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Sign Up For The Yuletide Lights Driving Tour By December 6 It's time to 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. 6 and complete your decorating by Dec. 13. We recommend keeping your outdoor/window decorations lit as much as possible through New Year's Day, especially 6 to 8 p.m. nightly.

Contact the Events office at 970-5773903 or events@estes.org by Dec. 6 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 b. All-American moderation c. Over the top d. Simply unique!

Once all entries have been collected the Town of Estes Park and Visit Estes Park will create a map that we will share in December!

Town To Host 9th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony This Saturday The Town of Estes Park will kick off the holiday season with its annual Tree Lighting Ceremony this Sat., Nov. 23 at George Hix Riverside Plaza in downtown Estes Park. Festivities start at 3:30 p.m. with the official tree lighting taking place at 5:30 p.m. Festive live music will be sung by the Estes Park Elementary School Mountain Echoes Choir at 5:15 p.m. and Mayor Todd Jirsa will flip the tree lighting switch at 5:30 p.m. All activities are free of charge.

Attendees at this family-friendly event can decorate cookies, write letters to Santa, and take photos with Santa and his elves. Kids can enjoy the Bubble & Glow Station, where they’ll receive free

bubbles and glow-in-the-dark necklaces, and hot chocolate, cookies and candy will be provided. For more information on the Tree Lighting festivities, please contact the Town’s Events Division at 970-586-6104 or bheadley@estes.org.

Donations of non-perishable food, hygiene products, and monetary donations will be accepted for the Blue Santa program by Police Department Auxiliary members. These donations are delivered to disabled, shut-in, and elderly community residents in mid-December.

For more information on Blue Santa, please contact Captain Corey Pass at 970-577-3828 or cpass@estes.org.

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Ballots For Dec. 10 Special Municipal Election On Marijuana Facilities Have Been Mailed The Town of Estes Park will hold a Special Municipal Election for voters to decide if a limited number of marijuana facilities should be allowed in Town limits.

The election takes place Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. as a mail ballot-only election. Ballots have been mailed and voters should expect to receive them at the address listed on the voter registration. Voter registration information is available at www.govotecolorado.com. A sample ballot and election information are available at www.estes.org/elections.

Town Clerk Jackie Williamson commented, "Considering the Thanksgiving holiday and many seasonal residents, any voters who are planning to leave

town soon are encouraged to stop by our office for a replacement ballot now, so we can ensure they don't miss the opportunity to vote."

Replacement ballots may be requested in the Clerk's office, located in Room 130 of Town Hall, 170 MacGregor Ave. Replacement ballots can also be mailed to the voter through Dec. 6. After Dec. 6, all requests for replacement ballots must be made in person at the Clerk's office, Room 130 of Town Hall, 170 MacGregor Ave. All ballots must be returned by 7 p.m. on election day -Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019. For more information, please contact the Town Clerk's office at 970-577-4777 or townclerk@estes.org.

Community Conversation On Proposed Thumb Open Space December 3 The Town of Estes Park is considering the purchase of parcels on Prospect Mountain to preserve open space and ensure public access to "The Thumb and Needle," two prominent rock spires that have been used by climbers and hikers for half a century. Access to the Thumb and Needle currently occurs at the discretion of the private landowner. This access could be lost with the sale of the property to a new owner. If it proceeds, the Town's purchase would include an amended conservation easement by the Estes Valley Land Trust that protects open space and preserves access for hiking and climbing. A presentation and facilitated conversation is scheduled for the general community Dec. 3 at 4:30 p.m. in the Town Board Room of Town Hall. The meeting will be streamed and recorded via www.estes.org/videos.

For interested individuals who cannot attend, a conceptual plan for the use and management of the proposed open space is available for review at www.estes.org/parks. Please email comments and questions to publicworks@estes.org by Dec. 5.

Additional steps in this process include

a neighborhood meeting which took place Nov. 13, a Nov. 26 Town Board study session to review the concept and public feedback to-date, and a Dec. 10 Town Board meeting, where public comment is encouraged, for a potential decision on whether or not to proceed with the project in 2020. If the board wishes to proceed, both a 2019 resolution to support the project and approval of $241,700 in local funding in the 2020 budget are required to obtain a $350,000 GOCO grant necessary to complete the purchase.

If the project proceeds, funding and inkind contributions for the property purchase and trail/parking improvements would be provided by the Town of Estes Park, the Access Fund, Estes Valley Land Trust, the Rocky Mountain Conservancy and the potential GOCO grant. If the project proceeds and all funding is acquired, the Town and Land Trust will continue to engage the community as a detailed land management plan is developed. For more information, please visit www.estes.org/parks or contact the Public Works Department at publicworks@estes.org or 970-577-3587.

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Estes Park Winter Festival Seeks Vendors, Sponsors, And Chili Chefs

Grand Opening Day November 29th from 10am - 4 pm Tea tasting, snacks and refreshments.

Free gift with every purchase of $25 or more. (while supplies last)

The Town of Estes Park’s Events Division is pleased to announce the return of the Estes Park Winter Festival in 2020.

The event will take place Jan. 18 and 19 at the Estes Park Events Center from 12 to 4 p.m. both days.

This year’s festival features live music, a silent disco, beer samples from local breweries, food vendors, kids’ activities, inflatable bounce houses, and the annual chili cook-off. The Town encourages any community members interested in participating to apply.

Vendors and Brewers Winter-themed retail vendors and breweries can apply for booth spaces at epwinterfestival.com. Breweries are paid a stipend to provide tasting samples at the event, and retail vendors pay a nominal fee to sell products at their booths.

Breweries will also have a chance to win gold, silver, or bronze medals for the People’s Choice Award.

Sponsors The Winter Festival has been successful in past years due to the generous support of community sponsors. Event sponsors and lodging sponsors who can donate rooms are needed. For more information and to apply, please visit epwinterfestival.com.

Chili Chefs The Winter Festival chili competition is sponsored by the Chili Appreciation Society International (CASI) and is open to anyone with a pot, a stove, and a great chili recipe! The cookoff will feature three categories: CASI Red Chili meeting the guidelines of the CASI organization; Open Chili including green, vegetarian, or other not prepared in accordance to CASI guidelines; and a local Restaurant Chili Challenge. For more information or to apply, please visit epwinterfestival.com.

For questions about the 2020 Winter Festival, please contact Special Events Coordinator Beth Headley at bheadley@estes.org.

Museum Program: Estes Speaks On Saturday, November 23, at 2:00 Falls. p.m. learn from the locals at the Estes Starting in the late 1970s, MuPark Museum during the fall series, seum and Library staff began Estes Speaks. For the gathering interviews third of four oral hisfrom local individuals. tories, staff will be Interviewing has continsharing the 2013 ued up through the 2013 video interview of Dr. flood and a series in Jim Detterline (19562014 with prominent lo2016). Interviewed by cal climbers/mounBryon Hoerner, Dettaineers. With a variety terline reflects on his of topics and eras spantime in Estes Park prining across more than marily describing his 150 interviews, the Muyears climbing and seum has taken the platserving as the Longs form to let those who exPeak Supervisory perienced history tell it Dr. Jim Detterline Climbing Ranger, themselves. Please join earning the nickname, "Mr. Longs Peak." us as we explore the collection.

Detterline was involved in more than The mission of the Estes Park Museum 1,200 search and rescue missions, and is to conduct activities that preserve, recounts a couple of thrilling adventures. share and respect the unique history of Program attendees will be invited to Estes Park. For more information, call share stories related to the interview af- the Estes Park Museum at 970-586-6256 ter each program which will be moderor visit the Museum's website at ated by Museum staff. www.estes.org/museum.

In his interview, Dr. Detterline, describes his childhood, his first forays into climbing, and his time spent in Estes Park. A man with many interests, Detterline earned a Master's Degree in vertebrate zoology, and a Ph.D. in invertebrate zoology. He served as a climbing ranger in Rocky Mountain National Park from 1987 to 2009. In 1995, he was presented with the Department of the Interior's Medal of Valor for a rescue of two people in a raging river near Horseshoe

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The Wandering Wildlife Society Meets With Town Police And Parks & Wildlife

All of us in Estes Park have witnessed people getting dangerously close to elk or bears. Some of us have even seen the unfortunate aftermath of such proximity.

Members of the Wandering Wildlife Society (WWS) recently met with Captain Eric Rose of the Estes Park Police Department and Officer Chase Rylands

of Colorado Parks & Wildlife to discuss how we can help protect our wildlife in Estes Valley. That is the mission of the Wandering Wildlife Society--to protect the wildlife and habitat of Estes Valley.

The police acknowledged that their forces, even with the Police Auxiliary, are stretched thin during the tourist season when approximately 23,000 people visit Estes per day. On off-season weekends the number drops to about 14,000 per day. With those numbers, there is still plenty of opportunity for things to go wrong between people and wildlife.

The Estes Park Police Department has

been proactive in taking measures to educate the public. Wildlife harassment ordinances modeled on Durango and Aspen are on the books here in Estes.

But along with the department’s public service announcements, brochures, and traffic management signs, some people still seem unaware of the dangers.

The Wandering Wildlife Society has offered to help. The EP Police Department and Colorado Parks & Wildlife think our group can be of service in several ways. Our growing cadre of volunteers can be trained as wildlife “babysitters,” people in official garb who keep a safe distance between people and wildlife. Our monthly Wildlife Talks focus on issues that affect wildlife and their habitat, especially during sensitive periods like the

Jim Ward photo fall rut and spring calving seasons.

We would like your thoughts on this issue. Please send us your ideas to www.evwatershed.org After receiving your input, we plan to meet again with our public servants to discuss specific proposals for volunteer assistance and additional educational efforts and signage.

If you would like to consider joining the Wandering Wildlife Society, please visit our website at www.wanderingwildlifesociety.org.

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Thanksgiving Holiday Closure Larimer County Offices, Courts, DisOn Nov. 29, 2019, Larimer County trict Attorney, and Landfill will be closed Courts, District Attorney, and Landfill on Nov. 28, 2019, for the Thanksgiving will be open.

Day holiday. Larimer County Offices Critical services at Larimer County are will remain closed on November 29, not disrupted by closures.

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

On November 13 at 4:34 p.m. police stopped the driver of a vehicle at E. Elkhorn Ave. and Big Horn Ave. for careless driving. Upon further investigation, the 24 year old female driver from Littleton, CO was found to be driving under the influence of alcohol. She was charged with DUI, DUI per se, careless driving and no proof of insurance. She was issued a summons and later released.

On November 16 at 9:55 a.m. police contacted a 25 year old male from Estes Park in the 500 block of Big Thompson Ave. and charged him with unlawful possession of a controlled substance and he was transported to the Larimer County Jail.

On November 17 at 2:41 p.m. police stopped a 19 year old male driver from Estes Park in the 300 block of Community Drive. Upon investigation he was found to have a warrant for his arrest out of Broomfield, CO. He was also

found to be in possession of a controlled substance and officers charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance and underage possession of marijuana and he was transported to the Larimer County Jail.

On November 17 at 10:21 p.m. police were called to a disturbance in the 1300 block of Manford Ave. Upon arrival they arrested a 26 year old female from Estes Park and charged her with unlawful possession of a controlled substance, child abuse, and possession of drug paraphernalia. She was transported to the Larimer County Jail. Also at this address was a 20 year old male from Estes Park who was charged with underage possession of alcohol. He was issued a summons and released. There was another male at the same address associated with this case, a 28 year old Estes Park male who was found to be wanted on a warrant out of Larimer County for failure to appear in court for driving without a valid drivers license and speeding. He was issued a PR bond and released.

EVFPD firefighters generally respond ice. This included: to medical calls in their personal vehi• Emergency medical cles, allowing for a faster response. On (assist EPH): 1 other incidents, firefighters respond to a fire station to respond in department ap- • Smoke Investigation: 1 • Detector/Alarm: 2 paratus with specialized equipment.

During the week of November 10, the • Fire: 1 Estes Valley Fire www.estesvalleyfire.org Estes Valley Fire Protection District (EVFPD) responded to 5 calls for serv-

Free Turkey Trot 5K At YMCA Join YMCA of the Rockies on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, November 28 for the 12th annual 5K Turkey Trot!

Online registration is now open at ymcarockies.org and strongly encouraged.

Get out and get active before celebrating the Thanksgiving holiday! Participants in costumes, those wanting to walk and babes in strollers are all certainly welcome. Dogs are also welcome, as long as they remain on a leash. Check-in at the Hempel Auditorium beginning at 7 a.m.

and the race will begin shortly after at 8 a.m. Prizes will be awarded to the 1st place female, 1st place male, and the 1st place person 16 and under. The YMCA of the Rockies Turkey Trot is free and open to the public, free-will donations will be accepted to support the camper scholarship program. Celebrate after the race in the Sweet Memorial Program Building with refreshments and door prizes! For any inquiries, please call 970586-3341, ext. 1104.

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Step Up for Wildlife On December 10th!

You care about Estes Park’s wildlife. So do we. That’s why the Wandering Wildlife Society (WWS) came into being. The WWS is an outgrowth of the Estes Valley Watershed Coalition (EVWC). After working hard for five years to restore the valley’s waterways post-flood, the EVWC is now raising money for the protection of wildlife and their habitat in the Estes Valley.

We’re working with other network organizations such as Colorado Parks & Wildlife-Northeast Region and the Estes Park Bear Education Task Force. Projects on tap for us in the coming months are improved wildlife ordinances, bear advocacy, signage, volunteer “rangers,” and public service spots to educate Estes Park visitors on ways to safely enjoy wildlife.

That’s where you come in. Colorado Gives Day is an annual event to increase philanthropy in the state through online giving. Their $1 Million Incentive Fund increases the value of every Colorado Gives Day donation you make. This year, Colorado Gives Day is celebrating their 10th anniversary. In honor of that achievement, Colorado Gives will award ten cash prizes worth $10,000 each to qualifying nonprofits.

We’re shooting for the moon. We want that 10K for the bears, elk, moose, mountain lions, eagles, pikas and all the other creatures that live here. Because they’re not just Estes Park’s bread and butter. They’re our greatest treasure.

Help us spread the word about being respectful to this magical place they—and we—call home.

Go to

https://www.coloradogives.org/COGIVESDAY no later than December 10th to make your Colorado Gives Day donation. Be sure to make the donation under the Estes Valley Watershed Coalition. And check out our two websites at wanderingwildlifesociety.org and evwatershed.org.

Wrapped Up In The Holiday Spirit Wrap And Go! Calendar tight for Christmas preparation?

Presents bought but not wrapped?

We have your solution! Relax while St. Bart’s elves wrap your presents right in front of you and no chance of getting home with the wrong present! After picking out your paper, ribbon and decoration, you get to relax sipping coffee and munching cookies (both complimentary). Take a break and cross off wrapping presents from your list.

Come to St. Bart’s Parish Hall, 880 MacGregor Avenue, Saturday, December

Traditional Thanksgiving Buffet Join us at the

Waterfront Grille located inside

The Estes Park Resort for a traditional

Thanksgiving Buffet on Thursday, November 28 10:00am – 5:00pm $55 per person $24 for kids 12 and under For reservations and questions please call at

970-577-6400 7th or 14th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to get your presents wrapped. Saturday, December 21st is a backup day in case of inclement weather on the 7th or 14th.

After you see your exquisitely wrapped packages, make a donation in payment so that St. Bart’s Women’s Group can continue to support several nonprofits groups in the Estes Park community.

or email

events@TheEstesParkResort.com Visit our website to see the full menu

www.TheEstesParkResort.com/waterfront/menus

Here is a quick glance at what we are offering, Garlic & Herb-Roasted Turkey Apricot-Dijon Glazed Ham Traditional Stuffing Sweet Potato Casserole Harvest Salad Bar And much much more!!

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Bear Tales Talk With Kim Delozier This holiday season wouldn't it be awesome to spend the evening with your family sitting in your living room chatting with retired Great Smoky Mountains National Park Biologist, Kim Delozier, about some of his most memorable bear encounters?

Once again, Wildlife for You will present a special two-hour holiday version of “Bear Tales,” an evening of bears and bear stories. Daryl Ratajczak, former curator of the Appalachian Bear Rescue, will serve as host and talk with Kim about the many amazing stories in his best-selling “Bear in the Backseat” book series. Even more exciting is you get to interact and talk with both bear special-

ists since they are live and inperson...right there in your living room!

The event takes place at 7:00 p.m.

(EST) on Thursday, December 5th. All you need is a computer or iPad to join in on the conversation.

To register ($15): wildlifeforyou.com/ RTJCZK/beartales.html Seats are limited so sign up now while they're still available. And remember, one registration allows you and your whole family to watch! See you there!

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Next week we jump with both feet into the blizzard we call The Holiday Season.

I get dizzy dodging the many holiday thoughts bombarding me like snowballs thrown by nine-year-old boys. For instance: What size turkey should I buy for 10 people? Will that be enough for everyone to take leftovers home? How many cookies do I need to bake for the cookie swap? Would it look terribly bad if I just picked my own cookies to take back home? I know I like mine. I’m not so sure about those black-pepper-parmesan numbers with candied fruit in the middle.

What is the price limit on the secret Santa gift exchange? What if I go over the limit? I don’t want to make anyone else look cheap. What if I don’t go over the limit and everyone else does? Then who looks cheap?

Am I the only person on the planet who would rather hear Karen Carpenter croon “Merry Christmas Darling” than Mariah Carey pierce our eardrums with “All I Want for Christmas is You”? And who wrote “Let It Snow” anyway? I have ornaments to make, gifts to buy, packages to ship, groceries to stock up on— the last thing I need is a snow storm to force me to stay home. How do people in the South feel about “Let It Snow” and “Frosty the Snowman”?

There are lots of articles and podcasts out there to help us weather this storm.

They encourage us to think about what is really important during this time of year. We are supposed to think about what really brings us joy, what fills our hearts and what gives us peace. Here is a compilation of questions to consider to set the right tone for this Holiday Season. [My comments are in brackets. ] 1. What is the most important thing to feel during these holidays? [My feet.]

What do I need to do to feel that? [Work in the kitchen for hours. And shop a lot.]

2. What is my top priority for this holiday? What will bring me the most joy?

[Introducing something new to the menu, like chestnuts. Because honestly, who— west of the Mississippi—has ever eaten a chestnut? You never see chestnuts in a can of mixed nuts or in a granola ingredient list. How many people do you know roast them over an open fire? When roasting, do chestnuts expand like marshmallows or burst open like popcorn? Where do chestnut trees grow, anyway?]

3. During the holidays, what causes me the most stress? [Contemplating chest-

nuts.]

[Just kidding. What causes me stress is walking out of the gym into the parking lot and finding that somebody moved my car while I was working out. It makes me feel like I’ve forgotten where I parked.] How can I minimize that stress? [Avoid going to the gym.]

4. What must I stay away from because it causes me to feel resentment, anger, or sadness? [Stuffing. The traditional sage stuffing never makes it onto my plate. I’m just not a fan, which must be why I never get assigned to make the dressing. I’ve always wanted to try a cranberry/apple/walnut (or chestnut?) stuffing but every year we have the same stale, soggy breadcrumbs.]

5. What gets me into trouble and how can I avoid that? (i. e., too much alcohol, not sleeping enough, high sugar foods, overspending, talking politics, etc.) [All of the above. Anymore, one glass of red wine gives me a headache the next morning. Then I don’t sleep enough. The one time I can get away with talking politics is when I’m playing bridge. I can say, “No trump” and my partner nods, looking seriously at her cards. The other two players at the table shake their heads. That’s politics these days.]

6. What helps me feel calm and peaceful? [Expressing gratitude. That’s what this Holiday Season is all about—both on Thanksgiving Day next week, Christmas a month later, and every beautiful day in between. Truly, we can be grateful for absolutely anything! There are the big things like family and friends and democracy and freedom. But there are gazillions of little things too: toenails, gas caps, mortar boards (imagine if we didn’t have mortar boards and we threw our car keys in the air instead), toilets, ticks (opossum have to eat too, you know), scissors, Band-Aids, the pennywhistle—and I’m only getting started.]

I am thankful for all that stuff, but what I don’t say enough is that I am grateful for you, dear readers of The Thunker.

You’re one of the big things to be thankful for. I am grateful for Kris and Gary for running my column each week and so very thankful for you, my audience.

You bring me joy, fill my heart and give me peace (after I meet my deadline!).

Thank you.

You may let The Thunker know what you think at her e-mail address, donoholdt@gmail.com. © 2019 Sarah Donohoe

SPECIAL EVENTS Friday-Saturday, Nov 22-23@7pm, Sunday, Nov 24@3pm Estes Park Repertoire Theatre presents The Kitchen Witches. This is hilarious, folks! Tickets $15. Come early for lasagna dinner on Friday evening!

Have a blessed Thanksgiving!

VETERANS SERVICES Tuesday, Nov 26 @9-11am Benefits assistance for Veterans and families.

Thursday, Dec 5 @noon-5pm Veteran readjustment counseling.

Call 970-586-6118 for an appointment.

MEETINGS Tuesday, Nov 26 @6:30 am Sunrise Rotary Breakfast and meeting @2:30pm Foundation meeting Wednesday, Nov 27 @1pm Operations Committee meeting @7pm Legion meeting

HAVE FUN! We had a winner in our Queen of Hearts progressive raffle. Jackpot was $1,844. Watch for the start of a new game in January.

Sunday, Nov 24 @11am Broncos @ Bills Come and watch with us! @6pm Bingo! Public is welcome! Fun and cash prizes for all ages!

Wednesday, Nov 27 @6:30pm Pool League meets and competes.

Sunday, Dec 1 @2:25pm Chargers @ Broncos Come and watch with us. @6pm Bingo! Sunday night bingo continues through December!

WE WANT TO FEED YOU! Friday, Nov 22 @5:30-7pm Lasagna dinner with extra trimmings $15 Friday, Nov 29 @5:30-7pm Brats & Nachos $10

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Invitation To Apply For The Estes Park Health Extended CEO Search Team To provide the opportunity for broad input on the selection of the next Estes Park Health (EPH) CEO, the EPH Board of Directors is inviting applications to the EPH Extended CEO Search Team.

In addition to the five members of the EPH Board of Directors, the Extended CEO Search Team is intended to have one additional member from each of 1.

Medical Staff; 2. Nursing Staff; 3. Clinic Staff; 4. Senior Leadership Team; 5. EPH Foundation; and 6. the Estes Valley Community.

Extended Search Team members must commit to maintaining the confidentiality of candidate information in the CEO search process and must be able to attend all team activities for the duration of the interviews and any debriefs. The current Extended Search Team schedule will include an orientation meeting and

six to eight CEO candidate initial twohour interviews that are expected to occur on the following dates and times: Wednesday December 4th 2:00-6:00 p.m.; Thursday December 5th from 1:006:00 p.m.; Friday December 6th all day; and Monday December 9th between 2:00-4:00 p.m.

To apply for one of the six positions, please email EstesParkCEO2019@gmail.com with: 1. Your email and telephone contact information 2. Which of the six groups would you represent?

3. Describe why you want to be a part of the Extended Search Team 4. Describe your qualifications to be on the Extended Search Team Deadline for applications: Monday 25November 5:00 p.m.

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Why Does Estes Park Health Need 3D Mammography Capability?

“Before we left on our seven-month Cancer Foundation, 1 in 8 women today sabbatical, my husband “suggested living in the U.S. will develop breast strongly” that I have a mammogram cancer in her lifetime. 3D mammogradone before we left. To keep phy has been shown peace, I had a 2D mammoto detect 20-65% more gram done and didn’t give it incidences of breast much more thought,” said cancer AND in earlier Lisa Taylor, Estes Park stages than 2D. The Health Marketing Director.

Affordable Care Act “Several days after that required that insurers mammogram, I received a cover the cost of call that something suspiscreening mammocious was seen and that I grams for women at needed to schedule a biopsy. various points in their You know where your lifetimes. Estes Park thoughts go when you hear Health Foundation is “biopsy.” The clinic in 87% of the way there.

Michigan was very quick to Lisa Taylor Help us bring 3D get my appointment schedmammography to Estes Park today. Go uled. When I arrived the day of my to GiveToEPH.org/3DM or call 970biopsy, the team that greeted me was 577-4370. amazing, but the procedure was less than pleasant. Then I waited the three long days for my results. My husband and I didn’t talk about the “what ifs” much, but we both knew it was all we were thinking about. Finally, the phone call came in and I was one of the lucky ones – it was negative. I did receive a new plan of care to get a mammogram every six months and use 3D technology going forward. I am very excited that the Estes Park Health Foundation has made getting the 3D technology for Estes Park a priority. I made my donation!”

In 2019, $3 million worth of capital funding requests were made by various departments at Estes Park Health. The total annual budget for Estes Park Health is $1.3 million. The work of Estes Park Health Foundation is to help cover this gap, and, this year, the Foundation is committed to bringing 3D Mammography services to Estes Park Health in 2020. According to the National Breast

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Estes Park Health Patient Portal Moves To My Health Connection

After a careful and thorough search, it was decided that UCHealth’s instance of Epic electronic health record (EHR) would serve Estes Park Health patients and providers best. Many Estes Park Health patients also see healthcare providers at UCHealth. Seamless access to clinical charts at both Estes Park Health and UCHealth will improve quality and continuity of care for our patients.

It is important to remember that while Estes Park Health will be sharing our EHR system with UCHealth, we are and will remain an independent organization.

In the change to UCHealth’s instance of the Epic EHR, we will no longer be using the FollowMyHealth patient portal and will move to the My Health Connection patient portal. This may seem confusing because My Health Connection will be UCHealth-branded. The branding is not what is important, what is important is that your EHR will now be accessible to all providers (when they have a valid clinical reason for accessing your medical information) on the Epic EHR system worldwide.

What is a patient portal?

A patient portal gives you greater visibility to your healthcare plan. The My Health Connection patient portal allows you to securely access your medical records, make appointments, receive appointment reminders, renew and refill

prescriptions, receive lab and test results online, and communicate with your provider via secure email. If you are a patient of a UCHealth provider and already use My Health Connection, you don’t have to sign up for another account. Your Estes Park Health patient information will roll into your current account. You can find complete instructions to sign up for My Health Connection at: eph.org/patients-visitors/patient-portal/.

In that location you will also find additional questions and answers about My Health Connection.

If you have additional questions about how to access your account or navigate within My Health Connection, please use https://www.uchealth.org/contact-us/ and select My Health Connection in the reason dropdown. You can also call tollfree at 1-855-395-9031.

Support Hours: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MST Depending on volumes, please allow up to one business day to receive a reply.

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Better Together Benefit Dinner Enjoy great food and good company – all for a good cause! Estes Valley Restorative Justice Partnership (EVRJP) is hosting its annual Better Together Dinner on November 24, 2019 at Mama Rose’s Restaurant, located at 338 E. Elkhorn Ave. Seating begins at 5:30 p.m.; dinner will be served at 6 p.m. Attendees will be treated to wonderful cuisine and have the opportunity to learn more about restorative justice. This year’s dinner will highlight powerful partnerships and collaboration between individuals and organizations that have strengthened restorative practices and culture in the Estes Valley community.

Thanks to the generous donation of the meal by Julie and Rob Pieper, all proceeds will benefit EVRJP and support restorative justice programming in the Estes Valley. Current programming includes Community Group Conferencing, Restorative Community Mediation, Facilitated Conversations, Community (Reentry) Circles, Student Support & Accountability Circles, Boys Council and Girls Circle. Future programming will include the addition of Community Conversations that promote civil discourse and dialogue around topics of importance to the community. Pay what you wish; contributions will be accepted.

EVRJP is a unique alliance formed in 2002 between the Estes Valley Community and Estes Park Police Department.

By facilitating proactive and responsive processes that enhance cooperation, encourage understanding and strengthen

relationships, EVRJP is building and restoring community one relationship at a time.

EVRJP is a hybrid municipal/nonprofit organization that is recognized as taxexempt by the IRS under section 501(c)(3). All donations are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law.

Learn more about Estes Valley Restorative Justice Partnership at www.estes.org/restorativejustice. RSVP to attend the Better Together Dinner at 970-577-3829 or http://goo.gl/forms/LDGtd1iTlv.

FriendsG iving TUES. NOV. 26 5PM

Music by Sugar Britches 6PM - 9PM

Vegetarians welcome

Great friends, amazing craft beer selection and mouthwatering home cooked meals...the best way to celebrate Thanksgiving. Try out a new recipe or stick with the classics...share a meal with friends, new and old.

The Barrel will provide the turkey, plates, napkins and silverware.

You bring a dish to share.

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A Night Out In Estes At Art Gala December 5th

Need an excuse to celebrate the end of elk jams and long lines into Rocky Mountain National Park? Gather for a night out in Estes at the 4th Annual EVICS Art Gala fundraiser on Thursday, December 5 from 5-8 p.m. This event will give local residents and visitors a chance to dress up (not required!), unwind and enjoy a night out in Estes.

Breweries and wineries, including Avant Garde Aleworks, Lumpy Ridge Brewing Company, Rock Cut Brewing Company and Snowy Peaks Winery, will be generously donating beer and wine for all to enjoy as we come together to support our community. Jubilations Catering

will be generously donating festive holiday appetizers, and Coco & Nilla Bee Pastries will be providing mouth watering desserts.

The Annual Art Gala will be held at the newly built Skyview at Fall River Village Resort. This inviting, rustic venue will hold the fun, free and adult only event, featuring a silent auction of generously donated art from local artists, a collection of children’s art, a giving tree and other fun ways to give.

EVICS is dedicated to strengthening and supporting families and children in the Estes Valley, by providing childcare scholarships, parent support groups and opportunities for professional development for early childcare providers. At this event, you will join your neighbors and friends for a fun night out, while simultaneously helping children and families thrive. Not a bad deal, right? So, on December 5 from 5-8 p.m., let’s show up for each other. Together, we can help our community prosper. For more information, visit: www.evics.org or call EVICS at 970-586-3055.

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It’s My Privilege.

When you’re 12 and you see how important skilled nursing is to your dying grandmother, it sticks with you.” That’s what inspired Ben to become a nurse, and it’s what shapes his highly attentive style of care.

Whether treating a case of pancreatitis or helping a patient recover from surgery, he understands that treating each patient like family is often the best route to the most successful recovery.

Ben Hetrick, RN Medical Surgical Unit

Estes Park Medical Center is now Estes Park Health. New name, same independence that puts our community 昀rst.

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Egg & I Soon To Be “The Egg Of Estes”

1700 Brodie Ave, across from High School More Information at pccrusa.org and 970-586-4404 Sunday Ser vice at 10am

Pipe Organ - Chapel Choir - Bell Choirs - Children Welcome

Beginning December 1, the Egg & I restaurant will have a new name, “The Egg of Estes” but, no worries, it will still have the same fantastic owners, same fantastic food and the same fantastic service.

Ania and Ryan Leahy and their son, Shane are excited about this new chapter in their lives. They have owned the restaurant since June of 2017. Ania said, “We are going to focus on providing the same great service and great food we have always had, but this time we will offer more locally sourced produce. Our menu will still have your old favorites, but we will elevate them a bit. In current times, we also need to become more flexible to help those with food allergies dine with us, and we’ll have things like gluten-free and vegetarian offerings such as green chili and a new vegetarian black bean patty. By next summer, we will offer a morning cocktail menu!”

Ania said, “Patrons will notice some small changes inside the building, (since things in a twenty year old restaurant start to show some wear and tear) and we will be updating a few things along

the way. The same great people will welcome you at the door with a smile.”

The Egg of Estes will have the same hours, summertime from 6:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and 6:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday and during the winter, they will open at 7:00 a.m.

Ania said, “This is going to be wonderful, we learned a lot from being part of bigger corporation, it was a great experience but now we really have the chance to be part of our community and be more creative with our menu. In the past, we were proud to donate portions of our kid’s menu sales to a national organization that supports ending childhood hunger, but now, being independent we can donate to the local youth organizations in our community as well.”

The Leahys want to send out a big thank you to all their supporters throughout the years and they invite everyone come out to The Egg of Estes and enjoy a wonderful breakfast or lunch.

Please note: all current gift cards will need to be redeemed before December 1, 2019. Thank you.

NOTICE OF VACANCY ON BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE UPPER THOMPSON SANITATION DISTRICT Notice is hereby given that a vacancy exists on the Board of Directors of the Upper Thompson Sanitation District.

The term of office expires at the next regular election on May 3, 2022. Any interested elector may file a letter of interest in such position by mail to the attention of District Manager, Chris Bieker, at P. O. Box 568, Estes Park, Colorado 80517 (2196 Mall Road), or by email to chris@utsd.org. The letter of interest must include the interested party’s residential address and an affirmation that the interested party is an eligible elector of the Upper Thompson Sanitation District. An eligible elector means a Paid advertisement

person who is registered to vote in the state of Colorado and who is a resident of the special district or who, or whose spouse or civil union partner, owns taxable real or personal property situated within the boundaries of the Upper Thompson Sanitation District, whether or not such person resides within the boundaries of the District.

For questions regarding the position, please contact the District Manager at 970 586-4544. To be considered for appointment to fill the vacancy, letters of interest must be received by Friday, December 6, 2019.

UPPER THOMPSON SANITATION DISTRICT By: Board of Directors

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Estes Park, Colorado

COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING

Gathering

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28.

Join us to celebrate this special day Food | Friends & Family | Fellowship | Free Event All Welcome | Mountain View Bible Fellowship | 11:30am to 3:00pm For more information, contact Steve Misch | Email - smisch1@msn.com

Come Join Your Community For A Thanksgiving Day Gathering

Our pilgrims will greet you, seat you, and serve you. This feast is provided to you and your friends/family at no cost due to our communitys generosity!

These photos speak for themselves… joyful, filling, friendship building, expressions of thankfulness, entertaining and, so much more!

This gathering allows you the opportunity to free up from cooking and cleaning and sit together in relaxation and conversation.

If you are not able to mobilize yourself to join us, we will deliver that feast to your home. Contact Steve Misch, smisch1@msn.com to place your order (again), no cost, and the meals will arrive mid-day on Thanksgiving.

With deep thankfulness to you, Estes Park, for allowing this “Thanksgiving Community Gathering” to be soooo successful. You make it happen and have now for 19 years.

In thankfulness, Steve Misch

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Happy 13th Birthday to the most beautiful, talented, loving and amazing daughter, Paityn!

I hope all your dreams and wishes come true!!!

Love, Mom

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Season Of Giving Art Show And Fundraiser Saturday, November 30 Elijah Holmes is pleased to once again present a community gathering to enjoy live music, local art and Elkins whisky.

Join in for the Season of Giving, Saturday, November 30, 2019 from 3-9 p.m. at Elkins Distilling Co., 1825 N. Lake Ave. Musicians 4:00- 4:50-Justin Faye 5:00-5:50-Dahlby & Nadine 6:00-6:30-Kim and James of the Mountain Town Trio 6:30-7:30-Brad Fitch and Mark Rashid 7:30-8:30-Gary Hall Artisans Elijah Holmes-Glass jewelry/art White Elk’s Visions in Glass-Blown glass art Greg Rodenmeyer-River’s Edge Woodworks Austin Holmes-Art Jeff Holoubek-Wire wrap jewelry & pointillism Beth Engle-Bleach cloth work & mixed

Estes Park Quota’s Parade Of Trees On Display At The Stanley Hotel

Members of the Estes Park Quota invite you to their display of beautifully decorated trees in the lobby of The Stanley Hotel. The decorations and variety of trees are incredible, as always.

Come browse the tables of trees and purchase tickets to enter the drawing to win your favorite tree! The Parade of Trees is held in conjunction with the Holiday Home Tour which will be held December 7.

Thirty-five wonderful creations decorated by many local businesses, nonprofit organizations and individuals are set up for you to see. Stop by and see these beautifully decorated themed trees, many with gift certificates and goodies attached.

Chances for winning these trees are being sold at the hotel front desk for: 1 ticket for $1.00, 6 tickets for $5.00 or 13 tickets for $10.00. Purchase your tickets and put your full name and phone number on the back of the ticket for your chance to win. The trees will be moved

to Good Samaritan Village just prior to the Home 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.

Quota Club would like the thank The Stanley Hotel for displaying the trees in their lobby. They would also like to thank Good Samaritan Village for hosting the trees from December 5, through the day of the Home Tour where the drawing will be held and lucky winners will pick up their trees.

Tickets for the Home Tour are now available at the Estes Park Visitors Center, Macdonald Book Shop, A La Carte or from any Quota member.

Cost for a Home Tour ticket is only $20. There will be five beautiful homes on the tour this year. Proceeds from the Home Tour go to the many community projects of Estes Park Quota.

media Otto Engle-Blacksmith art Chris & Camille – Tye dye art Special Thanks to: • Thanks to McShan at Elkin’s Distilling Co. for hosting the event • Thanks to the musicians • Thanks to the artisans • Thanks to Elizabeth Guild for large toy donations • Thanks to Antonio’s Pizza • Thank you Estes Park News Bring your toy donations for Bright Christmas and canned goods/donations for Crossroads Ministries. The box is already set up for collection! It will also be a great night to pick up Christmas gifts for your loved ones. ~Love & Light, Elijah Elijah is a glass artist that truly takes the depth of the concept to heart and puts his love and reverence for all that was, all that is, and all that will be in every piece.

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Back By Popular Demand

The Estes Park Repertoire Theatre Presents

The Kitchen Witches By Caroline Smith Produced by

Special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.

November 15, 16, 22, 23 Curtain 7:00 pm

November 24 Curtain 3:00pm

Tickets are $15.00 MacDonald Book Shop

At The American Legion Post 119 850 North St. Vrain Avenue, Estes Park, Colorado Tickets are $15.00 in advance at MacDonald Book Shop, 152 East Elkhorn Avenue or at the door.

Join us Fridays at 5:30pm for dinner and the play. For dinner reservations call 586-6118.

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Supporting Local History On Colorado Gives Day

Colorado Gives Day is the biggest single day of giving in the state. From now through Tuesday, December 10, you can support the Estes Park Museum Friends & Foundation with a fully tax-deductible donation. Schedule a donation today to

avoid a busy website on Tuesday, December 10.

The website link is www.coloradogives.org/EstesParkMuseumFriendsFoundation/overview Donations will be used in funding such activities as new Museum exhibits, preserving valuable local historic artifacts, giving researchers opportunities to access data from the collections (both online and in person), funding Friends Press publications, and presenting informative programs on Estes Park history.

The Museum Friends wish to thank all who support the Estes Park Museum, a vital organization in our community.

The Estes Park Museum Friends & Foundation, Inc., is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit dedicated to supporting the Museum through fundraising, publications, volunteerism, special projects and events. More information on the organization is available by visiting www.estesparkmuseumfriends.org.

KREV-LP104.7FM Weekly Schedule Monday-Friday 6am - 10am Morning Music 10am - 1pm Easy Listening 1 pm-3pm Afternoon Classical 3pm - 5pm Upbeat Monday: 1950-1963 Tuesday: 1964-1975 Wednesday: 1976-1983 Thursday: 1984-1999 Friday: 2000 - Current 5pm-7pm Dinner Music 7pm-9pm Grass Fed (Eclectic Rock Bands) 9pm - 11pm Jazz 11pm-6am Night Music

Saturday 6am-11am Saturday Morning Chores 11am - Noon British Rock Noon - 2pm Old Time Radio 2pm - 4pm Estes Park Spanish Radio 4pm-7pm Dinner Music 7pm-9pm Grass Fed 9pm-11pm Jazz 11 pm - 6am Night Music

Sunday 6am-8am Praise 8am-9am Sunday Morning Hymns 9am-10:00am Gospel 10am-11am Sunday Morning Hymns 11am-1pm Instrumental Music 1pm - 2pm German Hour 2pm-5pm Afternoon Classical 5pm-7pm Dinner Music 7pm-9pm Jazz 9pm - 11pm Evening Classical 11pm-6am Night Music

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“Tis The Season! Time For Red Kettle Bell Ringers

Brian Schaffer, who serves as the Executive Director of Crossroads Ministry of Estes Park, has a message to share with us. “Many of you may not know it, but The Salvation Army is actively involved in “Doing the Most Good” in our community through a partnership with Crossroads Ministry of Estes Park.

In certain areas of the state of Colorado, The Salvation Army has chosen to set up a “store front” within an existing nonprofit that aligns with their values and does what they would be doing if they had a physical location. I think this speaks highly of The Salvation Army and how they maximize their resources though collaborative partnerships. Instead of them spending a couple million dollars to construct a community service center and employ staff members to operate their programs and services, they channel funding support through the partnering organization. Crossroads Ministry has been a grateful recipient of their support for more than two decades in a variety of ways. All of the groceries purchased through the Food Bank of Larimer County is paid for through The Salvation Army. Another big way they assist us is through subsidizing the cost

of meals for participants in the Meals on Wheels program that are unable to afford the full price. This has truly been a blessing for a number of people this year. I know we’re a week away from the Red Kettle drive, but just wanted to remind you why community volunteers are ringing bells outside of local businesses during the Christmas season. They are committed to ring their bell for a few hours as a way of raising funds to support the work of Crossroads Ministry and a few other partners who are serving people in our community.”

The EP Salvation Army Christmas Kettle Kick-off is set for Friday, November 29th.

That means it’s time to gather friends, family, clubs and organizations to help fill the many bell ringing shifts available through December 24th. Bell ringers will be needed seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Safeway, downtown, and the Estes Park Post Office. Go to www.CrossroadsEP.org to sign up online. You can also call or email: 970-646-5335 or estesparkbellringers@gmail.com If you would like to send in your donation, then designate Estes Park Service Extension Unit in the memo line of your check to keep all funds local.

Please mail donations to: The Salvation Army P.O. Box 172 Estes Park, CO 80517.

LEAVE THE COOKING TO US THIS

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28 DINNER: 3PM-9PM | BAR: OPEN UNTIL 10PM ADULTS: $26.95 | CHILDREN (12 & UNDER): $15.95 Reservations are recommended but not required. Call 970-586-2332.

HOLIDAY PLATED FEATURES: Turkey or Ham Cornbread Stuffing with Turkey Gravy Roasted Winter Vegetables Mashed Potatoes Cranberry Sauce Green Bean Casserole Sweet Potato Casserole Pumpkin Pie REGULAR MENU WILL ALSO BE AVAILABLE

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“PUT ANOTHER LOG ON THE FIRE, LORD!” As another Thanksgiving Day approaches it’s a good time to examine ourselves to see just how we react to the many blessings we Americans enjoy on an ongoing basis. Are we a person who presumes on the blessings we get and, showing little appreciation, demand more of the same. There are many who tend to be. I hope we are not one.

Many years ago, one of my favorite singers, Tom T. Hall, portrayed it like this: “Put another log on the fire. Cook me some bacon and some beans. Then go out to the car and change the tire. Wash my socks and sew my old blue jeans.

Come on, baby, you can fill my pipe and then go fetch my slippers, and boil me up another pot of tea. Then put another log on the fire, and come and tell me why you’re leaving me. Now don’t I let you wash the car on Sunday? Don’t I warn you when you’re getting fat? Ain’t I a-gonna take you fishin’ with me someday? Well, a man can’t love a woman more than that. Ain’t I always nice to your kid sister? Don’t I take her driving every night?” He closes with: “So then put another log on the fire, babe, and come and tell me why you’re leaving me!”

We can imagine how a spouse or family member feels when treated in such a ‘taken-for-granted’ and ‘used’ way. No wonder there is so much ‘leavin’ in such abusive situations! That being true, do we think God lovingly accepts that kind of ‘treatment’ and ‘keeps on giving’ to those who treat Him in such a way. In the Old Testament God compares the response of His animal kingdom and their appreciation for His blessings to the lack of such from His people (Isaiah 1:2). In the New Testament, Jesus healed ten men of a horrible disease, but only one came back to say “Thanks” and praise the Lord. Sadly, Jesus said, “Where are the nine?” (Luke 17:17) Are you the ‘one’ or ‘nine’?

If we find ourselves being one of those who tends to ‘take-for-granted’ people and God, how can we change that spirit? One thing that we must is to ‘Count our many blessings, naming them one-by-one’ and quit ‘forgetting all God’s blessings’, listed in David’s Psalm 103: ‘redemption’; ‘healing’; ‘’deliverance’; ‘satisfaction’; ‘crowning with good things’. I recommend you open your Bible before Thanksgiving and get started on your ‘In everything give thanks’ journey.

Perhaps you’ve heard the story about a rancher in Wyoming who got stuck in a remote part of his ranch, miles from any help. His truck engine died and would not start, and he was hopelessly stranded…no cellphone access…no person within miles…and the weather worsening by the minute. So, what do you do? To pray seemed the only answer. Although John had never prayed before, he bowed his head and asked God to start his truck, and then, sat down and waited for his prayer to be answered. Eventually he succumbed to the cold. When he stood before God in judgment he told of his dilemma and asked God why he had not answered his prayer and started the truck. The response: “Oh, that was you! You gave my angels quite a problem. Since we had never before heard from you we assumed that the prayer was from one we knew and we started his truck in North Dakota. It’s best to keep in touch.”

The question we face: ‘Are we ‘in touch?’ I leaned over the bed of a dying man in Longmont. I could not tell if he was awake. He uttered these soft words: “Are you on ‘speakin’ terms’ with the Lord?”, and we prayed, because I was, and so was he. This Thanksgiving season, are you? If so, you have so much to be thankful for…Give thanks!

Bob Lewis

Estes Park Senior Citizens Center Menu November 25 - November 29 Monday, Nov 25 Petite Sirloin Steak (6 oz) w/ sautéed mushrooms & steamed vegetables Tuesday, Nov 26 Stuffed Chicken Breast w/ apples & roasted potatoes Wednesday, Nov 27 Beef Stroganoff w/ garlic bread & side salad Thursday, Nov 28 Closed Happy Thanksgiving Friday, Nov 29 Closed

December 2 - December 6 Monday, Dec 2 Chicken Quesadilla w/ soup of the day Tuesday, Dec 3 Swiss Mushroom Burger w/ pasta salad Wednesday, Dec 4 Country Fried Chicken w/ mashed potatoes, gravy & vegetable Thursday, Dec 5 Philly Beef Sandwich (topped with green peppers, onion & mozzarella cheese) w/ homemade chips Friday, Dec 6 Signature Salad (greens topped w/ cheese, croutons, pecans corn, craisins & tomatoes) w/ Grilled Shrimp & ranch dressing All noon meals are $5 for current EP Senior Citizens Center members and are by reservation only. Reservations must be made by 1:00 PM at least one business day in advance. Note, if you want to reserve a meal for Monday, Nov 25th, you need to call before 1:00 PM on Friday, Nov 22nd. For reservations call 970-581-2195 (Monday – Friday 9:00 am - 1:30 pm). Prepaid meal tickets and membership forms are available at the Estes Park Senior Citizens Center at our NEW location 1760 Olympian Lane.

Eat at the Senior Citizens Center or take Meals to Go! Regular hours of operation 9:00 am -- 1:30 pm Monday thru Friday.

Join or renew membership for 2019 to receive free activities & reduced meals!

Check out our website: estesparkseniors.org TriFit, Balance, Mah Jongg, crafts, games, and other activities.

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Special Book Signing At Macdonald Book Shop December 7th Macdonald Book Shop is excited to host the authors and photographer of Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park Then and Now for a book signing at the store on December 7th, 2019 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. James Pickering, Derek Fortini and Mic Clinger will all be in the shop to sign your purchase.

Completely redesigned, the book explores historic locations in Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park while comparing them with contemporary photographs.

Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park Then and Now, with more than 500 photographs, introduces the reader to 142 separate historic sites and structures, 44 of them new to this edition. Taken together these landmarks and landscapes trace the evolution of the Estes Park Region from Joel Estes' period to current time.

James Pickering, the author-editor of more than thirty books on Estes Park and the American West, was appointed Historian Laureate of the Town of Estes park in 2006. Mic Clinger, a Department of Defense analyst and engineer who lives east of Denver, started taking photographs at the age of fourteen with an old Tower camera from Sears.

In 2003, he and Pickering embarked on the ambitious project of combining photographs and history that led to the first edition of this book.

Derek Fortini, who resides in Estes Park, holds both a B.A. and M.A. in art history from the University of Denver.

He is the Director of the Estes Park Museum (since 2009).

Come in to Macdonald Book Shop and get your signed copies for Christmas presents.

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Estes Park Archives Program To Focus On Local History Books Dec. 7 shelf be assembled for under $100?

Answers to these questions and many more will be discussed at a special Estes Park Archives program on Saturday, December 7, at “Ten Letters” on 240 Moraine Avenue, in the Gaslight Square complex.

Those attending are encouraged to How many of these works constitute an essential Estes Park his- bring a book of tory library? their own they Photograph courtesy Estes Park Archives consider especially relevant to Estes Park’s hisFor Estes Park residents interested in tory, or even to their personal history as history, what Estes Park history books Estes Park residents. would be considered essential to a perOne or two invited out-of-town histosonal library? rians will be in attendance, so make sure Do twenty “must-have” reference books to schedule an hour to drop by. The free form the core of every respectable colprogram begins promptly at 1:00 p.m., lection? Are first editions of these books and plenty of parking is available this important, or do later editions contain time of year across the street. more information?

No reservations are required, and you What if someone wanted to build an don’t have to be a member to particiEstes Park library on a budget – Could a decent non-fiction grouping on a book- pate. Call 586-4889 for more information.

Congratulations to Mackenzie Clark, the Estes Park High School Student of the Week for November 22, 2019.

At Estes Park High School, Mackenzie is a part of BAMCO which is the Business and Marketing Class. She likes it because she thinks it’s cool to learn how smaller businesses work. Her biggest accomplishment of her high school career will be graduating early.

In her free time, Mackenzie likes to play with her cat, watch football with her grandma, go snowboarding and be with her friends and family.

Mackenzie’s favorite quote is, “When you focus on the good, the good gets better.” She likes this quote because she said, “It inspires me to always want to stay positive.”

After high school she wants to be a police officer, or anything in law enforcement. She loves the police force up here and wants to be just like them.

Mackenzie Clark 12th Grade

Mackenzie wished to add , “I want to say thank you to Mr. Reif, Mr. Regan, my grandparents and everyone else for supporting me and making my senior year amazing!”

Bank of Estes Park Student Legacy Award: In addition to being awarded the Student of the Week, each winner will be given the opportunity to nominate the school program of their choice for the chance to win $500. At the end of the school year, one such nomination will be randomly selected, and that school program will be awarded the $500 Bank of Estes Park Student Legacy Award, in that student's name.

Pet Association Of Estes Park Annual Spay And Neuter clinic Now through November 30th, receive $100 off your pet’s spay or neuter surgery. You must be an area resident.

Please call either the Animal Hospital of the Rockies at (970) 586-4703 or the Animal Medical Center at 970-5866898 today to schedule your appointment.

Why Spay and Neuter Pets?

Reduce the animal population Diminish kill shelters Irradicate pet euthanization Reduce the homeless pet epidemic

Spay and Neuter Pet Medical Benefits Provides pets a healthier, happier, and extended life expectancy.

Spaying female pets prevent uterine infections and breast tumors. Malignant or cancerous tumors is approximate 50% dogs and 90% cats.

Neutering male pets prevent testicular and some prostate cancers.

Call to make your appointment today!

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2019 BUSINESS BANK OF ESTES PARK The Bank of Estes Park, and specifically CEO Tim Hull, has become a powerhouse of support of the nonprofit community in Estes Park. Tim acts as Chairman of the Board for Estes Park Medical Center Foundation, serves on the Northern Colorado Community Foundation, on the board of Bright Christmas, and raises funds each year for the junior golf program.

Bank of Estes Park has become the only bank to participate in the Estes’ 1% Gives Back program. Tim has overseen the creation of a program to encourage and match employee contributions to local nonprofits; he writes and delivers over $10,000 annually in unsolicited grant funds from a bank-related donor-advised fund to local nonprofits. Tim responds to needs before being asked. He encourages tremendous giving of time, treasure and talents from the bank as well as its employees. Tim is impressively turning this small local bank into one of the largest supporters of nonprofits in the Estes Valley. Amy Hamrick (R) of Kind Coffee, former Business Philanthropist winner, presented this award to Tim. 2019 KATIE SPEER AWARD TO DIANE SHRIVER Diane Shriver is the President of the Estes Valley Library Friends & Foundation. She has been the lead volunteer, donor, thought leader, cheerleader and stabilizing force behind the creation of Cliffhanger Used Books. She came to her role as president of the foundation when books sales, which had provided the basis of fundraising support since the 1960s, faced the possibility of ending altogether. Diane has given her time, creative ideas and money to building a stronger foundation. She has done an outstanding job of recruiting new members, creating teamwork and mutual support. She has been instrumental in the success of Cliffhanger - from cleaning floors to organizing books and working shifts as a cashier. Cliffhanger Used Books opened in April 2019. The building is already paying for itself through the three residential apartments on its upper level, which are available to help recruit and retain talented library staff. Kristen Berg (R), previous Katie Speer Philanthropist of the Year, presented this award to Diane.

2019 YOUTH AWARD TO JENNIFER JOHNSON Jennifer Johnson has served as a student aide for two years. Her strong work ethic, cheerful demeanor, and academic excellence make her a leader.

Jennifer acts as the BAM Co. (Business, Accounting and Marketing) Chief Executive Officer, which is a student run philanthropic corporation at Estes Park High School. She spent countless hours of her summer break creating BAM’s new on-campus coffee shop and student lounge. Grant writing, ordering materials and organizing student teams in remodeling the shop space are but a few of the tasks this talented young woman oversaw. She is a natural leader and truly an entrepreneur at heart. This talented young lady is also a fixture on competitive sports teams. Her leadership and prowess on the athletic field garners her recognition and respect from peers and coaches alike. She volunteers her free time coaching youth sports teams.

Lydia Pita (R), previous Youth Philanthropist, presented the award to Jennifer.

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National Philanthropy Day Nearly 400 people gathered last Thursday, November 14 at the YMCA of the Rockies Assembly Hall to celebrate the volunteers, donors, and nonprofits of Estes Park.

The evening started with Nonprofit Social Hour, an opportunity for colleagues—many whom are old friends, or email friends that don’t always get to see each other across town—to gather together and cheer with their peers. Nonprofits also welcomed their donors, board members, and volunteers in celebrating a year of good work together.

Rock Cut Brewing Co. and Lumpy Ridge Brewing Co. created a joyous collaboration beer in honor of the event named PhilanHopic. Snowy Peaks Winery (a former Business Philanthropist of the Year) was there to serve their award winning wines.

A variety of elements throughout the evening recognized the 10-year anniversary of this event: founding Nonprofit Resource Center board members (who were the first to host this event in the Library) were present with special boutonnières. Christy Crosser spoke to the humble beginnings of this event: baked goods, punch, and a simple desire to celebrate and collaborate. A Hall of Fame showcased the last ten years of Business, Individual, Youth, and Enduring Service award winners.

The Estes Park Nonprofit Resource Center contributed another chap2019 ENDURING SERVICE AWARD TO KATHERINE LITTLEJOHN Katherine Littlejohn has served the Fine Arts Guild of the Rockies for over 20 years and been a major organizer for the annual Fine Arts and Crafts Festival. She also serves as producer of the plays in the Guild's Youth Theater Camp. She is passionate about offering arts experiences for youth and truly believes that the arts play an essential part in the vitality of Estes Park's quality of life. Kathy taught in the Park School District and was a critical force behind getting Kids Café to come to Estes Park. Kathy created a series of supervised learning activities to follow lunch so parents had a nearly two-hour window of free childcare. When the program grew, Kathy pushed for the Boys & Girls Club of Larimer County to offer a day-long summer program. Kathy also worked for years creating and producing the 8th grade career day for the students of the Estes Park Middle School. Ludie (L) and Bob Dickeson (R), former Enduring Service winners, presented this award to Katherine.

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Nominees PHILANTHROPY NOMINEES AND AWARD WINNERS

Celebrates Ten Years Of Good ter in the story of this great community. “Strong Nonprofits. Strong Community.” is the title of a short film that highlights all who join forces to ensure our community thrives. Volunteers, donors, nonprofit staff, board members…all who give of their time, talents, and treasure are the stars of this film, but many will recognize them as neighbors, colleagues, and friends.

Estes Valley Legacy is a collaboration of 14 local nonprofits who have worked together to raise awareness of the impact of planned giving and “make the ask.”

A planned gift (most often a bequest) is the single biggest gift a nonprofit generally receives. The group announced the end of their one-year campaign, which resulted in 70 new or uncovered planned gifts! The energy, education, and awareness of planned giving will continue in order to help financially sustain the good works of this community.

The Nonprofit Resource Center thanks all the individuals who attended this feel-good event. The YMCA of the Rockies is at the heart of making the night so successful; their generous donation of staff, food, and other resources is magnanimous.

The pull of the mountains, crisp air, and endless sunshine here in the Estes can only be outshone by the people that give back to make this valley the best it can be. Thank you, thank you!

ing awareness to locals, visitors, and businesses at the Farmer’s Market and Each year, National Philanthropy Day local lodges about the importance of locked cars and safe trash handling. The recognizes philanthropic leaders in Flinch Forward Board of Directors: our community. Nominations can be Adam Shake, David LaSalle, Ryan Utz, made throughout the year on epnonGloria Utz, Megan Hodde, Ken Zornes profit.org. An independent awards were nominated for their significant imcommittee of past winners and town pact supporting veterans and first releaders reviews the nominations and selects winners. Information provided sponders through commemorative events and service projects in their first here about nominees and winners are year.

Michael Moon was nominated for summarized from the nominators’ founding Estes ECE, Inc.; he makes the submissions. case for support of childcare initiatives ENDURING SERVICE, in Estes Park, including stakeholder KATHY LITTLEJOHN meetings, participating on the Family Nominees in this category included Advisory Board, and visiting with other Andy Morgan of The Dunraven Inn, mountain communities to develop a who has quietly hosted the largest model that works for Estes Park. Susan fundraiser for Crossroads Ministry of Roberts was nominated for her service Estes Park, Vintage, for the last five to the Women's Club, Visitor Center, years. This is one of the largest and most and McGregor Ranch. Estes Park Edusuccessful fundraisers in town due to cation Foundation's founding members: Andy’s generous donation year of year of Toni Brese, Kristen Hill, Bev Bachman, staff, time and food. Jim Pickering was Alissa Anderson were nominated for nominated for his profound impact in their efforts to establish a way for the the community as Town historian laurecommunity to donate to experiential ate, his leadership with the Rocky learning, innovation, community buildMountain Conservancy, his passion for ing, support of students and district local libraries and his commitment to staff, and wellness at the Estes Park the business community and its ecoSchools. Kurtis Kelly is often donating nomic vitality. Louise Olson was nomihis time and talent as a historical actor, nated for her instrumental role in foundhe was nominated specifically for his ing The Estes Valley Multicultural contributions to the Cinco Fiesta and Connection, an organization principally his gracious gift of civility to all citizens. serving the Hispanic folks in our comBUSINESS PHILANTHROPIST OF munity. She also created a group called THE YEAR, BANK OF ESTES PARK Estes Cares that promotes civility in Nominees in this category included the community conversations. Mary Lamy was nominated for her 30-year commit- Village Thrift Store, a volunteer run enment to the Estes Valley Land Trust, pro- terprise that benefits Estes Valley programs and nonprofits. Erik Stensland, viding leadership that has permanently protected land throughout the Estes Val- photographer and owner of Images of RMNP was nominated for his generous ley; preserving the Eagle Rock School support and advocacy of Rocky Mounwas one of Mary's most noteworthy actain National Park. complishments. She was the first to make a planned gift to the Land Trust YOUTH PHILANTHROPIST OF and has encouraged 34 other community THE YEAR, JENNIFER JOHNSON members to follow her example.

Sara Schweiger was nominated for her KATIE SPEAR PHILANTHROPIST impact on peers that face challenging OF THE YEAR, DIANE SHRIVER family transitions and relocations; she was lauded for her courage and selfThis award is named after a talented awareness. Andrea Escorcia Rodriguez grant writer and founder of the Estes was nominated as the first leader of Park Nonprofit Resource Center. Speer Youth in Action; through her activism worked tirelessly to support nonprofit she was able to bring the youth perspecwork in the Estes Valley. tive to our community but also the HisNominees in this category included panic voice. Youth in Action, an Estes Linda Moak for her fundraising efforts Park High School organization, was to bring a 3D Mammography machine nominated for their contribution to loto the hospital, and her role as “town cal nonprofits through Shark Tank, a mom,” raising many children in the live grant application process, and procommunity as well as her own. Ann Schonlau was nominated for her contri- viding the opportunity for youth to bution to the Bear Aware program, rais- serve on nonprofit boards.

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EPHS & Thespian Troope #7284 To Present Legally Blonde This Weekend Harvard's beloved blonde takes the stage by pink storm in this fun, upbeat story of self-discovery.

Get ready, Estes Park! The EPHS and Thespian Troupe #7284 is now set to present “Legally Blonde the Musical.”

Music and lyrics by Laurence O’Keefe and Nell Benjamin, book by Heather Hach. Based on the novel by Amanda Brow and the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer motion picture.

EPHS and the Thespian Troupe 7284 have been working hard on their production of “Legally Blonde the Musical.” The musical is based off of the 2001 hit movie we have all come to love! Elle Woods is a sorority girl at UCLA and is anticipating getting engaged to her long-time boyfriend Warner. What she thinks is an engagement dinner turns out to be a break up dinner. She decides that the only way to get Warner back is to follow him to Harvard Law school. Throughout the show, no one has faith in Elle Woods because of her looks. She manages to surprise them when she defies expectations while also staying true to herself. This musical is full of fun upbeat songs and is a show you won’t want to miss.

Legally Blonde Cast List Elle Woods-Arden Thompson Warner-Geo Dumont Emmett- Noel Villanueva

Paulette-Kyra MacGregor Brooke-Amelia Fichera Vivenne-Maia Faulkner Callahan-Obadiah Jones Carlos-Evan Atkins Margot-Ashley Maese Serna-Samantha Workman Pilar-Molly Larson Kate-Sydney Lewelling Enid- Skye Hester Aaron-Jack Klipstein Padamadan/Dewey-Gunnar Friesen Winthrop- Atlas Rhode Lowell- Brayden Bojan Pforzheimer- Caleb Kilgore Kyle- Shawn Mitlyng Nikos- Oliver Schweitzer Ensemble Alondra Olivas, Lizzie Doan, Bella Walker, Alex Wollett, Oliver Schweitzer, Jade Olivas, Skye Powell, Ashley Doan, Shalee Turner, Gwen Harrison, Allainah Muelener, Alanna Finch, Owen Scott, Nate Goodwin, Haddi Thompson and Tirzah Vancil.

This great show will be presented in the EPHS Auditorium on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Nov. 21, 22 and 23 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for adults are $15, student/child are just $12. Tickets may be purchased online at www.estesschools.org or at the door prior to performance.

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The Witches Are Back! Don’t Miss The Kitchen Witches This Weekend!

This is your last weekend to enjoy the Estes Park Repertoire Theatre Company’s production of "The Kitchen Witches" by Caroline Smith. Remaining shows will be performed at the American Legion Post 119 great hall November 22, 23 and 24. Curtain time is 7:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 3:00 p.m. for the Sunday matinee.

"The Kitchen Witches" is the hilarious story of two chefs with cooking shows on a local public access television station in a small town in Colorado. The two of them end up sharing a show, in spite of the fact that they have hated each other for over forty years! The results are chaos!

The EPRTC presented this play several years ago for a very limited run. It was so well received that they decided to do it again. The two lady chefs are played by CJ Jenson and Christann Higley. Elizabeth Potter plays Stephanie, the show's producer and director, Rik Forschmiedt plays Rob, the show manager and Cassie Weber does the commercials.

Tickets are available in advance at Macdonald Book Shop for $15.00 per performance, as well as at the door. The American Legion serves dinner on Friday evenings, so come for dinner and the play. Call 586-6118 for dinner reservations.

The EPRTC would like to thank the Estes Arts District for making this play possible. We would not have been able to do it without their generous donation.

– A season of thanks – REMINDS US TO CELEBRATE OUR RELATIONSHIPS.

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Sweet & Loving Pets Looking For New, Forever Homes!

2019 Collector Holiday Ornament Available For Purchase Since 1986, the Town of Estes Park employees' Helping Hands Committee has created commemorative annual holiday ornaments for purchase by the public. The proceeds from ornament sales are used to provide high school senior scholarships and assistance to local families in need. The 2019 ornament features a photo of a black bear taken in Rocky Mountain National Park by Kris Hazelton.

Ornaments are available for $14 each at several Estes Park locations: Estes Park Town Hall at 170 MacGregor Avenue, the Estes Park Visitor Center at 500 Big Thompson Avenue, and Peaks Hallmark in Upper Stanley Village. A limited number of ornaments from previous years are also

available at Town Hall.

Ornaments may also be ordered by mailing your request and payment (no cash) to the Town of Estes Park Helping Hands Committee at P.O. Box 1200 in Estes Park, CO 80517.

Please calculate your order total to include shipping costs. Shipping for one ornament is $6.00, shipping for two ornaments is $6.50, shipping for three ornaments is $12.50, and shipping for four ornaments is $13. Payment with a card is an option; however, additional fees will apply.

For more information or to pay with a card, please contact Kim McEachern at kimmceachern@estes.org or by calling 970-577-3567.

Miss Kitty is about six years old and a dilute tortie. She is very affectionate and gets along well with others.

Harley is nine months old and is very friendly, outgoing, playful and affectionate. He is good with dogs, but not quite sure about cats.

Miss Kitty and Harley are currently living at the Pet Lodge at the Animal Medical Center on Manford Avenue.

Call 586-9282 for more information or to meet these sweet cats.

Mallory is a six year old border collie mix who is looking to be an only dog right now, because she is contagious to other dogs. She is great with other dogs, however, and can be around them after her weekly treatments are done, around the end of the year. She is not good with cats. She is housebroken and has very good inside manners. Call Carolyn Fairbanks, President of the Pet Association at (970) 586-5121 for more information.

All pets are offered through the Pet Association of Estes Park, a non-profit

organization that is your local humane society. You can make a tax-deductible donation to the Pet Association by sending your check to P.O. Box 4342, Estes Park, CO 80517. For more information, contact Carolyn Fairbanks, President of the Pet Association at (970) 586-5121.

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Mark Your Calendars For The 48th Annual Holiday House!

The Elizabeth Guild Thrift Shop and Lizzie’s Boutique is currently preparing to host the 48th Annual Holiday House on Saturday, November 30. This oneday event is the largest fundraiser for the Estes Park Health Foundation serving the Estes Valley residents and visitors throughout the year As always, this great event will be held on the Saturday after Thanksgiving at the Ridgeline Hotel and we are in need of volunteers to make this event a success.

Let us know if you can lend a hand on sale day. Also, if you are a business owner you may help promote your business by donating gift certificates or items to be included in the popular Holiday House Silent Auction. Donations are tax deductible. Interested volunteers and businesses may contact Manager David, 586-7205, for more information.

Mark your calendars and join the fun on this special day. There is something for everyone at the annual Holiday House!

The Elizabeth Guild Mission: Promotes spiritual and monetary support to advance the welfare and environmental contributions to Estes Park Health, the Estes Valley and all who come and go from this special place.

Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church will hold their annual Advent Tea, Bazaar and Lunch on Saturday, December 7 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 5863287 to place advance orders for kraut burgers or to pick them up before the event. They are wonderful to keep in your freezer and only take 1.5 minutes to reheat in your microwave!

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.

There will be special tables from Lutheran Bethesda Communities with

many hand crafted items, especially fabric items. Proceeds from these tables will benefit Lutheran group homes in the Denver area. There is also a BAKE SALE and other Christmas items available for purchase.

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 world-wide mission projects.

Bright Christmas Program Helping Families In Need For 35th Year

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Holiday House

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NOVEMBER 30, 2019

9 AM TO 3 PM

RIDGELINE HOTEL 101 S. ST. VRAIN AVENUE, ESTES PARK

GREAT HOLIDAY SHOPPING!

Krautburgers Ready Now!

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES ARTS & CRAFTS BAKED GOODS CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS JEWELRY LIZZIE’S WINTER ATTIRE FREE STUFFED ANIMALS FOR AGES 12 & UNDER FROM 1 TO 3 P.M. (while supplies last)

A SILENT AUCTION WILL BE HELD 9:00 A.M. TO 1:00 P.M. WINNERS WILL BE ANNOUNCED AT 1:30 P.M. MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN CREDIT CARDS OR CASH ONLY HOLIDAY HOUSE IS SPONSORED BY THE ELIZABETH GUILD SHOP. AREA MERCHANTS, COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS AND LOCAL RESIDENTS CONTRIBUTE TO BENEFIT ESTES PARK HEALTH (FORMERLY KNOWN AS ESTES PARK MEDICAL CENTER)

Estes Park Bright Christmas is celebrating its 35th year of coming alongside families with children who need help with Christmas. We are currently gearing up for the 2019 Program.

The community support we receive to help families in need is amazing! Each Christmas we are able to help an average of 125-130 families.

Families have been “adopted” by other families, businesses, churches,

All applicants will be required to submit qualifying documents to be considered for eligibility for the program.

Please be prepared to provide us with copies of 1. Residency- a utility bill with your name and local address on it or lease/rental agreement copy 2. Income verificationfor both parents and other employed household members (pay stubs/current employment)

clubs and individuals for Christmas gifts. With the funds that are donated, we purchase food, cleaning supplies and personal care items for each family. Bright Christmas values the many community partnerships that contribute to our program, including Plum Creek Shoe stores, Estes Park Center (YMCA of the Rockies), and the Estes Valley Recreation and Park District and the Country Supermarket.

If you and your family need a helping hand this Christmas, the final sign-up for the Bright Christmas program will be held at Crossroads Ministry (851 Dry Gulch Road) this Saturday, Nov. 23 between 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Our representatives will be at Crossroads on these dates to help with the paperwork.

This is an anonymous program and only your children’s first names will be known to the sponsors.

3. Current personal identification for yourself and all school aged children If you are interested in “sponsoring” a family with children for Christmas gifts or need more information, please contact us: Jean Austin at 970 635-3302, Nancy Gregg at 970 481-4390 or send an email to brightchristmas.ep@gmail.com We will gladly match you up with a family that needs help with a brighter Christmas.

If you would like to donate a new gift to be used for any child, please drop it off at Ace Hardware or MedX. If you would like to donate a financial gift to help us with the costs of this program, please make your check payable to Bright Christmas and mail to P. O. Box 2981, Estes Park, Co 80517. We are a 501©3 nonprofit. Your help is greatly appreciated.

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Unexpected Produce From The Community Garden – Math Lessons!

What’s Happening At The Art Center The Art Center opened its latest and last exhibit of the season, “Winter Light,” featuring artists Bonnie Bowne and Susan Anderson. The exhibit highlights the oil paintings, photography and jewelry

by Bowne and ceramics by Anderson.

Bonnie’s mother Lea was in attendance at the opening reception since this show is in part honoring the memory of her daughter. This show is open until December 23. With holidays coming upon us, the Art Center offers a variety of art, including ornaments, for sale as gifts for the season. Come and enjoy the talents

6th grade students making salsa, spring 2019.

By: Claire Hanson, with Carol Carner

Sixth-grade students at Estes Park Middle School are learning math skills by way of the Community Garden.

Carol Carner, Middle School math teacher, had an idea that a visit to the nearby Community Garden could be a jumping-off point for strengthening skills in multiplication, division, fractions and conversion of measurements.

She also thought that the garden project might inspire using those skills to make a tasty snack that the whole class could share.

A garden has many purposes, and the Estes Valley Community Garden (EVCG) is many things to many people here. One part of our mission is to include children in garden activities, and Carol’s use of the garden as inspiration is one way that EVCG supports that mission.

During late spring 2018, the 6th grade math classes visited the garden. Teams of two to three students toured the plots, selected a plot and photographed everything growing in it. They identified each type of plant, and then researched a recipe that would use at least three of those plants.

Each group presented their photos and recipes, and each class voted for their favorite. A salsa recipe won, so that became the basis for math skills lessons for the rest of the school year.

Students worked with multiplication, division and fractions to double and triple the recipe quantities, and to divide it in half or thirds for a smaller quantity.

Carol developed a set of worksheets that she has refined for use again this year.

Part of the garden-to-recipe concept was learning how to measure ingredients and to convert from U.S. measurements – cups, teaspoons, tablespoons – to U.K. (metric) measurements like liters, milli-

Center artist members, including other works in oil painting, watercolor, pastel, jewelry, ceramics, charcoal, graphite, glass, wood, sculpture, fiber, photography, printmaking and mixed media.

Winter gallery hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday. The gallery is closed Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays through mid-May. The Art Center of Estes Park is a nonprofit organization which provides a facility to support the work of local and regional artists, striving to promote ex-

Photo by Ruby Bode

liters and grams. Using equipment from the Consumer and Life Skills classroom the students used measuring cups and measuring spoons to deduce relationships between the different measures.

Next, they made a shopping list of what was needed for the recipe, calculating the amount of each ingredient needed for the whole class, and researching prices of each item. Parents donated ingredients and helped on prep day. Students chopped and measured and combined, and guess what – salsa!

Multiplication! Division! Fractions!

Volume measurement! If you are working towards preparing a food that you will get to eat, math can be fun all year long.

The EVCG Board is excited to have Estes Valley School District involved in using the Garden as a part of the students’ life skills learning. In addition to these math students, 3rd grade teacher Erinn Wharton sponsors the Elementary School Garden Club, an afterschool activity where the students plan, plant, maintain and harvest the three plots designated for their use. Students were proud to provide quite a lot of veggies for salad in the Elementary School cafeteria in past growing seasons. And the current 6th-graders are well into their garden-math project at this point in the school year.

Carol extends special thanks to Micheal Torrey and Carrie Martin, Consumer and Life Skills teachers, for providing the kitchen supplies, support, and space to make this project successful, and to Amy Plummer, school volunteer, who was with us every step of the way.

Carol Carner has been teaching middle school math for 20 years and is always looking for creative ways to engage her students in the learning process. She enjoys growing herbs on her sunny deck, and eating fresh garden vegetables!

Claire Hanson has just finished her 4th season growing mostly greens at the Community Garden, was a Board member from 2016-2019, and continues to volunteer on the EVCG Publicity Committee.

of our member artists and find that special gift.

Cathy Goodale will conduct her final class of the year. “Painting with Cathy Goodale” will be held on December 4, from 10-4 at the Art Center and will focus on Painting Santa Without Using Edges. For further information, contact the Art Center at 970-586-5882.

Also on display in the gallery will be the outstanding work of the other Art

hibition, education, and excellence in the visual arts. Proceeds benefit the artist and contribute to the Art Center’s education and community outreach.

The Art Center is located at 517 Big Thompson Avenue, in Middle Stanley Village, below Safeway and above Subway. For more information, please call the Art Center at 970-586-5882 or visit our website at www.artcenterofestes.com.

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Upcoming Events Of “We Believe In Estes Park”

A Community Outreach Project Newcomers has partnered with the Town of Estes Park and others to ring in the holiday spirit, working directly with the Police and their Auxiliary, Estes Valley Community Center, Estes Valley Library, American Legion Post 119, and the Estes Valley Recreation and Park District to support their community events. Through our efforts, children, families and seniors will be hosted during the holiday season.

Estes Park Tree Lighting Ceremony in Riverside Plaza Saturday, November 23rd – 3:30-5:30 This is a town-sponsored traditional holiday event open to the public. Everyone will celebrate with Santa, Mrs. Claus,

and a host of merry Elves and Toy Soldiers as the Estes Park mayor flips the switch to light the holiday trees. Our Newcomers troupe of elves and toy soldiers will mingle with the crowd and help families take photos with Santa.

Catch the Glow Parade on Elkhorn Avenue Friday, November 29th – 5:30-7:30 Join the biggest event of the season! As dusk falls the day after Thanksgiving, the magic begins to unfold. Bands come down the street playing favorite Christmas songs with tiny white twinkly lights reflecting in the bright polished brass.

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Tiny Tots with Santa and Mrs. Claus at American Legion Post 119 Saturday, December 14th – 9:00-12:00 Floats loom from the night, with more This event is sponsored by American and more lights adding to the mystery Legion Post 119 and the Estes Valley and magic of Christmas. Newcomers is Recreation and Parks District. The activhosting the grand finale of this huge ity is organized by American Legion town event, which includes Santa and Post 119 staff, and Santa and Mrs. Claus, Mrs. Claus joined by elves and toy solelves and toy soldiers will add to the fesdiers. With holiday music broadcast tive holiday spirit. Elves will assist staff outdoors throughout the town to set the in helping families with crafts and assist scene, before the parade you can stroll children and families with photo sesthe magical downtown and visit with sions with Santa.

Santa Claus at his workshop in the “We Believe” Inn from 11:00-2:00. The Sponsors and Participants lighted Christmas parade begins at 5:30 • Newcomers Club and runs the length of Elkhorn Avenue.

• Town of Estes Park All activities are free.

• American Legion Post 119 Photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus in • Estes Park Police and their Auxiliary the “We Believe” Inn • Estes Valley Community Center • Friday, November 29th – 11:00-2:00 6:20 • Estes Valley Library • Saturday, November 30th – 11:00-2:00 This event is sponsored by the Estes Valley Library. Elves and toy soldiers will • Estes Valley Recreation and Parks • Saturday, December 7th – 11:00-2:00 assist library staff in organizing crafts for District Photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus are sponsored by New- children and writing letters to Santa. The event comers and the Town of Estes Park includes a theatrical and are held in the reading of the Polar Express story and a trolley “We Believe” Inn, ride to enjoy the local the small cabin in the parking lot be- holiday lights. Elves will hind the Estes Park escort families from the Police Department library to the “We Believe” Inn for children to and Town Hall. deliver letters to Santa Elves will assist and assist families take Santa in welcomphotos with Santa and ing children and their families. Toy Soldiers will also assist the waiting families, handing out candy canes and spreading the holiday spirit. Families will be escorted from the warming area to the “We Believe Inn” for photos.

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Rotary Names Friendship Card Photo Contest Winner By: Rita DuChateau

Marlene Borneman has been selected as winner of the photo contest for the Rotary Friendship Card 2020 design.

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Her favorite cameras include a Canon For more information on the FriendPowerShot SX40 and an Olympus E-M5 ship Card, contact Karen Thompson by MarkII. She works with both zoom and email at epfriendshipcard@gmail.com. macro lenses for her nature photography.

The winning photo was selected from 44 entries, judged in two rounds. The image of Twin Owls at sunrise garnered support from Rotary board and club members that participated in judging.

“I’m thrilled and proud to represent this Friendship Card with the photo, ”Borneman added.

Borneman will receive photo credit and two Friendship Cards.

The 2020 Friendship Card will be available for purchase in early December at various locations around Estes Anne Slack congratulates Marlene Borneman, winner of Park. The $10 disthe Friendship Card Photo Contest on Nov. 14.

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Seeking Help With Eagle Scout Project Hi, my name is Brandon Marquart. I am 15 years old and I am a Life Scout with Troop 8 here in Estes Park. I just started working on my Eagle Scout project. I am building a wind shelter on the west side of the dog park. I chose this for my project because I wanted to do something that would benefit the community for a long time.

In order to complete my project, I am seeking financial help to pay for the needed supplies. If would like to help support this project, you can stop by Classic Hair Designs, or Rambo’s Liquor and drop off cash or a check in a jar designated for this project.

You can also mail a check to Kevin Marquart, 638 Pine Tree Drive, Estes Park, CO 80517. Please make checks out to Troop 8.

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Scott Thompson earns internationally recognized designation for performance in luxury real estate.

Scott Thompson with Coldwell Banker, Estes Village Properties, recently earned The Institute for Luxury Home Marketing’s Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist™ (CLHMS) designation in recognition of experience, knowledge, and expertise in high-end residential properties.

Thompson joins an exclusive group of real estate professionals who have completed The Institute’s training and have a proven performance in the upper-tier market.

The specialized training and ongoing membership with The Institute provide Thompson with the knowledge and tools to better serve clients. The CLHMS designation provides evidence of the successful commitment to service at the highest level. “My goal is not to just help you buy or sell your home, but to provide my clients with excellent information that will allow them to make great decisions. My service is backed with a written guarantee,� said Thompson.

Scott has been a Real Estate Advisor in Estes Park since 2007 specializing in resort and vacation properties, luxury homes and helping empty nesters find their perfect home for retirement living. He is Quality Service Certified, a Certified Mountain Area Specialist, a Master Certified Negotiation Expert and Smart Home Technology Certified.

Coldwell Banker has awarded him with the International Sterling Society Award, International Presidents Circle Award and the International Presidents Elite Award. He was recognized by his peers as the 2014 Realtor of the Year and served two terms as the Estes Valley Board of Realtors President. Scott serves through various opportunities at Summit Church and The Rotary Club of Estes Park.

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2020 Estes Park Wine And Chocolate Festival Tickets Now On Sale The Town of Estes Park’s Events Division, in partnership with the Estes Park Wine Festival, is pleased to announce that tickets are now on sale for the third annual Estes Park Wine and Chocolate Festival. This event will take place at the Estes Park Event Center Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, from noon to 5 p.m. Ticket prices are $40 for an individual and $70 for a couple. They can be purchased online at www.epwineandchocolate.com or at the Event Center office, 1125 Rooftop Way, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday-Friday.

Tickets to this event sold out well in advance of the event in 2019.

Festival guests will receive samples from wineries and chocolatiers, browse

other vendor’s wares, and enjoy live music. Admission includes a souvenir wineglass and a tote bag designed for carrying several bottles of wine. A designated driver ticket, which does not include the glass, wine samples or the tote bag, is also available for $10. The Town of Estes Park will provide a free shuttle for guests the day of the event.

Local wineries, chocolate shops and vendors are invited to apply for booth space at this event. For more information about the event or how to get involved, visit www.epwineandchocolate.com, or contact Events staff at events@estes.org or 970-577-3905.

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Planet Partner: Bestway Painting

Soon The Holiday Begins By: Judi Smith

By: Judi Smith

Way back in the 1960s, the Poudre River in Weld and Larimer Counties was clogged with debris. The presence of plastic bags, aluminum cans, discarded picnic items, and the tangles of used fishing line interfered with the development of an idyllic waterway, designed to foster a bonding of nature and mankind.

A young man named Timothy Stolz, actually still in high school, founded a massive cleanup to “Save the Poudre River.” Little did he realize the effect on his future.

That was 1965. It wasn’t his first experience as a volunteer, nor would it be his last. Today, Tim has 50 years of experience in the non-profit world and various forms of education. This ranges from nature and animal causes to economics and union activity to some medical (education and volunteer) effort and includes, as he puts it, a Doctorate Degree in the School of Hard Knocks. During this time he worked for the US Postal Service, spent 17 years as a professional pianist (in the Estes Valley), and created Bestway Painting. Tim and his crew provide interior and exterior painting for residential and commercial customers.

Add to that plaster and drywall, pressure washing, and handyman services that include assorted “Honey Do” skills. Got an unusual request? Look them over www.bestway-painting.com or give them a call (see below).

As years went by and population expanded, landfills expired and new solutions were needed. Colorado began to realize that throwing “out” was gobbling up land that could be put to better use.

Gradually, it became clear that people often thought “just one” didn’t hurt and that laws would be required before it was too late to recover. One of the very first legislative attempts barred hazardous materials from trashcans.

Enter, in 2015, the Paint Care system that appeared to be an ideal solution.

Paint and related products would be collected and reprocessed. A fee on each sale of applicable product would support the program. (Currently, that fee is 75 cents per gallon.) The new law also provided that a collection facility for used

paint would be located within 15 miles of every home in Colorado. That part did not quite work out. In 2015, the closest disposal locations to Estes were Fort Collins and Boulder. The Recycling Committee, try as we might, could not find a viable solution.

Then, out of the blue, I got an email from Tim, as Bestway Painting, who thought he could be instrumental in developing a collection possibility. That first one-day collection. as a part of Estes Recycles Day netted 4,400 gallons – but Tim had further plans. Bestway Painting offered to pickup the paint as a service throughout the Estes Valley, meaning handling would be provided by trained personnel. Tim expected to remove a total of 10-12 tons of hazardous material from the Estes Valley. Within seven months, he had surpassed 24 tons!

According to Tim, “The process to recycle paint and stain begins with the separation of latex, oil, and hazardous paints and their safe storage while awaiting Paint Care pickup, which happens about once every six weeks.” We have so much used paint in the Estes Valley that Tim has had to rent extra storage space. Bestway reuses what they can. Latex paint (and sometimes oil based as well) can be re-blended with similar product and/or new tints to create new, reusable paint (which can be a savings for certain qualifying projects).

Non-salvageable oil paints can become fuel additives and no longer useable latex products can be used to manufacture road base. Bestway painting accepts spray paint, mineral spirits, caulk, putty, artist paint, automotive paint, latex and oil paint and stain products. Questions?

Contact Tim. 970-518-4001. testolz@hotmail.com 970-518-4001 Recently, the Bestway Painting Paint Recycling program passed the 100 ton collection mark. This means they have removed 200,000 pounds of paint and related products from the Estes Valley.

Mayor Todd Jirsa plans to read a proclamation Tuesday, Nov. 26, at Town Hall just before the trustee meeting. Come by and congratulate Tim and his company on a job well done.

Christmas (Thanksgiving to New Year’s) is my favorite time of year – always has been. I love searching for family gifts, planning holiday dinners, and decorating the house, inside and out. I look forward each year to seeing Santa arrive in the parade and to the anticipatory excitement of the children as well as the behavior it generates. But the best part is the gatherings, be it decoration making, Christmas morning, full blown holiday dinners, or even the annual update letters.

However, there is a downside. As a nation, we raise the wasting bar at Christmas – higher than most other countries.

We waste more food. We use more onetime use items, “just this once.” We buy things that turn out to be unwanted by the recipient. We decorate the house with “stuff ” we have nowhere to put when done celebrating. With some careful planning, we could avoid contributing to that 25% rise in the disposal industry that follows our annual events.

Since Thanksgiving is just around the corner, let us start by considering the effects of the Christmas (or Chanukah, Diwali, Kwanza, Solstice) cuisine. Food consumption is a very important part of the holiday experience: edible decorations and gifts, cookies and candies, contributions from Santa to the holiday fare, desserts, as well as traditional breakfasts and dinners, plus the usual round of year-end parties. If we are not careful, we may lose a tremendous amount of undoubtedly wonderful delicacies to spoilage and poor planning. Preventing this after effect, while sticking to tradition and incorporating every memory that deserves to be recreated for the new generation on the scene, takes careful preparation and forethought. Nevertheless, it can be done.

We have all heard the adage, “Don’t go to the store hungry.” It holds a lot of truth. If you eat just before your weekly shopping trip, you are less likely to overbuy. There is, however, another, more

important caveat. Never go to get groceries without a list. If you really want to cut food waste, preplan your weekly menus. Figure out what you need to buy and list those items. Never buy more than one impulse item per trip. Many such purchases are, six-months later, still collecting dust on the shelf. This is even more important when planning a big celebration. Estimate how much food will be consumed – and stick to the estimate. Buy only what you will use.

Need help with the calculation?

Www.savethefood.com has a “guestimator.”

No matter how carefully you computate, invite your guests to bring their own take-home boxes to help you disseminate those unavoidable leftovers.

And research creative recipes to use them anyway. Be prepared. Clear perishable food to the refrigerator in a timely manor. Then, the day after the party, don’t wait. Address what remains, planning the coming meals and freezing what cannot be eaten before spoiling.

Save the Food (above) also has a food storage database (Choose “Storage.”)

More detailed, but a bit more difficult to access is https://extension.colostate.edu/topic-areas/nutrition-food (Choose “Food Safety Works”) or that same CSU Extension Office also has an “Ask the Expert” button.

Naturally, go to great lengths to avoid one-time use of disposable plates and bowls, napkins, cups or glasses, straws, plastic flatware and tablecloths. There is something to be said for great grandmother’s fine china. It may be the young folks only opportunity to see it. Then again, there is an equal argument, since most family dinners are a collaborative effort, to have your guests bring their own potluck dishes and take them home. And sometimes there is a bond formed when everyone helps to clear away and clean up before pie.

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Bestway Painting Recycles More Than 100 Tons Of Paint & Stain Dear Editor: As someone who has both a personal and professional stake in the health and well-being of our aquatic systems here in Colorado, I want to sincerely thank and congratulate Tim Stolz and Bestway Painting for their wonderful efforts to recycle unused paint and stain in the Estes Valley. To date, they have safely and properly disposed of more than 100 tons—that’s 200,000 pounds!—of old paint and stain, and facilitated its transport to a company called Paint Care in Denver.

Too many people believe it is all right to simply pour unused paint and stain down a drain, with the thought, “Out of

sight, out of mind.” Fish, other aquatic wildlife, terrestrial wildlife, and our downstream neighbors pay the price for such thoughtlessness.

Never in my wildest dreams did I ever envision that so much unused paint and stain was just waiting for disposal in the Estes Valley! Collections by Tim and his wonderful crew continue daily at their office.

Volunteer efforts and milestones like these should be applauded loudly. Tim and crew, thank you, and we all applaud you!

Bill Manci Fisheries Technology Associates, Inc. Fort Collins

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Jr. Bobcats Thank American Legion Post 119 And Community For Their Support This Season The Estes Valley Youth Football Team, affectionately known as the Jr. Bobcats, would like to extend a special thank you to the American Legion Post 119 Dan Scace for allowing the use of their great hall for the team’s end of season banquet.

The weather forced the team to cancel previously made plans at the last minute and the Legion saved the day with their generous offer to use the hall. Team banquets are always a great way to get together to close out a season and celebrate the hard work of all the players.

Thank you to all at the American Legion Post 119 for accommodating the team and their families and for supporting the Youth Football Program.

It certainly takes a community coming together supporting a youth sports program to make it successful and the Jr. Bobcats owe a great many thanks to this community for its support. The team extends its heartfelt gratitude, in no particular order, to the following for their tremendous support of the 2019 Estes Valley Youth Football Program: Grant Cole of Cole Excavating for sponsoring the Jr. Bobcats this year, Estes Park Domino’s Pizza for their generous donation to feed the Jr. Bobcats and the visiting Muddogs at the only home game this year, Tom Creech and the EPHS Athletic Department for their part in making the home game happen and be a wonderful success, EPHS Student Athletes Elijah Kitchen, Brandon Kossuth, Collin Reetz, Reece Arnold and Aubry Kinley for volunteering their time on a Saturday night to referee the home game and offer additional support at that event, Rick Thompson at BTEC for getting the player’s names on their jerseys, Kera Connour for donating her time and talent to capture team photos, Thad Sundrla for his generous donation to the scholarship fund, Estes Park Napa for their donation and ongoing support, Allnutt Funeral Service for their donation and ongoing support, Estes Park Rent all for their donation and support, The

Bobcat Boosters for their ongoing support of Estes Park Athletic Programs including Youth Football, Abbey and Larry Chase and the Loveland Youth Athletic Association for their ongoing support and effort to keep youth football in Estes Park, Brett Rasmussen and the MacGregor Ranch Crew for hosting a very important morale boosting preseason team dinner, Jodi Rasmussen , Kara Steckline and the EPHS Volleyball team for organizing and operating concessions at the home game, The Estes Park News for its ongoing support and thank you to any of you that adopted a duck last year at the Duck Race to support the Estes Valley Youth Football Program. The team would also like to thank its volunteer coaches, Coach Geoff Adams, Coach Mark Baudino and Coach Eric Scott for their time, sacrifices and commitment to this program.

Additionally, this season would not have happened were it not for the efforts of team coordinators Jennifer Scott and Aimee Baudino. Thank you both for going above and beyond to save this season and for your ongoing support of the players all season long. Finally, thank you to the parents for your continued support of your players and this program, this wonderful community, football fans everywhere and anyone else who helped to make this season happen.

Truly, thank you all.

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Partners Mentoring Youth is actively seeing volunteers who are interested in becoming Community Based Mentors.

Bonus if you are bilingual in English/Spanish as that would really benefit a couple of youth in our Nexus program who are waiting to be matched.

Please contact kathyw@partnersmentoringyouth.org or call 970-577-9348.

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Key Club And Youth In Action Partner To Help The Community

By: Raeanna Sherman & Serena Wendell

On Halloween evening, fourteen members of the Estes Park High School Key Club got together to give candy out to the local shops before trick-or-treating commenced.

Locals donated candy at Safeway in order to give out to all the shops in town participating in trick-ortreating.

Safeway also donated a lot of candy on their own behalf for

paper products for the local Crossroads to do a Thanksgiving food drive. They gave out papers containing a list of items at the front of Safeway, asking people who were willing to donate to grab some of the products on the list and drop it off at their table located outside.

Safeway has been a huge contributor to the community, so thank you to Safeway

Benefits To Working With A Personal Trainer

I had the opportunity to follow Bethany Matthias as she took an Estes Valley Community Center member through a personal training session. She began the session by asking what goals he would like to achieve, and then followed up with questions about exercise experience and current fitness level.

These are just some of the benefits of working with a personal trainer.

According to Bonnie Crow, in a 2017 article written for Livestrong.com, a qualified personal trainer will start out exactly as Bethany did, defining goals as well as

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the shops. The Key Club members volunteered to hand out the candy before the event began.

As well as this, Key Club and Youth In Action partnered on November 16th to collect food and

current fitness level and any medical or physical limitations in order to create an individualized program that will help achieve those goals safely, through proper technique and form.

Some of the most important benefits of working with a personal trainer are mental. Crow commented, “One of the most crucial roles of the personal trainer is to motivate you to succeed in your goals and to cheer you on to do your best.

Exercising is supposed

to be fun. An effective trainer will show you how to avoid boredom with your workout, as well as how to push yourself to succeed when you feel like giving up.”

A good personal trainer will hold your feet to the fire and keep you accountable to progress toward your fitness goals.

One of the benefits of being an annual member at the Estes Valley Community Center is a 30-minute personal training session. If you are a member and haven’t used this fantastic perk, call 586-8191 and sign up with one of our eight highly qualified personal trainers. Stay tuned for our Black Friday specials from November 29 to December 4; there are two personal training package discounts!

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Estes Fly Tyers Group Volunteers Needed

AARP Tax-Aide Program is accepting applications for volunteers to assist local senior and low income taxpayers in preparing their 2019 income taxes.

Training will be provided in mid-January and volunteers are certified by AARP/IRS. Tax preparation is from February 4 through April 13. Deadline for application is December 7, 2019. Please

call Pat at 970-231-8417 or Don at 303887-1106 if interested.

The Estes Fly Tyers group meets at the Estes Valley Library in the Makerspace Room on the second floor. Meetings take place the first Tuesday of each month, from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Tuesday, December 3 Tuesday, January 7 Tuesday, February 4 Tuesday, March 3 Tuesday, April 7 Tuesday, May 5 What to bring: your own vise, tools and materials

The idea of the group is to get together and tie flies, share ideas and techniques.

You tie the flies you want, restock your box and find out what is working in the Estes area. All skill levels are welcome, if you are not a fly tyer, you are welcome to come and observe. No fees, its free!

Questions, please contact Frank Drummond at 303-810-4538 or email frank@brushcreekcane.com or Susan Underwood at underwoodsusan54@gmail.com

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Things To Do With Estes Valley Recreation And Park District All programs are at the Estes Valley Community Center unless otherwise noted. This list is just a small portion of the wide variety of EVRPD programming! Visit evrpd.com for additional information as well as complete class, program, event and activity listings. To register, call 970-586-8191 or visit evrpd.com.

Thanksgiving Holiday Hours: Wednesday, November 27: 6 a.m.-6 p.m., closed on Thanksgiving Day, Friday, November 29: 6 a.m.-6 p.m., back to regular hours for Saturday and Sunday. Senior Services will be closed on Thanksgiving Day and Friday, November 29.

DANCE Sweatin’ to the 80s: Jan Tenzer’s 80s aerobic dance class inspired by Richard Simmons Tuesdays and Fridays from 1-2 p.m., Lower Fitness. $5 Drop-in.

Intro to Line Dancing and Line Dance Party with Jan Tenzer Weekly on Sundays; 1-1:50 p.m. (Intro to Line Dancing), 2-2:50 p.m. (Line Dance Party) $5 drop-in or $8 for Intro to Line Dancing and Line Dance Party taken together.

HEALTH AND WELLNESS Tai Chi for Arthritis (all levels) with Mike Curtiss Fridays, Now thru October 25; 10:1511:15 a.m. $10; drop-in.

LIFELONG LEARNING The Great Courses® Lecture Series; The World’s Greatest Churches This week: Winchester Cathedral and The Cathedral of Siena Weekly on Mondays through December 12; 10-11:30 a.m.

Free; drop-in. Discussion facilitated by Lois Sumey

The Supreme Court and American Society Weekly on Tuesdays; 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. (ages 18+) Free; drop-in.

SPORTS Drop-in Ping Pong Thursdays, 4-9 p.m. (all ages) Lower level; included with daily admission or membership; drop-in.

Pickleball Open Gym Hours Monday thru Saturday: 8-10 a.m., Thursday: 6-9 p.m. (1 court), Sunday: 24 p.m. (1 court) Included with membership or daily admission, drop-in.

Pickup Basketball Open Gym Hours Wednesday, 6:30-9 p.m., Sunday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Included with membership or daily admission, drop-in.

YOUTH ACTIVITIES AND RECREATION Youth Indoor Tennis Lessons December 4-20, Wednesdays and Fridays, 3:30-4:30 p.m. (Pre-k thru 6th grades) $40 per player; register before December 4.

Creative Corner Wednesdays, after school; (All school ages and grades welcome!) $5 per artist; drop-in.

Gamer’s Corner Fridays, after school; (All school ages and grades welcome!) $5 per gamer; drop-in.

Family Playgroup Wednesdays, 10-11 a.m. (ages 0-5) Free and open to the public; drop-in.

SENIOR AND ADULT ACTIVITIES Movie Time! The day before Thanksgiving dinner, join us to

watch Breakfast at Tiffany’s.

Wednesday, November 27; 12:30 p.m.

Free, concessions available for purchase. Drop-in.

Jingle and Mingle!

Wednesday, December 4; 1-3 p.m. Photos with Santa, tree decoration, crafts and more.

Free; please pre-register at 970-5868191.

Enjoy Coffee, Snacks and Conversation!

Tuesdays, 10-11 a.m.

Free; drop-in.

Palette Pals Open Art Studio Mondays, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. (ages 18+) Free and open to the public; drop-in.

Bring your own materials and projects.

Rocky Rollers Wii Bowling Mondays, 10-11 a.m. (ages 18+) Lower level; free; drop-in.

Drop-in Mahjong Mondays, 12:30-4 p.m.; Fridays, 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. (ages 18+) Free and open to the public; drop-in.

Community Bridge Thursdays, Lessons: 11:15 a.m.; Games: 12:30-4 p.m. (ages 18+) Call Lloyd Parker for info or to play; 970-581-3505.

Free and open to the public; drop-in.

Drop-in Cribbage Thursdays, 2-4 p.m. (ages 18+)

Free and open to the public; drop-in.

Drop-in Chess Thursdays, 3:30-4:30 p.m. (all ages) Free and open to the public; drop-in.

AQUATICS Join the EVRPD Aquatics Team– NOW HIRING LIFEGUARDS! Flexible schedule - Help us keep swimmers safe while they’re having fun!

For more info, call our Aquatics Manager, at 970-480-1308.

MARINA Lake Estes Marina Store and Docks: Boat rentals closed for the season.

GOLF AND DISC GOLF Estes Park 18-Hole Golf Course Closed for the season. Driving range is open, but range tokens must be purchased at the Lake Estes 9-Hole course.

9-Hole and Disc Golf Course Open 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., weather permitting, and 3-4 p.m. on nice days. $8 green fee for 9 holes, $7 for residents. $5 disc golf green fee for unlimited holes per day. Motorized carts available for disc golf or ball golf at $10 per person.

REGISTRATION To register for these programs or for more information about the district happenings, visit evrpd.com or call 970-5868191. You can also register in person by visiting the Estes Valley Recreation Center at 660 Community

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Winning Entries Announced At Last Weekend’s Beautiful Table Settings Event The Lodge at the Stanley Hotel was the festive setting for last weekend’s Creative Colorado Table Settings, hosted by the Estes Park Museum Friends & Foundation. Now completing its fourth year, the event was the biggest and most successful to date. Participants tapped into their creativity and assembled lively and inviting table settings around the theme, “Books and Movies, Then and Now”.

Using a specific list of criteria, this year’s judges selected blue, yellow and red ribbon winners in six major categories. The judges remarked that this was an especially notable year for the high quality of presentations, which made it difficult to narrow down the winners. Here is the roster of this year’s blue-ribbon-winning tables in the six major categories, as well as the 2019 People’s Choice award: • Formal / Individual: Becky Finger, “An Angel Story” • Informal / Individual: Becky Finger,

“How the Grinch Stole Christmas” • Freestyle / Individual: Julie Farnham, “E. T.” • Formal / Group: Vicki and Josh Henderson, “Gone with the Wind” • Informal / Group: Barbara and John Floyd, “It was a dark and stormy night” • Freestyle / Group: Karen Risely, Ladies’ Hiking Group, “The Polar Express” • People’s Choice: Karla Van Drie, “Little House on the Prairie” The planning committee expresses its gratitude to the Stanley Hotel for donating the space to host this year’s event.

In addition, appreciation goes to these many important sponsors and contributors, without whom the event would not be possible. Alphabetically, they are: the Antiquarians Club; Bank of Colorado, Bird and Jim’s Restaurant, Marty Casey, the Chrysalis Gift Shop at the Stanley, Colorado Homestead, Dona Cooper;

An Angel Story - Becky Finger

ing: Estes Aerial Tramway; the Estes Park www.estesparkmuseumfriends.org.

News, the Estes Park Trail-Gazette, Fall River Antiques and Coins, Bobbie Heisterkamp, Kind Coffee, Nina Kunze, Macdonald Book Shop, Phil Moenning, Nicky’s Steakhouse, Cheryl Pennington, Seasoned—an American Bistro, Smith Sign Studio & Wishes Fulfilled, Neal Standard, the Stanley Hotel, Wynbrier Ltd. Wildlife Gallery, and the YMCA of the Rockies.

Creative Colorado TableSettings is an annual fundraiser for the Estes Park Museum Friends & Foundation, Inc. The Estes Park Museum Friends & Foundation, Inc., is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit dedicated to supporting the Museum through fundraising, publications, volunteerism, special projects and events.

More information on the orThe Polar Express - Ladies Hiking Club ganization is available by visit-

ET the Extraterrestrial - Julie Farnham

Gone with the Wind - Vicki and Josh Henderson

How the Grinch Stole Christmas - Becky Finger

It was a Dark and Stormy Night - John and Barbara Floyd

Little House on the Prairie - Karla Van Drie

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Seasons Of Light: Hope For The Holidays

The Estes Park Chorale will present their holiday concert this Saturday, November 23rd at 2 p.m. at the Presbyterian Community Church of the Rockies, 1700 Brodie Ave. Chorale music, solos, and narration by Patricia Washburn will tie together the theme of light and hope

for the season. Featured soloists include Deborah Webb, Brad and Kelley Anderson, Ruth Mutschler, John Wray, and Grace Thamert. Denise Stookesberry conducts the Chorale and Michelle Gergen-Wisner serves as its accompanist.

Tickets are $10 and are available at the door, at Macdonald Book Shop or online at www.brownpapertickets.com/ event/4431022.

The Estes Park Chorale will begin their 50th year in existence in 2020! Community members who enjoy singing are always welcome to join the choir. For more information, check our website at www.estesparkchorale.com.

St. Bartholomew’s Holiday Bazaar An Estes Park Tradition Since 1974 This Saturday, November 23rd, from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Looking for that special gift for someone on your Christmas list?

You are in luck because the Holiday Bazaar will have unique gifts with the Silent Auction, the Man Cave, and the Food Court! After shopping, you can then sit down and enjoy the luncheon which is from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. This year there will be two lunch options – pasties (regular or gluten-free) or vegetarian spinach/mushroom quiche (gluten-free available). Each pastie plate includes chutney/sour cream toppings plus choice of salads and make-your-own sundae dessert. The quiche plate also includes choice of salads and make-your-own sundae dessert. We are asking everyone to purchase their tickets for the luncheon in advance of the Bazaar. If you would like to order tickets for the pastie luncheon, the pre-purchase cost is $12 a plate. There may be some limited tickets the day of the Bazaar and the at-door cost is $14 a plate. If you would like the quiche luncheon, the pre-purchase cost is $10 a plate and at-door cost is $12 (availability limited). If you would like to pre-order your ticket, please contact Ginger Harris at 970-227-0806 or gingermom@aol.com.

We will also be offering gift wrapping services in December (see page 7) where you can bring any gifts that you would love to have beautifully wrapped to St. Bartholomew’s and the Episcopal Church Women will take care of it for you! More information to come on the gift wrapping in next week’s paper and the gift wrapping will be based on donations only. All monies raised from the Bazaar, pastie sales, and gift wrapping will be donated to local non-profit organizations, which in the past has included Crossroads, Salud, and Habitat for Humanity. We also have some gluten-free pasties available at $22/bag (six pasties/bag). Please call the church office at 970-586-4504 if you would like to order your pasties before they are all sold out or if you have any questions!

Come join us for great food, great gifts, and great company! We hope to see you there!

Peak to Peak Piano Recital Features David Korevaar And Margaret Patterson

This Saturday, November 23rd at 4 p.m. at Shepherd of the Mountains Lutheran Church, 2000 Ptarmigan Trail, the Peak to Peak Concerts will present its first concert of the season: pianists David Korevaar and Margaret Patterson. The two pianists will present music for two and four hands by Brahms, Liszt, and Schubert.

David Korevaar balances his active performing schedule with teaching at the

University of Colorado Boulder, where he is the Peter and Helen Weil Professor of Piano. He is a 2016 honoree as Distinguished Research Lecturer at the University of Colorado.

Pianist Margaret Patterson received her MA and DMA in piano performance at the University of Colorado studying with David Korevaar. She is an active performer and accompanist in Estes.

The Peak to Peak concerts, all proudly sponsored by Oratorio Society of Estes Park, are offered to the public free of admission, but donations will be deeply appreciated. The donations go directly to the performers to show appreciation for their excellent musicianship and for the costs of their perpetual instrument repairs and new sheet music. Checks made out to OSEP are tax deductible. A reception will follow this performance.

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$300,000 Micro Loan Fund Created For Local Small Businesses Bank of Estes Park has created a $300,000 pool of funds for small business “micro loans, ” designated especially for the Estes Park area. Frequently, small businesses need smaller loans— from $5,000 to $50,000—for start-up costs, working capital, debt refinancing, inventory, furniture, fixtures, equipment, leasehold improvements, etc. But for various reasons, they cannot obtain traditional bank financing, or sometimes even SBA financing. However, as I used to teach business and economics students at Metropolitan State University of Denver many years ago, these smaller businesses are critical to the local economy—and especially so, at the stage where they need that extra little bit of help to launch, or to grow so they can

this solution—evaluating different approaches, considering every alternative, getting it right… Ultimately, what we did was partner with the largest Community Development Corp in the state—Colorado Lending Source. The $300,000 pool of funds will be available through its Main Street Loan Program, will be designated for small businesses in the Estes Park area, and application is easy. Simply go to www.coloradolendingsource.org/loans/colorado-mainstreet, and complete the application process—the loan will be originated and serviced through them, with reasonable pricing, and terms as long as eight years.

And as those loans repay, the pool of funds will naturally grow as well, planting economic growth and vitality at the

meet demand.

Bank of Estes Park is the only truly local bank in the Estes Valley, with its headquarters located right beside Bond Park in Downtown, another branch on south St. Vrain, and a satellite branch down in Niwot. Why does that matter? It matters because we are not like the other banks in Estes Park, who are remote branches of large multi-state or national banks. Estes Park is our home, our community, our local economy, our customers, our neighbors and our friends.

We care about and perform for our local community on a level that really isn’t even possible for the other banks in town. And that is the reason behind our creating this large pool of funds designated for small businesses in the Estes Park area.

For nearly five years we have recognized this as a need in Estes Park, and have been working behind the scenes on

ground level in Estes Park, long into the future.

It is not required that the businesses bank with Bank of Estes Park, though we certainly appreciate the organizations and community members who do bank with us, who understand the difference, and who do recognize the tremendous benefits that are brought to this community by having a truly local, community bank in town—without you, we quite literally wouldn’t exist. Compared to the other banks in town, and with a total of only 26 employees in the whole company, we are a small, local business, by almost any definition. So, out of our gratitude for your business, and for the success this community has brought to our little bank, it is our pleasure to create this pool of funds to help the other small businesses in town “take that next step” in their growth, even if they are unable to obtain traditional bank financing.

Family Reading: An Essential Ingredient Of Holiday Cheer Holiday checklists shine with our favorite traditions: colored lights, eggnog, candles, warm mugs, and time spent frolicking in winter sunshine and glistening snow. These fine lists wouldn’t be complete without another holiday essential: books.

Reading-themed family activities are a perfect fit for this festive season of holiday gatherings and long winter nights. Studies have affirmed that kids are more likely to become readers if books are present in their homes. Similarly, the presence of books is likely to stimulate positive family interactions—whether it’s with your kids or visiting grandkids, nieces and nephews.

Reading together as a family is the ideal antidote to the frenzy and stress that all too often accompany the holidays. Reading is calming, soothing, and leaves no mess to clean up. At the same time, it exercises the brain, stimulates imagination, and builds vocabulary and background knowledge.

A family read-aloud unites everyone present to a shared experience.

Through reading aloud, parents and grandparents can introduce the family to the characters and books they loved as a child: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Curious George, the Grinch, and Charlie Brown.

Kids can introduce Mom, Dad, Grandma, and Grandpa to new characters of the holidays: Pete the Cat, Fancy Nancy, Little Blue Truck, and Olivia.

Favorite holiday songs can be read aloud together through picture books:

Deck the Halls, Good King Wenceslas, O Christmas Tree, The Twelve Days of Christmas, I Have a Little Dreidel, and By the Hanukkah Light.

We expand our collection this time of year with 275 holiday books for kids, so there’s something for everyone, along with audiobooks, holiday movies, plus everything that’s available 24/7 in our Digital Collection.

Reading brings the family together.

And libraries bring families together.

That’s evident on Thursday, Friday and Saturday mornings at Preschool Storytimes. Join us in December for weekly themes to fit the season.

An annual seasonal highlight is the Polar Express Trolley Ride for kids and their parents, grandparents, and caregivers. Hear this heartwarming story, then ride the “Polar Express” trolley while singing holiday songs amid the glowing lights of Estes Park. Sign up at estesvalleylibrary.org for either the 5:30 or 6:20 p.m. “boarding time” on Friday, December 6 or Saturday, December 7 to save your spot.

For a fun family activity, how about learning to play holiday music on the ukulele? We loan these easy-to-play instruments in the Library of Things.

Join music teacher Jenna Williams for a one-hour workshop (we’ll provide the ukes) on Monday, December 2 at 6 p.m., or Tuesday, December 17 at 6 p.m. Register at estesvalleylibrary.org.

The library is here for you this holiday season, to keep your heart aglow through reading and learning with family and community. There is something for all ages.

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What’s Happening At The Estes Valley Library THANKSGIVING CLOSURE The library will be closed all day on Thursday and Friday, November 28 and 29, for the Thanksgiving holiday. Regular library hours are Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m.

BOOKS & AUTHORS Come Write In @ the Library

Saturday, November 23, 1-4 p.m.

Be encouraged by fellow writers during National Novel Writing Month. The library supplies the tables, chairs, outlets, and refreshments. Use the Hondius Room for dialogue and inspiration— then retreat to the Quiet Room for focused writing. Register at estesvalleylibrary.org.

Book Discussion: “Their Eyes Were Watching God” Tuesday, December 10, 6-7:30 p.m., Hondius Room Zora Neal Hurston’s 1937 classic is an enduring Southern love story sparking with wit, beauty and heartfelt wisdom.

Register at estesvalleylibrary.org and pick up a complimentary copy.

Book Discussion: “The Four Agreements” Begins Saturday, December 7, 10:30 a.m.-noon, Wasson Room Based on ancient Toltec wisdom, author Michael Ruiz discusses ways to direct life toward freedom and happiness.

Register for this three-part Being Awareness Book Club series at estesvalleylibrary.org, and pick up a complimentary copy.

CIVIC LIFE Citizenship Exam Preparation Wednesday, November 27, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Wasson Room Weekly classes continue for those seeking to complete the necessary forms and pass the U. S. Citizenship Exam. Participants are invited to this supportive class, whether or not they are currently ready

to apply. Class materials are provided.

No advance registration is necessary.

411 on 420 Symposium: Marijuana and Your Health Tuesday, December 3, 10-11:30 a.m., Hondius Room Dr. Chris Reveley, from Harmony Foundation, Inc., will discuss what cannabis does to the body and mind; what the body does to the chemical; the long-term physical and physiological effects of light, moderate, and heavy uses; and the common behavioral manifestations of use. Register at estesvalleylibrary.org.

Film Screening: “The Botany of Desire”

Tuesday, December 3, 12 noon-2 p.m., Hondius Room This PBS documentary takes viewers on an eye-opening exploration of the human relationship to familiar plant species—the apple, the tulip, marijuana, and the potato—and how they evolved to satisfy human yearnings for sweetness, beauty, intoxication, and control.

Register at estesvalleylibrary.org.

Marijuana Defined Tuesday, December 3, 2:30-3:30 p.m., Hondius Room This session explores the distinctions between CBD and THC, and between recreational and medical marijuana use.

Discussion will include how dispensaries are set up to manage this controlled substance. Register at estesvalleylibrary.org.

Marijuana and Public Health in our Community Tuesday, December 3, 4:20-6 p.m., Hondius Room What effects does marijuana have on public health? How could this affect our

community? This forum will be led by Katie O’Donnell from the Larimer County Public Health and Environment Office and Guy Beesley, director of EMS from Estes Park Health. Register at estesvalleylibrary.org.

WORKSHOPS Holiday Music on the Ukulele Monday, December 2, 6-7 p.m., Hondius Room offered again Tuesday, December 17, 6-7 p.m.

Learn holiday songs on this fun, easyto-play instrument. Ukuleles provided.

No experience necessary. Led by music teacher Jenna Williams. Register at estesvalleylibrary.org.

Free Legal Self-Help Clinic Wednesday, December 11, 2-5 p.m.

One-on-one legal advice for Library cardholders without a personal attorney.

More information at estesvalleylibrary.org/legalclinic. Call 970-586-8116, ext. 3, to schedule an appointment.

MAKERSPACE 3D Printing Custom Cookie Cutters Thursday, December 5, 11 a..m.-noon offered again Monday, December 9, 6-7 p.m.

Just in time for holiday baking, learn to use the 3D printer to create custom cookie cutters you can take home. Register at estesvalleylibrary.org.

General Repair Clinic Wednesday, December 11, 5:30-7 p.m.

Do you have household items that need repair? Jeans to be patched or lights that flicker? Bring them by, and we’ll see if we can figure out together how to fix them.

Register at estesvalleylibrary.org.

TEENS & TWEENS Game Night for Tweens & Teens Tuesday, November 26, 4-5:30 p.m., Makerspace Tweens and teens are encouraged to visit the Makerspace for group gaming, with ten PC laptops featuring a selection of installed games for use on a firstcome, first-serve basis. Board and card gaming options available too, with snacks served.

KIDS Make-It Monday: Drawing Class Monday, December 2, 4-5 p.m., Hondius Room

Grades 3-5 will learn to draw wellknown cartoon characters with Mr. Chase. Register at estesvalleylibrary.org.

Try-It Tuesday: Drawing Class Tuesday, December 3, 4-5 p.m., Hondius Room Grades K-2 will learn to draw with easy-to-follow lessons led by Mr. Chase.

Register at estesvalleylibrary.org.

Polar Express Trolley Ride Friday and Saturday, December 6 and 7, 5:30 and 6:20 p.m.

Enjoy a read-aloud of this heartwarming story, then ride the Polar Express trolley while singing holiday songs. Back at the Library, participants will decorate train cookies and meet Santa and Mrs. Claus. Advance registration required at estesvalleylibrary.org.

Kids’ Book Club: “Frog & Toad All Year” Saturday, December 7, 2 to 3:30 p.m., Hondius Room Kids in grades K through 2 will read and discuss this classic book. Participants may pick up a complimentary copy to read beforehand. Craft activity and snacks provided. Register at estesvalleylibrary.org.

FRIENDS & FOUNDATION Specials at Cliffhanger Used Bookstore Cliffhanger Used Books, operated by the Library Friends & Foundation, is open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The store is located at 191 W. Riverside Drive. From December 2 through 8, all books in the History, Biography, and Politics sections will be on sale: $2 for hardbacks and $1 for paperbacks, plus tax.

Colorado Gives Day: Donor Appreciation at Elkins Distilling Sunday, December 8, 2-4 p.m., Joe Elkins leads a talk on Prohibition and the events leading up to Repeal Day on December 5, 1933. Make a Library Friends & Foundation donation at ColoradoGivesDay to reserve premium seating.

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Day Of The Dead - A Community Celebration On Tuesday, November 5, more than 500 community members attended the Day of the Dead celebration organized by the Estes Park School District. The festivities were held in the Commons Area of Estes Park High School, free, thanks to several generous community sponsors.

At the event, attendees enjoyed delicious Mexican food prepared by Chelito’s, El Mex Kal Family Mexican Restaurant, McDonald’s, Poppy’s Pizza and Grill, and items such as tamales, cakes and desserts made with love by parents, teachers and community members.

The event attracted people of all ages and felt very upbeat. An ofrenda or altar at the entrance was made with attention and care by a group of mothers whose children are enrolled in the three schools within the School District. Decorations of papel picado, bright flags, crossed the perimeter transporting the participants of the event to the central square of a Mexican town.

There were several places where children could practice crafts typical of this celebration. Sugar skulls, masks and butterflies attracted the attention of young children. Many thanks are owed to the

Spanish Teacher Glen Case, members of the High School Spanish Club, the English Language Development Teacher of the Elementary School, a representative of Estes Valley Investment in Childhood Success and several volunteers from the school and community who facilitated the activities at these stations.

In addition to excellent food, festive decorations and activities, a live mariachi band, Sol de Mi Tierra, performed throughout the night thanks to a sponsorship from the Town of Estes Park.

With sincere gratitude, the success of the event was due in large part to the Organizing Committee of dedicated Latino parents, to the Estes Park School District

energía. Una ofrenda o altar en la entrada fue hecha con atención y cuidado por un grupo de madres cuyos hijos están matriculados en las tres escuelas dentro del Distrito Escolar. Decoraciones de papel picado, como brillantes banderas, atravesaban el perímetro transportando a los participantes del evento a la plaza central de un pueblo mexicano.

Hubieron varios sitios donde los niños pudieron practicar manualidades típicas de esta celebración. Decoración de calaveras de azúcar, máscaras y mariposas atrajeron la atención de los pequeños gracias a la ayuda del maestro de español de la escuela preparatoria, los miembros del club de español, la maestra de desarrollo del idioma inglés de la escuela primaria, una representante de Estes Valley Investment in Childhood Success y varios voluntarios de la escuela y la comunidad.

Además de una excelente comida, decoraciones festivas y actividades, una animada banda de mariachis, Sol de Mi Tierra, actuó durante toda la noche gracias al patrocinio del pueblo de Estes Park.

Con sincera gratitud reconocemos que

that made available its facilities and the work of José Almeida District Community Liaison, Sue Strom Para Educator, Alicia Rochambeau, English Language Development Teacher and the District's Food Services Department. Special thanks to our sponsors, Village Thrift Shop, Town of Estes Park, Estes Park Elementary PTO, Estes Park Education Foundation, The Mex-Kal Family Mexican Restaurant, Chelito's Mexican Restaurant, Poppy's Pizza and Grill, McDonald's and Sweet Basilico.

Día de los Muertos una Celebración Comunitaria El martes 5 de noviembre, más de 500 miembros de la comunidad asistieron a

la celebración del Día de los Muertos organizada por el Distrito Escolar de Estes Park. Las festividades se llevaron a cabo en el área de la cafetería de la Escuela Preparatoria Estes Park, gratis, gracias a varios generosos patrocinadores de la comunidad.

En el evento, los asistentes disfrutaron de deliciosa comida mexicana preparada por Chelito’s, El Mex Kal Family Mexican Restaurant, McDonald’s, Poppy’s Pizza and Grill, y artículos como tamales, pasteles y postres hechos con amor por padres, maestros y miembros de la comunidad.

El evento atrajo a personas de todas las edades y estuvo lleno de color, calor y

el éxito el evento se debió en gran parte al Comité Organizador de dedicados padres latinos; al Distrito escolar de Estes Park que puso a disposición sus instalaciones y el trabajo de José Almeida Enlace Comunitario del Distrito, Sue Strom Para Educadora, Alicia Rochambeau, Maestra de Desarrollo del Idioma Inglés y el Departamento de Servicios de Comida del distrito. Gracias especiales a nuestros patrocinadores, Village Thrift Shop, Town of Estes Park, Estes Park Elementary PTO, Estes Park Education Foundation, El Mex-Kal Family Mexican Restaurant, Chelito's Mexican Restaurant, Poppy's Pizza and Grill, McDonald's y Sweet Basilico.

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Marijuana Concerns To The Editor: The legalization of recreational marijuana in Colorado has brought with it concerns that should be considered before voting on the sale of marijuana in Estes Park. Since legalization the THC content in the average joint is about 20 milligrams. That is 20 times the average joint at Woodstock. This increased potency, along with legal availability, has had a negative impact on Colorado.

A study cited by Dr. Karen Randall, an emergency physician in Pueblo, found marijuana related admissions to have tripled since legalization. These include cardiac and nausea issues, increased episodes of psychosis, accidental inges-

tion and, worse, ingestion by children.

Along with medical issues come increased issues with dependency and a related, growing, homeless population.

Crime goes up and the cost to the community in both safety issues and the financial cost to increase the police force outweighs any supposed tax benefit.

Estes Park is a small town that has been known as a family friendly town. Let’s keep it that way. Let’s not make marijuana more readily available to our visitors and our vulnerable young people.

Before you cast your vote on December 10th, ask your police force what they advise.

Bud and Mary Duryea

Marijuana Danger To the Editor: Recently, in Estes Park, Larimer County Sheriff Justin Smith said there has been an increase in homelessness in Ft. Collins due to marijuana and an increase in crime in Pueblo, with marijuana-induced psychosis. He urged the residents of Estes Park to follow the lead of Loveland and vote no against marijuana dispensaries in the December 10th election.

Our neighbor town Loveland understands the issue. Their residents just voted against marijuana sales in their town, for the second time!

At the recent LWV Forum on Marijuana, Breckenridge Assistant City Manager and former Sheriff Shannon Haynes said that 42% of youth in Summit County had used illegal marijuana! Really, 42%? And she did not consider this a concerning problem for the community!

This is not acceptable for the youth of Estes Park!

Kyle Patterson, Public Information Director, Rocky Mountain National Park, Estes Park’s greatest treasure, recently said, “From the Park’s perspective, a retail marijuana operation in Estes Park would be inherently incompatible with the National Park since marijuana pos-

session and use is illegal in Rocky Mountain National Park and all Federal lands” The Editorial Board of the Trail Gazette issued an editorial recently, surprisingly supporting marijuana sales. Most Estes Park residents don’t know who serves on the board, so it would seem appropriate that member’s names be published, as part of the endorsement, as they are seeking to sway town votes to pro-marijuana.

And one more matter. Doesn’t it make you mad that a Denver dealer can file a petition in Estes Park where the town board either accepts or must call a town election, as they have. But, it is the town tax payers who have to pay for the election, perhaps $25,000? Why doesn’t the dealer that filed the petition have to pay anything?

State law must be changed to require that dealers seeking a local vote on this issue, must pay for the cost of the election required and relieve local taxpayers from this burden.

In the meantime, take the advice of Larimer County Sheriff Justin Smith and vote no against marijuana dispensaries in Estes Park in the December 10th election!

Bill Melton, Estes Park/Cedar Hill, TX

Meeting Notices Early Worms AA Meetings Early Worms AA meets at 7 a.m. every morning except Sunday in the basement of Saint Bartholomew’s Church at 880 MacGregor Ave. For more info, please call 970-586-1090 or 970-443-3538.

Women’s AA Group Tuesdays at 6 p.m. St. Bart’s Church.

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

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

363 E. Elkhorn Ave. Call (970) 481-3367 for more info.

Fall River Group of AA The Fall River Group of Alcoholics Anonymous meets daily at noon.

Also Sunday- 7:00 p.m.-open Monday-5:30 p.m.-Women’s Study & 7:00 p.m.-open

Wednesday 7 p.m.-open Friday 7 p.m.-open Meeting location is 453 W. Elkhorn Ave. We welcome friends and visitors to attend these open meetings.

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

Cathi Steinfath Estes Park resident Cathi Steinfath passed into Heaven on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at 6:05 in the evening in her home with her family by her side, Cathi was 72 years old.

Catherine Mary Hausner was born May 29, 1947 in Libertyville, Illinois, her parents were Joseph and Frances (Jeffery) Hausner. Cathi met Howie in 1962 and they were High school sweethearts.

Cathi graduated from Mundelein High School in Mundelein, Illinois. On October 1, 1966 Cathi and Howard Steinfath got married in Diamond Lake, Illinois and started their wonderful life together.

In 1969 Cathi and Howie and three sons moved to Broomfield, Colorado where Cathi’s every dream was to live in Colorado. Then in 1973 Cathi and family moved to Loveland, Colorado until 1985 when she and family moved to Florida for 20 years. Then in 2005 Cathi and Howie moved back to Estes Park where Cathi had wanted to be, living in the mountains, and where they found Rocky Mountain Church,

attended weekly and then became Members. Cathy also enjoyed camping, boating hiking and enjoying the beauty of the area’s mountains, wildlife and flowers.

Cathi is survived by her husband Howard of Estes Park and three sons; Lonnie (Tammy) Steinfath of Conneaut Lake, PA, Casey (Julie) Steinfath of North Port, FL and Corey (Susan) Steinfath of North Port, FL. She was also blessed with grandchildren Daniel, Leia, Megan, Emily, Zachary, Nicholas, Jacob and A.J. and 11 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and her mother and father-in-law Howard and Ruth (Bohman) Steinfath.

Cathi’s life will be celebrated on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. at Rocky Mountain Church 451 Promontory Drive in Estes Park. Memorial gifts may be made to Rocky Mountain Church in care of Allnutt Funeral Service 1302 Graves Ave. Estes Park, CO 80517.

See www.allnuttestespark.com.

Warmest wishes

from our family to yours.

DURING THE HOLIDAYS , we

know that memories and time spent with family and friends are what make the season special. Wishing you hope and joy as you celebrate traditions and remember your loved ones. Happy holidays from your local Dignity Memorial® professionals.

Al-Anon Newcomers Al-Anon Newcomers meets at Harmony from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Saturdays, 1600 Fish Hatchery Rd., Estes Park.

AA Allenspark Monthly Meeting

th

The 4 Thursday of every month is the AA Potluck Anniversary Meeting 5:30 p.m. Allenspark Fire Dept.

Community Room Downstairs.

New Horizons Group of Narcotics Anonymous

Thursdays at 7 p.m. - Open meeting.

453 W. Elkhorn.

ALLNUTT FUNERAL SERVICE Estes Park Chapel ESTES PARK

970-586-3101 AllnuttEstesPark.com

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Full Time - Year Round Della Terra Mountain Chateau is seeking an experienced cook to prepare a Bed and Breakfast style breakfast for 30 people each morning and do some food prep for the Della Terra Loft Bar. Schedule will be Wednesday Saturday (4 shifts per week) 6am-2pm, plus Tuesday 10am-2pm for prep. Duties include food prep, cooking, washing dishes, and kitchen cleanup. Rate will be based on experience.

Apply in person at Della Terra Mountain Chateau, 3501 Fall River Road, Estes Park, CO 80517 or send resume and cover letter to info@dellaterramountainchateau.com.

Custodian Part-time Work 3-4 mornings a week at the Community Center.

Apply on-line at www.evrpd.com.

EVRPD is an Equal Opportunity Employer

YEAR-ROUND OPPORTUNITIES Buildings Maintenance Technician Cook III

Hiring for Part-Time and Seasonal Positions Audio/Visual Technician

Join Our Team Looking to earn some extra cash but not regular full time employment?

These positions are for “as needed”.

NON‐CLINICAL POSITIONS Patient Access Representative Environmental Services Technician Activities Assistant CERTIFIED NURSING ASSITANTS CNA – Living Center CNA – Med/Surg

Rams Horn Village Resort is looking for a talented individual to assist in multiple office projects and help coordinate outstanding customer experiences for our homeowners and guests at Estes Park's highest rated resort. This is a part time position for a detail-oriented individual who has outstanding customer service skills, has excellent math, computer, and communication skills, and is able to learn new software and systems quickly. Fill out an application at Rams Horn Village Resort, 1565 Colo. Hwy 66. EEOE

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Front Desk Attendant General Store Clerk (Spring 2020) Lifeguard (February 2020) Rustic Café Workers (Spring 2020)

Check Out Our Current Openings...

• Senior Living Housekeeping Assistant $13.50 per hour • Senior Living Medication Aide (Resident Care Specialist) Starting wage 13.50 per hour + Differential Please apply on line at www.good-sam.com Year Round. Full-Time positions qualify for benefits which include health, dental, vision, life, short-term disability and paid time off.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

We’re gearing up for end of summer and the fall season and hiring for the following positions starting at $13.80/hr.: • Checker • Courtesy Clerk • Day-Stocker • Overnight Stocker • Bakery Clerk • Deli Clerk • Produce Clerk • Seafood Clerk • Cake Decorator • Meat Cutter Get your application at: www.careersatsafeway.com.

After your application has been completed, please call our hiring manager Ann at 970.586.4447.

Housekeeping Full Time.

Sign-on Bonus Available for all positions.

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

Full Time Position with The Estes Park Housing Authority The Estes Park Housing Authority is currently accepting applications for a Housing Community Manager.

Position entails Management of 48 unit Tax Credit property, Section 8 Administrator and Administrative Assistance. This is one Full Time position.

Duties include: Lease up and management of Low Income Housing Tax Credit Units, Section 8 program management and Administrative office assistance.

• General office practices & computer skills needed • Excellent communication and customer service skills necessary • Knowledge of the Section 8 program and Property management • Experience very helpful, but will train the right person.

• Salary hiring range approximately $38,000-$42,000.

• Opportunity for advancement.

• Excellent benefit package including Health, Dental, Vision and PERA.

EARLY DEADLINES!!

Our deadlines will be a day earlier the week of Thanksgiving.

Applications and job description available at the EPHA office or on our website www.esteshousing.org 363 E Elkhorn Ave Suite 101 Estes Park, CO 80517 Or call 970-591-2535 for additional information Position open until filled.

The Estes Park Housing Authority is an equal opportunity employer.

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Join Our Team BIRTH CENTER Registered Nurse – Full Time **Sign on Bonus Available** Registered Nurse – Part Time

JOIN OUR TEAM! Full details on open positions can be found at estes.org/jobs.

The Town of Estes Park is accepting applications for:

Help Wanted - Barista

Journey Lineworker Close Date: Open until filled

EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT Registered Nurse – Full Time **Sign on Bonus Available**

PT Housekeeper position needed.

Police Officer Close Date: Open until filled

ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES Environmental Services Technician – FT **Sign on Bonus Available**

Temporary Street Maintenance Worker/Snow Removal Close Date: Open until filled

$18/hour for about 12 to 15 hours/week.

Please send inquiries to: srivera@eaglerockschool.org

HOME HEALTH / HOSPICE Physical Therapist – Full Time Certified Nursing Assistant **Sign on Bonus Available** Registered Nurse – Part Time Personal Care Provider/Housekeeper – Full Time **Sign on Bonus Available**

Volunteer/Committee Board Positions

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Tech Support Analyst – Full Time

LIVING CENTER MDS RN Coordinator – Full Time **Sign on Bonus Available** RN/LPN – Full Time **Sign on Bonus Available** Certified Nursing Assistant – Full Time **Sign on Bonus Available** MEDICAL SURGICAL UNIT Director of Med/Surg PATIENT FINANCIAL SERVICES Patient Account Representative/Cash Poster – Full Time

Estes Valley Planning Commission Close Date: Open Until Filled Parks Advisory Board Close Date: Open Until Filled

Applications are available at: Town Hall 170 MacGregor Ave. Room 130 (Mon-Fri 8 am – 5 pm) or www.estes.org/ jobs Return Application to: Town of Estes Park, Attn: HR; by mail to PO Box 1200, Estes Park, CO 80517; or via Email to HR@Estes.org or via Fax to (970) 577-4770.

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

QUALITY DEPARTMENT Director, Quality Management

FRONT DESK CLERK Experience in accommodations or customer service preferred.

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HOUSEKEEPING Experience preferred.

Year Round Housekeeper Needed

Part Time - Year Round Apply online at Diamondresorts.com Stop by and see us or call us at

970-586-6066 300 Riverside Drive Estes Park, CO 80517 Equal Opportunity Employer

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The Historic Crags Lodge Front Desk Housekeeping

Rams Horn Village Resort has year round full time and part time positions

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Competitive pay based on experience, plus a great summer bonus program!

Benefits package for full time employees.

Great working environment in Estes Park’s only Gold Crown Resort. Our business stays busy year round and 40 hours per week are available through the winter. We are looking for energetic, dependable people who are able to perform physical labor and who have strong customer service skills. Fridays and Saturdays are required.

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

EEOE

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

ATTENDANTS

Join Our Team

Customer Service. Proficiency in English.

Year round attendant position.

Some weekend and evening shifts will be required.

Send your resume today to: villagelaundry1@gmail.com 172-174 S. St. Vrain Ave. Estes Park, CO 80517

LIVING CENTER CNA – Full Time

(970) 577‐4458 555 Prospect Ave. Estes Park, CO 80517

Apply online at EPH.org

Help us Help Others Become a CAREGiver Starting at $15 per hour No Medical Background required Flexible Schedule Training and Local Support provided Rewarding & Meaningful Job! Apply online at HomeInstead.com/northerncolorado or call for more information 970‐494‐0289

Join Our Team HOUSEKEEPING Environmental Services Tech

$14.00 min.

Full Time, Year‐Round, Benefits

SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE Apply online at: eph.org

Contact Rhonda at 586-2358

Sign on Bonus Available CNA ‐ PRN (as needed) LPN – Full Time Sign on Bonus Available RN MDS Coordinator ‐ Full Time Sign on Bonus Available RN – Full Time Sign on Bonus Available RN/LPN ‐ PRN (as needed) Activities Assistant ‐ PRN (as needed)

Full Time, Mornings Call 970-586-2222 356 E. Elkhorn Ave #2

Estes Park Board of Appeals Plumbing Experience Close Date: Open until Filled

(Committee application required)

LABORATORY Director of Laboratory

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EARLY DEADLINES!!

Our deadlines will be a day earlier the week of Thanksgiving.

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RENTALS

RENTALS

RENTALS

HOUSEHOLD

MISCELLANEOUS

ANIMAL/PETS

Condos

Commercial Rentals

Short Term

Furniture

Equipment

For Sale

CONDO FOR RENT Like new 3 bedroom, 3 bath, 2 car garage, N/S, N/P, year lease, $1800 month, utilities not included in a very quiet neighborhood at Vista Ridge Condos, close to town, walking trails.

References required.

Available November.

970-980-9887

COMMERCIAL OFFICE SPACE High Quality Finishes.

Private Setting Located On River. Reasonable Rates.

6 Offices Available. Call Bret Freedman 970-215-2494

Deer Crest Resort Rooms & Suites with kitchenettes.

Available for extended stays and monthly rental.

October 20, 2019 thru April 30, 2020.

Adults only, non-smoking, no pets. Call Cherokee @ 970-586-2324 or 816-888-9320

Apartments Efficiency Suite Monthly Rental-Furnished 1 BD, Full BA, Kitchenette, Utilities Included. N/S N/P Garden Level, Separate Entrance, Cul-de-sac 970-481-8220 Efficiency Monthly Rental No pets, no smoking, completely furnished, utilities included w/ TV, single person only, available Nov 1st. $800/mo.

970-586-5425 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Apartment for Rent. $1500/mo. 970-214-7408

Cabins 1 bdrm $950/mo+utls.

Gas heat, 1 yr lease, no pets. 970-586-4624

Class A Office 2014 Construction, Full Service, Furnished or Unfurnished offices in Downtown location, Near Town Hall. $450 to $550 per month. All internet options including Fiber available. Includes Conference Room, Handicap Restrooms, Copy and Scanning Facility, Coffee Room.

Call Thom at Verus Commercial, Inc. 970-586-2448

SERVICES Piano Tuning Susan Novy, local piano tuner. Call for appt.

577-1755 www.estesparkpiano tuner.com

HOUSEHOLD 880 sq. ft. commercial rental with two offices, large reception area, Furniture handicapped bath, individual heating and A/C and Sofa, Love Seat, Recliner front door parking.

- tweed fabric, 2 burner $880/mo. plus NNN and gas grill, excellent condiutilities. Graves Avenue tion. FREE! 561-315-7526 Plaza. Call Peggy at 970-232-5588.

Appliances

FREE FURNITURE AND CARPET. We have nine hotel rooms of free furniture and carpet available.

Free Furniture includes: Wall mounted headboards, night stands, desks.

We also have a few pieces of furniture for sale at a very good price: - Includes Chest of drawers with granite top for $75 - Furniture color: Dark Cherry Available for viewing between 9am and 4pm, Fri, Sat, and Sun. All items must be gone by Sunday (11/24).

More items to come later.

Best Western Plus Silver Saddle Inn 1260 Big Thompson Avenue No calls please

Appliances Appliances For Sale Due to Remodel. 2014 Dishwasher, 2007 Fridge, 2005 GE Washer & Dryer, Free Stove, some Cabinets.

970-371-3093

235 W. Elkhorn $3,000 per month & utili- Appliances For Sale Due ties to Remodel. 2014 Unique Building Downtown Dishwasher, 2007 Fridge,

by Water Wheel 2005 GE Washer & Dryer, 970-586-2186 Free Stove, some Cabinets.

970-371-3093

Beautiful English Cream Golden Retriever puppies. Pick out your puppy this Christmas! The parents have OFA certifications. The will be up to date on shots, worming and vet checks. For more information & pictures you can visit our website at www.stonemountainranch puppies.com

Print Drying Rack. 50 Spring-loaded Shelves, Gently Used - Like New, Shelf size is 50” x 37.5”.

Dismantled for ease of moving. 586-3358. $1500.00

REAL ESTATE Commercial Commercial Spaces for sale and lease.

Call Eric.

Anderson Realty.

586-2950

EARLY DEADLINES!!

Our deadlines will be a day earlier the week of Thanksgiving.

PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS BUILDER ACUPUNCTURE

APPLIANCE REPAIR

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

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

NOTICES Legal Notices NOTICE OF SALE Notice is given pursuant to Title 38 Article 21.5 of the Colorado Revised Statutes, as amended, a public sale to be held on 11-30-19 at 1:00 pm at Alpine Self Storage, 801 Dunraven St., for the sale of items in storage unit #28 belonging to Sherry Duke Louck, 120 Stanley Circle Drive. Items consist of misc. household items.

For information please call 586-8988.

ARCHITECTURE

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CLEANING SERVICES cont.

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ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS

DRYWALL CONTRACTOR

CARPET CLEANING

COMPUTER SERVICES FLOORING

CHIMNEY SWEEP

CLEANING SERVICES

ELECTRICIAN

ENGINEERING

GENERAL CONTRACTOR

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GENERAL CONTRACTOR cont.

HANDYMAN SERVICES

INTERIOR DESIGN SERVICE

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

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LINEN SUPPLY -LAUNDRY SERVICE

Full service general contracting since 1998

CELEBRATING

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

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

GLASS - NEW / REPLACEMENT HOT TUBS & POOL SERVICES

Call us for all of your painting or staining needs!

• Residential/Commercial • Log Homes/Decks • Free Estimates • 4 Year Warranty

• Interior/Exterior • Power Washing • Local References • Licensed & Insured

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POWER GENERATION

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SECURITY HOME WATCH

SPIRITUAL ADVISOR PRINTING

PROPANE

STORAGE

PASSPORT PHOTOGRAPHY

TREE SERVICE REAL ESTATE

PEST CONTROL

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Snow Removal and Yard Cleaning

ROOFING

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