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October 30, 2020

Surrounded By Wildfire Town evacuation orders came just a few hours after Alan Shadduck caught this surreal, smoky sunrise at Lake Estes. Thursday, October 22, 2020.

Photo by Alan Shadduck www.imagesofestespark.com

Evacuation Time Believe it or not, this photo was taken at 2:30 p.m., Thursday, October 22, 2020 during mandatory evacuations of the Estes Valley.

Photo by Kris Hazelton epnews.com

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Evacuation Status Changes For The Estes Valley Due to current fire conditions after the snowstorm, fire officials from the Incident Management Team and local authorities have downgraded the evacuation status for the Estes Valley. Areas on the west side of the valley on mandatory evacuation have been downgraded to voluntary status. Voluntary evacuation status for the rest of the valley has been lifted.

The East Troublesome Fire Thompson Zone is still a potential threat to the Estes Valley. The fire is still burning. However, due to the snow, fire officials want to allow residents and visitors to return, and businesses to operate as much as possible, as they continue to monitor and manage the fire. Fire behavior is expected to increase as the temperature increases and winds

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revive the fire.

It is critical to remain prepared to evacuate within an hour, no matter your location in the valley. Plan your evacuation route and check its availability at the time

of evacuation. All state highways are currently open.

Any businesses that serve visitors are asked to ensure they communicate the importance of evacuation preparedness with visitors, as well. Ensure you are signed up for emergency alerts at www.NoCoAlert.org. Please ensure you are following COVID safety precautions at all times ID checks are no longer needed to get into town. Businesses are encouraged to inform guests about possible evacuations.

Firefighters and emergency responders continue to have a heavy presence in the community. Please be conscious of this as you're traveling through Estes Park.etc.)

Larimer Sheriff 's media info line: 970980-2501.

Information on the East Troublesome Fire Thompson Zone and Cameron Peak Fires is available at https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6964/ or www.facebook.com/cameronpeakfire.

Email 2020.cameronpeak@firenet.gov or call 970-541-1008.

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Downtown Halloween Event Canceled This Year From the Estes Chamber of Commerce

For 38 years, the kids of Estes Park have only known one way to celebrate Halloween. The houses in Estes are too far apart for trick or treating, so the business community shuts down our main street, Elkhorn Avenue, to create an extraordinary experience that brings the whole community together.

COVID almost canceled the event,

Photos by Richard H. Hahn

but the Chamber created a compelling argument with the county to let the event happen.

Then, Colorado caught on fire.

With the evacuations, there's no way we can host this event, there's no way for us to collect the candy donations and there's no way we can close down Elkhorn Ave. so the downtown Halloween event has been canceled for this year.

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Estes Valley, Glen Haven & Drake Mail Pick-Up Now In Loveland, CO Post Offices Closed All Estes Valley, Glen Haven and Drake residents will need to pick-up their mail at the Loveland Post Office, located at 601 Cleveland Ave. Their phone number is 970-667-5303 or (800) 275-8777. It

will be this way until we are out of evacuation status, which could be awhile.

You will need to show your ID with your address.

The post office is open from 9:00 a.m.4:30 p.m.

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One Town, Two Fires, Many Stories Midday October 22, people throughout the valley began leaving businesses, jobs and homes moments after receiving notice to immediately evacuate Estes Park.

Soon after, their cars, stuffed with hur-

about the fate of what they’d left behind, yet thankful for what and who they’d brought with them.

As I made the rounds of the various Red Cross shelters, Loveland, Longmont, Westminster, Boulder and so on-it was brought to my attention that the arrival of evacuees from Estes at not just one site, but all sites heralded the emergence of a common pattern of behavior. It went something like this. At first, evacuees would gather at meal time-morning, noon and evening. Next they’d greet old friends, after which they began making new friends. ExchangThankful Big Thompson Canyon family. ing information about lives beriedly loaded possessions and necessities, formed massive caravans bravely streaming down Highways 34, 7 and 36 toward the valley where shelter with family, friends, or refuge at Red Cross sites were waiting. A stark contrast to the East Troublesome and Cameron Peak wildfires that were looming large and surrounding Estes Park.

As the day wore on, people found their safe places. With a roof overhead and food to eat, Estes Park newest resident got a mandatory they checked on-line and evacuation call moments after pulling his watched the news, worried trailer into the driveway of his new home. ing disrupted. Making plans for returning home.

With each meal, the pattern of bonding was more readily apparent than at the previous meal. Conversations shifted from superficial despair and anguish to heartfelt discourse about shared acquaintances, common love of the mountains, recollections of favorite places... continued next page Evacuated her big Newfoundland dog to a hotel.

Friendship and support.

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attitude of their postures. Then look at all the pictures together. Think about how, despite the diverse nature of our lives, and in spite of the disruption of our lives by the two biggest wildfires in the recorded history of Colorado... we are one town. And that bond, wherever we are, regardless of reason, is undeniable.

Local story-telling talent.

and, a deep appreciation for their hometown, Estes Park.

Adjacent to this piece are photographs of the people of Estes Park at Red Cross shelters.

Take a moment to look at their faces. In the smiles, see their resilience. Feel the inner strength in the twinkle of their eyes and the ready-for-what-awaits A family evacuated from the Big Thompson Canyon.

Keep Covid-19 Safety Measures Top-Of-Mind For obvious reasons, wildfires have been top-of-mind for most people in our community lately. With evacuations, many of us have been placed in crowded situations that put us at greater risk of contracting the virus.

We want to urge our community to keep COVID-19 safety measures topof-mind. Case counts are on the rise in Estes Park and across our county, state and nation. Outbreaks are increasing due to gatherings. If people become complacent, transmission rates will continue to increase.

The Larimer County Health Department has told us we need to work together to reverse the worsening COVID-19 trends in Larimer County.

If things keep moving in the wrong direction, we'll face additional closures and increased restrictions. Let's support each other and our businesses by doing all we can to stay safe.

Larimer County Health Department issued an Emergency Public Health Order to help suppress the virus Octo-

ber 23: www.larimer.org/spotlights/2020/10/2 3/larimer-county-health-departmentissues-emergency-public-health-order-help.

Please help by staying home (or at your current place of shelter) if you're not feeling well, keeping a small "bubble" of close contacts, wearing a mask, social distancing and washing your hands frequently. Get your flu shot.

Get tested if you're sick.

Review Larimer County Health's dashboard for information on cases, outbreaks by location, county comparisons and more at: www.larimer.org/health/ communicable-disease/coronaviruscovid-19/larimer-county-positivecovid-19-numbers.

For information on testing, please check with your local Estes Park healthcare provider. More resources available at www.larimer.org/health/ communicable-disease/coronaviruscovid-19/covid-19-testing.

Due to changing wildfire evacuation orders in the area we are uncertain as to the activities that will be available at the Circle 119 Legion.

Please check the Legion’s website and Facebook page for updates.

Thank you

Firefighters, First Responders and Emergency Personnel.

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Estes Park Evacuates Due To Approaching Wildfire What a trying few weeks it as been for Thursday as witnessed by the seemingly the residents and wildlife of the Estes never-ending lines of traffic trying to Valley. flee the town and by Saturday morning, The Cameron Peak fire ignited on Au- mandatory evacuations were activated gust 13 on the Arapaho and Roosevelt so that all residents should have been National Forests near Cameron Pass and Chambers Lake.

After burning for over two months, this became the largest fire in Colorado history as it inched its way towards Glen Haven, eventually causing the Retreat and the town of Glen Haven to be evacuated and residents have been displaced for over two weeks now.

The East Thompson Zone Fire started on October 22 when the East Trouble- Cars evacuating Estes Park on East Elkhorn Avenue. some Fire spotted safely out of town by the time the exacross the Continental Divide and bepected winds might send the fire into came established in Rocky Mountain our mountain town.

National Park between the divide and Estes Park. Last Thursday, portions of

By Sunday morning however, a much the Estes Valley came under mandatory anticipated and welcome winter snowevacuations and it became critical to storm brought 15”-20” of snow over watch official fire information sources to both fires. The snow lasted until mid-afternoon on Monday. Inaccessible and hazardous road conditions were a factor early in the week with below zero temperatures allowing fire personnel to assess the effects of the fire and focus their priorities for when they need to resume fire suppression.

Elk watching car evacuating Estes Park. Paul J. Marcotte The snow has been very effective know exactly when our areas were under at slowing things down and preventing first voluntary evacuation notice and fire spread. The biggest challenge midthen, mandatory evacuation notice. week was the cold weather, slick roads, Most Estes Park residents evacuated on access and not being able to see in the snow, the hazards that exist. It’s important to know that the snow was not a fire season ending event, but a fire season slowing event. Fire activity after the snow decreased significantly but now it is anticipated that the fire will become more active as temperatures increase later in the week. Fire ofFrom Upper Beaver Meadows Road looking toward ficials are trying Moraine Park area October 24, 2020. Courtesy Rocky to estimate how Mountain National Park

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closed. Arapaho and Roosevelt National many days before firespread becomes a Forests closures: problem again and what is the next weather event that will bring the fire to a https://www.fs.usda.gov/arp/alerts-notices/?aid=60887 problem status again?

Larimer County evacuations and road The Pacific Northwest Team 2 assumed closures: https://nocoalert.org command of the Cameron Peak and Thompson Zone of the East TroubleWe had begun to pack our “to-go bags” some Fires at 6:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 27 and tell us it’s important to know that we are not out of the woods yet. After the snow melts and the weather warms up and the winds blow the wrong way, the fire will be back.

And..it’s already close.

Fire officials said, “We recognize this has been a long and trying time for the local and surrounding communities impacted by these fires and we will continue the aggressive suppression efEVFPD Fire Engine Photo Tim Nicholson forts through direct attack when and where it is safe to do so and implement indirect tactics where there is the high- and gather important papers and other est probability of success. We have sev- items but when push came to shove, we eral objectives, but our highest priority wondered just what we should really think about packing? We learned that a is the safety of our firefighters and the solid plan and the right supplies would public.” It is imperative that we all stay on high alert and heed all warnings and help us feel calm and assured in an emergency, which can go a long way in evacuation notices. keeping ourselves comfortable and safe.

Helpful Information: The following are key action items to Emergency alerts (sign up) and evacuation zones map: www.nocoalert.org Evacuations: for updates, text the word LCEVAC to 888777 from your cell phone for the Cameron Peak Fire and TFIRE to 888777 for the Thompson Zone Sombrero evacuating horses to safety. of the East Troublesome Fire. gather now so that if evacuation beEmergency information will be forcomes necessary in the future–whether warded as needed. This is the best way to it’s the middle of the night or the middle get information about the situation in of the day–we know how to get ourselves your area. and our loved ones to safety.

Call the Red Cross at 800-417-0495.

Fire Evacuation Check List Press #1 if you have been evacuated and Have at least 1/2 tank of fuel in your need shelter. You can also visit vehicle at all times. A flashlight in your http://cowyredcrossblog.org/cpf/ for upvehicle can be very helpful. dates.

Round up your pets: get them secured Closures: Currently all Rocky Mounand ready to go into the car with no way tain National Park is closed. of escape before they are loaded into the https://www.nps.gov/romo/learn/fireincar (this is especially important with formation-and-regulations.html cats).

Continued next page All National Forest lands on the Canyon Lakes Ranger District are

Town saving snow. Paul J. Marcotte

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Dark orange skies over a pond with “Thank you Firefighters” sign.

Have pet carriers, leashes, food bowls, food, litter boxes, litter, and other pet needs ready to go & ready for car (store in a secure place so these are easily loaded into the car).

Make a prior arrangement to contact a neighbor or friend who might be available to help you in an evacuation situation with loading or driving a second or third vehicle, or to help with large animals such as horses/ penned animals etc.

Have very important files, back-up disks, plug-in USB virtual drive, small compact file box ready to go. Include such things as passports, birth certificates, homeowner’s policy, auto policies, life & investment files, bank records, legal documents, licenses, etc.

Computer CPU (hard-drive most important) if you have no back-ups.

tant electronic devices.

Suitcase filled with clothing, socks, underwear, jackets, sweatshirt, warm clothing, boots, extra shoes, etc. Keep this packed ahead. Include a bag of toiletry items, including deodorant, disposable shavers, toothbrushes, toothpaste, lotions, shampoo & shaving cream, etc.

Don’t forget your medications, prescription and over the counter.

If you have enough room, consider a few items from your camping or picnic supplies. Pillows and blankets are a good idea.

If time, draft e-mail, send to friends and family about your intentions.

All household & car keys, wallet, handbag, laptop computers cell phones & don’t forget to pack your chargers.

Complete phone list or phone address

Fire crew from Rattlesnake Ridge parked at Cherokee Draw. Photo Tim Nicholson

Photograph albums, photo CDs, etc., book (snail and e-mail), including cell have these ready, packed, stored in a sephones of neighbors, family. cure place to go immediately into car.

Special sentimental or valuable items.

Eyeglasses and an extra pair if you have Close all windows, close all interior any, contacts and solution. doors.

Get out when instructed.

Cameras & expensive jewelry or impor-

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A Snowy Thank You To Our Firefighters!

Photo by Sherrie Duris. www.sherrieduris.com

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I remember when a new newspaper was starting in Estes Park in the year 2000. It had a reputation as being the “happy paper” because the publishers said they would only print positive news.

“Yeah, right,” we thought, rolling our eyes a little. “Whoever heard of a newspaper without bad news?”

Now, 20 years later, the “happy paper” is not only surviving, but it is a thriving, award-winning newspaper, with up to 8,500 copies printed weekly for free distribution around town and more than 163,800 followers from across the globe on Facebook. It turns out, publishers Gary and Kris Hazelton knew what they were doing. People love to read all the good news they see in the Estes Park News!

Before they published the first issue of the weekly Estes Park News, the Hazeltons met with the hospital, school and town administrations to explain their publishing philosophy. “We told them, ‘We are going to start a newspaper but we are only going to help you send out the positive word. We won’t be looking for any dirt. We’re just here to help bring positivity to the community. That’s it,’” said Gary. “That position has served us and the community very well.”

“That’s why we don’t put names in the police report,” Kris added. “Everyone has a family, we don’t want to drag everyone into it. It doesn’t prove anything.”

Gary agreed. “The only way you’re going to change things is to have a positive attitude. It attracts people. Run around with a negative attitude and everyone’s gonna want to run away.”

Gary and Kris are true to their word. In the past I have written a column or two that didn’t meet their standards. They gently told me they wouldn’t run The Thunker that week. Gulp! (I appreciated their conviction.)

For the Hazeltons, community service and newspaper publishing go together like taking a daily walk around Lake Estes as a pair: they couldn’t do one without the other.

“When we decided to start this paper we prayed that we would be given the opportunity to serve the community, ” Gary explained. “That is our only goal. Every day.”

That outlook is what has made the Hazeltons’ EP News a thriving publication during a time when electronic news is forcing papers to silence their presses.

Estes Park has a calendar that is cram packed with events throughout the year, and you’ll see Gary and Kris at most of them, either emceeing, acting as competition judges, actively participating, or taking photos for their weekly paper and video footage for their website. In the past, the Estes Park Rotary Club and the Town of Estes Park named the Hazeltons, “Person of the Year” and the local American Legion named the Estes Park News, “Newspaper of the Year.”

This past June, the Town trustees issued a proclamation recognizing the service of the Hazeltons for their leadership in the community. Kris and Gary’s enthusiasm for serving Estes is an inspiration for us all.

“But that’s not why we’re in business, to win awards,” said Gary.

In a round-about way, the Hazeltons got to

where they are today by way of a pumpkin festival in Sycamore, Illinois, a small town like Estes Park. Almost every year the Hazeltons won Sycamore’s pumpkin decorating contest, including the carving of a 200-pound pumpkin that resulted in a lot of notoriety in the big city of Chicago. They were invited to carve pumpkins at a bankers’ convention in the city so they donned their overalls and got paid “a good amount of money” to entertain convention-goers by carving pumpkins.

“There was a color pencil artist in the booth next to us who was doing fantastic work, ” Gary told the story. Always an artist at heart, Gary had neglected his artistic muse to become a corporate person dealing with corporate issues.

When he saw what the pencil artist had accomplished, something stirred deep in Gary’s soul.

“I left Illinois saying ‘I’m going to move to Colorado to be an artist,’” Gary proclaimed.

“And grow a beard,” Kris added.

The Hazeltons moved to Estes Park intending for Gary to be a wildlife artist. “I actually took my art to Rocky Mountain National Park, where I was declared the official artist of the park. But I never did a thing for them, because they never asked for it,” Gary said. “I know what they mean by the term, ‘starving artist.’”

A year later the couple started the Estes Park News.

“In the beginning it was really hard,” Kris described their first years as newspaper publishers. “It was so much work, with just the two of us. We were working 80 hours a week, each of us, and we were trying to be parents too.”

“We would catch sleep when we could, and the rest of the time was work,” Gary added.

The Hazeltons’ hard work has paid off.

“We don’t have to go out and sell ads. People beat a path to our door,” Gary said.

“We have always had a positive outlook, no matter what happens in life,” Gary said. “It was confirmed when our daughter was diagnosed with cancer at 18 months old. We realized that we would just have to get through on faith and whatever happened would be positive. It became a philosophy of our being,” he said.

Gary and Kris believe their outlook has brought them success in everything they’ve done, including producing the Estes Park News. “If we get thrown something negative then we don’t include it in the paper,” Gary explained. “Kris says her editorial policy is, if it gives her a stomachache, then she doesn’t put it in.”

“Our future is to continue to own the best paper in the world,” Gary said. The Town wouldn’t be the nearly the happy place it is without the Hazeltons and the Estes Park News. Congratulations on your first 20 years, Gary, Kris and the Estes Park News!

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

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Quilt Sale Reminder And Extended Deadline

Trail Ridge Quilters and Estes Park Newcomers Club announce an online holiday fundraising event.

Their annual quilt sale will be held online from Sunday, October 25-Saturday, November 7. This sale is more than just quilts! There are also wall hangings, Christmas ornaments, gift bags, baby and children’s items, table runners, bowl cozies, pot holders, napkins, placemats, face masks, bags, sewing caddies and more! Items are perfect for your holiday gift giving list! Due to the fire, the fundraising event will be extended an additional week. This sale will benefit the Estes Park Health Foundation and is hosted by the Estes Park Newcomers Club.

Go to: https://www.estesparknewcomers.org/quilts to see this spectacular sale.

The Estes GOP Outpost is open with lots of good information available from your national, state and local candidates!

We are located at 162 S. Saint Vrain, 10am to 6 pm, Monday through Friday.

For additional information call 970-612-2514 or check out our website: estesconservatives.com

Huge Estes Park Western Art & Antiques Auction Bid Online Through November 5th, 2020 Fairlight Estate Sales LLC is proud to present the estate of Dave Schutz, featuring three generations of historic art & antiques available to the public for the first time via online auction.

This collection includes memorabilia and art from renowned estes park artists dave & jack Stirling, greig steiner, r.h. palenske, & more.

Please visit: www.fairlightestatesales.com Or call 970-821-5035 for more details

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Glen Haven Area Fire Department Raising Funds For Truck Lost In Fire The Glen Haven Area Volunteer Fire Department is a non-profit volunteer fire department serving the community of Glen Haven, Colorado. They, along with other firefighters from Estes Park and around the country, have been very busy fighting the Cameron Peak Fire.

This week, the department lost one of

their trucks while trying to save homes from the raging fire.

Bank of Colorado will match up to $10,000 in donations for the “Small but Mighty” Glen Haven Area Volunteer Fire Department!

Go to Ghavfd.org to donate and help!

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Honored To Serve munity in the county. Late this year ground will be broken on the premier Behavior Health campus in the state, right here in Larimer County under the leadership of Laurie Stolen and her team.

Since I've been Commissioner, and hopefully not because of it, Larimer County has seen the four largest disasters in county history: the 2012 High Park Fire, the 2013 floods, and now concurrent disasters of the Cameron Peak Fire and the COVID pandemic.

Through the leadership of Tom Gonzales and our Public Health Department and Lori Hodges, the top Emergency Manager in the state, our recovery team, and many community organizations working together, we By: Steve Johnson will come out of these challenges even In three months, I will retire after 24 stronger, just as we have before. years of service to the people of During my entire time of service, Larimer County in elected office - 12 congestion on Interstate 25 has been a in the Legislature and 12 as a Larimer challenge for the region. With ComCounty Commissioner. This opportu- missioner Tom Donnelly's leadership, nity has been one of the highlights of the county and cities pooled their remy life and I am grateful for the supsources to draw down funds to build port through eight election campaigns. the improvements we’re seeing today, Serving in both local and state govrather than waiting years or decades ernment, I am more convinced than for this project to see needed funds. ever in the ability of local government The commissioners and our staff to do great things. Local government have made conservative fiscal manhas more impact on our lives and agement a top priority, balancing a community than any other level of budget, and getting value for every tax government. dollar every year. We have provided I leave the office with great admiraproperty tax relief three times, ended tion of the people who work for two county sales taxes early, achieved Larimer County. County Manager a AAA bond rating which only 2% of Linda Hoffman, Assistant County counties in the country earn, and conManager Lorenda Volker, and their en- structed over $150 Million in facility tire leadership team are the best in the improvements including a new Lovestate at running an efficient and effec- land Office Building and the Jail Modtive organization. Every county emernization Project with no new taxes ployee I have known is dedicated to and no debt. the very best in customer service.

In January we will have two new Looking back on 12 years of work, I Larimer County Commissioners. I'm take great satisfaction in what we have excited for them to have this opportubeen able to achieve. I am most proud nity to serve and for their fresh ideas of the passage of the Behavioral Health and energy. I will do everything I can Initiative in 2018. This measure made to see them be successful. I leave with Larimer County the leader in the state a heart full of gratitude to the people in providing excellent mental health of the best county in the nation. and substance abuse treatment for all Thank you all. of our residents. In 2019, $1 Million, Steve Johnson is a Larimer County and in 2020 $2.5 Million was distribCommissioner representing all of uted to provide services in every com- Larimer County.

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What’s Happening At The Estes Valley Recreation And Park District By: Lisa VonBargen, Estes Valley Recreation and Park District Marketing and Communications Manager

Between wildfires and a pandemic, changes to our operating hours and program schedules have become common occurrences. In order to provide you with the most timely and accurate information possible, we are changing the format of our “Things to Do” section. There’s a new page on our website with all the info you will need to plan your activities with us for the coming week.

Please visit evrpd.com and click on the “What’s Happening” bar. You will be able to access up-to-date information about the Community Center operating hours including Aquatics, Group Fitness, Cardio, Weights, the Gym, Youth and Adult Sports, and Recreation schedules as well as winter hours for the Lake Estes 9-Hole and Disc Golf Course. We remain committed to our mission statement of providing you with high-quality (and safe) recreational opportunities.

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Larimer County Open Fire Ban Extended To Nov. 30 On recommendation from the Larimer County Sheriff, the Board of Larimer County Commissioners on Oct. 27, 2020 voted 3-0 to adopt a resolution that extends the original Aug. 18th resolution banning open fires in unincorporated Larimer County. The extended fire ban stays in effect until midnight Nov. 30.

For questions on the ban contact the Larimer County Sheriff 's Office at (970) 980-2501.

The fire ban includes: • No open fires, no open burning.

• No welding, or operating acetylene or other torches.

• No smoking in the open, including trails, parks and open spaces or outside of buildings.

• No Fireworks or fireworks displays produced by combustion, detonation or deflagration.

• No incendiary devices, including sky lanterns, exploding ammunition, exploding targets, and tracer ammunition.

• No fires in permanently constructed outside stationary masonry or

metal fireplaces.

• Charcoal and wood pellet grills.

• Propane fire pits.

Not banned: • Operation of an internal combustion engine with a spark arresting device properly installed.

• Emergency signal devices and flares.

• Fires and wood stoves located inside permanent structures.

• Propane grills.

• Pressurized liquid or gas stoves, grills, lanterns, and heaters with shutoff valves in an area at least three feet away from any flammable/combustible materials.

The Larimer County Sheriff may give limited exemptions from these restrictions based on his pre-approval and inspection. Any person who knowingly violates the restrictions can be fined. The ordinance for the Regulation of Open Burning in unincorporated Larimer County can be found here: www.larimer.org/sites/default/files/ fire_ban_ordinance.pdf.

Meet At The Flagpole Monday, November 2

Let’s join together as a community at the flagpole at the Estes Park Town Hall to recite The Pledge of Allegiance and sing our National Anthem: The Star Spangled Banner and God Bless America!

The event will take place next Monday, November 2 at 8 a.m. Town Hall is lo-

cated at 170 MacGregor Ave. Let’s stand together as a community in a show of support and gratitude for our great country, The United States of America.

See you at the pole, God bless you!

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Update On The Quota Home Tour And Festival Of Trees

By: Kris Hazelton

ing a safe event for both participants, homeowners and members of their club.

The financial health of nonprofit organizations in Estes Park have been sigQuota will however, host their annual nificantly impacted by COVID-19 and Festival of Trees... with a few changes. our very own Estes Park Quota Club is The event will be held at a new location facing challenges of their own. this year, in the lobby of the Estes Park Resort. Proceeds from these beautiful, Quota normally hosts several annual fundraisers throughout the year, yet due one-of-a kind decorated trees support many Quota community projects such to the pandemic, they are facing challenges when trying to find a way to do so as the Loan Closet, ambulances for our community, AEDs, services to children responsibly. In the interest of keeping and seniors, student grants and more. those in our community and visitors to The trees will be on display from NoEstes Park safe from COVID, members vember 13-December 18 and the drawof Estes Park Quota recently decided ing to win the trees will be held on Dethat their annual Holiday Home Tour cember 18. will not be held this year. The decision was made due to complications of hostTrees are currently being distributed to

those interested in decorating them, and there is still a need for more tree decorators. Quota will supply you a small, lighted tree, you supply the decorations and decorating of the tree which will be displayed and offered as part of the Festival of Trees and given to the winner of the drawing. If you are interested in decorating a tree for this Quota fund-raiser, here are the specifications: Guidelines for your tree: 1. Please decorate fully and secure items for transport. (Wiring the ornaments/decorations on is HIGHLY recommended so they will not fall off and break) The trees come pre-lit. You may use a theme (i.e., teddy bears, snow-

men), if desired. A tree skirt is optional.

2. It is completely optional to include a gift, gift certificate, or other items with the tree, (i.e., stuffed animal, movie tickets, dinner certificate) - these should be offered only by you or your business. – Please do not solicit certificates from merchants using Quota’s name.

Certificates may be offered by individuals or businesses who are kind enough to decorate a tree for this event.

3. A delivery date for your completed tree will be determined prior to November 13th. You may drop off your tree at the Estes Park Resort or you may make arrangements to have a tree committee member pick it up from you.

4. We will label your tree with your name or the name of your business, and will list gifts or certificates offered with the tree.

5. Please feel free to call Gail at 4812372, Lori at 232-5511 or Kris at 2312635 with any questions.

6. Have fun with this and thank you very much for your participation.

Please let us know if you are interested in participating in this fun fundraiser.

Make sure to mark your calendars for the Festival of Trees on display and help support Estes Park Quota as they work to restructure, revamp and revise the way they will continue to raise funds for our community.

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2020 Collector Holiday Ornament Available For Purchase Since 1986, the Town of Estes Park employees' Helping Hands Committee has created commemorative annual holiday ornaments for purchase by the public. The proceeds from ornament sales are used to provide high school senior scholarships and assistance to local families in need.

The 2020 ornament features a photo of a big horn sheep taken near the top of Trail Ridge Road in RMNP. Photo credit to Duane Hudson.

Ornaments are available for $14 each. Due to the closure of Town Hall, ornaments are available for purchase through mail only; shipping charges will apply. Ornaments are available for purchase at Peaks Hallmark in Upper Stanley Village during normal busi-

ness hours. To order by mail, please send request and payment (no cash) to: Town of Estes Park Helping Hands Committee at P. O. Box 1200, Estes Park, CO 80517. Please calculate the order total to include shipping costs.

Shipping for one ornament is $6.00, shipping for two ornaments is $6.50, shipping for three ornaments is $12.50, and shipping for four ornaments is $13. Payment with a card is an option; however, additional fees will apply.

For more information or to pay with a card, please contact Kim McEachern at kimmceachern@estes.org or by calling 970577-3567. The 2020 ornament may be viewed at www.estes.org/ helpinghandsornament.

Reach Out To Help Your Community - Donate To Blue Santa Every holiday season, the Blue Santa program collects non-perishable food, gifts and hygiene products for disabled, shut-in and elderly community members that need a little extra holiday cheer. In order to keep residents safe this year during the pandemic, only monetary donations will be accepted.

Donation jars with the Blue Santa logo will be placed around town at various businesses. A complete list of these locations can be found below or at www.estes.org/bluesanta. Donations can also be mailed to Blue Santa Program, c/o Estes Park Police Auxiliary, PO Box 1287, Estes Park, CO 80517.

It is anticipated that Blue Santa will assist nearly 100 people this year, and it's not too late to nominate someone in need of assistance. To nominate a

disabled, shut-in or elderly community member in need, please contact Captain Corey Pass at 970-577-3828 or cpass@estes.org.

Blue Santa Jar Locations: Animal Medical Center of Estes Park Bank of Colorado Bank of Estes Park - Hwy 7 branch Bart's Liquor Big Horn Restaurant Egg of Estes MedX of Estes Park Mountain Dew Liquors Mountain Home Cafe New Premiere Members Credit Union Park Supply Rambo's Longhorn Liquor Rocky Mountain Discount Liquor Rocky Mountain Pharmacy True Value Hardware

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WHO ARE THEIR ‘BABYSITTERS’? WHO IS RESPONSIBLE?

Archives Program For Saturday, October 31 the Department of the Interior journeyed later in the year to survey the damage, and argue for forests being brought under federal conRemnants of the 1900 forest fire on the shores of Bear Lake were still vis- trol. ible into the 1930s. Courtesy Estes Park Archives Besides studying The Estes Park Archives concludes its mentions in contemporary newspaper October series of 19th century Estes accounts, we will look at the history of Park history programs with a major forest fires in Rocky Mountain Naevent that occurred in the final year of tional Park as determined by tree the century, a man-made forest fire rings and soil samples. A recent scienfirst reported near Longs Peak in Autific analysis of charcoal found in sedigust 1900 that grew to an estimated ment cores from Bear Lake indicates a 10,000 acres in size in the future Rocky fire frequency of two to five episodes Mountain National Park. every 1,000 years, or an average of one The fire, now referred to as the “Bear forest fire in the area every 350 years.

Lake Fire” or “Big Fire” (the latter deDoes this type of research produce roscription favored by the National Park bust, extrapolative results, and why Service), earned its first mention in doesn't an increased frequency of fires Colorado newspapers on August 15, create younger, more “fire-resistant” and was still being discussed in local trees?

Loveland newspapers into mid-OctoThe Estes Park Archives will examine ber, although primarily in the past these questions in a free program this tense.

Saturday, October 31, between 1:00 While the remaining photographic p.m. and 6:00 p.m. in their meeting evidence shows destruction centered room at 240 Moraine Avenue. The foraround Bear Lake, surprisingly, the fire mat, modified for Larimer County rewas never mentioned at the time as strictions due to Covid-19, involves specifically involving the Bear Lake the same lecture cycling every 30 minarea, which could indicate how few lo- utes at the top and bottom of the hour, cals and tourists traveled to Bear Lake attendance limited to small groups of at the time, or, perhaps, how the fire related family members spaced made traveling to Bear Lake even around a large conference table at any more difficult. The fire was supposedly one time. This format has proved sucstarted by campers at Bear Lake leavcessful and safe throughout the suming behind a campfire less than 100% mer, and doors and windows will still extinguished, but, again, if true, this be partially open for air circulation detail was not a part of any newspaper even if it turns cold (so bring a coat). coverage in 1900.

No reservations are required, everyRather, attention at the time focused one is welcome, and plenty of free on active burning in Moraine Park, parking is available across the street at near Sprague's Ranch, over five miles this time of year. Call distant from Bear Lake as the crow 586-4889 for directions or additional flies. This is where investigators from information.

The news item told about three teens who had died in a fiery car crash in a southern state. It reported that a group of teens between 14 and 18 years of age were in the midst of a crime spree, riding in two stolen cars, burglarizing every unlocked car along their route when they became aware of a police helicopter. They panicked, drove their cars at speeds of 120 – 140 MPH and, while running a red light, one glanced off a car in the intersection, went airborne and crashed into a billboard pole and burst into flame, killing three of the teens in the car. When criticized for not stopping this tragedy from happening, the police representative explained that the six teens had committed and been arrested for 126 violations of all sorts, some having been incarcerated for months in juvenile detention centers, and still, here they were breaking into dozens of cars, stealing others, and now three were dead and the rest in custody facing multiple charges including felony murder…and the families were blaming the authorities. The police spokesman ended with, “We aren’t these teens’ babysitters!” Who is responsible?

The story reminded me of an incident in a little Nebraska town near where we lived years ago. Two cars, driven by teens down the main street (HWY 81), were racing through town.

One tried to pass the other, nudged its bumper and went airborne and crashed killing several of the teens. As other teens came on the scene they scurried around, picking up and hiding the beer cans that were scattered when the cars collided and crashed. Several days later, the minister officiating at their memorial service in the local high school auditorium, incensed several parents and others when he said, bluntly, “Well, we got what we deserved. When we let our teens drink alcohol or do drugs, and when we look the other way when they openly defy traffic laws and fail to address their behaviors, we are asking for what just happened.” While many didn’t like what he said, no one could argue with the truthfulness of his words. But who IS responsible? The teens? Their parents? Their peers? The community? The police? All of the above?

Certainly, all of these have a responsibility towards the youth of a community. Parents who bring a child into the world but refuse to guide him toward values and morals that result in a young person who makes valued contributions to society is partially responsible for future behavior and consequences. The teens themselves have to expect to ‘reap what they sow’ during their formative years. Some have been accused of ‘sowing their wild oats and praying for a crop failure.’ However, the Bible, and life itself, reminds us that “whatsoever a man sows, that shall he also reap. The one who sows to the flesh will reap destruction, the one who sows to the spirit shall reap eternal life”… and, usually, a good life here in this one. A song that is often sung, gives us a good place to start: “How shall the young secure their hearts and guard their lives from sin?

Thy ‘Word’ the holy truth imparts, to keep the conscience clean.” Parents need to ‘step up’ especially during this pandemic-limiting time when churches can’t do as much as usual, to help share the truths of God’s Word to our children. Most churches have Bible videos and other ‘helps’ that can be borrowed so children can watch them at home …thus letting the ‘Holy truth’ to be imparted, even during this time of separation. (Call me at 720-530-6446, if you need to access those helps we offer at the Church of Christ) But beside the youths themselves and parents, we need to have a community that contributes to the upbringing of our community’s children. We are certainly blessed in Estes Park with many groups and activities that contribute to the development of our youth. We are striving to help our children be their best. We have many recreational programs that help: we have good Boy and Girls Scout programs here, we have quality schools that help our children develop their talents. Plus, we have parents who take an interest in their children. It is a joy for me to sit on my deck and look across Carriage Drive and watch parents with their children, bike riding, playing at the playground, walking on the trails, etc. As long as all these things continue we can avoid scenarios like those described at the beginning of this article. May God help us do it!

Bob Lewis

Estes Park Senior Citizens Center Menu November 2 – 6 Monday, Nov 2 Tuesday, Nov 3 Wed., Nov 4

Bleu Cheese Bacon Burger & pasta salad Fried Chicken (3 pc) w/ mashed potatoes, gravy & vegetables Philly Beef Sandwich (topped w/ mozzarella cheese, green peppers & onions) & homemade chips Thursday, Nov 5 Chicken Quesadilla & soup of the day Friday, Nov 6 Signature Salad w/ Grilled Shrimp (8) (greens topped w/ tomatoes, corn, cheese, craisins, pecans & croutons) & ranch dressing

November 9 – 13 Monday, Nov 9 Tuesday, Nov 10 Wed., Nov 11

Breakfast Burrito w/ green chili on the side Chicken Fried Steak w/ mashed potatoes, gravy & vegetable Grilled Chicken Breast Sandwich (topped w/ avocado, bacon & cheddar cheese) & pasta salad Thursday, Nov 12 Spaghetti w/ Meatballs, garlic bread & side salad Friday, Nov 13 Fish & Homemade Chips & soup All noon meals are $5 for current EP Senior Citizens Center members and are by reservation only. Reservations must be made by 1:00 PM at least one business day in advance. Note, if you want to reserve a meal for Monday, Nov 2nd, you need to call before 1:00 PM on Friday, Oct 30th.

For reservations call 970-581-2195 and leave a detailed message. Pre-paid meal tickets and membership forms are available at the Estes Park Senior Citizens Center located at 1760 Olympian Lane and at estesparkseniors.org The Center is still closed. No Activities.

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

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

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Stanley Hotel Hosting Firefighters From Around The Country Firefighting crews from around the country have been treated to wonderful meals and hospitality at the Stanley Hotel. The Stanley is taking care of close to 330 firefighters during their efforts to control the East Troublesome Fire,

Thompson Zone and the Cameron Peak Fire.

Stanley Hotel owner John Cullen said, There is no way to express the appreciation as an owner of a 110-year-old wood hotel that has survived all the things

that have happened over the last 110 years. These are 350 to 400 of the bravest souls in Estes, here to rescue us. It was really one of those great moments where the spirit of the Stanley shined on.�

Thank you to all the firefighters doing

everything they can to save the town of Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park. We commend you for standing tall in the face of enormous adversity, braving the fires to save our community and homes. And thank you Mother Nature for blessing us with snow!

Amy Hamrick & owner John Cullen. Milk was needed for meals and Amy at KIND Coffee delivered it with a smile.

Feeding our local EVFPD firefighters. Estes Park evacuated & fire departments came to our aid to fight the Cameron Peak Fire to our north & east and the East Troublesome Fire on the west side of town.

Steve Johnson, Larimer County Commissioner helping serve food to those firefighters who came to our rescue.

Hungry firefighters being fed by a small but mighty crew at The Stanley Hotel. Over 1,100 meals have been served.

All photos by Barb Davis.

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The front page of our very first issue of the Estes Park News was November 3, 2000. Headlined “Something new for Estes Park” referenced our newspaper and also the first ever Pumpkin Fest we introduced to Estes Park!

This week, November 3, 2020, Estes Park News is celebrating twenty years of business in Estes Park. In 1999, as new local residents, we saw a real need for what we envisioned as a more commuKris & Gary Hazelton photographed in their original home office 2000. It wasn’t nity-minded newspaper. Our community long before they rented their first office space on Graves Avenue. involvement in a small, midwest town along with very successful experience in national product marketing was the perfect combination to begin our new endeavor. What would be different was our approach. It wouldn’t be restricted to traditional journalistic standards. Our new media would only support good and positive efforts. The community at large Andrew Donaldson, General Manager, Tim Buck, now graphic design & ads, would determine the actual content. We joined us in the very early days of 2002. started his Local Herd cartoon on day one! recognized there are so many different incalled, “A Slice of Life." Esther Cenac wanted to terests in all communities. We felt each should be rep- write a fun, high altitude cooking column and Sarah resented and authors/experts in their field could control Donahoe wanted to introduce her talents in writing. their own communication. Those who hike, teach, We’ve enjoyed so many others, John Hazlitt, David serve, plan events, fund-raise, each should be able to Tavel, Robert Burkhardt, to name just a few. These promote and develop their own style and following.

EP News pioneers have informed and entertained our With the new plan in place, various people began to readers for twenty years! Thank you all! jump in and volunteered to participate and offer their Early into our endeavor, the multi-talented Andrew expertise. We called on leaders in town government, Donaldson joined our team. He’s been with us for alschool administration, hospital administration, service most 20 years and is now our General Manager. groups, first responders, national park service and busi- During our twenty years of producing the paper, we ness owners to also contribute and all were informed were very fortunate to have all three of our Estes Park that no negative news would be published. Thus our children work with us full -time. It was amazing to slogan, “Good News, Good Choice!” have Kylie, Jordan and Chloé work alongside us. The Graphic artist Tim Buck wanted to do a weekly cargreatest benefit was the experience they gained for toon, which he has continued for twenty years. Laurie their own individual endeavors and successes. The Button desired to return to writing with a column legacy lives on. Kylie still delivers the newspapers every Thursday night with her husband Nathanael Romig and their four children.

The very first Pumpkin Fest was introduced by Estes Park News in October 2000.

President George W. Bush visited the YMCA of the Rockies August 2001, just weeks before the Sept. 11 terrorist attack on our nation.

Artist Tim Buck’s very first Local Herd cartoon was introduced November 3, 2000. His humor and insight continues to this day, much to the delight of his many followers and fans.

With a hit television series, daredevil Robbie Knievel came to town and set new records in Estes Park.

Estes Park residents gathered together at Riverside Plaza in Estes Park to light candles and pray for our nation’s healing after the terrorist attacks in NYC, Washington D.C. and Pennsylvania.

For our April 1st, 2005 issue, the legendary Sasquatch was spotted by Mayor John Baudek and his wife Shirley on the Town’s Knoll-Willows property. Notice other interesting tidbits in the news as well.

Enda Mills Kiley, daughter of Enos Mills, was on our front page July 9, 2004 as Rodeo Grand Marshal.

The Fine Arts Guild of the Rockies presented, “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat” in 2002 with a full cast of local talent and amazing performances!

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MacGregor Ranch annual cattle drive across town, June 2004.

Throughout the last twenty years, we have covered so many aspects of our unique, small town. Noteable achievements, wildlife sagas, the beauty and mystery of the Rocky Mountains and many historic events have graced our weekly pages. Major events such as a 9/11 community prayer, Haiti relief funding, historic fires such as the Park Theatre Mall, Mary’s Lake Lodge, Woodland Heights, Big Elk Meadows, and several fires in Rocky Mountain National Park were covered. When President George W. Bush and Senator John McCain visited, we were there. Even when daredevil Robbie Knievel made his historic record jump, we were there!

Our entire business concept is based on our consistent, loyal advertisers. Magazines and newspapers are fully supported by advertising. Many businesses have come and gone over the last twenty years. One solid factor for survival for any business is consistent advertising and marketing. That needs to be a integral part of any successful business plan. The world’s leading companies consider it essential to continued future success. With that in mind, we personally thank each and every of our advertisers, past, present and future.

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Historic Stanley St recalls the big day

A special 100 year celebration of the Stanley Steamer event took place on June 26, 2009.

March 24, 2006 the old Estes Park Visitor Center was demolished. Today’s new, modern building replaced it.

The Wizard of Oz play November 17, 2006. Another spectacular Fine Arts Guild of the Rockies production.

The Park Theatre Mall YouTube. Search Park

Estes Park Sings & Prom Court candidates were featured on April 27, 2007.

June 29, 2007 Midsummer Scandinavian Festival.

Rails in the Rockies, February 15, 2008.

John Denver Tribute & water fun Aug. 15, 2008.

Senator John McCain m who wore his POW br

Bye, Bye Birdie & the Cert Team Nov. 7, 2008.

Rooftop Rodeo & parade, July 10, 2009.

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eamers Car event, June 26, 2009. A great video on YouTube ! Search Stanley Steamers Estes Park, Kris Hazelton.

April Fools Day! Mayor Bill Pinkham & his wife Sue spot the elusive Bigfoot on our April 1, 2011 edition.

Estes Park Rotary’s 24th Annual Duck Race on May 5, 2012.

Scottish/Irish Highland Festival and the Wienermobile come to town September 7, 2012.

The 14th Annual Elk Fest in Bond Park drew thousands to our town. September 28, 2012.

Historic, devastating flood of 2013, Sept. 20, 2013.

Apparatus used was from the Reliance Fire Museum.

Estes Park Volunteer Fire Dept. arrived early as the fire quickly engulfed the building.

l Fire, Oct 23, 2009. Video on k Theatre Mall Fire, Kris Hazelton.

Kris Hazelton reported on the fire as it happened.

On Sept. 12, 2013 the rivers overflowed, flooding many homes and downtown businesses.

met with Kris Hazelton racelet. August 2009.

Estes Park High School Girls State Champions! March 3, 2011.

The Woodland Heights Fire, June 29, 2012.

Olive, the beloved EP News mascot was a very wise spokesdog for the EP News for over 10 years. She gave tidbits of wisdom every week in many fun and entertaining forms!

This national, professional bike race came to our town. August 23, 2013.

The first annual Wine Festival began August 14, 2015 and was announced in Estes Park News!

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Catch The Glow Parade floats featured November 25, 2016.

The annual Wool Market, June 8, 2018.

Celebrating The Town of Estes Park’s 100th Anniversary, August 4, 2017.

Annual downtown Halloween event, October 26, 2018. Illustrated by Gary Hazelton

Northern Colorado Honor Flight celebrated our nation’s veterans. A free trip to Washington D.C. was provided for several veterans from Estes Park. Gary and Kris were fortunate to be guardians for two of these trips. This one was in 2017 and the story was printed in the May 19, 2017 news and on YouTube video.

Today, twenty years later, the Estes Park News stays on the cutting edge of technology and progressive concepts. We keep up with the latest in computer equipment and software. We’ve included unique customized programs and introduced satellite offices. We’ve hired the best outside business consultants and continuously rely on dedicated, hard working employees who are like family to us. We believe all businesses should operated on one uncompromising standard; Make Service, Quality and Price the absolute priority, in that order. We insist every person should be treated equally, with respect and importance.

Since our beginning, Estes Park News has made being “online” a top priority for our future. Our website is designed for simplicity and has continuous updates. This year, our website readership has not only surpassed our print readership but it has more than doubled! All pages, ads, articles, photographs and videos are available in our weekly, free Virtual Paper and seen worldwide. All are hyperlinked for additional information. Our Facebook page is extremely popular with over 135,000 active followers, and gains about a thousand new followers per week. Wow! The future of Estes Park News is extremely bright. The town of Estes Park is a cherished destination to so many and people use Estes Park News as their portal to what’s happening each week in their “Favorite Mountain Town.”

Thank you for this opportunity, we are honored and humbled to serve our community.

Gary & Kris Hazelton

Andrew Donaldson General Manager

“Social Distancing!” A timely photo by Richard Hahn on the March 27, 2020 cover.

Last week, October 23, 2020 we shared the brave air support firefighters on our front page.

Tim Buck Cartoonist, Graphic Design and Front Desk.

Kris and Gary have come full circle with their new, fully equipped, state-of-the-art home office 2020.

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Update From Estes Park Health On Emergency Department See pccrusa.org for fellowship, prayer and worship schedules

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The Estes Park Health Emergency Department reopened today, Wednesday October 28 at 3 p.m. and is already providing emergency services.

The reopening follows a State of Colorado Life Safety inspection required for reopening. The State determined that the Estes Park Health building is safe and ready to occupy.

As all residents and workers in Estes Park know, the entire town was evacuated on October 22, including Estes Park Health. We were able to quickly and safely evacuate our Living Center residents to a Front Range facility with whom we had such an agreement. We were also able to safely and quickly evacuate all inpatients to Front Range facilities, and then all other services were closed down. The firefighters and

our own EMS team took very good care of the town and EPH while we were all gone, and Estes Park is still standing in all its mountain grandeur as a result of their heroic efforts.

The EPH administrative team continues to stay in close touch with those who are monitoring the fire conditions.

Out of an abundance of caution and following the lead of the authorities who determine the area's evacuation status, we are continuing to keep our other services (aside from our Emergency Department) closed for the time being. We will continue to provide updates through the various social media and other outlets. We appreciate all of the community support through this tough time, and our "Mountain Strong" motto that came into being after the 2013 flood is having a resurgence these days.

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Jessie is about two years old. She is looking for an active family. She loves going for walks. She just raised her family of five and is now a single mom, ready for a new home of her own. She does well with dogs but seems to be afraid of cats. She weighs about 20 lbs.

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

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Should You Cut Back Perennials In The Fall?

By Alison O’Connor, horticulture agent, Colorado State University Extension in Larimer County

It’s hard to believe that fall is here, with 2020 nearly behind us. With the gardening season coming to an end, it’s time to start thinking about fall gardening chores. One question I often get is: Should I cut back my perennials in the fall? Or should I leave them until spring?

It’s a difficult question to answer, since all of us grow many different types of plants in our landscape. It also depends on the type of gardener you are. For many, fall is a time to relax and take a break from gardening. For others, they prefer to “get ‘er done” and have fewer chores in spring.

From the plant’s standpoint, leaving the foliage may be to their benefit, especially at higher elevations where there can be continuous snow cover. Leaving your perennials standing in winter has a few perks: 1. Winter interest: As the winter months stretch and linger, having something to look at is beneficial. Many of our ornamental and native grasses have some color and structure that will be interesting to look at from your kitchen window. Plants like rabbit brush keep their seedheads all winter, which is an added bonus.

2. Food for birds, deer, elk (!) and other animals: Leaving perennials, especially those with seedheads, provide food for our feathered and furry friends (or foes) during the winter months.

Classic examples are coneflower and black-eyed Susan. Some ornamental grasses and even annuals, like cosmos, also provide food.

3. Encouraging future beneficials: Some insects, like butterflies, lay eggs on over-wintering plants. Removing materials may remove this habitat.

4. Catching extra moisture: This is

one you’ve likely noticed—snow “catches” and sticks on plant material.

During the spring thaw, the moisture will be more likely to get to plant roots.

It could be argued that every plant in Colorado benefits from extra moisture, so leaving foliage can be a good way to aid in moisture.

5. Increasing winter hardiness: Just like mulch, plant foliage can help insulate and protect perennials, especially those that might be newly planted. The foliage can help prevent the freeze/thaw that happens during winter and help stablize soil temperatures.

So keep your pruners in the garage this fall and consider not cutting back all of your plants; keep track of what keeps your interest during the winter and which plants seem to have improved health next year.

Larimer County Master Gardeners are available year-round to answer your gardening questions, indoors and out. Contact the CMGs at larimermg@gmail.com. Or call the CSU Extension Office in Larimer County at 970-498-6000.

Estes Valley Community Garden Board thanks Alison for sharing her gardening and landscape expertise with us. The CSU Extension website, extension.colostate.edu, is a treasure trove of garden and home resources. For information about the Estes Valley Community Garden, please visit our website at evcg.org.

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2020 offers all of us the opportunity to celebrate not only the passage of the 19th Amendment but also the achievements of women over that last 100 years. Celebrations are planned nation-wide, in every state and in local communities. A number of local organizations and community leaders, under the leadership of Jean McGuire, have formed a committee to coordinate the local celebration under the title, “100 Years: A Celebration of Women.” As a part of the festivities, we plan to collect stories about Estes Valley women in the form of paragraphs. Submission period: now through the end of November. Maximum length: 200 words, A story about any woman with a connection to Estes Park. These paragraphs will be collected by the Estes Valley Library. They will then appear in the local newspapers and 100 will be chosen to be published as a booklet for November release. Submit your paragraphs digitally (preferred) to chomanwendell@estesvalleylibrary.org or hard copy to the front desk. Here are the next of the submissions.

The Story Of Judi Smith By: Alice Reuman

Judi and Kent Smith moved to Estes Park from Greeley in 2011. Kent is a second-generation owner of the Smith Sign Studio. Judi does the books and marketing for the business … and so much more. In short order, she joined, subsequently chairing, the League of Women Voters’ and Community Recycling Committee with a handful of other committed recyclers. That was just the beginning.

items helped bring segregated glass recycling to Estes; and served on the League of Women Voters Board for several years. Judi also introduced a Junior Elections program for all school children in the valley - “practice voting,” she calls it. She also finds time to educate through her weekly newspaper columns, now titled “EcoSense.”

Judi has a special talent for bringing varied interests and groups together around a project or idea: Town, An idea person, she helped bring League of Women Voters, schools, Robear-resistant recycling containers to tary clubs, the business community, Estes; developed “Green Awards” for lodging establishments and restaurants and committed individuals. She is truly a person who “walks the walk” providing recycling opportunities for researching every article, recycling guests; launched Estes Recycles days, everything she can, doing the work for now an established event in the Estes Valley; developed a publication called every project, and each time conPlanet Partners recognizing local busi- tributing something positive to life in the Estes Valley. nesses that recycle hard-to-recycle

The Story Of Lily Haines,"Hainsey" (1892-1977) By: Teddie Haines

Lilian Georgina Fearnley was born in London. She had a tough childhood: Her mother left the family, and her father sold her into servitude as a maid to a London M.P. when she was a teen.

Lily had 1/2 day off once a week and the use of a bicycle. In 1918, she met and married a member of the WWI US Army's AEF, Walter Hunt Haines.

Her youngest son, Bob Haines, left Omaha and moved into Sunny Acres Trailer Court on Fall River Road. Lily (now known as "Hainsey" and "Diamond Lil") joined him there in 1957, after Bob had begun his career in

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Hainsey was well known for working hard and her distinctive London accent such as saying "husher," for a theater "usher." She managed life very well, in spite of being unable to read, never driving, and always paying cash.

Hainsey played the piano by ear and could duplicate any melody she heard.

Hainsey loved to hike. When she was 84, she declared she was taking her last hike and walked down Fall River Road from the top.

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Pat is 90, a native and third generation Estes Park resident. Her grandfather was Samuel Service, who started the first grocery store, served as an early president of the Estes Park Bank and was the fourth mayor of the Town.

Pat’s mother, Wilma, was the third of nine Service children. The Service family moved to Estes from Sterling in 1902. After high school, Wilma married Ted Scott and stayed in Estes to raise their two daughters, Patricia and Joanne (Van Slyke). Pat’s first job when she was 12 was dusting shelves at Baird’s Gifts west on the same block of Elkhorn Avenue where her grandfa-

Pat graduated from Estes Park High School in 1948 and married her sweetheart, George Nytes, three years later. They bought the Watts Hardy Dairy delivery service in 1958 and provided dairy products to the restaurants and grocery stores until 1989.

They also kept a warehouse where local residents could stop in for milk or ice cream as the need arose.

Pat and George were married for 66 years, raised three children and enjoyed three grandchildren who all graduated from Estes Park High. They loved living in the Estes Valley with their many friends.

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What’s Happening At The Estes Valley Library LIBRARY HOURS Visit estesvalleylibrary.org for up-todate information about library hours and closures. Opening times may be subject to change over the coming week.

tesvalleylibrary.org. Or email the library at answers@estesvalleylibrary.org if you have questions.

SELF-HELP CLINICS Free Legal Self-Help Clinic

OUTDOOR WI-FI & CHARGING STATIONS The free Estes Valley Library WiFi network can be accessed outdoors 24/7 from the library parking lot, and from the seating around the library building, which contains a pipeline of charging outlets. Connecting is easy: no password, and no time limits. Also nearby is the Town of Estes Park’s free Wapiti WiFi, which stretches from Town Hall into Bond Park.

Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2-5 p.m., by phone appointment.

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

VOTER INFORMATION Voter Information Gateway

DIGITAL COLLECTIONS The Library’s complete collection of digital content, including books, movies, audio, comic books and TV shows, is now fully searchable in one catalog. Digital content may be dowloaded to your phone, table or laptop from anywhere 24/7 with your library card. Full instructions are at es-

Need to check your voter registration status? Wondering about key election season deadlines? Visit estesvalleylibrary.org/vote for a gateway to helpful links and resources.

LIBRARY ROGRAMS ON YOUTUBE Preschool and Baby Storytimes Online

New each week on YouTube.

Children ages 0 to 6 and their families can enjoy stories, songs, puppets and activities, online each week with new themes. See the upcoming roster at estesvalleylibrary.org and watch previous recordings on the library’s YouTube channel.

Early Childhood Music Workshops Now on library’s YouTube channel.

Music is a great stimulus for children’s cognitive development. Join local music therapist Nancy Bell for learning inspired through songs, especially for kids ages 0 to 6. Now online.

Spanish Read-Aloud with Gretel Weekly on library’s YouTube channel.

Enjoy Spanish-language storybooks read aloud by Outreach Librarian Gretel Bock.

Jack O’Lantern Stencils How-to Video now on YouTube.

Children’s Librarian Chase Chauffe demonstrates how to use carving techniques and stencils to create fun and original Jack O’Lantern designs. The video is the latest episode in the Crafting & Doodling with Chase series, available for viewing anytime on the library’s YouTube.

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Support Local Fire Recovery Efforts With The Larimer County Fire Recovery Fund Your donations assist evacuees and those impacted by the Larimer County wildfires.

United Way of Larimer County recently launched the Cameron Peak Fire Response Fund, however, given increased wildfire activity with the East Troublesome Fire into Larimer County, and threatening Estes Park and other Larimer County mountain

displaced families. Unfortunately, the effects of this tragedy will be longlasting, and financial assistance is needed to support displaced families as they rebuild their lives in the coming months and years.

When it is safe for community members to provide volunteer support, opportunities will be posted on United Way of Larimer County’s online vol-

communities, we have updated the name to ensure support and resources go to any and all Larimer County wildfires. The Cameron Peak Fire is the state’s largest wildfire in recorded history and the East Troublesome Fire is the second largest.

Community members can provide support in the following ways: • Donate online to the Larimer County Fire Recovery Fund at impact.uwaylc.org LCFireRecoveryFund • Text COFIRES to 501501 to automatically make a $10 gift “Larimer County is known for its high quality of life which includes access to hundreds of hiking trails in the foothills and Rocky Mountain National Park, beautiful mountain towns, stunning vistas, connected neighborhoods and diverse communities,” said Deirdre Sullivan, CEO and President at United Way of Larimer County.

“With the state’s two largest wildfires in state history burning in our backyard, we are partnering with community members and a wide variety of organizations to ensure fire recovery efforts are well supported and implemented quickly. United Way and the Larimer County Long Term Recovery Group will distribute these gifts where they are needed most: to agencies and groups helping people recover from disaster.”

The scope of the damage is uncertain at this time; however, families and businesses are displaced as the Cameron Peak Fire and East Troublesome Fire continue to burn, exceeding 370,000 acres in total due to shifting weather patterns and an abundance of fire material. The American Red Cross has expanded capacity for these fires and is providing temporary shelter for

unteer resource center at www.NoCoVolunteers.org.

Individuals interested in volunteering are invited to make a free account on the site, where they can choose to be notified when these opportunities become available. We are not accepting physical donations at this time.

Once we have a more clear understanding of community needs, a call will go out to the community for those items.

To stay up-to-date on all the wildfire activity, visit the Larimer County website at www.larimer.org/ cameron-peak-fire (includes information on current wildfires) or visit www.nocoalert.org to sign up for regular text, call, and/or email updates.

Additional daily updates and videos from operational staff are also available on the Cameron Peak Fire Facebook page at www.facebook.com/CameronPeakFire and for the East Troublesome Fire, on its Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ EastTroublesomeFire.

United Way of Larimer County (UWLC) is a one-stop resource for generosity in our community, ensuring that gifts of time, talent and treasure address today's greatest needs - and reduce tomorrow's. Community needs change over time, which is why UWLC encourages nimble and innovative human services and a commitment to nonprofit excellence. UWLC strives to strengthen our community by supporting youth & education, financial stability, community engagement, and nonprofit excellence in Larimer County.

To learn more about United Way of Larimer County and how you can get involved with your community, visit www.uwaylc.org.

Eco-Sense Before I start on this week’s subject, I want to thank all the Estes Valley lodging properties who offer recycling, whether in-room or in the lobby. We evacuated to a hotel in Greeley who does not – so we are bagging the recycling to deal with at a later date, just like our grandson insisted on – back in 2010.

In order to stop the progressive warming of the Earth, we must all participate. And, because some people will refuse, the rest of us must do an even better job. This means no possibility is too small to consider. While “zero waste” was designed for the disposal system, eliminating the sacrifice of physical resources which still have value: furniture, electronics, food, all the way down the list to paper. However, zero waste can also apply to energy resources. These are undeniably linked.

For example, using petroleum to produce plastic for insignificant uses such as single use packaging reduces the resource available to future generations.

Oil lasts in the ground, but once we use it is irreplaceable. According to Energy Education, a Canadian website, the oil available today was created a minimum of 65 million years ago (Mesozoic Era), some more then 252 million years ago (Paleozoic Era).

Over the last 100 years or so, our use of petroleum products has exploded and more than half of this buried resource has been expended. With the oil industry investing so much energy into packaging, we humans must find other, more renewable, sources to heat our homes and power our transportation. These will be reliably available for future generations. Locating oil is not the same as production. The reduced level of plankton, the necessary lack of oxygen, and the, now nonexistent, 90160 degree temperature of the ancient seas mean we do not make petroleum.

Reference www.nationalgeographic.org/ encyclopedia/petroleum for more information.

While much of the above information must be addressed by our national leaders, we, as individuals, can consider solar energy, windmills, or hydro-electric systems … electric (or even hybrid) cars, or walking, bicycling, and taking the bus. With the current mix of fires and blizzard, we have experienced some hiccups in alternative energy. These will need to be resolved as the world progresses.

Backup systems? Battery storage?

As far as the waste system goes, the optimal approach is not much different from my grandmother’s approach to life. “Waste not, want not.” She never gave up a half-used teabag (carried a small container in her purse).

Yes, of course she saved wrapping paper and ribbon for reuse. I remember her keeping furniture, clothing, dishes, and other items until she found someone who wanted them.

While recycling did not yet exist, she would repurpose packaging. I still have various kitchen glasses, converted from jelly jars (and, in those days, designed that way as a marketing approach).

Disposal rules to live by (after the fire is out and our town is safe): 1. Today we are lucky to have Village Thrift Shop and the Elizabeth Guild (including Lizzie’s) to conduct that “reusables” search for us. Cliffhanger will do the same for used books. Ed’s Cantina collects cloth napkins. The Enchanted Florist can use vases. Uncle Benny’s (in Loveland) is a great resource for remodeling supplies of all types. The UPS Store can reuse your castoff shipping supplies.

2. Make use of local and not so local recycling yards. Basic recycling is handled by the Residential Recycling Center (for household use) and the Transfer Station (for businesses), We also have access to recycling venues in Loveland, Fort Collins, and throughout Boulder County (Eco-cycle) for items unacceptable here in the Estes Valley.

3. Our Planet Partners accept certain “hard to recycle” items. Contact Bestway Painting for left-over paint products. Clear Intentions, of course, handles glass. County Market takes plastic shopping bags and Safeway adds to that, all plastic film from Ziplocs to Saran Wrap. Empty printer/toner cartridges go to Healing Waters. Have an old mattress (Springback Colorado), vehicle (EPNRC) or refrigerator (Estes Park Power and Communication)?

4. When purchasing – look for used and still useful items first. It’s definitely more ecological, usually less expensive, and often more durable than the more modern but planned obsolescent approach. Check out Village Thrift Shop, Elizabeth Guild, and Cliffhanger. Need cardboard boxes?

Estes Park Brewery and Snowy Peaks give them away. And, should you need free art supplies or sticky label material, contact Smith Sign Studio.

5. Most of all, we need public composting options. While we can take such refuse down the mountain to the other collection yards, it means each household must transport and the material does not keep well. The alternative is for each household to create a backyard (or interior) compost station. In bear country, that too has drawbacks.

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Activities For The Month Of November At The Art Center Of Estes Park EXHIBITS Closes November 2 – “Celebrate Nature” by photographer Carol Gregory “Through my years of teaching and now my time spent on photography, I have found great fulfillment in life. I feel as though I have found two wonderful ways to contribute something to this world that is positive and meaningful. My goal now, with my photography is to share the beauty of this world with others who may not be able to experience these beautiful bits of nature or who have been there and can enjoy the memories that the images bring back,” said Carol Gregory. Last week to view this impressive photographic exhibit.

Opens November 6 – “Planes, Trains and Animals” by Dan Marshall Dan has been drawing since he was 16 when he was introduced to his favorite medium, graphite, in a High School art class. When Dan was studying aviation in college, he would draw airplanes as a hobby for his classmates.

In July of 2002, Dan was involved in an airplane crash that put him in a wheelchair. Despite the tragedy, Dan still said, “Thank God I still have my hands and my ability to draw.” Dan was invited to his first art show during rehabilitation at Craig Hospital in Denver.

The art shows inspired Dan to continue drawing and improve his technique.

Dan has persevered and through his faith in God and determination, is walking again.

Dan hopes that you will enjoy his artwork and wants you to remember… “Life is just like my art, you have to have a ‘light source’ in order to add dimension and depth. My ‘light source’ is the Lord.”

Joshua 24:15 Come and enjoy this unique exhibit in charcoal. On opening day, a door prize will be available as part of the First Friday Art Groove. Dan Marshall has donated a print entitled “High Plains Bison.” The public is invited to enter by coming to the gallery or email an entry to the art center with your email address and phone number. Then entry period is from 12:00 p.m. November 6 to 4:00 p.m. on Monday, November 9 at which time an entry will be chosen and the winner contacted.

There will be an interview of Dan Marshall and a virtual tour of his exhibit after opening day on our Face-

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book page and on YouTube, as well as a Power Point presentation, especially for those who are unable to visit the gallery. The theme wall will feature miniatures.

Also on display in the gallery will be the outstanding work of the other Art Center artist members, including other works in oil painting, watercolor, pastel, jewelry, ceramics, charcoal, graphite, glass, wood, sculpture, fiber, photography, printmaking and mixed media.

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

ART CLASS “Painting with Cathy Goodale” – Chiaroscuro November 11 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Paint a household object with intense light and shade. Art Center members $72, non-members $80. At the Art Center in a socially distance setting.

ARTISTS SUNDAY Shop art this holiday season.

November 29 – Thanksgiving weekend This national art shopping movement is encouraging consumers to shop with

artist and craftsmen. Think of it like Black Friday or Shop Small Saturday, but for the arts. Shop from a full range of artisan items, from jewelry, painting and pottery to sculpture, home items, and clothing. From the practical and useful, to the decorative and whimsical, or all of the above. Items for you, your home, your family and friends.

Go to artistssunday.com/ for further information.

SOCIAL MEDIA The Art Center can be viewed not only on our website at www.artcenterofestes.com, but we are on Facebook at Art-Center-of-Estes-Park, Instagram at artcenterofep, and Twitter at artcenterestes.

We encourage you to help spread the word by liking and sharing.

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

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

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Bright Christmas Beginning 36th Year Bright Christmas, a local nonprofit, is celebrating its 36th year of helping local families in need throughout the Estes area. Because of your generosity, we are able to assist children with needs throughout the year, from providing school supplies to meeting emergency family needs, and of course, helping many have a brighter Christmas! Our partnership with Crossroads ministry and the local schools helps us reach the families who qualify for our programs.

Our 2019 Christmas distribution to families in need was very successful due to the great community support we receive. In recent years we have been able to help at least 125 families per year.

Families in need are “adopted” by other families, businesses, churches, clubs and individuals for Christmas gifts. With the funds that are donated, we purchase food, cleaning supplies and personal care items for each family.

Our 2020 Christmas program will be done a bit differently due to current health concerns, but our commitment to helping families remains the same. We start registering families within a few weeks and are excited about our distribution to those families in mid-December.

Registration for the Bright Christmas program will be held at Crossroads Ministry (851 Dry Gulch Road) on Wednesdays (Oct. 28, Nov. 4, Nov. 11, Nov. 18) between 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. or on Saturdays (Oct. 31, Nov. 7, Nov. 14) between 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Our representatives will be at Crossroads on these dates to help with the paperwork.

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your children’s first names will be known to the sponsors.

All applicants will be required to submit qualifying documents to be considered for the program. Please be prepared to provide us with copies of 1. Residency- a utility bill with your name and local address on it or lease/rental agreement copy 2. Income verification- for both parents and other employed household members (pay stubs/current employment) 3. Current personal identification for yourself and all school aged children In keeping with current health guidelines, all participants will be required to wear a face covering at registration.

Please sign up early! We limit the number of families we can serve each year.

If you are interested in “adopting” a qualified family for Christmas gifts, please contact us. We will gladly match you with a family that needs help with a brighter Christmas. Call Jean Austin at 970 635-3302, Nancy Gregg at 970-4814390 or send an email to brightchristmas.ep@gmail.com to become a sponsor or for more information.

If you would like to donate a new gift to be used for any child, please drop it off at Ace Hardware (Lone Pine Drive), MedX or Between Friends, a new consignment shop at 433 S. St. Vrain. If you would like to donate a financial gift to help us with the costs of this program, please make your check payable to Bright Christmas and mail to P. O. Box 2981, Estes Park, Co 80517. We are a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization.

Bright Christmas, una organización local sin fines de lucro, está celebrando su 36 año de ayudar a las familias locales necesitadas en toda el área de Estes. ¡Debido a su generosidad, somos capaces de ayudar a los niños con las necesidades durante todo el año, desde proporcionar útiles escolares hasta satisfacer las necesidades familiares de emergencia, y por supuesto, ayudar a muchos a tener una Navidad más brillante! Nuestra asociación con Crossroads Ministry e las escuelas locales nos ayuda a llegar a las familias que califican para nuestros programas.

Nuestra distribución navideña de 2019 a las familias necesitadas fue muy exitosa debido al gran apoyo de la comunidad que recibimos. En los últimos años hemos podido ayudar al menos a 125 familias al año. Las familias necesitadas son "adoptadas" por otras familias, empresas, iglesias, clubes e individuos para regalos de Navidad. Con los fondos que se donan, compramos alimentos, artículos de limpieza y artículos de cuidado personal para cada familia.

Nuestro programa de Navidad 2020 se llevará a cabo de una manera un poco diferente debido a los problemas de salud actuales, pero nuestro compromiso de ayudar a las familias sigue siendo el mismo. Comenzamos a registrar familias dentro de unas semanas y estamos entusiasmados de nuestra distribución a esas familias a mediados de diciembre.

La inscripción para el programa Bright Christmas se llevará a cabo en Crossroads Ministry (851 Dry Gulch Road) los miércoles (28 de octubre, 4 de noviembre, 11 de noviembre, 18 de noviembre) entre las 1:00 PM y las 4:00 PM o los sábados (31 de octubre, 7 de noviembre, 14 de noviembre) entre las 10:00 AM y las 1:00 PM. Nuestros representantes estarán en Crossroads en estas fechas para ayudar con el papeleo. Este es un programa anónimo y sólo los

nombres de sus hijos serán conocidos por los patrocinadores.

Todos los solicitantes deberán presentar documentos calificados para ser considerados para el programa. Por favor, esté preparado para proporcionarnos copias de 1. Domicilio- factura de gas o electricidad con su nombre y dirección local en ella o copia del contrato de arrendamiento / alquiler 2. Verificación de ingresos- tanto para los padres como para otros miembros del hogar que trabajan (talones de pago/empleo actual) 3. Identificación personal actual para usted y todos los niños de edad escolar De acuerdo con las pautas de salud actuales, todos los participantes deberán llevar una cubierta facial en el momento del registro. ¡Por favor, regístrese temprano! Limitamos el número de familias que podemos servir cada año.

Si usted está interesado en "adoptar" una familia calificada para regalos de Navidad, por favor póngase en contacto con nosotros. Con mucho gusto le asociaremos con una familia que necesita ayuda con una Navidad más brillante.

Llame a Jean Austin al 970 635-3302, Nancy Gregg al 970 481-4390 o envíe un correo electrónico a brightchristmas.ep@gmail.com para convertirse en patrocinador o para obtener más información.

Si desea donar un nuevo regalo para cualquier niño, por favor llévelo a Ace Hardware (Lone Pine Drive), MedX o Between Friends, una nueva tienda en 433 S. St. Vrain. Si desea donar un regalo financiero para ayudarnos con los costos de este programa, por favor haga su cheque pagadero a Bright Christmas y envíelo por correo a P. O. Box 2981, Estes Park, Co 80517. Somos una organización sin fines de lucro 501(c) (3).

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INSTRUCCIONES ESPECIALES: Solicite en línea en www.applitrack.com/estesschools/onlineapp. Solo se aceptan solicitudes en línea. El rango de salario es de $ 17.89 a $ 19.75 con beneficios individuales. Se pueden otorgar hasta cinco años de experiencia laboral similar. Vea la descripción completa del trabajo en: https://www.applitrack.com/estesschools/onlineapp/admin/_admin.aspx#Report La posición está abierta hasta que se llene

Part-time - Receptionists Skills

Come and join our team!

Village Laundry is in need of Attendants. Competitive pay, starting at $14.00 per hour.

Flexible hours. Year round job.

Send your resume to: villagelaundry1@gmail.com or pick up application at 172 S. St. Vrain Ave.

Call 970-586-4703 with any questions.

Must be available weekends and able to lift at least 50 pounds.

Animal Hospital of the Rockies LLC. 453 Pine River Ln

El distrito escolar de Estes Park R-3 es un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades

ESTES PARK SCHOOL DISTRICT R-3 Vacancy Announcement Bilingual Spanish/English Community Liaison Paraprofessional Estes Park School District is seeking a motivated Spanish-speaker to connect with families within our Estes Park Hispanic community. This person would support the school’s efforts to connect with and engage the Hispanic families and Hispanic communities that surround the school. Offer consistent on-site support to school staff and families of students in their ability to communicate, familiarize new families to the school, and ensure an effective relationship so that students can engage in deep learning at the school.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: Apply online at www.applitrack.com/estesschools/onlineapp. Only online applications accepted.

Salary range is $17.89 to $19.75 with single benefits. Up to five years of similar work experience may be granted. See full job description at: https://www.applitrack.com/estesschools/onlineapp/admin/_admin.aspx#Report Position is open until filled Estes Park School District R-3 is An Equal Opportunity Employer

Help Wanted Groundsmen for tree company.

Starting pay $20/hr. Driver’s License and Great Attitude.

Call John: 970-568-6685

Painters full and part time positions available.

970-518-4001

JOIN OUR TEAM!

Full details on open positions can be found at estes.org/jobs.

The Town of Estes Park is accepting applications for: Journey Lineworker Close Date: Open until filled Applications are available at: Town Hall 170 MacGregor Ave. Room 130 (Mon-Fri 8 am – 5 pm) or www.estes.org/ jobs Return Application to: Town of Estes Park, Attn: HR; by mail to PO Box 1200, Estes Park, CO 80517; or via Email to HR@Estes.org or via Fax to (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.

Full time year around: Want steady work?

Come join our team: Duties include housekeeping - laundry - general hotel duties. Great hourly wage - end of season bonus - E-mail wildwoodinnoffice@gmail.com or apply at 2801 Fall River Road

Now hiring for Pharmacy Technician and Front End Clerk Please call or stop by for an application 970-586-5577

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EMPLOYMENT » Place and View Ads at EPNews.com « EMPLOYMENT Operations Manager Full time position

$50K+ depending on qualifications.

Somewhat flexible schedule Looking for experience in restaurant and bar management, event management, non-profit management, supervisory experience.

Send resume and cover letter to epal@esteslegion.org American Legion Post 119 850 N. St. Vrain, Estes Park, CO Equal Opportunity Employer

NOW HIRING! Full‐Time and Part‐Time Positions Available for

• Front Desk • Maintenance • Housekeeping Apply at, mail or email resume to: Fawn Valley Inn, 2760 Fall River Road, Estes Park, CO 80517 Email: patrickt@rockymtnresorts.com

Strip/Prepper Housekeeping “year round, wage based on experience.”

Pick up application or call and ask for Kay. 970-577-7777

Youth Development Specialist

Help us Help Others Become a CAREGiver Starting at $16 per hour No Medical Background required Flexible Schedule Training and Local Support provided Rewarding & Meaningful Job! Apply online at HomeInstead.com/northerncolorado or call for more information 970‐494‐0289

The Town of Estes Park is accepting applications for: Journey Lineworker Close Date: Open until filled Applications are available at: Town Hall 170 MacGregor Ave. Room 130 (Mon-Fri 8 am – 5 pm) or www.estes.org/ jobs Return Application to: Town of Estes Park, Attn: HR; by mail to PO Box 1200, Estes Park, CO 80517; or via Email to HR@Estes.org or via Fax to (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.

Part-time Offce Help Email resume to mtnvalleyestes@gmail.com or apply at 854 Dunraven Street.

Join our Growing Team!

Good Samaritan Society – Estes Park is accepting applications for full time, part time and evening QMAP positions as well as a full time, day shift Senior Living Housekeeping Assistant.

QMAP positions offer paid training!

Executive Housekeeper Best Western Plus Silver Saddle Inn now hiring a full-time year-round Executive Housekeeper. Previous housekeeping supervisory experience required. Must be a non-smoker. Excellent wages + paid vacation. Email resume: cory@estesresort.com or mail: 1260 Big Thompson Avenue, Estes Park, CO 80517. No calls.

Get your application at: www.careersatsafeway.com.

After your application has been completed, please call our hiring manager Ann at 970.586.4447.

We are looking for high energy individuals to help foster a fun, safe and positive after school experience for kids ages 6-14 at the Estes Park Elementary School. You will assist in one or more of the following program areas: homework help, technology, sports, recreation and the arts. Must be 17 or older to apply.

Paid and volunteer opportunities are available. Apply at www.begreatlarimer.org/careers.

Full details on open positions can be found at estes.org/jobs.

QMAP & Housekeeping Assistant

Silver Saddle Inn

We’re gearing up for the summer season and hiring for the following positions starting at $13.80/hr.: • Checker • Courtesy Clerk • Day-Stocker • Overnight Stocker • Bakery Clerk • Deli Clerk • Produce Clerk • Seafood Clerk • Cake Decorator • Meat Cutter

JOIN OUR TEAM!

Customer Service Specialist.

US or Foreign Bachelor's or equiv., Apply at: HR, Deer Ridge Inc., 900 Moraine Ave, Estes Park, CO 80517.

To apply, visit good-sam.jobs, search “Estes Park, CO”.

Estes Park

833-477-5627

EEO/AA

RENTALS

RENTALS

RENTALS

Homes

Apartments

Commercial Rentals

2 BDRM 1 BA, ex cond. $1,100 mo + elec. & $600 sec dep. Basic cable, W/D incl. In quiet area. NO Smoking, NO Pets. ref req 720-838-5724.

Commercial retail Frontage location on Moraine Avenue next to Scot’s Sporting Goods – Open year round.

Available 11/1/2020. 1300 SqFt retail and 650 SqFt storage/office. $3000/month plus utilities.

Minimum 1 yr. lease.

Commercial Rentals

Full-time Service Tech Email resume to mtnvalleyestes@gmail.com or apply at 854 Dunraven Street.

3BR,1Ba 1400 sq ft Cabin On River. Fully furnished. Includes Wifi, Basic cable, phone. $2500/Mo excludes Propane, Electric, Vault. 1 Car garage. 6 Mo+ lease.

Only Single family tenants.

Mature Dog w/dep. Avail 12/1. 720-276-6830

Private office with its own entrance, front door parking, includes all utilities, high speed internet, use of a conference room and kitchen, handicapped bathrooms. $650 a month all inclusive. Call Peggy at 970-232-5588.

Mobile Homes Sites available for RV or Vehicle Storage on Moraine Ave. 970-412-9672

Storage Units

Outside Storage Downtown Retail space Boats, cars, pickups, and for Rent, 215 Park trailers. Call 970-586-3224 Ln.,2k/mo., 850 sq. ft. + Heated Storage Unit 1/2 utilities, avail.11/1/20, 1 Downtown, 450 sq. ft. yr. lease 970-586-3913 970-290-4488

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SERVICES

REAL ESTATE

SALES

NOTICES

NOTICES

NOTICES

Sewing/Alterations

Commercial

Estate Sales

Legal Notices

Legal Notices

Public Notices

ESTATE/GARAGE SALE; Need to have one, but seems overwhelming.

We do the work, you make the $. Local, Affordable, References. CALL NOW 970-215-5548

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of SIV ASTRID MARGARETA VERSCHUUR, who was also known as Siv Verschuur and Siv A.M. Verschuur.

Deceased Case Number 2020 PR 30446. All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Larimer, County, Colorado on or before January 11. 2021, or the claims may be forever barred.

Camilla R. Saint MEYER SAINT & PASS, LLC Attorney for Personal Representative P.O. Box 3338 Estes Park, CO 80517 Jan B. Verschuur Personal Representative 23641 S. St. Vrain Avenue Estes Park, CO 80517

NOTICE OF BUDGET. Notice is hereby given that a proposed budget has been submitted to the Estes Valley Public Library District Board for the ensuing year 2021. That a copy of such proposed budget has been filed on the library’s Web site under “About > About the Library > Library Finance” where same is open for public inspection. That such proposed budget will be considered at the meeting of the Library Board to be held via a Zoom virtual meeting room on December 14, 2020, at 6:30 pm. Public budget hearings will be held via a Zoom virtual meeting room on Thursday, November 5, and on Monday, November 16. Any interested elector within the Estes Valley Public Library District may inspect the proposed budget and file or register any objection thereto at any time prior to the final adoption of the budget.

Estes Valley Public Library District

Remixed Custom Sewing Services and Industrial Repair Cushions, benches, leather, campers and outdoor furniture.

Local - call Beth 970-492-5446

Commercial Spaces for sale and lease.

Call Eric.

Anderson Realty.

586-2950

Piano Tuning Susan Novy, local piano tuner. Call for appt.

577-1755 www.estesparkpiano tuner.com

MISCELLANEOUS Misc.

5’ long, 3 bay commercial stainless steel sink.

Slightly used. List price $400, will take $175.

Call Mark, 214-616-9430

SALES Garage Sales MOVING SALE

by Appt.

970-744-1198 Furniture, Dishes, Lamps, Sm. Appliances, Tools, Patio Furniture, Yard Art. MASKS REQUIRED BARN SALE Meadowdale Ranch

By Appointment Call Judi 970-215-5548

Mitch has been a prosecutor for 30 years. His experience makes him the only candidate qualified to lead the District Attorney’s office with integrity, commitment, and compassion.

Mitch has been endorsed

by Larimer County Sheriff Justin Smith, the three previous District Attorneys, and other respected members of our community.

This November, Vote Mitch Murray for District Attorney!

PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS BUILDER ACCOUNTING Tax Minimization

ATTORNEYS

CARPET CLEANING

QuickBooks Support

CLOUD@CCOUNTING

MuellerPyeCPA.com

970.667.1070

AUDIO

APPLIANCE REPAIR

CHIMNEY SWEEP

CLEANING SERVICES CAMERAS ARCHITECTURE

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PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS BUILDER CLEANING SERVICES cont.

DECK BUILDING/REPAIR

EYEWARE/GLASSES

DRYWALL CONTRACTOR

EXCAVATION

FLOORING

ELECTRICIANS COMPUTER SERVICES

GENERAL CONTRACTOR

Synergy Electrical Solutions LLC Quality Electrical work at an affordable price.

Call for free estimate today.

Licensed and Insured (970) 652‐8450

ENGINEERING

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PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS BUILDER GENERAL CONTRACTOR cont.

CELEBRATING

25 YEARS 1993-2018

Design | Build | Remodel General Contractors | Timber Frame & Log Homes

HEARING & TINNITUS CARE Cory D. Workman, Au.D. Phone: 970-586-5255 • Hearing Aids / New & Repair • Hearing Evaluations • Hearing Protection • Ear Care / Wax Removal • Dizziness / Balance

1186 Graves Ave., Ste. B Estes Park, CO 80517 Fax: 970-577-7260 drcory@estesparkaudiology.com www.estesparkaudiology.com

Serving the Colorado Northwest Mountains since 1993

970-586-7711 | www.ldwatkins.com

HOT TUBS & POOL SERVICES

970-586-1685 Custom Homes, Additions, Kitchens, Baths, Historic Renovations, Remodels and Design Work

Charles Santagati 1191 Graves Ave glaciercreekinc.com Full service general contracting since 1998

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GLASS - NEW / REPLACEMENT MAINTENANCE/REPAIR SERVICES

MAINTENANCE/REPAIR SERVICES

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PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS BUILDER PAINTING

PHYSICAL THERAPY

RENTAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

Call us for all of your painting or staining needs!

• Residential/Commercial • Log Homes/Decks • Free Estimates • 4 Year Warranty

• Interior/Exterior • Power Washing • Local References • Licensed & Insured

Tim Stolz, Owner • 970-518-4001• 26 Years Experience e-mail: testolz@hotmail.com • www.bestway-painting.com

PLUMBING AND HEATING

ROOFING

POWER GENERATION SECURITY HOME WATCH

Sure Lock Homes Services PRINTING

A Watchful Eye While You’re Away

Steve and Evelyn Wilson

970-586-4206

Licensed • Bonded • Insured lazyu2@msn.com

TREE SERVICE

PASSPORT PHOTOGRAPHY

PROPANE

Property Pruners Full Tree Service, Landscaping and Fire Mitigation Snow Removal and Yard Cleaning

PEST CONTROL

343 S. St. Vrain Ave. #6 Estes Park, CO 80517 Steven@EPPruners.com Office: (970) 966-5113 propertypruners.com

Licensed & Insured

WINDOW CLEANING

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