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on the cover Social’s owner Ty Fulcher loves the fried chicken at Moe’s Original BBQ in downtown Fort Collins. Find out where our culinary experts love to go when they get hungry in NoCo. Visit page 22. Photo courtesy of Marcus Edwards Photography.
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FROM OUR READERS . . . . . . . 10 PUBLISHER’S LETTER . . . . . .14 STYLE FILES: WHAT STYLE IS RAVING ABOUT THIS MONTH . . . . . . . .16 BUSINESS PROFILE: MCCULLEY & ASSOCIATES . . . 18
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A PHOTO TOUR OF NONPROFIT EVENTS . . . . . . . . 64 Perennial Luncheon Spring Benefit Celebration of Philanthropy Fire Hydrant 5 Governor’s Art Show Debbie Boose Memorial Tennis Tournament Med Evac Golf Tournament Party for Partners Loveland Tee Off For Kids Pink Boa Terrace & Garden Tour The Blue Door Bash Garden Tour & Art Show State of the Community
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Fall On the Horizon It seems that every summer I plan many activities to enjoy our beautiful area and the summer slips by quickly and only a few of my plans come to pass. This year, the summer seemed even shorter because the rainy season delayed it! My flowers are finally planted and in full bloom, and my tomatoes plants have finally produced! I know that many trees and shrubs in our region have suffered winter kill and I’m in the process of removing a few dead trees, pruning the dead branches on others and replacing some shrubs that didn’t make it through last
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winter. As we head into fall, it’s a good time to plant those perennials and shrubs to enhance your landscape next spring. Alpine Gardens has done a great job helping me spruce up my landscape. July was a busy month here at Style Magazine. We launched the second year of voting for Best Of on our website, BOS2015.com, early in the month and have had robust activity since then. To date, readers have filled out nearly 2,000 surveys and voting will continue until October 15. The winners will be revealed in our December issue of Style. Be sure to take a few minutes to vote for your favorites. If your choice is not listed in a category, feel free to write in your selection. We are truly excited to celebrate those businesses that offer our region great products and superb service. Speaking about great service, we recently had Bob McCulley present a Lunch & Learn for the staff of Style. He was entertaining—not at all boring—and extremely informative about the important practical aspects of financial planning. His advice was that it is never too early to start planning for your senior years. Be sure to read his Business Profile to get acquainted with his team. Fort Collins has been rated as one of the best communities to start a business and lately lots of new ones have popped up. I attended the grand opening of an awesome new men’s clothing store on Mountain Avenue in downtown Fort Collins. Storm Men’s Shop, owned by Traci Gendron, is a handsomely appointed shop carrying men’s clothing, accessories and shoes. Look at our fashion pages to get acquainted with their great look. Another unique new business that recently opened in the Opera Galleria is The Cooking Studio. Angie
Grenz, our managing editor, and I had the privilege of spending a fun and delicious afternoon learning about the Moles of Mexico, actually preparing the recipes and then enjoying the various dishes for dinner family-style. Trish O’Neill has started this business with both culinary teambuilding and recreational learning in mind. She is involving culinary professionals as instructors and will have a wide range of interesting culinary topics. We enjoyed meeting the El Monte Grill team: executive chef Arturo Marquez, owner Pat McGaughran and general manager Erich Whisenhunt. Be sure to read about our cooking experience in “Cooking Up Laughter and Fun.” Be sure to notice our “Who’s Who” professional women’s advertising section. We started this section nearly 30 years ago when working women role models were not plentiful. Today, of course, most women work and many hold impressive jobs or are entrepreneurs of their own business. We salute these women and ask you to support and patronize these businesses. And, if you are deciding you want to get back into the workforce after being absent, read “Break’s Over: Returning to Work After A Long Absence,” for some great tips on how to get started. A big congratulations to the beautiful Kelley Johnson who won Miss Colorado. She is a local gal born in Fort Collins and now living in Denver. Parents Julie and Gene Haffner couldn’t be more proud. Good luck, Kelley in the Miss America pageant this September; we will all keep our fingers crossed!! Enjoy the last days of summer. lydia@stylemedia.com
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check it out Strolling Old Town? Looking for an arts venue with a current feel and eclectic vibe? Love fancy toast? All of these factors come together on Linden Street in the form of the Downtown Artery. Part art gallery, part coffee shop and café, part music venue and part recording studio, this space is a breath of fresh air. The café is located on the street at 252 Linden Street, with the entrance to the upstairs gallery space next door. The Downtown Artery Café features tea, coffee, wine and beer and a menu of “freshly prepared artisanal toasts,” along with breads and pastries. The gourmet toasts, inspired by a concept started in San Francisco, include options like goat cheese and honey balsamic glaze atop sourdough toast (called Happy Goat) and the dilled cream cheese, smoked salmon and capers on wheat (Toasty Lox). The space is bright, open and urban, filled with artists of all sorts milling around and talking about their latest projects. Continue to the next room and it opens up to an intimate live music venue with stage, open floor and cocktail tables along each side. Upstairs features a gallery space and several shared artist studios (with 40 artists currently in residence); there are even two apartments available for vacation rentals. And a new partnership with Cohere Bandwidth means a music studio space is opening next door on the north side. What does all this mean? The Downtown Artery is a hub of activity: an exciting, energetic and inspired destination that breathes new life into that sleepy block of downtown. Stroll by or visit www.downtownartery.com to find out more. –N.V.
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Summer isn’t over yet and you still have time to capitalize on our beautiful Colorado sunshine with these great outdoor events in Northern Colorado. Put these on the calendar and finish your summer with a bang! Art in the Park Saturday, August 8 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, August 9 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 2800 N Taft, Loveland www.artintheparkloveland.com Loveland’s Art in the Park festival features over 200 booths selling art and food along with a beer garden and live music. Starting in 1967, Art in the Park is an ever-growing and changing event that aims to display work from all over the country including pottery, wood, two-dimensional paintings, photographs and more. The event is free to attend and is hosted by the Thompson Valley Art League. Old Fashioned Corn Roast Festival Friday, August 21 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Saturday, August 22 from 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. 4th Street and Railroad Ave., Loveland www.loveland.org/TheCornRoastFestival/ The Old Fashioned Corn Roast Festival includes a parade, a corn shucking competition, a corn-eating contest and, of course, corn will be available for sale throughout the weekend. There will also be live entertainment and vendors. General attendance and concerts are free to the public. Tour de Fat Saturday, September 5, parade registration begins at 9 a.m. and the parade begins at 10 a.m. Old Town, Fort Collins www.newbelgium.com/events/ The annual Tour de Fat bike parade hosted by New Belgium Brewing is a must for anyone living in Northern Colorado. The parade celebrates cycling by encouraging participants to dress in costume, embrace their inner cyclist and become a traveling carnival through the streets of Fort Collins. After the parade there will be live entertainment and beer. A donation of $5 for participation in the parade is recommended and supports local non-profits. Longs Peak Scottish-Irish Highland Festival Friday, September 10 through Sunday, September 13 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 1209 Manford Ave., Estes Park www.scotfest.com The Longs Peak Scottish-Irish Highland Festival is a three-day event that includes jousting and Scottish athletic competitions, Celtic music, a parade, Irish and Highland dance, a 5k race and more. There will also be merchants, crafters, and food vendors. Style 2015
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The McCulley & Associates team: Bruce Harris, IT Director; Caren L. Pendleton, Marketing Director; Bob McCulley, CFP; and Sarah Holz, Executive Assistant
McCulley & Associates: Plan for Your Future
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That’s the approach McCulley & Associates, Inc., offers, says Robert McCulley. His company provides a full spectrum of financial services with a specialty in comprehensive retirement planning. The idea is to provide an individualized plan that works for the goals of the client. McCulley, a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP) with a master’s degree in accounting and financial management, says there’s a plan for every situation, whether it’s retirement planning, business transitioning, estate or income tax and asset planning. Often it all begins with a gentle shove in the right direction. “People have a propensity to procrastinate and they often need a push,” he says. “Those who are in their 30s don’t think they have to start saving until they are 50. When they hit 50, they start thinking about retirement and,
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at 55, they panic because they haven’t done anything. We all need that encouragement to put things in place.” McCulley says, for younger generations, it can be as simple as putting $100 in an IRA when they’re 25. “That may be all they need.” At the other end of the age spectrum, the approach is different. “I work with so many retired folks and, for them, our business philosophy is to not lose money. So, we look for programs that not only generate income but have as little risk as possible.” In those instances, he says, aggressive investing is not the way to go. “The older we get we need to be more concerned with income and, although we might like to leave a legacy, at a certain age it’s not as important as buying groceries.” McCulley & Associates has several core Lydia’s STYLE Magazine
“People have a propensity to procrastinate and they often need a push. Those who are in their 30s don’t think they have to start saving until they are 50. When they hit 50, they start thinking about retirement and, at 55, they panic because they haven’t done anything. We all need that encouragement to put things in place.”
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beliefs that are followed in order to create plans involving informed decisions designed to fit client needs. This includes investing with safety nets, managing risks, asset protection, goal setting and a regular review and evaluation. The process has five phases. The first phase is the initial consultation which helps identify and prioritize the client’s most important issues. The second phase provides the analysis and recommendation. Phase three is a “cooling off period,” where the client takes the time to consider each of the recommendations and see what fits. Phase four implements the plan and the final phase involves regular communication and monitoring to see if changes are appropriate. Education is essential in the planning process and, in that regard, McCulley hosts monthly educational workshops and events and also sponsors special presentations. “I work with employers to help educate their employees so they’ll understand what they need to do now to prepare for retirement.” His “Lunch and Learn” workshops can be a brief snippet of all the aspects involved in planning or he may pick one in particular and focus on it. There’s also a six hour course he provides, which can be done on the employer’s premises, with two hour segments for three sessions either in the evening or on a Saturday. There is no cost for the lunch workshops and the six hour class is only $25 and includes a workbook. McCulley’s next workshop is a Social Security workshop on August 27 at the Fort Collins Senior Center from 9 to 10:30 a.m. McCulley has been in business since 1973. “It was primarily insurance and I worked with Prudential in their retirement planning program until 1980. I moved to E.F. Hutton’s retirement planning and worked there until 1987, when they were bought out.” At that point, he started an independent firm and moved to Fort Collins. “It’s been going ever since,” he says. He’s learned a lot over the years and has Style 2015
seen the dangers of client procrastination firsthand. “I have seen clients pay $10,000 to a company for estate planning and get a massive three ring binder with their plan but, almost 100 percent of the time, they didn’t implement those documents. So they don’t really have anything in place,” he says. “A trust avoids probate but, for a trust to be effective, you have to transfer title of the assets from John and Mary Doe to John and Mary Doe Trust. People often stop before that step,” he says. However, McCulley is experienced at helping clients move assets appropriately. Information is available on McCulley & Associates’ impressive website. It not only provides a view of the company but also includes a very helpful resource center with an extensive library of articles offering information on a broad spectrum of financial aspects. In addition, thought-provoking presentations and videos are on the website: www.mcculleyassociates.com. The website speaks to McCulley’s knowledge base. “I’m very comfortable in my element,” he says. “I’ve been doing this a long time.” He works hard to stay on top of new developments. “It’s hard to throw me a curve but products change, so at least once a month I’m at a training session on one product or another.” His CFP certification requires 30 hours of regular training but he typically exceeds the requirements because he likes to learn. “That’s an easy thing for me.”
McCulley & Associates 105 Coronado Ct., Fort Collins (970) 377-1705 www.mcculleyassociates.com
Kay Rios is a freelance writer based in Fort Collins.
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Building Outdoor Dreamscapes By Brad Shannon
When you hear “couture,” you may think of high-end fashion. For most, that may mean madeto-measure clothing. For Dustin Couture and his team, “Couturescapes” means creating a work of art on your property to your specifications—a place you can immerse yourself in daily, rather than wear occasionally. Dustin is a second-generation custom landscape contractor, after following his father, a 35-year veteran of the industry, into the business. “I was particularly interested, working for and watching him, that he’d found a niche with a nice class of clientele,” Dustin recalls. “He did nice designs and challenging installations.” Studying construction management at CSU, Dustin originally thought working on big commercial buildings would be more interesting, but through the course of his studies decided maybe that was not the case. “I’d do some small landscape jobs over the summers, and I really liked working one-on-one with homeowners. I would get to know them, and work with them to help them accomplish what they wanted to see in their yard,” he remembers. “That personal connection, versus working on a big building, really made landscaping more compelling for me.”
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The desire to work with people to help them make their landscape visions and dreams come true spurred Couture to return to Colorado Springs to work for his father for a stint. “I didn’t like the Springs as much as Fort Collins, so I came back up here in 2008, gave up that paycheck, and started out on my own.” His timing was not ideal with the economy, and a lot of things ground to a halt when it came to construction and landscaping. Couture was fortunate, though, in that people liked him and were able to get in touch with him, finding him through direct marketing, flyers and other means, “and we had a great first year.” Each year since then has been even better. More than just landscaping, Couture provides a full scope of services that make them outdoor living architects. Their construction/installation team can handle all the traditional landscaping elements, along with a wide variety of other features, including
seating and privacy walls, lighting, outdoor kitchen fixtures, fire and water features, walkways, roof structures, audio-visual equipment and lighting elements. All that is still done with a small-town, family feel. “We have employees who have been around since we started. We get to know all the clients, and shake their hands. We don’t have a lot of layers of sales, design and foremen. Hire me, and I’m on your job all the time. I make one person happy at a time, and do a bang-up job.” Dustin and his five employees all wear multiple hats, and he himself still does some of everything on every project. “I meet with you and we work to understand your idea. Or, if you have no idea, we talk and discover some possibilities together.” That may cover how often you entertain guests, how many people you entertain at a time, how much or how little maintenance you want to do, and more. “Then we do a bid for you and go from there,” Lydia’s STYLE Magazine
he notes. “When the work starts, I’m the go-to person on the job and will be there on your property 75 percent of the time.” Dustin shares that he enjoys being in the field, solving problems, making decisions and watching as the projects progress. “I get great personal fulfillment out of a good day’s work and that’s what I’m comfortable doing, not just running and managing the business.” While they can do most anything, the Couture team has found a niche focusing on nice outdoor living spaces and backyard projects that transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. “We seem to have a leg up on designing and implementing outdoor living spaces.” And they don’t need a big space and a big budget to make an impact on your lifestyle and property value. “We can take a relatively tiny project, say 1,000 square feet, and blow that out of the water,” he said. “We can combine fire and water, add a grill, and make something special.” Prices can go from the mid four figures for a “nice little sitting area,” to mid five figures to explore and create a space that brings the full range of outdoor living to your back door. Dustin’s go-to favorite type of project is to work with people who love to entertain, host parties and be outside and who want a way to make that experience the best it can be for them and their guests. The cherry on top of any project for him? “Whether now or with a plan to add it later, it is always nice to have a fire feature. It’s a perfect allaround gathering spot that everyone likes. You can do a fire pit or a fireplace, and there are a variety of ways to plan for and incorporate them into your outdoor living space. There are so many choices, so there’s no real excuse not to have one.” He also loves, when the opportunity presents itself, to create outdoor kitchens. Projects he and his team have handled have incorporated built-in grill stations and all the amenities of an indoor kitchen, including the kitchen sink. “But patios and fire features are where it’s at,” he notes. “You may or may not need a kitchen.” Another feature he takes great pride in creating are pergolas, or overhead wood structures. “If you have a nice patio, a fireplace and pergola, you’re all set. You have shade during the hot parts of the day and you can be warm and cozy in an intimate setting in the evening. It extends the use you get out of your backyard to earlier in the spring and later in the fall and you don’t always have to be in your living room. Come home, go out back and relax in a place you worked with us to bring to life.” Whether you need just a little more room to sit and set up a bistro table for morning coffee or evening wine or you are looking to radically expand the square footage of your home to the outdoors, Dustin and the Couture Landscaping team works every day to transform clients’ lifestyle dreams into reality.
Couture Custom Landscaping and Outdoor Living 315 S. Impala, Fort Collins (970) 672-6393 www.couturelandscapes.com Brad Shannon is a freelance writer based in Loveland. Style 2015
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By Michelle Venus
Everyone has their go-to dish at their favorite restaurants. But what about when you’re the one creating those dishes? What are the menu choices of the most talented and accomplished chefs in Northern Colorado when they’re dining out? Check out their favorite meals. And then try them out for yourself.
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Matt Smith Executive Chef Door 222 Food and Drink 222 East 4th Street Loveland Matt Smith, Executive Chef at Door 222 Food & Drink (formerly Next Door), next to the Rialto Theatre on East Fourth Street in Loveland, is also a fan of Chimney Park Restaurant & Bar. His go-to dish is gnudi (pronounced nu-dee), which garnered Chef Jason with a Bon Appetite Best Dish of the Year award in 2006. “It’s ravioli without the pasta,” says Smith. “Kind of like gnocchi, but it’s all ricotta cheese and no potato.” The gnudi is seasonally prepared. Summertime sees the light, fluffy and creamy dumplings dressed with crispy Duroc pork belly, tomatoes and charred romaine, topped with a truffle beurre blanc sauce. Another favorite dish is The Welsh Rabbit’s (in Fort Collins) bison tongue braised with a roasted bell pepper sauce. “It’s pretty delicious,” says Smith. “That and the escargot—I always choose those dishes.”
Jason Schaeffer Executive Chef Chimney Park Restaurant & Bar 406 Main Street Windsor It’s the oysters at Jax Fish House in Fort Collins that call to chef Jason Schaeffer of Chimney Park Restaurant & Bar. Schaeffer is a graduate of Johnson & Wales University. He earned his chops under chefs at internationally acclaimed restaurants such as The French Laundry in Napa Valley and Per Se in New York. “Growing up in Virginia near the Chesapeake, my family ate amazingly fresh seafood all the time,” says Schaeffer. “Crabs, oysters— they’re all favorites.” Happy hour Chesapeake oysters rank as his list-toppers. Schaeffer pairs them with a cold beer or one of Jax’s original cocktails, the Cucumber Lemon Press: a refreshing blend of cucumber infused vodka, lemonade and soda. For dinner, Schaeffer usually “gets something special out of the kitchen.” It’s one of the perks chefs enjoy. Style 2015
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Oskar Arevalo Chef d’Cuisine Fish Restaurant and Market 150 West Oak Street Fort Collins “I don’t have a lot of time to go out,” admits Oskar Arevalo. But when he does go out to eat, Fish’s Chef d’Cuisine heads straight to comfort food. After spending more than a year training in Asia and Australia, the first thing he did upon returning home was grab a burger and fries at Big Al’s, across the street from The Rio in Fort Collins. “It was exactly what I wanted,” remembers Arevalo. A “just-above-medium-rare” bone-in ribeye steak from Canyon Chop House (Fort Collins) also fills Arevalo’s comfort food bill. “They have a great potato leek soup, too,” he says. Tapas at Ace Gillettes is always a good bet. “They have these really nice dates, with a blue cheese kick,” says Arevalo. “But everything on the tapas menus is worth ordering. It’s all good.”
Ty Fulcher Owner Social 1 Old Town Square, Suite 7 Fort Collins Ty Fulcher, owner of Social, described as an underground cocktail lounge located at the northeast edge of Old Town Square, is partial to chef Jason Schaeffer’s Puree of Hazel Dell Mushroom Soup “Cappuccino.” An autumn special at Chimney Park Restaurant & Bar, the soup is made from local Hazel Dell mushrooms with a truffle foam float. And it’s aptly named. “It looks exactly like a cappuccino,” says Fulcher, who “loves pretty much everything” at the downtown Windsor restaurant. In his opinion the restaurant is “hands down, one of the greatest restaurants in Northern Colorado; actually in the entire state.” The fried chicken at Moe’s Original BBQ is another favorite. In fact, half the staff at Social gets that on Saturdays. “It’s perfect,” Fulcher says. “Every time, it’s perfect.”
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Executive Chef David Malthaner’s father was stationed in Korea and, as a child, Malthaner was hooked on the cuisine. He’s still hooked. And Greeley’s Daruma Noodles scratches the itch when he has a hankering for Asian food, especially noodle soup and Korean barbecue. “Sushi is my thing. My daughter is a sushi fanatic—she would eat it everyday. That’s where we always go for sushi,” he says. “And bulgogi. Daruma makes the best bulgogi.” Bulgogi, which means fire meat in Korean, is one of the country’s most popular exports. Sesame, scallion and Asian pear marinated beef is grilled over a brazier and served up with pungent herbs, crunchy vegetables and savory sauces, all wrapped together into mouthfuls of yum.
McKinzy Calapp Executive Chef Cafe Vino 1200 South College Avenue Fort Collins “Birdnest curry,” says McKinzy Calapp without hesitation. Cafe Vino’s Executive Chef unfailingly orders that dish at Cafe de Bangkok. The Thai restaurant, located on Elizabeth Street west of Shields in Fort Collins, is “…amazing. The Birdnest curry is perfectly spicy and creamy, with crunchy noodles swirled to look like birds’ nests.” “There is nothing on that menu that I that I don’t love,” she says. She and her boyfriend, John, claim it as their favorite restaurant—after Cafe Vino, of course. “It’s hard to find really good, really authentic Asian food in Colorado,” Calapp says. “Cafe de Bangkok has never disappointed me.”
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COOKING UP LAUGHTER AND FUN By Angeline Grenz
There is something magic in the act of cooking together. A camaraderie and pleasure that brings people closer. Laughter and concentration enjoyed hand-in-hand.
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At least that is the experience The Cooking Studio Fort Collins offered us on a lazy Sunday in July, when Lydia Dody and I took a Moles of Mexico class. The class featured the group from El Monte Grill: Executive Chef Arturo Marquez, Owner Pat McGaughran and General Manager Erich Whisenhunt. The concept is simple: cooking with friends under expert tutelage by local chefs and culinary experts, and when class is done, the lights are dimmed and participants and chefs sit down together for a family-style meal, discussing traditions of the past and the lessons learned. In our case, our group of 11 chefs-in-training ended up with four very different moles to try over rice, pork and chicken. Chef Arturo surprised us with his homemade flan and Pat and Erich regaled us with tales from their travels throughout Mexico, and the inherent love for food that comes with the culture. All in all, it was a challenging, laughter-filled evening making new friends and learning new traditions. Style 2015
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El Monte’s General Manager, Erich Whisenhunt.
Trish O’Neill calls it the perfect mix of food and fun, and she offers the community the opportunity to come cook together: to commune and laugh and work together. O’Neill owns The Cooking Studio Fort Collins, a new resource for foodies, friends and businesses looking for entertainment, learning and socialization. Her concept came from her own love of cooking and the recreational value she found in taking cooking classes at home and when she traveled. “I have taken over 300 hours or more of cooking classes,” she admits. O’Neill doesn’t come from a formal culinary background. Her specialty was nursing and she spent years traveling as a consultant and developing education programs. “I would take cooking classes wherever I would go,” she recalls. When she decided to put down some roots and discontinue travelling, she relocated from Boulder to Fort Collins and decided to turn hobby
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into business. She worked with the Small Business Development Center and opened her cooking school at the Opera Galleria in Downtown Fort Collins in May. She originally designed the school to be for home cooks but realized that recreational classes wouldn’t quite cover her operation costs. At the same time, she began to hear from multiple sources about the culinary teambuilding concept. Culinary teambuilding workshops allow employers to bring in their employees for an afternoon of morale building, management training and overall teambuilding. Each workshop can be personalized for the employer, and can range from simply cooking together to create a meal to share, or involve Iron Chef-style cooking competitions between teams and their leaders. The studio is even equipped with a long table for meetings and a screen for presentations, if employers need to conduct a little business
El Monte Owner Pat McGaughran, top left.
before they begin the fun. Recreational cooking courses range in theme and are often taught by our own favorite local chefs. Chefs from El Monte, Rare and Restaurant 415 have all made their debut, along with private chefs and other culinary professionals. Date Night and Knife Skills are frequently rotating classes, and future classes include Bread Making, Delicious Gluten Free, and Pasta Making. O’Neill also plans a wellness series this fall. As for the cooking space, it is open and bright with roomy cook stations equipped with professional home appliances provided by Electrolux. Electrolux donated five ranges, oven hoods and microwaves to the Cooking Studio in exchange for the occasional use of the space to train their staff on the equipment. O’Neill provides everything you need for the class, even to-go boxes to take a little of the magic home in the event of leftovers. For us, we Lydia’s STYLE Magazine
Top: Trish O’Neill, owner of the Cooking Studio Bottom: El Monte Executive Chef Arturo Marquez
cooked enough for an army, but managed to consume an impressive amount as well—each mole was its own fantastic amalgamation of chiles, spices and vegetables, with a whole lot of technique thrown into the mix. Seasoned cooks and novices managed to walk away with some new skills in their tool belt. Classes average $75 per person and generally last three and a half hours. The kitchen is set up with five workstations and classes can range from six to 20 participants. Wine and beer are available for purchase; however, O’Neill asks that you refrain from imbibing too much until after the knife-wielding portion of the class. For a current list of available classes, visit The Cooking Studio Fort Collins at www.thecooking-studio.com. Angeline Grenz is managing editor for Lydia’s Style Magazine. Style 2015
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University Art Museum in spring 2011; the Museum’s current expansion is expected to be complete in fall 2016.
THE AVENIR AND UNIVERSITY ART MUSEUMS GET MAKEOVERS By Kyle Eustice
Walking into the University Art Museum, part of CSU’S University Center for the Arts, African objects and textiles, modern and contemporary works, Soviet era photography, 19th and early 20th century Japanese prints and a collection of over 250 prints by 19th century lithographer Honoré-Victorin Daumier immediately draw you in. Since its 2009 inception, the museum has become a beacon of light in the local art community—a light that is getting brighter. In 2011, the museum received a substantial European collection of art from the Hartford-Tandstad Collection. The collection was formed by Torlief Tandstad and the late Larry Hartford, originally of Los Angeles, who relocated to Fort Collins in the 1990s. However, the gift was contingent on the ability to build an expansion. Consequently, in March the museum broke ground and began constructing a massive 6,000 square foot expansion. Founding director Linny Frickman hopes the renovations will entice more people into the ever-evolving
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world of art. “This expansion gives us five new galleries and very high ceiling heights,” Frickman explains. “It will really expand what we will exhibit because the existing museum is part of the renovated high school. Working in a historical building, there were things we couldn’t really change.” In addition to the new state-of-the-art galleries, the expansion provides ample space to show the museum’s permanent collection, which consists of over 3,500 pieces. Up until now, there hasn’t been a place to show it on a regular basis.
“We’ll be establishing a permanent collection gallery that educators throughout the region will be able to count on,” she says. “We’ll also have a very large changing exhibition gallery with more flexibility to bring in shows from all over the world so we can do what an art museum should do to serve the community.” The bulk of the donated Tandstad Collection dates from the late Renaissance through the 19th century. It consists mostly of paintings, but there are also sculptures and decorative art. The anticipated Lydia’s STYLE Magazine
opening of the expanded University of Art Museum is fall 2016, but it can’t come fast enough for Frickman. “We’ve shown small portions of the collection in a couple of temporary exhibitions,” she says. “But we have not shown the bulk of the collection yet. It’s very exciting.” Selecting the various exhibits is an interesting yet complicated process. It can sometimes take two or three years of planning to secure a particular exhibition. “We have a very close relationship with the Department of Art and Art History,” she explains. “The art historians on the faculty serve as associate curators so they work with us in the museum, choosing exhibitions and deciding on an exhibition schedule. It’s a cooperative venture.” Frickman is hopeful this expansion opens the Fort Collins community up to a better understanding of visual art, which lends insight into different cultures and time periods. “Art is about ideas,” she says. “People are drawn to the complexities of visual culture. I do hope when the permanent installations are up, people come to think of particular works as old friends, and then come back to the museum to meet new friends as exhibitions continue to change. Every exhibition brings on new challenges and concepts. It’s never the same from one day to the next, and that’s what I love about it.” The University Art Museum’s close neighbor, The Avenir Museum, has also received a facelift. As part of the Department of Design and Merchandising, the museum’s collections consist of over 18,000 artifacts of historically and culturally significant objects related primarily to 19th and 20th century EuroAmerican material culture. Fifty percent of the collection is non-Western material and includes many pieces from India, China, Japan, Central Asia and Latin America. The collections are primarily used for teaching, research and interpretive exhibitions. Director of Operations and Engagement, Doreen Beard, took over in January 2014, which was the same time the expansion project began. She is thrilled about the upcoming changes. “It’s going to be much easier to find us,” Beard says. “For the first time, we truly have our own public entrance and public spaces.” The entrance into the Avenir now sits on Lake Street, around the corner from the main entrance into the University Center for the Arts. “We will have four gallery spaces now,” Curator/ Collection Manager Megan Osborne adds. “There will be two that feature traditional Guatemalan textiles, one that features the work of Richard Blackwell and one that is a collection of miniature quilts that were made and donated by a longtime donor.” The grand opening is scheduled for late January 2016 and there is still a lot of work to be done. However, Beard’s first obligation is to the collection. Currently, creations by designers such as Blackwell (self-proclaimed arbiter of fashion and author of the annual celebrity Best and Worst Dressed Lists of the 1960s-2000s), Calvin Klein, Carolina Herrera, Dior, Yves Saint Laurent, Valentino and Versace stay packed away in boxes as The Avenir endures its long-deserved transformation. “It’s a very methodical, time-consuming and careful process of getting the collections settled Style 2015
back in,” Beard explains. “Our responsibility to the collection, students, community and university is that we are taking steps with an eye to the future. We are only the caretakers of this material for a certain period of time. In 20 or 30 years, it’s going to be somebody else. Everything we do now, whether it’s how long things are exposed to exhibition conditions or how carefully we rehouse the collection, that all has a ripple effect into the future.” Once the collections are finally nestled into their new home, The Avenir will begin to seek accreditation from the American Alliance of Museums. It’s a fairly rigorous process, but if granted, accreditation increases a museum’s credibility and value to funders, policymakers, insurers, community and peers. “Accreditation is a big one,” Beard says. “In terms of the university, we will also work on building cross-disciplinary opportunities, which is important in higher education. I think we’re well situated because textile conservation is grounded in chemistry. If you’re looking at textile design or textile science, math and chemistry is the foundation.” Overall, the expansion of The Avenir aims to provide innovative learning environments for students and the community, expanded classroom and reading/seminar room facilities and a specialized natural dye garden. Coupled with the new galleries, improved storage space and HVAC systems, a dedicated textile conservation laboratory and more efficient learning and practice spaces, the additions will truly make The Avenir one-of-a-kind. Osborne, in particular, is anticipating the digitalization of the entire collection and getting it up online, making it searchable for the public. “Once we get it done, we can really become a resource destination,” Osborne says. “I think we have a really wonderful collection that would serve a lot of research purposes. That’s what I’m looking forward to the most.”
Conceptual drawing of the University Art Museum expansion, above. Below: the interior and exterior of the new Avenir Museum and an item from its extensive collection.
Kyle Eustice relocated to Fort Collins from her hometown of Omaha, Nebraska. After spending four years living in Santa Fe, New Mexico, she was eager to return to the mountain region. She is a regular contributor to Thrasher Skateboarding Magazine, Wax Poetics, Boulder Weekly Bandwagon Magazine, Ghettoblaster, and many others.
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ARTSPACE COMES TO DOWNTOWN LOVELAND By Brad Shannon
Unit by unit, residents of Artspace Loveland are moving in to their new homes—blank canvases to reflect their tastes and style of working. Each artist brings a different experience to the live-work spaces, creating a four-story, three-dimensional mosaic of working artists, and developing a creative sector for downtown Loveland and Northern Colorado. As each apartment, and the 30-unit building as a whole, takes shape, so too does the Artspace campus. When complete, it will incorporate the renovated Feed & Grain building, offering a collaborative workspace for those in the creative industries—including non-Artspace residents— and a creative arts incubator with training and support services. A stage in the open courtyard between the lofts and Feed & Grain will provide space for those living there to host events and performances for their neighbors and the public. “Flex space” at street level on Third Street provides a place for residents to meet and host resident exhibits.
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What is Artspace? Artspace.org explains their mission: “Artspace is the nation’s leader in artist-led community transformation. Based in Minneapolis with offices around the country, the organization runs a network of more than 35 affordable arts facilities in 15 states. They represent a $582 million investment in U.S. arts infrastructure and provide more than 1,300 affordable live/work units for artists and their families, and a million square feet of non-residential space for artists, arts organizations and creative enterprises.” Paul Mueller, Loveland resident and businessman, was among the first to see the vision and
potential Artspace could bring to Loveland. "I readily bought in, and visited several Artspace projects around the country. That gave me a good understanding of the model and I made a pledge early on to help get the project started." As it got underway, Artspace turned to Loveland Housing Authority (LHA) for assistance in finding artists to live in the new lofts. The task of overseeing the process of taking applications, qualifying and screening accepted residents fell to Angie Banza, lead housing coordinator at LHA. More than 100 hopefuls applied for the 30 units, from studio to three-bedroom residences, and a waiting list grew to 250 names. LHA Lydia’s STYLE Magazine
handled background and credit checks, with priority to artists who live and work in Loveland. Those who qualified passed to a committee of artists who interviewed and selected those who would have the chance to sign a lease. "This is affordable housing, so we screen to qualify residents; but this place is unique," says Banza, who’s been with LHA 10 years. "Residents are all artists, from all walks of life—there's a writer, musician, tattoo artist, graphic designer. Some do art as a profession, others as a passion. They will create their own community, and make their own decisions.” The design, she notes, is intentionally industrial, with concrete and blank spaces that the residents collectively can decide to adorn to meet their needs and tastes. "And the location is right next to the railroad tracks, but they don't care. We're full, and everyone is happy and excited.” Now that the building is fully leased, LHA will manage the property, providing oversight, supervising move-ins, handling repairs and enforcing rules, and, if needed, evicting problem tenants. "We act as landlords,” Banza notes. Residents will be re-screened annually, part of a system of checks and balances to avoid any chance of fraud, and to keep track of who is living in each household.
An economic catalyst Mueller notes that Artspace projects have proven to be economic catalysts. “Artspace has a reputation in real estate development and when they move on something, other private, for-profit developers follow that lead, and take another look at wherever they announce a project.” Mueller sees parallels between where Loveland is now and where the Village of Patchouge, New York, was when its Artspace project came to life four years ago. “I can’t credit Artspace exclusively, but I see signs of dominos falling into place with the new south catalyst project and other things coming together in downtown Loveland.” In 2004, Patchouge’s downtown department store closed, adding another boarded-up storefront that cast a pall down the village’s Main Street. The renovation of an old Main Street movie house to the Patchogue Theater for the Performing Arts opened the door to talks with Artspace in 2006. The mill town on Long Island has since transformed itself into a hub for foodies and shoppers seeking arts and entertainment, driven in part by Artspace Patchogue’s 45 live/work lofts and street-level retail space. New shops, eateries and homes and lofts have cropped up, bringing new residents, including coveted young professionals. Skeptics said the village’s downtown was dead, but in his early support of the project, Mayor Paul Pontieri was proven prescient. Mueller and others who’ve supported the Loveland project hope to see similar results, such as those documented in data gathered by Metris Arts Consulting and Artworks on the impact of Artworks projects. Mueller notes that there’s data, along with plenty of anecdotes, that show the community and collaboration aspects of Artspace raise the level of quality and creativity along with the economic prospects for residents, as incomes go up collectively as they live and work together. Style 2015
Artspace fills up Residents are now moving into their lofts. The stories of the new residents of Artspace Loveland are as varied as the media and works they produce, and so are their approaches to appointing and using their new homes. Suzi Holland came to Loveland in 2011 after a breast cancer diagnosis to live with her sister. A painter, writer and photographer, she also worked as a costume designer for college theater and most recently as an interior designer for a leading furniture company. She has an enviable view from a west-facing fourth floor studio, which she’s divided into living space near the door, and studio workspace by the large windows. Tastefully appointed with an eclectic collection of mid-century modern furniture, the space has a variety of her works ready to be hung. “I knew from the first day I wanted to be here,” she gushes. “It was a chance for me to revisit my art and re-bloom as an artist.” She previously lived in another local affordable housing development, and began supporting Artspace from an early part of the process, “including helping to change the mind of those at the City who may have turned this down.” Her varied career and roles as a successful artist and gallery manager have her eager to be a community mentor to some of her new neighbors and community members. Harrison Hand, who is creating a sci-fi fairy tale series, has taken a minimalist approach to his studio apartment. “For some, this is an apartment where they can do art. For me, it is a studio where I sleep.” His workstation is a folding chair, folding table and tablet computer. A sleeping mat is hung in the closet during the day, and brought out for daily yoga and at bedtime. Artwork and storyboards are propped up against the large blank north wall “to maximize use of my available space” as he stages and orders his work to convert his movie script to a book. “I was lucky to be in the first wave to move in, and the first person to sleep here. I was so excited, I just slept on the (concrete) floor.” “This is a nucleus of like-minded souls,” he says, “with a purpose for being here and common interests. That’s an inherent foundation for building a community.” Hand sees Artspace as an opportunity to put Loveland at the center of creative industries in Northern Colorado, and hopes to see Loveland and Fort Collins work together more, especially when it comes to music. “This is a hub, first for Artspace, and then for other activity.” For Joshua and Amy Hosterman, a move from Minnesota became a homecoming in more ways than one. They came to Loveland to be near her family, after living in another Artspace community, the Tilsner Artists’ Co-op in St. Paul. Their two-bedroom unit has one bedroom as a studio workspace and occasional guest room, along with the master bedroom and main living space. Amy is a ceramicist and sculptor, and is currently working on a research and technical development project in Michigan’s upper peninsula to help commercialize a local clay resource. Joshua draws, photographs, sculpts and makes books, and is currently apprenticing to be a tattoo artist. Together, they provide arts administration and
organizing services to clients across the country. “When we moved to Minnesota, the community had been there 13 years, but it still was exciting to be around other artists, to network and socialize. Our neighbors were like family, and still are. It will be really interesting to be part of this place, and connect on different levels.” Joshua is particularly interested in including Artspace as a significant new stop on the Loveland Art Studio Tour this fall, and looks forward to having an impact on Artspace Loveland to help develop a strong, sustainable community that serves the artists here. As with any new venture, there are ups and downs. The move-in date for residents was delayed several weeks. Early move-ins had some time without hot water and a working elevator; but the excitement is much bigger than the frustration expressed over temporary setbacks.
The Feed & Grain’s Future Work is now wrapping up on the stabilization of the Feed & Grain building next door that was funded, in part, by a grant from the State Historical Fund. The original 1892 building got a new weathering steel corrugated metal roof and the original roof dormers were reconstructed. The wooden cornice and box gutter were reconstructed and masonry on the second floor was repaired/replaced before those areas were painted. A paint analysis revealed the color of the Feed & Grain in 1917, the period of significance the restoration team is working with. They’ve matched the current color and color scheme with what the analysis indicated, and the building is being painted a deep red/maroon to match that color and era. The next phase will rehabilitate the first floor for use as a tenant space and a creative sector business incubator. This work will begin in early 2016 and finish in 2017. This construction will continue with exterior work, including more masonry repairs and paint, and will be funded in part by a recent $862,000 grant from the Economic Development Administration of the U.S. Department of Commerce. Once complete, the renovation will create a space for five anchor tenants and house creative businesses and artist entrepreneurs. It will also have multi-purpose open, flexible programming spaces, where classes, trainings, shows, events, rehearsals, exhibitions and other gatherings can be held. Downtown Loveland's newest and largest mixed-media art installation, Artspace, is off and running. Impacts and influences are already evident, and it appears the development will continue to help improve the city and the region moving forward. In fact, Governor Hickenlooper is scheduled to make a private visit yet this summer, and Jared Polis visited last month to announce the large grant award to assist in the renovation of the Feed & Grain building. For more information about Artspace Loveland, visit www.artspace.org and to learn more about the Loveland Feed & Grain, visit www.lovelandfeedandgrain.com. Brad Shannon is a freelance writer based in Loveland.
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Alicia Lewis LAYMAN LEWIS FINANCIAL GROUP PRESIDENT & ADVISOR Give us a description of your business and/or area of specialty. I have been in the financial industry for 13 years. My company, Layman Lewis Financial Group, is an independent, family-owned and operated, full service financial advisory practice that specializes in retirement planning for those on the cusp of retiring and those already enjoying retirement. One of our specialties is that we are a full fiduciary firm, which means we are required to put the client’s needs before our own. I am so proud of our company and our business because I know we are doing the best for every family we represent. We strive to educate through several different avenues. We hold educational programs every month and teach college courses throughout the semester at several different campuses in Northern Colorado. In addition, our radio show, The Layman Lewis Financial Hour, airs twice per week. To what do you attribute your success? I’ve learned to surround myself with successful people and people I enjoy. As a kid I was always told, “You are who you hang with.” It never made sense to me until I surrounded myself with the best of the best. But the most important thing that I attribute my success to is truly caring for the people I serve. It’s all about people, and the relationships we build. What is your favorite part of your job? Helping people accomplish the retirement that they have always dreamt of! Making their dream a reality! So many people dream about their retirement for their whole lives but when they finally arrive, many feel unprepared and anxious about outliving their savings. When you have confidence in your retirement future, you can live the life you've always imagined. We help people do just that through our Retirement Roadmap. Who is your role model? My business partner, who just so happens to be my best friend and my dad! Being third generation in the business, I have learned so much from him. He has invested so much time as my mentor. He is one of a kind! We have such a great time together! I wouldn’t be the person I am today if it wasn’t for him. In what ways do you give back to your community? We truly value our community in Northern Colorado and we would not have the success we’ve had if it was not for that community. So for me, giving back is huge. We are involved in a number of local non-profits: Realities for Children, Larimer County Food Bank, House of Neighborly Service, Foothills Gateway and Namaqua Center. Also on a more national level, during our most recent client appreciation event, we collectively raised over $3,400 for the USO. So not only do we feel strongly about giving back, but so do all of the families we work with and that is truly something I am proud to be a part of. Winston Churchill said it best: “We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.” (970) 669-1225 | www.laymanlewis.com
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Theresa and Bill Hertneky EVENT CHAIRS AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY 2015 CATTLE BARONS BALL
The 23rd annual Cattle Barons Ball, Let’s “Cowboy Up” for a Cure, takes place Saturday, Sept. 19, at St. Michael’s Reservoir Estate/Art Guttersen in West Greeley. To purchase tickets or get more information, contact the American Cancer Society at nancy.clark@cancer.org or (970) 350-5019. Event chairs, Theresa and Bill Hertneky, talk about their dedication to Greeley and their passion for the Cattle Barons Ball.
Tell us about your history in the community. Theresa: I moved to Colorado from Iowa in 1991 and have been part of the Greeley community for 14 years. Bill: I was raised on a ranch in eastern Colorado. I graduated from Colorado State University, and most of my career (34 years) was in community banking in the Greeley area. Most recently, I was the President and CEO of New West Bank.
How did you become involved in Cattle Barons Ball /American Cancer Society? Theresa: My mother lost her battle with pancreatic cancer at the age of 57 and I have been interested in contributing to the cure for all cancers ever since. We are honored to chair Cattle Barons Ball (CBB), Northern Colorado’s premier Western gala, which raises money toward that goal. CBB is the largest gala in the American Cancer Society’s (ACS) Great West Division guests coming from Larimer and Weld counties as well as Denver, Cheyenne and northeastern Colorado. Although there are 1,000 guests, the event is unique because of the sense of community we share in northern Colorado. I also serve on the ACS Leadership Council and drive for the ACS Road to Recovery Program so CBB was a natural progression for me. Bill: Like Theresa, I lost my mother to cancer and we both know many close friends and family who have battled the disease. The ACS mission is not only to research cures for cancer but also to promote healthy lifestyles to prevent the disease in the first place. Over the last 22 years, CBB has raised over $5.2 million for research, and I am proud to be a part of such a fun and yet meaningful event in a beautiful Western setting.
What motivates you to be so involved in your community? Theresa: I’ve been lucky enough to help with mission work with my church, traveling to New Orleans, Zambia and South Africa. When you are able to work with others who are less fortunate, you quickly realize how truly blessed we are. As a result, we strive to make northern Colorado a better place to live by helping in our community. For example, I consider my work with Leanna’s Closet in Greeley as very rewarding, because we were able to equip women with the appropriate attire for the workplace. Bill: Philanthropy and participating in community organizations just seems natural for us. As Theresa said, we realize that we are blessed and we believe strongly in the Bible verse Luke 12:48: Those to whom much is given, much is required. Our Cattle Barons Ball is one of the most engaging, fun and successful events in the Western U.S. in raising funds for cancer research. We’re honored to “Cowboy Up,” and lead this year’s effort toward finding a cure. (970) 350-5019 | www.cbbcolorado.com
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Chelsey Johnson A-CONCRETE, INC. - VICE PRESIDENT Give us a description of your business and/or area of specialty. We specialize in both residential and commercial projects, including patios, driveways, sidewalks, basements, garages, decorative and more! My husband, Justin, and I bought A-Concrete, Inc. from the previous owners in 2005 with the intention to carry on the family-owned and local business. We had dreams of becoming one of the largest concrete flatwork companies in Northern Colorado and, after 10 years of hard work, we’ve accomplished that goal. We strive to continue our success through other avenues of construction. I worked on the back side of our business getting us computerized, organized and efficient. Three years ago we moved into a 900 square foot office trailer; this month we’re moving into a 2,000 square foot office to accommodate our team. We have grown from two concrete finishers to over 40 employees. To what do you attribute your success? We attribute our success to the team we employ. We wouldn’t have this growth and success without the dedicated employees who strive for the excellence A-Concrete provides. My husband and I have spent many late nights over the years pushing paper, completing payroll, brainstorming new ideas and setting new goals. All those late nights were the start to our growth, but we’d never be where we are today without our different crews helping us get there! In what ways do you give back to the community? We love being a part of our community and feel it’s important to give back. We always honor our veterans and have been involved in Homes for our Troops, building a home for a local hero, where all trade partners involved donated their material and labor to give a hero and his family a home that accommodated his needs after being wounded. We were part of Homes for Hope with one of our residential builders, Baessler Homes, and donated our labor and concrete for that house. It’s an honor for us to give back to our community so we also donate to many local charities and always support local business.
(970) 667-6905 | www.a-concrete.com
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Susan Larson JBA WEALTH MANAGEMENT - FINANCIAL ADVISOR
Give us a description of your business and/or area of specialty. I find solutions to financial challenges, whatever those may be—retirement, college funding, asset protection, wealth management and transitioning from earning to retirement income distribution. Through coaching, education and comprehensive financial services, I help to ensure that my clients are able to utilize every possible tool available whether they’re starting with $50,000 or $5 million. To what do you attribute your success? I’m driven by my desire to be of service to my community. I work to build lifelong relationships, and that always starts with listening. Really listening. As part of the JBA Wealth Management Group family, I work collaboratively with a diverse and talented team for each client’s benefit. I’m not in competition with others in my office. That’s pretty unique in this business. It lets me deliver extremely high quality service at a lower cost than many advisors can offer. In what ways do you give back to the community? I enjoy volunteering with organizations like my Rotary Club and fundraising for local nonprofits including Zonta. The Coloradoan publishes my Mindful Money Blog. My free, public educational seminars make industry-wide practices and fee structures completely transparent for consumers—something I think this business needs more of. And I’m thrilled to have recently joined the Board of Directors at OpenStage Theatre & Company.
(970) 223-1922 | www.jbawealth.com
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Date Night Whether newly met or decades married, everyone wants to look his or her best on date night. And with Northern Colorado’s growing selection of specialty boutiques, there is something for everyone.
STORM Men’s Shop 132 W. Mountain Ave | Fort Collins (970) 294-6306 | www.StormMensShop.com
Storm is the newest boutique in Old Town Fort Collins, and provides men a muchneeded higher-end clothing option. With designer denim, polished button ups and quality leather footwear and accessories, men can look their best.
Dobby cotton teal button down by Thomas Dean, $109.
West Third body products: body wash in Tobacco, $25, Lone Wolf parfum, $30, and Tobacco cologne, $36. Laser textured leather belt in slate with silver buckle, Moore and Giles, $160.
6 oz. flask wrapped in leather, Moore and Giles, $95. Note sleeve leather wallet in java, by Bellroy, $90. Silver cufflinks in molasses, Alexis Drake, $48.
Lug sole oxford shoe, “James” by Frye, $318. Tailored leg denim, AG The Graduate in “Jack,” $168. Style 2015
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Lady Gaia 4431 Corbett Dr., Suite 100 | Fort Collins (970) 225-6371 | www.ladygaia.net
Slimming graphic aqua block pattern on black silhouette maxi dress, “Kawley” by Yest, $98. Black gossamer mesh shrug with ruffle tie, $49.
Beautiful and unique dichroic glass statement pedant necklace and matching earrings from local artist Robin Evans. Necklace $119 and earrings $49.95.
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Magnolia Moon 608 S. Mason St. | Fort Collins (361) 522-8171 | www.MagnoliaMoonOutfitters.com
Outfit available at Magnolia Moon, Fort Collins. Jewelry, shoes and handbag found at Cloz to Home, Loveland.
Cloz to Home 120 E. 4th St. | Loveland (970) 203-9992 | www.Cloztohome.com
Nakomol tassel necklace with bead and leather detail, $55.
Sterling silver and turquoise necklace and earring set, $165, and bracelet, $84.
Anya rayon jacket in wheat by Jack, $75. Ryder dress in Southwest motif with v-neckline in front and back and tie waist. By BB Dakota, $79. Outfit available at Magnolia Moon, Fort Collins.
Poppy leather crossbody handbag with coin keeper, $70.
Sbicca’s Sylvan black wedge, $70, or tan Recife with feather and crystal detail, $70. Style 2015
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Lana Shore pursues the skills she needs to re-enter the workforce with the assistance of the Larimer County Workforce Center.
BREAK’S OVER
RETURNING TO WORK AFTER A LONG ABSENCE By Kelly K. Serrano
It’s been a while since Lana Shore has had a full-time job. The 50-year-old Livermore resident postponed obtaining a degree she had started to pursue when marriage and family came along, limiting her job experience to the landscaping business she owned with her now ex-husband, as well as freelance writing and photography. Now that she is divorced and her daughters are older, Shore has set her sights on the career that escaped her: she is taking classes at a local community college with plans to transfer to Colorado State University in the future, and working in a marketing internship she found through the Larimer County Workforce Center. Shore plans to earn a degree in political science with the hope of finding a job in government or politics that will also put her writing and photography skills to use.
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“My path went in a different direction than my career and I thought I would take the career path later,” she says. “It’s a lot later than I thought it would be. Basically I had to start all over again. Everything is so different.” Many people who have made raising children a priority, caring for elderly parents, experienced a life change such as divorce or death of a spouse, owned a small business, battled health issues or even retired early find the need or desire to return to the workforce.
“It’s very acceptable in society for people to take breaks from their careers to care for children, go on sabbatical, care for their parents,” says Katy Piotrowski, Career Solutions career counselor and chief executive officer. “People want more balance.” But when they are ready to go back to work, public and private career counselors have plenty of advice and assistance—from updating resumes, narrowing career choices or networking—to rebuild their confidence and capabilities. Lydia’s STYLE Magazine
Make a career decision Shore has time before she completes her education but, as graduation draws near, she will need to narrow her career choices. “It’s important for me to know their direction of focus,” says Andrea Karapas, associate director of CSU Alumni Career Counseling, of the CSU graduates she assists in the Career Center. “Are they wanting to go back to the field they’ve been absent from, or are they wanting to explore a new direction, whether that be a new role, a new industry or both? “This is critical,” she continues. “If you don’t know what you’re looking for and are ‘open to anything,’ employers don’t know how you fit within their company. You have to know and connect the dots for them.” Piotrowski says when clients are unsure of how they will “plug in” to the workforce, she has them interview people in the careers they’re interested in to find out what their jobs and lives are like and what skills are required. “It confirms for the client whether that’s an area they would truly like or not, and it builds their confidence,” she says. “If they hear from someone in the field, then they know what it is they need to brush up on.” The Workforce Center also offers the online jobZology assessment of interests and values to match job seekers with career fields, says Maureen Harter, Workforce Development Center manager. They can follow up the assessment by attending the workshop, Planning for Action, where they plug the results into the local economy and their personal situations.
Critical involvement Karapas says she also asks job seekers about what they’ve been doing during their time away from the workforce, such as attending school, training, volunteering and self-study. “This gives me knowledge about how large of a barrier the gap might be,” she says. “The more they were doing during the time away from employment, the less concern an employer might have regarding their employability. If they were using their skills, learning new skills or contributing value to a community or organization, there are fewer blanks to have to explain.” Piotrowski says even volunteering in schools or at churches “keeps people well-oiled as far as being able to communicate and feeling like they are OK. When they’re out of the loop, they start to doubt whether they have anything to contribute.” Shore says she was unable to get involved for many years because of her family situation, but taking every workshop available at the Workforce Center and college classes in addition to her internship has built her skills and confidence. “At least I’m happy,” she says. “Once I got the momentum started, it didn’t stop.”
Brush up those skills Like Shore, many people returning to the workforce often need to update their skills, especially on the computer, Harter says. “It’s just not possible to look for work if you don’t have any computer skills, or certainly be willing to get them,” she says. Style 2015
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Such training is available at the Salvation Army, the Education and Life Training Center or at Front Range and Aims community colleges, depending on financial situations. Piotrowski recommends visiting Lynda.com, a training site with free or low-cost computer program training modules. Having up-to-date skills is critical to employers and landing a job, Karapas says. “A candidate with recent education and skills will be chosen over someone with outdated skills and experience every time,” she says. “Yes, employers will be willing to train you in certain areas if you’re the right person. But you can’t take that risk. Identify your gaps and fill them as quickly as possible, whether that’s through taking a class, getting another degree, taking on an internship, volunteering, etc. Relevant and recent are first and foremost the criteria to which candidates are measured.”
Network in person and online LinkedIn is where many employers are finding their hires today, Piotrowski says, but it can intimidate older job seekers or those who have been “out of the loop.” “More than 95 percent of hiring managers will look on LinkedIn first when looking for a candidate,” she says. “More of our clients are getting found and hired through LinkedIn than any other (avenue).” She advises jobseekers to start with a basic profile and focus on building contacts (150 minimum, 500 or more is ideal for employers to find them). “Don’t be afraid of looking unqualified,” Piotrowski says. “When they’re ready to jump back in, they can work on content.” Harter notes “it doesn’t do any good to tell people you are looking for a job if you don’t know what you want to do. Be specific. Share with people you know, then start looking for companies and businesses that hire for that and start building connections with those (organizations).” Jobseekers can register on the ConnectingColorado.com system, a large job-search database, as well as check out local networking group NoCoNet. CSU also offers its students and graduates free career/job fairs as well as Handshake, an online system on which regional and national employers can post current openings to students and alumni. But Karapas notes roughly only 30 percent of job seekers acquire work through online postings. “The majority of jobs are acquired through (an internal contact within an organization) or applying directly to an organization regardless of an open position,” she says. Harter says the first step to finding employment is walking into someplace like the Workforce Center and working on all aspects of the job search simultaneously. “None of these things are really done in isolation,” she says. “Successful job seekers are organized: they work out a plan, they set goals, whether for the day or for the week.” Kelly K. Serrano is a freelance writer based in Fort Collins.
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Local career counselors Katy Piotrowski of Career Solutions, Maureen Harter of the Larimer County Workforce Center and Andrea Karapas offer these tips for those returning to the workforce after a long absence: •
Don’t automatically assume that a degree is necessary. Most people just need to brush up on specific skills employers care about, and they are available and affordable at various local education centers.
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The resume is a strategic presentation of how an applicant’s background is relevant to the career goal. Include only relevant information versus an inventory of all experience, skills and education, while generally sticking with the traditional format. Companies also prefer people don’t break up their routines by dropping off their resumes.
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If a jobseeker is applying for jobs with printed applications or online, know that it won’t see human eyes unless it includes certain key words, the right number of years of experience, etc. Career counselors don’t believe this is the best medium to find a job, especially if the jobseeker is seeking a career. Think small. About 75 percent of people work at companies with 25 employees or less, so it’s unlikely that most jobseekers are going to end up at one of the bigger employers such as the University of Colorado Health, Poudre School District or Colorado State University. But the smaller businesses are more flexible about integrating and training people who have been out of the workforce. Take a direct approach: Don’t wait for a job to be advertised to submit a resume. If a jobseeker finds a company that interests them and they’d be a good match for it, identify the decision-maker and send a resume—both a hard copy via mail and an electronic version—directly to that person.
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Post interest in finding a job on Facebook with a link to a LinkedIn profile, as most people find jobs through people they know. Be specific about what kind of position is sought.
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Volunteering helps build local connections, local references and connections with people in your industry of interest.
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Identify an industry that aligns with a person’s passions, a role or job title that aligns with what that person is good at and a company or organization that aligns with his/her values. If someone can hit the “sweet spot” where all of these overlap, he/she is likely to find long term career satisfaction. Lydia’s STYLE Magazine
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KELLEY JOHNSON
Miss Colorado By Michelle Venus
Kelley Johnson has her own page in Wikipedia. Go ahead—look it up and you’ll find an entry all about the 22-year-old former Windsor resident. The newly crowned Miss Colorado is maneuvering through a dizzying swirl of appearances and events and everything else that comes with her title. Her first week alone saw her visiting with K99 radio, the Greeley Stampede, The Melanoma Research Foundation, The Kiwanis Club of Denver Tech Center, The Arvada Chamber of Commerce, North Colorado Medical Center and The Denver Polo Club. Whew. Add to that preparation for the Miss America pageant to be held in Atlantic City on September 13 and it’s no wonder Kelley is still trying to catch her breath. “It’s been super exciting,” says Kelley. “I never expected to win Miss Colorado. Each of the contestants [there were a total of 25, including Kelley] is an amazing woman and I’m just so honored and grateful that I was chosen to represent the state of Colorado. I’m over the moon.” Born in Fort Collins, Kelley moved to Windsor as a child, where she lived with her parents and her sisters, Lindsay and Carrie. Kelley, the baby of the family, is a 2010 graduate of Fossil Ridge High School. She attended Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction for two years before transferring to Grand View University in Des
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Moines, where she graduated this year with a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing. As a student, both high school and collegiate, Kelley played on her school volleyball teams and was captain of her team at Grand View. She sat for and passed her board exams and is now a licensed registered nurse. Kelley got her start with pageants when she attended Grand View. There she competed in and won the Miss Liberty 2014 title. She then went on as one of 15 finalists in the 2014 Miss Iowa pageant where she earned a top 10 finalist slot for the statewide title. She was named Miss Northern Colorado 2015 earlier this year, going on to win Miss Colorado in June. And that’s it. That’s Kelley’s complete pageant history. She didn’t spend her childhood going from one pageant to another, filling bookshelves with crowns and trophy cups and hanging sashes from her bedroom mirror. Life for Kelley and her sisters was more focused on family, academics, sports and community service. Her mother is Julie Johnson Haffner, executive director at Banner Health McKee Medical Center Foundation and her stepfather, Gene Haffner, is director of public relations for Banner Health North Colorado Medical Center. “We volunteered for many events and fundraisers for both organizations, which really cemented my foundation to be involved in community service,” Kelley muses. “We also went to galas, so I feel comfortable in that environment, too.” For now, nursing will have to take a back seat, at least until the 2016 Miss America title is awarded. If Kelley wins the contest, the first runner up from the Miss Colorado pageant will step into her shoes while she goes on to fulfill the duties of Miss America. At present, she’s concentrating on taking care of business as Miss Colorado and getting ready for that big day on the boardwalk in Atlantic City. Kelley, who now lives in Aurora, starts most days with a trip to Mountainside CrossFit in Lakewood. There she’s working with a personal trainer to keep her fit, toned and confident for the swimsuit competition. Coaches help to keep her up to the minute with political issues and current events. Then it’s on to whatever appearances she has on her calendar, which is chock full. It’s all part and parcel of the job. She’s also working on the talent portion of the competition. Kelley will perform a monologue inspired by her nursing experience with an Alzheimer’s patient. “I can’t tell you anything more about it until after Miss America,” she says. Kelley is passionate about her platform, The Style 2015
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Health Initiative PLUS: Prevent, Live, Uncover, Study. “Prevent stands for things like getting immunizations, wearing sunscreen, not smoking or drinking alcohol,” she explains. “Live is how we live each and every day: eating nutritious meals and exercising on a daily basis. Uncovering is about uncovering illness, so going in for screenings, making sure that we’re scheduling yearly physicals and exams—vision and dental, and uncovering any problems we might have. It’s much easier to prevent an illness than it is to treat one. Study. If you do have a chronic illness or something that affects your daily life from a medical standpoint, then studying it so you become familiar not only with the medications that you’re taking, but the disease itself and the treatment options available to you.” As for affairs of the heart, Kelley does indeed have a special man in her life. “Oh, he’s fabulous,” she says of boyfriend Matthew Gute. The two met at school in Des Moines, where he played collegiate golf while pursuing a degree in business administration. Matt moved to Colorado recently and is busy with several endeavors. Ask the proud parents, Julie and Gene, what their thoughts are and the pair look for the right words to adequately express their feelings about this new experience. “It’s a lot to take in,” says Julie. “A lot to wrap your head around.” Recalling the very moments before Kelley was named Miss Colorado, Julie says, “When it was down to just two, we were pretty sure she had a good chance to get it, and then I didn’t know what to think. I hadn’t prepared myself for this possibility. I was in shock. I just couldn’t believe it.” Gene concurs, “We raised each of the girls to try for their dreams. Mostly, we wanted Kelley to have a great experience; to learn from it and have fun. We didn’t have any expectations, though we believed very strongly that she would place in the top five. Then, when it came to the two of them, I was just happy and excited for her. Then we started to wonder what it would all mean to be Miss Colorado.” “A lot of people have come up to me in the last three weeks and said, ‘Oh, she is just beautiful.” says Julie. “Yes, she’s very attractive and lovely, but I want people to know how bright she is. Kelley is very smart and very kind. She has a funny bone in her that makes our whole family laugh. She is a good friend and isn’t fooled by wannabe friends. There is something very authentic and very real about Kelley that a lot of people will get to see in her role as Miss Colorado. She will continue to carry the same values, character and love that she’s always had. I’m very proud of those pieces.” Mom goes on to say, “And she was valedictorian of her nursing class. That’s a big deal.” All of Colorado—Northern Colorado in particular—will be cheering Kelley on when she takes the stage in Atlantic City. And who knows? Maybe we’ll have a Miss America in our midst.
Michelle Venus is a freelance writer based in Fort Collins.
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Miss Colorado Kelley Johnson with mom Julie Johnson Haffner and step father Gene Haffner.
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S ummer W hites By Tom Landi, RJ’s Wine & Spirits
Summertime is traditionally a time for white wines, but knowing what varietal to choose and what to pair it with, can be difficult. Hopefully, we can help you make your summer white selection in the next few paragraphs. The most well known variety is Chardonnay. California Chardonnays are dry to medium dry with pear, apple, tropical or citrus fruit flavors. With little or no oak aging, the wines tend to be crisp and refreshing. When extensively aged in oak, they become creamy and buttery, and obtain a flavor profile of vanilla and spice. While this tends to be the flavor profile from California, Chardonnays from Burgundy, France, (what is considered to be the spiritual home and origin of this varietal), come from a cool climate that allows the acidity to create a crispy character and a favor profile that ranges from honey to mineral, depending on the soils of the village where it is grown. Chardonnays pair nicely with fish, including salmon, and chicken dishes. The Viognier grape is similar to a chardonnay in that it can produce a full bodied wine. It is lush, crisp and has strong fruity
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aromatics when grown in a warm region with a long growing season. However, a hot climate develops sugars and potential alcohol not allowing the aromatic flavors develop. It is these aromatic fruit flavors that make this wine excellent for pairing with spicy foods. Sauvignon Blanc also has its origin in France, but it is grown all over the world today. Depending on the climate of the region where it is grown, its flavor profile can range from hints of passion fruit or elderflower in cooler climates and, in warmer climates, the grapes develop hints of tropical fruit flavors, most noticeably grapefruit. The acidity of this varietal creates a crisp, dry wine that, when chilled, pairs well with fish and cheese. Sauvignon blanc is also at times called “the sushi wine.” A Portuguese wine known as vino verde is not actually a varietal of grape but a blend of
different varietals, and is a young white wine designed to be enjoyed within the first year of production. This wine is light bodied and when chilled is crisp and refreshing—ideal to be enjoyed on a hot summer day by itself on the front porch or at a backyard barbeque. Pinot Gris or Pinot Grigio also has its origins in France. The French Pinot Gris is fuller in body and complex in flavors, but we have the Italians to thank for its current popularity. Their version of the wine is lighter in body and harvested early to retain most of the acidity, creating a crispy dry wine with hints of lemon citrus and green apple. When chilled, this wine pairs well with chicken, fish and salads. The Riesling varietal exhibits flowery aromas and is high in acidity, and its origins can be traced to the Rhine region of Germany. There are three profiles of this wine: dry or kabinett, semi-sweet or spatlese, and sweet or auslese. Riesling is a versatile wine for pairing with food because of its balance of sugar and acidity. It can be paired with white fish or pork, and is one of the few wines that can stand up to the stronger flavors and spices of Thai or Chinese cuisine. The varietal Gewürztraminer is off-dry and sweet due to the high natural sugar content. Because of this sweetness, it pairs well with Asian food, strong cheeses and wild game. Muscato is a sweet and fruity wine, typically considered a desert wine that is best enjoyed by itself, but can be paired with desserts, fruits and cheeses. The more popular ones are from Italy—sparkling versions called Moscato De Asti. A white varietal from Argentina is Torrontes. It has a smooth mouthfeel and is moderately acidic. Torrontes also has distinctive aromas of peach and apricot, reminiscent to the Muscat and Gewurztraminer varietals. Its aromas suggest a sweet wine, but its taste reveals a balance between sweetness and acidity ,making it perfect to pair with fish or shellfish. While we are still enjoying the long days of summer, wine cocktails can be refreshing and fun. One classic wine cocktail is sangria. There is not a standard wine for sangria. However, to make sangria in tune with Spanish tradition, use a Garnacha for the red version or a Torrontes for the white. Otherwise, choose another medium bodied red or zesty white like a Riesling or Pinot Gris. For sparkling sangria you can use a prosecco. In addition to the wine, add a quarter cup of brandy and two cups of a fruit to the wine of your choice. Peaches are a popular choice now, along with the juice of a lemon. Remember, just as each of us have our own characteristics, so do the many varietals of wines depending upon the climate and soils in which they are grown. Be adventurous and try several of these varietals, pairing them with food or enjoying them by themselves, and discover what pleases your palate. The website Chow.com lists several white wine-based cocktails. Two of our favorites are the iconic White Wine Spritzer and White Peach Sangria. Lydia’s STYLE Magazine
White Wine Spritzer • Perfect for warm weather, this is easy and fun. • 4 ounces Chardonnay or other dry white wine • 2 ounces cold club soda • Twist of lemon peel Pour the Chardonnay and club soda over ice in a chilled wineglass and stir. Garnish with the lemon peel. Or get creative and use frozen melon balls or other frozen fruit in place of some of the ice.
White Peach Sangria
This fun white wine sangria uses Moscato d’Asti and plenty of peach for the perfect summer cocktail. • 1 (750-milliliter) bottle Moscato d’Asti • 1 cup peach nectar • ¾ cup peach liqueur • ½ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice • 2 white peaches, pitted and sliced, plus more for garnish • 1 lemon, cut into half wheels, plus more for garnish Combine all of the ingredients in a 2-quart pitcher or punch bowl and stir gently. Cover and refrigerate at least four hours. Serve over ice and garnish with fresh peach and lemon slices, if desired. Style 2015
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Mount Daly from the top of Rim Loop Trail. Mount Daly is part of the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness Area.
A S nowmass S ummer By Heidi Kerr-Schlaefer | Photos by Heidi Kerr-Schlaefer
The word Snowmass conjures up images of powdery slopes and cozy fireside evenings. And yes, Snowmass is a wonderful ski destination, but the town offers more than just winter delights. Summer is jam-packed with outdoor activities, festivals and even a rodeo.
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We spent a lovely weekend in Snowmass during Snowmass Mammoth Festival in June. The area was so vividly green and overgrown with wildflowers and plants that I felt like I was in a tropical rainforest. Some of the trails were reminiscent how the area might have looked when mammoths and mastodons were roaming the region. The fact is, when you walk the trails around Snowmass you are walking in the footsteps of animals such as mammoth, mastodons, giant ground sloths and many others. Mastodons occupied the area 138,000 years ago until about 88,000 years ago. Indeed, both mammoths and mastodons may have been present in the Roaring Fork Valley up until about 10,000 years ago, the point when both disappeared from North America. The Snowmastodon site was discovered in Snowmass on October 14, 2010, when
construction workers building the Ziegler Reservoir dam uncovered the bones of a young female mammoth. Less than a month later the Snowmastodon Project was underway, organized by the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. The project ended in July 2011, so that the construction work could continue, but during that period more than 5,000 bones of 41 kinds of Ice Age animals were discovered and approximately 60 species of plants were recovered. This is considered one of the most significant mastodon sites ever discovered. Today, the privately owned Ziegler Reservoir is filled with water and fossil hunters must keep out, but visitors to Snowmass can stop in at the Ice Age Discovery Center and chat with paleontologist Tom Temme. Temme’s enthusiasm and knowledge of the project is infectious. We cornered him twice on our trip and pestered him relentlessly with questions. Lydia’s STYLE Magazine
Entry to the Ice Age Discovery Center is free and provides a good timeline of the region’s ancient history. Depending on your level of interest you could spend anywhere from 15 minutes to an hour wandering around the one-room center. During our several hikes around Snowmass, my husband, Ryan, kept his eyes peeled for any paleontological finds, especially along the Rim Trail Loop which overlooks Ziegler Reservoir. The best part about hiking around Snowmass is the easy access to trails. We could choose from a handful of trailheads that were within walking distance of our Timberline condo. Rim Trail Loop provides 360 degree views from the top, but getting there isn’t a cake walk. You’ll ascend 1,448 feet to an elevation of 9,158 feet. Be prepared to feel the burn, but it’s worth it. Wildflowers grow rampantly along the trail and against the mountainside and there’s an array of birdlife flitting amongst the brush and scrubby trees including plenty of hummingbirds. This trail provides a cornucopia of visual delights. On another morning we hiked straight up hill from our condo to take an easy stroll on Sleigh Ride Trail, a wide, flat path that’s only .61 miles. Spying a cut off marked “Nature Trail,” we turned onto that path and were rewarded with a shady, albeit muddy hike that crossed streams and was hemmed in by tropical-sized plants that were making the most of a rainy spring. While in Snowmass, we participated in an activity that was much more hair-raising than fossil hunting and hiking. We rafted with Blazing Style 2015
Adventures on a day when our guides told us that the water was higher than they’d ever seen it; and that’s saying something because these guides have decades of experience between them. Located in the village, we simply had to walk a short distance downhill from our condo and jump on the Blazing Adventure bus which took us to our put-in spot. After a terrifying preparation talk in the bus (they have to prepare you for the worst), we wriggled into our wet suits while warily eyeballing the swollen river. It took every bit of willpower I had to make myself step in the raft. Once on the river, the normally three hour trip took just an hour and a half, but it was an hour and a half of adrenalinefilled rafting. Occasionally scared out of my mind, I actually enjoyed paddling because it took my mind off the swirling, gurgling water that threatened to swallow me up at any moment. The confidence and professionalism of our guides got me through and I have the utmost respect for the Blazing Adventures crew. We were in town for Snowmass Mammoth Festival, a three-day extravaganza of chili, beer and bands. Like many ski resort towns, Snowmass has become a great summer festival destination and Mammoth Festival gets things started with a bang. Fifteen bands took the stage including headliners Sharon Jones & the Dap Kings and Tedeschi Trucks Band. The fest was everything I had hoped for and more, and Snowmass has much more planned for the summer. For instance, there are free concerts on
Thursday evenings through August 13, brought to you by Snowmass Village and Jazz Aspen Snowmass Experience. Jazz Aspen Snowmass is held every Labor Day weekend and since 1991; the event has been bringing big names to Snowmass every year and 2015 is no exception. This year’s lineup includes No Doubt, Hozier, Lenny Kravitz, The Fray, The Tantrums, Jimmy Cliff and more. For 42 years, the Snowmass Rodeo has been entertaining crowds every Wednesday night during the summer. Each Wednesday afternoon the rodeo horses are wrangled “old west” style from their pasture to the Snowmass Rodeo Grounds. Some folks come to Snowmass specifically to watch this sight that harkens back to a different time. Arrive at the rodeo early for fun, free and kid-friendly events such as mechanical bull rides, a petting zoo and more. The 2015 Snowmass Rodeo season got underway on June 10 and runs through August 19. End of summer events in Snowmass include Mudderella (8/22), Tough Mudder (9/12-13) and the Snowmass Balloon Festival and Snowmass Wine Festival on September 18-19. For more information on events, lodging and activities in Snowmass visit GoSnowmass.com. Heidi Kerr-Schlaefer is a Colorado freelance writer and founder of HeidiTown.com, the place for Colorado festival and travel stories.
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9TH ANNUAL RESPITE CARE PERENNIAL LUNCHEON April 28 :: Embassy Suites :: Loveland The luncheon event’s theme, “Where Dreams are Launched,” highlighted the compelling stories of three program parents and featured a special video about Respite Care programs and services and the life-changing impact on those they serve through enhancement, peace of mind and community. The inspiring event raised a net $354,000 in gifts and pledges to enable Respite Care to continue launching dreams for children with developmental disabilities in Larimer County while providing respite to their entire family. Photos courtesy of Laura Decatur.
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P V H & M C R F O U N D AT I O N S P R I N G B E N E F I T May 9 :: Embassy Suites :: Loveland Celebrating the heart and ways to keep it healthy were the cornerstones of the 36th annual Spring Benefit, hosted by the PVH and MCR Foundation. Highlights included a heart-healthy meal, a spirited live auction, guests attired in their favorite active wear, a lifesaving testimonial and heart-pumping entertainment. The more than 700 guests and sponsors at this cardiac-themed evening helped to raise $240,000 to support cardiovascular research, treatment and prevention in Northern Colorado. Photos courtesy of PHOCO.
Back-Tom Downes, Ethan Ellis, Patrick Green. Front-Tiffany Green, Todd Whitsitt, Tiffany Whitsitt, Tracy Oldemeyer, Brad Oldemeyer, Carole Oldemeyer
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A N N U A L C E L E B R AT I O N O F P H I L A N T H R O P Y May 14 :: Embassy Suites :: Loveland The Community Foundation of Northern Colorado’s annual Celebration of Philanthropy celebrated the generosity of Northern Colorado citizens. The program included the presentation of the Founders Award to Jim and Lisa Clay and culminated with keynote speaker, Tim Schultz, President of the Boettcher Foundation, and his message speaking to the important role philanthropy plays in influencing and shaping the future of our region. Photos courtesy of Jen Coet Photography.
Virginia Clay, Lisa Clay, Jim Clay, Tucker Clay Jim and Lisa Clay, on behalf of the Van Alsburg and Clay families, were honored as the recipients of the 2015 Community Legacy Award.
Isaac Essay, Cathy Schott, Richard Schott
Tim Schultz, Ray Caraway
Polly Juneau, Teresa Boynton, Bruce Boynton Bob Everitt, Jack Vahrenwald
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25TH ANNUAL FIRE HYDRANT 5 May 30:: Edora Park :: Fort Collins More than 1,000 humans and 750 dogs came out to support the Larimer Humane Society at their 25th Annual Fire Hydrant 5 and helped to raise more than $80,000. The family event included a 5K walk/run, awards to top finishers, Pet Expo with 60 plus pet- and family-friendly booths, fun doggie contests and much more. The proceeds raised will help benefit the mission of Larimer Humane Society to promote and provide the humane care and treatment of animals.
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2015 GOVERNOR'S ART SHOW OPENING NIGHT GALA May 30 :: Loveland Museum/Gallery :: Loveland More than 350 art lovers had an opportunity to view original and exquisite art, mingle and meet many of the exhibiting artists attending the 24th annual Governor’s Art Show Opening Night Gala. The evening celebration featured works by 53 regionally and nationally-recognized Colorado artists and kicked off the month-long exhibition. Proceeds from the show benefit Loveland and Thompson Valley Rotary Clubs and their community, state and international service projects, including academic and art scholarships for area students. Photo courtesy of Michael Janis Photography.
Pam Osborn, Dale Osborn
Rotary Art Scholarship Recipient Brody Chad Knutsen, Vicky Knutsen and Olson, Sharon Olson, Mike Olson Tori Knutsen, Rotary Art Scholarship Georgia Chenoweth, Dan Chenoweth Recipient
Alyson Kinkade, John Kinkade
Jamie Bailey, Mark Bailey Mark Bailey - Best of Show Artist
John Freeman, Nanci Garnand, Julie Johnson Haffner, Gene Haffner
DEBBIE BOOSE MEMORIAL TENNIS TOURNAMENT June 8-14 :: North Lake Park :: Loveland For tennis lovers, both players and spectators, a full week of tennis activity at the 15th annual event brought many smiles. Fun and familyfriendly tennis singles, and doubles competitions, along with Pro and wheelchair exhibitions were part of the week’s activities. The event also honored Dr. Jim Danforth with the Debbie Boose Vision Award for his work with Pathways Hospice and the healthcare community in Northern Colorado. The more than $20,000 raised will benefit the Pathways Hospice inpatient unit and the Cancer Center at McKee Medical Center. Photos courtesy of David Kasprzak.
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Julie Skeffington, Mary Gullikson Kristi Peach, Gene Elder
Back: Amy Black, Ellie Black, John Boose, Todd Black. Front: Joshua Harris, Ryan Black, Kristy Harris
Julie Johnson Haffner, Jim Danforth Dr. Jim Danforth, Debbie Boose Vision Award recipient
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N O R T H C O L O R A D O M E D E VA C G O L F T O U R N A M E N T June 8 :: Greeley Country Club :: Greeley More than 210 golfers, sponsors and volunteers joined forces to support the North Colorado Med Evac transport program at this 33rd annual golf tournament, hosted by NCMC Foundation. Golfers were greeted with perfect weather as the spirit of friendly competition got underway with a double shotgun, Arizona scramble format. The event netted $44,000, with the proceeds earmarked for the purchase of life-saving flight medical equipment. The North Colorado Med Evac transport program has been serving the Northern Colorado region since 1982. Photos courtesy of Juan Leal.
Tyler Carron, Jeff Solomonson, Nikko Landeros, Curt Collins Thrivent Financial for Lutherans - Team Solomonson
Nick Schilling, Mark Gorka, Susan Fakharzadeh, Daniel MedinaTeam PDC Energy Team 2
Mick Todd, Susan Todd, Dayna Bedingfield, Shelley Peetz Team Todd Family
Mike Hill, David Sanchez, Michael Shirazi, Jordan Butts Team Shirazi Benefits
PA R T Y F O R PA R T N E R S 2 0 1 5 June 12 :: The Rio Agave Room :: Fort Collins Nearly 200 community members, business professionals and supporters of Partners came to celebrate more than 35 years of perfect matches at this special party. Highlights of the evening included a generous dollar-for-dollar match from the RJ Clark Family Foundation, a lively auction and a moving program from Dawn Davis, who was previously a Junior Partner. More than $62,000 was raised and will benefit Partners Mentoring Youth and their programs to create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships between positive adult role models and youth facing challenges.
Kate & Russel Baker
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LOVELAND TEE OFF FOR KIDS June 12 :: Mariana Butte Golf Course :: Loveland More than 100 golfers played a rousing afternoon of golf under blue Colorado sunshine, to support Loveland Parks and Recreation Foundation and their cause. Men’s, women’s and mixed teams provided friendly competition for eagles, birdies and par, and helped to raise $11,500 for the Youth Recreation Scholarships. Over the last 25 years, some 7,500 scholarships totaling $240,000 have been awarded to local families to enable youth to participate in recreation programs.
Jason Swierczynski, Craig Capatelli, Cesilie Kettle, Alex Bell Blue Sky Team
Steve Skaar, Marie DeWolf, Sandy Vandewalle, Troy Nistler DeWolf Insurance Team
HOPE LIVES! PINK BOA June 13 :: Front Range Village :: Fort Collins Blue sky was the backdrop for a morning of bright pink t-shirts and pink boas at this 5K event, as nearly 1,000 survivors, thrivers, supporters and volunteers came to honor those touched by breast cancer and celebrate life and survivorship with family, friends and pets. Festivities included a Prettiest Pup in Pink contest, a Kids Fun Run, food court, awards and a marketplace. More than $16,000 was raised and will benefit The Lydia Dody Breast Cancer Support Center and their programs to support and strengthen those touched by breast cancer by providing care, guidance and education. Photos courtesy
Amy Fristoe with Prettiest Pup in Pink Winner Maisie Mae Fristoe. John Garnand, John Sinnett, Lydia Dody, Sylvia Timberlake, Lisa Hite
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On August 14-16, come Downtown for Bohemian Nights at NewWestFest, a three day FREE music festival produced in collaboration with the Downtown Business Association and Bohemian Nights. This festival features a large Colorado lineup, three renowned headliners, a kids' festival, and more than 250 art, specialty and food booths. Learn more at http://www.bohemiannights.org/ bohemian-nights-at-newwestfest.html.
Pat & Robyn Brady, Marilyn & Jim Hilgenberg
Mike O’Brien, Josh Vicars, Michael Dickson, Leah Johnson
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JUNIOR LEAGUE OF FORT COLLINS (JLFC) TERRACE & GARDEN TOUR June 20 :: Eleven Eagle Ranch Homes :: Fort Collins This signature event had more than 1,300 seasoned and novice gardeners taking a selfguided tour of 11 exquisite home gardens and terraces Jim Dennison Ed Beeman, Kim Willis Beeman in Eagle Ranch. Each of the homes brought a unique landscape to the tour, whether it incorporated large boulders, Chet Reistad and Laryssa Dragan with their daughters cascading water features, dry streambeds, lily ponds, a color palette of perennials or a courtyard to entertain. AtCindi Schaub Klaus Krizanovic tendees took home fresh ideas for their own gardens while asking questions of homeowners and nursery representatives on hand. Proceeds benefit numerous JLFC projects to enhance and better the community such as Career Closet, PSD Back: Cameron Moon, Christie Hurst. Front: Debbie Molinas, Anushia Sinley, Felicia Hirning, Noelle Cregar Snack Program and more. Morgan Kozin, Erin Devany
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Ashley Haas, Mayan Smith
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THE BLUE DOOR BASH June 20 :: Lundeen Riverwood Ranch :: Loveland Over 200 guests attended the return of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County (BGCLC) Bash! It was an ideal summer evening, complete with cool breezes off the Big Thompson River at the beautiful Lundeen's Riverwood Ranch, providing the perfect backdrop for a night of dining, dancing and celebrating summer. Festivities included a three-course dinner, libations and live entertainment. More than $55,000 was raised and will benefit BGCLC and their summer programming to help serve 1,500 youth in Fort Collins, Loveland, Estes Park and Wellington. Photos courtesy of Mack Holly Photography.
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LOVELAND GARDEN TOUR & ART SHOW June 20 :: Six Olde Course Neighborhood Homes :: Loveland From an artistic repurposed cottonwood tree stump to a waterfall stone “clam rock” filled with koi to a garden filled with 96 roses, each home on the 12th annual Loveland Garden Tour displayed unique outdoor living spaces. The tour not only showcased homeowners’ gardens as “living art” but they were also enhanced with garden art created by local artisans. The event raised $25,000 and will benefit Loveland Youth Gardeners and their programs to help at-risk youth through sustainable gardening and healthy living practices.
Carol Webster, Alyssa McConkey, Nik Herblom, Wendie Robinson Christy Grosboll, Carol Wilcox, Piper Klee-Waddle
Mike & Carrie Rothones
Monte & Marian Deines
Elizabeth Darling, AnnMarie Arbo
Robyn Bond, Linnea Hallmark
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UNITED WAY OF LARIMER COUNTY'S 2015 STATE OF THE COMMUNITY LUNCHEON June 25 :: Embassy Suites :: Loveland Nearly 900 people attended the 13th annual State of the Community luncheon presented by United Way of Larimer County. The event spotlighted people and organizations working together to change lives and strengthen the Larimer County community, including the nonprofit Colorado Reading Corps and corporate champion Intel’s Fort Collins Design Center. Ginny Riley was honored as recipient of the 2015 LIVE UNITED Community Collaboration Award. The luncheon concluded with keynote speaker Bill Fulton, founder and executive director of Denver-based The Civic Canopy.
Shelly Goldrich, Mark Goldrich, Keely Mendicino, Steve & Frankie Aggers
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Ginny Riley, Gordan Thibedeau Ginny Riley received the 2015 LIVE UNITED Collaboration Award
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