through a network of Independent Consultants such as Stacie, running home-based businesses throughout North America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand.

Stacie said, “Scentsy is for everyone. For anyone that loves a great smelling home, office or car, anywhere really.

When it comes to candles a lot of people are afraid of having flames in their homes. Speaking for myself and my 100 year old house, candles and flame of any sort are out of the question. That’s one of the reasons I love it so much!”

For more information, visit Stacie’s website at www.sshay.scentsy.us or email her at slshay13@gmail.com or text/call: 970-420-2196 (Please leave a message).

Stacie ended by saying, “There really is something for everyone!”

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Calling all people interested in the Sierra Club! Founded by legendary conservationist John Muir in 1892, it is the nation's largest and most influential grassroots environmental organization.

Our new Estes Valley Sierra Club will hold its first public informational session on Thursday, March 30, from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Hondius Room of the Estes Valley Library. Come and meet members of the local organizing committee. Learn about Sierra Club goals in general and

planned local area activities. We will also solicit your input and invite you to join the organization, although that will not be necessary to participate in our local events. Rounding out the meeting, there will be a short presentation and discussion on clean, renewable energy options here in the Estes Valley. Last, but not least, three official Sierra Club caps will be given away as door prizes.

Everyone is welcome to attend!

Wildlife Responder Available To Help Knowledge, experience, skills to assist and educate individuals with and about wildlife encounters/situations. Specialty is elk, deer, bears, mountain lions. Part of Rocky Mtn. Cat Conservancy Research. If you see a kill site, call asap, or if you want more information or help with a wildlife situation, call Jayne the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bear Ladyâ&#x20AC;? at 303-823-9427 or 970 6858756.

Christy Crosser Named Vice Chair Of Disaster Cost Recovery Committee Since the 2013 flood, many people have gained experience in disaster recovery.

One such person is Christy Crosser, who was recently nominated to serve as the Vice Chair of the Disaster Cost Recovery Committee of the International Association of Emergency Managers. Her nomination was approved by the IAEM Board in March. Crosser serves as the Vice Chair to Mike Martinet of California who has extensive experience in disaster cost recovery.

This committee focuses on policy and its purpose is to raise awareness of the issues faced by eligible applicants in receiving and retaining federal disaster assistance funds with a focus on public assistance (PA). It also offers a networking vehicle for IAEM members involved in disaster finance and cost recovery and supports the IAEM Government Affairs Committee in its effort to improve postdisaster assistance programs. Lastly, this committee serves to identify and train emergency managers to support disaster cost recovery.

Immediately following the 2013 flood, Crosser worked for the Town of Estes Park and current consults with the Estes Valley Recreation and Park District and other organizations on cost recovery challenges and opportunities.

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A Sneak Peek At This Year’s Taste Of Estes Quota Club of Estes Park’s 33rd Annual Taste of Estes will be held on Thursday, April 20 at a new location, the YMCA of the Rockies.

From now until the event, the EP News will be featuring participating restaurants that will be at the Taste, just so you can get a sneak peek of what’s in store this year. Check out these fine restaurants/establishment and discover a little bit more about each one.

Claire’s On The Park What is it that people love about your restaurant? People love the fact that we make all of our dishes fresh, from scratch & in-house.

What are your two most popular items on your menu? Our two most popular items would be any of our eggs Benedict options and our wild game meat loaf.

How long has your restaurant been in business? This is our restaurant’s 25th anniversary this year.

Why do you like participating in the Taste of Estes? Claire's On The Park loves to participate in the Taste of Estes because of the exposure that we receive and the connections we get to make with all the guests and other restaurants alike.

What have you served in the past and what might you serve at this year’s Taste?

Last year, at the Taste of Estes, we served a Harissa Marinated Steak Salad, Mushroom tortelloni, and Tiramisu. This year we are thinking about serving braised short ribs or a pork tenderloin. Thank you so much and hope to see you there!

The Other Side What is it that people love about your restaurant? Family owned and operated, relaxed, friendly environment, consistency of food, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What are your two most popular items on your menu? Serving all three meals, there are favorites on each. Most popular on the dinner menu would be Prime Rib and the Rocky Mountain Rainbow Trout prepared four different ways.

How long has your restaurant been in business? The Other Side has been in business since 1978, with our family taking possession October 2016.

What have you served in the past and what might you serve at this year’s Taste?

This will be our first year participating.

We would like the community to witness

our dedication to excellence. We will be serving Chuck Tender in Mushroom Demi Glaze and Smoked Salmon Phyllo Cups

Why do you participate in The Taste of Estes? Give new people an opportunity to try our food.

What have you served in the past at the event and what might you serve this year? We will be serving shepherds pie.

Cousin Pat’s What is it that people love about your restaurant? That we are open late seven days a week with daily specials and serve a full menu until midnight and two happy hours daily.

How long has your restaurant been in business? We just opened January 15th What have you served in the past and what might you serve at this year’s Taste? This will be our first year participating. We look forward to showcasing our foods and will be serving lobster mac & cheese, sliders and a dessert.

Wild Rose Food & Spirit What is it that people love about your restaurant? Our German flair and Bavarian style sauces.

What are the two most popular items on your menu? Beer battered Fish & German Sauerbraten.

How long has your restaurant been in business? 17 years.

Why do you participate in The Taste of Estes? It been a tradition for us to serve our unique food and meet the locals.

What have you served in the past at the event and what might you serve this year? Chicken Masala and Roasted Pork loin. This year, we will be serving Sauerbraten.

Lonigans Bar & Grill What is it that people love about your restaurant? Our unique ambience & atmosphere. Also people seem to love our karaoke nights.

What are the two most popular items on your menu? Shamrock Buffalo Burger and Wings.

How long has your restaurant been in business? Over 33 years.

Himalyan Curry & Kebob What is it that people love about your restaurant? Unique experience of trying the Himalayan food in an ethnic environment.

What are the two most popular items on your menu? Chicken Tikka Masala and Tandoori combo.

How long has your restaurant been in business? Two years.

Why do you participate in The Taste of Estes? To appreciate our locals and let them try our new cuisine.

What have you served in the past at the event and what might you serve this year? Chicken Curry & Chicken Biryani and this year we will be serving Chicken Tikka Masala.

Participating Restaurants/Establishments Baba's Burgers Chelito's Mexican Restaurant Chicago's Best Cinnamon’s Bakery Claire's on the Park Cousin Pat's Pub & Grill The Dunraven Inn The Egg & I Estes Park Brewery Fajita Rita's Himalayan Curry and Kebob Hunter's Chophouse Kind Coffee Lonigans Saloon Nightclub & Grill El Mex-Kal La Mexicana Mountain Home Café Oskar Blues The Other Side Restaurant Peppers Mexican Grill Rock Cut Brewing Co. The Rock Inn Mountain Tavern Snowy Peaks Winery Starbucks Coffee Sweet Basilico Café The Taffy Shop Tavern 1929 at Marys Lake Lodge The Wild Rose Food & Spirits Co. YMCA of the Rockies Tickets for Taste of Estes will be on sale soon, save the date!

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Friday, March 24, 2017

Duck Race Seeks Volunteers To Help On Race Day

GOLF PRO

News From The Golf Course

The Estes Park Duck Race needs volunteers to carry a big stick, push little ducks Assistant Golf Professional around, and keep people out of Fall River.

Invitational in Firestone, Colorado on Estes Park 18 Hole Golf Course “We need about 30 to 40 people to help March 15. Megan took second place in corral the ducks as they float down Fall The 2017 golf season off to a great start. the entire event which consisted of 74 River, as well as making sure people don’t players from schools throughout ColThe weather has finally turned warmer fall into the river,” said and the sunshine has started to turn both orado. Piper Lasota scored a 104, and Gene Oja, the new Anna Rohwedder completed her first golf courses green. The maintenance round of golf ever with a 135. I am proud “sheriff ” of the duck crew is hard at work preparing the 18race. Oja said volunof all three of them. Estes Park High hole and 9-hole courses for the spring teers should contact School has produced several excellent and summer. The pro shop and Smokin’ him at info@eeoDaves at the Hangar Restaurant at the 18- golfers over the last ten years, and the jadds.com as soon as hole course will be open April 1, and the trend will continue with our 2017 girls’ possible.

Estes Park 18-Hole Golf Course itself will team. be open for play April 15.

On race day, SaturThe Lake Estes 9-Hole Golf Course will day, May 6th, volunhave its annual spring clearance sale on The Steve Thoms Invitational was held teers should check in Saturday, March 25 and Sunday, March Saturday, March 18 at the Lake Estes 9Hole Golf Course. Mother Nature coop- 26. The sale will be held from 8 a.m. until at the Big Horn erated by delivering a beautiful 65 degree 5 p.m. both days. All of our merchandise Restaurant at 401 W. Elkhorn in the day. One hundred and fifty people partic- will be greatly discounted, and we will have equipment on the patio for sale. The rear Deli Room at ipated in the tournament and about fif12:00-12:30 p.m. where teen people volunteered to keep the event spring clearance sale is the perfect time to get anything you need for the upcom- they will sign in, get a serunning smoothly. The tournament was curity hat and vest, a ing golf season. produced by several of Steve Thoms’ long pole to push friends and helped raise money to comSeason passes are now available, which bat expenses as he battles cancer. This you can purchase at the spring clearance ducks back into the running water, and instructions on what part event was one of the biggest we have ever sale. Purchase your pass before April 15 of Fall River they are assigned to work. seen at the 9-hole course. In total, with to get the preseason bonus. The preseathe proceeds of many donations and the The Estes Park Duck Race, run by the son bonus amounts to ten percent of the tournament, about $25,000 dollars has value of your pass, and also gets you one Rotary Club of Estes Park, is the largest been raised so far for Steve and his famentry into our preseason drawing for pro general charitable fund raiser in the Estes ily. Thank you to everyone who particiValley helping raise funds for over 65 charshop credit. Estes Park Golf Courses are pated and donated to the event. You itable organizations and agencies that benthe very best value for golf passes in made it a great success. efit area residents.

Northern Colorado. There are several options for golf passes and one will surely Corralling more than 5,000 ducks floatOur Estes Park High School Girls Golf fit into your schedule to allow you to golf ing down Fall River from Nicky’s Resort to Team started their season, and the team has competed in two tournaments so far. at either or both courses for a great value.

Sophomore Megan Miller has started the Questions: Contact us at season with her career-best tournament 18hole@golfestes.com, or 970-586-8146, score of 82 at Saddleback in the Skyline 970-586-8176.

By: Austin Logan

Lifelong Learning Of Estes Valley Preschool Extends Thanks Dear Editor, Lifelong Learning of Estes Valley Preschool had a wonderful Dr. Seuss celebration thanks to the Egg & I restaurant and the library staff. The Egg & I served twenty-six of our preschoolers green eggs and ham and then we walked to the library where Melanie, Apelles and Kurtis Kelly presented a lively Dr. Seuss story time. The children always love Kurtis as Mr. Brown Can Moo. The parents of our preschool helped our celebration and read 320 Dr. Seuss books to their children!

We live in a wonderful community where people are eager to help enrich early childhood education. We especially thank our “Partners in Education” who

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have donated to our tuition assistance program: Temple Buell Foundation Estes Park Medical Group Presbyterian Community Church of the Rockies Bank of Estes Park Bank of Colorado The Warners The Chocolate Factory First Colorado Realty Rock Cut Brewery Lynn Duncan Sincerely, Nancy K. Johnson, Director of LLEV Preschool The elk are looking quite shaggy these days as they shed their winter coats. In a month or so, they will look great in their smooth summer coats.

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the Wheel Bar in Riverside Plaza in downtown Estes Park is a large undertaking that requires volunteer manpower.

Oja said the primary concern for security volunteers is safety. “It’s basically making sure children are kept away from the river banks and that people don’t touch the ducks,” Gene explained. “Secondly, push ducks away from obstacles, such as whirlpools, bushes, and the like. And the volunteers shouldn’t abandon their post on the river until the duck sweepers reaches them. They probably will be working from about 1:15 p.m. (shortly after the ducks drop into the river at Nicky’s Resort) until about 3:30 p.m. or so.”

Duck patrol volunteers are not expected to be police or law enforcement officers.

“If people are stealing ducks, just ask them to return them to the river,” said Gene. “Our main concern is safety.”

Volunteers must be at least 21-years old. Oja is also issuing a special call for "sweepers" this year. Sweepers wear waders while clearing a section of the river of wayward ducks. A bit more strenuous than shoreline helping, sweepers also need a strong sense of balance. Waders are available for those that need them. Anyone interested in being a duck patrol volunteer should sign up in advance by contacting Gene Oja at info@eeojadds.com.

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Friday, March 24, 2017

‘TGI2DAY’ Most of us know what ‘TGIF’ means: “Thank God it’s Friday!” as we think about a heavy work week and the upcoming respite of the weekend. What would you have thought if you read, like a friend of mine did, a license plate that read ‘TGI2DAY’? It didn’t take him long to recognize the value of the message shared by that plate and the spirit expressed by the occupants of that car.

“Thank God it’s today!” What a great difference there is between the two messages! One suggests a sigh of relief, with the anticipation of time off. The other shares a message of excitement that one has been given another day to do something significant. Which of these two expresses your feelings? Frankly, I hope that my attitude is encompassed in the second spirit.

We all need to recognize the importance of ‘Today’ and, as a result, the need to use it well. Last Sunday our congregation had the joy of assisting in the ‘Vespers’ service at the Prospect Park Living Center, enjoying the fellowship of some wonderful senior citizens who love God and like to honor Him. As I relished the blessing of that great ‘today’, I couldn’t help thinking of and sharing with the PPLC residents, a short quote that I noticed on the bulletin board at the home of a Hospice patient I visited on one occasion. The quote was by Eleanor Roosevelt. It said, simply, but so wisely: “Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is a mystery. Today is a ‘gift’. That’s why they call it ‘the Present’.” We talked about how best to use our daily ‘Present’, by looking for all the good thing that we enjoy in our lives, and blessing others, whether at PPLC or elsewhere.

I think this is what David was sharing in Psalms 118:24. “This is the day that the Lord has made, we will rejoice and be glad in it.” Those words are filled with excitement and optimism about ‘this day’ and the need to accept it with enthusiasm and gratitude. I believe that such a spirit will result in a desire to ‘make that day count’ and to use it to its …and God’s…utmost advantage. How different from the attitude of another man that I read about once. He said, “I get up in the morning and dust off my wits. I go out and get the paper and read the ‘obits’. If my name is not in them, I know I’m not dead. So I eat a good breakfast and go back to bed.”

What a waste of a good day…a day full of potential for good and making a contribution to our family, our society, and our world.

So, how should we handle this precious ‘present’ or ‘gift’ of a day that God has given us? Jesus once said, “I must work the works of Him who sent me while it is day, for the night is coming when no man can work.” Our attitude must be the same. Each day God gives us a stewardship of 24 hours and says, “Use it well, My child!” He, someday, may demand an accounting of how we used His precious time.

How can we do this best? One thing that will help us with our use of our time, is to follow Paul’s example. He shared, “Forgetting the things that are behind and pressing on to the things before, I press on to the mark of the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.” Paul felt strongly that God had ‘grabbed’ him for specific service and He was determined to try to achieve that for Him. To do that he had to ‘forget’ the successes and failures of the past and look forward to and ‘stretch forth’ to that goal ahead of him.

I hope that we will do the same. Look at each day as another opportunity to show Him that we have accepted His role in our life and determine to fulfill it for Him. (Bob)

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Ageless Boogie Jazz Dance Classes Continue Park to register.

Instructor Laurie Grace Wood has been dancing since she was seven years old.

She went on to train, perform, and become an entertainment dancer and choreographer for more than 18 years, working for Disney/ MGM Studios, SeaWorld, community theatres, universities, pageants, and corporations. She also completed degrees in Modern Dance and Business Administration at the University of South Florida.

Laurie describes dance as a full body workout that improves memory, coordination, balance, strength, rhythm, selfexpression, and creativity. In this sixweek class she will teach the basics of jazz, Broadway, musical theatre, and lyrical styles which are set to different genres of music from different decades. No experience is required. Laurie says, “If The Town of Estes Park’s Senior Servyou can walk, you can dance. The most ices Division is pleased to offer another important part is that we dance for fun, six-week Boogie Jazz Dance class series we laugh, and we don’t take ourselves on Wednesdays, April 5 through May 10, too seriously.” from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. The cost for the For more information, please contact six-week series is $44 for members of the Estes Park Senior Center at (970) Estes Park Senior Citizens Center, Inc. or 586-2996 or visit the Center at 220 $58 for non-members. There is a miniFourth Street, Monday through Friday mum of six participants required for the between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Please series, and the registration deadline is visit the Senior Center website at Wednesday, March 29. Stop by the Senwww.estes.org/seniorcenter. To receive ior Center, 220 Fourth Street, with cash Senior Center news in your e-mail inor check payable to the Town of Estes box, please e-mail lmitchell@estes.org.

Instructor Laurie Grace Wood

New Six-Week Class Series: Basic Chi Kung Practices For Energy And Healing

Monday, March 27 Sloppy Jo on a bun, Macaroni and cheese, Mixed vegetables, Cookie Tuesday, March 28 Apricot chicken, Rice pilaf, Vegetable medley, Pie Wednesday, March 29 BBQ pork on sandwich roll, Pasta salad, Fruit wedges, Brownie Thursday, March 30 Beef stroganoff, Grandma noodles, Corn, Salad, Cake Friday, March 31 Quiche, Chef ’s choice – two salads, Dessert

The Town of Estes Park’s Senior Services Division is offering a new six-week Chi Kung class series at the Estes Park Senior Center, 220 Fourth Street. Classes will be held on Fridays, April 14 through May 19, from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. The cost for the six-week 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 Friday, April 7. A minimum of 8 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 postgraduate 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 en-

ergy,” “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 teach basic Chi Kung practices that include seated, meditative, standing, and movement forms. All can be done from a seated, focused position for those who may have difficulty with standing and movement.

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.

Music Festival Concert To Feature Seicento Baroque Ensemble

Performing with period instruments, Seicento Baroque Ensemble presents Handel’s Dixit Dominus, conducted by Artistic Director, Evanne Browne, and featuring sopranos Amanda Balestrieri and Kathryn Radakovich, tenor Todd Teske, and guest mezzo soprano Barbara Hollinshead from Washington, D.C. The concert will take place this Sunday, March 26 at 2:00 p.m. in the Stanley Hotel Concert Hall. Admission is just $10 at the door, children and students are admitted free. This concert is sponsored by Nancy Stevens and Keith Hammond.

Seicento Baroque Ensemble is Colorado’s premier choir specializing in performances of 17th and 18th century choral music under Artistic Director Evanne Browne. The auditioned chamber choir uses historically informed performance practices and period instruments as it brings to life the rarely heard gems of Monteverdi, Carissimi, Schütz, Purcell, Biber, Mielczewski, Scheidt, Charpentier, Vejvanovsky and others. Seicento Baroque Ensemble’s concerts are performed by early music specialists playing baroque strings, violas da gamba, harpsichord, recorders, sackbuts, baroque flute and baroque oboe, and vocal soloists.

Join us for this extraordinary performance by the Seicento Baroque Ensemble, Evanne Brown conducting.

April 2: Kaleidoscope-A virtuostic trio of legends, Bill Douglas, piano, Ty Burhoe, tabla, and Sandra Wong, violin.

A celebration of rich and joyful music ranging from Celtic, African, Swedish, and Indian music to brilliant classical, jazz, and funk arrangements. An afternoon to remember!

Every concert series needs an excellent venue and the beautiful Stanley Hotel is the perfect mountain setting for an hour of wonderfully relaxing Sunday afternoon entertainment. We are grateful to the Stanley Hotel Management and staff for their incredible support and generosity. Music Festival attendees will receive a 20% discount for brunch or dinner on the day of the concert, courtesy of the Stanley Hotel Cascade Restaurant.

Additional parking is available next to the Concert Hall and behind the Stanley Hotel.

Thank you to Bob’s Piano Service, our weekly and series sponsors, and the Griffin Foundation.

For further information, contact our business office at 970-586-9519 or visit our up to date web site: estesparkmusicfestival.org. To receive weekly updates of our concerts and upcoming events, please send an email to: estesparkmusicfestival@gmail.com. Like us on Facebook for photos and events.

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April 1 Deadline Approaching For Fiber Affair 2017

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

The deadline for entering is April 1, 2017. Send in your entry today!

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

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

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

Bankers Not Bakers In last week’s story about Explore Our Store, we would like to correct the name of the people that opened and ran the Christmas Shoppe and Spruce House for 44 years and still live in Estes. Dodi and Jim Banker opened and ran those

stores not the Bakers. We apologize for the omission of the letter “n” in your name. The Bankers have done so many good things for this town and we wanted to make sure they get full credit. Sorry, Dodi and Jim!

Crossroads/LLEV 10th Annual Spring Sale Now Accepting Donations

March 15-21, 2017

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

We are now accepting tax-deductible donations of items for the sale. It will be held Friday, May 12 and Saturday, May 13 at Barn W at the Fairgrounds. Please take time to look around your home or business, check your cupboards and closets for “treasures” to donate. All items should be clean & in good condition.

Sorry, we cannot accept used adult clothing, TVs, large appliances, sleeper sofas, or used mattresses. For additional information, call Crossroads Ministry at 970-577-0610.

All proceeds stay in our community for the benefit of local families in need through 501(c)3 nonprofits, Crossroads Ministry of Estes Park and Lifelong Learning of Estes Valley Preschool.

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Great Cats Need New Forever Homes

Mimi is a 10 year old, pretty grey kitty. She would prefer to be an only pet, is loving and snuggly and would do best in a quiet home with an older person.

Sophia is and eight year old long haired calico cat. She is looking for a nice older person or couple to adopt her. She is beautiful, but a bit shy and should go to a home without children.

Stop down to the Pet Lodge at the Animal Medical Center on Manford Avenue to meet either of these sweet kitties or call 586-9282 for more information.

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

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

EVENTS Mar. 24-25: The Secret Garden.

Musical. Hemple Auditorium. YMCA. 7:30pm Mar. 26: 3rd Annual Indoor Flea Market. Fundraiser. American Legion of Estes Park. 8am-2pm Mar. 30: Dine Around Estes. $5 Tasting Plates at participating restaurants all over town. 4:30-7:30pm Mar. 31 & Apr. 1: A Centennial Salute.

The Oratorio Society of Estes Park.

EPHS Auditorium. Fri. 7pm, Sat. 2pm April 7: First Friday Art Groove.

Experience Estes Park's fine art world.

Throughout the Village. 5-8pm

MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT Mar. 24: Follow The Fox. Snowy Peaks Winery. 4-6pm Mar. 24: The Dempsey/Fox Duo. Jazz.

The Other Side Restaurant. 5-8pm Mar. 24: Just Jill. Acoustic. The Rock Inn. 6-9pm Mar. 24-25: Ray Young. Jazz Piano.

Nicky’s Steakhouse. 6pm

Historic Park Theatre

Mar 17th- April 6th 2017

Mar. 30: Open Bluegrass Jam. The Rock Inn. 6pm Mar. 30: Chess Club. Rock Cut Brewing Company. 6-9pm Mar. 30: Mountain Town Trio. Folk & Classic Rock. Fajita Rita’s. 6-9pm Mar. 30: The Dempsey/Fox Duo. Jazz. The Waterfront Grill. 6-9pm Mar. 31: Will Thomas. Acoustic. Snowy Peaks Winery. 4-6pm Mar. 31: The Dempsey/Fox Duo. Jazz.

The Other Side Restaurant. 5-8pm Mar. 31: James Davis. Spanish & Classical Guitar. Twin Owls. 6-9pm Mar. 31: KC Groves. Acoustic. The Rock Inn. 6-9pm Mar. 31 & Apr. 1: Ray Young. Jazz Piano. Nicky’s Steakhouse. 6pm Mar. 31 & Apr. 1: Karaoke. Lonigans.

9pm Apr. 1: Mountain Town Trio. Folk & Classic Rock. The Other Side. 6-9pm Apr. 2: Sandra Wong. Fiddle, piano, bass and percussion. The Stanley. 2pm Apr. 2: Bingo Night. Rock Cut Brewing Company. 6-7:30pm

Mar. 24-25: Karaoke. Lonigans. 9pm

Apr. 4: Jon Pickett & Friends.

Bluegrass. Ed’s Cantina. 6-9pm

Mar. 25: David Potter. Acoustic. The Rock Inn. 6-9pm

Apr. 4: Trivia Night. Rock Cut Brewing Company. 7-8:30pm

Mar. 25: Mountain Town Trio. Folk & Classic Rock. The Other Side. 6-9pm

Apr. 4: Lip Sync Battle. Wheel Bar. 10:30pm

Mar. 26: Winter Concert: Seicento Baroque Ensemble. The Stanley. 2pm

Apr. 6: Open Bluegrass Jam. The Rock Inn. 6pm

Mar. 26: Bingo Night. Rock Cut Brewing Company. 6-7:30pm

Apr. 6: Chess Club. Rock Cut Brewing Company. 6-9pm

Mar. 28: Jon Pickett & Friends.

Bluegrass. Ed’s Cantina. 6-9pm

Apr. 6: The Dempsey/Fox Duo. Jazz.

The Waterfront Grill. 6-9pm

Mar. 28: Trivia Night. Rock Cut Brewing Company. 7-8:30pm

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

Mar. 28: Lip Sync Battle. Wheel Bar. 10:30pm

Apr. 7: Dempsey/Fox Duo. Jazz. The Other Side Restaurant. 5-8pm

Mar. 24 – Apr. 7, 2017 Apr. 7: Live Jazz performance.

Earthwood Collections. 5-8pm Apr. 7: Ray Young. Jazz Piano.

Nicky’s Steakhouse. 6pm April 7: Spoken Word & Poetry Slam.

Inkwell & Brew. 7-9pm Apr. 7: James Davis. Spanish & Classical Guitar. Twin Owls. 6-9pm Apr. 7: Neal Whitlock. Acoustic. The Rock Inn. 6-9pm Apr. 7: Salute To Americana. Seven bands over 2 nights. The Stanley. 7pm Apr. 7: Karaoke. Lonigans. 9pm

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

Mar. 24: Partner Yoga Workshop. EP Yoga. Reservations req’d. 6-7:30pm Mar. 26 & Apr.2: Taste & Create.

Snowy Peaks Winery. 3:30-5:30pm Mar. 26 & Apr. 2: History & Nature Talk. Rams Horn Village Resort. 5-6pm Mar. 28 & Apr. 4: Free 5K Group Fun Run. Stanley Hotel. 6pm

ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK Visit RMNP Visitor Centers to learn about park wildlife, programs & more!

Call for details. 970-586-1223.

Free RMNP & Ranger-Led Programs.

Details: 970-586-1206 Rocky Mountain Conservancy Programs: Fees apply & registration is required. Call for details: 970-586-3262.

Mar. 25: Coyotes: Song Dogs of the West. 8am-4pm

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

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Big Thompson Master Plan Open House

Monday Matinees in Dolby 3D @ 2pm $7.50 matinee $6 child tickets

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

The public is invited to attend an open house on Monday, March 27, 2 -4 p.m. at Coffee on the Rocks to learn and provide comments about the Upper Big Thompson Master Plan for Resiliency in the Estes Valley. This conceptual plan, using the best available science, outlines the

various projects and activities that could be undertaken to both restore riverway areas damaged by the 2013 flood as well as lessen the damage potential from future flooding. The Estes Valley Watershed Coalition, a 501 (c) 3 citizen volunteer group formed as a result of the 2013 flood, obtained funding and has overseen the development of this plan, and continues to seek public input. This Master Plan is a companion to the Fish Creek and Fall River Master Plans completed previously by the Coalition.

The Estes Valley Watershed Coalition is dedicated to restoring our valley’s streams and watershed in an ecologically healthy and attractive state to maximize public benefits and minimize public risk of future floods, through community engagement and sound science. The Coalition has been successful in obtaining funds from various sources, primarily federal and state agencies, to attain this vision. More information about the Coalition’s activities is available at www.evwatershed.org. The Coalition is extremely grateful to Coffee on the Rocks. 510 Moraine Avenue, for providing space for this open house.

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Grateful!

As we had hoped, envisioned & anticipated, the Historic Park Theatre was sold out & joyfully brimming on Wednesday evening, March 15th for the Rhythm Future Quartet gypsy jazz concert. The venue was perfect, as there really isn't a bad seat in that theatre for enjoying live music. We had so much fun setting up cafe tables in front of the stage for our sponsor seating and it felt like we were all transported to Paris for the evening. And what a performance by these very talented musicians!

Hardly a seat emptied after intermission--the crowd stayed because it was that good.

We couldn't have pulled the evening off without the incredible support of our sponsors; Joe Elkins & McShan Walker/Elkins Distilling Co., Nick Smith & Wade Johnston/Lumpy Ridge Brewing Co., Erik & Candice Mohr/Snowy Peaks Winery, Morgan & Ashley Mulch/Mary's Lake Lodge (sponsorship and lodging for the quartet), Gary & Kris Hazelton/Estes Park News, Garth & Cathy Lewis/Park Flooring, Tom Thomas/First Colorado Realty, Amy Hamrick/Kind Coffee, Heidi Riedesel/REMAX and Nick Molle'.

Many thanks to Jenna MacGregor, Bob & Sharon Seeley, Adela Kurunci, Gary Johnson, Uros Savic at Historic Park Theatre for the great venue. Special thanks to Philip Petrovic for engineering the sound for the show. It was a perfect spot for a night of jazz & we enjoyed working with you.

Thanks to Rio Roman for taking photos; Karen Johnson & Karen McPherson for helping with the quartet's CD sales. Steve Lamont, Cindy Elkins & Jenn Bass--thanks for jumping in when we needed you.

We thank our great community for the incredible turn out & support of bringing great music to Estes Park. It was a wonderful evening & was so fun seeing so many of you enjoying yourselves and each other.

Thank you for encouraging us with your enthusiastic attendance~it inspires us to bring more, quality entertainment to our town.

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Last Weekend To See Fine Arts Guild Of The Rockies Spring Musical The Secret Garden--written by Marsha Norman and composer Lucy Simon and based on the novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett--will be performed March 24 and 25 at Hempel Auditorium on the YMCA of the Rockies campus.

The production--directed by the amazing Chris Wood and set designed by the exceptional artist Greig Steiner--follows ten year old Mary Lennox, who has lost both her parents to cholera, as she is sent to live with her widowed uncle in his secluded mansion in the British countryside. There, Mary finds other dispirited souls: her uncle who has lost his wife and her uncle's son Colin who is crippled, not only physically but emotionally as he bears the guilt of his mother's death.

Mary through determination, love, and a secret garden leads the way to great healing.

Three exceptional young actors debut for the Fine Arts Guild. Mary Lennox is played by Haley Bart and Anna Eastland.

Estes Park's own Jack Klipstein plays Colin.

Rounding out the fabulous cast are very talented locals Nancy Bell, Larry Pierce, Michelle Taylor, Bert Bergland, Ben Edwards, Becky Browning, Mary Hunter, Rik Forschmiedt, Christy Florence, Don

Stewart, Laurence Meredith, Hannah Heckerson, Bill McNamara, Rachel Ryan, and Shana Duke.

Much of the credit for the managing the infinite details and smooth running of the production goes to managers Kathy Littlejohn and Loanne Forschmiedt, and light/sound technician Kent Smith with his youth assistants Blake and Sebastian. Costumes were designed by Pat Nelson.

Performances are at 7:30 p.m on March 24 and 25 at Hempel Auditorium on the YMCA of the Rockies campus. Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for seniors and $8 for youth 18 and under. They are available in advance from Macdonald Bookshop and online at fineartsguild.org.

Admission is included in Fine Arts Guild membership, but members should reserve tickets for this production at the bookshop or by calling the Fine Arts Guild at (970) 699-1509.or emailing info@fineartsguild.org. Tickets may be purchased at the door if seats are available. Doors open one-half hour before curtain.

The story and incredible music touch the heart. Please join us this weekend.

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Feeding Wildlife Puts Everyone At Risk realize is that feeding big game is bad for the animals and dangerous for people. It’s also against the law. There are lots of good reasons why.

While putting out food for animals like foxes, elk and deer seems harmless, repercussions can be disastrous.

Please don't feed the wildlife!

Feeding Wildlife: More Harm Than Good It is illegal in Colorado to intentionally place or distribute feed, salt blocks or other attractants for big-game animals. This problem is mainly associated with deer.

In the winter, deer and elk herds tend to move to lower elevations closer to homes and businesses. Some people may feel the deer and elk do Colorado is blessed with a diversity of wildlife. Our elk population is larger than not have adequate food sources in the wintertime and believe that supplementthat of any other state or Canadian ing their diets with grain, corn or hay is province. In addition, our state is home to an abundant, thriving deer population. helpful. In fact, the contrary is true.

“People who feed deer or elk do more The Colorado Parks and Wildlife— whose mission is to protect and enhance harm than good,” says Trina Lynch, a district wildlife manager with the Colorado the state’s wild creatures—knows how Parks and Wildlife. much people love Colorado wildlife.

They love to watch the animals, learn The Colorado Parks and Wildlife about them, photograph them, hunt launches controlled, emergency feeding them and, on occasion, even feed them. of big-game animals only during extremely harsh winters when substantial We know people mean well when they numbers of animals are threatened. In all give tidbits to wildlife. What many don’t other cases, big-game animals are better

Hanna Martischang 12th Grade Congratulations to Hanna Martischang, Student of the Week for March 24, 2017.

Activities Hanna enjoys are dancing (for the last 14 years) and trying out all different styles of dance. She is a very artistic person and loves to take art classes offered at the school as well as outside of school.

Hanna is very adventurous and loves everything from going to musicals and the ballet in Denver, to going fishing with her sister in Wyoming.

Her favorite quote is, “Now and then it’s

good to pause in our pursuit of happiness and just be happy” by Guillaume Apollinaire. She likes this quote because she thinks this is a good reminder from time to time.

After high school Hanna plans to go to Colorado State University to continue studying art.

Hanna loves to travel and hopes to travel more in college, everything from short trips around Colorado and Wyoming to bigger trips across the United States!

off left to obtain their food naturally.

Unwanted and Dangerous Guests According to Lynch, there are several reasons why a Colorado law passed in 1992 makes it illegal to feed big game animals. One important reason is that deer are the primary prey of mountain lions.

“Concentrating deer by feeding can attract mountain lions well within the city limits. It may become necessary to kill these lions for public safety,” she says.

What’s dinner for the neighborhood fox family is also a meal for other wild animals living near your home. Normally reclusive and wary, black bears will leave the woods and become accustomed to finding a meal in your backyard if you leave them something to eat.

Over time, predators such as bears and mountain lions become less wary and more emboldened. They’re more likely to attack pets and people, and when that happens, it can spell death for bears and lions, which often must be destroyed to ensure public safety.

Disrupted Behavior The normal feeding behavior of big game animals allows them to spread out as they graze or browse. Artificial feeding disrupts that behavior and prompts deer to crowd together in small areas where they are more likely to be chased by dogs and hit by cars.

You may delight in seeing a deer or elk grazing in your yard. Your neighbor, however, may become irate seeing his rose bushes chomped to a stub. For farmers and ranchers, the losses can be costly from big game munching on crops or hay. Additionally, luring wildlife to your yard by putting out food could set the wild animals up for death if they have to cross highways to get to feeders or if they encounter harassment from domestic pets.

What’s worse, once wildlife stop using their historic ranges, that land could end up being developed, which means the animals lose valuable habitat forever.

Disease Concentrating elk or deer by feeding them can also increase stress on them and hasten the spread of disease. Diseases can spread between wildlife and livestock, as well as to domestic animals and people. CPW is most concerned about devastating diseases, such as brucellosis and tuberculosis, which can be transmitted to humans.

Health We all know junk food is bad for people, but it’s even worse for wild animals.

Deer, elk, and pronghorn are ruminants.

That means they have a four-chambered stomach that serves as a 'fermentation vat'. They can eat lots of vegetation and digest it very thoroughly.

“Habituation to artificial feeds that do not meet their nutritional needs often results in deer that are in poor condition,” explains Bob Davies, a wildlife biologist in Colorado Springs. Unlike natural foods, treats from people often cannot be digested properly by big game. In fact, "human food" can stop a wild animal’s digestive system, causing it to get sick and die.

Big game depend entirely on native vegetation, such as grasses, forbs, and shrubs. Those plants provide all the nutritional requirements the animals need to survive in Colorado, even through winter. Eating non-natural kinds of foods can result in nutritional problems for wildlife, or even death.

Although commercial feeds are available at many stores, Colorado Parks and Wildlife biologists warn against using them. "Some of these products may indicate they will attract certain wildlife species, including deer,” says Davies.

“People should be aware that if they place feed out and deer consume it, they may be breaking the law. Fortunately, once people learn about the negative impacts that occur when deer are fed, most stop doing it,” he says.

Deer, Elk and Garden Damage People who attract deer or elk to their neighborhood also run the risk of damaging their property and their neighbor’s property. “Some people are under the impression that if they supply a food source to the deer and elk it will prevent them from damaging their ornamental plants. On the contrary,” says Lynch; “it usually results in greater damage to your plants.”

Instead, Lynch recommends: • barriers • repellents • landscaping with native plants Birds Colorado Parks and Wildlife supports and encourages using backyard bird feeders to supplement natural food for song birds. Be sure that the food you provide song birds is fresh and clean, and clean the feeder periodically. Common bird foods include sunflower seed and millet; some birds also are attracted by fresh fruit. In addition to your feeder, be sure to offer a source of water for your backyard birds, year-round if possible.

Remember, if you start a bird feeding program, some bird experts suggest you continue all winter and through spring.

That way, the birds that become dependent on the feeder will still have a source of food.

A word of caution, however: If you live in bear country, be aware that certain bird foods, particularly hummingbird nectar, are very attractive to bruins. Put your bird foods and hummingbird feeders away if you don’t want to inadvertently create potentially dangerous conflicts with our state’s largest predator close to your home. For more information, contact your nearest Colorado Parks and Wildlife office.

The Law Under Colorado law, intentionally feeding big game animals is illegal. The prohibition applies to deer, elk, pronghorn, mountain goats, bighorn sheep, mountain lions, and bears. Violators face a $50 fine.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife hopes you won’t face such a fine and that we’ve explained why it’s best to simply let Mother Nature take care of wild animals. If you don’t, you quite literally could end up loving our wildlife to death.

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EVICS Free Developmental Screenings Continue Estes Valley Investment in Childhood Success (EVICS) and the Parents as Teachers (PAT) program hold early childhood developmental screenings monthly, at the EVICS office located at 600 South St. Vrain Ave. The screenings give parents the opportunity to check-out important developmental milestones for their young children ages 0-5. Children are screened for hearing, vision, speech and language, motor skills, cognitive and social/emotional development. Research shows that regular screenings of young children increases parent knowledge of child development, and results in early diagnosis of developmental delays. When delays are addressed early, children are more likely to begin school ready to learn and require fewer costly interventions later in life. Appointments must be made one week in advance of the screening date and are available by calling 970-586-3055 or emailing kberg@evics.org. Here’s a list of screening dates and times coming up: April 11th 9-12 May 9th 9-12 Parents as Teachers (PAT) is a program of Estes Valley Investment in Childhood Success (EVICS). PAT provides support and education to parents of children ages 0-5. In addition to screenings, the pro-

gram offers one-on-one support through on-going home visits, group activities, and parent support groups. PAT is a free program open to all families and services are provided in English and Spanish. For more information about PAT, please con-

tact the program coordinator and parent educator, Kristen Berg at 970-586-3055 or kberg@evics.org.

Tips For Travel From Kay Rosenthal PhD, RN Senior Public Health Nurse- Larimer County Department of Health and Environment – Estes Park

Spring Break is just around the corner!

Here are a few tips for safe and healthy travel.

• Wear your seat belt. Be careful as your walk, bike or motorcycle because traumatic injury from motor vehicle accidents account for more deaths in travelers than infectious diseases. Get your flu shot before your trip.

• Check your immunization record to see if you need any vaccines for the trip you are planning.

• Take one eight ounce tube of sunscreen per person for a week trip. SPF 15 will block about 93% of the UV light.

SPF 30 blocks 96%. Apply a “palm-full” 15-30 minutes before exposure and reapply often especially if you are swimming or sweating excessively. Treat sunburn with calamine lotion. Take it with you as it may not be available abroad.

• Protect yourself from mosquitoes and other biting insects. Use appropriate bug spray for the time you will be spending outside. Wear long pants and long sleeves to protect yourself.

• Take condoms from your home country to assure reliability.

• Avoid jet lag by adjusting pre-travel sleep schedule, light therapy, diet and exercise.

• Taking a long road or airplane trip?

Periodically get up and stretch your arms and legs to avoid deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Talk to your health care provider

if you are at high risk for DVT such as travelers with heart disease, diabetes, cancer, blood or clotting disorders, varicose veins, cast or splint or history of DVT. • Be “water –smart.” Consider all water as unsafe in all lesser developed countries. Do not use ice in your beverages.

Brush your teeth with bottled water and keep your toothbrush protected with a cover not placed on the countertop.

• Wash your hands regularly and often.

• Be “food-wise.” “Boil it, peel it, or forget it” is easy to remember and will help keep you safe.

• Talk to your insurance carrier about your coverage. Consider travel health insurance.

• Be aware of your surroundings. Know where you are going. Blend in. Avoid wearing lots of jewelry- real or costume.

Dress comfortably, yet be conservative – know the customs of the cultures you are visiting.

• Review the Department of State Advisory for your travel location.

• Be sure your passport is current.

Resources: Call 970-498-6795 with any questions about travel vaccines. www.larimer.org www.cdc.gov/travel www.cdc.gov/travel/food-drinkrisks.html www.travel.state.gov www.cdc.gov/ncezid/dvbd/ Have fun and come back safe and sound with fabulous memories!

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EVICS Libre Desarrollo Proyecciones Continuar Estes Valley Investment in Childhood Success (EVICS) y el programa Parents as Teachers (Padres como Maestros) ofrece evaluaciones de desarrollo mensuales para niños de 0 a 5 años en la oficina de EVICS, 600 S. San Vrain. Las evalua-

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habla y lenguaje, habilidades motoras, el desarrollo cognitivo y social/emocional.

Los estudios muestran que las evaluaciones regulares de niños pequeños aumentan el conocimiento de los padres sobre el desarrollo del niño y resultan en el diagnóstico temprano de retrasos en el desarrollo. Cuando los retrasos se abordan temprano, es más probable que los niños comiencen la escuela listos para aprender y requieran menos intervenciones costosas más tarde en la vida. Las citas deben ser hechas una semana antes de la fecha de las evaluaciones y se pueden hacer llamando a 970-586-3055 o enviando un correo electrónico a kberg@evics.org. Aquí hay una lista de fechas y horarios de las evaluaciones: 11 de Abril, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

9 de Mayo, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Parents as Teachers (PAT) es un programa de Estes Valley Investment in Childhood Success (EVICS). PAT provee apoyo y educación a padres de familia con niños de 0 a 5 años de edad. Además de las evaluaciones, el programa ofrece apoyo individualizado a través de visitas domiciliarias, actividades grupales y grupos de apoyo para padres de familia.

PAT es un programa gratuito abierto a todas las familias y los servicios se ofrecen en inglés y español. Para obtener más ciones dan la oportunidad a los padres de información sobre PAT, comuníquese con la coordinadora del programa y la familia de revisar importantes hitos de desarrollo para sus hijos de 0 a 5 años de educadora de padres, Kristen Berg al 970-586-3055 o kberg@evics.org. edad. Evaluamos la audición, visión,

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Estes Park: “A Community Of Music Lovers”

By: Doug Fox

“Music is the universal language of mankind, ” proclaimed poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.

It touches the soul and warms our hearts. It reaches across language and cultural barriers and can even produce tears. In Estes Park, it seems there is a musical performance or concert of some kind virtually every weekend. Famed jazz trumpeter Louis Armstrong once said, “Musicians don't retire; they stop when there's no more music in them.” Perhaps that’s why we have a lot of retired people with musical talent still performing in Estes Park. They haven’t run out of music. Estes Park is a town littered with musical talent.

“We sure do have a lot of musicians in this town and people should know that, ” says Robert Charles Howard, guest conductor of the spring concert by the Oratorio Society of Estes Park. The Oratorio Society’s chorus and orchestra will perform March 31st at 7:00 p.m. and April 1st at 2:00 p.m. in the Estes Park High School Auditorium.

Howard is one of those musicians who retired to Estes Park. He came here after musical performing groups in Estes 21 years as music director and conductor Park,” says Howard. “The directors of of the Bellville (IL) Philharmonic Orvarious groups play or sing in each

Jerry Brubaker

chestra and Chorale in addition to being an Associate Professor of Music at St. Louis Community College at Meramec.

He calls Estes Park “a community of music lovers. ” “One of the things I’ve discovered, to my delight, is the incredible depth of cooperation and interaction among the

In fact, Anderson is one of the soloists for the Oratorio’s concert. The lineup of music is inspiring and beautiful.

Robert Charles Howard

other’s groups and it’s typical that someone might be a band or orchestra player and also be participating as a singer in one or more other groups. I think of Scott Anderson, who does just about everything. He plays French horn in the band and orchestra and sings like a dream.”

tenors; Bob Gunn and Mike Wilborn, basses.

Scott Anderson

Rocky Mountain Majesty by Estes Park composer and French horn player Jerry Brubaker.

A Hike in Rocky – a musical “postcard” composed by retired music educator and composer Bob Latchaw of Drake.

Sinfonia Concertante for Violin, Viola & Orchestra by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. This piece includes three generations of musicians from the same Estes Park family: Claudia Hook on viola, Claudia’s 18-year old grandson, Kyle Langmack, on violin, and daughter, Liesl Langmack, on violin.

After a brief intermission, the chorus begins with an a cappella composition by Oratorio music director conductor Kathrine Bowers called Music When Soft Voices Die. That’s followed by Te Deum Laudamus (for Empress Marie Theresa) by Franz Joseph Haydn.

The program closes with Fern Hill by John Corigliano, which features several Estes Park singers: Valerie Dascoli, Robin Howard and Karen Johnson, sopranos; Linda Bowie and Suzanne Miller, altos; Scott Anderson and Mark Richards,

Derald DeYoung will preview the music the audience is about to hear at a preconcert lecture Friday at 6:00 p.m. and again Sunday at 1:00 p.m. before the 2:00 p.m. concert. A reception will be held after the Saturday afternoon concert.

Admission is free. Donations are deeply appreciated. We are grateful for a grant from the Estes Park Community Thrift Shop, a large donation from Bob and Jane Gunn, and the publicity offered by this newspaper. For more information go to www.osep.info.

“My favorite thing about doing what I’m doing with this group is the same thing as it was in Belleville -- the people who are performing are performing for the love of music, ” says Howard. “They aren’t there just for a paycheck or because they have a requirement to fulfill for a degree, they’re there because they love music. ” After attending a recent concert by the Estes Park Big Jazz Band and the High School Jazz Band, Howard said, “Being in the company of such fine spirits and dedicated performers emphatically confirms our decision to move to Estes Park. Oh yeah, we also have the mountains. ”

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Library Offers Classes To Spring Clean Your Financial House By: Marsha Yelick, Estes Valley Library Financial Programs Consultant Spring is in the air, which for many means waking up from hibernation and cleaning out the dust and clutter.

A more important chore, however, is organizing your financial house to create clear goals and daily processes for a peaceful and prosperous future. The result will help you keep more of your hard-earned dollars—and help you sleep better at night.

To prepare you for this spring task, your Library is again offering free, financial education classes beginning the evening of March 27 and continuing for five weeks.

The five-part financial series that’s offered at the Library is a time-tested, FINRA-approved curriculum that includes everything you need to know and understand about managing your own money. The good news: it’s much easier than spring housecleaning. Information is presented in simple-tounderstand terms, handouts are provided, there’s no charge, and no one is selling anything.

The first class is “Goal Setting and Financial Planning” scheduled for Monday, March 27th. This class centers on basic money management skills such as creating a budget, calculating net worth, tracking expenditures, and setting realistic savings goals.

The second session, scheduled for Monday, April 3rd, is “Key Investment Concepts.” The workshop explains the important terminology that is central to understanding investing. Risk/reward, diversification, total return, and

allocation are a few of the terms that will be discussed and applied to personal investing.

“Retirement Saving Vehicles” is the third seminar presented on Monday, April 10th. It will cover the many ways to use tax-advantaged investing to protect long-term savings, especially in planning for retirement.

“Common Investment Types” will be presented on Tuesday, April 18th and centers on cash, stocks, and bonds, the core investment types that most people include in their investment portfolio.

Finally on Monday, April 24th, the seminar “Managing Money During Retirement” focuses on how to use all this knowledge to assure financial assets last throughout a happy, relaxing retirement.

Most of us agree we need to learn more about money matters and spend time cleaning up our financial house.

The five-part financial series will guide you in these worthy goals. The curriculum originated right here in Estes Park, designed specifically for current issues and the needs of regular people, and it is successfully being used across Colorado. For Estes Park citizens, there’s no time like the present to prepare for the future.

So sign up at the Library to attend one or more of these classes. There is no charge but registration is encouraged. All classes will be held weekly in the Hondius Room from 7:00 – 8:15 p.m. beginning Monday, March 27 and continuing through April 24th. Register online at estesvalleylibrary.org or call the Library at (970) 586-8116.

Begin Holy Week With St. John’s Passion The Passion story according to St. John as set to music by J. S. Bach will be presented in a staged version on Palm Sunday, April 9, at the Reel Mountain Theater at 1 p.m. in a free performance sponsored by St. Bartholomew’s Church.

This will be an exceptional and spiritually significant way to begin Holy Week.

The St. John Passion is the story of Christ’s arrest, trial and death. Experiencing this story as told in music by Bach is a fitting beginning to Holy Week.

Bach, who is arguably the greatest composer of western music, takes his story directly from St. John’s gospel, chapters 17, 18 and 19 with a few additional verses from St. Matthew.

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Since the Middle Ages the Passion story was sung and chanted during Holy Week. This setting by J. S. Bach was called “one of the most profound and perfected works of Bach” by the 19th century composer Robert Schumann.

In John Eliot Gardiners’s new book, Bach, Music in the Castle of Heaven, he states that Bach’s St. John Passion, “packs a more powerful dramatic punch than any Passion setting before or since. It is as bold and complex an amalgam of story-telling and meditation, religion and politics, music and theology, as there has ever been.”

This is a staged version of the story in which the participants move about and interact with each other. As such, it is an extremely powerful encounter which pulls the listener into the story. The soloist and instrumentalists are all world class musicians who enter deeply into the story and make it come alive for today.

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What’s Happening At The Estes Valley Library Successful Strategies for Your Financial Well-Being Monday, March 27, 7:00-8:30 p.m., Hondius Room Residents have an opportunity to improve their livelihood and well-being through basic money management concepts. “Goal Setting and Financial Planning” (the introductory workshop in a 5part series) will review fundamental tasks such as creating a personal balance sheet, building a monthly budget, tracking everyday spending, differentiating between needs and wants, and establishing clear financial goals.

This free seminar is for anyone who wants to begin, restart, or re-evaluate their relationship with money to create a more fulfilling and stress-free life—ideal for adults and teens. The March 27 class is the first in a five-part series. The public may sign up for just this first class—or for all five in the weekly series.

Led by the Library’s financial programs consultant and Chartered Financial Analyst, Marsha Yelick. Register at estesvalleylibrary.org.

Feed Your Brain for a Happier Life Wednesday, March 29, 1:00-2:00 p.m., Hondius Room Do you sometimes find it hard to concentrate or focus? Do you feel irritable or moody for no discernible reason? Is your brain starved for better nutrition? Are you absent-minded or suffering from brain fog? Your brain may be starved for nutrition. Learn the secrets of a better brain at this free workshop.

Presenter Mary Calaci is a Certified Nutritionist and the Longmont Natural Grocers’ Nutritional Health Coach. Understanding how the body works and the critical role nutrition plays in the body’s structure and functioning is Mary’s passion. In her work, she leads both individual nutritional coaching as well as group classes. Do your brain a favor by registering for this special session at www.estesvalleylibrary.org.

Popular “Tech Express” Returns to the Library Wednesday, March 29, 4:30-6:00 p.m. at the Fireplace Corner Drop in for the free Tech Express and get insights into your quick questions about your phone, tablet, laptop, email, apps, or accounts. Attendees typically receive 5-10 minutes of assistance from Library staff during the session. Staff will answer questions, try to diagnose issues, or make recommendations for follow-up.

Perfect for those “I’ve never been able to …” or “It used to work but doesn’t” issues that you might pose to your grandkids.

Staff will not be able to offer computer repair, nor will they be able to set up attendees on the library’s digital collection (separate appointments are available for that service). Those planning to drop by are encouraged to register through the library calendar at www.estesvalleylibrary.org.

An Introduction to 3D Printing Friday, March 31, 4:30 to 6:00 p.m., Hondius Room 3D printing is all over the news—but

did you know it’s also emerging in libraries? And did you ever imagine that ceramic coffee cups, artificial organs, and even rockets engines might all be 3Dprinted? Join staff for an overview of 3D printing technology—past, present, and future—and get up-close and personal with some of the amazing items even a small printer can create. Learn more about this extraordinary technology and help us determine the future of 3D printing at our Library. Register at estesvalleylibrary.org.

Finalists to be Revealed for One Book One Valley There’s “no foolin’” on Saturday, April 1, when the Library will reveal the finalist books to be voted upon for this fall’s One Book One Valley all-community read.

Five titles have been selected based on nominations from local book clubs.

Those finalist titles will be unveiled on Saturday, April 1. Then, beginning on May 1, library cardholders may cast a vote for their favorite—one vote per library card. The winner will be announced this summer, followed by a season of special thematic events around the book this fall.

Mad Libs Poetry Slam for Kids Tuesday, April 4, 3:45-6:00 p.m., Hondius Room Middle schoolers ages 11 through 14 are encouraged to take part in an event celebrating fun, creativity and National Poetry Month. Participants will fill in the blanks to create hilarious poetry, enjoying a classic game with a new twist. Register at estesvalleylibrary.org “Facing Your Fears” with Peace and Empowerment Tuesday, April 4, 7:00-8:30 p.m., Hondius Room The Library is hosting a special screening of the film “Facing Your Fears: Straight Talk about the Dying Process,” with special guests Nancy Bell and Brenda Fox from the Estes Park Medical Center. The video speaks directly to the lay caregiver about the natural changes that may accompany dying. It describes the physical changes and how best to respond to those changes to promote comfort, to enhance support and communication, and to glimpse into the awesome mystery of dying. The film helps minimize fear and provides a powerful sense of empowerment and peace. There will be time for questions after the screening.

Register at estesvalleylibrary.org Thrifty and Drifty: Money Lessons for Kids Thursday, April 6, 4:00-5:00 p.m., Hondius Room Share a laugh while learning valuable life-long skills from the Library’s own financial education performing troupe.

“Thrifty and Drifty” is an original skit that teaches both young and older children about the lessons of saving, spending, giving, and investing. Parents are encouraged to stay and listen with their kids during the performance, as money lessons work best when discussed as a family. Marsha Yelick will lead a conversation after the performance to help chil-

dren understand the lesson in the story.

Register to attend at estesvalleylibrary.org.

Home Fire Prevention and Wildfire Mitigation Thursday, April 6, 7:00-8:00 p.m., Hondius Room Wildfires are a real danger in our Estes Valley region. But by working together, residents can make their own property and their neighborhood much better protected from wildfire risks. Join Fire Marshal Marc Robinson and learn ten valuable tips on how to protect your home and property before wildfire threatens our area. Register at estesvalleylibrary.org Accessing Digital Movies, Music, and TV Shows Friday, April 7, 10:00-11:30 a.m., Hondius Room Learn how to borrow audiobooks, movies, music, comics, books, and television shows—all through the Library’s free hoopla service. Attendees are encouraged to bring their library card and their own personal device—whether Android, iOS (iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch), Kindle Fire, Windows PC laptop, or Macbook. Register to attend at estesvalleylibrary.org.

Estes Park Youth: The Giants Before Us - Our Roots, Our Journey Book Club Celebration Friday, April 7, 5:00-7:00 p.m., Hondius Room Join us to celebrate the Immigration Story Book Club of Estes Park High School students and Eagle Rock High School students. This celebration is open to the community, no registration is necessary, and will highlight the capstone projects of the participating students.

"The Distance Between Us" was read and shared among student groups. Students will create photographic art pieces that include a narrative of an ethnological interview process they completed. Subjects share their own experiences related to immigration within their own families and otherwise. Refreshments will be served, and there will be opportunities to ask questions.

Safety and Security on the Internet Monday, April 10, 4:00-5:30 p.m., Hondius Room Learn how to protect your identity and

recognize scams when banking, shopping, or keeping in touch with family and friends online. This free workshop identifies common types of scams and how to recognize suspicious websites and emails. The class will explain secure websites and how to know when it is appropriate to enter personal information or credit card numbers—and how to measure the strength of your passwords. Register to attend at estesvalleylibrary.org.

Taking a “Byte” Out of Scotland Thursday, April 13, 4:00-5:30 p.m., Hondius Room The Library and the Estes Park Genealogical Society co-host this special presentation on researching Scottish genealogical records online. Presenter Harry Ross will spotlight the various websites based in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Ross is a past president of the Colorado Council of Genealogical Societies and of the Longmont Genealogical Society.

Dance Activities for Toddlers Friday, April 14, 11:00-11:20 a.m., Hondius Room Dance and movement are among the many ways that very young children can grow and develop—and one of the best opportunities is at the Library right after storytime. Courtney Frazier from Center Stage Dance will be on hand to encourage toddlers to move, shake, twirl, dance, and delight.

Painting Nature on Flagstone Friday, April 14, 5:30-7:00 p.m. in the Library Atrium This is a special after-hours “sip and paint” event featuring art instructor Lisa DeMattei. The featured art project will be painting nature on flagstone. A choice of wines from Snowy Peaks Winery will be available. Register to attend at estesvalleylibrary.org.

Storybook Explorers and Month of the Young Child Event Saturday, April 15, 11:15-11:45 a.m., Hondius Room This combines three great programs (Storybook Explorers, One Book 4 Colorado and Month of the Young Child).

We'll start with reading a story and then engage in activities surrounding the book. This session will be the (still secret) One Book 4 Colorado title. Each family will receive a copy of the book to take home. We will be making a tissue paper art project inside and then go outside for wagon rides! Register at estesvalleylibrary.org.

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JUST STEPS FROM THE TOWN OF GLEN HAVEN this rolling ONE-OF–A-KIND ESTES PARK LOCATION! 1.29 acres adj to .89-acre lot borders West Creek for your own private fish- RMNP in Fall River Estates. Nicely treed corner lot ing spot with telephone and power lines at the property w/unique rock formations & spectacular mtn views. line. $183,500 1341 David Dr $50,000 TBD County Rd #43, Glen Haven

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“In The Spirit” Exhibition Features Cynthia Price Reedy At The Art Center The Art Center of Estes Park is pleased to announce the upcoming exhibition “In the Spirit” featuring the art of Estes Park artist Cynthia Price Reedy. This dynamic show, sponsored by Dr. Gil and Susan Anderson, opens Friday, March 31 with a celebratory reception from 5-7:00 p.m.

This show and reception are is free and open to the public. This exhibit will be on display through Sunday, May 7, 2017.

Cynthia Price Reedy was born and raised in Colorado. Her mother was wonderfully creative, a gift she passed on to her three daughters. Cynthia is excited about art. It makes her life so much richer. When she travels and paints on location she experiences the place in a more intimate way. The colors become clearer and she sees details she would have missed on a casual viewing. She becomes engaged in the subject matter in a satisfying way. “You never know where you will find beauty,” says Cynthia. “Who knew ‘The Rock’ in San Francisco Bay could be so enchanting? I love to travel and paint and will go practically anywhere at the drop of a hat. So far, Africa, Southeast Asia, the Amazon, Scotland, Ireland, Europe, Greece, Canada, Mexico and, of course, the United States, have all been winners. Plus, I find amazing ethnic recipes and come home and play in a whole world of delicious cuisine.”

Cynthia creates realistic art in addition to abstract and experimental painting which is, for her, pure art fun. “The sky is the limit on color and technique. Usually,

I don’t know where I’m going until I get there.

The journey is the adventure. ” Cynthia works with watercolors, oils, acrylics, scratchboard, and

and Greeley.

The Art Center is located at 517 Big Thompson Avenue, in Middle in collage. Her other love is writing, pri- Stanley Village, below Safeway and above marily short stories, many of which have Subway. The Art Center of Estes Park is a been published. Cynthia is a Clinical Psy- nonprofit organization which provides a chologist by training and worked largely facility to support the work of local and with offenders and the court system. She regional Colorado artists, striving to procurrently shows in galleries in Estes Park mote exhibition, education, and excel-

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Visit the gallery to enjoy art in a variety of media made by artist members. Winter gallery hours are Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. For more information, please call the Art Center at 970-586-5882 or visit our website at www.artcenterofestes.com.

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Spring Art Education Opportunities Offered At The Art Center The Art Center of Estes Park has a number of upcoming educational opportunities available this spring. Check out what’s being offered and join us to expand your art knowledge and skills. All activities will take place at the Art Center.

Felting Fun with Rebecca Gilberto March 25, (Sat.) 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Non Members $25, Art Center Members $22.50. Additional $25 materials fee to be paid directly to the instructor at the time of class.

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

An Introduction to Water Miscible Oil Painting/ A Healthier Oil Painting Studio with Jenifer Cline April 8, (Sat.) 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Non Members $45, Art Center Members $40.50. Some supplies will be made available to you for a $10 materials fee, but there will be some additional supplies you will need to provide and bring to class. The list will be kept to a minimum!

List is available online or at the Art Center.

Explore the large variety of newer water miscible / water soluble / solvent free oil

paints that allow you to produce beautiful oil paintings without the toxins associated with traditional oils. We will explore the qualities of the paints, different media, brushes, substrates and techniques that work well with these oil paints.

We will spend some time learning about these paints and then create a painting in the classroom during this one day workshop. This workshop is suitable for absolute beginners through more experienced painter who wish to learn more about this solvent free oil painting process.

Painting with Pastel with Vickie Mastron April 15, (Sat.) 10:00 a.m.-12:00 noon, Class fee: $15. All materials provided. Students will explore the fun of painting flowers, landscapes or animals with pastel.

This is an Intergenerational class, designed as a class that is affordable and can be enjoyed by adults and children together in the same class. Individual students are welcome as well. Classes are geared for a wide range of capabilities to accommodate age and skill differences, with the ability for projects to be increasingly more challenging for advanced ages and skills. Children younger than 6 years

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of age will be accepted into class if accompanied by an adult. Family discounts are available.

Two Modern Visionaries of Architecture & Design – Paolo Soleri & Thomas Heatherwick: The Art Center of Estes Park is proud to welcome back Chuck Benson, Art and Architectural Historian, Architectural Designer and Principal, and traveler in search of beauty and wonder, for another engaging and informative free evening presentation Saturday, April 15 at 7:00 p.m.

Both Soleri and Heatherwick had – and have pushed the boundaries of planning, architecture, design, and just plain “thinking out of the box.” Soleri became famous and internationally known for his visionary thinking on Arcologies, or the development of mega-buildings to try and concentrate mankind’s footprint on the planet and move towards environmental sustainability and environmentalism long before these terms became part of our language! He developed projects that floated on the sea, were both dams and dwellings, and even envisioned mega-satellites whereby mankind would launch from earth into space. Heatherwick is a currently practicing designer of buildings and bridges, furniture, industrial items, etc.; whose studio is located in London, and also has an international following of “pushing the envelope” of what is possible and acceptable. His innovation in some ways knows no boundaries, and he is one of the rising stars in

this world of design!

Come explore both the 20th and 21st century in terms of thought-provoking genius with both of these individuals.

The Art Center is located at 517 Big Thompson Avenue, in Middle Stanley Village, below Safeway and above Subway. The Art Center of Estes Park is a nonprofit organization which provides a facility to support the work of local and regional artists, striving to promote exhibition, education, and excellence in the visual arts. Proceeds benefit the artist and contribute to

the Art Center’s education and community outreach. Art Center members get a 10% discount on all adult art classes and purchases. To register for classes, or for more information, please call the Art Center at 970-586-5882 or visit our website at www.artcenterofestes.com and click on “Classes.”

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Travelers Medical Kit From Kay Rosenthal PhD, RN Senior Public Health Nurse- Larimer County Department of Health and Environment – Estes Park

__ Lip balm __ Eye drops __ Saline nasal spray __ Moleskin Really? You want me to pack a ton of __ Antibiotic ointment stuff I might not even use? Do you really __ Prescription for my glasses in case I practice what you preach? Yes. Just ask lost them or they were blown off at one my husband! When we went to Iceland in late September we packed a basic first of the waterfalls __ A pair of readers that would help unaid kit. Why? Because I didn’t want to til I could replace my prescription glasses spend time shopping for medical supplies or having to go to an emergency I carried all the written information for room or clinic on vacation if I could the over the counter medications in case avoid it. Here’s what was in my bag. And I was the one that was sick and my husyes, I had to carry it! band had to figure out what to give me and how often. __ Analgesics (aspirin, acetaminophen/Tylenol, non-steroidal anti-inflamWe didn’t take insect repellent or water matory/Motrin) purification tablets to Iceland but you will want to consider adding them de__ Throat lozenges pending on where you are traveling. __ Decongestant If you are on any prescription medica__ Antihistamine (Benadryl) tions take them in their original contain__ Cough suppressant/expectorant ers and carry them with you in your __ Loperamide (Imodium) carry-on bag. __ Colace (Docusate) Thank goodness we didn’t have any ac__ Antibacterial wipes and hand cidents or injuries. The things we sanitizer needed were the hand sanitizer, antibac__ Pepto-Bismol terial wipes, sunscreen (really needed windscreen more than sunscreen!) scis__ Sunscreen sors, eye drops and lip balm. But know__ Calamine lotion ing that I was prepared was worth the __ Hydrocortisone cream room in my luggage and the little bit of __ Tweezers, scissors, safety pins, 2x2 extra weight. dressings, 4x4 dressing and tape I hope your trip will be as full of won__ Antacid derful memories as ours was and that __ Digital thermometer you come home healthy and safe as we __ Band-Aids (assorted sizes) did. Enjoy!

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Brief Opportunity For A Big Difference Crossroads 2017 “Neighbors In Need” Challenge When the annual “Feinstein Challenge” was cancelled on short notice in 2015, a compassionate local donor stepped up with a $50,000 pledge to serve as a dollar-for-dollar match for contributions to help Crossroads Ministry provide services for persons in need in the Estes Valley. In 2017, they have again agreed to make our “Neighbors in Need” challenge possible.

In the next year, Crossroads faces extraordinary opportunities and challenges for reaching even more people in need, including a commitment to ensure that a Meals on Wheels program continues to serve homebound persons in the Estes Valley in 2018.

Any gifts received through Memorial Day (May 29) will help Crossroads secure the $50,000 challenge grant to help relieve hunger and poverty.

Crossroads serves about one out of every 12 persons in the Estes Valley each year, including persons who have had their hours at work cut back or lost their job altogether, and those with incapaci-

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tating medical conditions or low fixed incomes. They would be hungry without help with food. They would be homeless without help with housing costs. They would be cold in the winter months without help with their heating bills.

They need help with gasoline to get to work or to doctor’s appointments. They need assistance to pay for medical copays and prescription medication refills.

This annual “Neighbors In Need” Challenge is Crossroads Ministry’s single largest source of funding to provide a broad range of services that help to meet the needs of local hurting families. This important opportunity can multiply the impact of your generosity and help relieve hunger and poverty in the Estes Valley.

Give securely online by visiting the website at www.crossroadsep.org Or via mail at P.O. Box 3616, Estes Park, CO 80517-3616.

For more information contact Rev. Dr. Tim McLemore, Executive Director at tim@crossroadsep.org or call 970-5770610 ext. 18.

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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25th Annual Spring Contest Powwow And Indian Art Market In Fort Collins Native American cultures through the Children’s Activity Center, food, arts & crafts vendors, and music, dancing and singing during the intertribal dancing.

As part of our theme “Honoring

The Northern Colorado Intertribal Pow-wow Association, Inc. (NCIPA) proudly announces the 25th Annual Spring Contest Powwow and Indian Art Market. This year’s theme is “Honoring All Sisters – Our Women. ” The public is invited to experience a colorful, two day celebration of northern Colorado’s largest Native American gathering of over 30 tribes represented from the Rocky Mountain and Great Plains regions. The powwow features Native American music, dancing, singing, arts and crafts, and food. The Grand Entry, which introduces all of the tribal dancer contestants wearing their colorful Native regalia and powwow participants, will begin at approximately 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday and again on Sunday at approximately 12 noon. NCIPA’s powwow provides opportunities throughout the weekend for the public to experience the

All Sisters – Our Women” theme, we will be honored with the participation of Sister Nations Color Guard who will carry the Colors for this year’s powwow. Sister Nations Color Guard, according to their Facebook page, is a “sisterhood of Native American women veterans representing various Tribal Nations brought together

low Street, Fort Collins, CO. Bleacher seating is limited so please bring your own lawn chairs.

Ticket prices: ages 13 and older $6.00/day or $10.00/weekend; children 612 - $3.00/day or $5.00/weekend; children 5 and under – free. This is a familyoriented event so no drugs or alcohol are allowed. Also no animals are allowed in the Community Center.

For more information about the powwow and dance contests please refer to: ncipa.weebly.com/powwow.html Volunteers are needed. To volunteer, contact Sheryl at 970-237-0346 or email bearheartschool@gmail.com For more information regarding the powwow please contact Jan at 970-4980290; or ncipa.weebly.com Major Sponsors include: Tesoro Cultural Center Powwow Fundraisers, City of Fort Collins Fort Fund, City of Fort Collins Department of Recreation, Colorado Creative Industries, KUNC 91.5 FM (NPR), Serimus Foundation, and other local businesses and individuals.

Donations are welcomed and needed: Since NCIPA is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit, 100% volunteer organization they rely on donations and Traditional dancing for 18 years and grants in addition to fundraisers and adolder sponsored by the NCIPA Commitmission fees to fund the powwow.

If you tee also for a $1000 “winner takes all would like to make a tax-deductible doprize.” nation please contact NCIPA at When: Saturday, April 8, 2017 from http://ncipa.weebly.com/contact-us. html around 1pm until approximately 9 p.m.; or send it to: Sunday, April 9 from around 12 p.m.

Northern Colorado Intertribal Powwow noon – approximately 5:00 p.m. (These Association, Inc. times are approximate since there are P. O. Box 1938 many people involved in the powwow but we try to begin as close to these times Fort Collins, CO 80522. as possible.)

Photos by Nikki Hartman and Angel The event will take place at the NorthYoung of Sister Nations Color Guard. side Aztlan Community Center, 112 Wilin friendship. We present the colors in Native regalia for community events and at powwows …”. Two other ways NCIPA will be celebrating its theme are by holding a special women’s traditional and an all-teen girls dance contest, which are described in more detail below.

To commemorate this year’s 25th milestone powwow, three special dance contests will be held: 1. Princess special in honor of Wakinyela Clairmont-Bear, ‘Honoring Athletes Special’, all teen girls ages 13-18 with prizes indicated on NCIPA’s website; 2. Men’s Fancy dancing for 18 years and older in honor of Mr. Doug Goodfeather for a $1000 “winner takes all” prize; and 3. Women’s

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Meeting Notices

Ron Harris Ron Harris passed away peacefully at home on March 17, 2017 after a two year battle with cancer. Ron was born in Boulder, CO on November 4th, 1950 to Malcolm and Eleanor Harris. He moved to Estes Park at the age of two weeks, spending his youth here skiing at Hidden Valley and participating in football, basketball and track. He graduated from Estes Park High School in 1969, then joined the U.S. Navy and was stationed in Florida and Hawaii as an aircraft electrician. After serving his country, he moved to Fort Collins, CO to obtain a degree in Natural Resources from Colorado State University, graduating in 1976.

Ron began a career with the National Park Service at Rocky Mountain National Park as a seasonal trail crew member during his college years. He was part of the climbing team that removed the steel cables from the North Face of Longs Peak and participated in multiple search and rescue efforts. After graduation, he continued working for Rocky in numerous positions and eventually became a woodcrafter there, leaving his mark on many of the employee houses, historic backcountry cabins, and other structures. He retired from the NPS in September 2013 after 40 years of service.

He wed Susan Perney of Estes Park on December 16, 1972 and they enjoyed 44 years of marriage. Their daughter Kelsey was born in 1984 and was his

heart’s delight. Ron loved these mountains and was a wonderful hiking companion, noticing many of the small details along the trail that most hikers miss in their rush to get to their destination. He also loved the ocean and the family spent a number of vacations in Hawaii and on the Oregon Coast. He would walk the beach and always came back with his pockets full of treasures that he’d found along the shore. He read just about any book that came his way and had an amazing memory.

Most importantly, he had a quirky sense of humor and could always make us laugh.

Ron is survived by his wife Susan of Estes Park and his daughter Kelsey of Los Angeles, CA, as well as his sister Mary Beth Harris Shwayder and her husband Michael of Los Angeles, his brother Jim Harris of Houston, TX, his in-laws Ann and Steve Taylor of Estes Park, Sue Perney of Estes Park, and Abner and Kathryne Perney of Salina, KS, and numerous nephews, nieces, great-nephews and great-nieces.

The family requests memorial contributions be made to the Rocky Mountain Conservancy Trail Improvement Fund in Ron’s memory in care of Allnutt Funeral Service 1302 Graves Ave. Estes Park, CO. Ron’s wishes were for a private family service. Please visit www.allnutt.com to leave a message for the family.

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 Tuesdays at 6 p.m. St. Bart’s Church.

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

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

363 E. Elkhorn Ave. Call 970-586-2013 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 visitors to attend these open meetings.

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

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

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

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

701 Elm Rd.

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

Harmony Foundation - 1600 Fish Hatchery Rd.

Employment Diamond Resorts Management, Inc.

Year Round Position

Full Time & Part Time

Front Desk

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

Fire Mountain RTC for Adolescents is looking for an overnight and PRN Mental Health Technician.

Must be 21 years old. Candidate must be able to exhibit strong boundaries with compassion and heart.

Please forward resume, cover letter, and salary requirements to Jason in Human Resources at jason@firemountainprograms.com

Equal Opportunity Employer

Legal Notice

SANITARY SEWER NOTICE

The Estes Park Sanitation District will be repairing a sanitary sewer main on E. Elkhorn Ave. beginning April 10, 2017 this start date will be weather dependent. Work will take place over approximately 2-3weeks.

Planned work hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Sewer will remain in service during construction. Construction will begin at 130 E Elkhorn Ave and work will continue west on Elkhorn Ave for approximately 250 feet. Expect possible delays through construction zone.

Recreation Coordinator Sports & Athletics Recreation Department

The Estes Valley Recreation and Park District is looking for a talented recreation professional to fill our open position, Recreation Coordinator – Sports & Athletics.

This full-time year-round position is responsible for planning, organizing, implementing and administering youth and adult sports and activity programs. This position provides a safe, high quality youth and adult recreation experience through the supervision and implementation of recreational programs that benefit the valley’s citizens and visitors. In addition to competitive pay, this position will also receive an exceptional leave and benefits package, and district-wide perks and discounts. Hiring Range: Non-Exempt $18.75 - $28.37 per hour Close date: April 9, 2017

For a complete position description and employment application, visit our website at www.evrpd.com or from the EVRPD Administration Office at 690 Big Thompson Avenue. Please submit employment applications to: Estes Valley Recreation and Park District, Attention HR; P.O. Box 1379, Estes Park, CO 80517, or email employee application to HR@evrpd.com

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LOOKING FOR ART LOVERS! Looking For

We are a nationally recognized Fine Art and Craft group of galleries with 2 locations in Estes Park.

Host, Bussers & Dishwashers.

Full time and part time

Full and Part Time Sales Positions Available.

Apply at 225 Park Lane

Retail sales experience preferred, but we will train the right person.

Must be friendly and outgoing and willing to go the extra mile for our customers.

Unpacking Assistant 8 to 10 flexible hours per week. Great second job! Must have computer skills and be able to lift heavy boxes

We are hiring Experienced

Cooks, Dishwashers, Bartenders, Bussers, Hostesses and Servers!!

We offer: • Very competitive wages • Attractive employee discounts • Bonus potential • A great work environment surrounded by beautiful American art!

*Must have open availability including weekends. *This is a fast pace environment and therefore must be comfortable with working at that speed. *Front of the house applicants must be able to speak, read and communicate in English. *Neat appearance and present your self in a professional manner.

Please drop off resume in person at: 141 E. Elkhorn Ave. or, Email to info@earthwoodgalleries.com

MAINTENANCE EMPLOYEE

If you are passionate, dedicated and honest worker please apply in person at: La Cabaña Mexican Bar & Grill.

165 Virginia Dr.

Full time, year round Basic maintenance skills a must Hot tub maintenance a plus Fluent in English Housing a possiblity Apply in person 1520 Fall River Road

Mountain Concrete

Now HiriNg For DisH & Cook

is looking for Concrete Laborers & Form Setters.

Call Scott at 970-586-3775.

Apply in person at: 470 Prospect Village Dr.

Maintenance Supervisor - position is the perfect job for someone who loves to work and enjoys offering creative solutions to complete a project. General maintenance duties include minor repairs and light woodworking, light plumbing, etc. Must Have experience supervising a team. Hourly Rate $16-00- $18.00 Benefits* : Vacation and Health benefits available after qualifying period.

Please apply online at the www.trouthavenresorts.applicantpro.com/jobs/

General Maintenance position-

is the perfect job for someone who loves to work and enjoys offering creative solutions to complete a project.

General maintenance duties include minor repairs and light woodworking, light plumbing, etc.

Benefits* : Vacation and Health benefits available after qualifying period.

Hourly Rate $12-00- $15.00 p/h Please apply online at the www.trouthavenresorts.applicantpro.com/jobs/

Housekeeper - Trout Haven Resorts has a position open for a housekeeper, duties include, cleaning condo's and cabins, laundry duties, must be able to work independently or with a team and take direction from housekeeping manager. Must be able to work weekends and holidays.

Must have a reliable vehicle. Hourly rate $12-15 p/h

Now Hiring

• Job Supervisor • Framer • Siding Installer • Carpenterall experience levels considered

mark@homesbykingswood.com or call 586-6551

Now Hiring - Experienced carpenter - Entry level laborer - Handyman send resume to

mark@homesbykingswood.com or call 586-6551

Now Hiring:

Helper Needed

Full time, year round.

Valid driver’s license required.

Call 970-586-8787

• Dishwasher • Cook • Host • Server Apply at 134 W. Elkhorn Ave Call 970 586-8838

SERVERS and HOSTESSES needed for Estes Park café Weds thru Saturday, no nights.

Year round part-time positions with increased shifts in summer season.

Email contact info to: cafe-estes@outlook.com

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Employment

~ BE A PART OF OUR TEAM ~

Estes Park Lodging Resort

Housekeeping 2 positions - year round

Pick up applications at front desk, ask for Kay. 1885 Sketchbox Ln. or email resume to info@solitudecabins.com

Check Out Our Current Openings...

Rams Horn Village Resort is seeking a year round full time Front Office Manager

Competitive pay based on experience, plus benefits package. Great working environment in Estes Park’s only Gold Crown Resort. We are looking for a professional, detail-oriented individual with excellent communication, organizational, and computer skills, including reservations software and social media marketing. A strong candidate will have experience in both management and fast-paced office environments.

Hotel/Front Desk experience a plus. Saturdays are required.

• Dining services wait staff 1 full time position NEW MINIMUM WAGE STARTING AT $13.50

• Assisted Living – Registered Nurse (RN) 1 part-time position COMPETITIVE WAGE

•Universal Worker – 1 full time position-Must be willing to train in all departments NEW MINIMUM WAGE STARTING AT $13.50

Year Round. Full-Time positions qualify for benefits. www.good-sam.com

Please send a resume to dgibson@rhvresort.com. EEOE

Jobs posted 3/17/17-3/24/17 All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Chef: AM Must possess at least two years’ experience in volume food preparation Work with dining room staff to ensure appropriate services Must possess strong leadership qualities and supervisory skills Assist the Food Service Manager in menu preparation Works shifts. Holidays and weekends Year-round, Full Benefits, $13-$14/hour Postings & applications are on our website: ymcarockies.org/work (970) 586-3341 x1032

Estes Valley Recreation and Park District is now hiring for the following seasonal positions:

Part-time Tutors.

We are looking for FT/PT employee to start. We are small handmade company focusing on outdoor apparel and goods. We need help with shipping and online order fulfillment, customer service, and workflow management. Looking someone who can grow with the company and would like full time employment ideally.

Starting pay is $13.00hr and this will be reassessed periodically.

Located in The Church Shops.

Call 720-660-9475

Catering Manager Have at least three years’ experience in banqueting, catering and/or food service Have knowledge of special events coordination Have excellent time management and organizational skills Train banquet staff in proper etiquette, policies, procedures and event venue set up Year-round, Full Benefits, $17-$19/hour

EVRPD Seasonal Employment Opportunities

The Estes Park Learning Place is taking resumes for

If you are interested in learning more about tutor opportunities, please contact Kathy Nauman, Executive Director at 970.577.0020.

Resumes may be submitted at info@eplearningplace.org.

Family Reservations Agent 2 to 4 years of office experience, preferably in the hospitality industry Communicate with guests via telephone, email and in person Coordinate bookings with Operations departments to optimize the guest experience Work with a limited amount of supervision and be self-motivated Work weekends, holidays, evenings and a variety of hours as required by demands of season Year-round, Full Benefits, $12/hour

The Estes Park Learning Place is now taking resumes for a Part-time Executive Assistant position.

Part-time: 20-25 hours a week Hourly position: $10-$12 per hour DOE

The Executive Assistant is responsible to assist the Executive Director during selected business hours to ensure efficient office procedures, including computer operations, and to greet clients and visitors.

Please see the job posting at www.eplearningplace.org/jobs

Bookkeeping/ General Office

- QuickBooks and Excel Proficient - Bookkeeping and Payroll - Part-time to Full-time Position

Office Hours: Mon-Fri 8am - 5pm Send resume to notices@esteslawyer.net

Golf Course Groundskeepers (May-Oct., $10/hr. - $12/hr.)

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

Campgrounds Maintenance (April-Oct., $11/hr. - $15/hr.)

Tennis Instructors and Lead Tennis Instructor (April-August, $10/hr. - $30/hr.)

Youth Sports Officials: Soccer Referees, Flag Football Officials, Baseball Umpires (April-May, $10/hr. - $15/hr.), 4 Star Baseball Umpires (June-July, $15/hr. - $25/hr.)

Adult Sports Officials: Adult Softball Umpires; Men’s Open & Co-rec (May-July, $18 - $22) Site Supervisors: Adult Softball and Youth Baseball; min. 20 hours/week (May-July, $12/hr. - $15/hr.)

~ Flexible schedules ~ Fun work environment ~ Great employee discounts and perks included

All positions have flexible spring and/or summer seasonal schedules, and are open until filled.

Applications and complete job descriptions may be obtained from our website at www.evrpd.com or from the EVRPD Administration Office at 690 Big Thompson Avenue. Please submit employment applications online, or send to: Estes Valley Recreation and Park District, Attention HR; P.O. Box 1379, Estes Park, CO 80517, or email employee application to hr@evrpd.com

PAINTERS NEEDED! Busy painting contractor needs help.

Experience required. Work outdoors this summer. Full Time and Part Time positions available.

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

Marshall’s Painting is looking for year round help, PT/FT, exp. not req. will teach. Good work atmosphere, good pay.

Looking for a quick learner.

970-430-8335.

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Executive Assistant

BioLynceus innovates natural solutions for a better future.

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

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

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

Proficiency in office and communication technologies is required.

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

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

Best Western Plus Silver Saddle Inn

Part-time Seasonal Porter and Shuttle Driver Positions Available in Estes Park Employment June - October, Up to 20 hours per week: $15/hour Note: Weekly hours and length of season vary based on business need Duties • Transport guests in passenger vans to and from trailhead locations within RMNP and beyond • Porter backpacking gear to and from remote backcountry campsites • Set and break camp for Wildland Trekking clients

Front Desk Agent

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

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

No calls please.

Check us out at www.wildlandtrekking.com!

PART-TIME CLEANERS WANTED for vacation rental cleaning in EP. Pay of $15-20/hr. based on ability. Hours are usually 10 am-3 or 4 pm. Must have transportation and be avail. one day on weekend Call Michael 816-260-0941.

Full-Time Sales Representative

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

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

We are conducting open interviews on March 30th from 10am - 2pm for the following positions: Checker Courtesy Clerk Day-Stocker Overnight Stocker Bakery Clerk (Overnight) Deli Clerk Produce Clerk Seafood Clerk Pharmacy Technician (Rate of pay based on experience) Rates of pay from $10.00 - $14.00 per hour (Based on experience) Please call Ann at 970-586-4447 to schedule an interview - walk-ins are also welcome.

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

Accounting Temporary Accounts Payable – Full Time (present-June 20th) Administration Executive Assistant- Full Time

Building & Grounds Maintenance Engineer – Full Time Specialty Clinic- Cardiac Receptionist – Full Time

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

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

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

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

Fridays and Saturdays are required.

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

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

Med/Surg Certified Nurse Aide – Full Time Nights Registered Nurse – Full Time Nights Home Health Care/Hospice Registered Nurse – PRN

Prospect Park Living Center Registered Nurse- Full Time LPN/Registered Nurse Restorative – Full Time Days and Nights Certified Nurse Aid – Full Time Days and Nights Earn a C.N.A. – Full Time Dietary Dietary Aide – PRN

Environmental Services Housekeeper – Full Time and Part Time

Murphy Hotels is looking for Full Time Housekeepers.

If you want to join the amazing team at Murphy's please call 970-480-2955 or come in at 1650 Big Thompson Ave.

Position Requirements • Excellent driving record: DOT physical required • Wilderness First Responder and CPR Certifications • Enthusiastic approach to customer service and attention to detail • Excellent physical fitness: porter work requires carrying a full backpack over long distances • Significant backcountry experience in the Colorado Rockies a definite plus!

To Apply Send resume and cover letter outlining interests and any outdoor travel industry experience to: robin.guthrie@wildlandtrekking.com

Employment

3J Service Cleaning

House Keeping $11/Hr

Year Round & Seasonal Positions Year round positions offers vacation & sick days

Call 970-573-1770 or 970-573-2089 (Spanish) Apply at Windcliff 2220 Windcliff Dr.

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

EPMC offers competitive wages and benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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

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

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

We are currently recruiting for the following positions: Common Area Attendant (Full Time / Year Round)

Housekeeping (Full or Part Time / Year Round)

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

970-577-7517

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

Help us Help Others Become a CAREGiver

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

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

No certification required.

Training and support provided.

Sign on Bonus for Estes Park area!

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

Administrative Assistant Admin. Services Dept.

Hiring Range $18.01 – $21.16 per hour Non-Exempt Position Close Date: April 3, 2017

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

Police Officer I

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

Local Marketing District Board Voluntary Member Close Date: April 3, 2017

(Committee application required)

Town of Estes Park Seasonal Employment Opportunities Apr 2 - Sep 30 The Town of Estes Park is accepting applications for the following Seasonal positions: Street Maintenance Parks Maintenance Special Events Maintenance Visitor Information Assistant Hiring rate $10.50 - $13.50 depending on experience Community Service Officer Hiring rate $13.00 - $16.00 depending on experience Positions are open until filled Applications are located at: ▪ Town Hall 170 MacGregor Ave. west foyer (Mon-Fri 8 am – 5 pm) ▪ www.estes.org/jobs

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.

BUCKLES OF ESTES & SPORTS HOUND

YEAR ROUND PT/FT

All around retail shop duties.

Likes to clean & organize.

People Person Apply at 160 W. Elkhorn Ave.

▪ Submit Town application, resume and cover letter to: ▪ Town of Estes Park, Attn: HR ▪ PO Box 1200, Estes Park, CO 80517; or ▪ Fax 970-577-4770 The status of applications will be communicated via e-mail. By choice the Town of Estes Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Best Western Plus Silver Saddle Inn

Now hiring Housekeepers and Maintenance Full or part time Must be a non-smoker

Apply in person 1260 Big Thompson Avenue No calls

RENTALS

RENTALS

Homes

Wants To Rent

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

Long Term Rental Manager: Teresa 970-586-7626

Apartments 2 Bd, 2 Ba Apartment.

West of Town.

Balcony, great views.

NS/NP 970-586-6487

Duplexes DUPLEX FOR RENT Clean 3 Br, 2 Ba + Garage, Quiet Neighborhood. N/S, N/P 970-586-6487

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Senior female wants bedroom in private home in Estes Park will pay rent or share expenses. Pam at Karst Electric Inc. is here in Estes Park for all your 503-560-5433. electrical needs: new construction, service and reTRANSPORTATION pair. No job too small!

Licensed and insured. Call us at (970) 577-1470, www.karstelectric.com.

SUVs/CUVs

1998 Nissan Pathfinder 4 Wheel dr. sunroof. Runs well. $2600 290-2928 Villano Property Management LLC. Family own/opTrucks erated. *Housekeeping *Maintenance *And More!

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

Sewing/Alterations

Sewing Services 2006 Honda Ridgeline + chair tops cushions Truck with Meyer Home Lower level commercial Recover or create new space available for imme- Snow Plow. One owner, hi industrial sewing repairs mileage. Both garaged. diate move in. Open space including leather. ready for your office, work- Like new aggressive Durashop, or storage.

Please call Beth for appt. trac tires on truck and set 1 year lease. Approxi970-492-5446 of like new Michelin’s on mately 500 s/f $400/Mo. factory rims. All records, Call Anderson Realty & Piano Tuning Markley serviced. Plow is Management 4-5 years old, gently used 970-586-2950 on our drive. Up/down-L/R. Susan Novy, local piano tuner. Call for appt.

River Front Office See on Arapaho Road.

577-1755 space/rooms. Multiple $11,500 for truck, plow, available. extra set of tires/rims.

Pet Care 970-586-1700 970-586-5092 Suite “A” at Signature 2000 Dodge Dakota Square, 351 Moraine Sport Avenue 2,118 sq ft Prime 4D 4W Drive 5 Speed Office Suite Stick. 118,800 m $3,000 Reception, Four Offices OBO 586-2652 Storage Rooms, Filing Beautifully-Appointed Rest RVs Room. On-Site Parking 970-586-8846 EP Indoor Room/Roommate RV Storage needed: Professional Pet Sitter, 23’Lx6.5’Wx9.6’H. 2 Furnished BR’s providing daily walks or vaJack 970 818-6067 available immediately in cation pet sitting. Experishared space. $600. enced with medical needs Serene environment. Tidy, and senior pets. Bonded, SERVICES ascetic household with insured; Pet First Aid inbeautiful views near town. structor. Renee, 970-646-6714 970-232-6231

Commercial Rentals

patiencegribble @hotmail.com

Entire condo rental $1500/mo.

Looking for Roommate/ Room for rent w/ own bathroom. In Estes Park. All Util + cable & internet incl. $595 per month. call 970 577-6986

Roommate Wanted-1 bd. avail. in 2 bd. apt. Private bed & bath, $460/mo. inc. util. No smoking, plenty of parking, background check req. Call Maria 970-6465642.

Home Repair/Service HOLMES LOG WORKS 970-586-9168 Log & Metal Railing, Deck Additions, Log Benches, Gates Mantels & Stairs www.lograils.com

Other-Misc Need a ride? Call Maria’s ride, operating 2 days/week. Reasonable rates. 970-646-5642.

HOUSEHOLD Misc.

Kitchen undercounter halogen lights 6 fixtures 11 ft total $65. Six panel white prehung door $50.

970-577-7090

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REAL ESTATE

ANIMALS/PETS

Homes

For Sale

Brand new tiny home Quality materials throughout, features low maintenance exterior, and a solid pine interior. Very very nice ! 970 586-4730 tlrbltinc@aol.com

Commercial Commercial Spaces for sale and lease.

Call Eric. Anderson Realty. 586-2950

For Sale, 15 yr. old trail horse. Quarter horse/thoroughbred mix.

Very steady lead trail horse. 16.5 hands. $2300 to include ranch saddle, pad, rope halter and bridle.

In Estes Call 970-2978039.

SALES Garage Sales MOVING SALE Sat & Sun, 3/25-3/26, 8am-2pm.

1041 Tranquil Lane Furniture, patio furn, mower, electronics, washer/dryer, car seats, books, bunk beds & more!!

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NOTICES

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

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

against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to District Court of Larimer County, Colorado, on or before May 15, 2017, or the claims may be forever barred.

LOST/FOUND Found Wind blown! Found 3 lounge chair cushions, pink & brown flowered pattern. To claim call 5864033.

NOTICES Legal Notices NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Neil Clarion Piper, Deceased Case Number 2017PR030024 All persons having claims

Christopher M. Unger Attorney for the Personal Representative 525 Pine River Lane, Unit G P.O. Box 1783 Estes Park, Colorado 80517 (970) 577-0204 chris.unger@mtnwestlegal.com

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Wilfried R. Schulz, Deceased Case Number 2017PR030068

All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to District Court of Larimer County, Colorado, on or before May 15, 2017, or the claims may be forever barred.

Christopher M. Unger Attorney for the Personal Representative 525 Pine River Lane, Unit G P.O. Box 1783 Estes Park, Colorado 80517 (970) 577-0204 chris.unger@mtnwestlegal.com

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

Judy Nystrom Broker/Assoc. 303-506-5466

Ellen Benes Marketing Coordinator

Glinda Doyle Assistant to Judy Nystrom

Brad Barnett Broker/Assoc. 970-212-6780

Kim Sandell Client Liaison

Jeremy Collinet Broker/Assoc. 970-302-1850

Lori Smith Broker/Assoc. 970-232-5511

Julia Daley Broker/Assoc. 720-937-0806

Jack Smith Broker/Assoc. 970-231-732706

Sue Magnuson Broker/Assoc. 970-214-0319

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