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The Music Man

Drama Students and members of Thespian Troup #7284 at the Estes Park High School are set to open this weekend’s production of “The Music Man.” Don’t miss this classic, American favorite.

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Estes Park continues the old time tradition of launching the holiday season by lighting the Christmas trees in George Hix Plaza.

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Reach Out To Help Your Community Donate To Blue Santa Nov. 9 - Dec. 7 Yuletide Lights Driving Tour

Let's show off our holiday spirit! Decorate your Estes Valley home or business for the holidays and let us put you on a map so community members and visitors can enjoy your hard work as they celebrate the season!

Simply notify us by Dec. 2. and complete your decorating by Dec. 11. We recommend keeping your decorations lit as much as possible through New Year's Day, especially 6 to 8 p.m. nightly.

Contact the Events office at 970-5866104 and events@estes.org by Dec. 2 and tell us: 1. Your name, email address and phone number (for internal use only) 2. Your home or business address and business name if applicable (for the tour map) 3. And, let us know if your decorations are: a. Simple, like Charlie Brown's Christmas tree b. All-American moderation, like Ralphie's house in A Christmas Story c. Over the top, like Clark Griswold's house on Christmas Vacation

Donate at locations across town or at the Nov. 21 Tree Lighting Ceremony Every holiday season, the Blue Santa program collects non-perishable food, gifts and hygiene products for disabled, shut-in and elderly community members that need a little extra holiday cheer. Blue Santa is sponsored by the Estes Park Police Department Auxiliary. It is anticipated that Blue Santa will assist 60 to 80 people this year, and it’s not too late to nominate someone in need of assistance. To nominate a disabled, shut-in or elderly community member in need, please contact Commander Corey Pass at 970-577-3828 or cpass@estes.org.

New this year, community members may donate to Blue Santa by visiting the Police Auxiliary at the Tree Lighting Ceremony Saturday, Nov. 21 from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m. at the George Hix Riverside Plaza downtown. The Auxiliary asks everyone who attends the Tree Lighting Ceremony to bring at least one non-perishable food item or provide a cash donation to support the cause.

Look for the Blue Santa at the ceremony!

Blue Santa donations will also be accepted Nov. 9 - Dec. 7 at the following

locations: The Estes Park Senior Center, The Estes Park Visitor Center, Bank of Colorado, The Country Market in National Park Village, Estes Valley Library, MedX, Rocky Mountain Health Club, Rocky Mountain National Park, Bank of Estes Park (Park Lane and St. Vrain Center), Premier Members Credit Union, Safeway, Estes Park Medical Center, U.S. Bank, Rambo’s Liquor, Animal Medical Center, Rocky Mountain Discount Liquor, Mountain Dew Liquor, Spur 66 jh Liquor Store, Good Samaritan Society – Estes Park Village and Estes Park Town Hall.

More locations will be added, and many locations will collect monetary donations that allow the Police Auxiliary to purchase food and gifts to supplement donated items. Every penny donated will be used to fund items for Blue Santa recipients. Donations will be delivered Dec. 12 to all Blue Santa recipients.

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Right On, Mr. Prez El Presidente hit it right on the head, at least if we can go by the title of an article in a recent issue of the newspaper that comes out of Denver. The heading read “Obama calls for cap on testing.” When you start talking about things related to the profession in which Yours Truly was engaged for most of his adult life, you had better be prepared for a reaction.

Which profession? Education!

Speaking of Yours Truly, he should perhaps right at the beginning provide some personal professional background. Starting back in the 1950s he taught in three public school systems, followed by teaching in universities in Massachusetts, Colorado, and Ohio. Not all at one time, of course, but seriatim. (There’s a good word to add to your working vocabulary.) One of his favorite responsibilities was supervising student teachers.

That took him into schools in several states so...he’s been around and has seen a lot. He also has occupied high offices in several city, state and national organizations. Enough of that.

A recent newspaper article carried the title “Obama calls for cap on testing.”

The President, specifically, was criticizing all the time spent during school days on standardized exams. To that we applaud and say a loud “Amen.” Parents don’t send their children to school to spend time on “standardized tests” usually written by people in far off states who have little idea, and probably give minimal thought to, who will take the tests. Who then are the beneficiaries?

Answer – the companies which market the exams, and the folks they hire to write the test items. Now the current President has taken time from all the political issues he daily faces, and calls for a cap on this testing. He even admitted that government – even the federal government – shares responsibility for, to quote The Associated Press, “turning tests into the be-all and end-all of American schools.”

The Council of Great City Schools conducted a study of the nation’s sixty-six largest school districts and concluded that students spend up to 25 hours during the school year taking standardized tests. Twenty-five hours! Those are tests produced by folks who probably know nothing of what went on in the classroom. Sounds bad in and of itself, but think of all the hours that must be taken from the important work during the school day so that “the kids are prepared” for the tests!!! The Council estimated that from pre-kindergarten through the twelfth grade, youngsters take about 112 standardized exams.

Parents – that’s a highly questionable waste of your taxpayer dollars! Our young folk are sent to school to learn the knowledge and skills necessary for success in their future years. As for these tests, some of the non-productive testing

is mandated by government, even the federal government! What goes on in your children’s schools should be determined primarily by the local school system, which is responsible to the taxpaying public, and by the teachers who know their pupils and what they have been taught. The state government is there as a watchdog and as a financial helper where necessary. The federal government? Let it defend our borders, handle international and interstate matters, and see that the constitutional rights of all our citizens are protected.

It was Washington’s – the federal government, not the state – wonderfully titled No Child Left Behind law which led education policy makers in many states to step back and take a look at what they were doing. When federal dollars are involved one must be very careful. Well, what was the federal government trying to do? Answered its spokesmen: “raise standards!” Sounds like something for God and Motherhood. And specifically what standards was Washington talking about? Well, er, ah, each state will have to establish them. Then make sure every school and every student meets them.

Imagine yourself as a state education official now between a rock and a hard place. You want, you feel, you could certainly use – federal education dollars.

Kids and their schools must succeed – or else. No sweat. States are used to “working with” the federal government. So, how have they handled this? Remember: the states were directed to set their own standards and create their own tests.

Example: Texas created new achievement tests to be administered state wide.

When, however, the tests were given and scored the results were catastrophic.

Fearing penalties such as declining federal funds the state then lowered the testing standards. Michigan lowered the percentage of students who had to pass the tests as evidence of “adequate progress.” Here in Colorado the grading system was modified, and pupils previously labeled “partially proficient” were combined with those called “proficient.”

Lowering the “passing” score occurred in several states.

The federal law called for bringing 100 per cent of students up to proficiency in reading and math that would, of course, be wonderful...but also hardly realistic.

Yours truly has no figures on the number of states which have turned their backs on No Child Left Behind. But he smiles as he writes this because our schools are, and should be, the responsibility of the states and local communities which create and support them. Of course they’ll accept and even seek federal dollars. After all, where did those dollars come from in the first place!

Town Offices Closed Nov. 26 For Thanksgiving The Town of Estes Park municipal offices will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 26 for the Thanksgiving holiday. Offices will reopen with normal operating hours

on Friday, Nov. 27.

For more information, please call the Public Information Office at 970-5773701.

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Be Aware Of New Telephone Fundraising Scam In Estes Park The Estes Park Police Department has received reports of a new telephone scam in which callers falsely identify themselves as Estes Park High School students. The scammers target local businesses to "sell advertisement space" on a sporting event program or schedule to raise money for anti-bullying or antidrug campaigns. The scammer emails the business a design for approval, and then requests credit card and personal information from the business via phone. The scammers advise that a credit card statement will indicate the charge from "Teen Spirit Advertising."

They have also been known to use the business name "Rocky Mountain Media," based out of Broomfield, CO. Please contact the Estes Park Police Department at 970-586-4000 to file a report if your Estes Park business has been affected by this telephone scam. If your business is contacted, please obtain the name of the caller, the phone number from which the call came, and any other contact information the caller will provide. Please report this information to the Estes Park Police Department.

The Estes Park Police Department advises all businesses and individuals to use caution when making purchases by phone or online. Important tips for business owners: Research the company online through the Better Business Bureau or locally in person to confirm they are a legitimate business.

Check with the school system prior to giving out credit card information for a school-sanctioned fundraiser.

Never give personal or credit card information over the phone.

Never provide credit card or personal information over the internet unless it is a reputable, secure website that begins with https:// and a padlock symbol is in the menu bar at the beginning of the website.

Note: We want to make you aware that the scammers have utilized a fake business name that is also the name of the legitimate, local business, "Rocky Mountain Media Group." Estes Park's Rocky Mountain Media Group has absolutely no involvement in this fraudulent activity.

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

On November 10 at 7:14 a.m. police were called to a family problem at 600 Aspen Avenue. Upon arrival police arrested a 41 year old male from Estes Park and charged him with criminal mischief and resisting arrest and later transported him to Larimer County Detention Center.

On November 11 at 9:56 p.m. police were called to the 400 block of S. St. Vrain Ave. on a report of a disturbance.

Upon arrival police charged a 32 year

old male from Fort Collins, CO with criminal mischief, third degree trespassing and resisting arrest and later transported him to Larimer County Detention Center.

On November 15 at 6:26 p.m. police observed a 30 year old male driver from Aurora, CO as he drove in the 1600 block of Highway 34, weaving and varying speeds. Upon further investigation police found the male to be driving under the influence of alcohol and he opted for a blood test to determine BAC. He was charged with DUI, DUI per se and weaving and later released to a responsible adult.

The Estes Valley Fire Protection District (EVFPD) Chief Officers and Safety Officers generally respond in their personal vehicles (POV).

Fire fighters generally respond to medical calls in their personal vehicles; as this allows for faster response by officers and medical personnel to assess the emergency and provide medical care.

November 9 At 3:33 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to 2750 Notaiah Rd. to assist the Estes Park Ambulance.

November 10 At 10:45 a.m. the EVFPD was paged to 1310 Manford Ave. to assist the Estes Park Ambulance.

At 12:04 p.m. an EVFPD Officer was paged to 3450 Fall River Road for a fire alarm activation.

At 12:36 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to 2300 block of Marys Lake Road for an MVA. At 10:45 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to 3149 Fish Creek Road to assist the Estes Park Ambulance.

November 11 At 1:34 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to

475 E Wonderview Ave. to assist the Estes Park Ambulance.

At 7:42 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to the 2300 block of Marys Lake Road for an MVA. November 12 At 4:15 a.m. the EVFPD was paged to 1310 Manford Ave. to assist the Estes Park Ambulance.

At 8:42 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to assist other agencies.

November 13 At 1:18 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to 120 Big Horn Dr. for a report of smoke.

At 6:34 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to 333 E. Wonderview Ave. for an odor investigation.

November 14 At 3:06 p.m. an EVFPD Officer was paged to investigate a smoke report.

At 3:39 p.m. the EVFPD was paged the 1400 block of N. Saint Vrain Ave. to assist the Estes Park Ambulance.

At 10:47 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to 333 E. Wonderview Ave for an odor investigation.

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Weigh In On The Amended Wellness Center Application December 9 Public input is requested at the Dec. 9 meeting of the Estes Valley Planning Commission during the special review of an amended development application for the Wellness Center at Lot 4 of the Stanley Historic District. The applicant has renamed the project the "EPMC Wellness Training Center Complex at the Stanley." The meeting takes place at 6 p.m. in the Town Board Room of Town Hall, 170 MacGregor Avenue. This meeting will be the primary forum for public feedback on the proposed project.

The applicant currently requests approval to locate the Wellness Training Center, originally proposed as a separate structure, within the lower level of the accommodations building that is currently under construction. The applicant also requests a height variance for the accommodations building. More information is available at www.estes.org/wellnesstrainingcenter.

The staff report will be posted to this

webpage by Nov. 24. For those who cannot attend the Planning Commission meeting, written comments may be submitted through the Community Development Department at planning@estes.org by Dec. 4.

The Planning Commission will provide a recommendation as the special review continues to the Town Board at a meeting scheduled for Dec. 15 at 5 p.m. in the Town Board Room. Public comments will be accepted, although the public is encouraged to provide input via email prior to, or during, the Planning Commission meeting Dec. 9. Town Board meeting information is provided at www.estes.org/boardsandmeetings as it becomes available.

To discuss this project in person, project planner Mallory Baker will hold office hours Fridays between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. in the Community Development Department at Town Hall.

Street Closures In Effect For Nov. 27 Catch The Glow Festivities And Parade Special trolley service available on parade day The annual Catch the Glow Parade will light up downtown Estes Park beginning at 5:30 p.m. the day after Thanksgiving, Friday, Nov. 27. The parade route will begin at the West Park Center and travel east on Elkhorn Avenue. At 5 p.m. the Estes Park Police Department will close Elkhorn Avenue. The parade will turn right at the U.S. 36/U.S. 34 intersection, traveling to Colorado Hwy. 7 and continuing to the Fourth Street entrance of the Fairgrounds at Stanley Park where the parade ends.

Downtown loading zones will be closed the night of Nov. 26 in preparation for the parade. Additional parking spaces in the municipal parking lot adjacent to Elkhorn Avenue and the library will be designated Accessible Parking only for parade day.

Side streets along the parade route remain open during the parade, but access to the parade route will be prohibited until the parade passes and pedestrians are clear of the roadway. Motorists will not be able to leave parking lots along the parade route until the parade has passed. To bypass the downtown area, motorists may use alternate routes including the Moccasin bypass, Graves Avenue, Community Drive, U.S. 36 to Mall Road, U.S. 34/Big Thompson Avenue, Manford Avenue to

Community Drive, and Wonderview Avenue. Wonderview Avenue will serve as an alternative to downtown for eastbound traffic on U.S. 34 and westbound traffic from U.S. 36.

The Elkhorn Express trolley will provide service from the Fairgrounds Parkn-Ride to the Estes Park Visitor Center to Bond Park on Elkhorn Avenue from 12 p.m. until 8 p.m. This loop takes about 20 minutes during normal traffic. The trolley will suspend service durPhoto Kirby Hazelton ing the parade to join the floats. Guests and local residents are encouraged to use the free parking at the Estes Park Visitor Center and catch the trolley to avoid parking difficulties downtown during these events. For more information, contact the Estes Park Visitor Center at 970-577-9900 or visit www.estes.org/shuttles.

Be sure to check out additional paradeday events from 12 p.m. until 4 p.m. in Bond Park.

Visit Santa’s Workshop on Saturday, Nov. 28 from 12 to 4 p.m. at the Estes Park Photo Kirby Hazelton Event Center.

This free, holiday- themed event is open to the public. Learn more at www.estes.org/events and www.VisitEstesPark.com. To receive Town news and/or meeting agendas in your email inbox, please visit www.estes.org/subscribe. For more Town news, please visit www.facebook.com/townofestesparkco and www.twitter.com/townofestespark.

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Have You Noticed An Improvement In Your Neighborhood Streets?

You Can Thank Ballot Issue 1A!

Courtesy photo

Over the course of just 50 days this summer and fall, The Patcher repaired 1,931 potholes on streets within Town limits. This completes repairs within the ability of The Patcher for 2015. The few remaining larger potholes will be repaired conventionally by staff, and The Patcher will be back to work in the Spring of 2016.

The Patcher represents your Ballot Issue 1A sales tax dollars at work, ex-

tending the life of public streets and accomplishing more with public funds.

Using The Patcher, a single operator performs the work of a threeperson crew, approximately six times faster and at one-third of the cost of the conventional repair method. In other words, the productivity per person is increased 600% while the repair cost per pothole is reduced 66%. Learn more about The Patcher and see a map of all repairs at www.estes.org/potholepatching.

Downtown Business Partners To Discuss Social Media Are you maximizing your social media leverage? Are you using links, tagging and making use of photos to bring in more customers? Join the Downtown Business Partners on Tuesday, November 24 at 8:00 a.m. at the Estes Valley Library to share your social media experiences and questions.

The topic for November’s meeting is impacts of social media. Social media can be a valuable marketing tool because it allows businesses to engage directly with their customers, build a brand presence and, ultimately, increase sales. Are you maximizing your social media opportunities?

After coffee and light breakfast treats, the round table discussion will begin at 8:30 a.m. in the Hondius Community Room.

The Downtown Business Partners work collaboratively to promote Estes Park as a center of business, culture and entertainment with a goal of expanding the year-round economy and enhancing the unique character of our mountain village. Please join us for this round table discussion. This event is free and open to all Estes Park business owners.

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Amid Changes, EPMC Commitment To Wellness Persists

Dr. Frank D. Dumont presenting “What is Wellness?” to a packed room at the Senior Center.

While partnerships and plans for the new Wellness Center continue to develop and solidify, the Estes Park Medical Center’s efforts to boost community wellness have continued at a solid pace.

Commitments to educational outreach, wellness services and a community health alliance are just a few of the ongoing EPMC wellness initiatives making progress.

Recently, more than 35 individuals attended a “What is Wellness?” program at the Estes Park Senior Center, presented

by EPMC physician Frank D. Dumont, MD, FACP. Dr. Dumont’s talk touched on several components of wellness, as well as sharing tips for increasing personal well-being and how EPMC can support individuals’ wellness efforts.

An earlier program on “Super Foods” at the Estes Valley Library required a second date because the first filled so quickly. Attendees at those two workshops learned about the dietary importance of micronutrients and tasted new recipes to help them incorporate more nutritional heroes into their routine.

Currently there are three client-initiated wellness services offered by EPMC – lactate threshold testing (for athletic performance/training), the University of Colorado’s proprietary Wellness Assessment, and the STATE of SLIM weightloss program. Lactate threshold testing and the Wellness Assessment are each available for $150 to any adults wishing to learn more about their fitness and well-being. The first 16-week series of Estes Park STATE of SLIM classes re-

cently reached the half-way point and a wait list is forming for the next series that will start in January. (Both the Wellness Assessment and STATE of SLIM are licensed to EPMC from the University of Colorado Anschutz Health and Wellness Center.)

“Our three wellness services have been very valuable for members of our community looking to improve their health and fitness,” said Dr. Dumont. “EPMC has committed to continue offering them, while reviewing other scientifically-proven services that may be added in the future.”

Within the last year, EPMC has partnered with Timberline Medical Clinic and Salud Family Health Center to improve the overall health and wellbeing of community members. Their partnership, called Rural Estes Alliance for Community Health (REACH), is developing common interventions, using a shared disease self-management education program and offering a collaborative calendar of educational workshops to address the community’s most predominant health concerns.

While EPMC leadership is waiting to release details on Wellness Center developments until plans and agreements have been formalized, the community should know that EPMC has not wavered in its commitments to the community’s health and wellbeing. Information on the various EPMC wellness initiatives and service offerings can be found at epmedcenter.com/wellness.

Winter Holiday Safety Winter holidays are a time for families and friends to get together. But that also means a greater risk for fire. Following a few simple tips will ensure a happy and fire-safe holiday season.

Holiday decorating: -Be careful with holiday decorations.

Choose decorations that are flame resistant or flame retardant.

-Keep lit candles away from decorations and other things that can burn.

-Some lights are only for indoor or outdoor use, but not both.

-Replace any string of lights with worn or broken cords or loose bulb connections. Read manufacturer’s instructions for number of light strands to connect.

-Use clips, not nails, to hang lights so the cords do not get damaged.

-Keep decorations away from windows

and doors.

Before Heading Out or to Bed: Blow out lit candles when you leave the room or go to bed. Turn off all light strings and decorations before leaving home or going to bed.

Holiday Entertaining: -Test your smoke alarms and tell guests about your home fire escape plan.

-Keep children and pets away from lit candles.

-Stay in the kitchen when cooking on the stove top.

-Ask smokers to smoke outside. Remind smokers to keep their smoking materials with them so young children do not touch them.

-Provide large, deep ash trays for smokers.Wet cigarette butts with water before discarding.

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Holiday Traditions As I thought about topics for this column, one of the first that came to mind was holiday traditions. Sure, the timing would be great (the season is upon is!) but I’m just one of those people who gets excited about the holidays. As I’m sitting here writing to you, I’m blasting some traditional Christmas tunes from my laptop. Anyone else enjoy the Ray Charles version of “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer?” How about “What Christmas Means to Me” by Stevie Wonder? My all-time favorite (to throw you for a loop) is “Christmas Bells,” John Gorka’s version.

What are your favorite holiday traditions?

We always have to watch National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, Elf, A Charlie Brown Christmas, Home Alone, The Santa Clause... at least twice each. Making and decorating Christmas cookies is another must-do, along with purchasing at least one new ornament for our tree from The Christmas Shoppe or Spruce House. Jordan would say that my tradition is spending way too much money on presents for our dog even though I know he’s right there with me, sneaking extra squeaky toys into the cart.

My family has recently made it a tradition to abandon traditional Christmas celebrations! Last year we had a delicious breakfast spread, then headed up to Bear Lake to build an igloo and drink wine. After a couple of hours building the “snow cubes” and never being able to get our structure above

two feet, we gave up and headed home for soups from the slow cookers. (I ended Christmas Day with what’s hopefully not a new tradition: the stomach flu.)

Holiday events in Estes Park have become an amazing tradition for so many.

From this Saturday’s Tree Lighting in Riverside Plaza, to the Catch the Glow parade next Friday after Thanksgiving, even to the newly added Dasher 5K race and Tinsel Tavern Tour on the second weekend in December – so many reasons for families to make their traditional trip to our little holiday village (and for us residents to get out of the house and enjoy!).

And, there are traditions within those traditions! The Tree Lighting ceremony honors an individual or organization each year, celebrating their presence in and contribution to our community. The Catch the Glow parade is always filmed and broadcast by EPTV Channel 8, thanks to Nick Mollé’s tradition of sharing the Estes experience. The Tinsel Tavern Tour is becoming the best way to sample festive spirits from local restaurants and bars.

No matter the seasonal tradition or event, holidays are yet another special, magical way for us to experience Estes Park.

Kirby Hazelton and her husband Jordan live in Estes Park with their dog Harley.

They love hiking, craft beer, and finding all the magic Estes Park has to offer. Email Kirby at kirby.hazelton@gmail.com

Proceeds From Chief’s Golf Tournament Benefit Local Organizations On Thursday, Nov. 12 Estes Park Police Chief Wes Kufeld presented checks to the boys and girls soccer teams and the golf teams at Estes Park High School, and Estes Pak, a weekend food supplement program started by the Estes Park Education Association. The 29th Annual Chief 's Golf Tournament was held in August.

Chief Wes Kufeld presents a check to Kay Hayes, coach of the boys and girls soccer teams at Estes Park High School. The donation will help provide needed equipment for both teams. The golf teams at the high school also received proceeds from the benefit.

Chief Wes Kufeld presents a check to Terry Leija for Estes Pak. Estes Pak's mission is to help students who are in danger of hunger and food insecurity. For more information about Estes Pak, contact Terry Leija at 970-586-7406 or Terry_Leija@psdr3.k12 .co.us Courtesy photos

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epnews.com It’s almost Thanksgiving and if you are the dinner planner in your household, you probably have the T-Day to-do list stuck to your refrigerator with a magnet that looks like a shmoo. (I saw that word recently and had to look it up. A shmoo is a cartoon character created by Al Capp for his comic strip “Li’l Abner” in 1948. It looks like a marshmallow with a long neck. Maybe your magnet looks more like a turkey than a shmoo. The sound of the word tickles my ear and the character is adorable, so I had to find a way to use it in this column.)

The Thanksgiving Day list says things like: • Thaw turkey. (The timing of this task is always iffy. You probably started days ago.

If you’re like me, you put items on your list even if they’re already done just so you can cross them off.)

• Set the table. (I spent 17 years with a family who said, “Set table,” without using an article, like “graduate high school” or “go to hospital.” In my world, I set the table, graduate from high school and go to the hospital. Not necessarily in that order.)

• Mash potatoes. (I don’t mind lumps in my mashed potatoes—or even skins—but some people want theirs smooth as percale sheets. The secret to whippy potatoes? The milk’s gotta be hot. And go ahead, use the mixer! Purists use a masher—but they end up with potato lumps and arms so worn out they can’t make the gravy.)

• Make gravy. (This is the greatest challenge of the meal preparation for many kitchen CEOs. Gravy intimidates. But really, making gravy is—gravy. It’s a piece of cake): First, make a roux (rhymes with shmoo) in the roasting pan set over the front and back burners of the stove, turned to medium heat. Add flour to the turkey drippings and stir until all the fat is absorbed by the flour. It will look like dry, brown paste. Slowly add the hot milk and stir, keeping the pan over both burners.

Use a whisk for this and you won’t have lumps. Switch to a wooden spoon (for the sake of tradition ya gotta use a wooden spoon. Plus, it helps get the yummy browned bits off the bottom of the roasting pan) and continue to stir constantly until the gravy thickens. Add your preferred seasonings and there you have it.

Gravy worth raving over.

Note: A slurry is not a roux. To make a slurry you put water and flour in a container with a tight lid and shake it until it is creamy and smooth. A roux is a combination of fat and flour so it has more flavor.

I clicked on a cooking website today that gave the secret to perfect turkey gravy: cream of chicken soup. I read that and heard myself say out loud, “Cheaters!” You don’t need canned soup to make gravy.

Please don’t. And that website called for poultry seasoning. What is that? I feel much more like a gourmet chef when I add each of the spices found in poultry seasoning—sage, thyme, marjoram, rosemary, nutmeg and pepper—individually, pinching and sprinkling dancing and stirring (and tasting. Don’t tell!).

It used to be if your guests had to add salt to anything on their plates it meant you weren’t a good cook. Today, a considerate host doesn’t add salt to anything so that each person can salt to his preferred taste.

See…gravy. It’s easy as pie.

• Make pies. Two, at least. And one has to be pumpkin. It doesn’t matter if you’re the only one who likes pumpkin pie. You’re worth it. Make pumpkin pie, cover it, smother it, bury it in homemade whipped cream and if no one else likes it, you have breakfast every day for the next week. Or, I suppose you could share with the others who have discerning tastes. But make the pieces small so you have one piece left over for breakfast Friday morning, anyway. Or be generous with the pie and just eat whipped cream for breakfast.

That’s what I would do.

• CRANBERRY JELLY! (I grew up never seeing cranberry on the table until somebody remembered it halfway through the meal. Don’t forget the cranberry!)

The rest is variable. Some Thanksgiving tables aren’t complete without dressing (or stuffing if it’s cooked inside the bird. Depends on if you like it wet or dry). Others require a colorful Jell-O salad. For some reason we always had a bowl of black olives on the table, while many families must include green bean casserole (that’s where you can use your canned soup!).

Last, and most important on the list, take time to…

• Give thanks. For that is what the day is all about.

You may let The Thunker know what you think at her e-mail address, donoholdt@gmail.com. © 2015 Sarah Donohoe

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Another week of “Sunshine?” She is now 13 weeks old, does that tell y’all something? Just today, she rolled the house with toilet paper, pulled a little bit of wallpaper off the wall, I managed to fix that, and had a wonderful time in the snow while tracking all of it into the house. She is soooo much company I need a vacation! But I love most of it.

I had Nathan and Lexie for four days so they were a big help with her. We took her everywhere in the car. Both kids always called for the front seat so they did not have to put up with her shenanigans.

She still likes to nip and play rough. I am truly working on that but all the books I have read on rearing a puppy do not help. So, I am doing it “my way.” I just put her in “her area” in the kitchen as I knew she was tired and she fell asleep almost immediately.

I have been thinking about our microwaves and how we use them. When I first got one, over 40 years ago, I tried to cook almost everything in it. As the years went by I took to only using it for popcorn, warm foods or defrost them.

Why not start using it for cooking, especially here at high altitude? With Lexie’s help I decided to start small with maybe a brownie recipe. Our first attempt was a complete rock hard failure which the kids still ate, along with some ice cream.

I also found that even though I greased the dish, the brownies stuck to bottom.

So the next time, I melted the butter in the glass baking dish, then after pouring the butter into the batter I greased a

sheet of parchment and placed it on the bottom and up the sides of the baking dish. Be sure to grease the sides of dish with your melted butter as well.

The next day I tried the recipe again but added two tablespoons of milk and shortened the cooking time. Viola, they were a success. Now I still think they could be improved with a little more “tweaking” but for a quick snack, they are great. I dare you to try them. I will make them again. And I am going to try at least one new recipe with my microwave oven once a week.

Microwave Brownies Power level high -8” square glass pan greased with parchment lined bottom 2 large eggs 1 cup scant sugar ½ tsp. salt 2 Tbs. milk 1 tsp. vanilla ½ cup melted butter ¾ cup all-purpose flour 1 cup nuts or chocolate chips or both ½ cup cocoa (loved not having to melt chocolate.)

In a small bowl at medium speed, beat the eggs, sugar, salt and vanilla until light. Add melted butter. Beat until well blended. Add the flour and cocoa and milk alternately at low speed. Stir in nuts or chips or both. Spread evenly in prepared glass dish.

Now this is the important part! Place dish in microwave oven and microwave on High for 5-6 minutes. (I did six, it worked great. The first time I cooked for eight minutes, ugh.) You must turn the dish a quarter of a turn every two minutes so I just kept setting the oven for two minutes. When done, the top looks dry and will spring back slightly when lightly touched. Cut when cold.

My email is esther.cenac@gmail.com Bon Appétit!

Library Closed For Thanksgiving The Estes Valley Library will be closed on November 26 and 27 for the Thanksgiving holiday. Regular library hours resume on Saturday, November 28, when the library is open from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Regular library hours are Monday through Thursday, from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.; Friday and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The library’s second floor and Computer Commons close each day at 15 minutes prior to the regular closing time.

For more information, visit estesvalleylibrary.org or call to speak with a librarian at 970-586-8116.

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Fine Arts Guild Auditions For Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol

The Fine Arts Guild will hold auditions for Jacob Marley's Christmas Carol, a modified Christmas reader's theater presentation this Thursday and Friday, November 19 and 20 at 7 p.m. at the Village Playhouse. A copy of the script is available at the library for perusal.

Written for four characters, the narrator parts usually given by each character will be extracted and read by a narrator, making it a cast of six, three men and three women. Each actor will be responsible for reading several characters.

YMCA Of The Rockies “Snowball” Dine And Dance Celebration The YMCA of the Rockies Chapel Ministry invites you to “Snowball – A Dine and Dance Celebration.” Adults of all ages are invited to join us for an evening of wonderful food, great music, and dancing under the twinkling lights of the beautifully decorated Hyde Chapel on Friday, December 11th.

Enjoy a buffet meal of London Broil, Herb Roasted Chicken, Pasta Primavera, Steamed Vegetables, Roasted Rosemary Potatoes, Rice Pilaf, Salad, Fruit, Rolls, Drinks, and Baked Alaska for desert!

Dinner begins at 6:30 p.m. and the dance will kick off at 8:00 p.m. Music provided by the Mountain Town Trio, formerly known as the Dennis Tobias Band.

Tickets are $25 per person and space is limited to 100 guests. To purchase tickets, please contact Greg Bunton at gbunton@ymcarockies.org or 970-5863341 ext. 1012.

The production will be directed by Jim Valone, an actor/director who has done extensive work in the valley and just directed All in the Timing in Littleton, a series of six hilarious one acts written by David Ives.

Performance dates will be December 18-20.

We hope you will join us.

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Family Fun At Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony This Saturday Celebrate the start of the holiday season in Estes Park at our annual Tree Lighting Ceremony this Saturday! Enjoy one-of-a-kind family activities as the sun sets and the countdown begins to flipping the switch and illuminating our quaint mountain village with thousands of twinkling lights!

This free event will take place at George Hix Riverside Plaza from 3 to 6 p.m. Families will love to visit with Santa, decorate Santa hats and tree ornaments, enjoy s’mores and hot chocolate, rides on radio flyer wagons, a community sing-along, photos in the life-sized snowglobe, and hunt for candy canes. Purchase a Helping Hands, one of a kind Estes Park Christmas ornament with a photo by James Frank of an elk and the Estes Park Police Department’s Blue Santa team will be on hand to tell you about their program.

Be ready for the countdown to the tree lighting promptly at 5:30 p.m. and oooh and aahhhh at the beautiful lights that will magically appear in

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the plaza! After the trees are lit, join in to sing some familiar Christmas carols.

This year’s celebration will honor National Philanthropy Day in Estes Park and the award recipients from the November 12 event at the YMCA. After the event, take a stroll or a drive through the downtown and enjoy dinner at any of our fine dining establishments.

Let the holidays begin! #epnsneakpeek

Photos Kris & Gary Hazelton

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Free Community Pancake Breakfast

The Allenspark Community Church is hosting a free pancake breakfast on Saturday morning the 21st of November from 8-11. The church is located 15 miles south of Estes Park on Highway 7, and across from the post office building in Allenspark. Constructed in 1922 and made of logs from the area, the church provides year round ministry to the community and supports various missions and missionaries around the world. You are invited to come, explore the building, discover all the stained glass windows depicting Colorado wild flowers, enjoy some breakfast, and maybe even meet someone new in the midst of God’s beautiful creation.

Pastor Jeff Blevins, and the entire church family, invite you to come back in December for a beautiful Christmas Eve service at 4:30 in the afternoon.

There is nothing like celebrating Christmas in a log church in the midst of the Rocky Mountains. The church meets for worship every Sunday at 10 a.m. You can learn more at www.allensparkcommunitychurch.org.

Reception For Outgoing School Board MembersPlease Join Us!

The Estes Park School District R-3 would like to invite the community to join us in a reception for our outgoing members of the Board of Education.

Board President Dr. Marie Richardson, Board Secretary Patricia Wedan and Board Director Richard Gilliland will be honored. Dr. Richardson has served on the Board of education since 2007. Ms. Wedan has served since 2011. Dr. Gilliland has served since 2013.

The Estes Park School District will hold the reception at 6:30 p.m. on November 23rd at Town Hall to thank these three Board Members for their time and commitment to Education in Every Classroom Every Day. The regularly scheduled Board of Education meeting will follow at 7:00 p.m.

For information, please contact Heather Gooch at 970-586-2361 ext. 3003.

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Be Not Afraid Of Greatness The research is clear: we are genetically programmed to help others. Consider: “Evolution’s most remarkable aspect is its ability to generate cooperation in a competitive world. Thus we might add ‘natural cooperation’ as a third principle of evolution beside mutation and natural selection” (Martin Nowak, Program for Evolutionary Dynamics at Harvard, 2011).

William James’ 1906 essay “The Moral Equivalent of War” laid groundwork for FDR’s Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), in which three million enrollees planted over three billion trees. They also sowed seeds that yielded a potent harvest: historian Page Smith was at CCC Camp William James in Vermont. Four decades later he helped Jerry Brown establish the California Conservation Corps. This new CCC contributed significantly to the growth of National Service into the 21st century.

“Ask not what your country can do for you --- ask what you can do for your country.” John F. Kennedy Fifty-plus years ago I was a Peace Corps Volunteer (PCV) teaching English in northern Iran near the Caspian Sea. “I was in the chorus that answered him,” wrote another PCV shortly after JFK was assassinated, speaking for thousands of us, including my twin brother Ross (Tunisia). Over 220,000 volunteers have served in 139 countries; their impact as global citizens has enriched communities across America.

In November 1976 I joined the initial field staff of the California Conservation Corps. “But a beginning,” wrote Governor Brown on a framed copy of the legislation that hung for many years in the Sacramento CCC offices. The new CCC offered “hard work, low pay, miserable conditions” to tens of thousands of youth who planted trees, built backcountry trails, installed solar panels, fought fires and floods, improved wildlife habitat and provided drought relief. The Corps will celebrate its 40th anniversary next year, and has made California a better state.

When in 1983 Mayor Dianne Feinstein took the next logical step, borrowing from federal and state models to initiate the San Francisco Conservation Corps (SFCC), I left state service to work in The City. We envisaged the SFCC dually as a youth leadership development program and a public service work force. Corpsmembers restored beach dunes, built play structures for tots, painted senior centers, and played a critical role in the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake recovery. SFCC has added value to The City for more than thirty years.

We were not alone. In the 1980s states and municipalities created a national cornucopia of service and conservation corps. Imaginative service entrepreneurs enriched the field as programs like City Year, COOL, YouthBuild, Public Allies, Teach For America and Student Conser-

vation Association widened opportunities for service. The Corps Network provides leadership, working with more than one hundred organizations in all states (www.corpsnetwork.org). And National Service boasts a long tradition of bipartisan support; all presidents since Kennedy have championed service. George H. W. Bush created the Points of Light; Bill Clinton launched AmeriCorps.

Service benefits local communities. CCC women and men reclaim steelhead and salmon habitat along California’s North Coast. Adult mentors provide support for elementary students as “Lunch Buddies” in Charleston, SC. The Ancestral Lands program in New Mexico engages Native youth in conservation projects on Native Lands, incorporating traditional culture and language. Brothers on the Rise works to develop healthy interpersonal relationships and individual success as Oakland boys develop into productive young men.

Faith communities organize 1300 CROP Hunger Walks annually, one of which was recently held in Monroe, NY. Middle school students in Shoreham, NY, work with kindergarten classes, special education students and senior citizens.

Service impacts individual lives. Shoreham students remember: “I raised my four daughters to know and believe service is part of their beings. It's brought them closer to those in their own community and has shaped their own journeys.

This is absolutely based on my experiences. It shaped who I am, and consequently who they are now as young women.” (Kathie)… “Whether journeying to fill the food bank for migrant workers in Riverhead or filing out of a bus onto the steps of the Perkins Home for Adults, I clearly remember a distinct squeeze around my heart each time we reached out to others in some small way, a collective recognition of the importance of continuing to harness our privilege to combat others' hardship .” (Michelle)… “I used to go to the Head Start program. We asked the kids what they wanted. One little girl said food. Not play food but real food. It changed everything; it opened my eyes in a way few other experiences have. I became more aware of the social and educational plights of this country, and that there was more to life than my Benetton sweatshirt.” (Samantha) National service counteracts cynicism and despair even as it addresses urgent issues. We humans long to find a need, fill it, and grow our souls, especially when we can deliver mercy and advance justice simultaneously. America will be well served by expanding service opportunities so citizens of all ages can pursue their own “moral equivalent.” Perhaps Martin Luther King said it best: “Everybody can be great because anybody can serve. You don't have to have a college degree to serve.

You don't have to make your subject and verb agree to serve. You only need a heart full of grace. A soul generated by love.”

Next Column: Keep It Moving Estes Park. Nice town. Nice people.

Reader response welcome: ATL7522@gmail.com

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Estes Park Medical Center Emergency Department Receives Patient Satisfaction Award

Engagement, or Clinical Quality. Estes Park Medical Center Emergency DepartEstes Park Medical Center is proud to ment received the Guardian of Excellent announce it has been named a 2015 Award for Patient Experience and Guardian of Excellence Award winner by achieved the 95th percentile consistently Press Ganey Associates, Inc. Recognized during the course of one award year. as a leader in performance improvement “Putting patients first and providing for nearly 30 years, Press Ganey partners the highest quality of care is what our with more than 11,000 health care orstaff strive for each and every day in the ganizations worldwide to create and susEmergency Department at Estes Park tain high-performing organizations, and Medical Center,” said Leslie Roberts, Diultimately, improve the overall health rector of Trauma and Emergency Servcare experience. ices. The Press Ganey Guardian of ExThe Guardian of Excellence Award is a cellence Award for Outstanding nationally-recognized symbol of Performance in Patient Experience is achievement in healthcare. Presented an- based on feedback from our patients nually, the award honors clients who who are our most important critics. consistently sustained performance in Their praise is the result of a team comthe top 95th percentile of performance in prised of physicians, nurses, paramedics one of five areas including: Patient Expe- and staff members in all sorts of suprience, Employee Engagement, Physician porting roles that make patients their first priority.”

We are proud to partner with Estes Park Medical Center, said Patrick T. Ryan, CEO of Press Ganey. “The award is a testament to the organization’s commitment to reduce patient suffering and deliver more patient centered care. By achieving and sustaining this level of excellence, Estes Park Medical Center is benefiting patients and helping advance the quality of health care."

"This is a tremendous accomplishment, and one that every member of our hospital family and community can be very proud of," said Mark Gregson, Interim CEO of Estes Park Medical Center. "I want to extend congratulations to our outstanding Emergency Department team for shining the national light on our great hospital."

By: Kerrie Hill, EPMC

Art Upstairs At Library Features Images Of RMNP By Erik Stensland This month’s featured artist at the Estes Valley Library is Erik Stensland.

The library is displaying his vibrant nature photography focusing on our very own backyard, Rocky Mountain National Park. The display features a handful of photos from one of the most extensive collections of fine art photo-

graphs of the National Park. Come to the second floor of the library and be reminded of the glorious sunrises in the high country, the short lived beauty of the alpine wildflowers, foggy lakeside mornings, alpenglow on the high peaks and the spectacular fall colors of the aspen and underbrush. Erik is often up many hours before dawn to hike to re-

mote lakes and high peaks to capture the morning light in the park. You will not be disappointed.

For more information on the Art Upstairs or if you are interested in participating in a month long display at the Estes Valley Library please contact the library at 970-586-8116.

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The Rocky Mountain National Park Reader - Program And Book Signing

Historian Laureate James Pickering. Photo courtesy Liz Stewart

Late Western writer Wallace Stegner once wrote that "No place is a place until things that have happened in it are remembered."

The year 2015 marks the 100th birthday of Rocky Mountain National Park, one of America's most loved places. On Thursday, December 3 at 7 p.m., Dr. James Pickering will discuss his latest book “The Rocky Mountain National Park Reader,” the first volume in the University of Utah’s new series of publications about the nation’s national parks. This recent body of work looks back upon many of the important people and events of RMNP’s first century as well as ahead at several of the pressing issues with which the Park’s current and future stewards must contend. At this special program, Pickering will discuss how he organized and structured the book and will share its highlights. Books will be available for signing at the program and it is currently available for sale in the Museum Shop for $17.95.

Pickering was a professor of English at the University of Houston and is the author of numerous books on Estes Park history. He was honored as the Estes Park Historian Laureate in 2006 by the Town of Estes Park. No reservations are necessary for this free program.

The Museum is open Fridays and Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. and Sundays from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. The mission of the Estes Park Museum is to conduct activities that define, share and respect the unique history of Estes Park. For more information call the Estes Park Museum at (970) 5866256 or visit the Museum’s website at www.estes.org/museum. Admission is free.

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Drama And Dark Chocolate At The Senior Center “a village” to help us on the aging journey.

Supporting our loved ones as they navigate the challenges and losses often associated with aging can make all the difference in how families cope with the issues. In this free program, participants will learn about the resources available to create a solid support system not only for aging loved ones but for yourself as well. This interactive discussion will foster group participation in a comfortable setting.

The Town of Estes Park’s Senior ServThe program will be presented by ices Division will host a free program Linda Rumney, Program Coordinator called Drama and Dark Chocolate on for the Larimer County Office on Aging Wednesday, December 2 at 1:00 p.m. at and Joshua Dapkus from Bayada Home the Estes Park Senior Center, 220 Fourth Health Care. Program sponsors are MBK Street. Advanced sign-up is required; call Senior Living, Seven Lakes Memory or stop by the Senior Center to sign up.

Care and The Hillcrest.

Enjoy resource information and a For more information, please contact chance to win a door prize; wrapped the Estes Park Senior Center at (970) chocolates will be provided for attendees 586-2996 or visit the Center at 220 as well.

Fourth Street, Monday through Friday Betty Davis once said, “growing old is between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Please not for sissies.” That is a true statement! visit the Senior Services website at It takes the support of family and www.estes.org/seniorcenter. To receive friends, professionals in the field of agSenior Services news in your e-mail ining, medical professionals and literally, box, please e-mail lmitchell@estes.org.

Senior Center Closed For Thanksgiving Holiday The Estes Park Senior Center will be closed Thursday, November 26 and Friday, November 27, 2015 for the Thanksgiving holiday. There will be no dining room or Meals on Wheels services on those two days. For those who may wish to purchase prepared meals in advance of the long holiday weekend, takeout meals are available for the usual fee.

Meals on Wheels customers may request extra meals at the usual fee. Call the Senior Center by 4:00 p.m., Friday, November 20 to order. Pick up takeout meals

after 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 25. Meals on Wheels customers can expect delivery on Wednesday, November 25 during regular times.

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

Colorado Gives Day Is Tuesday, December 8 For the sixth year, Community First Foundation and FirstBank are partnering to present Colorado Gives Day on Tuesday, December 8, 2015. Colorado Gives Day is an annual statewide movement to celebrate and increase philanthropy in Colorado through online giving.

The best part of Colorado Gives Day is the benefit of increased contribution value made possible by the $1 Million Inventive Fund, which is one of the largest gives-day incentive funds in the country. Thanks to a partnership between the Community First Foundation and FirstBank, this fund allows your donation dollars to go farther on December 8.

Also, when you donate to your favorite charity using the Colorado Gives website, only 2% of the donation is allocated to Colorado Gives for third party processing. This amount, one of the smallest in the country, covers fees and ensures

the program’s long-term sustainability.

Since 2007, ColoradoGives.org encourages charitable giving by providing comprehensive, objective and up-to-date information about Colorado nonprofits and an easy way to support them.

Locally, the Estes Valley Library Friends & Foundation is among those listed to receive donations. Guided by a volunteer board, the Estes Valley Library Friends & Foundation raises funds for an ongoing endowment, along with such special efforts such as the annual community “One Book One Valley” reading initiative, periodic improvements to the library’s facilities, upgrades to the library’s computers and technology, as well as support for new and ongoing literacy programs.

For more information and for links the Colorado Gives Day project, visit estesvalleylibrary.org, coloradogives.org or call the library to speak with a librarian at 970-586-8116.

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ESTES PARK HAPPENINGS

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

Nov. 20 – Dec. 4, 2015 EVENTS Nov. 20, 27 & Dec. 4: Festive Fridays: Shop Local Festivities. Throughout the Village of Estes Park.

Nov. 21: Estes Park Tree Lighting Ceremony. Downtown Estes Park: Riverside Plaza on Riverside Dr. 3-6pm Nov. 21 & 22: Estes Park Holiday Market. Estes Park Conference Center at Rocky Mountain Park Inn. 9am-5pm Saturday, 10am-3pm Sunday Nov. 24 & Dec. 1: Free 5K Group Run. Starts at the Stanley Hotel. 6pm Nov. 26: 5K Turkey Trot. YMCA of the Rockies. 7am Registration, 8am Start Nov. 26: Thanksgiving Dinners in Estes Park. More information at VisitEstesPark.com/Events Nov. 27: Catch the Glow Christmas Parade & Celebration. Bond Park & on Elkhorn Avenue. 12-4pm, parade at 5:30pm Nov. 28: Holiday House Christmas Bazaar. Estes Park Conference Center at Rocky Mountain Park Inn. 9am-3pm Nov. 28: Santa's Workshop. Estes Park Events Center. 12-4pm Quota Club Parade of Trees. Stanley Hotel Lobby. Through Dec. 3

MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT Nov. 20: Will Thomas. Acoustic.

Snowy Peaks Winery. 4pm Nov. 20: Jon Picket. Acoustic. Rock Inn. 6pm Nov. 20: James Davis. Spanish & Classical Guitar. Twin Owls Steakhouse. 6pm

Monday, November 23 Chicken fried steak, Mashed potatoes, Country gravy, Corn, Cake Tuesday, November 24 Annual Thanksgiving Feast Advanced tickets required $6.50 / $8.50 EPSCC Inc. Pie and Baked Goods Silent Auction Fundraiser.

11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Wednesday, November 25 Meaty Lasagna, Garden Salad, Garlic bread, Cookie Thursday, November 26 Happy Thanksgiving Senior Center closed Friday, November 27 Senior Center is closed. Please spend this time with family and friends.

Nov. 20 & 21: Karaoke. Lonigans. 9pm Nov. 21: Mountain Town Trio. Classic Rock. Marys Lake Lodge. 6pm Nov. 21: K.C. Groves. Acoustic. Rock Inn. 6pm

Nov. 22: Nadine Fichera. Acoustic.

Rock Inn. 5pm Nov. 25: Open Mic. Lonigans. 9pm

Dec. 4: Christmas Concert by the Oratorio Society of Estes Park. Estes Park High School. 7pm

Nov. 26: Open Bluegrass Jam. Rock Inn. 6pm

Dec. 5: Mountain Town Trio. Classic Rock. Marys Lake Lodge. 6pm

Nov. 26: Mountain Town Trio.

Classic Rock. Estes Park Resort. 6pm

Dec. 5: Just Jill. Acoustic. Rock Inn. 6pm

Nov. 27: Will Thomas. Acoustic.

Snowy Peaks Winery. 4pm

SEMINARS, CLASSES & LECTURES

Nov. 27: James Davis. Spanish & Classical Guitar. Twin Owls Steakhouse. 6pm

Nov. 20, 21, 27, 28, & Dec. 4: Sip & Paint. Murphy’s Resort. 7pm

Nov. 27: Reintarnation. Bluegrass.

Rock Inn. 8:30pm

Nov. 22 & 29: Taste & Create. Snowy Peaks Winery. 4pm

Nov. 27 & 28: Karaoke. Lonigans.

9pm

Nov. 23, 25, 30, & Dec. 2: Sip & Paint.

Murphy’s Resort. 6pm

Nov. 28: Mountain Town Trio.

Classic Rock. Marys Lake Lodge. 6pm

Nov. 25 & Dec. 2: Bugs & Brews. Tie flies and drink brews. Rock Inn. 6pm

Nov. 28: Brad Fitch and Friends present Rocky Mountain Christmas.

Country and Holiday. Stanley Hotel: MacGregor Room. 7pm

Dec. 3: Book Program & Signing, The Rocky Mountain National Park Reader. Estes Park Museum. 7pm

ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK

Nov. 29: Neal Whitlock. Acoustic.

Rock Inn. 6pm Nov. 29: Estes Park Music Festival: Cobus du Toit Flute Concert.

Community Church of the Rockies.

2pm Dec. 2: Open Mic. Lonigans. 9pm Dec. 3: Open Bluegrass Jam. Rock Inn. 6pm Dec. 3: Mountain Town Trio. Classic Rock. Estes Park Resort. 6pm

Visit the RMNP Visitor Centers to learn more about wildlife, the junior ranger program, recreational activities & more!

Free RMNP & Ranger-Led Programs.

For more info, call 970-586-1206.

Rocky Mountain Conservancy Programs. Nature seminars, outings & classes for everyone in the family. Fees apply. For details, locations, and registration, call 970-586-3262.

Dec. 4: Will Thomas. Acoustic.

Snowy Peaks Winery. 4pm

EXHIBITS

Dec. 4: Karaoke. Lonigans. 9pm Dec. 4: James Davis. Spanish & Classical Guitar. Twin Owls Steakhouse. 6pm Dec. 4: Neal Whitlock. Acoustic.

Rock Inn. 6pm

Abstractivity Art Exhibit. Cultural Arts Council. Through Nov. 22.

Nov. 20: Wild Things in Wood - Artist Jim Sneary. Art Center of Estes Park.

Through Dec. 31.

Nov. 28: Celebrating the Season: 13th Annual Holiday Art Exhibition.

Cultural Arts Council. Through Jan. 3.

Submit your upcoming events for Happenings and our website at VisitEstesPark.com/Submit

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EP NOVEMBER CLIMATIC DATA

Monthly Avg.: Avg. High: Rec. Daily High: Avg. Low: Rec. Daily Low:

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Monthly Avg.: 0.81 Rec. Mthly. Total; 6.47 (1946)

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PHASES OF THE MOON

First Quarter Nov. 19th

Full Moon Nov. 25th

Last Quarter Dec. 3rd

New Moon Dec. 11th

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LIVING IN YOUR ‘SWEET SPOT’ Max Lucado, one of the most prolific authors of our time and a New York Times best selling author, in his book, Cure for the Common Life, talks about ‘Living in your sweet spot’.

Athletes know what that is all about. The golfer whose club head perfectly connects to the golf ball will talk of the ‘sweet spot’ as he watches his ball travel well down the fairway. A batter will sense the same as his bat perfectly strikes the ball and he watches it disappear into the upper deck. There is a feeling of genuine satisfaction and pleasure at that moment and as they talk later about their ‘drive’ or ‘hit’ with admirers.

However, there are many other even more meaningful ‘sweet spots’ in life as people experience genuine satisfaction and a sense of great fulfillment. After reading Max’s comments my mind recalled so many that I have almost envied because I pondered the ‘sweet spot’ they were experiencing. One of those areas, of course, would be in the marital relationships of dear friends who celebrate their 40th. or 50th. or ?? anniversary and show the same deep affection and love that they felt when they were first married. Many others, as we all know, fail to enjoy that same level of devotion and love, and, longing to find it, move in and out of different relationships, experiencing one disappointment after another in their search for ‘sweet spot’ satisfaction.

Another area that causes many to sense a lack of fulfillment is in their jobs and careers. Research shows us that nearly 70 percent of people lack enthusiasm and passion for their work. As a result they ‘go to work’, seeing it as a drudgery instead of a joy. A main cause of this is being in a career that does not reflect us: our abilities, personality and desire. As a result many make significant career changes as they reach midlife trying to find ‘who they are’ and to find the fulfillment that has eluded them for so long. The opposite of these, of course, are persons who truly love what they are doing and feel a sense of wonder that ‘they are paid to do what they love so much’. They are living life in their ‘sweet spot’.

I think that another area in which we sense a ‘sweet spot’ is in how we feel about where we are living. I often talk to people, locals and visitors alike, who seem to feel that Estes Park is their ‘sweet spot’. My wife and I tend to feel like this. As we crest the hill and begin the descent into Estes Park one of us often says, ‘There’s our town, we are home’. We recently had a visiting couple who, if we weren’t already convinced how blessed we are to live here, had a wonderful way of letting us know how great it is here...as they searched for and finally bought a house to eventually make their home here. I hope you and I can share and show that same joy at being in this special place.

One other area in which we need to find our ‘sweet spot’ is in our spiritual ‘walk’. Lucado points our that when ‘our strengths’ and ‘our lives’ are intersecting with ‘the will of God’ that we will sense that ‘sweet spot’ feeling and feel so much more joy in our lives. I hope we sense this as we ponder this article.

If you are lacking that ‘sweet spot’ in any aspect of your life let me urge you to keep seeking it. That doesn’t mean to change spouses, or jobs, or locations, as much as it means to seek to discover how that ‘sweet spot’ can be yours right where you are, and enjoy it for all it’s worth. God will help us as we seek that.

(Bob)

Get Your Tickets For Quota Club’s Holiday Home Tour December 5 Members of the Quota Club of Estes Park are excited that it’s almost time once again for their annual Holiday Home Tour. The tour this year will be held on Saturday, December 5, from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

The beautiful homes on the tour are: • Brad & Kelley Anderson 2950 Lakota Court • Brad & Shelley Doggett 2326 Arapaho Drive • Jeff & Bridget Moreau 211 4th Street • Rod & Sherry Unruh 1070 Elk Trail Court • Joy Gimar 1811 Ptarmigan Trail • Good Samaritan Village 1901 Ptarmigan Trail (Parade Of Trees) In addition to the tour, many local businesses, non-profit organizations and individuals decorated some beautiful, lighted trees which are now on display in the lobby of The Stanley Hotel. Stop by and see these beautifully decorated themed trees, many with gift certificates and goodies attached, and enter the drawing to win one of these lovely trees.

Chances for winning these trees are be-

ing sold for: 1 ticket for $1.00, 6 tickets for $5.00 or 13 tickets for $10.00. The trees are part of the Holiday Home Tour and will be moved to Good Samaritan Village for the tour where you can continue to enter to win.

The drawing for the trees will be held on the day of the Home Tour at Good Sams at 4:00 p.m. and if you can’t be at the drawing, you need not be present to win, winners will be notified by phone.

Thank you to this year’s sponsors for the event: Bear Necessities and Cubs, Big Horn Restaurant, Michael and Daniela Kingston, RE/MAX Mountain Brokers, Peggy Lynch Team, Coldwell Banker Estes Village Properties,Vicky Holler, Mary Murphy and Wayne Newsom, Envoy Mortgage Rich Flanery Team, Trendz at the Park, First Colorado Realty, Estes Park News, Kris & Gary Hazelton, The Stanley Hotel, Good Samaritan Village and Town of Estes Park Events Dept.

Tickets for the Home Tour are now available at the Estes Park Visitors Center, Macdonald Book Shop, Estes Park News, MedX of Estes or from any Quota member. Cost for tickets are $15 each.

Don’t miss this fun fundraiser guaranteed to get you into the holiday spirit.

Proceeds from the Home Tour go to the many community projects of Quota.

Safety And Security On The Internet

During the holiday season, online shopping becomes a viable option for everyone. With that comes the question of safety and security while on the Internet. Join Tech Guide Diana Laughlin on Monday, December 7 from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. for Safety & Security on the Internet.

Learn how to protect your identity and recognize scams while banking,

shopping, and keeping in touch with family and friends online. Learn common types of scams and how to recognize suspicious websites and emails.

You’ll also learn how to identify secure websites and when it’s okay to enter personal information or a credit card, and measure the strength of your passwords.

This is a basic class for people getting familiar with how to stay safe online.

This class is taught on the Mac Computers in the library’s computer lab. Registration is required.

For more information or, to register for Safety & Security on the Internet, visit estesvalleylibrary.org or call the library to speak with a librarian at 970-5868116.

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3rd Annual Holiday Market This Weekend At The Conference Center

Gifts galore at the Holiday Market.

Photos by Marsha Hobert

Don’t miss the 3rd Annual Estes Park Holiday Market this Saturday, November 21st from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday, November 22nd from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This event will be held at the Estes Park Conference Center adjacent to the Rocky Mountain Park Inn off Highway 7. This event is free to the public. Drawings will be held every hour for a $10 certificate that the winner can spend with any of the vendors this weekend only.

The Holiday Market will feature many hand-crafted and collectible items including handmade quilted items, knitted hats and scarves, custom handmade jewelry, hand thrown stoneware, pottery and ceramics, stained glass, orna-

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ments, Christmas wreaths and decorations, photographs, coasters, alpaca items, hand knitted and needle felted nature characters, kid’s books, handcrafted dolls, wood ornaments, handbags, jelly, holiday plants, wood carvings, 3D gift boxes, hand-milled castile soap, specialty teas, along with many other one of a kind unique items for your holiday shopping. Most of the vendors only accept cash or check.

To see the list of vendors that will be attending this year, visit www.estesparkholidaymarket.com and don’t miss this great market. You’re sure to find something for everyone on your gift list.

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EVICS Strives To Spark Curiosity In Children!

This month, young children in our community are busy practicing skills to grow their curiosity! Throughout the school year, local preschools, childcare programs, early elementary grades, and parents are working together with Estes Valley Investment in Childhood Success (EVICS) to promote and support positive social/emotional development in young children.

All children need social and emotional skills so they can learn and be successful in school and in life. Findings from neurological science support the crucial role social and emotional development play in a child’s ability to learn. An individual’s cognitive and physical potential is optimized only when the brain is adequately wired in the areas of social and emotional intelligence, such as learning to pay attention, take turns, listen, control impulses and delay gratification.

Teachers and staff who work with young children across our community are participating in a monthly book study focusing on a different skill area each month, and learning how they can support that particular skill development in the young children they work with. Each month, tips for developing this skill are also shared with parents through early childhood classrooms and programs, and through the EVICS Parents as Teachers program. Watch for an article each month highlighting the skill our young children are working on. Community members and extended family can also help to support children, parents, and teachers in this

exciting effort!

So …back to curiosity! “Curious children are alert to their senses and keenly aware of their environment… Curious children ask ‘why’ often and when they get the answer they will often have another question. They are able to sustain interest with or without an adult close by.” (Seven Skills for School Success, 2009) Here are things you can do to help your child develop curiosity: • Model Curiosity- Use “I wonder” statements and ask “what if ” questions about things and events in your child’s life.

• Read Books- The Estes Public Library has books set aside that model curiosity. Curious George books are a great place to start! Read your child chapter books and talk about what they think will happen next between chapters.

• Practice Curiosity- Give your child ample opportunities to be curious and explore their environment. Give them many different materials to explore using all of their fivesenses. Allow them to use the materials in any way that is safe.

• Explore Failure- Allow your child to fail and feel frustrated when they are learning something new. Help them realize that hard work and practice will allow them to succeed. Encourage them to keep trying new things.

• Talk about Cause and Effect- Use words such as “because,” “if___, then____,” “nevertheless,” “thus,” and “___ so____.”

EVICS offers training and support to early childhood programs, childcare scholarships to families, and parent education. For more information, contact EVICS: 970-586-3055 or office@evics.org. Also visit the website: www.evics.org and the EVICS Facebook page.

December Child Developmental Screening ¿Sabe usted si el crecimiento y desarrollo de su hijo es el normal? El Distrito Escolar de Estes Park tendrá el martes, 1 de diciembre 9 a.m.-12:00 p.m. su próximo evento “Child Find” para evaluar el desarrollo de los niños de 0 a 5 años.

Este evento se llevará a cabo en la Escuela Primaria de Estes Park, 1505 Avenida Brodie. Por favor llame a 970-586-7406, ext. 3608 para programar su cita.

Do you know if your child's growth and development are on target? The Estes Park School District is holding their next Child Find Developmental Screening for children ages 0-5 on Tuesday, December 1st from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. This event will be held at Estes Park Elementary School, 1505 Brodie Ave. Please call 970-586-7406, ext. 3608 to schedule your appointment.

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MedX members and staff celebrate the completion of the 100-mile RMNP hiking summer challenge. Over 70 members and friends participated in the summer challenge!

Below, logo design by Robert Pearson.

Over seventy members and friends of MedX of Estes Park participated in their 100-mile hiking challenge this summer.

MedX joined in with the celebration of the Rocky Mountain National Park’s 100th Anniversary celebrations and challenged their members to hike 100 miles in the park this summer as part of their regular exercise routine.

At the end of the September over 70 of the 90 plus members who signed up for the challenge had turned in their hiking logs. For many members trekking 100 miles was simply part of their already established exercise routine but for others it encouraged and reminded them how wonderful it is to live next to Rocky Mountain National Park.

“MedX is committed to keeping its members healthy and strong enough to

enjoy every aspect of their lives, including being able to hike as many miles as they choose,” said owner Debbie Holmes. “We wanted to celebrate RMNP’s 100th along with so many other businesses in our community and this 100-mile challenge was perfect. We are very proud of our members and those who hiked along side of them.”

Estes Park is an extremely fortunate community to have one of the world’s best outdoor exercise locations and playgrounds right out its back door.

“Helping keep our members strong in the gym will keep them hiking for the next thousand miles. That’s MedX’s commitment.”

Congratulations to all who participated in the 100-mile challenge this summer.

Team Indios Wins EVRPD Adult CoRec Soccer Tournament

For the first time ever, the Estes Valley Recreation & Park District hosted an end of season tournament for the adult co-rec soccer league. This season, the league was comprised of six teams. In order of regular season standings, the teams were: Indios (5-0-1), Big Horn Restaurant (4-1-1), Eagle Rock School (3-2-1), Elkaholics (2-3-1), Steamrollin’ Stanleys! (2-4), and Game of Throw-In’s (0-6). The games were played on Wednesday nights at Stanley Park from September 16-October 21. The top four teams advanced to the end of season, single-elimination tournament to deter-

mine the league champion, which was held on Wednesday, October 28, 2015.

In game one of the semi-finals, although battling hard, the Elkaholics dropped to Indios, 3-1. In another hard fought battle, Eagle Rock School lost 3-1 against Big Horn Restaurant in the second game of the semi-finals, thus leaving Big Horn to advance to the championship against Indios. In a physical match with two determined teams, Indios pulled off the win with a 3-2 score.

Congratulations to team Indios for winning the 2015 EVRPD Adult Co-rec Soccer Tournament!

Sunday Morning Schedule 9:45 am Worship 10:45 am Fellowship time in Anderson Hall 11 am Adult Sunday School

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Event Celebrates Enriching Estes With

Bionic Team – Estes Park Middle School

MaryAnn Martin

Virgil Good

Judy Fontius

Eddie Martinez – Safeway

Philanthropist of the Year Awards Announced More than 300 people gathered Thursday, Nov. 12, to recognize individuals and organizations that enhance the quality of life in the Estes Valley. After visiting nearly 50 different nonprofit/business displays and enjoying great food and drink, attendees were treated to a special presentation by local speaker, Jim McCormick on Embracing Risk.

The success of the evening was due in large part to sponsors who contributed to the event in many ways. A huge thank you goes to the YMCA of the Rockies, Community Foundation of Northern Colorado, Estes Park News, United Way of Larimer County, the Town of Estes Park, The Rocky Card, Rocky Mountain Conservancy, Mountain Home Café, Kind Coffee, Harmony Foundation, Snowy Peaks Winery, Hobert Office Services, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, P&L Business Consulting, Mueller & Associates, CPA, The Estes Park Learning Place, and the Christmas Shoppe/Spruce House.

The culmination of the evening was the presentation of four Philanthropist of the Year Awards: Youth Philanthropist of the Year Award - Will Thomas We are so very lucky to be in a community where there is such amazing engagement, at all levels. This year we received several nominations for young people in our community that give back in extraordinary ways. Will Thomas was awarded the Youth Philanthropist of the Year Award. Will serves on the steering committee for the Estes Arts District and gives voice to young musicians in Estes Park. He lends great energy to the arts movement.

Will gives a voice to the needs and desires of young artists. He is an inclusive leader, bringing other young musicians into his performances, to give them exposure and experience. He sets an example for his peers by interacting with the adult community, by including others, and usually by being the youngest person in the room.

Charles Money-Rocky Mountain Conservancy

Ken & Marsha Hobert – Hobert Office Services

Sue Pinkham

Barbara Marshall

Business Philanthropist of the Year Award – Kris and Gary Hazelton – Estes Park News Awarded to a business owner who has significantly affected our

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h A Giving Heart Enduring Service Award – Bob and Ludie Dickeson

James Carnell

community this year through their business, Kris and Gary Hazelton were the recipients of the Business Philanthropist of the Year award. Need free ad space? Trying to get the word out about your new event? Need a duck wrangler, parade emcee, artwork, some posters, Bigfoot? Find a Hazelton. If there’s an event that needs a volunteer, you see a Hazelton. If there is an organization that needs support, an event needing publicity, it’s in the Estes Park News. Kris and Gary lead by example. They show us how to make time to participate, and they make everything fun. They inspire us to get out and get involved.

Katie Speer Individual Philanthropist of the Year award – Judi Cunningham This award is presented to a person who has dramatically affected our entire community in the past year. Judi Cunningham was presented with the Katie Speer Individual Philanthropist award. The impact of Judi’s service is deep, and it’s also quite broad. She has been involved with Newcomer’s, the Women’s Club, The Estes Valley Library Friends and Foundation, PEO, is an Ambassador at the Visitor Center, is deeply committed to her church, and finds time to work with the schools to make sure the kids have what they need. Name a board, and she is a Vice President, a secretary, a Treasurer, a Liason, a past president, or a director.

Enduring Service Award – Bob and Ludie Dickeson This award is for a person, people, group, or business that has lived philanthropy for Estes Park over a broad span of years. Bob and Ludie Dickeson were presented the Enduring Service award. This is the Estes definition of a Power

Anne & Gordon Slack

Lonnie Erskine

Couple. As a founding member of the EPNRC Board, Ludie worked hard to understand how we could best serve our nonprofits, and helped set board policy and direction. She has chaired the Library Foundation Board, has been an important member of the Women’s Club, and is chairing the Library’s centennial celebration. And now, Bob. A consultant for universities and organizations across the country, Bob exhibits a truly overwhelming commitment to Estes Park.

He has created outstanding resources that he allows all of our nonprofits free access to, and makes special trips to present workshops.

In total, 25 groups or individuals were nominated for their giving spirit. The following nominees were also honored at the event: Mary Banken; David Batey; BIONIC Team, Estes Park Middle School; James Carnell; Eagle Rock Students; Lonnie Erskine; Judy Fontius; Brianna Furnish; Virgil Good; The Grant Family (William, Rhondda, Liza); Courtney Hill; Marsha and Ken Hobert, Hobert Office Services; Paul Jarvis; Radek Kokoszka; Barbara Marshall; MaryAnn Martin; Eddie Martinez, Safeway; Sue Pinkham; Marlys Polson; Anne and Gordon Slack; Paula Steige, Macdonald Book Shop.

Jill Lancaster summed up the tone of the evening with “We are here to recognize and thank you – all of you (the volunteers, the nonprofit staff, the donors, business owners, the supporters of our work) – for making our valley, our community such a great place to live, work and play. Everyone here is a philanthropist.”

For additional information or questions, please contact Jill Lancaster, Executive Director, Estes Park Nonprofit Resource Center 970-480-7805; director@epnonprofit.org or visit our website www.epnonprofit.org.

Radek Kokoszka – Brianna Furnish

Katie Speer Individual Philanthropist of the Year award – Judi Cunningham

Youth Philanthropist of the Year Award Will Thomas

Business Philanthropist of the Year Award Kris and Gary Hazelton – Estes Park News Photos by Marsha Hobert PhotosbyMarsha.com

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Rotary Recruiting Chili Chefs For Winterfest 2016

It’s time to dig through your collection and round up your best chili recipe for some serious competition. Winterfest 2016 needs competitors for the Saturday, Jan. 16 and Sunday, Jan. 17 event.

In conjunction with The Town of Estes Park, the Rotary Club of Estes Park is coordinating the Chili Competition and seeking entrants for this event.

“Is Your Chili the Best?”competition will divided into three categories: Restaurants, Nonprofit Organizations and Individuals. Saturday is Red Chili competition day and Sunday will feature Green or White Chili chefs. Prizes will be awarded for each category on both

days.

“You are welcome to enter on either day or both. Come and be a part of the fun and share your favorite chili with the world!” said Rotarian Peter Sinnott, who is coordinating the competition.

For additional information and an entry form please contact: Restaurants: Deborah Delaney, ddelaney@bvcu.org Nonprofits: Scott Thompson, Scott@EstesParkRealEstate.com Individuals: Larry Williams, lwilli5442@yahoo.com or Peter Sinnott, psinnott22@gmail.com

Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church Annual Advent Tea, Bazaar And Lunch December 5 Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church will hold their annual Advent Tea, Bazaar and Lunch on Saturday, December 5 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in their Christian Family Center on Highway 36 and 2nd Street.

A tea table with Christmas cookies, coffee and tea will be available for all to enjoy while shopping for baked goods, holiday decorations and their famous kraut burgers.

The ladies have made plenty for sale. You can call Cheryl Schutz at 586-4714 or Jolene Svancara at 586-3287 to place advance orders for kraut burgers.

Lunch will be served from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and includes your choice of a bar-b-que chicken sandwich or a kraut burger along with a salad, relishes, a dessert and a beverage.

The Lutheran Women’s Missionary League (LWML) wishes to extend an invitation to everyone in the Estes Valley to join in the festivities.

All proceeds benefit local, regional, and worldwide mission projects.

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Kick Off The Holiday Season With The Estes Valley Library Wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t summer just yesterday? Fall was beautiful and full of enchanting sunny days and impressive, handsome elk. And now, we have snow! The holiday season is just around the corner. As our focus shifts to this festive and charming time of year, we find that many of our activities and events at the Estes Valley Library reflect the holiday season.

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, we invite donations of canned goods and nonperishable items for the 2015 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Can Your Finesâ&#x20AC;? food drive as we help Crossroads gather much-needed goods for local needs.

With Thanksgiving fast approaching, we would like to remind everyone that the Library will be closed on both Thanksgiving Day as well as the Friday after. This has been the custom for many years, as we all prepare to welcome the season and participate in the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Catch the Glowâ&#x20AC;? Parade. Please join us on Friday, November 27 at 5:30 p.m. as we enjoy this delightful Estes Park tradition. Regular library hours will resume on Saturday, November 28.

When December arrives, so does the

Annual Holiday Used Book Sale, hosted by the Estes Valley Library Friends & Foundation. The book sale will be held on December 4 and 5 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. each day. This book sale will feature a wonderful assortment of hardback books, coffee table books, cookbooks and childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s books; all suitable for holiday giftgiving. Admission is free to this book sale and it takes place right inside the library.

December wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be December without a feature childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event at the library. This year is no exception. We invite you to join us as for a Polar Express experience as we recapture the Caldecott Award-winning bookâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s magic through a Polar Express Trolley Ride. This special event will take place on Friday, December 11 and Saturday, December 12 with departure times at 6:30 and 7:15 p.m. Be sure to make your reservation early, space is limited.

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All Of These Great Pets Need New Forever Homes

Estes Park Special Olympics Offers Bowling Fun Estes Park Special Olympics Bowling takes place on Saturday from 2-4 p.m.

We are looking to expand the program here with more athletes. Sports that we offer throughout the year are bowling, snowshoeing, bocce ball, golf, gymnastics. Once we get enough athletes, we will expand to offer team sports. See our Facebook page at Estes Park Special Olympics or call Audri Smith at 970405-1397 or email epspecialolympics@yahoo.com

Do you have room in your home and your heart for a new, loving pet?

There are some adorable playful kittens in need of new homes this week: Harley is a somewhat shy, but handsome grey and white, four month old male long haired kitty.

Pumpkin is a playful six month old orange and white short haired kitty.

Houdini is a six month old male Siamese with beautiful blue eyes.

Mia and Molly are both adorable six month old black female long haired kittens.

All of these pets can be found at the Estes Park Pet Lodge at the Animal Medical Center on Manford Avenue or call 586-9282 for more information.

All pets are offered through the Pet Association of Estes Park, a non-profit organization that works to find homes for stray and abandoned pets, control dog and cat populations by funding sterilization programs, educate members of the community, especially young people, about the humane treatment of animals and the responsibilities of pet ownership; and promote community involvement in the use of pets as therapeutic agents (e.g., in nursing homes). The Estes Park Pet Association is your local humane society. You can make a tax-deductible donation to the Pet Association by sending your check to P.O. Box 4342, Estes Park, CO 80517. For more information, contact Carolyn Fairbanks, President of the Pet Association at (970) 586-5121.

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Kids Saturday Book Club At The Estes Valley Library On Saturday, December 12 at 2:00 p.m. at the Estes Valley Library, early elementary-aged children are invited to come to the Kids Saturday Book Club featuring the book Magic Tree House: Christmas in Camelot.

Travel to the magical land of Camelot with Jack and Annie through reading Magic Tree House: Christmas in Camelot. Join in on the discussion and decorate a gingerbread graham cracker house with candy and royal icing at the Book Club meeting. Help your child grow a life-long joy of books and reading by joining in on the libraryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Satur-

day Book Clubs. Book Clubs are for beginning and emerging readers ages 5-9 and currently in Kindergarten through third grade.

Paperback copies of the book are available at the service desk at the library to pick up prior to the program. Space is limited and registration is requested for the Kids Saturday Book Club.

To register for the book club or for more information, please visit estesvalleylibrary.org or call the library to speak with a librarian at 970-5868116.

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PRIVATELY LOCATED OFF FALL RIVER ROAD Lot 1 of Deer Ridge Subdivision is a great place to build your mountain home. Plentiful wildlife. Level building envelope & utilities close by.

3 BR, 3 BATH secluded custom home in Arapaho Meadows. Lovely, treed lot w/majestic rock formations & excellent views. Hardwood floors, open living/dining, huge kitchen. Must see!

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DREAMS CAN COME TRUE. In town lot is priced for your entry level home or an investment that will pay dividends in the future. Close to downtown & the hospital. City utilities available.

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BLACK CANYON furnished condo. Superb mountain location. Overlooking Macgregor ranch, mountain views are some of the best in Estes Valley. Inground pool, fabulous restaurant on site. $248,000 800 MacGregor Ave C1

CUSTOM DESIGNED, 4 BR-6 bath home on 1.38 ac. Over 4300 finished light & bright SF with multiple view windows, gourmet kitchen, 3 gas FP's, spacious master suite. A great opportunity.

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GORGEOUS BUILDING LOT in The Reserve, Estes Park's premier custom home development. Big views of the Rocky Mountain Front Range, easy to build home site backs to private open space. Will consider a trade for a condo $249,000 TBD Deer Path Ct

CONDO at Fawn Valley. 1 bed, 2 full bath, sleeps 4, most all furnishings, 2nd floor in 4 plex, overlooking beautiful Fall River

5 ACRES BACKING to National Forest land. Treed with seasonal stream, rock formations and mountain views. Private, end of road location.

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CAPTIVATING mountain condo with a cabin feel! Rustic interior, with wall of windows to enjoy mountain and lake views, 2 fireplaces, master suite with luxurious bath, plus hot tub.

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A Holiday Tradition Continues 44th Annual Holiday House To Be Held On November 28 By: Kerrie Hill, EPMC

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It’s time to mark your calendars for one of the most popular and traditional holiday events in Estes Park – the 44th Annual Holiday House. This traditional favorite of both locals and visitors will be held on November 28, 2015 at the Rocky Mountain Park Inn. The doors will open at 9 a.m. with a wide assortment of gifts, holiday goodies, collectibles, toys, linens, jewelry, and crafts which will be available for purchase until 3 p.m. Entrance tickets are $1 per person and are available at the Elizabeth Guild Thrift Shop or the day of the event at the doors. Cash and credit cards are accepted, but no checks. Children under 12 are free For those new to Estes Park, or who are visiting, the Holiday House is the major fund raiser for the year sponsored by the Elizabeth Guild Thrift Shop. This is a wonderful event to purchase one-of-a kind gift and is a time honored tradition in Estes Park to kicking off the holiday season. All proceeds raised by the Holiday House are combined with the monies raised throughout the year by the thrift shop. A check is then presented to Estes Park Medical Center to purchase capital equipment on its “wish list” which includes items that will enhance patient care. The Elizabeth Guild Thrift Shop raises money through the sale of donated items in order to benefit the Estes Park Medical Center, as well as providing scholarships to encourage medically related schooling. Since its inception in 1973, the Elizabeth Guild has raised in excess of $3 million dollars for

the Medical Center.

Local merchants, restaurants, hotels and banks have donated items for the popular raffle as well as Estes Park Medical Center employees with a wide variety of gift items and baskets. Tickets for the raffle are $1 each. Volunteers will be on hand to sell raffle tickets from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Must be present to win.

Many of the service clubs in the Estes Valley assist the Elizabeth Guild in fund raising for the Holiday House. The Women’s Club will have their tasty homemade baked goods and the Trail Ridge Quilters will display and sell quilted items, designed and sewn by this talented group of quilters. The popular game table run by the Lions Club will also be part of the festivities. They too will have a raffle for $100. Tickets are available for $1 each.

The Elizabeth Guild Thrift Shop will have its usual fine selection of one-of-a kind glassware, linens, collectibles, jewelry, and toys, along with special items from Lizzie’s Boutique. There is something for everyone on your Christmas list!

The Elizabeth Guild Board of Directors send a heartfelt thank you to all the local businesses, clubs and volunteers for their generous donations of items and time.

Without them, this event would not be possible. In addition a great big thank you to all the volunteers of the Elizabeth Guild Thrift Shop who donate their time to make this event an annual holiday tradition for all of the community to attend.

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ment. The light, bright, and open $6.75 Veteran Bill Howell knows about post- million facility will have a homelike environment with private rooms and comtraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) first munal living areas. It will serve local vethand. His sister and brother-in-law are erans, including those from Northern Iraq and Afghanistan veterans with seColorado. vere cases of PTSD. Many veterans in Northern Colorado “You never know the helplessness you are in serious trouble. Bill Howell said feel until your sister calls from 2,000 that there are more than 300 homeless miles away needing help,” Howell said. veterans between Estes Park and “My brother-in-law chased his demons Cheyenne.

Many gather every day outwith Captain Morgan.” side the homeless shelter in Fort Collins.

With these personal experiences, Bill In an effort to help, Bill and his wife Judy recognized that mental health is a huge asked Sunrise Rotarians for donations of issue with returning veterans. Those toiletries to fill more than 150 hygiene who suffer from PTSD often experience kits that will go to homeless veterans. In nightmares and flashbacks and may have December they will help host a hometrouble concentrating. Afraid that seecoming Christmas/Holiday event weling, hearing or smelling something coming active military and their families might “trigger” a flashback, many veterreturning from overseas and the war ans avoid crowds, quit driving a car (a zones. Bill and Judy also volunteer at the car backfire is a common trigger) and VA Medical Center in Cheyenne as hosmay feel that the world is a dangerous pice workers. place.

As a member of Estes Valley Sunrise Rotary, Bill urged the club to give $2,000 to help support the new 10-bed extendedstay mental health facility at the Cheyenne Veterans Affairs Medical Center that is scheduled to open January 2016.

“PTSD is treatable,” said Dr. Brian Daskivich, supervisory psychologist at the VA Medical Center (VAMC). He addressed Sunrise Rotary on Tuesday, November 10, 2015.

“We’re committed to serving.”

Daskovich said treatment of PTSD involves “rewiring the brain to things that flip your switch.”

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Bell-Ringers And Direct Donations Needed For Estes Park Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign Some people dance and sing, some simply greet with warm smiles and wave, some bundle up in holiday costumes.

There are families, teens, adults and civic and social groups. People of all ages are signing up to ring the bell for the 2015 Estes Park Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign. If you would like to use up some of that pre-holiday excitement and support a great cause at the same time, ringing the bell or making a donation could be the answer.

Please call (970) 646-5335 or send an email estesparkbellringers@gmail.com to volunteer. Volunteers are needed from November 27 through December 24.

Two-hour bell ringing shifts run seven days a week from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the east and west doors of Safeway.

Also, two-hour shifts at the Post Office

location run from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday and from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturdays. (Of note, shifts for Friday, November 27 and Saturday, November 28 at the Barlow Plaza and Park Place Mall Red Kettle locations are already full; those are the only two days for those two locations.)

Beyond the fundraising efforts of the Red Kettle Campaign, the Estes Park Salvation Army Service Extension Unit welcomes and relies on direct donations.

You may designate Estes Park Service Extension Unit in the memo line of your check to keep all funds local. Please mail donations to Salvation Army, P.O. Box 172, Estes Park, CO 80517.

The Estes Park Salvation Army Service Extension Unit fundraising goal is set at

$43,000 this year in order to fund much-needed services for Estes Park residents through its Community Partners, Crossroads Ministry and the Salud Clinic and others.

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It’s that very special time of the year again for the St. Bartholomew’s Church Bazaar. It’s always a memorable time of fellowship, fine dining, and good oldfashioned fun! The ladies of the parish welcome everyone to their annual Bazaar on Saturday, November 21, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Their famous annual “English Pasty Luncheon” will be served from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

“Pasties” are flaky tasty pie dough enfolding a steamy and fragrant mixture of beef, potatoes, and vegetables --- with a dash of secret seasonings. Pasties date back centuries to Cornwall and Wales in the British Isles where wives and mothers baked pasties for their coal-miner husbands and sons to carry deep underground with them as their primary sustenance. On Saturday, November 21, the wives and mothers of St. Bart’s invite you to “mine” once again for this tempting

In service to local charities, the ladies of St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church prepare their famous “English Pasties” for their Bazaar luncheon on November 21.

and delicious fare! Your pasty luncheon plate will also feature chutney and assorted aspics. And, you will top it all off with a towering ice cream sundae for dessert. It’s a feast for body and for soul.

Take-home packages of six pasties will be available for $18.00 (Gluten-free $20.00). The Bazaar also features a Bake Sale, a Silent Auction, and a Christmas Décor and Crafts “store” that invites your anticipation of the Holiday Season at hand. The proceeds from the St. Bartholomew’s Bazaar will benefit many Estes Park charities. St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church is located at 850 MacGregor Avenue on the way out to MacGregor Ranch. The ladies of St. Bart’s bid you “welcome!”

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Final Weekend To See Abstractivity At The Cultural Arts Council Fine Art Gallery

ative talents for the first time in our fine art gallery. Open to any resident of the greater Estes Valley (including Estes Park, Allenspark, Drake, Pinewood Springs and Glen Haven).

Artists may enter any fine arts and fine crafts including wearable items and 3-D media. Entry fee is $25 for up to three pieces per artist. An entry form is available online:www.estesarts.com or at the CAC Gallery. For further information call 970-586-9203 or email: info@estesarts.com.

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The Abstractivity exhibit will close on November 22, 2015. This will be the last opportunity to view this exciting and colorful exhibit by 46 artists and their creative expressions. The gallery is open daily from 12-5.

The 13th Annual Holiday Show and Art Sale. With the holiday season fast upon us, the Cultural Arts Council will be opening this annual event to exhibit works by 50+ of our member artists.

This show will begin with an Open House on November 28 & 29 from 12-5.

The public is invited to attend and enjoy the exhibit as we served hot chocolate and cookies for refreshments. The

Opening Reception will be held December 5 from 6-8 p.m. Great Blue, featuring new members from New York, Shirl Lawrence and Steve Kaplan will provide a special evening of music. Let’s get into the holiday spirit, come view the exhibit and shop for gifts for the holidays.

Crossroads Christmas VII. The Cultural Arts Council invites the public to mark their calendars for the annual fundraising event for the Crossroads Ministry on December 8 from 5-8 p.m.

A variety of entertainment and refreshments will be provided.

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Estes Valley Restorative Justice To Host Better Together Dinner Estes Valley Restorative Justice (EVRJP) hosting its Annual Better Together Dinner at Mama Rose’s, this Sunday November 22, 2015 beginning at 5:00 p.m. The community is invited to celebrate the success Restorative Justice has had in our community. The dinner will also give the community the opportunity to receive an update as to what has been happening and what is to come in offering restorative options to the Estes Valley. There will be no charge for the dinner, however donations will be accepted to benefit EVRJP. To RSVP call 970-577-3829 or email restorativejustice@estes.org.

EVRJP is a partnership between the Estes Park Police Department and a nonprofit 501c3. This event is sponsored by the nonprofit 501c3 to offer support services such as mental health assistance, volunteer training and appreciation, new program development and staff training.

The 501c3 allows the program to serve any citizen residing in the Estes Valley.

EVRJP was founded in 2002 to address juvenile crime by holding offenders responsible for their actions and offering them the opportunity to repair the harm

they have caused. Victim, community and law enforcement are invited into this process to offer collaborative solutions to repair the wrong doing. Since 2002, EVRJP has accepted nearly 500 cases that not only include juvenile but also adult offenders. 80% of juveniles who complete their restorative justice contract do not re-offend within the next two years. Adult offenders who complete their contracts do not reoffend 99% of the time.

Since its inception, EVRJP has added four additional programs. Community Circles for parolees reentering our community, Restorative Community Mediation to assist citizens in solving disputes and two programs in partnership with the Park R-3 School District. Those programs are: Girls Circle and Student Support and Accountability Circles. Both school programs are aimed at increasing student’s connection with peers, school and community.

All EVRJP programming is designed to promote the principles of restorative justice including: Respect, Reconciliation, Restitution, Repair, Reintegration, Responsibility and Relationship.

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Brad Fitch And Friends Present “Rocky Mountain Christmas” At Stanley Hotel

The public is welcome as Brad Fitch hosts a special Christmas concert in the MacGregor Room at the Stanley Hotel on Saturday, Nov. 28 at 7 p.m. Fitch will be joined by Johnny Neill (violin), Eamonn Morris (cello and bass) and Melinda Morris (voice) for a performance of Christmas classics, John Denver favorites and songs from his new Christmas album.

“Everyone is invited to join us to hear the unique instrumental and vocal arrangements we have put together for this concert,” Fitch said. “It will be a great way to begin the holiday season and is truly a special event.”

Advance tickets ($15) are available on line at www.cowboybrad.com or by calling (480) 277-5985. Tickets will also be sold at the door ($20). The program will begin at 7 p.m.

Johnny Neill, of Denver, is one of the most in-demand fiddle players in Col-

and cellist, he is a founding member of the Boulder-based jazz-fusion groups Third Circle and The Mosaic.

As a bassist, he is equally skilled at the standard fingerstyle approach and the more idiosyncratic pick style technique derived from jazz greats.

While Melinda Morris’s current favorite instruorado. He is well-versed in various musi- ment is voice, she has studied and percal styles including western swing, coun- formed on piano, flue, piccolo, alto saxotry, cowboy, bluegrass, classical and jazz. phone, electric bass, mandolin and mountain dulcimer. Her musical influHe has played in influential bands all ences range from bluegrass to classical over the western United States ranging from country groups to classical orches- and religious music. A graduate of Estes Park High School and Colorado State tras. Johnny was named the Western Music Association’s Instrumentalist of the Year for 2013.

Eamonn Morris, has played professionally with numerous bands and honors ensembles, all while being a full-time student. An accomplished bass player In May of 1949, 1st Lt. James Harvey III took off from Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada in an obsolete P-

University, she has been performing since childhood with her brothers, Brad and Doug.

Estes Park’s own “Cowboy” Brad Fitch has been playing professionally since age 15. Though he still makes his home in Estes Park, he performs nationally and has recorded 20 albums featuring his original songs. Having been a member of several other popular performing and recording acts including the Arizona and Rocky Mountain Oprys, the Elktones and his own TropiCowboy Band, Fitch has amassed an impressive repertoire spanning several genres of popular music.

During the past dozen years, Fitch has also performed John Denver tribute concerts to benefit non-profit and service organizations throughout the western United States. He performed traditional cowboy music for the President of the United States during his 2001 visit to Colorado. Fitch received an outstanding community service award from the Estes Park Sunrise Rotary Club in 2006. He performed during the 2008 Democratic National Convention and was presented the Hawaii Music Award in 2009. Fitch was commissioned to write the official theme song of Rocky Mountain National Park’s 2015 centennial.

Tuskegee “Top Gun” Pilot To Speak In Estes Park

Billy McWhorter 11th Grade Congratulations to Billy McWhorter, Student of the Week for November 20, 2015.

Outside of the classroom, Billy loves football, baseball, wrestling and he’s a member of the FFA. An extra curricular activity he enjoys is fishing.

Billy’s favorite quote is, “You don’t have to be here, you get to be here” by Dave Hanes. This quote gives Billy hope that every problem will always be fixed, just by working through it.

After high school, Billy plans to go back to Utah to work with his Dad doing carpentry work.

Reel Mountain Theater has also graciously donated two movie passes to our Student of the Week!

know about the Tuskegee airmen and how good we were," Harvey told the Las Vegas Review-Journal during an interview.

You see, that winning team was composed of all African Americans – graduates of flight training at Tuskegee Army Air Field in Alabama during World War Two. The Tuskegee airmen were the first African-American military aviators in the United States armed forces.

Harvey became the first black jet fighter pilot to fly missions over 47N ThunderKorean airspace. bolt propellerRetired Lt. Col. James Harvey will driven fighter share his experiences as an Air and flew into Force pilot when he speaks at the history. He and Stanley Hotel on Monday, Decemthree other piber 7th at 7:00 p.m. His speech is lots who trained sponsored in part by Estes Park at Tuskegee Air Post 119 of the American Legion Base in Alabama and is free and open to the public. would distinguish themselves by winHis talk will recall the obstacles the ning the first Top Gun Weapons Meet in Tuskegee Airmen had to overcome both U.S. Air Force history. The winning team in the service and out of it when Jim nd from the 332 Fighter Group outperCrow laws permeated the south. There formed 11 other Air Force "Top Gun" were separate drinking fountains, sepateams, flying cutting-edge aircraft and rate eating facilities, separate clubs. The won the trophy for a series of aerial entire air base was segregated.

Tension bombing, strafing and rocket-firing grew until the base commander was reevents. placed and the new commander did Curiously, for 46 years the 332nd Fighter away with all the segregated activities.

Group was never recognized as winner Everyone ate, worked, socialized and did of the Top Gun meet. everything together.

“Each year when the Air Force MagaThe Tuskegee Airmen once numbered zine’s almanac came out, the winner of more than 900. Like a lot of WWII units, the 1949 weapons meet was always listed that number has shriveled to just a few as ‘unknown,’” says Harvey. Furtherdozen. Not all were pilots. In fact the more, the trophy from that competition majority served as ground support perremained locked in a warehouse at sonnel, mechanics, nurses, and instrucWright-Patterson AFB, Ohio until it fitors. nally surfaced in 1995.

Harvey’s story is compelling, revealing, "They just didn't want the public to and inspiring.

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Recycle: It Takes A Village Do we, in Estes Park, have easily accessible alternatives to the landfill? You bet we do! First of all, of course, reduce.

Shop locally and be aware of what you are buying. Avoid needless packaging and things designed to use once and throw “out.”

But then – We as a village, offer many options working together to reuse and recycle. If you cannot use a still usable item, chances are someone else can. A small interwoven community like Estes Park has definitive advantages for this endeavor. We know each other. Before tossing something “out” consider your options. Locally, we have many “Planet Partners” who work hard to create and share ways to avoid the landfill.

It should be stressed that items for reuse must be clean and useable, whereas items for recycling must be clean but can be broken or non operational. In either case, never simply “drop-off ” items on the property. As we all know, space is expensive in Estes Park and no one has enough. Every “closet”, even those of the thrift shops, are subject to space available so items should be delivered when they are open and can assure you that they are not overstocked.

REUSE: Consider such possibilities as Bright Christmas (school supplies, toys, kid stuff), Crossroads (coats, canned food), and Tents for Nepal (camping supplies).

The Elizabeth Guild and the Community Thrift Shop take household items, electronics, clothing, furniture, toys...

The list goes on and on.

Our Estes Valley Library takes not only most used books (no textbooks or computer manuals), but also movies and Barbie dolls (for the Teen Program). The Friends and Family Book Sale is next month. Do this now!

Of course, the League of Women Voters & Community Recycling Committee does host a FreeCycle twice a year, but, if you cannot wait that long, consider the possibility of putting an ad in the newspaper. Both EP News and the Trail

Gazette offer free ads for giveaway items.

And there is also the Estes Park: Buy, Sell, Trade, Giveaway site on Facebook.

Shipping supplies can be taken to Master Graphics or to the UPS Store. And, Dimension Graphics has a use for deflated packing pillows. By the way, for those who are moving, shipping Christmas, or storing “stuff,” Estes Park Brewery has an abundance of cardboard boxes that they would love to giveaway.

Give them a call.

RECYCLE: If you did end up with clean plastic bags from groceries, gift shops, produce, bread, ziplocks, or Christmas shopping – take them to Safeway. They recycle them to be recreated as new plastic bags avoiding the “Great Pacific Garbage Patch” and protecting our local wildlife.

Also on our list: Ed’s Cantina collects brightly colored cloth napkins. And a new entry: The Estes Park Nonprofit Resource Center now accepts donations of used vehicles, including those that are inoperable. Call them to discuss delivery options, included towing if needed.

There is a new Colorado company called Clear Intentions who accepts glass in all colors – even glassware and broken glass! They make “cullet” for artistic use as well as new bottle manufacture. Soon there may be a “collection location” in Estes Park. (Any business interested in this program, privately or publicly, please contact the CRC at RRRcyc2se@gmail.com ) If there are others out there who accept or offer used items, be sure to let us know. We would like to expand our “Planet Partners” program to include every opportunity the Estes Valley offers: either things accepted from the public or things offered to the public. For those of you really excited about the three Rs, the CRC meets at 11 a.m. on the second Wednesday of the month in the Wasson Room at the EV Library. (But – we are skipping December, so the next meeting is January 13.)

Interview Skills Workshop At The Estes Valley Library

Interview skills are essential. On Tuesday, December 1 at 1:00 p.m. at the Estes Valley Library, Larimer County Workforce Center will present the workshop Interviewing for a Job. You worked hard at writing an effective resume to capture the attention of the employer and you have been invited

for an interview! Now what? Preparing for the interview is critical and will allow you to successfully sell yourself to the employer.

This workshop will discuss the basics of interviewing including: how to prepare for the interview; a sampling of the various types of questions you may face; how to respond to behavioral and tough questions; and how to follow up after the interview.

Registration is required for this workshop. For more information or to register, please visit estesvalleylibrary.org or call the library to speak with a librarian at 970-586-8116.

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Help Shine A Light On America’s Veterans Change One Light to Green From www.greenlightavet.com America’s veterans are some of our nation’s bravest, hardest-working men and women. However, it’s hard to show them the appreciation they deserve when, back home and out of uniform, they’re more camouflaged than ever. Greenlight A Vet is a campaign to establish visible national support for our veterans by changing one light to green.

Change one light to green in a visible location-on your porch, in your home, or at your office-and keep it glowing every day as a symbol of appreciation and support for our veterans. Then, share your support by taking a picture of your green light and posting it using the hashtag #greenlightavet.

Green is the color of hope, renewal and well-being. “Greenlight” is also a term commonly used to activate forward movement. The simple action of changing one light to green is intended to spark a national conversation regarding the recognition of veterans, and “green-

Jack MacDade and Carey Stevanus from Good Samaritan Society in Estes Park recently strung 1,000 green LED lights on a large pine tree by their US Flag pole at Good Sams in show of support.

light” them forward as valued members of our communities.

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Cast and Crew: Traveling Salesmen-Tyler Berglund, Harrison Daley, Scott Miller, Damien Moore, Nathan Shelley, Colin Soguero, Luke Soguero Charlie Cowell- Jacob Bielmaier Conductor-Noah Bielmaier Harold Hill-Ted Dumont Mayor Shinn-Sam Ross Quartet-Ewart Dunlop, Oliver Hix, Jacey Squires, Seth Greer, Olln Britt, Oliver Moreau, Dylan Sallee, Cole Hansen Marcellus Washburn-Max Wolter Tommy Djilas-Josh Palmer Marian Paroo-Kathryn Carnell Mrs. Paroo-Taylor Cooper Amaryllis-Amelia Bryant Winthrop Paroo-Jack Klipstein Eulalie MacKecknie Shinn-Regina Pierce Zaneeta Shinn-Skylar Shumate decision about skipping town.

“There’s Trouble In River City!”

Gracie Shinn -Aliah Jones In 1957, the show became a hit on Students and members of Thespian Alma Hix-Kiera Wendell Broadway, winning five Tony Awards, Troup #7284 at the Estes Park High Maud Dunlop-Olivia Reins School are set to open this weekend’s including Best Musical, and running for Ethel Toffelmier-Amanda Rios-Santiago production of “The Music Man.” They 1,375 performances. The cast album Mrs. Squires-Bethan Denney have been hard at work putting this great won the first Grammy Award for Best Constable Locke-Nathan Zurfluh show together for our community.

Musical Theater Album and spent 245 Townspeople: Jessa Abel, Tyler Berglund, The Music Man is a musical with book, weeks on the Billboard charts. The Noah Bielmaier, Harrison Daley, Avery Fichera, show's success led to revivals and a pop- Sophie Greenway, Eric Johnson, Sean Johnmusic, and lyrics by Meredith Willson. ular 1962 film adaptation and a 2003 tel- son, Andra McDougall ,Grace Mechem, Scott The plot concerns con man Professor evision remake.

Harold Hill, who poses as a boys' band Miller, Damien Moore, James Morgan, Molly Morgan, Airi Ogino, Katherine Pallissard, Make sure to get out and see the hard organizer and comes to this small Iowa Nathan Shelley, Colin Soguero, Luke Soguero, town to sell band instruments and uniwork these students have put into this Casey Walsh, Nathan Zurfluh forms to the naive townsfolk, promising grand production. You’ll enjoy familiar Children: Kenzie Carnell, Annie Lewelling, to train the members of the new band. songs like, “Ya Got Trouble,” “GoodPaul Norris, Grace Thamert, Austin Tice But Hill is no musician and Marian the night, My Someone,” “Pick-a-Little, Production Team librarian doesn't buy the professor's lines Talk-a-Little,” “Gary, Indiana,” and “SevDirector-Alan Denney as he tries to convince many of his poenty-Six Trombones,” to name just a few.

Stage Director- Julie Phares tential customers that the new pool table Shows will be performed this Friday, that has just been placed in the billiard Choreographer-Ilah Reynar Nov. 20 and Saturday, Nov. 21 at 7 p.m. parlor could mean "trouble in River Assistant Director-Jordanne Bradley in the Estes Park High School AuditoCity." When Harold helps Marian’s rium. Tickets will be available at the Assistant Music Director-Mark Ossip younger brother overcome his lisp and door, prior to the performance.

Set Design-Joy Gittings social awkwardness, Marian and Hill be- Don’t miss this great show!

Set Construction-Andrew Park, Ben Greer, gin to fall in love and he faces a difficult Ron Shumate, Dan Miller, Eric Todd, Seth Greer Costume Supervisor -Brenda Reins Set Painting-Joy Gittings, Erika Norris, Becky Greer, Holly Moore, Damien Moore, Jacob Bielmaier, Luke Soguero, Bethan Denney Musicians Piano-Alan Denney Violin- Jean Denney Trumpet- Derek Watson Reeds-Joel Harris Trombone-Josh Ceciliani Bass- Benjamin Hornacek Percussion- Leo Canale

Estes Park High School To Present “The Music Man”

All photos and video by Estes Park News Kris & Gary Hazelton

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Oratorio To Celebrate The Season With Music And Dance

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aissance to Estes Valley residents; it will provide a visual element that will render this set of concerts unforgettable. ” The concerts will be Friday, December 4th at 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, December 5th at 2:00 p.m.in the auditorium of the Estes Park High School. Admission is free. A goodwill offering will be collected and all donations are greatly appreciated.

“Thompson composed this musical drama to mark the 200th anniversary of Christ Church in Cambridge, MA in 1961,” Bowers explains. “His setting opens with the Angel Gabriel announcing the conception and birth of John the Baptist, flows through the Magnificat and birth of Christ, and concludes with the Song of Simeon and a grand Recessional. Because I trust the talented founders of Ballet Renaissance, I have given them free rein to help interpret and enhance the story of the Nativity.”

Ballet Renaissance is a non-profit organization launched in 1997 in Detroit.

Brianna Furnish and Radoslaw Kokoszka are co-directors of the school that established a branch in Estes Park just four years ago.

Ballet Renaissance Co-Director Ms. Bri“I believe things happen for a reason,” anna Furnish teaches 11 year old student says Furnish. “In 2011, I was walking on Rebeca Leon a solo for the upcoming Ora pier in Grosse Pointe, Michigan, lookatorio Society Performance. Photo by Raing at the sunset. I had Jim Pickering’s doslaw Kokoszka, Ballet Renaissance (Estes Park’s Historian Laureate) book on the walk with me, and I was just looking at the rays of sunlight coming through the clouds, missing my aunt who had just passed away, and in my heart I just wanted to be in Colorado.

Three days later, through a professional connection, I learned that a new dance school in Loveland was looking for a ballet teacher. I pursued it; they hired me, and I came out right away. I knew in my heart if it was meant to be doors would open, and they did.””

Furnish says the 22 students Ballet Renaissance adult student, Ms. Heidi Rothperforming in “The Nativity berg, rehearses for the upcoming Oratorio Society According to St. Luke” reconcerts with 8 year old Dominie Rojas & other stuhearse only once a week in the dents. Photo by Radoslaw Kokoszka, Ballet Renaissance basement of the Mountain Shop, in the Center Stage dance studio, Music Director Kathy Bowers is relabut she and Kokoszka have added extra tively certain that it is “a rare choral rehearsals for this performance. The singer who has not sung Thompson’s dancers range in age from six to adult. beloved Alleluia. On more than one oc“They’ll be dancing little vignettes,” excasion, OSEP members have left replains Furnish. “It’s an hour and 40hearsal commenting about how beautiminute production, so they won’t be ful the music of the Nativity is. dancing the entire time, but these viPersonally, much of it gives me goosegnettes will be interspersed throughout bumps.” the piece. They’ll be dancing down the “Thompson’s tuneful score is perfect aisles, in front of the stage, and on the holiday fare for our OSEP soloists, chofront apron. It’s the first time these sturus, and orchestra. Because his instrudents have put dance to live music.” mentation is minimal compared to our Bowers adds that she’s “extremely usual orchestra size, we are excited to pleased to be offering Ballet Renaissance feature our local ballet troupe, Ballet a chance to dance to live music. Dancing Renaissance at Center Stage,” says Bowto canned music is like singing to ers. “This is possibly the first time the canned music; it’s not true art. We hope Oratorio Society has included dance as that many of our Estes patrons will find part of its concerts. This production their way to our concerts the first weekpromises to be a dramatic launch to the end in December to see how two of the holiday season. The added facet of dance Valley’s finest arts organizations can will not only help introduce Ballet Rencombine to create something unique and Randall Thompson’s “The Nativity According to St. Luke,” a musical drama in seven scenes, is the program for the Christmas concerts by the Oratorio Society of Estes Park. For those not familiar with his name, Randall Thompson is considered to be “the dean of American composers for choirs in the 20th century.”

Oratorio Society of Estes Park chorus and chamber orchestra in performance in 2014.

Photo by Larry Olson

The Oratorio chorus in rehearsal with Music Director Kathy Bowers at the piano. Photo by: Doug Fox

really special for the holiday season.”

For further information, go to www.osep.info, “like” us on Facebook, or call Kathy Bowers at 970-586-5193.

OSEP is funded in part by grants from The Estes Park Rotary Club Foundation,

the Town of Estes Park, the Estes Park Community Thrift Shop, and the Community Foundation of Northern Colorado. Their generosity is deeply appreciated.

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EVRPD Fall Sports And Special Events Little Hoopsters (3 & 4 year olds) Little Hoopsters is a developmental program for 3 & 4 year olds. 100% parent/guardian participation is required. It is Saturday mornings only, for six weeks from 1/30/16-3/5/16. It is from 9-9:45 a.m. and will be at the Middle School Gym. Registration is from 11/30/15-1/20/16. The cost is $25/InDistrict and $30/Out-of-District.

Junior Jammers (K-1st Grade) Junior Jammers is an instructional program for K-1st grade. The program is Saturday mornings only. It is located at the Elementary School Gym, 9-9:45 a.m., from 1/30/16-3/5/16. Registration is from 11/30/15-1/20/16. Registration is $40 In-District/$50 Out-of-District.

Youth Basketball League In the Youth Basketball League, players participate on a team and practice twice a week and have six Saturday morning games. Practice days and times are based on gym and coaches availability. Practices begin the week of January 19, 2016.

Games are Saturday mornings from 1/30/16-3/5/16. Games times are between 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and are located at either the Elementary School Gym or Middle School Gym. Divisions are: Corec 2nd-3rd grade, Co-rec 4th-5th grade, and Co-rec 6th-8th. **A minimum of 16 players in a division must be registered on the final day of early registration to ensure two teams. If there is not a minimum of 16 players, 6th graders may be

combined with the 4th-5th grade teams.

Registration is from 11/30/15-1/6/16.

Registration is $40 In-District/$50 Outof-District.

Rec Cheer EVRPD is sponsoring a 7-week/2 dayweek, Rec Cheer Program for the winter of 2016, hosted by HS Cheer Coach, Jennifer Rodda. This course will teach the fundamentals of cheerleading, including basic stunts and tumbling, and will include an exhibition performance(s), dates TBD. Available for boys and girls, K-5th grade. Uniform fees/fitting/swap: Cheerleaders will bring their old uniforms to the first week of practice for fittings, exchanges, and orders. Anyone ordering a brand new uniform will be required to pay a $50 uniform fee. This will be required if there is not a used uniform available in your child’s size. *No online payments will be available for uniforms.

All uniforms must be paid by cash or check only (no credit cards), at the Uniform Swap. Checks must be made out to EVRPD. Practices are Monday and Wednesday, 3:45-4:45 p.m. Location is TBD due to high school sports. Gymnastics is from January 20-March 3. Registration is from 11/30/15-1/6/16. Registration is $40 In-District/$50 Out-of-District.

Coaches/Referees Wanted The EVRPD is also in need of qualified referees and volunteer coaches for Youth Basketball. Available practice times are

based off of gym availability, but are primarily in the evening starting at 5:30 p.m. for one hour a day/twice a week. If you coach and your child is a participant, your child’s registration will be waived.

Basketball referees are needed. Paid or volunteer positions are available. If you are interested in reffing or coaching, or for more information about our programs, please contact us.

Registration/Contact Us You may register and pay on-line at www.evrpd.com via PayPal using a credit card or debit card only, or you may dropin to the EVRPD Administrative Office, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday, to fill out a registration form and pay using cash, check, or credit card. Youth Basketball League: Late registrations will be taken on a “space-available” basis only and can only be done at the EVRPD Administrative Office (no online registration available). Little Hoopsters, Junior Jammers & Cheer: Late registrations can be done online or at the EVRPD Admin Office.

Activity scholarships are available through the Estes Valley Youth Activity Assistance Fund. Applications are available at the EVRPD office.

For more information, contact Cheryl Sarnwick at 970-586-8191, ext. 3, or at Cheryl@evrpd.com Adult Open Gyms Pickleball, Basketball, & Volleyball Beginning in October, the EVRPD will host adult open gyms throughout the winter. Mondays: Adult Pickleball (starts 10/5/15). Wednesdays: Adult Basketball (starts 10/7/15). Thursdays: Adult Volleyball (starts 10/8/15). All open gyms are from 7-9 p.m. at the Middle School gym. The cost is $5 for drop-in or $45 for a punch pass (10 punches, 10% savings).

All participants must be at least 16 years of age. The purpose of the Estes Valley Recreation & Park District (EVRPD) Adult Open Gym programs is to provide adults a place to play drop-in sports with appropriate supervision in a clean and safe space. All participants must have a completed policy form and release of liability and photo release waiver on file.

EVRPD promotes good sportsmanship and having fun in a friendly recreation setting. Adults of all skill ability are welcome to play.

Special Events 2015 Annual Sports & Outdoor Gear Swap Join us at the Estes Park Mountain Shop on Saturday, November 21, 2015 from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. for our annual Sports & Outdoor Gear Swap! You name the price, 15% of all your sales will benefit the EVRPD Youth Activity Assistance Fund for youth sports scholarships, and the rest of your sales will go back to you!

Any sort of useable sports equipment, outdoor gear, and clothing is welcome.

Items can be brought to the Estes Park Mountain Shop climbing gym on Friday 11/20/15 from 4:00-7:00 p.m. or Saturday 11/21/15 from 7:00-8:30 a.m. All equipment and gear must be in good working condition. No firearms. For more info call Cheryl Sarnwick at 970-586-8191

ext. 3 or email at cheryl@evrpd.com Breakfast with Santa and Holiday Matinee; December 5, 2015 Christmas is just around the corner and Santa will be visiting Estes Park! Come on over to the Event Center on Saturday, December 5, 2015, 8-11 a.m., and join us for our 4th Annual Breakfast with Santa!

All ages are welcome and the event is *free (this excludes the pancake breakfast and gingerbread house activity, which are fee based). Join us for activities such as pictures with Santa (bring your own phone to snap your family’s photo with Santa), ornament making and other holiday crafts, slap shot hockey, Christmas bingo with the Estes Valley Library, cookie decorating, pancake breakfast, and the gingerbread making contest. The Lions Club will be providing an “all-youcan-eat” pancake breakfast, which is $6 for ages 13 and older, $5 for ages 12 and under, free for children 3 and under, and $20 for a family of four or more. The Gingerbread Making Contest is $10 for one kit. Teams can be made up of onethree people. If there is more than one person in your group, the house will be put into the oldest person’s age category.

Age categories are 0-5, 6-8, 9-11, 12-16, 17+. You are not required to enter your house in the contest, but if you choose too, there will be a judging committee and all voting will start at 10:30 a.m. and they will determine winners from each age group. After Breakfast with Santa, be sure to stay for a short holiday movie matinee, hosted by Families for Estes.

37th Annual Frost Giant 5K & 10K Run Join us for the 37th Annual Frost Giant 5K & 10K Run! The race will be Sunday, January 24, 2016. The 5K is at 11 a.m.

The 10K is at 12 p.m. Run one race or both! The race starts at the Estes Park Municipal Building. Male and Female Divisions are: 0-8, 9-11, 12-15, 16-25, 2632, 33-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & up.

There are awards for the overall 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place male and female winners.

For age division awards, the 1st and 2nd place winners receive medals and 3rd-5th place receive ribbons. Registration can be done online at active.com and ends 11:59 p.m. Thursday, January 21, 2016. Dropoff registration can be done at the EVRPD Admin Office located at 690 Big Thompson Ave. Registration fees are as follows: Before 5 p.m. January 22, 2016: 1 race and 1 shirt $28.00; Both races and 1 shirt $35.00. On Race Day: 1 race and 1 shirt $33.00; Both Races and 1 shirt $40.00.

Volunteers Needed We will need volunteers to help with the 37th Annual Frost Giant 5K and 10K races. We are in need of course marshals to help encourage runners as well as give them simple directions (point them in the right direction) to keep them on course. Course marshals will work from about 10:30 a.m. until about 1:30 p.m.

Volunteers do receive a race t-shirt. This event is a fund raiser for local youth activity scholarships.

For more information or to volunteer, please Cheryl Sarnwick, 586-8191 ext. 3, or cheryl@evrpd.com

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Your Invitation To A Mountain Thanksgiving At The Old Gallery In Allenspark

Are you a holiday orphan without a place to go for Thanksgiving? Would you like to celebrate Thanksgiving with others who love and appreciate the mountains? Or maybe your cupboard is a little bare? Then make plans to attend the 7th Annual Thanksgiving Potluck at The Old Gallery at 14863 Hwy.7 in Allenspark. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Every year, The Old Gallery provides turkeys, and people are invited to bring side dishes to share. However, we welcome everyone, whether they can bring a dish or not,â&#x20AC;? said The Old Gallery Board President Gregg Rogers.

The event begins at 4 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always festive, and we end up singing favorite holiday songs,â&#x20AC;? Rogers added.

Donations are welcome, and volunteers are needed to decorate and host tables at the event. To volunteer or get more information, call (number) or email (address).

The Old Gallery is a 1940s era log structure that has recently been renovated. It offers 5,200 sq. ft. of space, including meeting space, classrooms, a lift, three bathrooms, a space for large activities and events, a kitchen for community events, facilities for twice-monthly food

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Rebecca Folsom To Perform At The Old Galleryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pot Luck Saturday Night

A $10 donation is requested and all are welcome to attend.

The Old Gallery is located at 14863 Hwy.7 in Allenspark.

The Old Gallery is a 1940s era log structure that has recently been renovated. It offers 5,200 sq. ft. of space, including meeting space, classrooms, a lift, three bathrooms, a space for Have you ever driven by The Old large activities and events, a kitchen for Gallery on Highway 7 in Allenspark and community events, facilities for twicewondered what goes on there? Do you monthly food bank distribution, two ofbank distribution, two offices that can be like to hear live music, but donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to fices that can be used by visiting Boulder used by visiting Boulder County offileave the mountains? Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re in luck!

County officials, counseling services, lescials, counseling services, lessons, tutorMake plans to attend the monthly sons, tutoring and massage therapy and ing and massage therapy and space for potluck at The Old Gallery this Saturday space for displaying art. displaying art. night from 6-9 p.m. with regional More than 25 local artists display their More than $900,000 has already been singer/songwriter Rebecca Folsom. work at The Old Gallery, including masraised for the renovation of The Old â&#x20AC;&#x153;Once a month we put on a potluck, ter gourd artist Vicky Dyas, photograGallery, and fundraising efforts conand invite a musical artist to perform,â&#x20AC;? phers Weldon Lee, Tom Andrews, Tim tinue. â&#x20AC;&#x153;More than 350 individuals have said The Old Gallery Board Member Benko and Tom Schweda, metal wall art made generous donations,â&#x20AC;? said Rogers.

Margie Patterson. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re thrilled that and jewelry artist Kristin DeSantis and â&#x20AC;&#x153;We were fortunate to receive grants Rebecca Folsom has agreed to perform Karen Barnett, who produces contempofrom the Gates Family Foundation, at this monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event. Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s known for in- rary metals, oil paintings and ceramic Tourism and Recreation Program of spiring tales of human heartbreak, retiles.

Boulder County, El Pomar Foundation demption and freedom, delivered with More than $900,000 has already been and Boulder County Worthy Cause and an impressive range of almost four ocraised for the renovation of The Old the Regional Air Quality Council.â&#x20AC;? The taves.â&#x20AC;?

Gallery, and fundraising efforts conMile High Community Loan Fund has Folsomâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s song â&#x20AC;&#x153;Girls Like Usâ&#x20AC;? charted at tinue. â&#x20AC;&#x153;More than 350 individuals have also provided a loan to make the project number 4 on the national Folk/DJ chart made generous donations,â&#x20AC;? said Patterpossible. Those interested in donating and made the top 40 on Roots/Amerison. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We were fortunate to receive grants can visit www.theoldgallery.org. cana and College radio. She has perfrom the Gates Family Foundation, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our new building provides a wonderformed on BBC radio and television in Tourism and Recreation Program of ful place for our community to gather Northern Ireland, Nashvilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s famous Boulder County, El Pomar Foundation for celebrations. You have to experience Bluebird, Opryland, Tin Pan South and Boulder County Worthy Cause and it for yourself,â&#x20AC;? said Rogers. stages, New Yorkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bitterend, Falcon Mbps Download the Regional Air Quality Council.â&#x20AC;? The For information about The Old Gallery, Ridge Music12 Festival, Kerrville Folk Fes- Mile High Community Loan Fund has this event and other activities, concerts Upload tival in Texas, 6 RedMbps Rocks Amphitheatre also provided a loan to make the project and events, visit www.theoldgallery.org. and Coloradoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own Rocky Mountain possible. Those interested in donating For more information: Margie PatterFolks Festival. can visit www.theoldgallery.org. son. Margie@theoldgallery.org or call The event is a potluck,Subscribers and attendees â&#x20AC;&#x153;Most folks are completely shocked Current 303-747-2089. are asked to bring a dish to share. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We when they walk in andfree! see this fabulous Refer a friend and receive one month always have a great variety of delicious renovated space,â&#x20AC;? said Patterson. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We infood, including dishes suitable for vegvite everyone to come an experience ans and those who are gluten intolerant,â&#x20AC;? mountain entertainment and hospitalStanding in front of the stage is lodge Knowledgeable Reliable added Patterson. Our beautiful new ity.â&#x20AC;? member and U.S. Navy Veteran Art kitchen also includes lots of space for For information about The Old Gallery, Blume III welcoming the guests who food, including plenty of outlets for this event and other activities, concerts came out to the dinner. Courtesy photo warming trays and devices.

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Masonic Lodge Veteranâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day Dinner Last Wednesday on Veteran's Day the local Masonic Lodge sponsored a free dinner to honor and to thank many of the Estes Park Veterans for their service.

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Do You Know Life Choices Of Estes Park Is...

• A Christ-centered 501 c (3) organization • We are funded primarily by the generosity of compassionate individuals, businesses and churches in the Estes Valley • All donations are tax deductible • We are members of CareNet, Heartbeat International and the National Institute of Family and Life Advocates (NIFLA) • We provide free obstetric ultrasounds by an RN • We provide free high quality prenatal pills • We provide free pregnancy tests • We provide free testing for Gonorrhea & Chlamydia • We educate our students in our local high school • We do not refer for abortions, although our clients are free to make that choice • Our healing classes for post abortive women is led by our staff member who has a Master’s in Christian Coun-

seling and is a state certified counselor • We offer a multitude of material services to our client mothers and children in need; such as clothing, diapers and blankets • We hold a baby bottle campaign every year from Mother’s Day to Father’s Day. Next year churches and businesses will be competing for a prize!

Stay tuned!

• We participate in the Duck Race by selling tickets and hosting a table • We host a banquet fundraiser every year. 2016 will have a new date and a new location. Watch for it!

• Locally, we have two paid staff members; a full time director, Kimberly West and a part time advocate coordinator, Stephie McDonald • Our day to day operations would not happen without the dedication of our volunteers and we are always looking for more to join our team • Our churches and local donors invest mightily into our ministry and facilitate life change in our women, men and teens

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Quentin Younglund lodge known as Wildwood Inn. Quentin poured his heart and soul into the lodge and continued his involvement until the very recent past.

Shortly after moving to Estes Park, he became active in the Fine Arts Guild of the Rockies and helped build some of the earlier stage settings. He sang in the men’s chorus for many years. He and Lucille helped start the Friday Nighters’ dance group and regularly attended the old timers’ breakfasts. He and his wife have been long-time members of the Community Church of the Rockies. He was a devoted fan of the CU Buffaloes and the Denver Broncos and thought John Elway was Quentin Younglund was born in Polk the greatest.

Quentin and Lucille began to spend County, Nebraska on April 8, 1926 – the fourth of five children of Anton E. winters in the Rio Grande valley of south Texas in 1983. Square dancing and Grace S. Younglund. In 1930, his was in full swing and for the next parents, three brothers, and a sister moved west near Oshkosh to cultivate thirty years they took lessons and the Nebraska prairie and be near rela- danced at least four times a week. tives. He attended a one-room school- Quentin especially enjoyed the round dancing. He also sang in local choirs house as a child. During the 1930s fiduring those winters. He loved spendnancial depression, drought and dust ing time with his family, helping them descended upon the West and their build or remodel their homes, playing small farm but the family endured games and just having fun together. through ingenuity, hard work, and a strong faith. He attended Duel County Even though his heart never left Estes High School until 1943. He transferred Park they loved to travel and took many trips and cruises around the to Garden County High School in world with family members as well as Oshkosh graduating in 1944. As a with his brother and sister-in-law. teenager, he and his brother built a large garage for the farm using only Quentin and Lucille moved to Mishand tools. The family sold the farm sion Ridge in 2013, an independent and moved to Boulder, Colorado in living facility in Billings, Montana.

1944. He received his induction notice Quentin’s need to live at a lower altishortly after the move. tude and their daughter Renee and Quentin was drafted into World War family also living there made the couII by the U.S. Navy in 1944 and served ple’s move to Billings a perfect soluas an electrician and mechanic aboard tion. Quentin quickly won hearts and made many dear friends during the a small search and rescue craft in the short time at Mission Ridge. He was a Pacific islands. He was steaming to loving husband and father and never Formosa (Taiwan) when the atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima. He met a stranger. His infectious personality and charm won him many was honorably discharged from servfriends. He will be missed by all who ice in 1945. knew him.

After the war and attending UniverQuentin died suddenly and peacesity of Colorado, he took technical fully on November 10, 2015. He is surcourses in electricity and air condivived by his loving wife of 66 years, tioning in Denver. Quentin also Lucille; three daughters, L. Diane worked with his father and brothers during four summers; custom harvest- Younglund of Littleton, Renee Younglund-Davis and husband Gary ing wheat from Texas to Canada. He met his future wife Lucille Hobson at a of Billings, Montana and Cindy Younglund-Liddell and husband Bob large church in Denver where they of Estes Park, Colorado; one brother were married on October 11, 1949.

Donald Younglund of Wichita Kansas; Their first house was in Big Elk thirteen grandchildren; five greatMeadows which he personally builtexcavating and pouring the footings by grandchildren and many great friends.

The family prefers that, in lieu of flowhand. Three beautiful daughters were ers, contributions be made to a chariborn to the couple before the family table organization of your choice. A moved to Estes Park, Colorado. service was held at Mission Ridge on When Quentin and Lucille bought November 13, 2015. The family invites McGregor Mountain Lodge in 1962, you to a celebration of Quentin’s life they had already started a successful which will be held on December 27, general contracting business. In the 2015 at 2 p.m. at the Community years that followed, Quentin was one Church of the Rockies in Estes Park, of the most sought-after general contractors in the Estes Park area. He built Colorado. His cremated remains will dozens of beautiful custom homes, the be interred at Estes Valley Memorial First National Bank, and various com- Gardens in a private family service. mercial buildings as well as the family Remembrances may be left for the family at www.allnutt.com.

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Scott Stasenka Scott Stasenka, a resident of Berthoud, CO died at his home November 9, 2015. Scott was born May 22, 1963 in Lincoln, NE, he was 52 years old. Scott was a graduate of Lincoln Southeast High School, where he was a standout gymnast.

Scott moved to Colorado in 1984, finding his home in Estes Park. He was lovingly known by many as “Skid,” a bartender at Lonigan’s and proprietor of the T-Shirt Ranch. Scott and Cheryl Szydlo began their life journey together in 1991 and celebrated their wedding on June 14, 2001 in St. John, USVI. Scott loved to travel and enjoyed adventures around the world – from Thailand to the Inca Trail and Machu Pichu to scuba diving the coral reefs off the coast of Belize and Honduras.

Scott was a gifted, multi-talented craftsman and artist and also had an exceptional sense of humor. He created beautiful things and spread

warmth and laughter everywhere he went.

He is survived by his wife Cheryl of Berthoud, daughter Jennifer Grewe (Will) of Erie, CO and son Wade Grewe (Jenny) of Lafayette, CO; his father Andrew (Stacy) Stasenka (Judy), brothers Steve Nordbrock (Mayra), Craig Nordbrock and Don Stasenka (Carol) and sister-in-law Rhonda Nordbrock.

He is also survived by granddaughter Althea and nieces Tara, Delaney and McKenna.

He was preceded in death by his mother Phyllis Joann Stasenka.

A service to celebrate Scott’s life was held Sunday, November 15, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at 800 Moraine Ave Event Center (Trout Haven), Estes Park, CO. Donations in Scott’s memory may be made to the Longmont Humane Society in care of Allnutt Funeral Service, 1302 Graves Ave., Estes Park, CO 80517.

See www.allnutt.com to send a message to Scott’s family.

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Sincere Thank You From Paul Saunders Family To The Editor: My family and I wish to thank the Riverside Ramblers and all our friends for the grand celebration of Paul's life on November 14th. He would have LOVED

every minute.

Also thank you for all the memorials to the radio station which was one of his passions.

Marilyn Saunders and family

Employment RECEPTIONIST WANTED Now Hiring For:

Relief Night Audit Yr round, 40 hrs/week

101 South St. Vrain Avenue EOE,M/F/H/V

Part Time : MWF Required: computer & interpersonal skills, ability to multi-task, file, and clean.

Billing experience is a plus Send inquiries to lasiocarpa@yahoo.com

LIBRARY ASSISTANT

20 Hours / week

Cherilyn L. Beers Estes Park resident Cherilyn Louise Beers died in the early afternoon of Friday, November 13, 2015.

Cherilyn Beers was born the daughter of Thomas M. and Geraldine R. Beers on Friday the 13th of July, 1956, in Leavenworth, Kansas.

She grew up in Placerville, California and moved to Colorado during high school. She worked as an Insurance Adjuster most of her life prior to moving to Estes Park to partner with her sister as owner of Misty Mountain Lodge. When they sold the lodge, she became known in the community as manager of Poppy's and Mama Rose's.

She was a fan of the movies and enjoyed dining out. Her greatest love was

travel. She had been all over the world. She always tried to encourage others to travel and see everything they wanted. Her favorite places were all of Europe and she especially enjoyed Disney parks. She was an inspiration to her children to keep traveling.

She is survived by her mother Geraldine Beers of Estes Park, CO, and two daughters, Marcela Deem of Estes Park, CO and Heather LaPuma of Westminster, CO, her sister Trudy Hewitt of Estes Park, CO and her brother Tommy Beers of Black Canyon City, AZ. She is preceded in death by her father.

Memorial services to be announced at a later date.

DATE POSTED: November 19, 2015

SALARY: $12.50 hour. Non-benefitted.

PROCEDURE FOR APPLICATION: Send cover letter, resume and application form (found at estesvalleylibrary.org) via mail or e-mail to: Claudine Perrault, PO Box 1687, Estes Park, CO 80517, cperrault@estesvalleylibrary.org. Job description at estesvalleylibrary.org.

CLOSING DATE: 9 pm, December 9, 2015

WHAT YOU DO: You’re the essence of a patron’s welcoming experience at the first-floor service desk, ensuring a great visit and a fond farewell.

WHO YOU ARE: You love to assist people of all ages in person, via email, and on the telephone.

You possess communication skills extraordinaire.

The right candidate provides exceptional customer service and excels in a fast-paced, multitasking and detail-oriented team environment.

Must love change, efficiency, and be a quick learner! Applicant will demonstrate attention to detail, accuracy, and the ability to learn computer systems.

QUALIFICATIONS: Higher education degree or 2 years of related experience or training; Outstanding organizational, communication and customerservice skills; Proven attention to detail and follow-through; Intermediate (or better) computing skills; Fluent written and spoken English; Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.

The Estes Valley Public Library District is an equal opportunity employer.

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

We are currently recruiting for the following positions:

Housekeeping (Permanent/Full Time/Year Round)

Front Desk / Guest Services Agent (Permanent/Full Time/Year Round) Maintenance Technician (Permanent/Full Time/Year Round)

Come work for the best resort in Estes Park. We strive to be the very best!

Benefits include Paid Vacations, 401K matching, company training and lots of opportunity to grow.

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

Now Hiring:

Cooks • Dishwasher

Apply at 134 W. Elkhorn Ave Call 970 586-8838

FIRE INSPECTOR I POSITION

The Estes Valley Fire Protection District is looking for an outgoing and courteous person to fill our Fire Inspector I position.

For further information and / or application please contact Administrative Assistant Erika Kostner @ 970-577-0900 or ekostner@estesvalleyfire.org.

Job description and application can be downloaded at www.estesvalleyfire.org.

Application deadline is December 18, 2015. Pay range $45,000 $55,000. Great benefit package.

The Content Coordinator will assist with content and marketing strategy, will produce and distribute written and visual content – primarily through digital channels, social media & e-marketing; and will manage day-to-day social media marketing efforts, among other duties. The ideal candidate will have excellent writing and communication skills; business social media management experience; familiarity with CMS, CRM, & photo/video editing software; experience working with or for a destination marketing organization; public relations knowledge and experience. First-hand knowledge of Estes Park and the destination experience is a plus. A degree or equivalent experience in marketing, communications or public relations is required. Nights and weekends required.

Salary range is $35,000 to $42,000 annually, plus benefits, depending on qualifications & experience. Find additional information at VisitEstesPark.com/Careers. Position open until filled.

Send résumé and cover letter to Elizabeth Fogarty at EFogarty@VisitEstesPark.com.

Visit Estes Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Employment Looking For Snow Shovelers Must be willing to be called in when it snows, have a valid license and reliable car. $15/hr.

Call 577-0068 to get on list RESERVATIONIST P/T, Year Round Commission based work from home.

Silver Saddle

HOUSEKEEPERS Must be a non-smoker.

Apply in person –or– send resume.

Up to $12/per hour.

BEST WESTERN PLUS Silver Saddle 1260 Big Thompson Avenue Email: cory@estesresort.com No calls please

Call 303-902-2201

If you want to work at a hotel or resort Why not work for the best!

The Estes Park Resort is currently hiring for the following positions: Cooks Dishwashers Bartenders/Servers On-Call Banquet Servers Housekeepers PT Maintenance Person Maintenance Supervisor PT Front Desk Stop in to complete an application at: 1700 Big Thompson Ave Next to the Marina

Year Round Positions Assistant Chef Associate Program Director Executive Chef/Kitchen Manager Human Resources Director Seasonal & Part Time (PT) Positions Special Event Assistant (PT) Overviews & applications are on our website: ymcarockies.org/work (970) 586-3341 x1032

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Visit Estes Park has an opening for a full time Content Coordinator.

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Position Overview: Coordinate and direct all art programs serving the greater community Curate and promote art exhibitions Develop strong performing arts and educational programs Provide financial oversight and initiate fundraising activities Execute marketing and membership development plans Build partnerships in the community Possess excellent oral and written communications skills 20 hours per week (Mon-Fri, year-round, some weekends) Salary negotiated based on experience

Contact the Cultural Arts Council Email: CulturalArtsDirector@gmail.com for a complete job description.

Submit resume with professional references and statement of interest to: Cultural Arts Council of Estes Park PO Box 4235, Estes Park, CO 80517 Or via email at CulturalArtsDirector@gmail.com Submission deadline December 15, 2015

Retail Sales Position Fire Mountain RTC for Adolescents is looking for a Mental Health worker for various shifts in Estes Park. 24/7 facility. Must be 21 years old. First Aid/CPR required. Seeking individuals with leadership experience.

Please forward resumes with cover letter and salary requirements to Andria in Human Resources at

andria@firemountainprograms.com

SALES TERRITORY MANAGER

FOR GROWING ENVIRONMENTAL COMPANY LOCATED IN ESTES PARK, CO. FULL-TIME WITH BENEFITS. REQUIRES EXTENSIVE REGIONAL AND OUT-OF STATE TRAVEL. EXPERIENCE IN OUTSIDE SALES AND MINIMUM EDUCATION OF B.S. OR EQUIVALENT. NO CALLS PLEASE. EMAIL CAREERS@BIOLYNCEUS.COM

Full-time/year-round.

4 Day work week.

Apply in person at Estes Park Mountain shop 2050 Big Thompson Ave

586-6548

Help us Help Others Become a CAREGiver

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

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

No certification required.

Training and support provided.

Sign on Bonus for Estes Park area!

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

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The Town of Estes Park is accepting applications for:

Payroll Technician Finance Department Hiring Range $17.03 - $20.01 per hour Part-Time Non-Exempt Position (30 hours per week) Close Date: November 30, 2015

Communications Center Manager Police Department Hiring Range $2,623.30 - $3,213.54 bi-weekly salary Exempt Position Close Date: December 4, 2015

Police Officer I Police Department Hiring Range $25.85 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; $28.44 per hour Non-Exempt Position Close Date: Open Until Filled (Town employment application required)

Applications are available at: Town Hall 170 MacGregor Ave. Room 130 (Mon-Fri 8 am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5 pm) or www.estes.org/ jobs Return Application to:

Now Hiring for:

Checker $9.13 -$17.56 per hour Deli Clerk $11.28 - $15.26 per hour Bakery Clerk $11.70 - $15.18 per hour Cake Decorator $11.70 - $15.18 per hour Fresh Cuts $11.28 - $15.26 per hour Fuel Clerk $8.39 - $12.71 Pharmacy Tech $9.13 to start based on experience Floral Clerk $8.23 - $12.28 per hour based on experience Courtesy Clerk $8.23 - $12.28 per hour Applicant apply at:

www.safeway.com/careers

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

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

Surgical Services Certified Surgical Technician â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Full Time

Environmental Services Laundry Aide â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Full Time Flooring Maintenance Technician â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Full Time

NOW HIRING year-round part-time position. Sales experience a plus but not required.

Competitive pay, awesome store discounts, and positive work environment! Please apply in person at 358 E. Elkhorn.

Winter Rentals starting immediately through May 25. 1, 2 & 3 bedroom homes. Call 219561-1310 4BD 3BA Fully Furnished, Hot Tub, Lrg Deck, Great Views, Heated 2car Garage Stanley Heights. Available Now - May 15, 2016 $1600/mo 719622-3154

Furnished home, 3BDR, 2 BA, 2 car garage, 3 blocks from downtown. $2,000/mo.

Call Pat, 303-947-4569

Condos

Town of Estes Park, Attn: HR PO Box 1200, Estes Park, CO 80517; or Fax 970-577-4770

Home Health Hospice Registered Nurse - PRN Physical Therapist - PRN

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Specialty Clinic Certified Ophthalmic Technician - FT

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

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2 BD, 1 BA condos, 928 sq ft.1 yr lease / short term lease variable rates. Call Real Living - 1st Choice Real Estate Services at: 970-669-9696. Equal Opportunity Housing 3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath condo. 1648 sq ft, fireplace, 2 car garage, N/S, N/P, Washer/Dryer. $1700/mo + util + dep. 1 yr lease. Email: info@estesresort.com or 586-4476

Immaculate 2DR condo in Estes Park. 1.5 BA, beautiful mountain views - partially furnished. N/S, N/P. $1250/mo. 303-564-2969

Long-term rental wanted by professional, married couple in Estes Park. No pets, non-smoking. 805727-3063 / rnevius@outlook.com

Susan Novy, local piano tuner. Call for appt.

577-1755

Pet Care

TRANSPORTATION Cars Domestically Wild Canine Spa (970)480-7011 NEW LOCATION! 1160 Woodstock Dr Certified All Breed, Show and Pet styles.

Humanity before vanity.

1970 Chevrolet El Camino SS triple black, big block, automatic trans. $14000, PAPPYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S HAPPY PET 719-662-8618 / CARE Mature, responsible sr07071977@gmail.com adult providing affordable pet/house sitting. ExperiSUVs/CUVs ence in caring for elderly pets. Call Keith 1995 White Jeep Grand (970) 461-4857 Cherokee, Runs and look good, Leather, Most Options, New Tires, $2,195 970-480-5024

Misc.

SNOW TIRES 4 - Bridgestone Blizzak snow tires. Size 215-65 R15. Good for one more season. $75/obo.

970-215-9346

SERVICES

Professional Pet Care in Your Home!

Compassionate, experienced pet sitter and dog walker. Certified pet first aid instructor. For holidays, daily, or occasional needs.

Renee 970-232-6231

Caregiving

Foot/Nail Care Incl. foot soak, toenail 2 Bedroom Apartment LIGHT HOUSEKEEPING cutting, callus removal, Available NOW THROUGHLY DONE! massage. Clinic GREAT DOWNTOWN by experienced cleaning and home visits.

LOCATION lady: vacuum, dust, Cynthia Soguero, RN $775 a month baths, kitchen. $15/hr The â&#x20AC;&#x153;FOOT CARE NURSEâ&#x20AC;?

INCLUDES all utilities and (floor cleaning $20/hr.)

970-443-8494 Off street parking for Estes elders. 577Washer & Dryer on 7059. Excellent referFirewood Site One Year Lease ences.

Applicants must Professional Reliable Firewood income qualify Cleaning Services. We $200 per cord 970-577-3730 or specialize in vacation Split Pine www.esteshousing.org rentals & and vacant Aspen Available rentals. All of our work Free Delivery Cabins is %100 guaranteed.

Stacking Available Call for a free estimate 419 635 6689 970-302-5375 Cabins for rent , near the Other-Misc YMC, year round for emHome Repair/Service ployee housing. No dogs.

In Home Care - personal For more info call Mikeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Handyman Service care, errands, appointment Mike- 970-480-5176 Now Based in Estes Park! transportation, light houseCommercial Rentals 35+ years experience in keeping, meal prep & comhome maintenance, repair panionship - references River Front Office & remodeling. â&#x20AC;&#x153;No Job available, Cheryl Lancaster space $425 / month Too Small - I WILL Return - 970.237.0703 970-586-1700 Your Callâ&#x20AC;? 605-391-8375

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REAL ESTATE Photographer Leanne Longacre 970-214-3622 - I do it all!

HOUSEHOLD Furniture For Sale - Furniture.

Glass/Faux Rock end table & love seat table. Oversized/stuffed chair & love seat. Writing desk w/glass cover. Call 970 818-6067 to see.

Commercial Honda 1994 4-wheeler w snow blade and trailer in good condition, $1000.

970-370-3448.

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Commercial Spaces for sale and lease.

Call Eric. Anderson Realty. 586-2950

HOGWASH,LLC Antiques newtiques and uniques 228 Main St Lyons ( next to Smokin Daveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s BBQ ) Open Fr 12-6 Sat 11-6 Sun 1-5 Like us on FB to see sales and specials

LOST/FOUND SALES Found

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523 St. Vrain Lane, Estes Park, CO 80517 970-586-3333 | 800-401-7750 Christian Collinet Broker/Owner 970-231-8570 Mindy Stone Office Coordinator Ellen Benes Client Liaison Brad Barnett Broker Assoc. 970-212-6780 Jeremy Collinet Broker Assoc. 970-302-1850

Julia Daley Broker Assoc. 720-937-0806 Sue Magnuson GRI, Broker. Assoc. 970-214-0319

Bordering Rocky Mountain National Park

Cottage on the River!

The beauty of the Big Thompson flowing by lures you in. Well-maintained canyon home has a spacious master bedroom with a wall of windows looking out on the river and the forest beyond. The open kitchen-living room makes entertaining fun. Relax on the sunny patio with wildlife wandering by, fly-fishing, and the peaceful sounds and view of the river.

$249,000 2458 US Highway 34

Rocks, Trees & Views

Luxury and Serenity • Luxurious 13,000+ sf Home • Gourmet Kitchen w/ wood fired pizza oven • 3 Bedroom Suites • 4400sf Rec-Room w/ 50’s Diner • Gardens & Sweeping Mountain Views $2,495,000 3005 Grey Fox Drive

Judy Nystrom GRI, Broker. Assoc. 303-506-5466 Glinda Doyle Assistant to Judy Nystrom Mike Richardson GRI, CNE, Broker Assoc. 970-215-2722 Heidi Riedesel CNE, Broker Assoc. 970-691-7083 Lori Smith Broker Assoc. 970-232-5511 Jack Smith Broker Assoc. 970-231-7327 Tom Thomas Broker Assoc. 970-481-3619

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4 Bedroom/ 3 Bath 1.16 Acres Borders Open Space Spacious Kitchen/Breakfast Bar Family & Great Room Fireplaces Twin Sisters View

$749,000 2220 Arapaho road

As iconic as Longs Peak, Bear Lake and Trail Ridge, this historic home commands truly spectacular views from 12+ acres BORDERING RMNP on 2-sides.

3000sf w/ national-park-lodge character throughout. Greatroom with native stone fireplace & picture windows with those huge views. Updated kitchen & baths, 3 bedrooms & art gallery bridge. Enjoy a variety of outdoor spaces & endless hiking into RMNP. $925,000 2341 Upper High Drive

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4 Bedroom/ 3 Bath Kitchen w/ Granite & Stainless Hardwood Floors Many Outdoor Living Spaces Right on the Golf Course

$598,500 466 Skyline Drive

2 Acres of Trees, Views & Total Silence • 2 Private Acres in Pinewood Springs • Driveway & Well Installed • 1 mile off Hwy 36 • Tranquil Location Close to Services • Build your Mountain Dream Home! $99,000 922 Estes Park Estates Drive

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Mountain Lover’s Paradise • 3 Bedroom/ 3 Bath • 5,251 sf w/ Open Floor Plan • Hickory Floors w/ In Floor Heat • Covered Decks on 3 sides • Oversized 2- car + Pole Barn $1,150,000 5111 US Highway 36

Views to Mary’s Lake • 3 Bedroom/ 3 Bath • High end Kitchen w/ Marble • 2-car Attached Garage • Overlooks Mary’s Lake • Investment or Full Time Living $515,000 510 Promontory Drive

Spacious Home with Divide Views • 3Bedroom/ 3 Bath • Open Floor Plan • Great Room w/ Fireplace • Continental Divide Views • Passive Solar Heat $495,000 601 Steamer Drive

End Unit With Longs Peak View • 2 Bedroom/ 3 Bath Plus Loft • Attached Garage • Nice Finishes • Down Payment Assistance Available • $50k Soft Second Mortgage $251,000 1947 Wildfire Road

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