The downtown merchants have rescheduled their Spring Sidewalk Sale. Look for it this Saturday and Sunday, May 2 and 3 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Bill Marsh, 67, of Overland Park, KS, peacefully passed in his home on April 21, 2009.

Bill was born February 9, 1942, in Washington, DC. He was stationed in Germany with the Army, where he met his wife of 41 years. A resident of Overland Park since 1969, he retired from Sears after 35 years as a service technician. Bill spent his time traveling, bicycling, and fishing.

Bill was preceded in death by his wife, Irmgard Marsh. He is survived by his children Heinz Huester, his wife, Teresa, of Fairfield, CA, and Suzi Maxim, and her companion, Carl Barba, of Overland Park, KS. Also surviving are his grandchildren, Natasha Huester of Mt. Laurel, NJ, and Jessica Huester of Los Angeles, CA. Bill’s surviving siblings are Peter Marsh of Estes Park, CO, Rick Marsh of Longmont, CO, and Annelee Marsh of Lawrence, KS.

Arrangements are being taken care of by McGilley & Hoge Chapel. Visitation will be from 2:00-3:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 2, 2009, with a Memorial Service at 3:00 p.m. at McGilley & Hoge Chapel, 8024 Santa Fe Drive, Overland Park, KS. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center at Duke, DUMC, Box 3624 Durham, NC 27710, Hospice Care of Kansas, 15329 W. 95th Street, Lenexa, KS, 66219, or to the Catholic Charities Hospice of Kansas City, KS, 2220 Central Avenue, Kansas City, KS, 66102.

Alma Marie Green, age 88, of Loveland, Colorado, formerly of St. Johns, MI entered her heavenly home April 23, 2009.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Judge Timothy M. Green, daughter Ellen Green, and her parents Leonard and Irene Weber of Higgins Lake, MI.

Surviving are her children; son Terence (Mary Lou) Green of Carlsbad, CA; two daughters, Melanie (Randy) Humphrey of Estes Park, CO, and Sharon Chapin of Grand Rapids, Michigan; along with nine grandchildren, Michael (Colleen), Erin, and Brendan Green; Kerry Humphrey (Rhonda Mullins), Sarah (Dave) Marshall, Emily Humphrey (Mitch Murray), Kelly (Dean) Keipert, Ryan and Connor Chapin and five great grandchildren.

Also surviving is one sister, Mona Green of Mishawaka, IN.

Alma was a Registered Nurse, graduating from Saint Mary’s Healthcare Nursing School in Grand Rapids, MI. She and Tim traveled extensively throughout the United States and abroad, particularly in Ireland.

Expressions of sympathy can be sent to Melanie Humphrey, P.O. Box 3903, Estes Park, C0 80517. Friends can also share a memory online at www.allnutt.com.

For those who wish, memorial contributions can be made to Pathways Hospice, 305 Carpenter Rd, Ft. Collins, CO 80525.

Friends are invited on Monday, May 18 to attend a 10:00 a.m. Communion Service at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 109 Linden Street and an 11:00 a.m. Memorial Service at Mt. Rest Cemetery, 706 E. Steel Street, St. Johns.

The family wishes to express special thanks to the staff and caregivers of Northshore Healthcare Facility of Loveland, and Pathways Hospice of Ft. Collins, Colorado.

Dear Editor

It has been an active and energetic April for the staff and volunteers of Estes Valley Victim Advocates. We would like to thank the Wheel Bar for hosting the 4th annual “Ladies Pool Tournament” on April 19th and the Estes Park Board of Realtors for “Bowl-a-Thon V” on April 24th. Both of these fun events benefit Estes Valley Victim Advocates and My Sister’s Place.

Thanks also to the women who turned out to play pool and the men, women and children who turned out to bowl. We all had fun and enjoyed the wonderful buffet and Poppy’s terrific pizzas. Thanks to everyone who donated great items for the raffles.

The support we receive from our community helps serve those in their time of need. Victims of crime get assistance and support during a crisis as well as information on victims’ rights, compensation and the justice system. Women and children impacted by domestic violence find a safe and confidential place to stay. Free counseling is available to help victims become survivors. We couldn’t do what we do without our community partners! Thank you.

Mary Mesropian
Estes Valley Victim Advocates

In these difficult times it is easy to forget our four legged friends. Businesses and residents alike donated seven truck loads of used towels and blankets to help a variety of local animal shelters. Your donations helped Boulder, Longmont and Ft. Collins Humane Societies, Estes Park Pet Lodge and Greeley K-9 Bed and Biscuit.
Shelters have seen a rise in homeless pets and a decrease in donations. Please keep them in mind for future contributions. They are always in need.

Thank you to the following-your donations made a big difference: Aspen Lodge, Black Hawk Lodge, Colorado Cottages, Deer Crest, First Colorado Realty, Holiday Inn, Inn at Fall River, Mountain Sage Inn, RiverWood, Silver Moon, St. Malo’s, Wildwood Inn and WorldMark.

Please feel free to contact us, we will pick up and deliver donations.

Gratefully Yours,
Susan Boaz-970-449-3034
Mindy VanNest-970-402-1761

To The Editor:

The “Celebrating Earth Day is Elementary” article by Kris Hazelton of April 24 was a great example of how working together between a dedicated person, David Born, and a dedicated art teacher, Valerie Bowles, achieved a great learning event for a large group of students.

The colorful bags created by the students will be remembered, used and loved for many years. The things learned in doing the project will help the students be better citizens in the future.

The Community Thrift Store provided the funds for buying the bags, with some additional funds coming from the League of Women Voters of Estes Park. The work of creating the bags came from the efforts of the students.
We hope that 50 people came quickly to the Estes Park News office to pick up bags that they also can use when shopping. Bring your own bags when shopping and help the town and the League of Women Voters and

Community Recycling Committee with the CAST project.  Many of the stores in town are keeping track of bags used by their customers, adding to the tally we are keeping each month. It is a small effort that each person can do to help the environment.

Diane Burkepile
League of Women Voters and  Community Recycling Committee

At 7:00 a.m. this morning, a park staff member on the west side of Rocky Mountain National Park discovered a vehicle off of US 34 approximately three-tenths of a mile south of the Kawuneeche Visitor Center.  The burned
vehicle was off the road and there was a deceased person inside.

An investigation is ongoing by the FBI, Rocky Mountain National Park and the Grand County Sheriff’s office.  No further information is available at this time.