Thompson receives platinum service recognition

Scott Thompson

achievement in the real estate industry, Quality Service Certified Platinum for cott Thompson of the fourth consecutive year. Coldwell Banker Estes Village Prop- The award is in recognition erties Ltd. in Estes of earning 100 percent client Park, has been awarded with service satisfaction in 2013 as measured by Leading the highest level of service
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Research Corporation (LRC). A Quality Service Certified (QSC) award status is the only recognition in the real estate industry based on independently validated customer satisfaction survey

results. After the conclusion of real estate transactions, clients of QSC agents receive a survey, asking them to rate the agent on various aspects of the service process. The surveys See THOMPSON, pg. 11

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livemusic
Hotel. 2 p.m. March 2: The Ginger Kids. Acoustic. Rock Inn. 5 p.m. March 5: Open Mic with Justin Faye. Lonigans. 9 p.m. March 6: Ladies Night with The Dennis -Tobias Band. Rock. The Estes Park Resort. 6 p.m. March 6: Bluegrass Jam. Rock Inn. 6 p.m. March 7: Dick Orleans & Diane Jean. Rock & Folk. Sweet Basilico. 5:30p.m. March 7: Dennis - Tobias Band. Rock. Cheesy Lees Pizza. 6 p.m. March 7: Karaoke. Lonigans. 9 p.m. March 7: James and the Devil. Bluegrass. 9 p.m. March 8: Tom Thomas. Acoustic Bluegrass. Rock Inn. 6 p.m. March 8: Dennis - Tobias Band. Rock. Cheesy Lees Pizza. 6 p.m. March 8: Karaoke. Lonigans. 9 p.m. March 9: Trio Cordilleras. Tango Music. The Stanley Hotel. 2 p.m. March 12: Open Mic with Justin Faye. Lonigans. 9 p.m. March 13: Bluegrass Jam. Rock Inn.6 p.m. March 13: Ladies Night with The Dennis -Tobias Band. Rock. The Estes Park Resort. 6 p.m. March 14: Neal Whitlock. Acoustic Folk. Rock Inn. 6 p.m. March 14: Dennis - Tobias Band. Rock. Cheesy Lees Pizza. 6 p.m. March 14: Karaoke. Lonigans. 9 p.m. March 15: David Korevaar. Virtuoso Pianist. Shepherd of the Mountains Lutheran Church. 3 p.m. March 15: Just Jill. Acoustic. The Rock Inn. 6 p.m. March 15: Dennis - Tobias Band. Rock. Cheesy Lees Pizza. 6 p.m. March 15: Karaoke. Lonigans. 9 p.m. March 16: String Quartet. Violin, Cello, Clarinet, Piano.

Estes Park Radio

KREV 104.7 FM Estes Park Community radio.
6--9 a.m. Morning Music 9--10 a.m. Whats the Word 10--Noon Sounds from the 50s Noon--2 p.m. Jazz and Big Band 2--3 p.m. Lux Radio Theater 3--4 p.m. Afternoon Classical 4--5 p.m. Footlight Parade 5--7 p.m. Dinner Music 7--9 p.m. Evening Classical 9--11 p.m. Lights Down Low 11 p.m.--6 a.m. All Night Music 6--9 a.m. Morning Music 9--1 a.m. Old Time Radio Shows 11 a.m.--1 p.m. Music 1920s -1940s

Trivia Night. Every Wednesday. Longz Mountain Grill. 7 p.m. Feb. 28: Dick Orleans & Diane Jean. Rock & Folk. Sweet Basilico. 5:30p.m. Feb. 28: Ray Young. Jazz Piano. Nickys Steakhouse. 6 p.m. Feb. 28: Arthur Lee Land. Acoustic. Rock Inn. 6 p.m. Feb. 28: Dennis - Tobias Band. Rock. Cheesy Lees Pizza. 6 p.m. Feb. 28: Karaoke. Lonigans. 9 p.m. March 1: Ray Young. Jazz Piano. Nickys Steakhouse. 6 p.m. March 1: Dennis - Tobias Band. Rock. Cheesy Lees Pizza. 6 p.m. March 1: Sarah Canton. Acoustic. Rock Inn. 6 p.m. March 1: Karaoke. Lonigans. 9 p.m. March 2: Piano Prodigy Concert. Piano. The Stanley

Music & Entertainment

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Pauls Show An Into the Music Hwy 61 Dinner Music Easy Listening 9 p.m.--12 a.m. Evening Classical 12 -- 6 a.m. All-Night Music 6--8 a.m. Praise Music 8--10 a.m. Hymns 10--11 a.m. Inspirational Messages 11 a.m.--1 p.m. Pauls Show 1--3 p.m. Afternoon Classical 3--5 p.m. Folk Music 5--7 p.m. Dinner Music 7--9 p.m. Traditional Jazz 9 p.m.--Midnight Evening Classical Midnight-- 6 a.m. All-Night Music 1--3 p.m. 3--5 p.m. 5--7 p.m. 7--9 p.m.

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Saturday

The Stanley Hotel. 2 p.m. March 19: Open Mic with Justin Faye. Lonigans. 9 p.m. March 20: Bluegrass Jam. Rock Inn.6 p.m. March 20: Ladies Night with

The Dennis -Tobias Band. Rock. The Estes Park Resort. 6 p.m. March 21: Dennis - Tobias Band. Rock. Cheesy Lees Pizza. 6 p.m. March 21: Karaoke. Lonigans. 9 p.m.

Realtor Register
FIRST COLORADO REALTY When you want to know about Estes Park area real estate, call the experienced professionals at First Colorado Realty. We specialize in primary and vacation homes and condos, vacant land and commercial property. Call 586-3333 or 800-401-7750. PEAK REALTY When you are looking for your perfect piece of the Rockies, get the power of Peak Realty. Call us at 800- 530-8812 or, locally, 970-586-9551. Stop by our new location at 433A West Elkhorn Ave. in Estes Park. COLDWELL BANKER - ESTES VILLAGE PROPERTIES Where the Estes Valley has been coming for real estate solutions for over 25 years. We combine Coldwell Bankers global resources with our local expertise and small-town way of doing business to make your real estate transactions both successful and enjoyable. For the most complete and current listings in the Estes Valley, visit us at 320 E. Elkhorn, call us at 586-4425, or toll-free at 1-800-726-1405. Or visit us at www. estesparkrealestate.com. MOUNTAIN PARADISE REAL ESTATE For 32 years of real estate experience in Estes Park, call (970) 586-0713 or visit our website at
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www. mountainparadiserealestate.com. PRUDENTIAL TEAM REALTY Dating back to 1875, the Prudential name, along with the Rock logo, has stood for strength, stability and integrity. When home buyers and sellers see a Prudential Team Realty sign in your yard, they will link the Rock with remarkable service, quality and trust. Prudential Team Realty in Estes Park adds to this image with over 165 years of combined Broker real estate experience. Visit our office in the Stanley Village Shopping Center. RE/MAX MOUNTAIN BROKERS RE/MAX Associates average twice the experience & three times as many sales per agent than other real estate professionals. When its time to sell or buy, its time to turn to RE/MAX. The hometown experts with a world of experience. Call today. 970-586-5324 or 1-800-827-8780. Tour our listings at www.remaxmountain- brokers-estes-park-colorado.com. RANGE REALTY We are the oldest real estate company in Estes Park, offering you professional and friendly service for all your real estate needs. Please call us at 970-586-2345, or visit our website, at www.rangerealty.com

didnt notice, until Catherine pointed it out to me, that I named the same bronc in last weeks column Easy Money and Dirty Money. His name was Dirty Money. Im not sure where I got the easy money from, except often friends would call friends by that nickname, and its one Ive heard more than once. With this over the top policital correctness, you dont get to hear nicknames much anymore. I liked them. Ive been called various nicknames in the past, some complimentary, others, not so much. But even the worst ones didnt make me think about committing suicide or getting revenge on the name

Whats in a nickname?
hand. Saturday Night Sam Olsen was from Norway, grew up Victor T. Anderson in Minnesota, with George Two Weeks. Sam and George enlisted in the Army together, went through basic caller like it seems to be today. Sometimes they woke training, saw each other me up to a problem I had, or again in Germany once. They ended up in working something stupid I had on ranches around my home done. town and each knew the othGrowing up in my homeer was in the area, but never town I got to hear a lot of ran into one other until they nicknames. At one time I ended up working for my had a list of them. Some dad in about 1956. My best were pretty descriptive, oth- friend and I did all the work ers possibly insulting, many for a couple of days while were complimentary. they reminisced. I dont Here are a few that I still know of a more enjoyable remember; Pine Knot Johnreunion of two friends. They ny. He was a tough, hard both had drinking problems, working logger and sawmill the source of their nick-

Ride Easy Pard

names. Quarter to Six. This fellow had been in an accident and his head tipped off to one side. He was tall and slender and when you saw him coming toward you, he was a quarter to six, going away, a quarter after six. Kapezal. I have no idea what his name was, but he had a rock, kind of a worry stone, in his pocket all of the time. He called it his Kapezal, and the name stuck somehow. We had Diamond Tony, who ran the shoe shine shop, Lamb John, a sheep herder who herded the lamb bunches during lambing and then the yearlings during the summers.

Judge John. A great old cowboy I had the privilege of riding with and gathering wild horses. He was an expert with a sixteen foot whip. When I was pretty young five or six years old, he would hang a handkerchief out of my back pocket. I would hold the end of the lash at the handkerchief. He would pull it back and get set, then holler GO. Id run away from him as fast as I could, he would step ahead, and whip that handkerchief out of my pocket and never touch me. There were many others. Ill tell you more about them sometime. Ride easy pards.....Vic mtyodeler@hotmail.com

Upcoming job seekers seminars set for March 11

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are administered and the results are received and compiled by LRC. Client feedback from the surveys becomes part of the agents credentials. An overall satisfaction rating is displayed on the consumer websites (www.QualityService.org and www.RatedAgent.com) where buyers and sellers have the ability to select a real estate professional based upon each agents validated record of service satisfaction. Nothing is more important to a prospective client in selecting a professional than the service results achieved with past clients, said Larry D. Romito, president and CEO of QSC. Consumers have greater confidence in service reliability, results and satisfaction with a Quality Service Certified real estate professional because they know that the agents service record has been validated by an independent third party. 100 percent service satisfaction record for the fourth year in a row like Scott Thompson has achieved is just awesome.

plan to become successful in their transition from one job pecialists from the to another. Resumes and Cover LetLarimer County ter Basics takes place from WorkForce Center are leading two 12 noon to 1:30 p.m. This workshops to help job seek- highly interactive workshop ers and those in career tran- will help participants develop the content for their sition. Both workshops take resume and to help land an place on Tuesday, March 11 interview. Attendees will at the library. There is no also learn what to include in charge to participate, and a cover letter, what an advance registration is recemployer is looking for in a ommended. The workshops letter, how best to structure are being hosted by the it, and how to present oneEstes Valley Library and the self effectively in writing. Estes Park Economic DevelParticipants are encouropment Corporation (EDC). aged to take part in both JumpStart Your Job workshops, and they may Search takes place from 10 bring a brown-bag lunch if am to 11:30 a.m. This work- they choose. shop is ideal for those who Those interested may regare just getting started with ister for the classes by visittheir job search or who have ing the library website calbeen searching for a while endar and navigating to the with little or no results. Par- March 11 date at estesvalticipants will learn about leylibrary.org or by calling necessary job search meth- the library at (970) 586-8116, ods and will create an action extension 3.

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BDC.org and please call 970498-9295 to pre-pay. A 48-hour notice of cancelhe Estes Valley lation is required for a Library and the Estes Park Economic refund. This workshop will assist Development Corporation (Estes Park EDC) are participants in knowing what the banks are looking for in continuing to host worka borrower. shops for small business Attendees will learn what owners and entrepreneurs. issues the banks are dealing The Larimer Small Busiwith on their side of the ness Development Center (Larimer SBDC) and its cer- table and how to approach those challenges. Topics tified business consultants are providing the curriculum covered will include what type of loans fit an individuand instructors. als situation and how they The next workshop is can be used with an emphatitled I Need Financing, sis on Small Business What Now?, taking place Administration (SBA) lendWednesday, March 12 at 6 ing. Participants will discovp.m. There is a registration er what to provide and what fee of $30. Register at www.LarimerS- to expect when approaching

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a financial institution to meet their businesss capital needs. Instructors for the session include: Christina Kraft, Bank of Colorado; Lori Gaglio and Michael Lauk, Key Bank; Mark Wandas and Deems N. Hargleroad, US Bank. The March 12 session will take place in the Wasson Room of the Estes Valley Library. For additional information on any workshops, contact the library at (970) 586-8116 or call the Estes Park EDC at 970-577-1031. More information about the Larimer SBDC and workshop registration is available at LarimerSBDC.org.

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EstesParkRealtors.org

re you aging successfully? According to research the definition of successful aging means more than simply remaining alive, however that is the first basic requirement. According to an article entitled Exercise to Age Well, Whatever your age by Gretchen Reynolds, NYTimes, Jan. 29, 2014; successful aging involves minimal debility past the age of 65 or so, with little or no serious chronic disease diagnoses, depression, cognitive decline or physical infirmities that would prevent someone from living independently. As we know there are many factors that contribute to successful aging; healthy eating, staying out of the sun, not smoking, sleeping well, moderate alcohol consumption, preventative medical exams, etc. Did you know that people with greater economic resources tend to develop fewer health problems later in life than people who are not well off? Im sure its because having economic resources make it easier to take advantage of the many health habits that add to the successful aging equation. In a study out of Australia, consisting of 12,000 men between the ages of 65-83, found that those who engaged in about 30 minutes of exercise five or so times

Exercise: a tool to age successfully

cally active (1 hour of moderate or vigorous activity a week) and those who were Deborah Holmes not physically active at the MedX of Estes beginning of the study. After the eight-year follow-up, the per week were much healthi- researchers marked the parer and less likely to be dead ticipants into categories: 11 years after the start of the remained active, became active, remained inactive or study than those who were became inactive as they sedentary. The research moved through middle age. even adjusted for smoking They quantified each responhabits, education, body mass dents health throughout index and other variables. those years, based on diagIn an on-going English Longitudinal Study of Aging, nosed diabetes, heart disout of the University College ease, dementia or other seriin London, researchers with ous conditions. The research showed that the Physical Activity those who had been and Research Group have been able to track the health hab- remained physically active aged most successfully, with its of tens of thousands of the lowest incidence of British citizens for decades. major chronic diseases, Taken from a sample of memory loss and physical close to 3,500 healthy, disdisability. Those who ease-free British men and women between the ages of became active in middle age after having been sedentary 55-73 who provided clear in prior years aged almost as details about their exercise successfully. Those later-inhabits and health, the life exercisers had measurresearchers set out to able reductions in their risk answer to successful aging of becoming ill, compared and exercise question. with those who became or Broken into two categoremained sedentary even ries, those who were physi-

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when the researchers took into account smoking, wealth and other factors. Finally, in a 2009 study of more than 2,000 middle-aged men found that those who started to exercise after the age of 50 were far less likely to die during the next 35 years than those who were and remained sedentary. The reduction in mortality associated with increased physical activity was similar to that associated with smoking cessation, the researchers concluded. The take home message from this article is that exercise affects both life span and life quality. As we all know, it truly isnt about living longer once we surpass that middle part of our life. Its about living better. The research supports that those who exercise regularly live better than those who are not active, and it

doesnt matter when you start exercising. Exercise will always make your remaining years better. The exercise used in the London study qualified 1 hour of per week of moderate or vigorous activity; We used an hour a week of gardening, cleaning, walking at a moderate pace and dancing, said Mark Hamer, the researcher who led this study. One hour a week? This offers hope and encouragement to many adults who have somehow neglected to exercise for the past few decades. Research continues to suggest and support that becoming physically active in middle age, even if youve been sedentary for years, reduces the likelihood of serious illness and physical disability. I say we all need to focus on aging successfully. Exercise will do that.

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March is meant for fun

Patricks Day luncheon go on sale Monday, March 3 at 9 a.m. The luncheon will be f you love good food, held on Monday, March 17 meeting friends and great conversation, con- at noon at the Centers Fourth Street Caf, 220 sider the upcoming Mardi gras and St. Patricks Fourth Street. The menu features corned beef and cabDay luncheons offered by Catering for All Occasions at bage, carrots, Irish soda bread, dessert and party the Senior Centers Fourth beverages. The cost is $6.50 Street Caf. for EPSCC, Inc. members or The Mardi gras party will be held Tuesday, March 4 at $8.50 for non-members. Purchase tickets by 4 p.m., Frinoon. The cost is $5 for day, March 14. Estes Park Senior Citizens For more information, conCenter, Inc. members or $7 for non-members. Reserve tact the Estes Park Senior your seat by 4 p.m. Monday, Center at (970) 586-2996 or March 3. Its a great menu of visit the center at 220 Fourth homemade Jambalaya, with Street, Monday through Frishrimp or chicken, rice and day between 9 a.m. and 4 beans, fruited fresh green p.m. Visit the senior center salad and King cake. Dress website at www.estes.org/ up, wear a mask and enjoy seniorcenter. To receive lunch with friends. senior center news in your Be sure to wear green. e-mail inbox, please e-mail Tickets for the popular St. lmitchell@estes.org.

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St. Patricks luncheon - great food and friends

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1600 Wapiti Drive, #32 $368,000

Luxurious one level living condominium in attractive neighborhood! Bright & open floor plan... kitchen has stone tile floors & looks out over dinning area at spacious living room w/vaulted ceiling & large windows giving lots of light. Master suite w/walk-in closet, separate shower, Jacuzzi soaking tub.Two more large bedrooms. Oversized 2 car garage attached by covered breezeway. Near walking path leading around Lake Estes. Never lived in full time & shows like brand new!

Lots of outdoor living space 3 bedroom/2 bath. Sit back and relax on the log swing as you watch the elk graze on the front meadow and enjoy the rainbows. Savor the brilliant stars as you soak in the hot tub. Pella wood clad windows, all new elec. & plumbing on 1.78 acres w/storage shed. Exercise room (elec. heat), master suite w/walk-in closet & office. SS kitchen appliances, custom-made pine-twig drawer pulls. Cozy living room w/hi eff.Yodel insert sandstone fireplace. Munchkin Boiler hot H20 baseboard heat.

545 Pinewood Drive $274,900

Old Estes Cabin built 1928, family owned since 1938, interior removed, some structural work done and almost completed plumbing for 2 bathrooms. Ready to be remodeled to a 2 bedroom/2 bath cabin. Nestled on a 0.83 acre lot among mature pine trees. Adjacent vacant 0.42 acre lot also available For $70,000... a quiet and pleasant location within minutes of downtown Estes Park. MLS #714867

1031 Morgan Street $227,500

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Truth in fiction writing course offered at senior center

hy do some stories touch the heart while others spark the intellect? According to writing instructor, Patricia Nelson, This question is complicated and exciting because each of us is capable of producing these narratives. We need only the desire, tools and courage to let them come to light. Id like to invite you to join us for a course in writing true fiction. Pat is offering a new sixweek course called Truth in Fiction Writing, on Wednesdays, April 2 through May 7 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Estes Park Senior Center, 220 Fourth Street. The cost

By Lori Mitchell Special to the Trail-Gazette

Patricia Nelson writing instructor

We will practice, share, critique and revise in a supportive environment.

for the six-week series is $49 for members of Estes Park Senior Citizens Center, Inc. (EPSCC, Inc.) or $63 for non-members. There is a minimum of six participants needed for this class. Register at the senior center by Wednesday, March 26. During the six weeks, participants will learn about the writing process, the characteristics of good writing and the rules that guide great fiction. The course will prepare participants for composing rich stories that

Truth in Fiction Writing instructor Pat Nelson

lish and middle school language arts. Nelson served as an assistant editor for the literary journal, Fifth Wednesday, and helped intercity students become published authors. She is the recipient of the Jenefer M. speak to readers. Pat states, Giannasi Award for ExcelWe will practice, share, cri- lence in Teaching and Goodtique and revise in a support- now Illinois Bar Association Award for Fiction. ive environment. For more information, Nelson is a resident of please contact the Estes Estes Park and previously conducted a memoir writing Park Senior Center at (970) 586-2996 or visit the center class for the senior center. at 220 Fourth Street, MonNelson earned her BA in day through Friday between English secondary educa9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Please visit tion from the University of the senior center website at Illinois, and her MA in Engwww.estes.org/seniorcenter. lish/Creative Writing from To receive senior center the University of Illinois at Chicago. She taught writing news in your e-mail inbox, please e-mail lmitchfor twelve years at two universities, high school Engell@estes.org

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Epitaph for a Peach featured in March Book Club

and while advance reading of the book is encouraged, interested individuals who have not read the book are also welcome to attend. A limited number of copies are available at the library, courtesy of the Salud Family Health Centers Foundation The book follows Masumotos yearlong attempt not just to keep his Sun Crest [peaches] alive, writes the San Francisco Chronicle, but to farm a new way, working with and not clear to him from the start against, nature. It seems that this year will decide my fate, and somehow, thanks largely to the quiet eloquence of his writing, we know our destiny is somehow wrapped up in the future of those peaches, too. Advance registration for the free March 18 program may be made at estesvalleylibrary.org. For more information about the event, contact Chazz Glaze at Salud at (970) 577-3461 or cglaze@saludclinic.org, or Kurtis Kelly at the library at (970) 586-8116 x 814.

of Japanese Americans interned during World War II is also working to prepitaph for a Peach tells serve an agrarian way of life. the passion- Epitaph for a Peach is the focus of this months Readate story of ing is Doctor Recommendone farmers attempt to resed book discussion to be cue one of the last truly held on Tuesday, March 18 sweet and juicy fruits from at 7 p.m. at the Estes Valley becoming obsolete. Written Library. by David Mas Masumoto, The event is part of a conthe book forms the chronicle tinuing book discussion of a year in the authors series sponsored in partnerquest to save the Sun Crest ship by the library and Salud peaches grown on his famiFamily Health Center. New lys farm. But more is at stake than peaches. This son participants are welcome,

By Kurtis Kelly Special to the Trail-Gazette

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