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Publisher’s Letter Although Albert Einstein verbalized my philosophy quite succinctly by stating, “Try not to become a person of success but rather try to become a person of value,” another well known personality, J. Paul Getty, is quoted saying, “Money isn’t everything but it sure keeps you in touch with your children.” As far as I am concerned, both are proving quite true in my life! As a working, single mother, managing my finances has always been a challenge, and increasingly so as both of my girls will be in college this fall! Working with experts in the field of money and finance gives you the best chance at managing and growing your assets. Since this issue of Style focuses on Men & Business we decided to take a close look at some of the key men in the business of money. We couldn’t feature all the area’s professionals in these fields for lack of space, but selected a few well known men in various financial fields to address their areas of expertise and share a little about themselves. Be sure to read The Money Men. The onset of summer days turns my attention to outdoor living and the Fort Collins Country Club offers families lot of fun choices. When my daughters were young, we spent many early mornings at swim practice and swim team. Then tennis lessons and golf lessons followed. Not only was the setting beautiful but I always felt the girls had a fun time while learning some great skills. We have been members since the 80s and the club continues to improve and offer more benefits to its members. The Club was the site of our fashion photo shoot and we all enjoyed their hospitality. It was fun to showcase our beautiful clothing and hot Corvette in the ambiance of such a beautiful setting. Thank you to the models for their time and to Norm Nuwash and Sunie Liley for making the day so special. Style continues to be privileged to publish magazines for nearly 22 years. Our longevity and success is in great part due to you our readers and advertisers, but also due to our exceptional and creative staff. Collectively we are continuing to improve what we do best, and that is bringing you visually beautiful and interesting articles about the people, places and events of our region. We are your voice and, as such, want you hear from you. Contact us by mail, by phone or best of all, on our website to submit article ideas, suggestions, and success stories. Look to our new and expanded website to view our latest features, articles and personality profiles and keep your calendar current on upcoming area events by checking our Event Calendar which is updated daily. Be sure not to miss our About Town society photos, expanded beyond the ones shown in Style Magazine and also available for purchase of prints. Times have changed and, as a media company, we are working hard to be on the leading edge of information, design, style and community commitment. I am grateful to all those who are involved in Style Magazines; our talented staff, our vendors and the people we include in our issues. But, most of all, I am grateful to you our readers and advertisers whose support and commitment have made it possible for us to bring you our monthly magazines. We work hard to continue to deserve your support. With deep gratitude!
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Cindy Lopez and Mike Lampe On location at the Fort Collins Country Club. This exquisite setting serves as the ultimate backdrop and atmosphere for our Summer Fashion pages. Delicious pastel shades create a soft feminine palette for this delicate floral print cami, $130, and flowing tiered long skirt, $273 by Jonny Was. Michal Negrin multi-color Swarovski crystal earrings $102 add sparkle. Courtesy of Tula, Fort Collins Handsome silk, soft-shouldered unstructured blue blazer by IBIZA, $295, pairs up with Tommy Bahama’s sharp summer linen blend multi-striped shirt $95, and soft yellow worsted wool weave pants by Hicky Freeman $225. Trafalgar embossed lizard leather belt $85 and Cole Haan Bragano Venetian calfskin brown loafers $195. Courtesy of The Regiment Shops of Colorado, Fort Collins. 2006 Corvette Z06 courtesy of Dellenbach Motors, Fort Collins. Cover photography by Diane M. Specht Hair design by Celebrity Hair Designs
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features page 14 The Money Men
page 30 The Family Appeal of the Fort Collins Country Club
page 34 Club Appeal Summer Fashions
columns page 09
Publisher’s Letter
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Meet the Models
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About Town:
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Fire Hydrant 5 Pirates of the Caribbean PVH Spring Benefit National Day of Prayer Adoption Dreams Come True Luncheon Ships Ahoy! Taste of Weld County
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Events Calendar
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recreation: Sports Cars
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culinary: For the Love of Microbreweries
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looks for men: 5 Top Places for Men’s Looks in Fort Collins
page 42 trends: Sexy Sunglasses
page 44 medical: A Colorless World
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MIKE LAMPE
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Dan Albracht Dan is the owner of Albracht’s One Hour Heating and Air Conditioning. Dan and his wife Phyllis have two children, Melissa and Jill. Dan had a fun time at the shoot and enjoyed getting to know everyone. “The modeling experience was more than I expected. From the staff at Style and the staff at Brass Key Menswear, to the photographer and the great group of models, it was all made very enjoyable. Thanks for the experience!” Amy Madden Copp Amy is the Marketing Director for Front Range Internet, Inc. During her spare time she performs at the Nonesuch Theatre, enjoys remodeling and spending time with her family and husband Robb. “The photographer was great and Lydia and I had a lot of laughs,” she says. “It was fun to spend some time with my old friend, Russ Sprague and meet the other models/local business people. It was so much fun to try out some new clothes! Thanks, Lydia for the day!” Cameron Lampe Cameron enjoys sports and hiking. He thought the experience was a lot of fun and enjoyed his picture being taken with his dad and brother. He enjoyed spending time with the “cute little girl” (Kyra Bogaard) he posed with for the Threads Clothing Etc.ad.
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Mike Lampe Mike is the Finance Director for Dellenbach Motors. He and his wife Wendy have four children Ryan, Shelly, Rece and Cameron. In his free time Mike enjoys golfing and hiking. Mike enjoyed his experience at the Style fashion shoot and thought it was a lot of fun! Rece Lampe Rece enjoys playing computer games, sports and hiking. He enjoyed the time he spent with his dad and brother for the fashion shoot and had a good time smiling really big for the camera all morning. He also enjoyed the company of Kyra. Cindy Lopez Cindy is an Executive Loan Assistant for Home State Bank. In her free time Cindy enjoys working out, playing volleyball, biking, hiking, reading and volunteering. “The experience was fun! The people were an absolute joy and the staff’s professionalism at such a rapid pace did not go unnoticed. I appreciated, and enjoyed all of you so very much! The work that was put into the day by all of you was absolutely incredible! I was fortunate enough to see first hand how hard all of you work. Thank you for the opportunity and a big WOW to all of you!” Lori Scott Lori is the Marketing Coordinator for Eye Center of Northern Colorado. Lori and her husband Tom have
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two children, Greg and Julie. She is very busy between her work and time spent as a college student, but enjoys spending her free time with her family. Russ Sprague Russ is a Real Estate Broker/Owner of Russ Sprague Real Estate, Inc. During his free time, Russ enjoys golfing, boating and traveling. His modeling experience with Style was terrific. “I had a great time! I liked meeting and spending time with the other models,” he says. “Thank you so much for letting me be a part of this issue!” Jacquelynn Woodley Jacquelynn handles the advertising and marketing for Woodley’s Fine Furniture. In her free time, Jacquelynn enjoys oil painting, writing, and playing with her dog, Hugo. “The Fort Collins Country Club is a beautiful location for the fashion shoot,” she says. “I enjoyed meeting Lydia and the other local business owners.” Paul Woodley Paul handles the advertising and marketing for Woodley’s Fine Furniture. In his spare time, Paul enjoys fishing, golfing and having a fun time with his two sons, Greg and Ryan. “It was nice to get out in the community and meet some new people,” Paul says. “It’s exciting to think that this could lead to a whole new career in modeling – well, maybe not.” Paul thought that the overall experience of the shoot was fun.
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Clayton E. Hartman
Senior Vice President -Wealth Management Senior Investment Management Consultant
THE MONEY MEN
The Hartman Group at Smith Barney 400 E. Horsetooth Rd., First Floor Fort Collins, CO 80525 (970) 223-0414, (800) 627-4888 www.smithbarney.com
Article by Court Klinck Photography by Diane M. Specht
Since coins were first used over 2,500 years ago to replace bartering for goods and services, there has been a continuous evolution in the diversity, complexity and sophistication of money in all its various forms. Today, the myriad financial products and services are overwhelming to many of us. How does one successfully navigate the ever changing and often turbulent financial waters to keep afloat, stay on course and reach the desired safe harbor? A suggested starting point is to become better educated in financial matters. As an example of a useful educational experience here in Northern Colorado relating to finance, First Western Trust Bank hosted a presentation at the Hilton Hotel in Fort Collins in late May. The well-attended presentation featured two world-class financial experts, Dr. R. Glenn Hubbard and Mr. Gene Sperling. National economic experts such as Dr. Hubbard and Mr. Sperling focus primarily on macroeconomic issues and only visit our area from time to time. For the detailed, personalized financial advice required on an ongoing basis, our region is fortunate to have many local professionals specializing in a wide range of financial products and services. We have provided descriptions below of some of the leading financial people and firms in Northern Colorado, and encourage you to read the information thoroughly. (Please note that only males are featured since this issue is Men & Business; of course there are equally talented women in the financial field.) While we’re not specifically recommending any person or firm covered in this article, we believe that this sample of the region’s financial community will provide you with a useful cross section of locally available, professional financial assistance.
The Hartman Group at Smith Barney is a Financial Advisor team led by Clayton Hartman, Senior Investment Management Consultant. Hartman and his partners, Brian Sullivan and Wayne Jamerson, provide fee-based consulting services to high net worth individuals, pension and profit sharing plans, endowments and foundations, and 401(k) plans. Clayton is a graduate of the University of Wyoming, with a major in accounting and a minor in finance. He began his career at E.F. Hutton & Co. in 1980 and, after many corporate mergers, has remained with the firm, now Smith Barney, for 25 years (22 of those spent in Fort Collins). Clayton describes himself as an “Economist,” a “Market Strategist,” an “Educator” (about statistical analysis), and an “Emotion Control Specialist” (keeping clients from making investment decisions based on emotion). The Hartman Group employs a four-step approach in assisting their clients: 1) profile the client’s objectives and establish the potential rate of return on the investment, 2) perform asset allocation using various optimization tools, 3) select investment managers, and 4) monitor investment performance. Clayton and his team use a variety of investment research and analysis techniques including regression analysis, Monte Carlo analysis, and Zephyr software. These tools modeled after those used by large institutional investors – are utilized to determine risk factors, rates of return, performance probabilities (using 50 years of financial performance history), and other outcomes given the needs/risk criteria of a given client. After completing its research and analysis, Clayton’s team prepares an investment (asset allocation) plan that is designed to fit the client’s requirements. Upon
acceptance of the plan by the client, the team identifies well-qualified, registered, non-proprietary money managers to implement the asset allocation plan. The Hartman Group typically looks for managers who: 1) have at least a 10-year track record of good performance (not necessarily the managers that have been the hottest recently since, over time, they may not be the best performers), 2) have a minimum of $100 million in assets under management, and 3) meet other criteria related to a specific client’s needs. Selecting the right money managers is a big factor in achieving investment success. As Clayton puts it, “It’s the people behind the process.” Nevertheless, according to Clayton, the biggest influence on the performance of a client’s investment is how the invested dollars are allocated in the various asset classes - large cap equities (growth or value), small cap equities (growth or value), international (developed or emerging), bonds, and alternatives (e.g. real estate investment trusts or REITs, and money market funds). Clayton has been very active in many charitable organizations and affiliations in the community including Chairman of the Poudre Valley Hospital Foundation (1998-2005) and United Way Board Member (2000-2003). International investing may not be suitable for every investor. There may be additional risk associated with international investing involving foreign, economic, political, monetary and/or legal factors. Smith Barney is a division of Citigroup Global Markets Inc., Member SIPC.
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Ryan E. Yoder, CLU, ChFC Managing Director
Northwestern Mutual Financial Network® 375 E. Horsetooth Rd., Shores 4, Ste. 102 Fort Collins, CO 80525 (970) 225-3442 www.nmfn.com/ryanyoder
Ryan Yoder is a Managing Director of Northwestern Mutual Financial Network® - the sales and distribution arm of the Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company. The company offers a full range of financial services of particular benefit, in Ryan’s words, “to busy, successful people seeking financial security.” A graduate of CSU, Ryan obtained a degree in Business Management and was a starting guard on the basketball team. Ryan has been with Northwestern Mutual since 1995. He is responsible for the region covering northeastern Colorado and the entire state of Wyoming, including the cities of Fort Collins, Loveland, Windsor, Greeley, Cheyenne, Laramie and Casper. Ryan wears two hats in his role as Managing Director. He works directly with clients as a Chartered Financial Consultant to develop financial security solutions. He also recruits, trains, and mentors Northwestern Mutual financial representatives within his region. Northwestern Mutual’s investment philosophy highlights: 1) identification of the client’s risk tolerance, time horizon and goals, 2) longterm investments, 3) diversification of assets using asset allocation, and 4) removal of emotion from decision making. The clients whom Ryan supports are typically high net worth individuals, business owners, and successful professional people. Ryan’s approach is not product driven. He first performs a “needs based” analysis for each client. Based on the results of this analysis, customized options are developed, with risk management as the foundation. Once the overview is completed, Ryan implements the client’s selected investment strategy using products such as mutual funds, IRAs, 529 college funding accounts, variable annui-
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ties, variable life insurance, and individual and business disability insurance. (Ryan doesn’t sell individual stocks and bonds, although some of company’s other representatives do.) Ryan characterizes his job as managing his client’s “sleep at night” money. Insurance products offered are virtually all proprietary to Northwestern Mutual. The other products are not proprietary and Ryan is able to select those that best fit the particular client’s plan. Clients pay for products and services in a variety of ways including flat fees and various combinations of commissions and annual fees. Ryan believes that trust is the most important factor in choosing a financial representative. In his view, trust is developed through the building of a personal relationship over time, and by considering the track record and reputation of the representative and firm. Ryan acknowledges that, “There are a lot of great companies out there.” However, he is quick to point out the advantages of Northwestern Mutual including 149 years in business (offering a full suite of investment products and services since 1984), a number one ranking in terms of individual life insurance on the books, $6.3 billion in mutual fund sales in 2005, and the designation as “America’s Most Admired” company in its category for 23 years (2006 Fortune magazine survey). In addition to his Northwestern Mutual responsibilities, Ryan is Vice President of the Board of Directors of the Integrity Center (opening in late 2007), an organization designed to develop character and integrity in K12 youth through participation in sports, music and the arts.
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Scott T. Charpentier President and CEO
Fort Collins Mortgage 6712 S. College Ave. Fort Collins, CO 80525 (970) 484-5626 (LOAN) www.fortcollinsmortgage.com
Scott Charpentier has been in the mortgage loan business for 17 years – all but two of which as a business owner. Scott is now in his 10th year as President and CEO of Fort Collins Mortgage. The company has recently moved its 25-person mortgage brokerage firm into a new headquarters on south College Ave. in Fort Collins. According to Scott, mortgage brokers handle over 60% of all real estate loans. The company deals in a variety of residential and commercial mortgages and focuses its efforts primarily in Fort Collins, Loveland, Windsor, Greeley and surrounding locations. The firm does business with many different lenders, and specializes in home loans, lot loans, construction loans, and refinancing. Fort Collins Mortgage handles loans for individual properties, as well as real estate developments where they may be involved in financing lots, home construction by the developer, and the finished homes themselves. The firms’ clients typically seek mortgages from $100 thousand to $2 million. Scott believes that his company offers these clients a number of advantages over other mortgage lenders. Advantages include: 1) Volume discounts and preferred treatment from lenders, in which the company is able to get priority loan handling, find lenders for less desirable loans, and obtain the best loan rates and terms. 2) A ten-year-old, well-respected company. (Considered a top mortgage broker by northern Colorado lenders. An industry survey ranked them #2 among northern Colorado mortgage companies behind Wells Fargo). 3) An experienced, professional staff. 4) Excellent client support. Scott indicates that over 60% of the company’s
new business is repeat business from existing clients. The company spends a great deal of time and effort alerting its database of 5,000 clients to new investment opportunities. Scott’s overall investment strategy for his clients is to “build wealth.” He indicates that northern Colorado homes in good areas are appreciating roughly 6-8% per year, with “specialty” homes (e.g. unique high-end properties, charming older homes in great condition, etc.) increasing in value at an even higher rate. Although the current real estate market has been negatively impacted by a rise in interest rates and the high number of foreclosures resulting from increases in adjustable and interest-only mortgage payments, Scott believes that over the years, real estate has proven to be the best investment for building wealth. (He also advises clients to have a portion of their portfolio in investments such as mutual funds, 401ks and IRAs to provide for retirement.) Scott emphasizes that real estate generally does not provide a high degree of liquidity - it’s intended as a relatively long-term investment. He does advise clients, however, to leverage the equity in their homes rather than having it sit idle as “dead money.” For example, a client might choose to take out an equity loan of $50 thousand and use the money to purchase another property thereby taking the next step towards building his or her wealth. In addition to his business, Scott is President of the non-profit Fort Collins-based Hope Lives Breast Cancer Support Center.
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Kurt Gunderson, CFP®
Sr. Vice President, Financial Consultant D.A. Davidson & Co. 2020 Lowe Street, Suite 200 Fort Collins, CO 80525 (970) 282-3870, (866) 282-1552 www.davidsoncompanies.com
To hear Kurt Gunderson talk, you might think he’s a teacher. He describes himself as an “educator” who spends a great deal of his time explaining investing to his clients. The critical components of Kurt’s job as Senior Vice President, Financial Consultant for D.A. Davidson & Co. include communicating with and educating clients. He focuses first on understanding his clients’ objectives, and then providing them with the details of investing and the products and services available. During the education process, clients are likely to hear Kurt’s investment philosophy, framed in two of his favorite comments: “Get rich slowly,” and “You made yourself wealthy; my job is to help keep you there.” It’s clear that Kurt’s extensive securities industry experience has taught him the importance of patience in investing. Kurt joined D.A. Davidson when the company moved to Fort Collins in November 2004. He previously ran the Investment One investment services of First National Bank in Fort Collins. He holds a degree in Banking and Finance from Dickinson State University in North Dakota. Kurt also has the benefit of an early financial education related to his unique family situation. His father and five brothers also work in financial services and all but one holds - as does Kurt -the highly regarded Certified Financial Planner certification. You can imagine the “educational sessions” at family get-togethers. Kurt sees the securities industry as “commoditized:” the Internet provides an abundance of financial information to the public and most financial consultants offer many of the same products and services. So, according to Kurt, when it comes to deciding which financial con-
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sultant to select, “it translates to whom you trust and with whom you like doing business.” Kurt’s believes that his thorough understanding of the financial industry and his educational approach to communicating information are the best ways to assure his clients’ continued faith. The issue of client trust is also a reason Kurt works with D.A. Davidson. The 71-year-old Montana-based investment firm offers no proprietary products, so there’s no pressure to sell a client a D.A. Davidson investment. Kurt’s clients include a large proportion of retirees and soon-to-be-retired business owners. He advises many of them to invest in “packaged products” (e.g. mutual funds and fixed and variable annuities) in which they simply pay a flat fee (e.g. 1%) on assets under management. He likes annuities because they can afford a type of financial “safety net.” He doesn’t recommend individual stocks, but prefers to use outside managers who deal primarily in mutual funds and private equities. Kurt describes himself as a “frustrated bull” – he’s looking for a breakout of the Dow, which has hovered near 10,000-11,000 for the last six to seven years. Although large cap stocks have under-performed in recent years, he’s not sure about the future. He uses this metaphor to describe market forecasting: “Everything we know is looking in the rear view mirror; now we have to look out the front windshield.” Kurt supports his community and clients by being active in the Lion’s Club.
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Charles A. Bouchard
Branch Manager, Vice President A.G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. 1073 N. Lincoln Ave. Loveland, CO 80537-4870 (970) 669-8200, (800) 758-1652 www.agedwards.com
A.G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. has been in business since 1887 and is a member of the New York Stock Exchange as well as all other major stock and commodity exchanges. The company is a full-service brokerage firm with over 700 offices nationwide, nearly 7,000 financial consultants, and $331 billion in assets under management worldwide. Charlie Bouchard is the Branch Manager of A.G. Edwards’ Loveland Office and is a Vice President of the company. He’s been a financial consultant with the firm for 23 years, has received numerous company awards, and has helped his many clients realize their dreams through sound, long-term investments. A.G. Edwards offers a multitude of nonproprietary investment solutions for its clients including stocks, bonds, certificates of deposit, mutual funds, annuities, life insurance, longterm care insurance, and private money management. Charlie feels, as his most important role is assisting clients in establishing their goals and objectives, and determining their risk tolerance level. Beyond that, it becomes a process of determining which investment vehicles best meet their needs with the least amount of risk. The investment philosophy Charlie follows is simple: Allocate, diversify, and rebalance. He believes that being a successful investor is a three-step process: 1) Allocate your assets across the major asset classes – stocks, bonds, and cash – to help you pursue optimal returns for the risk level you’re willing to undertake, 2) Diversify within each asset class to take advantage of different investment styles – such as growth and value stocks – and various market sectors – such as both government and corpo-
rate bonds, and 3) Rebalance regularly. Market activity can shift the percentages of your portfolio that you have dedicated to each asset class. Rebalancing will help you maintain your desired allocation. Charlie describes the business he’s in as “helping families create and preserve multigenerational wealth.” He considers the firm’s client-first philosophy as their best asset. The A.G. Edwards home office in St. Louis provides local branch professionals with first class research and back office support, while affording them the independence to provide clients with the best local service possible. Charlie believes that the company’s new motto says it best: “Fully invested in our clients.” Charlie’s clients are mostly families in northern Colorado that share the A.G. Edwards philosophy - not market timers or traders but long-term, bullish believers in the equity markets. No two clients are the same. Typically, as client’s age or approach retirement, Charlie recommends a more conservative allocation. However, there’s no standard formula because every individual has different ideas, risk tolerance levels, and needs. All of those factors have to be considered in constructing an allocation model for a client regardless of where we are in an economic cycle. While A.G. Edwards offers static and dynamic portfolios, its business is based on the client’s investment objectives, not the economy. Charlie is active in the community as a board member and past President of Respite Care, Inc. and member of First United Methodist Church and Summit Club Member for United Way of Larimer County.
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Gene R. Little President
Balanced Cash Management, Inc. (BCM) 144 N. Mason St., Suite 7 Ft. Collins, CO 80524 (970) 227-1333
Gene Little has been actively involved in the financial investment and investment management arena since 1974. In 1988 he moved to Fort Collins where he has since been an investment consultant for northern Colorado clients. Gene believes that, “Nothing of significance happens in business without first establishing solid relationships.” He has used that philosophy to build a variety of investment partnerships and custom investment packages tailored to the needs of his clients. Gene’s business career has evolved from insurance and estate planning to small business consulting to real estate acquisition and development to portfolio management. Gene oriented his business towards investment consulting when he moved to Fort Collins. He continued as an investment consultant, beginning in 1990 under the name Walter Robert Associates, Inc., a non-SEC-registered company offering investment packages to accredited investors (those investors whose net worth is at least $1,000,000 and or who earn $200,000 per year in individual income or $300,000 per year in joint income.) BCM was formed in July 2005 for the purpose of establishing an SECregistered company. Once BCM’s registration with the SEC is completed, the firm will be able to offer its investment portfolio to unaccredited as well as accredited investors. BCM specializes in structured investments that they own and manage. The company concentrates on investment opportunities that provide for cash flow and growth in areas of debt instrument financing, equipment leasing, short and long-term secured notes, mortgage bonds, and lower risk managed commodities. BCM also provides financing for heavily secured private placement offerings when appropri-
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ate. The company has chosen not to charge its investors with an investment fee for services. Rather, BCM profit shares with its investors from investment earnings through an Earnings Distribution Plan, normally 80/20 in favor of the investor. The profit sharing model for BCM clients projects returns between 10% and 16% annually. BCM’s mission is to provide client investment opportunities that offer income, liquidity, security and growth. Gene’s objective is to use the firm’s strengths of experience and balanced portfolio management to benefit others in their search for financial growth and security. Gene believes that investors should never invest all of their funds with any one firm or in any one investment. In Gene’s opinion, investors should stay diversified and balanced with their investments and remain liquid with at least 50% of their invested funds. Gene advises that shorter-term investments generally offer better liquidity. Longer-term investments offer better opportunities for growth and return but provide less liquidity. Gene recommends that investors determine their long-term and short-term objectives before investing. He also recommends that they determine what funds are discretionary that could be placed into longer-term higher risk investments and what funds need to be liquid for emergencies or for short-term needs. Risk tolerance also is a critical factor in deciding what types of investments best fit into an individual’s financial plan. Gene is active in his local school district, city government, church and service club. He also serves on various boards including the Hope Lives Breast Cancer Support Center.
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James P. Sprout Chairman
First Western Northern Colorado 318 Canyon Ave., Suite 100 Fort Collins, CO 80521 (970) 484-9222 www.fwtb.com
First Western Trust Bank, headquartered in Denver, is a private bank, with a core strategy of providing Integrated Wealth Management services to a select group of clients. Jim Sprout is the Chairman of First Western Northern Colorado, First Western Trust Bank’s northern Colorado operation. He is responsible for business and community development in the region, is an active member of the investment committee, works regularly with clients, and mentors financial professionals at the bank. Jim defines First Western clients as “successful, goal oriented people, business owners, professionals, affluent retirees, people who value family in their financial plans.” First Western’s core purpose is to become a trusted advisor to these clients.
John Andersen
President and Founder
“The Corner” Coins & Jewelry Inc. 426 Remington (at Mulberry) Fort Collins, CO 80524 (970) 482-7759, (800) 348-8756
John Andersen has been a numismatist - a collector of precious metals, rare coins and paper money- for 40 years. What started for John as a hobby has evolved into a thriving business, “The Corner” Coins & Jewelry. John owns “The Corner” in partnership with his wife Carole. Located at the same location as when it opened for business in 1987, the company buys and sells tangible assets including precious metals - silver, gold, platinum, and palladium bullion (bars and coins), collector coins, rare coins, and paper money. (Fine jewelry is also a significant part of the business but not considered as an “investment.”)
Jim graduated from CSU with a degree in Business, obtained a Master’s in Business from Western State, and received a Master’s in Financial Services from American College. Jim has over 25 years of experience in wealth management and financial planning. He founded his own Fort-Collins-based financial consulting firm, James Sprout Associates, which he ran successfully for many years. When First Western Trust Bank decided to open its northern Colorado region in early 2005, they hired Jim as Chairman. Jim indicates, “The highest value in our business is placed on maintaining, preserving and building the client relationship and client experience with our firm.” In order to deliver consistent and excellent results for clients, First Western is organized to function as a collaborative team, employs a structured and disciplined process to ensure consistency, operates under an integrated business model (leveraging and centralizing the core competencies of investment management, trust and private banking), fosters a fiduciary culture, along with regulatory oversight, to provide safekeeping of the client’s financial assets, and makes sure that clients are a good fit for services offered. First Western’s “bank and trust company” structure provides clients with the benefits of asset protection and transparency. In addition, First Western uses a fully integrated operating model that encompasses both banking and investment services. This allows the firm to provide its clients with true Integrated Wealth Management solutions. Services available to clients include: 1) identification of client needs and risk factors, 2) development of an overall wealth management plan, 3) preparation of an asset allocation plan, 4) development of a plan for wealth transfer (e.g. estate planning, business succession), 5) private banking (e.g. tailored deposits, lending, cash management), 5) personal trust services (e.g. trustee services, investment management of trusts and conservatorships, IRAs), and 6) various other services. The First Western team employs both in-house and outside expertise when working with clients. Professionals utilized include Certified Financial Planners, private bankers, trust officers, portfolio managers, and tax and legal specialists. Jim’s extensive community involvement includes: Fort Collins Museum of Contemporary Art, Fort Collins Symphony, Poudre School District Foundation, Fort Collins Community Foundation, CSU Development Council, and the Ram Club.
“The Corner’s” primary area of business is the buying and selling of bullion, which is obtained from local customers, estate sales, and other sources around the country. According to John, tangible assets afford clients relative financial safety and stability, privacy, and potential for significant long-term growth. He points out that since 2001, gold bullion has moved up in price 145%, and just since the beginning of 2006, gold has increased over 23%, silver over 41% and platinum over 32%. A second important business area at “The Corner” is the buying and selling of rare coins and paper money. John indicates that high-quality rare U.S. gold coins are up as much as 160% since 2001. John characterizes rare coins and bullion as truly portable wealth that can be moved from place to place very quickly and easily. He emphasizes that gold coins, bullion, precious metals, and paper currency are “real money,” and believes that they should be included an investors portfolio investment portfolio to protect against inflation and a falling dollar. Bullion, coins and paper money are commonly stored in bank safety deposit boxes to ensure security. Bullion prices are based on “spot,” which is the daily fluctuating index from which buy/sell prices are determined in the world marketplace. The value of a rare coin is established in a free marketplace by investor and collector activity. Bullion bars and coins are highly liquid at the daily market value with immediate payment. Rare coins are in great demand at present because their investment potential has increased significantly. As a result, their prices continue to rise as investors hold these assets with no intention to sell. John believes that he offers his investor clients many advantages including honesty and dependability, stability of the company, the experience and expertise of John and his staff, a large inventory, and competitive pricing. As examples of fees charged to clients for purchases, the fee for a gold eagle coin might be 6%-8% of the purchase price; for a rare coin, 5%-15% over John’s cost. (John is proud of the fact that he has never had a customer argue about the price of a coin.) John is an active member of Faith Evangelical Free Church in Fort Collins. He is a life member of ANA (American Numismatic Association), a member of CWNA (Colorado/Wyoming Numismatic Association), and a member of the Fort Collins Coin Club.
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Andrew J. Moore, CFP®
Vice President – Financial Consultant
Scott Townsend
Vice President – Financial Consultant RBC Dain Rauscher 155 E. Boardwalk Dr., Ste. 310 Fort Collins, CO 80525 (970) 206-1174, (888) 300-0143 www.rbcdain.com
Founded in 1909, RBC Dain Rauscher is one of the country’s largest full-service securities firms. Andrew Moore and Scott Townsend are Vice Presidents and Financial Consultants in the firm’s Private Client Group, which has approximately 1,800 financial consultants serving investors in over 135 offices located in 40 states. Andrew and Scott have formed a partnership, Townsend-Moore, working as a team with very successful people to provide them with comprehensive wealth management consulting services and investment products. Their mission is “to help client’s accumulate, protect and transfer wealth.” Typically, Andrew puts together an overall financial plan for the client and Scott researches and analyzes specific investment products and services. Andrew graduated from CSU with a degree in economics. He obtained his CFP® designation in 2003. Scott graduated from CU where he received the Wall Street Journal Student Achievement Award as the number one graduate in finance. As an indication of the Townsend-Moore team’s ongoing commitment to financial education, both Andrew and Scott are currently attending an Accredited Wealth Management course three days each month. The course is offered by Michigan State University. The Townsend-Moore team has over 40 years of combined experience assisting clients in achieving their financial goals. Andrew and Scott emphasize the importance of building long-term client relationships based on knowledge, trust and respect. They place the client’s interests first in all circumstances and are accountable to the client for their decisions, performance and actions. Consulting expertise offered by TownsendMoore includes: wealth transfer planning, business sales and purchases, tax reduction strategies, diversification and asset allocation,
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retirement planning, investment management, asset protection, and insurance evaluation (long-term care, disability, life, and liability). The specific investment products associated with a given client’s financial plan are nonproprietary; Dain Rauscher serves as a broker and is, as such, able to use the best of thousands of products already available to provide solutions for each client’s needs. Clients pay for products and services in a variety of ways including consulting fees and commissions. In developing and implementing a client’s financial plan, the team, as Andrew describes it, “looks at the whole picture – we do a complete analysis before considering investments.” This process begins by identifying the client’s financial objectives as well as current needs, long-term needs, and end-of-life requests. Next, the team qualifies and quantifies the client’s personal and financial information to match objectives with sound investment strategies. Once strategies have been developed, customized solutions, tailored to the client’s objectives, are designed and implemented using a wide variety of world-class products and services. The Townsend-Moore team regularly reviews the client’s investments to measure performance against objectives and makes adjustments as required. During the entire process, the team utilizes sophisticated investment planning tools, combined with professional resources, to help match customized solutions with client objectives. Andrew and Scott support a number of worthy causes including the Pediatric Liver Center at Denver’s Children’s Hospital, Ducks Unlimited Wetlands, Houska Houska 5K’ run supporting Poudre Valley Hospital’s bone marrow program and Hospice of Larimer County.
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RECREATION :: SPORTS CARS We all know men have a certain weakness when it comes to the power, reliance and breathtaking appeal of a sports car – new and old – that’s why we have found some of the hottest sports cars on the market. These beauties are sure to draw you in for a test drive and leave you wanting more.
2001 Porsche 911 Cabriolet If you are looking for an older Cabriolet, Highline Motors has a 6 speed 2001 with only 11,000 miles. This stunning red convertible Porsche has leather interior with sport seats and air conditioning. You can take this for a spin at Highline Motors in Fort Collins.
2006 Corvette Z06 With a bloodline straight from the C6.R race car and the highest level of performance from a production Corvette, the Z06 has all the appeal of an exotic supercar. Speed, aerodynamics, lightweight materials, and active handling – the Corvette Z06 has it. Available at Dellenbach Motors in Fort Collins.
Cadillac XLR The Cadillac XLR offers a unique combination of break-through styling, exhilarating performance, purposeful technology and contemporary luxury that put it in a class all of its own. With the signature Cadillac design, the XLR’s wide stance and low profile contribute to its aerodynamic .31 coefficient drag, outstanding on-road stability and reduced wind noise at highway speeds. The Cadillac XLR is available at Dellenbach Motors in Fort Collins.
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Porsche Cayman S The Cayman S is a true Porsche in every aspect. Classic, high-performance, remarkable interior and exterior, power, reliability, speed – the Cayman S is everything Porsche is known and loved for. The Cayman S is available at Ed Carroll Motor CO. in Fort Collins.
The New Porsche 911 Turbo Porsche has exceeded expectations with the 911 Turbo as the first to use Variable Turbine Geometry and actively controlled all-wheel drive. As the first Turbo to reach 60 mph in less than four seconds, this Turbo delivers more power, less weight and incredible strength and performance. The New 911 Turbo is available at Ed Carroll Motor CO. in Fort Collins.
Aston Martin Vanquish S The Vanquish S is known as the ultimate Aston Martin – it’s not only the fastest road car in the history of Aston Martin, but it brings together hand-crafted tradition with the highest caliber of automotive technology. As the company’s flagship car, the Vanquish S has sleek styling, V12 power and performance, safety and intelligent engineering. The Vanquish S is available at Sill-Terhar Aston Martin in Denver.
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Driven by success
By Jennifer Leigh Johnson
MIKE DELLENBACH, PRESIDENT OF DELLENBACH MOTORS IN FORT COLLINS, WAS SELECTED TO RECEIVE THE PRESTIGIOUS, OUTSTANDING BUSINESS LEADER AWARD BY THE NORTHWOOD UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES ON THE BASIS OF HIS PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENTS.
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here are eight “Behaviors” the Northwood University’s Code of Ethics view closely when it comes to choosing an Outstanding Business Leader: integrity, respect, honesty, responsibility, freedom, empathy, spirituality and achievement. Along with these eight values, faith, communication, love, discipline and strong work ethics are just a few other attributes that contribute to the success of one of Fort Collins’ very own outstanding business leaders. For 26 years, Northwood University has been honoring men and women of the industry and service field. Dellenbach joins the ranks with such leaders as Paul N. Leone, President and COO of The Breakers Palm Beach and Flagler System, Mary Kay Ash, Founder and Chairman Emeritus of Mary Kay Cosmetics, Inc. and Mark Victor Hansen, Co-Creator of the Chicken Soup for the Soul® series. When asked how he feels about holding the title of an outstanding business leader, Dellenbach takes a very humble approach in his answer. “I don’t really think about it,” he says. “I was brought up to do the right thing and look at what matters most to my family and people around me.” Growing up with 10 brothers and sisters, it’s no wonder why family has always been such an important aspect in Dellenbach’s life. “Our family was always an exception to the rule when it came to business,” he says. “Everyone always got along, helped out and enjoyed one another’s company.” The Dellenbach’s instilled dedication, trust, and support into their family at an early age, which had its influence on the business from the very beginning in 1965 and has continued its impact on the business today. “I pride my business on what I learned when growing up,” says Dellenbach. “Having an open-mind, listening and having a great support team both within the store and within my family is what makes our business what it is and always has been.” Dellenbach also believes that the Fort Collins community plays a big role in both his personal and business life. “It’s such a great place to grow up and raise a family.” The Dellenbach family and business play a very important role in the community and Dellenbach takes great pride in his opportunities to give back to the community as he feels it gives so much to him. He has been involved in several business and philanthropic communities in Northern Colorado, including Chairman of the Board at 1st State Bank, member of the Colorado Auto
Dealers Association, board member for the Fort Collins Chamber of Commerce, the Executive Committee of the Chamber of Commerce, and President of the Fort Collins Area New Car Dealers Association. At Colorado State University, Dellenbach participated on the Center for Entrepreneurial and Family Enterprises advisory board. Aside from time spent serving the community, Dellenbach is also a huge advocate when it comes to donating and raising money for the community. Through the years he has worked on fundraising efforts as the Chairman of the E3 fund – Encouraging Educational Excellence – and has also served as a Division Chair for United Way of Larimer County and as Chairman for the Community Foundation dedicated to helping people achieve their philanthropic dreams. Dellenbach Motors has also donated a vehicle to raffle by the United Way for the past thirteen years and has donated a two-year lease of a new Subaru to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Larimer County for the past five years. Dellenbach Motors also financially supports the Larimer County Fairgrounds, Colorado State University Athletics and Colorado State University Business and Marketing departments, Hospice of Larimer County, and the Poudre Valley Hospital Foundation. Some of Dellenbach’s personal highlights include his children graduating college, when his dad received the Time Quality Dealer Award, and when Dellenbach signed on as dealer with the GM and Subaru Franchise. Practicing a “family approach” to decision making at Dellenbach Motors has never let the business or community down. Quoted as having said, “A job becomes a career when you look forward each morning to going to work, and I do,” Dellenbach is proud to carry on the family traditions which he continues to do with great pleasure and respect. It’s safe to say that with growing up in a loving and caring family, learning the ropes of hard work at an early age, and ongoing support for the community, Dellenbach, who began working in the car industry at the age of 13, has earned the title of Outstanding Business Leader from the Northwood University Board of Trustees for more than one reason. “I love my job. It’s different everyday, I always enjoy coming into work, I love the people, challenges, and having the opportunity to work with my family on a daily basis,” he says.
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ASSOCIATES IN PERIODONTICS
Richard W. Lindeberg, D.D.S., M.S. David Clark Johnson, D.D.S., M.S. www.periofortcollins.com
L. Scott Townsend Vice Preside nt-Financial Cons ulta nt Cons ulting Group
Andrew ]. Moore, CFP® Vice Preside nt-Financial Cons ultant Cons ulting G roup
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155 E. Boardwalk, Suite 310 Fort Collins, CO 80525 970.206.1174
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culinary :: Microbreweries if you live in Northern Colorado and have yet to visit one of the many microbreweries, well then it is high time you see what the hype is all about.
For the Love of Microbreweries By Jennifer Leigh Johnson
As one of the main attractions in the state, Colorado has more than 100 microbreweries – more per capita than any other state. Up until recently, I have been missing out on the enjoyment of what these breweries have to offer. With the amazing variety of beers at affordable prices, brewery tours and entertaining atmosphere it’s no wonder why so many opt to visit a brewery or brewpub, rather than a local bar. I spent some time at Odell Brewing Company, New Belgium, Coopersmith’s Pub and Brewing and the Fort Collins Brewery to get the dish on what makes these microbreweries the place to be.
N E W BE LG I UM Not only is New Belgium known for its remarkable tasting beer, but also for its environmentally friendly and energy efficient technologies and tactics. Founded by an electrical engineer and a social worker, it makes sense that the microbrewery continues to look for the most economical ways of creating an environmental balance. The brewery is currently focused on issues concerning greenhouse gas emission reduction, healthy watersheds, the use of green building techniques, and reducing, reusing and recycling heat, chemicals, water and other products used within beer production. Perhaps the green charm of New Belgium is what draws so many to its brewery – or it could be their variety of flavorful and smooth beers. Whether you fancy Fat Tire, Sunshine Wheat, Blue Paddle, 1554, Abbey, Trippel or the summer seasonal brew – Skinny Dip, each have a very distinct taste. Belgians have long embraced fruits and spices as keys to opening up new beer sensations. That’s why wild yeast strains, exotic leaves, oaken barrels and even raspberries all play their part in making each beer at New Belgium flavorful and unique. At New Belgium, brewing beer is looked at as a combination of art and science. This combination is pulled together to create some of the most interesting flavors and wonderfully hand-crafted beers around. Their website states it well: In order to make beer one needs to be in tune with the physics of thunderstorms; the chemistry of water and germination, and the life cycle of fungi. Both the visible and the invisible form the miraculous marriage called beer. Like any good marriage, one must possess an awareness of ingredients, knowledge of limitations, and willingness to sacrifice and compromise, troubleshooting problems as they arise.
ODELL BREWING CO. When a passion for crafting beer began brewing in his Seattle kitchen and a high demand for his home-brew continued to increase, Doug Odell decided to take his talent to the next level and open his very own brewery. Thankfully he set his eyes on Fort Collins to open the brewery in 1989 – the second microbrewery to open in the state of Colorado. Over the first five years of the breweries’ existence, the popularity of Odell’s hand-crafted ales began to sky rocket causing the need for a larger facility in order to handle the increasing demand. So in 1994, a new brewery was built and in 1996, they began to bottle their own beers. One of the most interesting things about Odell’s is their 5-barrel pilot system – a system used for experimentation with new recipes - trying out different yeasts and practicing new production techniques in order to produce the best results which will end up on tap in the Tasting Room. Currently, the brewery produces over 28,000 barrels which are available in only select states including Colorado, Wyoming, Kansas, Nebraska and New Mexico. When visiting Odell’s it is apparent that they pride themselves on innovation and quality. The Tasting Room is definitely the place to be allowing you to try out their latest flavors or old favorites. I was amazed at how inexpensive these tastings are for how much you get. At just $3 each, you will receive six samples – 5-barrel Pale Ale, 90 Shilling, Easy Street Wheat, Levity Ale, Cutthroat Porter and Isolation Ale. If you are interested in learning about how these beers are created, produced and packaged, brewery tours are available throughout the week in which you will discover what happens behind the scenes at Odell’s.
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Coopersmi t h ’s P ub & Brewing “World-Famous” is attached to Coopersmith’s name for good reason – it’s one of the best brewpubs out there. Located in the heart of Fort Collins, Coopersmith’s is a town favorite. The appeal of Coopersmith’s not only comes from its distinct alternative in dining and drinking, but its overall atmosphere. The pubside offers amazing and delicious food to choose from off of their newspaperesque menu. Ranging from a rosemary chicken salad wrap to spinach and cheese tortellini, to pubwhiches and wood fired oven pizza. The pubside has over 12 beers on tap – each with very distinct tastes and ingredients. Albert Damm Bitter, Bourbon Barrel Stout, Hoorsetooth Stout, Mountain Avenue Wheat, Razzmatazz Belgian Ale, Scrumpy Cider and Sigda’s Green Chili are among the few I found to be the most interesting. The Razzmatazz Belgian Ale – described as spicy, refreshing and bitter, with ingredients such as spiced bread, apricot, fig and ripe banana, is a favorite. A poolside menu is also offered along with 2 brews not offered on the pubside – Sitzman’s Steam and Tippet American Lager. I decided to try the Tippet Lager – rich in a golden color with a soft malt sweetness and a dry Hallertauer hop finish – the perfect poolside brew. Whether pubside or poolside, Coopersmith’s unique charm, food and beer, is guaranteed to make your brewpub experience one to keep you coming back for more.
Fort C ollins Brewery With a quaint appeal and hidden location – the Fort Collins Brewery is anything but overlooked. The brewery is known for its hand-crafted beers, bringing out the best in Colorado microbreweries. From cold aged lagers to unique ales, the Fort Collins brewery offers something for all types of beer connoisseurs. The brewery specializes in their well-known Pomegranate Wheat, Edgar, Kidd Lager, Z Lager, Retro Red, Chocolate Stout and Spring Bock, which can all be sampled for a very low price. Each beer is distinct in flavor and ingredients. The most interesting are the Z Lager which has a slight smoked flavor, the Chocolate Stout which brings together a chocolate malt and roasted barley flavor, and the Pomegranate Wheat which is known as the most unique beer ever produced and defined as a nice, sweet-tart American Wheat Ale brewed with Pomegranates. This is the brewery’s top selling beer – and it’s no wonder with its “just right” taste. The taste of the Fort Collins Brewery beers can only be found in select states – thankfully, we are fortunate enough to have them right here in the home of Fort Collins.
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looks for men :: top choices Hair salons, day spas and waxing studios aren’t just for women. Men are taking advantage of the many services offered to fit their personal needs and leave them with a fresh new look and feel. We found 5 great places in Fort Collins that specialize in different aspects dedicated to men.
Buzz and Bliss is a unique salon and spa, where men can experience an old fashioned barbershop that has been renewed in 21st Century style. Buzz is a separate men’s salon area offering men a personalized grooming service to fit their individual style and needs. Complete with an exclusive hair color bar, exclusive hair product lines, and well-trained professionals, Buzz knows all the latest in men’s hair. At Buzz and Bliss their objective is to exceed your expectations and it is guaranteed that your expectations will be met.
Reflections Med Spa is focused on improving the health and appearance of their clients. That’s why so many men choose to undergo photorejuvenation – a treatment made to banish lines and wrinkles, eliminate red or brown spots, diminish the appearance of pigmented lesions, reduce the signs of rosacea, tighten and firm aging skin, and reduce the appearance of spider veins. Reflections Med Spa offers the breakthrough technology of IPL – Intense Pulse Light treatment which will rejuvenate the look and feel of the skin.
Celebrity Hair Designs entices you to experience the latest in leading-edge trends tailored to fit your individual style. Hair care professionals are ready to help men achieve their individual style by providing them with several color and style options. Tailored to fit their individual style, personality, and needs, this hair salon will leave you feeling like a celebrity. Walk into Celebrity Hair Designs needing a hair cut and leave as a whole new you.
TOP PLACES LOOKS IN for MEN’S FORT COLLINS
Buzz and Bliss 4019 S. Mason, Suite 1 Fort Collins, CO www.buzzandbliss.biz
970.223.2121 Reflections Med Spa 4026 Timberline Rd. Ste 120 Fort Collins, CO www.reflectionsmedspa.com
970.372.0307
Celebrity Hair DesignS 3500 S. College Ave. Fort Collins, CO
970.204.4466
The Screamin Peach is a funky, fun and modern premier waxing studio located right here in Fort Collins. Jen Eichhorn, owner of The Screamin Peach, says that the atmosphere has more of a city and industrial feel to it. While waxing may have the misconception of being a woman’s service, 25% of clientele at The Screamin Peach are male. “You name it, they wax it,” says Eichhorn. Men enjoy the advantages of a hairless back, stomach, arms, legs and other areas as the special wax used leaves their skin looking and feeling smooth. Hair regrowth is guaranteed to look lighter and less noticeable than it is after other methods of hair removal such as shaving. So come in to The Screamin Peach and get ready to show off your hot new body.
The Screamin Peach 638 S. College Ave. Fort Collins, CO www.screaminpeach.com
Unwanted facial and body hair may leave many men turning to laser hair removal. The Harmony Laser Center specializes in laser hair removal allowing for a quick and gentle procedure that will leave your skin hairless and smooth. Although more than one session is needed, it has been clinically proven that after having laser treatment hairs will be eliminated or become thinner and finer. The Harmony Laser Center provides this procedure to many men – ending the need for razors and shaving cream and leaving them with a newly found confidence.
Harmony Laser Center 2126 Milestone Dr. Fort Collins, CO www.harmonylaser.com
970.224.2930
970.282.8266
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In 1977 Roger Sample was working for a national accounting firm when he realized there could be more to accounting than just numbers. He envisioned a local firm in Fort Collins that could deliver world class accounting services and dedicate itself to our community. Twenty-eight years later, Sample & Bailey is the premier accounting firm in our region, and Roger (photo, right) is a leading voice in our community for well-managed, responsible growth. When Roger recently decided to find a local bank that shares his commitment to our community, he discovered Home State Bank. “Actually, we found Roger,� says Don Churchwell, CEO of Home State. “We were looking for a leader to join our board of directors and help us play an even greater role in the growth of our community.� Today, Roger is both a customer and a director of Home State Bank.
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The family appeal of the
Fort Collins Country Club
By Jennifer Leigh Johnson
above: Michele Campana enjoys the family-friendly Country Club swimming pool with her chidren Alexandra 11, Ella 8, Maurizio 5, and Milana 3. left: View of the Fort Collins Country Club from above. middle: Members playing tennis at the club. right: Mary Coupe, Pool Manager teaching the swim team.
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amed for the beautiful city in which it was built for, the Fort Collins Country Club (FCCC) prides itself on providing its members with excellence in golf, dining and entertainment. Catering to individuals, families and businesses, the Fort Collins Country Club rises above the rest as one of the best country clubs in Northern Colorado. I recently had the opportunity to visit the club for our fashion shoot and was taken away with the hospitality and overall atmosphere. After talking with some of the members and various managers, it was easy for me to see why the club is such a popular place. I was amazed to see how dedicated the club is when it comes to promoting family fun. Norm Nuwash, General
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Incredible dining at the club.
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you are able to enjoy the newly renovated golf course. Using designs from the Pete Dye Master Plan, the golf course is 7,150 yards and par is 71. The course offers one of the most challenging greens in Northern Colorado with a very unspoiled, natural grandeur in its surroundings. Besides the various activities offered at the club, dining at the FCCC is an experience all on its own and it’s no wonder with the professional culinary team rated second to none in the Rocky Mountain region. The clubhouse offers the finest dining for lunch, dinner or brunch while the Golfhouse Grill and Gazebo dining rooms provide members with the appeal of a sports bar outdoors during the warmer months. If you are planning a special celebration wedding reception, anniversary, birthday party, or a business function – the club invites its members to use the several banquet facilities created to meet your needs. Three rooms open into one large room made to fit 300 people - complete with a dance floor - so almost any group can be accommodated. Professionally trained staff is available to help you plan out your event from the room specifications to the hors d’oeuvres. Their mission statement falls nothing short of the truth - to be the best country club in Northern Colorado by providing their members with an excellent golf and dining experience and a variety of other family activities. With the wonderful family atmosphere, great social aspects, fun recreational activities, various sporting events and excellent dining offered at the club, it’s no wonder why so many choose to become members of the prestigious Fort Collins County Club.
Located in Fort Collins and surrounded by stunning views of the Front Range, Ptarmigan Country Club was first opened in 1988 to only 50 members. It isn’t surprising that 18 years later membership at the club has increased nearly 10 times in number. Featuring freshly renovated grounds and facilities, Ptarmigan offers a well-planned and maintained golf course, elegant banquet facilities and a variety of recreational and leisure activities. Ptarmigan prides itself on an outstanding reputation for its cuisine and dining service - providing members an amazing menu with a delicious array of food and beverages, and a professional culinary staff. Membership at Ptarmigan Country Club is more than just fantastic golf - it entices you to enjoy friends and family in the newly renovated clubhouse, become involved in the many recreational facilities, and relax in the ambience of its elegant dining room.
d Pelican Lakes Golf and Country Club Known as “the jewel of the Poudre River Valley,” Pelican Lakes Golf and Country Club in Windsor, continues to live up to its reputation. From its opening in 1999, Pelican Lakes holds the charm and ambience of a beautifully designed club. Pelican Lakes offers a massive clubhouse, restaurant, banquet facilities, a fitness club, swimming pool and an adjacent beach complete with beach volleyball, playground equipment, water toys and fishing docks. The golf course at Pelican Lakes has recently received the addition, Pelican Falls – adding 9 extra holes and featuring several elevated tee boxes sculpted into the overlooking Pelican River bluffs. Cascading water falls and streams are one of the main attractions of Pelican Falls. With everything Pelican Lakes Golf and Country Club has to offer, it’s no wonder why this jewel of the Poudre River Valley is one which is enjoyed in its entirety.
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Local Country Clubs Fox Acres Country Club Fox Acres has a majestic grandeur with its tall pine trees, crystalline lakes and breathtaking mountain views. The club is aimed at making life at the club a time to relax and enjoy every second. Located in Red Feather Lakes, just an hour away from Fort Collins, Fox Acres has one of Colorado’s top 10 private golf courses, but its appeal doesn’t stop there. Surrounded by flowering meadows, streams and woodlands, as well as an abundance of wildlife that resides in this magical, mountain retreat - the club is guaranteed to make your membership worth it. For a casual dining experience, members enjoy the continental breakfast and hors d’oeuvres at The Grille, while the Arapahoe Dining Room offers a more formal setting with a wide assortment of breakfast, lunch and dinner menus. The Lounge offers an intimate setting to meet friends or hold a business meeting while enjoying a cocktail. Not only does Fox Acres appeal to families, but also to the community as an overall active social life. The people are friendly, the atmosphere is casual and fun, and it’s a great way to get to know your neighbors and community members.
d Ballyneal Country Club As one of the top elite and exclusive clubs in Colorado, Ballyneal in Holyoke is a private and unique haven for golfers, hunters and those who enjoy spending time with family and friends in a warm and welcoming environment. The golf course is truly different than any course – with its intriguing design and abundance of uniquely placed holes - golfers will never play have to play the same hole twice. The club prides itself on its unobtrusive and attentive staff trained to meet every members needs. Several accommodations are provided for members to enjoy a longer stay at Ballyneal such as the availability of cottages to those members and guests staying over night. Frank Bonanno, Executive Chef at Ballyneal has a passion for food which clearly comes out in his incredibly displayed masterpieces. As the Chef and Proprietor of two award winning restaurants in Denver, Bonanno feels that the best food is fresh and simply prepared. Ballyneal invites you to share a day in the field, on the green, indulge your tastes for excellent fare and be a part of their remarkably unique experience.
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CLUB appeal Amy Madden Copp and Norm Nuwash, General Manager Stunning luxurious silk halter styled dress with embroidered and embellished waistline by Single, $260, accented with gold link bracelet $90, and drop necklace $90, by Rachel Abrams, and rust Swarovski crystal dangle earrings by Liz Palacious, $65. Courtesy of Brass Heart Clothing, Greeley.
On location at the Fort Collins Country Club. 2006 Corvette Z06 courtesy of Dellenbach Motors, Fort Collins Photography by Diane M. Specht Hair design by Celebrity Hair Designs
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Sporty washed silk blue, black and tan camp shirt from the “Bowling Collection� by Fonte, $110, paired with light weight Tommy Bahama classic summer silk pleated black shorts, $72. Courtesy of The Regiment Shops of Colorado, Fort Collins. Enjoying the day in Kitestrings casualwear. Lime tee with crisp navy and white stripes $24, and matching pants unzipped into shorts $39. White polo shirt trimmed with navy and green $31, and navy twill cargo adjustable waist shorts $34. Courtesy of Threads Clothing Etc., Fort Collins.
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Opposite page top Enjoying a cool drink in the bar in a snazzy frayed short denim jacket by AZI $174, a contemporary jeweled soft yellow tank top $91, and tobacco long tiered beaded waist skirt $142 by Alberto Makali. Courtesy of Designs Boutique, Fort Collins. Snappy multi-tonal cotton summer sport shirt from George Roth of Germany $138, paired with Tommy Bahama Luxor Grand silk khaki trousers $115. Courtesy of Brass Key Menswear, Greeley. Opposite page bottom Wearable art white string tank top by Credibility $168, tops Alberto Makali’s interesting flounced and tiered skirt $165. Yolanta Swarovski crystal earrings $47 and necklace $115 add sparkle. Brighton two tone embossed crocodile leather clutch $110. Courtesy of Designs Boutique, Fort Collins. Elegant turquoise and brown silk Kimono inspired top by Single $189 worn over white denim jeans by Seven For All Mankind $143. Brighton Songbird collection earrings $31 and necklace $72. Courtesy of Brass Heart Clothing, Greeley. Opposite page Stylish and smart Anthology silk shirt with black and white geometric pattern $68, pairs up with Tommy Bahama Fuji silk traveler dress shorts $75 and Brighton two-toned basket weaved belt, $47. Courtesy of Brass Key Menswear Greeley. Oliver People’s sunglasses $355 courtesy of the Eye Center of Northern Colorado, Fort Collins. Chic and sassy black and white checked and trimmed jacket by $148, and matching capri pants by Sharon Young $88. Esprit cotton white jeweled tank adds pizzaz $45 and Suzi Roher pewter stretch belt adds fun, $200. Black leather and straw purse $155 and silver and crystal hoop earrings $32, are from the Brighton collection. Courtesy of Brass Heart Clothing, Greeley. Top right Fashion flirtiness from Alberto Makali’s “garden party” collection. Floral beaded jacket $385, hot pink ruffled halter top $165, and denim capri pants floral laced for fun $187. Pink lucite bracelets add color. Courtesy of Designs Boutique, Fort Collins. Oakley sunglasses $300 from the Eye Center of Northern Colorado, Fort Collins. Contemporary snappy styling from Tribal. Black sleeveless cotton blouse $48, and primrose crop pants $58. Courtesy of Threads Clothing, Etc., Fort Collins. Bottom right Summer celebrations in Tribal’s multi-colored petal paisley tunic tank $54. Courtesy of Threads Clothing Etc., Fort Collins. Casually elegant TailorByrd styles a snappy multicolor striped shirt with purple checkerboard collar and cuff $95 paired with textured linen pants by Gianni Manzoni of Italy $175. Courtesy of The Regiment Shops of Colorado, Fort Collins.
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Left Contemporary casual comfort from Equilibrio. Blue woven patterned shirt $169, and Tommy Bahama Indigo Palms classic fit jeans $88. Courtesy of Brass Key Menswear, Greeley. Giorgio Armani sunglasses $265 courtesy of the Eye Center of Northern Colorado. Summer suiting in top stitched white denim by Tribal. Jacket $94 and midlength skirt $61 worn with lively beaded bright floral knit top by Avalin, $58. Swarovski crystal ball necklace $61. Courtesy of Threads Clothing Etc., Fort Collins. Above Feminine softness from Alberto Makali styling a sheer aqua floral ruffled top $142, paired with white Capri’s from Margaretm $115. Olivia Rose Tal turquoise and lime sandals $231, Ginger Abernathy Creations triangle clutch $49, and turquoise bracelets $36 and matching earrings $86 complete the fun look. Courtesy of Designs Boutique, Fort Collins. Soft and sensuous Tribal turquoise sequined tunic $68, worn over Cass & Co. white body slimmer $68, and American Groove soft cotton tiered skirt $115. Matisse turquoise embellished leather sandals $59, sparkling bangle bracelets by Dana Tag $55 and aqua dangle earrings by Details $30 add the details. Courtesy of Brass Heart Clothing, Greeley.
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Day into evening Ann Ferriday styles a twin crème sequined and lace cardigan $216 and Cami $120. Rock and Republic denim jeans with colorful signature embroidered pockets $220. Chan Luu crocheted and beaded large hoop earrings $120, coordinate the look. Courtesy of Tula, Fort Collins. Tommy Bahama’s resort “L.A. to Las Vegas” print silk camp shirt $110, is worn over good looking silk ribbed classic pleated pants $115. Cole Haan Venetian two-toned casual leather loafers $145. Courtesy of The Regiment Shops of Colorado, Fort Collins.
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Out and about having fun in Karen Kane’s slinky collection for summer. Metallic gold brocade short sleeved bolero jacket $118, accents chocolate v-neck jeweled tank top $58, and Indian summer crushed gaucho pants $78. Courtesy of Brass Heart Clothing, Greeley. Sporty flame stitched and contrast collared shirt by Riscatto $110, looks sharp with micro-fiber dress shorts from Aureus $45. Trafalgar honey maple stitched belt $59. Courtesy of Brass Key Menswear, Greeley.
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northern colorado p The Corsair, by Oliver Peoples, are sleek and modern. The single bridge titanium aviator with advanced 6-base VFX lenses, have silicon nose pads and beta titanium temples for comfort. Available at the Eye Center of Northern Colorado in Fort Collins. t Soak up the sun in these glamorous, 70’s inspired oversized specs. The Harlot, by Oliver Peoples have a 6-base lens curve and 100% UV protection. Available at the Eye Center of Northern Colorado in Fort Collins. t Calvin Klein has an elegant 2006 line for both men and women. The CK 1053s come in a variety of colors and are guaranteed to block the sun in style. Available at the Eye Center of Northern Colorado in Fort Collins.
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outpost sunsport p The Arcade by Smith Optics is anything less than sexy. With optical wire frame construction, Tapered Lens Technology, custom hinge and logo detail enhances plus 100% UVA/B/C protection, the Arcades are stylish and high performing. Available at Outpost Sunsport in Fort Collins.
p Smith Optics creates sunglasses built with high performance and style. Dedicated to designing and constructing better eyewear – Smith Optics gives the option of polarization, interchangeable and prescription lenses. All Smith Optics come with a lifetime warranty. These hot shades for men are perfect for any outdoor activity. Available at Outpost Sunsport in Fort Collins.
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The Ramsey by Smith Optics are the perfect shades for the summer sun. Large coverage, handmade Acetate frames, adjustable wire core temples, Tapered Lens Technology and 100% UVA/B/C protection; the Ramsey is the ultimate summer accessory. Available at Outpost Sunsport in Fort Collins.
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MEDICAL :: color blindness Color vision deficiency lessens your ability to distinguish some colors and shades making it difficult to perceive all colors accurately in the color spectrum.
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By Jennifer Leigh Johnson
hen meeting someone who is “color blind” you may immediately think that they have absolutely no perception of color, can not distinguish the difference between any color, or have no idea what colors look like. However, the condition often referred to as “color blindness” may often be misperceived. Dr. Patrick Arnold, Pediatric Ophthalmologist at the Eye Center of Northern Colorado, says that the condition is actually known as Color Vision Deficiency. “Color Vision Deficiency lessens your ability to distinguish some colors and shades making it difficult to perceive all colors accurately in the color spectrum,” says Arnold. The condition occurs when the color-sensitive cone cells in the eyes do not properly pick up or send the proper color signals to the brain. “It’s basically a defect in the way the light is captured in the back of the eye, in which the cells that give us our color vision can not properly receive,” says Arnold. Arnold says that red-green deficiency is the most common form which results in the inability to distinguish certain shades of red and green. However, in fewer cases, some struggle with distinguishing blue and yellow and in very rare cases, color deficiency exists to an extent that no colors can be detected at all, only shades of black, white and grey. Color Vision Deficiency runs strongly within the family, so the condition is inherited and therefore should be treated as early as possible. Arnold works with several children in order to provide them with various tests which can detect how they are able to detect colors. “It is important for a child to receive an optometric examination before they begin school,” says Arnold. “If they do have
a type of color deficiency, the teacher can work with them to fit their needs.” Unfortunately, the condition can not be cured, however those affected by Color Vision Deficiency can often be taught to adapt to the inability of distinguishing certain colors. “The impact is generally small and patients are able to learn how to live with their type of deficiency and overcome its effects,” says Arnold. Jennifer Leigh Johnson is Assistant Editor for Style Media and Design, Inc.
Dr. Patrick Arnold displays one of the tests to determine color blindness.
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transformation :: Demolition to Design Having peeled away layers of aging tile and overgrown trees at 211 W. Myrtle, both interior and exterior has become a raw palette for exciting redesign.
Down &Dirty Demolition to Design By Diane M. Specht
Stewart Lightfoot runs the concrete saw through the cement in the lobby hallway, while Craig Breman assists with the water generated cooling.
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StewartLightfoot, Owner C & S Concrete Cutting. LLC Co. With chalk lines drawn on the floor, Patrick marks the layout for Stewart Lightfoot, Owner of C & S Concrete Cutting Co, along with his associate, Craig Breman, to blaze through the four inch concrete floor foundation where the new plumbing will be installed. Lightfoot’s business specializes in concrete sawing for the purpose of demolition, which makes the cement easier to remove, electrical and plumbing alterations, or cutting egress windows to bring to fire code regulations. Concrete sawing also encompasses core drilling, which excavates up to 30-inch holes for pipe fitting industrial drainpipes. Breman says, “We use a water cooled, hydraulic driven hand saw with a diamond-tip blade for dust-free, vibration-free sawing, resulting in significant noise reduction.” Lightfoot explains that sawing sectional lines, rather than using a jackhammer, effectuates a cleaner job, producing a smoother edge on the remaining concrete. “A concrete saw is not only a more efficient use of time, but the clean edges result in a more aesthetically pleasing demolition in which the new concrete is poured more easily,” adds Lightfoot. Prying a slab of the concrete from the newly cut sections, Breman and Lightfoot check the result of their incisions, which has created access to the plumbing embedded in a layer of dirt.
Stewart Lightfoot and Craig Breman check one of the sawed sections of concrete.
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Marko Duran and Ronnie Hicks lift one of the concrete sawed sections of debris to be hauled away. Ronnie Hicks uses a jackhammer to remove the concrete around the drain pipe.
Marko Duran tosses concrete pieces into the wheelbarrow from Hickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s jackhammer demolition in the furnace room.
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Andrea BEcvar, Owner Avalanche Floor Coverings
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When we go to market, we search for unique lines to offer Avalanche customers a wider, more intriguing selection. We have exclusives with some companies, thereby carrying what other stores may not.
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Judy Stewart, Designer and Andrea Becvar, owner show Lydia Dody carpet and tile samples in the Avalanche showroom.
With the restroom areas designed in detail, it is time to select carpeting for the office, reception, and kitchen areas and tile for the lobby with color and texture that will complement the casual elegance being expressed as the theme of 211’s remodel. Dody arrives at Avalanche Floor Coverings with her granite samples, using them as the focal point of the design in order to select carpet and tile. Dody emphasizes, “I want the look to be contemporary and upscale, but functional, since it will be installed in a high traffic commercial area, and be affordable too.” Judy Stewart, Avalanche Designer, says, “We want people to live out their dreams. We help them to narrow down the scope of their ideas, talk to them about their style, and then put together a package that fits both their ideas and their budget!” Andrea Becvar, Avalanche Owner, says, “It is so important that we spend time with
the client so that we can understand what they have in mind.” Stewart says, It is actually fun, not work, to comprehend the customer’s vision and then use our creativity and resources to make it materialize for them.” Becvar emphasizes, “When we go to market, we search for unique lines to offer Avalanche customers a wider, more intriguing selection. We have exclusives with some companies, thereby carrying what other stores may not.” Dody is intrigued with a unique commercial grade, tailored, short nap, tight-looped classy carpet, with earth tone hues. A final decision has not been made, but it complements the granite from BC Granite beautifully. Becvar points out that Stewart, along with the rest of the sales staff are all designers, so the customer receives a design consult when they walk through the Avalanche door. Stewart adds, “For every customer there is some stress to home design, so in realizing that, we do our part to help the client stay on schedule and make certain that their expectations have been exceeded. Dody continues the search for porcelain tile in the lobby, as she envisions the possibility of inserts to create a uniquely inspired design. Stewart explains that she enjoys the artistry of creating unique floor design with Avalanche’s vast cache of options, but the installers are artists, as well, who will successfully bring the design concept to completion in one’s home or business. Becvar exclaims that Avalanche is excited to help Dody manifest her design vision for the new home of Style Media and Design, Inc. but emphasizes that they enjoy designing for anyone’s budget whether it be a backsplash or a multi-million dollar project. “ Our design and installation team gladly do any job. And by the way, we have a lifetime warranty on labor!”
Ronnie hicks, Owner RH Contractng & landscaping The only area requiring additional attention is the floor around the drain in the furnace room, which requires the spearheaded pulsations of a jackhammer to break up the concrete to expose the pipes. For this job, Ronnie Hicks, Owner of RH Contracting & Landscaping, carefully jackhammers concrete around the drainpipe to expose the plumbing. Hick’s crew, Marko Duran, Geraldo Duran and Silvino Morales, begin prying up the meticulously cut slabs of previously sawed con-
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crete to load and haul away. Hicks emphasizes that the torn out concrete will be recycled for use in irrigation ditches or the Poudre River. The final rubble to be removed is the concrete debris from the drain area. Hicks says, “The underground area is ready for Patrick to excavate the plumbing for alteration, then backfill, which is taking the dirt out, then replacing it around the pipes. My crew and I will return to pour fresh concrete.” RH Contracting and Landscaping Company’s motto, “No job too big or too small,” is reflected in the roster of undertakings in which they specialize, ranging from tree trimming and removal, corral cleaning, trash removal, property clean-up, landscape construction, soil preparation and grading, distribution of rock, topsoil or sand, and building retaining walls and fences. Hicks says, “I have a great team of men who know how to get the job done well.”
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AJ Bork, Owner BC Granite
Lydia Dody selects the marble for the ladies powder room vanity flanked by Frank Clair, Joseph Esparza and Al Bork at BC Granite.
Upon entering the large workshop arena of BC Granite, one encounters a hubbub of activity. A team of fabricators cuts, routers (creates the edging style), and polishes granite daily. Each piece is hewed to a perfect fit and finish for each installation. The shop is adjacent to a small office and showroom, displaying the different categories of stone, and options for edging styles. Al Bork, AJ’s father and Shop Manager, explains that a customer will generally pick out a large slab of granite at a warehouse, and then it is shipped to BC Granite, where a template is made after measuring the installation site. After the fabricators have completed their magic, BC Granite installs the transformed stone. “We have remnants from the cuttings of these large slabs here at our warehouse, which can be a perfect fit for a smaller job, like a vanity or kitchen island,” says Bork. To accentuate the style of Colorado elegance at the new offices of Style Media and Design, Inc. Lydia Dody’s design goal was to select a natural stone for the vanities in both the men’s and women’s restrooms. Dody says, “Granite is the perfect solution for obtaining a rich, natural look, while harnessing
warmth and an abundance of textural interest.” Bork, along with Frank Clair, Installation Manager, work with Dody to find a selection of granite, which is ample size for her counter areas, while fitting her color scheme. Joseph Esparza, expert fabricator, uses the forklift to pull out a piece of granite with a soft rose hue, characterized by luscious pattern and texture. Dody picks this for the women’s restroom vanity and then is equally thrilled to find a second piece with less patterning, but richly colored with a palette of varied green hues to complement the men’s restroom design. A third decision is made when a luminescent black slab of granite is observed to be a perfect fit for the reception counter. Clair explains that it can take a team of five or six men a full day to prepare a piece of granite for installation from cutting to polishing. “Sometimes several pieces will need to be cut according to the template design. It’s like a big puzzle,” says Clair. When asked if the pieces always fit when they are ready to be installed, he says, “Absolutely, AJ measures precisely.” The final step would be to epoxy the perfectly cut edges together so that a virtually seamless masterpiece transforms the room. Dody is already visualizing the amazing transformation of the restrooms at 211 W. Myrtle with the beauty of granite.
Jerry and Bobbie Cogburn, Owners dale’s carpet one of fort collins After the thrill of seeking creative solutions for floor and wall tile amidst the fascinating choices of gorgeous materials available at Dale’s Carpet One of Fort Collins, Lydia Dody returns to the showroom to finesse the artistry of the design and make additional selections with Jan Rittenhouse, Interior Designer. To create a design detail in the ladies’ restroom, Rittenhouse works with Dody to incorporate accent rows of six-inch tumbled natural stone tiles to enrich the texture of the porcelain wall tile, as it enlivens the subtle earth tones of the porcelain tile floor. Likewise, attention is given to the men’s restroom floor, where the sage-toned porcelain tile will be skillfully fitted with two-inch pine green granite squares embedded in each corner where the twelve inch tiles meet. Skillful cutting in a mosaic-like manner will allow this design to emerge upon installation. Dody is inspired with the luscious array of tile and countertop materials, from which she makes selections for the backsplash and countertop in the refreshmment bar area, continuing the thematic flow of Colorado rough-hewn elegance. A Mohawk Quarry Stone porcelain tile glazed in subtle earth-tone hues is selected for use on the wall behind the sink area. Rittenhouse exclaims, “The vast cache of resources I have at my disposal at Dale’s Carpet One allows for a unique design to be created when working with
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tile.” Dody is intrigued with a turquoise slate-like accent tile, which Rittenhouse suggests be interspersed into the Quarry Stone glazed porcelain to blend with the laminate. Excited about a new product line from Wilsonart, Rittenhouse shows Dody a Premium Deepstar Fossil laminate for the countertop. Dody loves the appearance and comments, “The tactile feeling of its textural surface, as well as the variance of coloration complements the turquoise and earth tones in the backsplash tile. It will be a fresh new look for a much used area of our office.” With additional materials chosen, it is time for Jammie Collins, Installation Manager, and Rittenhouse, to once again assume the ever-crucial task of determining exact measurements. On site at 211 W. Myrtle, Collins measures the refreshment area for the backsplash tile, incorporating the artistry of the unique tile design into the formula. Collins must also measure the countertop for the laminate. As Jammie reads the tape, he must add 7% to the exact measurement to account for any alterations in layout, manufacturing defects or installation errors. Collins emphasizes, “The additional material will allow for any changes due to design or damage during the installation process.” Collins, who has been in the installation business for seventeen years, and has encountered every type of challenge, must also inspect each installation site for possible structural problems. “This is significantly important in a remodel, where walls may simply not be straight, or water damage, perhaps even mold, for example, could be a destructive agent behind a wall. If these complications are assessed, then walls need to be torn out before new materials are installed. We make certain to eradicate any problem that would hinder the life span of the finished product,” asserts Collins. From the undergirdings, to the aesthetics, Dody is confident and excited about the Dale’s Carpet One philosophy from demo to design.
Jammie Collins, Installation Manager and Jan Rittenhouse, Interior Designer measure the bathrooms for determining quantities of the various tiles.
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eremy Jones, The Canyon Chophouse Manager, escorts the Style Magazine party through a casual, tailored dining room, open with vast picture windows viewing the efflorescent patio, to an intimate seating area in the vault. Lydia Dody, President of Style Media and Design,Inc. who hosted the dining event, was accompanied by Saundra Skrove, Sales Manager, Diane M. Specht, Photo Editor/Photographer and guests, Jerry and Bobbie Cogburn, Owners of Dale’s Carpet One of Fort Collins. While Jones was introducing the buttery-caramel, and oak fermented nuances of a Stryker Chardonnay from Sonoma, a pre-appetizer, tantalized the diners. The orange tamarind, vanilla-glazed, house-smoked duck breast, was served atop a delicate sweet potato gaufrette, sprinkled with pieces of drunken goat cheese and sweetened with a gooseberry reduction sauce. This “au gratis” special treat, which changes nightly, not only “amused” each of these diners by tickling their palettes, but had the desired effect as each yearned for more creative cuisine. All eyes were on a luscious assemblage of delicacies for the first starter as Brian Hottovy, our waiter, presented the Old Town Cheese Plate. MouCo German Style Muenster, Bingham Hill Blue Cheese, Spanish Drunken Goat Cheese, spiced pecans, tart apple slices, and piquant roasted garlic with lavash, drizzled with port reduction syrup, becomes a fascinating cornucopia of tastes for our party. Jones serves a second artistic endeavor with the Carpaccio of Beef, Red Onion, Capers, and Gruyere, basking in a Dijon infused extra virgin olive oil. Bobbie Cogburn, exclaims, “This is not only dining, but entertainment, as well!” When the Pan Seared Scallops, Roasted Beets, Frisee and Warm Truffle Vinaigrette were presented to the group as another starter, Dody exclaims, “The scallops are divinely prepared, cooked to perfection!” When Jerry Cogburn comments on the moist and tender quality of the scallops, Jones explains a Chop House secret. “We get our fish from small, independent fisherman in Hawaii, who line catch, providing us with sashimi quality fish.” Glancing over to the sizzle of activity at the old tellers ledge, we have a full view of an open kitchen and Chef Matthew Schump’s setting for his creations. While nibbling fresh garden salads, the pungent sweetness glazed over the greens with 40-year-old balsamic vinegar used to create the vinaigrette, we await the entrees. Idaho Trout, Pan Seared Sea Scallops, Hash Browns, Seared Spinach and Buerre Blanc is served to Jerry Cogburn, who immediately remarks, “It tastes as fresh as if I had caught it myself and the sauce only enhances the taste of the fish. I’m curious how the chef does this so successfully.” Bobbie Cogburn savors a perfectly seasoned, tender Petit Filet, paired with potatoes, spirited with bacon and caramelized onions. Dody’s first taste of the Lobster in the Grilled Shellfish Medley elicits a joyful response, asserting, “This is so incredible; I don’t think that I will share! Each selection of seafood is sweet, tender and delicious.” Drawn butter, roasted red potatoes, and asparagus accentuate the medley. Delighted with the first bite as she savors a Chop House special, Skrove describes the Double Cut Pork Chops as a rare treat, tasty with an intriguing mingling of interwoven spices. As I taste my entrée, Grilled Marlin, an evening special, a meaty, juicy morsel of fresh fish launched me into believing I was dining at a seaside cafe. After having reveled in a mouth-watering, delicious dining experience, Jones explains that the success of their culinary endeavors lies in the fact that Chef Schump’s domain is a scratch kitchen.“We have a can opener we call “the Persuader” because it doesn’t work well, but we actually don’t need one,” says Jones. Chef Schump explains that his cuisine is characterized by the reduction sauces they seductively simmer for a special richness of flavor. The desserts is presented for a final palette pleasing pleasure. Drunken Chocolate Cake infused with Chambord, a Raspberry Liqueur, Peanut Butter Mousse and Chocolate Ganache Parfait, Tahitian Vanilla Bean Crème Brulee, Lemon Sabayon and White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake are indulged in with great glee. While many restaurants offer gourmet cuisine, The Canyon Chop House, who proudly supports the bounty of Colorado, may well become a culinary star, earning its place on any connoisseur’s itinerary. Hidden behind an unassuming business-style architectural façade, welcoming everyday dining in Old Town, Jones says, “We might be hard to find, but we are impossible to forget.” Style recommends taking a small detour off College Avenue any day of the week for al fresco dining, great music and American cuisine done with considerable talent!
Top Photo: Chef Matthew Schump serves up the Marlin special from the kitchen where the tellers ledge once stood. Photo 2: Saundra Skrove, Lydia Dody and Bobbie Cogburn admire the creative plating of a Chop House specialty. Photo 3:The Style Magazine party is seated in the warmly lit area of the vault’s private dining room. Bottom Photo: Bobbie and Jerry Cogburn along with Saundra Skrove and Lydia Dody gather around the tempting dessert tray offered by waiters Lindy Myers and Brian Hottovy.
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FIRE HYDRANT 5
Cathy & Doug Tobin with Buddy
Patrik Mackey
Heather Herrell & Kimberly Vowell
Alex, Owen & Allison Koster with Conan
Diane Jones with Abby
Jen Weller with Madison Jeremy Rentola & Duke
Leslie Vogt
Heather Keaton with Tippy
Overall race winner: Ron Lipka
Mike Nelson with Tork & Tink
FIRE HYDRANT 5 May 6 Edora Park, Fort Collins A big round of paws for over 300 participants and their canine companions attending the best doggone event to help homeless animals. The event included a 5K Race & a 3K Walk/Fun Run for ‘fido’ & their owner. The sold out Pet Fair featured breed rescue groups, pet massage, photos and plenty of informative booths for ‘fido’ and their owner. Agility and fly ball demo’s plus a pet look alike contest and best pet trick added fun to this family event. The 16th annual event raised over $22,000 for Larimer Humane Society and their work with homeless animals.
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P I R AT E S O F T H E C A R I B B E A N Ann Yanagi & Glenna Cribari
Sara Graves with Breeze
Diane & William Liskey
Ruth Lytle Barnaby & Jim Barnaby
Noreen & Dennis Houska
Molly & Lane Everitt, Ann & David Everitt
Audrey & Kevin Tool
Kelley Blackwelder
Stacey & Kevin Unger
Bree Munger with Zach
Susan Giglio, Maureen Morris & Val Feavel Keith Weinman & Mike Nelson
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PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN May 20 CSU Equine Center, Fort Collins Nearly 1,000 guests sailed the high seas adorned in their finest silk and velvet costumes at the 27th annual PVH event. Maps led costumed pirates to hidden treasure at the live and silent auctions with many exciting travel opportunities, an adorable puppy, pampering sessions and more. Live Caribbean steel drums, an exotic Island flair dinner, and gambling tables rounded out a great evening. The event raised over $250,000 for PVH Foundation Health Trust and their many local health programs and projects.
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N A T I O N A L D AY O F P R AY E R Larry Abramson, Paul Smith, Stu VanMeveren & Ray Martinez
Pastor Dary Northrop & Lydia Dody
Cathy & Mayor Doug Hutchinson
Myrilla Carson & Bill Roberts, Major US Army Ret.
Charles Inman, Sandy Aldern, & Mark Driscoll Art Dillon, Brigadier General, US Army Ret., Lance Corporal Jeff Dugan & NCO Marc Jones, US Marines Frank Buck Corporal Scott Shellhaas & Lieutenant Ken Elliott
Reverand Paul James & Pastor Brad Jensen
NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER May 4 Marriott Hotel, Fort Collins
Pastor Johnny Square
In observance of a resolution signed by President Truman in 1952 declaring a National Day of Prayer, over 100 of our local leaders and the community attended the 55th National Day of Prayer. A crosssection of leaders were present at the breakfast morning and listened to key note speaker, the Honorable Bob Schaffer. Many of the well-know community members led the breakfast attendees into a concert of prayers. Honorable Bob Schaffer
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ADOPTION DREAMS COME TRUE Tiiffany Lehman & Joyce Segar
Alison Hade, Cindy Sarai & Maxwell
Barbara Moir & Dorthy Fitzgerald
SHIPS AHOY! TASTE OF WELD COUNTY April 6 Island Grove Exhibition Hall, Greeley
ADOPTION DREAMS COME TRUE GUILD SUPPORTIVE MEMBER LUNCHEON May 18 Tapestry House, Fort Collins Nearly 100 people attended the “Thank You” luncheon honoring supportive volunteers. New member guests and volunteers enjoyed hearing guest speaker Alison Hade tell of her story of adoption. Proceeds of the event benefit Adoption Dreams Come True and their mission to help provide a home that is safe, loving and permanent to Colorado children and aid adoptive parents in this process.
Guests set sail for a fun filled evening at the 18th Taste of Weld County. The evening tantalized guests’ palettes with samples of cuisine provided by thirty local restaurants. Jumping castles, deep sea fishing & pictures on the beach kept guests entertained. The event raised $30,000 for Child Advocacy Resource and Education of Weld County whose mission is to strengthen families while keeping children safe from abuse and neglect.
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Kate Farabaugh, Ann Ghent, Mary Audette, Lindsay Van Soest & Elizabeth Funk-Breay
John Cooke & Elvis
Adrienne Andrews & Angel Chacon
Julie, Brett, George, John & Betty Hall
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foster self-sufficiency and strengthen families and individuals to take ownership of their situation and gain the skills necessary to stabilize in their housing in the short and long term. For more information contact Sabrina Arch at 970.407.7053 or by email at sarch@n2n.org.
Visit us on the web for the entire events calender. www.stylemagazinecolorado.com
n FORT COLLINS Lagoon Summer Concert Series Colorado State University Lagoon Wednesday nights 6:30-8:30 The Lagoon Summer Concert Series has been a summer event in Fort Collins for over 14 years. Thanks to the generous support of Student Media, the Facilities Department and the Technical Services department at Colorado State University, this event has continued to thrive and grow into the success it is today. Performances will be under the trees at the lagoon on the west lawn of Colorado State University’s Lory Student Center. Bring a picnic, lawn chairs, and blankets. For more information visit www.lagoonseries.com. Kristi’s Big Night Out Lincoln Center July 21, 6:30pm This 2nd annual event is held in memory of Kristi Visocky who was killed in an automobile accident in May of 2003. The Kristi Visocky Memorial Fund was set up to provide scholarships and assistance to area youth. It’s an evening of great food, spirits and lots of fun. Delicious cuisine prepared by Enzio’s, PF Chang’s, Island Grill, The Rio and more. For more information contact Bob Visocky at 970.219.3297. Kristi Visocky Memorial Golf Tournament SouthRidge Golf Course July 23 Proceeds from the 2006 4th Annual Golf Tournament will go to provide scholarships for young women wishing to continue their education in non-traditional areas such as hair dresser, culinary arts, or other vocations that often do not offer scholarship or grant funding. Activities will begin with a Kick Off party that includes food, spirits, music by After the Fire, a silent auction and prizes. For more information contact Bob Visocky at 970.219.3297. 12th Annual Benefit Golf Tournament Fox Acres Country Club August 3, 9am This day of golf spent on the beautiful private course of Fox Acres Country Club will be a very rewarding and exciting experience. Proceeds will benefit Neighbor to Neighbor in which their Award-winning HUD-Certified Comprehensive Housing Counseling programs are designed to
Annie Walk & Pet Festival Library Park August 26, 8:30pm Annual dog walk fund-raising event sponsored by Friends of the Library and led by the Mayor of Fort Collins. Proceeds are for children’s library books and materials. Festival includes contests, agility course, dog games, photography, prizes, pancake breakfast, cake and much more. For more information call 970.221.6526.
n LOVELAND 7th Annual Boys & Girls Club “A Bit of a Bash” Riverwood Ranch, 5894 U.S. Hwy. 34 June 24, 6pm Help raise money for the Boys and Girls Club of Larimer County. Event will include live music, dancing, silent and live auctions and several raffles. For more information call 970.223.1709. Gathering in the Garden Columbine Gallery Sculpture Garden 2683 Taft Avenue July 20 The Gathering in the Garden presented by McKee Medical Center is a time for the Loveland community to come together, enjoy the rich tastes of Thompson Valley and help today’s youth reach a brighter future. The event will feature local restaurants, wineries and breweries to eat and drink under the stars. With a background of live music, there will be networking, and the meeting and greeting of friends both old and new. The evening will be filled with excellent food and drink, laughter and hope for Partners Mentoring Youth and the children we serve. Please call 970.613.2187 for more information and to purchase tickets. 15th Annual Loveland Sculpture Invitational Show and Sale North Shores of Lake Loveland August 11, 12 & 13 Discover the world of three dimensional art as the largest assembled group of sculptors and sculpture in the United States are showcased. Enjoy the international diversity of the sculpture community as over 340 artists from across the nation display over 3,500 sculptures. From miniatures to monuments, in every conceivable medium, there is something for everyone at this wonderful outdoor event. The show is sponsored by the Loveland Sculpture Group, a non-profit corporation dedicated to expanding opportunities and appreciation for sculpture. For more information call 970.663.7467.
n WINDSOR NFL Alumni Fish and Chip Tournament Pelican Lakes Golf & Country Club July 9, 8-5pm The Annual NFL Alumni Fish and Chip tournament brings together celebrities in order to benefit the Windsor High School Athletic Program. For more information call 970.686.5828.
n GREELEY Weld County Fair Island Grove Park July 26-31 The Weld County Fair is an annual event for the community and for the educational benefit of 4-H and FFA members. The fair gives the youth and adults of our county an opportunity to exhibit their skills in agriculture, natural resources, engineering, consumer and family, fine arts, horticulture and family living. For more information visit www.weldcountyfair.com. Hospitality House Bowl-A-Thon North Colorado Medical Center Foundation 1801 16th St. August 4 The Thissen Construction Corporation Hospitality Bowl-A-Thon is a fun-filled event in which teams of four bowlers compete in various bowling games. Bowlers dress in costumes depending on the event’s theme, and have a chance to win prizes throughout the evening. All funds raised are used to address the needs and improvements in the Hospitality House at North Colorado Medical Center. For more information visit www.ncmcfoundation.org/events/thissen_ bowlathon.html, or call 970.395.2687.
n ESTES PARK Coolest Car Show Bond Park July 4 Check out vintage cars from the 1920s and beyond and help benefit the Estes Park Area Historical Museum. For more information visit www. estesparkresort.com. 80th Annual Rooftop Rodeo Stanley Park Fairgrounds July 11-16, 7:30pm The 2006 Rooftop Rodeo will kick off with a colorful parade on Tuesday, July 11th at 10:30 a.m. in downtown Estes Park. There will be six exciting PRCA Rodeo performances starting at 7:30 p.m. each evening beginning Tuesday, July 11 and going through Sunday, July 16. Saddle bronco riding, steer wrestling, tie down roping, bareback bronco riding, barrel racing and bull riding are among the PRCA sanctioned events that will entertain and astonish each evening’s audience. In addition, people will not want to miss the antics of this year’s rodeo clown. For more information call 970.586.6104 or visit www.estesnet.com/ Events/rooftoprodeo.htm.
n BELLVUE 11th Annual Richard Schmid Fine Art Auction & Rist Canyon Mountain Festival Rist Canyon, 10 miles west of Fort Collins September 3, 10-4pm Event will feature an auction of original paintings and sculpture from over 70 artists. The Mountain Festival includes a market, live entertainment, a book sale, car show, bake sale, kids activities and more. Proceeds will be used to support the Rist Canyon Volunteer Fire Department. For more information please visit www.rcvfd-richard-schmidart-auction.com
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•••• "When I found out I had 2rostate cancer, I didn't know what to do:' "I found out I could have my prostate removed with Poudre Valley Hospital's new robotic system. After surgery, I had no pain, no nerve damage, and a
new outlook on life." When prostate cancer is confined to the prostate, it may be surgically removed. But traditional prostate surgery is painful and can cause nerve damage resulting in impotence. Now prostate removal can be done through tiny incisions with the da Vinci robotic-assisted surgical system at Poudre Valley Hospital. Like Alvin, patients benefit from reduced pain, less blood loss, lower risk of infection, shorter hospital stays and faster recovery.
Thanks to successful prostate surgery, Alvin Gesick can get back to fishing with his favorite fishing buddy and grandson, Keegan.
Alvin and Poudre Valley Hospital recommend you talk to your doctor about PSA testing. For more information about robotic surgery at PVH, please email us at info@pvhs.org.
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