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ADDICTED TO TRICKING FISH: Fall Fun in Loveland It’s finally fall again—or pumpkin spice season, if you’re into that kind of thing. Summer may be winding down into cooler days and downright chilly nights, but the time for getting outside and enjoying the mild temps is just gearing up. It’s perfect weather for fishing and hunting seasons are nigh. Even if you aren’t a hunter, there are some places right here in Loveland where they’ll train you up to shoot like one. Benson Sculpture Garden looks lovelier than ever when it’s surrounded by changing trees and crystal skies. So gather up the family or just the sweetie and take a stroll through this unique Loveland treasure.
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Benson Sculpture Garden is one of the unique features of the Loveland community.
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And of course, don’t forget that Halloween is just around the corner. Get your costumes ready for tricks and treats at many of the local parties and festivals. Whatever you do, get out and enjoy the great things that make Loveland unique.
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ARTS
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Disco. Watergate. The oil embargo. There are many events that epitomize the 1970s in the United States—but for Loveland, Colorado, it would have to be bronze sculpture.
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By LAURA HOBBS for LOVELAND MAGAZINE It all began in the early ‘70s, when Loveland’s Zimmerman family was running an industrial foundry. Casting parts mainly for the Chrysler Corporation, the foundry saw its business slowing to a crawl— until a group of local artists proposed an idea. “With business struggling, several local artists approached them with the idea of casting bronze sculptures,” says Kristi Elyce, Show Business Manager for the Loveland High Plains Arts Council. “It may have seemed like a bit of a stretch back then, but it makes perfect sense now.”
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Art soon became integrated into the city’s culture and the love affair only grew stronger as time passed. By 1984, Loveland’s casting business was booming and additional foundries began to spring up around the area. The enthusiasm was so great, a group of local sculptors and community leaders joined forces to establish an annual sculpture show in Benson Park. The group envisioned an outdoor exhibition and sale to provide local and out-oftown sculptors with a unique environment to display and
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The Benson Sculpture Garden began in 1985 with two bronze pieces and provided a firm foundation for the development of Loveland’s current arts scene. Today, with acquisition of six new pieces, they number 152 and range from the lifelike to the abstract, representing many different styles in one exhibition.
sell their work, as well as a way to generate funding for a proposed sculpture garden. “They saw this as an opportunity to showcase the work of local sculptors, as well as promote business for the foundry and other businesses in Loveland,” says Elyce. “The five founding artists were George Walbye, Dan Ostermiller, George Lundeen, Fritz White and Hollis Williford.”
$50,000 and $13,000 was raised to purchase the first sculpture pieces for Benson Sculpture Garden.”
With unanimous approval from city council, both the sculpture show and the sculpture park were founded in the summer of 1984. Also founded that same year was the Loveland High Plains Arts Council, whose original task was to facilitate the first “Sculpture in the Park” show and oversee the Benson Sculpture Garden itself.
Those pieces were purchased soon after, in 1985. “One was ‘Windsong and High Plains Warrior’, two beautiful life size busts of Native Americans created by George Walbye, and the second piece was two playful rabbits called ‘A Friend Indeed’ by Dan Ostermiller. With these two pieces, the Benson Sculpture Garden was born,” Elyce shares. And the city’s love for the arts found its way into public policy. Around the same time, Loveland became the first city in Colorado to enact an “Art in Public Places” ordinance, which earmarks 1 percent of all city capital projects over $50,000 for the purchase of art for the city.
“The first sculpture show utilized approximately 100 volunteers. Fifty-five sculptors displayed their sculpture at the show and approximately 2000 visitors attended,” Elyce says. “The sales were nearly
Benson Sculpture Garden’s collection—along with the annual sculpture show’s size and revenue—continued to grow as the years passed. As of early 2016, 148 pieces of sculpture, valued at over
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$4 million graced the grounds of the park. The sustained momentum is largely due to the Loveland High Plains Arts Council, which continues to serve as the driving force behind the evolution of the visual arts in Loveland. Just this June, the collection at the Benson Sculpture Garden grew even larger. “We were thrilled to be able to add six new pieces to Benson Sculpture Garden this year,” says Elyce, “Two of the pieces added were from artists who have passed, so of course those sculptures are very special to us.” The pieces include Daniel Glanz’s “Tree Top Stretch,” inspired by a tooclose-for-comfort encounter the artist had with a backyard visitor; Sandy Graves’ “Cotton & Clementine,” showcasing an age-old symbol of renewal and progress inside two ready-to-spring bunnies; Parker McDonald’s “Taking Watch,” a focused female mountain lion made from steel and perched on stone; Jack Morford’s “Book Peddlers,” a October/November 2016
to a whopping 152 sculptures. What began as a passion project between local artists and the foundry blossomed into a cultural mainstay for the city. Since that fateful proposal to the Zimmerman family’s foundry, Loveland has become mecca for artists— and the city’s affection for art is evident everywhere. Throughout the city’s streets and parks, you’ll find sculpture, galleries, murals and other creative public works to celebrate all-things-art. Described playful piece portraying two teetering monks on a tricycle; Adam Schultz’s “Magic Fish,” a bronze piece inspired by a childhood pet; and Fritz White’s “Grandmother’s Washday,”
part of the artist’s “Pueblo Series,” depicting an indigenous elder carrying a baby along with the wash. These six new pieces, purchased this summer, bring the park’s collection
as “a sweetheart city which has a love affair with the arts,” Loveland reveres its artistic place on the map.
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YOUR MONEY
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Holiday $pending By JUDY FINMAN for LOVELAND MAGAZINE
With several big holidays on the horizon, it is time to check with a few local bankers about how to plan and budget for likely—and surprise—expenses. Some themes recur in their prescriptions, like making a list of gift recipients, setting a spending goal, and opening a dedicated savings account. Their personal experiences add to the impact of their professional counsel. Holly Stewart, President of SummitView Advisors in Loveland, is clear about where to start: Make a list of the people, with their addresses, for whom you are buying gifts. “Add a few unexpected gifts,” she says, “perishables you will enjoy if they aren’t given: wine, ham, salami!” Then, “Create your budget. Include gift-wrap costs and shipping.”
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“Going into the holiday season with a plan and a budget can relieve a lot of stress.” —Doug Couse
Stewart advises, “Shop with cash if you can. If you are using online shopping, figure the amounts you have budgeted to spend and try to do it all at once. Try hard not to run up your credit cards without a plan to pay them off.
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stood in line on Black Friday, I got my daughter an iPhone for 30 percent off. It was actually pretty fun and saved me several hundred dollars.” For people who send business gifts to out-of-state clients, she cautions, “Be very careful about shipping costs. One year I sent locally made salsa to out-of-state clients. The shipping cost more than the gifts! Last year I sent candy on a free shipping day. That was much more affordable. “I think it causes trouble if you are starting too early. In the past I have kept buying and then forgot what I have. I wind up with way too many gifts that way. Avoid starting too late. You will pay
premiums to ship or you can’t get your gifts on sale.” Joshua Alcantar, Retail Branch Manager at Adams Bank & Trust in Fort Collins, offers this advice: “First off, set a goal of how much you want to save and start saving early—start in January,” he says. “For example, my wife and I have set a goal to save $900 for the holiday season. In order to hit our target savings of $900, we have an automatic transfer of $75 from our checking account to an external bank account we have set up. This way we are less tempted to access those funds online, thus making it more challenging—if we don’t see it we won’t spend it. If there are excess funds, we build on top of that for the following
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end-of-the-year ‘guilt free’ spending. Most banks in general offer a Christmas Savings and/or Certificate of Deposit accounts tailored for holiday spending. We at Adams Bank & Trust offer such a product for our clients.” Similarly, says Doug Couse, Vice President/Loveland President of Western States Bank says, “As early in the year as possible, sit down and figure out how many people you will need to buy a gift for and how much you want to spend on each person. It may not be the same for everyone, but if you’re buying for 10 people and want to spend $50 per person, then you will need $500.
“Open an account specifically for the upcoming purchases…I have found…a separate account helps me stick to a plan. Most banks offer a no-minimum-balance savings account or a Christmas Club account that work perfectly for what you are
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trying to accomplish. Decide how often and how big a bite would you like to take out of that $500; those bites represent automatic transfers from a checking account to the savings account. If I want to take smaller bites and choose twice a month for 11 months (get me through November so I can spend in December), I have 22 ‘bites’ (two times a month, for 11 months) to take out of $500, which equals about $23 a bite. Set up an automatic transfer at your bank for twice a month at $23 per transfer, and at the beginning of December you will have $506 to spend without having to worry how you’re going to pay for it when the bill comes due.”
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What you still don’t know about breast cancer
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(BPT) - From October walks to pink ribbons, Americans know breast cancer. That is, until you or a loved one is diagnosed. Suddenly, breast cancer moves from a topic that feels championed to a topic that is entirely new. Suddenly, there’s not enough information to help a family cope. Despite the vast awareness, many don’t know what it really means to fight this disease. According to a recent study conducted by Ford’s breast cancer awareness initiative, Warriors in Pink, more than 40 percent of Americans are unfamiliar with the challenges of treatment, and nearly 75 percent admit that they are unsure how to support patients. Loved ones not knowing how to help makes a difference because they are patients’ greatest resources for getting through it. Supporters may not know where to start, feeling that
the issues facing patients are too big. But what you still don’t know about breast cancer is that the little things matter. In fact, the ability to maintain routines is one of breast cancer patients’ top concerns. “In terms of the day-to-day, it’s those tasks that were hardest for me,” says survivor, Jenn Nudelman. “So my friends and family just came and did things. They didn’t give me a choice. A lot of times people reach out and say, ‘What can I do?’ But I’m not a person who asks for help. It was those friends who didn’t even ask, just acted, that I really shared the journey with.” The key to being able to “just act” is being familiar with what patients need most. When asked what that is, patients report needing help with household chores, errands and meals while undergoing treatment. “People brought meals to me,” says
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says survivor Deborah Hayes. “Amidst trying to be strong throughout treatment and recovery, and making sure that everything in your personal life still gets accomplished, one really does need that supportive friend or group to share your innermost feelings.” To empower friends and family to support the breast cancer patients in their lives, Ford Warriors in Pink offers free support services that make it easy to respond to their greatest needs - including cleaning services, meal kit deliveries, alternative hospital wear, online scheduling tools and more. These resources, available at fordcares.com, allow loved ones to simply click and “just act” - without being asked. Additionally, the site offers tips and ideas on how to help patients have more good days during their journey.
While help undeniably lessens the burden on breast cancer patients, it’s important to remember that emotional care is also vital.
“I was blessed with a great family and friends that were there to bring me support,” Redunski says. “But when people don’t have that support, they really need to feel comfortable with the resources that are available to them - whether through their doctors or online.”
“Through it all, you need at least one supporter who is genuinely there to do just that, to support you; to pray with you and to make you laugh,”
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CANYON BAKEHOUSE HELPING PEOPLE LOVE BREAD AGAIN
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Bread from Canyon Bakehouse is not only gluten free, but GMO-free as well. (Photo courtesy Canyon Bakehouse.)
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“Good businesses are a product of their people. We believe that,” — Josh Skow
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hen Christi Skow, co-founder of Canyon Bakehouse and mother of three, was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2007, she and her husband, Josh, experienced a range of emotions. “It was shocking and sad,” Josh says. “We were
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Josh Skow, Christi Skow and Ed Miknevicius, co-founders of Canyon Bakehouse make bread a part of the gluten-free lifestyle. (Photo courtesy Canyon Bakehouse.)
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is people with celiac, they strive to make a gluten-free product that anyone can love. “There are people that choose to eat gluten-free that don’t have to, for many reasons,” Josh says. “We’re exiting an age of fad diets and entering an age of health and wellness and people are cognisant. We use all-natural ingredients, non-GMO, and 100 percent whole wheat.”
A variety of breads, buns and even brownies, give gluten-free consumers a choice again. (Photo courtesy Canyon Bakehouse.)
midwesterners and we liked our bread!” Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder that causes the immune system to attack the small intestine when a person consumes gluten, a protein found in wheat, rye, and barley. This inhibits the absorption of nutrients and, if undiagnosed, can lead to other disorders like osteoporosis and infertility.
Additionally, Canyon Bakehouse caters to people who might struggle with other allergens besides gluten.
and the team of three founded Canyon Bakehouse in late 2009. The company now makes 10 products, from brownie bites to hamburger buns. In 7 years, their mission hasn’t changed: Canyon Bakehouse wants to let people love bread again.
“Sometimes folks who have allergies aren’t just allergic to one thing,” Josh says. “The bottom line is to make the product more accessible to more people. Anything that we don’t feel like we have to put in there, that’s going to make a difference, we don’t put in.”
While the company’s core market
Canyon Bakehouse goods are now
Christi had been feeling unwell for a long time, so while the celiac diagnosis was helpful, it also required a major lifestyle change. Through trial and experience, Josh and Christi made their household gluten-free, but the couple was frustrated with the lack of flavorful, nutritious bread options. So they decided to make their own. The Skows teamed up with Ed Miknevicius, a master baker,
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sold in nearly 7,500 stores in the US and Canada and the growth shows no signs of slowing down. “We went from being a regional company to selling our product nationally, but there are still so many more stores to get into,” Josh says. With production growth comes team growth. Canyon Bakehouse started with just a handful of dedicated people and has grown to over 130 full-time positions. “Good businesses are a product of their people. We believe that,” Josh says. That belief is why the company has a culture of appreciating their
employees. With starting wages at $13-$15 per hour, paid time off for all positions, and medical benefits, Canyon Bakehouse takes care of their employees. “As you become profitable and successful, it allows you to do more,” Josh says. “One of our goals is to be a ‘Best Place to Work’ in Colorado.” Expansion can sometimes mean a reduction in quality, especially for a food company, but that’s not an option for the Canyon Bakehouse founders. “Growth can bury a company and we understand that, so we’re very conscientious about what needs to happen to be successful as we
grow,” Josh says. No matter how many new stores sell their brand, or how many new team members join them, the Canyon Bakehouse team will always have roots in Colorado. The company’s logo - a river coming out of a canyon at sunset - embodies that. But the Skows appreciate more than just the natural beauty of Loveland. They appreciate a culture that allows their family to eat healthy with ease. “When we moved here, it was kind of freeing for Christi,” Josh says. “When you go to a restaurant, people understand. We love being a Colorado company and love being a company from Loveland.”
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SKI AND SNOWBOARD LOVERS
Look to
MIND & BODY
BEFORE HITTING THE SLOPES
No doubt, it’s that time of year when skiers and snowboarders start counting down the days before resorts open their lift lines and rev up the snow making machines. While many folks have hauled out the ski equipment and pulled their snowboards from the garage rafters, the true diehards have also started looking for ski and snowboard fitness conditioning programs. That’s because they know
a strong body will have more power, flexibility and balance on the slopes and fewer injuries to boot. That may lead them to start the search for local yoga studios that offer ski and snowboard specific conditioning classes for the upcoming season. Whether you take a class specifically geared for skiing and riding doesn’t matter as long as your instructor includes key moves that target the right muscles.
The Right Moves Loveland Community Yoga will open its doors at the beginning of October. Owner Eric Holsapple has taught yoga for 25 years and also enjoys black diamond runs and heliskiing. A few of his favorite go-to poses are Warrior, Tree and Dancer. “Dancer pose strengthens the glutes and increases balance, since you stand on one leg. Tree pose also strengthens the core,” he says.
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In Warrior pose, as you lean over the front of the foot and keep your weight forward, Holsapple says you will feel the quadriceps engage. Since quads are a key player out on the slopes, he says it’s a great pose for ski conditioning. He recommends holding Warrior pose for about 30 to 60 seconds.
vent injuries. “Strong quads protect the knees,” she says. She also suggests adding Chair pose to your practice because it strengthens the quads, glutes and calves. “And it promotes ankle flexion when you’re in athletic stance,” says Koldway.
Mary Kay Koldway, owner of Yogaworks of Loveland says, “Warrior pose also opens the chest and strengthens core muscles.”
Athletic stance is prominent in skiing and other sports. Athletic stance helps you improve speed, power and strength while reducing injuries, according to Marc Perry, Certified Personal Trainer, and editor-inchief with BuiltLean, a New
When you strengthen the right muscles, Koldway reminds us that it can helps pre-
Christi Sullivan, owner of Loveland Yoga & Core Fitness is pictured in Warrior pose; rear Roxanne Khan from Loveland.
Healthy Aging: What is Mind Body Connection about? Mind Body Connection is the idea our minds and emotions play a critical role in our overall health.Many ancient healing systems emphasize the mind body connection.In fact,Hippocrates,the father of western medicine,taught good health depends on a balance of the mind,body and environment.
staying physically active and exercising regularly can help prevent or delay many diseases and disabilities. In some cases, exercise is an effective treatment for many chronic conditions. Regular, moderate physical activity can help manage
supports this age-old wisdom with studies exemplifying how the health of our minds and the health of our bodies are inextricably connected to the transformation of the spirit. Herbert
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which he called the“relaxation response”.Benson demonstrated meditation,yoga and other relaxation techniques could bring about physiological changes including lower heart rate,lower breathing rate and decreased muscle tension along with positive changes in brain waves.
improve your mood. Plus, being active on a regular basis releases endorphins which are known to increase feelings of happiness. New experiences and thoughts generate brain cell activity and lapsing into a thoughtless routine and brain cell inactivity. Mentally challenging activities such as learning a new skill, adopting a new hobby or engaging in formal education may For more information, please contact Hillcrest of Loveland at 970.593.9800 www.MBKSeniorLiving.com
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Christi Sullivan, owner of Loveland Yoga & Core Fitness is pictured in Side Angle Warrior pose; rear Amber Kidder, from Fort Collins plays
Christi Sullivan, in a one-legged balancing squat with a twist, also known as revolved Utkatasana.
around with pose variations.
York-based company that promotes fitness lifestyle programs. In athletic stance, there’s a slight bend to the knees and feet are placed closer together. Skiers should feel the front of their boot touch just below the knee, when in this stance. Wondering how much conditioning it takes to help your ski skills improve? “After people do consistent yoga conditioning for about 4 to 6 weeks, they don’t feel as sore after that first day of skiing,” says Christi Sullivan, owner of Loveland Yoga and Core Fitness. She suggests practicing about two to three times a week for about 30 minutes. Can’t find 30 minutes in your day? Sullivan is famous for breaking up her routine throughout the day. She suggests 10 minutes sessions three times per day, especially during those times when you’re waiting for something. “I will do squats or planks while the pasta is 20 LOVELAND MAGAZINE
about to boil,” she says. I will try to remember this next time I’m standing in the express line at King Soopers. I’ll just slide my foot up to my knee and break into Tree pose. No one likes it when their quads burn out on the first run, not to mention epic powder days. That’s why it’s important to also add strength-based moves like squats, push-ups and lunges into your ski conditioning, says Sullivan. She says skiers and riders will benefit most from lunges and squats. She recommends the crescent lunge—a pose that strengthens the quads, glutes and hamstrings while also improving your balance. With squats, she suggests mixing it up with three variations in your leg placement—wide stance, shoulder width apart and hip width apart.
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fers, true yoga practitioners say the special sauce is the mindfulness and awareness that it brings. “Yoga helps you get into the flow,” says Koldway, who’s a skier herself. “With focus, meditation and breath work, that’s where you can learn that nature brings you this inner freedom.” A consistent yoga practice helps many people discover improved awareness of their surroundings, both internally and externally, says Koldway. And that can also help you improve your skills on the slopes. “Yoga helps you know your body, your alignment, the slope of the mountain, the snow conditions and your balance,” says Koldway, all of which helps build a better skier. John Fink, a certified leadership coach, and his business partner, Christine Pollock, a yoga instructor, both love to ski. Through their Evergreen-based company, Infinite October/November 2016
Alignment, they hold mindfulness retreats. They say yoga helps people unleash their hidden potential once they learn how to become more self-aware and stay in the present moment.
Take the fear of falling as you’re tearing up that gladed double black diamond run or navigating the unpredictable back country for example. Those who have more awareness will have an easier time conquering their fears, says Fink.
“Fear is an energy that derails us, but if we’re in the present moment, we can shift from fear to self-confidence,” he says. “Mindfulness will improve your [skiing] performance tremendously.”
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FLY FISHING THE FRONT RANGE When 10-year-old Chad LaChance moved from Florida to Colorado, his grandfather gave him a fly rod. Young LaChance says he “ran with it,” because fly fishing just seemed so… Coloradan. Decades later, LaChance is still running with it, as founder of the Fishful Thinker, a TV show and Colorado-based guide service.
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A peaceful early morning lake-side might be all it takes to get you addicted to fishing.
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“I fly fish because I like to trick fish,” says LaChance. “I enjoy tricking that fish into biting something that he shouldn’t in any way, shape, or form, bite.”
starts at $30 an hour. They also offer private “Introduction to Fly Fishing” classes starting
LaChance says this trickery is achieved by mastering the drift of the river. A fish’s real food isn’t tied to a string — it’s drifting along with the river’s current. By carefully selecting your artificial lure and where you cast it, you can make something unnatural seem natural.
Fishing class for $100, a full-day class for $150 and classes on specific subjects like entomology and fly tying. They also host free demonstrations regularly. For practice, LaChance of the Fishful Thinker recommends fly fishing in a pond before graduating to a river. He often takes students to reclaimed gravel quarries that are filled with small blue-gills. “Fly fishing for pond fish is fantastic practice,” he says. “It’s the same flies and rod for trout, only you’re in standing water. The river forces your line but the pond lets you decide.”
Sound complicated? LaChance says it’s really not. “Fly fishing is far easier than a lot of old school fly guys want you to believe,” he says. “There is nothing mythical or magical about it. A fisherman is a fisherman. A lot of the same principles apply.”
LEARNING TO FLY FISH While fly fishing isn’t too hard to learn, lessons can still be valuable for newbies. Marty Staab, a fly tying specialist at Loveland’s Elkhorn Fly Rod and Reel, says that the right instruction can save new fly fishermen from common mistakes. “As an adult, [classes] really help to speed up the learning curve and get an idea of the big picture and get some instruction on fly casting,” he says. “It will get you past an awful lot of the trial and error.” At Elkhorn, fly casting instruction October/November 2016
at $90 for one person. Rates are reduced if you can bring a friend, which Staab recommends.
For those used to lake fishing, fly-fishing can be a new challenge in the sport.
“Find a buddy and learn together. It’s both a solitary sport and a social sport,” he says. Jarrod Collins, assistant manager at St. Peter’s Fly Shop in Fort Collins, says he regrets not pursuing instruction in his early days of fly fishing. “The one thing I wish I had done in my first couple of years is taken a guide trip,” he says. St. Peter’s offers a variety of classes including a 4-hour “Intro to Fly ReporterHerald.com/LovelandMagazine
WHEN TO GO Fly fishing is a yearround sport for those who are willing to undergo a little discomfort.
“Everybody here at the shop fishes 365,” says Collins of St. Peter’s. “It takes a certain level of commitment and craziness to go out in the wintertime, but gear these days makes that possible.” Summertime lends itself to more comfortable water temperatures, but there are other factors that make fly fishing easier in the fall. While humans are gorging themselves on turkey and mashed potatoes as the weather gets colder, the fish are following similar instincts. LOVELAND MAGAZINE 27
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Collins of St. Peter’s recommends the Cache La Poudre and Big Thompson rivers as two excellent places to fly fish. He also says Horsetooth Reservoir holds a wide variety of fish species.
more in the fall,” says LaChance. “In the fall of the year, the fish are most aggressively eating. You can throw bigger flies and fish will go further to get a fly.” Thus, this time of year is the best for fishing by LaChance’s standards. Not only because of the patterns of the fish but also the patterns of people: as students go back to school and many folks return to indoor hobbies with the colder weather, the best fishing spots get a little more peaceful. “September and October is some of the absolute best fly fishing of the year in Colorado,” he says. “In September and October, you can get
away with big bugs and long casts and it’s quiet.”
Staab of Elkhorn agrees that the Big Thompson river is one of the most popular spots for fly fishing in Colorado. “The Big Thompson is a gem,” says Staab. “It has very beautiful rainbows and a good population of fish.” Staab also recommends fishing above the community of Drake, at the confluence of the North Fork Big Thompson and Big Thompson rivers. Some of the Fishful Thinker’s favorite spots to fly fish include Gore Canyon on the Colorado River, the upper reaches of the Ar-
kansas River, and Yampa River State Park outside of Steamboat Springs.
THE GEAR Rods, reels, waders, boots, vests: the gear choices for new fly fishers are limitless, but budgets usually aren’t. “I would recommend spending the bulk of my budget on the line and the rod,” says LaChance. “Those are the important parts of what you’re casting.” Specifically, LaChance recommends a 9-foot 5-weight fly rod and a weight-forward floating fly line for beginners. Fly fishing starter kits can be found for around $200. Staab of Elkhorn warns beginners against purchasing the cheapest gear, especially if you’re confident you’ll come to love the sport. “There is a wide range of fly rods and reels available and some are very inexpensive, but they will be the type of gear
Chad LaChance recommends learning fly fishing in a pond or lake.
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BEWARE When asked about risks beyond eye injuries, the pros all agree that there is one other prevalent danger of fly fishing.
The best part of the day? Cooking up your catch.
that you will outgrow if you enjoy it,” he says. Perhaps a less obvious—but highly important—gear purchase would be polarized sunglasses.
“If you can’t see the scenes in the water and the bottom content and the fish and bugs on the surface and your fly, you can’t catch fish,” says LaChance. Sunglasses also provide protection from eye injury, one of the most common risks in any type of fishing.
“Your spouse will start to wonder where you went and when you’re coming back,” says Staab of Elkhorn. “You start sneaking out of work early. Its very addictive.” Apparently, addiction to fly fishing is a problem shared by many anglers. “It’s incredibly addictive and there’s no treatment for it,” says LaChance. So, if you’re planning to give fly fishing a try, be prepared to love it — perhaps a little too much.
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Lining up with the target: Shooters at Noble Archery in Loveland shows that archery is a sport that appeals to any age and gender..
By L. L. CHARLES for LOVELAND MAGAZINE Photos by JONATHAN CASTNER Colorado is legendary for outdoor sports and recreation. Recreational shooting has a long history here, and today there are many clubs, ranges and retailers serving sport shooters in Northern Colorado. This avid group includes both those who favor archery, and those 30 LOVELAND MAGAZINE
who prefer firearms. Each pursuit has its own unique appeal and applications. But whether you’re pulling a trigger or a bowstring, it’s essential to learn how to shoot safely. Classes are an excellent way for beginners to learn the basics, and for experienced shooters to refine their skills. It’s also a fun way to meet new people who share your interest. ReporterHerald.com/LovelandMagazine
Loveland Magazine visited with the owners of two local shooting ranges – one for archery, the other firearms – to find out why recreational shooting is so popular. We also got a few tips on how to get started.
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just a simple curve of bended wood (think Robin Hood). Then someone figured out that adding a couple more curves to the design would create a smaller bow without sacrificing firepower. (When you are thrashing through the brush after a bounding buck, a smaller bow is a big deal, it appears.) The latest development, the compound bow, didn’t happen until the mid-60s, but it is now the most popular bow for target shooting and hunting. For most shooters, it’s the fastest way to be shooting bullseyes.
Owners, Josh and Meagen Noble, along with their daughter stand in front of a wide array of bows in the storefront of Noble Archery in Loveland.
The cool thing is, each of these bow styles are still in use, and you can try all three at Noble Archery in Loveland. The combination of retail shop and indoor shooting range makes it an ideal place for
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local archers to hang out and get in some target practice. Owners Josh and Meagen Noble are both involved in the sport. “Archery is a great family sport, and a fun thing for couples to do together,” Josh says. As a boy, he began making bows and arrows from “leftover sticks and strings” from his father’s construction work. Eventually, he bought his own equipment and started non-competitive shooting, just for the fun of it. Bowhunting came a little later. The indoor archery range at Noble Archery stays pretty busy, and it is open to members 24/7. The shooters are about evenly divided between hunters and recreational shooters. The current membership is about 90 percent male, and 20 percent overall are youth members. Movies and comics often help to get kids interested in archery, Noble says. “The best way to get started
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is just to come in and talk to us. We can go over the basics on equipment and get you started with a class.” There are also popular league competitions you can join. A lot of people are attracted to archery as a less expensive alternative to firearms shooting. You get the fun of marksmanship, but at a lower cost. “You can buy a basic used compound bow, arrows and releases for around three hundred dollars,” Josh Noble estimates. A used traditional recurve bow and finger taps could cost as little as $200. Noble Archery has four instructors certified by the Archery Shooters Association, and a full range of bows and equipment. Right now you can get Level 1 basic instruction, and a Hunters’ Safety class is in the works.
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The Front Range Gun Club was founded nine years ago as a memberbased indoor shooting range serving the full gamut of firearms shooting. Owner and operator Ed Klen says that the club is for anyone interested in shooting sports. “Even if you’ve never held a gun in your hand, you can do this, and learn to
do it safely.” To ensure a safe environment, members must pay an initiation fee and pass a background check similar to the one anyone must pass before they can buy a gun. Once approved, a monthly fee grants you access whenever you want. Single, couples and family memberships are available. The ratio of men to women isn’t quite 50/50, but “If I took a head count out on the range, I wouldn’t be surprised to see that forty percent of our shooters are women,” Klen says. “Some of them started coming out with their husbands or boyfriends and discovered they were interested, too.” Other women come to FRGC for self-protection classes and stay on to sharpen their skills. Seventy-five percent of the members shoot handguns, while the rest
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shoot rifles. Kids usually start out on air pistols or rifles and work their way up. The indoor range has 25 lanes, each running 25 yards deep, and shooters are separated by ballistic glass. Computer operated targets spin, turn, duck and dodge. They can move quickly toward you, or away. Easy, this is not.
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There are many different classes available for shooters at every level and interest. Shooting groups include law enforcement, Boy Scouts, 4-H, seniors… just about anyone. Beyond learning the mechanics of firearms and shooting, Klen explains, “We’ve had many parents tell us that learning about safe and responsible gun use has also been an ethical lesson for their children.” Getting started in recreational firearms shooting can typically cost around $700 to $800, which could include a class or two, a gun and some ammunition. Classes start at $45 per hour.
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That’s because, just like with human medicine, cancer treatment options have come a long way. Especially in Northern Colorado—where Colorado State University runs one of the world’s most comprehensive veterinary treatment and research centers—a diagnosis doesn’t necessarily mean having to say goodbye.
“Just hearing those words is so awful,” said Erica Faulhaber, an oncologist at Four Seasons Veterinary Specialists in Loveland. “Most of us know someone who’s gone through this and it can be terrify-
“Early detection and treatment are important for dogs, just as for people,” stated Rodney Page, director of CSU’s Flint Animal Cancer Center. “So it’s helpful to know the …warning signs of
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Those signs can include abnormal swellings, loss of weight or appetite, sores that won’t heal, persistent lameness, difficulty breathing, loss of energy, and bleeding or discharge. Because certain breeds are prone to different types of cancer, it can be useful to know how cancer might present in your particular animal, as well.
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Of course, cost also played a role in both Hicar’s and Coogan’s decisions. Because treatment is multifaceted, there can be a range of costs, said Tara Britt, a surgical oncologist and one of the founders of Four Seasons. “Speaking in general terms, you’ll probably have a biopsy to see what we’re dealing with,” she said. “That can cost in the range of $500 with anesthesia.” If surgery is needed, Britt went on to say, that might range from $2,000 to $5,000, depending on the animal and the difficulty of what’s being done. Then chemotherapies—of which there are many different kinds and courses—can cost anywhere from $40 to $500 per dose on average. Radiation treatments are also expensive.
Pet insurance, if bought when the animal is healthy, might cover some of those costs; otherwise it’s up to owners to be realistic about how much they can do for an ill pet. “I love this dog to death, she means the world to me and we’ve been on so many adventures,” said Coogan of Maggie, who’s vaccine costs $600 every six months. “But I had to decide if I could do this without putting myself at too much of a financial risk.” The bottom line isn’t the only reason not to seek treatment, though. In some cases, an animal’s cancer might have progressed too far or they might be too old to withstand therapies. In those cases, there is palliative care and even doggie hospices that can keep pets comfortable and relatively free from pain. Those services can help with everything from dispensing pain medication to getting an animal to eat or get enough fluids as the disease progresses. Because your animal will need care whether you decide to have them treated or not, it can be helpful to talk to someone about the diagnosis and build a relationship, Faulhaber said. “If we know it’s not going to be a life-saving thing, then we need to make them as comfortable as possible,” she said. “The big thing is just having the conversation.”
CANCER IS CANCER Although awful, there is one good thing that might come from canine cancer—new therapies for humans. The similarity between canine and human cancers means that information gleaned from animal treatment and trial might just have a place in helping people. Read more about CSU’s Flint Animal Cancer Center’s transfer of canine knowledge in cancer treatment here: http://today-archive.colostate.edu/story922b.html?id=10329. 36 LOVELAND MAGAZINE
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avigating personal health challenges concerns not just physical depletion but also emotional, social and spiritual wellbeing. Local nonprofit Pathways offers wholeperson support for those journeying through both long-term illness and end-of-life hospice needs. The organization began in 1978, and now serves thousands of patients each year with their expanded programs, including hospice, palliative care and grief and loss counseling assistance. Pathways president, Evan Hyatt, helped broaden their services last year to bring more attention to the grief and loss counseling arm of the organization as well as the launch the palliative care program last September.
Palliative care assists people with long-term illnesses by helping patients set goals of care and accomplish those goals, and work through symptom management along with that person’s regular medical care team. “Most people have come to know us for hospice care, which is still one of our primary services and a big part of what we do, but it is not all of what we do,” Hyatt said. “We wanted to rebrand and have our name be more broad and not just targeted on hospice care.” Tammy Brannen-Smith directs the grief and loss program for Pathways, with an emphasis on helping people who have experienced a loss, a death, or a serious illness. “Sometimes patients come to us with a diagnosis before they go in for palliative treatment,” Brannen-Smith said.
Top: The Pathways facility welcomes patients with expanded programs. (Photo courtesy Pathways / facebook.com/pathways.hospice)
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“We will talk about quality of life and goals of care, and what they will keep their focus on so that we can decide at key junctures what course to take.” “We help our hospice families, but most of our program is community based, meaning people who find us through other referrals, and they’ve had a loss due to illness from many different time periods of their lives. We provide counseling and we do a lot of different support groups both here and in the community.” President Evan Hyatt, speaks at a recent fundraising event for Pathways. (Photo by Compelling Images Photography.)
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Pathways works with all levels of the community, from holiday support groups to schools in support of students and staffs when unexpected loss occurs. One major illness the Pathways staff works with is cancer. From the first diagnosis to recovery or hospice needs, the grief and counseling staff works to support the entire family system. “What we really like to do is to be able to support families if they have received a recent diagnosis or if they have had cancer and they are finding out that their treatment options are limited,” BrannenSmith said. “We will often meet with the whole family and talk about this new information and how everyone is feeling and coping with this new information. So we can help in that way where we can meet the needs of the family as a whole. And we stay involved if there happens to be a need for hospice. If there is a death, we can stay involved.” Pathways formally launched a palliative care program after the
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local medical community requested more assistance with illness support prior to hospice care. “It used to be that the only way that we basically helped people in terms of long-term illnesses like cancer was truly at the end of life when they were no longer seeking curative measures,” Hyatt said. “And now we have brought our services to where we are helping people [earlier in the process].” Gayle Osterberg, APN, CHPN, the palliative care program coordinator for Pathways, works primarily with referrals from physicians and social workers to identify people in need of additional support during a chronic illness journey such as cancer. According to Osterberg, in some cases, such as incurable forms of lung cancer, the literature has shown that continual palliative support helps improve the long-term health of those patients. “We will talk about quality of life and goals of care, and what they will keep their focus on so that we can decide at October/November 2016
event to raise money for the non-profit is “A Vintage Affair,” a night of beer and wine tasting put on by Wilbur’s Total Beverage at the Embassy Suites in Loveland. This year’s event happened on Sept. 10 and featured over 275 wines and beers from all around the world. The event has been happening for 15 years.
key junctures what course to take,” Osterberg said. “A lot of my visits, there are two sides of one coin; symptom management and support for not only them but also for their family members as they are navigating this whole illness.” The palliative care program began with 20 patients and has grown to over 130 in the course of one year. “We have a great hospice program, and it has been a long standing and well respected part of this community and we have a world renowned counseling and loss department,” Osterberg said. “So adding in the palliative care part put Pathways in a place so that we can respond no matter what the needs are of the people we serve in this community. Not all of our people that we see on palliative care come onto hospice, but it does seem to be kind of just the right amount of support for people before they are ready for hospice, either emotionally or disease process wise.”
Fundraising events such as this year’s, A Vintage Affair, are a chance for the community to come together and help offset the costs of services at Pathways. (Photos by Compelling Images Photography)
To get involved with Pathways for events such as “A Vintage Affair” or to serve in the capacities mentioned above, contact the Pathways volunteer coordinator at 970-292-2378.
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If you would like to see what Pathways is all about consider attending the next
Volunteers steer a bulk of the help extended by Pathways to the Northern Colorado community. Opportunities for patient companionship to help caregivers abound, as well as office work, event planning and other professional services. One such annual October/November 2016
“It has become our largest fundraising event that we do,” Hyatt said. “We do a traditional silent auction and raise money within some other ways for the event. It generates about $50,000 a year, and it provides a lot of benefits for outreach and education about our organization. It is both an outreach and a fundraising event.”
fundraiser “Pathways Breakfast: Planting the Seeds of Our Future” on November 16, 7:30-8:30 a.m. Visit pathways-care.org/event/ pathways-breakfast-plantingseeds-future/ for more information. ReporterHerald.com/LovelandMagazine
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FOODIES
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SLATE
Slate Italian Eatery brings Italian comfort food to Loveland.
By JOHN LENDORFF for LOVELAND MAGAZINE Photos by PAUL LITMAN
years ago. Where Pourhouse serves a Chicken and Waffle Cone with bourbon maple sauce, Slate is dish-
New eatery fills the need for Italian comfort food made with great ingredients.
ing pasta carbonara with pancetta,
Chris Kline had a name for Love-
Slate opened in May in the former Inglenook Restaurant location after the space was transformed into a warmer, intimate space with more tables for two. “We have the Mob boss table in the back that has curtains you can close,” he said.
Kline is a trained chef who has
Kline knows Loveland well having worked in local restaurants including a stint as head chef at Pourhouse, a business he bought four
them a long time at the Pourhouse
land’s newest restaurant long before he thought about owning a place. “The name ‘Slate’ meant a blank slate where you start with great ingredients and cook them from scratch every day. The daily fresh specials get written on a chalkboard,” said Chris Kline, owner of Slate Italian Eatery. 40 LOVELAND MAGAZINE
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Parmesan cheese, peas and a fresh grind of black pepper.
specialized in classic French cuisine, but he said he is more than happy to leave the kitchen at Slate to chef Jason Schmitz and sous chef Ashley Schmitz, a brother and sister team. “I’ve worked with and earlier restaurants. They are much more creative chefs than I ever was,” Kline said. October/November 2016
“Jason and I want the menu to be approachable Italian food, mainly from Naples and Tuscany,” —Chis Kline
Guests at Slate toast over an outstanding Italian meal.
When it came time to fit a cuisine to the location they agreed that Italian was the right choice. “We thought it was a food niche that Loveland didn’t have yet. Jason and I want the menu to be approachable Italian food, mainly from Naples and Tuscany,” Kline said. That means a lineup of dishes everybody recognizes and loves from Peyton Manning’s favorite - chicken Parmesan, to chicken cacciatore stewed with San Marzano tomatoes. Slate’s cioppino is an aromatic tomato broth jammed with chunks of fresh swordfish, black mussels, little Manila clams and baby squid. “One guy told us that our cioppino was as good as any he had just tasted on a trip to Italy. It was quite a compliment,” Kline said. Another seafood star is macaroni and jumbo lump crab with creamy burrata cheese.
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The great Italian meatless comfort food, eggplant Parmesan, gets a fresh makeover. “A lot of people slice the eggplant too thin for eggplant Parmesan. We cut it ¾ of an inch thick or thicker and fry it just enough. It doesn’t get soggy and still has some chew,” Kline said. The dish is served with a generous ladle of marinara sauce laced with garlic. For big people the restaurant offers a 20-ounce bonein Florentine ribeye steak. The “piccolo” - Italian for “little ones” - can ciao down on buttered Parmesan orzo macaroni or spaghetti with marinara and a meatball. Guests can start with warm bruschetta topped with Genoa salami and chevre and glass of red or white. The mostly Italian wine list features some lesser known, highly affordable varietals thanks to the new
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restaurant’s neighbor. “They were recommended to us by the small shop next door: Mrs. Torelli’s Wine Flat. We would never have known about those wines otherwise,” Kline said. Dessert is sometimes an afterthought at Italian restaurants. The finale to dinner at Slate is a sweet surprise with scratch-made Italian desserts and pastries. Ashley Schmitz, who trained as a pastry chef, makes all the treats including cannoli and a traditional tiramisu. “She really puts a lot of care into them,” Kline said. Lunch can start with Slate’s warming three bean soup - that’s cannellini, kidney and garbanzo, or a Caesar salad with Romaine topped with Parmesan, white anchovies and teardrop peppers. The inventive pressed panini lineup starts with a meatless treat: sauteed lion’s mane and oyster mushrooms with red bell pepper and fontina cheese. Another is stuffed with prosciutto di Parma, pepperoni, salami and pepperoncini aioli.
Jillyan Sheehan, Manager at Slate Italian Eatery, pours wine for some customers.
IF YOU GO... Come release your inner Italian at Slate.
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During the holiday season the restaurant’s private dining room will be available for seasonal activities and parties.
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Conserve energy and save money this fall by weatherizing your home with these easy tips
(BPT) - Cooler seasonal temperatures can have an impact on not only your home, but also your wallet. Along with adjusting your thermostat as the cooler weather embraces much of the country, weatherizing your home also has a direct impact on the amount of energy required to maintain a comfortable temperature indoors. Follow these five easy DIY home weatherizing tips to increase your home’s energy efficiency and lower the utility bill each month. Turn on the humidifier. Increasing the humidity in your home during the cooler months adds moisture to your living space. This raises the “heat index,” making 68 degrees feel more like 76 degrees. Be sure to maintain a relative humidity in the home between 20 to 40 percent. As the temperature outside drops, lower this percentage so condensation does not form on the windows. Seal the gaps. Areas such as windows, doors, attic hatches, vents and other seasonally-used areas are prime sources for air leaks, which can cause energy bills to skyrocket. To help maintain a controlled climate inside the home October/November 2016
and prevent air from leaking in or escaping, weatherize these areas of your home by using a temporary sealant. DAP Seal ‘N Peel is an all-season, removable weather-stripping sealant you can easily apply to seal holes, cracks and gaps where air can pass through. It’s also waterproof, low in odor and dries to a clear finish. And when spring comes and you want to remove it, it peels away easily and cleanly, leaving behind no residue. Add extra insulation to all areas of your home. Adding insulation to your home reduces energy usage and increases comfort. If your home uses less than 12 inches of insulation, chances are heat is escaping. Add insulation in the attic to prevent warm air from escaping. Also consider adding insulation in crawl spaces, under floors and against basement walls to stop the transfer of cold through the house. Run your fan in the proper direction. There are layers of air in every living space that vary in degree of temperature. Because the warmest air is closest to the ceiling, running your ceiling fan in a clockwise direction in the winter months pushes the warm air up against the ceiling and then down the walls. This recirculates warm air through the room without a cool breeze and offsets the workload of the HVAC, lowering heat costs by as much as 10 percent.
four tasks above and your energy bill is still unusually high, it might be time to request a home energy audit to pinpoint problem areas in your home. This will help identify the problem areas and help you make the necessary improvements for an efficient home. In fact, you could save 5 to 30 percent on your energy bill by repairing issues found in a home energy audit, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.
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lower the air temperature based on the time of day or if you’re away from home. By turning your thermostat back even eight degrees for eight hours a day, you can save as much as 10 percent on your annual heating costs. Why make your heating and cooling systems work harder than they have to each year? By taking steps to properly weatherize your home and increase its efficiency, you’re able to maintain a comfortable interior more easily, and save money in the meantime. To find the DAP Seal ‘N Peel and more DAP products to use in home DIY projects, visitdap.com.
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TRENDS
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E-VEHICLES
Basic to Deluxe TRENDY OR HERE TO STAY?
If you think electric vehicles (EV) are the provenance of The Jetsons or a recent idea, think again. The first successful electric car in the United States debuted 126 years ago - the work of a chemist from Des Moines. Fourteen miles an hour might not have been a magic carpet ride, but it was still a no-gas vehicle, a foreshadowing of what was to come. According to energy. gov, electric cars were in their heyday in 1900, accounting for a third of all vehicles on the road. Fast forward to now, and you’ll see numerous iterations of electric and hybrid cars on the streets of Loveland any given day. The Chevy Bolt, Nissan Leaf, BMW i3 and i8, Tesla, and others all share the road with 44 LOVELAND MAGAZINE
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the gas-chugging beasts of the 20th century. But why now, after more than a century of fits and starts for e-cars? Ion Yadigaroglu, an early investor in Tesla, stated in a June 1 article om techcrunch.com that battery technology is one of the factors driving the trend. “The issue is mainly lowering the cost of batteries, with performance already adequate for most applications,” he said. “The cost of a kilowatt of lithium-ion storage has dropped from about $1,000 in 2008 to ReporterHerald.com/LovelandMagazine
something like $200 today.” Yadigaroglu cites advanced technologies that will drive the price down to less than $100 in years to come. Another factor that seems to be nudging e-vehicles to the fore is greater awareness and acknowledgment of the environmental impact of traditional cars and trucks. In 2013, transportation contributed more than half of the carbon monoxide and nitrogen oxides, and almost a quarter of the hydrocarbons, emitted into our air (ucsusa.org). Automakers are wisely responding to customers’ interest in stemming the tide. Electric vehicles offer a “step change improvement” in efficiency, converting about 60 percent of October/November 2016
Tesla Model S
the electrical energy from the grid to power at the wheels versus about 20 percent for the energy stored in gasoline (driveelectricnoco.org). So with your interest whetted for an all-electric or hybrid car, here’s a primer on a few of the top rated e-cars on the market.
2017 CHEVY BOLT When the 2017 Chevy Bolt becomes available, only select dealers will carry it because of the technology, tools, expense and expertise required. Davidson-Gebhardt Chevrolet in Loveland is one of them. With an EPA-estimated range of 238 miles, a predicted more thrill-inducing ride versus other EV models, anticipated price point, more space and power plus significant cargo space, technology and safety features other manufacturers do not seem to offer yet, the latest Bolt is going to be a head-turner in the EV market, to put it mildly. Expected base price: below $37,500 before the anticipated October/November 2016
federal tax credit of up to $7,500. “In my opinion, electric vehicle models will rise in popularity for the foreseeable future,” says DavidsonGebhardt Chevrolet manager Scott Hartwigsen. “The United States and countries around the world are working hard to limit the effects of global warming. Given the scientific evidence, I believe people will continue to seek out transportation options that impact our environment in a minimal way.”
TESLA MODEL S Unparalleled performance is delivered through Tesla’s all-electric powertrain, and the Model S accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in as little as 2.5 seconds. The car has Autopilot capability designed for stress-free highway driving. The Model S features full LED adaptive headlamps offering 14 three-position LED dynamic turning lights to improve visibility at night. The Model S features a Medical grade HEPA air filtration system, ReporterHerald.com/LovelandMagazine
which removes at least 99.97 percent of particulate exhaust pollution and effectively all allergens, bacteria and other contaminants from cabin air. The bioweapon defense mode creates positive pressure inside the cabin to protect occupants (tesla.com). Base price: $66,000.
2016 NISSAN LEAF The technology used to make the Leaf is constantly advancing, and its new 30-kilowatt-hour battery gives the Leaf its best available range ever - up to 107 miles on a single charge. An advanced lithium ion battery powers the car, and you can charge at home or on the go. While a hybrid has an electric drivetrain and gas engines, the Leaf uses nary a drop of gas and rocks out with an aerodynamic body, regenerative brakes, and available LED low-beam headlights that use half the energy of traditional ones. “Our customers want an EV for a few reasons: environment, gas and maintenance savings,” says Tynan’s Nissan LOVELAND MAGAZINE 45
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(Fort Collins) EV specialist Tom Lotz. “I think EV popularity will grow due to such amazing tax credits, dealer discounts, and battery technology getting better by the year.” Base price: $32,000.
from kenaf, similar to hemp, grown in Malaysia. Base price: $135,000. “Our customers want pollution-free driving, sensitivity to environmental issues, no gas purchase required,
efficiency, the chance to drive a car from the future – today!,” says Co’s BMW Center (Loveland) client advisor Matt Bailey. “We are seeing more interest in EV sales all the time.”
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Arise Music Festival
This 3-day festival is all about self-expression. Packed with art, yoga and dance, Arise Music Festival brings thousands to Sunrise Ranch.
Attendee, Ryan Clapp, 10-foot stilt walker
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The doctor is in and advice is free at Arise.
wows the crowd at the Arise music festival.
Festival-goers gather waiting for the next band to take the stage.
Dancing is encouraged as an art-form and means of expression.
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Travelin’ McCourys jam out on Eagle Stage at Arise Music Festival, in Loveland, Colorado. Bluegrass legend Del McCoury plays with his sons Ronnie McCoury, on mandolin, and Rob McCoury, on banjo, along side fiddle,r Jason Carter, and bassist, Alan Bartram.
Gypsy Moon’s Matt Cantor plays bass next to bandmate Silas Herman, on mandolin.
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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 harvest party or choose one the events listed below. From fun fundraisers to scary stories, find something that tickles your fancy and do it before it’s time to fire up the furnace and light the hearth.
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SOIREE DES ARTS
THE PEOPLE’S MARKET 4th Saturday of every month through October, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. 3rd and West Railroad, Loveland A traditional open-air market featuring antiques, local artisans and farmers. peoplesmarketloveland.com
DOWNTOWN LOVELAND NIGHT ON THE TOWN Second Fridays of the month, 6-9 p.m. Spend some time getting to know your neighbors at this monthly downtown block-party. Attend gallery openings, exhibits, music, visit local restaurants and more. lovelandmuseumgallery.org/programs-events/ events/night-on-the-town/ ANNUAL WATERWAY CLEAN-UP
October 8, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.; Various Locations, Loveland
There will be four stationary and two mobile check-in locations this year. Preregistration is encouraged. Stationary locations: Centennial Park, 977 W. 1st St.; The Civic Center, 500 E. Washington Ave.; World Beverage, 3655 Garfield Ave.; The High Plains Environmental Center, 1854 Piney River Dr. Mobile Check-in locations: Oxbow Natural Area, 1135 Rossum Dr.; Benson Park, 1125 W. 29th St. For more information and to volunteer, visit cityofloveland.org/waterwaycleanup 48 LOVELAND MAGAZINE
October 7, 5-7 p.m.: Loveland Museum/ Gallery, 503 N. Lincoln Ave., Loveland Enjoy a celebration in Paris with an inspired by great 20th century artists. 5-7 p.m.: Promenade En Plein Air This stroll through the park features live entertainment, food trucks, and plein air painting. This portion of the event is free.
Still Life with Guitar and Partition, Pablo Picasso
7 – 9 pm: Soiree des Arts After the sun sets, a Parisian soiree in the Main Gallery celebrates the work of Picasso, Chagall, Matisse, and Miró, with live music, hors d’oeuvres and libations, and entertainment. Tickets: $30 in advance ($20 for Museum Members); $40 at the door. La Joie, Marc Chagall
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NOCO MINI MAKER FAIRE October 8-9, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; First National Bank Building, The Ranch Event Center,Loveland Over 200 makers, inventors and artisans gather in Loveland to show off their creativity and skill at Colorado’s largest Mini Maker Faire.
In addition to the eclectic maker projects this year will feature: Sparks and Spirits, a craft distillery tasting celebrating makers that create with fire, light and sound; The DaVinci Showcase: a judged competition for winners to get support in bringing their ideas to market; and the Youth Entrepreneurs Market: booth space for school-age youth who have created their own business sponsored by Ottercares Foundation. Tickets: 1 Day Adult, $10 (advance), $12 (at the door); 1 Day Child/student, $ 6(advance), $8 (at the door); 2 Day Adult, $18 (advance), $20 (at the door); 2 Day Child/student, $10(advance), $14 (at the door); Sparks & Spirits, $50 (advance), $60 (at the door); Sparks & Spirits Designated Driver ,$25
ANNUAL CHILI SHOWDOWN AND HOEDOWN COOK-OFF October 8, 6 p.m., Northside Aztlan Community Center, 112 Willow St., Fort Collins The Chili Showdown and Hoedown includes live country music featuring Wild Road, games and face painting raffle drawings and, of course, the best chili in Northern Colorado. Doors are at 6 p.m. and chili tasting begins at 6:15 p.m. SummitStone Health Partners supports adults with mental health challenges to succeed through employment, education and developing relationships. Tickets: $10 entry for tasting and entertainment, includes three free votes, additional votes are $1 each. Children 10 and under are free. summitstonehealth. org/locations/ fort-collins/spiritcrossing-clubhouse/ spirit-crossingclubhouse-newscalendars-and-events.
For more and purchase tickets at NoCoMakerFaire.com
LOVELAND ART STUDIO TOUR
October 8-9, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Multiple locations, Loveland This tour provides a public venue for Loveland-based artists to showcase their work and contribute to the city’s vibrant arts community. lovelandartstudiotour.com
ROCKY MOUNTAIN COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS October 8, 8-10:30 p.m.; Rialto Theater, 228 E. 4th St., Loveland Celebrate country music from Colorado and Wyoming with performances by the area’s best county artists. Honoring the life of Chris LeDoux will be a special commemoration featuring Ned LeDoux performing some of his dad’s biggest hits. Walk the red carpet before the show and join the VIP after-party as well. Hosted by Big 97.9 and 100.7 KOLT-FM DJs, co-presented by the Rialto Theater Center and iHeartMedia. Tickets are $16 - $20; VIP, $50 rialtotheatercenter.org/rocky-mountain-country-music-awards October/November 2016
THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN TRAIN SHOW October 22, 9:00 am, The Ranch Events Complex 5280 Arena Cir., Unit 100, Loveland The Rocky Mountain Train Show is an all scales show, with vendors and layouts displaying trains in scales ranging from N to G. For the family, there will be story time, a switching puzzle, trains that kids can run, a ride-on train, face painting, and more. rockymountaintrainshow.com
HARRINGTON’S HAAUNTED HOUSE OF HORRORS October 21-22, 6-11 p.m.; October 28-29 6-11:30 p.m.; October 30, 6-9 p.m.; October 31 6-11 p.m. 5400 Garfield Ave., Loveland Witness the scariest haunted house in northern Colorado! Hosted by Harrington Arts Alliance. Tickets: Ages 9 and under $6; Ages 10-13 $8; Ages 14 and up $12 harringtonartsalliance.org/haaunted-house
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OLD TOWN HALLOWEEN ZOMBIE FEST October 22, 2 - 9:30 p.m. Old Town Square, Fort Collins Benefiting: Turning Point Wander the streets, enjoying ghoulish activities, vendors, entertainment, contests and, of course, zombies of all ages from 2- 9 p.m. Don’t be late for the Zombie Crawl- it starts at 5 p.m. in Old Town Square. Advanced tickets - $16. Day of $20. A wristband entitles you to five vendor specials. Get your zombie make-up done on site for $10 – $50, or come ready! Have your picture taken- Memory Box Photo Booth will be on hand. For details and tickets visit: oldtownzombie.com.
HALLOWEEN HULLABALOO October 29, 12- 4 p.m.; The Marketplace at Centerra, Fall River Dr., Loveland This event has something for everyone. Free activities, crafts, pumpkin bowling, a hay maze, trunk-ntreat, a costume contest create a day of memorable family fun. Costume Contest Categories: Ages 0-4, 5-7, 8-12, ages 13+, best group, best pet centerra.com/events/display/349
HALLOWEEN HULLABALOO PHANTOM 5K RACE October 30, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.; Embassy Suites Loveland, 4705 Clydesdale Pkwy., Loveland Run or walk this 5K with your four-legged friend. A children’s fun run takes place immediately following the race with all kid runners receiving a fun medal. The Phantom 5K raises money to help support animal rescue. phantom5k.com
ROCK OF AGES November 1113 and 18-20; Harrington Arts Alliance, 575 N. Denver Ave., Loveland
HALLOWEEN FAMILY FUN FESTIVAL 2016 October 29, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Peters Park and 5th St., adjacent to Loveland Museum/Gallery Whether funny, cute or scary -it’s time to don your best costume for the Annual Halloween Family Fun Festival in Peters Park next to the Museum. Have fun with vendor booths, food, activities for kids, entertainment, trick-ortreating, and a costume contest.
This musical comedy/drama set in the 1980s is filled with
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the songs of hit bands Styx, Journey, Bon Jovi,
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Whitesnake and more.
Prizes will be awarded in several age-categories including infant, teen, adult, and family theme.
Tickets: $15 ($18 at the door)
For more information visit lovelandmuseumgallery.org/
For more information or tickets, call
programs-events/events/halloween-family-fun-festival.
970.568.8370 or visit harringtonartsalliance.org.
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