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Friday, January 5, 2024

Lisa Foster Continues Record-Breaking Streak Of Consecutive Monthly Longs Peak Summits For 2023. See page 5

Lisa Foster and Rebecca Detterline on top of Longs Peak, August 2023.

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Photo by Marsha Hobert. www.photosbymarsha.com

The Estes Valley Watershed Coalition Presents: Elk Migrations 6:00 - 7:00 pm January 11, 2024 Estes Park Community Center, Lower Level 660 Community Dr. Estes Park, Colorado Chase Rylands is the District Wildlife Manager for Colorado Parks and

Wildlife. His main goal is to empower our community to protect our wildlife in all seasons. In this Talk, we will learn how and why elk migrate up and down the slopes of the Rocky Mountains throughout the year. How far do they travel, by what routes? Do bulls and cows follow separate migrations? When

and where do they come together in their herds? Chase will enlighten us.

Join us in person or via Zoom.

Please register: RSVP@EVWatershed.org or call 970290-1829.

Members FREE Non-Members $5 suggested donation

LWV Zoom Coffee On “Estes Park Education Foundation Today” Join us for our next Zoom Coffee on Saturday, January 13 from 10 - 11 a.m.

We will go "Behind the Scenes" with Peggy Mauerman, President of Estes Park Education Foundation. Begun in 2019 EPEF is the fundraising arm of the Estes Park Schools. Their goals and objectives are clearly outlined on their website, www.epeducationfoundation.org Zoom registration is available at www.lwv-estespark.org. Ms. Mauerman will detail current programs and future goals of the Estes Park Education Foundation. All are welcome to this free community program.

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Learn With The League

Carlie Bangs

Scott Moulton

Wednesday, January 24 at 1:30 p.m.

American Legion Hall, 850 N. St. Vrain All are welcome.

No registration necessary.

A year ago, the community voted to extend the lodging tax and dedicate those funds to housing and childcare initiatives. The Estes Park Housing Authority and the Town of Estes Park have created a foundation to address housing issues in our Valley. Carlie and Scott will discuss the future of Estes Park housing issues with the support of 6E funds.

Carlie Bangs, Housing and Childcare Manager for the Town of Estes Park, has

served the community in nonprofit work, program development, and community advocacy, and recently served as a local elected official to the Town of Estes Park from 2018-2022. Her work is motivated by a desire to support working families through childcare solutions and affordable resources in the valley.

Scott Moulton, Executive Director of the Estes Park Housing Authority, is committed to fostering sustainable and inclusive housing solutions that positively impact the community. He has been with the Housing Authority since 2018, and was a member of the Transportation Advisory Board from June 2019 to May 2022.

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

On 12/27/2023 at 11:44 a.m. a 59 year old male from Larimer County who was wanted on an active warrant turned himself in to the EPPD at 170 MacGregor Avenue. The warrant was for a misdemeanor/traffic offense. He was arrested and later released on bond.

On 12/29/2023 at 10:53 p.m. police contacted an 18 year old male from Estes Park in the 500 block of Grand Estates Drive for assaulting one person and harassing another. The male fled apprehension and once contacted, was found to have consumed alcohol. He was charged with third degree assault, harassment, obstructing a peace officer and underage consumption of alcohol. He was arrested and transported to the Larimer County Jail On 12/30/2023 at 11:45 p.m. police con-

tacted a 48 year old male from Lincoln, NE in the 600 block of N. St. Vrain Ave. for speeding and he was found to be driving under the influence of alcohol.

The male was charged with DUI, driving without a valid drivers license and speeding. He was arrested and transported to the Larimer County Jail.

On 12/31/23 at 1:32 a.m. police contacted an 18 year old male from Greeley, CO in the 500 block of Big Thompson Ave. for racing another vehicle. He eluded officers, was involved in a motor vehicle accident, and fled on foot. Officers apprehended him and determined the vehicle was stolen.The male was charged with first degree aggravated motor vehicle theft, reckless driving, vehicular eluding, obstructing a peace officer and possession of burglary tools. He was arrested and transported to the Larimer County Jail.

EVFPD firefighters generally respond to medical calls in their personal vehicles, allowing for a faster response. On other incidents, firefighters respond to a fire station to respond in department apparatus with specialized equipment.

During the week of December 24th, 2023, the Estes Valley Fire Protection District (EVFPD) responded to 17 calls

for service. This included: • Motor Vehicle Crash (MVC): 1 • Emergency Medical (assist EPH): 5 • Alarm Activation: 7 • Odor Investigation: 2 • Assist: 2 Estes Valley Fire www.estesvalleyfire.org

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Kristin Stephens Announces Re-Election Bid

Kristin Stephens, Larimer County Commissioner in District 2, is pleased to announce her re-election bid.

Kristin has made Larimer County her home for over 30 years and was elected as County Commissioner in 2020. She previously served on the Fort Collins City Council for almost six years and was Mayor Pro Tem from 2019-2020.

During her time as a local leader, Kristin has fought for residents and working families on issues like affordable housing and childcare, air quality, transportation, criminal justice reform, economic health, and expansion of much-needed behavioral health services.

“It has been an honor to serve my city and county for the past nine years. As a Commissioner, I have worked with my colleagues to strengthen regulations on

oil and gas, improve our air quality, and protect our environment. I have worked alongside mobile home park residents to improve their quality of life. And in my service on the North Front Range Metropolitan Planning Organization, I help increase regional transportation options including funding transit, building trails, and working to bring passenger rail to Northern Colorado. Our I-25 project has been about doing things in new and original ways from creating bus and carpool lanes, to expanding technology, and providing more safety features.”

As County Commissioner, Kristin has continued her work on housing solutions. The Governor recently appointed her to serve on the state’s Middle Incoming Housing Authority where she works to increase workforce housing regionally and across the state. “Our residents consistently ask us to create more housing options across the county. We have responded locally by pledging resources to build and preserve housing, address homelessness, including youth homelessness, and prevent evictions.”

“Larimer County is a special place, and I want to continue serving our hardworking residents and preserving our precious natural resources. We still have important work to do to build equity in our county and to make sure that all residents have affordable housing and childcare. I am committed to building a Larimer County that works for all, where everyone can succeed.”

Mayor Wendy Koenig (left) is ready for the new year and looks forward to working with an incredible team consisting of Mayor Pro Tem Marie Cenac and Trustees Kirby Hazelton, Frank Lancaster, Barbara MacAlpine, Patrick Martchink and Cindy Younglund.

My head resting on a cushy pillow and my body wrapped in a woolen blanket, a beam of warm sunlight shining on my face awakened me to the first morning of 2024. Basking in the warmness, not wanting to get out of bed, my mind began to meander. It stopped briefly at the recent Christmas I spent with family.

Then went to the groceries I must buy and on to the weather and the snow we’re not getting. Eventually settling on my work as Mayor of Estes Park.

Unwilling to take up the mayoral work of the new annum, my mind instead reflected on the work that the trustees and I had done on behalf of the townspeople of Estes Park during the just ended year.

Much of that work occurred during meetings in which we participated—25 Town Board meetings, regular meetings with Larimer County Commissioners, meetings about Visit Estes Park, meetings about special issues such as the 1A sales tax and storm water and so on. In addition to those meetings, each trustee also served as a liaison to specific entities and organizations in Estes Park and Larimer County. Doing so required them participating in many more meetings. Throughout the year, regardless of time, place or purpose of the meeting, trustees diligently attended and participated fully.

Next my attention went to the unique responsibilities—fiduciary and quasi-judicial—that the trustees and I had fulfilled during the past year. The fiduciary responsibilities included approving an annual audit of the Town, adopting the Town’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, Strategic Plan and Budget, as well as approving its five-year Capital Improvement Plan. Our quasi-judicial

responsibilities included considering new licenses, transfers of ownership of existing licenses, and taking up requests for zoning changes. On two occasions, the quasi-judicial sessions lasted until after midnight.

Still in bed, still savoring the sunshine, my thoughts turned to the community outreach we’d done last year via the monthly Trustee Talks events. What a rich sharing of ideas between two trustees and assembled townspeople every session had been. During each, trustees, and hopefully, attendees gained much from the exchanges. A special thanks to the Town’s staff directors, who, when called upon shared their expertise about various programs and projects.

Finally, my reflection turned to the staff of the Town—all the information they’d provided us during the year and the processes they’d put in place. The way their information and processes had contributed to informed decision making and transparent discourse by us about the fiduciary issues we took up during study sessions and meetings.

And how the support the staff provided was critical to the decisions we’d made regarding amendments to the Town’s budget, grant funding, expenditures exceeding $100,000, award of contracts for various projects and more.

Needing some coffee, I pushed aside the sunlight and crawled out of bed. As I did, I was ready to take on the new opportunities and challenges of the new year, thanks to the incredible set of trustees and staff I get to work with to meet the needs of the townspeople of Estes Park.

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Lisa Lisa Foster Foster Continues Continues Record-Breaking Record-Breaking Streak Streak Of Of Consecutive Consecutive Monthly Monthly Longs Longs Peak Peak Summits Summits For For 2023 2023

Local climber and author Lisa Foster has completed her fourth year of monthly summits on Longs Peak, totaling 48 consecutive months. This beats the previous record set by the late Longs Peak Ranger Jim Detterline by 18 months.

Foster and Jim Detterline’s widow, Rebecca Detterline, who is an avid hiker and long-time bartender at the Rock Inn, climbed the peak on December 1, 2023 to complete the 48 months. This was Rebecca’s 19th time to climb the 14,259-foot mountain, and her first win-

Lisa Foster and her 14 year old daughter, Ellie, on the summit of Longs Peak, 8-2023.

Lisa Foster on the summit of Longs Peak, August 2023.

ter summit. On the route, as she trudged through waist deep sugar snow, she confessed, “This is the hardest climb I’ve ever done!”

Foster began her streak on January 20, 2020, and has climbed to the summit 96 times since then, at least one time every

month. Foster’s lifetime summit record is 220 successful climbs by 28 different routes, 14 of which she has free-soloed.

According to the 2023 edition of Paul Nesbit’s Longs Peak, It’s Story and a Climbing Guide edited by Stan Adamson, the top ten Documented Longs Peak Summit Records are as follows (allowing the change for the number of ascents Foster completed since the printing of the volume): 1. Jim Detterline 428 2. Shep Husted 350 3. Enos Mills 305 4. Bob Bradley 300 5. Otto Von Allman 255 6. Mile Donahue 250 7. Lisa Foster 220 8. Eli Helmuth 212 9. Robert Collier 207 10. Jack Moomaw 200 Foster is the only woman to grace the list of 32 climbers in the book.

Foster is the author of the best-selling hiking guidebook, Rocky Mountain National Park: The Complete Hiking Guide, available at stores throughout Estes Park.

She lives in Estes Park with her husband, Alex and their teenage daughter, Ellie.

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EPH Announces Park Hospital District 2024 Meeting Dates The next Park Hospital District Board meeting is on Monday, January 8, 2024, at 5 p.m. It will take place in person at Town Hall and online. Check Meeting Information - Estes Park Health (eph.org) for the link to join online. The link will be posted the week of the meeting.

At this meeting, the Board will be voting on two resolutions.

The first resolution (2024-01) approves levying general property taxes for the year 2024 to help defray the costs of government for the Park Hospital District, doing businesses as Estes Park Health, for the 2024 budget year.

The second resolution (2024-02) summarizes expenditures and revenues for each fund and adopts the budget for the Park Hospital District for 2024.

Regular Park Hospital District Board meetings will take place on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at Town Hall, with the first meeting happening on January 24.

January EVQG Meeting The Estes Valley Quilt Guild will meet on January 10, at 6:45 p.m. Our program will be a Round Robin skill demonstration by two of our members. Connie Somers will show us flanged bindings and Nancy Taylor will teach us to make bowl cozies.

First time guests are welcome for free.

Come check out the guild as your New Year’s resolution. All levels of quilters are welcome; we learn from each other.

Come early to visit with your quilting friends. Bring your show and tell. The location is Mountain Bible Fellowship Church, 1575 South St Vrain.

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Black-Chinned Hummingbirds can be seen at your feeders in the summer.

Photo by Scott Rashid

Hummingbirds, Jewels Of The Summer Next CARRI Program Come join members of CARRI (Colorado Avian Research and Rehabilitation Institute) for their ninth presentation in our Winter Speaker Series. On Wednesday, January 10th, 2024, members of CARRI will present a program about Hummingbirds and the work that we are doing to learn about their movements and longevity. This program is called “Hummingbirds, Jewels of the Summer.” The presentation will be held at the Estes Park Community Center on January 10th at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $10.00 at the door.

We all are elated when the first hummingbird of the year adorns our feeder.

That first Hummingbird usually arrives in the mountains of Colorado about Tax Day, April 15th. Those hummingbirds are the Broad-tailed Hummingbirds, which is one of the two species that nest in the state. The other two species that are normally seen in the area in the summer are

the Calliope Hummingbird and the Rufous Hummingbird.

During this presentation, we will be discussing the amazing adaptations that only hummingbirds have, including their unique ability to fly in any direction, including backwards, the fact that they cannot walk and what their colored throat patch is used for. You will also see images and videos of the bird’s courtship activities, feeding, nest building, and the females feeding their young.

You will learn the proper mixture of sugar and water to fill your feeders, how often to clean them and what to clean them with, and the question we get most often, when do we take our Hummingbird feeders down? Join us to learn all of this and more about the Jewels of the Summer. The presentation will be held at the Estes Park Community Center on January 10th, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $10.00 at the door.

Free YMCA Day Passes In January Calling all Estes Park area residents!

YMCA of the Rockies – Estes Park Center is offering complimentary day passes for locals of the Estes Park area throughout the month of January. Local residents must bring their ID to the Sweet Memorial Program Building in order to receive their day pass.

A day pass at YMCA of the Rockies – Estes Park Center includes ice skating and rental, snowshoeing, sledding, roller skating, mini golf, entry to the museum, hiking and library programs, disc golf, access to the pool, and all family programs. Some activities including climbing wall, archery, and crafts require additional fees. Visit ymcarockies.org to learn more about our activities.

Don’t miss out on an opportunity for free family fun this winter! This is our way of saying thank you to the residents of Estes Park for their continued support over the past 100 years. We appreciate you and hope you join us in celebrating the Estes Park community this January! Questions can be directed to 970-586-3341 ext. 1104.

About the YMCA of the Rockies: YMCA of the Rockies puts Christian principles into practice through programs, staff and facilities in an environment that builds healthy spirit, mind and body for all. To learn more about the YMCA of the Rockies, visit ymcarockies.org.

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The Nonprofit PROM Court Campaigns For The Crown

Kimi Nash’s go-to dance move is Finger Julie Abel will be rocking the dance floor with her Running Man moves. As a Steel- Guns; her personal theme song is, “Look ers fan, she will be waiting for “Renegade” What You Made Me Do” by Taylor Swift. A

by Styx to pump out of the speakers. Her well-caffeinated finger-gunning Swifty!

Prom vision board is UPbeat!

Mike Richardson’s go-to dance groove is Country Swing. However, his theme song is, “Who Let the Dogs Out.” Combining these passions may be his greatest Prom accomplishment yet.

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By: Karen McPherson, Estes Park Nonprofit Resource Center (EPNRC)

The Estes Park Nonprofit Resource Center introduces the ultimate fundraising challenge: a Nonprofit Prom Court Competition. Gear up for a peer-to-peer fundraising frenzy as four nonprofit enthusiasts solicit donations to be crowned at Nonprofit Prom.

Prom Court competitors include Mike Richardson, owner of Richardson Realty; Kimi Nash, owner of Kind Coffee; Julie Abel, owner of Signature Team Realty - Keller Williams; and Ryan Bross, Senior Vice President of Commercial Banking at Bank of Colorado. They will be calling on friends and fans of nonprofits from January 1-19 to donate to their cause (and that of EPNRC). Please join them in supporting the services provided by EPNRC: nonprofit education, networking, collaborative fundraising, and capacity-building programs.

Donations can be made via www.epnonprofit.org/prom Nonprofit PROM—an evening of nostalgia, fun, and philanthropy—will be held at the stunning Macgregor Ballroom in The Stanley Hotel on Saturday, January 20th, 2024, from 6:30 to 10:00 pm.

Tickets to Nonprofit Prom are just $50 per person. This snags you an all-access

Ryan Bross, when asked for his best dance move, responded, “Do pull-ups count? If not, then standing by the punchbowl.” His personal theme song is “Lose Yourself by Eminem.”

pass to a night filled with dance floor shenanigans, spiked prom punch that's sure to make you groove, delicious snacks, and, oh yes, those wonderfully awkward prom photos!

A live auctioneer will offer jaw-dropping luxury travel trips, courtesy of EPNRC’s fantastic partners at AmFund. All trips have a three-year travel window with no blackout dates. AmFund makes the reservations and organizes the details for you. Bam. Done. You basically show up at the airport packed for Costa Rica, an African Safari, an Alaskan Cruise, Curaçao, James Bond’s Secret Hideaways and more. Who doesn't love to travel for a good cause!?

Whether you are a Prom Court Champion or dance floor diva, you fuel EPNRC’s mission, ensuring nonprofit magic happens year-round. Together, we build a stronger, more vibrant community. So grab your tickets, unleash your inner prom king or queen, and let's boogie the night away.

Gather the whole group or ask for a date. Visit epnonprofit.org to donate to your PROM Court champion or buy tickets to the Dance.

Any inquiries regarding this organization and its impact may be directed to Cato Kraft, Executive Director, at cato@epnonprofit.org.

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Six of us were gathered in what we call our “Room With a View.” It was New Year’s Eve and we were eagerly awaiting the old people’s midnight hour (10:00 p.m.) to ring in the new year. Before the meaningful strike of the clock, when we tucked away the tired bygone year and tip a glass of bubbly to the brand new one, we played a low-key game that involved storytelling, where one by one we drew a question from a bowl and answered it.

Charles’s question was, “What was your favorite food this year?” His answer: Black-eyed peas, and he said his choice had nothing to do with the new year; he just likes them. I think I’ve only eaten black-eyed peas once. My vague recollection of that experience involved the smell of a wet dog. Regardless of my brief, forgettable history with the blackeyed pea, earlier in the evening Charley was out of his seat and dancing with his sweetheart while Joe tickled the piano keys. Charles is 89 years young and his dance partner is 88, and they can dance!

Maybe there’s something to black-eyed peas. Remind me to start eating them when I turn 85 so I can cut the rug like Charley does at 89.

Steele’s scrap of paper said, “Name one word to describe this year.”

He pondered, as we all did. “Hope,” he said. We asked him why. He said that in spite of his usual cynicism, he wants to start the year positively. We applauded him for his optimism. The year 2023 was not an easy one and I don’t see the incoming year looking any more promising. Hope is far, far away, smothered by a murky fog of malice, greed and dishonesty. Perhaps by the end of 2024, the air will clear and we will see a light at the end of the dark, scary tunnel.

The question I pulled from the bowl was, “What was your favorite song of the year?” I didn’t have to think long: Wild Mountain Thyme, an old Scottish tune I’d never heard until this past summer. I fell in love with it the first time I heard Dan the Banjo Man and Cindy the Fiddler play it. The expressive folk song is also known as Will ye Go, Lassie, Go? I’ve been practicing it on my penny whistle.

(The long, low, more wistful whistle in the key of G rather than the standard, sharp and bouncy D whistle.) In my opinion, Wild Mountain Thyme is right up there with Ashokan Farewell as the

most beautiful folk ballads heard today.

(An aside: Although there are millions who would have named a Taylor Swift song as their favorite of the year, I can’t tell a Taylor Swift song from a Britney Spears hit or a Miley Cyrus tune. However, in cycling class yesterday we were told we were pedaling to a Swift song and I liked it. Sorry, I don’t know the name of the song or if it was about breaking up, but it was pleasant to listen to.)

On New Year’s Eve, we lifted our glasses and began to sing Auld Lang Syne. Midway into the song we all stopped singing at the exact same place.

There was an abrupt cut off, the long silence hovered around us, and when we realized not a single one of us knew the words, we broke into barrels of laughter.

It was hilarious. (One of my pet peeves is the overuse of the word hilarious. I thought I’d use it here to prove my point.

I mean, really, how many things are truly hil-ar-ious? When I see an ad for a show and I see the word hilarious, I expect to be laughing—out loud and often—and maybe even holding my gut. That rarely happens. But we did all laugh when we quit singing simultaneously. I supposed each person’s definition of hilarious is different, like love.)

Then the words came to Chris and she sang solo, “We’ll raise a cup of kindness yet…” and we all joined in to finish the song, “…for Auld Lang Syne.” (Literally “old long ago.”)

When the clock finally sounded at our pretend midnight, we popped grapes into our mouths, one per each gong, which is a Spanish tradition my brother introduced to me. (He lives in Spain.)

The superstition is that the year ahead will bring luck and positive energy for each person who can get all 12 grapes in his or her mouth by the clock’s last chime. Since it was only 10:00 p.m. we had to make believe we heard the last two peals, but that didn’t give us an advantage. We used the sweetest, wee-est jam grapes rather than the cotton candy grapes that are the size of kiwis, so we all succeeded with the challenge.

Maybe there is hope after all.

You may let The Thunker know what you think at her e-mail address, donoholdt@gmail.com. © 2024 Sarah Donohoe

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Judi Mitchell

Gail Denton

News From The Art Center Of Estes Park Upcoming Exhibit: 5-24, the Art Center will be proud to wel“Meet the New Artists” featuring come a display of Native American art in Gail Denton and Judi Mitchell collaboration with the “First People’s Festival The first show of every year, the Art Center Art Show.” features the artist members who joined us Opening Reception: January 5 from 5 – 7 the previous year. p.m. Wine and refreshments will be served.

Come welcome the new Gallery Manager Gail Denton: The majesty of the Rocky Mountain West holds me in its grasp; as an Victoria Endsley. artist, as a mountain climber, a back country Also on display in the gallery are the outskier, an adventurous seeker of vista, view standing work of the other Art Center artist and landscape. members, including other works in oil painting, watercolor, pastel, jewelry, ceramI especially acknowledge my ‘three best ics, charcoal, graphite, glass, wood, sculpfriends,” Mt. Meeker, Longs Peak, Mount Lady Washington. This show has given me ture, fiber, photography, printmaking and the opportunity to bring out my big canvases mixed media. to share the broad sweep these three take up The Art Center is open Friday-Monday 11 in our local imagination. The moods, the a.m.-5 p.m. majesty, the first morning light, the ridge Magic of Masks: Want to make a mask for line at day’s end. From the plains, from Trail the mask challenge sponsored by the Art Ridge Road, from the trailhead, from town. Center of Estes Park?

All the angles and seasons that leave us Step 1- Enter at the Art Center (Fridaybreathless.

Monday- 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Art The Western Landscape compels my brush Center) (my heart), impressing urgent melody, wind Step 2 – Create your mask through branch, sand over rock, snow upon Step 3 – Fill out entry form and pick up crag, wingbeat slicing cloud. Vast silence, your canvas Create your mask at home, at wide space, serene emptiness, commanding school or at Makers Space at the library on distance, stark light, immediate color. Wild January 4, 11, or 16 from 5:30 to 7:00. Eight fullness. Rich freedom. participants can be in a class. Make a reserJudi Mitchell: Whimsical is the word that vation by calling Estes Valley Library or getmost state about my sculptural work. As a ting online. Fill out entry form and pick up child my playdough and salt clay involved your canvas at the Art Center before you go sticks being inserted for legs, or shells for to Makers Space. antlers, etc. After sculpting a piece out of salt Step 4 -Turn in your mask and title form. clay as a young child I would run outside Plein Air: The Art Center will and find twigs for their legs and would place Estes Valley th Annual Estes Valley Plein Air, behold its 6 them in the yard. In the morning the creation would be gone, which I believed was ginning August 22. magic allowing the horse (most were horses) For more information about any event at to run off. I am not sure whether my parents the Art Center go to threw them away early in the morning, or an www.artcenterofestes.com. animal ate them, but in my young world art Social Media: was magic.

The Art Center can be viewed on Facebook at Art-Center-of-Estes-Park, Instagram at Just like when I was a child, I tend to use found objects such as wood, metal, antlers, artcenterofep and Twitter at artcenterestes. shells, pods, etc., with clay to create a piece.

The Art Center of Estes Park is a nonprofit When I look at the found object, I see an im- organization which provides a facility to supage in my mind of what it reminds me of – port the work of local and regional artists, for instance a seed pod may be a rabbit ear, striving to promote exhibition, education, and or a piece of driftwood may be a horse’s tail excellence in the visual arts. The Art Center is or mane, a piece of metal that might become located at 517 Big Thompson Avenue, in Mida tail or bird legs, etc. It is exciting to see the dle Stanley Village, below Safeway and above piece coming together to what my mind had Subway. For more information, please call the envisioned. I feel that I am giving a new life Art Center at 970-586-5882 or visit our webto the found object. site at www.artcenterofestes.com.

In addition: In the sunroom from January

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We Couldn’t Have Done It Without You!

Now that the holidays are past us, and we have welcomed in a brand New Year, on behalf of Quota Club, I want to send a big shout out and thank you to everyone that made our Festival of Trees fundraiser such a huge success! As always, our community stepped up just like it always does, despite all the other things going on in our lives. Every year when we start to receive trees on set up day, I am amazed at the creativity and heart that goes into each tree. By the time set up is over and we are ready for opening night I am telling everyone, the trees this year are the best ever! Each year it is true!

A huge shout out to our Sponsors: Estes Park News, Avante Garde, Maria and Javier Gomez, and Lori Smith. Thank you for your generosity.

We could not continue to do this event were it not for the continued generosity and overwhelming support of Karen Morris, and all the Front Desk Staff from the Estes Park Resort, and Cindy and Andy Morgan from the Dunraven Inn! Thank you, guys, for your help! You and all your staff made this the best year ever!

Our trees this year were amazing and those that took the time and energy to decorate a tree for us totally out did themselves. Our heartfelt thanks for an incredibly successful Festival of Trees goes to the following folks: First Colorado Realty, Lori Smith Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Jazzercise Glacier Lily Images of RMNP Rachel Hutchens First Colorado Realty Kearney Excavation Tahosa Coffee Shop Amy Klein Design Ann Kasper Simply Christmas You Need Pie Cowlick Hair Salon Alpenglow Stuffed Patricia Gaultier-Owen

Lifewave Joan Van Horn Blades Village Barber Shop Sugar Shack/Buddy’s House Jeanne Logemann Richardson Team Realty Creativity Cabin Visit Estes Park Board of REALTORS® Estes Park News, Kris Hazelton Animal Medical Center Trailblazer Broadband Cabintique Running Wild Estes Park Aspen Eye Care Rocky Mountain Conservancy The Estes Park Resort The Dunraven Qi Lounge Wellness Spa Salon Margaux Catherine Moon Karen Cole Designs EP Housing Authority Reba Brewington Kathy Machin and Friends We were extra fortunate on our opening night to not only have a long visit from the jolly man in the Red Suit, Santa Claus, we also had tasty treats provided by Quotarians, and fun holiday music from Estes Park’s very own Mountain Music Makers. Thank you all for being a part of our special kick off!

Please keep in mind these folks’ own shops here in town…please stop by and check them out. The money that was raised at Festival of Trees will go right back into our community to support a variety of service for youth, seniors, firefighters and more.

Thank you, Estes Park!

Lori Smith, Gail Albers, co-chairs of the Tree Committee and all our helpful elves; Kris Hazelton, Lori Smith, Karen Wirrig, Lori Smith, Deyn Johnson, Patricia Gaultier-Owen, Laura Brown, Barb Lister, Char De Kehoe, Kathy Machin, Amy Klein, Marilyn Irwin, and Linda Schackenbach.

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Why I love being a member of Quota: I love being involved with so many energetic, fantastic and talented women who also believe in supporting and giving back to our special mountain community! We are organized and get the job done through our many committees.

Favorite or memorable moment: Being a member for 32 years, I have so many memorable moments!

Now, being a little older, I’m more of a

“cheerleader” in our club, telling the gals “Good job, I’m so proud of you!”

Come join us!

If you are interested in becoming a member of Estes Park Quota or finding out more about it, please contact President Mary Murphy at 970-214-6350 or Gail Albers at 970-481-2372

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Irresistible Stories:

A Story Slam Workshop By The Fine Arts Guild Of The Rockies

Storytelling is an art, and spinning a good yarn live on stage adds a layer of spontaneous fun to this art form. In a Story Slam, storytellers share a personal narrative about their lives, related to the theme, live on stage. The Fine Arts Guild of the Rockies (FAGR) is hosting its second Story Slam at the Historic Park Theatre on February 10th at 7:00 p.m. The night’s theme will be Cravings.

To help would-be storytellers, we have some guidelines and suggestions to help prepare for this storytelling event.

Know Your Story! Your story must be your story; you are the protagonist and hero describing your own actions. Your story must be true. While you should not aim to memorize your entire story verbatim, you should have the framework down pat so that you can play with it and have fun on stage. Nothing is more painful—for the storyteller or their audience—than watching someone panic when they cannot remember what to say next.

What’s Your Why? All stories require investment by both the storyteller and the audience. If there’s no why to your story, it lacks buy-in. Why does your story matter to you? For that matter, why does it matter to your audience? If your story lacks a strong purpose, a stake in the outcome of your story, then it is hard for your audience to connect and to root for you in that outcome.

Hook Your Audience—and Let Them Go. Develop a strong first line that captures your audience’s attention from the onset. A strong first line sets up the story and suggests something about the storyteller. It could clearly state the predicament, begin in the middle of the action, frame the action, set the tone, or reveal the storyteller’s personality. Similarly, to

end a story successfully, know the ending of the story so the audience leaves with a sense of finality to your story.

What conclusion has your story been building to? What is the last line and last thought the audience should come away from your story thinking about?

Wrap up your theme with a thoughtful, funny, or heartwarming conclusion.

Follow the rules. Your story must be on theme. You may not use notes or props. You must tell your story within five minutes. Your story must not include hate speech, racism, homophobia, or misogyny, or political tirades. On the night of the Story Slam, if you are ready, throw your name in the hat for a chance to tell your story live on stage.

Want even more help so you are confident when you slam your story? Come to a storytelling workshop hosted by FAGR at the Estes Valley Library on January 14th from 2:00-4:30 p.m. Rachel Beth Cunning, a board member of the FAGR, will conduct this workshop designed to help you understand story slams, brainstorm your story, and leave better prepared to tell your own stories.

Cunning has published 15 books in Latin (yes, Latin!), and as a former teacher, she understands the value of spontaneous storytelling to enthrall an audience. She earned her B.A. in Creative Writing and her M.S.Ed. in Second Language Acquisition from the University of Kansas.

This workshop is free and open to the public. If you are interested in attending to improve your storytelling, whether you tell that story live on stage or over a cup of coffee with a friend, please register at the Estes Valley Library. We hope to see you there—and, of course, at the Story Slam itself.

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“Dead Man” To Speak At Men On Fire!

By: Larry Strong

On March 27th, 2023 Brad Tuttle died. This Saturday, January 7th Brad Tuttle will be our guest speaker at Men on Fire, 8:00 a.m. at the American Legion.

Needless to say, Brad Tuttle is alive and well.

Honestly, I can hear Brad proclaim, “Better than ever!” I reckon if you’re dead and God miraculously brings you back to life (with help from your wife and some amazing First Responders) you’ve received the blessing to say, “Yep, I’m better than ever with all glory to God! Without getting too deep into Brad’s story there is no doubt that God has a plan and purpose for every one of us.

There was a time in my life I didn’t believe that. But I’ve just been around too long and experienced too much in my life and faith journey to think or believe otherwise. I’m pretty sure the word “random” is not in God’s vocabulary. In Brad’s case it’s obvious that part of God’s plan and purpose for Brad was to allow a “life changing event” to impact Brad, wife Juneal and countless others through his amazing testimony. We hope you’ll be among the “countless others” this Saturday.

Men on Fire is a non-denominational men’s movement with a mission to pre-

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pare, equip and inspire men to grow in their personal relationship with Jesus Christ so that we can embrace and live the life God has called men to live. This translates to becoming better husbands, dads, brothers, friends and more. Men on Fire is a very diverse bunch of guys from 18 to 80 years old representing a wide spectrum of denominational and non-denominational faith affiliations. Many of our men are very early in their faith journey and some are still navigating a prospective relationship with Jesus. If you ask them they’ll tell you they come because they feel welcome, accepted, encouraged and supported. The fellowship of our little band of brothers is real and genuine.

Join us this Saturday, 8:00 a.m. at the American Legion, 850 N. St. Vrain. It’s not every day you get to see and hear a guy who was dead and brought back to life. It’s not every day you get to see a miracle of God in the flesh. And it’s definitely not every day you get the chance to hang out with other men striving to live life to the fullest, grabbing the bull by the horns and excited to make a difference in their families, community and the world.

Someone reading this needs encouragement. If this is you, we look forward to seeing you Saturday, 8:00 a.m. at the American Legion. From out of town?

Join us!

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Pet Association Dedicated To Helping All Creatures Great And Small This has been a rough year for animals.

Shelters and rescues were over-run by surrendered dogs, possibly a backlash from adoptions during the pandemic when many people began working from home and adopted dogs for companionship. There was also a lack of spay and neuter resources at this time and not enough vet techs and staff to keep up with the needs.

The Pet Association received pleading calls every day from facilities who were desperate to move dogs out in order to make room for more incoming surrenders and strays.

We helped whenever we could. We cared for more homeless pets this year than ever before in our 50 years of service to Estes and surrounding areas. To date 60+ dogs, 46+ cats, three mice and one gecko have found wonderful, loving homes.

When we get an animal, we provide a medical exam and treatment for any problems, which frequently includes dental care. All dogs and cats are sterilized and microchipped before adoption.

We also pay to board many of them, although our impressive foster-care network reduces our boarding expenses.

We re-homed several dogs who were abandoned in Estes, including a couple purebred ones. And we found loving families for several senior pets.

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We currently have several cats, puppies, and dogs available for adoption, all of whom became homeless through no fault of their own.

We want to thank everyone who donated and attended our fund raisers. You are a wonderfully supportive community. But because of the increased needs and the soaring costs, donations equalled only 70% of our expenses in 2023. Your ongoing support will continue to allow us to perform our mission.

With the year end approaching, we ask our community to consider the fates of the animals when making end-of-year donations. We are a 501c3 nonprofit, and we are your only local humane society. Taxpayers may also have an option to donate tax refunds to nonprofits.

Another way to assure ongoing support is through a charitable bequest, which is a gift or donation designated in one's will or trust. Such a gift can represent a percentage of one's estate, or it can be a lump sum or non-monetary assets.

On behalf of all the beautiful animals whose lives have been saved and enhanced, we thank you and wish you a pawsitively wonderful 2024. Donations can be made via check to our P.O. Box 4342, Estes Park, CO 80517, or our Paypal @ petassociationep@gmail.com Thank you!

Estes Park Chorale Resumes Rehearsals The Estes Park Chorale will resume weekly rehearsals on Wednesday, January 10th from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Presbyterian Community Church of the Rockies.

Interested singers are welcome to join the Chorale as they prepare for their next concert on April 27th, a pops concert featuring Broadway selections.

The Estes Park Chorale is now in its 54th year and serves the Estes Park by providing an outlet for residents to rehearse and perform many styles of choral music and by performing two concerts per year. For more information, visit our website at www.estesparkchorale.com.

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Stream 18 Million Songs - For Free With Your Library Card From TV to movies to music, there are hundreds of entertainment subscription services to choose from. It can be hard to keep track of what’s available – much less afford the ones you want. What if you could access an easy-to-use music streaming platform for free, just using your public library card? Good news: now you can!

The Estes Valley Library has joined thousands of public libraries around the world by purchasing a subscription to The Freegal Music+ Service. Freegal works just like popular services Spotify and Apple Music: you can use it via a web browser on your computer, or you can download apps for Android and Apple devices to access music from your phone or tablet.

Library cardholders enjoy unlimited streaming, accessing a collection spanning over 18 million songs from more than 93,000 music labels worldwide. Interested in downloads? The Library’s subscription allows each patron to

download three songs per week, with limits resetting every Monday.

Freegal creates curated content for each user, containing featured songs and a variety of categories that you can discover and explore. You can also search for music with their new AI-search algorithms, or simply browse genres. Create your own playlists, or add favorites to your account, making your favorite music easy to revisit 24/7.

“Freegal has such an extensive collection of songs to choose from,” commented Kathleen Kase, Acquisitions Librarian. “We are certain this collection will please library patrons of all ages!”

Ready to sign up? It takes under a minute to register. Visit estesvalley.freegal.com with your library card number (hint: should begin with 7522) and your PIN (four digit code) in hand. That’s it! If you need help accessing your account or downloading the apps, stop by the library and a member of our team will be happy to assist you. Start streaming today!

Drop Off Christmas Trees Through January 19 At The Fairgrounds

The Town of Estes Park's free Christmas tree drop-off site will be open 8 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, now through January 19. The drop-off will be located at the Community Drive entrance to the Estes Park Events Complex/Fairgrounds; follow the signs to the fenced drop-off location. Trees must be stripped of ornaments, tinsel and other decorations. No wreaths, garland, artificial trees or tree stands will be accepted.

Trees must be dropped during the specified hours in the identified area. Dropping trees after hours or in other locations will be considered illegal dumping

and may be subject to a fine.

The Town offers this free service as a convenience and cost-saving measure for residents, with the added benefit of keeping discarded trees/slash out of the landscape. The trees are chipped and discarded in the Larimer County landfill.

The high acidity of the chipped product makes it EPNEWS unsuitable for mulch or compost. For more information, please contact the Town of Estes Park Public Works Department at 970577-3587.

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What’s Happening At The Estes Valley Library WINTER HOURS Mondays - Thursdays, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Fridays & Saturdays, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Sundays, 1 - 5 p.m.

KEY Ⓡ: Registration required. Visit estesvalleylibrary.org to sign up.

BOOKS & AUTHORS Embrace Love in the New Year: Author Talk with Rebecca Serle Ⓡ Wednesday, January 10, 6 - 7 p.m., online Kick off the new year with Rebecca Serle, bestselling author of One Italian Summer, In Five Years, The Dinner List, and more, as we discuss how she came to write epic love stories. Presented with the Library Speakers Consortium.

ALL AGES The Magic of Masks Ⓡ Thursday, January 11, 5:30 - 7 p.m., Makerspace repeated Tuesday, January 16, 5:30 - 7 p.m., Makerspace Claim an entry (courtesy of the Estes Arts District) in this annual community-wide art challenge! Participants will craft their mask, then enter it in the Art Center of Estes Park’s gallery. Recommended for adults and teens.

Larimer County Search & Rescue Ⓡ Saturday, January 13, 1 - 2:30 p.m., Hondius Room Join LCSAR team members Debbie, Jayne, & Jeff (and their search dogs!) for a family-friendly, funfilled, interactive session about how to be prepared for and stay safe in the outdoors.

Bring your questions!

A One Book One Valley program.

Dungeons & Dragons Meetup Ⓡ Saturday, January 13, 3 - 4 p.m., Hondius Room Calling all fantasy, gaming, and roleplaying fans! Experience the original Dungeons & Dragons game in this introductory meeting. Recommended for ages 16 and up.

Game Night!

Saturday, January 20, 3 - 4:30 p.m., Hondius Room Play board games from our own collection as well as ones generously provided by Frames, Games, and Things Unnamed. All ages welcome – bring your family, friends, and neighbors. Snacks and refreshments provided.

Pick It Apart: How Locks Work Thursday, January 18, 5:30 - 7 p.m., Makerspace Through instruction and hands-on practice with clear locks, uncover the history of locks and an understanding of different lock types. Recommended for adults and teens. A One Book One Valley program.

ADULTS Alone in a Crowd: Rachel Vickers on Experiencing Homelessness Ⓡ

Monday, January 8, 6 - 7:30 p.m., Hondius Room & online Rachel Vickers will share her struggle with addiction and homelessness, how she faced those challenges, and how being or feeling alone was a thread that tied her experiences together. A One Book One Valley program.

Seeking Wisdom in Extremes: A Conversation with Bob Kull Ⓡ Thursday, January 11, 6:15 - 7:45 p.m., online Bob Kull will join us to discuss his year spent alone on an island off the Pacific coast of southern Chile where, more than 100 miles from his nearest neighbor, he explored the physical, emotional, and spiritual effects of deep wilderness solitude. A One Book One Valley program.

How to Slam a Story: A Workshop with the Fine Arts Guild of the Rockies Ⓡ Sunday, January 14, 2 - 4:30 p.m., Hondius Room Build your storytelling skills!

Participants will brainstorm about the selected topic, then practice telling a story in the style of a story slam, or an open-mic storytelling competition. Presented by Rachel Beth Cunning.

Incarceration, Solitude, & Hope: Michael Clifton’s Journey Ⓡ Monday, January 15, 6 - 7:30 p.m., Hondius Room Michael Clifton was incarcerated for nearly 25 years and spent five of those years in solitary confinement. He’ll share his experiences with and thoughts about solitude, as well as what he’s been up to since his release a year ago. A One Book One Valley program.

Classical Music with Dr. Derald DeYoung Ⓡ Tuesdays, January 16 - February 20, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Hondius Room & online, OR Tuesdays, January 16 - February 20, 1 - 3 p.m., Hondius Room Learn about the life and music of influen-

tial composer Richard Strauss in this six week series. No musical training necessary.

The Logistics of Saving Lives in the Rocky Mountains Ⓡ Wednesday, January 17, 5:30 - 7 p.m., Hondius Room Join Rocky Mountain National Park Wilderness Emergency Technician Vanessa Jesik for an introduction to the logistics of a search and rescue operation. She’ll be sharing the tools and techniques that bring these intensely complicated procedures to a successful resolution. A One Book One Valley program.

Intentional Solitude & Silence: Purpose & Practice with Erik Stensland Ⓡ Thursday, January 18, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m., Hondius Room & online Hear from local photographer and author Erik Stensland as he discusses his solitude journey and practice, and shares his thoughts about how all of us can begin to incorporate intentional solitude and silence into our own lives. A One Book One Valley program.

TEENS & KIDS DIY Hobbit Holes Ⓡ Saturday, January 6, 2 - 3 p.m., Makerspace repeated Tuesday, January 9, 5 - 6 p.m., Makerspace Use a variety of terrarium supplies, hot glue, and an electric candle to make your own hobbit hole. A One Book One Valley program.

Young Chautauqua Club Ⓡ Thursday, January 11, 4 - 5:30 p.m., Hondius Room Thursday, January 18, 4 - 5:30 p.m., Hondius Room Teacher and facilitator Katherine Dumont will lead participants through research about the life, words, and mannerisms of a historical character. Young Chautauqua Club culminates in live, costumed performances in late February.

Artwork Wednesday: Gingerbread Campsites Ⓡ Wednesday, January 17, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m., Makerspace Make a campsite out of supplies like graham crackers, frosting, sprinkles, gingerbread people, and more. A One Book One Valley program.

KIDS & FAMILIES Library Storytimes Babies: Thurs., Fri., & Sat. at 10 a.m.

Preschoolers: Thurs., Fri., & Sat. at 10:30 a.m.

Making Music with Nancy Bell: Wed., January 10 at 4:30 p.m.

Storybook Explorers: Sat., January 13 at 11:15 a.m.

Read to Therapy Dog Heidi: Wed., January 17 at 4 p.m.

Read to Therapy Dog Bo: Thurs., January 18 at 11 a.m.

Bilingual Storytime Ⓡ Friday, January 5, 4 - 5 p.m., Hondius Room Ven a compartir en nuestra Hora del Cuento Bilingüe, con el tema: ¡Galletas de jengibre! Come share in our Bilingual Storytime with the theme: Gingerbread cookies!

Musikgarten: Early Childhood Music Ⓡ Saturday, January 6, 11 - 11:30 a.m., Hondius Room Sample a music class series with Annaka Hoglin, musician and music educator, complete with moving, dancing, and playing musical instruments.

Bilingual Storytime Ⓡ Friday, January 19, 4 - 5 p.m., Hondius Room Ven a compartir en nuestra Hora del Cuento Bilingüe, con el tema: ¡Hacemos un muñeco de nieve! Come share in our Bilingual Storytime, with the theme: Let’s make a snowman!

MAKERSPACE CLASSES Learn the Laser Cutter Ⓡ Monday, January 8, 5:30 - 7 p.m.

For ages 10 and up (participants under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult).

Learn the Embroidery Machine Ⓡ Monday, January 15, 5:30 - 7 p.m.

For ages 10 and up (participants under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult).

LEGAL SELF-HELP Free Legal Self-Help Clinic Ⓡ Wednesday, January 10, 2 - 5 p.m.

One-on-one legal advice for library patrons who do not have a personal attorney.

Appointments are necessary and can be scheduled by calling 970-586-8116. More information at estesvalleylibrary.org/legalclinic.

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY FOUNDATION Cliffhanger Used Books Cliffhanger Used Books, located next to the Post Office, is operated by the Friends of the Library Foundation, offering gentlyused books, movies, and music at discount prices. Open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

KEY Ⓡ: Registration required.

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Updates From KREV-LP KREV-LP, Community Radio is returning to its regular programming this week with some exciting additions to the schedule.

A new podcast by Ester Park Senior High students is called “Cat Chats” and is scheduled to air during the 9:00 a.m. hour on Saturdays, at 11:00 a.m. on Sundays, and at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesdays.

New episodes will be added when completed by the student journalists.

Estes Park Health provides “Mountain Medicine from Estes Park Health,” short updates that will air every day at noon.

Produced by Estes Park Health Marketing and Communications Specialist Wendy Rigby, these informative messages explain what is happening with the Estes Park Health System.

“EarthDate” is a short, modular radio program produced by the Bureau of Economic Geology at the University of Texas Austin that KREV-LP will air on a random schedule. Each two-minute episode shares fascinating facts about the world we live in.

And “Bird Notes” will continue to add interesting information about our feathered friends at various times during the day.

KREV-LP is a non-profit community radio station serving the Estes Valley and broadcasting at 104.7 FM. The station is supported entirely by underwriters from the Estes Park community and donations from private parties. For more information or to become an underwriter, visit our website at KREVLPFM.org and click on the “Become and Underwriter” tab at the top of the homepage.

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Knitting GetTogether Jan. 9 You are invited to our (fun and free!) knitting get–togethers in the Hondius Community Room at the Estes Valley Library on: Tuesday, January 9, 2024, 5:00–8:00 p.m.

Tuesday, February 6, 2024, 5:00–8:00 p.m.

Tuesday, March 12, 2024, 5:00–8:00 p.m.

Tuesday, April 2, 2024, 5:00–8:00 p.m.

It’s fun and free! Just bring your knitting, and let’s have fun together, talking and knitting. If you need any help or advice with your knitting project or pattern, we can help!

No need to book or reserve a seat. Just show up! Come knit for a bit or all of it!

These knitting get–togethers are hosted

by Jennifer Daley.

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Lulu, Patrick, Ellie And Guinea Pigs; Chuck & Larry Seeking New, Loving Families For The New Year Serving our communities for 50 years and counting See how we’re working toward a noncarbon future and giving you the power.

Adorable Lulu is two years old, loves to go for walks and is house trained.

She is good with other dogs and is very sweet.

Patrick is one year old. He is a happy dog that loves people. He weighs 50 pounds and is good on a leash. He has lived with cats and is a friendly fellow.

Ellie is just seven months old and an adorable 35 pound shepherd mix. She is good with other dogs and very sociable.

Chuck and Larry are two very cute guinea pigs who need to be adopted together (Guinea pigs are much happier with a buddy). They are very sweet and

can be handled just fine. They are currently staying at the Pet Lodge.

Please call (970) 286-1652 if you’d like to meet or foster any of these special pets. Don’t shop, please adopt!

All pets are offered through the Pet Association of Estes Park, a non-profit organization that 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 about the Pet Association, see page 14 in this issue and please visit the website at petassociationestespark.com.

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Gabriela Acedo 12th Grade Congratulations to Gabriela Acedo, the Estes Park High School Student of the Week for Friday, January 5, 2024.

Gabriela is the daughter of Liliana and Ahikar Acedo.

At EPHS she is a member of HOSA, Student Council and Key Club. She has participated in two years of track and is currently playing basketball for her second year. Her favorite class is college English.

In her free time she loves working out and swimming. She has an older sister and a younger brother who is a freshman at the high school. Her hobbies include reading books and painting.

When asked a place she would love to visit she said she’d love to go to Mykonos, Greece. She said, “I want to visit here because of the great beaches, beautiful

scenery and the great sailing.”

Her favorite quote is, “It's an evil world we live in but hey, I keep living and loving life and the promise of the future.” Gabriela said, “This is my favorite quote because you always gotta keep a good heart while going through life.”

A piece of advice she would give is to take advantage of what the high school provides for students because that is what will set you up for the future and beyond.

After high school she plans on becoming a phlebotomist. She will attend Front Range for her pre-requisites and then pursue her Pediatric Nurse degree at the University of Arizona.

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By: Nancy Almond, Current FAC Chair

The Family Advocacy Coalition (FAC) is comprised of community members dedicated to improving the livability of Estes Park for families. Are you concerned about the challenges that make it difficult for families to live in our community? Do you have or know a family?

Do you work or volunteer with families?

Do you employ adults who have a family? If so, the FAC needs you!

The mission of the FAC is to listen to the voice of families, collaborate, and advocate for sustainable solutions that create a community where families can thrive. The FAC has identified a number of issues impacting families’ ability to live and thrive in Estes Park: affordable and obtainable housing, cost of living, fair and livable wages, access and availability of childcare, access to mental health services, transportation, food insecurity and access to lower cost gro-

ceries, access to prenatal care and OB services (recently discontinued at EPH), perceptions about schools and access to educational services, and other challenges that make it difficult for families to live in our mountain community.

The FAC believes that Estes Park can and should be a community where all families are able to flourish and thrive.

The FAC team is seeking new participants who reflect the diversity of our community, including volunteers from families, schools, housing, town, faithbased organizations, business, non-profits, real estate, and healthcare. More voices are needed at the table to create solutions! Interested community members are encouraged to attend meetings, join the team, or present concerns for FAC to address.

The FAC currently meets on the 1st Thursday of the month, 3:30 – 5 p.m. at the REMAX Conference Room, 1200 Graves Ave. Meetings are open to all.

Please note that the January meeting has been changed to Jan 11.

For more information on the Family Advocacy Coalition please contact Nancy Almond at 970-227-3638 (almondnh@gmail.com) or Laurie Dale Marshall at 720-648-4620 (director@evics.org). The group is eager to create impact in 2024 and welcomes anyone with an interest in families or experience in advocacy.

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Sunrise Rotary Helps Bring Joy To Children At Christmas

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Estes Valley Sunrise Rotary Club collects Toys for Tots.

Estes Valley Sunrise Rotary Club partnered with Toys for Tots, a Marine Corps Reserve community action program that brings the joy of Christmas to less fortunate children across the nation, relies on the generosity of individuals and organizations to donate toys and time.

During the month of December, Estes Valley Rotary Club members collected four 55-gallon bags of toys. President Elect, Bill Howell, delivered them to the Larimer County collection point for The Marine Toys for Tots Program. “I like looking in the warehouse knowing a couple of thousand toys sitting there equals a couple of thousand kids being helped,” Howell explained.

The Marine Toys for Tots program has

over 800 local campaigns across the country, and they are very aware that there’s been a tremendous uptick in requests for toys and support this year.

With most people shopping online rather than at brick-and-mortar stores, the iconic white collection boxes and local donations are sparse.

Despite their formidable strength, the hearts of US Marines beat with compassion. Estes Valley Sunrise Rotary was pleased to share in the magic they demonstrate as they've dedicated themselves to spreading joy to children in need this season.

Estes Valley Sunrise Rotary Club meets Tuesday mornings at 7:00 a.m. at the American Legion Post 119. Come join us!

At Death Cafe people, often strangers, gather to eat cake, drink tea and discuss death. Our objective is 'to increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their (finite) lives'.

Death Cafe is a group directed discussion of death with no agenda, objectives or themes. It is a discussion group rather than a grief support or counselling session. It is respectful and confidential with no intention of leading to any conclusion, product or course of action.

Death Café is for adults and will meet on January 21, 2024 from 2:30 to 4:30 in the Hondius Room of the Estes Valley Library in Estes Park. Space is limited to 20 adults. To RSVP, text Deborah at 970452-9191.

Memory Cafe In Estes Park Memory Café is a free, relaxed, social gathering for Estes Valley community members experiencing memory loss due to any form of dementia, together with their partner, family member, or friend.

We stimulate engagement, attention and memory by enjoying coffee/snacks, conversation, singing, and sharing remembrances through games and activities. Research and the medical community encourage fun, social activity for all of us but this can be especially helpful for those with memory loss and those who care about them. We meet at St.

Bartholomew’s Church (880 MacGregor Ave.) from 10:00 – 11:30 (second Thursday of every month). All are welcome!

This month on Thursday, January 11th we will have a winter theme with songs, snacks, games and activities. What better way to start the new year than to be together and celebrate our friendships, both new and ongoing…

Meet us in St. Bartholomew’s at 10:00 – 11:30 for this fun gathering. Look forward to seeing you!

For more information call the church 970-586-4504 or Jane at 970-430-8105.

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HAPPY NEW YEAR – A TIME FOR ‘CROSSING OVER’ Have you ever thought about the ‘why’ for the excitement of New Year’s celebrations? Times Square is filled with thousands of people waiting for the ‘ball to drop’ and, across the nation, millions stay awake for midnight, Dec. 31…to ‘bring in the New Year’.

Why is that? There’s something about a ‘new beginning’, which is what ‘New Years’ is all about. This is why there’s so much talk about ‘New Year’s Resolutions’. Unless you’re the person who said: “My New Year’s Resolution? To never make any New Year’s Resolutions!” How about you? Have you ‘resolved’ to make changes in 2024… different diet, financial choices, relationships? And how long will those resolutions last?

Perhaps it would be better for us to think of ‘new beginnings’ as something we do often in our lives. Brad Paisley, well known country music artist, reminds us, of the first day of the New Year, “Tomorrow is the first blank page of a 365 page book. Write a good one.”

His point is that every day, in every year, is a time of new beginnings. We would do well to follow that recommendation…rather than just one day…the first one…of the year.

However, a time of significant ‘crossing over’ can be a helpful time to re-dedicate ourselves to better things. In the Bible the Children of Israel had been delivered from Egyptian bondage and were ‘crossing over’ the Jordan River into the ‘promised land’. In Deuteronomy 11, God gives them several things they will receive if they, like my last week’s article, urged…via the billboards...‘listen when God speaks’. In that chapter, God promises several things that all of us should long for in this coming year. First of all, He promises them His ‘provision’ (‘rain from heaven for their crops’ – verse 11). Second of all, He promises them His ‘presence’ (‘from the beginning of the year to the end of it’ – verse 12).

Thirdly, they will receive His ‘promise of good things’ (‘grain, oil, green grass for their animals’ – verses 13-15). And, finally, they will receive His ‘protection’ (as they battle their enemies – verses 16-24). But, all of these are contingent on them ‘loving the Lord their God with their heart, soul, mind…and keeping His commandments’. So, these would be some good ‘resolutions’ for ‘every day’ as we write our 365-page book in 2024.

However, if you would like some other practical suggestions for your New Year ‘determinations’, author Rachel Sharpe provides this list of very good things to do to make this, or any, new year, better. (1) ‘Let go of the past’ (or as Paul in the Bible wrote: ‘Forgetting the things which are behind’; (2) ‘Know that change can be good’ (if you question that, ‘How’s what you’ve been doing, working for you?’; (3) ‘Create new goals’ (remember Steven Covey’s ‘Habits of Highly Effective People’…he says ‘All things are ‘created twice…in the mind, then, in life); (4) ‘Surround yourself with good people’: happy, successful, supportive, people; (5) ‘Practice meditation’ – think good, positive thoughts; (6) ‘Build new habits’; (7) ‘Tackle more opportunities’; 8) ‘Create a ‘vision Board’. Make an actual bulletin board of pictures, places, things, etc. that you would like to do… and look at it and add to it day-after-day; (9) ‘Lean on gratitude’. No more ‘stinkin thinkin’, about yourself or others, your job, your world, (as the Bible says: “In everything give thanks, for this is the will of God for you”); (10) ‘Take a break’. Everyone needs to ‘Come apart - before they come apart’ (Jesus told his disciples: ‘Come apart and rest awhile’; (11) ‘Find a new coach or mentor’. If you’ve been receiving wrong or negative advice from others, change those you listen to; (12) ‘Celebrate your progress’.

Oprah Winfrey says that the New Year is ‘another chance to get it right’. Ralph Waldo Emerson wrote: “Write it in your heart that every day is the best day in the year.”

John D. Rockefeller suggests: “Don’t be afraid to give up the good, to go for the great.”

Noted tennis champion Arthur Ashe gives this advice: “Start where you are! – Use what you have! – Do what you can!”

Perhaps some of these suggestions will speak to your heart. Happy 2024!

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Learning The Art Of Extreme Self-Care ● Your calendar is jam-packed with comElevated mitments to everyone and everything but yourself.

Living ● You pride yourself on being the “agreeBy: Chazz Glaze When you hear the phrase self-care, you probably think pedicures, massages, and days at the spa. And while those things are all well and good and may be a small part of your self-care first-aid kit, that’s not the kind of self-care I’m talking about.

I’m also not talking about the “science” of self-care that involves exercising and eating right. Though those things are certainly a part of the first-aid kit as well.

What I’m talking about is the art of extreme self-care. Extreme self-care is when you: ● finally decide to stop wearing your martyrdom as a badge of honor and end your era of deprivation; ● not only get clear on your boundaries but also uphold them, especially when it means disappointing others; ● create habits, a schedule, and a physical environment that make you feel energized but calm, organized, and stable; ● prioritize your physical, mental/emotional, & spiritual health & well-being by putting daily you maintenance time on your calendar.

When you first start practicing extreme self-care, it will feel both like a muchneeded sigh of relief and immensely uncomfortable. Uncomfortable because it will force you to stare down that dirty little S word: selfish.

But rest assured that taking such extreme care of yourself that it feels selfish is a sign you’re on the right track.

When you actually start meeting your own needs first, you stop waiting for others to do it, letting them (and you) off the hook of resentment you’ve been feeling. You reclaim the time, space, and energy to show up for others because you want to, not because you think you should (now that’s a truly dirty S word). And in doing so, you give others permission to do the same.

I truly believe practicing this level of selfcare is our number-one priority in this life.

If you want to live authentically in a way that reflects your deepest desires and values, if you want to live a life of meaning and purpose that allows you to give abundantly to those you love and the world at large, you have to have an abundance to give from.

How do you know if you’re in need of extreme self-care? Here are some telltale signs: ● You fantasize about buying a one-way ticket to another life.

able” one at work, home, and group activities. ● You overexplain or feel a need to defend your NOs. ● Your work space and home environment drain your energy and rob you of creativity and inspiration.

Any of those hit a little too close to home? Then I highly recommend reading Cheryl Richardson’s The Art of Extreme Self-Care. It absolutely changed my life, and it’s the #1 book I use in my work with 1:1 clients. It’s so good I’ve read it a halfdozen times already–and I’m about to read it again for the next group I’m leading, called Radical Reset.

If you already know you want to get your hands on a copy and love the idea of working through the book in a group setting, why not join the Radical Reset and get a copy for FREE–and the community support and coaching to go beyond merely reading the book and actually implementing it for a truly radical transformation?

Join me for 13 weeks of learning to prioritize your self-care, unapologetically say no, fearlessly say yes, and live lighter. Together we’ll center our work (and play!) around Richardson’s book as well as two others. Over 3 months you’ll implement 12 practical and inspiring ways to love yourself more–so you can give more of yourself to those you love. You’ll learn the transformative power of using tools like: ● writing your absolute-no list ● practicing mirror work ● creating a “things you can do to support me” list & delegating tasks ● establishing rhythm & routine ● curating a soul-loving space ● compiling your own self-care first-aid kit As Teresa, one of the participants in my last Radical Reset, said, this opportunity is "life changing. This is such important work and one of the most important investments I've ever made! It's the kind of work that will continue to add value to my life–and effectively generational value."

Ready to end the legacy of deprivation, not only for yourself but also for those around you? Email me at chazz@higherelevationscoaching.com to set up a complimentary self-care assessment and ensure this group is right for you and you for it.

Or if you prefer to do the work on your own, order yourself a copy of The Art of Extreme Self-Care and email me your takeaways.

Either way, I know living the principles outlined in this book will radically reset your self-care practice.

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Roy Dearen to Perform 60s and 70s Classic Hits On January 9 Everyone is invited to a free concert with Roy Dearen from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 9.

Enjoy “Roy’s Very Favorite Songs of the 60s and 70s”, including the Beatles, Beach Boys, Bee Gees, Eagles, Elton John, and so many others. Roy sings vocals while playing electronic keyboards. Not only does Roy recreate the fabulous songs of the 60s and 70s, but the use of advanced technology allows him to reproduce the wonderful harmonies of these songs live and in real time.

Do not let the name of the venue throw you off – all are welcome to this concert at the Estes Park Senior Citizens Center (EPSCC), 1760 Olympian Lane. Light refreshments are provided, and you can also bring your lunch or order from the EPSCC the day before (see below).

Roy began singing and playing the piano at the age of six. He first played professionally in his early 20s in Austin, TX, performing rock songs from the 60s and 70s when these masterpieces were still new! His emphasis today is in recreating the experience of this unprecedented era in popular music. Roy has a repertoire of over 170 tunes, each one for which he claims to have a special affection. You may recognize Roy from attending one

of his special tribute shows presented each year in the fall, such as his concert of Beatles songs.

Roy has performed solo as “Faded with Minor Rust” at Performance Park, the American Legion, Snowy Peaks Winery, Cousin Pats, and several times at the EPSCC. He is a member in the new popular band “Blue Sky.” Watch for their performances this year at Elk Meadow Lodge, the American Legion, and other venues. If you are interested in having Roy perform at your upcoming private or public event, contact him at roykdear@yahoo.com.

For the performance, you are welcome to bring your own lunch or pre-purchase a hot meal. Place your order before 1:00 p.m. on Monday, January 8.

For this event, the Senior Center will be serving Pollo con Crema (diced chicken breast in white sauce, with mushrooms, green peppers, and onions) over rice, avocado, and corn tortillas. The cost of the meal is $7 for EPSCC members and $10 for non-members. If you become an EPSCC member for just $35 per year, you will not only enjoy meal discounts but also gain access to all the amazing activities. For more information about the EPSCC or to order a meal for the presentation, please call the Senior Center at (970) 581-2195.

Estes Park Senior Citizens Center Menu Jan 8 – 12 Monday, Jan 8

Denver Omelette (ham, mushrooms, onions & green peppers) w/ Hashbrowns & fruit Tuesday, Jan 9 Pollo con Crema (diced chicken breast in white sauce w/ mushrooms, green peppers & onions) over Rice w/ avocado & corn tortillas Wednesday, Jan 10 Hot Roast Beef Sandwich w/ Mashed Potatoes, gravy & vegetables Thursday, Jan 11 Baked Mac ‘n Cheese w/ Chicken, Mixed Vegetables, garlic bread & side salad Friday, Jan 12 Trout (4 oz) w/ Baked Potato & soup of the day

Jan 15 – 19 EPSCC CLOSED – Pickup Meals at Big Horn Restaurant north door Monday, Jan 15

Mexican Platter (beef taco in corn shell, bean burrito topped w/ pork green chili & cheesy quesadilla) w/ Refried Beans

Tuesday, Jan 16

Country Fried Chicken w/ Mashed Potatoes, gravy & vegetables

Wednesday, Jan 17 Bleu Cheese Bacon Burger w/ Potato Salad Thursday, Jan 18

Chicken Parmesan w/ Spaghetti, garlic bread & side salad

Friday, Jan 19

Shrimp Basket (8 fried) w/ Homemade Chips & soup of the day

Meals are $7 for current 2024 EP Senior Citizens Center members and are by reservation only. (Or 3 meals for $20; use pre-paid meal tickets.) Exact cash or check payment required. Reservations must be made by 1:00 PM at least one business day in advance. Note, if you want to reserve a meal for Monday, Jan 8th, you need to call before 1:00 PM on Friday, Jan 5th. For reservations call 970-581-2195 and leave a detailed message. Pre-paid meal tickets and membership forms are available at the Estes Park Senior Citizens Center located at 1760 Olympian Lane.

The Center is OPEN Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 10-1; Tuesday 10-2 TriFit M-W-F 10:30-11:15 AM; Circuit Balance Class Mondays 1-1:45 PM Fluid Movement & Balance Class Tuesdays 10:30-11:15 AM Yoga Thursdays 10:15-11:15 AM Mahjong Tuesdays 10 – 2; Board Games 2nd & 4th Wednesdays 11:30-1:30 Live Music & Presentations Tuesday @ 12:00 – 1:30 (TBA) Two Bridge Groups: 1st, 3rd, & 5th Wednesday of the month & Every Thursday 12:30 - 4 PM

Reserved Meals-to-Go delivered to your vehicle or EAT at the Senior Citizens Center Check out our website: estesparkseniors.org or call for the latest information

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James A. Smith James A. Smith was born March 16, 1937 in Livonia Township, Michigan to Joseph A. Smith and Irene E. Campbell. His early life was spent on his beloved grand-parents dairy farm where he helped his grandpa farm with their draft horses, milk their Jersey cows, deliver milk to customers, and raise Hereford cattle. He also spent his formative years in the northern woods of Michigan where he helped his mother run her small general store at Houghton Lake, MI. Jim helped raise his brother and sisters, hunting and fishing to put food on the table, and working any odd job due to the absence of his father.

Jim joined the United States Armed Services in 1956; he did his basic training at Ft. Benning, GA before serving in the European Theater at Checkpoint Charlie where he watched the Berlin Wall being built. He traveled widely across Europe during his deployment in various E4 specialist roles including as a sniper. He saved a man from drowning while on duty one night. He served on the US Ski Patrol in Kitzbuhel, Austria that supported the Austrian Olympic team. He especially loved sharing stories from his adventurous time in the Army.

After he returned home from the service, he was on the National Ski Patrol in Michigan, spent time hunting and fishing, and worked as a carpenter and mechanic. He met the love of his life, Geraldine L. Freitag at Eastern Michigan University. They were married in 1964 and moved west to Colorado so Jim could attend Colorado State University (CSU) Forestry School where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Naturalist studies. He then served as a National Park Ranger at Mt. Rushmore National Memorial in Keystone, SD. Jim then served at CSU in their youth programs and eventually with the Bureau of Reclamation Youth Conservation Corp in Loveland, CO. He moved to Estes Park, CO in 1987 where he was a hydro turbine mechanic at the Bureau of Reclamation’s Estes Park Power Plant until his retirement. He and Geri bought a small farm near their daughter Jill in WY and also wintered in Arizona for a few years. He moved to Pine Bluffs, WY in 2019.

He was a federally licensed bird bander for the Cornell University Ornithology lab and the Audubon Society. He especially loved birds of all kinds and was an exceptionally talented artist in carving birds out of wood. He showed in several galleries,

Genealogical Society Meeting On Thursday, January 11

Come join the Estes Park Genealogical Society on Thursday, January 11, 2024 in the Hondius Room of the Estes Valley Library at 1:00 p.m. for an “Heirloom Sharing” program. An heirloom is defined as any treasured possession handed down from one generation to another. Many genealogists utilize the clues contained within those heirlooms, such as family bibles, diaries, war medals, and jewelry, to further their

family research. Meeting attendees are encouraged to bring a family heirloom, or two, and share stories of these special connections to their family history.

The EPGS meets the second Thursday of every month from January through November in the library, offering a wide variety of programs and workshops. EPGS meetings are free and open to the public.

Leon Wiese including the Estes Park Art Gallery.

He served as a 4-H Leader for many years, led homeschool groups on wildlife and forestry, and helped with building projects and the security teams at church.

He was a licensed gunsmith, master builder and craftsman, mechanic, and served for over 20 years at Rocky Mountain National Park on the Elk Bugle Patrol. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, hiking, traveling, camping, skiing, snowshoeing, and doing anything outdoors. He was more at home in the woods than anywhere.

He was a devoted husband to Geri for 55 years until her death in 2019. He adored his twin daughters, Karen and Jill, and especially loved being Grandpa to his grandson Carl. He was known for his generosity of time, good will, and spirit.

He would lend a helping hand to all who asked and always had a funny story to share. He loved kids, animals, and farming. Despite a very challenging early life situation, he was always positive and chose to make the most of every opportunity he could while encouraging others to do the same. He was creative, resourceful, and resilient.

Jim passed away December 22, 2023 and was 86 years old. He is survived by his twin daughters, Jill (Glen) Klawonn of Pine Bluffs, WY; and Karen Smith of Pine Bluffs, WY; his grandson Carl Klawonn; his sister Louise (Bill) Kleinsorge of Gaylord, MI; brother-in-law Stephen (Deb) Freitag of MacComb, MI; and numerous nephews, many wonderful friends, and his favorite cat, Murphy. He was preceded in death by his wife, Geri Smith of Estes Park, CO, parents Joseph Smith of AZ and Irene Smith of Houghton Lake, MI, his sister Marrilynn Burley and brother David Smith, also of MI, and his grandparents Perry and Elsie Campbell of Canton Township, MI. Memorial Services, Honor Guard presentation, and a time of fellowship will be held Saturday, January 6, 2024 at 1:30 p.m. at Crossroads Community Church in Pine Bluffs, WY.

Leon Wiese, 84, of Estes Park CO, passed away December 24 2023 at MorningStar at Mountain Shadows in Colorado Springs, CO. Leon Rudolph Wiese was born in 1939, in Bloomfield, NE, to Rudolph and Viola (Lemke) Wiese. Leon was raised on a farm in Bloomfield and graduated from Bloomfield High School. He attended and graduated from the University of Nebraska in Lincoln and worked for Phillips Petroleum Company for 26 years.

He married Sharon (Biester) Wiese at Grace Lutheran Church in Geneva, NE in October 1962. The couple lived in Idaho Falls, ID for three years, Bountiful, UT for nine years, Overland Park, KS for three years and Bartlesville, OK for 11 years. During 1989 and 1990, they joined Laborers for Christ, traveling through several states in their RV helping to build Lutheran churches and education centers. In 1990, they moved to Estes Park and purchased The Estes Park Campground, which they operated until 2001.

Leon was an active member of

Mount Calvary Lutheran Church and Sunrise Rotary Club in Estes Park. He was a member of the church choir and bell choir as well as served as church financial secretary.

He was a handyman and his hobbies included photography, camping, traveling, vacationing with family, woodworking, computers, and helping with the family farm in NE. He flew his US flag regularly and enjoyed various friends and family events across the country.

His parents, wife Sharon, and premature twin boys preceded Leon in death. He is survived by a son Jeff and his wife Kerrie, of Beavercreek, OH, a daughter Julie Wiese of Colorado Springs, three grandchildren Elizabeth Enderson and her husband Gavin of Anchorage, AK, Rebecca Wiese of Beavercreek, OH, and Rachel Wiese of Beavercreek, OH, a brother Duane Wiese and his wife Janet of Yankton, SD, sister Dianne Diekmann and her husband Jerry also of Yankton, SD, sister-in-law Anita Williams of Lincoln, NE, sister-in-law Maradeth Biester of Geneva, NE, brother-in-law Tom Chapman of Lincoln, NE, and sister-in-law Patti Kirkwood of Lincoln, NE. Visitation and funeral service in Colorado Springs will be Thursday, January 4th, 10 a.m. and 11 a.m., at Family of Christ Lutheran Church. Visitation in Geneva, NE will be 9 a.m.-11 a.m. on Saturday, January 6th at Farmer & Son Funeral Home followed by a processional to Geneva Public Cemetery for a graveside service.

Memorial Contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association (www.alz.org, Get Involved > Tribute Pages > Find a Tribute).

To view obituary or add a memory, visit dignitymemorial.com and search for Leon Wiese..

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Full-time Emergency Services Dispatcher I/II/III Events Maintenance Worker I Project Manager

NOW HIRING! Hot Tub Service Tech

Full Time / Part Time $18.00 to $20.00 per hour DOE plus $1.00 per hour bonus May through October

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

Apply at, mail or email resume to: Fawn Valley Inn, 2760 Fall River Road, Estes Park, CO 80517 Email: Jamie@RockyMtnResorts.com

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Are you looking for a great career opportunity right here in our beautiful Estes Park Community!

NOW HIRING! Winter Work

• Light Maintenance • Snow Shoveling • Housekeeping • Hot Tub Service $18.00 to $20.00 per hour DOE Apply at, mail or email resume to: Fawn Valley Inn, 2760 Fall River Road, Estes Park, CO 80517 Email: Jamie@RockyMtnResorts.com

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Susan Fereday State Farm insurance is looking for a motivated service and sales agent for our growing and very busy Insurance agency.

Salary, vacation days and 401 K are provided. No weekends and paid holidays. Will need to be willing to be a licensed agent.

Training will be provided.

Email Resume to SUSAN.FEREDAY.GGVW@ STATEFARM.COM

Help us help others.

Become a Care Pro • Starting at $20 • NO Medical Background Required • Flexible Schedule • Training & Local Support Provided • Rewarding & Meaningful Job! Apply online at HomeInstead.com/NorthernColorado or call for more information

970.494.0289 Each Home Instead® office is an independently owned and operated franchise of Home Instead, Inc., an Honor Company. © 2023 Home Instead, Inc.

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RENTALS

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INSTRUCTION

Apartments

Commercial Rentals

Cleaning

Sewing/Alterations

Other-Misc

Misc.

Remixed Custom Sewing Services.

NEW LOCATION! Small Furniture, R estoration, Cushions and Industrial Repair.

Call for appointment 970-492-5446

Fire Mitigation, Raking, and Hauling. Snow Shoveling.

303-512-3235

Perfect Winter Rental!

Furnished 1-bedroom apartment on Lake Estes. $1,300 monthly with all utilities included !

Long term rental available now until Memorial Day. Contact us at 1-970-779-7455 FOR RENT - FURNISHED 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, walkout. ALL utilities paid, including internet TV. Private laundry. Close to hosp. & schools. $1,600mo. + Dep. & 1 yr. lease. Credit check & ref.

NP/NS. Avail. soon. TEXT 970-214-5640 Cozy Cottage - Fully Furnished Immaculate 1Bed/1Bath available immediately. $1,500/mo. includes HOA + All Utilities Water/Sewer/Electric/gas; No Smoking; Ref Req’d.

Call Vicki (970) 815-9607.

Office Space for Rent 1377 Sq. Ft., Conference Room, 3 Private Offices, High Traffic Area with Great Exposure, Open Lobby Area, Printer Room.

351 Moraine Ave. Suite B 970-227-4865 nathan@kinleybuilt.com

TRANSPORTATION

20%OFF First Cleaning!

Quality Professional Cleaning Services.

Licensed, Bonded & Insured. Voted #1 Estes Park Favorite Cleaning Company.

970-585-8587 Residential/ Commercial Cleaning. Licensed and Insured. Full proprietor.

References. 303-512-3235

Susan Novy, local piano tuner.

Call for appt.

577-1755 www.estesparkpiano tuner.com

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Services

Mountain View Services -Roll-off Dumpster Rental -Residential & Commercial -Local & Professional -Units Available Today 970-616-1775

Residential & commercial cleaning window cleaning, snow removal contact us at aceprocleaningllc@ gmail.com

REAL ESTATE

Piano Tuning

Medicare Mornings at the Estes Valley Rec Center every Thursday 9:00 to 11:00 now through March.

Need help with Medicare?

Drop by and visit with Chris Grubb & Heidi Delaney, or call us anytime!

970-672-1092 Estes Valley Rec Center 660 Community Drive, Estes Park

Commercial Commercial Spaces for sale and lease.

Call Eric.

Anderson Realty.

586-2950

Private math tutor, Estes Park. Math teacher for 6 yrs. Call/text Steph for rates/scheduling.

360-710-4152.

SALES Estate Sales ESTATE/MOVING SALE Need to have one, but seems overwhelming.

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

Misc. Sales Office Furniture Moving Sale of 6 office suites.

Office equipment of printers, metal desks and credenzas. To see on the 8th, 9th & 10th call Rich at 303-888-2008.

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PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS BUILDER APPLIANCES

970-586-4315

CHIMNEY SWEEP

EYECARE/GLASSES

rglibby@msn.com Estes Park, CO

ATTORNEYS

CLEANING SERVICES

Winter Hours

FINANCIAL SERVICES

CAMERAS

FLOORING

CARPET CLEANING

COMPUTER SERVICES

Dan Wiedow dan@estesparkcomputers.com

(970) 586-5404

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PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS BUILDER GARAGE DOORS

HEARING & TINNITUS CARE

MOUNTAIN PHOTOGRAPHY

Cory D. Workman, Au.D. Phone: 970-586-5255 • Hearing Aids / New & Repair • Hearing Evaluations • Hearing Protection • Ear Care / Wax Removal • Dizziness / Balance

1186 Graves Ave., Ste. B Estes Park, CO 80517 Fax: 970-577-7260 drcory@estesparkaudiology.com www.estesparkaudiology.com

HOME HEALTH CARE

PAINTING

GENERAL CONTRACTOR

HOT TUBS & POOL SERVICES PEST CONTROL

New Construction & Remodeling Specializing in Decks, Windows, Siding, Kitchen/Bath Remodels, and Exterior Painting Long time local serving the Estes area.

970-581-2670 • cornellhico@gmail.com cornellhomeimprovement.com

Elkins Construction

LOG RAILINGS & ACCENTS

Licensed and Insured

Custom Homes • Remodels Decks • Drawings 40+ Years Experience Tim Elkins Estes Park, Colorado 970.310.1683 elkskins22@gmail.com

MAINTENANCE/REPAIR SERVICES

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IAMOND D ANDYMAN SERVICE

Home Maintenance & Repairs Snow Removal & Hauling • Painting

970-586-1685 Custom Homes, Additions, Kitchens, Baths, Historic Renovations, Remodels and Design Work

Charles Santagati 1191 Graves Ave glaciercreekinc.com Full service general contracting since 1998

Licensed & Insured

“Consider It Done!”

Dave 303-877-2007

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PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS BUILDER PLUMBING

STORAGE

REAL ESTATE Call, Text or E-mail Today!

Aaron L. Busche CMAS, SRS, ABR, CNE

Realtor®

NOW !

ABLE AVAIL

Aaron@EstesPK.com Cell: (970) 470-9962 facebook.com/estesvalleymountainbroker

Certified Mountain Area Specialist Seller Representative Specialist Accredited Buyer's Representative Certified Negotiation Expert

Simply. Elevated. Real Estate.

• Unit Sizes: 800-1600 sq. ft.

• Boat & RV Storage • Fire Suppression System • Utilities Available

970.481.9807 Colexcav@gmail.com

TREE SERVICE

PRE-PLANNING ADVISOR Dawn Shields 970-909-4789 DAWN.SHIELDS@DIGNITYMEMORIAL.COM

We at Allnutt-Estes Park Chapel have been serving families for over 35 years. As part of Dignity Memorial, we are committed to the highest standards at your time of need.

We can also put a plan in place to emotionally and financially relieve your loved ones of burden. This can be the greatest gift that you can offer them. Show them how much you care by protecting them now!

ROOFING

PRINTING

WINDOW CLEANING PROPANE

SECURITY HOME WATCH

SKIN CARE Now open!!!

• Full Leg Wax • Brazilian Wax • Half Leg Wax • Underarm Wax • Bikini Wax • Arm Wax Eyebrow care, facials, eyelash lifts and much much more.

Call us to make an appointment: (970) 310-4584 1180 Graves Ave, Suite 6, Estes Park, CO

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