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Be Smart: Prepare For Winter Weather, Know Who And When To Call For Help Winter is a magical time of year in Estes Park, but it comes with its risks.

“Severe winter weather can arrive with little warning, and one concern is its ability to knock out our heating, power and water,” explains Kate Rusch, Public Information Officer for the Town of Estes Park. In addition, high winds, ice, snow and freezing temperatures can make travel dangerous. Rusch continued, “If we all take time to do a few simple things now, it can make all the difference later, when it matters most.”

Prepare at home It is important to communicate with neighbors during severe weather, checking in on those who are elderly or disabled. Always call 9-1-1 during a medical emergency. And, all households should have the following provisions: ● A mobile phone with an extra charged battery or external charger. ● A corded telephone in case telephone lines are not disrupted during a power outage ● A non-electric heat source such as a wood-burning or gas fireplace with plenty of fuel ● Emergency supplies including nonperishable food, water, a battery-powered weather radio, flashlights, medicine and first-aid supplies, a fire extinguisher, smoke alarms, and extra batteries for phones, flashlights, radios and other necessary equipment ● A back-up plan for powering any necessary medical equipment Prepare vehicles During severe weather, it is important to restrict travel to only the trips that are absolutely necessary. For necessary trips, drivers should not travel alone and should share a travel plan with others in advance. Fuel tanks should be kept nearly full at all times, and vehicles should be equipped with appropriate tires. Frost and snow should be cleared

from vehicles before travel. Stow emergency supplies including a mobile phone, flashlight, extra batteries, warm blankets and clothing, first-aid supplies, a knife, water, high-calorie non- perishable food, tissues, paper towels, sand for traction, a shovel, a windshield scraper, basic tools, a tow rope, battery booster cables, a compass and road maps.

Report power outages; steer clear of downed lines The Town of Estes Park Utilities Department provides a dedicated phone number staffed 24 hours a day to report electric and water outages – 970-5865335. Outages can also be reported at ww.estes.org/reporting- power-outagesand-water-emergencies. A map of current outages is also available on this page. Utilities staff are immediately alerted when issues are reported over the phone. Online power outage reporting is monitored by Power & Communications staff Monday - Friday, 7am 4pm. Please call 970-586-5335 to report outages outside those times. Always call 9-1-1 in the case of downed power lines.

Estes Park Power & Communications responds immediately to power outages.

Multiple outages are prioritized by the types of services affected, such as schools and hospitals, followed by the number of people involved. Power & Communications cannot base its response on one individual’s medical situation. Crews will respond as soon as possible, but residents who require oxygen or other electric-powered medical equipment should have a 24-hour backup plan. Always call 9-1-1 during a medical emergency.

If a downed power line is discovered, Utilities Director Reuben Bergsten advises citizens to call 9-1-1 immediately.

“Never touch a power line or anything that is in contact with the line,” he states. Overhead power lines are not in-

sulated and are very dangerous. The Town’s trained Power & Communications professionals will move the line; all others should stay clear of the area.

Reduce the risk of freezing water pipes Most water outages during winter are caused by frozen lines on private property. Private lines begin at the service tap on the water main. They are most likely to freeze at the entry point of the building where there is less ground insulation. Property owners are responsible for handling these issues, as with any other household maintenance issue. Water outages determined to be related to the Town’s water distribution lines will be addressed by the Town of Estes Park Water Division. Report concerns to the Town’s 24-hour utility line 970-5865335.

Residents and business owners should ensure they know the location and how to operate their water shutoff valves when a leak occurs. Avoid freezing pipes and leaks by ensuring pipes have adequate insulation and heating. Pipes along exterior walls are particularly vulnerable to freezing. Disconnect hoses and cover spigots with an insulated cap for the winter. If pipes freeze, open cold water faucets to help provide an escape for water as it thaws. The Water Division can help locate the water shut-off so property owners can shut off their water service when pipes thaw, to reduce the risk of flooding.

Extensive resources on preparing for winter weather and other emergencies are available at www.ready.gov/winterweather and at www.estes.org/outagepreparedness. For general information on the Light and Power and Water utilities, visit www.estes.org/utilities or call the Town of Estes Park Utilities Department at 970-577-3588.

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Lifting Of Open Burning Restrictions Thanks to cooler temperatures and increased moisture, the fire risk within the Estes Valley has reduced since the beginning of July. Therefore, effective 12:00 on December 1, 2020, I am lifting the open burning restriction within the Estes Valley Fire Protection District.

The risk of wildfires never goes away completely, so residents and guests are still reminded to exercise care whenever burning outside. Fuel loads must remain less than three feet in diameter and two feet in height, and it is always recommended to have a readily available

source of extinguishment. Fires should be wet and cool to the touch before being left unattended. Fireworks remain illegal in the State of Colorado.

The Estes Valley Fire Protection District highly recommends having a fire mitigation professional walk your property with you to discuss individual risks.

Learn more about our free residential FireWise risk assessments on our website at www.estesvalleyfire.org/wildfire.

David Wolf, Fire Chief Estes Valley Fire Protection District

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 22, the Estes Valley Fire Protection District (EVFPD) responded to 15 calls for service. This included:

• Emergency medical (assist EPH): 4 • MVC: 2 • Possible Illegal Burn/Smoke Investigation: 3 • Alarm/Detector Activation: 3 • Structure Fire: 2 • Elevator Rescue: 1 Estes Valley Fire www.estesvalleyfire.org

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On September 23 at 4:10 p.m. police were called to the 200 block of W. Elkhorn Ave. where they contacted a 15 year old female from Estes Park and charged her with theft. She was issued a citation and later released.

On November 23 at 9:59 p.m. police contacted a 52 year old male from Estes Park in the 700 block of N. St. Vrain Ave. The male was arrested on a warrant out of Loveland Police Department for failure to appear (FTA) on a charge of DUI. He posted bond and was released from EPPD. On November 24 at 10:39 p.m. police stopped a 53 year old male driver from Allenspark in the 200 block of N. St. Vrain Ave. On scene the male was arrested on a warrant issued out of Broomfield for failure to appear on a felony theft charge. In addition, he was issued a summons by EPPD for driving a vehicle while drivers license revoked as a habitual offender and he was transported to the Larimer County Jail.

On November 26 at, 10:59 p.m. police contacted a 58 year old male from Lake Mills, WI in the 400 block of E. Wonderview Ave. On scene the male was arrested for DUI, DUI per se and failure to notify police of an accident. He was also issued a trespass warning for the business that he entered and caused a disturbance

in. He was released from EPPD on a summons.

On November 28 at 12:40 a.m. police were called to a disturbance in the 1400 block of Big Thompson Ave. On scene they contacted a 58 year old male from Lake Mills, WI and issued him a trespass warning for causing a disturbance in the hotel at this address.

On November 28 at 5:19 a.m. police contacted a 58 year old male driver from Lake Mills, WI in the 1000 block of Big Thompson Ave. where he was arrested for DUI, DUI per se and failing to maintain driving in a single lane. He was transported to Larimer County Jail.

On November 29 at 12:43 a.m. police contacted a 28 year old male from Estes Park in the 200 block of W. Elkhorn Ave. where he was arrested and charged with eluding a police officer, DUI, failing to maintain driving in a single lane, driving without a valid drivers license and stopping where prohibited. He was transported to the Larimer County Jail.

On November 29 at 2:30 p.m. police were called to the 700 block of N. St. Vrain Ave. where they issued a citation to a 49 year old male from Estes Park for dog at large, prohibited.

On November 30 at 4:31 a.m. police were called to a motor vehicle accident in the 1200 block of Big Thompson Ave. On scene they cited a 53 year old female from Loveland, CO for improper backing.

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Public Information Enables The Common Good The townspeople of Estes Park benefit greatly from having highly talented and skilled employees working for their town government. No place are such benefits, talents and skills more evident than in the Public Information Office, that resides within the office of the Town Administrator at the Town Hall.

There, you’ll find Kate Rusch, the Town of Estes Park Public Information Officer (PIO) and Executive Assistant Suzanna Simpson diligently working to keep people informed via news releases, print materials, the town’s website, and social media.

“Great communication and information distribution should not be taken for granted, it takes a lot of hard and behind-the-scenes work to do it right,” says Town Administrator Travis Machalek.

“Kate does it right. That’s why she’s such an essential part of our team and a great asset for the people of Estes.”

Rusch was hired in 2009 to fill the town’s newly created PIO position.

Given free rein to develop the position, she pioneered a multifaceted approach, using social media, email, and the town website for meeting the information needs of the townspeople. Additionally, she currently manages outreach of the town’s 10 departments, handles the biannual Citizen’s Information Academy, participates in incident command during emergencies such as the recent wildfires, generates publicity for town government sponsored events, provides article and speech writing assistance to

town trustees and staff, and more. Kate is uniquely qualified for doing the work she does. Having earned degrees in wildlife conservation biology and outdoor education. As well as having worked at the Nature Conservancy and local museum.

“Kate is the leader, the one we all look to bring a calming voice,” says backup PIO Suzanna Simpson, who just completed an organizational leadership degree at CSU. Suzanna is married to Adam Shake, President and CEO of the Estes Park Economic Development Corporation.

As mayor, when I reach out to Kate, I’m always greeted by her reassuring smile, can-do-attitude, and willingness to provide support at a moment’s notice.

When Kate isn’t working, she spends time with husband Steven, who’s a utilities coordinator for the Town and their three-year-old son Liam.

“After well over a decade in this role, I still learn something new each day from my fellow community members and my colleagues at the Town,” says Rusch.

“I’m grateful to serve Estes Park in this way, and especially through the challenges we face together, such as all of 2020.”

Estes Park is a better place, and we are better people because of the self-less efforts Kate and Suzanna put forth to communicate the common good here.

Please join me in giving both a huge, heartfelt thank-you.

Kate Rusch, husband Steven and son Liam.

Suzanna Simpson and husband Adam Shake.

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Town’s Fleet Ready For More Snow And Ice Reminders for residents and businesses Kate Rusch Public Information Officer krusch@estes.org 970-577-3701 The Town of Estes Park’s fleet is ready for more snow and icy conditions.

While many communities do not plow residential streets, the Town of Estes Park plows all of its approximately 225 residential streets within Town limits after emergency routes are clear. That means plowing approximately 59 miles of streets, 12.5 miles of sidewalks, 16.4 miles of trails, and 15 parking lots.

When sufficient snowfall or icy conditions exist, a snow removal team comprised of Town employees from Public Works and other Town departments is called into action. There are 12 plow drivers assigned to eight roadway routes, three trail routes, and one parking lot assignment with back-up drivers trained to fill in when needed. Our fleet includes three skid steers with plows, a large front-end loader, and a pickup truck and plow. Eight additional plow trucks are equipped with sand spreaders which place a diluted mixture of sand (93 percent) and Ice Slicer (7 percent) on hills and intersections where needed for traction. While this mixture does not achieve an aggressive “bare pavement” result, it is more cost-effective and kinder to the environment than placing 100 percent Ice Slicer on local streets.

Follow up sweeping of the surplus sand is performed as needed.

Emergency routes to hospitals and schools are the team’s first priority.

These include MacGregor Avenue, Big Horn Drive, Riverside Drive, Peak View Drive, Scott Avenue, and any other streets that must remain accessible for police or fire emergencies. Snow plowing typically begins between 3 and 5 a.m. It usually takes about five hours for the drivers to make a complete pass along each route. Plows generally stop running by 3:30 p.m. so our drivers can go home and rest before coming back to repeat the cycle when warranted by dangerously slick conditions.

State-managed highways U.S. 34, U.S. 36, and S.H. 7 are plowed by the Col-

orado Department of Transportation (CDOT). This includes Elkhorn and Moraine Avenues. U.S. 66 and county roads are plowed by the Larimer County Road and Bridge crew.

Residents and business owners also have responsibilities during snowy and icy conditions. Things to remember: • While a few of our streets are marked with snow route signs, nearly all of our streets are too narrow to accommodate parking and two lanes for traffic. When plows begin clearing snow, vehicles parked along our narrow streets outside of marked parking spaces may be towed at the owner’s expense.

• Plows must push snow to the roadway edge which may cause a ridge of snow to be deposited at private driveways or on sidewalks. The Town understands this can be frustrating, and appreciates customers’ patience. The Town’s snow removal team cannot remain productive when stopping to clear every private driveway and sidewalk, so this task must remain the responsibility of customers. Residents who are unable to clear their own driveways are encouraged to contact local private contractors who provide this service.

• Property owners are responsible for clearing sidewalks in front of their homes and businesses by noon on snowy days. By law, snow removed from any sidewalk or driveway may not be deposited into the roadway. Doing so can create dangerous conditions for drivers and negates the clearing work done by our plow drivers.

• Keep in mind that snowplows are less maneuverable than other vehicles, and visibility is often limited for the plow driver. Motorists are reminded to be alert and give the plows plenty of room to maneuver and safely apply the salt/sand to our streets.

• Drive safely and use vehicle headlights during winter weather conditions.

For more information on snow plowing, please contact the Town of Estes Park Public Works Department at 970-577-3587 or visit the webpage at www.estes.org/snowremoval.

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Estes Park Health Foundation Funding Additional Testing Capabilities For Estes Park Health In November, Estes Park Health Foundation responded to an emergency grant request to purchase another COVID-19 direct RT-PCR testing machine for Estes Park Health. This machine runs 8 samples at a time and gives results in 80 minutes. All other testing sites in Estes Park closed recently due to the change in weather; Estes Park Health is currently the only COVID-19 testing site in the Estes Valley. The current machine, financed by Estes Park Health in July, is overwhelmed by a surge in testing volume, and as of this writing results are returned in about 24 hours.

“Larimer County is currently at Level Red Safer at Home status. Returning test results quickly is imperative to preventing the spread of coronavirus in the community as well as keeping the economy open,” said Kevin Mullin,

Executive Director at Estes Park Health Foundation. “The Foundation is grateful to every donor who made the purchase of additional testing capabilities possible.”

To donate or learn more about Estes Park Health Foundation’s COVIDFree Estes Valley campaign, visit GivetoEPH.org/COVID19.

Estes Park Health is currently testing healthcare workers, first responders, and symptomatic community members. Call 970-586-2317 or visit if you need to get tested.

The Estes Park Health Foundation increases community awareness of Estes Park Health, and develops, manages and distributes funds to assist EPH in fulfilling its mission. To learn more about initiatives or to volunteer, contact them at GiveToEPH.org or 970-5774370.

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Avoid The Crowd Schedule A Donation Before December 8 The Estes Park Museum Friends & Foundation, Inc. is on the list of deserving recipients next Tuesday. Despite having to cancel two of our major fundraisers this year: The Coolest Car Show and Colorado Creative Tablescaping, we are accomplishing a lot without our usual resources.

If you are able to donate during these complicated times, we would be very appreciative. Otherwise, we hope to hear from you again when things are back to normal.

Our goals are being revised to be the most effective possible in order to

carry out our vital mission in supporting the Estes Park Museum.

Those of you, who plan to donate, may preschedule that action, and your tax-deductible donation will actually happen on Tuesday, December 8th, when the Colorado Gives website will be very busy. Save time and avoid the rush. Visit our website: estesparkmuseumfriends.org for a direct link to our donation page. We thank you.

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Last Weekend To Enjoy Catch The Glow Festival Of Lights The Town of Estes Park's Events Department Catch the Glow Festival of Lights is entering its final weekend.

This lighted extravaganza is the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss your last chance to enjoy this amazing holiday light show, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. each evening: Friday, December 4 Saturday, December 5 Sunday, December 6 The Catch the Glow Festival of Lights is a drive-through light festival and is being held at the Events Complex, at 1125 Rooftop Way. It features whimsical new float designs by the parade's Creative Director, local artist Michael Young. All floats are brilliantly lighted and spectators drive "through" the parade floats in the comfort, safety, and warmth of their own vehicles.

Santa and Mrs. Claus greet

everyone at the end of the drive with a heartfelt holiday wish. This event is free of charge.

For more information, please contact the Town of Estes Park Events Division at 970-586-6104 or events@estes.org.

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The AP (Associated Press) Stylebook is a writing guide for journalists. It is the go-to for reporters and columnists who want to write correctly. Because our language is perpetually morphing, the writer’s guide provides updates and guidelines to keep current on today’s parlance. Such as psychic bandwidth.

My friend Judy R. told me today that she has no psychic bandwidth left. I was so preoccupied with plans to go to see my mom, practice my penny whistle, write this column, put up the Christmas tree, take out the garbage, and finish a Willa Cather book for book club, I didn’t have time to think about what psychic bandwidth meant. But the phrase stuck with me and later I looked it up. Psychic bandwidth is simply space to think, and it’s a thing, although it doesn’t show up in even the most current AP Stylebook. I looked. While I was there, I took some time to peruse my old college study buddy.

The Stylebook reminds me of a Dilbert cartoon that ran in the newspaper a couple of weeks ago. Dogbert, sitting at a laptop, says, “My new hobby is rewriting Shakespeare’s plays so the sentences make sense. He had some good plot ideas, but I think he was drunk when he wrote the dialogue. ” Dilbert replies, “I admire your confidence,” as we see Dogbert’s computer screen, which reads, “Where are you, Romeo?”

That’s the perfect example of how language changes over time. Here are some other changes that have taken place recently, going as far back as the late ’70s and early ’80s when I was studying journalism in J-school. At the time I felt so sophisticated by saying I was in Jschool. I was less confident when, try as I might, I could not get an A in my feature writing class. But I don’t hold a grudge. No, no grudge here. Just ask the professor. I’ve mentioned it to him at every alumni event I’ve attended in the past 35+ years but every time, I’ve told him not to feel bad; I don’t hold a grudge. The old geezer.

(Geezer is one of those words that’s been around since the 19th century but became more common in the 1990s.)

Want more?

How about google? Google is a play on the real-life mathematical term, googol, which is the number one with 100 zeros behind it. The word as a verb showed up in the dictionary for the first time in 2006. In the timeline of the evolution of words, google is just baby. Other computer words that are in their infancy in the bigger language picture include • joystick (used to play video games. In 1970, who’d ever heard of a video game!)

• spam (not the canned spiced ham but the other, bad spam) • snail-mail (and its opposite, email) • iAnything, and • the internet. (Did you know the word internet is short for internetwork, a set of smaller networks that communicate using the same protocols?)

Here’s another change made by the AP

Stylebook: it used to instruct us to capitalize the word internet but has since changed it to lower case, just like the web—as in World Wide Web. Not a big deal, except for wordies like me who live to capitalize correctly. This change threw us for a Loop.

The I. T. world also brought about the crazy term Y2K. The quirky alias stood for the first year of the new millennium, when we were skunked into thinking the entire computer universe would crash at the stroke of midnight because the machines hadn’t been programmed to handle the year 2000 and thereafter.

Turns out it was all fake news. (Thank goodness that phrase is brand new on the scene and will hopefully fade into oblivion before you finish reading this column.)

There are other words we use daily that are new, or at least have fresh meaning.

• Being green (not resembling a martian, but being environmentally conscious) • Watching a sitcom (a situation comedy), which does not include Star Trek, although a Trekkie might find some situations in a Star Trek episode humorous. (Trekkie is a new word in the larger vocabulary order. The first Star Trek series aired in 1966.)

• A muffin top (a roll of overhanging skin visible above the top of a pair of tight-fitting, low-waisted pants. Not to be confused with love handles, which are formed on the sides of the waist and are used to pull a partner closer for a kiss.)

• A nimby (an acronym for Not In My Back Yard. A nimby is someone who builds a house in a field where the elk hang out but then complains when someone else wants to construct a building in an area where the elk hang out. Probably the very same elk.)

• People have a right to build on their land if it is zoned for such. Every structure standing today was built on what was once open land. I may be persnickety about this. That’s a word revived from long ago that I like very much because it is fun to say.

• Quidditch is a word that has actually been added to the dictionary because of the huge popularity of the Harry Potter books. (For the one or two of you who haven’t read any Harry Potter books, Quidditch is a sport played by witches and wizards on flying broomsticks.)

• Now I’m losing my mojo. (This word probably arrived with the slaves brought to the US from West Africa, and may mean something close to witchcraft. But today I use it in place of the word energy. Or psychic bandwidth. Like my friend Judy, I’ve plumb run out of it.)

You may let The Thunker know what you think at her e-mail address, donoholdt@gmail.com. © 2020 Sarah Donohoe

THE TAVERN AND DINING AREA ARE CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE NOURISHING NETWORK CARRYOUT MEALS

Every day but Friday Free Heat­and­Eat meals are available at the Legion from 4­6 p.m.

Mondays Free soup and salad lunch noon­1 p.m. at the Legion and in the Dollar General parking lot Wednesdays Free dinner from 4:30­6 p.m. at the Legion Saturdays Free breakfast burritos 8­9 a.m. at Falcon Ridge

FRIDAY NIGHTS ARE SPECIAL AT THE LEGION!

5:30­7 Friday, Dec. 4 Carryout dinner for two: Fish, chips, coleslaw, and a bottle of wine $25 5:30­7 Friday, Dec.11 Steak Night $20 per person (carryout only)

VETERANS SERVICES

Veterans Assistance For information, call Terry Rizzuti at 970­599­0850.

All onsite meetings and activities have been suspended until further notice.

Masks and social distancing are required at Circle 119, and all Larimer County Health Department COVID­19 rules will be observed.

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Quota Festival Of Trees Now On Display In The Lobbies Of The Estes Park Resort & The Dunraven Inn It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas By: Kris Hazelton

Members of the Quota Club of Estes Park invite you to the display of beautifully decorated trees for their 2020 Festival of Trees in the lobbies of The Estes Park Resort and The Dunraven Inn. The variety of trees is incredible as always.

Come browse the tables of trees and purchase tickets to enter the drawing to win your favorite tree! The Festival of Trees is usually held in conjunction with the Holiday Home Tour which has been postponed until 2021, due to Covid.

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

Chances for winning these trees will be sold at the hotel front desk. Ticket prices are: 1 ticket for $1.00 6 tickets for $5.00 13 tickets for $10.00.

Purchase your tickets and put your full name and phone number on the back of the ticket for your chance to win. Drop your tickets in the box next to your favorite tree on display for a chance to win the tree! The drawing for winners of the trees will be held on December 18 and

the event will be in a Zoom Virtual format from the lobby of the Estes Park Resort at 3:00 p.m. Please note, if you win a tree, you will be responsible for picking it up. If you are not present, you will receive a phone call to arrange for pickup of your tree.

Quota Club would like the thank The Estes Park Resort and The Dunraven Inn for decorating their own trees as well as displaying all of the trees in their lobbies and helping with this fund-raising project. Why not plan an outing to go view these special trees and afterwards, have a meal or a beverage at The Dunraven Inn, or make a weekend of it and book a stay at the Estes Park Resort!

Proceeds from the Festival of Trees go to the many community projects of Quota, most recently donations to the Glen Haven Area Volunteer Fire Department and the Drake Fire Department to our hero firefighters. It will also support the Loan Closet, Ambulance Fund, student grants, service to seniors, service to youth, help for disadvantaged women and children and much more!

In this time of Covid and the difficulty of fund-raising, come support Quota and see these wonderful trees which are sure to get you into the holiday spirit.

“Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful.” ~ Norman Vincent Peale

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Estes Park Archives Program This Saturday, December 5

The Mall Hospital, slightly obscured, on West Elkhorn in the summer of 1938. Look for the trio of automobiles parked in front of Grace's - the lighter-colored vehicle is closest to the hospital. Courtesy Estes Park Archives

Technically, Estes Park had businesses or buildings identified exclusively as “hospitals” beginning in the late 1920s. The Reid Hospital, which occupied a converted residence and later reverted to a residence on Big Horn Drive, announced it was equipped and open for business in June 1927.

Most long-time residents remember the Mall Hospital, which occupied two different Elkhorn Avenue locations, beginning shortly after Dr. Jacob Mall's arrival in 1932. The accompanying photograph shows its West Elkhorn Avenue home between Miller's and Grace's in 1938.

Both the Reid Hospital and early Mall hospital were modified clinics, with basic X-ray equipment, a rudimentary surgical suite (appendectomies were quite popular in Estes Park in the 1930s), and one or more overnight beds staffed by a small corps of nurses.

What Estes Park residents would consider a true, “big city” hospital started being seriously discussed in 1967, when two concerns became obvious: (1) Estes Park's doctors were becoming overwhelmed by the increasing num-

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bers of emergency cases presenting during the summers and (2) Estes Park's lone ambulance was illequipped to make the quick trips necessary to valley hospitals should lifesaving measures beyond the scope or equipment of general practitioners become necessary.

This Saturday, December 5, the Estes Park Archives begins a free monthlong series on the history of Estes Park's hospitals, which of necessity is the history of Estes Park's first physicians and nurses, starting in the 1870s.

The pandemic has modified the usual lecture format somewhat, in that programs are repeated every half hour between 1:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m., with only one family unit allowed in the meeting room at any given time.

Masks are mandatory, and a few simple screening questions must be answered in the negative to participate.

At this time of year, reservations are not required, but you can call 586-4889 for directions or additional information. All are welcome, and free wrapped snacks and bottles of water for later consumption are provided.

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Pack 8 Finishes 2020 Popcorn Sale Strong With Two Top Ten Sellers To say that this year’s Cub Scout Popcorn Sale was a challenge would be an understatement, but the Cub Scouts of Pack 8 pushed through and finished the sale strong!

When we knew the sale was approaching, we had a hard decision to make. We could either forgo the sale completely because of the limitations this year, which would have been a risk financially, or we could give it our best effort and see what we could accomplish. The Pack chose to abide by the Cub Scout motto and “do our best” in spite of the challenges.

We are incredibly proud to say that all of the hard work paid off and the Pack eight Cub Scouts sold $27,119! This landed Pack 8 in third place in Longs Peak Council against dozens of Packs and Troops.

A major factor in the success of a sale is the ability to sell at storefronts.

Thanks to the generous support of local businesses like The Country Supermarket, The Bank of Estes, The Reel Mountain Theatre, The Slab, Kind Coffee, Inkwell and Brew, Simply Christmas, and Tiny Town Sinclair, the Cub Scouts who chose to sell at storefronts were still able to utilize booth sales for which they are immensely thankful.

Pack 8 is made up of 21 Cub Scouts between first and fifth grade. This year nine of the Cubs sold over $1,000. Izaiah Nagl, Archer Chew, Blake Ingram, Tavin McGill, Isaac Schultz, Austin McLain, Tristian Niemeyer, Luca Reed, and Samuel Schultz. The Cub Scouts from each den that sold the most will get to pie their Den Leader in the face!

Placing among the Top Ten sellers at Council level is a major accomplishment as there are thousands of Scouts that also sell in Longs Peak Council.

Tristian Niemeyer, a Bear Scout, placed eighth in Council with $3,375 in sales.

Blake Ingram, a Bear Scout, placed first in council with $6,518 in sales. Pack 8 is incredibly proud of these boys’ accomplishments!

Mid-way through the fundraiser, the Cameron Peak fire threatened the Glen Haven area, affecting many in our community as well as some families from our Pack. The Pack 8 Cub Scouts came together to show their appreciation for the Glen Haven Fire Department and were able to donate 69 bags of popcorn for the firefighters to enjoy as a way to say “Thank You” for their hard work and commitment to the community. Tristian Niemeyer, a Bear Scout, worked throughout the sale to personally collect donations for the Estes Park Police Department and the Estes Park Fire Department and was able to donate $450 in popcorn products for the hard working first responders to enjoy.

Pack 8 would like to extend a big thank you to the community for their generous support of the Cub Scout program. This includes parents, family members, leaders, committee members, The Country Supermarket, The Reel Mountain Theatre, The Slab, The Bank of Estes Park, Kind Coffee, Inkwell and Brew, Simply Christmas, Tiny Town Sinclair, and all of the customers who purchased and enjoyed these products.

Boy Scouts Unable To Sell Trees This YearStill In Need Of Community Support Scout Troop 8 would like to regrettably inform the public that due to issues related to Covid we will not be selling Christmas trees as our fundraiser this year. We felt it best to protect our Scouts and the public and minimize the risk of spreading the Covid 19 virus. We would like to thank Estes Park Lumber for allowing us to use their parking lot and we look forward to being out there next year. Troop 8 is happily taking donations. If you and your family would like to make a donation to the Scouts, you can make a check to Scout Troop 8 and mail it to Troop 8 P.O. Box 3364 Estes Park, CO 80517.

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Scouts in the photo left to right: Luca Reed, Archer Chew, Austin McLain, Blake Ingram, Will O’Brien, Samuel Schultz, Isaiah Hoskins, Ryan Jaros, Ryker Florence, Tristian Niemeyer, Saul Jaros, Isaac Schultz, Tavin McGill, Croix Spencer, Westin Weber, Gamble Stark, Conner Graham, David Thomas, Oliver Acedo, Jack Banker and Izaiah Nagl.

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Estes Valley Sunrise Rotary Virtual Arts & Crafts Show December 5, 2020 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Estes Valley Sunrise Rotary Club is hosting a one-day, virtual Arts & Crafts Show on December 5, 2020 starting at 10 a.m. MST! We hope you will attend!

Vendors! It’s not too late to apply!

Watch this tutorial https://bit.ly/3oTfR3X and then register at https://boothcentral.com.

This event is one of our primary annual fundraisers for 2020. Proceeds help to fund a robust community grant program, community service initiatives, and scholarships for local high school graduates. This virtual event is an online marketplace where hundreds of customers can shop and join vendors face-to-face

in their virtual booth through video chat.

To pre-register for the event visit https://boothcentral.com and search on “Estes Valley Sunrise Rotary Arts and Crafts Show.” You will get a reminder before the event.

If you are interested in being a sponsor, please email us at artsandcrafts@evsr.org. If you are interested in applying for a vendor booth, watch this tutoria:l bit.ly/3oTfR3X and then register at: boothcentral.com.

We hope you can attend our show!

Sincerely, The Estes Valley Sunrise Rotary Arts & Crafts Show Team Artsandcrafts@evsr.org

Rotary Donation To Brighten The Holidays

Bill Bradford, Commander of the Estes Park Police Auxiliary, with Karen Thompson, Rotary Club of Estes Park Fund Development Director.

The 2020 Friendship Card has made a new friend. The Estes Park Police Department Auxiliary’s Blue Santa program has received a $300 grant from the Rotary Club of Estes Park.

This grant was made possible by proceeds from sales of the 2020 Friendship Card, which provides discounts at area businesses.

The club’s Community Service Committee, led by Beth Weisberg, generated the grant request, which was approved by the Board of Directors.

The popular Blue Santa program delivers food, gifts and hygiene products to the disabled, shut-in and elderly in the Estes community.

“The Blue Santa program reaches many Estes Park residents whose need might otherwise have gone unnoticed,” said Weisberg. “The Noon Rotary Club is happy to support Blue Santa in bringing comfort and cheer to these members of our community.”

The 2021 Friendship Card goes on sale at several locations in mid-December. For a $10 investment, Friendship Card owners unlock discounts at 73 local merchants. See www.facebook.com/ EPFriendshipCard for details.

“We have a great selection of participating merchants this year, and they’re excited to be a part of this Rotary project,” said Karen Thompson, Rotary’s Fund Development Director. “Friendship Cards make great stocking stuffers, whether you live in Estes Park or visit throughout the year. It’s an inexpensive gift that can be used all year

long.”

Through a variety of fundraising projects, including the Duck Race, Golf Tournament, Shred-a-Thon and sale of Friendship Cards, the 64-member club demonstrates the Rotary motto, “Service Above Self.” The Rotary Club of Estes Park was founded in 1926. Local, regional and international service efforts include scholarships for local high school students, grants to local nonprofits and the hospital foundation, support for LaPuente in Alamosa, Colorado and the multistate Navajo Water Project, as well as a partnership with Nehemiah Gateway’s school in Albania.

“Rotary has three Clubs here in Estes Park that meet, via Zoom, during these Pandemic times,” said Rotary Club of Estes Park President Bill Solms. “Our motto is ‘Service Above Self.” We are always eager to receive new members who have a heart of service to the Estes Valley Community, serve the needs within our country, and throughout the world. The more we give of our time and resources together, the better our spirit of fellowship has been, even while meeting via Zoom.

Please contact me at wosolms@gmail.com to answer any questions you might have about our Rotary clubs here; we are also interested in reaching out to our Hispanic residents to join our Club or start a Satellite Club if any have an interest in serving our community.

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Five Fun Facts About...White-tailed Ptarmigan By: Dawn Wilson

This week’s featured animal is the white-tailed ptarmigan. Like the turkey from last week, the white-tailed ptarmigan is also a ground bird but lives exclusively at high altitudes at or above tree line, including in Rocky Mountain National Park.

1. A group of white-tailed ptarmigan are referred to as a “congregation, ” “covey” and “invisibleness” of ptarmigan. Individual white-tailed ptarmigan are also referred to as snow quail.

2. Tree line in Colorado is between 11,000 and 12,000 feet, and white-tailed ptarmigan spend their entire lives at or above this elevation in the alpine tundra.

3. This beautiful bird is the smallest bird in the grouse family in North America.

4. Ptarmigan have unique adaptations to survive in their cold climate habitat, including feathers around their nostrils to help warm the air it breathes and feathers around its legs and feet for warmth.

5. Another adaptation of the whitetailed ptarmigan is their cryptic coloration, which refers to their perfectly camouflaged feathers that turn pure white in winter to blend into snow and molt back to speckled gray, brown and white to blend into the lichen-covered

rocks of the tundra.

BONUS: White-tailed ptarmigan will burrow into the snow to stay warm.

When snuggled in like this, their white camouflage makes them almost impossible to see on a white landscape.

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White-tailed ptarmigan will nestle into the snow to stay warm.

White-tailed ptarmigan spend their entire lives at or above tree line in the alpine tundra.

Each spring and fall, white-tailed ptarmigan molt their feathers between the mottled gray and brown feathers of summer and pure white feathers of winter.

White-tailed ptarmigan have unique adaptations for life on the harsh tundra, including feathers on their legs and feet to help keep them warm.

Other than a red-comb above the dark eyes on male ptarmigan, these birds are completely white in winter.

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Visions Of A Wall Of Honor At American Legion Post 119

By: Laurie Button

The Circle 119 American Legion Post has a vision—a vision it hopes will recognize the contributions of treasured individuals both past and present. The Estes Valley Wall of Honor has been in the planning stage since the fall of 2019, but after receiving preliminary approval from Town staff last month, the project

4x8 tile is now ready to be launched.

When completed, the 100-ft. -plus wall will define the Legion’s outdoor patio space currently outlined by white fencing. Constructed of colored concrete or block, the structure will be fully landscaped and will provide enough surface area to install as many as 2,400 commemorative tiles honoring individuals who have unselfishly served—or are serving—our nation or the community.

Local architect T. W. Beck and his staff have worked diligently to incorporate all of Circle 119’s ideas into the wall’s final design. As a member of the Sons of the American Legion, Thomas Beck eagerly accepted the challenge presented to him.

So, who is eligible to be remembered on the wall? The project’s team worked very hard to make eligibility requirements as inclusive as possible while retaining the integrity of the wall. The vision is to honor people—past or present—who have exhibited a commitment to sacrifice, service, or support.

This will include all Veterans and their families; organizations that support Veterans by their donations, service, sacrifice, or tangible support; First Responders from the Estes Valley and surrounding communities; local government organizations; service and charitable organizations; individuals that can demonstrate a tie to Post 119 or Veterans; and other people who have been in-

to pay for initial construction costs. We are hoping the work can begin this spring. As a result, early purchasers will not see their tiles immediately. For those who are waiting, however, miniature keepsake replica tiles are available from 4EverBricks at an additional cost of $30.

There is a place on the application form where they can be ordered.

If you are interested in purchasing tiles, an application form is available at: 4everbricks.com/donors/post119. Payments will be processed through the Legion’s PayPal account. To receive an application form by mail or email and for additional information, please email estesvalleywallofhonor@gmail.com.

Another exciting aspect of this project is that we are asking all those who purCeramic photo option. chase tiles to provide a short paragraph (or more including photos if possible) 8x8 tile explaining why they are honoring that clusion on purparticular individual. These stories will chased tiles, realbe preserved in a searchable database at izing that the Legion for people to explore and reemblems must flect upon. meet production The Estes Valley Wall of Honor is just design and size one facet of the Circle 119 Foundation’s limitations. ExStrategic Plan for the future of the amples of emAmerican Legion’s historic property. blems are inThis fall Foundation board members cluded on the have actively participated in meetings application form with Town officials to be sure proposed however, others plans meet all current codes and develwill be considered opment requirements. As funding be(i. e. those of First comes available, plans include a redesign Responders, govof the parking lot, drainage improveernment entities, ments, a possible playground area for and when availchildren, and currently in the works now able, particular are new ADA bathrooms for the buildmilitary units). ing. An exciting long-range vision inTiles are availcludes development of a space-related able in either 4”x 8” or 8”x 8” sizes, with they are very reasonably priced: museum and educational center named • 4”x 8” tile—$100. You can add a serv- for Estes Park’s resident Space Shuttle or without service emblems. Circle 119 ice emblem (emblems must be apis working with 4EverBricks to produce commander Loren Shriver. The sky’s the proved) for an additional $25. the tiles. The Pennsylvania company limit you might say! All of these imwas selected for several reasons, among • 8”x 8” tile—$200 (this includes an ap- provements are based upon Circle 119’s them the fact that it is well respected, proved service emblem) commitment to continue to be an imand family owned. There’s something • It is also possible to add a photo of the portant facet for the future of our Veterreassuring when on occasion it’s the ans and the community. person you are honoring for an addicompany’s president that answers the tional $90. The photos will be reproSo, we hope you will join with us in our phone when you call. It becomes even duced in ceramics and guaranteed for visions and help build the Estes Valley more personal when you realize his life.

Wall of Honor. The individuals that will young grandson is spending the day in It’s important to note that while bids for be represented with tiles have provided the office along with him. But Barry us with the backbone of our nation and the wall will soon be submitted to local Pasternack’s company was selected priour community. They deserve to be both contractors, work on the wall itself canmarily due to the process it uses in pronot begin until we have sold enough tiles honored and remembered. spirational through contributions to their communities and the world we live in. This will be an ongoing project of Circle 119 and once the wall has been built, tiles will be installed in sections as orders are received.

Regarding acceptable graphics, any emblem that meets the vision of the Wall of Honor will be considered for in-

ducing the tiles and the work its staff puts into making our project successful.

Rather than mechanically routing words on the tiles and then applying paint in the letters that result, 4EverBricks uses a laser technique that permanently burns the inscriptions into the tile’s surface.

In an attempt to make these tiles affordable to as many people as possible,

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Newcomers Club Continues Holiday Traditions With “We Believe in Estes Park”

The Estes Park Newcomers Club and the “We Believe in Estes Park” planning team and other town organizations have been hard at work to come up with COVID-safe activities this holiday season.

For those who may be new to town and Newcomers, “We Believe in Estes Park” is a community outreach project of the Estes Park Newcomers Club. Since 2018, the Club has partnered with the Town of Estes Park to celebrate the holiday spirit, while supporting several local non-profit organizations that support our mountain community.

Given that we have our own Santa and Mrs. Claus, who are Newcomers themselves, we decided to focus our community outreach efforts on working with

the town and many other non-profit community partners to deepen and strengthen the spirit of the holiday season here in Estes Park.

Especially for the 2020 holiday season the Club has created a new public Facebook page called” We Believe in Estes Park. “ We hope that this Facebook page will be the source for all things “bright, beautiful and magical” about the Holidays here in Estes Park. You can access at: www.facebook.com/ WeBelieveInEstesPark With the help of our former President, Bob Fulton, Newcomers created a series of holiday spirited videos featuring Santa, Mrs. Claus and of course Santa’s helper elves. Look for these videos on Estes Park Newcomers website and the

“We Believe” Facebook page. We are very excited that Cowboy Brad is going to join us in one of the videos! Our Cowboy Brad video is the perfect Virtual Holiday Greetings card to share with your friends and family, near and far.

Due to COVID-19, the Town’s holiday plans have been altered to make sure the holiday spirit is kept alive while keeping our community safe. First, the Town will be hosting a stationary “Catch the Glow Festival of Lights” parade at the Fairgrounds. The stationary parade will allow visitors to drive through the Fairgrounds to see the many wonderful floats which normally progress down Elkhorn Avenue the day after Thanksgiving.

Santa and Mrs. Claus will be the Grand Finale for the Catch the Glow Festival of Lights at the Estes Events Center for 2 date groupings Friday - Sunday Nov. 2729 and Dec. 4-6 from 5 - 8:00 p.m. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be at the Holiday Cabin, at the east exit of the Festival drive-through.

Next, in lieu of visiting with Santa at the We Believe Inn, we will be collaborating with Mary Jane’s and The Wild Horse Gift Shop to host life-size standup cut-outs of Santa and Mrs. Claus, for locals and visitors to take safe “selfie” photos for the holidays.

Additionally, right after Thanksgiving

North Pole direct delivery mailboxes will be conveniently placed around town where children can drop off letters to Santa between Nov. 27 and Dec 20. All letters put in the North Pole mailboxes

by December 20th will receive a reply from Santa, along with a special gift from Santa.

Parents will be able to download the Santa letter template on the We Believe Facebook page or pick up a hard copy around town. Kids can color and create their letter, and drop them off in the We Believe mailboxes at the Estes Valley Library, next to the book drop or on the porch of the We Believe Inn, in the Town Hall parking lot.

If you’d like to mail the letter, please send it to Santa Claus, c/o Estes Park Newcomers, PO Box 2282, Estes Park, CO 80517 A team of “elves” will respond on behalf of Santa to each child, and may include a special surprise from Santa. All letters put in the North Pole mailboxes

by December 20th will receive a reply.

The Estes Park Newcomers are happy to spread joy, and holiday cheer throughout the Estes Park region.

Thanks to all of our partners and our hardworking elves, for working hard to keep this Holiday season merry and bright.

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This list represents all Estes Park restaurants. It does not indicate which ones are open for inside or patio dining, take out service, curb side or delivery.

Those listed above are regular advertisers in Estes Park News. Call or check each restauants’s individual information as needed for dining options, hours and restrictions.

Restaurant Antonio’s NY Pizza Avant Garde Ale Baldpate Inn Big Horn Restaurant Bird and Jim Bob & Tony’s Pizza Boss Burgers Gyros Cafe de Pho-Thai Casa Grande Mex. Cascades at Stanley Chelitos Mexican China Garden Cinnamon’s Bakery Claire’s on the Park Coffee on the Rocks Cousin Pat’s Pub Dairy Queen Domino’s Pizza Dunraven Inn Ed’s Cantina Egg of Estes El Mex-Kal Elkins Whisky Estes Park Brewery Estes Park Pie Shop Fresh Burger Stop Grubsteak Rest.

Himalayan Curry Hunters Chophouse Inkwell & Brew Kind Coffee Latitude 105 Ale La Cabana Mexican La Cocina De Mama Local’s Grill Lonigans Grill

Address 1560 Big Thompson 920 Dunraven St. 4900 S. CO-7 401 W Elkhorn Ave. 915 Moraine Ave. 124 W. Elkhorn Ave. 861 Moraine Ave. 225 W. Riverside Dr. 220 E. Elkhorn Ave. 333 Wonderview 145 E. Elkhorn Ave. 460 W. Riverside Dr. 920 W. Elkhorn Ave. 225 Park Lane 510 Moraine Ave. 451 S. St. Vrain Ave. 218 E. Elkhorn Ave. 457 E. Wonderview 1700 Big Thompson 390 E. Elkhorn Ave. 393 E. Elkhorn Ave. 160 First St. 1825 N. Lake Ave. 470 Prospect Village 509 Big Thompson 860 Moraine Ave. 134 W. elkhorn Ave. 101 W. Elkhorn Ave. 1690 Big Thompson 150 E. Elkhorn Ave. 470 E. Elkhorn Ave. 101 So. St. Vrain 165 Virginia Dr. 361 S. St. Vrain Ave. 153 E. Elkhorn Ave. 110 E. Elkhorn Ave.

Phone 970 586-7275 970 591-2700 970 586-5397 970 586-2792 970 586-9832 970 586-2044 970 586-3137 970 577-0682 970 577-0799 970 577-4001 970 586-0886 970 586-2488 970 480-1501 970 586-9564 970 586-5182 970 586-7287 970 586-4939 970 586-8181 970 586-6409 970 586-2919 970 586-1173 970 586-4377 970 480-1848 970 586-5421 970 577-7437 970 480-1492 970 586-8838 970 586-6226 970 586-6962 970 342-1297 970 586-5206 970 586-1156 970 586-9001 970 586-6900 970 586-4346

Website estesparkpizza.com avantgardealeworks.com baldpateinn.com estesparkbighorn.com birdandjim.com cafedephothai.squarespace.com casagrandemexicana.com stanleyhotel.com chelitos-restaurant.com chinagardenestespark.com cinnamonestespark.com clairesrestaurantandbar.com cousinpatspubandgrill.com dairyqueen.com dominos.com dunravenepresort.com edscantina.com eggofestes.com elmex-kal.com elkinswhisky.com epbrewery.com youneedpie.com grubsteakestespark.com himalayancurryandkebob.com hunterschophouse.com inkwellbrew.com kindcoffee.com ridegelinehotel.com/latitude-105 lacocinadmama.com lonigans.com

Lumpy Ridge Brew 531 S. St. Vrain Ave. McDonalds Rest.

501 Big Thompson Mama Rose’s Rest. 338 E. Elkhorn Ave. Mile High Coffee 356 E. Elkhorn Ave. MollyB Rest.

200 Moraine Ave. Mountain Home Cafe 457 E. Wonderview Napal’s Cafe 184 E. Elkhorn Ave. National Park Village 900 Moraine Ave. Nickys Steakhouse 1350 Fall River Rd. Notchtop Bakery 459 E. Wonderview Oppa Asian Bistro 183 W. Riverside Dr. Penelope’s Burgers 229 W. Elkhorn Ave. Pepper Mexican Grill 401 E. Elkhorn Ave. Poppy’s Pizza & Grill 338 E. Elkhorn Ave. Raven’s Roast Coffee 157 W. Elkhorn Ave. Rock Cut Brewery 390 W. Riverside Dr. Rock Inn Mtn. Tavern 1675 CO-66 Rocky Mtn. Deli 541 Big Thompson Scratch Deli 911 Moraine Ave. Seasoned Bistro 205 Park Ln. Shakes Alive 513 Big Thompson Smokin’ Dave’s BBQ 820 Moraine Ave. Snowy Peaks Winery 292 Moraine Ave. Starbucks Coffee 537 Big Thompson Subway 517 Big Thompson Sweet Basilico 430 Prospect Village Thai Kitchen 401 S. St. Vrain Ave. The Barrel 251 Moraine Ave. The Village Pizza 543 Big Thompson Trailhead Rest.

3450 Fall River Rd. Twin Owls Steak 800 MacGregor Ave. Vinu Giu 207 Park Ln. Wapiti Colorado Pub 247 W. Elkhorn Ave WayFinder 900 Moraine Ave. Wild Rose Est. 157 W. Elkhorn Ave Ziggi’s Coffee 519 S. St. Vrain Ave.

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mamarosesrestaurant.com mollybestespark.com mountainhomecafe.com nationalparkvillage.com nickyssteakhouse.com thenotchtop.com penelopesburgers.com peppersmex.com estesdining.com rockcutbrewing.com rockinnestes.com rockymountain deli.com seasonedbistro.com shakesalive.com smokindavesq.com snowypeakswinery.com sweetbasilico.com thaikitchenonline.com thebarrel.beer thevillagepizza.com rockymountaingateway.net twinowls.net (reopening soon) vinogiu.com the wapitipub.com wayfindercolorado.com wildroserestaurant.com ziggiscoffee.com

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Charitable Giving In A Pandemic By: Karen McPherson, Estes Park Nonprofit Resource Center

quired minimum distributions, or RMDs, for the year.

The pandemic has made it hard for Set up a planned gift many nonprofits to fundraise or offer inYou can talk to your favorite organizacome generating services. Many are tion about leaving a bequest in your will forced to adapt (an amount or a perfundraising plans centage). You can even while experiencing make sure your kids get an increased demand enough money for a new for their services. In house and then leave the times of crisis, nonrest to charity. Donating profits quickly bemoney or assets upon come the safety net your death can be simfor local communities. ple (change the beneficiary of your Unfortunately, due to safety risks from stocks) or complex. A legacy gift is COVID, people are volunteering less of something to plan for. If COVID has their time. Research shows that about taught us anything, it’s that you never half of regular donors will give the same know what’s around the corner. Maybe amount as last year, about a quarter say the silver lining of these times is to plan they will plan to increase their donation. for unknowable circumstances.

The light in the tunnel is coming from Donate your tax return refund Millennials: 46 percent of Millennials say ReFUND What Matters is a Colorado they will give more in response to the state program (the first of its kind napandemic, compared to 14 percent of tionwide) that allows you to tell the IRS Baby Boomers and 25 percent of Gen X. to send your tax refund to a nonprofit of It is the Season of Giving, put charitayour choice. You just need the nonble giving on your list and check it twice. profit’s EIN number when you are filing WHY your taxes. Easy.

It feels good. Supporting the social If you don’t want to give money, consafety nets in your community, or prosider giving your time and talents. Many grams and policy that are of interest to organizations run on volunteers, specifiyou, or that you benefit from, is good cally skilled board members with expehuman behavior. Also, there are many rience in finance, banking, investing, incentives and exceptions that have been fundraising, business, human resources, created that may benefit you financially. etc. are often desirable partners for non(see WHAT) profits.

WHAT TO DONATE WHEN You can certainly write a check or give Anytime is fine. But now, in the Season cash. Depending on the amount you of Giving, most nonprofits do an “end of want to give, or the assets you have, year ask” for donations. Most nonprofits stocks and securities in taxable accounts budget for this income based on past (not IRA’s) may be a wiser choice. If you donations and fundraising goals. Colinvested in a $10 stock that is now worth orado Gives Day is December 8; $40M $100, you can donate that $100 stock to was given last year on this state-wide a charity and not pay capital gains. Neiday of giving. $40M. Any nonprofit that ther does the charity. And you get to participates is eligible to get money take a tax deduction. Win/win/win. from the $1M Incentive Fund. Depending on what percentage of overall donaFor those who take the tions a charity receives on December 8, standard deduction they get an equal percentage of the InIn “normal times” those who take a standard deduction do not get credit for centive Fund.

You can give once, or you can set up making donations. This is about 90% of CO taxpayers. What is new this year is a monthly or quarterly donations, either with the nonprofit directly, or through special donation deduction of up to COGives.org (if the nonprofit you sup$300. port is registered there). Giving monthly For those who itemize deductions or quarterly is nice for the nonprofit bePeople who make large gifts of cash to cause it provides regular income throughqualified charities and seek to take an out the year, not just in December. itemized deduction usually face restricHOW tions. Normally, you may deduct donaGet in touch with your favorite charity. tions of up to 60% of your adjusted Talk to them about what you might gross income, with no tax benefit above want to donate. Or just mail in a check. that.

Depending on what you want to donate, For 2020, Congress temporarily raised the limit to 100%, meaning you could ef- you may need to be in touch with a tax advisor or lawyer. fectively give away an amount equal to If you have any questions about local all of your adjusted gross income for the year and deduct it if you have the means organizations that might match your passion, contact Laurie Dale Marshall, and inclination to do so.

Estes Park Nonprofit Resource Center Donate from your IRA A special donation rule applies for sen- Executive Director at director@epnonprofit.org or go to iors with a charitable bent. Taxpayers aged 70 1/2 and older who have Individ- www.fidelitycharitable.org/ insights/how-covid-19ual Retirement Accounts can donate up is-shifting-donor-giving. to $100,000 annually to charities and count the gifts toward satisfying their re-

Co Gives Day - Make An Impact For Local Nonprofits December 8th is Colorado Gives Day. Last year, this event brought in $40M in donations to nonprofits across the state in just one day.

ColoradoGives.org is a platform many nonprofit agencies use to collect donations throughout the year because there are lower transaction fees. You can set up a donation in advance (do the work now while you have time and remember it, the donation will activate on December 8). Scheduling the donation to land on Colorado Gives Day, or doing it the day of, allows the nonprofit you wish to support the opportunity to get a slice of the $1M Incentive Fund. You can also set up monthly and quarterly donations so that your give lasts throughout the year.

On CO Gives Day, the Estes Park Nonprofit Resource Center (EPNRC) is asking community members to support local nonprofits on this special day and consider donating directly to our organization. We are executing our mission to support, connect, and inspire community nonprofits with intensity during this time of COVID-19 pandemic. Your support of EPNRC on CO Gives Day strengthens local partnerships that provide the social safety net in our community. When you make a donation to EPNRC, you are supporting all local nonprofits.

Last spring, when COVID struck, we pivoted our focus to amplifying the missions of local nonprofits and helping the community connect to local services. We established a Nonprofit Relief Fund that ultimately put $50k into local nonprofits.

We bought laptops to help Crisis Advocates continue their work virtually and after-hours. We underwrote the cost of internet installation for kids suddenly home for school. We supported innovative responses to emerging and growing needs, like the Land Stewardship program of the Estes Valley Land Trust. The balance of that fund, an additional $13,500, was just given to Crossroads to provide rental assistance within the community.

EPNRC supports the energetic community of local nonprofits through educational programming, collaborative opportunities, a lending library of resources, and creates a robust network of partners to ensure all needs of Estes Park citizens are met. We also help identify funding that can be brought to the community to meet those needs. In response to COVID related food insecurity, EPNRC facilitated a grant from the Safeway Foundation to create the Nourishing Network. We engaged our partners in developing a network providing access to multiple resources, using food as a gateway to meeting people where they are and hearing directly from them. The funds are being used to pay chefs, restaurants, bakers, and food truck owners to provide food for our community. We provide healthy, nourishing food to locals at various sites to remove the barrier of transportation. We talk to people and

find out what they might need, be it diapers and formula, COVID testing, gas money, or so much more. Our job is to connect the community to our network of nonprofit partners who can help.

EPNRC impacts this community in ways that are sometimes invisible. We field questions such as, “Do I need to charge tax on items sold for a fundraiser?” or “We are hiring a new executive director, what is a competitive salary.” We impact this community by connecting. When the United Way of Larimer County wants to help by giving out personal hygiene packs, they give them to us. In turn, we give them to agencies we know will be able to get them into the right hands. When resiliency and recovery efforts are underway around COVID or wildfire events, EPNRC is there to give a voice to the nonprofits providing critical services.

EPNRC is one of many local agencies registered to receive donations on Colorado Gives Day. To help celebrate this day of giving, EPNRC will be having “Conversations in the Car,” a mobile fun-a-thon visiting a few local nonprofits, business partners, funders, and agents of change. Watch for us in action on Facebook at @epnonprofit. If ever there was a time when charitable giving was needed, 2020 tops the list.

Townies to the Rescue! Please set up your Colorado Gives Day gift at ColoradoGives.org.

Local agencies participating in Colorado Gives Day include: • 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 Foundation • Estes Valley Investment in Childhood Success (EVICS) • Rocky Mountain Conservancy • Habitat for Humanity of the St. Vrain Valley (includes Estes Park) • United Way of Larimer County • Boys and Girls Clubs of Larimer County • Rocky Ridge Music Center • Harmony Foundation, Inc. • Ballet Renaissance • Community Foundation of Northern Colorado • Better Business Bureau Serving Northern Colorado and Wyoming Foundation • Salud Family Health Centers • Volunteer Fire Department of Big Elk • Volunteers of American Colorado • Partners • League of Women Voters of Colorado

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‘WHAT WAS I THINKING? ... OR WAS I?”

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The first question is often asked after a foolish act or poor decision. Probably more often we ask it about someone else. A policeman friend, on seat-belt patrol, pulled over a young mother for another violation. Standing in the back seat of her car was a toddler, totally unrestrained. He asked the woman this question. “What were you thinking? Don’t you know the danger that little tyke is in? If you stopped suddenly he likely would have propelled past the front seat and into the windshield.” After writing her a ticket for her violation he offered to follow her to Wal Mart and buy her a child’s car seat if she didn’t have one. “What were you thinking?” would be a question asked of the pickup driver in southern Colorado who was pulling four sleds on an icy road when he had to stop suddenly and one of the sleds slid under the vehicle and a child died. “What were we thinking?” seems to have been a question asked by the Bronco quarterbacks after their failure to use Covid19 precautions and being disqualified from playing Sunday to the embarrassment of the team and disdain of many. “What were we thinking?” was probably pondered by hundreds of people who, during the current pandemic, attended some event where masks and social distancing were not honored and now they are at death’s door suffering from the disease. “What was I thinking?” was a question I asked myself when I was almost duped into sending money in response to a scam I was targeted by recently. Fortunately my wife ‘was thinking’ and the threat was avoided. And you can think of so many other ways in which people ‘weren’t thinking’ before they drove drunk and injured someone, got caught up in an affair that cost them their marriage, or committed a crime that ruined their lives and that of others.

‘Thinking it through’ is so important! It would behoove us to take Jesus’ advice to sit down and mentally ‘count the cost’ before we make serious decisions and engage in life-impacting actions. We do this, first of all, by thinking with our brain. Consider the facts! Jesus told about a man who started building a house without considering the costs that would be incurred to finish it, becoming a laughing stock because it was never completed. He told of a leader who failed to consider how many men it would take to win the battle, and ended up surrendering. “What were you thinking?” could be asked of both, and the conclusion…”I wasn’t!” We need to think things through, so success is enjoyed. I remember counseling with a man who was thinking of divorcing his wife.

His reason? He thought he deserved a wife that was more beautiful than she. I looked across at him: bald head, plain looking face, pudgy, and totally physically unattractive. After listening to him for awhile, I said, as gently as I could, “Have you looked at yourself in the mirror lately?” He was silent for a moment, and then said, “I see what you mean. I’m very lucky to have the wife I have.”

We need to think with our heads.

However, we also need to think with our hearts. “As a man thinks in his heart so is he.”

This ‘heart’ is the seat of our emotions. We often hear of someone who is seen as ‘heartless’, as someone without compassion and empathy, and love. In The Bible’s great ‘love chapter’ in I Corinthians, the writer tells us that if we have great possessions, and do great things, if we have not love, we are nothing, and, in the long run, we will receive nothing good. We need to ‘think’ with our heart, as well as our head. And what a great time of the year to do that! We walk past a ‘bell-ringer’ at Safeway, we receive pleas for help from St. Jude’s hospital, we see people in need in Estes Park, and we often ‘think’ in our mind that we should do something, but we need to ‘think’ in our heart at that time also. The Bible says: “Dear children, let us not love in words or tongue, but let us love in action and in truth.” (I John 3) So, what a great time to commit ourselves to a way of life that results in us never having to say: “What was I thinking?” because we will have thought it out in our minds and acted it out from our hearts. Such a spirit will determine we will never look back sadly. As we close out what has been a very trying year, let’s commit to do that.

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Estes Park Senior Citizens Center Menu December 7 - 11 Monday, Dec 7 Tuesday, Dec 8 Wed., Dec 9 Thurs., Dec 10 Friday, Dec 11

Denver Omelette (ham, mushrooms, green peppers & onions) w/ hash browns & fruit Taco Salad w/ Chicken Fried Chicken (3 pc) w/ mashed potatoes, gravy & vegetable Chicken Parmesan w/ Spaghetti, garlic bread & side salad Trout (4 oz) w/ Baked Potato & soup

December 14 – 18 Monday, Dec 14

Smothered Chicken (6 oz) (topped w/ mushrooms, green peppers, onions & gravy) w/ Roasted Potatoes & vegetable Tuesday, Dec 15 Salisbury Steak w/ mashed potatoes, gravy & vegetable Wed., Dec 16 Chicken Alfredo w/ Spaghetti, garlic bread & side salad Thursday, Dec 17 Avocado Bacon Burger w/ 3-Bean Salad Friday, Dec 18 Salmon (4 oz) 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, Dec 7th, you need to call before 1:00 PM on Friday, Dec 4th.

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 still closed. No Activities.

Meals to Go will be delivered to your vehicle at the Senior Citizens Center!

Pick up times 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.

Check out our website: estesparkseniors.org

Congratulations to Maya Kiser, the Estes Park High School Student of the Week for December 4, 2020.

School activities Maya enjoys are being a member of the swimming and volleyball teams. She earned her varsity letter in swimming and earned the Rookie of the Year award. She maintains a 4.0 GPA. Extracurricular activities she likes are hanging out with friends, working out, traveling, reading, volunteering and watching Netflix. Maya is very excited for Christmas 10th this year!

Maya’s favorite quote is “Be the change you wish to see in the world”

by Gandhi.

After high school Maya plans to attend college and travel.

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

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The CAR Foundation also added an additional $10,000 in funds, making a total of $110,000 available to assist with this disaster relief.

Type of Assistance: Assistance is available to qualified applicants towards one of the following options: • Monthly mortgage expense for a primary residence.

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Assistance is for primary housing or rental relief only; other expenses including second mortgages (home equity lines or loans), hotel/motel expenses, clothing, appliances, equipment, vehicle purchase, rental or repair and/or mileage are not eligible for grant funding under this program.

Funds Available: Relief assistance is limited to a maximum of $1,000 per applicant/household.

Deadline for submission is February 15, 2021.

Required for All Applicants: • Recipient must be a full-time resident and U.S. citizen or legally admitted for residence in the United States.

• Proof of Residency (i.e. driver's license or other governmental documentation evidencing residency).

• Copy of Mortgage Statement or Mortgage Payment Coupon or Rent Statement or Lease Agreement.

One of the Following is Required to Show Proof of Damage to your Primary Residence: • Photos of Damages • Insurance Estimate • Copies of Written Claims • Settlement Proceeds or Claim Status Reports • Copies of Repair Estimates from Contractors In order to provide for a reasonable and equitable distribution of funds, assistance will be provided on a firstcome, first-serve basis. All grants are contingent upon the availability of funds. Grants will be jointly payable to applicant and mortgage lender or landlord.

The Colorado Association of REALTORS® Foundation serves Colorado REALTORS® as the philanthropic and community engagement arm of the Colorado Association of REALTORS®.

The Colorado Association of REALTORS® Foundation promotes safe and affordable housing, advances homeownership for all Coloradans and provides housing-related disaster assistance to our neighbors in need.

To get additional information contact the Estes Valley Board of REALTORS® at (970) 586-6628.

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Estes Park Woman’s Club December Meeting The Estes Park Woman’s Club with have their December meeting on Wednesday, December 9th at 12 noon via Zoom. All members will receive a Zoom invite. Jessica Lindner of the Avery Center will speak about Sex Trafficking in Northern Colorado- Jessica was unable to speak at the November meeting. In addition we will entertained with solos from the Mountainaires. Any questions call Ann Dinsmoor at 970-5771316.

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Happening In December

ONLINE HOLIDAY AUCTION DECEMBER 5-13 Please join us for the Art Center of Estes Park’s Online Holiday Auction.

All proceeds benefit the Art Center and will help us continue operating and serving Estes Park. Our auction items can be seen in the gallery in Middle Stanley Village (above Subway and below Safeway) or on-line at www.biddingowl.com/ artcenterofestespark.

If you come to the gallery during our regular hours (Fridays through Mondays from 12-4 p.m.) or our special auction hours (every day Dec. 5-13 from 12-4 p.m.), you can see the pieces in person and even choose the “Buy It Now” option and take your selection home with you. Or join in the on-line bidding fun and get a great deal on some amazing art. Bidding runs from Dec. 5-13, but items can be viewed any time before that.

Please help support your local Art Center and artists and pick up the perfect holiday gift. All auction items were donated by Art Center of Estes Park artists, as well as special friends to the Art Center, including some well-known national artists. Auction items include original oil, pastel, watercolor, and mixed media paintings; ceramics and hand-painted gourds; photography; jewelry; woodworking; weaving, and other fiber creations.

Items purchased through the auction may be picked up after Dec. 13 or shipped for an additional fee. Help support your local Art Center and artists and get a great deal on amazing art. Visit www.biddingowl.com/ artcenterofestespark.

ON EXHIBIT “Planes, Trains and Animals” featuring Dan Marshall until December 22 Dan hopes you come and enjoy his artwork and wants you to remember, “Life is just like my art, you have to have a ‘light source’ in order to add dimension and depth. My ‘light source’ is the Lord.” Check out the following links to view an interview with Dan Marshall, as well as a Power Point presentation of his exhibit:

YouTube Power Point youtu.be/p5qKYtl141w FB Power Point fb.watch/1Z8eea0TsA/ YouTube Marshall Interview youtu.be/QTx9Wd57spU FB Marshall Interview fb.watch/1_yLKyYKzA/ Also on display in the gallery are the outstanding work of the other Art Center artist members, including other works in oil painting, watercolor, pastel, jewelry, ceramics, charcoal, graphite, glass, wood, sculpture, fiber, photography, printmaking and mixed media.

The Art Center of Estes Park is open 12- 4 p.m. Friday through Monday.

The Art Center will be closed between December 23 to January 8 when the first exhibit of 2021, “Meet the New Artists” will open.

FIRST FRIDAY ART GROOVE DOOR PRIZE OFFERING “High Plains Bison,” a framed and matted print donated by Dan Marshall. The public is invited to enter for the drawing between 12:00 p.m. December 4 through 4:00 p.m. December 7, at which time a name will be drawn and the winner notified. If you are unable to visit the gallery, email your name, email address and phone number to info@artcenterofestes.com.

SOCIAL MEDIA The Art Center can be viewed on our website at www.artcenterofestes.com, or on Facebook at Art-Center-ofEstes-Park, Instagram at artcenterofep and Twitter at artcenterestes.

The Art Center of Estes Park is a nonprofit organization which provides a facility to support the work of local and regional artists, striving to promote exhibition, education, and excellence in the visual arts. Proceeds benefit the artist and contribute to the Art Center’s education and community outreach.

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

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The Story Of Elizabeth Mary Ann Foot By: Joanie Crockett

Flutie Ruple, and Nina Higby were E.M.A. Foot came to Estes Park about among her friends.

In 1950, Miss Foot donated funds for 1890. She was born in England and the construction of a building to moved to California when young. Afhouse the original Chamber of Comter her mother's death, she was remerce. That building was in Bond sponsible for caring for her younger siblings. She became successful in real Park, just to the west of the original library building. A plaque was unveiled estate and visited Estes Park with friends. She purchased property on the at its dedication which read “In this banks of Fall River, where the parking gracious valley, under the protective vigilance of the everlasting hills, may lot for Performance Park is today. our visitors find surcease. With affecHer first business venture was a coltionate loyalty to Estes Park, my home lection of tent lodgings for summer for sixty years, I give this building.” visitors. By the 1930s, she had develMiss Foot left Estes Park in 1954 for oped those into cottages for rental and a rest home in Garden Grove, Califorhad ownership of several properties on Elkhorn Avenue. Other early busi- nia where she died at the age of 95 in nesswomen including Josephine Hupp, 1966.

The Story Of Helen Scott Keutzer By: Gayle Ellis

Helen Virginia Scott was born in Clarksburg, West Virginia, and stayed in the South until moving to Boulder in 1954 to be near her sister. You missed something if you never had Helen’s southern fried chicken.

In February, 1961, Helen got a secretarial job with the National Park Service and moved with her children and a cat to Grand Lake, never having been there before. After two years, she was promoted to Secretary to the Superintendent of Rocky Mountain National Park and served as secretary to ten superintendents over the course of her 34 year career with the Park Serv-

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She was fiercely independent to the very end, living by herself in Estes Park, and baking loaves of French bread for her kids or looking forward to a road trip adventure. She renewed her driver’s license the day after her 92nd birthday, acing the vision test without the assistance of glasses.

Those who knew her, know Helen loved shopping and she loved Elvis.

She also loved helping others, delighting especially in pet sitting, helping as sous chef and clean-up at parties. She loved to travel and meet new people.

Her family and many friends miss her.

The Story Of Mary Imogene McPherson By: Jean McGuire

property herself. The story goes that Mary Imogene McPherson was born she only allowed her husband to clerk in Indiana. She traveled to Denver fol- the front desk.

The Moraine Lodge, built in 1923, lowing a divorce from her first husserved until 1931 as the central buildband. She spent one summer at Abner ing of McPherson’s summer resort.

Sprague’s dude ranch and fell in love Following the formation of Rocky with the Rocky Mountains and the Mountain National Park in 1915, the Estes Valley. She loved it so much she National Park Service purchased the bought a homestead in 1903 near the property in 1931 and demolished the Sprague’s dude ranch which she named surrounding buildings in the follow“Hillcrest.”

In 1905, newly married to William D. ing years. The lodge was remodeled and since 1937 the building has served McPherson, she began expanding the property as a tourist destination which as the principal museum of the Park.

McPherson was also involved in the included a lodge, dining hall, livery stable and some cabins. She welcomed Estes Park Women’s Club and purchased other businesses in the Estes her first guests in 1910 and ran the Park area in the 1900s.

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Abi Huebner Named Interim CEO Of Visit Estes Park Director of Stakeholder Services Abi Huebner has been appointed Interim CEO by Visit Estes Park’s (VEP) Board of Directors. Huebner assumes the role following the departure of Eric Lund in October.

Huebner, who has been with the organization since 2016, started by selling ads in VEP’s Official Visitor Guide (OVG) to help stakeholder businesses reach audiences planning a trip to Estes Park. Seeing a need, Huebner evolved her role into the stakeholder services department to focus on helping stakeholders take advantage of all of the services VEP has to offer, free and paid, which she leads.

“I have conversations with stakeholders to see how our services can augment their marketing efforts and help them get started working with our team,” says Huebner, adding “I want to make sure they know all we have to offer and that they’re fully utilizing the services that make sense for their business.”

As Interim CEO, Huebner intends to continue outreach to stakeholder businesses to make sure every stakeholder

who wishes to leverage VEP’s services does. “Beyond that, I am working with the staff and town organizations to bring a couple new attractions to town, one which will support the effort to expand the visitation season into the winter.

These ideas are still in the planning stages, so more to come on that soon.”

Deborah Gibson, Chair of the Visit Estes Park Board of Directors, commented “Ms. Huebner is the longest serving member of our staff and leadership team, and has long-established relationships with our stakeholders. She has the full support of our Board and our staff. We are confident she will do a wonderful job leading the talented team in place while the permanent CEO search is undertaken.”

To learn more about the services VEP offers email Huebner at ahuebner@visitestespark.com or call 970-586-0500 x 1223, or visit www.visitestespark.com/partners/services-marketing-opportunities/ for an overview.

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2020 Us Trail Running Conference Sets New Standards For Content Quality Climate action, sustainability, responses to COVID, diversity and inclusion take center stage in Fayetteville, AR. The 8th annual US Trail Running Conference was held October 21-24, in Fayetteville, Arkansas, and provided four days of presentations, networking, vendor displays, morning trail runs, and panel discussions that inspired and educated a varied audience of both in person and virtual participants. The industry leading event attracted more than 170 race directors, speakers, sponsors, exhibitors and trail runners who joined in-person or virtually, with 36 states - a 33% increase over 2019 - as well as Canada and France represented. The conference was held in partnership with Experience Fayetteville, and the American Trail Running Association (ATRA).

The 2020 conference marked the first time in the eight year history of the event that speakers, participants, sponsors and exhibitors were able to join virtually. Just over 50% of the total participants were able to do so virtually using the free conference app that also included a Webapp version for desktop and laptop users.

The first three days contained sessions focused on content for trail race directors. This year’s theme for the conference, climate action and sustainability, showcased discussion panels on how to become a climate action warrior, as well as the US launch of a Charter for Outdoor Sports by top mountain and trail runner, Kilian Jornet. Jornet joined the conference virtually from his home in Norway, and shared details on his groundbreaking charter that is based on the UNFCC Sports for Climate Action concept.

Further sessions covered responses to the COVID pandemic from contributing race directors, as well as additional content on diversity and inclusion for groups that are currently under-represented in trail running, and how races can be more welcoming to an inclusive tribe of trail runners.

Keynote speaker was Vic Thasiah, Executive Director for Runners for Public Lands, who shared his vision of two FKT’s (fastest known times), how

fast our climate is changing, and how fast we need to change our responses to the situation. Thasiah shared that “no one can do everything, but everyone can do something.” Thasiah also highlighted the intersection of race and climate change, and the disproportionate effects on communities of color. He also brought attention to the lead that indigenous communities have taken in tackling climate change.

The presenting sponsor for the Race Director segment, Race Roster, partners with more than 4,000 events across the World. Their platform offers several unique features for event directors, such as fundraising campaigns, custom bibs, and event playlists. Additionally, Race Roster was recently acquired by shoe manufacturer ASICS and now utilizes the ASICS Run Keeper app. Their virtual presentation focused on the virtual event experience and their suite of tools that help race directors to deliver an effective virtual or hybrid event.

Presentations were also delivered by Bruce Rayner from Athletes for a Fit Planet who shared information on sustainability initiatives and the importance of a focus as a sport on our environmental footprint of CO2. Digital marketing tips and techniques were offered in-person by Phillip Shephard of Marketing Hero. Paul Jurasin, Director of the Digital Transformation Hub of Cal Poly, led a digital innovation hands-on workshop, working backwards from the customer, highlighting what race directors could do differently when faced with possible future scenarios due to COVID and climate change.

The final day was geared toward trail runners, and was presented by Spartan Trail, who feature epic runs along

the world’s most rugged trails. A fun run led by local Ozark trail runners kicked off activities. This was followed by interactive sessions with expert panels that covered how to become a climate action warrior, diversity on the trails, a women’s panel, a coach's corner focused on healthy training, preserving trail access, and wrapped up with a session on fueling and hydration on the trails. Athletes present during the conference, both in person and virtually, included two-time World Mountain Running Champion, Joseph Gray and Team USA members Allie McLaughlin, Tayte Pollmann and Peter Maksimow.

US Trail Running Conference Event Director and owner of Active at Altitude, Terry Chiplin, stated: “I am very excited that we were able to deliver another high quality event for both in person and virtual participants this year. The switch to a hybrid event was a reactionary move that has opened our eyes to the incredible opportunities that a virtual conference is able to provide, and look forward to further organic growth of this industry leading event as a result. The presentations and discussions this year will also lead to further innovative concepts that will generate education driven opportunities for our sport to take a lead in climate action initiatives. We are also very grateful to the community in

Fayetteville that welcomed us with open arms and provided an incredible location for the conference and a superb experience for our in-person participants. I look forward to continuing to work in partnership with our friends and colleagues at the American Trail Running Association to further develop these concepts, and to sustain this momentum for another successful conference in 2021.”

Added Hobbs, Executive Director of the American Trail Running Association, “With mandatory masks, social distancing, and daily temperature checks, the safety of in-person attendees was paramount to the success of the event. As well, offering a way for those unable to attend to be part of the action virtually was a wonderful addition. Planning has already begun for next year’s event and we’re excited to be partnering with Terry and his team to create another memorable conference in 2021.”

Organizers will announce the location and dates for the 9th annual US Trail Running Conference before the end of November.

For more information contact: Terry Chiplin, Event Director, terry@ustrailrunning conference.com or 303-304-9159, www.ustrailrunning conference.com.

Kevin And Mona Are Looking For New, Loving Homes

Mona

Kevin

Kevin is about seven years old and was found as a stray. He is a big, dark brown tabby weighing 12.5 lbs. He is very sweet and friendly and gets along with other kitties.

Mona is about eight years old. She is affectionate and loving, has good kitty manners and enjoys following her people around. She will be happiest as an only

kitty as she does not like dogs very much.

Both of these sweet pets are currently being cared for by members of the Pet Association of Estes Park. Please call 970-286-1652 for more information or to meet these sweet cats.

All pets are offered through the Pet Association of Estes Park, a non-profit organization that is your local humane society. You can make a tax-deductible donation to the Pet Association by sending your check to P.O. Box 4342, Estes Park, CO 80517. For more information, please call 970-286-1652.

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What’s Happening At The Estes Valley Library HOURS & SERVICES Current Open Hours: Mondays - Thursdays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Due to the Level Red status in Larimer County, indoor library service and access is limited at this time. The collections are open, but seating is limited to a few public computers. The second floor and all meeting and study rooms are closed for now. Curbside pick-up service and use of outdoor Wi-Fi are recommended. Full details at estesvalleylibrary.org.

Curbside Service by Appointment Place holds in the catalog, then watch for an email notice, and schedule a convenient pick-up time. Full details at estesvalleylibrary.org.

DIGITAL COLLECTIONS Library digital collections, including books, movies, audio, comic books and TV shows, can be dowloaded to your phone, tablet or laptop from anywhere 24/7 with your library card. Full instructions at estesvalleylibrary.org.

Email the library at answers@estesvalleylibrary.org with any questions.

GRAB & GO KITS Decorative Holiday Pine Cone Kit Gather a dozen pine cones from your yard, then use this kit to decorate them in the holiday spirit-perfect for a table setting or window ledge. While supplies last, reserve your kit by visiting estesvalleylibrary.org/collections/kits.

KIDS & FAMILY Polar Express Take-Home Kit Families with early readers are invited to reserve a “Polar Express” Grab & Go kit, available in English or Spanish while supplies last. Kits may be picked up in the library or through a curbside service appointment. Then watch the local reading of this classic tale on the library’s YouTube channel, premiering December 4. Details at estesvalleylibrary.org.

Preschool and Baby Storytimes Online New each week on YouTube.

Children ages 0 to 6 and their families can enjoy stories, songs, puppets and activities, online each week with new themes. See the upcoming roster at estesvalleylibrary.org and watch

previous recordings on the library’s YouTube channel.

BOOK-A-LIBRARIAN Free Legal Self-Help Clinic Wednesday, December 9, 2 - 5 p.m., by phone appointment.

One-on-one legal advice. For library cardholders who do not have a personal attorney. Appointments are necessary, and can be scheduled by calling 970-586-8116. More information at estesvalleylibrary.org/ legalclinic.

College Planning One-on-One December 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 CUBoulder. Visit the “Book-a-Librarian” link at estesvalleylibrary.org to learn more and schedule an appointment.

ONE BOOK ONE VALLEY “The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek” The 2021 One Book One Valley title is “The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek” by Kim Michele Richardson, as chosen by the readers of the Estes Valley. Visit the library to check out a copy, or schedule an appointment for curbside pick-up. Other formats in-

clude large print, audiobook, and digital eBook. A month of programs and discussions are planned for January.

More details at estesvalleylibrary.org.

BOOKS & AUTHORS Book Discussion: “The Diamond in Your Pocket” Begins Saturday, December 12, 10:30 a.m.- noon, on Zoom.

Author Gangaji explores the neverending human search for fulfillment, suggesting that it already exists if we stop long enough to experience it. Join this three-part discussion facilitated by MeeMee Lahman, Behavior Health Clinician for Salud Family Health.

Discussion continues on January 9 and February 6. Register at estesvalleylibrary.org and pick up a complimentary copy of the book.

Book Discussion: “The Hidden Life of Trees” Thursday, December 17, 7-8:30 p.m., on Zoom.

Trees surround us. What do they feel—and how do they communicate?

Join this discussion of the book by Peter Wohlleben. Register at estesvalleylibrary.org and pick up a complimentary copy of the book.

HOLIDAY ZOOM ROOM With many families socially-distancing this year, the library is offering its Zoom platform for patrons to schedule a virtual celebration with their loved ones and friends.

Share a smile, raise a toast, and read a story together across the miles. Details and reservation form at estesvalleylibrary.org.

FRIENDS & FOUNDATION Cliffhanger Used Books Cliffhanger Used Books, operated by the Library Friends & Foundation, is open Mondays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Wednesdays through Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Sundays from noon to 4 p.m. (closed on Tuesdays). The store is located at 191 W. Riverside Drive. The history and biography sections are on sale in December: $2 hardcover, and $1 paperback, plus tax.

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Giving Thanks For Library Giving In this season of celebrations, we raise a special toast to those who elevate our quality of life through their kindness. This year has had more challenges and hurdles than we’d have guessed back on New Year’s Day 2020.

But a year like this is one that makes generosity shine all the brighter.

Thank you to all the caring souls of our beautiful mountain village. And thank you to our Estes Valley Library Friends & Foundation donors. Your enthusiasm finds expression in two wonderful words: Library Love.

Here is just a little of what Library Love can do: Year-round, Library Love supports early literacy for kids—paving the pathway for years of future learning.

What an important investment. Right now, the Library is distributing Grab & Go kits to get books directly into kids’ hands, including this month’s Polar Express kit.

Library Love builds community through dialogue and shared reading—including One Book One Valley.

How exciting to read a compelling book, knowing you’ll be able to share and compare your impressions with friends and neighbors. It happens again this January.

Library Love makes it possible to match readers with the books and materials they desire. One example: the popular Lucky Day Collection, where readers are delighted to discover bestsellers and hot titles awaiting on any given day: no hassles, and a one-week checkout.

Sometimes, Library Love yields immediate benefits in unexpected ways.

When donors helped equip the Library Makerspace, we couldn’t have guessed

how important it would become in 2020. Those 3D printers went into urgent action last spring, creating parts for face shields used by front-line health care workers throughout our region.

There’s one day each year when Library Love is made especially convenient and simple. When every gift, small or large, goes a little farther, thanks to corporate-sponsor grants.

This Tuesday, December 8, is Colorado Gives Day 2020, a statewide invitation to celebrate and participate in everyday philanthropy through online giving. Contributions can be made on Tuesday, or pre-scheduled anytime in advance, at ColoradoGives.org.

As we celebrate our Library Friends & Foundation donors, we also pay tribute to that cheerful corps of volunteers who operate Cliffhanger Used Books six days a week. They staff Cliffhanger’s counter and process the used book donations—all while keeping the store safe and sanitized for shoppers and their fellow volunteers.

We’re grateful to all who have donated their gently-used books, DVDs and CDs. It means dollars that can be generated through re-sales—while giving those items happy new homes.

Visit Cliffhanger as one of your stops to support Estes Park local businesses.

All through December, the History and Biography sections are priced at just $2 each for hardcovers, and $1 for paperbacks, plus tax.

Thank you, Estes Valley, for championing literacy, learning, and community. Together, your Library Love continues to build a better future.

"The New Policeman": December’s Family Book Club And Read-Along Families are invited to a shared reading and discussion opportunity through the library’s next Family Book Club and ReadAlong, hosted on Zoom. This month’s featured book is “The New Policeman” by Kate Thompson, especially geared for middle and high school grades and adults.

Woven with Irish folklore, the novel asks an age-old question: Where does time go? When J. J.’s mother says what she really wants for her birthday is more time, he decides to find some.

An impossible task, until a neighbor reveals the secret of a place where time stands still. Can J. J. find a leak between these two worlds? Will a shock-

ing rumor about his family’s past come back to haunt him? And what does it all have to do with the village’s new policeman?

Children’s Librarian Chase Chauffe will present a live threepart Read-Along of “The New Policeman” on December 14, 16, and 18 at 4:30 p.m. Participants are then invited to join the book discussion on Saturday, December 19 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

All events are online via Zoom.

Participants may register now at estesvalleylibrary.org, and stop by the library for a complimentary copy of the book.

What’s Happening At Healing Waters Healing Waters Foundation extends our sincere gratitude to EPNRC Board President Amy Hamrick and the Non-Profit Relief Fund for awarding HWF with two grants earlier this year!

Because of their generosity and support we were able to continue providing warm water exercise and therapy to our community.

We would also like to give a huge thank you to the Estes Park Quota Club for their generous donation for our shower repair.

Congratulations to Board Members Sue Dority and Paul Moore for being selected as Honorees for the 2020 National Philanthropy Day in Colorado! Their commitment, passion and dedication to Healing Waters and our community is inspiring.

I don’t know what we would do without them!

Healing Waters Foundation would like to welcome everyone to experience

warm water exercise. Come see what you’re missing…you’ll be happy you did!

Call 970-586-9205 for information and appointment, we are located at 1632–B Big Thompson Avenue, Estes Park.

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Eco-Sense Salud Family Health Centers National Handwashing Awareness Week - December 1 - 7 Salud Family Health Centers is proudly participating in National Handwashing Awareness Week to raise awareness about washing your hands to stay healthy.

Personal hygiene begins and ends with our hands. And though we're taught as youngsters to wash our hands before dinner, it's important to remember that germs don't care what time of day it is. Clean hands prevent sickness. So, it's especially important to learn the basics about hand hygiene so that you, too, can become a champion hand washer. Let's examine some handy tips.

1. Do it Right - Experts recommend washing your hands with soap and clean water for at least 20 seconds. Be sure to get a good lather going and clean the back of the hands, between the fingers and under the nails.

2. Memorize the Five Steps - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention calls hand washing “a do-ityourself vaccine” and suggests remembering five easy steps: wet, lather, scrub, rinse, dry.

3. Learn the Four Principles of Hand Awareness - Endorsed by the American Medical Association and Ameri-

can Academy of Family Physicians, the four principles are: 1) Wash your hands when they are dirty and before eating; 2) Do not cough into your hands; 3) Do not sneeze into hands; and 4) Don't put your fingers in your eyes, nose or mouth.

During the COVID 19 pandemic, keeping hands clean is especially important to help prevent the virus from spreading. Clean your hands after you have been in a public place and touched an item or surface that may be touched by yourself or other people, such as your mask, door handles, tables, gas pumps, shopping carts, and electronic cashier screens.

The Salud Estes Park clinic, located at 1950 Redtail Hawk Drive, is accepting new patients. For more information, please visit saludclinic.org. To schedule an appointment, call (970) 586-9230.

At Salud Family Health Centers, we provide quality, affordable primary health care services to keep you and your family healthy. We serve all members of the community regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. Salud accepts Medicaid, Medicare, CHP+, and most private insurance plans.

Salud Centros De Salud Familiar Semana Nacional De Concientización Sobre El Lavado De Manos 1 Al 7 De Diciembre Salud Centros de Salud Familiar, se enorgullece de participar en la Semana Nacional de Concientización sobre el Lavado de Manos para crear conciencia sobre el lavado de manos para mantenerse saludables.

La higiene personal comienza y termina con nuestras manos. Y aunque cuando somos pequeños se nos enseña a lavarnos las manos antes de la cena, es importante recordar que a los gérmenes no les importa la hora del día. Las manos limpias previenen las enfermedades. Por lo tanto, es especialmente importante aprender los conceptos básicos sobre la higiene de manos para que usted también pueda convertirse en un campeón en lavado de manos. Examinemos algunos consejos útiles.

1. Hágalo bien: los expertos recomiendan lavarse las manos con agua limpia y jabón durante al menos 20 segundos. Asegúrese de hacer una buena espuma y de limpiarse el dorso de las manos, entre los dedos y debajo de las uñas.

2. Memorice los cinco pasos: los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades llaman al lavado de manos "una vacuna que usted mismo puede aplicarse" y sugieren recordar cinco pasos sencillos: mojar sus manos, hacer espuma, frotarse las manos, enjuagarse las manos y secarlas.

3. Aprenda los cuatro principios de lo que debemos conocer y practicar en

relación a la higiene de las manos: respaldados por la Asociación Médica Estadounidense y la Academia Estadounidense de Médicos de Familia, los cuatro principios son: 1) Lávese las manos cuando estén sucias y antes de comer; 2) No tosa en sus manos; 3) No estornude en las manos; y 4) No se meta los dedos en los ojos, la nariz o la boca.

Durante la pandemia de COVID 19, mantener las manos limpias es especialmente importante para ayudar a prevenir la propagación del virus.

Lávese las manos después de haber estado en un lugar público y haber tocado un artículo o una superficie que usted u otras personas puedan haber tocado, como su máscara, manijas de puertas, mesas, surtidores de gasolina, carritos de compras y pantallas de cajero electrónico.

La clínica Salud Estes Park, ubicada en 1950 Redtail Hawk Drive, está aceptando nuevos pacientes. Para obtener más información, visite saludclinic.org. Para programar una cita, llame al (970) 586-9230.

En Salud Family Health Centers, brindamos servicios de atención primaria de salud asequibles y de calidad para que usted y su familia se mantengan saludables. Servimos a todos los miembros de la comunidad sin importar el estado del seguro o la capacidad de pago. Salud acepta Medicaid, Medicare, CHP + y la mayoría de los planes de seguro privados.

By: Judi Smith

your gifts. … The current IRS estimate Black Friday has passed, offering many, of wear and tear on the car (plus gas, oil, many “deals” for various Christmas pur- tires) is 57-1/2 cents per mile. It takes a chases of all types. Whether you shop in lot of shopping to be worth that expense. Add to that the value of your person (with mask and reusable shopping bag) or on line (receiving purchases time. That makes shopping in Estes far

by FedEx or UPS), or whether you make more economical, even if the item costs a little bit more. … In addition, it means the gifts in your kitchen or workshop at home, this year has an assortment of dif- avoidance of the greenhouse gases caused by shopping trips down the ficulty attached to the usual gift giving mountain plus the closer to home you season.

When the world is sequestering when- buy, the less greenhouse gas is created ever possible, the first challenge is keep- by delivery. Shopping locally for yourself will also save greenhouse gas proing up with the activity of friends and family. Even with phone, and email, and duction, as well as your invaluable time.

When you need something, call a local Zoom, we find ourselves wondering shop and ask. That will encourage them what activities our loved ones currently to carry items for locals. pursue. The term “hang-out” has seemAnd, likewise, when you “wrap” a gift, ingly ceased to mean spending unstructry to find a useful way to wrap it. Retured time with friends and extraneous cipients are less likely to throw “out” family and it leaves us in the dark when fabric than paper coated with clay (i. e. it comes to Christmas Shopping. common wrapping paper). For those Then, of course, there are the limitawho have used wrapping paper that is tions impressed by the drop in income not wanted, contact Carissa at Simply for so many under employed. For the Christmas.

(She shares with the other business owner, employed but under reshops.) imbursed, this can be even more of a Better yet “wrap” the gift in a reusable challenge. Whether home due to pershopping bag, a plastic storage box, a Tsonal concerns of exposure, or for child shirt or some other container with a care purposes, or because your workpermanent use. Or choose reused covers place has cut staff until the economy such as comic pages, posters, maps, or rises, finances overall, have become calendars. (My birthday gift last week more stringent than previous years … back to, maybe, the 2013 flood recovery. was wrapped in newspaper.) Last year’s cards (cut up) make great gift-tags.

Add to this the desire to be ecological Pinecones do well as package decorain gift giving and it becomes even more tion, tied with, perhaps, a bit of yarn (all of a challenge. We can expect each and reusable). For those with children home every landfill to eventually leak toxic all day, a picture for Christmas taped to leachate which then contaminates the soil and possibly the groundwater. Many the package would be treasured by the landfills are already leaking. With this in grandparent. mind, we, of course, want to avoid giving When shipping, avoid Styrofoam and anything that must eventually end up in bubble wrap or plastic pillows. Newspathe landfill – or that most likely will due per works well here also, crinkled up (one sheet at a time to provide padding to the lack of convenient alternatives. for shipping) – after you have perused it Finding gifts that meet all three of for the shopping ads, restaurant specials, these parameters may be a challenge. and local announcements and “happenLocal purchases support our busiings”. nesses, truly more than one because they We survived the flood in 2013. We surshop locally, and the places they shop, vived last month’s fire evacuation. We shop locally. When shopping, start in the can manage Christmas in a pandemic – Estes Valley. If you shop on the internet, working together to support each other. shop the local websites first.

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Festival Of Lights Is Awesome!

To The Editor: We drove through the Festival of Lights last evening. It was awesome. Michael Young and his helpers did an outstanding job. This could become a new tradition for sure. And thank you to Mr. and

Mrs. Santa for their "live" Christmas greeting to all that came through. It was absolutely fabulous and I thank everyone that was involved.

Susan Robertson

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Carolyn May Carolyn May, 45 of Estes Park Colorado passed away unexpectedly in the early morning hours of Tuesday, November 10th, 2020 in her home in Fort Walton Beach Florida.

Carolyn was born on February 7, 1975 in Ten Sleep, Wyoming to Margaret Dunlap and Dean Sapp. She is survived by her daughter, Emily May of Estes Park Colorado and ex husband Shawn May of Estes Park Colorado.

She is also survived by numerous other siblings, nieces, nephews, aunts, and cousins.

Carolyn grew up moving from town to town, but eventually met and fell in love with the man she would be married to for the next 17 years. Carolyn only had one daughter, but became a mother figure for many throughout her years includ-

ing her own nieces. She had a heart of gold and would do absolutely anything for anybody without asking for a single thing in return.

She always welcomed people into her life with open arms, and nothing meant more to her than her family. She enjoyed arts and crafts, making jewelry, scrapbooking, quilting and you could always find her with a coloring book in hand. She never asked for much and enjoyed a simple life with her dog that she adored spoiling. She was loved by many, and will forever be missed by all those she left behind.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, November 18th at 3 p.m. at Trahan Family Funeral Home in Milton Florida. There will be another memorial service held in Colorado in the months to come.

Helen Hondius

Helen Hondius passed away in Estes Park on November 17, 2020. She was 95.

Helen was a 35-year resident of Estes Park. She served on the board of the Estes Park Medical Center Foundation and the Estes Valley Land Trust. She was active in the League of Women Voters of Estes Park, P.E.O. Estes Park chapter, the Estes Valley Library and was a founding member of the Estes Park Library Foundation. Helen was also instrumental in the legislation that banned sightseeing flights over Rocky Mountain National Park, protecting its natural quiet.

We remember Helen as an intelligent, elegant and gracious person, never ruffled, always patient, and dedicated to helping others.

Helen was born and raised in Minnesota and graduated from Hamline University in St. Paul. She received her Master’s Degree in Social Work from Simmons College in Boston. During her professional career, she was a medical social worker at the Mayo Clinic, Presbyterian Hospital in Denver, and also in Oxford, England. She was the Chief Pediatric Social Worker at National Jewish Hospital in Denver and the Director of the Social Services Department at Children’s Hospital in Denver.

After she retired, Helen devoted her time to the protection of children’s

rights and the prevention of child abuse. She was a founding member of the Metropolitan Child Protection Council, she served on the board of the Colorado Advocacy for Children Today (ACT) and the Colorado Christian Home. She was actively involved with the Denver Medical Society Committee on Child Abuse, the Coalition on Child Placement, and the Colorado Commission on Children and Their Families.

Helen received the Pat Keller Memorial Award for outstanding volunteer child advocate, and the federal Commissioner’s Award for the Prevention and Treatment of Child Abuse and Neglect.

For her child advocacy and influential work on child protection legislation, Governor Richard Lamm proclaimed April 30, 1985 as Helen Hondius Day. Helen enjoyed nature, hiking, and her dogs. She was a wonderful cook and painted beautiful watercolors.

She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 47 years, Pieter Hondius, and her niece Janice Ricker.

No services are planned at this time.

Donations in Helen’s honor can be made to the Estes Valley Library Friends & Foundation, P.O. Box 1470, Estes Park, CO 80517, or to your favorite animal shelter.

Fundraising Event For LLEV Preschool On Saturday December 12th a Fundraising Event for Lifelong Learning of Estes Valley Preschool will take place at Cinnamon’s Bakery, 920 W. Elkhorn Ave., Estes Park. The event is a “Burrito Drive Thru Fundraiser” featuring curbside pickup of Half-Pound Burrito’s prepared for you by Cinnamon’s Bakery. You’ll have 3 varieties to choose from: (1) Vegetarian Egg, Potato & Cheese (2) Classic Egg, Potato, Cheese & Bacon (3) Spicy Egg, Potato, Cheese, Chorizo & Green Chili. $7.00 per Burrito (includes coffee or water with purchase).

Pre-orders are strongly encouraged as limited quantities will be available for day of event purchases. Place your pre-order now through Dec. 10th.

1. Pre-order by email: llev. fundraiser@gmail.com 2. Text: 970-460-8659 Cash or card payments accepted day of event at pick-up or Venmo@iheartburritos Sponsored by Cinnamon’s Bakery, 920 W. Elkhorn Ave., Estes Park. All proceeds will go to Lifelong Learning of Estes Valley Preschool (LLEV Preschool), The school is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization and is licensed with the State of Colorado.

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Norma Jean Cropley

Former Hastings resident Norma Jean Cropley, 82, passed away peacefully at Good Samaritan Society – Perkins Pavilion in Hastings after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.

The daughter of Wilma Evelyn (Smith) and Lyle C. Graham, Norma was born in Scottsbluff, NE on July 27th, 1938.

After her graduation from Hastings High School in 1956, she married Melvin Eugene Cropley on July 28th, 1956 and they settled in Hastings. She supported Melvin in his business at Total Power, joyously serving Hastings and surrounding communities for decades. She cooked and entertained countless neighbors, friends, and employees - even the occasionally dog, cat or pig - that visited their country home. Her biggest passion was being a mother to Steve and Lynda, born October 7th, 1957 and April 8th, 1960, respectively.

Following her dream to live in Estes Park, Colorado, she and Melvin retired there in 1992. They filled their log home with family and friends for more entertaining, cooking, and the most memorable Fourth of July celebrations. She worked as a tour guide at MacGregor Ranch and the Visitors Center, often with her granddaughters Jessica and Courtney in toe. She served as an ambassador for the Estes Park Chamber of Commerce, and she and Melvin were active and passionate

members of the Estes Park Car Club.

Norma is survived by son, Steve Cropley and his wife Lesa of Hastings, NE; daughter Lynda and her husband Joel Cates of Belleville, KS; granddaughter Jessica (Hughbanks) and husband A.J. Abbott of Valentine, NE; granddaughter Courtney Hughbanks of Kearney, NE; step-granddaughter Jennifer (Cates) and husband Mike Eitzmann of Superior, NE; stepgrandson Ryan Cates and wife Ashton of Jewell, KS. She cherished years of memories with several great-grandchildren; Evelyn Abbott of Valentine, NE; Olivia, Carter and Hudson Eitzmann of Superior, NE; Ruger, Kasen and Kruze Cates of Jewell, KS. Norma was preceded in death by her parents, brother Larry and husband Melvin.

Honoring her wishes to be cremated, there will be no viewing or visitation.

Norma asked for her ashes to be scattered at Rock Cut in Estes Park, CO. A service is planned in Colorado for June of 2021. DeWitt Funeral Home and Cremation Service is handling arrangements. Condolences can be left at www.dewittfuneral.com In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Good Samaritan Society in Hastings.

Her family is grateful for the wonderful people who loved, worked and made memories with her and Melvin.

They are dearly missed by so many!

Janice Lee Roll Janice Lee Roll, a beautiful baby girl, was born seventeen minutes after midnight on Dec 26, 1955, in Carrollton, Illinois. Her parents were Ray and Sharline Roll.

The baby had been expected on Christmas Day, on the Miracle of Jesus birthday, but little did anyone expect, Janice turned out to be a “Miracle” herself.

A brilliant child with a zest for life, was stricken with a rare cancerous, brain tumor at the age of 10. Surgery was performed at Children’s Hospital in St. Louis, in January 1966, by a brilliant surgeon. Still, tentacles remained in her brain, radiation was done and along with many prayers, Janice survived. Although the prognosis was that she would live only five years, she had survived with her intellect intact. The surgery slowed her down, still she thrived and went through school and on to junior college. She never experienced another incident of cancer during her life.

Her mother was her loving protector and although Janice had many health challenges throughout her life, she continued to bounce back with minimal complaints. After her mother’s death, in 1998, Janice’s sister, Shirley, became her guardian and Janice moved, to always be close.

First, to Springfield, IL residing at Montvale Estates, then to Estes Park Colorado where her residence was Good Samaritan Village, then Estes Park Living Center at present.

While residing in Carrollton, Illinois, Janice loved participating in band, the community chorus and the yearly Passion Play and many other performances by the chorus. Most of all, she loved being with her extended family for all birthdays and holidays.

Her other loves were shopping, her extensive doll collection, she loved babies and small children, cats and

dogs, and participating in activities, especially crafts and games in all her places of residence.

She was happiest when she was busy and around people.

Everyone loved Janice as she had a gracious and loving spirit, and a bit of mischief.

Recently, her health had been declining.

The long periods of quarantine and isolation were hard for her, as well. Janice managed to escape the Covid-19 virus, although she had other multiple health issues when she entered the EP hospital on November 19, 2020 and slipped peacefully into the arms of her Lord that evening.

Herein, lies the “Miracle.” Janice had lived 50 years longer than the doctor’s prognosis. On December 26, 2020, she would have been 65 years old.

Janice was preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include her sister, Shirley Rae (Bruce) Barrow of Estes Park, CO; her brother John L. (Sue) Roll of Summit Lake, WI; two nephews: Mark (Marian) Barrow of Charleston, IL and Michael Barrow, and his daughter, a great-niece Autumn Barrow, both of Estes Park, CO; three nieces: Betsy (Ricardo) Gomez of San Luis Obispo, CA, Maggie (Mike) Moninski of Arlington Heights, IL, and Katy (Travis) Schroeder of Appleton, WI and among them two great-nephews and three more great-nieces.

Janice’s family hopes that you remember her by “Believing……. ……

Miracles Happen!”

A memorial service will be held in the summer of 2021 in Carrollton, Illinois.

Memorial gifts may be sent in Janice’s memory to Estes Park Health Foundation, 555 Prospect Ave, Estes Park 80517. Please designate to the EPH Living Center on the envelope.

Should the center need to close eventually, any funds remaining, will go into the Endowment Fund.

Family Extends Extreme Gratitude The family of Janice Roll wishes to express our extreme gratitude to those who cared for Janice with such great love: Dr. Amanda Luchsinger; EPH hospital staff; EPH Living Center staff, especially nurses Carrie and Nong; Good Samaritan Villiage, especially the activities director, Cary; EPH social worker/music therapist, Nancy Bell; and Chaplin Herm Weaver.

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