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A very belated, but heartfelt, thanks to all of you for the work you did to help us publicize our Cattle Barons Ball in Greeley. With the August coverage in Style Magazine and numerous other communication efforts—to say nothing of the donations and volunteer hours and generosity of this community—we were able to raise about $490,000 (net). It was a spectacular evening set under a big tent against a mountain backdrop to the West and a glittering prairie lake to the East.

Thanks again for your part in helping us give cancer the boot!

Dimitria Hurst

Thank you for the wonderful article about Berthoud in the September 2014 issue of Lydia’s Style magazine. Berthoud is a gem in Larimer County and yet so many people are unaware of what we have to offer. This is a great start to helping us get “discovered.” I appreciated the time Heidi Kerr-Schlaefer spent with me in finding out about the special ways people could experience Berthoud: Date Night, Girls Night or Family Day. We look forward to sharing our town with Coloradans and out of state visitors.

Deanne Mulvihill, Executive Director, Berthoud Area Chamber of Commerce Thank you so much for the wonderful full-page article feature (August 2014)! It was so generous and a great opportunity for me! I’m sorry for taking so long to express my appreciation. I received several compliments on the article.

A lot has happened since the article was published. I was diagnosed with breast cancer in August and, as you well know, this is life changing.

I am aware, as never before, all you have done for thousands of women who have breast cancer! I am working with a natural doctor to reverse my cancer. You all will remain in my prayers for all you do and your continued health. Warmest regards, Cindy Kutin The Group Inc., Loveland I wanted to tell you how incredible it was for Sather's to sell the Alex and Ani bracelets featured in September's issue and donate 100 percent of the sales to Hope Lives! The picture of the bracelets captured my attention and I am now the proud owner of two bracelets. I had such a lovely time with Josh, associate at Sather's, that I recently took my friend to Sather's as a surprise to buy one for her. We decided to make a monthly girls outing to Sather's to add more Alex and Ani bracelets to our collection. Thank you, Sather's and Style, for your great and much appreciated partnership!

Mary Rutledge Hope Lives! Board Member Thank you, Style Magazine, for the informative Business Profile article (September 2014) featuring Sunspirit Wellness Services. I contacted Alene Nitzky for a free initial consultation almost immediately after reading the article.

Her services are helping me fill in the gap of care following breast cancer treatment. Alene's knowledge in exercise, nutritional coaching, and her overall encouragement and support are helping me get on the path to feeling better.

Gratitude!

Donna Geyer, Loveland

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on the cover Marilyn makes her comeback at Fort Collins Museum of Art's newest exhibit, Marilyn: Celebrating an American Icon. The exhibit will run from November 1 through December 27.

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ICONIC MARILYN . . . . . . . . . . . 22 GO UNIQUE BY GIVING LOCAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 ROMANTIC HOLIDAY GETAWAY . . . . . . . . . 32 THE EDWARDS HOUSE A JEWEL ON MOUNTAIN AVENUE . . . . . . . . .38 HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE . . . . . . . 42

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The Season of Celebration The holiday season and the upcoming close of another year always have me reflecting upon my many blessings of health, family, friends, employees, clients and community.

Even though I say a prayer of gratitude for each new day, the end of the year is the perfect time to remember to appreciate all the good things in my life.

The photo I chose for this letter is one of my sister, Ina, and I celebrating my mother’s 90th birthday in her home in Denver just a few months ago. We had a little party for her achieving this milestone. We are both so fortunate to still have her in our lives. She has been a role model of strength, resilience, determination and hard work all her life. We honor her for her dedication to raising us on her own and now it is our turn to help her when she needs it most.

I’d like to also mention how fortunate I am to have my sister, Ina Szwec, working at Style Magazine. Her help, support and wisdom over the past 17 years has been invaluable. She is the editor of our popular About Town department in the magazine and online, and she is a friend to many community non-profits.

Another family celebration this past year was when my oldest daughter, Meredith, was invited to participate in a medical residency program in Missouri. She and her husband, Josh, graduated from podiatry medical school and needed a three-year residency to practice. They moved there in June for the next four years. I miss them a lot and look forward to seeing them for a few days over Christmas!

My youngest daughter, Ali, is continuing to excel at her job at Swisslog in Denver and most recently received a promotion to Associate Product Manager, Automated Drug Management Systems. It is hard for me to believe she is 26 years old and all grown up. I am so proud of both of my girls!

Unfortunately, Meredith and Josh weren’t able to attend the annual Hope Lives! Celebration of Life in the Pink benefit on October 25. It’s always extra special when my family can join me at this big event. This 14th benefit gala is the annual highlight of Hope Lives as it honors and celebrates Northern Colorado breast cancer survivors and raises funds to continue providing post diagnosis services for women diagnosed with breast cancer. More than 600

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guests attended this event at the Embassy Suites. A big thanks goes to Melissa Venable, executive director, to the board of directors and to all the volunteers for their hard work to make this event so successful. All of our hard work is definitely worth it!

Another big celebration this year is the 30th anniversary of publishing Style magazines for the Colorado Front Range. We consider it an honor and privilege to work with and for such a great community. We are celebrating this year by launching a new December issue focused on the “Best Of.” Watch for this up-coming issue, where we celebrate favorite businesses voted on by our readership. Our team is excited, energized and looking towards a banner year as we embark on our 31st year of publishing in 2015.

It takes a creative team effort to bring these magazines to you, and I am so very proud of each member of our talented staff. They are truly committed to bringing you the most interesting, informative and visually exciting magazines in the region.

A delightful feature in this holiday issue is the fashions modeled by Mollie and Lane Everitt in “Romantic Holiday Getaway.” We appreciate them spending the day with us at the beautiful, newly remodeled Edward’s House. Be sure you read, “The Edward’s House – A Jewel on Mountain Avenue” to get a peek at the tastefully renovated bed and breakfast. Thank you to Nancy Richardson and her team for their generous hospitality the day of the photo shoot.

Thanks to everyone who made it such a special day!

An annual tradition in Style is our Holiday Gift Guide of unique gift ideas. Look over our shopping ideas for everyone on your list! And, when entertaining or taking an appetizer to a party, read about area chef’s favorite holiday appetizers for beautiful and delicious ideas. These are just a few of the seasonal articles filling our holiday pages for you to enjoy.

We deeply thank you for your support these past 30 years and look forward to many more years in the future.

May your holidays be blessed with the special joys of the season and your New Year healthy and safe.

With much gratitude, lydia@stylemedia.com Lydia’s STYLE Magazine

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13th A nn ual Tu r k e y Tr ot

Held every Thanksgiving morning, the Loveland Turkey Trot is pure tradition.

Sponsored by the McKee Foundation, the Turkey Trot is a 3.1 mile run/walk for people of all ages. The race takes place November 27 at 8:30 a.m., and begins and ends at McKee Medical Center.

The race is $26 for adults and $16 for kids 12 and under. The race fees and sponsorship contributions will benefit McKee Foundation’s Heart Safe City campaign. For more information or to register, visit www.

McKeeFoundationEvents.com.

The N utc r ac k e r

A perennial favorite, the Canyon Concert Ballet will present The Nutcracker. The presentations will take place on November 29 at the Rialto Theatre in Loveland and December 12 to 14 at the Lincoln Center in Fort Collins.

The ballet will be orchestrated by Canyon Concert’s new artistic director, Daniel R. Simmons. The Fort Collins Symphony, directed by Wes Kenney, will perform Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s music during the ballet. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.ccballet.org.

Light i t Up

Loveland Lights 2014 – On December 6 and 7, The Friends of the Loveland Library will celebrate their annual Loveland Lights event. This year’s theme is The Nutcracker and the library will be decorated with holiday trees and gingerbread displays. Other activities include a holiday book and bake sale, a model railroad, nutcracker displays and musical entertainment. Visit the Loveland Public Library at 300 N. Adams St. on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m.

In Fort Collins, the Garden of Lights takes place December 5 through January 1. Visit the Gardens on Spring Creek to stroll through their whimsically decorated gardens, twinkling with thousands of LED lights.

The outdoor event runs from 5 to 9 p.m., remember to dress appropriately.

There is a $2 suggested donation.

In Greeley, visit the Greeley Grizwalds. From the day after Thanksgiving through New Year’s, this home in Greeley is decorated with over 135,000 lights, moving displays and synchronized music. The neighbors have joined in the fun and visitors can drive by through the street from 5:30 to 10 p.m. nightly. Tune into 92.9 FM to listen to the timed musical broadcast.

The home, owned by the Medhurst Family, is located at 354 50th Avenue Court in Greeley. They are one block north of 4th Street and one block east of 50th Avenue Place.

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business profile

Tim Brough stands behind the counter at his guns and gear shop, Rocky Mountain Shooter Supply.

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Rocky Mountain Shooter Supply Approaching the front door of Rocky Mountain Shooter Supply (RMSS), there’s no indication of the massive arsenal of ammunition, guns and gear that waits inside. As soon as the door swings open, however, hundreds of rifles, handguns and shotguns line the walls of the expansive space. To the inexperienced or untrained citizen, it’s almost shocking, but it’s a normal way of life for owner Tim Brough and his employees.

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By Kyle Eustice

Manager and former Kansas City, Mo., police officer Bill Cates comes around the corner with a Glock held firmly in its holster and proceeds with a tour of the facility. He greets each customer like he’s known them for years, which makes the business feel like a warm, family environment and the overall experience much more comfortable.

Located on 3507 E. Mulberry Rd., RMSS was established in 1987 by Fort Collins transplant Cliff Hamblen. Brough and his wife, Lisa, took over in 2005 and promptly added a shooting range in 2006, which is extremely popular with all types of gun enthusiasts, hunters, beginners looking to learn defensive shooting and customers wanting to “try before they buy.”

“It can be a totally recreational thing,” Brough

says. “It’s just coming in and shooting much like you might do at a driving range at a golf course. The other thing you can do is practice your technique to hone your skills. If you want to be a competitor or be better at defensive shooting, certainly it’s easy to stop in here. We’re right in town. You don’t have to drive 30 miles out of town to do it.”

For those with safety concerns or the desire to simply learn how to shoot, RMSS offers co-ed and ladies-only training classes. The instructor teaches students the right attitude necessary to own a firearm, the primary rules of gun safety, proper gun handling, firearm and ammunition storage, cleaning and the fundamentals of good marksmanship.

“The classes are typically eight hours,” he says.

“They start with the assumption that as a student, you know nothing. We begin with the basics such as the different types of handguns and different calibers that are available with the guns. Of course, we cover all of the safety rules. We also cover things like when you should and shouldn’t use a gun, what is lethal force and when shooting is acceptable or not.”

After the class, students move on to the shooting range, where they get the chance to test their newfound knowledge. With proper eyewear and headphones to muffle the loud noise of the bullets, the instructor fires off a few test shots towards Lydia’s STYLE Magazine

the target before turning the firearm over to the student. If successful, each student receives a certificate showing completion of the class.

“If you choose to get a concealed carry permit, you take that certificate to the Sheriff’s Department and apply for the permit with them,” he explains. “They are the only ones that can grant you the permit.”

From 21-year-old college students to 80-yearold grandmothers, the interest in firearms runs the gamut, but 30- to 60- year-old men and women make up the majority of RMSS’ business.

“We don’t get that many folks in the younger category, mostly because of the expense,” he says. “Plus, under the age of 30, you feel pretty invincible [laughs]. You think you’re pretty tough and can take care of yourself.”

With violent crimes increasingly in the news, it’s a different world today. People want to escape that vulnerability and feel protected. At the end of the day, Brough feels he is providing a way for people to not only save their lives, but also save someone else’s life.

“From my point of view, we are here to serve the public and that can mean a variety of things,” he says. “From completely recreational uses to self-defense training, no matter what your need is, we are a full service-oriented product. Even if I’m selling you a gun, you have other needs.

One is education and knowledge, and the other is training and how best to carry the gun. I strive to give personal attention and customer service to our clients. We may not be the cheapest shop in town, but I’d like to think we can give you the most attention.”

Rental guns are available and run $10 per gun.

To simply use the shooting range, it’s $20 an hour and you’re welcome to bring your own gun. RMSS also has a simulation room where participants are given a Glock semi-automatic weapon that uses a laser to tackle a variety of dangerous scenarios, including an ATM mugger, home invasion and convenience store shootout. Typically, women are bit more timid when it comes to shooting, but with a little encouragement, they usually adjust to it well.

“Men aren’t smart enough to be scared. A man will stick his hand in the lawn mower to make sure it’s running,” he laughs. “I find with women, the lack of knowledge leads to fear. A woman is smart enough to know that it could be potentially dangerous, but once we show them how a gun operates and how to make it safe, most women get much more comfortable around them. It’s empowering.

“I’ve had people tell me in the past that it’s their hobby and the only thing that can get their mind off of work and off other problems,” he adds. “It can be a great release that way. It’s like therapy.”

Kyle Eustice relocated to Fort Collins from her hometown of Omaha, Nebraska. After spending four years living in Santa Fe, New Mexico, she was anxious to return to the mountain region.

She is a regular contributor to Thrasher Skateboarding Magazine, Wax Poetics, Bandwagon Magazine, Ghettoblaster, and many others.

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Hidden away just a half block from bustling Lincoln Avenue in downtown Loveland sits Vicky Russell’s artistic retreat. When she’s not in residence creating, she’s traveling the globe to find new inspiration for herself and her students, and teaching workshops in Maui and other exotic locales.

If you’re looking for a class to learn a specific technique, or you’re a beginner seeking instruction in watercolor or pastel (without buying the supplies), Vicky’s classes have you covered.

“You don’t have to be an ‘artist’ to come and learn and have fun,” she says. “We have a creative, encouraging community here for anyone who wants to explore their artistic side. Start with a workshop, and if you like it, move on to a more in-depth class over three to five weeks.”

“Our classes are social, fun and relaxed,” she adds. “Being positive and encouraging with students brings amazing results. Seeing their excitement and pride in their endeavors is what I love about teaching.”

Russell, who specializes in pastels, watercolors and acrylics, went to CSU on an art scholarship and earned a BFA in arts education. She purchased her home and studio space in 1991 and did a complete renovation of the charming, cozy space in 2001. One of her favorite features is the quiet south-facing courtyard, along with the large teaching space where she conducts classes. In 2005, she retired after teaching art in the local school district for 23 years, a career that saw her earn local, regional and national

recognition for her work with students.

This month, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, November 15, she’s proud and excited to host the 14th annual student art show and sale at her light, open, airy studio at 342 East 2nd Street. Twenty-minute portrait demonstrations will occur throughout the day, refreshments are provided, and past events have welcomed 300 or more people. “It’s a party,” Russell notes. Visitors can park in the free public lot at 3rd and Lincoln.

A wide variety of artwork from WildAsYouArt. com, a group consisting of Vicky and two of her students—Dana Kern and Gaylene Raben—will be featured and for sale. Also, Linda French will be showcasing her pet portraits, and Paul Hueber will provide a metal welding demonstration.

Vicky Russell can be reached at (970) 5939980 or vickyarussell@gmail.com, or via her websites, www.vickyrussell.com and www.

WildAsYouArt.com. Call to talk with her about her available one- and two-day workshops, her commission portrait work, or about abstract pieces that are available for homes, offices and the hospitality industry via WildAsYouArt.com.

In May, Vicky will be also offering a one-day art and cooking class, complete with wine. Vicky will teach the art portion and the cooking segment will feature a professional chef from Connecticut.

Brad Shannon is a freelance writer based in Loveland.

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Sex symbol, femme fatale, consummate actress—Marilyn Monroe is undeniably one of our nation’s best-loved icons. Marilyn’s magnetic personality and knowing smile have captivated admirers long after her tragic death.

The beautiful but troubled star is the subject of Fort Collins Museum of Art’s newest exhibition, Marilyn: Celebrating an American Icon. The exhibition features famed artists such as Andy Warhol, Milton H. Greene, Cecil Beaton, Eve Arnold, Antonio de Felipe and Henri Cartier-Bresson, to name but a few. The exhibition will run from November 1 through December 27, and will feature photographs, paintings and video.

“This is our blockbuster exhibit for 2014,” says David Prosser, FCMOA’s chairman of the board and interim executive director.

“We are excited. It is a really wonderful exhibition.”

For more information about the exhibit, visit www.ftcma.org.

Clockwise: Ed Feingersh, Marilyn with Chanel No.5, 1955/2003; Cecil Beaton, Marilyn Monroe, 1956/2005; Frank Powolny, Black Bathing Suit # 2, 1950; Cecil Beaton, Marilyn Monroe, 1956/2005.

Marilyn: Celebrating an American Icon is organized by sairally Fine Arts & Consulting, Hamburg, Germany, and toured by International Arts & Artists, Washington, DC.

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GobyUnique Giving Local

By Malini Bartels

What do you give to the person who has everything? The answer to that can be found right here in our talented community. Every year we do our best to give creative gifts to our friends and family.

If you can find a present that has its roots from within our own community, it’s not only unique but supports our local economy.

A Little Song

When was the last time you were serenaded with song? It has almost become a lost art. The Blend Chorus is a group of female singers from Northern Colorado and southern Wyoming that are doing their best to keep the art form alive and thriving by spreading the love of live song in four-part harmonies all over the world.

The Blend Chorus has been performing for over 35 years. They regularly perform for audiences at the Fort Collins’ Senior Center, civic events and private functions. They specialize in singing a broad selection of holiday, patriotic, jazz and barbershop standards.

While the chorus maintains an active schedule throughout the year, the holidays prove to be an especially busy time for them. The members of this women’s barbershop chorus range in age from 12 to 80 and maintain close ties to the internationally

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recognized Sweet Adelines professional barbershop organization. These women are seasoned professional singers dedicated to spreading joy and happiness all over the world with their voices.

During the month of December, a few days are always set aside by the group to perform Singing Christmas Cards in the form of phone calls to wish people “Happy Holidays.” For $10 per song or $15 for two songs, the chorus can serenade your loved ones all around the globe; the price is the same no matter where they are making the call to, and you can choose your favorite holiday song.

“Singing Christmas Cards are something we do every year to raise money to pay for our music,” says Kathy Dow. “We have so much fun and it’s a very unique gift to give someone. People are always caught off guard and so happy to hear us.

We spread joy and happiness all over the world with our voices.”

The Singing Christmas Cards can be customized for your recipient and ordered at www.theblendchorus.org.

While one of The Blend Chorus’ main events is the singing cards, they are also hosting a Holiday Concert on December 6 at 5 p.m. at the Christ United Methodist Church on Drake Road in Fort Collins. However, the chorus enjoys providing harmonic entertainment for any occasion. “Since we are an a cappella group, we can entertain anywhere,” mentions Dow. “We can stand around a table, go to office parties, sing on the street and customize for your event.”

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Ann Standerfer, Carol Cardwell, Kathy Dow and Laura Lewis make up Northern Colorado’s Out of Sequins Quartet. The group is part of The Blend Chorus.

and they support the creative class within our community.

“Many people in Fort Collins do not realize the level of artistic talent we have right here in our hometown,” says Denise Freestone, cofounder and artistic director of OpenStage Theatre Company. “Lots of people travel to Denver for entertainment when they can be supporting local artists from their own community.”

For over 40 years, the local theatre company has successfully produced plays that capture the hearts and minds of audiences in Northern Colorado. Freestone knows the importance of this. “When large segments of a community participate in artistic endeavors, it makes us more broad minded and able to understand other points of view,” she remarks.

“We become more accepting of one another.”

“Having a thriving arts community does more than just increase the quality of life in the area,” adds Freestone. “It creates a powerful economic impact and attracts creative and dynamic entrepreneurial people to the community.”

Packages of show tickets can be purchased online at www.openstagetheatre.org. They can be used throughout the rest of the season or all at once for any of the remaining season performances.

“The last show of the season is our outdoor play,” says Freestone. “It’s appropriate for all ages and can be turned into an outdoor picnic experience for the entire family.” Although OpenStage will be mid-way through the season during the holidays, there are still plenty of ways to support local theatre and give the gift of drama at the same time.

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A Furry Keepsake

Pat Saunders-White is a local animal artist who has been creating beautiful artwork of our furry loved ones for over 15 years. It’s a unique commissioned gift idea for the animal lover in your life.

“I paint animals because they bring me so much pleasure,” says Saunders-White. “Animals are so fun and they don’t care about how they look.”

Saunders-White can customize artwork based on a photo or digital image. Paintings are available in several sizes and in three different mediums: acrylic, watercolor or pastel.

Once the artwork is done, Saunders-White owns the image. She can then create a functional art gift with the image that you commissioned.

Art can also be chosen from her portfolio of over 300 domestic and wild animals. Cutting boards, hinged keepsake boxes and mouse pads are just a few of the functional art gifts that Saunders-White can create with the image of an adored pet.

“Your animal gives you so much love throughout the years. It’s nice to have something to remember them by,” she says. “When you see an object with that animal’s image each day, it gladdens your heart.”

Contact the artist at pat@patsaunderswhite. com to discuss commissioned art of a pet.

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How about the gift of local food that the recipient can enjoy the following year? Ryan Wilson and Amy Kafka are the owners of Garden Sweet; a local farm located two miles north of Old Town. They offer memberships for their Lydia’s STYLE Magazine

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“Our CSA is market style,” says Kafka. “You can pick and choose the items you want. It’s fresh, healthy, builds community and is unique.”

Thinking about next year’s harvest is not typically what you do during the holidays; however, if your recipient is someone who does not need any more tangible objects, this could be the ideal gift. You can contact the farm at www. gardensweet.com to learn how to get on board with CSA memberships for the upcoming year and how to give a gift that will keep on giving throughout the forthcoming summer months.

It’s a healthy gift idea that gets people excited for the approaching harvest and is fantastic for someone who does not need the immediate satisfaction of something handheld. The cooks in your life will thank you for thinking ahead about next year’s produce.

“It’s important to know where your food is coming from and support local farms,” mentions Kafka. “Children can enjoy our pick-your-own strawberries and flowers during the summer months as well.”

Local farms provide an abundance of joy, food and economic strength to our community.

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Elan long striped cardigan sweater, $66, worn over a stretch M. Rena cranberry camisole, $24, and NYDJ black leggings, $98. Silver earrings, $15, and three silver bracelets with black crystals, $20 ea. Courtesy of Cloz to Home, Loveland.

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Lane and Mollie Everitt Lane and Mollie Everitt have two children together: Dawson, age 10, and Trett, age 7.

Lane is a Realtor/ Partner for The Group Inc. In his free time, Lane enjoys golfing, fly-fishing, football, CSU athletic events, playing with his two sons and coaching their sports, and spending time with his family.

“Clayton at C&S Workshop was great. He did a great job cutting and styling my hair and listened to my needs. The outfits were awesome.

Many items I would purchase myself. The clothes were comfortable and fun to wear. Lydia and her team were so fun and professional. They went above and beyond to make our shoot comfortable and accommodated us beyond our expectations. We had so much fun and it was so nice to connect and spend time with my wife, Mollie. We had a blast!”

Aryn K pleated peplum floral viscose top, $88, and poly spandex cobalt blue slim leg ankle pants, $74.

Double Doozy drop earrings from B.b. Lila, $32. Courtesy of Magnolia Moon, Fort Collins.

Mollie is a stayat-home-mom. In her free time she enjoys studying the Bible, politics, volunteering at her boys’ school, exercising, cooking and reading.

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By Michelle Venus

It's the Park Avenue of Fort Collins and the Edwards House is the anchor, welcoming visitors and residents alike to the broad way, framed by elegant and historic homes.

The Edwards House has presided over Fort Collins’ Mountain Avenue since it was built in 1904. Constructed by local architect Montezuma Fuller for Alfred Augustus Edwards and his family, the neoclassical Edwards House is based on the Denver Square, or the foursquare, as it was known in other parts of the country. Popularized after the Silver Crash of 1893, the Denver Square’s

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layout—four rooms on the first floor and four on the second—was cost effective to build and made very efficient use of space. In fact, the cost to complete the Edwards House was $6,000.

Born near Mercer, Pennsylvania in 1852, Alfred came west with a group of men in 1869 and settled near the Cache La Poudre River in Laporte, helping to establish the Mercer Colony. After the colony failed due to financial problems, Alfred returned to Mercer to complete his schooling.

But the lure of Colorado never quite let go of him and Alfred returned in 1876, this time making Fort Collins his home.

Alfred became very involved in the ditch industry as a consultant and held many civic and governmental positions including president of the State Board of Agriculture, Larimer County Treasurer and city alderman. And somehow, he managed to find the time to woo Phoebe Edson, whose sister Sarah was married to another prominent businessman, founder of the First National Bank, Franklin Avery. Alfred and Phoebe married in 1883 and had three children, James, Walter and Ruth. Ruth never married and lived in the family home until 1981, when she sold it to a group of investors in less than a single day for the sum Lydia’s STYLE Magazine

The Meldrum bath and bedroom epitomizes the Edwards House remodel—classic lines and comfortable luxury.

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of $126,500.

The building was converted into office space, which required a major renovation and resulted in the addition of the west wing. It remained a commercial office building—and in the extended Edwards family—until 1991, when the house was sold to Greg Belcher who converted it into a bed and breakfast.

Today, the bed and breakfast is owned by Blue Ocean Enterprises, founded by Curt and Nancy Richardson, who also founded OtterBox. It’s one of several business ventures the company has invested in, and one that is especially dear to Nancy’s heart.

“I went to CSU for interior design and worked in the field for a while,” says Nancy. “And then 20 years later, as we started buying and renovating buildings, that design experience came into play. I love design. I love the creative process. I think environment affects people in a huge way; it does make an impact. My husband and I are very aware of our environment and like it to be cozy and warm.”

That love of design and the understanding of the impact of environment adds up to one thing: a beautiful, tasteful—and don’t forget cozy and warm—renovation of the Edwards House, completed in May 2014.

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House that this is someplace special. The large wrap-around front porch is inviting and leads visitors through the front door into a wide hallway with the library on one side and the parlour an the other. Both rooms have been painstakingly updated in a manner that respects the home’s history and architectural heritage while at the same time imparting what Nancy calls ‘modern elegance.’ The colors are rich, the textures and fabrics are luxurious. New overhead lighting fixtures and table lamps, along with contemporary artwork, add a graceful, modern touch. Overall, the rooms are sophisticated and serene, a grownup kind of warm and cozy.

Down the hallway are the dining room and the newly renovated professional kitchen. “For a long time, all the food was prepared in a tiny kitchen with just about this much counter space,” Nancy gestures with her hands, indicating a very limited work area. The kitchen is command central. A white board lists all the guests and any special needs they may have. Dietary restrictions are noted and accommodated. Arrival and departure times are indicated. The Edwards House is a tight ship, but one run with warmth and the smell of fresh-baked cookies in the air.

In total, there are seven guest rooms and one suite. Each is named after a historically significant Fort Collins resident. All but two (which are in

The Lodge) are located in the main house. Most of the rooms have king-sized beds and fireplaces and each room has a private updated bathroom with radiant heat.

The Lodge, which is located behind the main house, and the Longs Peak Room, which is situated in the lower level of the main building, can be rented for meetings, retreats or conferences.

Equipment available for rent includes an overhead projector, easels and pads, white board and speakerphone. High-speed, wireless Internet is included with the room rate. Catering is also available.

The Edwards House hosts weddings and anniversaries in the garden, under tents sparkling with Tivoli lights and bedecked with flowers. As with conferences and meetings, on-site catering is available.

“You know, we always loved this house,” muses Nancy. “We’d drive by and admire it and think how wonderful it would be to own it and give it lots of love.”

The Edwards House is certainly filled with love.

It’s filled with a love of history and a love of Fort Collins. And it’s especially filled with all the charm and grace one would expect from a world-class bed and breakfast.

Michelle Venus is a freelance writer based in Fort Collins.

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Liberty safes are the #1 selling brand in America. The Lincoln series safe is Liberty's best bang for the buck, it come in three sizes, several color choices, both gloss and matte finishes. From $1395 and up. Available at Rocky Mountain Shooters Supply in Fort Collins. www.RMSS.com

The Go and Glow, a microdermabrasion combined with an illuminizing peel, makes a luxurious gift, ideal for the person who wants their skin to glow.

And with no down time! Specially priced at $170 for the holiday season (normally $190). Available at Allura Skin & Laser Clinic, Fort Collins and Johnstown . www.alluraclinic.com Celebrate the holidays with great seasonal decor. Priced from $24.99 to $34.99.

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Flood them with love and buy a gift that makes a difference.

Buy this pendant from Village Goldsmith and a portion of the proceeds will go toward the 2013 Estes Park flood recovery. www.villagegoldsmith. com

Keep warm this winter with a cozy throw.

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Add a little spice to your gifts this season. This fun spice set includes Smoked Spanish Paprika, Sweet and Spicy; Jalapeno Chipotle Chili, Red and Green; Chili Con Carne, Habanero Chili; Red-Orange Chili; and Pequin Chili. Spice set $34.99. Available at Crescendo/ Vom Fass, Fort Collins. www.fortcollins.vomfassusa. com

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Akropolis Spanakopita • 1 medium egg • 6 oz. ricotta cheese • 24 oz. feta cheese • 2/3 cup olive oil • 1½ pounds frozen spinach

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• 2 lbs. fresh spinach, chopped

• 1 Tbs. fresh dill-picked through and

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• white pepper, a pinch

• ¼ lbs. butter

• phyllo dough

• 1½ cups feta cheese

Heat oil and sauté onions and spinach until soft, cool mixture.

Place all remaining ingredients in bowl, except phyllo dough, and combine, mixing well. Add cooled spinach sauté to bowl of ingredients and combine.

Lay three sheets of phyllo dough down

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one at a time and brush with hot melted butter between each layer. Put 4 oz. of filling (spinach mixture), in the center and fold into a rectangle shape.

Place on buttered sheet pan and bake at 350’ until golden brown.

• ½ cup parmesan cheese • 3 cups heavy cream • ½ tsp. black pepper • 1 Tbs. chicken paste base • ½ cup roux • 1 cup milk

Heat oil and sautĂŠ onion until translucent.

Add chopped spinach and cook until soft.

Add remaining ingredients and cook for about 5 minutes, until everything is mixed.

Cool mixture and then blend until smooth.

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Tuscan Bruschetta Sun-dried Tomato Pesto

Base & Toppings

• 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in olive oil, drained

• Crusty baguette, ½ inch sliced

• 3 garlic cloves, roasted

• Roasted red peppers, sliced to ¼ strips

• ½ cup fresh basil leaves, packed • 2 Tbs. balsamic vinegar • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese • ½ to ¾ cup olive oil • Kosher salt to taste

• Fresh mozzarella, ¼ inch strips • Fresh basil, chiffonade • Balsamic reduction This recipe is very flexible—you can tweak the amount of ingredients based on your taste.

Pesto: In a food processor, combine the sundried tomatoes, garlic, fresh basil, balsamic vinegar and Parmesan cheese. While the processor is running, gradually add the olive oil until the pesto is fairly smooth. Add salt if needed.

Base & Toppings: Lay baguette slices on a sheet pan and spread the pesto on each piece, covering the whole slice. Top each baguette slice with 2 or 3 strips of fresh mozzarella, then top the mozzarella with 2 or 3 strips of roasted red peppers. In a 400 degree oven or toaster oven, bake until the cheese melts (6 to 8 minutes).

Place the bruschetta on a plate and drizzle each one with a little balsamic reduction and fresh basil. You can use chopped basil or try a chiffonade by rolling a few leaves up into a tube and slicing it, so it comes out in little ribbons.

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Squash Bisque with Pickled Beets Makes 8 servings Squash Bisque • 1 small butternut squash, roasted • 1 cup leeks, roughly chopped • ½ cup celery, roughly chopped • ½ cup pecans, chopped • 1 Tbs. Madras curry powder • 2 cups vegetable stock, broth or bouillon • 2 cups heavy cream

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Roast squash at 350 degrees until tender, about 1 hour. Scrape out the flesh from the inside of the roasted squash and set aside. Sautee leeks and celery in oil until tender. Add pecans and toast, stirring often, for about one minute.

Add curry and sauté mixture for another minute or so. Add squash, vegetable stock and cream, then simmer for 20 minutes. Puree in batches in blender till smooth. Serve in bowls garnished with Pickled Beets, recipe to follow.

Pickled Beets • ¼ cup beets, cut into a small dice • ½ cup champagne vinegar • ½ cup sugar • 1 ea. cardamom pod Recipe Directions: Dice beets. Bring sugar, vinegar and cardamom pod to boil and pour over beets. Cool in refrigerator for two hours.

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Candied Sweet Potato Bruschetta with Butternut Squash Cream Cheese and Balsamic Reduction

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• ½ lb. brown sugar

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• 1 large sweet potato

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• 4 Tbs. Cinnamon

• ½ lb. cream cheese

• ½ cup powdered sugar

• 1 baguette

Preheat oven to 400 F. In a pot on medium heat, combine balsamic vinegar and brown sugar. Let the mixture simmer until liquid is reduced by half or until a thick syrup consistency, then allow to cool.

Peel and deseed butternut squash. Once cleaned, cut squash into a large dice. Toss diced squash with oil and season with salt and pepper. Place on a sheet tray and place in oven, roast until soft and golden. Once butternut squash is ready, cool slightly then mix one cup of roasted squash with ½ lb. of cream cheese and 2 Tbs. of cinnamon. Puree together till smooth.

Peel and dice sweet potato, place in pot, cover with water and simmer until soft to the touch but still has a little bite (al dente). Once sweet potatoes are ready, heat up a sauté pan to high heat and add oil. Fry sweet potatoes until they are a little crispy and have some color.

Mix ¼ cup powdered sugar with 2 Tbs. of cinnamon. Once mixed lightly, dust sweet potatoes and set aside.

Cut baguette into slices and toast. Once toasted, add your butternut cream cheese, top it with candied sweet potatoes then drizzle with some balsamic reduction.

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Shaved Brussel Sprouts with 6 Minute Egg • 1 cup shaved Brussel sprouts (cut on mandoline) • ¼ cup bacon • 1 Tbs. butter • 1 Tbs. sage leaf • pinch salt • pinch pepper • ½ Tbs. maple gastrique (see recipe) • 6 minute egg (see recipe) • 1 Tbs. shaved Manchego cheese Cut bacon into a small dice. Cook bacon with butter and sage until crispy. Remove bacon from pan, discard sage and add Brussel sprouts. Add salt and pepper. Cook over high heat until leaves get crispy and golden brown. Add bacon back in and cook for one minute, then add Maple Gastrique (see recipe). Stir until well combined.

Place 6 Minute Egg (see recipe) in small pot of water and heat until warm. Place Brussel sprouts in bowl, top with egg and cut in half. Top with shaved Manchego cheese.

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Maple Gastrique

• ½ cup maple syrup • ¼ cup sherry vinegar

Heat syrup in pan until it boils. Add vinegar and reduce liquid by 50 percent.

6 Minute Egg

• 1 egg • 2 cups water • 1 cup ice

Put water in a pot and bring to a boil. Add egg and cook for 6 minutes. Immediately put into ice water. Let cool and peel away shell.

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SPIRITS & WINE GIFT GUIDE

By Josh Landi, RJ’s Wine, Liquor & Spirits www.rjswineandspirits.com

Have an uncle who loves a good rye whiskey but your spirits knowledge stops at the Cosmopolitan? A little knowledge can go a long way to help you select a knockout gift, rather than a dud that will gather dust in the back of the liquor cabinet. So as we approach the holiday season, here are some tips that can help you choose an appropriate gift.

Scotch vs. Whiskey

Let’s start with the difference between Scotches and Whiskeys. A Scotch is from Scotland and is primarily made from malted barley aged in oak barrels for at least three years. It can be a single malt or blended malt; a blended scotch consists of 90 percent scotch whiskey from Scotland as well as other malts and grains to create a consistent brand style. Scotch is distilled twice and has an earthy flavor that results from the peat used in the malting process unlike Irish whiskeys, which have a smoother finish because they are distilled three times and do not use peat in the malting process of the barley.

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States. It consists of at least 51 percent corn and is aged in a charred white oak barrel. Corn is used because it is the sweetest of the grains.

Other grains most often mixed with the corn mash are malted barley, rye and wheat.

Rum

Rum is also called “cane spirit” because it comes from fermented sugar made from sugar cane and water—although nowadays molasses is largely used, which is over 50 percent sugar as well as some minerals and other trace elements that add to the final flavor. Rum is aged in oak barrels to soften the flavor on the palate and to add color and flavor. It is passed through charcoal filters to create white rum, or caramel is added to create a golden color—the more caramel and the longer it ages in the barrel, the darker the rum. Spiced rum is created by infusing spices or fruit flavors into the rum.

Winter Wine

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choice. Winter is the season for full-bodied wines.

A full-bodied wine densely coats the mouth, and is rich, complex and well-rounded—pairing nicely with winter’s heartier foods. Since most of the flavor of the wine comes from the skins of the grapes, pay attention to the color of the wine—the darker the wine, the bolder the taste.

When discussing full-bodied reds, they run from darkest to lightest: Petit Sirah, Shiraz, Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon and, finally, Merlot.

In addition to the skins, other things that affect the wine are the pips or seeds. These add structure to the wine and the tannins produced from them can be felt in the front of your mouth as opposed to the tannins created from oak aging are felt on the back of your palate. Oak aging also adds esters such as vanilla, which adds body and balances out the harshness of the wine. There are many excellent wines in all price ranges so don’t be afraid to ask the sales person at your store for suggestions.

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The Cathedral in Santiago, the goal of those who trek the Camino de Santiago looking for enlightenment.

One Step at a Time

WALKING THE CAMINO DE SANTIAGO

By Kay Rios

I place the small heart-shaped rock back up on the kitchen shelf where it has lived for over 10 years. It left its perch and took a tough trek with me on the Camino de Santiago where I had planned to leave it as a token of those emotional impediments I wanted to leave behind. But, magically, it came back with me devoid of those negative tags I had tried to attach to it.

The trip to Spain was an effort to jump-start my life after my husband, Bobby, died four years ago. I had fallen into a rut—non-productive, empty of purpose, short on direction. Then, a friend took me to see “The Way,” starring Martin Sheen. I was captivated.

The movie is a powerful and inspirational story that winds itself around how, as its characters walk the Camino de Santiago looking for greater meaning in their lives, they come to terms with how they must negotiate complicated relationships. Tom Avery, played by Sheen, is an American who goes to France to retrieve the body of his adult son, Daniel, who was killed in

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a freak storm as he walked the Camino. Once there, Tom decides to walk the spiritual trail in homage to his son, taking Daniel’s ashes with him. Along the way, he meets and reluctantly allows three other pilgrims to join him as they, too, look for greater meaning in their lives.

I was taken with the idea of a pilgrimage and circumstances created the opportunity. Two friends, Alacia Salak and Victoria Hamilton, both half my age, jumped in with an enthusiastic, “Let’s do it!” So, with no plan, plane tickets in hand and backpacks stuffed with everything we thought we’d need for two weeks, we hit the road and I began a journey of exploration

and self-discovery.

The Camino, also known as the Way of St. James, ends at the shrine of St. James, the apostle, martyred by beheading in Jerusalem in 44 CE. His followers brought his body to Galacia in northwestern Spain where it is said that his remains are buried in the Cathedral in Santiago.

There are several routes to the shrine of St. James. We followed the one featured in the movie where the pilgrimage begins in St. Jean Pied de Port in France and reaches Santiago after covering 789.1 km (490.3 miles). Since we only have two weeks because of work commitments, ours was an abbreviated version beginning in Lydia’s STYLE Magazine

Pedrafita, east of O’Cebreiro, about 100 miles from Santiago.

Camino lore has the peregrino (pilgrim) bring a rock representing those things he or she wants to be rid of and leave it at a chosen spot. My goal was to leave behind the grief and guilt that has plagued me since Bobby’s death. I put the small heart shaped rock in my pocket as we began our trip.

There are five symbols of the Camino: the backpack, bandages, a walking stick, the yellow arrow and the scallop shell. The first three are selfexplanatory. The yellow arrow is spray-painted on the ground, on rocks, buildings, walls and stone markers to designate the path. These are not always clearly visible. The trail can split off in different directions and it can be easy to get lost (which I did). The shell acts as a metaphor with all of its grooves meeting at a single point and representing the various routes pilgrims travel, arriving at a single destination of St. James’ tomb.

A few days into the trip, I’m hit by two overwhelming senses: culture shock and homesickness. Very few people on our path speak English and, while I have a basic grasp of the language and a phrase book, I’m slow to adjust and sloppy in my communication. The towns and hamlets are small and everything is new, different and foreign to me. I have no control over anything— where we’ll stay or eat, who we’ll meet and what comes next. I have no contact with home other than a free texting option that can only be used with WiFi. No one is answering my attempts to connect to my life and I’m out of my element.

All of this is unnerving for someone who needs to be in control, as I quickly learn about myself (although it apparently wasn’t a surprise to anyone else who knows me).

After an anxiety-ridden night in a coed, oneroom, bunkbed albergue (similar to a hostel), and with little sleep as we move into our first rainstorm, I begin to understand that I have to let go.

Later along the trail, I stand in front of a stone cross where many have dropped their symbol rocks. But I can’t leave mine here or, as we walk, at other places because it has become clear that the gesture wouldn’t relieve me of my self-imposed mental blocks. I am beginning to realize, I’m not here to leave my heart; I’m here to heal it.

Most pilgrims carry a passport or credencial, allowing access to inexpensive albergue lodging and the special peregrino menus. It’s stamped with the official stamp of each town or place where the pilgrim stays and is proof to the Pilgrim’s Office in Santiago that the journey was accomplished according to an official route. The stamped credencial is also necessary to receive a compostela, a certificate of completion.

By the third stamp, I’m becoming more comfortable. I use my “pigeon” Spanish and people are helpful and understanding of my inadequacy.

There aren’t many Americans on the trail. We meet two groups: one couple from Boulder and a family of seven from New Jersey, none of whom are carrying backpacks. I notice that few people around my age, (which I consider 50 and up) carry packs; their lodging is pre-arranged and they contract to have bags moved ahead in a Style 2014

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van. They carry small day packs or nothing at all.

That was an option? I thought pilgrims needed to suffer and carry their own weight. But even a number of younger generations aren’t carrying anything.

And my bag is heavy. Apparently my scale at home weighs light and I’m way over the recommended 10 percent of body weight. When we reach Sarria, with Vic and Alacia’s help, I pull out seven pounds worth to mail home. I’m still about 10 pounds over but it’s definitely better.

The Camino is not a leisurely stroll. Although there are some beautiful and inspiring places through which the peregrino travels, there are also some very tough areas. The trail ranges from on or next to a highway, on an asphalt path, a dirt trail or sometimes what seems like a dried creek bed with large rocks. The trail goes up and it comes down, sometimes rapidly. Blisters are common as can be sun rash/burn and intense rainstorms can pop up. Alternately, the heat can be searing.

Victoria is an animal. I’m certainly slower but she’s gracious. She charges ahead and Alacia isn’t far behind her. I bring up the rear most often at a distance. I thought the Camino would be busy since it’s peak season but I walk for long periods without seeing anyone or any place to stop. That can be good for meditation or anxiety. I’m working on the meditation angle but sometimes lapse. Fortunately, my trip mates typically wait for me at intervals. When we do run into other pilgrims, a hearty “Buen Camino” is always exchanged.

At a curve in the road, we stop for a respite and I stare at a stone marker with the sprayed yellow arrow and the shell marking the way.

Someone has written in black: “Always remember your Bob.” Was that a strange message from somewhere?

One day, I walk into a small church and sit in the quiet. I’m drawn to a small alcove with a statue of a woman I assumed to be the Mother Mary because it stands above a glass encased body of the bloody corpse of Jesus. I’m not a Catholic nor do I subscribe to any particular religion but, in that moment, I have a connection to something much greater than myself. Standing in front of the most beautiful and compelling face I’ve seen on a statue, I’m hit hard. Her look is that of deep and undeniable grief. Then I notice the dagger in her heart and I feel it so completely, I begin to cry. The noise in my head is replaced with a request to heal my heart and help me heal this world.

Walking through the forests surrounding O’ Pedrouzo, the shade embraces time and the scent of eucalyptus fills the air. I breathe in the smell deeply and feel rejuvenated. If Martin Sheen can do it and still look good, so can I. Too soon, we hit the asphalt with traffic again and the blistering heat sears my brain. Bite me, Sheen.

No wonder you look so good. You did 790 km in 90 minutes but it was on film. I’ve only been on the road seven days and I look haggard and road weary and I am losing toenails.

But it is amazing what a bag of ice and a good night´s sleep will do, especially with the end in sight: only 12 km more to Santiago. “The Way” is still a favorite and Sheen always has style.

We reach Santiago and the Cathedral is stunning as are some of my realizations. One night when my trip mates were out exploring, I went down to the bar and, as I waited to be served, I

Top: Author Kay Rios on one of the more “gentle” stretches during her nearly 100-mile trek along the Camino de Santiago. Bottom: Rios with her traveling companions, Alacia Salak and Victoria Hamilton.

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watched the news. Even though it was in Spanish, the beheadings didn’t need translation. The bartender asked, “¿Cómo está usted?” I stumble through my answer: “Mi corazón es muy triste por todo el mundo.” My heart is very sad for the whole world. “Sí,” he responds. Then, in perfect English, he offers me a glass of wine and translates some of the discussion on the news.

We talk about the economy, the day-to-day struggles and the reality of our connections to other countries. I am face-to-face how ethnocentric I am. The world is so much larger than my little corner.

Two other things were driven home for me.

First, I realize that my greatest connections are through my kids, grandkids and friends. Even when I’m out of my element, during the most trying situations, knowing I have those ties is comforting.

Second, as I wandered through the Museo del Prado in Madrid on our last day, I realized that the more I learn, the less I know. I was taken by the connections between the arts and the ages and the manner in which people learned at the feet of the masters. I often create in isolation, as do many writers and other artists. I need to be more open to the world around me, and live more in the moment. I have so much work to do.

Back at home, my rock is still in its place.

Somehow, when I pick it up, it feels much lighter.

Buen Camino!

Kay Rios, Ph.D., is a freelance writer based in Fort Collins. She is looking at biking through Scotland although someone else may carry her pack.

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By Heidi Kerr-Schlaefer

Christmas décor at the Shoppe International in Georgetown. Photo courtesy of Heidi Kerr-Schlaefer.

Tucked under I-70, many folks speed

by Georgetown without realizing they’ve passed a true Colorado gem. Like many towns in the Rocky Mountains, the history of Georgetown is solidly connected to the mining industry of the 1800s, but unlike many other communities this area has one significant and unique claim to fame: Georgetown and its neighbor, Silver Plume, have never burned.

Fire was a major problem for communities in the 19th Century. Wood was widely used for constructing buildings and fire was widely used to warm these buildings. One spark could and did burn entire communities to the ground, and while Georgetown lost a few structures over the years, their fire department, founded in 1870, has a stellar record of protecting the town.

This means that visitors to Georgetown are treated to a pristine and authentic representation of a town that has been in existence since 1859. Today, however, it’s not miners who roam the streets of town, it is tourists—and the attractive little town depends heavily on tourism dollars to keep the lights on.

My first overnight visit was back on 2009, and that’s when I first discovered the Hotel de Paris Museum. After an impromptu tour with a knowledgeable and entertaining docent, I knew I that I had discovered my favorite Colorado museum.

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character, like someone out of the pages of a book or the leading man in a movie. In fact, his story has inspired writers, from Hollywood screenwriters to author Louis L’Amour.

It is the stories of Frenchman Dupuy combined with the historical integrity of the building and its contents that convinced me of Hotel de Paris Museum special status. It’s unusual to find a museum such as this filled with so many artifacts original to the building. In fact, about 90 percent of the museum’s furnishings were in the hotel at the time of Dupuy.

A tour through the museum immerses the visitor in the same sights, smells and sounds that a hotel guest would have experienced more than 100 years ago. And a visit here is more than a typical museum tour, it’s an opportunity to become part of the building’s continuing story.

On my most recent trip to Georgetown, I stayed at the Hotel Chateaux Chamonix, founded by another French hotel proprietor.

This 6-year-old property, situated on Clear Creek, is marvelous and a stay here includes a breakfast of fresh croissants and fruit delivered to your room each morning. I think Mr. Dupuy would enjoy knowing that one can still find such fine, top-of-the-line accommodations in Georgetown.

After checking into our hotel, my friend Ellen and I stopped for a cozy lunch at an inviting bakery and café called Cake. Opened in May 2011, Cake has become a popular gathering place for tourists and locals.

A homemade potato soup warmed us as we chatted with the owner, Kat, about the bakery and town. Georgetown has cornered the market on Christmas and every business gets into the spirit. During the holidays Kat invites vendors to sell goods on the café’s big patio, while inside she serves up shortbread and cake in a jar.

The official Georgetown Christmas Market is in its 54th year this December. The free event occurs December 6, 7, 13 and 14 and has become the highlight of many Colorado families' holidays. This is a quintessential European Christmas market complete with horse drawn carriage rides and chestnuts roasting on an open fire.

In addition to the market, Christmas at the Hamill House is a 43-year tradition that my husband and I were able to experience last year. A ticketed event, this is an opportunity to step back in time for an evening and enjoy a classic Victorian Christmas.

There’s a feast of fabulous food, an open bar, a traditional wassail toast, caroling and more. Towards the end of the evening the giant Christmas tree is lit with real candles as guests sing Silent Night—a spine-tingling moment that will stay with me forever. Christmas at Hamill House takes place December 13 and 20, and reservations are required. Both the market and Victorian holiday event are hosted by Historic Georgetown, online at HistoricGeorgetown.org.

No matter what time of year you visit Georgetown, the Christmas spirit is alive and well in such stores as Shoppe International. While most gift stores have my husband running for the door in under 30 seconds, we were both

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mesmerized by this fantastic shop. Last year we bought an Air Force stein for his dad and a unique Christmas tree ornament for our niece.

While some tourist towns have shops full of cheap kitsch, Georgetown has risen above the crowd in this regard. Store after store is filled with delightfully unique gifts making shopping here fun, even for a non-shopper like me. My favorite boutique is The Shoe Merchant. On my recent trip I walked away with a big floppy sun hat that was on clearance. Big floppy hats were being replaced with warm woolen stocking caps, after all, a cold wind often whistles through Georgetown streets in the winter.

Even in early fall the wind off of Guenella Pass, high above the town, had an icy edge, and so Ellen and I popped into the Georgetown Valley Candy Company, opened in 1985, to get out of the cold. The smell of waffle cones flowed over us and, despite the chilly weather, visions of summertime filled my head.

While we smelled ice cream cones, it was handmade candies that held our attention.

Cases of chocolates and colorful hard candy spread out before us like something out of a child’s favorite dream. The door opened behind us and a family of three blew in; their 5-year-old son’s eyes widened as he exclaimed, “Daddy, Daddy, look at the candy!”

Nina and Rube, a.k.a. “The Old Goat,” have been making candy since the 1970s, and were making candy on the day we visited the store.

Sitting in the back, Nina was working on chocolates while Rube labeled boxes for wholesale orders. A family run business, their son Scott is slowly taking over the company, although Nina and Rube continue to be fixtures at the place.

When I asked if they do anything special for the holidays, The Old Goat informed me that they just keep on doing what they always do at the candy company. And quite frankly, they do it all rather splendidly.

Quite some time later, we exited Georgetown Valley Candy Company, purses bulging with sweet treats, including a ginormous bag of handmade caramel corn.

We had planned to go to The Euro Grill for dinner, a personal favorite, but after stopping in Lucha Cantina for a margarita, we were intrigued by the menu and charmed by the friendly bartender, so we stayed for dinner.

You’ve got to stay flexible when you travel, and we were glad that we did. I worked my way through a chimichanga the size of my head while Ellen devoured a peanut butter, jelly and bacon hamburger that lived up to its status as “staff favorite.”

Tired and stuffed, we made our way back to the Hotel Chateaux Chamonix and let the roaring wind lull us to sleep, while visions of sugar plums and handmade chocolates danced our heads.

Heidi Kerr-Schlaefer is a freelance writer specializing in Colorado travel. Her articles have appeared in EnCompass Magazine and Colorado Life Magazine, among others. She is also the founder of HeidiTown.com, celebrating Colorado festivals and travel.

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By Kyle Eustice

At one point, every little girl envisions her wedding day—that magical moment when she walks down the aisle and joins hands with the man of her dreams.

What she doesn’t dream about are all the steps it takes to make that particular dream come true. There’s the dress, décor, invitations, flowers and rings, which are all part of the process. Although it sounds overwhelming, it can be a memorable (and perhaps even enjoyable) experience, especially when you have the right resources to make it as seamless as possible. The Fort Collins area has everything a bride- and groom-to-be possibly need, but what’s “in” for 2015?

Stella York Style This Lace over Lustre Satin sheath dress from the Stella York wedding gown collection features beautiful vine shoulder straps, a low back with a zipper closure and a sweep train.

You’ll love how the embroidered lace bodice hugs your curves, while the V neckline frames your face. For more information visit, www.doragrace.com.

Dress by Wtoo Brides Nori Skirt with the Maelin Corset. This a two-piece gown and can be sold as separates! Big tulle skirts are also hot in 2015, and this skirt features a horsehair edge detail that makes it unique and fun.

Maggie Sottero style Verina A dramatic illusion lace back adorns this hand-embellished sheath gown glimmering with metallic lace appliqués and embroidered with Swarovski crystals.

The gown drifts from shoulder to floorskimming hem. A delicate scalloped hemline finishes the look. For more information visit, www.doragrace.com

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Allison Johnson at The Fancy Envelope in Loveland has a plethora of ideas for intriguing wedding invitations. There’s an undeniable artistic element that goes into each one. Some of Johnson’s top sellers include: Watercolors. Beautiful soft landscapes and floral watercolor invitations take advantage of the soft color palette that is on trend in 2015.

When combined with a romantic font, they are perfect for an outdoor or garden wedding.

Rustic. Rustic inspired weddings aren’t going anywhere, especially in Colorado. Many of the companies Johnson works with continue to introduce new products to this category: They are seeing wooden invitations and chalkboard inspired invitations accented with romantic flowers.

Lace. Much like the wedding dress, lace is also popping up on invitations. It’s an extremely easy element to incorporate.

Romantic Fonts. Romantic fonts and romantic florals are also in. The Romantic fonts are beautiful and brides are requesting them as the focal point on the invitation and the envelope addressing on the outer envelope.

Pockets. Pockets continue to be popular, especially for destination weddings and weddings with many guests arriving from out of state. It provides the opportunity to include all of the wedding details in an organized fashion.

“We recently added a new line of pockets from Paper Snaps that have a fun feel,” Johnson says. “We also do custom in-house design work.

We showcase paper from Envelopments. It’s really fun because a bride can have the paper coordinate on all of her wedding pieces including the wedding invitation, place cards, menu, and tart box.”

Contact www.thefancyenvelope.com for more inspiration.

Jessica Brostron of Encore Bridal in Fort Collins returned from a recent bridal event in Chicago, where she attended a runway show featuring all of the hottest trends in wedding dresses.

“It’s moving towards less is more,” Brostron says. “Brides don’t want a whole bunch of bling or crystals. They want a softer look. Lace is totally in; all lace backs or low backs. It’s a ‘boho chic’ kind of look. About less than half of girls are doing veils and the others are doing flowers or something pretty in their hair.”

“Colors like blush, café and taupes are very popular,” she continues. “Less than 5 percent of the brides get white. I might get three or four girls a year who ask for bright white. All the others ask for ivory. I would say 30 percent of my store now is champagnes, blushes and golds.”

“We’re still seeing a lot of lace gowns, but the lace detail is being used in more of a bohemian way and with more interesting patterns,” affirms Timiry McCaskell, owner of Dora Grace Bridal in Fort Collins. “There are still a lot of illusion lace details—necklines, sleeves, backs. They’re also showing new colors apart from the blush and champagnes. For example, we have a few French Grey dresses coming in the spring that I think will be amazing.”

Additional trends for 2015 include big tulle ballgowns and delicate sleeves. Brides are veering away from strapless gowns and asking for cap sleeves or something comparable up on top. Off the shoulder dresses in non-traditional colors were also prevalent at the runway shows.

No matter what the bride chooses, the dress should be comfortable, elegant and something that makes her feel her most beautiful.

An excellent resource for the latest wedding dress trends can be found at www.brides.com.

Lightscaping is the newest trend in weddings.

Amoré DJ Entertainment, Wedding Lighting and Décor provides wedding décor and entertainment, and owner Matt Martindale has a whole page on his website dedicated to lighting.

Specialty lighting is very popular going into 2015. It’s often overlooked because it seems unnecessary to use any type of extravagant lighting not already provided by the wedding venue, but it’s integral to the overall feel of a wedding, says Martindale.

Amoré uses tools of varying colors, intensity, shape, size, texture and contrast to evoke a range of moods, which Martindale says is crucial to executing a great wedding. For example, a dark setting enhanced with blues and violets can create a sense of mystery while bright colors like orange and yellow can evoke cheer and champagne colors can ignite a romantic feel. Many venues are being designed with new options for mood lighting, or you can contact a variety of vendors to get everything from vintage accents to LED pin lights for tables to highlight centerpieces and more—available in hundreds of color combinations. When it comes to wedding décor, color is definitely integral to a successful celebration.

Visit www.amoredjentertainment.com for more ideas.

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According to Brides Magazine, the trick to getting the wedding bouquet of your dreams is clear communication with your florist. Wedding coordinator Sheri McAuliffe at Palmer Flowers in Fort Collins sits down with every bride-to-be and figures out the type of look they want. There are countless current styles you can request, anything from rustic or classic to romantic or Tuscan.

“For late spring or early summer weddings, peonies are always extremely popular, but they have a very small window where they’re available,” McAuliffe explain “And succulents are being incorporated in with some of the bridal bouquets and they can be used from summer to fall.”

For fall weddings, a range of colors is used, but naturally it depends on the bride’s individual taste. Coral is a very sought after color and has been all summer, but you can also use it into the fall. Combinations of coral, white and cream accented by a touch of grey are in high demand, which can also coincide with some of the yellows and greens, as well.

Going into 2015, additional palettes that include watermelon pink, celestial blue, soft lemon, vibrant turquoise, pearl, leaf green and caramel are predicted to have a large presence at

many future nuptials. Palmer Flowers specializes in flowers to match.

“Sunflowers have also been popular,” McAuliffe adds. “We can make them look really country or make them look more botanical. The difference between that is country would have more of a wildflower look whereas a botanical look would be more based on texture. By using different foliages, curly willow branches, and eucalyptus, we can make the sunflower more versatile. They can be used in multiple types of weddings for many different looks.”

Visit www.palmerflowers.com to learn more.

RINGS

Tucked away in Old Town, Goldworks is an intriguing local shop that custom designs wedding rings. Owner Tom Linenberger has been making custom jewelry since 1981. Upon walking into the store he owns with his wife, Sandy, his sense of humor immediately puts you at ease. His philosophy is all about living outside of the box.

“People are looking for rings with a vintage feel to it,” Linenberger says. “White gold is still very strong. In the ‘80s, yellow gold came in and I thought it was going to be here forever. Then it went away in the ‘90s, but now we are getting more and more calls for yellow gold. Maybe it’s to match the gold iPhone [laughs].”

Diamonds, of course, are still the most sought after stone. Seventy percent of all engagement and wedding rings are made with diamonds.

“Some people like to explore other gemstones, which is fine,” he says. “The problem with other stones is they aren’t as hard. Within years, they are going to break, scratch, ding up, and lose their brilliance. With diamonds, they are forever.

Fifty years from, they are still going to look like you just got them. That’s why diamonds are so awesome.”

Visit www.oldtowngoldworks.com for more information.

Of course, if these trends seem too tame for your unique style, you can always add something funky. Sparklers, lounge furniture, photo booths, brooch bouquets, food trucks, even slapping on some Chuck Taylors to wear with your wedding dress are considered on point for 2015, according to a recent Huffington Post feature on the top 10 wedding trends. Remember—it’s up to you. This is your day.

Kyle Eustice relocated to Fort Collins from her hometown of Omaha, Nebraska. After spending four years living in Santa Fe, New Mexico, she was anxious to return to the mountain region. She is a regular contributor to Thrasher Skateboarding Magazine, Wax Poetics, Bandwagon Magazine, Ghettoblaster, and many others.

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Ceremony specialist Marsanne Howard relates how weddings today are varied and unique by relating a recent wedding she officiated: “The bride was studying Buddhism and the groom came from a strong Catholic background. The bride was proud of her Native American heritage, and the groom was a red-haired Irishman. She wanted to honor their deceased grandparents and he wanted his 13-year-old collie to be the ring bearer. Through readings and poetry and ritual, all of these elements were included in their wedding.

“A wedding like this is very engaging for the guests attending, it is inclusive of the families involved and most of all, it beautifully reflects the life and love of the bride and groom,” she says.

Howard has been educated and trained to write and perform wedding ceremonies. She is non-denominational and unaffiliated with any particular church or religion, and has spent time becoming well versed in the traditions and practices of many different cultures and religions.

“Marriages today are often complex unions of interfaith, multicultural and same-sex couples. These couples may fall anywhere along a broad spectrum of spiritual to secular beliefs and backgrounds.”

Through a series of questions and interviews, Howard comes to know the bride and groom, and then works with them to craft a ceremony that conveys their individual love story. “For some couples a beautiful combination of readings, poetry, rituals and music is needed to best represent them. Others may choose a small casual gathering with a short and poignant ceremony.

And still others may choose an exclusive, romantic elopement.”

To create a wedding ceremony that is uniquely you, contact Howard at (970) 219-3107 or visit her website at www.WindingRoadCeremonies.com.

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On a break from college, Rachael spent a little leisure time at the local bowling alley.

Cole happened to be out with buddies that night. They saw each other across the room and reconnected as old acquaintances.

“We knew each other growing up in Yuma,” says Rachael Brunswig. “But we were never interested [in each other].” However, on their chance meeting again, the spark was ignited and they began a long distance courtship while she finished her schooling in Rangely, Colo., and he was working in Loveland.

“But I just knew,” says Rachael, and sure enough, after about a year of dating, Cole proposed on a trip they took to visit his family in Nebraska. It was Christmas, and Cole took her for a scenic drive of local homes decorated for the season.

“We came to a carved snowman with a sign asking me to marry him,” she recalls. The answer, of course, was a resounding “yes.”

Cole had a couple of co-workers who had recently held their wedding ceremonies and

celebrations at Ellis Ranch in Loveland. The setting, with its rustic, country feel appealed to Cole’s background. But Rachael was initially a little hesitant. “I wanted elegant, not country,” she says.

But once she visited the location she knew it would be perfect for their May 31, 2014 wedding date. Blue skies and green rolling hills were the perfect backdrop to their wedding ceremony. Rachael and Cole’s wedding party was sizeable—they had seven bridesmaids and seven grooms, along with ushers (and approximately 300 in attendance). But the sea of navy blue dresses and grey tuxes flanked the couple in perfect uniformity.

Rachael’s elegant wedding was not without a little bit of fun. Her colors were navy and lime green, with a black and white zebra print accent. The colors added just a little bit of whimsy that carried throughout the evening from the décor to her funky cake.

“The entire day went beyond my expectations,” says Rachael. “I was nervous for

everything—but the weather was beautiful, the flowers were amazing…”

Five months later, the Brunswigs are still enjoying their newlywed bliss, currently planning their first anniversary trip to the Dominican Republic. She has since become an aunt; her sister was nine months pregnant at the wedding.

Rachael, a Pinterest addict, managed to pull together all the elements she desired to create her ideal wedding day, in one fabulous setting. Here are the vendors that helped make the wedding perfect:

DJ: Too Much Fun! DJ Service, www.toomuchfundj.com

Location: Ellis Ranch Event Center & Wedding Park, www.ellisrancheventcenter.com

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Flowers: Best Day Floral Design, www.yourbestdaywedding.com Photography: Kimball Nelson Photography, www.kimballnelson.com Officiant: Adam Ritchey Decorating: Cherished Events, www.cherishedevents.net

Makeup: Raquel Thompson at Athena Salon, Spa & Wellness, www.spaathena.com Cake: Diane Rowley, Loveland, (970) 669-7627 Catering: Vv Catering, (970) 310-9528

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N O C O A C T I V E 2 0 / 3 0 S U I T C A S E PA R T Y 2 0 1 4 August 22 :: FC/Loveland Airport Hanger :: Loveland With suitcases ready to go, a record crowd of more than 1,200 attended the 8th Annual Suitcase Party in hopes to be the lucky ones to fly that night to Destination Unknown. The ‘70s themed event had guests in their finest bell-bottoms, platform shoes and flower-power clothes. With an action packed live auction and live music from Neil Diamond cover band, Super Diamond, guests had a great

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time. This exciting event raised more than $200,000 for NOCO Active 20/30 Children’s Foundation to benefit local child-focused non-profit organizations.

Photos courtesy of William Hughes Photography and Capturesque Photography.

Shelby Studer, Katie Bruce, Kami & Dave Aguiar, Kristi & Jon Vigil Winners of the Destination Unknown trip, destination this year to Sonoma California.

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P E A C H F E S T I VA L F O R T C O L L I N S August 23 :: CSU Hughes Stadium :: Fort Collins Colorado Palisade Peaches took center stage at the 4th annual Peach Festival hosted by the Rotary Clubs of Fort Collins. More than 500 peach pies, 14,000 pounds of peaches, 80 gallons of fresh peach margaritas and 14 kegs of specially-made peach beer were sold at the event with over 12,000 in attendance. A 5K run/walk and Healthy Kids Fun Run kicked off the festivities which included pie eating contests and great family fun entertainment. The festival raised nearly $45,000 for the Poudre School District STEM Education Fund and the charitable projects of The Rotary Clubs of Fort Collins.

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Chad Hayes Winner of Pie Eating Contest

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FA L L H A R V E S T B R E W F E S T V I September 5 :: Lincoln Center :: Fort Collins Enjoying craft beer and helping to save animals at the same time was on tap at the Fall Harvest Brewfest VI. The rainy night did not deter the record crowd of nearly 900 in attendance from enjoying 100+ beers and spirits provided by more than 30 breweries and micro-distilleries. A silent auction, live music and drawing for a NBB Bike Cruiser rounded out the evening. The event helped to net nearly $11,000 for Animal House Rescue and their mission to decrease the euthanasia rate of adoptable dogs and puppies by providing the community with adoption opportunities and education, information and outreach.

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A V I N TA G E A F FA I R September 12 :: Fort Collin Country Club :: Fort Collins The Ballroom Wine Cellar and Gazebo Beer Garden at the Fort Collins Country Club were abuzz with nearly 325 guests at the 13th annual A Vintage Affair.

More than 150 fine wines and 50 microbrews, paired with distinctive cuisine, were on tap at this classic wine and beer tasting event, along with exciting auctions and a chance at winning a drawing for 99 bottles of beer and 99 bottles of wine. The evening netted nearly $26,000 for Pathways Hospice and their program to offer comprehensive end-of-life care and grief support to all families in need in Northern Colorado.

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3HOPEFUL HEARTS GALA & MUSIC BENEFIT September 12 :: The Rio Grande Agave Room :: Fort Collins 3Hopeful Heartsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Week of Hope and Remembrance concluded with the 3rd annual Gala & Music Benefit held at The Rio. The unique evening provided its supporters with great food and an evening of original music presented by some of Fort Collins best songwriters. More than $20,000 was raised to support 3Hopeful Hearts and their mission to provide bereaved parents and families of Northern Colorado opportunities to honor, find hope and seek healing through events, support, education and remembrance. Photos courtesy of Brian Lackey.

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HISTORIC HOMES TOUR “TRAVEL THROUGH TIME: 150 YEARS IN THE FORT” September 13 :: Nine Homes and Commercial Structures :: Fort Collins Coinciding with Fort Collins Sesquicentennial Celebration, this year’s Historic Homes Tour presented three centuries of buildings in Old Town, Midtown, and north Fort Collins. The tour included examples of Victorian, Craftsman and Mid Century Modern craftsmanship. Docents at each location helped enrich the tour-goer’s experience, providing details and history of the structures. The event, appealing to history buffs and seasoned renovators, helped to raise more than $20,000 to benefit Poudre Landmarks Foundation and their mission to preserve, restore, protect and interpret the architectural and cultural heritage of Fort Collins.

Mary Edwards, Lorraine Snow, Kathie Hutchison

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Ruth Brunner, Suzanne Gordon. Brenda Bryan, Tammy Randle, Betty Watrous, Kathy Seeboth

Merle Brinkman, Susan Laybourn, Kimberly Miller, Mona Glover, Lois Lamb, Bettina Larrarte, Katrinka Munro—Mid Century Modern Docents

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DISCOVERY DASH 2014 September 13 :: Fort Collins Museum of Discovery :: Fort Collins Eighteen teams, many of them in costume, raced through the streets of Old Town, clue books in hand, searching for answers in this timed scavenger-style event. Emcee Mike Nelsen from his chariot bike, cheered teams on with his bullhorn while clue sellers tempted teams with answers.

A nail biting live auction broke the three-way tie for first place providing much excitement. The inaugural event netted $25,000 for Fort Collins Museum of Discovery and will support their programs, events and the Opportunity Fund to provide memberships, scholarships and admission to children and families in need.

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P I N K PA R T E E G O L F T O U R N A M E N T September 27 :: Highland Meadows Golf Course :: Windsor More than 75 golfers, sponsors and supporters came to champion women battling breast cancer at this charity golf tournament.

The inaugural event hosted and played by Highland Meadow’s ladies league, Chix with Stix, provided 13 teams with fun, challenge and much camaraderie during this best ball scramble.

The golfing day helped to raise $8,500 for Hope Lives! The Lydia Dody Breast Cancer Support Center and their mission to strengthen and support women touched by breast cancer. The fundraiser would not be possible without lead sponsor, Breast Cancer Team of Doctors from Colorado Health Medical Group. Photos courtesy of Linda Skelton.

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