1988-11 Lydia's Style Magazine by Style Media & Design, Inc.

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THE NEW SENIOR CITIZEN: PASSION FOR QUALITY OF LIFE Profiles of inspirational local seniors

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DRIVING IN STYLE: THE LUXURIOUS CARS OF 1989

PUBLISHER, EDITOR FASHION ART DIRECTOR Lydia Dody ADVERTISING SALES Trudy Ault 223-1897 Judy Chapman 223-5339 Susan Cole 493-3708 Lydia Dody 226-4838 Cathie May 493-0634 MANAGING EDITOR Sara Wilson ASSOCIATE EDITOR Sandra Cowan OFFICE MANAGER Annabel! Sharpe CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Sandra Cowan Steve Haddan Lydia Dody Richard Hettler Dr. Diane Duncan Marilyn Jordan Larry Edwards John Pitner Jane Folsom Kay Rios Fort Collins Andrea Ronning Women 's Clinic Sara Wilson FASHIONS AND ACCESSORIES Lydia's Fine Womens Apparel DESIGN AND PRODUCTION Karen Herbener Graphic Design EDITORIAL ASSISTANTS Trudy Ault Andrea Ronning HAIR DESIGN AND MAKEUP Marilyn Jordan and Carri Grant Concept II

HOLIDAY'S FESTIVE FASHIONS Glamorous, Colorful & Glittery DESIGN LINES- DESIGNING YOUR HOME'S INTERIOR LIGHTING The Light Center's Lighting Lab

FOCUS ON FITNESS- HORMONAL THERAPY DURING MENOPAUSE

REGIONAL VIEW- RICHARD D. LAMM Former Colorado governor talks candidly about health

VIEWPOINTS: FORT COLLINS FANTASIZES ABOUT WINNING THE LOTTERY

DESIGNER SPOTLIGHT Innovative, creative Bonnie Boerer. Sleek, contemporary La Blanca swimwear and sportswear

ABOUT TOWN Oktoberfest, Fort Collins Flying Festival , PVH Foundation Second Annual Golf Tournament, Lincoln Center 1Oth Anni versary, Birthday Ball

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ENTERTAINING IN STYLE Contemporary holiday decorating

PHOTOGRAPHY Tim O'Hara Lydia Dody PRINTING Robin son Press STYLE WISHES TO THANK First Class Limousine Service - Sable Limousine Lady's and Gentleman's Shoes - Women 's Shoes Tiara Furs- Mink Coat J. Pitner Ltd . - Men 's Fashions Palmer House Florist and Greenhouse -Christmas tree and decorations THANK YOU FOR ON LOCATION COURTESIES The lovely home of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Ford

EVENTS An exciting winter and holiday season of activities and events

DINING OUT- AN AMERICAN BISTRO A unique dining experience for Fort Collins

MONEY MATTERS- RETIREMENT HOUSING A fast-track investment opportunity

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TRAVEL TIPS Popular travel choices for seniors

Lydia 's Style Magazine is a seasonal publication direct路 mailed to hom es and businesses in Colorado and southern Wyoming. Subscri ptions are available fo r S9.95/year. Additional copies are delivered to medical fac ilities, clubs, banks, and offices. Publication schedule: Spring issue-March Summer issue-May Fall issue-August Holiday issue-November For ad rates, subscription information, change of address, or co rre spondence, contact: Lydia 's Style Magazine Scotch Pines Village Offices 2601 S. Lemay, Suite 35 Fort Collins, Colorado, 80525 (303) 226路6400. 漏 1988 Lydia 's Style Magazine. All rig hts reserved. Reproduction without permission from Lydia 's Style or its publisher is prohibited. Lydia 's Style Magazine is not responsible for unsolicited material. All manuscri pts, artwork, and photography must be accompanied by a stamped , self-addressed envelope.

MODEL SENIOR OF THE MONTH Phyllis Mattingly

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MEET STYLE'S FASHION MODELS Fran Ford. Married to Ray, Fran has three grown children: Julie, Karen and Greg. Formerly on the design-sales staff at the Homestead House, Fran now uses her free time to pursue her Interests of skiing , home interior and landscape design and travel. "I enjoyed every minute of modeling - from the early morn1ng eyelashes to the late evening limousine! It's quite a production and a wonderful group of photographers and staff. "

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Raymond E. Ford. Retired Navy officer, married to Fran. Enjoys chess , model railroads and golf. "Modeling was a new experience for me. I have an enhanced respect for models and their work ." Kathryn Greenwood. Kathryn is a Professor Emeritus at Oklahoma State University and faculty affiliate at CSU in Apparel Design and Merchandis. ing. She is currently working as a curnculum consultant for a number of universities, the apparel Industry and is a retail merchandising consultant for the Dallas ~arket Center. During her free time , she enjoys knitting, aerobiCS and tennis . "I found delightful rapport among all members ..-· ~.... of the fashion shoot. The working conditions were wonderful as was the support system, especially with the hair and makeup '-L.:."-~:.;..-,:;;;;:::;;Q;:;L.._...J expert. I liked the interaction with others who enjoy fashion and lifestyles that involve a professional approach to dress1ng and self-1mage Improvement. Lydia was exceptionally senSitive to the Situation and to the people involved. The photographer and crew were terrific ---:a sense of humor is so effective in these kinds of creative circumstances. I appreciated th1s opportun1ty to make new acquaintances and to be in such impressive surroundings. " Kathryn has two children , Paula, 38 and Hayes, 41, and 5 grandchildren . Ginny Johnson. Married to Dr. Bob Johnson and mother of Steve, 31, Mike, 28 , Tom, 26 and Matt, 20 . Ginny is a graphic artist for Lakeside Design and also enjoys watercolors . She is a court appointed special advocate for abused and neglected children and volunteers for the Catholic Community Services/ Northern and The Mission , a hostel for the homeless, hungry and JObless. Her hobbies include skiing , graphic and fine art, making wreaths and biking . Ginny and Bob cycled 800 miles in New Zealand in 1987 and 384 miles during the Ride the Rockies in June. They also plan to climb Mount Kilimanjaro in January. "I know modeling is a high stress situation, but everyone was very relaxed and made it wonderfully fun . 1especially enjoyed watchng the well-prepared and organ~zed chaos turn into a very successful day for Lydia and her eam of experts. Thanks for g1v1ng me the pleasure of sharing the fun . 1 loved it! " Iuiie and Lindsay Johnson. "Lindsay and I had a great time! twas so nice to have our three generations together (Fran, Julie tnd Lindsay) - we all enjoyed seeing each other in such 1eautiful clothes . We will remember the fun we had for a long me. " Julie is married to Alan and they are parents to Lindsay , 1ge 5. Julie is the executive director of the Poudre Valley losp1tal Founda.tlo~ and spends her free hours cooking , reading ·loneer fam1ly d1anes and collecting family tree memorabilia. GretchenOsborn. Homemaker, married to David and mother of Chris, 19 and Matt, 15. Her interests and hobbi~.s include f<:mily trips, scuba diving , tennis , weight lifting , sk11ng, watersk11ng, handbells, piano theory, CASA, FRCP, Sail 'n Saddle Sec/Tres. and Fort Collins Women 's Chorus . "Modeling was a long day, but Fran's lovely home was a beautiful backdrop for all the holiday clothes. Her husband 's music certainly added a soothing and mellow undertone to the busy day. "

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Home for the holidays- three generations celebrate this festive Christmas season . Fran's exquisite long wrap 100 percent silk crepe de chine floral skirt is splashed with electric blue, shocking pink and brilliant turquoise, from Linda Allard for Ellen Tracy , in s1zes S-M , $225. Coordinating silk crepe de chine tee shirt in sizes 2-14, $112 . Featuring brilliant jewel tone brights , Rhea's wood and shiny metal necklace, $30 , and matching earrings, $15, are the perfect final touch . Daughter Julie looks stunning in this stylish and luxurious silk crepe de chine high-waisted, full-leg, cocktail pants in electric blue, $162. A chic and sophisticated , relaxed double-breasted jacket features roll sleeves, pockets , and a contrast turquoise silk lining, $265. Matching turquoise long sleeve tee shirt , $112 . All from Ellen Tracy , 1n s1zes 2-14. Long multi jewel-tone strands of wood and shiny metal by Rhea , $27, with matching earrings, $15. Granddaughter Julie is adorably dressed for the holidays. Mini World styles a teal cotton-tiered ruffled dress with a sweet pindot and lace attached pinafore. Courtesy of Michelson 's For Children. A life-like silk Christmas tree and lovely decorations enhance Mr. and Mrs. Ray Ford 's elegant home in The Landings . Christmas decorations , garlands, tree , and centerpieces courtesy of Palmer House Florist & Greenhouse.

ADDENDUM In reference to our Fall 1988 Focus on Fitness feature, we remind our readers that Pulse will have a co-ed sauna/whirlpool eucalyptus steamroom in a redwood sauna at their new location in Raintree Plaza at Drake and Shields. Also, please note that Fort Collins Athletic Club has tennis courts available to its members.

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up skin scars and wrinkles, has a new rival: Fibrel. An FDA-approved injectible tested by 22 centers, Fibrel's major selling point is its use as an alternative for anyone allergic to collagen. Fibrel patients must first undergo a consultation with a physician and a skin test four weeks before beginning treatment. Then, gelatin-based Fibrel is mixed with the patient's own plasma and injected by a physician into scars over depressions caused by acne, chicken pox, surgery, shin cancer, or trauma, until an elevation appears where the scar depression used to be. Uso:: o f the patient's own plasma lessens the chance of

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allergic reaction. The improvements lasted over one year on 66 percent of the scars tested, bettering AFTER FIBREL collagen's rate of a six-month average. "Booster" shots are then necessary. Active areas (smile lines) deteriorated faster than inactive areas (forehead and cheeks). Consult your physician to determine if you are a candictate for Fibrel. Diane Duncan, M.D., specializes in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery for men, women, and children.

Holiday '88 Hair &Beauty

This holiday season will see the emergence of a new rage: short hair. Your hair should now be short enough to give your whole look some lift, but long enough to add diversity. How short is short? Slightly shorter than chin Shorter Hair/Evening Tips length to show off your face and neck to maximum advanby Marilyn Jordan tage . The cut should maintain strong sophistication and femininity; layers are now controlled and coordinated. It 's glamourous and new, and infinitely more versatile than longer hair. Touch color is a new shading technique that blends perfectly with shorter styles. Strokes of color are blended into the hair to create the illusion of brilliance on the hair shaft and ends , with the roots left natural. The holiday season brings a deluge of evening events. The look oft he '3Ds and '40s is back and stronger than ever with soft spit curls and finger waves that delicately frame the face. For the ultimate in evening glamor, add a cocktail hat to finish your look. It's daring and it's fun. Work with your stylist to enhance your hairstyle so the hat becomes an integral, complementarypartofyourevening attire.

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a simple column , the sophisticated sheath .. . this silhouette is rich in fabric choices, classic colors ... simple or simply draped, a "seasonless" favorite . Little Black Dress ... Holiday '87 announced the revival of the black dress . .. Holiday '88 embraces black dressrng from streamlined chic to wickedly vampy.

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bustier, sculptured bodices of velvet to artfully draped off-the-shoulder designs ... bare shoulders for Holiday lead into flirtatious, fitted knit tops for Resort and early Spring . Waist Watchers ... cumberbund sashes , tu xedo styling, intricate yokes ... shaped through simple design details . ... flattering peplums and hour glass shapes. Casual '~··'"''"'..- to elegant , the waist line balances many designs. Sleeve Salute ... note details of design in the sleeves ... minute tucks , darts, inverted pleats ... • shaped sleeve statements in shirts , blouses , • suits, and dresses!

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draped ... blouses designed to complete an ensemble , not disappear under a jacket ... Sheerorgandy, crisp linen with portrait collars , draped charmeuse are but a few choices . Jumpsuits . .. for evening , for poolside , for evenings at home . Soft silhouettes to cnsp crurse nauticals. Fascinating Fabrications ... fluid , crisp, airy, dimensional ... rayon , velvet , silk, gabardine, taffeta, easy knits , crisp faille , soft challis , rich leather, luxurious furs.

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one color from head-to-toe shouts sophistication .. . polka dots from pinpoint to bold coin add clean emphasis to silhouettes ... menswear stripes thick and thin in crisp and fluid fabrications ... bold stripes look right in bright neon. Florals include the demure print to abstract bold .. . the rose shares the scene with garden daisies . Accents and Details . .. Holiday features feminine accents .. . pearls , gemstones, chain s, beading . Bows , rosettes , and ruffles accentuate garment focal points . Chic lines often detail garment edges ... scalloped collar, V- point peplum , tuck detail hem . Tailored, Nostalgic, Flirtatious .. . c!othing and accessories reflect clanty of lrne ... streamlined designs stress the importance of fabrications and garment construetion . Su its, dresses, sportswear ... each category focuses upon specific lifestyles and personalities to offer multiple selections from which to choose . Anchors Away ... Resort '88! ... High waist pants showcase the long torso silhouette and add a frtted top and the favonte doublebreasted blazer to welcome 1989. Classic favorites and clean silhouettes offer positive direction for Spring '89.

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e holiday season is a time for elegance j fun dressing as well as the premier e of year for special purchases.

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k this holiday season . Fabrics and texmost of the differences will seen. Nailheads and mini-houndstooth terns create rich backgrounds for stripes, ids, and window-pane plaids that comment both the bright and traditional Jrs of ladies fashions . Suit silhouettes also changing, with even the most traJnal manufacturers recognizing the ~d to explore the new "Updated Ameri1" look. This new shape features a more ·opean look with a fuller, more comforta shoulder that remains distinctively ter in appearance. The result is a coat t fits fuller and more comfortably without

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drawing a lot of attention. Trousers complement the coat by remaining full with pleated fronts that taper slightly to the cuff. Evening wear maintains the rich elegant look of the last few seasons, accented with color accessories and jewel ry.

Sportswear: For gift giving-the turtleneck is back. Sport shirts are again full and comfortable . Men 's casual trousers are pleated both reverse and forward , and most of the fabrics are brushed or washed. Dress Shirts: Stripes are hot: the bolder the better are strong for winter. The fabrics range from the better pin-point fabrics and high-count broadcloths to softer chambray for a more casual look with tweed coats. Ties: They're getting wider but not like ties of yesterday. The throat of the tie remains very much the same width which gives you a great new look- perfect for that sensational holiday party! John Pitner, owner of J. Pitner, Ltd., has been in the men 's clothing business for nine years and will open his second clothing store in Fort Collins in 1989.

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:t Year, when women hear the to rally 'round the pool, hit the .ch or catch some rays , they'll do n swimsuits having distinctly 1 looks, from high-necked tops to 'optics. ~our key trends for swimwear

face Flash: ture is news for swimwear ·ics, including the following cts: >Ongy pucker textures knit into e construction of the fabric, in lid colors, stripes and prints ady-to-wear velvets for both ints and solid colors Jffed prints, a look achieved by essing the fabric so parts of it 1ff up, as puffed dots ushed ice, a wrinkled look arbleized effects esh, finer than fishnet , used me as inserts or over solid color Jrics

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rather than the usual tropical floral • lace fabrics, but not soft lingerie pastels; instead, hot intense colors giving lace a new twist, like lime, bright yellow or bright peach or black and white, often layered over solid fabrics.

Stripes and more stripes:

Stripes always will be popular for swimwear, but 1989's stripes are narrow, not wide; vertical or horizontal, not mitered -that's the direction. And they're not going solo, they're mixing other motifs: • stripes & dots • stripes & prints • stripes & little florals • stripes & texture, as a puffed print stripe

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These swimsuits have a dressy shape of fabric and, of course, black is often the color choice. Examples: • a black tank with a lacquered palm tree • black velvet turtleneck halter, gold and silver beads circling the neckline • satin striped plunging halter mailot

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These looks will be used in new silhouettes and shapes. Lingerie is a key influence on the shape of swimsuits for '89. The underwire bra will be more important then ever, as a fashion statement. It's also functional, especially for full-busted women, and the bustier bra will appear in bikini styles. Necklines will be important with a variety of styles available. Look for retro necklines, a sweetheart of '40s halter looks and off-the-shoulder styling. Many necklines will be high as halters, turtlenecks and high-neck tanks . High neckline design is a sensible reaction to consumer concern about skin cancer, with these swimsuits covering up the vulnerable chest and neck areas. No-bra and shelf-bra constructions will be most prevalent, although there will still be many soft cup and firm cup styles available. Tummy control will be offered in more swimsuits than in collections of previous years. And legs will be cut slightly lower.

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Former Colorado Governor Richard Lamm shares his viewpoints on America's need to carefully allocate our scarce resources for better health care in an exclusive interview with Style. "Governor Gloom " paints a realistic, yet thought-provoking portrait of a society that needs to prioritize its health-care recipients in Regional View. Our feature theme of the new senior citizen is carried throughout the issue. We've researched retirement housing as an investment option in Money Matters, delved into hormonal therapy in Focus on Fitness, set off for popular senior vacation destinations in Travel Tips , and profiled talented , outrageous Phyllis Mattingly as our Model Senior of the Month . The holidays and the winter months bring families together as they celebrate their religious beliefs and re-experience family traditions . This year, our holidays will be especially bright with the addition of our new daughter, Alexandria Christina, born October 7. What a wonderful reason to be thankful. Have the merriest of holidays and the longer, playing harder, and staying healthier than ever before. What does this mean best New Year ever. for our community now, and even more~ __ /IAt tL-. importantly, for the future? In "The New . f )O oJ ().JUN...- · Senior Citizen", Kay Rios tracks this trend ~dd)u ~ and profiles several inspirational local seniors. Lydia, Meredith and Alexandria

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. . . from the most dedicated professional magazine team in the Rocky Mountain area. Our combined dedication to excellence will continue to bring you exciting f eatures and elegant fashions in every issue ofLydia's Style Magazine. We hope your holiday dreams and New Year's Wish es come true. -The staff of Lydia's Style Magazine Center: Lydia Dody; Front row : Cathie May, Matt Fries, Andrea Ronning , Trudy Ault, Annabell Sharpe, Karen Herbener; Back row : Marilyn Jordan , John Robledo , Carri Grant, Sandy Cowan , Tim O'Hara, Judy Chapman ; Sara Wilson and Susan Cole were not available for photograph .

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iving with style and passion becomes the trend as America's older citizens begin tipping the population scale. Today's seniors are happier, healthier, and more active than ever before. They're not only living longer, they are also living better and gaining more respect as integral parts of society. Where the term "senior citizen" at one time seemed a negative term, the increased numbers have brought a new regard. Now ages 50, 60, and 70 are no longer considered to be "over the hill," and medical advances, better diets, and more physical fitness have lengthened the slope of that hill as we've known it. The seniors themselves don't see their status or the "senior" term as demeaning. "I enjoy senior status," says Stew Blunk. "You can't do anything about it. You're there, so you might as well enjoy it." His wife, Mary, adds : "It's time in our life to look at what we want to do and to start the kind of activities that will help us live the way we want and enjoy what we've put together. " Senior Edith Cook sees the advantages : "I love it. Young men and women all open the door for you. More respect comes with age." As the fastest-growing segment of our society, the numbers of the 65-plus group jumped from 3.1 million in 1900 to 29.2 million in 1986 and currently register higher than the total of American teenagers 13-18 years of age . This growth will continue, with the most rapid increase occurring between 2010 and 2030 as the beginnings of the "Baby Boomers" reach senior status, bringing the percentage of 65-plus to 21 .2 percent of the nation's population. Locally , Fort Collins currently reflects national patterns; nine percent (290,000) of Colorado's population comes from the senior set, and projections have this group climbing to 320,000 by the year 2000. The 12 percent registered nationally also holds true in Larimer County, with over 20,000 in the over-65 segment. With 5000 Americans reaching 65 every day, chronological age is, thanks to technology and medical advances, no longer an indicator of where we stand in the life-line. The population changes crept up on us unnoticed. Old age is a life phase that is just starting to receive thorough study as a society caught off-guard begins to look at the implications of a large senior body. Seniors are being reconsidered because , Colorado State University gerontologist Nancy Luttropp says, "It's a diverse population. They're not all rich ; they're not all poor. They're not all sick- we have lots of target audiences and we need to make sure we don't put them into little boxes." The image is changing . The seniors feel it and they believe it's positive. The change in image is becoming more obvious as the country looks at this segment with new eyes. Madison Avenue has been sensitized to older Americans' needs by the fact that not only do older Americans possess 77 percent of the nation's wealth, they also count for 50 percent of its discretionary spending. We've already begun to see more age-oriented products. The financial industry has also taken a second look at this market and jumped in by offering special packages like the "upside-down conventional mortgages." But are the image changes and a few financial offers enough to ensure a quality of life for not only current seniors , but generations of seniors to come? No, the experts warn. The implications are widespread and require study in areas of health, finances, housing, and work-force issues. "Aging is a new phenomenon," says Dr. Austin Bailey, director of the Fort Collins Family Medicine Center. "There've always been old people around, but there have never been old people in vast numbers around. When you have so many people in their older years, all the aspects of aging come into focus.

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3rything becomes more obvious because :he numbers. And ," he adds, "anybody t has the numbers can certainly be a itical force." The seniors are already showing their itical force, with more of them taking an ive stand. The Gray Panthers, 80,000 mbers strong, have already made in-roads )lying political pressure for a number of 1ior concerns, such as housing and health Jrance. Add to that the increased invement of the American Association of tired Persons (AARP) with its 28 million mbers, and you've got a political power to be ignored. Many seniors are becoming more vocal ;ause they are concerned about their fu3. There's also concern for the future 1iors. While today's seniors are now in ter financial position, 12 percent of the 1ior group still falls below the poverty line. j even with the increased assets of the jority of today's seniors, Bailey explains t it's not quite what it appears on the

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surface. "It's an interesting kind of affluence that they have because it's not a liquid affluence- what they have to spend is not great. If you look at assets, about 77 percent of the assets in the U.S. are held by people over the age of 65, but that's kind of misleading. A lot of those assets are held by a small number, the very wealthy. Many of the middleclass elderly have assets, too, but many of these people are living off them , and so the assets are dwindling . They are cashing in those assets to live over time. That will work out well for most of them as long as they don't get ill or end up in an institution. Lengthy illnesses and institutions drain money and assets very quickly." The possibility of lengthy illness and the reality of soaring medical costs have focused attention on the health-care issue. Health care costs for elder Americans are expected to reach $200 billion by the year 2000. Experts also predict a 160-percent increase in physicians' visits and a 200percent rise in days of hospital care between now and 2040. But more coverage is not necessarily the answer. CSU Occupational Therapist Charlene Ager says: "People assume that there is going to be an increase in the need for health-care monies for people to be in nursing homes, to have round-the-clock care. That's not my perception of what will happen, given the upcoming generation. As I look at people in their 30s, 40s, and 50s, they are taking better care of themselves, they are planning ahead, and they are going to do everything they can to maintain their health and lifestyles. " Dr. Bailey believes rethinking will have to occur in the medical profession itself. ''There's no way to deal with the health or diseases of the elderly in the old traditional disease model of medicine. It just doesn't work well because there are so many factors involved in the support of the independence of an older person . You just can't look at their high blood pressure or pneumonia or whatever it is and isolate it as just a disease because there are going to be so many confounding problems." That's why the field of gerontology is growing, he explains. Where geriatrics pertains to the medical aspects of aging , gerontology acknowledges the overlap and meshes the social sciences with the traditional medical sciences.

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"It's moving away from that traditional medical model of disease orientation and looking at the whole person and how their social mileu is going to affect that diagnosis and treatment, " Bailey says. "Then realistic decisions can be made." Making realistic decisions also calls for a new medical system which Bailey optimistically believes is on its way. "We're really trying to look at elders and the issues of living and dying in a different light than we were even in the '60s. We now have to look at the lifestyle as well because all of the common diseases we have now are lifestyle diseases. These are not micro-organisms invading from outer space or wherever they came from . What we have now is what we have done to ourselves as a culture. A lot of the problems you see with people age 65 and older are because of things that happened when they were 25 or 35: smoking, not wearing a seat belt, lack of exercise." On top of the individual issues are the larger social issues of pollution , the role of factories in cancer production , the greenhouse effect, and more radiation. Taking all these things into consideration , Bailey says ,

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will set the pace for future seniors' medical care. "The changes we have to make to help geriatrics of the future aren't focused on the current 65-year-old . They are focused on the 35-year-old . It takes retraining. " Ager agrees with the practical approach to treatment and health insurance as well. "We need health-care insurance, not for transplants, but for ways to keep seniors in their homes. Nursing homes should be a last resort." Only five percent of the over-65s are currently in institutions, and the professionals are pushing to find new ways to keep that percentage down. Although Ager says that there are conditions such as Alzheimer's or advanced dementia that may require institutions, she believes many situations can be worked out to keep patients at home. Many other housing and environmental issues are being looked at as well. In a society previously geared to youth, buttons and door knobs don't accommodate arthritic hands. Light levels are usually for young eyes, as are signs and print media. That will change, the experts say, as America passes into its upper years. Lifestyle must also be considered in terms of housing. "For instance," Luttropp says,

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Contrary to popular belief, older people usually travel not for relaxation, but to experience those things they find interesting, enjoyable and most of all educational. Age doesn't seem to be a determiner when it comes to travel. According to Hal Norvell, manager of travel programs for American Association of Retired Persons in Washington, "It's a question of ability and interest. Each person has different travel patterns according to their life experiences." In the last few years, organizations such as AARP, the U.S. Travel Data Center, the European Travel Commission and various tour operators have conducted studies in an attempt to find out what travelers over 50 want to do next. Here are some of those findings: • Thirty-five percent of the total U.S. population, 62 million consumers are over 50 years old, with annual income of $866 billion. This 35 percent of the population controls 76 percent of the total assets in the United States. And out of the $866 billion total income, $662 billion is disposable income after taxes. • Mature travelers rely on travel agents more than any other age group. • Those over 50 travel more frequently, and take considerably longer trips. • Seventy percent of all cruise vacations are taken by those over 55. • The 50-plus traveler accounts for 30 percent of all travel, 30 percent of all air trips and 32 percent of all hotel and motel nightly stays. • Forty-four percent of all adult passports are held by travelers age 55 and older. • Those over 65 have shown the highest income growth since 1980 and have the most time to travel. The Consumer Research Center reports

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u may have someone decide to build Jsing for active, affluent elders, and he or l gives them a one-car garage and no rage. What do they think affluent elders ? First of all , they have stereo campoliS everywhere where do they put m? Where do they put their golf carts and ir skis? We just don't think of that. Elders supposed to be Walton 's grandmother, ring the chocolate chip cookies with one 1d and holding a baby with the other. ~t's what we want them to be , but they ten't been that for many years. " She also points to "aging in place" as a ult of poor planning. In developing the 1n City" type of atmosphere for the younger, ive senior, the designers forgot that these )pie will age. "Twenty years ago , that's J walked in, but now they're 85, and there no services built in because it was built active seniors who were supposed to die ore they became frail, " Luttropp says. These are just some of the issues that st be looked at for future senior generaIS if their numbers are to be served and a 1lity of life is to be ensured. Planning is :essary in every area, especially finan-

perspective. "It's easy for me to sit here and say be as happy as you can , keep up your interests, but if I have to worry about paying my bills, I don 't know if I could keep happy. Security is the most important thing ." Security is the American obsession, and many upcoming seniors are already planning for their financial security with alternative retirement packages and IRA funds, but they also need to look at retirement activities as well. "Retirement doesn't mean traveling , read-

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that about 27 percent of these households have enough disposable income to do more leisure traveling. very important not to generalize over-50 travone homogeneous group. Every individual is t with an endless diversity of interests. Demostatistics indicate the mature traveler does inclination about the key factors required for travel -the time, the money and the desire. king specifically at the 50 to 64 age group, it is ;t well-to-do and largest group of international s. Some are early retirees while others have I a stage in their careers when they can take off ·erthey wish. They number 3 million. The main these people are looking for are quality and

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:n 65-to-74-years old, travelers, numbering 17 seem to take advantage of discounts, packd often travel with groups. The more mature s prefer longer stays at a leisurely pace, or options with two to three nights in one place. ! to longer life expectancies among females, re many more women in the 75-and-older f travelers. This group is concerned with safe, travel and often need some sort of specialized care. mature traveler wants a chance to interact with J population and samplethe local cuisine. They ·e culturally attuned and have a greater curios~t the places they stay. Referring again to the results, more mature travelers are less conabout their tans and prefer to see the historical tural side of a country. Because of decades of ;ing experience, mature travelers will most loose value over price. Value, service, individmtion and a happy experience are what the ~ raveler is seeking- not unlike most other age of travelers.

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ing, and playing bridge, because you cannot just do that for 30 years," maintains Luttropp. "We still think of ourselves as hitting 65 and being at the end of the spectrum , when, in fact, for the first time, we get to make real choices." Those choices may extend into new career fields and later or different forms of retirement. Many reasons exist for encouraging seniors to remain in the work force. When Social Security was introduced in 1937, the ratio of workers to retirees was 46-to-1. ·-~ Today, it's 3-to-1 . No wonder senior John Power believes "It needs to be administered more carefully. My sons don't think they'll ever see any of the money they put in. They make no bones about it." Later or partial retirement plans, e xperts believe , will remove some of the burden . But even more, it's a way to effectively use a valuable resource. Seniors have amassed skills, knowledge, and experience over a lifetime , and those things can be used and reused in the work place, say the professionals. "I think older people tend to believe the stereotype that as they age, they become useless in terms of society needing what they have to offer," Ager says. "But that's not true," she maintains, adding that "There is such a big hole there, and seniors are wonderful resources crying to be used." Luttropp also sees the seniors as valuable resources that may help us steer clear of futu re pitfalls. "We have a terrible problem in the U.S. in that the lowest population group is 13- to 18-year-olds. The highest population group is the Baby Boomers, who will continue to consume, and there won't be anybody behind them to produce the goods and services. The answer is obvious, " she says. "Many people don't want to retire, so let them stay and not necessarily the way they've always been . Offer them flextime, seasonal work, or job sharing. " That way, she maintains, they still have choices. Another option is to train them for second careers. "Why shouldn 't a 50-yearold engineer be allowed to go for a medical degree, not taking all the rinky-dink freshman courses, but right back to medical school and then work in a rural area? A younger man can't do that. He's got a family to support, he's got to make money and he's into other things. We have to rethink how we use people power in this country." And if it's not in the work force, get them in as volunteers, professionals stress. "There is a big need for volunteers and the elderly are a prime resource to fill that need ," says Ager. Luttropp agrees. "If you look at the boards in Fort Collins, many have older people on them because those people are concerned about the community. They have time to read the 400 memos and do the research. There is a need for us to keep older citizens engaged because they can be very productive, and they can give back to the community."

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Aging is a commun ity issue, they maintain. "It takes a community effort to give seniors a quality of life they will enjoy," Bailey believes . "Nobody can go it alone. You have to have community support." And it's easy for the community to get behind the issues of aging, he adds. "The nice thing with the elderly issue is that it tends to pull people together. It crosses racial , sexual and even age boundaries. You can't say you're black and I'm white. The reality is that you'll never be black or be a man, but you will get old. It's a unifying issue." And with that unity, Bailey sees hope for the future. Senior Orpha Clark also feels that optimism for the future. "I think with the good old ingenuity of the American people, everybody feels encouraged. I think we'll try to do everything we can. "

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VISION "I've always believed that it's a mistake to et your mind go inactive. And you have to 'eep yourself active, too. I don't even think l.bout age, " says Stew Blunk, 75. He and his wife , Mary, keep .active by Jursuing a vision . That vision involves the anch in Wyoming that was homesteaded by .1ary's grandfather in 1868. "Stew probably 1as had more vision about the ranch than my of us," Mary says, but admits that she is •ery involved in its conversion to a recreaional area. The Blunks have raised cattle on the 10,000 acre property for some time, but it vasn't until long after Stew retired from praccing law in Denver that they came up with

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the idea to turn it into a recreation for hunting, fishing, and what Mary calls a "gold door for the wives." Although the Blunks live in Fort Collins, they often escape to the peaceful surroundings of the ranch . During one of their respites, they were visited by three attorneys who flew in to talk to Stew about starting a chapter of the American Board ofTrial Advocates. "While they were there , they all got elk their first day out and were so enthused, they came back this year," says Mary. "Then one of them wanted to make dinner for us and he made a wonderful feast. That got us to thinking: wouldn't it be possible to put a recreational area into operation and help pay for what it costs us to keep it up?" And so the project has started . Mary says her background in art and educational psychology have been helpful to her in planning this vision of "casual elegance", and she says there are a lot of dreams involved, but she believes they are based in reality . "The way I see people react out there tells me there is a great peace and a wonderful spirit of renewal." And Stew, listed in several versions of Who's Who in the West, nationally, and internationally, quietly oversees everything that goes on . He is still also involved in the cattle operation and says it "makes Las Vegas look like amateur night in terms of the risks involved," and so he admits that he's never fully retired from working . "If you reach retirement age and just sit around and wait to die, you're going to do it. Nuts to that." Mary laughs and adds, "We both believe a lot in possibility thinking. If you think some-

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ATTITUDE Orpha Clark, 88, looks at life optimistically. "That's three-fourths of the battle," she says. "You have to live every day the best you possibly can and treat everybody the best you possibly can." Orpha, a widow, keeps busy through a number of activities. She volunteers at Poudre Valley Hospital as a "Pink Lady", an auxiliary group that works the courtesy desk, sorts mail , receives and delivers flowers, and also knits caps for the new babies. "Since I signed up, I've made 250 caps in two years," she says. When she's not doing volunteer work, she plays bridge, does handicrafts and travels with her oldest daughter, Kay. Kay is in the diplomatic service, and has seen exotic places in all corners of the world . They traveled to Spain to see her other daughter this past summer and then took a cruise down the Danube. "We saw Austria, Hungary, Bulgaria, and Rumania- there were so many beautiful places." When she was 80, she says proudly, she went on a safari in Africa. Even though she had both hips replaced, she says, "Brother, that didn't keep me down. When I first came home from the hospital, my pals would come over and bring dinner :md we'd play bridge foursomes afterwards." Orpha says the term "aging" "doesn't mean 3. thing. You shouldn't dwell on it. I've never :hought of myself as old. The secret of the Nhole thing is that, as long as your health Jermits, you try to keep up as many interests :md hobbies as you can."

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JP is a chore, but probe a little further and 10u'll find that behind that perfectly groomed lxterior is someone interested in life and hose around her. Edith and her husband traveled exten;ively before he died; now she opts to stay a ttle closer to home. Her activities are var3d , and when she's not keeping the houseIOid going or gardening, she attends a cuiJre club and a book review club. Her culture :lub has about 18 members, all of whom are 1terested in studying different cultures. "Both .re study groups that were formed among 路iends who have common interests. " At 78, Edith says that she spends her lisure time going to football games, the ymphony, and plays at the Lincoln Center. :he was chairperson of the Symphony Guild 1 1970-71 and currently holds the honorary tie of trustee for the Fort Collins Symphony. She stresses good grooming , and laughlgly tells the story of her granddaughter who aid, "I've never known anyone to put on :Jstick before they went to bed." Edith relied, "But honey, I might die."

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Carole Torguson has enjoyed teaching ballet for 45 years, especially to young children. Here she shows a ballet stretch to an eager four-year-old student. ..r~~~..................................... . A sense of humor is important, she says. "You have to be able to laugh at yourself. I've made a lot of mistakes, and you have to pay attention to them, but then don't dwell on it. I try to have fun and don't take myself too seriously. Your life is here today and gone tomorrow and you'll be remembered for a little bit and then be forgotten . So enjoy it."

INVOLVEMENT At 70, Frank Johnson doesn't "feel ready for the shelf." His family and community involvement certainly backs up that statement. Not only does he maintain a close relationship with his wife , children and grandchildren, he has a long list of community service to his credit. Frank and his wife, Caroline, came to Fort Collins in 1948. He opened the State Dry Goods Store and ran it for almost 25 years until it burned . He opened a temporary location but then decided to liquidate in 1971 . He spent the next 10 years with United Bank and in 1981, he retired. Retirement, however, didn't come easy, and Frank worked two jobs after that. During his working years, he also actively participated in the community and was involved in the origination of the Lincoln Center. As co-chairman of the committee that developed the plan in 1978, he is rightfully proud . "That was a high in my life. I'll never forget it. They said it would be a white elephant and would never go. But just look at what has happened- the arts have flourished and cultural advantages have been added to the community." Frank later volunteered his time to help in developing the Larimer County Services

Center, completed two years ago. Currently on the Board of Trustees for the Fort Collins Foundation, Frank spends a good portion of his time volunteering and caring for his wife . They both swim laps every day in their indoor pool and plan to take a cruise in the near future. He looks at his life and his involvements fondly. "My family is a major part of my life and I'm thankful for my achievements. I would say I've been particularly blessed." But, after his active family, business and community life, he says, "one of the things I'm finding most difficult is trying to settle down and be quiet now that I've done all these things."

ACCOMPLISHMENT John Power appreciates his accomplishments. "It's nice to see the success of the things you 've done." He also appreciates the community that helped him accomplish and he believes in showing his appreciation. "If you've taken a great deal out of the community, which I have- and I've been successful- then you owe it to the community to put it back in community activities ," he insists. And put it back he has. He moved to Fort Collins in 1962 and became owner of the University Motor Inn. He also bought the McDonald's franchise on South College. With the obvious success of both businesses (University Motor Inn grew from 35 to 70 rooms and McDonald's has sold who-knows-howmany-millions of hamburgers) John took his place firmly in the business community. He retired from business in 1977 but not from the community. His list of activities is never-ending. Some of his newer accom-

plishments include the Avery House refurbishing and the theft detection system for the Fort Collins Public Library. "We raised $26,000 in one month to get that. They said we'd never do it. I said 'set a time limit. ' And we did it. " John says , "The Library was easy to get funds for because it's so broad in scope. A library encompasses all people. The Avery House was difficult because very few people are involved in historic preservation ." Difficult, he remembers , but also , "It was fun and it's kept me busy since my wife passed on ." John is still busy as a member of Friends of the Library and the Poudre Landmark Foundation. He is also working to raise money for the new Activities Youth Center. John, who calls himself a kid at 78, says "I'll continue helping in any way I can . You have to have the will and really want to do it, and I won 't do anything unless I can do it right. " But once you 're in it, he says, "You just can 't stop. I can 't. "

PASSION "I wish I had si x lives to live," says Carole Torguson. "I postponed a lot of things I wanted to do because I was raising a family. And so , I'm doing them now. " Carole's lifelong passion is dance. She was formally trained in ballet and , in fact, founded Canyon Concert Ballet in Fort Collins

and still works with the group. Her specialty is in motor skill development in children . Carole, 65, teaches about 150 kids each week between classes in Loveland and Fort Collins. She also makes educational videotapes for dance teachers . Her tapes have been well-received and compete in the New York and Los Angeles markets. Carole sees her senior status as beneficial in many ways ; since her five children are scattered around the country, she wants time to visit them with her husband, Ben . "I want to regulate my time and when I don 't want to teach , I don 't teach ." She takes summers off, giving herself time to see her kids for long periods and , since being on Social Security limits her earning potential , this schedule works to her benefit. She believes her age and experien ce have helped her in her field as well. "There's a real need for it here. There aren 't many teachers who will work with two-and-a-half to five-year-olds . It takes a lot of patience, and I think a lot of younger people li ke to work with talent and develop it to go on stage. They would prefer to perfect a dancer and don't really like to start with developing muscles in two-year-olds, so that's my place." Carole keeps a busy schedule but she also takes time to replenish. "I thin k people spend too much time doing what they have to do to exist and don 't take that time to reflect. It doesn't matter how you do it meditation or church -the point is to do it.

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You have to feed that spirit somehow, and regenerate your batteries." She believes in regenerating the body as well as the mind. "Take time when you are sick to give your body time to catch up. You don't have to give in to every little pain , but you have to know you r limits. Know your own body and listen to it. "

COMMUNIN SUPPORT FOR SENIORS Fort Collins and Larimer County offer agood amount of community support to seniors, according to professionals. "Fort Collins is a wonderful place to age because there are so many activities for older people," says Nancy Luttropp, CSU Gerontology instructor and past director of the Fort Collins Senior Center. Gerontologist Dr. Austin Bailey adds that "there is a vast array of social services available in Larimer County to support the elder person at home." The seniors agree. "Fort Collins is wonderful," says Edith Cook. "Ever since I've been here, I've been able to make friends that mean something to me and I've grown mentally through them. It's great because people are friendly and they don't differentiate between young and old. There are also a lot of services for seniors." Services offered locally vary and include transportation through Caravan and Saint to home-delivered meals, support groups, senior employment services and counseling concerning housing. The services are so varied and numerous that the Larimer County Office on Aging, assisted by the Fort Collins Senior Advisory Board, now provides a 65-page booklet, "Guide to Services for Senior Citizens of Larimer County." Listed in its pages are the whereto-finds for health care, counseling, and meal information, to name a few. Co-supporters of the guide, the Fort Collins Senior Advisory Board and the Larimer County Office on Aging, work toward providing area seniors with services and addressing issues that concern them. The Fort Collins Senior Advisory Board is a volunteer organization which reports to City Council. They are charged with being a coordinating agency lor the city's senior services. Some of their past projects included the start-up of SAINT transportation services and the installation of larger signs at intersections to accommodate older eyes. They are currently planning a series of forums on insurance and other health care issues. The Larimer County Office on Aging is a subdivision of the Larimer County Department of Human Development. According to Director Susan Pederson, it acts as a referral service lor seniors and "we are a Iunder- a mini-United Way." Traditionally those funds have gone to support such services as home health care, transportation, respite care, legal, and employment services. Pedersen feels that her office provides necessary support for seniors, their families, and care givers. "In looking at the total family and by providing these services, we hope to lighten the load and still keep costs minimal." The office is federally funded with contributions from the state and the county. All services provided by the Larimer County Office on Aging are free, but donations are accepted. For acopy of the "Guide to Services," contact the Office on Aging at 221-7431. Kay Rios is a freelance writer based in Fort Collins. She is also an NTA, working on her master's degree in communication de velopment.

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1989 Buick Riviera Base Price- $23 ,000 EPA- 19 mpg (city), 29 mpg (hwy) Engine- 3.8-liter V-6

The 1989 Buick Riviera is a prestigious personal luxury coupe , handsomely restyled for '89; significantly improved in ride , handling and interior elegance. The Riviera's standard equipment list is extensive, having over 64 items. These include heavy duty battery, electronic cruise control , automatic antenna, four-wheel power disc brakes , front wheel drive, AM/FM/cassette stereo with seek/scan and six speaker concert sound , power windows , electronic touch climate control air conditioner, and trunk and fuel filler releases. The essential nature of the Riviera is unchanged from the '88. The refreshed Riviera has an increased tire and wheel size to improve ride and performance. The length of the car has increased 11 inches, added to the rear of the car: a positive effect on the overall appearance.

Other exterior changes include a more formal roof treatment, new body-color mirrors, wheel opening moldings and wrap-around protective side moldings, a rich new chrome bumper design and 13 exterior paint color choices to set off the Riviera's dashing new profile. The car's interior has been slightly modified. The trunk and fuel access buttons have been moved to the glove box to unclutter the dash area, dark elm burled woodgrain trim and a leather wrapped steering wheel and shifter handle have been added for a touch of elegance. Buick is offering many unique options for the '89 Riviera. A new electronic keyless entry system will unlock the car door and trunk 10 feet from the car. Also new are the "hands off" cellular telephone , the electronic calendar/personal reminder and the electric compass. "Classy" is the one word to describe this increasingly popular automobile. The 1989 Buick Riviera is available at Markley Motors Inc. , 3401 South College Ave., Fort Collins. Phone 226-2213.

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1989 Lincoln Continental Base Price- est. $26,600 EPA- 17 mpg (city), 25 mpg (hwy) Engine - 3.8-liter V-6

Lincoln has created a 1989 Continental that surpasses its '88 version in style , comfort , and safety. The endowed Continental carries such standard equipment as front wheel drive, electronic automatic climate control system with sunload sensor, electronic AM/FM stereo with cassette and six speaker premium sound, power antenna, windows and door locks, and dual-power heated outside mirrors. Continental has also been equipped with an advanced luxurycar suspension - an electronic self-leveling dual-damping air suspension , which reads the road and situation and adjusts the amount of power assist to match the driver's needs. The 1989 Continental has an advanced braking system, with four-wheel-disc anti-lock brakes to help the driver maintain steering control under the most severe braking situations. Lincoln is offering the illuminated keyless entry system (described earlier) and an integrated anti-theft alarm on an optional basis. If an attempt is made to open the car when the doors are locked , the alarm will flash the head lamps and taillamps, sound the horn , and disable the engine starter. All Lincolns are covered by a limited major component warranty for six years or 60,000 miles. There is also a limited corrosion perforation warranty for six years or 100,000 miles. The 1989 Lincoln Continental is clearly one of the most advanced and technologically innovative luxury automobiles on the road today. Spradley Ghent, 2601 South College Ave ., Fort Collins, features the 1989 Lincoln Continental. Phone 226-3673.

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down power driver's window, which will lower itself, a front seat armrest with flip-open top and cup holder, front storage compartment armrest, a rear package shelf stowage compartment and the unique illuminated rear passenger vanity mirrors. Also new is the Delco AM/FM seek/scan stereo radio with five-band graphic equalizer and auto-reverse cassette player. Exterior modifications have created a longer, sleeker, more aerodynamic sedan . Rear wheel fender skirts, wide accent-colored lower body side moldings, and the additional length create a distinctive contemporary look. Cadillac is offering unique options for the Fleetwood Sixty Special , the Fleetwood's ultra-luxury edition : exclusive Giorgio Giugiaro patented leather seats , heated front seatbacks and cushions, and a 22-way powered drivers seat. Cadillac offers a four year or 50,000-mile Bumper to Bumper Gold Key warranty as well as a six-year or 100,000-mile rustthrough warranty . Ultra-lu xurious describes the 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood which is available at Reynolds- Oldsmobile, Cadillac, Subaru, 3325 South College Ave . in Fort Collins. Phone 226-3100.

1989 Saab Series Base Price- $16,995 to $31,995 EPA- 21 mpg (city), 27 mpg (hwy) Engine- 2.0-liter V-4

aab has combined high-technology, sophisticated performance , nd engineering expertise to create the refined, distinctive luxury 3rs featured in their 1989 Saab Series. The Saab 9000, $24,445, proves that a luxury car can behave <e an athletic sports car and still be practical. The Saab 900 , 16,995, is one of the world's most versatile touring sedans. The ew Saab 9000 CD , $31 ,995 , is a classically proportioned luxury :Jdan engineered to be the quietest, smoothest riding and most re:>onsive Saab ever built. Back by demand is the Saab Turbo four:>or option , $24,345, with legendary cornering ability. Its smooth :Je rivals the best European touring sedans. The 1989 Saab Series list of standard equipment is extensive: Jtomatic climate control, an 80-watt AM/FM stereo/cassette with :Jven-band equalizer/spectrum analyzer, a trip computer, power indows, and an integrated anti-theft system . Each Saab is powered by a compelling engine , the twinterhead camshafts, 16 valves , and LH-Jetronic fuel injection, 1aking the 2.0 liter four-cylinder engine a benchmark in modern 'chnology. The 1989 Saab Series represents revolutionary autoIObiles, unmistakably some of the most intelligent cars ever built. The 1989 Saab Series is available at Colorado Import Motors, cated at 1113 North College Ave. , Fort Collins. Phone 493-9330.

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1989 BMW 535i Base Price - $44,500 EPA- 15 mpg (city) , 23 mpg (hwy) Engine- 3.4-l iter V-6

Ultimate. This is the word to describe the 1989 BMW 535i . Ultimate in design, performance, quality, and comfort. Mechanically, the modernized car hasn 't changed much at all. The engine , transmission , and drivetrain remain unchanged , but from there on, BMW has transformed the 535i making it "longer, lower and wider" than its predecessor. The old 535i is stylistically an upright, front-leaning car; the new car is laid-down , sleek, and wedgy. It has a more liquid shape created by the gently rounded corners , steeply raked windshield , flush windows, and smoothed-out bottom side.

1989 Cadillac Fleetwood Base Price- $33,316 EPA - 17 mpg (city), 25 mpg (hwy) Engine- 4.5-liter V-8

1e 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood is a distinctive full-size, six- passen:Jr luxury automobile with style and sophistication . Standard features of the updated Fleetwood include electronic imate control, electrically powered outside rearview mirrors, door cks and windows , an anti-lock braking system , power rack and nion steering , four speed automatic transmission with overdrive 1d converter clutch. Many new interior and exterior features have been incorpoted into the new car. Interior changes encompass the express-

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The remarkable interior design has also been modified . The seats are, of course , leather, with an all-new multi-zone construction technique that has made them more comfortable and supportive . Multi-zone means some areas of the seat are firm while others are much softer to let the cushions conform to the occupant's body . There's more leg room in the back as well- 1.6 inches extra and hip and shoulder room have increased 2.5 inches . The interior lights offer added safety by activating when the exterior driver's door handle is touched , and when the car is shut off, the lights stay on for another 20 seconds. A new climate-control system has also been included to adjust the inside temperature according to the outside temperature. The driver and passenger have separate controls and can select their own climate individually. And finally, in the event of a collision , a sensor will turn on the interior lights, unlock all doors, and activate the emergency flashers . The list of standard features is amazing, but makes the price of the car seem well worth it. The most unique features are : a delu xe tool kit stored in the luggage compartment , rear wheel drive, front/ rear bumpers equipped with impact absorbers that will resume

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original shape in impacts up to five miles per hour, extra-low trunk lid cutout at the rear, central locking system with anti-theft security locks, electrically heated drivers, door lock, a closure circuit that will close windows and sunroof via key in driver's door, outside temperature warning chime, and automatic light-sensing display brightness dimmer. BMW has truly taken something good and made it even better. Co's International Motor Cars Inc., 2563 West 28th Street in Greeley, offers the 1989 BMW 535i . Phone 221-2453 or 330-2600.

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The interior offers new body-sculpted monoform seats that provide superior support and styling enhancement. A new head-up display combines an old idea from jet fighter cockpits with advanced technology to create this device, which projects a digital speedometer reading onto the windshield. Nissan engineering tests prove that the head-up display helps minimize driver fatigue. (This is available only on the XE Coupe.) Nissan has also installed new motorized shoulder belts in every 240 SX.

Nissan 240 SX Base Price - $12,999 EPA- 20 mpg (city) 26 mpg (hwy) Engine- 2.4-liter V-12

Nissan introduces the all new 240 SX for 1989. An aggressive, affordable sports car that offers a remarkable package of power, handling, style, and quality. A new, 2.41iter, 12-valve engine with sequential multi-point fuel injection has been installed in the '89 240 SXs. And matched to the responsive engine are a pair of transmissions to choose from -the five-speed manual or the four-speed automatic. The new equipment, incorporated with the standard, produces a sports car that drives as well as it looks. The list of standard equipment includes rear-wheel drive, dual remote-control mirrors, electronically tuned AM/FM stereo radio with four speakers, dual brake system, energyabsorbing bumpers and steering column , and power rack and pinion steering. The look for 1989 is futuristic - both inside and out. The 240 SX comes in two very different exterior designs; the SE Fastback and the XE Coupe. The 240 SX SE is a sleek sports car that blends fashion and function. The 240 SX XE is a more sophisticated version with classic lines.

Available options listed for the '89 car include air conditioning, car covers , power sliding glass sunroof, anti-lock braking system, Sony compact disc player, Dolby cassette deck and cassette deck cleaning system, and a vehicle security system . Nissan now offers a three-year or 36,000-mile bumper to bumper limited warranty. There is also a one-year, 12,000-mile warranty on all genuine Nissan parts. The advanced Nissan 240 SX is truly a sports car that stands out from the crowd . It is available at Tynan's Fort Collins Nissan, 5811 South College Avenue . Phone 226-3757. Andrea Ronning's work has appeared in several Colorado publications.

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Sophisticated one-of-a-kind reversible fashion jackets from Jeffrey Weiss. Colorful hand-painted bold geometries accent crisp white poplin for a truly unique look. Lined in Thinsulate for lightweight warmth, zip front, pockets, and easy care combine for versatile outdoor wearing, sizes S,M,L, $280. Underneath, a luscious, red angora/silk blend cowl sweater from /.B. Diffusion, sizes XS,S,M,L, $70. Red ceramic earrings add just the right touch, $21.

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efreshingly simple yet elegantly sophisticated, St. Gillian's navy dress is the ultimate in chic. An audacious petal skirt, in soft suede, underscores a wool jersey bodice with elbow-length sleeves and jewel neckline, $305. A bamboo-patterned silk square by Sasha adds a dash of color, $34. Hammered nugget earrings by Rhea, $21 .

sweater in the spirit of the holidays. A merry Christmas collage by Bonnie Boerer Babes in Toyland with applique and embroidery on an all-cotton knit with double polo collar. It literally lights up your life! Colors as shown in S,M,L, $155, batteries included. Basket weave hoop earrings by Les Bernard articulated in burnished gold, $25 .

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legant separates fashioned for holiday entertaining! Della Roufagali's ivory beaded, embroidered silk crepe de chine blouse with stand-up collar and bolero-look overlay, $148, combined with Ellen Tracy 's black silk tailored, pleated pants, $168. For the perfect finish, an eye-stopping belt by Alexis Kirk in black silk with crystal and gold buckle, $270. Crystal-faceted earrings by Rhea, $20, complete the look. A textile wizard's response to fashion 's penchant for softer, less-constructed silhouettes is the sumptuously draped patchwork skirt of lightweight Facile, $335, with released pleats and elastic waist, complemented by a feminine, cowl blouse in 1GO-percent polyester, $75. Both by Maggie and washable in shades of putty, available in sizes 4-16. Adding a spark of pizazz is Santini's crushed leather belt with gold hand-crafted buckle, $124, and Les Bernard's long cabled gold loop earrings, $95.

recise and polished style strikes a unique balance between classic and contemporary. Willi fashions a versatile ensemble of rich gray wool/acrylic blend. Chic dress and coat in sizes 6-20, $146. Handsome gray pearl earrings by Les Bernard, $55; wide silver cuff bracelet by Alexis Kirk, $21 0; soft cashmere-lined black leather gloves by Grandoe, $40; and textured embossed black leather bag by Park A venue, $110.

Lizard-embossed canteen evening bag, silk cord shoulder strap tasseled for pizazz. In Christmas red, $26.

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olor Magic in silk from Lilli Ann sparks up this season 's suit looks assembled in components. Softness and structure combine in a glowing royal blue, softly fitted, jewel-neck jacket, $250. Coordinates with matching, fully lined skirt, $135, and back- buttoned crew neck blouse in fuschia , $110. Rhea 's triple- strand faux jewels and pearl necklace, $48, and amethyst crystal earrings, $28, add an opulent accent. Festive fuchsia lights up the scene in a one-button, notched collar blazer, $270, complemented with a dazzle of gold in a classic, jewel-neck, short-sleeved suit blouse and combined with soft, pleated trousers in royal blue, $180. Les Bernard's necklace, $70, and hoop earrings, $30, in brushed gold and multi-color drops add to the festive mood. Soft dressing in two fascinating pieces. Dashing three-quarter length jacket brightened with overscaled polka dots on a black print background flows over an easy-to-wear, short-sleeved polyester dress with a fitted bodice and black patent-leather belt, $310. Matte black onyx clip/post earrings, $20, and fashionable necklace, $50, from Les Bernard. Together and separately, all pieces sizes 6-16, in royal, fuschia, and gold. The gentleman 's single-breasted jacket from Country Britches in black and white oversize plaid. Charcoal gray wool pants from Corbin and pure silk tie from Ralph Lauren make a powerful statement. Clothing courtesy of J. Pitner Ltd.

nmistakably elegant from sensuous asymmetri~al neckline to draped and oowed skirt, the uschia and black one-piece dress with uched torso and sleeves takes shape in )olyester charmeuse and jersey. By lforton Myles, $340. Gold and rhinestone ~arrings by Rhea are the perfect rccessory, $19. Soft, fluid silk makes an impression 7 the one-piece cocktail dress from Janey Johnson with intricately de9iled cut work on bodice, contoured vaistband, and rippling peplum that 911s gently to a fish-tail back. A ;hristmas gem in sizes 4-14, $250 . .es Bernard's large oval pearl •arrings heighten the drama, $55.

ou'll have quite a following in this back-baring beauty of royal purple silk jacquard. Cascading ruffles fall from figure-sleek drop waisting, irresistible coming or going, from A.J. Bari. Enhance the glamour in Wendy Gel/'s cobalt and rhinestone ear clips, $100 .

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hades of 1940 in this season 's most important new evening suit. Longer jacket with covered placket front closely hugging the body over a slim skirt, is lavished with hand-sewn sequins and pearls. Ivory wool crepe completely lined in silk acetate, from Nancy Johnson, sizes 4-14, $240. Complete the look with Dizon 's signature earring in silver, gold, and crystal, $59, and Walborg 's white satin acetate evening bag garnished with crystal beading, $44.

Accessorize the holidays with belts from Rhea. A maze of silk cording and braid, elasticized to fit. Gold closure, $26. Green suede cummerbund with matching passementerie trim. Velcro closure, also in purple, $44. A potpourri of black lace, gold bullion cording, and red or green braid. One size fits all, $26.

An evening out? Carry it off in elegant style with a satin acetate evening bag sparkling with crystal beads. Choose white, black, red, gray, gold, blue or copper. By Walborg, $24-$44. Simulated pearl-among-rhinestone earrings handcrafted in India, $80. For the woman of elegance and taste, fine fashion jewelry by Swarovski. Maharani pearls, hand-knotted, clasps set with pave full-lead crystal, $100-$150. Pearl enhancer set with mobe pearl surrounded by pave Austrian crystals, $75. The dazzle of brilliant Austrian crystals set pave into a flower pin with mobe pearl center. Etched in hand-polished, 18-karat electroplate. An heirloom piece by Swarovski, $150.

or an ambient evening, be whisked away in first class in a Mercury Ultra Sable Limousine. Exclusive in northern Colorado at First Class Limousine Service of Fort Collins. The flattery of a full-length coat of natural mahogany Ranch mink from the USA. Fashioned with a shawl collar and banded sleeves. Fully let-out skins. Distinctly custom-made by Tiara Furs, $4400. Enchanting evenings by Raul Blanco in a beautiful balance of black knit and crisp nylon tulle. Surplice wrap bodice edged in pleated nylon caught at the hip with a rosette of onyx and rhinestones. Flirtatious knee-length skirt is an extravaganza of accordion pleating, $488. Winter white trio begins with a long- sleeved cardigan lavishly decorated with a necklet and cuffs of shimmering bugle beads. The long, slim tunic topping a pull-on skirt flaunts opulence. From Bonnie Boerer in ramie and cotton knit, in sizes S,M,L. Cardigan, $205; tunic top, $ 149; skirt, $59.

For the fashion aficionado, Les Bernard's heavy twisted and polished chain in gold electroplate, .'6 100. Matching hoop earrings, $95.

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he dazzle of glamour in an exquisite evening sweater from 1.8. Diffusion. Luxurious holiday red, silk/ angora mock surplice trimmed in festive black satin and sequins and finished with a bow, sizes XS,S,M,L, $100. Black poly-crepe cocktail pants with side pockets and back zip are an evening essential from 1.8. Diffusion, sizes 4-14, $90. Black oval jet earrings by Rhea, $20, and sparkling red-beaded evening bag by Walborg, $32, add a touch of pizazz.

oliday entrance makers from designer Diane Freis are innovative, unique, and ultra-feminine. Splashy prints, bright colors, and special details are this designer's trademark. This teal green silk jacquard print two-piece dress features shawl and belt for optional wearing, $545. Large oval pearl earrings from Les Bernard, $55. Newly styled and sensational fourpiece Diane Freis in an artful oriental floral patterned poly-georgette. Flattering jacket and wide belt offer many wearing possibilities, $545. Chain necklace from Rhea, $41 , and matching drop earrings, $19, add just the right sparkle.

isions of Santa coming down the chimney with his bag of toys have Meredith Hettler and Lindsay Johnson excited about Christmas! They're looking simply adorable in Her Majesty's red plaid sateen gowns with crisp white bib yokes and matching quilted robe with lace-trimmed lapels. Courtesy of Michelson 's For Children.

estive and fun and just right for those on your gift list. Long sleeve cotton sweatshirts featuring the signs of the zodiac. One size, $30.

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Bonnie Boerer: "The myriad of moods of the American woman, demands looks that are fun to wear, yet striking for day and seductively glamorous for evening." Holiday 1988 takes on new glamour and sparkle with designs from Bonnie Boerer. Her fabulous knitwear line, a smash since its beginning in 1983, embodies wearable couture-inspired opulence as well as showstopping entrance-makers. Boerer's design emphasis is on top wear. Tops in her line usually combine colorful appliques with beading for a contemporary look. Skirts and pants are simple solids that match the knit on top. For Holiday, her evening wear collection includes such outstanding numbers as "An Evening With Astaire" - a tu xedo jacket with twinkling stars worn over a gently beaded sweater with removable satin collar and tie. Bonnie Boerer believes that the key to her success is her concern for quality, attention to detail, and a lot of hard work. The young entrepreneur, now in her early 30s, is considered by industry leaders to be one of the leading designers of contemporary knitwear dressing. The growing popularity of her company is reflected in its growth from $12 million in the first year to a projected $40 million in 1988. Bonnie is well grounded in the fash ion business. Her family has been in the fashion business for three generations. Her experience at Macy's, San Francisco Shirt Works, David Specialty Stores, and Brooks Fashion Stores included stints in Hong Kong factories, where she learned the technical skills vital to her success . In 1982 she founded Bonnie and Bill with Bill Paul , and then went out on her own with financing from her family. "The myriad of moods of the American woman demand looks that are fun to wear, yet striking for day and seductively glamorous for evening," Boerer says. Bonnie's goals are to bring good quality and unique fashion to today's woman who has more education and exposure than ever and is looking for a way to create her own sense of style at an affordable price. Colors in her Holiday collection range from a kaleidoscope of brights to beautiful black and whites . A recipient of the Dallas Fashion Award American Style for her contribution to large-size sportswear, Bonnie Boerer's award reinforces her belief that style is essential to women of all sizes. Delicate applique is a Bonnie Boerer trademark. ':4n Evening With Astaire"-a highlight of the Bonnie Boerer Holiday '88 collection.

Rod Beattie, head designer, La Blanca: "The inspiration for La Blanca 's Cruise collection is the impeccable detailing of French couture." La Blanca Swimwear is hitting the waves with new shapes, hot colors, bold flowers, and innovative detail for Cruise '89. "The inspiration for La Blanca's Cruise collection is the impeccable detailing of French couture," says Rod Beattie, head designer of La Blanca. Beattie is making fashion waves with his bold and beautiful Cruise '89 collection . Fresh news in prints includes eclectic choices of florals. Island-bound sunbathers bloom in La Blanca's "Fresh Cut Floral", poppies on black grounds, or in "American Beauty" roses . In styling , this season 's trendsetters include suits with plungesdeep "V" fronts and backs in neon brights and black tank suit combinations. Two-pieces with fluorescent stripes go from high-waist bottoms with bandeau tops to string bikinis. Zippers appear in unlikely places - up the back of a tank, or on the trunk of a bikini . Young-and sexy stretch lace is lined with matching solid Lycra in subtly seductive pink, tangerine, and lime. Beattie, 28, winner of the 1986 Otis/Parsons School of Design award as the "student designer of the year", originally planned to become an architect. "Once I got to Otis/Parsons , the appeal of the feminine form and the excitement of color and fabric struck me, and I switched to the fashion department," he explains. La Blanca's impressive growth continues. Sales have soared from $2.5 million in 1983 to $25 million in 1988; La Blanca's commitment to fashion has been the vital ingredient. "We recognized that swimwear is a fashion business- women's tastes change, trends change, and La Blanca changes- constantly," says Gary Nickerson, president of La Blanca. "Our suits appeal to today's woman who keeps her body in shape and wants to show it off." La Blanca suits combine the flattering elements of classic silhouettes with new fabrics and colors . Bathing cap flowers bloom in eye-catching places in La Blanca 's Cruise '89 collection.

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s you approach the dining room it is in total darkness. Your host reaches out and touches something ; what it is you 're not sure , and slowly a spectacular scene begins to appear. A spotlight brings sparkling drama to a crystal sculpture, and simultaneously an oil painting comes to life with a beam of light that strikes the exact shape of the painting. Lights over the fireplace dramatically graze the surface of the brickwork, and while all of these effects are taking place , the chandelier over the dining table has faded on to a lovely glow. The impressive scene was orchestrated by the touch of a single button. This demonstration and many others can be seen at The Light Center in Fort Collins. The facility is the Lighting Applications Center, more commonly known as the "Lighting Lab." In this "experiential environment" one can visually evaluate the options for kitchen, bathroom, dining and landscape lighting .

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The lighting lab has gained tremendous popularity nationally because it allows consumers not particularly familiar with lighting techniques to experience a lighting scheme before installing it in their home. Typically homeowners have selected lighting on the basis of its appearance. This may be fine for the dining room, but what about the home office , the laundry room or the garage? Selecting the correct lighting is a matter of proper priorities. Some of the priorities that should be considered are: energy efficiency, color rendition, lamp life, light control and beam patterns, location , appearance , maintenance and switching and controlling systems. Light control may be important in the home office to eliminate any reflected glare on the computer screen ; energy efficiency would be the most important factor for a security light that operates all night 365 days a year. A dining room calls for the beauty of an attractive chandelier, but a kitchen has more practical requirements in the form of adequate and comfortable task lighting. Choosing a fi xture by its appearance only is impractical. The lighting laboratory approach allows the customer to make a selection for all of the right reasons . Hom& lighting is very similar to theatrical lighting in the respect that attention can be drawn to architectual features with proper design of the lighting system . A poor lighting system limits what can be accomplished in an environment, regardless of the architectu re, color scheme and furnishings . An expensive custom home can take on a very average appearance because of improper lighting , but even a budget home can look spectacular with proper lighting technique. Today's smaller homes can appear roomier and more spacious with lighting techniques that brighten walls and illuminate furnishings . Lighting typically represents only one to three percent of the total home construction budget, yet it directly controls how one perceives the remaining 97 percent of the dollars spent. Lighting designers "paint with light" to achieve exciting effects and to focus attention upon key elements of the home, so that the dollars spent for lighting let the home live up to its true dramatic potential . Giving the homeowner the most "bang for the buck" is the ultimate goal of good lighting design. The technologies of lighting have advanced dramatically in recent years, yet in most cases the consumer's understanding and awareness of these changes remain limited. Energy-efficient light sources , low-voltage lighting , and superior-color rendering sources are but a few of these exciting innovations. Because of the technical nature of many of these products and their proper utilization techniques, it is wise to seek the assistance of a lighting professional who can demonstrate these "high-tech" products in the lighting lab. Lamps , portable up-lights, picture lights, and track lighting are some of the products that allow upgrading of the lighting in existing homes. The drama of creative lighting techniques is not restricted to new construction ; in reality many new products have been developed for the remodel market. Remodel houses allow for the installation of recessed lighting fixtures in existing ceilings, and track lighting can accomplish

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access to lighting virtually anywhere in the home. Effective cabinet lighting and cove lighting are now more easily achieved with new products such as tubular low-voltage lighting and low-voltage strip or ribbon light. Inexpensive "uplights" are merely cylinders placed on the floor or a table that graze the wall with light; placed behind a plant, it's dramatic. Wallwashing and grazing are lighting techniques using recessed downlights and track lighting to dramatize the colors and te xtures of walls and wall hangings. Simple changes in lamps (lightbulbs) that improve color rendition is one of the simpler techniques for lighting improvement. For a truly exciting visual experience, visit the lighting lab and see how you can bring your home to life with lighting .

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w can I achieve a new look for Christmas? Should I the upper teens, their parents are choosing to decorate their homes ~ ~ start from scratch or can I use my old decorations and in a more stylized and original fashion . They may leave the traditional still achieve something different? Can I accomplish something collection of decorations as a tree in the family room and select a tree smashing instantly, or is it better to do it over several years? How can which color-coordinates with the style of furnishing in their living room. I invest in a look that will not become passe? With the vast amounts of holiday material, and the vibrant colors These are questions that are often asked of professionals in coavailable today, decorating walls, doors, and mantles can be exciting. ordinating a festive holiday look that reflects personal taste and style. True theme decorating takes more planning and energy, but the end To some, a more structured look inresultcanbeacreativeartisticaddition volving traditional colors is sought in to any home. order to create a classic holiday look. When beginning to evaluate your To others, a freer use of contemporary decorating needs, first decide whether style is needed in order to create an unyou want to tackle it by yourself or seek the assistance of a professional. Then restrained exuberance which best fits their lifestyle. Since the holiday season ask yourself some questions: What is truly a frame of mind as well as a best fits my personality? What kind of matter of spirit and style, decor can be a look am I comfortable with? Do I want either traditional or non-traditional. For to do it all at once, or over a period of some lifestyles, the need for a new and time? If you decide to spread it out, the up-to-date look is very important. Others first year do the mantle, the next, finish the door and banister, and the third want to enjoy their decorations many years before making a change. year, finish the tree. You'll stay toCurrent trends lean towards cleancused , and it will be easier to visualize er, crisper colors. Peach tones are the end result. A combination of permoving toward coral and salmon, teal manent and fresh materials is a suetowards turquoise and the ocean blues, cessful holiday decoration scheme. mauve toward purple. In the late '80s, Aromas and scents add an immeasurthereisavastvarietyofcolorstochoose able dimension of freshness. from and watercolors and gem tones In corporate and business decoratare popular. Khaki, olive, yellow, and ing, holiday themes are usually diegold are coming back, but in richer tated by the color and interior design values. The safest holiday colors are style. Businesses are finding it easier the old-fashioned and ever-popular reds to pay a professional a one-time fee to and greens, but may not work well in create a design which best fits their many homes. The biggest trend for needs. The decorations can be used Christmas right now is the iridescent or year after year with a few additions prism look. It is very fashionable ; ideeach holiday season. ally, it can be used to melt together Another area I have enjoyed worksome colors we normally wouldn'tput ing in is the Jewish household. They together. For example, some pink have a festival celebration in Decemiridescents have a cinnamon coloraber called Hanukkah, the festival of tion flowing throughout. It's a way to inA basket, bra?s horn, and poinsettias combine for a lights. They too enjoy the use of winter traduce pink in an earth tone room , erestunning mantel decoration. greens with the fresh aromas it can ating a more unique look. In order to add create in a home. that hint of glimmer and glitz, a safe non-trendy use is the metal lies. If you decide to use the services of a florist or professional designer With the addition of gold, silver and copper accents, a 路sophisticated to help create your holiday environment, make initial contacts in yet glittery holiday is possible. October or November. We can help you Styles are also going through some changes, but Christmas '88 with something as simple as a fresh table is still a "something for everyone" Christmas. The farm-oriented centerpiece, wreath , or create the total holicountrylookwithducks,geese ,sheepisstillpopularbutisnowleaning day look throughout your home. We can more towards a woody, wildlife look. Moose, deer, elk, and even bears help you incorporate what you have, possihave entered the picture. Apples, berries, and ivy are warm and bly add to it and create a refreshing look. homey and are just as popular as ever. Creating an exciting new holiday environThe primitive and rustic styles of country are gradually being ment for your family and home during this replaced with the colorful yet simple flavors of the Southwest. The festive time of year can add immeasurably heavier baroque and Renaissance feel is influencing the Victorian to the spirit of the season. look with its tassels, cords , and ropes. Steve M. Haddan is a professional floral Theme trees, wall , door, and mantle decorations utilizing particudesigner and owner of Haddan 's Flower larcolors and styles are a big holiday trend. As children start reaching Gallery in Old Town.

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STEVE HADDAN'S EASY HOLIDAY DECORATING TIPS: Set the holiday mood at your front door by creating a holiday display on the door itself with ribbons decorated with brass, greens, and shiny balls, or use several wreaths and swags together in groupings. Use the extra evergreen branches from your tree by artistically arranging them in your fireplace with shiny balls and candles.

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Respite Care, First Interstate Bank, University Park Holiday Inn Cll#~ Saturday, November 19, 1988 if; /til ~ 6:30 p.m. to 1 :00 a.m. } Q Grand Ballroom/University Z/ g Park Holiday Inn ~ '/ 1 ~ .; $80 per couple ~(:lf: ~ Share the magic and enjoy the spirit of enchantment at this elegant dinner/dance benefit for the children at Respite Care. The winter-wonderland event begins with cocktails in the atrium followed by a formal sitdown dinner in the Grand Ballroom . Masters of ceremony Fred Gardner and fiveyear-old Wiley Kisling will auction/raffle specialty items for the holiday season . Rare Moments of Denver will help you dance 'til the wee hours. Proceeds benefit Respite Care , a home with a professional staff equipped to provide respite care for the disabled. For ball reservations , call Respite Care at 484-1511 .

THE GREAT CHRISTMAS HALL: FARES AND WARES The Lincoln Center Support League, Symphony Women's Guild, Sat., Nov. 19, 10 a.m.- 8 p.m. Sat., Nov. 19, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. for the handicapped shopper Sun., November 20, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Lincoln Center - Ludlow, Columbine, Canyon West Rooms $2 adults, $1 seniors and children under12 Holiday, handcrafted treasures by 60 artisans will be exhibited and sold at this favorite annual event. The beautiful Hall of Trees with displays by over 25 local floral and boutique shops will fill the Lincoln Center walkways beginning Thursday, November 17. The Lincoln Center Support League sponsors the Hall and gives the proceeds to the Lincoln Center for physical improvements not funded elsewhere . For information call 221-6735 .

"THE NUTCRACKER" Canyon Concert Ballet Saturday, November 26 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Lincoln Center $11, $9; discount for under 12 and seniors This classic ballet will fill your holiday dreams with the Sugar Plum Fairy as the Canyon Concert Ballet presents this benefit for the Fort Collins Symphony Orchestra. Maestro Willfred Schwartz directs this dance masterpiece at two performances in the Performance Hall. The annual ballet is spon-

sored by the Women 's Guild of the Fort Collins Symphony . For ticket reservations call 221-6735.

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here is good news about menopause and treatment of the uncomfortable symptoms many women experience. Estrogen replacement therapy (ERT), administered properly, is a safe method for easing some of the changes that take place during menopause and protecting a woman's physical and mental health. · In over 20 years of use as a treatment for menopausal symptoms, ERT has indicated positive effects on several estrogen-related health concerns - osteoporosis, heart disease, and breast cancer. Menopause simply marks the end of menstruation. The average menopausal age for American women is 50, but varies greatly, as do symptoms. During menopause, the production of the hormones estrogen and progesterone decreases, and lack of estrogen causes the discomforting symptoms associated with menopause. For some women , this time of life can be a very complex period of adjustment, taking into account not only the physical changes but also the transitions in family and career roles that often take place concurrently. Now that the cause of the discomforting physical symptoms has been identified, treatment- ERT- can be prescribed. Some of the physical changes that can occur during this period include hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, and urinary tract problems. Research data also indicates an increased rate of osteoporosis , heart problems, and an overall appearance of aging in the post-menopausal woman . Many emotional problems are brought on by these physical changes, including moodiness, irritability, depression, nervousness, forgetfulness , low sexual response , and feelings of unattractiveness. Hot flashes are the obvious symptoms of menopause. They are not dangerous, but are annoying. The degree of aggravati<;>n varies from woman to woman, depending on how severe the flashes are, how long they last, and how often they occur. Lower estrogen levels can create other problems. For example, the lining of the bladder ,and urethra · may become thin and dry, making the urinary tract more prone to infection. Muscles in the tract may also weaken. With the drop in estrogen production, the vaginal tract may undergo a series of physical changes that also create a greater infection risk.

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Estrogen's link to osteoporosis is indirect: it controls the absorption of calcium into the bones, and it stimulates production of calcitonin, a hormone that protects bones. Exercise and a calcium-rich diet put women ahead of the brittle-bones syndrome. But, bone loss in the first years following menopause can be significant and dangerous.

Estrogen Replacement Therapy - - · The benefits of estrogen replacement therapy are welcome relief for women who suffer from the discomforts of menopause symptoms. Individualized treatment and careful monitoring prevent the development of possible undesirable side effects. Small, controlled amounts of estrogen are administered under the watchful eye of a women 's health care specialist to find the exact amount right for each individual woman. Treatment is rarely the same for any two women , and some women are not candidates for ERT at all. For those who are, estrogen replacement therapy can: • Eliminate the sweat and chills from hot flashes , as well as the irritability that often occurs with these symptoms. • Alleviate irritation and dryness of the vagina. The general feeling of well-being obtained with ERT may even increase a woman 's libido. • Ease some of the unpleasant emotional problems and behavioral changes that are caused by the lack of estrogen. •

Stop the progressive thinning and weakening of the bones which can lead to bone fractures with very serious complications on post-menopausal women.

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Often lower heart disease rates in post-menopausal women by decreasing cholesterol in the arteries and maintaining the general elasticity of all the blood vessels. • Control the growth of unwanted facial hair and keep skin more supple and resilient, decreasing wrinkles and age spots. In the 1960s, when estrogen was first introduced as a treatment for the symptoms of menopause, it was welcomed as a miracle drug. Large doses were used, and estrogen was often prescribed before menopause, resulting in potentially dangerous side effects.

Uterine Cancer - - - - - - - - The large doses of estrogen first used caused a build-up of the uterine lining. In the 1970s, a higher incidence of uterine cancer was reported among women on ERT. Since then, three changes in the way estrogen is prescribed has made it a safer treatment for menopausal symptoms: •

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The results of numerous studies indiate that there is no connection between :RT and breast cancer. In fact, some esearch indicates that estrogen therapy 1elps decrease the risk of breast cancer in 1e case of non-estrogen dependent caner. Cancer that develops before meno,ause is almost always estrogen-depenent; cancer that occurs after menopause ; generally non-estrogen dependent. ERT 1ay actually shrink or help prevent the 3currence of non-estrogen-dependent reast cancer. Of course, regular breast examinations nd mammograms should continue, even rith ERT, to provide early detection and ·eatment of breast cancer. Some studies show that ERT may reuce the risk of uterine and breast cancer. lther evidence suggests that ERT may low down coronary disease. The research 1 these areas is not yet conclusive, though appears to be pointing in a positive direcon for women's health. Women's health care specialists tailor RT to the specific needs of each woman, 1cluding the form in which the estrogen is 1ken. Forms include: • Oral estrogen. Generally taken every day of the month along with seven to 13 days of progesterone. • Vaginal estrogen cream. ERT prescribed this way has the greatest effect on vaginal and urinary tract problems. •

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The Fort Collins Women's Clinic spe'alizes in total health care and education 1r women from the reproductive years 1rough the menopausal and postmenoausal years. In July the practice moved 1to new facilities on the northeast corner of rospect at Lemay. With the addition of an utpatient surgery center, the Women's 'finic became the most advanced women's ealth facility in the country. Associates at the Women's Clinic are elvin F. Kesler, M.D., Ransy L. Jeffrey, I.D., Gary A. Ludwin, M.D., Beverly E. lessup) Donne/ley, M.D., and Warren K. 'lmes, M.D.

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RESTAURANT SPOTLIGHT FilE: AN AMERICAN BISTRO Who: Jay and Jacki Willen , owners of An American Bistro and Cafe Columbine. Jay: Chief chef; Jacki: Hostess, PR.

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by Sara Wilson outside of the self-styled upscale pretenders in large city malls? Owned by Jay and Jacki Willen, An American Bistro is a find. It's a bistro in every sense; it's small , it's family-run , and the food is innovative, using the freshest ingredients possible. It caters to everyonethe "out for the evening " crowd, families, and those who just want an appetizer and a glass of wine. Dining at An American Bistro is an experience unique in Fort Collins. Thursdaythrough Saturday evenings, Jacki greets guests personally at the door. "Hello! " she exclaims, her face lighting up. "We've been looking forward to this." Her warm greeting, along with the ambiance in the restaurant, creates the perfect mood to enjoy the eveJay and Jacki Wit/en, owners, An ning . The setting sun is beautifully reflected ~merican Bistro in the large windows, making me realize n April?, 1988, Fort Collins' beloved this is one of the very few local restaurants where diners can watch the commenceCafe Columbine took on a new nightment of twilight. time persona: An American Bistro. ~edecorated in soft pastels with European I've known Jacki for several years socially, and it's fun to watch her move 3.Ce curtains at the windows and a new among the guests. She speaks easily to narquee outside, An American Bistro ineveryone with a warm, professional man-igued me. The titular linkage of "Ameri:an" with "bistro", a French word for a small ner, describing Jay's latest culinary specialties and making suggestions from the :uropean restaurant or nightclub, is a great menu and from the bar. She's good , and it's Jxtaposition because the two concepts are obvious she likes what she's doing. Jay's 'ssentially diametrically opposed. Where an anyone find a true bistro in America lucky; you can 't buy enthusiasm . The menu, Jacki informs us, is temporary. Always. Jay and Jacki change the \ menu each month, jointly IL---------------- deciding on the new items. This evening, the mouthwatering choices show-off Shrimp Dijon (serves six) Jay's expertise in European, Oriental, and South6-8 medium shrimp 1/2 cup dry sherry western cuisines . Jacki salt & pepper 1/2 cup heavy cream tempts us with Chicken 4T.oll 1/2 lb. unsalted butter, Salay , grilled chicken 1 bunch fresh tarragon cut in small pieces 2 T. Dijon mustard 2 medium shallots, minced marinated in curried spices , skewered, and served with peanut sauce Season shrimp with salt and pepper. Saute shrimp. Transfer to and Sea Scallops enwarm plate. Add shallots and 1 T. tarragon. Saute for 2-3 crusted with pumpkin minutes. Deglaze pan with sherry, then combine sauce in one seeds and pistachio nuts pan. Add cream and reduce sauce until it coats the back of a served on spicy oriental spoon. Whisk in mustard at the last minute. Do not let sauce boil or mustard will become grainy. Season to taste. noodles for appetizers. We prove to be putty in her

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land , N.Y. Met while Jay was dating Jacki 's best friend. Drifted apart when Jay went to college; each married another, divorced, then got back together.

Education: Jay: Bachelor's degree in hotel/ restaurant management from Paul Smith's College in Sarahac Lake, NY. Studied at Cordon Bleu in Paris and at the Culinary Institute in Hyde Park, N.Y. Also studied under Madeleine Kammen and Jack Pepin. Jacki: "School of life."

Experience: Jay: Cooked at Catacombs for five years, cooked at the Rattlesnake Club in Denver. Owned Cafe Columbineforeightyears.

Why you do what you do: Jay: "Because I love it. Cooking has been my hobby since I was 12 or 13. All my training and education are in th is field. I spent a long time learning Oriental cooking, and I've spent the last two years learning Southwest cooking ; my training is in European cuisine." Jacki: "It's fun. I like being with Jay, and knowing how everything goes at night. "

Concept: Bistro (originally "quick" in Russian) . Food cooked to order with every ingredient fresh, cooked as quickly as possible. European atmosphere. Menu reflecting all areas of Jay's cooking expertise, menu changed monthly to take advantage of fresh , seasonal ingredients.

Philosophy: Jacki: "A gathering place with good food. At night, we'd like this to be 'the place to be', with tables of people talking and interacting with each other in the European style. For Jay and me, this is a partnership. Also, people appreciate owner interaction. People feel good when we greet them at the door by name. Our customers are impressed with our selection and the freshness of our ingredients, especially the fish." Jay: "Jacki throws the best dinner parties ever- I only cook. We used to entertain at home a lot before we opened the bistro. Now our friends come here and say 'This is wonderfu l, it's an extension of being in your home. "'

Future plans: Jacki: "Jay and 1 have other ideas for a future restaurant. We 'd like An American Bistro to be known as the most innovative and best restaurant in Fort Collins. We 'll be doing some special holiday things here, with unique dinners each night and seasonal drinks. We're planning a gala New Year's Eve. On Valentine's Day, the most special place to be in Fort Collins wil l be here."

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with those of you who have accumulated passive losses over the years . Such losses are worth progressively less to you each year in the absence of passive income. If you 're lucky enough to be a corporation (non-personal service) , there are more tax-advantaged investment opportunities which are avai lable to you than for individuals. However, whether you 're an individual or a corporation, the latest quest is for preferred returns.lf you 're an individual, passive income pays an additional tax dividend. Such passive income, of course , is necessary to combine with pre-existing individual passive loss portfolios in order to utilize (capture current after-tax cash value) such past losses which otherwise would have to be suspended indefinitely. In a nutshell, you , as an individual , should be seeking income programs which not only throw off a preferred return but which generate passive income as well.

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ow that we have one year under our belt under the new Federal Tax law, it is especial ly timely this time of year to reflect on how we have done so far economically under the new tax law. When you sat down with your accountant this past year, some of you may have been surprised to learn that you had to pay more in taxes under the new reduced federal tax rates . Such additional taxes paid were due in part to insufficient time to react to the new law coupled with your inability to locate suitable investments to help soften the effects of that new law. This article is dedicated to those of you who perhaps have been caught in this "squeeze" in that you have paid more in taxes even with no material increases in your income and , to make things worse , your ability to materially shelter your income has been eliminated . Moreover, it probably will get worse if you don 't do some serious tax and investment planning NOW. Since tax reform , the traditional "tax shelter" is, for the most part, history, especially for individuals. The new passive loss limitation rules invoked under Internal Revenue Code f469 have literally played havoc

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Do some serious tax and investment planning today. Putting this planning off until tomorrow will just cost you more money. One of the hopeful by-products of any such plan may involve specific types of investments which will not only provide you with a preferred yield on your invested do llars but may further assist you by generating passive taxable income. Among a broad array of investment opportunities avai lable to both individuals and corporations alike is one which has been very popular in this and in past years; that is, investments in retirement housing. Why has retirement housing been so popular ? In a nutshell : America is graying . The over-65 segment of our population is growing faster than any other ; for the first time in our history, there are mo re Americans over 65 than under 20. In 1970, the number of Americans over 65 numbered over 12 million . In 1980, that number more than doubled to 25 mi llion (Source: U.S. Census Bureau) . In 1990, it is projected that we will reach over 31 million in this age category. In these statistics lies an investment opportunity for the astute investor: retirement housing. As Americans age , they are increasingly more healthy, independent, mobile, and affluent than earlier generations . Consequently, they seek and can afford specialized housing - housing with extended services: dining facilities, social and recreational programs, security systems, health care . Deve lopment of such housing is simply not keeping pace with demand. That is why occupancy rates for retirement care facilities average 97 percent across the nation higher than for any other type of housing . For investors, retirement housing represents one of the most significant growth opportunities in the real estate market today . Richard J. Hettler is the chairman and chief executive officer of Security Financial Group, Inc. , a NASD member firm offering a wide range of tax and investment planning services.

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Former Colorado Governor .Richard Lamm has a seasoned instinct for public policy and contemporary issues.

obody spends more money on health care than America," says Richard Lamm . "We spend $2300 per capita on health care. Once we were the world's largest creditor nation; now we're the world's largest debtor nation." Dignified yet warm, Lamm, the Director of Center for Public Policy and Contemporary Issues at the University of Denver , challenges America's stance on health care issues for the senior citizen . Lamm views the United States as sailing into a new world where America is no longer economically sound . In 1957, America doubled its wealth every 22 years; current projections are now 120 years. He says this dilemma presents a difficult question particularly in the area of ethics and in distributing scarce resources. "We can no longer afford to be indiscriminately generous." Lamm quotes sources ranking the American male as 15th in life expectancy internationally and the female is 8th. In infant mortality, the U.S. ranks 20th. In cardiovascular disease 26 countries have better rates, and 12 nations have bettercancer rates. Lamm believes Americans have too many health benefits and that enormous inefficiencies cause America's current staggering trade deficits, making the U.S. the world 's largest debtor nation . "Why don't we buy any more health for our dollars?" he asks. "The answer is very complex and is based on the major ethical question of how we distribute limited resources . Health care is a fiscal black hole into which a society can pour unlimited resources.

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Right now health care costs are covered , but in 70 years we'll be spending 100 percent of our gross national product on health." How to prioritize spending? To remedy the situation, Lamm believes that we need to look at everything we do in the health care industry. He cites Oregon and California as two diverse examples of states making hard decisions in allocating limited health care dollars. Oregon decided to help a greater number of people and save more lives by buying prenatal and indigent health care for citizens not covered on a plan . Conversely, California used its financial resources for transplants and deleted 270,000 people from MediCal's basic health care program. Lamm agrees with Oregon's decision that it is necessary to reach the most people with the state's health care funds .

Ration Medicare. "These decisions are hard ethical choices to make. We're going to have to admit sooner or later to ration Medicare. When we ask how we buy the most health care for America with the little we have to spend, we face these difficult problems." American society is heading toward socialized medicine for the elderly, Lamm says. Yet many inadequacies still exist. "We help financially with heart . transplants under Medicare for 75-year-old ex-smokers. But 37 million people miss out from being on the system." Develop ethical restraints. Lamm admits Americans can't do everything, but we can do a lot. "For example , we can build a very high level of health care for most Americans - with some tough decision making. Operations and dreams that we'd like to incorporate into the medical system will be an impossibility because they'll be fiscally unaffordable. We'll have to develop some new ethic of restraint , a doctrine which I call 'compassionate austerity' , where we balance our social dreams with the limited resources we have to spend and set priorities on how we allocate diminishing resources." Ethical balancing. Lamm won't put a price on a human life; he suggests that we save the most lives possible. "It's ethical balancing. What social considerations do we take into account on ethical balancing? I would argue age. As my wife says , 'age is an equal opportunity progression .' We owe a bigger duty to a nine-year-old than we do to a 90-year-old . If, at 53, I'm asking for financial help with medical treatment, I think it's ethical and valid to put my age on the scale in deciding what treatment to come up with ." Distribute according to need. Over 254,000 American millionaires currently receive Medicare . Consequently, a lot of indigent people go without any health care. Lamm advocates the distribution of limited resources on the basis of need, where poor children receive health care rather than rich adults who could afford to pay for it. Tax Medicare. Lamm says the act of turning 65 shouldn 't automatically qualify someone for federal benefits. "You can tax Medicare. We ought to fund

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start prenatal programs for pregnant women and health care for the medically indigent. We ought to fund that by doing away with excesses in other parts of the system . You don 't just pass a program for the elderly. You pass it for people who are in need."

Freeze health care. According to Lamm , America spends too much money on health care . In fact, "we spend more than any other society and don't keep our people as healthy as those other societies ." To increase the efficiency of our current system , he would "freeze the amount of money ;Joing into health care and operate more effectively on what we already have." Create more senior centers. Lamm thinks if we had newmoneytospend, t should be used to help the medically indi~ent and to "stop over -treating certain people n the very last stage of their lives. We need 11ore senior citizen centers and more meals)n-wheels programs. " As Lamm is a self-proclaimed workalolic, he's not sure he will retire. If he :lecides to do so, he says he would spend ime doing much of what he's presently :loing . He enjoys exercising daily, reading )Ooks , working with ideas, writing, and ;reating. Both he and Dottie spend time at he computer expressing themselves hrough their writing and trying to affect the 111orld around them .

Lamm would like to be re membered as "someone who tried to warn us. " Since America is a society that lives beyond its means, he feels the economy is in serious trouble and even believes a depression is coming . "Americans are not earning what they're consuming. We're not meeting the test of international competitiveness since we're borrowing from our neighbors to maintain a style of living that is bound to come to an end." Lamm advises raising the retirement age of Social Security to 70. He calls Social Security "a chain letter to the future", where the younger generation will not receive what our parents received from Social Security. The money reserved for 2020, the year the 74 million baby boomers start to retire , will cause Social Security to be "a fiscal nightmare because you 'll have people supporting a lot more retirees. " The biggest concern that the senior citizen is facing now is the fear of catastrophic illness. "Suddenly what looked like a comfortable retirement could turn into nothing . Most of the senior citizens I know don 't fear death as much as they fear pain, suffering , degradation , and loss of autonomy. They would prefer to have the use of a senior citizen center in their 70s than to be on a life support system in their 90s."

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ome of the most popular and valuerelated leisure vacations are cruises. Cruise compan ies are really gearing up for the needs and tastes, with menus, entertainment, shore programs and other activities designed for the over-50 traveler. Royal Cruise Lines' host program, through wh ich mature gentlemen are hired to dance, socialize and play cards with the many mature women who cruise the line, is well-regarded in the cruise marketplace . Royal also has a Commander's Club open to single men over the age of 50. A $5 membership fee entitles the gentlemen to discounts of 20 percent on selected departures and some shore excursions. About 42 percent of passengers on Royal Cruises choose from the American Heart Association 's "Dine to Your Heart's Content" program . "Diet and nutrition are very important to the older traveler," says Richard Reynes , president of Royal Cruises. Grandparents want to give their grandchildren more than just money. They want to give them memories, and to enrich their grandchildren 's lives. The mature adult with grandchildren wants to spend more time with the kids , and now there are tour programs available that handle such itineraries. This summer, grandparent/grandchild tours were conducted to China, Japan , Israel , Kenya, Holland , England , the Galapagos Islands, Alaska , the American West, and New England . These tours emphasize the educational value and the unusual. Extensive research and reading are done prior to the departures. Mary Shepard , a grandmother, says: "There is nothing quite as exciting as watching a young person learn. Something li ke the Tower of London can become old hat after you 've seen it 20 times . But when you see it through the eyes of a child , you get a new perspective. " The best tours are those that combine many activities with lots of destinations. Th e kids do need to behave and to be old enough to understand the information presented . With the emphasis on staying healthy and fit, spas may be a perfect choice for a mature traveler. La Costa Hotel and Spa in Carlsbad , California, is a place to go if the

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traveler is hooked on health. Spas are a great place to go to get motivated to change lifelong habits, to learn to eat better and to realize the need for exercise. A wide range of activities is available , from golf and tennis to spas and massag es. Although most spas or resorts do not offer discounts to the mature traveler, up to 30 percent of the guests are 55 or older. The Canyon Ranch in Tucson , for example , emphasizes wellness, nutrition and stress management. Among other services , psychologists counsel guests on long-term life change . Canyon Ranch also features a stop-smoking program that has one of the highest success rates anywhere. Statistics show that most mature travelers have spent their lives working , raising families , and saving for the day when they could reward themselves with experiences that make life richer and fuller. At the risk of making a generalization, it's safe to say that mature travelers know exactly what they want and are not about to settle for less.

Jane Folsom has been in the tra vel business more than 15 years and is currently the Marketing Director for Aggie Travel Points. Statistics from Travel Weekly were used in writing this story.

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" Her Smartly sophisticated and ultra-feminine, Phyllis wears a limited edition mother was a master at making work into play and play 1nto work . . blue floral georgette two -piece from designer Diane Freis. She f1n1shed her B.A. degree from the University of Ch1cago 1n Languages, and her master's degree from the Illinois Institute. of Technology in Industrial Management. Her goal was to One of Phyllis' favorite recreational activities is dancing . "I didn't work 1n personnel 1n a defense plant , since America was in the start to dance unt1l I was 70 years old and found it was fun ." She's m1ddle of a war. entered many contests and noticed that the other women contestPhyl lis ' first job was for The Progressive chain of hotels in ants appeared grim. "They put vaseline on their teeth because they Ch1cago. She became a recruiter, incorporating her language and were scared sp1tless, and they can 't smile if their lips are stuck over personnel background to hire, fire, and train Mexican , French , and the1r te~th. The vaseli ne helps them to smile as they pass the Japanese workers . JUdges. Appropnately , she has titled the autobiographical book she In her .late 20s she met John Waller Mattingly. "I think there IS 1n the process of writing , No Vaseline On My Teeth. comes a t1me when you say, I don 't care how great my career is, or Her goals are to finish her book, have it published then have it how much money I'm making, or how famous I am , I'd like to get made into a movie so that she can play both her grand;,others who marned and belong to someone and have a great romantic companwere so important in her life. She'd like to be remembered as "one IOnship. He was the man I chose . Even though I'm divorced from him who loved to laugh and was as good a friend as could be found ." now, 1f I were a young girl again, I wou ld marry the same man ." He She says the best times in her life are difficult to describe was 1n the Navy Corps . They first settled in Atlanta, then in because "there are best times yet to come. Everyday is an excitePensacola. After the service , Phyl lis taught French at the University ment to me. " Her peak times were when she was roasted in 1985 of Illi nois wh 1le Matt fmished his degree . in Fort Coll ins; receiving Channel 9's award for "9 Who Care"路 They moved to Colorado where their three sons were born . Matt winning her first gold medal in dancing ; being International Grapho~ taught Agricu ltural Engineering at Colorado State University. "He analyst of the Year; being installed in England in Who 's Who of the was 1nvent1ng all the t1me. One of his inventions made 17 mi ll ionWorld's Professional Women; attending Lawrence Olivier's 80th aires in this area. However, in the course of events , I lost my birthday ; riding in a 1956 Rolls Royce with Sir Earnest Kay and marnage of 27 years . bemg the only American ; rejoicing about her sons' and friends' sucAfter the divorce in 1970, a friend suggested that she look into cesses ; and sharing in the lives of her two grandsons. handwriting analysis and she discovered "why we got a divorce. It Her attitude on men? "For now, I doubt that I'd marry again; my totally relieved me of guilt, blame , shame and self-pity." She studied demands are too great. My Ideal man would be 6 feet 6 inches tall graphoanalysis for. certification into the master's program . Her weigh 170 pounds , be over 65 , would have all of his hair and all of quality mvolvement 1n teaching, analyzing , consulting , and lecturing his teeth (after alii do) , would love to dance, be a Christian Scientist, eventually brought her accolades as Colorado Graphoanalyst of the and have a marvelous sense of humor. He would be productive. 1 Year 1n 1982, Southern California Graphoanalyst of the Year in don't want a retired man . He would be daft, crazy, and deliriously in 1984, and International Graphoanalyst of the Year in 1986. love with me." She has indeed found her niche. "I'm doing what I love to do . My "Involvement" has been one of the important words in Phyllis' life. wo~k 1s my play. And frankly, my work is my lover. It is my constant She has contnbuted 10 years to the handicapped at Schaefer delightful compan1on ," she joyfully admits. Rehab11itat1on Center in Greeley. Having a love for theater, she . Her face lights up as she talks about her work. "Graphoanalysis used the money from her mother's endowment to do something that 1s an emot1onal X-ray . It's a study of the talents and abilities that a would "make peoplefeel good, " and formed the Helen Mary Green person has inherently and innately. It's the fingerprint of the mind. Theater, 1n Fort Coll1ns 1n the summer months. She continues her Graphoanalysis is a patented , scientific projective technique of the activity in the. Fort Collins community with many organizations . neuromuscular coordination that is handwriting . Everyone realizes Lyd1a s Style IS proud to have Phyllis as our Model Senior of the that I go to court to identify handwriting as authentic or forged . That Month . has prest1ge and scientific validity ."

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