Estes Park Community Resource Guide 2009

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Inside:
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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Resource Guide Editor
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is published in August.
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Welcome to Estes Park
S
itting in the shadow of Longs Valley’s natural magnificence with the
Peak, Estes Park attracts literally ambition and friendliness of its people,
millions of visitors each year. and the result is a rich blend.
Summers are particularly busy as Nestled high in the Rocky
tourists flock to the beauty that is Mountains, Estes Park offers
contained in Rocky Mountain National exceptional restaurants, retail outlets,
Park located just west of town. art galleries, musicians and dynamic
When Joel Estes first came upon the theatrical productions. Estes Park also
Estes Valley in 1859, he reportedly boasts an outstanding school system,
exclaimed, “We were monarchs of all as well as many other essential
we surveyed. We had the world all to amenities.
ourselves.” Estes Park offers shopping, fine
Rocky Mountain National Park is dining and many recreational
recognized as one of the nation’s scenic opportunities. There are activities for
treasures. The diverse landscape the young and young-at-heart,
encompasses a wide variety of habitats including go carts, putt putt golf, a
ranging from lush mountain meadows giant slide and a plethora of hiking
and dense forests to the wind-swept, trails.
alpine tundra that comprises more than Three main highways converge on
one third of the Park’s 426 square Estes Park, each offering spectacular
miles. vistas. Colorado Hwy. 7 comes in from
Estes Park is more than just a the south, offering views of Marys Lake
beautiful place. It’s a special town that and Prospect Mountain. U.S. Hwy 36,
casts its spell on visitors who find from the southeast, provides overviews
themselves wanting to call it home. of Lake Estes. U.S. Hwy 34, from the
Match Estes Park and the Estes 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
T
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, Walt Hester Trail-Gazette
Dermatology, Dietetics,
Morning light streams into the lobby at the Estes Park Medical Center.
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.
Salud Family Health Center

1950 Redtail Hawk Road
Telephone: (970) 586-9230
FAX: (970) 586-0292
T
he Salud Center is a nonprofit,
community-supported health
clinic.
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Estes Park CVB
T
he majestic scenery of Rocky Jazz Fest held each May and continuing summer season and on weekends from
Mountain National Park through the holiday season’s “Catch the October through mid-May. Ambassadors
combined with the home town Glow’ celebration, there are special answer questions about where to hike,
hospitality of Estes Park transforms a events here in Estes Park that will keep drive, shop, eat and stay in the Estes
trip to the Colorado Rockies into a dream you coming back for more. Park area. They provide answers to
vacation in a corner of paradise. Whether Here, you can be adventurous all on common questions like “where’s a good
coming for a day, a week, or more, your own. But when you want advice or place for me to hike?” to more
visiting this eastern gateway community assistance, the Estes Park Visitors uncommon questions that deal with
to Rocky Mountain National Park, Estes Center, operated by the Estes Park everything from human genealogy to
Park, at 7,522 feet above sea level is an Convention and Visitors Bureau, is a botanical knowledge. The CVB staff
experience you’ll remember forever. perfect place to stop. Located at the provides additional expertise in planning
With world class hiking and climbing, intersection of U.S. Highways 34 and 36, group gatherings from weddings and
fishing, golfing, sightseeing, wildlife the Center provides information about reunions to business meetings.
watching, galleries, unique shopping, an every business in Estes Park and things The Estes Park Visitors Center is open
array of dining choices, options in to do in the area. daily except New Years Day, Easter,
lodging to meet every taste and Rocky When it comes to providing complete Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Medical
Mountain National Park out the back visitors services, the one component of
door, there’s something in Estes Park excellence that sets Estes Park apart
just for you. from other areas is the contingent of
Special events at Estes Park and about 70 volunteers who donate their
Services
summer-long free outdoor entertainment expertise and time to helping visitors
are set amidst the backdrop of Rocky have an outstanding vacation experience
Mountain National Park. Hear folk in this area.
musicians entertain, listen to a string Individual Ambassadors work on a
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quartet perform, or tap your toes to a big rotating basis at the information desk in
band playing favorites. Beginning with the Visitors Center daily during the
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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Estes Park Public Library
hour and reservations are required.
Estes Park Public Library
335 E. Elkhorn Ave. Outreach programs are offered for
(970) 586-8116 the homebound, vision or hearing
impaired, nursing home patients and
www.esteslibrary.org local preschools. The second floor of
Director: Claudine Perrault the library features a rotating collection
T
he Estes Park Women’s Club of artwork from local artists every
founded the Estes Park Public month. The library’s primary source of
Library in 1916. It moved to its funding is district property tax. Other
current 17,000 square foot building in sources include the Friends of the
1991, was expanded and renovated in Library, the Library Foundation, fees,
2002, and recently underwent an grants and donations.
interior renovation.
Eleven full-time staff members The library’s website,
including the director, four part time esteslibrary.org, is frequently updated
staff and approximately 60 volunteers and offers information on interlibrary
operate the library on a daily basis. A loans, schedule of events, checkout
seven member-based board of trustees, renewals and local history and
appointed by Larimer County information.
Commissioners and the Estes Park Hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 9
Board of Trustees oversee library p.m., Monday through Thursday; 10
operations. a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday; and
The library offers numerous 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday — September
children’s activities and special through May. The library opens one
programs. Public meeting space and hour earlier Monday through Saturday
free Internet access are also available. in the summer — June through Walt Hester Trail-Gazette
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Senior Services
The Senior Center offers exciting Village
Estes Park Senior Center opportunities for active adults. The 1901 Ptarmigan Trail
220 Fourth St. center offers programs, classes and (970) 577-7700
(970) 586-2996 monthly day trips to exciting venues Director: Randy Davis
www.estes.org/seniorcenter across the Front Range. Also offered www.estesparkgoodsamvillag
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tor: Kelly Claypool blood pressure clinics, tennis group,
Village is a retirement campus
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pool and billiards, bridge, mah-johngg,
he Estes Park Senior Center providing housing with
pinochle, stimulating discussion groups supportive services for people 55 and
offers a welcoming atmosphere
and social events and more. over. Options include 46 twinhome
and serves nutritious and
affordable meals Monday through Additional educational, art and craft units, 34 one and two-bedroom
Friday at noon. Reservations are classes and recreational classes, apartments and 24 assisted-living
preferred by 10:30 a.m. the day of or entertainment and general interest apartments. Services include meals,
any day prior. The Estes Park Senior programs are added monthly. Check scheduled transportation, covered
Center is open Monday through Friday with the venter or online for current parking, building and grounds
from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. There are no age monthly and seasonal offerings. maintenance, housekeeping, planned
restrictions for participation in any of activities and personal assistance staff
The Estes Park Senior Center also (in assisted living). Residents have
the programs and services of the offers a Meals on Wheels program for
Senior Center. Lunch menus are access to a pool, exercise facilities,
home-bound citizens. Meals are meeting rooms and lounges, library,
printed on the Friday Datebook page of delivered Monday through Friday at woodshop, county store and hair salon.
the Trail-Gazette, announced each noon. A fee applies. The village supports equal housing
morning on radio KEPL 1470, can be
opportunity and all faiths or beliefs are
obtained at the Senior Center or online
welcome. As a community resource
at www.estes.org/seniorcenter. Estes Park Good Samaritan Good Samaritan offers services such as
counseling and referral and care
We Sell Hardwood
companion services. Facilities are
available to non-profit groups and
seniors for meetings and other
activities.
Estes Park’s Only • Over 500 samples on display
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Showroom! • Reclaimed & vintage woods
• Hand-scraped & textured woods
and Hospice
555 Prospect Ave. in the
Serving Estes Park • Engineered & laminate flooring
Estes Park Medical Center
(970) 586-2273
for 17 Years! • Green products: cork & bamboo
www.epmedcenter.com
Director: Sarah Bosko, RN
Dustless E
stes Park Home Care provides
services for persons diagnosed
with an acute or chronic illness
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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
Appointment Recommended patients with terminal illness. Referrals
537 S. St. Vrain Ave. (970) 577-9855 can be made by the individual,
physicians, friends or family. For
further information on senior citizen
www.parkflooring.com services, call the Larimer County Office
on Aging at (970) 498-6800.
Help Agencies
Caring Pregnancy Center of scriptions, some dental and medical
Alcoholics Anonymous the Estes Valley assistance, rent, short— term lodging,
Alcoholics Anonymous is a society utilities, and transportation. Crossroads
with the purpose of achieving and Caring Pregnancy Center of Estes
Valley offers free, confidential pregnan- Ministry also provides meeting and
maintaining sobriety. This is done by a teaching space. Crossroads Ministry is
12-step program, in turn by helping cy tests, adoption counseling and refer-
ral, parenting information, prenatal in- located at 851 Dry Gulch Rd., open
others do the same. Estes Park has a Monday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 4
variety of AA meetings seven days a struction and post-abortion counseling.
Maternity and baby clothing and equip- p.m., Tuesday and Thursday from 10
week. For information, call 586-2471. a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., and
ment are also available. Caring Preg-
Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. For
American Red Cross nancy Center of Estes Valley is located
more information, call 577-0610.
For national or international relief ef- at 851 Dry Gulch Rd. The office is open
forts, call the American Red Cross at Mondays through Friday, from 9:30 Elizabeth Guild Thrift Shop
1-800-HELP-NOW or visit www.red- a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more information, The Elizabeth Guild Thrift Shop sells
cross.org. The American Red Cross call 586-2422. a variety of second-hand clothing,
Centennial Chapter serves the Estes books and household supplies at a
Valley, located at 120 Saturn Dr. in Fort
Crossroads Ministry
modest price. No TV’s, computers or
Collins, Colo. For more information, Crossroads Ministry of Estes Park,
furniture. All proceeds benefit the
call (970) 226-5728 or visit www.nor- Inc., is a nonprofit, ecumenical Chris-
Estes Park Medical Center. The Eliza-
therncolorado.redcross.org. tian outreach agency providing tempo-
rary emergency help with food, pre- CONTINUED ON 10
Church Directory
Church: 880 MacGregor Ave, 586-4504
ANGLICAN — Catholic PENTECOSTAL
St. Francis of Assisi: 3480 St. Fran- EVANGELICAL FREE United Pentecostal Church: 447 W.
cis Way, 577-0601 Rocky Mountain Church: 451 Prom- Elkhorn, 586-4264
ontory Drive, 586-0873
ASSEMBLY OF GOD PRESBYTERIAN
Park Fellowship: 340 S. St. Vrain, FRIENDS (QUAKER)/ Community Church of the Rockies:
Estes Park, 586-4340 UNITARIAN UNIVERSALISTS 1700 Brodie Ave. 586-4404
Jellison Library, Estes Park Center- Pinewood Springs Community
BAHA’I FAITH Church: 863-6272
YMCA. 586-3757 or 586-2282
For meeting dates, times and loca-
tions, call 586-6766 JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES ROMAN CATHOLIC
Kingdom Hall: 1760 Olympian Lane, Our Lady of the Mountains Roman
BAPTIST Catholic Church: 920 Big Thompson
586-0567.
Estes Park Baptist Church: 2200 Ave. 586— 8111
Mall Road, 586-2463 INTERDENOMINATIONAL
Mountain View Bible Fellowship: Allenspark Community Church:
RADIO
1575 S. St. Vrain, 586-3395 Church of the Air, radio
County Road 90 at Washington Street,
303-747-2821. station KEPL, 1470 AM, Sunday, 8:30
CHRISTIAN a.m.
Christian Church of Estes Park: Estes Park Center/YMCA of the
4655 U.S. Hwy. 36, 586-8586 Rockies: 2515 Tunnel Road, 586-3341. SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST
Citadel Revival Fellowship: 128 New Covenant Church: 1423 Cnty Valley Road and W. Elkhorn Avenue,
Norske Trail, Allenspark. Rd 84w. 303-747-1114 586-2830.
Christian Science: 951 W. Elkhorn LUTHERAN
Ave., 586-2729
UNITARIAN UNIVERSALISTS/
Shepherd of the Mountains Luther- FRIENDS
CHURCH OF CHRIST an Church: 2000 Ptarmigan Trail, See information under Friends
1470 Fish Creek Road, 586-4793 586-3900 (Quaker) Unitarian Universalists. Jelli-
Mount Calvary Lutheran Church: son Library, Estes Park Center-YMCA.
CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST 950 N. St. Vrain, 586-4646 586-3757 or 586-2282
OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS
200 2nd Ave., Lyons: 303-823-0191 METHODIST WESLEYAN
United Methodist Church of Estes Estes Park Wesleyan Church: 1820
EPISCOPAL Park: 1509 Fish Hatchery Rd. Fall Riv- S. St. Vrain Ave./ Mason’s Building,
St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal er Rd, 586-4153 577-1158
Help Agencies Estes Valley
Habitat for Humanity is an ecumeni-
cal, Christian housing ministry that
seeks to eliminate poor housing by cre-
CONTINUED FROM PG. 9 586-2844. ating partnerships with the community
and families in need. Habitat for Hu-
beth Guild Thrift Shop is located at 443 Estes Park American Medical manity of Estes Valley is located at 851
W. Elkhorn Ave. and open Tuesday Alert System Dry Gulch Rd. (Mailing address: P.O.
through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3:30 The American Medical Alert System of- Box 2745). For more information, call
p.m. For more information, call fers 24-hour personal emergency re- 586-8301.
586-7205 or visit www.epmedcen- sponse for medically and physically
ter.com. A second store, Lizzie’s Bou- handicapped or socially isolated per- Institute for Alcohol
tique, opened in 2006 as an outlet for sons. The office is located at 555 Pros- Awareness
higher-end items and is located two pect Ave., and open Monday through Institute for Alcohol Awareness of-
doors from the Thrift Shop. Lizzie’s Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call for an fers DUI and DWAI education and
Boutique hours are Wednesday appointment at 586-2273. therapy. The office is located at 205
through Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Park Lane. Hours are Monday through
All items sold in both stores are donat- Estes Valley Victim Sunday from 4 to 7 p.m. For more in-
ed by the public or area vendors. Advocates formation, call 586-8954.
Estes Valley Victim Advocates is a
Estes Park Community 24-hour crisis intervention service
Larimer Center for Mental
Thrift Shop reaches out to victims of domestic vio-
Health
lence, sexual assault, crimes and acci- Larimer Center for Mental Health
The Estes Park Community Thrift
dents. Safehousing, free counseling provides outpatient mental health serv-
Shop is located at 1000 Big Thompson
and agency referrals are offered. For ices to adults, youths and families. Lari-
Ave. with proceeds going to communi-
more information, call 577-9781. Office mer Center for Mental Health is locat-
ty nonprofit organizations. The store
hours are Monday through Friday, 8 ed at 1601 Brodie Ave., Suite 10, and
takes clothing, books, household sup-
open Monday through Friday from 8
plies and miscellaneous items. No TV’s, a.m. to 4 p.m. For crisis intervention,
call 586-4000 (24 hours a day). a.m. to noon and 1 to 4:30 p.m. For
computers or furniture. Hours are 10
more information, call 494-9959.
a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Sat-
urday. For more information, call Habitat for Humanity of Larimer County Department of
Health and Environment Larimer
County Dept. of Health and Environ-
ment provides walk-in clinics, immuni-
zations, blood pressure screening,
DISCOVER pregnancy tests, TB tests, family plan-

ning clinics, STD exams, HIV testing,
health education, and environmental
why 15 million homeowners health services and inspections. Call for
specific programs, appointments and
trust their homes to clinic hours, at 577-2050.
The office is located at 1601 Brodie
STATE FARM. Ave., Suite 1, and open Monday

through Friday from 8 a.m. to noon and
1 to 4:30 p.m.
Jeff Hancock United Way 2-1-1

St. Vrain Center on Hwy. 7 United Way 2-1-1 is a program of the
501 Saint Vrain Lane, Suite 203 United Way of Larimer County.
Estes Park, CO 80517 Call 2-1-1 free of charge to receive
970-586-9547 community information and referrals.
jeff.hancock.b7dx@statefarm.com Trained specialists provide resource in-
formation, such as housing, food and
utility referrals, legal assistance, dona-
tion referrals, and provides volunteer
opportunities.
LIKE A GOOD NEIGHBOR STATE FARM IS THERE.® Dial 2-1-1 to give or receive help in
Providing Insurance and Financial Services the Estes Park area. Hours are
8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through
State Farm fire and casualty Company. State Farm general Insurance Company • Bloomington, IL
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Friday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday
and Sunday. For more information, call
P040034 02/04 United Way of Larimer County at (970)
495-0923, ext. 211 or visit
www.firstcall211.org.
Schools
Fax: (970) 596-1100, Principal: Robin middle school (sixth through eighth
Park R-3 School District Weidemueller grade) and high school (grades nine
Administrative offices through twelve).
1601 Brodie Ave., Estes Park, CO Estes Park High School The district reaches as far as
80517, (970) 586-2361, Fax: (970)
1600 Manford Ave.. Estes Park, CO Allenspark, Drake, Pinewood Springs,
596-1108, www.estesschools.org
80517, (970) 586-5321, Fax: (970) and Glen Haven. A portion of the
Estes Park Elementary School 596-1102, Principal: Jeff Lund district is in Boulder County, and the
district seat is Larimer County.
1505 Brodie Ave., Estes Park, CO The Park R-3 School District serves a
80517, (970) 586-7406, Fax: (970) population of approximately 1,000 A superintendent and a five-member
596-7407, Principal: John Bryant students in grades preschool through elected board administrate the school
12. district. Staff includes more than 100
Estes Park Middle School The district operates three separate
teachers, counselors, department
directors, custodians, bus drivers,
1500 Manford Ave., Estes Park, CO buildings, the elementary school
80517, (970) 586-4439 (preschool through fifth grade), the CONTINUED ON 12
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Schools
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.eagle-
rockschool.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 Walt Hester Trail-Gazette
Gulch Road. The year-round, tuition-
The Estes Park Elementary School has recently been remodeled and expanded.
free school teaches volunteerism and
environmental stewardship in addition
to a rigorous academic program. in age from 15 to 17. Potential students methods, the school and its staff of
from throughout the United States are educators hope to provide professional
Eagle Rock students can often be found eligible to apply for admission. By development for educators, as well as
working on community service projects an opportunity for success for its
pioneering non-traditional educational
in the Estes Park area. Students range 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 K-
12 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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To be eligible to vote in the State of who will reach the age of 18 must regis-
Vote Centers in Estes Park: Colorado, you must be: ter before the 29 days in order to vote).
Estes Park Municipal Building A citizen of the United States Voter registration is conducted by
170 MacGregor Ave. Room At least 18 years old on or before the Larimer County Clerk’s Office,
202, Estes Park, CO 80517 the election date 1601 Brodie Ave. and Town Clerk’s of-
or The Estes Park Holiday Inn A resident in a Colorado precinct at fice.
least 30 days prior to the election
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CONTINUED FROM PG. 13 and Recorder. ballots may be obtained from the Coun-
You may either mail your address ty Clerk’s office for primary and gener-
Town of Estes Park elections are change to the clerk and recorder’s of- al elections. Rules for absentee ballots
held in April in even-numbered years. fice, or stop into their office in the for special, municipal and school board
Voters must live within the town county courthouse, at the Town of elections may vary.
limits. Estes Park Municipal Building, 1601
Park R-3 School District elections are Brodie Ave., Estes Park, CO 80517. Vote centers
held on the first Tuesday in November If changes are not submitted 29 days Larimer County is proud to be the pi-
in odd-numbered years. Voters must or more prior to the election, you may oneer of the Vote Center Model. The
live within the school district. be subject to delays at the polling place 2009 election will be conducted by
Special districts, such as the Park where you vote. mail-in ballot in Larimer County. Vote
Hospital District, Estes Park Sanitation Centers are not used during a mail-in
District, Upper Thompson Sanitation Absentee ballots ballot election.
District and Estes Valley Recreation
Voters unable to go to the polls on The success of vote centers for the
and Park District are held the first
Election Day can apply for an absentee 2003 Coordinated Election and both
Tuesday following the first Monday in
ballot. Absentee ballots must be ap- the Primary and General Elections in
May in even-numbered years.
plied for each calendar year and you 2004 have drawn national interest to
General elections choosing federal,
must indicate which elections you want this innovative voting technique.
state and Larimer County elected offi-
a ballot mailed to you for. You may In the state of Colorado, ‘vote center’
cials are held the Tuesday after the first
download an absentee ballot from the is defined as “a polling place at which
Monday in November in even-number-
Larimer County website and either fax any registered elector in the political
ed years.
or mail it to the Larimer County Clerk subdivision holding the election may
Re-registration and Recorder. Applications are ac- vote, regardless of the precinct in
If you move from your voter registra- cepted from Jan. 1 preceding an elec- which the elector resides.” (Colorado
tion address, you must change your ad- tion to the close of business on the Fri- Revised Statutes, 1-4-104 (49.8)) The
dress with the Larimer County Clerk day before the election. Absentee 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
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Estes Park Light and Power
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970-577-3583
170 MacGregor Ave.
Estes Park, CO 80517
T
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 Na-
tional Park on the east, Glen Haven
along the North Fork, Waltonia on
Mike Oatley Trail-Gazette
Highway 34, to mile marker 9 on High-
way 36 and Allenspark and Ferncliff to The Bureau of Reclamation power plant on Lake Estes generates about 45
Bunce School Road to the south. megawatts of electricity a year.
All power is purchased from Platte Generation: 45 megawatts from the of good payment history with interest.
River Power Authority, including out- Bureau of Reclamation, 8 megawatts
put from the Colorado-Big Thompson
Project. Power supplies include around
from Mary’s Lake. Sanitation District
40 percent from the Western Area Pow- Fees: new-service accounts require a Estes Park has two sanitation dis-
er Administration and 60 percent from letter of credit from a previous utility. tricts, the Estes Park Sanitation District
PRPA’s Craig and Rawhide plants. Deposits are returned after two years and the Upper Thompson Sanitation
Located at 131 Stanley Ave., Suite 202 For an appointment call: (970) 586-2343
(Across the parking lot from Holiday Inn) Office Hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
* New Patients Welcome! Monday through Friday
* Same Day Appointments! 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays
* Flexible Scheduling! Longer Hours in Summer
* Walk-Ins Welcome!
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• Strains & Sprains / Fracture Care • DOT Physicals
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Utilities also if it is serviceable.
Estes Park Sanitation District
1201 Graves Avenue
970-586-2866
District. Both are separate entities from boundaries are primarily outside the
the Town of Estes Park. downtown area, Fall River Road from If you have questions or assistance in
Estes Park Sanitation District bound- Nicky’s west, Big Thompson Avenue determining fees for the Estes Park
aries are primarily the downtown area, from the Comfort Inn east, Highway 7 Sanitation District, please call
along Fall River Road to Nicky’s, on from Pine Knoll Drive south. 970-586-2866.
Big Thompson Avenue to the Comfort Before finalizing any construction
Inn, along Highway 7 as far as Pine plans, please check with Estes Park Upper Thompson Sanitation
Knoll Drive. If you fall in the above Sanitation (970-586-2866) and Upper District
areas you probably are in the Estes Thompson Sanitation District
Park Sanitation District.
2220 Mall Road
(970-586-4544) to determine if the prop- 970-586-4544
Upper Thompson Sanitation District erty is located in either district, and
If you have questions or assistance in
determining fees for the Upper Thomp-
son Sanitation District, please call
DAD’S MAYTAG LAUNDRY 970-586-4544.
Water Service
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Estes Park Water Department
40 DRYERS FULLTIME ATTENDANT 970-577-3608
4 LARGETRIPLE LOAD WASHERS DROP OFF SERVICE 577 Elm Road
6 LARGE DRYERS PLENTY OF PARKING Estes Park, CO 80517
Utility serves around 9,500 custom-
ers residing below “blue line” elevation
of 7,850 feet.
PUBLIC SHOWERS Coverage area bordered by Olympus
Located in Upper Stanley Village Center Dam on the east, Eagle Rock turn-in on
Dry Gulch Road, McCreery Lane on
Devil’s Gulch, southwest side of Car-
ESTES HOMEWATCH
Staffed by Retired Law Enforcement Officers
riage Hills off Highway 7, Fish Hatch-
ery area off Fall River Road, YMCA bor-
der on Spur 66.
Plants: Mary’s Lake Treatment
Protect your Investment Plant, western slope water, capacity of

two million gallons per day.
Year Round or Seasonal—Residential or Commercial Glacier Creek Treatment Plant, east-
ern slope water, capacity of three mil-
Call John at: Toll Free (888) 378-3750 lion gallons per day.
or Local (970) 672-7575 All plants provide full chemical treat-
ment and filtration; water is disinfected
Email: jmcq86@yahoo.com and adjusted for pH. No fluoride is
***Call for Specials*** added.
Department maintains 106 miles of
water pipelines and 574 fire hydrants.
Water rights: total of around 1,600
acre-feet.
LONGLEY L.PARKER, O.D. Rights include 1, 200 Colorado-Big
Thompson units (each unit averaging
Family Practice Optometry .7 acre feet), 500 acre feet from U.S.
Bureau of Reclamation, 300 acre feet
ASPEN EYE CENTER, LLC from Windy Gap diversion project, jun-
ior rights on Glacier Creek.
Aspenwood Professional Building Windy Gap water authorized for aug-
600 S. St. Vrain, Unit 5 mentation, allowing supplementation of
rights roughly equivalent to eight acre
(970) 586-4418 feet used for each one acre foot “con-
sumed.”
Fees: no deposit required.
Youth activities
Estes Park Center/YMCA of
the Rockies
2515 Tunnel Road
(970) 586-0118
A
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 play-
grounds at Stanley Park, one designed
for toddlers and young children; anoth-
er geared for older children.
Programming
Fall: soccer, basketball, volleyball
Winter: basketball, inline hockey,
ski van trips
Spring: soccer camps, boy’s base-
ball, girl’s softball
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Softball leagues are available during the summer months.
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Youth activities
Summer: boys’ baseball, girls’ soft-

ball, tennis, volleyball, soccer camps,
golf, van trips offering special events
(Water World, Six Flags/Elitch Gar-
dens, etc.) After school programs at the
Estes Valley Youth Center
Estes Park Aquatic Center

660 Community Drive
970-586-2340
evrpd@aol.com
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 weight-
lifting room, swimming lessons, open
swim, and lifeguard training among
other programs. The pool can be rent-
ed for private parties or special events.
Call or email for reservations.
Walt Hester Trail-Gazette Estes Valley Youth Center

The skate park at the youth center is a popular venue for local youth. 380 Community Drive
970-586-8189
The Youth Center provides activities
for young people in a safe environment.
The facility is a drop-in center with so-
cial 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 avail-
able for homework and games.
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(970) 577-9800
457 E. Wonderview Ave, C2

Rocky Mountain National Park topographical maps of the park, and
R
ocky Mountain National Park ask the park rangers questions.
(RMNP) offers 415 square miles
of dynamic landscape featuring Alpine Visitor Center
lowland meadows, numerous lakes and
rivers, aspen and subalpine forests, and Located at Fall River Pass at the
towering mountain peaks. Over 250,000 junction of Trail Ridge and Old Fall
acres of backcountry inthe park were River roads. Alpine Visitor Center is
granted wilderness area status early in open depending on weather and Trail
2009 with the passage of the Omnibus Ridge road conditions. It is closed in
Public Land Management Act of 2009. Walt Hester Trail-Gazette the winter.
This culminated a process that began Visitors peer over the precipice at the
in 1974 when wilderness Forest Canyon Overlook. Visitors can see Beaver Meadows Visitor
recommendations for the park were Longs Peak, the Continental Divide and Center
made by the National Park Service the park’s western border, the Never
under President Nixon. Summer Range from the view point. Located on U.S. Route 36, three
miles from the town of Estes Park.
All of these aspects of RMNP create
country. Maps and brochures can be
an unparalleled outdoor playground
obtained at any of the RMNP visitor Fall River Visitor Center
where the possibilities are endless.
centers and for general information call Located on U.S. Route 34, five miles
Visitors hike its 360 miles of trails,
RMNP HQ at (970) 586-1206 or visit west of the town of Estes Park, near the
watch massive herds of elk, fish for
www.nps.gov/romo. Fall River Entrance to the Park.
trout in its many streams and lakes,
camp underneath its vast starry
mountain skies, or climb its epic Visitor Centers Kawuneeche Visitor
granite rock walls. Center
RMNP has four visitor centers where
Nearly three million people visit guests can see nature exhibits, Located one mile north of the town of
RMNP each year, making it one of the purchase RMNP books, buy gifts and Grand Lake on U.S. Route 34 at the
most popular National Parks in the snacks, use restrooms, view entrance to the park
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Bill Pinkham Chuck Levine Eric Blackhurst
Mayor Mayor Pro-tem Estes Park
Estes Park Estes Park Trustee
(970) 586-0992 (H) (970) 577-0825 (H) (970) 586-0992 (H)
Term Expires: 4/2012 Term Expires: 4/2012 Term Expires: 4/2012
E-mail: sbpinkham@ E-mail: estespark E-mail: sbpinkham
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Richard Dorla Eisenlauer Jerry Miller

Homeier Estes Park Estes Park
Estes Park Trustee Trustee
Trustee
(970) 586-3126 (H) (970) 586-9170 (H)
(970) 577-0499 (H) Term Expires: 4/2010 Term Expires:
Term Expires: E-mail: ike287 4/2012
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John Ericson Jacquie Halburnt Estes Park Offices

Estes Park Estes Park
Trustee Town Comm. Development..................... 577-3725
Administrator Director Bob Joseph
(970) 586-5042 (H) Town Clerk................................... 577-3702
Term Expires: 4/2012 Jackie Williamson
(970) 577-3705 (W)
E-mail: ericson4estes E-mail: ike287 Town Finance ............................... 577-3560
@aol.com @msn.com Steve McFarland
Public Information ........................ 577-3701
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Park School District R-3
Coroner Patrick C. Allen
Todd Jirsa Larimer County District Attorney Larry Abrahamson
President Commissioner Kathay Rennels Sheriff James Alderden
401 Lakefront Street Commissioner Steve Johnson Surveyor Chad Washburn
Estes Park, CO Commissioner Tom Donnelly Treasurer Myrna Rodenberger
80517 200 W. Oak Street, Second Floor
Home: 586-6371
Cell: 481-0915 P.O. Box 1190 Federal
Work: 586-5659 Fort Collins, CO 80522 President Barack Obama
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Assessor Steve Miller Washington D.C. 20500
Bob Richardson Clerk and Recorder Scott Doyle CONTINUED ON 22
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2165 Governors Lane
Estes Park, CO
80517
Home: 586-4350
Cell: 227-4887
E-mail: mike
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Personal Roofing Consultant
Tony Paglia
Director
1421 South Saint Vrain
Avenue
Estes Park, CO
80517
Home: 577-0867
Cell: 227-1676
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Linda Chapman
Superintendent Office: 970-278-0180 Free
E-mail: Linda_
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us
Cell: 970-215-5403
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Law Enforcement
briefly before being transported to the detention center and wildland fire sup-
Estes Park Police Department Larimer County Detention Center in pression in unincorporated areas of the
170 MacGregor Ave. Fort Collins. county.
Dispatch: (970) 586-4000
Emergency: 9-1-1
Larimer County Colorado State Patrol
Enforces public safety and laws with- Sheriff’s Office 1-877-315-7623 or 1-303-239-4501
in the Town of Estes Park under the di- Estes Park Office — Brodie Provides traffic enforcement on area
rection of Chief Wes Kufeld. In addi- Ave. highways.
tion to routine law enforcement, the Office: (970) 577-2070
EPPD provides School Resource Offi-
cer, Restorative Justice, Neighborhood Sheriff Jim Alderden and his agency Rocky Mountain National
oversee law enforcement and public
Watch, Prepared for Disaster in Estes
safety in Larimer County. In addition to
Park
Park and Blue Santa Christmas gift-giv- (970) 586-1206
routine law enforcement, the LCSO
ing programs.
provides transportation of inmates, civil Rangers provide law enforcement
The department no longer uses its process, handling of hazardous materi- within the federally managed national
jail. Prisoners are held at EPPD only als, search and rescue, maintains the park.
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Fax: 202-225-5870
Comments: 202-456-1111 U.S. Senate
Switchboard: 202-456-1414 Michael Bennet, (D) State.5
Hart Senate Office Building Gov. Bill Ritter
Washington D.C., 20510 136 State Capital
Denver, CO 80203
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Web: bennet.senate.gov/contact/ Phone: (303) 866-2471
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Arts and Entertainment
Art Center
of Estes Park
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 Thomp-
son 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.artcentero-
festes.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 Walt Hester Trail-Gazette
Arts Council’s Fine Art Gallery is locat- Art Center of Estes Park
ed at 423 W. Elkhorn Ave. A list of gal-
leries and events are available at the ented during the summer months. 7 at 465 Longs Peak Rd. For more in-
arts council. Summer hours are Mon- formation, call 586-4031 or visit
Rocky Ridge Music Center is located
day through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 www.rockyridge.org.
nine miles south of Estes Park on Hwy
p.m. Winter hours are Monday through
Friday from noon to 4 p.m. For more
information, call 586-9203, visit
www.EstesArts.com.
Estes Park Music Festival

The Estes Park Music Festival is a
nonprofit organization celebrating its
Changing The Caring Experience...
31st year. During the summer season,

the festival presents the Colorado Mu-
sic Festival, conducted by the world-re-
nowned conductor Michael Christie.
The festival also presents a Sunday
afternoon concert series at the Stanley
Whether you have an life-threatening emergency or need a check-up,
Hotel November through April. For
Longmont United Hospital is waiting to help you with knowledgeable,
more information, call 586-9519 or visit
compassionate medical staff. Open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.*
www.estesparkmusicfestival.org.
The BirthPlace www.luhcares.org
Fine Arts Guild of the Cardiac Care Services www.luhcares.org
Rockies Imaging Services 303.651.5088
The Fine Arts Guild of the Rockies Hope Cancer Care Center 303.651.5252
presents music and theater productions Laboratory Services 303.651.5075
to the Estes Valley. For more informa- Health Classes www.luhcares.org
tion, visit www.FineArtsGuild.org. Rehabilitation Services www.luhcares.org
Women’s Imaging Center 303.651.5160
Rocky Ridge Music Center Milestone Family Medicine www.luhcares.org
Rocky Ridge Music Center (RRMC) Find a Physician www.luhcares.org
is a summer music center for students.
RRMC offers chamber and orchestral
music, private lessons and music theo- 303.651.5111
ry for all types of instrumentalists. Both
www.luhcares.org
student and faculty concerts are pres-
Estes Park History
Estes Park Museum historic Cobb-Macdonald log cabin. Ex- (available for inspection by appoint-
perience hands-on exhibits and activi- ment).
The Estes Park Museum is the
ties. Browse the museum shop and For more information call the Estes
town’s major source for information on
the lives of early residents and visitors. pick up a schedule of free educational Park Museum at 586-6256 or visit the
Permanent exhibits celebrate Native programs and tours available to groups museum’s website at www.estes.org/
Americans, early explorers, pioneers, of all ages. The museum houses over museum. The museum is located at the
mountaineers, lodge owners and wom- 10,000 artifacts, documents, manu- corner of Hwy. 36 and Fourth Street.
en homesteaders. View the 1909 Stan- scripts, maps, textiles, original art, pho- From May through October, the muse-
tographs, prints and books which illus- um is open Monday through Saturday
ley Steamer; visit Rocky Mountain Na-
from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays
tional Park’s first headquarters and the trate the history of the Estes Park area
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. Admis-
sion is free.
ALPINE
Fourth Street and admission is free.
The museum is open Monday through
Your Pane Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and

Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m. May through
is Our October. The museum is open Fridays
Pleasure! Window Cleaning and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

and Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m. Novem-
ber through April. For more informa-
Detail Oriented, specializing in mountain homes. tion, call 586-6256 or visit
Free Estimates! Insured. (303) 444-6595 www.estesnet.com/museum.
Historic Fall River

Hydroplant
Family Medical Clinic (970) 586-2200 The Historic Fall River Hydroplant
was built by F.O. Stanley to power the
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Left to right: Bridget Dunn, MD, Richard Beesley, MD, Martin Koschnitzke, MD,
Amanda Luchsinger, MD, Guy VanderWerf, MD, Scott Woodard, MD, Frank Dumont, MD
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 Walt Hester Trail-Gazette
Estes Park Museum
Estes Park History
CONTINUED FROM PG. 24 Meadows Visitor Center.
Displays and information are also
Stanley Hotel in 1909. The hydroplant available at the Moraine Park Museum
features the original equipment install- and at Fall River Visitor Center on Fall
ed by Stanley in 1909, machinery from River Road. The Alpine Visitor Center
an addition in 1921 and a diesel unit in- on Trail Ridge Road illustrates the frag-
stalled by Public Service in 1938. ile world of the tundra. For more in-
The hydroplant displays panels that formation, call 568-1206 or visit
Interpretive panels at the hydroplant www.nps.gov/romo.
document the story of the plant, the
growth of Estes Park and the Lawn
Gail Byrd, of New Orleans, enjoys an
Stanley Museum
Lake Flood of 1982. The Stanley Museum of Estes Park
afternoon at the Estes Park Museum.
The hydroplant is located three miles is located at 517 Big Thompson Ave. in
northwest of downtown Estes Park, off Stanley Village.
all-natural beef support operations at
Route 34 on Fish Hatchery Road. The the ranch. There is an admission The museum commemorates the
hydroplant is open Tuesday through charge to visit the museum. Call legacy of F. O. ,Stanley, co-inventor of
Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. between Me- 586-3749 for seasonal hours. the Stanley Steamer and builder of the
morial Day and Labor Day. Admission Stanley Hotel. Exhibits feature a 1909
is free. For more information, call
577-3762 or visit www.estes.org/
Rocky Mountain Stanley Steamer, photographs and his-
tory related to the Stanley Hotel. The
hydroplant. National Park Stanley Museum is open daily year-
Rocky Mountain National Park offers round, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June
Lula W. Dorsey Museum a variety of interpretive programs, through September, and from 10 a.m.
campfire talks and nature walks to 3 p.m. October through May. Admis-
Four miles west of town on Highway
throughout the year. sion is free. For more information, call
66 is the Estes Park Center/YMCA of
Information is available at the Beaver 577-1903.
the Rockies. Since 1907 it has been
known world-wide as a family recrea-
tion center, now hosting over 140,000
guests annually. Visit the Lula W. Dor- Licensed with the Town of Estes Commercial
sey Museum, housed in a 1924 guest Residential
lodge, and two cabins, including one
built in 1905. The Dorsey Museum is
open Monday through Saturday from 9
ESTES VALLEY
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,
ASPHALT
ext. 1136. The suggested donation is $1
per person.
MacGregor Ranch
Museum
MacGregor Ranch is a 2,000 acre
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working ranch founded by Alexander
and Clara MacGregor in 1873. Their Striping ~ Patching
granddaughter, Muriel MacGregor, lat-
er developed a trust to ensure the con-
tinuation of the ranch and museum.
Snow Removal
The MacGregor ranch house (muse-
um) is furnished with antiques, china,
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silver and original paintings. Tour the
barn, nature center and Maude’s Mer-
Mario Lopez, Owner
970-412-4704
cantile gift shop. Stroll past a large col-
lection of period farming equipment
once used on the ranch.
MacGregor Ranch is located on Mac-
Gregor Lane off of Devils Gulch Road,
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north of downtown Estes Park. Sales of
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 restau-
rant 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 pedes-
trian only path.) Lake Estes Trail Fol-
low the Riverwalk east from the Visi-
tors 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.
Fish Creek Trail

Enter Fish Creek Trail on the south-
Riverwalk
east end of Lake Estes. Go south ap-
proximately two miles along Fish
Creek Road past the high school and
We know a thing or two thousand about insurance. 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
All the protection you
know you need, plus Knoll-Willows Trail starts at the
north end of the Municipal Building
some you might have and winds past the historic Birch Cabin
overlooked. That’s and up to the ruins. The ruins feature
the difference views of Estes Park and Rocky Moun-
American Family tain National Park.
expertise makes. For The other trailhead begins at the top
auto, home, business, of Wonderview Drive. Trails take
health, life and more, hikers to the ruins or down to Birch
Cabin and back into town.
all under one roof,®
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Fall River Trail starts at West Elk-
horn Avenue at the waterwheel. Walk
Danielle D Arnold Agency Inc. west to the outdoor Performance Park
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Clubs & organizations
your baby, call EVICS at 586-3055. The Caregiver Support Group meets
A Course in Miracles (ACIM) the second and fourth Wednesday of
The ACIM study group meets week- Cardiac Support Group each month at 10 a.m. at Good Samaritan
ly to explore the principles of “A The Cardiac Support Group meets Village. For more information, call
Course in Miracles,” a guide for ex- 586-2273.
on the third Wednesday of each month
panding awareness. For more informa-
tion, call Heidi at (970) 227-8491 or
at 11 a.m. at the Estes Park Medical Caring Pregnancy Center of
Marlena at 577-1977. Center in the Longs Peak Conference Estes Valley
roomFor more information, call Jack or Caring Pregnancy Center of Estes Val-
Alzheimer’s and Caregiver Gale Voorhies at (303) 823-5992. ley (CPC) offers mentoring for those
Support Groups
Caregiver Support Group CONTINUED ON 28
Combined Alzheimer’s and Caregiv-
er 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.
ph: 970.586.1040
American Legion mobile: 970.231.2879
The American Legion, Joseph J. fax: 970.586.1048
Duncan Post 119, is located at the inter- 1182-B Graves Avenue harriettew@aol.com
section of Highways 7 and 36.For more Estes Park, Colorado 80517 www.estesparkmortgages.com
information, drop by, call 586-6118 or
visit www.estespost119.org. HARRIETTE WOODARD
Art Center of Estes Park LOAN CONSULTANT
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 De- HEARING AIDS
velopment is dedicated to preserving
the unique mountain character and nat-
EAR CARE
ural beauty of the Estes For more in- DIZZY PATIENT EVALUATION
formation, contact Sandy at 586-1058 or
ARD@dim.com.
Wendy Koenig, Au.D.
www.wendyshearing.com
Aviation Internationale Doctor of Audiology
The Estes Park Aviation Club meets

the second Tuesday of the month at
6:30 p.m. in the library’s Hondius Local Convenience
Room. For information, call Duke Su-
monia at 586-8505 or visit www.avia-
Year-Round Service
tioninternationale.org. Emergency Service
Bright Beginnings
Home Television and REEL Mountain Theater
Bright Beginnings is a nonprofit, free
parenting program that offers friendly
Compatible Headsets Sold Here!
support and information to families with Try TV EARS ! ®
infants and toddlers. For more informa- (970) 586-5255 1186 Graves Ave.
tion, or to set up a home visit for you and
CONTINUED FROM PG. 27 at 12:30 p.m. at the Senior Center. New of the Estes Park Library (335 E. Elk-
players are always welcome. For reser- horn AveFor more information, call
who are faced with unplanned pregnan- vations, call 586-2996. Gray Rueppel at 586-2978.
cies. CPC is open Monday through Fri-
day, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CPC is Community Pinochle Estes Park Car Club
located at 851 Dry Gulch Road above Community Pinochle meets Monday The Estes Park Car Club meets the
Crossroads Ministry To help or for more and Friday at 12:45 p.m. at the Senior first Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at
information, call 586-2422. Center. New players welcome. the Estes Park Museum, 200 Fourth St.
For more information, call Craig at
Centering Prayer Cultural Arts Council 586-4839. All are welcome to attend.
Centering Prayer, meditation from of Estes Park
the Christian tradition, meets on Tues- Estes Park Chorale
The Cultural Arts Council of Estes
days, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., and Thurs- Park presents free visual and perform- The Estes Park Chorale, under the
days, from 3 to 5 p.m. For more inform- ing arts events, supports local artists, direction of Claudia Irwin, perform sea-
ation, call 586-1779 or 586-4516. art galleries and arts organizations in sonal concerts. For more information,
the greater Estes Valley. The arts coun- call Jaquie Buckert at 586-5072 or Carol
Columbines Conger at 577-1748.
cil is located at 423 W. Elkhorn Ave-
Ladies, are you looking for a social nue. For more information or to sup-
club to meet friends? Then join Colum-
Estes Park Equestrian Club
port the arts in Estes Park, call
bines, a social club focused on friend- 586-9203, e-mail cacep@earthlink.net or The Estes Park Equestrian Club
ship, caring, and the delights of living in visit www.estesarts.com. meets on the first Thursday of each
a mountain paradise. If this sparks your month at 7 p.m. in the library meeting
interest, call Carol Clark at 586-3956 for Estes Park Area room, second floor. For more informa-
details on how to become a member. tion, call Brenda Hendrix at 577-1242.
Weavers Guild
Community Bridge The Estes Park Area Weavers Guild Estes Park Genealogical
meets on the fourth Thursday of the Society
Community Bridge meets for lunch
followed by bridge play on Thursdays month at 1 p.m. in the Hondius Room The Estes Park Genealogical Society
meets on the second Thursday of each
VIGIL
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.
Painting
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
• Professional Craftsmanship combination for Common Point out-
door range; to renew membership, call
• Superior Prep Work
Satisfaction
Sharyn 586-2426.
• Interior/Exterior Estes Park Internet Computer
• Residential / Commercial
• Faux Finishing Guaranteed Users Group
The Estes Park Computer Users
Group (EPICUG) meets the third Tues-
• Written Warranty day of the month at 7 p.m. in the Hondi-
us Room of the Estes Park Public Li-
Serving Northern Colorado for Over 20 Years brary. For more information, call Judy
Houston at 577-7330.
970-567-2682 Estes Park Patriots for Peace

Estes Park Patriots for Peace meets
VigilPainting@yahoo.com on the second Wednesday of the

month at 7 p.m. in the second floor
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CONTINUED FROM PG. 28 Ave., 800-651-6000. month at 7 p.m. at the Estes Park Me-
morial Observatory, 1600 Manford Ave-
meeting room of the Estes Public Park Estes Park Woman’s Club nue, adjacent to the High School. For
LibraryPeace vigils are held each Estes Park Woman’s Club meets more information, call (970) 231-4652.
Wednesday from noon to 12:30 p.m. in monthly for a luncheon meeting. Social
Bond Park. For more information, visit hour begins at 11:30 a.m. with lunch at Estes Valley Community
www.estespeace.org. 12 p.m. For more information, call Services Coalition
Sherry Rytting at 586-4342 or Karen
Estes Park Sister Cities Chionio at 577-7336.
The Estes Valley Community Services
Coalition is a group of citizens represent-
Sister Cities is a citizen diplomacy or- ing various human service agencies and
ganization that meets to further the Estes Estes Valley Amateur
Radio Club nonprofits in the ValleyMeetings are
Park Sister City relationship with Mon- held on the first Wednesday of each
teverde, Costa Rica. For more informa- The Estes Valley Amateur Radio month from 9 to 10:30 a.m. in room 130
tion, call Jan Thompson at 586-6309. Club meets for breakfast every Satur- of the Town Hall building. The facilita-
day at 8 a.m. at the Olympus Lodge, tors are Mary Mesropian (577-9781),
Estes Park Tea 2365 Big Thompson Ave. For more in-
Time Readers Louise Olson (586-6518) or Jenne Snel-
formation, call Larry Olson at 586-9393 ling (407-7048).
Estes Park Tea Time Readers meets or visit www.evarc.org.
on the second Wednesday of each Estes Valley Model Railroad-
Estes Valley Astronomical So- ers
month from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the Longs
Peak Coffee and Paper House, 150 E.
ciety
The Estes Valley Division of the Na-
Longhorn Avenue. Call for current All members of the community are
tional Model Railroad Association
month’s theme at 303-823-0997. welcome to attend the Estes Valley As-
(NMRA) and the Estes Valley Model
tronomical Society’s (EVAS) monthly
Estes Park Weight Watchers Railroaders meet on the first Wednes-
meeting free of charge Weather permit-
day of the month at 7 p.m. in the Hondi-
Estes Park Weight Watchers meets ting, the society sets up telescopes and
us Room of the Estes Park Library. For
on Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. at the binoculars for casual observing. Meet-
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CONTINUED FROM PG. 29 Friendship Force of the Rock Moun-
TREE
tains is the Estes Park chapter of Friend-
further information, call 577-1588. ship Force International. For more in-
formation, call Skip Betts at 586-5670.
Estes Valley Postcard
SERVICE
Club and Exchange Handbell Ensemble
The Estes Valley Postcard Club is a The Estes Valley Handbell Ensemble
group that gathers to collect postcards, meets for rehearsals in Room 203 of the
~ Specializing in ~ learn about collecting, and enjoy in-
depth programs in early views of Estes
Municipal Building on Thursday at 7
p.m., September through June. Lynn
• Pine Beetle & Park and Rocky Mountain National Patten directs the community choir.
Park. Call Jane Wright at 586-1791 for New ringers, beginning to advanced,
Mistletoe Management more information. are always welcome. For information or
• Hazard Tree Removal a rehearsal schedule, call Vicky Wasin-
• Limbing and Pruning Estes Valley Quilt Guild ski at 577-0539.
• View Enhancement The Estes Valley Quilt Guild meets
the second Wednesday of each month
Kaffeeklatsch with the
• Brush Chipping at the Good Samaritan Home, 1902 German-American Club
• Fire Mitigation Ptarmigan Trail. For more information, The newly formed German-American
contact Mary Ann Jobe at 577-1200. Club meets on the second Wednesday
Insured • Free Estimates
Estes Valley Victim Advocates of each month for a couple of hours of
Free Wood Chips chatting, singing and catching up with
Estes Valley Victim Advocates
Adam Strong (EVVA), Inc. provides crisis interven-
all that is going on in the world. For
more information, call Irene at 586-9051
(970) 586-7546
tion 24 hours daily to victims of domes- or Gretchen at 577-0802.
tic violence, sexual assault, other
crimes and trauma. Individual counsel- KBB
ing and support groups are free and Knights of the Belt Buckle (KBB)
safehousing for victims of domestic vio- meet every other Wednesday of the
Casey’s
lence is available. If in need of immedi- month at noon at Nickys Restaurant. For
ate emergency assistance, call 911. Ad- more information, call Andy at 586-6700.
Automotive
vocates may be reached during office
hours, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday Kiwanis Club
through Friday, at (970) 577-9781. After The Kiwanis Club of Estes Park
hours, call the 24- hour dispatch line at breakfast meetings convene on the sec-
(970) 586-4000 and ask to speak to an ond and fourth Fridays of the month at
advocate. All calls are confidential. 6:45 a.m. at the Other Side Restaurant-
For more information, call 586-9669.
EVIA
The Estes Valley Improvement Asso- Knights of Columbus
ciation (EVIA) meets the second Thurs- The Knights of Columbus Council
entals Trucks, Trailers day of every month at 7 p.m. in the Hon- 12063 meets on the second and fourth
dius Room of the Estes Park Public Thursdays of each month at Our Lady
epair All Makes & Models Library. For more information, call Bry- of the Mountains Catholic Church.
an Michener at 586-5949. Meeting begins at 7 p.m. For more in-
vice formation, call Joe Phillips at 577-1282.
EVICS
Estes Valley Investment in Childhood League of Women Voters
Success (EVICS) is a private, non-profit The League of Women Voters
organization committed to supporting promotes the informed participation of
and promoting early childhood care and citizens in government by providing non-
education in the Estes Valley. EVICS of- partisan educational information on topics
fers resources, information and training of public concern and on the processes of
to child care providers and preschools, government. For more information, call
701 Elm Dr.

and parent assistance for locating quality Karen Ericson at 586-5042.
child care. For more information, call EV-
Lions Club
586-8100
ICS at 586-3055 or email evics@frii.com.
Lions Club International is the world’s
Friendship Force of the Rocky
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Parks and Recreation
T
he Estes Valley Recreation and is hitting peak condition, which it main- mer months. Call 866-586-8146 ext. 0
Park District provides several tains well into September. for tee times. Electric carts, pull carts
venues for people to choose and clubs are available for rental.
The second hole, a 143-yard par
from when it comes to getting out and
three, has a new tee box this season.
having fun.
The course has a Pro Shop and driv-
Lake Estes Golf Course
The District offers a 9-hole and an
18-hole golf course, the Estes Park ing range, and a restaurant, and hosts The Lake Estes Golf Course, located
Aquatic Center, adult and youth about 30,000 rounds a season, includ- at 690 Big Thompson Avenue (US 34),
recreation programs, the Estes Park ing numerous tournaments. Tee times plays at 2,209 yards from the men’s
Youth Center, and activities at Lake are recommended, especially for a tees, and par is 31. As at the 18-hole
Estes and the Lake Estes Marina. morning round during the peak sum- 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 div-
ing lessons: several sessions are of-
fered for all age groups. American Red
Cross CPR/First Aid Classes are also
offered. Serving Estes Park Since 1986
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Summer programs for youth include • Creative personalized services • Cremations and memorial services
• Advance planning • Pre-payment options
tennis, volleyball, instructional baseball
and girls’ softball, and youth and family
van trips.
1302 GRAVES AVE
586-3101
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Golf
A round of golf in Estes Park comes OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK
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,
10%
not to mention the sort of scenery ev-
ery course this side of Pebble Beach
would kill for. And if your tee shot
OFF
seems to travel a little farther than
usual, chalk it up to the thinner air at
7,500 feet.
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6,400-yard (from the blue tees), par 71
Sun 9:00-3:00 970-586-6300
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 pre-
vious weekend for weekend reserva-
tions.
Winter Golf
From November through March, the
Lake Estes Golf Course is open for win- Walt Hester Trail-Gazette
ter golf play, and there are plenty of Golfers enjoy a postcard-perfect morning on the Lake Estes nine-hole golf course.
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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Snow Removal
T
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plow in action on
roads well plowed when snow Elkhorn Ave.
falls. Crews from various
Walt Hester
municipal departments begins plowing Trail-Gazette
at 4 a.m. when there’s an inch or more
of accumulation and at 3 a.m. if there’s
more than two inches.
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 Average rental, home/condo
Location three-bedroom $1,125 $1,125
Estes Park is located at 7,522 feet, 70 Population Average rental, home/condo
miles northwest of Denver at the east- Estes Park: 5.720* two-bedroom : $840 $840
ern entrance to Rocky Mountain Na- Estes Valley: 8.889**
tional Park. Three main highways con- Vacancy rate (Loveland/Estes Park
verge in town. Highway 7 comes in Average age: 45* 2006): 8.9 percent for rentals, 2.0 per-
from the south with views of Marys In-town registered voters: 4,520 cent for owner-occupied housing
Lake and Prospect Mountain. Highway Town area: 6 square miles
Construction
36 comes in from the southwest and * — 2000 U.S. Census
Longmont offering a panoramic view of 2007 2008
** — Colorado Dept. of Local Affairs,
Lakes Estes. 2005 Building permits: 409 466
Highway 34 winds its way through Total construction valuation:
the Big Thompson Canyon to the Accommodations $39,179,104$42,203,661
northeast of town and Loveland. Lodging establishments: 150 Residential housing units:
Rooms: 2,600 380328
Date of incorporation
Residential valuation:
April 16, 1917, population 317 Housing $31,677,745$25,288,714
2007 2008 Commercial building permits:
Government
Total single-family home sales: 97127
Elected mayor and six-member
$73,286,124 $85,599,169 Commercial valuation:
Board of Trustees with Town Adminis-
trator. Average selling price: $5,102, 359$16,855,447
$339,288 $399,996
Town employees Retail sales
Average days on market:
Full-time: 130 131 110 2007 2008
In-town receipts:
$160,572,013$166,087,488
Sales tax collections:
Prospect Park $7.18 million in 2008
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n Physical, Occupational, & Speech Therapy
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n Hospice and Respite Care
n Dietary and nutritional consults
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Tax Rates
equivalent to $1 in tax for each $1,000 No. 11 (Meadowdale Hills): 5.77
Sales tax in assessed valuation. Larimer County Improvement Dis-
State: 2.9 percent (groceries ex- trict
cluded) 2009 Mil Levies No. 14 (Little Valley): 10
Town of Estes Park: 4 percent Larimer County: 22.395 Larimer County Improvement Dis-
(groceries included) Park R-3 School District: 31.234 trict
Larimer County: 0.8 percent Estes Valley Recreation and Park
No. 18 (Venner Ranch Estates): 12
(groceries excluded): District: 2.393
Allenspark Fire Protection District:
.25 percent for open space Park Hospital District: 7.505
Larimer County Improvement Dis- 7.507
.20 percent for new courts project
trict Pinewood Springs Fire Protection
.20 percent for jail expansion
.15 percent for fairgrounds and No. 2 (Pinewood): 5 District: 7.1
events center Larimer County Improvement Dis- St. Vrain Left Hand Water District:
trict 0.194
Property tax No. 4 (Carriage Hills): 4 Northern Colorado Water Conser-
Tax assessments applicable depend- Larimer County Improvement Dis- vancy
ing on location of property. One mil is trict District: 1.0
Vehicle Information
p.m. Monday through Friday.
Colorado Department Vehicle Licensing Motorists are required to obtain Col-
of Revenue orado license plates within 30 days
License plate purchases and title
Motor Vehicle Division transfers may be done at the Larimer after establishing residency in Colo-
1601 Brodie Ave., Estes Park County Clerk and Recorder Annex at rado.
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Fire Protection
Estes Park Volunteer Fire Highway 36 and mile-marker eight
Department west to Lion’s Gulch.
Mutual aid agreements: Estes Park,
Dannels Fire Station, 901 N. St. Vrain Boulder County fire districts.
Ave., Estes Park
Phone: Emergency 911, Administra- Allenspark Volunteer Fire
tion 577-0900 Department
Area of coverage: 90 square miles Stations located at Allenspark,
Mutual aid agreements: Allenspark, Raymond/Riverside, Covenant
Pinewood Springs, Glen Haven, Love- Heights, Meeker Park Lodge
Estes Park recently took ownership of a
land, Larimer County, Big Elk Mead- new fire truck. Phone: Emergency 911, Administra-
ows, RMNP, U.S. Forest Service, Platte tion 303-747-0145
River Power Authority. Rural Protection Fire District, Estes Area of coverage: 155 square miles,
Park, U.S. Forest Service, Larimer including Allenspark and Ferncliff, ex-
Glen Haven Volunteer Fire County Emergency Services, RMNP. tending from mile-marker 5.5 on High-
Department way 7 near Lily Mtn. Trailhead to mile-
Phone: Emergency 911, Administra- Pinewood Springs marker 26 on Highway 7, approxi-
mately four miles west of Lyons.
tion 586-4440 Volunteer Fire District also extends to mile-marker
Area of coverage: 36 square miles, Department 49.5 on Highway 72 near Jamestown
west to RMNP, south to top of switch- turnoff and to the RMNP boundary to
backs, north to top of Signal Mtn., east Phone: Emergency 911, Administra- the west.
to point halfway between Loveland and tion 303-823-5086
Mutual aid agreements: Estes Park,
Drake.
Area of coverage: Pinewood Springs Boulder County fire districts, structural
Mutual aid agreements: Loveland area, extending to mile-marker 14 on protection for RMNP.
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Local Media
Newspaper 586-9555
Estes Park Trail-Gazette 1470 AM, all talk format.
586-3356 On air 24 hours a day, offering inter-
www.eptrail.com mittent news broadcasts.
Mountaintop Physical Therapy, PC
Twice-weekly community newspa-
Services per, published Wednesdays and Fri- Television
• Neurological Rehabilitation days. EPTV Channel 8
• Orthopaedic Rehabilitation 586-6399
• Hand Therapy Trail Plus published Fridays with
paid and free distribution Operated by Nick Molle Produc-
• Manual Lyphatic Drainage
tions, broadcasting original pro-
• Aquatic Therapy Trailblazer published Fridays for free
• Functional Capacity Evaluations gramming, dining guide, real estate
distribution in the Estes Valley
• Work Hardening guide, outdoor adventure, wildlife spe-
• Wound Care Special editions: annual Vacation Edi- cials, and Rocky Mountain National
• Laser Light Therapy tion, annual Community Resource Park information. Real time Internet
Equipment Guide, exploring streaming of Channel 8 on www.toures-
• Bioness for drop foot Estes Valley lifestyles. tes.com.
Sale Items Owner: Prairie Mountain Publishing Television Service
• Therafirm Support Hose Co.
• Therapy Balls Baja Broadband
• Biofreeze Estes Park News 577-0199 http:// www.bajabroad-
• Custom made orthotics 586-5800 band.com, 405
Anne Slack, P.T. Free distribution Stanley Ave, Estes Park, CO
Alana Yerman, P.T., DPT Published Fridays 80517 Baja Broadband has the fran-
Patrick Martchink, P.T., MPT chise to provide cable television within
Kelly Mortellite, PT, DPT Features, photographs, columns of
local interest. the Town of Estes Park. The firm also
1632-A Big Thompson Avenue
Estes Park, Colorado 80517 serves parts of unincorporated Larimer
Phone: 970-577-8200 Fax: 970-577-8204
Email: MountaintopPT@aol.com
Radio County outside the town limits.
KEPL Radio CONTINUED ON 42
The staff at Salud
Family Medicine, including: Prenatal Care, Pediatrics,

Adolescent Care, Women’s Health, Dermatology,
Endocrinology, Mental Health, and Urgent Care.
Dental Clinic, including: Family and Pediatric Dentistry,

Preventative Services and Emergencies.
1950 Redtail Hawk Dr.
Estes Park, CO
We accept private insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, CHP+, and we
also have discount programs based on “ability-to-pay.”
(970) 586-9230 Dental (970) 586-3850

CONTINUED FROM PG. 30 Youth Center on Community Dr. For Side Restaurant. For more information,
more information, leave a message at call 586-9519.
largest volunteer service organization, 586-8189 or e-mail the organization at
with clubs all over the globe. The Estes contact@estesparkpack.org or visit the Shining Mountains Group
Park Lions Club meets at the Peak to organization’s web site at www.estespark- The Shining Mountains Group of the
Peak American Grille at 6:30 p.m. on the pack.org. Colorado Mountain Club, the oldest
first and third Thursdays of each month- and largest mountaineer organization
For more information, visit www.Estes- Newcomers Club of in this part of the country, sponsors
ParkLionsClub.org, e-mail lion- Estes Park about 3,000 outings year-round. For in-
sclub@q.com or call Carol Daigre at The Newcomers Club of Estes Park formation regarding these outings, con-
586-5830. is a non-profit group to help residents tact Madeline Framson at 586-6623.
become acquainted with and involved
Low Vision Support Group in the many activities of the Estes Park
Sunrise Rotary Club
The Low Vision Support Group meets areaFor more information, call Betsy, The Estes Valley Sunrise Rotary
the second Tuesday of every month at membership chair, at 577-8060 or visit Club meets every Tuesday at 7 a.m. at
10:30 a.m. at the Estes Park Good Sa- www.estesparknewcomers.org. The Otherside Restaurant. For more in-
maritan Village. For more information, formation, call 586-5837.
call Disabled Resource Services at Newcomers Trail Ridge
(970) 482-2700 (voice), (970) 407-7060 Quilters Sustainable Mountain Living
(TDD). The Newcomers Trail Ridge Quilters Sustainable Mountain Living (SML)
meet every Tuesday from 1 to 4 p.m. in meets on the third Sunday of every
Masonic Lodge the Longs Peak Room of the Estes Park month at 4 p.m. at Good Samaritan Vil-
Estes Park Lodge No. 183 A. F. & A. Medical Center. Call Gray at 586-2978 or lage. For more information, contact
M. is located at 1820 South St. Vrain Nancy at 577-9234 for details. May Anderson at 586-9571.
(Highway 7) and meets at 7:30 p.m. the Toastmasters
first and third Mondays of each month, Oratorio Society
March through December. For more in- of Estes Park Toastmasters, a public speaking or-
formation, call Jack Dreibus at 586-4532. ganization that helps members improve
The Oratorio Society of Estes Park
their communication skills. Brown bag
chorus and orchestra perform two com-
Monday Night Book Group munity concerts a year. For more inform-
lunch meetings will be held each
The Monday Night Book Group meets ation, call Susan McNeil at 586-9405. Thursday from noon to 1 p.m. in the
in the Wasson Room (upstairs) at the George Hix meeting room at US Bank,
Estes Park Public Library on the second Partners Mentoring Youth 363 E. Elkhorn Ave. For more informa-
Monday of each month at 7 p.mFor more Partners of Estes Park creates and sup- tion, call Barb Williams at 577-1649 or
information, contact Bev Todd at btin- ports mentoring relationships between visit www.toastmasters.org.
co@beyondbb.com or Sybil Barnes at positive adult role models and youth
facing challenges in their lives. For
Tot’s Music and Play
586-2789 or sybibar@yahoo.com.
more information, call Diana Laughlin The Presbyterian Community Church
Multicultural Connections at 577-9348, e-mail Diana@partner- of the Rockies introduces a new toddler
Multicultural Connections’ mission is smentoringyouth.org or visit www.part- program to the Estes Valley community.
to assist the community to integrate nersmentoringyouth.org. Toddlers and their parents are invited to
and celebrate persons of diverse cultu- a 30-minute romping music time in the
resFor more information, call Marcie Reader’s Circle fellowship hall on Thursdays at 11 a.m-
Kiser at 586-5090 or en Español, call Reader’s Circle meets at 6 p.m. on For more information, call Kristin Barker
Olga Rojas at 586-1098. Mondays at the Maude Jellison Library at 586-4404, ext. 16.
on the YMCA of the Rockies grounds.
NARFE For directions to the library or more in-
V.S.I.
formation, call Sybil at 586-2789 or Veteran’s Service, Inc. provides free
The Estes Park Chapter 1038 of the
email estespetsitter@gmail.com. rides for Estes Park-area veterans who
National Association of Active and Re-
have appointments in the VA Hospitals in
tired Federal Employees meets for
lunch on the fourth Wednesday of the
Religion and Philosophy Denver and Cheyenne, Wyo. To make an
month, September through June, at the Group appointment at the VA Hospital in Chey-
The Religion and Philosophy Group enne, call 1-888-483-9127; for the VA Hos-
Estes Park Senior Center. For more in-
meets on the third Wednesday of the pital in Denver, call 303-399-8020; for the
formation, contact Jan Verschuur,
month at the the Estes Park Senior outpatient clinic in Fort Collins, call (970)
chapter service officer, at 586-3335.
Center. For more information, call Mi- 224-1550. To arrange a ride to an appoint-
PaCK chael Dzik at 303-747-9351. ment, call the V.S.I coordinator in Fort
PaCK (Parents and Community for Collins, Joe Gonzales at (970) 484-1795.
Kids) of Estes Park meets the first
Rotary Club For more information about the V.S.I and
Thursday of the month at 7:30 a.m. The The Rotary Club of Estes Park meets their ride program, call Tedd Shanks at
meetings are held at the Estes Valley every Thursday at noon at The Other 586-5195.
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Town Parks
Avenue, these open space areas in-
Estes Park Parks Department clude picnic tables, drinking fountain,
(970) 577-3781 benches, restrooms, trees, flowers,
www.estesnet.com/ cowboy sculpture and adjacent parking.
PublicWorks/Parks/
Parks Foreman: Russ Franklin Performance Park
Performance Park amphitheater is
Bond Park located at 417 West Elkhorn Ave. be-
Bond Park is located next to the hind Glassworks Studio. Performance
Town Hall on Elkhorn Avenue. Park was built in front of a natural rock Walt Hester Trail-Gazette
Consisting of 46,000 square feet of ledge and is completely wired for
Riverside Plaza
open space, the park is the centerpiece sound and lights. The Town of Estes
of town. It provides picnic tables, Park schedules numerous events
Elkhorn Avenue and Riverside Drive.
benches, fire pit, drinking fountain, and throughout the summer at the outdoor
Riverside Plaza features benches,
serves as a primary town area for festi- venue.
drinking fountain, water features, three
vals and concerts.
Riverside/Baldwin Park sculptures (eagle, beavers, mountain
lion), adjacent parking, back door retail
Children’s Park Located off West Riverside Drive, entrances and river frontage.
With 2,500 square feet of open space, this 60,000 square feet open space in-
this area is adjacent to La Casa shop- cludes river frontage, picnic tables and
benches, trees, flowers and turf areas.
Visitor Center Park
ping complex and the municipal park- Visitor Center Park is located near
ing lot. Located on the west end of the Other amenities include the Riverwalk, the junction of Highways 34 and 36
Riverwalk, the park offers playground, fishing bridge and parking. leading into Estes Park. The park in-
restrooms, drinking fountain, river cludes restrooms, drinking fountain,
frontage, picnic tables and benches. Riverside Plaza picnic facilities, trees, flowers, turf
The focal point of the Riverwalk, Riv- areas, parking, access to Lake Estes
Peacock and Tregent erside Plaza is located behind business- Trail, access to fishing areas and river
Located at the west end of Elkhorn es in the center of downtown on East frontage.
Vehicle Information
CONTINUED FROM PG. 36 When vehicles are used to commute Loveland
to the Denver metro area, an enhanced 118F East 29th St. 80538
The cost of regular plates depends test is required. (970) 667-7247
on the type of vehicle, age, weight and
value. Driver’s License Greeley
Special and personalized license A Colorado driver’s license is re- 800 8th Ave, 80631
plates are also available upon applica- quired for all drivers who are residents (970) 352-5845
tion. of Colorado. Driver’s licenses may be
Emission Testing obtained in either: Boulder
2850 Iris Ave. #F, 80301
Estes Park residents are not re- Fort Collins (303) 442-3006
quired to have an emission inspection Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5
unless the vehicle commutes 90 days Licenses may also be obtained at any
p.m. driver’s license office in the state.
or more into the Air Program Area, but
1121 W. Prospect Road, 80521 There is no state motor vehicle office
legislation is pending. If it goes into ef-
fect, the proposed changes will take ef- (970) 494-9806 for driver’s license in Estes Park.
fect in January of 2010. Contact the Full service office, reinstatements,
traffic records Proof of Insurance
clerk’s office for more information.
Larimer County residents in Drake, Effective Jan. 1, 1999, the State of
Longmont Colorado requires proof of insurance to
Pinewood Springs and Lyons are re-
quired to comply with emission testing. Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 be in the vehicle while driving.
After Jan. 1, 2007 Larimer County p.m. Any vehicle registered in Colorado
will no longer require emission testing 917 S. Main St. Unit #600, 80501 must have proof of insurance in Colo-
on any gas vehicles. The requirements (303) 776-4073 rado. Out-of-state insurance will need
for emission testing on diesel vehicles Full service office to be transferred into the state of Colo-
will remain the same. rado within the first year.
Special Transit
passenger’s safety. The bus is equipped
To request a ride: with a lift for those who cannot use
1-888-647-9768 (toll free) stairs. Passengers may travel to all types
Administrative Offices: of destinations including grocery stores
1-888-647-8114 (toll free) and other shopping destinations; work,
education, or volunteer sites; the Senior
Special Transit offers low-cost, door- Center or Recreation Center; medical or
through-door transportation to all resi- other appointments; and private homes.
dents of Estes Park and vicinity. Highly- Pick ups within the Estes Valley are of-
trained, courteous drivers provide direct fered Monday through Friday from 8
assistance to and from the bus and into a.m. to 5 p.m. The standard fare is $1.25
buildings when necessary to ensure the one way. However, residents age 60 and
Special Transit
over travel free to the Senior Center or to
therapy or medical appointments. Re-
• COLLISION Wash, Wax
duced-fare and no-fare options are avail-
• RESTORATION CarpetUpholstery
Shampoo,
able to individuals who cannot afford the
• CUSTOM PAINT Steaming full fare.
• DETAILING and If Special Transit is unable to provide a
AUTOBODY & DETAILS • FREE ESTIMATES Vent Cleaning
ride but the passenger can find someone
• INSURANCE else to provide the needed transporta-
tion, mileage reimbursement is available
OFFICE through our Family and Friends Pro-
970-586-1986 gram. Covered rides include those out-
side Special Transit’s regular service
CELL hours and days, or when a passenger is
970-227-4857 denied a ride because of a full schedule.
The program can cover trips within
WWW.REDLINEAUTOBODYDETAILS.COM 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 Den-
ver 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 Fri-
day from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or request a
ride, or visit www.specialtransit.org.
Local Media
DirecTV
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PUT HIS MONEY. DO YOU? 1-866-443 8869 (existing subscribers)

Provides seven satellite TV packages
Visit bankofcolorado.com to find out the best place for your benjamins. including all local channels
ESTES PARK 533 Big Thompson Avenue, 970.586.8185 Dish Network
1-800-201-0978,
1-800-333-3474 (customer service)
Provides four basic satellite TV pack-
ages and local channels.
Telephone
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for Your Healthcare Needs!!!
v Level IV Trauma Center
v 24-Hour Physician Coverage in the Emergency
Department
v Acute Care Hospital with Medical and Surgical Ser-
vices
v Air Life Helicopter Transport
v Ambulance Service
v Cardiology Clinic
v Chemotherapy Clinic-Infusion Therapy
v Diagnostic Imaging
v Family Medical Clinic – Services include Family
Medicine, OB/GYN, General Surgery, Internal Medi-
cine and Pediatrics
v Home Health/Hospice
v Laboratory
v Obstetrics in the New Life Center
v Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
v Skilled Nursing Facility ESTES PARK MEDICAL CENTER
v Specialty Clinic – Where the Specialists come to
YOU
555 Prospect Avenue • Estes Park, CO 80517
v Sleep Lab 970-586-2317 • www.epmedcenter.com
v Surgical Services
• General Surgery • Podiatry • Gynecology

• Ophthalmology—including cataract surgery
• ENT • General Orthopedic
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“When my employer transferred us to Estes Park, they recommended we work

with Coldwell Banker Estes Village Properties. Now we know why. They were
excellent and helped us every step of the way. No question, we’ll recommend
them to our friends.’’ T. & N. Greer—Estes Park, CO
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it didn’t stop at the closing. Coldwell Banker continues to help us in so many
ways. They go way beyond the extra mile, which is why we’re always happy
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We moved here for the same reasons you did: It’s a beautiful, caring community—full of
wonderful, caring people. And we’re proud we’ve been able to help so many of them fulfill
their dream of living in this magical place. Please let us know if we can ever be of help to you.
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Salud Family Health Center

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Let us help you create a

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Hardwood Floor • Pre-finished solid flooring

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STATE FARM. Ave., Suite 1, and open Monday

Jeff Hancock United Way 2-1-1

Platte River Power Authority is the community-owned supplier

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mechanics, maintenance staff, food

Eagle Rock School

The Estes Park Learning

Circle of Friends Montessori

850 Dunraven Mountain Top Preschool and

854 Dunraven 970-586-1085

Stan Hart Gary Lee

Call (970) 586-3356 today to subscribe with a Visa, MasterCard, or Discover, or

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Providers: Sean P. Murphy, MD

Serving Our Community and its Visitors for over 25 years!

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Protect your Investment Plant, western slope water, capacity of

How long has it been since you

insurance associates of estes, inc.

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Summer: boys’ baseball, girls’ soft-

Estes Park Aquatic Center

Walt Hester Trail-Gazette Estes Valley Youth Center

Auto • Home • Life Estes Park Stories

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Sunday ~ Closed 429 West Elkhorn ~ Open Every Day ~ www.localroots.info

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Richard Dorla Eisenlauer Jerry Miller

John Ericson Jacquie Halburnt Estes Park Offices

Jerry’s cancer team gave him his life back.

Even after he was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, Jerry

www.BannerHealth.com, keyword: McKee Cancer • 2000 N. Boise Ave. • Loveland

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Pharmacy Mark Udall, Mark (D)

Next to Safeway in Stanley Village

Estes Park Music Festival

31st year. During the summer season,

Your Pane Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and

Pleasure! Window Cleaning and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Historic Fall River

The Family Medical Clinic,

Fish Creek Trail

The Estes Park Aviation Club meets

970-567-2682 Estes Park Patriots for Peace

VigilPainting@yahoo.com on the second Wednesday of the

Owned and Operated by

Heating, Cooling & Humidiﬁcation Sales &

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701 Elm Dr.

Estes Park Aquatic Center