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featuring... HOME & GARDEN
Tackle These Home Improvements In Tandem ................. 20 Bulb Planting Time Is Upon Us............................ 22 5 Overlooked Fall Home Improvements....................... 24 Home Renovation Starts With Good Planning and Good Insurance .............................. 36
TECHNOLOGY
“Smart Home” Automation... 28
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BOOK SHELF
BUSINESS
Colorado Book Award Winners .......................................... 8
Left Hand & Goldie ..................... 52
Area Book Clubs and Events ................................... 10
COMMUNITY
RELATIONSHIPS
Longmont Quilt Guild: Honoring Their Roots.................. 66
TURNTABLE
Bicycle Longmont’s Holiday Bike Program................. 67
FAMILY
GREEN LIVING
Speaking Love’s Language .......... 12 Local Music Scene ....................... 18 Keep Your Student Healthy ........ 40
EDUC ATION
Student Externs In the Workplace............................. 45
Making Music with Miller........... 58
Longmont goes greener with electric-car charging stations....... 62
RECREATION
Golf Courses and City Parks ....... 72
Gigabit Schools............................ 48
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editor’s note
Fall House Help Fall, my favorite season, is here once again. As summer winds to a close, I find myself ready for cooler weather, sweaters and everything pumpkin. Fall gives us just enough time (sometimes) to get used to the idea of being covered with snow. I often find that time moves a little faster than my good intentions can follow. Just as the renewal of spring is a perfect time for cleaning, organizing and refreshing, the quiet descent of autumn is the perfect time for getting your home ready for both cozy nights with family and festive nights with friends. We all know the beauty of a Colorado winter can still be a beast which is particularly hard on our hearth and home. Preparing for that reality now, rather than waiting until problems arise, can save much time and frustration in the cold months
to come. In this edition we’ve tried to gather some of the improvements, both physical and technological, that homeowners might overlook. For example, now is the time to plant bulbs for early color in your garden come spring. But what should you plant for the best showing? Home automation is on the rise and something many homeowners are interested in. A little research can yield more questions than answers. Luckily, Longmont has resources that can get help in that department. How much thought do you give your furnace before it comes on for the first time? Locating any potential problems now may prevent some cold nights in the busy season. If you find yourself standing in front of your house wondering where to start, take a look at our list, break out the caulk gun, insulation and some elbow grease and get started now.
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Colorado Humanities and Center for the Book Announces
Colorado Book Award Winners Colorado Humanities and Center for the Book announced winners of the 2014 Colorado Book Awards on June 13. Awards were given in 16 categories at a ceremony at the Hotel Jerome in Aspen, CO. “We’re so honored to have the opportunity to celebrate the wonderful literature and art being produced by the people of Colorado, and we’re especially grateful for the numerous volunteers who work to make the Book Awards possible,” said program coordinator Reem Abu-Baker. Colorado Humanities and
Biography
Ernest L. Blumenschein: The Life of an American Artist by Robert W. Larson and Carole B. Larson (University of Oklahoma Press)
Children’s Literature
The Tumbleweed Came Back by Carmela LaVigna-Coyle and Kevin Rechin (Rio Chico)
Creative Nonfiction
Animal, Mineral, Radical: Essays on Wildlife, Family, and Food by BK Loren (Counterpoint Press)
General Nonfiction Tasting Colorado: Favorite Recipes from the Centennial State by Michele Morris (Farcountry Press)
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Genre Fiction
Changes by Pamela Nowak (Five Star)
Historical Fiction
The Drowning Guard: A Novel of the Ottoman Empire by Linda Lafferty (Lake Union Publishing)
History
Denver Mountain Parks: 100 Years of the Magnificent Dream by Erika D. Walker, Wendy Rex-Atzet, Sally L. White, Thomas J. Noel, and John Fielder (John Fielder Publishing)
Juvenile Literature Grave Images by Jenny Goebel
Center for the Book also presented Reg Saner with the Colorado Book Awards Lifetime Achievement Award for his work in poetry and nonfiction. One of the oldest state award programs in the country, the Colorado Book Awards have recognized outstanding contributions by Colorado authors, editors, and artists for 23 years. For more information, please visit coloradohumanities.org or call 303.894.7951.
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Speaking love’s language helps REDUCE RELATIONSHIP CONFLICT Dear Dr. Beth,
Your question gets to the heart of the way that many couples who love each other end up fighting for what feels like no reason. Partners love each other but keep missing the boat when it comes to giving and receiving love in ways that really seem to matter to their partner. You are doing the right things but the feedback you get from her says you are close but still somewhat off target in getting your love messages across. There is a powerful but simple set of concepts that I have found really help couples get out of this cycle of expectation and disappointment. These concepts were developed and
My life partner and I love each other tremendously and we have been together for 12 years now. But sometimes we argue and get mad at each other and it seems totally needless. I might clean the garage or fix the window screen that she’s been complaining about and all she can do is ask me why I haven’t told her I love her today or didn’t compliment her cooking at breakfast. I just don’t get it. I do these practical, helpful things for her because I love her and if someone did them for me I would be thrilled. But somehow I always end up feeling like I’ve disappointed her. Where are we going wrong?
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1) words of afďŹ rmation; 2) gifts; 3) acts of service; 4) quality time, and 5) touch (including both sexual expression and non-sexual affection). It sounds like you and your partner have different primary love languages. This is not to say that she doesn’t appreciate the helpful and practical things you do for her, but it sounds like what she is longing for are words of afďŹ rmation--verbal expressions of love. This may be her primary love language. Your primary love language is probably different from hers. Perhaps acts of service is your primary language and you give acts of service because this is what would mean the most to you from your partner. Perhaps what makes you feel the most loved are words of afďŹ rmation—verbal appreciation for what you are doing to make her life easier, or maybe your language is touch, sexual and nonsexual affection.
If you and your partner can identify your personal love languages and which ones are most important to each of you, it is possible to enhance the feeling of love between you and reduce the feelings of being misunderstood or unloved. It is very much like learning a second language. The new language may not be natural or intuitive to you and learning it may be difďŹ cult at ďŹ rst, but it is worth it. You can greatly enhance the quality of your relationship. I suggest that both of you buy and read (or listen to the audio book) of Dr. Chapman’s, “The Five Love Languages,â€? and spend some time identifying and talking about your own languages and ďŹ nd out your partner’s preferred languages. You will be surprised at how simple it actually is to reduce conict in your relationship and begin to feel heard and appreciated by your partner.
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Dear Dr. Beth,
Our family is young. My husband and I have a one year-old and a three and a half year-old and we love our children and our extended family more than we can say. A couple of our extended family members live in the same city we do and several are spread out around the state or the country. We are both fairly close to our parents and siblings and they love our children and come to visit fairly often. We are happy about this, but sometimes they act like our children are ready to do things (like walking) that we don’t think they are ready to do. They encourage our kids to take risks that make us nervous. We don’t want to offend our family members but how do we handle this? It is clear that you realize you are fortunate to have a caring and involved family and it’s great that many of them are geographically close to
you. It sounds clear that they love your children and are quite well-meaning in their suggestions. Of course, as the parents you have the final say about what your children are ready to do and what you are ready to let them do. However, sometimes parents can be a little overly cautious in judging their child’s readiness for a next step. This isn’t a bad thing. It is a safe and cautious way to proceed. However, I encourage you to consider broadening the range of what you think your child may be capable of and allow your family to bring new energy and sometimes greater confidence to the idea of what your children are ready to try. In most cases, the consequences— a bump or slightly bruised ego on the part of the child—are extremely minor and can actually be helpful in reinforcing their sense that it is okay to take risks.
Most parents can’t bear to see their children hurt or crying, even if it is for a very short time. Relatives may have the objectivity to allow for a different perspective on your toddlers’ capacities. If you trust your family members and the possibility that others can also give your children confidence and help them grow, you may find your children growing a little more rapidly in unexpected and delightful ways.
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Dr. Beth Firestein is a licensed psychologist. She has 27 years of therapy experience and has practiced in Loveland for more than 16 years. She may be reached by calling her office at 970-635-9116, via email at firewom@webaccess.net or by visiting www.bethfirestein.com.
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I spent a lot of my early Colorado years touring around following jam bands throughout the state. I only bring that up that somewhat embarrassing little fact to say this; I’ve seen a lot of jam bands. Though Damon Wood’s Harmonious Junk falls loosely into that category, it’s more heavily rock influenced than many of the other occupants. You won’t find any mandolin in here. They also do a lot less aimless wandering, at least on their studio cuts. Wood’s voice also defies the typical tenor whine of the genre, getting into some growls and fuzz, they borrow more from The Black Keys than The Grateful Dead. All in all, I can imagine this a good rockin’ time live and definitely worth a Friday night, - Misty Kaiser
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Unfortunately, there aren’t a whole lot of Augustus samples to be had out there, but I really want to hear more of this band. Frontman Colin Kelly, has a different sort of sound, that makes the well-worn, catch-everything-with-a-banjo, Americana style, interesting to listen to. Good artists own that difference. Tom Waits, Bob Dylan, Eddie Vedder— these people exploit their imperfect sound, that occasionally borders on out of tune, to their success. Kelly could do the same. Backed by a cello, sparse percussion, guitar and yes... a banjo, this is roots music that actually sticks to its roots. I would expect to hear them at Folks Festival or something similar, but for now, they’re moving around the coffee shop/small venue circuit. They just played The Dickens Opera House, so hopefully some of you caught them, but if not, they are always adding dates, so keep an eye out. - Misty Kaiser
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An extremely well balanced emotional roller-coaster that rises through clouds of teenage nostalgia only to freefall back into darker treatments of crumbling love. Echos of E-Street era Bruce Springsteen and ‘90’s grunge seep into today’s more electronically produced soundscape, but it mixes surprisingly well. His voice isn’t synthesized or auto-tuned (thankfully), but it’s real with a kind of blue collar grit under its fingernails, which might be part of why I hear The Boss in there. It’s an adult looking back on the missed chances of youth, pondering where all the time went. JM starts out like some feathery Eagles-esque ballad about the healing power of music then explodes into fuzzy garage rock rifs and dissolves back again. It does the part of me that still lives in the ‘90s a world of good. I was born in the middle, maybe too late. Everything good had been made. Anyone interested in catching them live—be at the Hi-Dive in Denver on August 23. - Misty Kaiser 18 LONGMONT MAGAZINE
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Before the blizzards and after the heat, there’s a perfect window for improving your space. Here are a few good tips to get you started so roll up your sleeves and dig in!
Save money, time and energy when you tackle these home improvements in tandem
Most of us spend our day multi-tasking. At work or home, we want to maximize our time and resources in order to accomplish the most work while expending the minimum required effor t. Home improvement should be no different. In order to make the most of your home improvement resources, it makes sense to under take cer tain projects in tandem. Roof replacement and skylight upgrades, new counter tops and new sinks - some projects go together like peanut butter and jelly. Doing these projects at the same time can allow you to cut labor costs, save time and achieve the best possible results. Here are three sets of home improvements best done together :
1. Roof and skylights
Replacing an old or damaged roof ensures the rest of your home stays protected from the elements. A roof replacement returns nearly 68 percent of its cost when you sell your home, according to Remodeling Magazine’s Cost vs. Value Repor t. Replacing the roof entails removing the old shingles, tiles or other deck covering and the flashing around any existing openings in the roof. It’s an ideal time to inspect all those openings and upgrade any rooftop structures, such as skylights. It’s also the most convenient and affordable time to replace or install new skylights. If your home has older skylights, the flashing around them may have deteriorated over time, making them susceptible to leaks and less energy efficient. Modern Energy Star-qualified fresh air skylights, like the No Leak Skylight line from Velux America, can improve indoor air quality through passive ventilation, greatly reduce dependence on expensive ar tificial light sources, and save on energy costs. What’s more, the skylight’s specially engineered flashing and other features vir tually eliminate the risk of leaks so there’s a 10-year no-leak warranty with the units. You’re getting a new roof with a new warranty so it’s a plus to coordinate your roof and skylight warranties. Don’t have skylights but thinking about installing them to make your space more functional and enhance the enjoyment of your home? Again, roof replacement time is also the best time for a new installation. Opt for solar-powered fresh air skylights, with stylish and energy efficient solar blinds, and the improvements, including installation costs, are eligible for a 30 percent federal tax credit. To learn more about skylights or to find a cer tified installer in your area, visit whyskylights.com.
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2. Garage door and garage door opener
Replacing a garage door is a great investment, even if your builderinstalled basic door is still functional and in good shape. Installing an upscale garage door costs an average of about $2,791, and recoups nearly 89 percent of that cost at resale, according to the Cost vs. Value Repor t. A new garage door can have a major impact on your home’s curb appeal, and a newer, sturdier door that is energy efficient and air-tight can help improve your home’s overall energy efficiency. While you’re investing in a new garage door, it’s a great time to upgrade your garage door opener as well. Homeowners often don’t think about the opener until it stops working, but the device contributes to your home’s usability, convenience and security. Installing one in tandem with a new garage door can help to reduce labor costs and allow you to upgrade from an older, louder model - such as a chain-drive system - to a quieter and stronger one, like a belt-drive opener.
3. Countertops and sinks
Typically, kitchen remodeling projects involve upgrading existing counter tops. Moving from laminate to an upscale material such as granite improves not only the appearance of a kitchen but also its resale value. Remodeling Magazine says a minor kitchen remodel retains nearly 83 percent of its value. While installing new counter tops, simultaneously replacing an older sink with a newer model is a great way to continue an upscale look and save on labor costs. It’s far easier to install a new sink at the same time as the counter tops than to do so later. While you’re upgrading the sink, consider a new faucet as well to complete the updated look. Under taking complementary home improvements together is a great way to make the most of your investment - and save time and money as well.
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Bulb planting time is upon us
Close your eyes and imagine By Carol O’Meara next spring, the Colorado State University Extension thrill you get with the first crocus opening its blooms in the sunlight. The sight of that early speck of color turning into an eye-popping wave of beauty is a sure cure for winter blues. It’s also one of the only things that will convince a gardener, weary from the long summer of growing, to spend their weekend planting. But get out the trowels, you’re your kneeling cushions and get ready: finally the time has arrived to pop those bulbs in the ground. If you haven’t picked out your bulbs, don’t worry, most of the garden centers still have a good supply. For best success, keep these tips in mind:
• With bulbs, size matters. Choose large, well-formed bulbs that are blemish free. • Plant bulbs when soil temperatures are cool – 55 to 58 degrees. • Dig holes four times the height of the bulb, and place bulbs tips up. • There’s no need to fertilize at planting, instead, fertilize in spring when shoots first show. • Add four inches of mulch to buffer soil temperatures. While most people love the traditional tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths, look for the quirky to add a designer flair to your spring bouquets:
Star of Persia (Allium chris-
tophii) is a lasting favorite in the garden, and a must-have because of its size: 8 to 12 inch metallic-purple orbs. Giants in the landscape thrill visitors and this allium dries down to look
like an exploding sphere – always a hit at our house. Blooming later in the season, these show stoppers grow 18 inches tall and are outstanding dried flowers. Plant in full sun near borders, or nestled up against roses where the orbs can add unusual accent. Zones 4–8.
Double blooming daffodils
(Narcissus spp.) will leave you wishing you planted more, so grab an extra dozen before you head to the checkout line. Great for naturalizing, the ruffled petals often come in a two-tone frill that dazzles as a cut flower. Pair these with yellow Jonquils for a delightful scent or compliment the accent color of the double blossom with a daffodil of the same hue. Plant in full sun where they have room to spread. Zones 3–8.
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Species tulips, those that aren’t improved by hybridizing, are the perfect answer to bulb lovers in yards with plenty of sun and good drainage. Quickly making themselves at home, you’ll have naturalized tulips filling your garden in a saturated carpet of color. When preparing to plant, choose a spot that isn’t heavy clay, plant them on a slope, or amend the area with a bit of compost to assure good drainage. Plant the bulbs where they won’t be crowded by other perennials - they
Double blooming daffodils
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instead of thrive, so check the quality closely when you purchase or receive yours from mail order. Plant in full sun with good drainage. Zones 4–7.
name for good reason, Fritillaria imperialis’ tall, tufted stalks cause strolling neighbors to stop and stare. Wreathed in hanging, bell-shaped blooms, the shoots unfold like an alien plant seen on a science fiction show. Unusual in many gardens, this bulb is a sure winner of hearts when planted in clumps of three to five. But these bulbs are temperamental. If bruised in shipping they rot
Carol O’Meara is with Colorado State University Extension in Boulder County. Contact her at 303-678-6238 or by e-mailing comeara@bouldercounty.org. Colorado State University Extension provides unbiased, researchbased information about consumer and family issues, horticulture, natural resources, agriculture and 4-H youth development.
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Most homeowners know the major winter season preparations. They’ve spent a couple of cool Saturdays wandering around armed with weather stripping and a caulk gun. Some of them may wait a little too long after the last leaf falls to get to the gutters, but they’ll do it eventually. They know to blow out sprinklers and cover water spouts but there are a few things that they might not think of doing until they become an issue.
1. CURB APPEAL
Just because most of the beautiful summer vegetation is about to settle in for its long winter’s nap, that doesn’t mean that curb appeal has to die with it. ‘Tis the season of entertaining and the outside of the home is the first thing guests will see, so keeping it appealing is just as important as it is in the summer, without all the mowing. • Rolling out the welcome mat is a must during the fall and winter. Not only does it help keep mud and moisture outside where it belongs, it’s also a nice way to welcome visitors to your home. Check the state of doormats, clean or replace them if necessary. • Clean up gardens and flower beds by removing debris and trimming up where needed. • Consider swapping out your annual containers for potted evergreens such as boxwood, emerald arborvitae, dwarf alberta or blue star juniper. Most grow so slowly they are perfect for bringing a
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little life to your porch through winter months. • With all of the rain storms this summer, our porches and windows have picked up a lot of gunk. Now is a good time to rinse everything down before putting away hoses for the season. • If you have a snowblower, make sure it’s working. If you don’t have a snowblower, make sure you have a snow shovel and that it’s in good repair. Keeping snow cleared from walkways is the law in most Colorado cities, but it also adds to the curb appeal through ease of access. There’s nothing like waiting until the first snow to realize that you don’t have a way of clearing it. Pat Kahler, Broker Associate with RE/MAX Traditions says, “First impresLongmontMagazine.com
sion is everything! Some of my clients have decided not to enter homes based on their front appearance.” Pat recommends staging the front entry with a silk wreath on the door, some sort of wall art or a piece of furniture to welcome visitors as well as keeping the front door light on later in the day to allow for easier access and present a welcoming effect.
2. MUD MANAGEMENT
When the plants die back and the snow is gone, homeowners are often left with large muddy areas to be traversed on the way to the mailbox or car. If you have consistently muddy spots due to people or pet foot traffic, now may be a good time to give in and add a walkway. Gravel, pavers, stone or brick all make attractive—and Fall 2014
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relatively easy to install—paths through the mud. Properly spaced flagstone or large pavers filled in with – ground cover such as thyme, speedwell or ice plant is a cheaper and easier way to go if you’re on a budget. When sidewalks and pathways don’t catch it all, you’ll need a designated spot inside for wet and muddy shoes. Rubber trays, Cork floor mats, buckets or shoe shelves are just a few ideas to protect your floors from the ravages of winter.
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The change in seasons means spending a whole lot more time in the dark. Adding outdoor lighting is both practical and attractive. Solar or hard-wire landscaping lights along pathways and steps will help increase safety during those ever earlier evenings. Is there a dark corner where you park? Is the garage a black hole when the door closes? Install motion sensing light fixtures. They aren’t all unattractive flood lights anymore. With some of the newer decorative fixtures, you can enjoy the security and convenience without making your home look like a prison. Change out old inefficient incandescent light bulbs for newer LED bulbs to save energy, and money, throughout the winter. Not only are LEDs coming down in price, they’re also getting better at mimicking the warmth of incandescent bulbs. If it’s been a few years since you’ve tried them, head to Ace Hardware in Longmont and see how far they’ve come.
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4. HEAT
Fall is an excellent time to have your home comfort system inspected and cleaned. After the leaves have fallen and windows have been closed and sealed up in preparation for winter weather, it’s time to make sure the air inside your home is comfortable and clean. Inspecting and cleaning your furnace now, before it
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gets cold, can save you from a couple of cold nights in the busy season. According to Eric Meiers, President of M and M Heating & Air-conditioning, furnace repair and maintenance becomes critical before the start of the harsh, cold winters. A furnace that doesn’t operate well can lead to increased utility bills and can even pose danger to property and health. Beyond bill inflating inefficiency, gas and carbon monoxide leaks can be a health hazard. A proper inspection before your furnace is needed can prevent leaks from harming you and your family. If you don’t have a carbon monoxide detector, install one for an added measure of safety.
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5. FIREPLACE
If you have a fireplace, make sure that it’s serviceable before using it. It’s a good idea to have the chimney professionally cleaned to prevent buildup of flammable creosote. Make sure the flue is functioning properly and check the grate. Years of heat can break down the metal, eventually causing it to give way. Screens and doors should be cleaned and checked for damage. Even if you don’t have a fireplace you should have a fire extinguisher on hand. Make sure that they are up to date and fully charged. Older extinguishers can lose pressure and become less effective. Allstate Insurance recommends having dry chemical extinguishers be inspected every six years and stored pressure extinguishers every 12. Ensure that they are easily accessible and that everyone in the household knows where they are and how to use them.
When looking for ideas to improve your living space this fall, home shows and tours are good ways to start. Home shows often have displays and products that inspire the best solutions for upgrades large and small. Vendors will have information and pricing on hand, and the number of providers in one place allows you to comparison shop on-site. Home tours and parades are perfect for seeing what’s out there, whether or not one is planning on relocating. Showcase homes typically feature a collection of the newest and most attractive finishes and options available. That makes them a perfect place for idea gathering that can be carried over into your own home.
Keeping these five things in mind before the snow falls can save you valuable time, money and comfort later on.
The 2014 Parade of Homes
The 2014 Denver Parade of Homes allows you access to more than 70 designed model homes and custom homes from luxury to affordably priced. You’ll find new homes located along the Front Range of Colorado from Loveland to Castle Rock and from Central City to Aurora, and neighborhoods in-between. Even checkout showcase proper ties with amazing home staging as this is truly a real estate showcase in Denver. WHEN: August 7 - Labor Day, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays from 11 am - 6 WHERE: Homes are divided into seven regions: nor th, west, central, east, south Parker/Castle Rock and Loveland/Longmont. INFO: paradeofhomesdenver.com
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Home builders and remodelers in Nor thern Colorado have been building along the front range in the most beautiful locations of Weld and Larimer counties using the most innovative technology, creating spacious yet energy conscious designs for the most discerning home buyers. The philosophy of “Luxury at Every Size” extends to all of their offerings which include custom estate homes, country club community homes, coach homes, single family homes and luxurious remodeled homes. WHEN: Three Full Weekends, 10 am – 5 pm, Sept. 6-7, Sept. 13 -14, Sept. 20-21 WHERE: Locations throughout Weld and Larimer counties INFO: nocohba.com/events-calendar parade-of-homes/
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By Adam Mar tin It started in 1962. That’s when The Jetsons debuted and Americans first began to dream of the “smart home”—a home that could anticipate your needs and automatically do all kinds of things for you. Of course, The Jetsons promised us flying cars, too, and that certainly hasn’t happened yet. However, home automation has made some significant strides in recent years. Whether you’re interested in security, going green, entertainment, or a combination of all three, there are home automation solutions out there to meet your needs.
HOME SECURITY “Cumbersome”—that’s the word Jason Parmely uses to describe what home video surveillance systems used to be. Parmely runs Next Step
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Communications with his partner, Ryan Brungardt. While he’s quick to admit the limitations and hassles of older systems, he’s an enthusiastic fan of the newest technology, which he describes as both cost effective and user friendly.
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——— continued from pg. 29 and analog cameras to record surveillance video. As Parmely explained, analogue technology is much more cost effective than digital, and is more than sufficient to meet most needs. In fact, the cameras Next Step recommends are motion sensitive, only recording video when something is happening, and can see in the dark via infrared technology. A lot of the equipment used to build these kinds of home security systems can be purchased online à la carte, or even at Lowe’s or Home Depot. There are also do-it-yourself (or “DIY”) kits available. When asked if a home owner could install a security system as a DIY project, Parmely was hesitantly optimistic. He said a tech savvy person could, in fact, do a lot of the setup on their own. However, when it comes to installing a truly reliable video surveillance system, he was frank: “There’s no better way than to have a professional company, especially a local company, do it.” And, he warned against using a kit to build a system, explaining that the components included in security system kits are rarely of the highest quality. Parmely also pointed out that Next Step Communications does more than security systems. They can handle any home project that is audio/video related, from security to entertainment. Their goal is to provide clients with cost-effective, convenient solutions to a wide variety of home automation needs.
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GOING GREEN When it comes to creating a more energy efficient home, there are some exciting new options in the field of home automation. There’s a good chance you’ve heard of one of the more powerful of these tools: a smart thermostat. Both Nest and Honeywell offer wifi-connected thermostats that can automatically toggle the indoor temperature depending on time of day, outside temperature and other factors. These devices are also accessible remotely. Forget to adjust the thermostat before taking a trip? No worries. You can use your smart phone to set it from anywhere. According to the Nest website, home owners who autoschedule their climate control using a smart thermostat can “save up to 20% on [their] heating and cooling bills.” While swapping out a traditional thermostat for a smart thermostat may seem like a daunting DIY project, Parmely says these are actually very easy to install. There are even tutorial videos online to walk you through the process, which shouldn’t take more than about an hour. Looking for something more robust? Residential Systems Inc, another Colorado based company, may
have a solution for you. Their slogan is simple: “Bringing homes to life.” They deliver on that promise. As Travis Leo, CEO of RSI explained, home automation began as home owners demanded a solution for a common problem—too many remote controls. However, today’s home automation does much more than provide a “universal remote” for controlling all entertainment. Now, that same remote can also control lighting, shades, indoor climate and, of course, the home’s security system. The systems RSI installs are powerful. Driven by either the Savant or Control4 software platform, these systems allow for a seamless mix of manual and automated
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control. For example, window shades can be programmed so that they raise and lower automatically based on sunlight intensity. The system can automatically toggle external lights on and off based on local sunrise and sunset A sleek touch-screen control from times. And, the entire Residential Systems, Inc. home can be programmed Photo by Tim O’Hara photography, courto turn off at the push of tesy of Residential Systems, Inc. a button. Imagine using your phone to turn off all lights, TVs, fans and other However, many of the DIY options components when you leave by pressavailable, while novel, aren’t terribly ing a single button! effective. Most of Leo’s clients prefer Like Parmely, Leo expressed causolid, well-integrated solutions. RSI tion when asked about taking the DYI installs only the best technology, and approach for these kinds of automadoes so in an aesthetically pleasing tion. fashion, hiding wires and providing “There are DIY solutions,” he said, clients with a seamless interface for “and for people who are hobbyists controlling everything. RSI has been providing home and tinkerers, there’s a novelty there.”
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star ts with good planning and good insurance The United States is a country of renovators and remodelers, judging from the steady growth of home improvement projects across the nation in recent years. People are remodeling their homes at historically high rates, according to the National Association of Homebuilders. Many of these projects are complex and expensive, and too often people neglect to fully protect their assets and bank accounts because they fail to properly assess the risks of major home renovations. There are a few basic things homeowners need to think about before, during and after renovation that will go a long way toward protecting their little piece of the American Dream. One of the most important tasks comes well before even the first nail is hammered. “It always goes back to choosing the right contractor,” says Mark McCormick, technical director of personal risk services at Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company. “Embarking on these kinds of projects is an emotional experience, but it’s important to objectively vet your contractors before making a 36 LONGMONT MAGAZINE
decision about who will be working in your home.” You can’t just pick your contractor at random out of the Yellow Pages or hire them simply because they might have a nice website. Make sure they’ve been in business for a while - 10 or more years is often a good gauge. While not a guarantee of trustworthiness, business longevity shows at least a certain level of stability. Also, companies that have been around longer tend to have connections in the wider community and established LongmontMagazine.com
reputations that can be checked out. Ask neighbors and friends for their thoughts and get recommendations from people who have been through a remodel. Many times flyby-night contractors will only give out cellphone numbers, which is a big red flag, so make sure they have a physical address. Also, ask for proof that they are properly licensed and carry the right insurance for themselves and their subcontractors. “It’s always good to get three to five contractors into the vetting process,” McCormick says. “There may be some who have been around for only a year, or you may not be happy with their subs, the price, the scope of work or how they approach your home. You want them to do the work in your castle as if they owned it themselves.” An often-neglected item on the pre-project check list is making sure your insurance is up to the task. Before work begins, contact your agent and ask if you need to adjust your liability limits or if there is anything you can do to minimize your risk. Larger, more complex projects are inherently Fall 2014
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more risky, so the insurance company might suggest things like security fencing, cameras or - if the project is really big - a security guard. “If homeowners neglect to tell their insurance agent about a renovation, it puts them at risk from a liability standpoint,” McCormick says. “People
Remodeling tips for homeowners: 1.Carefully vet contractors. 2.Contact your insurance company and get advice about risk mitigation and liabilities. 3.Make sure your contractor and subcontractors have adequate liability insurance. 4.Maintain good records of all agreements and transactions. 5.Never leave valuable personal items in plain view during a project.
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KEEP YOUR STUDENT HEALTHY The importance of well checkups and dental visits By Dominique Del Grosso For children of all ages, staying healthy is critical. From one year to the next, kids go through a number of physical, emotional and social changes. And, to appropriately track and properly evaluate those changes, well checkup appointments, conducted by a physician – likely a pediatrician – are essential to ensure your child is on the right path for continued healthy growth. With the beginning of a new school year on the horizon, it’s a perfect time to parents schedule well checkup appointments for students. 40 LONGMONT MAGAZINE
Doing this prior to the school year will help you and your child be certain he is healthy and fully prepared for the first day of school.
WELL CHECKUP APPOINTMENTS Dr. Robin Schaten, a pediatrician practicing in the Pediatrics Department of the Longmont Clinic, says during a well checkup appointment, many factors of a child’s health are measured. “The child’s growth, health, nutrition, and development are assessed, as well as how well the child is functioning from a psychological, LongmontMagazine.com
educational, emotional, and social standpoint,” she says. Schaten stresses the importance of annual well checkup appointments because if any type of problem is identified, a plan of action can be implemented immediately to remedy the issue. “Many times problems can be identified early and treated, before they become more serious and more difficult to treat. And, if there are educational or psychological issues that are problematic, they can be addressed before they worsen,” she says. When your child was an infant, Fall 2014
your pediatrician referred to a detailed, age-appropriate spectrum that helps identify if your baby is presenting normally versus abnormally or healthy versus unhealthy. And, the same concept is used when assessing children in well checkup appointments as they age. From a well checkup appointment, Schaten says both parents and physicians will be armed with essential medical information revealing a child’s health, growth and maturity. During the appointment, she says the markers pediatricians assess are as follows: • Time is allotted to answer questions the parents or child may have. Recommendations for diet, exercise, sleep, enhancing the child’s development and educational needs are given. • The physician will perform a head-to-toe physical examination of the child. • Vaccination records are reviewed. Based on the age of the child, additional vaccines may be recommended and administered.
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——— continued from pg. 41 • If medically necessary, additional testing may be needed, such as a complete vision assessment by an ophthalmologist or optometrist, a hearing test by an audiologist, educational testing for learning disabilities, specific blood tests, X-rays or urine specimens may be ordered to check kidney function. • A vision screen is conducted. • A portion of the checkup is devoted to determining if the child’s physical, mental, and emotional statuses are appropriate for their age. And, if not, devise a plan for further evaluation and treatment. As children approach their teen years, we screen for such issues as smoking, drug use or depression. For children older than the age two, well checkup appointments are recommended as annual appointments unless a physician advises otherwise or other medical issues persist.
VISIT THE DENTIST In addition to well checkup appointments, for teeth and overall mouth health, visiting the dentist twice each year for tooth and mouth cleanings is essential. Dr. Thomas Drake, a dentist with Smile Designers Family & Cosmetic Dentistry in Longmont, says establishing proper oral hygiene habits are essential for everyone, but especially children. “The best way to get your children to have good dental hygiene is to model the desired behavior as a parent. Brush your teeth at the same time as your kids. Doing this will help the process not feel like a nega44 LONGMONT MAGAZINE
tive task you have to hound and fight your kids about, but it will instead become more of a daily routine everyone participates in,” he says. With dental cleaning appointments recommended once every six months, there are daily tactics children can do to maintain a healthy smile. Brushing and flossing are crucial. But, doing so once a day isn’t enough. Drake recommends brushing three times each day and flossing once before bed. If it’s impossible to brush three times each day, don’t panic. Sometimes the best oral hygiene comes down to quality, not quantity. Drake says that so long as your child engages in a proper teeth brushing session twice each day – once in the morning and once before bed; flossing included – keeping cavities away is a much more likely outcome. Nighttime brushing and flossing are so important because a lot happens in the mouth during hours of sleep. “At night, your mouth stays completely undisturbed, so it’s a ripe time for all the bacteria to take hold. Brushing and flossing before bed helps ward-off cavities and damage,” Drake says.
KEEP GERMS AWAY Getting sick is not enjoyable for both the parent and the child. Unfortunately, our children are likely to LongmontMagazine.com
get sick throughout the school year due to germ transmission in the closequarters of a classroom setting. “Pediatricians always see more sick children during the school year than in the summer. Not only do children transmit illness through sneezing and coughing, but all surfaces in the school are contaminated with viruses and bacteria including: computers, water fountains, desks, chairs, doorknobs, faucets, etc.,” Schaten says. But she says parents can use several tactics to help keep germs at-bay and students as healthy as possible: • Parents and children must wash hands frequently or use hand sanitizer prior to eating, and – most certainly – after a bathroom visit. • Teach children to keep hands away from the face. • Avoid drinking from the water fountain. Send children to school with an individual water bottle. • Adequate sleep is essential for a number of reasons, but sleep will contribute to a strong immune system, which is imperative for fighting germs. • Exercise regularly and consume healthy, wholesome foods. • Dress appropriately for the weather and outdoor temperatures. “Every year, about 10 to 30 percent of the population gets influenza, and it is highly contagious,” Schaten says. “Children who get immunized against influenza – every year – are much less likely to get the disease, and even if they do, it is usually less severe.” Fall 2014
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Local businesses benefit from utilizing student externs in the workplace By Tamara Moore, Career Services Coordinator, IBMC College
Employers have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of students in Northern Colorado – thanks to externship opportunities available throughout a variety of program fields from IBMC College and other career training institutions in the community. Hands-on teaching plays a crucial role in a student’s ability to successfully transition into the workforce. This type of training, which consists of educational coursework developed specifically to meet accreditation requirements and community workforce needs, combined with integrated career services departmental support, provides a
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IBMC College in Longmont, Greeley, and Fort Collins, Colo. and Cheyenne, Wyo., as well as other career colleges, require students to complete externships. These externships have shorter hour requirements—typically five weeks in length—than internships and focus on direct career experience with an emphasis on hiring opportunities. Externships are unique and offer a cost-free benefit to employers by allowing them to work with a candidate for an extended time with no obligation to hire. This trial period gives the employer time to truly assess the candidate’s fit within their company, which is the most effective way to evaluate potential. When employers “test drive” talent, they receive the benefits of extra support, fresh ideas and increased productivity. Employers are recognized in the community for providing students with opportunities for career success. If an employer decides to hire an extern, job advertising, recruitment and training costs may be reduced. Recruiting, training and retaining an employee is a large expense for a company of any size. Therefore, companies can see the monetary value in participating in externship LongmontMagazine.com
or internship programs by reviewing cost-per-hire numbers alone. When deciding to become a host for externs and interns, a business should remember that it is one solution for company success. According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers’ 2014 Internship and Co-op Survey, 96.9 percent of employers plan to hire externs/interns and 64.8 percent of employers made full-time offers to their interns. Does the prospect of utilizing a student extern in your place of business sound appealing? IBMC College trains students in accounting, business, computer support, cosmetology, dental, medical assisting, medical billing and coding, pharmacy technician, massage therapy and paralegal fields. To find out more information on hosting a student extern or hiring a graduate, please call 1.800.495.2669, 303.651.6819 or visit ibmc.edu. Source: 1. “Current Benchmarks,” 2014 Internship & Co-op Survey, National Association of Colleges and Employers, naceweb.com Fall 2014
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St.Vrain Valley School District finally taking a ride on high speed internet thanks to new broadband services in Longmont By Elise Oberliesen
Whether your 8th grader fires up their iPad to research anatomy or your spouse orders a pizza online, soon, both can cruise the information super highway at lightning speed. That’s because of the $40.3 million capital bond broadband project that currently delivers high speed internet access to some local businesses in Longmont and a limited amount of residents. According to Longmont Power and Communication official Susan Wisecup, about 1000 more residents will have the service when phase 1A of the project rolls out on Novem48 LONGMONT MAGAZINE
ber 3. All residents will have access when the final phase concludes in 2017, she added. St. Vrain Valley School District is one of the latest customers to receive faster internet speeds as a result of these new services provided by the city. According to district officials, bandwidth expansion means schools within city limits now receive 10 gigabytes per second, a far cry from the molasses speeds they were used to—previously clocked at just one gigabyte per second. And with about 24,000 teachers, students and administrators taxing the network with all that traffic in the new school year, users will surely LongmontMagazine.com
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ing teacher interviews via Skype. McBreen says the new broadband implementation went live on July 1 at the school district and it means internet speeds are 10 times faster. And now that the new school year is in full swing, students and teachers are in for real treat as they launch internet browsers, check email, or work with collaboration tools like Google docs. For starters, teachers and students can get started on lesson plans right away—and without the usual test of patience when waiting for highly graphic web pages to load at glacial speed or anticipating a predictable timed out video session. “By increasing bandwidth tenfold, what that does is it changes the way our teachers and students access all the communication, collaboration and creativity tools that the internet offers—and without delay.” Under the district’s Learning Technology Plan, which is a four year plan in its first year of implementation, McBreen says schools can more easily “expand” on what they teach students and ultimately take learning to “the next level.” “We’re moving to a one-to-one learning environment with one computing device for every one child in 6th-12th grade, and we’re starting with middle-schoolers this year. All middle-schoolers in St. Vrain will have an iPad mini.” “So that’s right around 6000 cool new devices,” says Michelle Bourgeois, project manager with the District Technology Services Department. Having adequate bandwidth is key to making this mission successful. Without it, technology would simply leave schools in the dust as the rest of the world charges on. And depending on which tools you 50 LONGMONT MAGAZINE
use in the classroom, that choice is bound by a currency measured in bandwidth. “One of the things that’s driving the demand for bandwidth is people using the internet and its video based capability,” said McBreen. Bourgeois says streaming video opens a whole new world of learning in the classroom— but it’s dead in the water without the right infrastructure in place that makes it work. “Videos eat up more bandwidth—so now they will be able to have video conferencing where they interact in live mode with scientists in other parts of the world,” she says. And to give a little perspective growing device usage, Bourgeois said, “We will be quadrupling how many devices our network uses”. She said the typical middle school may have used about 150 devices in the past, but that number has soared to around 1000 devices— which includes mobile devices, computers and tablets. Despite the district’s efforts to provide students with a bright technological future, there still lies a problem when families cannot catch up with all the technology or provide the basics to their students. To help bridge the gap in the formidable technology divide, a concept referring to people who lack internet access or computers, the district chose iPads for students because of a distinct feature—it allows students to bookmark or save webpages and later access them offline if internet is unavailable. The City of Longmont is chipping in as well by offering free internet access for qualifying low income families with school-aged children. Tracy DeFrancesco oversees the program for the city and she says it helps about 260 families each year. LongmontMagazine.com
Families who use the program say it makes a noticeable difference in their child’s academic performance, says DeFrancesco. Based on annual survey results, DeFrancesco says, “80% families say their children are doing better [in school.]” While anyone can use the library for free internet access to download homework, it’s not always convenient, says DeFrancesco. Plus, the notorious one hour rule that limits usage makes it even more difficult when students need to go this route. “Families said going to the library [for internet] was hard because of transportation issues,” DeFrancesco says. Another way families gain access to technology has something to do with elected official Jared Polis and his Community Computer Connection program. Families in need receive free refurbished computers. Moving forward, big plans are in store for the schools in St. Vrain Valley. In fact, eventually, we may not recognize what classrooms once looked like. Chalkboards become mere symbols of a vintage era in education that’s now replaced by new electronic devices, virtual classrooms and avatars. “Just recently, Google has opened up Google Plus for education domains like ours, so we’re going to be moving towards that [eventually],” says McBreen. ——————————— ci.longmont.co.us/news/pr/2014/ broadbandbonds.htm#.U-ErjjbnbmS ci.longmont.co.us/lpc/TC/index.htm *Note: Joe McBreen provided the 24,000 figure. Fall 2014
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The laid back atmosphere one encounters when they step through the doors of Left Hand Brewing Company tasting room wouldn’t be complete without the well-known face of Josh “Goldie” Goldberg. Goldberg who now holds the title of Community and Events Manager started his career seven years ago behind the bar at Left Hand and seems to know just about everybody in there. “This bar right here; is down to earth and friendly” he said fondly during the interview. “If you embrace Left Hand she will love you back.” And Goldie is right. The atmosphere at Left Hand is chill, whether you find yourself relaxing on one of the two patios soaking up the beautiful summer rays or sitting on one of the bar stools talking to the locals. 54 LONGMONT MAGAZINE
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Making Music with Miller By Jolie Breeden If Ken Miller had been a better electrical engineer, there’d be a lot less music in the world. Luckily for Longmont, he wasn’t. Two decades ago, Miller took a break from school and fateful road trip that brought him to Colorado. On the way back home to Michigan, he took out a lease on 508 Fifth Avenue and Miller Music was born. “After one semester, that was all he needed to know to know that wasn’t were he needed to be,” Seth Miller said of his father’s brief foray into the nonmusical world. “He went home [from Colorado] and started packing his things and told his mom he was moving. We have some fun letters from grandma from around that time.” Now, forty years later, a lot has changed from the small shop Miller set up to give music lessons and sell instruments on consignment. But a lot hasn’t. “Service is still a mainstay of what we do,” Seth Miller said. “We’re one of the few stores left that is still a fullline music store.” The present day Miller Music is one-stop shopping for a variety of
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musical needs. Customers can buy instruments, take lessons, or get repairs done onsite. They can find music or set their kids up to join band or orchestra. The Miller Music of the past was a little more limited. “The other music store in town when he started actually gave him sheet music to hang up in his shop,” Seth Miller said. “They said, ‘It doesn’t even look like a music store. You have to make it more presentable.’” Still, within three years Miller had LongmontMagazine.com
moved beyond his shoestring beginnings to offer lessons and a full line of instruments at both his original location and one he opened in North Longmont. In those days, pianos where a staple at the north store, while the Fifth Avenue location became “rock and roll headquarters,” with a selection of electric guitars and amps. In 1986, Miller consolidated the two locations in a new store—its current digs at 464 Main Street next to St. Stephen’s Plaza. Not a bad start for a kid who used to write letters back home to his mom on the labels from the can goods she sent him to eat. If it seems like an unlikely success story, it’s a sure sign you didn’t know Miller. By all accounts, the triumphs of Miller Music can be attributed to Ken’s highenergy personality and gregarious ways. “He was the original networker,” Seth Miller said. “Before social networking was a thing, he’d get out there and do the real deal.” In one legendary example, Ken Miller was watching a movie at the theater in Longmont when the reel broke, as happened with movies of Fall 2014
the time. While it was being fixed, Miller wasted no time scrambling over the seats to the front of the house where he jumped on the piano and began to sing and play—essentially treating the audience to a live commercial for his recently opened stores. “Someone later said they wondered if he bribed someone to burn out the reel,” Seth Miller said with a laugh. “It was just too convenient.” If Miller never missed a chance to plug the music store, then he never missed a chance to use it for the community either. A long-time Rotary member, Miller contributed to countless fundraisers over the years, provided sound equipment for events such as the Boulder County Fair, and helped support the Longmont Youth Symphony. That tradition of giving back continues at Miller Music today. Sadly, Ken Miller passed away in 2008, and that might have been the end of a beautiful music story. Instead, his son Seth put aside a promising career in California real estate and stepped into some very big shoes— albeit ones that were just his style. “It’s been very exciting to see Seth come in because
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I can see a lot of his dad’s energy in him,” said Linda Miller, Ken’s wife and Seth’s mom. “He very much has his father’s personality.” Although he might be a lot like his dad, there are some differences. Where his father was an ever-present fixture in the store, Seth prefers to quietly orchestrate things from behind the scenes, he said. “My dad was definitely the front man of the business,” he said. “Now we run things a lot differently. My employees sometimes get confused for the owner and I think that’s a good thing. I’m quite okay with my employees being the
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face of Miller Music.” Although the employees might be the smiling face of the store, its heart is still all Miller—and still all about the music. Rather than simply run
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he said. For a monthly fee, the co-op will allow local musicians a creative space where they would have access to wholesale pricing, equipment, and a chance to collaborate with other musicians. In many ways the co-op and other recent endeavors are a microcosm of what Ken Miller started all those years ago—a place for Longmont to learn to love music. added DJ and karaoke services, and
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Longmont goes greener with electric-car charging stations By Judy Finman The buzz around town is that electric vehicles are gaining popularity. That’s a good sign, since driving an electric vehicle (EV) helps reduce carbon emissions and protect the environment for future generations. Boosting the EV trend, much-needed charging stations are springing up to power the vehicles. In Longmont, drivers of electric vehicles are able to recharge their car batteries at four new public charging stations. The first station opened on May 24 at the Longmont Museum and
Cultural Center with much fanfare, including a ribbon cutting ceremony. “Longmont Power & Communications felt it was something we needed to do as the electric provider here,” says Mike Frailey, energy services specialist at LPC, the community owned, nonprofit electric and broadband utility that operates under the direction of Longmont City Council. “We had put some money in the budget this year to install some charging stations.” Then, a grant they received from the Regional Air Quality Council was applied to the cost of installing the stations.
“Electric vehicles are becoming more popular – we’re seeing them on the roads,” Frailey says. “Electric vehicles and plug-ins are a part of new-car sales. Around 2 ½ percent of the new vehicles are electric vehicles, including plug-in hybrid vehicles. In Colorado, by 2015, expect a range of 2.3 percent to 6.3 percent. Of the four chargers LPC is installing, the one in the Longmont Museum parking lot, at 400 Quail Road, is an Efacec DC Fast Charger – also referred to as a Level 3 charger. It can deliver up to 400 volts direct
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current (DC) and is capable of recharging an electric vehicle in about 30 minutes. In addition, three Level 2 charging stations with 240-volt alternating current (AC) complete the mix. They are located at the Memorial Building, 700 Longs Peak Avenue; the City of Longmont Service Center, 1100 S. Sherman Street; and in the Longmont Downtown Development Authority 300 East parking lot between 3rd and 4th Avenues across from the Civic Center on Kimbark Street. These Level 2 stations can deliver up to a 7.2 kWh charge in about an hour. “We really appreciate the donation of the Level 3 charger by the manufacturer Efacec, USA, and the grant we received,” Frailey says. “We did
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the chargers first. We have a plan to purchase two Nissan Leaf electric cars for the city’s fleet pool.” With the three Level 2 and one Level 3 stations, the City of Longmont accommodates local electric vehicle owners as well as those traveling along the Highway 287 corridor. All the stations are accessible to the public 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. LPC installed the charging stations and owns and maintains the equipment. Electric vehicle drivers pay for a charging session by using either a mobile application or an 800 phone number with their credit card. The payment process and station monitoring are managed by EV Connect, a national provider of electric vehicle charging station services. It costs $3 for a charge session at the Level 3 “fast charge” station, and $1 per hour at the Level 2 stations. For more information about charging station locations, opera-
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INCREASING RENEWABLE ENERGY “I think it’s the future,” says Longmont Mayor Dennis Coombs. “It’s a progressive city. We have owned our own utility company for over 100 years; we have the cheapest electricity on the Front Range. We are the first city in Colorado to be rolling out our own broadband.” Coombs says of the drivers charging their electric vehicles at the city’s stations, “They pay for the electric cost – it’s a fraction of what we pay for gasoline. The City of Longmont is not making a profit.” After taking a ride in a Tesla electric vehicle recently, he commented that in a few years from now other cars should reach Tesla’s range (265 miles) without needing a charge. “The battery technology has
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NO CHARGE FOR THE CHARGE Valley Nissan in Longmont boasts three charging stations. General Sales Manager Jake Liborte says theirs are not Level 3. “With ours, if someone needs a complete charge, it takes eight hours; they are more like a machine made for home use.” The dealership covers the expense of the electricity, so it’s not
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Longmont Quilt Guild: Honoring Their Roots
Rebecca Weise displays her grandmother’s original design quilt block.. Also pictured is Ruth Metheny Chestnut’s colorful “Basket of Flowers� quilt.
In a time-honored tradition, Sarah Ann McCall Metheny started teaching her daughter Ruth to quilt at age seven. Those lessons, and Ruth’s enthusiasm for the craft, created an award-winning quilter. Ruth Metheny Chestnut (19011979) was a lifelong quiltmaker. She
delighted in creating her hand-pieced and hand-quilted works of art. Her favorites were the quilts that she made for family and friends. The Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum presented a show, “Ruth Chestnut: One Woman’s Life� in 2000, featuring ten of Ruth’s creations. By special permission, the Longmont Quilt Guild is able to feature Ruth’s quilt collection during their “Biggest Little Quilt Show in Northern Colorado� on Friday, October 17, from 5 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, October 18 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., in Barn A at the Boulder County Fairgrounds in Longmont. Noted historian Jeananne Wright will share each quilt’s story, highlighting the evolution of quilting over time. The Biggest Little Quilt Show in Northern Colorado is the Guild’s sev-
enth annual show, featuring over 100 quilts made by talented members from Boulder, Larimer, Weld and surrounding Counties. In addition, there will be a boutique of quilted items for sale, a vendor gallery, and exhibits highlighting the Guild’s Outreach activities. Admission is $5 for the quilt show (visit lqgquiltshow.org for reduced admission); children under 12 years old are free, and there is no charge to shop at the Boutique. On Friday night judges will award ribbons for their favorite quilts. The Judges are Karen Roxburgh, Executive Director of the Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum; and Carol O’Meara, Colorado State University’s Extension Agent and regional newspaper columnist. All attendees are also welcome to cast ballots for their favorite quilts.
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Besides the obvious joy of a shiny bicycle as a holiday gift, the Annual Holiday Bike Program is important to the Longmont community for a variety of reasons, said Bicycle Longmont’s President Ryan Kragerud. “The first reason is that it helps kids get something they normally wouldn’t get and that makes the kids feel good,” he said. “It’s great for the families because they get bikes for their kids. If the kids can use those bikes to get around the neighborhood, it’s less pressure on the family. It’s also safe, cheap, dependable transportation for children. And who doesn’t like a
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bike for Christmas?” The Annual Holiday Bike Program is the brain child of Buzz Feldman, who began the program in 1988. Bicycle Longmont became involved with the program in 2009 when Feldman joined the Bicycle Longmont Board. “Buzz saw a need in the community based on his work in his bike shop,” Kragerud said. “He began giving bikes away after seeing other programs doing that in different communities. We have a group of volunteers that fix up donated bikes and give them away in December to low-income kids.” Last year, the Annual Holiday Bike Program fixed, cleaned and gave away over 350 donated bicycles to both children and adults on a first come, first served basis. While the program is mostly geared towards gifting children’s bicycles, there are clear benefits to providing the adults in the family with bicycles, as well, Kragerud said. “There’s the need for adults to
have bikes in the community as well,” he said. “Giving an adult a bike brings a family that may be looking for work a step toward self sufficiency. You can now ride your bike to the bus, get on the bus and job search. Typically, folks who ride the bus live a mile from the bus stop and the bus stop is a mile from their destination. [Having a bicycle] opens up many more job opportunities to visit other employers.” The program only refurbishes a small number of adult bikes as there is less demand and occasionally these adult bikes, if not given away to a community member, end up being sold on Craigslist to help fund the program. Bicycle Longmont is a completely nonprofit, volunteer-driven organization, which makes the donation of bicycles, money and time particularly important to their Annual Holiday Bike Program. “When people have bikes they want to donate and the bike is valu-
able in some way, we fix up the bike and sell it to put the money in the program,” says Kragerud. “That’s one of the things that we do that helps us significantly even more than the cash donations.” Not only do especially valuable bicycles make a wonderful donation, but well-loved ones can, also, says Kragerud. “Some of those bikes that are broken or don’t run or we can’t ride them, we’ll take the parts off of it and three broken bikes can make one functioning bike,” he said. Donating a bicycle to Bicycle Longmont’s Annual Holiday Program is made easy by the many drop-off points. Simply take the bicycle to any Longmont Fire Station. Bicycle Longmont has a volunteer team that makes weekly trips to the fire stations to collect the donations and take them to the repair shop. The program has already had 30 bikes donated this year.
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Kragerud said that the donations are the easy part, but the money and time necessary to get a donated bike to give-away-ready status presents the true challenge. “People donate bikes because they have stuff in their garage they want to get rid of. It’s having money to buy parts and get cleaning supplies that is always a struggle. Lately, getting volunteers has been an even larger struggle. I think this year our biggest struggle will be having volunteers to come out and do the bikes.” The donated bikes are taken to a repair shop, located this year at 225 Price Road, Unit 37 in Longmont. The repair shop is open for volunteers of all ages and abilities to come help repair and clean the bikes. The hours for the repair shop will be listed on Bicycle Longmont’s Facebook page and their website, bicyclelongmont.org. This year, the program is using an online sign-up system to better organize
the shop. While the repair shop has tools and stands, sometimes there are more volunteers than places to work, so volunteers are encouraged to bring their own if they can. But Kragerud emphasized that no experience with bicycles is necessary for volunteers. “Our volunteer program will take volunteers whether they have skills or not,” he said. “Most bikes need to be washed, cleaned and polished. Corporations that like to do team builders are more than welcome to contact us as well.” If your garage is bike-free and your holiday schedule is all filled up, there is always the option for a cash donation which can be made on Bicycle Longmont’s website. It costs between $12 and $15 to get a bike ready for the giveaway. While the Annual Holiday Bike Program has some consistent and generous corporate sponsors, Kragerud said Longmont is their main supporter.
“The number one sponsor is the community itself because we get all of our bike donations from the people of Longmont and all of the volunteers from the community of Longmont,” he said. Bikes are cleaned and polished up for their new owners. Photo courtesy of Bicycle Longmont at facebook.com/BicycleLongmont
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Flanders, 2229 Breakwater Dr. — 4.1 acres, fishing, soccer/football field, shelter, barbecue pits, restrooms, playground, volleyball court, basketball hoops, picnic area and roller hockey court. Garden Acres, 2058 Spencer St. — 4.1 acres, shelter, playground, picnic area, restrooms, soccer/football fields, barbecue pit, concession stand and softball fields. Golden Ponds, 651 3rd Ave. — 94 acres with 56 acres of water surface, nature area with shelters, restrooms, picnic areas, barbecue pits and fishing, trails on the east and south side of the east pond are closed
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Rogers Grove, 220 Hover St. — 10.5 acres, arboretum, outdoor learning center, picnic area, shelter/interpretive center, outdoor amphitheater, demonstration garden, restrooms and barbecue pit. Some repairs remaining,Discovery Trail is closed. Roosevelt, 700 Longs Peak Ave. — 21.7 acres, shelters, restrooms, barbecue pit, picnic area, playground, horseshoe pit, recreation center, rose garden and splash pool. Rothrock Dell, 700 E. 5th Ave. — 6.4 acres, basketball court, picnic area, playground, restrooms, shelter, softball field and roller hockey rink. Sandstone Ranch, 2929 and 3001 Colo. Hwy 119. — 103 acres, baseball fields, soccer/ football fields, volleyball court, shelters, restrooms, barbecue pits, picnic areas, playground, concession stands, 24,000 squarefoot skate park. District Park—180 acres, 1880’s historic home and visitor’s center, scenic overlook of the Front Range, 0.7 mile trail with connection to St.Vrain Greenway, open space and wildlife area, cultural history and natural resource programs, tours and special events. Due to wildlife no dogs are allowed in the District Park.
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