Estes Park Community Resource Guide 2009

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Welcome........................................................4 Medical Services ............................................5 Visitor Center .................................................6 Library............................................................7 Senior Services ..............................................8 Help Agencies ................................................9 Churches........................................................9 Schools........................................................11 Voter Info .....................................................13 Post Office ...................................................14 Utilities ........................................................15 Youth Activities............................................17 RMNP ..........................................................19 Govt. Directory .............................................20 Law Enforcement..........................................22 Arts .............................................................23 History .........................................................24 Pathways .....................................................26 Clubs and Organizations................................27 Parks and Recreation ...................................31 Snow Removal..............................................33 Demographics ..............................................36 Tax Rates ....................................................36 Vehicle Info ..................................................36 Fire Protection .............................................37 Media ..........................................................38 Telephone ....................................................38 Television.....................................................38 Town Parks ..................................................41 Special Transit .............................................42

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Jennifer Wurgaft,Circulation, Jennifer Wurgaft The Community Resource Guide is an annual publication of the Estes Park Trail-Gazette, a twiceweekly newspaper. The Community Resource Guide is published in August. Offices: 251 Moraine Ave. Mailing address: P.O. Box 1707, Estes Park, CO 80517. Telephone (970)586-3356. Fax (970) 586-9532. Web: www.eptrail.com. ©2009 Estes Park Trail-Gazette

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Welcome to Estes Park S itting in the shadow of Longs Peak, Estes Park attracts literally millions of visitors each year. Summers are particularly busy as tourists flock to the beauty that is contained in Rocky Mountain National Park located just west of town. When Joel Estes first came upon the Estes Valley in 1859, he reportedly exclaimed, “We were monarchs of all we surveyed. We had the world all to ourselves.” Rocky Mountain National Park is recognized as one of the nation’s scenic treasures. The diverse landscape encompasses a wide variety of habitats ranging from lush mountain meadows and dense forests to the wind-swept, alpine tundra that comprises more than one third of the Park’s 426 square miles. Estes Park is more than just a beautiful place. It’s a special town that casts its spell on visitors who find themselves wanting to call it home. Match Estes Park and the Estes

Valley’s natural magnificence with the ambition and friendliness of its people, and the result is a rich blend. Nestled high in the Rocky Mountains, Estes Park offers exceptional restaurants, retail outlets, art galleries, musicians and dynamic theatrical productions. Estes Park also boasts an outstanding school system, as well as many other essential amenities.

Estes Park offers shopping, fine dining and many recreational opportunities. There are activities for the young and young-at-heart, including go carts, putt putt golf, a giant slide and a plethora of hiking trails. Three main highways converge on Estes Park, each offering spectacular vistas. Colorado Hwy. 7 comes in from the south, offering views of Marys Lake and Prospect Mountain. U.S. Hwy 36, from the southeast, provides overviews of Lake Estes. U.S. Hwy 34, from the northeast, takes nearly the same route as Joel Estes some 150 years ago.

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Medical Services

Estes Park Medical Center 555 Prospect Ave. 586-2317 www.epmedcenter.com

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he Estes Park Medical Center is a 25-bed critical access acute care facility with a 24-hour emergency department, 24-hour ambulance service, emergency air transport, medical/surgical services, obstetrics, home health care, and hospice. Prospect Park Living Center, a 60-bed skilled nursing facility, is located adjacent to the hospital and offers 24-hour care. Physical, speech, and occupational therapy are some of the services available to the residents. The Family Medical Clinic offers family medicine, obstetrics/ gynecology, general surgery, and pediatrics. Specialists from the Front Range communities see patients in the Specialty Clinic and offer services in Allergy/Asthma, Cardiology, Dermatology, Dietetics, Gastroenterology, Neurology, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, Otolaryngology, Plastic Surgery and Cosmetic Enhancement, Podiatry, Pulmonology, Sleep Disorders, and Urology. EPMC assists people with their personal health through prevention, maintenance, health restoration, and support.

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Morning light streams into the lobby at the Estes Park Medical Center.

Salud Family Health Center 1950 Redtail Hawk Road Telephone: (970) 586-9230 FAX: (970) 586-0292

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he Salud Center is a nonprofit, community-supported health clinic. Medical services offered by Salud Family Health Center includes pediatrics, obstetrics, general surgery, dermatology, endocrinology, eye care, dentistry and mental health care. It offers family practice for adults and children, urgent care, physical exams, women’s health services, prescriptions and lab work. Immunizations and referrals are also available. Board-certified physicians and/or family nurse practitioners are on—duty CONTINUED ON 6

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he majestic scenery of Rocky Mountain National Park combined with the home town hospitality of Estes Park transforms a trip to the Colorado Rockies into a dream vacation in a corner of paradise. Whether coming for a day, a week, or more, visiting this eastern gateway community to Rocky Mountain National Park, Estes Park, at 7,522 feet above sea level is an experience you’ll remember forever. With world class hiking and climbing, fishing, golfing, sightseeing, wildlife watching, galleries, unique shopping, an array of dining choices, options in lodging to meet every taste and Rocky Mountain National Park out the back door, there’s something in Estes Park just for you. Special events at Estes Park and summer-long free outdoor entertainment are set amidst the backdrop of Rocky Mountain National Park. Hear folk musicians entertain, listen to a string quartet perform, or tap your toes to a big band playing favorites. Beginning with

Jazz Fest held each May and continuing through the holiday season’s “Catch the Glow’ celebration, there are special events here in Estes Park that will keep you coming back for more. Here, you can be adventurous all on your own. But when you want advice or assistance, the Estes Park Visitors Center, operated by the Estes Park Convention and Visitors Bureau, is a perfect place to stop. Located at the intersection of U.S. Highways 34 and 36, the Center provides information about every business in Estes Park and things to do in the area. When it comes to providing complete visitors services, the one component of excellence that sets Estes Park apart from other areas is the contingent of about 70 volunteers who donate their expertise and time to helping visitors have an outstanding vacation experience in this area. Individual Ambassadors work on a rotating basis at the information desk in the Visitors Center daily during the

summer season and on weekends from October through mid-May. Ambassadors answer questions about where to hike, drive, shop, eat and stay in the Estes Park area. They provide answers to common questions like “where’s a good place for me to hike?” to more uncommon questions that deal with everything from human genealogy to botanical knowledge. The CVB staff provides additional expertise in planning group gatherings from weddings and reunions to business meetings. The Estes Park Visitors Center is open daily except New Years Day, Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas.

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at all times. Dental services, nutrition education and mobile units are also available. The clinic accepts private insurance, Medicaid and Medicare. Some patients are accepted on an “ability-to-pay” sliding scale based on income and family size.

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Timberline Medical PC 131 Stanley Ave. Telephone: (970) 586-2343

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Estes Park Public Library

Estes Park Public Library 335 E. Elkhorn Ave. (970) 586-8116 www.esteslibrary.org Director: Claudine Perrault

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he Estes Park Women’s Club founded the Estes Park Public Library in 1916. It moved to its current 17,000 square foot building in 1991, was expanded and renovated in 2002, and recently underwent an interior renovation. Eleven full-time staff members including the director, four part time staff and approximately 60 volunteers operate the library on a daily basis. A seven member-based board of trustees, appointed by Larimer County Commissioners and the Estes Park Board of Trustees oversee library operations. The library offers numerous children’s activities and special programs. Public meeting space and free Internet access are also available. Internet access is offered by the half

Outreach programs are offered for the homebound, vision or hearing impaired, nursing home patients and local preschools. The second floor of the library features a rotating collection of artwork from local artists every month. The library’s primary source of funding is district property tax. Other sources include the Friends of the Library, the Library Foundation, fees, grants and donations. The library’s website, esteslibrary.org, is frequently updated and offers information on interlibrary loans, schedule of events, checkout renewals and local history and information. Hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Thursday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday; and 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday — September through May. The library opens one hour earlier Monday through Saturday in the summer — June through August.

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Senior Services Estes Park Senior Center 220 Fourth St. (970) 586-2996 www.estes.org/seniorcenter Director: Lori Mitchell Program and Rental Coordinator: Kelly Claypool

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he Estes Park Senior Center offers a welcoming atmosphere and serves nutritious and affordable meals Monday through Friday at noon. Reservations are preferred by 10:30 a.m. the day of or any day prior. The Estes Park Senior Center is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. There are no age restrictions for participation in any of the programs and services of the Senior Center. Lunch menus are printed on the Friday Datebook page of the Trail-Gazette, announced each morning on radio KEPL 1470, can be obtained at the Senior Center or online at www.estes.org/seniorcenter.

The Senior Center offers exciting Village opportunities for active adults. The 1901 Ptarmigan Trail center offers programs, classes and (970) 577-7700 monthly day trips to exciting venues Director: Randy Davis across the Front Range. Also offered www.estesparkgoodsamvillag are a variety of adult education courses, e.com Tri-Fit exercise classes Tai Chi classes, stes Park Good Samaritan blood pressure clinics, tennis group, Village is a retirement campus pool and billiards, bridge, mah-johngg, providing housing with pinochle, stimulating discussion groups supportive services for people 55 and and social events and more. over. Options include 46 twinhome units, 34 one and two-bedroom Additional educational, art and craft apartments and 24 assisted-living classes and recreational classes, apartments. Services include meals, entertainment and general interest scheduled transportation, covered programs are added monthly. Check parking, building and grounds with the venter or online for current maintenance, housekeeping, planned monthly and seasonal offerings. activities and personal assistance staff The Estes Park Senior Center also (in assisted living). Residents have offers a Meals on Wheels program for access to a pool, exercise facilities, home-bound citizens. Meals are meeting rooms and lounges, library, delivered Monday through Friday at woodshop, county store and hair salon. noon. A fee applies. The village supports equal housing opportunity and all faiths or beliefs are welcome. As a community resource Estes Park Good Samaritan Good Samaritan offers services such as counseling and referral and care companion services. Facilities are available to non-profit groups and seniors for meetings and other activities.

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stes Park Home Care provides services for persons diagnosed with an acute or chronic illness needing the skills of a nurse and/or therapist. Estes Park Home Care provides skilled nursing, medical social services, home health aides, physical, speech and occupational therapy. Hospice of the Estes Valley cares for patients with terminal illness. Referrals can be made by the individual, physicians, friends or family. For further information on senior citizen services, call the Larimer County Office on Aging at (970) 498-6800.

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Help Agencies Alcoholics Anonymous

Alcoholics Anonymous is a society with the purpose of achieving and maintaining sobriety. This is done by a 12-step program, in turn by helping others do the same. Estes Park has a variety of AA meetings seven days a week. For information, call 586-2471.

American Red Cross

For national or international relief efforts, call the American Red Cross at 1-800-HELP-NOW or visit www.redcross.org. The American Red Cross Centennial Chapter serves the Estes Valley, located at 120 Saturn Dr. in Fort Collins, Colo. For more information, call (970) 226-5728 or visit www.northerncolorado.redcross.org.

Caring Pregnancy Center of the Estes Valley

Caring Pregnancy Center of Estes Valley offers free, confidential pregnancy tests, adoption counseling and referral, parenting information, prenatal instruction and post-abortion counseling. Maternity and baby clothing and equipment are also available. Caring Pregnancy Center of Estes Valley is located at 851 Dry Gulch Rd. The office is open Mondays through Friday, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more information, call 586-2422.

Crossroads Ministry

Crossroads Ministry of Estes Park, Inc., is a nonprofit, ecumenical Christian outreach agency providing temporary emergency help with food, pre-

scriptions, some dental and medical assistance, rent, short— term lodging, utilities, and transportation. Crossroads Ministry also provides meeting and teaching space. Crossroads Ministry is located at 851 Dry Gulch Rd., open Monday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., and Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, call 577-0610.

Elizabeth Guild Thrift Shop

The Elizabeth Guild Thrift Shop sells a variety of second-hand clothing, books and household supplies at a modest price. No TV’s, computers or furniture. All proceeds benefit the Estes Park Medical Center. The Eliza-

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Church Directory ANGLICAN — Catholic

St. Francis of Assisi: 3480 St. Francis Way, 577-0601

ASSEMBLY OF GOD

Park Fellowship: 340 S. St. Vrain, Estes Park, 586-4340

BAHA’I FAITH

For meeting dates, times and locations, call 586-6766

BAPTIST

Estes Park Baptist Church: 2200 Mall Road, 586-2463 Mountain View Bible Fellowship: 1575 S. St. Vrain, 586-3395

CHRISTIAN

Christian Church of Estes Park: 4655 U.S. Hwy. 36, 586-8586 Citadel Revival Fellowship: 128 Norske Trail, Allenspark. Christian Science: 951 W. Elkhorn Ave., 586-2729

CHURCH OF CHRIST

1470 Fish Creek Road, 586-4793

CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS 200 2nd Ave., Lyons: 303-823-0191

EPISCOPAL

St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal

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Church: 880 MacGregor Ave, 586-4504

EVANGELICAL FREE

Rocky Mountain Church: 451 Promontory Drive, 586-0873

FRIENDS (QUAKER)/ UNITARIAN UNIVERSALISTS

PENTECOSTAL

United Pentecostal Church: 447 W. Elkhorn, 586-4264

PRESBYTERIAN

Jellison Library, Estes Park CenterYMCA. 586-3757 or 586-2282

Community Church of the Rockies: 1700 Brodie Ave. 586-4404 Pinewood Springs Community Church: 863-6272

JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES

ROMAN CATHOLIC

Kingdom Hall: 1760 Olympian Lane, 586-0567.

INTERDENOMINATIONAL

Allenspark Community Church: County Road 90 at Washington Street, 303-747-2821. Estes Park Center/YMCA of the Rockies: 2515 Tunnel Road, 586-3341. New Covenant Church: 1423 Cnty Rd 84w. 303-747-1114

LUTHERAN

Shepherd of the Mountains Lutheran Church: 2000 Ptarmigan Trail, 586-3900 Mount Calvary Lutheran Church: 950 N. St. Vrain, 586-4646

METHODIST

United Methodist Church of Estes Park: 1509 Fish Hatchery Rd. Fall River Rd, 586-4153 August 2009

Our Lady of the Mountains Roman Catholic Church: 920 Big Thompson Ave. 586— 8111

RADIO

Church of the Air, radio station KEPL, 1470 AM, Sunday, 8:30 a.m.

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST

Valley Road and W. Elkhorn Avenue, 586-2830.

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALISTS/ FRIENDS See information under Friends (Quaker) Unitarian Universalists. Jellison Library, Estes Park Center-YMCA. 586-3757 or 586-2282

WESLEYAN

Estes Park Wesleyan Church: 1820 S. St. Vrain Ave./ Mason’s Building, 577-1158

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beth Guild Thrift Shop is located at 443 W. Elkhorn Ave. and open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. For more information, call 586-7205 or visit www.epmedcenter.com. A second store, Lizzie’s Boutique, opened in 2006 as an outlet for higher-end items and is located two doors from the Thrift Shop. Lizzie’s Boutique hours are Wednesday through Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. All items sold in both stores are donated by the public or area vendors.

Estes Park American Medical Alert System

The American Medical Alert System offers 24-hour personal emergency response for medically and physically handicapped or socially isolated persons. The office is located at 555 Prospect Ave., and open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call for an appointment at 586-2273.

Estes Valley Victim Advocates

Estes Valley Victim Advocates is a 24-hour crisis intervention service reaches out to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, crimes and acciThe Estes Park Community Thrift dents. Safehousing, free counseling Shop is located at 1000 Big Thompson and agency referrals are offered. For Ave. with proceeds going to communimore information, call 577-9781. Office ty nonprofit organizations. The store hours are Monday through Friday, 8 takes clothing, books, household supplies and miscellaneous items. No TV’s, a.m. to 4 p.m. For crisis intervention, call 586-4000 (24 hours a day). computers or furniture. Hours are 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through SatHabitat for Humanity of urday. For more information, call

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Habitat for Humanity is an ecumenical, Christian housing ministry that seeks to eliminate poor housing by creating partnerships with the community and families in need. Habitat for Humanity of Estes Valley is located at 851 Dry Gulch Rd. (Mailing address: P.O. Box 2745). For more information, call 586-8301.

Institute for Alcohol Awareness

Institute for Alcohol Awareness offers DUI and DWAI education and therapy. The office is located at 205 Park Lane. Hours are Monday through Sunday from 4 to 7 p.m. For more information, call 586-8954.

Larimer Center for Mental Health

Larimer Center for Mental Health provides outpatient mental health services to adults, youths and families. Larimer Center for Mental Health is located at 1601 Brodie Ave., Suite 10, and open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4:30 p.m. For more information, call 494-9959. Larimer County Department of Health and Environment Larimer County Dept. of Health and Environment provides walk-in clinics, immunizations, blood pressure screening, pregnancy tests, TB tests, family planning clinics, STD exams, HIV testing, health education, and environmental health services and inspections. Call for specific programs, appointments and clinic hours, at 577-2050. The office is located at 1601 Brodie Ave., Suite 1, and open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4:30 p.m.

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United Way 2-1-1 is a program of the United Way of Larimer County. Call 2-1-1 free of charge to receive community information and referrals. Trained specialists provide resource information, such as housing, food and utility referrals, legal assistance, donation referrals, and provides volunteer opportunities. Dial 2-1-1 to give or receive help in the Estes Park area. Hours are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. For more information, call United Way of Larimer County at (970) 495-0923, ext. 211 or visit www.firstcall211.org.

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Schools Park R-3 School District Administrative offices

Fax: (970) 596-1100, Principal: Robin Weidemueller

1601 Brodie Ave., Estes Park, CO 80517, (970) 586-2361, Fax: (970) 596-1108, www.estesschools.org

Estes Park High School

Estes Park Elementary School 1505 Brodie Ave., Estes Park, CO 80517, (970) 586-7406, Fax: (970) 596-7407, Principal: John Bryant

Estes Park Middle School 1500 Manford Ave., Estes Park, CO 80517, (970) 586-4439

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1600 Manford Ave.. Estes Park, CO 80517, (970) 586-5321, Fax: (970) 596-1102, Principal: Jeff Lund The Park R-3 School District serves a population of approximately 1,000 students in grades preschool through 12. The district operates three separate buildings, the elementary school (preschool through fifth grade), the

middle school (sixth through eighth grade) and high school (grades nine through twelve). The district reaches as far as Allenspark, Drake, Pinewood Springs, and Glen Haven. A portion of the district is in Boulder County, and the district seat is Larimer County. A superintendent and a five-member elected board administrate the school district. Staff includes more than 100 teachers, counselors, department directors, custodians, bus drivers, CONTINUED ON 12

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Schools CONTINUED FROM PG. 11 mechanics, maintenance staff, food service workers, secretaries, aides, administrative assistants and other support staff members Property tax accounts for roughly 75 percent of the district’s income.

Eagle Rock School 2750 Notaiah Rd., Estes Park, CO 80517, (970) 586-0600, www.eaglerockschool.org American Honda Corporation funds the operation of this private, residential high school for students who have not done well in traditional school environments. The 640-acre campus, which opened in 1993, is located near the Eagle Rock formation off Dry Gulch Road. The year-round, tuitionfree school teaches volunteerism and environmental stewardship in addition to a rigorous academic program. Eagle Rock students can often be found working on community service projects in the Estes Park area. Students range

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The Estes Park Elementary School has recently been remodeled and expanded.

in age from 15 to 17. Potential students from throughout the United States are eligible to apply for admission. By pioneering non-traditional educational

methods, the school and its staff of educators hope to provide professional development for educators, as well as an opportunity for success for its students.

The Estes Park Learning Place 1191 Woodstock Dr. Suite A, Estes Park, CO 80517, (970) 577-0020 The Estes Park Learning Place is a local nonprofit tutoring organization. It offers individual tutoring in a wide range of subjects, from reading and writing to math and science. They also offer GED preparation help, ACT preparation help, and adult Spanish classes. The Learning Place serves students K12 and adults, offers sliding scale scholarships, and strives to honor each student’s unique personality and individual learning needs.

Circle of Friends Montessori School 1820 S. St. Vrain, Estes Park, CO 80517, (970) 577-0125

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Voter Information Vote Centers in Estes Park: Estes Park Municipal Building 170 MacGregor Ave. Room 202, Estes Park, CO 80517 or The Estes Park Holiday Inn 101 S. St. Vrain Avenue Estes Park, CO 80517

To be eligible to vote in the State of Colorado, you must be: A citizen of the United States At least 18 years old on or before the election date A resident in a Colorado precinct at least 30 days prior to the election Registered as a voter at least 29 days before the election (a registrant

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who will reach the age of 18 must register before the 29 days in order to vote). Voter registration is conducted by the Larimer County Clerk’s Office, 1601 Brodie Ave. and Town Clerk’s office.

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Voter Information

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Town of Estes Park elections are held in April in even-numbered years. Voters must live within the town limits. Park R-3 School District elections are held on the first Tuesday in November in odd-numbered years. Voters must live within the school district. Special districts, such as the Park Hospital District, Estes Park Sanitation District, Upper Thompson Sanitation District and Estes Valley Recreation and Park District are held the first Tuesday following the first Monday in May in even-numbered years. General elections choosing federal, state and Larimer County elected officials are held the Tuesday after the first Monday in November in even-numbered years.

Re-registration

If you move from your voter registration address, you must change your address with the Larimer County Clerk

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and Recorder. You may either mail your address change to the clerk and recorder’s office, or stop into their office in the county courthouse, at the Town of Estes Park Municipal Building, 1601 Brodie Ave., Estes Park, CO 80517. If changes are not submitted 29 days or more prior to the election, you may be subject to delays at the polling place where you vote.

Absentee ballots Voters unable to go to the polls on Election Day can apply for an absentee ballot. Absentee ballots must be applied for each calendar year and you must indicate which elections you want a ballot mailed to you for. You may download an absentee ballot from the Larimer County website and either fax or mail it to the Larimer County Clerk and Recorder. Applications are accepted from Jan. 1 preceding an election to the close of business on the Friday before the election. Absentee

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ballots may be obtained from the County Clerk’s office for primary and general elections. Rules for absentee ballots for special, municipal and school board elections may vary.

Vote centers Larimer County is proud to be the pioneer of the Vote Center Model. The 2009 election will be conducted by mail-in ballot in Larimer County. Vote Centers are not used during a mail-in ballot election. The success of vote centers for the 2003 Coordinated Election and both the Primary and General Elections in 2004 have drawn national interest to this innovative voting technique. In the state of Colorado, ‘vote center’ is defined as “a polling place at which any registered elector in the political subdivision holding the election may vote, regardless of the precinct in which the elector resides.” (Colorado Revised Statutes, 1-4-104 (49.8)) The Vote Center Model affords the voter the convenience of appearing at any Vote Center in the political subdivision to cast a ballot which contains every race and issue on which he or she is entitled to vote.

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Utilities Electric Service Estes Park Light and Power Department 970-577-3583 170 MacGregor Ave. Estes Park, CO 80517

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he utility serves around 9,300 customers, comprised of 7,600 residential accounts and 1,600 commercial accounts. Coverage area spans 280 square miles bordered by Rocky Mountain National Park on the east, Glen Haven along the North Fork, Waltonia on Highway 34, to mile marker 9 on Highway 36 and Allenspark and Ferncliff to Bunce School Road to the south. All power is purchased from Platte River Power Authority, including output from the Colorado-Big Thompson Project. Power supplies include around 40 percent from the Western Area Power Administration and 60 percent from PRPA’s Craig and Rawhide plants.

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The Bureau of Reclamation power plant on Lake Estes generates about 45 megawatts of electricity a year.

Generation: 45 megawatts from the Bureau of Reclamation, 8 megawatts from Mary’s Lake.

of good payment history with interest.

Fees: new-service accounts require a letter of credit from a previous utility. Deposits are returned after two years

Estes Park has two sanitation districts, the Estes Park Sanitation District and the Upper Thompson Sanitation

Located at 131 Stanley Ave., Suite 202 (Across the parking lot from Holiday Inn)

For an appointment call: (970) 586-2343 Office Hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays Longer Hours in Summer

* New Patients Welcome! * Same Day Appointments! * Flexible Scheduling! * Walk-Ins Welcome!

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• School, Camp and Sports Physicals • Immunizations • Allergy Injections • Drug and Alcohol Testing • Lab Work • Free Blood Pressure Checks

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District. Both are separate entities from the Town of Estes Park. Estes Park Sanitation District boundaries are primarily the downtown area, along Fall River Road to Nicky’s, on Big Thompson Avenue to the Comfort Inn, along Highway 7 as far as Pine Knoll Drive. If you fall in the above areas you probably are in the Estes Park Sanitation District. Upper Thompson Sanitation District

also if it is serviceable.

boundaries are primarily outside the downtown area, Fall River Road from Nicky’s west, Big Thompson Avenue from the Comfort Inn east, Highway 7 from Pine Knoll Drive south. Before finalizing any construction plans, please check with Estes Park Sanitation (970-586-2866) and Upper Thompson Sanitation District (970-586-4544) to determine if the property is located in either district, and

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Estes Park Sanitation District 1201 Graves Avenue 970-586-2866 If you have questions or assistance in determining fees for the Estes Park Sanitation District, please call 970-586-2866.

Upper Thompson Sanitation District 2220 Mall Road 970-586-4544 If you have questions or assistance in determining fees for the Upper Thompson Sanitation District, please call 970-586-4544.

Water Service Estes Park Water Department 970-577-3608 577 Elm Road Estes Park, CO 80517

Utility serves around 9,500 customers residing below “blue line” elevation of 7,850 feet. Coverage area bordered by Olympus Dam on the east, Eagle Rock turn-in on Dry Gulch Road, McCreery Lane on Devil’s Gulch, southwest side of Carriage Hills off Highway 7, Fish Hatchery area off Fall River Road, YMCA border on Spur 66. Plants: Mary’s Lake Treatment Plant, western slope water, capacity of two million gallons per day. Glacier Creek Treatment Plant, eastern slope water, capacity of three million gallons per day. All plants provide full chemical treatment and filtration; water is disinfected and adjusted for pH. No fluoride is added. Department maintains 106 miles of water pipelines and 574 fire hydrants. Water rights: total of around 1,600 acre-feet. Rights include 1, 200 Colorado-Big Thompson units (each unit averaging .7 acre feet), 500 acre feet from U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, 300 acre feet from Windy Gap diversion project, junior rights on Glacier Creek. Windy Gap water authorized for augmentation, allowing supplementation of rights roughly equivalent to eight acre feet used for each one acre foot “consumed.” Fees: no deposit required.

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Youth activities Estes Park Center/YMCA of the Rockies 2515 Tunnel Road Estes Park, CO 80511 (970) 586-0118

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ctivities include day camp, specialty camps, youth basketball, roller skating, swimming, mini-golf, tennis courts and hiking.

Estes Valley Recreation and Parks District The district operated two playgrounds at Stanley Park, one designed for toddlers and young children; another geared for older children. Programming Fall: soccer, basketball, volleyball Winter: basketball, inline hockey, ski van trips Spring: soccer camps, boy’s baseball, girl’s softball

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Softball leagues are available during the summer months.

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CONTINUED FROM PG. 17 Summer: boys’ baseball, girls’ softball, tennis, volleyball, soccer camps, golf, van trips offering special events (Water World, Six Flags/Elitch Gardens, etc.) After school programs at the Estes Valley Youth Center

Estes Park Aquatic Center 660 Community Drive Estes Park, CO 80517 970-586-2340 [email protected] The Estes Park Aquatic Center is an indoor pool that offers lap swimming, a rope swing, diving board, showers, a wading pool, water aerobics, a weightlifting room, swimming lessons, open swim, and lifeguard training among other programs. The pool can be rented for private parties or special events. Call or email for reservations. Walt Hester Trail-Gazette

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Estes Valley Youth Center 380 Community Drive Estes Park, CO 80517 970-586-8189 The Youth Center provides activities for young people in a safe environment. The facility is a drop-in center with social activities open to all Estes Valley youth and visitors in grades six through twelve. The center has a coin operated pool table and video games, a large screen television and VCR, stereo equipment, board games, foosball and table tennis. There are computers available for homework and games.

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Rocky Mountain National Park

topographical maps of the park, and ask the park rangers questions.

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ocky Mountain National Park (RMNP) offers 415 square miles of dynamic landscape featuring lowland meadows, numerous lakes and rivers, aspen and subalpine forests, and towering mountain peaks. Over 250,000 acres of backcountry inthe park were granted wilderness area status early in 2009 with the passage of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009. This culminated a process that began in 1974 when wilderness recommendations for the park were made by the National Park Service under President Nixon. All of these aspects of RMNP create an unparalleled outdoor playground where the possibilities are endless. Visitors hike its 360 miles of trails, watch massive herds of elk, fish for trout in its many streams and lakes, camp underneath its vast starry mountain skies, or climb its epic granite rock walls. Nearly three million people visit RMNP each year, making it one of the most popular National Parks in the

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Alpine Visitor Center Located at Fall River Pass at the junction of Trail Ridge and Old Fall River roads. Alpine Visitor Center is open depending on weather and Trail Ridge road conditions. It is closed in the winter.

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Visitors peer over the precipice at the Forest Canyon Overlook. Visitors can see Longs Peak, the Continental Divide and the park’s western border, the Never Summer Range from the view point.

Beaver Meadows Visitor Center Located on U.S. Route 36, three miles from the town of Estes Park.

country. Maps and brochures can be obtained at any of the RMNP visitor centers and for general information call RMNP HQ at (970) 586-1206 or visit www.nps.gov/romo.

Fall River Visitor Center Located on U.S. Route 34, five miles west of the town of Estes Park, near the Fall River Entrance to the Park.

Visitor Centers

Kawuneeche Visitor Center

RMNP has four visitor centers where guests can see nature exhibits, purchase RMNP books, buy gifts and snacks, use restrooms, view

Located one mile north of the town of Grand Lake on U.S. Route 34 at the entrance to the park

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Local Roots Co-op is a memeber and community owned grocery markety committed to serving our world by serving our neighbor. As such, we strive our utmost to give preference to local goods and services rather than those of a more remote origin. We offer only organic, fresh produce and a wide variety of other natural, certified organic products, We also feel it’s our responsibility to give you a warm, enjoyable place to congregate and shop. No membership required.

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Government Directory

Bill Pinkham Mayor Estes Park

Chuck Levine Mayor Pro-tem Estes Park

Eric Blackhurst Estes Park Trustee

(970) 586-0992 (H) Term Expires: 4/2012 E-mail: sbpinkham@ beyondbb.com

(970) 577-0825 (H) Term Expires: 4/2012 E-mail: estespark chuck @yahoo.com

(970) 586-0992 (H) Term Expires: 4/2012 E-mail: sbpinkham @beyondbb.com

Richard Homeier Estes Park Trustee (970) 577-0499 (H) Term Expires: 4/2010 E-mail: rockyhome @airbits.com

John Ericson Estes Park Trustee (970) 586-5042 (H) Term Expires: 4/2012 E-mail: ericson4estes @aol.com

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Dorla Eisenlauer Estes Park Trustee

Jerry Miller Estes Park Trustee

(970) 586-3126 (H) Term Expires: 4/2010 E-mail: ike287 @msn.com

(970) 586-9170 (H) Term Expires: 4/2012 E-mail: jwmept @q.com

Jacquie Halburnt Estes Park Town Administrator (970) 577-3705 (W) E-mail: ike287 @msn.com

Estes Park Offices Comm. Development..................... 577-3725 Director Bob Joseph Town Clerk................................... 577-3702 Jackie Williamson Town Finance ............................... 577-3560 Steve McFarland Public Information ........................ 577-3701 Kate Rusch

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Larimer County

Todd Jirsa President 401 Lakefront Street Estes Park, CO 80517 Home: 586-6371 Cell: 481-0915 Work: 586-5659 E-mail: tajirsa @ix.netcom.com

Bob Richardson Vice President 910 Rockwood Lane Estes Park, CO 80517 Cell: 303.956.9290 E-mail: epottsr3 @aol.com

Dr. Marie Richardson Secretary

Commissioner Kathay Rennels Commissioner Steve Johnson Commissioner Tom Donnelly 200 W. Oak Street, Second Floor P.O. Box 1190 Fort Collins, CO 80522 Phone (970) 498-7006 Assessor Steve Miller Clerk and Recorder Scott Doyle

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1069 Pine Knoll Drive Estes Park, CO 80517 Home: 586-9855 Cell: 481-8612 E-mail: ahr@ beyondbb.com

Coroner Patrick C. Allen District Attorney Larry Abrahamson Sheriff James Alderden Surveyor Chad Washburn Treasurer Myrna Rodenberger

Range Property Management, Inc.

P.O. Box 316, Estes Park, CO 80517 342 W. Riverside, Piccadilly Square www.rangeprop.com

Michael Miller Treasurer 2165 Governors Lane Estes Park, CO 80517 Home: 586-4350 Cell: 227-4887 E-mail: mike @millerhardin.com

James Stoner

Personal Roofing Consultant

Tony Paglia Director 1421 South Saint Vrain Avenue Estes Park, CO 80517 Home: 577-0867 Cell: 227-1676 E-mail: tpags57 @aol.com

Linda Chapman Superintendent E-mail: Linda_ [email protected]. us Phone: (970)586-2361 ext. 3003

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Law Enforcement Estes Park Police Department 170 MacGregor Ave. Dispatch: (970) 586-4000 Emergency: 9-1-1 Enforces public safety and laws within the Town of Estes Park under the direction of Chief Wes Kufeld. In addition to routine law enforcement, the EPPD provides School Resource Officer, Restorative Justice, Neighborhood Watch, Prepared for Disaster in Estes Park and Blue Santa Christmas gift-giving programs. The department no longer uses its jail. Prisoners are held at EPPD only

briefly before being transported to the Larimer County Detention Center in Fort Collins.

detention center and wildland fire suppression in unincorporated areas of the county.

Larimer County Sheriff’s Office Estes Park Office — Brodie Ave. Office: (970) 577-2070

Colorado State Patrol

Sheriff Jim Alderden and his agency oversee law enforcement and public safety in Larimer County. In addition to routine law enforcement, the LCSO provides transportation of inmates, civil process, handling of hazardous materials, search and rescue, maintains the

Rocky Mountain National Park

1-877-315-7623 or 1-303-239-4501 Provides traffic enforcement on area highways.

(970) 586-1206 Rangers provide law enforcement within the federally managed national park.

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FAX: 202-456-2461

Comments: 202-456-1111 Switchboard: 202-456-1414

U.S. Senate

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Michael Bennet, (D) Hart Senate Office Building Washington D.C., 20510 (202) 224-5852 Web: bennet.senate.gov/contact/ Mark Udall, Mark (D) Hart Senate Office Building Washington D.C., 20510 (202) 224-5941 Web: markudall.senate.gov/

Congress

Rep. Betsy Markey (D-Dist. 4) 1229 Longworth House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515-0604DC

State.5 Gov. Bill Ritter

136 State Capital Denver, CO 80203 Phone: (303) 866-2471 Sen. Kevin Lundberg (R-Dist. #15) 200 E. Colfax Denver, CO 80203 Capitol Phone: (303) 866-4853 E-Mail: [email protected] Rep. B.J. Nikkel Colorado State Representative, District 49 200 E. Colfax Denver, CO 80203 Phone: 303-866-2907 E-mail: [email protected]

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Arts and Entertainment

The Art Center of Estes Park is a non-profit organization, which provides a facility to support and promote the work of local and regional artists. The Art Center is located at 517 Big Thompson Ave. in Stanley Village and is wheelchair accessible. Summer hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Winter hours are Friday through Monday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call 586-5882 or visit www.artcenterofestes.com.

Cultural Arts Council of Estes Park

The Cultural Arts Council of Estes Park sponsors fine arts and performing arts events in Estes Park. The Cultural Arts Council’s Fine Art Gallery is located at 423 W. Elkhorn Ave. A list of galleries and events are available at the arts council. Summer hours are Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Winter hours are Monday through Friday from noon to 4 p.m. For more information, call 586-9203, visit www.EstesArts.com.

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ented during the summer months. Rocky Ridge Music Center is located nine miles south of Estes Park on Hwy

7 at 465 Longs Peak Rd. For more information, call 586-4031 or visit www.rockyridge.org.

The Estes Park Music Festival is a nonprofit organization celebrating its 31st year. During the summer season, the festival presents the Colorado Music Festival, conducted by the world-renowned conductor Michael Christie. The festival also presents a Sunday afternoon concert series at the Stanley Hotel November through April. For more information, call 586-9519 or visit www.estesparkmusicfestival.org.

Fine Arts Guild of the Rockies

The Fine Arts Guild of the Rockies presents music and theater productions to the Estes Valley. For more information, visit www.FineArtsGuild.org.

Rocky Ridge Music Center Rocky Ridge Music Center (RRMC) is a summer music center for students. RRMC offers chamber and orchestral music, private lessons and music theory for all types of instrumentalists. Both student and faculty concerts are presEstes Park Trail-Gazette

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Estes Park History

Estes Park Museum

The Estes Park Museum is the town’s major source for information on the lives of early residents and visitors. Permanent exhibits celebrate Native Americans, early explorers, pioneers, mountaineers, lodge owners and women homesteaders. View the 1909 Stanley Steamer; visit Rocky Mountain National Park’s first headquarters and the

historic Cobb-Macdonald log cabin. Experience hands-on exhibits and activities. Browse the museum shop and pick up a schedule of free educational programs and tours available to groups of all ages. The museum houses over 10,000 artifacts, documents, manuscripts, maps, textiles, original art, photographs, prints and books which illustrate the history of the Estes Park area

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(available for inspection by appointment). For more information call the Estes Park Museum at 586-6256 or visit the museum’s website at www.estes.org/ museum. The museum is located at the corner of Hwy. 36 and Fourth Street. From May through October, the museum is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m. From November through April, it is open Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sundays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free. Fourth Street and admission is free. The museum is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m. May through October. The museum is open Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m. November through April. For more information, call 586-6256 or visit www.estesnet.com/museum.

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The Family Medical Clinic, adjacent to Estes Park Medical Center, offers the most complete scope of health care services available in the Estes Valley

555 Prospect Ave., Estes Park Monday-Friday, 8 to 5 • Saturday, 9 to 12 Same day appointments available

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Meadows Visitor Center. Displays and information are also available at the Moraine Park Museum and at Fall River Visitor Center on Fall River Road. The Alpine Visitor Center on Trail Ridge Road illustrates the fragile world of the tundra. For more information, call 568-1206 or visit www.nps.gov/romo.

Stanley Hotel in 1909. The hydroplant features the original equipment installed by Stanley in 1909, machinery from an addition in 1921 and a diesel unit installed by Public Service in 1938. The hydroplant displays panels that Interpretive panels at the hydroplant document the story of the plant, the growth of Estes Park and the Lawn Lake Flood of 1982. The hydroplant is located three miles northwest of downtown Estes Park, off Route 34 on Fish Hatchery Road. The hydroplant is open Tuesday through Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Admission is free. For more information, call 577-3762 or visit www.estes.org/ hydroplant.

Lula W. Dorsey Museum Four miles west of town on Highway 66 is the Estes Park Center/YMCA of the Rockies. Since 1907 it has been known world-wide as a family recreation center, now hosting over 140,000 guests annually. Visit the Lula W. Dorsey Museum, housed in a 1924 guest lodge, and two cabins, including one built in 1905. The Dorsey Museum is open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays 12 to 4 p.m. between Memorial Day and Labor Day. For more information, call 586-3341, ext. 1136. The suggested donation is $1 per person.

MacGregor Ranch Museum MacGregor Ranch is a 2,000 acre working ranch founded by Alexander and Clara MacGregor in 1873. Their granddaughter, Muriel MacGregor, later developed a trust to ensure the continuation of the ranch and museum. The MacGregor ranch house (museum) is furnished with antiques, china, silver and original paintings. Tour the barn, nature center and Maude’s Mercantile gift shop. Stroll past a large collection of period farming equipment once used on the ranch. MacGregor Ranch is located on MacGregor Lane off of Devils Gulch Road, north of downtown Estes Park. Sales of Estes Park Trail-Gazette

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Gail Byrd, of New Orleans, enjoys an afternoon at the Estes Park Museum.

all-natural beef support operations at the ranch. There is an admission charge to visit the museum. Call 586-3749 for seasonal hours.

Rocky Mountain National Park

Rocky Mountain National Park offers a variety of interpretive programs, campfire talks and nature walks throughout the year. Information is available at the Beaver

Stanley Museum

The Stanley Museum of Estes Park is located at 517 Big Thompson Ave. in Stanley Village. The museum commemorates the legacy of F. O. ,Stanley, co-inventor of the Stanley Steamer and builder of the Stanley Hotel. Exhibits feature a 1909 Stanley Steamer, photographs and history related to the Stanley Hotel. The Stanley Museum is open daily yearround, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June through September, and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. October through May. Admission is free. For more information, call 577-1903.

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Estes Park Pathways

Riverwalk

Begin at the Visitors Center (500 Big Thompson Ave.) and hike west into town along the river. Take a seat on the outdoor patio of an Estes Park restaurant or coffee shop. Enter shops from the back door along the Riverwalk and enjoy Estes Park shopping and nature at the same time. The Riverwalk now extends west of Moraine Avenue to Elkhorn Avenue. The path continues to Performance Park and beyond. (The downtown Riverwalk is a pedestrian only path.) Lake Estes Trail Follow the Riverwalk east from the Visitors Center to Lake Estes. Go the distance around the lake (3.75 miles) or just enjoy a short stroll. Wildlife and magnificent views of Rocky Mountain National Park are the main attractions of the Lake Estes Trail.

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Enter Fish Creek Trail on the southeast end of Lake Estes. Go south approximately two miles along Fish Creek Road past the high school and the Estes Park Golf Course all the way to Scott Avenue. Look up and enjoy the majestic view of Longs Peak along the trail.

Knoll-Willows Knoll-Willows Trail starts at the north end of the Municipal Building and winds past the historic Birch Cabin and up to the ruins. The ruins feature views of Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park. The other trailhead begins at the top of Wonderview Drive. Trails take hikers to the ruins or down to Birch Cabin and back into town.

Fall River Trail Fall River Trail starts at West Elkhorn Avenue at the waterwheel. Walk west to the outdoor Performance Park amphitheater where visitors enjoy music performances all summer long. The trail continues west along a wooded path on the Fall River and will eventually link to Rocky Mountain National Park.

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Clubs & organizations A Course in Miracles (ACIM) The ACIM study group meets weekly to explore the principles of “A Course in Miracles,” a guide for expanding awareness. For more information, call Heidi at (970) 227-8491 or Marlena at 577-1977.

Alzheimer’s and Caregiver Support Groups Combined Alzheimer’s and Caregiver groups will meet together on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Good Samaritan in the Assisted Living small dining room. For more information, contact Ann Lundquist at 586-2273 or Emmalie Conner at 472-9798.

American Legion The American Legion, Joseph J. Duncan Post 119, is located at the intersection of Highways 7 and 36.For more information, drop by, call 586-6118 or visit www.estespost119.org.

your baby, call EVICS at 586-3055.

Cardiac Support Group The Cardiac Support Group meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 11 a.m. at the Estes Park Medical Center in the Longs Peak Conference roomFor more information, call Jack or Gale Voorhies at (303) 823-5992.

The Caregiver Support Group meets the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at 10 a.m. at Good Samaritan Village. For more information, call 586-2273.

Caring Pregnancy Center of Estes Valley Caring Pregnancy Center of Estes Valley (CPC) offers mentoring for those

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Art Center of Estes Park The Art Center of Estes Park is a non-profit organization that provides a facility to support and promote the work of local and regional artists. For more information, call the Art Center of Estes Park at 586-5882, or visit www.artcenterofestes.com.

Association for Responsible Development The Association for Responsible Development is dedicated to preserving the unique mountain character and natural beauty of the Estes For more information, contact Sandy at 586-1058 or [email protected].

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The Estes Park Aviation Club meets the second Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in the library’s Hondius Room. For information, call Duke Sumonia at 586-8505 or visit www.aviationinternationale.org.

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Clubs & organizations CONTINUED FROM PG. 27 who are faced with unplanned pregnancies. CPC is open Monday through Friday, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CPC is located at 851 Dry Gulch Road above Crossroads Ministry To help or for more information, call 586-2422.

Centering Prayer Centering Prayer, meditation from the Christian tradition, meets on Tuesdays, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., and Thursdays, from 3 to 5 p.m. For more information, call 586-1779 or 586-4516.

Columbines Ladies, are you looking for a social club to meet friends? Then join Columbines, a social club focused on friendship, caring, and the delights of living in a mountain paradise. If this sparks your interest, call Carol Clark at 586-3956 for details on how to become a member.

Community Bridge Community Bridge meets for lunch followed by bridge play on Thursdays

at 12:30 p.m. at the Senior Center. New players are always welcome. For reservations, call 586-2996.

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Community Pinochle meets Monday and Friday at 12:45 p.m. at the Senior Center. New players welcome.

The Estes Park Car Club meets the first Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Estes Park Museum, 200 Fourth St. For more information, call Craig at 586-4839. All are welcome to attend.

Cultural Arts Council of Estes Park The Cultural Arts Council of Estes Park presents free visual and performing arts events, supports local artists, art galleries and arts organizations in the greater Estes Valley. The arts council is located at 423 W. Elkhorn Avenue. For more information or to support the arts in Estes Park, call 586-9203, e-mail [email protected] or visit www.estesarts.com.

Estes Park Area Weavers Guild The Estes Park Area Weavers Guild meets on the fourth Thursday of the month at 1 p.m. in the Hondius Room

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Estes Park Chorale The Estes Park Chorale, under the direction of Claudia Irwin, perform seasonal concerts. For more information, call Jaquie Buckert at 586-5072 or Carol Conger at 577-1748.

Estes Park Equestrian Club The Estes Park Equestrian Club meets on the first Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. in the library meeting room, second floor. For more information, call Brenda Hendrix at 577-1242.

Estes Park Genealogical Society The Estes Park Genealogical Society meets on the second Thursday of each month at 4 p.m. in the Wasson Room on the second floor of the Estes Park Public Library, through November. For further information, call 586-5885. Guests are always welcome.

Estes Park Gun and Archery Club Indoor range activities: Archery on Tuesday, from 7 to 8 p.m., Firearms on Wednesday, from 7 to 8 p.m., Firearms on Thursday, from 7 to 8 p.m. New combination for Common Point outdoor range; to renew membership, call Sharyn 586-2426.

Estes Park Internet Computer Users Group The Estes Park Computer Users Group (EPICUG) meets the third Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. in the Hondius Room of the Estes Park Public Library. For more information, call Judy Houston at 577-7330.

Estes Park Patriots for Peace Estes Park Patriots for Peace meets on the second Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. in the second floor

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meeting room of the Estes Public Park LibraryPeace vigils are held each Wednesday from noon to 12:30 p.m. in Bond Park. For more information, visit www.estespeace.org.

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Estes Park Sister Cities Sister Cities is a citizen diplomacy organization that meets to further the Estes Park Sister City relationship with Monteverde, Costa Rica. For more information, call Jan Thompson at 586-6309.

Estes Park Tea Time Readers Estes Park Tea Time Readers meets on the second Wednesday of each month from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the Longs Peak Coffee and Paper House, 150 E. Longhorn Avenue. Call for current month’s theme at 303-823-0997.

Estes Park Weight Watchers Estes Park Weight Watchers meets on Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. at the Estes Park High School, 1600 Manford

Estes Park Woman’s Club meets monthly for a luncheon meeting. Social hour begins at 11:30 a.m. with lunch at 12 p.m. For more information, call Sherry Rytting at 586-4342 or Karen Chionio at 577-7336.

Estes Valley Amateur Radio Club The Estes Valley Amateur Radio Club meets for breakfast every Saturday at 8 a.m. at the Olympus Lodge, 2365 Big Thompson Ave. For more information, call Larry Olson at 586-9393 or visit www.evarc.org.

month at 7 p.m. at the Estes Park Memorial Observatory, 1600 Manford Avenue, adjacent to the High School. For more information, call (970) 231-4652.

Estes Valley Community Services Coalition The Estes Valley Community Services Coalition is a group of citizens representing various human service agencies and nonprofits in the ValleyMeetings are held on the first Wednesday of each month from 9 to 10:30 a.m. in room 130 of the Town Hall building. The facilitators are Mary Mesropian (577-9781), Louise Olson (586-6518) or Jenne Snelling (407-7048).

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Estes Valley Postcard Club and Exchange The Estes Valley Postcard Club is a group that gathers to collect postcards, learn about collecting, and enjoy indepth programs in early views of Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park. Call Jane Wright at 586-1791 for more information.

Estes Valley Quilt Guild The Estes Valley Quilt Guild meets the second Wednesday of each month at the Good Samaritan Home, 1902 Ptarmigan Trail. For more information, contact Mary Ann Jobe at 577-1200.

Estes Valley Victim Advocates Estes Valley Victim Advocates (EVVA), Inc. provides crisis intervention 24 hours daily to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, other crimes and trauma. Individual counseling and support groups are free and safehousing for victims of domestic violence is available. If in need of immediate emergency assistance, call 911. Advocates may be reached during office hours, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, at (970) 577-9781. After hours, call the 24- hour dispatch line at (970) 586-4000 and ask to speak to an advocate. All calls are confidential.

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The Estes Valley Improvement Association (EVIA) meets the second Thursday of every month at 7 p.m. in the Hondius Room of the Estes Park Public Library. For more information, call Bryan Michener at 586-5949.

EVICS Estes Valley Investment in Childhood Success (EVICS) is a private, non-profit organization committed to supporting and promoting early childhood care and education in the Estes Valley. EVICS offers resources, information and training to child care providers and preschools, and parent assistance for locating quality child care. For more information, call EVICS at 586-3055 or email [email protected].

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Friendship Force of the Rock Mountains is the Estes Park chapter of Friendship Force International. For more information, call Skip Betts at 586-5670.

Handbell Ensemble The Estes Valley Handbell Ensemble meets for rehearsals in Room 203 of the Municipal Building on Thursday at 7 p.m., September through June. Lynn Patten directs the community choir. New ringers, beginning to advanced, are always welcome. For information or a rehearsal schedule, call Vicky Wasinski at 577-0539.

Kaffeeklatsch with the German-American Club The newly formed German-American Club meets on the second Wednesday of each month for a couple of hours of chatting, singing and catching up with all that is going on in the world. For more information, call Irene at 586-9051 or Gretchen at 577-0802.

KBB Knights of the Belt Buckle (KBB) meet every other Wednesday of the month at noon at Nickys Restaurant. For more information, call Andy at 586-6700.

Kiwanis Club The Kiwanis Club of Estes Park breakfast meetings convene on the second and fourth Fridays of the month at 6:45 a.m. at the Other Side RestaurantFor more information, call 586-9669.

Knights of Columbus The Knights of Columbus Council 12063 meets on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month at Our Lady of the Mountains Catholic Church. Meeting begins at 7 p.m. For more information, call Joe Phillips at 577-1282.

League of Women Voters The League of Women Voters promotes the informed participation of citizens in government by providing nonpartisan educational information on topics of public concern and on the processes of government. For more information, call Karen Ericson at 586-5042.

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Parks and Recreation

he Estes Valley Recreation and Park District provides several venues for people to choose from when it comes to getting out and having fun. The District offers a 9-hole and an 18-hole golf course, the Estes Park Aquatic Center, adult and youth recreation programs, the Estes Park Youth Center, and activities at Lake Estes and the Lake Estes Marina.

mer months. Call 866-586-8146 ext. 0 for tee times. Electric carts, pull carts and clubs are available for rental.

is hitting peak condition, which it maintains well into September. The second hole, a 143-yard par three, has a new tee box this season.

Lake Estes Golf Course

The course has a Pro Shop and driving range, and a restaurant, and hosts about 30,000 rounds a season, including numerous tournaments. Tee times are recommended, especially for a morning round during the peak sum-

The Lake Estes Golf Course, located at 690 Big Thompson Avenue (US 34), plays at 2,209 yards from the men’s tees, and par is 31. As at the 18-hole course, tee times are recommended

Estes Park Aquatic Center The pool has open swimming daily with lap swim available at different times. Swimming and springboard diving lessons: several sessions are offered for all age groups. American Red Cross CPR/First Aid Classes are also offered.

Recreation

Summer programs for youth include tennis, volleyball, instructional baseball and girls’ softball, and youth and family van trips.

Golf

A round of golf in Estes Park comes in two flavors: the nine-hole variety, as played at the Lake Estes Golf Course, a comfortable nine-hole that hugs Lake Estes and is cut by the Big Thompson River, and the 18-hole variety available at the Estes Park Golf Course. There are likely to be elk on the side at either course to share your round with you, not to mention the sort of scenery every course this side of Pebble Beach would kill for. And if your tee shot seems to travel a little farther than usual, chalk it up to the thinner air at 7,500 feet.

Estes Park Golf Course

The Estes Park Golf Course, located at 1080 S. St. Vrain Avenue (Colorado Highway 7), has been ranked among the most scenic sets of links in the country. The season begins in midApril, when the play is punctuated by the spring snows that bring moisture to the course and kick-start the green-up when the sun hits the fairways, and a wet April should give the courses everything they need to get the grass growing this year. By mid-June, the 6,400-yard (from the blue tees), par 71 Estes Park Trail-Gazette

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Parks and Recreation during the summer season — call 970-586-8176. Pull carts and clubs are available for rental. Some water makes a round on the Lake Estes Golf Course interesting, and there are almost always a few elk around — it’s a favorite wintering spot for them, and the spring green-up is their salad bar. All told, about 20,000 nine-hole rounds are played at the course annually. Tee times at both courses can be made up to seven days in advance for weekdays, and on the Friday of the previous weekend for weekend reservations.

Winter Golf From November through March, the Lake Estes Golf Course is open for winter golf play, and there are plenty of pleasant and playable days over the course of the winter. The seasonal rate of $7 for unlimited, all-day play, no tee times required.

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If more than two inches accumulates, crews will use a loader to remove snow from downtown streets and parking lots. When roadways become icy, crews are dispatched to spread sand at stop signs and on hills where drivers need extra protection. Estes Park’s Snow Removal Program consists of cleaning all town— maintained streets, cul-de-sacs, parking lots, sidewalks, ridge removal and hike and bike trails. The town typically goes through about 2,000 tons of sand per year.

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Estes Park Demographics Part-time and seasonal: 45

Location Estes Park is located at 7,522 feet, 70 miles northwest of Denver at the eastern entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park. Three main highways converge in town. Highway 7 comes in from the south with views of Marys Lake and Prospect Mountain. Highway 36 comes in from the southwest and Longmont offering a panoramic view of Lakes Estes. Highway 34 winds its way through the Big Thompson Canyon to the northeast of town and Loveland.

Date of incorporation April 16, 1917, population 317

Government Elected mayor and six-member Board of Trustees with Town Administrator.

Town employees Full-time: 130

Population Estes Park: 5.720* Estes Valley: 8.889** Average age: 45* In-town registered voters: 4,520 Town area: 6 square miles * — 2000 U.S. Census ** — Colorado Dept. of Local Affairs, 2005

Accommodations Lodging establishments: 150 Rooms: 2,600

Housing 2007 2008 Total single-family home sales: $73,286,124 $85,599,169 Average selling price: $339,288 $399,996 Average days on market: 131 110

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Average rental, home/condo three-bedroom $1,125 $1,125 Average rental, home/condo two-bedroom : $840 $840 Vacancy rate (Loveland/Estes Park 2006): 8.9 percent for rentals, 2.0 percent for owner-occupied housing

Construction 2007 2008 Building permits: 409 466 Total construction valuation: $39,179,104$42,203,661 Residential housing units: 380328 Residential valuation: $31,677,745$25,288,714 Commercial building permits: 97127 Commercial valuation: $5,102, 359$16,855,447

Retail sales 2007 2008 In-town receipts: $160,572,013$166,087,488 Sales tax collections: $7.18 million in 2008

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Tax Rates Sales tax

State: 2.9 percent (groceries excluded) Town of Estes Park: 4 percent (groceries included) Larimer County: 0.8 percent (groceries excluded): .25 percent for open space .20 percent for new courts project .20 percent for jail expansion .15 percent for fairgrounds and events center

Property tax

Tax assessments applicable depending on location of property. One mil is

equivalent to $1 in tax for each $1,000 in assessed valuation.

2009 Mil Levies

Larimer County: 22.395 Park R-3 School District: 31.234 Estes Valley Recreation and Park District: 2.393 Park Hospital District: 7.505 Larimer County Improvement District No. 2 (Pinewood): 5 Larimer County Improvement District No. 4 (Carriage Hills): 4 Larimer County Improvement District

No. 11 (Meadowdale Hills): 5.77 Larimer County Improvement District No. 14 (Little Valley): 10 Larimer County Improvement District No. 18 (Venner Ranch Estates): 12 Allenspark Fire Protection District: 7.507 Pinewood Springs Fire Protection District: 7.1 St. Vrain Left Hand Water District: 0.194 Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District: 1.0

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Allenspark Volunteer Fire Department

Phone: Emergency 911, Administration 577-0900 Area of coverage: 90 square miles Mutual aid agreements: Allenspark, Pinewood Springs, Glen Haven, Loveland, Larimer County, Big Elk Meadows, RMNP, U.S. Forest Service, Platte River Power Authority.

Glen Haven Volunteer Fire Department Phone: Emergency 911, Administration 586-4440 Area of coverage: 36 square miles, west to RMNP, south to top of switchbacks, north to top of Signal Mtn., east to point halfway between Loveland and Drake. Mutual aid agreements: Loveland

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Pinewood Springs Volunteer Fire Department Phone: Emergency 911, Administration 303-823-5086 Area of coverage: Pinewood Springs area, extending to mile-marker 14 on

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Phone: Emergency 911, Administration 303-747-0145 Area of coverage: 155 square miles, including Allenspark and Ferncliff, extending from mile-marker 5.5 on Highway 7 near Lily Mtn. Trailhead to milemarker 26 on Highway 7, approximately four miles west of Lyons. District also extends to mile-marker 49.5 on Highway 72 near Jamestown turnoff and to the RMNP boundary to the west. Mutual aid agreements: Estes Park, Boulder County fire districts, structural protection for RMNP.

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Local Media

Estes Park Trail-Gazette 586-3356 www.eptrail.com Twice-weekly community newspaper, published Wednesdays and Fridays. Trail Plus published Fridays with paid and free distribution Trailblazer published Fridays for free distribution in the Estes Valley Special editions: annual Vacation Edition, annual Community Resource Guide, exploring Estes Valley lifestyles. Owner: Prairie Mountain Publishing Co. Estes Park News 586-5800 Free distribution Published Fridays Features, photographs, columns of local interest.

Radio

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Television

EPTV Channel 8 586-6399 Operated by Nick Molle Productions, broadcasting original programming, dining guide, real estate guide, outdoor adventure, wildlife specials, and Rocky Mountain National Park information. Real time Internet streaming of Channel 8 on www.tourestes.com. Television Service Baja Broadband 577-0199 http:// www.bajabroadband.com, 405 Stanley Ave, Estes Park, CO 80517 Baja Broadband has the franchise to provide cable television within the Town of Estes Park. The firm also serves parts of unincorporated Larimer County outside the town limits. CONTINUED ON 42

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Side Restaurant. For more information, Youth Center on Community Dr. For call 586-9519. more information, leave a message at largest volunteer service organization, 586-8189 or e-mail the organization at Shining Mountains Group with clubs all over the globe. The Estes [email protected] or visit the The Shining Mountains Group of the Park Lions Club meets at the Peak to organization’s web site at www.estesparkColorado Mountain Club, the oldest Peak American Grille at 6:30 p.m. on the pack.org. and largest mountaineer organization first and third Thursdays of each monthNewcomers Club of in this part of the country, sponsors For more information, visit www.EstesEstes Park about 3,000 outings year-round. For inParkLionsClub.org, e-mail lionformation regarding these outings, [email protected] or call Carol Daigre at The Newcomers Club of Estes Park tact Madeline Framson at 586-6623. 586-5830. is a non-profit group to help residents become acquainted with and involved Sunrise Rotary Club Low Vision Support Group in the many activities of the Estes Park The Estes Valley Sunrise Rotary The Low Vision Support Group meets areaFor more information, call Betsy, Club meets every Tuesday at 7 a.m. at the second Tuesday of every month at membership chair, at 577-8060 or visit The Otherside Restaurant. For more in10:30 a.m. at the Estes Park Good Sawww.estesparknewcomers.org. formation, call 586-5837. maritan Village. For more information, Newcomers Trail Ridge call Disabled Resource Services at Sustainable Mountain Living Quilters (970) 482-2700 (voice), (970) 407-7060 Sustainable Mountain Living (SML) (TDD). The Newcomers Trail Ridge Quilters meets on the third Sunday of every meet every Tuesday from 1 to 4 p.m. in Masonic Lodge month at 4 p.m. at Good Samaritan Vilthe Longs Peak Room of the Estes Park Estes Park Lodge No. 183 A. F. & A. Medical Center. Call Gray at 586-2978 or lage. For more information, contact May Anderson at 586-9571. M. is located at 1820 South St. Vrain Nancy at 577-9234 for details. (Highway 7) and meets at 7:30 p.m. the Toastmasters Oratorio Society first and third Mondays of each month, Toastmasters, a public speaking orMarch through December. For more in- of Estes Park ganization that helps members improve formation, call Jack Dreibus at 586-4532. The Oratorio Society of Estes Park their communication skills. Brown bag chorus and orchestra perform two comlunch meetings will be held each Monday Night Book Group munity concerts a year. For more informThursday from noon to 1 p.m. in the The Monday Night Book Group meets ation, call Susan McNeil at 586-9405. George Hix meeting room at US Bank, in the Wasson Room (upstairs) at the 363 E. Elkhorn Ave. For more informaPartners Mentoring Youth Estes Park Public Library on the second tion, call Barb Williams at 577-1649 or Partners of Estes Park creates and supMonday of each month at 7 p.mFor more ports mentoring relationships between visit www.toastmasters.org. information, contact Bev Todd at btinpositive adult role models and youth [email protected] or Sybil Barnes at Tot’s Music and Play facing challenges in their lives. For 586-2789 or [email protected]. The Presbyterian Community Church more information, call Diana Laughlin of the Rockies introduces a new toddler Multicultural Connections at 577-9348, e-mail Diana@partnerprogram to the Estes Valley community. Multicultural Connections’ mission is smentoringyouth.org or visit www.partToddlers and their parents are invited to nersmentoringyouth.org. to assist the community to integrate a 30-minute romping music time in the and celebrate persons of diverse cultuReader’s Circle fellowship hall on Thursdays at 11 a.mresFor more information, call Marcie For more information, call Kristin Barker Reader’s Circle meets at 6 p.m. on Kiser at 586-5090 or en Español, call Mondays at the Maude Jellison Library at 586-4404, ext. 16. Olga Rojas at 586-1098. on the YMCA of the Rockies grounds. V.S.I. NARFE For directions to the library or more inVeteran’s Service, Inc. provides free formation, call Sybil at 586-2789 or The Estes Park Chapter 1038 of the rides for Estes Park-area veterans who email [email protected]. National Association of Active and Rehave appointments in the VA Hospitals in tired Federal Employees meets for Religion and Philosophy Denver and Cheyenne, Wyo. To make an lunch on the fourth Wednesday of the appointment at the VA Hospital in CheyGroup month, September through June, at the enne, call 1-888-483-9127; for the VA HosThe Religion and Philosophy Group Estes Park Senior Center. For more inpital in Denver, call 303-399-8020; for the meets on the third Wednesday of the formation, contact Jan Verschuur, outpatient clinic in Fort Collins, call (970) month at the the Estes Park Senior chapter service officer, at 586-3335. 224-1550. To arrange a ride to an appointCenter. For more information, call Miment, call the V.S.I coordinator in Fort PaCK chael Dzik at 303-747-9351. Collins, Joe Gonzales at (970) 484-1795. PaCK (Parents and Community for Rotary Club For more information about the V.S.I and Kids) of Estes Park meets the first their ride program, call Tedd Shanks at The Rotary Club of Estes Park meets Thursday of the month at 7:30 a.m. The 586-5195. every Thursday at noon at The Other meetings are held at the Estes Valley Estes Park Trail-Gazette

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Avenue, these open space areas include picnic tables, drinking fountain, benches, restrooms, trees, flowers, cowboy sculpture and adjacent parking.

Bond Park

Performance Park amphitheater is located at 417 West Elkhorn Ave. behind Glassworks Studio. Performance Park was built in front of a natural rock ledge and is completely wired for sound and lights. The Town of Estes Park schedules numerous events throughout the summer at the outdoor venue.

Bond Park is located next to the Town Hall on Elkhorn Avenue. Consisting of 46,000 square feet of open space, the park is the centerpiece of town. It provides picnic tables, benches, fire pit, drinking fountain, and serves as a primary town area for festivals and concerts.

Children’s Park

With 2,500 square feet of open space, this area is adjacent to La Casa shopping complex and the municipal parking lot. Located on the west end of the Riverwalk, the park offers playground, restrooms, drinking fountain, river frontage, picnic tables and benches.

Peacock and Tregent

Located at the west end of Elkhorn

Performance Park

Riverside/Baldwin Park

Located off West Riverside Drive, this 60,000 square feet open space includes river frontage, picnic tables and benches, trees, flowers and turf areas. Other amenities include the Riverwalk, fishing bridge and parking.

Riverside Plaza

The focal point of the Riverwalk, Riverside Plaza is located behind businesses in the center of downtown on East

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Riverside Plaza

Elkhorn Avenue and Riverside Drive. Riverside Plaza features benches, drinking fountain, water features, three sculptures (eagle, beavers, mountain lion), adjacent parking, back door retail entrances and river frontage.

Visitor Center Park

Visitor Center Park is located near the junction of Highways 34 and 36 leading into Estes Park. The park includes restrooms, drinking fountain, picnic facilities, trees, flowers, turf areas, parking, access to Lake Estes Trail, access to fishing areas and river frontage.

Vehicle Information CONTINUED FROM PG. 36 The cost of regular plates depends on the type of vehicle, age, weight and value. Special and personalized license plates are also available upon application.

Emission Testing

Estes Park residents are not required to have an emission inspection unless the vehicle commutes 90 days or more into the Air Program Area, but legislation is pending. If it goes into effect, the proposed changes will take effect in January of 2010. Contact the clerk’s office for more information. Larimer County residents in Drake, Pinewood Springs and Lyons are required to comply with emission testing. After Jan. 1, 2007 Larimer County will no longer require emission testing on any gas vehicles. The requirements for emission testing on diesel vehicles will remain the same. Estes Park Trail-Gazette

When vehicles are used to commute to the Denver metro area, an enhanced test is required.

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Driver’s License

Greeley

A Colorado driver’s license is required for all drivers who are residents of Colorado. Driver’s licenses may be obtained in either:

Fort Collins Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 1121 W. Prospect Road, 80521 (970) 494-9806 Full service office, reinstatements, traffic records

Longmont Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 917 S. Main St. Unit #600, 80501 (303) 776-4073 Full service office August 2009

118F East 29th St. 80538 (970) 667-7247 800 8th Ave, 80631 (970) 352-5845

Boulder 2850 Iris Ave. #F, 80301 (303) 442-3006 Licenses may also be obtained at any driver’s license office in the state. There is no state motor vehicle office for driver’s license in Estes Park.

Proof of Insurance Effective Jan. 1, 1999, the State of Colorado requires proof of insurance to be in the vehicle while driving. Any vehicle registered in Colorado must have proof of insurance in Colorado. Out-of-state insurance will need to be transferred into the state of Colorado within the first year. Community Resource Guide 41

Special Transit To request a ride: 1-888-647-9768 (toll free) Administrative Offices: 1-888-647-8114 (toll free)

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passenger’s safety. The bus is equipped with a lift for those who cannot use stairs. Passengers may travel to all types of destinations including grocery stores and other shopping destinations; work, education, or volunteer sites; the Senior Center or Recreation Center; medical or other appointments; and private homes. Pick ups within the Estes Valley are offered Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The standard fare is $1.25 one way. However, residents age 60 and over travel free to the Senior Center or to therapy or medical appointments. Reduced-fare and no-fare options are available to individuals who cannot afford the full fare. If Special Transit is unable to provide a ride but the passenger can find someone else to provide the needed transportation, mileage reimbursement is available through our Family and Friends Program. Covered rides include those outside Special Transit’s regular service hours and days, or when a passenger is denied a ride because of a full schedule. The program can cover trips within Estes Park, to nearby mountain towns, or to the Valley (Loveland, Fort Collins, and communities in Boulder County). For medical trips only, travel to the Denver metro area may also be covered. All trips must be authorized in advance. Regular or Family and Friends rides are available one to 14 days in advance; same-day rides may also be available. Call 1-888-647-9768 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or request a ride, or visit www.specialtransit.org.

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Qwest: for questions call (800) 244-1111. Website: www.qwest.com

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