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Optimistic About Change I am writing to commend you on the April Style Magazine. I read it with interest because I live in Loveland, and feel we are sister cities. I grew up in Loveland and have noticed the great changes in our area too, especially since we seem to be growing together. I liked your lead Publisher's Letter about change, and decided to speak about the topic in a broader sense of fear of change in life. I sited your letter and gave you the credit for the lead. You are welcome to join us at the Loveland Breakfast Optimist Club, and perhaps give us a picture of the larger greater Fort Collins area growth. Sincerely, James Vincent Loveland Breakfast Optimist Club
Dear Lydia, Thank you so much for the wonderful article on Body Contouring after Weight Loss. My patients were treated with compassion and dignity and your readers were educated on the solutions for a difficult problem. Also, thank you for taking the time to help me update my wardrobe. I had a great time working with you! Sincerly yours, Amy Brewster, M.D.
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Follom Your Passion Twenty-four years ago Style Magazine featured working women in its fall issue and that focus quickly became an annual tradition. I am excited to celebrate the many varied women professionals in this issue of Style Magazine. Their stories will intrigue you and open your eyes to the amazing accomplishments of women in our Colorado Front Range.
oday women are taking their place in boardrooms, are opening the door to non-traditional careers, courageously launching new businesses and are now even dominating some medical professions. Young women are watching their mothers discover their passion and are growing up in a culture that now accepts and rewards women as peers in the workplace. As I look back to 1966 when I opened my first retail store, and even to 1984 when I launched Style Magazine, I realize that female role models were scarce then. It was my passion, exuberance, tenacity and youthful ignorance that kept me going . I didn't know it at the time, but I was born to be an entrepreneur and I luckily found my niche. Our fashion section is always one of my favorites, and it was especially fun to work with three fashion stores owned by delightful retail entrepreneurs. Linda and Michelle at Designs (two of my favorite gals) are not only seasoned businesswomen but also kind and generous human beings. Karin brings her love of fashion to her cute new shop, Karinza in Windsor. And, Anna is simply precious with her trendy new store, Dress Code II; since she emigrated here from Russia I relate to her and we speak a little Russian with each other just for fun. Working with The Group partners as models was a blast. At work they are consummate professionals while socially they are such fun! We all had a great time at the photo shoot and everyone looked exceptional modeling fall fashions! And thank you Allison for introducing all the ladies to your fabulous Cabana Spa. Looking your best in the work place is important and today there are many options to enhance how we look and feel. Enjoy reading suggestions from our area professionals. This Women & Business issue is one of my favorites because it gives women the opportunity to promote themselves and their businesses. I encourage you to patronize these women and keep our disposable dollars right here in our They significantly contribute to our region. economy and deserve our support!
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Laurie Bien, Co-Owner, Kirks Flyshop, demonstrates that fly-fishing isn’t only for the men.
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by Erica Pauly
Wading into the brisk, leg cramping Big Thompson River, and balancing between slippery moss-covered rocks, Laurie Bien attempts to find her footing to cast out her fishing line. With feet quickly numbing, it is a matter of seconds before Bien must sink securely to the ground so her son can remain safe in the backpack attached to her back.
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aurie Bien, co-owner of Kirks Fly Shop, along with Susan Herlihy, Public Relations Coordinator of the Fort Collins Lincoln Center, and Susan Butters, co-owner of Bullhide 4X4 & Auto Accessories have all put down the needlepoint and taken up hobbies that add more excitement to their lives. With Bien’s son riding on her back, maintaining balance is difficult, which is why fishing alone provides more relaxation. Work is slow today, so Bien steps out the back door of her shop and into the refreshing river full of her fishing prey. “Flyfishing is not just a sport for men. Being a woman and being out there, it’s a fantastic outlet and any woman can do it.” A woman’s touch is just what the sport needs. “I think I need to start a women’s line [of products] for fly-fishing.” But the occasion to wear pink arises only outside of work for Bien. She cringes, thinking about new merchandise like pink fishing waders. “I do like pink stuff, but pink waders for fly-fishing? Come on. I mean for one, they’re going to scare the fish away.” “Fishing is my way of re-connecting with the outdoors and myself.” At the edge of the raging river, crickets sing, and the dance of Bien’s lure over the water begins. She finds oxygen here, out of her shop, and in the middle of the Big Thompson. For Susan Herlihy, oxygen is found at Lynchland Stables in Fort Collins. The noise of energized students and racing horse hooves sing a different song. After a day in a business suit, Herlihy throws on cut-off jeans, pulls her hair back, and heads out to teach horse back riding. “It is more than teaching, it’s about walking through life with them [clients and students]. I teach my students about horsemanship rather than just about riding horses.” “My parents didn’t want to take me anywhere in the car because I would squeal every time I saw a horse.” She smiles, remembering when she first fell in love with riding, remembering the practice, the joy, and the freedom that it brought her, and still brings today. A mind full of marketing skills and a heart full of love for people, Herlihy reaches out with hands of strength. She confidently leads the horse that won’t listen, and gently lifts the child learning how to ride. “Life with horses is more fun. They are beautiful and funny and smart and naughty and they are just so full of personality and beauty.” Like the diversity between horses, Herlihy enjoys the diversity between her students. “A love of horses is such a personal thing. For some, it’s about the pet, and for others it’s about the progress. At 9:00 you may have someone who simply wants to love the horse. At 10:00 you may have someone who wants to win at state. And they are both equally valuable.” “This gives me oxygen. I breathe better outside. It also helps me appreciate the diversity of both of these special parts of my life.” After a day of training, as Herlihy leads the dusty, drained horse into the stable, they both take in a deep breath. Though she is tired and dirty from giving lessons, Herlihy smiles with the excitement of doing it all over again tomorrow. “Which job is most me? I am the most ‘me’ around horses and people, but both of my jobs are about people. It’s about communicating my passion; both for the
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Susan Butters, co-owner, Bullhide 4X4 & Auto Accessories, enjoys a break on a snowmobile ride with her son, Trevor, and niece, Michelle Piper.
Susan Herlihy, Public Relations Coordinator, Lincoln Center, instructs as her students learn to jump with their horses.
theatre and for horses.” You may have to go further into the wilderness to find Susan Butters enjoying her hobbies. When she arrives at a drop-off point covered in several feet of snow, her husband has already conquered the fall, and encourages her to follow. She takes a deep breath, shakes away the fear and reminds herself, “You can do this.” The snowmobile revs and off she goes. “When you are in the mountains, you’re as close to heaven as you can be.” She may be maneuvering up a rocky trail that was never meant for a vehicle to cross, or peering over a cliff a few feet from her. She may be bundled up behind the wheel of a snowmobile or wearing shorts and a hat in her jeep, but she will most definitely be on a four-wheel drive vehicle. Women account for 16 percent of all people who own ATVs in the U.S, and Butters is one of them. “When we all go together, the guys love the fact that we want to do it like them and keep up.” The thrill of the leap and the encouragement of her husband not only drew her to four-wheeling, but Butters has invested her life into a business that encourages just that. Butters and her husband, Scott, started Bullhide Liner in 1996. The company expanded quickly from only spray liners to a full-service repair and accessory shop. In 2003, Butters and her husband relocated to South College, and the business name evolved to Bullhide 4X4. The move detonated a sonic boom of interest and excitement in the community. While juggling two kids, a business, and her
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sanity, Butters has learned to balance work and play by reminding herself that, “In the shop, I am the business partner and in the mountains, I am the companion. It is a perfect fit for me. It is important to show others that married people can work together and share a hobby.” “To all you women out there: You just have to try it. If I can do it, we all can, you have to have faith that it’s gonna be okay.” With cramped legs, dusty jeans, and covered in snow, each of these women finds happiness in the great outdoors. Erica Pauly is a writer living in Loveland with her husband.
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Guns don’t scare Lisa Brough. For as long as she can remember, they’ve always been in her life and, for the past 20 plus years, they’ve also been her business.
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rough is not quite what you’d expect behind a gun counter. That small, slender frame, perfect hair, impeccable makeup and mother-of-the-year look is a far cry from the rough and tumble image of the female gunslinger/enthusiast often portrayed in TV and movies. But make no mistake: she knows guns inside and out. As co-owner of Rocky Mountain Shooters Supply since April of 2005, Brough also knows about ammunition, safes, and optics. It’s all part of the business that she and husband, Tim, operate on East Mulberry. The gun business, she admits, is a male dominated business. “It’s been hard. Someone would come in and ask questions about their gun. I would give them the correct answer and they would re-ask it of Tim or a male employee. I faced that a lot. It’s not as bad as it used to be because customers here at the store are repeat customers and trust has grown. But there are still times when people call and I answer and they want to talk to a man.” The years have softened her response to that macho attitude. “In my younger years, I felt it was an offense and thought I had something to prove. But with age comes wisdom and tolerance and I’ve realized it’s not a personal insult, just human nature. There will always be those who are men’s men and they just don’t see me as being out in the woods and shooting an elk. But life is too short to get hung up on small things. And the ultimate goal is to make sure my customers leave happy and if that happens, I don’t care who answered their questions.” “Our goal,” she says, “is to make Rocky Mountain Shooters Supply a one-stop place. You can purchase firearms, optics (scopes, binoculars, range finders), carrying cases, and safes for storage of firearms. You can also try out firearms or use your own gun in the shooting range.” Gunsmith and gun safety classes are offered once a month. From her “Tower of Power” upstairs in the building, Brough handles the bookkeeping and payroll, manages the website, and writes a newsletter for the Pawnee Sportsman Center, their outdoor shooting range. CONTINUED ON PAGE 38
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Lisa Brough, Co-Owner, Rocky Mountain Shooter Supply, demonstrates the correct technique for shooting a CZ Dan Wesson 45 caliber.
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A-Train marketing communications, inc. :: fort collins
Gretchen Gaede president
Business Description: Founded in 1998, A-Train Marketing Communications, Inc. is a full-service marketing firm with a two-track mind, one that is both creative and strategic. From brand building to comprehensive campaigns, we work on projects with a purpose by developing audience-focused strategies that drive results. Area of Specialty: Branding, Strategic Planning, Messaging, Public Relations, Materials Design and Non-profit marketing—specifically creative fundraising. Education and Certifications: Colorado State University, Bachelor of Arts, Creative Writing: Poetry. To what do you attribute to your success? Learning to live independently, confidently, and with a positive attitude. Role Model: My husband, Ryan Keiffer, has always been the most positive influence in my life. What is your most proud accomplishment? This year is a great one as it represents two very proud achievements for me: owning a successful business for ten years – this October; and finishing the first draft of my novel, Talulah’s View. In what ways do you give back to the community? I’m absolutely dedicated to giving back, and believe in creating a corporate culture of giving as well. I currently hold executive Board and planning positions for several organizations including the Fort Collins Museum of Contemporary Art, the Boys and Girls Club of Larimer County and the Emerge Colorado Young Professionals Networking Club. In addition to board service, I actively volunteer for non-profits including United Way, Discovery Science Center, Poudre School District Foundation, Project SelfSufficiency, Neighbor to Neighbor, The Family Center/La Familia and many others.
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Sandra Duggan Financial Consultant Business Description: Shell Duggan Perl Investments Group Of Wachovia Securities, LLC Financial Consultant Specialty: Vice President—Investments Education and Certifications: Graduated from the University of Kansas, Lawrence Kansas. To what do you attribute to your success? Success comes to those who love what they do and I’ve had the good fortune of finding just that. Most people are unique and very interesting. Getting to know them and at the same time help them invest wisely is just my cup of tea. Who has been a role model for you? As far as a role model, that’s difficult, because most of us meet many people we admire. However, I must give my parents a lot of credit. Even though they both came from very humble Nebraska roots, they were always self sufficient, hard working, and always gave us a spirit of hope and determination. They were very successful and made each of us believe in ourselves, our abilities and that no matter what the obstacles, we could accomplish anything we set out to do. What is your most proud accomplishment? I spent the first 20 years of my adult life being married and raising four beautiful children. My husband was an attorney and involved in politics holding many offices including State Senator. During those years, I managed a family, my home, campaigning, entertaining, teaching Great Books, working with United Way, AAUW, Greeley Philharmonic, and WTK. Now, I concentrate on the business of my clients, staying abreast of constant changes in the markets. In fact, many of my clients have become dear friends.
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Amy Hayes, M.D. radiologist
Business Description: Partner with Advanced Medical Imaging Consultants – providing radiology services for Northern Colorado and outreach locations in Wyoming and Nebraska. Area of Specialty: Interventional Radiology Education and Certifications: University of Washington, B.S., Chemical Engineering. MIT, Graduate studies, Medical Engineering, Medical Physics. University of Massachusetts, M.D., Internship – Internal Medicine and Residency – Diagnostic Radiology – Virginia Mason Hospital. Seattle, WA. Vascular and Interventional Radiology Fellowship – University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM. Board certified by the American College of Radiology with a Certificate of Added Qualification in Vascular and Interventional Radiology. To what do you attribute your success? Hard work, perseverance, and patience. Role Model: In Radiology – the pioneers in Vascular and Interventional Radiology. In life- my father who is extremely smart, hard working, honest, and kind. What is your most proud accomplishment? Aside from graduating medical school, surviving residency and fellowship, running the Chicago Marathon in under 3 hours and finishing the Leadville Trail 100 mile run. Giving Back: Treating patients is a satisfying way to give back to the community. Helping patients and hopefully improving their quality of life is very rewarding. On a more general level, I am involved with the running community helping with local races, donating time and money and hopefully providing healthy activities in which everyone can participate.
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aims community college :: greeley
Brenda Rask
Associate Dean for Career and Technical Education
Area of Specialty: Career and Technical Education Certifications: Local Career & Technical Education Director Credential, Colorado Credential for Career & Technical Education. Business Education, TeacherCoordinator, Colorado Credential for Career & Technical Education. Business Education, Professional Teacher License, State of Colorado. To what do you attribute your success? Having a foundation of strong work ethic, integrity, and pride in a job done well. I’ve also learned that anything worth having isn’t free or isn’t easily achieved or obtained, and it’s just as important to know what you don’t want to be as it is to know what you do want to be. Role Model: Personally, my mom. Professionally, Dr. George H. Copa. He exudes passion for teaching and learning, is a visionary in education, and has numerous admirable personal qualities. Most proud accomplishment: The level of education that I have achieved while balancing full-time work and raising a family. Giving Back: Serving on education committees, collecting and donating to families in need, supporting Career & Technical student organizations, and getting childrens’ books into the hands of young readers. What qualities do you appreciate in people or strive for in your own life? Be honest, demonstrate integrity, keep your word, and live by example. What is your hope or your goal for our community? I would love to see people have and pursue an education of their choice. It’s my hope that community members discover what they enjoy doing and are able to make a career of it.
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Gina West Professor
Business Description: Aims Community College, Aviation Department Area of Specialty: Professor in Aviation Education Education and Certifications: AAS, Aviation Technology, Aims Community College BA, History, University of Northern Colorado, Summa Cum Laude BA, Spanish, University of Northern Colorado, Summa Cum Laude To what do you attribute your success? My father. He taught me to set high goals, persevere, and be responsible. Who has been a role model for you? My father. He is now 87 years old, and I have seen him move forward through his life, remaining steady through obstacles and trials, maintaining his values, and demonstrating his love for his family. I have learned that the greatest heroes are most often the ordinary folks just doing the right thing day by day. What is your most proud accomplishment? My proudest accomplishment is when I help someone achieve his or her dreams. Giving Back: I give back to the community by mentoring young people. I encourage them to choose worthy goals, then to work hard and never give up until those goals become their reality. I believe that any hope and future this world has is tied directly to the successes of our children.
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Allison Clark owner
Business Description: A full service Medical Spa and Salon Area of Specialty: Skin care, total body wellness Education and Certifications: Ph.D. in Psychology, RN, BSN, Laser Tech To what do you attribute your success? To hard work and perseverance. I do not let a minor set back stop me from achieving any goal I set for myself. My grandmother taught me how to live life, and to be a strong woman, and that I can overcome any obstacle. I strive to be as supportive and understanding as her. What is your most proud accomplishment? There are two aspects of my life that I take the most pride in. I have worked hard to improve my life through education and my degrees which have opened many doors. With my education, I now have the opportunity to help others succeed in achieving their own goals. The aspect of my life I take most pride in is my family. My children have grown to be strong, independent, and intelligent adults; my pride in them holds no bounds. My husband is supportive and caring; and is the balance in my life. What is the best part of your job? I would say the best part of my job is that I have an opportunity to help people. Many people come here feeling unhappy about their appearance and we help them see their true beauty; as we teach them how to improve the things they can. I also like donating my time and services, and try to accommodate our client’s financial situation. In this tough economy, we are here to educate men and women alike about how they can make the changes they would like to see without going under the knife or spending a lot of money. I hope to continue to develop affordable services for everyone in the community.
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Caring Hearts Home Health :: northern Colorado
Denise Swingle, RN owner
Business Description: We provide skilled medical care in the comfort of our client’s homes. Area of Specialty: Nursing, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Medical Social Work and non-medical services like cooking, cleaning, and shopping. To what do you attribute your success? Taking things slowly and surrounding myself with quality people. No one person can be responsible for the success of any business. It takes a team of people committed to providing quality patient care. Who has been a role model in your life? My sister has been a big role model for me. She is a family physician practicing in North Carolina. My coworkers, Adrienne Roth and Sherri Shovlin, whom I worked with prior to starting the agency, have also been role models for me. They are strong confident women who know our industry and as a team, I knew we could make the business work. What is your most proud accomplishment? My proudest personal accomplishment would be my two wonderful children. In business, we are very proud to be named a top 100 home healthcare agencies in the nation. This is a rare honor based on how well our client does after completing care with our agency. Giving Back: We give back to our community by actively supporting our local Senior Center with fundraisers and also the Alzheimer’s Association. I am an active board member of the Senior Resource Services. We also started a networking group called “Professionals for Seniors,” that brings together all types of senior services, from healthcare to help moving into a new home. We have over 150 active participants in our group and are always looking for more. Favorite part of your job: My favorite part of my job is the ability to employ so many wonderful caring people and give them the freedom to care for their patients without the restrictions found in large corporate structures. We are able to treat each patient as an individual. What qualities do you appreciate in people or strive for in your own life? I think finding balance of work and family is something I appreciate in my employees. We must have balance to care for our clients. What is your goal or hope for our community? My goal for our community is to educate both the public and the physicians on the benefits of home health services. Early, before placement in hospitals or long term care becomes needed. I feel strongly that a person’s home is the best place to recover. Home care is a valuable part of the continuum of care; with many clients seeing multiple physicians and quicker discharges from hospitals, home health nurses can ensure medications are being taken correctly, provide care to wounds, and teach clients to live with their diseases. Therapists also teach the client how to adapt to their living environment, something that can’t be done anywhere but at home.
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Greeley Medical Clinic, P.C. :: GREELEY
Barbara Yosses, J.D., M.A. CEO Business Description: Health Care – Multispecialty Group Practice with eight locations in Greeley and Loveland. Area of Specialty: Chief Executive Officer Education and Certifications: University of Toledo · College of Law, Juris Doctorate, Emphasis Health Care Law. Eastern Michigan University, Master of Arts. University of Toledo, Bachelor of Arts & Bachelor of Education, Cum Laude. To what do you attribute your success? Always believing in myself and in my ability to accomplish any goals I set for myself. Who has been a role model for you? My dad. He came to this country as an immigrant, and went on to college and a successful career in mechanical engineering. He always told me I could do anything I wanted, as long as I went to college and worked hard. What is your most proud accomplishment? Successfully juggling a demanding career, three children, and a husband for the past 37 years! Giving Back: Supporting local charities such as the Food Bank, Humane Society, Colorado National Alliance for Mental Illness, and United Way Child Care Program, along with serving on various community/church boards. What is your favorite part of your job? What I enjoy most is having the opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of all the patients that come to our medical group location. What is your hope or your goal for our community? My hope is that the people of Northern Colorado can continue to access quality healthcare services in a timely and cost effective manner.
(970) 353-1551 www.greeleymedclinic.com
Greeley Medical Clinic, P.C. :: Loveland & GREELEY
Michelle Lewis, M.D. Dermatologist Business Description: Physician/Surgeon in a Multi-specialty medical clinic. Area of Specialty: Medical and Surgical Dermatology Education and Certifications: Undergraduate: Stanford University, Medical School: UCLA School of Medicine, Residency: Brown Medical School, Board Certified: American Board of Dermatology To what do you attribute your success? Hard work, perseverance, and the love and support of my friends and family. Who has been a role model for you? My mother – she was a full time stay-at-home mom for many years and then went back to school and earned her M.B.A. She now has a job she loves in marketing. What is your most proud accomplishment? The birth of my two children, my graduation from medical school, and crossing the finish line at the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer in Denver, 2007. Giving Back: For years I have enjoyed volunteering at the Rhode Island Free Clinic to provide medical care without charge to the uninsured in Rhode Island, as well as volunteer teaching of medical students and residents. Now that I have relocated, I look forward to finding similar opportunities here in Northern Colorado. What is your favorite part of your job? The opportunity to form relationships with my patients and their families. We work together to better their health and achieve their goals. What qualities do you appreciate in people or strive for in your own life? Be honest, work hard, and give your best.
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Greeley Medical Clinic, P.C. :: GREELEY
Kelli Janata, D.O. pulmonology / critical care / Sleep medicine
Business Description: Physician in MultiSpecialty Clinic Area of Specialty: Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine. Education and Certifications: Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine, D.O., Residency and Fellowship at Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood, IL. Board certified in Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep medicine. Fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians. To what do you attribute your success? Hard work and always having a goal to achieve. Who has been a role model for you? My grandfather, an accomplished surgeon and family man. What is your most proud accomplishment? Completing my medical education and having two beautiful children. Giving Back: Volunteer at the 9 News Health Fair for pulmonary and sleep medicine.
(970) 353-1551 www.greeleymedclinic.com
Greeley Medical Clinic, P.C. :: GREELEY
Meshelle Kolanz, M.D. pediatrician Business Description: Physician in Multi-Specialty Clinic Specialty: Pediatrics Education: Medical Doctor, University of Kentucky; Pediatric Residency at University of Kentucky, Board Certified in Pediatrics; Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. To what do you attribute your success? ‘Career Success,’ to the fact that I love children and enjoy getting to know them and their families. I enjoy learning about their dreams and encouraging them. ‘Life success,’ to the belief that I can do anything I put my mind to. It has been challenging working full time and raising three boys, but I always knew that I’d have fun doing it. Who has been a role model for you? My best role model has been my mother, who also worked full time and made it look easy. What is your most proud accomplishment? Saving a life is a huge accomplishment, but I focus on the smaller things. I like making the visit to the doctor fun (or at least not scary). I love when my patients run up and hug me at the grocery store, or when a shy patient finds the courage to come over and say hello. Giving Back: AIDS Education Program, SMART Program, Salvation Army Medical Clinic, Franklin County Board of Education, AIDS/Health Education Committee, Volunteer CPR Instructor, initiated fundraising for various charities.
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Greeley Medical Clinic, P.C. :: Loveland & GREELEY
Trudi Woodson, M.D. otolaryngologist Business Description: Physician/Surgeon in Multi-Specialty Clinic Area of Specialty: Otolaryngology/Head and Neck surgery Education and Certifications: B.S. Biology; M.D.; Board Certified in Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery. To what do you attribute your success? My mom and dad taught me to believe I could do anything I was fully committed to. My parents, and then my husband, have been sources of unconditional love, support, and motivation. Who has been a role model for you? My dad. He never settled for less than his best effort in pursuits significant or mundane. He had extraordinary dedication, perseverance, and humility. What is your proudest accomplishment? Finishing medical school in the top 10% of my class after six years’ effort to get in, and running and finishing a Race-for-the-Cure marathon. Giving Back: By raising a beautiful person who will make the world a better place and by service projects through our church. What is your favorite part of your job? Seeing patients get better and contributing to their wellness. What qualities do you appreciate in people or strive for in your own life? I appreciate dedicated and loving parents. I strive for excellence as a surgeon while respecting and helping others. What is your hope or your goal for our community? To increase overall wellness and help preserve the friendly small town feel and to see more resources focused on promoting a physically active and healthy lifestyle.
(970) 353-1551 www.greeleymedclinic.com
Greeley Medical Clinic, P.C. :: GREELEY
Mary Blattner, M.D. dermatologist
Business Description: Physician in Multi-Specialty Clinic Area of Specialty: Dermatology Education and Certification: University of Missouri Medical School, M.D. 1975. University of Nebraska, Dermatology Residency. To what do you attribute your success? Hard work. Role Model: Jesus Most Proud Accomplishment: Being a mother to three great daughters. Giving Back: Supporting the United Way, the Symphony, and The Greeley Chorale. Favorite part of my job: Being able to take care of my patients long term, over the years they become friends. What Qualities do you appreciate in people or strive for in your own life? Be loving, caring, and have fun. Hopes and goals for the community: To have more people financially self sufficient, to solve the rising drug problem, and for the high school drop out rate to decrease.
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harmony laser center :: fort collins
Becky de la Torre, M.D.
harmony laser center :: fort collins
Carol Hiller
medical director
owner
Becky de la Torre, M.D. Business Description: Harmony Laser Center provides nonsurgical aesthetic services with the use of lasers and injectables to renew and rejuvenate the skin. Area of Specialty: I consider my area of expertise to be in lasers for skin rejuvenation, acne scarring, surgical or traumatic scarring, melasma, rosacea, and sun damage. Education and Certifications: Stanford University, University of Texas Medical School at Houston, American Academy of Family Medicine board certified.Fellow with the American Society of Laser Medicine and Surgery and Speakers Bureau for Syneron Laser Company. Role Model: Through my parents, I learned that the love of family, faith and education are enduring regardless of the road traveled. Career Pathway: I practiced family medicine in Loveland and Fort Collins from 1993 to 2008. Thanks to the positive influence of Carol Hiller, my interest in laser medicine and training began as early as 2000. In 2004, I joined Carol Hiller as her medical director and established Northern Colorado Aesthetics, LLC, a company dedicated to skin rejuvenation via lasers and injectables. We are dedicated to providing our patients with the most up to date, safest, and proven procedures available. Favorite Part of your job: As a primary care physician at heart, I love working with our patients! But, my greatest satisfaction comes when seeing a patient’s self esteem improve as their skin improves. Carol Hiller Business Description: Since 1999, our goal has been to provide unsurpassed quality of care using state-of-the-art lasers and proven treatments to our clients for laser hair removal and skin rejuvenation. Role Model: Oprah Winfrey Area of Specialty: Owner and Certified Laser Specialist for laser hair removal Education and Certifications: Electrologist 30 years; training and certification as a Laser Specialist in 1999; ongoing continuing education in the laser field annually. Career Path: I was in the customer service field for 30 years. Simultaneously I owned and operated my electrology business. When laser technology became available for hair removal I knew it was the wave of the future. I obtained the necessary training and certification and purchased a laser in 1999. Advice to other women interested in a similar career: It has become a very competitive field, therefore; you need to be extremely proficient. I would say study and learn all you can about the technology, attend workshops, and if possible gain an internship with someone who is reputable in the field. And last but not least, be sure you have a level of compassion for people and their personal needs.. Most memorable experience: One of my clients met a young woman who had an extraordinary amount of facial hair, much like a man’s beard. She took a risk and told this young woman that she didn’t have to live with that. She told her about me and the work I do at Harmony Laser Center and that I could help her. The young woman took her advice and came in with her mother. We began the process and it changed her life. She is in a new relationship and credits this change in her life and her self esteem to getting rid of the embarrassing facial hair she struggled with.
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New Frontier Bank :: greeley
Flo F. Mikkelson vice president / Frontier 50
Business Description: Commercial Bank Area of Specialty: Coordinate the bank’s program for people 50 and better (The Frontier 50 Club). Education and Certifications: B.A. from the University of Denver To what do you attribute your success? The support of management at all of the banks where I have worked (4 different banks which have had 15 different names) and the realization that this kind of customer service is greatly appreciated and needed. Who has been a role model for you? All of the Presidents at the banks as well as marketing directors, but I guess if I were to pick one I would choose Wes Sargent. He was the marketing director at First of Greeley and I have continued to seek his advice and stay in touch all of these years. He was the one who had the foresight to start a senior program in the early 80s. What is your most proud accomplishment? I can think of several, but most recently it has been to see the Frontier 50 customer base grow to 8,000 in the five years I have been at New Frontier Bank. Giving Back: I get involved in organizations that reach out to the people in our community and that improve the quality of life here. What is your favorite part of your job? Interacting with the people and being able to think outside of the box. What qualities do you appreciate in people or strive for in your life? Be positive and think creatively. What is your hope or your goal for our community? To have a thriving community where we support each other and value our heritage. I have really appreciated the opportunity to provide the senior program of activities at four different banks for the past 25 years. These banks were all strong on customer service and the programs have grown. I feel the activities provided have enabled people to see things and go places they might not have been able to do otherwise. By providing this program I have been able to be involved in many programs/ activities for seniors that have broadened my horizon. Hopefully, this has also enhanced the lives of the seniors. It is a great opportunity to be involved with our 50 and better group because you can learn so much from them. They have so much to give and they are so grateful. My whole life has been blessed because of the business I am in.
(970) 339-5100 :: www.newfrontierbank.com
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College Quest :: fort collins
Susan D. Cole Education Consultant, Private Tutor, Author
Area of Specialty: Education consultant, private tutor, author. I specialize in working with students who aspire to attend college. My role is to prepare students to take their standardized tests, assist them in creating their potential college choices, and work with them on their applications. Education: B.S. degree: University of California, Berkeley, Chemistry/Pre Med, M.A. degree: Central Michigan University, Public Health/Education. Role Models: My sons. In a role reversal, I have found that my sons keep me centered. Scott works for a nonprofit organization that supports advancements in education and Bryan heads up a large media company. I admire them and find myself listening to their thoughts and ideas. Plus, they are both “techy” and internet savvy which keeps me “up to speed” in a rapidly changing world. Career Path: My career path has taken a circuitous route. Like most women, I have many roles to play: Being a wife and mother who also wanted to work presented challenges. At every stage, it was important to me to able to work and still be an at-home Mom. Thus I have, at various times been a chemical researcher (Dow Chemical), writer, model, sales person (magazines and travel), laboratory technologist (PVH), and educator. Advice to other women interested in similar career: If education is your passion and you like being around young people, this is the job for you. Of course it helps to refresh your English and Math skills. The SATs and ACTs today are tougher and more critical for college admission than they were in the past. Giving Back: I think at one time or another in our lives as women, we want to make a difference in this world. Although this is idealistic, it is not necessarily unrealistic. There are many avenues towards achieving this goal. I have chosen to make a difference one student at a time. If I can help a young person self-actualize, I can contribute to their growth as a person and their value to our society. This generation is our future and the future of our Country. I take my role in supporting them and their goals as a very serious endeavor. Favorite part of my job: Unquestionably the best part of my job is working with students. I teach them individually and mentor them at a time in their lives when the support of an objective (non-family) adult is very helpful. For a while, I become a temporary parent, encouraging and demanding, caring and supportive. Most memorable professional experience: The publication of my book was thrilling. I also delight in the successes of my students. For the past two decades I have been coaching students and it is by far the most fun and rewarding job that I have had. I have written a book to help students and their parents with the college application process: College Quest: Your guide to getting into the best college and staying there. A copy may be obtained from Barnes & Noble, Amazon.com, The Book Rack, The Reader’s Cove or from the author at: susandcole@aol.com.
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Susan D. Cole 733 Country Club Rd. Fort Collins, CO 80524 susandcole@aol.com www.collegequest.net
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Savant Homes, Inc. :: Windsor
Kim Strope
Vice President / Design Business Description: Savant Homes, Inc. - Residential and Commercial Construction Area of Specialty: Owner/Design Education and Certifications: Colorado State University, College of Liberal Arts Degree/ Communications To what do you attribute your success? Our focus has always been serving our customers to our utmost ability. This mindset has resulted in an attention to detail that has generated very positive word of mouth in our community. My husband Alan and I, have committed ourselves to leaving only satisfied clients in our wake. We also owe a debt of gratitude to our employees who have adopted our dedication to customer service as well. Who has been a role model for you? My father, Rick Lindeberg, has always led our family by example. His consistent dedication to hard work and service has proved to be a formula for continued success. What is your most proud accomplishment? During my college years, I was also busy raising two toddlers. I continue to be proud of the fact that I managed to both raise wonderful children and advance my education. My graduation was truly an acknowledgement of my hard work. Giving Back: Fort Collins has given our family everything that we have. Our recognition of this fact has led us to volunteer our time with the following organizations: United Way – Board Member 2006-2008; Alexis de Tocqueville – Member; Women Give – Events Committee Member; Project Self Sufficiency – Supporter; Grace Pres. Church – Member; Restoration Now – Supporter. We hope to have the opportunity to work with the many other wonderful community organizations that Fort Collins has to offer.
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(970) 472-5667 www.savanthomesinc.com
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Business Lunch • Meetings • Conversation • Dining • Patios
Stonehouse Grille
125 South College Avenue Fort Collins, (970) 498-0873 www.Stonehousegrille.com Owners: Kit Sutherland & Scott Kintz Stonehouse Grille lunch menu has something for everyone. They offer a variety of salads, wraps and the famous Wallace Steak sandwich. Be sure to save room for their ‘Award Winning’ bread pudding. For the quick lunch they have a salad bar with all the fixings. Combine that with a half sandwich and you are in and out in under an hour. If you are planning a lunch meeting, call ahead and the will make sure to have plenty of seats available for your group. Stonehouse Grille has a traditional Scottish flare with all the favorite dishes. Enjoy lunch on the patio; the only roof-patio in Old Town. The patio is set and ready for hungry customers everyday at 11:00 a.m. with a different off-menu special offered everyday of the week for $8.99. Stonehouse Grille has ample space and can comfortably accommodate 1 to 100 guests. They do take reservations and prefer calling ahead to book a space large enough to seat groups quickly and comfortably. Stonehouse Grille offers a main dining room and upstairs seating in their banquet room. The Highland Room is equipped and fully integrated with an audio and video system if a group wants to show a power point presentation or website demonstration. Order Ahead / To-Go Have it ready when you get there, or take it to go! Menus are available online at www.Stonehousegrille.com. Stonehouse Grille E-Mail Club Members enjoy special offers and discounts not available elsewhere! By signing up to their e-mail list, you will be eligible to receive first-hand news, information about upcoming events, and an occasional coupon or discount right to your in box!
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Business Lunch • Meetings • Conversation • Dining • Patios
Bent Fork the grill
5971 Sky Pond Drive, Suite C-106, Loveland in The Promenade Shops at Centerra (970) 613-9333 www.bentforkgrill.com Owners: John Tetrault, Michael Smith & Mike Long The Bent Fork Grill is an upscale casual restaurant serving familiar and comfortable dishes prepared with a level of quality and flavor that sets it apart from chain restaurants. Part of the restaurant’s charm is its casual elegance, nothing too fancy or expensive, but still attracts savvy diners. The ambiance, price points, and wide menu variety have made it a popular choice among executives and young professionals for business lunch. Our professional staff is ready to serve whatever your dinning needs may be. Whether you are in for a quick bite or to conduct a meeting in our private room, the experience of our servers and their care for details will delight you. You can feel free to just stop by or call ahead for reservations enabling us to customize your experience to your liking. Our central location at highways 25 and 34 makes it an easy drive from anywhere in Northern Colorado. Our great patios and trendy bar that serve happy hour from 3pm to 6pm seven days a week also offer a fantastic place to socialize with co-workers or entertain clients at the end of the day. Stop in and sample from our innovative martini and wine list.
Wildrock Café
2631 South College Avenue Fort Collins, CO 80525 (970) 226-6200 www.wildrockcafe.com Owners: Lawrence and Lisa Casperson Coming to Wildrock Café for lunch is easy as they are centrally located between Old Town and Harmony – the perfect mid point to meet anyone in Fort Collins. Go to relax or impress guests, Wildrock Café is a special environment complete with fireplaces, waterfall, exquisite lighting and stunning stone design. Their menu selection is wide and satisfying to many pallets. The halibut salad with avocado vinaigrette is fresh and light. The all-natural Angus burger with cambozola cheese and sweet potato fries and New Belgium’s Sunshine Wheat is perfect for any person who loves a truly good burger. The chipotle chicken Rosarito Beach tacos with a Mint Mojito will make you feel like you are on vacation. They have the food and the specialty drinks to make your lunch memorable.
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Lisa Brough, co-owner, Rocky Mountain Shooter Supply, “mans” the counter in her store.
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“I’m mostly behind the scenes,” she says. “Tim looks at the big picture and directs where the business needs to go. My strengths are in the details and the day-to-day operation. I try to keep things under control.” For the forty-six-year-old Brough, getting into the shooting business was part of a natural flow of life’s rhythms. A Colorado native, she grew up in Colorado Springs, the youngest of 5 kids and the only girl. Her parents were outdoor enthusiasts. “Mom was an only child so she was her dad’s buddy and went fishing and hunting with him. Dad grew up hunting and fishing in Kansas and came to Colorado when he was in high school. I learned to shoot BB guns and .22s when I was five years old. Our vacations were hunting and fishing.” Tim Brough also grew up in Colorado, hunting and fishing. They met at Colorado State University as wildlife biology students and married in 1985, about six months after graduation. That same year, they took over Buckeye Trap and Skeet Range, which they ran until it closed in May of 2005. The early years of the trap range required an outside income so she worked at a print shop in Fort Collins until the kids came. In 1988 Craig was born, Luke in 1989 and then Kaylyn in 1992. Shooting became a family affair for the Broughs. “Craig is part of CSU’s trap and skeet team, Luke was Colorado state trap champion in 2005, and Kaylyn also competes in trap shooting.” Lisa still competes in the Amateur Trapshooting Association (ATA). The kids were taught gun safety at an early age. “Accidents happen when kids are uneducated. I can’t stress education enough. That’s why we were involved in 4-H shooting sports. There is a misconception that all guns are bad. The gun itself isn’t bad. But it has to be handled correctly.” The bottom line is, “We love what we do. We’re not making millions but we truly enjoy the shooting sports industry, and want it to continue for our kids and grandkids.” Kay Rios is a freelance writer based in Fort Collins. She is currently a doctoral candidate in Educational Leadership at Colorado State University.
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Lincoln Center The Crown Jewel The Lincoln Center has long been recognized as the crown jewel of Fort Collins’ arts and culture. One of the state’s largest and most diverse presenters of professional theatre, dance, music, and visual arts programming, Lincoln Center is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year.
The perfect new wardrobe accent! Lively red and black zip jacket by Ribkoff, $205, tops feminine knit tank by Shelley M, $115, and flattering Alberto Makali skirt, $180. Black boots by Matisse, $152, artistic hand made beaded evening bag by Mary Frances, $209, and hoop earrings add the pizazz. Courtesy of Designs Boutique, Fort Collins.
Series tickets recently went on sale for the new season, which includes an exciting line up of performances. For more information visit www.lctix.com.
Photography by Dana Milner Art Direction by Lydia Dody Hair, Make-up and Spa Services by Cabana Medical & Day Spa, Fort Collins Clothing from Designs Boutique, Dress Code II, Fort Collins and Karinza Boutique, Windsor On location at the Lincoln Center, Fort Collins Sculpture, “Comedy and Tragedy” by Bets Holland Lundeen
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Joanne DéLeon Metallic jacket with a stylish waist tie by Joseph Ribkoff, $280, over comfortable wide leg Margaret M pants, $110. Frosted with classy Brighton accessories, earrings, $36, polished stone fall necklace, $50, and bracelet, $50. Courtesy of Designs Boutique, Fort Collins.
Sally Brent Sophisticated and stylish with a western flare, this luxury leather and studded cream jacket is a trademark of Double D Ranch, $642, over playful animal print heart accent cotton tank by DK 2 LA, $75. Flattering Margaret M wide leg black gauchos, $115. Handmade earrings by Landi, $26, bring pizazz to this professional look. Courtesy of Designs Boutique, Fort Collins.
Prue Kaley Bold leaf print in a shapely teal and chocolate Joseph Ribkoff zip blouse, $185, pairs with lightweight wide leg Margaret M pants, $110. Accompanied by a shoulder strap clutch by Brighton, $155. Courtesy of Designs Boutique, Fort Collins. Sculpture, “Reflections,” by William F. Joseph.
Terry McNeal Stylish and sassy leopard print tunic from the fall collection of Dolce Vita, $83, tops flattering cotton studded OMAT designer jeans, $97. Black rope belt, $28, gold metallic platforms, $59, and a pendant necklace, $32, dress up this trendy look for evening. Courtesy of Dress Code II, Fort Collins.
Karla VanDenBerg Metallic lightweight knit tunic by Kazee, $159, fits perfectly over tight metallic top stitched dark “Rock & Republic� jeans by Victoria Beckam, $108. Black and gold belt, $42, and Simonelli beaded platforms, $39, create a fashionable autumn look. Courtesy of Dress Code II, Fort Collins.
Cindy Kutin Elegant drape neck, multi-colored, sleeveless blouse from Libra, $75, finished with Margaret M front zip, no waist slacks, $95. Decorated with a warm chestnut and gold necklace-earring set, $33. Courtesy of Karinza Boutique, Windsor.
Karla VanDenBerg The perfect transition outfit from summer to fall. Flowing, lightweight flower print tunic from Shadow Leaf, $205, complemented by Margaret M slacks with side buttons, $105. Polished with black dangle earrings, $24. Courtesy of Karinza Boutique, Windsor.
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Sally Brent is married to Rick and is a mother to Chad, Danielle, and Alysia, and grandmother to Madison, age 13, Ashlyn, age 10, and Camryn, age 8. She helps buyers and sellers, working at the Loveland 29th Street location of The Group Inc. Real Estate. In her leisure, she enjoys hiking, biking, and baking. “What a great week! Taking time to shop at Designs Boutique was exciting with help from Donna. Lydia made the photo shoot fun with the Group Inc. women. Thank you.”
Pru Kaley is married to Mark Goldrich and grandmother to Emma, age 6, Bryce, age 7, and Wyatt, 2 months old. She is a Realtor and Partner at the Horsetooth location of The Group Inc. Real Estate. She enjoys spending time with her grandchildren, diving, traveling, and experiencing other cultures. “I loved trying on clothes that I usually would not pick out on my own. I got to step out of the box and have fun doing it. I enjoyed working with Lydia again. I love to see her shine at doing what she does best.”
Terry McNeal is married to Chuck and mother to Phil, age 25, and Anna, age 23. She is a Realtor at The Group Inc. Real Estate, Harmony office. In her spare time Terry watches baseball, live entertainment, and enjoys home remodeling. “It was so much fun modeling with friends from the office. The clothes were fabulous and it is always great to spend the day with Lydia and the rest of the team from Style Media & Design.”
Joanne DéLeon Joanne DéLeon is married to Tim, and is is a mother to Justin, age 21, and Jonathan, age 19. She is a Realtor at The Group Inc. Real Estate Mulberry office. When she is not busy being a Realtor, Broker Associate, and Partner, Joanne likes to read business books and golf with her family. “I loved modeling the classy clothes from Designs Boutique with classy women.”
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Cindy Kutin Cindy Kutin is married to Bob and a proud grandmother to Rachel, age 8, Julia, age 6, Eva, age 3, Chase, age 2, Audrey, 9 months, and Ashley, 6 months old. She is a Realtor at the Loveland Centerra location of The Group Inc. Real Estate. She likes to paint with watercolor and oil, spend time with her family, power walk, hike, and travel. “What a great time! Lydia and the whole Style Media & Design staff were very professional and I loved every minute of this experience.”
Karla VanDenBerg Karla VanDenBerg is a mother to Heidi, age 27, and Amber, age 24. She is a Realtor, Broker Associate, and Partner at the Greeley location of The Group Inc. Real Estate. She tries to make time for the things she loves like golfing, hiking, biking, and traveling. “It was so much fun shopping at Karinza in Windsor. Karin was such a delight to work with. Her fashions are classy, fun, and sassy!”
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Laurie Henkal, R.N., energizes Cindy’s skin with a facial rejuvenation treatment that is used to treat acne, scarring, wrinkles, fine lines, and correct discoloration. With a pulse of light from a laser, skin looks rejuvenated and fresh.
Cindy experiences the advanced technology that Cabana has to offer by receiving an Ion cleanse. An array goes into the water with hands, feet or other body parts. A control unit delivers a small direct current into the array and generates positive and negatively charged ions to neutralize charged particles in the body. “This was my first spa experience, what a treat! My Ion Cleanse and facial were very rejuvenating. The staff was friendly and professional. They created a fun and relaxing environment.” -Cindy Kutin
Leslie Thomas, Esthetician and Laser Technician, reveals how relaxing a European day spa can be with a one-hour Swedish massage. In addition to Swedish and deep tissue massages, 90-minute hot stone massages are also available upon request. “Allison and staff went above and beyond with customer service. Leslie’s massage was relaxing and just what I needed. Having hair and makeup done was a treat. Everyone made as feel welcomed and comfortable.” -Sally Brent
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Allison Clark, Owner, Cabana Medical & Day Spa. Cabana Medical & Day Spa is located at 1119 West Drake Road in Fort Collins.
Joanne experiences a revolutionary new teeth whitening system. The Beyond White Spa uses a cold light technology and is recognized as the safest and most effective professional teeth-whitening accelerator available. The treatment promises results in only 40 minutes. “The Spa was great. They were very generous to whiten my teeth. Samantha Donaldson did my hair and I have known her for years, what a thrill!” -Joanne De’Leon
What girl does not want soft hands and feet topped with polished nails? Cabana begins Pru’s manicure and pedicure with a relaxing scrub and exfoliation followed with a nail trim and treatment. Her hands and feet are then massaged and polished with her favorite color. “Fun! Fun! Fun! Everyone was friendly and interesting. This was a great experience.” -Prue Kaley
Samantha Donaldson, Esthetician, performs a one hour facial. Each facial is specifically geared for each client’s needs. Samantha cleanses, then exfoliates the skin to clean out pores, and follows with a facial massage to stimulate new skin growth. Then applies a mask specifically designed for every skin type. After the treatment, toners and protective creams are applied. Karla was unable to make the photoshoot, but enjoyed a facial at a later date. “The Spa was wonderful! Samantha Donaldson was so professional and personable. She treated me with a facial and waxed my eyebrows too! I felt 10 years younger when I left the spa! Thank you so much Samantha and Cabana Medical & Day Spa!” -Karla VanDenBerg
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A Gallery of Talent by Angie Grenz
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ne has helped her hometown become nationally recognized for their support of the arts, another uses her connections to help local artists promote their work, and the last two have given avantgarde artists a place to create and display their art. Despite the range in age and experience, each gallery owner has taken on the challenge of tirelessly and creatively supporting local artists in Northern Colorado.
Art and community are the guiding passions for four very unique women gallery owners in Loveland and Fort Collins. They each fill an important niche in the art community.
Gallery East
229, East 10th Street, Loveland “People tell me, anyone doing the same thing for this long must be crazy. But I love it,” jokes Solveig Lark, owner of Gallery East in Loveland. Lark has put 37 years of hard work into operating her gallery, fueled by a lifetime of enthusiasm. Lark began painting at age eight, but it was while her husband was working for HewlettPackard in Japan in the late 60s that her passion for art blossomed. In Japan, she was exposed to a wealth of international art, and began collecting. The experience prompted her to dedicate her life
to art and in turn has created a legacy for Loveland. After returning to the States, Lark looked around for a local gallery where she could continue to feed her passion. “There was only one small gallery in Boulder at the time and nothing in Northern Colorado.” Lark took matters into her own hands by establishing Gallery East, located on the corner of Lincoln and 10th Street, in 1971. Lark has experienced the excitement of the pop art phase, the muted colors of the southwest trend, and now loves the conglomeration of different influences she sees in today’s art. Her gallery is a rich selection of local and international art, incorporated in with her own collection of Japanese pieces lovingly displayed. After more than three decades in the business, “the artists search me out.” But while Lark has made a respectable reputation with the quality of art at Gallery East, she has had an even greater impact on the art community in Loveland. Lark was among those instrumental in establishing Loveland’s Sculpture in the Park event each August, and helping Loveland make its name in the national art community. “We have wonderful artists in Colorado. I am so proud of them and of Loveland.”
Solveig Lark, Owner, Gallery East in Loveland.
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Wendy Foster, Owner, Indigo Gallery.
Indigo Gallery
163 West Mountain Avenue, Fort Collins Sitting pretty in downtown Fort Collins, Wendy Foster’s Indigo Gallery is part framery, part gallery, and part home-away-from-home. Foster specializes in marrying art to interiors, working closely with interior designers and business owners to find exactly the right piece for their space. Foster also brings a great deal of experience to her profession. Sixteen years ago she began wholesaling fine art out of a room in her home. As her business grew, and her house filled up, Foster realized it was time to upgrade her space. In 1997, Foster opened Indigo Gallery on Mountain Avenue. Foster, a single mother, says “I still have some of the same clients that used to visit my home, shopping at my gallery.” Part of her niche, says Foster, is her ability to match a collector to art that really inspires him. “I can tell which artists will appeal to my clients.” For Foster, the support she has received from the community has been important, not only for her business, but in raising her daughter. “When you run a business and raise a family, they naturally just seem to mix.” says Foster, “This community has helped me raise my daughter.” Today, her daughter works with her at the gallery. In turn, Foster tries to do her part to give back by endorsing local artists. One way she does this is to consider every artist that approaches her gallery. “The rule here is that we look at all artists. It doesn’t mean we’ll show them, but we will give them a little help to maybe find somebody else who will.”
The Gallery Underground
109 Linden Street, Fort Collins Gallery owners Jaquelynn Woodley and Erin Mortensen offer art lovers a change of pace in Fort Collins. Dedicated to contemporary local artists, The Gallery Underground provides a younger, edgier perspective. The twenty-something owners are artists themselves, Woodley works with CONTINUED ON PAGE 57
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Carol Dellenbach Arceneaux, Controller, Dellenbach Motors
The Ladder of Success by Erica Pauly
She planned on being a stay-at-home mom like her mother who raised 11 children, but when the career ball began rolling, Carol Dellenbach Arceneaux found herself enjoying an office job more than she had imagined.
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iith a supportive husband, Steve, and encouraging son, Ryan, Arceneaux has excelled in her position as controller at Dellenbach Motors for more
than 36 years. She began babysitting at an early age, but when a position in the service department opened up at Poudre Valley Motors, which was later changed to Dellenbach Motors, Arceneaux jumped in and began work at age 16 filing papers. Though she was the only girl working in the department, Arceneaux approached the situation with ease. “It was a man’s world and there weren’t many women. It was kind of just all the men and me.”
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But Arceneaux was used to proving herself. Because of her maiden name, she had to earn respect by proving her abilities. “None of us got jobs because of our name was Dellenbach. Trust and respect are something you earn, not an attachment to a name.” Arceneaux was then offered a position as the business manager. With no academic training, the young Arceneaux leaped into a profession where analytical skills and meticulousness were the ticket to success. “I like working with the papers and files. I live by the saying ‘Don’t commit to memory what is easily accessible by file,’ and everyone understands that’s how I work.” The teen quickly caught on to the financial ins
and outs of a growing company. Now, 36 years later, she does not want to do anything different. “I can’t imagine going to a job and not liking it. I don’t remember learning to love this job, I think I have always loved this job. Once I got in here, I found it was already in my blood. Of course there are moments, but the positive always outweighs any negative.” She says, “My love for my career continues to change through the years, I still love what I do, and see myself doing it for many years to come.” Erica Pauly is a writer living in Loveland with her husband.
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5 Ideas for a More Beautiful You Local experts make enhancing your eyes, skin, face and body composition safe and effective
Giving Your Eyes a Lift Eye Center of Northern Colorado, P.C.
People say eyes are windows to the soul. If that’s the case, wouldn’t you want to make sure yours are open for all to see, and not blocked by excess skin or drooping lids? Chet Reistad, M.D. certainly thinks so. That’s one of the reasons he specialized in oculoplastic surgery, a field where physicians are experts in eyelid and facial surgery, as well as in the eyes themselves.
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s we age, our eyelids, eyebrows and the delicate skin around our eyes may begin to sag and wrinkle, sometimes to the point of obstructing our vision. But that doesn’t mean we have to live with it. A simple outpatient surgical procedure is all it takes to eliminate excess eyelid skin and give the world a better look at those gorgeous eyes, while giving the patient a better view of the world. That’s where Dr. Chet Reistad and oculoplastic surgery come in. Oculoplastic surgery involves cosmetic, corrective, or reconstructive surgery around the eyes and
face. Oculoplastic surgeons are uniquely trained both in eyes and plastic surgery of the area around the eyes. Among the procedures performed by an oculoplastic surgeon is blepharoplasty surgery, or what’s more commonly known as an eyelid lift. Other surgeries performed by oculoplastic surgeons include eyebrow lifts, excision of tumors or skin cancer from the eyelids and face, eyelid/ eyebrow reconstruction, eye socket surgeries, tear duct surgery, and treatments for misdirected eyelashes. Some examples of non-surgical cosmetic procedures commonly performed by oculoplastic surgeons include injections of Botox and dermal fillers (such as Juvederm and Restylane), which are
used for treatment of facial wrinkles. Northern Colorado’s only oculoplastic surgeon, and Northern Colorado’s only full-time Fellow of the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS.org), Dr. Reistad has six additional years of training following medical school. After medical school, Dr. Reistad completed a four-year residency at Yale University, and went on to complete an additional two years of specialized training in Ophthalmic and Facial Plastic Surgery. “There are only around 500 ASOPRS oculoplastic surgeons in the country,” says Dr. Reistad, who feels fortunate to call Northern Colorado home. In the last six years
Chet Reistad, M.D., Eye Center of Northern Colorado, P.C., explains the eye lift procedure.
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Male patient of Dr. Reistad before blepharoplasty.
Female patient of Dr. Reistad before blepharoplasty.
of practice, Dr. Reistad has performed over four thousand eyelid surgeries. People generally have eye lifts for two reasons – for cosmetic concerns and out of medical necessity. While Dr. Reistad treats both types of patients, the more common reason people elect to have a blepharoplasty (removal of excess eyelid skin) is for cosmetic reasons in order to rejuvenate their appearance. A common result of aging is sagging skin and development of puffiness under and over the eyes, which can give one a tired, aged appearance. hese changes can be addressed with surgery. If your vision isn’t suffering, but you feel there is excess skin on your eyelids that is making them sag or droop, you might be a good candidate for blepharoplasty. This outpatient procedure can be performed on either the upper or lower eyelids and can have a dramatic effect on rejuvenating your appearance. Depending on your individual case, blepharoplasty can make you look years younger and give you a fresh outlook on life. “There’s really a wide age range of people who benefit from eyelid surgery for various cosmetic reasons and medical conditions,” says Dr Reistad. Dr. Reistad tells me that upper eyelid blepharoplasty is one of the more straightforward surgeries he performs, and is one of the top five most commonly performed cosmetic surgeries in the country. “It’s a relatively quick surgery that can be done right in the office,” he says. Generally, postoperative bruising and swelling resolve over the first two weeks, although complete healing time varies from patient to patient. “As with any surgery,” says Dr. Reistad, “there are risks of complications. While these complications are rare, it is important for all patients to be aware that no surgery is without risk.” Not everyone, however, has an eyelid lift for cosmetic reasons. Some people, with extreme drooping or sagging of the eyelids have little
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Post Operative results.
Post Operative results.
choice in the matter. When excess skin begins to impair vision, or if the edge of the eyelid droops too low across the pupil, surgery may be deemed medically indicated. When this is the case, eyelid surgery is usually covered by insurance and can make a dramatic difference in quality of life by restoring obstructed vision and comfort to the patient. Sometimes, the problem with sagging around the eyes is caused by drooping of the forehead or eyebrows. In such situations another type of lift in the eye area called a forehead lift or brow lift, can be utilized to open up the eyes. “I perform endoscopic brow lifts, which are a minimally invasive type of forehead lift,” says Dr Reistad. In this surgery small incisions are made behind the hairline, allowing surgical scars to be less noticeable. Cosmetic surgery is rarely covered by your insurance, but if your vision is obstructed by skin hanging over your lashes, insurance carriers might cover the cost of surgery. In either case, it never hurts to check with your surgeon.. Of course, not everyone is an ideal candidate for eyelid surgery, which is why a thorough evaluation by a surgeon who understands the eyes is critical. Individuals with problems such as severe dry eyes, certain eye diseases, or recent refractive surgery may not be candidates for eyelid surgery. Although Dr. Reistad is a surgeon, he offers the following non-surgical tips. “There are preventative measures you can utilize,” says Dr. Reistad, “to slow the aging changes of the eyelids and face, both of which are particularly vulnerable as they are constantly exposed to the environment. Wearing sunglasses, limiting sun exposure, avoiding smoking, reducing stress, staying hydrated, and using facial moisturizers and sunscreen are all measures one can take to lessen environmental damage to the fragile skin on your eyelids and face.”
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Fresh Faces by Erica Pauly
What do you think of when you hear the word facelift? Do you think of Hollywood or perhaps extreme makeover? A new definition of cosmetic surgery can be found at Reflections Medspa in Fort Collins, where the new addition of Maria Chand, M.D. gives faces a refreshed and natural look. No celebrity I.D. required.
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r. Chand, a Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon, will ease any patient’s apprehension. With a double certification in Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery and Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, each new patient finds themselves in good hands. Dr. Chand, who practiced in Denver, recently joined our community of facial plastic and reconstructive surgeons in Fort Collins. Dr. Chand offers flexible hours for one-onone consultations with individuals interested in receiving a facelift, eyelid lift, or other facial cosmetic surgeries. Receiving a facelift, officially titled a rhytidectomy, is not an uncommon procedure in the United States. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, in 2007 facelifts ranked 6th most common in the nation of all surgical procedures, with 118,414 people receiving them, 91 percent of them female. In her initial 30-minute consultation, Dr. Chand communicates several key things to potential patients. “First, they must be healthy and have realistic expectations. It is important that the patient understands the procedure and what to expect during the recovery period.” Dr. Chand emphasizes the importance of a patient being able to clearly articulate what improvements he/ she would like to see. If the patient decides to proceed with surgery, a pre-operative office visit is scheduled and more details are discussed about the process and recovery. The average recovery time is seven to ten days.
A facelift at Reflections Medspa follows this typical process: The surgeon begins the incision in the area
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of the temple hair, just above and in front of the ear, and then continues around the lobe, circling the ear then returning to the point of origin in the scalp. The skin is raised outward before the surgeon repositions and tightens the underlying connective tissue known as the SMAS (superficial musculoaponeurotic system). Some fat may be removed, as well as excess skin. For men, the incision is aligned to accommodate the natural beard lines. In all cases, the incision is placed where it will fall in a natural crease of the skin for camouflage. After trimming the excess skin, the surgeon closes the incisions with fine sutures – some of which will be removed and some will dissolve on their own - which permit surgery without shaving hair from the incision site. Depending on the extent of the surgery, the process can take from two to three hours. Trish Riccio, a recent patient of Dr. Chand’s, is thrilled with the refreshed, natural results from her surgery. Natural results are important because women want to look better but not like ‘they had work done.’ Dr. Chand notes that sometimes, facial cosmetic surgery is a “stepping stone for my patients, it may motivate them to maintain a healthy lifestyle. With improved confidence, people engage in new activities and expand their social circles.” Facelifts can certainly change lives, but there are also a few risks involved in the process. Informed patients should understand that they will not receive a new face. Cosmetic surgery is about improving your original face. Dr. Chand also warns that scarring is a definite part of any surgery. “There will always be scarring, this is a surgery; however, it is my job to make the scar as inconspicuous as possible.”
Trish Riccio before and after her facelift and upper eyelid blepharoplasty. Images provided by Maria Chand, M.D.
With a positive and supportive surgeon like Dr. Chand, and with many rewards awaiting a patient, a woman can feel comfortable with her decision to have a facelift. Dr. Chand cautions women looking into this surgical procedure that there are a few rules they must follow to achieve the best outcome. “A person must have a healthy body and healthy attitude. They must realize that the post-op instructions are important to follow. Also, once you make this type of investment, it is important to maintain a healthy lifestyle. If you have a facelift and get a tan or use a tanning bed, or smoke, there is no point in having a facelift in the first place.” Dr. Chand encourages coming in for an initial consultation, and the fee for this meeting is included in the overall cost of the procedure. During this one-on-one, the patient can view before and after photos, ask questions, and make a decision about the appropriateness of surgery. For people interested in other, less invasive facial rejuvenation procedures, Reflections Medspa has a lot to offer. There are a variety of options ranging from soft tissue filler, Radiesse®, to laser treatments, which are used for lines, discoloration, and overall facial rejuvenation. Botox cosmetics can be used to soften wrinkles and laugh lines around the eyes as well. To schedule a consultation call Reflections Medspa at (970) 372-0307. More information can be found online at www.reflectionsmedspa.com. Erica Pauly is a writer living in Loveland with her husband.
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5 Ideas for a More Beautiful You
Like Day & Night by Erica Pauly
It’s always important to put your best face forward, day and night. With different lighting in bright and dim environments, as well as tired skin from work all day, your makeup will be understandably different for each. Here are few easy tricks to show that getting dolled up for a night out after work is not as difficult as you may think. Lori Moore, Owner, Merle Norman Cosmetics, applies daytime eye makeup to Michelle Ruby.
Daytime Skin
Nighttime Eyes
• Use mineral makeup. It is a pure and lightweight powder.
Daytime Eyes
• Apply eye base. • Use a neutral shadow like earthy green, gray or eggplant. Neutral does not have to mean brown. We tend to think brown is the only neutral there is. Earthy green, gray, and eggplant are safe neutral colors that are not brown.
Daytime Cheeks
• Bronzer should hit the areas of the face that the sun hits first – tops of the cheekbones, temples, nose, and the chin. • If blush is preferred, apply a small amount of a neutral color (light or sheer pink or sheer coral) to the same areas instead of bronzer for a softer look.
Michelle Ruby, model, after daytime makeup application.
The myth about dramatic eyes is that you have to use a lot of shadow. But the key is to use the same amount of shadow and use dramatically different shades. • Apply eye base • Apply a lighter color below the crease of the upper lid (Cream, white, Ivory, light pink) • Apply a darker color in the crease (Brown, dark green, purple, black, dark silver) • Apply a luminous light shade or pencil just below the brow to highlight. • Apply thicker and darker liner to both top and bottom lids. • Apply mascara evenly on lashes.
Nighttime Cheeks
• Swipe a small amount of bronzer below the cheekbone out and up towards the ear. • Swipe a small amount of blush above the bronzer directly on the cheekbone in the same motion. • Blend the two together so there is no distinct line.
Daytime Lips
• Use a staining lip pencil or a long wearing lip color. • Cover with gloss.
Nighttime Lips
• If the eyes are dramatic, then the lips should remain neutral or nude. • Use a staining pencil and cover with a gloss or use a long wearing lip color topped with gloss.
Nighttime Skin
• Matte foundation for nighttime is better than luminous.
Erica Pauly, model, after nighttime makeup application.
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LipoSelection by Lynn M. Dean
“While you’re in there, can’t you take off a little extra fat?” New procedure “Melts” fat away.
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t’s a common question women ask when they are about to undergo hysterectomies, and other abdominal procedures, according to Beverly Donnelley, M.D., an OB/GYN with The Women’s Clinic of Northern Colorado, for years. “With Vaser LipoSelection®, now I can,” she says. “When you’re an OB/GYN, you see a lot of problem areas where it is difficult for women to lose the weight. I think this new procedure answers some of my patient’s needs and wants. It’s a good tie-in with the surgery I do – it can be done with laparoscopy, a hysterectomy, bladder surgery– any type of GYN surgery and it’s convenient for my patients because they’ve already scheduled time off work to recover.” That said, Dr. Donnelley adds that you don’t
necessarily have to pair LipoSelection with other procedures. It can be performed on its own. “In terms of pain, the recovery time is four to five days,” she says. Vaser LipoSelection, so named because it only selects fat cells, is not traditional liposuction. “It’s less invasive and less traumatic to the tissues,” explains Dr. Donnelley. “It uses ultrasound to emulsify the fat cells turning them into a liquid, then the liquid fat cells are gently suctioned out. With traditional liposuction you suck out the fats cells, and frequently, other tissues including blood vessels and fibrous bands. With this new procedure, because you leave the fibrous bands intact, patients actually have some shrinkage of the skin– the skin contracts over the area where you’ve removed the fat cells.”
The procedure developed by Sound Surgical Technologies is done by first filling the area with a saline solution that helps numb the tissue and shrink the blood vessels to minimize blood loss and bruising. Then a small probe is inserted into the area. The probe uses ultrasound to transmit sound energy, similar to that used in cataract surgery, to break up the fatty tissue and liquify it. Dr. Donnelley has been performing this procedure for the past year. “Dr. Diane Duncan, a local plastic surgeon, introduced me to this procedure,” she says. “In other parts of the country, gynecologists have been doing these kinds of procedures for years. I do them at Dr. Duncan’s office– she has an outpatient surgery center there– and we’re also doing some of the procedures at the Surgery Center of Fort Collins.”
Beverly Donnelley, M.D., OB/GYN, The Women’s Clinic of Northern Colorado, explains the LipoSelection procedure.
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5 Ideas for a More Beautiful You she says. “The problem is, that, if you gain weight the other fat cells that are left behind just get bigger, so the area will appear to get bigger too.” Everyone– well almost everyone– has pudges or rolls of fat they’d like to get rid of. And today, modern technology is making it easier than ever to make them disappear. So next time you tease
your doctor, “Can’t you take off a little extra fat?” don’t be surprised if she answers, “Sure!” Lynn M. Dean is a freelance writer living in Northern Colorado.
Patient poses before and after Vaser LipoSelection® procedure. Procedure completed by Alberto Di Giuseppe, M.D.
People today are more concerned about appearance. “Fat removal is becoming much more popular,” agrees Dr. Donnelley. “These procedures were once considered taboo, but they are less so now. I think the baby boomer generation looks at staying fit and healthy as a very important aspect of their lives. We want to fully live our lives well into our 70s, 80s and beyond. We want to feel good about our bodies and look good too. Even men are becoming broader users of these kinds of procedures.” And with safer methods like LipoSelection, more doctors are responding to the increased demand. “There are not a lot of down sides to the surgery,” said Dr. Donnelley. “I think that with any new procedure, there is a learning curve. However, in one study over 70,000 procedures were done in the United States, and the complication rate was zero. That’s significantly low for a medical procedure. However, you should always discuss possible risks with your physician. Even so, there are some minor issues that may arise. “There are a few things, postoperatively, that may take a while to go away like swelling. Patients may also develop a seroma, a collection of fluid under the skin. And some people have expectations that aren’t met, or are unrealistic. LipoSelection is not for everyone, cautions Dr. Donnelley. “The biggest roadblocks are other health issues the patient is facing such as high blood pressure or diabetes. It’s also important that you don’t have a hernia or weakness of the fascia. And smokers should not have this procedure done. They don’t heal well. Good candidates are reasonably healthy women (and men) who are concerned about specific areas of the body where they have tried to lose the weight, but it just won’t come off. My last two patients were over 60 – but we don’t perform this procedure on the very young, or the very elderly.” Another caveat to consider is that LipoSelection is not a substitute for a weight loss program. “We want people to have maintained their weight for at least a year– or at least be losing weight,’
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Putting Your Best Face Foward
Patient treated for melasma by Rebecca de la Torre, M.D., Harmony Laser Center, P.C.
by Corey Radman
When you get a bad haircut or dye job, there are always hats until it grows out. But what do you do when parts of your face make you feel embarrassed to leave the house? Short of clamping hands over your eyes and mouth all day, what’s the solution? The professionals at Harmony Laser Center, P.C. have a suggestion. Whether the troubling area is due to facial hair or damaged skin, lasers have improved the confidence of many women.
Got mustache? Laser Hair Removal Wish you could actually wear a milk mustache to cover up your real one? There is really no need to hide. Laser hair removal has successfully and safely removed unwanted hair for many years. Carol Hiller, owner of Harmony Laser Center in Fort Collins, began using lasers in 1999. “I am still excited about the way we can change client’s lives in minutes,” she says. Hiller relates the story of a client who had head to toe hair due to polycystic ovary syndrome. She said to Hiller, “I can’t have a relationship because of the hair on my body.” But after treatments from Hiller, the woman met Mr. Right and got married. “If I could do this for free I would,” Hiller beams. Hair removal lasers respond best to fair skin and dark hair. Lighter hair is harder to remove, as is dark hair on dark skin. In the past, the results were less successful on people of color. Not true any longer. Newer lasers have recently evolved that specifically treat hair on dark-skinned people. Hair removal usually takes repeated treatments and is extremely effective. Hiller notes, “There are no guarantees, but the treatment works very well.” Typically, post-treatment re-growth is limited to just a few hairs here and there. Variables in age, ethnic background, and hormone levels can cause hair growth and loss. Uniform Color & Texture Skin Rejuvenation As lasers have evolved, so has Harmony Laser
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Center. The staff currently includes two registered nurses and a physician who advises, monitors, and treats clients. The expertise of Rebecca de la Torre, M.D. has enabled the center to add several new lasers to treat skin imperfections. Do you have wrinkles? Discoloration? Loss of tone? Solutions exist, and options are plentiful. Harmony Laser Center is one of the first in Northern Colorado to use a Fraxel® laser, which effectively treats sun-damaged skin, melasma (brown patches), and acne scarring. It also reduces wrinkles around the eyes and mouth. Dr. de la Torre explains how the laser therapies work. “When we use lasers, we induce injury into the dermis of the skin. The body sees that injury and then heals it. It kind of jump starts your collagen and provides plumping of the skin.” The Center has also had success with other skin rejuvenation lasers like Fotofacial® and a new version of Thermage®, which uses lower energy and incorporates multiple passes. The staff stands behind its results. “There is no down time. I had Becky [de la Torre] perform the treatment on me. Then, moments later, I went to work with my clients,” Hiller says. Lasers can be used in combination, or on their own to address each individual case. The staff at Harmony Laser Center conducts consultations carefully, and isn’t afraid to turn away business if they aren’t convinced that they can treat someone safely, Hiller says. The number of hours spent in training and testing on each new laser is a testament to Harmony Laser Center’s commitment to safety and excellent results, says Hiller.
“Our number one priority is to protect your skin and then get rid of excess hair or wrinkles,” she explains. Reputation and experience count when you consider the potential risks. At current tally, the skin rejuvenation lasers have treated over 3,000 people; the hair removal laser is still ticking away at 18 million pulses. OK, But Does It Hurt? Great results aside, some people still worry about lasers. “When your technician is properly trained, lasers are quite safe,” says Dr. de la Torre. There are no long-term side effects, “...and no, they don’t cause cancer,” she says. Everyone’s pain level is different, Dr. de la Torre says. “All lasers produce heat, which can be uncomfortable. To ease that, they usually have a cooling mechanism in the hand pieces. In addition, we use a topical numbing agent, usually lidocane, benzocane, or tetracane. Some deeper treatments can be performed more comfortably with an oral analgesic.” If it’s time to stop staring at your feet when you could meet the world with confidence and a smile, Harmony Laser Center can help improve your outlook. For more information visit www.harmonylaser.com Corey Radman is Editor at Style Magazine.
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“Our gallery shows different genres of art than other galleries. Lots of artists come to us for support. It is great to see their response.” - Jaquelynn Woodley, co-owner, The Gallery Underground
Jaquelynn Woodley, co-owner, The Gallery Underground.
mixed media and Mortensen specializes in ceramics. Their underground gallery has walls and floor painted a stark white, turning the space into the perfect canvas to house brightly colored paintings and abstract sculpture. The white walls also provide an excellent neutral background for the studio spaces available to artists. Mortensen and Woodley’s gallery is new to Fort Collins, not yet a year old. The young entrepreneurs were drawn to the adventure of opening their own gallery by a desire to provide a greater opportunity for local artists to showcase their art. “Our gallery shows different genres of art than other galleries,” says Woodley. “Lots of artists come to us for support. It is great to see their
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Erin Mortensen, co-owner, The Gallery Underground.
“In our first nine months, we haven’t had a shortage of good artwork from Fort Collins. Our goal is to help them grow and bring them together.” - Erin Mortensen, co-owner, The Gallery Underground
response.” The Gallery Underground encourages contemporary artists to express themselves without fear of censorship. Though the gallery does accept artists from outside Fort Collins, a large percentage of those featured are local. “In our first nine months, we haven’t had a shortage of good artwork from Fort Collins,” according to Mortensen. “Our goal is to help them grow and bring them together.” One way the Gallery Underground promotes their artists is to offer studio space for rent. Many of the artists on display also rent space from Woodley and Mortensen. Having the artists on hand helps visitors “to identify with the artist more easily when they see their working space. The artist becomes more approachable,” adds Mortensen. The partners are now busy planning creative ways to increase support for local artists. In the future they plan to offer teaching workshops and gallery space for special events to bring in additional foot traffic. Gallery East, Indigo Gallery, and The Gallery Underground – each offer a different experience for the art lover, run by strong, creative women from three different generations. What ties them together is their love of art and their hometown, evident in their dedication to promoting local artists in their respective communities. Angeline Grenz is a local freelance writer who lives, works, and plays in Fort Collins.
Reality Check: Are You Running Your Business,
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f emails, phone calls and unexpected office visits determine the course of your day, you may call yourself the owner of your business, but you’re not really the person in charge. In order to regain control and maximize the use of your precious resources (time, money and energy), incorporate the following strategies into your daily work life: Time Management Don’t check your email first thing in the morning. If you haven’t already, make a list of the three most important things you need to accomplish that day and begin to work on the first one. Only check your email at designated times and close out your mailbox when you’re not responding. Structure each day ahead of time: either a Free Day, Buffer Day or Focus Day (learned this long ago from Dan Sullivan, of The Strategic
You turn on your computer on Monday morning and first thing you see is “You have 78 new messages”. You immediately delete what looks like spam and there are still 43 emails left that capture your attention. You open the first one and next thing you know it’s 9:30 a.m. Your first appointment is at 10 a.m. and you’ve not even looked at your carefully drafted to-do list for the day.
Coach Inc.). No business-related reading, activity or communication is allowed on Free Days. Your Buffer Days are for taking care of any paperwork and research that might clutter your Focus Days, which are specifically devoted to three important activities. Take at least one Focus Day per month and work on your business (not just in your business). Take inventory of what you’ve accomplished, remind yourself where you really want to be, and determine your next steps to bridge that gap. Financial Planning Write down how much cash you have on hand in both your personal and business accounts. As a small business owner, your personal financial situation is likely tied to your business performance. Determine how much is projected to be received and how much you must pay out in the
near term. Find out the current value of your investment accounts and consider increasing the level of your contributions. Most importantly, answer the question: Are you on track to eventually work if and when you want to, not because you have to? Energy Improvement Declutter your office. This includes not only paperwork and files, but think about what else is laying around that drains your energy and interferes with your desired personal space. Get rid of it. (You might also strongly consider reducing the amount of time you spend with people who drain your energy as well.) Then, add live plants, a water feature, paint the walls – whatever makes you feel peaceful, centered and inspired in your home or business office. Exercise before you go to work. The energy that stays with you throughout the day, in addition to the automatic feeling of accomplishment first thing in the morning, greatly outweighs the five to ten minutes of grogginess at 5:30 a.m. Set the timer on your coffee machine the night before, get up and get moving! Meditate every morning and/or each evening before you go to bed. If you find it challenging to empty your mind completely, spend the 20 minutes (minimum) feeling grateful for all you are and all you have. Visualizing the manifestation of your true heart-felt desires will also promote the realization of your dreams. Easy for me to say! Honestly, it sounds like a lot, but once you incorporate these activities into your daily life, you’ll wish you’d started doing this long ago and will miss it when you don’t do it. I can personally vouch for this. As a CFP®, I have the financial piece all too top of mind. But if I miss a day of exercise, meditation, see clutter build up in my office or don’t allow myself enough Free Days, I start to feel irritable and discontent. And as a Life Coach, my spiritual self cannot afford that – I’m on a never-ending quest to fulfill my higher purpose, which is to help others fulfill their higher purpose! by Rachel Lane, CFP® and Life Coach. Contact Rachel@CoachRachel.com or LaneR@ FinancialNetwork.com. Phone 970.222.0346 or 970.613.1553.
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Community Pillars Beryl “Brownie” McGraw by Jim Sprout
For Brownie McGraw, growing up in a broken home resulted in a passion to love and serve her community. As she looks back over her life, she realizes that her love for family, kids, and teaching stem from a difficult upbringing, as well as the important mentoring she received along the way from a counselor, a coach, and a teacher. Her mother worked and her stepfather was in the military, resulting in twelve different moves as she was growing up.
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rownie was always the new kid in class, and went home to an empty house afterwards. This resulted in her sensitivity towards children experiencing difficulties, particularly those trying to make their way in a new school or those who have made poor choices and need redirection. Her career and lifetime volunteer experiences are filled with examples of love for children. In her most recent service as chairperson for the Inspiration Playground to the Youth Activities Center, Brownie not only donated her time, but she put forth love and passion for this addition to the community. She was particularly moved during the grand opening of the playground when she experienced children of all levels of ability playing together for the first time with one another. When asked about important people in her life, McGraw talks about her husband, Fum, as well as her three children. She recalls the trail rides that were a major part of their lives as the children were going up. Fum purchased a summer business,so the McGraw family could work trail rides each summer for ten years, building family bonds, and allowing Brownie connections with the things she holds most dear in her life. Brownie lives her life seeing people as people. Whether teachers or millionaires, in the wilderness, everyone is on equal footing. Relationships have always been important to Brownie. She remembers many mentors from “Teach” and Ms. Burfoot, who coached her in basketball, softball, and volleyball. Her high school achievements included being named to two all-star teams. With influences like Mr. Oleander, her high school counselor, who was always an encouragement for Brownie, to Don Webber, Bob Eyestone, Rex Wells all who inspired and motivated her to pursue a career in helping kids for the rest of her life. More recently she credits Larry Abrahamson for allowing her to work as a juvenile specialist with the District Attorney’s office. She treasures the opportunity to work with good kids who have made some bad choices. She also mentions her travel group, which served as a lifeline for her after Fum’s death. Brownie’s positive contributions to our community include being the first woman high school principal in Fort Collins, having an
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elementary school named after her, and being honored with Fum as “Citizens of the West” recipients. She also serves on many nonprofit boards and volunteers at least 12 hours each week. When asked about retirement and the next stage of her life, Brownie says she wants to stay active and involved as a community volunteer. How long would she like to continue working on a part time basis for the District Attorney? “As long as they will have me,” she responds. McGraw enjoys the simple pleasures of life: spending time on the beach, watching the sunrise, and reading a good book. She is thankful and proud that each of her grandchildren have achieved success in their own lives, and that her family is supportive with one another, even during difficult times. When asked about the values Brownie holds dear, she says, “God, family, and our country. We are so fortunate to have what we have. Success in life has to do with an attitude of being thankful for the part of the cup you have been given. See it as half full and don’t dwell on the empty part”. Brownie lives out each day valuing faith, hope, love, and charity. Brownie hopes that the following verse, which has been so meaningful to her, will represent her legacy among friends, associates, and family.
May the wind of your life treat the landscape with kindness that you may lift the kite of someone’s spirit; that you will bring some green into a barren place; and that your passage here, though brief, will leave behind a better place because of what you have done and who you have been. Jim Sprout is the Chairman of First Western Trust Bank – Northern Colorado and a regular columnist for Style Magazine.
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June 5 Donaldson Home :: Fort Collins From novelty jewelry to estate pieces to semi precious gems, this one of a kind ‘bling’ event was a hit among the over 300 women who attended. The energetic and powerful event saw young teenagers to grandmothers in their 90’s, all eyed 1000’s of colorful jewelry pieces and purses while enjoying live music, beverages and appetizers. Over $16,000 was raised at the event and afterhours sale. Proceeds to benefit Fort Collins Habitat for Humanity, ‘Women Build’, building The Guanaros Family home. For those who missed this event, Jewels in June Again, Oct. 3 & 4 at the Foothills Mall, will be the last chance to participate. Go to www. fortcollinshabitat.org to learn more.
Linda Niswinder, Lori Niswinder, Jodi Corney, Carie Rowe
Stephanie Deleone
Diana Longmore, Dixie Daly
Robin & Dan Wilkewitz
Stephanie Raabe, Gina Ritter
Terri Richter, Robin Nash
Vicky Hansen, Patti Stickler
Jessie Donaldson, Amanda Simmons, Cindy Richards
MEMORIES IN THE MAKING ART AUCTION BENEFIT
June 5 Dan Ostermiller Studio Loveland Despite early morning rain and high winds, more than 200 people attended this 10th annual signature event for the Alzheimer’s Association. This year’s theme “A Sea of Memories” was inspired by the signature watercolor titled At the Edge of the Sea by Mabel Larson of Stepping Stones Adult Day Program. This year’s art auction raised nearly $60,000 in support of Alzheimer’s Association education, counseling, support groups, our 24-hour Helpline as well as funding research to find a cure.
Carol & Mike Maguire
Janie & Jeff Maust
Dennis & Melanie Hodge, Dan Ostermiller, Joan & Bobby Hill
Leonard & Belle Benzel
Linda & Tom Riggs
David Bee, Julie Piepho
Monica & Peter Schneider
DEBBIE BOOSE MEMORIAL TENNIS TOURNAMENT
June 10-15 North Lake Park :: Loveland More than 200 northern Colorado tennis players came together in memory of Hospice Board member Debbie Boose, and to honor her two passions-tennis & Hospice. This 8th annual and 6-day event included great tennis competition, an Italian dinner, and live music. Highlights included a local professional player exhibition match and a wheelchair player exhibition match. The event helped to raise $40,000 to benefit Hospice of Larimer County and their in-patient Hospice Care Center.
Allie & Kevin Brown - 3.0 Mixed Winners
Ted Ray, Todd Kooi Men’s 4.0 Doubles Finalists
Melissa Myers, Kent Mueller Mixed 4.0 Doubles Finalists
Val Hecker, Bonita Hanner Women’s 4.0 Doubles Winners
John Potyondy, Susan Brooks Mixed 3.5 Finalists
Kathleen Pias, Franzi Haerle Women’s 3.5 Doubles Finalists
Bo Viger, Cathleen Robinson Mixed 3.0 Finalists
LOVELAND’S TEE OFF FOR KIDS GOLF TOURNAMENT
June 13 Mariana Butte Golf Course :: Loveland Over 100 golfers in a two-person shotgun scramble format, played a rousing afternoon of golf under perfect Colorado skies, to support Loveland Parks and Recreation Foundation. Men’s, women’s and mixed teams provided friendly competition for eagles, birdies and par. The golfing event and the awards dinner following play, helped to raise $9000 for the Youth Recreation Scholarships. Over the last 18 years, some 5400 scholarships have been awarded to local families. Russ Joens, Nate Burns, Mark Gloriouso, John Long
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Ronnie Sampson, Norm Jorgenson, Mike Pierce, Christian Bordewick
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JUNIOR LEAGUE TERRACE & GARDEN TOUR
June 14 Five Parkwood Subdivision Homes :: Fort Collins Five spectacular gardens and patios were the focus at the 26th annual Junior League Garden Tour. This signature event had over 1000 seasoned and novice gardeners taking the self-guided tour on a picture perfect day. Attendees, many of whom walked or rode bikes from home to home, got fresh ideas for outdoor living, and their own gardens while asking questions of homeowners, nursery representatives and master gardeners on hand. Proceeds benefit numerous Junior League projects to enhance and better the community such as ABLE Women, PSD Snack Program and more.
Rachel LeValley, Gary Eastman, Sonia ImMasche
Kaylie Griffin, Chris Gibbs
Karen Spruill, JoAnn Reckling
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Jaye Powers, Alison Stoven
Joy Clifton, Gwyneth, Wendy Turner
Meredith & Jon Radtke
Patricia Vaeth
Juliette Wilson
Karen Evans
Beth Parker, Catherine Fawcett, Ruthanne Parker
DeAnna Hill, Julie Radtke
Phyllis Kane, Chris Napelbaum
Terry & Carol McLendon
Nancy Hilbrecht, Daniel Owen
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WELD COUNTY RELAY FOR LIFE COWBELLS, CAROUSELS & A CURE!!
June 6 Island Grove Regional Park Greeley Known as the largest Relay for Life in Colorado, this 12th annual, 16 hour event had a huge outpouring of participation from the community. Over 6000 people attended this huge event from the 196 teams, to the 760 purple t-shirt clad survivors completing their kick off, Survivor’s Victory lap, to the scores of friends, family, caregivers and individuals supporting the cause. Participants honored those who lost the battle and for those who have survived with the Luminaria Ceremony. Plenty of other activities fueled the energy’s of teams and added to the synergy of the event. Over $410,000 was netted for the American Cancer Society for research, advocacy, education and patient services. Photos courtesy of Excellent Images Photography and Andrew Stiff.
Sarah Tavarez, Briana Bothwell, Maureen Scopel, Mitzi McGarr, Alexandra Revitte
Team Solecki Chiropractic Front: Tina Johnson, Dave Solecki, Shannon Madden Middle: Nikki Priddy, Nicole Solecki, Carol Feit, Julie Elliott Back : Derek Carroll, Paige Thalacker, Jessi Thalacker
Jean Morrell, William Brisco, Lea Prothe, Caryl & Ted Sills, Bonnie Noffsinger (# 1 fundraising team year after year)
Leona Martens, Kevin Keberlein Team Country Financial Top: Kurt North Middle: Jill Hartman, Sam Granum, Tracie Dolph, Clint Gunnufson, Deanna Hildebrand, Bottom: William Delmar, Josh Hartman, Tim Biltoft
Team Breannasstory.net Brittany Girardi, Jeff Martinez, Casandra Dieterle, Sean Wilson, Tonja Becker, Terri Keeney, Tami Linder-Martinez, Craig Smith
Team Sears Real Estate Top: Derek Andersen, Stephanie Pierson, Diane Pierson, Gage Doughty, Jane Phelps Middle: Rex Paddock, Demi Ball, Dick Brown, Beverly Groves, Joann McLean, Penny Rose Bottom: Kacie Dody, Chalice Springfield, Kaydee Blackwell, Lorrie Dinner, Shelley Paddock, Dick Pierson
Team Cache Bank & Trust Top: Cheryl Hagemeister, Jessica Hoke, Dave Thompson, Debbie Gelvin, Kendra Miller, Linda Wilgar Bottom: Mitch Layden, Brian Mulholland, Amy Patterson, Kylie Patterson, Kathy Larson, Jake Larson
Standing: Kayleigh Glaspie, Laura Nagel, Holly Wainscott, Hal Brown Seated: Judy Werner, Deena McBain, Jan Nelson, Lee Nelson
Team Bank of Choice Front: Catrina Lobato Garza, Brooke Garcia, Nicole Betz, Kim Betz, Kelli Diederich, Lisa Gantenbein Middle: Ann Marie Walsh, Anita Adolf, Heather Houghton, Pamela Lobato Garza, Carrie Fredenburg, Jill Sullivan Back: David Sanchez, Lucas Sparks
Katrina Randolph
Betty Bell, Shari Lynch
Talia Cathey, Kathy Linder, Maggie Linder
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MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S WINE TASTING
2008 REALITIES CUP GOLF TOURNAMENT
July 17 Trumper Home :: Fort Collins
July 14 Ptarmigan Country Club
This exquisite Tuscan home was the perfect backdrop for this 3rd annual wine tasting evening. Set in the beautiful courtyard, over 40 guests enjoyed a variety of domestic and European wines paired with cheese, fruit and meats. Hosted by Canyon Concert Ballet Foundation, proceeds from the event to benefit Canyon Concert Ballet Company and the Canyon Concert Dance Center and their mission to create and share the passion of dance through artistically enriching performances and dance education.
Over 150 golfers and sponsors convened for the scramble format Realities Cup Golf Tournament at the signature Jack Nicklaus course at Ptarmigan. Awards, a silent auction of sport memorabilia from local collegiate and professional sports teams, and a fanfare of international food, desserts and libations greeted the golfers after play at the Realities Cup Banquet. The defending champions reigned again this year, 17 under par, with a score of 55. The exciting day of golfing helped to raise $30,000 for the Realities For Children Emergency Fund, providing services and assistance for abused and neglected children in Larmier County when all other resources have been exhausted. Photos courtesy of Harper Point Photography.
Mike Charbo, Kevin Shaw
Realities For Children Staff Back: Craig Secher, President Front: Debbie Guinn, Holli Milenski, Lindsay Schreiner
Eclipse Energy, LLC. Team (Major Sponsor) Dan Schwartz, Mark Wagoner, Chris Schwartz, Brandon Tompkins
2008 Realities Cup Champion Team John Paugh, Jason Preeo, David Fry, Bill Gaume
Land Title Guarantee Company Team (Major Sponsor) Dan Medeiros, Andy Conradson, Dixie Zink, Kerry Grimes
Ptarmigan Country Club Team Dave & Linda Eldred, Toni & Ryan Flack
Heath Construction/Rocky Mountain Business Card Factory Team Randy DeMario, Bert McCaffrey, Bill See, Gary Riedel
IBMC Team Archie Randall, Dale Meyer, Steve Steele, Hideo Matsushita
Amy Bibbey, Joy Souply, Marla Trumper, Tonya Dunn, Laura Smith
Jane Sullivan, Nancy Schwartz
Mary Pat McCurdie, Doug Ashbaugh, Kim Carter
Margie Hunter, Stephanie Davis, Darbi Harms, Justin Davis
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