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Learn More About The Fish Hatchery Workforce Housing Project Winter Trolley Holiday Schedule The Town's free Winter Trolley will be observing the following holiday schedule: Friday, December 24: Regular service (Noon - 6 p.m.)

Saturday, December 25: No service Sunday, December 26: Regular service (Noon - 6 p.m.)

Friday, December 31: Regular service (Noon - 6 p.m.)

Saturday, January 1: Regular service (10 a.m. - 6 p.m.)

Sunday, January 2: Regular service (Noon - 6 p.m.)

For the complete Winter Trolley schedule and route information, please visit www.estes.org/shuttles.

Xcel Energy Customers In Estes Park Reporting Scam Calls From Xcel Energy: Scammers claiming to be from Xcel Energy are contacting our customers by phone, email, and in person. They are attempting to trick our customers into paying money with the threat of consequences (such as their power being turned off) if they do not comply. Estes Park News has heard of several residents being contacted.

If you have any doubt about the authenticity of someone claiming to be with Xcel Energy and asking for payment, we recommend that you hang up and check your account status using My Account or our mobile app.

Xcel Energy Customer Service 800-895-4999 Business Solutions Center 800-481-4700

The Town of Estes Park and America West Housing Solutions invite community members to discuss the future Fish Hatchery Workforce Housing project.

Two public meetings in Mid-January will offer a chance for participants to hear from team members about the project site and the early phases of project planning, as well as ask questions and share comments.

The first opportunity to engage will be an open house at the Historic Fall River Hydroplant Museum, located at 1754 Fish Hatchery Rd., Saturday, Jan. 15 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Please dress for the weather, as the Museum doors will remain open for public health reasons. Light refreshments will be provided. Anyone interested in the project is encouraged to attend.

In addition to the open house, a virtual presentation will take place Tuesday, Jan. 18 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. via Zoom. Join the Zoom Webinar at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87152888961 A recording of this

meeting will be posted to www.estes.org/fishhatchery Jan. 19.

Earlier this year, the Town of Estes Park sought a qualified developer through a competitive process to partner with the Town to plan for and construct a workforce housing development on the Town-owned Fish Hatchery property, located on Fish Hatchery Road. The current vision is a development that could have a mix of for-sale and rental workforce housing units, and the potential for selective site amenities, to attract and retain workers in the Estes Valley area. The first step in the process is an extensive site analysis to better understand site-specific conditions and possibilities. It is important to hear from community members early on regarding their needs, concerns, ideas, and priorities.

For more information, please visit www.estes.org/fishhatchery or contact Assistant Town Administrator Jason Damweber at 970-577-3707 or jdamweber@estes.org.

Town Of Estes Park Christmas And New Year’s closures Town of Estes Park local government facilities will be closed Thursday, Dec. 23 and Friday, Dec. 24 for the Christmas holiday. Staff will resume normal operating hours Monday, Dec. 27. Town facili-

ties will also be closed Friday, Dec. 31 for the New Year’s Day holiday, resuming normal operating hours Monday, Jan. 3.

Larimer Co. Christmas Holiday Closure Larimer County Offices are closed Dec. the Larimer County Landfill closes at 24, 2021 in observance of the Christmas 2:30 p.m., and remains closed Dec. 25th.

Holiday. The District Attorney’s Office Critical services at Larimer County are closes at noon on Dec. 23, 2021 and re- not disrupted by closures. mains closed on Dec. 24th. On Dec. 24th,

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Thank You For Your Support Of The Blue Santa Program The Blue Santa program is sponsored by the Town of Estes Park’s Police Department Auxiliary. This year, Blue Santa was able to make deliveries to over 100 disabled, shut-in, and elderly community members that needed a little extra holiday cheer. Over $250 worth of goods was delivered to each recipient. The monetary donations and generosity of the Estes Valley community made this possible and brought a smile to those in

need. The Estes Park Police Department and the Estes Park Police Department Auxiliary extend their heartfelt thanks to everyone who donated to this Program, and wish everyone a happy, healthy, and joyous holiday season.

Questions should be directed to Captain Corey Pass at the Estes Park Police Department, at 970-577-3828 or cpass@estes.org.

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

On November 11 at 5:37 p.m. police were called to the 600 block of Moccasin Circle Drive where they contacted a 32 year old Estes Park male and charged him with felony menacing and felony assault.

On December 16 at 7:34 p.m. police were once again called to the same residence in the 600 block of Moccasin Circle Drive where they encountered a barricaded subject (the same 32 year old Estes Park male in the above case). The male was wanted on eight active warrants from Estes Park and other Colorado agencies including assault in the second degree-(strangulation in relation to domestic violence), vehicular eluding, felony menacing, possession of weapons by previous offender, assault, reckless driving and reckless endangerment. The male was arrested and transported to the Larimer County Jail after being issued another summons for failure to leave premise upon request of a peace officer. The District Attorney's Office for the Eighth Judicial District is now responsible for this case. No further information will be provided by the Estes Park Police Department.

On December 17 at 12:37 p.m. police contacted a 39 year old male from Estes Park in the 1200 block of Big Thompson Ave. The male was charged with possession of methamphetamine and later released on a summons.

On December 17 at 4:34 p.m. police were called to Moraine Avenue at Crags Drive where they arrested a 17 year old juvenile male from Northglenn, CO. He was charged with reckless driving and illegal possession/consumption of alcohol by a minor and later released on a summons to the custody of his parents.

Also involved in this case was a 16 year old juvenile male from Superior, CO and a 16 year old juvenile male from Fort Collins, CO. They were arrested and released to their parents with summonses for illegal possession/consumption of alcohol by a minor.

On December 18 at 4:20 p.m. police stopped a 52 year old male driver from Boulder, Colorado in the 600 block of North St. Vrain Avenue. They found the driver to be under the influence of alcohol and charged him with DUI and careless driving. He was transported to the Larimer County Jail.

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

During the week of December 12, the Estes Valley Fire Protection District (EVFPD) responded to 11 calls for serv-

ice. This included: • Emergency medical (assist EPH): 4 • Gas Leak: 1 • Alarm Activation: 4 • Powerline Down: 1 • Motor Vehicle Crash: 1 www.estesvalleyfire.org

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Secure And Accurate Election To all Estes Valley Voters: Is our Larimer County Clerk and Recorder doing a good job ensuring accurate and secure elections?

On November 23, 2021, Matt Crane, Executive Director of the Colorado County Clerks Association, wrote a guest commentary for the Denver Post that addresses citizens’ concerns about election fraud. To read Crane’s letter, go to www.denverpost.com/2021/11/23/ colorado-elections-security-opinion.

On behalf of the League of Women Voters of Estes Park, we the board are writing to affirm our support for the election results from the Larimer County Clerk and Recorder’s office in 2020 and 2021. We believe that our elections in Larimer County are secure and that all verified ballots are correctly delivered to the Secretary of

State’s office. It is unfortunate that others in Colorado and across the country are working to undermine our state’s county clerks’ work by claiming that voter fraud is resulting in wrong election results.

Sincerely, Acting President Cherie Martin, Secretary Liz Zornes, Treasurer Bonnie Seals, Director, Communications Amy Shilling Director, Membership Kathy Long Director, Voter Service Robin Converse Director, Programs Randy Maharry Director, Recycling Cathy Aper Webmaster Mary Sampson Our League proudly serves the community as a nonpartisan education and advocacy organization, neither supporting nor opposing individual candidates or political parties at any level of government.

For more information see www.lwv-estespark.org

Drop Off Christmas Trees Dec. 27 Jan. 21 At The Fairgrounds 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. 27 through Jan. 21, except Dec. 31 when the Town is closed for observation of 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.

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Estes Park Health Protected Sensitive Data Before Ransomware Attack On A Major HR Services Provider Estes Park Health has implemented downtime procedures for processing payroll and timesheets after the human resources management company Ultimate Kronos Group experienced a cyberattack December 11. EPH and thousands of other businesses use Kronos for timekeeping and scheduling.

Despite the ransomware attack on Ultimate Kronos Group, all operations at Estes Park Health are continuing uninterrupted.

While the specific cause of the Kronos shutdown has not been announced, it may be related to a global cyber vulnerability that was made public on Thursday, December 9. When Estes Park Health Information Technology was notified of this newly discovered, global software vulnerability, the team immediately shut

off protected and disconnected information systems that were potentially vulnerable from outside access.

Because EPH IT had already shut off and disconnected potentially vulnerable software and connections, and because no personal information is kept in the Kronos system, no employee or patient data was ever placed at risk.

Estes Park Health was using Kronos for timekeeping and payroll services to produce payroll due on Friday, December 17, and these services are now not available, potentially for many weeks.

In response, an EPH team from finance, HR, and IT implemented previously prepared backup 'downtime' procedures, prepared for just such system outages. As a result, EPH employees will be paid on time in this holiday season.

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Enjoy The 2021 Yuletide Lights Driving Tour In Estes Park This Holiday Season!

Visit festively decorated Estes Park local businesses and residential houses on a self-guided driving tour! Grab some hot chocolate from a local coffee shop and hop in the car to enjoy this tour of

Estes Park community members who want to share their holiday spirit with you!

Check out the tour map at www.visitestespark.com/holiday-lights/

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A Gift To The Community

I will take a step forward here and tell you a story that Bill Smith recently By: Helen Matzke And if he didn’t know someone it was shared at his retirement celebration on The year was 1990 and I had responded usually because they were new in town December the 11th. Bill originally started and he always made it a point to introto an Allnutt Funeral Service ad which working for the Allnutt family at the duce himself and any Allnutt employee stated that they were looking for a partGoodrich Chapel in Fort Collins but time secretary to work Monday through that might be with him. then he was transferred to Estes Park to Friday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Afstart a new ter reading the ad I chapel. Busithought to myself that it ness was would be the perfect job quite slow for because Thomas and the first years Stephen were both young in Estes Park and in elementary school. so Bill AllThese hours would allow nutt sugme to take them to school gested that before work and finish the Bill (Smith) day in time to pick them go out into up after school. the commuSo, August of 1990, I nity and start started working for Allmeeting peonutt under the superviple and besion of my boss, Bill come inSmith. Little did I know volved in that not long after I different started working there Bill Bill Smith, Helen Matzke and Rick Allnutt.

Photo taken by Richard Matzke service orwould realize that I could ganizations, At the time that I began my job with meet with families and also sing at servwhich he certainly did! ices. He asked if I would be interested in Allnutt their office was on Highway 7 I feel that God has blessed me with two right next to NAPA Auto Parts. It was a learning the ropes of the funeral home different gifts: the gift of compassion family-owned funeral home and they and I told him “yes.” Thus transpired a and the gift of encouragement, but it was time of training that led to experiencing were into the fifth generation with Rick through the daily example and leaderthe daily aspects of working in a funeral Allnutt being the youngest member of ship of watching and listening to Bill the family to work in the business. home.

Smith interact with families that I truly There was absolutely no question why After I met Bill and started working at became aware of what people go through Allnutt it was very evident that he knew the Allnutt family owned several funeral when they lose a loved one. Bill always lots of people in Estes Park. If I was with homes in Northern Colorado. They knew what to do, what to say and how to were a compassionate and caring family take care of families. It didn’t matter how Bill out and about doing funeral work who loved and took the very best care of their loved one had died. The important there was hardly ever a time when we families during their time of need. ran into someone that he didn’t know. thing was that he was going to offer the

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best services that Allnutt could provide.

And that’s what he did! Bill Smith has been a gift to the Estes Park community.

He is not leaving the community, but he has retired from a job that he was so passionate about and I know that it is going to be difficult for a lot of folks to accept that he will no longer be directing funerals and memorial services. Saying that his retirement is well-deserved would be an understatement.

I want to personally thank Bill for being a great boss and for being a wonderful example for me. My husband, Richard and I have both been retired for a little over three years now and during my work life I had many jobs, but Allnutt by far was the most rewarding job I ever had and I owe a lot of that to Bill Smith and the Allnutt family. Bill and Jack Allnutt have both been deceased for a while. I had the pleasure of knowing both of them during my time working at the funeral home. I also want to thank Rick Allnutt for his leadership and friendship over the years.

To the Estes Park community I would like to say that during my time at Allnutt I met many families and made lots of friends for life. I know that you will miss having Bill Smith at the funeral home, but Eric Scott has been working with Bill for the past five years and he will be able to assist you if there is a death in your family. Congratulations, Bill Smith! Best wishes on your retirement as you spend time with your two sons, your daughter and your grandkids.

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December Member Story: The Mulherns

By: Donna Carlson, Executive Director

In the early 1980s with three small boys, Liz and Dick Mulhern started a small business in Estes Park providing pack and ship services to the community. Park Express had the town’s first fax machine (if you need to look up what that is, it’s a device that provides a facsimile of a document on a thin, curly piece of paper). They launched merchant services in the town with the first credit card terminals. Dick also drew a weekly cartoon for the Trail Gazette, like this: This venture had a solid business model and a necessary service, but they weren’t able to make it. I asked what was missing.

“We didn’t know of any support in the business community as young, first time business owners in the 80s,” Liz told me.

“Housing was more affordable then, but it would have been helpful to be more connected with the business community.” Without a stable year-round business, they packed up their family and moved to Phoenix where there was a more established market for the merchant bankcard business. In Phoenix they also began investing in rental properties as well as vocational rentals.

They arrived back in Estes Park in 2013, the week of the flood, and purchased a home that was a little soggy from being flooded. Their ability to operate the lower level of their home as a Bed and Breakfast allows them to afford living in Estes Park. This is what many in town are learning now is an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU). There are many property owners who rely on these ADUs to offset their mortgage in a real estate investment that is their primary means of retirement.

I met another business owner who purchased several vacation rentals as a retirement investment after 20 years in job

he loves that doesn’t come with benefits.

A primary home with an ADU is a valid way for someone to enter the housing market in Estes Park.

They also invested in a downtown loft and a new townhome – which were sold and reinvested into a duplex. They then waited two years for a vacation rental license.

They received their license on one half of the duplex and were waiting on the license for the second half when the Town Board cast a vote in September of this year to limit the transferability of a vacation rental license to the existing stock of 322 vacation rentals. When the vote was cast, they were second in line for that license on the second half of their duplex and had two weeks to seal that license before the vote took effect.

Without transferability, they would have one half of a duplex that could be sold as a vacation rental and one half of a duplex that could not be sold as a vacation rental. This presented a dilemma.

Half of their investment was in the breach. It presented a business dilemma that was emotionally challenging to a couple that relied on these properties as their principal retirement investment.

“The Chamber provided us with connection, emotional support and information,” said Liz. “We were surrounded by quality people in the organization.”

Knowing they were not alone, they braved the wilderness. And just in time, they got the second license.

Looking back, the Mulhern’s knew their time in Phoenix was right for their kids in terms of education options and internships. But now they are home.

The Chamber values the contributions Dick and Liz make to the Chamber family and our Vacation Rental Council.

Thanks for your partnership, Mulherns!

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Pack 8 Finishes 2021 Popcorn Sale Strong With Three Top Ten Council Sellers

New Scholarship earners Jack Banker, Izaiah Nagl and Westin Weber.

The Estes Park Cub Scout Pack has completed another successful popcorn fundraising season. Last year was a challenge, but this year was incredible. The boys sold above and beyond the pack's expectations. They finished the sale by selling $44,780, which is approximately 2,500 bags of popcorn. This landed Pack 8 second in the Greater Wyoming-Longs Peak Council with 119 total selling units.

35% of the total sales go directly to the Pack to fund awards, camping trips, and pack activities such as Pinewood Derby.

35% also goes to our council to maintain our council camping facilities.

A major factor in the success of a sale is the ability to sell at storefronts. Thanks to the generous support of local businesses like The Country Supermarket, Claire's Restaurant, The Bank of Estes, The Wheel Bar, The Slab, Inkwell and Brew, Macdonald Book Shop, Simply Christmas, The Egg of Estes, and Tiny Town Sinclair, the Cub Scouts who chose to sell at storefronts were able to utilize booth sales for which we are immensely thankful.

Pack 8 is made up of 20 boys between first and fifth grade. This year every scout sold the $650 sale goal or more.

When a scout sells $1,000 or more they earn paid summer camp. This year 11 scouts sold $1,000 or more. When a scout sells $2,500 or more, they earn a scholarship fund and 4% of their sales will be deposited. This year the pack had six scouts sell at scholarship level, and we are very proud to have three that are new scholarship earners: Jack Banker, a second-grade Wolf Scout with $2,865 in sales, Izaiah Nagl, a third-grade Bear Scout with $3,177 in sales, and Westin Weber, a second grade Wolf Scout with $3,274 in sales.

We congratulate these boys on this huge accomplishment!

The Greater Wyoming-Longs Peak Council had 1,228 cub scouts and boy scouts selling popcorn. Placing among the top ten sellers at the council level is a

big achievement. This year the pack had three cub scouts reach this level which is a first for our pack. Tavin McGill, a third-grade Bear Scout, placed 7th in council with $5,530 in sales. Tristian Niemeyer, a fourth-grade Webelo Scout, placed 5th in Council with $5,720 in sales. Blake Ingram, a fourth-grade Webelo Scout, placed first in council with $8,521 in sales. Pack 8 is incredibly proud of these boys’ accomplishments and hard work.

Each year, Pack 8 chooses local first responders to donate popcorn as a way to say “Thank You” for their hard work and commitment to the community.

This year, the pack had so much donated popcorn that we were able to choose two places to donate. This year the cub scouts chose to donate popcorn to Allenspark Fire Department and the Estes Park Health Paramedic crew. We truly appreciate their dedication to our community.

Pack 8 would like to extend a big thank you to the community for their generous support of the Cub Scout program.

This includes parents, family members, leaders, committee members, and all of the customers who generously purchased and enjoyed these products.

Top Seller Blake Ingram and Top 3 Seller Tavin McGill, not pictured: Top 2 Seller Tristian Niemeyer.

Leaders taking pies: Frank Roberts, Jason Weber, Josh McGill and Kevin Ingram.

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T’was a few nights after the solstice, a time of quiet in our house. Nobody was up, and I mean nobody. We had the house all decorated for Christmas, including our stockings with the felt figures stitched on the front (candy cane, horn, train, drum, etc.) as was the style back mid-last century. We were hoping they would soon be bursting with gifts so we were careful to hang them securely from the fireplace mantel.

It was late. All over the neighborhood, kiddos were tucked in, dreaming of chocolate snowmen doing the moon walk. I was in my flannel pj’s; Joe still had his cap on after taking Chance out one last time before bed.

We talked softly as we wound down and got ready for a good night’s sleep.

(Thank goodness for the electric mattress warmer!)

Then, all of a sudden, we heard loud clunking and rattling out front. What the…? I was so startled I leapt out of bed and flew to the window. (Yikes, that floor was cold on my bare tootsies!) The moon beaming over the fresh snow was so bright, it was almost like daylight out there. When my eyes adjusted, I couldn’t believe what I saw: a team of what looked like miniature elk (I think they were elk, anyway) pulling a little golf cart on runners.

And there was this wee, old dude in the driver’s seat, whistling and shouting and making quite a ruckus. He was saying some nonsense about dashing and dancing and prancing…he even called one of the elk a vixen! (Da noive!) He mentioned a comet, and cupid up yonder. I think he was blitzed.

He was bellowing at his tiny elk, calling out, “Let’s get going! To the roof!” and “Dash away! All of you!” Like leaves whipping around in the Estes Park winds, they took off and swirled up to the roof, pulling this dude in the golf cart, which happened to be chock full of toys!

I lost sight of them of course—up on the roof—but in no time flat, I could hear them cavorting and pawing up there. Was this a dream? I shook my head and squeezed my eyes tight. (I needed to start this night over!) When I turned around to go back to bed, I was aghast to see the dude—yes, that dude—coming down our chimney! He was wearing one of those long fur coats like Robert Redford in Jeremiah Johnson and he was filthy from the ashes and soot he collected on the way down. (Ugh. I’d just had the rugs cleaned!) He was dragging a bundle of toys behind him, which he opened up

straight away.

Despite the tight squeeze and all that soot, he was having a merry old time!

His eyes twinkled, he had deep dimples when he smiled, his cheeks were rosy, and that nose—my goodness, it was red! (I told you I thought he was blitzed.) I don’t know how he did it but he managed to slide down the chimney without getting any soot on his snow-white beard, and the pipe between his teeth? It was lit! Smoke encircled his head like a wreath. (How did he do that?) I thought about mentioning that smoking is bad for his health, but when I saw his girth (his belly shook like a bowl full of jelly), I realized he wasn’t much concerned about his health. He was chubby and plump, which was fitting for a guy who was jolly and elf-like.

I couldn’t help but laugh—not at him, but with him. To top it off, this short, fat dude winked at me. Was he flirting?

Nope. There was no, “What’s your name, little lady?” (Probably because he already knew my name.) No chitchat (because he also knew if I’d been bad or good). The dude was there to work. He silently filled the stockings quick as a blink, then he scratched an itch on his nose, nodded goodbye, and somehow managed to squeeze himself up and out the chimney.

I could hear him up there, back on the roof. He jumped into the golf cart, whistled by putting a finger in each corner of his mouth (like you hear when you’re in a big crowd and somebody wants to get everyone’s attention), and the team of little elk flew off, pulling the cart with the dude in it, up and away. He didn’t say a word to me the whole time he was in our house, but as he drove out of sight I heard him exclaim, “Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good night!”

I stood in the quiet for a moment.

What to my wondering eyes had just appeared? I pondered as I caught a whiff of sweet cherry tobacco smoke.

“What was all that racket?” Joe mumbled as I crawled back into bed and snuggled up to his warmth.

“What racket?” I asked. He didn’t answer.

“Go back to sleep,” I whispered. “Tomorrow is Christmas and Santa won’t come until we’re deep in slumber.”

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

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Christmas Bird Count To Be Held On January 2nd The annual RMNP/Estes Park Christmas Bird Count will be held on January 2nd. It begins at 12:01 a.m. and ends at 11:59 p.m. that day. The count is a 15 mile circle, centered in the national park.

Participants simply count every individual bird that is seen that day, trying not to count the same individual bird more than once.

We will be meeting at the Estes Park Visitor’s Center on Hwy. 34 across from McDonald’s and Starbucks at 8:00 a.m.

At that time, areas will be divided up and birders will disperse to count the birds in their areas.

We will be meeting for lunch at the Hondius Room in the Estes Valley Library at 1:00 p.m. Bring your sack lunch.

For those of you that want to partici-

pate from home, you can count the birds at your feeders. This is very simple. All you have to do is begin counting the birds at sunrise and continue throughout the day, trying not to count the same bird more than once.

Keep a tally of the number of species you see, along with the number of individual birds you see. At the end of the day, simply send your totals to me at pymyowl@frii.com For those of you that have participated in the past and have a specific location that you counted previously, contact me and you’re welcome to count that area again this year.

Scott Rashid Director of CARRI pygmyowl@frii.com

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Free YMCA Day Passes In January

Calling all Estes Park area residents!

YMCA of the Rockies – Estes Park Center is offering free day passes for locals of the Estes Park area throughout the month of January. Local residents must bring their ID to the Sweet Memorial Program Building front desk in order to receive their day pass wristbands.

A day pass at YMCA of the Rockies – Estes Park Center includes ice skating and rental, snowshoeing, sledding, roller skating, mini golf, entry to the museum, hiking and library programs, disc golf, and all family programs. The pool will be available through Jan. 16, then closed for annual maintenance. Some activities including climbing wall, escape room and Craft and Design Center, will still

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have their normal fees. Please visit ymcarockies.org to inquire about booking adventure activity sessions.

Already a member of YMCA of the Rockies? All month long, local members will receive 50% off paid activities, including archery, escape room and climbing wall.

Don’t miss out on an opportunity for free family fun this winter! This is our way of saying thank you to the residents of Estes Park for their continued support over the past 100 years. We appreciate you and hope you join us in celebrating the Estes Park community this January! Questions can be directed to 970-586-3341 extension 1104.

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MEDICINE FOR THE SOUL

THE GIFT THAT KEEPS ON GIVING It’s hard to believe another year has gone by so fast. Whether you are opening gifts on Christmas Eve or Christmas morning, there’s an anticipation! What will you find? Do you already know? Maybe this year has been a tough one. Maybe there isn’t anything under the tree. Maybe you don’t have a tree, Maybe no one has bought you a gift.

I want to talk to you about someone who has a gift for you. This gift will never run out. It will continue to give to you all the days of your life and will welcome you home after this life. This gift can’t be bought, can’t be found online. Can’t be exchanged with someone else’s. What is this gift you ask? It’s the gift of eternal life! You might say, “That's ridiculous, but Hear me out!” Aren't we all in search of truth?

Hundreds of years before the birth of Jesus, the prophet Isaiah prophesied about this gift. “Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.” Isaiah 7:14 700 years later an angel comes to Mary. Luke 1:31 “And, bePastors Mark and Alice Wettengel hold, you shall conceive in your womb, and bring forth a son, and shall call his name JESUS.” Then an angel visits Joseph in Matthew Sunday Service at 10 am Wednesday Bible Study at 7 pm 1:20-21. “Fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is Streaming conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit. And she will bring forth a son, @facebook.com/EstesParkInternationalChurch and you will call his name JESUS: for he will save his people from their sins.” Jesus was conceived of the Holy Spirit, He had no sin.

This gave Him the right to bear our sins, which He did when He gave His life on the cross, died and rose again. John the Baptist saw Him and proclaimed, “the Lamb of God, that takes away the sin of the world.” When Jesus rose from the dead, which was witnessed by countless people, He defeated the devil who had the power to keep us separated from God and His love. Jesus now offers you His gift of Eternal life. Won’t you receive this Christmas gift today? Rom.10:9 says, “if you’ll confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in our heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.” We both did and our lives have forever been 1820 S. St. Vrain Ave. Estes Park, CO 80517 changed. Your life will too. Love you.

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1917 Book Club To Take Place January 19, 2022 On Wednesday, January 19, 2022 from 10:00 – 11:30 a.m., the 1917 Book Club hosted by the Estes Park Museum returns with local title, The Story of Early Estes Park

by Enos A. Mills. This program is free, open to the public, and will take place in the museum meeting room. It is strongly encouraged that participants read each book prior to the program to take part in the discussion.

No registration is required.

The Story of Early Estes Park chronicles early events, people, and the natural beauty that surrounds Estes Park.

Throughout the chapters, Mills describes such characters as the Earl of Dunraven, Isabella Bird, and Rocky Mountain Jim. Additionally, he writes on early hotels and lodges, wildflowers, and the best ways to get to Estes Park.

Additional contextual information can be found regarding Enos Mills, his time in Estes Park, and the founding of Rocky Mountain National Park, in the chapter, Enos Mills and the Creation of

Rocky Mountain National Park: A Centennial Essay by Dr. James Pickering in his work, Essays Old and New. The essay collection can be found on the museum’s website, but is not required reading for the book club meeting.

The 1917 Book Club features publications that center on local topics and authors. Participants are encouraged to propose and vote on future books. The club meets annually during the winter months, January through April. For any questions regarding this event or other museum programming, please email Curator of Interpretation, Mikaela Fundaun, at mfundaun@estes.org.

The mission of the Estes Park Museum is to conduct activities that preserve, share, and respect the unique history of Estes Park.

For more information, call the Estes Park Museum at 970-586-6256 or visit the museum's website. Museum gallery hours, Wednesday - Saturday, 10:00 a.m.

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Estes Park’s 2022 Friendship Card for local discounts became available for purchase beginning Friday, December 10, 2021. The Friendship Card can now be purchased at these locations: Cabintique, Country Market, Estes Park Visitor Center, Macdonald Book Shop, Mad Moose, Nicky’s Restaurant, Quality Inn, Safeway (Guest Services), Rocky Mountain Gateway, and Wynbrier Home/Wynbrier Ltd. The card costs $10.

The Friendship Card will be valid at more than 70 local businesses, who will offer discounts on food and drink, shopping, entertainment, and services.

Friendship Card holders will need to show their card at the business in order to receive the discount. Certain restrictions may apply. Participating merchants will be listed on the Friendship Card’s

Facebook page – facebook.com/EP Friendship Card. Printed brochures will be available at locations selling the card, and participating merchants will display the Friendship Card window decal. The 2022 card will be valid from January 1 through December 31, 2022.

The Friendship Card is brought to you by the Rotary Club of Estes Park. Net proceeds from the sale of the card are used for community grants, scholarships, and other Rotary projects.

The Rotary Club of Estes Park would like to offer gratitude to the many participating merchants, as this fundraising project would not be possible without each one of them. To become a participating merchant, contact Karen Thompson at epfriendshipcard@gmail.com.

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

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

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Look What The Wind Blew In! A Snow Goose At Lake Estes A juvenile snow goose appeared at Lake Estes after last Wednesday’s extremely strong winds. It is thought that the goose was most likely blown in from another area during migration, and is now hanging out with the Canada geese at the lake. Several local photographers have captured the bird’s beauty.

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Sarah Hills, LPC Relocating Her Office Effective Dec. 27, 2021 Sarah Hill’s Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Addictions Counselor, and Certified ARISE® Interventionist practice, which has been in the Hillcrest building for several years, will now be located in the US Bank Building, Suite 301. Her mailing address of P.O. Box 2883, Estes Park, CO 80517 will remain the same, as will her phone number of 720-250-6610. If you have any materials that were loaned to you, please return them to either the original office this week, or the new office next week. www.counselingintherockies.com

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Five Fun Facts About… The Common Goldeneye By: Dawn Wilson

This week’s featured animal is the common goldeneye. Stop at Lake Estes any morning in the winter and you are sure to see these diving ducks. A resident of the boreal forest of Alaska and Canada in the summer, winter is when most birders will see them in Colorado. Here are five more facts about the bird named for its bright yellow eyes.

1. Common goldeneyes were nicknamed by hunters as the “whistler” for

the loud whistling sound produced by their wings in flight, which is more pronounced in winter.

2. This duck is the only one in North America known to benefit from lake acidification, a result of natural or human-caused reasons. Fish do not survive well in acidic lakes, which results in less competition of the acid-tolerant insects for the goldeneye.

3. Male and female goldeneyes have very different plumage, with males

sporting a green-black iridescent head and white-striped, black upperparts and females having a chestnut-brown head and mottled gray-brown back. Both have the distinct yellow eyes, although the female eyes are slightly paler.

4. It takes almost a year for the eyes to develop into the namesake golden hue.

Hatchlings are born with gray-brown eyes that turn purple-blue, then blue, then green-blue, and pale green-yellow at about six months of age.

5. Winter is a great time to observe the

complex courtship display of these birds, with up to 14 different moves.

Some of these include the “masthead,” “bowsprit” and “head throw kick” when the male will lift his head, throw it back to his rump, and then kicks up water.

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A female goldeneye swims alone on Lake Estes.

Male common goldeneyes are striking birds with iridescent green heads, white-striped black feathers on their back and that distinct bright yellow eye.

Water coats the head of a male goldeneye after diving for food.

Goldeneyes love to eat crayfish. They will dive, pull them from the bottom of a lake, and then bring them to the surface where they will shake off the pincers before swallowing the remainder whole.

A pair of goldeneyes swim together in courtship on Lake Estes and begin a unison bowsprit display.

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“GOD CAME NEAR” That was the title of an excellent book of many years ago, by best-selling author Max Lucado. Max does a splendid job of reminding us of what all of us need to be thinking about at this…and all…times of the year. It seems to be more of a challenge this year, due to tornadoes, the impact of the pandemics, the unrest caused by cultural and racial emphases, school uneasiness, and many other things. But, we must remember that God has come near…and He never left.

At this time of year, usually, our focus is upon the arrival and impact of the Christ child. It depends, of course, on what you think of Him. Was He just a great man or a teacher of good principles? Or, was He, as He claimed, the Son of God? C.S. Lewis, once a man who had no faith in Him, began to study “Evidences that Demand a Verdict”, as another author, Josh McDowell, so powerfully wrote, he came to the conclusion that “Jesus could not have been a ‘good man’, a ‘good teacher’ if He was not the Son of God, as He claimed to be. He would have been the world’s worst liar, or an insane man, on the level of one who claimed to be ‘a boiled egg’.”

But, Lewis became convinced that He was truly the Son of God and committed his life to writing to tell others about Him. Jesus once asked some followers, “Who do you say that I am?” And that question has to be answered by each of us. And it will make all the difference as you view this weekend.

If you examine the ‘evidences’ and agree with C.S. Lewis, you will be comforted by those wonderful emotions that accompanied His coming. The shepherds were assured, despite their lowly position in life and the challenges they routinely faced, that He would bring ‘peace on earth’ and ‘joy to the world’ and they, like C.S. Lewis, couldn’t wait to share that message with those around them. In our day and time, is that a message we are sharing? As we consider the increase in violent crime, the cultural unrest around us, we are probably like an editorial cartoon in the Denver Post of past years. It shows Santa wishing the world, “Peace on earth, good will to men…someday!” We look forward to that day and it will only come as we draw closer to the Prince of Peace…and this weekend is a good time to start.

Even as we think about the elusiveness of ‘peace’…as Henry Wadsworth Longfellow once wrote, “There is no peace on earth, I said! The hate is strong, and mocks the song of peace on earth, good will to men!”, so for many it is hard to find ‘Joy’ at this time in history. In the midst of material and economic and health loss issues it’s hard to be joyful. But, as we cling to Him and His words, we will realize that we can still “rejoice in the Lord always” and that ‘someday’ our “joy will be made full”.

The third emotion widespread at this season of the year is ‘love’. Families want to be together. In times of material and other losses, people will be heard to say, “At least, we’re all right and everyone’s safe!” But it goes beyond that. Because He… the Focus of our season…was One who loved and gave, people who honor Him do likewise. At this time of year we see tremendous outpourings of love and benevolence and service to others, and especially to those who are in need and suffering.

Sadly, many do not honor Him, and thinking only of ‘self’ become the ‘porch-pirates’ and other evildoers who prey on others instead of giving to them. So, be among those who will delight in the promises of ‘peace on earth’ and ‘joy to the world’ and honor Him at all seasons of the year.

For myself and all who believe in Him, we wish you ‘Merry Christmas’.

Bob Lewis

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Merry Christmas From Crossroads By: Brian Schaffer

Four days last week we went Christmas caroling to our neighbors who are receiving Meals on Wheels. Each day we had six to eight joyful volunteers sharing music with our friends. It’s definitely a highlight of the Christmas season for many of our meal recipients. In addition to the concert of songs, each one of our neighbors received some goodies to enjoy. A great big thank you to Tim Van Ryn for engaging the community in this special activity!

Year-end giving is a wonderful way to maximize your investment potential. A few years ago a resident came in asking if we could accept a $8,000 donation because his financial advisor had told him to give it away or he would have to pay taxes and penalties on it. With great joy I jokingly told him that he can give us money any time of the year to avoid paying more taxes and penalties. I realize for many people this is a time of the year that we reflect upon what we’ve been given and how much we’ve given to others. If you’re in a place where a year-end gift would be advantageous for you, then we would be honored to receive any amount you choose to send us. We are truly dependent on the generosity of our donors to keep people housed and well fed, so please consider closing out the year with a special gift to Crossroads Ministry.

You may remember that Twin Owls Motor Lodge sold their property in 2020 and this changed things for us. Over the past year we’ve been working diligently to make connections with other lodges in town to secure low cost options for our neighbors needing a place to stay for the night, week, or month. Mary, who previously owned the lodge, was a true collaborative partner with Crossroads.

When no one else in town had a room, she would always find space for one of our guests at a reasonable price. In fact, there were times we needed multiple rooms in short notice and she accom-

modated our needs. It was absolutely amazing to be on the receiving end of her generosity!

I know she was operating a business to make money, but she was also setting aside rooms for people in need because she really cared about their well-being.

Her business was an outlet for her to fulfill a greater mission! This is an admirable quality to be modeled in the business world, because I’ve known a few business owners who have unintentionally filled up the margins in their schedule with so much stuff to make more money that they never have room for others. It seems as though everything revolves around their business! I realize not everyone operates like this, so if you’re one of them I encourage you to keep setting a great example for others to follow. As I’m writing this I am reminded of a lodge owner who was busy during the time when a census was being taken and a young couple asked him if he had any room for them to stay the night. He checked his availability and even though he didn’t have the best accommodations, he offered them a place in his stable where there was a manger for their baby to be born that night. Little did he know how special this baby was and that by giving him space in his life how everything would change for the better. In fact, people for years to come would celebrate his birth about this time each year. Christmas is a wonderful time for each of us to consider the significance of the birth of Jesus and how he came to bring peace on earth and goodwill to all people. I am so glad he came and changed my life for the better. I invite you to join me in widening the margins in your life and begin 2022 with plenty of room for the good things Jesus Christ offers each one of us.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

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Our Village Is Full Of Wonderful, Kind People!

We are so eager to thank the wonderful people of the Noon Rotary for their outreach, participation, and generous giving toward our Bilingual Story Time project/ La Hora del Cuento Bilingüe.

Through personal donations and matching grants from the District Rotary, as well as donations from their Community Giving, they have provided $3,600 to the program. In collaboration and partnership with our dear friend, Anastacia Galloway Reed, owner of Macdonald Book Shop, we have created story time kits for each Kindergartner in the district, including those that are homeschooled. These kits will each include a bilingual story that focuses on social emotional development, a craft, information on child development, and an activity for the entire family. The program expands into the school where Cultural Liaison, Patricia Rountree, will include each book in her monthly story time in the classroom.

This monthly program is unique in that it encourages participation all throughout the community. Families receive the kits to read in both English and Spanish.

Family members that read Spanish or English will be able to read the book together. EVICS Family Resource Center will also provide a video of the book being read in English and Spanish, the video will be released in our YouTube channel and available to the public to rewatch for additional story time. This is a great opportunity for children pre-K up to second grade to experience bilingual story time and enhance their early childhood education.

The initiative to make it bilingual not only enhances the opportunity for English speaking children to learn Spanish, Spanish speaking children to build upon their English, but encourages multilanguage speaking families to read together.

All the books discuss social emotional topics and development to open conversations among family members about mental health, safe boundaries, emotional learning, and more.

The kits will begin showing up in Kindergarteners backpacks and will also be available at EVICS Family Resource Center 1182 Graves Ave. Unit A. for pick up by families that homeschool beginning January 10 and will go out each month until the end of the school year.

Additional, larger backpack kits will be available at EVICS Family Resource Center, the Estes Valley Library and the

elementary School Library to be checked out.

These backpacks can be checked out from EVICS by childcare providers, and family/community members at large.

For more information about the Bilingual Story Time/ La Hora del Cuento Bilingüe program, please feel free to reach out to Rut Miller at the EVICS Family Resource Center or Elizabeth Weisberg at the Noon Rotary.

¡Nuestro pueblo está lleno de gente maravillosa y amable!

Estamos muy ansiosos por agradecer a la maravillosa gente del Noon Rotary por su alcance, participación y generosas donaciones para nuestro proyecto Bilingual Story Time / La Hora del Cuento Bilingüe.

A través de donaciones personales y subvenciones de contrapartida del Rotary Distrital, así como donaciones de sus miembros, han proporcionado $ 3.600 al programa. En colaboración y asociación con nuestra querida amiga, Anastacia Galloway Reed, propietaria de Macdonald Book Shop, hemos creado un kit de cuentos para cada niño de jardín de infantes del distrito, incluidos los que reciben educación en el hogar.

Cada uno de estos kits incluirá una historia bilingüe que se centra en el desarrollo socioemocional, una manualidad, información sobre el desarrollo infantil y una actividad para toda la familia. El programa se expande a la escuela donde el Enlace Cultural, Patricia Rountree, incluirá cada libro en su tiempo mensual de cuentos en el aula.

Este programa mensual es único en el sentido de que fomenta la participación de toda la comunidad. Las familias reciben los kits para leer tanto en inglés como en Español. Los miembros de la familia que lean Español o Inglés podrán leer el libro juntos. EVICS Centro de Recursos Familiares también proporcionará un video del libro leído en Inglés y Español, el video se publicará en nuestro canal de YouTube y estará disponible para que el público lo vuelva a ver. Esta es una gran oportunidad para que los niños desde el jardín de infancia hasta el segundo grado experimenten la hora del cuento bilingüe y mejoren su educación infantil.

La iniciativa de hacerlo bilingüe no solo mejora la oportunidad para que los niños de habla inglesa aprendan español, los niños de habla hispana construyan sobre su inglés, sino que anima a las familias de habla multilingüe a leer juntas. Todos los libros tratan temas y

desarrollo socioemocionales para abrir conversaciones entre los miembros de la familia sobre salud mental, límites seguros, aprendizaje emocional y más.

Los kits comenzarán a aparecer en las mochilas de los niños de kindergarten y también estarán disponibles en EVICS Centro de Recursos Familiares 1182 Graves Ave. Unit A. para que los recojan las familias que educan en casa a partir del 10 de Enero y saldrán todos los meses hasta el final del año escolar. Los Kits de mochila más grande estarán disponibles en EVICS Centro de Recursos Familiares, en la Biblioteca Pública y en la Bib-

lioteca de la escuela primaria para que los saquen en prestado.

Los proveedores de cuidado infantil y los miembros de la familia / comunidad en general pueden prestar estas mochilas de EVICS. Para obtener más información sobre el programa Bilingual Story Time / La Hora del Cuento Bilingüe, no dude en comunicarse con Rut Miller at 970-586-3055 en el Centro de Recursos Familiares de EVICS o Elizabeth Weisberg en Noon Rotary.

Estes Park Senior Citizens Center Menu Dec 27 – 31 Monday, Dec 27

Trio Signature Salad (topped w/ Chicken Salad, Tuna Salad & 3-Bean Salad) w/ ranch dressing

Tuesday, Dec 28

Swiss Mushroom Burger w/ Pasta Salad

Wed., Dec 29

Chicken Cordon Bleu w/ Sweet Potatoes & vegetables

Thursday, Dec 30 Pork Loin w/ apple sauce, mashed potatoes & gravy Friday, Dec 31

Grilled Sirloin Steak (6 oz) topped w/ mushrooms & Roasted Potatoes

Jan 3 – 7 Monday, Jan 3

Vegetarian Burger (topped w/ mushrooms, swiss cheese & avocado) w/ Homemade Chips

Tuesday, Jan 4

Meatloaf w/ mashed potatoes, gravy & vegetables

Wednesday, Jan 5 BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwich w/ Baked Beans & coleslaw Thursday, Jan 6

Stuffed Bell Pepper (w/ beef & rice), garlic bread & side salad

Friday, Jan 7

Fish & Homemade Chips w/ soup of the day

Starting Jan 1, meals are $7 for current 2022 EP Senior Citizens Center members and are by reservation only. (Or 3 meals for $20; use pre-paid meal tickets.) Exact cash or check payment required. Reservations must be made by 1:00 PM at least one business day in advance. Note, if you want to reserve a meal for Monday, Dec 27th you need to call before 1:00 PM on Friday, Dec 24th. For reservations call 970-581-2195 and leave a detailed message. Pre-paid meal tickets and membership forms are available at the Estes Park Senior Citizens Center located at 1760 Olympian Lane and at estesparkseniors.org

The Center is OPEN (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 10-1; Tuesday 10-2) TriFit (MWF 10:30-11:15); Yoga/Balance (TT 10:15-11:15) Mahjong (Tuesdays 10-2); Crafts (Tuesdays 11:30-1) Two Bridge Groups: 1st, 3rd, & 5th Wednesday of the month & Every Thurs 12:30-4 PM Reserved Meals-to-Go delivered to your vehicle or eat at the Senior Citizens Center Check out our website: estesparkseniors.org or call for the latest information

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Congratulations to Cristopher Estanol, the Estes Park High School Student of the Week for December 24, 2021.

At EPHS, Cristopher is in band and choir and on the cross country team.

He competed at state competition for cross county and for band. He said he is especially proud of his cross county accomplishments because, “It’s a sheer fight within yourself to keep going and the fact that my team made it to state as well, is a huge accomplishment for all of us.”

Cristopher has one little brother and in his free time, he likes to run, lift weights and hang out with his friends.

When asked what his favorite place to visit he said he loves Orlando, Florida.

His favorite quote is, “The first time will always scare you, but every time it gets easier." He said, “I like this quote from my Mom because it helps me put myself out there and take risks I wouldn’t take otherwise. A big thing in life is taking leaps and if you aren’t willing to take them, you will fall behind.”

Some good advice that he would give is, “don’t live to impress others.”

After high school Alexander said, “I plan on attending college and run cross county.”

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Brysen Long-Senior By: Coach Nik Buchman Stats: Denver West: 13 points, 2-4 3 pts.

Wiggins: 11 points, 2 steals Valley: 19 points, 2 3 pts.

It's hard to find a kid with a bigger love for the game of basketball than Brysen. He is constantly putting in the time in the gym to get better, and he's impressed me so far this season with his scoring ability. He and I worked together on his scoring ability all off-season long, and it's really coming together in the first part of the season. One thing we've been working on is his confidence and not hesitating on the offensive end. He's a completely different player than he was last year, between his scoring and his on-ball defense. I'm excited to see him continue to grow and develop as a leader as the season continues on.

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Frederick – Malina Wedding Annie Frederick, daughter of Larry and Jeri Frederick and a 2006 graduate of Estes Park High School and University of Colorado married Evan Malina a graduate of the University of Vermont.

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Battery Storage Vital To Platte River’s Latest RFP 250 MW of new solar generating capacity sought Platte River Power Authority this week issued a request for proposals (RFP) to obtain up to 250 megawatts (MW) of new photovoltaic solar generating capacity that could begin producing noncarbon energy by 2025.

The RFP calls for the largest amount of new, noncarbon generating capacity to date and encourages any proposed project to include a battery energy storage component. The request also enables bidders to propose installations that could interconnect anywhere on Platte River’s transmission system, including the distribution systems in the owner communities of Estes Park, Fort Collins, Longmont and Loveland.

“As we continue to work toward achieving the Resource Diversification Policy goal, our ongoing challenge will be to maintain Platte River’s core pillars to safely provide reliable, environmentally responsible and financially sustainable energy and services during a time of rapidly improving technology and resource costs,” said Jason Frisbie, general manager and CEO of Platte River. “We need to proactively manage the intermittency of renewables as we continue to diversify our portfolio in preparation for a future without dispatchable coal resources.”

The Resource Diversification Policy was adopted by Platte River’s Board of Directors in 2018. The policy calls for leadership to pursue a 100% noncarbon energy mix by 2030, provided the orga-

nization’s core pillars are upheld. In 2020, Platte River maintained 100% transmission system reliability and provided power to its owner communities at the lowest wholesale rates in Colorado. With an additional 250 MW of solar generating capacity, Platte River estimates its overall annual energy production will be approximately 54% noncarbon.

According to the solicitation, developers are encouraged to consider proposing projects that could interconnect with Platte River’s transmission system, including regions in northwest Colorado and the northern Front Range. Particular consideration may also be granted to smaller projects (25 megawatts or less) that could connect to the distribution systems of one or all of Platte River’s owner communities. Within each project proposed, developers are encouraged to include a battery energy storage component capable of providing 100% of the project’s nameplate capacity for at least four hours and be dispatchable by Platte River when needed.

“Connecting solar and battery storage on both the transmission and distribution systems will improve reliability and further advance our strategy of system integration,” added Frisbie. “The goal is to have distributed energy resources in every owner community.”

Proposals are due Feb. 18, 2022, after which Platte River will develop a short list of potential projects that add up to approximately 250 megawatts and sign power purchase agreements later in the year.

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What’s Happening At The Estes Valley Library HOURS & SERVICES Holiday Hours: The library is closed on December 24 and 25, re-opening Sunday, December 26 from 1 to 5 p.m. The library will close at 3 p.m. on Friday, December 31, and be closed all day on Saturday, January 1.

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

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

Sundays, 1-5 p.m.

The library is open with full access to collections, study rooms, meeting spaces, and the Makerspace. The second floor offers computer access, with printing available. Free Wi-Fi is available both

inside and outside the library. Face masks are required inside, per the current Larimer County health mandate.

HOLIDAY DIGITAL Even while the library is closed, nearly one million items are available for digital download, including holiday-themed novels, movies, music, cookbooks, and craft books. The collections are also ready to inspire 2022 New Year’s Resolutions, with titles to discover new hobbies, set financial or fitness goals, get organized, or reduce stress. Details on accessing Digital Collections can be found at estesvalleylibrary.org under the “Books, Movies, & More” tab.

ONE BOOK ONE VALLEY “The Mountains Sing:” books available The 2022 title is “The Mountains Sing”

by Dr. Nguyen Phan Que Mai, as chosen

by Estes Valley readers. Copies are available for check-out. Other formats include digital eBook and eAudiobook.

Programs and discussions will take place in January, including a virtual presentation by the author on Saturday, January 29 at 6 p.m.

Viet Nam: People and Culture Travelogue Wednesday, Jan. 12, 1:30-3 p.m. at the library Through vivid images and firsthand stories, learn about the people, culture and traditions of Viet Nam, drawing upon themes from “The Mountains Sing.” Presented by Jim and Karen Daugherty, and Don and Kathy Bryson. Sign up at estesvalleylibrary.org.

KIDS & TEENS Painting Mountains Wednesdays, Jan. 5 and 19, 4:30 5:30 p.m., Hondius Room All the supplies will be on hand for participants to create mountain scenes using watercolor paints. Especially for ages 6 to 17. Sign up at estesvalleylibrary.org Sew Your Own Chopstick Holders Saturday, Jan. 8, 2-3 p.m., Makerspace Repeated Tuesday, Jan. 11, 11 a.m. noon Inspired by this year’s One Book One Valley, participants will sew chopstick holders to take home. Especially for ages 6 to 17, but all ages are welcome. Sign up at estesvalleylibrary.org.

WORKSHOPS The Journey: a Naturalist’s Desiderata Monday, January 10, 4 - 5:30 p.m., Hondius Room

To kick off the new year, nature instructor Kevin Cook takes the “desideratum” concept as an ideal by which a person guides passage through life. Explore how this relates to nature’s journey—a journey of deliberately growing mind and soul. Sign up at estesvalleylibrary.org.

Classical Composer Classes: Prokofiev Begins Wednesday, Jan. 19 (choose morning or afternoon track)

This six-week series explores the life and works of Russian composer Sergei Prokofiev (1891-1953), one of 20th century music’s most prolific and interesting figures. Led by instructor Dr. Derald DeYoung. No previous music experience necessary. Register at estesvalleylibrary.org.

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

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“The Mountains Sing” In 2022 With One Book One Valley Since 2011, the Estes Valley has joined together every year to read and discuss a single book. January is One Book One Valley month, when local readers are invited to connect with friends and neighbors to reflect, learn, and to celebrate literacy through programs, activities, and conversations.

January’s featured book is “The Mountains Sing” by Dr. Ngyen Phan Que Mai.

Mai will discuss her book and answer readers’ questions about the novel’s historic backdrop, the characters and their motivations, and the inspiration provided by Viet Nam’s culture, language and traditions. The “Zoom Room” format can accommodate hundreds, and everyone is invited.

Here are a few of the One Book One Valley program highlights:

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This acclaimed novel was chosen as the winning title through a community vote among four finalists last summer. Paperback copies are available for check-out at the library, along with eBook and eAudio formats for digital download.

“The Mountains Sing” is a multigenerational tale, steeped in the history of 20th century Viet Nam, revealing the human costs of war and separation, while also showing the enduring power of family, community, kindness, and hope.

One of the central characters is Grandma Tran Dieu Lan. Born in 1920, she is forced to flee her family farm with her six children during the Land Reform as the Communist government rises in the North. Years later, her young granddaughter, Huong, comes of age as parents and uncles head off down the Ho Chi Minh Trail, in a conflict that tears apart both county and family. But as Grandma Dieu Lan says, “If our stories survive, we will not die, even when our bodies are no longer here on this earth.”

Local readers are invited to join a live Q&A discussion with the author on Saturday, January 29 from 6 to 7:30 p.m., in a virtual Zoom presentation. Dr. Que

Viet Nam: People and Culture Travelogue, on Wednesday, Jan. 12 at 1:30 p.m., presented by Jim and Karen Daugherty, and Don and Kathy Bryson.

“Good Morning, Vietnam” at Reel Mountain Theater on Friday, Jan. 14 at 7 p.m., and Saturday, Jan. 15 at 1 p.m.

Show your library card for free admission.

Activities for kids and teens include crafts programs and grab-and-go activity kits with themes from Southeast Asia.

Cuisine: starting January 7, Bird & Jim Restaurant will feature a Vietnamese Crepes entrée (Banh xeo) made especially for One Book One Valley by Chef Thomas Newsted, who was born in Viet Nam. Show your library card for a 10% discount.

Author Night (live virtual Q&A) with Dr. Nguyen Phan Que Mai on Saturday, Jan 29 at 6 p.m.

One Book One Valley is made possible by the generous donors of the Estes Valley Library Friends & Foundation. More information on January’s programs, including registration, is now available at estesvalleylibrary.org.

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Mama And Pancake Are Looking For New, Loving Homes For The Holidays Do You Have Room In Your Heart And Your Home?

Mama is about six years old.

She was found under a bridge with her kittens. She is a sweet cat that enjoys affection and lounging.

Pancake is a five year old spayed female kitty. She is playful and has lived with other cats.

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

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

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Estes Fly Tyer Group The State Of The World By: Judi Smith

to stop the deterioration of the Earth.

The 17 Sustainable Goals of the United The recent Intergovernmental Panel on Nations, adopted in 2015 as a 15 year en- Climate Change 6th Assessment Report deavor, are, in my opinion, an essential had concluded that extreme weather guideline to a sustainable healthy envievents (fire, flood, drought, hurricanes, ronment for the people of the world. and tornados) will continue to increase First on the list is the intent to end with every degree of increased temperapoverty and hunger – for all people, pro- ture realized. They have been invited to

moting health and well-being, quality education, and gender equality. The specifics include clean water and sanitation, affordable and clean energy, decent work and economic growth, resilient infrastructure to support industry and innovation, and sustainable communities.

Last week, Antonio Guterres, the UN Secretary General, received the Lamp of Peace Award from the Catholic Church, but today, Afghanistan still faces major economic woes. Reducing world wide inequalities while promoting responsible consumption and production, will address the climate emergency and preserve life on Earth, both on land and below the water. Strong institutions are needed to pursue peace and justice.

Due to the interruption caused by COVID-19, the continuing ecological effort is behind schedule. We only have 10 years left to fulfill these goals within the time frame. It will require consistent collaboration of government, business, and individuals to progress toward these goals and attain the highest level possible. For more information on the UN goals reference https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/sustainable-development-goals/ but see https://www.un.org/actnow to find ways you, as an individual, can make a difference or https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/student-resources/ for lessons designed for youth.

Skipping last year’s annual conference resulted in a two-year hiatus in the collaborative effort, during which the United States withdrew and rejoined the Paris Agreement. Last month world leaders met to discuss the current ecological emergency resulting from the rising temperature of Planet Earth. The commitments resulting from the 13 day Glasgow Conference of the Parties (COP26) will not be enough to meet the intent of the Paris Agreement, but every step closer improves the chances of eventually attaining a net-zero position

prepare a complete presentation for next year’s Conference of the Parties.

Regardless of what “is,” and what “was” historically, there is no such thing as “ever will be” when it comes to weather predictability, unless it is increasing heat in the wake of lacking responses. Temperatures are rising. This causes ocean levels to seriously threaten oceanside property and buildings. Here at home, and across the western USA, we contend with drought. Rivers lack water, effecting tourism and food production. Farmers having to leave fields fallow, ranches forced to sell off the herd they cannot feed and water. This raises the price of food. Inflation increases and exceeds the expectations, leaving everyone playing catch-up. The cost of not addressing Climate Change soon exceeds the investment required to do so, regardless of whose pocket it is depleting. The longer we wait, the higher the cost.

The $1 trillion infrastructure bill passed in November contains $47 billion (over five years) for “climate resilience” to “improve flood defense, limit damage from wildfires, develop sources for drinking water, and harden electric grids” to prevent prolonged blackouts, possibly even “relocate some communities.” This Bill also funds research and development for ”carbon management, renewable energy and energy storage.” The other half of the original proposal, now known as the Build Back Better Act, would offer tax refunds for individuals and businesses that choose to invest in clean energy over the next five years and would further strengthen the R&D funding. However, this Bill is in serious trouble now that Democratic Senator Joe Manchin has joined the 50 Republican Senators unified against its passage. If the time frame exceeds the end of the year, the process starts anew.

Agree? Disagree? Additions? Deletions?

Comments?

The Estes Fly Tyer Group is back! A big thank you to Seth Richmond, Rector, St. Bartholomew’s Church for providing us a large well lit room to have our fly tying sessions. We will meet the first Tuesday of every month starting in October and going through May. Where we meet: St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church, 880 MacGregor Avenue When: Tuesday, Jan. 4-6:00-8:30 Tuesday, Feb. 1-6:00-8:30 Tuesday, Mar. 1-6:00-8:30 Tuesday, Apr. 5-6:00-8:30 Tuesday, May 3-6:00-8:30 What to bring: Bring your own vise, tools, materials.

The idea of this group is to get together and tie flies, share ideas and

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

All skill levels are welcome.

If you are not a fly tyer you are welcome to come and observe. No fees, it’s free!

If you have questions, please contact Susan Underwood at 972-375-1984 or Frank Drummond at 303-8104538.

Estes Park Table Tennis Club Is Back!

Good news for those of us who love ping pong, or if your looking for a new social and competitive activity, the Estes Park Table Tennis Club is back! We will meet on Mondays from 3-5 p.m., at Mountain View Bible Fellowship in the gymnasium, access through the north side door. All skill levels and ages are welcome. Lessons available, show up or call Joe at 970-232-8505.

Week 14 Results Linda’s Boys Stray Cats

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Right on Cue MOB

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Final 2021 Fall Session Standings Linda’s Boys 136 MOB 128 Stray Cats 122 Right on Cue 97 If interested in playing or starting a team contact Joyce Hughes at (970) 290-3516

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Community Church Christmas Services

Mountain View Bible Fellowship Church Service Mountain View Bible Fellowship warmly invites you to our Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, December 24th at 5:00 p.m. The dazzling angel told the shocked shepherds, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David

YMCA of the Rockies, 2515 Tunnel Road Estes Park, Christmas Eve Services at the YMCA of the Rockies, Hyde Chapel at 5:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. Rev. Greg Bunton Chaplain.

St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church, 880 MacGregor Avenue, 970-586-4504, www.stbartsepiscopalchurch.org.

County facemask mandates are in place.

Christmas Eve Candlelight Services, Friday, December 24th at 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. - Holy Eucharist and carols. The 8:00 p.m. service will also be broadcast on YouTube at www.youtube.com/channel/UCVyf8fRcca1FbaKN66xTd-w or you can go to our website to access the link.

Christmas Day, Saturday, December 25th at 9:30 a.m. - Holy Eucharist and carols.

Sunday, December 26th we will have one Holy Eucharist service at 9:30 a.m.

This service will also be broadcast on YouTube.

St. Francis of Assisi Anglican Church, 3480 St. Francis Way (in Little Valley), Estes Park, CO. 970-577-0601- Rev. Fr. Dennis L. Ryan III, Priest-in-charge.

Christmas Eve Worship Services: 5:30 p.m. – Holy Communion Worship Service.

A beautiful sunrise...an Old Willys Jeep truck...and a festive Christmas scene.

Happy Winter Solstice!

Photo by Darlene Bushue

11:00 p.m. – Midnight Holy Communion Worship Service.

Mount Calvary Lutheran Church-950 North St. Vrain. Generous parking behind church, off 2nd Street. Join families & friends at Christmas Eve 6 p.m. Service of readings and carols Sunday 12/26-9 a.m.- The Birth of Christ Your invitation: “Come and see the newborn King!

The Allenspark Community Church located at 16 Washington Street in Allenspark (across from the post office).

The Christmas Eve service on the 24th at 4:30, Pastor Ralph Patrick will lead us in “Lessons and Carols of the Season” which will include singing favorite hymns, telling the story of Christ’s birth through scriptures, and special music by the church choir and organist, Don Shelley.

Mountain View Bible Fellowship, 1575 South St. Vrain Avenue, 970-5863395. Christmas Eve Service is at 5 p.m.

Cornerstone Church of Estes Valley, 2200 Mall Road, Christmas Eve service at 5:00 p.m. with special music, Christmas carols and lighting of candles.

Editors Note: These are church services emailed to us by 12/22.

a Savior, who is Christ the Lord” (Luke 2:11). It was good news then, and it remains good news today! Join us as we rejoice in this good news with Christmas carols, candle lighting, and, most importantly, the Christmas story. From the Mountain View family to your family - Merry Christmas!

Join Flatirons Church For Christmas Celebration Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year to spend time with family and friends, so join us this Sunday at the Reel Mountain Theater for a special Christmas celebration. There’s a group of us journeying through life together and would love to have you become a part of our community. We’re committed to living life on mission as we study the words of Jesus and follow His ways and do His

work. Our Sunday gathering is like meeting in a large living room with an enhanced theater system. Outside of the Sunday gathering we connect in smaller groups to build deeper friendships.

Come check us out this Sunday at 11:00 a.m. The Reel Mountain Theater is located at 543 Big Thompson Ave. in Estes Park. For more information, email us at FlatironsChurchEP@gmail.com

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From the beginning of my life to its end, I would like to express my gratitude to the Estes Park community and beyond, to all of my acquaintances, family, and friends for a life filled with everyday miracles. -Debby The family welcomes the community to reach out to them regarding Debby’s private Celebrations of Life. 970-586-4268.

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