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Since 1986 the Helping Hands Committee, comprised of Town of Estes Park employees, has created commemorative holiday ornaments each year for purchase by the public. The proceeds from ornament sales are used to provide college scholarships for high school seniors and assistance for local families in need. The 2014 ornament celebrates Rocky Mountain National Park's Centennial and features a familiar Rocky Mountain mammal -- the pika. This photograph was selected to honor the late Dick Orleans, a long-term resident and accomplished photographer. Ornaments are available for $12 each at the following locations: • Estes Park Town Hall, 170 MacGregor Ave. • Estes Park Visitor Center, 500 Big Thompson Ave. • Estes Park Museum, 200 Fourth St. • Estes Park Senior Center, 220 Fourth St. • Peak Hallmark, Upper Stanley Village Ornaments may also be ordered by mail. Send 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 $3.75, shipping for two ornaments is $4.25, shipping for three ornaments is $8 and shipping for four ornaments is $8.50.

A limited number of ornaments from previous years are also available at Town Hall for discounted rates For more information, please call 970-577-3721 or 970-577-4775

The Blue Santa delivery crew of 50 Police Auxiliary, employees and their families delivered community donations to 84 people in need this year. Deliveries were made on Saturday, December 13. The

community donated more items and money this year than ever before!

Mountain View Bible Fellowship generously gave space in their gymnasium for storage and preparation.

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Town Of Estes Park Christmas And New Year’s Closures And Cancellations The Town of Estes Park municipal offices will be closed on December 24, 25 and 26 for the Christmas holiday. Due to the Christmas holiday, the December 23 meeting of the Estes Park Town Board has been canceled. Offices will resume normal operating hours Monday, December 29. Offices will also be closed January 1 for the New Year's Day holiday, resuming normal hours on Friday, January 2. For more information, please call the Public Information Office at 970577-3701.

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Today --- December 19th --- Through The Years 1154 – Henry II, 1154-1189, was not only King of England through his mother who was the daughter of Henry I, but whether you calculated it by inheritance or by marriage he was also ruler of more than a third of France. (I wonder if he was bilingual. Well, with a king the burden rests not on the giver of orders, but the recipient!)

1732 – In the English colony of Philadelphia on the banks of the Delaware River, a transplanted Bostonian, by name Benjamin Franklin, using the pen name Richard Saunders, began publication of what he titled Poor Richard’s Almanack. (Hmmm! At what point did writers or printers change spellings?)

1776 – In this eventful year in American history an essay entitled “American Crisis” and written by Thomas Paine, contained the now immortal words “These are the times that try men’s souls.”

(Most every textbook would give you more of his words.)

1795 – The legislature in Kentucky became the first to provide funds to finance road building in a state. (And there weren’t even cars and busses in those days! ) 1828 – In what would prove to be a premonition of events to follow in just three decades, the state of South Carolina claimed the right of states to overrule laws passed by the federal government.

(South Carolina gets into a lot of our 19th century history. Have times changed?)

1843 – An English novelist, Charles Dickens, published “A Christmas Carol” which quickly sold several thousand copies. (I wonder if that’s where the expression “What the dickens!” originated.)

1891 – In Baltimore, Charles Uncles became the first Black Catholic priest to be ordained in the United States. (Now, who gave him that last name?)

1903 -- The Williamsburg suspension bridge connecting the New York cities of Manhattan and Brooklyn opened. (And in the long run which came out ahead?)

1917 – The National Hockey League played its first game on artificial ice. No, it wasn’t in Montreal (where on parle francaise, which my computer doesn’t). It was in Toronto. (And I had better check my French dictionary for a spelling or two.)

1918 – The New York Globe newspaper began the publication of Robert Ripley’s column “Believe It or Not.” (There’s one expression which has become immortal.)

1922 – Theresa Vaughn, age 24, confessed in Sheffield, England to being married 61 times over 5 years in 50 cities in three countries. (Did they have divorce courts then!)

1924 -- The last Rolls Royce Silver Ghost auto is sold in London, England.

(Won’t find it on Estes Park streets!)

1930 -- James Johnson resigns as Executive Secretary of National Association for Advancement of Colored People. (He’s not the Jim Johnson I know.)

1931 – Joseph Lyons is named Prime Minister of Australia. (Do the kangaroos

get the vote?)

1932 – The British Broadcasting Corporation begins international broadcasting.

(Hmmm. Don’t think I can get their stations.)

1934 – Japan signs 1920s international naval agreements. (Maybe it was on December 7, 1941 we learned why.)

1939 – Russia attacks Finland. (I wondered then what the Finnish maid in my grandmother’s house thought of that.)

1941 – U.S. creates an Office of Censorship to regulate the flow of information on what had become World War Two. ( ----- censored!)

1943 – Military commanders overthrow government of Bolivia. (Of Latin America we used to say “So what else is new?)

1946 – In Indo-China Ho Chi Minh leads attack on French forces controlling the country’s government. (Now which side were we on?)

1950 – General Dwight Eisenhower named commander of Allied Forces in Europe. (The road to the White House?)

1957 – The musical “Music Man” opens in New York City for what will be a record 1375 performances. (Still great to listen to!)

1958 – First radio broadcast from space features President Eisenhower calling for “peace on earth.” (Is it here yet?)

1960 – Fire aboard the ship USS Constellation which is under construction takes 50 lives.

1965 – French president Charles DeGaulle is re-elected in a close election over Francois Mitterand. (Vive La France!)

1972 – Apollo 17, last in the series of landings on our moon, returns safely to earth. (Is Mars next!)

1975 – John Paul Stevens named to the U.S. Supreme Court. (The women had to wait a little longer.)

1980 -- To free hostages it holds, Iran “requests” $24 billion in “guarantees” from the U.S. (How was that resolved?)

1984 -- Great Britain signs an agreement with China to return the island of Hong Kong. (So now it’s China’s headache!)

1994 –The British may still sing “God Save the Queen” but Rolls-Royce has announced that many of the engines in its future cars will be made by the German company BMW. (Those letters stand for what in English is Bavarian Motor Works.)

1998 – The U.S. House of Representatives forwards to the Senate Articles of Impeachment against President “Bill” Clinton. (So . . .)

And since carrying this up to 2014, not to mention adding predictions for 2015, may be pushing our luck space-wise, we’ll stop at the end of the 20th century with an item fortunately far from home: 2000 – Members of the communist party in Turkey attacked a rival’s office in Istanbul, injuring several people and killing one. (Can you imagine something like that with our Republicans and Democrats!!!)

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

On December 12 at 5:30 p.m. police stopped a 38 year old male driver from Estes Park at N. St. Vrain and Fish Creek Road for tailgating. Officers suspected the male was under the influence of drugs and chemical blood test results are pending. Police charged him with tailgating and DUID. He was later released to a responsible person.

On December 13 at 9:27 p.m. police stopped the driver of a vehicle at 100 Wonderview for speeding. The driver was a 31 year old male from Denver, CO who was found to be driving under the influence of alcohol with a BrAC of .051. He was charged with DWAI and speeding and later released on a summons.

Platte River Power Authority To Build Solar Energy Facility This week, the Platte River Power Authority Board of Directors unanimously authorized the acquisition of up to 30 megawatts (MW) of solar energy resources from a facility to be built at the Rawhide Energy Station north of Wellington, CO. The facility would occupy about 185 acres and include roughly 100,000 photovoltaic panels. Construction could start as early as spring 2015 and take about twelve months to complete. Once in operation, the facility would produce electric energy equivalent to the average use of nearly 8,000 homes in Platte River's owner communities - Estes Park, Fort Collins, Longmont, and Loveland, Colorado. The Larimer County Board of Commissioners approved Platte River's 1041 land use permit application for the facility on December 8.

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Larimer County Urges Action For Residents Receiving FEMA Notice Larimer County residents who recently received FEMA recoupment letter requesting repayment of benefits, please do not ignore it or it will compound the issue! Interest charges can begin after 30 days and appeals need to happen within 60 days. If you are a Larimer County resident who has received one of these letters, please contact the Long Term Recovery Group case management office at (970) 4612222 for guidance and information about the appeals process. You may also call the National Recoupment Helpline at (800) 816-1122 or learn more online.

"The addition of solar into our renewable mix is well aligned with our strategic initiative to diversify our generation resource portfolio," said Jackie Sargent, Platte River General Manager and CEO. "The new facility will be a great complement to our existing non-carbon emitting wind and hydro resources. As we plan for the future, expanding our pool of resources will help us to reduce carbon emissions and better manage risk."

About Platte River Power AuthorityPlatte River Power Authority is a not-forprofit wholesale electricity generation and transmission provider that delivers safe, reliable, environmentally responsible and competitively priced energy and services to its owner communities of Estes Park, Fort Collins, Longmont, and Loveland, Colorado for delivery to their utility customers. More information about Platte River can be found at www.prpa.org.

Estes Valley Land Trust And Eagle Rock Students Team Up To Restore Flood-Damaged Properties After the destructive floods of 2013, Estes Valley Land Trust was awarded two grants to assist with restoring riparian areas. Thanks to funding from Great

control blankets. This spring, the river banks will be more stable, the noxious weed takeover will be minimized, and ecosystem function will be jump-

Outdoors Colorado (GOCO), the Land Trust has partnered with Eagle Rock

started, thanks to the hard work of the students and volunteers. Future restora-

School to re-vegetate several criticallydamaged areas around the Estes Valley through 2015.

Their first project together occurred on Saturday, November 22nd, along the East Fork of Fish Creek. Eagle Rock students and staff worked alongside Estes Valley Land Trust volunteers, planting native grass seed and installing erosion

tion projects will also involve planting seedling trees, willows, and native wildflowers.

Estes Valley Land Trust and Eagle Rock School are proud of their collaboration and look forward to “re-greening� more flood-damaged properties this spring.

It's not too late -- Stocking stuffers are still available at www.cowboybrad.com where you can shop with PayPal or your credit card.

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Experience Rocky Mountain National Park During The Holidays and traction devices may be helpful.

The holiday season is a great time to visit Rocky Mountain National Park. In Reservations required, and can be made addition to beautiful scenery, wildlife beginning December 28; call (970) 586viewing and a variety of winter recre1223. Time and location will be given at ational activities to do on your own, the time of reservation. some fun activities with park rangers are On the west side of the park: offered. Rocky Mountain National Park Ski the Wilderness – December 27 and has a calendar full of fun family activiJanuary 3 at 9:30 a.m. Join a park ranger ties for the holidays. for this 1.5 hour cross-country ski tour On the east side of the park: of the Kawuneeche Valley. For ages 8 Read with a Ranger! – December 26, and above. Reservations required, and 29, 31 and January 1 at 10:30 a.m. daily. can be made beginning December 21; call (970) 627-3471.

Hear stories about the wonders of the Snowshoe in the Kawuneeche – Dewinter season. Meet at Beaver Meadows Visitor Center (located on Highway 36) cember 27 and January 3 at 1:00 p.m.

Beginner-level snowshoe tour with a for this 30 minute program.

Animals in Winter – December 27, 30, ranger. For ages 8 and above. Bring your and January 1 and 3 at 10:30 a.m. daily. own snowshoes and poles. Reservations required, and can be Meet Rocky’s made beginning Dewildlife! Come to cember 21; call (970) this 30-minute pro627-3471. gram at Beaver Intermediate SnowMeadows Visitor shoe Walk: December Center (located on 28 and January 4 at Highway 36) for a 1:00 p.m. A more righands-on experiorous tour with elevaence. tion gains up to 500 Wild in Winter – feet. This tour reDecember 21, 28, quires the ability to and January 4 at maintain a good pace 10:00 a.m. Drop in over uneven terrain at for an informal high altitude.

Bring chat with a ranger your own snowshoes to explore how the and poles. For ages 8 park’s animals hanand above. Reservadle the winter seations required,and son. can be made beginSnowshoe Ecolning December 22; ogy Walks – Decall (970) 627-3471. cember 28, 30 and On both the east and January 2 at 12:30 west side of the park: p.m.

John Marino photos Spirit of the Mountains Join a ranger for a beginnerlevel snowshoe tour exploring the natu- – Park Movie - Shown by request daily See the stunning 23 minute park film ral world of a subalpine forest. Ages 8 at Beaver Meadows Visitor Center (loyears old and above. Participants will cated on Highway 36 west of Estes Park) need to bring their own snowshoes and the Kawuneeche Visitor Center (lowhich can be rented at local sporting goods stores. Reservations required, can cated on Highway 34 north of Grand Lake). be made beginning December 21, call Programs continue through the winter.

(970) 586-1223.

For more information about Rocky Full Moon Walk: Sunday, January 4 – Mountain National Park please call the Explore the wintery world of Rocky park’s Information Office at (970) 586Mountain National Park under the light 1206.

All park visitor centers and the Inof a full moon. Join a park ranger on a formation Office will be closed on Demoderate walk and share stories of the cember 25. magic of moonlight. Dress in warm layers and wear waterproof boots. Gaitors

Eagle Rock Students Looking For Volunteer Opportunities Eagle Rock Students are looking for community service projects over the holiday break. If you or someone you know needs some help, hanging lights, wrapping presents, cleaning, ringing the bell for the Salvation Army or ? Please contact Rene` at 970-556-8487. This is a free service.

Merry Christmas!

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Town Of Estes Park Commended For Excellent Financial Accounting & Reporting

The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been awarded to the Town of Estes Park for the 27th time by the non-profit Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its 2013 comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR). The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting, and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its management. Finance Officer Steve McFarland presented the award certificate to Mayor Bill Pinkham at the December 9 Town Board meeting. The Town’s CAFR was deemed award-worthy by an impartial panel of GFOA representatives. McFarland commented, “Our Finance Department staff strives to present comprehensive, transparent financial information to the public, and we’re pleased to be recog-

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nized by our peers.” He continued, “We want our citizens to be proud that their local government exemplifies sound financial management. ” To receive this award, the CAFR must demonstrate a constructive “spirit of full disclosure” to clearly communicate the Town’s financial story to its readers, meeting the program’s high standards. To review the Town of Estes Park CAFR for 2013 and sales tax revenue information, please visit www.estes.org/finance. The 2015 budget will be available to view online in January, 2015. For more information, contact the Finance Department at 970-577-3560. To receive Town news and/or meeting agendas in your email inbox, please visit www.estes.org.

More Town news is available at www.facebook.com/townofestesparkco and www.twitter.com/townofestespark.

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Drop Off Christmas Trees December 23-January 16 On Elm Road The Town of Estes Park's Christmas tree drop-off site will be open to local residents from 8 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. weekdays from December 23 through January 16, except Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, December 26 and New Year's Day. It is not open on weekends. The drop-off site will be located at the Town's Public Works yard at 666 Elm Road through the yellow gate; follow the signs to the drop-off location.

Trees must be stripped of ornaments, tinsel and other decorations. No wreaths, garland, artificial trees or tree stands will be accepted. This service is free of charge to local residents.

For more information, please contact the Town of Estes Park Public Works Department at 970-577-3587.

Town To Begin Pruning Low-Hanging Trees The Town of Estes Park's Public Works Department will prune specific trees with low-hanging branches throughout Estes Park now through mid-February. This pruning creates the necessary clearance for the Town's plow trucks to complete their routes without damaging the trees or the plow trucks. The Town will follow the criteria of the International Society of Ar-

boriculture, which recommends a clearance of 14 feet over streets and parking lots, and eight feet over sidewalks. Pruning will take place as needed on all Town-owned streets and rights-of-way. For more information on snow plowing, please contact the Town of Estes Park Public Works Department at 970-577-3587.

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You Can Help The Stanley Maze Come To Life In true Colorado spirit, the hedge maze will be comprised of 1,600 to 2,000 Alpine Currant hedge bushes and will be a prominent feature on the hotel’s picturesque front lawn. A placard with the contest winner’s name will be placed at the site of the maze.

The ribbon-cutting ceremony and grand opening of the maze will take place on the opening night of the 3rd annual Stanley Film Festival on April 30th, 2015.

The winning design will be chosen by a special panel of Estes Park residents, Stanley Hotel employees and Film Festival staff.

Aspiring designers and Stanley Hotel The Stanley Hotel announces Interna- the film, which was itself inspired by auenthusiasts can visit thor Stephen King’s experience at The tional Design Contest for the hedge Stanley Hotel. It also will commemorate www.stanleyhotel.com/themaze for conmaze inspired by the one in Kubrick’s test and submission details. The deadline the 20 year anniversary of the current “The Shining” (1980). ownership of the hotel, which began May for submissions is January 31, 2015.

The historic Stanley Hotel is excited to The Stanley Hotel: Famous for its old announce a public competition to design 1st, 1994. world charm, The Stanley Hotel boasts “There are few hotels in the world that a 61,500 sq. ft. hedge maze inspired by spectacular views in every direction and share a history and story as unique as Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining (1980). is less than six miles from Rocky Mounthat of the Stanley Hotel,” said John W. The contest will attract designers, both tain National Park. Multi-million dollar Cullen, owner of the property. “I am amateur and professional, from around renovations have restored this 155-guest thrilled to share this special moment in the world who will have an opportunity room hotel to its original grandeur. my life and the hotel’s history. We have to put their work and name on permaListed on the National Register of Hisnent display at the iconic Stanley Hotel in built this place together over the years and I'm excited to invite everyone to be a toric Places and member of Historic HoEstes Park, Colorado, which draws hunpart of its legacy through this special de- tels of America; only an hour away from dreds of thousands of visitors a year.

Denver, it is ideal destination for a Colsign contest.”

The Maze will serve as an homage to

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orado getaway.

The Stanley Hotel opened in 1909 and it was just two years later that chief housekeeper Elizabeth Wilson was injured in an explosion while she was lighting acetylene lanterns in room 217. She survived the incident, but guests have reported sensing her presence in the room ever since.

Other guests have reported lights flicking on and off, doors opening and closing and laughter and footsteps when no one else is around in other rooms and facilities throughout the hotel. The Stanley Hotel is consistently ranked the #1 haunted hotel in the world.

Grand Heritage Hotel Group: Founded in 1989 by John Cullen, Grand Heritage Hotel Group is one of the nation's premier owner operators of independent luxury hotels and resorts. Its properties are sought-after destinations that offer consistent luxury, quality and exceptional surroundings. Several Grand Heritage properties enjoy prestigious distinction as designated Historic Hotels of America. The company prides itself on the vision and strategic expertise of its leadership. Highly innovative and experienced professionals collectively boast more than 50 years of hands-on experience in all aspects of the hotel and hospitality business and are recognized for imaginative and entrepreneurial style. Grand Heritage owns and operates hotels in North America; it also operates Grand Heritage Hotels International Brand, which has a number of properties in Mexico, Europe, The Middle East, Asia and North Africa.

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Last Chance To Enjoy “Nuncrackers�

The Fine Arts Guild of the Rockies presents the hilarious holiday musical, "Nuncrackers," featuring a cast and crew of local and regional talent, this show is about the residents of Mount St. Helen's Convent, putting on a live TV taping of their Christmas special.

There are three remaining performances: December 19 and 20 at 7:30 p.m.; and, December 21 at 2 p.m. All will be held at Hempel Auditorium at the YMCA of the Rockies.

Of course, in true Nunsense form, everything can - and does - go wrong!

This funny, irreverent, and poignant

look at the holidays and Catholic d the h C h li Church will keep you chucking and is guaranteed to put you in the holiday spirit. There is lots of audience interaction, including a sing-along in Act 2, that will bring each viewer into the action.

Advance tickets are available at Macdonald Book Shop for $12 for adults, $10 for seniors, and $8 for youth (under 18). Buy your tickets online (add $1 to each price) at www.fineartsguild.org; or, at the door for an additional $2 per ticket, the night of the show.

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Spencer Family Chiropractic Food Drive Spencer Family Chiropractic is hosting their 7th annual Crossroads Ministry Food Drive. This time of year is especially hard on some families of Estes Park. Giving donations by way of food can boost moral for both those who give and receive.

It is our mission to increase the amount of food we collect each consecutive year, the more food we collect, the

more families we feed. We are happy to receive donations from our patients as well as community members who are not patients in the office.

Lets make this giving holiday one to remember!

Donations can be brought to Spencer Family Chiropractic at 351 Moraine Ave., Estes Park. Call 970-577-0007 for more information.

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Although I haven’t managed to pull it off every year, I do try to make tree ornaments for my nieces and nephews each Christmas. Then when they reach early adulthood, find their wings and fly from home (that’s the idea, anyway), they will have a good start on a collection of meaningful decorations for their own trees.

It would be so easy and much more enjoyable if I started on these projects the day after Thanksgiving, but my middle name is Procrastination, so that simply doesn’t happen. (My deadline-driven personality is why I ended up with a degree in journalism. I can’t get anything done without the threat of turning into a pumpkin when the clock’s hands tock to midnight. Just ask the Hazeltons. Many a time The Thunker column has shown up at the Estes Park News only minutes before the paper is out the door to the printer.)

One year I got in over my head making wee clay elves with clay hands and feet attached to their cute little bodies with cord. They were adorable, I not-sohumbly admit. But the detail work kept me from making enough for everybody so I sent them to only one family. This many years later, I can’t remember which family got the clay elves and which ones are still waiting for theirs. As each season swings around, I get out the clay kit to see if the material is still malleable (it is), but I can’t remember how many I need to make to get caught up. I’ve asked family members so many times who has the elves and who doesn’t, that they think I’ve turned to clay myself. I don’t dare ask again, so I put the kit back in the box for another year and look to the Internet for new ideas.

This year I went to Pinterest for the first time. Pinterest is a Website sort of like a big bulletin board. You can find all sorts of ideas there, and when you find one you like, you “pin” it to your own bulletin board. Over time, everybody is pinning everybody else’s cooking, decorating, gardening—you name it—ideas on her board. The more you look, the more you pin, and once you’re caught up in the Pinterest merry-go-round, you can’t get off. I quickly figured out I can’t allow myself to go there unless I am looking for something very specific. Once I’ve found what I’m searching for, I have to jump out quickly or I’ll end up spending all day there and getting nothing else done,

including the project I went there for in the first place.

So I turned to Pinterest for ornament-making ideas and found just what I was looking for. Then I went shopping for the necessary materials: cookie cutters and parchment paper, both items I already have— somewhere—in a box in a closet in an apartment where nothing is familiar or has an established place, and peppermint candies. You know, the ones in the bowls at restaurants that you can take as you leave. They’re also the candies your costumed kids give you after they’ve divided up their Halloween stash. They keep the chocolate bars and Skittles and give Mom and Dad the half-unwrapped red and white swirled peppermint kisses. Thanks a lot.

The idea is to put the candies in the cookie cutters on parchment paper on a cookie sheet, then bake them so the candies melt into really cool designs in the shape of the cookie cutter. Once cooled, you remove them from the cutters, poke a hole in the top, thread ribbon through the hole, and there you have a darling ornament. There were warnings on Pinterest that it is difficult to pop the melted candy out of the cookie cutters but there were also pictures of perfectly shaped ornaments to prove it can be done so I wasn’t worried.

I should have been. No matter how many times I tried or what technique I used, I could not get the candies out of the cookie cutters without shattering them into shards. Finally I gave up. Of course I had bought the biggest size bag of peppermint candies because this project looked so easy and quick I was going to make an ornament for everybody! So I have leftover mints enough to give the entire town of Estes Park good breath.

And I unwrapped a couple dozen of them in preparation for a day of ornament making. What am I to do with them?

I’ll go to Pinterest to get ideas. If you don’t hear from me next week, you’ll know I got on that spinning pinwheel and couldn’t get off.

You may let The Thunker know what you think at her e-mail address, donoholdt@gmail.com. © 2014 Sarah Donohoe

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Looking For Flood And Recovery Stories My name is Richard Merriman and I'm relatively new to EP, having moved here with my wife in July. I have heard several flood/recovery stories & believe I there is material for a screenplay. In order to do so, I do need to hear more local stories.

I have talked with Starbucks manager,

Micha Brawer and she's given her goahead be able to hold walk-in interviews at Starbucks - the following dates/times: Tues., 12/23 - 9 a.m. - noon Sun., 12/28 - 6:30-8 p.m.

Mon., 12/29 - 5-8 p.m.

Tues., 12/30 - 7-10 a.m.

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Doing The Most Good Means Donating Locally $18,561 raised towards $33,000 campaign goal Those year-end donations really make a difference come tax time.

Please consider the Estes Park Salvvation Army Service Extension Unit when writing checks to your favvorite charities.

The Estes Park Salvation Army is seeking additional donations in order to meet the $33,000 campaign goal. As of December 15, $18,561 has been raised.

Doing the Most Good, The Salvation Army’s motto, means providing meaningful support to those in need and being available to the community in times of emergency and disaster relief.

Direct-mail donations make a significant impact on the fundraising effort and in turn, provide equally significant support to Estes Park residents.

Salvation Army clients are people we know; our friends and neighbors who are struggling with family, health related issues or employment challenges both short and long-term. Directmail donations to the Estes Park Red Kettle Campaign are used right here in Estes Park. Through its community partners such as Crossroads Ministry and Salud Clinic, emergency assistance is provided for things such as

prescriptions, medical and dental expenses, gas and transportation, food and housing needs.

Those wishing to make year-end taxdeductible donations can mail checks to the Salvation Army at P.O. Box 172, Estes Park, CO 80517. Please remember to write “Estes Park Service Extension Unit” in the memo line of your check to keep all funds local.

Volunteer bell ringing shifts are filling up fast thanks to the recent response by dozens of volunteers. Please call (970) 646-5335 or send an email salvationarmyestespark@gmail.com to inquire about open shifts for bell-ringers now through December 24, 2014.

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Artist Margaret Jensen At Earthwood Collection This Saturday Margaret Jensen, nationally recognized Estes Park artist, will be painting at Earthwood Collections, 141 E. Elkhorn Ave., this Saturday December

20 from 11a.m. to 3 p.m.

You are most welcome to come and watch Margaret paint and enjoy the unique fine art and handcrafts.

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Star Of Bethlehem Topic Of EVAS Meeting This Saturday

The Star of Bethlehem is the Topic of this month’s Estes Valley Astronomical Society (EVAS) Meeting.

Club Members and the public are invited to attend and enjoy the lecture. The meeting is this Saturday, December 20th from 7:00 – 10:00 p.m. at the Estes Park Memorial Observatory, 1600 Manford Ave., (park in the teachers parking lot North of the high school; directions are posted at (www.AngelsAbove.org).

Our returning speaker for the evening is one of our all time favorites, John Ensworth a Senior Science Education Specialist at the Institute for Global Environmental Strategies working with NASA Headquarters in Washington DC. He conducts independent reviews of all Earth and space science education products produced by or for NASA. He conducts workshops and professional development opportunities year round and at national science education meetings. He has a masters degree in meteorology from the University of Oklahoma and has undergraduate degrees in physics & astronomy, geography & meteorology with minors in math and computer science.

Buster Gusti Now A U.S. Army Ranger!

SSG Stuart "Buster" Gusti, from Estes Park, has served in the US Army as a Calvary Scout since 2008. He was just promoted to Staff Sergeant in September 2014 and now has completed Ranger School. Buster graduated on December 5, 2014 with Ranger School, Class 1-15 in Ft. Benning, Georgia. He now wears the much coveted Ranger Tab. He is currently stationed at Ft. Lewis in Washington State where he lives with his wife, Taylor and their one year old daughter, Charley.

Congratulations, Buster!

The nature of the star of Bethlehem has been lost in history, confused by the passage of time. For millennia, believers, scoffers and the curious have wondered at the Biblical account of the Star. The Bible recounts unusual or even impossible astronomical events at Christ's birth.

For many doubters, the account of the Star is easily dismissed as myth. For many believers, it's a mystery accepted on faith. And yet, the question of the nature of the Star of Bethlehem is of such interest to religion, to history, to science and philosophy, that we really can't dismiss the mystery. Indeed, we can turn to each of these disciplines for assistance in our search for the nature of the star.

John will show us the possible origin of this phenomenon using various historical timelines and current modern day techniques to attempt to solve the mystery.

The lecture is free to the public and no reservations are necessary. Just come and join the party and be ready to ask questions! For more information, please call the observatory at 970-586-5668 or check the EPMO website which you’ll find at: www.AngelsAbove.org.

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The Brightest Heaven Of Invention sets; intricate choreography; demanding music rehearsals; preparing period cos“The sun that brief December day rose tumes; self-discipline; common purpose; cheerless over hills of gray and, darkly reaching for excellence as a team. For the circled, gave at noon a sadder light than “two hours traffic of our stage” they celewaning moon.” John Greenleaf Whittier brated life, mourned loss, renewed our had a way with words. Some may sense hopes and brought us joy. sadness in the winter solstice; not me.

After the performances they were The year turns almost imperceptibly tomobbed, bombarded with bouquets, ward light and longer days, with inexshowered in hugs and laughter from orable equinox awaiting the annual adoring family members and friends; nodance. As Percy Bysshe Shelley asked, “O one wanted it to end. All fame may be wind, if Winter comes, can Spring be far transitory and fleeting, but the cast of behind?”

WEST SIDE STORY will remember for a Were you in the audience at Estes Park lifetime how they brought the Jets and High School a few weeks ago for one of Sharks to Estes Park. What they learned the SRO performances of WEST SIDE will unfold in their hearts and minds for STORY? If so count yourself lucky; you decades. witnessed wonder. Like Proust’s Why do we do this? Why do we perMadeleine cookie, the production form on stage? Live theater is fun; you’re opened a floodgate of memories for me. on a tightrope in a result-oriented set“It was one of the most exciting times ting; you get to instruct by pleasing; you I’ve ever had in the theater; the period of work selflessly in an ensemble towards a collaboration, when we were feeding off time-sensitive common goal; you get real each other all the time… There was this feedback from the audience. At worst wonderful, mutual exchange going on…. you live to fight another day; at best you The essence of it was what we gave to achieve transitory excellence. When you each other, took from each other, yielded reach high and succeed, there’s nothing to each other, surrendered, reworked, put like it. Ask the EPHS performers. back together again, all of those things.”

Our Bernstein, Robbins, Sondheim and While those words could easily have Laurents go by different names: Alan come from any of the EPHS cast or crew, Denney, Ilah Reynar, Val Bowles, Julie they were spoken by choreographer Phares and Elizabeth Reichardt led the Jerome Robbins in 1985 as he, Leonard endeavor, earning well-deserved accoBernstein, Stephen Sondheim and lades for finding and blending the right Arthur Laurents discussed their midvoices; imagining expressive footwork; nineteen-fifties creation of WEST SIDE delivering solid sets; creating the right STORY. costumes; and articulating/weaving/conducting a coherent, attainable vision of “Get in the car!” My eleven year-old the show. Kudos to all. twin brother and I were not interested.

“We don’t like opera,” we complained to The powerful ending when his peers our mother. “It’s an operetta,” she replied. walked through the “fourth wall” to carry “Get in the car.” We sulked all the way to Tony’s body up the auditorium steps Tuxedo. Three hours later, returning brought the audience into the show, adfrom an enchanting community theater juring us to take responsibility for the performance of “Mikado,” we were sold residue of senseless violence and asserton showbiz. Why hadn’t someone told us ing that we are all partners in maintainbefore? We couldn’t get enough. In the ing peace and building community.

1950s we frequented the Music Circus in Since the 1809 construction of Dock Lambertville, NJ, where we saw “OklaStreet Theater in Charleston, SC, comhoma,” “Carousel,” “The Pajama Game,” munity performances have long enjoyed “Most Happy Fella,” “Plain and Fancy” an honored tradition in America. and other shows in summer stock.

Whether at EPHS or the hopefully-soonWe lived close enough to New York City to-be-constructed Rocky in Estes Park, that Broadway shows were regular fare: live theater offers “a place for us” par ex“Damn Yankees,” “Camelot,” “Funny cellence. And if you are ready for more Girl” (Barbra Streisand!), “Fiorello,” and roar of the greasepaint and smell of the in 1957 a radically new show that crowd, auditions will be held in early Janchanged American theater. I saw WEST uary for the March 2015 production of SIDE STORY at the Winter Garden two SOUTH PACIFIC under the direction of months after it opened. I was a sixteen Chris Wood. “Something’s coming, year old high school senior, mesmerized something good” and it’s gonna be great.

by Carol Lawrence, Larry Kert and Chita Next column: Regrets, memories, fears Rivera. The music, the dancing, the and hopes. singing, the issues: that production Estes Park. Nice town. Nice people. stretched my imagination as much as it Reader response welcome: curdled my emotions and broadened my ATL7522@gmail.com understanding of what theater could be.

NOTE TO READERS: I will teach a sixThe show endures as a touchstone in my week class on Shakespeare’s “Henriad” at life. the Senior Center beginning January 29.

Contemplate the countless hours of inThis class welcomes beginners and those dividual and group work by EPHS stufamiliar with The Bard. Space is limited: dents and staff to give our community sign up soon! See page 36 for details. such amazing theater. The singing and dancing; constructing and painting the By: Robert Burkhardt

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Jingle bells, jingle bells, doorbells a ringing! It is the doorbells a ringing that remind us we have to get prepared for all that extra company that we enjoy during the Christmas and New Year holidays. I for one am expecting my Texas and Louisiana kinfolks for New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. That means overnight company and breakfast. I have the New Year’s Eve all planned but was scrambling for how to feed the crew breakfast without having to cook a lot that morning. Viola, have a casserole that I can prepare overnight. I have done many overnight casserole using eggs and bread but this is a little different and I think will really fill the bill for the adults as well as the growing grandchildren. I got the idea from a number of magazines and as usually, I am experimenting with touches of my own. Topping the casserole with salsa will certainly make a hit with the Texans. It seems that no meal is complete without either ketchup or salsa.

Night before Breakfast Pre-heated oven 370 degrees Serves 12 4 cups frozen Southern style hash brown potatoes, thawed 1 lb. spicy bulk pork sausage cooked and drained 1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped 1 can of mild green chopped green chilies, drained 2-3 green onions, chopped with whites separated from the green 3 cups shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese

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6 eggs 2 cups milk 1 cup biscuit/baking mix. ½ tsp. salt or a little more to taste 1 to 1 ½ cups salsa In a large bowl combine potatoes, sausage, red pepper and whites of green onions, green chilies and 1 ½ cups cheese. Transfer to greased 9x13 baking pan. Rinse the bowl and use to whisk the eggs, milk, salt and baking mix until well blended. Pour over the potato mixture.

Sprinkle remaining cheese and green tops of onions over all. Cover dish and refrigerate overnight. While oven heats, allow the casserole to come to room temperature and then bake uncovered for about 30-35 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.

Allow to cool 10 minutes before cutting into servings. Serve with a bowl filled with salsa and a bowl of fresh fruit and your breakfast worries are over.

This is my last column before Christmas so I would like to wish all of my readers a Merry Christmas. For all you who celebrate Hanukah may your celebration and time of prayer be enjoyed as well.

I will have another column before New Year’s so I won’t wish you Happy New Year yet! In 2015 I will have been writing this column for 15 years, hope to continue another 15…Ha-ha!

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

Stepmom Retreat In Estes Park Join other moms and stepmoms for a rewarding time in the Rocky Mountains at the “Retreat for Ladies in Stepfamilies!”

The event will be held May 1-3, 2015 at a vacation home in Estes Park.

Join in for a weekend of • Encouragement, support and guidance • Best practices to apply to your family situation • Relaxation, come back home refreshed and blessed Registration deadline is February 28, 2015.

The retreat is provided by stepmoms for moms and stepmoms in blended families.

Email or call Colleen with questions or to register 970-744-8683 or email bowbr@aol.com This event is sponsored by New Beginnings Ministry.

We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

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Estes Park Museum Announces Holiday Closures

The Estes Park Museum will be closed December 24 through December 26, 2014 and offices will be closed on January 1, 2015.

Excluding those days, the Museum’s winter gallery hours are Fridays and Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. and Sundays from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. In addition to the permanent exhibit, “Tracks in Time,” the Museum is currently hosting a temporary exhibit in the National Park Service Headquarters Building entitled “Climb On!” Located at 200 Fourth Street, the mission of the Estes Park Museum is to collect, interpret and preserve local history, as well as to present exhibits, programs

and events for the education and benefit of residents and visitors of all ages. For more information call the Estes Park Museum at 970-586-6256 or visit the Museum’s website at www.estes.org/museum. Admission to the gallery is free.

A visit to the Estes Park Museum is a great winter activity!

Meet Me @ The Museum Continues In 2015-Program Moves To Evenings

Architecture tour of the Stanley Hotel.

Beginning on Monday, January 5 the Estes Park Museum’s monthly program called “Meet Me @ The Museum” will move from the lunch hour to 6:30 p.m.

The change in time is an effort to garner participation from a larger pool of community members. Topics this past year included the Stanley Hotel architecture, the hermit of Hermit Park, the story behind the Birch bungalow ruins, trophies in the Museum collection, the content of Miner Bill’s suitcase, souvenirs of Rocky Mountain National Park, the history of elk in the Estes valley, and the Mel Busch archives. January’s program will be facilitated by the Curator of Collections.

Meet Me @ The Museum encourages all of us to be curious about the history of sites, events, and those who came before us in Estes Park. Museum staff will aim to include the community in their local history findings once a month. Discussions will be on-site at the Museum or participants may assemble at the Museum and then embark by foot, bike or

caravan to other location(s) in the Estes valley. Get involved with the Museum staff ’s topic of choice by participating in Meet Me @ the Museum events on the first Monday of every month.

Located at 200 Fourth Street, the Estes Park Museum galleries are open Friday and Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. and Sundays from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m.

The mission of the Estes Park Museum is to collect, interpret and preserve local history, as well as to present exhibits, programs and events for the education and benefit of residents and visitors of all ages. For more information call the Estes Park Museum at 970-586-6256 or visit the Museum’s website at www.estes.org/museum. Museum admission is free.

Below: participants study artifacts.

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Being Remembered

Nearly 40 years ago at our local hospital’s dedication, a gentleman to whom we should all be grateful, spoke briefly about why he helped fund the hospital’s construction. It is only because of the $100,000 gift from Roger Knutsson and subsequent gifts from others in our community that we have the ability to receive the wide-range of high-quality health services available today at the Estes Park Medical Center.

The generous Knutsson gift laid the groundwork for the newly formed Park Hospital District to purchase land and begin plans for what was to be called the Elizabeth Knutsson Memorial Hospital.

On the day of the dedication, Roger Knutsson shared the personal significance of the date and why his gift was given as a memorial to his late wife. “Today, April 5th, 1975, is an emotionpacked day for me. For it was 52 years ago today, on April 5th, 1923, that I was married to Elizabeth Howell, in whose memory this building has been named.

Betty spent nineteen summers here, grew

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to love Estes Park, and often spoke of the need for a hospital here,� said Roger Knutsson.

As his family later noted, Roger also felt it was important to have a hospital because there were more elderly residents and lots of tourist accidents in the summer.

Roger Knutsson also stated at the dedication that, “This hospital is your hospital. It is here to improve the health of you who live here and the many visitors who pass through during the summer. It is here to save lives, possibly of some of us.�

Little did he know that all of his family would be hospital patients here at one point. His great-grandson was even born at the hospital in 1981.

Many of Mr. Knutsson’s thoughts still ring true today. And each of us in this community can not only take ownership of the Medical Center, we can take the opportunity to recognize a loved one as well. There are several different ways to honor special people in our lives within the memorial garden, and on plaques, bricks and benches around the Medical Center campus. If you would like to find out more about giving in someone’s honor or have questions about other opportunities with the EPMC Foundation, contact Jill Anderson at 970-577-4370 or giving@epmedcenter.com.

A Big Thank You To The Editor: This is long overdue but I have been struggling with finding the right words to say "Thank You" to the community for their caring and support of the family of Dorothy Baumgardner.

To the Community Thrift Store, which was her pride and joy, she loved each of you volunteers in her own way, and I hope the seven years that she kept it running continues to grow into many more to come. Thank you volunteers!

Many, many thanks to Dr. Breyer, Dr. Woolman, Estes Park Medical Center & Hospice of the Estes Valley for their exceptional care of our mother and aunt in her last days. Also thank you to the Lincare guys & gals for all of your help as well. She always enjoyed her chats with you.

A special thanks to Carol and Ann and all the staff of Estes Park Medical Center Home Health Care and Hospice. All of you provided exceptional care. I would highly recommend your services to anyone.

Thank you to all who have made donations and continue to do so in memory of mom, to Hospice and to the Estes Park Medical Center Foundation.

A huge thank you to two of my best friends, Fiona Cahill and Katrina Carlson.

You are my rocks and provided help when I needed it most.

To Allnutt Funeral Home (Bill Smith) and to Father Joe; thank you for the wonderful, private service for mom. It was beautiful!

Later in the Spring, Dottie's family will be holding a Celebration of Her Life. A date will be forthcoming. Thank you again to everyone for your loving care and support during a difficult time.

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Beautiful Teeth With CEREC CEREC has improved the way dental practices can deliver treatment to patients. This CAD/CAM equipment makes it possible to restore damaged teeth in a single visit. The result is a natural-colored restoration that is as strong as the tooth was before it was damaged.

What is CEREC CAD/CAM? CEREC is a precise CAD/CAM system for the production of all ceramic inlays, onlays, and crowns.

CEREC CAD/CAM means damaged teeth can be restored using a durable ceramic material that matches the natural color of other teeth in patients’ mouths.

CEREC is an acronym for Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics. CAD/CAM means Computed Aided Design, Computer Aided Manufacturing.

What advantages does CEREC offer?

First and foremost, the restoration can be performed in a single session. With CEREC there is no need to make an impression and send it to a lab. The all porcelain restoration is made and bonded in place at the first appointment.

Secondly, the restoration is natural looking, because it is made of tooth-colored ceramic material. The ceramic material is compatible with oral tissue and is high-grade, anti-abrasive and plaque-resistant. It allows dentists to be extremely precise and save more of the healthy part

of teeth.

The CEREC treatment procedure means: • No conventional impressions The CEREC 3D measuring camera scans the prepared tooth in just a few seconds. This eliminate the need for impressions.

• No temporaries CEREC restorations are milled out of a solid ceramic block in about 15 minutes.

They are then ready to be placed immediately. This eliminates the need for temporary fillings and crowns.

• No waiting period Because CEREC restorations can be placed immediately, only one appointment is needed. CEREC tooth restorations have demonstrated compressive and shear strength greater than natural tooth enamel.

The CEREC procedure step by step: 1) After removing the decayed tissue, or the defective amalgam filling, a 3D image of the tooth is made with the CEREC camera.

2) The restoration is designed on the monitor of the CEREC acquisition unit.

3) The CEREC milling unit precisely machines the restoration out of a ceramic block with simultaneous use of a higher speed diamond bur and diamond disk.

4) The milled restoration is bonded to the tooth.

There are exciting hightech advancements being made in many areas of medicine and dentistry today. This CEREC CAD/CAM technology has much to offer in dentistry now and with future refinements.

EPHS StuCo Members Doing Great Things In Our Community

EPHS Student Council students have been busy this holiday season. Seniors worked on service projects in the community helping with Thanksgiving dinners, the Tree Lighting Ceremony, Catch the Glow parade, and firewood for flood relief. Sophomores organized a turkey feather contest to raise money for Victoria, who is fighting cancer and the Fresh-

EPPD after the Dodgeball tourney.

men provided support for the Middle School "Make a Difference Day" bullying program. Juniors provided fun by offering a Dodgeball Tournament where school staff, Ravencrest Chalet students, Estes Park Police Department personnel and students faced off in the spirit of competition.

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“A Spirit Of Christmas” Concert To Benefit The Westley Family

A program of classic and modern Christmas music to benefit the Westley family will be held at Our Lady of the Mountains Catholic Church, 920 Big Thompson Avenue, this Sunday, December 21 at 2:00 p.m.

The concert will feature the group Elk Hollow with Gary Reeves, ack Overly and Dmitri Galcovski (shown above) and they will be joined by special guest Brad Fitch (below) who is well known for his John Denver concerts and contributions to our community.

Also on the program will be musicians from Our Lady of the Mountains Michele Gergen-Wisner, Brenda Brown, and Gary Reeves and Lori Burnham. As a special treat Rev. Joe Hartman will sing and play a special Christmas number.

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There will be caroling at the end of the concert and the audience will be invited to sing along.

Admission to this special concert is free.

There will be a collection taken to assist the Westley family a much-loved local family who lost their husband and father Greg in a tragic accident on July 4, 2013.

There is a continued need for community support of this great family. If you are unable to attend and would like to contribute, please go to the website at helpwestleyfamily.org.

Refreshments will be served after the concert.

Come and join in "A Spirit of Christmas" concert. All are welcome and encouraged to attend.

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Cameras Installed To Deter Vandalism Of Holiday Lights In response to recent vandalism of the holiday lights downtown, the Town of Estes Park has installed surveillance cameras in an attempt to deter further destruction and assist police in identifying offenders.

Anyone with information on the vandalism of holiday lighting is asked to contact the Estes Park Police Department Crime Stoppers at 970-577-3838.

Individuals need not identify themselves.

This season, there has been approximately $1,000 in damage to lights in several downtown locations.

Each time, new lights must be ordered and installed by Light and Power staff.

Downtown Estes Park is lit each holiday season from just before Thanksgiving

through the weekend after Valentine’s Day. Larimer County Crime Stoppers in conjunction with Estes Park Police provides a means of communication for members of the public to anonymously provide law enforcement agencies with information on crimes or suspects. Tipsters can give information without revealing their identity and may be eligible for a financial reward for the information they provide.

Crime Stoppers is a partnership between the community, the media and law enforcement.

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Moose & Hank Need New, Loving Forever Homes For The Holidays

This week, there are two awesome dogs who are in need of new forever homes.

Moose is a very handsome boy, he is a medium sized, five year old Shepherd mix. He is great with kids, other dogs, and even kitties. He is very playful, yet gentle and would cuddle with you all day. He would be the perfect Christmas present!

Hank is a medium size, two year old Red Heeler mix. He gets along with kids and other dogs. If he could get a second chance at life, he would bring joy to a lucky someone for a long time. He also just happens to have a very nice smile!

You can meet either of these wonderful dogs 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.

Downtown Estes Loop: Discussions and Progress The Association for Responsible Development hosted Frank Lancaster, Town Administrator, at their December 12 meeting, to discuss the issues and progress on the proposed Downtown Estes Loop.

The Town of Estes Park, the Central Federal Lands Highway Division (CFLHD) and Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) have initiated a project designed to improve traffic flow and access to the National Park.

In September 2013, the Town of Estes Park was awarded 13 million dollars in Federal Lands Access Program (FLAP) funding. The initial application for the funds proposed a realignment and modification of Elkhorn Avenue, Moraine Avenue and Riverside Drive. Lancaster said that the one-way couplet design selected for the application, was based on input received at early open houses and Town staff recommendations The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), however, requires a thorough review of the impact of the proposed project, based on criteria of land use, social impacts, economic impacts, air quality, noise, water quality, floodplains, biological (wetlands, wildlife, etc.), hazardous materials and historic resources, among others. Public input will continue, and other alternatives, including making no changes to existing roads will be analyzed. Lancaster stated that the ”no change option” remains a viable option.

Lancaster anticipates that as a result of the review of public input received at open houses and other factors, some of the options will be reduced. An engineering study is planned in June, and this summer some traffic studies will be conducted. Plans are in place to evaluate some changes in traffic light sequencing and pedestrian signals downtown as well as added signage on Highways 34 and 36 directing visitors to alternative routes to the Park. The results of these actions will be incorporated in a traffic analysis and will be considered in selecting the final design plan.

In response to questions, Lancaster commented on the Town’s consideration of better parking alternatives, including the possibility of paid parking in certain commercial areas, reservation of bicycle lanes through the downtown area, and adding signage regarding routes to the National Park on County roads, such as Mary’s Lake Road. He admitted that reducing congestion in the downtown area cannot be solved by just one project. The Town is reviewing better parking and event management, improved signage, coordinated shuttles, and added parking lots or garages.

Lancaster noted that the project is still in the early phase of review and collection of data and that development of alternatives are still under consideration.

He invites the public to review the status and updates on the Downtown Loop website: www.downtownestesloop.com.

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ESTES PARK HAPPENINGS

For additional information call 800-443-7837 • 970-577-9900 December 19, 2014 – January 2, 2015

Monday – December 22 Chicken and dumplings, Mixed vegetables, Peaches, Brownie Tuesday – December 23 Sloppy Jo sandwich, Macaroni and cheese, Fruit salad, Cookies Wednesday – December 24 Senior Center closed Thursday – December 25 Senior Center closed Friday – December 26 Senior Center closed $5 EPSCC INC. members / $7 nonmembers - everyone welcome!

Dec. 19: Karaoke. Lonigans Pub. 9 pm

EVENTS Dec. 19 - 21: Last Minute Holiday Shopathon. Shopping festivities in downtown Estes Park. Maps available at the Estes Park Visitor Center.

Dec. 20: Vic Anderson. Western Americana. Coffee on the Rocks. 5 pm Dec. 20: Greg Blake. Acoustic. Rock Inn. 6 pm

Jan. 2: Ray Young. Jazz Piano. Nicky’s Steakhouse. 6 pm Jan. 2: Karaoke. Lonigans Pub. 9 pm

Dec. 20: Mountain Town Rockers. Rock.

Marys Lake Lodge. 6 pm

Dec. 19: Mountain Town Rockers Christmas Party. With special guests The Almost Dead and Amplified Souls. Marys Lake Lodge. 6 pm

Dec. 20: Ray Young. Jazz Piano. Nicky’s Steakhouse. 6 pm

Dec. 21: Gingerbread House & Christmas Cookie Decorating. The Stanley Hotel.

1 pm

Dec. 21: Sorcha Barr and Sara Corry.

Flute & Harp. The Stanley Hotel. 2 pm

Dec. 21: A Spirit of Christmas Benefit Concert. Elk Hollow & Brad Fitch. Our Lady of the Mountain Church. 2 pm

Jan. 2: James Davis. Classical Guitar. Twin Owls Steakhouse. 6 pm

Dec. 20: Karaoke. Lonigans Pub. 9 pm

THEATER Dec. 19, 20, 21: Nuncrackers: The Nunsense Christmas Musical. YMCA – Hempel Auditorium. Dec. 19 & 20: 7:30 pm.

Dec. 21: 2 pm

SEMINARS, CLASSES & LECTURES

Dec. 23: Jon Pickett. Acoustic. Rock Inn. 6 pm

Dec. 21: Winter Solstice Party with live music by Jon Pickett & Friends. Rock Inn. 5 pm

Dec. 26: Bob Smallwood. Acoustic.

Coffee on the Rocks. 5pm

Dec. 20: Live Painting, Artist Margaret Jensen. Eathwood Collections. 11 am

Dec. 26: Gary Hall. Acoustic. Rock Inn. 6 pm

Dec. 23: Free 5K Group Run. Starts at the Stanley Hotel. 6 pm

Dec. 26: James Davis. Classical Guitar.

Twin Owls Steakhouse. 6 pm

Dec. 30: New Year’s Family Glow Stick Party. Estes Park Aquatic Center. 4 pm

Dec. 26: Ray Young. Jazz Piano. Nicky’s Steakhouse. 6 pm

Weekly on Mon, Wed, Fri & Sat: Sip & Paint. Learn to paint a masterpiece while enjoying delicious drinks. Murphy’s Resort. Mon & Wed at 6 pm. Fri & Sat at 7 pm

Dec. 30: Free 5K Group Run. Starts at the Stanley Hotel. 6 pm

Dec. 26: Karaoke. Lonigans Pub. 9 pm

Dec. 31: Crystal Ball New Year’s Eve Ball.

The Stanley Hotel. Reservations Req’d.

7 pm Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve with the Mountain Town Rockers. American Legion. 8 pm Dec. 31: Live DJ New Year’s Eve Bash.

Lonigans. 9 pm Dec. 31: Bluegrass New Year’s Eve with James & The Devil. Rock Inn. 9:30 pm Festive Fridays: Every Friday, a downtown celebration of the holiday season. Chair massages, specials and holidays treats.

Maps available at Riverspointe Spa.

MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT Dec. 19: Bob Smallwood. Acoustic. Coffee on the Rocks. 5pm Dec. 19: Neal Whitlock. Acoustic. Rock Inn. 6 pm Dec. 19: James Davis. Classical Guitar.

Twin Owls Steakhouse. 6 pm Dec. 19: Ray Young. Jazz Piano. Nicky’s Steakhouse. 6 pm

Dec. 27: Vic Anderson. Western Americana. Coffee on the Rocks. 5 pm Dec. 27: Mountain Town Trio. Rock.

Marys Lake Lodge. 6 pm Dec. 27: Ray Young. Jazz Piano. Nicky’s Steakhouse. 6 pm Dec. 27: Shaefer Welch. Acoustic. Rock Inn. 6 pm

Advent Sermon Series: “God’s Promise”

Christmas Eve Service @ 6pm

Celebrate 100 years of Rocky Mountain National Park by visiting the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center to learn more about wildlife, the junior ranger program, recreational opportunities and more!

Ranger-led programs on weekends & special holiday program schedule. Details & info, call 970-586-1206

Dec. 27: Karaoke. Lonigans Pub. 9 pm

EXHIBITS

Dec. 28: Paul Shinn Trio. Jazz. The Stanley Hotel. 2 pm Dec. 28: Jon Pickett. Acoustic. Rock Inn. 5 pm Dec. 29: Just Jill. Acoustic. Rock Inn. 6 pm Dec. 30: Sean Flynn. Acoustic. Rock Inn. 6 pm Jan 1: Open Bluegrass Jam. Rock Inn. 6 pm Jan. 2: Bob Smallwood. Acoustic. Coffee on the Rocks. 5pm Jan 2: Colin Kelly. Acoustic. Rock Inn. 6 pm

United Methodist Church 1509 Fish Hatchery Road Estes Park, CO (970) 586-4153 www.estesparkumc.org

9:45am Sunday Service

ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK

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Landscape, Still life and Abstract. Art Center of Estes Park. Continues through Dec. 29 Celebrating the Season. Holiday Art Exhibition & Sale. Cultural Arts Council.

Continues through Jan. 3 Holiday Art Walk. Galleries throughout Estes Park. Maps available at Cultural Arts Council. Continues through Jan. 4 Climb On! History of Rock Climbing in Estes Park & Rocky Mountain National Park. Estes Park Museum. Continues through Oct. 4, 2015

EP DECEMBER CLIMATIC DATA

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

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26.4 34.9 66 (1988) 17.8 -30 (1978)

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Monthly Avg.: 11.1 Rec. Mthly. Total: 56.0 (1913)

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Monthly Avg.: 0.67 Rec. Mthly. Total; 2.95 (1913)

* My 22-year average

PHASES OF THE MOON

Last Quarter Dec. 14th

New Moon Dec. 21st

First Quarter Dec. 28th

Full Moon Jan. 4th

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MESSAGES FROM THE MANGER Despite efforts by many in the world today to quash the feelings surrounding this time of year there is still, throughout the world, a spirit that is seen in most countries. It involves a scene in a stable picturing a young mother, an adoring father, and a small baby, ‘wrapped in swaddling cloths’ and lying in a manger. What do you see...or, better yet, hear…when you witness the serenity of the ‘manger scene’?

‘Hear’ is appropriate because of the many messages that emanate from that scene and the events surrounding the birth of our Lord. Let me just remind us of a few of them and ask, in the words of one of our carols, ‘Do you hear what I hear?’

The first message, of course, is ‘LOVE’. John stated it like this: “God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son.” That ‘Gift’ was first witnessed in the Bethlehem story. God’s love is stressed further in these words, “At just the right time, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the Law.” I think His love is further evident in the fact that Christ came as a baby, later experiencing youth, on His way to becoming an adult…an adult that would eventually die for us. “We have a High Priest that was tempted in all points just as we are.” And, as a result, He “has been touched with the feelings of our infirmities” whether as a toddler, a small child, a youth, or an adult. He understands ME and all mankind.

The second message, that we hear clearly, is that which was evident in the image of the young lady holding the baby. The message is ‘SUBMISSION’. Despite the embarrassment of having a child out-ofwedlock, and jeopardizing her upcoming marriage, Mary’s response to the news that she would have a child by the Holy Spirit was, “I am the Lord’s servant, may it be to me as you have said.” That spirit seemed to be evident during Mary’s entire life…right up to the cross. May we clearly hear and live that message of ‘submission’, as ‘the Lord’s servant.’

The third message, is witnessed in the response of the shepherds…the first summoned to see the baby. The message of great ‘JOY’ is seen in the spirit of the shepherds as they hear the announcement of the angels, saying, “Let us go see what the angels have told us about.” As they gaze upon the small child they experience that ‘great joy’ and such a feeling must be shared, so they ‘returned, praising and glorifying God for all the things they had seen and heard’ and ‘spread the word’. That great message will be shared in much the same way this year as believers in Him will praise and glorify God and ‘spread the word’ in lives across the land.

The fourth message of the birth story was not heard at the stable, but sometime later when the couple and Jesus were in a house. There the Magi found them after a very lengthy search. The message they share with us, of course, is ‘WORSHIP’ and ‘GIVING OF GIFTS’ to the newborn King. These are qualities that we must develop in our hearts and lives as well. As the oft-seen bumper sticker says: ‘Wise men still seek Him!’ and they certainly do…and worship Him…and give gifts to Him. Their gifts told a great deal about the One to whom they were given: Gold…that He was a King; Frankincense…that He was to be worshipped; and Myrrh…that He was going to die. We, like them, need to give Him gifts befitting His greatness.

The fifth message from the manger proclaims ‘REJECTION’. “No place for Him in the inn” foreshadows the “no place for Him in some hearts”. “He came unto His own and His own received Him not”, John states. “Despised and rejected of men” foretold Isaiah years before.

Powerful messages all, heard as we view the Bethlehem story, and from it all, the reality that we fit somewhere in the story. Hopefully, we are those who recognize God’s love, submit ourselves to His will, praising and glorifying and worshipping God, rather than the other, I trust that this, and every season, will find these good qualities in our hearts. (Bob)

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Grants In Excess Of $24,000 Given To Local And International Service Organizations

Fr. Seth Richmond (left), Rector of St. Bartholomew Episcopal Church, presenting a check for $5,000 to Dr. Tony Fink, Pres. of the Glen Haven Area Volunteer Fire Department Board of Directors.

The Parish Church of St Bartholomew The Apostle Distributes 2014 Mission Outreach Funds Upon the recommendation of the Mission Outreach Committee, the Vestry of The Parish Church of St. Bartholomew The Apostle distributed from its budget for discretionary outreach, $24,269.00 in 2014 Programs Receiving Grants Of $100.00 to $999.00 are: The Food Bank of Larimer County for “Kid’s Café;” a summer nutrition and activities program for Estes Park youth.

Estes Valley Victim Advocates – a program providing safe housing, assistance, education and counseling to families and victims of abuse, trauma and domestic violence. This grant is supplemented by an additional grant of $500.00 from the Episcopal Church Women of St. Bart’s.

Estes Park Youth Center – an after school drop-in facility for 6th to 12th graders.

Programs Receiving Grants Of$1,000.00 to $2,500.00 are: The Haiti project of the Colorado Episcopal Diocese - to support on-going hurricane relief efforts in that impoverished Island nation. This grant is supplemented by an additional grant of $200.00 from the Episcopal Church Women of St. Bart’s.

Food For The Poor – providing assistance for food, clothing, shelter, water projects, micro-enterprise business startups and animal husbandry projects for destitute families across the Caribbean and Latin America.

Bill & Judy Howell – providing assistance for un-funded and under-funded needs of our military veterans at the VA Hospital in Cheyenne, WY. Estes Valley Investment in Childhood Services – supporting and promoting early childhood care and education in the Estes Valley.

Estes Park Learning Place – providing individual learning support to complement learning in school, homes and community, and coordinating the School-To-WorkProgram (SWAP), to prepare educationally challenged students to enter the work

force.

Caring Pregnancy Center of the Estes Valley – for the purchase of ultrasound equipment. This grant is supplemented by an additional grant of $200.00 from the Episcopal Church Women of St. Bart’s in 2014.

Estes Park Partners Mentoring Youth – matching youth with adult mentors to create and support one-on-one mentoring relationships between positive adult role models and youth facing challenges in their personal, social and academic lives.

History & Heroes Alternative Therapy Project (“A Hero Reborn”) – an innovative new therapy program under the guidance of Master Chen, owner of the Aspen Lodge, concentrating on female veterans with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and/or Military Sexual Trauma (MST).

Programs Receiving Grants Of $5000.00 are: Crossroads Ministry Emergency Flood Relief – to provide aid to victims of the September, 2013 flood. This grant is supplemented by a $3,000.00 grant from the Episcopal Church Women of St. Bart’s, and $ 5,000.00 allocated in St. Bart’s 2014 general operating budget for Crossroads Ministry.

Glen Haven Flood Recovery, Inc. - to aid in restoration of road/bridge access for residents in Glen Haven, CO. The Mission Outreach Committee of St. Bartholomew Church meets regularly during the year to receive requests from organizations providing a variety of services to residents of the Estes Valley. The work of the committee is coordinated with St. Bart’s Episcopal Church Women’s group, Men’s Group, and others who also raise additional funds for outreach. Total outreach funds distributed by St. Bart’s in the past year exceeded $39,000. Inquiries regarding submission of proposals for grant support may be directed to: Merle M. Moore, Chairperson, Mission Outreach Committee, St. Bartholomew Church, P.O. Box 1559, Estes Park, CO 80517.

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Ariadne Rascon, 7 mos.

Adriel Dominiguez, 1 mo.

Peyton Libby, 14 mos.

Aaron McCleary, 8

Zachary McCleary, 10

Annie Rahn, 15 mos.

Trinity Rahn, 4

Sean Creaghe, 6

Emma Creaghe, 3

Cole Ingram, 5-1/2

Lela Fortini, 3

Aviageal Miller, 7 mos.

Celine Coon, 10 mos.

Madaline Anne Young, 4 mos.

Abagail Ramey, 3 Enola Ramey, 7

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Blake Ingram, 3

Kylle McCown, 4

Devan Ryan, 11

Scarlett McCormick, 6

Katie Corrine McCormick, 5

Tara McCormick, 4

Stonewall McCormick, 18 mos.

Brinley Tedder, 1, Declan Tedder, 3

Henry Newhouse, 16 mos.

Cassidy Reed, 4 mos.

Alan Bernal, 7

Kimberly Bernal, 9

Tavin McGill, 18 mos.

Talia Moore, 6

Daniel Doylan Rojas, 3

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Liam Moore, 6-1/2 mos.

Alexander Oprea, 3-1/2

Cody Ramey, 7

Mya Brese, 5

Lucina Brese, 14 mos.

Heidi Romig, 7 mos., Theodore Romig 2

Ethan Shay, 5

Nia Galcovski, 9 mos., Nolan Galcovski, 5

Renata Khametvalieva AlBarran, 4

Liam Rademacher, 1-1/2

Michael Putman, 6, Isabella Putman, 9

Justin Marquart, 7

Finley Helmuth, 6

Carlos Rodridguez, 3

Camilla Rodridguez, 1 yr, 9 mos.

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Fatima Rojas, 6

Andrea Rojas, 10

Genesis Dominguez, 3

Raina Kiser, 6

Maya Kiser, 9

Aahana Shakya, 3

Aariya Shakya, 6 mos.

Hadlee Hinks, 7

Xander Hardin, 16 mos.

Oliver Roberts-Roemer, 4 Anna Roberts-Briggs, 9

Juliet Doan, 11, Bubba Doan, 5

Isaiah Reihing, 2, Kayden Reihing, 9

Andrew LaMontia, 5, Lauren LaMontia, 3

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Roman McClure, 6

Leslie Salinas, 6

Kevin Gonzalez, 5

Maksim Ursu, 4

Aria Skye Rademacher, 3, Alistair Rademacher 10 mos.

Heidi Ramirez, 8

Jack Stegeman, 7

Nicole Stegeman, 9

Nora Jurgens, 15 mos.

Brysen Long, 10, Dayton Long, 5

Porter Kopp, 2-1/2

Stephen Mitza, 5

Michael Edwards, 3

Maddix Trevino, 3

Cassius Trevino, 6

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Talon Adams, 10, Taya Adams, 8, Taven Adams, 5

Abbey Moore, 6

Noah Moore, 5

Stephen Salinas, 5

Emily Salinas, 1-1/2

Payten Hansen, 3 mos.

Abbi Scott, 6-3/4

Gavin Rohrbaugh, 7

Madison Rhoades, 7

Paityn Rhoades, 7 weeks

Maddox Nagl, 6

Izaiah Nagl, 1

Oscar Scott, 5 mos.

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Joey Daniels, 6-1/2

Kevin Botello, 8

Dylan Botello, 5

Gracie Greer, 5

Olivia Greer, 8

Matthias Westley, 6, Elijiah Westley, 4

Piper Brown, 4

Ashtan Coleman, 6

Macy Coleman, 8

Emma Coleman, 10

Natalia Gesele, 15 mos.

Greyson Green, 7 mos.

Angelina Bernal, 2, Paulo Bernal, 8

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Where the Estes Valley has been coming

for REAL ESTATE SOLUTIONS since 1985.

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New Price

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

avail for review, or could make a great shop/cafe/art studio, w/living quarters on 2nd flr. Owner financing avail.

$749,900 600 Pawnee

$85,000 7840 County Rd 43, Glen Haven

BEAUTIFUL LOT with great views & easy access. 1.59 acres. Rock outcroppings on gentle sloping wooded lot only 3 miles from town.

Kiowa Ridge Lot overlooking meadow with pond and mountain views. 1+ acres, paved street, town water, sewer, natural gas.

$69,500 19 Juniper Ln

$168,900 0 Kiowa Dr

.56 ACRE ZONED COMMERCIAL TOURIST Current plans for storage units

AUTHENTIC, LOG, MTN. CABIN;view Longs Peak,1 bd, 他bath, liv rm w/wd fireplace, kit, city water, nat gas,sewer, 5 cabins in condo complex.

Only $120,000 2111 Eagle Cliff Rd Unit 1

ONE THOUSAND PINES NEIGHBORHOOD. Vaulted ceilings and a gas fire place in the open living room. Eat-in kitchen, dining room and main level living. Huge family room in lower level.

RIVERFRONT LOCATION! Fall River at Fawn Valley Inn. New Carpet! Perfect get-a-way w/rental income opport. HOA fee inc. pool, hot tub, cable tv, wifi, water, sewer, trash, ext. maint. Home Warranty.

PRIVATELY LOCATED OFF FALL RIVER ROAD Lot 1 of Deer Ridge Subdivision is a great place to build your mountain home. Plentiful wildlife. Level building envelope & utilities close by.

$125,000 2760 Fall River Road A-5

$175,000 TBD Homestead Ln

GREAT LOCATION w/ 2.5+ acres. Views of Longs Peak, Twin Sisters & the Divide.

Lg rooms & great Master suite, 2 fireplaces & wrap around deck. Horse property. City water & sewer.

ENJOY RENTAL INCOME with this furnished cabin when you are not vacationing! Private setting, nestled in the pines and rock outcroppings. You will fall in love with this one!

$539,000 2105 Ridge Road

$299,000 1880 Sketch Box Ln 7

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$500,000 1026 Pine Knoll Dr.

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Estes Park Real Estate Services

1600 WAPITI DRIVE, #32

Luxurious one level living condominium in attractive neighborhood!

Bright & open floor plan... kitchen has stone tile floors & looks out over dinning area at spacious living room w/vaulted ceiling & large windows giving lots of light. Master suite w/walk-in closet, separate shower, Jacuzzi soaking tub. Two more large bedrooms. Oversized 2 car garage attached by covered breezeway. Near walking path leading around Lake Estes. Never lived in full time & shows like brand new! $349,500 MLS# 717815

28 UTE CROSSING

Riverfront log home on over an acre.Very private, easy access, cathedral ceilings, great room, SS appliances, granite counters, 2 master bedrooms, wrap around deck, stone patio, 2 car garage, lots of wood, premium construction. Room for RV, storage/yard work shed. Forced air furnace, 2 heating stoves in Great room (Main level) & family room (lower level). Large back yard for play and privacy.Terraced back yard, landscaped for flowers and gardens.Ideal mountain home w/great access and privacy.

$536,000 MLS# 743739

0 TUNNEL ROAD

13 acres in highly desired west side of Estes Park. Snow-capped views of Continental Divide and Rocky Mountain National Park.

Possible 3 building sites or build one home. Horses allowed. Stunning acreage in Estes Valley. Windcliff subdivision next to this land.

360 degree views. Unique opportunity.

$499,000 MLS# 739563

2625 MARYS LAKE RD. #37

Gorgeous rental condo beautifully finished w/granite counters stainless appliances, wood beamed great room, 2 stone fire places, custom tile flooring w/granite/slate inlays. Upper level deck & lower level patio has snow-capped views of the continental divide over Marys Lake. Washer/dryer in laundry, higher-end furniture. Hot tub on lower patio. Great investment & turn key. $329,000 MLS#731901

Convenient Building Site On Mary’s Lake Road and Giant Track Road.

Public utilities available. Easy access to National Park, Downtown Estes Park and Hwy 7. View Mummy Mountains. West side borders Estes Valley Land Trust property that allows no more building. $89,500

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Buying, selling or owning Estes Valley real estate is one of the biggest decisions that you will ever make. In today’s environment, expertise, reliability, and reputations are more important than ever.

Questions such as "Where will I find a moving company?" "Where will I bank?" or "Who can I call if I need maintenance services?" become a way of life, especially if you have just moved to a new area that you aren't familiar with.

In 2014 Estes Park Real Estate Services (EPRES) was created as a resource of members who provide quality, local Real Estate Services to Homeowners or Homebuyers in the Estes Park area.

EPRES consists of 28 members, all providing some type of Real Estate Services.

From Banks to Locksmiths, EPRES is your one stop shop for all your Real Estate Services.

The mission of the members of the Estes Park Real Estate Services organization is to provide high quality, professional and affordably priced services to the clients of the Estes Park Board of REALTORS®, the Estes Park community and surrounding areas. These services include an effort before, during and after the sale or purchase of a real estate transaction.

Estes Park is a unique market. The experience and local expertise of the professionals you choose to work with are often the difference between a smooth, successful transaction and months of frustration and wasted resources. Lack of knowledge in this unique market can also create issues down the road long after the transaction is done. Professionals who specialize in the local market understand the nuance of this area.

“Our members want the opportunity to earn your business. You will notice that working with local companies that know the nuances of Estes Park make it much easier” stated Dave Caddell, President of Estes Park Real Estate Services “Our group was created to help Estes Park homeowners get connected with local companies.”

Here is a list of current members: Caddell Appraisals, Gregg H Coffman P.C., Bank of Colorado, Bank of Estes Park, Key Bank, Above and Beyond Expectation's Cleaning Service, Boulder Valley Credit Union, Divide Electrical Services, Darling Enterprises, MJ Aldrich Builders, McCarver & Son LLC, The Portfolio Group d/b/a Westhaus LLC, Blue Ribbon Home Warranty, Falconer Home Inspection, Insurance Associates, Inc., Estes Park Locks, LLC, Estes Park Central Property Management, Boulder Valley Credit Union, Envoy Mortgage, Estes Park Mortgages, First Home Mortgage, US Bank, Exodus Moving and Storage, Apex Roofing Company, Fidelity National Title Company, Rocky Mountain Escrow and Title, BD TIMBER, Tree Removal & Fire Mitigation, Estes Park Central, Estes Park Maintenance and Housekeeping Services.

If you are interested in becoming a member, please contact the Estes Park Real Estate Services Group at info@estesparkrealestateservices.com or go to their website at www.estesparkrealestateservices.com/contact-us/ and fill out the form.

If you are interested in contacting one of the many fine businesses that are members, go to the website at www.estesparkrealestateservices.com.

2625 Marys Lake Rd 18B Comfortable, fully furnished condo at Marys Lake Lodge.

C Corner end unit, nestled in a treed setting, and steps from C salt s water pool. Nice floor plan with full kitchen, Great room with fireplace, and the entire upper level is the master r suite which includes large bath with jetted tub. Main level s includes 3/4 bath to accommodate guests using the sofa i sleeper.

This is a very popular rental property. $159,900 s

1600 Wapiti Cir 31 Contemporary condo featuring an open, one level floor plan, designed for handicapped accessibility. Warm, inviting interior with wood flooring, fireplace, luxurious master suite. Meticulously cared for, used as 2nd home, furnishings can be included. $329,900

800 MacGregor Ave C1 Are you searching for an income property and vacation condo? Furnished 1 bedroom Black Canyon condo. A popular spot for wildlife viewing & close to the heated pool. May be used as a short term rental, or as full time residence.

Pets allowed for owner. $252,500

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: 970-586-9427, or 970 685-8756

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Estes Park Lions Club Gets Into The Holiday House Spirit Once again the Lions Club was at the Holiday House to enjoy being with the Estes Park Christmas shoppers and to raise money to help the Elizabeth Guild.

All of the proceeds from the Guild Holiday House go to the Estes Park Medical Center.

As in past years the Lions had their quarter toss game and the “Spend a Dol-

lar, win a Hundred Dollars raffle” with the new $100 bill donated by the Lions Club. Pictured is Joe Calvin Lions President and members of the Lions Club presenting a check to Sandy Novotny of the Elizabeth Guild for $376 from the quarter toss and the $100 raffle. The brand new $100 bill winning ticket was sold by Lion Bob Siefert to Dave Alba. Congratulation Dave.

Estes Village Properties, LTD.

Each office is independently owned and operated.

320 East Elkhorn | Estes Park | 970-590-9941

THE RICH FLANERY TEAM “Preservingg the Dream of Home Ownership Ownership” The Rich Flanery Team has a combined total of 80 plus years experience in finding our clients the right loan strategy.

Lion Bob Siefert (left) and Dave Alba.

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

THE PEGGY LYNCH TEAM Mountain Brokers

1200 Graves Avenue 970-586-1000

See All Estes Park Listings at www.peggylynchteam.com Lions members present check to Sandy Novotny of the Elizabeth Guild.

Colorado Grand Lodge Masonic Scholarships It’s time to apply for the Colorado Grand Lodge Masonic Scholarships for students graduating from a Colorado Public High School in 2015. Available scholarships are • $10,000 per year for (4) years for Colleges & Universities • $3,000 for Vo-Tech Grants Scholarships are for up to $10,000 per year, renewable for four years for a total of $40,000 and are awarded primarily for leadership, maturity, need, and scholastic ability without reference to race, creed, color, sex, or Masonic relationship. The requirements are that the applicant must be a US citizen,

graduating public high school senior and plan on attending an institution of higher learning within the State of Colorado.

Timeline: December: Students should contact their high school counselor to request application information and then contact the Estes Park Masonic Lodge at: estespark183@gmail.com to setup an interview appointment. February 15: Interviews should be completed.

Three $1,000.00 scholarships to Colorado Colleges, Universities or Vo-Tech Schools will also be awarded by Estes Park Masonic Lodge, No. 183, A.F. & A.M using the same guidelines listed above.

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“Accept the challenges so that you can feel the exhilaration of victory.”

George S. Patton New Listing

www.MarysLake16A.info $298,000 • 2 Bed, 2 Bath, 1012 sq ft • Open Floor Plan, End Unit Condo • Steps to the Pool, Private Deck with Hot Tub

www.602ElkridgeDr.info $370,000 • 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 2080 sq ft • Main Level Living, Recently Remodeled • 7.11 Acres, Lower Level Kitchenette

www.10AcresEstesPark.info $385,000 • 10 Acres on Private Setting • Gorgeous Views, Rock Outcroppings • Borders National Forest

www.PineGroveCabins.info $799,900 • Pine Grove Cabins in Allenspark • 12 Rental Cabins, Owners Quarters • 5.2 Acres, Horse Corral, Lots of History

www.StanleyHome.info $1,600,000 • 4 Bed, 4 Bath, 5240 sq ft • Former Historic Home of F.O. Stanley • 1.3 Acres, Billiard Room, Grand Staircase

www.4079LittleValley.info $852,000 • 3 Bed, 4 Bath, 4260 sq ft • Open Floor Plan, Luxurious Master Retreat • 1.9 Acres, Private Setting, 4 Car Garage

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36th Annual Frost Giant January 25th

Golf Course Living in the Mountains Overlooking the 6th fairway of the 18 hole golf course complete with wildlife & mountain views. Two story end unit condo is renovated and perfect for a vacation or primary residence. Main level features open floor plan w/ living room, bright & cheery kitchen, powder room, laundry and deck that steps onto the golf course.

Two BR including master with balcony. $217,500 1240 S Saint Vrain Ave 1

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5 Br Home Adjacent to Golf Course

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This home has a huge great room with gas rock fireplace, hardwood floors and a gourmet kitchen with granite counters, stainless steel appliances, skylights and new lighting. Huge family room with space for a billiards table, study/exercise room & laundry with lots of storage in the lower level. There are 3 Br. & 2 Ba. on the main level with 2 more Br. downstairs. $499,000 1409 Cedar Lane

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300 E. Elkhorn Avenue Estes Park

MERRY CHRISTMAS 1405 CEDAR LANE Great location 0.91 ac.on the 6th green & 7th tee at the 18 hole golf course. Looking straight down the golf course, this 2BR/2BA home with large sunroom available for the first time. With under 1,400 sq. ft. your updates will not be costly. A great 2nd home or vacation rental.

$399,000

1422 MATTHEW CIRCLE A well maintained 3BR/2BA condo near the 18 hole golf course with beautiful hardwood floors throughout. Handicapped accessible; one level living. Mossrock fireplace in living room. Private sunny deck off kitchen.

Updated kitchen & baths. Duplex condo has nice patio area for outdoor living.

$254,900

TBD LORY LANE 35 acres with the biggest views in the valley of Estes Park. Seclusion, rock outcroppings, heavily treed & fenced.

Zoned agricultural so taxes are very low.

Well is in place & also electric and phone lines. Find your favorite building site.

$735,000

287 PINYON TRAIL Beautiful, sloping lot on 1.12 acres in Meadowdale Hills. 4 miles from Estes Park.

Lot sits at the end of a Cul-de-sac with evergreen trees, outcroppings & a well.

Abundant wildlife & great views. Easy year-round. All corners are marked.

$90,000

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The 36th Annual Frost Giant 5K and 10K races are scheduled for Sunday, January 25, 2015. These races are a long standing local tradition and a winter favorite of front range runners. The races begin at the Estes Park Municipal Building and head north to MacGregor Ranch. A portion of both races take place off road in the meadows of Historic MacGregor Ranch. Both races then return to the Municipal building for the finish.

This race is great fun and a great winter challenge. The race is a fund raiser for the Estes Valley Youth Activity Assistance scholarship fund. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s race shirts will feature a new three color race design created by Diane Watson who has created the art work for all 35 Frost Giant races.

You may register on line at active.com or at the administrative office of the Estes Valley Recreation and Park District, 690 Big Thompson Avenue. For more information please contact Gregg Farmer at gregg@evrpd.com or 979-586-8191 ext. 5

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Downtown Winter Ice Skating The Town of Estes Park and the Estes Valley Recreation and Park District will again offer a Little Winter Wonderland for ice skating. The rink is provided by the Town of Estes Park and is operated

by EVRPD. The rink is located in the municipal parking lot on the southeast corner of Elkhorn Avenue and Riverside drive.

The rink is open for business. The normal operating schedule throughout the season is Fridays, 4:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 7:00 p.m.; Saturdays, 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; and Sundays, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The ice rink is always subject to closure due to warm

weather and poor ice conditions.

Christmas Holiday hours will run Saturday, December 20 thru Sunday, January 3.

The rink will close at 4:00 p.m. Christmas Eve and remain closed Christmas Day. Holiday operating hours will be Monday thru Saturday, 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Sundays 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Ice skating is $2.00 and skate rentals are $2.00. The skating cashier and skate rentals operate out of the Rocky Mountain Rush Tours storefront on the east end of the ice rink. Come down and have a great time with your friends, children, and the rest of the Estes Park community.

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Quota Club Extends Thanks For Successful Holiday Home Tour Bond Park for displaying the Sisters on the Fly trailers.

We thank the Good Samaritan Village for hosting the Festival of Trees from Dec. 5-6.

They are gracious hosts The Estes Park Quota Club would like for the trees and the drawing for the winto thank the many Estes Park businesses ners. and community members for helping to We had 33 businesses and individuals make the 2014 Quota Club Holiday who sponsored the trees, decorating them Home Tour and Parade of Trees a wonso beautifully. A warm thank you to all of derful success. Thank you to the homethose listed below who donated their creowners who graciously worked hard to ativity for the wonderful trees this year. have their homes decorated by the first The gross proceeds from the trees and week in December so we could have an Home Tour ticket sales were over $12,000 interesting, diverse, and beautiful home – a huge success. This is thanks to all tour. We offer heartfelt thanks to Larry those mentioned above and the wonderand Gwenda Purdy, Bob and Carole Fixful members of Quota Club who give so ter, Roland and Anne Cabanilla, Fred Osmuch of their time and talent to all Quota man and Marilyn Raye-Osmon. We also fund raising events. The proceeds from thank the Sisters on the Fly members: these efforts go toward many community Carla and Gladys Van Drie, Sherrie Murprojects: The Loan Closet, Speech and dock, Kaye Binning, and Wini Spahnle, Hearing, Service to Seniors, and the Amfor graciously sharing their very special bulance Fund. trailer homes with us at Bond Park. They Thank you again to EVERYONE for were a wonderful addition to this year’s helping and attending the Holiday Home tour.

Tour and Parade of Trees. It is because of Thank you to our home tour sponsors ALL of you that Quota Club of Estes Park whose contributions helped to defray the enjoyed another successful Holiday costs of advertising, printing, and other Home Tour in 2014. expenses required to put on such a large Tree Sponsors and Winners event. Thank you to Michael and Daniela MedX-Ron Kuhns Kingston from Big Horn Restaurant, Cultural Arts Council-Helen from Texas Mary Murphy, Vicky Holler, and Wayne Newsom from Coldwell Banker, the Rich Lori Smith-Tiffany Gordon Flanery Team at Envoy Mortgage, Kris Chloé Libby-Teri Beaver and Gary Hazelton from Estes Park EPHS Cheerleaders-Sidney Jean News, the Peggy Lynch Team from RePoppy’s/Mama Rose’s-Dorothy Gibbs Max Mountain Brokers, and TRENDZ at Harmony-Jordan Sullivan the Park.

Lisa Devine-Susan Langmack We also wish to thank the following Stitchin’ Den-Lynn Kelly businesses and their staffs for selling tickets weeks in advance of the tour. They are Estes Valley Victim Advocates-Jerry Macdonald Book Shop, Estes Park VisiWestbrook tors Center, Estes Park News, and MedX Bank of Colorado-Lori Stetson of Estes.

YMCA of the Rockies-Lynn Kelly A big thank you to the Estes Park News A La Carte-Olivia Estep and the Trail Gazette for so generously Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factorypromoting the homes and reminding Kasey Troutman people of the event and where tickets Art Center of Estes Park-Olivia Estep could be purchased.

Rocky Mountain Home Interiors-Karen The parade of trees was beautiful again First Colorado Realty-Linda this year. We want to thank the Stanley Stephanchick Hotel for providing the beautiful venue Design Center of Estes Park-Anita for displaying the trees and for hosting the special evening – Bubbles and Bulbs - Shotts for the community kick off in November.

Mimi Hardendorf-Cindy Hoyle Their generosity is greatly appreciated as Kirby Hazelton-Lanty McCartney the trees are a very important part of the Junior Quota Club-Dorothy Thompson entire event.

Alicia Cossota-Mimi Hardendorf A special thanks this year also goes to Caring Pregnancy Center-Sarah FedorTracy Hilker from the Country Superchak market for providing lunches on the tour Simply Christmas-Lisa Gallegos day for all of the homeowners.

Stanley Hotel-Kathleen Bailey We also thank Earl Schwartzkopf and Dean Pedersen for helping with the event. Estes Park News/Kris Hazelton-Kathy Yenter Junior Quota Girls who helped at the Sherry Colburn-Becky Davis homes this year included: Colleen Casey, Sarah Kozlowski, and Hannah Smith.

TrendZ at the Park-Peggy Lynch Americorps Youth Volunteers who Chrysalis at the Stanly-Marianne Casey helped with the event included: Blair Mary Kay/Glenda Pedersen-Milly JohnBrandt, Brendan Faris, Rachel Jollie, and ston Christie Buzzeli. Thanks to all of you!

Tom & Kathleen Anderson-Holly Wing A big thank you goes to the Town of Ann Kasper-Laura Brown Estes Park Events Department for their Dunraven Inn-Good Samaritan Village. help and for providing the perfect place at

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Happy Holidays Season’s Greetings library lovers.

I’m sure you’re all busy with your last minute Holiday preparations, but remember, just because the library will be closed Christmas Eve, Wednesday, December 24, and Christmas Day, Thursday, December 25, you can still access library services from your computer at home. Heck, even if you’re a thousand miles away visiting Aunt Flora and Uncle Fred you can still log onto the library’s website and renew your library materials, download new digital titles, sign up for programs, as well as other useful functions.

You can download eBooks, eMagazines and eAudiobooks, either from a thousand miles away, or just across town.

Nearly any eReader device allows you access to the 1000+ eBook titles in the Estes Valley Library collection. There’s fiction, non-fiction, classics, juvenile fiction, young adult, and the Kid’s Corner to tickle your fancy. Download the Cloud Library app – easily located at the App Store – and with your library card number, you can browse and download books from the library’s collection. We’ve had the service for more than two years now; the collection continues to grow, as does

the number of checkouts. I still love holding a book in my hands, but when traveling, or working out at the gym – or reading in bed – there’s nothing like the convenience of a digital device.

Looking for some fun this weekend (December 19-20)? Part of Estes Park’s “Last Minute Holiday Shop-a-Thon” festivities is a scavenger hunt, and the library is one of the stops. Stop in the library for details. All this is part of the library’s ongoing collaboration with our business neighbors in downtown Estes Park.

The spirit of giving that this season accentuates was nicely represented by the library and you - our wonderful library users - in the Can Your Fines program.

For a period before Thanksgiving, folks could pay overdue fees by donating food items. People also brought food items for our shopping cart even if they didn’t have overdue fees. For the third year now Circulation supervisor Peggy Moore has organized the drive and hauled several loads of food to Crossroads Ministry.

We’re so lucky to live in a community that knows the value of giving.

Library Closed December 24 and 25 The Estes Valley Library will have a holiday closure on Wednesday, December 24 and Thursday, December 25. The Library will be open regular hours, however, on Tuesday, December 23 and will resume regular hours on Friday, December 26.

The following week, the Library will also be closed all day on Thursday, January 1.

Regular hours at the Library are: Mon-

day through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

The Library’s second floor (including the Computer Commons and wi-fi area) close each day at fifteen minutes prior to the regular closing time.

For more information about Library hours or activities, visit estesvalleylibrary.org or call (970) 586-8116.

Learning A Foreign Language: Now Easier With Library Resource Estes Valley Library patrons have a special resource to assist in gaining proficiency in a foreign language. The tool is called Pronunciator, an online language-learning system free to all cardholders. Continuing funding into 2015 is made possible through the Library’s Friends and Foundation organization.

Featuring 75 of the world’s most popular languages, along with ESL courses in 50 languages, Pronunciator is focused on quickly building conversational skills through a suite of interactive online drills, scored quizzes, and downloadable audio lessons and phrasebooks.

Pronunciator offers five possible levels of instruction for each language, covering vocabulary, verbs, simple sentences, and conversation. One level, specifically for tourists and business travelers, teaches

1500 essential phrases covering everyday situations. Each course also has up to 350 hours of audio lessons, which patrons can download to a portable device or burn to a CD. Appropriate for children as well as adults, Pronunciator is designed to meet the language-learning needs of the entire community.

The resource has proven beneficial for a variety of library users—for work, travel, school, as well as simple personal enrichment.

Estes Valley Library patrons may link to the Pronunciator database through the Library’s website at estesvalleylibrary.org.

Select the Research tab from the Library’s homepage.

Inside the Library, visitors may access Pronunciator from the Computer Commons. From home, cardholders are able to access the site through a library card number login.

Those interested may contact the Library for a brief overview of the resource.

For more information, contact the Library at (970) 586-8116.

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Ray Nieder Is 2014 Estes Valley Library Volunteer Of The Year Ray Nieder has been honored as the Estes Valley Library’s 2014 Volunteer of the Year. The recognition was made this month in conjunction with the Friends of the Library’s annual holiday book sale. Ray has currently been serving as president of the Friends organization as well as an active organizer of the book sales.

Ray and his wife Joanne retired to Estes Park in 2001 after careers with NASA, where Joanne served as a mission planner and Ray was a structural analysis engineer. Ray joined the Library’s Board of Trustees in 2004, where he served for eight years. Among his many special projects during his tenure was an important one in 2005: Ray chaired the search committee to select a new library director. The committee hired Claudine Perrault, who has been director ever since, and who earned the Colorado Librarian of the Year award in 2014. During those years, Ray also served the Library by working on budget projections, policy development, employee manual updates, and staff salary comparisons with peer libraries.

After two terms on the Board of

Trustees, Ray went on to join the board of the Friends of the Library, serving as that organization’s president in 2014. The Friends of the Library group provides vital financial support to strengthen the resources and programs of the Library. Book sales and membership have been a core component of the Friends’ fundraising activities. In January, those activities will continue in the newlymerged Estes Valley Library Friends and Foundation organization.

The annual Library Volunteer of the Year award was begun in 1996 to recognize and celebrate the diverse and essential work of the many library volunteers who serve throughout the year. In 2013, 95 volunteers gave 3532 hours of service to the Library, a number equivalent to almost two full-time employees.

The Estes Valley Library offers its appreciation and gratitude to Ray Nieder and all who give their time to support the community’s Library services. To learn more about volunteer opportunities at the Library, visit estesvalleylibrary.org or call (970) 586-8116.

Library Teen Book Club To Read The Classic “Little Women” Daughters, mothers, and friends of daughters and mothers, are all invited to take part in an upcoming book discussion at the Estes Valley Library spotlighting the Louisa May Alcott classic “Little Women.” Hosted by the Library’s teen services program, the discussion is open to ages 11 and up. The event takes place on Tuesday, January 13 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. Copies of “Little Women” are now available for participants.

Sign-up may be done at the Library website at estesvalleylibrary.org First published in 1868, “Little Women” remains one of the most popular books of all time. New generations of readers continue to be fascinated as they come to know the book’s four March sisters (lovely Meg, talented Jo, frail Beth, and spoiled Amy), who experience the hard lessons of poverty and the awareness of growing up in New England during the Civil War. Through the dreams, plays, pranks, letters, illnesses, and courtships

of the sisters, Alcott’s lively portrait of 19th century family life achieves a lasting vitality that makes it deeply meaningful to modern audiences.

The January 13 discussion will focus on the reasons for the endurance of this novel, as well as 19th century gender roles and how and why they have evolved. In addition to the conversation, participants will take part in a tea party and have the opportunity to make their own Civil-War era bonnets.

Books are also available for a second teen book club discussion next month. On Friday, January 30, the Library will host a book club and movie night on the science-fiction novel “Ender’s Game” by Orson Scott Card.

Those with questions about the event may contact Teen Guide Katherine Dumont at kdumont@estesvalleylibrary.org or call (970) 586-8116. Participants are encouraged to sign up now to get their copy of “Little Women” to read in advance.

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Learning And Discovery: Library iPads For Children

The Estes Valley Library offers a multitude of resources to help preschool-age children with the all-important cognitive development of their formative years.

Books, audiobooks, Discovery Packs with educational games and toys, along with weekly storytime events, have long been part of the Library’s important services.

One popular new resource is designed to encourage early literacy skills in children ages 2 through 6.

The resource comes in the form of iPads, an easyto-use tablet style device. The Library’s iPads come preloaded with early literacy “apps” selected by the Youth Services team of Kerry Aiken and Melanie Kozlowski.

The iPads for kids come with a “Big Grip” design which helps little hands to maneuver the device and cushions the iPad if dropped. These iPad Discovery Packs may be checked out for a one-week loan period to Estes Valley residents. To allow the fullest community use, no renewals are available on the iPads.

In 2014, children are enjoying several new educational apps which have just

been added to the Library iPads.

In contrast to many other computer or portable devices, iPads are especially suited to young learners, as they do not require the use and knowledge of a keyboard and mouse. Book apps are animated and interactive, designed to stimulate children’s imaginations. Language and math apps are hands-on and offer immediate feedback. iPads engage children on a multisensory level, helping them develop fine motor, language, cognitive and social skills. The Youth Services team selected the apps based on recommendations from professional circles, and only those apps that scored in the high 90s were considered.

The result is an iPad for Kids that includes a well-rounded variety of books, language, math, concept and problemsolving apps.

Visit the Estes Valley Library to learn more about these popular iPads and their check-out process. To contact the Library, call (970) 586-8116 or visit estesvalleylibrary.org

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Shakespeare’s The Henriad, Part 1-I Know You All New six-week course offered at Senior Center Whether you are new to The Bard or a seasoned Shakespearean, you will be delighted by a refreshing new Shakespeare course offered at the Estes Park Senior Center, 220 Fourth Street. Join professional educator Dr. Robert J. Burkhardt, Jr. in a lively and intriguing six-week series called, The Henriad, Part 1: I Know You All. The series will be held Thursdays, January 29 through March 12, 2015 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Senior Center. Note, there will be no class on February 19. The cost is $56 for members of Estes Park Senior Citizens Center, Inc. or $68 for non-members. Register by Thursday, January 22; space is limited.

Dr. Burkhardt shared these thoughts, “How does a reprobate become king?

William Shakespeare’s “Henriad” traces the rise of Prince Hal from wastrel to “the mirror of all Christian kings. ” In this class, we will work with two plays (Richard II, Henry IV Part 1) as Shakespeare creates a complex, seamless historical epic that entertains as it educates.”

No prior experience with Shakespeare is necessary – only a desire to learn and enjoy. Participants will read, discuss, and analyze texts and examine the historical, social and political time in which Shake-

speare wrote. All texts will be provided.

Robert Burkhardt has worked with Hamlet since 1957 as well as teaching Shakespeare course for over 20 years at Eagle Rock School.

He holds a BA in English from Princeton University, an MA in Education from Teacher’s College, Columbia, New York and a PhD in Education, Union Graduate School. Throughout his career, Robert taught in a variety of capacities. He was an English teacher in the Peace Corps in Iran, taught high school English and Social Studies and worked in an experimental school in California. He also worked for the California Conservation Corps in a wide variety of roles ranging from instructor to Executive Director. From 1991 to 2012, Robert was Head of School for Eagle Rock School and Professional Development Center here in Estes Park.

This class is cosponsored by the Town of Estes Park Senior Services Division and the Park School District Outreach Program. 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 inbox, please e-mail lmitchell@estes.org.

Friday Nighters Dance Club New Year’s Eve Dinner Dance The Friday Niters Dance Club invites you to attend their annual New Year’s Eve Dinner and Dance at the Rodeway Inn on Wednesday, December 31st. Social time begins at 7:00 p.m. with a delicious buffet dinner featuring Roasted Prime Rib and Ranch Baked Chicken served at 7:30. From 8:30 to 12:30 a.m. dance to the music of the ever popular Kings of Swing on the Rodeway’s 2500 square foot, hardwood dance floor.

A cash bar is available and attire is “dressy casual.” Black tie is optional.

This fantastic package is being offered for the low price of $55.00 per person to those who are not currently members of Friday Niters. For information and to print a registration form, visit www.fridayniters.org/. Make checks

payable to Friday Niters and mail with the completed form to P.O. Box 224, Estes Park, 80517. Paid reservations must be received by December 15, 2014. The cancellation deadline is December 15th.

No refunds will be issued for cancellations received after that date.

The Friday Niters Dance Club is a longstanding Estes Park organization.

Since 1976 dancers of all abilities have joined together to enjoy live music of the Big Band era and to have a fun evening at a reasonable price.

Regular dances are held the second Friday of the month, October through May, at the Rodeway Inn. The annual dues of $175 per couple are prorated for those joining after the beginning of the season. New members are always welcome! Call Jeff Van Bogaert at 970-402-9502 for more information.

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EVRPD Offers Teen Programing!

nifer Rodda. This course will teach the fundamentals of cheerleading, including basic stunts and tumbling, and will include an exhibition performance(s), dates TBD. Available for boys and girls, K-8th grade. A registration fee plus a one-time uniform fee of $50 is required.

Practices are Monday and Wednesday, Little Hoopsters (3 & 4 year olds) 3:45-4:45pm. Location is TBD due to Little Hoopsters is a developmental High School sports. Rec Cheer is from program for 3 & 4 year olds. 100% parJanuary 21-March 7. Early registration is ent/guardian participation is required. It from 12/1/14-1/7/15. After 1/7/15 there is Saturday mornings only, for 6 weeks is a $10 late fee from 1/31/15-3/7/15. It is from 9-9:45am Coaches/Referees Wanted and will be at the Elementary School The EVRPD is also in need of qualified Gym. *The cost is $25/In-District and referees and volunteer coaches for Youth $30/Out-of-District. Early registration is Basketball.

Available practice times are from 12/1/14-1/21/15. After 1/21/15 based off of gym availability, but are prithere is a $10 late fee. marily in the evening starting at 5:30pm Junior Jammers (K-1st Grade) for one hour a day/twice a week. If you Junior Jammers is an instructional procoach and your child is a participant, gram for K-1st grade. The program is your child’s registration will be waived.

Saturday mornings only. It is located at Basketball referees are needed. Paid or the Elementary School Gym, 10-10:45 volunteer positions are available. If you a.m., from 1/31/15-3/7/15. Early regisare interested in reffing or coaching, or tration is from 12/1/14-1/21/15. After for more information about our pro1/21/15 there is a $10 late fee. grams, please contact us.

Youth Basketball League Registration/Contact Us In the Youth Basketball League, players Early registration fees are $38.00/Inparticipate on a team and practice twice District and $48/Out-of-District. *For a week and have six Saturday morning Cheer, a one-time uniform fee of $50 is games. Practice days and times are based also required. You may register and pay on gym and coaches availability. Pracon-line at www.evrpd.com via PayPal tices begin the week of January 20, 2015. using a credit card or debit card only, or Games are Saturday mornings from you may drop-in to the EVRPD Admin1/31/15-3/7/15. Games times are beistrative Office, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Mondaytween 9am-1pm and are located at either Friday, to fill out a registration form and the Elementary School Gym or Middle pay using cash, check, or credit card.

School Gym. Divisions are: Co-rec 2nd**After the early registration deadline 3rd grade, Boys 4th-5th, Girls 4th-5th, there is a $10 late fee. *Youth Basketball Boys 6th-8th, and Girls 6th-8th. **A League: Late registrations will be taken minimum of 16 players in a division on a “space-available” basis only and can must be registered on the final day of only be done at the EVRPD Administraearly registration to ensure two teams. If tive Office (no online registration availthere is not a minimum of 16 players, able). *Little Hoopsters, Junior Jammers then boys and girls teams may combine & Cheer: Late registrations can be done and 6th graders may be combined with online or at the EVRPD Admin Office. the 4th-5th grade teams. Early registraActivity scholarships are available tion is from 12/1/14-1/7/15. After 1/7/15 through the Estes Valley Youth Activity there is a $10 late fee.

Assistance Fund. Applications are availRec Cheer able at the EVRPD office.

EVRPD is sponsoring a 7-week/2 dayFor more information, contact Cheryl week, Rec Cheer Program for the winter Sarnwick at 970-586-8191, ext. 3, or at of 2015, hosted by HS Cheer Coach, JenCheryl@evrpd.com.

ment (if needed), Fee: $82 Option 3: Lift ticket, rental equipment, and 2-hour lesson, Fee: $84 Estes Park: Snow shelter building & snowshoeing/Stanley Hotel Tour Saturday March 14th 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Fee: $36 Join us as we take a day trip up to Estes Park. We will begin our day with a ranger led snowshoe hike in Rocky Mountain National Park and learn how to build a snow shelter and survive in the winter!

Teen Adventure Series Trips Pack a hearty lunch as we will eat on the Estes Valley, Hyland Hills Park & Recre- trail. After lunch we will head to the ation District, Broomfield, and NorthStanley Hotel for an out of this world glenn have teamed up together to offer "Haunted Tour!" Registration Deadline: this fabulous teen adventure series for all Wednesday, March 4.

Middle School & High School teens. This Youth Center & Teen Night Schedule is an opportunity to explore new and exThe Youth Center is open Monday-Friciting places outside of Estes, make new day from 3:00- 6:00 p.m. during the friends in the Denver-Metro area, and school year and closed on school clohave loads of fun on these exciting adsures. Amenities include Wi-Fi, a pool ventures. All trips leave and return to the table, the Music Center (keyboards, guiEstes Valley Youth Center. Registration tars, drums), Logitech Squeezebox Wi-Fi must be done at the EVRPD Admin OfMusic Player, Xbox, Xbox 360, Kinect, fice located at 690 Big Thompson Ave, foosball, large screen T.V., computers, Estes Park, CO 80517. Must have a mini- board games, arts and craft materials, mum of 8 passengers for the trip to go. school supplies, couches, vending maMust register by deadline listed. chines, popcorn machine, sports equip2015 National Western Stock Showment, a kitchen, and bathrooms.

Saturday January 17th 2:00-8:00 p.m.

Thursday, December 18: Gingerbread Fee is $30 Making & Holiday Gift Exchange, 3:30-6 Join us for a taste of the West! Today we p.m. Come on down and make your very will be heading to the 2015 National own gingerbread home (all supplies proWestern Stock Show for a day of riding, vided). And those wanting to participate roping and yeehaws! Paint a horse or we will do a holiday gift exchange. Bring rope some cattle then end the day with a something gently used and usable as a gift.

Wild Wild West Show. Fee includes genMonday, December 22-January 4: eral admission to Stock Show and Ticket Closed for the Holiday Season/School to the Wild West Show. Dinner is not Break provided, so please send your child with TobacNO Youth Coalition money to purchase a meal. Registration TobacNO is available to all 8th-12th Deadline: Wednesday, January 7. graders. YAC meets once a month and Skiing and Snowboarding Trip to Eldinner is provided. Projects include Todora - Monday February 16th 6:30 a.m.bacco Free Larimer County and other 5:30 p.m. community and after school events that Join us on President’s Day at Eldorado are created by the students, for the stuMountain Ski Resort. We will head to El- dents. The next meeting is scheduled for dora for a full day of skiing or snowMonday, November 3, 6-7:30 p.m. at the boarding. Bring money for lunch. Must Estes Valley Public Library. be 12 years old for this trip! Registration To learn more about the Youth AdviDeadline: Wednesday, February 4. sory Council or TobacNO, stop by the Option 1: Lift ticket only, fee: $54 Youth Center to learn more or contact Option 2: Lift ticket and rental equipCheryl Sarnwick; Recreation Supervisor, at 586-8191 x3 or Cheryl@evrpd.com.

Registration for programs may be completed on line at www.evrpd.com or at the administrative office of the Estes Valley Recreation and Park District, 609 Big Thompson Avenue, Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For more information call 586-8191.

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Domestic Violence Doesn’t Take A Holiday

This year, as you hang the twinkling lights and decorate your mantel with sprigs of holly, remember that not everyone has gotten the message that it’s a season of peace. Unfortunately, the holidays can be an even more dangerous time than normal for those at risk for domestic violence.

From the financial stress of gift buying to an overall increase in alcohol consumption, to a flurry of emotions—and sometimes stress—that accompany a plethora of family togetherness time, there are many reasons why the chance of intimate partner violence can increase during the holidays. While there is no national study to measure the exact stats on holidays and domestic violence, says The National Resource Center on Domestic Violence, they do point out that law enforcement agencies in many cities have noted more domestic violence reports on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day than on other days.

However, The National Domestic Violence Hotline reports a decrease in calls—nearly 53 percent fewer—on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Whether survivors don’t want to disturb

family cohesiveness on these days, or can’t find a private time to make a call for support, advocates say the decline isn’t necessarily an indication that violence ceases on these days, reporting that calls will often increase above normal levels the days and weeks following a holiday.

Many times, say advocates, survivors of abuse don’t want to disturb family rituals or separate children from their family during a holiday, regardless of abuse that may be occurring.

What can you do? If you’re currently in a violent relationship, reach out to Estes Valley Victim Advocates at 577-9781.

Crisis advocates are available 24/7. You don’t need to figure out an escape plan right away—you can simply call to talk. If you can’t call safely from home, call from a trusted friend’s house, your doctor’s office or a public library.

If you suspect someone in your life is the victim of an abusive relationship, watch for red flags, such as possessiveness, rigid gender roles, and overt control by deliberately humiliating one’s partner in front of others. To support a victim, friends and family members need to be non-judgmental and supportive.

More Thoughts On The Estes Loop Project To The Editor: The Estes Loop Project has brought a lot of discussion within our community.

It will have an impact on all of us including residents (retired and working, fulltime and part-time), visitors and businesses. The Estes Loop is finite in its scope of work. The Estes Loop is about improving transportation in and thru Estes Park Consider the options. Option 1 is do nothing and reject the grant and help from CDOT and the US Department of Transportation. Option 2 is Concept 1 which includes all 1-way. Option 3 is Concept 2 which includes all two-way and widening Riverside.

Option 1 is to do nothing. In my opinion, that is NOT an option at all. Are we a tourist town? Are we a Premier Mountain Community? Isn’t our Town funded primarily (approximately 65%) by sales tax dollars? I had to ask myself all these questions to conclude that to do nothing would mean ignoring the essence of our Community. We can’t ignore the surveys done by both the Town of Estes Park for the Residents and the Visit Estes Park for our visitors. It would be an insult to our community and our visitors to disregard their complaints. In my opinion, that is NOT an option at all.

Option 2 is Concept 1 which includes all 1-way. There are major concerns with traffic not going by the businesses when returning from the park, the routing out of town, lack of parking prior to leaving town, access to the Post Office, access to businesses both on Moraine and the west end of Elkhorn for returning cars from

the park. I must agree with those people who see the one-way’s as a terrible solution to our traffic problem. In my opinion, Concept 1 which includes all 1-way streets is a poor choice for our community.

Option 3 is Concept 2 which includes all 2-way streets and widening Riverside.

This concept is our best option to increase traffic flow to RMNP, reduce emissions and direct those that want to go to the park and not through downtown. The roads in the downtown area are virtually untouched by this concept.

There is another basic rule of business and that is location, location, location.

Concept 1 (one-way’s) changes that for the downtown area. Improvements to Concept 3 could be a flex lane (only three lanes with the middle lane changing directions morning and afternoon) and the addition of bike lanes.

Conclusion: For years visitors have told us that we have a traffic problem, and now is the time, thanks to the availability of funds and the help of CDOT, to do something about it. In my opinion, Concept 2 is the best choice for our community. It doesn’t impact the streets in front of our stores, it doesn’t divert returning traffic away from downtown, removes traffic that wasn’t going downtown anyway, improves Riverside and eliminates the dangerous intersection at Moraine and Riverside.

Stay Informed whether you are in town or not sign up for Town notices: http://bit.ly/1yT4quI Charley Dickey Estes Park Business Owner & Resident

Meeting Notices Early Worms AA Meetings Early Worms AA meets at 7 a.m. every morning except Sunday in the basement of Saint Bartholomews Church at 880 MacGregor Ave. For more info, please call 970-577-1316.

Al-Anon Meetings In Allenspark

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 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.

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 automotive shop. We welcome friends and visitors to attend these open meetings.

Single? Wanna Mingle?

Park Alanon

Single wanna mingle? We meet on Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m. Call Mary for location and more information 303-7472602. See you there!

Park Al-anon meets Wednesdays from 6 to 7 p.m. at St Bartholomew's Episcopal Church, 880 MacGregor Ave., Estes Park.

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

880 MacGregor Avenue.

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

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Classical Holiday Music At Sunday’s Music Festival Concert At The Stanley Are you dreaming of Christmas, as sleigh bells ring, and thinking the weather outside might be frightful?

Come in from the cold and enjoy the fire in the Music Room of the beautiful Stan-

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ley Hotel as you listen to classical and holiday music on Sunday afternoon just before Christmas. What better way to celebrate the holiday with friends and family than the complement of Flute and Harp with Sara Corry and Sorcha Barr.

The concert takes place this Sunday, December 21 at 2:00 p.m., in the Music Room of the Stanley Hotel. Admission is just $10.00 at the door, children and students are admitted free. This concert is sponsored by Marcia Taylor.

"Sara Corry's music is a beacon of fiery light, crafted with an elevated degree of intelligence, and an inventive imagination," wrote the Sun Post News.

Sara has served as the resident composer for the Casa Romantica, Frozen Fire Films and the Dallas Chapter of the American Red Cross. Sara Corry is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin, and is currently working on her DMA at the University of Colorado at Boulder.

Sorcha Barr began flute after moving to the United States from Ireland in 2000.

Sorcha has been a featured soloist with numerous orchestras.

Sorcha was the resident composer for the Dallas Chapter of the American Red Cross and has also received various commissions that have featured her work in lectures, commercials and sculpture gardens. Sorcha is a junior at the University

of Colorado Boulder pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Flute Performance.

Please welcome for their first appearance with the Winter Series, Harpist Sara Corry and Flutist Sorcha Barr.

Close out the year on December 28 with the upbeat Paul Shinn Jazz Trio.

Consider giving a loved one or a friend the “gift of music” with holiday presents and stocking stuffers! Save on blocks of (10) tickets purchased at the door for $80.00, in advance, or $40.00 for 5 tickets at our office located at Hobert Office Services (1140-A Manford Avenue, Estes Park) or at the door on the day of the concert.

These tickets may be used for any Winter Concert Series perSara Corry formance this year OR any future year, they will not expire. (Cannot be used for Summer Concerts). Cash or checks preferred.

Music Festival attendees will receive a 20% discount for brunch or dinner on the day of the concert, courtesy of the Stanley Hotel Cascade. Additional parking is behind the Stanley Hotel.

A big thank you to Peterbark Productions for its able assistance in programming the Winter Series; as well as to Bob’s Piano Service. We are grateful to the Stanley Hotel Management and staff for their incredible support and generosity.

For further information, please contact our business office at 970-586-9519 or visit our up to date web site: estesparkmusicfestival.org. To receive weekly updates of our concerts and upcoming events, please send an e mail to estesparkmusicfestival@gmail.com.

United Methodist Church of Estes Park1509 Fish Hatchery Road, (970) 586-4153.

6 p.m. Family Candlelight Communion Service, Chancel Choir, Bell Choir and Special Music. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be in our fellowship hall at 5:15 p.m. to greet little ones.

Shepherd of the Mountains Lutheran Church, 2000 Ptarmigan Trail, next to Good Samaritan Retirement Village, invites everyone to its Christmas Eve Candlelight Service with Pastor Ron Bockhaus officiating on December 24th at 7:00 p.m. Special Prelude music will begin at 6:30 pm.

Summit Church, Christmas Even Service, Dec. 24th 5 p.m. Estes Park High School auditorium

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SMLC Puts Up Christmas Tree, Once Forbidden

The English Puritans condemned several popular customs associated with Christmas, such as the use of the Yule log, holly, mistletoe, etc. Oliver Cromwell, their English leader, preached against "the heathen traditions" of Christmas carols, decorated trees, and any other joyful expression that desecrated "that sacred event."

The members of Shepherd of the Mountains Lutheran Church, SMLC, would not have made good Puritans.

They like all of these “heathen traditions.” In fact, they invite the community to share with them in singing Christmas carols and enjoying not one but two decorated Christmas trees along with readings of the Christmas-story scriptures, open Holy Communion, a choir anthem, an inspiring message from Pastor Bock-

haus, and plenty of Christmas Carols, ending with the candlelit singing of “Silent Night.”

The Christmas Eve Candlelight Service begins at 7:00 p.m., but coming early will be very rewarding.

The special prelude music begins at 6:30 with contributing members, such as Phyllis Eggers, Loren and Lynette Johnson, Bill Kehl, Jean Siddle, and the SMLC choir, all offering their welltrained fingers, voices, hearts, and souls to the celebration of Christ’s birth.

Fortunately, SMLC does not need to fear the wrath of the mother church. According to B.A. Robinson, in 1851 Pastor Henry Schwan of Cleveland, Ohio, appears to have been the first person to decorate a Christmas tree in an American Church and get by with it. His parishioners condemned the idea as a pagan practice; some even threatened the pastor with harm; but the naysayers were soon over-ruled. Because of Pastor Schwan and those defiant pastors who followed, Don Lickfett and Marion Dougherty, pictured here decorating one of the SMLC trees, do not need to worry about an angry call from the Bishop. SMLC hopes that members and non-members alike will also have the courage to defy their Puritan roots and join in a joyful expression of thankfulness for God’s gift to mankind.

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Friday, December 19, 2014

Advent Prepares Us For Christmas At Presbyterian Church Of The Rockies

The fourth advent candle is lighted this Sunday to complete the Advent Season at Presbyterian Community Church of the Rockies. Over the last four weeks the congregation has been preparing for the celebration of Jesus’ birth. Advent encourages us to give, be joyful, and reach out to family and friends as well as to those who are in need. Advent encourages us to be hopeful, to look toward the future with anticipation instead of dread.

Ken and Audrey TeSelle begin the service lighting the Advent candle followed by the Prelude with Ray Young at the organ playing “Fanfair on Mendelssohn.”

Reverend Larry Corbett will bring a message of anticipation and expectation entitled: “Embracing Our Humanity” Offerings of music fill our hearts with “He is Born,” as the Chancel Bell Choir and Chancel Choir combine to play and sing.

“A Gallery Carol” follows by the Chancel Choir. Ray Young concludes the service with “Veni Emmanuel.”

On Christmas Eve, the community is invited to special services at 5 and 8 p.m.

The sacraments will be served to cele-

brate the arrival of the Christ child and Rev. Larry Corbett preaches at both services on “The Broken Wall.” Ray Young at the organ will call us to worship with “Le Bon Pasteur” and close the services with a Postlude of “Silent Night.”

At 5 p.m. on Christmas Eve, Kent and Betty Meyers light the Christ candle announcing the arrival of Emmanuel, God with us.

Chancel and Joyful Bells ring ‘Mary, Did You Know” and “We Three Kings.”

At 8 p.m. the Christ Candle will be lighted by Bruce and Lois Ellingwood celebrating the birth of Jesus. Musical offerings of “The Hands That First Held Mary’s Child” and “Still, Still, Still,” by the Chancel Choir will feature soloists Deborah Webb and Ruth Mutschler. Ray Young accompanies the carol singing.

The Estes community is invited and welcomed to attend all services. Join us for a celebration of Christ’s birth and the abundant life He brings to each of us.

1700 Brodie Ave. (across from the high school football field).

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Barbara McNerney Tappen Barbara McNerney Tappen, 93, passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2014, at the Estes Park Medical Center with family by her side. A celebration of her life will be held Friday, December 19, 2014, at St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church at 11:00 a.m.

Barbara was born December 6, 1921 in Adair, Iowa. She graduated from St. Katherine's High School in Davenport, Iowa, where she served as Senior Class President and was crowned Queen of the May. Barbara attended the University of Colorado where she was a member of Delta Gamma Sorority and voted Miss Colorado representing CU. After college she moved to Kentucky where she met her forever soulmate, M/SGT Franklin E. Tappen. They married and she moved to Des Moines, Iowa, while he served in the Army during WW II. After the war they moved to Des Moines where they raised four children. Barbara was first and always a wife, mother and friend. Her kind, considerate, and positive

attitude was infectious with all who had the pleasure of knowing her. She was a member of the Junior League, PEO, and served on many community boards.

Barbara and Franklin moved to Estes Park, Colorado, in 1983. A return to her beloved mountains. Barbara became active in the Estes community serving as an Ambassador.

She belonged to Chapter GJ/PEO, the Antiquarians Club and St. Bart's church.

Barbara is survived by her children, Dana Fritz (William) of Estes Park, CO, Diane Mayne (Joel) of Stuart, FL, Franklin (Carol) of Edina, MN and Trudy Collar (Curt) of Estes Park, CO, eight wonderful grandchildren and five great grandsons. She was predeceased by her parents and husband.

The family wishes to thank Prospect Park Living Center where Barbara spent the last three years of her life in comfort and surrounded by love.

Memorials in Barbara's honor made be made to St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church, 880 MacGregor Ave, Estes Park, CO.

Denny Ground Estes Park resident Denny Ground died at home late Friday, December 12, 2014 with his family by his side. Dennis Ralph Ground was born March 27, 1950 in Hastings, Nebraska. His parents were Ralph and Jean (Coplen) Ground. Denny graduated from Hastings Senior High School. On April 16, 1971 he married Elisabeth “Elsje” Looye in Hastings. He worked at Mid America Pump and Supply in Hastings and later at Phoenix Casting and Machine in Juniata, NE from which he retired in 2008. In 2009, the couple moved to Estes Park where Denny worked at The Sports Hound and Buckles of Estes Park. He attended Rocky Mountain Church and volunteered in his community as a bell ringer for the Salvation Army and Rocky Mountain Nature Conservancy. He enjoyed being a part of the Big Horn Brigade volunteers in Rocky Mountain National Park, restoring vintage and classic automobiles and woodworking. He also enjoyed outdoor work at his home and caring for the sports fields for the Estes Valley Recreation and Parks Depart-

ment.

Denny is survived by his wife Elsje of Estes Park, two daughters Amy Leaming and her husband Dan of Milliken, CO and Wendi Ground of Lincoln, NE, a grandson Kyler Leaming and two brothers Gary Ground of Kansas and Terry Ground of Hastings, NE and a sister Phyllis Vaughan an her husband Ralph of Atlanta, GA. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister Jan and brothers Chuck and Russ.

A visitation will take place at Allnutt Funeral Service on Sunday, December 14 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Denny’s life will be celebrated on Monday December 15 at 5:30 p.m. at Rocky Mountain Church in Estes Park. Memorial contributions may be made to the donor’s choice or Lung Cancer Alliance, Salvation Army, The American Red Cross, Estes Park Pet Association or University of Colorado Northern Cancer Research Foundation In care of Allnutt Funeral Service 1302 Graves Avenue Estes Park, CO 80517. See www.allnutt.com to send a message to Denny’s family.

Russell Albers Memorial Service are pending for Russell Albers of Estes Park who died at the Estes Park Medical Center Wednesday morning December 17, 2014. The January service information will be available in next week’s paper and at www.allnutt.com.

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Tad Diedrich

ficer for forty years, most recently at the Bank of Estes Park, he loved his job and the ability he had to help November prospective homeowners and entre24, 1955 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; December 11, preneurs to start a new life in the mountains. This was a legacy passed 2014 down from his father and grandfathers Theodore through three generations. He supAnthony Diedrich died ported the efforts and encouraged the dreams of hundreds of local residents. at the age of They trusted Tad to help them find a 59 at his home in Estes way to settle and prosper in the Colorado mountains.

Park, ColA huge sports fan, Tad followed the orado on December 11, 2014. He was a fortunes of the local teams, and he wonderful husband to Samantha for took great pleasure in acting as the twenty-eight years and a caring father commissioner of a local fantasy footto his daughter, Erin. He took time off ball league. Most of all he enjoyed from his career in banking to make playing golf with his regular foursome sure she had a good start in life. The at Estes Park GC and with his family two of them could often be seen hand in hand strolling in the streets of Frisco, and friends. Memorable stories of rounds he played at Pebble Beach, TorBreckenridge, and Estes Park. Tad was rey Pines, Turnberry and St. Andrews also a great son, brother, uncle, and friend. He saw the humor in every situ- found their way into his conversations ation, never took himself too seriously, in the clubhouse. He never missed a chance to pass along the lessons of the enjoyed immensely the company of game to his nieces, nephews, and those around him, always had a clever daughter, Erin: be honest, be polite, be comment, and wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t afraid to chalpersistent, compliment your partners, lenge others to think more deeply. He get better every day, and never give up. lived every moment to the fullest and didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t like to plan his days in advance.

He was the middle son in the family We learned from him to mind our own that held his older and younger brothbusiness and not speculate about the ers and sister together with his quiet motives of others. strength, with his fierce independence, Tad was born and raised in southwest and his great sense of humor and acDenver and decided during his college ceptance. We will talk less about each otherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s failings, less about our own acyears at CSU to live and work in the complishments, and appreciate each mountains. He especially enjoyed hikday and each other more because of ing the trails in Rocky Mountain Nahim. His spirit will live on in the tional Park with the waterfalls and memories of Samantha and Erin, also wildlife, the ouzels and elk, the his mother, Georgia Schmid Diedrich columbine and Indian paintbrush. of Colorado Springs, his sister GeorCamping and fishing, hiking and biking were always on the list of things he giann Lythgoe (and husband, Rich) of wanted to do more. His bachelor party Colorado Springs, and his brothers, before his wedding day with Samantha John (and wife, Viann) of Peyton, Colorado, Dan (and wife, Kate) of Grand included a climb to the top of Peak Rapids, Michigan, and Paul of Sparta, One, nearly 14,000 feet, with his nephews and brothers. It was a difficult Michigan. descent, but you wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have known A Celebration of Tadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life took place it, as he walked down the aisle at the last Friday December 12, 2014 at Presceremony the next day. byterian Community Church of the Rockies. Donations may be made in Tad moved to Estes Park seventeen lieu of flowers to the Cholangiocarciyears ago. He and Samantha donated noma Foundation: Searching for the countless hours to local projects, he C.U.R.E. through the Allnutt Funeral was a member of the Rotary Club and Home or directly on the website, assisted with local parades and the annual Duck Race. A banker and loan of- Cholangiocarcinoma.org.

Betty Lou Livingston Betty Lou Livingston passed away at home on December 3, 2014 in Waco, Texas. She had been a long time resident of Estes Park until 2009, when, in failing health, she moved to Texas to live with her daughter and son-in-law.

Betty was born in Okmulgee, Oklahoma on January 13, 1923. She lived there until she graduated from high school. Betty and her husband George built a home in Estes around 1980. She sold real estate in the area and became

a real estate broker. She always enjoyed the natural beauty and wildlife in Estes and hiking with her friends in the mountains. After a long illness of congestive heart failure, Betty died at the age of 91. She was buried on December 10 in Okmulgee, Oklahoma.

Betty was preceded in death by her first husband, Robert N. Chapman, Sr., her second husband, George Livingston and her son, Robert N. Chapman, Jr. Survivors include her daughter, Jacque Bottoms (1939 Meixner Rd., Waco, Tx. 76705), six grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren and one greatgreat granddaughter.

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Help Wanted

Year Round Buildings Maintenance Technician Dining Room Manager General Maintenance-Evening shift Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor Seasonal & Part Time (PT) Positions Asst. Youth Programs Director (Feb-Aug 2015) Audio Visual Technician Center Services & Support Staff Craft & Design Center Instructor Guest Registration Desk Attendants Resident Assistant (begin Jan 2015) Job descriptions & applications are on our website: ymcarockies.org/work (970) 586-3341 x1032

EXPERIENCED CARPENTER NEEDED. Must have own tools and transportation.

970-215-7237 - Ask for Jack Harmony Foundation, an adult alcohol/ drug residential treatment center in Estes Park has the following openings available: â&#x20AC;˘ Full Time Maintenance Team Member Hours are 2:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. Tuesday through Friday. Must have maintenance experience, Colorado driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license and be very dependable.

â&#x20AC;˘ Food Services Team Member Hours are Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Must have some food services experience and be very reliable.

â&#x20AC;˘ Nursing positions â&#x20AC;&#x201C; LPN or RN Must have Colorado nursing license. We have part time and on call positions available.

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Please send resume, cover letter and salary requirements to kfaraguna@harmonyfoundationinc.com.

You may also fax to 970-577-0392 or mail to 1600 Fish Hatchery Road; Estes Park, CO. Be sure to check out our web site at www.harmonyfoundationinc.com

Massage Therapist Needed

Looking for local person, no housing available.

Apply at Murphys River Resort, 1650 Big Thompson Avenue.

Bring resume.

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 president@estesvalleypartners.com by 5pm on 8/29/14.

ESTES PARK SCHOOL DISTRICT R-3 Substitutes Needed For Teachers/Food Service/ Paraprofessionals

Apply online at www.applitrack.com/estesschools/onlineapp.

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Starting January 5, 2015. Apply online at www.applitrack.com/estesschools/onlineapp/.

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These jobs are seasonal and begin in May 2015 and end in September 2015.

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Wyndham Vacation Ownership, the largest vacation ownership company in the world, at WorldMark Estes Park is presently hiring:

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Must have own tools & truck, willing to work 40 hours+ per week year-round.

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Please send resume with 3 work references (by mail only) to: Estes Legal Services, LLC 212 Virginia Drive Estes Park, CO 80517

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Local pest control company is looking for a professional, customer-focused individual to service and grow an existing route This includes servicing local commercial and residential accounts in the Estes Park area.The individual must live in Estes Park to be considered The ideal person will work well with minimal supervision, and has prior experience in sales and service. The individual does not need to have prior pest control experience, but it is beneficial. Performance-based compensation package provided.

We are looking for candidates who possess the following: Professional, clean-cut appearance Ability to pass drug screening and physical assessment Clean background and MVR Please submit all resumes and inquiries to kevin@enviropest.com

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Send cover letter and resume to hr@epmedcenter.com or visit our website at epmedcenter.com and fill out an application.

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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,

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the Town of Estes Park is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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Patriot Legue Wrestling Results

By: Kevin Ash

Thursday night the Bobcats began Patriot League action taking on the Strasburg Indians and the Highland Huskies in a triangular meet. Hard fought efforts by the Bobcats, but giving up five open weights was too much to overcome. Estes was taken down 48-24 by Strasburg and 60-21 by Highland. Several Cat wrestlers did pick up some league wins. Individual records from Thursday night include: 106 - Open 113 - Open 120 - Hunter Kitchen (0-2) 126 - Logan Ash - (2-0) 132 - Caden Brown - (1-1) 138 - James Steadman - (1-1) 145 - Open 152 - Eric Todd - (2-0) 160 - John Taylor - (1-1) 170 - Nick Burreson - (0-2)

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At 126 lbs., Senior Logan Ash continued his strong season. He finished the day with a 3-0 record that included three pins and 1st place in the weight class. Logan was rewarded for his efforts by receiving the tournament's Most Outstanding Wrestler plaque.

132 lb. Sophomore Caden Brown fought his way to a 2-2 record (two wins by pin).

Caden ended up on the awards stand with a 5th place finish.

At 138 lbs., Senior James Steadman finished with a 4-1 record (three wins by pin) and grabbed the 3rd place medal.

Photo courtesy Brian Brown Jamie lost a tough 7-5 match in the semifinals to the 138 weight class champion.

182 - Dillon Rodgers - (1-1) Eric Todd continued his great to start to 195 - Open the season. The 152 lb. Sophomore went 220 - Marshall Dean - (0-2) 4-1 on the day (all four wins by pin) and 285 - Open finished with a 3rd place medal.

Denver North Invitational At 170 lbs., Senior Nick Burreson came Estes Park wrestlers traveled to Denver out on the short end of two hard fought on Saturday for an all day tournament at matches. The first time wrestler continues Denver North High School. The meet in- to develop his skills in a highly competicluded 18 schools mostly from the Dentive weight class. ver area. When all the dust settled the 182 lb. Senior Dillon Rodgers wrestled team found itself with a 7th place finish. hard on the day and found himself batThis was a Varsity only tournament and tling in the 3rd/4th place match. Dillon five of the seven Bobcat wrestlers were would finish the day with a 2-2 record on the awards stand. Individual results and a very solid 4th place finish. from Saturday include: Northridge Duel At 120 lbs., Freshman Hunter Kitchen Monday night the Bobcat wrestlers travfound himself in tough battles all day and eled to Greeley and concluded a stretch of his toughness was rewarded with his first wrestling with their 3rd meet in four days. varsity win of the season. Hunter finThis would be a dual meet against the 4A ished with a record of 1-2 in a very tough Northridge Grizzlies. The Bobcats

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brought a spirited effort but found themselves on the short end of a 48-27 team score. The Bobcats won the head to head matches 5-4, but giving up five open weight classes proved too much to overcome. The highlight of the evening was provided by first year wrestler Marshall Dean getting his first win of the season with a first period pin. Individual results from Monday night include: 106 - Open 113 - Open 120 - Hunter Kitchen - Freshman (win pin in the 3rd period) 126 - Logan Ash - Senior (win - pin in the 2nd period) 132 - Bradley Jensen - Freshman (loss) 138 - Open 145 - James Steadman - Senior (loss) 152 - Eric Todd - Sophomore (win - pin in the 2nd period) 160 - John Taylor - Senior (win, 3-2 decision) 170 - Nick Burreson - Senior (loss) 182 - Dillon Rodgers - Senior (loss) 195 - Open 220 - Marshall Dean - Senior (win - pin in the first period) 285 - Open Next up for the Bobcat wrestlers is a Saturday tournament at West Grand High School in Kremmling. This will be the squads final action before the Christmas break.

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Rare Opportunity in Blue Spruce Village

Fun & Successful Downtown Estes Business

Nestled in the pines along the Big Thompson & just minutes from RMNP. Detached 3 BD/3 BA home in offers fine finishes throughout. Kitchen boasts all new stainless appliances & granite counters. GR features gas F/P & Australian Cypress wood floors & overflows to large composite deck. Master w/ walk in closet & private balcony. Excellent rental history!

Own a fun & exciting retail cookie business in the heart of beautiful downtown Estes Park. In business for 20 years w/ an outstanding repeat customer base.

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Golf Course Living in the Mountains Overlooking the 6th fairway of the 18 hole golf course complete with wildlife & mountain views.Two story end unit condo is renovated and perfect for a vacation or primary residence. Main level features open floor plan w/ living room, bright & cheery kitchen, powder room, laundry and deck that steps onto the golf course.Two BR including master with balcony.

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