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The Loveland Mountain Club is a great way to make friends, be social and have new adventures this fall, all in Colorado’s most glorious backdrop.
HEAD FOR From hiking to hunting, fall is for getting one last burst of sunshine before the snow sets in.
Fall is fast approaching, and it’s the perfect time to get in a few last trips to the hills. The weather cools down, the colors start to turn, you might even catch a flurry or two if you get up high enough. Hiking and hunting are two excursions popular with Loveland residents this time of year. There’s something to be said for going on a long solo hike, but why not use the time to meet some new friends or try one of the stellar local trails with the whole family. If hunting is something that’s always intrigued you, be sure to get up to date with safety education, equipment and the rules of the sport. And when you’re done with the outdoors, fall is also a great time for pumpkin everything and there’s no shortage of the orange gourd in town. Sweet treats to fragrance to pick your own décor, you’ll find it all. Whatever you do this fall, enjoy it before Jack Frost starts nipping at your nose! - Misty Kaiser
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When visitors step into Mary Giacomini’s Loveland art studio over two weekends in October, they’ll enter what used to be her living room. Giacomini, who creates watercolors and oil paintings and teaches art, turned the room into a full-time, north-lit studio. She will take over the next room 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 14-15 and Oct. 21-22 to show off dozens of her paintings during the 9th Annual Loveland Art Studio Tour. Loveland-based artists of all types—painters, potters, photographers, sculptors, woodworkers and artists working in jewelry, ceramics, fiber and mixed media—will open up their workspaces and display spaces to give the public a behindthe-scenes look of where and how they do their work during the juried art show. “They can see a real artist working studio,” Giacomini said. “They can see where I paint and where I teach. They can see a huge amount of artwork.” Top: George Coll, Landscapes by George Coll, Oil Painting, georgecollgreatart.com; Bottom: Laurie Kleespies, Heirloom Design, Woodworking, heirloom-design.com (Photos courtesy Loveland Art Studio Tour)
This year, 47 artists or artist groups will be part of the Art Studio Tour, showing their work and methods at 30 stops in all areas of Loveland. The stops represent an aspect of the city’s art scene beyond the sculpture displays and shows that bring national attention to the city. “I’m really excited about my work and want to share it with the public and educate the public about what I do,” said Laurie Kleespies, a woodworker in northwest Loveland who makes chairs, tables and other custom items. “So often the public really has no idea how you get from rough lumber and create a piece, going through the whole design process ... in order to
come out with a finished product. It’s really exciting for the public to get an eye for what that is all about.” The public can plan a self-guided tour by downloading or picking up copies of the artist directory and tour guide that provides a list of the artists and
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artist groups and maps out each of the tour stops. The maps are divided into downtown, the west side and the foothills for what will be the largest tour since its founding, making it easier for visitors to organize their stops by area of town or type of artist. “It gives you an opportunity to be inside their studios,” said Carolyn Pearce, a potter and co-director of the tour with Billie Colson. “It allows you to see where the artists work and how they get inspired. Making art is not easy. … Much of the art on this tour takes a long time from the concept to the actual completion of it.”
Jules Gillen, Juiced on Imagination, Mixed Media, bonesstones.com (Photo courtesy Loveland Art Studio Tour)
George Coll, an oil painter with a home studio in the foothills area, has been part of the tour since its inception. “We artists put a lot of ourselves into our work. It’s not a simple endeavor,” Coll said. “What goes into the final product, there’s a lot of years of experience that go behind it.” Visitors will have the opportunity to meet the artists, ask questions about their methods and inspirations and, in some cases, see a demonstration of how they create their artwork. They also will be able to view and purchase the art.
Pearce, who will be part of the tour, will show visitors her kiln and the things she has created and will explain how there is a story behind each of her pieces.
The type of stops on the tour will vary, depending on how and where the artists create and sell their work, and will include home studios, galleries and other display spaces.
“A lot of people want to hear the inspiration behind the work or the story behind the work,” Colson said.
Some of the larger galleries are Independence Gallery, the 2nd Street Studio, the 4th Street Gallery, Hart Gallery, Otteman Arts and Lola’s
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Fresh Patina. The studio spaces at Artworks Loveland, the work-live spaces at the Artspace Loveland Arts Campus and the LoCo Artisan Coffee House also will be part of the tour. Artists who work out of Artworks and Artspace are not listed individually, unless they purchased a listing in the guidebook or got a sponsor to cover the fee, available to the artists since last year. “We have a map that is so much better,” said Colson, a painter and owner of Independence Gallery in downtown Loveland, explaining that the map has been simplified and is easier to read than last year’s map. “We got a lot of complaints that the map just didn’t work for people.” Last year, there were 42 artists and 25 stops, and when the tour started, there were 26 artists. The tour began with one weekend and expanded to two weekends five years ago to accommodate a larger number of artists and to give visitors an opportunity to cover more ground, Colson said. October/November 2017
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“I don’t think there are enough galleries to represent the artists in this area,” Colson said “This gives the artists an opportunity to showcase what they do and be more involved with the art-buying clients.” Colson founded the tour to help promote the artists and their work after seeing other communities offer similar successful events. Thinking Loveland had enough artists to carry out such an event, she contacted several local artists to help organize the first tour, which initially operated as a nonprofit and grassroots effort.
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For the artists this year, she brought on Franklin Taggart, owner of Franklin Taggart Coaching and Consulting, to give a two-hour, audience-building workshop with tools and ideas to help them be more successful in reaching their clients. “We want the artists to be successful, and this gives them the tools they need,” Colson said. “He helps
artists recognize their audience, because I think so many people don’t consider people in their life as possible audiences or collectors.” For the public, Colson and Pearce developed two sets of pre-tour activities to generate interest in the main event. One of the activities will feature eight demonstrations over four Saturdays leading up to the first tour weekend. The demonstrations, which will be at 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 2-4 p.m. at the individual artist studios and galleries, will be part of “This is How We Do It” series.
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The second activity will be a preview of the tour at the Loveland Museum/Gallery, the Loveland Art Studio Tour Preview Exhibition in the Foote Gallery, from Sept. 30 to Oct. 22. The Opening Reception and Meet the Artists will be 5-7 p.m. Sept. 28. “It gets people to see the artists’ work before the tour itself and gives them an idea of what might want to go see,” Pearce said.
Gene Michieli, Steel Fabrication, genemichielisculptor.net (Photos courtesy Loveland Art Studio Tour)
The preview exhibit, in its third year this year, will feature 30 pieces, one from each of the tour stops. Visitors can preview the work of all of the artists and decide which ones they want to visit during the tour.
“We strive to be good partners for other artists and art organizations in the community,” said Jess Killingsworth, marketing coordinator for the city of Loveland’s cultural services department. “It’s a way to celebrate and support the arts in Loveland.”
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water to protect their children, customers and clients from potential contaminants, such as lead, copper and bacteria.
Creature Comforts Pet Retreat wants the animals staying at the boarding facility to have safe drinking water in their water bowls. Immanuel Lutheran School wants its students to safely drink out of the school’s drinking fountains. And Jamoka Joe’s wants the same for its customers when they order from the coffee shop’s drinks menu. All three Loveland facilities hired Trusted Water, LLC, a Loveland startup that opened in March, to test, certify and monitor their drinking 12 LOVELAND MAGAZINE
“We wanted to go through a verification process to tell our families we’re confident that our water meets EPA guidelines, and a test is the only way to do that,” said Rachel Geu, director of marketing and communications for Immanuel Lutheran School. “It’s a great thing to say welcome back to Immanuel and to ensure we’re a proactive school. Considering the safety of our children is one of our utmost priorities.” Terry Stange, president of Trusted Water and a former Loveland resident now living in Windsor, left a secure job in water analytical instrumentation, something he’d done for 12 years. He became concerned after reading headlines about the quality of drinking water, including the Flint, Mich., water crisis—the headlines pointed to contamination of drinking water from fracking operations, lead contamination, leaching from plumbing and fixtures, busted water mains, ReporterHerald.com/LovelandMagazine
industrial spills and algal blooms. Stange also heard about “free water testing” scams aimed to sell unnecessary filtration or water purification equipment to unaware customers, not to help them meet various regulations. Many of the scammers said their customers’ water tested “badly” or was unsafe to drink with no actual testing data to support their claims, he said. “To see the water quality issue get tremendous attention in a short amount of time reminded me we’ve got some real problems out there in our water infrastructure,” Stange said, pointing out outdated and failing production and distribution systems and issues with the source water, such as lakes drying up and aquifers shrinking. “It’s creating challenges for municipalities, the city or whoever, to provide consistent water quality. What happened in Michigan is an outcome of those challenges.” Stange, who holds a Ph.D. in chemical engineering, realized he wanted to do something with his education and background to educate the public October/November 2017
distribution system picking up small amounts of contaminants before arriving at the building. Then, it goes through their plumbing … where it can come into contact with lead pipes or fittings and fixtures that contain lead. At this point, the water can corrode these materials leaching out lead into the water.”
staff, named his business based on the idea of trust. He wants to restore stakeholders’ trust in drinking water from the municipalities and entities that provide it to those who serve and drink it, he said.
Stange provides Environmental Protection Agency-recommended lead and copper monitoring programs, following the EPA’s 3T’s approach of Training, Testing and Telling. As part of these programs, he offers a FountainSafe program geared for schools that certifies water fountains are safe from lead and other contaminants. In addition, the TapSafe and TrustedWater certifications are for businesses who want to protect their customers and promote their water quality, which Trusted Water finds leads to more loyal customers.
TapSafe and TrustedWater certifications gear toward businesses that want to promote their water quality. (shutterstock.com)
about drinking water. He came up with the idea for his business when Immanuel, where he previously served as the chairman of the school board, asked about testing for lead in its water. He said he’d look into it but found it to be costly, confusing and time-consuming, and with his experience, agreed to do the testing—the school became certified in March. “With my background and knowledge … I could do something to improve the trust and improve water quality,” Stange said. Stange, who works with his wife, Sonja Wilkinson, the marketing director for the company, and a full
“It’s a trust, but verify attitude,” Stange said. “I like educating people and rebuilding that trust on both sides, for people who drink the water and people who make the water. ... I’m trying to build trust for the users and producers of drinking water, and I’m trying to bring everyone together. I’m the third party.” Stange certifies organizations and businesses, develops and monitors plans to ensure their water quality and monitors municipality and other water suppliers on that quality. “The water quality sent by the supplier is not the same quality that exits their fountains and faucets,” Stange said. “The water travels through a
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“We don’t sell products. We sell a service,” Stange said. “We are a consulting and service business and leverage marketing company.” The training step of the 3T’s approach Stange uses involves education about water quality issues in general, what the company offers and what is involved in the testing, Stange said. The testing begins with a risk assessment of the water system, a review of the users of the system, an evaluation of the water outlets, such as fountains and faucets, and the condition and materials of the pipes and plumbing, along with considering the age of the building and any additions. What follows is a preliminary testing of the water system, including pH hardness and the levels of lead, copper and other contaminants, and a risk assessment characterized as very low, low, medium, high and very high. Trusted Water may recommend a remediation plan to address any issues that are found, such as putting in a filter or changing a faucet, fol14 LOVELAND MAGAZINE
ter indicated a 30 times multiplier of dissolved particles in our water. …
lowed up with routine sampling to continue monitoring, such as every six months to two years, depending on the outcomes of the risk assessment.
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The final step, or telling, is sharing the results with customers, clients and staff and community members through marketing and social media. Trusted Water provides a media pack that includes Facebookready images, a wall certificate and a window decal to place in the school, organization or business.
year to see what’s going on.”
“It really seemed like a good service, especially since we provide care for our animals,” said Erin Doherty, co-owner of Creature Comforts Pet Retreat in Loveland, adding that the pet care facility shows its customers they are taking an extra level of precaution. “It was good peace of mind knowing what we are giving them
out. … It’s a pretty good peace of mind. Before, I never thought about testing the water, and it’s probably something I’ll do periodically once a
Eventually, Stange hopes to open a Trusted Water office in every state, he said. He travels the U.S. to provide his services and does teleconferencing. He also provides a sponsorship program that connects donors with schools to sponsor the initial lead testing in the buildings. “We’re trying to develop trust on both sides,” Stange said. “Everybody wins when you trust your water: homes, businesses, schools, municipalities.”
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reported within ski boundaries. The data does not include backcountry activities. Last season, NSAA reported “nearly twice as many of those catastrophical-
Back pain and injury don’t have to be a new normal. They can often be treated and managed with chiropractic care. (Tim Seibert/ Loveland Magazine)
Orthopedic Surgeons. To keep things interesting, Colorado boasts some of tallest hills with some terrifying vertical drops sure to keep plenty of folks perfecting their powder prowess and speed racer skills at the ski slopes. That is, until they crash and burn. While many people brag about the colorful injury reports and yard sales caused by snowboarders, the fact is, alpine skiers sustain more injuries, according to the National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) Catastrophic Injury Report published in 2016 . NSAA classifies catastrophic injuries as broken necks or broken backs, and life altering severe head injuries ReporterHerald.com/LovelandMagazine
ly injured were skiers compared to snowboarders, 62 percent skiers,38 percent snowboarders.” Generally, some common snowboarder injuries include the wrist and hand, elbow and forearm, and shoulder and collar bone, according to physioadvisor.com, an online community of physiotherapists. Jeff Bjorklund, D.C., with Integrated Chiropractic, in Loveland, said a common injuries of snowboarders include compression injuries and low back injuries. Something he says often results from the impact of a hard fall. And anyone who braces for the big fall by throwing out the
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lingers for a few weeks, some After an assessment is made, a treatment type of treatment could be plan can be developed necessary, says Bjorklund. and implemented at Integrated Chiropractic. (Tim Seibert/ Loveland Magazine)
“Back injuries don’t usually resolve on their own,” he said. “We can help determine whether it’s an alignment or postural issue.”
notorious stiff arm may come to regret that move after they jam the wrist and shoulder, he adds. But Bjorklund said, unfortunately, it’s a very common kneejerk reaction right before the fall. “With compression injuries, the discs [in the spine] act like shock absorbers and you can injure the discs or vertebrae or sustain endplate fractures in the spine,” he said. Endplate fractures cause sharp pain in a localized area, said Bjorklund. But how would you know if you have one? The pain usually comes on suddenly from common everyday movements. “If you step down from a curb and jar yourself, you will feel a sharp pain, or prolonged sitting can aggravate it,” he said. Endplate fractures are also common with bodybuilders, and require an X-Ray for a proper diagnosis, said Bjorklund. At Integrative Chiropractic, they offer convenient walk-
in appointments and make referrals when people need X-Rays. For lovers of ice hockey, Bjorklund says players tend to experience more knee, wrist and shoulder injuries. And for those who ski, you probably know which body part takes the biggest hit. Knees generally take the most abuse, says Bjorklund. “Skiers get more knee injuries especially if the boot doesn’t disengage,” he said. Depending on the injury type, Bjorklund said a chiropractor can be your first line of defense to get an assessment related to your pain. Wondering how long to wait before making that appointment? Generally, if back pain
Whether or not you get into a deep squat reveals a lot about your body mechanics. This is just one assessment tool that allows chiropractors to assess the hips and determine how your body mechanics potentially contribute to back pain, said Bjorklund.
READER TIP: How to ease back pain When it comes to planks vs. crunches for reducing back pain, Bjorklund suggests planks and side planks over sit-ups and crunches. “[With planks] the tension engages your core without flexing the core,” he said. He noted that moves with flexion, like crunches and sit-ups can add more strain to the lower back and surrounding discs. He also said you could practice yoga to strengthen the body and spine—but also suggested that you “listen to your body” and avoid any move that causes pain or aggravates the body.
Back pain tends not resolve on its own. Don’t wait to seek treatment. (Tim Seibert/ Loveland Magazine)
* orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=A00306; nsaa.org/media/275202/Catastrophic_Injury_Fact_Sheet_9_1_2016.pdf; physioadvisor.com.au/injury-diagnosis/sports-injuries/snowboarding-injuries
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Jeff Bjorklund, DC and Doug McDuffee, DC offer walk in adjustments and chiropractic treatment as well as golf swing analysis. (Tim Seibert/Loveland Magazine)
GOLF SWING ANALYSIS CAN HELP ERADICATE PAIN Before old man winter blows in, there’s still plenty of time to get 18 more holes into the golf season. That is, unless back, shoulder or hip pain interfere with how many days you make it the fairway. Maybe it’s time to consider a golf swing analysis. Bjorklund said low back pain is the most common complaint among golfers. Form plays a key role, he said.
“The lumbar spine is not designed to rotate. The rotation needs to come from the hip and mid-back,” says Bjorklund. By looking at how your body rotates, chiropractors can help golfers perfect their form and reduce the pain common among the hackers out there.
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“Loveland h has been so welcoming,” he says, a smile crinkling the corners of those blue eyes. “People keep telling us they’re glad we’re here. I didn’t know what to expect and I’m overwhelmed by the support. It makes everyone working here feel good, knowing that we’re doing so well.” He’s from St. Petersburg, Florida and he’s glad to report his family came through the hurricane unscathed. His brother, Matt, will be shipping him stone crab as soon as Florida settles down a little.
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Brent hasn’t been a chef for long. He served in the Marine Corps out of high school (that’s how he surfed in Okinawa). He worked in restaurants, tried roofing and was an airline pilot. This is the second time he and his wife Kamie have lived in Loveland; they moved back to open the restaurant. His father in law, Mike Severance, is part owner of Cactus Grill and has “30-plus years in the restaurant business.” The building at the corner of Diana Drive and 14th Street used to be B-BQ Bob’s, which closed in 2012. The new owners worked on the building, doing everything they could themselves and hiring people “to do those things that were required by permit to be done by others.” The logo of a big-lipped hogfish is etched into the mirrors above the tables, looking like the coolest fish in the sea. According to Brent, hogfish run from the Gulf of Mexico to as far north as Nova Scotia. October/November 2017
says. “I guess you could call it Kansas City fusion. I like vinegar in the sauce so it’s not too sweet.” Hogfish Smokehouse also has fresh seafood including batterdipped deep-fried jumbo black tiger shrimp, fresh oysters and peel and eat shrimp. There are Maryland style crab cakes with remoulade sauce served on the side. Bren nt says, “We’re adding jambalayya, cavatappi and linguine, Cajun Alfredo, scallops and more shrimp dishes. We m
A creative combination of fish, smoked meats and even breakfast make Hogfish Smokehouse a standout any time of day. (Tim Seibert/Loveland Magazine)
They’re not serving hogfish yet, but they wanted a name that showed they serve both fish and barbecue and that they smoke many of their meats. “We wanted the restaurant to have a combination of seaside with a Rocky Mountain feeling,” Kamie says. Brent explains, “We wanted to be different and try barbecue and fish together. We’re a smokehouse, and we’ll try to smoke anything--salmon, prime rib, even meatloaf. We’ve done some fairly creative things, and we’ve gotten good responses. I’ve tried prime rib two ways—traditional and smoked. People really liked it smoked--we sold out of it right away.” “Want me to tell you about my smokers?” he asks hopefully. “My big smoker is the Southern Pride and the little smoker for salmon and prime rib is CookShack. There’s a temperature probe into the meats that lets us get them spot on.” October/November 2017
want to do some fairly crew aative things, but we’re still young and new. Some peop ple who have co ome back over aand over try different things each time and
The scent of wood smoke seems to prove those smokers are working very, veryy well. The menu is divided into items “From the Skiff ” and “From the Smoker.” For example, there’s the Sesame Ginger Salmon Bowl. It’s Brent’s smoked salmon with a sesame ginger glaze on a bed of rice and sautéed broccoli, carrots, snow peas and zucchini topped with crisp oriental noodles. Then there’s the Smoked Feast, half a rack of slow smoked ribs and a smoked half chicken. “We use hickory and cherry wood on the smoked meat. Our barbecue is a Memphis rub and we make our own sauce,” he ReporterHerald.com/LovelandMagazine
they’ve said th hey haven’t had anyything yet they haven n’t liked.” The restaurant is still evolving. “I want to add an aquarium,” he says, looking toward the bar as he talks. “My vision is that it would be cylindrical and go from the floor to the ceiling and the tables would spoke out from it.” But that’s in the future. Right now Hogfish Smokehouse is just enjoying the role of best new restaurant. There’ll be time enough for an aquarium later, when the smoke has settled.
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Fall is a great season for hunting and hiking, which means it might be time to update or add to your gear. Luckily, you don’t have to look far for some fantastic finds.
Be Defiant
The Hoyt Carbon Defiant makes light weight meet durable and creates one of the most tough and reliable hunting bows ever. The Carbon Defiant highlights its overall light weight, being only 3.6 pounds without sacrificing any features. This makes the Defiant, designed to perform time and time again in any hunting situation, without weighing you down.(Available at Rocky Mountain Archery, 4518 Innovation Dr, Fort Collins, rockymountainarcheryfc.com)
These Boots Were Made for Walkin’
The Keen Men’s Targhee mid-height boot and Women’s Durand mid-height boot are built for lasting comfort over all kinds of terrain for as long as you wear them. A breathable, waterproof membrane keeps your feet dry, and cool. (Available at Jax Mercantile, jaxmercantile.com)
Bullseye!
The Easton Carbon Injexion Arrow is one of the top arrows on the market. Hard hitting, high-strength of carbon fiber efficiently carries kinetic energy and they come fletched with Blazer vanes. (Available at Rocky Mountain Archery, 4518 Innovation Dr, Fort Collins, rockymountainarcheryfc.com)
Ramble on
This 36 oz Yeti Rambler Bottle Limited Edition has the same keepit-cold double wall construction and No Sweat™ design, but it features a lovely Tarpon illustration from artist Paul Puckett. You’ll also receive a YETI exclusive Hoo-rag®* and sticker that support Captains for Clean Water, so you can stay cool and keep it charitable with each purchase. (Available at Jax Mercantile, jaxmercantile.com)
Catch and Release Pack it out
The Badlands Bino XR Binocular Case features Built-in tethers for binos and rangefinder so you can focus on the hunt and not on carrying your equipment. Side and rear storage give you extra space and fully enclose compartments protect your gear. (Available at Rocky Mountain Archery, 4518 Innovation Dr, Fort Collins, rockymountainarcheryfc.com) 20 LOVELAND MAGAZINE
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T.R.U. Ball® Predator Buckle Release is a microadjustable wrist strap and connector for a comfortable fit. A swiveled head minimizes string torque and it fits either right or left hands. (Available at Rocky Mountain Archery, 4518 Innovation Dr, Fort Collins, rockymountainarcheryfc.com) October/November 2017
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BANK OF COLORADO makes banking a personal experience and Bank of Colorado is no exception. They know their customers are constantly on the move and sometimes even a drive through isn’t in the card. So, their PinnBank online banking and bill-pay makes accessing account information and paying bills easy and even automatic any time of day or night. Taking easy-access two steps further is their mobile banking app and Popmoney. The mobile banking app, available for any smart-device keeps banking literally in-hand with a userfriendly interface and Popmoney simplifies fund transfer for immediate person-to-person payments to anyone with an email address or a cell number and a bank account regardless of where they keep their money. Why bother with an ATM or writing a check anymore? Spending your money locally is important to sustaining the local economy. When you buy local, you support your friends, your neighbors and in many cases your community as a whole.
credit, to a first time homebuyer, all the way through to IRAs and investment services. That’s what it’s like when you’re part of a family like the one at Bank of Colorado.
But what about when it comes to storing your hard earned cash? Isn’t local just as important? Though the family-owned bank was originally opened in Nebraska in the 30s, it spread its roots into Colorados in the late 70s and has been under local ownership ever since.
“We have a lot of people who have been with the bank for several decades, and this is somewhat abnormal in our industry. I think it speaks a lot to our bank’s culture, and that comes primarily from the fact that our bank is familyowned, with local ownership, that empowers it’s employees to have decision making ability about how their bank is run in their respective markets,” says Bellus.
“Through the years the family grew and so did the operations of the bank. Their first charter in Colorado was issued in Fort Lupton in 1978, and with the help of local ownership living in Colorado we have continued to grow the Bank of Colorado over the past nearly 40 years, and now serve many communities on the Eastern Plains, the Front Range and the Western Slope of Colorado. We formally entered the Loveland market only 4 years ago, but have had strong success based on the foundations laid in our other communities,” says Michael Bellus, Branch President of the Bank of Colorado Loveland Branch and the Downtown Loveland Loan Office. Established as a bank in, for and of Colorado, Bank of Colorado brings their hometown orientation to communities throughout the state. They understand Coloradoan’s because they live here, they have history here and they immerse themselves in the communities they serve. They handle the simplest banking needs to the most complex with individual attention. They follow their clients’ lives from the time they’re a kid opening his or her first savings account, to a college student looking to establish
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Though Bank of Colorado only officially entered the Loveland market a relatively short 4 years ago, they’ve already made quite an impression. Bringing with them a solid history of service developed from other areas in the state, customers have quickly come to depend on Bank of Colorado expertise when it comes to handling their money. As a whole, the team at Bank of Colorado strives to educate customers on the best ways to get the most out of their money. Employees are always available to answer questions and keep an open dialogue with anyone concerned about their finances. Their website even offers educational video content to cover some basics. “We do not want to be seen as just a place to keep your money safe, but also as a resource for our customers. A place they can come ask questions, and learn. It is more than just a focus on a customer experience, it is a focus on the customer themselves,” says Bellus. Convenience should be a priority for any bank,
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Each bank is led with their specific market’s needs in mind. It’s one of the perks of localownership; leadership is engaged and invested in their area. Bellus has lived in Colorado for 21 years, earning a degree from CSU, he loved the area and all its people and activities enough to stay. Their exemplary service to their customers even extends to the community at large, giving back both as individuals and as a team, supporting charitable efforts community-wide. Bellus explains, “We pride ourselves in supporting the nonprofits in the area. I personally sit on the Respite Care board, am a member and past-president of the Loveland Mountain View Rotary, and active member of the Northern Colorado United for Youth organization that has helped raised over $2,000,000 since inception for Northern Colorado Children’s Charities. This is replicated in one way or another in all the communities we serve in Northern Colorado by our staff. Allowing our staff the time and resources to make an impact in the community if one of the greatest gifts Bank of Colorado can give.” For anyone who is tired of their impersonal national bank and is looking for a personal touch, with individualized service, Bank of Colorado is eager to welcome you into their banking family. Bellus personally invites you to “Stop by one of our locations, meet our staff, and listen to our story.”
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AFFINITY LIVING COMMUNITIES is helping seniors change the conversation So you’ve reached the dreaded “55 and over” age bracket. By many organizations, you’re considered a senior. Now what? If you’re retired, or finally have an empty nest, you may have more time on your hands to be sure. What do you do with it? Travel? Spend more time with friends having dinner and drinks? Maybe it just gives you more time for tinkering with that project you’ve been holding back on. Maybe you want to do all of those things and more. Affinity Living Communities know how you feel. They believe the best parts of being a senior should all be easily accessible and in one place. Designed specifically with the active 55 and over in mind, their model for creating a retirement community revolves around the community part of the equation. Even the amenities are designed to allow residents to live life to its fullest. “The amenities are thoughtful and interesting– workshop, art studio, pub, fire pit are on an ever-growing list. And all of those amenities are chosen with community in mind. Pair that with the all-inclusive rent, it makes downsizing an upgrade,” says Gina Pinnock, Marketing Specialist with Inland Group, the creators of Affinity Living Communities. Downsizing is a buzz-word these days among many age-groups, but especially for seniors. Some are reluctant to lose space, “just-in case.” Having extra space at their disposal if it’s ever needed is nice, but in the meantime, it’s space that sits empty and still requires maintenance. At Affinity, you can have both less and more. They supply plenty of communal places on their campus for residents and their family and friends, to congregate, while still allowing residents the luxury of downsizing. There’s Dilly Dally’s, the Irish pub, where weekly gatherings are hosted for happy hour and more. A light, bright cafe provides community computers for those who need them, and coffee for company. And after you’ve made a trip to their on-campus movie theater, complete with super comfy seats and popcorn, head over to the fire pit for a cozy evening under the stars. There’s even a dedicated game room for game night and an outdoor kitchen as well as barbecues for those days when you just want to relax and take advantage of the lovely weather. You may think that cushy apartment-style living would exclude room for tinkering with projects, but not so at Affinity. Take a jaunt down to
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Photo courtesy of Affinity Living Communities their arts and crafts room for plenty of space and storage, anytime you have a little project in mind. Bring the grandkids for messier fun and keep your living space clean and tidy. Some “projects” might be just a little too large for a craft room to hold, and for those, there is an on-site workshop for ample space. And if gardening is more up your alley, the campus community garden gives you space to grow your own food, herbs and flowers, just like you would in your own yard, without all of the mowing and trimming and water bills. For guests that outnumber your home, they’ve added extra living space in the form of a community room, complete with outdoor space, to house any larger function including larger dinner parties with family and friends. The extra kitchen space means you have the room to make your meal and eat it too. And if a guest plans on staying the night, Affinity provides a guest apartment for the convenience of extra room, that’s right nearby.
Not that you’ll likely want to spend time away from home, but if you do, Affinity runs on a one-check-does-it-all system, so you don’t have to worry about monthly payments or utility bills. Perfect for folks who want to spend weeks at a time away during the winter months or just like to live a little more spur of the moment. You can lock your door, walk away and know that everything is secure. If you think you or a family member might be ready to lose the work but keep the fun, Affinity hosts many event opportunities for visitors to get a taste of the Affinity lifestyle Pinnock invites anyone to stop by one of the regular happy hour events. “That’s where you see the residents in their element—socializing and enjoying life. Follow up with a tour of the property and see how much more it has to offer,” she says. “Affinity is really the best of both worlds; leaving behind the complexities of home ownership, while gaining access to a variety of on-site ways to nurture or explore new hobbies and activities.”
The 24-hour heated saltwater pool and spa are great for relaxing and the fitness center helps keep you in shape for all those Colorado outdoor activities with the latest equipment.
If all of that sounds ideal to you, go ahead, take the leap. Apartment homes are ready for immediate occupancy. Move-in specials and rent incentives are being offered right now.
“The beauty of Affinity is that we’re attuned to the lifestyle of those living and aging well. We understand the value of both community and independence for this engaged group and have created a place where they can keep living vibrant, active lives for an affordable price,” says Pinnock.
Keep up-to-date on activities, move-in specials and other information by checking their website, affinityatloveland.com or just calling the office at (844) 249-1036, for more information. Visit Affinity Living Communities in Loveland today, and see how much they can enhance your golden years, you’ve earned it.
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WILBUR’S TOTAL BEVERAGE brings more than just beverages to Northern Colorado. And if you’re taken with the reinvented cocktail craze, they can help there too. Specialty spirits are creating a stir lately—no pun intended— both locally and globally. “If you watch what’s happening with the distilleries, it’s what was happening 20 years ago with craft brewing. It’s an industry in its infancy,” said Dinsmore. Not to miss out on trends, local brews, spirits and wines add their own individual Colorado flavor to Wilbur’s selection. “We sell everything,” said Dinsmore. “If you want Budweiser, PBR, we have that, but we also try to have new, unique and different options and a lot of that often comes from local purveyors.”
Customers and community are the soul of business at this local liquor store.
When Whole Foods opened in Fort Collins in 2004, the Dinsmores picked up and relocated to the newer and larger location, closer to CSU.
If you’ve been around the Loveland/Fort Collins area for very long you’re probably familiar with Wilbur’s Total Beverage. It’s one of those rare places that might get you to deviate from your well-worn path, just for the pleasure of shopping there.
So many of life’s celebrated moments, big or small, deserve the right beverage choice: host or hostess gifts, game-night parties, engagements, promotions, the list goes on. From the simple sixer to an extravagant champagne, when it counts, you’ll want the right selection.
It’s not that the store is light and bright with wide aisles that invite you to browse, although that’s true. It’s not that their selection can offer you options from the expected to things you never thought of, although it does. It’s their commitment to their customers and their community that makes them stand out among retailers to make customers feel good about spending their money and time there.
Wilbur’s Total Beverage in Fort Collins not only delivers on selection, they may even give you some new ideas. When you have over 10,000 different products (1200 different beers alone), the sheer number can be overwhelming. That’s where the staff comes in.
Dinsmore explained, “It truly is a family business.”
Though Wilbur’s is located in Fort Collins, the owners live in Loveland, giving them an equal love for both cities. “My kids are fifth generation in Loveland,” says owner, Mat Dinsmore, “and we invest in both places.”
With so much stock, it’s important to have people who are passionate. Three team members, Jeff, the beer buyer, Dave, the wine buyer and Pam who runs the office, have been there since the opening hour. Talent drawn from CSU students doesn’t hurt and neither does the fact that this area is known for being the Napa Valley of brewing—interest is high.
You’ll often find Dinsmore’s kids, 7 and 10, helping out by stocking shelves and other things in the store on the weekends. It’s a way of learning the family business.
Looking for wine to go with dinner? Give them an idea of what you’ll be eating and your budget and they’ll help you pick the right varietal for the right price.
Dinsmore’s father opened the store’s first location with his son back in 2000. “He did retail on the supplier side since the 70s and when he left we talked about doing something together,”
Beer? Jeff Matson, the beer guy, has won awards for his knowledge and writes his own column in the Coloradoan. Give him your preference and let him guide you.
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That partnership with locals extends to other unique products such as Bootleg Creamery’s alcohol infused ice creams out of Denver and holiday eggnog from Morning Fresh Dairy in Bellevue. Showcasing the craft products from around the state is a priority for the store. Another priority is giving back. Building relationships and organizing events with nonprofits and other area businesses is hard work, but Dinsmore says it’s worth it to do right by the community that supports you. Among others, one of their pet nonprofits is Pathways Hospice in Fort Collins and Loveland, for which they’ve raised $50,000 this year. Their biggest fundraiser, A Vintage Affair, is one that contributes to this goal. This year’s event, held Sept. 29 at the new Sonny Lubick Field in Fort Collins featured 200 varieties of fine wines, craft brews and gourmet appetizers as well as silent and live auctions and drawings for 99 bottles of beer and 99 bottles of wine. Through UCHealth, Wilbur’s has a breast cancer fund that helps women going through treatment with unforeseen expenses that can add up quickly, like babysitters, missed work hours, and transportation to and from appointments. Keep an eye out for their breast cancer awareness day this month during which all proceeds go to fill the coffers of this important fund. A commitment to community support can’t help but trickle down to customer support. As Dinsmore says, service is what sets this business apart. “Honestly, it’s far from perfect, but we try very hard every day to be good stewards. If you’re just competing on price, selection, you’re going to win some and lose some. Service is the difference.”
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FOUR SEASONS VETERINARY SPECIALISTS:
Excellent care delivered with compassion When your pet is healthy, your family veterinarian helps you keep them that way. But what happens when they get sick? Then, much like people, they may need a little extra care. At Four Seasons Veterinary Specialists, doctors are trained in various areas of specialty as it applies to disease states. They have cardiac, oncology, critical or emergency care and surgery, and one umbrella that covers everything else: internal medicine. Internal Medicine Specialist Karen Hilling, DVM explains, “Wellness care is for pets in good health: Exams, vaccines, spays and neuters, those sorts of things. Internal medicine specialists come in when your pet has developed some sort of disease process in their heart, lungs, kidneys, intestines—we’re trained on diagnosing and treating all body systems.”
The tests and procedures are probably things you’ve heard of in human hospitals: endoscopy, rhinoscopy, cystoscopy, and ultrasound among others. The same technology that applies to us, also applies to our pets. Pretty much since she took her first job as a vet tech at 17, Dr. Hilling has known she wanted to specialize in internal medicine. She took a second job in emergency care and a third at hospital, where she learned that she preferred veterinary medicine. And after a 12 year commitment to her specialty, she’s now treating Loveland pets in their most trying situations. Though pets and owners only see Hilling when the pet is sick, she says, “I want to make sure that pets feel better when they leave than they did before they
came in.” That can amount to a lot of connecting the dots. “I go through records from the family vet and talk with owners and give them the most honest and best options.” As owners, we all want our pets at their best and having higher access to more advanced treatments gives them the best odds possible. “We give the client additional options for their pet, the best we can do medically to keep their pet happy, healthy and comfortable. We deliver expert care very compassionately,” says Dr. Hilling. While many patients are referred by a family veterinarian to Four Seasons for extended and specialized care, that’s not always necessary. In the age of information, owners are making their own deci-
sions regarding their pet’s care. “We do a little of both. We do get referrals, but I feel like there’s been a climate change with owners. People seek us out. Owners get out and Google things and then come to us. Sometimes they also come in from emergency situations at 3 a.m. when their vet isn’t available,” says Dr. Hilling. In those situations, the family vet is kept in the loop daily and care is discussed with both vet and family. When you need them, specialists provide a vital service for the life and health of your pet. As owners, our greatest responsibility is in keeping them healthy and the first step is choosing a vet that is as concerned for your pets’ wellbeing as you are, like the specialists at Four Seasons Veterinary Specialists.
Archery is a sport for everyone at Rocky Mountain Archery In this area of the country, archery is most usually associated with hunting, but at Rocky Mountain Archery in Fort Collins, you’ll find that it’s much more than that.
have to be a hunter to enjoy shooting. There are other options available at Rocky Mountain Archery that focus on the enjoyment of it as a stand-alone sport.
To be sure, bow hunters are welcomed with the highest quality products and services. An array of bows, arrows, quivers, cases, sights and more greet customers when they walk in the door. Everything one would need for the sport of archery catering to everyone from the novice to the most experienced bow hunter.
At various times throughout the year, you’ll find leagues meeting weekly. A youth league helps kids learn or improve archery skills. Instructors teach groups of 24, maximum, with two different age group sessions; 6- to 10-year-olds and 10- to 18-year-olds. Bows are included in the price, but participants are welcome to bring their own.
And if you’re fully stocked up with your own equipment, maybe it’s time to tune up your bow for the season. They’ll also do draw length and weight adjustments, peep, rest, quiver and sight installs, and more. They invite customer calls and can take on most challenges. Rocky Mountain Archery is happy to work on any bow regardless of age or brand. While bow hunting is the cornerstone of sport in archery, you don’t
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The Target League is a six-week drop-in league that welcomes both novices and experienced shooters.
For kids that want to progress to competition, Rocky Mountain Archer is home to JOAD (Junior Olympic Archery Development), Rocky Mountain Hot Shots. JOAD is a try-out based team for young athletes, up to 20 years old.
Target shooting also makes for a great group activity for an evening out, birthdays, team building and more—just as long as you have five or more people. Rocky Mountain Archery offers rooms for your group, plus an hour of time on the range. Other arrangement may be made on a case by case basis.
One league accommodates both hunters and archers in one fun group. 3-D Bowhunter League starts in the fall welcoming anyone who wants a bit more of a competitive environment. Foam animal targets are set with a scoring system so hunters can practice shot placement, yardage estimates, and obstacle avoidance. A challenge of 30 different shots per night makes it fun for everyone.
Owner Stewart King has been involved in archery for over 32 years. Stewart is a certified Level IV coach with USA Archery, and has been coaching the Fort Collins JOAD team for the past 11 years..
Private lessons are also available for both new archers wanting a solid introduction to the sport, and experienced archers looking to fine tune their form. These lessons must be scheduled
Whether you’re just beginning to entertain an interest in archery or you’re just beginning hunting season, a visit to Rocky Mountain Archery is well worth while.
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“Vertebral Augmentation”
“Stem Cells”
Elite Regenerative Institute was founded with the passion to advance technology and research in order to help patients with their spinal injuries and back pain. With over 10 years of cellular regeneration experience, Dr. Donner has developed a program where instead of surgery, orthopedic stem cells are utilized to treat orthopedic injuries and conditions due to aging and degeneration in the spine, sacroiliac joints, shoulders, hips, knees, and other joints. Our autologous stem cell treatment uses adult mesenchymal, multipotent stem cells taken from a patient’s own bone marrow and then injects them into the injured, damaged, or painful area in the office setting on the same day.
Back pain in any form can be a debilitating problem many people deal with on a daily basis. Many people have pain for extended periods of time and, through either lack of care or unsuccessful procedures, find themselves without good solutions. Before giving up hope of ever finding relief from spinalrelated or back issues, sufferers should examine all the possible solutions to their particular issues. Experience, innovative techniques, and whole-person focused care are the keys to finding relief from pain and returning to a more normal life.
Dr. Donner takes great pride in identifying painful osteoporotic compression fractures and providing quick relief with a simple in-office procedure. The fractured vertebra is repaired with “bone cement,” a procedure called vertebral augmentation or vertebroplasty. This simple, minimally invasive procedure is done with great success, returning you to a life of less pain. Vertebral compression fractures of the spine are debilitating, disabling, and painful but treatable. Do you have any of these symptoms? Severe back pain especially in the elderly, acute onset of back pain, severe back pain with known osteoporosis, or a sharp, stabbing pain that appears to “wrap” around the body. Dr. Donner also utilizes a program called “Own The Bone” developed by the American Orthopedic Association which is aimed at treating and preventing future fragility fractures due to osteoporosis through multi-platform education and treatment. This program is patient-focused, providing all the tools and support necessary to help patients remain fracture free. Colorado Spine Institute received the Star Performer recognition in 2016 from “Own the Bone” in the US News and World Report magazine for exceeding patient care in treating and preventing fragility fractures.
PROVIDING YOU WITH THE HIGHEST QUALITY SERVICES AND CARE WHILE GUIDING YOU TO THE ROAD TO RECOVERY 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE UNIQUELY QUALIFIED & CERTIFIED E. Jeffrey Donner, M.D.
• Regenerative medicine techniques for painful spine & joints • Innovative minimally invasive spine surgery
Same day in-office pain relieving procedures often available Overs 25 years of experience
Dr. Donner has performed thousands of successful spinal surgeries for over 25 years, alleviating disabling spinal pain. His experience and E. Jeffrey Donner, M.D. development of many innovative techniques have elevated his practice to a premier level of care in northern Colorado.
In-office treatment
Many of the treatments performed by Colorado Spine Institute are in-office. That means no hospital stays or visits, and treatment is truly full-service. The staff is dedicated to providing care at every stage of treatment and recovery, guiding every patient through their journey to wellness with compassion, knowledge, and experience.
Focus on prevention and education, not just procedures The staff and programs at Colorado
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Spine Institute are focused on getting patients back into working order. This entails not only specific treatments or therapies but preventative steps as well. The focus on more of the healing process than just a single surgical procedure helps overall patient health and prevention of future issues.
Dr. Donner’s dual certifications Dr. Donner specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of spinal pain involving the entire spine including the cervical, thoracic, lumbar, and sacroiliac areas. Among his many distinctions, he has the honor of being the only spinal surgeon north of Denver to have dual board certification in orthopedic and spine surgery with both the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery and the American Board of Spine Surgery. He is also an active senior member of the International Spine Intervention Society. October/November 2017
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COLORADO SPINE INSTITUTE helps patients get back to a pain-free life. tissues and joints, and decrease pain. At the Regenerative Spine and Orthopedic Institute, rather than surgical intervention, they use orthopedic stem cell therapy to treat orthopedic injuries and conditions caused by aging and joint degeneration in the spine, sacroiliac joints, shoulders, hips, knees, and other joints. Though it would be ideal to avoid surgery, it’s not always possible depending on the condition that is diagnosed. When that happens, Colorado Spine Institute includes their own state-of-the-art, on-site surgical suite, where Dr. Edward Jeffrey Donner, M.D. and the staff of orthopedic experts at Colorado Spine Institute. (Photo courtesy Colorado Spine Institute.)
For many, when we think of orthopedic disorders, we associate them with athletics, but that’s not the case. Anyone, whether an athlete, an active person or a desk jockey can suffer from spinal conditions that affect their quality of life. Colorado Spine Institute extends the same level of care to anyone needing to get back to pain free days. Through innovative new procedures, advanced technology and the highest level of care, they strive to take each patient through their individual treatment plan from diagnosis to rehabilitation. Pain from conditions such as herniated, bulging or degenerating discs, spinal stenosis, pinched nerves among others can be debilitating, causing people to limit their lives in ways they may not realize, in turn leading to isolation and withdrawal. And while back surgery often sounds like a scary prospect, at Colorado Spine Institute, they are determined to treat in the least invasive way possible for your condition. X-rays and MRI are utilized along with more advanced testing to determine the nature of the problem and treat accordingly. To that end, their highly innovative Elite Regenerative Stem Cell Institute provides stem cell therapy to patients with certain injuries as an alternative to surgery.
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The objective of stem cell therapy is to assist the body in healing itself using the patient’s own naturally occurring stem cells. The function of these cells is already to provide healing in the event of injury. Colorado Spine Institute’s autologous stem cell therapy is performed on-site by an experienced orthopedic surgeon. Live x-rays remove stem cells from a high-concentrated area (the iliac wing of the pelvis) and inject those regenerative cells into the injured or painful joint or area with the goal of boosting the body’s healing process, increasing cellular communication and providing support cells to heal where the normal process would otherwise be unable to. This procedure takes approximately 45 minutes. Also housed within Colorado Spine Institute is The Regenerative Spine and Orthopedic Institute. Dr. E. Jeffrey Donner, M.D. founded the Institute over 10 years ago with the idea of using cutting-edge technology and the most current research to help patients with spinal injury and severe pain. His 25 years of experience and thousands of spinal and orthopedic surgeries using many innovative surgical techniques gives patients a wealth of knowledge to draw from. Dr. Donner and the rest of the knowledgeable staff have developed a regenerative program that can rehabilitate injuries, heal degenerative
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they are able to provide epidural steroid injections, diagnostic outpatient services, as well as specialized surgical correction of the spine. The surgery center has the highest trained nurses and physicians who care for you and treat each patient’s recovery as their No. 1 priority for the duration their stay and treatment. As they recover, they work with the best rehabilitation specialists in the area to get back to the life they desire as quickly as possible. The staff of orthopedic experts at the Colorado Spine Institute has years of experience providing solutions for pain relief and treatment of spinal injuries. Staff includes doctors, nurses, and other medical specialists whose goal is to provide every patient with the best treatment experience and help them return to a normal and healthy activity level. If you or someone you love has been suffering from unresolved or recurring back pain, it might be time to try a new approach. Living with a pain that’s treatable shouldn’t be an option. Call the Colorado Spine Institute today to schedule a consultation with one of their medical experts and see how they are able to help you back to your best pain-free life.
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THE HEARING PLACE helps restore life by improving hearing “Better Hearing, Better Life” is more than a slogan, it’s a lifetime goal. Nearly 50 million Americans experience hearing loss, including 1 in 5 teenagers. Hearing well can mean the difference between a life enjoyed and one lived in silence and frustration. Losing your hearing doesn’t have to be a sentence to the latter. Proper diagnosis, new technology and after-care available at The Hearing Place can help people of all ages maintain their hearing longer as well as rediscover hearing that they may not even realize that they’ve lost.
have over 50 years of experience fitting hearing aids and utilizine every advancement along the way. Their Audiologist, Margot Steffenhagen has been diagnosing hearing loss for over 20 years, and they all take joy from knowing they are helping their patients to achieve a more fulfilling life. Many people avoid having their hearing checked if they think they may have to start using hearing aids. They are often concerned about the appearance or fearful of the expense associated with them. At one time these were valid concerns, but not any longer.
With the latest in ever-evolving technologies, The Hearing Place Audiologists start with a free provides hearing aids that are virtuscreening to establish the patient’s ally invisible, yet amplify crystalcurrent level of hearing. Then, if clear sound. Traditional behind-thehearing loss is diagnosed, owners ear options are still available but the and Hearing Instrument Specialists, size and look no longer has to mean Connie Patton or Mike Walker, take a bulky, obvious device. them through available options to address each patient’s specific need. Even smaller in-the-ear hearing aids can be completely undetectable. Between them Connie and Mike They are custom fit for comfort in
patient achieves comfort and stability with their new hearing aid, and if it’s something they just can’t adjust to, they can exchange it for another And with today’s tech, there are digital options that can stream audio model or return it outright with no directly from a phone or tablet, TV extra charge. Even after everything or stereo sound system, so patients is settled, the entire team at The can enjoy music and video content Hearing Place is there to help you maintain, adjust and service your again. Some even have directional microphones, remote controls, and chosen device for a lifetime. pre-programs for specific situations like noisy restaurants or movie What about the cost? Of course, theaters. the expense is a concern when looking at a medical device. Connie or If hearing loss is limited to difficulty Mike will work with each patient to determine the best solution within with background noise, they can help patient’s find an assisted listen- their individual budget. ing device that helps them adjust in the particular situation that gives They work to see what exactly will them trouble. be covered under your insurance plan and offer financing when They even carry protective products needed. to prevent hearing damage for those who work in loud environment. Whether you are looking to prevent After all, protecting hearing in the hearing loss, augment a few ocfirst place is the best way to combat casional problems situations, or get hearing loss your hearing back to normal, The Hearing Place has seven locations throughout Northern Colorado just Each device comes with a 45-day adjustment period so that each waiting to help you. the ear canal and even adjusted to match skin tone.
To learn more about Good Samaritan Society ty – Loveland Village, call (970) 669-3100.
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The club offers hiking, backpacking, snowshoeing, cross country skiing, mountaineering and climbing trips for its members. The Loveland Mountain Club also hosts some biking and geocaching trips and is open to offering other activities so long as a member is willing to lead the trip.
Take a hike! And, when, you hear that coming from the Loveland Mountain Club, you’ll know it’s meant in the most congenial way possible. The Loveland Mountain Club first formed in 1978, bringing together mountain climbers and hikers who had a shared love for the great outdoors. Today, the club continues to link up those who appreciate the great playgrounds that are abundant in Northern Colorado’s backyard.
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The idea of the club? You’ll always have a buddy to join you for an adventure, whether that’s in the middle of the week or on the weekend. And, the Loveland
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University who will give a talk about bugs. At a past meeting, Tom Hecker, a podiatrist with a lower extremity sports medicine practice in Fort Collins, was able to discuss and field questions on boot designs, common hiking injuries, best hiking footwear and non-surgical treatment options for injuries.
Members scrambling up to the rock outcrop that is the summit of Sullivan Point at Roosevelt National Forest. (Photo courtesy Loveland Mountain Club.)
Mountain Club leads yearround treks to keep you on your toes. Autumn is prime time for witnessing the leaves turn gold and, come winter, members can trade their hiking boots for snowshoes for an excursion in Rocky Mountain National Park. Of course, there are hikes centered around full moons and one back in August during the eclipse.
the club can hear adventurous tales from guest speakers at the monthly meetings. As an example, Mike MacFarrin, a field glaciologist with the University of Colorado, recently gave a talk about two-year solo crossing of Baranof Island in Alaska’s ABC Archipelago. MacFarrin now takes annual expeditions across the Greenland ice sheet as part of his research. For the group’s October meeting, members will hear from Boris Kondratieff, an entomologist from Colorado State
Loveland Mountain Club is open to anyone, Bergstrand says. Most members are from Loveland and surrounding areas, like Tinmouth, Greeley and Fort Collins. Bergstrand, who moved to Colorado six years ago from Northern California, was quickly captivated by his surroundings, including Rocky Mountain National Park and the Poudre Canyon. “I started hiking a couple months after I moved here,” he says. “It’s such a great place to hike and see all the beauty that this area has to offer.” While it’s hard for him to nail down because of all the tremendous
“The club is a great way for people to be social and get some hiking in, and is especially great for those who are hesitant to go alone,” says Steve Bergstrand, president of the club. This recreational club also has a social element. A morning hike, for example, might end at an artisanal cheese shop in the afternoon, and the mountain club hosts a holiday party at Sylvan Dale Ranch, a dude ranch in Loveland; a potluck in February and a summer barbecue. On top of all that, members of 32 LOVELAND MAGAZINE
Snow doesn’t stop the intrepid Mountain Club on this hike to Agnes Lake. (Photo courtesy Loveland Mountain Club.
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trails in the area, his favorite outing is snowshoeing in Rocky Mountain National Park. “In January and February, it feels really special,” Bergstrand says. “The crowds aren’t there and the park is really beautiful. There are some nice snowshoe hikes from the Bear Lake Trailhead.” While you already know that hiking is a boon for your physical health, a growing body of research shows it’s also great for your mental health. A few years ago, a study from American and British scientists that was published in Ecopsychology found that group nature walks were linked with significantly lower depression, less perceived stress and enhanced mental health and well-being. People who had recently experienced stressful life events like a serious illness, death of a loved one, marital separation or unemployment especially saw a mood boost after outdoor group walks, according to the research carried out by scientists at the University of Michigan and October/November 2017
Stopping for a breather and a snack at a still alpine lake. (Photo courtesy Loveland Mountain Club.)
partners from with partners from De Montfort University, James Hutton Institute, and Edge Hill University in the United Kingdom. The Loveland Mountain Club has plenty of walking partners. In all, there are 170 members. Interested in joining? It’s easy. You can fill out a membership application online (http://lovelandmountainclub.org). Dues are $20 per year for individuals and $30 for couples or families. The dues cover the costs of the meeting space and also help supplement some of the social events. All hikes are led by volunteers, and they range in difficulty levels. For example, there may be a fun hike at a recreational trail in Boyd Lake or a harder hiker that covers 15 miles round-trip. Some recent hikes have included a 6-mile hike in Carter Lake, with a picnic lunch and a 10.5mile hike to Blue and Hang Lakes as well as more relaxed, mellow full moon hikes. While members of the ReporterHerald.com/LovelandMagazine
club may be weekend warriors who knock out 14ers, the club itself typically doesn’t lead 14er trips. The club publishes descriptions of the hikes in its monthly newsletter so members can find ones that are a good fit for them, taking into consideration distance and elevation gains. The hikes are led by member volunteers, most of whom have been with the club for a couple of years before they start leading the hikes. Also, the club has a trail it helps maintain. Two saturdays a year the club goes out and does trail maintenance on the Round Mountain Trail that’s west of Loveland in the Roosevelt National Forest.
More on the web: Learn more about the Loveland Mountain Club online at lovelandmountainclub.org.
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5 TOP NOTCH HIKES As summer winds down, hikers in the Loveland-area still have a few beautiful days to hit the trails. The warm late morning or early afternoon sun creates opportunities to squeeze in a bit more outdoor time before flurries arrive, and these hikes aren’t that far from the front porch. This guide offers five top-notch trails in the Loveland-area, perfect for a quick 1-3 hours on a weekday or even weekend.
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An additional hiking rule of thumb is to hike with others as much as possible. Fort Collins resident Clint Borkowski started a free “Fort Collins Easy to Moderate Hikes Meetup” on Meetup.com, a website that offers searchable niche communities. He started the group as a way to help people hike locally together. Different leaders propose hikes of varying Community relations specialist Teddy intensity, but overall focus on local, Parker-Renga from the Larimer easy-to-access trails in Loveland and County Department of Natural Fort Collins. Resources laid out a few ground rules: be snake aware, bring plenty of “Our Meetup is for anyone who water, and don’t hike off the trails. wants to hookup for walks and easy “We often have issues with people not bringing enough water for themselves or their dogs,” Parker-Renga said. “If you think you’ve brought enough, bring double.” 34 LOVELAND MAGAZINE
hikes,” Borkowski said. “When I first moved here I was really into mountain biking and hiking… and then I had children and I kind of lost touch with most of that. So I wanted a way to connect with people who want ReporterHerald.com/LovelandMagazine
to get in touch with nature again. A lot of other hiking groups have restrictions like single, Christian, or intensity. So this one has no rules.” The group often hikes through open spaces, such as the Soapstone Prairie Natural Area, Carter Reservoir and trails located up the Poudre Canyon, like Dowdy Lake Trail, Mount Margaret Trail and Frog Pond Trail up by the Red Feather Lakes area. For people who are just getting started with hiking, Borkowski recommends beginning with the bigger city parks and open spaces in the area that offer flat trails. In Fort Collins, a few such places are Rolland Moore Park, as much of it has been left in a natural state and there are many fall colors out there, and also the Poudre Trail, which offers a taste of nature right in the heart of the city. “My favorite thing to do [on the October/November 2017
Poudre Trail] is to park at the Northside Aztlan Community Center,” Borkowski said. “Then you hike under College, and then you are immersed in Lee Martinez Park. Then you can hike all of the way to Shields and then all the way up to Taft. That is just a beautiful corridor. In the fall, there are so many yellow leaves falling. You are in a yellow leaf snow globe right next to the river.”
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Horsetooth Falls Trail— Horsetooth Mountain Open Space
W County Rd 38 E., Fort Collins
This moderate loop within the Horsetooth Mountain Open space area offers opportunities for birding and a bit of forest trekking. The spring run-off season is the best time to catch the waterfall, according to Parker-Renga, but you might see a bit of a trickle this
Check out the City of Loveland open space options (many within the city limits) at cityofloveland. org/departments/parks-recreation/open-lands-natural-areas. After practicing on city flat trails, get ready to hit these five topnotch Loveland-area trails for your last fall hiking hurrah.
fall. This hike is only open to foot traffic – so no horses or bikes. The Horsetooth Mountain Open Space system is a very popular area, and the parking lot can fill quickly. For an alternate way to access this area, Parker-Renga suggests taking the Horsetooth Mountain Open Space trail system into Lory State Park, as “the trails in the north part of the park are not as used,” he said. For maps, trail descriptions and the parking lot webcam for Horsetooth Mountain Open Space, visit larimer. org/naturalresources/parks/horsetooth-mountain.
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Devil’s Backbone Open Space and Nature Trail
1725 Hidden Valley Dr., Loveland
This popular trail system offers many different options for hikers of all levels. “For beginners, going out to the keyhole and back is the first tried and true way to go,” Parker-Renga said. After a series of small switch-backs, hikers will emerge onto a plateau that leads up to a keyhole in the iconic backbone rock formation and boasts views of foothills and Longs Peak. The nearly 4.5 mile loop would turn around at this point to head back to the Loveland trail head. For those who wish to press on, either on foot, bike or horseback, the trail continues
for a total of 12 miles (called the Blue Sky Trail) and connects to the Rimrock Open Space and Horsetooth Mountain Open Space. “We have done Devil’s Backbone several times,” Borkowski said. “They have a great keyhole where you can look over Loveland. That’s one of those hikes where you can keep going.” The Larimer County Department of Natural Resources also offers several resources for getting to know the Devil’s Backbone Open Space area. “There is an interpretive brochure [at the trail head or online] that mentions topics about the history and geology of the area,” Parker-Renga said. “We often host history hikes with historians. There’s also a lot of interesting geology, so we do geol-
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ogy hikes monthly over the spring, summer and fall. We do a great talk on how the backbone formed.” A few fall events for this open space include stargazing nights, a history talk and a Tiny Trekkers guided hike designed for 2-5-year-olds. Because of the lack of shade in the area, spring and fall are the most popular, according to Parker-Renga. He also recommends trying to get out to Devil’s Backbone on weekday afternoons, as the trail can reach capacity on weekends and there is often no available parking. There is also a west trail head parking camera that you can check before heading out. For live parking camera shots, maps, brochures and details about events for Devil’s Backbone Open Space, head over to larimer. org/naturalresources/parks/devilsbackbone.
Carter Reservoir
4011 S. County Rd. 31, Loveland
Close to Berthoud, Carter Reservoir offers two trails, the Fawn Hollow Trail and the Sundance Trail. The reservoir is surround by 1,000 acres of public land, and people often use the area to hike, fish, boat, camp, picnic, and rock climb. According to the county website and Parker-Renga, the Sundance Trail will be closed until the Spring of 2018 for construction.
The Fawn Hollow Trail is rated as an easy 1-mile hike by Larimer County, with ½ mile of wheel-chair accessible trail, according to VisitLoveland.org. If you are open to traveling a bit further to get to your parking spot, Parker-Renga recommended hiking through the Ramsay-Shockey Open Space at Pinewood Reservoir, which is just a little bit further west than Carter Lake County Park. For more information on Carter Lake, visit larimer.org/naturalresources/parks/carter-lake and for more information on the Ramsay-Shockey Open Space, visit larimer.org/naturalresources/parks/ramsay-shockey.
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A FEW BONUS TRAILS If you are still hankering for more Loveland-area hiking, Parker-Renga and Borkowski both recommended a few more favorite spots. Borkowski frequents Dadd Gulch trail up the Poudre River. “It is a lot more of being immersed in the forest, with several stream crossings that aren’t a problem in the fall,” Borkowski said. “It is a
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Round Mountain Recreational Trail
1211 Big Thompson Rd, Loveland
The Round Mountain Trail system climbs through the Arapaho-Roosevelt National Forest. Trailhead parking is about 12 miles west of Loveland on Highway 34 across from the entrance of the Viestenz-Smith Mountain Park. According to the City of Loveland website and VisitLoveland.org, there are two trails within this system. The first is the Foothills Nature Trail, which is an easier 1-mile hike including a scenic overlook and educational markers describing the ecology of the area. The second trail, the Summit Adventure Trail, is an all-day (6-8 hours) 4.5 mile (9.1 miles round trip) moderate trail culminating in a summiting of Sheep Mountain. For more information on this area, visit cityofloveland.org/departments/parksrecreation/recreation-trails/foothills-nature-trail.
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It is 3 miles up and 3 miles back. It does not take long before you are immersed in fall colors.” Parker-Renga highly recommended the Eagle’s Nest Open Space, where the north fork of the Poudre River runs through. “So bring your fishing rod,” he said. He also recommended Red Mountain Open Space, spanning the Wyoming and Colorado border. “It is a large open space and has a lot of cool geology,” Parker-Renga said. “It is also
Mariana Butte Trail
popular for horseback riders and bikers
701 Clubhouse Dr.,Loveland
because they can ride for a long time. You
This trail begins at the Mariana Butte golf course parking lot. The 1-mile hike boasts panoramic views of the Front Range and loops around the Mariana Butte. An additional hike within this trail system is the new Hidden Hogback trail, constructed from 2015-2017, and includes “over 1.25 miles of natural-surface hiking trails with excellent wildlife viewing opportunities and panoramic views,” according to the City of Loveland website. For more information on the Mariana Butte Trail system, visit cityofloveland.org/departments/parks-recreation/trail-info/ mariana-butte-trail.
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can also get to the Wyoming border. Going north, you climb steadily through washes and drainages and you get to the Cheyenne Rim. It is a beautiful rolling short grass prairie. It is a complete change in eco system. You get up to the border [of Wyoming and Colorado] and it is immediately colder and windier there. It is a really awesome hike, a longer one, for those who are more ambitious and want to see parts of the county that are less travelled.”
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By EMMA CASTLEBERRY for LOVELAND MAGAZINE The curtain raises and the spotlight lands on everyone’s favorite gourd: the pumpkin. The season of this de-
lightfully sweet, bright orange globe is upon us and there are plenty of ways to enjoy it. Here are a few ideas for getting your pumpkin fix this autumn.
Pumpkin Lattes
Colorado Coffee Company dresses up their pumpkin latte with a squirt of whipped cream. (Photo courtesy Colorado Coffee Company.)
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where you can get pumpkin spiced lattes, pumpkin flavored coffee and even pumpkin chai. “People that call Colorado home look forward to autumn all year long. With our favorite season comes our favorite flavor: pumpkin.”
The creamy, spicy goodness of a pumpkin latte is hard to beat on a cold, wintery day and there is no shortage of places to get one around town.
Loveland Coffee Company has confirmed that their seasonal Pumpkin Spice Latte is flying out the drive through window. Lo Co Artisan Coffee House, Coffee Tree, and Muse also have pumpkin and pumpkin spiced drink options on their menus.
“Fall is such a nostalgic time of year,” says Stacy Kliner, owner of Colorado Coffee Company,
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Petal & Twig Organics’ pumpkin spice lotion bar, just in time for fall. (Photo courtesy Petal & Twig Organics.)
think of cozy days at home. Luckily, you can get that warm and yummy smell throughout your house without all the work that goes into making a pumpkin pie. Coloradobased Salus Natural Body Care makes a fresh pumpkin fragrance oil called Pumpkin Patch with notes of cinnamon, nutmeg, almond and peach. One-third ounce of the oil costs $5.95 and a full ounce costs $15.45. Find it online at shopsalus. com.
Osborn Farm is a beautiful location to pick your own pumpkins for carving, cooking or decorating. (Photo courtesy Osborn Farm.)
my products use organic, all-natural ingredients.” You can find these fallthemed bath goodies at the Larimer County Farmers Market through October 28. Petal & Twig also takes direct orders through Facebook and Etsy.
Pumpkin Picking
If you’re serious about your love of pumpkin, there are ways to literally cover yourself in the stuff.
Osborn Farm is Loveland’s premier destination for picking the ultimate pumpkin (or pumpkins) for your fall carving, eating and decorating adventures. Cost is calculated by weight: pumpkins are 45 cents a pound.
Petal & Twig Organics makes a pumpkin sugar scrub and a pumpkin spice lotion bar during the fall season. “The sugar scrub is made with organic pumpkin, sugar, and coconut oil, jojoba oil and essential oils,” says Jeanne Sanford, owner of Petal & Twig Organics. “All of
“Pumpkins are a totem that signifies the entry into the fall and winter seasons that are filled with friends, family, sharing, laughter and warm gather-
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ings,” says Jess Osborn of Osborn Farm. While pumpkins are the star at this 156-year-old farm, you can also pick up small and large ornamental gourds with whimsical names like Speckled Swan and Bottle Neck, as well as corn stalks, hay bales, indian corn and sunflowers.
Pumpkins of all shades, sizes and shapes piled up for fall at Osborn Farm. (Photo courtesy Osborn Farm.)
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Osborn Farm is located at 1230 South Boise Avenue in Loveland. The farm is open for picking every day from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. starting September 30 and ending November 1.
Pumpkin Cocktails At Wilbur’s Total Beverage, you can find everything you need for a cozy autumn cocktail.
They carry Captain Morgan JackO’ Blast Pumpkin Spiced Rum and Heritage Hills Pumpkin Spice Cream Liqueur for mixing drinks, along with about ten different pumpkin beers. For a quick and easy pumpkin martini, mix one part pumpkin cream liqueur and one part cream liqueur with four parts vanilla vodka. Pour into a sugar-rimmed martini glass and garnish with whipped cream and a dusting of cinnamon.
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Canyon Bakehouse, the local go-to for gluten-free baked goods, offered up this Pumpkin French Toast recipe as another way to celebrate this seasonal gourd at home. INGREDIENTS For the Pumpkin Spice Whipped Cream: 1 cup of heavy whipping cream 1 tablespoon of pumpkin spice 4 tablespoons of sugar For the French Toast: 4 eggs ½ cup of milk (or dairy free alternative) 3 tablespoons of pumpkin puree 1 teaspoons of vanilla extract 1 teaspoon of cinnamon 1 teaspoon of nutmeg 4 slices of Canyon Bakehouse 7-Grain Bread Butter for frying Maple syrup DIRECTIONS In a medium bowl whip the heavy whipping cream on high with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Be sure not to overmix. Add in the sugar and pumpkin spice and fold into the whipped cream until fully blended. Set aside. Mix eggs, milk, pumpkin puree, vanilla extract, cinnamon and nutmeg in a shallow pan. Let the bread soak in the mixture and flip the bread so that both sides are covered in the mixture. Melt 1 tbsp. butter in pan on medium heat. Place bread in pan for 3 minutes, flip and fry for another 3 minutes. Place French toast on dishes and top with whipped cream and maple syrup. Serve immediately.
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Ridge, where he taught 10 different outdoors courses.
Jim Merriott got interested in muzzleloading after watching the 1972 western, “Jeremiah Johnson,” with Robert Redford.
“I had learned a lot in the Navy about survival, so I taught survival classes; ice fishing, basic map and compass orienteering. “That’s one of the things I’m pretty good at, teaching people how not to get lost outdoors,” he said.
He wrote a nonfiction book, “Trout Wars,” to teach people a tried and true method of consistently catching rainbow and brown trout. And he took an interest in archery because of a trick shot archer named Howard Hill, famous in the 1970s. Merriott teaches monthly classes on survival and hunting at the Chilson Recreation Center in Loveland. His classes in October include a bow hunting certification class Oct. 7-8 and hunter safety certification Oct. 14-15. Merriott grew up in an outdoorsy family and went into radio and news journalism. He had an outdoor radio show on a radio station in Denver in 1989 at the same time that Dave Logan (announcer for the Denver Broncos) started doing radio. “We worked at the same radio station in ‘89 or ‘87,” he said. October/November 2017
By JESSICA BENES for LOVELAND MAGAZINE Merriott founded the Colorado Walleye Association at about that time when he noticed that people were throwing walleyes on the bank, calling them “trash fish,” despite the fact that “anyone who knows anything about walleyes knows that they’re the best tasting fish at all.” He had been doing walleye tournaments in Kansas and decided it was time Colorado had an association. Later he started a High Country Outdoor Educational School in Wheat ReporterHerald.com/LovelandMagazine
Merriott learned how to tie flies in the Ozarks in Missouri, and started teaching basic fishing courses. Hunting education classes became a thing in the 1970s and after he took one (even though he was a pretty good hunter already), he fell in love with it and asked how he could become an instructor. He worked his way up from apprentice to master instructor, and believes there are only a few at the “master” level in Colorado. He taught classes at the Chilson Recreation Center when it first opened over 15 years ago, and then he moved away for work. He returned and has been teaching monthly classes again for about two years, he said.
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His hunter safety certification course gives its graduates an “orange card” for firearms, which allows hunters to go anywhere in North America and hunt with a shotgun, rifle or pistol.
on the cake,” he said. “I try to think of myself as being a steward to the land and to the water. I think that’s important for everyone to pass on.” He tries to make sure the classes are pleasurable for every student.
Students who want to take that further can also get the “green card” with his bowhunting class, to be able to hunt with a bow and arrow anywhere in the world. “I get people from all over the state because (other organizations) don’t teach the bowhunting course as often as I do,” Merriott said.
Students practice shooting skills at a range. (Photo courtesy Jim Merriott.)
He borrows a group of .22-single action rifles from the Colorado Parks and Wildlife office in Fort
Collins for his hunting class (don’t bring firearms to class!). Students are allowed to bring their own bow and arrows or rent them from an indoor range. His students practice archery at an indoor range, Noble Archery and Outdoor Consignments, and at the outdoor Dennis Hansen Archery Range. “Basically what I do with hunter education, I try to help people have a good time,” Merriott said. “I teach them what safety is all about, and how to do things correctly so they have a safe and enjoyable outdoor experience.” Merriott said that hunting and fishing isn’t about killing, it’s about going out and enjoying nature.
One thing that he has a hard time with is people who leave trash behind while hunting. He sometimes spends more time picking up casings or other trash than hunting. He also gets concerned when very young students, as young as age 7, show up for hunting safety classes. “They have to take a 50-question multiple choice test. That’s a lot of stress on young kids that shouldn’t be there,” Merriott said. “I think they should let these kids mature a little so they can reason better. We have had some sharp kids, but I just want kids to have fun and not be stressed.” He likes to tell people to keep their hunter education manuals in their sock drawers, so they see it a few seconds every morning. And he said his motto is, “Be better today than you were yesterday, and be better tomorrow than you were today.”
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Outdoor Education and Certification Classes with Jim Merriott Hunter Education
9 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 14-15, age 10 and over, $10. Hunter Safety Certification is required to obtain a Colorado Hunting License if you were born after Jan. 1, 1949. The class will cover state and federal regulations, hunting safety, hunter responsibility, basic survival skills. Completion of classroom testing will result in a Colorado “Orange Card.” Transportation required for offsite practice.
Bow Hunting Certification Class
9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday, age 10 and over, $10. Class covers state and federal bow hunting regulations, safety and responsibility, wildlife identification and conservation, proper bow selection, shot placement and recovery techniques, and big game recovery. Successful completion awards participants with Colorado “Green Card.” Transportation required for offsite practice.
Discarded fishing line, dangerous to wildlife, kills osprey in northwest Colorado had become entangled in fishing line. “The line was wrapped around the osprey’s feet and neck,” Sponseller said. “Anglers should never discard fishing line, hooks or bait along a water way. All of these can be harmful to wildlife.” Fishing line can help you reel in the big one, but when monofilament is left carelessly along a lake or river it can be harmful to wildlife. In early August, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) received a call about a dead Osprey on the banks of Trout Creek in the Routt National Forest in northwest Colorado. The person who made the report said it looked like the bird had been shot. When CPW Wildlife Officer Andrea Sponseller investigated she found that the bird October/November 2017
Every year throughout the state CPW receives reports from people who have found birds ensnared by fishing line.
guts on the bank. That can attract bears and other wildlife. Fish should be cleaned well away from a lake or river and the entrails disposed of in a dumpster or garbage can. “If you see discarded line or other fishing gear, please pick it up. You’ll help keep fishing areas clean and remove a hazard that could kill Colorado’s wildlife,” Sponseller said.
About Colorado Parks and Wildlife
CPW is an enterprise agency, relying primarily on license sales, state parks fees and registration fees to support its operations, “I’ve seen quite a few birds tangled including: 42 state parks and more than and killed by fishing line in the last few years. Anglers should just put un- 350 wildlife areas covering approximately 900,000 acres, management of fishing and needed line in their pocket or tackle box and then throw it away properly,” hunting, wildlife watching, camping, motorized and non-motorized trails, boating and Sponseller said. outdoor education. CPW’s work contributes approximately $6 billion in total economic Some anglers also clean their catch impact annually throughout Colorado. next to the water and then leave the ReporterHerald.com/LovelandMagazine LOVELAND MAGAZINE 43
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COLORADO HUNTING 101 A guide to getting started
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ou don’t need to be a rocket scientist to hunt in Colorado but it can feel that way if you are a novice or have never hunted in Colorado when you are faced with herd of deadlines, regulations, licenses and fees and a host of questions to answer. It is hard to know where to start so you can head for the hills. “There are people who think once they have a hunting license they can go and shoot where they like,” said Jennifer Churchill, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) public information officer for the northeastern region of including Loveland. 44 LOVELAND MAGAZINE
“Hunting in Colorado is a very complex process,” she admitted, but it’s not hard to understand if you take it step by step. Right now is the end of the 2017-2018 hunting season and only a few Colorado hunting licenses are available in the next few months. The licenses for the 2018-2019 hunting season go on sale on April 1. “Start planning now for next year. This is the best time to get educated,” Churchill said.
of them across the state in numerous categories. To understand the licensing you have to understand how the whole process works. Hunting is really about game management and Colorado Game and Wildlife are the managers. “We’re making sure that right number of animals are on the right piece of land. The state is divided into units and the licenses are for individual units,” Churchill said.
The first important thing to know is that there is not There are three factors a single Colorado hunting determining the type of license, huntby ing By JOHN LEHNDORFF rather license for LOVELAND MAGAZINE many you ReporterHerald.com/LovelandMagazine
need: How: Licenses available for Archery; Muzzle loaded guns; and Rifle When and Where: Date and location in the state What: Which species or type of animal being hunted However, you can’t always get what you want. Just because you want a license to hunt a particular animal or on a choice hunting area doesn’t mean you’ll get it. “The number of hunting licenses is tightly limited per unit,” she said. Most hunters apply for a October/November 2017
have to enjoy the whole experience being outdoors, the birds, the sunrises, “theYou camaraderie of friends and getting out with your family. That’s a huge part of the experience.
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bunch of licenses. “You might not draw the licenses you want the most. You have to have backups,” Churchill said. Over time hunters also accumulate “preference points” which help influence whether they get a particular license. Patience and hunting persistence over the years counts. Colorado Parks and Wildlife sponsors a wide range of educational opportunities for new hunters. “There are a lot more women including single moms with kids applying to go with mentors which is awesome. Some of the newcomers are omnivores and people looking for a cleaner meat source,” Churchill said. “One great way to familiarize yourself with hunting in Colorado are the mentorship opportunities that are available through CPW. You can go hunting with someone who has hunted all their life. You can go along and see if hunting is for you,” she said. A wide variety of proOctober/November 2017
— Jennifer Churchill, CPW Information Officer grams, mostly free, are available at: cpw.state. co.us/hunteroutreach.
Take a hunting license class Churchill strongly advises novices to take one of yearly classes (usually offered in March) offered by Colorado Parks and Wildlife on how to fill out the many applications and avoid disappointment. “If you make any mistakes on your license applications they will be thrown out,” she warned. The least expensive licenses are typically for small game such as coyotes and rabbits. “The most coveted licenses are for moose. Only about 200 moose licenses are issued every year. For most hunters, these are once-in-a-lifetime experiences,” Churchill said. Hunting licenses are issued for public and private lands. “You have to know exactly where you are. It is the hunter’s responsibility to make sure they have permission to hunt in a particular place. We partner with these private land owners and want to maintain good relationships,” she said.
because in reality many hunting trips end without anything to put in the home freezer.
Churchill said that a good hunter invests the time in scouting the territory, hiking there first to check out the habitat and where the animals live. “You have to enjoy the whole experience being outdoors, the birds, the sunrises, the camaraderie of friends and getting out with your family. That’s a huge part of the experience,” she said. That attitude is critical
The final tip is to avoid being mistaken for a deer. Always wear vibrant hunter orange or a more recent addition to the color scheme: hunter pink. Resources:
cpw.state.co.us/aboutus/ Pages/RegulationsBrochures. aspx Fort Collins CPW office: 970-472-4300
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Made-in-Colorado Foods upgrade hiking and campfire fare
By JOHN LEHNDORFF for LOVELAND MAGAZINE
On the trail you need to refuel, but after dozens of miles the thought of chewing teriyaki bison jerky gets a little old. Back at the campsite on a chill Colorado evening you wonder if there is an alternative to yet another bag of dehydrated chili.
Luckily, the state’s many artisan food and beverage producers are producing some taste treats that are a definite upgrade on the typical hiking and camping fare.
Spicy Pumpkin not Pumpkin Spice
There are too many truly unfortunate pumpkin spiced foods on the shelves this season. Farmer’s Porch Heirloom Pumpkin Seeds are a stellar exception. The Boulder company dry-roasts organic black Styrian pumpkin seeds that are creamy and (Photos by Farmer’s Porch.) nutty with no hull to spit out and flavors them three ways: Turmeric Lime, Cacao Cinnamon and Ghost Pepper. They are available at farmers markets and at some retail outlets. Information: thefarmersporch.com.
A Better Backpack Mac
This is not your grandfather’s mac-and-cheese in a box. A couple that loves the outdoors and good mac and cheese launched FishSk ki Provisions to produce two portable variatio ons infused with roasted green chile or red chile powder. Two cups of water cooked up GMO-free pasta elbows and dehydrated green chile strips plus seasoned d Cheddar cheese powder that made an excellent bowl of creamy macaro oni and cheese. The packaging is mostly recyclable. Information: fishskipro ovisions.com
A Little Night Coffee
This is how Kalua wishes it tasted. Spirit Hound Distillers in Lyons blends naturally decaffeinated coffee, vanilla extract, sugar and grain spirits into Richardo’s Decaf Coffee Liqueur. It has a rich flavor and isn’t excessively sweet. Big plus: You can sip it around the campfire at night as an internal warmer-upper. Information: spirithounds.com 46 LOVELAND MAGAZINE
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Green Chile Fusion
If you are only bringing along one condiment on your autumn outing, choose Karami Japanese Salsa, a fusion food created by Colorado’s Japanese-American farmers that substitutes roasted Pueblo chilies for seaweed in a relish used on steamed rice. The spicy, sweet and salty salsa livens up grilled fish, tacos and almost anything else. Information: karamisalsa.com ————— John Lehndorff writes the Nibbles column for the Boulder Weekly and hosts Radio Nibbles on KGNU-FM. October/November 2017
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By JUDY FINMAN for LOVELAND MAGAZINE Have you bought your tickets to the Builder’s Ball? It’s happening on Saturday, November 4, from 5 to 11 p.m., at Ellis Ranch. Join the many friends of Loveland Habitat for Humanity to celebrate its 30 years of building community. Get your tickets and mark your calendar to be sure you attend this 30th Anniversary gala. Dress up for a festive “Boots & Blue Jeans” event, with barbecue, foot-tapping good music, old and new friends, and fellowship. The community is coming together to have fun, kick up their heels and raise money for this great cause. Habitat’s goal is $30,000, to help 48 LOVELAND MAGAZINE
build a new Habitat for Humanity home in 2018. “The Ball is the end-of-year celebration of our 30th anniversary,” says Vince Deely, Director of Development at Loveland Habitat for Humanity. “It’s our major fundraising event, and we’re doing it for the first time; we hope to make it an annual event.”
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Your Builder’s Ball ticket includes dinner, two drinks per person (followed by cash bar), music, dancing and lots of fun. Join in and kick-up your heels. Here are the ticket prices: • $400 - per table, includes seating for 8 guests • $100 per couple ReporterHerald.com/LovelandMagazine
One supporter pointed out, “With drinks, music, dancing and so much fun, these prices are really reasonable – and, of course, they are for a wonderful community cause.” You may purchase tickets online at lovelandhabitatorg.presencehost.net, or mail a check to: Loveland Habitat for Humanity, PO Box 56, Loveland, CO 80539.
Sponsorship Packages are also available If you can, be an Event Sponsor for the Builder’s Ball. Your sponsorship will help raise funds for construction materials and supplies for Habitat to build a new home. Opportunities are available from $500 to $2,500. Contact Vince Deely (vinceatlovelandhabitat.org) or call 970.669.9769.
Loveland Habitat: Thirty years of successes Loveland Habitat was founded October/November 2017
in 1987, when a small group of Loveland’s community and religious leaders recognized a growing need for safe and affordable housing for Loveland’s low-income residents. Their goal was to provide a handup, not a handout, to help families build and purchase an affordable home. Now, 30 years later, through the hard work of homeowners and volunteers, more than 134 homes and 28 home preservation projects have been completed. According to Habitat: The average dollar cost to build a single-family home is $175,000. The number of volunteer hours to build a home is 1,000. The number of families served since 1987 is 164. “The homeownership program requires homeowners to contribute 250 hours of sweat equity to their home and their neighbor’s home,” says Deely. “Each of the homes we’re building will be next to a neighbor’s home. We are doing several homes at a time. We build about five a year. We are working with volunteers, so it’s not as fast as a contractor. “We are the only nonprofit that helps families build and own affordable housing. This enables them to raise a family in comfort and build a stronger future.”
The importance of Habitat homeownership
If you›re living in overcrowded or unsafe housing, have a job or income but can›t afford your rent, and are ready for the responsibilities of homeownership, you may qualify for Habitat›s affordable homeownership. Habitat’s Sierra Valley neighborhood is close to downtown and convenient to shopping and schools. They are building duplexes, October/November 2017
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family homes. Sierra Valley is located
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HABITAT’S MISSION Loveland Habitat for Humanity Executive Director Cindi Werner, MSW, shared some thoughts about the Habitat mission from her perspective. “Since joining Loveland Habitat in March 2016, I have learned that generosity, collaboration, and acceptance serve as measurable outcomes that we can build on and share with others, so they too can experience the power and importance of Habitat’s mission. Thirty years since our founding, we are extremely grateful to the original community leaders for their vision and commitment to Habitat’s mission. Their goal of providing decent affordable housing to families in need created a legacy that continues to impact the lives of the Loveland community every day. I am humbled and honored to be a part of the Habitat team that continues the work of providing a decent affordable home to community members. I am proud to say that the environment of Habitat truly represents a common ground for all people in our community to find a place called home.”
You’re invited!
HABITAT’S BUILDER’S BALL This is a great way to celebrate 30 years of decent, affordable housing in Loveland. WHEN: November 4, 5-11 P.M. WHERE: Elliis Ranch, 2331 Ellis Ranch Ln, Loveland For more information on ticket sales and sponsorship opportunities, please contact Vince Deely (vince@lovelandhabitat.org) or call 970.669.9769. ReporterHerald.com/LovelandMagazine
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BY MISTY KAISER for LOVELAND MAGAZINE THE FRITZLER MAIZE AND SCREAM ACRES
Now-October 31: Weds.-Thurs., 6-9 p.m.; Fri., 5-10 p.m.; Sat. 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sun. 12-5 p.m.; 20861 Co. Rd. 33, La Salle
Solve a corn maze, ride the ATV mini rollercoaster barrel train, pedal around on go-carts and practice your target aim with mini-pumpkins and ears of corn and moreFor older guests, Scream Acres and the haunted corn maze come to life after dark. fritzlermaze.com
JACK LANTERN’S CORN MAZE
October 6-31, Thurs. - Sun.: Thurs., 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; 2318 S. County Rd. 5, Fort Collins
Enjoy two corn mazes, a friendly daytime maze and the other a haunted night maze, two pumpkin patches for picking the perfect jack-o-lantern or hop in a wagon and go for a riding tour of the 90+ acre farm. For an extra challenge try the scavenger hunt through the maze. nococornmaze.com
HOT METAL, COLD BREWS
October 7, 5-7 p.m.: Loveland Museum/Gallery, 503 N. Lincoln Ave., Loveland
Enjoy local brews and nosh while watching the CU Denver Transmedia Sculpture Program’s bronze and iron pour. Molten metal becomes art right before your eyes. Rian Kerrane and her students will be available for questions prior to demonstrating the process.lovelandmuseumgallery.org/ programs-events/hot-metal-cold-brews 50 LOVELAND MAGAZINE
Winter is coming and with it cold, snow and the holiday madness, but for now you
have the chance to just get out and about and enjoy the crisp days and chilly nights. Find a pumpkin patch, a halloween party or choose one the events listed below.
AN AMERICAN ANTHEM: LOVELAND CHORAL SOCIETY
October 14, 7:30 p.m.; October 15, 3 p.m.; Rialto Theater, 228 E. 4th St., Loveland
LCS kicks off their 40th anniversary season with a concert of music that shaped our nation, tested our resolve, lifted our spirits and sang of our diversity. This eclectic program includes Broadway hits from 1776 and Hamilton, patriotic medleys, and stirring tributes to the service and sacrifice of those who fought to secure our freedom. rialtotheatercenter. org/an-american-anthem
OLD TOWN HALLOWEEN ZOMBIE FEST
October 21, 2 - 9:30 p.m. Old Town Square, Fort Collins
Benefiting: Turning Point Wander the streets, enjoying ghoulish activities, vendors, entertainment, and, of course, zombies of all ages. Stops along the way feature pubs, restaurants, clubs and more plus a round of family friendly stops for the kids. Each wristband includes five stops. The Kidz Crawl runs from 2 to 6 p.m. and the adult crawl goes from 5 to 9:30 p.m.. Advanced tickets - $17/ adults (Day of $20) Kids $13.oldtownzombie.com
ANNUAL SKI & SPORTS SWAP
Chilson Recreation Center November 3, 5-9 p.m.; November 4, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
sports equipment at a fraction of the cost. Guests receive a complimentary raffle ticket upon entry. Every 30 minutes, lucky attendees will win from a selection of prizes donated by event sponsors.ci.loveland.co.us/ departments/parks-recreation/eventspromotions/ski-sports-swap.
HIGH COUNTRY CONSERVATORY OF DANCE FALL SHOWCASE November 11, 2 and 6 p.m., Rialto Theater Center, 228 E. 4th St., Loveland
Enjoy a studio showcase featuring numerous dance styles and music performed by students from High Country Conservatory of Dance. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for Children 11 and under. rialtotheatercenter.org/fall-showcase
LOVELAND’S ANNUAL HOLIDAY SING-ALONG November 26, 2 p.m.;Rialto Theater Center, 228 E. 4th St., Loveland
You know you want to sing along every time you hear them on the radio, so just give in and head down to The Rialto Theater Center for its annual holiday sing-along. Join Loveland’s own Sharon Sheets, in a fun-filled audience participation event featuring classic and contemporary holiday tunes. Enjoy hot drinks and sweet treats as you celebrate the season. rialtotheatercenter.org/calendar/#event| lovelands-annual-holiday-sing-along-2|461
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