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Tips For A Safe And Happy Holiday It’s hard to believe December is here again! Before we know it, we’ll push through the windy and snowy months -then it’s springtime in the Rockies again!

Over the last year, I’ve had the privilege to discuss many topics with you in my columns. I want to take a few moments to stress some of the most important points as they remain critical to your daily activities, especially during the holiday season.

As you go out shopping in any city this holiday season, don't forget to be vigilant and aware of your surroundings.

Don't become complacent and allow yourself to become a victim of theft.

Here are some key points to remember: • Don’t leave packages or valuables in plain view in your car. This creates a temptation for thieves lurking and waiting for the perfect opportunity.

• Always lock your doors and roll up your windows. If you must leave something in your car, leave it in the trunk or hidden in other compartments.

• Don't leave a purse or cell phone in your shopping cart or on top of the car.

Watch those items closely -- it only takes a second and they could be gone. Wallets and purses are a prime target, do what you can to protect those items.

• If you must use an ATM in an unfamiliar place, choose one in a well-lit, populated area. It’s always a good idea to inspect the card reader for any suspicious or unfamiliar devices.

Protect your ATM card security PIN, shielding the ATM keypad from anyone standing behind you. Never throw your ATM receipt away at the ATM location - shred it when you get home.

• Keep your credit card secured and out of anyone’s view. It only takes a second to snap a photo of your card. At a restaurant, don't leave it sitting in plain view at the table and choose to pay in person if possible, so you can maintain control of the card.

• Notify your credit card company im-

mediately if you suspect someone has stolen your credit card number. Keep a list of your credit card numbers and issuing companies with their phone number at home in a safe place. If you lose your credit card, stop and call the issuing company to put a hold on the card. Only carry credit cards you think you need, and not all at once.

• Do not carry a lot of cash. Use credit cards or checks instead.

• When it comes to identification, under no circumstances should you use your Social Security card. If asked for your birthdate at a cash register, first ask why it’s needed, then relay it quietly to the cashier if it’s really necessary.

• Keep all bags, purses and pockets zipped and don’t overload yourself with packages, which could cause you to become distracted.

• Cell phones contain a great deal of personal information. Never loan your cell phone to anyone you don't know. Always lock your phone and activate a tracker if possible. If you take a cell phone call while shopping, remember to keep it secure.

• If you ever find yourself with people who make you feel threatened or uncomfortable, look them in the eyes and appear confident. This will often dissuade an attacker.

ately to your credit card company. Always use safe payment options and use a credit card with smaller limits. Never pay with cash through the mail or a wiring service for payment. Ask questions -- it’s your right to know.

• At home, bring your packages in as soon as possible after delivery. A package sitting on the porch is a target and relays to someone with bad intentions that no one is home. Don't forget, it’s not uncommon for criminals to take advantage of your generosity during the holiday season.

• Don't share your personal Wi-Fi information or hotspots with people you don't know.

Since this is the season of celebrations, I’d also like to include some tips for holiday parties. Whether you’re attending or hosting, these are great points to keep in mind.

• When celebrating, do so responsibly, always know your limitations and never drink and drive!

• If you are hosting a party provide food before serving alcoholic drinks, high protein foods help the body absorb alcohol more efficiently.

• Don't allow anyone who has consumed too much alcohol to drive. Find someone at the party who has not been drinking and ask for a ride. It’s always a good idea to EPNEWS/Kris Hazelton identify a designated driver prior • When shopping online be very careful to consuming alcohol. to use only reputable sites and check for Most of all, it’s in everyone’s best intersecurity and privacy before making purest to stay healthy, wealthy and wise! chases. Know how your information will The Estes Park Police Department be stored and used. Print and save records wishes you a very happy and safe holiof the transaction. If applicable, maintain day season. email correspondence with the seller. ReIf you ever need assistance, you can view your credit card statements as soon reach us any time of day at 970-586as you get the confirmation of sale. En4000.

Always call 9-1-1 in an emergency. sure there are no unauthorized purchases and if you find any, report them immedi-

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Here we are --- coming toward the end of another YEAR. It’s the time to talk about planning celebrations, recalling all --- well, all the NICE --- things that have happened in 2015, and planning for the coming 366 days. NO, that’s not a misprint! Now --- can you explain to a youngster, or even another adult, just why we get an extra day in the new year?

Probably no one will ask, so you can relax. Of course, you could always be prepared . . . just in case!

Our previous column was devoted to recognizing some of the notable folks born in December. More of the same?

There were lots of such people! No . . . but as we go from the first of the month to the thirty-first we of course pass through the ninth (which we did last week) and that date was a birthday anniversary of sorts in at least one noticeable respect. In 1793 there appeared in New York City, which has long been regarded as THE city of our country, a daily newspaper. That city’s very first!

That first daily newspaper in NYC was the birth child of a man named Webster. Aha! You remember Daniel Webster? An American immortal: “Liberty and Union! Now and forever, one and inseparable!” Certainly more than one historian has called Webster’s reply Noah Webster to Senator Robert Hayne of South Carolina on the floor of the United States Senate in 1830 the greatest recorded American oration.

But this New York newspaper was NOT by a Daniel Webster. NOAH Webster, a distant relative, was born a quarter of a century earlier than the perhaps more famous Daniel. He attended Yale College and then briefly taught school, a job that he disliked because of poor working conditions and low pay. Noah Webster turned to the study of law and passed his bar examination. Not finding work as a lawyer he returned to Yale for a graduate degree and then briefly operated a private school.

In 1783 as a twenty-five year old teacher Noah Webster wrote “America must be as independent in literature as she is in politics, as famous for arts as for arms.” That also was the year that the first edition of his to-become-famous blue back speller appeared. Initially the spelling book was entitled A Grammatical Institute of the English Language, Part One. Fortunately succeeding editions called it The American Spelling Book and eventually it was popularly known as just the Blue-Backed Speller.

By whichever name, the speller was the school book which became one of the very best sellers not just in schools, but in the expanding country. In Noah Webster’s lifetime (1758-1843) over fifteen million copies of the speller were sold.

One source has reported that even into the twentieth century the speller was the

second best selling book in the nation’s history. Presumably the only book which exceeded it in number of purchases was the Bible.

In 1787 Noah Webster published American Selection, a school reader which included a history and geography of the United States. He also wrote a grammar handbook and compiled his American Dictionary of the English Language. The latter, even today, is called Webster’s Dictionary.

Webster viewed education as the best route to individual success. Education meant self-improvement. One can even find a religious emphasis, which is quite evident in lessons at the beginning of the spelling book. Although his books were written for individuals to improve themselves, they also read as having broader social aims and building a good society. He wrote of “national union” and an educational system that would be national in its scope.

Webster also became involved in politics and became a spokesman for the Federalists, whose most prominent member was of course George Washington. From New York City he edited the major Federalist Party newspaper. Partly in that capacity, and partly because of his long involvement with teaching he was able to influence the development of what we might call the American language, or at least American English.

Examples of the latter were his simplifying the spelling of many English --now American --- words. Webster dropped the u from the word colour and changed the c in defence to an s. Many of his changes have become permanent, distinguishing our present day spellings from that of the British. He wasn’t always successful: changing tongue to tung (which actually had been an earlier spelling) never caught on!

Royalties, even in the early nineteenth century, from the sale of his books enabled Webster to live very comfortably.

Were Noah Webster to return today he could snap his galluses with his thumbs upon learning that his blue-backed speller was used in parts of the country even into the twentieth century, though its popularity had been surpassed by the McGuffey Readers. Now -- even McGuffey is but a name out of the past . . . except to us older folks. ___ ____ ___ POSTAGE STAMP COLLECTORSESPECIALLY YOUNG FOLKS collecting now or thinking about it! Yours Truly has nearly a dozen containers of postage stamps accumulated over the years. For just $20 you can have them all.

If possibly interested just call David Tavel at 586-6092. It doesn’t cost anything to see if this accumulation of stamps is something you might want.

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Town Prepares For April 5 Municipal Election; Candidate Forum Scheduled January 4 The Town of Estes Park will hold the next regular Municipal Election on Tuesday, April 5, 2016 as a mail ballotonly election for four seats on the Board of Trustees, including that of Mayor. Voters will determine who will occupy seats currently held by Mayor Bill Pinkham and Trustees John Ericson, Ron Norris and John Phipps.

Mayor Pinkham and Trustee John Ericson are term-limited. Trustee John Phipps announced at the Dec. 8 Town Board meeting that he would not seek reelection. Trustee Norris is eligible to run for an additional four-year term.

For individuals who are interested in learning more about becoming a candidate for Mayor or Town Trustee, the Town Clerk will offer a candidate information forum on Jan. 4, 2016 at 6 p.m.in the Town Board Room of Town Hall, 170 MacGregor Ave. This forum will include a review of the candidate packet, including candidate eligibility, nomination instructions, the nomination petition, Fair Campaign Practices Act instructions, expectations of time commitment and the role of a Board member.

Registered electors 18 years of age or older may be a candidate and hold office if they have resided inside Town limits for at least 12 consecutive months immediately preceding April 5, 2016. Candidate packets will be available at the Town Clerk's office, Room 130 of Town Hall on or after Jan. 5, 2016 and nomination petitions may be circulated beginning the same day. The petition must be signed by at least 10

registered electors who reside inside Town limits. The filing deadline for nomination petitions is Jan. 25, 2016 at 5 p.m.

Additional important dates: Jan. 6: Applications available at the Town Clerk's office for Absent Voter/Mail Ballot Address Change - for voters who will be out of town and need a mail ballot forwarded to a different address.

Feb. 1: Last day to file a Write-In Candidate Affidavit.

Feb. 2: Last day for a candidate to withdraw from the election.

Feb. 19: Ballots mailed to voters registered as an active military or overseas voter.

March 14 - March 18: - Ballots mailed to all registered voters.

March 14: Last day for eligible electors to establish residency in the State of Colorado. Register to vote at www.govotecolorado.com, County Clerk office or Town Clerk office up to the day of the election.

April 1: Last day to request an absentee mail ballot to be mailed.

April 5: Election Day - Town Hall polls open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Ballots must be received by 7 p.m. in order to be counted.

April 26: Swearing-in of newly elected Town Trustees and Mayor at the Town Board Meeting.

For more election information, please visit www.estes.org/elections, or contact the Town Clerk's office at 970-577-4777 or by email at townclerk@estes.org.

Town Of Estes Park Christmas And New Year’s Closures And Cancellations The Town of Estes Park municipal offices will be closed on December 24 and 25 for the Christmas holiday. Offices will resume normal operating hours Monday, December 28.

Offices will also be closed January 1

for the New Year's Day holiday, resuming normal hours on Monday, January 4.

For more information, please call the Public Information Office at 970577-3701.

Town Hall and municipal building with snow covering Bond Park EPNEWS/File photo

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Fire Chief Scott Dorman Announces Retirement July 1, 2016 After 33 years of service to the Estes tive equipment for the District's memPark community, Fire Chief Scott Dorbers. man has announced that he will retire Estes Valley residents have been well from the Estes Valley Fire Protection cared for under Dorman's attention to District in 2016. many areas including public safety and Dorman origifinancial stewardnally joined the ship. He led the Estes Park Volundrive to lower the teer Fire Departcommunity ISO ment in 1983, at a ratings in town and time when the sole out of town, an infire station was losurance standard cated on the curtied directly to resrent site of the idents' insurance Town Hall Board costs, and, secured room on MacGrenearly a million gor Avenue. Since dollars in grant that time, he has funding over the held several posilast two decades to tions, including cover the costs of volunteer fire chief. numerous equipHe was involved in ment and service many firsts during programs. a period of growth Fire District Fire Chief Scott Dorman for the volunteer Board President organization as an EMT and Dive Team Doug Klink remarked: “Scott's contrimember, which continued during the butions have enhanced public safety for transition to the Fire residents of the Estes District, as the DisValley, and are a trict’s first paid Fire legacy that he can Chief. Working with certainly be proud the inaugural District of. Improvements Board, Dorman added to training and equippaid personnel to supplement have made the volment the professional servunteer firefighters safer ice to the community with and more effective.” a Training Captain, AdWith Dorman's last day ministrative Assistant, as Fire Chief set to be July WUI Coordinator and Fire 1st, the Fire District Board Marshal. Maintaining a volwill begin a national search unteer force of firefighters isfor a replacement this n't easy, although Dorman month. More informamade sure to provide for a tion about Fire Chief high level of training and Scott Dorman, and deservice by overseeing the tails about his retireaddition of new apparatus, ment reception will be available training standards and personal protec- in early 2016.

The Estes Valley Fire Protection District (EVFPD) Chief Officers and Safety Officers generally respond in their personal vehicles (POV). Fire fighters generally respond to medical calls in their personal vehicles; as this allows for faster response by officers and medical personnel to assess the emergency and provide medical care.

December 7 At 6:27 a.m. the EVFPD was paged to 2970 Broadview Ln. to assist the Estes Park Ambulance.

December 8 At 5:15 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to Community Dr. and S. Saint Vrain for an MVA. December 9 At 3:23 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to 1640 Big Thompson Ave. for a vehicle vs building.

At 6:20 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to 813 Otis Ln. to assist the Estes Park Ambulance.

December 10 At 1:56 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to 1730 Raven Ave. to assist the Estes Park Ambulance.

At 3:32 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to 510 Elm Rd. for a structure fire.

At 8:33 p.m. an EVFPD officer was paged to 514 Stanley Ave. for assistance with a chirping smoke detector.

December 11 At 1:30 a.m. the EVFPD was paged to 131 Virginia Dr. for a fire alarm activation.

December 12 At 1:24 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to 1001 Hideaway Ln. to assist the Estes Park Ambulance.

At 8:31 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to 101 S Saint Vrain Ave. to assist the Estes Park Ambulance.

At 8:35 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to Mall Rd. & Big Thompson Ave. for an MVA.

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Town Conducts Internet Service Survey Of Light And Power Customers Data to help Town determine feasibility of a future broadband utility The Town of Estes Park is conducting a survey of approximately 6,000 randomly selected customers within the Estes Park Light & Power service area. The survey will provide data on customer preferences for internet service and pricing models. It is conducted by independent researchers at Colorado State University and Discovery Research Group. Customers will first receive a phone call invitation to provide an email address so they may receive a link to a 10-minute online survey. These calls will take place now through approximately Dec. 23, weekdays and weekends, primarily during evening hours. No personally identifying information will be asked. Customer contact information will not be used for any other purposes, under any circumstances.

A similar survey for businesses will be distributed by email approximately Dec. 21 through local business associations and the survey firm. In order to maximize participation, the Town encourages residents and businesses that wish to participate but have not received contact about the survey by Jan. 1 to send a request to the Town’s Administration Department at townadmin@estes.org.

The data resulting from this survey will be a key component the Town’s research

on the feasibility of establishing a broadband utility within the current Light and Power service area. This follows a recent recommendation from an independent consultant that a utility owned by the Town would be the only feasible option to expand broadband internet service in the Estes Valley area. Outreach to the community during the study resulted in significant support for solutions to offering highspeed, reliable and affordable internet service. To understand if the Town can undertake this project, it is also reviewing construction costs, financial models and funding options. A key component to these factors is the completion of a detailed engineering design, for which the Town submitted a grant application to the Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) for approximately $1.4 million. The Town expects to learn the status of this grant application in March of 2016.

For more information on the internet service survey, please call 970-5773700. Subscribe to receive Town news and/or meeting agendas in your email inbox by visiting www.estes.org/ subscribe. More Town news is available at www.estes.org/news, www.facebook.com/townofestesparkco and www.twitter.com/townofestespark.

Estes Park Light And Power To Replace Existing Overhead Power Lines In Little Valley Area Estes Park Light and Power will replace existing overhead power lines in the Little Valley area beginning in early 2016. This work will take place over approximately nine to 12 months. The duration of time spent working at individual properties may be between one and 10 days, depending on the complexity of access. Planned work hours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Electricity will generally remain in service during construction. However, scheduled outages may be required and advance notice will be provided. Employees will attempt to contact affected property owners with pertinent construction information.

Light and Power will attempt to keep all outages to a minimum.

These electric line replacements are required to increase electrical service

reliability in the Little Valley area. The existing overhead power lines must be upgraded to meet the growing demand for electricity. This project will include installation of an insulated, high voltage line that will help maintain service during high winds and heavy snow storms.

The Town’s contractor, Adam’s Trees Service, will remove brush and tree limbs from the right-of-way before the project begins.

For more information on this project, please contact Estes Park Light and Power assistant Kayla Downey at 970577-3627. To receive Town news via email, please subscribe at www.estes.org/subscribe. More Town news is available at www.facebook.com/TownofEstesParkCO or www.twitter.com/TownofEstesPark.

Snow on Lumpy Ridge above MacGregor Ranch.

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Go Behind The Scenes With Citizen’s Police Academy Anyone who has ever wondered what it's like behind the scenes at the Estes Park Police Department can find out by attending the 2016 Citizen's Police Academy. This informative series of classes, sponsored by the Town's Police Department and offered free of charge, will take place Jan. 11 - Feb. 10, 2016.

Sessions take place Monday and Wednesday nights from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Town Hall, 170 MacGregor Avenue. Class size is limited to 30. Applications are available at the front desk of the Police Department at Town Hall, and at www.estes.org/citizenspoliceacademy. Applications must be received

by Jan. 4, 2016.

Citizen's Police Academy familiarizes participants with everything from con-

stitutional law to crime scene investigation. The classes will include topics that are common among law enforcement agencies, as well as issues that are unique to Estes Park. Following graduation many academy graduates choose to continue involvement with the Police De-

partment through its volunteer programs. However, a commitment to future volunteering is not required.

For more information, contact Commander Corey Pass at 970-577-3828 or cpass@estes.org.

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

On December 4 at 9:19 a.m. police were called to 1600 Manford Ave. on a report of a theft. Upon arrival police cited a 15 year old juvenile with theft of less than $50 and he was released to a parent or guardian.

On December 9 at 10:26 p.m. police

arrested a 31 year old male in the 300 block of Fourth Street who was wanted on a warrant for failure to appear for speeding. He was charged and later released on a PR bond.

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Drop Off Christmas Trees Dec. 23 - Jan. 17 At The Fairgrounds

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The Town of Estes Park's free Christmas tree drop-off site will be open to local residents 8 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, Dec. 23 through Jan. 15, except Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year's Day. The drop-off will be located at the east entrance of the Fairgrounds off Community Drive; follow the signs to the fenced drop-off location. Trees must be stripped of ornaments, tinsel and other decorations. No wreaths, garland, artificial trees or tree

stands will be accepted. Trees must be dropped during the specified hours in the identified area. Dropping trees after hours or in other locations at the Fairgrounds will be considered illegal dumping and may be subject to a fine. This service is free of charge to local residents.

For more information, please contact the Town of Estes Park Public Works Department at 970-577-3587.

Larimer County Slash Pile Burns Each winter, Larimer County burns slash piles to improve forest health and reduce the threat of wildfire. These burns meet state and local fire regulations.

Properties that may see slash pile burns this winter include Hermit Park Open Space, Horsetooth Mountain Open Space and Pinewood Reservoir County Park.

Slash piles are branches and other small diameter wood produced during forest thinning operations.

“It’s good forest management to thin dense stands of trees,” said Jeffrey Boring, resource specialist with Larimer County Department of Natural Resources. “It reduces wildfire threats and improves wildlife habitat.” But thinning creates a lot of slash and the most practical way of managing slash piles is to burn them.

To meet safety and regulatory requirements, slash piles are burned after snow storms, when there is at least three inches of snow on the ground. Larimer County’s Natural Resources and Emergency Services departments will continue to monitor weather conditions and plan pile burns accordingly.

“We’re ready to go, but we’re waiting on Mother Nature to give us the green light,” Boring said.

The public should expect to see smoke from slash pile burns following snow events. If people see smoke from the fires, they are asked not to call 911 or local law enforcement, as they are already aware of these burns.

Any trail closures will be posted at the park or open space trailhead.

To learn more about Larimer County’s parks and open spaces, visit our website at www.larimer.org/naturalresources

Notice Of Crossroads Ministry Annual Meeting The Annual Meeting of Crossroads Ministry of Estes Park, Inc. is scheduled immediately preceding the regular monthly Board of Directors meeting on Tuesday, January 19, 2015, in the conference room located at 851 Dry Gulch Road in Estes Park,

Colorado, 80517. The public is welcome to attend the annual meeting, which begins at 2:30 p.m. The regularly scheduled monthly board meeting will begin at the conclusion of the annual meeting session.

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epnews.com There are only a few days left before Santa Claus, who’s comin’ to town, will be guided up to our rooftops by Rudolph and the other gleeful reindeer including Dunder and Blixem.

(No typo there, Hermey. In the original 1823 version of “A Visit from St. Nicholas,” Clement Clarke Moore called the last of the eight reindeer Dunder and Blixem, which are Dutch for thunder and lightning. If you’d had a little less rum in your eggnog at one of those ugly sweater parties everyone is going to this year, you would have known this from the holiday trivia game you played.

Remember? You’d also recall who wrote Auld Lang Syne: Robert Burns in 1788. This is important stuff to know.

Like algebra.)

Soon out will jump dear old Santa Claus, who will squeeze himself down through our chimney with lots of toys and deposit good cheer around our Charlie Brown tree. With the dawning of the day, all of the Little Cindy Lou Whos will tumble out of bed, pad to their tree and gaze in awe at the sight before them. Then, with a broomstick in his hand, Frosty will lead them here and there, all around the square, where they’ll form a circle, take the hands of Burgermeister Meisterburger, and sing along with the little drummer boy. Pa rum pum pum pum. (There’s that rum again!)

Ebenezer will throw open his window and call out “God bless us, everyone!” over the distant sound of voices in song, and then the group will fall silent as Linus steps into the spotlight to tell the true meaning of Christmas.

I always thought the people of Whoville gathered to sing “Wah-who toe rays” because of all the little Whotoes awiggling, but really, this is what they sing: Fah who for-aze! Dah who dor-aze!

Welcome Christmas! Come this way!

Fah who for-aze! Dah who dor-aze!

Welcome Christmas! Christmas Day! Makes sense to me. (It helps that I’ve had a bit of rum in my eggnog. Hey, can’t beat ‘em? Join ‘em.)

It is a joyful time, made even more so by the television “specials” that still rerun every year. The magic of Christmas first came to animated life in 1962 with Mister Magoo's Christmas Carol. It was the first animated holiday program produced specifically for television— and the only one until 1964. Then Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer aired, in which Burl Ives was the wise old snowman. Rudolph is the longest-running Christmas TV special ever—celebrating its 50th year in 2014. We’ve been watching Rudolph for fifty years!

The following year introduced A Charlie Brown Christmas and as a re-

sult, the eponym “Charlie Brown tree” was born. In 1966, Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas came to the tube, with Boris Karloff as the Grinch and Thurl Ravenscroft, the voice of Tony the Tiger, singing the lurky “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch.” (You can hear it in your head right now, can’t you?)

In 1968 we saw Little Drummer Boy in the listings as we scanned the TV Guide for the other show times.

This animated special featured characters with eyes as big as sugar cookies, was narrated by Greer Garson and showcased the Vienna Boys Choir singing the title song.

A year later comedian Jackie Vernon gave voice to a snowman while Jimmy Durante sang the popular song in the cartoon Frosty the Snowman before he melted away.

And last in my book—or on my screen—but not least, was Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town, first airing in 1970.

Mickey Rooney played Kris Kringle, Fred Astaire was a dancing mailman, and the bad-turned-good Winter Warlock had Gandalf-like qualities long before Lord of the Rings came to the silver screen. This show incorporated a love story similar to Rudolph and Clarice’s. As a young girl dreaming of romance, my favorite scene was when the birds pulled the tie from Jessica’s red hair as she discovered that her hometown wasn’t as friendly as she thought. She determined that she should be with Kris, wherever he was.

She set out to find him, became Mrs. Claus, and shortly after that her hair turned white. (That tells ya something about marrying a guy who leaves his wife behind to take care of the halfpints while he travels the world.)

This is where I get off the Polar Express train. By the 1970s I had no interest in new shows and only wanted to watch my traditional favorites each year. Many of them have an underlying goodwill message; the most important one coming from the Whos down in Whoville after the Grinch stole their Christmas. “They sang without ribbons, sang without tags, they sang without packages, boxes or bags: Christmas Day is in our grasp So long as we have hands to clasp.

Christmas Day will always be Just so long as we have we.”

My wish for all this Christmas Day is to find some “we” around the tree.

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

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Applicants Requests Continuance Of Wellness Training Center Review Dec. 15 special review by Town Board cancelled John Cullen of Grand Heritage Hotel Group and Stanley Land Holding, LLC has requested a continuance of the Town's special review of its recently amended development application for the "EPMC Wellness Training Center Complex at the Stanley." On Dec. 11, the Town received an official request from the applicant to delay the Town Board's consideration of the application until early 2016. Therefore, the Town Board's Dec. 15 special review and public hearing for the application has been cancelled. The board is still required to convene briefly at 5 p.m. in order to officially continue the special review to a date in early 2016, to be determined.

John Cullen has informed the Town that, in the meantime, construction of a three-story accommodations building

will continue as previously approved.

Stanley Land Holding submitted an amended development application to the Town in November. The application proposes to locate the Wellness Training Center, originally proposed as a separate structure, within the first and proposed fourth story of the accommodations building. The applicant also requests approval for a maximum height approximately 11 feet taller than otherwise allowed, in order to accommodate a proposed fourth story. On Dec. 9, the Estes Valley Planning Commission voted (4-1) to recommend the Town Board deny the amended application. The Town Board is now expected to review this recommendation and make the final decision to approve or deny the application in early 2016.

Project information is available at www.estes.org/wellnesstrainingcenter.

Save The Date For Meeting With Town Board And County Commissioners

The Tiny Tots with Santa photographs Estes Park News took last Saturday will be printed in the December 25th issue and will be also available to download from epnews.com.

In support of their commitment to active participation in government through education, The League of Women Voters of Estes Park invites you to participate in what they are calling, “Meet Your Elected Officials: an evening of open conversation with your Town Trustees and County Commissioners.

The meeting will be held on Tuesday,

January 5, 2016 at 5:30 p.m. at the Estes Valley Library in the Hondius Room.

The League will provide refreshments and snacks.

This is your opportunity to ask the Town Board and the Commissioners those burning questions that have been lingering in the back of your mind so please join in on the conversation.

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The Estes Park Archives And The 1913 Blizzard

Last weekend's storm was nothing Later in life, Minnie March Service of Fall compared to the blizzard of December River Lodge provided one of the most de1913, which isolated Estes Park for tailed first-hand accounts of surviving the nearly a month and deposited over four Estes Park blizzard of December 1913. feet of snow on the level, with drifting Photo courtesy Estes Park Archives above residents' hats and rooflines. or ice remaining on sidewalks, the tour The Estes Park Archives will recount the 1913 blizzard, along with other Estes will be postponed until the following Saturday.

Park December stories, on a 45-minute No reservations are required, and downtown walking tour this Saturday, everyone is welcome. Please call 970December 19, beginning at 1:00 p.m.

Some of Estes Park's best writing came 215-2111 for further information. from memories of Decembers and holidays past, including an overlooked Abner Sprague piece on his search for the perfect Christmas tree in the Big Thompson Canyon, heavy on nostalgia, or Charles Hewes' whimsical versification of the near loss of Sam Service's general store after someone accidentally shoveled a dustpan of explosives into Sam's wood stove. The imposing property "Jacob's Ladder" (remnants of which survive on the south crest of the KnollWillows property) was lost in a December 1907 fire, and quasi-owner Al Birch's side of the story, probably as unreliable as everything else "Promoter Al" wrote about Estes Park, will be compared to newspaper accounts from the time.

The tour begins at 250 Moraine Avenue, and will involve about 1/2 mile of walking, with stops to share stories and pictures at various points along the way, ending with a free cup of hot chocolate at the Starbucks on 356 East Elkhorn. In case of inclement weather or any snow

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Jacob Marley’s “Christmas Carol” Premieres This Weekend Director’s Notes (by Jim Valone) for Jacob Marley's Christmas Carol Readers' Theater--this weekend only!

"Tom Mula’s magical and metaphysical take on Dickens’ A Christmas Carol-presented by the Fine Arts Guild of the Rockies this weekend only--is anchored in the hope for the redeemable human spirit. Following his wretched and pitiful death, Jacob Marley finds himself in a gloomy, purgatorial afterlife, where he is tormented by the insistent and impish spirit guide Bogle. He learns from the Record Keeper that his debts far outweigh his assets in the area of basic human kindness, and his everlasting future doesn’t look particularly bright.

In a remarkable exchange, Marley asks about the “Forgive us our debts” part of the Lord’s Prayer, to which the Record

attachments that we form in life (by attraction or aversion) are the ones that stay with us in the afterlife. So people are bound to the things they inordinately loved—or hated. The Marley of our story today is still deeply human despite his supernatural circumstances in the afterlife, and he must use his human instincts in addition to his newfound powers to aid Scrooge’s transformation.

The traditions of the ghost story and the redemption story are inextricably linked in both versions of this narrative.

It is through supernatural intervention that Scrooge is able to find his humanity and internalize the essence of the Christmas spirit – the spirit of compassion, charity, celebration and goodwill. Dickens’s and Mula’s message is one that transcends any particular religion because it

Jacob Marley and Bogle (Michael Williams and Becky Browning).

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Keeper replies, “That’s not my department.” At first glance that seems a bit harsh and theologically indefensible, until we realize over the course of the play, that in order to receive mercy, we must be willing to offer it.

After all, the last half of that petition is “As we forgive our debtors.”

For Marley, offering and receiving redemption comes at a painful price. Marley learns that if he can bring about a complete and lasting conversion of heart in Scrooge (who betrayed Marley), he too will have a chance at salvation.

Throughout his ordeal, Marley ponders whether an eternity of Hell would be preferable to the pain of sanctification, or as the play describes it, “being Free to seek a Greater Joy.” But Bogle is relentless, and together they haunt Scrooge, providing a different and illuminating perspective on the Dickens classic.

Rarely does a contemporary play have such a high level of spiritual content.

Like its forerunner, A Christmas Carol, Mula’s play bears a message advocating conversion of heart and redemption of spirit. Dickens created a wonderful illustration of the doctrine of karma in Marley and Scrooge being condemned to wear the chains they forged in their own lives. Mula bases his afterlife on Dante’s Inferno, and on the Hindu idea that the

Jacob Marley, Bogle and Record Keeper (Pat Nelson).

is a story, ultimately, of second chances, forgiveness and helping one’s community."

Directed by Jim Valone, of Thornton, Colorado. Local acting talent includes: Becky Browning, Cynthia Elkins, Chris Erskine, Lonnie Erskine, Pat Nelson and Michael Williams.

Readers' theater performances this weekend only at the Village Playhouse (adjacent to The Other Side Restaurant) will be Friday (12/18) and Saturday (12/19) at 7:30 and Saturday (12/19) and Sunday (12/20) at 2:00. Tickets are available at Macdonald Book Shop, online at www.fineartsguild.org or at the door.

Adults, $12; 62+, $10; under 18, $6. Add $1 for online purchase. No charge for Fine Arts Guild members.

God bless us, every one.

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Cooking On High The real Christmas is almost upon us.

Why do I say the real Christmas? Actually, Christmas time is only 12 days starting on Christmas day and going to January 6 when we celebrate the visiting of the three wise men. With the entire hullabaloo that occurs from Thanksgiving on, we tend to forget what Christmas really is. I am all for everyone celebrating any kind of holiday they want during this time but let’s not forget what Christmas is all about! It is a celebration of the birth of a little baby who brought love and hope to all, it is the birth of the Christ child. I am really tired of all the political correctness that goes on from the fact that the town gave away the Nativity scene to a church not to cause upset, to the parade called “Catch the Glow” and some stores requiring their staff to say “Happy Holidays.” I could go on, but I do not want to ruin this beautiful time of peace on earth and goodwill towards men (and women to be politically correct!)

For the Estes Park Woman’s Club bake sale, I made the these cookies that sold right away. They look like candy canes but are just butter cookies. I guess you could flavor them with peppermint if that is what you like. They take a bit of work, but are really cute. If you made them larger with a hole of some kind, I think you could hang them with a ribbon on the tree like you do gingerbread men. With my new puppy Sunshine around, I am not doing that. Especially after her Thanksgiving episode. In fact, I dread her even getting in the living room. So far I have not allowed that. I can just see the tree either being her favorite watering hole or play toy.

2 ¼ flour ¼ tsp. red food coloring paste- not liquid. The new paste color gives a much better result.

Cream the butter, sugar and salt. Beat in egg and vanilla; gradually add flour and at least 1 Tbs. of water. (When you go to roll the canes, if they are still too dry to work, add more water.) Divide dough in half and add the color to one batch. Roll each half into a six inch square. Wrap in plastic and chill an hour or even overnight. Cut each square into 36 squares. Roll a white square then a red square to the length of about six inch “rope.” Now the tricky part: place the red and white rope side by side and wrap the red around the white rope. Roll the cane softly to make the two colors adhere to one another. Place cookie on a parchment lined cookie sheet. Make the “crook” of the cane after placing cookie on baking sheet. Continue to use up all the dough. Bake one inch apart for 7-9 minutes. Cool in pan 3-4 minutes and remove to rack to finish cooling.

This seems like a lot of work but they are really fun to make and the ones that don’t come out so nice, are for the cook.

Merry Christmas to all and may your personal God shine down upon you, whatever faith you practice.

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

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Experience Rocky Mountain National Park During The Holidays The holiday season is a great time to visit Rocky Mountain National Park.

In addition to beautiful scenery, wildlife viewing and a variety of winter recreational activities to do on your own, fun activities with park rangers are also offered. Rocky Mountain National Park has a calendar full of fun family activities for the holidays.

On the east side of the park: Winter Wonderland! – December 26 - January 3 at 10:30 a.m. daily You are invited to read with a ranger and create your own winter art. Hear stories about the wonders of the winter season and create something beautiful in our family art center. Meet at Fall River Visitor Center (located on Highway 34) for this 45 minute program.

Wild in Winter – December 26 - January 3 at 10:00 a.m. daily.

Meet Rocky’s wildlife! Come to this 30-minute program at Beaver Meadows Visitor Center (located on Highway 36) for a hands-on experience.

Discover how the park’s wildlife adapts to the winter season.

Snowshoe Ecology Walks – Decem-

ber 26, 27, 30 and January 2 at 12:30 p.m.

Join a ranger for a beginner- level snowshoe tour exploring the natural world of a subalpine forest. Participants will need to bring their own snowshoes which can be rented at local sporting goods stores.

Reservations are required and can be made beginning December 19, call (970) 586-1223. Participants must be 8 years old and above.

On the west side of the park: Ski the Wilderness – December 26 at 9:30 a.m.

Join a ranger for this 1.5 hour crosscountry ski tour of the Kawuneeche Valley. Reservations are required, and can be made beginning December 19, call (970) 627-3471. Participants must bring own skis and poles and be 8 years old and above.

Snowshoe in the Kawuneeche – December 26 at 1:00 p.m.

Join a ranger for a beginner-level snowshoe tour. Bring your own snowshoes and poles. Reservations are required, and can be made beginning December 19; call (970) 627-3471. Participants must be 8 years old and above.

Intermediate Snowshoe Walk: December 27 at 1:00 p.m.

Join a ranger for a more rigorous tour with elevation gains up to 500 feet. This tour requires the ability to maintain a good pace over uneven terrain at high altitude. Bring your own snowshoes and poles. Reservations are required, and can be made beginning December 20; call (970) 627-3471. Participants must be 8 years old and above.

On both the east and west side of the park: “Spirit of the Mountains” and “Wilderness, Wildlife and Wonder” See the stunning park film and beautiful park centennial film at Beaver Meadows Visitor Center (located on Highway 36 west of Estes Park) and the Kawuneeche Visitor Center (located on Highway 34 north of Grand Lake).

Programs continue through the winter.

For more information about Rocky Mountain National Park please call the park’s Information Office at (970) 5861206, Monday through Saturday. All park visitor centers will be closed on December 25.

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New RMNP License Plate Available January 1, 2016

The new, much-anticipated Rocky Mountain National Park License Plate will be available January 1, 2016. The certificate for the issuance of the plate, which was approved by the Colorado General Assembly and signed into law

by Governor Hickenlooper this past spring, will be available exclusively through the Rocky Mountain Conservancy. A minimum $30 one-time donation to the Conservancy’s License Plate Fund is required to qualify for this plate.

The Rocky Mountain Conservancy, Rocky Mountain National Park’s official nonprofit philanthropic partner, will administer the donation program for this new plate, which is available only to Colorado registered vehicle owners. 100% of the funds generated, estimated at more than $100,000, will directly support Rocky Mountain National Park. Use of these funds will be determined jointly by the Conservancy and Rocky Mountain National Park. Since 1985, the Conservancy has raised over $23 million for the park and supports trail construction and maintenance, land and historic preservation, education, publications, and more.

The new plate, designed by the Conservancy, features a bull elk under a starry evening sky with alpine sunflowers and reads, “Rocky Mountain National Park.”

It will not replace the standard Colorado state license plate, but will be available as a voluntary fundraising option through the State’s Group Special Plate program.

To qualify a set of these plates, you must make a minimum $30 donation to the Rocky Mountain Conservancy’s License Plate Fund. Donations will be accepted beginning on January 1, 2016 at the Conservancy’s web site (www.RMConservancy.org). License plate donations cannot be combined with gifts to other funds, prior donations, or Conservancy membership dues.

After a qualifying donation is received by the Conservancy, a license plate certificate will be mailed to the donor. To obtain your plates, present this certificate to your local county motor vehicle office. They will assess a $50 one-time fee in addition to other standard registration fees. All fees are due at the time of registration. Plates will be printed on demand and will be mailed directly to the donor, conveniently eliminating the need for a second visit to your county motor vehicle office.

For more information about the license plate program, including a handy list of Frequently Asked Questions, please visit the Rocky Mountain Conservancy’s web site: www.RMConservancy.org.

Join The YMCA For A Christmas Movie Marathon!

The YMCA of the Rockies Chapel Ministry invites you to a Christmas Movie Marathon on Sunday, December 20th in Hyde Chapel. We will be showing the

following movies: 1:00 p.m. "The Santa Clause," 3:00 p.m. "A Christmas Story," and 5:00 p.m. "Elf." This is a free event and everyone is invited.

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The Star Of Bethlehem & Annual Christmas Party Meeting At Observatory

The Star of Bethlehem and Annual Christmas Party are the topics of this month’s Estes Valley Astronomical Society (EVAS) Meeting.

Our guest speaker for this public star night will be our own volunteer John Ensworth and the title of his talk will be “The Star of Wonder.”

The Star of Bethlehem fascinates. The nature of the star has been lost in history, confused by the passage of time.

For millennia, believers, scoffers and the curious have wondered at the Biblical account of the Star. The Bible recounts unusual or even impossible astronomical events at Christ's birth. For many doubters, the account of the Star is easily dismissed as myth. For many believers, it's a mystery accepted on faith. And yet, the question of the nature of the Star of Bethlehem is of such interest to religion, to history, to science and philosophy, that we really can't dismiss the mystery.

Indeed, we can turn to each of these disciplines for assistance in our search for the nature of the star. John will show us the possible origin of this phenomenon using various historical time-lines and current modern day techniques to attempt to solve the mystery.

John Ensworth is the NASA Science Education Product Review Project Manager at the Institute for Global Environmental Strategies working with NASA Headquarters in Washington DC. He conducts independent reviews of all Earth and Space Science education products produced by or for NASA. (www.strategies.org) He conducts workshops and professional development opportunities year around and at national science education meetings like the NSTA and the AGU. He has a master’s degree in meteorology from the Univer-

sity of Oklahoma and has undergraduate degrees in physics & astronomy, geography & meteorology with minors in math and computer science.

He became interested in astronomy in the 2nd grade and began to teach astronomy to cub scouts and boy scouts by the 5th grade. He worked for the Arizona State University planetarium when Halley’s Comet paid the inner solar system a visit in 1985-1986 and was a planetarium lecturer at the Oklahoma City Omniplex Planetarium for almost 10 years. He has worked at Steward Observatory, at the University of Arizona, Tucson and conducted site testing for the placement of the Mt. Graham observatory complex.

More recently he has conducted over 50 astronomy nights for Oklahoma, Virginia, Maryland audiences, has taught college level astronomy for almost 25 years including at the University of Phoenix and is a volunteer for the Little Thompson Observatory in Berthoud, CO. The observatory is just north of the high school at 1600 Manford Ave. Park in the teacher’s parking lot between the high school and the observatory. The doors will open at 7:00 p.m. and the presentation will start at 7:30 p.m.

Weather permitting after the presentation, visitors will be invited to look through our large telescope at various celestial objects.

If you have any questions, please check the EPMO web site at: www.AngelsAbove.org. The lecture is free to the public and no reservations necessary.

Just come and join the party and be ready to ask questions. For more information, please call the observatory at 970-586-5668.

Bighorn sheep lick the salt off the snowy roads.

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Repertoire Theatre Company To Present; “Sex Please, We’re Sixty!”

“Sex Please We’re Sixty!” is the next production of the Estes Park Repertoire Theatre Company. This American farce is by Michael and Susan Parker.

The cast is composed of Tim McLemore as “Bud Davis,” Christann Higley as “Mrs. Stancliffe,” Michael Dzik as “Henry Mitchell,” Nadine Streib as “Victoria Ambrose,” Elizabeth Potter as “Hillary Hudson,” and C.J. Jensen as “Charmaine Beauregard. The cast is hard at work building this two act play for their loyal audience.

Christann Higley is directing the production with Mike Young building and decorating the stage and set. Mike Bonk will be the Technical Director.

The story is about summer guests, all women, at a popular East Coast B & B. The women have found that romantic liaisons with surprises and life changes are part of their stay at the Rose Cottage Bed and Breakfast.

The play will be presented at the Estes Park Masonic Lodge Studio Theatre, off of Highway 7 on January 8, 9, 10, 15, 16 and 17, 2016.

Watch for future updates and ads with information of curtain times and ticket sale dates and information.

EPRTC thanks all of their patrons for their support over six plus years of plays.

Estes Park Museum Announces Holiday Closures The Estes Park Museum, 200 Fourth Street, will be closed December 25 and 26, 2015 and on January 1, 2016. The Museum will resume its winter hours beginning January 2, when it will be open Fridays and Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. and Sundays from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. In the permanent exhibit, Tracks in Time, the Museum is currently showing home films of activities at the Elkhorn Lodge shot in the 1930s and 1940s. Look for the films in the “mini Park Theatre” exhibit area.

The Estes Park Museum conducts activities that preserve, share and respect the unique history of Estes Park. For more information, call the Estes Park Museum at 970-586-6256 or visit the Museum’s website at www.estes.org/museum. Admission is free.

Louise Reeves looks on at the Elkhorn Lodge footage at the museum.

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A serene scene as a young mule deer takes cover during the snowstorm.

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Summit

N’ Balance Class Offered At Senior Center

CHRISTMAS: LOVE REVEALED

Summit Church invites you to join us for Christmas Eve Service.

December 24th at 5pm at the High School Auditorium

3, 2016 at the Senior Center. In addition to the eight-week class series, there is a mandatory introductory presentation on Thursday, January 7. The class is free.

Registration must be done in person with Program Coordinator Kelly Claypool at the Senior Center beginning Monday, December 21. Registration for the series includes a brief pre-assessment with the instructor.

Contact Kelly Claypool, 577-3769, to register or to learn more. Class participants must be at least 60 years old and a resident of Larimer County.

The class includes pre- and post-test assessments which measure lower body strength, agility and balance. During the class, you will learn tips on how to keep your balance if you feel like you are going to fall and give your body the strength and training it needs to have better balance.

The Town of Estes Park’s Senior Services Division is offering an eight-week N’ For more information on the Consortium for Older Adult Wellness, please Balance class at the Estes Park Senior visit their website at www.coaw.org or Center, 220 Fourth Street. The class is call 1-888-900-COAW. For more inforsponsored by a grant from the Larimer mation on the Larimer County Office on County Office on Aging as part of a fall Aging, please visit their website at prevention initiative. N’ Balance is an www.larimer.org/seniors or call (970) evidenced based program developed by 498-7750. the Consortium for Older Adult Wellness. This is a progressive exercise class For more information, please contact that will help you feel better, decrease the Estes Park Senior Center at (970) falls and increase self-confidence and in- 586-2996 or visit the Center at 220 dependence. Certified N’ Balance inFourth Street, Monday through Friday structors Diana Laughlin and Kelly between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Please Claypool will lead the class. visit the Senior Services website at The eight-week series will be held twice www.estes.org/seniorcenter. To receive Senior Services news in your e-mail ina week on Tuesday and Thursday, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., from January 12 to March box, please e-mail lmitchell@estes.org.

Holiday Closures For Senior Center

United Methodist Church of Estes Park 1509 Fish Hatchery Road Estes Park, CO 80517 (970) 586-4153 www.estesparkumc.org KREV-LP 104.7FM

Sunday Morning Schedule 9:45 am Worship 10:45 am Fellowship Time in Anderson Hall 11am Adult Sunday School Church Office Hours: Tuesday – Thursday, 9am – 3:30pm

The Estes Park Senior Center will be closed Thursday, December 24 and Friday, December 25, 2015 for the Christmas holiday and closed Friday, January 1, 2016 for the New Year’s holiday.

There will be no dining room or Meals on Wheels services on those two days.

For those who may wish to purchase prepared meals in advance of the long holiday weekends, takeout meals are available for the usual fee. Meals on Wheels customers may request extra meals at the usual fee.

Call the Senior Center by 4:00 p.m., Friday, December 18 to order. Pick up holiday weekend takeout meals after Thursday December 24th

11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 23 and Thursday, December 31. Meals on Wheels customers can expect delivery of any extra meals ordered on Wednesday, December 23 and on Thursday, December 31 during regular times.

For more information, please contact the Estes Park Senior Center at (970) 586-2996 or visit the Center at 220 Fourth Street, Monday through Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Please visit the Senior Center website at www.estes.org/seniorcenter.

To receive Senior Center news in your e-mail inbox, please e-mail lmitchell@estes.org

Last Call For Tax Prep Volunteers

5pm Christmas Eve Worship

Candlelight Communion Service for the whole family Of What Good Is Wisdom?

Psalm 111:10 Ecclesiastes 1:12-18

AARP Tax-Aide Program is accepting applications for volunteers to assist local senior and low income taxpayers in preparing their 2015 income taxes. Training will be provided in January and volunteers are certified by AARP/IRS. Tax preparation is from February 1st through April 15th. Deadline for application is this Friday, December 18, 2015. Please call Ivan at 586-5275 or Pat at 586-5417 if interested.

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ESTES PARK HAPPENINGS

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

Dec. 18 – Jan. 1, 2015 EVENTS Dec. 18: Festive Fridays: Shop Local.

Downtown Estes Park.

Dec. 19 & 20: Visit with Santa. The Old Church Shops, Upper Level. 12pm Dec. 20: Santa’s Workshop, Gingerbread House & Cookie Decorating. Stanley Hotel. 3-5pm Dec. 22 & 29: Free 5K Group Run. Starts at the Stanley Hotel. 6pm Dec. 24 & 25: Christmas Brunches & Dinners. Times and locations vary.

VisitEstesPark.com/ChristmasDinners Through December: Yuletide Lights Driving Tour. Throughout the village.

Maps online or at the Visitor Center.

NEW YEAR’S EVE

The Rock Inn’s New Year's Eve Bluegrass Ball with ReIntarnation.

Homemade food, craft brews and bluegrass tunes. 9:30pm Longz Mountain Grille’s New Year’s Eve Bash with live DJ. Hors d’oeuvres, dancing and fun! Rocky Mountain Park Inn.

MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT Dec. 18: Will Thomas. Acoustic.

Snowy Peaks Winery. 4pm Dec. 18: Karaoke. Lonigans. 9pm

New Year’s Eve Wine Dinner: An Intimate Evening in Italy. Claire’s on the Park.

Dec. 20: Just Jill. Acoustic. Rock Inn. 6pm

New Year’s Celebration with Ran Off the Rooster. Waterfront Grille at the Estes Park Resort. 8pm Lonigans DJ-Hosted New Year’s Eve Party. Free champagne toast at midnight, dancing all night and tons of fun! 9pm New Year’s Eve Crystal Ball at the Stanley Hotel. Champagne, hors

THEATRE Dec. 18-20: "A Christmas Carol."

Park Village Playhouse at National Park Village. Fri. & Sat. 7:30pm, Sat. & Sun. 2pm

SEMINARS, CLASSES & LECTURES Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays & Saturdays: Sip & Paint. Murphy’s Resort. 7pm Sundays: Taste & Create. Snowy Peaks Winery. 4pm

ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK

Dec. 19: Karaoke. Lonigans. 9pm Dec. 19: Mountain Town Trio.

Classic Rock. Marys Lake Lodge. 6pm

New Year’s Eve Party at the American Legion. Champagne, dinner and music by the Osborne Brothers & The Mountain Town Rockers. 6pm

Dec. 30: Open Mic. Lonigans. 9pm

Dec. 18: K.C. Groves. Acoustic. Rock Inn. 6pm

New Year’s Eve Celebrations: Check VisitEstesPark.com/Events for all of the New Year’s Eve parties, dinners and events to plan your special night out!

New Year’s Dinner with music by James Davis. Classical guitar in a cozy setting with a delicious prix fixe meal.

Twin Owls Steakhouse. 6pm

Monday, December 21 12:30 p.m. Blood Pressure Clinic. Swiss steak, Mashed potatoes, Corn, Fruit crisp Tuesday, December 22 1:00 p.m. White Elephant Gift Exchange. Barbecue pork, Baked beans, Coleslaw, Brownie Wednesday, December 23 Shrimp or chicken gumbo, Red beans and rice, French bread, Cookie Thursday, December 24 Christmas Eve. Senior Center Closed.

Friday, December 25 Christmas Day Senior Center Closed.

d’oeuvres, and music by the Jonny Mogambo Band. 9pm

Dec. 20: Estes Valley Chamber Singers Concert. Stanley Hotel. 2pm

Dec. 21: Winter Solstice Party with music by Foulmouth. Rock Inn. 8:30pm Dec. 23: Open Mic. Lonigans. 9pm Dec. 23: Ponder the Albatross.

Bluegrass. Rock Inn. 8pm Dec. 26: Karaoke. Lonigans. 9pm Dec. 26: Kaleigh Baker. Acoustic.

Rock Inn. 6pm Dec. 26: Mountain Town Trio.

Classic Rock. Marys Lake Lodge. 6pm Dec. 27: Nadine Fichera. Acoustic.

Rock Inn. 5pm Dec. 28: Jon Pickett. Acoustic. Rock Inn. 6pm Dec. 30: Billy Shaddox. Acoustic.

Rock Inn. 6pm

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

Free RMNP & Ranger-Led Programs.

For more info, call 970-586-1206.

Dec. 26-Jan. 3: Winter Wonderland!

Fall River Visitor Center. 10:30am Dec. 26-Jan. 3: Wild in Winter. Beaver Meadows Visitor Center. 10am Dec. 26, 30 & Jan. 2: Snowshoe Ecology Walks. Reservations required, call (970) 586-1223.

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

EXHIBITS Through Dec. 31: Wild Things in Wood. Art Center of Estes Park.

Through Jan. 3: Celebrating the Season: 13th Annual Holiday Art Exhibition. Cultural Arts Council.

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

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PHASES OF THE MOON

First Quarter Dec. 18th

Full Moon Dec. 25th

Last Quarter Jan. 2nd

New Moon Jan. 10th

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Celebrating The Power Of Rural Hospitals

IT’S THE SEASON FOR…PEACE? One of our most famous songs of the season is “I heard the bells on Christmas Day” written by Henry W. Longfellow. One reason it is a favorite is because it promotes a ‘peace’ that is available to us. However, it is also one of the most relevant songs to be sung by us right now. You remember his words: “I heard the bells on Christmas Day. Their old familiar carols play. And wild and sweet the words repeat, of peace on earth, good will to men.” The song speaks of something so dear to our hearts, something that we all long to find and savor. However, it is so elusive.

That’s why it is encouraging to continue on in his song and sense that he is fully in touch with the kind of world that we live in. He writes: “In despair, I bowed my head: ‘There is no peace on earth,’ I said, ‘For hate is strong and mocks the song of peace on earth, good will to men.’” How we can relate to his sadness and hopelessness as he views the world of his day… and we view the world of ours.

“Peace on earth, good will to men?” we ask. Our daily papers and newscasts indicate just the opposite. We hear of nations against nations: Russia against Turkey; ISIS against most of the world; terrorists against France, the US, Switzerland, and Australia, and on and on it goes.

Within our own nation we see the horrific deeds of individuals and groups that devastate and destroy the lives of so many. Add to that the evidence of anger and hatred seen in protests and other activities that often fill our streets and the hate-filled rhetoric that we hear from many sources.

With all those influences impacting our lives no wonder that we have been dubbed the ‘tranquilizer generation’ as many turn to man-made things to find that ‘peace’ that all desire.

In the midst of all this turmoil the ‘good news’ is that which is proclaimed by the songwriter in his next verse: “Then pealed the bells more loud and deep, ‘God is not dead, not doth He sleep. The wrong shall fail, the right prevail, in peace on earth, good will to men.” This was the message that was shared by the angelic chorus long ago to the lowly shepherds, the message of ‘peace on earth, good will among men.”

And we witness that effect of Jesus in the world of His day and in ours. We see it happening as men think of his birth. Travis Tritt, an established country-western singer tells of the early days when he and his band would play in bars and honky-tonks. He says that when fights would threaten, he and his band knew what to do, they would always begin to play ‘Silent Night’.

He said that it rarely failed that the whole mood changed and ‘peace’ returned. We know such was seen also in 1914 during World War I when, on Christmas Day, soldiers from the English and German armies laid down their weapons, crossed ‘no man’s land’ and gave good wishes, hugs and souvenirs to one another, before returning to their trenches and the resumption of the battle the next day.

Besides the difference His birth made, consider the impact of the life of peace that He lived, the messages of peace that He shared, and the death that He died in order that all men could enjoy peace with God, peace within themselves, and with one another. “There is no peace on earth?” Of course there can be…because of Him. Bob

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By: Kerrie Hill, EPMC

Amazing things are happening in rural America every day. Small towns, ranchers, mountain towns and frontier areas are fueled by the creative energy of ordinary citizens who look after each other and appreciate healthcare offerings in their towns. These communities continue to be places where everyone knows each other, listens to and respects each other, and works together for the greater good.

However, rural communities also face unique healthcare concerns including a lack of healthcare providers, accessibility issues, affordability issues, and greater out-of-pocket health costs. Rural hospitals and health systems face declining reimbursement rates and disproportionate funding levels that make it a challenge to meet the physical, social, and economic needs of their communities.

On November 19, 2015, Estes Park Medical Center “celebrated the power of rural,” by honoring our community, our leaders, our employees and our physicians who provide extraordinary care each and every day. Although it was a day of celebration, it was also an opportunity to showcase the efforts of rural healthcare providers, critical access hospitals, and the States Offices of Rural Health, by bringing to light the unique healthcare challenges that rural citizens and rural hospitals faces every day.

Joining leadership, physicians, EPMC employees, was the Mayor of Estes Park, Michelle Mills, CEO of Colorado Rural Health Center and her team, as well as State Representative Perry Buck. During the event, presentations were given by Interim CEO, Mark Gregson, Mayor of the Town of Estes Park, Bill Pinkham, Frank Dumont, MD, and Karen Nichol-

son, Vice President of Physician Services and Representative Perry Buck on the exceptional activities being accomplished by Estes Park Medical Center and the community. Dr. Dumont emphasized the efforts of Estes Park Medical Center, the clinics, library, schools, senior center as well as the town to move towards a healthier community. Karen Nicholson spoke about REACH, (Rural Estes Alliance for Community Health).

Estes Park Medical Center has partnered with Timberline Medical Clinic and Salud Family Health Center to improve the overall health and wellbeing of community members. The partnership is developing common interventions, using a shared disease self-management education program and offering a collective calendar of educational workshops to address the community’s most predominant health concerns including health issues related to obesity, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia.

Estes Park Medical Center aspires to be the choice for medical care in our community – the first place to turn to for quality health care services. In order to achieve this vision, we continually work to provide a full continuum of care that works in close partnerships with our physicians, specialists, insurers, partners in health care including Good Samaritan Estes Park, Salud Family Clinic and Timberline Medical, as well as community based organizations.

Our tax status is a privilege and we are committed to assuring that our actions remain rooted in “making a positive difference in the health and wellbeing of all we serve. “ We will continue to strive to benefit the community in ways that advance the well-being of our patients, their families and the others who work and live in our community.

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Become A Member Of Estes Park Nonprofit Resource Center And Reap The Benefit!

Estes Park Nonprofit Resource Center (EPNRC) is seeking membership renewals and new members for the nonprofit organizational membership program for local charities, nonprofits, and government entities and taxing districts.

By becoming a member of the EPNRC organizations will have opportunities to collaborate and gain insight from local nonprofit and community leaders, save money on professional development, get fundraising support, boost volunteer recruitment, take advantage of discounts from the Colorado Nonprofit Association and much more!

The annual dues for nonprofit memberships are based on the organization’s annual budget and range from $50 to $150 per year. Memberships and renewals are good for one calendar year beginning January, 2016. Organizations will receive many benefits for participating in the program, including: • Free monthly lunch & learn roundtable programs • A 30% discount on EPNRC workshops, conferences and resource materials • A discounted Colorado Nonprofit

Association membership • Donor Bill of Rights Pledge • Inclusion on the Estes Give Back list of charities provided to business partners • Notifications of grant opportunities • Free participation in Mountain Strong for Nonprofits, EPNRC’s collaborative fundraising campaign/website • Free volunteer postings on the EPNRC website • Free table display at the annual Philanthropy Day celebration and at the Volunteer Fair • Free job postings • Plus the knowledge that you are supporting a community of informed nonprofits EPNRC is the local source for tailored information, resources, guidance and a collaborative community of nonprofit leaders. The vision of EPNRC is to help strengthen nonprofit organizations so that the community is better served.

For more information and membership forms please visit www.epnonprofit.org/nonprofit-organizational-memberships/ or contact Jill Lancaster at director@epnonprofit.org.

Wildlife Responder Available To Help Knowledge, experience, skills to assist and educate individuals with and about wildlife encounters/situations. Specialty is elk, deer, bears, mountain lions. Part of Rocky Mtn. Cat Conservancy Research. If you see a kill site, call asap, or if you want more information or help with a wildlife situation, call Jayne

the “Bear Lady” at: 303-823-9427 or 970-685-8756.

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Darling Buds Of May “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” Margaret Mead Winter pummels Front Range slopes with punishing winds and whistles down the Estes Valley as 2015 ebbs to dormancy. Welcome to long nights, short days, low sun and hardened earth.

Oblivious to the penetrating cold, an owl hoots softly behind our home into the hushed evening as waning daylight flees west from rising Orion. The woodpile, frosted with recent snow, cloaks fireplace-ready rounds I’ve split over the past few months. Inside, a warm fire brightens the holiday season.

Sometimes it takes a while for the other shoe to drop. A study group (Brown Bag Book Buddies) at the United Methodist Church in Estes Park studied environ-

mental and sustainability issues in 2009.

Spurred by Bill McKibben’s Eaarth: Making A Life On A Tough New Planet, they brainstormed how they might make a positive difference in our community. After considerable discussion an idea emerged, and six years later on November 6, 2015, many were at groundbreaking ceremonies for the Estes Valley Community Garden (EVCG), located at the corner of Manford Avenue and Community Drive. The garden will begin operations in mid-May. Creating EVCG wasn’t a walk in the park; early enthusiasm was unaccompanied by solid plans and secure funding; the Town Board expected more than good

intentions and so denied the initial request. Undeterred, the group redoubled efforts, reworked plans, created a 501(c)(3), raised $30,000 from a variety of sources, and ultimately gained Town

support in 2014, which included $5000 toward costs of the irrigation system.

Estes Valley Recreation & Park District (EVRPD) manages the land, which EVCG leases for $1 per year.

I met recently with EVCG Board President Floyd Wright and several prime movers: Connie Dedon, Claire Hanson, Jane Bush (who was previously a community gardener in Longmont), and Matt Hines, who works for EVRPD and is managing the construction phase. Their commitment and enthusiasm are contagious. “We want this to be a real asset to the community,” says Floyd Wright. “We want it to add value to the Estes Valley and be a showpiece we can all be proud of. We hope for strong youth involvement and we want more people to enjoy gardening and deepen community relationships.”

As we conversed details emerged: approximately forty plots will be available for rent ($50 gains a plot for three years— this includes the cost of water), including three accessible plots and dedicated space for Estes Park Elementary School, Crossroads Ministry and the Girls Scouts (will they grow cookies?). There will be no GMO (genetically modified organisms), but a big welcome awaits salad greens, potatoes, quinoa, peas, beets, onions, gar-

lic, rhubarb, radishes, currants, gooseberries and herbs of all kinds. Thirty-plus volunteers have been working on the creation of the garden. The irrigation system is going in now, and fencing should be up before the end of December.

About 125 people are already on the mailing list, and interested folks can visit the website for more information about plot availability (www.evcg.org).

Skeptics reasonably question the advisability of growing crops at 7522’ elevation.

Soil is inhospitable; the growing season is short; temperature ranges are not ideal. EVCG researched community-supported agriculture in Frisco (elev.

9075’), Buena Vista (elev.

7965), Silverthorne, (elev.8730) and Telluride (elev. 8750); all goes well. And if Breckenridge (9600’ elev.) can deliver vegetables, the Estes Valley seems subtropical by comparison. Community gardens proliferate in Colorado. At least thirty grace Fort Collins, and as many as forty-five are in Boulder. High altitude gardening will, according to the EVCG website, “enrich the individual, social and environmental health of the residents of the Estes Valley…by providing the opportunity to plant, grow and gather some of their own food, and to become a more sustainable community.”

Issues identified by EVCG planners include: gardens take a while to establish; folks can get discouraged; it’s hard work; the first year may produce more learning than crops. Nonetheless, this Winter solstice marks a good time to recall Shelley’s “trumpet of a prophecy. O wind, if Winter comes, can Spring be far behind?”

And with Spring comes realization of the dream championed by our small group of thoughtful, committed citizens. Bravo to the community gardeners!

Happy Holidays to all.

Next column: It’s a Wrap Estes Park. Nice town. Nice people.

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Out Of The Wild To Appear On The Big Screen In 2016 By: Kris Hazelton

Local resident and internationally acclaimed horse expert Mark Rashid and his wife Crissi McDonald are back in Estes Park after the filming of Mark’s novel turned to screenplay, Out of the Wild.

Twenty years ago, Mark wrote a great novel titled, Out of the Wild. In the story, we meet a Nevada cowboy, and a guest ranch owner whose lives become woven together by an injured mustang. Mark’s book was discovered by some Hollywood folks who were looking for original stories that had never been heard before.

After reading Mark’s book, they were very interested in this story and the possibility of it being made into a big screen movie.

Mark was asked to write a script for a movie based on his book. Earlier this year, they acquired enough funding from private investors to film the trailer, and this fall, the movie was filmed at a beautiful setting about an hour outside of Las Vegas, All photos by Stefan Angele

NV. Filming of the movie took twenty-one days but Mark and Crissi were there for six weeks doing pre-production work, getting their horses ready for filming and helping with set-up and set construction.

Mark said, “The entire experience was great! This was a low budget film but when everyone sees it, they will think it is a multi-million dollar production!”

During filming, Mark who was the writer and producer of the film was also the Stunt Coordinator and he actually did some stunt work. Due to his expert horsemanship, he was also responsible for training, caring for and managing the horses in the film.

Crissi was the Script Supervisor, a.k.a.

"Scripty" on set, a new experience for her which she said was “Wicked fun!” A script supervisor (also called continuity supervisor) is a member of a film crew and oversees the continuity of the motion picture including wardrobe, props, set dressing, hair, makeup and the actions of the actors during a scene. Crissi also doubled for the lead female actress, Jean Louisa Kelly (Yes, Dear, Uncle Buck) and did some stunt work and helped Mark with the horses during the filming.

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Crissi McDonald

When asked what their favorite part of filming Out of the Wild was, Mark replied, “I liked the whole thing!” The entire project, start to finish was fun for him. He also really liked watching the lead actress Jean Louisa Kelly transform and grow throughout the filming. At times, she was a little “out of her element” especially with riding horses and driving an old pickup truck with a gear shift on the steering column. But, by the end of filming, Jean was looking forward to all of the riding scenes and driving the truck like a pro! Mark and Crissi both agreed that the entire cast was great to work with, always polite and nice. It was a joy from start to finish.

A very well known character actor John Diehl (Miami Vice, Jurassic Park) plays the leading male, Henry and according to Mark and Crissi, he was the right man to play this part. Even though he was “not a horse guy” as Mark said, he fit the part perfectly!

Crissi’s favorite part of the filming was learning and watching just how a movie comes together. “It’s really complex, we had a crew of 30-40 people working together and we just got it done! It was thrilling to be a part of this process and just fascinating to watch it all!” During one moving scene Crissi said that she was engrossed in watching the screen and as she looked around, everyone on the crew were in tears, including the director.

Throughout the filming, Mark and Crissi worked hard. Very hard. The couple worked

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Mark and Crissi expect to see a “rough cut” of the movie hopefully by the end of December and they are looking to premiere the movie at a film festival that is undetermined at this time. After that, the movie will go to a distributor who will promote the film and get it into theaters, domestic and internationally. Depending on which film fest the movie premieres, Out of the Wild should be out in theaters in late spring or summer 2016.

When asked what is next in the works, Mark said he has two or three scripts he is currently working on.

Until this movie is released, anyone interested in reading Mark’s book, Out of the Wild can get it locally at Colorado Homestead, Macdonald Book Shop or online at MarkRashid.com Mark and Crissi (and the rest of us) are excited for the launch of Out of the Wild. Stay tuned, the EP News will update when the film premieres in 2016.

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Successful Holiday Book Sale The Book Sale Committee of the Estes Valley Library Friends & Foundation would like to express our thanks to the community for a successful Holiday Used Book Sale. The library is grateful for all who shopped at the sale and for the generous donations of books and materials that have been received throughout the year.

Although last weekend’s sale is over, shoppers may still visit the library to browse the shelves of the Book Nook sales corner, which highlights hardback books, coffee table books, cookbooks, DVDs and other items in near-new condition which are suitable for gift-giving.

The Book Sale Committee would also like to express our sincere thanks to all

of the Friends & Foundation book sale volunteers for their dedication and hard work. Book sales require a great deal of very coordinated efforts in order to be successful, and these volunteers have been full participants in doing just that.

Special thanks also to volunteer Larry Edwards, who is to be commended for the time and effort that he volunteers in sorting and identifying Noteworthy Books for both the Book Sale and the general sale shelves in the library.

We wish the community a happy holiday season and look forward to 2016s book sales. ~ The Book Sale Committee of the Estes Valley Library Friends & Foundation

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Look To Your Library Call For Submissions!

Love Your Local Author Event We read them and we love them. So we’d like to share them with all of you during a special event slated for February of 2016. Calling all local authors!

Would you like to participate in Love Your Local Author at the Estes Valley Library?

On Saturday, February 20, 2016, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., the Estes Valley Library will be hosting an amazing local author event. This is your opportunity, as a local author, to meet and greet your fans while making new ones.

The event will include an opportunity to present a 3 to 5 minute book talk about your writing followed by an hour of “Speed Dating” where you will have an opportunity to spend one-on-one time with local book lovers to sell and sign copies of your books. This special event will allow you to interact directly with your readers.

The goal of our Love Your Local Author event is to highlight the intellectual and creative accomplishments of writers in the Estes Valley. All genres are welcome to participate.

Space for this special event is limited to 15 local authors. To register to participate as a featured author in this Estes Valley Library event, please contact Suellen Brenner at sbrenner@estesvalleylibrary.org or by calling 970-586-8116 ext. 814. Please share your name, your published book title, and a short biography. Be sure to include your contact information.

What better place to share your writing talent then your local public library? We hope to hear from all of our very talented local authors soon! We can’t wait for February 2016 and the opportunity to share our love of local authors.

Library Closed December 24 & 25 The Estes Valley Library will have a holiday closure on Thursday, December 24 and Friday, December 25. The library will be resume regular hours, on Saturday, December 26.

Regular hours at the library are: Monday through Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.; Friday and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; and Sunday from

1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The library’s second floor (including the Computer Commons and Wi-Fi area) close each day at fifteen minutes prior to the regular closing time.

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

Library Early Closure On New Year’s Eve And Closed For New Year’s Day José Zarate 12th Grade

Congratulations to José Zarate, Student of the Week for 12/18/2015.

In addition to his studies, José enjoys being on the Varsity Soccer team.

Outside of the classroom, José is a member of FFA and hopes to gain more experience in landscaping with help from Ms. Reese, adds José, “She’s the best teacher!”

José has earned his Varsity letter in soccer and he holds a 3.02 GPA.

His favorite quote is, “Futbol is not just a game, it’s a lifestyle” because José thinks soccer is the best sport. He loves to be active and play all sports.

After high school José plans to attend Front Range Community College.

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

The Estes Valley Library will be closed all day on Friday, January 1 for the New Year’s Day holiday. The Library will be open on Thursday, December 31 with an early closure for New Year’s Eve at 5:00 p.m. Regular library hours will resume on Saturday, January 2 at 10:00 a.m.

Regular hours at the library are: Mon-

day through Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.; Friday and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; and Sunday from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The library’s second floor (including the Computer Commons and Wi-Fi area) close each day at fifteen minutes prior to the regular closing time.

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Author Book Signing At Macdonald Book Shop

Welcome To The World Hailey Renee Roberts Hailey Renee Roberts was born December 4, 2015 to Frank and Jenny Roberts. At birth, she weighed 7 lbs. 5 oz. and was 20” long.

She was welcomed by her big brother, Frankie and numerous family members anxiously awaiting her arrival. From her family, “She is so sweet and perfect - a beautiful blessing to us all.”

Her proud grandparents are Rene and Carol Daigre and Tom and Anne Adams both of Estes Park. Parents Frank (1997) and Jenny (1999) are both graduates of Estes Park High School.

Congratulations to the family!

Mark Matthiessen with the late Estes Park resident and D-Day hero Mal Walker, who has inspired him to write several articles for several magazines and newspapers and has been a huge inspiration in composing his novel series.

Mark Matthiessen was born and raised on a 160-acre farm in Shelby County, Iowa. He graduated from Clarke College, a private liberal arts school, with degrees in Print Communications and Psychology. After college, he worked for a computer firm, writing tech manuals, while also writing travel and feature pieces for local magazines. He moved from Alaska to Florida to Europe in the last 10 years and has authored more than 200 travel articles for national and international magazines.

Mark has been a resident of Estes Park off and on for about 15 years. He has recently written his first novel and will be signing Shelby’s Creek, at Macdonald Book Shop this Saturday, December 19th from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Book synopsis: Iowa farmer Valentin Schmitz loves Shelby's Creek, a 160-acre Iowa farm that represents not only thirdgeneration family posterity, but seems as close as he can get to being with his beloved late parents and grandparents, whose farm-life memories remain with him deeply every day.

Then, one day, he receives a letter postmarked with no return address. He suspects whom it’s from and suspects that its contents may call him away from Shelby’s Creek, possibly forever... ...Days pass before he opens it. His worst fears are confirmed. He must go to France immediately. The only problem is that France is under enemy occupation. Upon contacting his former commanding army officer, he is offered a job with the OSS, the precursor to the CIA. His special

skills get him a green light for immediate embarkation. He is to assist and support underground movements with a French resistance network with subversion, sabotage, intelligence and assassination, the latter being the problem. He won’t kill, as he repeats time and again. Not wanting to kill has nothing to do with being a coward and everything to do with respecting life, he tells himself, a lesson learned and deeply ingrained at Shelby’s Creek. The next day, as he leaves the farm, he wishes for just one more harvest; one more full spring season; one more winter night in the cabin next to the fireplace. But he realizes soon that there may be something even more endearing than Shelby’s Creek.

In the year ahead, Mark plans to revisit France and Germany to continue work on the next book in this series. In between, he resides either in Shelby County, Iowa on the family farm, now being worked by the fifth generation of his family or he spends time here in our beautiful mountain town.

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Check Out Via Bicycle Cafe Stefano & Joanne Tomasello are the new owners of Via Bicycle Cafe located at 1751 N. Lake Ave., #110.

Via Bicycle Cafe is not a coffee shop that services bikes or a bike shop that also serves coffee. It's a meeting room and hub for rides and riders, a workshop in some cases, a stage for local musicians and a place to relax while watching the pro peloton on their 80" TV. The Cafe Side: Says Joanne, “Our coffee is prepared in a more traditional way and it will be crafted with the same obsessive attention to detail that we lavish on a bike brought in for a tune-up.”

Every drink they serve is made to order. Their brewed coffee is prepared using a pair of BUNN Trifectas. With the combination of freshly roasted beans and their meticulous attention to every brewing variable, they are confident it will be the best cup of coffee you have ever had.

Proudly serving Flattop Coffee lovingly roasted in Estes Park, Colorado they feature Espresso, Cappuccino, Macchiato, Latte, Americano, Mocha, Brewed Coffee and bottled drinks.

They also serve in-house and locally made treats. (Selection is subject to availability and varies depending on the season.)

Treats include Donut Haus donuts, slices of tarts, cakes or pie, cookies,

scones, fruit & sweet breads, gluten free & vegan options available from Becca’s Gourmet Goodies. Sports nutrition choices are also available in the form of various bars, gummies, and gels from Skratch Labs, Rodeo Labs, FourPoint, GU, Honey Stinger, Clif or Haribo gummy bears for your daily adventures.

The Bicycle Side: At Via Bicycle Cafe, they are passionate about cycling. Everything they sell is the best tool for the job, has a story behind it, and is something they’ve personally tried and tested. From cuttingedge technology in carbon, alloy or steel to the most mundane accessories, they are entirely focused on helping you get the most out of your cycling, whatever you want to achieve on the bike.

They search the world for new products that will bring performance and enjoyment gains to our clients. Stefano said “I have often said the great thing about this job is I can be geeking away on a cycling forum late at night and justify this to my wife as ‘research’. I am sure you can be in the cycling trade and take a clinical, detached approach to how you run operations and make purchasing decisions. But thats not in my nature. Via is a reflection of the fact that we truly love cycling.”

At Via they want to marry world-class products, professionalism and integrity with a level of customer service and support that is unique in the industry.

And they offer this to everyone! Whether you are a complete beginner, an experienced sportive rider, an elite road racer or a veteran of numerous Tour de France campaigns the people at Via Bicycle Cafe would love to help make your cycling dreams a reality.

At Via, they approach their work with a relentlesss pursuit of perfection, a dedication to quality products and services, and a commitment to a combination of traditional and cutting-edge methods throughout the entire business. Whether it's coffee or bicycles, you

can rest assured that you've come to the right place.

Their goal is to become a nationwide destination for coffee and cycling enthusiasts and are proud to be entirely family owned and operated.

To contact Stefano or Joanne at Via Bicycle Cafe, call 970-930-1842, or visit their website at viabicyclecafe.com or stop in and see them today!

Congratulations to Darold and Lois Rohrbaugh on their 70th Wedding Anniversary. The couple was married on December 16, 1945.

They have been residents of Estes Park since 1964.

If you would like to send them a card of congratulations, they would love to hear from you! Their address is Darold and Lois Rohrbaugh, 701 Castle Mountain Road, Estes Park, CO 80517. Happy 70th Anniversary!

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Estes Area Lodging Association Makes “Christmas 4 Kids” A Reality

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RARE ZONING One of the few lots in the Estes Park area that is zoned for industrial use.

This .42 acre lot is zoned I-1 and allows for storage of building materials and equipment, manufacturing, maintenance and repair facilities, and other commercial activities. Easy access and easy to build on. Priced to sell at $139,000.

OPPORTUNITY FOR A BUYER WITH VISION This 8.22 acre property is the only large parcel zoned industrial in the Estes valley with lots of potential for a variety of uses. Already existing on this acreage are offices, warehouse, oversized garage bays for commercial sized equipment. Currently partially leased. Can be developed into a special campground, storage garages, office complex or many other possibilities.

Priced to sell at $1,150,000. Call Judy today for additional information.

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Mentors and Mentees enrolled in Partners Mentoring Youth of Estes Park were able to go on a December 12th Christmas shopping spree for their families.

Through the generosity of Estes Area Lodging Association, each partnership was gifted a Visa gift card to purchase gifts for their families at local stores in Estes Park with the help of their adult mentors.

The morning started at Babs Mock’s house (Mentor) with donuts and a budgeting exercise. "Senior Partners" helped their "Junior Partner" make a shopping list for their family and stay within a given budget. Then they were off to the stores! Many local businesses were happy to be part of this event, and several even offered discounts to the partnerships. When everyone was shopped out they met back at Bab's house for breakfast generously donated by the Egg & I and gift wrapping.

Fourteen youth ranging in age from 715 participated in this activity. In addition to being able to experience the joy of gift giving to loved ones, participating youth also were able to practice their budgeting, bargaining, and math skills in an effort to stay within a given budget.

Christmas 4 Kids is just one of many year round activities for partnerships in the program, many of which are gener-

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This week, there is an adorable dog in need of a new home for the holidays!

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ously donated by local organization and supported by service groups such as Rotary Club of Estes Park and Sunrise Rotary.

Partners Mentoring Youth is a nonprofit organization that creates and supports one-to-one mentoring between a positive adult role-model, and a youth facing challenges in their lives.

If you would like to volunteer or donate to Partners, please contact Estes Park Program Coordinator, Kristi Ehle at 970577-9348, or email her at Kristie@partnersmentoringyouth.org

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

We are looking to expand the program here with more athletes. Sports that we offer throughout the year are bowling, snowshoeing, bocce

ball, golf, gymnastics. Once we get enough athletes, we will expand to offer team sports. See our Facebook page at Estes Park Special Olympics or call Audri Smith at 970-4051397 or email epspecialolympics@yahoo.com

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DIRECTOR OF GOLF

News From The Golf Course ment. Gift cards are also available on site or by phone by calling 970-586-8176. The pro shop will be closed Christmas Day and New Years Day. Our driving range is available, as we continue to shovel the mats for the occasional hearty golfer. Tokens must be purchased at the 9 hole pro shop.

We have wrapped up our annual hosting of the Bright Christmas program to help families in need in our community. Jean Austinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s program is incredible, and helps so many people. Thanks to Jean and all of her helpers and volunteers. What an amazing community we live in!

We have recently learned of some great news about one of our former junior golfers Dylan Jirsa, and a tournament that he participated in last The staff of the Estes Park Golf Courses week. Dylan won the Los Angeles would like to wish everyone a Merry County Champion of Champions golf Christmas and a Happy New Year! We tournament at Knollwood Golf Course hope your travels are safe and warm in Granada, California on Saturday Dethroughout these winter months. It apcember 5th. Dylan birdied the last hole to pears that the latest snowstorms will in- win by one stroke for a two day total of deed end golf for the remainder of the 153. Dylan is currently a sophomore at year. With any luck the 9 hole will clear Occidental College in Los Angeles and is off soon. The 9 hole pro shop will rea member of their golf team. Congratumain open from at least 8:00 a.m. to lations Dylan! noon daily for holiday shopping. We are Hopefully some snow will melt in the in fact having our annual holiday sale beginning of the upcoming New Year starting this Friday and will continue and we look forward to seeing everyone through January 3rd. There are lots of at the 9 hole golf course this winter! great savings on clothing and equip-

Privacy and one level living await you in Carriage Hills New Listing

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Crissi McDonald

When asked what their favorite part of filming Out of the Wild was, Mark replied, “I liked the whole thing!” The entire project, start to finish was fun for him. He also really liked watching the lead actress Jean Louisa Kelly transform and grow throughout the filming. At times, she was a little “out of her element” especially with riding horses and driving an old pickup truck with a gear shift on the steering column. But, by the end of filming, Jean was looking forward to all of the riding scenes and driving the truck like a pro! Mark and Crissi both agreed that the entire cast was great to work with, always polite and nice. It was a joy from start to finish.

A very well known character actor John Diehl (Miami Vice, Jurassic Park) plays the leading male, Henry and according to Mark and Crissi, he was the right man to play this part. Even though he was “not a horse guy” as Mark said, he fit the part perfectly!

Crissi’s favorite part of the filming was learning and watching just how a movie comes together. “It’s really complex, we had a crew of 30-40 people working together and we just got it done! It was thrilling to be a part of this process and just fascinating to watch it all!” During one moving scene Crissi said that she was engrossed in watching the screen and as she looked around, everyone on the crew were in tears, including the director.

Throughout the filming, Mark and Crissi worked hard. Very hard. The couple worked

12-14 hour days, six da ally no time off. Their o spent getting ready for didn’t complain about i though. They lived and making business and lo it!

Mark said his horse R lead horse in the movie as they did. He was gre Mark asked him to do.

One scene in the mov locals, including Cowb movie will feature a dan Cowboy Brad, Mark Ra Jennifer White, Greg G all play band members hall while a number of dents dance to the mus and fun scene in the m Now, filming is done a rently in Los Angeles in This is where they will sound effects and color

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look like a movie from the 1970s.

Mark and Crissi expect to see a “rough cut” of the movie hopefully by the end of December and they are looking to premiere the movie at a film festival that is undetermined at this time. After that, the movie will go to a distributor who will promote the film and get it into theaters, domestic and internationally. Depending on which film fest the movie premieres, Out of the Wild should be out in theaters in late spring or summer 2016.

When asked what is next in the works, Mark said he has two or three scripts he is currently working on.

Until this movie is released, anyone interested in reading Mark’s book, Out of the Wild can get it locally at Colorado Homestead, Macdonald Book Shop or online at MarkRashid.com Mark and Crissi (and the rest of us) are excited for the launch of Out of the Wild. Stay tuned, the EP News will update when the film premieres in 2016.

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Joy Is.....Investing In Estes Park Children

This holiday season, Estes Valley Investment in Childhood Success (EVICS) celebrates 10 years of providing services to families, children and early childhood programs in Estes Park. The EVICS Office opened in January of 2006, with the primary purpose of administering a child care scholarship program for lower income families. Over the years, EVICS has expanded programs to provide more comprehensive services for families, including critical parent support through the popular Parents as Teachers (PAT) program. EVICS also offers training and professional development opportunities for local licensed childcare providers and teachers, required by state licensing, and

otherwise not available in our community. Without support, childcare programs struggle, and many working families cannot afford to live and raise children in Estes Park. This impacts all of us, old and young!

The EVICS Childcare Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to families, making it possible for children to attend licensed childcare or preschool programs in the Estes Valley. This year alone EVICS has awarded over $27,000 in scholarships to local working families.

Research clearly shows that children who receive consistent care in a quality learning environment are better prepared for success in school and life. The

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stress and worry of finding reliable, affordable childcare is significant for parents, and impacts their ability to find and maintain work. EVICS scholarships have been instrumental in helping many families overcome barriers on their path to success.

EVICS receives grants from the Town of Estes Park, the Temple Hoyne Buell Foundation, and the Early Childhood Council of Larimer County, to support operational expenses. However, funding for childcare scholarships and direct services to families are raised entirely through gifts, donations and other grants. Over the years, the EVICS program has been supported by local Rotary Clubs, United Way of Larimer County, Community Foundation of Northern

CO, Community Thrift Store, Quota Club, local churches, local businesses, and many generous community members. Without this support, EVICS services would not be possible.

EVICS is a 501c3, charitable organization. All donations are 100% tax deductible, and eligible for the CO Childcare Tax Credit. A donation on behalf of a young family or loved one makes a wonderful holiday gift. Donations can be made on the website at www.evics.org, or by mailing a check to EVICS; PO Box 3373, Estes Park, CO 80517.

For more information about EVICS and PAT, please contact EVICS Director, Nancy Almond at 586-3055 or office@evics.org.

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The Estes Park High School Band tion of new dresses for the young ladies would like to thank the Fine Arts Guild in band! of the Rockies for the generous contribu- We appreciate your continued support!

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2625 Marys Lake Road, Unit 105 Worth a look! End unit condo that can be used as full time residence or short term rental income property. 2 bedrooms, each with a private bath. Great room with fireplace, dining area, full kitchen with washer/dryer closet. Great snow cap and lake views. Large deck, PLUS 10x10 storage unit. Sold fully furnished. $225,000

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Thank You Bank Of Colorado!

The State Champion EPHS Marching Band wants to thank the Bank of Colorado for their continued support of our

program and for the amazing scarves celebrating their win of the 1A competiCourtesy photos tion!

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Cultural Arts Council Upcoming Events Crossroads Christmas VII – annual fundraiser for Crossroads Ministry a success! On December 8 over 85 people attended the annual Crossroads Christmas at the Cultural Arts Council’s Fine Art gallery. With an evening filled with entertainment and great refreshments, nearly $1,500 was raised along with donations of food for support of Crossroads Ministry. Expressions of gratitude and appreciation go out to those who attended and contributed to this successful event. Donations are still being accepted and there is still the Spirit of Giving Tree where ornaments and miniatures are on display and available for purchase with a portion of the proceeds benefitting Crossroads Ministry. Our 13th Annual Holiday Art show & Sale “Celebrating the Season” continues until January 3. This exhibit features select works by visual arts members of the Cultural Arts Council. Paintings, sculptures, ceramics, pottery, raku, jewelry, books, cards, prints, photography, hand woven scarves and towels are among the many items available for gifts for the season. The gallery is open daily from 12-5.

First Show: Have never shown in our fine art gallery? Then this exhibit is open to you with an opportunity to share your talents. Artists may en-

ter any fine art and fine crafts including wearable items and 3-D media. Entry fee is $25 for up to three pieces of art. Registration is due by December 19 with the exhibit on display from January 9-31. For a prospectus, go online to estesarts.com or pick one up at the CAC. If there are any questions, please feel free to contact us at 970586-9203 or email: info@estesarts.com.

Impressions of Life, Love and Passion: A Show of Art for Valentines Day. With this show we want to encourage artists of all levels and ages to share their creative impressions of life, love and passion. We want to open this exhibit to portraits, still-lifes, and other media which invites the artist to reveal images of what life, love and passion means to them.

Make your artwork with heartfelt meaning and share it with us in honor of St. Valentine. A prospectus is available online and at the gallery. This exhibit will run from February 6 through the 28th.

The Music Of Mendelssohn Register Now For Class Series (1809-1847) is the Mozart of the nineteenth century, the most illuminating of musicians.” Dr. DeYoung continues, “Mendelssohn’s music, like his life, was well-ordered and harmonious, the pleasant aspects being always emphasized.

Therefore, his music is exceedingly accessible as it never lacks for ingratiating melodic inspiration. Felix Mendelssohn wrote music in all genres: symphonies, overtures and concertos, chamber music in many combinations of instruments, solo piano music and choral works.”

19th century composer Felix Mendelssohn, 1809-1847.

In this class, participants will experience the many varieties of his music The Town of Estes Park’s Senior Servboth via audio CD’s and high quality ices Division is working with Dr. Derald videos of his orchestral works as well as DeYoung to offer a new six-week winter delving into the life and times of class series called, “The Music of Mendelssohn. No formal music backMendelssohn.” The class will be held on ground is necessary to attend the class.

Tuesdays, January 12 through February Dr. Derald DeYoung has taught previ16, 2016 at the Estes Valley Library’s ous courses for the Senior Center on the Hondius Room, 335 East Elkhorn. Parmusic of Beethoven, Brahms, Mahler, ticipants may register now for either the Tchaikovsky, Stravinsky and morning session (10:00 a.m. to 12:00 Shostakovich, Schubert, JS Bach and p.m.) or the afternoon session (1:00 p.m.

Schumann.

Dr. DeYoung is Professor of to 3:00 p.m.) Each session is limited to 48 Music Emeritus from Calvin College in people. There is no fee but advance regisGrand Rapids, Michigan where he tration is required. Contact the Senior taught for 27 years before moving to Center 220 Fourth Street, to register or Estes Park full time in 2005. call 586-2996. Be sure to state your name, For more information, please contact phone number and if you are selecting the Estes Park Senior Center at (970) the morning or afternoon session.

586-2996 or visit the Center at 220 According to Dr. DeYoung, Robert Fourth Street, Monday through Friday Schumann once said, “Mendelssohn between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

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Shepherd Of The Mountains Invites All To Song Filled Christmas Eve Service Shepherd of the Mountains Lutheran Church (SMLC), 2000 Ptarmigan Trail, whose members belong the oldest denomination to encourage congregational hymn-singing, invites Christians from all denominations to share in singing the carols that celebrate the birth of Christ at its candlelight service on December 24th at 7:00 p.m.. The Lutheran Church has been called “the singing church” for nearly 500 years for good reason.

Singing was important to Lutheranism from its beginning. Once Martin Luther had begun the Reformation in 1517, he went on to reform more than just the tenets of the Christian faith. He believed that the laity should participate in their worship services in every possible way.

Instead of leaving the singing to the priests and the choir boys, believers should sing to God with their own voices. Since there were no hymns for the laity to sing, he composed a few, himself. Luther is commonly believed to have written “Away ina Manger.” Then, in the Seventeenth Century, Bach, the music director of the Lutheran Church, first at Kothen, then at Leipzig, was expected to compose cantatas in German, not Latin, for worship services that lasted as much as three hours. To keep worshippers awake, he began interspersing simple, easy to sing chorales among the scripture-based offerings by the pastors, soloists, and trained choruses in his passions and cantatas. (He wrote over 300 cantatas.) These four-part chorales

became the basis of all Lutheran hymnals. Other denominations soon developed their own hymnals, too.

The hymnals of the churches in the British Isles gained their characteristic origins in the 18th Century. Up until Isaac Watts began composing his hymns, most of the singing in the British churches was based upon the Psalms of David. Watts keenly felt the limitations of being able to sing only the Psalms with their Old Testament perspective. Believing that the Jewish Psalter was never intended to express the Christina faith, he wrote many original hymns, at least a dozen of which are still popular today. But he did not neglect the Psalms. For example, he based “Joy to the World” on Psalm 98, but with a New-testament perspective and fitted it to a melody by G. F. Handel.

In Psalm 98:4 King David wrote, “Shout joyfully to the Lord, all the earth. Break forth in song, rejoice and sing praises.”

Changing the perspective to the present tense, Watts wrote, “Joy to the world.

The Lord is come. Let earth receive her king!” What better way could one express the joyous news of the gift of Christ to all of the people on earth!

At the end of the Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at SMLC, the singing of Isaac Watts’ carol will prepare all who attend to receive their king. Like Bach’s cantatas, this service will intersperse Christmas carols for the congregation to sing among the scripture passages that re-tell the beloved story and Pastor Bockhaus’ inspiring message. Finally, af-

ter their emotion-filled, candlelit rendition of “Silent Night,” those who attend will be ready to “break forth” into Isaac Watts’ “Joy to the World.”

To be sure to get a seat at this 7:00 service, coming early is recommended. Beginning at 6:30, several members of SMLC, including Phyllis Eggers (the Music Director), Gary Brown, Debbie Paddock, Joy Kiddle, Kasey Troutman, Lynette Johnson, Loren Johnson (the Choir Director) and the SMLC Choir, will offer worshipful prelude music from 6:30-7:00 during the seating. For further information, please call 586-3900 or visit www.smlc.us.

Christmas Church Services In The Estes Valley Presbyterian Community Church of the Rockies, 1700 Brodie Avenue. 970586-4404. Christmas Eve Candlelight Communion Service-5 p.m. and 8 p.m.

St. Francis Anglican Church – Christmas Eve Worship, Dec. 24 at 7:00 p.m.

Put the Mass into Christmas this year!

St. Francis Church invites you to celebrate Mass this Christmas Eve. Sing traditional Christmas hymns along with our angelic choir, directed by Michelle Gergen Wisner. Dr. Rev. Fr. David McCready will preside over the candlelight worship. Our invitation extends to all Christian denominations. Praise the Lord – join us in this glorious Holy Communion service, then stay for a chocolate social and fellowship afterwards. We’re easy to find: 3480 St. Francis Way in Little Valley, Estes Park. For more details, call Rev. Fr. David McCready at 577-0601 or email him at mccreadd@tcd.ie. Like us on Facebook. www.saintfrancis.us.

Allenspark on Christmas Eve It is 4:30 in the afternoon and the warmth and glow of Christmas Eve finds itself barely contained within the walls of a 1922 log church in the Rocky Mountains. That is the Allenspark Community Church. That is Christmas Eve 2015!

The candles are lit, the choir is in place, the room is overflowing, and the late afternoon winter glow of sunshine is penetrating the stained glass windows. That’s Christmas Eve! Just add a little snow escaping from the clouds and it is perfect.

The people of the Allenspark Community Church invite you to join them this year for a very special 4:30 p.m. Christmas Eve Service. The church is located 15 miles south of Estes Park on highway 7, and right across from the Post Office in the town of Allenspark. You will enjoy the last step of the journey of Advent,

services on Thursday, December 24th in Hyde Chapel. The first service is at 5:00 p.m., and it is an informal, uplifting service for the entire family, and will conclude with the singing of "Silent Night" and the lighting of candles. The second service is at 11:00 p.m. and is a traditional candlelight communion

enter Pastor Jeff ’s devotional on “The Gift of Worship,” be blessed by a selection from the choir’s recent Christmas Cantata, celebrate the reason for the season in singing the carols of Christmas, and leave with a candy cane and a reminder of the story behind it.

Make Christmas Eve in Allenspark a part of your Christmas celebration. We’ll have a space waiting for you.

Join The YMCA For Christmas Eve Services On December 24. The YMCA of the Rockies Chapel Ministry invites you to join them for Christmas Eve

service, also ending with the singing of "Silent Night" and the lighting of candles.

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at Shepherd of the Mountains Lutheran Church, 2000 Ptarmigan Trail, next to Good Samaritan Village, begins at 7:00 p.m. Come early to get a good seat. Preservice music begins at 6:30 while you are being seated.

Outside the Camp Ministries. Outside the Camp Church Christmas Eve Service Dec. 24 at Trouthaven, 800 Moraine Ave. Starts at 5:30 p.m., a turkey dinner to follow.

Also: regular Outside the Camp Ministries church services meet at Trouthaven at 10:30 a.m. every Sunday. www.otcm.net.

Christian Church of Estes Park, 4655 US Hwy 36. 7:00 p.m. Traditional Candlelight Christmas Eve Service. O Come Let Us Adore Him. For more information and directions visit our website at: FunChurch.com.

If your church has special services for the Christmas holiday, please email them to kris@estesparknews.com Thank you and Merry Christmas.

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The Estes Park Music Festival And The Estes Valley Chamber Singers Present Music Of The Season This Sunday, December 20 over the world see the Christ child differently.

Kathy Bowers, a member of the soprano section and Director of the Oratorio Society, has chosen a work by the Canadian composer Murray Schafer for the women to sing. “Snowforms” is an unusual piece that does not use the traditional musical notation system, but is written in “graphic” form, and its performance is basically left to the discretion of the director; very unusual, but interesting.

The concert ends with a joyful and delightful arrangement of “Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day” by Howard Helvey, for piano and four hands. The Chamber Singers are very blessed of have Michelle Gergen-Wisner as their accompanist; Michelle and Kathy Bowers join forces The Music Festival will be at the Stan- There Shall a Star From Jacob became an on this number. ley Hotel for the remainder of the Win- established concert piece from an unfinCome in from the cold and enjoy the ter Series. Parking is convenient and ac- ished and basically unknown oratorio beautiful Stanley Hotel as you listen to cessible. written during the last years of holiday music on Sunday afternoon just Mendelssohn’s very short life.

The Estes Music Festival and the Estes before Christmas. What better way to Valley Chamber Singers, under the diThere will also be many wonderful celebrate the holiday with friends and rection of Richard Dixon, proudly pres- arrangements of familiar carols and family than with a free concert featuring ent a free concert of beautiful music of songs. The singers will be singing the Estes Valley Chamber Singers. the season this Sunday, December 20th, Rouse’s “What Child Is This,” “Still, Still There will be no concerts on December Night” by Jackson-Berkey, with Anna in the Stanley Concert Hall at 2:00 p.m.

27 and January 3. By popular demand, This concert has something for every- Baker as soloist, and four numbers by the Doug Walters Trio returns on Januthe Singers conductor, Rich Dixon, “I’ll one. For those who love music of the ary 10, 2016. The Trio featuring Doug masters, the singers will perform works Be Home For Christmas/Have Yourself a Walters on vibraphone, Steve Mullins, Merry Little Christmas,” “Let It Snow,”

by Palestrina, Mendelssohn, Frank guitar and mandolin and Jacob Herold, Martin, Benjamin Britten, and Herbert “Sleigh Ride” and the men will sing saxophone will welcome in the New Year “Wassail.”

Howells.

New carols are also being written all The concert opens with a work by the the time, and some may even become master of Renaissance polyphony. part of the standard repertory. Corlyin Palestrina’s Hodie Christus natus est for Hanney’s “Christmas Angel” for the double choir. The singers follow the th Chamber Singers men with Scott AnderHodie with a wonderful work by the 20 son is a wonderful and touching little century master of English music Benpiece.

Dan Forrests, “Carol of Joy” and jamin Britten’s A Hymn to the Virgin.

Victor Johnson’s “Cradle Carol” are two th The singers travel back to the 19 cennumbers that have been well received tury with the music of Mendelssohn. and often performed throughout the The story of this piece is a bit unusual.

United States.

Bob Gunn sings Alfred Unlike the very familiar He, Watching Burt’s “Some Children See Him,” which Over Israel which has become welltells the story of how children from all known through his oratorio “Elijah,”

The Old Gallery In Allenspark To Host Winter Solstice Pot Luck And Music Are you ready to say goodbye to short days and cold winter nights? Then join your mountain neighbors as they celebrate the Winter Solstice and shortest day of the year this Saturday, December 19 at The Old Gallery in Allenspark.

“Every year we have a Solstice Potluck at The Old Gallery,” said The Old Gallery Board Member Margie Patterson. “It’s fun to gather during the holidays and celebrate the coming of longer days.”

The Solstice Potluck takes place between 6-9 p.m. at The Old Gallery.

“Everyone is welcome to attend,” Patterson added. “We ask that you bring a dish to share, or if your cupboard is bare, just bring yourself!”

Local musician Mostly Joe Hawkins

will provide music, and attendees are invited to share songs, poems and stories.

A $5 donation is suggested.

The Old Gallery is located at 14863 Colorado Highway 7, next to the Allenspark Fire Station. Carpooling to the event is encouraged. Parking is available on Highway 7 or in the parking lot next to the Allenspark Transfer Station.

(Please do not park in front of the Fire Station.)

The Old Gallery recently completed a renovation project, which is being funded by a Capital Campaign, donations and grants. Additional donations can still be made at www.theoldgallery.org.

with a program of Flamenco, Gospel and Jazz.

Consider giving a loved one or a friend the “gift of music” with holiday presents and stocking stuffers! Save on blocks of (10) tickets purchased at the door for $80.00, in advance, or $40.00 for five tickets at our office located at Hobert Office Services (1140-A Manford Avenue, Estes Park) or at the door on the day of the concert. These tickets may be used for any Winter Concert Series performance this year or any future year.

They will not expire! (Cannot be used for summer concerts). Cash or checks preferred. New this year, charge your tickets; a small service fee will apply.

Thank you to Bob’s Piano Service, our weekly and series sponsors, the Community Thrift Shop and the Griffin Foundation. Our gratitude to the Community Church of the Rockies for their generosity and assistance in accommodating our temporary change in venue.

For further information, contact our business office at 970-586-9519 or visit our up to date web site: estesparkmusicfestival.org. To receive updates of the Music Festival events, please send an e mail to info@estesparkmusicfestival.org and “Like” us on Facebook. For your convenience, there is additional parking behind the Stanley. Doors to the concert area open at 1:30 p.m.

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Doing The Most Good Means Helping Local Families Through Crisis $23,866.82 raised towards $43,000 goal Doing the Most Good, the Salvation Army’s motto, means providing meaningful support to those in need and being available to the community in times of emergency and disaster relief. The Estes Park Salvation Army works closely with its community partners to help our friends and neighbors who are struggling with family, health related issues or employment challenges both short and long-term.

Crossroads Ministry of Estes Park is one of the Salvation Army’s local partners. Crossroads provides basic human services to Estes Valley residents in need, including the working poor, persons with low fixed incomes, and the temporarily unemployed among others.

In a recent blog, Crossroads Executive Director Tim McLemore shares a true story about a working family with chil-

dren here in Estes Park.

“She was doing well in her career and enjoying her role as primary breadwinner for the family. Far from being jealous, he was proud of her accomplishments and glad to do his part as “Mr. Mom,” taking care of things at home and keeping a close watch over their delightful little children. Neither of them expected that she would be diagnosed with cancer at such a young age. “With me being sick”, she wrote in an October 28, 2015, email to our case manager, “my husband is going to have to miss more work than expected.” On top of medical costs, and the travel time Mr. Mom sets aside to get his wife to chemotherapy and radiation, his own hours of employment have been reduced during the winter season.

“I’m writing,” she says, “in hopes that our family can still get help with a Thanksgiving meal and hopefully Christmas help for our little ones.”

Tim shared, “We walk with them through the uncertainty, pain and loss, and we’ve walked them through the process of applying for assistance from neighboring agencies, like the Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP). With help

from the Estes Park Extension of the Salvation Army, we helped the family make a difficult move to more affordable housing, and they gratefully received a small voucher to get essential household items from the Community Thrift Store.”

The family shared “We are so unbelievably thankful for everything.”

Read more real-life stories on Tim McLemore’s blog at www.ministryathecrossroads.blogspot.com/.

Community partnerships working together make an impact. This year, please consider the Estes Park Salvation Army Service Extension Unit when writing checks to your favorite charities. As of December 10, $23,866.82 has been raised towards the $43,000 campaign goal.

Those wishing to make direct donations can mail checks to the Salvation Army at P.O. Box 172, Estes Park, CO 80517. Please remember to write “Estes Park Service Extension Unit” in the memo line of your check to keep all funds local.

Volunteer bell ringing shifts are filling up fast thanks to the recent response by dozens of volunteers. Please call (970) 646-5335 or send an email estesparkbellringers@gmail.com.com to inquire about open shifts for bell-ringers now through December 24, 2015.

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Opt Out Of Junk Mail How much junk mail arrives at your home each day? Do you read it? Do you open it? Do you save it for future reference? Do you ever refer to it again? Does “your” junk mail have any useful purpose?

Americans process 1,900,000 tons of this unwanted paper every year, down 5% since 1987. Forty-two percent of timber harvested nationwide becomes pulpwood for paper. Junk mail alone destroys 100 million trees a year -- the equivalent of deforesting all of Rocky Mountain National Park every four months, and subsequently causing you to waste about 70 hours a year dealing with unwanted catalogs, credit card offers, coupons, donation requests, etc.. Most people agree that junk mail is a nuisance, but the problem extends well beyond that. Junk mail manufacturing creates as much greenhouse gas emissions as 3.7 million cars and the landfill space absorbed by the discards simply compounds the problem, as does the time and energy to design, print, and process mass mailings that no one wants. 44% of this unrequested paper is sent, unopened, to reside in the landfill.

What can you do?

The rules vary for prospects (no prior contact) and for pre-existing customers (who have responded, donated, or purchased before). Most companies prefer not to mail to those individuals dedicated to not reading mass mailings. So, if you are resolute in this approach, the secret lies in communicating that thought.

For companies that consider you a prospect, there are organizations dedi-

cated to curtail needless expense of misdirected mailings, for both the sender and the recipient. Ecocycle recommends DMAchoice.org and CatalogChoice.org. They provide names, to their members of those who prefer not to receive direct mail marketing. What’s more, they allow you to choose the types of advertising you may wish to allow versus those that you wish to avoid.

If the company considers you a customer, the most effective way to end the piles of paper stuffing your mailbox is to contact the company directly and ask to be removed from the mailing list. Write, by email if possible, and politely stress that you lookup ads on the web – but only for those companies that do not send junk mail. If they believe that they will lose more than they gain, they will be far less likely to go to the expense of sending it.

These maneuvers should take effect within 90 days.

When you continue to receive junk mail, and some will arrive, regardless of your efforts, do not read it.

For companies that ignored the overture, send back the ad in their prepaid envelope clearly marked “Please take me off your mailing list.” Mail addressed to “Resident” and clearly containing no personal information, can be marked “Refused. Return to Sender” and the post office will take it back to whence it came. For other mail, open only to destroy any information necessary to curtail identity theft and then recycle to keep it out of the landfill. In Estes Park, the Transfer Station and our three curbside companies will accept junk mail for recycling.

Our Letter To The Editor Policy

Our goal is to always provide the best service possible to our community. We accept and print letters to the editor regardless of the submitters opinion or subject matter. We try to print everything as space allows.

We welcome opinions from all perspectives because it provides the opportunity for each of us to learn and develop our own opinion on any important issue.

However, we do not print letters that

are hateful, hurtful, or vicious towards another individual or group of people. This has always been our policy because we believe a courteous, respectful approach to communicating is the best way to make a real difference. We do require your name to be a part of your letter to the editor.

If you would like to submit your letter to the editor, email it to kris@estesparknews.com.

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Upcoming Handgun Training Basic Pistol Shooting Course Emphasis is on handgun familiarity, safety and beginning marksmanship.

This eight-hour basic class meets the requirements for a Colorado Concealed Handgun Permit application. Handguns, ammunition, targets and student books are all provided. Classes are usually made up of roughly half men and half women, including couples, some with no experience and some with significant experience. All will be comfortable in this class. Class includes closely supervised live-fire exercises with .22 caliber handguns with very little recoil. Tuition is $120 for general public, $105 for Estes Park Gun and Archery Club members.

Upcoming classes: January 9, February 6, March 5, April 9, May 14, June 4.

Personal Protection in the Home Course Emphasis is on making your home less attractive to potential intruders and insuring that you and your family remain safe if an intruder does enter your home.

Class includes a 90-minute presentation by a Colorado attorney. You must have had some formal basic handgun training in recent years. You must own and provide your own handgun and be proficient with it. Additional equipment is required as well as 150 rounds of factory ammunition. Eight-hour class. Tuition is $150 for general public, $135 for Estes Park Gun and Archery Club members.

Upcoming classes: May 21, October 22.

Defensive Pistol Course This is the most advanced handgun

training available in the NRA civilian curriculum. This is an eight-hour course with relatively little classroom time compared to other NRA courses. You must have had some formal basic handgun training in recent years. You will shoot 300-350 rounds during this course. Emphasis is on safely presenting a handgun from concealment, accurately shooting under time pressure from many positions, distances and situations, reloading and clearing all types of malfunctions under pressure. You must own and provide your own handgun and be proficient with it. Additional required equipment includes a level one hip holster, two spare magazines, magazine belt pouch, electronic hearing protection and 350 rounds of factory ammunition. Tuition is $150 for general public, $135 for Estes Park Gun and Archery Club members. Upcoming classes: March 19, June 25.

All of the above courses will be taught at the Estes Park Gun and Archery Club Indoor Range, located at Highway 36 and Community Drive. All courses are taught by safety-conscious, NRA Certified Advanced Pistol Instructors with law enforcement backgrounds. Free preregistration is required for all courses.

Most classes fill-up four to six weeks in advance. Waiting lists are available. Preregister online at: http://www.nrainstructors.org/search.aspx Contact Jim at 970-481-4279 for more information or for assistance with registration. Private group classes are also available.

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

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

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

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

Registration is from now through 1/6/16.

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

Rec Cheer EVRPD is sponsoring a 7-week/2 dayweek, Rec Cheer Program for the winter of 2016, hosted by HS Cheer Coach, Jennifer Rodda. This course will teach the fundamentals of cheerleading, including basic stunts and tumbling, and will include an exhibition performance(s), dates TBD. Available for boys and girls, K-5th

grade. Uniform fees/fitting/swap: Cheerleaders will bring their old uniforms to the first week of practice for fittings, exchanges, and orders. Anyone ordering a brand new uniform will be required to pay a $50 uniform fee. This will be required if there is not a used uniform available in your child’s size. *No online payments will be available for uniforms.

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

Coaches/Referees Wanted The EVRPD is also in need of qualified referees and volunteer coaches for Youth Basketball. Available practice times are based off of gym availability, but are primarily in the evening starting at 5:30 p.m. for one hour a day/twice a week. If you coach and your child is a participant, your child’s registration will be waived.

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

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

Activity scholarships are available

Celebrate The New Year With Friday Niters Dance Club Friday Niters Dance Club invites you to join them to welcome the New Year at the Rodeway Inn. Social time begins at 7:00 p.m. with a delicious buffet dinner featuring roasted prime rib and ranch chicken served at 7:30. From 8:30 to 12:30 a.m. dance to Estes Park’s own Kings of Swing. The Rodeway’s 2500 square foot, hardwood, dance floor is the best in our town and attendees have raved about the dinner the last two years. A champagne toast at midnight is included and bar and soft drinks are available at a nominal charge.

This fantastic package is being offered for the low price of $120.00 per couple to those who are not currently members of Friday Niters. Paid reservations are required and must be received by Decem-

ber 15th. A reservation form is available at www.fridayniters.org. Make checks payable to Friday Niters and mail with completed form to: P.O. Box 224, Estes Park, 80517. Cancellation deadline is December 20th. No refunds will be issued after the cancellation deadline.

Fans of big-band era music and ballroom dancing, the Friday Niters Dance Club has celebrated New Year’s Eve together for forty years! The Club includes dancers of all abilities, and non-dancers who enjoy good music and camaraderie. Regular dances are held the second Friday of the month October through May at the Rodeway Inn. New members are welcome!

For more information call Penny Van Bogaert at (970) 402-9679.

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

For more information, contact Cheryl Sarnwick at 970-586-8191, ext. 3, or at Cheryl@evrpd.com Adult Sports Pickleball, Basketball, & Volleyball Beginning in October, the EVRPD has been hosting adult open gyms throughout the winter. Mondays: Adult Pickleball, Wednesdays: Adult Basketball, Thursdays: Adult Volleyball. All open gyms are from 7-9 p.m. at the Middle School gym. The cost is $5 for drop-in or $45 for a punch pass (10 punches, 10% savings). All participants must be at least 16 years of age. The purpose of the Estes Valley Recreation & Park District (EVRPD) Adult Open Gym programs is to provide adults a place to play drop-in sports with appropriate supervision in a clean and safe space. All participants must have a completed policy form and release of liability and photo release waiver on file. EVRPD promotes good sportsmanship and having fun in a friendly recreation setting. Adults of all skill ability are welcome to play.

Special Events 37th Annual Frost Giant 5K & 10K Run Join us for the 37th Annual Frost Giant 5K & 10K Run! The race will be Sunday,

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January 24, 2016. The 5K is at 11 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Estes Outreach Announces Winter/Spring Classes Oil painting by Dawn Normali

to accept a challenge.

Tuesdays, 6-8 p.m.

Starts 1/19/16, 4 sessions. The Studio Fine Art & Framing, 541 G Big Thompson Ave. $120. Fee includes all supplies. Minimum Class Size: 5. Registration Deadline: 1/12/16.

Estes Outreach announces winterChi Kung with Janet Biasi. Chi means spring classes for the local community. "energy" and Kung means "working Everything from the History of the Civil with, developing, or cultivating". Chi War to Felting to Comic Book IllustraKung practices include internal meditation for High School Students. Most tive focus (Neidan), and external moveclasses start in January and February. ment forms (Weidan).

Registration is open; the first registration Wednesdays, 4-5 p.m. Starts 1/20/16, 6 deadline is in two weeks! Give a gift this classes. Estes Park Elementary School holiday to yourself or someone on your Gym. $40. Minimum Class: No Min. list. Or go together! Jump in!

Registration Deadline: 1/13/16 Estes Outreach is here to serve our Drawing with Peter Gaustad. You community through ongoing education know how to draw. You might not know and recreational learning. The program you know how to draw. This class will is coordinated by the Estes Park School cover foundation drawing skills and exDistrict and works in partnership with area businesses, non-profits and individ- plore how you express yourself with penuals to offer classes to the Estes commu- cil and paper. nity. Estes Park is full of great educators Wednesdays, 5:30 - 7 p.m. Estes Park and people of all shapes and ages lookHigh School Rm 110. Starts 1/20/16, 8 ing to learn! classes. $95. Fee includes all supplies.

Minimum Class Size: 6. Registration Full class descriptions and registration Deadline: 1/13/16. information can be found on the Estes Outreach website: Advanced Spanish with Jose Almeida. www.EstesOutreach.org.

The Advanced class will use Spanish at least 90% of the time, with a focus on Adult Classes language acquisition related to specific Creative Oil/Acrylic Painting with Dawn Normali. Beginners, intermediate circumstances. and advanced painters are welcome. This Wednesdays, 5:30 - 7 p.m. Starts 1/20/16, 14 sessions. Estes Park High class will be loose, fun, and colorful.

Brushes, canvas, paints, gels all provided. School Rm 303. $95. No Minimum Class Wednesdays, 6-8:30 p.m., Starts 1/6/16, Size. Registration deadline: 1/20/16 (the first night of class).

5 sessions. Estes Park High School Art Hand-knit Socks (the most comfortRoom 282. $135. Includes $50/ per perable socks you will ever wear) by Deb son supply fee. Minimum class size: 6.

Coombs Registration Deadline: 12/30/15.

Thursdays, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Starts Zumba-Caprissa Frawley. Zumba Fit1/21/16, 4 sessions. Neota Designs ness classes are often called "exercise in Weaving and Yarn Studio,156 Wiest Dr. disguise.” They mix low intensity and $35.

Material list supplied online. Regishigh intensity moves for an interval tration Deadline: 1/14/16. style, calorie burning fitness party set to world rhythms.

Sushi with Miho Horikoshi. Learn to make Maki sushi, California rolls, TemaTuesdays, 5 - 6 p.m. Starts 1/12/16, 11 rizushi “ball sushi,” and sushi rice. Miho sessions at the Estes Park Elementary will show and explain different kinds of School Gym. $55. No Minimum Class Size. Registration Deadline: 1/12/16 (the seaweed, and introduce other popular sushi styles. first night of class) Monday 1/25/16, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Estes Boot Camp with Julie Bunton Park Middle School Kitchen. $38. Fee Boot Camp is a high intensity interval includes all supplies. Minimum Class training class that combines strength Size: 6.

Registration Deadline: 1/18/16. training with cardio bursts. This class Intermediate Spanish with Jose can be modified to fit all ages and abiliAlmeida. This class has a conversational ties. Thursdays, 3:45 - 4:30 p.m. Starts 1/14/16, 10 sessions (No BootCamp Jan- focus, with as much language and cultural immersion as possible. uary 21) in the Estes Park High School Health Room. $55. No Minimum Class Mondays, 5:30 - 7 p.m. Starts 1/25/16, Size. Registration Deadline: 1/14/16 (the 13 sessions (no class March 28). Estes first night of class) Park High School Rm 303. $95. No MinWatercolor Madness with Greg Miles. imum Class Size. Registration Deadline:1/25/16 (the first night of class).

This class will cover the basics: water, gravity, pigment, light & shadow, and Beginner Spanish with Jose Almeida. value. Participants are encouraged to This introductory class has a conversaplay, have an open mind, and be willing tional focus, with as much language and

cultural immersion as possible.

Tuesdays, 5:30 - 7 p.m. Starts 1/26/16, 12 sessions (no class 02/15, 03/28). Estes Park High School Rm 303. $95. No Minimum Class Size. Registration Deadline: 1/26/16 (the first night of class).

Needle and Nuno Felting Intro with Rebecca Gilberto. Felting is the perfect project for the deep winter mountain months. Finished projects include a vase, a scarf, and an original piece of art in a variety of colors and textures.

Wednesdays, 5 - 6:30 p.m. Starts 2/10/16, 3 sessions. Estes Park Middle School Art Room. $30. Fee includes all supplies. Minimum Class Size 8. Registration Deadline: 2/3/16.

Be My Sushi Valentine with Miho Horikoshi. Bring your sweetheart, your best friend, your mom... whoever you want to roll Valentines sushi with! Learn to make Maki sushi, California rolls, Temarizushi “ball sushi”, and sushi rice.

Friday, 2/12/16, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Estes Park Middle School Kitchen.

Minimum Class Size: 6. $38 per person.

Fee includes all supplies. Registration deadline: 2/5/16.

Writing Memoirs with Pat Nelson. Get started on your own memoir. Use time inside and outside of class to write drafts. Then, review and critique your draft with your peers and the instructor.

Wednesdays, 1 - 2:30 p.m. Starts 2/17/16, 6 sessions. The Senior Center. $68 ($54 for EPSCC Inc Members).

Minimum Class Size: 7. Registration Deadline: 2/10/16. *This program is cosponsored by The Town of Estes Park Senior Services and Outreach. Registration must be made in person at the Senior Center.

Essential Creative Arts Expression Art and Writing with Patti Glasgow. Expressive art is mostly about process rather than product. Gain the tools necessary to put your voice into your creative practice.

Wednesdays, 7 - 9 p.m. Starts 2/17/16, 6 sessions. $95. Fee includes all supplies.

Sacred Space, Top of the Old Church Shops, Minimum Class Size: 5. Registration Deadline: 2/10/16.

Three Bags Full: Knitted Purse Sampler with Deb Coombs. Add useful knitting skills to your advanced beginning repertoire: use of double pointed needles, making ruffles, eyelets, bobbles, decreasing, following a simple pattern, making a swirled decrease and an I-cord.

Thursdays, 4:30 - 6:30 pm. Starts 2/25/16, 3 sessions. Neota Designs Weaving and Yarn Studio, 156 Wiest Dr. $30 Fee does not include materials, see material list online. Minimum Class Size: 6. Registration Deadline: 2/18/15.

The American Civil War with Jeff Arnold. The recent centennial of the American Civil War caused remembrance, reflection, discussion, and controversy in this country. This class will tackle lingering questions, and teach the

military and political aspects of the Civil War. Thursdays, 4 - 5 p.m. Starts 3/3/16, 4 sessions. Estes Park Middle School Rm 215. $43 ($33 for EPSCC Inc Members)* Minimum Class Size: 10 Registration Deadline: 2/24/16. *This program is cosponsored by The Town of Estes Park Senior Services and Outreach. Registration must be made in person at the Senior Center.

Intro to Jewelry Metalsmithing with Michele Throne. Learn how to use a jeweler's saw and files to create shapes in copper, and brass for pendants and/or earrings. Stamping and patina techniques will be taught to give the metal texture and contrast.

Saturday, 4/30/16, 10 am - 1:30 pm.

Estes Park High School Art Room 232 $70. Fee includes supplies. Minimum Class Size: 4. Registration Deadline: 4/22/16 (Earth Day) Youth Classes Sculpture Explorations for Elementary School Students with Ilah Reynar.

Students will explore three types of sculpture mediums: wire, ceramic clay, and paper clay. They will make a project in each medium and then create a more developed sculpture in the medium of their choice.

Fridays, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Starts 1/15/16, 6 sessions. Estes Park Elementary School Art Room. $36. Fee includes all supplies.

Registration Deadline: 1/8/16.

Drivers Ed-St. Vrain Valley School District (SVVSD) Tuesday and Thursdays, 6-9 p.m. Starts 3/22/16, 10 (no classes March 29 or 31/Spring Break) sessions. Estes Park High School Rm 203. $395. Go online for more information and links to SVVSD. Comic Books for High School Students with Peter Gaustad. Create a character of your own and a world for it to inhabit. Work to create a four-page comic book using pencils, pen and ink.

Wednesdays, 3:30-5 p.m. Starts 1/20/16, 8 sessions. Estes Park High School Rm 110. $84. Fee includes all supplies. Minimum Class Size: 6. Registration Deadline: 1/13/16.

Felting for Middle School Students with Rebecca Gilberto. Kids love to felt!

They can mix and match materials, scribble in three dimensions, pull apart and assemble. Students will use cookie cutters to cut shapes, a balloon as a mold for a vase and generally be set loose with a wild variety of colors and textures.

Wednesdays, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. Starts 2/10/16, 3 sessions. Estes Park Middle School Art Room $25. Fee includes all supplies. Minimum Class Size: 8. Registration Deadline: 2/3/16. Find more information about these classes and how to register online. www.EstesOutreach.org It is Time to Engage!

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It’s All About Change

To The Editor: Perhaps you are one that reads the SunTo The Editor: which sometimes seems to be filled only day comics and often can relate to a couwith adversity and sadness. Mr. Lanple of them. Pickles or All In The FamWe are part-time residents of Estes caster and others from the community ily?...or maybe even Dilbert! This past Park and had the pleasure of attending Sunday, I thought Dilbert had been helped support the oil lamps atop the the first ever Hanukkah Menorah lightMenorah to prevent them from toppling elected ‘Chairman of the Board’ of the ing held here on December 9. Many sector of Estes Park that instigates in the wind. The Rabbi and his crew, thanks to Mayor Bill Pinkham, Town changes in and around our town.

Administrator Frank Lancaster, Chief of who drove up from Fort Collins, brought The comic strip goes like this: Police Wes Kufeld, Fire Chief Scott Dor- hot chocolate, tasty latkes (potato panScene #1: Dilbert says to his employees cakes), chocolates, and dreidels (tradiman, and Mayor Pro-Tem Wendy “You must learn to embrace change.”

Koenig for their thoughtful and enthusi- tional Hanukkah spinning tops) for Scene #2: The guy in the red shirt raises everyone in attendance. The crowd then astic support and participation in this his hand to question: “Can we change lovely Bond Park event. Dozens of Estes joined together to sing joyful and uplift- anything we want to change?” ing Hanukkah songs. We hope this beresidents braved the blustery evening Scene #3: “No, you don’t get to say what comes an annual event. We look forward the changes are. I do that!” Dilbert is wind and cold to join Rabbi Yerachmiel Gorelik from the Chabad Jewish Center to participating in other upcoming holi- stern with his response. day events in town, and are proud to be of Northern Colorado who, along with Scene #4: Pointed-hair girl: “Will that part of a community filled with such situation ever change?” the Mayor, led the ceremony. Mayor Pinkham and Rabbi Gorelik lit the lights sharing and caring people.

Scene #5: Dilbert, speaking with his micro-management voice, “No!” Sometogether, and each spoke of the imporSara and Harley Rotbart one in the nearby cubical calls out “Why tance of bringing light and joy to a world not? You said change is good.” And then, a quieter voice is heard, “Change is good.”

Scene #6: Dilbert: “For other people.”

His words continue to the next scene…

“So embrace it or I’ll fire you.” Wally and friends, from their nearby cubical, shout in sarcastic voices…“We love change!”

I have heard many times throughout the past few years, by locals and visitors alike: Estes Park has too many things (changes) going on. First, the Loop which continues to draw more negative than positive comments two years or more since the inception of the thought.

About the same time , more or less, was Town Administrator Frank Lancaster (brown coat, back to camera) and comthe Event Center, which reports losing munity members hold Hanukkah oil lamps atop the Menorah for the large money which may be normal for the crowd to see. Courtesy photos first two to three years or more, but still not meeting its planned contribution to

the Town. The Stanley Hotel is constantly before the Town Board and other commissions with requests for changes and more variances…asking for more favors than a child’s wants at Christmas time … “because money is tight” …and, what will we have when it’s all finished? I do believe in the Community Center as it will serve our community, year round and especially with the EP Senior Center and Museum outgrowing their current facilities. However, this facility passed by a narrow margin. I am glad to see EPIC on board again..it has been in the making for ten years or more and in my opinion, a much needed venue. I find it interesting how grants are awarded… and now, the Downtown Plan. Are people never satisfied? Even though some grants come from the federal government (they say), we are still paying the price tag in more ways than one.

Do you ever think what our guests and residents liked about the town 15-25 years ago when we didn’t have the things we have now or are planned for the future? And, what will it be 15-25 years from now. Maybe we’ll be using and enjoying the Barnes Dance!

On a different note of information: Several weeks ago the Town asked for applicants for 11-15 positions for the Steering Committee for the Downtown Plan for Estes. It is my understanding 24 residents applied. The team of two trustees and three staff interviewed and recommended a husband/wife team who just happened to be Greg Rosener and Cyd Springer. Greg is the front man for John Cullen and the Stanley Hotel. Does this make sense to any one?

Pat Newsom Estes Park

Betty Dutton

Rabbi Gorelik and Mayor Pinkham light the Hanukkah lights.

Quentin Younglund Celebration Of Life All friends and neighbors of Quentin Younglund & family are invited to a celebration of his life on Sunday December 27th at 2 p.m. at the Presbyterian Community Church of the Rockies.

The Younglunds would like to extend their thanks to all the many friends & businesses that have shown their support during this difficult time.

Estes Park resident Betty Dutton died at her home on Wednesday December 9, 2015 surrounded by family. She was 89 years old. Betty Jane Pierce was born December 13, 1925 in Oakland, CA. Her adoptive parents were Frederick and Clara (Ellis) Pierce. Betty grew up in California, moved to New Jersey in the 1950s, then to Detroit, Berkley, and Fresno before settling in Lawrence, KS for 30 years. She received a Bachelor’s Degree in Teaching from the University of CA at Berkley and a Master’s Degree in Student Personnel Administration from Columbia University in New York. On January 27, 1950 Betty married Edward P. Dutton in Berkley, CA. Betty started her career as a counselor in public education and dedicated her professional time to teaching those who could benefit from her gifts, including pregnant Hispanic girls in the San Joaquin Valley who had been banned from public education. She became involved in alternative education, which became the foundation for what is known today as charter schools. She was always involved in the art commu-

nity where she lived. In Lawrence, Betty started the Art Center and Art Co-op and was a member of the Older Women’s League.

Betty and her husband helped start L.I.N.K. (Lawrence Interdenominational Nutrition Kitchen).

She was also President of the Women’s International Movement for Peace and Freedom. In Estes Betty was a member of the League of Women Voters Board of Directors and taught art classes at the Estes Park Senior Center. Betty’s hobbies included watercolor painting and print making. Betty is survived by her son Mark Dutton of Olympia, WA, daughter Katy Hochstetler and her husband Tom of Estes Park, four grandchildren and four great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Edward who died December 20, 2002. Memorials in Betty’s name can be made to Crossroads Ministry, Salud Clinic or Hospice of the Estes Valley in care of Allnutt Funeral Service 1302 Graves Ave. Estes Park, CO 80517. See www.allnutt.com to send a message to Betty’s family.

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Employment

Employment

ESTES PARK SCHOOL DISTRICT R-3 Head Custodian

Estes Park School District R-3 is accepting applications for one full-time, year-round HEAD CUSTODIAL position. Salary range is $13.53 to $15.31 per hour, with benefits. The successful candidate must be able to pass a drug test, background check, and physical demands/lift test. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age, eligible to work in the U.S., and possess a high school diploma or GED. Apply online at www.applitrack.com/estesschools/onlineapp.

Only online applications are accepted.

Position open until filled. Contact John Bryant with questions: 970-586-7406 3601.

ESTES PARK SCHOOL DISTRICT R-3 IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

SALES TERRITORY MANAGER

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

Estes Park Program Coordinator Partners Mentoring Youth is a non-profit agency that matches youth ages 7-17, who are facing extraordinary life challenges, in one-to-one mentoring relationships with adult volunteers. Part time position with benefits, located in our Estes Park office. For the right candidate, there is potential to combine position with neighboring youth service agency to create full time position.

Responsible for overall program implementation in the Estes Park Community: creating and supporting one-to-one matches involving youth and adult volunteers, efficient operation of the Estes Park Satellite Office, program marketing and outreach, management of an Estes Park Advisory Council, coordinating fund-raising events in Estes Park and limited grant writing.

A bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in a human service related field, prior experience working with youth and Estes Park residency preferred.

Self-starter, motivated, organized, detail oriented, creative, ability to relate to a broad spectrum of the community, work independently, manage multiple projects, willing to solicit community for volunteers, donations or other services, and be a team player.

Bi-lingual English/Spanish preferred. Fund-raising and/or non-profit management experience a plus.

Silver Saddle

Now Hiring YEAR ROUND BREAKFAST / HOUSEKEEPING Part of the shifts will be breakfast.

Part of the shifts will be housekeeping. Must be able to work shifts between the hours of 5am and 4pm. Includes some light cooking as well as customer contact.

Must be a non-smoker.

Apply in person -orsend resume

Seasonal & Part Time (PT) Positions Housekeepers Lifeguards (Jan. start) Special Events Assistant (PT) Overviews & applications are on our website: ymcarockies.org/work (970) 586-3341 x1032

$12.00/ per hour.

Includes a sign-on bonus.

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

January 3, 2016 jobs@partnersmentoringyouth.org - OR Partners Mentoring Youth Attn: Human Resources 530 S. College Ave., Unit 1 Fort Collins, CO 80524 Fax: 970.484.7127 NO CALLS OR WALK-INS PLEASE

Year Round Positions Assistant Chef PM Executive Chef/Kitchen Manager Housekeeping Crew Leader International Programs Director

LIBRARY ASSISTANT

20 Hours / week

DATE POSTED: November 19, 2015

SALARY: $12.50 hour. Non-benefitted.

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

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

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WHAT YOU DO: Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re the essence of a patronâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s welcoming experience at the first-floor service desk, ensuring a great visit and a fond farewell.

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

You possess communication skills extraordinaire.

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

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

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

Now Hiring For:

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

The Discovery & Coyote Lodges hiring for front desk, night auditor, grounds and maintenance positions.

Looking for self starters with a good team player attitude.

Must be able to work weekends and holidays.

Year round, full or part time.

Good season bonuses.

Send resume or list of work history to mgmt@estesdiscoverylodge.com

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RENTALS

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The Town of Estes Park is accepting applications for:

Flood Recovery Planner Technician Planning Division Hiring Range $19.41 - $22.80 per hour Non-Exempt Position Close Date: January 6, 2016

Flood Recovery Project Associate Public Works Dept.

Hiring Range $22.34 - $26.25 per hour Non-Exempt Position Close Date: January 4, 2016

Flood Recovery Project Manager (Civil Engineer II) Public Works Dept.

Hiring Range $2,389.60 - $2,688.80 bi-weekly salary Exempt Position Close Date: January 4, 2016

Communications Center Manager Police Department Hiring Range $2,623.30 - $3,213.54 bi-weekly salary Exempt Position Close Date: Open Until Filled

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

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

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

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

Visit Estes Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Police Officer I Police Department Hiring Range $25.85 – $28.44 per hour Non-Exempt Position Close Date: Open Until Filled

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

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

Administrative Assistant

This position will greet clients, answer phones, schedule appointments, track office workflow, collect statistical data and create reports, assist with bookkeeping, filing, and other duties as assigned. Candidate must be articulate, able to follow established procedures, and be comfortable working with confidential information. Working knowledge of MS Office (Outlook, Word, & Excel) and social media required. Must pass a background check.

Safehouse Advocate

Are you self-motivated and a hard worker?

We need a part-time

Housekeeper for our small cabin resort.

-Your own cabin on site $450 month -Above average pay -Extensive housekeeping experience -Bilingual a plus -No pets, no smoking, no drugs

If this sounds like what you are looking for, please call us at (970) 586-4543

SERVICES Winter Rentals Cleaning starting immediately through May 25. 1, 2 & 3 Professional Reliable bedroom homes. Call 303Cleaning Services. We 435-0110 Custom 3200 sq. ft. 4 specialize in vacation BR/3ba Home on 16 acres rentals & and vacant in the North End. 3 car rentals. All of our work garage. W/D, 2 gas stoves, is %100 guaranteed.

Pets OK w/deposit.1 year Call for a free estimate lease. N/S, N/mmj, Decks 970-302-5375 and the best Views in the Piano Tuning valley.$3000/month. First and last month plus $1000 sec/dep. Ed 970-218-0053 Susan Novy, local piano tuner. Call for appt.

FOR RENT 577-1755 Escape the snow & wind in Pet Care Green Valley Arizona.

2bd, 2 ba. Deeply discounted rent. Call Tom Maher at 520-360-6181

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

Call Pat, 303-947-4569

Condos

(Town employment application required)

This position will work with survivors of domestic violence and their children in residential facility. Will be responsible for residential program and maintaining safehouse. Must have crisis intervention and case management skills as well as experience working with people experiencing trauma who may have multiple issues.

Must pass a background check.

Volunteer Opportunity

This volunteer position provides crisis advocacy services to survivors of crime and trauma. Advocates carry pagers and respond to crisis calls in the evenings and weekends. There is no paid compensation but lots of gratification! Training provided. Must pass a background check.

Send, email or fax resume

by January 4 to: ESTES VALLEY CRISIS ADVOCATES P.O. Box 1287 Estes Park, CO 80517 Phone 970-577-9781 Fax 866-295-3597 director@estesvalleyvictimadvocates.org

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2 BD, 1 BA condos, 928 sq ft.1 yr lease / short term lease variable rates. Call Real Living - 1st Choice Real Estate Services at: 970-669-9696. Equal Opportunity Housing 2BDR, 1.5BA condo.

Beautiful views, immaculate. N/S, N/P. $1250/mo.

Call Sandy 303-564-2969 or 303-450-0750

For Rent or Buy for $339,000. 3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath condo. 1648 sq ft, fireplace, 2 car garage, N/S, N/P, Washer/Dryer. $1700/mo + util + dep. 1 yr lease. Email: info@estesresort.com or 586-4476

Cabins Cabins for rent, near the YMCA, year round for employee housing. No dogs.

For more info call Mike- 970-480-5176 Glen Haven - Charming, 1BDR, well cared for - year round.

Call 303-444-0104

Commercial Rentals 450 square foot office/heated storage for only $350 per month plus utilities. High ceilings. Perfect for tradesman. 970586-2950 River Front Office space 970-586-1700

Domestically Wild Canine Spa (970)480-7011 Certified ALL BREED Show and Pet Styles GENTLE DESHEDS Effective DENTALS Humanity B4 Vanity

Professional Pet Care in Your Home!

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

Renee 970-232-6231

Caregiving Foot/Nail Care Incl. foot soak, toenail cutting, callus removal, massage. Clinic and home visits.

Cynthia Soguero, RN The “FOOT CARE NURSE” 970-443-8494

Other-Misc Affordable Services Snow Removal, Gutter cleaning, Firewood. Call Charles at 970-689-9439

Need Help Around The House? I do household chores, yard work, housekeeping, run errands, auto detailing & yes... I do windows! I am a long time resident having now lived in Estes Park for 38 yrs!

Plenty of references!

Call Janice at 970-215-6612.

Let me help you!

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Call or text 970-214-3622

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FREE ITEMS -Twin-sized mattress, with designs for kids, clean and in good condition.

-Robust overhead, supported, two-person (adults or kids) stained wooden swing, with adjustable ropes which can attach to eye bolts under a porch overhang.

Call David at 970-5863776 to arrange a pickup.

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Commercial Spaces for sale and lease.

Call Eric. Anderson Realty. 586-2950

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

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

Enjoy the Views on Prospect Mountain NE W

3BR/2.5BA home on Prospect Mountain.

Private master level w/ soaking tub, walk in closet, skylights, loft & balcony. Large sun room w/ mountain views. G/R w/ vaulted ceilings, stone F/P & walkout to 28 x12 private deck. Plenty of storage in kitchen & oversized laundry room. Unfinished LL w/ roughed in 1/2 bath + attached 2 car garage completes this special package. $379,000 1350 Prospect Mountain

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

Great Value in Prospect Estates

Huge Views welcome you to this spacious 2957sf home w/ greatroom, stone fireplace, hardwood flooring & soaring wood ceilings. View windows everywhere to take in views of Longs, Meeker and Twins. Four bed/ three bath floorplan, with private master suite, home office plus family/rec/theatre room. Two decks, huge 3-car garage w/ RV bay and room for all your toys, & a concrete driveway. $499,000 1610 Prospect Estates Drive

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Privacy and Views

Estes Park Living at It’s Best

• 35 Acres w/ Gated Entrance • Driveway with 2 Building Sites • Septic & Electricity • 2- 2500 Gallon Cisterns • 360 Degree Views

• To-Be- Built 3 Bed/ 3Bath • Main Level Master • Open Floor Greatroom • Deck to Enjoy the Views • Contract Now & Choose the Finishes!

$305,000 456 Storm Mountain Drive

$515,000 1145 Fish Creek Road

Mountain & Water Views on the Golf Course • 4 Bedroom/ 3 Bath • Kitchen w/ Granite & Stainless • Hardwood Floors • Many Outdoor Living Spaces • Right on the Golf Course $598,500 466 Skyline Drive

Cottage on the River!

• 2 Bedroom/ 1 Bath • Open Kitchen/Living Room • Peaceful River Sounds & Views • Sunny Patio with Views of Wildlife • Fly Fishing Right Outside $249,000 2458 US Highway 34

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

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

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

Lot 6 Lakota Court • 1.2 Acres Borders Open Space • Easy Building Site • City Utilities • Close to Town • Views and Wildlife all Around $129,000 Lot 6 Lakota Court

Explore all of Estes Park at www.FirstColoradoRealty.com