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Michael Young The Parade Director See Pages 6 & 7

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Straightening The Pipes: Effective And Efficient Town Government With Less Red Tape

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Town reviews codes and processes to help residents and businesses succeed We’ve recently heard that residents and business people have seen improvements in the Town’s processes, including our building permit processes.

We're happy to hear that, and I want to explain how your dedicated Town staff and Town Board are working to continually improve the level of service we provide you.

Author Ken Miller, in his books “We Don't Make Widgets” and “Extreme Government Makeover,” compares the complexity of government processes to plumbing. There are a number of ways to fix a plumbing problem. You can increase the pressure (work harder) and force more water through; you can increase the size of the pipes (spend more money) to get more flow; you can remove any blockages in the pipes; or, you can straighten the pipes, removing the kinks and bends that slow things down. We are looking at all the ways we can straighten the pipes to make Town government cheaper, faster and better, while trying to avoid increasing the pressure or just building bigger pipes.

I want to be very clear that straightening pipes isn't the same as cutting corners. Quality and positive outcomes are still the overarching objectives -- it's about finding the best way to get there.

The Town Board just approved its 2016 Strategic Plan with many key objectives aimed at straightening the pipes. . .

We are looking at the Town's codes and policies with an eye for making them more user-friendly and efficient with less red tape, while remaining uncompromising on the efficacy and community protection they were designed to provide. One of our top priorities is to review and revise development policies to reflect best practices.

We want to encourage quality redevelopment and community improvements while still protecting the special character that is Estes Park.

A good example is our sign code. We all want a strong sign code that safeguards the visual appearance of our community. However, some of our current restrictions are unenforceable and

extra money. How can the Town help prevent these situations? We’re working to create new, easy-to-follow educational materials, in print and online, to help people prepare and submit complete applications with adequate information – the first time around.

We want to help applicants to submit the best and most complete applications that they can produce.

The Town and Economic Development Corporation recently received a federal grant to commission Avalanche Consulting to develop an Economic Development Strategy for the Estes Valley. The Town has been carefully considering the contents of the final report. Our processes to “straighten the pipes” directly support a goal expressed in the final report: "Estes Valley government and business leaders embrace thoughtful policies and practices that help businesses succeed. This approval, both inside and outside goal focuses on policy changes and County government. The application new programs that will improve the was more like "Flat Stanley" than a govEstes Valley’s business climate, adernment form. (Ask a third grader if you dressing the needs of existing busidon't know about "Flat Stanley.") The ap- nesses and those wishing to establish plication travelled around offices for new operations in the community." weeks, waiting in staff inboxes for apWe can have a business-friendly proval. More often than we liked, an ap- community while still protecting the plication would disappear forever. So, quality of our community and the enLarimer County replaced this terribly vironment and life style we all love flawed system with an interactive, online here in Estes Park. special events application process that The adopted mission of the Town of "straightened the pipe," allowing staff to Estes Park is, "To provide high-quality, complete approvals in just a few days. reliable services for the benefit of our Since then, the Town of Estes Park and citizens, guests and employees, while the City of Loveland adopted the same being good stewards of public resystem. sources and our natural setting." This And now the Town is looking at each is a never-ending effort to grow and step in all of our processes to ensure they adapt to the dynamic needs of the add value to the end result. Otherwise, community. We can always do better. we will find a way to do it more effiWith our dedicated and skilled staff, ciently. and along with an engaged and conOnce we have clear, value-added codes structively involved citizenry, we will and efficient processes, we still rely on continue to work hard to provide, prothe responsiveness of our customer part- tect and sustain a healthy community ners. For instance, development plan ap- where we all can work, live and play. plications can be complicated, and staff We welcome your ideas and suggesreviews are often delayed when applitions so we all can straighten the pipes. cants submit incomplete or incorrect in- Learn more about the Town’s Strategic formation. We have to send it back to be Plan and the Economic Development reworked, which delays projects and Strategy at www.estes.org. costs both the customer and the Town they don't add value to the community.

For example, the current sign code would prohibit a coffee shop from using patio umbrellas that display the name of the shop. It also prohibits a flower shop from hanging flower baskets outside the shop, because that is considered advertising or signage, and could be a violation. These types of bureaucratic rules don't add value or improve our community.

In addition to the rules and regulations, we’re reviewing the processes we use to implement them. For example, when I was your Larimer County Manager, we had a special event process that was a lot like those used in other areas. The event organizer would fill out a form, and then we would route it around to almost a dozen different agencies for review and

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Bear Education Task Force Hopes New Wildlife Ordinance Will Help Save Bears Four bears euthanized in 2015 after becoming habituated to human food As bears retreat to their dens for winter, the community-led Bear Education Task Force is reviewing the challenges of a year with heavy bear activity that resulted in euthanasia of four bears. At the same time, the Task Force is actively working to educate residents on a new ordinance that can help save the lives of bears in the future.

Task Force partner agencies Colorado Parks & Wildlife (CPW), the Estes Park Police Department, Rocky Mountain National Park and YMCA of the Rockies all noted heavy bear activity and increased interactions with residents and guests in 2015. Some conflicts were avoided due to the residents' and guests' increased efforts to be bear-responsible with food and trash management.

However, four bears, including one sow

and her cub, were euthanized after repeatedly breaking into various locations across the valley in search of the human food they have been allowed to access.

At the request of property owners, CPW must attempt to trap and euthanize any bear that has broken into a home or business, or is acting aggressively toward people. Relocation is not an option. "Putting a bear down is the worst part of a wildlife manager's job, and knowing that it was preventable makes it far worse," noted CPW Area Wildlife Manager Larry Rogstad.

Careful management of trash and other attractants, like bird feeders, is critical to keeping bears wild and ultimately saving their lives. Accessible trash causes the majority of conflicts in town, putting the lives of people and bears at risk. Reducing this risk is a community issue which requires the dedication of residents, businesses and visitors alike. With that in mind, the Task Force is currently focusing its energy on educating the community on the Town's new wildlife protection ordinance with provisions for both trash and birdfeeder management.

After a lengthy public process, the Town of Estes Park adopted its first wildlife protection ordinance in September, requiring trash to be placed on the curb in hard-sided trash containers only between 6 a.m. and 7 p.m. on pick-up

day. Alternatively, a wildlife-resistant container may be used. Businesses are required to use a wildlife-resistant dumpster or enclosure. Check with providers for options, some of which may come at no added cost. Commercial containers 95-gallons or less may be used if emptied by 10 p.m. daily or contracted for overnight removal. In spite of this allowance, the Town is proposing to budget to replace all its public containers with wildlife-resistant versions in 2016.

Bird feeders must be completely inaccessible to bears from April through November (when bears are generally active). The Town ordinance will be enforced beginning April 1, 2016. Complete details are available atwww.estes.org/wildlifeprotectionordinance.

A partner on the Task Force, Larimer County is considering a similar ordinance for the unincorporated Estes Valley. County staff will discuss the proposed ordinance at Commissioner Tom Donnelly's regular citizen meeting Dec. 9 at 9 a.m. at the Estes Park Senior Center, 220 Fourth St. Citizens are encouraged to attend and participate in the discussion.

The Bear Education Task Force offers educational programs upon request, a five-minute educational video, printed and electronic materials, hands-on children's programs, and an interactive pledge and recognition program for bear-responsible businesses. Resources and tips are available at www.estes.org/wildlife. For bear questions or concerns, please contact Colorado Parks and Wildlife at 303-2917227. For bear-related emergencies, call 9-1-1.

The Bear Education Task Force was formed in 2012 after community conversations identified education as a critical pathway to improve bear and human interactions in the Estes Valley. Core participants represent the community at large, Colorado Parks and Wildlife, Larimer County, Waste Management, Association for Responsible Development, League of Women Voters, Rocky Mountain National Park, Estes Park Police Department and the Town of Estes Park.

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Street Closures In Effect For This Friday, November 27th Catch The Glow Festivities And Parade Special trolley service available on parade day The annual Catch the Glow Parade will light up downtown Estes Park beginning at 5:30 p.m. the day after Thanksgiving, Friday, Nov. 27. The parade route will begin at the West Park Center and travel east on Elkhorn Avenue. At 5 p.m. the Estes Park Police Department will close Elkhorn Avenue. The parade will turn right at the U.S. 36/U.S. 34 intersection,

traveling to Colorado Hwy. 7 and continuing to the Fourth Street entrance of the Fairgrounds at Stanley Park where the parade ends.

Downtown loading zones will be closed the night of Nov. 26 in preparation for the parade. Additional parking spaces in the municipal parking lot adjacent to Elkhorn Avenue and the library will be designated Accessible Parking only for parade day.

Side streets along the parade route remain open during the parade, but access to the parade route will be prohibited until the parade passes and pedestrians are clear of the roadway.

Motorists will not be able to leave parking lots along the parade route until the parade has passed. To bypass the downtown area, motorists may use alternate routes including the Moccasin bypass, Graves Avenue, Community Drive, U.S. 36 to Mall Road, U.S. 34/Big Thompson Avenue, Manford Avenue to Community Drive, and Wonderview Avenue. Wonderview Avenue will serve as an alternative to downtown for eastbound traffic on U.S. 34 and westbound traffic from U.S. 36.

The Elkhorn Express trolley will pro-

vide service from the Fairgrounds Parkn-Ride to the Estes Park Visitor Center to Bond Park on Elkhorn Avenue from 12 p.m. until 8 p.m. This loop takes about 20 minutes during normal traffic. The trolley will suspend service during the parade to join the floats. Guests and local residents are encouraged to use the free parking at the Estes Park Visitor Center and catch the trolley to avoid parking difficulties downtown during these events. For more information, Kirby Hazelton/ EPNEWS contact the Estes Park Visitor Center at 970-5779900 or visit www.estes.org/shuttles.

Be sure to check out additional paradeday events from 12 p.m. until 4 p.m. in Bond Park. Visit Santa’s Workshop on Saturday, Nov. 28 from 12 to 4 p.m. at the Estes Park Event Center. This free, holiday- themed event is open to the public.

Learn more at www.estes.org/events and www.VisitEstesPark.com. To receive Town news and/or meeting agendas in your email inbox, please visit www.estes.org/subscribe.

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Let's 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. 2. and complete your decorating by Dec. 11. We recommend keeping your 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 and events@estes.org by Dec. 2 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, like Charlie Brown's Christmas tree b. All-American moderation, like Ralphie's house in A Christmas Story c. Over the top, like Clark Griswold's house on Christmas Vacation

Decorations from previous years. Photos by Estes Park News, Kris & Gary Hazelton

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Mayor Will Hold Monthly Coffee-Chat December 2 Estes Park Mayor Bill Pinkham invites community members to join him for the upcoming CoffeeChat with the Mayor on Wednesday, December 2 at 8 a.m. at the Estes Park Senior Center, 220 Fourth Street. Residents are encouraged to engage in an open and informal discussion of local projects and issues with Town officials. Coffee and pastries are provided. Meetings are the

first Wednesday of each month at 8 a.m. at the Senior Center.

For more information, contact the Town of Estes Park Public Information Office at 970-577-3701. To receive Town news in your email inbox, visit www.estes.org. More Town news is available at www.facebook.com/townofestesparkco and www.twitter.com/townofestespark

1A Sales Tax Funds Pavement Conditions Assessment To Guide Future Road Repairs The Town of Estes Park’s new Pavement Manager is conducting a detailed evaluation of the condition of local streets. Kelly Stallworth began the project in October. Working with an engineering consultant, he has completed nearly half of the 59 miles of townowned streets. Inspections are expected to be complete by December, at which time Stallworth will continue building a detailed database for the Pavement Management System, which will guide the Town in planning road repairs over the coming decade. Public Works Director Greg Muhonen commented, “We’re excited to have Kelly on board and watch his steady progress on this long- anticipated project.” The staff position and assessment are funded by Ballot Issue 1A sales tax revenues.

The Pavement Management System will help staff determine the best methods to extend the life of a roadway, model future conditions based on current funding, and ultimately prioritize which roads need attention soonest.

Muhonen commented, “The system is a critical guide for us, but maintaining flexibility in our plans is also important.”

He continued, “We can do more with public funds when we maintain the ability to redirect funds to unexpected dam-

age repairs or when we can partner with other projects that create opportunities to alter the timing of needed road repairs.” For example, the Town recently repaired Scott Avenue after heavy industrial traffic damaged the road significantly during phase one of the Fish Creek Corridor flood repairs.

The Town’s goal is to reach a systemwide average pavement condition index of at least 70 percent by the sunset of the 1A sales tax in 2024. This is considered a best practice for municipalities. With half the roads assessed, the running average is approximately 64 percent. This number will change as the assessment continues and it will change constantly as the roads age.

Using 1A sales tax revenues and the Town’s existing streets improvement funds, the Town made several additional strides to improve the system in 2015.

Repairs to Scott Avenue and Stanley Avenue were completed in October, while The Patcher repaired nearly 2,000 potholes across town over the summer and fall. Using The Patcher, a single operator performs the work of a three-person crew, at a rate approximately six times faster and at one-third of the cost of the conventional repair method. Dry Gulch Road reconstruction was rescheduled for 2016 after the Town was unable to secure a contractor in 2015.

For more information, contact the Public Works Department at 970-577-3587.

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Catch The Glow Parade Director Michael Young Outdoes Himself Once Again!

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The 27 Annual "Catch the Glow" Parade will brighten downtown Estes Park this Friday, Nov. 27 (the day after Thanksgiving) starting at 5:30 p.m.

Estes Park is extremely lucky to have as Parade Director once again, the very creative and multi-talented Michael Young at the helm.

Michael and his crew started working on the parade floats in Barn W at the Fairgrounds at Stanley Park mid Sept.

On Monday night, the Town Events staff organized a special sneak peek of the floats for parade sponsors. For this event, Michael had to have five floats done early this week. These floats were wheeled over to the event center for a special gathering where sponsors got the chance to meet Michael, preview their floats and talk to him about his inspiration for this year’s creations.

Michael said this job is truly a labor of love for him. One of the new floats this year is Spruce the dragon on his “No Peeking” float. Michael said, “I knew I had to build a dragon first and foremost for this parade as one of our new floats.

Then I thought, What would a dragon be doing at Christmas? Guarding presents of course! Spruce was foremost in my mind, so I built him first. He’s huge, made out of nine pieces, covered with green scales and bright red wings! He’s got a very wise, knowing expression and he has his foot on top of a giant gift, guarding it from being opened early. I hope the kids are enthralled with him.”

Parade goers might remember “Nick the Sock Monkey” from last year.

Michael likes to keep the parade fresh and no float character is ever around for more than two years. Good old “Nick the Sock Monkey is now an adorable Raggedy Ann doll on a float with other children’s toys such as a yellow ducky pull toy and a Santa Claus Jack in the box.

Michael said, “I make all of these floats with the children in mind, if I can grab them, I’ve got the adults, who are all really just kids at heart!”

“I try to capture a lot of different areas of Christmas with my floats, the fantasy, the lights and the colors of childhood. I want every float to distract every one from the float before, and the float after.

I want them to be enthralled with the float in front of them at the time and

then have the next float ‘wow’ them all over again!”

Michael wanted to make sure he thanked his crew of helpers, Matt Lemke, Jesse Shull, Aimee Sawlaw, Matt Boyd, Lexy Jacobson and Paula Martin.

He said, “Without this incredible team, I would have nothing to build with. These guys find trailers for the floats to go on, build decks to give me a nice, smooth surface, attach all the pieces, find generators, connect wiring, organize the sponsors and drivers and musicians, find my supplies at the lowest prices, give me constant moral support and are literally the backbone of the parade. I also want to thank Lonnie Erskine who is our volunteer coordinator. Thank you guys from the bottom of my heart!”

Michael pointed out that he always chooses a mountain theme for his floats that makes them unique to Estes Park.

This parade is like no other, and very worth your while to come see the Catch the Glow parade this year, or any year!

This year, the parade will feature over 40 units including 21 floats, marching bands, service vehicles, and much more.

Prior to the night-time parade, beginning at noon this Friday, children can visit with Santa and enjoy hay rides near Bond Park. Whimsical characters and festive carolers will entertain throughout the downtown area all afternoon. Then, at 5:30 p.m., the Catch the Glow Parade will feature thousands of tiny twinkling lights, storybook figures, angels, snowmen, marching bands, entertainers, wildlife characters and of course, Santa ends the parade! And don’t forget, the weekend of fun extends as Santa's Workshop takes over the Estes Park Events Complex on Saturday. Santa will be at his workshop to entertain kids with many fun, hands-on holiday themed activities! From 12-4 p.m. kids can see the Catch the Glow Parade floats up-close, decorate kid-friendly trees, create their own gingerbread house from the candy construction station, ride in the barrel train, get creative at Santa's construction work station, and much more!

From Michael, “Please take the time to bring your family downtown to enjoy the Catch the Glow parade. I guarantee everyone will have a great time! Come to Estes and enjoy your holiday season!”

See our special interviews with Michael Young on our website at epnews.com or on our Facebook page.

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Estes Park Archives Program This Saturday

Estes Park treasurers surface in the strangest places, even at the annual Gary, Indiana, community flea market. Photo courtesy Estes Park Archives

Without question, 2015 was a banner year in the decade-long "crusade" of the Estes Park Archives for material related to early Estes Park. The first color photographs of Enos Mills and the Rocky Mountains, the first visitors' diaries, early letters mailed from short-lived area post offices, and some of the original Estes Park advertising pamphlets were among the items unearthed and added to the collection over the course of the past 11 months.

Much of this success is attributable to the power of the internet, in particular the searchable nature and online reach of the digital version of the Estes Park News.

A recent Estes Park News mention of the discovery of a Lord Dunraven journal in Vancouver, British Columbia, from an 1879 hunting trip, for example, was happened upon by a Nova Scotia resident searching for information on a related journal in their possession from an 1876 expedition. As a result, where before this year Estes Park had no Dunraven journals to examine first-hand, it now has two.

The acquisition in February of stagecoach-era Burlington Railroad pamphlets on Estes Park (listed on Ebay by a Florida estate sale "picker"), the purchase

in August of the first experimental color work of Estes Park photographer Frank Byerly (essentially from a "cold-call" to Utah after a potential descendant's phone number was located online), and the almost criminally-cheap steal of a cache of original Rocky Mountain Parks Transportation Company advertising brochures (sitting in a neglected heap on a junk table at a community-wide flea market in Gary, Indiana, just this past weekend), demonstrates the range of items that turn up over the course of a year with a little bit of luck and a lot of internet persistence. It is additional proof that much of Estes Park's history resides in private hands, unrecognized and far distant from Estes Park.

While many of the individual items acquired this year have been used to illustrate earlier talks, this Saturday, November 28, will be the first time these treasures will all be available in the same room at the same time for study and discussion. Join the Estes Park Archives at their downtown shop on 250 Moraine Avenue this Saturday at 1:00 p.m. for a one-hour program, including free pumpkin pie and coffee. Reservations are not required, and the general public is always invited. Call 970-215-2111 for more details.

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epnews.com Last week, prior to the Thanksgiving meal, we gobbled and clucked about how to make gravy to accompany the rest of the turkey dinner. One overzealous reader responded immediately: You forgot some critical steps for those of us who live on a farm: 1. Raise the turkey 2. Catch the turkey 3. Kill the turkey (too graphic for a general audience) 4. Remove feathers 5. Gut the turkey (again, too graphic) 6. Cook the turkey 7. Serve the turkey 8. Give thanks—and give thanks again— and be grateful for your family and friends 9. Post on Facebook.

I can’t wait for the day when we look back at this era and say, “Eee gads, remember Facebook?�

Others will roll their eyes and reply, “Sure glad we don’t do that anymore!� the same way some people talk of Disco dancing and driving Ford Pintos.

The tryptophan from the Thanksgiving feast has worn off by now. Today we stand in front of the mirror, assessing the poundage accumulated from yesterday’s indulgence. All of those marshmallows on top of the sweet potatoes. All of that luscious whipped cream on the pumpkin pie. Does anyone else look at her reflection today and think of a Shmoo?

Even though I love the word Shmoo, one reader pointed out that I only used it four times in last week’s column. “I figured you would have found at least four more places to inject it. Example: Don’t forget the two kinds of canned cranberry.

Some like the whole berry in the sauce and some the shmoo cranberry jelly.�

I didn’t know what he was talking about. Come to find out, Shmoos love to be eaten! Cartoonist Al Capp, Shmoo creator said, “When you look at one as though you'd like to eat it, it dies of sheer ecstasy.� Knowing this, imagine how good Shmoo cranberry jelly would be!

The Shmoo has become my new best friend! Here is why I love the squishy

bowling pin-looking thing (I am unabashedly quoting directly from Wikipedia): Cartoonist Al Capp ascribed to the Shmoo the following curious characteristics: • Shmoos are delicious to eat, and are eager to be eaten. If a human looks at one hungrily, it will happily immolate itself — either by jumping into a frying pan, after which they taste like chicken, or into a broiling pan, after which they taste like steak. When roasted they taste like pork, and when baked they taste like catfish.

Raw, they taste like oysters on the halfshell. • They also produce eggs (neatly packaged), milk (bottled, grade-A), and butter—no churning required. Their pelts make perfect boot leather or house timber, depending on how thick you slice it. • They have no bones, so there's absolutely no waste. Their eyes make the best suspender buttons, and their whiskers make perfect toothpicks. In short, they are simply the perfect ideal of a subsistence agricultural herd animal. • They reproduce asexually and are incredibly prolific, multiplying exponentially faster than rabbits. They require no sustenance other than air. • Naturally gentle, they require minimal care, and are ideal playmates for young children. The frolicking of Shmoon is so entertaining (such as their staged "shmoosical comedies") that people no longer feel the need to watch television or go to the movies.

When I step up to the mirror after a big Thanksgiving meal and see the shape of a Shmoo looking back at me, I give thanks.

These happy little creatures that move like mercury blobs are ecstatic, selfless and generous. It’s better than resembling a bald Iggle. (If you don’t know what a bald Iggle is, look an elder in the eye and ask him. He’ll tell you the truth.)

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

Quota Club Mailbox Now Functioning Again For reasons unknown, it appears that the Quota Club’s mailbox at the Estes Park Post Office has been unavailable since July and all mail since then has been returned to senders.

If you have mailed a request or a letter to Quota Club of Estes Park and it was returned to you, please feel free to resend it now. Members of Quota Club apologize for the confusion and returned mail.

Quota Club of Estes Park, P.O. 1273, Estes Park, CO 80517.

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EPMC Celebrates National Home Care And Hospice Month

By: Kerrie Hill

More than 11 million Americans receive home-delivered health care daily from nearly 1 million caregivers throughout the United States. Estes Park Home Health Care and Hospice of the Estes Valley, a department of the Estes Park Medical Center, joins in the nationwide celebration of National Home Care and Hospice Month.

Estes Park Home Health Care staff consists of highly trained registered nurses, physical, occupational, and speech therapists, social workers, and certified nursing assistants who work under physician’s orders. “We have an incredible staff who work with families right here in the Estes Valley. They deliver exceptional care which allows families to stay together,” said Sarah Bosko, Director of Home Care and Hospice. “We encourage the community to learn more about Home Health Care and Hospice and the services that are offered. We provide services ranging from basic assistance with daily living to advanced medical treatments. Our Home Health and Hospice staff and volunteers know people are healthier and happier when they can remain independent at home.”

Hospice of the Estes Valley treats the person instead of the disease; focuses on the family instead of just the individual; and emphasizes quality of life. Hospice care allows patients and their families to experience the end of life together, in the comfort and security of home. Hospice uses the combined knowledge and skills

of an interdisciplinary team of professionals including physicians, nurse, home care aides, social works, spiritual counselors, and volunteers. One of the major benefits of hospice is that the team works with the patient and family to value life and to accept dying as a natural process which is a profoundly personal experience for the patient and the family. Hospice nurses can help answer questions about the end of life, caring for the patient; social workers help with anticipatory grief and unresolved issues that may be bothering family and the patient; the hospice’s chaplains can assist the family and the patient with spiritual questions or end of life ceremonies.

Estes Park Home Health Care and Hospice of the Estes Valley are Medicare/Medicaid certified and licensed by the State of Colorado. They are the only Medicare certified home care and hospice agency in the Estes Valley. What sets them apart is their commitment to meeting and exceeding the highest standard of quality care and compassion for the patient and their family.

“Hope is a journey, not a destination; its value lies in the exploration. Hope is the way we live life, and the journey of hope should last until we end. Our thinking is limited; we only see hope in a cure, and we feel hopeless when we believe there is none. The dying, however, see the value of living hopefully rather than hopelessly, and that is why they choose hope as their companion on the final journey. David Kessler, Life Lessons For more information regarding Estes Park Home Health Care and Hospice of the Estes Valley, call 970-586-2273.

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Free Family Night Christmas Party!

December Meeting Money in Politics and Amending the Constitution to be Focus of LWVEP December Meeting The League of Women Voters of Estes Park will meet on December 16 from 10 a.m. to noon at the library to hear presentations on work done by the National League of Women Voters on Money in Politics and Amending the Constitution. These are both studies undertaken nationally to develop consensus positions for Leagues across the country to use as a basis for advocacy.

The study on Money in Politics focuses on updating the League's position on campaign finance, specifically the rights of individuals and organizations, under the First Amendment, to express their political views through independent expenditures and the finance of election campaign activities. The study on Amending the Constitution focuses on the process for amending the Constitution, as well as the considerations for evaluating proposed amendments.

More information about this meeting will be forthcoming in December, but please save the date to hear more about these important issues.

Wildlife Responder Available To Help

Knowledge, experience, skills to assist and educate individuals with and about wildlife encounters/situations. Specialty is elk, deer, bears, mountain lions. Part of Rocky Mtn. Cat Conservancy Research. If you see a kill site, call asap, or if you want more information or help with a wildlife situation, call Jayne the “Bear Lady” at 303-823-9427 or 970-685-8756.

Tax Prep Volunteers Needed AARP Tax-Aide Program is accepting applications for volunteers to assist local senior and low income taxpayers in preparing their 2015 income taxes.

Training will be provided in January and volunteers are certified by AARP/IRS. Tax preparation is from February 1st through April 15th. Deadline for application is December 18, 2015. Please call Ivan at 586-5275 or Pat at 586-5417 if interested.

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

Santa Claus is coming! December will be a potluck with ham and dessert provided. Please bring a side dish to share.

There will be a holiday performance by the Star Flower Dance Company, a fun program for the whole family!

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

Family Night is held at the Community Church of the Rockies, 1700 Brodie Avenue. Reservations are required by Dec 7. For reservations please contact Kristen Berg: 970-646-5840 or kberg@evics.org.

Fiesta Navideña Noche de familia Diciembre 10, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Evento sin costo Papa Noel ya viene! En Diciembre la cena es un potluck, se provee el jamón y postre, traer acompañamiento. También tenemos una presentación de danza por parte de la compañía Starflower un programa divertido para toda la familia!

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

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

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Mountain Strong For Nonprofits Encourages Your Participation In International Giving Day On Tuesday, December 1 #GivingTuesday, a day of international giving, inspires personal philanthropy and encourages bigger, better and smarter charitable giving during the holiday season, showing that the world truly gives as good as it gets. The fourth annual #GivingTuesday will take place on December 1, 2015– the Tuesday after Thanksgiving.

Where did the idea come from? The retail industry has long benefited from seasonal shopping that symbolically kicks off with “Black Friday” – a day that has since inspired “Small Business Saturday” and “Cyber Monday.” #GivingTuesday, then, serves as a celebratory, fully connected day to kick off the giving season, when many make their holiday and end-of-year charitable gifts. #GivingTuesday brings together diverse networks of people, large corporations, small businesses and nonprofits across an ever-expanding range of new media

to raise money and goods for charity • Get together with friends or neighbors to start a #GivingTuesday tradition • Take a photo with your giving message (why you give, who you support, who you pledge to give to), tag it #unselfie and #givingtuesday and upload to your Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook from now until Dec. 1 Ways for Local Businesses to Get Involved: • Launch a special campaign to support your favorite cause • Organize an employee volunteer day at a local nonprofit • Match your employees’ donations on that day • Commit a portion of proceeds on #GivingTuesday to your favorite cause • Offer your customers the chance to add a donation to their purchase on #GivingTuesday

platforms to encourage and amplify small acts of kindness in the service of changing our world for the better. Last year, more than 30,000 organizations in 68 countries came together to celebrate #GivingTuesday. #GivingTuesday is not a new giving platform, but rather a call to action to celebrate giving and encourage more, better and smarter giving during the Holiday Season. Coinciding with the Thanksgiving Holiday and the kickoff of the holiday shopping season, #GivingTuesday inspires people to take collaborative action to improve their local communities, give back in better, smarter ways to the charities and causes they support and help create a better world.

Ways for Estes Park to Get Involved: • Share the http://www.mtnstrongnonprofits.org/givingtuesday webpage with your friends and family, encouraging them to pick a Mountain Strong nonprofit to receive a gift of time, talent &/or treasure • Organize a food/clothing/toy drive, consignment sale or holiday goods sale

• Donate a portion of sales to a charity on #GivingTuesday For more information on #GivingTuesday, like the Estes Park Nonprofit Resource Center’s Facebook page (www.facebook.com/epnonprofit) and visit the Mountain Strong #GivingTuesday webpage (www.mtnstrongnonprofits.org/givingtuesday)

December Child Developmental Screening ¿Sabe usted si el crecimiento y desarrollo de su hijo es el normal? El Distrito Escolar de Estes Park tendrá el martes, 1 de diciembre 9 a.m.-12:00 p.m. su próximo evento “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.

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 Tuesday, December 1st from 9:00 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.

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Help Estes Park Learning Place On Giving Tuesday The Estes Park Learning Place believes that education is the key that unlocks dreams.

The Learning Place is participating in a worldwide movement called #GivingTuesday, a global day that celebrates philanthropy, a day of giving in the midst of Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Held annually on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, it’s a day to help us focus on the things that are really important during the holidays, serving and giving back to our neighbors and communities.

“It costs $96 to provide a one hour tutoring session for our students. But the most we change a family is $48. Most

matching gift for #GivingTuesday. That means if you donate $96 on December 1st, it will be doubled and provide the full cost of 2 tutoring session for students. If they are able to raise $5000 with the addition of the matching gift, they will be able to provide that 50% scholarship for over 200 tutoring sessions in 2016, making an enormous impact and allowing them to #UnlockTheDream for students.

For more information, or to join The Learning Place’s #GivingTuesday initiative, please visit www.eplearningplace.org. You can also find more information on their Face-

folks don’t realize we provide a 50% scholarship to every student” reports Jeff Abel, Board President. “Additional scholarships are also available based on income. Some students could pay as little as $5 a session. We’re able to do this because of the generous support of the Estes Park community.”

On #GivingTuesday you have a unique opportunity to join The Learning Place and #UnlockTheDream. A group of generous donors have pledged $5000 as a

book page at www.facebook.com/estesparklearningplace, or on Twitter a @eplearningplace.

You can find #GivingTuesday artwork at http://www.givingtuesday.org/logos/ or you can use the attached images.

Estes Park Special Olympics Offers Bowling Fun

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

We are looking to expand the program here with more athletes. Sports that we offer throughout the year are bowling, snowshoeing, bocce ball, golf, gymnastics. Once we get enough athletes, we will expand to offer team sports. See our Facebook page at Estes Park Special Olympics or call Audri Smith at 970405-1397 or email epspecialolympics@yahoo.com

Woman’s Club December Meeting The Estes Park Woman's Club will meet Wednesday, December 9th, at 11:30 a.m. at the Stanley Hotel for the $25 luncheon. The luncheon will be followed by our annual Christmas season's choral music performed by the Mountaineers. Reservations may be made by calling Pat Pickering 586-5510.

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Free Workshop Intro To Fundraising Planning The Estes Park Nonprofit Resource ing plan. You'll learn how to: Center presents the free workshop Intro- •Conduct an assets inventory duction to Fundraising Planning – a fa•Develop a case statement cilitated webinar •Identify potenon Tuesday, Detial funding partcember 1 from ners.

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It’s time to dig through your collection and round up your best chili recipe for some serious competition.

Winterfest 2016 needs competitors for the Saturday, Jan. 16 and Sunday, Jan. 17 event.

In conjunction with The Town of Estes Park, the Rotary Club of Estes Park is coordinating the Chili Competition and seeking entrants for this event.

“Is Your Chili the Best?”competition will divided into three categories: Restaurants, Nonprofit Organizations and Individuals. Saturday is Red Chili competition day and Sunday will feature Green or White Chili chefs. Prizes

will be awarded for each category on both days.

“You are welcome to enter on either day or both. Come and be a part of the fun and share your favorite chili with the world!” said Rotarian Peter Sinnott, who is coordinating the competition.

For additional information and an entry form please contact: Restaurants: Deborah Delaney, ddelaney@bvcu.org Nonprofits: Scott Thompson, Scott@EstesParkRealEstate.com Individuals: Larry Williams, lwilli5442@yahoo.com or Peter Sinnott, psinnott22@gmail.com

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Brad Fitch And Friends Present “Rocky Mountain Christmas” This Saturday At The Stanley Hotel

Estes Park Repertoire Theatre Company’s Next Production “Sex Please We’re Sixty!” is the next production of the Estes Park Repertoire Theatre Company. The American farce is by Michael and Susan Parker and is now in rehearsal.

The cast of Tim McLemore as “Bud Davis,” Christann Higley as “Mrs. Stancliffe,” Michael Dzik as “Henry Mitchell,” Nadine Strieb as “Victoria Ambrose,” Elizabeth Potter as “Hillary Hudson,” and C.J. Jensen as “Charmaine Beauregard.” is hard at work learning lines and stage movements of the two act play.

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

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

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

Watch for future updates and ads with information of curtain times and ticket sale dates and information. Additional update stories will appear from time to time.

EPRTC thanks all of our supporters for their support over our 6+ years of plays.

and religious music. A graduate of Estes Park High School and Colorado State University, she has been performing since childhood with her brothers, Brad and Doug.

Estes Park’s own “Cowboy” Brad Fitch has been playing professionally since age 15. Though he still makes his home in Estes Park, he performs nationally and has recorded 20 albums featuring his original songs. Having been a member of several other popular performing and recording acts including the Arizona and Rocky Mountain Oprys, the Elktones and his own TropiCowboy Band, Fitch has amassed an impressive repertoire spanning several genres of popular music.

During the past dozen years, Fitch has also performed John Denver tribute concerts to benefit non-profit and service organizations throughout the western United States. He performed traditional cowboy music for the President of the United States during his 2001 visit to Colorado. Fitch received an outstanding community service award from the Estes Park Sunrise Rotary Club in 2006. He performed during the 2008 Democratic National Convention and was presented the Hawaii Music Award in 2009. Fitch was commissioned to write the official theme song of Rocky Mountain National Park’s 2015 centennial.

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The public is welcome as Brad Fitch hosts a special Christmas concert in the MacGregor Room at the Stanley Hotel this Saturday, Nov. 28 at 7 p.m. Fitch will be joined by Johnny Neill (violin), Eamonn Morris (cello and bass) and Melinda Morris (voice) for a performance of Christmas classics, John Denver favorites and songs from his new Christmas album.

“Everyone is invited to join us to hear the unique instrumental and vocal arrangements we have put together for this concert,” Fitch said. “It will be a great way to begin the holiday season and is truly a special event.”

Advance tickets ($15) are available on

line at www.cowboybrad.com or by calling (480) 277-5985. Tickets will also be sold at the door ($20).

The program will begin at 7 p.m.

Johnny Neill, of Denver, is one of the most in-demand fiddle players in Colorado. He is wellversed in various musical styles including western swing, country, cowboy, bluegrass, classical and jazz. He has played in influential bands all over the western United States ranging from country groups to classical orchestras.

Johnny was named the Western Music Association’s Instrumentalist of the Year for 2013.

Eamonn Morris, has played professionally with numerous bands and honors ensembles, all while being a full-time student. An accomplished bass player and cellist, he is a founding member of the Boulder-based jazz-fusion groups Third Circle and The Mosaic. As a bassist, he is equally skilled at the standard fingerstyle approach and the more idiosyncratic pick style technique derived from jazz greats.

While Melinda Morris’s current favorite instrument is voice, she has studied and performed on piano, flue, piccolo, alto saxophone, electric bass, mandolin and mountain dulcimer. Her musical influences range from bluegrass to classical

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25 Years Of Discovery With NASA’s Hubble Telescope This Sat. Nov. 28 Estes Park Memorial Observatory open house and Estes Valley Astronomical Society (EVAS) monthly meeting. This is a free public open house/star night at the observatory. The goal of EVAS is to promote amateur astronomy and education in the Estes valley.

Our guest speaker for this Saturday, November 28, 2015 will be Dr. Dennis

Ebbets. The title of his talk will be “Twenty five years of discovery with NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope.”

This public lecture and slide show will describe the design and construction of the Hubble Space Telescope, its launch into orbit, and its use by astronomers here on Earth. In order to support a twenty five year mission NASA conducted service missions with the now retired space shuttles every few years to make repairs and to install updated equipment. Astronauts visited the telescope in 1993, 1997, 1999, 2002 and 2009. We will discuss the repairs and upgrades which were made, and how they have enhanced the capabilities of the observatory. A particularly important mission was the first one, during which the Corrective Optics Space Telescope Axial Replacement, COSTAR was installed to improve the image quality of the telescope. We will discuss some of the important scientific results obtained with Hubble during its lifetime. Examples include planets in our solar system, the formation of new stars and possibly solar systems in the process of forming around very young stars. Debris from

exploding stars and infant galaxies in the far reaches of the universe have also been photographed by Hubble. Discussion and questions about the telescope and its scientific program will be welcomed.

Dennis Ebbets spent the majority of his thirty-seven year professional career involved with NASA’s space astronomy

projects. His academic credentials include a BS in Physics from West Virginia Wesleyan College and a PhD in Astrophysics from the University of Colorado, Boulder. Positions at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, the Space Telescope Science Institute, Baltimore, and at Ball Aerospace in Boulder were devoted to the Hubble Space Telescope, its science instruments, science programs and servicing missions. During nearly thirty years at Ball he worked on the development of three instruments for Hubble, and design studies for many other NASA missions.

Since retiring from Ball in 2015 Dennis has remained active with education and public outreach activities and serving on committees for NASA’s Astrophysics Division.

The observatory is just north of the high school at 1600 Manford Ave. Park in the teacher’s parking lot between the high school and the observatory. The doors will open at 7:00 p.m. and the meeting will start at 7:30 p.m. The presentation, including a question and answer period, lasts about 90 minutes. After the presentation, weather permitting, we will look through our new 16 inch dome telescope at various celestial objects.

Information about the meeting can be found on the observatory website at: www.AngelsAbove.Org

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Estes Arts District Elects 1st Board of Directors

Claudia Farber, Cydney Springer, Lars Sage, Karen McPherson, Craig Soderberg, Pat Nelson, Greg Miles. Not pictured, Dawn Normali & Bill Pinkham. Courtesy photo

After an open application process and a full-evening interview session--during which candidates offered prepared answers to significant questions about their contribution ideas--nine directors were elected to the Estes Arts District's first board. Claudia Farber, Craig Soderberg, Cydney Springer, Dawn Normali, Greg Miles, Karen McPherson, Lars Sage, Pat Nelson, and Mayor Bill Pinkham are excited to begin working toward the EAD's mission and vision.

Earlier this year, an Estes community task force and later a steering committee established the Estes Arts District, a Colorado non-profit organization. The Estes Arts District's mission is to cultivate excitement, promote interaction, and create memorable experiences through creative endeavors for the betterment of the Estes Valley. Its vision seeks to enhance the town's position as a lively and diverse arts destination, one that will drive economic growth, enrich the quality of life, and build upon the Estes Valley’s rich cultural heritage.

The Board faces a number of important challenges. Several are in the "high priority" category such as finalizing the drafted EAD by-laws and creating a strategic plan which will fund and sus-

tain the district. In March 2016, the EAD will again apply for a Colorado Creative Arts designation. Estes Park just missed being selected to receive this designation two years ago. The EAD has completed additional requirements such as setting up a website and formalizing its structure and boundaries. Although the Colorado Creative Industries requires a creative arts district to be a “walk-able, neighborhood area” (please see district map at www.estesartsdistrict.org/district-map.html), the EAD's goal is to unite all artists and art organizations in this mountain community including those in Estes Park outlying, Allenspark, Glen Haven, Pinewood Springs, and Rocky Mountain National Park.

Additional EAD projects on the horizon are completing an artist and creative industry database, setting up an events calendar, organizing a downtown Art Trek, and providing "services" such as art and business education classes. To offer input on these and other EAD options, please complete the survey on their website: www.estesartsdistrict.org/provideyour-input.html.

There is much to do, and the newly elected EAD directors have rolled up their sleeves.

The Gift Of Music Young Artists and Scholars Group have teamed up with Highland Music Center to gift full scholarships to local youth who wish to learn a musical instrument. Scholarship applications may be picked up at Highland Music Center located in the Old Church Shops or by calling the Music Center at 970-577-9532. The Center is not limited to youth lessons and teaches music to all ages and ranges of skills and instruments.

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

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

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

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

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December Art Spa: Clever Holiday Cards The Town of Estes Park’s Senior Services Division continues to offer Art Spa on the second Tuesday of each month.

December’s Art Spa will take place on Tuesday, December 8 at the Estes Park Senior Center, 220 Fourth Street from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. The cost for each class is $5 for members of Estes Park Senior Citizens Center, Inc. or $7 for non-members. All materials are provided and no artistic experience is necessary. Advanced registration is required.

Beth Headley, Senior Services Program Coordinator, will lead the class.

For December’s project participants will learn to create holiday cards using simple materials that can be found around

the house. “Upcycling” magazines, buttons, ribbon, wrapping paper, and cardboard are great ways to impress your friends and family without spending a fortune at the craft store. Art Spa proj-

epnews.com ects are specially designed to help participants relax and encourage creative expression.

For more information, please contact the Estes Park Senior Center at (970) 586-2996 or visit the Center at 220 Fourth Street, Monday through Friday

between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Please visit the Senior Center website at www.estes.org/seniorcenter. To receive Senior Services news in your e-mail inbox, please e-mail lmitchell@estes.org.

Decorate The Senior Center Annual Event It’s that time of year – save the date for the annual holiday decorating party at the Estes Park Senior Center, 220 Fourth Street. Drop in on Friday, December 4 at 9:00 a.m. and enjoy fresh baked goods, hot coffee and tea, hot chocolate and loads of good company during this holiday Susan Robertson and Jeannie Mertz also time together. Particishare in the holiday fun. pants will be placing and decorating trees and hanging a variety of décor in the dining room and activity areas. It’s lots of fun and many hands always make light work!

For more information, please contact the Estes Park Senior Center at (970) 586-2996 or visit the Center at 220 Fourth Street, Monday through Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Please visit the Senior Services website at www.estes.org/seniorcenter. To receive Senior Services news in your e-mail inPeggy MacKay seems to enjoy the box, please e-mail lmitchell@estes.org. holiday decorating party!

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Santa Claus Is Coming To The Old Church Shops Santa Claus is coming to town and making himself available for photos. The Old Church Shops continues an Estes Park tradition with the arrival of Santa Claus on Friday Nov. 27th at 11 a.m. Santa will be posing for pictures beginning this weekend and continuing through Christmas.

"Bring your own cameras!" Santa says. Although Santa will be posing for pictures and taking gift requests, no photo prints will be available on site. Instead, everyone is encouraged to bring their own cameras and take as many pictures as they like. The cost is free. To help defray the cost of elves and

costumes, Santa suggests a $10 donation in lieu of a sitting fee. Well behaved children and pets are both encouraged to come take their picture with Santa.

Long time Estes resident, Brian Mayr will take the reigns this year as Santa's helper.

Mayr, with a degree in Early Childhood Development and a love of theatrics, has taken to the task with enthusiasm. "We are making memories and having fun!," Mayr says.

"It's the role of a lifetime. A 'bucketlist' item for me. I'm excited for the opportunity and wanted to make sure everyone could afford to come out and see Santa. Merry Christmas."

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ESTES PARK HAPPENINGS

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

Nov. 27 – Dec. 11, 2015 EVENTS Nov. 27, Dec. 4 & 11: Festive Fridays: Shop Local Festivities. Throughout the Village of Estes Park.

Nov. 27: Catch the Glow Christmas Parade & Celebration. Bond Park & on Elkhorn Ave. 12-4pm, Parade at 5:30pm Nov. 28: Holiday House Christmas Bazaar. Estes Park Conference Center at Rocky Mountain Park Inn. 9am-3pm Nov. 28: Santa's Workshop. Estes Park Events Center. 12-4pm Dec. 1 & 8: Free 5K Group Run. Starts at the Stanley Hotel. 6pm

Dec. 11: Will Thomas. Acoustic.

Snowy Peaks Winery. 4pm

Nov. 28: Brad Fitch and Friends present Rocky Mountain Christmas.

Country and Holiday. Stanley Hotel: MacGregor Room. 7pm

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

Nov. 29: Estes Park Music Festival: Cobus du Toit. Flute. Community Church of the Rockies. 2pm Nov. 29: Neal Whitlock. Acoustic Folk & Country. Rock Inn. 6pm Dec. 2: Matthew Gurnsey. Celtic.

Marys Lake Lodge. 6pm Dec. 2: Open Mic. Lonigans. 9pm

Dec. 4: Holiday Gallery Celebration.

Aspen & Evergreen. 5-7pm

Dec. 3: Open Bluegrass Jam. Rock Inn. 6pm

Dec. 4: Christmas Celebration.

Images of RMNP. 5:30-7:00pm

Dec. 3: Mountain Town Trio. Classic Rock. Estes Park Resort. 6pm

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

Fri. & Sat. 10-4pm.

Dec. 4: Will Thomas. Acoustic.

Snowy Peaks Winery. 4pm

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

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

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

Dec. 6: Holiday Extravaganza.

Houseware vendors. 600 Moraine Ave. Event Center. 2pm

Dec. 5: Oratorio Society of Estes Park. High School Auditorium. 2pm.

Dec. 4 & 5: Karaoke. Lonigans. 9pm

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

Crags Lodge. 5-8pm

Dec. 5: Mountain Town Trio. Classic Rock. Marys Lake Lodge. 6pm

MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT

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

Nov. 27: Reintarnation. Bluegrass.

Rock Inn. 8:30pm Nov. 27 & 28: Karaoke. Lonigans. 9pm Nov. 28: James Davis. Spanish & Classical Guitar. Twin Owls Steakhouse. 6pm

Dec. 11: Great Blue. Acoustic Folk & Eclectic. Rock Inn. 6pm Dec. 11: Karaoke. Lonigans. 9pm

SEMINARS, CLASSES & LECTURES Dec. 3: Book Program & Signing: The Rocky Mountain National Park Reader. Estes Park Museum. 7pm Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays & Saturdays: Sip & Paint. Murphy’s Resort. 7pm Sundays: Taste & Create. Snowy Peaks Winery. 4pm Wednesdays: Bugs & Brews. Tie flies and drink craft beer. Rock Inn. 6pm

Dec. 4: James Davis. Spanish & Classical Guitar. Twin Owls Steakhouse. 6pm

Dec. 5: Quota Club Holiday Home Tour. Throughout Estes Park. 11am3:30pm

Nov. 27: Will Thomas. Acoustic.

Snowy Peaks Winery. 4pm

Monday, November 30 Potato and ham soup, Cornbread, Vegetables, Cookie Tuesday, December 1 Beef Stroganoff, Bed of noodles, Corn, Cake Wednesday, December 2 Seasoned baked chicken, Red potatoes, Green beans, Pie Thursday, December 3 Bar-B-Que Pork loin, Potato Salad, Coleslaw, Brownie Friday, December 4 Taco Salad in a homemade shell, Chips and salsa, Apple cake

Nov. 28: Mountain Town Trio.

Classic Rock. Marys Lake Lodge. 6pm

Dec. 6: Estes Park Music Festival: Jubilate Sacred Singers. Christmas A Capella Chorus. Community Church of the Rockies. 2pm Dec. 9: Open Mic. Lonigans. 9pm Dec. 10: Open Bluegrass Jam. Rock Inn. 6pm Dec. 10: Mountain Town Trio.

Classic Rock. Estes Park Resort. 6pm

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

Free RMNP & Ranger-Led Programs.

For more info, call 970-586-1206.

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

EXHIBITS Through Dec. 31: Wild Things in Wood - Artist Jim Sneary. Art Center of Estes Park.

Through Dec. 3: Quota Club Parade of Trees. Stanley Hotel Lobby.

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

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

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0 tr tr 0.12 0 0 0

November to date: 12.0 0.84 2015 to date: 100.9 22.25 tr. = trace (not measurable)

EP NOVEMBER CLIMATIC DATA

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

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

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PHASES OF THE MOON

Full Moon Nov. 25th

Last Quarter Dec. 3rd

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

New Moon Dec. 11th

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

First Quarter Dec. 18th

* My 23-year average

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THE ‘ALMOST FORGOTTEN’ HOLIDAY Have you noticed that Thanksgiving is an almost forgotten holiday? An author named Candy Arrington writes: “Sandwiched between Halloween and Christmas is a lonely Thursday holiday that is slowly becoming more miniscule in the minds of millions of Americans – Thanksgiving. If you search real hard, you might find one small section of Thanksgiving cards, autumn decorations, and a turkey platter amid the aisles and miles of Halloween costumes, Christmas decorations and toys.”

We probably all know that the holiday began with the Pilgrims who, despite going through some very difficult times, decided that it was appropriate to set aside a time to say “Thanks” to God for getting them settled in the New Land. Perhaps that explains why to many Thanksgiving Day is simply a day of ‘feasting’ and ‘football’. To so many in our time who are trying to remove God from the picture, why would this be a celebration? To whom would they give their ‘thanks’. It would be natural, then, to just spend a day enjoying family and friends, eating to excess, and taking advantage of a ‘day off’.

Another reason why it is becoming a forgotten holiday, is that the next day will be ‘Black Friday’, a day in which, instead of thinking about all the wonderful things that we have…our family, our jobs, our home, the abundance of material things…and continuing to give God thanks for them, we join the masses headed to the stores to get the things we don’t have. So, instead of pondering the many things we have, and being thankful for them, we will very quickly covetously seek many other things we feel we lack and need. One very good thing about living here in Estes Park is that, instead of being totally focused on getting more ‘stuff’, we take some time to watch the ‘Catch the Glow’ Parade, in which we are reminded again, by many of the floats, of how much we are blessed to be in this area and to be served by so many different people and agencies who sacrifice for our good and our welfare. I trust you will contemplate that as you ‘Catch the Glow’.

Of course, Thanksgiving is not to be limited to this one day each year. This ‘attitude of gratitude’ should be evident in the lives of all of us each day of the year. One of the things that will help this is to remember, not just the material things that we have, but the wonderful relationships that we are blessed with. I remember hearing about one couple who had been having some financial setbacks that had frustrated them, causing them to be angry with their situation. The last straw seemed to be their washer ‘dying’, causing them to search for a used one. They finally saw one advertised. They drove to the location and into a driveway of a very stately looking house. They rang the doorbell and, when a well-dressed man answered the door they explained why they were there.

In doing so, the wife mentioned some of the things they had dealt with. “And it seems like the kids shoes all wear out at the wrong time.” Upon hearing those words, the woman in the house turned and left abruptly, weeping as she went. The man explained, “You’ll have to bear with my wife. You see, our child is crippled and we would give everything we have if our son could only wear out a pair of shoes.” It’s so easy, isn’t it, to envy others and long for things they have, when, if we ‘count our many blessings’ we realize that we have so much…often more than them…to be thankful for.

The Bible, of course, reminds us often of the need of being thankful. “In everything give thanks”, Paul writes. Daniel ‘prayed and gave thanks’ three times every day. David’s Psalms are full of ‘thanksgiving’. So may we be, is my hope.

(Bob)

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The Mountain Aires Women’s Chorus Present- Sounds Of The Season

Mountain Aires at practice.

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

tations by the Uncommon Connection men's quartet and members of Ballet Renaissance. Admission is free with donations to defray cost of music being gratefully accepted.

"Ballet Renaissance Estes Park, Thompson's Nativity, December 2015" Photo by: Radoslaw Kokoszka, Ballet Renaissance.

Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church Annual Advent Tea, Bazaar And Lunch December 5 Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church will hold their annual Advent Tea, Bazaar and Lunch on Saturday, December 5 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 kraut burgers. 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 kraut burgers.

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 kraut burger along with a salad, relishes, a dessert and a beverage.

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.

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Estes Park Relay For Life Needs You!

Hello, Estes Park residents. We need your help. The Estes Park Relay For Life committee is looking for “a few good men and women” to serve on the committee to help plan this year’s Relay For Life, which will be held on Saturday, July 16th. Come join us as we are starting to plan for this year’s event, which is the 31st anniversary of the founding of Relay.

We are asking members of the community to get involved. We would also welcome any high school students who need community service hours. There is no heavy lifting involved, just brain power required.

Did you know that volunteering helps you stay healthy? Studies have found that volunteering has been shown to lessen symptoms of chronic pain or heart disease thereby lowering mortality rate. So with that in mind, get healthier, join the Relay For Life Committee!

We are celebrating our 15th birthday here in Estes Park and the 31st birthday for the Relay For Life. Call Jon Hodde our Event Lead at (303)827-4850 or log onto relayforlife.org/estesparkco to either join a team or start one of your own. Better yet, get involved with the Relay For Life committee.

Be sure and put the date on your calendar; the Estes Park Relay For Life will be held on Saturday, July 16th.

Together we can make a difference.

New treatments are being discovered everyday. Help us as we celebrate the victories, fight back and remember all those who continue to wage the battle against cancer. One person can make a difference and it could be you. Thank you for supporting the ACS and the Estes Park Relay For Life.

“No one is more cherished in this world than someone who lightens the burden of another.” – Author unknown Start or join a team, volunteer, become involved!

Sunday Morning Schedule 9:45 am Worship 10:45 am Fellowship time in Anderson Hall 11 am Adult Sunday School

December 2015

Kristin Baird, MD DERMATOLOGY

Diana Breyer, MD PULMONOLOGY

Krishna Murthy, MD Mark Neagle, MD ALLERGY / ASTHMA

SLEEP DISORDERS

Allergy / Asthma Krishna Murthy, MD 970-221-2370

Sarah Bair, MD DERMATOLOGY

Kevin Cavanaugh, MD Michael Eddy, MD EAR, NOSE, THROAT

George Phillips, MD Michael Prochoda UROLOGY

OPHTHALMOLOGY

Cardio-Thoracic Surgery

UROLOGY

Matt Pouliot, DO PAIN MANAGEMENT

Dermatology

Joe Lutt, MD

Gerald McIntosh, MD

DERMATOLOGY

RHEUMATOLOGY

NEUROLOGY

Brad Runyan, MD

Matt Sorensen, MD

Chad Stoltz, MD

Joe Lillis, MD

EAR, NOSE, THROAT

ONCOLOGY

Neurology

Lawrence Meredith, MD Elise Morrison, MD

CARDIOLOGY

NEUROLOGY

Lewis Strong, MD GASTROENTEROLOGY

Oncology

Dec. 9

Sarah Bair, MD Mark Guadagnoli, MD 970-667-3116 Dec. 17 221-2100

Gerald McIntosh, MD Matt Sorensen, MD 970-482-4373 970-493-6337

Cardiology

Pacemaker Clinic

Chad Stoltz, MD EPMG 221-1000

970-221-1000

Pain Management

Dec. 16

Dec. 7

Lawrence Meredith 970-667-7664

Dec. 8, 22

Matt Pouliot, DO 970-495-0506

Dec. 1, 2, 4, 7, 8, 9, 11, 14, 15, 16, 18, 28, 29, 30

Chemotherapy and Infusion Clinic

Ear, Nose, Throat

Neurospine

Dec. 18

Lee Nelson, MD 303-938-5700

Podiatry

Patrick Green, MD 221-1000

Dec. 23 Wendy Austin, MD 970-221-1000

Dec. 21, 22

970-586-2317, ext.

4176 Call for appointment

Joe Lillis, MD 970-667-3116

Kevin Cavanaugh, MD 720-494-9111

Dec. 14

Dec. 1, 15

Dec. 14

Dec. 3

Brad Runyan, MD 970-212-0169

Ophthalmology

Dec. 17

Michael Prochoda, MD - EPMG

Dec. 1, 15

Gastroenterology

Elise Morrison, MD (303) 532-2810

Dec. 3, 10, 17

Dec. 1, 3, 7, 8, 9, 10, Pulmonology 14, 15, 17, 21, 22, Diana Breyer, MD 23, 28, 29, 30 31 970-224-9102 Dec. 2

Dermatology Kristin Baird, MD (303) 532-2810

Dec. 8, 22, 29

Lewis Strong, MD 970-669-5432

Scott Taylor, DPM EPMG (970) 577-4408 Dec. 2, 3, 7, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, 31

DERMATOLOGY

Scott Taylor, DPM PODIATRY

Rheumatology Joe Lutt, MD 720-494-470

Sleep Disorders Mark Neagle, MD 970-224-9102

Dec. 16 Anne Voorhies, PA 970-224-9102

Dec. 16

Urology Michael Eddy, MD 970-669-9100

Dec. 21 George Phillips, MD 970-669-9100

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

The beautiful homes on the tour are:

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

In addition to the tour, many local businesses, non-profit organizations and individuals decorated some beautiful, lighted trees which are now on display in the lobby of The Stanley Hotel. 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 will be moved to Good Samaritan Village for the tour 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. and if you can’t be at the drawing, you need not be present to win, win-

ners will be notified by phone.

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

Tickets for the Home Tour are now available at the Estes Park Visitors Center, Macdonald Book Shop, Estes Park News, MedX of Estes or from any Quota member.

Cost for tickets are $15 each.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This is a twin home in the Good Samaritan Retirement Village. It was built in 2004. She is the first occupant of the home which was built by Cornerstone and it has gorgeous views of the whole Continental Divide.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

These beautiful Christmas trees will remain on display at The Stanley Hotel lobby until Thursday, Dec. 3 and will then be moved to Good Samaritan Village at 1901 Ptarmigan Trail for the Home Tour on December 5. You can purchase your tickets for the drawing to win your favorite tree at the Stanley Hotel front desk up until Dec. 3 and then again out at Good Sams before the drawing which will take place at 4 p.m. Saturday, December 5.)

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The Stanley Hotel And The Estes Arts District Announces Three Sculpture Contest Finalists!

Archibald and The going to be tough.”

Stanley Hotel OperaThe contest has tions Research Analyst provided a great Anil Singh, formed the opportunity for the Sculpture Review Estes Arts District Team. This team along and the Estes Park with Stanley Hotel Art in Public owner, John Cullen, Places to collabochose the final three serate on an art projlections. ect that will draw Please visit Stanleynew visitors and Hotel.com to view the art fans to Estes. final three proposals in The three Sculpmore detail. ture Contest finalThe Estes Arts Disists chosen by the trict: The Estes Arts Sculpture Review District has been workTeam are Larry ing to build a sustainElardo from GrovPictured above are some of the Sculpture Review team which consisted of Craig able organization that eland, MassachuSoderberg, Howell Wright, J’Ann Wright, Karen McPherson, Greg Miles, Cydney will pursue State Cresetts for his conative District CertificaSpringer, Celine LeBeau, Brian Berg, Peter Gaustad, Judy Archibald, Anil Singh and cept called “Bell tion and partner with John Cullen who chose the final three selections. and Arch,” Dan the community to supGlanz and Sutton The Stanley Hotel and Estes Arts Dis- budget of $50,000 to complete their “Bell and Arch” by Larry Elardo port and enhance creBetti from Lovesculpture and their work will be put on trict are pleased to announce the three ative endeavors in the land, Colorado for finalists for The Stanley Sculpture Con- permanent display at the Stanley Hotel Valley.

The Estes Arts District is now his concept called “The Visionary” and in Estes Park, Colorado. The Sculpture test. The call for applications began in an incorporated nonprofit with the Jane DeDecker Contest resulted in the submission of September 2015 when John Cullen, State of Colorado, and from Loveland, 50 unique and extraordinary proposals. owner of the historic Stanley Hotel, will be pursuing federal Colorado for her commissioned the Estes Arts District to “We decided to take a no rules apnonprofit designation concept called curate the selection of a sculpture cenproach for the contest so artists could in the coming months.

“Twins.” terpiece for the new Stanley Maze. The push their creative limits,” said Estes The District’s vision is The Sculpture ReCall for Entries for the Stanley SculpArts District Chairman, Cydney to enhance its position view Team met at ture was sent to professional sculptors Springer. “The result is we have some as a lively and diverse The Stanley Hotel across the continental United States. amazing and very creative proposals to arts destination which on Tuesday, Nochoose from. Picking the final project is The winning applicant will receive a will drive economic vember 17, to segrowth, enrich the lect the top three quality of life, and proposals. Judges build upon the Valley’s used several criterich cultural heritage ria, including, how The Stanley Hotel: Fawell the sculptures mous for its classic matched the surturn-of-the-century rounding environcharm, The Stanley ment, their artistic Hotel boasts spectacuuniqueness, and lar mountain views intheir durability to cluding the majestic handle the rugged peaks of Rocky Mounweather and cli“The Visionary” by Dan Glanz and tain National Park (only mate of Estes Park. th six miles away). MultiThese three final- Sutton Betti million dollar renovaists will present a tions have restored this maquette to the Congratulations to 10th 155-guest room hotel Sculpture Review Grader, Jesse Aguilera Conejo to its original 1909 Team on March 9, for being named the 11/27/2015 grandeur with all the 2016 and the winStudent of the Week. modern high-quality ner of the contest Jesse is a strong student who amenities required for will be announced gets almost all A’s in academics. an exceedingly pleasurthat same day. The After high school Jesse is lookable stay. The Stanley winning sculpture ing into a career in the food inHotel was Stephen will be installed in dustry.

King’s inspiration for the Stanley Maze his celebrated classic One of Jesse’s teachers says, in September 2016. novel, The Shining.

“Jesse is a hardworking student Estes Arts DisThe subsequent Stanley who always puts forth his best trict Steering Kubrick film clinched efforts. He is kind to other stuCommittee meminternational fame for dents and respectful to his bers — Craig this iconic hotel. teachers. Jesse is creative and is Soderberg, Howell Guests report many able to look at assignments in a Wright, J’Ann paranormal experinew way.”

Wright, Karen ences when visiting McPherson, Greg and The Stanley Hotel Reel Mountain Theater has also Miles and Cydney is consistently ranked graciously donated two movie passes Springer, Estes the #1 haunted hotel in to our Student of the Week!

Park Art in Public “Twins” by Jan DeDecker the world. It is an ideal Places Board Memdestination for a Colbers — Celine orado getaway.

LeBeau and Brian Berg, artist Peter Gaustad, author/art consultant Judy

Jesse Aguilera Conejo 10 Grade

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What an amazing thing to be a part of a vibrant community during the holiday season. The Estes Valley Library has the pleasure and privilege to be at the heart of our downtown neighborhood. With this comes the aspiration to join in with our wonderful downtown neighbors and celebrate the season through Festive Fridays!

Festive Fridays is in its second year in Estes Park. Festive Fridays create a special atmosphere while shopping in downtown Estes Park. Each Friday, through December 18, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll find wonderful holiday specials at participating local businesses and restaurants. While out shopping, you may encounter merchandise demonstrations, free treats like cookies and cider, craft projects for the kids or maybe even live music.

The Estes Valley Library is participating in Festive Fridays this year too. We have a wonderful assortment of seasonal books in a beautiful display just waiting

for you to find and borrow.

The library will also be hosting the Estes Valley Library Friends & Foundation Holiday Used Book Sale on December 4 and 5 from 10:00 to 4:00 p.m. each day. This annual special opportunity is perfect for sharing the love of books during the holiday season by giving them as gifts to others.

During the last two Fridays in December, the library will have fun holiday trivia to challenge and entertain you during the final busy weeks of the holiday season. As librarians, we love a good trivia challenge so we hope youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll join us and play along.

Festive Fridays are our opportunity to support our wonderful downtown neighbors. Shopping local helps all of us by creating a strong, vibrant community.

Explore your downtown Estes Park, your local retail businesses and your local public library during this holiday season.

Interview Skills Workshop At The Estes Valley Library Interview skills are essential. On Tuesday, December 1 at 1:00 p.m. at the Estes Valley Library, Larimer County Workforce Center will present the workshop Interviewing for a Job. You worked hard at writing an effective resume to capture the attention of the employer and you have been invited for an interview! Now what? Preparing for the interview is critical and will allow you to successfully sell yourself to the employer.

This workshop will discuss the basics of interviewing including: how to prepare for the interview; a sampling of the various types of questions you may face; how to respond to behavioral and tough questions; and how to follow up after the interview.

Registration is required for this workshop. For more information or to register, please visit estesvalleylibrary.org or call to speak with a librarian at 970-5868116.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Reading Is Doctor Recommended: “Mind Over Medicine” @ The Estes Valley Library The Reading is Doctor Recommended book group will be discussing Mind Over Medicine at the Estes Valley Library on Tuesday, December 15 at 7:00 p.m. Mind Over Medicine by Lissa Rankin focuses on the mind-body connection. Rankin has developed a new wellness model that she has detailed in this book. Topics in the book include meditation, current research on optimism and happiness, workaholism, community, spontaneous remission, the placebo effect, the nocebo effect, limiting beliefs, and much more.

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

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

Estes Valley Library Friends & Foundation Book Sale December 4th and 5th One of the December traditions at the Estes Valley Library is the annual Holiday Used Book Sale, hosted by the Friends & Foundation. This year’s special sale will take place on Friday, December 4 and Saturday, December 5 in the Hondius Community Room at the library. The sale runs from 10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on both days and is free and open to the public.

The Holiday Book Sale will feature gently used books that may be suitable for gift giving, including hardbacks, coffee table books, and children’s books along with DVDs and music CDs. In anticipation of this year’s sale, dona-

tions are being collected and may be brought to the library during regular open hours. Donors with large quantities of books should contact the library for an overview of guidelines as to what materials are accepted.

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

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

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$249,000 TBD Deer Path Ct GORGEOUS 1.4 ACRE BUILDING LOT in The Reserve, Estes Park's premier custom home development. Big views of the Rocky Mountain Front Range, easy to build home site backs to private open space. A rare opportunity to build your dream home on spectacular acreage with in-town convenience! Will consider a trade for a condo

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Feel like you are on top of the world in this spectacular custom home exhibiting captivating mountain views through walls of windows that allow the experience of being surrounded by nature at every turn. Designed by esteemed Boulder architect Jim VanderVorste, this home showcases the “edgeless house” concept with delightful flair. The abundant use of glass and local stone invites nature in where boundaries disappear. This home is Intimate enough for two, yet ideal for groups or multi-generational living, offering luxurious amenities on all 4 levels. The main level embraces an open great room, gourmet kitchen, and fabulous master suite, with a beautiful master bath, and an abundance of closet space. Walk out from the master to a stunning patio with an impressive water feature which, coupled with the exceptional vista, is sure to impress. The lower level guest quarters is equally impressive with a generously sized living room, full kitchen, 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, a private deck, and can be closed off for complete privacy. Additional living spaces include an upper level master suite with library/office area, and private deck. The lowest level has 2 bedrooms, 2 baths and a comfortable sitting area, for a total of 6 bedroom and 7 baths. Beautiful landscaping and peaceful walkways offer a feeling of calm and serenity, ideal for a permanent home, vacation escape, conference retreat, or portfolio investment.

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

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

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

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

After School Program: Making Holiday Ornaments Come get creative with us and make an ornament at the Estes Valley Library.

Making Holiday Ornaments on Thursday, December 3 at 4:00 p.m. is for children ages 5 to 11 years old, in kindergarten through 5th grade.

Each participant will receive two papier-mâché ornaments to decorate. All materials will be provided. Every orna-

ment will be unique and can make wonderful gifts or mementos of this year’s holiday.

Registration is required for this children’s program; space is limited. For more information or to register for Making Holiday Ornaments, visit estesvalleylibrary.org or call to speak with a librarian at 970-586-8116.

Polar Express Trolley Ride By: Melanie Kozlowski, Children’s Librarian

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

Since the moment it was published in The train chuffs and whistles as it heads 1985, Chris Van Allsburg’s story “The for the North Pole, and the instrumental Polar Express” has charmed readers of arrangement helps set the mood of the all ages with its fanciful tale of a little story. boy who meets Santa Claus after travelAt the conclusion of the story, Christing to the North Pole aboard an enmas carols will be sung and there will be chanted steam engine. a special stop at Santa’s Workshop. After The Estes Valley Library is recapturing guests disembark at the library, they will the Caldecott Award-winning book’s receive their own silver sleigh bell and magic as they sponsor Polar Express go inside to decorate a train Christmas Trolley Rides on Friday, December 11 cookie and drink hot cocoa. and Saturday, December 12 at 6:30 and In keeping with the tale’s nighttime set7:15 p.m. ting, all participants (parents included!)

During the 30-minute round-trip jourare encouraged to arrive at the event ney, which departs from the Estes Valley dressed in pajamas.

This event is most Library, participants will receive a suitable for children ages four and up. golden ticket to ride from an Estes Valley Space is limited and registration for the Model Railroader conductor. During the Polar Express Trolley is required. For ride, everyone will listen to an audio more information or to register, please telling of the book read by William Hurt. visit estesvalleylibrary.org or call to “Hurt’s interpretation is wonderful and speak with a librarian at 970-586-8116. the recording is professionally done with

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Safety & Security On The Internet During the holiday season, online shopping becomes a viable option for everyone. With that comes the question of safety and security while on the Internet. Join Tech Guide Diana Laughlin on Monday, December 7 from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. for Safety & Security on the Internet.

Learn how to protect your identity and recognize scams while banking, shopping, and keeping in touch with family and friends online. Learn common types of scams and how to recognize suspicious websites and emails. You’ll also

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

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

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

For more information or to register for Safety & Security on the Internet, please visit estesvalleylibrary.org or call to speak with a librarian at 970-586-8116.

During this time of year I would like to acknowledge Envoy Mortgage for their help in making dreams turn into reality.

Thank you Envoy for your support!

9:00 p.m.; Friday and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The library’s second floor and Computer Commons close each day at 15 minutes prior to the regular closing time.

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

Salvation Army Needs Bell Ringers And Donors To Help Them Reach Their Goal The Estes Park Salvation Army Red Kettle 2015 Campaign fundraising goal is $43,000. Please call (970) 646-5335 or contact estesparkbellringers@gmail.com to volunteer your time to ring the bell at one of the Red Kettles now through December 24. Also, direct donations are encouraged and welcomed - please mail checks to Estes Park Salvation Army, P.O. Box 172, Estes Park, CO 80517...and thanks for helping us meet the goal!

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Library Closed For Thanksgiving Holiday The Estes Valley Library will be closed on November 26 and 27 for the Thanksgiving holiday. Regular library hours resume on Saturday, November 28, when the library is open from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Regular library hours are Monday through Thursday, from 10:00 a.m. to

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

November Business After Hours Wrap Up Rock Cut Brewing Co. hosted the November 19, 2015 Business After Hours event at their new brewery. More than 30 local business folks joined in to enjoy the treats which were provided by Himalayan Curry & Kebob. Estes Valley Partners for Commerce (EVPC) sponsors this event on the third Thursday of the month. President Kirby Hazelton had a few short announcements consisting of the Board elections, our newest Board member Nick Smith, owner of Lumpy Ridge Brewery, Precertification for the Enterprise Zone and Festive Fridays. Kirby introduced Tracy Goodemote and Matthew Heiser,

owners of Rock Cut, who thanked all for coming and afterwards, they went right back to serving their personal favorite brews to the guests. The door prize this month was a $25.00 gift certificate to the Egg & I, provided by Kevin LeMasters of EnviroPest, won by Peggy Lynch of RE/MAX Realty.

The next Business After Hours will be Thursday, December 17, 2015 at Nick Mollé Productions from 5:00-7:00 p.m.

If you are interested in membership to Estes Valley Partners for Commerce, please contact Charley Dickey at 970217-2533 or email charleyiv@aol.com.

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Music Festival Welcomes Cobus du Toit For Next Sunday Concert Please note temporary venue change.

This concert will be at the Community Church of the Rockies.

Plan to attend this concert by Cobus du Toit on Sunday, November 29 at 2:00 p.m. at the Community Church of the Rockies, 1700 Brodie Ave. Cobus du Toit is quickly establishing himself as one of the leading flutist of his generation. Having won over a dozen competitions on two different continents, du Toit enjoys the variety that exists between chamber music, solo and orchestra playing.

South African native Cobus du Toit is praised for technical facility that makes everything look easy (Opus Colorado) and rich tone that is especially impressive (Herald Tribune). Pretoria News declared: “du Toit makes you believe the impossible. With du Toit in flight one is never aware of technique alone. He is driven by purely musical inspiration.”

As a concerto soloist Mr. du Toit has performed with orchestras around the globe. Du Toit is the principal flute for Boulder Chamber Orchestra and currently the flute player of the Antereo Winds. Mr. Du Toit holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Pretoria where he studied flute and graduated with a Doctoral Degree in Flute Performance and Pedagogy from the University of Colorado. He also received his Master’s Degree from the same institution.

Pianist Margaret McDonald, a native of Minnesota, is an Associate Professor of Collaborative Piano at the University of Colorado Boulder. Praised for her poetic style and versatility, Dr. McDonald enjoys a very active performing career and

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has partnered with many distinguished artists.

Dr. McDonald received her Bachelor of Music and Master of Music degrees in Piano Performance from the University of Minnesota and a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Collaborative Piano from the University of California – Santa Barbara. Ms. McDonald spends her summers as a member of the collaborative piano faculty at the Music Academy of the West in Santa Barbara, CA where she holds the Thomson Family Chair in Collaborative Piano.

The Music Festival is honored to present a concert that promises to be a special afternoon with the consummate professionalism of Corbus du Toit and Margaret McDonald.

Join us, admission is just $10.00 per person, children and students are admitted at no charge. Save on packets of ten tickets for $80.00 for any Winter Series concert of your choice.

On December 6, shout for joy, sing-a-long and hear some of your favorite songs of the holiday season featuring the Jubilate Chorus, conducted by Dr. Arturo Gonzalez Rivera.

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

For further information, contact our business office at 970-586-9519 or visit our up to date website at estesparkmusicfestival.org. To receive updates of the Music Festival events, please send an email to epmfinfo2@yahoo.com.

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Christmas Carol Sing-A-Long Evening

Linda Bensey, hammered dulcimer, Dana Burke, violin; Shirley Neeley Turpin, mountain dulcimer; Nancy Willocks, keyboard; Dennis Neff, banjo and guitar; Sonja McTeague, wash tub bass; Cleone Beall, percussion; Karen Chiono, violin. Kneeling in font; Connie Dedon, harp; Millie Miller, guitar.

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You are invited to join in the fun Wednesday, December 9 from 5-8 p.m. for an evening of food, music and merriment at The Crag's Lodge. The Mountain Music Makers will be leading the songs for a "Christmas Carol Sing-a-long Evening." This evening is a fundraiser for the Arts for AIDS Project at the United Methodist Church of Estes Park to help save lives each year.

You can come and order off the menu that evening from 5-8 p..m at The Crag's Lodge and 10 per cent of the receipts will go to the Global AIDS Fund which has been saving lives throughout the world since 2004 ! You can also just drop in that evening, enjoy carols or give a freewill donation.

Approximately 600,000 children are infected each year from HIV AIDS and 14 million children have been orphaned.

The UM Global AIDS Fund supports projects around the globe to "Just Save

One !" The big push is getting drugs to mothers with HIV/AIDS so they do not infect their babies!

The United Methodist Church of Estes Park and their Arts 4 AIDS Project is sponsoring this "Christmas Carol SingA-Long Evening" to help folks get in the holiday spirit and to save lives at the same time.

Special thanks to the Mountain Music Makers and Director Dennis Neff for sharing their talents with the Christmas carols Dec 9 and to The Crag's Lodge for donating their space and 10 per cent of all receipts from 5-8 p.m. All are welcome to come sing-along for the evening!

For more information on the fund go to www. umglobalaidsfund.com or Facebook.

Contact Maureen Vetter, Global AIDS Task Force at UMC of Estes Park, 970586-3896.

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Dine And Dance Celebration The YMCA of the Rockies Chapel Ministry invites you to â&#x20AC;&#x153;Snowball â&#x20AC;&#x201C; A Dine and Dance Celebration.â&#x20AC;? Adults of all ages are invited to join us for an evening of wonderful food, great music, and dancing under the twinkling lights of the beautifully decorated Hyde Chapel on Friday, December 11th.

Enjoy a buffet meal of London Broil, Herb Roasted Chicken, Pasta Primavera, Steamed Vegetables, Roasted Rosemary Potatoes, Rice Pilaf, Salad, Fruit, Rolls,

Drinks, and Baked Alaska for desert!

Dinner begins at 6:30 p.m. and the dance will kick off at 8:00 p.m. Music provided by the Mountain Town Trio, formerly known as the Dennis Tobias Band.

Tickets are $25 per person and space is limited to 100 guests. To purchase tickets, please contact Greg Bunton at gbunton@ymcarockies.org or 970-5863341 ext. 1012.

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Estes Park School Announces New Outreach Coordinator, Karen McPherson The Estes Park School system welcomes Karen McPherson as the new Outreach Coordinator.

The Outreach Program offers ongoing education and recreation classes to community members of all ages. Regular class offerings include Spanish, arts, cooking and fitness classes. Courses that will be offered this winter and spring include: the history of the Civil War, improv acting, metalsmith jewelry, knitting, comic book illustration, painting, writing memoirs, and much more.

The Outreach program also partners with outside organizations to offer training programs, such as Drivers Education. More information, courses, and registration can be found on www.estesoutreach.org.

McPherson moved to Estes Park last summer from Minneapolis, but has a long family history in the community.

She comes to the position with extensive experience in program administration, community development, web development and communications. She is a board member of the Estes Arts District and is a professional ceramic artist.

The Outreach program operates to serve the educational interests of the Estesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; community. If you have suggestions for classes you would like to take, or are interested in teaching, contact Karen McPherson thru email or phone at karen_mcpherson@estesschools.org or (970) 586-1119 ext. 3021.

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Annual Holiday Art Exhibition And Sale Open House November 28 & 29 Tis The Season: The Cultural Arts Council invites the public to “Celebrate The Season” by attending the 13th Annual Holiday Art Exhibition and Sale Open House on November 28 & 29 from 12-5. Come share some hot cider or cocoa and cookies as you tour the gallery and enjoy the creative pieces of art made by our members.

It’s time to shop for those holiday gifts and the CAC will have on display many items to check off your Christmas list. Fine arts and miniatures include: paintings, drawings, photography, fiber, jewelry, ceramics, wood, bronze as well as ornaments, books and note cards.

The Cultural Arts Council’s Fine Art Gallery will be fully decked out for the season with multiple trees, lights, greenery and music. There will be many other events including: December 5th, the Annual Membership Meeting from 5-6 and afterwards the Gala Holiday Art Exhibition from 6-8. Refreshments and music by Great Blue will be provided. On December 8th, the Cultural Arts Council will host a Crossroads Christmas VII from 5-8 as part of our annual fundraising event. Food and cash donations will be accepted and appreciated. Refreshments and entertainment will be provided.

The public is invited to attend all of the holiday events slated from November 28

All Of These Great Pets Need New Forever Homes A big, warm heartfelt thank you to all who came out to support the Pet Association’s Picture Your Pet with Santa event last weekend!

This week, there are four adorable, playful kittens in need of new homes: Pumpkin is a sweet seven month old orange and white short haired kitty.

Harley is a somewhat shy grey and white, five month old male long haired kitty.

Mia and Molly are six month old spayed female long haired kitties who are playful and friendly.

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

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

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A detailed list of activities is available online at www.estesarts.com or call 970586-9203.

The Cultural Arts Council is a 501(c)(3) non- profit arts organization.

Our Mission is to enhance the quality and accessibility of the visual and performing arts for people of all ages.

Life Choices Diaper Drive Life Choices of Estes Park will be hosting a diaper drive for the entire month of December.

We have many mothers and fathers in our community who need diapers for their children, newborn through size six.

Please help us stock up on diapers by

bringing them to our center at 601 Community Drive (across from the Aquatic Center) Monday-Friday between 12:00-5:00 p.m. All donations are tax deductible and greatly appreciated.

For further information, please call 586-2422 ext. 700.

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Tuskegee “Top Gun” Pilot To Speak In Estes Park Harvey became the first black jet fighter pilot to fly missions over Korean airspace.

Retired Lt. Col. James Harvey will share his experiences as an Air Force pilot when he speaks at the Stanley Hotel on Monday, December 7th at 7:00 p.m. His speech is sponsored in part

by Estes Park Post 119 of the American Legion and is free and open to the public.

His talk will recall the obstacles the Tuskegee Airmen had to overcome both in the In May of 1949, 1st Lt. James Harvey III took off from Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada in an obsolete P-47N Thunderbolt propellerdriven fighter and flew into history. He and three other pilots who trained at Tuskegee Air Base in Alabama would distinguish themselves by winning the first Top Gun Weapons Meet in U.S. Air Force history. The winning team from the 332nd Fighter Group outperformed 11 other Air Force "Top Gun" teams, flying cutting-edge aircraft and won the trophy for a series of aerial bombing, strafing and rocket-firing events.

Curiously, for 46 years the 332nd Fighter Group was never recognized as winner of the Top Gun meet.

“Each year when the Air Force Magazine’s almanac came out, the winner of the 1949 weapons meet was always listed as ‘unknown,’” says Harvey.

Furthermore, the trophy from that competition remained locked in a warehouse at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio until it finally surfaced in 1995.

"They just didn't want the public to know about the Tuskegee airmen and how good we were," Harvey told the Las Vegas Review-Journal during an interview.

You see, that winning team was composed of all African Americans – graduates of flight training at Tuskegee Army Air Field in Alabama during World War Two. The Tuskegee airmen were the first African-American military aviators in the United States armed forces.

service and out of it when Jim Crow laws permeated the south. There were separate drinking fountains, separate eating facilities, separate clubs. The entire air base was segregated. Tension grew until the base commander was replaced and the new commander did away with all the segregated activities. Everyone ate, worked, socialized and did everything together.

The Tuskegee Airmen once numbered more than 900. Like a lot of WWII units, that number has shriveled to just a few dozen. Not all were pilots. In fact the majority served as ground support personnel, mechanics, nurses, and instructors.

Harvey’s story is compelling, revealing, and inspiring.

Recycling Updates There will be no December meeting for the Community Recycling Committee.

Anyone interested in reducing, reusing, and recycling in the Estes Valley is welcome to join us at our January 13 meeting: 11 a.m. at the EV Library (Wasson Room).

The holiday season begins with parties, year end events, gift giving, and extra time alloted for family and friends. The best time of year. But many long held traditions overlook little things that protect "Spaceship Earth.”

This is a time of year when we "clean house" -- preparing for company and eliminating things we no longer use. Remember -- that outgrown bicycle could have a whole new life with another (thrilled) boy or girl. And, of course, that applies to other things at the back of your closet. If you cannot find a place to donate something, contact us for ideas at RRRcyc2se@gmail.com.

This is the time of year that we send cards and holiday letters to friends and family we rarely see, catching them up on all the news. That annual contact still warms the heart of both the sender and the recipient. But bear in mind, today... what happens to cards after the season?

Why not send them, or most of them, electronically?

As we shop for presents for those we hold dear, consider looking for the perfect gift at thrift shops before resorting to "big box" stores. Sometimes, budgets

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stretch farther when we consider items already used and loved. Also -- in looking for the perfect gift -- the closer to home you shop, the less the transportation cost: both financial and ecological.

So concentrate your efforts in the Estes Valley, where there are many unique items not available elsewhere.

After finding the perfect gift-comes the wrapping, which causes too much trash each year. Consider creative and reusable alternatives. Instead of investing in paper to be tossed, purchase some inexpensive cloth bags, or old tshirts make great wrapping bags. Simply cut off the sleeves and stitch across the neckline, slipping a ribbon into the hem to form a draw string.

Or, buy plastic tubs and decorate to be a "treasure box" for each recipient. For other outstanding ideas, check on line: typing "reusable wrapping" for alternatives.

When it comes to shipping to those not able to be in the Estes Valley for the holiday, remember that Estes Park Brewery has an abundance of boxes available to you. And, for those packages you receive, take the leftover shipping supplies to Master Graphics (boxes up to 1 cu. ft.) or the UPS Store (boxes over 1 cu. ft.).

These two shipping services can reuse your plastic peanuts and bubble wrap, etc.

Have a happy and ecologically responsible holiday.

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Best Western Plus Silver Saddle Receives Hotel Chain’s Highest Award For Quality

The Best Western Plus Silver Saddle in Estes Park, Colorado has received the Best Western Chairman’s Award, the hotel chain’s highest honor for outstanding quality standards. The Chairman’s award recognizes Best Western International hotels with a cleanliness and maintenance inspection score in the top five percent of more than 2100 North American properties. Hotels must also meet Best Western’s requirements for design and high customer service scores to qualify for the award. The Best Western Plus Silver Saddle attained a perfect 1000 point score on the most recent quality assurance assessment.

“Receiving the Chairman’s Award from Best Western is a tremendous honor,” explains Cory Blackman, General Manager. “This award demonstrates the Best Western Plus Silver Saddle management and owners commitment to providing quality accommodations for our guests.

Our staff has worked hard to achieve this level of excellence.”

Located at 1260 Big Thompson Avenue, the Best Western Plus Silver Saddle is owned by Laurine and Wally Burke.

The Burke’s have been providing superior hospitality at the Silver Saddle since 1964. The property features 63 guest rooms, conference space for groups up to 75 people, a fitness center, indoor spa and a heated outdoor swimming pool.

The entire property and grounds are non-smoking. Every guest at the Best Western Plus Silver Saddle is treated to a complimentary hot breakfast buffet.

About Best Western International Inc.

Best Western International, Inc., headquartered in Phoenix, Ariz., is a privately held hotel brand made up of more than 4,000* Best Western®, Best Western Plus® and Best Western Premier® hotels in more than 100* countries and territories worldwide. Best Western welcomes hundreds of thousands of guests nightly.

Best Western provides its hoteliers with global operational, sales, marketing and promotional support, and online and mobile booking capabilities. More than 15 million travelers are members of the brand’s award-winning loyalty program Best Western Rewards®, one of the few programs in which members earn points that never expire and can be redeemed at any Best Western hotel worldwide. The brand’s partnerships with AAA/CAA and Harley-Davidson® provide travelers with exciting ways to interact with the brand. In 2015, Best Western won a record number of awards, including AAA’s Hotel Partner of the Year. For more information or to make a reservation, please visit bestwestern.com.

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Estes Park’s “You Need Pie” Voted Best Pie Shop In Colorado!

Last week Val Thompson at You Need Pie found out that the New York Magazine, Delish and Delish.com voted Estes Park’s very own You Need Pie shop the best pie shop in Colorado!

Said owner Val Thompson, “We're really excited! We were part of their exhaustive research about the best pie place in each state and we're proud that 'lil old Estes Park made #1 for Colorado. Wahoo!”

The Estes Park Pie Shop & Bakery was founded in 2008 when Valerie and Rick Thompson fulfilled a life-long dream to own and operate a working bakery and pie shop in Estes Park. Having virtually grown up in Estes Park, the two had long dreamed of being a part of our thriving Estes Park community as business owners and community ambassadors. Their shop is now housed in Lower Stanley Village next to the McDonalds, at 509 Big Thompson Ave. with ample seating and parking.

In addition to amazing pies and other baked goods, Rick is the inventor of the

Brookie™ (part brownie part chocolate chip cookie, who constantly innovates new baked delicacies). There is little doubt among our residents, along with fans who travel from as far away as Cheyenne, Wyoming regularly and Florida annually, that it is hard to beat this duo when it comes to freshly baked perfect pies, mouth-watering cinnamon rolls, beautiful breads, and tantalizing treats including scones, cookies, and brownies.

Here is a link to all fifty winners: www.delish.com/restaurants/g3069/50best-pie-shops-in-the-country/ For more information, call 970-577PIES (970-577-7437).

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Holiday Open House In Allenspark Features Art Demonstrations And Author Appearance Are you looking for a really special holiday gift for a loved oneâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;or maybe yourself? Do you believe in supporting local artists, and seeing how they create their work?

Then donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss the Holiday Open House at The Old Gallery at 14863 Hwy. 7 in Allenspark on Saturday, Dec. 5 and Sunday, Dec. 6 from noon to 4 p.m.

More than 25 local artists display their work at The Old Gallery, including master gourd artist Vicky Dyas, photographers Weldon Lee, Tom Andrews, Tim Benko and Tom Schweda, metal wall art and jewelry by Kristin DeSantis Contemporary Metals and oil paintings and ceramic tiles by Karen Barnett. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A wide variety of artists will be on hand during the open house,â&#x20AC;? said The Old Gallery Board Member Margie Patterson. Jewelry artists Cheryl Goodnow, Kristin DeSantis and Laurey Gilbert will demonstrate their techniques, as well as stained glass artist Sally VanDerKamp. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hannah Shook, who is known for her stunning contemporary studies of wolves will also perform a demonstration,â&#x20AC;? Patterson continued.

On Saturday, from 12:00-2:00, authors Kay Turnbaugh and Lee Tillotsen will be on hand to discuss their new book, â&#x20AC;&#x153;RMNP Dining Room Girl: The Summer of 1926,â&#x20AC;? as well as autograph copies. The book is on sale for $14.95.

Refreshments will also be served.

The Old Gallery is a 1940s era log structure that has recently been renovated. It offers 5,200 sq. ft. of space, including meeting space, classrooms, a lift, three bathrooms, a space for large activities and events, a kitchen for community events, facilities for twice-monthly food bank distribution, and space for

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Most people who come here are amazed at how much talent resides in our displaying art. One of the offices is available for community use and rental for counseling services, lessons, tutoring, and massage therapy. The office features wi-fi, computer, phone service, and copier as well as basic office supplies.

More than $900,000 has already been raised for the renovation of The Old Gallery, and fundraising efforts continue. â&#x20AC;&#x153;More than 350 individuals have made generous donations,â&#x20AC;? said Rogers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We were also fortunate to receive grants from the Gates Family Foundation, Tourism and Recreation Program of Boulder County, El Pomar Foundation and Boulder County Worthy Cause and the Regional Air

small mountain community,â&#x20AC;? said Patterson.

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

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Thank You For Assisting Habitat For Humanity

The Estes Valley Fire Protection District (EVFPD) Chief Officers and Safety Officers generally respond in their personal %-interest mortgage provided by Habitat To The Editor: vehicles (POV). Fire fighters generally reThank you for assisting Habitat for Hu- of Humanity of Estes Valley. Families spond to medical calls in their personal (or individuals) can qualify by demonmanity of Estes Valley in our endeavor vehicles; as this allows for faster response strating need for a Habitat House, their to find the best-qualified individual or by officers and medical personnel to asfamily for our new Habitat for Humanity ability to pay for it, and their willingness sess the emergency and provide medical and ability to accomplish their sweat eqhome. care. uity hours. Reflecting the policies of Applicants sought for habitat for huNovember 15 Habitat for Humanity International, the manity house.

At 4:50 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to total family income of applicants must Can you qualify for our new Habitat for be less than 80% of Larimer County Me- mile marker 67.5 Highway 34 for an Humanity home? Do you know somedian income based on family size. These MVA. one who might qualify --- a relative, sums are $48,500 for a family of two; November 16 friend, neighbor, or co-worker? $54,600 for a family of three; or $60,650 At 1:20 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to Habitat for Humanity of Estes Valley for a family of four. There are numbers 900 Moraine Ave. to assist the Estes Park has broken ground and is in the process relative to larger families as well. IndiAmbulance. of constructing a new Habitat for Huviduals or families desiring to apply may November 17 manity home on Kundtz Lane off River- pick up an Application Form at the front At 8:00 a.m. the EVFPD was paged to side Drive in Estes Park. This new home desk of the Estes Valley Library.

157 Cleave St. for a gas leak. is being offered to a qualified individual Habitat for Humanity does business in or family that has been resident in the At 7:58 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to accordance with the Federal Fair HousEstes Valley for at least one year. Habitat 3501 Fall River Road for a smoke detecing Law. Conducimos nuestros negocios for Humanity does not give homes away. tor activation. de acuerdo a la Ley Fereral Vivienda Qualified recipients help to earn their Justa. houses by investing 500 hours of sweat Joe and Mary Liz Adair, Members equity into their new property or the Selection Committee, Habitat for Hucommunity in which it stands. They manity of Estes Valley then purchase their house with a zero-

November 18 At 2:22 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to 229 Alpine Dr. for a structure collapse.

At 8:32 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to 921 University Dr. to assist the Estes Park Ambulance.

November 19 At 8:23 a.m. the EVFPD was paged to 1720 Olympian Ln. for an odor investigation.

At 7:45 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to mile marker 4 Highway 36 for an MVA. November 20 At 10:37 a.m. the EVFPD was paged to 722 Rockwood Ln. for an MVA. At 7:32 p.m. the EVFPD was paged mile marker 70 Highway 34 for an MVA. At 8:54 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to mile marker 73 Highway 34 for a report of an MVA. November 21 At 11:03 p.m. the EVFPD was paged to 1711 Dekker Circle to assist the Estes Park Ambulance.

Have you ever been intimidated by an approaching interview for a new job?

Have you worried if you will answer the To The Editor: build a wellness center on land they will questions correctly? How do you address Start with a plan. Tell the hospital concerns in your resume or employment need to rent, but not own. Add the acboard that money talks. Add them to the commodation ingredient for more gaps? The Larimer County Workforce plan to raise money to build a wellness landowner control. Include alterations in Center (LCWC) is partnering with the center. Then tell the town that money to each step of this recipe. The result is a Estes Valley Library to host a FREE “Inbuy their land will financially help save terviewing” workshop on Tuesday, Decomplex complex that is hard to swalthe town. Add a contract to buy the land. low! cember 1st from 1 Convince the public that it is a good idea to 3 p.m. in the Johanna Darden to sell the land and have their hospital Wasson Room at the library.

This workshop will help you prepare for an interview with techniques shop. We welcome friends and Early Worms AA Meetings tomotive visitors to attend these open meetings. and tough questions to answer. PreparEarly Worms AA meets at 7 a.m. ing for an interview is critical and will Park Alanon every morning except Sunday in the allow you to successfully sell yourself to basement of Saint Bartholomews Park Al-anon meets Wednesdays from 6 the employer. This workshop discusses Church at 880 MacGregor Ave. For the basics of interviewing including: to 7 p.m. at St Bartholomew's Episcopal more info, please call 970-577-1316.

Church, 880 MacGregor Ave., Estes Park. • How to prepare for the interview

• Learning about the various types of questions you might face • How to respond to behavioral and tough questions • How to follow-up after the interview • Practice effective interviewing techniques Those interested need to register for the workshop by visiting the Library website calendar and navigating to the December 1st date at estesvalleylibrary.org or by calling the library at (970) 586-8116, extension 3. If you have any questions or would like to schedule a consultation with the local Employment Specialist, Kelly Murray, please call 970-577-2152 or email, kmurray@larimer.org.

Larimer Counting Workforce Center Hosting Free Interviewing Workshop

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Meeting Notices

Al-Anon Meetings In Allenspark

The Al-Anon Group in Allenspark is now meeting at the Fire Station at 14861 S. St. Vrain, Highway 7 every Monday from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

For info: 303-747-2415.

Women’s AA Group Tuesdays at 6 pm. St. Bart’s Church.

880 MacGregor Avenue.

Estes Park Al-Anon Al-Anon Group in Estes Park meets from 7-8 p.m. every Friday at U.S. Bank. 363 E. Elkhorn Ave. Guests are welcome. Call 970-586-4268 for more info.

Fall River Group of AA The Fall River Group of Alcoholics Anonymous meets daily at noon. 7:00 p.m. meetings are also held every night except Thursday and Saturday. Meeting location is 701 Elm Rd. next to the au-

Al-Anon Newcomers Al-Anon Newcomers meets at Harmony from 7 to 8 p.m. Saturdays, 1600 Fish Hatchery Rd., Estes Park.

AA Meeting Allenspark Wednesday 5:00 p.m. Allenspark Fire Dept - Community Room Downstairs For info. call 303-747-2424.

New Horizons Group of Narcotics Anonymous Thursdays at 7 p.m. - Open meeting.

701 Elm Rd.

Free at Last Group of Narcotics Anonymous Fridays 7:30 p.m. - Open meeting.

Harmony Foundation - 1600 Fish Hatchery Rd.

Christians in Recovery A safe, group environment where recovering individuals who have recognized Jesus Christ as their higher power can gather together and share their struggles and victories. Call 970214-2807 for meeting times and location.

Our Letter To The Editor Policy

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

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

However, we do not print letters

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

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

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A Holiday Tradition Continues 44th Annual Holiday House This Saturday, November 28 By: Kerrie Hill, EPMC

It’s time to mark your calendars for one of the most popular and traditional holiday events in Estes Park – the 44th Annual Holiday House. This traditional favorite of both locals and visitors will be held on November 28, 2015 at the Rocky Mountain Park Inn. The doors will open at 9 a.m. with a wide assortment of gifts, holiday goodies, collectibles, toys, linens, jewelry, and crafts which will be available for purchase until 3 p.m. Entrance tickets are $1 per person and are available at the Elizabeth Guild Thrift Shop or the day of the event at the doors. Cash and credit cards are accepted, but no checks. Children under 12 are free For those new to Estes Park, or who are visiting, the Holiday House is the major fund raiser for the year sponsored by the Elizabeth Guild Thrift Shop. This is a wonderful event to purchase one-of-a kind gift and is a time honored tradition in Estes Park to kicking off the holiday season. All proceeds raised by the Holiday House are combined with the monies raised throughout the year by the thrift shop. A check is then presented to Estes Park Medical Center to purchase capital equipment on its “wish list” which includes items that will enhance patient care. The Elizabeth Guild Thrift Shop raises money through the sale of donated items in order to benefit the Estes Park Medical Center, as well as providing scholarships to encourage medically related schooling. Since its inception in 1973, the Elizabeth Guild has raised in excess of $3 million dollars for

the Medical Center.

Local merchants, restaurants, hotels and banks have donated items for the popular raffle as well as Estes Park Medical Center employees with a wide variety of gift items and baskets. Tickets for the raffle are $1 each. Volunteers will be on hand to sell raffle tickets from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Must be present to win.

Many of the service clubs in the Estes Valley assist the Elizabeth Guild in fund raising for the Holiday House. The Women’s Club will have their tasty homemade baked goods and the Trail Ridge Quilters will display and sell quilted items, designed and sewn by this talented group of quilters. The popular game table run by the Lions Club will also be part of the festivities.

They too will have a raffle for $100. Tickets are available for $1 each.

The Elizabeth Guild Thrift Shop will have its usual fine selection of one-of-a kind glassware, linens, collectibles, jewelry, and toys, along with special items from Lizzie’s Boutique. There is something for everyone on your Christmas list!

The Elizabeth Guild Board of Directors send a heartfelt thank you to all the local businesses, clubs and volunteers for their generous donations of items and time.

Without them, this event would not be possible. In addition a great big thank you to all the volunteers of the Elizabeth Guild Thrift Shop who donate their time to make this event an annual holiday tradition for all of the community to attend.

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

Available now, the 2015 ornament honors a local and guest favorite, the elk. This photo was taken by local photographer James Frank.

Ornaments are available for $12 each at several Estes Park locations: Estes Park Town Hall at 170 MacGregor Avenue; The Estes Park Museum at 200 Fourth Street; The Estes Park Visitor Center at 500 Big Thompson Avenue; The Estes Park Senior Center at 220 Fourth Street; and Peak Hallmark in Upper Stanley Village. A limited number of ornaments from previous years are also available at Town Hall at discounted rates.

Ornaments may also be ordered by mailing your request and payment (checks only, please) to the Town of Estes Park Helping Hands Committee at P.O. Box 1200 in Estes Park, CO 80517.

Please calculate your order total to include shipping costs.

Shipping for one ornament is $4.00; shipping for two ornaments is $4.75; shipping for three ornaments is $8.75; shipping for four ornaments is $9.50.

For more information, please contact Karen Thompson at kthompson@estes.org or by calling 970577-3721. Visit www.estes.org/helpinghandsornament for more information.

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

We are currently recruiting for the following positions:

Housekeeping (Permanent/Full Time/Year Round)

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

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

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

To apply for any of these great opportunities, please go to our company website at www.WVOjobs.com. Search ‘Estes Park’.

Now Hiring:

Cooks • Dishwasher

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

LIBRARY ASSISTANT

20 Hours / week

DATE POSTED: November 19, 2015

SALARY: $12.50 hour. Non-benefitted.

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

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Employment Now Hiring For:

Relief Night Audit Yr round, 40 hrs/week

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

If you want to work at a hotel or resort Why not work for the best!

The Estes Park Resort is currently hiring for the following positions: Cooks Dishwashers Bartenders/Servers On-Call Banquet Servers Housekeepers PT Maintenance Person Maintenance Supervisor PT Front Desk Stop in to complete an application at: 1700 Big Thompson Ave Next to the Marina

CLOSING DATE: 9 pm, December 9, 2015

WHAT YOU DO: You’re the essence of a patron’s welcoming experience at the first-floor service desk, ensuring a great visit and a fond farewell.

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

You possess communication skills extraordinaire.

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

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

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

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

Bilingual Parent Educator/Program Assistant for Non-Profit Estes Valley Investment in Childhood Success (EVICS) has an opening for a part-time Bilingual Parent Educator to begin by January. The position will be responsible for assisting with expanding parent education and community outreach efforts. Training provided. Computer skills and ability to communicate effectively in Spanish and English required. A Bachelor’s degree in human service related field preferred, but not required. Flexible schedule, 10 – 20 hours per week. Salary negotiable, depending upon experience.

Please submit letter of interest and resume to EVICS, PO Box 3373, Estes Park, CO 80517.

For more information please contact Nancy Almond : 586-3055 or office@evics.org.

Year Round Positions Assistant Chef Associate Program Director Executive Chef/Kitchen Manager Human Resources Director Exec Office Receptionist Seasonal & Part Time (PT) Positions Special Event Assistant (PT) Overviews & applications are on our website: ymcarockies.org/work (970) 586-3341 x1032

Retail Sales Position Full-time/year-round.

4 Day work week.

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

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

Hot tub skills a plus, but not required.

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

SALES TERRITORY MANAGER

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

Apply in person at Estes Park Mountain shop 2050 Big Thompson Ave

586-6548

Help us Help Others Become a CAREGiver

There’s never been a better time to reach out to those in need.

We’re seeking quality people who wish to make a difference by helping seniors in their homes. Flexible schedules.

No certification required.

Training and support provided.

Sign on Bonus for Estes Park area!

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

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RENTALS Homes

JOIN OUR TEAM! The Town of Estes Park is accepting applications for:

Payroll Technician Finance Department Hiring Range $17.03 - $20.01 per hour Part-Time Non-Exempt Position (30 hours per week) Close Date: November 30, 2015

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

Police Officer I Police Department Hiring Range $25.85 – $28.44 per hour Non-Exempt Position Close Date: Open Until Filled (Town employment application required)

Applications are available at: Town Hall 170 MacGregor Ave. Room 130 (Mon-Fri 8 am – 5 pm) or www.estes.org/ jobs Return Application to:

Now Hiring for:

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

www.safeway.com/careers

Town of Estes Park, Attn: HR PO Box 1200, Estes Park, CO 80517; or Fax 970-577-4770

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

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

FIRE INSPECTOR I POSITION

The Estes Valley Fire Protection District is looking for an outgoing and courteous person to fill our Fire Inspector I position.

For further information and / or application please contact Administrative Assistant Erika Kostner @ 970-577-0900 or ekostner@estesvalleyfire.org.

Job description and application can be downloaded at www.estesvalleyfire.org.

Application deadline is December 18, 2015. Pay range $45,000 $55,000. Great benefit package.

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

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

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

Visit Estes Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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

Part-Time Administrative Coordinator.

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

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

TRANSPORTATION

SERVICES

SUVs/CUVs 1995 White Jeep Grand Cherokee, Runs and look good, Leather, Most Options, New Tires, $2,195 970-480-5024

Winter Rentals starting immediately through May 25. 1, 2 & 3 bedroom homes. Call 219-561-1310

SERVICES

ft.1 yr lease / short term lease variable rates. Call Real Living - 1st Choice Real Estate Services at: 970-669-9696. Equal Opportunity Housing

Professional Reliable Cleaning Services. We specialize in vacation rentals & and vacant rentals. All of our work is %100 guaranteed.

Call for a free estimate 970-302-5375

Cleaning

LIGHT HOUSEKEEPING THROUGHLY DONE! Furnished home, 3BDR, 2 BA, 2 car garage, 3 blocks by experienced cleaning lady: vacuum, dust, from downtown. $2,000/mo. baths, kitchen. $15/hr Call Pat, 303-947-4569 (floor cleaning $20/hr.)

Condos for Estes elders.

577-7059. Excellent references.

2 BD, 1 BA condos, 928 sq

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

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Domestically Wild Canine Spa (970)480-7011 NEW LOCATION! 1160 Woodstock Dr Certified All Breed, Show and Pet styles.

Humanity before vanity.

Professional Pet Care in Your Home!

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

Renee 970-232-6231

Caregiving

Immaculate 2DR condo in Estes Park. 1.5 BA, beautiful mountain views - partially furnished. N/S, N/P. $1250/mo. 303-564-2969

Need Help Around The House? I do household chores, yard work, Cabins for rent , near the housekeeping, run YMC, year round for em- errands, auto detailing & ployee housing. No dogs. yes... I do windows! I am For more info call a long time resident havMike- 970-480-5176 ing now lived in Estes Park for 38 yrs!

Log Cabin For Rent Plenty of references!

Long term in Allenspark.

Call Janice at Furnished, $600/mo, 2 peo970-215-6612. ple max. No dogs, cat okay.

Let me help you!

No smoking.

Call 303-747-0517

Cabins

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

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

Firewood Firewood $200 per cord Split Pine Aspen Available Free Delivery Stacking Available 419 635 6689

Other-Misc

In Home Care - personal care, errands, appointment Commercial Rentals transportation, light housekeeping, meal prep & River Front Office space Mike’s Handyman Service Now Based in Estes Park! companionship - refer$425 / month 35+ years experience in ences available, Cheryl 970-586-1700 home maintenance, repair Lancaster - 970.237.0703 & remodeling. “No Job TRANSPORTATION Too Small - I WILL Return Your Call” 605-391-8375

Home Repair/Service

Cars 1970 Chevrolet El Camino SS triple black, big block, automatic trans. $14000, 719-662-8618 / sr07071977@gmail.com Moving! Need to sell!

‘98 Chevy Malibu Runs & Drives great. $1000 OBO 577-9368

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

577-1755

Pet Care PAPPY’S HAPPY PET CARE Mature, responsible adult providing affordable pet/house sitting.

Experience in caring for elderly pets. Call Keith (970) 461-4857

Shutter Crazy Photos by Leanne, covering all kinds of photography. Call or text 970-214-3622

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House For Sale Glass/Faux Rock end table Perfect starter & love seat table. Overhome/ranch. Tons of possized/stuffed chair & love sibilities!. Hot-tub, seat. Writing desk w/glass 2 car garage. cover. Call 970 818-6067 3 bd 1 ba. Desirable to see. neighborhood. $329,900 call or text 231-3656

MISCELLANEOUS

Found silver bracelet at post office. Call to identify.

970-586-0104

SkyView Storage & UHAUL at 930 Juniper Ln has Trucks & Trailers to rent. We sell packing supplies! OPEN:8:30 to 12 MW-TH-F & Sat. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; CLOSED TUES. & SUNDAY. Call 970-586-2982 or 970-215-6006 for info.

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

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

Great Value in Prospect Estates

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

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

Historic Riverside Home

Historic home graced w/rustic lodge qualities & luxury finishes. Contemporary finishes of granite, tile & stainless along w/vintage log, stone, wood stove & wood floors bring character & charm.

4,549sf for easy entertaining, and soothing river sounds can be heard from any open window. Easy access from the Front Range makes a perfect weekend getaway or full time residence. $450,000 468 Riverside Drive

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2.68 Acres in The Retreat • 2.68 Acre Corner Lot • Southeastern Exposure • Sunshine and Mountain Views • Horse Property & Close to Riding Trails • Spacious Lot w/ Trees and Meadow $109,000 45 Solitude Court

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3 Bedroom/ 3 Bath on 2 Lots 3864 sq ft on 4 Levels Deck and Walkout LL Beautiful Baths & Kitchen 2-car Garage

$725,000 2809 Fish Creek Road

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Prime Arapaho Estates Location 1.27 Acre Lot Backs Open Space Secluded and Serene Setting End of Road Location City Utilities

$175,000 Lot 3 Cherokee Court

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1200sq ft Commercial Building Easy Access off Hwy 7 Plenty of Parking 1/3 acre lot Additional ¼ Acre Lot Available

$325,000 537 S. Saint Vrain Avenue

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Easy Living at The Pines • 1 Bed /1 Bath • Main Floor Unit • Private Patio • All Appliances Included • Easy Access to Town $140,000 1155 S Saint Vrain 2-3

Magnificent in Form, Function & Finish • 4 bedroom/ 4 Bath • Greatroom with Exposed Beams • Floor to Ceiling Fireplace • Beautiful Landscaping and Views • www.iresis.com/go/mls/775739 $968,500 2850 Kiowa Trail

Commercial Lot • .27 Acre Commercial Lot • Quiet cul de sac Location • Perfect for offices, studio, etc • Previous plan for 3000sf building was approved $119,000 tbd Saint Vrain Lane

Ready to Build • 2+ Wooded Acres • 12 min from Estes Park • 768 sf Barn • New Well & Buried Electric • Vintage Airstream Available $25k $245,000 75 Tahosa Park North Road

Explore all of Estes Park at www.FirstColoradoRealty.com