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November 26, 2021

Let The Magic Begin!

The most popular holiday parade in Northern Colorado returns to the streets in downtown Estes Park this Friday night at 5:30 p.m.!

See our preview on page 21.

Photos by Kris Hazelton

Don’t miss the stunningly beautiful lights in George Hix Riverside Plaza downtown Estes Park!

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Rocky Mountain National Park Proposes Changes In Entrance And Camping Fees The park is proposing a five-dollar increase to the Daily Vehicle Entrance fee.

This pass would increase from $25 to $30 for a day pass to Rocky Mountain National Park. There are no proposed changes to the park weekly pass ($35 per week), park an-

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for use throughout the National Park System.

Some of the projects funded through the collection of entrance station and campground fees at Rocky Mountain National Park include: Hazard Tree Mitigation: The park is among many areas along the Rocky Mountains where trees have been dying Park staff work to restore a section of the from a beetle epidemic. historic rock wall along Trail Ridge Road.

Recreation fee monies have Courtesy RMNP funded extensive mitigation tion Corps, recreation fee program funding of hazard trees in or near develallows for damaged sections of these rock oped areas and other popular park walls to be restored by Rocky Mountain facilities, such as campgrounds, National Park staff who specialize in rock parking lots, road corridors, housHazard tree mitigation along the Sprague work. ing areas and visitor centers.

Lake Trail. Courtesy RMNP. Public engagement is an important part Hiking Trail Repairs and Imnual pass ($70 per year), or any of the inof the park’s planning process. Rocky provements: Many hiking trail repair projteragency American the Beautiful passes.

Mountain National Park is accepting pubects have been funded by recreation fee The park is also proposing increases to lic comments on the proposed fee inmonies, such as repairing washed out secfront-country campground overnight creases. Please submit all comments to: tions of trail, the installation of bridges, fees: https://parkplanning.nps.gov/RMNP_FEE S_2022 Summer campground fees would increase from $30 to $35 per night at Comments may also be submitted via Moraine Park, Glacier Basin, Aspenmail to: glen, and Timber Creek CampRocky Mountain National Park grounds.

Office of the Superintendent Winter campground fees would in1000 US Hwy 36 crease at Moraine Park Campground Estes Park, CO 80517 (the only campground that is open in Please be advised, before including your the winter season) from $20 to $35 address, phone number, e-mail address, or per night. other personal identifying information in Group campsite fees in Glacier your comment, you should be aware that Basin Campground would increase Longs Peak Trail new pavers. your entire comment – including your perby $10 per night. This would inCourtesy RMNP sonal identifying information – may be crease the group sites from $40, $50, and the installation of vault toilets at heav- made publicly available at any time. Aland $60 per night (depending on the size though you can ask in your comment to ily used trailheads. of the site) to $50, $60, and $70 per night. withhold your personal identifying inforWilderness Campsites Improvements: These proposed campground fee inmation from public review, we cannot Rocky Mountain National Parks wildercreases are based on comparable fees for guarantee we will be able to do so. ness campsites are used by thousands of similar services in nearby campgrounds.

The proposed fee increases are necessary backcountry campers each year. Recreation fee monies help fund the maintefor Rocky Mountain National Park to imnance of these cherished campsites. prove and maintain high-quality visitor Bear Management: Park entrance and services. While basic park operations are funded by direct appropriations from Con- campground fees help keep bears wild at Rocky Mountain National Park. Thanks in gress, the recreation use fees collected by part to fee dollars collected over the past the park are used to support new projects and the ongoing maintenance of park facil- 20 years, 100% of the park’s garbage cans, Tent camping and bear box, ities that directly enhance the visitor expe- recycling bins, and dumpsters are now bear-resistant. The park has also gone Aspenglen Campground. rience.

Courtesy RMNP D. Biddle from 0 food storage lockers to 352. Your The Federal Lands Recreation Enhancerecreation fees also help support visitor ment Act (FLREA) is the legislation that education programs focused on black allows the park to collect entrance and All public comments on the proposed fee bears. amenity fees. This law allows parks like increases will be accepted through January Restoration of Historic Rock Walls Rocky Mountain National Park to retain 80 7, 2022. along Trail Ridge Road: The historic rock percent of the fees collected in park for use For additional information on Rocky on projects that directly enhance the expe- walls along Trail Ridge Road provide for Mountain National Park, visit visitor safety and a visually pleasant drive. rience of park visitors. The remaining 20 www.nps.gov/romo or call the park’s InforOriginally built by the Civilian Conservapercent of all collected fees is distributed mation Office at (970) 586-1206.

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Estes Park Police Auxiliary Starts A New School Zone Program By: Captain Corey Pass

Have you seen the flashing yellow lights on the Auxiliary’s Car along with the “Active School Zone” signs? The Estes Park Police Department Auxiliary have started a school zone program to help augment officers’ enforcement of the school zones. This program is done at a variety of locations and dates. So basically, you never know when or where you will come across this educational set up. The purpose of this program is to assist in reminding people that children are in the area and to drive the speed

limits as depicted during school zone times and locations. This program has been running for the past few weeks and a lot has been learned of when, where and how the best way to deploy is. The one thing for sure is that this program has been proven to be beneficial. We want to thank the general public for their assistance with keeping our children safe as they come and go from our schools. If you have any questions or comments, please contact Captain Corey Pass at 970-577-3828.

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

On November 21 at 9:56 a.m. police contacted a 69 year old female in the 400 block of Elm Ave. where she was issued a summons for keeping of waste material prohib-

ited. She was not taken into custody.

On November 19 at 9:21 p.m. police stopped a 37 year old driver from Belgium, WI in the 300 block of West Riverside Dr. The male was arrested and charged with DUI and DUI per se and transported to the Larimer County Jail.

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

During the week of November 14, the Estes Valley Fire Protection District (EVFPD) responded to 13 calls for serv-

ice. This included: • MVC: 2 • Structure Fire: 2 • Wildland: 1 • Search & Rescue: 2 • Alarm Activation: 2 • Odor Investigation: 1 • Smoke Investigation: 3

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Give Thanks For Each Other This Thanksgiving, as I paused to consider all for which I am grateful, you, the townspeople of Estes Park were front of mind. Thoughts about the ways your kindness and goodness are softening a stress filled year for so many in our community warmed my heart. That you did so despite a seemingly never-ending

at restaurants, movies with popcorn, and so on were forthcoming from the townspeople of Estes Park.

And later that night, I saw it again when Marc Thor Olson, a tanker pilot perished during a night flight with fire suppressant. Soon after news of his death was issued, your words of grati-

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Chuck Varilek gives thanks for our Veterans’ sacrifices.

stream of challenges brought tears to my eyes. Through the tears I saw the way you continue to encourage and give hope to each other, despite a pandemic that’s been wreaking havoc on lives here for now on two years.

Also, I saw it last week when fire touched the Estes Valley yet again. As crews from Estes Park and Larimer County emergency agencies mobilized to contain the fire and protect us, the Event Center quickly became the go to site for evacuees. There, representatives of the Red Cross began providing information, support and food to evacuees.

Soon after, offers of free lodging, meals

tude and condolence for his family and colleagues began filling the internet.

Fire Station 8 in the Big Thompson Canyon, saluted his sacrifice.

These tearful examples speak volumes about the character of the people who live and work here. It is a character that’s pervasive, no random occurrence. If you look, carefully as I do, you can see it in the businesses, school district, hospital, recreation district, fire department, arts district, local marketing and sanitation districts, churches, service organizations and more. What we’re looking at is the fiber of Estes Park. In that fiber is a selfless willingness to support and sacrifice for others, a can-do attitude for sustaining the common good and a heartfelt appreciation for the beauty of the valley that envelopes us, and the Rocky Mountain National Park that's minutes away.

This Thanksgiving there is much for which to be grateful. Amidst your good fortune, before the holiday weekend is over, please remember to give thanks to each other. And know that I’ll be giving thanks for you.

Joel Bitters shops early to prepare a traditional Thanksgiving dinner.

Thanksgiving Holiday Closure Larimer County Offices, District Attorney, and Landfill will be closed on Nov. 25, 2021 for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Larimer County Offices, and District Attorney will remain closed on Nov. 26, 2021, but the Landfill will be open.

Critical services at Larimer County are not disrupted by closures.

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Estes Park Environmental Sustainability Task Force Seeks Input From Residents And Business Owners The Estes Park Environmental Sustainability Task Force (ESTF) has created two surveys to gather input from community members - one for residents and another for business owners. The purpose of the surveys is to gauge the public’s interest and knowledge when it comes to issues related to environmental sustainability in the Estes Valley. Given the breadth of the topic, the surveys are not comprehensive in what they cover but will provide valuable feedback to the ESTF. The residential survey should take about 10 minutes, the commercial survey about 5 minutes. Your survey is not accepted until you click the SUBMIT button at the end of the survey. These two surveys close Dec. 6. click on the

links below: Residential Survey: https://forms.gle/7YQkNypNme4PkSSo 6 Commercial Survey: https://forms.gle/byowwzm1jUEHWypC6 The county has also launched its own survey and corresponding website regarding the Climate Smart Larimer County initiative.

Climate Smart Larimer County Survey: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/6599139 /Climate-Smart-Larimer-County-Q1 Climate Smart Larimer County Website: https://www.larimer.org/climatesmart

IT’S BEGINNING TO LOOK LIKE WINTER IN ESTES PARK

Quota Club Donates To Estes Park Health Foundation Members of the Estes Park Quota Club recently donated five thousand dollars to the Estes Park Health Foundation. $3,000 will go towards a pediatric resuscitation manikin and $2,000 will go towards a children’s vision screening machine.

Quota is a nonprofit organization,

helping hearing and speech impaired individuals and disadvantaged women and children. They also have a medical supply Loan Closet open to all residents of Estes and visitors. Other local efforts include providing education scholarships, service to youth and seniors and much, much more.

Lady Gaga And Pancake Are Looking For New, Loving Homes Lady Gaga and Pancake are five years old spayed sisters. They are playful and have lived with other cats. They could be adopted together or apart. They have spent most of their life in one room with littermates so they will need a patient home or foster home to help them come around and learn about the fun things kitties do.

These sweet cats are currently living at the Pet Lodge. Call (970) 286-1652 to meet both of these awesome kitties.

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.

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Let's Help The Helpers!

Hey, Estes Park! There were so many local, for-profit businesses that stepped up to provide food, lodging, pet lodging, and/or services to first responders and/or evacuees during the recent Kruger Rock Fire. These aren’t nonprofits that can simply ask for more funds from donors—these for-profit businesses who sacrificed revenue, but still paid the associated expenses (e. g. food cost, labor cost, etc.) in order to help out in an urgent time of need. Can we return the favor? Bank of Estes Park will be walking into the following businesses with a small check to help them out, to thank them for stepping up, and to share in a small way in their gifts to our community. If you feel the same as we do, maybe reach into your wallet/purse, and drive around to some or all of these businesses, walk inside, ask for the manager, and tell them that you wanted to help them cover the costs they incurred in serving our little hometown in a time of need. Any amount helps, if lots of us do it! None of them have asked for this recognition or help, as they gave simply out of their

love for this community, and their desire to help, which makes this the perfect time to let them know we noticed and that we want to support their efforts! We have used several sources to build this list, but if we missed any, please feel free to recognize and support others as well! If you prefer to avoid driving a little cash around town, you can also make a check payable to any of them, mail it to me, and I’ll hand deliver it to the recipient. Mail to: Bank of Estes Park Attn: Scott Applegate P.O. Box 2390 Estes Park, CO 80517 Here are the ones we were able to identify through the Salvation Army, by individual comments, and through social media: You Need Pie! Diner & Bakery Sandwich Mafia Pet Lodge (estimated 60 animals!)

Reel Mountain Theater & Park Theatre Castle Mountain Lodge McGregor Mountain Lodge Kind Coffee

Starbucks Mountain Home Cafe Cousin Pat’s Pub & Grill Hunters Chop House Egg of Estes Sweet Basilico Poppy’s Pizza & Grill Claire’s Restaurant & Bar Notchtop Bakery & Cafe Country Supermarket For support of local non-profits, who also helped out tremendously, please remember the YMCA of the Rockies, the Salvation Army, Crossroads Ministry of Estes Park, Bright Christmas, and others that may have stepped up to meet this crisis. And of course, always support our first responders... Many of us were able to return to our homes only because of their quick, dedicated work. And we, like you, are also eagerly waiting to hear how we can help the family of our fallen pilot/hero, Marc Thor Olson.

Let's help out the helpers, Estes Park!

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Mary Kay Wilson and Karen Thompson.

Rotary Names Friendship Card Photo Contest Winner Mary Kay Wilson has been selected as winner of the photo contest for the Rotary Friendship Card 2022 design. Wilson and her husband, Greg, moved to Estes Park two years ago, after living in the Boulder/Longmont area.

Like many current residents, they visited the area frequently prior to making Estes Park their home.

“I chose this photo because it makes me happy.

It was a perfect day at Bear Lake, and we feel so fortunate to live in the mountains and so close to such a beautiful national park, ” stated Wilson.

The winning photo was selected from 19 entries. The image of Bear Lake with the reflection of Longs Peak garnered support from Rotary club members that participated in judging.

“I’m so excited to have my photo, Reflecting on a Perfect Day, chosen for the 2022 Friendship Card. It is such a great program, ” Wilson added.

Wilson will receive photo credit and two Friendship Cards. The 2022 Friendship Card will be available for purchase

in early December at various locations around Estes Park. The $10 discount card will be honored at participating local businesses, which offer discounts on food and drink, shopping, entertainment and services. Friendship Card holders will need to show their cards at the businesses in order to receive discounts. Certain restrictions may apply. Participating merchants and their discount offers are listed on the Friendship Card’s Facebook page – facebook.com/EP Friendship Card.

Look for the Friendship Card window decal to find participating merchants.

The 2022 card is valid through December 31, 2022.

The Friendship Card is a fundraising project of The Rotary Club of Estes Park.

Net proceeds from the sale of the card are used to give back to the community through Rotary projects and grants. Proceeds are not used for club expenses.

For more information on the Friendship Card, contact Karen Thompson by email at epfriendshipcard@gmail.com.

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EVICS Emerging As Family Resource Center The efforts of EVICS (Estes Valley Investment in Childhood Success) in support of children and families in our community is well known and has been a foundational element of ensuring local families have what they need to thrive.

Entering our twelfth year in service to the Estes Valley, EVICS has emerged as a Family Resource Center. Three years ago, EVICS went through the process of becoming a Family Resource Center. This expanded our services to include the whole family. FRCs are family-friendly access points for numerous services tailored to the culture, resources and needs of the communities they serve and use a whole family approach to help families achieve personal and family sustainability.

Still prioritizing children in the early years of life, EVICS Family Resource Center has broadened and enhanced programs and services for the entire family. Additionally, we continue to advocate for increased capacity for access to quality early education, early literacy, and social-emotional opportunities. Our programming often responds to the gaps in the community to ensure families, children, and early educators have what they need.

As a Family Resource Center, EVICS is a member of a nationwide organization, the Family Resource Center Association

(FRCA). The FRCA supports Family Resource Centers (FRCs) and other partners in their vital work to help families thrive. As an intermediary and partner, FRCA provides expert training, technical assistance, and evaluation expertise to support a network of member FRCs and other partner organizations using a comprehensive approach to strengthen families. FRCA is advancing the field of family support and strengthening with a unique, replicable model that shows statistically significant improvement in family stability, health, and well-being.

One element of FRCA membership is an annual site visit to review standards of quality for all FRC programs and services. A score is generated from a points-based system and at our recent virtual site visit, EVICS increased these score 28 points, which is reflective of high quality benchmark.

Guided by core values of equity, diversity, and inclusion; social emotional literacy; and with a focus on existing strengths, EVICS is growing supportive programming, connecting to meaningful resources, and offering compassionate assistance to reach family centered goals.

Take a virtual tour of our Family Resource Center and learn more about EVICS and FRCA on our website: evics.org.

Conversational Spanish Classes Conversational Spanish Classes held by member. Fees: on a donation basis (1-5 a native Spanish speaker, retired certified students). Contact: José A. Gómez teacher, and college adjunct faculty Domenech (719-593-0465).

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Years ago, when my youngest sister was working on her PhD in philosophy at Boston College (yes, I am bragging blatantly), she introduced me to a local musician who became one of my favorites: Vance Gilbert. Back in the ’90s Gilbert was starting to sing and play his way out of the Boston pub scene and onto the bigger, better stages, performing with Aretha Franklin, Shawn Colvin, Arlo Guthrie, the Milk Carton Kids, George Carlin, Anita Baker, the Subdudes, Ellis Paul, and others. I am a big fan and love to see him perform live when I can, especially at the Planet Bluegrass Folks Festival in Lyons.

(He was there this past summer). To quote the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Vance Gilbert is a man, “with the voice of an angel, the wit of a devil, and the guitar playing of a god. ” Gilbert has 13 albums under his pajamas. (No belt for this guy. He performed in front of a camera at home, in his pajamas, every Monday night throughout the pandemic.) I have several of those albums and can be brought to tears by some songs, sometimes simply because his voice is so powerful.

What is most fascinating is that he can sing and hold a note for an eternity. (I clocked it!) It doesn’t seem humanly possible but I sat in an audience at a LAFTA concert and witnessed it. (Isn’t that a great acronym? Lincoln Association for the Traditional Arts. Their slogan: “Put a little LAFTA in your life. ”) When Gilbert hit the last note of a song it was high and pure and beautiful. It kept going and the audience grew expectant, waiting for it to end. When it didn’t end, people began to squirm, some let out a little laugh, and then the audience broke into applause, because what else could we do? This guy was doing something we thought humanly impossible. Except Gilbert was proving it to be possible. (Apparently some advanced vocalists can breathe in through their nose and out through their mouth at the same time. I’ve tried to find more information on this and am coming up deflated. Am I dreaming this or did it really happen? I swear it was real and not an illusion.)

Either way, Gilbert is a fantastic musician who writes a clever bloghh. His last blog was so good I wanted to share part of it. It’s his Things to Do list (there are no inappropriate words but there are hints of them. Please overlook them if they bother you. He’s funny enough to tolerate them, and they’re clever in their

own right. At least he’s not cussing.) : ~ Call a chronically ill friend. Ask them pertinent shid making them feel useful. ~ Make friends with a younger person.

Ask their opinion on something, making them feel useful. ~ Call an older person and just listen. ~ Make a pair of socks your favorite and talk to them as you put them on. ~ Dare other socks to live up to their station. ~ Check out the look on the faces of your underwear as you play favorite with the socks. ~ Have that deep conversation with someone you love who is politically diametric to you. ~ Drive/sign off from them and then laff…at what they believe. ~ Then imagine them laughing…at your tin hat shite. ~ Bake or roast something you’d never usually consider something you’d roast.

Check the web for a recipe after you do it.

Bring it to Thanksgiving and say, “You asked me to bring this…” ~ Put on some funk or R&B and try clogging to it. I mean that hands on the hips stiff upper body British Isles clogging. ~ Pop & Lock, Moonwalk, and Do The Robot to a Bach invention. [For those of us who are ballroom dancers, these are funk dance moves]. End by spinning on the floor on your back for even like 1/4 turn. Or just lie there. ~ Breathe. For real.

You may subscribe to Vance Gilbert’s blog by visiting www.vancegilbert.com. If you want to listen to the first of my many Vance Gilbert favorites, go to: https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=0JhAX1b-XgQ. If These Teardrops Had Wings is heart-wrenching but sometimes we need a good cry and this song will get you there. Vance has plenty of upbeat songs too. Listen to the entertaining lyrics and music of Goodbye Pluto at https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=ipYd8KvF8I. Play it loud enough so your socks can hear it.

You may let The Thunker know what you think at her e-mail address, donoholdt@gmail.com. © 2021 Sarah Donohoe

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Quota Festival Of Trees On Display By: Kris Hazelton

The financial health of nonprofit organizations in Estes Park have been significantly impacted by COVID-19 and our very own Estes Park Quota Club is facing challenges of their own. Quota normally hosts several annual fundraisers throughout the year, yet due to the pandemic, they are facing challenges when trying to find a way to do so responsibly. In the interest of keeping those in our community and visitors to Estes Park safe from COVID, members of Estes Park Quota recently decided that their annual Holiday Home Tour will not be held this year. The decision was made due to complications of hosting a safe event for both participants, homeowners and members of their club.

Quota is however, hosting their annual Festival of Trees. The event is being held

in the lobbies of the Estes Park Resort and The Dunraven Restaurant. Proceeds from these beautiful, one-of-a kind decorated trees support many Quota community projects such as the Loan Closet, ambulances for our community, AEDs, services to children and seniors, student grants and more. Show your support of Estes Park Quota by purchasing your chance to win one of these beautiful holiday trees. Buy tickets at the front desk-$1/ticket, $5 for 6 or $10 for 13 tickets, include your name and phone number on your tickets. The trees will be on display from now through December 17 and the drawing to win the trees will be held on Dec. 17 at 3 p.m.

Get out and see these 39 wonderful trees, have a great dinner at the Dunraven and purchase tickets to win one for yourself. Good luck!

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A Big Thank From The McCleary Family We just don’t know where to begin with all of the thank yous we wish to send, but we want to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all of the prayers, gifts and just stopping to lend a helping hand after Mike had his accident. Huge gratitude goes out to the hospital, doctors and to all of our wonderful friends and family.

Estes Park has a way of pulling together in a time of need and we just can’t thank all of you enough for everything!

Again, we thank you all!

With love and gratitude, Mike and Donna McCleary Candice Riden, Madi & Jonah Brandi and Zach

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How are y’all feeling the day after Thanksgiving? Bloated, never eat again, feeling warm and cozy or wondering what to do with all that leftover turkey? I hope that you are happy and had a wonderful Thanksgiving. I was fortunate to have some of my family at my home to share our meal of thanks. Greg and Cecelia brought the turkey, potatoes and a green veggie. Marie and Jeff cooked a prime rib and sweet potatoes. Lexie was my helper with setting the table and cleaning up afterwards. Well, they all helped with that. Lorie brough the bread and I fixed the dressing, gravy, wine and tea, cranberry sauce, cauliflower with cheese sauce and pecan praline cheesecake. Edward Jones supplied a pumpkin pie. I am thinking like others, I will never eat again. To repeat myself, what to do with that remaining turkey?

I always boil down the carcass with celery, carrots, onions, salt, and pepper. I freeze the broth for next year’s dressing and gravy. This year I will not have the leftover turkey as I am sure Greg and Cecelia have plans for a great gumbo. I had used last year’s broth for another dinner, what was I to do? Luckily, I got a carcass from a friend who had a turkey dinner last weekend. I am ready. I saw on a TV cooking show that turkey broth is now available just like chicken, beef, and vegetable broth. This will be great.

I found a recipe for leftover turkey that I plan to use if there are any leftovers. I am tired of all those recipes making turkey casseroles or mixing it with pasta.

The recipe is from Cuisine at Home.

Mongolian Turkey with Chow Mein Noodles 2 Tbsp. and 2 tsp. vegetable oil, divided 1 Tbsp. each of minced garlic and fresh ginger 1 cup chicken or turkey broth ½ cup packed brown sugar ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce 2 Tbs. oyster sauce (in Asian aisle) 3 cups cooked chopped turkey 3 Tbs. cornstarch 1 cup chopped green onions (in 3-inch pieces) 4 cups chow mein noodles Toasted sesame seeds Heat 2 tbs. oil in a medium saucepan on medium heat. Sauté garlic and ginger for about one minute. Add broth, brown sugar, soy sauce and oyster sauce and bring to boil until sauce thickens in about 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat.

Toss turkey in cornstarch, shake off excess. Heat (on medium heat) 1 Tbs. oil in another pan and cook half of the turkey until beginning to brown. Remove to a plate and repeat with 1 Tbs. oil and the other half of turkey. Combine all the turkey into a pan and reduce heat.

Stir in sauce and bring to boil, take off of the heat, add green onions and serve over noodles. Top with sesame seeds.

My email: esther.cena@gmail.com Bon Appétit.

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S OLITUDE C ABINS SOLITUDE CABINS ....Not ..Not J u st A N a me , B ut A F eeling!

Just Name, But Feeling!

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North Pole Direct Delivery Mailboxes Ready For Letters To Santa

Gathering Room Extremely welcoming and beautiful decorated for the holidays; includes a warming kitchen for a caterer; 12ft. Buffet serving counter; comfortable seating for 40 people. Banquet tables available; 50’ TV Screen. Easily accessible with handicaps ramp; ample parking.

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• Hosting your family this year for the holidays?

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• Would rather not have the mess in your space?

• Need an extra room? Lodge rooms available to stay right on site.

Santa wants to hear from you!

Continuing a heartfelt activity for the third year, Estes Park Newcomers Club member elves will help Santa write a

personalized letter to each child who sends him a letter. Letter to Santa templates (as seen on facing page) will be located at the Estes Valley library, Crossroads, and EVICS. Letters can be dropped off in one of the three “Express to the North Pole” mailboxes set up in the library, outside the library by the book drop box, and at the “We Believe Inn” cabin behind the Police Station/Town Hall. North Pole “direct delivery” mailboxes will be set up starting November 27. A team of elves will monitor them until December 20th to assure response letters can arrive before Christmas.

See facing page for more details.

Edwards Jones Office Collects Thanksgiving Goodies For Crossroads

Call to set up a tour with Kaylyn.

Holiday Special Pricing

The Lodge at Solitude Cabins…970-577-7777.

Edward Jones Financial Advisor Derek Vinge and team would like to thank all of those who contributed to the Thanksgiving food drive for Crossroads Ministry! Over the past two weeks, folks have been heeding the call to spread gratefulness by dropping off their contri-

butions of Thanksgiving-related food items for those community members whom Crossroads serves. The pile of goods in the office area has grown to considerable size and we're deeply appreciative of all who've participated.

Have a Happy Thanksgiving!

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Open Mic At Ed’s Cantina Join the Ed’s Cantina crew and host Jon Pickett for the warmest and most welcoming open mic in Colorado. Musicians, it’s your time to shine. Music lovers, come on down to meet friends and hear a wide variety of music all in one evening.

390 E. Elkhorn Ave. Estes Park Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday, 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Musicians and fans welcome.

Contact: Jon Pickett, (970) 214-2953 Info@edscantina.com

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FREE CONCERT

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2019 Gospel Singer of the Year award for the state of Alabama.

Saturday November 27 at 6pm Gospel Singer

Shannon Knight

Shannon Knight has been in full time ministry for

27 years. He travels all over the country preaching and singing about Jesus. Shannon has been on Gaither videos, TBN and many other television networks. He is the lead singer of The Music City Quartet and is a regular on the Music City Show.

His latest album ‘Clear’ is available on all digital outlets.

Please join us for this FREE concert!

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Arctic Bound By: Dawn Wilson

“Welcome to the Polar Bear Club,” I told the members of my group on our last morning in Churchill. “It is a rare opportunity to see polar bears in the wild, and you just spent a week with them.”

From November 7 to 14, I and four fellow nature photographers traveled to the western shore of Hudson Bay in northern Canada to observe and pho-

on the ice hunting their favorite meal of seals. Polar bears then live off these fat reserves during the remaining three to four months of the year that they spend on land.

Climate change has caused temperatures to rise, especially in the Arctic.

The result is a lengthened ice-free period, thus reducing the amount of time bears have to hunt on the ice. Latest estimates show the ice-free period in

The polar bear holding facility, sometimes referred to as polar bear jail, has been in use since 1982 as a way to keep problem bears out of town until the ice returns.

years between my visits.

The snow was a welcome opportunity to photograph white bears on a white landscape. Polar bears actually look more cream on a snowy landscape. The snow also helps to clean off the dirt on the coats of the bears after a summer of roaming on land.

In addition to the polar bears, our group also enjoyed quite a few photo opportunities with willow ptarmigan, a Snowy owls are occasionally spotted in Churchill, but this year we had four sightings with only this one willing to have its photo taken.

A portrait of a polar bear in Churchill, Manitoba.

very close cousin to our local whitetailed ptarmigan, several snowy owls, and a rare sighting of a white form gyrfalcon, the largest falcon in the world.

tograph polar bears and other arctic wildlife with a local guiding company.

We were quite successful with as many as ten different polar bears in one day.

Churchill is a remote town in the Canadian Province of Manitoba with a population of about 800 people that is comprised of primarily Indigenous People, including First Nations, Métis and Inuit. The small town, nicknamed Polar Bear Capital of the World, sits 1,361 miles as the crow flies from Estes Park. But there are no roads leading to Churchill; you must arrive by plane or train. Although I would someday like to take the two-day train trip, I went with the plane option, which took me through Denver, Vancouver and Winnipeg.

As a photographer, I want to come home with the prettiest photos of the animals I watched. As a writer and conservationist, I want to document the story that unfolds in front of me.

This trip produced both.

Polar bears visit Churchill in the fall as part of their migration out to the icepack in Hudson Bay. These large bears — they can weigh up to 1,700 pounds — spend up to eight months

Hudson Bay has increased by 20 days a year.

Churchill is one of the first places where the water freezes in Hudson Bay because of a large influx of fresh water from the Churchill River into the salt water of the bay. The prevailing winds out of the north also cause any ice that does form to be pushed back onto the shore near Churchill, creating the first icepack within the bay.

This was my second trip to this remote town and my third time photographing wild polar bears. On my previous trip to Churchill in November 2013, there was already snow on the ground when I arrived on November 5, and ice started forming in the bay by November 6. My guide at that time was already talking about how the ice formation was at least a week later than average.

This trip gave another stark representation of the impacts of climate change.

I arrived in Churchill this year on November 8. The first coating of snow had only arrived a day earlier, and we did not see any significant ice until the day we left on November 13. Another week of ice had been lost in even the seven

For those interested in birds, Churchill can provide a wide variety of northern species, especially in the early summer months. During this trip we didn’t spend a lot of time looking for other birds but did come across a group of common eiders in winter plumage and a lot of snow buntings darting around in the snow.

What did elude us were arctic hares, although their abundant tracks in the snow proved they were there, and arctic fox, another historically common animal that relies on polar bears for scraps of food on the icepack.

If you like the cold — we rarely saw temperatures above freezing — and are willing to spend full days outside looking for white animals on a white landscape, Churchill is a truly epic destination where you too can become a member of the polar bear club.

If interested in joining me on future arctic adventures or would like prints of these white kings of the north, email me at dawn@dawnwilsonphotography.com and I can keep you informed of upcoming trips.

Dawn Wilson is a professional and award-winning nature photographer who lives in Estes Park year-round. You can see more of her work, join one of her Rocky tours, and purchase prints at DawnWilsonPhotography.com or follow her on Instagram: @dawnwilsonphoto.

These two polar bears spent three days sparring in the falling snow, just one of the ways the bears pass the time as they wait for the ice to form.

Willow ptarmigan were abundant in the Churchill area as they munched on the willow twigs covering much of the landscape.

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Michael Young Creates Another Magical Catch The Glow Parade this whimsical holiday parade, as well as spend the afternoon shopping, visiting Santa and strolling through downtown Estes Park taking photos with a variety of cute woodland and holiday characters. The parade features 39 units, including hand crafted floats designed by the parade’s Creative Director, Michael Young, along with musical acts, floats featuring several local nonprofits, marching bands, fire trucks and other specialty vehicles.

Michael started this huge endeavor on September 21. This is his 12th year as Creative Director and Michael never runs out of amazing ideas for his spectacular float designs.

Join the Town of Estes Park to celebrate When asked what he is most excited the holiday season with the dazzling about this year, Michael said, “I’m so Catch the Glow Parade. The brightest happy to be back to a regular, traveling event of the year will travel through parade format.” Last year, they did a downtown starting at 5:30 p.m. Friday, drive-through parade at the fairgrounds Nov. 26, the day after Thanksgiving. due to the Covid outbreak, and while Each year as many as 20,000 people line that gave Michael the opportunity to create stationary, one-sided floats, he Elkhorn Avenue to “Catch the Glow” of was excited this year to be back to his

more “normal float-making routine.”

Micheal said his ideas this year just “flowed” and it seemed much easier this time around. He said, “It was so much fun, less stress, the ideas were just there and things came together perfectly!”

The float he had the most fun with this year is his 60s float featuring a fully decorated pink tree, poised in a 60s living room with a teal couch, the perfect family and music of the era.

Some of the amazing other new floats

are the Mountain Strong Railroad train, the Armed Forces float, Peace on Earth, Bigfoot on his throne, Candy Nutcrackers and a Rooftop Rodeo float. As always, the stars of the evening are Santa and Mrs. Claus in their fancy, huge new sleigh!

Don’t miss this fantastic holiday parade!

Dress warmly, grab some dinner and warm beverages downtown and enjoy Estes Park’s small-town, family-friendly extravaganza! It’s truly magical!

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Auction Of Wildlife Photography There will be a silent auction of wildlife photography by Tom Gootz at the Art Center gallery on Friday evening, December 3rd from 5-7 p.m. Tom, who recently passed away, was PhD microbiologist, a naturalist, and an accomplished photographer. Tom was an advocate for the protection of wildlife and their habitat in the Estes Valley, and all proceeds from the sale of his photography will go towards an update of the Estes Valley Wildlife Plan.

This event will be in addition to the normal First Friday Open House held at The Art Center of Estes Park. Light snacks and beverages will be offered to visitors and auction participants. The current artists work showing at the gallery will be on display and available for purchase. This will be a great opportunity to pick up some unique Christmas presents, while supporting a good cause.

Tom’s photos are signed and professionally matted and framed, and there are approximately 50 photos varying in size from 11 x 14 to 24 x 32. The photos are color wildlife or landscape scenes.

There is one Ansel Adams authorized print from the original negative and a couple of very nice, black and white Ansel Adams-like photos that Tom took. His collection also includes a few small original oil paintings.

This event is being sponsored by the Wandering Wildlife Society of the Estes Valley Watershed Coalition. The Coalition is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the stewardship of the Estes Valley’s Waters, Forests, and Wildlife. The updated Estes Valley Wildlife plan will be used in support of the updated Comprehensive Plan, in order to identify and protect critical wildlife habitat.

Join us on December 3rd, First Friday, at The Art Center of Estes Park, 517 Big Thompson Avenue, in lower Stanley Village, from 57 p.m. The photographs will be on display and silent auction bids will be accepted from 5:00 until 6:30, at which time the bidding will be closed and the winning bidders announced.

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REMEMBER THE ‘GOOD’ This week we celebrated Thanksgiving Day! Or did we? The past couple of years have been such strange years that I wonder if we can truly be thankful. And for what?

Thanksgiving was initially celebrated to thank God for those early years of our nation. We remembered the stories about that first feast shared by the pilgrims and the truly Native Americans. We marveled at the ‘thankful spirit’ that was evident, despite some very hard times experienced in those early days…the illness and deaths of many, daily hardships faced by our ancestors. How could they have been thankful? But they were! And they showed it, and expressed it.

As years came and went Americans utilized Thanksgiving Day to remember the bounty that God has showered upon us, but also to remember those who helped this nation in so many ways during her history. We remember so many whose names are synonymous with heroism, having led our nation through wars and times of privation and need and recovery. Through the years we have honored scores of them in many ways, erecting statues and buildings in their honor, taking days off from work and closing government offices in order to spend time thinking of people of all cultures and their sacrificial contributions to our nation’s welfare.

But this year was different, wasn’t it? This has been the year of tearing down statues of many who made such contributions to our people during those centuries. During the protests we’ve seen many of these defaced or destroyed because they did, during their lives, things totally abhorrent to us, like owning slaves, despite often treating them as members of their own families and treating them very kindly, or fighting in wars resulting from a desire to help or protect others, etc. During the height of the destruction I couldn’t help wondering if our famous Mount Rushmore would be next. Despite the good that these statesmen…and women… did during their lifetimes, they have suffered disdain, ridicule, and dishonor, as a result of the treatment of many…many of whom would never even consider sacrificing and serving as these great people did.

During this time the words of Mark Antony, following the death of Cesar, came to mind. William Shakespeare has him saying: “The evil that men do lives after them, the good is oft interred with their bones.” I can’t help wondering if the day will come when we will not remember the good things done by our nation’s great people, dwelling fully on negative aspects of their lives. If so, we…and our nation…will be the losers for it.

But I don’t want to just focus on actions of others in this regard. We need to think about ourselves and consider how often we struggle with this same tendency…to forget the ‘good’ and remember only the ‘evil’. I remember the story of a man who was sharing with a friend about a frustration in his marriage. He said: “Every time my wife and I get into an argument my wife gets historical.” His friend corrected him, “You mean ‘hysterical’.” He said, “No, I mean ‘historical’! She reminds me of everything I’ve ever done wrong!” How often is this true in our marriages, or our parenting, or other relationships? In counseling, we call this ‘garbage dumping’. People remember each wrong thing done, put it into our mental ‘bag’, and ‘dump it’ all on the other person when having a disagreement. True love for others results in ready forgiveness, even forgetfulness, of bad things when they happen. What a sweet experience to attend a memorial service for a person where ‘good lives on’ and is joyfully shared by attendees!

We need to weigh this when it comes our relationship to God as well. “Thank you, Lord!” is what Thanksgiving is all about. ‘Thanks’ to God for all His goodness to us. All of us have been so blessed! We may have had a ‘bad year’ when it came to health, finances, etc. but we have all been blessed in so many ways. So, Thursday, I hope you “Counted your many blessings, naming them one by one, and being surprised by what the Lord has done.”

If so, it will have resulted in glory for God and a true joy it brings to ourselves.

Bob Lewis

‘Who’ is ready for Fall?

Better To-Go Dinner Fundraiser Estes Valley Restorative Justice Partnership (EVRJP) is hosting a fundraiser dinner on December 1st.

In years past, EVRJP’s annual Better Together Dinner would invite attendees to enjoy great food and good company in person, however this year EVRJP has shifted to a takeout event in order to accommodate and help keep the community safe. Join EVRJP this December 1st for the Better To-Go Dinner, a takeout event with the same great food enjoyed in the comfort of your own home.

Special menu items from Mama Rose’s Restaurant can be ordered for pick up between 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 1st. Choices include Lasagne (meat), Tri Colore Pasta (vegetarian) and Salmon & Vegetables (gluten-free, dairyfree). All entrees include a house salad served family style and tiramisu dessert.

Thanks to the generous donation of the meal by Julie and Rob Pieper, owners of Poppy’s and Mama Rose’s, all proceeds will benefit EVRJP and support restora-

tive justice programming in the Estes Valley. 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.

Current programming includes Community Group Conferencing, Restorative Community Mediation, Facilitated Conversations, Community (Reentry) Circles, Community Conversations, Student Support & Accountability Circles, Boys Council and Girls Circle. 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.

Learn more about Estes Valley Restorative Justice Partnership at www.estes.org/restorativejustice. Place your order for the Better To-Go Dinner by 11/26 at www.tinyurl.com/BetterToGo.

The Sum Of Us: “What Racism Costs Us And How We Can Prosper Together” Dr. Roger Lott will review this recent book by Heather McGhee and offer some ideas for a way forward.

Please join us, the Quaker/Unitarian/Other Group, by Zoom on Sunday morning, November 28th at 11 o’clock. For Zoom details contact Jim Linderholm at hwsceo@aol.com or call Randy Maharry at (515) 229-8299.

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Estes Park Senior Citizens Center Menu

Spark Joy, Spark Hope, Spark Confidence, Spark Generosity!

Nov 29 – Dec 3 Monday, Nov 29

Country Fried Steak w/ mashed potatoes, gravy & vegetables

Tuesday, Nov 30

Chicken Primavera w/ Spaghetti, garlic bread & side salad

Wed., Dec 1

Philly Beef Sandwich (topped w/ mozzarella cheese, green peppers, & onions) w/ Homemade Chips

Thursday, Dec 2

Chicken Cordon Bleu w/ Rice Pilaf

Friday, Dec 3

Fish & Homemade Chips w/ soup of the day

Dec 6 – 10 Monday, Dec 6

Vegetarian Quesadilla (w/ spinach, mushrooms & onions) & soup

Tuesday, Dec 7

Breakfast Burrito w/ green chili on the side

Wednesday, Dec 8 Chicken Salad Croissant w/ Homemade Chips

You can make a difference in the lives of local youth this holiday season.

Right now our youth are struggling with their mental health more than ever–experts have declared a mental health emergency for adolescents across the country.

Local youth are searching for meaningful connections, positive adult role models, useful coping tools, and empowering skills to help support them through these challenging times.

That’s where Partners comes in. We have never stopped working to provide an ever-growing number of northern Colorado (including the Estes Valley) youth with the support they deserve.

Participants in our high-quality mentoring and prevention education programs experience a significant improvement in their mental health, gaining confidence, trust, and hope.

And now you can help by supporting our 2021 Spark Campaign. We need to raise $150,000 by Dec. 31st to continue our important programs for the youth of Northern Colorado. That amount of money allows us to match and support 100 local youth with a mentor. A mentor they deserve and a mentor you can help

them get!

Ways to make a tax deductible donation: 1) Go to: https://poweredbypartners.org/spark/ 2) If you want to support a Spark Champion’s campaign or become a Spark Champion go to: https://poweredbypartners.org/events/spark-campaign/ 3) Send a check payable to Partners to: Partners, P.O. Box 484, Estes Park, CO 80517. Be sure to write The Spark Campaign in the memo line on your check. If you are donating to a specific champion’s page be sure to put their name in the memo line also.

4) Does your workplace match your charitable gifts? Please check with your employer for a matching gifts form.

Another way to support Partners is to give the gift of mentoring! Adult volunteers over 21 years of age who are very active and interested in working with youth. Contact kwhitacre@poweredbypartners.org or go to our website www.poweredbypartners.org for more information on how to be a mentor or be an activity volunteer!

Thank you for your support!

Thursday, Dec 9

Country Fried Chicken w/ mashed potatoes, gravy & vegetables

Friday, Dec 10

Shrimp Platter (4 fried & 4 grilled) w/ Rice Pilaf & soup

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 29th you need to call before 1:00 PM on Tuesday, Nov 23rd. For reservations call 970-581-2195 and leave a detailed message. Pre-paid meal tickets and membership forms are available at the Estes Park Senior Citizens Center located at 1760 Olympian Lane and at estesparkseniors.org

The Center is OPEN (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 10-1; Tuesday 10-2) TriFit (MWF 10:30-11:15); Yoga/Balance (TT 10:15-11:15) Mahjong (Tuesdays 10-2); Crafts (Tuesdays 11:30-1) Two Bridge Groups: 1st, 3rd, & 5th Wednesday of the month & Every Thursday 1-4 PM Reserved Meals-to-Go delivered to your vehicle or eat at the Senior Citizens Center Check out our website: estesparkseniors.org or call for the latest information

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Christmas Carol Concert December 5th

We are delighted to invite you to a Christmas Carol Concert and Sing-along at Our Lady of the Mountains on December 5 at 3:00 p.m.

Enjoy traditional and contemporary pieces performed by our musicians favorite sing-along Christmas Carols between performances Together, let’s gather for a time of magnificent music to lift our voices and our hearts as we prepare to welcome the Christ Child.

Please accept this musical Christmas Carol Concert as a gift from Our Lady of the Mountains Catholic Church to you and everyone in our surrounding community.

Following the concert will be a light reception in the social hall downstairs.

Please stay to visit with old and new friends.

Please join with us in this memorable celebration of song.

Peak To Peak Concert Series Is Back!

The popular Peak to Peak Classical Concert Series is back after over a year of Covid postponements, with a new concert series! Clarinetists Annaka Hogelin, Ellen Kennedy and Emily Wangler, founding members of Cairn Music, will perform on Saturday, December 6th at 2 p.m at Shepherd of the Mountains Lutheran Church, 2000 Ptarmigan Trail Drive.

Featured works on the program include Mozart's Serenade No. 1, K. 439b, an arrangement of Tchaickovsky's Nutcracker Suite, and Swan Hennessy's Trio, Op. 54. Cairn Music provides live chamber music for a variety of events, performing both classical repertoire and popular arrangements. Members of the

ensemble are classically trained, professional musicians who have performed for special events, recitals, and concerts throughout Northern Colorado.

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.

Please note: due to Covid restrictions, audience members will be asked to wear masks and maintain social distancing.

WE SHOULDN’T NEED A HOLIDAY TO REMIND US TO BE THANKFUL.

After so much time apart, we’re thankful for the chance to spend the holidays together again. Happy Thanksgiving from the Rich Flanery team, your Rocky Mountain lender.

And thanks for your continued support.

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Blessings From Crossroads Ministry

$150 because they are filled with not only shelf-stable nonperishables, but with fresh fruits and vegetables, milk, By: Brian Schaffer butter, bread, and meat! I am so proud Our Thanksgiving blessing food distrithat we can give out such bounty to our bution was a grand success! We imhungry Neighbors. I am grateful to you pacted the lives of more than 130 famifor making this possible! While you may lies who received a box full of groceries not physically be at Crossroads loading to make this Thanksgiving a memorable the carts with groceries, it is your heart one around the dinner table. We had a for the well-being of our Neighbors and this is reflected in every item placed inside the cart. This expression of tangible love to our Neighbor fills their heart with hope! In addition to the Food pantry we continue to offer Back packs of food to our hungry schoolage children who are on the free and reduced lunch programs along with classroom snacks that we provide to our school counselors to offer children who come to school hungry. We have power-packed team of volunteers who rent and utility assistance, Meals on worked with our Food Pantry Manager, Wheels delivery, prescription and medDebra Avezzano, to pull off this large ical assistance, clothing vouchers to Vilscale distribution. Leading up to this we lage Thrift Shop, fuel vouchers to a local were blessed with thousands of pounds gas station and on top of this we have of grocery items that came from organcase management to help people process ized food drives collected from TDS, the most important things in life. All of Estes Valley Crisis Advocates, Youth in this done in the spirit of Christian love!

Action from EP High School, and Life I hope that you rejoice with me that Long Learning of Estes Valley preschool. our reach is broadening as we demonYour efforts are greatly appreciated! strate God’s love to Neighbors. We are I recently read a quote that said, “If my blessed to be a blessing so that none of heart is right with God, every human beour Neighbors – whether in this county ing is my Neighbor” (Oswald Chamor the ones north, south, east, or west of bers). Well, that is the posture of Crossus – should ever go hungry. I think God roads Ministry. I love how we are given is pleased with our generosity. I know the opportunity to demonstrate the that I am grateful for yours! heart of God in all the services we proHave a Happy Thanksgiving with an vide our Neighbors. extra helping of blessings from above!

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Give Where You Live: CO Gives Day December 7

Almost 30 different nonprofit organization in and in-service to the Estes Valley are eligible to receive donations on CO Gives Day. Cast your giving net even wider and explore 3100 nonprofits from across the state. Schedule your donation today to land on CO Gives Day, December 7.

By: Karen McPherson, Estes Park Nonprofit Resource Center

receives on CO Gives Day gives them a proportion of the Incentive Fund.

Colorado Gives Day unites all Col2) Variety: Donors tend to give, on avoradans in a common goal to strengthen erage, to four different nonprofits. The the state’s nonprofits by giving to their site makes it easy for donors to search favorite charities online. The one-day directly for an organization they know giving event began in 2010. Ten years or “shop” for new ones. For example, later, the annual statewide movement you can search by area code to find local raised more than $50 million in 24 organizations or by content (animals, hours. Twenty local nonprofits are eligi- resources, food, education, etc). ble to receive donations on CO Gives.org 3) Timing: Donors can set up monthly This celebration of giving helps donors and annual donations. Monthly donagive where they live work and play to the tions, whatever size they are, help noncauses they care about most. profits plan month by month operating budgets instead of waiting for end of All of the giving that happens on CO Gives day goes through the COGives.org year donations. platform. The site offers many advan4) Accountability: Each organization’s tages to donors and nonprofits: online profile is screened by Community First Foundation to ensure specific 1) The $1.6M Incentive Fund: Donors standards are met before they are added can go online today and schedule their to the program. ColoradoGives.org feadonation to “land” on CO Gives Day. tures the missions, programs and fiThe total donations any one nonprofit nances of more than 3,100 Colorado

nonprofits.

5) The transaction itself: the ColoradoGives.org site charges a minimal (undermarket) transaction fee. More money goes to the nonprofit AND donors can opt to cover the fee. It is easy for nonprofits to track and record donations. It is easy for donors to get receipts.

Twenty local organizations operating in 80517 are eligible to receive funds through ColradoGives.org: ● Estes Park Nonprofit Resource Center ● Estes Park Health Foundation ● Estes Park Museum Friends and Foundation ● Crossroads Ministry of Estes Park, Inc. ● The Estes Park Learning Place ● Estes Valley Land Trust ● Estes Valley Watershed Coalition ● Estes Valley Crisis Advocates

● Estes Valley Library Friends & Foundation ● Estes Valley Investment in Childhood Success (EVICS) ● Rocky Mountain Conservancy ● Habitat for Humanity of the St. Vrain Valley (includes Estes Park) ● Harmony Foundation, Inc. ● Ballet Renaissance ● Salud Family Health Centers ● Volunteer Fire Department of Big Elk ● Partners ● Estes Park Education Foundation ● SummitStoneHealth Partners Additional organizations working inservice to the Estes Valley include: ● United Way of Larimer County ● Boys and Girls Clubs of Larimer County ● Rocky Ridge Music Center ● Community Foundation of Northern Colorado ● League of Women Voters of Colorado ● Better Business Bureau Serving Northern Colorado and Wyoming Foundation ● Hope Lives! The Lydia Dody Breast Cancer Support Center ● Volunteers of American Colorado You can designate your donation to support programs in the Estes Valley.

Colorado Gives Day is a statewide movement led by the Community First Foundation and presented by FirstBank.

Last year, 87,000 donors visited ColoradoGives.org on Colorado Gives Day to make a donation. Join this groundswell of giving and Give Where You Live on Colorado Gives Day, December 7, 2021. Go to COGives.org to set up your donation.

For more information or questions about this program, contact the Estes Park Nonprofit Resource Center at info@epnonprofit.org or 970-480-7805.

Give To The Museum Friends & Foundation December 7

Avoid the crowd and schedule a donation today! The Estes Park Museum Friends & Foundation, Inc. is on the list of deserving recipients for Colorado Gives Day, Tuesday, December 7, 2021.

This year has been very challenging, but operations are slowly returning to normal with in-person events which in-

clude the entire community: the Coolest Car Show on July 4, and the Creative Colorado Tablesetting/scaping on November 13 & 14. There are also many historic resources which are available on the Estes Park Museum’s website.

Instead of waiting to make your taxdeductible donation, the website is open now to schedule one. The donation will not happen until December 7, when the Colorado Gives website will be very busy. Save time and avoid the rush. Visit the Estes Park Museum Friends website to donate: estesparkmuseumfriends.org The mission of the Estes Park Museum is to conduct activities that preserve, share, and respect the unique history of Estes Park. For more information, call the Estes Park museum at 970-586-6256 or visit estespark.colorado.gov/museum.

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Tis The Season For We Believe In Estes Park!

The members and alumni of the Estes Park Newcomers club have planned an extravaganza of fun activities for young and old. The We Believe planning team members are Barb Prentiss, Carla Spreng-Webb, Judy Shipman, Matt Comstock, Danny Gigax and Debbi Stalder.

“We Believe in Estes Park” is a community outreach project of the Estes Park Newcomers Club. The Club has partnered with the Town of Estes Park to cel-

ebrate the holiday spirit, while supporting several local non-profit organizations in our mountain community. Newcomers’ own Santa and Mrs. Claus were at the Estes Park Tree lighting ceremony this past weekend, appear-

ing with toy soldiers and several elves.

Many families and children had their pictures taken with Santa, and told him what they want for Christmas. Elves handed out candy canes to the children and mingled with the crowd, adding to the festive spirit of the event.

On Friday evening after Thanksgiving Day, Santa and Mrs. Claus will be on the grand finale float in the Catch the Glow parade. It will be right behind the Newcomers holiday float with riding and walking elves, toy soldiers and lots of holiday spirit! The parade that begins at 5:30 p.m. is a highlight of the year in Estes Park, and hundreds line the streets.

The excitement grows among the children in the crowd as they anticipate

Santa’s arrival!

Continuing a heartfelt activity for the third year, club member elves will help Santa write a personalized letter to each child who sends him a letter. Letter to Santa templates will be located at the Estes Valley library, Crossroads, and EVICS and can be dropped off in one of the three “Express to the North Pole” mailboxes set up in the library, outside the library by the book drop box, and at the “We Believe Inn” cabin behind the

Police Station/Town Hall. North Pole “direct delivery” mailboxes will be set up starting November 27. A team of elves will monitor them until December 20th to assure response letters can arrive before Christmas.

Newcomers are collaborating with the EP Visitors Center and the Community Center to host lifesize standup cut-outs of Santa, Mrs. Claus and a reindeer for visitors and community members to take safe selfie photos.

Santa and Mrs. Claus will attend for three hours for photos at a safe distance and masked, and children can enjoy a Newcomers’ guided crafts workshop at the Holiday Wine Festival at the Events Center on November 27. Another event featuring the Claus couple will be Tiny Tots with Santa at the American Legion Holiday Extravaganza on the morning of December 10.

Santa and Mrs. Claus will also be a part of the Estes Valley Library’s Polar Express events on December 10 and 11, waving at the children who will ride the Polar Express trolley, ring jingle bells and sing Christmas songs following an animated reading of the book, The Polar Express. There are two groups each night: the first starts at 5:30, the second at 6:20 p.m.

Newcomers invite everyone to enjoy the holiday season and participate in these events.

Estes Park-Based Nonprofit CEO James Geckler Selected To TPAS National Board Of Directors Harmony Foundation, an over 50-yearold Colorado-based nonprofit addiction treatment center, today announced that Harmony Foundation CEO James Geckler has accepted an invitation to join the national board of directors of Treatment Professionals in Alumni Services (TPAS), an organization dedicated to the development of longterm recovery support for individuals posttreatment. TPAS is currently celebrating its 10th anniversary. The approach of the organization is based on a client-centric approach to activities that promote connection, continual education, and the celebration of outcomes.

“Jim’s name in the industry is synonymous with innovation as an organization but he also believes in the value of the individual. He has a natural ability to recognize a person’s potential, providing them with the tools to be their best, said Michael Maassel, co- president of TPAS. With mental health and addiction serv-

ices more needed than ever, TPAS’s mission is to provide the skillsets one needs to make an impact with a prioritization toward peer-support over profit with profound success.

Harmony Foundation, which has been led by Geckler for nearly five years, is fully aligned with that concept and has changed the trajectory for tens of thousands of people since its conception. Harmony Foundation’s alumni program has been a leading example for programs across the country, sharing best practices with the intention of influencing for the better.

“For addiction treatment and mental health programs, TPAS is one of the most effective channels for supporting positive change,” added Geckler. “I look forward to helping effect change for the better and highlight the positivity of lives in recovery—an aspect of the disease of addiction often overlooked by the public.”

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What’s Happening At The Estes Valley Library HOURS & SERVICES Holiday Schedule The library will be closed all day on Thursday and Friday, November 25 and 26 for the Thanksgiving holiday, reopening at 10 a.m. on Saturday, November 27.

Fall Hours: Mondays - Thursday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.

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

Sundays, 1-5 p.m.

The library is open with full access to collections, study rooms, meeting spaces, and the Makerspace. The second floor offers computer access, with printing available. Free Wi-Fi is available both inside and outside the library. Face masks are required inside, per the current Larimer County health mandate.

ONE BOOK ONE VALLEY “The Mountains Sing”:

books available The 2022 title is “The Mountains Sing”

by Dr. Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai, as chosen by Estes Valley readers. Copies are available for check-out. Other formats include digital eBook and eAudiobook.

Programs and discussions will take place in January, including a virtual presentation by the author on January 29.

KIDS & TEENS Book vs. Movie: “A Wrinkle in Time” Saturday, Nov. 27, 2:30-5 p.m., Hondius Room Book or movie—which do you like best? Enjoy pizza and beverages while watching the film, then we’ll share and hear impressions. Sign up at estesvalleylibrary.org Makerspace Saturdays Saturday, Dec. 4, 2-3 p.m., Makerspace This new series will focus on a different Makerspace equipment item each month. Attendees will make a craft item to take home. Especially for ages 6 to 17, but all ages welcome. Sign up at estesvalleylibrary.org.

EARLY LITERACY Pajama Storytime Wednesday, Dec. 1, 6 to 6:30 p.m., Children’s Room Especially for ages 0 to 6 and their families. Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes

and movement to learn and wind down the day. No sign-up required.

MAKERSPACE Learn the 3D Printer Tuesday, Nov. 30, 4:30 - 6 p.m.

Learn how the library’s 3D printers can create customized objects from plastic filament, for both practical and creative uses. After taking the class, participants may then use the 3D printer on their own. For ages 15 and up. Sign up at estesvalleylibrary.org.

BOOKS & AUTHORS Being Awareness: “The Gifts of Imperfection” Begins Saturday, Dec. 4, 10:30 a.m. noon, via Zoom Acclaimed author Brene Brown’s book is an invitation to a grassroots movement for each of us to say, “My story matters because I matter.” A three-part “Being Awareness” book discussion, continuing on January 8 and February 5. Sign up at estesvalleylibrary.org and receive infor-

mation on how to acquire the book.

WORKSHOPS “Here Kitty, Kitty! Where are you?”

Monday, Dec. 6, 6-7:30 p.m., Hondius Room House cats charm our emotional side and stimulate our intellectual aspect as well. Yet they cause an alarming ecological problem that requires we manage them from an intellectual side. Join a presentation on this topic with nature instructor Kevin Cook. Details and signup at estesvalleylibrary.org.

COLLEGE READINESS College Planning One-on-One Appointments available College planning—from choosing a school to financial aid—is made easier by a one-on-one telephone visit with Kaye Orten, retired Vice Chancellor for Student Financial Services at CU-Boulder. Visit the “College Readiness” link at estesvalleylibrary.org to learn more and schedule an appointment.

FRIENDS & FOUNDATION Cliffhanger Used Books Cliffhanger Used Books, located next to the post office, is operated by the Library Friends & Foundation, offering gently-used books, movies, and music at discount prices. During November, military titles are on sale for $2 hardcover and $1 paperback, plus tax. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.

Here, Kitty, Kitty: Exploring House Cats’ Impact On Ecology Since being domesticated approximately 10,000 years ago, house cats (Felis catus) have traveled with humans to nearly all parts of the globe. In the process, they impact nature and wildlife in various ways and to various degrees. House cats charm our emotional side and stimulate our intellectual aspect as well. Nature instructor Kevin Cook will take a closer look at this topic on December 6, making the case that ecology requires us to manage these issues from our intellectual side.

Registration is open for the program, “Here, Kitty, Kitty! Where are You?” The program is the finale in a three-part series hosted by the Estes Valley Library.

The presentation takes place in the Hondius Room on Monday, December 6 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.

Cook has been leading nature talks

since 1993, including presentations at libraries around the state. Since earning his degrees in biology and wildlife biology from Western State College and Colorado State University, Cook has worked full-time as a writer-naturalist.

He has explored Colorado to experience its wildlife firsthand, with a special focus on addressing the issues that arise between people and the natural world. For 37 years, Cook served as a nature columnist for the “Fort Collins Coloradoan” newspaper.

He writes about natural history for many other publications and leads wildlife observation tours. He teaches wildlife classes and presents regular lectures at several Colorado venues.

To sign up for the December 6 presentation, visit the library Events Calendar at estesvalleylibrary.org.

Catch The Glow Parade-Friday, November 26, 5:30 p.m.

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Nature Through The Lens: Library Hosts Photography Of John Shelton

Art at the library exhibits resume this month as the Estes Valley Library hosts a display by local photographer and writer John Shelton. The photographs are on display in the library’s first floor fireside corner.

Shelton lives in Estes Park and travels extensively to support his work. Before arriving in Colorado, he had lived in Nevada, Idaho and Illinois.

“My photography starts as a reflection of nature being spiritual, something vastly larger, more significant, more relevant, and yet perhaps simpler and more peaceful than we perceive our daily passage,” says Shelton of his approach.

“I like to isolate the power and beauty of our environment, but I also like to explore man’s interaction with that environment, whether natural or not, ” he adds. “Focusing primarily on natural landscapes, urbanscapes, and architectural work, my imagery emphasizes these natural and manmade elements, separate or together, exploring relation-

ships, drawing attention to the depth and power of my subjects, and isolating their importance within the moment. ” More information about the Local Artist Program is available on the library website. The site contains the Exhibit & Display Policy and a form for artists to request the scheduling of display time. Go to estesvalleylibrary.org> Services> Local Artist Program.

Thirteen photographs comprise the exhibit now on display through December 31. Information about library exhibits may be found at estesvalleylibrary.org.

More information about photographer John Shelton may be found at www.sheltonphotoworks.com.

Third-Graders Get Supercalifragilisticexpialidocous Estes Park third graders each received A Student’s Dictionary & Gazetteer on November 4th, thanks to Estes Park Kiwanis Club. Third grade students and their teachers met outdoors at the “rock circle” on the school grounds with Kiwanis Club members Sally Park, Wayne Park and John Long.

Continuing a twenty-year old tradition, each student was presented with their very own dictionary.

Students were excited to discover supercalifragilisticexpialidocous on a page listing “the longest words in the English language.” They also learned that the name Colorado comes from the Spanish word for “red.” That was in the section of the gazetteer that lists fun facts about each state. Once they had their books in hand, several girls started teaching themselves American Sign Language in order to spell out “thank you” to Sally Parks.

Not all students have returned to onsite, in-person learning. Some continue

to study remotely from home. For those third-grade students, the Kiwanis Club left dictionaries at the school.

Contact 3rd grade team leader Erinn Wharton thru the school to make arrangements to receive your dictionary.

Kiwanis Club of Estes Park is dedicated to serving the youth of the Estes Valley and instilling in them a commitment to community service. In addition to this project, Kiwanians sponsor the Builder’s Club and Key Club, service clubs of middle and high school students, respectively, assistance with elementary school breakfasts, scholarships for graduating seniors, and many other activities to serve our young people. Interested in learning more? Contact club president Kathy Littlejohn at (970) 218-6005.

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Trash To Treasure Craft Ideas By: Judi Smith

Gift giving is the best, and the worst, part of Christmas. Beginning when our daughters were tiny, Christmastime at our house has always involved some type of handcrafted gifts and we find this a great way to use up leftover craft supplies at the end of the year. For young children, crafting can be better than shopping. It gives them a chance to give of themselves and they take pride in their own contribution. By encouraging the use of otherwise useless materials, the cost is minimal or nonexistent. Best of all, “trash to treasure” crafting is a great way to entertain children (or grandchildren) during school breaks like this next week or that long, boring summer vacation. As kids get older and become more independent, they refine their skills and broaden their imagination, creating memorable and treasured objects otherwise unavailable. At our house we keep certain craft supplies on hand just in case someone has a great idea. Our craft closet stocks a limited amount of paper towel cores, Kleenex boxes, pill bottles and other consistently sized discards, broken jewelry, old holey socks, newspaper and odd things we find around the house that we might find useful someday – particularly those that are “non recyclable.”

The best projects use readily available, no longer useful supplies. At one time our family ate a lot of doughnuts, purchased repetitively in the same size box.

So, we covered the boxes with some brightly colored scrap material similar to contact paper and made blocks for family toddlers. The tubes from pencil lead can make challenging building supplies for older students. Old wire hangers, encased in crocheted, macramé or simply

Newcomers Club November Meeting Features Chili And Community

braided scrap yarn are seemingly reborn.

I have some, received as a gift from a sixyear old elementary student (who made them herself) 53 years ago. Wire coat hangers, twisted to a different shape, make great back scratchers. These also can be covered to be more festive, but mine works just fine in its raw form. As a kid you probably made newspaper hats; but did you know that newspapers, junk mail, or catalog pages can also be used for origami? Bottle caps make great wheels for cardboard cars. For those of you who crochet, plastic bags make creative and relatively inexpensive doormats. For these and other ideas, just type into Google “DIY recycle projects” or, better yet, “DIY” along with whatever material you have on hand. I found lots of suggestions with “DIY junk mail,” “DIY bottle caps,” and “DIY soda bottles.”

Perhaps the proof of value comes from These fine chefs won the Chili Cook Off: Patti Brown, second place, Mark Rissmiller, my grandmother. When she died, we third place, and the champion, Andy Brittan-Willabus. discovered a collection of “handmade by A chili cookoff was the tasty highlight munity Development Director, was the grandchildren” gifts, including the tin of The Estes Park Newcomers Club’s No- speaker. A fourth generation Colcan covered with tiny squares of scrap vember 18 general meeting at the Com- oradoan, she discussed her passion for construction paper that I made over 60 munity Center. Nine locals competed for land use, zoning and transportation isyears ago. That can now graces my own desk, a reminder of what can be done by “best chili chef ” honors. First place went sues and their relationship to health care to Andy Brittan-Willabus, who would of a community. She said that the big issmall hands with only “trash” for suponly reveal that his “secret sauce” consues facing the town in her area include plies. Even adults can find such projects tained cocoa powder, and green, yellow the housing crisis of affordability and soothing at this time of year. My husand red chopped chilis. He developed availability, writing a new downtown band and I make something homemade the recipe himself, and says it was the development plan, a new zoning district for each family household, every year. first cooking competition he’s entered.

RM-2, updates to the comprehensive They are always unique and sometimes The second place winner was Patti plan and improving customer service. use scrap material. Perhaps the most popular was a family recipe book. While Brown, who acknowledged that it was She engaged the members in round her talented daughter’s recipe of chicken, table discussions about what they see as using no scraps, it can be computer typed and emailed, then shared with fu- chicken broth, white beans, Rotel toma- the planning issues facing the town. A toes and Monterey Jack cheese that ture generations – using no materials at number of members shared their views, made it so delicious. Mark Rissmiller’s all! including about wildfire and fuels mitithird place dish featured Jimmy Dean’s gation, green energy, water issues, housAgree? Disagree? Additions? Comments? pork sausage, Waygu and bison ground ing density, and a desire for more downRRRcyc@signsandwishes.com. meats, as well as V8 juice—what an intown walks like the Riverwalk area. teresting combination of flavors! The The evening also featured a silent aucevening’s dinner menu included salad, tion of items donated by members. The cornbread, lemonade, coffee and various proceeds will go to fund projects benepies with whipped cream for dessert. fitting the club’s Estes Park Community Jessica Garner, Estes Park’s new ComService projects.

Estes Fly Tyer Group

The Estes Fly Tyer Group is back! A big thank you to Seth Richmond, Rector, St. Bartholomew’s Church for providing us a large well lit room to have our fly tying sessions. We will meet the first Tuesday of every month starting in October and going through May. Where we meet: St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church, 880 MacGregor Avenue When: Tuesday, Dec. 7-6:00-8:30 Tuesday, Jan. 4-6:00-8:30 Tuesday, Feb. 1-6:00-8:30 Tuesday, Mar. 1-6:00-8:30 Tuesday, Apr. 5-6:00-8:30

Tuesday, May 3-6:00-8:30 What to bring: Bring your own vise, tools, materials.

Some of the nine chili cook off contestants: Cathy Ochs, Aleta Kazadi, Mark Rissmiller, The idea of this group is to get together Danny Gigax, Linda Fromholzer and friend, Barbara Davis. and tie flies, share ideas and techniques.

You tie the flies that are of interest to you. Restock your box, get ready for next summer and find out what is work“Jessica Garner, Estes ing in the Estes area.

Park's Community DevelAll skill levels are welcome. opment Director” was the If you are not a fly tyer you are welevening's speaker. come to come and observe. No fees, it’s free!

If you have questions, please contact Susan Underwood at 972-375-1984 or Frank Drummond at 303-810-4538.

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Shop Small | Shop Local Scavenger Hunt Launches On Small Business Saturday Bank of Estes Park sponsors holiday shopping series for locals and guests The Estes Chamber of Commerce and Bank of Estes Park will launch the Shop Small | Shop Local Scavenger Hunt on Small Business Saturday, November 27.

The Bank of Estes Park has purchased $50 gift cards in 20 chamber member stores in town. Each week, Eddie the Elk (compliments of Stuffed) will be hiding in five stores.

Bring Eddie to the register.

Post on Facebook a picture of you taken with Eddie in the store.

Get a $50 gift card on the spot.

Eddie goes to hide in another store.

You can adopt your own Eddie the Elk at Stuffed at 145 E. Elkhorn Ave. “Bank of Estes asked the Chamber how we could help generate local shopping,” said Bank of Estes Senior Lending Officer and Chamber Board Member Robert Armstrong. “The Small Business Saturday seems like the best time to celebrate our local business community all the way to Christmas.”

The Chamber is partnering with Visit Estes Park to get our guests into the game. We will post five clues every Friday in both papers and at facebook.com/groups/shopestes. Anyone can play, but you can only win once.

Use the clues in our Shop Estes Facebook Group to find the five stores featured each week. (Hint, you might check the Chamber Business Directory for clues at business.esteschamber.org/list.)

Here are the clues for this week: Eddie the Elk is hanging loose at the Mad __________.

“Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree, please come enjoy your shopping spree” … at the store on Elkhorn with nothing but trees in its name.

There’s a load of gold here on Elkhorn and it rhymes with “More Heart” It’s like a cabin and an antique in one place.

You won’t find any gifts more chic that what you’ll find at this new store that rhymes with but is not Cabintique

Thomas G. Ebbert Thomas G. Ebbert, 85, of Estes Park, passed away during the early morning hours on November 9, 2021.

He was born to the late John Sr. and Florence Ebbert, February 18, 1936, in Connellsville, Pennsylvania. Tom was a graduate of Connellsville High School on June 4, 1954, and subsequently received a BA in Art from Brown University (Providence, Rhode Island), with a specialization in “The Theory of Art and Architecture” in 1958. While at Brown University, Tom was recognized by the Division of Athletics (1956, 1957) for his performance on the football field. Following his collegian years, Tom served his country in the United States Air Force, being honorably discharged on the June 30, 1964.

As a result of his training, Tom went on to enjoy a career in commercial aviation with Pan American, where he was awarded a certificate of appreciation for his twenty-five years of service (August 1989). During his tenure with Pan American, Tom ascended the ladder of success, achieving the position of captain.

Being well traveled, Tom lived in San Francisco, California, followed by a lengthy period living in New Hampshire. During his time in New Hampshire, through marriage, Tom was blessed with the birth of two sons, Aaron and Brian. With the passing of time, Tom found conditions for living in New Hampshire unsuitable to his needs. This hastened his decision to relocate to Colorado (1994), where he found the area of Estes Park to be a welcome respite for his retirement years.

Tom was predeceased by parents, John Sr. and Florence Ebbert, and by an older brother, Jack Ebbert, of Dallas, Texas. Fate was unkind to Tom, as both his sons predeceased him. He is survived by a brother, James H. Ebbert and his wife Sally Ebbert, of Connellsville. Moreover, he is survived by the following: a daughter-in-law, Mary Ebbert, and granddaughter Samantha, of Scottsdale, Arizona; nephews, James, David, and Robert Ebbert, all of Connellsville, and a niece, Sharon Tlumack, also of Connellsville; nephew, Curt Ebbert, of Mount Airy,

Maryland; and a niece, Karen Ebbert, of Kansas City, Missouri.

Although it may sway from the conventional standards used in the writing of an obituary, it seems appropriate that personal input from friends be permitted. Throughout the later years of his retirement, Tom, separated by geographical distance from family relatives, enjoyed the company of special friends – Roger and Irena Brown. Now a denizen of the Rocky Mountains he chose as home, Tom would seldom endure long periods of isolation. The Browns, living but a few miles away, became frequent visitors. More than that, they became family. As such, they garnered a unique perspective on a man who became their dear friend.

The Browns came to know a man who held himself to the highest standards, in all phases of life. Whatever the pursuit, be it: drafting floor plans to enhance one’s living space, working with wood, food preparation, or the simple act of driving a car. Each task was performed with meticulous care.

Much of his leisure was spent with activities that sharpen the mind. In particular, the most challenging crossword puzzle served as mental gymnastics, but more than anything, his love for the music of Franz Schubert never failed in providing intellectual stimulation. Tom was an individual who prized sacred traditions, striving always to maintain his sense of humility in honor of sacrifices made by his forefathers. Roger and Irena are left to reflect on a man of generous nature, and a man devoted to those few he could trust. For Roger and Irena, Tom will always occupy a place in their heart, and a man whose memory they will cherish forever.

Tom was a man who, above all else, valued the faculty of reason and its steady application to human endeavor.

His aptitude for independent thinking was a distinguishing characteristic, known to those few who were close to him. In steadfast manner he guarded his privacy, seeking refuge in the solitude he so craved. And his love of country was always evident to me. As his nephew, I’ve lost the best “sounding board” I ever had, a loss which is incalculable.

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Kenneth Allen

Kenneth Dale Allen, an international businessman with a lifelong love affair with Estes Park, passed away after a short illness on November 10, 2021. He was 82 years old.

Ken and his beloved wife, Donna, traveled the world and lived a fascinating life in Washington DC, Texas and London, England, while their hearts remained in Estes Park. Ken first visited Estes with his parents in 1953 and returned with his own family in the summer of 1973 to vacation at the YMCA of the Rockies.

They visited the YMCA on numerous occasions over the years, finally realizing that more than anywhere else they had lived, this was their true home where they wanted to retire.

They moved to Estes full time in 1997. This last chapter of his life was enriched by an amazing group of friends, pot-luck picnics, wonderful grandchildren visits, supreme court classes, pickleball, tennis and many, many wonderful rounds of golf. Ken loved their life in Estes Park so much and Estes Park loved Ken. He will be dearly missed.

Born April 5, 1939 in Missouri, Ken spent his childhood in Warrensburg.

He joined the Boy Scouts and achieved the rank of Eagle Scout.

Ken went on to embody the spirit of the Boy Scout Law throughout his life.

In 1961 he met Donna Sue Viator. It was love at first sight for Ken. He courted her for a mere 6 months before convincing her to marry him the day after her 21st birthday.

Ken received his Bachelor of Arts at Central Missouri State where he graduated as President of his Class.

As an officer of the National Student Association, he was invited to Cuba after the Revolution where he interviewed both Fidel Castro and Che Guevara.

After graduation, Ken moved to Washington D. C. and earned a Law Degree at George Washington University. He later became a senior advisor to Missouri Senator Stuart Symington.

In 1971, Ken left Washington for Texas to start a long and successful career in the private sector. He worked in insurance and oil, rising to become President of Southwestern Life Insurance Company and Deputy General Counsel of Tenneco Inc. While raising a family in Texas, Ken spent his free time coaching little league basketball, playing golf, volunteering with the Boy Scouts, Indian Guides, and just being a great dad.

He later moved to London as Managing Director and General Counsel of Tenneco Europe. In this post, he enjoyed life in England as an expat, with frequent trips to the countryside and the continent and even more frequent trips to the local pub with his beloved dog Gizmo.

During the summers of 1982 and 1983, he attended The Harvard University School of Business where he received a certificate from the Advanced Management Program. In 2004, he returned to Central Missouri State University to receive an Honorary Doctor of Laws Degree for a lifetime of achievement and service.

An Anglophile and avid historian, Ken amassed an impressive library and amazing collection of WWII military memorabilia. He passed on his love of sports, travel, and history.

His abiding curiosity, humor, and empathy drew out the best in people. No one was a wallflower for long in his company.

He is survived by his wife Donna, daughter Kristin Allen Jones, three sons Jeffrey Scott Allen, Timothy Brian Allen, and Bradley Todd Allen, their spouses, Finn-Olaf, Yllisia, Lisa, and Tracy, and twelve grandchildren Jake, Austin, Gage, Morgan, Katherine, Leif, Brendan, Gavin, Cody, Stellan, Vivian, and Mason Colt and innumerable friends and colleagues whose lives were indelibly changed by his calm, loving and wise presence.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. To help celebrate Ken’s life, please consider making a memorial contribution to either the YMCA of the Rockies or Estes Park Medical Center at www.allnuttestespark.com. Messages for Ken’s family can also be left on the website.

Boyd And Margaret Williams A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial for Boyd and Margaret Williams will take place 10:00 a.m. December 3, 2021 at Our Lady of the Mountains Catholic Church in Estes Park, CO. An inurnment will take place following the Mass at Estes Valley Memorial Gardens.

Please visit www.allnuttestespark.com to leave a message for the family.

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LEGAL NOTICE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ESTES VALLEY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT NOTICE OF 2022 BUDGET ADOPTION Notice is hereby given that a proposed budget has been submitted to the Board of Directors of the Estes Valley Fire Protection District for the ensuing year of 2022. A copy of the proposed budget will be open for public inspection in the office of the District, 901 N. Saint Vrain Ave., Estes Park, Colorado. The proposed budget will be adopted at a meeting of the Board of Directors via ZOOM meeting platform on December 1, 2021 at 5:30p.m. Any interested elector within the District may inspect the proposed budget and file or register any written objections thereto at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget.

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