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From the Mayor .............................................................2Welcome to the Sweetheart City ................................3Demographics ..............................................................4Important Numbers ......................................................4Visitors Center ................................................................5Chamber of Commerce ..............................................6Community Pride ..........................................................7Climate ...........................................................................8 Arts ..................................................................................9Sending Love from the Sweetheart City ...................14Weddings .....................................................................16Downtown ....................................................................18Education .....................................................................20Healthcare ...................................................................23Entertainment ..............................................................26Shopping .....................................................................27Dining ...........................................................................29Accomodations ..........................................................31Recreation ...................................................................32Scenic Destinations.....................................................41Community Events ......................................................44Car Care ......................................................................48Fishing and Hunting ....................................................49Senior Services ............................................................51Apartments ..................................................................53Churches ......................................................................54Loveland History ..........................................................56

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Vacation and Relocation Guide. All photos provided by the Reporter-Herald and Loveland Chamber or Commerce. Historic photos provided by the Loveland Museum/Gallery Editorial content compiled, edited and produced by The Loveland Reporter-Herald - Dennis Book, Jade Cody, Rhema Muncy and the Loveland Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center - Nicole Hegg. All rights reserved. The entire contents are copyrighted and may not be reproduced without the express written consent of the Reporter-Herald. Reporter-Herald is not responsible for any unsolicited material. The views and opinions of Vacation and Relocation Guide or any contributing advertisers are not necessarily those of the Reporter-Herald, Lehman Communications or the Loveland Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center.

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Loveland is the jewel of Northern Colorado, possessing all the amenities of an urban population center, yet it still has small town charm, friendliness and a welcoming atmosphere. Loveland has long been known as the “Sweetheart City” because of its Valentine Re-mailing Program. However special this program is to our city, it’s the residents of Loveland who truly make Loveland the “Sweetheart City.”

There are many things to do in our Sweetheart City – everything from experi-encing the arts, shopping, outdoor activi-ties and much more. Loveland is one of the top arts communities in our country. Receiving the Governor’s Outstanding Arts Community Award in 2008, and being highly rated in articles in national publications, legitimizes this claim.

Whether you are visiting for business or pleasure, we know you will enjoy the many opportunities available in our city. If any of us on City Council or City Staff, or at the Chamber of Commerce can assist in making your visit to Loveland even more memorable, you can contact us personally. All contact information is on our City of Loveland Web site.

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Loveland, Colo., otherwise known as the nation’s Sweetheart City, is one of the best places to live in the U.S., a label given to the city by U.S. News & World Report. What makes the city stand out to visitors and residents alike? Perhaps it is the art, perhaps it is the strong sense of community or per-haps it is the close proximity to some of nature’s breathtaking masterpieces. Ask anyone in Loveland and you will see that it is a combination of each – plus a little bit extra.

It is Loveland’s unique blend of nature, city amenities, approachable and community-minded residents and businesses, art, proximity to water, the plains and the majestic Rocky Moun-tains as well as the community’s unique balance of history and new innovations that make Loveland a great place to live and visit.

Beauty and Nature – Affectionately referred to as the ‘Gateway to the Rockies,’ Loveland, Colo. is nestled between the beauty of the mountains and the bounty of the plains, offering

a panoramic view of the snow-capped peaks of the Rocky Mountains. The entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park is a picturesque drive just 35 miles west of the city.

Art – Recognized as one of the top 10 art communities in the country, Love-land boasts exquisite bronze sculptures displayed throughout the city – along roadways and walkways, at business entrances, schools and parks. Visitors to the Loveland Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center will be greeted by one of Loveland’s signature artistic fiberglass hearts, courtesy of Engag-ing Loveland’s ‘The City with HeART’ project.

Community –The Loveland-Fort Collins area ranked seventh among the nation’s mid-sized cities in volunteer-ing, according to a recent Volunteer-ing in America report. Volunteerism is one sign of how Loveland residents contribute to the overall community – from volunteering to staff the Visitors Center, to stamp valentines for the na-tion’s largest Valentine Re-Mailing Pro-

gram, to assist neighbors through the community kitchen or to celebrate Loveland pride through volunteerism at the many festivals throughout the city.

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Emergency .................................................................................................. 911AAA Colorado: 3636 S. College Ave., Unit 2, Ft. Collins .... 970) 223-1111 or .................................................................................................800-AAA-HELPAmbulance (Thompson Valley EMS) ........................................ 970-663-6025City of Loveland: 500 E. 3rd Street ............................................ 970-962-2000Colorado State Patrol Larimer County Administrative Office .... 970-224-3027Colorado State Patrol Dispatch .................................................. 303-239 -4501County Offices ........................................................................... 970-498-7000Driver’s License Office: 118 E. 29th St ...................................... 970-667-7247Fire Department Headquarters: 410 E. 5th St ............................. 970-962-2471First-Care Medical Clinic: 295 E. 29th St .................................. 970-669-6000United Way of Larimer County................................................... 970-407-7066Library: 300 N. Adams ............................................................... 970-962-2655Motor Vehicle Registration: 205 E. 6th St .................................. 970-679-4521Museum/Gallery: 503 N. Lincoln Ave ........................................ 970-962-2410Parks & Recreation: City of Loveland ........................................ 970-962-2727Boyd Lake State Park .................................................................. 970-669-1739Larimer County Parks & Open Lands ........................................ 970-679-4570Police Department: 810 E. 10th St .............................................. 970-667-2151 Post Office: 446 E. 29th St. and 601 N. Cleveland Ave .............. 800-275-8777Recreation Center (Hatfield Chilson): 700 E. 4th ....................... 970-962-2458Rocky Mountain National Park Visitors Center ......................... 970-586-1206School District (Thompson R2J): 800 S. Taft Ave ...................... 970-613-5000Senior Center: 700 E. 4th St ....................................................... 970-962-2423Sheriff.......................................................................................... 970-416-1985Transportation: City of Loveland Transportation (COLT) .......... 970-962-2700Fox Trot (Loveland/Ft Collins .................................................... 970-626-270034 Xpress (Loveland/Greeley) ................................................... 970-350-9287Smart Trips/ VanGo Vanpool .......................... 800-332-0950 or 970-221-6243Bus Line Info .............................................................................. 970-962-2429RTD Bus Outside Denver ........................................................... 800-366-7433Senior Alternatives IN Transportation (SAINT) ......................... 970-223-8653State Road Conditions......................................303-639-1111 or 877-315-7623Super Shuttle/ Yellow Cab .......................................................... 970-224-2222Utilities (electric & water): 500 E. 3rd St ....................................970-962-2111Xcel Energy (gas utilities)........................................................... 800-895-4999Phone: Qwest ..............................................................................800-244-1111Comcast ........................................................................................ 800-391-3000Trash Removal: City of Loveland ................................................ 970-962-2529Waste Management ...................................................................... 970-482-6319Gallegos Sanitation, Inc ............................................................... 970-484-5556Cable Television: ComCast Cable .............................................. 800-391-3000Voter Registration: 205 E. 6th St. ............................................... 970-498-7820

Population: 2009 population: 65,802 2020 expected population: 86,766 2030 expected population: 110,438

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Conveniently located at the east en-trance to Loveland, right off Highway U.S. 34 and I-25, Loveland’s only Visi-tors Center is a one-stop shop for local information, merchandise, advice and also makes a scenic place for a pit stop.

Inside, visitors have access to an array of information such as what to do, where to stay, how to get to places and where to dine. An ample-sized gift shop offers visitors and residents an as-sortment of unique and local souvenirs and gifts. Visitors can capture some of the most scenic locations in Loveland by purchasing Sweetheart City-branded posters and postcards that include artist renditions of local favorites Lake Love-land, Devil’s Backbone and Mariana Butte. High quality Sweetheart City and other Loveland T-shirts, sweat-shirts and fleece vest are available in a variety of adult and children’s sizes. Local hand-made items, as well as gifts for children, mugs and greeting cards featuring local and state scenes are available for purchase. An expanded

book selection of state guides, activity guides, cookbooks, area birds and flowers, local authors, and much more are also offered in the gift shop. In celebration of the Sweetheart City’s esteemed art community, a local artist is featured each month with original pieces of art for sale.

The Visitors Center also provides an area to stretch your legs and take a rest from the pace of travel. The red-roofed building is on the grounds of McWhin-ney-Hahn Sculpture Park in Centerra where a small lagoon and landscaped walkway complement the modern complex allowing visitors to soak in the beauty of Loveland. A popular local landmark, a 20-foot bronze sculpture in the lagoon, “The Water Carriers,” by Sculptor Herb Mignery, is just one sculpture on the grounds that gives guests a peek at the $6 million worth of public art awaiting them as they travel throughout the city. Complimenting the areas peaceful aura is the presence of shore birds such as stilts, ibis, blue herons and king fishers, geese, white pelicans, seagulls, ducks, native song birds and migratory birds. The gardens surrounding the Visitors Center are a great sample of native plants. The Loveland Garden Club helps to keep the gardens healthy and thriving. Our visitors

People from around the world visit Loveland and stop in the Visitors Center during their stay. Some of the countries represented include Belgium, Argentina, Indonesia, Korea, Poland,

Venezuela, Ireland, China, France, Germany, Russia, Sweden, Austria and more. An estimated 16,000+ stopped in at the Visitors Center and more than 2,200 requests were made for tourist information about Loveland. Our volunteers

About 50 volunteers staff the center year-round, and their favorite job is talking to visitors about our commu-nity and state. Contributing more than 5,000 hours each year, the volunteers distribute information about Loveland, the region and the state. These Love-land ambassadors also share their own travel experiences throughout the state, offering the best routes and recom-mended itineraries to enhance the vaca-tion experience.

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For visitors looking to relocate to our community, the Love-land Chamber of Commerce, which operates Loveland’s only Visitors Center, joins the volunteer staff in welcoming you. The Chamber is available to assist new and future residents and businesses to Loveland by providing information and tips to make the transition smooth. As Loveland’s driving force for business, the Loveland Chamber of Commerce is committed to making the transition seamless for business relocation.

Loveland’s business community is exceptionally diverse along with most of Northern Colorado. Residents looking to re-locate enjoy a plethora of services, small and large businesses, restaurants and locally-owned shops. The job market has fared better than most with only a 5.6 percent unemployment rate as of Sept. 2009. With 15 different business segments own-ing about 13 percent of the overall market, job seekers can be optimistic that the variety of business and growth potential for jobs in the region brings additional opportunity. Health care, government, education, retail, manufacturing and clean tech are several top growing segments.

Those looking to start or relocate a business in the region can be optimistic as well. Known for a well-educated workforce (thanks to Loveland’s proximity to Colorado State Univer-sity), low-cost utilities and overall business expenses and the nearby highway, railway and airway transportation systems, Loveland’s business-friendly community makes the transition seamless.

While Loveland is a growing community, it maintains a desir-able small-town atmosphere that is welcoming to new residents and visitors alike. The Chamber of Commerce continues to develop new and innovative ways to strengthen the community by serving as the voice for business. By focusing on four key pillars of success – connections, visibility, advocacy and educa-tion – the Loveland Chamber is an essential part of Loveland now and in the future. For more information, please call 970- 667-6311 or send an e-mail to info@loveland.org.

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Loveland residents agree that we live in one of the best places on the planet and that the community is strong, connected and proud of all it can accomplish together. In fact, U.S. News & World Report ranked Loveland, Colo. as one of the best places to live in 2009 thanks to our proximity to the mountains, focus on art, affordable real estate and volunteerism, as seen in part through the community’s commitment to celebrating its recognition as the Sweetheart City around Valen-tine’s Day. Community pride is reflected in the depth of commitment by

organizations and individuals in what they desire their quality of life to be. Community pride, though intangible, can be measured by the economic stability of the community through its business success, and perhaps in the number of events held each year, and certainly through the ease with which money is raised for what is needed and valued. There are many examples of the existence and level of community pride in Loveland.One such example is the ability of key community enterprises

to work together. Strong partnerships are the driving force for a community with vision and the ability to get things done. Love-land has no shortage of successful partnerships and may be what attracts people and businesses to our city.Business owners who step forward

to sponsor community events, and in-dividuals who volunteer their time for such events as The Sweetheart Balloon Rally, SummerFest in the Rockies, The Old-Fashioned Corn Roast Festival, the Larimer County Fair and Rodeo, the sculpture and art shows, demonstrate pride by supporting family-oriented fun and entertainment. These events are designed to bring the community together to laugh, dance, sing, eat, shop, and experience a festive atmo-sphere side-by-side.

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Partnerships Loveland residents and businesses alike pull together when the United

Way campaign is underway, the Boys & Girls Club needs a new building, Loveland schools need support, the House of Neighborly Service needs resources, the Larimer County Food Bank needs food, the hospitals need blood, a resident needs a new handicapped van, the elderly need the snow shoveled from their sidewalks and much more.

The individuals with passion about the city’s history have demonstrated pride by coming together to save and refurbish the historic Feed and Grain building and the completion of the new Boys & Girls Club, a long-time dream come true this year.

Civic CenterThe City of Loveland Municipal Complex at 500 E. 3rd St. is a

beautifully restored historic schoolhouse. City departments such as utility billing, engineering, parks and recreation are housed in this totally modernized building. The Loveland City Council Chambers are located here, as well as the offices of the city manager and other city officials.

Also located at the civic center complex are the Loveland Public Library, the Hatfield Chilson Recreation Center and Senior Center. These buildings form the backdrop for the beautiful Foote Lagoon, home of many outdoor community events, including free summer concerts. The lush, green grounds feature a waterway, benches, shade trees, a playground park for children and bronze sculptures scattered throughout.

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With an average of more than 300 days of sunshine per year, Loveland’s climate is one of the many reasons people choose to live and visit the area. The average relative humidity is 30 percent in the summer and 43 percent in the winter. The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 86.20 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 14.50 degrees Fahrenheit. Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 29 degrees Fahrenheit, and moderate during winter with an average difference of 27 degrees Fahrenheit. The annual average precipitation at Loveland is 13.98 inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is May with an average rainfall of 2.26 inches.

Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec AnnualMax °F 41.9 46.6 53.9 61.4 70.6 80.9 86.2 84.4 76.5 64.9 50.6 44.0 63.5Mean °F 28.2 32.9 39.8 47.3 56.7 66.2 71.5 69.7 61.4 50.1 36.7 30.1 49.2Min °F 14.5 19.2 25.7 33.2 42.7 51.4 56.8 55.0 46.2 35.2 22.8 16.1 34.9

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Some people choose to visit Loveland as an art destination, while others are pleasantly surprised to learn of this art-enriched community when they arrive. The Sweetheart City provides a sculpture wonderland with just under 300 bronze sculptures positioned for viewing throughout the community. In Loveland, visitors and residents see sculptures on the way to the grocery store, in residential neighborhoods, in front of banks and offices, in parks and on playgrounds. Outside of sculptures, paintings, photographs and fiber pieces of art embellish city buildings and local businesses. The area’s diverse mix of art makes the city a vibrant destination and residence.

Loveland became the first Colorado city to pass an Art in Public Places or-dinance. This designates one percent of the city’s capital construction projects of $50,000 or more for the purchase of art. A nine-member, volunteer citizens’ committee, the Visual Arts Commission, oversees the city’s art acquisitions/donations and placements. For more information and history visit these Web sites:

www.reporterherald.com/art www.sculptureinthepark.org www.lovelandsculpturegroup.org www.lincolngallery.com

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In 1984, a group of farsighted Loveland residents shared a dream: To create a distinctive environment that supports art and artists. To as-sist their efforts, the nonprofit Loveland High Plains Arts Council was formed, and the first Sculpture in the Park exhibition – now America’s finest and largest outdoor sculpture show– is held in Benson Sculpture Garden Park. More than 1,000 different artists have participated in the show since its inception.

Sculpture in the Park is held the first weekend in August. A juried show, artists must apply and be selected to participate. Proceeds go to-ward the purchase of sculpture for permanent display in Benson Sculp-ture Garden Park. Today, there are more than 100 pieces of sculpture valued at more than $3 million. The 2010 show and sale will be held August 7 and 8.

Loveland Sculpture Invitational, a non-juried show where artists pay an application fee in order to participate, is held the same weekend near Loveland High School. Loveland Sculpture Group is the host of the in-vitational show and sale featuring the works of more than 200 sculptors. They are a nonprofit organization dedicated to expanding opportunities and appreciation for sculpture through proceeds from the invitational. The funds are used to purchase sculpture for the city’s public art display, and support art education in Loveland area schools.

Art in the Park takes place in conjunction with the two sculpture shows and is held in North Lake Park. Sponsored by the Thompson Valley Art League, this 46-year-old event includes participants from all parts of the country, making this one of the largest outdoor arts and crafts shows in northern Colorado.

The League was founded in 1965 as a nonprofit organization to develop and promote the field of art and encourage all artists. They are located in Lincoln Gallery in Historic Downtown Loveland. Artists’ works include oil, acrylics, watercolor, mixed media, pastels, bronze, stone, wood, pottery and photography. The League sponsors a variety of shows, exhibits and classes to encourage artists. They also hold a schol-arship competition for a graduating art senior of the Thompson Valley School District.

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Chapungu Sculpture Park & Gal-lery, is located adjacent (on the east side) to The Promenade Shops at Cen-terra, Sky Pond Drive, Loveland. The exhibit of 82 monumental sculptures entitled, Chapungu: Stories In Stone-An African Perspective of Family, is composed of eight sections displayed in 26 acres of natural and landscaped gardens.

Founded by Roy Guthrie as African Art Promotions Inc. in 1970, Chapungu Sculpture Park has pioneered the pro-motion of Zimbabwe Stone Sculpture (Shona Sculpture) and has built up the most important permanent collection of this work in existence. From its humble beginnings as a small gal-lery in the capital city, Harare, to the 20-acre sculpture park in the outskirts of Harare, and now to its North Ameri-can location, Chapungu has remained steadfast to its mission to promote the Stone Sculptors of Zimbabwe, through world wide exhibitions, documenta-tion, workshops, preservation and

sales; to make viewers aware of the expressive power and artistic va-lidity of these contem-porary African artists; to bring, through the sculptures, an aware-ness of the depth and wisdom of traditional African cultures.

Guthrie is a leading world expert on Zim-babwean Stone Sculpture. For almost 40 years he has curated many impor-tant museum, gallery, and botanic gar-den exhibitions throughout the world and has built up the largest collection of its kind.

Chapungu Warehouse and Gal-lery is located at 1052 N. Boise Ave., Unit B, Loveland, and is open Mon-Fri 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. For more information and directions please call 970-461-8020 or visit www.chapungu sculpturepark.com.

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Art Organizations & Schools Loveland High Plains Arts Council 125 E. 7th St. 970-663-2940 www.sculptureinthepark.orgLoveland Sculpture Group PO Box 7675 970-663-7467 www.lovelandsculpturegroup.orgThompson Valley Art League Lincoln Gallery 429 N. Lincoln Ave. 970-663-2407 www.lincolngallery.comLoveland Photographic Society Non Profit / Membership Organization PO Box 7604 Loveland, CO 80539 970-744-0176 www.LPS.ccLoveland Art Academy 183 SW 12th Street Loveland, CO 80537 970-663-1915

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Art GalleriesArt of the Rockies 440 N. Lincoln Ave. 970-669-5111Blue Sky Gallery 200 E. 4th St. 970-222-6293Chapungu Warehouse and Gallery 1052 N. Boise Ave., Unit B 970-461-8020Columbine Gallery/ National Sculptors Guild 2683 N. Taft Ave. 970-667-2015Custom Framer & Gallery Ltd. 2293 W. Eisenhower Blvd. 970-593-0674Dee Clements Studio 135 W. 4th St. 970-669-0735Gallery East 229 E. 10th St. 970-667-6520Independence Gallery 440 N. Lincoln Ave. 970-669-0889Lincoln Gallery 429 N. Lincoln Ave. 970-663-2407Loveland Fine Arts Gallery 2121 W. 8th St. 970-663-7299 Loveland Museum & Gallery 503 N. Lincoln Ave. 970-962-2410Otteman Arts 732 Roosevelt Ave. 970-663-0447Rose Leaves Gallery 341 E. 4th St. 970-593-1920 Sage Moon Originals 116 E. 4th St. 970-461-8866 Sarasvati Fine Arts Gallery 121 E. 5th St. 970-669-2171The Master’s Fine Art of Loveland 343 E. 7th St. 970-667-4138

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How it all beganIn the early 1940s, a local stamp club,

including member Elmer Ivers, Love-land’s Postmaster, came up with an idea to assist in their stamp collecting efforts – the creation of a re-mailing program. The club tried to promote the program for a couple of years but realized they needed someone with more marketing abilities. They sought the help of Ted Thompson, a master of marketing, who managed Loveland’s Rialto Theater and served as president of the Loveland Chamber of Com-merce. Ted realized that Loveland, Colo. had a unique opportunity to share a little love and friendship with the people of the United States, and indeed, the world through a valentine focus. With that, the Valentine Re-mailing Program was born, capturing nation-wide exposure.

Ted’s own sweetheart, Mabel, became involved in the program when the couple began the Miss Loveland Val-entine Program, selecting (through an interview process) a local high school senior to serve as the spokesperson during the valentine season, promoting the Valentine Re-mailing Program and community. For years, the Thompson’s accompanied Miss Loveland Valentine to all of her speaking engagements and arranged for her to visit the Capitol where she met and presented a gift to the governor, and made formal presen-tations to Colorado’s House of Repre-sentatives and the Senate.

Also added to the program in 1964 was the creation of Loveland’s own of-ficial valentine card by Ted Thompson and the Loveland Chamber of Com-merce. The first valentine was designed by Ted Thompson and Loveland art

instructor Darrell Elliott.Loveland’s “Valentine Sweethearts,”

as they are affectionately referred, Ted and Mabel Thompson have since passed away and the Loveland commu-nity feels their absence. To commemo-rate their vision and love of Loveland, their memory lives on through this an-nual program and the people of Love-land. A bronze relief of the Thompsons stands in Thompson Park in Historic Downtown Loveland. Today, the Love-land Chamber of Commerce continues to operate the program.

Norma Jean and Chet Goodhart have taken over as chaperones of Miss Loveland Valentine and have held that prestigious role for 17 years.

Stamped with LoveFor 64 years, Loveland has been re-mailing valentine

cards, love letters and postcards received from all 50 states and more than 100 countries around the world. Loveland’s Valentine Re-Mailing Program is the largest program of its kind in the nation and has received the attention of national media including CBS Sunday Morning. From February 1st to the 14th, more than 50 volunteers gather at the Loveland Chamber of Commerce to hand-stamp a special message of love on each of the 150,000 cards sent through Loveland to be received by their special recipients. In partnership with the Loveland Post Office, the cards are also postmarked with a special postal cancellation.

The valentines come in all shapes and sizes and range from elaborately handmade to simple and sweet. While most of the cards are addressed to individuals unknown by the stamping crew, some of the famous recipients have in-cluded Lady Bird Johnson, Abigail Van Buren, Robert Red-ford, Oprah Winfrey, Judge Judy, sports teams and President Barak Obama. While recent numbers have dropped slightly due to the economy, the program has received as many as 300,000 cards and has an overall average of 200,000 cards per year.

Sending Love from the Sweetheart CityLoveland’s cachet, which is stamped on each incoming

valentine card, is a four-line verse surrounded by a work of art that sends Loveland’s special message of love, peace and hope to the world.

The Loveland Chamber of Commerce holds a local contest to gather artistic designs and verses toward the development of a new cachet each year. Teresa Boynton designed the cachet artwork and Stan Griep authored the cachet verse.

The Loveland Post Office commissions the art for the hand cancellation used to cancel the postage.

To send your loved ones a unique and special valentine, enclose your pre-addressed cards affixed with the proper postage in a larger 1st Class envelope. Please visit www.loveland.org to get the updated mailing deadlines to ensure prompt delivery.

Mail to: Postmaster Attention Valentines 446 E. 29th St. Loveland, CO 80538-9998

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Official Loveland Valentine CardThe Loveland Chamber of Commerce continues producing a special

Loveland valentine card each year. This card is generated from the creative works of local artists and residents who design the card front and pen the inside verse. Tracie Jenkins designed the 2010 card and Wanda Quist authored the card verse.

The valentine card can be purchased from early January through February 14 through many retail outlets in Loveland and northern Colorado. It can also be purchased online at www.loveland.org or by calling 970-667-6311, where the Chamber signs them (as instructed) and mails them through the Valentine Re-mailing Program.

The 49th Miss Loveland ValentineIn September, each local high school nominates three young women from

their senior classes to participate in the selection of Miss Loveland Valen-tine. These young ladies must have at least a 3.0 GPA, be college bound and demonstrated leadership skills in their school and community. Each candidate is scored on a 300-word essay they are required to submit and judged on a series of questions asked during an interview conducted by community lead-ers. They are also rated on the content and presentation of a speech they give during a luncheon hosted by Thompson Valley Rotary Club. A scholarship is awarded from the Ted and Mable Thompson Trust Foundation.While Miss Loveland Valentine is no longer allowed to make a formal

speech to the state House and Senate, it is still the highlight of her duties as she travels by limousine, provided by Summit Limousine, to Denver to pres-ent a gift to the governor and tour the capitol. She visits the House and Senate and is introduced by Loveland’s representatives and senator. The 2010 Miss Loveland Valentine is Hillary Skeffington, a senior at Love-

land High School.

It’s a community affairSeveral years ago, the Chamber added a sponsorship op-

portunity for a local company to sponsor the entire Valentine Re-mailing Program. The 2010 sponsor is McKee Medical Center. In addition to the sponsor, many community business-es make donations to the program from flowers donated by Rowe’s Flowers for the Miss Valentine selection program and professional photographs of Miss Valentine by Studio Manor; to food and gift items donated by local caterers, restaurants and businesses for the volunteers who lovingly hand-stamp the cachet for two weeks at the Chamber.

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The Sweetheart City offers the best Colorado romance around. With venues ranging from intimate gardens to grand ballrooms with mountain vistas in view, Loveland offers a taste of Colo-rado with out the steep price of many other state destinations. With easy access to Denver International Airport, guests can travel from all around the world to witness the important vows as they are spoken in a blooming meadow or even a historical house. Resources such as the Loveland Wed-

ding Professionals can help brides and grooms plan a seamless dream day. Find them at www.lovelandwedding professionals.com. Read on for more information about wedding sites in Loveland.

McCreery HouseThis historical home built by the

founding pastor of the United Presbyte-rian Church in Loveland offers a space for a garden ceremony for up to 130

guests or a smaller indoor ceremony for up to 50 guests. The garden has an arch way with a gazebo, a dance floor and carriage house. The house is furnished with antique furniture, including an 1870 square grand piano and an entryway with a grand stairway. For more information, log onto www.mccreeryhouse.com/.

The Garden RoomThis exposed brick venue offers af-

fordable class. Great for a reception, the Garden Room has a full catering kitchen, dance floor, bar and full table and chair set up for reasonable prices. Log onto www.gardenroom loveland.com.

Foote LagoonIn the heart of downtown Loveland,

Foote Lagoon is a stone amphitheater with a stage anchored in a small pond and surrounded by old trees and bronze sculptures. Usually a towering water fountain base, the stage is used for

outdoor concerts and events for the summer season. To book the location, log onto www.ci.loveland.co.us/news/FacilityFooteLagBrochure.htm/.

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Sylvan Dale Guest RanchThis scenic guest ranch is a tran-

quil tuck away venue in the Rocky Mountains just outside of the city. The rustic venue offers outdoor and indoor ceremonies and receptions with three different location options for year-round dates. They also have cabins and guest houses for up to 60 people. Log onto www.sylvandale.com/weddings/ for more information.

Fountains of LovelandLocated at LaQuinta Inn, the Foun-

tains of Loveland offers an outdoor Gazebo with a mountain backdrop or a fountain ceremony. The indoor ballroom seats up to 260 people and the Galleria includes Rocky Mountain views with a private patio for the event. For more information, log onto www.fountainsofloveland.com.

Chapungu Sculpture ParkFor the art loving couple, this sculp-

ture park offers the largest collection of Zimbabwe sculpture art in the United

States. They recently opened up the park for classy events, with large tents, sweeping landscape and a backdrop of the Rocky Mountains. The web site, www.chapungusculpturepark.com, has more information.

Ellis RanchEllis Ranch offers a lush garden,

spacious reception hall and only one wedding per day per location. The site includes seating, an inhouse DJ, a ga-zebo with electricity and a horse drawn carriage for a grand entrance into the ceremony. For more information, log onto www.ellisrancheventcenter.com.

Embassy SuitesLocated near the I-25 corridor, this

luxurious hotel offers the best pam-pering available. Guests will enjoy spacious suites and access to a spa. A dedicated wedding planner works with brides from start to finish and will coordinate a menu with the chef. Log onto www.embassysuitesloveland.com for more information.

Best WesternAffordable class mark this event

center for receptions. Say vows on a mountain top or quiet meadow and then head indoors for dancing, full service catering and more. Log onto www.bestwestern.com for more information and to contact a wedding professional.

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At the pulse of Loveland is the historic downtown district – alive with an atmosphere of friendship, culture and enter-tainment. Downtown is home to art galleries, fine restau-rants and is the hub of the community.

‘A Night on the Town’ – the second Friday of each month – is an opportunity for residents and visitors to experience unique boutiques, live outdoor music, fabulous eateries, street-filled art for sale and the enjoyment of a leisurely evening stroll.

Downtown Loveland continues its growth with the addition of several recent and planned expansion projects: • The recently completed $25 million full

block mixed-use Lincoln Place project • Major civic projects including a new

parking structure and expansion of the museum, performing arts center, and rec-reational center

• The $11 million dollar redevelopment of the old County Fairgrounds Park includes a river walk, baseball fields, dog park and a farmer’s market facility

• Park Place Plaza, a mixed-use project that includes great Class A office space

• Recently completed major storm water infrastructure upgrades

• New lofts, restaurants, and boutiques opening every month

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Four downtown groups along with the Chamber work together in partnership with the city council to give focus, create and maintain the brand of the Fourth Street District through marketing, communication, promoting positive de-velopments and developing events in the heart of Loveland. The four groups include the Downtown Loveland Associa-tion, Loveland Downtown Team, Association of Downtown Merchants and Citizens for a Vibrant Downtown Loveland.

In addition to unique shops and boutiques, Loveland’s downtown houses several cornerstone establishments of interest to visitors and residents alike.

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Loveland Public Library300 N. Adams St., Loveland, CO 80537970-962-2665www.lovelandpubliclibrary.org

The Loveland Public Library is currently undergoing an expansion project. In its third location since Loveland’s founding, the library is located at the southeast corner of Adams and Fourth Streets on the City Center Campus in downtown Loveland.The Library is open Monday through Thursday 10 a.m. to

9 p.m., Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday (September through May) 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. The Library of-fers a full range of materials, services and programs for all ages from pre-school to adult. Computer and Internet classes are offered and patrons are able to gain access to the Internet at the Library. Monthly business seminars are held at the library free of charge.

The Friends of the Loveland Public Library Foundation, Inc. supports the Loveland Public Library’s work as the information center of the community by advocating for the public support and use of the Library by generating cur-rent and long-term funding, and by developing volunteer involvement. The Friends Foundation raises funds to sup-port a variety of programs and to provide needed materi-als and equipment that are not included in the city budget. The Friends Foundation is actively seeking major gifts to augment public funding in anticipation of an addition to the building in the not too distant future. Members give volun-teer hours for two annual used book sales, the Sweet Night evening of entertainment and desserts in February, and a Holiday Festival in November/December. New members are welcome. Membership forms and a copy

of The Need to Know, the monthly newsletter, are available at the library or by calling 970-962-2404.

Loveland Museum/Gallery503 N. Lincoln Ave. 970-962-2410www.ci.loveland.co.us/Museum/museum.htm

Accredited by the American Association of Museums in 1990 and reac-credited in 1999, the Loveland Museum/Gallery offers local history with exhibits entitled, “Life on Main Street,” “Loveland’s Great Western Sugar Factory,” “Sweetheart Town, USA,” “The Big Thompson Water Project” and others. The museum includes a 4,000 square foot art gallery displaying art from the region and around the world.

At Peter’s Park, located on the museum grounds, many outdoor events and concerts are featured including the popular “Tunes at Noon” free sum-mer concert series. The museum also hosts art classes, art shows, work-shops, poetry readings and demonstrations.

The Rialto Theater228 East 4th Street970-962-2120www.ci.loveland.co.us/rialto/rialto.htm.

Completely renovated to its original 1920 décor, is a centerpiece in downtown Loveland. From silent films to traveling vaudeville shows in the ‘20s, today the Rialto Theater is a community performing arts center featur-ing live concerts, events, productions, and movies. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1988.

Lincoln PlaceThe Lincoln Place has 200 luxury apartment homes

constructed three and four stories above 22,000 square feet of retail space housing a coffee shop, salon, spa and more. An urban centerpiece, the Lincoln Place offers residents classic comforts while they experience the en-ergy and excitement of downtown living on the cutting-edge of the new Colorado culture.

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The Thompson School District is the 16th largest school district in Colorado, encompassing 362 square miles and is the largest employer in Loveland and Berthoud. Serving more than 15,000 students at eight early childhood centers, 19 elementary schools, five middle schools, five high schools and one charter school, the district focused on empowering students by provid-ing focused, safe and technologically rich environments, strong instructional leadership, recognizing, honoring and respecting differences, community col-laborations and robust learning.

Mission and Vision: The district’s mission is: “Empower to learn, chal-lenge to achieve, inspire to excel.” The district is guided by a vision to reach all students. Through its strategic plan, the Thompson School District is committed to being one that empow-ers, challenges and inspires students, faculty, staff, parents, school leaders

and community members to learn, achieve and excel.

Education Options: Thomp-son offers a number of edu-cational options including: secondary International Bacca-laureate programs, a Math & Science focus high school, Core Knowledge programs and Advanced Placement programs. Special to the region and integral to Loveland’s focus and pas-sion with the arts is the Loveland area Integrated School of the Arts (K-12) (LISA). LISA is a cooperative effort of business people, artists, the University of Northern Colorado, arts teachers and other educators who saw the value of teaching to different learning styles in a community with a strong arts culture.

This program is currently available at Garfield Elementary, Bill Reed Middle School and Mountain View High School. While the district’s CSAP scores are consistently above state

averages, the district concentrates on the whole child, accentuated by four main pillars: basic skills in math and literacy; creativity and critical think-ing; safety and belonging, and school to life.

The district-wide graduating class of 2009 earned over $13 million in scholarships. Thompson already offers many Advanced Placement courses at the high school level and is planning to add more. In addition, middle school staff has been trained in preparing students through a Pre-AP approach. The administrative offices are located at 800 S. Taft Ave., 970-613-5000. The district’s Web site is www.thompson.k12.co.us.

Loveland enjoys easy access to the state’s three largest universities: Colorado State University in Fort Collins (12 miles north), University of Northern Colorado in Greeley (23 miles east), and University of Colorado at Boulder (35 miles southwest). Offered locally are two community col-leges, two smaller universities and business schools.

Colorado State Universitywww.colostate.edu970-491-6444Founded in 1870, six years before the Colorado Territory

became a state, Colorado State University (CSU) is one of our nation’s leading research universities with world-class research in infectious disease, atmospheric science, clean energy technologies and environmental science. CSU is a recognized academic leader and is the “univer-sity of choice” for Colorado residents – 30 percent of all of Colorado’s science, math, engineering and technology majors pursue degrees at CSU. It also offers among the very best professional programs in the United States in veterinary medicine, occupational therapy, journalism, agriculture and construction management.

University of Northern Coloradowww.unco.edu 970-351-1890The University of Northern Colorado (UNC) commits to

the success of its 13,000 students by providing a solid liberal arts foundation, relevant professional coursework and real-world experiences in an environment where faculty and staff value personal attention as a key to learning. UNC includes a nationally recognized business school, innovative health and human science programs and award-winning theater arts and teacher education programs.

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University of Coloradowww.colorado.edu303-492-5007 Founded in 1876 in Boulder, this is the original campus for the University of Colorado. Built in the shadow of the Flatirons–the Boulder campus is often recognized as one of the most beautiful campuses in the nation. CU-Boulder has been ranked as one of America’s “most architecturally successful cam-puses.”

Regis Universitywww.regis.edu 800-944-7667

Since 1877, Regis University has been meeting the needs of students through innovative programs centered in aca-demic excellence. Commitment to the individual student is fostered through the heritage of our values-centered Jesuit education. Regis offers a number of undergraduate and graduate degrees through guided independent study, online as well as classroom courses.

Colorado Christian Universitywww.ccu.edu 970-669-8700 Colorado Christian University’s (CCU) Northern Colorado Center serves adult and graduate students in communities along the northern Front Range, southern Wyoming and northeastern Colorado. A full range of bachelor’s degrees, master’s degrees, certificates and an educational licen-sure program are offered including a licensing program for educators in elementary education.

Community CollegesAims Community Collegewww.aims.edu 970-667-4611 The Loveland campus of Aims Com-munity College opened in 1990 and

was donated by the McKee Charitable Trust. In addition to traditional class-rooms, Aims offers flexible learning alternatives including interactive video conferencing and online classes. Aims also offers a high school diploma pro-gram, customized training for business and industry, non-credit seminars and workshops for the general community and career classes. Other services provided at the Loveland Campus include: admissions and registration, a full-service bookstore, academic advis-ing, financial aid information, GED testing, assessment, personal and career counseling and weekend/night school opportunities.

Front Range Community Collegewww.frontrange.edu970-226-2500 Front Range Community College (FRCC) offers on-campus classes, and brings education to the community, including programs at the Thomp-son School District Learning Center in Loveland. Guaranteed transfer of classes is one reason 15 percent of the graduating classes from the Thomp-son School District enrolls at FRCC. Another attraction is career/technical education programs from accounting to welding. FRCC has strong partnerships with Colorado State University, McKee Medical Center, Poudre Valley Hospital and businesses and industries large and small alike.

Business SchoolsCollegeAmerica4601 South Mason StreetFort Collins, CO 805251-800-622-2894www.collegeamerica.edu CollegeAmerica in Fort Collins offers fast undergraduate degree programs in medical specialties, health care administration, business management and accounting, computer networking, computer programming, computer science, and graphic arts. Its unique high-value programs prepare you with multiple skills so you can acquire numerous certifications and/or licenses within each field. Grants and student loans are avail-able.

Institute of Business & Medical Careerswww.IBMC.edu970-223-2669 IBMC has been training and placing successful men and women in careers of their choice since 1987 – 90 percent of IBMC graduates are working in their field of study. Whether you’re a recent high school graduate, you’re looking to change careers or you want to advance higher and faster in your current career, IBMC will give you the technical training and practical skills you need to succeed in today’s competitive job market.

Career Coderswww.careercoders.com 970-663-0020 Career Coders is a Medical Billing and Coding School that prepares and trains students to enter the Medical Billing and Coding field. We assist students in obtaining their CPC certi-fication through American Academy of Professional Coders. In addition to education and seminars, Career Coders offers Physician Auditing and Consult-ing Services.

University of Phoenixwww.phoenix.edu The Fort Collins Learning Center offers Colorado students a convenient, flexible way to pursue higher educa-tion. As part of University of Phoenix, the Fort Collins Learning Center is dedicated to helping working students achieve their goals while still meeting their work, family and personal re-sponsibilities. If you’ve always wanted to go back to school but thought it wouldn’t fit into your busy schedule, University of Phoenix can help.

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Pre-schools / Elementary Bright Horizons Academy 2420 W. 8th St. ............................................ 970-461-9802Children’s Workshop Early Learning Center 4601 Sunview Drive .................................... 970-613-9424 1425 Diana Drive ........................................ 970-663-3146Children’s World Learning Center 2755 N. Garfield Ave. .................................. 970-663-0754Community Pre-School 1003 W. 6th St. ............................................ 970-669-4323Discovery Montessori School of Loveland, Inc. 1730 W. 8th St. ............................................ 970-667-7416HMS Richards Elementary School 342 42nd St. SW ......................................... 970-667-2427Immanuel Lutheran School 4650 Sunview Drive .................................... 970-667-4506Kids’ Harbor 1336 N. Washington Ave. ............................ 970-667-6440 1801 Piney River Dr. ................................... 970-667-6440Resurrection Christian School 6502 E. Crossroads Blvd. ............................ 970-612-0672 Small Fries Preschool 700 E. 4th St. ............................................... 970-962-2409St. John’s Catholic School 1730 W. 12th St. .......................................... 970-667-6846Thompson Valley Preschool 803 E. 16th St. ............................................. 970-667-6552Trinity Lutheran Preschool 3333 Duffield Ave. ...................................... 970-667-5769United Day Care 2109 Maple Dr............................................. 970-667-7240

Middle and High School Campion Academy 300 SW 42nd St. ......................................... 970-667-5592Immanuel Lutheran School 4650 Sunview Drive .................................... 970-667-4506Loveland Christian High School 3901 14th St. SW ........................................ 970-667-6300Loveland Protestant Reformed Christian School 705 E. 57th St. ............................................. 970-667-9289Resurrection Christian School 6502 E. Crossroads Blvd. ............................ 970-612-0674 St. John’s Catholic School 1730 W. 12th St. .......................................... 970-667-6846

Thompson School District Elementary SchoolsB F Kitchen 915 Deborah Dr. .......................................... 970-613-5500Berthoud 560 Bunyan Ave. ......................................... 970-613-7500Big Thompson 7702 W. US Hwy. 34 ................................... 970-613-5600Carrie Martin 4219 Joni Lane ............................................ 970-613-5700Centennial 1555 W. 37th St. .......................................... 970-613-5800

Cottonwood Plains 525 Turman Dr., Ft. Collins ........................ 970-613-5900Coyote Ridge Elementary7115 Avondale Road, Ft. Collins ..................... 970-679-9400Garfield 720 N. Colorado .......................................... 970-613-6000Ivy Stockwell 175 5th, Berthoud ........................................ 970-613-6100Laurene Edmondson 307 W. 49th St. ............................................ 970-613-6300Lincoln 3312 N. Douglas Ave. ................................. 970-613-6200Mary Blair 860 E. 29th St. ............................................. 970-613-6400Monroe 1500 N. Monroe Ave. .................................. 970-613-6500Namaqua 209 N. Co. Rd. 19E ..................................... 970-613-6600New Vision Charter School 2729 Crestview Court ................................. 970-613-8262Sarah Milner 743 Jocelyn Dr............................................. 970-613-6700Stansberry 407 E. 42nd St. ............................................ 970-613-6800Truscott 211 W. 6th St. .............................................. 970-613-6900Van Buren 1811 W. 15th .............................................. 970-613-7000Winona 201 S. Boise Ave. ........................................ 970-613-7100

Thompson School District Middle SchoolsBill Reed 370 W. 4th ................................................... 970-613-7200Conrad Ball 2660 N. Monroe .......................................... 970-613-7300Lucile Erwin 4700 Lucerne .............................................. 970-613-7600Turner 950 Massachusetts, Berthoud ...................... 970-613-7400Walt Clark 2605 Carlisle ............................................... 970-613-5400

Thompson School District High SchoolsBerthoud 850 Spartan, Berthoud ................................. 970-613-7700Harold Ferguson 1101 Hilltop Dr. ........................................... 970-613-5300Loveland High 920 W. 29th ................................................ 970-613-5200Mountain View 3500 Mountain Lion Dr. .............................. 970-613-7800Thompson Valley 1669 Eagle Dr. ............................................. 970-613-7900

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McKee Medical Center2000 Boise Ave., Loveland970-669-4640www.BannerHealth.com

McKee Medical Center is a 132-bed hospital known for providing excellent patient care, the latest in technological advances and caring attention to patient and family needs. Since opening in 1976, McKee Medical Center professionals have led the way in health care innovation. At McKee, all patient rooms are private rooms, where individuals can recover in a peaceful, healing environment. McKee is growing to meet the needs of our

community now and in the years to come. In 2007, the hospital opened its new Emergency Department as part of the Legacy II expansion project. The 15,000 square-foot addition en-hances the hospital’s goal to have patients seen by a health care provider within 30 minutes of coming to the Emergency Department. In addi-tion to the Emergency Department, Legacy II included a new laboratory, a new pharmacy and renovations to outpatient registration and wait-ing area. In 2005, McKee opened a three-story wing in part of its Legacy expansion. The new wing features a Family Birthing Center, where new mothers can experience labor, delivery, recovery and post-partum care – all in one spa-cious, beautifully appointed room. A state-of-the-art Intensive Care Unit and new Surgical Center are also part of the Legacy wing. The McKee Cancer Program offers patients

with cancer the latest in inpatient and outpa-tient cancer treatment and support, along with access to national research studies. The McKee Breast Center has a convenient, warm environ-ment for patients receiving breast screenings and diagnostics. The Breast Center offers the latest and most advanced diagnostic technology of any facility in the area.The hospital offers a full range of inpatient

and outpatient services including medical, obstetric, oncology, orthopedic, surgical, critical care and rehabilitation. More than 200 board-certified physicians in a full complement of medical specialties provide excellent clinical care. McKee Medical Center is committed to medical excellence through providing the best place for the best people to deliver the best care.

Then & NowOver the past 100 years, things have really changed in Loveland’s healthcare. At right, the Hospital of Dr. W. B. Sutherland on the corner of 6th and Grant. It was torn down in 1950 and replaced by the Methodist Church. Photo courtesy Joyce Vottier

Photo courtesy Zethyl Gates

At left, the Loveland General Hos-pital, headed by Gertrude Ragan, in the early 1900s. The house is still standing at 1st and Monroe.

Medical Center of the Rockies2500 Rocky Mountain Ave., Loveland970-624-2500 • www.pvhs.org

Medical Center of the Rockies cel-ebrated its second anniversary in Feb-ruary 2010. The newest Poudre Valley Health System facility is a full-service hospital providing the region’s most advanced cardiac and trauma care to patients from northern Colorado, Wyoming and Nebraska. In the long tradition of locally owned, not-for-profit PVHS, the hospital has a strong focus on both quality and com-munity. Medical Center of the Rockies of-

fers comprehensive cardiovascular services, including cardiac surgery, a regional Level II trauma center, an emergency department, and core ser-vices including intensive care, surgical services, obstetrics/well-baby nursery and a medical unit. The new state-of-the-art facility features 64-slice CT, Northern Colorado’s most advanced robotic-assisted surgical suite and the Rocky Mountain region’s only angiography-equipped surgical suite.The building’s patient- and family-

centered design – created with input from future patients and family mem-bers – provides all private, homelike rooms with sofa sleepers and operable windows. The hospital also has full kitchens and showers for family use, as well as private corridors for patient transport.Medical Center of the Rockies has

also earned a gold LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification from the U.S. Green Building Council. It employs more than 800 people.

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Loveland Community Health Center450 N. Cleveland Ave., Loveland970-669-4855

The Loveland Community Health Center is a joint effort between McKee Medical Center and the Sunrise Group. The Center has family practice physi-cians, physician assistants, dentists, pharmacists and mental health workers who focus on providing quality medical and dental care for community mem-bers who are uninsured or underin-sured.

Northern Colorado Long Term Acute Hospital4401 A Union St.970-619-3663www.ncltah.ernesthealth.com

Northern Colorado Long Term Acute Hospital (NCLTAH) provides special-ized medical, nursing and rehabilitation services for patients who need more ad-vanced care for their recovery process, but who no longer require services in a traditional acute care hospital. Patients typically have a chronic or medically complex medical condition that re-quires hospitalization for an average of 25 days or more in a facility that offers a 24/7 specialized treatment program. The hospital’s long-term acute care

environment is designed specifically for that type of patient. This type of care also decreases the overall length of stay in traditional acute care hospitals. Its services are directed by a physician-led team whose goal is to stabilize the patient’s condition and provide the nec-essary therapy that allows the patient to improve and move on to more intense therapy, or even return home.

First-Care Physicians, LLP & Advantage NeuroHealth295 E. 29th St.First-Care: 970-669-6000Advantage NeuroHealth: 970-669-2668

First-Care provides complete family medical care along with walk-in visits, extended hours and regular appoint-

ments. Independence from hospital system ownership promotes making the very best choices for our patients’ care.Advantage NeuroHealth is associ-

ated with First-Care in the treatment of adults who suffer from headaches, seizures, MS, neuropathy, generalized weakness and numbness and other neurological disorders. Treatment for sleeplessness, narcolepsy, sleep apnea, daytime drowsiness and movement problems during sleep is also available for children and adults.

Northern Colorado Rehabilitation Hospital4401 Union St.970-619-3400www.NCRH.ernesthealth.com

Northern Colorado Rehabilitation Hospital (NCRH), designed solely for the provision of specialized rehabilitative care, is the only free-standing acute rehabilitation hospital serving northern Colorado recently recognized in the top 10 percent nationally for patient outcomes and satisfaction.

While providing care for patients who have suffered functional deficits from traumatic events such as stroke, amputations or any other debilitating illness or injury, Northern Colorado Rehabilitation Hospital’s number one goal is help patients and their loved one return to everyday life as healthy as possible and rest easier knowing that one of the state’s finest rehabilitation hospitals is conveniently located in Northern Colorado to provide special-ized recovery needs.

Skyline Center for Health2555 E. 13th St. 970-461-6000www.skylinecenterforhealth.com

Skyline Center for Health offers a variety of services such as Urgent Care, Lab, Imaging and MRI, pediatrics and a surgery center.

Loveland Surgery Center3800 N. Grant Ave.970-622-0608www.lovelandsurgerycenter.com

The Loveland Surgery Center is a state-of-the art facility with three operating rooms and a convalescent center for those who have surgery that requires an overnight stay. The facility is a cost-effective

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Whether Downtown, around town or in Centerra, Loveland brings top-rate entertainment.In addition to the Rialto Theater

downtown, several other Loveland venues open the door for high quality entertainment.

The RanchThe Ranch, Larimer County’s Fair-

grounds and Events Center, opened in September 2003 and is located on a 374,000 square-foot complex in Love-land. The Ranch includes the Ranch-Way Feeds Indoor Arena, two livestock pavilions, the First National Bank Exhibition Building and the Thomas M. McKee Building. These building are home to a variety of entertainment options from 4-H livestock shows, cake decorating events, community fund-raisers, local arts and garden shows, etc. The First National Bank Exhibition

Building includes East Hall and West Hall which are 18,000 square feet each and can be used separately or together. Together they can accommodate up to 185 booths. There are also five multi-purpose rooms, three 4-H classrooms, three lobbies, ticket booth, concession area and offices in this building. The address for The Ranch is 5280

Arena Circle, Loveland. For informa-tion call 970-619-4000.

The Budweiser Events CenterThe Budweiser Events Center at the

Ranch is a 7,200 seat multi-purpose venue and home to the Colorado Eagles of the Central Hockey League and the Colorado ICE of the United Indoor Football League. The Budweis-er Events Center and The Ranch have become the sports, entertainment and agricultural hub for one of the fastest growing areas in the country.The arena, owned by Larimer County,

is managed by Global Spectrum and

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hosts some of the top touring shows in the industry earning it a top 10 ranking in Venues Today during its first year of operation. This multipurpose facility hosts hockey, basketball, football, fam-ily shows, rodeos, concerts, and trade shows. Some of the highlighted events held at the center have included Disney on Ice, the Globetrotters and well-known performers. The address of this regional complex

is 5290 Arena Circle, Loveland. For more information call 970-619-4100 or visit http://www.larimer.org/TheRanch/calendar.cfm.

Candlelight Dinner PlayhouseLocated just behind Johnson’s Corner,

Candlelight Dinner Playhouse brings some of the best dinner theater to Loveland residents and visitors. By combining national and local talent and a variety of shows including Clue the Musical, My Fair Lady, the Phantom and more, those looking for a fun after-noon or evening out can count on the Candlelight. Visit www.colorado candlelight.com or call 970-744-3747 for additional information.

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Historic Downtown LovelandDowntown Loveland is home to

shops and boutiques offering a variety of shopping opportunities from fine furniture, clothes, gifts, galleries, book stores, coffee shops and much more. Downtown also offers fine and casual dining as well as entertainment op-portunities.

The Promenade Shops at CenterraThe Promenade Shops at Centerra is

northern Colorado’s first lifestyle cen-ter. It has quickly become the premier shopping destination in northern Colo-rado. This 700,000 square foot lifestyle center houses a Barnes and Noble bookstore; several clothing boutiques such as The Gap, Express, New York & Company, Banana Republic, etc.; elec-tronics and game stores including Best

Buy and Game Stop; gift shops; coffee shops; beauty salons; The Metrolux, a 14-movie theater; jewelry stores; res-taurants including PF Changs, Bonefish Grill, On The Border, Red Robin; and much more.Located just east of Interstate 25 and

Highway 34, the Promenade Shops features a central plaza, which serves as an ice skating rink in the winter and an outdoor amphitheater in the summer, surrounded by shops. Call 970-461-1285 or visit their Web site at www.promenadeshopsatcenterra.com.

CenterraCenterra, an award-winning 3,000-

acre master-planned community located in Loveland, is a McWhinney development. It is home to Medical Center of The Rockies, a state-of-the-art 136 bed cardiac and trauma specialty hospital, The Marketplace,

The Promenade Shops, Northern Colo-rado’s largest adjoining power shopping center, residential and senior housing, a health club, and office space. Centerra was recognized by the

National Association of Industrial & Office Properties (NAIOP) as the Colorado Chapter’s Development of the Year in 2009.

The Marketplace at CenterraAs the largest retail power center in

northern Colorado, The Marketplace at Centerra totals 490,000 square feet. A convenient shopping destination that meets a wide variety of customer needs, retailers include Target, Bed Bath & Beyond, Old Navy, JoAnn’s Fabrics, Marshalls, Pier 1 Imports, Lane Bryant, Pet Smart and Sports-man’s Warehouse among others. There are a wide variety of restaurants

Loveland has emerged as northern Colorado’s main shopping district. With an ideal combination of big box retailers and locally-owned boutiques, visitors and residents have access to all types of items throughout the area.

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to choose from in the Marketplace including Old Chicago’s, Carino’s Ital-ian Kitchen, Chili’s, Noodles & Co., Chick-fil-A, Panera Bread and others.

The Motorplex at CenterraThe region’s automotive lifestyle cen-

ter, The Motorplex at Centerra is host to auto dealers and dozens of brands from the rugged 4x4 to elegant luxury vehicles. Car shoppers throughout northern Colorado have many cars and trucks to choose from at the Motor-plex, including a new Mini dealership, conveniently located at the interchange of Crossroads Boulevard and I-25 in Loveland.

Outlets at LovelandThe Outlets at Loveland offers pre-

mier outlet shopping for northern Colo-rado. Conveniently located off I-25 and U.S. Highway 34, Outlets at Love-land offers the best brand name outlets at valued prices. Shoppers can save 30-70 percent off retail prices everyday at more than 50 brand name outlets such as Tommy Hilfiger, Bose, J. Crew,

Ann Taylor, Coach Fac-tory Store, OshKosh, Carter’s, Levi’s, Reebok, Nike, Rue 21, Gymbo-ree, Harry & David’s, Sunglass Hut, Coleman, Ultra Diamonds, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory and much more. Outlets at Loveland are located at 5661 McWhin-ney Blvd. Contact the Outlets by calling 970-663-1717 or toll free at 1-888-255-1273 or visit their Web site at www.outletsatloveland.com.

Orchards Shopping CenterCentrally located at the intersection

of U.S. Highway 287 & 29th Street, the 34-acre Orchards Shopping Center houses Office Depot, King Soopers, Ace Hardware, a pottery store, a music store, Rosemary’s Hallmark, banks, restaurants, Orchards Health Club, medical offices and numerous restau-rants.

Palmer GardensPalmer Gardens sits on the south west

corner of 29th St. and U.S. Highway 287 and is home to restaurants, donut shop, business offices and more. Love-land’s main driver’s license office is also housed in this complex.

Thompson Valley Towne CenterThompson Valley Towne Center is

located in southwest Loveland and includes a King Soopers, Blockbuster, Starbuck’s, Judy’s Hallmark, Chase, Wendy’s, Grease Monkey, Qdoba, CheckMate, Subway and several other shops.

Columbine Shopping CenterLocated at the intersection of U.S.

Highway 34 and Wilson Avenue on the west side of Loveland, Columbine Shopping Center offers a variety of shops including Safeway, Columbine Drug, Breakaway Cycles, restaurants and more.

34 Marketplace34 Marketplace sits at the northwest

corner of Denver Avenue and U.S. Highway 34. It houses a UPS Store, Earle’s Loveland Floral & Gifts, a tan-ning salon, beauty salon, coffee shop, Mattress King, Checker Auto, Nick-N-Willy’s Pizza, and numerous other businesses. Loveland is also home to Sam’s Club, two Wal-Mart Superstores, Kmart, Target, Walgreen’s, Lowe’s, Kohl’s, Home Depot, Hobby Lobby and much more.

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When you’re going on vacation or relocating to a new area, you need to know where to go for dining out. Since the Reporter-Herald draws on its readers every year for the best that Loveland has to offer in its Readers’ Choice special section, we are able to pass on our readers’ favorites. Here are the 2009 winners.

BEST MEXICAN FOOD/MARGARITAAdelitas Fine Mexican Food414 E. 6th St., 970-669-9577

BEST PIZZAPapa Murphy’s986 East Eisenhower Blvd., 667-97001131 Eagle Drive, 970-669-7272

BEST CHINESE FOODAsian Café & Grill1323 Eagle Dr., 970-622-0688

BEST BAKERY/DESSERTSSchmidt’s Bakery & Delicatessen808 14 SW, 970-667-9811

BEST ITALIAN FOODCarino’s Italian1455 Rocky Mountain Ave., 203-9900

BEST PLACE TO TAKE A DATE/BEST STEAK4th St. Chophouse125 E. 4th St., 970-613-8287

BEST LATTEThe Coffee Tree422 E. 4th St., 970-663-1885

BEST PLACE TO GET AN ADULT BEVERAGE

Henry’s Pub234 E. 4th St., 970-613-1896

BEST ICE CREAMPenguins Homemade Ice Cream1518 N. Madison, 970-292-8178

BEST CINNAMON ROLL

Johnson’s Corner2842 SE Frontage Road, 970-667-2069

BEST BURGER/NACHOS/HAPPY HOUR

McGraff’s American Grill1602 E. Eisenhower Blvd., 970-669-8847

BEST BREAKFASTEgg & I2525 N Lincoln Ave., 635-0050

BEST SPORTS BARSports Station409 N. Railroad Ave., 970-461-2735

BEST BARBECUENordy’s Bar-B-Que & Grill4360 St. Cloud Dr., 970-461-9227

BEST WINGS29th St. Wing Shack158 E 29th St, 970-669-3929

BEST COFFEE HOUSEStarbuck’s1317 Eagle Dr., 970-613-8600

BEST SANDWICHHeidi’s Deli532 N. Lincoln Ave., 970-624-7940

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Aspen Leaf Grill1480 Cascade Ave., 970-622-8008

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CANDLEWOOD SUITES (Extended Stay) 970-667-54446046 E. CROSSROADS BLVD.

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COMFORT INN 970-593-01001500 N CHEYENNE AVE.

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HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS AT CROSSROADSI-25 & CROSSROADS BLVD 970-663-0057

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RESIDENCE INN BY MARRIOTT LOVELAND5450 McWHINNEY BLVD 970-622-7000

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CARTER LAKE CAMPGROUND 970-663-31311326 N CARTER LAKE ROAD

FIRESIDE RV & CABINS 970-667-29036850 W US HIGHWAY 34

FLATIRON RESERVOIR 970-679-457011050 W COUNTY ROAD 18E JOHNSON’S CORNER CAMPGROUNDI-25 & US HIGHWAY 60 970-669-8400

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RIVERVIEW RV PARK & CAMPGROUND7806 W US HWY 34 970-667-9910

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RIVERBEND CAMPGROUND 1520 W. US HWY 34 970-667-3641

HORSETOOTH RESERVOIR 4200 W. CR 38 E, FORT COLLINS 970-679-4570

HERMIT PARK OPEN SPACE 3860 HW 36, ESTES PARK 970-577-2090

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CANDLEWOOD SUITES (Extended Stay) 970-667-54446046 E. CROSSROADS BLVD.

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Loveland is a wonderland of recreation, where visitors and residents are invited to enjoy the many activities offered. An abundance of parks, lakes, rivers, sports parks, hiking & biking trails, camping, fishing, horseback riding, plant and wildlife viewing occupy the spring, summer and fall months, while ice fishing, sledding, ice skating, and snow shoeing are favorite winter sports in the area.

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City of Loveland Parks & RecreationThe Parks and Recreation Depart-

ment is composed of five divisions: Administration, Golf, Natural Areas, Parks and Recreation. The department offers diverse and comprehensive year-round programming for all ages at a number of facilities throughout the city, and maintains 31 parks on 318 acres containing 20 softball fields, 25 playgrounds, 21 picnic shelters, 22 tennis courts and 28 natural areas are found throughout the community. 970-962-2727. www.ci.loveland.co.us/parksrec/prmain.htm

Hatfield Chilson Center970-962-2386700 E. 4th St.

The Chilson Center is committed to providing high quality and diversi-fied fitness, recreation, social and education opportunities through an established and reliable municipal leisure facility. Guest expectations are met with responsive service in a welcoming atmosphere. By promoting recreation and wellness, the Chilson Center aims to enhance the quality of life for the community.In early 2010 the Chilson Center

kicked-off a 10-month expansion proj-ect that includes the addition of a new leisure pool, a remodeled lap pool, new family locker rooms, a party room, a remodeled and renovated desk and check-in area, a multi-purpose gymnastics room, a larger free weight area, a fitness dance room and the renovation of the upstairs cardio area. Even prior to the expansion the Chilson Center has been considered a state-of-the-art full service recre-ation facility. Located at the Civic Center, the center comprises more than 67,000 square feet of amenities and services including the following (in addition to the upgrades): a fitness area with a fitness atrium (supplying a wide variety of exercise equipment), exercise track and an aerobics studio, indoor and outdoor whirlpools and a steam room; two gymnasiums which are available for individual drop-in use, full court or half court basketball or volleyball games. There are three

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racquetball courts; reservations can be made for rooms including a large meeting and events facility with full kitchen, a social lounge and activity areas; child care services are provided by calling 970-962-2386; a senior area includes pool tables, shuffleboard area, and lounge area. To reach the front desk call 970-962-2386, for registration call

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Loveland’s Hiking/Biking TrailThere are approximately 15.5 miles of recreation trail in Loveland

that run from Boyd Lake State Park in the northeast, to the Big Thompson River along Wilson Avenue. The trail winds through the west shore of Boyd Lake along irrigation canals, through fields, over and under city streets, and along the Big Thompson River through a picturesque trail. The trail, skirting downtown Loveland, is used for biking, walking, running, skating and rollerblading. Funded by Loveland’s share of proceeds from the Colorado State Lottery, the trail provides protection of natural resources, educa-tion and improves quality of life and health. Approximately 20 miles of paved urban trail are planned with the goal of develop-ing off-street trails that will encompass the perimeter of the city. Quarter-mile markers are located along a large portion of the trail to measure distance traveled. www.ci.loveland.co.us/parksrec

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Parks with Shelters & AmenitiesFairgrounds ParkPreviously the Old Larimer County Fairgrounds at 700 S. Railroad Ave.

Loveland newest park, Fairgrounds Park, includes the Barnes complex, two playground areas, covered picnic areas, flush restrooms, drinking foun-tain, concessions/vending, a dog park and picnic area, skate park, basketball court, river plaza, spray park (open from Memorial Day-Labor Day), recreational trail access, arena stands/seating, historical buildings/ bridges, natural areas/open lands, and a solar powered air pump (bicycle pump on RecTrail at the basketball court and skate park area). There are two pavil-ions each with 250 seats; tables may be split into areas A or B for smaller reser-vation requests. There are three grills at each pavilion, skylights/lights, electric outlets, and handicap accessible.

Centennial Park ShelterLocated on the corner of W. 1st Street

and Taft Ave., this park features one shelter (reservations available), baseball fields, stream fishing, horseshoe courts, an in-line hockey rink and playground.

Dwayne Webster Veteran’s ParkLocated on the corner of Grant Street

and W. Eisenhower Blvd, this park fea-tures three shelters (reservations avail-able), basketball, tennis and horseshoe courts plus a playground and sculpture.

Kroh ParkLocated on the corner of U.S. High-

way 287 and 52nd Street, this park features one shelter (reservations available), athletic and softball fields, a playground and concession stand.

Loveland Sports ParkThe 76-acre Loveland Sports Park,

takes its inspiration from Loveland’s farming community and combines elements of the fun and fantasy of the “Wizard of Oz” with a work-ing windmill, stacks of hay bales, a cherry orchard and red tin roofs. It also features seven full-sized soccer fields, the first synthetic “Championship” turf field in northern Colorado (lighting and

grandstands), two in-line hockey rinks, a skate park (three bowls and a street course), basketball courts, and picnic shelters (reservations available). The park’s other stand-out is a playground and splash-park located beneath “Oz-mill”, a sculptural representation of the Wizard of Oz tornado that moves with water and the wind. Follow the “Yellow Brick Road” to fun and numerous other activities. Internet access is another new amenity at the park.

Namaqua ParkLocated on County Road 19E, this

park features one shelter (reservations available), fishing, horseshoe courts and a playground.

North Lake ParkLocated on the corner of Taft Ave. and

29th St., this park features four shelters

(reservations available), fishing, base-ball, softball, and athletic fields, tennis, basketball, racquetball, and horseshoe courts, a miniature railroad and two playgrounds.

Seven Lakes ParkLocated on Park Drive, this park

features one shelter (reservations avail-able), soccer fields, a basketball court, playground and recreation trail access.

Viestenz-Smith Mountain ParkThis mountain park on the Big

Thompson River, located on U.S. Highway 34, four miles west of the Dam Store in the Big Thompson Canyon, features spectacular views, river fishing, horseshoe courts, a playground, nature center and hiking trail. Two areas at the mountain park are available for reservation for a fee

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plus a deposit. Call for availability and reservation information at least seven days prior to the desired reservation date. Alcohol permits can be purchased with a reservation for an additional deposit.

Park HoursMost parks are open from 6 a.m.-

10:30 p.m. daily. However, the Viestenz-Smith Mountain Park hours vary, depending on the season. There is no guarantee on the number of spaces available. Call 970-962-2727 for information and reservations.

Other City Recreational FacilitiesBarnes Park/Batting Cages970-962-2417Located at 405 S. Cleveland Ave.,

the Barnes Park Softball fields can be reserved on an hourly basis. The park also features a 7-station batting cage facility that houses both slow pitch and fast pitch softball and baseball ma-chines. Cages can also be rented by the hour by calling 970-962-2445.

Athletic FieldsOffices at Chilson Recreation Center

700 E. 4th St., Loveland, CO 80537Phone: 970-962-2445Fax: 970-962-2906The City of Loveland offers an exten-

sive athletics program. It is comprised of adult and youth programs and also includes the use of many of the facili-ties and fields located around this beau-tiful city. You can enjoy our athletic programs year-round.

Lake Loveland Swim BeachLocated in North Lake Park at the

corner of 29th Street and Taft Ave., the beach offers free guarded summer-time lake swimming. Concessions and restroom facilities are located near by. This facility cannot be reserved. Call for hours of operation.

Tennis CourtsLighted tennis courts are located at

Edmondson, Dwayne Webster, North Lake and Osborn parks. Unlit courts are located at McKee and Sunnyside parks.

Winona Swimming PoolOpen daily from Memorial Day

through Labor Day (approximately). This pool features a full service bath house with concession stand, a water slide, diving area, activities pool with Rain Drop water feature, volleyball and basketball courts. Call 970-962-2409 for fees, availability and reservation information. Winona Pool is available for private gatherings on a reservation basis.

Loveland Golf CoursesLoveland has three public golf courses

offering scenic vistas, beautifully maintained greens and plenty of hills and interesting water hazards. www.ci.loveland.co.us/golf/golfmain.htm

The Olde Course at Loveland 2115 W. 29th St.970-667-5256Tee Time: 970-669-5800This beautiful 18-hole golf course of-

fers a challenge to all levels of golfers with the mountains as a majestic back drop. During a round, golfers work their way around six ponds that define the course, and must conquer an island

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Loveland’s ParksBenson ParkW. 29th Street & Beech Drive

Derby Hill Park 2730 Courtney Drive

Eagleview Park 37th Street & Monroe Avenue

Edmondson Park49th Street & Ranch Acres Drive

Estrella Park W. 22nd Street & Estrella Avenue

Glen Arbor Park Buchanan Avenue & 26th Street

Jayhawker PondsW. 1st Street & Taft Avenue

Jr. Achievement Park 10th Street & Ferguson Court

Kirkview Park Kirkview Avenue & Mountain View Drive

Loch Lon Park Dotsero Drive & Jocelyn Drive

Loch Mount Park12th Street & Lochmount Drive

McKee ParkE. 19th Street & Boise Avenue

McWhinney-Hahn Sculpture Park 5400 Stone Creek Circle

Osborn Park Madison Avenue & 4th Street, SE

Sherri Mar Park 18th Street, SW & Daphne Drive

Silver Glen Park 23rd Street & Silver Leaf Drive

Silver Lake Park Madrone Drive & Maple Drive

South Shore Scenic Parkway W. Eisenhower Blvd. at Lake Loveland

Sunnyside Park E. 5th Street & Pierce Avenue

Westside ParkW. 4th Street & Roosevelt Avenue

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green on #14. Facilities include a pro-shop, snack bar and driving range.

Mariana Butte Golf Course701 Clubhouse DrivePro Shop: 970-667-8308 Tee Time: 970-669-5800This course offers not only a golf

challenge, but also spectacular views of the Big Thompson River, majestic cottonwoods, and breathtaking vistas of the mountains. Facilities include a pro-shop, snack bar and driving range.

Cattail Creek Golf Course2116 W. 29th St.Pro Shop: 970-663-5310 Tee Time: 970-669-5800This 9-hole, par 3 course offers a

unique challenge to beginner and experienced golfers. It offers plenty of challenges with water coming into play on five of the nine holes.

Several small lakes sit within the city’s boundariesBoedecker Reservoir (two miles west

on First Street to County Road 21 then a half mile south) is a wakeless boating area. Sailboats and camping are prohib-ited. However fishing, wildlife viewing and hunting for waterfowl and doves are popular activities at the reservoir.

Lon Hagler Lake is also a wakeless boating area. Camping, fishing, wildlife viewing, an archery range and a nature trail are available with an annual or daily use permit.

Larimer County Parks & Open SpacesLoveland is fortunate to have the

Larimer County Parks & Open Spaces right in its backyard. Protected and cared for by staff and more than 2,000 volunteers, more than 29,904 acres of land has been preserved in Larimer County through the ¼ cent open space sales tax. Loveland’s County parks and open spaces include the Devil’s Backbone Open Space, Carter Lake, Pinewood Reservoir, Flatiron Reser-voir, Ramsay-Shockey Open Space, the Blue Sky Trail and Rimrock Open Space. Just to the north are Horsetooth

Reservoir and Horsetooth Mountain Park – great locations for hiking, bik-ing, horseback riding and backcountry camping. Horsetooth Reservoir offers boating, camping and fishing. Park

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are required for all park use, whether you drive in, walk in, bike in or ride a horse. Call 970-679-4570 for details.

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Devil’s BackboneThe Devil’s Backbone is a geological

landmark on the western edge of Love-land just off U.S. Highway 34. Added to the county’s open spaces in the fall of 1999, the Devil’s Backbone offers trails for hiking and running. Featuring towering rock formations, it is an ideal location to view wildlife. An interpre-tive brochure that corresponds with numbered stops along the trail educates visitors about the native flora, abundant fauna, impressive geology and rich and colorful history.

Blue Sky TrailThe Blue Sky Trail, connecting the

Devil’s Backbone Open Space to Horsetooth Mountain Park along the Front Range mountain backdrop, has been on Larimer County’s wish list for more than ten years. Traversing through 4,000 acres of protected foothills open

space is one of the premiere regional trails in Northern Colorado for hik-ing, biking and horseback riding and crosses only one road over the total 15-mile distance. The land acquisitions to allow this project to occur have been planned and orchestrated over a 7-year period, with trail segments built in stages following land acquisition. The final stage in making this regional trail system a reality was completing the last 8.5 miles of natural surface trail and an associated underpass near Horsetooth Reservoir.

Fossil Creek Reservoir Regional Open SpaceFossil Creek Reservoir Regional Open

Space was created through a partner-

ship with the City of Fort Collins, preserving 843 acres. A mixture of grasslands, riparian and water habitats makes this open space unique in the semi-desert climate of the Colorado Front Range. Identified as an Important Bird Area by the National Audubon So-ciety, Fossil Creek Reservoir Regional Open Space is a crucial spot for many different species of birds. Regard-less of whether a species lives here all year long, or passes through here on its migration, this open space can be a source of relative safety from the rigors of survival. Birds are not the only species that

finds this place a calming respite from the stresses of day to day living. Humans find it equally comforting and uplifting; an escape from the pres-sures of the 21st century. When you come to this open space, bring your sketch book, camera, spotting scope, or binoculars. Take advantage of the quiet, peaceful essence of this almost magical place to recharge and renew your inner self. The highest priority in managing this

open space is continued protection of natural resources while balancing pub-lic recreation. The trails were designed to minimize human impact to wildlife. Biking, water recreation (boating and fishing) and pets all have significantly greater impact than hiking does on the wildlife; therefore those types of recreation are not permitted at the open space. In order to protect the resources at open space please stay on the trail, respect seasonal trail closures and ob-serve ‘Leave No Trace’ practices.

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Carter LakeLocated in the foothills in southwest

Loveland, Carter Lake is three miles long and 180 feet deep at the deepest point. Boating, water skiing, sailing, scuba diving, windsurfing, swimming and fishing are water sports available at Carter Lake. Boat mooring, gasoline and boat rentals are offered that the Carter Lake Marina, 970-667-1062. Open year round. Electrical, non-electrical and tent camping can be reserved at www.larimercamping.com or 1-800-297-7795.

Flatiron Reservoir Flatiron Reservoir is located north-

west of Carter Lake and is surrounded by 200 acres of public lands. Sitting at just over a mile high, its 47 acres of wa-ter is popular for fishing. It is stocked with Rainbow Trout several times in the spring and fall. Camper cabins, electric camping, and tent camping for a period of 14 days in any 30-day period is the maximum. Camping reservations can be made at www.larimercamping.com or 1-800-397-7795. Open year-round, there is no boating on the reservoir.

Pinewood ReservoirAlso open year-round, Pinewood

Reservoir is just beyond Flatiron and sits at 6,580 feet elevation. More than 300 acres of open land surrounds this popular trout fishing and camping area. Wakeless boating is allowed for fishing Rainbow Trout, Browns, Snake River Cutthroat and occasionally Lake Trout.

Ramsay-Shockey Open SpaceAdjacent to Pinewood Reservoir, this

open space was purchased in 1997 to protect important wildlife habitat and to provide a buffer to Pinewood Reser-voir. A four-mile trail allows hikers and mountain bikers to enjoy the surround-ing valley.

Rimrock Open SpaceRimrock Open Space is an important

component of Larimer County’s Front Range Mountain backdrop and contin-ues the protection of significant aesthetic and ecological values. The unmarred view of imposing red rock cliffs ris-ing against a mottled background of mountain mahogany shrub land is a

striking western landscape that is rapidly disappearing as residential development creeps into the Larimer County foothills. From incursions by native peoples,

to settlement by homesteaders, to the influence of quarries and an encroaching community, this area has seen a great

deal of change over time. The Larimer County Open Lands Program purchased the 437-acre Rimrock Open Space in partnership with the City of Ft. Collins.Currently, access to Rimrock Open

Space is accomplished through the Coy-ote Ridge Natural Area off of County Road 19, mid-way between Fort Collins

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and Loveland. Here hikers, mountain bike enthusiasts, and equestrians may traverse a 7-mile round-trip trail and en-joy a spectacular view-shed of dramatic red rock cliffs and the hogback valleys. The Rimrock Open Space trail system is part of the Blue Sky Trail extending from the Devils Backbone trailhead to Horsetooth Reservoir.

Colorado State ParksBoyd Lake State Park3270 N. County Road 11-CLoveland, CO 80538970-669-1739www.coloradoparks.org

All visitors are required to display a current Colorado State Parks Pass, issued by vehicle on their windshield. A daily pass is valid from the day purchased until noon the following day. An annual pass is valid at any Colorado State Park for the remainder of the cal-endar year. Colorado disabled veterans displaying Colorado Disabled Veteran license plates are admitted free. Colo-rado residents 64 years of age or older qualify for a special Aspen Leaf annual pass, available at a discounted rate. These allow admission to all state parks every day and discounted camping fees (an electrical fee is also charged). This state park is a water sports haven

for northern Colorado, attracting visitors who enjoy boating, water-skiing, swim-ming, fishing, wind surfing, bicycling, walking, hunting and wildlife view-ing. The park features camping, picnic areas, boating/skiing/swimming, fishing, walking/bicycling and wildlife viewing/waterfowl hunting.

Living with WildlifeAs cities along the Front Range and

throughout Colorado grow, these new or expanding subdivisions impact wildlife habitat. Wild animals are often displaced while some species to live nearby in open space areas, parks, undeveloped parcels of land, river bottoms and on or near bodies of water. Others have adapted well to urban living; skunks and raccoons, in particular, seem to thrive in and near cities. In most situations, people and wild-

life can co-exist. The key is to respect the wildness of wildlife. “Wildlife” is just that — wild. Most dangerous and potentially harmful encounters occur because people fail to leave the animals

alone. Wildlife should not be harassed, captured, domesticat-ed or — in most cases — fed. Intentional or inadvertent feed-ing is the major cause of most wildlife problems. It is illegal to feed deer, bighorn sheep, mountain goats, pronghorn and elk in Colorado.If you have nuisance wildlife

issues that cannot be resolved, please check the yellow pages in your phone book under Pest Control. If you have conflict issues

involving big game species, you should contact your local Division of Wildlife office. (Big game species include deer, elk, pronghorn, sheep, goats, bear, and moose.) For more informa-tion on hunting and fishing seasons, license costs, rules and regulations and the Colorado Wildlife Habitat Stamp visit the local service center at 317 W. Prospect, Fort Collins, CO 80526, or call 970-472-4300 or log on to http://wildlife.state.co.us.

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Big Thompson CanyonThe Big Thompson Canyon is a

heavily wooded area of scenic beauty with rugged cliffs and high mountains bordering the Big Thompson River. The road follows the river and winds around walls of granite that rises thou-sands of feet into the air past timber and grass covered slopes. An abundance of wildlife inhabits the

canyon. Thousands of hummingbirds follow the lead of summer residents and tourists, entering the canyon to es-cape the summer heat. Big horn sheep, mule deer and elk graze in the canyon and can frequently be found along the roadside nibbling on the tender shoots of grass. On occasion you may find a mountain lion, bobcat or bear.The splendor of the Big Thompson

Canyon with its tumbling river is awe-inspiring. It is an area of enormous beauty, which attracts vacationers from all over the world. Picnic areas and

look out points are located easily along several points of the drive. Visi-tors enjoy hiking, world-class trout fishing, rock climbing, antiquing and shopping in addition to enjoying the areas majestic scenery. Stop and enjoy all the Canyon has to offer – you may not be able to find some of these items anywhere else. (Source: www.Coloradoinfo.com)

Rocky Mountain National ParkKnown as the “Gateway to the

Rockies,” Loveland is a direct route to Rocky Mountain National Park, located 30 miles west and recognized as the number one vacation destination in the state of Colorado with approxi-mately four million visitors per year. This beautiful national park encom-passes more than 265,000 acres of land including 178 mountain peaks above 10,000 feet in elevation, 355 miles of

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conservation and preservation move-ment, led by Theodore Roosevelt, Gifford Pinchot and John Muir, advocated an appreciation for na-ture. On January 26, 1915 President Woodrow Wilson signed the Rocky Mountain National Park Act.From valleys to mountain peaks

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through the collaborative efforts of the National Park Ser-vice and the Bureau of Public roads (now the Federal High-way Administration). Construction Crews had to contend with imposing terrain, harsh weather, short working seasons and stringent design criteria, which were intended to ensure that the road would ‘lie lightly on the land,’ displaying the region’s rich scenic diversity with minimal impact on the natural environment. Trail Ridge Road opened in July 1932, providing motor-

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Larimer County Parks and Open SpaceLoveland is fortunate to have the Larimer County Parks

and Open Space right in our backyard. Protected and cared for by staff and more than 2,000 volunteers, Loveland’s county park space includes the Devil’s Backbone Open Space, Carter Lake, Pinewood Reservoir, Flatiron Reser-voir, and Ramsay-Shockey Open Space. Just to the north is Horsetooth Mountain Park, great for hiking, biking, horseback riding, and backcountry camping. Horsetooth Reservoir offers boating, camping and fishing. For more information or permit information call 970-679-4570 or visit www.larimer.org/parks.

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From bronze sculpture in August to weddings in February, from fundraisers to rodeos, Loveland has a patchwork of events for all ages and personalities. In May, don’t miss the Colorado Governor’s Invitational Art Show and Sale at the Loveland Museum. During the summer months from late June to mid-August enjoy free summer outdoor concerts fea-turing the best regional and national musicians. How about a corn-eating contest for the youngsters at the

Old-Fashioned Corn Roast Festival in August? Or maybe the Larimer County Fair and Rodeo in July and August com-plete with livestock shows, bull riding, food, music, agricul-ture and much more. In the fall and winter months scores of Craft Fairs take place, as well as fall festivals featuring the bounty of the growing season. Loveland is home of the Colorado Eagles Hockey and the Colorado Ice Indoor Football.

Phone numbers and Web sites:Engaging Loveland, Inc.: 970-980-4764 www.engaginglovelandinc.orgThe Budweiser Events Center: 970-619-4100 www.budweisereventscenter.comThe Ranch: 970-619-4000 www.larimer.org/fairgroundsThe Reporter-Herald: 970-669-5050 www.reporterherald.comThe City of Loveland: 970-962-2000 www.ci.loveland.co.usLoveland Cultural Services: 970-669-2410 www.ci.loveland.co.us/cultural_servicesLoveland Chamber of Commerce: 970-667-6311 www.loveland.org www.coloradotown.com

April2: 3rd annual SongPlanet Saves the Planet, benefit for Idea Wild, Rialto Theater

2: Teen Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt (ages 13-19), North Lake Park, 8 p.m.

2: 3rd Annual SongPlanet Saves the Planet Benefit Concert, Rialto Theater, 7:30 p.m.

3: The Economy: The Musical, Rialto Theater , 7:30 p.m.

3: Easter Bunny Visits: Free photos with the Easter bunny – Outlets at Loveland, 1-4 p.m.

7: Bee Movie, Rialto Theater, 7 p.m.

8: Martina McBride and Trace Adkins, Budweiser Events Center,7:30 p.m.

9: The American Place Theatre Litera-ture to Life Secret Life of Bees, Rialto Theater, 7:30 p.m.

11: Comedy Extravaganza featuring Theater Off the Cuff with Colin Alex-ander Hearn & David Allen Christma, Rialto Theater, 6:30 p.m.

14: In the Loop, Rialto Theater ,7p.m.

16: Grand Dérangement, Rialto The-ater, 7:30 p.m.

17: Valentine City Men’s and The Blend Ladies Choruses present: The

Fabulous 50s ERA, in Barbershop Style, Rialto Theater, 2:30 and 7 p.m.

18: ICE vs. Texas Venom, Budweiser Event Center, 3 p.m.

18: Bridal Festival, McKee building at The Ranch, 12 – 4 p.m.

23: Wine Fest XXVII; Hilton Fort Col-lins from 6:30-10 p.m.

23, 24, 30: Loveland Choral Society presents: It’s Like Totally the 80s!, Ri-alto Theater, 7:30 p.m. (Evening shows

also on May 1; matinees on April 25 and May 2 at 3 p.m.)

23-25: Northern Colorado Spring Home & Garden Show, The Ranch, 12p.m. – 5 p.m.

24: Loveland Community Health Fair, McKee Medical Center, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.

25: Governor’s Invitational Art Show & Sale (Gala Opening reception), Love-land Museum, 5:30–9:30 p.m.

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29: Loveland Chamber/Reporter-Herald Spring Expo, The Fountains, 3-8 p.m.

MayGovernor’s Invitational Art Show & Sale continues through May 30

1: Girl Singers of the Hit Parade, A salute to the great female vocalists of the 1950’s – Loveland Performing Arts Association concert, Roberta Price Auditorium at Thompson Valley High School, 7:30 p.m.

1: Loveland/Thompson Valley/Moun-tain View High Schools Proms, Mc-Kee - Exhibit Hall

1, 2: Colorado Junior Rodeo, The Ranch, 7 a.m. –10 p.m.

7: 90th Anniversary Celebration featur-ing The Handsome Little Devils, Rialto Theater, 7:30 p.m.

8-9: The 17th Annual Spring Contest Pow Wow & Indian Market, CSU, 9:30 a.m. – 7 p.m.

8: Walk MS, Chapungu Sculpture Park, 9 a.m.

8: The Silver Spoon Student Film Fes-tival, 11th anniversary of films created by local students, Rialto, 6 p.m.

8: University of Northern Colorado Undergraduate Commencement Cer-emony, 10 a.m., Greeley

14: Silents Are Golden Peter Pan, Rialto Theater, 7 p.m.

14: Lipizzaner Stallions, Budweiser Events Center

15: Now the Green Blade Riseth, Rialto Theater, 7 p.m.

15-16: Little Britches Rodeo, The Ranch, 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.

15: Strike a Pose Model Search, The Outlets at Loveland.

16: Windsor High School Graduation, time TBA.

16: Community Classic Bike Tour: 23nd annual

tour along the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. McKee Medical Center, 6:30 a.m.

18: Old West Auction, McKee Exhibit Hall, 7 a.m.-10 p.m.

20-22: Loveland Old West Roundup Western Collectable Show/Auction, The Ranch, 12 p.m.-6 p.m., 10a.m.-7 p.m., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

23: Loveland high schools Graduation, Budweiser Center

26: The Rialto Phyllis Walbye Sculp-ture Dedication & Movie, Rialto Theater, 6 p.m.

June4-6 : Goodguys Colorado Hot Rod & Custom Car Nationals, The Ranch.

12-13: Relay for Life, The Ranch, on 12th, 7 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.; on the 13th, 12 a.m. - 3 p.m.

12: Mitsubishi Car Show benefitting the Make a Wish Foundation; Outlets of Loveland.

15: Senior Expo; The Outlets at Love-land.

16: Loveland Community Night Out, 6 p.m. -10 p.m.

19: Summer Blast at Centerra, 11 a.m. - 11p.m.

19-20: Colorado Outdoor Expo; The Outlets at Loveland.

25-July 4: 88th Greeley Stampede; see www.greeleystampede.org.

26: Lake to Lake Triathlon: swim 1.5K; bike, 30 mile; run 10K; 6:30 a.m.

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15:Blade Riseth, Rialto Theater, 7 p.m.

15-16:Rodeo, The Ranch, 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.

15:Search, The Outlets at Loveland.

16:School Graduation, time TBA.

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26-27: Mile High Buckskins Show, The Ranch, 7 a.m.-10 p.m.

July3-4: Buckhorn Valley Kennel Club Dog Show

4: North Lake Park July 4 celebration

4: Northern Colorado Mustang Car Club Show, Outlets of Loveland.

9-10: Loveland Loves BBQ, Downtown Loveland

9: SummerFest in the Rockies: Wine Tasting, Civic Center Park, 6:30-9:30pm

9-11: SummerFest in the Rockies, Downtown Loveland, 980-4764

16- Aug. 20, each Friday: Sounds of Centerra: a variety of genres from local musicians, free admission, Chapungu Sculpture Park, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

17: Loveland Classic at Centerra, 5K & 10K run that plus a Healthy Kids Run, Rangeview Office Campus, 7 a.m.

24: Cherry Pie Celebration: Peters Park next to the Loveland Mu-seum/Gallery, 6-9 p.m.

Teen Battle of the Bands, Ham-mond Amphitheater, North Lake Park, 3-9 p.m.

August6-10: Larimer County Fair and Rodeo: see www.larimer.org/fairgrounds

7-8: Sculpture In The Park & Loveland Sculpture Invitational; see www.sculptureinthepark.org and www.lovelandsculpturegroup.org.

7-8: Art In The Park; see www.lincolngallery.com

13-15: Road Knights Car Show: The Ranch.

21: Rocky Mountain Quilt Festival, First National Bank Beard, Brown & Sandhouse Meeting Rooms at The Ranch.

27-28: Annual Corn Roast Festival; Fairgrounds Park, downtown Loveland Chamber of Commerce

27-29: Sweetheart Balloon Rally, Held at Fairgrounds Park, downtown Loveland.

September 4-7: Thunder in the Rockies, motor-cycle rally, see www.ThunderInThe Rockies.com.

10: WineDown the Summer at Cen-terra, Chapungu, 6-9 p.m.

6-7: Northern CO Sectional Bridge Tournament, First National Bank.

10: McKee Masters Golf Tournament: Mariana Butte Golf Course.

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October23-24: Holistic Horse Affair, The Ranch, 7 a.m.-10 p.m.

30: Halloween Family Fun Festival: Crafts, games, music, downtown trick-or-treating and a costume contest at Peters Park from 10a.m. - 2 p.m.

30: Halloween Hullabaloo, The Mar-ketplace at Centerra, 12-4 p.m.

November5: 4-H Achievement Night, The Ranch, 6-9 p.m.

6-7: Alpaca Fall Festival, The Ranch, 7 am-10 p.m.

6: Turkey Trot: 5K run/walk hosted by McKee Medical Center.

28: Holiday Tree Lighting, Peters park next to the Loveland Museum/Gallery, 5 p.m.

20-21: Applewood Fine Arts & Crafts Festival, The Ranch

20: Tree Lighting Event, The Outlets at Loveland

December4, 11, 18: Santa’s Workshop at Cen-terra

12: Worldwide Candle Lighting Vigil for children who have died; McKee Medical Center Foundation.

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800-308-2160Larimer County Health Department –

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Apartments and Property ManagementAll area codes 970Big Thompson Manor – 667-4195(senior)Buttes Apartments – 622 - 0345The Courtyard – 667-3342 (senior)Creekside Garden Apartments – 663-1635Eagle Ridge at Centerra – 278-1818Foothills Apartments – 669-7850Lakemont Apartments – 667-1644Lincoln Place Apartments – 461-8000Locust Park Apartments – 663-6787Meadows Apartments – 669-3356Peakview By Horseshoe Lake – 461-4957Reserve at Centerra – 613-1100Rockcrest Apartments – 663-4377

The Waterford Place – 667-3111Thompson Valley Apartments – 667-656310th St. Square Apartments – 667-8370

Property Management CompaniesHammersmith Management, Inc.3760 East 15th Street, #102 Loveland, CO 80538 – 303-980-0700

Henderson Management & Real Estate759 N. Cleveland Ave.Loveland, CO 80537 – 970-663-6311

Rocky Mountain Property Management, Inc.446 East 4th StreetLoveland, CO 80537 – 970-669-0842

Apartments and Property The Waterford Place – 667-3111

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Assemblies of GodLoveland Bilingual Christian Center – 663-4312

Baha’iBaha’i Faith of Loveland – 461-8418

BaptistDerby Hill Baptist Church – 669-0236Emmanuel Baptist Church – 402-6215First Baptist Church – 667-4418Foothills Baptist Church – 669-1767Galilee Baptist Church – 669-3274Gateway Baptist Church – 663-3835Loveland Baptist Church – 461-5930Loveland Community Church –663-4982Orchards Baptist Church – 667-1313

BibleLoveland Bible Church – 667-5707CatholicSt. John’s Catholic Church – 669-2720St. Joseph’s Catholic Church – 482-4148

CharismaticChurch of the Good Shepherd – 669-3675International Faith Fellowship – 669-0046 Message of Life Ministries – 663-5433Resurrection Fellowship – 667-5479Cornerstone Fellowship Church – 667-3838

ChristianFirst Christian Church – 667-1318Valley Christian Church – 663-5996Dayspring Christian Church –225-0401

Christian ScienceFirst Church of Christ Scientist –667-5055

Church of ChristChurch of Christ – 667-3322The Church at Loveland – 667-1442

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day SaintsThe Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints – 612-0348

Church of YahwehChurch of God / Called of Yah – 667-9203

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Community Abundant Life Church – 535-0311Summitview Community Church – 461-0725

EpiscopalAll Saints Episcopal – 667-0303

EvangelicalBlue Sky Church – 593-8547Crossroads Church – 203-9201Living Springs Covenant Church – 667-4730Faith Church – 663-0522

FoursquareReal Life Community Church – 231-6845Christ’s Church of the Rockies – 397-6035

LutheranAbiding Love Lutheran Church – 622-2030Immanuel Lutheran Church – 667-4506Lutheran Church of Hope – 613-9695Mount Olive Lutheran Church – 669-7350Prince of Peace – 663-3594

ELCA LutheranZion Lutheran Church – 667-1836King of Glory Lutheran Church – 669-5983Trinity Lutheran Church – 667-5700

MethodistFirst United Methodist Church – 667-0876Trinity United Methodist Church – 667-4381

MessianicKehilat Y’Shua – 224-5220

NazareneChurch of the Nazarene – 667-4323

Non DenominationalGrace Community Church – 593-0473Sunrise Ranch/ Emissaries of Divine Light – 679-4200House of Faith Ministries – 667-1234Johnson’s Corner Chapel – 720-218-2129The Church at Loveland – 667-1442Chapel of Interlude – 663-7565Calvary Loveland – 217-8993Good Shepherd Church – 669-3675River of Life Christian Fellowship – 613-9718

PentecostalLiving Springs – 593-9468

PresbyterianBuckhorn Presbyterian Church – 667-2308 First United Presbyterian Church – 667-0605Mountain View – 663-3810

ReformedCalvary United Reformed Church – 667-0603Protestant Reformed Church – 667-1347

Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day SaintsCommunity of Christ – 663-2505

Seventh-Day AdventistCampion Seventh-Day Adventist – 667-7403Seventh-Day Adventist Church – 667-1295Seventh-Day Adventist of Eden Valley – 667-6120

UnitarianNamaqua Unitarian Universalist Con-gregation – 667-6599

United Church of ChristFirst Congregational Church – 667-4884

United PentecostalCalvary Apostolic Church – 635-0965

UnityUnity of the Light – 667-4530

Vineyard Christian FellowshipVineyard Church of Loveland – 667-8668

Churches in August of 1904

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By Kenneth Jessen

Settlers in the Big Thompson Valley were scattered on small farms along the banks of the river. To the west of the present-day city of Loveland was a community started in 1858 by Spanish-speaking Mariano Medina. Medina ran a trading post and operated a toll bridge over the Big Thompson River. The small settlement went under various names including Miraville, Merival, Big Thompson and Mariano’s Crossing. In 1862, it became a stage stop on the Overland, and in 1868, a post office was established under the name Namaqua.Another settlement near Loveland was

located about a mile to the southeast. It took the brand name of the flour produced by a mill constructed in 1867 by Andrew Douty and was called St. Louis. When David Barnes and his wife,

Sarah, lived in the boomtown of Golden, they became friends with the incomparable William Austin Hamilton Loveland. Loveland was a merchant, one of Golden’s founders, a member of the Territorial Legislature and President of the Colorado Central Railroad. Loveland invited David and Sarah Barnes for the first trip over the Colorado Central between Golden and Denver.In 1873, Barnes and his family moved

to a 320-acre farm north of the Big Thompson River and began raising wheat. In 1877, Barnes was delighted to hear that Loveland had secured the money to extend the Colorado Central from its terminus Longmont to Chey-enne. The survey for the railroad went through their wheat field.Barnes reacted immediately to the

news by platting a new town on an 80-acre site. Some suggested that it be called “Barnesville,” but Barnes picked the name “Loveland.” Barnes also donated the land for the railroad’s right-of-way.

After he harvested his wheat in November, Barnes laid out Loveland’s streets. The Fort Collins Courier boldly announced, “Loveland has risen from a bare field of stubble in 77.”A couple of Colorado’s pioneer

merchants, Lewis Hertizinger and S. B. Harter, took a gamble on the new town and purchased lots 22, 23 and 24 in Block 14 from David Barnes for $350. Hertizinger and Harter immediately began work on a substantial two-story brick building, the first such structure in Loveland. On the ground floor, they opened a mercantile business in January 1878. The second story of the Hertizinger and Harter building was purchased for $1,000 by the Grangers for use as their Grange hall. This old store is still standing on the northwest corner of Cleveland and Fourth Street.The Colorado Central erected an

80-foot by 30-foot brick depot, completed in December 1877. It was located on the west side of the tracks close to Fourth Street. The depot, built at a cost of $2,000, had a ticket office, passenger waiting and freight room. This structure was replaced in 1902 by the present-day dept, and the bricks from the old depot were used for the sidewalk.Loveland’s success was in part due

to the construction of the Colorado Central linkingDenver and Cheyenne. The town had

an ample supply of good water from the Big Thompson River. Lots could be purchased for $3 to $7 payable in in-stallments over a 5-year period. Barnes dug an irrigation ditch further increasing the area’s agricultural po-tential.In a little over a year after its found-

ing, Loveland had a population of 250. Loveland grew at a steady rate, and by 1885, its population reached 900. By this time, it had a weekly newspaper, the Reporter.

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