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CONTENTS

10 | FAMILY FUN

32 | RECREATION

52 | OUTLOOK

Gather around a game of chess.

Centennial Pool gives kayakers a place to practice skills.

Shiloh House gives youth hope and University of Colorado student pursues passion for reptiles.

12 | BUSINESS Greenwood Wildlife Rehabilitation Center helps animals return to nature.

36 | COMMUNITY 4-H members pledge to change lives for the better.

53 |FASHION

16 | PROFILE Mayor Bryan Baum shares insight.

38 | GARDENING

54 | BUSINESS

17 | LIFESTYLE Club expresses itself through book art.

Start your vegetables indoors for hardy plants this season.

Milkman delivers milk fresh to home through Longmont Dairy service.

20 | SPOTLIGHT

40 | HOME FRONT

57 | ABOUT TOWN

Mural at allows artist to reveal 3-D art.

24 | OUTDOORS

Get organized this spring for a fresh start to a new season.

Gear up for spring walking.

42 | DINING OUT

A glimpse at the Polar Plunge, Longmont Council for the Arts and Medicine Horse Program Foal Festival.

25 | FOOD

Aunt Alice’s serves comfort food to locals.

Load up with America’s super fruit with a bowl full of cherries.

28 | LIFESTYLE The right glass for your beer makes all the difference.

30 | HEALTH Foods could be to blame for your bad mood.

Scarves add to spring closets.

59 | RECREATION

44 | PETS

Local parks, greenways and golf courses add to life in Longmont.

Address your dog’s behavioral issues through training.

66 | EVENTS 76 | FUN FOR ALL

48 | BUSINESS Couple starts dream business of building jewelry boxes.

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Jonathan Herbst, 13, plays chess with a friend during Chess Night at Abbondanza Pizzeria. Abbondanza offers family game night Thursdays.

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When it comes to sleep time, I don’t mess around. Give me at least eight hours a night and I’m a happy camper. Give me less and my coworkers know it. Bedtime is usually about 9:30 p.m. A little early for some, but great for my routine. However, my routine can sometimes be disrupted. When I decided to write about milk delivery in Longmont, my early bedtime wasn’t an option. I didn’t realize that milk delivery drivers don’t begin their night until 9:30 p.m. Despite my urge to climb into bed on time, I was excited to see these drivers in action. So on a brisk night in early February at the Longmont Dairy loading dock, I watched about two dozen men roll around carts of milk, juice, eggs and butter, quickly loading the 20 trucks for the evening’s deliveries. Carts zoomed past me moving from the large walk-in cooler to each of the trucks waiting to be filled. Everyone knew where they were going and exactly what to load, yet to me – a rookie in the milk business – it seemed like organized chaos. I wandered through the coolers, dodging moving carts around me as I was determined to keep my toes safe from the wheels. Before I knew it the drivers were loaded and ready to head out into the dark. My photographer and I meet up with Silas Goldstein, a driver who’s been with Longmont Dairy for seven years. We set out behind him to watch him deliver his route. To each house he carried a crate with that night’s delivery up to the door. He quickly pulled the empty bottles from the cooler and replaced them with new ones. Back at the truck he cruised on to the next stop, repeating his steps in a quick manner. After all, he had roughly 160 stops to make that night to ensure his customers got their fresh milk in the morning. Prior to this experience I knew fresh milk was delivered in Longmont, but I had no idea the process it involved. I have a new appreciation now for what they do, and the quality product they provide to the sleeping residents in our city. Kristi Ritter Specialty Publications Editor

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Jim Herbst plays with a chess club that meets at Abbondanza Pizzeria in downtown Longmont every Thursday evening.

Consider chess at your family’s next game night here can a family enjoy a game complete with infantry, cavalry and intense tactical moves? The royal game of chess has been enjoyed for centuries among many cultures the world over. Modern American families continue to enjoy this classic board game to teach children how to adopt logic, forethought and grow into graceful competitors. Long’s Peak Middle School eighth-grade students Sara Short, 13, and Alysen Tombaugh, 14, had both been searching for a place to play chess after learning from family members. Sara has enjoyed the game since learning to play from her 16-year-old sister Mikayla. “I’m just a huge mind-game fan – anything that makes you think,” Sara says. “Chess is one of my favorite of all the mind games, because I like the strategy. You have to think very carefully about what moves you have to make.” Sara began to play with her friend, Alysen. “I’ve been playing for a while because my brother was a big fan of chess. I kind of learned from him, but I learned more from Sara,” Alysen says. “And I play a lot with my older and younger brothers.” The two girls now have an opportunity to play every week at school. Sara is president and Alysen is vice president of Long’s Peak Middle School’s chess club. Their Language Arts teacher, Melanie Harrison, opened the doors to her classroom after school on Thursdays so the students would have a haven for chess. “They needed a place to play, so I just sort of gave them my room for Thursdays,” Harrison says. “The chess club is completely student led. I just bring them the prizes and encourage them to keep playing.” The game of chess goes hand-in-hand with what Harrison is teaching in her classes, which are part of a new Springboard program. “There’s a direct correlation between Language Arts and what they’re having to do in chess,” Harrison says. “It teaches them step-bystep thinking. They have to ask themselves,

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‘What do I need to do to achieve my goal?’” Longmont’s Abbondanza Pizzeria owner Bob Goff has also opened his doors to chess players. Goff, an avid player of board games, was more than happy to accommodate a customer who asked Goff to host weekly chess gatherings. The chess club meets for games at Abbondanza at 6:30 p.m. each Thursday. All ages and skill levels are welcome, food and drink purchases are not required. He has a limited number of chess boards so he encourages players to bring their own boards. “There gets to be some pretty intense games. But it’s not like at a chess tournament,” Goff says of the gatherings’ relaxed atmosphere. “There’s good food and good conversation.” Chess is just one of the many board games Goff plays with his own family. He recently purchased the board game, Ticket to Ride. This family train-traveling game is one of several unique board games available at Stonebridge Games, located in downtown Longmont, just a few stores south of Abbondanza. Popular games among Goff’s customers include Axis and Allies, Backgammon, Othello and Candyland. “We burn through our Candylands,” he says. Long’s Peak Middle School and Abbondanza’s chess clubs are just two of the many groups who enjoy the camaraderie, competition and strategic thinking the game of chess can provide people of all ages and demographics.

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Susan Honeycutt, animal care manager at Greenwood Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, tends to a prairie dog with injuries. (Photos courtesy Greenwood Wildlife Rehabilitation Center)

Since its meager start in 1983, Greenwood Wildlife Rehabilitation Center has rehabilitated more than 140 different species and released close to 50,000 animals back into the wild. In 2009 alone, 2,400 animals were admitted into Greenwood before being rehabilitated and released. As the only center of its kind in the state of Colorado, Greenwood Wildlife Rehabilitation Center takes animals from as small as hummingbirds to as large as coyotes, and cares for them all from their location on Colo. Highway 66 between Longmont and Lyons. “Our center is pretty rare for what we do, but we provide a great community resource for animals,” says Linda Tyler, Greenwood’s executive director. Greenwood was started as a

division of the Humane Society of Boulder Valley. Two years into it, the family and friends of Natalie Gneiser, a young woman who was killed trying to rescue an injured dog on the highway, donated funds to the center, resulting in it being named after her – the Natalie Gneiser Wildlife Rehabilitation Center. In 1993 the center incorporated and changed its name to Greenwood Wildlife Rehabilitation Sanctuary – the name of the first raccoon that was rehabilitated. The center saw steady growth for the next 14 years, easily 20 to 30 percent annually, as did the city of Boulder which grew up around it, making it a location that was not quiet and serene as needed for rehabilitating animals. For a short time the center operated from the space behind Longs Peak

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Funding for Greenwood Wildlife Rehabilitation Center It costs a lot of money to raise and rehabilitate animals at Greenwood Wildlife Rehabilitation Center. From medical supplies, to food to electricity and water, the needs are always there. As a nonprofit charitable organization, Greenwood Wildlife Rehabilitation Center accepts any type of charitable donations. While the center does receive a small amount of support from the cities of Longmont and Boulder, 94 percent of the money they need for operation comes from donations, fundraisers and grants. Greenwood’s premier event, Wild Night for Wildlife, occurs each October as a chance for people to attend a great evening with a silent auction, food, wine, beer, entertainment and of course, raising funds. Executive Director Linda Tyler says last year’s event raised $40,000 for the center. The Greenwood Wildlife Gift and Thrift Shop in Boulder also helps benefit the center. Either donate your goods to the store, or find unique treasures. Stop by 3083 Walnut St. in Boulder or call 303-245-0800.

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Victoria VanCamp, a volunteer, watches over a red fox at Greenwood Wildlife Rehabilitation Center.

Veterinary on Colo. Highway 66 in Longmont, before securing a lease for their current property in 1997. Although it was a makeshift location operating out of two modular units, the location gave the center (changed from sanctuary in 2007) the opportunity to grow and rehabilitate animals in a natural setting. But modular buildings didn’t provide the best conditions. “We couldn’t provide as healthy of conditions in our modular units,” Tyler says. “And there were species together who shouldn’t have been based on their temperament.” A building committee was formed in 2006 to bring Greenwood’s long-term goal into

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existence by planning for a permanent facility. Through substantial contributions and grant money, Greenwood was able to purchase the land they were leasing, plus more for room to grow, as well as start the building for a new facility, which began in 2008. In January 2009, Greenwood moved into its new 5,200-square-foot home, making working conditions much more ideal for caring for injured animals. “Our new facility makes all the difference in animal care,” says Susan Honeycutt, animal care manager. “We now can offer state-of-the-art triage and cutting-edge care to take on more difficult cases.” With a limited number of home rehabers in the area, the pressure is on for Greenwood to take care of a large area, but that is all limited based on staff availability and budget. Greenwood operates with seven yearround staff members, with the rest of the work done by approximately 120 volunteers who give of their time to help with the animals. Volunteers help in a number of areas, including hands-on feeding, cleaning and maintaining cages, intensive care and triage cases, conducting exams and food preparation. “And it’s not just kibble these animals get,” Tyler says laughing. Baby animals get formula several times a day, vegetables have to be chopped and fresh foods prepared. There’s also exercise for animals, such as geese, who are learning to swim again and have to take their turn for a dip in the water. Volunteering at Greenwood is an exciting and unusual opportunity for people to get a 13

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Help Out Be a Release Site People can help Greenwood by being a release site for animals. While the property will be checked by Greenwood officials, the opportunity to have a safe site to release the animals gives them a better chance at survival.

Marlene Turley helps feed a baby raccoon as a volunteer at Greenwood Wildlife Rehabilitation Center.

Volunteering Check it Out Check out a slideshow of animals at www.longmontmagazine.com. Caring for the animals takes a lot of work, so the Greenwood Wildlife Rehabilitation Center is closed to the public for tours, but you can still drop off animals or donations, or call 303-545-5849. Find out more about this great organization by visiting www.greenwoodwildlife.org.

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Mayor Bryan Baum and his wife Stephanie with children Chase and Brooklynn. (Courtesy Angie Wilson)

Insight into a visionary leader Alpine Elementary was the first stop on the tour of the city with Longmont mayor Bryan Baum. There, he bid farewell to his 6-year-old son, Chase, while holding daughter Brooklynn’s hand, before revealing his smart and courageous visions for the city. Baum beat the odds in the election. He beat the incumbent, running his own campaign with wife Stephanie. He was the “dark horse” of the race and succeeded without having a kitchen cabinet. Thanks to friends and volunteers, Baum secured the coveted position and is ready to make some positive changes for the Longmont community. “It’s an incredible time to be mayor,” Baum says. “As a city we can do something about revenue generation, which will help the schools by becoming a stronger city, financially and economically.” One of Baum’s focuses as the leader of Longmont is to maximize on the abundance of assets the city has. His dream of expanding the Longmont airport to accommodate companies with corporate jets such as GE, Amgen and McClane is a venture that he is passionate about. Baum’s extensive plans consist of a new conference center, locker 16

room and catering service which will generate an influx of revenue and will be mainly funded by the Federal Aviation Administration. With an increase in revenue, Baum would like to see changes in the school system and a bigger focus on the arts. “I’d like to see a year-round curriculum with four stages of time off,” he says. “It would keep the kids more engaged in the learning process and help them get through life.” With his belief that education is the basis for everything, he’s happy to focus on future generations. “There’s an opportunity in downtown with the theater to make it a cultural arts center within LDDA (Longmont Downtown Development Authority),” Baum says. “I want to centralize the arts community.” Yet, Baum knows that major changes like these are hard to come by, but with the support of the community, nothing seems out of reach for him. “Longmont needs someone who cares and is excited,” Baum says. “We want what’s best for everyone, not just a few.” Driving through the town, Baum’s eyes beam as he points out the Tower of Compassion, Longmont High School

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and the new retirement facility, The Lodge. He is incredibly proud of his town and it shows. “We take care of our community,” Baum says with a smile. He is marveled by the compassion in Longmont and says, “People in Longmont want to be your friend.” This small-town quality is hard to come by but keeps the community strong. Baum is active in the Longmont Rotary Club and a fan of local brands. Don’t be surprised to find the mayor at Mike O’Shay’s indulging in “the best prime rib ever,“ enjoying a hot dog at Marco’s or drinking a beer at Lefthand Brewery or Oskar Blues. He’s even in support of Longmont’s “world class skydiving,” explaining that he went skydiving for his 40th birthday. The new mayor seems to be a rarity and a breath of fresh air. Baum is an active town leader, husband and father, but still finds time to indulge in the adventures of a Colorado man. Whether he’s skiing, playing tennis, running his small business or dropping off his kids at school, he acts with class and purpose. Mayor Baum is ready to take Longmont to the next level by making his visions a reality.

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An Alternate Look ABC Divas focus on art, having fun BY SUMMER STAIR • PHOTOS BY PAUL LITMAN

Feeling Crafty? The ABC Divas are looking to grow their group of 12. For more information on joining, call 303-774-0049. Also, see their books on display through March 14 at Barbed Wire Books, 504 Main St. in Longmont.

Some would say the Altered Book Club Divas in Longmont are all about art. And while this statement is true, ask any member and they’ll also tell you it’s about learning, socializing and recycling their “junk” into something others can enjoy. The ABC Divas, a group of 12 women, turn old books into art by altering them with paint, collage and embellishments. But what makes these finished decoupage masterpieces so special is that they hold a bit of each member’s personality and artistic style. The process is quite simple. The group meets once a month to exchange books to alter. The member who supplies the book chooses the theme, which can range from a specific color to texture to travel and emotions, and the book is sent off for its first page spread to be created. Each member has one month to create their page spread in a specific book and it is then passed among the group until each member has contributed to the book and its theme. “Everyone has different ideas and we can learn from them,” says Judy Hinks. “We can do anything, that’s what makes it so great.” While some members in the group have an artistic background, others just enjoy crafts and

The Altered Book Club Divas create books into art pieces from many different materials. Top from left: Judy Hinks, Nancy Alonzo, Maya Heneghan and Meri Gibb. There are 12 women in the club.

being creative. “I’m not artistic, and what I like is there is no right or wrong,” says Nancy Alonzo, who is also known as Naughty Nurse Nancy in the group because of her off-color humor. The ABC Divas have fun in their weekly meetings where they work on books, take occasional field trips or teach one another new art techniques. “It’s fun to hang out with other creative people and it offers great idea sharing,” says Maya Heneghan. “It was once said, ‘Collage artists are the original recyclers’ and that’s what we’re doing.”

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SPOTLIGHT Thomas De Froy painted a mural on egg carton crates at the Front Range Cafe. His inspiration was a painting by 16th century artist Caravaggio called “The Cardsharps.”

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his wasn’t the first time Thomas De Froy picked up a paint brush, but it was the first time he’s painted on anything but canvas. His newest project includes 268 egg crates affixed to a wall with each egg indentation (8,939 pixels to be exact) dotted with paint to create a mural. Although egg crates aren’t a traditional form for a mural, De Froy feels the 3-D effect gives people another dimension in which to see a mural that depicts a late 16th century painting by the artist

Caravaggio called “The Cardsharps.” So why egg crates? De Froy says it was a readily available material just sitting at his father’s catering business. And what better way to use recycled items than to create something he envisioned on a large scale canvas to overhaul the Front Range Cafe at Longmont’s Front Range Community College campus. “To me it was very simple in materials and the concept, but more complex in the image itself,” he

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De Froy graduated last May with a Masters in Architecture from the University of Illinois at Chicago. After a brief summer internship and a difficult job market to enter, he moved to Longmont in August to work with his father’s business, Guillaume’s Catering. In addition to his business, his father operates the Front Range Cafe. Seeing the opportunity to give the cafe a spatial overhaul, De Froy made it into a space of interest and creativity through new menu boards, paint and the mural – repurposing most materials from the cafe into a new use. “Earth-friendly design should be a given,” he says. “That way the design itself can really come forth.” As for the mural, people have looked at it with curiosity, which makes De Froy happy. “I wanted to do something that was memorable,” he says. “And it’s certainly sticking with people now.” The mural took De Froy a lot longer than he expected – more than three weeks for the painting alone – but he feels the overall effect was worth it. While a single egg crate is kind of boring, all together it creates something quite interesting. “Doing anything in repetition is beautiful,” he says.

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Walk into Spring BY SUMMER STAIR

As winter comes to a close, spring greets us with warmer temperatures and longer days. The dormant landscape and animals surrounding us awaken and a new sense of energy emerges. That’s why spring is the perfect time to embrace this new energy, get outside and take a positive step toward a healthier lifestyle. Chris Hedman, ACSM certified personal trainer at the Ed & Ruth Lehman YMCA in Longmont, says one of the best ways to improve your health is to find some form of daily exercise you enjoy. “Walking is one of the best forms of exercise and is the perfect introduction to a new, healthier lifestyle,” he says. Getting Started When starting a new exercise program, people often wonder how much and how long they need to exercise. According to Hedman, this should not be the focus. “Well, for starters, don’t worry about it,” he says. “Just get out and take a short walk. Find enjoyment and personal reward first, and the health aspects will gradually appear.” Hedman says by focusing on the positive, people will feel more inclined to continue and establish a consistent walking routine. Hedman says a good, long-term goal is to exercise 30 minutes a day, five days a week. As a person begins extending their walks, they can build their intensity to a pace that requires moderate breathing. 24

Health Benefits There’s no doubt a daily exercise regimen has its benefits. The benefits include: • Improves cardiovascular health • Weight control • Reduces symptoms of depression and elevates mood and a sense of well-being • Helps control blood pressure • Improves stress management • Strengthens muscles, bones and joints • Improves quality of life • Provides better body awareness and improves posture Spring Walking Gear As the seasons transition and your fitness improves your gear may change. To get started make sure you wear comfortable, close-toed shoes, and your clothing allows for movement and is appropriate for the weather. Once your fitness level improves you may require wicking clothing that will allow sweat to be pulled from the body. Motivation Getting off the couch can be the hardest part. Hedman says reinforce the positive to stay on track. “Relish in every single positive step made, and don’t beat yourself up on the negative,” he says. Having a walking partner can also keep you motivated. Hedman cautions that while a walking partner can be fun, it is important to remain independent so your success is not tied to another person’s success. Spring 2010

Other Things to Keep in Mind Now that you have all of the information to get started, here are some other items you might encounter. • Seasonal Allergies – With the nice weather comes many allergens. While these can be miserable for many, a walking routine can still be beneficial. Chris Hedman says it is important to listen to your body and respect it. • Stretching – This can be a good thing for warmed-up muscles, but Hedman says never stretch before walking if your muscles are cold. Stretching can be beneficial after a long walk, it will help in your recovery and flexibility. Hedman says some people may worry about shin splints, but they can be avoided as long as people start slow with short walks and work up to longer walks. So whether you are just beginning or are a seasoned walker, get out and enjoy the spring weather and what it has to offer. “Take a simple step toward improved health,” Hedman says. “That first step is right outside your front door.” Times-Call / Longmont Magazine

The Colorado Cherry Co. in Lyons and Loveland offer a fix of all things cherry, from pies to jams to its famous cherry cider.

FOOD

Scoop up the goodness of America’s Super Fruit

BY KRISTI RITTER • PHOTOS BY PAUL LITMAN

They’re known as America’s super fruit, but in addition to packing a healthy punch of antioxidants, cherries attract a variety of people to their sweet, sometimes sour taste. Americans celebrate National Cherry Month in February, not only making it a perfect fit for the month of love, but giving people a reason to look at this fruit as more than sweet goodness. Kristi and Anthony Lehnert own the Colorado Cherry Co. in Lyons and Loveland, a business that focuses on all things cherry, from pies to jams to juices, as well as other great fruits. The family business was started by Anthony’s father, who grew up in southern Wisconsin where cherries grow for the picking. When his father moved to Colorado, he looked to the local fruit to begin his business. Kristi says they buy fruit from growers on Colorado’s Western Slope, as well as from areas in Utah, Idaho and Washington. “We like to stay local as much as possible, finding local jams and jellies that people will love,” she says. The No. 1 seller for the Colorado Cherry Co. is by far the cherry cider, with other top sellers including cherry jams and fresh-made cherry pies. But that’s not all they sell, and you won’t only find cherry items. Choose from syrups, pepper jellies, bread mixes, dessert toppings, Times-Call / Longmont Magazine

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dressings, sauces, honeys, canned veggies, jerky and more in a variety of fruits and veggies for the liking. According to the Cherry Marketing Institute, www.choose cherries.com, cherries contain anthocyanins that have been known to help relieve muscle and joint soreness more quickly. The site also notes that cherries help relieve symptoms for people with arthritis, help reduce pain, fight jet lag and help in the protection against heart disease. The Colorado Cherry Co. has become a tradition with many people for the 40 years it’s been in business. While visitors are frequent, regulars come often for their favorites. “Customers are always coming up with new ideas for recipes and sharing them with us,” Kristi says. “It’s great because we get requests daily for recipes.”

Check it Out Check out the Colorado Cherry Co. at www.coloradocherrycompany.com, call 888-526-6535 or visit their locations in Lyons at 12311 N. St. Vrain Ave. (new store opening in May) and Loveland at 1024 W. Colo. Highway 34.

1 teaspoon vanilla extract /2 cup cherries, fresh or dried

Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder and set aside. Cream together butter, egg and vanilla. Slowly add dry mixture to butter mixture and cherries. Cover and refrigerate 10 to 15 minutes. Roll batter into balls and place on a greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown.

Lamb Burgers with Cherry Red Wine Reduction

Cherry Scones

Cherry Scones Courtesy Colorado Cherry Co. 2 cups flour 1 /3 cup sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 /4 teaspoon salt 1 /3 cup butter, cut into pieces 1 egg 2 /3 cup whipped cream 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon almond extract 1 cup dried cherries

Mix all dry ingredients and set aside. Mix wet ingredients except for the egg. Add dry to wet and knead on a floured surface. Roll into a ball and then cut into wedges. Place in greased dish and brush with egg wash (1 egg and 1 spoon of water). Sprinkle with sugar and sliced almonds. Bake at 350 until golden brown, about 20 to 30 minutes. Serve warm with cherry butter.

Courtesy Colorado Cherry Co. 1 pound ground lamb 1 teaspoon rosemary 1 teaspoon chopped garlic 1 teaspoon sage 1 teaspoon fresh mint 2 tablespoons brown sugar enough cream to hold patties together Cherry Red Wine Reduction: 1 /4 cup of pancetta, chopped 1 /2 cup scallion, finely chopped 2 teaspoons garlic 1 teaspoon sage 1 teaspoon coriander 2 /3 cup cherry preserves 1 /2 cup good Shiraz 1 /2 stick butter 1 tablespoon olive oil

Fry pancetta in olive oil until starting to crisp. Add butter, but donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t let burn. Saute scallions and garlic until soft, add sage and coriander. Mix. Add cherry preserves and Shiraz and simmer until reduced. Consistency should be like syrup. Pour over grilled or sauteed lamb burgers.

Classic Cherry Pie Courtesy ChooseCherries.com

Cherry Cookies

1 package refrigerated pie crust for 9-inch pie 2 (20 or 21 ounce) cans cherry pie filling 1 /2 teaspoon almond extract

Courtesy Colorado Cherry Co. 23/4 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 /2 teaspoon baking powder 11/2 cup sugar 1 cup butter 1 egg

Line a 9-inch pie pan with pie crust. Trim crust along pan edge. Pour cherry pie filling evenly into crust. Sprinkle with almond extract, if desired. Place second crust over filling. Wrap excess top crust under bottom crust. Press edges together with a fork. With a

knife, cut slits in top crust. Bake in preheated 400-degree oven 35 to 40 minutes, or until crust is golden brown. Cover edge of crust with strips of foil, if needed, to prevent overbrowning. Note: If desired, 1 cup of dried cherries can be mixed with the cherry filling before baking for added cherry flavor.

Chilled Cherry Salad

Chilled Cherry Salad Courtesy Colorado Cherry Co. 2 16-ounce packages dark cherries 1 can crushed pineapple 1 /4 cup Colorado Cherry Co. Cherry Juice 1 package cherry gelatin 1 cup walnuts 1 /2 cup orange juice 1 /2 cup lemon juice

Drain fruit and set aside. Place cherries in reserved juice and soak for 10 to 15 minutes. Remove cherries from juice and save. Bring all juices to a soft boil. Add gelatin, stir until dissolved. Stir in cherries, pineapple and walnuts. Mix well and chill until firm.

Cherry Mango Chicken Courtesy Colorado Cherry Co. 6 chicken breasts 1 onion 2 cloves garlic 1 fresh jalepeno 1 pound frozen mangos

Cherry Mango Chicken

1 pound frozen tart cherries or 1 jar cherries from Colorado Cherry Co. 2 cups cherry juice 1 /4 cup lemon juice 2 tablespoons brown sugar

In 2 tablespoons oil, sprinkle salt over chicken and brown on both sides about 3 to 5 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside. Add onion, garlic and jalepeno pepper to skillet and saute. Stir in the fruit and cook until most of the liquid is thick. Add the cherry and lemon juice and brown sugar to mixture and simmer. Add chicken back to mixture and cook until chicken is done about 10 to 15 minutes. A great short cut is 1 jar of cherry habanero salsa and one jar of mango salsa. Spring 2010

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The Dickens Tavern 300 Main St. Longmont 303-834-9384 www.thedickens tavern.com Style: American Comfort Food Reservations Accepted Price Range: $7 to $20 Meals Served: Lunch, Dinner and Sunday Brunch The Dickens Tavern brings comfort to your senses with a menu that primarily focuses on comfort food with a twist. Housed in the downstairs of the Historic Dickens Opera House, the building was first a bank and the original vault remains, which is available for an intimate dining experience. Owned and operated by husband and wife team, Sean and Lynn Owens, Sean brings with him 25 years of culinary experience. The Dickens Tavern offers great opportunities for parties and business meetings alike with two beautiful private rooms to fit any occasion. We offer several different catering options along with limited menus that can accommodate any party or meeting needs.

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Heather Mohan pours a Guinness Stout with a clover leaf design on the foam at Mike O’Shays Restaurant in Longmont. Right: Mike O’Shay’s has 12 beers on tap and four specialty glasses that lend themselves to a better beer experience. From left is the 20-ounce Imperial pint, The New Belgium glass, Bass Ale pint glass and The Chalice. (Paul Litman)

BY ANNIE WALSH

When entertaining friends for dinner and drinks, hosts are often aware of the faux pas of serving wine in the wrong glass. Yet, when it comes to serving beer, whether it’s light and delicate or dark and heavy, many times the wrong kind of glass is used. This is devastating for true beer patrons. Chris Lennert, the vice president of operations at Left Hand Brewery in Longmont, has been educating consumers on beer etiquette for years. The brewery is an environment where consumers can enjoy a laid-back bar atmosphere while getting educated on the artistry of beer. In fact, the craft beer culture is one to be revered. From glassware to serving temperature, there is a lot more that goes into indulging in a beer than the average customer knows. Lennert advises against one of the biggest caveats when serving beer, “Don’t ever chill the glass! When you chill the beer glass, chemicals like soap freeze to the glass and dissolve into the beer.” Along with chilling the glass, there are other ways you can cheat yourself out of the ultimate tasting experience. The right glassware is one of the most important elements in producing the best taste possible when drinking a beer. Different types of beer should be served in different types of glasses. The right glass shows off the beer’s color, supports the head and enhances the beer’s aroma. Lennert shed some light on pairing different beers with different glasses. Left Hand Brewery has five main glasses that beer is generally served in: the Pint or Shaker which can accommodate many beers; the Weizen for

wheat, aromatic beers; the Pilsner which showcases color, while producing a good head; the Snifter which enhances aroma; and the 20 ounce Imperial Pint for large crowning heads. Each of these glasses have different benefits, but the most popular glass is “unfortunately the 16-ounce Shaker glass,” Lennert explains. “Europeans hate this glass. There are 80 plus different styles of beer. They don’t understand why Americans only have one main glass and so many great American beers.” But the Shaker is a favorite for a few reasons. It’s sturdy for restaurants and bars and it produces less of a head than the other glasses, which some beer drinkers enjoy. If you’re looking to invest in beer glassware, the Shaker should be your staple style. Mike Shea, owner of Mike O’Shay’s Restaurant & Ale House, a Longmont favorite for 28 years, says he’s fussy about the type of beer glasses he uses. Mike O’Shay’s has 12 beers on tap and four specialty glasses that lend themselves to a better beer experience. “I really do like the way (the glass) compliments each individual beer,” he says. “It’s similar to the presentation of food. People eat with their eyes and it’s the same thing with beer. It needs to be poured right with the specialty glass.” Mike O’Shay’s takes pride in the way they present different beers. The Guinness Stout which has been on tap at the Ale House since ’81 is delicately poured, leaving the customer drinking a head in the shape of a shamrock, just like they do in Ireland. The next time you’re enjoying a beer, think like a connoisseur and appreciate the artistry of the glass, the way it’s poured and indulge in a frothy head. It may be the best beer you ever drink.

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HEALTH

The following foods will cater to particular ailments, but only if eaten in combination with an overall healthy diet, according to Longmont Vitamin Cottage’s certified nutritionist Mary Calaci.

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• Warm milk contains casing peptides in its proteins that have a calming effect on the body. • Chamomile tea soothes by relaxing gut muscles, improving digestion and relieving tension. • Blueberries, and any food high in antioxidants, will help your body cope with stress and provide overall calming, healthy effects

Brain Function • Wild, fatty fish, such as tuna, salmon and sardines are full of good proteins that are high in Omega 3 and fish oil, which is great for the brain • Turkey is another healthy animal protein high in Omega 3 and therefore good for brain function

Sustainable Energy • Lentils and other beans are packed with protein, dietary fiber and phytonutrients that are good for lasting energy • Soy, such as raw edamame beans or fermented soy, will provide lasting energy, but should be limited to no more than 25 grams a day because of the phytoestrogens they contain.

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n today’s society, many prefer to search for a magical pill as a panacea rather than modify their behavior. Although certain medications are likely essential for some, the majority of Westerners, according to many modern nutritionists, should be turning to what they eat in order to feel better. Food is linked to people’s moods, according to Longmont Vitamin Cottage’s Mary Calaci, CN. In order to feel better, Americans should focus on an overall healthy diet in order to feel their best. Specifically, a natural, more plant-based diet with less processed food will cause fewer spikes in blood sugar and therefore cut down on a person’s mood swings, Calaci says. Calaci points to the book “The Food Mood Solution,” by nutritionist Jack Challem, as evidence to her claim that a healthy diet can improve a person’s brain and body functions. Challem is one of many who claim the food we eat influences the body’s serotonin levels. Serotonin levels, according to scientists, regulate sleep and appetite, reduce pain, calm us down and improve our moods. Not only can eating processed foods decrease our performance levels, Calaci says, processed foods are responsible for making us sick and creating insulin resistance, or pre-diabetes and diabetes. “Anything that’s processed, sugared or fried can cause a lot of damage in the body, particularly white flour and sugar, like donuts and chips,” Calaci says. “These foods raise blood sugars fast, insulin goes up and then our bodies will turn whatever glucose is leftover into fat. This drops our insulin levels back down and makes us tired.” Spring 2010

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Instead of eating processed foods, Americans should consume as many foods that are directly from, or as close to nature as possible, Calaci says. “The whole goal is to keep our blood sugars level, and eating natural foods will help us do that,” she says. Specifically, a diet with six to eight servings of vegetables and fruit should be eaten daily along with a modest amount of lean proteins, whole grains and healthy fats, Calaci says, in order to feel your best. “So, when you look at your plate, half of the plate should be filled with vegetables, about one quarter should be protein, about an eighth should be healthy fats, and an eighth should be a whole grain starch, or legumes,” she says. “Then the fruit you could eat any time or include a serving with the veggies.” Calaci says we should eat proteins such as naturally raised meats, organic eggs and wild-caught fish. “Farm-raised fish are bad for us because they’re fed corn and wheat, which is high in Omega 6, and can cause bad inflammation in the body,” she says. Foods that contain healthy fats should make up one-eighth of our diet. They include

olive oil, sesame oil, avocado and nuts, according to Calaci. Although eating eight daily servings of fruits and vegetables may sound like a lot, Calaci says, when considering a serving size it’s easier than many may imagine. “Something the size of a baseball is equal to one cup, and a small computer mouse is a half cup,” she says. For example, one medium orange, one large red pepper, one medium apple or one cup of raw lettuce are all equal to one serving, Calaci says. Of course, when it comes to nutrition and overall health, everyone is different. “It’s all individual. It’s not a one-size-fits-all solution,” Calaci says. “ Some people can be vegetarians and some can not. Some people just need more protein.” Anyone embarking on a particular nutrition plan should first consult with their doctor or an acknowledged expert in the field.

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Nora Hayden, 6, gets a lesson from her father Arn during an open kayaking session at Centennial Pool. Top: Garrett Parker, 15, practices his kayaking skills during the open kayaking session.

When the rivers start flowing full strength later this spring, local kayakers will be ready to hit the water. But before the outdoors call, many local kayakers are taking advantage of Centennial Pool’s open kayak hours on Sundays to practice their skills, rolls and be prepared for what Colorado rivers have in store for them. “We are their open creek and stream, minus the rapids and currents,” says Sarah Stewart, aquatics specialist at Centennial Pool in Longmont. Open kayaking has offered local kayakers a great opportunity for the past few years to practice their skills in an indoor environment before taking them outdoors. While it’s a great chance for beginners to learn the sport, seasoned professionals enjoy the chance to gear up for the season. “It’s a great opportunity for them to use their kayaks,” Stewart says. “In Colorado you never know when they’ll release water to fill the streams, so this gives them the opportunity to get prepared.”

Stewart says the open kayak time has been well attended. Although there is a lifeguard on duty, it’s an independent time for people to work on their own without instruction. Although, Stewart says there gets to be a social conversation among those in the pool. “People have fun,” she says. “And I think it’s a little bit of a novelty to bring your kayak to the pool.” The Town of Lyons started a kids kayaking program last year, and approached Centennial Pool about using the pool to help train the kids. “In order to get the kids use to kayaks and the skills involved, we wanted to have a space for them where they could feel more comfortable in,” says David Cosgrove, Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Events for the Town of Lyons. Cosgrove says the community has expressed their interest in making use of the amenities the town offers, such as the Lyons Whitewater Park in Meadow Park, which features a quarter mile with eight feature series of beginner to intermediate Spring 2010

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features. People want to learn how to use the water and kayaks. Cosgrove hopes they can add a family kayaking program in the future. One of the town's instructors, Jason Beausoleil, spent additional time allotted by Centennial Pool with the kids teaching them the basic skills for Bill Baker, of Longmont, carries his kayak into kayaking. Centennial Pool for the open kayaking session. “By starting the fundamentals indoors, we can get in there and teach them how to roll, how to balance, and they don’t have to worry about wearing all the bulky gear,” he says. Beausoleil is a self proclaimed “water nut” who grew up in the water doing a variety of activities. Once he got into kayaking though, he was hooked. “I feel fortunate living in Longmont,” he says. “The north and south St. Vrain River offer great mellow stuff for beginners, but great more advanced areas for a challenge.” Beausoleil enjoys teaching kids and is excited to instruct the Lyons courses again this year. He credits the success to the ability to start indoors at Centennial Pool for the kids to get the confidence they need to transition outdoors.

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LIFESTYLE

4-H Club helps change lives for the better

Top and middle: 4-H member Alexa Jowder takes care of her pregnant heifer, Delilah, and her goats. She will show her animals for market and breeding at the Boulder County Fair. Bottom: Vanessa Slepicka works on a flower arrangement for a 4-H project which she will submit at this year’s county fair.

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pledge my head to clearer thinking, my heart to greater loyalty, my hands to larger service and my health to better living, for my club, my community, my country and my world.” This is what members of 4-H are pledging to themselves and to one another every time they gather. This pledge pays an ode to the 4-H organization’s values: managing and thinking with one’s head, relating and caring with one’s heart, giving and working with one’s hands, and being and living with one’s health. These four h’s, found in the namesake and logo, make up their core values. Some people relate the 4-H club to farming and ranching, or showing livestock in particular, since these are the club’s origins. 4-H was introduced at the beginning of the 20th century to teach rural youth skills that weren’t introduced in public schools. Since its conception, the club now boasts an extensive list of categories for members to choose an annual project that teaches them to manage resources, research and practice a particular skill, log their progress in a journal and present the project for consideration by judges at a county fair or fundraiser. “The multitude of skills they learn through 4-H prepares them for life. They have to take a project and break it down into manageable increments, so they have to budget their time,” says Marsha Slepicka, a parent and volunteer leader for the Niwot Nifties 4-H Club. “And they gain the confidence from completing a project from conception to end, which helps when they get out in the world.” Marsha Slepicka’s daughter, Vanessa, 17, has been a member of 4-H for nine years. She has presented projects in bread, jewelry and photography. “My brother restored a tractor for his project last year, and there’s anything you can think of. There’s doll house miniatures, needle

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point, stitching, knitting,” she says. “It’s pretty basic stuff that you learn that is really helpful.” Besides the skills she has developed, Vanessa says, she values 4-H because of the lifelong friendships she has made. “People think you show cows or animals or something, but it’s gone on to so much more,” she says. “It teaches important life skills and you make so many friends along the way.” Allison Bernett, 17, has been a member of 4-H for more than 10 years. Bernett has participated in events, such as cake decorating, photography and entomology. She credits the club for her authorship of a paper about beetles in a leading scientific journal. “And I am the full author, so it was a fantastic experience,” she says. “And I credit 4-H for that, so it’s really expanded my horizons.” Laura Jowder, a 4-H volunteer parent in Longmont who will lead a group in cake decorating this spring, attributes many of the life skills her children have developed to 4-H. “It gives a lot of kids the opportunity to pursue passions they might not even know they have, and introduce them to areas that they might not know are available,” Jowder says. “As far as my two kids go, it has put them in a position outside of their comfort zone.” Her daughter, Jordan, 18, has found success at the county, district and state level in 4-H archery competitions. She enjoys it

Brandon Slepicka works on a model craft for 4-H. He plans to enter his project at this year’s county fair.

enough to want to continue the sport next year when she attends college as a freshman at CSU. “Until this past year they had an archery club, so I’m thinking of starting an archery club for next fall,” she says. Jordan’s sister, Alexa, 16, shows livestock and participates in shooting sports. “Pretty much I spend night and day in 4-H club. I want to do stuff with livestock or be a teacher when I go to college, so being around this stuff now is helping me prepare for the future,” Alexa says. “4-H is kind of helping me decide where I want to go and what I want to do.” She has learned a lot about responsibility, since she has to get up early and stay late to care for the animals she shows and breeds. “It’s taught me a lot of responsibilities,” Alexa says. “And it’s taught me respect for the animals and for adults and my leaders and how to treat them as how I’d want to be treated.”

Jessie Slepicka paints a circular saw blade for a 4-H painting project that he plans to exhibit at this year’s county fair.

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Laura points out the club also provides valuable mentors and teaches them self confidence. “It’s about pairing adult mentors with children and trying to encourage them to do things on their own,” she says. “It builds their self esteem and gets them out in real-world situations and encourages them to drive.”

Boulder County 4-Hers invite the public to join them at their 49th annual fundraiser, the 4-H Wild West Carnival, on March 13, at the Boulder County Fairgrounds in Longmont from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. “My son can’t wait for the carnival, it’s one of his most favorite things he does all year,” says Tracey Bernett. “For families looking for good, clean, inexpensive fun, you can’t beat the 4-H carnival.” This year’s celebration pays tribute to the Wild West with more than 40 game and food booths. Admission is free and all are welcome. Activities will be available for children of all ages, including a cake walk, ring tosses, basketball, golf, archery and a jumping castle. Several kinds of food and soft drinks will be for sale at the carnival, including pizza, sausages, hot dogs, chili, hamburgers, pasta, popcorn, nachos and desserts. The county’s 4-H youth plan, organize and run all of the activities and booths at the annual festival, their largest fundraiser. All proceeds support the county’s 4-H clubs and their Operation Easter Bunny and Military Mail programs. Check it Out For more information, visit www.colorado 4h.org

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Getting Started with Seedlings • Container – Seeds can be started in just about anything as long as it has a place for water to drain. You can go high tech and buy a seed starter kit or use what you already have, such as an old egg carton or egg shells. • Soil – You need a good seed starting mix made up of finely ground peat moss and vermiculite. • Seeds – This is the fun part, because you get to choose what you want. Plants that must be started inside are tomatoes, eggplants and green and hot peppers. Plants that vary by variety and by how quick you want the produce on your table include okra, summer and winter squash, artichokes and melons. • Planting – When you get ready to plant the seeds, Ryan Schmitt, greenhouse manager at The Flower Bin in Longmont, says a good rule of thumb to follow is to bury it twice the size of its smallest measurement. And remember, the number of days on the packet is the number of days it takes the plant to produce fruit once it has been transplanted into the ground, not the amount it takes from the time it has been planted indoors, Schmitt says.

• Light – Light levels are the most important factor in producing hardy seedlings. “The more direct sunlight you can give your plant, the better,” Schmitt says. “The warmer the soil, the faster the growth.” The right amount of light will give you the ultimate plant come planting time and that is one that is 4 to 6 inches in height and bushy. The more light it has received indoors will also allow it to adapt better to the hot, direct sunlight it will get outside.

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• Moisture – Schmitt says you must maintain even moisture until the plant is above the soil. Depending on the area your plant is in you can do this by spritzing it with water, using a dome if you have a starter kit or covering it with plastic wrap. • Cover the basics – Every vegetable seed and variety is different in its germination time and temperatures. If you are ever unsure and the seed packet doesn’t have the information on it always double check with a professional. Remember starting your own seeds indoors can be fun, easy and rewarding. – SUMMER STAIR

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donate what you will not read or utilize again. “A lot of people hold onto things because of sentimental value,” Roy says. “Ask yourself, ‘Is it supporting who I want to become or did I already go through that?’” • Charging Station – With cell phones and iPods taking over daily life, don’t let it take over the kitchen. This is one area where you should splurge and buy a charging station to keep cords out of the way. • Junk Drawer – Roy says a junk drawer is needed for odds and ends, but should be limited to one per household. Also, keep it organized, it should

be easy to find items within a drawer. • The Clutter Diet – This diet is a lifestyle change. The theory behind it is, if you bring something new into the house, something has to go. “The goal is not to keep buying more, it is to find a purpose and reuse items,” Roy says. • Garage – With the nice weather there is no reason not to go outside and clean up the garage. Just make sure you find a place for everything and label it. Once these areas are organized, cleaning up for an unexpected visit will be easy. With no more clutter or piles your home will look cleaner and you won’t feel as stressed.

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ake a long-time passion for the restaurant business, add a heaping serving of friendly and fast service, combine with fresh, homemade ingredients and what do you have? Mark Price’s recipe for success. Price has been running Longmont’s Aunt Alice’s Kitchen for the past 24 years. Meanwhile, Patrick Arias stepped in as the restaurant’s co-owner nine years ago.

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The team at Aunt Alice’s Kitchen credits consistency, quality and their hometown-like atmosphere for the reason the restaurant has successfully served fresh, homemade favorites for more than a quarter of a century. Price and Arias stand by the restaurant’s long-time motto “where friends come to gather.” The owners pride themselves on being able to greet most guests by name, while Times-Call / Longmont Magazine

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they mingle with each other and treat the staff like family. The building, which originally housed a Country Kitchen, has become a gathering place for many Longmont inhabitants throughout the years. Aunt Alice’s Kitchen has grown to be a popular place for local contractors. In fact, Price says, contractors often start their morning at Aunt Alice’s before a busy workday, but wind up finding many of the subcontractors they need while they enjoy breakfast. The food served at Aunt Alice’s Kitchen, from soups to pies, are all prepared from scratch with the freshest ingredients possible. The same four prep cooks work seven days a week to ensure all the food is prepared consistently. One of their cook’s has been preparing meals at Aunt Alice’s Kitchen for 19 years. They credit their managerial style and comfortable atmosphere to the staff’s unusually low turnover, which accounts for Aunt Alice’s consistent quality. Price and Arias work to ensure the restaurant takes good care of Longmont’s senior citizens. Convenient parking spaces outside the restaurant are reserved for senior citizens, and affordable prices are synonymous with each one of the restaurant’s meals. Joe Blair, a regular patron at Aunt Alice’s, says he has been eating at

the restaurant for more than 30 years. “They’re good people,” he says of the owners and staff. Popular dishes at Aunt Alice’s are their country-fried steak topped with fresh, cream gravy and mashed potatoes made from scratch daily. Their triple-decker club sandwich served with French fries and a bottomless glass of fresh-brewed ice tea or coffee makes a popular lunch at Aunt Alice’s. The Hungry Man is a favorite breakfast and includes eggs, potatoes, pancake and choice of meat. These dishes only scratch the surface of the many breakfasts, appetizers, lunches, dinners and desserts found on their extensive menu. Aunt Alice’s serves an array of American, Mexican and some Oriental cuisine. “You can get anything you want here,” says Price. “It’s one of the largest menus in Longmont.” Aunt Alice’s is also well known for their baked goods, including fresh lemon meringue and other cream pies. Cinnamon rolls topped with sweet icing are baked fresh daily. And Aunt Alice’s serves the biggest banana split in Longmont, made with fresh, hard ice cream, according to Price.. For a homemade meal served by a friendly staff, regular guests know that Aunt Alice’s Kitchen really is “a place where friends gather.” 43

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Dog trainer Julie Reiff works with Doyle, a 21-month-old Irish Terrier. Owner Helen Harrison says Doyle has learned all the basic obedience, but is still a little aggressive on a leash. (Kristi Ritter)

Learning how to properly train your puppy or older dog can be a challenge. You tell a puppy to sit and instead he grabs your shoelaces and tries to take off, only to land on his butt. Then you try “stay” and he bolts to the door with a toy in his mouth hoping for a clean getaway. Training may be frustrating, but the benefits you’ll gain from having a properly behaved dog will be well worth it. You’ll build a strong owner-dog relationship and have the confidence in knowing how to control your dog. While you may attempt to train your pet yourself, professional dog trainers will give you the leg up on the proper training methods for a successful owner-dog relationship. Longmont dog trainer Julie Reiff follows the Wolf Pack Theory in her company, Paws-itive Traits Dog Training. This training method focuses on the fact that dogs are derived originally from wolves, which are pack animals that function as groups. When a dog is brought into a home they will naturally consider the family its new pack, communicating with owners as their leaders.

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“It’s important to make sure people learn to live with their dogs with the people as their owner,” she says. Reiff says one of the common problems she deals with in training is the lack of respect that dogs give their owners. “I focus on teaching basic obedience commands so dogs learn to follow order,” she says. Reiff has been a dog trainer for the past 10 years and works in conjunction with Whispering Pines Pet Resort in Longmont as their main trainer. She works with all breeds and ages of animals, whether it’s training new puppies, older problem dogs or even older dogs that have been adopted and have some behavioral issues. While dog training is not always possible from the puppy age, Reiff says puppies do learn the best. “From the time puppy’s ears and eyes work, they are already learning,” she says. “When you start with a puppy it’s more beneficial to teach guidelines and boundaries in the beginning Dog trainer Julie Reiff works with Doyle, a 21-month-old Irish Terrier. to head off any potential (Kristi Ritter) problems.” Issues addressed in training often include crate training and potty training for puppies, as well as basic commands such as sit and stay. For older dogs, behavioral issues like chewing, jumping and barking may be more of the focus. Reiff offers several options for dog training, but most are private sessions with the dog and owners at her home and the park across the street. But there are occasions where she will go to the home to see the environment in which the dog lives. Reiff will also do training with dogs that are enrolled in the boarding and training at Whispering Pines. Interesting enough, Reiff says training the dogs are usually the easiest part of the equation. “Owners have to be committed to teaching and learning, and that means following through at home,” she says. Overall, the communication and respect that both owners and dogs learn in training will lead to a productive lifestyle.

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Located in Longmont, Colorado’s Old Town District, you’ll find Sugarbeet. Our locally owned restaurant offers a refreshing collection of Seasonal American Cuisine in an intimate and contemporary setting. Our seasonally changing menu emphasizes Owner/Chef Seth Witherspoon’s creativity and his passion for using the freshest ingredients possible. In addition to supporting local growers, ranchers, and dairies, we grow our own produce! Join us for a memorable evening of delicious food with friends.

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aking jewelry boxes is more than a way Henry and Charlie Smith make a living, but a long-time dream come true. Through their business, Mountainview Woodcrafting in Longmont, Henry and Charlie work alongside each other meticulously crafting jewelry and keepsake boxes they sell. “I like working with my hands,” Henry says. “But we really rely on the wood to work for us.” Henry, a wood enthusiast, has always loved working with his hands and wood. Since he worked full-time as a software engineer, his woodworking hobby was often only seen through projects around the home. It wasn’t until they moved from Texas to Longmont in 2000 to be closer to their daughter, that Henry and Charlie started fiddling with the idea of making Henry’s dream of being a professional woodworker a reality. When the couple bought their home in Longmont, they took the first step toward their business and readied the unfinished basement with a wood shop. In the spring of 2002, the idea became a reality and Mountainview Woodcrafting was launched. In the beginning the business was only part-time and Henry continued to work at Budget Home Center in Longmont and Charlie worked as a personal care provider. It didn’t take long for their jewelry boxes to gain in popularity, and a year later Henry quit his job to focus all of his attention on his woodworking. Charlie followed not long after and joined her husband full time. For the husband and wife duo, making the boxes is more than just a job. “I love the process,” Charlie says. “I love watching the wood develop.” Henry agrees, “There are so many different varieties of woods and each box has its own process.” It takes the couple about three weeks to make a batch of 10 boxes. Great atTimes-Call / Longmont Magazine

Top: Henry Smith looks at the grain pattern before his wife Charlie glues the veneer on to another piece of wood while making their handcrafted jewelry boxes from their shop in their home. Bottom left: Charlie glues veneer onto a piece of wood and then places it into a vacuum bag. Henry checks the square on all four sides of what is to become a handcrafted jewelry box.

tention to detail is taken right from the beginning when each piece of wood is hand-selected to make sure it is perfect. Then the veneers, which will eventually be pressed onto the lids, are selected for their uniqueness. Once in the wood shop, Henry crafts each box so it “feels good” with no sharp edges or rough surfaces. While he works on making sure each box gets special attention, Charlie works on cutting and pressing the veneers for the lids and creating decorative pieces that often adorn the finished boxes. She also constructs the velvet linings, necklace pouches and ring holders that go into the interior of the boxes. Each box produced by the couple is

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Shiloh House Nonprofit provides sanctuary for troubled youth BY NATHALIE WINCH

While many companies face a struggling economy, one local organization continues to find success and growth by giving back to its community. Shiloh House Inc., originally developed in Littleton, offers several programs for Longmont youth who have been victims of trauma, neglect or abuse by fostering their development within a safe, educational environment. The organization, which translates to “house of tranquility,” caters to youth who can no longer cope at home. “It’s a healing community for children and families affected by abuse, neglect and trauma who have emotional and behavioral issues,” says Director of Development Rev. James Martino. “It is through guidance, clinical intervention and advocacy that Shiloh strives to meet the needs of the individual, while respecting the diversity of youth and families,” notes the Web site for Shiloh House. The nonprofit often works with county officials to offer children who may otherwise end up in juvenile hall and gives them a second chance. “Teachers, therapists and staff help them develop coping tools within a more positive, nurturing environment than a penal setting,” Martino says.

Children at Shiloh House often take guided hiking and fishing trips. (Courtesy Shiloh House)

“We teach them that there are consequences for their actions and how to be successful in the community, not just within Shiloh House, but out in the whole world. We want them to know that everything they do matters, that they matter.” Shiloh House is to thank for many local young men who have turned their lives around, and graduated from high school or are continuing their education and staying out of trouble. “It’s important to shift the paradigm of thinking of Shiloh House as a nonprofit that needs donations,” Martino says. “We are a socially profitable organization, and we need partners because we’re investing in the community and in its future. This is a resource for the community.” One of the resources Shiloh House now offers in Longmont is a family therapy program to give parents tools to help their children through challenges and guide youth toward a more positive lifestyle. Shiloh House owns and operates residential facilities in Longmont. Shiloh House also works with St. Vrain Valley Public Schools to offer day-treatment programs for children who are not able to attend public schools. For more information, or to help, visit www. shilohhouse.org.

As a student at the University of Colorado majoring in ecology and evolutionary biology, Lauren Sullivan has always had a passion for animals, especially reptiles. When she accidentally hatched turtles after experimenting with incubation, Sullivan got her first lesson in how easily reptiles can reproduce. “It made me realize that if they’re this easy to breed, there must be so many out there,” Sullivan says. She soon witnessed how many reptiles have been abandoned, neglected, surrendered or abused after volunteering for the Colorado Reptile Humane Society. “Reptiles don’t get the respect they deserve,” Sullivan says. “People don’t realize that a cute little snake might grow to be up to 12 feet long.” As a chelonia intern at CoRHS, Sullivan focused on caring for turtles and tortoises but she helped out in whatever capacity was needed. “A lot of my time went into finding out about what all the different animals’ needs were,” Sullivan says. “We saw so many different species, we had to figure out what they needed as far as nutrition, if they were getting enough heat, and UVA and UVB light is vital to their maintenance and health.” Sullivan says one of the most poignant aspects of her time at CoRHS was the knowledge she gained about different species of reptiles found throughout Colorado, some of which have been brought in illegally. She says people should think before buying a pet because although some consider reptiles to be low-maintenance pets, they aren’t. “People should do what they can, provide supplies or volunteer their time,” she says. Although her current schedule doesn’t allow her time to help at CoRHS, she hopes to return. “I’ve always loved reptiles,” she says. “And it was nice to find a place that loved them as much as I do.” – NATHALIE WINCH

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FASHION

A variety of scarves are available at Divine Diva's in Longmont.

Scarves add style to spring closets BY NATHALIE WINCH • PHOTOS BY PAUL LITMAN

ant to update your wardrobe this spring without breaking your budget? Instead of buying a whole new closet full of clothes, consider adding a few scarves into the mix. Scarves are a functional and fashionable way to update an ensemble at an affordable price. “Scarves are huge right now,” says Carleen Burch, owner of Divine Diva’s in Longmont. A former model who has had a lifelong passion for the world of fashion, Burch has spent a lot of time reviewing the latest runway trends since opening Divine Diva’s last November. Burch says one of the biggest, overall themes to this season’s fresh looks is that absolutely anything goes. “You can do a lot of things nowadays that you just couldn’t get away with back in the day,” she says. “The most important thing with everything I saw for spring is that you can be unique. Don’t be afraid to get creative, be yourself – make a statement.” Former fashion don’ts, like mixing a plaid scarf with a floral blouse, or pairing a vintage blazer with a scarf, has also become a trend this spring. One of the best things about scarves is

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that they are versatile, Burch says. You can pair the same scarf with a plain T-shirt and jeans or drape it over an evening gown. “The cool thing about scarves is that they can change the whole look of any outfit,” Burch says. “You can make them funky, or wear them as a classic style.” Wearing scarves in her hair or tied around her neck are two of Burch’s favorite ways to wear a scarf. She especially likes to tie her scarves in a style known as a noose. To create a noose, fold a scarf in half, then loop the two ends through the fold and around the neck. Her favorite fabrics for scarves are silk and chiffon, because of the way they lay and the way they feel. Burch also enjoys the look of beaded scarves worn as a headband that extends from the nape of the neck down the back. Also try wearing scarves around the waist or looped several times around the neck. “Be yourself, make it about you,” Burch says. “I believe every woman has an inner diva – and we can pull that inner diva out of them.” For more information, visit Divine Diva’s at 454 Main St. or call 303-485-0874.

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Top: Longmont Dairy driver Silas Goldstein delivers fresh milk to a customer. Goldstein started at the dairy seven years ago and enjoys the opportunity to work on an individual basis where he can push himself to do his best. After loading his truck, Jeremy Minch checks his nightly route list to make sure all of his products are accounted for before starting his route.

Longmont Dairy continues tradition of home delivered milk BY KRISTI RITTER • PHOTOS BY PAUL LITMAN

As most people are getting ready to turn in for the night, the drivers at Longmont Dairy are gearing up for another round of deliveries. Trucks line the docks on Coffman Street as drivers work quickly, rolling a pile of crates from the large walk-in cooler across the dock and into each truck filling it with its nightly lineup. They can load all 20 route trucks in about 45 minutes – although if it’s summer time they’ll tack on extra time to ice the milk in the truck. On this particular night driver Silas Goldstein gets his truck loaded first and checks off his route for the night, making sure everything he needs is secured. He grabs extra milk and juice just in case a customer asks for something more. Goldstein started at Longmont Dairy seven years ago and enjoys the opportunity to work on an individual basis where he can push himself to do his best. The night shift is also convenient for his family life, since his wife works days. “It’s given me the opportunity to watch my kids grow up,” he says. “In that way, it kind of turned out to be a blessing to work nights.” Fellow driver Sam Lay agreed that the night schedule works well with his family not only to be there with his kids, but to also save money on day care. But working for the dairy is more than convenience. In the three-and-a-half years Lay has worked for the dairy he’s discovered a great teamwork philosophy among his coworkers. “We all work together to support each other and get the job done,” he says. Teamwork is a big part of the entire operation at Longmont Dairy, which started in 1965 when Jim Boyd and Reese Boatman moved from Golden to start Longmont Dairy Farms. With a small processing plant behind Boyd’s home on Coffman Street, the duo milked their small dairy herd each morning by 6 a.m. That same day they processed the milk and then delivered it cold and fresh the next Spring 2010

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Richard Ropp hauls crates of milk to be loaded onto trucks at the Longmont Dairy dock. Teamwork is a big part of the evening loading where all the drivers help load the 20 trucks for nightly routes. Right: Adam Ellzey pushes milk crates onto the truck.

morning by 6 a.m. The foundations on which Longmont Dairy was started are not much different today. After co-founders Boyd and Boatman retired in 1988, the family ties continued when David and Susan Boyd took over ownership. Susan Boyd says they started the business venture by renting a dairy farm, but in 1994 they purchased a larger farm in Loveland that allowed them to grow their herd. Today, the farm has about 500 cows. Trucks arrive at the farm daily around 4 a.m. to collect that day’s milk where it’s tested for quality before returning to the Longmont bottling plant. At this point the milk is tested again before it goes through the process of being separated, pasteurized, homogenized and then bottled. On a daily basis approximately 8,000 to 10,000 bottles of milk are bottled. Boyd says bottles are definitely the old school way of delivering milk, but it’s something customers and the dairy appreciate because they are recycled for continual use. “Glass is a natural material, so we do the ultimate recycling by reusing,” she says. In addition to bottling their daily milk products, Longmont Dairy also bottles its orange juice, made from 100 percent Florida oranges. Apple juice, eggs, butter and cheese have also been added to the lineup of products. Passing along natural products to its Times-Call / Longmont Magazine

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customers is a main goal at Longmont Dairy. Because the dairy owns its own farm and plant they monitor what the cows are fed, guaranteeing there are no supplemental bovine growth hormones (BGH) used. “We can be very confident about the product we offer our customers,” Boyd says. Customer and Community Relations Manager Tony Hall says, “We offer our customers something they can’t get at the grocery store.” Hall adds that Longmont Dairy stands out first and foremost because of its taste. “Customers also choose us because of convenience, quality, consistency and the use of glass bottles,” he says. The dairy also helps to make an impact on the environment. Hall says each truck serves between 150 and 200 customers nightly, there’s only one truck to make those deliveries instead of the individual vehicles all going to the store. Longmont Dairy continues to grow and advance technology, including allowing online order changes within the past few years. It’s all about offering farm fresh products in a convenient home delivery. Check it Out Check out more about Longmont Dairy at www.longmontdairy.com. You’ll find facts about their services and products, and can even sign up for your own home delivery. Also check out their newsletter, Mooo News, under the home tab.

Milk offers many healthy benefits ranging from strong bones and heart health, to helping maintain a healthy weight. According to the National Dairy Council building a healthy bone structure throughout life is essential to overall health. While it’s usual to hear the importance of children drinking plenty of milk to develop strong bones, adolescence and young adults don’t out grow the need for extra calcium in their diet. As a person ages bones continue to break down and rebuild themselves. But without adequate calcium the process is affected and bones are not as strong. Since 99 percent of the body’s calcium is stored in the bones, it’s important to keep bones strong with extra calcium. Calcium gained by the body through dairy products will also help people maintain a healthy weight. The Council notes that “people who consume more calcium and dairy foods weigh less and/or have less body fat than those who consume little or no dairy.” Susan Boyd, co-owner of Longmont Dairy, says if there was only one food a person needs to sustain themselves it would be milk. It’s an easy way to get protein, calcium, vitamin D and many other vital minerals. – KRISTI RITTER Check out more information about the healthy benefits of milk at www.nationaldairycouncil.org and www.2424milk.com.

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The Sugarbeet Restaurant hosted a wine pairing on Dec. 1, 2009, as a fundraiser for the Longmont Council for the Arts and the Muse Gallery. The event featured a variety of wines paired with the fantastic hors d’oeuvres created by Sugarbeet’s chef Seth Witherspoon. The next Times-Call / Longmont Magazine

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The Young Professionals Alzheimer’s Association of Colorado organized the New Year’s event at Boulder Reservoir in which people plunge into the cold water to raise money for the group. 1. Julie Watson-Smith. 2. Jesse Getter, left, and Adam Svigel. 3. Caitlin Welch, 8. 4. The Mooney family (in foreground) – Micky, Bailey, 10, and Kevin. 5. Andrea Vahl. (Times-Call file)

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Local Greenways Greenways in the Longmont area provide a recreational opportunity for residents, as well as add to the environmental surroundings. Dry Creek Greenway is in the St. Vrain center, through Willow Farm Park and the Meadow View subdivision to Silver Creek Middle/High School. Lefthand Greenway runs from Kanemoto Park south to Pike Road and west to Hover Street.

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Park Here City parks offer a variety of fun and relaxing opportunities throughout the area

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Dawson, (7), 1757 Harvard St. 12.9 acres, volleyball court, picnic area, playground, restrooms, shelters, barbecue pits and tennis courts.

Affolter, (1), Holly Avenue and S. Judson Street. 5.3 acres, basketball courts, multi-use field, softball field, tennis courts, restrooms, shelter and playground.

Flanders, (8), 2229 Breakwater Drive. 4.1 acres, fishing, soccer/football field, shelter, barbecue pits, restrooms, playground, volleyball court, basketball hoops, picnic area and roller hockey court.

Alta, (2), 10th Avenue and Alta Street. A half-acre, picnic area and playground.

Athletic Field, (3), 11th Avenue and Kimbark Street. Basketball courts, soccer/football field and picnic area.

Carr, (4), 21st Avenue and Gay Street. 8.4 acres, basketball courts, soccer/ football fields, picnic area, barbecue pit, playground, restrooms, shelter, softball field, tennis courts and roller hockey rink.

Clark Centennial, (5), 1100 Lashley St. 48.5 acres, baseball field, basketball court, soccer/football field, picnic areas, barbecue pits, playground, restrooms, shelter, four softball fields, tennis courts, volleyball areas, concession stand and roller hockey rink. Recreation center/pool complex includes wading pool, indoor pool and fitness equipment.

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Garden Acres, (9), 2058 Spencer St. 4.1 acres, shelter, playground, picnic area, restrooms, soccer/football fields, barbecue pit, concession stand and softball fields.

Longmont Supply Greenway begins south of 17th Avenue at Cambridge Drive and runs south to Hover Acres Park. Oligarchy Greenway runs from Airport Road to Hover Street, a section through Garden Acres Park, and from Mountain View Avenue to Rothrock Dell Park. Rough and Ready Greenway runs from Colo. Highway 66 to Ninth Avenue along the Rough and Ready Ditch east of the Ute Creek Golf Course. St. Vrain Greenway runs from Golden Ponds to Main Street to Left Hand Creek. Spring Gulch No. 2 Greenway runs from Colo. Highway 66 to Pace Street and from 17th Avenue to about Mountain View Avenue. For more information about greenways and to read about future expansion, visit www.ci.longmont.co.us and click on recreation.

Golden Ponds, (10), 651 Third Ave. 94 acres with 56 acres of water surface, nature area with shelters, restrooms, trails, picnic areas, barbecue pits and fishing. Hover Acres, (11), 1361 Charles Drive. 9.2 acres, tennis courts, basketball court, playground, horseshoe pit, volleyball courts, soccer/football fields, picnic area, shelter and barbecue pit. Izaak Walton, (12), 18 S. Sunset St. 21.5 acres, clubhouse, fishing, picnic area, barbecue pit, shelter and restrooms. Jim Hamm Nature Area, (13), 17th Avenue and County Line Road. 23.9 acres, fishing, nature trail, barbecue pit, restrooms and shelter.

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Kanemoto, (14), Missouri Avenue and South Pratt Parkway. 8.7 acres, ball fields, picnic area, playground, restrooms, shelters, soccer/football fields, volleyball courts and wading pool. Kensington, (15), 100 E. Longs Peak Ave. 18.2 acres, fishing, basketball court, picnic area, playgrounds, restrooms, barbecue pits and shelters. Lanyon, (16), 19th Avenue and Collyer Street. 7.7 acres, basketball court, picnic area, barbecue pit, playground, restrooms, shelter and softball fields.

Left Hand Creek, (17), 1800 Creekside Drive. 10 acres, playground, softball field, basketball hoops, volleyball court, picnic area, barbecue pit, restrooms, shelters, soccer/football fields and roller hockey rink.

Loomiller, (18), 11th Avenue and Sumner Street. 15.3 acres, fishing, picnic area, barbecue pit, playground, disc golf, restrooms and shelters.

McIntosh Lake, (19), located west of Longmont on Colo. Highway 66. 55 acres, fishing, basketball court, picnic area, shelter and restrooms.

Pratt, (20), Baylor Drive and Ithaca Court, 4.2 acres, basketball court, picnic area, playground, restrooms, shelter, softball field, tennis courts and roller hockey rink.

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and special events. Due to wildlife no dogs are allowed in the District Park. Spangler, (27), 200 Mountain View Ave. 5.1 acres, picnic area, playground, restrooms, barbecue pits and shelter. Sunset, (28), Longs Peak Avenue and Sunset Street. 7 acres, nine-hole golf course, picnic area, barbecue pits, playground, shelter, outdoor swimming pool and concession stand. Thompson, (29), Fourth Avenue and Bross Street. 5.4 acres, picnic area, barbecue pits, playground, restrooms and shelter. Valley, (30), 28 Troxell Ave. 2.5 acres, basketball courts, barbecue pit, volleyball court, horseshoe pit, playground and shelter. Willow Farm, (31), 901 S. Fordham St. 9.4 acres, basketball court, picnic area, barbecue pits, restrooms, playground, roller hockey, softball field, multi-use field and shelters.

Parks with Dog Parks Blue Skies Park, (1), 1520 Mountain Drive. 11.4 acres, basketball court, volleyball court, skate park, shelters, restrooms, picnic area, playground, barbecue pit and off leash dog exercise area. Dog Park I, (2), 21st Avenue and Francis Street. 2.5 acres, off leash dog exercise area, picnic area and shelter. Dog Park II, (3), Airport and St. Vrain roads. 2.5 acres, off leash dog exercise area, picnic area and shelter. Rough and Ready, (4), 21st Avenue and Alpine Street. 9.8 acres, skate park, basketball courts, sand volleyball court, bocce ball and horseshoe courts, multi-use play field, off-leash dog exercise area, playgrounds, restrooms, shelters, picnic area and barbecue pit.

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Quail Campus, (21), 310 Quail Road. 8.6 acres, skate park, picnic area, horseshoes, concession stand and recreation center with basketball courts, fitness center, climbing wall and indoor pools. Raber, (22), 24th Avenue and Sunset Street. 3.2 acres, shelter, picnic area and playground. Rogers Grove, (23), 220 Hover St. 10.5 acres, arboretum, outdoor learning center, picnic area, shelter/interpretive center, outdoor amphitheater, demonstration garden, restrooms and barbecue pit. Roosevelt, (24), 700 Longs Peak Ave. 21.7 acres, shelters, restrooms, barbecue pit, picnic area, playground, horseshoe pit, recreation center, rose Times-Call / Longmont Magazine

garden and splash pool. Rothrock Dell, (25), 700 E. Fifth Ave. 6.4 acres, basketball court, picnic area, playground, restrooms, shelter, softball field and roller hockey rink. Sandstone Ranch, (26), 2929 and 3001 Colo. Highway 119. Community Park, 103 acres, ballfields, soccer/football fields, volleyball court, shelters, restrooms, barbecue pits, picnic areas, playground, concession stands, 24,000 square-foot skate park with in-ground concrete bowls and street course. District Park, 180 acres, 1880's historic home and visitors center, scenic overlook of the Front Range, 0.7 mile trail with connection to St. Vrain Greenway in 2010, open space and wildlife area, cultural history and natural resource programs, tours Spring 2010

Stephen Day Park, (5), 1340 Deerwood Drive. 15 acres, skate park and BMX / mountain bike area, basketball court, sand volleyball court, multi-use play field, off-leash dog exercise area, water spray fountain for children to play in, playground, restrooms, shelters, picnic area and barbecue pits. Union Reservoir, (6), 461 Weld County Road 26. 736-acre lake, fishing, camping, picnic area, restrooms, shelter, volleyball, 24 barbecue pits, playground, horseshoes, wakeless boating, wind surfing and swimming beach. Dog beach for off leash and play and swim. Entry fee. Call 303-772-1265. For more information, call 303-651-8446, or visit www.ci.longmont.co.us/parks/ park_list/overview/index.html.

Golf Courses Bella Rosa Golf Course 5830 Weld County Road 20 Frederick 303-678-2940 9 holes, public Coal Creek Golf Course 585 W. Dillon Road Louisville 303-666-7888 18 holes, public Fox Hill Country Club 1400 E. Colo. Highway 119 Longmont 303-772-1061 18 holes, private Haystack Mountain Golf Course & Driving Range 5877 Niwot Road Niwot 303-530-1400 9 holes, public Indian Peaks Golf Course 2300 Indian Peaks Trail Lafayette 303-666-4706 18 holes, public Lake Valley Golf Club 4400 Lake Valley Drive Longmont 303-444-2114 18 holes, private Saddleback Golf Club 8631 Frontier St. Firestone 303-833-5000 18 holes, public Sunset Golf Course 1900 Longs Peak Ave. Longmont 303-651-8466 9 holes, public Twin Peaks Golf Course 1200 Cornell Drive Longmont 303-651-8401 18 holes, public Ute Creek Golf Course 2000 Ute Creek Drive Longmont 303-774-4342 18 holes, public

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Crispy Green Bean Fries.........................................$6.39 Jack Daniel’s Grill Jack Daniel’s Chicken ...........................................$12.89 Two juicy chicken breasts served with vegetables and mashed potatoes.

Jack Daniel’s Ribs & Shrimp .................................$19.49 Our full rack of Cajun-spiced baby back pork ribs is fire-grilled and basted with our Jack Daniel’s glaze. Then we add a handful of our butterflied shrimp, battered and fried until crisp and served with fries.

Jack Daniel’s Flat Iron............................................$12.29 Aged and hand-cut especially for Friday’s, half a pound of one of the most flavorful, popular steaks around, expertly seasoned and fire-grilled to your order. Then basted and served with our Jack Daniel’s glaze and creamy mashed potatoes.

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Seafood & Ribs Friday’s Shrimp ..................................................... $11.19 A dozen, tail-on, battered and butterflied shrimp, deep-fried until they’re golden brown and crispy. Then we serve them on top of fries with our tangy cocktail sauce.

Fish & Chips .......................................................... $9.29 Honey Pecan Salmon ............................................ $12.39 We top a fire-grilled, cedar smoke-seasoned 7-oz. salmon fillet with pecan honey butter, then add a spoonful of glazed pecans and serve it with savory rice and vegetables. A savory and sweet medley of mouth-watering flavors and textures.

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Turkey Burger ......................................................... $7.79 We fire-grill a generous, well-seasoned ground turkey patty and serve with all the classic garnishes.

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EVENTS FEBRUARY EVENTS Feb. 27 • Boulder’s Upstart Crow Theatre Company: Richard II. Richard II, written around 1595, is the first play in William Shakespeare’s second history tetralogy, a series of four plays that chronicles the rise of the house of Lancaster to the British throne. 7:30 p.m. $20, $17 student/senior, Boulder county students free. Dairy Center for the Arts, Carsen Theatre, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder. 303-442-1413. www.thedairy.org. • Joe Cool Band. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. No cover. Dickens Opera House, 300 Main St., Longmont. 303-651-7773. • World Premiere of Shakespeare, Inc. 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Sun. $15, $12 students/seniors. Coal Creek Community Theater, Louisville Center for the Arts, 801 Grant St., Louisville. 303-665-0955. www.ccctheater.org. • 29th Annual Boulder Bach Festival. Three different concerts celebrate Bach at 325: Celebrating a Genius. 7:30 p.m. $25. First Congregational Church, 1128 Pine St., Boulder. 303-776-9666. www.boulderbachfestival.org. • Eric the Viking. 4:30-6 p.m. Tasty Weasel, 1800 Pike Road, Longmont. www.oskarblues.com. • Erica Brown. 9 p.m-12:30 a.m. Oskar Blues Home Made Liquids and Solids, 1555 S. Hover St., Longmont. 303-485-9400. www.oskarblues.com. • Left Hand Guitar Players. 5-7 p.m. Left Hand Brewery, 1265 Boston Ave., Longmont. www.lefthandbrewing.com. • Angie Stevens. 9 p.m-12:30 a.m. Oskar Blues, 303 Main St., Lyons. 303-823-6685. www.oskarblues.com. • 2nd Annual Niwot Chili event. Four professional chefs cooking four different types of chili, plus 10 amateur chef entries. Live music. Proceeds to benefit the Niwot Cultural Arts Association. 4-8 p.m. $5-$10. The Grange, 197 Second Ave., Niwot. 303-652-4144. www.niwot.com. • 2nd Annual Battle of the Bands. Proceeds benefit the SCHS drumline and band department. Three winning bands will receive a live recording session on KGNU radio station. 3-9 p.m. $10, children under 7 free. Silver Creek High School, 4901 Nelson Road, Longmont. E-mail botbcreek@gmail.com. http://botbcreek.ning.com. • Boulder Ballet: On the Move. Boulder Ballet’s annual contemporary ballet/theater production is an increasingly popular event. Always an engaging mix of styles and the excitement of world premieres. 7 p.m. $25, $17 senior/students, $15 Boulder Ballet students. Dairy Center for the Arts, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder. 303-444-7328. www.thedairy.org. • Jesters Children’s Theatre: The Frog Prince. 3 p.m. Jesters Dinner Theatre, 224 Main St., Longmont. 303-682-9980. www.jesterstheatre.com. • Random Manifestations. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays. Madifine Mercantile, 347 Main St., Longmont. 720-436-3308. Feb. 27-28 • Photography by Jim Nicolaus. Cafe Luna, 800 Coffman St., Longmont. 303-702-9996. Feb. 28 • Adam Bodine Trio. 4-6 p.m. Left Hand Brewery, 1265 Boston Ave., Longmont. www.lefthandbrewing.com. • Swing State. 6-9 p.m. Oskar Blues Home Made Liquids and Solids, 1555 S. Hover St., Longmont. 303-485-9400. www.oskarblues.com. • Giddyup Kitty. 6-9 p.m. Oskar Blues, 303 Main 64

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St., Lyons. 303-823-6685. www.oskarblues.com. • Karaoke. 6-9 p.m. Three Margaritas, 2350 Main St., Longmont. 303-682-0888. • Hawaiian Hula Workshop. 6:30-8 p.m. $15; $55 for 5 week punchcard. Dairy Center for the Arts / Boulder Ballet Studio, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder. 303-447-9772. www.oconnor.gs/halau.html. Ongoing February Events • Through March 6 – Longmont Artists’ Guild Art Show. Show will include work by artists in a variety of media including oils, watercolor, mixed media, photograph, pastels and sculpture. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Free admission. 430 Main St., Longmont. 303-828-3453. www.longmontartistsguild.org. • Through March 11 – Atlas Shrugged Reading Group. Moderated discussion of Ayn Rand’s Atlas Shrugged for its relevance to contemporary events. 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Borders Bookstore, 1101 S. Hover St., Longmont. 303-684-6446. www.borders.com. • Through March 14 – Ice Skating. The rink will offer a wide variety of skating activities including public skating, drop-in hockey, drop-in figure skating, youth hockey program, learn-to-skate classes, adult learn-to-play hockey, and special events. Longmont Ice Pavilion, 725 Eighth Ave., Longmont. 303-774-4777. www.ci.longmont.co.us. • Through March 15 – Works by Diane Wood. 8 Port Coffee & Tea, 1727 15th St., Boulder. 303-955-2221. • Through April 3 – Aida. Elton John and Tim Rice’s musical version of the classic tale. Times vary; call for details. $23-$32. Jesters Dinner Theatre, 224 Main St., Longmont. 303-682-9980. www.jesterstheatre.com. • Through April 11 – Honky Tonk: Portraits of Country Music, 1972-1981. Photographs by Henry Horenstein. The photographs presented in this exhibition capture a fascinating, transitional period in country music. It was a time when its stars received little airplay, honky tonks and country music parks were still thriving, and today’s popular bluegrass music festivals were just beginning. Photographer Henry Horenstein captured rising stars like Dolly Parton and Emmylou Harris, and legends

like Tex Ritter and Bill Monroe. Longmont Museum and Cultural Center, 400 Quail Road, Longmont. 303-651-8374. www.ci.longmont.co.us/museum. • Through April 25 – Rocky Mountain Elk: A Local History. Exhibit runs through April 25. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 1-5 p.m. Sundays. Estes Park Museum, 200 Fourth St., Estes Park. 970-586-6256. www.estesnet.com/museum. • Through July 3 – Artist-in-Residence II Exhibit. Featuring works from Rocky Mountain National Park’s Artist-In-Residence Program, including literature, paintings, sculptures, photography and music. Free. Estes Park Museum, 200 Fourth St., Estes Park. 970-586-6256. www.estesnet.com/museum.

MARCH EVENTS March 2 • Talk Back to the Movies series. Documentaries, old school classics, niche art films and more will be shown in the Talk Back series. A discussion will follow the film. 4:30 p.m. Free. Reel Mountain Theater, 543 Big Thompson Ave., Estes Park. 970-586-6995. www.reelmountain.com. • Young Friends Workshop. Kids age 5 to 7. 6-7:15 p.m. $125 early registration, $145 regular. Success Strategies 4 Kids, 1800 30th St. Suite 207, Boulder. 303-915-4421. www.SuccessStrategies4Kids.com. March 3 • Halden Wofford and the Hi-Beams concert. Enjoy classic honky tonk music by Halden Wofford and the Hi-Beams while viewing the Longmont Museums new exhibit, Honky Tonk: Portraits of Country Music 1972-1981. 7 p.m. Free. Longmont Museum and Cultural Center, 400 Quail Road, Longmont. 303-651-8374. www.ci.longmont.co.us/museum. • Creative Writing: Stories and Memoirs. Taught by Bill Ellis, past president of the Longmont Writers Club. Wednesday nights, 6-8 p.m. $50, includes 30-page writing guide. Barbed Wire Books, 504 Main St., Longmont. 303-827-3620. March 4 • Works in Progress Concert. Bi-annual presentation

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EVENTS Continued from 64 of a variety of original musical works and compositions currently being developed by students in the Music Department at Naropa University. 7 p.m. Free. Naropa University Performing Arts Center, 2130 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder. 303-245-4612. www.naropa.edu. • Steps You Can Take Today to Prevent & Detect Colon Cancer. Colorectal cancer is one of the most common, yet preventable cancers in the U.S. Join us and learn the simple steps you can take toward prevention and early detection. The latest screening techniques will be discussed, including the easy, new take-home FIT test. Presented by Bruce Grossman, MD, board certified gastroenterologist. 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Longmont Clinic, West Building, 1925 W. Mountain View Ave., Longmont. 720-494-3165. www.longmontclinic.com.

Halden Wofford and the Hi-Beams will perform at the Longmont Museum and Cultural Center on March 3 at 7 p.m. (Courtesy Longmont Museum)

• Longmont United Hospital Blood Drive. 1-6 p.m. Longmont United Hospital, 1950 Mountain View Ave., Longmont. 303-363-2300. www.bonfils.org. • Silver Creek High School Community Blood Drive. 8-9:40 a.m., 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Silver Creek High School, 4901 Nelson Road, near the small gym, Longmont. 303-363-2300. www.bonfils.org. • Boulder’s Upstart Crow Theatre Company: Richard II. Richard II, written around 1595, is the first play in William Shakespeare’s second history tetralogy, a series of four plays that chronicles the rise of the house of Lancaster to the British throne. 7:30 p.m. $20, $17 student/senior, Boulder county students free (except last weekend). Dairy Center for the Arts, Carsen Theatre, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder. 303-442-1413. www.thedairy.org. March 5 - 6 • 29th Annual Boulder Bach Festival. Three different concerts celebrate Bach at 325: Celebrating a Genius. 7:30 p.m. $25. First United Method Church, 1421 Spruce St., Boulder. 303-776-9666. www.boulderbachfestival.org. • Art Show. An evening of fine art presented by talented local artists. Complimentary appetizers and Ciatano Wine of Lyons provided. Paintings will remain on display through the weekend. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Haystack Mountain Golf Course, 5877 Niwot Road, Niwot. 303-530-1480. www.golfhaystack.com. • InterFaith Quilters of Longmont 24th Annual Quilt 66

Show & Sale. The InterFaith Quilters show will benefit the Safe Shelter of St. Vrain Valley and the OUR Center. Pie and coffee is available. 6-8 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. Cost varies. First Lutheran Church, Third and Terry streets, Longmont. 303-772-8828. http://interfaithquilters.com. March 6 • Longmont Symphony Orchestra concert. With guest pianist Christopher McKiggan presents music of Mozart, Prokofieff and Sibelius. 7:30 p.m. $16, $14 seniors, $12 youth. Vance Brand Civic Auditorium, 600 E. Mountain View Ave., Longmont. 303-772-5796. www.longmontsymphony.org. March 7 • Karaoke. 6-9 p.m. Three Margaritas, 2350 Main St., Longmont. 303-682-0888. March 8 • Longmont Community Blood Drive. 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., 2200 Pratt St., Longmont. 303-363-2300. www.bonfils.org. March 9 • LUH Volunteer Fundraiser. Pearl Connection. Longmont United Hospital, 1850 Mountain View Ave., Longmont. 303-651-5205. www.luhcares.org. March 10 • Youth Job and Career Fair. For youth ages 14 to 21. Collaborative effort of City of Longmont Recreation Services, Workforce Boulder County, St. Vrain Valley School Business Partnership Team, The Governor’s Summer Job Hunt and Colorado Department of Labor and Employment. 3-6 p.m. Twin Peaks Mall, former Steve & Barry’s location, 1250 S. Hover St., Longmont. 303-774-4827. March 12 • Second Friday in Downtown Longmont. Art openings, live entertainment and retailer open houses. 6-9 p.m. Downtown Longmont, Main Street, between Third and Sixth avenues, Longmont. 303-651-8484. www.downtownlongmont.com. • Rock4Uganda. A benefit concert to support Daneen Leidig in her work with Scripture Union in Uganda. 8-11 p.m. $5 donation at the door. LifeBridge Christian Church, 10345 Ute Highway, Longmont. 303-651-9547. www.lbcc.org. March 12-13 • Boulder Ballet: Storybook Ballet of Pepito’s Story. Storybook Ballet is danced by the students of Boulder Ballet School. This year’s production is

Pepito’s Story, based on the book by Eugene Fern, and featuring choreography by Ana Claire Davison and music by Victoria Ebel-Sabo. 7 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. Saturday $17, $12 children. Dairy Center for the Arts, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder. 303-444-7328. www.thedairy.org. March 13 • McTeggart Irish Dancers Performance. In celebration of St. Patrick's Day, the McTeggart Irish Dancers will be performing. St. Patrick’s Day crafts available, too. 11 a.m. Children $7, Adults free. WOW! Children’s Museum, 110 N. Harrison Ave., Lafayette. 303-604-2424. www.wowmuseum.com. • Taste of Therapy Wellness Fair. Try a variety of alternative wellness options such as massage, reflexology and more. Each fifteen minute session is $5. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Izaak Walton Clubhouse, 18 S. Sunset, Longmont. 303-651-8404. www.ci.longmont.co.us/rec/special. • 4-H Wild West Carnival. Games, food, prizes and silent auction. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. Boulder County Fairgrounds, 9595 Nelson Road, Longmont. 303-678-6200. • The Lines That Divide. Exhibit featuring installations by Sara Rockinger and photography by Robert Eply. Member’s Gallery Features the paintings of Joseph Smith. 6-9 p.m. Free. Old Firehouse Art Center, 667 Fourth Ave., Longmont. 303-651-2787. www.firehouseart.org. March 14 • Karaoke. 6-9 p.m. Three Margaritas, 2350 Main St., Longmont. 303-682-0888. • Tea Dance. Lesson at 1:30, and then dance to exquisite live ragtime-era music from 2 to 5 p.m. One-step, waltz, tango, blues, fox-trot or just dancing cheek-to-cheek. 1:30-5 p.m. $18, $13 students and CFOOTMAD members. The Avalon Ballroom, 6185 Arapahoe Road, Boulder. 303-449-5962. www.villageartscoalition.org. • Origami Festival. Celebrate the exhibition of Origami USA’s 2009 children’s Origami competition winners, as well as the work of other local folders. 2-5 p.m. Free. Boulder Public Library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder. 303-441-3196. • St. John the Baptist Catholic Church Community Blood Drive. 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 323 Collyer St., Longmont. 303-363-2300. www.bonfils.org. Continued on 67

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Schumann. Devin Patrick Hughes conducts Schumann’s Symphony No. 1 (Spring), as well as the Grieg Piano Concerto, Stephen Fiess, soloist, and a World Premiere, "Final Chapter: Eusebius; the last words" by Reggie Berg. 7:30 p.m. $10-$15. First United Methodist Church of Boulder, 1421 Spruce St., Boulder. 970-577-1550. www.timberlinesymphony.org. • Kaiser Permanente Community Blood Drive. 10-11:40 a.m.; 1-3:30 p.m. Kaiser Permanente, 2345 Bent Way, Longmont. 303-678-3233. E-mail jessica.m.medina@kp.org. March 27 • Chatham County Line. Admired by Pitchfork, No Depression, and the Washington Post, the North Carolina "new traditionalists" play high-energy original bluegrass around a single microphone, accented by alt-country and the ghost of rock past. 8 p.m. $15-$17. Wildflower Pavilion on Planet Bluegrass, 500 West Main St., Lyons. 303-823-0848. www.wildflowerpavilion.com. • Niwot Timberline Symphony. Presenting Brahms’s Requiem and Mahler’s Wayfarer. In collaboration with Colorado Choral Arts Society. 7:30 p.m. Niwot High School, 8989 E. Niwot Road, Niwot. www.timberlinesymphony.org. • NanoDays National Celebration. Explore nano science by measuring yourself in nanometers; discover how size affects forces like gravity; and help build a model nanotube. NanoDays is sponsored by the NISE Network and the National Science Foundation. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Children $7, Adults free. WOW! Children’s Museum, 110 N. Harrison Ave., Lafayette. 303-604-2424. www.wowmuseum.com. • Longmont Community Martial Arts Seminar. 2-4 p.m. Free. St. Vrain Memorial Building, 700 Longs Peak Ave., Longmont. 720-320-3179. www.ctsds.org. • Twin Peaks Mall Community Blood Drive. 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Twin Peaks Mall, 1250 S. Hover St., Longmont. 303-363-2300. www.bonfils.org. • Jesters Children’s Theatre: The Secret Garden. 3 p.m. Jesters Dinner Theatre, 224 Main St., Longmont. 303-682-9980. www.jesterstheatre.com.

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March 28 • Niwot Timberline Symphony. Presenting Brahms’s Requiem and Mahler’s Wayfarer. In collaboration with Colorado Choral Arts Society. 2 p.m. Niwot High School, 8989 E. Niwot Road, Niwot. www.timberlinesymphony.org. • Karaoke. 6-9 p.m. Three Margaritas, 2350 Main St., Longmont. 303-682-0888. March 29 • Know Your Resistance: Part 1 of the Learn More, Know More Series. Presented by Longmont Clinic’s Diabetes Educators. Learn about Insulin Resistance Syndrome (IRS) and develop a game plan for preventing or delaying cardiovascular disease and diabetes. 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Longmont Clinic, East Building, 1925 W. Mountain View Ave., Longmont. 720-494-3165. www.longmontclinic.com. March 30 • Talk Back to the Movies series. Documentaries, old school classics, niche art films and more will be shown in the Talk Back series. A discussion will follow the film. 4:30 p.m. Free. Reel Mountain Theater, 543 Big Thompson Ave., Estes Park. 970-586-6995. www.reelmountain.com. March 31 • Long Road Home bluegrass concert. Enjoy traditional bluegrass in the Longmont Museums gallery from a great Boulder County band. 7 p.m. Free. Longmont Museum and Cultural Center, 400 Quail Road, Longmont. 303-651-8374. www.ci.longmont.co.us/museum. • Long Road Home. Traditional bluegrass from a great Boulder County band. 7 p.m. Free. Longmont Museum & Cultural Center, 400 Quail Road, Longmont. 303-651-8374. Ongoing March Events • Through March 6 – Longmont Artists’s Guild Art Show. Show will include work by artists in a variety of media including oils, watercolor, mixed media, photograph, pastels and sculpture. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Free admission. 430 Main St., Longmont. 303-828-3453. www.longmontartistsguild.org. • Through March 14 – Ice Skating. The rink will offer a wide variety of skating activities including public skating, drop-in hockey, drop-in figure skating, youth hockey program, learn-to-skate classes, adult

learn-to-play hockey and special events. Longmont Ice Pavilion, 725 Eighth Ave., Longmont. 303-774-4777. www.ci.longmont.co.us. • Through March 15 – Works by Diane Wood. 8 Port Coffee & Tea, 1727 15th St., Boulder. 303-955-2221. • March 19-April 3 – Over the River and Through the Woods. Times vary. Longmont Theatre Co., 513 Main St., Longmont. 303-772-5200. www.longmonttheatre.org. • Through March 31 – Art Showing by Maya Heneghan. Mixed media collage. Cafe Luna, 800 Coffman St., Longmont. 303-702-9996. • Through April 11 – Honky Tonk: Portraits of Country Music, 1972-1981. Photographs by Henry Horenstein. The photographs presented in this exhibition capture a fascinating, transitional period in country music. It was a time when its stars received little airplay, honky tonks and country music parks were still thriving, and today’s popular bluegrass music festivals were just beginning. Photographer Henry Horenstein captured rising stars like Dolly Parton and Emmylou Harris, and legends like Tex Ritter and Bill Monroe. Longmont Museum and Cultural Center, 400 Quail Road, Longmont. 303-651-8374. www.ci.longmont.co.us/museum. • Through April 25 – Rocky Mountain Elk: A Local History. Exhibit runs through April 25. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 1-5 p.m. Sundays. Estes Park Museum, 200 Fourth St., Estes Park. 970-586-6256. www.estesnet.com/museum. • Through July 3 – Artist-in-Residence II Exhibit. Featuring works from Rocky Mountain National Park’s Artist-In-Residence Program, including literature, paintings, sculptures, photography and music. Free. Estes Park Museum, 200 Fourth St., Estes Park. 970-586-6256. www.estesnet.com/museum.

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EVENTS Continued from 71 racing. April through October. 1 p.m. $50 a year family membership. Union Reservoir, Weld County Road 26, Longmont. 303-652-3617. April 26 • Know Your Nutrition: Part 2 of the Learn More, Know More Series. Presented by Longmont Clinic’s Diabetes Educators. Understand the role of nutrition and basic carbohydrate counting in Insulin Resistance Syndrome, diabetes and weight control. 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Longmont Clinic, East Building, 1925 W. Mountain View Ave., Longmont. 720-494-3165. www.longmontclinic.com. April 27 • Talk Back to the Movies series. Documentaries, old school classics, niche art films and more will be shown in the Talk Back series. A discussion will follow the film. 4:30 p.m. Free. Reel Mountain Theater, 543 Big Thompson Ave., Estes Park. 970-586-6995. www.reelmountain.com. Ongoing April Events • Through April 3 – Over the River and Through the Woods. Times vary. Longmont Theatre Co., 513 Main St., Longmont. 303-772-5200. www.longmonttheatre.org. • Through April 3 – Aida. Elton John and Tim Rice’s musical version of the classic tale. Times vary; call for details. $23-$32. Jesters Dinner Theatre, 224 Main St., Longmont. 303-682-9980. www.jesterstheatre.com. • April 4-May 9 – Godspell. Sundays, 6 p.m. dinner, 7:30 p.m. show. Jesters Dinner Theatre, 224 Main St., Longmont. 303-682-9980. www.jesterstheatre.com. • April 7-Sept. 29 – Haystack’s Wednesday Grill Night. Kick off at Haystack Mountain Golf Course live music, great food and range ball bucket deals. Every Wednesday. Haystack Mountain Golf Course, 5877 Niwot Road, Niwot. 303-530-1480. www.golfhaystack.com. • Through April 11 – Honky Tonk: Portraits of Country Music, 1972-1981. Photographs by Henry Horenstein The photographs presented in this exhibition capture a fascinating, transitional period in country music. It was a time when its stars received little airplay, honky tonks and country music parks were still thriving, and today’s popular bluegrass music festivals were just beginning. Photographer Henry Horenstein captured rising stars like Dolly Parton and Emmylou Harris, and legends like Tex Ritter and Bill Monroe. Longmont Museum and Cultural Center, 400 Quail Road, Longmont. 303-651-8374. www.ci.longmont.co.us/museum. • Through April 25 – Rocky Mountain Elk: A Local History. Exhibit runs through April 25. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 1-5 p.m. Sundays. Estes Park Museum, 200 Fourth St., Estes Park. 970-586-6256. www.estesnet.com/museum. • April 28-May 27 – High School Musical 2. Wednesday-Thursday, 6 p.m. dinner, 7:30 p.m. show. Jesters Dinner Theatre, 224 Main St., Longmont. 303-682-9980. • Through July 3 – Artist-in-Residence II Exhibit. Featuring works from Rocky Mountain National Park’s Artist-In-Residence Program, including literature, paintings, sculptures, photography and music. Free. Estes Park Museum, 200 Fourth St., Estes Park. 970-586-6256. www.estesnet.com/museum. 72

Jill Guzman baits a hook with salmon eggs for her son Isaac, 4, as her daughter Isabelle, 2, watches during the trout fishing clinic and derby for kids at the Longmont Rec Center in 2008. This year’s event is May 8. (Lewis Geyer)

MAY EVENTS May 1 • Longmont Chorale Annual Fundraiser. Silent auction, then 7 p.m. concert From Sea to Shining C. 6 p.m. Radisson Conference Center, 1860 Industrial Circle, Longmont. 303-651-7664. www.longmontchorale.org. May 2 • Naropa University Student Arts Concerts. Whowcases the work of student ensembles as well as highlighting the work of music majors. Participants in the spring 2009 Concert will include the Afropop Ensemble, the Naropa Chorus, Musicianship Students, Composition Students and a few music majors sharing solo and collaborative work. 7 p.m. Free. Naropa University Performing Arts Center, 2130 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder. 303-245-4612. www.naropa.edu. • Sailboat racing. Sunday afternoon recreational level dinghy and multihull racing. April through October. 1 p.m. $50 a year family membership. Union Reservoir, Weld County Road 26, Longmont. 303-652-3617. May 7 • LUH Volunteer Fundraiser. Spring summer flowers. Longmont United Hospital, 1850 Mountain View Ave., Longmont. 303-651-5205. www.luhcares.org. May 8 • 3rd Annual Fishing Derby. Longmont Recreation Services and the Colorado Department of Wildlife invite youth ages 15 and younger to a morning of fishing clinics and fishing fun. Check-in begins at 8:30 a.m. Judging begins at 11 a.m. Adults may assist youth, but are not allowed to fish. 9 a.m. $5 for youth. Longmont Recreational Center Pond, 310 Quail Road, Longmont. 303-774-4800. www.ci.longmont.co.us. • Jesters Children’s Theatre: 101 Dalmatians. Saturdays, 3 p.m. Jesters Dinner Theatre, 224 Main St., Longmont. 303-682-9980. www.jesterstheatre.com. May 9 • Tea Dance. Lesson at 1:30, and then dance to exquisite live ragtime-era music from 2 to 5 p.m. One-step, waltz, tango, blues, fox-trot or just dancing cheek-to-cheek. 1:30-5 p.m. $18, $13 students and CFOOTMAD members. The Avalon Ballroom, 6185 Arapahoe Road, Boulder. 303-449-5962. www.villageartscoalition.org. • Sailboat racing. Sunday afternoon recreational level dinghy and multihull racing. April through October. 1 p.m. $50 a year family membership.

Union Reservoir, Weld County Road 26, Longmont. 303-652-3617. May 14 • Second Friday in Downtown Longmont. Art openings, live entertainment and retailer open houses. 6-9 p.m. Downtown Longmont, Main Street, between Third and Sixth Avenue, Longmont. 303-651-8484. www.downtownlongmont.com. • Beginning Within. An Art Exhibit featuring paintings by Sue Banning & Sophia Dillo with sculpture by Bill Lowrey. Our Member’s Gallery features The Faces of Poverty, photography of Longmont’s homeless population by Jon Clarke and Amy Weinstein. 6-9 p.m. Free. Old Firehouse Art Center, 667 Fourth Ave., Longmont. 303-651-2787. www.firehouseart.org. May 15 • Longmont Symphony Orchestra Pops Concert. Acoustic Ediolon joins the LSO in the season ending Pops Concert. Dessert social prior to the concert. 7:30 p.m. $18. Vance Brand Civic Auditorium, 600 E. Mountain View Ave., Longmont. 303-772-5796. www.longmontsymphony.org. • Ella’s Walk and the Furry Friends Festival. Ella’s Walk in memory of Meredith Hope Emerson. Festival offers diverse merchants, food and entertainment. 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Boulder County Fairgrounds, 9595 Nelson Road, Longmont. 303-772-1232 ext. 235. www.longmonthumane.org. • Strawberry Festival Antique Show. 80 antique deadlines statewide, cafe serving barbecue and strawberry shortcake, art show. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. $4, children under 12 free. Boulder County Fairgrounds, 9595 Nelson Road, Longmont. 303-776-1870. www.stvrainhistoricalsociety.org. • 14th Annual Erie Town Fair. More than 200 craft and food vendors, entertainment, square dance groups, hometown games, Garage Rats car show, balloon festival at Colorado National Golf Club. Downtown Erie, 500 block of Briggs St., Erie. 303-828-3440. eriechamber.org. • Lyons Outdoor Market. Outdoor market featuring a variety of local, national and international art, music and food every Saturday. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Downtown Lyons, 446 Main St., Lyons. 303-444-8078. www.lyonsoutdoormarket.com. May 16 • Sailboat racing. Sunday afternoon recreational level dinghy and multihull racing. April through

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October. 1 p.m. $50 a year family membership. Union Reservoir, Weld County Road 26, Longmont. 303-652-3617. May 18 • LUH Volunteer Fundraiser. Mile High Jewelry Accessories. Longmont United Hospital, 1850 Mountain View Ave., Longmont. 303-651-5205. www.luhcares.org. • May Drop-In Science Explorations. Curious about how to approach science with your kids? Join WOW! in May for family science fun! Drop-in science explorations are informal hands-on science sessions. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Children $7, Adults free. WOW! Children’s Museum, 110 N. Harrison Ave., Lafayette. 303-604-2424. www.wowmuseum.com. May 22 • Niwot Timberline Symphony Orchestra concert. Robert Gardner, Baritone and the Colorado Choral Arts Society join the Niwot Timberline Symphony in Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana, as well as a World Premiere by Gregory T.S. Walker: Uneasy Sits the King, for Chorus, Orchestra. 7:30 p.m. $10-$15. Niwot High School, 8989 E. Niwot Road, Niwot. 970-577-1550. www.timberlinesymphony.org. • Lyons Outdoor Market. Outdoor market featuring a variety of local, national and international art, music and food every Saturday. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Downtown Lyons, 446 Main St., Lyons. 303-444-8078. www.lyonsoutdoormarket.com . May 23 • Sailboat racing. Sunday afternoon recreational level dinghy and multihull racing. April through October. 1 p.m. $50 a year family membership.

People and their pets have a great time at the Furry Friends Festival, now known as Ella’s Walk, sponsored by the Longmont Humane Society. This year’s event is May 15. (Courtesy LHS)

Union Reservoir, Weld County Road 26, Longmont. 303-652-3617. May 24 • Know Your Healthy Steps: Part 3 of the Learn More, Know More Series. Presented by Longmont Clinic’s Diabetes Educators. Understand the role of exercise in maintaining and improving overall health. Learn how increasing the level of exercise over time can improve blood glucose, blood

pressure, cholesterol and weight control. 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Longmont Clinic, East Building, 1925 W. Mountain View Ave., Longmont. 720-494-3165. www.longmontclinic.com. May 26-27 • American Heart Association Heart Saver First Aid class. 6-10 p.m. $35 per class. Longmont Fire Department, Station 5, 617 Barberry Drive, Longmont. 303-651-8535. www.ci.longmont.co.us/fire/education/cpr—class .htm. May 29 • Lyons Outdoor Market. Outdoor market featuring a variety of local, national and international art, music and food every Saturday. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Downtown Lyons, 446 Main St., Lyons. 303-444-8078. www.lyonsoutdoormarket.com. May 30 • Sailboat racing. Sunday afternoon recreational level dinghy and multihull racing. April through October. 1 p.m. $50 a year family membership. Union Reservoir, Weld County Road 26, Longmont. 303-652-3617. Ongoing May Events • Through May 27 – High School Musical 2. Wednesday-Thursday, 6 p.m. dinner, 7:30 p.m. show. Jesters Dinner Theatre, 224 Main St., Longmont. 303-682-9980. • Through July 3 – Artist-in-Residence II Exhibit. Featuring works from Rocky Mountain National Park’s Artist-In-Residence Program, including literature, paintings, sculptures, photography and Continued on 75

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