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July/August 2016 | Our Farm Fresh Issue
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Longmont Evets AT A GLANCE Everything you love about summer; enough music, food, drinks entertainment to fill those longer, warmer (and all too fleeting) days with friends and family.
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ON THE SCENE
Summer is the time for enjoying fresh food as nature intended— ripened in the Colorado sun. Luckily for Longmont, we are surrounded by farms and populated with people who care about their food and how it’s produced.
OUTDOORS
Locally sourced is a buzz word these days, and we don’t have to venture far. One of the best farmers markets in the state is right here at the Boulder County Fair grounds. You’ll find healthy snacks, fresh produce, honey and even skincare, as well as local artists and artisans. Food and art are two things that it’s possible to be really passionate about without being able to execute either. Pairing visual artists with culinary artists gives local farm dinners and fundraising events a richer and even more rewarding dimension, while giving both the opportunity to shine. Good, fresh food is only part of the healthy lifestyle equation, but with so many ways to enjoy it, it might just be the best. - Misty Kaiser
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Longmont Farmers Market — 27 years of ‘exclusively local’ goods
PAGE 33 Natural Foods — The local natural foods industry is booming. PAGE 37
RECREATION
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HEALTH
UCHealth Longs Peak Hospital New hospital to offer advanced health care closer to home PAGE 61 Choices in Complementary, Alternative, and Integrative Medicine
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TROLLEY TRAIL to Longmont, the Boulder Ale Trail covers 15 miles of trails over which you can walk or bike to 12 breweries. No beer? No car? No problem!
LOVERS Park the Car and Go! Is it just me or has the craft beer scene in Longmont and Boulder gotten even better lately? The influx of microbreweries makes it seem like there’s one on every other block, which, for lovers of great beer, is a wonderful thing. And there are innovations happening around beer culture that make finding your favorite local craft beer a fun, safe, and memorable experience. In Longmont, the Brewhop Trolley ferries passengers to all of the city’s breweries and tap houses. And from Boulder, through
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The Brewhop Trolley, owned by David and Radha Lewis, first rang its bell on May 28. It’s an old-school streetcar style trolley on wheels that hits all the breweries in Longmont from noon to 9 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Riders buy tickets in advance and choose where they want to go and for how long. The trolley returns every hour to each spot and takes riders to their next destination. The trolley also does a VIP tour for Niwot and Gunbarrel breweries and is available for private charter groups on weekdays. The Trolley visits 300 Suns Brewing, Wibby Brewing, Pumphouse Brewery, Longs Peak Pub, Shoes & Brews, Grossen Bart Brewery, Lefthand Tap House, Skeye
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Brewing, Tasty Weasel, and, when it opens, St. Vrain Cidery. “The trolley really ties together the whole community of breweries in Longmont like never before,” says David Lewis. “As a native of Longmont, I love that I have a business that will promote our great town and our breweries. People really love the DING! DING! of the trolley bell. Another positive feedback from riders or ‘hoppers’ as we call them is how beautiful they find the interior design. We kept the inside original with wrought iron and oak benches and oak wood detail on the walls and ceiling.” The benefits of leaving the car parked and enjoying a sweet ride to a Longmont beer tour are obvious to riders, but how about for the brewers? Does it offer something that was really missing before? Ross Hagen, owner of Pumphouse Brewery, believes it does. “I’m quite
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certain this is a service that’s good for the brewers of Longmont,” he says. “It provides exposure to the taprooms, too, that may not otherwise get the visit from guests who need to perhaps choose just one, maybe two, places to visit on a given afternoon due to concerns over driving safety. And, if the beer you produce is your one calling card, this gets folks in the door to check it out.”
as well as some upcoming menu changes to keep things fresh. They’re celebrating their 20th anniversary
and, as Hagen puts it, are still “busting their butts” to be one of the top choices for Longmont diners and drinkers. So why not jump on the Brewhop Trolley this weekend and try some craft beer you might not have enjoyed before? Check out brewhoptrolley.com for schedules and tickets and connect with fellow riders on facebook. com/brewhoptrolley. For those wanting to get some exercise and enjoy beautiful Boulder County scenery, the Boulder Ale Trail is the perfect
Speaking of Pumphouse Brewery, tour patrons will love the refreshed patio with all new furniture (Photo courtesy of David Lewis/Brewhop Trolley.)
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Trail’s website states that the trail is relatively flat, meandering north and south along the foothills, rather than climbing up into them. The trail is long, but easily walkable for mildly fit adults. You can also bike the whole trail, though some segments are dirt or cinder path, and thus not well suited for skinny road-bike tires; mountain bikes and commuter bikes will do fine.
Beer tour by trolley. (Photo courtesy of David Lewis/Brewhop Trolley.)
way to get to a local brewery. After you walk or bike a couple miles, that cold beer has never tasted better!
tance of the trail. The Longmontto-Boulder (LoBo) Regional Trail is a 12-mile trail system that runs through Gunbarrel, Niwot, and open space properties connecting the City of Boulder with the City of Longmont. The trail connects to urban trail systems in Boulder and Longmont, passing by farmlands, open space, and rural subdivisions in-between. The Boulder Ale
Using the Boulder Ale Trail, you can visit Boulder Beer, Vision Quest, J. Wells, Asher Brewing, Avery Brewing, Finkel & Garf, New Planet (Gunbarrel), Vindication, Bootstrap Brewing (Niwot), Powder Keg Brewing (Niwot) and, Oskar Blues Homemade Liquids & Solids on Hover Road in Longmont. Sanitas Brewing on Frontier Avenue in Boulder, although slightly off the beaten path, is also included in the Trail stops.
The Trail is the brainchild of Martin Mapes, who seized on the idea after having enjoyed some tremendous walks intertwined with the pub culture in Scotland. The “What I hoped would happen is Boulder Ale Trail is, as seen on the that the idea of the Boulder Ale Trail’s website, an unofficial extension of The LoBo Trail, Boulder Ale Trail combines hikes or bikes with some beginning, ending, or pausing of the best craft brews in Boulder County. (Photos at 10 of Boulder County’s courtesy of Martin Mapes/Boulder Ale Trail.) best microbreweries that lie within easy walking dis-
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Trail would be noticed and appreciated by some other like-minded people, and that visitors to the area would be able to find it as a thing to do,” says Mapes. “What I love best about the Boulder Ale Trail is that it’s actually a trail. A lot of ‘ale trails’ are just maps of breweries, and you’re expected to get in your car to get from A to B. The Boulder Ale Trail is a real trail. It has a start and an end. You can walk, run, or bike it, but you can’t drive on it. I would love to see the trail extend further into Longmont and Boulder. But at the same time, I wouldn’t necessarily want to extend the trail arbitrarily, just to snag more breweries, especially if it involves adding roads with cars.”
trail for a year. Many other breweries have expressed interest and support as well. Bootstrap Brewing in Niwot is one of the great stops along the Trail. Owner Leslie Kaczeus is a big fan of the concept. “I think it’s fantastic that guests are able to enjoy a ride, get some
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Mapes says that four breweries - New Planet, Oskar Blues, J. Wells, and Boulder Beer - liked the idea well enough that they sponsored the exercise and reward themselves with a fresh, cold brew when they get here,“ she says. “We always have a full bike rack. Some ride on weekends, some ride their bikes to work and stop in on their way home as we’re a halfway point. We always hope that guests will take the time to ride around town and check out all the wonderful restaurants and shops July/August 2016
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“I never intended for the Boulder Ale Trail to be a drinking game,” urges Mapes. “I think the right way to use it is to choose an itinerary that suits your ambition and your time frame. For a quick ride from Longmont, ride to Bootstrap and back. For a longer ride, ride to Avery and back. Or to really spend some time outdoors, spend all day walking to Boulder, get a late lunch at Boulder Beer and take the BOLT back home. Enjoy the beer but don’t miss the owls, the prairie dogs, the redwing blackbirds, and the great views of the Front Range.” Check out boulderaletrail.org for all the details on the Trail, the beer, and opportunities for sponsorship.
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Anvil Distillery Wins Big at SIP Awards Competition The local craft distillery won Platinum for both Grumpy’s Vodka and Ironface Gin at the SIP event held in May in Newport Beach, California. Anvil was one of 462 entrants in the international competition. This is the second year the upstart distillery won Platinum for their Vodka which also earned them a Consumers’ Choice Award. That a new distillery with no legacy could place well - not just one, but two years in a row, is a testament to the quality of their product. Anvil is also recognized by the Breck-
enridge Craft Spirits Festival (Gold for Vodka, Silver for Gin), New York International Spirits Competition (Bronze for Gin, Best Gin Distillery in Colorado) and Denver International Spirits Competition (Silver for Vodka, Bronze for Gin). Anvil’s success can be attributed to the care taken during the creation of each small batch. From the sourcing of the non-GMO white corn from New Mexico, to the malted millet and barley from Colorado Malting Company, the purity of the ingredients matter. The botanicals for the gin are organic, carefully selected so that no chemicals are extracted during distillation. The water, from the St. Vrain River, is filtered four times. They even distill their own neutral grain spirits, so that they have control over every aspect of the final product. The results are a clean, sweet
and flavorful vodka, and a gin both lively and refreshing on the palette. Peter Grundy, Founder and Distiller, says, “Out of all the accolades we’ve received so far, the Platinum medals we’ve won at SIP are extremely rewarding for us, because it’s consumer-based. Then, to win Gold and Silver at Breckenridge where we were competing with many other Colorado distilleries, affirms our belief that we are creating exceptional quality Hand Crafted Spirits right here in Colorado.” Anvil Distillery is located at 117 S. Sunset St., Ste G1 in Longmont. Open for tours, tastings and cocktails, it is an inviting place for locals and visitors. Their spirits can be found in many liquor stores in Boulder County and throughout the Front Range. Visit anvildistillery.com for more information.
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Patrons raise a glass at The Boulder County Fair’s Farm to Table Dinner. (Photo courtesy Boulder County Fair/Kristen Boyer Photography)
Farm-to-Table menus have Plucked fresh from the ground, there’s nothing quite like washing away the dirt from today’s fresh picked zucchini—or tomorrow’s cherry tomatoes. Knowing where those fresh cucumbers come from before tossing ‘em into the summer salad continues to intrigue consumers while buying locally grown foods supports local farmers. While demand for locally grown food continues to show promise, it’s given rise to the farm-to-table dining experience—a concept that relies on locally sourced ingredients as a cornerstone for its success. Mark your calendars if you’re down with festive farm dinJuly/August 2016
become more and more common over the past few years, but these farm dinners take it one step fur-
daily horse races and the usual wares, like fresh blooms, vegetables and homemade pumpkin pie. While the livestock, farm equipment, and then “modern” necessities like the dairy churns, highlighted farm life.
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blows too hard, things don’t cook as fast.”
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That’s why Payne will braise the meats ahead of time in his restaurant kitchen.
FACTOID: October 12, 1869 was the first Boulder County Fair
To keep everything on schedule, Payne says planning ahead is the best way The Farm-to-Table dinner at the Boulder County Fair he knows how to features rustic al fresco dining. (Photo courtesy Boulder include the usual paintensure every farmCounty Fair/Kristen Boyer Photography) ings and photography, to-table event goes to the more traditional, off without a hitch. there’s an exhibit hall with local art.” like quilts, woodworking, Though, admittedly, and needlepoint. Plus, food items he says, no dinner is exactly perfect Local chef Tim Payne, owner of like canned goods, preserves and so it’s important to go with the flow Lyons-based Farmer Girl Commubaking, says Boldt. Call for artist and expect the unexpected. nity Bistro will be slicing and dicing entries costs $5, ends July 15. up locally grown meats, veggies and FEED all the trimmings for a dinner fit for The wildly popular dinner event Hungry for a live band, tantalizing farm-to-table enthusiasts. leaves people salivating for more farm fresh entrees and a dash of each year. Just imagine breaking bread while sitting on straw bales at a large harvest table, while soft lights dangle overhead. With a limited supply of tickets, Boldt says the dinner is a sellout each year.
While Payne is accustom to working in his commercial kitchen, he says the challenges that go with a farm to table dinner are not to be underestimated.
thought provoking entertainment? Catamounts theater company has teamed up with Lone Hawk Farm, in Longmont, to present a truly unique farm-to-table dining experience, known as FEED.
“The Ferris wheel is in the background with lots of ambiance,” says Boldt. “And just a parking lot away,
“The elements are a big deal,” says Payne. “I don’t have a gas stove, I use a Weber grill. And if the wind
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to rethink their experience as it relates to “the grind,” says Artistic Director Amanda Berg.
“We want the menu to represent what we are harvesting that week, then the chef will prepare the menu,” says Burton.
“Each dish Besides great is chosen to tasting, locally accompany produced foods, the perforand a chance mance. It’s all for a good belly intended to laugh among Lauren Schneider, a farm intern washes and preps spinach for a complement friends, the CSA pick-up. (Photo by Elise Oberliessen.) each other,” says dinner also serves Berg. “Each as a fundraiser for instead of the Apostles gathered at course is a pairthe arts. Tickets for the dinner cost the table, it’s more like friends and ing of three things, the dish, the $85. However, with a cash bar, strangers who gather for gab and drink and the performance,” says sales from wine and beer will be grub. Berg. given to Lyons Arts and Humanities Commission, says Burton. She The event is open to just 65 lucky As guests mingle during cocktail plans to host eleven dinners total, people, says Berg, and, at $125 per hour and wander about the farm, and expects to raise about $500 to person, it’s always a sellout. If you chef Hosea Rosenberg, a Top $800 per dinner, from the wine and go, cocktail hour begins at 6 p.m. Chef season five winner who runs beer sales. Boulder-based Black Belly, works GB CULINARY FARM feverishly to prepare the tantalizing Consequently, some of those DINNER AT LYONS four-course meal. proceeds will be earmarked for yet FARMETTE another event, Arts on the River, During the summer months, While no one would confirm ofhosted by Boulder County Arts Wednesdays at Lyons Farmette ferings on this year’s menu, the Alliance. Arts on The River will are no ordinary day of the week. surprise will be well worth the take place Aug. 28, from Noon to That’s because Betsy Burton, wait—judging from Chef Rosen5 p.m., at River Bend, 501, W. Main owner of the farm, hosts dinner. berg’s restaurant menu—with Street, in Lyons. Each week, 50 to 70 guests descend items like Hatch green chili posole, on Burton’s farm where they greet roasted broccoli and local grass-fed While glancing at creative works of the alpacas, before sitting down beef tartar. art, like sculpture, paintings, and for a three-course meal prepared jewelry, Arts on the River visitors by Chef Grant Buchanan, who This truly unique farm to table can feast their ears on unusual runs GB Culinary Concepts in experience will take place on Aug. music, like the Swedish inspired Longmont, a company that creates 28 at Lone Hawk Farm, at 6 p.m. stringed instrument, nyckelharpa, custom dining experiences using Each year, the event leaves people circa, 1350, and viola da gamba, locally sourced foods. hungry for more, says Berg, who from the late 15th century, says the receives lots of feedback from event’s Communications Director, The menu mystery continues, guests. Crystal Polis. because it all depends on Mother One guest equated the event to a feast akin to the last supper, but July/August 2016
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blunted flavor, that’s sign they’ve been plucked from the vine too soon, says Wyatt Barnes, owner of Red Wagon Farms in Longmont. That’s why Barnes refuses to sell produce to grocery store chains. To keep up with production, farmers are often forced to harvest produce before its ready, he says. “They’ve [many farmers] bred the flavor out of most vegetables in exchange for yield or disease resistance,” says Barnes. Instead, he makes a living by suppling produce at farmer’s markets, lo-
cal restaurants, and families in CSA, or community supported agriculture programs. Barnes also teams up with Meadow Lark Farms Dinners, a company who prepares farm to table meals right there on his, and many other local farms. The dinners have become so popular, to keep the peace, the only way to snag a $125 ticket, is through their online lottery system. “It’s become ridiculously popular, that’s why we’ve had to switch to a lottery,” says Barnes.
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Last year marked a first for the local art community. Arts Longmont and the Firehouse Art Center joined forces to put on a cooperative fundraiser. They brought together not just the two organizations, but local artists, farmers, and restaurateurs, as well. Joanne Kirves, the Executive Director for Arts Longmont, recalls one of her first planning sessions with Jessica Kooiman, Firehouse’s Executive Director. Someone asked what the ideal attendance would be. Dreaming big, she said she’d like to see 300 people there. Then, for the sake of being thorough, someone insisted on a max number. She and Kooiman agreed on 500, thinking there was no way they’d ever hit that. “Last year we sold out at 500,” Kirves said. With the event still more than 6 weeks away, there are only a handful of tickets left for this year. Which begs the question, July/August 2016
what is it about Fresh that’s struck such a deep cord with the local art community? “Really, the exciting thing about Fresh is bringing together two of Longmont’s art organizations,” Kirves said. “We’re reaching out to the same community, but we both have our niche.” Kirves and Kooiman spoke of the cooperative nature of the event, highlighting the complimentary ways their organizations enrich Longmont. “To me, it’s kind of personal,” Kooiman said. “The more art, the better.” Both organizations have a rich history within the community, and both have held successful fundraisers on their own in the past. But when it comes to Fresh, their combined efforts make it possible to pull off something greater than either could do on their own. That’s LongmontMagazine.com
due in part to the fact that shared resources simply go further, but there’s more to it. Kirves, Kooiman, the organizations they represent, and the volunteers, as well as the artists, farmers, and restaurant owners involved, all share an infectious passion. Talk to either Kirves or Kooiman about the event, and you’ll find yourself nodding and smiling. They share a deep conviction that this event and the programs it helps fund make Longmont a better place for everyone. And they obviously have fun doing it.
SO, WHAT EXACTLY IS ‘FRESH?’ “We started from the exhibit perspective,” Kooiman explained. “From the artist perspective.” To develop the exhibits for Fresh, Kooiman and Kirves match local artists up with local farms. “What we’ve tried to do this year is take the collaboration to a higher level,” Kooiman said. To accomplish that, artists are being challenged to work in pairs. Their goal is to
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capture stories of local farms and farmers, their history, and their motivations. People farm for a lot of different reasons, and the ageold task takes on a lot of different forms. When asked if it’s difficult to get farmers and artists to interact, Kirves said not at all. From her perspective, there’s a strong element of commonality between the two groups. Namely, passion for what they do. Farming is a unique sort of business that requires a great deal of creativity. Farmers have to “think outside the box” every bit as much as artists, she said. To help the farmers and artists get to know one another, there was a potluck dinner in late June.
The artists will take the farmers’ stories and run with them, creating art across several different mediums. The resulting works will be unveiled at both Arts Longmont and the Firehouse Art Center on Aug. 19 and will be on display through Sept. 25. These exhibits really capture the spirit of Fresh.
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The centerpiece of the entire effort will be on the evening of Aug.20 at the pavilion in Roosevelt Park. It promises to be an unforgettable experience full of amazing sights, sounds, and tastes.
Fresh is fun for all ages. (Photo courtesy Arts Longmont.)
Ten different chefs will be on hand, each with farm-to-table tastings. Five local breweries will be there, too. And if beer isn’t your thing, there will be wine, as well as a signature cocktail developed by Bin 46 just for the evening. Longmont Dairy will also be there with plenty of fresh lemonade. The night will include both silent and live auctions, allowing attendees the opportunity to leave with some art of their very own. Kirves also hinted that there are plans for some kind of “live art creation” as a part of the evening’s festivities. She didn’t give specifics, but said it’s “something that’s never been done before.” Additionally, the Silver Creek Fiddlers will be performing throughout the night. Sean Gaffner represents The Roost, one of the sponsoring restaurants. He’s a proud two-time participant who believes Fresh is a great event for everyone involved. “It basically boils down to putting local farms and artists and chefs on display,” he said. “Longmont is the right area to have this kind of event.” While Fresh is an amazing night of food, fun and artistic expression, it’s worth remembering that it’s also a fundraiser to support Arts Longmont and the Firehouse Art Center. As Kirves said, “This helps us raise 30 LONGMONT MAGAZINE
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money so we can do more of what we do.” Arts Longmont focuses primarily on supporting art education in the local school district by providing additional resources to teachers. “We want to make sure art is an integral part of a student’s education,” Kirves said. Through the Artist in Education program, local artists commit to 40 hours of classroom time working with students. This gives students a chance to watch an actual artist in action, and even be a part of the creative process. The program seeks to ensure that all students have meaningful, positive experiences with art during those foundational LongmontMagazine.com
The Firehouse Art Center focuses primarily on exhibits that feature local and regional artists, and also provides studio space for local artists. There are three resident artists working at Firehouse at all times. Recently, Firehouse added to that by carving out space for a fourth artist. The fourth artist will rotate, working a 10-week residency at the south gallery. This will give visitors a chance to observe an artist at work. Additionally, Firehouse has their own educational programs. For example, The Art of Possibility offers classes for adults that make use of art as a form of therapeutic expression. It’s an exciting, expanding program that has not only helped people work through difficult issues, but has produced some amazing works of art, as well. That’s just the tip of the iceberg of what these organizations do. Visit their websites, artslongmont.org and July/August 2016
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——— continued from page 33 “What we’re doing is something really old, rather than something new,” explained Brian Coppom, executive director of the Boulder County Farmers Markets, the nonprofit that operates the Boulder, Longmont and Union Station markets. “Only over the past 150 years have we been told we don’t need to know where our food comes from,” he said. “This message has had dramatic effects on our community, from childhood obesity to diabetes and heart disease.” Coppom and his colleagues are out
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Vendors often offer selections that may be hard to find elsewhere.
herbs, fruit and flowers; sellers of prepared foods, such as the Farmer Girl food truck or those who proffer espresso or dumplings; and those who sell packaged foods, such as salsa. Most summer weekends bring nearly 2,000 visitors, with more attending when peaches arrive mid-July. The market operates from April through November and features live music. In 1987, Boulder farmer John Ellis started the Boulder Farmers Market with six other farmers. This was after years of operating a roadside stand at his father’s farm. “We used to sell pumpkins, sweet corn. You would put the money in the can and take your vegetables,” he recalled. Two years later Ellis and 11 other farmers opened the Longmont Farmers Market in downtown Longmont. “We’ve moved about seven times in about 27 years,” he said. “But it’s always been about supporting the farmer, that was why we started.” Ellis sells plums, peaches and cherries from a farm he co-owns in Palisade, plus compost, rhubarb, jam and flour he grinds from his farm in Longmont. Unlike the majority of markets in July/August 2016
the U.S., the Boulder County Farmers Markets are “growers only,” which means “only what is grown or raised by the farmer is allowed to be sold,” said Coppom. Thus the Longmont Farmers Market is vital to the economic success of its farmers, most of whom are located within 30 miles of the Boulder fairgrounds. Those who come from outside Boulder County may sell goods that do not grow well in Boulder or Longmont, such as peaches and apples. Without income from the market, Ellis said, “A lot of the farmers who sell at the market, especially the new ones who started in the past 20 years, never would have been able to farm in Boulder County or even nearby because the price of the land is expensive.” John Skaggs, director of sales and marketing at Haystack Mountain Goat Cheeses, which sells at the market, said the LongmontMagazine.com
Mark Guttridge of Ollin Farms in Longmont sells more than three dozen types of vegetables, from artichokes to kale and edamame. He said, “We participate in the market because our goal in starting the farm was to increase the access of nutritious full-flavored food to local residents.” The market is also a boon to the Longmont economy and has helped establish or expand several businesses. The company, Justin’s, first sold its nut butters at the market and was recently acquired for $286 million. Noosa Yogurt similarly debuted at the market and is now stocked nationwide. “The farmers market is an incubator for the natural foods market,” Coppom said, with Boulder County
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success and longevity to the supportive, open-minded, passionate local food enthusiasts that shop at the Boulder County Farmers Markets.” The market esteems the chef as well as the farmer, with designated parking spots for restaurateurs and a premium on the opportunity to engage with fellow chefs and purchase locally grown and raised cooking ingredients. The Longmont market hosts occasional celebrations of seasonal foods, such as Tomato Day on Aug. 13, slated to include cooking demonstrations, tomato-based food products for sale, face painting and of course, heaps of tomatoes. Dan Tulenko provides music and entertainment while playing his accordion at the Longmont Farmers Market.
being “the Silicon Valley of natural foods.” Haystack Mountain Goat Cheeses not only launched at the market but is one of the founding vendors. Today the company is Colorado’s oldest and most awarded cheesemaker. Skaggs said, “We owe a great deal of our
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Part of intentional cooking and eating is the organic debate. The Longmont Farmers Market is “agnostic to the growing method,” said Coppom. “We focus on the local farmer and let people make their own choices.” Some of the farmers at the market sell certified organic goods, while others offer organic produce sans the certification. Still others use conventional herbicides and pesticides. Not everyone at the market specializes in food. Cindy Jones, a market grower and owner of Colorado Aromatics, sells skin care products made with more than 30 different types of herbs, including lavender, calendula, and lemon balm, which she and her husband cultivate on their farm north of Longmont. Jones said, “We want (people) to think beyond food and see that agriculture is necessary for not only food, but medicine, active ingredients, flowers, crafts and so much more.” She and her husband pitch a farm-to-skin, as well as a farm-to-table, perspective. Children at the market may enjoy food samples and a play area sponsored by The Family Garden, a Longmont nonprofit that provides parenting and family resources. Depending on the week, kids can craft, make a snack or sift seeds in huge bins. “We’ve tried to keep the Longmont Farmers Market family-focused, a place everyone can enjoy their time,” Coppom said. “This is a place where you can match your values with the values of those who grow the food.” Visit bcfm.org for a list of vendors and a map.
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FOOD
BY A MARTIN for LONGMONT MAGAZINE
THE LOCAL natural foods industry is booming. Boulder County and the surrounding area is home to well-known national brands, like Fiona’s Natural Foods, and Madhava Sweetners as well as dozens of smaller operations. Natural grocers are popping up everywhere. Already there’s no shortage of retailers for natural products, and there’s even a Whole Foods coming to the new Village at the Peaks mall.
future of natural foods, she said, “I think it’s a trend that’s going nationwide.”
Eliza Marks is the Marketing Manager for Lucky’s Market, one of the local stores. When asked about the
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WHAT ARE NATURAL FOODS? Marks certainly appears to be correct, which begs a painfully basic question. What does it mean when the word “natural” is splashed across a food label?
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Heidi Quince, the owner of Simply Bulk, said, “I don’t think there are any strict guidelines around using the term ‘all natural.’” She’s right. In fact, according to the FDA’s own website, the agency “has not developed a definition for use of the term natural or its derivatives.” The general consensus among serious enthusiasts is that natural foods are, in Quince’s words, “minimally processed.” Said another way, we’re talking about products with simpler
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in-store offerings. Finally, buying natural typically means supporting local business. Even large national chains frequently work with local farmers to secure the best available produce, meat, and dried goods. If you want to support the local economy, buying natural foods is one way to do it.
Natural Grocers offers health coaches to help customers decipher the world of food labeling. (Photo courtesy Heidi Quince/Simply Bulk.)
source ingredients that don’t include any kind of genetic modification and are often organic. WHY NATURAL FOODS? As for the reasons people prefer minimally processed foods, the motivations for going natural vary. Kim Ruzicka is the Nutritional Health Coach Regional Manager for Natural Grocers. She oversees a team of people who work directly with customers interested in moving toward a natural diet. Her take on what propels folks toward natural foods makes a great deal of sense. “I don’t think there’s one driving force,” she said. Ruzicka went on to list several important factors. First, it’s widely believed that natural and organic foods are simply healthier. That makes sense, and it fits well with the Colorado mindset to be healthfocused. There are environmental concerns, as well. Processed foods tend to 38 LONGMONT MAGAZINE
require more resources for production and packaging than natural foods. One study even suggests that “a return to traditional farming can help reduce energy consumption in the US food system by 50 percent.” Stores like Simply Bulk certainly help curb the environmental impact of food production. While large, prepackaged options are available, customers also have the option to bring in their own reusable containers for standard dried goods, like flours, sugars, nuts, dried fruit, soap, and even pet food. Given the amount of food packaging that ends up in landfills, that can make a significant difference. Many devotees would also argue that natural foods taste better. Marks said the quality tends to be higher, describing natural foods as “more gourmet.” In fact, all three of the representatives for natural foods stores interviewed for this article talked about high standards of quality when it comes to their LongmontMagazine.com
TRANSITIONING TO NATURAL Unfortunately, making the move to buying natural foods can be challenging, at least at first. Remember, when a label claims a product is “all natural” that doesn’t necessarily mean anything specific. Quince is candid about what it takes to make the switch to natural foods. “It’s a lot of awareness and education,” she said. Because the term “natural” is so subjective, people draw the line at different places. The burden is very much on the individual consumer to decide what natural means to them. You’ll also have to change the way you shop. Buying natural means actually reading food labels. Before you chuck a jar of salsa into your shopping cart or snag a cut of meat, you’ll need to read the fine print. On the upside, there are solid resources at hand to help out. Marks makes this suggestion: “Go to a small natural food store.” She says smaller stores often encourage better interaction between employees and customers. Ruzicka’s store, Natural Grocers, even has Nutritional Health Coaches on staff in each store. Their entire job is to work with cusJuly/August 2016
tomers, up to and including actually walking through the store and helping find products that match the customer’s dietary goals. Natural Grocers also offers free classes on topics like food quality, reading labels, and natural cooking. As Ruzicka said, “We really encourage our customers to not just be food consumers, but what we call ‘food citizens.’” That means helping customers become informed, aware participants in their food choices. THE SAME TEAM One of the encouraging things about the natural foods shift is its communal
nature. Sure, each of the stores interviewed for this article is in competition with the other two. All three are great options for buying natural, and all three would be happy to have you as a customer. But not once did any of them say anything disparaging about the competition. There’s a sense in which they’re all on the same team because they share a common purpose. The hope is for healthier, fitter people who make better buying choices, both for themselves and for the planet. “That’s the ultimate goal,” Ruzicka said.
Simply Bulk focuses on natural, local products as well as keeping as much packaging as possible out of landfills. (Phil Wegener/ Longmont Magazine)
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The Longmont location rejoins the “family” this year as Smokin’ Dave’s BBQ & Taphouse and is still in the process of introducing itself. “Many customers have said they thought this was a hotel restaurant. Some were driving to Lyons to eat our barbecue. Now they’re meeting their friends here,” he said. The Best Western Plus Plaza Hotel is still located next door but the restaurant is a separate business.
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Atmosphere is a big part of the charm at Smokin’ Daves.
Rest assured that the classic menu including smoked pork butt, beef brisket, house sausage, chicken, St. Louis-style pork ribs and beef short ribs remains the same … except for one eagerly anticipated addition. “We are finally going to do mac n’ cheese, which most barbecue places have. I haven’t served it at Smokin’ Dave’s until now because I wanted to get the taste just right,” he said. The creamy crumb-topped mac n’ cheese comes in two versions: Regular and an “adult” version mixed with smoked bacon bits and roasted green chilies. Oehlman grew up virtually barbecue-free in Los Angeles but spent many years working in the restaurant industry. When he and his wife, Cat, were opening the first Smokin’ Dave’s BBQ in Estes Park in 2007, some serious research was required. “We tried barbecue in Texas, the Carolinas, Georgia and then on to Memphis and K.C. I was surprised at how much bad barbecue there was, but I fell in love with the stories. Barbecue isn’t a cuisine, it’s a lifestyle,” he said 42 LONGMONT MAGAZINE
“We’re a mom and pop business that’s here for the community.” To ensure fresh barbecue, Oehlman installed a smoker in each location that uses hickory and cherry chips. He also works in each kitchen one day a week to make sure everything is made according to the recipes. The four original Smokin’ Dave’s barbecue sauces created after that roadtrip represent the major barbecue styles of the United States. The most popular sauce is the Sweet Original - a bit of Kansas City and Memphis in a sweet sauce. The Texas-style Tangy Sauce is less sweet with a hint of heat; Papa’s Spicy Sauce gets an extra kick with the addition of smoky chipotle peppers in adobo. The made-forpulled-pork Carolina Sweet Mustard is a lighter sauce with a nice sweet and sour balance. Smokin’ Dave’s most popular side LongmontMagazine.com
dish (for now) is BBQ baked beans infused with the tasty trimmings from all the smoked meats. When it came to cornbread, he chose the moist, slightly sweet variety. “For our Southern corn bake we mix corn, three cheeses and some of our cornbread mix so it puffs up a little like a soufflé or pudding,” Oehlman said. Other side dish selections are spiced apples, collard greens, potato salad, and red beans and rice with smoked ham hocks. One appropriately named platter allows diners to taste almost everything on the barbecue side of the menu. The Big Kahuna Belly Buster brings the table a full rack St. Louis ribs, a whole smoked chicken, one-half pound each of brisket and pulled pork, four large sides and cornbread. That’s enough to satisfy four to six people, depending on their barbecue capacity. For the busy business lunches Monday through Friday, choices include ale and cheese soup, a wild salmon Reuben sandwich on marble rye, or a fried catfish (or fried crawfish) salad with greens, cranberries, cucumbers, tomatoes and onion straws. July/August 2016
breasts and sliced portabello mushrooms sautéed in Marsala wine sauce.
A peaceful patio awaits outdoor diners.
For a late brunch (since Smokin’ Dave’s doesn’t do breakfast), regulars order the Egger-iffic Burger served open face smothered with sausage gravy, chicken-fried bacon, cheddar and a fried egg.
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It would be enough to have good smoked meats, but Smokin’ Dave’s large menu also boasts steakhouse favorites thanks to Oehlman’s previous life working in restaurants. That’s how you find real chicken Marsala on the menu: two chicken
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Weekend nights are packed with couples enjoying aged sirloin and ribeye steaks, hand-battered cod and chips and chicken-fried sirloin steaks. Even the beef and pork meatloaf is upgraded with Italian sausage and smoked cheddar and dished with a portabello cream sauce and smashed potatoes.
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Smoked prime rib is available only on Friday nights and typically sells out early.
sisted. All the meal-enders including apple cobbler, brownies and bread pudding with dark chocolate and pecans, are baked in-house. The chocolate peanut butter pie is just as seriously yummy as it sounds. The old-fashioned pecan pie combines lots of nut halves, butter, eggs, cream and just enough Kentucky bourbon in a flaky crust.
Each Smokin’ Dave’s location features brews on tap from the community. Familiar ales from just down the street range from Left Hand Brewing Co. to Wibby Brewing and Oskar Blues. “Beer and barbecue is a match made in heaven but you have to find the right style to go with it,” he said. Brisket sliders, skillet mushrooms, smoked chicken wings, onion rings, deep-fried kosher spears and other game-time, beer-friendly necessities are always available. Desserts are just as important as the barbecue sauces, Oehlman in-
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Since House of Q started serving folks in Longmont the restaurant has established strong connections with the city and numerous families. “We’re a mom and pop business that’s here for the community. We love supporting the high school teams, the humane society and the arts groups,” he said.
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Habitat for Humanity of the St. Vrain Valley has grown considerably since they built their first home in 1988. Back then, the group was building an average of one home a year. This year, they hope to complete eight.
between $22 thousand and $44 thousand a year. “These are families that would never otherwise be able to go to a traditional financial institution alone for a mortgage,” Lovell says.’
The houses built by Habitat for Humanity “We started out in 1988 as very of the St. Vrain Valley are three bedroom, much a volunteer organization with one-and-a-half bathroom townhomes. some very insightful folks that really The homes are sold to the families for believed in this $145 thousand crazy idea of dollars, a cost that building homes BY EMMA CASTLEBERRY for accounts for the in partnership LONGMONT MAGAZINE land, the materials, with people,” and the professional says John staff time. Lovell, Director of Development at Habitat for “What I think makes us and every other Humanity of the St. Vrain Valley. Habitat unique is that our families are not “given” homes,” says Lovell. “They, Habitat is the only organization in fact, will pay an affordable mortgage in the St. Vrain Valley the offers back to Habitat that is in turn reinvested affordable home ownership, with for more homes. Our homeowners are emphasis on that last word. helping to build the next generation of homes.” “We look at the need for housing as kind of a spectrum, from those that There is a rigorous selection process for are truly homeless, through transithose who receive a Habitat for Humantional housing, through rental housity home. Habitat hosts a homeowner ing, and then ultimately into home orientation two or three times each year. ownership,” Lovell says. Prospective individuals and families are Habitat serves families earning July/August 2016
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“Affordable housing is a critical issue here in our community” is housing need. “We define that as people that are paying in excess of 30 percent of their income for housing costs,” says Lovell. “In fact, most of our families are paying 50 percent or more of their income prior to coming to our program.” Other factors that help Habitat assess a family’s housing need are safety issues, such
as a living situation with no heat or no egress windows, and overcrowding. The second element of the threepart assessment is the ability to pay. “They have to have a steady income,” says Lovell. “That would obviously imply that they are employed. Their debt has to be under control. It doesn’t mean they have no debt, but they’ve figured out how to manage their money.” This part of the process disqualifies many people interested in a Habitat home, but those people often return and get approval once they have their debt under control.
Vicki Reyes and her daughter are the most recent participants in St. Vrain Habitat’s home building program. (Photo courtesy of Habitat for Humanity of the St. Vrain Valley)
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The third and final part of Habitat’s assessment is a willingness to partner.
This idea was inspired by a similar project completed by the Fort Collins Habitat for Humanity. AmeriCorps VISTA Veronica Jones decided to try the same project in the St. Vrain Valley.
“Our families will put in 250 and 500 hours of sweat equity on their home,” says Lovell. “A single individual would do 250 hours of sweat equity and a couple would do 500 hours.”
“We set three broad guidelines,” Jones says. “We wanted [the breweries] to come out and build with us for a day. We decided as a group that we wanted to do a build collaborative, which will be Oktoberfest in the fall. The third thing was do what you can: maybe a fundraising event, maybe a week where a portion of your funds go to the home.”
In addition to these three elements, anyone who receives a Habitat for Humanity home must be a legal resident of the US and have lived or worked in the St. Vrain Valley for at least a year. Lovell said over 100 people attended Habitat’s last homeowner orientation and the organization only had three available homes. “Affordable housing is a critical issue here in our community,” Lovell said. “We can only build as fast as we can gain volunteers and funding to do that work.” Vicky Reyes was one of the lucky few who made it through this selection process. Reyes is a Licensed Practical Nurse and single mother to her 5-year-old daughter, Viktoria. “I decided to apply for a Habitat home because at the time I was graduating the Family Self Sufficiency Program, so I basically needed somewhere to go,” Reyes says. “I really can’t afford home mortgages right now in Boulder County, being a single mother. I decided to apply and see where it was going to go. I was blessed that I got selected.” For Reyes, the best part about her Habitat home will be stability for her and her daughter. 48 LONGMONT MAGAZINE
The House That Beer Built brings together nine breweries and Habitat in giving back to the community. (Photo courtesy of Habitat for Humanity of the St. Vrain Valley)
“I am really excited that my daughter will not have to move again,” she says. “We’ve moved about three times and she is only five and she remembers it and hates moving. I’m glad I’m going to be able to be in the same neighborhood. She’s going to be able to build friendships and relationships with our neighbors and go to the same school through elementary and middle school.” The home that the Reyes family will help build and eventually purchase is a special Habitat for Humanity of the St. Vrain Valley project called The House that Beer Built. Habitat is teaming up with nine local breweries to raise the funds for the Reyes’ new home through fundraisers and collaborative build days. LongmontMagazine.com
One participating brewery, Oskar Blues, raised money for the event by creating a special menu served in all four of their restaurants and donating a portion of their sales over 10 days in April.
“It’s something that we like doing anyways, getting our employees involved and helping out in the community, so the project just resonated for a variety of reasons,” says Diana Ralston, Director of Sponsorship at Oskar Blues. Shoes and Brews will also be participating in the project with a donation-based 5K run this summer. Ashlee Anderson, co-owner and manager at Shoes and Brews, was excited to collaborate with Habitat and other breweries. “Anything that allows us to help the community that we’re part of is something that we’re going to be interested in,” she says. July/August 2016
Wibby Brewing also held and event in support of The House that Beer Built called Lagers and Lumber, on July 2 in partnership with Rockfan Entertainment. Beer was served from almost all of the breweries that are participating in The House that Beer Built project and a portion of beer sales went to the cause. “It’s pretty darn cool that everybody (was) willing to come out that day and contribute to that event...for the overall project,” says Ted Risk, cofounder of Wibby Brewing. “We’re trying to make this a huge effort that leads to us being able to write a big check for Habitat for the cause.” Left Hand Brewing, in addition to serving their beer at the Lagers and Lumber event, has assigned Habi-
tat as a partial beneficiary of their Oktoberfest event held at Roosevelt Park in September. Joshua Goldberg, Left Hand’s Community and Events Manager, says the community is really the driving force behind this project. “Really, the members of our com-
munity do the work,” he says. “It’s really the folks who are coming out, that are buying the pints and making the donation at the door that is really building this home. It’s really The House that Longmont Built. I think that’s something that we should all be proud of.”
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ARE YOU GETTING TIRED OF THE SAME OLD WORKOUT? All those bench presses, crunches and chin-ups may keep you toned, but they don’t do squat for your motivation. Maybe it’s time to mix it up a bit and explore your inner Ninja.
Warrior Playground is the creation of Sam Banola, owner of the adjoining Grit Fitness center at 2415 Wedgewood Ave. The center reopened in January with the new Grit name, more classes and new equipment. Banola says he chose the Grit branding in homage to the determination that the residents of Lyons and Longmont showed in recovering from the 2013 floods. It also applies to physical training, of having the determination to persevere, he says.
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work at your own pace. The Warrior Playground is always supervised during open sessions. Despite all the serious talk about “challenges” and such, you have to admit there’s a fun factor at work here, too. And where’s there’s fun, there are kids – and Kid Warriors. Longmont’s Eagle Crest Elementary School has begun adding ninja-inspired features to its PE classes, with the initial help of real American Ninja Warrior star Paul Kasemir (Longmont Magazine, Spring 2014). Youth Warrior Classes are offered for kids 8 to 12 years of age at Warrior Playground.
rock climbing, boxing. It just depended on how I wanted to challenge myself at the time. Now my challenge is creating Warrior Playground,” Banola says.
Before anyone gets to bust a move on the playground, they must first take a few classes to learn how to use the equipment safely. Once you get the green light, you can
Warrior Playground offers popular classes for kids, teens and adults, and it’s a fun way for the whole family to (literally) hang out together. Many obstacles have been designed to be modified for kids’ use, and color-coded routes help
The large open area next to Grit Fitness—an actual former playground—was like a blank slate calling to Banola. “I realized that I had the opportunity to build this from the ground up. There are a lot of people training for Tough Mudder, Spartan races and other fitness challenges, and I want them to have a facility where they can prep for their event.” Banola says that he couldn’t find anywhere to train for his first obstacle course race. “And finding a place where you can practice throwing a spear at a target isn’t easy,” he laughs. Construction on the new Warrior Playground began in January and a grand opening on April 23 drew a huge turnout of weekend warriors. Climbing walls and other obstacles are tough but fun training for kids and parents alike.
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Ninja Athlete Association (UNAA). Working with local gyms across the nation, UNAA has formalized the “citizens’ ninja” movement and offers an alternative to the reality television approach of American Ninja Warrior. “UNAA competitions are purely based on athleticism and performance. And they’re starting to offer some decent prize money, too,” Banola explains.
Fitness trainer Alison Zemanek, founder and owner of BreakAway Cycle & Strength in Longmont, says that obstacle training has benefits for all ages. “No one goes in a master, but with consistency, you begin to notice your grip and your upper body strength improving. Once that happens, there’s the challenge of learning technique and coordination. Then, you move on to improve your efficiency and speed. It never gets boring and you’re always improving in one way or another.”
Warrior Playground’s UNAA event brought in over 50 participants. The top three winners in the Kids and Teens group and the top 10 adults earned the right to advance to this year’s national American Ninja Warrior inspired courses make fitness goals feel championships in less like work. August. The regional event also helped Warrior Playground create their members to “train like an name recognition athlete.” These types of trainamong a larger audience of citizen ing are perfect for attaining peak Obstacle workouts can be a learnathletes. Several American Ninja performance on any terrain. ing moment for families, she says. Warrior competitors have trained “What a great example we set as here, including one who was comZemanek names the Salmon Ladparents when we are brave enough ing through Colorado on his way der, Warped Wall and rope swing to learn something new, even if to the big Las Vegas competition as her personal favorite Warrior we risk looking a bit foolish in the and show. Playground obstacles. “We loved process. We are showing our chilthe Flying Pull-Up Bar so much dren that being active and strong Warrior Playground and other that we built one in our backyard!” is not only for them, but also for community ninjas will be launchshe says. their middle-aged parents.” ing a league in the fall for one-onBreakAway Cycle & Strength offers indoor cycling, suspension training, Kettlebell and BarreStrength classes and teaches July/August 2016
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Hot Time, Summer in The City Here it is, the hottest part of our year. How can you help your plants get through it? How about you, too? Ahhh, water! ..... Apply below the foliage, and in the morning, to avoid favoring disease and pest development. Water 8-12” deep to push roots down and increase drought tolerance. You’ll need to water less often!! Mulch at 4” deep will conserve moisture and reduce weeds. Watch your containers too for water.
Fertilize in late July or early August. Then cut back on watering and fertilizing to help harden plants off and improve winter survival. Use only Root Stimulator in September. Can you plant now?? Can you move plants now? Absolutely! But carefully! Try to plant
or move them on a cloudy day, or in the evening. Then “baby” them. Always dig as big a root ball as possible when moving a plant, and cut back the foliage to reduce shock. Also plant your cool-season vegetable crops for a bountiful fall harvest. Divide bearded irises. What else should I do?
Dead-heading is removing spent flowers down to an inconspicuous point so no sticks show. Pinch mums and asters a few inches below any buds that have formed, right above a leaf. Clean your seed-starting supplies, and store them for next year. As always, keep it fun!
Knock off these tasks a bit at a time in the cool of the evening, with an iced tea and shaded chair nearby. Enjoy the results of your work, smell the roses, listen to the birds, watch squirrels. You’ve done well!
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LONGS PEAK HOSPITAL BY EMMA CASTLEBERRY for LONGMONT MAGAZINE
Citizens of Longmont and the surrounding communities will be able to access health care closer to home with the addition of a new hospital at the northwest corner of Highway 119 and County Line Road 1. UCHealth broke ground on Longs Peak Hospital a few months ago and the facility is scheduled to open in 2017. While this spring’s rain and snow has slightly slowed the construction, the project is still on schedule, says Longs Peak Hospital CEO Dan Robinson. “We’re trying to get clarity on an exact opening date, but weather has certainly been an impact,” Rob-
NEW HOSPITAL to offer advanced health care closer to home
UCHealth Longs Peak Hospital in Longmont, shown in this rendering, is slated to open in 2017. (Image courtesy of UCHealth.)
inson says. “We hope to be able to make up time in the next few months.” The 212,300 square foot facility will feature 53 inpatient beds, an intensive care unit, a surgery center, a Level III trauma center and emergency department, a heliport for emergency transfers, a 24-hour pharmacy, and advanced cardiac services. Longs Peak Hospital will also offer services that are new to the
Longmont area, such as advanced neurological care, advanced orthopedic surgeries, less invasive sinus surgeries, implantable defibrillators, bariatric surgery, vascular surgery, and an enhanced birthing center. The birthing center will have the ability to care for babies born at 32 weeks. Right now, women in the Longmont area with complicated births requiring delivery before 34 weeks have to travel outside of Longmont for care. Other services new to the
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——— continued from page 59 development activity in the surrounding area of the hospital that promises to bring more jobs, more amenities, more services and more housing that is in great need here in Longmont,” Erickson said at the ceremony.
Dr. Sean Manion, the medical director at UCHealth Longmont Clinic, talks about how UCHealth Longs Peak Hospital will expand upon Longmont Clinic’s longtime commitment to provide patients with quality health care. (Photo by Joel Blocker, for UCHealth.)
Longmont area include endoscopic ultrasound, a tool used to diagnose gastrointestinal and lung disease, and advanced TeleHealth services, including TelePsych care for psychiatric consultations. Jessica Erickson, CEO of Longmont Economic Development Partnership, shared some numbers about the hospital at the May 18 groundbreaking ceremony. The estimated cost of Longs Peak Hospital is between $185 and $190
million. Thirty million of this budget is allotted for construction job payroll and benefits and $1.2 million will be spent in the Longmont area for construction materials and services. The annual payroll for the hospital when it opens is estimated at $13 million. After the hospital is built, Erickson anticipates a $4 million increase in local spending each year. “We’re already seeing evidence of this in increased interest and
The hospital is funded by UCHealth, a health system which currently includes 6 hospitals: the Colorado Health Medical Group, Medical Center of the Rockies, Memorial Hospital Central, Memorial Hospital North, Poudre Valley Hospital, and University of Colorado Hospital. In 2015, UCHealth employed over 15,000 individuals, delivered over 11,000 babies, and completed over 60,000 surgeries. The hospital’s construction is a result of direct feedback from the community and physicians. “In January of 2015, the Longmont Clinic joined UCHealth as employed physicians and we started talking to them about what they believed the community needed in terms of advanced healthcare services,” CEO Robinson says. “We also had several focus groups and
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seeking LEED certification on the new hospital. “Our objective is to build the hospital with sustainability and protecting our environment in mind, which means we follow LEED requirements as we build,” says Robinson.
From left, Longmont Clinic medical director Sean Manion, Longmont Economic Development Partnership CEO Jessica Erickson, UCHealth CEO Elizabeth Concordia, UCHealth Longs Peak Hospital CEO Dan Robinson, Longmont Mayor Dennis Coombs, UCHealth vice president of facilities Sean Menogan and Haselden Construction president Byron Haselden shovel dirt May 18 at the official groundbreaking for the new hospital being built in Longmont. (Photo by Joel Blocker, for UCHealth.)
meetings with community leaders to understand the needs of Longmont as well as the surrounding communities.” UCHealth projects the region of Longmont, Niwot and Firestone to grow 6 percent by 2020, from a current population of 125,000 people to a population of 132,500 people. They expect an even greater increase of 19 percent growth in the Erie, Frederick, and Dacono region.
ing a new facility.” The general contractor for the project is Haselden Construction. They are supported by Affiliated Engineers Inc., BHA Design, Inc., JVA Consulting Engineers, Project One Integrated Services, and WHR Architects. The team is using highly sustainable building materials and
The construction of the hospital has brought over 500 construction jobs to the community and upon opening will employ 250 new, permanent positions, for which hiring has already begun. “I have hired the senior executive team that begins work in July,” says Robinson. “From this point forward, we’ll continue hiring leaders in all the respective clinical areas. We want to be ready to go two months out to make sure that we get the hospital properly commissioned, satisfy all the regulatory requirements, and to be fully prepared to meet the needs of the citizens of Longmont and surrounding communities.”
Robinson says that UCHealth also became aware that a significant number of Longmont citizens were seeking healthcare outside of the Longmont area. “During 2015, we had over 1000 patients that were admitted for services at Medical Center of the Rockies or University of Colorado Hospital in Aurora,” Robinson says. “It was a clear message that UCHealth could provide advanced services closer to home by build62 LONGMONT MAGAZINE
Dan Robinson is the CEO of Longs Peak Hospital in Longmont. (Photo by Joel Blocker, for UCHealth)
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LONGMONT HEALING ARTS FAIRE Why not relax and pamper yourself or someone you know with a massage, a clearing, a reading, and a healing? The Healing Arts Faire is the place to experience an enlightening and inspirational day to rejuvenate from day-to-day stresses. Space is limited to a small group of practitioners, and the services may vary each month. Experience readings from a juried selection of readers. Explore alternative choices in taking care of your body, mind, spirit and the environment: • Spiritual Liaison • Shamanic Healings • Guardian Angels • Chair Massage • Palm, Tarot, Astrology and Intui-
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tive Readings • Animal Communication • Spiritual Healings and Clearings • Psychics, Mediums and Clairvoyants • Cranial Sacral Massage and several other intuitive arts. These Faires are supported by and held at the locally owned Kay Carol & Priscila (KCP) Gallery, where you can shop for many creative crafts and artisan works. Find crystals, gemstones, handmade jewelry, new age art, ceramics, music, paintings, metal art, photos, sculptures and many other crafted creations and monthly classes or workshops from more than 40 local artists. The Healing Arts Faire is held the
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Complementary, Alternative, and Integrative Medicine BY JUDY FINMAN for LONGMONT MAGAZINE
Herbal therapies and acupuncture can be used as part of a comprehensive health management plan. The words “complementary,” “alternative,” and “integrative,” are often used interchangeably to describe health care approaches developed outside of mainstream Western, or conventional, medicine. But the three terms have different meanings. The National Center for CompleJuly/August 2016
mentary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) is the Federal Government’s lead agency for scientific research on complementary and integrative health approaches. They sort out the definitions: If a non-mainstream practice is used together with conventional medicine, it’s considered “complementary.” If a non-mainstream practice is used in place of conventional medicine, it’s considered “alternative.” There are many definitions of “integrative” health care, but all involve bringing conventional and complementary approaches together in a coordinated way. LongmontMagazine.com
Following are some Longmont resources that feature these health care approaches.
CHINESE MEDICINE CLINIC 385 Main Street, Unit D Longmont, 303.834.9188 thechinesemedicineclinic.com The Chinese Medicine Clinic is a comprehensive Longmont acupuncture and Chinese medicine center. Family owned and operated, and with over 35 years combined experience, its expert team provides highly effective—yet natural—preventative healthcare solutions and treats chronic and acute health conditions. They offer acupuncture, sports acupuncture, Chinese herbs, Chinese nutritional therapy, Qigong and Tai Chi classes, and medical Qigong and are experts in women’s health, pain management, sports medicine, digestive and sleep problems, autoimmune condi-
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tions, and more. The clinic offers a wide variety of Chinese medicine services, and is in-network with several health insurance plans for acupuncture. According to clinic founder J. Hadyn Peacock, L.Ac., acupuncturist and herbalist, “The Chinese Medicine Clinic is a general practice, but some of the more common reasons people seek out the clinic are women’s health, including everything from fertility to menopausal symptoms; and pain conditions related to sports, injury or aging; and stress, digestive conditions and autoimmune.” Peacock holds a B.S. in both Philosophy and Music Theory and a Master of Science in Oriental
Medicine. He is a licensed acupuncturist in Colorado and is also board certified as a Diplomate of Oriental Medicine by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. “Our practice spends a lot of time helping educate our clients how health imbalances occur and what can be done naturally to preserve health and maintain a high quality of life. There are some conditions that are better treated with Chinese Medicine and others that are better treated with Western Medicine. We try to be smart and do what is practical for our clients without bias to one form of medicine over the other. We refer when we need to, but also have western doctors that refer to us as well.
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ALTERNATIVE FAMILY MEDICINE & CHIROPRACTIC 1260 South Hover Road, Suite D Longmont, 303.652.0900 altfammed.com Dr. Ann-Marie Barter, D.C., Doctor of Chiropractic, performs chiropractic care and specializes in treating all ages, ranging from pediatric patients to geriatric patients. She realizes these age groups not only need the physical care but also emotional and nutritional care. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive health care to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. “I look at the whole person,” she says. For example, she believes that Functional Blood Chemistry is the most effective, efficient, and affordable way to analyze the degree of health or disease [through] your blood. “Using a comprehensive blood chemistry panel will provide us with results to evaluate your blood sugar, thyroid, cardiovascular system, renal function, gut integrity, liver health, and much July/August 2016
Chiropractic treatment is often used as an integral component in the management of chronic pain and other conditions. more. This is different than the traditional medical model which is focused on disease management versus looking at a narrower reference range to focus on disease prevention.” When it comes to chiropractic care, Dr. Barter provides advanced spinal correction and chiropractic adjustments utilizing “state of the art” chiropractic techniques. She not only focuses on the spine but also specializes in extremity adjusting. She has had years of training, expertise and experience helping patients get out of pain and also eliminating chronic conditions. She helps her patients get relief from chronic and acute neck pain, headaches, back pain, TMJ, extremity LongmontMagazine.com
“I always want to do what’s best for each patient. I work with M.D.s all day long. They’re looking at different things than I am. Everything should be collaborative. It’s not either alternative or medical. You need both. Everyone has their specialty. People need to know they have options. Integrative care considers what is best for the patient.”
PROSPECT APOTHECARY 2030 Ionosphere Street Suite A, Longmont 303.772.1551 prospectapothecary.com This family-owned small business has been serving the Longmont community since 1992. James Snody, R.Ph., is the owner and registered pharmacist. An apothecary is a health professional trained in the art of preparing and dispensing drugs and herbal remedies. Pharmaceutical compounding – the creation of a particular pharmaceutical product to fit the unique need of a patient – is done here. Compounded medications are dispensed only with a written prescription from
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holistic ingredients. “We prepare and dispense medications using only the highest quality chemicals, vehicles, flavors, and excipients. This pharmacy has the equipment and facilities
to assure that final products meet the highest standards.” Also, in the interest of assisting people to live better, they offer consultations and help with Bio-identical Hormone Replacement Therapy regimens and nutritional consultations. They carry nutritional supplements.
A MAINSTREAM VIEWPOINT Compounding allows for tailored medications that fit the individual need of the patient.
Dr. Sue Meyer, an internal medicine physician with UCHealth Longmont Clinic, comments, “I think alternative and complementary medicine can provide additional benefit along with traditional medicine but always be sure to discuss
a licensed practitioner. ”Prospect Apothecary collaborates with your medical practitioner to compound natural formulas for sleep, hormone balancing, adrenal support, pets, children, sexual dysfunction and more.” They can also make formulations to be responsive to drug sensitivities and allergies.
with your provider and verify that the information you receive is accurate. Many of these therapies are not covered by insurance unfortunately and can be costly.” Further, Dr. Meyer cautions, “I would recommend that someone always be sure to check for drug interactions of any over the counter medications or supplements with prescription medications. A pharmacist can be a good resource as well as checking with their
Prospect’s stated mission is to formulate products that blend traditional medication with natural and
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Enjoy free music every Monday night in Prospect, while munching on food from food trucks of every cuisine. New in 2016: BEER TENTS! Sponsored by Wibby Brewing and Oskar Blues. JULY 11 - Shayne Bradley JULY 18 - Jacob Larson JULY 25- Mojomama AUG. 1- Girls On Top!
CONCERTS IN THE PARK The popular Tuesday concert series is coming to you this year. There are still two of the four FREE concerts left to enjoy so bring your family and something to sit on to the following parks from 6:30 to 8 p.m. JULY 12 - Bonnie & The Clydes; Blue Skies Park JULY 26 - The Delta Sonics; Dawson Park LONGMONT MUSEUM’S SUMMER CONCERT SERIES Wrapping up on July 21, this free Thursday evening series begins at 6:30 p.m. in the courtyard of the museum. Museum galleries will also be open from 6 to 9 p.m. JULY 14 - Take Down the Door (Celtic) JULY 21 - Bringers of Swing
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DOWNTOWN SUMMER CONCERT SERIES Don’t miss the last of this Friday evening series! Spread out along 4th and Main Streets, and enjoy this free event, beginning at 5:30 p.m. JULY 22 -Split Lip Rayfield
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LOYALTY DAYS AT PUMPHOUSE BREWERY July 11-24, Pump House Brewery, 540 Main St., Longmont It’s hard to believe it’s been this long, but Pumphouse is celebrating their 20 years, wants to give you the presents! Starting July 11, there’s a special daily thanks for their loyal customers: ENTER DAILY FOR PRIZES… Pumphouse Gift Cards $300, $200, $100
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Breckenridge 2-Night Get-Away Two nights in a three-bedroom condo in the heart of Breckenridge
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18TH ANNUAL JAZZ FESTIVAL July 16, 11 a.m., Roosevelt Park Pavilion, 700 Longs Peak Ave., Longmont Jazz Festival is a perfect way to spend a day relaxing to the sounds of some amazing music. The event includes several different styles of jazz and food vendors will also be available. MUSICAL LINEUP: 11-11:45 a.m- Longmont Jazz All Stars 12-1 p.m. - Annie Booth Trio 1:15-2:15 p.m. - Aulternate Reality Jazz 2:30-3:30 p.m. - Summit Hot 7 3:45-4:45 p.m.- Eric Trujillo and the Mambotet 5-6 p.m. - Max Wagner Quartet 6:15-7:15 p.m. - Joe Smith and the Spicy Pickle
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LONGMONT MANE FESTIVAL July 23, 2-8 p.m., Großen Bart Brewery, 1025 Delaware Ave., Longmont Join Großen Bart Brewery in conjunction with Boulder Facial Hair Club in celebrating facial hair, beer, food, and music! Think your beard is the bomb? Is your stash simply stellar? Enter the Beard and Stash competition and prove it. Competitors can register online at tinyurl.com/gmhdvr for $10 before 11:59 p.m. on July 22. On-site registration will be open on July 23 for $15. Lineup: 2-4 p.m. • MOSES WALKER 4-6 p.m. • 3D Printed head scans by Spidersilk 3D Printing 4-5 p.m. • Beard and Stash Competition 6-9 p.m. • BIG PADDY 2-6 p.m. • BMX DEMO - Pro Mike Murfitt Jr. and BEARD and STASH TRIMS
FOOD TRUCKS: G-Spot Noshery and Richard’s Coast to Coast Quality Hotdogs Tickets are $5 in advance (available at grossenbart. com), $8 at the door and proceeds benefit Imagine!, a nonprofit providing services to people with cognitive and developmental disabilities.
RODFEST CRUISE NIGHT July 22-23; Main St., Longmont Join the ColoRODans on Friday evening for a Downtown Concert with Streetrod Parking and again on Saturday afternoon for a Show ‘n Shine followed by the annual Cruise Night.
LONGMONT SONGWRITER SERIES AND FESTIVAL July 23 from 4-9 p.m. at 300 Suns Brewing The culmination of a five-month series of showcases for each songwriter. At the festival, all showcased artists perform in an all day party that celebrates our community. Line-up for 2016: Brian Rezac, Antonio Lopez, Eric Adrian Gonzales, Sandra Jean MacDougall, and Foxfeather.
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GET FIT, BE FIT FEST July 23, 12 - 6 p.m., Thompson Park, 400 Bross St, Longmont This event will benefit homeless teens living at The Inn Between of Longmont which provides 100 percent free housing to homeless youth while they attend full-time school. Hang out with Broncos Cheerleaders and the Avalanche mascot as well as local nonprofits and businesses, while enjoying food, drinks, music and more. Be sure to attend demo classes held by Zumba, Insanity, Gold’s Gym and other local athletic groups. Lineup: 12-12:15 p.m.: Introduction and National Anthem 12:15-1 p.m.: Johanna Winkel (Solo) 1-1:15 p.m.: Kids Folkloric Dance Team 1:30-2:15 p.m.: Doug & Gary (Duo) 2:15-2:30 p.m.: Insanity Workout 2:45-3:30 p.m.: Barrett & Peterson 3:30-3:45 p.m.: Salsa Dancers 3:45-4 p.m.: Gold’s Gym or Yoga 4:05-4:35 p.m.: Zumba! 4:40-6:15 p.m.: The Vibro Kings (Trio) A suggested $10 donation for the event is requested and can be made at theinnbetween. org.
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BOULDER COUNTY FAIR July 29 - August 7, 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Boulder Country Fairgrounds, 9595 Nelson Rd., Longmont A long standing local traditiont, the Boulder County Fair holds a statewide record as the oldest county fair in Colorado. Events include the NSPA Truck and Tractor Pull, Pro Tour rodeo, and more family-friendly activities. There’s also an impressive lineup of live music, including local country western cover band, Buckstein. And the concerts aren’t the only live entertainment. The All Star Stunt Dogs and the Yellow Designs Stunt Team, will be there, too, along with dozens of other options. Local favorite, Hazel Miller, is just one of the outstanding artists that will entertain visitors at the Boulder County Fair.(Courtesy Boulder County Fair.)
Admission and parking are both free, as are many of the activities and performances, though some do require tickets. Find more information and purchase tickets at bouldercountyfair.org.
PAWS ON THE PATIO SHELTER EXPERIENCE & BARBECUE August 3, 6-8 p.m. Longmont Humane Society Shelter See for yourself and support the good that the Humane Society does for Longmont’s animals in need.
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ARISE MUSIC FESTIVAL Aug. 5-7, Loveland See over 200 bands— from indie and rock genres to electronica— on seven stages plus art installations, aerial dance performances and daily yoga sessions. “Playshop” sessions combine improv storytelling and music with the featured artists. The event also features a children’s village dedicated to creative expression. LINEUP: Bob Marley, Jurassic 5, CloZee, Govinda, Dead Floyd, Bluegrass Generals, and Rising Appalachia— performer list still growing. Three day festival tickets cost $149 and include walk-in car camping. Parking fees extra for reentry. Convenience fees extra. GNARLY BARLEY BREW FESTIVAL August 6, The Ranch, Loveland Make the short drive up I-25 for your taste of Colorado’s best brews. As part of the Larimer County Fair, patrons are encouraged to come early and stay late to enjoy the fun of the fair. Visit gnarlybarleybrewfest. com. CARBON VALLEY MUSIC & SPIRITS FESTIVAL Saturday, August 6 Centennial Field (under the blue water tower) This event features a spirits tasting and competition, food and live music. If spirits aren’t to your liking there is a beer garden as well.
LEFTAPALOOZA August 6, Left Hand Brewing Company, Longmont Featuring the Mile High Tribute Band Competition. Visit lefthandbrewing. com/events/leftapalooza-2/ for more information. 74 LONGMONT MAGAZINE
Festival on Main (C. Nathan Pulley Photography /City of Longmont)
ESTES PARK WINE FESTIVAL August 13-14; Bond Park, Downtown Estes Park A celebration of Colorado wine s from over 20 Colorado wineries, plus food, vendors and live music. ROCKY MOUNTAIN FOLKS FESTIVAL August 19-21, Planet Bluegrass, Lyons This low-key weekend of music opens with the coveted Folks Songwriter Showcase, then goes on to feature the likes of The Decemberists, Lucinda Williams, Passenger, Darrell Scott, Dougie MacLean, Kathy Mattea, The Lone Bellow, Cheryl Wheeler, Darlingside, Freddy & Francine, Ben Shannon and many, more to be announced... Camp for the duration of the weekend or come up for a single-day ticket with your own picnic or enjoy snacks from the many vendors on-site. Visit bluegrass.com/folks.
FRESH — ART TO FARM TO TABLE August 20, 5 p.m.; Pavilion in Roosevelt Park, Longmont See pg. 25 for more information. LongmontMagazine.com
LONGMONT LAUGH FEST August 25-27; 300 Suns Brewing The best of Longmont’s humorists in stand-up, improv, sketch and music. Visit bubcomedy.com/longmontlaugh-fest-2016 for more info.
FESTIVAL ON MAIN August 26, 6 - 9:30 p.m. and August 27 1-9 p.m., Downtown Longmont With two free and fun filled days this year, Festival on Main kicks off on Friday night by closing off Main Street for live music, street performers and even fire dancers. On the following day, Main Street will be open again and the activities will shift to a beer garden, music and activities on the 4th and 5th Ave. breezeways and alleys. Saturday also brings with it the opportunity to engage in some playful competition. There will be all kinds of fun contests for those interested in showing off their skills. July/August 2016
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