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Second Public Forum On Community Development Fee Structure Dec. 10 The Town of Estes Park will hold a second public meeting focused on the fee structures for the Community Development Department Dec. 10 at 2 p.m. in Room 202 at Town Hall, 170 MacGregor Ave. This meeting will provide an opportunity for stakeholders including developers, contractors and design professionals to review and comment on specific options for a fee schedule and building permit valuation model. Public input from the previous forum Nov. 12 helped staff formulate these options, which were presented to the Town

Board Nov. 24. Feedback may also be provided through the Town’s website www.estes.org.

For the first time in more than a decade, the Town of Estes Park is beginning a public process to review the fees charged by the Community Development Department for development reviews, building permits and floodplain permits. With the surge in these activities in Estes Park, the Town must reassess Community Development’s levels of service as compared to its revenues and the level to which the Town subsi-

Town’s Parks Division To Redesign Flower Bed Along Municipal Parking Lot The Town's Parks Division will begin to redesign the large flower bed along Elkhorn Avenue, south of the Municipal parking lot, the week of December 7. Crews will begin by removing all existing shrubs and irrigation, leaving only the mature cottonwood trees. The next phase will be the installation of new rock, soil and irrigation. This is expected to take approximately one month, weather permitting. Crews will return in early spring to replant when weather permits. The final design will include ample seating near the crosswalk and multiple raised landscaping beds with perennials and flowing shrubs. Rotating closures of parking spaces in the Municipal lot will be necessary during construction.

dizes these activities through its General Fund. A final decision on fee schedules will be made by the Town Board after hearing public feedback and recommendations from staff and the Estes Park Board of Appeals.

For more information please contact the Community Development Department at 970-577-3721. Sign up to receive Town news and/or agendas at www.estes.org/subscribe. More updates at www.estes.org, www.facebook.com/townofestesparkco, and www.twitter.com/townofestespark.

Town To Continue Pruning Low-Hanging Tree Branches The Town of Estes Park's Public Works Department will prune specific trees with low-hanging branches throughout Estes Park now through mid-February. This pruning creates the necessary clearance for the Town's plow trucks to complete their routes without damaging the trees or the plow trucks. The Town will follow the criteria of the International Society of Arboriculture, which recommends a clearance of 14 feet over streets and parking lots, and eight feet over sidewalks. Pruning will take place as needed on all Town-owned streets and rights-of-way.

For more information please contact the Town of Estes Park Parks Division at 970-577-3783.

Express Your Opinion About The Vacation Rental Regulations On December 12 Do you have an opinion you want to share with Larimer County government regarding the Vacation Rental Regulations in the Estes Valley Area?

Larimer County cares about how the proposed amendments will affect the residents in the Estes Valley Area and is hosting a working meeting to hear your thoughts, ideas, and knowledge on this topic. The meeting is scheduled for Saturday, December 12, 2015 from 9:00

a.m. to Noon, at the Estes Park Events Center, 1125 Rooftop Way, Estes Park, CO 80517.

This will be your first opportunity to give your input directly to Larimer County on the subject. The meeting will feature an update of the proposed amendments and small working group discussions to gain further insight into the outcomes of the proposal and explore ideas for capturing the positive and miti-

gating the negative.

No decisions will be made at this meeting. Information gathered at this meeting will be summarized and presented to the Board of County Commissioners and to the Estes Park Staff for inclusion into the decision making process.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Contact for details of the meeting: Brenda Gimeson, bgimeson@larimer.org, (970) 498-7719

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epnews.com Last Month of the Year!

So . . . how did it get the name “tenth month”? Simple! There were then only nine others. January and February were created later. Wonder what went through the minds of the Romans who were responsible for our present calendar. They must have done a good job because their creation has lasted so long. Or has it lasted so long because the Romans brought the “most advanced” civilization in the “west” to the barbarian societies with which they came in contact, and, as with so much else, imposed it on those they conquered.

So much for the Romans! How about the folks in our civilization who were born in December! They include Yours Truly’s mother. December 20, if my memory is still working. The year? 1902. Notable?

Yes, for she would attend college at a time when few women did get post-secondary schooling. She graduated, too – Wellesley College, Class of 1928. Few women did that, back then.

Other women of note! Willa Sibert Cather, born in 1873 on December 7. An American novelist she became famous for her books about frontier life on the Great Plains. In 1923 she received the Pulitzer Prize for One of Ours, a novel with a World War One setting. Born in Virginia she moved early in life with her family to Nebraska and attended the University of Nebraska. She would come back east, spent a decade working in Pittsburgh, and then moved to New York City which became her primary home. Her books included O Pioneers, The Song of the Lark, and My Antonia.

The year in which Cather won her Pulitzer Prize there was born in New York City on December 3 Cecilia Sophia Anna Maria Kalogeropoulus. Fortunately, for the benefit of writers like Yours Truly, her parents shortened their last name to Callas when their daughter started school.

When mother, daughter, and a sister moved back to Greece Maria entered the Royal Academy of Music where, though she was under the normally required age, she was accepted because of the promise she showed.

Maria Callas moved back to New York and then to Italy where she received opera roles. In 1954 she returned to the U.S, and made a triumphal debut in Chicago. Two years later she sang with the “Met” in New York City. In the mid 1960s her voice began to falter, and in the early ‘70s she tried teaching, but was experiencing declining health. She returned to France where, at age 55, she died suddenly.

Turning from December women to December men, we have two in mind. About the only thing they had in common is that both are listed with the middle name of Van. Even that, however, is capitalized in

Gorgeous any time of the year!

only one case – that of the eventual eighth President of the United States.

Martin Van Buren was born on December 5, 1782 in Kinderhook, New York. He was first “exposed” to politics when his father’s tavern was used as a political meeting place. Unable to finance a college education for his son the father gained him a position with a local lawyer. It was to be an apprenticeship in studying and practicing law. It led to his also being involved in politics. He was elected to two terms in the New York State Senate, followed in 1821 by election to the U.S. Senate.

In 1828 Van Buren was elected governor of New York, a post he held briefly before resigning when President Andrew Jackson offered him the position of Secretary of State. When in 1832 Jackson ran for reelection, he chose Van Buren as his running mate. Jackson won his second term, and when that neared its end the party leadership chose Van Buren to be his successor. Van Buren decisively won the presidential election of 1836, and shortly after taking office faced a financial panic, then a dispute with Great Britain over the border between the state of Maine and New Brunswick.

What would work to Van Buren’s disadvantage was primarily his opposition to annexing Texas. His continuation of Jackson’s harsh policies against native Americans apparently also was unpopular.

When therefore he sought re-election in 1840 he was soundly defeated. Four years later he tried again for the Democratic party nomination, but was passed over in favor of James K. Polk.

Finally, for our second male born in December we must leave the United States for a German musician who we know was born in December 1770. What we don’t know is the exact date. No matter! As a composer and music innovator he is in a class by himself. Added to that is the fact that as he lived and as he composed he was going deaf.

Even while suffering his loss of hearing he did much of his composing. In what has been called his “middle” period he wrote five string quartets, six string sonatas, seven piano sonatas, five sets of piano variations, four overtures, numerous trios and sextets, his symphonies number 3 through 8, the famous Moonlight Sonata, and his only opera Fidelio.

And I know I have left out several notable other compositions. Surely no other famous composer has ever matched his musical productivity.

This column concludes with one final thought. December births? It could have been limited to the life of just this one person – Ludwig van Beethoven.

Kris Hazelton

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“Estes Park Chronology” Game At The Museum Sunday Afternoon Which came first, Rocky Mountain National Park or the National Park Service?

This Sunday, December 6 at 3:00 p.m. the public is welcome to play “Estes Park Chronology.” In Chronology, each player builds their own timeline of cards. On your turn, someone will read to you an historical event from a card and you decide where that event falls in your timeline. If you're right, you keep the card, and your timeline grows. First player to 10 wins. The game will be best enjoyed by ages 12 and up. The Museum will provide the game free of charge and no reservations are necessary. Participants are encouraged to

bring their own snacks and non-alcoholic beverages. This is a fun way to spend time with family, neighbors and friends.

Located at 200 Fourth Street, the Estes Park Museum galleries are open on 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.

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 to the gallery is free.

(Answer: Rocky Mountain National Park was established in 1915, one year prior to formation of the National Park Service.)

Meet Me @ The MuseumThe Colorado-Big Thompson Project On Monday, December 7, Curator of Collections Naomi Gerakios Mucci will show recently digitized footage of workers on the Colorado-Big Thompson Project (C-BT). The C-BT project is an engineering feat started in 1933, which collects and delivers more than 200,000 acre feet of water each year across the Continental Divide. The majority of this water comes from melting snow in the upper Colorado River basin at the Shadow Mountain Reservoir located between Lake Grandby and Grand Lake.

The project transports water through a 13.1-mile tunnel beneath Rocky Mountain National Park, it’s held in Lake Estes, and ultimately water flows down the Big Thompson River and is diverted to more than 640,000 acres of irrigated

farm and ranch land that serves 860,000 people on the eastern side of the Divide.

The free program begins at 1:30 p.m. at the Estes Park Museum, no reservations are necessary to attend.

Meet Me @ The Museum encourages all of us to be curious about the history of Estes Park. Museum staff includes the community in their local history findings and current projects. Get involved with the Museum staff ’s topic of choice by participating in Meet Me @ the Museum events. The Estes Park Museum conducts activities that preserve, share and respect the unique history of Estes Park. The Museum is located at 200 Fourth Street. More information can be found at www.estes.org/museum.

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I know we’ve just passed the holiday of giving thanks, but since we’ve entered the season of giving, I thought I would use this column to write about all of the ways people in Estes Park have done things for or given things to me: Three different restaurant owners ask Jordan and me every week if we need something to eat when we deliver their supply of the Estes Park News. We will never go hungry on Thursday nights!

After we replaced the floors in our house, our local plumbing and heating man came over to connect our fridge and gas oven immediately after returning to town from a weekend getaway. He didn’t even go home first.

The Visitor Center has done a lot of great things for me on a professional level (the staff and volunteers are incredible), but it’s also been my saving grace personally. When Jordan and I were marathon training this past spring, we’d stop for a water break during long runs.

The Visitor Center has two of the best, coldest water fountains in the world.

Countless times I’ve gone into Safeway and had a question about or need for produce, and my brother was there working, ready to help with a giant smile.

Any time I’ve ever walked into Poppy’s or Mama Rose’s. Enough said.

I was looking for a printer and posted about my search in our local Facebook “yard sale” groups. One of Jordan’s South Pacific costars had a good-as-new, fantastic printer that she wasn’t using. She offered to give it to me, no charge.

I met my mother-in-law during my first month in Estes Park and when I met her son seven months later, she told

him she had been waiting for that moment ever since we met.

A small business owner, who I hadn’t even met at the time, offered to lend us her daughter’s wedding décor. We ended up borrowing some of the coolest stuff (including a handmade outdoor bar!) and got to use some of it, even when the flood graced our wedding weekend.

When our golden retriever Molly got sick with cancer, we had to take her to our vet for weekly blood tests to make sure her white blood cell count wasn’t too severely impacted by the chemo treatments. Since she was on three legs by then and had a hard time walking on hard (read: slippery) surfaces, our vet would come outside to the parking lot every week, just to make sure Molly was more comfortable. When she crossed the bridge in August, we got a card in the mail with personal notes from every member of their team.

This was as far as I could get before I started to reach the top limit of my word count. These examples aren’t even a fraction of the list I scribbled out in my notebook! Estes Park is giving community. The people who live here, the way they run their businesses and lives, they’re all so selfless. Sometimes I think it’s because we feel that Estes – the place itself – has already given us so much.

The way it fills us up makes us want to give some to others, too. Thank you, Estes, for being so generous to me.

Kirby Hazelton and her husband Jordan live in Estes Park with their dog Harley.

They love hiking, craft beer, and finding all the magic Estes Park has to offer.

Email Kirby at kirby.hazelton@gmail.com

Video Greeting For Jim & Juaniece Ward Please come and help us send best wishes and good tidings to Jim and Juaniece Ward. For years, they have provided beautiful photographs of wildlife and scenery from our area to be featured in the Estes Park News.

Their talented efforts have delighted readers near and far, whether it be an eagle at Lake Estes or a deer fawn in RMNP. We miss them while they are away and want to let them know we are thinking of them.

Many of us know Jim is also an accomplished fisherman, helping all anglers near him at Lake Estes to become even better fishermen. He frequently provides a hook or weight or line, or donates his catch of fish to those more in need of them. Juaniece supplies him with hot

coffee and pastries in the wee hours of the morning while he fishes, camera always at the ready. She also patrols Estes Park and RMNP while Jim fishes, acting as tracker, so that Jim can capture the extraordinary photographs he provides and so generously shares with our Estes Park News readers.

They are both familiar faces around town and in RMNP, always with a big smile, and they are greatly missed as they spend time in their winter home in Las Vegas.

Help us tell Jim and Juaniece how much we miss and appreciate them, send your thanks or even a holiday greeting.

Please stop by the EP News office next Monday, Dec. 7 between 9 a.m.-12 noon to say a few words on video and let them know how much they are loved and thought of. Call 5865800 and ask for Kris or email kris@estesparknews.com to RSVP that you’ll be in to tape a short video, or call for more information or for an alternate date to film.

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epnews.com 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.

November 22 At 3:42 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to 5532 E. Hwy. 36 for an odor investigation.

November23 At 2:23 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to the intersection of Big Thompson Ave. and N. Saint Vrain Ave. for an MVA. November 25 At 8:15 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to mile marker 65 on Hwy. 34 for an MVA. At 8:23 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to mile marker 5 on Hwy. 36 for an MVA. At 10:21 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to 2373 Hwy. 34 for a possible electrical fire.

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

On November 17 at 1:22 p.m. police stopped a 28 year old female driver for failure to signal.

The transient woman was found

November 26 At 10:08 a.m. an EVFPD officer was paged to 1700 Big Thompson Ave. for a general fire alarm.

At 4:15 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to 1250 S. Saint Vrain Ave. for an odor investigation.

At 5:06 p.m. an EVFPD officer was paged to 157 Cleave St. for an odor investigation.

November27 At 10:35 a.m. the EVFPD was paged to Cedar Ridge Circle area for a high angle rescue.

At 11:33 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to 555 Prospect Ave. for a smoke investigation.

November 28 At 6:30 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to 451 E. Wonderview Ave. for a smoke investigation.

At 8:09 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to 1830 Raven Ave. to assist the Estes Park Ambulance.

to be driving on a revoked license and under the influence of drugs. She was charged with DUID, driving on a revoked license and failure to signal a turn. She was transported to Larimer County Detention Center.

On November 22 at 10:03 p.m. police were called to a disturbance at 101 S. St. Vrain Ave. Upon arrival, police arrested a 40 year old male from Johnstown, CO and charged him with third degree assault, domestic violence and criminal mischief against a 40 year old victim.

Police transported him to Larimer County Detention Center.

On November 24 at 4:27 p.m. police were called to 800 Big Thompson Ave. on a report of a man there who was wanted on a warrant.

Upon arrival police arrested a male fugitive who was wanted for second degree assault with a deadly weapon, menacing, obstruction of a telephone device, false imprisonment and a probation violation. He was transported to Larimer County Detention Center.

Here are a few snapshots of the floats in the 2015 Catch the Glow Christmas Parade. You can watch our short video recap of this parade on our website at www.estesparknews.com, or on our Facebook page. It was cold, but a whole lot of fun. Great job once again parade director Michael Young and crew!

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Park Theatre Playhouse Performs “A Christmas Carol” We know that Marley is dead, but what happens to Ebenezer Scrooge’s mean, sour, pruney old business partner after that? After all he’s done, he seems doomed to wander the afterlife forever, clanking his chains behind him. He’s even been given his own private tormentor in this hellish eternity, a malicious little hell-sprite who thoroughly enjoys her work. Desperate, Marley accepts his one chance to free himself ….to escape his own chains, he must first redeem Scrooge. Thus begins a journey of laughter, terror, redemption and renewal, during which Scrooge’s heart is opened, but

not before Marley discovers his own. Irreverent, funny and deeply moving, Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol by Tom Mula, will delight audience members of all ages.

Directed by Jim Valone and presented as modified Reader’s Theater, performances will be held at the Park Village Playhouse, December 18 & 19, 7:30 p.m. and December 19 & 20, 2:00 p.m. Tickets available at Macdonald Book Shop, online at www.fineartsguild.org or at the door. Adults $12, seniors 62+ $10, under 18 $6. Add $1 for online purchase. No charge for Fine Arts Guild members.

First Ever Menorah Lighting In Estes Park Next Wednesday Rabbi Yerachmiel Gorelik from the Chabad Jewish Center of Northern Colorado invites all to the first ever Menorah Lighting and Chanukah Celebration in Estes Park with Mayor Bill Pinkham.

The lighting will take place in downtown Bond Park next Wednesday, December 9 at 5:30 p.m. Mayor Bill Pinkham will be in attendance along with other dignitaries. The event features the lighting of the giant Menorah, music and traditional Chanukah foods. This event is free and all are welcome to attend.

From Rabbi Gorelik, “Every year there are thousands of public Menorah Lightings across the globe. From the president to every governor and many Mayors participate in Menorah lightings in every state in America including the governor and Mayor in Denver as well as some 30 towns/cities throughout Colorado with their local dignitaries. Till now we have hosted for the past decade in Fort Collins, Loveland, Greeley and at CSU and are very excited to host in Estes Park for the first time! We are excited Estes Park joins many cities and towns throughout Colorado in this tradition.”

The Gift Of Music Young Artists and Scholars Group have teamed up with Highland Music Center to gift full scholarships to local youth who wish to learn a musical instrument.

Scholarship applications may be picked up at Highland Music Center located in the Old Church Shops or by calling the Music Center at 970-577-9532. The Center is not limited to youth lessons and teaches music to all ages and ranges of skills and instruments.

Young Artists and Scholars Group’s mission is to encourage, educate and empower our youth to be vital members of their local and world community. Learning to play a musical instrument is yet another way for young and old alike to participate in our community. The group has also been able to gift some musical instruments to those youth who cannot otherwise afford a band instrument.

Our Estes Valley community has a lively music scene for all ages, from the out-

standing early musical story times and music sessions at our Estes Valley Library, to the excellent band and choir programs at our schools, to the community band and jazz bands that boast musical members with a wide range of ages.

If you would like to help fund the music lesson program or make a general donation to the Young Artists and Scholars Group, you can be assured that the group is a nonprofit organization with a 501c-3 tax exempt status and that your gifts are completely tax deductible. Donations can be dropped at Highland Music Center, sent via mail to YASG 1146 Griffith ., EP CO 80517, or made online at www.epyasg.org. In addition to free music lessons Young Artists and Scholars Group sponsors a free seed library, Picture a Proverb Sessions, craft activities, Tinker Time and Tutoring, Outdoor Education, Young Chautauqua, Readers Theatre and Round Table Discussions.

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Estes Park Medical Center Emergency Dept. Receives Patient Satisfaction Award By: Kerrie Hill, EPMC

Engagement, or Clinical Quality. Estes Park Medical Center Emergency DepartEstes Park Medical Center is proud to ment received the Guardian of Excellent announce it has been named a 2015 Guardian of Excellence Award winner by Award for Patient Experience and th Press Ganey Associates, Inc. Recognized achieved the 95 percentile consistently as a leader in performance improvement during the course of one award year.

“Putting patients first and providing for nearly 30 years, Press Ganey partners the highest quality of care is what our with more than 11,000 health care organizations worldwide to create and sus- staff strive for each and every day in the tain high-performing organizations, and Emergency Department at Estes Park Medical Center,” said Leslie Roberts, Diultimately, improve the overall health rector of Trauma and Emergency Servcare experience.

The Guardian of Excellence Award is a nationally-recognized symbol of achievement in healthcare. Presented annually, the award honors clients who consistently sustained performance in the top 95th percentile of performance in one of five areas including: Patient Experience, Employee Engagement, Physician

ices. The Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Award for Outstanding Performance in Patient Experience is based on feedback from our patients who are our most important critics.

Their praise is the result of a team comprised of physicians, nurses, paramedics and staff members in all sorts of supporting roles that make patients their first priority.”

We are proud to partner with Estes Park Medical Center, said Patrick T. Ryan, CEO of Press Ganey. “The award is a testament to the organization’s commitment to reduce patient suffering and deliver more patient centered care. By achieving and sustaining this level of excellence, Estes Park Medical Center is benefiting patients and helping advance the quality of health care."

"This is a tremendous accomplishment, and one that every member of our hospital family and community can be very proud of," said Mark Gregson, Interim CEO of Estes Park Medical Center. "I want to extend congratulations to our outstanding Emergency Department team for shining the national light on our great hospital."

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epnews.com Some clever souls have mastered the skill of slinging an insult with a twist, so that the recipient of the offense may not even recognize that they’ve been put down. I do not claim to have come up with a single one of the slams below, but I do admit to finding them entertaining.

You know the old saying, “We only tease the ones we love”? These insults are along the same vein. I imagine many were directed at someone the issuer actually liked.

Thanks to Don, one of The Thunker’s frequent informants, for providing several of these calumniations. I hope he fact checked them before he sent them to me because I didn’t.

• A member of Parliament to Disraeli: "Sir, you will either die on the gallows or of some unspeakable disease."

• "That depends, Sir, " said Disraeli, “whether I embrace your policies or your mistress."

• "He had delusions of adequacy." (Walter Kerr) • “Her only flair is in her nostrils.”

(Pauline Kael) • "He has all the virtues I dislike and none of the vices I admire." (Winston Churchill) • "I have never killed a man, but I have read many obituaries with great pleasure."

(Clarence Darrow) • "He has never been known to use a word that might send a reader to the dictionary." (William Faulkner about Ernest Hemingway) • "Thank you for sending me a copy of your book; I'll waste no time reading it."

(Moses Hadas) • “I like long walks, especially when they are taken by people who annoy me.” (Fred Allen) • "I didn't attend the funeral, but I sent a nice letter saying I approved of it." (Mark Twain) • "He has no enemies, but is intensely disliked by his friends." (Oscar Wilde) • "I am enclosing two tickets to the first night of my new play; bring a friend, if you have one." (George Bernard Shaw to Winston Churchill) • "Cannot possibly attend first night, will attend second ... if there is one." (Winston Churchill, in response) • "I feel so miserable without you; it's almost like having you here." (Stephen Bishop) • "He is a self-made man and worships his

creator." (John Bright) • “Don't look now, but there's one too many in this room and I think it's you.” (Groucho Marx) • "I've just learned about his illness. Let's hope it's nothing trivial." (Irvin S. Cobb) • "He is not only dull himself; he is the cause of dullness in others." (Samuel Johnson) • “There goes the famous good time that was had by all.” (Bette Davis) • "He is simply a shiver looking for a spine to run up." (Paul Keating) • “Some folks are wise and some are otherwise.” (Tobias George Smolett) • "In order to avoid being called a flirt, she always yielded easily." (Charles, Count Talleyrand) • “Teflon brain: nothing sticks.” (Lily Tomlin) • "Why do you sit there looking like an envelope without any address on it?" (Mark Twain) • "His mother should have thrown him away and kept the stork." (Mae West) • "Some cause happiness wherever they go; others, whenever they go." (Oscar Wilde) • “He knows so little and knows it so fluently.” (Ellen Glasgow) • "He uses statistics as a drunken man uses lamp-posts...for support rather than illumination." (Andrew Lang) • "He has Van Gogh's ear for music."

(Billy Wilder) • “I will always love the false image I had of you.” (Ashleigh Brilliant) • "I've had a perfectly wonderful evening.

But I'm afraid this wasn't it." (Groucho Marx) • “Don't be so humble, you're not that great.” (Golda Meir) • “You tweachewous miscweant!” (Elmer Fudd) And last is my favorite because it is so pure, so decorous, so bad—it’s good. (From a case study written by Sigmund Freud where he describes insults proffered by a patient.)

• “You lamp! You towel! You plate!”

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

IRS Expands Major Tax Break For Small Businesses On November 24, 2015, the IRS simplified the paperwork and recordkeeping requirements for small businesses by raising from $500 to $2,500 the safe harbor threshold for deducting certain capital items, such as equipment.

The new $2,500 threshold applies to any such item substantiated by an invoice. “As a result,” said Paul Mueller, CPA of Mueller & Associates CPA in Estes Park, “small businesses will be able to immediately deduct many expenditures that would otherwise need to be spread over a period of years through annual depreciation deductions.”

Earlier this year, the IRS received more than 150 letters from businesses and CPAs suggesting an increase in the threshold. Commenters noted that the existing $500 threshold was too low to effec-

tively reduce administrative burden on small business. “The $500 threshold did not make much sense,” Mueller said.

“The cost of many commonly expensed items such as tablets, smart phones, and replacement parts typically exceeds $500.”

Businesses can still deduct otherwise deductible repair and maintenance costs, even if they exceed the $2,500 threshold.

While the new $2,500 threshold takes effect in 2016, the IRS said they will not challenge use of the new $2,500 threshold in earlier tax years. “I think the IRS was offering up an early Christmas present to small businesses,” Mueller joked.

Mueller & Associates, CPA, LLC can be reached at 1182 Graves Avenue, Unit C-1, Estes Park CO 80517, phone: 970-6671070.

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Cauldron Bubble A thick gray-white quilt drapes the crest of the Front Range. Below, winter’s wearying winds are gathering strength in the Estes Valley, pushing and flowing, whistling low, seemingly ceaseless, callous of humankind. As I drive up Highway 7 towards my tai chi class at Dao House, contemplating cold months to come, the elongated blur of a mountain lion leaps from the right onto the asphalt and swiftly bounds left; my eyes barely register the lithe, tawny body and flash of tail before the animal disappears downslope.

Twenty-five years ago I came to Colorado; finally, if briefly, I have seen magnificence.

Kurt the catfish swims leisurely back and forth in crystal aquarium water, indifferent to his potentially precarious surroundings. The message is clear: this water is 99.9% safe to drink, even though it recently entered the Upper Thompson

structure damage. All told, UTSD has spent $9.2 million on flood recovery and repair, most of it from federal sources.

Upper Thompson Sanitation District was created in 1971. It operates as a nonprofit, cost-based enterprise, serving over 5,000 residential and commercial customers throughout the Estes Valley with ninety miles of pipe, three lift stations, four aeration basins, three clarifiers and two solids handling tanks. The forty-five year old facility, which is rated to process two million gallons of sewage daily, currently operates at 65% of full capacity.

The plant is well managed and carefully tended.

While dealing with day-to-day UTSD operations is paramount, Chris and his cohorts also look decades ahead. Their challenge is “to deliver dependable and affordable sanitation service today, while managing the infrastructure wisely to meet Estes Valley sanitation needs of the future.” This means maintaining the cur-

Sanitation District (UTSD) Wastewater Treatment Facility as raw sewage. Kurt, like the proverbial canary in the coal mine, offers live testimony to the quality of water expected from and delivered by UTSD into the Big Thompson. The District cleans about 750,000 gallons daily, swelling to more than a million in peak summer months. “Nobody worries about it because nobody can see it,” says District Manager Chris Bieker. “But that’s as it should be. Our job is to protect the watershed and the environment for all citizens of the Estes Valley while delivering the most cost-effective treatment and service.”

Chris, born in Denver, came to Estes Park in 1979. He worked for several years at Nicky’s Resort as a waiter and bartender, married Linda in 1984, and started at UTSD in 1987 as plant operator. He worked on line crews and in the testing lab; rose to chief operator and plant superintendent; became assistant operations manager in 2007; and has served as District Manager since 2008.

“We’re a small outfit,” says Chris. “We work as a team, as a family. Our Board members make this a special place to work for our fourteen employees.”

A few months ago Chris was named District Manager of the year to represent the 2,500 Special Districts across Colorado. This honor had roots in his exemplary long service and as well in flood recovery work after September 2013 when UTSD’s annual $3 million budget swelled to over $7 million. Working around the clock for months, Chris and his staff ensured that sanitation service remained uninterrupted despite crippling infra-

rent collection system, anticipating Estes Valley population growth, and meeting impending state and federal discharge requirements. One example: the Environmental Protection Agency and State of Colorado have directed that treatment facilities like UTSD significantly reduce the quantity of nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus discharged to rivers by 2022.

The District is also required to meet limits for metals including arsenic, cadmium, copper and zinc. These mandates necessitate advanced treatment technologies and upgrades to the treatment facility. Such complex issues are not unique to UTSD. Unfunded water and sewer infrastructure repair and replacement in the United States may cost as much as three trillion dollars within the next twenty years.

Projected 1% annual Estes Valley population growth will not generate sufficient revenues under current rates to cover costs of required upgrades. With no choice in the matter, UTSD must determine solutions prior to the 2022 deadline.

Fortunately for residents of the Estes Valley, Chris and his staff understand the issues and are working with the UTSD Board to ensure both long-term protection of the watershed and delivery of cost-effective treatment and service. Estes Valley residents could not ask for more, nor could Kurt and all those catfish to come that will call the UTSD aquarium their home.

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It is rather hard to type as my new puppy Sunshine seems to like to catch my finger tips with her little sharp teeth. Every time I get one healed, I encounter another “accident” and have a new sore finger tip. Ah but teething will be over someday, I think!

She behaved rather well for Thanksgiving especially with so many people. We (Sunshine and I) had a total of 13 humans for the 24 pound turkey and I do not have to plan on how to use leftovers, as I have none. A wonderful thankful time was had by all, including Sunshine. Since we were not paying too much attention to her whereabouts, she did have a couple of accidents when roaming upstairs but what is a family gathering without a bit of commotion? At least everyone is still friends and talking to one another. Ha! Ha! This year, I dry-brined the turkey and it was so juicy and delicious. It is a little late for y’alls ‘Turkey Day’ but you may want to try the following recipe if you are cooking turkey for Christmas or New Year’s. I usually cook our turkey on the Weber barbecue pit but in Estes, many times I have had to move the pit into the garage to keep the heat at the right temperature.

This year was so cold that I roasted it in the oven. By brining it ahead of time, the preparation was a snap the day of Thanksgiving. I have tried the wet brining but this dry brining is so much easier and less messy.

Dry-Binning a Turkey For a 14-16 pound thawed turkey that is not pre-salted.

3 Tbs. Kosher salt (for larger or smaller birds use the rule of 1 Tbs. for every 5 lbs. and adjust seasonings accordingly.

1 ½ tsp. of a mixture of dried thyme, rosemary, and sage or your own blend or poultry seasonings.

1 Tbs. brown sugar ½ tsp. garlic powder ¾ tsp. finely ground black pepper.

I also use a little vegetable oil at the last minute to rub on breast but not necessary.

Large rimmed baking sheet or roasting pan.

Mix all dry ingredients in a small bowl.

Wash and dry turkey and remove the bag of giblets and neck. Save for gravy. Pat turkey as dry as possible with paper towels. Place on large work area and loosen the skin with your hands. Loosen the skin not only over the breast but the thigh area as well. Use about 2 tsp. of season/salt mix inside the cavity at both the neck and bottom area. Now use the rest of the mix under the loosened skin and some on the top of the skin over the breast, thighs and legs. I even put some on the back-side of bird.

Tuck the wings under and refrigerate breast side up in the rimmed baking pan.

Refrigerate uncovered for at least a day but ideally three days. I did three days.

(Defrost the bird in an ice chest in the house, it works great.) That’s it. No rinsing, patting or anything. (As I said, I rubbed a little oil over breast but that is just a tribute to the old way of baking a turkey, it is not necessary.)

I do wrap the wings in foil for most of the baking time. When turkey is nice and brown, I uncover the wings. But if the turkey is browning too much too soon, tent it with foil. I use the cooking time that is usually found on the turkey packing but I also rely on a thermometer, ex-

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perience, sight and smell. The time for my 24 lb. bird took just about five hours and then I let it stand for 20-30 minutes before carving.

Midway, I added about three cups of water to the pan. This was to aid in making juice for my gravy. When the turkey was done, I drained the pan. I placed the drippings along with part of the gravy I skimmed off of the top out on the porch to chill to remove the fat that would come to the top so I could remove it. Luck would have it; I also rinsed the pan with a little water to get up all those delicious brown bits.

We had let Sunshine out to play on the deck in the snow. I asked one of the men to go and get my cup of drippings. He came back all chagrin as the cup was turned over and nary a drop of pan juices (that also had gravy with onions) were to be found. Sunshine was right below the table just licking at the deck. Yes, she had upset the cup by jumping up and when the fluid drained through the wrought iron table, she had a feast. Unfortunately it was a very unhealthy feast so my daughter Marie the veterinarian, had to give her some peroxide to have her throw up.

Onions are toxic to dogs. Puppies!

As I said before, Sunshine really enjoyed Thanksgiving. I bet she is really looking forward to Christmas and the rib roast.

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

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Tiny Tots And Santa At The American Legion Saturday, December 12 This year’s annual Tiny Tots with Santa at the American Legion celebrates fiftynine years of children sitting on Santa and Mrs. Claus’ laps, whispering their special Christmas wishes.

The event was started

by June Bartlett Legion Auxiliary President in 1956. Throughout the years, thousands of children have visited Santa at the American Legion Post 119 in Estes Park.

The Legion is now on the third and fourth generation of children visiting Santa, and it is wonderful to see the parents and grandparents bringing their kids and grandkids back year after year and watching them grow!

Tiny Tots with Santa is open to kids of all ages and at the event, the children receive a free toy from Santa and Mrs. Claus, delicious homemade treats and a free picture with Santa Claus.

Photos taken that day will be published in a special section of the Estes Park News on Friday, December 25.

Bring your children and grandkids by on Saturday, December 12th between 9:00 a.m.-12 noon to the American Legion Hall and have your child bring their special holiday wishes and a big smile for the camera!

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To The Editor: Nearing twenty years of residing in Estes Park, I am thankful for our many jewels of the community.

One in particular, KREV 104.7 FM. I have lived in small town metro areas around the country, traveling back and forth as well. No where yet have I found a radio station similar to its distinctive character.

Its unique origin, means of operation, and programming are a refreshing respite. Where else in the middle of July, at random, but not by accident, will you hear Bing Crosby dreaming of a “White Christmas!”

With the recent passing of Paul Saunders, integral to its creation, I invite any area resident who has not listened or supported this station in some way, to do so, in honor of Paul and this “jewel” of the Estes Valley.” (And yes, I have the station on as I write this!)

Suzhan (Sue) Prindiville

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Tuskegee “Top Gun” Pilot To Speak In Estes Park In May of 1949, 1st Lt. James Harvey III the United States armed forces. took off from Nellis Air Force Base in Harvey became the first black jet Nevada in an obsolete P-47N Thunderfighter pilot to fly missions over Korean bolt propeller-driven fighter and flew airspace. into history. He and three other pilots Retired Lt. Col. James Harvey will share who trained at Tuskegee his experiences as an Air Base in Alabama would Air Force pilot when he distinguish themselves by speaks at the Stanley winning the first Top Gun Hotel on Monday, DeWeapons Meet in U.S. Air cember 7th at 7:00 p.m.

Force history. The winning His speech is sponsored team from the 332nd in part by Estes Park Fighter Group outperPost 119 of the Ameriformed 11 other Air Force can Legion and is free "Top Gun" teams, flying and open to the public. cutting-edge aircraft and His talk will recall the won the trophy for a series obstacles the Tuskegee of aerial bombing, strafing Lt. Col. James Harvey Airmen had to overand rocket-firing events. come both in the servCuriously, for 46 years the 332nd Fighter ice and out of it when Jim Crow laws Group was never recognized as winner permeated the south. There were sepaof the Top Gun meet. rate drinking fountains, separate eating “Each year when the Air facilities, separate clubs.

Force Magazine’s almanac The entire air base was came out, the winner of the segregated. Tension 1949 weapons meet was algrew until the base ways listed as ‘unknown,’” commander was resays Harvey. Furthermore, placed and the new the trophy from that comcommander did away petition remained locked with all the segregated in a warehouse at Wrightactivities. Everyone ate, Patterson AFB, Ohio until worked, socialized and it finally surfaced in 1995. did everything together.

"They just didn't want the The Tuskegee Airmen public to know about the once numbered more Tuskegee airmen and how than 900. Like a lot of good we were," Harvey told the Las VeWWII units, that number has shriveled gas Review-Journal during an interview. to just a few dozen. Not all were pilots.

You see, that winning team was comIn fact the majority served as ground posed of all African Americans – gradu- support personnel, mechanics, nurses, ates of flight training at Tuskegee Army and instructors.

Air Field in Alabama during World War Harvey’s story is compelling, revealing, Two. The Tuskegee airmen were the first and inspiring.

African-American military aviators in

Pinewood Springs New Resident Welcome Program Pinewood Springs has started a new resident welcome program. There are thirteen sponsors of this program, all contributing to the purchase of a high quality canvas bag with their business or organization name printed on it. Thanks to the following sponsors for helping to start this program: Estes Valley Library; Poppy’s; Mama Rose’s; Marth McCarver, Realtor; Susan Martin, Realtor; Dan Kwoakski, Immigration Attorney; XBar7; Warner Ranch; Lyons Dental; Lyons Veterinary Clinic; Soapy Nicks;

Redstone Review; and Bank of the West.

Next the volunteer Pinewood Springs residents will be collecting items to put inside these new resident welcome bags.

Welcome bags will be ready for distribution by early January 2016. If you are interested in contributing please contact Christy at C2Strategies@gmail.com or 303-823-5991. Suggested items could be range from discounts or coupons introducing new residents to your service or produce, to business cards and information.

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How To Deal With Conflict EPNRC is pleased to announce December’s Nonprofit Lunch & Learn Roundtable Discussion, How to Deal with Conflict: from the nonprofit perspective.

This program will be held on Thursday, December 10 from Noon-1:30 p.m. in the Hondius Room at the Estes Valley Library.

Conflict is an inevitable part of life. Yet we are often taken off guard when it occurs. We'll discuss: • Ways to be proactive in preventing conflict • Ways to be reactive when faced with it • The unique types of conflict we deal with as nonprofit leaders We'll also share scenarios (without names or identifying information) in order to apply the information to real life.

So come prepared with your experiences

and we'll learn from each other!

This round table discussion will be facilitated by Melissa Westover, Executive Director of the Estes Valley Restorative Justice Partnership.

Grab your lunch and join us as we explore what works (and doesn’t work) for you. Bring your best practices, challenges, solutions – the goal is to learn from each other and have a lively discussion between individuals interested in the topic.

Lunch & Learn Roundtable Discussions are free of charge to EPNRC member organizations (staff and current board) and $10 for nonmembers. If you have ideas for future roundtable discussions, please contact EPNRC executive director, Jill Lancaster at director@epnonprofit.org.

Mueller & Associates Has Moved!

Mueller & Associates, CPA, LLC, a full service tax and accounting services firm, announced today that it has relocated its Estes Park office effective December 1, 2015.

The new office is

located at: Mueller & Associates, CPA, LLC 1182 Graves Avenue, Unit C-1 Estes Park CO 80517 Office: 970-6671070.

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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Support The Work Of The Estes Park Nonprofit Resource Center And Ten Other Local Nonprofits On Colorado Gives Day

The Estes Park Nonprofit Resource Center invites Estes Park residents and guests to support our efforts to strengthen nonprofit organizations in the Estes Valley so that our community and its people are better served by donating to us on Colorado Gives Day, December 8, 2015.

Presented by Community First Foundation and FirstBank, Colorado Gives Day is an annual statewide movement to celebrate and increase philanthropy through online giving. The event is powered by ColoradoGives.org, a yearround, online giving website. Search for our profile on the site and make your safe and secure donation in a few easy steps.

“The donations we receive on Colorado Gives Day help us do more to support the community and ensure that we are able to provide resources, educational programs and networking opportunities for nonprofits,” says Jill Lancaster, Executive Director of EPNRC. “Our goal is to raise $2,000 which will go a long way in supporting our operating budget. We also want to get a share of the $1 Million Incentive Fund.” $1 Million Incentive Fund Community First Foundation and FirstBank each contributed $500,000 to create a $1 Million Incentive Fund, one of the largest gives-day incentive funds in the country. Every nonprofit receiving a donation on Colorado Gives Day receives a portion of the fund, which increases the value of every dollar donated.

For example, if EPNRC receives 10 percent of the total donations made on Colorado Gives Day, EPNRC also receives 10 percent of the $1 Million Incentive Fund.

Community First Foundation, an Arvada-based foundation dedicated to fueling the power of community to drive positive change, and FirstBank, Colorado’s largest locally owned bank, have partnered to present Colorado Gives Day for the past six years. By making fundraising simple for nonprofits and giving easy for donors, Colorado Gives Day is one the most successful events of its kind in the nation. Last year, $26.2 million was raised for Colorado nonprofits in just 24 hours. Since its inception in 2010, $83 million has been donated on Colorado Gives Day. In addition to EPNRC, 10 other local nonprofits are participating in Colorado Gives Day. Your support of the following organizations helps strengthen our community: Crossroads Ministry of Estes Park, Rocky Mountain Conservancy, Estes Valley Crisis Advocates (formally Estes Valley Victim Advocates,) Estes Valley Library Friends & Foundation, Estes Valley Land Trust, Estes Park Museum Friends & Foundation, Estes Park Medical Center Foundation, Estes Park Music Festival, Volunteer Fire Department of Big Elk, and The Old Gallery.

For more information about EPNRC, please visit www.epnonprofit.org. For more information about Colorado Gives Day, please visit ColoradoGivesDay.org.

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Estes Park Village Band And Jazz Big Band To Present Holiday Concert e Estes Park Jazz Big Band and Estes “e Polar Express.”

Park Village Band will present a Holiday Aer a short intermission to reset the Concert of traditional stage, Loren Johnson Christmas music as well will begin the Village as newer songs for the Band portion of the holidays on Sunday, Deconcert with “Jingle cember 6. e free conBells Forever,” a clever cert will begin at 7:00 combination of “Jingle p.m. in the Estes Park Bells” and “e Stars High School eater.

And Stripes Forever Sharing the conducting March.” Johnson will duties for Sunday’s procontinue with “Portraits gram will be Loren JohnOf Christmas” as son, Bob Latchaw and arranged by Warren Chuck Varilek.

Barker. e Jazz Big Band, under Bob Latchaw will then the direction of Chuck direct the Village Band Varilek, will begin the on a tribute to Paul concert with a Dave Saunders, “Santa’s Wolpe arrangement of Dreams.” Latchaw’s “Winter Wonderland.” composition recalls Loren Johnson will be Paul’s contribution to Paul Saunders aka Santa Claus featured as flugelhorn the Village Band as a soloist on the next selection, “White tuba player dressed as Santa Claus for the Christmas,” followed by the Gordon Holiday Concert and also as an “ImagiGoodwin arrangement of “Let It Snow! neer” for Disneyland.

Let It Snow! Let It Snow!” e next song, Varilek will then direct the band on “Good King Wenceslas,” is arranged by “White Christmas,” featuring TokunagaDave Wolpe in the style of the Glenn Scanlon as vocal soloist, followed by Miller Orchestra. “Christmas Time Is Robert W. Smith’s fun sleigh ride compoHere,” from the Charlie Brown Christmas sition, “e Runaway Sleigh.” e band television special, will feature Meghan will continue with John Rutter’s beautiful Tokunaga-Scanlon as vocal soloist, accomposition, “Candlelight Carol.” companied by the Big Band. e band For the band’s traditional end-of-conwill close their portion of the program cert sing-along, Tokunaga-Scanlon will with “Hot Chocolate” from the movie lead the audience in singing band mem-

ber Jerry Brubaker’s arrangement of “e Ultimate Christmas Sing-Along,” including well-known Christmas songs “Jingle Bells,” “Deck e Halls,” “Silent Night” and “We Wish You A Merry Christmas.” e Village Band is an affiliate member of the Cultural Arts Council of Estes Park. e group has been a recipient of Community Service Grants from the town of Estes Park in the past few years.

Some of the music performed at this concert was purchased through the grant awards. e Village Band has been performing several free concerts in the Estes Park community each year for the past 33 years. e Jazz Big Band is also an affiliate member of the Cultural Arts Council of Estes Park. e group has also been a recipient of Community Service Grants from the town of Estes Park in the past few years.. Some of the music performed at this concert was purchased through the grant awards. e Jazz Big Band has been performing free concerts in the Estes Park community each year for the past 22 years. e Estes Park Village Band and Jazz Big Band are community bands made up of adult and school age musicians from the Estes Park area as well as from surrounding communities. New members are always welcome to perform with the bands.

Call Chuck Varilek at 970-586-8776 for more information.

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Red Kettle Update - $2,504 Raised Toward $43,000 Goal Proceeds from Salvation Army Red Kettles in Estes Park on Thanksgiving weekend raised $2,504 towards the $43,000 campaign goal. Local Girl Scouts Olivia Greer and Elizabeth Miles and their mothers, Nikki Greer and Jenny Miles, played a big part in helping the local campaign over the holiday weekend. The two nine-year-old girls from Estes Park Girl Scout Troop 70455 rang the bells at Safeway on a chilly Sunday afternoon. Olivia’s welcoming smile and cheerful attitude were quickly noticed.

When asked what she liked best about

ringing the bell, Olivia said, “I like having people come up to me… and put money in.” She also mentioned singing and dancing were good ways to keep warm – she definitely had the holiday spirit!

Combine youthful enthusiasm with support by parents and community and a valuable service is provided within our community. That is, it’s really easy help those in need - ring the bell, smile, donate money or share your time – even dance and sing!

According to Stephanie Whitfield, Estes Park Salvation Army Unit President, “your donation may provide a family with emergency food provisions or basic assistance along with words of encouragement for someone who couldn’t decide whether to fill a prescription or pay a heating bill.”

Please call (970) 646-5335 or send an email estesparkbellringers@gmail.com to volunteer. Volunteers are needed now through December 24. Two-hour bell ringing shifts run seven days a week from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the east and west doors of Safeway. Also, twohour shifts at the Post Office location run from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday and from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturdays.

The Estes Park Salvation Army Service Extension Unit welcomes direct donations. You may designate Estes Park Service Extension Unit in the memo line of your check to keep all funds local.

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

Below, bell ringers Nikki and Olivia Greer.

$2,504

Happy Birthday Nola!

Love, from your family and friends

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December 15 - Senior Center Holiday Feast

Estes Valley Sunrise Rotary will provide table service again this year. Courtesy photo

Tickets on sale November 30 Tickets for the Senior Center’s annual Holiday Feast went on sale this week at the Estes Park Senior Center, 220 Fourth Street. The event will be held Tuesday, December 15 at noon at the Senior Center. Tickets are $6.50 for members of Estes Park Senior Citizens Center Inc. or $8.50 for non- members. Advance ticket purchase is required for this event; seating is limited.

Catering for All Occasions has planned a delicious menu of ham and prime rib and all the trimmings including red velvet cake to top it off. Members of Estes Valley Sunrise Rotary will provide table service. This popular event is a great time to meet with friends and celebrate

the holidays over a wonderful meal – tickets generally sell out for this feast so stop by soon.

Stop by Senior Center to purchase tickets, Monday through Friday, between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Payment may be made by cash or check payable to Catering for All Occasions. Feast tickets are non-refundable.

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

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Estes Park Home Care and Hospice staff enjoyed serving at this year's EPMC Sponsored Halloween luncheon. Courtesy photo

Tickets available today The Estes Park Medical Center is sponsoring a free luncheon on Wednesday, December 9 at 12:00 p.m. at the Estes Park Senior Center, 220 Fourth Street.

Advance tickets are required and will be available starting Monday, November 30 at the Senior Center. No phone reservations will be taken. There is a limit of 48 tickets available, and tickets will be issued on a first come, first served basis.

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from various departments of the Estes Park Medical Center.

For more information, please contact the Town of Estes Park’s Senior Services Division at (970) 586- 2996 or visit the Senior Center at 220 Fourth Street, Monday through Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. or visit the website at www.estes.org/seniorcenter.

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

Tax Preparation Volunteers Needed • MAY GO DOWN IN VALUE

Securities and Investment Advisory Services offered through Moloney Securities Co., Inc., Member FINRA & SIPC Moloney Securities Co., Inc. and the Investment Center of Estes Park are not affiliated entities.

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 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. 4 – Dec. 18, 2015 EVENTS Dec. 4, 11 & 18: Festive Fridays: Shop Local Festivities. Downtown Estes Park.

Dec. 4 & 5: Friends of the Library Used Book Sale. Estes Valley Library.

Fri. & Sat. 10-4pm

Dec. 9: Neal Whitlock. Acoustic Folk & Country. Rock Inn. 5pm Dec. 9: Open Mic. Lonigans. 9pm

Dec. 17: Mountain Town Trio. Classic Rock. Estes Park Resort. 6pm Dec. 18: K.C. Groves. Acoustic. Rock Inn. 6pm Dec. 18: Will Thomas. Acoustic.

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

Dec. 5: Breakfast with Santa & Holiday Movie Matinee: Estes Park Events Center. Breakfast 8-11am.

Activities 8-11:30am, Movie 11:30am

Dec. 10: Open Bluegrass Jam. Rock Inn. 6pm

Dec. 5: Quota Club Holiday Home Tour. Around Estes Park. 11am-3:30pm

Dec. 11: Will Thomas. Acoustic.

Snowy Peaks Winery. 4pm

Dec. 6: Holiday Extravaganza. 600 Moraine Event Center. 2pm

Dec. 11: Great Blue. Acoustic Folk & Eclectic. Rock Inn. 6pm

Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays & Saturdays: Sip & Paint. Murphy’s Resort. 7pm

Dec. 8 & 15: Free 5K Group Run. Starts at the Stanley Hotel. 6pm

Dec. 11: James Davis. Classical Guitar. Twin Owls Steakhouse. 6pm

Sundays: Taste & Create. Snowy Peaks Winery. 4pm

Dec. 9: Christmas Carol Sing-a-Long.

Crags Lodge. 5-8pm

Dec. 11 & 12: Karaoke. Lonigans.

9pm

Wednesdays: Bugs & Brews. Tie flies and drink craft beer. Rock Inn. 6pm

Dec. 9: Menorah Lighting & Hanukah Celebration. Bond Park. 5:30pm

Dec. 12: Peak to Peak Concert #4: A Christmas Gift in Song. Shepherd of the Mountains Lutheran Church. 2pm

Dec. 12: Dasher 5K Group Run. Bond Park. Registration 10am, Race 11am Dec. 12: Tinsel Tavern Tour.

Throughout the Village of Estes Park.

Tour begins at Mary’s Lake Lodge. 6pm

MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT Dec. 4: Will Thomas. Acoustic. Snowy Peaks Winery. 4pm Dec. 4 & 5: Karaoke. Lonigans. 9pm Dec. 4: James Davis. Classical Guitar.

Twin Owls Steakhouse. 6pm Dec. 4: Neal Whitlock. Acoustic Folk & Country. Rock Inn. 6pm Dec. 4: Oratorio Society of Estes Park. High School Auditorium. 7pm

Monday, December 7 Chicken and dumplings, Mixed vegetables, Cookie Tuesday, December 8 Chili, Corn bread, Relishes, Fruit crisp Wednesday, December 9 EPMC Sponsored Luncheon.

Free – Advanced tickets required.

Chicken Parmesan, Spaghetti, Garden salad, Bread sticks, Cake Thursday, December 10 Stuffed pork loin, Mashed potatoes, Gravy, Peas and carrots, Pie Friday, December 11 Baked cod, Potato casserole, Coleslaw, Pie

Dec. 6: Estes Park Music Festival: Jubilate Sacred Singers. Christmas A Capella Chorus. Community Church of the Rockies. 2pm

Dec. 5: Mountain Town Trio. Classic Rock. Marys Lake Lodge. 6pm Dec. 5: Oratorio Society of Estes Park. High School Auditorium. 2pm.

Dec. 6: Just Jill. Acoustic Folk. Rock Inn. 5pm

Dec. 10: Mountain Town Trio.

Classic Rock. Estes Park Resort. 6pm

SEMINARS, CLASSES & LECTURES Dec. 7: James Harvey: Tuskegee Pilot Lecture. Stanley Hotel. 7pm

ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK

Dec. 12: Christmas in Estes Concert. YMCA of the Rockies Assembly Hall. 2pm

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

Dec. 12: Mountain Town Trio.

Classic Rock. Marys Lake Lodge. 6pm

Free RMNP & Ranger-Led Programs.

For more info, call 970-586-1206.

Dec. 12: Sean Flynn. Acoustic. Rock Inn. 6pm

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

Dec. 13: Estes Park Music Festival: Sandra Wong & the Thyme Quartet.

Folk & Latin. Stanley Hotel. 2pm Dec. 13: Women’s Chorus Presents Sounds of the Season. Community Church of the Rockies. 2pm Dec. 13: Nadine Fichera. Acoustic.

Rock Inn. 5pm Dec. 16: Open Mic. Lonigans. 9pm Dec. 16: Matthew Gurnsey. Celtic.

Marys Lake Lodge. 6pm Dec. 17: Open Bluegrass Jam. Rock Inn. 6pm

EXHIBITS Dec. 4: Holiday Gallery Celebration.

Aspen & Evergreen. 5-7pm Dec. 4: Christmas Celebration.

Images of RMNP Gallery. 5:30pm Through Dec. 31: Wild Things in Wood - Artist Jim Sneary. 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

November 25-Dec. 1, 2015

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November totals: 21.2 1.26 2015 to date: 110.1 22.67

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EP NOVEMBER CLIMATIC DATA

Monthly Avg.: Avg. High: Rec. Daily High: Avg. Low: Rec. Daily Low:

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33.5 42.8 75 (1931) 24.3 -29 (1916)

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Monthly Avg.: 11.5 Rec. Mthly. Total: 48.0 (1946)

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Monthly Avg.: 0.81 Rec. Mthly. Total; 6.47 (1946)

* My 23-year average

PHASES OF THE MOON

Last Quarter Dec. 3rd

New Moon Dec. 11th

First Quarter Dec. 18th

Full Moon Dec. 25th

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IS THIS HOUSE YOUR HOUSE? As a counselor and minister I am always looking for ‘secrets’ that contribute to a happy home or to a happy couple relationship. This week I was asked to assist in a memorial service for a person whom I had just met. As always, under such conditions, I try to visit the family and have them share about their loved one and, when possible, get a tour of the home so I can gather greater insight into who they were and what they were like. As I wandered through their home this week a poster on the wall caught my eye and I immediately sensed what kind of relationship this couple had and what their home was like. See if yours has these characteristics. The caption at the top read: ‘In this house…”

“We laugh a lot.” Does this make you envious? Unless yours is like that too. In many homes there is a dearth of laughter. “Business as usual” or, in the well known words of Scrooge, “Bah, Humbug”. Reader’s Digest reminds us that “Laughter is the best medicine”, and shares funny stories to brighten our day. The Bible said it earlier: “The merry heart does good like a medicine”. Is there abundant laughter in your house?

“We try our best.” The poster is saying what the Bible said long ago: “Whatsoever your hands find to do, do it with your might.” Whether you are working, playing, studying, doing chores, or strengthening your family relationships, do what Hallmark says: “Care enough to give the very best.”

“We tell the truth.” I like this one for two reasons. First, ‘tell’ suggests that we share with each other. In many families this is a lack…children fail to share with their parents and vice versa.

Often spouses fail to share with each other as they should. A restaurant owner said: “When couples come into my restaurant I can tell which ones are married and which are dating. The talking ones are dating.” Second, of course, is the need to ‘tell’ the ‘truth’. In all too many families there is a great deal of hiding from one another. Sharing openly and honestly with one another makes for healthy families.

“We support each other.” Solomon once said “Two are better than one, for if one falls when he is alone, he has no one to lift him up, and a threefold cord is not easily broken.” Family members need to encourage and support each other in their activities.

“We make mistakes.” This is a wonderful admission and acknowledgement. In many homes family members are afraid to ‘fail’ in some way for fear of repercussions. This usually results in an abundance of lies and cover-ups in order to pretend to be ‘perfect’. We all make mistakes.

Healthy is the home where it is OK to say so.

“We never give up.” A courageous person once said: “’Quit’ is not in our vocabulary.”

Winston Churchill told his great nation: “Never, never, never give up!” We need to persist when tempted to quit. And spouses and parents need to lead the way.

“We always forgive.” How this is needed in our marriages and our families! Since we all make mistakes, we need to have the willingness to forgive each other quickly. “No worries, Mate!” or “Don’t mention it!” should be readily on our lips as we live each day if we want to be forgiven by others or God. Remember Jesus said: “If you don’t forgive…”

“Above all, we love.” Paul wrote, “The greatest of these…faith, hope, love…is love.”

Where love abounds all the other things in our list will abound easily also.

So, when I visit your house, or you visit mine, will we sense this: “In this house we: love, forgive, support, never quit, speak truthfully, admit to mistakes, do our best, and laugh a lot?” If so, yours and mine are happy homes, like my new friends’.

(Bob)

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Vegan Holiday Potluck

The Vegan Holiday Potluck will be held Sunday, December 13 from 2-4 p.m. in Hondius Room of the Estes Valley Library.

We had 21 people on Nov. 22 for our vegan thanksgiving potluck. The food was delicious, and we had a great group of people!

We support the mission of the Community Recycling Committee that is part of Estes Park's League of Women Voters.

Please bring your own plate, flatware and glass to make these events zero waste with no plastic flatware, paper/plastic plates and cups going into

the landfill. There is a sink to wash dishes. Reusable cloth table napkins and tablecloths will be provided.

Many of us have been inspired and motivated by Chazz Glaze's vegan cooking classes at Salud Clinic as well as her healthy reading book club at the library.

We hope you will join us for a fun time and healthy eating while learning new recipes!

If you can join us or would like more information, please call Susan Wolf at 970-586-3510 or email wildlands3@gmail.com.

Two Sweet Kitties In Need New Forever Homes

This week, there are two adorable, playful kitties in need of new homes.

Pumpkin is a seven month old, playful neutered male, orange and white kitty.

Harley is a six month old neutered male, somewhat shy grey and white kitty.

Both of these pets can be found at the Estes Park Pet Lodge at the Animal Medical Center on Manford Avenue or call 586-9282 for more information.

All pets are offered through the Pet Association of Estes Park, a non-profit organization that works to find homes for stray and abandoned pets, control dog and cat populations by funding sterilization programs, educate members of the community, especially young people, about the humane treatment of animals and the responsibilities of pet ownership; and promote community involvement in the use of pets as therapeutic agents (e.g., in nursing homes). The Estes Park Pet Association is your local humane society. You can make a tax-deductible donation to the Pet Association by sending your check to P.O. Box 4342, Estes Park, CO 80517. For more information, contact Carolyn Fairbanks, President of the Pet Association at (970) 586-5121.

Pumpkin

Harley

41st Annual Lyons Holiday Bazaar Parade & Fireworks This Weekend The 41st annual Lyons Holiday Bazaar takes place this weekend, Dec. 5 & 6.

Hours on Saturday are from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at Lyons Elementary Gym, 4th & Stickney and will feature 60 Christmas booths with homemade gifts, candy, baked goods, books, wreaths, lunch, Santa and door prizes!

Do some Christmas shopping in Lyons, Colorado.

Then at 6:30 p.m. Saturday is the An-

nual Christmas Parade of Lights. The theme this year is "Christmas Around the World." To register, call 303823-8250. Following the parade will be the Christmas Light Show in Sandstone Park from 7-9 p.m.

There will also be Christmas carols by Lyons High School Choir-7:15 p.m., fireworks at 7:40 p.m. Parade Awards at 8:05 p.m.; and Kyle's Christmas Light Show from 8-9 p.m. Snacks & bake sale at Lyons River Church and Lyons Historical Society.

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Free Family Christmas Party Next Thursday Evening

Free Family Night, December 10, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Santa Claus is coming! December will be a potluck with ham and dessert provided. Please bring a side dish to share. There will be a holiday performance by the Star Flower Dance Company, a fun program for the whole family!

Estes Park Parents as Teachers Program (a program of EVICS) hosts monthly free Family Night for families with young children, ages 0-5. The fun evening includes a family dinner and a special program. Families enjoy the opportunity to eat together, socialize and play. All families with a child age 0-5 (including older siblings) are invited to participate and it’s free! Reservations are required.

Family Night is held at the Community Church of the Rockies, 1700 Brodie Avenue.

Reservations are required by Dec 7.

For reservations please contact Kristen Berg: 970-646-5840 or kberg@evics.org.

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Fiesta Navideña Noche de familia Diciembre 10, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Evento sin costo Papa Noel ya viene! En Diciembre la cena es un potluck, se provee el jamón y postre, traer acompañamiento. También tenemos una presentación de danza por parte de la compañía Starflower un programa divertido para toda la familia!

El programa Padres como profesores de Estes Park (parte de EVICS) presenta su noche de familia durante el mes de Octubre para familias con niños y niñas entre 0 y 5 años de edad. La divertida noche incluye una cena familiar y un programa especial para la familia. Las familias disfrutan de la oportunidad de comer juntas, socializar y jugar! Las familias con niños entre 0 y 5 años de edad están invitadas a participar y es gratis. Se requieren reservaciones.

La noche de familia se realizara en la iglesia Community Church of the Rockies, 1700 Brodie Avenue. Se requiere hacer reservaciones antes del 7 de Diciembre. Por favor contactar a Natasha Iszler al número 970-646-5840 o por correo electrónico a la dirección: niszler@evics.org.

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 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. dance to Estes Park’s own Kings of Swing. The Rodeway’s 2,500 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

December 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 nondancers 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.

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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Quota Club’s Holiday Home Tour This Saturday, December 5 Members of the Quota Club of Estes Park are excited that it’s time once again for their annual Holiday Home Tour. The tour this year will be held this Saturday, December 5, from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

The beautiful homes on the tour are:

• Brad & Kelley Anderson 2950 Lakota Court • Brad & Shelley Doggett 2326 Arapaho Drive • Jeff & Bridget Moreau 211 4th Street • Rod & Sherry Unruh 1070 Elk Trail Court • Joy Gimar 1811 Ptarmigan Trail • Good Samaritan Village 1901 Ptarmigan Trail (Parade Of Trees) In addition to the tour, many local

businesses, non-profit organizations and individuals decorated some beautiful, lighted trees which are now on display in the lobby of Good Samaritan Village. Stop by and see these beautifully decorated themed trees, many with gift certificates and goodies attached, and enter the drawing to win one of these lovely trees. Chances for winning these trees are being sold for: 1 ticket for $1.00, 6 tickets for $5.00 or 13 tickets for $10.00. The trees are part of the Holiday Home Tour, make sure to stop by and see these one of a kind trees!

The drawing for the trees will be held on the day of the Home Tour at Good Sams at 4:00 p.m. and if you can’t be at the drawing, you need not be present to win, winners will be notified by phone.

Thank you to this year’s sponsors

for the event: Bear Necessities and Cubs, Big Horn Restaurant, Michael and Daniela Kingston, RE/MAX Mountain Brokers, Peggy Lynch Team, Coldwell Banker Estes Village Properties,Vicky Holler, Mary Murphy and Wayne Newsom, Envoy Mortgage Rich Flanery Team, Trendz at the Park, First Colorado Realty, Estes Park News, Kris & Gary Hazelton, The Stanley Hotel, Good Samaritan Village and Town of Estes Park Events Dept.

Tickets for the Home Tour are available at the Estes Park Visitors Center, Macdonald Book Shop, Estes Park News, MedX of Estes or from any Quota member. On the day of the tour, you can purchase tickets at the Visitor’s Center or from any home on

the tour.

Cost for tickets are just $15 each.

Don’t miss this fun fundraiser guaranteed to get you into the holiday spirit. Proceeds from the Home Tour go to the many community projects of Quota.

Photos and videos by Kris & Gary Hazelton. See our #epnsneakpeek tour at epnews.com

Quota Club Offering New “Celebrate Estes Park” Posters/Cards The Quota Club of Estes Park is excited to announce the sale of Celebrate Estes Park, posters and note cards.

These are the first in an annual series. Local artist, Gary Hazelton made this project a reality with the generous donation of his time and talent in producing the original artwork.

Celebrate Estes Park 2016 is based on iconic Estes Park images. This year’s poster and note cards feature Longs Peak, a bull elk, the Park Theatre, Elkhorn Avenue, summer flower gardens, a camper, visitors strolling, carriage rides, the Town’s free trolley and more.

Celebrate Estes Park 2016 posters and note cards are for sale at A La Carte,

Peaks Hallmark Card Shop, Kind Coffee, Rocky Mountain Home Interiors, and the YMCA of the Rockies. Posters and cards will also be available at Good Samaritan Village on the annual Quota Club Home Tour, December 5th.

Join Quota in sharing with others while you start your collection of Celebrate Estes Park posters and note cards. Proceeds from the sale of the Celebrate Estes Park posters and cards go to the Quota Club. The Quota Club motto “We Share” is demonstrated locally by financial support given to seniors, youth, community needs, scholarships and sponsoring the Loan Closet at the Estes Park Medical Center. Quota is an integral part of providing funding for ambulances in the Estes Valley.

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Brad and Kelley moved to Estes Park just a couple of weeks before the 2013 flood. They had owned a condo here for seven years and decided to make their permanent home here in Estes Park to enjoy our beautiful scenery. Both Kelley and Brad came to Estes Park to vacation when they were young.

The home was built in 2013 by Westover Construction and is a beautiful two level stucco design with walk-out basement. The home is in Kiowa Ridge and is fronted by a permanent wetland easement. They enjoy the elk herds that travel through as well as the deer and bobcats that frequent the open space year round.

The home has four bedrooms and three baths. The Great Room, entry way, dining room and kitchen have hickory floors. Carpet and tile goes throughout the rest. The home has 1,950 square feet on each level as well as a large covered deck upstairs and basement patio. The basement is decorated with many items from Brad’s family farm in Longmont, CO. They tore down a windbreak at the farm and used it for the basement fireplace and bookshelves. A focal point in the basement family room is the antique gas pump which was Brad’s grandfathers. One of the bedrooms houses Kelley’s vintage Uncle Sam collection and in another, there are many vintage family quilts on display. She has a wonderful collection of her father’s and uncle’s toy lead soldiers from the early 1930s. Upstairs you’ll see six antique stained glass windows as well as many family antiques and items crafted by family and friends.

The Andersons love their large, open great room for entertaining and spend summertime on the covered deck. They have two children who love visiting with their families and their grandson, nieces and nephews enjoy the secret little kid room in the basement.

The Anderson home has a snowflake tree with 100+ handmade crocheted snowflakes made by Kelley’s grandma, an Uncle Sam tree, a Hummel tree with 50+ Hummel childrens ornaments, a newspaper tree made from rolled up newspaper branches, a farm tree, nativity collection, (many of them vintage) and a Santa collection. They also have two Sheamus Berkeley paintings on display for the tour.

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Brad’s family vacationed here when he was young and he has always loved the mountains. He moved to Estes Park in 1978 and has never left. Shelley moved here with her family in 1967 at age nine and she left after high school for a few years but found she couldn’t stay away so she returned in 1981, met Brad in 1984 and married here in 1986.

The Doggett home was built in 1996 by Frank West. It is a ranch style with log accents. Most views from the home are south facing, looking at Twin Sisters. A 14 acre wetland is next to the south of their property.

This home has four bedrooms and three bathrooms, a two car garage, kitchen and living room with dining room, office, butler’s pantry and laundry. Upstairs you’ll find a family room with a small deck. There is a portico in front with an entry deck and large deck and patio in the back. This 3,640 square foot home has two gas fireplaces.

The open living area in the home is great for Brad and Shelley to entertain and it offers great access to the back deck and yard. The upstairs family room was a great hangout for their kids while they lived at home. The location of their home has great access to biking and running trails which they both love.

The Doggetts have an old chair from the ski lift at Hidden Valley in RMNP hanging from their portico. Their home has artwork from many local artists including Kathleen Theriault, James Frank, Durango Steele, Kris Eitzen, Dee Dee Hampton, Dick Orleans, Leona Brown, Herb Thomson, E.E. Herrmann and Marilyn Herrmann as well as treasured family photos.

The meadow adjacent to the home is full of wildlife including deer, elk, bobcats, coyotes and a vast variety of birds. Once a cow elk gave birth to a calf at the back door of the deck and the baby was there all day until the mom came and took it away later that night. This home has been on the Quota Club Holiday Home Tour in the past, in the 1990s (prior to the Doggetts owning it) and Shelley and Brad thought it would be good to have back on the tour again since the home has been updated.

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Jeff and Bridget both moved to Estes Park separately in 1990. Jeff was looking for work while the East Coast was in a housing slump and Bridget had wanted to move back to Estes ever since working at the YMCA of the Rockies in college.

The Moreau home was originally built as housing for the workers building the Adams Tunnel through the Continental Divide. It was the Superintendent’s home and was built in 1937. The couple bought the home in 2003 in mostly it’s original condition. Since then, they have put on two major additions including a kitchen and bedrooms. Everything has been updated and renovated to make it perfect for raising their family of four kids and three dogs. This beautiful family home is a delightful example of the latest “farmhouse chic.”

Their holiday decorating style might be considered eclectic. When entering the front door, you will be greeted by a wonderful one of a kind “Moreau” family artwork.

When the family first moved in, all of their kids had to bunk together. For 12 years, they had only one bathroom for six of them and their oldest child moved out before they finished their addition.

The elk are frequent visitors to this 4,000 square foot home with six bedrooms, four bathrooms and a living room with fireplace, family room, game room and office.

The family loves to be outside together and especially enjoy their cozy front porch and patio.

The family repurposes whatever furniture they can and are happy to use their kid’s art for decorating.

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Sherry and Rod both enjoyed traveling to Estes Park in their youth and in the summer of 2001, they bought Lot 20 in the Reserve and waited patiently to retire, build and live in Estes Park for good. They moved into their retirement home on May 1, 2015.

The house was designed by Bob Iwanicki of Westover Construction and built by Mark Westover’s team in 20142015. Furnishings are partially through Colorado Home Collections with interior design and decoration in part by Valscapes (Valerie Dascoli). Granite and tiles in the home are from Arizona Tiles of Denver. The type of structure could be described as Mountain Rustic/Mountain Elegant, however, it is simply “home” to the Unruh family.

The house resides near the end of the cul de sac at the end of Elk Trail Court. Views from the home include the Continental Divide, Lumpy Ridge and Prospect Mountain.

The home has five bedrooms, five and a half baths, a second floor lounge with balcony overlooking the Great Room, an open kitchen and Great Room design with an amazing floor to ceiling stone fireplace in the Great Room and a second small fireplace in the master bedroom.

Square footage of the house is 5,636 including a three car garage. The granite island in the kitchen serves as both an eating and entertaining area. A full-length outdoor balcony runs across the back of the house allowing for breathtaking wildlife, mountain and nature viewing.

Douglas fir is used on the exterior of the home as well as for the massive beam work and open staircase inside.

Kitchen cabinets and all interior woodwork including doors are knotty alder. A small elevator is located near the back stairs to hopefully allow the owners to remain in their mountain home forever.

Other noteworthy accents include a Vose & Sons baby grand piano from the early 20th Century given to Sherry’s father when he was twelve. The powder room sink off of the entryway is supported by a McCormick Distillery whiskey barrel from Weston, Missouri.

This home was built with one overriding objective, to bring friends and family out to this beautiful mountain town to give the owners an opportunity to gather loved ones and special people back into their lives. The home has a bunkroom for all the grandchildren and plenty of space for entertaining which is the ultimate goal of the owners.

The lovely Lennox Christmas dinnerware was given to the Sherry by her mother and has adorned the Christmas table in their home for thirty years. The Christmas nativity scene was hand painted by Sherry’s mother.

Because the owners are decorating the home for the holidays for the first time, decorations will be an adventure for them. Old will mesh with new in a warm holiday atmosphere.

The owners enjoy nightly visits from elk, badgers, coyotes and infrequent bears. 1070 Elk Trail Court is “home” to many.

Photos and videos by Kris & Gary Hazelton. See our #epnsneakpeek tour at epnews.com

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Joy came to Estes Park in 1985 from Des Moines, IA by way of Wichita and Hutchinson, KS. She and her husband have vacationed here with parents since 1931. They honeymooned here in 1949 and decided then to retire here which they did 36 years later.

This is a twin home in the Good Samaritan Retirement Village. She is the first occupant of the home which was built in 2004 by Cornerstone.

The home has gorgeous views of the whole Continental Divide.

Joy’s home is 1,603 square feet which includes a Great Room, dining area, kitchen, master bedroom and bath. The home also features a guest bedroom and bath, den, utility room, pantry a double garage and deck.

This is Joy’s year round home, she uses her den for TV, computer and reading, and her home is perfect for entertaining family and friends.

All antiques in Joy’s home are heirlooms. All collections have been gifts to her over the last eight plus decades. Most of the artwork has been given to her, the rest was purchased by the Gimars.

Christmas items in the home are an accumulation of fifty years of married life. She has added some things in the last 16 years such as the Jim Shore figurines and Willow Tree.

Elk pay her visits daily and Joy says they love to put their noses on her dining room windows.

Joy said, “The better to see me and what I’m doing inside!”

Joy loves being a tour guide and often finds herself being visited by family and friends from all over the U.S.

Forty beautiful Christmas trees that were on display in The Stanley Hotel lobby have now been moved to Good Samaritan Village at 1901 Ptarmigan Trail for the Home Tour this Saturday. You still can purchase tickets for the drawing to win your favorite tree (many with goodies and gift certificates attached) at Good Samaritan Village before the drawing which will take place at 4 p.m. Saturday, December 5. Winners will be notified by phone to pick up their trees.

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Look To Your Library A Better Approach To Holiday Spending Here are some things to think about in the midst of the “Happy Holiday” shopping season. More than 90% of Americans celebrate Christmas, Kwanza or Hanukah with an outpouring of buying stuff: gifts, food, decorations, travel and more.

According to the 31st annual survey on holiday spending from the American Research Group, Inc., shoppers say they are planning to spend an average of $882 for gifts this holiday season, up from $861 last year and very close to the all time high of $942 in 2005.

The National Retail Federation predicts that 5.8 million consumers plan to shop Thanksgiving weekend and nearly 80 percent of holiday shoppers — 183.8 million people — plan to shop on Cyber Monday. Overall shopping hours for holiday spending is estimated by the surveys at over 15 hours per person, about 30 minutes a day between Thanksgiving and Christmas.

The shopping season is a bit shorter this year, only 30 days, but there will still be time to spend money on over 4 million tons of gift wrap, to increase household waste by more than 25%, to send 2.6 billion holiday cards, to discard over 33 million live Christmas trees, and to accumulate an additional $1,000 in credit card debt per shopper.

The holidays are definitely a time when the average American over-spends and over- consumes. In the hopes of a better approach, here are three simple suggestions on ways you can take a more rationally approach to the spending frenzy and protect your sanity and bank account.

Olivia Reins 11th Grade

Olivia Reins is the Student of the Week for December 4, 2015.

In addition to her classes at EPHS, Olivia also enjoys swimming, diving, soccer, Key Club, Thespian Society, choir, Major 13, theater, and she is a member of the National Honor Society.

Outside of school Olivia likes to hike, participate in community theater and

she is a Colorado Avalanche fanatic. She also loves traveling, baking, and hanging out with friends and family.

Olivia is the Treasurer of the EPHS Key Club and has gone to State competitions in swimming and soccer. Her GPA is 4.03 and she has earned three letters for sports. She is a People to People Student Ambassador and a member of PLHC. Her favorite quote is “Because when you stop and look around, this life is pretty amazing” by Unknown. This is her favorite quote because her life gets really hectic at times and this reminds Olivia to slow down.

After high school Olivia plans to go to college to study Criminal Psychology (or maybe something else!)

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

1) Shop Locally. When you shop close to home, you save wear and tear on the car, save gasoline cost and avoid parking battles in urban areas. Finding a gift in our mountain community may be an opportunity to purchase an item reflective of what matters to you (personal), an item not found in every big box store (surprise), and an item more simple and lasting than the latest electronic gizmo (durability). Of course our Mayor would add that dollars spent locally circulate here in Estes, sustaining the services and amenities we all enjoy. That’s a win/win situation!

2) Make a list. Everyone knows Santa’s most important secret for holiday good cheer. If you make a list and check it twice (or more), you can stay within budget, focus on the right stores in a short time, get shopping done efficiently and return to normal life enjoying the free holiday concerts, gatherings with family and friends, and quiet evenings at home during this happy season.

3) Spend Wisely. Most of us already have more than we need. To spend wisely during the holiday season, why not ask the gift recipient for the name of his/her favorite charity? Believe it or not, kids will have the most fun with this task, deciding where money will be donated in their name to help others who aren’t so fortunate. No wrapping, no stores, tax deductible, and truly in the spirit of the season!

With just a little effort, you can avoid the insidious messages to spend too much this month. You’ll enjoy the holidays even more and begin next year with less debt and more energy. Happy Holidays!

Estes Valley Library Friends & Foundation Book Sale This Weekend One of the December traditions at the Estes Valley Library is the annual Holiday Used Book Sale, hosted by the Friends & Foundation. This year’s special sale takes place this weekend on Friday, December 4 and Saturday, December 5, in the Hondius Community Room at the library.

The sale runs from 10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on both days and is free and open to the public.

The Holiday Book Sale will feature gently used books that may be suitable for gift giving, including hardbacks, coffee table books, and chil-

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dren’s books. DVDs and music CDs will also be available.

Proceeds from the holiday book sale help provide ongoing financial assistance to the Estes Valley Library throughout the year, improving services and resources through program support, research databases, special collections, and more.

For more information about the Holiday Book Sale and the Friends & Foundation membership process, please visit estesvalleylibrary.org or call to speak with a librarian at 970-586-8116.

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For the most current and complete MLS listings in ALL price ranges

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DRAMATIC SNOWCAPPED VIEWS 7.8 acre lot in Little Valley. Evergreens, aspens & rock outcroppings. Borders Natl Forest. Roughed-in driveway. Needs well & septic.

QUIET CONDO that backs to RMNP with moss rock fireplaces in the living room and the guest bedroom to create a warm atmosphere. $345,000 1070 Crestview Ct 2

DREAMS CAN COME TRUE. In town lot is priced for your entry level home or an investment that will pay dividends in the future. Close to downtown & the hospital. City utilities available. $65,000 545 Driftwood Ave

$60,000 000 Dunraven Glade Rd

ONE ACRE building lot above Marys Lake with scenic views. Water, sewer and gas available.

OWNER FINANCING 3.07 Acre lot on Little Prospect Road. Building envelopes amongst the trees, rock out croppings or grassy meadows. Great views! Sewer tap paid.

$170,000 TBD Moss Rock

CONDO at Fawn Valley. 1 bed, 2 full bath, sleeps 4, most all furnishings, 2nd floor in 4 plex, overlooking beautiful Fall River

5 ACRES backing to National Forest land.

Treed with seasonal stream, rock formations and mountain views. Private, end of road location.

$150,000 2760 Fall River Rd #269

Only $47,500 506 Homestead Dr, Drake

2 LOTS - IN THE RETREAT. Buy separate or together 2.34 & 3.21 acres south facing w/ trees, views & rock outcroppings. County maintained road. $60,000 & $70,000 respectively.

$139,900 TBD Kiowa Ct Lot 8

$154,000 Little Prospect Road.

CHARMING 6 rm B&B nestled in towering pine trees. 3 sep structures on 1.75acres w/orig period detail. Fully furnished incl. antiques! Use as B&B, an investment, or residence.

CROISER MTN VIEWS. Easy access off Dunraven Glade, 3.24 acres, electric to building site w/roughed in driveway. Can be your place of tranquility. $89,900 11 Miller Fork Rd

$385,000 TBD Tunnel Rd

CLOSE TO TOWN yet in a quiet neighborhood, 4bd/2ba w/main floor living.

Has character, in great condition & a lovely fenced back yard & mountain views.

Randy Good Broker Assoc.

Vicky Holler Broker

Dave Kiser Broker Assoc.

Mary Murphy Broker Assoc.

BLACK CANYON FURNISHED CONDO. Superb mountain location.

Overlooking Macgregor ranch, mountain views are some of the best in Estes Valley.

Inground pool, fabulous restaurant on site.

$248,000 800 MacGregor Ave C1

THIS WEEK 38 TIMESHARE falls in the last week of September when the elk are bugling and the aspens are changing.

Walk into town for shopping or only 12 miles from RMNP.

SMALL CABIN & 5 acres offers Beautiful blend of open meadows, huge rock formations & all-round Mtn Views! Includes 12V Battery & solar panels. Gorgeous very private setting

$699,900 600 Pawnee

$2,000 300 E Riverside Dr #207

$77,500 415 Skyline Drive

A NICE FIND! Well priced, pretty building lot in the Uplands. Over one acre with buried utilities at property. Rolling lot with good mountain views that include Longs Peak, trees and meadow area

GREAT MOUNTAIN VIEWS from this secluded lot. Panoramic views of Lumpy Ridge & Mummy Range as well as the valley below. Adorned with mature pine trees and rock outcroppings.

BUILD YOUR HOME ON WOODLAND CT. One of the few lots left in Estes Park.

$337,500 1053 Tranquil Lane

Kathleen Baker Broker Assoc.

$1,550,000 1710 Fall River Rd

CUSTOM BUILT HOME w/vltd ceilings & open flr plan. Spac. kitchen, dining area, granite island. 4 bdrm/4 bath, Master bdrm w/walk-in closet, jetted tub. LL w/living area, 3 car garage

$899,000 1060 Marys Lake Rd

UNHEARD of 13 acres in Estes Park.

Incredible privacy and view of National Park. May be subdivided.

FALL RIVER CABINS These couple's only vacation rentals were totally renovated in 2008. Each unique unit has its own romantic setting with private hot tubs that overlook the Fall River.

$275,000 TBD Uplands Cir

WayneNewsom Broker Assoc.

Linda Schneider Broker Assoc.

Scott Thompson Broker Assoc.

$98,500 558 Upper Venner Rd

Lovely trees, rock outcroppings and views on a cul de sac in The Woodlands, a covenant controlled community.

$89,500 0 Woodland Ct

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Ready to make our Mountain Paradise Your Home?

Call Trisha Wills “my integrity will exceed your expectations” This completely remodeled 1 bedroom, 1 bath condo exudes coziness and provides a unique opportunity to live or vacation in Estes Park at an affordable price. Enjoy views of Longs Peak and Twin sisters while relaxing on the covered porch. The complex is conveniently located with easy access to Hwy 7, Lake Estes bike path and the 18 hole golf course. Additional storage space is included with each unit as well as on-site laundry facilities. HOA fee includes all utilities except phone and cable.

Call Trisha to view 1250 S St Vrain #7 offered for $129,000

New Listing

Phone: 970-586-0713 Toll-Free: 888-318-0364

255 Park Ln #202 (in the Bank of Estes Park Bldg)

Trisha Wills

Holiday Movie Matinees At The Library If you are looking for an enchanting way to spend a chilly December afternoon, look no further. The Estes Valley Library presents Holiday Movie Matinees. Please join us in the Hondius Community Room on the first three Thursdays of December, as we share these holiday classics.

Miracle on 34th Street at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 3 White Christmas at 1:00 p.m. on

Thursday, December 10 It’s a Wonderful Life at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 17 Take a break from the hustle and bustle of the wintery holiday season to enjoy these movie favorites. These presentations are free and open to the public. For more information, please visit our website at estesvalleylibrary.org or call to speak with a librarian at 970-586-8116.

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Vistas of Longs Peak from front the window and west facing deck of this single level home. Open floor plan with cathedral ceilings in the living room and kitchen.

Private deck on the east side with fenced in area and views of Twin Sisters and Mount Olympus. The sunny large third bedroom has two built in Murphy beds and doubles as a den or study. New electric stove and hot water heater.

Roof was replaced 3 years ago.

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1850 Raven Avenue $345,000

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Polar Express Trolley Ride By: Melanie Kozlowski, Youth Services Supervisor

Since the moment it was published in 1985, Chris Van Allsburg’s story “The Polar Express” has charmed readers of all ages with its fanciful tale of a little boy who meets Santa Claus after traveling to the North Pole aboard an enchanted steam engine.

The Estes Valley Library is recapturing the Caldecott Award-winning book’s magic as they sponsor Polar Express Trolley Rides on Friday, December 11 and Saturday, December 12 at 6:30 and 7:15 p.m.

During the 30-minute round-trip journey, which departs from the Estes Valley Library, participants will receive a golden ticket to ride from an Estes Valley Model Railroader conductor. During the ride, everyone will listen to an audio telling of the book read by William Hurt.

“Hurt’s interpretation is wonderful and the recording is professionally done with

a musical score and sound effects,” says Melanie Kozlowski, Children's Librarian.

The train chuffs and whistles as it heads for the North Pole, and the instrumental arrangement helps set the mood of the story.

At the conclusion of the story, Christmas carols will be sung and there will be a special stop at Santa’s Workshop. After guests disembark at the library, they will receive their own silver sleigh bell and go inside to decorate a train Christmas cookie and drink hot cocoa.

In keeping with the tale’s nighttime setting, all participants (parents included!) are encouraged to arrive at the event dressed in pajamas. This event is most suitable for children ages 4 and up.

Space is limited and registration for the Polar Express Trolley is required. For more information or to register, please visit estesvalleylibrary.org or call to speak with a librarian at 970-586-8116.

Small Business Health Insurance Resources If you are a small business owner and are searching for healthcare options for your employees, the Estes Valley Library can help connect you to available resources. Healthcare has become a priority for many business owners who had their health benefit packages with the soon-to-be defunct Colorado HealthOp. Larimer Health Connect and Connect for Health Colorado are two organizations that are available to assist you with your healthcare questions and can connect you to an insurance company or benefit advisor that has been certified by Connect for Health Colorado.

Larimer Health Connect noted that the two certified agencies in closest proximity to the Estes Valley are Snyder Insurance (970-461-5060) in Loveland and Sage Benefits Advisors (970-484-1250) in Ft. Collins.

You can also visit estesvalleylibrary.org and click on the ‘Research’ tab. There you will find links to Larimer Health Connect and Connect for Health Colorado. By using these sites’ available search tools, you can locate other certified individuals and organizations to help you with your healthcare benefits questions.

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Reading Is Doctor Recommended: “Mind Over Medicine” @ The Estes Valley Library The Reading is Doctor Recommended book group will be discussing Mind Over Medicine at the Estes Valley Library on Tuesday, December 15 at 7:00 p.m.

Mind Over Medicine

by Lissa Rankin focuses on the mindbody connection.

Rankin has developed a new wellness model that she has detailed in this book.

Topics in the book include meditation, current research on optimism and happiness, workaholism, community, spontaneous remission, the placebo effect, the nocebo effect, limiting beliefs, and much more.

This library program is a part of a continuing book discussion series in partnership with Salud Family Health Centers and is led by Chazz Glaze. New participants are welcome, and while advance reading of the book is encouraged, interested individuals who have not read the book are also welcome to attend.

Pick up your free copy of Mind Over Medicine at the library’s front desk and sign up for the discussion on December 15. For more information, please visit estesvalleylibrary.org or call to speak with a librarian at 970-586-8116.

Safety & Security On The Internet During the holiday season, online shopping becomes a viable option for everyone. With that comes the question of safety and security while on the Internet.

Join Tech Guide Diana Laughlin on Monday, December 7 from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. for Safety & Security on the Internet.

Learn how to protect your identity and recognize scams while banking, shopping, and keeping in touch with family and friends online.

Learn common types of scams and how to recognize suspicious websites and emails. You’ll also learn how to identify

secure websites, when it’s okay to enter personal information or a credit card, and a helpful way to measure the strength of your passwords.

This is a basic class for people getting familiar with how to stay safe online.

This class is taught on the Mac Computers in the library’s computer lab. Registration is required.

For more information or to register for Safety & Security on the Internet, please visit estesvalleylibrary.org or call to speak with a librarian at 970586-8116.

Kids Saturday Book Club @ The Estes Valley Library On Saturday, December 12 at 2:00 p.m. at the Estes Valley Library, early elementary-aged children are invited to come to the Kids Saturday Book Club featuring the book Magic Tree House: Christmas in Camelot.

Travel to the magical land of Camelot with Jack and Annie through reading Magic Tree House: Christmas in Camelot. Join the discussion and decorate a gingerbread graham cracker house with candy and royal icing at the Book Club meeting. Help your child grow a life-long joy of books and reading by

joining in on the library’s Saturday Book Clubs. Book Clubs are for beginning and emerging readers ages 5-9 who are currently in kindergarten through third grade.

Paperback copies of the book are available to pick up at the library service desk prior to the program. Space is limited and registration is requested for the Kids Saturday Book Club. To register for the book club or for more information, please visit estesvalleylibrary.org or call to speak with a librarian at 970-5868116.

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Your choice, the one-acre lot, or the ¾ acre lot. Enjoy the peaceful surroundings and view of Mummy Range Close to town, with public sewer in the area, gently sloping, and ready for building.

Priced to move at $65,000 for the one acre lot, and $55,000 for the ¾ acre lot. Special offer for both $100,000.

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BUY OR BUILD? HERE ARE GREAT OPTIONS! 1439 PROSPECT MOUNTAIN DRIVE Full Montana log 3,257 sq. ft. 4BR/3BA home on 1.7 acres w/rock formations, mature pines & Continental Divide views. Greatroom has vaulted ceiling, log beams, fireplace. En-suite master bedroom with loft, jetted tub. Logs & decks refurbished, restored & re-chinked. Multiple decks and patios for entertaining.

$850,000

1505 DEER PATH COURT Located in The Reserve, one of Estes Park's most prestigious neighborhoods, this 1.34 acre lot has beautiful views of the Continental Divide and is centered on an extensive wildlife conservation easement. Close to downtown and only minutes from Rocky Mountain National Park.

$375,000

TBD SIOUX COURT This 1.01 acre elongated lot in the Kiowa Ridge Subdivision has the perfect building site among the old Ponderosa Pines. A circular drive can be built to your new ranch style or walk-out home.

Big views are to the east and north with easy access to the lot. Ask about owner financing!

Santa Claus At The Old Church Shops Santa Claus is coming to town and making himself available for photos.

The Old Church Shops continues an Estes Park tradition with the arrival of Santa Claus who will be posing for pictures this weekend and continuing through Christmas.

"Bring your own cameras!" Santa says.

Although Santa will be posing for pictures and taking gift requests, no photo prints will be available on site. Instead, everyone is encouraged to bring their own cameras and take as many pictures

as they like. The cost is free. To help defray the cost of elves and costumes, Santa suggests a $10 donation in lieu of a sitting fee. Well behaved children and pets are both encouraged to come take their picture with Santa.

Long time Estes resident, Brian Mayr will take the reigns this year as Santa's helper. "We are making memories and having fun! I'm excited for the opportunity and wanted to make sure everyone can afford to come out and see Santa.

Merry Christmas."

$139,000

1425 VISTA VIEW Ready to build your Rocky Mountain dream home? This 1.04 acre lot is located in the quiet subdivision of Koral Heights but is convenient to all downtown and outdoor activities.

Mountain views, trees and rock outcroppings provide the perfect setting.

$99,000

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Colorado Gives Day Is Tuesday, December 8 END UNIT TOWNHOME-STYLE CONDO WITH LONGS PEAK VIEW 2-bedroom + loft, 3-bath condominium home with nice finishes and attached garage. A $50,000 soft second mortgage will be applied to the price of the condo, effectively making the purchase price $201,000. Down-payment assistance also available! Yes, you CAN own a quality, affordable home in Estes Park with views.

Welcome to your new home!

1947 Wildfire Road $251,000

For the sixth year, Community First Foundation and FirstBank are partnering to present Colorado Gives Day on Tuesday, December 8, 2015. Colorado Gives Day is an annual statewide movement to celebrate and increase philanthropy in Colorado through online giving.

The best part of Colorado Gives Day is the benefit of increased contribution value made possible by the $1 Million Incentive Fund, which is one of the largest gives-day incentive funds in the country.

Thanks to a partnership between the Community First Foundation and FirstBank, this fund allows your donation dollars to go farther on December 8.

Also, when you donate to your favorite charity using the Colorado Gives website, only 2% of the donation is allocated to Colorado Gives for third party processing. This amount, one of the smallest in the country, covers fees and ensures the program’s long-term sustainability.

Since 2007, ColoradoGives.org encourages charitable giving by providing comprehensive, objective and up-to-date information about Colorado nonprofits and an easy way to support them.

Locally, the Estes Valley Library Friends & Foundation is among those listed to receive donations.

Guided by a volunteer board, the Estes Valley Library Friends & Foundation raises funds for an ongoing endowment, along with such special efforts such as the annual community “One Book One Valley” reading initiative, periodic improvements to the library’s facilities, upgrades to the library’s computers and technology, as well as support for new and ongoing literacy programs.

For more information and for links to the Colorado Gives Day project, please visit estesvalleylibrary.org, coloradogives.org or call to speak with a librarian at 970-586-8116.

Teen After School Program: Tiny Whoville Gingerbread Houses THE RICH FLANERY TEAM “Preservingg the Dream of Home Ownership Ownership” The Rich Flanery Team has a combined total of 80 plus years experience in finding our clients the right loan strategy.

include: lude: Our M Mortgage ortgage PProducts roducts inc •C Conventional Co ventionall M Mortgage • FHA • USDA • VA• VA ARM (Adjustable (Adj bl Rate R Mortgage) M ) • Jumbo J b Loans L Rich FFlanery, laner Licensed Loan Officer & Registered Investment Advisor (NMLS#256117) Sherry Flanery, Licensed Loan Officer (NMLS#952709) Stacy Fisher, Licensed Loan Officer (NMLS#1096210) 501 Saint Vrain Lane, Suite 101, Estes Park, CO 80517 • 970-577-9200 www.RockyMountainLender.com • rGManery@envoymortgage.com • Envoy Mortgage, Ltd. – NMLS

Middle school and high school teens, welcome to Whoville! On Friday, December 18 from 3:45 to 5:00 p.m. at the Estes Valley Library, come decorate a tiny Who-gingerbread replicated house with assorted candy-licious building supplies.

Then take it home and see how long it lasts.

You remember Whoville! It comes from the book, How the Grinch Stole Christmas by Dr. Seuss. We will enjoy the original animated video How the Grinch Stole Christmas and some other animated classics while we work on our Whoville gingerbread houses. Refreshments will be enjoyed including a “cocoa sundae.” This program is co-sponsored by the Estes Park Old Fashioned Candy Store.

Registration is required to build your own Whoville gingerbread house. For more information or to register, please visit estesvalleylibrary.org or call the library to speak with a librarian at 970586-8116.

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437 Whispering Pines Drive $389,000 Watch you money grow with this property! 3-4 bedroom, 4 bath home on 1.23 acres. 2700 sq.ft, 2 car garage, plus storage barn. Great room, family room with wood stove, sun room, large kitchen. A perfect property for all seasons! And horses are allowed.

2120 Fall River Road, D3 $269,900 Hurry! Condominiums at Riverstone are selling quickly!

2 bedroom, 2 bath Lodge style furnished riverfront condo minutes to downtown. Great room w/fireplace opens to deck overlooking river. Master bdrm w/Jacuzzi tub and shower. Full kitchen, plus laundry. Upper level 2nd bedroom with bath, walk in closet. All utilities included with hoa dues. On site management if you choose to use this as a vacation rental.

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TBD Tunnel Road $385,000 13 acres with a panoramic snowcapped peak view bordering Windcliff Estates. Many different building sites to choose from. May be subdivided to build your family retreat. You won't see another lot like this!

A friend recently gave me a book entitled “50 Simple Things You Can Do to Save the Earth.” Some of these ideas are really are simple! For those truly interested in ecology, including more complex solutions, we would love to have you join our next meeting of the League of Women Voters & Community Recycling Committee, 11 a.m., January 13, 2016, at the Estes Valley Library.

Protecting the Earth not only means minimizing the ground we devote to burying garbage, but also maintaining the integrity of earth, water and air and defending the lives that inhabit our world. We, as a community, have accepted the fact that it is our responsibility to protect wild animals from dangers created by humans. This begins with education and is resolved by appropriate action -- sometimes with very little effort.

I was always taught that everything you do and everything you don’t do, alters other lives. Here is just an example of how our patterns of consumption affect wildlife, along with a viable solution to prevent the continuation of harm. This time of year, thousands of six packs will

be purchased by individuals who are traveling or entertaining for the holidays. Each of these six-packs includes a set of plastic rings that endanger unsuspecting wildlife. While the magnitude of the problem may be more visible on the beaches, where marine birds are “captured” by a ring around the bill resulting in starvation -- this does not let our village off the hook! Apparently such rings are invisible under water. We sit at the “top of the world.” Unfettered, our rivers carry such trash all the way to the ocean, sometimes snagging our own wildlife en route.

What can we do?

• Buy your cans of juice, soda, or beer in larger 12 or 24 packs that use recyclable cardboard packaging.

• If you purchase (or come in contact with) six-pack rings, snip each ring before throwing “out.”

• Spread the word. Remind friends, family, and strangers that innocently tossing uncut rings can result in death.

If each of us tells three people … and each of them tell three people … who tell three people … our effect is incalculable and invaluable.

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Third Annual Tinsel Tavern Tour December 12 Don we now Christmas apparel for the Tinsel Tavern Tour! Starting at the kickoff party, enjoy live entertainment, appetizers, merriment and a holiday costume contest featuring prizes. After the kickoff party, step onto the Elkhorn Express

• Drink tickets, one at each of the pub stops including Tavern 1929 at Marys Lake Lodge, Cables Pub & Grill, the Stanley Hotel, The Grubsteak and Lonigans Saloon.

• A signature Tinsel Tavern Tour souvenir.

• Free shuttle rides from tavern-to-tavern and to participating lodging properties.

• Fun holiday themed events, games or live music at each tavern.

Tickets can be purchased online EPNEWS.com Kris Hazelton or day-of at the Kick Off Party, 6 p.m.

Ticket buyers and attendees must be 21 or older and present valid ID at entrance. By purchasing tickets, buyer certifies that he/she is 21 or older. Refunds will not be granted if attendee cannot present valid stateissued ID at event entrance.

EPNEWS.com Kris Hazelton Tinsel Tavern Tour Lodging Stops: Stay at an official Trolley and head to a line-up of favorite Estes Park Taverns. Share your night out Tinsel Tavern Tour trolley stop and be picked up at 5:30 p.m. for the kick-off on social media using the hashtag party and dropped off at your lodging #TinselTavernTour! property at the end of the tour, 11 p.m.

Dress to impress for the costume conRiver Spruce Cottages test! Prizes will be awarded for the best male and female costumes, couple and Estes Park Condos group costume. Please thank our cosFawn Valley Inn tume contest prize donors: Rocky Come in to town on Friday evening to Mountain Chocolate Factory, Riversparticipate in the next morning's Dasher pointe Spa, Aspen & Evergreen Gallery 5K Run through downtown Estes Park and The Egg & I. on Saturday, December 12th! After the Tickets include: race, grab a bite to eat and do some • attendance to the official kick-off shopping before getting ready for the party including appetizers, music, door Tinsel Tavern Tour that evening! prizes and costume contest at the Mary's This event is always so much fun, get Lake Lodge, starting at 6 p.m. your tickets today!

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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, gymnas-

tics. 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 970405-1397 or email epspecialolympics@yahoo.com

$249,000! 2458 Highway 34 Right on the River and minutes to Estes Park! The beauty of the Big Thompson flowing by lures you in. Well-maintained canyon home has a spacious master bedroom with a wall of windows looking out on the river and the forest beyond. The open floor plan makes entertaining fun. Relax on the sunny patio with wildlife wandering by, fly-fishing, and the peaceful sounds and view of the river.

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1100 Mary’s Lake Rd $399,000 Well-kept 3 bedroom/3 bath home on private treed acre w/rock outcroppings, year round stream & great mountain views. The open Kitchen-Dining-Living areas flow to the spacious deck w/relaxing hot tub. Attached 2-car garage & additional 960 sq ft detached garage is a great space for projects & storage. Ready for years of mountain living as a full time home or weekend getaway.

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www.MarysLakeCondo.info $220,000

2 Bed, 2 Bath, 2176 sq ft Open Floor Plan, Main Level Living 1.24 Acres, Detached Garage/Workshop

2 Bed, 2 Bath, 702 sq ft 2 Master Suites, Open Floor Plan Great Income Rental, Fully Furnished

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Friday, December 4, 2015 United Methodist Church of Estes Park 1509 Fish Hatchery Road Estes Park, CO 80517 (970) 586-4153 www.estesparkumc.org KREV-LP 104.7FM

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Christmas In Estes Concert “An Afternoon Of Special Gifts” Sunday, December 13th 9:45 am Worship Service

The UMCEP Chancel Choir

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

“Love Came Down at Christmas”

A Christmas Cantata

by Joel Raney

The Estes Park Chorale and the Mountain Men Chorus hope you will join us for our 3rd annual “Christmas In Estes” Concert. The date is Saturday, December 12. The time for the concert is a pleasant, seasonally-adjusted 2:00 p.m. matinee. The location is slightly changed to the Assembly Hall at the YMCA of the Rockies.

You’ll find the Assembly Hall located directly to the south or behind the Ruesch Auditorium, which is undergoing remodeling. The groups will be sharing their special gifts of music, with a combination of old favorites and new selections to brighten up the holiday season.

Rich Dixon, director of both groups, counted up the majority of the selections for the concert and pointed out that a big majority of the numbers are real traditional favorites that everyone knows and loves, such as “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” “We Wish You A Merry Christmas,” “What Child is This?” “In the Bleak Midwinter,” “Rise up Shepherds and Follow,” and “The Little Drummer Boy,” among others.

“Carol of the Birds,” “Christmas Blessing,” and “Candle Carol” (“a pretty little piece,” says Rich) are among the newer, less familiar pieces, which are sure to become favorites as time goes along.

Several special vocals will highlight the choral arrangements, including Brad and Kelley Anderson’s duet of Alan Jackson’s country tune “Let It Be Christmas,” and Andrea McCready’s solo of “Carol of the Birds.” The traditional “Little Drummer Boy” will be melodically thrummed to us by Ruth Mutschler and Sharon Groome.

The men’s chorus, who call themselves The Uncommon Connection features Bob Gunn, Roger Thorpe, Bert Bergland and Don Bryson, accompanied by Verlene Thorpe in their special rendition of “The Sounds of Christmas.”

Of course, no concert would be complete without the steadfast and diligent rehearsal and performance musical support of our accomplished accompanists,

Michelle Gergen-Wisner and June Gamet. They pound out the notes until we’ve got them perfected, and then they bring the numbers to the life their composers intended at performance time.

Thanks, both of you!

Rich Dixon commented that both groups have worked so hard and reached such a level of expertise this season that he’s excited to “stand back and just sing.” He says he’ll help out “with some starts and endings, but otherwise I’m going to get to sing for a change.” He points out that a brand new contemporary arrangement of the traditional “Deck The Hall” by Kirby Shaw has proved to be “rhythmically challenging” and that the singers have had to “unlearn everything they have ever sung before, and relearn it to make it right.” Wish us luck on this one!

Please join us on December 12th. Tickets are on sale from any singer in either group for $10.00, or at Macdonald Book Shop or at the YMCA Admin Building or at the door. We all hope you’ll “Haul Out The Holly!” and help us celebrate our holiday spirit with our presentation of this year’s special gifts of music.

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The Jubilate! Sacred Singers Performing December 6

Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss The Jubilate Sacred Singers at the next Music Festival Concert on SunThe Estes Valley Handbell Ensemble day, December 6 at 2 p.m. at î ˘e Estes Valley Handbell Ensemble Leslie Conley, Tonya Francis, LoAnne the Community Church of will be ringing in the holidays at their an- Forschmiedt, Ann-Marie Judson, Linda the Rockies. Admission is nual concert on Friday, December 11th at Patten, Carol Smith, Kasey Troutman, just $10 at the door, students Rocky Mountain Church. î ˘e church is Laura Trump, and Vicky Wasinski. î ˘e and children are admitted for located at 451 Promontory Drive. Bells Ensemble will be ringing traditional holifree. This concert is sponwill begin ringing at 7:00 p.m. î ˘e conday music using a fun variety of bell sored by Howard and Ann cert is free and there will be a cookie and techniques. Leslie Conley will add the Marco. punch reception following. Aî&#x201A;?er the music of her beautiful ďŹ&#x201A;ute to the bells Shout for Joy, sing- a- long and hear concert there will be an opportunity to on a couple of pieces. î ˘e Estes Valley some of your favorite music of the holitry your hand at ringing bells.

Handbell Ensemble would like to thank day season sung by our seasonal favorite, î ˘e Estes Valley Handbell Ensemble is Rocky Mountain Church for donating the Jubilate Sacred Singers, conducted by directed by Lynn Patten and has been a the use of its facility as a community Dr. Arturo Gonzalez Rivera. part of the Estes Valley for seventeen service to the Estes Valley and to EVHE. "To say that Jubilate! is a group of talyears. î ˘e ringers are: Cathy Addison, ented people that embodies a faithful, loving and welcoming spirit would be a huge understatement. Their music radiates these attributes so strongly that exYou are invited to join in the fun The United Methodist Church of Estes periencing them live is an absolute Wednesday, December 9 from 5-8 p.m.

Park and their Arts 4 AIDS Project is must."( Kip Kuepper, Recording Engifor an evening of food, music and merri- sponsoring this "Christmas Carol Singneer, Coupe Studios, Boulder, CO.) ment at The Crag's Lodge. The MounA-Long Evening" to help folks get in the Jubilate, pronounced â&#x20AC;&#x153;yĂź-be-lä-tay,â&#x20AC;? tain Music Makers will be leadholiday spirit and to means â&#x20AC;&#x153;Shout for Joy.â&#x20AC;? Born out of a deing the songs for a save lives at the same sire to share the gift of choral music and "Christmas Carol time. to continue to grow musically under the Sing-a-long Evening."

Special thanks to directorship of their gifted and inspiring This evening is a the Mountain Music director, Dr. J. Arturo Gonzalez Rivera, fundraiser for the Arts Makers and Directhe Jubilate!

Sacred Singers are commitfor AIDS Project at the tor Dennis Neff for ted to making great music.

The choir United Methodist sharing their talents sings primarily a cappella choral music Church of Estes Park with the Christmas and rehearses and performs without acto help save lives each year. carols Dec 9 and to The companiment.

Its members are dediYou can come and order off the menu Crag's Lodge for donating their space that evening from 5-8 p.m. at The Crag's and 10% of all receipts from 5-8 p.m. All cated, talented and continually challenge themselves to maintain an ever expandLodge and 10% of the receipts will go to are welcome to come sing-along for the ing repertoire for a variety of performthe Global AIDS Fund which has been evening! ance settings. Based in Boulder, the saving lives throughout the world since For more information on the fund go choral musicians serve the Boulder com2004! You can also just drop in that to www. umglobalaidsfund.com or Face- munity and beyond. evening, enjoy carols or give a freewill book.

Artistic Director: Dr. J. Arturo Gonzadonation. lez Rivera (BA Orchestral Conducting, Conservatorio Nacional de MĂşsica, MA Choral Conducting/Sacred Music, Southern Methodist University, Ph.D., Choral Conducting, University of Colorado) was selected in November of 2009 to be the Artistic Director of Jubilate! Sacred Singers. He has also studied at Westminster Choir School and at the University of New Mexico under several prominent choral conductors, and was a semi-finalist in the 2009 American Choral Director Association.

Arturo has been guest conductor of the symphony orchestra of the National

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Conservatory of Music in Mexico City and the State Chamber Orchestra and Choir of the state of Queretaro, Mexico and music director of El Paso association for the Performing Arts Ballet/Theatre of the Border, East Central Summer Productions, Midwest Lyric Opera and the Colorado Light Opera. His choral arrangements have been published by Choristers Guild and Asbury Press.

If you are looking for a way to get in the holiday spirit, bring your family and friends for this special event and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Shout for Joyâ&#x20AC;? with the Jubilate! Sacred Singers.

Sandra Wong Thyme Quartet entertains on December 13th. Back at the Stanley Hotel in the MacGregor Room, welcome this versatile and talented group. Come explore and immerse yourself in the musical worlds of Latin America through the lens of jazz, traditional folk music, Latin and original compositions.

Consider giving a loved one or a friend the â&#x20AC;&#x153;gift of musicâ&#x20AC;? 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 Bobâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Likeâ&#x20AC;? us on Facebook. Doors to the concert area open at 1:30 p.m.

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Start Your Christmas With Beautiful Song And Dance This Weekend

The orchestra and chorus of the Oratorio Society of Estes Park rehearse with dancers from Ballet Renaissance for their Dec. 4th & 5th concerts. Photo by Radoslaw Kokoszka, Ballet Renaissance

If asked, OSEP members would likely describe Randall Thompson’s Nativity According to Saint Luke as beautiful, tuneful, sometimes serene, and at times haunting. Music director Kathy Bowers claims that parts of it give her goose bumps. “The music is quite varied, so don’t expect to be lulled to sleep” at the Oratorio Society’s upcoming concerts on Saturday, December 4th at 7 p.m. and Saturday, the 5th at 2 p.m. at the Estes Park High School Auditorium.

Randall Thompson, one of America’s most revered composers of choral music, couldn’t even make it into the Glee Club at Harvard in 1916. His membership application was rejected. But the Harvard student later became a revered professor at Harvard.

In his Nativity, Thompson has skillfully composed marvelous solos that feature a third of the chorus members, many of whom are familiar to our OSEP patrons.

Tenor Scott Anderson performs the narrative role of the Angel Gabriel whose singing is complemented at one point by 11-year old dancer Zach Lewis. The story begins with an unbelieving Zacharias, sung by baritone Bob Gunn, and his aged wife Elisabeth, performed by mezzo Denise Stookesberry, learning from Gabriel that Elisabeth would bear a son, John (the Baptist). Two argumentative priests, sung by Bob Burger and Mike Willborn, object to the name John. Soon Gabriel announces to Elisabeth’s young cousin Mary (soprano Anna Baker) that she will also conceive a son via the Holy

Susan McNeil, flute and Robert Keep, oboe, take part in rehearsals for the Oratorio Society’s performance of Randall Thompson’s “The Nativity According to St. Luke” to be performed in the Estes Park High School auditorium. Photo by David Bowers, OSEP

OSEP hopes that many of its Estes Park Ghost. Four shepherds—Maureen Gootz, patrons will find their way to the concerts Linda Bowie, Mark Richards, and Dick Broman—both sing and play instruments the first weekend in December to see how to entertain the baby Jesus. Bass-baritone two of the Valley’s finest performing arts Jim Docter sings the role of Simeon, a re- organizations can combine to create ligious man who can die happily after re- something unique and truly special for the holiday season.” ceiving the baby Jesus at the Temple in Jerusalem. Finally, Mary’s mother Anna To recap, Thompson’s The Nativity Ac(soprano Melissa Westover) sings an eccording to St. Luke will be performed Fristatic Doxology before the grand finale. day, December 4th at 7:00 p.m. and again One of the unusual aspects of Thompon Saturday, December 5th at 2:00 p.m. in son’s libretto is the inclusion of three ma- the Auditorium of the Estes Park High jor liturgical canticles: Mary’s Magnificat School. Admission is free. A goodwill of(My soul doth magnify the Lord), fering will be collected, and all donations Zacharias’ Benedictus (Blessed be the are greatly appreciated.

Lord God of Israel), and Simeon’s Nunc For further information about the Oradimittis (Lord, now lettest thou thy sertorio Society of Estes Park, go to vant depart in peace). The chorus aptly www.osep.info, “like” us on Facebook, or performs a variety of roles as narrators, angels, and shepherds. A good number of orchestra members shine in solo parts, especially Loren Johnson who plays the role of Gabriel with his trumpet.

Thompson’s chamber-size orchestra makes this Among the soloists in the Oratorio Society’s upcoming Christfirst-time collabora- mas concert are (l to r): Mike Willborn & Bob Burger (2 priests); tion between OSEP Maureen Gootz, Dick Broman & Mark Richards (shepherds). and Ballet Renais- Photo by David Bowers, OSEP sance possible.

OSEP is excited to help introduce this relatively new ballet program to the valley. Bowers reminds us, however, that “even with the smaller orchestra, we’ll still be crammed onto the high school stage.

We look forward to the day when we Four of the soloists in the Oratorio Socihave a proper performing arts center in ety’s Christmas concert are (l to r): Scott Estes Park that will make it easier to colAnderson (Gabriel), Denise Stookesberry laborate and offer high quality programs (Elisabeth), Anna Baker (Mary), Bob Gunn by our local performers to the commu(Zacharias). Photo by David Bowers, OSEP nity.” Given the space available, Ballet Renaissance will be dancing down the aisles, in front of the stage, and on the call Kathy Bowers at 970-586-5193. OSEP front apron. It’s the first time these stuis funded in part by grants from The Estes dents have put dance to live music, acPark Rotary Club Foundation, the Town cording to BR co-founder Brianna Furof Estes Park, the Estes Park Community nish. “Dancing to canned music is like Thrift Shop, and the Community Founsinging to canned music. It’s not real art.” dation of Northern Colorado. Their genadds Bowers. erosity is deeply appreciated.

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Cultural Arts Council Gala Opening Reception December 5

Two White Manes–Carol Walker

Celebrate The Season: The Cultural Arts Council of Estes Park is capturing the spirit of the holidays for young and old alike. The public is invited to a Gala Opening Reception for our 13th Annual Holiday Art Exhibition and Sale on December 5 from 6-8. Fine arts and miniature works include painting, drawing,

J.Winter Valley–Jim Barker

A Long View–Tara Mcconnell

photography, fiber, jewelry, ceramics, bronze, as well as ornaments, books and notecards. A “Spirit of Giving Tree” offers ornaments and miniatures which benefit both CAC and Crossroads Ministry. The exhibition is free and open to

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A Crossroads Christmas VII A Gala Fundraising Event For Crossroads Ministry Of Estes Park

Sponsored by the Cultural Arts Council of Estes Park The Cultural Arts Council of Estes Park (CAC) will host the seventh annual holiday fundraising event for Crossroads Ministry on Tuesday evening, December 8. The goal is to raise money for the ever growing financial and food bank needs of Crossroads Ministry in Estes Park.

The public is invited to come and see beautiful works of art from over 50 artists, enjoy live music of the season and partake in a variety of tasty foods including appetizers, holiday cookies and beverages. Attendees are invited to enjoy fellowship with neighbors and friends. There is no charge for admission the public through January 3, 2016. The to attend, and the evening is informal so CAC Fine Art Gallery, which is located visitors may come and go as they wish. at 423 W. Elkhorn Ave. is open daily The CAC is sponsoring this event to from 12-5. (We will be closed Christmas help further the mission and good work and New Years). of Crossroads Ministry, and has several This year’s entertainment for the Open- ways in which the community can help. ing Reception will be provided by Great Voluntary contributions for Crossroads Blue. New CAC members Shirl Ministry and donated food items for the Lawrence and Steve Kaplan Crossroads Food Pantry will be gratehave been singing together for fully accepted at the door. Canned food more than three decades. donations requested for the Crossroads Their beautifully crafted muChristmas food distribution include sic has been heard at coffeesmall boneless hams, canned yams, houses and festivals as a duo. canned cranberry sauce, stove top stuffUsing two voices, guitars and ing, jams, packaged holiday cookies, mandolin they weave a fabric dried fruits and nuts, green beans, cake of eclectic tunes that warm the mixes, vanilla extract, flour, vegetable heart and feed the soul. oil, ramen noodles, brown sugar, Also as a reminder, there will mashed potatoes, jars of turkey gravy, be the annual Crossroads French fried onions, applesauce, two Christmas on December 8 liter bottles of soda, spaghetti sauce, etc. from 5-8 with entertainment The public can also purchase ornaand refreshments. ments and miniatures from a special First Show: A Collection of “Spirit of Giving Tree” in the gallery durCommunity Art – Presenting ing the holiday season. The 2015 Spirit artists showing for the first of Giving Tree features original art cretime. January 9 through the ated by CAC member artists. Other des31st. Open to any residents of ignated original art is available for sale the greater Estes Valley (inthe evening of December 8 and for the cluding Estes Park, Alduration of the special holiday art exhilenspark, Drake, Pinewood bition running through January 3, 2016.

Springs and Glen Haven) who Crossroads provides services and assishave never shown their work tance to persons who have lost their jobs in the Cultural or are out of work for the winter, seniors, Arts Council disabled, single parent families, or those gallery. Entry on low fixed incomes who can’t cover fee is $25.00 and must be paid with registration by December 19th. A prospectus is available online at www.estesarts.com or at the CAC gallery. For further information contact CAC at 970586-9203 or email us at info@estesarts.com The Cultural Arts Council is a 501(c)(3) non-profit arts organization servicing the Greater Estes Valley for 25 years. Our mission is to enhance the quality and accessibility of the visual and performing arts for people of all ages.

Melissa Westover

Verlene Thorp

their basic daily living needs. In 2014, nearly one out of every 10 residents in the Estes Valley received assistance from Crossroads, including 539 families comprising 1,242 adults and 384 children.

82% of persons served were at or below 185% of federal poverty level; 18% were at or below 125%, a severe level of poverty.

Over 90 persons attended the 2014 gala event, and the Cultural Arts Council raised $1,002 in cash contributions and through arts sales. The 2015 Crossroads Christmas event on Tuesday, December 8 will begin at 5:00 p.m. and run through 8:00 p.m. Donations of cash and canned goods will be accepted throughout the evening. The CAC extends a heartfelt thanks to all of the performers, Crossroads staff, board and volunteers for their help with the annual benefit event.

Through January 3, 2016, the Cultural Arts Council Fine Art Gallery will continue to raise funds for Crossroads Ministry. For those unable to attend “A Crossroads Christmas VII,” contributions may be made directly to Crossroads Ministry of Estes Park by calling 970-577-0610. Canned goods and cash donations may also be delivered to the CAC on December 8 starting at 1:00 p.m.

Gallery hours are 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily, and the Fine Art Gallery is located at 423 W. Elkhorn Ave. in West Park Center. For more information contact the Cultural Arts Council at 970586-9203 or visit www.EstesArts.com.

Performing Artists Include: 5:00 - Brad Fitch 5:30 - Scott Anderson, Valerie Dascoli, Melissa Westover, Ray Young 6:00 - Ron Ball, Ray Young 6:30 - Elk Hollow: Gary Reeves, Dmitri Galcovski, Joe Hartman, Tim McLemore, Jack Overly 7:00 - Roger Thorp, Verlene Thorp, Bert Bergland 7:30 - Ray Young [piano] 8:00 - End Elk Hollow

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Estes Park “State Of Slimmers” Seeing Great Success ing a deeper meaning for weight-loss and addressing environmental factors and habits. It is exciting for me to see all of healthy lifestyle changes being embraced.”

If you spend much time around Estes Park Medical Center or the YMCA of the Rockies, you may have noticed some dramatic differences in a few of the staff members. Since mid-September they have been noticeably shrinking, thanks to a new program being offered at EPMC. This group of 20 individuals is the first in Estes Park to be enrolled in the State Of Slim – a scientifically-proven weight-loss program that EPMC has licensed from the University of Colorado Anschutz Health and Wellness Center.

After nine weeks of weight-loss, the group has lost a total of 388 pounds – an average of 19.4 pounds per person or more than 9.4% of each individual’s body weight.

“The results are impressive and we are just over half-way through the class,” said Dr. Frank D. Dumont, one of the two EPMC class instructors. “I believe part of what makes this program so successful is the attention to mind-set, find-

The class has been challenged in many ways.

They’ve been asked to face something that makes them uncomfortable, carry around a bag of Halloween candy for a week (without eating it), clean out an area of their home or workspace, and find a way to cook and share a vegetable that they’ve never tried before. In addition to the week’s assigned homework, two co-captains are tasked with finding creative ways to challenge and motivate their peers. When the group meets each week they discuss how the challenges went, what techniques

Elizabeth Guild Thanks The Many Who Helped With Holiday House

To The Editor: On behalf of everyone at the Elizabeth Guild, I would like to thank the many volunteers who helped with delivery, set-up, tear down, clean up and for running the sale tables throughout the day at our annual Holiday House fundraising event. We thank all who came out and supported us by purchasing a found treasure, entering the raffle and enjoying delicious baked goods.

We also thank the EMS crews, the young men and women in Venture

Crew 10, the Lions Club, Trail Ridge Quilters, and members of the Woman’s Club for their help and participation.

We had a wonderful turnout for this annual event and we couldn’t have put this all together without all of you!

The funds raised at the Holiday House will be used by the Estes Park Medical Center for many various projects and equipment.

With sincere thanks, Cindy Roper, Manager of Elizabeth Guild

from the class they were able to employ, and other difficulties and successes.

Listening to the group interact and discuss what they are experiencing is inspiring. One individual decided that, in addition to following the State of Slim program, she is quitting smoking. Another shared some staggering improvements to his blood pressure, cholesterol levels and resting heart rate.

“I’ve noticed how much better I feel,” said Spider Fish, a class participant. “I have more energy,

am sleeping better and overall feeling healthier. I’ve even noticed my hiking stamina has improved. My husband and I were able to blow right by the spots that used to be our resting places on the hike up to Ouzel Falls.”

“Besides seeing my own progress at the weekly weigh-ins, it’s been great to look around the room at everyone else and see the huge differences from one week to the next,” said Jason Goodwin, another class participant. “Everybody is having success.”

State of Slim was developed after years of research by James O. Hill, PhD and Dr. Holly Wyatt, medical director for ABC’s Extreme Weight Loss show. Their research studied participants in the National Weight Control Registry, a scientific database of more than 10,000 Americans who have lost at least 30 pounds and maintained the loss for a minimum of a year. They identified several key strategies that are essential to successful weight loss and maintenance, and those points became the basis of the State of Slim program.

When our local “State of Slimmers” were asked about their outlook for long-term success with the program, both Spider and Jason were very positive about making the changes last.

“I’m finding it easier to

make healthy choices, with their greater long-term rewards, than seek the momentary satisfaction of something that will make me feel miserable later,” said Spider.

“It’s almost second nature now to plan meals and pack foods to take with me each morning,” said Jason. “The class is long enough that the new habits we’re forming will stick.”

Although the book State of Slim was released in 2013 and classes have been held at the CU Anschutz Health and Wellness Center since then, EPMC is the first outside entity to license the program and materials. The program includes three-phases over 16-weeks. It advocates changing

food choices and increasing physical activity, along with making a shift in environment and routine, to reboot metabolism and help maintain a healthy weight.

Like the book, the classes focus on the key strategies of finding motivation, expecting success, fueling up on real food, enjoying physical activity, creating a supportive environment, and making it all fun.

“I’ve personally seen success following the program as outlined in the State of Slim book,” said Lesta Johnson, RN, class instructor. “However doing it as a group offers so much more. It’s tremendously supportive and encouraging to hear what’s been a struggle and what’s worked for others each week.”

To learn more about State of Slim classes offered through EPMC visit www.epmedcenter.com/SoS.

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Peak To Peak Concert #4: A Christmas Gift In Song

Peak to Peak Concert #4: A Christmas Gift in Song will be held Saturday, December 12 at 2 p.m., Shepherd of the Mountains Lutheran Church.

The public is invited to attend the fourth concert in the Peak to Peak Concert Series, A Christmas Gift in Song, Saturday, December 12th at 2 p.m. at the Shepherd of the Mountains Lutheran Church, 2000 Ptarmigan Trail Drive, Estes Park. The concert features Estes Park resident Denise Stookesberry, mezzo-soprano, Allenspark resident Margie Patterson on piano, and Aspen resident Katherine Stookesberry on violin. The program includes arrangements of traditional Christmas carols from Great Britain, Ireland, Germany, France, Spain, and American contemporary Christmas songs and carols. Selections from Handel’s Messiah, Bach’s Christmas Oratorio, and Vivaldi’s Magnificat round out the program.

Denise Stookesberry has been very busy as a soloist, voice teacher, and choral director since moving to Estes this year, serving as the new Music Director at the United Methodist Church of Estes Park, where she also gives voice lessons. She holds a MM in Vocal Performance from Washington University in St. Louis, where she also taught on the music faculty. Recent vocal performances around Estes include Denise’s acclaimed role in “Side by Side” by Sondheim at the Allenspark Old Gallery,

soloist with the Estes Park Oratorio Society, and solo concerts with the Estes Park Performance Park series and the Estes Park Peak-to-Peak Concert Series earlier this year. Other career highlights include roles with Opera Theater of St. Louis, Pensacola Opera, Ohio Light Opera, Union Avenue Opera, and St. Louis’s MUNY, the oldest outdoor musical theater in the country.

Before moving to Estes, Ms. Stookesberry was a vital member of the St. Louis Symphony Chorus as a section leader and soloist in performances with the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra under the batons of world-renowned conductors Leonard Slatkin and David Robertson.

In addition, Denise has been a high school and church choral director for over twenty years. Choirs under her direction have sung twice at Carnegie Hall, toured Austria, and were recognized for their contribution to the arts in Missouri by the Missouri Legislature in 2002.

Popular and well-known pianist and Allenspark resident, Dr. Margie Patterson received both her masters and doctoral degrees in music performance at the University of Colorado in Boulder.

In addition to her busy performance schedule along the Front Range, Margie also serves on the Board at the Allenspark Old Gallery, where she has her hand in many aspects of their neighborhood programs.

Katherine Stookesberry has been playing violin since she was in the second grade. In high school, she was a member of the well-known St. Louis Symphony Youth Orchestra. After high school, Katherine studied at New York University where she earned a BA in Music Business. Katherine now resides in Aspen and works in the administration of the Aspen Music Festival and also teaches violin lessons.

The concert is free, but donations are gratefully accepted. The Peak to Peak Concert Series is sponsored by Oratorio Society of Estes Park and The Old Gallery of Allenspark.

Winner Of Lions Club Raffle-Amber Daniels

Amber Daniels receives the $100 bill prize from the Estes Park Lions Club raffle held at the Holiday House. e bill is presented by Millie Miller. Courtesy photo

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The Mountain Aires Women’s Chorus Present Sounds Of The Season The Mountain Aires women's chorus will present Sounds of the Season on December 13th, 2015, at 2 p.m. at the Community Church of the Rockies. Everyone is invited to the show which will feature holiday music including special presen-

Mountain Aires at practice.

Ballet Renaissance dancers: Emily Schooler, Dominie Rojas, Heidi Rothberg, Becky Wright, Zach Lewis, Maggie Lewis, Teagan Hunt.

tations by the Uncommon Connection men's quartet and members of Ballet Renaissance.

Admission is free with donations to defray cost of music being gratefully accepted.

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Arlene Muir Estes Park resident, Arlene Muir, died at Prospect Park Living Center Sunday morning, November 22, 2015.

She was 84 years old.

Alice “Arlene” Brewer was born March 17, 1931 in St. Francis, KS. Her parents were Raymond and Beulah (Keller) Brewer. She graduated from Fort Morgan High School in 1948. On July 6, 1958 she married Robert “Burl” Muir. The couple owned and operated Muir’s Floral Shop in Fort Morgan for several years. Arlene was a missionary and spent 18 months in Papua New Guinea with Wycliffe Bible Translators.

She also worked in North Carolina and California. In Estes Park she attended Rocky Mountain Church and volunteered at The River Place. Arlene loved to bake, and read but her favorite thing to do was write letters. She was a part of Rocky Mountain Church outreach

ministry, sending cards to people for almost every occasion.

Arlene is survived by her daughter, Julie Monahan and granddaughter Meaghan Monahan of Estes Park, sister Hollis Writebol and her husband Gerald of Golden, CO, three nephews and a niece.

She was preceded in death by her parents. A celebration of Arlene’s life will take place Saturday, December 12th, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. at Rocky Mountain Church 451 Promontory Dr., Estes Park, CO. Instead of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Crossroads Ministries or Prospect Park Living Center, 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 Arlene’s family.

Sandy Lerner Estes Park resident, Sandy Lerner, died November 24, 2015 at Prospect Park Living Center. He was 89 years old. Sanford G. Lerner was born on April 22, 1926 in Kansas City, MO. His parents were Harold and Rose (Rubin) Lerner. He served his country in World War II in Japan. Sandy was self-employed Certified Public Accountant for 55 years. He was a graduate of the University of Nebraska and a member of Sigma Alpha Mu Fraternity.

On March 22, 1983 he married Joanie Karnes Gage. They moved to Estes Park in 1989 where he was a member of the Optimists Club and continued to practice, until he was forced to retire because he was diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease in 2007. His wife, Barbara Oppenheimer Lerner, prede-

ceased him, as well as his parents and stepson, Kevin W. Gage. He is survived by his wife of almost 33 years, Joan (Joanie) Lerner, his sons, Doug Lerner of Boulder, CO, Drew Lerner, his wife, Marsha, and their daughter, Ashley Lerner of Overland Park. KS, Reid Lerner, wife Robin, of Louisburg, KS, stepson, John K. Gage, of Estes Park, CO, and sister-in-law, Muriel Oppenheimer Levinson, of Kansas City, MO., as well as many nieces and nephews.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Foundation or the American Heart Association or the Estes Park Medical Center in care of Allnutt Funeral Home, 1302 Graves Ave., Estes Park, CO 80517. See www.allnutt.com to send a message to Sandy's family.

Ancient Star Nation Prophesies Are Coming True For ten days in June 1996, the Yankton Sioux Reservation on the windswept high plains of South Dakota was a gathering place for indigenous tribal leaders from around the globe and hundreds of Native and Euro-American listeners. The occasion was the Star Knowledge Conference and Sun Dance, convoked by Lakota (Sioux) spiritual leader Standing Elk in response to a vision. The vision showed that Native American spiritual knowledge about the Star Nations (extraterres-

trials) was to be shared. This conference also fulfilled ancient Hopi and Lakota prophecies. Spiritual shamans from the Plains tribes (Lakota, Oglala, Dakota, Blackfoot, Nakota) were joined by spokespersons from the Eastern (Iroquois, Obeida, Seneca and Choctaw) and Southwest (Hopi, Yaqui and Mayan) tribes. In addition, the chief Maori shaman from New Zealand came from the southern end of the world, as well as a spokeswoman for the Sammi (Lap-

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Dale Monroe Dale Gene Monroe, a longtime resident of the Estes Park area passed away Tuesday, November 24, 2015 in his home at Good Samaritan of Loveland at the age of 88.

Dale was born November 20, 1927 in Elberon, Iowa to Clifton and Evelyn Monroe. After graduating from high school, Dale worked on the family farm. Several years later, he married Marilyn Comer, they had two sons and a daughter. During that time period, Dale opened a diner in Dysart, Iowa.

After his separation with Marilyn, Dale moved to Denver, Colorado where he got a job as a sheet metal fabricator for a heating company. He was blessed to have meet Ann Klarich and they were married on April 20, 1964. They had one son.

Dale ended up owning and operating a locksmith business in Denver then in Boulder, finally moving to Estes Park where they spent most of the next 30 years. They traveled to Tucson, Arizona for the winters before returning to Colorado and living in Loveland.

During his lifetime, Dale enjoyed fishing, landscaping and cooking. Many

times he would sing while he was cooking.

He is survived by his sons, Ron Monroe of Estes Park, Colorado, Larry Stamm (Patty) of Omaha, Nebraska, Terry Stamm (Kathy) of Kansas City, Kansas; daughter, Cindy Olson (Dave) of Tekamah, Nebraska; brother, Marvin Monroe of Dysart, Iowa; grandchildren, Reanna, Lisa, Deborah, Kara, Brittany, Bryson, and Dana; great grandchildren, Indya, Lir, Lyric, Teddy, Tate and Trenton.

Dale was preceded in death by his parents, Clifton and Evelyn; wife, Ann; and stepmother, Dorothy.

A Gathering of Remembrance will be held on Saturday, December 12, 2015 at Allnutt Estes Park Chapel, 1302 Graves Ave., Estes Park from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Food and refreshments will be served.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association in care of Allnutt Funeral Service.

Please view the online obituary, send condolences and sign the family guest book at www.allnutt.com.

Cherilyn L. Beers Estes Park resident Cherilyn Louise Beers died in the early afternoon of Friday, the 13th of November, 2015.

Cherilyn Beers was born the daughter of Thomas M. and Geraldine R. Beers on Friday, the 13th of July, 1956 in Leavenworth, Kansas.

She grew up in Placerville, California and moved to Colorado during high school. She worked as an Insurance adjuster most of her life prior to moving to Estes Park to partner with her sister as owner of Misty Mountain Lodge.

When they sold the lodge, she became known in the community as manager of Poppy's and Mama Rose's. She was a fan of the movies and enjoyed dining out. Her greatest love was travel. She had been all over the world. She always tried to encourage others to travel and

lander) people from above the Arctic Circle. They came because they had seen signs occurring now which had been predicted by ancient prophecies. These signs signified to them that the time had come to speak openly about their most closely held traditions. These traditions include their origin from the stars, the influence of Star People visitors on the formation of their culture and their spiritual beliefs and ceremonies, and the imminent return of these Star Nations.

see everything they wanted. Her favorite places were all of Europe and she especially enjoyed Disney parks. She was an inspiration to her children to keep traveling.

She is survived by her mother Geraldine Beers of Estes Park, CO, and two daughters, Marcela Deem of Estes Park, CO and Heather LaPuma of Westminster, CO, her sister Trudy Hewitt of Estes Park, CO and her brother Tommy Beers of Black Canyon City, AZ. She is preceded in death by her father.

Memorial services will be held Saturday, December 19 at 2 p.m. at Mountain View Bible Fellowship.

On December 11-13, a Star Knowledge Conference will be held in Estes Park, at the Dao House. Many speakers from around the globe will be coming together to share the latest information and wisdom coming in at this time. This 12:12 Conference is predicted to be one of the most thought provoking and eye opening events and ceremony of our time.

Estes Park residents enjoy 50% daily admission with valid ID! For more information visit StarKnowledgeEnterprises.com

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Holiday Open House In Allenspark Features Art Demonstrations, Author Appearance, Learn To Make Bows

Friday, November 20 @ 6:00 Patriot League Spirit Competition at Strasburg Friday-Saturday, December 11-12 State Spirit Competition at The Denver Coliseum

Men’s Basketball Tuesday, December 1 @ 7:00 v Lyons (Fillin the Stands) Friday, December 11 @ 7:00 v Eaton Friday, January 8 @ 7:00 v Platte Valley Friday, January 15 @ 7:00 v University Tuesday, January 26 @ 7:00 v Frontier Academy Friday, January 29 @ 7:00 v Valley Saturday, February 6 @ 2:00 v Brush Tuesday, February 9 @ 7:00 v Strasburg (Senior Night) Saturday, February 13 @ 4:00 v Sterling

Women’s Basketball Tuesday, December 8 @ 7:00 v Highland (Fillin the Stands) Saturday, December 12 @ 4:00 v Kent Denver Tuesday, December 15 @ 7:00 v Frontier Academy Tuesday, January 12 @ 7:00 v Strasburg Saturday, January 16 @ 4:00 v Sterling Friday, January 22 @ 7:00 v Eaton Saturday, January 23 @ 2:00 v Brush Friday, January 29 @ 5:30 v Valley Friday, February 5 @ 7:00 v Platte Valley Friday, February 12 @ 7:00 v University (Senior Night)

Ladies Swim & Dive Saturday, December 5 @ 9:00 Estes Sprints Thursday, January 14 @ 4:00 v Skyline (Fillin the Stands)

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Gilbert (12.5 & 6), will demonstrate their techniques, as well as stained glass artist Sally VanDerKamp (12.5). “Hannah Shook, who is known for her stunning contemporary studies of wolves will also perform a demonstration,” (12.5 & 6) Patterson continued. Chip Foster, a local gourd artist, will also be on hand both days to teach people how to make fancy bows for holiday decorations. Materials included.

On Saturday, from 12:002:00, authors Kay Turnbaugh and Lee Tillotsen will be on hand to discuss their new book, “RMNP Dining Room Girl: The Summer of 1926,” as well as autograph copies. The book is on sale for $14.95.

Refreshments will also be served.

The Old Gallery is a 1940s era log structure that has recently been renovated. It offers 5,200 sq. ft. of space, including meeting space, classrooms, a lift, three bathrooms, a space for large activities and events, a kitchen for community events, facilities for twice-monthly food bank distribution, and space for displaying art. One of the offices is available for community use and rental for counseling services, lessons, tutoring, and massage therapy. The office features wi-fi, computer, phone service, and copier as well as basic office supplies.

More than $900,000 has already been raised for the renovation of The Old Gallery, and fundraising efforts continue. “More than 350 individuals have made generous donations,” said Rogers. “We were also fortunate to receive grants from the Gates Family Foundation, Tourism and Recreation Program of Boulder County, El Pomar Foundation and Boulder

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Are you looking for a really special holiday gift for a loved one—or maybe yourself? Do you believe in supporting local artists, and seeing how they create their work? Then don’t miss the Holiday Open House at The Old Gallery at 14863 Hwy. 7 in Allenspark on Saturday, Dec. 5 and Sunday, Dec. 6 from noon to 4 p.m.

More than 25 local artists display their work at The Old Gallery, including master gourd artist Vicky Dyas, photographers Weldon Lee, Tom Andrews, Tim Benko and Tom Schweda, metal wall art and jewelry by Kristin DeSantis Contemporary Metals and oil paintings and ceramic tiles by Karen Barnett.

“A wide variety of artists will be on hand during the open house,” said The Old Gallery Board Member Margie Patterson. Jewelry artists Cheryl Goodnow. Kristin DeSantis and Laurey

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Men’s Wrestling County Worthy Cause and the Regional Air Quality Council.” The Mile High Community Loan Fund has also provided a loan to make the project possible.

Those interested in donating can visit www.theoldgallery.org.

“Our new building provides a wonderful place for our local artists to create and show their works.

Most people who come here are amazed at how much talent resides in our small mountain community,” said Patterson.

For information about The Old Gallery, this event and other activities, concerts and events, visit www.theoldgallery.org.

Monday, December 14 @ 6:30 v Northridge (Fillin the Stands) Thursday, January 7 @ 5:30 v Brush/Platte Valley Thursday, January 21 @ 5:30 v Eaton/Sterling (Senior Night)

Schedule provided courtesy of Your

Bobcat Booster Club Growing our bobcats in Strength and Pride

Support The Work Of WolfWood Refuge On Colorado Gives Day WolfWood Refuge is honored to be a part of Colorado Gives Day on December 8, 2015. Donations designated for the Refuge help provide a safe haven for rescued wolves and wolf/dogs. With an annual operating budget of only $110,000, donations from this campaign can make a huge, positive impact on these animals.

Presented by Community First Foundation and First Bank, Colorado Gives Day is an annual statewide movement to celebrate and increase philanthropy through online giving. The event is powered by ColoradoGives.org, a year-round, online giving website. This is the first year WolfWood Refuge was accepted to participate and you may find our profile at: https://www.coloradogives.org/Wolfwoodrefuge/overview. “The donations we receive on Colorado Gives Day help us do more to support the community and ensure rescued animals receive medical attention and a quality environment for life,” says Paula Watson, Executive Director. “Our goal is to raise $15,000 this year, which is a big part of our annual operating budget. We also want to get a share of

the $1 Million Incentive Fund, which could help us to open our visitor welcome center.” $1 Million Incentive Fund Community First Foundation and First Bank each contributed $500,000 to create the $1 Million Incentive Fund, one of the largest gives-day incentive funds in the country. Every nonprofit receiving a donation on Colorado Gives Day receive a portion of the fund, which increase the value of every dollar donated. For example, if Wolfwood Refuge receives 10 percent of the donations made on Colorado Gives Day; Wolfwood Refuge also receives 10 percent of the $1 Million Incentive Fund.

For more information about Wolfwood Refuge, please visit https://www.coloradogives.org/Wolfwoodrefuge/overview and for more information about Colorado Gives Day, please visit ColoradoGives.org.

Donations can be prescheduled online to post on December 8th, so there is no worry that people would forget to access the site during the designated 24 hours of giving.

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Employment WorldMark Resorts is a world class resort destination offering a fun and energetic team environment.

We are currently recruiting for the following positions:

Housekeeping (Permanent/Full Time/Year Round)

Front Desk / Guest Services Agent (Permanent/Full Time/Year Round) Maintenance Technician (Permanent/Full Time/Year Round)

Come work for the best resort in Estes Park. We strive to be the very best!

Benefits include Paid Vacations, 401K matching, company training and lots of opportunity to grow.

To apply for any of these great opportunities, please go to our company website at www.WVOjobs.com. Search â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Estes Parkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;.

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.

CLOSING DATE: 9 pm, December 9, 2015

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.

QUALIFICATIONS: Higher education degree or 2 years of related experience or training; Outstanding organizational, communication and customerservice skills; Proven attention to detail and follow-through; Intermediate (or better) computing skills; Fluent written and spoken English; Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.

Maintenance Position

Trout Haven Resorts has an opening for a person with knowledge in areas of carpentry, basic plumbing & electric, painting and drywall installation.

Multiple skills are a benefit.

On call duties one week per month, must have a reliable vehicle.

Please apply at Trout Haven Resorts at 800 Moraine Ave or apply online at http://littlecurrent.iapplicants.com/View Job-653169.htm

Employment

Year Round Positions Assistant Chef PM Associate Program Director Executive Chef/Kitchen Manager Human Resources Director Office Receptionist

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.

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

Must be a non-smoker.

Apply in person -or- send resume $12.00/ per hour.

Includes a sign-on bonus.

BEST WESTERN PLUS Silver Saddle 1260 Big Thompson Avenue Email: cory@estesresort.com

Help us Help Others Become a CAREGiver

No calls please

Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s never been a better time to reach out to those in need.

Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re seeking quality people who wish to make a difference by helping seniors in their homes. Flexible schedules.

No certification required.

Training and support provided.

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

Now Hiring:

Cooks â&#x20AC;˘ Dishwasher

Apply at 134 W. Elkhorn Ave Call 970 586-8838

Skilled Maintenance Worker: Looking for person with knowledge in areas of carpentry, basic plumbing & electric, paint and drywall.

Snow removal required. Flexible shifts including weekends. Must have reliable transportation.

Hot tub skills a plus, but not required.

Sign on Bonus for Estes Park area!

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

Please apply at Fawn Valley Inn or send resume/application to manager2@fawnvalleyinn.com

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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

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

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Employment The Town of Estes Park is accepting applications for:

Communications Center Manager

Police Officer I Police Department Hiring Range $25.85 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; $28.44 per hour Non-Exempt Position Close Date: Open Until Filled (Town employment application required)

Applications are available at: Town Hall 170 MacGregor Ave. Room 130 (Mon-Fri 8 am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 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.

Now Hiring for:

Checker $9.13 -$17.56 per hour Deli Clerk $11.28 - $15.26 per hour Bakery Clerk $11.70 - $15.18 per hour Cake Decorator $11.70 - $15.18 per hour Fresh Cuts $11.28 - $15.26 per hour Fuel Clerk $8.39 - $12.71 Pharmacy Tech $9.13 to start based on experience Floral Clerk $8.23 - $12.28 per hour based on experience Courtesy Clerk $8.23 - $12.28 per hour Applicant apply at:

www.safeway.com/careers

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

YEAR ROUND POSITION PART-TIME ATTENDANTS Need great customer service skills, flexible hours and cleaning.

Get application at Village Laundry, 172-174 S. St. Vrain.

TRANSPORTATION

The Content Coordinator will assist with content and marketing strategy, will produce and distribute written and visual content â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 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 rĂŠsumĂŠ and cover letter to Elizabeth Fogarty at EFogarty@VisitEstesPark.com.

Visit Estes Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Estes Valley Partners for Commerce (EVPC) is searching for a

Part-Time Administrative Coordinator.

Job responsibilities include assisting the board & its committees in accomplishing EVPC membership goals & objectives. Reports directly to EVPC President & Board of Directors.

View full job description, including hours & wages, at estesvalleypartners.com. Submit cover letter & resume to kirby.hazelton@gmail.com by 5pm on Friday December 11th

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Police Department Hiring Range $2,623.30 - $3,213.54 bi-weekly salary Exempt Position Close Date: December 4, 2015

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Furnished home, 3BDR, 2 Furnished Efficiency BA, 2 car garage, 3 blocks $650/month, Includes from downtown. $2,000/mo.

Utilities & Cable Call Pat, 303-947-4569 N/S, Pets Neg. Call Todd @ 586-8141 Condos 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 Immaculate 2DR condo in Estes Park. 1.5 BA, beautiful mountain views - partially furnished. N/S, N/P. $1250/mo. 303-564-2969

Apartments 2 Bedroom Apartment Available NOW GREAT DOWNTOWN LOCATION $775 a month INCLUDES all utilities and Off street parking Washer & Dryer on Site One Year Lease Applicants must income qualify 970-577-3730 or www.esteshousing.org

Cars

PAPPYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S HAPPY PET CARE Mature, responsible 1970 Chevrolet El Camino adult providing affordable SS triple black, big block, pet/house sitting. Experiautomatic trans. $14000, ence in caring for elderly 719-662-8618 / pets. Call Keith (970) 461sr07071977@gmail.com 4857

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Professional Pet Care in 2011 Honda CR-V SE Your Home!

4WD, auto, 55K, flat towCompassionate, experiNOW TAKING APPLICA- able, BluOx bseplt, Inenced pet sitter and dog TIONS FOR THE FALCON telibrake, tow cover, 2â&#x20AC;? walker. Certified pet first aid RIDGE APARTMENTS rear rcvr, Estes Pk 303instructor. For holidays, BRAND NEW 1, 2 AND 3 884-1391 daily, or occasional needs.

BEDROOM UNITS Renee 970-232-6231 First availability will be in February 2016 SERVICES Caregiving Now accepting applications from Income Qualified Foot/Nail Care Households Incl. foot soak, toenail cutCleaning NO SMOKING, PLENTY ting, callus removal, masOF PARKING, ADJACENT sage. Clinic and home LIGHT HOUSEKEEPING TO OPEN SPACE visits.

THROUGHLY DONE! Applications may be obCynthia Soguero, RN by experienced cleaning tained at The â&#x20AC;&#x153;FOOT CARE NURSEâ&#x20AC;? lady: vacuum, dust, The Estes Park Housing 970-443-8494 baths, kitchen. $15/hr Authority office 500 Big Thompson Ave, in (floor cleaning $20/hr.)

Firewood for Estes elders. 577the Estes Park Visitor Cen7059. Excellent referter Or by visiting our webFirewood ences. site, www.esteshousing.org $200 per cord Or call 970-577-3730 or Professional Reliable Split Pine emailing sfaith@estes.org Cleaning Services. We Aspen Available specialize in vacation Free Delivery rentals & and vacant Stacking Available rentals. All of our work Commercial Rentals 419 635 6689 is %100 guaranteed.

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SERVICES

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!

HOUSEHOLD

REAL ESTATE

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FOR SALE: lazy-boy recliner, futon bed/6â&#x20AC;?mattress, 9 drawer desk, 3 antique cane bottom chairs, lamp table, small rocker, table lamp, work bench with light, table saw, extension ladder, yard tools. 970 5861031

Lease Option 3DR, 1 BA, 2 car garage.

Great starter/furnished.

Call for details. $300,000.

970-231-3656

Nearly new Gateway computer and HP All-in â&#x20AC;&#x201C;One printer for sale. Includes Dell 18 inch monitor, keyboard, mouse and stereo speakers.

Also has Google Chrome, video games and Microsoft office. $399. 303-435-0110.

Appliances Kenmore Microwave Hood Combo, excellent condition, 30â&#x20AC;? white, $100 or BO. 970-586-4772.

LG Washer & Dryer, HE elec, $300 each or $500 set. Queen Bed, custom built wooden platform + mattress, $100 set. Dining Table, Danish teak 53â&#x20AC;? round + 2 leaves, $50. Antique Desk Chair, wood rolling, $25. 2 Antique Rocking Chairs, $50 set.

Antique Wall Mirror, wood, $25. 970-214-5630.

PHOTOGRAPHY

Shutter Crazy Photos by Leanne, covering all kinds of photography.

Call or text 970-214-3622

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Commercial Commercial Spaces for sale and lease.

Call Eric. Anderson Realty. 586-2950

SALES Misc. Sales

ANIMALS/PETS Misc.

Close in Stable Coral & fenced area at 1430 Upper Broadview Call 970-443-3970

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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

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

Welcome to Wonderview Village!

Spacious Custom Log Home

Tucked at the end of a quiet street with over 4500sf of comfortable living space.

Custom log home features include a massive greatroom w/moss-rock fireplace, main floor master suite, kitchen with stainless appliances & walk out lower level. Fenced backyard, wrap around deck and relaxing hot tub included. Quality construction in a quiet location with serene mountain views. $749,500 951 Woodland Court

Quality new construction waiting for you to customize and create your dream home. 3 BR/2.5 BA offers hardwood floors, granite, cathedral ceilings, gas F/P, garage and mountain views from the deck or patio. This development is one of a kind to be enjoyed as a primary residence, weekend getaway, vacation rental, or nightly rental for the investment buyer. $349,000 tbd Willowstone Court

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New Construction at StoneBridge

Panoramic Views at The Reserve

• To-Be- Built 3 Bed/ 3Bath • Main Level Master • Open Floor Greatroom • Deck to Enjoy the Views • Granite/ Wood / Log Accents

• 1.2 Acre lot in the Reserve • Surrounded on 3 Sides by Open Space • Paved Streets and City utilities • 360- degree Mountain Views • Level Lot Perfect for Building

$515,000 1137 Fish Creek Road

$369,000 Lot 28 Deer Path Court

Tranquil Retreat on 1 Acre

Continental Divide Views

• 3 Bedroom/3 Bath • Bonus Office/ 4th Bedroom • Stone Fireplace & Soaring Ceilings • Media Area w/ Entertainment Bar • 3-car Attached Garage $577,500 370 Whispering Pines Dr

• 4 Bedroom/4 Bath • Gourmet Kitchen • Family, Sun & Billiard Rooms • Double Lot with Garden • Longs, Divide & Stanley Hotel Views $799,500 631 Findley Court

Riverfront Property/300 Acres • Perfect for a new Home/Business • Longs Peak Views • National Forest Access on 3- sides • Hiking/Camping/Biking/ Climbing $1,250,000 2127 US Highway 34

Build Your Mountain Dream Home • 4.89 Acres in The Retreat • Forest, Meadows and Aspens • Several Building Sites • Views and Privacy $109,000 Lot 25A Miller Fork

80 Acre Mountain Ranch • Renovated 1920’s Cabin • NEW Carriage House Apartment • 8-Stall Barn • 4- car Garage • View/ stream/aspens/ meadows/ rock formations $1,190,000 5240 County Road 59, Allenspark

Estes Park Living at Its Best • To-Be- Built 3 Bed/ 3Bath • Main Level Master • Open Floor Greatroom • Deck to Enjoy the Views • Contract Now & Choose the Finishes! $515,000 1145 Fish Creek Road

Explore all of Estes Park at www.FirstColoradoRealty.com