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12 HISTORY The Old Man And His City Take a nostalgic tour of old Fort Collins through the eyes of Ben Whedbee. By Phil Walker

18 REAL ESTATE Real Estate is Booming! ON THE COVER The Roesener family is an acti ve outdoor famil y. They enjoy outings together - horseback riding, biking, swimming, and playing tenni s and golf. Rick and Linde stay very busy with their businesses, ADS and Nightwing Publishing and doing vo luntee r work w ith L a rimer Count y Partner s and O ' Dea Elementary. Lauren, age 9, is just finishing the third grade at O' Dea Elementary and swims for FAST and SCCA and is a gymnast with Mountain Gymnastics. Spencer, an active 3-year-o ld, attends Chi ldre n 's World Learning Center and loves baseball, movies, and football. Our thank s to Larry Chapman and Double Diamond Stable for graciously providing the horses in the stable ' s beautiful , natural se tting at Lory State P a rk. Special thank s to Ron Williams and Sandra Stille for gettin g up so earl y to get the horses ready. Double Diamond Stable is a great place to go for trail , breakfast , & dinner rides or for a party or wedding.

Thehuge demand for housing is creating the need for new housing developments. By Sandra Cowan and Linda Roesener

Providing for our future with a new Fort Collins High School, page 30

26 BUSINESS The People Who Make Fort Collins Tick Get to know a few key people who are shaping our community. By Ashley F. Ryan

30 ECONOMY Fort Collins, A Land of Promise Our community is forging solid economic growth for the future . By John Clarke

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38 LIFESTYLE Living The Lodge Look Rustic comfort and charm beckon in this eclectic mix of furnishings and decor from an ealier time. By Linda Roesener

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"That's our city hall and fire he Union Pacific train labored station, answered Whedbee, "finto a stop amidst clouds of ished in 1888." steam and a rattling of cars at The young man looked at the the station in Fort Collins, handsome two-story brick buildColorado. It was a bright ing. It was made of red brick and spring day in May, 1904. A young, well-dressed man was crowned with an elegant tower where a bell hung to sound the stepped off the train and looked alarm whenever there was a fire. about. A short distance down the The carriage made a left turn at the platform stood an elderly gentleman. His intersection of Walnut and Linden face was seamed with the lines of many years, and he leaned slightly on a cane. Streets. On the northwest corner stood a massive structure. The newcomer crossed the platform and "That's the Poudre Valley Bank," spoke to the old man. "Are you Mr. Benjamin Whedbee", he observed Whedbee. "It was built back in 1882 by Bill Stover and Charlie Sheldon. asked? Quite a building. It cost them $32,000. "That I am, Lad," answered the old They brought the vault in from Denver. man, "You look like your father." You should see inside. They have two "It was very kind of you to meet me,sir," said the newcomer. teller windows with six lights of plate "Think nothing of it," said Whedbee, glass set in the railing with brass wickets. They went all out!" shaking hands,"''m always glad to wel"I used to," nodded Whedbee, "but so come new folks to town. Especially The building looked like a bank, even many new folks have come to town in when he's the son of an old friend. Now without the big carved sign that said,'BANK,' right under the cuppolo the last few years that I kinda lose track. come along and we'll get you into a that sat atop the third floor. There must be four. .. maybe five thouroom at the Tedmon House." sand people in Fort Collins nowadays. " As the carriage reached the end of The newcomer picked up his bag and Linden Street where it intersected with "When did you come to Fort Collins," followed Whedbee to the front of the staasked the young man? Jefferson, the young man could see the tion where a surprisingly elegant carriage "1863," said Whedbee, "It was upTedmon House on the corner across was waiting. stream of the river a few miles, near "Climb aboard, son," said Whedbee, Jefferson. It was a beautiful building. Laporte. Prettiest place you ever saw. I "next stop, the best hotel north of Built in 1880 by Bolivar Tedmon and his Denver!" wife, the hotel was a three-story structure with 65 rooms. The carThe carriage rolled away from the riage that had brought them there station and onto Laporte street. The "We have the best little town from the train station belonged to hooves of the horse stirred up little you ever saw here in Fort Collins. the hotel and was provided for the clouds of dust as it plodded along. We're progressive. Why we have a comfort of the guests. The young The carriage crossed College university, a sugar beet plant and man helped Benjamin Whedbee Avenue and turned down Walnut the best farmland in the world here. down from the carriage, and they street. As they passed by pedestrians went inside. Lots of opportunities ... " on the street, everyone seemed to On the first floor, beyond the turn and speak a greeting to the old registration desk, was a baggage man. called it Pleasant Valley. There wasn't room, barber shop, sample room for "Howdy, Mr. Whedbee; how you feelany of this here then. The army didn't travelling salesmen, a dining room with ing today?" move the fort till after the flood in '64 two chandeliers and the kitchen. Brussels "Mornin', Uncle Ben, lovely day don't washed 'em out. Then they moved here carpets covered the stairways and halls. you think?" where the city is today. Been lots of After the newcomer had checked in and Benjamin Whedbee smiled at all and changes." taken his suitcase to his room, he returned greeted them with a wave of his hand. "What's this building over here," to the lobby. Whedbee disengaged him"You seem to know everybody, Mr. asked the newcomer? self from the conversation he had been Whedbee," said the newcomer. 12 Fort Collins Style Magazine

having with the desk clerk and joined the young man. "I told the clerk I wanted to give you a little tour around town, and he's gonna let me use the hotel's carriage. I'm not as spry as I was once, so you can ride in style. Besides, the town's gettin' so big you can't just walk across it in five minutes like you used to be able to." As the two were leaving the hotel, the young man remarked that there was a drug store in the building with Stover's name on it. "Yeah, Old Bill's into everything around here, banks, cattle, farming and this drug store. He even has one of those new telephone machines that he's got hooked-up to his house on Willow. I suppose soon that our city will be traversed by a bewildering maze of those wires." The two climbed back into the carriage. The newcomer carefully helped old Ben Whedbee get aboard. "If you don't mind me asking, sir," the young man said, "how old are you?" "92-years-old ... this year. Let's go." The carriage crossed Jefferson and went back down Linden Street. As they passed by the Poudre Valley Bank and waited while a team of mules pulled a huge wagon filled with sugar beets down Walnut Street, Whedbee pointed to the building sitting on the corner diagonal from the bank. "That's the Miller Block," he said. The Miller Block was a solid looking sandstone building with two stories. In the middle of the building was an ornate, carved stone slab, set at the top of the top of the building. It said, F. Miller Block, 1888.

Tedman House with hack, 1884.

going at it, hot and heavy, ever since. Every time one of them builds a new bank building, the other one has to top it. This is Franklin's new bank. He got ~ Montezuma Fuller to design it ~ for him and had it built seven ~years ago, in 1897. It's a beau~ ty. Sometimes I think we ~wouldn't have so many nice ~buildings if those fellows ghadn't been so competitive." ~ "These buildings are so 5: solid," said the young man, "Where did all the stone come from to build them"? "Lucky thing about that," answered Uncle Ben. "Those mountains over there give us all the stone we need. High quality stuff, too. See that funny shaped mountain?'' He pointed to the west. "We call that Horsetooth Mountain because the rocks at the top are shaped like teeth. In the valley below there's a little settlement

Whedbee's eyes twinkled as he said, "Frank didn't really finish the building until 1891. Guess it doesn't matter very much; nobody will ever know the difference anyway. It used to be a saloon down there at the other end of the building where the department store is now. But we passed prohibition for the town in 1896, and old Frank had to ~==================!'I close up. He used to call his "... There's a future here. place the 'Sample Room.' I Sooner than you think Fort Collins don't know who he thought he was kidding. But that is going to be a city that building cost him $30,000 to people know about. build. You know it has a two We're modern! Heck, this is 1904!" story brick outhouse? Only one in town." The horse clip-clopped its way south called Stout. There's a quarry there. They don't take as much out as they used to, on Linden Street toward Mountain A venue. At the end of Linden, on the but a few years ago the railroad had over corner of Mountain, was a stunning red a thousand men working up there. They stone building with carved columns and took out red, white and grey sandstone, a central archway over the entrance. granite and marble. Shipped it all over "This is Franklin Avery's First Nathe country. We had the materials close at tional Bank," said Whedbee. "Years ago, hand, so we built all these buildings and Franklin was in business with Stover and our homes with native rock. It ought to Sheldon at Poudre Valley Bank, but he last for a long time. We aren't just buildbroke off and formed his own bank about ing a town the easiest way we can, son. 25 years ago. Those fellows have been There's a future here. Sooner than you think Fort Collins is going to be a city that people know about. We're modern! Heck, this is 1904!" As the carriage with the two men turned west of Mountain A venue, Whedbee stopped the horse in the middle of the intersection with College Avenue. There was a large red sandstone water fountain there and Whedbee let the horse drink. He turned in the seat and pointed back at the corner. There was an old wooden building on the corner. "I opened my mercantile store there in 1873," he said. "It seemed like a good place for a store. I figured that most of College and Mountain before street cars. 13

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Classics II 'c4ll Hallows Eve"

the growth would be in this direction. Unfortunately, some of the early settlers who had built businesses in the old part of town thought that this would hurt their property values. Its been a sore point in town for 30 years. I've no idea how it'll turn out. Maybe someday they'll tear down my old store and put up something else." Whedbee gave the reins a snap and the carriage moved off down Mountain Avenue to the west. As they approached Mason Street and the end of the next block, the old man pointed out an old cabin-like structure near the corner. The building seemed out of place and dilapidated among all the modern buildings the young man had seen. On the front of the cabin was a sign that said, "Paint Shop ." "That cabin was Auntie Stone's place," said Whedbee. "It used to be the mess hall for the officers at the Fort back in '65. Later Auntie Stone used it for a boarding house. But she died a few years ago, and the cabin hasn't been of much use since. There's been talk that it'll be torn down soon. Shame. I think its about the only building left from the time of the old Fort. We oughta save it." The horse stepped over the railroad tracks in the intersection of Mason and Mountain and continued West. It was clear to the young man that they had entered the residential section of the town. There were homes and trees lining the street on both sides of Mountain

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Avenue, which was a wide street indeed. "Why are all the streets so wide here", asked the newcomer? "Franklin A very's idea," replied the old man. "He was a surveyor by trade before he came here and got rich in banking. He helped do the platting for the Greeley Colony. Then he came over here in 1871 and laid .out the streets for

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of a sturdy residence, built for the ages. On the porch sat a man and a woman . Whedbee waved and called to them. "Afternoon, Franklin," he said, "How are you and Sarah doing today?" "Good afternoon , Uncle Ben ," an swered Sarah A very. "What's the occasion?" ''I'm giving this young fella a tour of our town. He just came in on the morning train. His father's a friend of mine." "Say Benjamin," said Franklin Avery, "I want to talk to you about your building there at the corner of College and Mountain." "What about it," answered Whedbee? "I was thinking that it might be just the place for a new bank building," said Avery. Uncle Ben just shook his head and popped the reins of the horse. "Man just doesn't know when to quit. That bank building he has isn't ten years old yet and already he thinks he ought to build another one," he said to the newcomer. "Bye," he waved, "Gatta be mavin ' on. I "ll talk to you about that some other time." The A verys waved goodbye and the carriage pulled away. Whedbee turned south on Meldrum street. The street was 1993-'94

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a dusty, unpaved, rutted thoroughfare. The few homes on the street were modest and small. It was clear that they were reaching the end of the main part of town, rural farms dotted the landscape to the west and south. The old man went just a block and turned left on Oak street and they proceeded to the East, back toward College A venue. "Just one more stop," said Whedbee. "I want you to meet our mayor." "Who's that," asked the young man? "Name's Doc P.J. McHugh. He lives in the castle down the street there." They crossed College A venue and went one more block east. Standing on the corner of Oak and Remington Streets was a large, three-story home that did, indeed, look like a castle. It was the home of Doctor McHugh who was in his second year as mayor of Fort Collins. It was contructed of the, now familiar, red sandstone and there was a turret-like tower that rose to the roofline in front. Behind the home was a large carriage house that Doctor McHugh had converted to Fort Collins' first hospital. Benjamin Whedbee pulled up in front of the house and the young man helped him dismount. "Gotta see the Doc about this arthritis," he grumbled. "Come on along, I'll

introduce you." Doctor McHugh met them at the front door. "Afternoon, Benjamin," he said. "How are we feeling today?" "I'm an old man," snapped Whedbee, "Whaddya expect." "Well, come on in and let me take a look," answered the doctor. "Who's your friend?" Introduction completed, Whedbee turned to the newcomer and said, "I hope you enjoyed our little turn around town." "Very much, sir," said the young man. ''I'm sure I'm going to love it here." "Well, you'd better," said Whedbee. "We have the best little town you ever saw here in Fort Collins. We're progressive. Why we have a university, a sugar beet plant and the best farmland in the world here. Lots of opportunities for a young fella to make a name for himself." "''ll try, sir," said the newcomer. "Why don't you take the carriage back to the hotel yourself," said Uncle Ben. "I've got some business to discuss with his honor here. If you get lost just ask anybody. Good luck." "Thank you for your kindness, Mr. Whedbee," said the young man, "I'll be seeing you again real soon." "Good enough," said Whedbee, "Better hurry along now. Those clouds above look like they might dump some rain." Phil Walker is a Fort Collins native who has an avid interest in what is happening in the city today and a keen interest in our historical past.

• The following day, May 20, 1904, Fort Collins was hit by the largest flood of the Poudre River in history. A wall of water 14 feet high rushed through the flood plain destroying over 150 homes. It washed out every bridge between Fort Collins and Greeley and did more than a million dollars in damage. • Benjamin Whedbee, Fort Collins' first mayor 1873-79, died in October, I 910 at the age of 98. • The Tedman Hotel survived until 1909 when it was demolished to make room for a new train station for the Union Pacific. • The old fire station and city hall continued to be used until 1959 when it was sold and became a hardware store. In 1988, it was rennovated by a private party and restored to its original condition of 1888. • The Poudre Valley Bank became the Linden Hotel and served as a hotel for many years. Today the building is empty and numerous plans for its rennovation have been put forth even though none of them have gotten underway. The building is on the list of historical landmarks. • The Miller Block has been restored and is now a part of Old Town Square. The two-story brick outhouse was torn down in 1948. • The A very building is now also a part of Old Town Square and houses the Stone Lion Book Store and Alpine Arts Gift store. • The Auntie Stone cabin was saved from demolition and is currently on display in Pioneer Plaza at the Fort Collins Museum. It is the only remaining structure that has survived from the time of the original Fort. • The Avery House is now a city landmark and is open to the public for tours and private parties. • The "House of the Mayors", once owned by Doctor P.J. McHugh has been beautifully stored and is now a private business... a fishing fly shop. • Franklin A very did, indeed, purchase the Whedbee building at the corner of College and Mountain where he erected a magnificent, white marble building for his First National Bank in 1909. It was demolished in 1963 and the Columbia Savings building was erected in its place. • The young newcomer did, in fact, return the carriage to the hotel, but his whereabouts thereafter are unknown.

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their children Elliott and Ashley) are prime examples of consumers looking for a home in this crazy market. They have been searching since February for a home in the $100,000 to $130,000 range. On several occasions they found a house only to be the second in line to buy. They also spoke to a contractor who told them he could meet with them in September- a tough situation since they need to be out oftheir rented home in July! Bill Neal, president of Wheeler Realty and owner of First Mortgage Corporation of Fort Collins has some interesting

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many of those years only 350 to 500 building permits were issued per year. Now, as dollars are more available (the lowest interest rates in 20 years!) and buyers are beginning to spend more, Fort Collins real estate is suddenly bursting at the seams. There are not enough homes built and ready for the home buyers who are looking for houses in increasing numbers. Purchases are at such a rapid pace that local realtors feel like they haven't had a good day unless a home is sold on the day it is listed! Pamela and Gary Gall (pictured with

insight on what is happening right now in Fort Collins. He is currently the president of the Fort Collins Board of Realtors, is the transportation commissioner of the 5th district (Larimer County and Greeley) and says , "We are in a housing cycle reminiscent of the 70s. Construction is at 5-percent growth and this year, we will have more building permits than last year. There is more demand, more buyers than we presently have inventory. This is creating pressure for new home building and will also increase appreciation of existing homes."

looking for houses in increasing numbers. Purchases are at such a rapid pace that local realtors feel/ike they haven't had a good day unless a home is sold on the day it is listed! Gary Gall, manager of Target Marketing of Colorado, and Pamela, a customer assistance rep for HSI Health Plans search in vain for a new home. Their oak "Lodge Look" livingroom furniture is from the Bassett Legend Collection courtesy of Larrabees.

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An interesting fact though , is that while we tend to believe the current growth is mostly driven by outsiders relocating to Fort Collins, in actuality, 80-percent of the homes purchased in Fort Collins recently have been by people already living in Fort Collins - first time buyers, those moving to step-up housing, and older baby boomers whose children have left home are down sizing or readjusting their home size to personal lifestyle changes. Chris McElroy, president of The Prudential, McElroy -McCoy Realtors, and president-elect (1994 term) of the Colorado Association of Realtors, states that in , " January 1992 things just popped - big sales due to low interest rates and a huge demand in the market. We still have one to three years of high demand coming." We must be cautious though, he adds , "Our population is not that of the 70s and we must control growth carefully." Gus Williams, president of ColdwellBanker, Everitt and Williams, concurs with Neal and McElroy." I think we have several years corning of active buying. Because of this , we're seeing a lot more home building and new developments ," he says. Relocation from other states and/or movement with incoming businesses is also helping to drive the current development frenzy. The overall growth and improvements within the entire state of Colorado are also encouraging new people to consider moving into 'the community. The positive feelings toward the new Denver International Airport and its location are bringing people into our area. The strong scientific community at Colorado State, and the spin-off companies that have grown from that same community, are drawing top-notch people into our community. National firms, such as AnheuserBusch , Hewlett-Packard, Woodward Governor, and NCR have helped to showcase the area as a strong regional business location. Several national financial corporations have gotten approval to buy into Colorado banks (Norwest, Key Bank, BankOne.) All this growth impacts all dimensions of our city. Tom Peterson, Director of Planning for the City of Fort Collins, says "Fort Collins is a regional market , which serves the economic communities of southern Wyoming , western Nebraska, and eastern Colorado. People come to shop at retail locations and enjoy meals at the abundant choice of quality restaurants." Because of this, our local economy is stronger, another factor which leads to increased home purchases. Bruce Biggi, a research planner for the City of Fort Collins also feels that the

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creation of new jobs is a bypeople from both coasts but product of the current growth especially those from the east in Fort Collins. "The universicoast who think that space is part of the western lifestyle. ty spurs a lot of growth in biomedical research, engiAlso, people who have lived here for a number of years neering, high tech sciences, just don't want to be so close and environmental consulting. The people involved with to their neighbors. Many baby boomers are returning to the these companies like what Fort Collins has to offer as a type of home on a large lot in which they grew up - for the community for both work and sake of their own children family. They choose to live in this comfortable environmore space, open areas, lakes ment." and ponds. Alan Cramer, owner of Lou Kinzli, co-owner of Kinzli Real Estate, says "Our Property by Owner adds that urban growth area will there is an increasing number expand within the next five of people who are able to work from their home moving years. And we will see more Nordic Homes is building this expansive home in the Orchards at north-eastern growth . into our area. "They like the Clarendon for the Parade of Homes. Alas, it is pre-sold. Anheuser-Busch bought Colorado lifestyle and want to live away from high crime rates, stress, north, so many buyers no longer have a buyers desire? The opinions are mixed. stigma against that area. There currently and pollution. However , a few things are certain. is a shortage of homes with 3-10 acres. I "The biggest problem , right now , Resale houses in the $75,000 to think we will see that loosening as severseems to be that the overall real estate $100,000 range sell almost immediately, market in Fort Collins is stressed: rentals al new developments progress." drawing them out of the rental market. Most of the new developments are are extremely hard to find; many people Purchasers for these are generally first semi-custom or custom homes. are afraid to sell because they are contime buyers. Many step-up buyers, who Assertive, conscientious buyers want to cerned they will not find another home to are purchasing in the $150 ,00 to have a more active part in the decision buy; and builders are backlogged - they $250,000 range are looking for larger can't keep up with the current making process for their home adding sized lots, acreages and views. Realtors demands. " their own desired features. For many it is and the city planners feel that these largJust what is it that these active home their "dream home," and they want their er, open spaces are a major draw for

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home to have a comfortable feel that fits their personal lifestyle and not necessarily anyone else ' s. They also want their home to be a haven away from the stresses of work. Judy Nelson , vice-president of Jim Nelson Construction, Inc. suggests that pricing should not be your initial priority when you are building a home. Instead she suggests "working with a builder you trust, who truly has your best interests in mind, and someone who continually stays in touch with you. If you look for this in a builder, you will get the most for your time and money spent, and you will enjoy your home long after it is brand new." Overall, most real estate firms want to see continued growth in our area , but they also want to see careful growth. Gene Vaughan, owner of ReMax First, contends that , " Fort Collins is progrowth, pro-economy, pro-industry. The community as a whole, and planners and developers must maintain the quality which drew all of us here and use care in the types of growth . It's easy to lose quality when dealing with quantity. " Carl Nelson , partner with NelsonLindholm Builders, and a broker/partner at the Group Real Estate firm, adds, "The percent of growth, now being experienced in Fort Collins, is the healthiest any community could enjoy." With this kind of growth, city utilities can generally expand easily , although currently there is some backlog with new construction. What can developers do about the need for new housing? Plenty, and most of them are proceeding with new developments. Developments in the southwest, southeast, and northeast have larger sized lots for those people who are looking to purchase in the $120,000 to 300,000. Gary Nordick , president of Nordic Construction says, "The Harmony Corridor is providing a perfect residential area with over 1000 acres being developed reasonably within the current city infrastructure." Within that corridor alone, over seven separate developments are evolving. Several new developments are providing new homes east of Timberline Road on both sides of Horsetooth Road. Locations southwest of Taft Hill Road continue to grow. Because the list of developments is ever changing, we can not list every development, but representative examples of the current housing development purchase opportunities and their price ranges include: • Miramont, 150 acres west of Lemay, south of Harmony , east of Oakridge. Being developed jointly by Nordic Construction and Wheeler Realty with

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cost $55 ,000 to $100 ,000 and most homes going up are in $250,000 to $350,000 range, with custom orientation. Quality also seems to be an incredibly important aspect of recent northern Colorado developments. All the builders are taking great pains to maintain the quality look and feel that everyone desires. For example, Ptarmigan, which is developing just east of the Windsor exit off 1-25, caters to the upper end buyers - 112 acre homes from $220,000 to

-percent of the homes purchased in Fort Collins recently have been by people already living in Fort Collins - first time buyers, those moving to step-up housing, and older baby boomers whose children have left home are down sizing or readjusting their home size to personal lifestyle changes.

$400,000 and patio homes from $165,000 to $220,000. Hersh D . McGraw, president and manager of Ptarmigan says they are "now considering and will always keep in mind, high end quality - prime attention to placing houses on lots, overall exterior and interior look of the home, and close review of the landscaping." The price range which seems to have the fewest candidates is also one in which there are an increasing number of willing buyers. This is the $75,000 to $120,000 price range. Many first time buyers qualify for this price home, but there are few available. It is more difficult for builders to put up homes in this price range while making some profit. The costs for lumber, even in the last six to eight months has gone up tremendously which in turn causes the home price to also go up. Gary Nordick suggests that "the city planners and area builders must continue to work together to set up quality developments that can meet the needs of these buyers." Many builders are addressing this problem, including Woodcraft Homes with their Woodridge Development, The Prudential, McElroy McCoy Realtors who have purchased ground for a new development of 90+ homes in the low $100,000s; Jensen Homes, building in Quail Hollow for $100,000 plus; and 23 1993-'94

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being developed by Storck Development at Southridge. Most of their buyers are older, empty nesters, or those without children who want the amenity of a nearby golf course (which still provides the feeling of space without the upkeep) while having nearby retail and shopping outlets. For some of those buyers, their home here is a second home, usually a summer home. These people are willing to pay for complete maintenance service so they have time to enjoy the nearby recreational opportunities. Realtors and developers seem to be combining to address the problem of housing in an improved fashion, but how is our city addressing this activity and what are the plans for future growth? Well, Fort Collins seems to be on top of things as well. What we are seeing happen in city growth today began with a major community strategy plan of community directed goals and objectives implemented in 1977. These are constantly being amended as part of a larger vision. Neighborhood shopping continues to be a major portion of all developing areas as are neighborhood parks and schools. Both Tom Peterson and Bruce Biggi affirm that our city continually addresses and acts on growth managment using the primary tools of zoning ordinances, land development guides, capital improvement programs, and urban growth area agreements. There is an

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intergovernmental agreement with Larimer County stating the duties of each principality. Each is then responsible for and performs it own functions best. The city also has requirements with regard to residential units per acre allowed which helps maintain our quality of life and helps the city keep control of its infrastructure costs. They also rely on neighborhood park plans established when major areas are platted, the 1977 Strategy Plans, and up through various public input such as "Challenge Fort Collins" which looks at trendbending projects aimed at high quality of life maintenance. The city's challenge over the next few years is tremendous. They must forecast how to retain the things that are important to Fort Collins, while planning and implementing growth programs. And how are lending concerns coping with the increased consumer purchasing? They do see a lot of purchasing, they work long hours, the appraisers are backlogged, but it seems to be a plus for everyone involved. FBS Mortgage has more of a staff than they have ever had before, have increased their computerization and decreased the amount of paperwork involved in loans. There is readily available construction money, refinancing money, and first mortgage money. Because of lower rates more people are able to qualify for loans. Ron Martin , manager of FBS Mortgage feels the rates will stay low at least for another year, but he cautions buyers not to be too greedy and lose perspective. Rea Boyd, president of Central Bank also feels the rates should be stable for the next year and finds that financial instititutions are more active than in a long time helping consumers acquire loans. Our city seems very busy as these substantial new areas are developing. As residents of Fort Collins for over 20 years, both writers have seen much of the ups and downs of real estate growth in our community. It is truly refreshing, though to see the positive goals and implementation of those goals by local developers, real estate agencies, and financial instititutions. Let us all hope that today's current boom continues, but in a stabilized mode that provides positive community growth while we maintain the quality of life which we all hold so dear. Linda Roesener is managing editor of Style publications and a partner in ADS. Sandra Cowan is a free lance writer and owner of Cowan and Company, a marketing/consulting firm.

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Ann Azari

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Sitting in her spacious living room sipping a cup of tea, Ann Azari does not seem like the mayor. Neither is her hair frazzled nor her house unkempt. However, when she begins sharing her passion for the city of Fort Collins and her interests in employment issues and information accessibility, I know I'm sitting across from the mayor. She sits forward in her seat, her voice raises a decibel, her eyes sparkle with excitement and concern. She's a woman destined for politics, a woman with too much energy to keep under wraps. Ann has Jived in Fort Collins since 1963. She has five adult children, three of whom live in northern Colorado. When I ask her what drives her, she answers quite simply, "I Jove community development. Fort Collins gave (my husband and me) a chance to build a home. I'm personally vested in this community. It's part of me, my family and my neighbors. " For the past twenty years, Ann has been active with community organizations and boards, ranging from The Women's Center to the Red Cross. In the late 70s, she began working for the Larimer County Employment and Training Services, and from that position she was recruited to work for the Governor's Job Training Office. It was during those years that Ann became passionate about the need to develop highly-skilled and high-paying job opportunities . Ann's personal philosophy is that people who enjoy their jobs and earn enough to be self-sufficient are much more motivated to contribute to their community. "I question whether work has to be a sacrifice," Ann says. "Work needs to be something that you care about so that you are internally motivated to do a good job." First elected to City Council in 1989, Ann recently won Fort Collins' mayoral race. Her vision for the future is a sophisticated, technologically-advanced Fort Collins that retains its small town atmosphere. She believes that strengthening Fort Collins ' distinct neighborhoods will help to do this. "Northern Colorado has the potential to become the premiere place in Colorado," Ann insists. But if it's really going to be first class, we'll need a strong community fabric where everyone belongs."

For someone who has only lived in Fort Collins for two years, Dan Gasper's involvement with our community is outstanding. He sits on the Board of Fort Collins, Inc., is a member of Challenge Fort Collins, acts as a Trustee for the Northern Colorado Community Foundation, and participates on a number of Task Forces in the Poudre R-1 schools. He hosts breakfast and luncheons for community residents and business people, and he sponsors fundraisers for the Boy Scouts and other service organizations. Some people might think that Dan's involvement is all just part of his job as the president of Norwest Bank. In fact, Dan's involvement is all just part of who he is. ''I'm active in volunteer work," Dan declares , "not out of a sense of obligation, but simply because it's fun. Part of life for me is getting satisfaction out of helping others." Energetic, enthusiastic and extremely down-to-earth, Dan is not what one expects from a bank president. He doesn't spend his day surrounded by money, numbers and calculators, but instead spends his time meeting with customers, training his employees and keeping himself updated on current banking trends. He describes his primary responsibilities as president of Norwest as developing hi s employees and understanding our community. Dan sees Fort Collins as a city in a transition : a friendly , traditional city with old-fashioned values, such as honesty and trust, that is struggling with its identity for the future. "I think that the process of discovery is a good journey, but we've got to make the right decisions ," Dan explains. "There is an incredible amount of energy and a willingness to give in this community. Unfortunately, a lot of that energy is diluted because we are all moving in different directions. If I could change one thing in Fort Collins, I would get us all on the same track so that our energies were working together rather than working against one another." Working energy is something Dan never lacks. His personal work philosophy is to "give them more than they expect." This probably translates at times into more hours, but for Dan that' s okay. He loves his job and he loves helping others, and those two ingredients have given Dan a perfect recipe for success and happiness.

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Fort Collins is a community with style. We are also a community with substance. There live among us many educated, ambitious and highly driven men and women who contribute much of the energy toward improving the quality of life for all of us. Whether business people, civic leaders, educators, grass-roots organizers, health care practitioners, non-profit directors or small business owners, the people of Fort Collins care about our community.

Mike Hauser

Bill Neal

"Making a Difference" is what has driven Mike Hauser since he first began chamber work in 1969. Recruited to lead Fort Collins' Area Chamber of Commerce in 1987, Mike works hard to improve the business climate and opportunities in our city. His responsibilities as president are to provide direction to the Board and to act as liaison to the community. He focuses his energy on improving customer service and relations, and he has developed customer feed-back forms to track and measure customer satisfaction. One concern Mike has for Fort Collins is what he sees as the City's inability to reach decisions. "We are all trying so hard to reach consensus," he states, "that consensus becomes the goal and we have no energy left for the real task. I think the City of Fort Collins has nothing to complain about but is frustrated because we don't know where we are going and how we are going to make important future decisions." Listening to Mike carefully formulate his answers to these questions, one might think he was hired because of his abilities to consider all sides of an issue and build consensus. However, his commitment to community service shines through as his number one priority. Moving his hands as much as his mouth, he shares his vision for the future. "I think too many people get up every day wanting to know what the world will do for them. I would like people to wake up wondering how they can make a difference to the world. I think that can happen, and I ask your readers to pause and think about what our city would be like if 90,000 people got up every said and said, 'I'm going to do something good for Fort Collins today."'

Bill Neal didn't always work in the real estate business. He began his career as a city planner in Greeley, but after a few years came to a realization that "most of the energy and creativity comes from the private sector in the development process." So in 1976, he became a private real estate developer, and in 1984 he bought Wheeler Realty. This year, Bill was elected as president of the Fort Collins Board of Realtors. The Board of Realtors is a 535 member trade organization that concentrates on policy direction and consensus building within the industry. As president of the Board, Bill's job is to give the organization leadership and to act as a liaison between the members and the Board of Directors. Bill focuses his professional energy on new homes and residential developments. He feels the success of his company and co-workers depends on their ability to build long-term trusting relationships with clients. "For most families, buying a home is the single largest financial decision they will ever make," Bill says, and the philosophy behind Wheeler Realty is to make that decision easier. In discussing the growth of Fort Collins, Bill gives the city credit for doing a remarkable job. He cites a recognition given a few years ago by the John F. Kennedy School of Government to Fort Collins for being the best city in the country at managing its growth. Bill identifies what he sees as a positive paradigm shift in our community's thinking about the future. The business sector has begun to realize that a healthy, non-polluted, well-preserved environment means good business. Thus, we are seeing cooperation between businesses and environmental groups. An example Bill gives of what this cooperation can lead to is the Natural Resources Area Initiative passed by the voters last November. Bill hopes that this type of coalition-building will continue throughout the future, for he strongly believes that only by moving together toward a common vision and leaving our personal agendas behind will Fort Collins remain the "very special place it is today."

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We at Style magazine have identified some of. these c~ring and influentia! Choice City. citi~ens. . Through individual interviews, we have delved mto their backgrounds, thetr ~o~al contnbu~ion~ and their visions for the future. Most importantly, however, we have learned ~bout th~ir mternal motJV~tJOns and personal philosophies of success which have enabled them to achieve their dreams and bwld toward a better tomorrow.

Karna Kruckenberg Schafer

Walta Ruff As one of six finalists for Colorado's Teacher of the Year Award, Walta Ruff is a source of pride for the Poudre R-1 School District. An English and Humanities teacher at Poudre High School since I 972, Walta has dedicated her career to teaching young men and women communication skills that will carry them throuahout their lives. But beyond those skills, b Walta teaches her students integrity, civility, tolerance and respect. She demands high standards of excellence and an intellectual curiosity, and she models in herself the behavior and attitudes she expects of her students. For Walta, the most immediate challenge facing public education today is "figuring out how to meet the demands of the voting public to provide more services with fewer resources." Already at Poudre High School, the faculty are meeting to discuss next year's budget cuts and restructuring. One such restructuring will dismantle academic departments, as we know them, in exchange for an interdisciplinary approach to teaching that will hopefully prove more relevant in today's students' lives. . . Walta is supportive of much of the change happenmg m education today. She agrees with something that she first heard as an undergraduate: "Public education should be on the trailing edge of culture." To Walta, this means that in a democracy, institutions like education must follow the demands of the people. For if the people follow the institutions, the institutions will not represent the needs of the people, and we will no longer have a democracy. What this results in, however, is a feeling that our schools are always playing "catch up." If Walta could bring about one change in our society it would be to make people more patient "because then education would have a chance to work itself out in a systematic, orderly manner." She acknowledges that it is our civic responsibility to challenge, question and demand change from our schools and other institutions. However, she would like our culture to learn when to back down and give room enough for the process of change to succeed.

Poised, articulate and intelligent, Dr. Karna Kruckenberg Schafer is a role model for today' s career-oriented young women. She has an undergraduate degree in nursing, two master's degrees in special education and nursing, a doctoral degree in special education, and a curriculum vitae pages long. Appointed Interim Chief Administrator of Poudre Valley Hospital in a politically charged atmosphere last December, Kama meets the challenges facing her with grace. She believes her most significant challenge. is to "maintain a balance" between what needs to occur mternally at the hospital, such as patient care and staff development, and what needs to occur externally to the hospital, within the entire Northern Colorado region. There exists a areat nationwide cry to reform health care, and Kama believes that the 90s must be a decade of effective interaction between hospitals, doctors, home care agencies and rehabilitation services in order to achieve "true joint planning and delivery of services." "Health care in the 90s will go beyond collaboration," Kama predicts. "We must build effective linkages with all of our partners, and by 'effective' I mean that there's a two-way understanding of the complexity of the organizations and individuals involved." Kama feels that her commitment to health care, her high energy and her ability to look toward the future have helped her throughout her career. She finds change and the challenges it brings to be exciting. She believes that to be a good manager and a good leader, one needs to be able to effect change. But effecting change, to Kama, does not mean that she alone makes change. It means that she helps others to bring about change. She explains, "I like to see myself as someone who sets the stage for the staff to make those changes for which they are responsible."

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Ashley F. Ryan is a free lance writer living in Fort Collins.

Stu Van Meveren

Steve Spanjer

First elected as District Attorney for Larimer and Jackson counties in 1972, Stu Van Meveren knows what it means to be in the public eye. He has played his role in several elections, countless media interviews and numerous criminal trials. However, during this interview, Stu seems a very private man. He is proud of his accomplishments, and his commitment to his community comes across strongly, but he is not a politician. I think he would prefer to be left alone to do his job, without so much attention from the rest of us. Stu moved to Fort Collins 26 years ago and went into a general practice defending people charged with criminal conduct. After awhile, however, Stu realized he'd rather be on the other side of the court room, prosecuting criminals and enforcing state laws. Stu believes that his success has resulted from his leadership abilities. "If you as a leader in an organization," he explains, "work hard, operate with integrity and communicate freely both within and outside the organization, the people working in your office are going to operate in the same manner. One reason we have been successful in our efforts is that this office operates as a team and as a family." As District Attorney, Stu has increased his office's community involvement and has developed a more proactive approach toward getting at the root of our community's social and criminal problems, which he believes to be juvenile delinquency. He played an active role in getting Larimer County Partners off the ground, which is now in its fourteenth year, and he contributes time and energy to Team Fort Collins and the D.A.R.E. Program. Stu would love to see children off the streets and in schools or at work, becoming productive citizens. But, keeping kids out of trouble requires a total community commitment. " ... to teach kids responsibility, respect for the rights of others, discipline and self-esteem. This would result in all of our kids being law-abiding, productive citizens. It may take a community effort, but that's the only long-term solution to this criminal and social problem."

Steve Spanjer has built a beautiful and spacious home for himself and his family. He can also build one for you. He and his wife, Barbara, own Spanjer Construction Corporation, a custom home design and building company started in 1978. A graduate from the University of Northern Colorado with an Industrial Technology degree, Steve has been building homes in Fort Collins for 23 years. He takes great pride in his craftsmanship and client relationships, and when asked why he builds homes, answers with enthusiasm, "I love to build things, and houses are just fascinating to me. I think I'll do it forever." Steve remembers growing up with a strong work ethic, and he believes this ethic is what drives him today. "It's like this in-bred drive I have to always do better and accomplish more and more. I am always taking classes or going to seminars on how to run a better business. I just can't help it." This inner drive is probably what led Steve to be elected as the president of the Northern Colorado Home Builders Association. He is extremely proud to be a part of the Association and he enjoys the contact it gives him with other area builders, who he considers some of the finest home builders in the state. In 1992, the Association built a home through the donated labor and materials of its members. The home was then sold, and the net profit of $70,000 was given to the Make-A-Wish Foundation for children with terminal illnesses. Steve would like to see more Planned Unit Developments going up around the city. He thinks these developments are well integrated with their surroundings. To him, Fort Collins is a beautiful city, and he remarks on how many of his out-of-town friends and relatives notice how much pride people take in their homes here. As a home builder, Steve likes to see that pride. After all, he works to help people build their dream homes, and as his company's brochure says, "It's not just a house, but a home."

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ECONOMY

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The single common thread that weaves its way into the opinions of those who know best is that our economy is blessed because of its diversity.

ould it be that Fort Collins is poised to see growth and economic expansion blast the Choice City into the ionosphere of wealth and prosperity? Is euphoria about to overtake the business community as the local economy becomes the hottest thing since the Shelby Cobra? Well, euphoria is not exactly the word to describe it, but there is definitely an upbeat feeling among the financial gurus in northern Colorado. Our town has always been better off than most other places when it comes to economic vitality. We seem to avoid the monetary firestorms that ravage other parts of the United States. We are finally out of the awful dollar doldrums of the recent past. Prosperity is about to pounce on us again. THE BLESSING OF DIVERSITY The single common thread that weaves its way into the opinions of those who know best is that our economy is blessed because of its diversity. We have a wondeiiul mix of manufacturing, retail, service businesses, professional consultants, government agencies, and the educational anchor of Colorado State University. "We' re insulated from a lot of economic problems that occur in the national economy because we ' re pretty diverse," explains Dave Armstrong, president of Century Bank. "Many place s, especially New England and California have economies that are boom or bust. Our largest employer, Colorado State, is stable and our other large employers, such as , Hewlett-Packard, AnheuserBusch, Woodward Governor and NCR, are stable as well." TO GROW OR NOT TO GROW? Like it or not, growth is a major industry in Fort Collins. New construction pumped an estimated $250 million into the local economy in 1992. That amount includes peripheral costs such as architectural design, interior design , home and commercial furnishings, real estate commissions, financing costs, and marketing expenses. The venerable CSU, undisputed champion of financial stability, spent just over $300 million in 1992. If growth stops, Fort Collins will suffer a significant economic hardship. Our community has disagreed on the subject of growth since my great-great grandfather homesteaded outside Berthoud in 1880. There are those who want to bring in new companies to insure economic viability, while others decry the urban sprawl that such growth creates. Those who complain about growth want to curtail the efforts to bring in new businesses. They want Fort Collins to remain as it was when they moved here. This group is concerned that the newly arrived commercial enterprises will bring with them more people to pollute our air and congest our streets. Air pollution and traffic congestion are always the number one and two concerns in quality of life surveys. Another point of view says the Fort Collins area is a desirable place to live and that people will move here whether we want them to or not, because they enjoy the quality of life ( concidentally , the same reason tho se opposed to growth came to our area.) Many of the community 's new arrivals do not have jobs before they come, and it is vital to provide an expanding job base through economic development to insure we can provide the most basic quality of life benefit - gainful employment.

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Paradise can become the pits if you are unemployed. New jobs with new companies mean that more of our young people will stay in town and enter the work force. Many sad parents have seen their offspring move to other parts of the state or country to find a substantial job. Some say it is possible to continue with the high quality growth that has occured here in the past by continuing to attract good people and companies to the Choice City. As the battle goes on, one thing is certain, growth and its related business activities are a major element in the economy of Fort Collins. ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES "The first quarter of 1993 has been extraordinarily busy with new businesses interested in Fort Collins," according to David Everitt, president of Everitt Enterprises. "As the saying goes, 'everything is coming up roses,' we're seeing growth in existing companies and new companies are interested in moving here," he added. The last mega-employer to come to Fort Collins was Anheuser-Busch, but Everitt is quick to point out that the infrastructure is in place, especially along Harmony Road Corridor, to handle additional big deals. Unfamiliar names like Periogiene, Summit Biotechnology, Photonic Detectors, At Home Professions, and Campbell Developers will soon become common as these enterprises, which have recently relocated to Fort Collins, continue to contribute to our community. Periogiene is a company that sells periodontal equipment imported from Denmark; Summit Biotechnology distributes biological serum products worldwide; Photonic Detectors manufactures the scanners that read prices in grocery stores and is also on the cutting edge of photo voltaic technology; At Home Professions markets correspondence courses; and Campbell Developers is an investment development group. Ed Stoner, executive director of Fort Collins, Inc., a local economic development organization, points out that these are just a few of the new businesses to come to Fort Collins over the past few years. Stoner adds, "In the past, I could only predict 1-2 years in advance. Now, I can look out to the next 6-8 years and see a pattern of job growth that will sustain economic viability in Fort Collins." RAMPAGING RETAILING Retailing is on the rise in the Fort. We have seen many new stores spring out of the ground along South College Avenue. Best Buy, Toys-R-Us, and a planned

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ShopCo will join the legion of national chain stores that already make our city a regional shopping mecca. It is no wonder that the city's sales tax coffers show double digit increases month after month. Jack Gillum of the Foothills Fashion Mall reports that the mall is over 90% leased, and during last Christmas season, it was 100% occupied. In his opinion, "Fort Collins is poised for real steady growth". When asked about the common criticism that retailing doesn ' t pay a living wage to its workers, Gillum responds by calling attention to the many students who live in Fort Collins. For the most part, they are not the primary bacon bagger in the household and it is important to provide them with an opportunity to work as they pursue their educations. Gillum likes to stress that the business people who are successful are the ones who work hard and creatively. He points to Del and Robin LeBlanc, owners of Delfannies Restaurant and tenants in the mall. "They both put their heart and soul in that business and that is why they are so successful." OLD TOWN CUTS IT Another area of our city to become more prosperous is Old Town. Five years

ago, only 40% of the space was leased; that number is currently at 95%. Since its completion in the mid 1980s, Old Town has had a tough time financially, but that situation began to change in the last couple of years. The project was built originally by Gene Mitchell's Old Town Associates for $20 million. The city, through the Downtown Development Authority, participated by

large chunk of downtown Fort Collins. Old Town had been managed by Foxfire Property Management for many years. In 1992 Foxfire and others formed an investment group which bought the property so it is again under local ownership. Old Town was purchased for a fraction of its original cost and CNA took a bath on the deal. However, CNA was paid $1.8 million dollars out of the original project cost to lend their credit to the bonds. According to Brian Soukup, Foxfire president, Old Town was minor compared to some of the larger projects CNA has wound up owning in other parts of the country. THE HOUSING CHALLENGE Foxfire is also involved in managing a myriad of rental units in the city. According to Soukup, "Developers are starting to talk about building additional apartments, but until rents increase another 10-20%, the numbers don't work." The rental housing vacancy rate is currently 1/2 of 1% and that is causing many people to abandon the idea of renting and take advantage of the current low interest rates to buy a house. Anything under $100,000 sells within a few days, sometimes before a for sale sign can be erected. Soukup says, "All indicators show peo-

Like it or not, growth is a major industry in Fort Collins. New construction pumped an estimated $250 million into the local economy in 1992. building the parking garage on Mountain A venue and developing the Old Town Plaza in the middle of what used to be Linden Street. The project was financed with Industrial Development Revenue Bonds that were backed by the CNA Insurance Company of Chicago. When things didn't lease as expected and the developer couldn't make the bond payments, the CNA people found themselves owning a

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ple are showing a big interest in Fort Collins." He is also excited to see that quality projects are being built in the city. In talking with Jerry Allen of Nordic Construction, developers of the very popular Clarendon Hills area, it is apparent that the market is strong for new housing in the $200,000 to $500,000 range. Nordick and several other builders are very busy filling the vacant lots in Clarendon with high quality, upper middle class housing. LOCAL GOVERNMENT DOES ITS PART The City of Fort Collins is in the middle of the Choices 1995 projects that were approved by the voters. Major street construction on West Prospect and Timberline will recycle tax dollars into the economy and the construction of a new senior center will be the crowning achievement in this series of public improvements. There is talk of a new performing arts center, to be built in concert with CSU. The Poudre R-1 School District is continuing to build schools with the $107 million that was approved by the voters several years ago. The new Fort Collins High School and a new junior high school will come on line in the next few years. Dennis Sinnett of Sinnett Builders has been involved in several of the school projects. He comments, "I see things staying pretty strong in the public sector and the private sector will pick up, especially banks and office buildings." BANKING Choice City banking has undergone some major changes in the past few years. One of the most dramatic was the acquisition of United Banks of Colorado by Norwest Banks of Minneapolis. As a

every bank in the country - it happened all over." Credit was tightened by more restrictive underwriting requirements and the weeding out of bad loans as well as the Norwest requirements for the buyout. The change of United to Norwest may not have accounted for the entire $64 million drop in loan money, but a case can be made that it had a major effect. By comparison, from the end of 1990 to the end of 1992, First Interstate Bank only reduced its outstanding loans from $190 million to $186 million. First Interstate Bank was purchased by a local group, led by bank president Tom Gleason, who proudly announces, "1992

condition of the buyout, United greatly reduced its outstanding loan balance and tightened up on its loan standards. One report places their end of 1990 loans at $162 million and end of 1992 loans at $98 million. That's a drop of $64 million and much of that money had been used by local businesses. Jim Davis of Norwest points out, "outstanding loans were reduced at almost 33

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was the best year in the history of our bank for deposits and earnings." He sees 1993 as looking just as good. Gleason mirrors the reflections of other bankers as to the increased scrutiny of bank examiners because of the S&L problems. One major change is that appraisals of the properties that secure loans must be done by approved appraisers. Also, the value of many properties had to be written down to better reflect the drop in market value. Most knowledgeable people in real estate agree that the Savings and Loan crisis was brought on by the devaluation of the real estate that secured the S&L's

loans. The United States Congress, through the Tax Reform Act of 1986 dealt a deadly blow to property values across the United States and Fort Collins was not immune. It makes sense when you think of the antonyms, pro and con. What is the opposite of progress? You've got it, Congress! The past several years have seen the dumping of properties on the real estate market at well below their replacement cost, but according to Larry Stroud of Miscio and Stroud, "the days of the steals are gone." In fact, the market needs some additional good quality institutional block space. The need for more commercial space should return in almost all sectors, except retail strip centers. Commercial real estate has seen the bottom and is coming back. 1992 saw the last of the Resolution Trust Corporation properties, from the savings and loan collapse, sold back into private ownership. Tom Byington of First Interstate Bank South explains, "The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Act of 1991 allowed the U. S. Treasury to lend money to the deposit insurance fund to provide money for bank failures." As a condition of the funding, the U. S. Congress also instituted new supervisory reforms and more consumer protection

as well as changing equity to asset ratios for banks. As a result, Byington believes that bank regulators are, "micro-managing the banking system." President Clinton has recently changed some of the rules under which banks operate. He has loosened the appraisal requirements and encouraged bankers to make loans based on the character and reputation of the borrower

and not solely on financial condition. Fort Collins bankers hope that these changes will make borrowing easier for their customers. PARADISE FOUND The Front Range of Colorado has a unique blend of climate and geography that make it a great place to live. We enjoy four distinct seasons and yet don't have frigid winters or scorching summers. Dave Armstrong said it best, "Our climate is tremendous - our golf courses don't close for the winter."

The mountains to the west provide recreation, water, solitude and a source of adventure. Three million people a year come here from other places to enjoy the mountains. All Choice City residents need to do is head west and nature's abundance is at every hand. Years ago, a friend who is a photographer was driving across Wyoming as he headed to his home in the East. He decided to take Highway 287 from Laramie to Fort Collins as a short cut to Denver. As he dropped down into the Poudre Valley from the state line, he thought he'd found paradise. With the majestic Rockies on his right, the rolling Plains on his left and the green, lush valley at his feet, he knew he would have to return. Within a few months, he and his family had moved to Fort Collins and opened a studio. This story has been repeated over and over as new residents find their own paradise here in the Choice City. It is a blessing to live in this Land of Promise and when the economy is strong and vibrant, we are twice blessed. John Clarke is a local photographer and past city council member who writes often for Style Magazine. He has an avid interest in the economic workings of our community.

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or the record, Fort Collins Inc. is the recognized economic development authority for Fort Collins. It was founded in 1986 by the business community and is funded by organizations such as the Board of Realtors and the Automobile Association. It has the support of the city and Colorado State. The principal is this. If Fort Collins is going to inevitably grow, then that growth should be the right kind of growth with emphasis on clean, environmentally sound, high tech companies offering a valuable long-term impact on the community. Presiding over this business powerhouse is Fort Collins native, Ed Stoner. Ed will sit and quote facts, figures and projections in such quantity that it would impress Alex Trebek. And the track record of Fort Collins Inc. is impressive: •Since it was founded in 1986, Fort Collins Inc. has brought 31 companies to Fort Collins. 28 of these companies have arrived since 1990. •The average employment of these companies during the last year was 36 employees, of which 85% were hired locally. •This means that in the past seven years Fort Collins Inc has been responsible for creating over 1000 new, primary jobs for the city. The average annual salary for these jobs is $32,000. •For each primary job that is created more jobs are spun off. The National Chamber of Commerce says that the spin

off is 6 to 1. Ed Stoner is more conservative and believes that the number in the city is more like 2.6 to 1. Nevertheless, the number of new jobs that have been created is remarkable. Perhaps one of the biggest successes in 1992 was the acquisition of the national headquarters of the U.S. Soil Conservation Service. They relocated from Washington, D.C. and brought with them 120 new jobs. In addition, 11 other companies came to Fort Collins in 1992. But other companies have also been able to recognize the advantages of the Northern Colorado/Fort Collins connection. •Derby & Associates relocated it's company's headquarters from Amsterdam, producing software programs for circuit board testing equipment. •Ram Electronics from Long Beach, California, manufactures electronic igniters. •Raymond Lae Engineering from Buena Park, California, manufactures and fabricates environmental controls. •Genetype from Berkeley, California operates a lab specifically for research into DNA. •Seaton Publishing from Spearfish, South Dakota, relocated a distribution warehouse specializing in periodicals. •J ay-Tex Aviation, from Mt. Pleasant Texas, operates an aircraft and helicopter components distribution center. The future of additional new companies relocating to Fort Collins is astonishing. Some of the numbers that are being thrown around are staggering. In five projects that are completed, near completion and certain bets to be announced in 1993, new research, governmental and the anxillary industries that follow them will add about 2 million square feet of new high tech growth. In terms of jobs, this will amount to the addition of two new Hewlett-Packard sized projects. Best of all, these are clean industries with highly educated personnel. According to Ed Stoner, "The announcement of these new companies will set the stage for economic sustainability and direction for the next decade." Another plus to all this surge of new business in Fort Collins is that the current inventory of existing industrial buildings is nearly gone. This will mean that future companies will build their own facilities and that will mean more jobs for contractors and suppliers. Certainly Fort Collins, Inc. has been instrumental in getting these companies moving in the right direction toward Fort 35

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Collins. However, the final decisions of new business to relocate in the city is based on other factors. Companies know that in the current environment of business today, people have priorities other than just the raw job and the income it produces. Employees are asking questions and demanding satisfaction in areas having to do with the quality of life they can expect. In that respect, Fort Collins gives all the appearance of being the Valhalla of family living. Life-styles, education, and the cost of living are critical elements that are part of a company's decision-making process in relocating. The cost of living index of all American cities in the 4th quarter of 1992 is averaged at 100 and then individual cities are measured by this standard. For example, the cost of living index for New York City is 214.2, Los Angeles is 130.1. This means that these cities are much more expensive to live in than the national average. This has a profound effect on the wages that company's must pay in order to attract quality employees. The fourth quarter 1992 ACCRA Cost of Living Index for Fort Collins is 102.71. Companies see this and are able to include it in their recruiting models. Fort Collins has other compelling reasons to offer to prospective companies. Ed Stoner is able to point out that the air quality in Fort Collins is actually improving. Carbon monoxide levels in the city are half of what they were in 1987. This is in spite of growth with more cars and people to pollute the northern Colorado skyline. To a company thinking about relocating, this means that the city is aggressive about managing and reducing pollution. The Ed Stoner "School of Growth" is based on the fact that Fort Collins is his home town. He takes a realistic view of growth. If growth is something we are going to have to deal with, and he believes it certainly is, than that growth needs to be compatible with the type of town that he grew up in. He wants a recession -proof economy that is filled with 21st century companies that have a sense of community citizenship as much as the bottom line. For Ed, the bottom line IS to attract industry and business that we will be proud to have and will be proud to be a part of Fort Collins. Nice going, Ed. Not bad for a skinny kid who ran the hundred yard dash in 9.3 seconds when he was a student at Fort Collins High School. He's running even faster today.

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o you remember that great family vacation when you were nine? It was at that cozy fishing lodge, or was it that neat dude ranch, or a sunny seaside cottage. Well, whichever, that warm, fuzzy feeling is resurfacing in the form of the Lodge Look, inspired by past times, easy going times, those great feel-good times we all had as youngsters. It is a home furnishings style that brings people back to simpler times and endeavors to help them get away from the stresses of today into familiar comfort. Much of this decorative look arose from the designs and paintings of Bob Timberlake, an artist of American Realism. Timberlake's paintings gently surround you with feelings of rural America and of a slower time. You become a part of the picture for he has the extraordinary ability to capture the true essence and beauty of everyday things. Bob Timberlake is one of America's most renowned painters. His artwork uses the natural color hues of life to capture on canvas the reality of his subjects. His artistic interests range from the beauty of a basket of apples strewn with colored leaves to a retrospective of an old wooden home against the backdrop of a crisp winter day. Out of his "look at America," the Lodge Look has emerged. Timberlake explains his Lodge Look the best, "What I want to do is show a heritage of craftsmanship, which is really ours in America. We have a rich heritage of weaving, pottery, and furniture making right here ... " Lexington Furniture's book, The World of Bob Timberlake, states, "Though the celebrity status awarded Bob Timberlake is rooted in his skill as a painter, his talent for extraordinary character in commonplace objects sets him apart from most artists. The story Timberlake tells so well through painting may also be told through craft. "The World of Bob Timberlake includes not only collections of handsomely crafted utensils and furnishings, but also a deep appreciation for the process that created them. Tools for living were produced with the tools of tradesmen , many of whom should be thought of as artisans. Timberlake's homey and creative works and his love of all Americana have spawned a return to the eclectic mix of soft rubbed woods, bold and

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bright geometric patterns, leathers, and overstuffed chairs. And yet, this look doesn ' t stop just with fabrics and woods. It is encompassed in the overall design . Larry Tripp, Sales Merchandise Manager of Larrabee 's Home Furnishing Center, Ltd. says, "This look is the most fun I have had in 10 years of furniture purchasing. It is a mixture of looks with all of your favorite things. A look that helps you get away from the stress of life by bringing you back to a simpler time." Perhaps you are an avid fisherman and tie your own ties. With the Lodge Look, you can display your framed fish on the wall, have a ceramic fish-based lamp, and show off your ties and other favorite memorabilia beneath the glass inset of a display coffee table. You can enhance the look with a soft, woven rag rug and top your soft, forest green leather couch with a luxurious three-layer throw woven

in one of Timberlake's unique Americana designs. Because America's past is made up of so many cultures and facets, the Lodge Look can be a reflection of many arenas: a seaside cottage, a mountain lodge, a western or Indian cabin, a southwestern Old Mission , or the fishing lodge. Additionally, because of the rustic feel and the eclectic nature of the decor, men as well as women are participating in the selection of home furnishings. No longer does the man just go along to pay; he enjoys the style and is giving lots of input into final choices. Tripp says , "The response has been tremendous in northern Colorado. When we first put up our window display 18 months ago, we weren't sure how well it would sell. However, we have been pleasantly surprised with people 's purchases - The Old Mission look is the most popular here in Fort Collins. And we can ' t even keep in stock any of the reproductions of Frank Lloyd Wright's designs from Old Faithful Inn in Yellowstone." One of the particular beauties of the Lodge Look is that it can be everywhere 39 1993-'94

in your home - in furniture designs and much more. It moves into the kitchen and dining area with heavy thrown pottery, wonderfully bright stoneware patterns, and whimsical teapots and cookie jars in the shape of fruits or animals. You can enhance your home with the addition of superb bed and bath accessories including sensational Indian patterned bedspreads, quilts and draperies, bold earth colored towels and "Chaps" by Pacific Designs available at Pamela 's Bed and Bath, numerous unique accesadds a bright yet comfortable feel to the bedroom. sories. Pamela McClanahan and Renee and your own favorite accessories." Gehrig, owners of Pamela's Bed and Throws and afghans speak of home Bath are featuring much of these bright and hearth and have a place throughout your home. In the bedroom, they are perfect for snuggling under to read your favorite book. In the family room or living room they are perfect to keep cozy on a winter evening. Corinne Mutchler recently opened the Rocky Mountain Comfort Shop, in Estes Park, and is catering to all aspects of the Lodge Look. "People in Estes and other mountain areas see m to have more rustic styled homes. The Lodge Look really allows people to personalize their homes Indian and western looks in fashions for with their interests, making their home a comfortable sanctuary," she says. the bed and bath. They say that their response has also been wonderful from She is carrying more of the rustic the community and add "T he Lodge looks - lots of woven wicker, twig furnishings, and cast resins formed to look Look is built around good, basic fabrics that can be accessorized to look rustic to like antlers, along with Goodwin romantic. For the ru stic look , try Dakota ' s Bob Timberlake collection ; for a more rom antic look , go with lighter, softer fabrics and colors." It seems that everyone is moving toward that more comfortable feel for their home. McClanahan also suggests, "In your bedroom select a good-looking, basic bedspread or comforter in hunter green, burgundy or neutral. Create your own lodge look This fisherman 's cozy hideaway is part of the new Lodge Look Gallery with pillow s, rugs at Larrabee's Home Furnishing Center.

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Northern Colorado Cleans Up By Gary Kimsey

ack in the early 1980s, Frank Lancaster was known as " the guy in charge of the dump," an informal title that even his wife Jill poked fun about. Now he's the guy in charge of waste management for Larimer County. He ' s got respect - not to mention a first-class recycling center. Now even his 6-year-old daughter, Hallie, comes home from kindergarten talking about such environmental issues as pollution - and she brings along her drawings of people stopping pollution. A decade ago, most school children didn't even know the word " environment" existed. Nor were many taught that world-threatening problems are all too real. Once, the Larimer County Landfill was a place to avoid except for dumping your trashables . Now employees there give three to four tours a month to groups interested in recycling and other waste management issues. We speak differently now than we did only a few years ago. Our vocabulary is dotted with environmental words like " xeriscape," " water metering ," "backyard wildlife habitats," "water and energy conservation," "alternative transportation ," "ozone layer," and "curbside recycling," "river clean-ups ," and " threatened wetlands ," to name a few of the many new concepts that have come into being in recent years. In Fort Collins, we've seen the development of the Gustav Swanson Nature Area; Environmental Learning Center; Operation Osprey ; a Challenge Fort Collins effort to build a Poudre

River walkway and an environmental clearinghouse; the passage in November of a quarter-cent sales tax to buy and develop land for environmental purposes; and a current city-sponsored landscape study aimed at enhancing riverside opportunities. Welcome to an evolution-and, in some cases, a revolution- that has taken place here since the mid-1980s. Americans have been inundated and impacted by daily news about garbage barges that nobody wants , the destruction of rainforests, ugly water and air pollution, and an endless multitude of other environmental ills. Now we ' re in the midst of a watershed for the betterment of our local environment.

A decade ago, most school children didn't even know the word "environment" existed. Nor were many taught that world-threatening problems are all too real. No one can testify to that better than Lancaster, the county ' s natural resources director: "When the landfill came under my area of responsibility 10 years ago, people looked at me- even my wifeand said, ' You're going to be the dump guy?' Their reaction was that it was the worst job on earth. "I don't get that anymore. Now peo-

pie say to me, ' You're in charge of waste management? That must be an exciting field.' This change in their perception is one small example of how people are looking at our environment in a different light." It is evident almost everywhere we look. Take, for example, even a simple necessity that we need to perform our daily work: the laser-jet printers commonly used in offices and homes. The ink cartridge is recyclable, and there is a multi-billion-dollar national industry that has developed to handle the recycling of these cartridges. "This (cartridge recycling) is helping us keep waste out of our landfills," says Jim Amidon, office manager for Binary Data Supply , a Fort Collins computer supply firm that recycles cartridges. "And it has the added bonus of saving money for manufacturers and the consumer because recycled parts can be used over and over." This keen consumer interest is also seen reflected in our desire for better internal environments. Following a long evolution of anti -smoking sentiments, Fort Collins adopted a city no-smoking ordinance in the 1980s before long other communities . Then, on the heels of an early 1993 EPA report that says secondhand smoke is dangerous , we witnessed a surprising phenomenon: the emergence of complete no-smoking regulations voluntarily implemented by many local fine-dining establishments, along with numerous fast-food restaurants. On the heels of that revolution - yes, the se voluntary no-smoking policies occurred just as swiftly and surprisingly

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as any coup - Larimer County established a no-smoking policy for its offices and smoking was even banned from the clubhouses at city-owned golf courses. We are living in a time where the environment has at least one hand on politics' steering wheel - at least on the local level. Two environmentally prone candidates were elected county commissioners in November. The April city election revolved around environmental issues and no-growth matters; regardless of what they really thought, candidates were extremely cautious about portraying themselves as anything but friends of the environment. Finally, of all things, two environmentalists - one a devout Sierra Club member - were appointed in the spring to the county planning board, which historically has been the quarters for prodevelopment enthusiasts. The revolution and evolution are literally taking place in our streets and from home to home. The city of Fort Collins is trying hard to get motorists out of their singularly driven cars and into shared riding - car pooling. There are 1.6 million miles driven daily in Fort Collins by motorists, 70 percent of whom ride alone. They are the major contributors to our brown cloud. To counteract the pollution, the city started a Commuter Pool Program that has expanded into a regional service aimed at companies with more than 100 employees in Fort Collins, Loveland and Greeley. Businesses also receive tax breaks if they assist their employees with such matters as car pooling and buying bus passes. In our homes, we are undergoing an evolution of several sorts. Research has discovered that indoor air pollution is a

major contributor to illness, from minor colds to such life-threatening problems as cancer. Culprits are pollutants derived from cooking; heating; microbes and fungi; household and personal care products, formaldehyde from particleboard, some carpets and drapes, and plywood; and asbestos from spackling compounds and certain types of insulation. We are battling these harmful substances by removing them and watching what we purchase. Our penchant for heating homes with a romantic wood stove also has evolved perhaps dissolved is a better description, as city residents underwent a lifestyle change. A decade ago, Coloradans removed 1.1 million cords of wood from Colorado's forests, enough wood to build a two-foot-wide and four-foot-tall wall from San Francisco to New York. Now only a fraction of that amount is cut, and most Fort Collins residents have decreased or ended firewood burning, installed more efficient stoves, gas and burning fireplaces become much more cautious about putting firewood pollutants into the atmosphere. A city survey last year showed residents owned 14,000 fireplaces and 4,000 wood stoves-figures which decreased rapidly during the last few years as the

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city concentrated more on educating its citizens about the need to decrease air pollution. The effort appears to be working. City studies show a 50-percent decrease of wood smoke pollution from 1985 to 1990. The most visible example of environmental change in northern Colorado is the new recycling center at the landfill on South Taft Hill. The center was developed following a pilot recycling project by the city of Fort Collins and considerable interest expressed by that city, the city of Loveland and many of their residents. The center was opened in December as a partnership between Larimer County and CRinc., a recycling corporation that operates 16 centers nationwide. Opened in December, the center recycles aluminum, steel cans, plastic bottles, newspaper, corrugated cardboard, office paper, carpet padding, and glass. At maximum use, the center will recycle up to 25-percent of the trash dumped into the landfill. This will make it a financially stable operation, while helping to increase the life of the rapidly filling dump by another quarter of a century. The center has been a mixed success so far. This mainly is due to the cost of residents to recycle their waste. In Loveland, the charge for curbside recycling is automatically built into the wastepickup fee. As a result, about 90-percent of residents there recycle. In Fort Collins, however, residents are charged an additional fee, averaging about $1.50 a month, for trash haulers to handle recyclables. The Fort Collins recycling program has been phased in since late 1991. The only statistics on use that are available so far are for single-family residents. Of those approximately 22,000 residents, only 22-percent use the curbside recy-

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center. "Basically, recycling has reached a plateau. But once the public is more aware of it, we expect recycling to take off." Currently, the recycling effort is a money-losing or, in some cases, only a break-even proposition for trash haulers in Fort Collins. There is an irony here that can't be overlooked. The public has verbally supported the need for a recycling program for years, but now many of those same supporters are reluctant to pay for it out of their own pockets. However, there are indirect benefits that mostly can't be measured. People, in short, are at least being made aware of recycling. Eventually, that inroad into their psyche will prove fruitful, Lancaster suggests. He probably is right. Recycling will most likely be like the other environmental strides made in the last few years. They have come about slowly, "slower than the proverbial snail's pace," but they have arrived. Fort Collins is considered a bellweather city - where social and political changes typically occur before they spread nationwide. Our community is constantly striving to improve the overall quality of life, and as we move ahead as a community, an improved environment will continue to be of major importance. Gary Kimsey is a freelance writer living in the Poudre Canyon and a frequent Style contributor.

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FAMILY

PPEAL OF THE OLLINS ORT By Libby James

survey and is among the top five ore than 150 people inquire QUALITY OF LIFE. IT'S AN OFT about moving to Fort districts west of the Mississippi Collins every week, USED, ENCOMPASSING TERM. A WAY River. Poudre R-1 consistently posts higher SAT and ACT tests than the according to Tracy Wenndt TO EXPLAIN WHAT'S GOOD HERE, Colorado average, which itself is of Fort Collins Area WHAT'S DIFFERENT HERE, WHAT'S Chamber of Commerce. higher than the national average. A "About 70 percent of them call or growing number of private and APPEALING HERE, WHY PEOPLE parochial schools, such as Rivendell, write from California," she says. Spring Creek, and St. Joseph's, offer You don't have to spend much COME HERE. families alternatives to public educatime in Fort Collins to realize that the town is growing. New construction for their children. Higher education is also keenly tion is underway north and south of important to our community. town. In the foothills to the west, Colorado State University, with a houses are springing up on unlikely student population of 21,000, is the ridges and bluffs. New schools, nation's oldest land grant college restaurants, and shops appear almost and offers 7 4 undergraduate, 91 overnight. During rush hour, the graduate and I 0 professional protraffic on College Avenue is remigrams. Front Range Community niscent of the big city. College, the fastest growing comA little over a third of the people who now live in Fort Collins and the munity college in the state, offers associate degrees in four different surrounding area are Fort Collins or programs and makes it possible for Colorado natives. Everyone else is a graduates to transfer easily to CSU. transplant. Someone who came to University-sponsored athletic town because of work, school, or something less tangible ... because events, plays, lectures, concerts, and they liked the place ... because they more than 600 courses offered through CSU Continuing Education wanted to raise their children enrich life in Fort Collins. here ... for the quality of life here. Quality of life. It's an oft used, en"Local features." This family in search of a new home looked at compassing term. A way to explain scenery, opportunities for enjoying what's good here, what's different mountains, rivers and lakes, and here, what's appealing here, why recreation possibilities including an people come here. active city recreation program offerIn 1991 Fort Collins was included in a list of 300 selected cities in the ing classes, events, trips, and sports ranging from swimming and ice United States rated on liveability for skating to basketball, softball and a survey done by Money magazine. Fort Collins is on the leading edge in volleyball teams. The community In that survey Fort Collins was educational opportunities. has numerous city park recreational ranked 19th nationally and was also ranked as the number one city in which to live in the state of facilities that include lighted tennis courts, extensive playColorado. One family who moved from the East Coast several grounds, baseball/softball diamonds, soccer fields, and the EPIC center with ice skating and swimming facilities. years ago systematically identified criteria for their ideal town and found that Fort Collins best fit their needs. Their list Values. A town where they "fit in" was important to this family. Attitudes, lifestyles, churches, and volunteer organizations made included: A top-notch educational system. Expansion Management a difference. They were struck by the number of citizens showMagazine shows Poudre R-1 School District ranked 29th out of ing a real interest in their city by serving on boards and commis500 school districts in the EQ'92 (Education Quotient) national sions and in volunteer organizations committed to the welfare of 47

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others. They found residents with open and friendly attitudes. Social and cultural. Local musical and theatre groups and traveling companies that perform at the Lincoln Center provide first-rate entertainment close to home. There are numerous groups in which to become involved for those who have interest in pursuing their cultural talents. Numerous art galleries as well as talented artists find welcome homes in Fort Collins. The city also has a newly renovated museum. The city also boasts an extensive literary community of published authors. There is a wonderfully large city library along with the extensive Colorado State library system. And still, being only 65 miles away, Fort Collins is close enough to Denver for occasional dining out, entertainment, and excursions. Accessibility. Fort Collins/Loveland Airport has frequent commuter flights to Denver's International Airport. Interstate Highway 25 runs north and south four miles east of town and connects with east-west highways I-70 and I-80. Denver is 65 miles south. High quality health care. With a population of more than 91 ,000, Fort Collins is large enough to offer the latest medical

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more reasonable. Using an index in which the national average is I 00, the cost of living in Fort Collins was 102.71 in 1992, compared with 118.1 for Seattle, Washington, 131.7 for Los Angeles, and 113.7 for Rochester, New York. Terrie Martin and Terry Croskrey traversed 17,000 miles in 15 states before they settled on northern Colorado for their new home. Their list of needs and wants included a climate with four distinct seasons, a place where it was possible to purchase all they needed without travelling, and an attitude of acceptance of diverse races, religions and cultures. Before they chose northern Colorado, they checked out bookstores and churches in search of diversity of opinions and beliefs. It was important to this pair to know how people related to each other. They went into stores and observed how patrons were treated. Since their arrival less than a year ago, Terrie has found time to become a regular volunteer at McKee Medical Center and at Lincoln Elementary School in Loveland. Co-owner with Terry of Computerized Ventures, she puts in lots of hours creating and customizing fax retrieval and voice processing (mail) systems for companies. They brought their business with them from Anchorage, Alaska where they spent 12 years and developed a successful, cutting edge enterprise. "This place has everything we wanted," Terrie says with enthusiasm. ''I'm appreciative of the sunshine year round, of the farm fragrances that were missing in Alaska, and of all the opportunities for outside activities." Robin and Michael Gaudy and their sons, Scott 14, and Mark 11, transplants from Albuquerque, New Mexico, are celebrating their first anniversary in Fort Collins with no regrets. Michael, an environmental engineer, made a career change and took a cut in salary in order to raise his family in a small town with a superior quality of life. He commutes daily to Denver where he is a specialist in indoor air quality. Robin works as a teacher's aide for Poudre R-1. "This is a 'family-friendly' town," Robin says. "My kids enjoy the bike path, hiking, fishing and mountain biking. They are getting a good education in a good school system. The assistance offered by their realtor, Barbara Schneider, went a long way toward making them feel at home quickly, according to Robin. Patsy and Don Morris are returnees to

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an area where they lived for seven years before moving to Corvallis, Oregon for 16. Even though their children are grown now, they are pleased to be back in a climate where outdoor activities are possible almost all the time and the mountains are close by. "We notice lots of growth and change," Patsy says, "but this is still an excellent place to live. Other newcomers mention the friendliness of Fort Collins residents. They like it that people have time to pause and visit. That they will speak to a stranger on the street. For many, the 300 days of sunshine and year-round low humidity are big pluses. Rainfall is between 14 and 15 inches annually, making Fort Collins essentially a semi-arid area. Most years winter sunshine melts a snowfall within days, sometimes within hours. Lots of ski areas are within a two-hour drive, and cross county skiing can be as close as a nearby park. A system of bicycle trails around most of the perimeter of the city makes it possible to get away from traffic for rollerblading, biking, running, and walking. Hiking and mountain biking trails are as close as the foothills. Fishing and water sports addicts like the proximity of Horsetooth Reservoir and Poudre River. Environmental concerns are taken seriously by those who live in Fort Collins and city employees and elected officials. A major city recycling center opened in the last year and curbside collection has become commonplace. Fort Collins draws people who observe economic vitality as indicated by a 3.5 unemployment rate in the city. At the same time, commercial rental space and vacant land and development sites remain available at reasonable prices. Because such a high percentage of Fort Collins residents are not natives, the environment is one of acceptance of those who move here. Warm welcomes are the order of the day. Newcomers find that it takes nothing more than a desire to become involved in community affairs. The word is out about the Fort Collins area. It's a good place to live-especially to raise a family. That elusive phrase, "quality of life" encourages young families to settle in the area, and helps to perpetuate the values and attitudes these families seek.

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Backer, marketing coordinator. As a land grant institution, CSU is constantly involved in outreach programs and Continuing Ed's role is to "facilitate access to the university." They serve nontraditional students, and not just the typical ones either. Yes, Continuing Ed has a program for older students, offering support services for those who are 23 years or older. But Continuing Ed also serves younger students who want to or need to attend college on a part-time basis, very young students - elementary school age, and those students who just have a special interest and aren't seeking college credit. And, if you are engaged in a business, Continuing Ed will tailor a training program for your needs their site or yours. Backer cites the needs of the work force in the next century as a focus for many of their non-credit, certificate courses. In high

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access to the university, Continuing Ed will host the second Community Fair July 31 on the lawn of Spruce Hall. The day's activities introduce the fall noncredit courses and provide time for potential students to meet with advisors for credit classes. A common theme emerged in our conversations: Working in education with people who are involved in lifelong learning brings its own rewards. Backer asks, "What other field allows you to see the kind of human growth, personal growth, toward a goal?" Front Range is a people-focused institution. And a quick glance through their catalog shows that they mean what they say. Particularly interesting, because of it's different approach, is the Tech Prep program which serves as a bridge between the high school and the university, combining high school education with post-secondary education. Martin Perlman, of the College Relations Department, cautions that they are in the beginning stages, but the program is already receiving strong support from both business and educational communities. Offering a curriculum that parallels traditional college-prep programs in academic rigor, Tech Prep adds practical application of communication, mathematics, science, and technology. Students enter the program as juniors in high school and proceed through two years at the community college, finishing with skills in such areas as industrial and

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design technology, agribusiness, and medical career foundations. Currently Front Range fac ulty and area businesses, working with 14 school districts, are developing the four-year curricula. Barbara Sommermeyer, Front Range Assistant Dean of Secondary Education, says the key to Tech Prep success is its "linking " with the most exciting part of the concept being the "collaboration of higher education with secondary education which allows us to cut out duplication ." A recent Front Range and Colorado State University articul ation agreement, called " 2 + 2 + 2," benefits students by providing sequenced learning in the construction field from the junior year of high school through the senior year of college. Don ' t confuse Tech Prep with vocational training. Sommermeyer notes that the basis for the program is academic preparation with an emphasis on hands-on opportunities. In a recent article Eric Reno, head administrator for the Larimer Campus of FRCC, noted "I am still frustrated by my own educational experience that undervalued "hands on" and applied academic activities and promoted theoretical learning as the only test of an educated person." (Coloradoan, February 14, 1993)

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was 3 ,375 , up from 1,7 06 in 1989 . Overall growth for the campu s s ince 1989 is 193 percent- another bit of evidence that life-long learning isn ' t just a catchy phrase. At the Medical Careers Tra ining Center, Dr. Peg Morelli , Director of Education , looks forward to goi ng to work every day, and I venture, so do the students. Serving 115 students in three programs - medical assistant, medical office transcription , and phlebotomy technician, the Center offers specialized training with direct employment opportunities. Students may be newly graduated from high school or someone older seeking a career or a change. They may have a high school diploma, a GED , or a college degree. Sometimes, the students are those who haven' t found the traditional classroom to their liking and they approach this training with some trepidation. Watching those students "beam" as they receive their diploma is one of Morelli 's rewards . What appeal s, no doubt, is that from the first day of classes, the students are working directly with the "stuff' of their program. Dr. Morelli estimates that 30% of the students u se the Medical Careers Training programs as a foundation to seek additional training or a degree. The other 70% have a career focus offered at the Center. They want a job and that goal certainly fits the Center's mission " to provide programs for students to learn theoretical and practical knowledge needed to meet entry-level" requirements and to move students toward professional independence. Located in the Fountainhead Shopping Center on South College, the Center allows students to take classes at times that accommodate their work and child care needs. They choose morning, afternoon, or evening sessions. As the Center loo ks at increasing courses , Morelli notes that their goal is to train people in areas where work is available. Directed by Richard Laub, the center has doubled in size in one and a half years. Fort Collins, as a community, supports lifelong learning with a zeal. Consider the growth of Continuing Educ atio n, Front Range, and The Medical Center and multiply that by the myriad of opportunities for workshops and courses. Remarkable, isn ' t it that we never outgrow the need for learning? Carol Ann Hixon used to think of herself as a "professional student, " but now she knows that she, too, is a "lifelong learner. "

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Unlimited in Old Town Square. This studio offers expert dance instruction in a fun and relaxing atmosphere. According to Steve Lehti , manager at Dance Unlimited, the studio offers private and By Jane Slusarski-Harris group opportunities for those interested in gaining experience on the dance floor. After you've mastered the foxtrot and waltz, take a spin to Carolyn ' s Cuisine hy do people dance? Where on south Highway 287. Carolyn Benson do people dance? What do offers elegant, intimate evenings of dinpeople dance? These are ner and dancing for the 40+ age group. some of the many questions that are asked as an individShe feels that her business fills the niche left vacant by the close of The Safari ual makes their first journey Club. into the world of dance. For some peoAnother organization that emphasizes ple, dance has always been a part of their social dancing, but on a much broader lives. For others, spending an evening social dancing, or taking a dance class, scale, is Friends of Traditional Dance, or dancing on a stage can be somewhat coordinated by Richard Herrington. This intimidating. As a teacher of dance , I organization sponsors a variety of social have found that everyone can dance dance activities including , ballroom dancing, barndances, swing and big band regardless of their past experiences . I have also found that dance is a part of dances, Viennese waltzing, African every culture and, therefore, figures into dance, ragtime, contra dances, and folk everyone's background in some dancing. Friends of Traditional way. In Fort Collins, there are Dance is committed to finding numerous dance opportunities social dance events that are available , and the fun , uplifting, high community's interest energy, and satisfyColorado State dance program student, Amy C. Ha vens. ing to everyone. in these activities is Photo by William A. Cotton , Colorado State University increasing. When Other dance body. In addition to these functions , asked why they are motivated to dance, a groups and variety of individuals responded, "It ' s dance can also be a form of religious organizations that offer social, folk, and ethnic dancing include Storm Mountain fun , it's good exercise, it's a way to exworship, therapy , education , and of course, courtship! Folk Dancers , Square Dusters , Fort press my personality. I meet people and make new friends through dance." Collinaders, Diamond Cutters, Choice What are some of the different types of dance that a person can find in Ft. City Rounders , Moonlighters , Nothing Many people get involved in dance acCollins? The available dance opportunitivities in order to improve their health But Country Dance Instruction , Fort ties are tremendous locally and include and wellness. As a form of exercise , Collins Senior Center and Parks and ballroom, ballet, square dancing, tap, jazz, dance improves flexibility, strength, posRecreation, CSU Continuing Education, modern , country western, and folk/ethnic ture , muscle tone , agility , and poise. High Country Cloggers , Scottish dancing from a variety of cultures. Dance also helps to improve a person's Dancing, Aloha Hula Troupe, Dances of Country western dancing enthusiasts confidence and self-esteem. In many Universal Peace, and Grupo Folklorico can mosey on down to the Sundance ways, dance is an ideal integration of the Flor Antigua among others. The list Steakhouse and Country Club where you body, the mind, and the spirit because it could go on, but as you can see, if you actively involves the physical, the mencan learn the latest line dances, the twohave an interest in just about any type of tal, and the emotional self. Dancers are step, and the swing to the rhythm of live dance, there is probably a group in which considered to be both artists and athletes you can become involved. country music. because their training emphasizes creTo learn all the intricate steps of ballIn the area of concert or theatrical room dance you can study with Dance ative expression through the use of the dance many local groups offer training in 58 Fort Collins Style Magazine

ballet, modern, jazz, and tap dance technique and performance. Mountain Dance offers classes and performance opportunities for children, teenagers, and adults. Eleanor Ferrie, director of Mountain Dance, believes that students gain satisfaction, discipline, a sense of achievement, long term enjoyment, and a broader appreciation for the arts. During the summer, Mountain Dance offers a six-week daytime workshop for younger students, and evening classes with special guest teachers for teens and adults. Canyon Concert Ballet Company and School, heading into their 15th year, is one of the communities most established companies. They offer pre-professional programs emphasizing classical ballet and a variety of other dance forms. Randy Wray, artistic director of the company, encourages dancers at CCB to gain a sense of accomplishment, stimulation of the mind as well as the body, and an appreciation for the difficulty of the ballet art form. Junior and Senior companies, along with the men's scholarship program, offer performing opportunities throughout the year. CCB is perhaps best known for its annual production of The Nutcracker each holiday season, and looks forward to celebrating its 15th anniversary next year. Colorado Academy of the Arts is a performance oriented studio offering dance classes for youth of all ages in funk, jazz, tap, clogging, and dance and drill. Colorado Academy of the Arts

Canyon Concert Ballet 's annual production ofThe Nutcracker is always a sell-out.

emphasizes performance activities so students can experience the accomplishment of frequent performing. The studio also focuses on trendy , high-powered , popular dances that will help a student feel comfortable at a school dance. One of their troupes, Encore, made up of the

older students, is performing abroad for U.S. military groups. The Dance Connection is Fort Collins' contemporary/modern dance company and offers dance performances and classes in a variety of modern dance techniques. Events for the Dance Connection -o include a fall concert with -~special guest artists and ยงco-sponsoring of The ยงDance Sampler, a show8 case of northern Colorado

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8_performance opportunities ~and shows include: Dance ~Express, Aloha Hula !Troupe, Storm Mountain ~Folk Dancers, Grupo ~ Folklorico Flor Antigua, ~Flames of the Desert, El ~ Badree Belly Dance Troupe, GK' S Gymnastics and Dance, and Seven Oaks Academy . Check with each of the above groups for specific perforBalllroom dancing is enjoying a resurgence of popularity

mance types and times throughout the year. Over at Colorado State University, the dance program offers a comprehensive dance education for individuals with a variety of backgrounds. Students can major in performing arts with a dance concentration or minor in dance. The varied curriculum at Colorado State includes different levels of ballet, modern , jazz, and tap technique, along with courses in choreography, repertory, production, history , and teaching methods. Fort Collins community members can enroll in CSU dance courses through the Space A vail able program or Continuing Education . The dance program at CSU can also be considered a resource for those interested in finding out more about dance. Northern Colorado area residents and dance enthusiasts also have many opportunities to view performances and participate in workshops given by national and international artists. Produced by the Fort Collins Lincoln Center, dance companies who have recently traveled to the area include: Peter Pucci Plus , Gus Giordano Jazzdance Chicago, Ballet Met, Mark Morris Dance Group , and Nikolais and Murray Louis Dance. The Lincoln Center sponsors masterclasses and summer residencies with various dance companies, thus providing local dancers an opportunity to interact with fellow artists from around the world. Dance companies for the 93-94 series include : The Limon Dance Company, Doug Varone and Dancers, and Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre. At Colorado State University , the Fine Arts Series presents one or two dance companies during the academic school year. These companies give workshops , masterclasses and a culminating performance during their residen-

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A potential project for the FCDA could be the publishing of a Northern Colorado Dance Directory. It is obvious that there are numerous possibilities to get involved in the dance scene in Fort Collins . All of the organizations mentioned are very supportive of dance and are committed to encouraging a creative and energetic atmosphere. It is this commitment which is enabling Fort Collins to become a developing center for dance in the state of Colorado. So as you take your first step into the world of dance, remember, if you can walk, you can have fun dancing! Jane Slusarski-Harris is director of the Program in Dance at Colorado State University. In addition to her challenging and rewarding work at CSU, Jane is active as a perform er, choreographer and teacher in the Colorado dance community.

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and even Scottsbluff, NE. ack in the 60s Collins provides the shophad a population 30,000, the s for these communities in the same way that Denver used to provide for Fort big ticket items was u~ .uL~~路'":u customer wanted to on Collins. One of the reasons for this change has shop between several different been the infiltration of chain stores and dealers or brands, he had no choice but franchises. As long as people can go to to go to the "big city" of Denver simply several places to compare prices, they because there was not that much selecfeel comfortable making their purchase tion locally . And the selection that was . . . . - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - . from one of the local establishments . The myth that you have The myth that you have to go to the "big city'' for a large selection of high to go to the "big city" for a large quality products at competitive prices, selection of high quality products at competitive prices, at at least for those living in Fort Collins, least for those living in Fort is ;ust that-a myth. Collins, is just that-a myth. Compared to the 1960s, tion Electric has improved their se1,ection available was not the latest or most poptremendously. According to ular styles. Whether consumers wanted Manager Darrell Turman, to buy automobiles, home furnishings, Electric carries every brand a large appliances, home electronics or any today. " The same is true of Po other major purchase, then , as today, they wanted to know they were getting Valley Appliance. Their most sellers, usually in the price ra the best buy possible. That was difficult in the 60s when most stores canied only $2000 to $3000 each, are high end tom appliances such as Sub-zero one brand. erators, and Thermador an d Viki But today all that has changed. Our ranges. But even as little as two region has it all when it comes to purago there wasn't enough highchases - even the up-scale big ticket items. In fact the city of Fort Collins , demand to warrant carrying such with a population exceeding 90,000, has become a regional shopping mecca. Painted wood cabinetry depicts the beauty of People come to Fort Collins to shop from the Lodge Look. From Larrabee's Home Furnishings. as far away as Greeley, Cheyenne and 61 1993-'94

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when Ed Carroll started his car· dealership on north College, they sold Volkswagons exclusively. Over the years however, as their dealership and the demand has grown, they added Audi, Porsche, and Mitsubishi . Other dealers in town have much the same story to tell, with the final par·agraph being that in cars, according to Rod Perry at Spradley Barr Ford, "Fort Collins has about everything!" "Due to some franchise location restrictions , the only cars that Fort Collins doesn't sell," says Terry McLoud of Colorado Imports , "are the very expensive Infinity , Acura, Mercedes , Lexus, BMW, and Jaguar." However his popular Camry rivals the expensive sports cars both in luxury and price (selling for $28-29,000). With their leather interior, rear spoiler, gold kit and gold alloy rims , the Camry definitely comes across as upper class. The most popular sellers, overall , in automobiles right now are the sports utility vehicles such as the GMC Suburban, the Grand Jeep Cherokee, the Toyota Land Cruiser or the Ford Explorer. Almost every dealership in Fort Collins offers one type of sports utility vehicle, and despite the high price tag of $2540,000, they are selling so well hard to keep in stock. These •.,... .,,.. ., so popular because they have a sion that gives a ride like a car, still have the function and versatili pick-up and in most cases the ali ty of 4- wheel or all -wheel When you add perks of leather ,.·,.,,.,<nr and other luxury options, they bec:on1e the new status symbol. They demonstrate the trend among many Americans toward wanting the creature comforts in life, but not being willing to sacrifice practicality and usability. Since Fort Collins has almost the same selection in automobiles Thermidor Ranges from Operation Electric add an exciting new dimen· sian to cooking.

The selling price of a car depends on how many expenses they have and how much of a profit margin they want to make. "Since Fort Collins dealers are generally smaller than those in Denver," says Ellis, "they have fewer expenses and less overhead and so they need to make less profit." One luxury automobile available at Reynolds Olds that is a hot seller is the Cadillac STS (Seville Touring Sedan). This pricey $43,000 automobile is for those whose discriminating tastes lean toward heated leather seats with power lumbar support, an incredible 295 hp Northstar engine, and extremely smooth handling. In a continuing effort to maintain a

Ken Billings, general manager or Markley Motors says, "I see people coming to Fort Collins from Denver to buy cars because of the pleasant way they're treated. " He adds that Fort Collins dealers are more cordial to customers and they truly care about repeat business ; sale after sale r----------------------....., "I see people coming to Fort Collins after sale, rather than a one-time relationship. from Denver to buy cars because of the John Carroll at Ed pleasant way they're treated." He adds Carroll Motors concurs that Fort Collins dealers are more cordial with the importance of to customers and they truly care about positive customer satisrepeat business; sale after sale after sale, faction, stating that , "When people come into rather than a one-time relationship. our dealership , they're - Ken Billings, Markley Motors buying more than a car satisfied customer while offering comthey ' re buying a 3-5 year relationship with that dealer for service, parts, etc." petive pricing, Markley Motors is currently offering a new concept in merCustomers do come back to Fort chandising which is going great guns. Collins automobile dealerships because They have eliminated gimmicks and of the way they were treated, but they also come back because of the sound rebates on two of their most popular cars, the Buick LeSabre and the Buick pricing. Big city dealerships like to portray themselves as " volume dealers." Regal. Instead, they have taken a flat That is another myth. Gary Ellis, general $2900 off the manufacturer's suggested retail price and provide the cars commanager of Reynold s Olds says that pletely decked out - power everything whether you buy one car or 100, dealership pays the mP..-nf'i"Ni and loaded. Ken Billings calls them , "loaded cars with a stripped down price. At $18,999 and $17,999, (respectively) they are really hot sellers." Customer satisfaction and quality products at reasonable prices also drives the inventory selection of the home furnishing stores locally. They are also offering more and more luxurious upscale items and much more choice to the consumer. Maurice Shenk, director of design at Howard Lorton Galleries says, "With the variety of quality available in town, more more people are trying to keep business right here." Many ple feel a genuine loyalty to Collins and want to keep their here where it will benefit community. Larrabee of Larrabee's Home

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Furnishings Center states that Fort Collins furniture stores carry about 80% of the selection found in Denver's stores. "What you won't find," he says, "is the very expensive and the very cheap. Some places in Denver will sell you a 5-piece bedroom suite for $199, and other places will sell you a single item for $10,000. We don't have enough people in our area to support selling either of these types of products." What they do have available is beautiful high quality products at reasonable prices, and once again because of the desire to maintain customer satisfaction, Larrabee's works diligently at offering the most popular lines and styles of furniture. They recently opened a beautiful showroom featuring the "Lodge Look" furniture and accessories. This style, which is a return to Americana and the

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cause it is so durable and yet so comfortable. Leather may cost twice as much as fabric upholstery, but it lasts four times as long and is well worth the investment.

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HEALTH CARE

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o longer can we think of hospitals as remote, impersonal, stainless-steeland-green-walled institutions that just treat acute health problems and emergency victims. The changing face of the hospital of the 90's shows institutions that are still saving lives, but are also concerned about making health care more personal and less mysterious. Hospitals are evolving into facilities that offer services far beyond the traditional concept of "hospital." The new look for hospitals is more in keeping with the original meaning of the word "hospital," from the Latin "hospitalis," meaning, "of a guest." Hospital services are catering to their patients with the respect and consideration afforded to "guests" instead of treating patients as "victims." The new "patient-centered" philosophy includes encouraging patients to ask questions, explaining treatment options, directing to them the latest medical information, making their experience as comfortable and cost-efficient as possible, and educating them to maintain wellness following recovery. The mission of our area hospitals today, according to Mike Vogl, spokesperson for Poudre Valley Hospital in Fort Collins, is to influence positively the health and well-being of the people in Northern Colorado. "Our role is just as much to keep people healthy as to treat medical emergencies," he emphasizes. He sees hospitals as acting as the leaders in the community for development of a positive focus in health care. Acceleration of outpatient care services are one of the biggest changes hospitals are seeing. Economics have made outpatient care necessary, and technology has made it possible. Extension of outpatient services is one

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of the primary goals set forth by Estes Park Medical Center states Andrew Wills CEO of the facility. Hospitals used to be the only place where surgery could be performed, but now other alternatives exist, including home-care, physicians' offices, and one-day surgery facilities such as The Surgery Center. The hospital facility is now only one part of a community's total health care delivery system. "Hospitals as they exist today will become obsolete by the year 2000," comments PVH Board of Directors Chairman Robert Addleman, "Expanding from the traditional concept of the hospital as a place for extreme acute care intervention, accident victims, senior citizens experiencing multiple organ failure, the hospital is moving into more of an 'outpatient setting.' Technology is so phenomenal that procedures like gall bladder (which used to be a 7-day stay), and cataract surgeries are not as invasive." The hospital's role as "health educator" is gaining momentum in the 90s as well. A broader picture of "health" is needed, says Addleman, not just acute intervention. A more wholistic approach to medicine will be part of the hospital's orientation, encouraging people to accept responsibility for their own health care. Prevention and wellness programs are part of all of northern Colorado's hospital services, and are expanding each year. Classes to stop smoking, lose weight, exercise, eat better, and reduce stress are now a large thrust in communi-

ty outreach education. Organized support groups for people with medical problems are expanding as well. "Hospitals play a dominant role in teaching preventive actions," says Addleman, "For example, we can't treat acute illness and ignore nutrition. We have to educate people about nutritional values and discover the underlying rela-

our McKee Conference and W ellness Center is an example of our dedication to wellness and the informed consumer. WRL is a medical and health library designed for and open to the public," explains Charles Harms, Administrator at McKee. Although some metropolitan-area hospitals are struggling, northern Colorado

tionships to what causes problems." Northern Colorado hospitals are coping with the challenges of the 90s by offering some innovative services and facilities to meet the needs of the communities they serve. At McKee Medical center in Loveland, facilities include not only acute-care services, but complete diagnostic, outpatient, rehabilitation, transition, and home care services besides a health education conference center and library. In this conference center, McKee offers regular medical training for professionals, and classes in health education for the community. The conference-center facility houses a 3,725 square foot auditorium besides other conference rooms available for rent for outside groups for their special needs. The conference center was designed to promote and encourage cooperative efforts between the community and the health care profession. "The Well spring Resource Library in

hospitals are still expanding. North Colorado Medical Center opened a new wing in 1992 housing ortho, neural, telemetry, birthing units, besides single housing rooms. The single housing rooms afford more privacy to patients. "Patients that are coming in are sicker now," explains Kermit Huckabay, Manager of Community Relations at North Colorado Medical Center, "because most other services can be done for them as out-patients. They need their privacy even more now." The decor of hospital rooms is beginning to be regarded as important in a patient's recovery process. Rooms used to be as sterile as a laboratory with beds with bars and nauseous pale-green walls. The bathroom was down the hall and sometimes shared by a whole floor of patients. Hospital rooms are now often billed as "comfortable as a bedroom" with a mountain or plains view and a private bath. Even the old institutionalized "hospital ward" feeling on each floor is disappearing. McKee's patient floors feature no nursing stations, but keep all equipment and medication in the patient's room. Advances in technology has zoomed the potential of hospitals for diagnostic and treatment services in the last decade. Among new technological services offered is a home device that makes a "personal emergency response system." Me Kee Medical Center offers the community this service, prescribed by a physician, where a button connected to the telephone can identify a caller with name, physical condition, and "responders," friends or relatives that can be called for help. Most Northern Colorado hospitals offer advanced technology such as MRI, CT, and nuclear medicine imaging.

All regional hospitals are growing, in size and technologically, to meet the needs of patients.

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Northern Colorado hospitals can offer not only primary care to the communities they serve, but higher levels of care as a backup for smaller hospitals in the surrounding areas. More specialized services are part of these larger hospitals' role. Greeley's North Colorado Medical Center offers an air ambulance (Air Life of Greeley) service, used when time and smooth transport are of the essence. Their Burn Unit, the only one in northern Colorado, sees 60-70 critically burned patients a year with a team of burn treatment specialists. The hospital's Milk Bank sends mother's milk from donors to Denver regularly, which is then distributed across the United States to needy babies. Unique to Poudre Valley Hospital is a Wound Care Center, using fascinating bio-technology to assist diabetics and others that have wounds that won't heal. cardiac procedure called A "Angioplasty" is used at PVH now in emergency situations to stop heart attacks- it is used normally in an elective setting, but about 1/3 of the angioplasties performed there last year were emergency-based. PVH believes that there is evidence that this procedure is the most cost-effective way to treat heart attacks. Skyrocketing costs in health care (estimated at a 10% increase in the past year) have caused changes in the way hospitals provide services to patients. Hospitals are dealing increasingly with HMO's, PPO' s, and precontracting agreements with medical services to control costs, says Kermit Huckabay. HMO' s and other managed care organizations rose from the need to give people access to quality, cost-effective health care, and provide a range of services for pre-set monthly premiums. "People are in awe of what medical technology can do today - until they get the bill," comments Addleman of PVH. "Managed competition is most likely what will be coming out of Washington as part of the health care solution, and people will be folded into some kind of network. Through those networks they will receive discounts because of the purchasing power of that group," he says. With the concern over hospital costs as part of the expensive health care climate, hospitals are required to become more accountable for their services and charges. However, northern Colorado

hospitals maintain the philosophy that they have always been concerned with accountability for their services through regular insurance audits and by striving to insure that patients get what they are paying for. The mysteries of health insurance claims and payments can be overwhelming to patients, especially senior citizens who find themselves developing increasing health problems. McKee offers a free counseling service to seniors in need of help with Medicare, supplemental insurance, medical billing and claim filing paperwork. The consensus is that less money will continue to be available for health care spending, and one goal of national health care reform is to spend less money on health care. Hospitals are instituting programs that cut down on health care spending by providing preventive care. It is estimated that every single dollar of prenatal care spent prevents three dollars spent later for health care costs. The Prenatal Program at Poudre Valley Hospital is now in its fourth year of success. The program was created specifically to address the needs of the community, providing prenatal and obstetrical care to families without access to it. Originally it was started with a grant from a national foundation, but now an endowment is in place that will fund it indefinitely. PVH helped McKee Medical Center in Loveland start a similar program, "New Beginnings." Because of size and financial limitations, Estes Park Medical Center can not have all the extensive high tech equipment. However, Andrew Wills says, "We offer a more high touch facility focusing on high quality nursing." Both in-patients and out-patients will benefit

from the upgrades that are happening at the Center to provide more buildings for both local physicians and for visiting specialists. A governmental "saftely net" will have to be created for those who fall through the cracks and cannot afford health insurance. The biggest problem, according to Harms, is to get everyone covered or insured. "As physicians continue to close their doors to patients that can't pay, hospitals will still continue to see those people show up at the emergency room door, unless that problem is addressed by national health care reform," states Vogl of PVH. Poudre Valley Hospital's Emergency Department was replaced last in 1979, built to accommodate 22,000 emergency cases a year. Last year PVH saw 34,000 emergencies, and 45,000 are estimated for this year, based on population growth and changes in medical care. The cost of health care is a complex national problem, and hospitals and communities are waiting for administrative direction out of Washington. The solutions to the problem, however, seem equally as complex. "One trend is to even more aggressively control costs. To control costs the basis of the system needs to be changed. A lot of our decisions here follow national policies established by the government and insurance companies," states Harms, of McKee. More extensive planning and discussion needs to take place on our new health plan. I think this is even more complicated than the economy." Mary Herrick is a free lance writer living in Fort Collins and a frequent contributor to Style magazines.

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or those of us who have hit the 40s and beyond, when the work-a-day world gets to be a drag , the idea of retirement becomes very appealing. But if you're looking forward to those golden years when you sit back, do nothing and, as Webster defines it, "withdraw for rest and seclusion" or "remove yourself from active service," think again. Chances are you'll join those growing ranks of senior citizens who find that some form of work or activity is essential in prolonging health and welfare. Seventy-year-old Ruth Thuelin found that "retirement wasn't as great as I thought it would be." After 27 years on the job for a local physician, she retired and became a volunteer at Poudre Valley Hospital. Thuelin volunteered for so many hours, she was eventually offered a

job and is now a part-time employee in medical records. And she' s not planning on retiring again. 'Til keep on working as long as I'm able to work," she says. Her husband Arthur, who's 80, never really retired. He was the head mechanic for 53 years for Dellenbach . After a heart attack and a stroke, however, he did cut back to four days a week, but he looks forward to the work. "He needs to be with people daily," his wife says. Besides , she adds , age is a state of mind. "It's not how old you are, it's how old you feel." Working has kept them both young, Thuelin believes. "O ur health has allowed us to keep working and our work has probably helped us keep our health." Thuelin, when she's not working or traveling, also manages to find time to spend as an organist at St. Andrew's Church and as a volunteer for the Lincoln Center. The Thuelins are just two of the many seniors who have opted to continue working. That is likely to be the growing trend, according to AARP' s Business Partnership program manager , Joan Kelly. In a September, 1992, article in Nation's Business, Kelly said that many companies who cut back by offering older employees early retirement incentives have found that they lost not only some of their best employees, but some of the "company memory" as well. She says that "age is a different thing than it used to be. The 50-year-old of today is like the 35-year-old of 20 years ago. People are living longer, therefore , they' re going to be working longer." John Henry Peck, director of the Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), says that some seniors continue working because they need the money. "They just can' t make it on social security alone," he says. Last year, the Senior

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Employment Service helped 192 seniors find paying work. Some seniors opt for retirement from the job they 've held for many a year to seek out a second career as retiree Bill Weddel did. He spent 16 112 years as director of the Colorado State University Lory Student Center and then 14 years as the director of Conference Services. "I retired because I had 30 years under my belt and that was enough. It was time for someone else to take over, and I wanted to find other things to do ." One of those "o ther things " was as concierge of the University Park Holiday Inn , where he greeted guests for the next four years. But now he 's really retired, he says. But retirement for Weddel is, as with many other seniors, is so active that the volunteer work takes up as much time as a regular job . Weddel is active in the Slightly Older Adult Players (S.O.A.P.) theater troupe. He is on the board of directors for the Front Range Forum, which is an Elderhostel Institute program for lifelong learning. And, of course, he sings in the Foothills Unitarian Church Choir, is involved in a number of church related activities and he donates a couple of hours each week to the Read-A-Loud program at Olander Elementary. Weddel also serves on the advisory board for the Salvation Army. "The real joy of retirement is to have the time to explore and do those things you didn ' t have time to do in the past," Weddel says. The activity is also healthy, he says. "I go to bed at night and rest well because I've been busy during the day. At 65 , I'm not that old and I don ' t want my mind or body to become old. If you keep busy and interested you can keep the mind and body pretty sharp up into the 90s," Weddel believes. Retired furniture representative Bill Bidwell agrees. "Retirement is great!" He , too , believes activities to be important and so he volunteers at PVH. "We enjoy it. It's not the 90 hours a work week I'm accustomed to, but I still dedicate a portion of time _to working. It gets us out of the house and we feel we're making people a littler happier." Like Bidwell and Weddel, many seniors are offering their expertise and experience to the community: •The City of Fort Collins has around 500 volunteers who contributed approximately I 0,000 hours of work time in 1992. According to the City's volunteer coordinator, Suzanne Jarboe-Simpson, at least 50% of those are seniors. • Poudre Valley Hospital records 397

adult volunteers, 193 of whom are over 55 , says Nan Walters, supervisor for PVH's volunteer services. • The Volunteers in Poudre R1 (VIPS) program logs around 300 seniors, says coOI·dinator of volunteer services for Poudre R 1, Tara Zeleny. These seniors participate in the school system as tutors, as oneon-one mentors, or running the VIPS closet operation for collecting material s. Some have been trained and certified by the American Red Cross to work in the health rooms. • Base Camp, a before and after school age child care program for grades K-6, was created tlu·ough the efforts of senior citizen Yetta Rollin. The program is active in 14 of the area elementary schools and boasts five paid staff and 12 volunteers all of whom are over 55, says director Linda Preston. Two-thirds of that group are over 65. • On the rolls of RSVP, volunteers over

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"The real joy of retirement is to have the time to explore and do those things you didn't have time to do in the past," Weddel says. "I go to bed at night and rest well because I've been busy during the day. At 65, I'm not that old and I don't want my mind or body to become old. If you keep busy and interested you can keep the mind and body pretty sharp up into your 90s."

60 number 457 in Fort Collins, 411 in Loveland and 151 in Estes Park, says John Henry Peck. Close to 200,000 volunteer hours were contributed last year and Peck expects this year's count to be about the same. Virginia Beatty, who ' s 77 years old, has several reasons for volunteering in City offices. First she likes to be around people and she feels that her involvement makes her aware of how the city conducts business . ''I'm learning where my tax dollars go ," she says. Besides meeting new friends , she is "brushing up" her skills. Eighty-year-old Norman Cable also likes the opportunity for meeting new people which volunteering gives him. Cable is used to a lot of contact with the public, having served three terms on city council in Cheyenne, Wyoming. After retiring from council and from his regular job as an electrical sign manufacturer , he became the director of the Wyoming County Commisioners' Association and also taught pottery. He' s cut his hours back just a little since that

time, but still fills his time with hiking, fishing , taking photos, and writing his life history. And he puts in time as a volunteer at the hospital. "I get satisfaction out of helping others who have helped me," he says. "If someone can be helped through consolation or a kind word, I'm there to help them." Satisfaction is a big motivator for many volunteers , says Peck. "People want to help other people and do something meaningful. It prolongs life expectancy because it puts meaning in life. And because people are aware of what' s going on around them, they stay vital and alive." But seniors aren ' t the only ones who gain from the volunteer effort. "I think they provide us with a balanced perspective, " Jarboe Simpson says. She also admits that volunteer hours save the City money. "We can run programs where otherwise we might not be able to afford to hire all of the people necessary to keep the program going." Beatty also believes that an organization benefits from the hours donated

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by seniors. "They get ideas from older people who have the experience that they may not have," she says. Preston agrees and says she's seen the results in the Base Camp program. "The maturity and life experiences that they bring are so helpful when they are working with younger staff. And, many children don't have the chance to experience their own grandparents and these children get that added dimension." It is experience that Walters also values in her volunteers at PVH. "Past work experiences contribute a wealth of skills in customer service and human relations. The dependability they exhibit is, in itself, a priceless quality," she says. In addition, Walters says that senior volun-

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hat are we gonna do this explore, Marble offers good hiking , weekend?" seems to be an great fishing in the Crystal River and The appeal of traveling by often asked question. nearby lakes as well as camping. Fortunately, we live in ColTRAINS - Colorado has more cog and train is its carefree nature. orado, where recreational narrow gauge steam trains that any You don't have to pedal opportunities litter the ground. other state . The most famous is the Manitou and Pike's Peak Railway If you are tired of breathing Winnebago anything, you don't have to exhaust in Rocky Mountain National Company ' s cog train up Pike's Peak, gas up or remember to lock Park in the summer, or fighting the lines but there are others in Colorado not so streaming out of the ski resorts in the well known. The appeal of traveling by your doors, you don't have winter, you might look over this list of train is its carefree nature. You don ' t to watch speed limits and the smaller jewels in Colorado' s crown. have to pedal anything, you don't have to gas up or remember to lock your REDSTONE and MARBLE - On you can concentrate on State Highway 133 south of Carbondoors , you don ' t have to watch speed the scenery, rather than dale, you can get a sense of Colorado ' s limits and you can concentrate on the mining history. Redstone, for example, scenery, rather than on the road. on the road. was a company town in the late 18'00s, The Durango and Silverton Narrow but an interesting company town. Coal Gauge Railroad makes daily round trip service to Durango and Silverton beginning in early May and baron John Cleveland Osgood tried a sociological experiment here, employing the novel idea that if you improve the living continuing through late October. The ride is about 9 hours with conditions for the workers, they'll dig more coal. Osgood built 2 hours in Silverton for shopping. The train runs a vintage locoan impressive 42-room sandstone castle in Redstone that is now motive and regular cars. A parlor car offers first class service. For rates, call 247-2733. open for tours by appointment only. He also built housing for the bachelor miners which became the Redstone Inn. Best of all, The Leadville, Colorado and Southern Railroad takes passengers from May through October along the headwaters of the the town is quiet, quiet, quiet. Further south is Marble. In its heyday, this tiny mountain town had 8,000 people and was the Arkansas River up to a spectacular view of Fremont Pass and capital of the marble industry. The stone for the Lincoln stops at Mt. Elbert. Call (719) 486-3936 for rates. Memorial and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier came from the The Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad runs 64 miles quarry four miles from town . In the 1940s Marble was battered between Antonito and Chama, N.M. through the Carson by a combination of declining demand, floods, fire and finally a National Forest and 10,022 foot high Cumbres Pass. Two trains mudslide that buried half the town. The population shrank to 64. operate seven days a week from Memorial Day through midThe quarry , which has the purest white marble in the world, October. Call (505) 756-2151 for rates. reopened only three years ago . Marble is definitely out of the VINEYARDS - Instead of driving around the wine country near way, but if you wanted to be with the crowds, you wouldn ' t be Palisade, east of Grand Junction, you can take a cycling tour of reading this, would you? If you ' re an outdoor type and like to it instead. Cl/2 Road, running east of Highway 141, winds 74 Fort Collins Style Magazine

through the orchards south of the MESA VERDE NATIONAL PARKColorado River and near two wineries. Not exactly a hidden gem, but since Deborah Milo Cornelius, the it's overshadowed by Rocky Mountain Carlson Vineyards at 461 35 Road on National Park and has a fraction of the East Orchard Mesa produces grape as director of public relations for visitors, it squeezes in. While Rocky well as fruit wines. The tasting room the Colorado Tourism and retail hours are 12-6 p.m. , Mountain National Park had almost Wednesday through Sunday in the three million visitors last year, Mesa Board, also suggests Verde had 742,000, less than 25 persummer and 12-6 p.m., Friday through checking out one of cent of Rocky Mountain. Visiting Saturday in the Winter. Further east, Mesa Verde is more a matter of timing C 112 Road passes near Co lorado Colorado's dude ranches in than anything else. Jul y and August Cellars, Colorado 's oldest existing the winter. They offer are pure lunacy, according to the pubwinery . Colorado Cellars, at 3553 E Road, produces red, blush and white lic relations office, because the roads superlative cross-country wines along with champagne. Their simply can't handle the number of visskiing opportunities and itors. However, mid-spring and early tasting room and retail hours are daily, fall are wonderful. Colorado's "other" except Sunday, 12-4 p.m. Group tours function more as overnight national park sits atop a large mesa are available. Cl/2 Road eventuall y bed and breakfast inns near Cortez in the southwest corner of links up with 38 Road. Cross the the state. The main attraction here is Colorado River and get on Troyer and in the off-season. you'll find Vail Valley Vintners on the the 600 cliff dwellings built by the Anasazi between 700 and 1,600 years north banks of the river at 363 Troyer. ago and then mysteriously abandoned. If you are interested in Vail Valley specializes in Chardonnay and Riesling wines. Native American culture and archaeology, you might give the Their tasting hours are Saturday 1-5 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. -4 p.m. Picnic lunches can be arranged by appointment. park a try. Mesa Verde offers five walking tours available to the public to ruins such as the Spruce Tree House, which features RATTLESNAKE CANYON- You may not have heard of three restored kivas. Balcony House, situated in a niche 600 feet Rattlesnake Canyon, but don't feel bad because a lot of people never have. Yet this little canyon contains the largest group of above the canyon floor, requires a 30-foot climb up a huge ladnatural sandstone arches and natural bridges outside of Arches der at one point on the trail. Weatherill Mesa is less visited because the only transport to it is by a small shuttle train that National Park. Just west of the Colorado National Monument can handle only 45 people at a time, but Weatherill has Long near Grand Junction , Rattlesnake Canyon is in the Black Ridge Wilderness Study Area. The trail is not well-marked in places House, one of the more beautiful of the Anasazi ruins , and is and you can be standing atop an arch and not know it. It can worth the trouble. There are no lengthy hiking trails in the park. Prater Ridge is the longest, winding for eight miles along the only be reached by a four-wheel drive access road running out me sa rim and offering good views of the valley below. from Colorado National Monument or from the Colorado River, Accommodations are available in nearby Cortez or in the which is a much harder climb. Call the Grand Junction office of the Bureau of Land Management (244-3000) for maps. Spring and fall are the best times for visits. HOT SPRINGS - Everyone knows about Glenwood Springs, but there are plenty of other hot pools around the state where one can take a soak. In Steamboat Springs (879-4301), there are more than 100 springs in and around the area. Strawberry Park Natural Hot Springs (879-0342), seven miles out of Steamboat, has three large sand-bottom pools, one of them cool. Waunita Hot Springs Ranch (641-1266), 27 miles east of Gunnison , has one of the hottest springs in the state at 17YF and the ranch offers horseback riding, children's activities, barbecues, hayrides , fishing, hiking and rafting. "Pagosah" Hot Springs in Pagosa Springs (264-2360) are the hottest springs in the state and the largest. They provide geothermal heating for the town . Finally , Mt. Princeton Hot Springs Resort in Buena Vista (719-395-2447) has three non-Sulfuric pools, one of them Olympic-sized. Two of the pools are alongside Chalk Creek, and the resort also allows you to swim in the creek and find your own little hot spots. BROWN'S PARK SCENIC AND HISTORIC AREA Tucked away in the Northwest corner of Colorado, Brown ' s Park is split into four sections on Highway 318 west of Craig and north of Dinosaur National Monument. If you enjoy roughing it, Brown's features the Gates ofLodore on the Green River, a canyon that served as one of the refuges for Butch Cassidy. Camping, boating, rafting and hiking are all available here. In Irish Canyon you can view wildlife, rock climb and find Native American rock art. Sand Wash Basin is the home for Colorado's only wild roaming horse herd and allows hunting (not the horses) and trail bike riding. The Vermilion Cliffs contain fossils from the Eocene and Fremont culture petroglyphs. Call (800) 864-4405 for more information and maps, as the state tourism board maps don ' t show Brown' s Park at all. 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Morefield Campground which services the entire park. INTERNATIONAL B-24 MEMORIAL MUSEUM - If you like planes, you may want to take in this museum located in Pueblo and devoted to this World War II bomber. The main display room has 300 feet of panels that trace the history of the aircraft. Right next door is the Fred E. Weisbrod Aircraft Museum which has 26 airplanes on display including the B-29 bomber. They also have historical tidbits such as the story of Mary Babnik Brown, who answered an ad during World War II asking for long hair that had never had chemicals used on it. For many years it was said her locks were used as crosshairs on the Norden bombsight. DINOSAURS - Millions of years ago, dinosaurs were dropping dead in or walking across, the One of the intricately carved horses of the Kit Carson County Carousel. mud of Colorado. As a result, there are several sites where their remains can be seen. The biggest is Dinosaur In addition to the scenery, Colorado cities and towns offer their own special festivals and celebrations. A calendar of some of the more nnnsual ones is listed below. National Monument in the Northwestern corner of Colorado JANUARY along the Green and Yampa rivers. Dinosaur Ridge, in Breckenridge • Ullrfest and World Cup Freestyle - Only winter ski festival in the Morrison, offers field trips through the famous quarry where state I know of that is held in honor of a Norse god (UII, god of snow). Features firedinosaur footprints and fossils can still be seen in the rock. The works, a torchlight display and a ski competition from some of the top freestylers in the trips are by appointment only (420-0059). One of the neatest world. Mid January. places is Rabbit Valley, 24 miles west of Grand Junction, near MARCH the Utah border. Self-guided nature tours are available through Monte Vista - Crane Festival- This is a tribute to the whooping and sandhill cranes paleontological sites where fossilized flora and fauna can be returning to the valley for spring. Bus tours, wildlife art exhibits and dinners with seen, and touched, in the rock. From May through September, renowned wildlife speakers are featured. Birdwatchers might want to take in this one you can watch paleontologists at work here. Near this site is next year. Mid March. Springfield - Spring Equinox Festival - Crack Cave serves as a miniature where the Utahraptor, the carnivorous dinosaur to be featured in Stonehenge near this small southeastern Colorado community. At the time of the vernal Steven Spielberg's forthcoming movie, JURASSIC PARK, was and autumnal equinoxes, sunlight shines into the cave and illuminates an Ogan calendar found. and writings thought to be Celtic dating from the Fifth Century. How Celts got to soutnCROSS-COUNTRY SKIING - Colorado is so famous for its eastern Colorado and what they were doing there is a mystery to me, but if it's not true, downhill opportunities that I haven't addressed it here. Crossit's one of those things that should be. country skiing, however, is not as widely publicized. Some of APRIL that has to do with the image of the sport as boring. It may lack Greeley· University of Northern Colorado's Annual Jazz Festival- Major nationthe excitement of blasting down a mountainside in the winter al jazz musicians play with locals at this musical celebration. The festival runs mid sun, but the sport offers solitude and a way to enjoy the wilderApril. Kit Carson -Annual Mountain Man Rendezvous -Participants recreate a mountain ness in the winter without lift tickets, crowds and high-speed man rendezvous in period costume in this high plains town. They hold a black powder face plants. It's also terrific exercise. One little-known option is shoot with authentic muskets and feature the food and crafts of this period in .the history the Fairplay Nordic Ski Center two miles north of Fairplay on of the Old West. April23-25. the Beaver Creek Forest Access Road. The center has 12 miles MAY of groomed cross-country trails, classes and guided ski tours. Boulder -Kinetic Conveyance Sculpture Race- Building a better mousetrap lives! they also offer such unusual events as moonlight cross-country Colorful, human powered sculptures compete against one another in races across land skiing. Deborah Milo Cornelius, the director of public relations and water. And some say Yankee ingenuity is dead. May 8. for the Colorado Tourism Board, also suggests checking out one Rocky Ford - Cinco de Mayo -Tired of the crowds at the six-block monstrosity in of Colorado's dude ranches in the winter. Cornelius says the Denver? You might try the more manageable festival here May 5. It features a mariachi ranches offer superlative cross-country skiing opportunities and Mass and the flavor of the Mexican holiday at a pace you can enjoy without having someone' s elbow in your food. Since May 5 is Thursday next year, perhaps this might function more as overnight bed and breakfast inns in the off-seabe a good idea for a midweek separation from work. son. Plus, they are much less crowded. There are more than 40 Telluride • Mountain Film Festival - A three-day cornucopia of mountain and dude ranches in Colorado and the Colorado Tourism Board adventure films in one of the most beautiful towns in the state. Mav 28-31. (592-5510) can supply information on any of them. JUNE . BURLINGTON - Near the Kansas border, Burlington does Aspen - Aspen Food & Wine Classic- I almost didn't put this in. Yeah, Aspen is not offer mountain scenery, but according to a worker in the trendy and glitzy and expensive and well, Aspen, but Food &Wine Magazine puts this Old Town Museum, offers "everything the mountains don't three-day event together and if you're a food freak it is impressive, Food demonhave." Burlington is home to the Kit Carson Carousel. Before strations, 150 vintners, dessert excesses, wine tastings, lectures and seminars are includyou turn your nose up at a merry-go-round, be informed that ed. If you have $300 screaming to get out of your checking account, call Central Reservations at 262-7736 for a three-day weekend of gastronomic delights. June 11-13. this is a 88-year-old, Victorian-style leviathan. Forty-five aniEmpire- Frog Rodeo- That's right, a frog rodeo. The event is held in Minton Park mals march around this carousel, including horses, zebras, June 19 and is lots cheaper than the Food &Wine Classic. 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show in Colorado, drawing over 100 balloonists to Memorial Park every 1noming for the three-day event. September 4-6. Creede • Aspenfest - Creede spends the entire month of September celebrating its version of Oktoberfest. Events include the Bulldog Mountain Chili Cook-Off, the Mountain Run, the Creede Museum Bar Bash and the Aspenfest Arts & Crafts Fair. Call (7 19-658-2374). Crested Butte · Vinotok- A fall festival with a Slavic taste. Events include storytelling, the Great Grump Parade (to relieve oneself of all grumpiness), polka dancing, a roast lamb feast and more. September 19-25. Denver · Denver International Airshow - I almost left this out too, simply because of the Denver location, but relented because it's the biggest airshow in the country. Antique and high-tech military planes, aerobatics, international jet teams, if it has wings, it'll be here. September 25-26 at the Denver International Airport. Estes Park · Scottish-Irish Highland Festival - Celtic athletic competitions, food and dancing highlight this festival in the mountains. September 9-12. Fort Collins· Balloon Festival- Hot-air balloon races, hang-gliding, para-sailing and kite-flying exhibitions are some of the offerings in this sk:y festival. September 18-19. Meeker • Border Collie National Finals - You can watch the best sheepdog handlers and their dogs tackle a challenging course and a flock of wily Colorado sheep. A crafts fair and wool festival will also be held. Ouray · Imogene Pass Run- This run begins in Ouray at 7,800 feet, climbs to 13, 114 feet at the summit and then descends into Telluride. September II. Steamboat Springs · 9th Annual Steamboat Vintage Auto Race and Concours d'Elegance - Ferraris and Lolas race over a two-mile mountain street course over Labor Day Weekend. September 4-6. OCTOBER Durango· Western Arts, Film and Cowboy Poetry Gathering- Authentic cowboys spin their own special brand of poetry at this festival. There are also historical lectures, demonstrations, art and films. October September 30-0ctober 3. NOVEMBER Creede • Chocolate Festival- A chocoholics idea of heaven. Local shops and restaurants offer samples of every chocolate imaginable. November 26. Estes Park • Catch the Glow- If you like Christmas lights but aren't fond of stringing them up, you might enjoy this event. Estes Park's holiday orgy of power-consumption features dazzling lighting di plays and a parade at night with lit floats and marching bands. Held the day after Thanksgiving.

Telluride • Wine Festival- Gourmet luncheons, tastings and seminars take up the last weekend in June here. The bordeaux tastings are the most expensive, $200 for tickets, but there is a weekend pass available for $195 and solo wine tastings with lunch are priced as $20. Tickets can be purchased by calling (800) 525-3455. JULY Crested Butte · Ariel Weekend - Parachuting, hot-air balloons, hang-gliding and a fu n festival which includes a variety of activities for children. Last weekend in July. Frisco · Frisco's Fantastic Fourth - Fourth of July celebration including laser light shows, live music on Main Street, food fest, parades and a fireworks show over Lake Dillon. July 4. Grand Lake • Lighted Boat Parade - A flotilla of decorated and lit boats parade around the lake in the evening. Boats are provided for anyone who wants to decorate one and enter the contest. Bring your own lights and power source. A fireworks display follows. July 17-18. Lake City · Alferd Packer Trial - A re-enactment of the trials of Alferd Packer, Colorado's most famous cannibal. The drama department of Western State College recreates this famous trial through July and August. Montrose • Lighter than Air Balloon Affair -Hot-air balloon races, arts and crafts, art exhibits, a parade and fireworks can all be found at this celebration July 2-4. Steamboat Springs • Strings in the Mountains Chamber Music Festival- For sixweeks, some of the best string ensemble and chamber orchestral performers hold concerts overlooking the Yampa Valley. The concerts are held Wednesday through Saturday fromJuly 7-Aug. 14. AUGUST Fort Collins • New West Fest- A city-wide festival featuring booths and food, art shows, ente1tainment, sporting events and more. Aug. 20-22. Leadville • Annual Boom Days Celebration - Only city celebration I know of that has a mine drilling competition and a 22-mile pack burro race over 13,000 feet. Aug. 68. Loveland · Annual Corn Roast - Games, food booths, parades, and the ubiquitous ear of com can be found here during this family-oriented celebration. Aug. 27-29. SEPTEMBER Beecher Island · Beecher Island Reunion - Commemorates one of the last battles between settlers and Indians in 1896. A black powder shoot and many games for the young and old are held here. September 18-19. Colorado Springs • Hot-Air Balloon Classic - This is the largest hot air balloon

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