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Friday, November 30, 2018

This Saturday, December 1st See Pages 21, 22, & 23

A French Connection See Pages 24 & 25

EP Repertoire Theatre’s Hat Tricks

by Dori Appel See Page 12 & 28

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Behind The Scenes In The Election Process It was a busy fall on the political front, with the midterm congressional elections, the governor’s race, several State offices up for consideration and some contentious ballot measures. I for one do not miss the barrage of political ads on TV and radio, and the mailing stuffing my mailbox. All that aside, voting truly is the cornerstone to our representative democracy. Voting does make a difference and every vote does count.

For most U.S. citizens, voting is fairly easy. There are places in our country where some feel disenfranchised and sometimes have a difficult time getting to the polls, however Colorado and Larimer County specifically, does a good job making voting easy for anyone who wants to make their opinion heard.

For most of us who vote, we take that ease of voting for granted. We fill out our ballot at our leisure and drop it in the mail or drop it off at the ballot box.

Some like to come out on Election Day and vote in person. There are sometimes lines waiting to vote, but here in Larimer County those lines are rarely very long and the process goes very smoothly. This doesn’t happen by chance. There is a lot of work behind the scenes that make it possible for us to participate in the democratic process. At the Town, we experience that firsthand when our Town Clerk’s office runs Municipal Elections during even years. The staff work tirelessly to serve the voters and conduct a seamless election process.

Coordinated elections, such as the one we just had this month, are the responsibility of the County Clerk. The County Clerk and Recorder is an elected position with many responsibil-

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ities. One major responsibility is conducting elections. This is a year-round, full time effort. First it starts with managing the voter rolls. The Clerk’s office must keep the rolls up to date and help people register to vote when they move to our community or become eligible.

They need to make sure people who move away, die or otherwise are ineligible to vote, are removed from the “active” rolls. The Clerk must maintain the voting equipment, which includes keeping the vote counting equipment secure and protected year-round.

Prior to the election, the Clerk must prepare all the ballots. There are numerous special districts, towns, cities and school districts that can all have an item on the ballot. These ballots must be distributed only to the people eligible to vote on each issue, resulting in many ballot styles in play in any election.

Some items, such as a local improvement district, may have only a handful of people eligible to vote, while countywide issues are open to all voters in the County.

The Clerk must identify and secure a specified number of polling places throughout the County, and each location must meet specific criteria of accessibility for voters.

In this last election, the County hired 478 election judges. Each judge has a very specific role. There are ballot box judges, provisional judges, greeter judges and supervising judges. Behind the scenes there are Counting Facility Batching judges, signature verifications judges, removal judges and counting judges. In addition to the judges there are runners and transfer teams who deliver ballots and collect ballots for counting. There are very specific rules

that are set up to protect the integrity of the votes. Everything in Larimer County is done in bipartisan teams – no single person or party affiliation ever works alone. Political parties often station Poll Watchers at polling places to observe the procedures, to see for themselves that everyone has a chance to vote without any interference.

Many of the election judges work long hours, not just on Election Day, but for several weeks before the election for data entry, to staff the early voting sites, etc. Here in Estes Park we had 18 election judges responsible for the Voter Service and Policy Center in Town Hall. With one of the drop off locations just outside my office in Town Hall, I saw these folks every day, starting early in the morning through the late afternoon, helping people with the process.

Sometimes they were busy, but often it was pretty slow, and I’m sure more than a little boring at times.

Angela Myers, our Larimer County Clerk and Recorder said it perfectly, “All of the judges did an exceptional job! We are extremely proud of our Estes Park Judges - many of whom help us year after year. Without fail, Election Judges are amazed by the care and detail that goes into the process - they had no idea before they became a judge what went into an election.”

So, to all those Estes Park judges and others who made our election run smoothly, thank you for your dedication, your time, your smiles and your positive attitudes. Without you, our elections wouldn’t be as successful as they are, and so easy for the rest us to participate in the process of representative democracy.

Next Mayor’s Chat Wednesday Dec. 5 Estes Park Mayor Todd Jirsa invites community members to join him for a Mayor's Chat Wednesday, Dec. 5 at 9 a.m. in the Adams Room at the Estes Valley Community Center, 660 Community Drive. Mayor Jirsa holds regular Mayor's Chats, generally during the first week of each month, with varied dates, times and locations throughout Estes Park.

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Yuletide Lights Driving Tour It's time to show off our holiday spirit!

Decorate your Estes Valley home or business for the holidays and let us put you on a map so community members and visitors can enjoy your hard work as they celebrate the season!

Simply notify us by Dec. 7 and complete your decorating by Dec. 10. We recommend keeping your outdoor/window decorations lit as much as possible through New Year's Day, especially 6 to 8 p.m. nightly.

Contact the Events office at 970-5866104 or events@estes.org by Dec. 7 and tell us:

1. Your name, email address and phone number (for internal use only).

2. Your home or business address and business name if applicable (for the tour map).

3. And, let us know if your decorations are: a. Simple b. All-American moderation c. Over the top d. Simply unique!

Once all entries have been collected the Town of Estes Park and Visit Estes Park will create a map that we will share in December!

Go Behind The Scenes With Town Government’s Citizens Information Academy The Town of Estes Park’s Citizens Information Academy (CIA) familiarizes participants with Estes Park’s Town government and encourages active citizen participation. The 2019 CIA will take place from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on February 14, 21, 28, and March 7 and 14. Most sessions take place at Town Hall, 170 MacGregor Ave. Participants will also take a full-day tour of Town facilities on March 21. CIA is free of charge. Graduation will take place on March 26 at the Town Board Meeting.

Applications are available at www.estes.org/citizensinformationacademy and in the Administration office, Room 150 of Town Hall, 170 MacGregor Ave. Completed applications must be received in the Administration office by Jan. 3, emailed to Suzanna Simpson at ssimpson@estes.org, or mailed to Town of Estes Park, P. O. Box 1200, Estes Park, CO 80517.

Residents living outside of Town limits

are eligible to attend CIA. However, priority will be given to in- Town residents.

Minimum class size is 15; the maximum is 25. All applicants will be notified of their application status by Jan.16.

During CIA, participants will meet with Town trustees and staff and expand their knowledge of overall Town operations. The course will also review the responsibilities of Town departments including Public Works, Utilities, Community Development, Finance, Administration, the Estes Park Museum, Administrative Services, Police, the Municipal Court and Community Services.

Attending CIA is not a prerequisite for election or appointment to a board or commission. However, CIA participants who subsequently served on Town boards and commissions have found it very helpful. For more information on CIA, please visit www.estes.org/citizensinformationacademy or call 970577-3700.

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Search Efforts For Overdue Man In Longs Peak Area Beginning at sunrise on Tuesday, Rocky Mountain National Park Search and Rescue Team members searched sections of the Longs Peak Trail, as well as sections of the Boulder Field to the Keyhole area and the trail to Chasm Lake for Micah Tice.

Searchers encountered deep snow and high winds.

Micah Tice, Missing Hiker Assisting Rocky Mountain National Park Search and Rescue Team members included Summit County Search and Rescue Dog Team, a Colorado National Guard helicopter and crew and Alpine Rescue Team members. The Colorado National Guard helicopter conducted an initial aerial reconnaissance, however the flight was curtailed due to wind gusts over 90 mph on Longs Peak.

On Monday, November 26, Rocky Mountain National Park rangers were notified that the US Air Force Academy was asking for assistance in locating a missing Cadet Candidate, Micah Tice, 20, from Las Vegas, Nevada, who was last heard from late Friday, November 23. Tice’s vehicle was located at the Longs Peak Trailhead late Monday afternoon. It is unknown what Tice’s planned destination or route was. The weather on Longs Peak on Saturday was poor with significant snow

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

During the week of November 18, the Estes Valley Fire Protection District

accumulation, extremely high winds and bitter cold temperatures.

Park rangers would like to hear from anyone who has been in the Longs Peak area since Saturday morning, November 24, or who may have had contact with Tice regarding his planned route on Longs Peak. Please call Rocky Mountain National Park at (970) 586-1204.

(EVFPD) responded to 15 calls for service. This included: • Motor vehicle crashes: 1 • Emergency medical (assist EPMC): 4 • Smoke/odor investigation: 1 • Alarms: 6 • Fires: 1 • Assist: 2

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Public Meeting December 5 For US 34 And MacGregor Ave. Intersection Improvements On Dec. 5, the Colorado Department of Transportation will host a public meeting to discuss the ongoing study regarding planned improvements to the US 34 and MacGregor Avenue intersection in the Town of Estes Park.

The meeting will occur at the Town Hall in Estes Park from 4:30-6:30 p.m. A short presentation will occur at 4:45 p.m.

The public is encouraged to attend to learn about the planned improvements and provide feedback.

As Estes Park grows, a larger demand is placed on the intersection. The intersection is already experiencing congestion during peak visitor times and a pattern of increasing traffic crashes has been observed at the intersection.

The intersection study is considering long-term solutions that will provide ad-

equate mobility for future traffic demands, consider the needs of pedestrian and cyclist traffic, and have a low lifecycle cost expectancy. The meeting will provide the public opportunity to see the results of the intersection study, comment on the preferred solution, and provide feedback on the preliminary design of the intersection improvements.

Where : Town Hall, Room 202 & 203, 170 MacGregor Avenue, Estes Park Date: Wednesday, Dec. 5 Time : 4:30-6:30 p.m.

Project Information For information on travel conditions visit COTrip.org. Updates are also available via Twitter @coloradodot and CDOT’s Facebook page at Facebook.com/coloradodot.

Larimer County, Partners Awarded For Fish Creek Road Project Completion Through collaboration and teamwork, Larimer County Engineering and four other jurisdictions were recognized by the Board of Larimer County Commissioners November 20, 2018 for receiving an award from a professional organization for rebuilding Fish Creek Road in Estes Park, heavily damaged in the 2013 flood.

Larimer County Engineering, the Town of Estes Park, Upper Thompson Sanitation District, Estes Park Recreation District, and HDR Construction received an award from the Colorado Chapter of the American Public Works Association [APWA] for their completion of the Estes Park Fish Creek Road Project.

The award, in the Disaster and Emergency Recovery for Community Projects Category, was received by the five groups at the APWA conference on October 29, 2018.

The 2013 Flood caused almost $20 million in damage to Fish Creek Road and destroyed sanitary sewer lines and utilities serving over 2,000 residents along the well-traveled road, plus an adjoining

trail system.

“It was one of the starkest examples of the damage of the flood. You could see where the sewer manholes were tossed around like a child’s toys,” said Larimer County Commissioner Tom Donnelly.

Because of the complex nature and length of reconstruction, the severely damaged road necessitated a partnership be formed by Larimer County and the four groups through an intergovernmental agreement to organize staff, contractors, and consultants to reconstruct the thoroughfare that traverses both Estes Park and Larimer County. The Fish Creek Flood Recovery Project was completed in June 2018.

“It was truly a great example of multiple jurisdictions who worked together,” said Donnelly.

The APWA is a professional, global organization of more than 30,000 members and recognized public works professionals who directly impact the quality of life in the communities they serve.

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Your homemade goodies will be available for pick-up between December 15 and 22 at American Legion Post 119, on the corner of highways 36 & 7 in Estes Park, between 3pm and 7 pm on your specified pick-up date. Order your cookies by phone, email, or in person by December 16.

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US 34 Big Thompson Canyon Project Nears Substantial Completion Remaining work in 2019 to have minimal traffic impacts Last May’s reopening of US 34 through the Big Thompson Canyon marked the end of all long-term closures with this flood recovery project, and now the flurry of milling and paving work, guardrail and sign installations, access bridge construction, shoulder grading and lane striping work is nearing an end.

Crews have been working in multiple locations across a 23-mile stretch to finish these remaining roadway items by the end of this year. In early 2019, there will be retaining wall work done just east of the horseshoe curve (near mile point 79) that will require a westbound lane closure, and in the spring, seasonal landscaping and seeding work in various areas could require lane closures with about 5-minute delays.

“Sometimes it’s the seemingly minor work at the tail end of a large project that can be the most frustrating for drivers because they can see we’re so close to the finish line,” said James Usher, Colorado Department of Transportation project director.

While much of the work to pave US 34 and put girders in place for the access bridges was done during overnight hours to minimize the impact on traffic, on some days, drivers experienced up to

20-minute delays if they traveled all the way across the canyon. Drivers should plan for similar delays until the end of January as crews work in multiple locations to expedite completion.

PROJECT BACKGROUND: US 34 Big Thompson Canyon’s roads and bridges were heavily damaged during the 2013 floods with many homes damaged and over 100 air lifted evacuations. The canyon and its residents also suffered from flooding in 1976. As a result of these two events, CDOT studied the hydraulic flow of the river in the canyon and its impact on the road and bridges along its path while looking for safety improvements and resiliency solutions to prevent/protect against future flood events.

CDOT PROJECT INFORMATION: For updates to this project, the public may call (970) 667-1005 or visit us34canyon.codot.gov. To sign up for “CDOT Alerts” on projects in your chosen area, visit CDOT’s website at www.codot.gov and choose the envelope icon at the bottom of the page. Or, to see CDOT’s lane closure reports for projects statewide, visit www.codot.gov/travel/scheduled-laneclosures.html. Major CDOT project updates are also available via CoTrip.org, Twitter @coloradodot or Facebook.

Town Board Supports Proposed Platte River Policy For 100% Carbon-Free Electricity By 2030 At its November 27 meeting, the Estes Park Town Board unanimously passed a resolution of support for Platte River Power Authority's proposed Resource Diversification Policy that could transition Estes Park and Platte River's other owner communities to 100 percent carbon-free electricity by 2030 provided a number of technological and market advancements occur in the near-term.

The Platte River Board of Directors, which includes Estes Park's Mayor Todd Jirsa and Utilities Director Reuben Bergsten, is expected to vote on the proposed policy at its December 6 regular meet-

ing. Watch for more information including meeting materials at www.prpa.org/aboutprpa/leadership/board-meetings/.

The Town of Estes Park and Platte River Power Authority will continue to work together with a commitment to providing reliable electric service, maintaining financial sustainability and being good stewards of the environment.

Read the resolution at files.constantcontact.com/919b6d76201/03a406c7afbe-43a6-986c-aeb56b8af3b8.pdf

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Colorado’s Most Comprehensive Stream Restoration Project Nearly Complete In The Big Thompson Canyon Since the disastrous flood of 2013, Colorado Parks and Wildlife, the Colorado Department of Transportation, several city agencies and multiple federal entities collaborated on what turned out to be the largest stream restoration project in the history of the state up the Big Thompson Canyon.

The highway repair and stream restoration project, largely funded with federal dollars, had a total cost exceeding $500 million.

Jeff Spohn, senior aquatic biologist for CPW, believes this project not only met, but exceeded expectations.

"The Big Thompson River restoration project was a monumental task which included cooperation between CDOT, the City of Loveland, the City of Estes Park, the Big Thompson Watershed Coalition, the United States Forest Service and Colorado Parks and Wildlife,” Spohn said. "The collaborative process that occurred should become the template for future river restoration projects.”

When flows from the flood receded, the framework for a perfect floodplain and multistage channel was formed.

However, for safety and expedited transportation purposes, emergency repairs to get Highway 34 open compromised several miles of river habitat.

When the flood of 2013 hit, the flood itself had limited impacts on trout populations in the Big Thompson River. Instead, it was the necessary emergency repairs that caused habitat degradation and diminished numbers. For example, a 2012 pre-flood population survey immediately above the Idlewilde Dam estimated that there were about 4,500 trout per mile. That same estimate completed after the flood and emergency repairs yielded only 750 trout per mile.

CDOT assured CPW the emergency repairs would be reversed, and over a two-and-a-half year construction period, CDOT made true on its pledge.

The result is instream habitat that provides conditions more favorable than those of the pre-flood landscape. With-

out remediation by CDOT crews, stream recovery would likely have taken decades.

“The stream restoration could not have been completed without the quick-toaction and hard work from many cooperating agencies and our aquatic biologists, technicians and wildlife officers, like my predecessor Larry Rogstad,” said Kristin Cannon, area wildlife manager for CPW’s Area 2, which encompasses the Big Thompson Canyon.

“This project is a fine example of protecting and restoring our natural areas for our fish and wildlife, but also for the enjoyment of our future generations.”

CPW stocked tens of thousands of trout in the river this fall following the restoration process which took place over a two-and-a-half year construction period. In total, about 15 miles of stream habitat in the canyon was restored and the fish populations are now approaching levels found before the flood.

“In particular, upper reaches of the Big Thompson between Drake and Estes Park, where restoration was not necessary, are currently inhabited by trout in numbers that match or exceed pre-flood population estimates,” said aquatic biologist Jake Ruthven.

It was the first time since the mid1990s that the river had been stocked, as the Big Thompson was a naturally productive river for brown and rainbow trout. Historically, the famous trout river had attracted tens of thousands of anglers each year. Now that construction is in its final stages, and river habitat is better than ever, the goal is to get the Big Thompson back to being a great angling destination.

All recent data, including fish population estimates completed by Ruthven and CPW staff, suggest positive things to come for the Big Thompson River.

Crews spent the last week of October and first part of November conducting population surveys. Aquatic biologists found very healthy trout populations and a bright future for the ecosystem in the Big Thompson Canyon.

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CPW Warns Public To Leave Baby Wildlife Alone Officer takes mountain lion kitten taken from a home where it was fed bratwurst and fell ill After removing a mountain lion kitten from a private home, Colorado Parks and Wildlife is reminding the public it is illegal to possess wild animals and dangerous to the animals’ health.

Although sick from being fed bratwurst, the kitten appeared to be in good health otherwise, said Travis Sauder, CPW district wildlife manager, after he retrieved the kitten and sent it to the nonprofit Wet Mountain WIldlife Rehabilitation in Wetmore.

But the incident could have turned out much differently since the kitten, estimated by wildlife biologists to be under six months of age, was fed human food when it probably was not yet weaned from its mother’s milk and may have only eaten regurgitated solids from its mother.

"If you find wildlife you believe to be

SPECIAL EVENTS

THE ESTES PARK REPERTOIRE THEATRE presents "Hat Tricks" by Dori Appel, a compilation of scenes and monologues performed by an all-female cast. Covering a range of women's experiences in the second half of life, these pieces range from purely comedic to those that combine humor with thoughtful and sometimes poignant explorations. Advance tickets available at MacDonald Bookshop $15. Performance schedule is as follows:

Fridays, November 30 & December 7 @ 7 pm Make this your DINNER THEATER evening out by coming early for a Legion dinner (see below).

Saturdays, December 1& 8 @ 7 pm Additional showings of HAT TRICKS. Sundays, December 2 & 9 @ 2pm Matinee showings of HAT TRICKS.

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Friday, November 30 @ 5:30-7 pm Stuffed chicken, parsley potatoes, vegetable medley, salad and dessert $15.

Friday, December 7 @ 5:30-7 pm Roast Beef Buffet, mashed potatoes, vegetable, salad and dessert $15

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SAVE THE DATE!

Our annual TINY TOTS AND BREAKFAST WITH SANTA event will be on Saturday, December 15 from 9am until noon. In partnership with the Estes Valley Recreation and Parks District and the Lions Club of Estes Park, Post 119 invites kids and their parents for a free pancake breakfast, craft activities, and a chance to get a photo and visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus!

MEETINGS

Wednesday November 28 @ 7pm Legionnaires monthly meeting.

orphaned, leave the area immediately and call CPW,” Sauder said. “By leaving the area, mom will feel safe to come back and retrieve her young.

“Many animals intentionally leave their young behind when startled, relying on the built-in camouflage of the youngsters’ spotted fur to keep them safe. The mother will then return to retrieve its young once the area is safe.”

The people in possession of the kitten published photos Monday on social media showing it in a cage. They claimed they found it in a snowbank after a snowplow passed by. They also claimed they released it back to the wild after allowing it to “thaw out.” In fact, Sauder collected the kitten from their home in Walsenburg on Tuesday. He then transported it to the rehab center.

“Wild animals do not need to ‘thaw out’ because they are equipped by nature to survive cold and snow,” Sauder said. “When we do have orphaned wildlife, it's important we get them to licensed rehabilitators who specialize in raising these wild animals, who know what to feed them and how to care for them so we can successfully release them back into the wild once they mature.”

Sauder said this kitten was kept far too long by humans to return to where it was found.

“It had been almost 30 hours since it was picked up Monday and its mom would not be in the area any longer,” he said. “This is why it's vital to leave baby wildlife where you find them and call us immediately."

For more information, go to cpw.state.co.us/learn/Pages/LivingwithWildlifeSpring.

Photo courtesy Colorado Parks and Wildlife

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Please humor me as I spend an evening remembering my dad: When I was very young, I wasn’t allowed to leave the supper table until I cleaned my plate. Try as I might, I could not choke down peas. With the table cleared except for a plate of cold green pellets in front of me, I would crawl up into Dad’s lap and snuggle close until he gave me a peas pass.

Victory! A good cuddle always went a long way with Dad. I learned to ride a bicycle on the boys’ hand-me-down. My new bike was a threespeed with hand brakes, and I hadn’t quite mastered the brakes before I headed downhill on Erie Street. Next thing I knew I was flat on my back, the bike down next to me, tires spinning in the air. I remember being aware of my dad lifting me from the ground and carrying me inside. He was a weak-kneed softy, so it meant a lot that he was able to overcome his queezies, lift my wilted body and carry me away like the prince he was in my eyes.

Other memories of Dad include: • Taking a 5-cent mint from the cashier’s counter on our way out the door of Big Boy Restaurant. I didn’t know Dad paid for those mints when he’d given them to us in the past; I thought they came with the meal.

Once my parents realized I’d “stolen” a mint, we turned around and drove back to the restaurant so I could pay for it. I was embarrassed, but I learned about honesty that night.

• We only had one car in Wheaton (IL) so Mom would pack all five kids into the car to take Dad to the train station each morning and pick him up each evening. While we waited for the train in the cold winter months we chanted, “I see Daddy. You see Daddy. We all see icy Daddy! ” If the train emptied onto the far side of the tracks, all we could see were feet. We’d entertain ourselves by trying to pick out Dad’s pair from all the other wing-tipped shoes stepping off the train.

• A form of weekend entertainment was for the entire family to go to the school parking lot where Dad and the boys would try to fly remote-controlled airplanes. The aircraft were loud, like giant mosquitoes, and their Cox RC fuel sent out a sharp, distinctive odor that I have not smelled since. I felt bad for Dad because on the rare occasion the planes got off the ground, they flew backward and then dived and crashed.

The memories that dominate all others are those that have something to do with Dad’s S. P.E. B.S. Q.S. A. days. (Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barbershop Quartet Singing in America.)

The harmony of memories includes shows, songs, costumes, contests, parties, picnics and trips (including one that involved our broken down car). He sang around the house constantly and it brought such joy into our household.

There was a goofy side to Dad that we didn’t see much toward the end. He used to pop into the kitchen with shaving cream

foamed up on his face like a whipped cream beard. “Vroom!

Vroom! Beep! Beep! ” he would say, then head back into your bathroom to complete the task of shaving.

Ol’ Yeller was the Corvair Dad drove to work, dropping us off at school on his way.

Once, while just he and I sat in the car waiting for my sister, I expressed my frustration over her frequent tardiness. “We all have our idiosyncrasies,” he said.

“Idiot-what?” I had never heard that word—and what a fine word it was!

“Another day in which to excel,” he said.

And “Nobody said it was going to be easy.”

“Some people would say, ‘It’s a small world.’”

“Walkin’ ain’t crowded.”

“Ain’t no flies on me.” And “If only everyone were just like us.”

When each of us girls turned 16 we had a special date with Dad. He wore a suit, we dressed up, and just the two of us went out for an upscale dinner. It was a magical evening, getting the undivided attention of the man in our lives, practicing all the proper manners and feeling very grown up.

The father/daughter dance at East High was a treat too, hearing the sound of all the dads’ shoes swooshing across the floor as they held their daughters close in a formal dance.

One Friday night I was dressed in my marching band uniform, ready to go to the football game, but I had a terrible migraine and couldn’t get off the sofa. Dad was concerned and wanted to help, so he offered to walk with me around the block in hopes that would make the pain subside. Imagine what the neighbors thought, watching a girl in a band uniform walking with a middle-aged man down the street. I was honored.

Dad could spell anything, had an amazing memory, and I like to think he passed along his common sense. He was witty. (A napkin swipe under the armpit is not wit, mind you, but sometimes even that is funny. Sometimes.) He was musically gifted, affectionate, sensitive (although he did his best to hide it for some reason), and charming (especially with strangers).

A product of the Depression, Dad made sure we understood the value of money. He paid us a dime to polish his shoes. He slipped a quarter under our pillows when we lost a tooth. He gave his kids his old cars when he bought new ones (six cars, or was it more?). We were expected to get a job when we turned 16, and when we deposited our paycheck in the bank, he matched it. If we paid full-price for anything, he thought we “had more money than sense.”

That’s my dad. Denis Donohoe. I’m done now. And here’s what he’d say about that: “Cookies get done. People get finished.”

You may let The Thunker know what you think at her e-mail address, donoholdt@gmail.com. © 2018 Sarah Donohoe

Wellness Cottage Invites You To A Holiday Open House Please join us on December 5 from 126 for an open house hosted by Reverie Beauty and Bodywork and Estes Park Acupuncture. Pamper yourself with a complimentary mini-facial or massage, ear acupuncture, or guided meditation.

Find a fun and unique stocking stuffer for yourself or your friends and family.

We will be offering 10% off all retail and gift certificate purchases, discounted B12 injections, and drinks and nibbles.

Come meet the team, explore our service, bring a friend, and help us ring in the holiday season! The Wellness Cottage is located at 1140 Manford Avenue, Unit C. We look forward to seeing you!

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Please, don't feed deer during the winter. Human-provided food can kill them.

Feeding Wildlife During Winter Does Them More Harm Than Good As Colorado enters the depths of the winter season, Colorado Parks and Wildlife reminds citizens that feeding big game in Colorado is not only illegal but can also harm them.

“Native species are well adapted to survive the winter months on natural food sources,” said J Wenum, area wildlife manager for Colorado Parks and Wildlife in Gunnison. “Feeding big game, especially deer, whether it’s hay, corn, dog food or other livestock-type food, can kill them.

Their digestive systems aren’t designed to handle these types of rich foods.”

Unfortunately, every year, people see deer in their yards or near their property and some people decide to feed them; and every year deer die as a consequence.

“People want to help. But the reality of it is that feeding generally doesn’t help wildlife, it harms them,” Wenum said.

“Winter is a tough time of year, and it has always been how nature eliminates the sick, the weak and less-fit animals from the population. It’s ironic, but the toughest time of the year is what makes wildlife populations healthy.”

In some areas of Colorado bighorn sheep get close to residential areas during the winter. Bighorns, also, should not be fed.

Feeding animals can cause other problems. Deer crowding around a food source can transfer diseases or parasites from animal to animal. When animals bunch up they also become easy targets for predators,

including mountain lions. While deer and mountain lions have evolved naturally together, having large predators in residential areas is not natural and is never a good idea.

Feeding big game can draw them away from their natural habitats and disturb migration patterns. In some areas, deer that have been fed during the winter haven’t moved on as they should when spring arrives.

Feeding is not just a concern with big game. CPW also advises people to refrain from feeding small animals such as coyotes, foxes, squirrels, rabbits, chipmunks or turkeys. These animals also aren’t equipped to eat human-provided food.

And just like deer, animals can bunch up, draw in predators and create unnecessary conflicts.

Wild animals are unpredictable and can be dangerous to people who decide to get close to them. They can be particularly aggressive or defensive around food sources, during breeding seasons and when they have dependent young nearby.

“Winter in Colorado is often a great time to watch big game animals. They are more visible when they congregate on low-elevation, more open winter ranges,” explained Wenum. “Please, observe them from a distance, keep your dog on a leash and don’t be tempted to offer any food,” For more information about wildlife in Colorado, see cpw.state.co.us.

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Estes Fly Tyers Group Set To Meet A new group is forming, the Estes Fly Tyers Group. The idea for this group is to get together and tie flies, share ideas and techniques. You tie the flies you want to, restock your box and get ready for next summer. You can also find out what’s working in the Estes area. All skill levels are welcome to join in the fun, if you are not a fly tyer you are welcome to come and observe. No fees, it’s free!

Meetings will be at the Estes Valley Library in the Makers Room on the second floor.

Meeting Dates: Tuesday, Dec. 11 at 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 8 at 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 12 at 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, March 6 at 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, April 3 at 6:30 p.m.

Bring your own vise, tools and materials.

Questions, please call Frank Drummond at 303-810-4538 or email frank@brushcreekcane.com Hope to see you there!

Boy Scouts Now Selling Christmas Trees

It’s My Privilege.

Climbing, hiking, skiing, snowshoeing—there’s an awfully long list of reasons Dr. Florence does his job so well. After all, active pursuits are a way of life up here. So, you need shorter wait times for surgery, a full-time surgeon with accreditation in sports medicine, and a full range of orthopedic services, including total joint replacement. Good thing we have Estes Park Health and people like Dr. Florence to help you go the distance.

Dr. Aaron Florence, DO Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

Who’s ready to decorate for Christmas?

The Boy Scouts are now selling Christmas trees at the Estes Park Lumber Store. They have farm trees, as well as fresh cut trees. They will also be selling owls and angels that they can decorate for you, or sell it plain so you can decorate them yourself.

They are open for sales on Thursday and Friday from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. You can always stop by on Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday to pick out a tree and pay for it inside the Lumber Store. Come over and pick out the perfect Christmas tree!

Estes Park Medical Center is now Estes Park Health. New name, same independence that puts our community first.

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This buck was tangled recently in ropes being used for a holiday display in Salida. It was cut loose.

CPW reminds people to keep wildlife in mind when hanging decorations outside. Photos are of a deer that became tangled in lights, and below, of lights on antlers that were sawed off a buck. Courtesy photos

Hang Holiday Decorations With Wildlife In Mind While holiday lights brighten the short days of early winter, Colorado Parks and Wildlife reminds residents to hang outdoor decorations with wildlife in mind.

Every year CPW gets reports and photos of bucks snarled in decorations. In Salida recently, a buck deer became tangled in a rope being used as part of an outdoor display. Colorado Parks and Wildlife officers and staff from the Salida fire department helped cut it loose ; but the deer is still dragging around some rope.

Deer are entering their mating season

and bucks are moving around with only one thing on their mind: finding a mate.

To prevent animals from getting snared, CPW suggests that decorations

be wrapped tightly around posts and trees. Lights that are hanging should be at least six feet off the ground for the entire length and fastened securely at the ends. Lights should not be draped over bushes or trees.

And decorations attached to a house or building should be secured tightly.

CPW also suggests putting away other items that bucks can get tangled in, such as volleyball nets, tricycles, wire items used for gardening, garden tools, hammocks, swings, etc.

If you see a buck that has become snared in decorations or some other item, call the nearest CPW office. A wildlife officer will attempt to find the animal and make a determination if it is in a life-threatening situation.

For office locations and phone numbers: cpw.state.co.us/aboutus/Pages/ContactUs.aspx.

EPMS Once Again Selling Student Created Christmas Cards By: Olyvia Meinking

dividually $1 per card. Our cards are empty inside or some have a fun de8 grade student It’s that time of year again! It’s time to sign inside. We also offer cards in both spread Christmas cheer and what bet- Spanish and English. The EPMS ter way to do that than a great Christ- STEAM classes have sold over 1,500 Christmas cards over the past two mas card? Joe Frey’s STEAM classes have teamed up with Nicole Rische’s art years!

To order our cards, just simply go to classes to make amazing Christmas www.estesparksteam.com to view our cards for you, your friends and your selection.

Then you can use the email loved ones. The professional looking contact located on the site to order cards are 5 1/2” x 8” printed on 80 lb. your cards, which would be available card stock which comes with an envethe next day for pickup at the Estes lope.

We offer the best prices around with Park Middle School office. We would 20 cards for $12; 10 cards for $7; or in- be glad to help celebrate your holiday season through our cards. th

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Brown-capped rosy-finches are frequently seen on the Christmas count.

Estes Park Christmas Bird County Slated For Sunday, December 16th The annual Estes Park and RMNP Christmas Bird Count will be held Sunday, December 16th. Any interested participant can meet at the Estes Park Visitors center at 8:00 a.m. on December 16th.

Interested individuals can begin counting at 12:01 a.m., on the morning of the 16th and continue counting until 12:00 p.m., that evening. Most of you won’t do that, but it is available to do so.

You can also keep track of any unusual species seen during, the count week. The count week consists of three days before and three days after the count day.

We are also looking for feeder counters.

If you have bird feeders at your home, count those birds too, again trying not to count the same bird twice.

All participants will meet at the Estes Park Visitor’s Center, on Hwy. 34, at 8:00 a.m. We will then split into small groups and move to designated locations and begin counting every individual bird

that is seen, and/or hear, trying not to count the same bird twice.

We will meet at the Hondius Room of the library at 12:30 p.m., for lunch and a partial tally of what has been seen. At that time, if there are any locations that had not been covered, interested parties can go out and count those locations.

Some of the species that are seen on this count include Steller’s Jays, Blackbilled Magpies, American Robins, Mountain and Black-capped Chickadees, all three nuthatches, Red-tailed Hawks, Cooper’s Hawks, Mallards and Canada Geese, Rosy-finches, American Dippers, and Bald Eagles.

Come and join us for the fun, but remember to dress warm and bring lots of water and a sack lunch.

Feel free to contact me if interested.

Scott Rashid Director of CARRI pygmyowl@frii.com

Monthy Startup-Meetup Group Gathering December 5 Attend the monthly Startup-Meetup Group on December 5th at Inkwell & Brew from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m.

This month will feature a brief presentation by Adam Shake, Vice President of Estes Park EDC. Adam will be discussing the Business Expansion and Retention (BEAR) program and will talk about how it can assist individual business owners with the challenges and opportunities of owning a business in Estes Park.

On the 1st Wednesday of every month, local business owners, telecommuters

and entrepreneurs come together for coffee and fellowship at Inkwell & Brew to give updates on their businesses or just talk about what they’re working on.

This is a dynamic group of individuals and participants and you never know who may show up. Attendees sometimes stay longer to discuss their projects and ways to help each other. Whether you have a business idea, own a new business, have an established business, or work from home, come and talk about it.

Volunteers Needed AARP Tax-Aide Program is accepting applications for volunteers to assist local senior and low income taxpayers in preparing their 2018 income taxes.

Training will be provided in mid-January and volunteers are certified by

AARP/IRS. Tax preparation is from February 4 through April 13. Deadline for application is December 14, 2017.

Please call Pat at 586-5417 or Don at 303-887-1106 if interested.

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Surviving Emergencies On Thursday, December 6, at the Estes Park Senior Citizens Center, located in the Masonic Lodge at 1829 S. St.Vrain (Hwy. 7), Ms. Shayce Sabo, from the Larimer Office of Emergency Management, will discuss surviving emergencies in Estes Park. Ms. Sabo’s program will begin at 12:30 p.m. and is expected to be 30-45 minutes in duration.

Emergencies may be highly individual or collective, from an individual home

fire to community-wide events like the Estes Park flood of 2013. Whatever the size, preparation is a critical piece of survival. Ms. Sabo will lead us through various types of emergency preparation and preparation for individuals with different abilities, i.e., from those of us who are completely mobile to those of us who have difficulty getting around. Because residents of the Estes Valley are primarily seniors, the program should be relevant to many of us.

Krautburgers Available At Advent Tea, Bazaar And Luncheon!

Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church will hold their annual Advent Tea, Bazaar and Lunch this Saturday, December 1 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in their Christian Family Center on Highway 36 and 2nd Street.

A tea table with Christmas cookies, coffee and tea will be available for all to enjoy while shopping for baked goods, holiday decorations and their famous krautburgers. The ladies have made plenty for sale. You can call Cheryl Schutz at 586-4714 or Jolene Svancara at 586-3287 to place advance orders for krautburgers or to pick them up before the event.

Lunch will be served from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and includes your choice of a bar-b-que chicken sandwich or a krautburger along with a salad, relishes, a

dessert and a beverage.

There will be special tables from Lutheran Bethesda Communities with many hand crafted items, especially fabric items. Proceeds from these tables will benefit Lutheran group homes in the Denver area. There is also a bake sale and other Christmas items available for purchase.

The Lutheran Women’s Missionary League (LWML) wishes to extend an invitation to everyone in the Estes Valley to join in the festivities.

All proceeds benefit local, regional, and world-wide mission projects.

Menorah Lighting And Chanukah Celebration In Estes Park Next Tuesday

There will be a Menorah Lighting & Chanukah Celebration in Estes Park in Bond Park off of MacGregor Ave. on Tuesday, December 4 at 5:30 p.m.

Join Mayor Todd Jirsa, dignitaries and community for the 4th annual Menorah Lighting and Chanukah Celebration, featuring lighting of the giant Menorah, Jewish holiday music and traditional Chanukah foods. Come celebrate the Festival of Lights! This event is free and all are welcome to attend.

Event host is Chabad Jewish Center of Northern Colorado. For more information, contact info@JewishNCO.com, call 970-690-1718 or go to JewishNCO.com/MenorahLightings

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Louppy’s Mayor, Guy-Joel Chatton, with Laurie Button, and other guests as they greet the honor guard outside the town's castle after the recent 100th Anniversary ceremony.

Retracing The Footsteps Of A World War I Doughboy 2018 marks the 100th Anniversary of the World War I Armistice. As part of this season of remembrance, the Estes Valley Library is welcoming local resident and writer Laurie Button for a special program on Monday, December 3 at 5 p.m. Button has been researching the history of the confrontation that came to be known as the Great War. Her research has taken her to Europe to re-trace the footsteps of a World War I doughboy and to attend recent commemoration ceremonies.

The program is part of the Library’s Books & Authors series. Attendees will receive a copy of the World War I classic, “All Quiet on the Western Front,” while copies last, which may be picked up beforehand or at the program. Participants should register in advance at estesval-

leylibrary.org to assure available seating.

Button has made it her quest to walk in the footsteps of a doughboy who was killed helping to liberate a small village in northeastern France during the Meuse-Argonne offensive. Her travels led her to the small French village of Louppy-sur-Loison.

Her interest in World War I spans nearly three decades. Button is a former feature/special sections editor with the “Estes Park Trail-Gazette” and has also been a frequent contributor to the “Estes Park News.” She and her husband, Joel, have been Estes Park residents since 1991.

For more information and registration for Monday’s program, visit estesvalleylibrary.org.

Soldiers of the 11th Infantry as they entered the French town of Louppy-sur-Loison following its liberation during World War I. Photo courtesy of the U.S. Army Signal Corps.

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A Holiday Party you won’t want to miss at the Ridgeline Hotel!

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Entering Estes Park on Highway 34, 1965 & 2018.

Estes Park Senior Citizens Center Menu ——Week of December 3 thru December 7 —— Monday, Dec 3 Biscuits & Gravy w/ hash browns, sausage patties & fruit Tuesday, Dec 4 Chicken Alfredo w/ garlic bread & side salad Wednesday, Dec 5 Roasted Pork Loin w/ oven baked potatoes & vegetable Thursday, Dec 6 Chicken Cordon Bleu w/ gravy & potato au gratin Friday, Dec 7 Grilled Trout (4 oz) w/ clam chowder soup & salad

——Week of December 10 thru December 14 —— Monday, Dec 10 Double Cheese Omelette w/ hash browns & fruit Tuesday, Dec 11 Potluck! Call 970-581-2195 to sign-up!

Wednesday, Dec 12 Chicken Parmesan w/ spaghetti, garlic bread & side salad Thursday, Dec 13 Monte Cristo with homemade chips Friday, Dec 14 Fish & Homemade Chips w/ clam chowder soup & cole slaw All noon meals are $5 for current EP Senior Citizens Center members and are by reservation only. Reservations must be made by 1:00 PM at least one business day in advance. Note, if you want to reserve a meal for Monday, Dec 3rd, you need to call before 1:00 PM on Friday, Nov 30th. For reservations call 970-581-2195 (Monday – Friday 9:00 am - 2:00 pm). Pre-paid meal tickets and membership forms are available at the Estes Park Senior Citizens Center located at 1820 S. St. Vrain (Masonic Lodge).

Eat at the Senior Citizens Center or take meals to go!

Regular hours of operation 9:00 am -- 2:00 pm Monday thru Friday.

Join or renew membership for 2019!

Check out our website: estesparkseniors.org TriFit, Zumba, Balance, Mahjong, games, movies, and other activities.

EPSCC, Inc. wants to serve YOU and YOU can enjoy serving others!

Book Program And Pre-Sale: Estes Park And RMNP Then And Now, Revised Ed. On Tuesday, December 4, at 7 p.m. join Vouchers make a perfect holiday gift! authors and photographers, Dr. James The present authors have donated their Pickering, Derek Fortini, and Mic time and talents to the project and all Clinger as they discuss the latest release proceeds from the publication will be of their updated book, Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park: Then and Now, Revised Edition. The 2006 edition was the winner of the Colorado Book Award.

Completely redesigned, the book explores historic locations in Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park while comparing them with contemporary photographs. During the program, the speakers will discuss the new photographs for the revised edition as well as show some of the new images to be included in the publication, available this spring. Then and Now explores historic sites in and around Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park and The new edition of 443 pages, compares those sites with contemporary photograexpands the number of sites phy. from 98 to 142, and features nearly 500 images of the Estes used toward a new Collections and RePark and Rocky Mountain National Park search Facility. If you cannot attend the area. Because the Museum Meeting program at 7 p.m., the pre-sale will be Room is closed for a remodel, the proheld from 5 - 7p.m. before the program gram will take place in the Town Board on December 4 at Town Hall in the Room at 170 MacGregor Ave. Light reBoard Room. freshments will be served courtesy of the Following the program, Then and Now Estes Park Museum Friends and Founwill be available to order online starting dation, Inc. December 5. Members will continue to During the evening, Then and Now receive the pre-sale discount of 20% off. will be available for pre-sale with a 20% Pre-sales and memberships are available discount for Museum members and 10% for purchase at estesparkmuseumto the general public off the regular price friends.org or call 970-577-3766. of $59.95 (shipping not included) just in The mission of the Estes Park Museum time for the holidays! Copies purchased is to conduct activities that preserve, in amounts of 5 or more will receive an share and respect the unique history of additional 5% off. Those who purchase Estes Park. For more information, call on the evening of December 4, will rethe Estes Park Museum at 970-586-6256 ceive a proof of purchase which can be or visit the Museum's website at redeemed after printing this spring. www.estes.org/museum.

Estes Park from the Birch Ruins at the Centennial Open Space at Knoll-Willows, 1908 & 2018.

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Supporting Local History On Colorado Gives Day

The Estes Park Museum Friends & Foundation are seeking help to secure the treasures of local history. The nonprofit group has set up an Acquisitions Fund to help the Museum take advantage of future opportunities to acquire certain rare and unique artifacts when they come up for sale or auction. The public is encouraged to make a tax-deductible donation to the Museum Friends through the convenient portal of Colorado Gives Day on December 4.

Each donation made will be used to replenish and grow the Fund. This offers a chance to secure local treasures that might never become available again.

Recently, and thanks to quick action, the Museum Friends & Foundation were able to purchase the saddle of the show horse, Gold Tony, who gained fame from the 1940s through the 1960s with his rider, Estes Park’s Ruth Herndon of the Lazy R Ranch.

Gold Tony achieved star status, not

only in local local parades and at the Rooftop Rodeo, but through national touring that included the bright lights of Madison Square Garden. Gold Tony was famous for his tricks that included drinking from a soda bottle and roping his own calf. The Gold Tony Saddle is a unique treasure, beautifully studded with silver and gold ornaments, with tack included.

Colorado Gives Day is Tuesday, December 4. Contributions can made online that day or pre-scheduled. Simply go to the Museum Friends website at www.estesparkmuseumfriends.org.

Look for the link to Colorado Gives Day. The Estes Park Museum Friends & Foundation, Inc., is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit dedicated to supporting the Museum through fundraising, publications, volunteerism, special projects and events.

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‘THIS THANKSGIVING, AND ALL YEAR LONG, BE YE THANKFUL!’ Recently I saw a beautiful rose-colored car driving through a drive-through in town. I was reminded of a wild ride I once took in a Phoenix funeral procession. The funeral director’s name was ‘Rose’, and so that was the color chosen for all his vehicles. We were driving down Van Buren Avenue on the way to the cemetery. I was riding with Mr. Rose, a man known for his ‘high strung’ emotions. Unfortunately, on Van Buren there are two cemeteries. As we came to the first, the lead driver drove in. We all followed. Realizing that it was the wrong cemetery, but unable to turn around, he drove entirely through the cemetery, followed by all as he made the circle before emerging out on Van Buren to go to the right cemetery. All through that ‘side-trip’ I watched as Mr. Rose’s face turned beet-red, the veins in his neck looked like they were going to burst, and he seethed. I was afraid he was going to have a heart attack and leave our car ‘driverless’. He survived, but I’m sure that the lead driver’s job didn’t. The emotion is called ‘stress’ and many people, unlike my driver, do not survive. And it is witnessed on every hand. One writer described it in these words: “This is the age of the half-read page; The quick hash and the mad dash; The bright night with the nerves tight; The plane hop with the brief stop; The lamp tan In a short span; The big shot in a good spot; The brain strain and the heart pain; The catnaps until the spring snaps; And the fun’s done.”

It seems appropriate to address this topic right now, since we’ve just celebrated the ‘Catch the Glow’ parade, which ushers in our Christmas season here in Estes Park. It is a proven fact that people at this season of the year experience higher levels of stress than any other time.

As a result, we have more heart attacks (5%-10%) and other stress-related ailments during this period leading up to and through Christmas and New Years than any other time. In part, that’s because, during this time, people tend to experience heightened emotions. We put undue pressure on ourselves with unrealistic expectations that generally revolve around family, friends, time management and spending. One mental health professional put it like this: “For example, we have high expectations that family gatherings have to go smoothly and everyone has to get along, that the holiday decorations have to look perfect or we have to buy the perfect gift for everyone.” Another expectation is that we feel compelled to be ‘merry and cheerful’ all the time. That puts a lot of stress on us and makes us feel guilty because we think everyone else looks so happy, and we ask, ‘Why not me? Why am I lonely? Sad? Angry?’

There are many reasons: Sometimes we’re facing the holidays without someone we’ve lost since last year; sometimes it’s because our loved ones are far away; or because we feel like we may fail to meet the unrealistic expectations of others.

So, what kind of advice can we consider to lessen our stress and survive the season better? Here, in a nutshell, is advice professionals give us: “Set realistic expectations for yourself; Establish boundaries…what you can and cannot do; Learn to say ‘No!’; Take time for yourself; Remain realistic about finances…realistic budgets for gifts and travel; Don’t ‘romanticize’ past holidays…trying to ‘live up’ to previous ones; Don’t eat or drink too much.”

Perhaps being aware of these will help us to have a ‘very, merry Christmas’. (Bob)

Colorado Gives Day December 4 Colorado Gives Day is a statewide movement to increase online giving.

Last year, $36.6 million was raised for Colorado nonprofits in just 24 hours.

Donations are accepted at ColoradoGives.org, which features the missions, programs, and finances of more than 2,300 nonprofits.

A Guide to Giving on Colorado Gives Day Who: Calling donors of every size, age, and dollar amount. This is a national event, but each state organizes its own give-day event. The people of Colorado give; our state runs one of the most successful giving campaigns.

Why: Each organization is screened by Community First Foundation to ensure specific standards are met before they are added to the program. The 24-hour event connects donors with many kinds of nonprofits while connecting nonprofits with an expanded base of supporters.

And….there is a $1 Million Incentive Fund! Community First Foundation and FirstBank each contributed $500,000 to create a $1 Million Incentive Fund, one of the largest gives-day incentive funds in the country. Every nonprofit receiving a donation on Colorado Gives Day receives a portion of the fund, which in-

creases the value of every dollar donated.

When: CO Gives Day is December 4.

Donations can be scheduled in advance to arrive on CO Gives Day. Where: Online at Coloradogives.org.

Or—because we are a small town and enjoy seeing our local faces of philanthropy—donations can be made in-person starting at 8:30 a.m. at Kind Coffee.

Kind Coffee is an Estes Give Back Business Partner who, once again, is starting the giving party: anyone who donates to CO Gives Day gets a free 12 oz. coffee drink. From 11 a.m.-3 p.m. the Co Gives Day party moves to Poppy’s Pizza & Grill. Anyone who donates in person receives 15% off their total bill at Poppy’s or Mama Rose’s Restaurant.

The Community First Foundation is based in Arvada, they organize this statewide event and maintain the CO Gives website. The Estes Park Nonprofit Resource Center is host to our town’s local CO Gives Day parties. Representatives from various local nonprofits who have registered for CO Gives day will also be in attendance. May our giving frenzy be as strong as the winter winds and as warm as a holiday hearth. See you on December 4th!

EPNRC Leads Rally for Local Giving Estes Valley nonprofits registered for CO Gives Day:

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3 Ways to Give:

Estes Park Nonprofit Resource Center Estes Valley Library Friends & Foundation Ballet Renaissance Partners Mentoring Youth Salud Family Health Centers The Old Gallery – Allenspark The Estes Park Learning Place Estes Park Health Foundation Estes Valley Land Trust Estes Park Museum Friends & Foundation Estes Valley Crisis Advocates Community Foundation of Northern Colorado, Local Committee Crossroads Ministry of Estes Park, Inc. Harmony Foundation Inc. Rocky Mountain Conservancy Estes Valley Investment In Childhood Success (EVICS) Better Business Bureau Institute for Marketplace Trust Volunteer Fire Department of Big Elk Estes Valley Habitat for Humanity Volunteers of America Colorado Branch Estes Valley Watershed Coalition

Donate online December 4th.

Schedule your online donation in advance.

Donate in person. Meet your do-good neighbors.

8:30-11am

Meet your nonprofits at Kind!

FREE 12 oz coffee when you donate.

11am-3pm

Meet your nonprofits at Poppy’s!

15% off total bill at Poppy’s or Mama Roses when you donate.

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

HOLIDAY EVENTS Nov. 30 & Dec. 1: English Holiday Concert. Estes Park High School. Fri. 7-8:30pm, Sat. 2-3:30pm Dec. 1: Photos w/ Santa. The Believe Inn. Behind police station. 10am-2pm Dec. 1: Estes Park Home Tour. Tour of five Estes Park homes & Christmas tree raffle. 11am-3:30pm Dec. 4: Chanukah Celebration & Menorah Lighting. Jewish holiday music & food. Bond Park. 5:30-6:30pm Dec. 7: Jingle & Mingle Holiday Party.

Holiday activities & treats. Estes Valley Community Center. 9am-1pm Dec. 9: Village Band, Jazz Big Band Christmas Concert. Estes Park High School Auditorium. 7-8pm

ENTERTAINMENT Nov. 30 & Dec. 1, 5, 7-8, 12 & 14: Karaoke. Lonigans. 9pm Dec. 2: Bingo Night. Rock Cut Brewing Company. 6-7:30pm Dec. 4: Geeks Who Drink. Trivia. The Barrel. 6-8pm Dec. 4: Trivia Night. Rock Cut Brewing Company. 7-8:30pm Dec. 6: Geeks Who Drink. Trivia.

Latitude 105 Alehouse. 6-10pm Dec. 7: HOJI Film Showing. Estes Park Mountain Shop. 7pm Dec. 9: Alchemy Arts Paints & Pints.

The Barrel. 3-5pm Dec. 9: Bingo Night. Rock Cut Brewing Company. 6-7:30pm Dec. 10: Paints & Pints w/ Alchemy Arts. American Legion Post 119. 6-8pm Dec. 11: Geeks Who Drink. Trivia. The Barrel. 6-8pm Dec. 11: Trivia Night. Rock Cut Brewing Company. 7-8:30pm Dec. 13: Geeks Who Drink. Trivia.

Latitude 105 Alehouse. 6-10pm

MUSIC

Nov. 30-Dec. 14, 2018 Dec. 13: Bluegrass Jam. The Rock Inn Mountain Tavern. 6-9pm

Nov. 30: Roma Ransom. Acoustic.

Snowy Peaks Winery. 4-6pm

Dec. 13: Ladies Night w/ Mountain Town Rockers. Waterfront Grille. 6pm

Nov. 30: Neal Whitlock. Acoustic. The Rock Inn Mountain Tavern. 5-8pm

Dec. 14: The Dempsey/Fox Duo. Jazz.

The Other Side Restaurant. 5-8pm

Nov. 30 & Dec. 1: The Dempsey/Fox Duo. Jazz. The Other Side Rest. 5-8pm

Dec. 14: Tim McLemore. Jazz & Blues.

Nicky’s Steakhouse. 6pm

Nov. 30 & Dec. 1: James Davis. Guitar.

Twin Owls Steakhouse. 6-9pm

Dec. 14: James Davis. Guitar. Twin Owls Steakhouse. 6-9pm

Nov. 30 & Dec. 1: Tim McLemore. Jazz & Blues. Nicky’s Steakhouse. 6pm Dec. 1: David Berg. Piano and Song.

Waterfront Grille. 6-9pm Dec. 1: Mountain Town Trio. Folk & Classic Rock. Cousin Pat’s. 7-10pm Dec. 2: Joseph Lingenfelter. Acoustic.

The Other Side. 10am-1pm Dec. 2: Alex Thoele. Acoustic. The Rock Inn Mountain Tavern. 5-9pm Dec. 5: Geoff Clark. Acoustic. The Rock Inn Mountain Tavern. 5-9pm Dec. 6: Bluegrass Jam. The Rock Inn Mountain Tavern. 6-9pm Dec. 6: Ladies Night w/ Mountain Town Rockers. Waterfront Grille. 6pm Dec. 7: Jason Hicks. Acoustic. Snowy Peaks Winery. 4-6pm Dec. 7: David Potter. Acoustic. The Rock Inn Mountain Tavern. 5-8pm Dec. 7: Holiday Jazz w/ Max & Stu. Earthwood Collections. 5-8pm Dec. 7-8: The Dempsey/Fox Duo. Jazz. The Other Side Rest. 5-8pm Dec. 7-8: James Davis. Guitar. Twin Owls Steakhouse. 6-9pm Dec. 7-8: Tim McLemore. Jazz & Blues. Nicky’s Steakhouse. 6pm Dec. 8: David Berg. Piano and Song.

Waterfront Grille. 6-9pm Dec. 9: Joseph Lingenfelter. Acoustic.

Other Side Restaurant. 10am-1pm Dec. 9 & 12: Geoff Clark. Acoustic. The Rock Inn Mountain Tavern. 5-8pm

ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK Visit RMNP Visitor Centers to learn about park wildlife, programs & more!

Call for details. 970-586-1206.

Dec. 1-2 & 8-9: Winter Wonders!

Beaver Meadows Visitor Center.

10-10:30am

ART & EXHIBITS Dec. 7: Holiday Jewelry & Gallery Social. Earthwood Artisans. 5-8pm Dec. 7: Gallery Social & Holiday Art Show. Earthwood Collections. 5-8pm

SEMINARS, CLASSES & LECTURES Mon. & Wed. at 6pm, Fri. & Sat. at 7pm: Sip & Paint. Murphy’s Resort.

Wed., Sat., Sun.: Weaving Demo. Old Church Shops. 1-3pm Dec. 2 & 9: History & Nature Talk.

Rams Horn Village. 5-6pm Dec. 4 & 11: Free 5k Group Fun Run. The Stanley Hotel. 5:30pm Dec. 5: Climbing training w/ Josh Wharton. EP Mountain Shop. 6-8pm Dec. 7: Community All Levels Yoga.

Estes Park Yoga. 6-7pm Dec. 11: Estes Fly Tyers Group. Estes Park Library. 6:30-8:30pm

Find more events & submit your event at VisitEstesPark.com/Events.

Any republication of this document or information contained herein when done for profit or as part of a profit creating mechanism is strictly prohibited.

Please contact Visit Estes Park about any desire to republish this document or its contents.

Quota Club of Estes Park’s Christmas trees are now on display in the lobby of Good Samaritan Society, 1901 Ptarmigan Trail.

The drawing for the trees will be held at 4:00 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 1st. You don’t need to be present to win but you must be able to pick up your tree this Saturday, 12/1 or Sunday, 12/2.

Special thanks to Good Samaritan Society.

Tickets for the Home Tour are available for just $15 at the Estes Park Visitors Center or at the front door of any of the homes on the tour. See pages 21, 22 and 23.

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Quota Club’s Holiday Home Tour This Saturday!

Members of the Quota Club of Estes Park are excited that it’s time once again for their annual Holiday Home Tour. The tour will be held this Saturday, December 1, from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

The beautiful homes on the tour are: • Linda & Dennis Fromholzer 880 Black Canyon Dr. • Debbie & Curt Lanham 3201 Thunder Mountain Ln. • Sherie & Larry Strong 2716 Nimbus Dr. • Molly & John Nosbisch 901 Black Canyon Dr. • Diane & Ben Gardner 614 Meadowview Dr. • And the Parade of Trees at Good Samaritan Society, 1901 Ptarmigan Trail In addition to the tour, many local businesses, non-profit organizations and individuals decorated some beautiful, lighted trees which are now on display in the lobby of Good Samaritan Society off Dry Gulch Road. Stop by and see these beautifully decorated themed trees, many with gift certificates and goodies attached, and enter the drawing

to win one of these lovely trees.

Chances for winning these trees are being sold for: 1 ticket for $1.00, 6 tickets for $5.00 or 13 tickets for $10.00. The trees are part of the Holiday Home Tour and are now at Good Samaritan Society where you can continue to enter to win.

The drawing for the trees will be held on the day of the Home Tour at Good Sams at 4:00 p.m.

You don’t need to be present to win but you must be able to pick up your tree this Saturday, 12/1 or Sunday, 12/2.

Thank you to this year’s sponsors for the event: Big Horn Restaurant, Coldwell BankerEstes Village Properties, Rich Flanery Team/Mortgage Solutions Financial, A la Carte Kitchen Store, Estes Park News-Kris & Gary Hazelton, RE/MAX Mountain BrokersPeggy Lynch Team, and Rustic Mountain Charm.

Special thanks to the Stanley Hotel, Good Samaritan Village and The Country Market.

Tickets for the Home Tour are now available for just $15 at the Estes Park Visitors Center or at the front door of any of the homes on the tour.

All photos by Kris & Gary Hazelton/ Estes Park News

Linda and Dennis Fromholzer 880 Black Canyon Drive Dennis is an avid hiker and RMNP was calling and Linda grew up in a small town in Oklahoma so returning to the small town of Estes Park was of great interest to the Fromholzers. They moved here in August of 2017. The house was built in the early 80s and has gone through several renovations. A spiral staircase was replaced, rooms changed their original purpose and walls were modified to make it more open.

The 4,000 sq. ft. house is located in the Black Canyon Hills where a ponderosa forest provides shelter for all types of wildlife. It has a traditional/cabin style that is furnished with many Craigslist/resale items which includes a DIY glass etching of wildlife scenes that surround the office. The great room has a view of Longs Peak and the dining room has the original wood paneling that provides a “homey” feel. Their large deck is great for entertaining.

Dennis is a professional musician playing the organ and piano and is excited to play Christmas music during the Holiday Home Tour. Linda enjoys being a homemaker and has always had a “creative” side whether it is cooking, weaving rugs, fiber art, sewing etc. Many items in the home are handmade with love. Linda started collecting nativity scenes over 20 years ago and her collection has grown to 120 at last count. Many nativity scenes are from around the world, received as gifts and/or loved by others. They are in the form of all types of media (metal, fiber, wood, puzzle, glass, ceramic, etc.), of all sizes, and can be found up high and down low throughout the house. A fun nativity game awaits you on your tour. An unexpected collection of jolly snowmen can be found in the kitchen.

Elk camp out in the yard and deer & turkey are common visitors. An occasional bobcat passes through and neighbors have spotted bears but the Fromholzers haven’t see them yet. They occasionally hear a pair of great horned owls hooting to each other at night.

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Sherie and Larry Strong 2716 Nimbus Drive Sherie came to Estes Park in 1976 for a convention at the YMCA and decided she wanted to live here. The couple came back for their honeymoon in 1979, returned for 18 years on vacation and moved here November of 1997.

Their home was built in 1994 and is a three story, wood frame with cedar siding and three decks. The home has a flagstone “courtyard” entry to front of home. All three floors offer stunning views across Moraine Park to the Mummy Range.

The four bedroom, 3 ½ bath home is an open concept with kitchen, dining and living room, 12 rooms, tongue and groove ceiling in the living room and a gas free-standing Vermont Castings Stove.

The Strongs named their home “The Sanctuary” and say it is a “connecting” place. Sherie said, “Our home is enjoyed the most when it full of people socializing, laughing, singing, praying and building friendships.”

Sherie has a sewing/quilting studio in one of the bedrooms (she owned Cottage Bliss for 17 years) and a prayer room in the loft. Music is a big aspect of their home and the den downstairs serves as a place to make music with friends. Larry’s den reflects his interest in horses and his love of the cowboy life. The home has numerous Early American antiques including 1898 Cabinet Grand Emerson piano, Amish family heirlooms and items from Sherie’s Amish and Mennonite heritage, family antiques, a Black Forest Cuckoo clock, extensive English Chintz china collection and teaware (Larry’s heritage is English), an extensive knife collection, numerous handmade quilts and framed needlework created by Sherie and her mother.

Holiday decorations include a 10 foot tree in the living room, decorative garland throughout, holiday china setting on dining room table and buffet, various wreaths and nativity displays in each room to honor Jesus’ birthday.

Elk, deer, wild turkeys, many bird species, bobcat, mountain lion and moose, have all been spotted in the neighborhood.

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Molly & John Nosbisch 901 Black Canyon Dr. The beauty, small town atmosphere, and outdoor activities called Molly and John to Estes Park. Five days after the 2013 flood they moved into a duplex they had built and six months later they were full time residents after living in Omaha, NE for 43 years. After four years of living in the duplex the couple wanted a home in an established neighborhood and John’s only major requirement was that it was within walking distance to downtown. They moved into their current home in June of 2017 and quickly began an extensive renovation.

The home was built in 1986 that sits on a one acre corner lot with partial views of Longs Peak, the Mummy Range, and Lumpy Ridge.

The style is a mix of antique, modern and traditional. The home has 13 rooms in 3,500 sq. feet of living space with a moss rock fireplace and large windows to let in natural light. When choosing wall colors Molly wanted soft greys, blues, and some greens. Molly enjoys drawing, painting and decorating and they converted the first floor laundry room to a small art room so she is able to satisfy her desire to create.

Molly has been fortunate to inherit antiques from family and uses her grandmother's antique china and silverware on holidays and special occasions.

Molly said, “Inherited family antiques enhance and add character to our home by the priceless memories passed down from generations of beloved ancestors.”

Their Christmas decorations have come from a variety of sources. Molly’s most prized is a small manger set that was given to her by her aunt. Her Christmas Village was given to her by her mother, one building each Christmas. They hold a special place in Molly’s heart.

They have numerous elk and deer pass through the yard and have had a bear stop by. Nearly every morning this fall they have been visited by three tom turkeys. John often likes to say, “It's just another ho-hum day in paradise.”

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Diane & Bennett Gardner 614 Meadowview Drive Bennett and Diane have been in their home for just over a year. The couple started coming to Estes Park for vacations over the past 15 years, fell in love with the area and decided to retire here. This home is their retirement home and the perfect vacation spot for their children and grandchildren.

Their ranch style home was built in 1987 and sits on a one acre parcel of rural land with a great view of Hermit Park.

Th home is 2,000 square feet with three bedrooms, two baths and an open concept. They have beautiful beetle kill pine ceilings in the living room and sunroom and the home has two fireplaces. There are antiques throughout and every room has its own unique style and feel. Ninety percent of the photos adorning the walls were taken by Ben. Since moving in, Diane and Ben have added a fenced-in yard and they planted twenty-two trees, including Blue Spruce, Pinon and Austrian Pine.

All holiday decorations in the Gardner home span three generations, old & new in each room! Diane loves to collect Christmas and has her parents first nativity set that is 69 years old as well as her mother’s first Christmas ornament that is 85 years old!

The Gardners have had elk at their back door, bears all over their property as well as rabbits, a marmot family living under their shed, chipmunks, coyotes, bobcats, mountain lions and all manners of birds!

Diane said, “There is no place quite like this to be living in God’s wonderful creation. There just aren’t enough words to tell how full our hearts are!”

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Debbie and Curt Lanham 3201 Thunder Mountain Lane Debbie came to the Y Camp with her family all her life. Curt fell in love with Debbie and Estes Park in 1973 and they have vacationed here every summer. Curt took a job in Fort Collins in 1990 and moved their three kids and Debbie to Colorado at that time. Estes Park became their home when they built a vacation home here in 2011. In 2015 they enjoyed transforming the house from a vacation home to their full-time residence. They now feel blessed to live here.

Their house is 4,800 square feet evenly divided on two floors with great mountain views. It has an open floor plan with a great room that encompasses the family room, dining room and the kitchen. They love to cook and put special attention in the size and design of the kitchen. In the summer they love their screened in porch and then look forward to the woodburning fireplace in the winter. The six bedrooms are easily filled when the grandchildren come to visit.

The couple loves to entertain and have hosted two weddings here. When family comes to visit, they can easily have a group of 25 or more for dinner.

Both business and leisure travel has always been an important part of their live and when you enter the front door you are greeted with a collection of masks that they have compiled from around the world.

Over the kitchen cabinets are a collection of “Department 56” houses nestled in lit greenery. Their home has three Christmas trees. The main tree in the family room is decorated with a mixture of modern ornaments and family heirlooms. The stone fireplace is decorated with lit greenery, lanterns and a few antlers they have picked up over the years. The table on the screened in porch is set with holiday dishes for those unexpected warm Colorado winter days.

Being located adjacent to the elk corridor, they are blessed with elk, deer, bear, moose and other wildlife throughout the year.

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Mayor Guy-Joel Chatton began the event with an introduction. It’s estimated there were about 230 people in attendance; nine Americans were included in that number.

The population of Louppy-surLoison is just 131.

Joel and Laurie Button are pictured in the church before the ceremony after coming out of the rain.

By: Laurie Button

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n spite of ample photographic evidence—it’s hard to believe we were actually there. Standing in a castle built in the 1600s where Louis the XIV once slept, I was able to look out the window and gaze at the rolling French landscape that frames the village of Louppy-surLoison. It may have been November, but the trees were still covered with muted orange, yellow, and red leaves. Gentle rain had been falling the entire day and the moisture seemed to energize the bright green tones of the grass. Joel pointed toward a place in the field a few hundred yards in front of us.

“They think that’s where Wave fell.”

Walter Wave Miguel died helping to liberate Louppy on Nov. 10, 1918 and we had ventured there one hundred years to the day after his death to pay homage. Wave was killed alongside five other soldiers when a shell exploded near them. It was the day before the armistice was signed that ended the fighting of World War I. So, how are Wave and I connected? I’ve written about him several times before, so I won’t bog you down with details.

Let’s just say our relationship isn’t based upon genealogy but instead, simply by chance. In 1990 a fledgling writer’s route to work took her past a small cemetery in Arnolds Park, Iowa. Her imagination was captured by a white cross with a military helmet mounted on its top. A woman with insatiable curiosity, finally, one day she stopped to investigate. That aspiring writer was me and that day would alter the path my life would take from that day forward.

During a difficult time in life, Wave’s gravesite became my safe haven. It was a place of peace and solitude and being there gave me strength. Plus, it was a given that he didn’t criticize any of the decisions I was about to make. All that aside, and as illogical as it may be, I be-

lieve he listened.

Almost thirty years later, resources available on the Internet and through the National Archives have allowed me to assemble the pieces of Wave’s life and his military service. Henry and Nellie Miguel had four sons; three of them fought on the battlefields of France. Two returned home safely. Their youngest son was also in the Army, but the war ended before he was sent overseas. Too old to enlist, his father wanted to do his part and traveled to Seattle to help build ships for the war effort.

In January when I began making plans to be at the Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery to commemorate the Centenary, it was even more important that we be in Louppy-sur-Loison on Nov. 10th, the day Wave died. In the spring I found an email address for the village’s mayor and wrote him explaining our desire to visit. I also asked if they planned to have any Armistice Day ceremonies. He didn’t respond. When we finally met three weeks ago, Mayor Chatton admitted he’d believed my message was “fake news.” After all, why would a strange American woman want to visit their tiny village? He thought my inquiry must have been leading up to some sort of an Internet scam.

Undeterred, I wrote the mayor again last August. This time I also attempted to contact a man named Antoine Callot who I’d seen giving historic tours in videos on Louppy’s Facebook page. A few days later they both replied.

In the weeks that followed, Mayor Challot and Antoine began planning a very special commemoration honoring the Americans who died there Nov. 10, 1918. I learned that only 38 of the village’s 300 residents at the time remained during the four years the Germans occupied Louppy. Those that were allowed to stay were elderly or had some sort of physical disability. Because of that, the people know very little about that period in their history. After our collaboration and with the help of many friends on the Facebook page MeuseArgonne.com, we all now know much more. During our visit, Joel and I presented Antoine with a 50-page scrapbook containing all of my research and a number of photographs taken by the US Army Signal Corps. It’s our hope the

book and the relationships we continue to foster will keep history alive for future generations.

As mentioned earlier, it was raining this year on Nov. 10th.

That shouldn’t have been a surprise because the weather in Louppy was much the same 100 years ago. Due to stubborn drizzle, the ceremony was moved into the church and there were 230 people This is a painting created by historian Antoine Collot crowded into the pews. We specifically for the commemoration invitation. In the should note the population of background behind the soldiers are depictions of the the village is currently just castle and the church where the ceremony took 131. There was a piper, a place. drummer, a bugler, reenactors in uniform, and more flagbearers than I could count. Among the speakers were dignitaries from other towns and organizations in the region, as well as a Dutch ambassador, and an Admiral who was the former head of the French Navy. In addition, there were eight other Americans seated in places of honor at the front of the church, including our dear friend Bob Higley from Estes Park. Our town’s mayor, Todd Jirsa, sent a special message I read during the program. Finally, a beautiful plaque was unveiled listing the Americans who died liberating the area. In a very special moment, the mayor invited me to read their Before entering the castle everyone names along with him. greeted and thanked the honor guard for After the ceremony there was a procestaking part in the day’s events. sion to the castle where its owners Antoine de Roffignac and his wife, Isabelle, hosted an unbelievable champagne luncheon. The greetings we received were so warm and heartfelt, Joel and I know we’ve found a new extended family in France. It was truly overwhelming.

Most in our nation may have forgotten WWI, but the French have not.

Later we were treated with private tours of the village’s historic first church and the castle itself. Then it was time for a few more glasses of champagne and more hors d'oeuvres. Joel became the designated driver and I must say he mas- Ambassador of the Netherlands, terfully navigated all of the roundabouts Johannes Landman, was among the many distinguished speakers. He delivwe encountered on the return trip to ered his speech in English for the Verdun.

American delegation.

The day before the ceremony we were blessed to have an American guide— the Meuse-Argonne Offensive. We Randy Gaulke—help Joel, Bob, and me walked in his footsteps. As a surprise, retrace the path Wave’s unit took during Randy ended the day at the church in

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All photos courtesy Laurie and Joel Button.

An honor guard led the procession from the church to a luncheon reception at the Chateau de Louppy-sur-Loison..

The mayor and Laurie as the French and American national anthems were being played.

The mayor of Louppy-sur-Loison-Loison, GuyJoel Chatton, and Laurie Button leave the church following the ceremony.

Along with the mayor, Antoine Collot was instrumental in organizing the ceremony and both have become dear friends to Joel and Laurie Button.

Admiral Alain de Dainville of the French Navy also made a presentation during the ceremony.

A plaque listing American soldiers who died in the liberation of the area was unveiled. It will be mounted near the church entrance. The flag that had covered the plaque before the unveiling was folded and presented to Laurie Button. The flag came from the American Monument in nearby Montfaucon.

Mayor Chatton and his wife, Francine hosted a gathering at their home before the day’s events began. We took that opportunity to present the village with a uniform worn by a 5th Division soldier during WWI. It was the 5th Division that liberated most of the region where Louppy is located. The uniform now hangs in the village’s Town Hall in a place of honor below a statue of Marianne, the symbol of the republic.

Estes Park Mayor Todd Jirsa sent a message to the mayor and residents of Louppy-sur-Loison. It was read by Laurie Button following her presentation.

Celine Collot—pictured here with Laurie—graciously served as a translator throughout the day. She is Antoine’s sister.

Joel and Bob Higley at the much smaller reception in the castle’s dining room.

“Who would have thought that Walter, with your help, could have gathered so many people 100 years after his death. I Louppy. think we could not give him a better homage.”

He’d So, what do I do now? It would seem I’ve come full circle when it comes to my relascouted tionship with Wave. Not so. I’m currently awaiting the burial records of two soldiers out the loI believe may have been with him when he died and buried in the graves next to his. cation the If that proves to be true, there are still three others I need to identify. And there were Bob Higley and Randy Gaulke. Randy day before others who died in Remoiville, Brandeville, Jametz and other nearby villages. I won’t was our guide the day before and he and knew people were inside preparing stop the research until I’ve identified and honored as many of those soldiers as is huhelped us walk in Wave’s footsteps along for the ceremony. I will never, ever forget manly possible. They all have stories that need to be heard and I intend to do everythe route he would have traveled before the look on Mayor Chatton’s face when he thing in my power to tell them. his death in Louppy. saw four strangers walk into the church.

There is so much more I want to share with you. Pease join us from 5 to 6:30 p.m.

When we announced ourselves, a smile Monday, Dec. 3rd at the Estes Valley Library as we talk much more about our entire exploded on his face and he began patting his chest as if he was having heart palpitajourney and what it was like to be an American doughboy in WWI. Visit the library’s tions. Fortunately, it was simply excitement. I will treasure that moment forever. website at estesvalleylibrary.org to register. As part of the program, participants will In conclusion, perhaps Antoine Collot offered the most poignant statement about be provided with copies of the WWI classic All Quiet on the Western Front. the experience we all shared. In an email several days after the ceremony he wrote: After the reception a small group of guests was treated to a tour led by Antoine Collot of the village’s first chapel and areas of the castle once occupied by the Germans during WWI.

Guests entering the castle for the champagne reception.

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If We Can’t Reach You, We Can’t Alert You Emergency Notification System When a disaster strikes, or an emergency situation arises, you want to know about it. Emergencies are imminent threats to life and/or property. Because of the enhanced emergency notification system, residents in Larimer County can receive emergency notifications on their cell phones, business phones, via text messages, and emails -- in addition to receiving phone calls on their traditional home phones. Emergency alerts in the Estes Valley are sent by the Estes Park Emergency Communications Center (EPECC). You must sign up at www.leta911.org to take advantage of this free, expanded service. If you don't sign up, you will still receive notifications on your traditional landline home phone, but nowhere else.

You Choose How, You Choose Where The enhanced system provides residents with choices. You choose how you're contacted: cell phone call, text message, email, home phone, etc. Plus, you also have the ability to choose the locations you want to be contacted about. Residents can sign up to get alerts about an emergency, such as wildfire, flood, or critical police activity at home, work or school. That means you could receive notifications on your cell phone about your home and your child's school, for example.

How it Works The old emergency notification system only called residents on traditional home phones. Over the last several years,

many residents have done away with landlines and use cell phones as home phones. Plus, mobile offices and busy lifestyles require that Larimer County public health and safety officials have the ability to reach citizens when they're on the go. The enhanced system will continue to call residents using their traditional home land lines, even if you don't register for the enhanced service.

But it will also allow residents to enter other information so that we can notify you in multiple ways.

When you submit your cell phone, email address, business phone number and other information (or the "how" we should reach you), you are giving public health and safety officials more opportunity to contact you, and improving your odds of staying informed.

Emergency Alerts Countywide We offer an additional way for you to receive a quick text alert for all emergencies anywhere in Larimer County.

This does not replace creating an account and adding your cell phone to the emergency alert system. But this does give you an option if you want to receive all emergency alerts. Text GO LETA to 888777. That's it! You are now registered for emergency alerts.

Emergency Alerts for Visitors We offer a special emergency notification service for visitors, too. They can text GO EPALERTS to 888777 and receive emergency alerts (if any are sent out) for two weeks!

Chorale To Present “The Meaning Of Christmas” Concert On Dec. 15th The Estes Park Chorale, a mixed community chorus in existence for over 40 years, will present “The Meaning of Christmas” at the Presbyterian Community Church of the Rockies on Saturday, December 15th at 2 p.m. Their annual Christmas show will feature old and new carols and songs for the whole family.

Choral music and solos will be woven throughout a narration of Leo Tolstoy’s famous short story “Papa Panov’s Christmas.” Pat Washburn will provide the narration for the afternoon.

The Estes Park Chorale, under the direction of Denise Stookesberry and accompanied by Michelle Gergen-Wisner, will perform both traditional Christmas

choral arrangements like “Do You Hear What I Hear?” and “Carol of the Bells,” as well as new Christmas arrangements by contemporary composers Dan Forrest and Eric Whitacre. Jan McCracken will provide flute accompaniment and Karolee McLaughlin will accompany the choir on harp for select pieces.

Mark your calendars and make plans to attend this popular concert. Tickets are available at Macdonald Book Shop, from any choir member, and online at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/390 1778. Tickets will also be available at the door on the day of the concert.

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November Business After Hours Recap Conversation naturally centered on the recent election and current events, local, state, national and global as the Estes Valley Partners for Commerce celebrated at the November Business After Hours. It may be cold outside, but the new space at The Barrel is toasty warm with plenty of space, good cheer (including locally produced libations), and a pool table to pass the time. Add to this a bountiful repast from the deli at Country Market and for a door prize, a wooden cutting board from Earthwood Collections.

Heavy on everyone’s mind were the concerns about the new proposed sales tax laws for Colorado. All businesses who deliver or ship retail goods beyond their own community will encounter significant and largely unidentified compliance costs, beginning Dec. 1.

The next EVPC BAH will be 5-7 p.m.

December 13 at Pepper’s Mexican Grill, All local Estes Valley business owners and managers are invited to join us. Information can be found at www.estesvalleypartners.com See page 41.

Help The Estes Park Health Paramedics Help You Estes Park is privileged to have one of the best ambulance crews in Colorado.

But, they can only do their job if they can find you. You don’t expect to have to call 911, but you should be prepared in the event the unexpected happens to you.

Catherine Cornell, Estes Park Health EMT, shared this story, “I work for the Estes Park Health Ambulance service.

My crew was dispatched to a house at 4:30 a. m. that was about a mile up a long dirt road. To keep things anonymous, I’m going to call the address we were dispatched to ‘1234 Somewhere Lane’.

The first problem we had was that Somewhere Lane had three name variations that we had to drive on to get to the address. Somewhere Road connected to Somewhere Circle and then we turned onto Somewhere Lane. Having multiple roads with minor variations on the name makes it very difficult in the middle of the night to follow a map. When you call 911, please be very specific about your address.

Once we were on the right road, finding the actual address proved extremely difficult. On this call, we drove past the house until we were at a dead end because there were not any visible house numbers. The two houses at the dead end had addresses of 2345 and 2356.

We never saw 1234 on the road we were traveling. After turning around, we drove slowly back down the road and still could not find the address. I finally got out of the ambulance and walked the road to find the house number sign.

It was a worn, carved wooden sign that was set back about 20 feet from the road. Remember, ambulance or fire personnel don’t know where to look for your house number on your property, and they are often trying to find you when it is dark or snowing.”

Consider making these updates to your house number sign The Estes Park Health EMS would recommend that you get house number signs for your house that: • Have large numbers that are reflective and visible from both directions on the road.

• Are mounted near your driveway.

• Are above the height that snow may be piled.

Allowing the EMS team to quickly and easily find your house may mean the difference between life and death for you or a loved one.

Be prepared when you call 911 To help the Estes Park Health EMS help you, please have the following information available when you call 911: • What is your complete address – is it a street, road, lane, circle, drive, etc.?

• What is the name of the hotel, condo or rental where you are staying? What is your room number?

• What is the nearest cross street to your home or rental?

• Why are you calling 911? Try to remain calm and clearly explain what has

happened.

• Are there any safety issues responding personnel need to know about?

Prepare for an EMS visit To help the Estes Park Health EMS find your house, please follow these directions: • Have house number signs visible from both directions, and near your driveway.

• Turn on outside lights and inside lights. For EMS, entering a dark house can be threatening.

• Unlock your door if possible, or tell the dispatcher how responding personnel should enter your house.

• If there is someone available, have them outside to flag down the ambulance.

• Contain your pets. They can block EMS from getting to a patient. Pets feel stress and often are very protective – EMS personnel are strangers to them and even friendly pets can become aggressive in the commotion. Pets can be escape artists and when people are coming and going, a pet may sneak out a door.

Help EMS treat you quickly To help the Estes Park Health EMS treat you quickly, please have the following ready when they arrive: • A complete list of your medications, typed or legibly written for only the patient (please do not have other people or pet medications listed).

• Provide a description of the problem and let the EMTs know if this ever happened before?

• Be able to share your medical history verbally or in writing.

• Be sure to indicate allergies, especially any drug allergies.

• Have copies of and share any DNR or Advance Care Directives.

• Have your primary care provider information.

• Have an emergency contact or two available.

Preparing for a 911 call is like having a fire evacuation plan. You hope you’ll never have to use it, but you are ready if it happens.

About Estes Park Health (formerly Estes Park Medical Center) Founded in 1975 by the residents of Estes Park, Estes Park Health is the community’s comprehensive health care resource with a focus on superior, compassionate care that consistently receives high patientsatisfaction scores. The Estes Park Health system serves the entire Estes Valley and Rocky Mountain National Park. It integrates acute and emergency care with community health, includes the full range of diagnostic and therapeutic health care through medical and surgical services; a 25-bed critical access acute care facility, a 24-hour emergency department with ambulance service and air transport; a physician clinic, home health and hospice; and a 60-bed skilled nursing facility.

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Senior Services Offerings From EVRPD Estes Valley Recreation and Park District (EVRPD), provider of numerous recreational and community activities in the Estes Valley, is pleased to provide a robust program of senior services for the Estes Valley community. Here are a few of the featured programs for the coming weeks. For a complete listing of activities, including registration information, visit evrpd.com/seniorservices.

HEALTH AND WELLNESS First Thursday Meditation No prior meditation experience is necessary. Each session will include a guided meditation, a silent meditation, and an exploration of issues and challenges that may arise in developing one’s own practice.

The next session will be Thursday, December 6 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Estes Valley Community Center. No registration is necessary.

First Friday Cultivating Well-Being Join us the first Friday of each month to explore evidence/experience-based approaches that can assist us with developing and cultivating well-being in our daily lives. There is extensive research that supports happiness and well-being that can even emerge out of facing our anger, depression, and grief. “Blue zones” that contain centenarians who live happy and fulfilling lives, and healthy communities have now been studied for decades, providing guidance to lead us toward healthier cultural, psychological, and physiological lifestyle choices throughout our entire lives.

Come with an open mind and a willingness to listen and share.

The next session will be Friday, December 7 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Estes Valley Community Center. No registration is necessary.

HOLIDAY EVENTS Better Baking for the Holidays

Come join us for a healthy holidaythemed bake-a-thon where we'll make a variety of healthier cookies and desserts.

The class will take place on Monday, December 3 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the community center. The class is free, but advanced registration is required.

To register, visit evrpd.com/recguide, call 970-586-8191, or stop by the community center.

Jingle and Mingle Holiday Party Join Senior Services for a free, drop-in holiday event on Friday, December 7 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Activities include ornament decorating, a hot chocolate bar, cookie decorating with Mrs. Claus, photos with Santa (for the young and young at heart!), live holiday music, and

an ugly sweater contest. The event will also feature holiday caroling performed

by Estes Valley Lifelong Learners and a White Elephant Gift Exchange. Check your attic, basement, or closet to find your silliest gently used item; wrap it up and bring it to the party!

The event is hosted by EVRPD Senior Services in collaboration with the EVRPD Senior Advisory Committee and the Estes Park Newcomers Club.

For more information, contact Kelly Claypool at 970-480-1331.

Wreath Decorating Workshop Show off your festive spirit and make

your own 24” mesh wreath! The workshop will take place on Tuesday, December 11 from 1 to 3 p.m. and advanced registration is required. The $20 fee covers the cost of all materials.

To register, visit evrpd.com/recguide, call 970-586-8191, or stop by the community center.

TRAVEL The Queen’s Christmas Tea at Castle

1700 Brodie Ave, Estes Park Across from High School football field

www.pccrusa.org Sunday Worship Service at 10:00am Communion served first Sunday of each month - open to all Join us for fellowship and refreshments before and after service each Sunday Children always welcome

COLORADO GIVES DAY 2018

SUPPORT YOUR LO C A L N O N P R O FI TS! Marne The Queen’s Tea features a four-course menu including freshly brewed tea selections, soups, salads, sandwiches, and quiche, plus specialty desserts, scones, and tea treats. Everything is made fresh daily at the castle. Before the tea, you’ll also enjoy a tour of the historic 1889 castle mansion, which has been lovingly restored to its original splendor.

The trip will take place on Thursday, December 13, departing the community center at 11 a.m. and returning approximately 5 p.m. The cost is $72 and includes roundtrip transportation to Denver, Queen’s Tea, gratuity, and castle tour.

REGISTRATION To register for these programs or for more information about the new community center, including senior services, visit evrpd.com/recguide or call 970586-8191. You can also stop by the community center at 660 Community Drive.

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Hat Tricks Opens This Weekend At The American Legion The Estes Park Repertoire Theatre Company presents Hat Tricks by Dori Appel, opening this Friday, November 30 at American Legion Post 119.

Hat Tricks is a compilation of short pieces which include a variety of characters and situations covering a range of life experiences. The vignettes range from purely comedic to those that combine humor with thoughtful and sometimes poignant explorations.

The cast includes Donabeth Downey, Cindy Elkins, Christann Higley, CJ Jensen, Joan Parlette and Elizabeth Potter.

Rik Forschmiedt is the Stage Manager and Michael Bonk and Michael Young provide lighting and music.

Performances of Hat Tricks will be November 30, December 1, and December 7 - 8 at 7:00 p.m. and December 2 and 9 at 2:00 p.m. at the American Legion

Jennifer Johnson 11th Grade Congratulation to Jennifer Johnson, the Estes Park News Student of the Week for November 30, 2018.

School activities Jennifer enjoys are playing both volleyball and basketball for all three years of her high school career. This year, she was captain of the volleyball team.

She lettered in volleyball and basketball for two consecutive years and ended her sophomore year with a 4.04 GPA. Outside of school she likes to play rec volleyball where she enjoys being the team captain. (She likes to play other sports as well).

Jennifer’s favorite quote is “Mistakes are proof that you are trying.”

After high school Jennifer plans to go to college and major in either Animal Science or go into pre-med.

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

Hall at 850 North St. Vrain Avenue.

Tickets cost $15.00 and are available for sale at Macdonald Book Shop, 152 East Elkhorn Avenue or at the door. Cash or check only please. The American Legion will serve dinner before the Friday performances. Call 970-586-6118 to make dinner reservations.

Bring some friends and come enjoy an afternoon or evening of live theater!

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Javier Gomez Awarded The Certified Residential Specialist Designation Javier Gomez of Estes Park has been awarded the prestigious Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) Designation by the Residential Real Estate Council, the largest not-forprofit affiliate of the National Association of REALTORS®.

REALTORS® who receive the CRS Designation have completed advanced professional training and demonstrated outstanding professional achievement in residential real estate. Only 3% of REALTORS® nationwide have earned the credential.

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“Silent Night” Movie Showing Becoming An Estes Park Tradition Back by popular demand, the madefor-television movie “Silent Night” returns to Estes Park for a holiday tradition.

The 90-minute movie tells the littleknown origin story of the sacred song that has touched the lives of Christians worldwide since it was first sung in a small Catholic church in Oberndorf, Austria, on Christmas Eve 1818.

Last year’s onenight showing at the Historic Park Theatre played to a full house of 180 people, followed by a spontaneous singing of the song “Silent Night” in native tongue German. This year’s tradition has been expanded to two showings to meet demand: 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 7, and 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 15. Special Christmas music will be played a half hour before each start time, with a group sing of “Silent Night” following the show.

Light refreshments will be served. In lieu of an admission charge, bring non-perishable food donations for Crossroads Ministry.

The movie “Silent Night” debuted on BYU-TV in December 2012. The following year, the Catholic Academy of Communication Professionals honored the film with a Gabriel Award. It has appeared on BYU-TV each Christmas season since. The Historic Park Theatre remains the only venue in the United States to show this movie on the big screen. Special arrangements for this privilege are being coordinated by the Estes Park members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints.

Austrian writer and director Christian Vuissa said he felt compelled to create a film that honored the Catholic priest and the spirit that he shared through his

poetry and song. The film also honors Franz Gruber, who wrote the melody that still accompanies the timeless words.

“It was my intention to make a film that feels just like the carol – simple but also tender and sweet,” Vuissa said from his home in Austria.

In 1818, Joseph Mohr was assigned to be the new assistant priest in Oberndorf, a small Austrian town near Salzburg. The young man was full of ideas and ideals.

As portrayed in “Silent Night,” his passion to bring the church closer to the common people set him on a collision course with his new superior, Father Nöstler. When Mohr organized a church choir that included outcasts from the local tavern and performed in German instead of Latin, Nöstler threatened him with disciplinary action.

Their relationship further deteriorated when Maria, a regular tavern patron, surprisingly joined the performance of the all-male church choir, as told in the movie. When Mohr’s initial successes in Oberndorf started to crumble and his

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efforts backfired on him, he lost hope and faced a trial of faith.

The night before Christmas, Mohr had to decide if he would accept defeat and leave Oberndorf or embrace the true significance of the holy night. When the chapel organ broke down, Mohr quickly re-arranged the composition to be performed by his choir, accompanied by guitar.

Vuissa has expressed support and appreciation that Estes Park is showing the film that he had hoped would be an inspiration to the world.

“It is a beautiful testament and reminder to all of us that out of small and humble circumstances God can make something great and everlasting,” he said. “The story of Joseph Mohr represents our own hopes as we live our lives and strive to do good. And it encourages us to never give up.”

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Herbs For Indoors By: Dick Christensen CSU Extension Master Gardener in Larimer County

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Build Your Dream Home 6 lots available in Grey Fox Estates a quality subdivision. Secluded and wooded lots with a view. Building envelope for increased privacy.

Covenants to ensure quality construction of primary residence & guest house. All utilities in the area. Lots range from $149,000-$195,000.

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Many kitchen gardeners love the convenience of fresh herbs at home, and what could be more convenient that an indoor herb garden? The ideal setting for an indoor herb garden is the kitchen, where you can snip fresh herbs and use them for home cooking. But herbs can be grown in any sunny room.

To grow well indoors, herbs need as much natural light as possible. Place them in a sunny spot near a window where they’ll get at least four hours of sun daily. Windows that face south or southwest are the best for sun, though east- or west-facing windows also will do. Northfacing windows are not bright enough.

If you’re not sure whether a spot gets enough light, try this test. On a sunny to partly sunny day, turn off all lights and periodically check on the natural sunlight. How much sun does the spot get throughout the day?

The best way to ruin a tabletop or windowsill is to let a potted plant drain on it. Likewise, the best way to ruin most herbs is to let them sit in water, which causes root rot. Be sure to use a saucer, liner, or drain pan to catch water and protect your surface.

A clay saucer lets moisture pass through, so opt for plastic, rubber, or metal instead.

Clay pots help with drainage, but they can dry out quickly. Try a glazed or plastic container that won’t dry out as quickly as clay.

Use a premium potting mix to pot your indoor herbs. And by all means, be sure your pots have drainage holes!

Indoor herbs prefer the same temperatures that most people do—around 65 to 70 degrees F. At night, temperatures near a window may drop to 55 or 60, but most herbs like that, too. Keep foliage from touching glass to protect from getting nipped by cold.

Basil is trickier. Many kitchen gardeners like basil in their indoor garden. If you have plenty of sun and warmth indoors, basil should thrive, but don’t keep it on a cool windowsill. Basil leaves will droop and fade after a short time in cool air. It prefers indoor temperatures in the 70s day and night.

Remember that the air next to a window will be cooler in winter (or hotter in summer) than your average indoor temperature, so adjust your plants accordingly. Dry air, whether from air conditioning or heating, is hard on most herbs, so give them a weekly shower in the sink.

Indoor herb plants will probably stretch and be spindlier than plants in the outdoors, but they will still give you plenty of fresh clippings. Fertilize regularly—be sure to follow directions and avoid the temptation to over fertilize.

Growing anything isn’t easy (and yes, you may kill off a few plants before you get the hang of it); just start with the simple plants. Easier herbs to grow include: bay, chives, Kaffir lime, lemongrass, mint, Vietnamese coriander, cilantro, parsley and lemon balm. More difficult options are oregano, rosemary, thyme, basil and sage.

Indoor Herb Growing Tips • Light is the most important aspect of growing indoor herbs, and many people don’t have enough of it to support herbs.

Six to eight hours of light per day is optimal.

• Herbs don’t need that much water.

Overwatering is one of the biggest mistakes trying to grow herbs inside.

• High-quality organic potting soil with good drainage is a must, and it should be rich, loamy, and not compacted.

• Herbs are fairly hearty, but they still like to be fed a good organic fertilizer like fish emulsion (be aware: it stinks) or liquid seaweed. You’re growing herbs for their leaves, not their flowers, so find a fertilizer that doesn’t promote blooming.

• Cutting your herbs encourages growth. But don’t cut more than a third off at a time.

The Colorado State University Master Gardeners are trained volunteers and can answer your questions. Call the Extension Office at 970-498-6000 or email them at larimermg@gmail.com.

Estes Valley Community Garden Board thanks the author and also Alison O’Connor, CSU Extension in Larimer County, for this all-season gardening inspiration.

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Legendary Local Artist Greig Steiner To Be Honored December 7 Walking into Greig and Ann Steiner’s living room is a treat for the senses.

Greig Steiner paintings adorn the halls, his sculptures emerge from the ends of wooden beams above your head, and sneak up to surprise you as you gaze across the booklined walls. It is clear from the moment you enter that this is the home of artists.

The Steiners built their home in 1962 and since the late 90s it has also served as Greig’s studio, open by appointment. Steiner’s primary business currently is art restoration, but Estes residents know him as the director and set designer of countless community plays and musicals, the teacher of students in the youth theatre camp, the painter of the Rocky Mountains, and the designer and builder of the Courtyard Shops. Even residents who don’t know Steiner personally, may have seen his sculptures on display at Estes Park Health or Eagle Rock School; or regionally at the University of Colorado’s Norlin library and Music School, at Colorado State University, or the Airforce Academy.

Long-time Estes residents remember seeing Steiner perform Flamenco and Cape Dances, along with other dazzling performances as a founding member of the Dark Horse Players. Greig Steiner moved from California to Estes Park in 1958 to form the theatre group, which put on a new show every two weeks throughout the summer months. Greig performed, directed, and served as technical director and set designer for the group; while Ann worked as Public Relations Director. The two met at the theatre.

The Dark Horse Theatre started out by taking over the Olympic-size municipal pool that used to sit in what is now a parking lot behind the Wheel Bar. The pool had been closed due to the Polio epidemic, and a wooden floor had been placed over the top to be used as a rollerskating rink. The Dark Horse Players turned the skating-rink into a stage, rigging up lights and hauling in boards for scenery. When the pool/theatre was torn down, the Dark Horse Players moved to the Backroom Theatre, in what is now Lonigans. It was at the Backroom Theatre that actor Judd Hirsch of Taxi fame performed his first theatre production, one of several New York City acting students who were hired by Steiner to come to Estes for the summer.

“They arrived in a New York City taxi cab,” Steiner recalls, “I thought we were going to have to pay the fare.” Luckily, the students had driven the cab as a delivery car and just wanted to make an entrance.

After the Backroom Theatre closed, performance groups in Estes moved to a basketball court, located downtown, where performers had to wear sneakers, no matter what role they were playing.

The Steiners also remember an outdoor tent theatre that was located near Lake Estes.

“We are the only tourist town of our size that doesn’t have a functioning theatre,” Steiner says. “Estes Park can do better.”

It was National Park artist, Dave Stirling who, in 1962, enticed Greig to stay in Estes during the winter months. Stirling had lived and painted in RMNP since 1918, and knew Greig’s mother when she was a dancer at the Grand Lake Lodge in the 1920s. One autumn afternoon as Steiner was packing up to return to California, Stirling invited him to be an associate painter in his studio.

“I happened to be standing next to a pay phone. I picked up the phone right then and told the theatres I worked for to give my jobs to someone else,” Steiner says. “Back then all of the shops closed for the entire winter. There were only two lights on in any building on Elkhorn: the Wheel Bar and the Rocky Mountain National Park Hotel, which was right across the street. They both went off at eight.”

Steiner had been used to painting sets, and he worked the entire first winter to learn to paint things on a smaller scale.

“I think I only sold about two paintings that first year,” he jokes. But he soon learned to perfect his craft, sharing a studio with Stirling inside the borders of the National Park. The studio and gallery attracted a wide variety of visitors, including a famous opera singer from the Met, who sang a note in the gallery; Soviet Atomic Energy officials, who scorned Steiner for claiming Tchaikovsky’s music for everyone; and a poet laureate who even wrote one of his poems on the wall of the studio. Steiner worked with Stirling for five years, then Ann Steiner opened up Greig’s first gallery of his own in 1967.

Steiner says his favorite art form is whatever he is working on at the moment. He is in the studio nearly every day, and he shows no signs of slowing down.

“My aim is to have a theatre that is technically functional in Estes Park,” he says. “One that is capable of accommodating all of the different groups who come here. A lot could be gained for Estes by having a theatre. We could teach classes, mentor young people, have lecture series, children’s theatre camps, and programming of all sorts.”

Steiner recalls that when televisions

were placed in the hotel rooms it greatly changed the performing arts scene in town.

“People used to come from Cheyenne all the way down to Pueblo to see our shows,” he says. Still, Steiner maintains that the arts are vital in any community, but especially a small community. “The arts are part of social communication, ” Steiner asserts. “It ties people together that wouldn’t normally get together; visual artists, graphic artists, actors, dancers, all kinds of artists. The arts were created for social gatherings. They are very important to the well-being of a town.”

On December 7th, the Fine Arts Guild of the Rockies along with the Art Center of Estes, as part of the First Friday Arts Groove, will honor Greig Steiner. Please join us to celebrate this incredible community member, his contributions to the Estes Valley, and his relentless drive to nurture and cultivate the arts, and the communication, in our community.

Everyone is invited! The reception begins at 5pm, at the Art Center of Estes Park, located in the Lower Stanley Village at 517 Big Thompson Ave. Refreshments will be provided and Kurtis Kelly will give a tribute to Greig at 7 p.m.

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Giving Thanks For GivingIn All Its Forms For Estes Valley Library’s Friends & Foundation, we’re reflecting on these final weeks of 2018 to give thanks.

We offer thanks to many generous library lovers, who support literacy, learning and community through their contributions. We also thank the many library volunteers who give thousands of hours of their time each year.

And we thank the book-lovers and gift-seekers who will shop next Friday and Saturday, December 7 and 8, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Holiday Used Book Sale. Thanks to all who donated books and materials for the sale. Every dollar raised helps us build a better library.

Whether measured in time, dollars, or enthusiasm, generosity takes place in many forms 365 days a year, as does our gratitude.

And there’s one day when giving especially shines. Perhaps because it’s the day when giving is so easy. It’s a day where every gift, small or large, goes a little farther.

This Tuesday, December 4, marks Colorado Gives Day 2018, a statewide invitation to celebrate and participate in everyday philanthropy through online giving. Our theme this year: “I love the library!”

The Library Friends & Foundation is an official ColoradoGives participant, which is important for three great reasons.

First, every nonprofit organization that participates is screened by the Community First Foundation to ensure the highest standards. Good stewardship of donor funds is a strong ethic of ours.

Second, participation in this event helps the Library Friends & Foundation to stretch every dollar. Donations made

through Colorado Gives Day allow us to receive a portion—small but mighty—of the $1 million Incentive Fund distributed amongst the 2400 participating nonprofits. Every gift helps, large or small.

Third, donations on Colorado Gives Day support the Library in many different ways, including community literacy.

One example: donations help to fund the annual Summer Reading Program—for kids, teens, and adults.

Early Literacy is a year-round focus for the library, with emphasis on programs that help nurture early brain development in young children through stories, music and activities.

The Friends & Foundation support other key strategic goals that the library has prioritized through listening to community feedback. The library enables Lifelong Learning through Makerspace programs and by providing English Language Learning materials. The library works to build a greater sense of community through programs like the recent One Book One Valley that focused on civic engagement and conflict resolution.

For us, December is the perfect time to reflect on the year past and look enthusiastically to the year ahead. And Colorado Gives Day is a simple and effective way to make a contribution.

Whether it’s that special book you buy at next weekend’s book sale, or a Colorado Gives Day gift, you’ll be part of maximizing the potential for literacy, learning, and positive opportunities.

You’ll find our Gives Day site at ColoradoGives.org/EstesValleyLibrary Together, our giving continues to build a better future.

Salvation Army Red Kettle Donations Off To A Great Start The EP Salvation Army Christmas Kettle is off to a great start! We have volunteers ringing bells at each of the locations and people are being very generous in their support. Even though we have the next few days filled with volunteers to ring the bells, we could still use several more to finish out the schedule until Christmas Eve. Go to the website at www.CrossroadsEP.org to sign up online. You can also call or email: 970-6465335 or estesparkbellringers@gmail.com As always, the Estes Park Salvation Army Service Extension Unit welcomes

direct donations if you’d like to donate this way.

You may designate Estes Park Service

Extension Unit in the memo line of your check to keep all funds local.

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

Holiday Used Book Sale December 7 & 8 Book lovers and holiday gift hunters will enjoy this season’s offerings at the annual Holiday Used Book Sale, hosted by the Estes Valley Library Friends & Foundation. This year’s special sale will take place on Friday, December 7 and Saturday, December 8 inside the Estes Valley Library’s Makerspace and Wasson Rooms. The sale is held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days and is free and open to the public.

The Holiday Sale features gently-used books that are especially suitable for gift-

giving, including good-condition hardbacks, coffee table books, children’s books, mysteries, cookbooks, along with DVDs and music CDs. Proceeds from the holiday book sale will benefit the library, supporting many services and programs that are not funded through the regular operating budget.

For information on donating used books and materials to the library, visit estesvalleylibrary.org/booksale-donations.

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The World Is Changing By: Judi Smith

No matter what you believe to be the cause, the Earth is becoming warmer.

The polar regions are melting, the ocean level is rising, ocean front properties are disappearing. The warming temperatures are causing greater evaporation, which results in a dryer Earth and hotter fires that spread faster and cause more destruction and death. As the air fills with water, there are prolonged periods of condensation resulting in more frequent and more devastating floods, more violent hurricanes and larger, more sudden tsunamis. Similarly, air currents over land increase high winds and desert tornados, further complicating fire recovery. If we do nothing, the world may very well end in fire.

Wherever you lay the blame, more particulates are floating in the air. As time progresses, ease of breathing affects our daily choices; where we live, what we do.

The heavy layers of non-breathable gases, ashes, and other matter that used to “blow away” now remain trapped in our atmosphere. Even China, where respirators are a common sight on the streets, has decided to address accumulation. Our turn; last week, during recent fires, the air pollution levels in the Oakland Hills, CA exceeded that of Bejing, China. Miles from the firesschools, banks, and businesses closed.

People stayed inside, with closed windows vents and flues. Sports were cancelled to avoid undue outdoor activity.

MountainAires Present- ‘Tis The Season The MountainAires Estes Park women's chorus will present our annual holiday present to the community on Sunday, December 9th, at 2 p.m. Please note the location will be the Mountain View Bible Fellowship Church at 1575 South St. Vrain Avenue. The concert will include traditional Christmas music and contemporary holiday offerings.

Plan to arrive in time for the special opening by the talented Protege dancers from Ballet Renaissance. As is our tradition, the wonderful Uncommon Connection Trio will once again add their male voices to the celebration.

Start the season off right with the MountainAires concert.

Respirators disappeared from the shelves.

The recent “State of the Air” from the American Lung Association placed Denver 14th worst among America’s cities. Our world is changing.

When faced with an overwhelming catastrophic problem without a viable and attainable response, one may understand Nero’s dilemma, but ignoring the situation will not make it go away. We need two types of solutions: (1) things that society can accomplish as a whole and (2) things that individuals can contribute to the effort. The time to start is 50 years ago, when the predications began. We cannot procrastinate any longer.

One popular solution; “someone” should find a planet, build a rocket ship, and provide salvation for mankind. Now Elon Musk and SpaceX are chasing that rainbow. Meanwhile, many people ignore the air and water quality and fill the landfills with recyclables. If we are to be successful, we must adjust our attitudes, both as individuals and as a society.

Contact RRRcyc2se@gmail.com with your ideas for solutions. The next Community Recycling Committee meeting is 10 a.m. Dec. 5th (EV Library, in the Wasson Room). The next LWV “Land Use and Planning in the Estes Valley” event is 10 a.m. Dec. 12th (EV Library, in the Hondius Room).

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Jingle Bell Walk For The Hoover Family

Help Raise Funds for Local Family in Need On Saturday, December 8 at 9 a.m., the Estes Park Mountain Shop along with Kind Coffee will be hosting a Jingle Bell Walk to raise funds for our neighbors, the Hoover family, who are coping with the recent news of Ryan, age 38, being diagnosed with Amytrophic Lateral Sclerosis (Lou Gehrig’s Disease).

Ryan was officially diagnosed in June, after two years of multiple doctors’ visits, scans and tests. There will be many upcoming expenses in order to get Ryan the best care possible as the disease continues to progress and his health deteriorates.

While there is no cure for ALS, treat-

ment can potentially slow down the progression of this horrific disease.

During this season of giving, let us come together as a community, and support this local family with an untimed walk around Lake Estes. A $25 donation will grant you a bib number, but any denomination donation will be accepted. Donation can be made at both the Estes Park Mountain Shop and Kind Coffee, and 100% of donations will directly benefit Ryan. Additionally, bib numbers can be brought into Kind Coffee for a free drink.

Those walking the day of the event will meet at Estes Park Mountain Shop.

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Saturday, December 8 | 9 am Meet at the Estes Park Mountain Shop

JOIN US IN SOLIDARITY as we walk to raise funds for our neighbors, the Hoover family, who are coping with the recent news of Ryan, age 38, being diagnosed with Amytrophic Lateral Sclerosis (Lou Gehrig’s Disease). Ryan was officially diagnosed in June, after 2 years of multiple doctors visits, scans and tests. There will be many upcoming expenses in order to get Ryan the best care possible as the disease continues to progress and his health deteriorates.

There is no cure for ALS, but treatment can potentially slow down the progression of this horrific disease. During this season of giving, let us come together as a community, and support this local family with an un-timed walk around Lake Estes. Dogs and strollers welcome. Rain or shine, sleet or snow, we will walk for Ryan!

$25 donation for bib number Additional donations highly appreciated!

RECEIVE A FREE DRINK WHEN YOU BRING YOUR BIB NUMBER INTO KIND COFFEE

Dogs and strollers welcome. Rain or shine, sleet or snow, we will walk for Ryan!

“Alone, we can do so little; together, we can do so much.” -Helen Keller

“Alone, we can do so little; together, we can do so much.” -Helen Keller DONATIONS ACCEPTED AT ESTES PARK MOUNTAIN SHOP AND KIND COFFEE • 100% OF FUNDS DIRECTLY BENEFIT RYAN

Crime Scene Investigation Class At EPHS enforcement officials do and what they would need to pursue this career pathway. We are fortunate to have such an amazing and helpful police force in our town that truly cares about our community and school.

By: Pam Frey

Detective Caleb Robertson and Officer Curt Plassmeyer spent time creating an amazing lesson for the Estes Park High School STEAM class.

The class began with an introduction to crime scene investigation where kids were taught the importance of blocking off a crime scene, documenting what they see, understanding how to prevent crime scene contamination, and the importance of letting the evidence tell the story.

After learning the basics in the class-

room student ventured outside to investigate a crime scene that had been set up. Students took on different roles that included police officers, detectives, photographers, coroners, and EMT’s. The students located evidence, documented the crime scene both by photography and drawings and then came up with what they believed hap-

pened. Both Detective Robertson and Officer Plassmeyer worked side by side with students to help them piece it all together.

The students in the class enjoyed getting to learn about law enforcement professions in a hands-on way.

They walked away from class with a better understanding of what our law

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Thankful For Community!

The pilgrims and kitchen staff.

After the successful conclusion of the 18th Annual Estes Park Thanksgiving Community Gathering, we struggle to find the words to sincerely express our gratitude for the unbelievable support we receive, so let me just say, “Thank you, Estes Park!”

This year continued the “greatest year ever” theme as we served 642 attendees, delivered 100 meals to those that could not join us, gave a memorable tribute to a treasured pilgrim, Mr. Ray Young, enjoyed the entertainment from the master, Tim McLemore and all was recorded by our photographer, Marsha Hobert. All of this was overseen by more than 100 dedicated TCG Pilgrims who decorated, delivered, pre-

pared, greeted, seated, carved, served, cooked and cleaned! Truly, an unbelievable group of dedicated and community focused “pilgrims of Estes Park.”

Thank you!! You are all amazing!

In addition, our deepest gratitude to all the local support received from businesses and the hundreds of you that shared your financial generosity, incredible, and as a result, we now prepare for next year!

Sincerely, and from our hearts, Steve Misch and Larraine Darling

Photos by Marsha Hobert

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December Child Find Developmental Screening Do you know if your child's growth and development are on target? The Estes Park School District is holding their next Child Find Developmental Screening for children ages 0-5 on Monday, December 10th from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. This event will be held at Estes Park Elementary School, 1505 Brodie Ave. Please call 970-586-7406, ext. 3608 to schedule your appointment.

¿Sabe usted si el crecimiento y desarrollo de su hijo es el normal? El Distrito Escolar de Estes Park tendrá el lunes, 10 de Diciembre 08:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. su próximo evento gratis “Child Find” para evaluar el desarrollo de los niños de 0 a 5 años. Este evento se llevará a cabo en la Escuela Primaria de Estes Park, 1505 Avenida Brodie. Por favor llame a 970-586-7406, ext. 3608 para programar su cita.

Music And Dance To Usher In The Christmas Season

Robert Howard conducting the Oratorio Society.

The Oratorio Society of Estes Park and Ballet Renaissance will combine their talents for a Christmas season concert filled with carols, folk songs, and Scottish dancing.

The concert will be held Friday, Nov. 30th Terry Van Ryn, soprano soloist with OSEP. at 7:00 p.m. and almost every year in one place or anSaturday, Dec. 1st at 2:00 p.m. in the auother in December. We're especially ditorium of Estes Park High School, thrilled that Kathryn Harms and her 1600 Manford Avenue. harp will be a part of this program.

On the program are Benjamin Britten's What's Christmas without a little harp "A Ceremony of Carols," "How Far is it music—or a lot?" Robert Howard adds, to Bethlehem," by Stephen Paulus, "An“to me, performing ensembles embody gels' Carol" by John Rutter, and an the spirit of community. Estes Park is arrangement of "Deck the Halls" by blessed with so many talented performJames McKelvy, "English Folk Songs ers whose gifts enhance the quality of Suite" by Ralph Vaughan Williams, life in our beautiful Estes Valley com"Stonehenge," "Fantasia on munity.”

Greensleeves," and a "Suite of Scottish The concert is open to the public and Folk Dances" featuring Ballet Renaisadmission is free of charge. Donations sance, Brianna Furnish and Radoslaw are deeply appreciated. And they are tax Kokoszka, directors. deductible. With Colorado Gives Day Among the featured soloists in these this coming Tuesday, December 4th, lots pieces are Scott Anderson, Kristi Fjare, of worthwhile non-profit organizations Karen Johnson, Robin Howard, Jane Stu- will seek your much-needed donations. art, Terry Van Ryn, Robert Keep on OSEP will also be grateful for your dooboe, and Kathryn Harms on harp. nations, so that we can continue our mission of presenting high quality clasKathryn Bowers will conduct the first sical music to the Estes Park community half of the program while co-conductor Robert Howard sings tenor with the Or- of listeners at our free concerts. Mematorio Society chorus. Howard then con- bers of the Oratorio Society's chorus and orchestra all donate their time and ducts the second half of the program talents. They play and sing because they while Bowers plays violin with the orlove the music. chestra.

For more information, go to "This collection of English composers www.osep.info, “Like” us on Facebook, and their music is an excellent way to or call Kathy Bowers at 970-586-5193. launch the Christmas season, with OSEP is funded in part by grants from melodies charting the birth and life of Christ," explained co-conductor Kathryn the Estes Park Community Thrift Shop and the Village Thrift Shop.

Bowers. "Some of these songs are heard

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Pumpkins And Pilsners-A Huge Success!

Families for Estes would like to thank all of the community members for coming out to enjoy another beautiful fall day all while raising funds that will support our future work! This year we’re thrilled to announce we were able to raise a little over $10,000! We are busy brainstorming ways to put that money to work in the community for the benefit of as many as possible. Watch for more updates as the year continues. We couldn't have been this successful without each and every attendee, volunteer and business sponsor. Once again the community has come together to support and enrich the lives of families living in Estes Park! Thank you!

2018 Pumpkins & Pilsners Sponsors Diamond Twin Owls Steakhouse Gold 1st Colorado Realty, Cheley Colorado Camps, Rambo’s Longhorn Liquor, Bank of Colorado, Estes Park Mountain Shop, New Roots Real Estate, Dunraven Inn, Red Rose Rock Shop, Renewal by Anderson, Trail Ridge Engineering, The Egg & I, Aldrich Builders, Quality Inn of Estes Park, Town of Estes Park, Stream-

side on Fall River, Project One8, Estes Park News, Rock Cut Brewing Company, Estes Park Brewery, Lumpy Ridge Brewing Co. Silver Bank of Estes Park, Dave and Marcie Kiser, The Grey House, Estes Park Alpine Construction, Dairy Queen, Glacier Creek Construction, Bird & Jim, Ink Well and Brew Bronze Sweet Basilico, Estes Park Pet Store, Gerald Mayo, Anonymous Donor

Dia de los Muertos Dia de los Muertos Gracias Thank You We would like to take a moment to extend our deep gratitude to all the people who helped make year four of our community Dia de los Muertos celebration a big success! First and foremost our sponsors, The School District, Elementary PTO, Estes Valley Library, Families for Estes and the Village Thrift Shop and the Town of Estes park for providing facilities and grants. Second, but equally important was the support we received from our local restaurants including, Poppy’s, Chelitos, El Mex Kal, McDonald’s and Sweet Basilicos and La Cocina de Mama. We also want to thank the many people who brought food, served, set up and cleaned, ran the kitchen, provided activities for the children, gave out community information and generally pitched in wherever it was needed. Finally, thanks to the community that attended the event, creating a moment of multicultural awareness and integration, you were a fundamental part of our success. Thank you for helping us reach our goal!

The Dia de los Muertos Committee

¡Nos gustaría tomar un momento para extender nuestro profundo agradecimiento a todas las organizaciones y personas que ayudaron a que la cuarta edición de la celebración del Día de los Muertos, sea un gran éxito! En primer lugar, gracias a nuestros patrocinadores: el Distrito Escolar, el PTO de la Escuela Primaria, la Biblioteca de Estes Valley, Families for Estes y Village Thrift Shop y al Municipio de Estes que nos brindaron instalaciones y subvenciones. Gracias al apoyo que recibimos de nuestros restaurantes locales, Poppy’s, Chelitos, El Mex Kal, McDonald’s y Sweet Basilicos y La Cocina de Mama. Nuestro reconocimiento y gratitud a las muchas personas que trajeron comida, sirvieron, prepararon y limpiaron, dirigieron la cocina, proporcionaron actividades para los niños, dieron información a la comunidad y, en general, colaboraron donde fue necesario. Finalmente gracias a la comunidad que atendió el evento, creando un momento de conciencia e integración multicultural, ustedes fueron parte fundamental de nuestro éxito. ¡Gracias por ayudarnos a alcanzar nuestra meta!

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What’s Happening At The Estes Valley Library MAKERSPACE Craft Jam: 3D Printing Custom Cookie Cutters Tuesday, December 4, 5:30 to 7 p.m.

Wednesday, December 5, 10:30 a.m. to noon.

Just in time for holiday baking: learn how to use the library’s 3D printer to create custom cookie cutters you can take home. Same program offered on both dates. Register at estesvalleylibrary.org.

Makerspace Guided Hours Tuesdays, December 11 and 18, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Thursday, December 13, 1 to 4 p.m.

The Library Makerspace is a room with hand and power tools, a machine to digitize slides and photos, a 3D printer and more. The above sessions are open to those who have received a training badge in use of the equipment. To learn how to earn a badge, visit estesvalleylibrary.org/makerspace or attend the next staff-guided session on Thursday, December 20 from 1 to 4 p.m.

Repair Clinic: Get to Know Your Sewing Machine Thursday, December 13, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, December 19, 10 to 11 a.m.

Did you purchase or inherit a sewing

machine that you’re not quite comfortsellers, cookbooks, and coffee table able with? Bring it to this program, and books suitable for gift-giving. All prowe’ll review the basics of using and main- ceeds benefit the library. taining it. Join us even if you don’t have a BOOKS & AUTHORS machine, and we’ll cover the basics of the 100th Anniversary of World War I new Sewing Discovery Kit machine, Monday, December 3, 5 to which will soon be available for check6:30 p.m. out. Register for either session at Fresh from her journey estesvalleylibrary.org. across Europe, Laurie ButFRIENDS & FOUNDATION ton recounts her quest to retrace the footsteps of a real World War I doughboy.

Hear Laurie’s adventure while reflecting on the World War I anniversary year, and receive a copy of “All Quiet on the Western Front.” Register at Colorado Gives Day estesvalleylibrary.org.

Tuesday, December 4 - all day Winter Reading Incentives: Online donations are especially easy— For Kids and Teens and go all the farther—during the 24 Beginning December 15, kids who hours of Colorado Gives Day. Contribu- check out books may enter a drawing for tions, large or small, will help fund com- Narwhal prizes, in anticipation of author munity literacy, including early childBen Canton’s visit to Estes Park in Februhood literacy and the library’s vital ary. Teen readers ages 12 to 18 may also Summer Reading Programs. Donations enter a separate drawing for prizes. Parmay be made on December 4 or preticipants may enter once for each day of scheduled now. Look for the link at checking out books during the promoestesvalleylibrary.org. tion.

Holiday Used Book Sale KIDS Friday and Saturday, December 7 and 8, Once Upon a Cuento: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Makerspace and WasBilingual Storytime son Room Wednesday, December 12, 5:15 to 5:45 Book lovers and bargain hunters will p.m., Children’s Room enjoy a huge selection of gently-used Children ages 0 to 6 and their parents books, CDs, and DVDs. The holiday sale and caregivers will participate in English especially features children’s books, best-

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and Spanish learning activities, with books, puppets, music and movement.

Try-It Tuesday: Making Ornaments Tuesday, December 18, 4 to 5 p.m., Hondius Room The spirit of the season inspires creativity, as kids in grades K through 5 join together to make holiday ornaments to take home for decoration or for gift-giving. Register at estesvalleylibrary.org CITIZENSHIP Citizenship Exam Preparation Wednesday, December 5, 5:30 to 8 p.m., Makerspace Weekly classes continue for those seeking to complete the necessary forms and pass the U. S. Citizenship Exam. Participants are invited to this supportive class, whether or not they are currently ready to apply. Class materials are provided. No advance registration is necessary.

WORKSHOPS Djembe Drumming for Beginners Monday, December 17, 7 to 8 p.m., Hondius Room This workshop is back by popular demand. African drumming promotes health and wellness, stimulating the brain and heart. Nancy Bell of Life Rhythms Music Therapy leads adult participants through techniques and rhythms. Djembe drums are provide, or bring your own. Register at estesvalleylibrary.org.

Centro de Recursos para Familias EVICS

Noche Familiar

FAMILY NIGHT Thursday, December 13

Jueves, 13 de Diciembre.

5:30-7:30 PM at Presbyterian Community Church

5:30-7:30 PM Lugar: Presbyterian Community Church

As part of our monthly Family Night series, families with children ages 0-5 (including older siblings) are invited to join EVICS and Parents as Teachers for a special intercultural holiday party! A pot luck meal begins promptly at 5:30, with a visit from Santa and fun for the entire family!

Please bring a side dish to share.

¡Como parte de nuestra serie mensual de nuestras Noches Familiares, las familias con niños de 0 a 5 años (incluidos los hermanos mayores) están invitadas a unirse a EVICS y Padres como Maestros para una fiesta especial de decembrinas intercultural! La comida empezara a las 5:30, con una visita de Santa y diversión para toda la familia.

Por favor traiga algún platillo tradicional para compartir!

Reservar con Jessica Borries jborries@evics.org para el Lunes 10 de Diciembre.

RSVP to Jessica Borries at jborries@evics.org by Monday, December 10.

Please bring a side dish!

Office located @ 1182 Graves Ave, Unit A www.EVICS.org 970-586-3055

Main Dish generously provided.

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Traer algún pla!llo.

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1998 and moved to the Vail Valley shortly thereafter.

Vail quickly became home, and Joel was a patient snowboard instructor for Vail Resorts, making many friends throughout the Vail Valley. In 1999, he began a 19-year career at US Bank (formally WestStar Bank), where he also met his wife, Candace. They created a beautiful life together in the Vail Valley, where Joel would consider his proudest accomplishment to be his beautiful children, Madilyn and Jonah.

A service to celebrate Joel's life was held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, at the Vilar Performing Arts Center in Beaver Creek. A reception followed.

Joel was laid to rest at Fort Logan National Cemetery in Denver. Burial services, with full military honors, was held on Monday, Nov. 5.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made at U.S. Bank, where an account has been established in the name "Cervantes Family Memorial."

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Joel Cervantes, 46, of Edwards, passed away Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018. Joel was born Aug. 28, 1972, in Winnemucca, Nevada.

Joel is survived by his loving wife, Candace (Riden), two amazing children, Madilyn, 8, and Jonah, 6, his mother, Velia Cervantes, of Lakewood, his brothers, of Castle Rock, Juan (Mary) and Josh (Jenny), niece Lily and nephews Michael and Connor, parents-in-law Mike and Donna McCleary, of Estes Park, and sister-in-law Brandi Frank (Zach), of Brighton. Joel was preceded in death by his father, Jose Cervantes.

Joel enlisted in the Marines in 1991 and was very proud to serve his country. Joel was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Meritorious Mast, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon (with one star), Good Conduct Medal (with one star), Navy Achievement Medal, Certificate of Commendation and Rifle Expert Badge (5th Award). Sgt. Joel Cervantes was honorably discharged in

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Check Out Our Current Openings...

We are hiring for the following positions: Checker Courtesy Clerk Day-Stocker Overnight Stocker Bakery Clerk (Overnight) Deli Clerk Produce Clerk Seafood Clerk

Rates of pay from $10.00-$14.00 per hour (B.O.E.) Also:

Bakery Manager - $21.41 per hour (B.O.E.) Assistant Bakery Manager - $19.41 per hour (B.O.E.) Cake Decorator - $10.50-$16.99 (B.O.E.) Assistant Meat Manager-$20.73 per hour (B.O.E.) Meat Cutter $10.65-$20.40 Pharmacy Technician $10-$15.00 (B.O.E.) (B.O.E.: Based On Experience)

Please call Ann at 970-586-4447 to schedule an interview - walk-ins are also welcome.

Warm Water Pool Manager

Healing Waters Foundation, a warmwater exercise and rehabilitation pool, seeks a part-time pool manager to run daily operations. Supervises 4-5 PT staff and volunteers. Admin. skills, positive leadership and communications.

16-20 hours/week, flexible schedule.

Training for pool skills provided.

Reports to Board. Collaborates with Exec. Director. Annual budget $61K. Compensation consistent with small non-profit. Contact Susan Gapter-Dority at 970-586-0406 by December 5, 2018.

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(970) 577-4458 555 Prospect Ave. Estes Park, CO 80517

Apply online at EPH.org

Community Service Officer Police Department Hiring Range Hiring Rate: $14.50 - $16.00/hour (DOE) Seasonal Position (Summer 2019) Close Date: March 11, 2019 Volunteer/Committee Board Positions

Estes Park Local Marketing District (2 positions open) Close Date: January 4, 2019 Estes Valley Planning Commission Close Date: Open Until Filled

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Parks Advisory Board (2 positions open) Close Date: Open Until Filled

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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.

• Senior Living Waitstaff (Prep, Dishwashing, table service, clean up) Full-Time

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Year Round. Full-Time positions qualify for benefits which include health, dental, vision, life, short-term disability and paid time off.

The historic Stanley Hotel is seeking service

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Or Stop By Human Resources Monday - Saturday

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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Housekeepers for small resort.

Must be able to perform standard housekeeping duties plus have the ability to lift up to 25 pounds, climb stairs & assist with snow removal.

PT and FT positions. Major holidays off. PTO. Flexible schedules. $12-$16/hr.

Come by Riverview Pines at 1150 W. Elkhorn Ave. for an application.

Interviewers wanted to conduct short surveys of visitors to Estes Park.

Interviewing in Town of Estes Park for 5-15+/- hrs/wk, depending on availability. $16/hr. NOW thru May 2019. 1-2 mos only OK. Must be energetic & outgoing. No sales involved. To apply send note w/your interest & qualifications, resume & days & hrs available to Sue@rrcassociates.com.

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Looking for a full time as well as a part time employee for dog daycare/boarding business.

Prior work experience with dogs in some capacity required to qualify for position. Flexible hours plus bonus package and partial benefits included for full time position. Job includes supervising dogs during play, cleaning and customer service skills.

Please call Linda at 586-0340 to set up an interview.

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EVENT STAFF WANTED Please stop by for an application Open 3 - 8 American Legion Post 119 850 N. St. Vrain, Estes Park, CO Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer

Retail Sales Help Wanted Part-time, Year Round 1-2 days per week Call Dale: 970-443-3791 or Brenda: 970-962-6865 857 Moraine Ave. Estes Park, CO

Administrative Assistant/Bookeeper Part-time 20-25 hrs/week, flexible schedule, competitive pay.

Holiday/Vacation/Retirement Experience with Excel and Quickbooks preferred.

Byron@buildestes.com or call (970)227-3622.

Looking for Dishwashers Apply in person after 2pm Fri, Sat, Sun. Se buscan lavaplatos en el Twin Owls Steakhouse Se aplica en persona al Twin Owls Steakhouse despues de las dos de la tarde el viernes, el sabado o el domingo.

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Commercial Rentals EXECUTIVE OFFICE available for $350.00 a month at Graves Ave. Plaza. Includes all utilities (including internet),trash, taxes and insurance.

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

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Tuesday, December 4th at 6:30pm at Shepherd of the Mountains Lutheran Church, located at 2000 Ptarmigan Trail. The propose of this meeting is to inform you of a new development being proposed along the south side of Wildfire Road, to include 1789 Wildfire Road and 1851 Wildfire Road.

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