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A magnificent Estes Park Alpine mountain view serves as the perfect background for fall fashion classics. Soft, feather corduroy , elasti c bac k red skirt,$69, novelty Scottish motif black sweater ve st , $99 , by Eagles Eye , and this season 's important wh ite plaid trimmed shirt, $43, by Northern Isles.

Sporty tartan detachable stirrup pants , $69 , team up with red mock turtle , $15, and shetland wool cardigan embellished with scenic appiques, and crocheted flowers, $129, by Eagles Eye.

Whimsical country school look from Sharon Young featu res rayon challis soft pleat skirt, $88, white shirt with green trim and button covers, $96, and charming school motif vest, $122.

Fash ions courtesy of The Blossom, Estes Park.

On location at a breathtaking Windcliff home in Estes Park , Colorado.

Fashion photography by John Forgach.

Rustic elegance . . . 32

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F E A T U R E S

12 TEDDY BEARS AND TAXES: OFFICING AT HOME Working at home is the latest trend . Local business people tell how they make their home office work for them.

36 FALL FASHION- FASHION FLAIR FOR FALL

60 SPECIAL SECTION - PROFESSIONAL WOMEN • Well-Established Professional Women Take Charge Hints on what it takes to be successful from well-known professional women . • Health Issues Affecting Working Women Staying healthy as a working woman.

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20 FOCUS ON FITNESS- BIKING FOR FITNESS

24 MONEY MATTERS- TO LEASE OR NOT TO LEASE A CAR, THAT IS THE QUESTION

32 LIVING IN STYLE- RUSTIC ELEGANCE Spotlight on two very unique and tastefully appointed homes.

53 DESIGNER SPOTLIGHT- EAGLE'S EYE

60 DINING OUT- THE GAZEBO Delicious dining in the charm of an Estes Park setting .

52 ARTSTYLE The visual medium takes center stage this fall.

58 ABOUT TOWN The Marrow Foundation Equestrian Classic,Tri-High Invitational, Bethphage Golf Tournament, Junior League Terrace & Garden Tour, Breakfast At Wimbledon, Fabric Of Legacies Quilt Show & Auction, Long's Peak Celebrity Golf Tournament

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PUBLISHER AND EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Lydia Dody

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CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Sandra Cowan Donna Lock

Lydia Dody Steven Olson Mary Herrick Linda Roesener

Carol Ann Hixon Ashley Ryan Libby James Carey Stevanus Gary Kimsey Judy Varco

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ART DIRECTOR Kari Armstrong

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STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER John Forgach

FASHIONS, SHOES AND ACCESSORIES Annie's Country Store, Loveland

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HAIR DESIGN AND MAKE-UP DESIGN Headlines of the Rockies:

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Lydia 's Style Magazine is a seasonal publication direct­mailed and delivered to homes and businesses in Colorado and Wyoming four limes a year. Additionally, one annual issue, Fort Collins Style, focuses on business, leisure, and lifestyle. Subscriptions to five (5) issues for out of lown read­ers are available for $12.00. Copies are also delivered to med­ical facilities, clubs, banks, professional and cily offices. Publication schedule: Spring - March Fall - August Business Annual- May Holiday- November Summer -June For ad rates, subscription information, changes of address, or correspondence, contact: Lydia 's Style Magazine, Inc.

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© 1993 Lydia 's Style Magaz ine. All Rights reserved. Reproduction without permission from Lydia's Style or its pub­lisher is prohibited. Lydia 's Style Magazine is not responsible for unsolicited material. All manuscripts, artwork, and photog­raphy must be accompanied by a stamped, self-addressed envelope. The views and opinions of any contributing writers are not necessarily those of Lydia's Style Magazine, Inc.

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MEET THE MODELS B.J. Hanson. Co-owner of The Original Beanblossoms Ltd ., she also markets Discrene Breast Prosthesis. Wife of Garry and mother of Erik Lee, 28 and Lisa Lee, 26. In her spare time she enjoys spinning, drying wildflowers, snowshoeing, and skiing. "I had so much fun and it was great working with such great people. I think Estes Park was wel l represented by the models - very nice, neat people. This experience brought out the "ham" in me and I'd love to do it again."

Helene Ault. Co-owner and manager of The Original Beanblossoms Ltd., wife of Bob and mother to Mark, 30 and Kirk 28. She enjoys reading and walking. "It is always a pleasure to work with Lydia and Diane. There is so much time and T.L.C. that goes into the fashion shoot. It has been interesting to see the entire procedure. Usually I send the clothes out and several days later they come back. Now I know what happens to them in-between. I enjoyed the whole experience."

Sarah Belleau. Vice-president of Beanie Apparel Ltd. , Sarah is an early chi ldhood special education teacher at Putnam Elementary School and occupational ther­apist. Married to Jerry and mother of Nick, 11 and Elizabeth, 7, she enjoys time with family and friends, and rollerblading, read­ing and antiquing. "The team of profes­sionals, helped to make this a delightfully fun experience. Beautiful scenery added an extra flair! Terrific fun!"

Anne Beanblossom Foltz. President of The Beanie Apparel Ltd. and owner of The Beanie and The Blossom. Anne is married to Ross and mother of Craig, 39, Mary, 37, Sarah, 36, Louise, 32, and Amy, 26. Her interests include the joy of living in Estes Park and the Rocky Mountain National Park, antiques, reading , Christian fel­lowship and music. "Diane and Lydia are wonderful to work with -completely pro­fessional. Mary and Richard, the make-up and hair styling artists were so creative. I felt like a pampered woman. Everyone was absolutely wonderful and I had the spe­cial joy of modeling with my two daughters, Sarah and Amy."

Amy Stevens. Fashion merchandiser married to John and mother of Tyler, 2. Her interests are family and friends, skiing, shopping, traveling and women's fashions. "The staff from Lydia's was extremely pleasant to work with. The scenery was breathtaking. Family closeness is important to me, therefore having the pleasure of modeling with my mother and sister was an occasion to be long remembered."

Debbie Holgorsen. Co-owner Stage Western Family Clothing. Wife of Paul and mother to Jessica, 9, and Patricia, 8. Her interests include music, reading , church activities and family time. "I enjoyed this experience very much. Everyone was very helpful and professional , yet lots of fun ."

Kathryn Sjulin Lonowski. Lawyer at Sommermeyer,

Wick, Dow and Campbell. Kathy is married to Wayne and mother of Sarah Land, 4 and David Paul , 15 months. She is a community volunteer, and enjoys traveling , read ing, gardening and especially family time. "What a unique experience. I loved the attention to detail and the energy level of the professionals on the shoot was amazing. Lydia and her team are a class act. The clothes were a treat and I enjoyed meeting the retai lers."

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Maureen Malmgren. Retired fashion director and wife of Robert. Mother of 2 children and 4 grandchildren. Her hobbies include travel, fashion, international cooking, dancing, fitness and French studies. "Great fun -great people. Very well organized. I always love working in my field of fashion and enjoy having time in retirement to do it as a hobby. Lydia and the people from Style really looked after us - a fun day I"

Terry McNeal. Public Relations Director at Markley Mo­tors. Married to Chuck and mother of Phill ip, 10 and Anna, 8. She enjoys sailing , tennis and volunteering. "What a treat! I feel like I won the washer-dryer combo on Queen For A Day. I would encourage anyone who has the opportunity to take advantage of it. It's hard to believe so much hard work goes into a publication that's such a pleasure to read. "

Lee Pruskauer. Owner of Select Furs and Leather Connections Inc. in Estes Park with her husband Steve. "Having done a catalog of our own for several years, I am well aware of the effort involved in produc­ing a great finished product. Lydia and Diane made us "non-professionals" feel very photogenic , and the results are always professional. The whole day was

comfortable and it was great working with such congenial people."

Brad Dement. Estes Park real estate broker whose interests include antique cars, ultralight aircraft and antiques. "I truly enjoyed the chance to share a small part of our Estes Park mountain setting with our Ft. Collins neighbors. Seeing our Estes Park friends looking and feeling their best is always a treat. "

Carol Cunningham. Married to Don and mother of Craig, Cathy and Donna. Carol is a sculpture artist. Her hobbies include riding, gardening and cooking. "This was a lot of fun. Nice people to work with. Very kind and patient. I liked the people best. Everything was very well done."

Katie Webermeier. Buyer/manager appar­el department, at the Village Store, Katie is wife of Scott and mother of Laura Kate, 10, John, 8, Whitney, 5, and Peter, 2. She enjoys spending good quality time with her family. "I loved having someone else do my hair and make-up for me in painstaking fashion. My regiment at home is about ten minutes. I was flattered to be a part of the shoot. I have a greater appreciation for what Lydia and her staff go through to put the magazine together. It was a fun, memorable experience. Thank you for including me."

Leonean Harrison. Married to William and mother to Diane, 35 she is a housewife. Her hobbies include antiques, decorating and hiking. "Such fun. Meeting the people and enjoying the beautiful setting. I enjoyed it very much."

Lanier Whilden. Married to Wade and mother of Wade Jr. , 25 and Elizabeth, 23. Lanier serves on the board of the Houston Eye Associates Foundation and Houston Public Television. She also enjoys skiing, rock climbing , hiking and rollerblading. "Modeling with this group was a great experience. We had such fun together. Some of us stayed around al l day even

though we were through because we hated to miss the fun. The Style staff was great and very professional. They were observent of the smallest detail. Thanks a million ."

David G. Taylor. President and CEO of the First National Bank of Estes Park. Husband of Cheryl and father of Leigh , 16 and Laura, 10. He enjoys family after­noons in Rocky Mountain National Park. "After regreting then agreeing to partici­pate, I must admit this was a fun change of pace from my usual days in the office. We had a beautiful location, a beautiful day, and lots of beautiful people and clothes. Lydia and her crew are great."

Linda Rappel. Mother of "three incredible kids," Serena, 19, Beau, 17, and Jed, 14. Linda is the Marketing and Retail Manager at Windcliff. Her interests are her ch il­dren, family and friends, the outdoors, and sharing a love for the area. "Watching the individuals in Lydia's crew blend their talents to create and recreate each photo shoot until it reached perfection was comparable to watching a great artist paint a masterpiece again and again. Their attention to detail, team work, sense of humor and expertise in their field made the day exceptional."

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LETTERS A NOTE OF THANKS

This is just a note to thank you for your magazine publication. I enjoy each issue I receive and appreci­ate being on the mailing list.

I am Art Director for Sky-Way Publications and also Art Director for Short Stuff Magazine (monthly magazine for adults in northern Colorado.) I espe­cially think you do a great job with your ad layout and composition. I also like the way most of the ads have photographs of the owners or the employees. It is nice to know what the business people look like that you may be dealing with.

You have a quality magazine and also a quality staff. Keep up the good work. Sincerely, Elaine Smith Widner

OUR EDITING GOOF I would like to thank you for having some of our

staff from the Total/mage participate in the Style Magazine. Your abilities and knowledge are expressed in your excellent accomplishments.

In the recent article on "Healthy Body-Beautiful Body at 40!", I was interviewed for the article on hair. I was pleased to be asked Kay Rios talked to me, but there was no mention as to who I was or what I do in my position as manager and stylist at The Tota l Image. I feel this information should have been included to make my remarks more credible. I'm sure as a professional you can appreciate this.

I deeply appreciate the article mentioning the ser­vices in the salon. It assists me in building a profes­sional salon for the clients of The Total/mage. In Deep Appreciation, Nicky Bottoms

Editor's Note: Our apologies to Nicky Bottoms. The sentence list· ing her fu ll name and title was inadvertently cut from the article.

COVERAGE OF EVENTS ... This transmittal gives me an opportunity to thank

you for a tremendous magazine. /love reading it and enjoy learning more about the people of Ft. Collins and the northern Colorado area, which you feature so beautifully. Your magazine helps promote a feeling of community by focusing on people, events, and ideas.

Thank you for a great publication and for your spe­cial efforts to include events. We very much appreci­ate your including the 1870 Club Annual Dinner in your "recap" section on events. I always look forward to receiving the issues that you so generously send to me. Thank you for all. Sincerely, Crissie Snow Managing Director, University Events Colorado State University

ADVERTISING IN STYLE WORKS! We would like to take this opportunity to let you

know that we have received a direct sale from our advertising with your magazine.

We at Jim Nelson Construction are very excited about this and want to share our good news with you. As any business knows, it's very hard to track the return on the advertising dollar, and when a firm can directly credit a source of a sale it's a benefit for all of us.

Our representative, Vicki Albertson, has always been conscientious about contacting us and giving us good service, we are very grateful for this and would like to thank her.

Thanks for a job well done and we look forward to a continued relationship with Style Magazine. Sincerely, Judith Nelson Jim Nelson Construction

Lydia's Style Magazine

PUBLISHER'S LETTER

twas truly a pleasure working on our fall '93 issue; not only are we including more peo­ple and articles, but it is our largest issue ever! A big thank you to everyone involved! Our fall issue has always focused on the

working woman , her areas of interest, her issues, and provides opportunities to network and promote herself. We especially enjoyed interviewing some of Fort Collins' seasoned professionals, women who have stood the test of time, met the challenges, and can relate their experiences with a touch of humor. Libby James, one of our favorite writers wrote this sensitive and entertaining article. An important issue affecting working women is health. With so many roles, demands, and expectations on today's women , time has become an extreme­ly precious commodity. As a result , some­times, women put their own healthkeeping on the back burner. Mary Herrick's article on Health Issues offers an overview and re­minder for today's busy woman.

This fall issue's fashion was particularly fun to photograph -shot in both Estes Park and Fort Collins. We couldn 't have had a more beautiful location than Lanier and Wade Whilden's home at Windcliff in Estes Park! The home is smashing yet cozy, the views are simply breathtaking, and the hospitality from the Windcliff folks was exceptional. Thank you Lanier, Brad, and Linda. You made the day of photography a day to remember! I'm planning to spend a weekend in one of their homes soon. Be sure to read all about this elegant home in our Living in Style feature. Thanks also to all of our fine Estes merchants for their help in fittings and for being such lovely and gracious models! We hope you enjoyed both the experience and getting away from your busy stores for a few hours.

Our fashion photography in Fort Collins was done in one of my favorite places, One West, where the John Giarrizzo exhibition served as our fabulous backdrop. What an exceptional exhibition that was! Hope you got a chance to see his work. Thank you to Wes Pouliot, the new executive director, for being so very gra­cious and accommodating. Our models in Fort Collins, all busy career women, juggled their schedules to be available. We thank you and appreciate your flexibility.

Many men and women today are looking at the possibility of officing at home. Read Gary Kimsey's article on just how several local busi­ness and professional people make that ar­rangement work well for them. His story is not only informative, but a real delight to read!

Again, we have enjoyed bringing this issue to you and hope you are informed, entertained, ~nd · pass the issue to a friend. J, (]..__

Wishing you an {IV--abundant fall,

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elcome to what it 's like running your own busi­ness at home:

A summer's mid-after­noon . I'm in a three-room cabin built by my grand­

parents in the 1920s located next to our house in the Poudre Canyon. We've converted it into office space.

Swallows have built a nest in the eaves outside my window, and the baby birds are peeping. Suddenly one of the parent birds begins an angry call and is flap­ping wildly near the wall right below the nest. Pretty unusual behavior, I think, as I stop writing this story to wander outside to see what all the hubbub is about.

There, slithering up the wall, is a big, ugly bull snake. A giant one, trying to get a snack: the baby birds. The parent bird is attempt­ing to scare it off, unsuccessfully.

I'd rather have my fingernails pulled out slowly, painfully, than deal with snakes, even non-poi­sonous ones. They are so, so ... so slithery . And just how do they climb walls like that?

I frantically search around until I find a long, long stick, and I start to whack the snake down.

The phone rings inside . I race around to the back door. Can't miss a phone call. Might be someone wanting to hire a writer.

I'm right . It's the editor of a corpo­rate newsletter for which I freelance . She quickly says she has a plum assignment.

"What's that noise?" she sks about the standoff at the scree~do~

TEDDY BEARS

AND

TAXES: OFFICING

AT HOME

By Gary Kimsey

People who work for an employer, but do the work at home one or more days a week. These are called telecom­muters. Currently, 3 to 6 million people

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Let's return to the #1 's. and a whimsical collection of antique ing television in her living room at night I mentioned they are "brave folks ." toys . Nearby are bits and pieces of without feeling like she should work on

That's the truth . They're the ones who bears, stuffing, mohair cloth, and a bear. have forsaken conventionality and, like sewing paraphenalia. "I 'm the toughest boss I ever worked the pioneers of the old, struck out on Diane is among the top ten collector for," Diane laments. "I work fourteen their own to make their fortunes. Some bear artists in the world. You can't buy hours a day seven days a week." succeed; many don't. Most love having her bears off the shelf; you have to go • Seize Oflf2-CHtu~s. Diane , for a home-based business; others end up directly through her or a collector's instar.~ee; c0 taets .... ~e~l collector mag-hating it. shop. Surprisingly to the non-collector, _ az12 . $0, 0 a7f ;if she can write articles

Here's a look at six local home-busi- the industry ranks among the top eo - -1//:;f.B'r/ tKE?m ~~ orm of f ee advertising ness owners and a certified public lecting hobbies in the world, but~ ) e " 1 :1f or) ye b t:J s iness- and she never accountant who works with many any industry , is impacted by fl fw?-· 1 ;t !liif;mrs g®w chanc~ to speak to home businesses . They offer their feel- tions in the economy. The recemt r-e- ']f0mps o I?J.r.esent a sli e show. ings, pro and con, about what they are cession affected Diane's sales, otJt · i" Alway:s;;. · · i e "thanr you " notes to doing and provide advice for people now the boom is on again. -: clients1<Irfd)?e~p in COIJI1munication with thinking about switching to a home She started her business when 1\i~ would(.b&::-e1lents. Ybu never know, business. daughter, Jennifer, then 12, wanted a Diane sa:'/,' hen s meone will buy Teddy Bears With Heart teddy bear. Diane priced qualit~ bear,s' your pr~uG 1 again or for the first

Diane Gard gets to keep up on her and came to a conclusion that bsuaiiY, time - 0 IDU ne1cl 0 treat everyone favorite soap operas or enjoy listening wanders through the minds of ost wit~sp et:J 1~ to books on tape while making collec- people who start thei r own businesses: • B~ §JO ~Jj: ~te9 es ta7e!!fihed clients. table teddy bears- about 300 to 400 a "I can do better than that. " _SG · t i -;?.;es, out c§ ne blue, Diane year that she sells for $200 to $1,500 a Diane is a woman with oceans of ~ aAf'ee bea~ o a cl ient who has piece. confidence. After making only two ·maae, severa~hases. This is good

That sounds like a bundle of money, bears, she jumped full-time into the pub ic r.el t1ons and encourages the but, of course, not all of it is profit. She business - a bold move considering client t0 look to Diane when it's time for has to buy materials and pay for such she was divorced and the provider for anCDtller purchase.

A xg..e ses s Lo §-dis an e phone calls two young children . ~S ept Away At Windswept Farm ~na maili fiQS'to collecto r-s a~ s ecialty~ be knew nothing about rr:tarke:ttng~~ A swallo:rv swoops into t~e large, airy

shops where her bears, called "A Bear B_.ut sh lea r- ec:L,..S ~as~fr-ai'd'Yo barn at Windswept Farm 1n northeast with a Heart, " are sold around the speaR in puiJl ic, sfi e forced herself Fort Collins. The bird lands on a rafter world. That's something she never ex- to change, and is now the keynote and chirps loudly. But we can barely pected when she started her business speaker at numerous collector conven- hear it due to the air-blowers gushing a decade ago - how much supplies tions each year. air into the flower drying room at the far and accessory expenses would cost. "If you believe in yourself and want side of the barn .

Diane started with no savings or ex- to do something badly enough , you 'll Sally Nelson is giving us a tour of her

tra money. Although is was a struggle for the first few years, with tenacity and hard work, she has made it into a thriv­ing business.

Right now, during our interview, she is sewing on a bear head as we sit in her living room in her comfortable home on West Oak. This is a small house, so she does her work in the liv­ing room, su rrounded by teddy bears

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find a way, even if you home business . The business really is have to force yourself on the homestead she and husband to change," she says . Wendell settled in 1976. There are 35

There's a quote by acres. All but two are devoted to grow-Teddy Roosevelt, for ing pinto beans . The remaining two whom teddy bears are have the barn and beds of flowers and named , by which she herbs, and a gift shop adjoining their really tries to live : large log home. "Whenever you are This is the type of home business that asked if you can do a many others would like . There is , it job, tell 'em 'Certainly I seems, a grand feeling of spirituality in can!' The get busy and this business. You grow your own flow-find out how to do it. " ers and herbs, dozens of varieties. You

That 's one gem of pick and dry them yourself. You bundle wisdom gained from them. You hang them to sell in your her experience. Others: shop, along with sunbonnets , scented • Don 't let your lack of oils, gardening books, honey (from bees knowledge stop you . that Wendell keeps) , and other gifts that Diane was a bookkeep- originate from the natural world. er for a local audio- This is a business for an Earth video store before she Mother- you know the type, a person leapt into the bear busi- who likes to work in the soil , loves to ness. She knew noth- grow things, speaks kindly and sweetly

ing about making bears. She learned to people, and has the greatest respect by reading and experimentation. for Nature. • Stick with it, even if you drive yourself That, in a nutshell, is Sally Nelson. too hard. You're likely to work harder She has short, graying hair , three for yourself than you ever did for an grown children and a casual self-con-employer. Home-business people fidence that shows she's a woman at refuse to let up on work, or take vaca- ease with herself and the world. tions, because they know no income Sally started the business after her rolls in unless they keep busy. Diane children moved away from home and has difficulty even relaxing and watch- there was no longer need to keep the

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sheep, horses and goats they always wanted to raise . She and Wendell transformed part of the barn into drying and work areas; another part into a workshop where Wendell processes honey from his bees; and recently con­structed the gift shop. The interior, with dried flowers and herbs hanging about, smells sweet and earthy. Classical music drifts lazily about the shop.

When Sally announced she wanted to start the business, the ever-practi­cal, organized Wendell, director of CSU 's Veterinary Teaching Hospital , asked , "Where's your 1 0-year plan , dear?" --Ten-year plan for what?

Wendell, of course, meant business plan , but , as far as Sally was con­cerned , he might as well have been speaking a foreign language. She knew nothing about the trappings of business: profit/loss statements, order­ing inventory or paying social security.

And so came the first lesson that Sally has to offer from experience. • Learn about business. She did this by attending a small-business seminar given by the county extension service. She asked a lot of questions. "Wendell thought I should hire an accountant, but I didn't even understand enough about business to tell an accountant what I wanted to do," Sally recal ls. But she learned, struggled with accounting matters for a while, and finally hired a CPA, an expense she finds worthwhile. • Be prepared to be surprised at the costs of items you have to buy to stock your business . "Everything costs much , much more than you might think," Sally says. "Now I understand why businesses mark up their prices a hundred percent." • Know your market. "You need to key in on what people are looking for," she says. To make that discovery, you

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have to spend a lot of time talking to your customers. Fertilize Your Business

Carol Williams started her business for the simple reason she was tired of working for the other guy. In her case, "the other guy" was retailers for whom she had worked for years.

"Some companies have all sorts of

stupid ideas that you know will never work out. I thought I could run a com­pany my way and do it right," she says.

So in 1989 she and husband Dou­glas began a small landscaping busi­ness . "Landscaping ," she notes, "is another name for lawnmowing and trimming." A year later they bought a company called Organic Lawn Care , whose specialty is to fertilize lawns with organic rather than chemical fertil ­izers most often used today. After operating the two businesses together fo r a while, they sold the landscaping business and kept Organic Lawn Care.

Carol looks back on the last four years with a bit of humor and wisdom born of trial and, unfortunately, some errors. She says she and Douglas were fortunate because he remained with his job of 16 years in the Col­oradoan print shop. "That's been our bread and butter," Carol says.

Theirs is an excellent lesson for any­one embarking on a home venture. Keep a spouse at work at a regular job until your home business is secu re enough to support both of you . In other words, don't both of you jump into the business unless you have a good nest

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egg and a barrel of confidence . Re­member this rule of thumb: Most new businesses take three to five years be­fore they even break even. • Hire the best employees possible and don't be surprised if it doesn't work out with them. Carol found this out the hard way. She is the office manager - the one who takes care of publicity, contact­ing potential clients and managing the day-to-day operation - so she has had to hire employees to actually do the work. One summer, when she still oper­ated the landscaping business , she went through 13 employees because they found the work too strenuous. • Find out the problems of your cus­tomers and solve them. Carol has dis­covered what many of us have sus­pected for years : There are a lot of people from the West Coast, particu­larly California, relocating here. That's good news for her fertilizing business because they are used to beautiful lawns but they are unfamiliar with what it takes to grow those lawns here. • Be cautious about how you spend your advertising dollars. Reaching the right people through advertising is a tricky combination of art and science - and it ' s something that can be expensive, as Carol discovered. In one of her early years, for example , she spent several thousand dollars in advertising in the mass media -newspapers, radio and other outlets that reach a broad spectrum of people - and the return wasn 't worth the investment.

So now she relies on word of mouth and targeting potential clients with per­sonalized lette rs. This type of ad­vertising is cheaper, more personalized (which customers tend to like) and, for Carol , the results are better. On the downside, however , more work is required to acquire and maintain mail­ing lists. • Finally , Carol recommends take a lesson from Harry Truman: The buck stops here­with the owner, that is.

"Most people like the fact that, if they're not satisfied with your product , they can directly express their feelings to you because you're the one who has been dealing one-on-one with them ," Carol says . "The buck really does stop here." The Environment And The Architect

Architect John Dengler leaves home every work-day morning , takes 35 steps, climbs a few stairs, and is in his office above his two-car garage.

John used to have an office for his firm , John Dengle r & Associates, but he realized sev-

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eral yea rs ago that economic times were too volatile. One big way to trim costs was to cut overhead by estab­lishing his office in his home by remod­eling the upper story of his garage.

He also had another reason - one that is becoming more valid day by day. By having his office at home, he doesn 't have to commute the dozen miles to work, a benefit that saves him time and gasoline expenses and, more importantly , helps the environment. "That's part of the reason why some people want to work at home - all those trips to the office , they just don't happen now," he expl(!ins.

According to the U.S. Department of Transportation : The average American commuter drives 4,000 miles to work each year, burning 190 gallons of gaso­line. In total , 11 million tires are worn out; 23 billion gallons of gas are burned; 219 tons of the greenhouse gas C02 are emitted, as are 1 million tons of nitrogen oxide and 1.4 millon tons of non-methane hydrocarbons , including carcinogenic benzene. The most visible impact, though, is the smog seen wherever commuters thrive.

Look, in comparison , at what could be saved if 50 percent of car com­muters spent one day a week working at home: the annual gas savings would be 2.3 billion gallons; wear and tear on streets and autos would be reduced by 45 billion miles; and 765 traffic fatalities would likely not occur. Plus - and this is a BIG PLUS - millions of hours of commuting time could be reallocated into work time.

"There's another benefit , too ," John adds. "When it snows, I don't have the hassle of having to get the car out."

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the looks of a professional setting . Windows are set up high to get natural light and so he (and clients) couldn 't look out at his family's backyard and see his children playing . He added sound insulation to keep out noise and built a conference area and work sta­tions for two employees.

"I was concerned that clients might think I was taking a step backward by relocating at home," he recalls. "So I tried to make my office look as pro­fessional as possible. I didn 't want clients to feel like they were coming to my house."

Some clients realize the move to a home office benefits them as well as John. Without having to pay for the overhead of an outside office , John keeps his fees reasonable. "My clients see that this makes good business sense, and all of them have comment­ed positively about the change." • Take time to enjoy your family if you work at home. Since your work envi ­ronment is only a few steps away, it's easy for you to slip in a few extra min­utes of work here and there- at night, for example - if you spend time with your family during the day. This helps you avoid feelings of guilt.

"When I had an office downtown , I really had to suck it up to go back in the evening," John points out. "It was much easier to rationalize that I'll stay home tonight.

"By working at home, I can take breaks and see my family," John says. "My home office has become a nice balance between work and family, and I think clients appreciate it because they know it's now easy for me to go back to the office at night and get in some good quality design time." Stay Focused, Be Serious

Using her remodeled basement as her studio, Karen Evans started her design firm, Evans Interior Design, as a way to work at home 13 years ago so she could spend more time with her young daugh­ter. Kelly, the daughter, graduated from high school this spring, but Karen, who had always previously worked in regular offices, has no intention of moving her business away from home.

"I like the quiet here," she explains. "Most of my work is done by appoint­ment and my presentations are done in the client's home, so I don 't have a need for a store front.

"I started working at home because I was having a hard time being a good mom while still working in a regular of­fice. I wanted to be home at the end of the day. One thing led to another and I started working at home.

"When I needed to be at school func­tions for my daughter, I would turn on my answering machine and go. "

Karen faces the same difficulties that

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any home-business owner encounters, but she sometimes exacerbates them by becoming involved in civic affairs that take time away from her work day. This year, for instance, she was chair of the Junior League's Garden Tour, a post that required 10 to 20 hours of her time weekly.

As a result, she fell behind in her in­terior design work and now is playing catch-up by working long days that slip into long nights.

She offers four pieces of advice for home-business owners: • Stay focused. That means ap­proaching your home business as if you have a regular out-of-the-home job that you have to be at every work day. In other words, get to work at an early morning hour, work steadily throughout the day, and finish late in the after­noon.

"You can't take time off to do laundry or clean the house," she says . "You just can 't do it. You have to train your­self that, even though you 're at home, you 're really at work. It's a mind-thing that you have to get over. That's the hardest part." • Make sure you give the impression that your home business is a serious endeavor. "Sometimes people think that you 're not really dedicated to your business if you work out of the home," Karen points out. "You have to make them understand that this is a career choice you made and the reasons behind it . A home business doesn't mean you're not dedicated to your job; it means you chose to work some­where besides a regular office."

Karen overcomes client apprehen­sion in several ways. One is by main­taining a classy office. Her well appointed basement studio looks far from being a "basement."

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Another way is by listing her busi­ness in the phone book's yellow pages and advertising in respected publica­tions. She also relies on straight talk. "I let people know this is my career, my vocation , not a toy, and that I love doing my work and I view it as my busi­ness," she says. • Take time off. This is advice that many home-business owners refuse to follow. But it's a necessary ingredient for remaining refreshed and enthused about your job.

p.m ., and take weekends off and go on vacations." • Keep your knowledge current. Many regular employers offer workers incen­tives for enrolling in continuing educa­tion courses or attending conferences to stay abreast of developments in their fields . The reason is simple. Consider this important business axiom: If you can't remain at the cutting edge of your field, you'll lose out to your competitor.

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owners operate on a shoe­string budget. Karen, though, advises you to make room in your budget for continuing education. Karen received her business training at CSU and Arapahoe Community Col­lege, but she has kept up on interior design changes by taking additional courses.

It's not unusual for a home-business owner to sometimes feel overwhelmed by being home-bound, and that can reflect poorly on your job and the way you deal with clients.

"The biggest drawback with a home business is that you're never closed," Karen says. "It doesn't matter if it's 1 0 at night or Sunday - your business is always there, in the next room or in the basement. You have to train your­self to close the business at 5 or 6

"You have to keep up with your field to remain successful, " she says. The Skill At Skillman's

It's hard to know for sure, but Tom and Betty Ann Skillman probably run one of the oldest and most continually operating home businesses in Fort Collins. They sta rted Skillman Photography in 1968 in their home on East Elizabeth, just west of Lemay.

The studio was in the living room; the office, in an upstairs bedroom .

Then it grew into a full-t ime business. But expansion didn't mean moving

the business off the homestead. There were two small rental houses on the 0.8 acres , so the Skillmans trans­formed them into business facilities so their home would actually be a home and not a modified studio.

The business has grown so much that it now supports more than just Tom and Betty. Betty still does the bookkeeping and other business mat­ters and Tom takes photographs, but their grown son works there , as does an associate photographer.

When you enter the former rental home that is now their office, you al­most feel like you're walking into some­one's living room, with its comfortable couch and roll-top desk. The giveaway that this is a waiting room, indeed, is the crowded display of framed pho­tographs of Skillman clients that deco­rate tables and walls.

This provides a pleasant, trusting at­mosphere, as do the outside grounds that often are used as settings.

When the Skillmans moved onto their acreage, a large portion of it al­ready was landscaped with trees and other vegetation . They've taken ad­vantage of the landscaping, and done some of their own, so they have beauti­ful backgrounds for outdoor portraits, a favorite of their clients.

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Unique characteristics like the waiting room and the outdoor setting can draw business, Tom knows . "People really have a favorable reaction when they come here. They find our place to be homey, very comfortable and low-key. They can't believe there are grounds like this, with big, old trees, in the middle of town. It's a different world."

Drawbacks to having their business there - instead of in a store in a mall or downtown - did exist in the early years, Tom remembers. "Our busi­ness probably would have grown a lot faster in its first 10 years if we had been in a loca­tion where more people went by. But people got to know where we are, so now our loca­tion doesn't matter."

Tom is a great believer in crafting your effort to gain clients in such a way that it matches your business. The Skillman advertising budget doesn't go as much into the common media - radio, news­papers and other print materi­als - as it does into special­ized displays in malls.

The displays feature Skillman prod­ucts - portraits of youngsters, teenagers and families - and they typ­ically gain more attention than a news­paper ad might, Tom believes. And the displays definitely show more variety of his work.

Tom offer two tips to help home-busi­ness owners: • Pay attention to the cycles of your business; that way, you can plan bet­ter. Tom has learned his busy season occurs in the fall, so he is able to cross off his calendar during that period -then it is work and more work, with little time left for fun .

Beyond that , though, he has found that families, on the average, have por­traits taken every five years. What this means, simply put, is that Skillman can't count on frequent repeat busi­ness. So new clients have to be con­tinually cultivated. • Diversify your products, if possible. Portraits are the Skillman proverbial bread and butter, but within that genre Tom shoots senior, family, group, chil­dren's, executive, anniversary, love, and underclass portraits - as well as pet portraits .

Skillman also shoots black-and-white portraits upon request - something that few other photographers do in this age of color popularity - and does wedding candids, plus providing wed­ding accessories.

The company also does copy and

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restoration of old photographs, public­ity photos, photographic business cards and passport photos.

'The idea is that some of these little­ticket items eventually may lead to the customers buying one of our larger­ticket items," Tom explains. Ledger Lessons

Here's some advice most home­business owners avoid following as long as possible because they don 't want to spend a few bucks. Hire a pro­fessional to do your bookwork.

Bookkeeping seems pretty easy. Just look at it. You spend mone)l in

~:~~nt~ ~~~~~;~~~~~ ~~o~~~g"',~w· . money for selling your pro~u~ty.; lile terence between the two 1 . ,_yo -· IJ) and loss. ·

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lancer with a ful rB , '"""· "1" '"''-' m I!L 1ll ously owned bus1n sses, but t e ue0 -keeping was always done by an accountant. But I figured I knew what was what, so I plunged into the book­keeping of freelancing like a boulder tossed into a pond. Luckily, I wasn't dumb enough not to know some things, but I knew too little, and the real problem was that I didn't know I knew too little.

So for the 1992 tax year I went CPA­searching . I finally found one, Bob Mantle, who took time asking in-depth questions about my freelancing busi­ness and exploring certain legal deduc-

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tions that I could use, many of which I had never considered.

Bob specializes in small businesses C') and, if you consider what Sally Nelson g; said above as a requirement for suc-

.'5 ~~~~~~u~~~:'sss h~~!~~e~.0~~ r~:~~e~ ~ o ton of money to spend on bookkeep-8 ing, that most are unfamiliar with tax ~ laws, and that they want the best legal '8 returns possible. a: A home-business owner needs to (/)

"' take the time to shop around for the ~ professional bookkeeper or accountant g> who feels right for them. Then he must ~ truly use them. In my case, I was look­-~ ing for someone just to do my taxes, but a; I was fortunate to find an expert who ~ helped with advice that I could use '§.. throughout the year. And, more impor­~ tantly, he advised me to call him with ~ questions throughout the year - at no '§_ expense. "I'd rather have clients call @ and ask a question during the year than ,§ have them come in at tax time and dis­:;;;; cover they've done something wrong (f) E that's going to cost them more money ~ on their tax returns," Bob says.

Bob recommends the use of a pro­fessional for two good reasons. You have more important things to do (such as running your business) than spend­ing your time doing bookwork and fill­ing out tax forms. While you may save some money in the short run, your business might suffer in the long haul. Secondly, if you're like me, you proba­bly need help getting the most legal benefits from the tax laws. You 'll find that a professional will pay for his services by saving you money and time.

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!eJ .., that wraps the wonders, wiz­ardry and woes that some of us home­business owners have experienced. You work hard, probably harder than you ever have in your life. But at day's end , or when a project's completed , you feel good. You 're making it on your own wits and courage - regardless of the snakes that lurk about.

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FOCUS ON FITNESS

By Steven Paul Olson

t's 90 degrees outside on a cloud­less day; so hot that the sunshine feels like the sunhammer.

So you walk into the bedroom, strip off the long pants and reach for a pair of shorts. You pull them

up, hit your thighs and suddenly realize you have spent too much time sitting behind a desk. The shorts bulge like an Iowa levee.

All right, exercise time. But what to pick? Jogging? Boring and hard on the knees. Swimming? Doesn't sound bad, but I want to be outside. Aerobics? Bleah. Still indoors and the instructors all look like the Master Race. Cycling? Hal I haven't been on a bike in-wait a second. Why not?

Cycling is fast becoming one of the more popular forms of exercise on the Front Range. Simple, accessible and something the whole family can enjoy, riding a bicycle is terrific aerobic exer­cise, especially for those who are over­weight.

"You take someone who is 30-40 pounds overweight who decides to exercise," says Sean Scholl, a Category 1 cyclist with the U.S. Cycling Federation and fitness director at the Pulse in Fort Collins. "He goes out jog­ging and the first thing that happens is he gets injured. You don't get that with a bicycle. It's easier to go biking than jogging."

"Generally, if we can get people on a bicycle, they remember how much fun it is," says Marty Sieczko, owner of Rock and Road Cyclery in Fort Collins. "They start adjusting their schedules so they can get a ride in."

Cycling also gives the rider a chance to appreciate Colorado's scenery at a pace between the blur of a car and the

amble of a_. walk. And with the creation of the mountain bike, a sturdy, fat-tired throw­back geared for riding through rough terrain, a rider can see much more of the wilderness than the tenspeed allowed.

"You wouldn't see ten cycling stores in this town if it wasn't for the mountain bike," said Sieczko. "It really saved the cycling industry."

Women are especially attracted to cycling. Scholl says that's because the workout is in the buttocks, calves and thighs; right where they usually want to lose weight.

"Women are really tough on a bike," said Sieczko. "Really good and aggres­sive. They'll shift down and really take a hill the way you're supposed to, where a lot of men don't want to shift down."

Beginners should ride about three times a week for 20-30 minutes, "if they can handle it," advises Tim Cowan, an athletic trainer at the Fort Collins Club. Cowan and Deb Beebe, wellness coordinator at Orchards Health Club in Loveland laud cycling as a no-impact exercise for beginners, but stress that it should be used as part of a program.

"It's no-impact, it takes the weight off

"Women are really tough on a bike ... Really good and

aggressive. They'll shift down and really take a hill the way you're supposed to, where a lot of men

don't want to shift down." Marty Sieczko

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your joints and most people can go out and do it for 20-30 minutes," said Beebe. "But I would probably incorporate it with two to three weightlifting workouts a week and 15-20 minutes on a Stairmaster for overall general fitness."

Beebe, Scholl and Cowan all say that the percentage of their respective club's membership that do some cycling is approximately 30 percent.

Cowan says the only complaint he's had about cycling is lower back pain, but Sieczko, who describes his back as "rotten" says even that can be avoided with proper handlebar positioning and other adjustments.

Cycling is also usually suggested for runners as leg exercise but a break from the constant pounding of the road.

"We try to get people to cycle so they use different muscle groups," said Scholl. "It's a lot easier on the body."

When cycling, Scholl says the one mistake people make is picking a bi­cycle, hopping on it and riding off with­out proper setup.

"It's real important to get set up cor­rectly on a bike," said Scholl. "Some people have the seat set too high or too far back. Also you don't want your (pedaling) rpm's to drop below 75. That means anticipating hills and shifting down."

Sieczko says buying a bike has now become comparable to buying a car. Gone are the days when most bicycles were made by Schwinn out of the high­tensile steel Sieczko calls "bulletproof." Now bicycles are built of such things as chrome-molybdnenum alloy or alu­minum. Sieczko even knows of some being built of titanium but those are

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usually custom jobs and hellishly expensive. Also, there are different shifters, bike sizes and accessories like water bottles and helmets. Take the seat, for example.

"Seats used to be too wide and they had springs on them, so you bounced," says Sieczko. "Male seats are long and narrow and they were uncomfortable for women. Now, manufacturers like Terry, make women's seats that are short and wide. They've also got seats that have gel pads in them."

Before buying a bike, Sieczko ticks off a checklist of things that should be adjusted, learned or obtained. That list includes proper seat height, proper gear operation, quick-release mecha­nisms to raise seats or remove wheels and proper handlebar positioning. The last items are water bottles and a hel­met. Sieczko never used to be big on helmets until he saw a friend wearing one go out of control on a trail and slam his head into a rock.

"That helmet just shattered. Pieces

And with the creation of the mountain bike, a mwdy, fat-tired

throwback geared for riding through rough terrain, a rider can see much more of the wilderness

than the tenspeed allowed.

flew in the air," Sieczko said soberly. "That would've been his head."

Scholl would add a class in bike maintenance to that list. "I think a lot of women think they can't patch a tire," said Scholl. "But when they blow out a tire up by Horsetooth Reservoir and carry the bike all the way down the hill, they change their minds. It really is simple. I've taught a lot of women how to do it. A lot of bike shops offer classes on simple bike maintenance."

But RPM's, heart rates, and equip­ment aside, the real attraction of cycling is the proximity to the wheel, the land and our youth. The pace of the bicycle allows one to see the subtle as well as the magnificent. It permits us a tenous link with the determined young child who, with the front wheel wobbling, took that first ride toward adulthood.

Steven Paul Olson is a freelance writer living in Loveland. His first bicycle was a hand-me-down from his aunt, which his father spray-painted black and, as a joke, affixed a tiny plastic baby to the front tender. Master Olson left it there despite the playground taunts because it deflected attention from the tact he rode a girl's bike. He now credits the plastic baby for developing his nurtur­ing side.

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sadness, joy and anger to the world. It conveys your reactions to what you see and hear, your understanding, your confusion, your acceptance or rejection. It reflects intelligence, competence, experi­ence and vitality. It varies in its perceived attractiveness. And it tells your age.

For centuries, people have sought to turn back the hands of time. Ponce de Leon is one of the most famous in this quest as he traveled the world in search of the fountain of youth. Today, there are few who want to actually go back to the innocence and naivete of youth, preferring instead the confidence and knowledge that life bestows with the passage of time. But there are many who would like to look younger than they are. And this age-old journey is more pressing today because of the emphasis on youth. Youth is equated with health, vigor, vitality. and sexuality. And because people live longer in today's world, the journey to a more youthful appearance becomes longer and more difficult.

There is much we can do about our bodies. The world is full of people who have spent the last ten years of their lives jogging, pumping and exercising to physical perfection. But, alas, when they look into a mirror they see a face that is just as old as it would have been if they'd spent the last decade in bed. They glare into a reflection that is crisscrossed with lines and wrinkles resem­bling a bad road map but called in polite company, "expression lines". They lament looking older than they feel.

What has happened? Researchers tell us that with the passage oftime collagen and elastin in the skin break down. There is also a build-up of a less understood glue-like substance which is thought to slow down the cell renewing process and inhibit the sloughing off of dead cells. Fat pads form around the eyes giving a crepey hooded effect to the upper lids and a droopy, hung-over look to the lower lids. The Sherpa look is exacerbated by the development of forehead wrinkles and chin jowls. Further, the tanning substance known as melanin begins to distribute itself unevenly with age, pooling into what were long erroneously called "liver" spots. What causes this devastation and what can be done?

Genetics play a significant role. Just as we inherit the efficiency with which our bodies store fat and where it lands, we inherit the tendency, pattern, and extent of our facial wrinkles. But whereas a fat body was once considered a sign of beauty and wealth implying the financial wherewithal to eat well, wrinkles have never been desirable. But genetics are only to blame for roughly 50% of our creases and crevasses. The remaining culprits, the ones we can control, are the sun and the stresses in our lives.

The effects of sun exposure can be approximated by holding a wet spinach leaf up to a hair dryer. Along with the drying effect of the sun and the wind, is the deep and permanent damage wrought by ultraviolet light. The resulting phenomenon, known as photoag­ing, begins in childhood and is cumulative. Thus, eventually most begin the search for a smoother face.

Face lifts, once the exclusive province of the rich, have become more accessible as outpatient surgery has become safer and more

available and the process relatively less expensive. But to many, this is an extreme and undesirable solution given that surgery is still surgery and carries an inherent risk. The other option is top cal treatment of the facial skin. These days cosmetic surgeons us a variety of techniques to help us "face" the world with a new looj refreshing our skin and taking off years.

For more than a decade, liquified collagen has been used to smooth out facial wrinkles. Collagen is made from a protein derived from cowhide. The liquified collagen is injected into the skin to smooth out frown lines, facial scars, and pronounced smH lines that form between the nose and the mouth. The collagen is injected into the skin to smooth out and plump up the surface. Tl number of injections depends on the depth of the lines and may require five or more for deeper crevasses. The result is a smoothe younger looking skin. The downsides are several: the collagen is usually reabsorbed by the body, often within 3 or 4 months and t i injections must be repeated; the injections are expensive and treatments painful; and some people are allergic to the foreign pr tein. Injections on the face make some people very nervous.

Sometimes facial scars are so numerous and deep that strange! measures to correct the defects are necessary. This can be the sit ation with severe cases of acne. Dermabrasion is a process of san' ing the skin. Using a hand-held machine with a rotating metal bi attached, the physician carefully sands and smooths the skin. Fo: the first two weeks the skin, at best, will be swollen and red. Subsequently, sun exposure is out of the question forever, and scarring and pigment irregularities are a risk. But, for better or f worse, the results are permanent. The hunt for something less dramatic often leads to the chemical peel.

Chemical face peeling is not a new concept. It has been traced 1 ancient Egyptian times, when an abrasive tape of alabaster parti cles in milk and honey was applied to tighten the skin. Skin reju­venation historically has included the use of acids, mineral and plant substances, and sand paper-like materials for exfoliation. 11 is natural for our skin to slough off and replace itself. But, with age, that sloughing process slows down and changes in the elasti< ty of the skin leave wrinkles which are annoyingly tenacious.

With a normal chemical peel an acid is applied to the skin sur­face to burn off the outer damaged, wrinkled layer. A smoother layer then develops to take its place. Peels differ in degree. A ligh peel freshens the skin by taking off the top dead layer of skin cell medium peels remove dark areas of pigmentation, fine lines and shallow scars; deep peels remove almost all types of scarring. A chemical peel can take five to fifteen years off a person's appear­ance. There are risks with peels, however. The skin can be over­burned resulting in scars or people can be allergic to the acid, or I overly sensitive which can have unpredictable results. And you aJ

likely to be very sun sensitive for life. And, finally, Retin-A. According to the American Society of

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, nearly 38,000 people in the U.S. used Retin-A in 1990 and the numbers are increasing. Retin A is made from a Vitamin A derivative. It thickens the outer laye of the skin and acts like a mild peel, gradually taking off layers oJ

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1 along with tiny surface lines and fine wrinkles. Retin-A can 1 get rid of pigment problems such as irregular color or subtle wn spots. But Retin-A can cause dryness, redness or blotchi-s and make you very sensitive to the sun. And some people are rgic to it. o, is there anything that is safe, gentle, and effective that sn't imprison you indoors or bury you under two inches of sun­~en SPF 100 for the rest of your life? Thankfully, yes. (See ~rt). Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHA's) are used as a mini-peel chis milder, less allergenic, and more effective than Retin-A. keup can be applied after a couple of hours and no dramatic sensitivity occurs. It must be applied by a physician but prices gentle, too. Finally, a skin smoother that works which doesn't )lve a surgeon's scalpel. [ere's to looking younger and healthier. Here's to a "new and 1roved" you!

YOND RETIN-A !}ical Fixes: The Fruitful De-wrinklers ill exciting new discovery in the search for a smoother face is a up of compounds known as Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHA's). ~re are six types of these acids that are derivatives offruit, milk :Jther natural sources. They work well for people who are aller­to Retin-A and are a milder, safer option. The latest concept is t of the mini-peel. Small areas of tiny, fine lines on the face are 1ted gradually with AHA, usually about once a week. The effect umulative and once the desired result is attained, it can be intained by less frequent treatments. The active AHA in the 1i-peel process is Glycolic Acid. It is found in sugar cane and for turies has been known to have a beneficial effect on the skin. :al islanders used to squeeze the sweet nectar from the cane o their faces and hands. Glycolic Acid does not increase sensi­ty to the sun and there is no visible peeling or temporary irrita-1 to the skin as is common with Retin-A. It serves to improve ble wrinkling, bleach out pigmentation and skin lines, as well )roducing a marked increase in the youthfulness of the skin. It .lso practical in terms of cost because once the maintenance ge is achieved, repeat treatments are infrequent. )pically, a patient receives facials in a physician's office once a ~k for 6 weeks. The glycolic acid is applied slowly and evenly to skin and left in place for 2-4 minutes before it is washed off.

~ patient may experience tingling or mild stinging, but discom-; is notably minimal. Because the peels are administered gradu­r over 6 weeks, soreness or tenderness is essentially non-exis-t. The deep exfoliation produced by the glycolic acid peels away troubled areas of epidermis leaving a decidedly healthier and

re youthful appearanace. Users of glycolic acid peels have ,orted considerable reduction in fine wrinkling, help with acne, ing of pigmentation irregularities and a soft, smooth feeling n. The glycolic acid peel, Gly Derm, is administered by a physi­n or under his supervision. It is available locally from Dr. lliam Thornton and other facial surgeons on the staff at 1dre Valley Hospital. ADVERTORIAL

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1981 and specializes in Ophthalmic (Eye) Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and cosmetic facial surgery, including chemical face peeling.

After graduating with an M.D. from the University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, in 1971, and serving an internship at St. Joseph and Denver General Hospitals, Dr. Thornton served as a flight surgeon in the U.S.A.F. Medical Corps with the rank of major from 1972-1975. Dr. Thornton completed his ophthalmic and facial plastic surgery training including extensive cos­metic facial surgery through a postgraduate appoint­ment to fellowship training with Pierre Guibor, M.D., Professor of Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery at New York Medical College, Westchester. In 1983, Dr. Thornton received an invitation to study with Dr. Klaus Walter, Professor of Plastic Surgery, University of Dusseldorf, at the Plastic Surgery Clinic in Heiden, Switzerland. Dr. Walter is a renowned cosmetic and reconstructive facial plastic surgeon in Western Europe.

Complementing his full time practice, Dr. Thornton has been active in teaching ophthalmic and facial plastic surgery as a Consultant to the U.S. Army Surgeon General, as an instructor for the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, and as a clinical professor in the teaching programs of the University of Colorado Medical School.

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Dr. Thornton is a recog­nized specialist in cos­metic facial procedures. He is an expert in surgi­cal and procedures involving the eyes, eye­lids, brows, and face. Dr. Thornton may be reached at: Facial Surgery of Northern Colorado, 1512 South Lemay, Fort Collins, Colorado, 80524. Phone: (303) 484-5075.

MONEY MATTERS uying a new car for yourself, your family, or your business is an enormous financial deci­sion these days. Prices for automobiles, particularly luxu­ry ones, continue to rise. Of

course, the automobile is a neces­sary item in today's world, and most of us just grin and bear it while we sink a large chunk of our money into buying and servicing our cars. However, today there is another option. We can lease our new auto­mobiles, rather than buy them, and save ourselves money and worry.

Dan Markley, owner of Centennial Sales and Leasing of Northern Col-

orado, describes leasing as a con­cept. "It is a way to drive an auto­mobile as often as possible with as little money changing hands as possible, provided the lease is struc­tured properly," he explains. Or, put more simply by Brad Laugel of Dellenbach Chevrolet, "leasing is a way to get more car for less money."

Leasing is a method of financing a new automobile that requires a bal­loon payment at the end of the leas­ing period. Like traditional financing, leasing requires monthly payments and full comprehensive insurance coverage. Lease payments also in­clude a factor, which is comparable to the interest paid on a traditional automobile loan. However, this factor is usually lower than industry interest rates because lease terms are short­er than traditional finance terms.

Unlike traditional financing, leasing requires a minimal down payment or no down payment. This means that you do not have to tie up your sav­ings in your car. Leasing does

require a security deposit, however, but it is usually equivalent to the monthly payment and is refunded at the end of the lease if the car is re­turned in satisfactory condition.

An advantage to leasing is that it offers lower monthly payments, sometimes up to one-third lower, than traditional financing. This is because the customer with a lease is investing not in the car itself, but sim­ply in the use of the car. What this means is that a person who can afford a $300 monthly car payment either can lease a more expensive car than she can buy, or can lease the less expensive car at a lower

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monthly cost and invest the savings in something that will earn money.

John Carroll, general manager of Ed Carroll Motor Company, explains the financial benefits of leasing. "As much as I hate to say this as a car salesman," Carroll says, "no car is a good financial investment. They all depreciate quickly and horribly. With leasing, however, you don't have to put your hard earned cash into something that depreciates. You can keep you money invested in some­thing that appreciates, like CD's or property. Why invest in something you know will depreciate?"

With leasing, the large financial in­vestment is due at the end of the lease term. A leased car is assigned a guaranteed residual value that is due when the lease ends. If the cus­tomer chooses to buy the car, he or she must pay that residual value ei­ther directly or through re-financing.

However, a lease does not require that the customer buy the car. Rather, the customer has a number

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of options. He or she can buy the car at the residual value, sell the car to the dealer or another individual and pay the balance owed to the leasing company, trade the car with the deal­er for a new leased car, or simply return the car to the leasing company and walk away.

The residual, or resale, value guar­anteed by the lease works to the advantage of the customer. If the ac­tual value of the car at the end of the lease turns out to be higher than the residual value, the customer can sell the car for the higher price and keep the difference. If the actual value of the car at the end of the lease is

lower than the residual value, the customer can just give the car back without losing anything. With leasing, it is the leasing company that takes the resale risk, not the customer.

Typically, a lease lasts between two to five years. Laurie Wagner, business manager at Pedersen Toy­ota-Volvo-Saab, insists that a cus­tomer interested in leasing a car think carefully about the lease length most appropriate to his or her lifestyle. "I advise all my customers to ask themselves, 'How long do I want to drive this car?' before decid­ing on a lease," Wagner says.

Short lease terms offer more flex­ibility because the customer can re­turn the car sooner, but short terms require more expensive payments. Longer leases enable someone to drive a more expensive car with lower payments, but the customer needs to be happy driving that car for the full length of the lease because leases are very difficult to break.

Wagner believes the ideal length of

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time for a lease is three years, the same length of time as most manufacturers' warranties, because then all servicing, except for routine oil changes and tune-ups, is paid for by the manufacturer and not the cus­tomer. This allows a customer to drive and lease a brand new auto­mobile every three years without ever having to worry about unexpect­ed maintenance costs.

Leasing offers considerable tax advantages as well. Carroll explains that when an individual buys a car, he or she is required to pay the full sales tax on the vehicle. When an individual leases a car, however, sales tax is paid on each payment,. As a result, the sales tax paid on a leased car is usually only about half the full sales tax of the car.

Leasing can also offer businesses

some tax advantages. Monthly pay­ments on leased cars are easier to deduct than payments on purchased cars. Markley insists that leasing is advantageous when cars are used for business more than 50% of the time. Every situation is unique, how­ever, and Markley and others recom­mend that customers interested in leasing consult their individual ac­countants to understand the com­plete tax considerations.

Leasing, of course, is not for ev­eryone. Wagner warns people who are hard on their cars against leas­ing, as leased cars must be in acceptable condition when they are returned. Ken Billings, general man­ager of Markley Motors, says leasing companies are reasonable in allow­ing for general wear and tear on a vehicle but require major engine and body work be repaired.

Leases are also not ideal for peo­ple who travel a lot, says Laugel, as leases limit mileage usage. The mileage allowance on a lease is typi-

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cally 15,000 a year, sufficient for most drivers, and additional mileage can be bought for a higher monthly payment. However, for some drivers, such as traveling salespeople, the additional costs for mileage might outweigh the usual financial benefits to leasing.

Another disadvantage to leasing is that you never actually own your car. Most dealers find that their cus­tomers want that feeling of owner­ship when they purchase a new car, "a feeling of comfort" as Bart Tomp­kins, sales manager at Reynolds Olds-Cadillac-Subaru, describes it. That feeling of ownership is the "myth of ownership," however, according to Markley, because most customers trade their cars before they are fully paid for any­way. "Very few people take their

cars to term these days," observes Markley.

Carroll and Wagner both cite in­dustry research showing that the av­erage finance term is five years while the average person keeps his or her car only three years. Given that three-year figure, leases make sense, Carroll and Wagner argue, because a lease allows a customer to drive a new car every three years without making the same financial investment that traditional financing requires.

Unlike traditional automobile loans, leases are seldom financed by local banks and credit unions. The best leasing programs are offered through the manufacturers' own financial institutions, such as GMAC Financial Services and Toyota Motor Credit Corporation (TMCC), or through private leasing companies such as Markley's Centennial Sales and Leasing. Some dealerships also offer their own leasing options, although most

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work through their manufacturers. Leases also often require more

stringent qualifications and better credit than traditional loans, because leasing companies take a greater risk with leases than with traditional loans. However, in recent years, the qualifications for leasing have become less strict. Markley recom­mends anyone interested in leasing contact a leasing company or the financial manager at a dealership to discuss their particular financial situ­ation and possibilities.

Dealers agree that in the past car leases have had a bad reputation and that many customers shy away from them because they don ' t understand them. "Leasing can be scary because people don't under­stand them," Wagner explains. "However, if you know all the ins and outs and understand the pay­ments, the residual value, and the factor, you can make a qualified decision." Leases also need to be carried to full term in order for the customer to reap the financial bene­fits of a lease, and customers must understand this.

Once leasing is understood, how­ever, it offers a strong financial alter­native to people looking for a new car. Leasing has grown enormously in popularity in recent years, and Wagner estimates that one quarter of the new cars sold at Pedersen are sold as leases. Tompkins believes this trend in leasing will continue. "I think leasing is gaining speed in the marketplace. Eventually, more than half of all new car sales will end up being leases," he predicts.

If you are looking to buy a new car, you should think about what monthly payment is affordable and consider leasing. With that same monthly pay­ment and no down payment, leasing can result in you driving a car with more luxury items, more safety fea­tures, and a guaranteed manufactur­er's warranty.

"There is no secret to leasing," Carroll summarizes. "It is simply a different way to finance. Leasing offers a lot more flexibility and a lot less risk to the customer. People that have leased cars with us before are 100% sold on it. There really aren't any advantages to buying that are greater than leasing."

Ashley F. Ryan is a free-lance writer living in Fort Collins.

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iving in log cabins and mountain homes used to con­jure up visions of primitive structures nestled in the midst of spectacular natural environments . . . and, wood heating, drafty walls, outhouses, and treach­erous roads meant only for 4-wheel drive vehicles. Not so anymore . Virtually any homeowner can

choose rustic elegance without the hardships of Colorado mountain living. Just a little creativity and some consultation with helpful companies and individuals who specialize in rustic looks results in a high-style Colorado residence.

Sitting high among the peaks of grandeur in Estes Park at Windcliff Estates is the dream home of Lanier and Wade Whilden . Wade, a Houston , Texas attorney, came as a child to Spragues Lodge and the YMCA camp nearby. On one visit , his family picknicked high up on the side of a mountain. That area is now Windcliff, a 240 acre private residential and luxury vacation home community on Rams Horn Mountain adjoining Rocky Mountain National Park and Roosevelt National Park. When Wade discovered to his delight that that picnic rock was available as part of the development, he and his family purchased the land.

Wade hired Estes Park builder Orval Kendall , and Lanier worked closely with architect Jim VanderVorst to design the house to harmonize with the spectacular mountain environment around the site. The house was designed as each stage was constructed to fit into the nat­ural outcropping of rocks, and includes a natural two-story waterfall inside that trickles into the den/poolroom .

Whildens' 5500 square-foot home is perched on a rock outcrop that overlooks Long's Peak, Hallet Peak, and the expanse of the Continental Divide. The living room and kitchen command a phenomenal view with full length win­dows on the entire side facing the peaks. The rest of the rooms are finished in cherry and redwood , lending a rich , warm, polished look to the interior walls.

Four bedroom suites, on different levels, each have a distinctive identity, designed with family and guests in mind. One of the suites has an alcove "bunkroom" for added children that might be visiting . A "kiddie cave" room features a raised area of bedding in which to climb. The master bedroom has a large, bay window with a 180-degree view overlooking the Continental Divide, and sep­arate "his" and "hers" bathing and dressing areas.

Most impressive at Whildens ' home is the expanse of deck space, accessible from almost any room in the house. The decks follow shapes of surrounding terrain , providing a very harmonious visual blend with the landscape, which was the Whildens' intention. Surrounding plants and rocks are all part of the habitat. The Whildens' have enjoyed the building process and lifestyle at Windcliff. Plans are in the works for a new site and home when this one is purchased.

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Windcliff was originally named in 1902 by Frank Webster, the Sunday Editor of the Denver Post who homesteaded a log cabin on the land located halfway between Wind River and the cliffs nearby . The Windcliff community itself is over 25 years old and has over 90 homes, 35 available for va­cation rental for visitors to the area. It has been called "a slice of America from days gone by," providing an unsurpassed mountain retreat area with ele­

Majestic Log Home seemed to fit his needs. It is an outward vi­sion of western grandeur, with an interior of casual elegance.

gant rustic homes. Windcliff homes range in value from $175,000 to 2.5 million , and pro­vide a luxurious border wilder­ness setting for residents and visitors. Of Windcliff's 240 acres, 100 have been dedicated as protected green space, assuring low density and unobstructed views of the magnificent mountain scenery. Year-round access is available on well-maintained roads and an on-site management office assists with any needs. Phone 586-2181 for more information.

The Horton home spans 5280 square feet of living space (Dallas wanted it "a mile high") and features a combination of western, Mexican , Native American decor. Mary spent much time designing the interior space with Jeanne Cloos, an interior designer specializing in log home styling, and the result is a beautiful, yet comfortable home. Jeanne worked integrally on space planning of the home. The Hortons put a great deal of themselves into their home and avoided magazine or stylistic

influences. Mary selected individual rugs, furniture pieces, and antiques to compliment the overall blend of her family's styles. Colors are rich , deep, and earthy tones of turquoise , red, blue , and green. Dallas ' father's old saddle and chaps adorn the walls, and each piece of artwork has its own story

The Whilden home offers panoramic views from all the tastefully decorated rooms.

A local home with a different kind of rustic elegance belongs to Fort Collins residents Dallas and Mary Horton. This splendid home is situated on 178 acres at the south end of the city and stands 50 feet tall (at the crow's nest) over-

looking Fossil Creek Reservoir. Dallas and Mary designed much of

the home on their own, with the assis­tance of architect , Frank Vaught. Dallas, the owner of Horton Feedlots , Inc. , decided that his agricultural her­itage played a big part in choosing the style of his new home.Vaught added, "Working with a dynamic man like Dallas was a challenge in itself, and developing a plan to compliment his western heritage and lifestyle was a creative collaboration ." To Dallas, who was born in Montana, and a veterinari­an by training, the rustic elegance of a

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"This was a build-as-you-go house," comments Jim Grieser, co-owner of Majestic Log Homes, "We threw out the blueprints from day one. It is totally custom built. "

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50-foot rock face wall with a waterfall immediately faces the front door, with a gas fireplace on the back side of the stone wall facing the living room . Rooms are light , airy, and spacious with natural spruce-tinted log and white stucco walls . Log stairways wander off at every angle from the front entryway. The kitchen is finished in deep red ceramic tile countertops and the appli­ances are covered with wood panels to match the log interior. A flagstone floor finishes off the rustic feel of the kitchen, a place where meals for a crowd of cowhands or executives would be equally easy to prepare.

A laundry/mud room off the kitchen provides cleanup with a built-in shower and sink of cobalt blue tiles. Navajo rugs accent wood floors in the hallways.

Half-levels and multi-angles charac­terize the Hortons' home. Each level has a fireplace and large windows or glass walls to allow in plenty of light and the pastoral landscape. The mas­ter bedroom suite is an ideallic luxury retreat-with a full view of the Fossil Creek Reservoir off the walk-out deck. Attached to the main bedroom is a raised tub and glass shower overlook-

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Across the top "bridge" from one side of the house to the other is a tunnel carved into the massive rock wall from the front entry - a little bit of a "castle" feel to the otherwise western decor. The bridge leads to Dallas' office , a comfortable level with its own deck and wood burning stove. Dallas couldn't resist the temptation to recreate the famil iar "outhouse" experience, and so the bathroom off of his office is a mod­ern replica of the old outhouse, with a half-moon carved into the rough wood door. (Plumbing is modern, though!)

Comfort is in every corner of the Hortons' home-from cozy fireplaces to a hot tub and sauna off the game room . There's lots of room for the com­bined family of Dallas and Mary with three sons still living at home, as well as occasional guests. Says Dallas about their finished project: "Now that we know we can do this, we may just sell it and build another one."

"Log homes" used to mean cabins with dirt floors, but the concept has

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The Horton home beckons you to relax in western comfort.

changed to include the most lavish of decors. Dale Snyder, co-owner with Grieser of Majestic Log Homes, adds, "The appeal of a log home is in the uniqueness of it- it is attractive to both the person who loves to be different as well as the person who loves the out­doors," Snyder says.

Majestic Log Homes, formed in 1981, is located on the LaPorte By-pass , where logs from Lodgepole Pine and Englemann Spruce are prepared for custom homes. Six full and part-time "peelers" work to strip the bark off these logs. The logs are then dryed, notched, and selected by logcrafters for the indi­vidual homes. The log portion of each home is pre-built right on site, prestained, each log is tagged and numbered, and then the logs are dis­mantled and delivered to the building location . Log homes are extrememly energy efficient, and building costs are comparative with other kinds of custom homes, Snyder asserts. Cost is at about $75 a square foot. With the warmth and coziness and the solid feel from the log interior, people are opting for these homes across the country, and even internationally (Majestic built one in Japan). Normal construction time on Majestic Log Homes is 4-6 months.

"People come in here and say they've dreamed of living in a log home all their life . It appea ls to people because it gets them closer to nature and the old ways, " Snyde r smiles . Majestic participates with Colorado State University in a tree replanting program because, Snyder says, "it's a putback program, not just a take."

Now, "rustic" can be as elegant and contemporary as conventional styles , but in Colorado it also includes a fresh breath of mountain ambiance.

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Left: Colorado casuals with pizazz! Soft denim shirt with whimsical sliver hearts, $102, tops long slim front slit sldrt, $68, black leather studded hlp beH, $68, and sterling beads, $245. Denim blouse with ethnic bead and sliver concho and turquoise accents by Opal, $170, pairs up with Karen Kane's tiered skirt, $72, and studed leather beH, western motH watch, $42, dangle boot and star earrings, $42. Courtesy of BJ's, Estea.

Ruggedly handsome In Arturo's hand crafted stitched feather black bomber jacket, $1175, Karman black stripe shirt, $30, and Wrangler cowboy cut jeans, $39. Nocona black cowhide boots, $180, and Reslstol black fur felt het, $178 add a western flair. Courtesy of Stage Western.

• Above: Classy looks for the sea­son I Chic and sophisticated red leather swing jacket trimmed with black dyed fox, $995, tops black leather lined pants, $297. Dashing man's zip front light· weight cabretta and lamb skin jacket, $497. High society styling In a smash­Ing geometric brights on black lamb suede Jacket, $597, and fully lined suede sldrt, $225. Courtesy of Select Furs, Estes.

Photography by John Forgach

Above: Bushwacker's equestrian col· lectlon Inspires endless combinations. Fun riding motH on rich hunter green and navy tartan cotton skirt, $76, button front vest, $62, and crisp whHe pin tuck blouse, $72. Stylish equestrian scene hand knH ramie/cotton sweater, $122, sharp side button slim skirt, $62, and foulard turtleneck, $38. Courtesy of The Original Beanblossom's Ltd., Estes.

Left: Town to country In Impeccable style. Pendleton jewel tones In fuschia, green, and purple excel In a wool stHch down pleat border skirt, $104, fuschia poly blouse, $68, and coordinating plaid cardigan, $116. Anticipating chilly days ahead, Northern Isles fashions an exquisite autumn leaves hand knit ramie/cotton pullover, $115, over forest green turlleneck, $19, and Gina Peters hunter trousers, $38. Courtesy of VIllage Store, Estes.

Photography by John Forgach

Upper Left: Romantic nos· talgla of a bygone era Is evoked by Heirlooms fall collection. Floral and ribbon motif cotton blend sweater, $116, garnet soft skirt, $58, and VIctorian blouse with embroidered medallion, $62. Courtesy of The Blossom, Estes.

Lower Left: Exquisite color, simple styling, and luxurl· ous texture from Liz E. Parker. Electric blue suede full sweep skirt and shirt

with bone, sliver bead, and fringe accents, $800. Montana Silversmith concho belt, $80, and con· cho feather earrings, $40. Fashion and boots courtesy of Stage Western, Estes.

Above: Inspired by tradition and presented with a design for the 90's. Cebln Fever angler's fishing motif hand knit sweater from Robert Scott Ltd., $108, tops a red foulard turtleneck, $42, and David Brooks pink and olive

plaid cotton trousers, $72. David Brooks English plaid jacket, $148. First class quality with warmth and style from Woolrich. Nordic Navajo pattern In rich deep earth tones, with ultra suede trimmed conchos and detachable hood, $200. Nutmeg wool trousers, $108, and midnight mock turtle, $70, by Pendleton. Both looks courtesy of VIllage Store, Estes.

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Well dressed confidence in understated elegance f om Pendleton. Classic wool check b a er, $186,

atching scarf, ms up with soft drape poly blouse, $66, and camel straight skirt, $80. Courtesy of Colorado Classics.

Snappy separates from Robert Scott and David Brooks add professional versatility. Chanel styled

avy/taupe/winter white cardigan, $101, tops a cowl neck suit blouse, $79, and navy wool gabar· dine straight skirt, $87. Courtesy of Satin Filly.

Supremely stylish, design­er Jeanne Marc's innova· live directions and details stand alone. Soft wide wale corduroy teams up with black and bright pet, rogiyph designs, $448, over ifrapecl neckline rayon blouse, $88, and long wide wale front slit skirt, $188. Courtesy of Carriage House, Greeley.

Casual dressmg with a stylish flair from United Colors of Benetton. Nordic stripe long wool sweater, $84, tops oat· meallambswoolleg· gings, $49. Unique peplum and cable knit accents wool turtleneck, $109, worn with spandex stirrup pants, $69. Courtesy of Benetton.

Southwest em rayon broomstick skirt by Sedona Design, $120, denim shirt with detachable leather collar and embroidered headress, $80. Leather belt, $33, and boots by LJ. Simone, $90. Courtesy of The Collection. Cambridge Dry GoodS rose pralre skirt, $84, cross­stitched blouse, $73, and rose and brown suede $126. Courtesy of ~nnie's Country Store, Loveland. Cambridge south· west serape fringed skirt, $70, blue chambray shirt with detach· able leather col· far, $50, and ser· ape stripe vest, $55. Seychelles

- Western boots, $120. Courtesy of The Collection.

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Right: Contemporary city look with exceptional style, Adam Douglas styles glen plaid suiting in cotton raimie for warm fall days. Wide leg pants, $1 01, blazer jacket with gold trim, $161, and matching cotton blouse with trim, $91. Courtesy of Satin Filly.

Below: Classic Geiger wool knits enlivened with a multitude of designs. Long jacquard jacket, $641, tops long knife pleated charcoal wool skirt, $181, and matching long pullover with collar, $273. Courtesy of Satin Filly. Sleek pro­fessional suiting from United Colors of Benetton. Long double breasted belted jacket, $185, tops a long front pleat, light weight wool blend skirt, $109. Courtesy of Benetton.

Ravishing ladies In red! Exotic plaid and pais­ley two piece overblouse and skirt by Florentine Petites, $127. Courtesy of Satin Filly. Siren red drape shoulder wool blend suit, with straight skirt and black but­ton detail by Lilli Ann,$380. Courtesy of carriage House,

Feminine styling with a relaxed fit from Jo Hardin's soft royal plaid print on a muted water­color background. Front wrap skirt, $78, short sleeve shell, $38, and matching belt, $35. Courtesy of Maurine's Fashion Center.

Whimsical themes in rich shades of fall. Sharon Young styles a fun border plaid school scene print skirt, $72, white cotton shirt with detachable tie, $85, and Eagles Eye ramie vest with plaid trim, $100. Scottish tartan in hunter green and navy Is the back­ground for Eagles Eye front wrap fringed kilt with fun red pleat detail, $130, with plaid turtleneck, $40, and school motif applique ~:0".!.:1Jo4.l'-' .. Sharon Young, courtesy of Carriage House, Greeley. An equestrian theme on a background of navy and green cotton foulard from Bushwacker features long boot skirt, $72, and over­sized shirt, $68. Brown leather belt, $30, and leather riding boots from Nicole, $95 polish off the look. Courtesy of The Collection.

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the eagle's eye® ith the cooler fall and winter weather just around the cor­ner, now is the perfect time to select some warm, won­derful clothing from The Eagle's Eye fall and holiday

sportswear collections. These distinc­tive lines are readily available for north­ern Colorado shopping . The Eagle's Eye is available in Estes Park at The Original Beanblossom , Ldt. , The Blossom , and Colorado Classics. In Fort Collins , Colorado Classics and Maurine's carry a nice selection of de­signs. In Greeley, look for Eagle's Eye at the Carriage House . And in Loveland, the brand can be found at Annie's Country Store.

Th is Philadelphia based manufac­turer, wholesaler, and retailer of pre­mium priced, high quality classic women 's and child ren 's apparel was founded in 1976 by brothers Bob and Chris Bu rch . These ente rprising young men sold sweaters door-to ­door on their respective college cam­puses . Today , the company has grown into five separate divisions pro­ducing over 1,500 styles and over $75 million in sales per year. In 1989 the brothers , who remain as CEO and president respectively , sold their ma­jority interest in the company to Swire Pacific, a Hong Kong in­vestment company.

The Eagle's Eye Collections em-phasize quality and workmanship that incorporates a bit of whimsy and charac­ter into each design . Details count to these designers as does consideration for the weaving.

"There is something wonderful about the ease of a great sweater that Eagle's Eye creates ," says Anne Foltz, owner of The Blos-som . "Their sweaters stand on their own and truly accessorize themselves."

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House adds, "their corduroy shorts are like velvet. They aren't stiff and heavy as corduroy usually tends to be."

Anne Pfenning of Annie's Country Store believes the Eagle 's Eye Trademark Sweaters are their hottest sellers. The line uses common trade­marks for their designs , such as ; Morton Salt, Campbells Soup and Coca Cola . Pfenning says , "some of my customers are collecting the entire series."

This year's fall and holiday collec­tions offer the beauty so inherent in the Eagles Eye. The fall line includes com­fortable coordinated knits, shirts, skirts, vests and sweaters apropos to work or back-to-school. Steve Vratil , owner of Colorado Classics comments , "career oriented women are buying the most." The holiday styles are embellished with the wonderfully festive designs of the season. According to DeeDee Beebe of Maurine's "the sweaters are really big sellers for gifts as we head into the holidays."

Helen Ault , of Estes Park's Original Beanblossom, particularly enjoys the novelty items . "The sweaters and turtlenecks designed for the holidays, and the one's with animals on them sell great. I am very excited about the new Conservation Collection ."

A recent company press release states , "In a partnership with three leading organ izations , the National Wildlife Federation , the World Wildlife Fund and the Sierra Club, the Eagle's Eye has designed a line of women's sportswear and sleepwear (the Con­servation Collection) with a message: to help preserve and protect vanishing wildlife and wilderness. "

The distinct design groups reflect the concerns of each organization : • The Sierra Collection is embellished with animals native to the arctic region including white seals, penguins, timber wolves and polar bears . Colors are cool blue, white and grey. • The World Wildlife Collection , ins­pired by the animals on the endan­gered species list of Africa and Asia, is on sweaters, vests, shirts , pants and turtlenecks , with unique and irre­sistable hand carved , hand painted wooden buttons. The colors are a jun­gle melange of green, black khaki and red . • National Wildlife 's Collection sports stars and stripes in the rich colors of Americana - red , white and blue . The designs reflect efforts to maintain and enhance America 's wildlife in stitch ings of eagles , coyotes and bears.

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f you are looking for a delightful way to spend a day capped off with a pleasurable dinner, con­sider the short hour drive to Estes Park and the Res au rant on the

Gazebo Restaurant. This restaurant is strategically placed just north of the main drag of Estes at Bond Park at 225 Park Drive. A bold pink Gazebo wel­comes you as you enter the door of this cozy, homey restaurant.

Not only is the decor comfort­able and inviting, but the people who serve you are as well. Lydia, Diane Dill, and I met for a relaxing and delicious dinner after Lydia and Diane had spent the day fit­ting models for the Estes fashion shoot. We were welcomed by gra­cious host and hostess, Minnow and Claire Ray. Claire attentively oversees the kitchen, and outgo­ing and vivacious Minnow handles up front customer assistance. He adamantly insists , however, that the waitstaff and kitchen help are the "oil that makes the restaurant machine run. Teamwork and care­ful attention to the customer makes our restaurant successful. "

We were seated in a lovely cor­ner table so we could see out the large picture windows of the restaurant. From our chairs we had a lovely view out into Estes Park. Looking up we could see the Estes Park Aerial Tram moving gracefully up the mountain. Around the restaurant are beautiful baskets of dried flower arrangements and other bright decor skillfully crafted by Claire's sister, Dodi Banker, owner of the Christmas Shoppe and Spruce House in Estes Park.

Our repast began with a nice, light Kendall-Jackson Chardonnay and a selection of the appetizers available at the Gazebo including lightly breaded and fried chicken fingers and zucchini; potato skins warm with melted cheddar cheese, green onions, and bacon and served with sour cream; and barbecue pinwheels, little rolled up ground steak wrapped in bacon and served in a spicy barbecue sauce. All were very tasty - the fried foods are quite light, not at all greasy; the steak rolls had a

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By Linda Roesener

tangy flavor - a nice change of pace for an appetizer. They also have a shrimp cocktail, onion soup, mozzarel­la sticks and sauteed mushrooms available for starters.

You are never rushed at the Gazebo but the smiling young faces are always attentive. Our waiter, Wayne, is a col­lege student who worked his third sea­son at the restaurant. He made a point of checking on our needs often while allowing us some private space.

Next up for us to taste were the soup and salad . I tried a broccoli cheese soup which is always one of my favorites and found this one quite nice. Lydia and Diane both enjoyed the sal­ads with the house poppyseed dress­ing. They both agreed the presentation was very attractive and found the dressing flavorful.

After a few minutes of relaxation , Wayne brought out our beautifully pre­sented entrees. Diane tried the fresh Rainbow Trout, which was broiled and

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served with lemon, pota­to , and fresh light veg­etables very much to her liking saying, "The true flavor of the fresh fish comes out. A perfect choice since the fish was probably caught nearby

Estes Park." Lydia's choice for the evening

was Chicken Parmesan, a lightly breaded, fried chicken breast topped with homemade marinara sauce and melted cheese. She commented "The chicken was very meaty, not heavy with bread­ing. This is my favorite of the three entrees." Good thing , because Diane and I didn't want to share all of our dishes.

I tried the house specialty, an unusual dish call Khyber Combo, which is a sampler of tender chicken breast, prime rib, and succulent shrimp marinated in yogurt and Middle Eastern spices which the Rays have specially imported. This is served with rice, fresh lightly broiled vegetables, mango chutney and cucumber yogurt. I found it quite flavorful; it is a large meal , though, for a hearty eater. Diane was so fond

of the mango chutney, that Wayne brought her a second serving.

The restaurant also has many other selections from light salads, and sand­wiches, to pasta and stir frys ; plus many more seafood, chicken and meat dishes. On Friday and Saturday you can taste some of he best slow roasted prime rib around.

After our entrees we were full, but saved room to try three of Claire's homemade desserts: Strawberry Rhubarb Pie , Blueberry Cheesecake, both light and fresh; and the favorite choice of all , Granny Apple Deep Dish Caramel Pie. The name says it all , won­derful flavors mixed into a totally mouth­watering dessert. We waddled out.

The Gazebo is open for lunch and dinner daily and has a great Cham­pagne brunch on Sundays. Why not take a drive up, enjoy the colors of fall , then finish with a meal at the Gazebo? The people, the atmosphere, and the food will make it well worth the drive.

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Are you searching for a fun and unique gar­ment? Does the idea of owning an original, one­of-a-kind item of clothing appeal to you? If so, Artwear '93 is an event you will not want to miss.

The 2nd annual Artwear '93 will be held September 10 at the Lincoln Center. This wear­able art fashion show and sale will feature cloth­ing by over 40 designers across the United States. Artists will model their creations in a the­atrical setting surrounded by music and lights.

Gary Hixon Interiors and the Lincoln Center, along with the Coloradoan , Continental Airlines/Fort Collins Travel and Razzle Dazzle, are sponsoring this event. Ellen Martin, visual arts coordinator at the Center, states, "This is wearable art at its finest. There will be a great range of designs. We have garments that are handpainted and embellished to sculptural gar­ments made from tea bags."

Local designer Vicki Square is participating in the art fashion show and sale as both a design­er and model. Among her five entries is a man's wool topcoat titled "Mondrania's Greatcoat." The coat features color blocking separated by black lines and a large knit collar. Three other designs are a combination of knitting and fabric as a result of Vicki 's experimentation with different media. "Artwear '93 is so timely for Fort Collins. They are ready and willing to support the arts in this direction," says Square. "Gary Hixon does a very professional job of producing the show.

Iii! 1 Cathy Goodale, a native of Denver, has lived !1:iii1 in Fort Collins for twenty years. She graduated 'W'" from University of Denver with a degree in Fine

Because of this professionalism, Artwear '93 will be an event that most designers want to partici­pate in . This will be one of the top wearable art shows in the country."

There will be two performances of Artwear '93 on September 10 at 6:15 and 8 p.m. Each

~ ticket includes the fashion show, champagne '@ reception and sales gallery opening. Tickets " are $15 for reserved seating and $25 for patron ~ tf. seating. All proceeds benefit the Lincoln Center

Visual Arts Program. Tickets and information can be obtained by calling 221-6730.

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A new entertainment series will premiere this fall at the Lincoln Center. The series is the Lilla B. Morgan Artist Series, in memory of one of the Lincoln Center's founders and avid supporters. This season 's seven-event series include the dance repertoires of the Jose Limon Dance Company, Doug Varone and Dancers, and the Pittsburgh Ballet, the Tokyo String Quartet, the Saturday Brass Quintet, the Da Capo Chamber Orchestra and the Vienna Choir Boys. Patrons of the Lilla B. Morgan Artist Series can create their own lineup of entertainment by selecting as few as four or all seven events and receive a season discount. Tickets are available at the Lincoln Cenier box office 221-6730.

Portrait Artist

Cathy Goodale Portraits of children are the hallmark of Fort

Collins artist Cathy Goodale . Her watercolor paintings capture the personality and warmth of her models. She explains, "I like painting animals and children most of all. I am attracted to children because I like to have feeling in my paintings and there is a humor that can be seen with children. The spontaneity of the kids corresponds with the media that I use." She is fond of bright colors, which appear frequently in her paintings.

Arts and has additional training in commercial art. She teaches at the Loveland Academy of Fine Arts and offers private lessons in watercol­or. Ms. Goodale recently completed a 1 0 day artist-in-residence at Pingree Park for Colorado State University.

Illustrating children's stories has long been an interest of Cathy's and she is currently pur­suing this artistic avenue.

Her artwork can be viewed at Lloyd's Art Center, Gallery East in Loveland and Madison and Main in Greeley. For more information or to visit her studio, call 482-8652.

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Lost your key? You might find it at the Baldpate Inn in Estes Park. The Inn boasts a collection of 15,000 keys. There are keys from every state and nearly very country in the world . There are keys from the rich and the poor, the young and the old, the famous and the not-so-famous.

The Mace family, original owners, built the inn in 1917. The hotel was named the Baldpate Inn after a visit by author Earl Derr Biggers. Biggers wrote the 1913 mystery novel, Seven Keys to Baldpate and was surprised by the similarities between the inn and his fictitious hotel. In keeping with the spirit of the novel, the Maces started a tradition of giving keys to guests at the time of their departure. A guest recommended to the Maces that the policy be reversed and the new tradi­tion of visitors donating keys began in 1921 . The current collec­tion is housed in the Key Room at the inn. The keys are individual­ly tagged and

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categorized by state or country and are dis­played on wooden beams.

Some famous keys displayed at the Baldpate Inn include keys to Mozart's wine cel­lar, Hitler's desk and air raid shelter, Duke of Wellington's soap box key carried in the Battle of Waterloo , George Washington 's Rev­olutionary War headquarters key, the key from the alarm box that reported the Chicago fire , keys to palaces and castles, and keys to col­leges and universities. The oldest pieces in the collection are a set of seven keys made of key­stone hanging off the Key Room's fireplace.

The mountain lodge was purchased by Mike and Lois Smith in 1986. They conducted extensive research on the history to retain the charm and traditions of the Baldpate Inn. There are 12 rooms available as bed and breakfast and two cabins. A dining room is open to the public from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. However, they are very popular so do get reservations. A live play of the show "Seven Keys to Baldpate" is now being performed in the dining room through September. The Baldpate Inn, 586-6151 , is open from Memorial Day weekend to October. Don't forget to bring a key.

Galleries

Galore One West Contemporary Art Center: 482-2787, College at Oak Plaza

Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. Gallery East: 667-6520 Lincoln and 1Oth Street in Loveland Sept.-Nov., Featuring original paintings by Jim Biggers, Sharon Hults, Ellie Weakley and Rick Stoner and bronze sculptures by Gary Alsum, Denny Haskew, Darlis Lamb, Vince Valdez and George Walbye. Lloyds Art Center: 482-2218 216 North College Sept.- Nov., Works by local artists. Baker Gallery: 663-7 407 1041 N. Lincoln in Loveland Sept.-Nov., Contemporary art by regional artists. Fort Collins Museum: 221-6738 200 Mathews 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday- Saturday 12 to 5 p.m., Sunday Loveland Museum/Gallery: 667-6130 Fifth and Lincoln in Loveland Sept. 4-0ct . 31, "1993 Glass Invitational Exhibition" Art Gallery Sept. 4-0ct. 31 , "Out of the Fire: The History of Glassmaking." View glassmaking tools, pho­tographs and more. Senses Alive Gallery Sept. 16-0ct. 28, "Art Posters from Museums and Galleries in Israel." In conjunction with the Colorado International Invitational Poster Exhibition 1993, Colorado State University. Lincoln Center: 221-6735, 417 West Magnolia Through Oct. 11, "Art on a Stick." Features art­work high off the ground including whirligigs, bird

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houses and flags.Terrace Sculpture Garden . Sept. 10, "ArtWear '93." Wearable art fashion show/sale fundraiser for the visual arts pro­gram at the Center. Oct. 19, 2 & 7:30 p.m. Passport Travelogue Film Series -"Queen Elizabeth II Sails New Zealand and Australia." Illustrated Light Gallery: 482-7719 Sept. -Nov. , Photos by members of the Illustrated Light Gallery. Clara Hatton Gallery: 491-677 4 Colorado State University Through Sept.12, "Paintings in Paris 1840-1950," Visual Arts Building. Centennial Village: 350-9220 1324 Ninth Avenue, Greeley Sept. 11 , Greeley Potato Day - Enjoy music, games, activities and living history while feast­ing on free baked potatoes and toppings. Madison and Main:351-6201 801 8th Street, Greeley Sept. 10 , 5 to 7 p.m. "Art To Wear", Nov. 5, 5 to 7 p.m. "Northern Lights" Tointon Gallery: 65110th Ave., Greeley Through Sept. 12, "The Soft Nation : A Contemporary Approach to the Doll " Handmade dolls from all over the U.S. Sept.15-0ct .11 Student Bi-Annual Poster Exhibition

Donna Lock is a free-lance writer living in Fort Collins with an interest in history and the arts. She has written magazine articles and brochures for museums.

EVENTS CALENDAR

ARTWEAR '93 September 1 0 Lincoln Center $15 general; $25 patron seating The Lincoln Center and Gary Hixon Interiors present th is unique fashion show and sales gallery featuring wear­able artwork from across the country. Proceeds from the event benefits the visual arts program at the Lincoln Center.

UNITED WAY ANNUAL CAMPAIGN KICK OFF September 11 Old Town Square A "Community Day of Caring" kicks off this year's campaign, beginning with vol­unteer projects from manual work to one­on-one helping and caring. A celebration ends the day at Old Town Square with refreshments and entertainment. For more information, call 226-6701 .

THE AFFAIR IN THE SQUARE September 11, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Cottonwood Square, Greeley Enjoy musical entertainment and interna­tional food booths at this festive day with proceeds to benefit the G reeley Philharmonic Orchestra. Call 353-5469 for more information.

9th ANNUAL HISTORIC HOMES TOUR September 11, 10:00 a.m.-4 p.m. $6.00 in advance; $8.00 day of tour Visit five historic local homes, including the Avery House. Enjoy refreshments and visit the Avery House Boutique . Sponsored by the Poudre Landmarks Foundat ion, Inc. to benefit the Avery House. For information, call 221 -0533.

BUSINESS EXPO '93 September 17 Lincoln Center Free admission The 8th annual expo entitled, "The September Symposium," features local, regional , and nationally known speakers who cover many topics structured for the business community. To receive a regis­tration packet, call223-2470 ext. 215.

POUDRE VALLEY HOSPITAL FOUNDATION'S ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT September 17,11:00 a.m. Fort Collins Country Club $165 single; $275 couple donation Novice and expert golfers will enjoy an exciting day of light competition and com­raderie at this annual fundraiser .

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Proceeds go to the Rocky Mountain Marrow Donor Center. Call 495-7400 for more information.

6th ANNUAL FORT COLLINS BALLOON FESTIVAL September 17-19, Opens 6 a.m. Downtown Fort Collins Airpark Free Admission Join 50 ,000 bal loon enthusiasts and watch over 60 hot air balloons fill the Fort Collin's sky. Morning launches, between 7:00 a .m. and 8 :30 a .m. Saturday evening features Balloon Glow entertain­ment and fireworks. Great family fun!

LINCOLN CENTER BIRTHDAY BALL October 2, 7:30 p.m. Lincoln Center $75/single; $150/couple Dance the night away at this year's ball entitled "Celebrate the Center," for an elegant evening of fine dining, provided by local restaurants , as well as, a cham­pagne and an open bar. Funding benefits community and capital projects for the Lincoln Center. For more information, contact Linda LoRusso at 223-1863.

5th ANNIVERSARY BENEFIT October 2, 1993; 8:00 p.m. Union Colony Civic Center­Greeley Listen to the mellow sound of Rosemary Clooney at this celebration for Greeley's superb arts and entertainment center. For more details, call 356-9457. For tick­ets, call 365-5000.

~hANNUALPARTNERS BENEFIT DINNER, WINE TASTING AND AUCTION October 3, 6:00 p.m

Cuisine! Cuisine! $50 per person inclusive Come relax and enjoy an evening at Cuisine! Cuisine! for this year's "In Good Taste" benefit dinner. Revel in an evening of wonderful wine , delightful fare and scintillating company to support Larimer County Partners. Exclusive items will be auctioned after dining. For more informa­tion or reservations, call 221-0399.

WORKING WOMAN'S CONFERENCE University Park Holliday Inn October 28, 5:00 p.m. October 29, 8:30 a.m. $10 Thursday only, $75 both days in advance, $95 both days at door The event begins Thursday evening with keynote speaker Joline Godfrey, recently featured in Working Women magazine. The conference continues Friday morn­ing with speaker, Sandra Hirsh. During the day 13 informational sessions will be offered . A special "1Oth Year Celebra­tion ," commences at 4 :00 p.m ., with Suzie Humphreys back for a 2nd year.

JUNIOR LEAGUE FALL FUNDRAISER October 29 & 30 Lincoln Center $5 Boutique admission, Friday $2 Boutique admission, Saturday $30 Brunch/Luncheon Fashion Show Get in the holiday spirit early at this year's Junior League fundraiser at the Lincoln Center. Purchase fun items at our holiday boutique, on display and enjoy either the brunch or luncheon fash­ion show. A raffle will be held for two round-trip airline tickets as the grand prize. Come join the fun.

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•••••••••• By Libby James

The responsibilities of home and family often result in varying work patterns for women. Some take years off to raise their children and return to the workplace full-time when their children are in school. Others work part-time

when their children are small. Some women return to the workforce in a new career while others pick up where they left off before they had a family. Some find a happy solution to work and motherhood by establishing a busi­ness in their homes. Others choose careers that offer some flexibility.

The following women have chosen all of the above. They represent various careers. All have children. Some are in a second ca­reer. Others chose a career as a very young woman and have stuck with it, becoming expert as what they do. All have strong opinions about women and work. Everyone emphasizes the importance of working hard to discover what you most want to do and loving your work.

"Don't be afraid. Self-confidence is of critical importance. Most women can do much more than ·they think they can."

- Mary Kerbel

Twenty-two years ago when Mary Kerbel's youngest daughter completed high school, Mary decided that she

needed something to do. "I just decided I'd like to make draperies for people," she says. "So I looked around for someone to teach me how to do it."

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ing a teacher, so she enrolled in a correspondence course and taught herself. Soon after she announced to her friends that she was in the drapery business, she had work. And it's been that way ever since.

Today she has two full-time seamstresses working for her. Her business is still in her home north of Fort Collins on 1-25 Frontage Road where she and her husband have farmed for many years. He is now retired.

Mary chose the drapery-making "From my first days in business, my business because she had some number one goal has been to know my familiarity with sewing from making customers." clothes for her three daughters. "I thought it would be satisfying to make something that would never be outgrown," she says. She also chose drapery making because she knew it would involve close dealings with people, some­thing she truly enjoys.

Mary figured out early on in her business that the most important thing she could do was to make people happy and proud to live in their homes. She saw a major part of her job as getting to know her customers well enough that she could advise them on the best colors and the most suitable style cov­erings for them. "Sometimes people think they don't know what they want, but after we talk for a while, they usually develop a pretty firm idea of their preferences," she explains.

Mary advises any young woman consid­ering going into business to "find something you truly like." She worked as a telephone operator before she was married and knew she didn't want to return to that kind of work. Often, finding the "work you love" takes time, careful thought and analysis.

"Don't be afraid," Mary says. "Self-confi­dence is of critical importance. Most women can do much more than they think they can. Learn your business well, work hard and don't apologize for yourself. Success will follow."

Because Mary had to learn the business end of what she does by trial and error, she suggests that any young woman going into business for herself take a small business course to avoid unnecessary "on the job" learning.

"I like my work so much I plan to do it from my wheelchair, or with a cane in hand, or whatever it takes," Mary says. In addition to work, she enjoys travel, reading and the theatre.

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- Eva Sue Littleton

Eva Sue Littleton made a radical career change nearly nine years ago when she opened the Satin Filly women's clothing

store with a partner. Why did she leave her position as executive director on the Northern Colorado Council of Camp Fire?

"I majored in fashion and retailing when I was in college, and I decided it was about time I got into the field where I had train­ing," Eva Sue explains. The decision was a good one for her, she says.

Her years in an executive position in Camp Fire gave her management and per­sonnel experience that has served her well in retailing. Her involvement with Camp Fire grew out of her daughters' involvement with the organization and was largely happen­stance. She made a careful and conscious decision to go into retailing.

"From my first days in business, my number one goal has been to know my customers," Eva Sue says. "I also believe it's important to stay current with what's going on in the fashion world, whether I think the styles will be popular with my cus­tomers or not."

Because hers is a small, specialty shop, Eva Sue says that the only way she can compete is with service. "And I try my best do that," she says. She gets lots of feed­back from loyal customers who patronize her because of the service she offers.

When asked what advice she might have for the young professional woman of today, Eva Sue says: "Discover as early as possi­ble what you want to do, and then learn all you can about it. Let me add that the learn­ing never stops. The education plan is never finished if you want to be successful.

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"Learn to roll with the punches. In our highly technical society, nothing is going to remain the same. Learn to adjust to change and to stay flexible and open-minded."

In the years since Eva Sue has owned the Satin Filly, professional women have changed. Nine years ago all professional women wanted to look at for work clothes were black or navy business suits.

"Now only the young gals looking for jobs or entering the workplace for the first time want the black and navy suits. "I say, 'Ok, wear the suit until you realize that you don't have to look like a man every day. Then you can find ways to jazz it up."'

The more experienced professionals who shop with Eva Sue today are into 'soft dress­ing' and feel comfortable looking feminine on the job. Eva Sue says the dress code in the West is more flexible than what is accept­able in the East. "I'd like to see people in this area dress up a bit more," she says.

Despite the progress that has been made, Eva Sue wishes that the marketplace was more open for women to pursue any career of their choosing. She sees that dis­crimination against women is still a reality in the world of work, and it bothers her.

When Eva Sue has time off, she's likely to be found hiking with friends. Early this fall she will hike from the north to the south rim of the Grand Canyon. "It's going to be the highlight of my year," she says.

In 1968, when Jeanne entered the real estate business, women were not well accepted in the field. "I never let the discrimination I saw phase me," says Jeanne. "I worked hard to always keep my sense of humor. Women today are much better accepted."

- A. Jeanne Sprague

0 n January 2, 1993, A. Jeanne Sprague celebrated her 25th anniversary in the real estate business. "I love it as much

as I ever did," she says. She was married and the mother of two young sons in 1961 when she enrolled in Colorado State University to complete a degree in account­ing. When she took an elective course in real estate sales, she knew immediately the career she wanted to pursue. "I took to it like a duck to water," she says.

As she looks back at her years in the

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business, she sees her consistency as the secret of her success. "You must look at what you're doing as a career, never as a part-time job," she says. "You can't do real estate 'a little bit.'

"You must love what you are doing. This is a business that takes lots of energy. It takes someone with a high energy level to succeed."

Jeanne has a strong desire to make sure that people are happy in their homes. She believes that even if you're only going to be in a place for a short time, it's important that you feel good in your environment.

"I can honestly say that I have never looked at a deal as simply a way to make money," she says. "If you like what you do, and you do it well, success follows."

Louise's ultimate wish is that the day will come when women will have the same opportunity as men, given equali­ty in their positions and skills.

To a young woman entering the work force Jeanne says: "Do the best you can. Put your best foot forward."

In 1968, when Jeanne entered the real estate business, women were not well accepted in the field. "I never let the dis­crimination I saw phase me," says Jeanne. "I worked hard to always keep my sense of humor." Jeanne remembers her dad and her grandfather both telling her that if she was going to be in business with men, then she'd have to act like them. "I never did," says Jeanne. "I just made them think I was doing it their way."

Her wish for today's career woman is that she be able to go right to the top - to the presidency of General Motors, or of the United States.

Yet, she suggests that we are still not bringing up our daughters to be willing to pay the price necessary to get to the top. Young women must be motivated to learn, and to keep on learning.

She regrets the reality that sometimes the smartest and most talented women must give up promising careers to have a family. In an ideal world, Jeanne would like to see them be able to do both.

When Louise Sluss's former husband made the decision to go into business for himself, she went along. A Fort

Collins travel agency was on the market, and the business opportunity looked like a good one. "Back then, 25 years ago, my husband was the one who set the goals that made our business successful," Louise says. "I had some office management experience that was helpful, but I wasn't a policy-maker in those early days."

Louise learned many lessons in the years that followed. She learned that the difference between an outstanding employ­ee and an average. "It has been interesting to watch," she says. "The most successful employee will make it his or her business to learn about what they don't know, whether it be history or geography, or the offbeat requirements of a certain airline.

"Most of our clients are referred by other satisfied clients," Louise says. ''They come

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to us because someone here has done more than just take their order."

Louise is pleased that today it is possible to make a decent living in the travel busi­ness. "There was a time," she says, "when salaries were so poor that it was impossible to make ends meet." There have traditionally been more women than men in the travel business, and Louise suggests that low salaries may have been a reason for that.

She credits computers with simplifying the business a great deal. "We used to spend hours on the phone making reserva­tions," she recalls.

Louise's ultimate wish is that the day will come when women will have the same opportunity as men, given equality in their positions and skills.

"Consistency is the most im­portant attribute for becoming successful."

- Lois Schilling

Lois Schilling has had an interest in finance since her school days. Math was a favorite subject. When she graduated

from high school, she went to work in a cleri­cal/bookkeeping position for Don Chapin Company, stockbrokers in Fort Collins.

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41 years and three name changes later, Lois is still with the company, and enjoys the business as much as she ever did.

"I was around when we used to mark up the numbers on a chalk board," Lois says. Boettcher and Company bought out Don Chapin in 1962. Boettcher merged with Kemper in 1985 and in May 1993, she moved with a number of partners to form theFort Collins Paine Webber office. Intent on developing her first job into a career, she took classes whenever she could, and within two years was a registered stockbro­ker. She was sensitive to the fact that there were very few women in thefield, and for that reason she felt she had to try harder. "Consistency is the most important attribute for becoming successful," she says.

"Don't think you must start at the top. Be patient. The things you learn in an entry level job are important and you'll need to know them as your career progresses."

It's easier for women stockbrokers today, Lois believes. Even so, men predominate in the field, and a woman who decides to make selling stocks and bonds a career must be aggressive. "Yes. I mean aggres­sive. Not assertive. Aggressive."

If she could make a change in the world of work that would benefit women, Lois would like to see equal pay for equal work become a reality. "It's not happening," she reports. "That's discouraging. We need to take a long look at the way women are compensated." She notes that for women in sales, equal pay is not an issue. When you are on com­mission, your income reflects your skill, will­ingness to work, and dedication to your job.

Anne believes that the way you present yourself and feel about yourself makes a big difference in the way you are treated as a woman in business. "If you're not doing well, take a look at yourself"

- Anne Beanblossom Foltz

Anne Beanblossom Foltz has been in the women's clothing business for 20 years, and for the last eight has owned

her own shops in Estes Park. The clothing business was a natural for this mother of five. From the time she was in high school in Dixon, Illinois, she modeled and worked in women's clothing, eventually becoming a buyer for a department store. For a time, she worked in advertising for her family's oil and tire businesses, an opportunity to gain valuable business experience.

When she came to Estes Park 20 years ago, she made the decision to work only part-time until all her children were in school. She was hired as manager of a women's clothing store with an out-of-town owner and before long, found herself work­ing full-time plus. A desire to be in business for herself prompted the opening of The Blossom, ladies clothing, and The Beanie, (after Anne's nickname) that does a boom-

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ing business in t-shirts and sweatshirts. Anne loves the challenge and the ever­

changing nature of her business, but says it is a demanding one. She believes her suc­cess is the result of diligence, perseverance, hard work, and a willingness to stay on top of what's happening in her field.

Even though Anne's shops are in a resort area, she has paid so much attention to giv­ing personal service that second generation shoppers are now coming to her. Summer residents and visitors from across the state who come to Estes Park each year shop with Anne. She remembers them and asks about their families. "Shopping is a pleasure and my goal is to have people enjoy them­selves while they are in my shops.

"My business is prayed over daily," she says. 'The Lord has provided, and I must be a good steward. He never gives me more than I can handle. In return, I share the benefits with others."

A strong faith must be combined with hard work, according to Anne . She sug­gests that young women considering any career should make sure to research it carefully and have a definite goal in mind before making a commitment. "You'll never make it without a well thoughtout business plan that extends for at least a three-year period, " she says . "The other critical requirement is enough operating capital.

"Location, location, location," Anne says when asked about the most important fac­tor to consider when opening a business. She took the plunge and established her shops in Stanley Village, a couple of blocks away from the main shopping area, when it was in the early stages of development.

"My brother came to visit and had serious doubts about my choice of location," Anne says. But she stood firm, convinced her decision was a good one, and the years have proved her right.

Anne believes that the way you present yourself and feel about yourself makes a big difference in the way you are treated as a woman in business. "If you're not doing well, take a look at yourself," she says. She concedes that women in the corporate world may have a more difficult time than women in retailing.

"We're commanded to love one another," Anne says. "If everyone obeyed that simple rule , the world and the workplace would operate much more smoothly. I'd encour­age people to put themselves in the shoes of the other person before they react in a situation. 'Love your neighbor as yourself' has great meaning for me."

These women work for the love of what they do. All have worked long and hard enough that they could retire in comfort. But they made a different choice. In doing so they remain vital , interested in life and other people, and serve as examples for young women making decisions about work and family and entering their first "career" jobs.

Libby James has a "composite" career as a freelance writer and teacher and has fun with both.

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hat keeps a working make women (and men) more active, formational, spiritual, and physical. woman healthy these energetic productive, and focused. The effects of even the strongest of days? With work and ca- Many factors influence an individu- stressors can be lessened with the reers taking such a major al's stress "barometer:" personality, right kind of support. Family, friends, role in women's lives, physical fitness, mental health, living co-workers, health-care providers, health for women has be- conditions, economic status, maturi- spriritual and informational agencies

come an issue closely related to the ty, and support from others. can help you cope. Choose support workplace. In order to maintain opti- Managing stress at an individual that is appropriate and a positive in-mum health, women must consider level of comfort is a key element in fluence on your needs. the effects of sometimes over- maintaining good health. Dr. • Use direct stress management whelming schedules, psychological Christian Hageseth offers some tips techniques such as biofeedback, stress, physical demands, and envi- on consciously managing stress in meditation, self-awareness pro-ronmental hazards resulting from your life: grams, and regular exercise. Deep work. • Identify the sources of stress in breathing can help you feel calmer

In 1890, 1 out of 20 women in the your life. Remember sometimes your at any moment. Slow, deep breaths U.S. worked outside the home. A mind fools you- ask yourself, what exhaled through the mouth can century later, 2 out of every 3 women pressures are from your environment release tension in your body. Try are active in the work force. Not • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • this a few times in a row until only are women experiencing you relax. And, laugh a little, now what have been traditional says Dr. Hageseth. "Cultivate a "male" health problems from owever, stress can be a positive, upbeat sense of working, but also some "female" health-enhancer if it is humor. Humor can often pro-problems directly related to gen- vide immediate relief for a der. What are these problems consciously kept at a tense situation."

facing women in the workforce, manageable level. It can make and what can they do to stay PREGNANCY AND healthy? WOinen (and Jnen) 1nore THE WORKING WOMAN

Because many working women have delayed pregnan­cy until their mid or late thirties, special problems have arisen from this delay. Karol Krakauer, Certified Nurse Midwife at the

STRESS AS FACTOR Stress is probably the #1 fac-

active, energetic productive, and focused.

••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• tor in increasing women's health problems. Excessive stress can cause changes in the body, including increased muscle tension, faster breathing, more rapid heartbeat, and increased blood pressure. When stress continues for long periods of time, it often pro­duces physical and emotional prob­lems such as fatigue, insomnia, neck and lower back pain, ulcers, and heart disease.

Too much stress can bring on headaches, exhaustion, weight gain, changes in eating habits, poor diges­tion, and a decrease in coping abili­ties. Excessive stress can break down the body's immune function, thereby lowering resistance to dis­eases. However, stress can be a health-enhancer if it is consciously kept at a manageable level. It can

and what pressures are you putting on yourself? Are you trying to be su­perwoman? Be realistic with your personal and professional goals on a daily basis. • Deal with the sources that you have identified as stressors-ask yourself, which situations can be avoided or eliminated? Protect yourself from unnecessary stressors. Prioritize. Let unnecessary tasks wait. Ask for help, from co-workers, from relatives, and friends. Learn how to communicate what you really need. "Don't deny anger; channel it into productivity," Hageseth adds. • Develop and use your own support systems-support comes in many forms: emotional, financial, in-

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Fort Collins Women's Clinic, ob­serves that many of the "working woman" problems are related to the ability to become pregnant-de­creased fertility, miscarriage, pre-ex­isting health problems, and an in­creased risk in genetic birth defects.

"Because women are spending more time up front on careers and waiting to have a baby, these prob­lems seem to occur more often. Dis­eases like endometriosis, which interferes with fertility, gets worse the longer you wait to get pregnant. There are just simply more physical things that get in the way of getting pregnant the more you wait," Karol, a 25-year practitioner of women's health care, comments.

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Pregnancy can add many new stresses to a working woman's life. Many pregnant women experience physical changes such as nausea, fatigue, swelling, and backache, along with mood swings resulting from shifts in hormone levels. Emotional changes that come in anticipation of the birth and the responsibilities of parenthood, as well as financial changes can cause additional stress. Many women won­der about their ability to work during and immediately after the pregnan­cy. Although most healthy women can work up to the time labor begins, and resume working several weeks after giving birth, some women have pregnancy-related dis­abilities that prevent them from working.

"You have to change your response, your lifestyle, to find time for yourself. You must choose an exercise activity that pleases you, and do it REGU­LARLY, because sporadic exercise doesn't benefit you at all. You must make healthy choices in food - low fat, low protein, high carbohydrate diets."

Rahe hasn't noted specific work­related problems, but has a general sense of how health and fitness affect working women.

"When we work with corporations, we see a difference in women and men that test and then join in on the program. Cardiovascular results, flexibility, and all around fitness in­creases," she says.

Some working women are just "unfit", Rahe believes, because they are juggling roles of wife, mother, and career, and don't make their health and fitness a priority. Sometimes other things have to be put into the background in order to keep fit.

Rahe has observed that women tend to make better choices than men about their health. They tend to have a healthy self-image, based on more self-esteem and a feeling of controlling their own destiny. This

However, women today • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • are also benefitting from advances made in the management of pregnan­cy, especially for women over 35. A healthy woman over 35 who follows recommended health care is actually more likely to have a healthy pregnancy and baby. Regular check­ups, well-balanced eating, adequate rest and sleep, and extra help with house­hold activities are the best ways a pregnant woman can stay healthy.

PREVENTIVE HEALTH CARE FOR WOMEN

... women today are also benefitting froJn advances

made in the managetnent of pregnancy, especially for

women over 35. A healthy wotnan over 35 who follows reco1n1nended health care is

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and baby.

Preventive health care • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • makes the difference in working elevated self-image leads women to women's lives, according to Laura incorporate better choices for mental Rahe, Exercise Physiologist at and physical health. Women generai-Lifelab. Health and fitness must be ly eat healthier and exercise more on the priority, Rahe says, for keeping a regular basis, whereas men tend to optimum health. Dr. Hageseth adds use seasonal sports in excess and that just finding time to relax and then let it go till the next season. have time to yourself is also critical. Lifestyle fitness is what really makes

"If we wait for time to show up, it a difference in overall health, Rahe just doesn't happen," Rahe believes. adds.

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CHOICES FOR HEALTH AND FITNESS

According to a recent study from Kenneth Cooper Aerobic Fitness Clinic in Dallas, Texas, even lesser amounts of exercise are beneficial. In an All-Cause Mortality research pro­ject (asking the questions, "How long are people living?", "How are they dying", and "What lifestyles are con­tributing?"), it was determined that three 1 0-minute bouts of exercise a day were just as beneficial as one 30-minute one. Also, even a 50% use of maximal heart rate during exercise (instead of the usual recom­mended 60-80%) will give increased health benefits.

Women can make exercise choic­es that don't overextend their time committment. The lunch hour, for instance, may be a perfect time to take a 30 minute walk. Women don't have to choose between eating and exercise. At morning break time a light snack can be eaten, then a short walk at noon, followed by another light snack before going back to work.

Gynecologist Dr. Norma Stiglich, offers this advice: "Be good to your­self. Set aside those three hours a

week to work out. If you take 3 or 4, 30 - 45 minute workouts each week you will be surprised how well you feel. You will notice a change in body weight and shape - to the good! There really is no substitute for con­sistent exercise."

Pat Kendall, Ph.D, nutritionist with

oz. serving of chicken or turkey (about a deck of cards size) can enhance and balance your meal. Sweets can be eaten in moderation, and are better eaten after a meal, because of the tendency to elevate the blood sugar quickly and then cause a severe drop in it. Fresh fruits

••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• .1.1 '\/ou have to change your response, your

.L lifestyle, to find ti1ne for yourself You 1nust choose an exercise activity that pleases

you, and do it REGULARLY, because sporadic exercise doesn't benefit you at all. You must

1nake healthy choices in food - low fat, low protein, high carbohydrate diets."

-Laura Rahe ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Colorado State Extension Service says, "Good choices in food include high carbohydrates, such as baked potatoes, pastas, breads, cereals, bagels, fruits and vegetables-food for fueling muscles." These are espe­cially good foods to eat before exer­cise. Low protein foods include a 3-4

and vegetables always make quick to eat, tasty snacks for in-between times.

Working women must also contend with work environments that may not allow for or encourage fitness and health from their employees. In that case, it is difficult to incorporate exer-

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cise and eating routines into the workday. Then women must some­how work those priorities into their early morning or late evening activi­ties, sometimes a much harder chal­lenge, especially with childcare responsibilities, but the rewards of a consistent program are well worth the time spent.

WORK RELATED HAZARDS Exposure to toxic substances such

as chemicals, metals, radiation, or anesthetic gases can cause various health problems in working women. Heavy metals such as lead and mer­cury can cause miscarriage or birth defects for pregnant women, or other long term effects. Lead poisoning is highest in those industries involving battery manufacturing, painting, printing, ceramics, glass, and pottery glazing. Mercury vapors can be inhaled in the work environment of dentists, dental hygienists, and labo­ratory workers. Radiation exposure from x-rays can cause cancer, genet­ic damage, miscarriage, and other problems. Controversy continues over the effects of radiation from VDTs (computer video display termi­nals). VDT exposure has been sus­pected to cause birth defects in preg­nant women and reproductive failure, however no firm conclusions have been made. Heavy VDT use can also result in eye strain, back and neck pain, dull headaches, tension and irritability.

Women can counteract the effects of workplace hazards by taking fre­quent work breaks and through better workplace design. Often women spend hours without moving from their chairs, leading to tense muscles and poor circulation. Chairs that provide support for the lower back, indirect lighting, and exercise breaks every hour or two are recommended, espe­cially for VDT users. Between breaks, women can shrug their shoulders, roll their heads, and flex their feet. Women exposed to chemical hazards should check with their medical pro­fessional if they develop any symp­toms of toxic substance exposure.

Mary Herrick is a freelance writer liv­ing in Fort Collins who has an avid interest in health issues and nutrition.

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HISTORY

The Lady In The Man'~lorld

Sooner or later when you talk about the very early history of Fort Coll ins, you are going to run across a character who seems to be the symbol of everything that repre­sented the foundations of the city. Not a rough and tumble mountain man or a tall and stern army colonel. Our character is Elizabeth Hickok Robbins Stone - "Auntie Stone,' and she didn't even get working in Fort Collins until after most people have retired.

Auntie Stone's life spanned the entire 19th Century . She was born in 1801 in Connecticut. By 1829, she and her hus­band moved to St. Louis, the flourishing center of the western fur trade. At age 51 she was widowed with eight children.

In 1864 she and her second husband heard that the army was moving to a new site downstream from Laporte , and they received permission to build a cabin at the new military reservation and run a boarding house for the officers. The family arrived in the fall to set up their business. She was 63 years old.

In many ways Auntie Stone's little cabin was the social center for the entire Poudre Valley. She seemed like a symbol for

everything that the struggling settlers were trying to achieve . Younger men and women , who would grow disgusted with how hard their lives were, would look at 53-year-old Auntie Stone and try harder.

Her cabin was built on the corner of Jefferson and Linden , near the fort. She ran her boarding house, cooked for the officers and was loved and admired by everybody. Though her second husband died in 1866, she had a friendly, happy disposition and went right on raising her children , caring for a growing number of grandchildren and cooking for the soldiers.

In 1866, Auntie Stone went into partner­ship with Henry Clay Petersen, the gun­smith at the fort. Together they built a mill to grind flour and a brick kiln. The flour mill has passed through many owners since that time, but it still continues as a mill and qualifies as the oldest business in Fort Collins. The original stone foundation and much of the building is still there on the river . Today, 126 years later, it is called Ranchway Feeds.

Auntie Stone continued to run a boarding house and restaurant even after the fort closed. By 1873, when the town got started in earnest, Auntie Stone moved the cabin to the corner of Mountain and Mason and renamed it the Agricultural Hotel. She went right on running her businesses and cook­ing for guests even though she was now 72 years old.

This active business woman finally retired , sort of , in 1885. But by now she was truly the belle of the ball. Over the last two decades of her life , the whole town

found reasons to celebrate her birthdays and consid­ered them to be more impor­tant than even the town 's birthday. Widely known as "Auntie" from Julesburg to the Green River she was one of the most respected women in the West.

In December of 1895, this great lady died. On the day of her funeral , the bell in the tower of city hall was rung 94 times to celebrate her years and her passing. An age had ended and the city felt poorer for it.

The cabin that Auntie Stone built in 1864 sat on the Mason Street lot for

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some time. It was remodeled by a family several times. Eventually the cabin became a paint shop. It was also a little run down and was nearly demolished. In 1908 the newly organized Pioneer Women of the Cache La Poudre recognized the building for what it was - the only remaining au­thentic building from the time of the Fort in 1864. They raised $150 and saved the cabin from destruction. Finally, in 1959, the cabin was moved to library park. It was renovated and furnished with items from Auntie Stone's time.

The cabin was moved one last time in 1975 to its present location in Pioneer Plaza at the Fort Collins Museum where you can tour it everyday except Monday. The cabin survived 128 years and is pre­served in the memory of Elizabeth Stone, Fort Collins' remarkable, first professional woman.

TIDBITS OF NEWS

By The lfay In order to provide improved services for

its customers, the Lincoln Center is open­ing a Box Office and Theatre Gift Shop in the Foothills Fashion Mall, just east of Foley's Department Store. Fall hours are noon to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and Sundays, noon to 5:00 p.m.

The space for the store was donated by the Foothills Fashion Mall and renovation costs were donated by the Lincoln Center Birthday Ball.

Patrons may purchase tickets for any events at this off-site outlet for the Center's main box office. A $1 service charge will be added to the total price of all ticket orders to fund on-going costs of operating the tick­et outlet.

The store will also offer T-shirts, sweat shirts , buttons , key-chains , mugs and posters from some of Broadway's biggest musicals including "Phantom of the Opera," "Miss Saigon ," "Les Miserables," "City of Angels" and more.

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UP CLOSE

Ellen Zibell Occupation: Executive Director, Downtown Business Association Born: Kansas City, MO. Age: 29 and holding In Fort Collins: 2 years

Education: B.A. Journalism and Marketing How do you like your job? I wish I had ten hands and feet. The potential for down­town Fort Collins is so incredible that I want to do it all right now. Is there anything about it you don't like? I'm a people person and I like happy out­comes. In this job its almost impossible to keep from annoying somebody, no matter what you do. Last book you read? Pelican Brief, by John Grisham The most important book you ever read? The correct answer is The Bible, but if you print that everyone will think its just a put­on. But it happens to be true. My early life was spent in a very close-knit family and my folks were careful to make sure I had a strong understanding of the spiritual world. Does that make them your most im­portant people? Of course, now I have my husband Ted, and I'm devoted to him. But for all-around, top-notch people, you just can't beat my folks. What would you like people to think about you? That I'm a straight shooter. I can't stand pretense .. . ! don't operate that way. What do you like to do? I like to cook, whenever I have the time. I love the renno­vation we're doing on our old house, and I'm a rollerblading nut. Is that why you rollerblade around town during promotions? Partly . And also so I'm easy to find. People just say, "Look for the seven-foot blond on rollerblades. " Your favorite memory? Making blueberry cobblers with my grandma. Your worst day? Trying to find a job in Fort Collins. Your best advice: Rule #1. Don't sweat the small stuff. Rule #2. Everything is small stuff. Parting shot? If you really dig into this city and make it your own, its the best place to live in the whole world.

Phil Walker is a Fort Collins native who has an avid interest in what is happening in the city today and a keen interest in our histori­cal past.

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By Carol Ann Hixon

usic, the art of the muses, thrives in Fort Collins with opportunities galore for tots to teenagers and beyond. In conversations with local teachers and schools , I

learned that choices abound for vocal, instrumental, and performing opportunities , generally beginning with tots as young as three.

The eight contacts shared enthu­siasm for the importance of music as a foundation for much of life. Piano teacher Jeannine Green sees music as "one of life's most precious bal­ances" noting that "music can be in­troduced at an early age .. . perhaps even before birth ." Larry Neal, owner of Seven Oaks Academy considers music a "fundamental building block for learning, and central to the acad­emic program."

When should a child begin music instruction? And what should that be? Mountain Center Music director Cathy Byrne offers "Musical Twos" for children who are 1-1 /2 to 3 years and their parents, providing age­appropriate singing and movement. Cathy's advice: Start musical expeh­ences with infants , sing to them,

move with them and learn to capitalize on the body 's inner rhythm - such as a heartbeat. Jeannine adds, "encourage pre-schoolers to

. . . I smg, s1ng , s1ng .. . . give exposure to rhythm sticks , bells, tam -bourines ... Visit the music section of your local library."

Most instruc­tors use the

term "age-appropriate" to discuss when to begin "lessons" and what activities to expect. But opinions on the definition vary. Laurie Cologne of Preferred Music School starts most piano students at 5 because they are receptive and excited about learning to play. Darlene Schnorr, who in­structs piano and organ , finds sec­ond graders to be excellent begin­ners - they read and have the maturity to succeed. All acknowledge that determining when to start a child with formal music training must be based upon the individual though guidelines exist for the "norm."

At Seven Oaks, which offers , in addition to the regular daytime pro­gram, before and after school activi­ties for children through grade six, the music program has two compo­nents: the curriculum in which all children receive training in rhythm , meter, pitch, tempo, and notation taught by music educator Lorna Floyd; and optional individual lessons in piano , woodwinds, and singing . Floyd believes that all kids come with the potential for being successful in music. Early exposure increases the likelihood of reaching the potential. She does considerable singing , accompanying tots with a nylon string guitar to avoid over­whelming small voices. Kids stop and listen to the guitar if its too loud.

Ruth Engle Lamer's youngest be­ginning violinist at the age of three plays a 16th-sized vio lin. Following the philosophy that anyone can be taught to play the violin , Ruth teach­es with the Suzuki method. Suzuki is based on the mother-tongue theory. You learn to speak . .. your mother tongue .. . before you read . Likewise, you can learn to play music before you read music . Requi re­ments to enroll in Ruth 's (or any

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other) Suzuki program? Interest and commit­ment from both parent and child. A parent

attends every lesson with the

child, taking notes because the

parent is the tutor for the daily practice sessions.

Students have private weekly lessons plus several group lessons each month. How often do students practice? Dr. Suzuki says, "You only practice on the days that you eat."

The philosophy of education pri­vate elementary Oakwood School , is based on a child's innate desire to learn and the staff encourages chil­dren to learn at thei r own rate. In keeping with that, Phyllis Smith, music instructor and teacher for the younger students , offers an after school orchestra for elementary aged students. Two groups, beginner and advanced will be available both for the 75 Oakwood students and for students from other schools. During the school day , Oakwood offers traditional opportun ities for students to study and use the elements of music.

While determining when to start music training needn't be a problem, selecting the appropriate instrument can be. Obvious ly, interest on the pa rt of the student is pa ramount. Currently, an oft-selected instrument is the saxophone . Ron Bowen , Poudre R-1 music teacher, suggests that part of the choice may be MTV inspired - if the re's an instrument with a vocal group it's likely to be a sax. Floyd adds that a reason for the

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choice could be the saxophone pro­vides the most immediate success with its closed holes, making it easier to control.

Instrument choices in Poudre R-1 are made during the summer prior to seventh grade, when students ex­plore an instrument through the six week summer music program, offered free of charge. Junior and senior high instructors help students select instruments based upon stu­dent interest and the needs of each school's bands and orchestras. Important to note: Smaller instru­ments are rented from local busi­nesses for $15 to $25 per month while the large instruments (tuba, bass, timpani) are provided by the school with the student taking care of repair and cleaning. The summer program instructors assume the stu­dent is at ground zero with the instru­ment and focus on building a founda­tion. Also available is a program for advanced students, grades 8 through 12, costing $15.

As to choice, Schnorr feels every­one should learn to play some instru­ment and the piano is a good place to start. As a solo instrument the piano provides the player with hours of en­tertainment long after marching band and symphonies are a thing of the past. Green also agrees that starting with piano is excellent; allow a three year period with that, and then, if the student is interested, venture to other instruments. Advantages of piano: students become better readers and have discipline, respect, and appreci­ation for the arts.

However, sometimes kids want to play an instrument not selected by others- like the accordion. Preferred Music offers accordion classes and the opportunity to play in an accordion band of 7 to 19 year olds.

The instrument of choice could be voice. Cathy Byrne, "Mrs. B." to her students , designed the Mountain Center Music program to emphasize the development of musical skills. The curriculum includes singing , nursery rhymes, songs from other cultures, American folk music, and creating songs . For slightly older singers, most Poudre R-1 elemen­tary schools have choirs. Academies and private voice opportunities are myriad.

Of course, Poudre R-1 offers gen­eral music training to all students from kindergarten through seventh grade. After that , students elect to specialize in the various vocal and instrumental groups at the schools.

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Elementary teachers expose stu­dents to all elements of music , demonstrating the relationship of music to life. Ron notes that activi­ties address two main goals: developing individual appreciation of

skills learned in one field apply to another. Karen says that "everyone

has a strength somewhere" in the arts and participating in many forms reinforces that strength. The Academy which caters to all ages 3 to

music and learning to work together as a musical

adult, has a low attrition rate. Older members men­tor younger ones and teachers get to know the

team to accomplish a common goal - per­formance in bands , orchestras, choirs.

experiences with infants, sing to them, move with them and learn to

The integration of music with other arts and disciplines and the oppor­tunity to perform are emphasized at the Colorado Academy for the Arts and the Carousel Conservatory.

kids, many of whom are enrolled in more than one activity to explore all possibilities. capitalize on the

body's inner rhythm - such

Carousel Conser-vatory, the edu­cational branch of Carousel Dinner Theatre, is in its sec­ond year of a sum­

mer program that will Academy director Karen Lesser notes that, while the Academy may be best known for its singing and dancing troupes, an extensive drama program rounds off their phi­losophy that the performing arts are integrated. Be it dance, drama, singing, or playing an instrument,

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All of the teachers contacted pro­vide some type of performance as a reward for the commitment. Several groups perform at Lincoln Center. Others hold recitals in their home studios or in other facilities. The key is performing for an audience and that may be in auditions or contests as well as standard settings.

For the record , training in voice , instrument, dance, or drama usually occurs in 30 minute sessions for younger children and 45 to 60 min­utes for older ones depending upon the activity. Of course , summer camps and workshops have different schedules. The cost breakdown varies. Charges seem to start near $4.50 per half hour for the youngest movement groups to $15 per half hour for private instrumental lessons.

Whatever the cost, the training is an investment in children 's futures . I'm convinced, along with those inter­viewed that music and performing provide a foundation for much of life.

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Looking for a new experience on your next trip to Hawaii? These two islands remain the least touristed of Hawaii's major islands. They're served by reg­

ular inter-island flights and have hotels and car rentals , but you won't find any freeways, stoplights, shopping centers or supermarkets. Day trips from neighbor is­lands can let you sample the pleasures of Lanai and Molokai, but to get to a real feel for the easy pace of life you'll need a few days or more. This will give you time to explore little-traveled jeep tracks and empty beaches, to snorkel in rocky coves filled with a rainbow of reef fish , and to hike through misty rain forests.

Lanai , only yesterday was billed as the Pineapple Island. Owned almost entirely by Dole Food Company it was the world 's largest pineapple plantation. Today, Lanai still belongs to Dole's par­ent company but the island has blos­somed as the Fiftieth State 's newest vacation playground .

Two world class hotels have opened -the 1 02-room Lodge at Koele in Lanai's cool, misty highlands and the 250-room Manele Bay Hotel overlooking its most beautiful beach, Hulopoe. A top-rated golf course designed by Greg Norman has debuted to rave reviews, and is already ranking on national top ten lists . This lush , par seventy-two course tra­verses high island plateaus down through wooded ravines.

What really sets Lanai apart is its re­markable sense of seclusion and privacy. From check-in at tiny Lanai Airport to shared guest privileges at the hotels, its an experience that bumped the old "Pineapple Island" nickname aside in fa­vor of: Hawaii's "Private Island."

By Judy Varco, TraveiWorld

To truly appreciate Lanai: 1. Hang out at crescent-shaped Hulopoe Beach, where snorkeling is fine and dol­phins often put on a private circus just a hundred yards offshore. 2. Take four-wheel adventure drives to Shipwreck Beach to see several aban­doned vessels, to the utterly isolated Lopa Beach, the ultimate fantasy cove with great views of Maui, or take a day jeep trip across the island to remote Polihua Beach. Your reward: Lanai's longest and widest beach, probably all to yourself. 3. Stop in at Club Lanai where hourly fer­ries bring day guests from neighbor is­land, Maui. 4. Explore the pineapple fields to find the weird red Lava formations at Garden of the Gods. 5. Tee off at the Greg Norman golf course, or practice on the 18-hole execu­tive putting green. 6. See Lanai up close by bicycle or horseback. Or hike the Munno Trail up to the island's highest elevation, 3370 feet to view all five neighbor islands. 7 . Linger over every fabulous meal at Koele and Manele.

Molokai , the "Friendly Island," is 260 square miles of sheer natural beauty . There are awesome sea cliffs that rise more than 3000 feet above the windward coastline, ancient fish ponds along the southern shore, a tropical rain forest har­boring rare birds and plants, a lush valley in the east end, and the sad ghosts of the past which haunt a beautiful peninsula called Kalaupapa where the ocean and 1600 foot high cliffs serve as natural bar­riers, completely isolating the former set­tlement for Leprosy patients from the rest of the island. Kaulaupapa was declared a

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To experience Molokai relaxation: 1. Experience the daylong Molokai Mule Ride along a cliff-hugging trail that has 26 switchbacks and descends 1600 feet to the Kalaupapa Penninsula. 2. Walk around the hill at the south end of Kaluakoi 's Kepuhi Beach to behold one of Hawaii's most picture perfect beaches. 3. Lunch with a giraffe at the Molokai Ranch Wildlife Park, a one-square mile slice of the Serengeti that's also home to zebra, deer, and more. 4. Follow the coast to the east end 's sparkling-green Halawa Valley and hike the rain-forested trail to Moaula Falls , Hawaii 's longest waterfall. 5. Explore an ancient heiau (temple) or fishpool left by early Polynesians. 6. Watch surfers and toast the sunset from the Kaluakoi 's oceanfront patio­lounge; from November to April, whales frequent the waters.

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Sister Mary Alice Murphy Since childhood she "wanted to make a difference for people who did not have it so good; to make it possible for those who have, to help those who do not have."

By Sandra Cowan

ister Mary Alice Murphy, direc­tor of CARE Housing, Inc., is a loving individual who knew since childhood that she "want­ed to make a difference for peo­ple who did not have it so good;

to make it possible for those who have, to help those who do not have."

And indeed she has. In just over a year, she has raised more than $600,000 for CARE Housing, a non­profit board committed to build afford­able housing in Larimer County. Af­fordable housing means that people below the median income (per HUD, in Fort Collins $38,000 for a family of four) spend 30 percent of their income for housing. "We find that people with lower salaries tend to disproportion­ately spend more for housing than any of the other necessities of life." Even though the $2,000,000 housing pro­jects will build about 40 two- and three-bedroom housing units, there are 2,000 families in Fort Collins and 2,000 in Loveland waiting for housing . Each of the initial two-phase projects will build 20 rental units. "Forty homes to house 4,000 people looks like a drop in the bucket, but we want to establish a way that private/public monies can be used so that we and other groups will be able to get hous­ing built," says Mary Alice .

Sister Mary Alice Murphy, 62, born in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada, the oldest of five children, knew she always wanted to work with the poor. She learned about people from her father, a salesman, and her mother, a hairdresser, before she retired to full­time motherhood. After graduating from high school Mary Alice left to pur­sue her desire to help people. She attended Victory Noll Junior College in Huntington, Indiana, graduated with a B.S . degree from Sienna Heights College in Adrian , Michigan, and re­ceived her M.S.W. from Denver Uni­versity.

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After completing her education, she worked for the Denver Catholic Community Services doing social and community work in different churches, where she organized volunteers .around such issues as food stamps, 'low income families, housing, or emer­gency needs. She showed people how they could help themselves.

In 1983, Mary Alice came to Fort Collins to assume the position of di­rector for the Catholic Community Services Northern. She took over the existing services of the elderly out­reach program and senior chuck­wagon. She recalls the time when a board member investigated whether a meal-site program was needed for low income people and he was told there were no poor people in Fort Collins.

Mary Alice saw other problems that were becoming prevalent. Food pantries were in great demand. With only $300 she started a meal program for low-income individuals . The first three months people were fed from food discarded by supermarkets . Eventually, the Food Distribution Center was started . She also began the Job Bank and the hot meal pro­gram from St. Joseph Church. And because she is the type of person she is, she readily credits the many people who cooperated and helped see these projects through.

When she saw a need for those who could not pay rent or utility bills, Emergency Assistance was started. She says, if you can help people then, you can prevent homelessness . "Sometimes people need temporary help until they can get back on their feet." As the need became apparent for short-term housing , The Mission was established . For several years the shelter was in donated older buildings until The Mission building was com­plete. Mary Alice adds that funding for The Mission came in from numerous sources. The Community Development

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Block grant ...... .. (CDBG) gave $50,000. The rest came from local foundations and donations and two substantial gifts: a local woman gave $100,000, and through a bequest for the homeless, the Arch Diocese from Denver gave the Catholic Community Services Northern $1 06,000 to be used specifi­cally for the homeless. The total cost was $776,000. "We came in under bid, which was unheard of. In two years we paid off the entire amount for the build­ing. However, ongoing monies are needed continually for staff and main­tenance."

After completion of The Mission, Mary Alice took on a management position with the Victory Noll Sisters, a nationwide sisterhood . She also worked with several churches on so­cial concern issues, emergency assis­tance, and housing. While working on the economic forum for housing, she noticed that the housing situation was becoming critical. A recommendation was made that she organize CARE Housing.

To get seed money for the housing project, Mary Alice sells designer CARE pins. "They are concrete, tangible ways people can do something to help a problem that looks unsolvable." The goal was to clear $10,000 in a year. She has almost doubled that in little more than a year by bringing in $19,000 clear. She credits "her little ambassadors" from all over the country with the great volume of sales from the pins.

They are so attractive that she sold $200 worth of pins on her two-week vacation . The pins are designed and made by three artists. Lucinda, the original design jeweler was on the board for the homeless in Portland , Maine and wanted to combine her jew­elry-making talents with a cause that would make a difference.

Mary Alice seems to attract people who want to help. "Projects like hous-

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ing are not something that one person can do. What I am good at is orches­trating the talents of other people . It isn't me. It's all those other folks . That's not being humble. That's being truthful. What if that woman had not come forth with the $100,000 to get us started. She was a key person."

When she is not working , she likes to swim , read, bike on the trails , and watch good movies. She likes to pray, which helps her "live a life of faith ." Sister Mary Alice is fulfilling her calling by being the bridge to help those who have, help those who do not. "If you only work with the poor, you are handi­capped because you don't have the resources necessary to help them. They have a lot of those resources internally, but they also need help ... to help themselves. That is a delicate bal­ance. The poor have a lot to give to the rest of us. People who possess more are willing to help if they know their money will be well spent and the cause is worthwhile.

"I hope what I've done is let people know they can make an impact, too . These good works projects are not a one-person effort. The Mission wasn 't, and the housing isn 't either. " Mary Alice tries to live the mission statement of the Victory Noll Sisters, which is to help the poor and oppressed in a non­institutional way. "We work in different ways , to challenge the system. We tend not to be system people." A friend describes Mary Alice as a hedge sister, a term taken from Ireland where priests had to use stone hedges as class­rooms to teach reading and writing because public schools were illegal to use. "It is doing things in out-of-the­way places with different means."

Sister Mary Alice is influenced very much by the teachings and person of her mentor, Jesus Christ. "I've been blessed with wonderful people to work with especially in Fort Collins. It's not hard to create beautiful music when you have a great orchestra. One per­son on her horn can only go so far ." The contributions that Sister Mary Alice has put forth toward orchestrating The Mission , Emergency Assistence, low­income housing, and CARE Housing, Inc. have definitely made a difference in Fort Collins. Style salutes you , Sister Mary Alice!

Sandra Cowan is a free lance writer living in Fort Collins and is a fre-quent contributor to Style Magazine.

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