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Style Magazine

Spring 1994
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LIVING THE BEAUTIFUL LIFE
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KIDSWORLD -
Spring is blooming . .. Pg 30
ETIQUETTE AND SOCIAL SAVVY
Social graces at an early age.
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ABOUT TOWN
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EVENTS CALENDAR
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ENTERTAINING IN STYLEEUROPEAN COFFEE TRADITIONS CATCHING ON
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ARTSTYLE
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A LA CARTE
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DINING OUT- THE ARMADILLO RESTAURANT
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TRAVEL TIPS- EUROPE 94 ... THE YEAR TO GO!
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MEET STYLE'S MODELS
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PUBLISHER'S LETTER
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Meet The Models
Spring is in the air ...
JoAnn Skillman Caddoo: Owner of United Colors of Benetton in the
Foothills Fashion Mall, wife of Skip and mother of Lindsey, 22 months, and
Daniel , 5 months. JoAnn enjoys skiing, bicycling, reading and playing with
her children . "This was truly a great learning experience! What I really
enjoyed was meeting the other models and working with Lydia and her staff.
This takes a lot of creativity and organization. It was fun to watch the experts
in action!"
Sandra Holter: Co-owner and manager of Carousel Dinner Theatre and
Glamourage Salon. Sandra enjoys showing 4-H cattle, traveling, arts, crafts,
and shopping. "I had a great time modeling for Lydia 's Style Magazine. I love
clothes and fashion. Because of this opportunity I got to see another side of
the fashion and advertising industry. It was a nice chance to be pampered by
a make-up artist and hair stylist other than myself. Thank you very much for
inviting me to participate in the spring issue."
Vandi Holter: Co-owner and producer of Carousel Dinner Theatre. Vandi, in
her leisure hours, stays busy with home decorating, traveling, cross country
skiing , playing and training her dog, Sandy, and especially, theatre. "The
experience was fantastic. I especially enjoyed meeting the Style people along
the way (retailers, stylists, other models}. And I would say being the center of
attention during the process was a real treat! Getting to know Lydia and her
staff better was most memorable. Lydia's professional approach, and personal
involvement made the experience a success! Thank you for the opportunity."
Charlotte Odau: Plastics entrepreneur, and mother of Carlie, 19, and Jason,
19. Charlotte plays golf and tennis, and enjoys skiing, fishing and reading.
"What a thrill, from the moment my alarm didn't go off until the final smile and
quick change. The whole day was exciting, the clothes beautiful, and meeting
interesting new people was fun. Lydia herself is extremely charming and paid
attention to every detail. She put everyone at ease. It's a chance in a million
to be a model for a day and a lot more fun than plastics. Thanks to you all."
Betty Skillman: Co-owner of Skillman Photography, wife of Tom and mother of 3 grown children Tom , JoAnn and Bob. Betty enjoys family, friends,
grandchildren, golf and entertaining . "I thoroughly enjoyed the entire day! It
was great fun seeing how the different outfits went together with the clever
props. For me, it was a total change of how I see the camera. I was in front
of it, instead of "behind the scenes!"
Sally Weisser: Accountant, wife of Jim and mother of
Kimberly, 12, and Stacey, 10. Sally's leisure hours include gardening and
horseback riding . "I enjoyed trying on all the different clothes, especially
when they came to me, and I did not have to go to them. I felt honored to be
asked and enjoyed working with Lydia and all the models. It was enjoyable to
work in a different media than I have been accustomed to in the past."
T
he return of spring heralds the arrival of all
things fresh and new. The snow has melted. The chill is gone. And in its place comes
the promise of unlimited possibilities. For
many, those possibilities include striving for a
better balance between work and personal
life. And, along this line, our feature, Living the
Beautiful Life, offers great ideas on slowing
down just a bit and adding a little more elegance, beauty and joy to every day living.
What could be more luxurious and soothing
than a relaxing scented bath? In The Scented
Bath, read up on the latest trends and products to make this ritual a wonderful replenishing getaway. As spring approaches, many
also decide to get in shape before swimsuit
season arrives . Daily workouts on the
Stairmaster is what works for me, but, for
many, water aerobics is gaining in popularity
as a user friendly and gentle way to stay in
shape. Read Patty Spencer's overview, Catch
the Wave, and learn how you can get started.
Once pampered and in shape, it is time to
indulge in a few new fashions for spring. The
news this spring holds a certain charm and
offers a wide array of choices. Be it military
influences, ethnic touches, nostalgic remembrances, wearable art, fluid shapes, long
lengths , short lengths , wide leg pants, or
classic looks, the choices are many and
always interpreted in a feminine way. Enjoy
viewing our fashion feature shown with a
particularly interesting and eclectic array of
collectible chairs. Thanks to our great models and to those generous collectors who
didn't mind loaning us their prize pieces.
Spring is also an important planning time
for all those scheduling a summer or fall
wedding . Read up on wedding details and
don't forget to register at Perfect Impressions
for an Antonio Fermin couture bridal gown
valued up to $1500 being given away by
Lydia 's Style magazine!
We bring you all th~
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much more in our fresh
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Etiquette
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Social
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FOR KIDS AND TEENS
"Social savvy is like a magical invisible cloak you can wear anywhere."
By Carol Ann Hixon
Once I'd established that etiquette
is , indeed , a life skill, I had another
question . What is a cotillion? Derived
from a French term for petticoat, the
cotillion has come to mean intricate
ballroom dance, and in this case an
assemblage of young people for the
purpose of developing respect and
appreciation for their role in society
through learning social etiquette and
dance.
The course of study in Fort Collins
consists of six Sunday evening sessions conducted by Jon D. Williams
Cotillions, established in 1950 to "bring
back the traditional values of the past
and translate them into the social
demands of today." Jon D. Williams Ill
says , "The days of stuffy , cloistered
dance classes are over. By educating
our students in a party atmosphere
learning becomes ... an experience
that they can put to practical use .. . "
And young people in more than twenty
cities around the world are participating
in this education .
Christine and Denise can attest to
the practical use. Both have children,
from 4th grade through 9th grade,
enrolled in this third annual event and
they note that they are complimented
on how the children behave . When
introduced, they know how to
"... just because the life of the :~~~~~~~:~~~Jill
shake a hand , no limp, dead fishhomeless person is not your life,
types here and they understand
it does not mean that his or her
the value of eye contact.
problem should be ignored. It is your responsibiliThose niceties that make positive first impressions
ty to be aware - not to shut out all unattractive aspects
are oft best taught by someone other than mom and
of the world because it seems they have nothing to do
dad- after all, the prophet is without honor in his own
with you. They do have to do with you. And it is up to
land.
you to find a way to give in a manner that suits your cirClasses are divided into two age groups, consisting of
cumstances." And the book tackles other issues equal numbers of boys and girls. Fourth, fifth, and sixth
drugs, divorce, religions , illness , prejudice - in an
graders meet together and seventh, eighth, ninth
appealing, helpful manner. We're not just talking about
graders meet later. Classes are an hour and fifteen minhow to sip your soup when we discuss etiquette in 1994.
utes long and during that time the participants learn
We're taking a serious look at what behaviors make
dance from the traditional fox-trot to the Texas two-step,
sense in a world that often makes no sense .
onfession: When asked to write
an article about etiquette and the
Cotillion, I expected to encounter
a stuffy elitism (cries of "Liberty,
justice, and equality for all"
welled from the depths of my
soul). Imagine my surprise, when reading and interviews won me over. Read
on .. . you 'll like what you learn.
Denise Rechnitz and Christine
Burge, the forces behind bringing the
Cotillion to Fort Collins, identify the
focus well, "Etiquette is a life skill ."
Children must learn to be "competitive," both socially and academically.
Children - and adults - who feel
comfortable in formal situations , will
have skills to behave appropriately in
all situations.
Echoing those sentiments and
adding additional dimension is Social
Savvy by Judith Re . Subtitled "A
Handbook for Teens Who Want to
Know What to Say, What to Do , and
How to Feel Confident in Any
Situation" the easy-reading paperback
goes beyond traditional social graces
to confronting daily dilemmas for
teens. Key word throughout the book
is "respect" - for others and for one's
self.
For example, on the homeless:
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music appreciation, and proper etiquette.
Chris noted that having her
son as a dance partner was a
special benefit reaped from the
classes.
Females in the younger
class wear white gloves , not an
easy commodity to find.
There 's a practical reason for
the gloves - they're not just
affectations . Ten year-olds
Cotillion 50's theme party is a great ice breaker.
often have an aversion to
"holding hands" and the gloves make the practice acceptable . For the older
girls, gloves are optional.
Current class enrollment is 80 and there's a waiting list. Denise said their
best advertising has been word-of-mouth. Kids have had fun learning how to
be socially savvy and they tell friends and
the list grows.
Scholarships are available Christine and Denise stress that they
don't want any young person excluded
because of the membership fee ($115
for the younger class and $135 for the
older class that includes a formal dinner). Nor does attire need to prevent
attendance. It would seem that considerable loaning and exchanging take
place as youngsters outgrow one season 's Cotillion-wear. Girls must wear
party dresses or dress skirts and blouses, flats
or low heels, and white gloves (optional for
7th-9th). Boys wear traditional suits or sport
coats, ties and either black or brown hard-sole
shoes. Asked about hair and jewelry regulations, Denise indicated there are none ; the
intent is not to make everyone look alike but
rather to help kids understand what "dressing
up" is.
Think about this: The cotillion is an opportunity to look across an entire room and not see
one, single "billed" cap. Relish that thought, it
happens ever too rarely.
The site of the Cotillion, Fort Collins Country
Club, was chosen for safety and convenience
Learning social etiquette and
besides its ambiance. After considering various
ballroom dancing can be fun .
locations, the committee chose the Country
Club because it allowed parents to drop their children off at the door.
For those who would like a simple guide to good manners - one that could
accompany the Cotillion lessons or be
used independently - Beth Brainard and
Sheila Behr wrote and illustrated Soup
Should be Seen, not Heard!, an etiquette
book for kids.
Brainard's work is a delightfully illustrated stroll through good manners from
introductions to dining to telephone to
parties and other "stuff."
The advice is practical. Take the page on sportsmanship . The' illustration
shows kids shaking hands and offers these handwritten thoughts: "Be a gra-
"May I
introduce"
"Please pass
the salt"
PLEASE • THANK YOU • PLEA SE • THA N K YOU
PLEASE • THANK YOU
cious winner- don't brag about how
great you are or make fun of the
losers. Be a gracious loser - don't
complain about or blame your teammates, don 't make excuses for losing. Always congratulate the winner."
I have watched some adult teams
that need to have this page engraved
in their lockers.
"May I have
this dance?"
Re's Social Savvy offers thoughts
I'd like my teenager to read and internalize: Good manners are not simply
following blind rules. "Good manners
a·re about being considerate, and
feeling good when your thoughtfulness helps"; they include respect for
all ages and being sensitive to your
surroundings She goes on to provide
a metaphor worth remembering ,
"Social savvy is like a magical invisible cloak you can wear anywhere."
Nice way to help young - and old with a sense of self-worth.
In the spirit of self-reliance, I think
we have neglected simple civility being respectful of one another.
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And there are traditions that can
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Before you assume that a Cotillion
is not your cup of tea, assess
whether you know how to pour that
cup graciously. I have been humbled . You may be too. More importantly, borrowing from William
Wordsworth , let's enable the next
generation to participate in "... that
best portion of a good man 's life,
/ His little, nameless , unremembered , acts /Of kindness ... "
Carol Ann Hixon grows wiser as a
free lance writer.
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Living T
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Sunlight seeps through the windowpane and spreads its morning glow
around the golden rim of your china cup ... you sip your steaming gourmet
coffee slowly, deeply breathing in the light and the potential of the new day
... you choose a satin camisole from your drawer and relish its softness as
you dress for work . .. as you drive to work you sniff the rose-scented
potpourri that you store in a lacey bag tied with ribbons to keep the car
smelling sweet ... at your office you notice your freshly manicured nails
shimmering as you type that report into your word processor . .. at 5:00pm
you drive to your hairdresser to enjoy a stimulating scalp massage and rejuvenating hair trim ... you stop and shop for the freshest, crispest greens
and succulent vegetables you can buy . .. you savor a glass of wine as you
eat your delicious, simple gourmet salad and pasta creation by candlelight
while devouring another chapter in your book ... the bath water runs into
the tub and steams the bathroom, intermingling the fresh herb and floral fragrances you have sprinkled in ... you crawl in and languish in the hot water,
closing your eyes, and letting the cares of the day float away . ..
ound like a perfect day? A
life too good to be true?
lmagine ... the possibilities of
treating yourself as your
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would life be like , enjoyed
with sensuous celebration
of every small ritual? Your
routines would be deliberate ,
respectful , orderly, rich. You would
enjoy the best that daily life has to
offer-you would relish beauty , elegance, style, and move with the fluidity of a graceful life.
It's easy to create this beauty in
your daily life by paying attention to
sensory details. A beautiful personal
environment created by you is your
opportunity to keep yourself sane in
an otherwise stressful world. The
elegance of small details makes an
ordinary daily life extraordinary.
Beauty and aesthetic stimulation
generate enthusiasm, encourage
vitality, and promote individual
expression and creativity.
Simple rituals to enhance ordinary
activities are a way to start: eating,
sleeping, bathing, and dressing can
be luscious experiences instead of
hurried or perfunctory gestures.
Stimulate your senses with each
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daily ritual, and start enjoying a richer depth of experience.
LEEPING - Make your
bed your rest-sanctuary . . .
clothe it in beauty and comfort, straighten and plump it
daily, and equip it with items
that encourage sleep.
Install an elegant reading
light, stack your favorite reading
materials, and store a bottle of
scented massage oil beside it
for a quick self-foot or knee rub
while you are
lying there.
Use music
as a relaxant
- put in an
extra set of
speakers
so
that
you can
wander
into
sleepy state with
dreamy melodies.
Keep a wine carafe
filled with water and a
glass inverted over
the top for a touch of
elegance that you
might find at the best
hotels.
Choose sheets for
your bed with rich textures and colors. Cool
cotton or silk for
warmer seasons , warm
flannel for cold ones. Experiment
with the many luscious colors available to create moods - dark sea
blues and greens for cool escapes,
tantalizing peaches and limes for sorbet-like snuggling, black or purple for
rich, royal elegance. Fill a small pillow
with scented potpourri and keep it
plumped with your other pillows , or
line your linen drawer with fragranceoil on cloth to scent your sheets and
pillowcases. Some pillows are available for purchase stuffed with herbs
like chamomile and lavender that
encourage sleeping-or stuff your
own and breath in its soothing
essences.
gundy or neutrals for
autumn , and rich,
spicy reds and royal
blues to radiate warmth
for the winter months .
Keep candles in simple
holders on the tablelight a candle as an
elegant beginning to
your evening meal. If
you have a fireplace,
try placing your table
nearby to eat by the
soft natural flickering light of
the fire.
Celebration of a meal requires a
focus on it as "special." Your place for
eating should be a refuge from the
outside world , a place of calm, intimacy, with a sense of privacy. It should
be free of distractions (T.V., telephones) and confusion . Create a
nook where you can have a quiet
retreat for breakfast or during the
day-a bright, light, cheerful place
that will restore you with its coziness.
The famous M.K. Fisher, a food
expert and writer, used to say, "Eat
where the sunlight is." In good weather, eat outside. Cultivate a space on
your patio or porch to sit in the fresh
air and sunlight, breathe deeply, and
eat with an invigorated appetite.
ATING - Make each meal a
celebration , a ritual especially
for nourishing your spirit, as
well as your body. You don't
have to make complicated
preparations for food-just
choose fresh, natural ingredients and serve them with joy and
style.
Stock your refrigerator weekly with
an assortment of fresh vegetables
and salad greens. Choose one vegetable each night to focus on, raw or
cooked . Vegetables add interesting
color and texture to a meal-eye
appeal is every bit as important as
taste.
Keep a fruitbowl on your table or
counter in a beautiful pottery bowl.
Create a still-life with an arrangement of apples , oranges, bananas,
grapes, kiwi, and avocados. In addition to beauty, you will always have
ingredients on hand to enhance a
salad or to slice up for breakfast.
Create elegance by dressing your
table in cloth-choose colors to harmonize with the season: splashy florals or delicious pastels for spring,
deep fruity raspberry and blueberry
sherbets for summer, muted bur-
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Unusual presentations of food stimulate the senses. To make something
simple memorable, it must look
exquisite. Accumulate distinctive textural serving pieces that give food
interest: original pottery or wooden
bowls, woven baskets, crystal or colored glass plates. A perfect ripe pear
served on a hand-painted porcelain
plate is absolute elegance-add a
wedge of sharp cheddar cheese and
a golden muffin for a perfect breakfast
to savor with a favorite mug of steamy
coffee or spiced tea.
AlLY CLEANSING -The
intention of daily cleansing
routines are to freshen,
enhance beauty, and relax.
All of the products used in
your cleansing rituals can be
selected with optimum effect
on the senses. Toothpaste, shampoo,
body creams and soaps can give you
as much pleasure as a dinner feast.
Treat your sense of smell by purchasing good-quality soaps with a delicious fragrance . Your shower or bath
will become a journey into the soothing world of water and aroma.
Toothpaste can even be an adventure-there are many natural flavors
available in health food stores.
Skin care is extremely important in
daily cleansing routines for encouraging your own personal beauty. Dr.
Marilyn Braun, a Fort Collins esthetician (skin expert) recommends that a
very simple routine be used that
cleanses, invigorates, and nourishes
the skin. Lathering your face with a
non-soap cleanser in the evening is
best. Don't cleanse in the morning ,
she advises, as that will remove the
natural protective coating of a film
that is produced while sleeping .
Instead, splash cold water on your
face in the morning and wipe with a
soft cloth. Follow the cleansing with a
toning, using a product like rosewater and glycerin, or witch hazel. After
toning, moisturizing is the final step.
"In Colorado," Dr. Braun comments,
"It is almost impossible to have normalized skin because of the dryness.
You must moisturize to normalize
your skin back to its healthy state." Dr.
Braun also recommends using all natural products for moisturizing, and
adding a little olive oil, if necessary.
XERCISE - Think of your
exercise ritual in a new way,
one that lifts and restores
your spirit as well as toning
and maintaining your body. If
you resist exercise , try wearing beautiful clothing to perform your movements. Dress up as
though you were going to an Olympic
event, or on a world expedition .
Indulge in the latest athletic fashions
in vibrant colors or shop for funky
clothing at a second-hand boutique .
Have fun with it-use your imagination and create costumes that allow
you time to step into other worlds.
Play your favorite music while you
exercise at home, and use the time
for daydreaming. Overworked minds
need rest , and daydreaming allows
you to restore your mind while you
stimulate your body . Dot on an
essential oil and breathe in its fragrance as you sweat. Install full
length mirrors near your exercise
area and watch your body go
through its fluid motions. Cover your
exercise mat in pretty material and
fasten it with velcro. Choose an exercise that lends itself to beautiful
forms and accessories, such as
dance, swimming , or skiing. Walking
is one of the easiest and most versatile exercises to combine with the
enjoyment of beauty-as you walk,
look at buildings and make it a study
in architectural interest. Drink in the
sky, the cloud formations, the mountain landscape, and the trees in their
seasonal state.
Exercise as a drudgery or necessity is self-defeating. Cultivate a sense
of expansion and .connect your body
workouts with beautiful things : an
appreciation of nature, of style , of
music, of textures, of breathing and
meditation.
Gary Calderone, co-owner of The
Pilates Center in Fort Collins , says
beauty is a conscious awareness of
what the body is in relation to the
world around it, a world full of gravity
and compression, which contributes
to aging.
"What does one feel like when they
feel beautiful?-light, lifted, long, elegant, and vivacious," Gary explains.
Pilates fights gravity-the exercises
are part stretching, part breathing,
and part calisthenics, all non-impact
and non-weight bearing. In addition ,
says Calderone, the mind and the
breath are used to form new neuromuscular patterning that helps to give
people a new pulse of life.
Strength, endurance , flexibility ,
detoxification, and stimulation are all
the benefits of Pilates-centered
movement.
ERSONAL
RITUALS Indulging in luxury and beauty
gives a sense
of well-being.
Personal rituals
are a perfect place to luxuriate in and restore your
sense of balance and appreciation. Taking beautiful care of
the body includes personal
and professional indulgences
on a regular basis.
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."There is so much stress in our
world , and we tend to neglect our
bodies instead of taking care of
them," says Yvonne Williams, owner
of At Your Finger Tips , a personal
care salon. Yvonne 's salon provides
manicures, pedicures, waxing, massage , and cosmetics.
Pedicures are especially important, says Williams, because feet are
almost always ignored. "Feet are the
mainstay of our transportation, with
many nerve endings that store
stress and toxins. The body sends
these to the feet so that they won't
be stored around the internal
organs," Williams states . Pedicures
are relaxing, she explains because
they help release stress from the
feet. A typical pedicure, costing $1521 includes a massage to the knee ,
treating and trimming nails, and
smoothing calluses.
Manicures can shape and perk up
fingernails, creating grace and color
with the use of the hands. Artificial
nails can add a professional and
well-groomed appearance, Williams
says , especially since people use
their hands as communication tools.
Massage is a way to stimulate blood
flow, release toxins, and relax muscles in the body. Full body massages
stimulate a beautiful feeling that may
last hours or days afterward .
Hair waxing is a temporary hair
removal, commonly used in
European beauty salons, and
although not relaxing like massage,
is beauty-enhancing . A
wax made from tree saps
or beeswax is warmed ,
spread onto the skin surface , and pulled off with
cloth. Hair will not grow
in for 4-6 weeks, and will
finally come in lighter
and
finer
than
before . This method
was created and
used
by
the
Egyptians
over
4,000 years ago. In
fact , most beauty
treatments , such as
hair colors , nail polishing , eye colors,
and wigs were originally developed in
ancient Egypt.
Body fragrances
MERcor
are a great way to
cultivate a beautiful
personal feeling .
Perfumes, colognes, essentual oils
and powders can give you a lift and a
sense of "special" in your daily life.
"Perfume can give you a clean,
good self-image," says Ed Fletcher,
owner of Perfume Scents. "A nice
scent can bring out an affordable elegance. Choose what you like, one
that smells good on, and is quality
made," he advises.
IFESTYLE ENHANCERS Keeping in tune with the seasons and all the beautiful
changes inherent in them can
help you add joy and elegance
to your life. In the spring, you
can dress your table with
tulips and hyacinths and plant pots of
seeds . In the fall, you can relish the
crisp, cool air by raking leaves, simply
for the experience. Light fires with pine
branches or orange peels . When
approaching the New Year, clean out
your drawers and files-create new
spaces for the coming season . Fall
back upon traditions, or create new
ones that celebrate the movement of
the year through its cycles.
Stimulate your sense of smell : fill
your house with fragrance with some
burning incense or a big pot of soup
stock cooking all day.
Improve your living environment:
Be a beautiful caretaker and clean
up the clutter; make sure that things
work - get matches that light,
garbage bags that hold, can openers
that open , appliances that work.
Effective small things that work are
reassuring , full of small joys. When
they're broken down or wrong, they
are a burden.
Eleanor Brown, a notable
American interior designer now in
her mid-nineties, believes, "Living
requires time ...by not overextending
ourselves we avoid fragmentation,
clutter, and nonsense. Life is too
short for you to be caretaker of the
wrong details."
Beautify your workspace: Offices
and work environments can be
depressing and slow down motivation
with their drab decor. Place your personal treasures around you and create a work environment that pleases
your senses and your spirit. Use
plants and rugs, pictures and objects
that stimulate your eyes with color.
Sit in a lovely antique chair instead of
a desk swivel. Use a Rolodex and filing system with colors.
Spring 1994
AKE TIME - Good living
does take time, but creates a
life well-lived, a life balanced
in beauty and joy to outweigh
the negative influences that
barrage us. Giving yourself
time for the beautiful things,
the things that enhance the spirit and
the senses helps you get through the
rough spots. It rejuvenates a fatiguing,
demanding lifestyle and actually creates more time to do things well.
Learn to be "unavailable" during your
beauty rituals - close the door, don't
answer the phone, tell your family it's
your "sanity" time. Controlling the private hours of your life gives you a
sense of success and power to effect
change in the outside world . The
senses are the "doors" to beauty and
joy in your life- take time to cultivate
and stimulate them!
Mary Herrick, The Jazz Cook, is also
a free lance writer living in Fort
Collins and a frequent contributor to
Style magazines.
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Step into the world of water
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A wet,
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rituals
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restorative
and relaxing.
By Mary Herrick
he bath has its origins in
Greek and Roman civilizations
that hono red its properties
beyond ordinary function.
Baths were considered
sacred, both private and
public rituals that
enhanced the culture.
Greeks bathed before public
discussions and after athletic
events; Hippocrates used
water therapy extensively to
treat disease. Magnificent bath
houses were built in Rome, with
emphasis on the bath as a social
event, and even as an art. Baths
offered a place for relaxation,
gathering, and even worship in
Roman times . Because of the
prosperity in Rome by the third
century B.C ., many of the wealthier families had bathing chambers in their houses and villas.
The Romans were obsessive
about cleanliness , and so not
only private , but
public baths
were built that
included hot
and cold baths
and massage
rooms. The
aqueducts
built around
Rome supplied the extra
water needed
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sure-seeking Romans in their bathhouses. At the height of Rome, there
were 926 public bathhouses. The
Roman art of bathing was enhanced
with fragrant oils and unguents that
were applied to the waters and to
skin before and after bathing for perfuming, cleansing, and conditioning.
Sculptural fountains were constructed as water shrines to combine the
physical , cultural , and intellectual
aspects of communal bathing. It is
claimed that Emperor Nero
exclaimed when he saw the beautiful
fountains of Rome, "Sanitas per
aquas!" (health through water) -the
word "spa" is thought to have
evolved from this phrase.
Cold baths were the original baths,
serving as a cleaning place for
wounds , and a bathing place for families in primitive cultures at the watering hole. May Day served as one of
the first bathing rituals, a time when
the flowers and birds returned in the
rebirth of Spring, and rivers- gushed
with the water of melted snow. The
May Bath consisted of bathing celebratorily in a spring or a tub filled with
May herbs.
Midsummer brought St. John the
Baptist's Day, a day in June for
Christians held in ritual to wash away
worries and sorrows, and to begin
again with hopes and dreams. The
Church, however, eventually condemned the ritual communal bath as
"pagan obsession," and tried to suppress it, to no avail. Bathhouses
eventually sprang up as water
became more portable and all of the
sensual and therapeutic aspects of
the bath were discovered.
Bathing
has
now
become more than a
functional aspect of
daily life, or an occasional interlude into a
sudsy tub. The bath is
evolving into an oasis
from a busy world, a
world of luxurious
aromas, flick-
e ring
lights, and sensual
delights, a generous
mini-vacation from the demanding
lifestyle of the 90's.
"The sensual art of bathing - it's
not just bubbles and smell-good
stuff," says Meg Deweese, owner of
EsScentuals, a store filled with the
essences of bath celebration. "The
bath is a private reprieve, a ritual for
restoration."
Baths are therapy for busy lives.
But they have a long-standing tradition in their therapeutic benefits.
"Thalasso Therapie" is a French tradition that uses special bath retreats
to provide water therapy, medical
cures, seaweed wraps, mud baths,
and relaxation.
Bath oils and bath salts are sensual therapy, combined with the warmth
and wetness of the water against dry
skin and aching muscles. True batha-holies like bath oils, says Deweese,
for their skin softening and moisturizing effects. Bath salts soften the
water and skin, a more gentle and
nourishing treatment. A new line
called "Watermark" derived from the
sea even nourishes the skin with sea
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Because the skin is our largest
absorption organ, nourishing it in
bath water makes sense. Bath
crystals containing sea salts and
essential oils can be added to the
bathwater for a more sensual and
skin-conditioning experience.
Bath products abound for the
bath ritual, including props, fragrances, decorative accessories,
and skin treatments. Pamela
McClanahan, co-owner of
Pamela's Bed and Bath at the
Foothills Fashion Mall, tells how
people can incorporate a purely
personal ritual into their daily routine:
"With the bath, you really DO
relax and pamper yourself - it
makes you take time, instead of
quickly cleaning up in the shower.
We have a lot of tired feet, these
days, and many products in and
around the bath will pamper feet,"
says McClanahan. She explains
how loofah sponges (grown from a
plant) can get rid of dead skin and
calluses on the feet, especially from
the wintertime when skin gets dry
and flaky. Loofahs are used for
improving blood circulation as well,
starting on the feet and working up
toward the heart. A "Bodykiss" is a
synthetic cross between a loofah and
a natural sponge, and is used as a
mild exfoliator.
Sisal towels and linen towels,
which McClanahan says are really
just large washcloths, can be used
for invigorating the skin when
bathing, just as bath creams such as
"Wake Up Rosemary," for a great
morning bathing experience. Soaps
at McClanahan's shop contain everything from essential oils to seaweed
and walnut oil to nourish the skin.
"We coax people to take TIME for
the bath," Deweese
suggests,
"Use the
closed bathroom door as your signal-say this is where I will enjoy my
book, my glass of wine, my time for
myself. Baths slow down the paceit's a daily reprieve, and it doesn't
take much."
"The most important part of bathing
may be what you put on your skin
after the bath," says Kathryn Stubler,
co-owner of the new SPA Natural
Body Care store at Foothills Fashion
Mall. "Using a high-quality natural
moisturizer after your bath or shower
is essential in helping your skin
retain its natural moisture." SPA
offers a variety of natural after-bath
sprays and lotions which contain
ingredients such as apricot kernel oil,
raspberry leaf extract, and tea tree
oil which soften and soothe the skin.
Aromatherapy is an important component in the bath ritual, according to
Phyllis Thode, owner of Headlines
salon. Aromatherapy is the use of
essential oils, extracted and distilled
from the flowers, leaves, trunk, and
roots of plants. Aromatherapy is
used to treat ailments and help with
relaxation and stimulation through
the senses. It is an ancient art, rejuvenated, and is based on the body's
response to each essential oil.
Peppermint is used for headaches
and fostering a sense of wellness,
while sandalwood gives a healing, soothing, moisturizing treatment when added to the bath
water. Respiratory disturbances
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can be treated with eucalyptus,
and vetiver is helpful to arthritics.
Most people use blends of different oils that offer a synergistic
treatment of the senses.
"Aromatherapy takes you
away from cold medicines and
synthetic remedies, and goes
back into nature," Thode
explains, "Plants and flowers are
here for us to use. We can create
different feelings of sensuality
and relaxation through aromatherapy." Thode uses a diffuser at the shop for adding
essential oils to the air. Passive
diffusers are available made of
porous pottery with corks, where
the oils diffuse through the materials of the container and fill the
air with scents. Active diffusers
vaporize the oils into the air by
pushing them through an orifice
with a pump. Even a diffuser pendant is available, Thode explains,
that can be worn around the neck
to promote relaxation by inhaling the
essential oil added into it.
Decor for the bath helps to set the
stage for a luxurious journey into the
senses. Bath trays to hang across
tubs are available in brass, chrome,
and coated wire for displaying pretty
accoutrements. Etched glass containers, French bottles, and colorful
glassware are available for storing
bath oil beads, salts, and cotton
balls. Bath pillows come in all different shapes and sizes to sit on as well
as lean on. The pillows can be filled
with air, hot water, or cold water for
comfort. The "Spa" pillow at
Pamela's Bed and Bath sits across
the back of the shoulders and molds
to the body. Bath candles can add a
romantic light next to your bathtub some come in a terra cotta dish with
dried flowers and herbs decorating
them. Other candles filled with
essential oils can be placed in an
elegant champagne glass or shell for
a beautiful flickering light as you
soak your troubles away.
The bathtub has changed considerably in the last 20 years, according
to John Hahn, of Hahn Plumbing and
Heating. Tubs are now available in a
multitude of different designs, including heart-shaped, 2-person tubs,
contour shaped (to conform to body
shape), vintage style (claw-legged
free standing tubs), Roman tubs, and
soaking tubs (18 inches deep instead
of the usual14).
"The bathroom is becoming_ a major
room in the house for many of the new
custom homes," says Hahn. "It's a
popular place now, with so many great
new fixtures becoming available.
There are all kinds of reasons for this
- bathing has become a recreational
fixture rather than just a necessity.
Tubs can be a place for celebrations
and pleasure, as well as therapeutic.
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Capture the majesty of the Swiss
Alps and serenity of an alpine meadow. Enjoy this bath on a weekend
afternoon with a tall glass of mineral
water near the tub, a lit beeswax candle enhancing the bath's scent, and
soft lilting music playing in the background.
Two Cups of Skim Milk Powder
One-Half Cup of Honey
Ten Drops of Oil of Lavender
Ten Drops of Oil of Orange Blossom
Pure Castille Soap
As you run the water, add the Skim
Milk Powder and the Honey, agitating
the bathwater to dissolve and combine
the ingredients. The water will take on
a milky blue tint and a soft, silky feel.
Just before you turn off the tap, add
the Oil of Lavender and the Oil of
Orange Blossom, and gently swirl the
bath water once and enjoy.
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There's nothing like a jetted tub after a
good workout. And you can't beat it
with a bottle of champagne!"
Many are enjoying the bath as a
permanent hot tub or spa in their
homes, not as a cleansing unit, but as
a relaxation place. The Jacuzzi, or
whirlpool bath, was originally brought
to a country fair in 1968 as a therapeutic product by Roy Jacuzzi. It was
considered "underwater massage," or
hydrotherapy. But by 1978 a hot-tub
craze hit California and spread across
the country as recreational water
activity. Inside or outside, climbing
into warm water after a long day is
now considered the ultimate in luxury.
"If I've had a long day, sitting in the
water under the stars is very comforting," says Gregg Lasley owner of
Colorado Spas. "Hot water is soothing, and the water is churning-it's
always a nice time." Lasley tells of a
recent story by a father who says the
hot tub is what used to be the dinner
table for family chatting. "It's a captive and relaxed audience for kids
and parents."
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be installed in a home for around
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some music. Sprinkle a few drops of
lavender or gardenia oils and swish
them with your fingers . Watch the
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then glide into the tub and float in the
fragrance that dances above the
water . Be enveloped by warmth,
water, and the mystical ritual of the
bath .
"It's a sanctuary-you make it your
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marshmallow to crawl into."
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EVENTS CALENDAR
1ST INTERNATIONAL AUCTION
March 26, 7:30 p.m.
University Park Holiday Inn, Fort Collins
$25 per couple
The Fort Collins Breakfast Rotary Club will host an
International Auction to benefit the "Youth at Risk" programs in Fort Co ll ins . Th e Rotary Di stri ct 5440
International Exchange Students will be present to talk
about each item's significance to its particular fo reign
country. Musical entertainment, along with a wi ne and
cheese buffet, will precede the auction. For more information call Bill at 484-3214, or 225-6691 .
1994 LINCOLN CENTER SUPERSERIES
April1 4-15, 5:30 & 7:30p.m.
Lincoln Center, Fort Collins
$4.75
The Prince Street Players will be performing "Aladdin," a
musical tale which follows Aladdin on an exciting journey
as he grows from the poorest boy to the richest man of
China. Told in Chinese Theatre style, this oriental production brings to life the magic of flying genies, dancing dolls
and the mystery of the three caves that Aladdin must
brave to win his fortune and his life. For more information
call 221-6730.
TASTE OF FORT COLLINS DOWNTOWN DINING
April 7, 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Opera Galleria, Fort Collins
$25
Enjoy fine dining and fabulous entertainment while you
support a great local cause. Eight downtown restaurants
will serve their menu favorites at this annual benefit for
Neighbor to Neighbor. For more info rmation ca ll 4847498.
3RD ANNUAL PREVENTION OF
CHILD ABUSE LUNCHEON
April 15, 12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
Marriott Hotel , Fort Collins
$25
The Lutheran Family Services will be holding their annual
luncheon with proceeds going to the Fostering Family
Strength s Prevention of Child Ab use Program. Guest
speaker Jean Sutherland will be giving a speech entitled
"The Art of Nurturing Families." For more information call
484-5955
24TH ANNUAL ANTIQUE FAIR
April 9, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
April1 0, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
$3 adults, children under 12 free
Fine co llections of chi na, glassware, furniture, jewelry
and collectibles can be found at the Women's Guild of the
Fort Collins Symphony annual show and sale. This popular show features dealers from a five state area. Also
there will be hourly door prize drawings and special
demonstrations. Proceeds from this event will go to the
Fort Collins Symphony Orchestra. For more information
call 223-0613.
4TH ANNUAL "SPRING SENSATION" BRUNCH
April 24, 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Carolyn's Cuisine, Fort Collins
$12 adults, $8 seniors 62 plus
$6 children 3 to 12, under 3 free
"Jazz, Juleps, and Jonquil" is the theme for this elegant
brunch to benefit Project Sel f- Sufficie ncy. Tasteful
entrees, sumptuous side dishes, and divine desserts are
donated by area restaurants. Supervised children's activities allow parents to linger over brunch. For more information call 667-3232.
ANNUAL KITCHEN KAPER HOME TOUR
Apri l29
Four Homes in Fort Collins and
Fort Collins Country Club
Walking tour tickets $15
Patron tickets $30
The Fort Collins Service League wi ll hold it's annual fundraiser to benefit Foothills-Gateway Inc., a center for the
developmentally disabled. The walk will include a tour of
four unique homes where homemade chocolate products,
baked goods and gourmet items will be sold. Patrons will
also enjoy the patron home and a lunch at the Fort
Collins Country Club. For more information call 226-4030
or 223-3454.
1994 LINCOLN CENTER SUPERSERIES
May 5-6, 5:30 & 7:30 p.m.
$4.75
The Steel Bandits wil l be performing their repertoire
of music ranging from classical to calypso; rap to big
band. They consist of seven talented musicians ranging in age from ten to twenty, 20 hand-crafted steel
dru ms, woodw inds , synt hesizers and rhy me
machines, beautifu l vocals, and spirited dance routines. For more information call 221-6730.
OUT OF ESTES PARK CLOSETS:
WOMEN'S CLOTHING FROM
THE PERMANENT COLLECTION
May 27 - October 30
Estes Park Area Historical Museum
$2 adults, $1 children
$5 per family
From gowns to undergarments, this exhibit featu res select
pieces dating 1885 to 1945. The collection is as unique as
the women who wore them, each garment has a story to
tell. For more information call 586-2816.
3RD ANNUAL BETHPHAGE MISSION
GOLF TOURNAMENT
June 3, 1:00 p.m.
Marianna Butte, Loveland
$75
A shotgun start will get this tournament under way, with
proceeds going to help the developmen tally disabled
served by Bethphage Mission West in Fort Collins. The
entry fee includes green fees, cart, barbecue dinner and
auction. For more information call Helen at 223-3818.
COLUMBINE ARTS FESTIVAL
June 18, 10:00 a.m. to 7:00p.m.
Fort Collins City Park
Celebrate the excellence of fine artists and artisans here
in the Rocky Mountain region. About 300 of our finest will
assemble to display and sell arts and crafts ranging from
traditional to contemporary, real istic to abstract. As you
browse, classical musicians and choral groups may serenade you . Over 40 non-profit organizations wil l be
involved in ra isi ng money, including various school
groups. Youngsters will enjoy the petting zoo, jugglers,
Llamas, fire safety house, clowns, puppet shows, activity
booths, face painting and sports demonstrations. Join the
wonderful combination of artistic talent and family fun! For
more information call 669-3146.
SPRING COLLECTION
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12TH ANNUAL JUNIOR LEAGUE
TERRACE AND GARDEN TOUR
June 25, 8:00 a.m- 7:00 p.m.
7 landscaped gardens
throughout Fort Collins
$8.00 prepaid, $10.00 tour day,
Children 10 and under free
Variety, beauty and new landscaping ideas will be seen at
this year's self-guided tour of 7 specially selected gardens. All proceeds directly fund many community service
projects sponsored by the Junior League of Fort Collins.
For more information, call 482-1 984.
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Spring 1994
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Looking good in our
splash of spring styles
and ecclectic array of
collectible chairs.
L ight as a feather wearable art from V. C.
Torias. Hand painted shades of mauve and steel
blue with metallic accents on a coHon knH drop
waist loose fiHing dress with nounce, $290, courtesy of Razzle Dazzle.
Fashion Photography by John Forgach
~portswear
with a feminine flair
from Ivory Coast features a pretty
teal floral shawl collar vest, $76, top·
ping a long sleeve camp shirt,$58,
and trouser palazzo pants, $68.
Courtesy of The Blossom, Estes Park.
C harming soft looks in spring's latest colors. On
the Verge styles blue gingham check button
front pleated skirt, $59, gingham trimmed
blouse, $49, and cotton/flax jacket, $72 cour·
tesy of The Blossom, Estes Park.
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.CollecHbles styles soft easy dressing in
luxury silk. Rich paisley print palazzo pant, $140,
accents short sleeved tee, $56, and oversized
shirt, $112 courtesy of The Original Beanblossom,
Estes Park.
C nappy styling from
Surya. Gold bead
trimmed baHk look short
stylish jacket, $90, tops
easy wide leg
navy/whHe pants, $58.
Whimsical star and
moon earrings add
a playful touch.
Courtesy of SHU
Magnolias.
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tylish easy dressing from
UnHed Colors of Benetton.
Cotton tricot tee, $34 and
cotton crocheted sweater
vest, $56 top a long flowing
rayon side button mini print
skirt, $56 courtesy of UnHed
Colors of Benetton.
c hic styling In spring's newest color from
Cambridge. Unen white and pesto stripe poly
blouse, $88, serves as a jacket over stretch lace
top, $39, and tops relaxed pants, $88, courtesy of
Annie's Country store, Loveland.
:fun up-town looks with a western
Colorado flair. Unique woven black and
cream long cotton jacket with a dazzling
array of button trim Is Individually hand·
crafted In the Andes Mountains, $289,
courtesy of Razzle Dazzle.
A
kaleidoscope of lively colors In
Granny Hugs return to the wild west.
Cowboy print broomstick skirt, $73, crisp
white blouse with print trim, $49, and
matching bolero, $37. Genuine sterling
jewelry complete the look. Courtesy of
Gifts from the Heart.
Cow chair
courtesy of SHU
Magnolias, designed
by John Dengler and
painted by Melanie
Dengler.
Bertolla side chair, 1952.
Courtesy of Nan &
John Sollo
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autical dressing with a sophisticated flair from
Mondi. Handsome military styled lightweight wool
double breasted blazer with metallic embroidery,
$493, tops star trimmed blouse, $173, and smart navy
trousers, $193, courtesy of Satin Filly.
,Above: Sporty looks In spring colors
from Gotcha COVered. Peach coHon twill
Jeans, $58, team up with khaki blouse,
$50, arid fringed tapestry vest, $58.
Tapestry blazer In southwest
$120, tops a fun green washed
shirt, $44, and long slim skirt, _.,_,,,........ -.
tesy of Colorado Classics.
German carved throne
courtesy of Lydia Dody.
G entle feminine spring styling with a nostalgic influence. Unique two piece
dressing with 100% cotton Lone Ranger style blouse by Livingston Williams,
$110, and long jacquard weave broomstick skirt by Simonia, $68.
Romantic body skimming delicate lace trimmed dress
by M. Stephen, $132. Courtesy of Wildflower.
Fashion Photography by John Forgach
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catching on in fort Collin~
By Libby James
ome drink it for the jolt, others for the flavor, still others
belly up to one of Fort Collins' numerous coffee bars
because they too want to be a part of the growing "coffee culture" in the Choice City.
When Steve Martin asked for a "half-double
decaffeinated half- caff with a twist of lemon" in the
L.A. Story, he was poking a bit of fun at the coffee craze
that is currently sweeping the country - north and west to
south and east.
The current search for the perfect coffee drink got started
in San Francisco in 1966 when Peets Coffee and Tea
began selling whole beans, dark roasted on the premises.
But it took the fi rmest hold in Seattle where transplanted
Annie Medaska, co-owner of Starry Night Coffee Company
Californians and other upwardly mobile yuppie types have
whips up another delightful cup of gourmet coffee.
made the roasting , grinding, brewing and marketing of the
But wait, lest you become confused, lest
little coffee bean big business.
you don't know what to ask for when it's
As long ago as 1850, Pioneer Steam Coffee and Spice Mills set up shop in San
your turn to order, here's a quick, easy-toFrancisco , and using fresh beans imported from the coasts of Central and South
follow guide to 1990s java jargon.
America, roasted and ground their own on the spot to satisfy the coffee hankeri ngs
•
single - regular strength
of the gold miners. J.A. Folger, an entrepreneurially-minded tee nager, went a step
•
double
- twice the caffeine
further and took the coffee out to the gold fields . He went on to found his own com • triple - wired for the day
pany- and you know the rest of that story.
• short - small
The Hills brothers were the first to vacuum pack and mass market coffee.
• tall - medium
Because of the perishable oils that they contain , roasted coffee beans don't last
• grande - largest size available (usually
16 oz.)
long. After a week, flavor deteriorates unless the beans are vacuu m packed or
• skinny - made with 2 percent or skim milk
frozen . The Hil ls brothers perfected the preservation of ground coffee in cans and
• sleepy - decaffeinated
the American public bought it and brewed it - in percolators and tin pots, ove r
• latte - in Seattle it's espresso with
stoves and camp fires. Americans became passionate about thei r coffee and cowsteamed, frothed milk. In Italy it's espresso
boys sang about "drinking their java from an old tin can. "
with hot milk.
• cafe ole - the same as latte in Italy, but in
Meanwhile, across the Atlantic Ocean , the French and Italians were developing
the USA it's coffee, not espresso, with milk.
the "art" of extracting the best possible flavor from the coffee bean. Ornate an d
• cappuccino - named for the Capuchin
intricate espresso machines called for beans roasted nearly to blackn ess and
monks whose robes are the color of coffee
ground to a powdery fineness to create a rich black brew, often laced with steamed
with cream. It's espresso with steamed and
and frothed milk.
frothed milk in Italy, and in the good old USA
With the reappearance of the whole coffee bean in the '60s, a new era in the proit's - the same thing, and differs from latte in
the amount and type of milk used.
duction and consumption of America's favorite drink was underway. It took a wh ile
• espresso - the bean 's the same as
to make its way to Fort Collins, but local residents are now hooked - and wired "regular'' coffee beans. Espresso is made by
by the influx of indoor and outdoor coffee spots.
roasting beans to "the second crack," (until
The city cannot yet boast a drive-through coffee bar, but rumor has it one is on
they are vety dark) grinding them until they
the way. Walk-up stands are everywhere - inside Hewlett Packard and Poudre
are vety fine, and ''pulling" steam through the
ground coffee.
Valley Hospital , and outside in Old Town , Campus West, and in front of Toddy's
• baristas - the uncommonly friendly,
Market and Steele's Market on Mountain Avenue.
informal, and humorous humans who man
If you choose to sit down and enjoy a few relaxing moments as you sip your dou(or woman) the espresso machines outdoors
ble mocha grande, you don't have to look far to find a friendly and informal place to
in snow, sleet and wind and send you away
do so. The following is an incomplete listing and includes the comments and
with a smile along with your steaming brew
insights of several of the people responsible for Collins coffee comeback.
(in a recyclable paper cup, of course)
Spring 1994
STyLE
GET THE CRAZE!
"Coffee is our business. Let us service your
coffee needs while you do your business"
• Wide selection of coffees, drinks & soups
• Equipment that fits your n eeds
• One day prompt personal service
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• Featuring Seattle's
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112 South College • Fort Collins, Colorado
493-3039
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... A FORT COLLINS TRADITION
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482-CAFE
Now, got it all straight? Then you are
ready to sally forth to sip and compare,
in search of that supreme cup of coffee
in Fort Collins.
By the way, the entrepreneurial folks
who own and operate these coffee
houses , stands , and bars , ma intain
friendly relationships with each other.
Outdoor stands especially , count on
regular customers from a relatively
small area and don't see themselves
as in direct competition with each
other.
Luisa Baldwin 's Over the Moon
Espresso stands are located in front of
Steele 's Market on West Mountain
Avenue , in Campus West at the corner
of South Shields and West Elizabeth
Streets, and at Poudre Valley Hospital,
indoors in winter and in the courtyard
in summer.
Luisa grew up in Columbia and
Venezuela , and has always been a
coffee lover. She also spent time in
Colorado, and was once a potter and
sculptor in Estes Park. After living in
California and Arizona , she emerged
from a long, hard look at herself knowing that she wanted to return to
Colorado and go into the coffee business . She's been at it for less than a
year and finds it rewarding , hard work.
She has already developed a loyal
cadre of customers who will go out of
their way to get a cup of her coffee.
Sam Cinotta and his daughter Carina
own Gourmet Grind stands in front of
Toddy's and in Old Town Square during the summer months. Geoffrey
Maling , the congenial Australian who
does the 6:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. shift in
front of Toddy's says the first four
hours of the day are his busiest. About
a third of his customers order lattes ,
and the other two th irds choose flavored lattes and concoctions such as
mocha with whipped cream and chocolate shavings. Gourmet Grind was the
first cart in town and has developed a
loyal following. "I see people coming
and start making their drink before they
arrive at the cart, " Geoff says.
Nancy Brown opened Deja Vu
Coffee House on South College
Avenue in December 1990, making it
the first coffee house of its kind in the
city. A degree in business administration and experience as a restaurant
manager prepared Nancy well for what
she always wanted to do-open her
own business. In addition to espresso
and coffee drinks , she serves homemade soups, salads and sandwiches,
made fresh and in small quantities ,
imported teas and
1 and those who stop in for a cup most
from her husband's recipes . ·
often choose a mocha.
New York bagels that
really come from New
She acknowledges the coffee boom ,
1 Seattle Blues opened in
- September, downstairs at
York.
explaining that the beverage portion of
Joe's Fireside Cafe
700
South
College
her business has increased most
Avenue, near the corner of
on South College
rapidly , with latte being her biggest
Laurel
and
College .
seller. An informal , friendly atmosphere
Avenue attracts the
Lavazza Italian espresso
and continuous sensitivity to subtle
breakfast and lunch
and Gavina ground coffee
change are hallmarks of her philosocrowd, and only the
from California are served
occasional drop-in
phy. "We have some secrets planned
with their specialties ,
for summer," she says.
espresso
drinker
cheese cake , carrot cake
Brian Grandbouche, general managacco rding to se rvice
and chocolate mousse , all
er of Pour La France Bakery and Cafe
manager,
Joanne
Boswo rth . The cafe 's
made in-house. Sandwiches
on the corner of College and Mountain
and salads are also availreputation is built around
Avenues says the cafe will double
their specialty breakfasts. They do a
able , according to managers ,
seating capacity with a patio surroundbrisk lunch business as wel l, but close
Bridget Cummins and Brett Thompson .
ing the restaurant this summer. Pour
La France has restaurants in Denver,
at 2 p.m. Owner Joe lerisi has been in
"We ' re a little hard to find ," says
business in Fort Collins for 17 years.
Bridget. "Don't give up."
Boulder , Aspen , and San Antonio,
Java Mountain Roasters , formerly
Not unlike gourmet ice creams, speTexas , and opened in Fort Collins in
October 1993 in the old Woolworth 's
Java Plaza on North College , buys
cia lty coffees offer drinkers a brief
from a San Francisco coffee broker
site , adjoining the new Stone Lion
respite from the daily grind . As one
and roasts their own beans on the
Bookstore. They offer their own blend
coffee lover put it, " I may not be able
premises. Manager Jojo Myers is also
of coffee as well as cappuccino , cafe
to afford a mountain condo or a new
car , or even pay the rent , but I can
ole , and mochaccino to enjoy with
the "roastmaster" (mistress?) . She
says that the trick to roasting coffee
afford the best cup of coffee money
sandwiches, soup, salads, quiches and
can buy." There are lots of choices in
beans is to learn how to maintain cona special pizza made with foccacio.
sistent quality. The shop takes special
the Choice City , and chances are ,
Starry Night Coffee Company, Fort
there will soon be several more.
pride in their blends and holds "cupCollins newest coffee house, as of this
pings" so that customers can taste test
Cindy and Mark Loade r of Coffee
writing , opened last November at 112
the coffee. A cupping is to coffee what
Craze have been peddling coffee in
South College , in a spot that last
a wine tasting is to wine. Participants
Fort Collins and the surrounding area
housed an auto parts store. Owners
are encouraged to slurp coffee from a
since 1979. Mark is a fourth generation
Annie Medaska and Rob Wojtowick
spoon so that it touches all those taste
native, and is also the oldest coffee
hail from latte land and found their way
buds, and then to spit it out, to make
supplier in the area . Working out of
to Fort Collins after a long search for
ready for the next slurp. "It' s the on ly
their home, the Loaders supply coffee ,
just the right spot.
tea, cider, hot chocolate, plates, cups ,
time when it's socially acceptable to
Annie , who has 20 years' experience
napkins, and even plastic knives , forks
slurp and spit," Jojo says.
in the restaurant business, wanted to
and spoons to commercial customers
open her own place , but knew she
Java Mountain Roasters serves light
from Loveland to Wellington.
breakfasts and lunches , and sells cofdidn't want to do it in Seattle. After conWith the changing times they have
sidering Santa Fe and Denver, they
fee by the pound as well as by the cup.
added to their line of coffees to include
Java Mountain Blend is a big seller,
settled on Fort Collins as a place that
flavored coffees and flavored creamis beginning to understand the coffee
Bosch Espresso
ers. Their latest addition is 100 percent
culture , but still has lots of room for
Machine
Arabica Brazilian coffee, whose beans
growth .
courtesy
are bought from his family plantation in
Starry Night offers an unusual
of Coffee
Brazil and, roasted and blended in
gourmet menu which includes black
Thyme.
Fort Collins. In addition to supbean vegetarian chili , pot pies , and
plying this special "Choice City
Tiramisu . (a rich Italian dessert made
Blend" to thei r current cusfamous in "Sleepless in Seattle"). "Our
tomers, they are developing a
coffee comes from Seattle 's oldest
plan to market it in local grooperating roaster with 24 years experi ceries and perhaps by direct
ence roasting in the traditional handsmail. "We think we've found
on fashion , and is specially blended for
a cost effective way to
Sta r ry Night ," says Annie. "And ,
upgrade the taste buds of
although I won 't reveal our roaster's
Fort Collins, " Mark says.
name (trade secret) , he provides the
Next time you 're catching a
coffee for the leading award wincup on the run , have a few
ning coffee shops in New York
moments to enjoy a break at work, or
according to a recent New York
lingering over a steamy cup , experiTimes article," she says. Starry
ment with a new flavor and maybe
Night also refuses to serve com- ~....•~=;;o;;;;;;::::=;iljj
you too wil l be convinced to
mercially popular flavored cofjoin the new coffee culture in
fees stating that they, "ruin a good
Fort Collins.
cup of coffee ." Instead , they offer
natural , high qual ity , gourmet
Libby James is a local freeflavorings from Monin which
lance writer in Fort Collins
they add to a finished cup of
and a frequent contributor to
brewed coffee. Also availStyle Magazine.
able are high quality loose leaf
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Gifts
for the
'
Party
By Ashley Ryan Gaddis
Authentic fine porcelain
Capodimonte rose by
Napoleon, courtesy of
The Mole Hole
his weekend is your wedding.
Your best friend is flying in
from out of town to be one of
your bridesmaids. She has
already bought the bridesmaid
dress you selected and the
matching shoes. She will help you
with decorations the morning of the
wedding , and she will calm your
nerves as the processional music
begins. She is delighted to be in your
wedding and was honored to be
asked.
However, being a bridesmaid is
costing your friend time and money.
You want her to know how happy you
are she is in your wedding and how
much you appreciate her friendship,
love and support. What do you do?
It is for this very reason that brides
and grooms give gifts to their wedding attendants: the bridesmaids, the
groomsmen, the maid or matron of
honor and the best man . The gift is a
way to thank them for being in the
wedding and to express love and
care, explains Nora Tripp, a Fort
Collins resident who organizes bridal
shows and seminars throughout the
country.
Almost anything can be an appropriate gift for a wedding attendant,
but Tripp recommends gifts that will
last and serve as a reminder of the
occasion. Traditional attendant gifts
include jewelry, picture frames, or
perfume bottles for the women, and
cuff links , money clips, or beer
mugs for the men. Non-traditional
gifts are becoming more popular,
however, and these include oil
lamps, gourmet food baskets , busi-
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ness card cases, and dried flower
arrangements.
It is common for a bride to buy her
attendants a piece of jewelry to wear
during the wedding. One of the most
traditional pieces of jewelry for
bridesmaids is a pearl pendant worn
on a chain . Del Miller, owner of
Prisma Enterprises in Timnath, says
pearls are a classic gift because they
are always elegant and can be worn
with almost everything.
Garwood's Jewelers, in downtown
Boxed men 's brass razor and
brush kit, courtesy of
The Mole Hole.
Fort Collins , sells a lot of pearl pendants. Owner Randy Reider says
brides will choose a pendant design
that looks good with their bridesmaids' dresses. He also sells earrings, necklaces, and bracelets for
bridesmaids. For groomsmen, Reider
sells dress pocket knives, money
clips, key rings and tie tacks , all of
which can be engraved at the store.
William Crow Jewelers
also carries a wide
selection of traditional
gifts: pearl pendants,
earrings, necklaces,
money clips, pocket
knifes, and Cross
pens . William Crow
Jewelers is a 70year-old,
familyowned jewelry store
in downtown Denver.
John
Andersen,
owner of Corner Coins
& Jewelry in Fort Collins,
offers more than the typical jewelry store fare. He
suggests coin jewelry,
such as coins mounted on
chains or rings, for bridesmaids
and coin-decorated money clips for
groomsmen. Andersen says coins
are a great gift because they are
unique and can fit everyone's budget. One ounce silver special occasion bars are also available at his
store , and with an engraving they
can make wonderful keepsakes.
The amount of money brides and
grooms spend on gifts for their wedding attendants varies dramatically.
The range begins at $15 a gift and
goes all the way up to $100 or more.
Some brides and grooms even buy
their attendants' dresses and tuxedos. Tripp says the amount of money
spent on the attendants' gifts should
reflect how much money the attendants are spending to participate in
the wedding .
The number of attendants in the
wedding party also determines how
much money can be spent on each
gift. However, the greater the number of attendants, the more money
the bride and groom are likely to
spend . Tripp advises brides and
grooms to consider this when deciding how many attendants to have.
Jennifer Hendrie, manager of Pat's
Hallmark Shop in Fort Collins, says
price is the most determining factor
for her customers shopping for attenSpring 1994
dant gifts. Her advice to brides and
grooms is "to be original and not follow the same thing that everyone
else does." Items at her store that
she recommends include bath oils
and soaps, fine pens , bouquets of
dried or fresh flowers, picture frames,
beer mugs and champagne glasses.
Roley 's Hallmark in the Foothills
Fashion Mall offers similar items.
Assistant Manager Valerie
Royston notices a trend
toward more personal and
practical gifts.
Tammy Ahlquist, owner
Waterford crystal heart shaped ring
of Annie's Country Store
holder courtesy of Table of Contents.
in downtown Loveland,
trend toward handmade gifts . She
also notices a trend
says people do not want mass-protoward personal gifts .
duced things and are more creative
She sells a lot of bath
and demanding in finding gifts. She
and kitchen items, such
claims, "People are getting fussy ,
as bath oils or gourmet
and that's good for artists."
hot sauces , to her
Home Coming is a specialty store
brides and grooms,
that carries all types of crafts and colbut she says her
lectibles , 98 percent of which are
customers are also
made in Fort Collins. Breeden says
buying crystal and
Heart Scents , which are perfumed ,
personal accessory
beeswax hearts, are popular gifts for
items.
bridesmaids, as are Angel Lights,
Mary McAlexander,
which are handmade, individual oil
owner of Table of Contents in
lamps.
Foothills Fashion Mall, says there
Linda Tapparo of Fort Collins
are three things her brides and
offers a unique gift through her home
grooms look for when buying gifts for
business, Creative Memories.
their attendants : practicality, affordTapparo teaches classes on how to
ability, and something that will serve
create safe, long-lasting photo
as a memento of the occasion. For
albums and sells quality, acid-free
bridesmaids, she recommends crysphoto album materials. She recomtal perfume bottles, oil candles,
mends brides treat their bridesmaids
champagne glasses, and crystal ring
to a class and albums so they can
holders. For groomsmen, she recomcreate their own personalized scrapmends business card cases and
books of the wedding. Tapparo says
Pilsner beer glasses, both of which
she teaches "a skill that they'll use
can be engraved .
for the rest of their lives."
Beer glasses or mugs are a
Usually, all the bridesmaids
popular item for groomsmen.
are given the same gift and the
Rowes Flowers and Gifts in
downtown Loveland sells ..-·<o~- groomsmen are given the same
gift. However, it is common
German-made steins, which
for the maid or matron of
are large beer mugs with
honor and the best man
metals tops. Owner Bill
to receive more disRodgers says these
tinctive and expen steins can be made
sive gifts. Tripp says
out of pewter, porcethis is because of
lain , metal or potthe extra duties ,
tery, with or without
such as holding the
wildlife designs , and
rings and standing
are often collectible
pieces.
Cheryl Breeden,
Matte glass perfume
owner
of
Home
bottle with brass filigree
Coming in downtown
base by Glass Act Studio,
courtesy of The Mole Hole
Fort Collins, observes a
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in the receiving line, they perform.
What is less common is for the
bride and groom to give different,
individualized gifts to each attendant.
Tripp thinks individualized gifts can
cause "hard feelings" between attendants who receive different gifts.
However, store owners are seeing
this practice grow.
Tricia Pittman, manager of The
Mole Hole in the Foothills Fashion
Mall, says her store works with a lot
of older brides, or brides in their second or third marriages , who are
steering away from the traditional
approach. These brides , or grooms ,
often have smaller wedding parties,
and a larger budget, which allows
them to buy a unique gift for each
person. Pittman says her store offers
shelves and shelves of gifts appropriate for wedding attendants, and she
recommends distinctive decorative
items such as glass paperweights,
crystal figurines , candle holders, jewelry boxes, wildlife art, and golf toys.
Whatever gifts are to be given ,
Tripp strongly recommends the giftgiving be a special occasion. She
says the appropriate time to present
the gifts is at a bridesmaids' luncheon , for the women , and at the
bachelor party, fo r the men. Even
when wedding attendants arrive in
town at the last minute, Tripp says a
distinct occasion honoring them is
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important. She even suggests a
bridesmaids' breakfast on the morning of the wedding. She says planning a special event for the attendants lets them know how much they
are truly appreciated. Tripp does not
feel giving the gifts at the rehearsal
dinner is appropriate.
Shopping for wedding attendants
can be a fun experience . Brides and
grooms should have an idea of what
they want, and how much they can
spend, before they start looking in
stores , but they should enjoy the
browsing process. With so many
beautiful gifts out there , something
can be found for everyone . And in
the long run , as with so many other
things, it is not the monetary value
of the gift that is important , but the
love and the care that goes into
finding it.
Ashley Ryan Gaddis is a free-lance
writer living in Fort Collins . She
recently got married, and she bought
her three bridesmaids individualized
gifts. Her groom bought his groomsmen bar coasters and trays.
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IEGNINI:S
OF
By Melissa Merritt
earls . The word itself
substance called nacre.
rolls ott the tongue.
Mother-of-Pearl , which is
Pearls have a special
basically a flat pearl-like
place in most wo substance inside the oysmen 's hearts . Ask a
ter shell , is also made of
woman about her
layers of nacre. The reapearls and her eyes light
son pearls have a lustrous
up with memories . Pearls
iridescence is because the
are the most traditional
nacreous layer is made up
jewelry worn at weddings.
of minute mineral crystals .
These crystals, aragonite,
They are also popular gifts
overlap in the nacreous
tor graduations, as well as
anniversaries . With that
layer and retract light into
kind of personal history ,
tiny prisms or rainbows .
When a young bride
it's no wonder pearls are
treasured tor more than
gazes at he r wedding
pearls, she may not be
just their monetary value.
But memories aside ,
aware of aragonite or
pearls hold a wonder all
nacreous layers, but she
their own. What other gem
senses that pearls, like
rainbows , symbolize a
comes perfectly formed in
its own natural package?
promise and hope. Their
mellow surfaces otter a
What other jewel actually
sense of familiarity and
grows over years of time.
Clockwise: Double strand of delicate Japanese fresh water pearls
stability, a sort of "glowing
The tact that fine pearls
with 14K gold bead accents, $190, courtesy of Cooper & Cooper.
are the product of a close
feeling," th~t no other jewPremium high lustre cultured 18" single strand 9mm pearls with 14K
association with living anielry can offer. In the tradiclasp, courtesy of John Atencio. Fresh water Mabe pearl pendant
mals over a period of at
tional we cfdi Ag poem:
set in 14K yellow gold, $238, courtesy of Garwoods Jewelers.
least seven years, gives
"Something old, Som Estate cultured pearl cluster ring set in 14K gold, $299, courtesy ofi
thing new; Somethin
them a warmer connection
Corner Coin and Jewelry.
borrowed and Something
with human beings than
cold , hard stones mined from inside the earth . In addition,
blue, " the "something bo rowed" has often been a relative's heirloom strand of earls loaned tor that special
our natural awe of the unknown ocean imbues pearls with
an added sense of wonder.
bridal moment of promises.
A pearl forms when an oyster's flesh is invaded by a
And heirlooms they are - tor although buyers sometiny grain of sand or a parasite . The oyster, in an effort to
times express concern over tile wisdom of investing in
soften this sharp irritation, covers the foreign body with a
an article of jewelry which is softer than a diamond or
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trous prismatic layer, causing pit
marks and marring the surface of
the pearls. Pearls can be scratched
if not protected from harder diamond jewelry.
Professional jeweler Steve Bewley
of William Crow Jewelers, 910 16th
Street, Denver Colorado, suggests
that pearl owners store their pearls in
Collins, Colorado , recommends a
regular professional cleaning for
pearl jewelry to keep it as glowing
and smooth as the day it was purchased . Pearls should also be
reknotted when the silk cord knots
between the pearls on a strand
become soiled or frayed. She goes
on to say earrings and rings usually
contain an adhesive
material. This material
should be checked and
maintained by a professional jeweler when you
have your pearls cleaned
to keep your jewelry
strong and durable
enough for daily wear .
Regular attention to
these details will pay off
in pearls of strength ,
integrity, and beauty
which will last many generations.
People throughout history have valued pearls
as symbols of wisdom
and honor. The phrases
"don't cast your pearls
before swine ," and
"pearls of wisdom" reveal
our inclination to honor
this softer jewel. Even the
image of the " pearly
gates" casts this gem in a
heavenly role .
Baroque pearls capture the jewelers imagination
Steinbeck , in his
in 14K gold free form settings.
famous
novel
"The
a soft bag or in the separate velvet
Pearl," tells the legend of the "Pearl
lined pearl box which they provide at
of the World" and its dramatic effect
Willia Crow. Mr. Bewley noted that
on everyone who touches it. The
pea~ls were an extremely popular
glow of the pearl seems to give it a
Christmas gift in 1993. He advises
life of its own as it plays with light.
that pearl b yers "make pearls the
The pearl is so admired in this story
that it is valued even above
life itself.
So , how can the average
buyer find "The Pearl of the
World ," or at least the best
value for their dollar? First ,
determine which type of pearl
you like best. Pearls are not
really investment purchases
because there is no ready
resale market for them. So
buy a pearl that appeals to
Genevieve Antoine Dariaux you . Fresh water pearls
resemble Rice Krispies. The
last thing you put on, and the first
round , more perfect looking saltwater
thing you take off ' so as not to dampearls, Japanese cultured pearls , are
age them witt)--l'lair spray, perfumes,
cultivated by human efforts in a laboqr sharper gol~ jewelry.
ratory setting .
Kathy Wa l<inson with Cooper &
In the lab, an oyster of the approCoope ', 23 Old Town Square, Fort
priate species is impregnated with a
"The ideal neckl e, the most universally
becomin[ piece of jewelry ever created, and an
indispensable accessory in every woman's
wardrobe is a trin[ of pearls.
pellet of crushed oyster shell from
Although Mr. Bewley does not recOld Town Square, Fort Collins,
the Mississippi riverbed , and then
ommend that customers indulge in
Colorado, reminds us that pearls are
this practice, he does confirm that
allowed to layer the pellet with lusclassic, "there is nothing more perfect for a wedding or graduation." A
trous nacre. Pearls can be formed in
the quickest way to tell a fake from
16" -18" strand is the most traditional
the real thing is to gently rub them
as little as six months, wi t h larger
length,..tg heirloom quality pearls.
across your teeth. Simulated pearls
more superior pearls requiring up to
will slide like the coated plastic that
Their iridescent luster seems to
seven years to mature. While a sh iny
layer can be accomplished in a six
they are , whereas real pea rls will
reveal ar;~d conceal at the same time .
month period, the layer is thin, easily
have a slightly gritty feel. Mr. Bewley
Pearls appear to mysteriously hold
scratched, and considered the mark
does encourage buyers to hold up a
back some of their subtle loveliness
of an i nfe rio r pearl. When . . . . . - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - . fo( the mme appreciative eye.
drilled to be strung, the fragThere is an ev.
present
ile outer layer of these pearls
sense that if one could just
may actually peel off. The
look a bit longer or deeper
more matu re and nicely aged
into its surface, a pearl would
unfold itself fully. Perhaps it is
cultured pearls are the kind
this mystery and promise of
generally used to produce
the lovely strands which are
future intrigue which attracts
brides to wear pearls as symmatched according to size
and color.
bols of the constantly changing and growing relationship
Today, a single strand of
individually cultured, good
which unfolds in marriage.
quality white pearls of rough Melissa Merritt is a fourteen
ly nine millimeters sells for at
least $4000. The same strand of natprospective purchase in background
year resident of Fort Collins,
light. The light should not glance off
Colorado. She is a mother of a nine
ural pearls, the top category, would
the pearl like a fish bowl, but should
year old son and teaches junior high
cost in the neighborhood of $80,000.
radiate or glow from the pearl 's surUntil the late Renaissance a natural
school English, History, and Drama
pearl's value had nearly as much to
face.
at Heritage Christian School in Fort
Like any jewelry investment, buy
do with its roundness as its color,
Collins, Colorado. She enjoys spendsize, and luster. About that time, howthe best you can afford. Beverly
ing time with her family, reading, and
ever , bizarrely misshapen pearls ,
Butera, manager of John Atencio, #1
writing for Style magazine!
pear-shaped ones for instance
became popular. Known as "baroque"
Hallmark wants
Prisma
pearls, they were often used to create
to help you plan
Enterprises
pieces of jewelry, and today are still
your wedding.
considered highly fashionable.
o Diamonds
o Gemstones
Color seems to have little bearing
on value , since pearls of any color
are considered valuable and attractive . In fact, a strand of naturally
Del Miller
black cultured pearls may cost up to
Owner
$13 ,000 , and up to $120,000 for a
strang o excee ingly rare natural
black pearls. In both cases the colGIA Certified
ora 1on is due to ~l:le unique chemGraduate Gemologist
493-0381
on staff
istry of the mollusk that produces
Timnath, Colorado
them , the black-lipped oyster .
Cultured black pearls come from the
South Pacific and natural black
pearls are found off the coast of
~ Albums
Me ico and Panama.
J
The most important factors to con'sider when buying pearls are uniforPreserve your precious
mity of size and color within the
memories
with photo safe
strand a glowing luster, and as few
albums.
imperfections as you can afford .
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"My collection has something for
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collection. I am truly
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the Fort Collins area.
Beth and her bridal consultants offer
the service and the special attention I
like brides to receive. Service is most
important and I will not allow my line
to be represented in a salon that
does not treat each bride like a Royal
Princess," says Antonio. "Every bride
dreams of the royal wedding and I
want my gowns to be just that. They
can be the regal bride of their
dreams in one of my gowns. It is truly
a pleasure to go to the bridal salons
and work directly with today's brides.
I can then design with their ideas in
mind. I feel the bride of the 90's is
more independent than ever before.
She is concerned about her body
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feminine figure with the fabrics I
use."
"My brides want sophistication, elegance, and the illusion of romance
and this is what they can expect with
the Antonio Fermin Collection. The
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Antonio believes in making gowns
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Antonio's trains are his renowned
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Having studied and worked in
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royal trains of the social elite. He has
brought his experience to the United
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Antonio spends much of his time
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and the United States. Antonio holds
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but says he loves it all. "I love the
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Each is so lovely in her own right."
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"Art is a human activity having for
its purpose the transmission to others of the highest and best feelings
to which men have risen. "
By Donna Lock
- Leo Tolstoy
Scu._lptor
vate collections. Benson Park in
Loveland features a Muhlestein
sculpture titled "Fiyin"'.
Sculptor Muhlestein releases
four to six new pieces per year.
He and his wife, Sara, have
recently opened a studio and
gallery in Loveland. His current
goal is to release an annual
pewter sculpture of a children's
Christmas pageant. He plans to
create one piece a year with the
first one available in the fall of
1994. "My long term goal is to
sculpt full time. As long as I can
do a good job at both sculpting
and engineering, I will continue to
do both , " he states.
Children are the inspiration
for Blair's creations and he t ries
to reward that inspiration by visiting schools and introducing
children to sculpture . He has
taught in art schools and offe rs
private classes .
Blair Muhlestein 's sculptures
can be viewed at his studio and
gallery at 233 East 4th Street in
Loveland. Call 667-6742 for
hours and additional information.
Focuses On
Children
Capturing the innocence and
spirit of children in everyday
events is the hallmark of sculptures by artist Blair Muhlestein.
His sculptures reflect the wonder
and curiosity of children and invite
adults to relive happy childhood
memories. "I have three goals for
every piece that I create. Each
sculpture should be lifelike, happy
and include some type of action,"
says Muhlestein.
Blair lives in Loveland where he
sculpts in his studio and works full
time for Hewlett Packard
Company in facilities engineering.
He has a degree in mechanical
engineering and views his art as
an extension of his engineering
career. "My whole career in engineering is thinking in three dimensional terms. Sculpting is the
same process but you use a different kind of shape. I use a head
instead of a gear, " explains
Muhlestein.
His interest in art began with wood
carvings. He had been a scoutmaster
and carved the wooden tieslide for
his boy scout troop. Some other early
projects were faces, figures and
abstract forms carved in driftwood.
Blair lived in Delaware at the time
and started displaying his wood carvings in local galleries. In 1979, he
transferred to the Loveland division
of Hewlett Packard as the machine
shop manager. His wood carvings
continued but Blair was anxious to do
more . Muhlestein began to attend
sculpting seminars by George
Lundeen, Fritz White, Rosie Sandifer
and Lincoln Fox.
" I was becoming mol'e serious
about bronze and Georqe Lundeen
convinced me that I could do it," says
Muhlestein . "I helped George with
several pieces and knew then that
sculpture was an interest for me ."
His first bronze sculptures were of
Indians but Blair was not pleased
with the results. 'Those first bronzes
were not me so I decided to do
something I know and love-children," he states. He found his niche
and has continued to focus on children.
Live models are used for each of
his pieces and he spends half of his
time on creating the correct hand
and facial expressions. He has won
numerous awards for both woodcarving and sculpture. His sculptures are
displayed in Canada, Australia and
the United States. His works are
included in corporate, public and pri-
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Art I:n.
Wedding Rings
Some individuals admire art in the
form of a painting , a photograph or
piece of sculpture. Others prefer to
enjoy the art from a closer and more
personal perspective such as on
their finger . Engagement and wedding rings have become a new market for art appreciation. The number
of couples who wish to create and
customize an engagement and wedding ring is on the rise.
Beverly Butera of John Atenc io
says, "A wedding ring should be a
statement of beauty but also be practical enough to last a lifetime. The
public is asking for more individuality
in wedding rings." John Atencio
offers the quadrillion and trillion diamonds which can be easily modified
to accomodate a customer's wishes .
The diamond engagement ring is
still the most popular choice according to Lynn Hamann Roberts of
Sartor Hamann Jewelers. "More and
more individuals are selecting the
fancy shapes of diamond such as
marquise , pear and baguette.
Colored stones such as ruby and
sapphire are being used as accents
in rings. People are customizing and
adding an individual touch to their
rings."
Ring styles that were once not
considered appropriate for wedding
rings are becoming more popular.
Randy Reider of Garwood Jewelers
explains, "Free-form and asymmetrical designs with a clean look are
popular. I am seeing more and more
individuals requesting a single ring
or band rather than the traditional
set. Many of my customers are
Galleries
Galore
Clara Hatton Gallery, 491-6774, Colorado State
University
March 19 - April 30, "lnnervisions: German
Prints From the Age of Expressionism".
May 6 - June 18, Master of Fine Arts candidates present their work in a variety of media.
Fort Collins Museum, 221-6738, 200 Mathews.
March 15 - May 8, "Through The Eyes of
Tsutkwanah", photography exhibit, North Gallery.
March 23 - Shoshone Stories and Myths with
speaker Darwin St. Clair, 7:30p .m., North
Gallery.
April 5 - May 29, "The Many Faces of Fort
Collins", Overland Trail Room.
April 27 - The National Garden of the American
Wilderness : New Concepts in Landscape
Architecture with speaker Jeff Lakey, 7:30 p.m.,
North Gallery.
May 10-13 - Demonstration of shingle splitting
and attaching of new roof to Janis Cabin ,
Courtyard.
May 17-June 27- "Grandeur, Simplicity
and Convenience-The U.S. Capitol", photography exhibit, North Gallery. Opening
reception May 25 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
with discussion by speaker Linnaea Dix at
7:30p.m.
Gustafson Gallery, Aylesworth Hall C1 05 at
Colorado State University.
Exhibition includes historic costume collection.
Lincoln Center, 221-6735, 417 West Magnolia.
March 25- Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, 7:30p.m. ,
Performance Hall.
Through March 30 - Poudre R-1 School District
Exhibit, Intimate and Lobby Galleries.
April 5 - "Germany" Lincoln Center Passport
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searching for a unique one-of-a-kind
ring."
Some early legends regarding
wedding rings tell of a solid band
being used to signify undying love .
Travelogue Film, 2 and 7:30 p.m., Performance
Hall.
April 13- Tokyo String Quartet, 7:30p.m. ,
Performance Hall.
April14-15- Aladdin , 5:30 and 7:30p.m.,
Performance Hall.
April 15-May 13- Poudre Valley Art League Art
Exhibition, All Galleries.
April 29 - Da Capo Chamber Players, 7:30
p.m., Performance Hall.
Lloyd's Art Center, 482-2218 , 216 North
College Avenue
March - Poudre Valley Art League All Member
Show.
April - Photographs and sculpture by Ken
Burns.
May- Mother/Daughter Art Show.
One West Contemporary Art Center, 4822787, College at Oak Plaza
March-April 23 - "Art In The Family". Regional
show celebrating the United Nations "Year of the
Family" and will feature artists from families
which include two or more artists.
March 30-April 4 - "Colorado State University
Design Expo".
May 5-June 25- "Pencil To Paper'', a national
contemporary drawing show. Opening reception
May 5th 5-7 p.m.
May 6-28- "Northern Colorado Weavers Guild".
Trimble Court, 221-0051 , 118 Trimble Court in
Historic Old Town Fort Collins
March-May - Featuring pottery by regional
artists.
LOVELAND
Baker Gallery, 663-7 407, 1041 North Lincoln
Series of functional contemporary art shows
March- "Plain And Fancy", Tables exhibit.
April- "Choose Your Seats", Chairs exhibit.
May - "Small Wonders", Children's furniture
exhibit.
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Engagement rings were often made
from precious stones included in the
bride's dowry. The first reported diamond engagement ring was given to
Mary of Burgundy in 1477 by
Archduke Maximilian of Austria. The
tradition of wearing engagement and
wedding rings on the third finger of
the left hand dates back to the
Egyptian belief of "vena amorif" (vein
of love) which runs from the heart to
the finger.
Individuals are requesting unique
and non-traditional styles in wedding
rings and the jewelry industry has
responded. William Crow Jewelers
reports that there are more options
available than ever before for customers seeking an engagement and
wedding ring. There are diamonds,
colored stones, different metals, single bands or sets available for a person to create their own work of art.
Anyone can be an artist with these
resources and design a masterpiece
to be admired for years.
Gallery East, 667-6520, Lincoln and 10th Street
March 12-April 12 - "Alaska and Colorado
Rockies- Watercolors by Sharon Hultf".
Loveland Museum and Gallery, 962-2410, Fifth
and Lincoln
March-April10- "Recent Gifts To The Museum
Collection", Window on Main Street.
April 10-May 1 - Colorado Governor's
Invitational Art Show and Sale , Gallery.
Reception April16 6:30 to 10 p.m. Sponsored by
Rotary Clubs of Loveland.
May 7-July 10- "Single-Minded , Single Handed : A Retrospective of Colorado Work
From 1981 To The Present by David Mespie",
Gallery. Opening reception May 7 7 to 9 p.m.
May ?-July 10- "The Five", Gallery. The Five
are photographers John S. Benjamin, Mark
James, Ron Lutz, Gary Maul and Ronda Stone.
Opening reception May 7 7 to 9 p.m.
ESTES PARK
Impressions Ltd., 586-6353, 150 East Riverside
Suite 210
March - Women 's History Month-Original
handcolored photographs by Sally Carlin.
April - Celebrating Earth Day all month with
wildlife art by Robert Bateman and Rod
Frederick.
May 13, 14 & 15 - Artwalk Weekend 94 .
Photography by James Frank and wildlife art by
Dan D'Amico.
Serendipity, 586-8410, 117 East Elkhorn
March - Women's History Month with Cherokee
artist Virginia Stroud.
April - Pottery From The Earth with Acoma pottery.
May 13, 14 & 15 - Artwalk Weekend 94. Fetish
trunk show by Quam Family.
Donna Lock is a free-lance writer living in Fort
Collins with an interest in history and the arts.
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OPINIONS • TRENDS • FACTS • PEOPLE • BUSINESS • BY PHIL WALKER
VISIONS ALONG
The Poudre Yallef
THE POUDRE VALLEY IS BURNING!
Throughout the years of the Civil
War, the majority of the regular troops
of the U.S. Army had been withdrawn
from the frontier to the East for more
serious fighting . This left the lands of
the Colorado Territory woefully lacking
in troops and leadership to protect the
lives and property of the settlers along
the front range . This was especially the
case in Northern Colorado. Far from
the gold fields in the mountains and the
bustling boom town of Denver, the
Poudre Valley contained the only center for commerce north of Denver and
all the way to Fort Laramie, 60 miles
north of present day Cheyenne. This
was the settlement of Laporte, a principal hub of the Overland Stage that ran
along the Cherokee Trail.
When the flood of the Poudre River
in June of 1864 forced the army to
relocate Camp Collins, the site chosen
was 8 miles downstream on open land
near the intersection of today's
Jefferson and Linden Streets . In
August, 1864, Fort Collins was established. Eventually, there would be 22
buildings erected at Fort Collins for the
military reservation .
With the outbreak of the Civil War,
the Plains Indians seized this opportunity to declare a war of their own on
the entire white population of the West.
Old Fort Collins, 1865
Outmanned, outmaneuvered and outsupplied, the soldiers of Fort Collins
did their best to protect the home steads of the settlers and the far-flung
outposts along the route of the
Overland Stage.
Up until now, the Sioux, Cheyenne
and some of the Arapahoe had done
most of their raiding north and east of
the Poudre Valley, but in November of
1864, Colonel John M. Chivington conducted his infamous attack on a camp
of nearly a thousand helpless
Cheyenne and Arapahoe Indians at
Sand Creek, massacring them all to
the last child. This infuriated all of the
Plains Indians and within weeks huge
war parties of allied Indians were retali ating against settlers, wagon trains and
stage coaches.
They
sacked
Julesburg
in
February, 1865.
Now the only thing
between the pioneers and a force
of as many as
3 ,000
Indians
were
the
60
remaining soldiers
at Fort Co IIi n s .
The Indians were
probing in a dozen
places along a
hundred mile front
from Laporte to
Captain Evan 's Headquarters, Fort Collins, Colorado, 1865
Julesburg.
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By August, 1865, the Indians were
raiding up and down the Cherokee
Trail from Fort Laramie to Denver.
They attacked the stage stations at
Virginia Dale, The Forks at Livermore,
the Big Thompson station near present
day Loveland and were attacking and
burning every house, every ranch and
every farm within a 50 mile radius of
Fort Collins. On August 11th, they raided the ranch of Antoine Janis, the
Poudre Valley's first settler and ran off
all his horses. The outskirts of Laporte
were attacked. All of the settlers who
had not fled for their lives to the Fort
were put to the knife and their women
and children were taken prisoner. Fort
Collins, itself, was now surrounded as
the Indian forces crept to within a mile
of the garrison .
The army responded to the cries for
help from Colorado Territory and began
sending reinforcements to the front
range . Even while the Indians were
slaughtering the settlers , the troops
were pouring into Fort Collins. 14 companies of General George Custer's 7th
Michigan Cavalry and parts of the 1st
Michigan Cavalry arrived at the Fort
near the first of August. These were
battle-hardened troops, fresh from the
engagements of the Civil War. But they
were still outnumbered by the Indians
ten to one. Quickly these troops were
disbursed along the route of the
Overland Stage in hopes that their
superior firepower would deter the ragLydia's Style Magazine
ing Sioux and Cheyenne. The Indians
just bypassed the army strong points
and went on raiding.
The climax of the summer war along
the Cherokee Trail, (effectively the
Poudre Valley and north along the
mountains to the Wyoming border),
came on September 3rd. The Indians
were leaving fire lines, criss-crossing
the valley. At 1 a.m. a large body of
Indian warriors crossed the ford of the
river at Sherwood Station, just a few
miles from the Fort at the intersection of
Prospect and 1-25, as we know it today.
They had a large herd of horses they
were driving. By 4 a.m. the command at
Fort Collins had been mustered and
was on the trail ... all 14 of them. After
driving their horses to exhaustion, they
finally gave up the chase 45 miles north
and plodded back with only a few stray
horses they had been able to recapture.
Reflect for a moment and imagine
sunset on a hot summer afternoon.
Across the parade ground of the Fort
was the little boarding house that
Auntie Stone kept for the officers. The
64 year old widow is standing in the
front of the house. Her hands wring the
apron she is wearing as she turns
slowly around to glance, with worried
eyes, at the far horizons. Down the
river is a cloud of dust as if made by
the hooves of hundreds of horses. To
the south, toward the Big Thompson
there is the sound of gunfire. And there
is smoke on the bluffs north of Laporte.
There are little camps of refugees who
have fled their homes at the last
moment, saving what they could and
leaving the rest. But they have seen
the fires as one by one their homes are
sacked and destroyed.
The Poudre Valley was burning.
Get to know us on
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Rita GJaser, Vice President, Commercial Lending
Rita has 10 years of lending experience,
specializing in construction, commercial, real
estate and agricultural loans. She has an MBA in
Finance/Accounting, is a member of the Foothills
Rotazy Club and an active participant in community
events in Fort Collins.
Lynne Potter, Vice President, Commercial Lending
Lynne has been associated with Bank One for six
years as an auditor, operations manager and
commercial lender. She is a member of the
American Institute of CPAs, the Colorado Society
of CPAs, the Fort Collins Chamber of Commerce,
Red Carpet Committee and Center for Business
Assistance Committee.
Dave Marcy, Commercial Loan Officer
Dave has six years of banking experience, with
an emphasis in commercial credit analysis.
He has a degree in Economics from CSU and
has completed the majority of coursework toward
a second degree in Finance. Dave is active in the
community, and has done volunteer work for both
the United Way and Jaycees.
SPEAKING OF HISTORY
One of the best little books about Fort
Collins is called "Fort Collins Yesterdays". It was written in 1975 and
contains stories about people and
events in the history of the city. It was
written by Evadene Swanson. Now she
has updated the book to cover some of
the recent history of Fort Collins in the
past 25 years. It's a nice book. Price:
$9.95. It's available at the Fort Collins
Museum and at King Soopers, Safeway
and Toddys. Pick up a copy today.
ITS TEATIME
The British tradition of tea is centuries old. Tea time, called "High Tea"
is served at 4 p.m. SHARP. Well,
Americans have schedules that are
somewhat more fluid, so to speak, and
so you can enjoy the High Tea tradition
weekdays from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. at
the Helmshire Inn, 1212 S. College
Ave., across from the running track at
C.S.U. Owner Judy Mauler got into the
afternoon tea habit while she was
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hot drinks that are served in English
bone china cups with lace cloths and
real silver. Offerings range from elegant
finger sandwiches, to chicken
Florentine, to crab Newburg in a puff
pastry. There are also scones, soup,
salad and sandwiches. The whole idea
is to offer a place in Fort Collins where
people can go with their friends and
enjoy an unrushed social time.
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JOY POOLES
Her Be~ource~
When
Joy
Poole was 16
years old , she
came across a
new word she
had never seen
before ... CURATOR. When she
looked it up in the
dictionary , she
found out that it meant, "Guardian of
Antiquities". That had a nice ring to it.
Starting right then and there, Joy set
out to become one of these magical
people.
The pathway from her front door in
Council Bluffs, Iowa , led Joy to the
University of Colorado where she
majored in Museum Studies, graduating in 1980. Adding in a few stops inbetween, the trail has led to her current , permanent camp as Director
and .. .CURATOR, of the Fort Collins
Museum.
"I was allergic to corn," she said. "In
Iowa , that's a crime punishable by
death. And besides, for generations my
family has been migrating back and
forth from Council Bluffs to Colorado.
My great-grandfather, you know , was
the Potato King of Delores County. My
uncle was a famous baseball player.
Want to see my scrapbook?"
Yep, that's a curator alright. She said
all of that in one breath.
After Joy graduated from the
University of Colorado , she spent four
years as an administrator at the
Colorado Historical Society. She was
the co-founder of the Santa Fe Trail
Association. It was largely through her
efforts that the famous old cattle trail of
the southwest was designated as a
National Historical Trail by President
Ronald Reagan in 1986. The President
quipped , "I did a movie once called
The Santa Fe Trail."
Joy came to Fort Collins to become
the Director of the Museum in March,
Spring 1994
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1992. We as ked her what he r first
impression of the museum was.
"Neglect ," she said candidly , "I
thought the museum lacked direction
and innovation ."
So she started in. The staff was all
stuffed into closets and alcoves. There
was no way for them to do their job .
The museum had no active outreach
program , no large public support base,
no grants , no endowments , and no
way to earn money independently. The
museum was totally supported by the
City of Fort Collins and dependent on
the annual budgeting process.
During the first year, Joy presided
over a $60,000 remodeling job. Offices
and work spaces were provided for the
staff. A gift shop was added to provide
a new income stream for the museum
and allow it to continue to operate with
no admission charges . A changing
exhibits display area was put on line.
With the support and the cooperation
of the Victorian Questors, the turn-ofthe-century Boxelder School was
opened with much of the original desks
and schoolroom paraphernalia intact.
Best of all, the museum earned $6,000
in new money from Gift Shop sales.
With the basic , modern museum ,
infrastructure in place , Joy turned to
the collection itself. The display cases
were simplified and made more visitor
interactive. The collection of Poudre
Valley memorabilia was organized into
groups by subject, places and events.
Programs for groups and the general
public were put in place to help interpret the history of Fort Collins.
In Apri I, 1993, the Fort Coil ins
Museum celebrated a triumphant
Grand Re-opening. It was attended by
several hundred people, many of whom
had never been to the museum before.
A donor program and grant system was
put into action to solicit help from the
public to continue the expansion projects that Joy was planning. By the end
of 1993, the museum had taken in over
$26,000 of new money from donations
and gift shop sales.
Joy has started 1994 with a $50,000
appropriation from the city to combine
the entire collection that is not on display at the museum into one , d ry ,
secure location in the trolley barn. She
thinks that her gift shop sales and
solicitation program this year will earn
$70,000.
CURATOR. Guardian of Antiquities.
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are seeking a more balanced
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approach to fitness. It wasn't always
so.
One of the most unique and popular activities to come out of the fitness boom is Aerobics . The aerobic
exercise class, which began popping
up 20 years ago, consisted of little
more than body-bending and bruising exercises with a few jumping jacks thrown in for vari- ~
ety. Classes were often
taught on cement ~(J
floors, shoes were of
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the running , tennis or
gardening variety, and
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the music of Bee Gees
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seemed to be the only
beat in town. Instructors
were generally self-taught fitness
enthusiasts who had huge reservoirs
of energy and enough nerve to lead
a group. They taunted their classes
with permanent smiles and those
S1lrvefs show there has
never-ceasing, sadistic exercises. No
recentlf been a SO% increase
pain - no gain was the aerobic
in the n\lmber of aquatic
mantra.
Times have changed. It's no longer
classes being offered across
how high you can kick your leg that
the countrf. More and more
defines your fitness level. Those torpeople are discovering water
ture sessions eventually gave way to
eJ[ercise is good, clean fun
sane and safe exercise classes .
Along the way, people began choosand a refreshing worlco\lt.
ing classes that were fun, safe and
much more attuned to what their paroffer variety. Hi-low aerobics, lowticipants
want and need.
impact, step aerobics and bodyIf those early aerobics classes
sculpting are among the many types
turned you off to the "group effort"
of exercise classes offered at local
approach to fitness , there 's now a
fitness centers and health clubs .
new wave to catch. Water exercise
Conscientious instructors are now
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has proven to be a kinder and gentler format. While traditional land
classes have stabilized , water
classes have steadily grown in popularity. Surveys show there has
recently been a 50% increase in the
number of aquatic classes being
offered across the country. More
and more people are discovering water exercise is good ,
clean fun and a refreshing
workout. You don 't even
have to get your ha ir
wet!
Of course , before
starting any exe rcise
program , you should
consult you r physician.
~ With his or her go-ahead,
water exercise might be
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just what you 've been looking for to shake up your workout
regimen .
Components of most water classes
are similar to land classes . Most will
contain a warm-up phase , brief
stretch, aerobic exercise , strength
work and cool down followed by
another stretch portion. Don 't be
fooled - an important point to
remember is your heart rate will drop
approximately 10 beats per minute
when you enter the wate r. So keep
this in mind when monitoring your
target heart rate zone during class .
Your heart rate may not be as high
as in a land class but you 'll definitely
be working just as hard!
Kelly Hernandez is the Aqua
Fitness Coordinator of the Parks and
Recreation Department for the City
of Fort Collins. Her job is to promote
aqua fitness , design and sched ule
water classes and t rain the city 's
instructors. Kelly recommends water
exercise as a val uable component to
a fitness program . "Wate r exercise
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can be for anybody. We have many
types of participants .. . senior citizens, people over 40, pregnant
women or just people who got bored
with land aerobics." Kelly does admit
that 90% of the participants in her
classes are women, although men
are welcome also.
According to Kelly, there are many
benefits to water exercise . It's safe
- most classes are held in no more
than chest high water. You don 't
have to know how to swim to partake. The buoyancy factor of the
water allows people to participate
who might not be able to complete a
land aerobics class . Water is a very
supportive environment which makes
water classes much less strenuous
on the joints, tendons and ligaments.
People with arthritis, who are overweight or injured may find water aerobics to be just what the doctor
ordered. Water exercise is an effective way to achieve overall fitness
because it naturally combines cardiovascular and strength workouts .
Moving through water, not air, creates more resistance to working
muscles.
For those who have an aversion to
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of water automatically removes that
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Just as land classes have added
zip by introducing hand weights ,
steps, slides and other props, water
exercise classes have followed suit.
Kelly says her instructors are very
creative and constantly share new
ideas. Need hand weights? Simply
fill plastic milk cartons with water.
Each person can work within their
own abilities by filling the jug with just
the right amount of water. Hand paddles, pull buoys and kick boards are
all borrowed from traditional swimmers to add other dimensions to
water classes . Even the pool wall
can be utilized for those dreaded
push ups and leg lifts.
Although a recent experiment of
water step classes didn 't work, the
city's class schedule contains many
interesting and diverse classes.
"Aqua-Fitness" is a complete water
exercise class consisting of stretching, aerobics and muscle strengthening. "Twinges-in-the -Hinges" is a
class developed by the Arthritis
Foundation YMCA Aquatic Program.
Participants are led by trained personnel through a series of specifically designed exercises for people with
arthritis. On the other end of the
spectrum , "Deep H20 Workout" is
held in the diving well at EPIC. This
class takes an aggressive no-impact
approach by being taught entirely in
deep water! Buoyancy belts are
available to help you get started.
Among the first and most faithful
devotees to water exercise are
seniors . Eileen Hendee , Senior
Program Coo rdinator for the Fort
Collins Club , sees this as a natural
combination. "Water is a great place
for seniors to exercise because the
impact on their joints is lessened ."
Eileen notes that coordination is less
important because water is such a
forgiving environment. She also feels
that water classes are much less
intimidating to a person just starting
an exercise program .
Imagine looking forward to your
exercise class! The Fort Collins Club
senior classes turn into daily social
events. "We don 't use music
because of the acoustics in the pool
area and that just gives us an opportunity to talk," says Eileen . An important reason people remain faithful to
an exercise program is because they
enjoy it and your local swimming
pool might be a great way to make
new friends .
Eileen has specific suggestions for
seniors searching for a water exercise program . Make sure the class
design is sensitive to senior special
needs and abilities. In general , exercises should be designed to improve
range of motion which means your
motions should be broad and slow
instead of short and quick. There
should never be over-repetitive
movements and arms should not be
out of the water or over the head for
extended lengths of time . Part of the
class should involve simply walking
in the pool. If music is used , make
su re it's appropriate and not played
too loudly and check the temperature
of the pool . Eileen recommends
senio rs wo rk out in a pool kept
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Eileen cautions her participants to
start slowly and don't be intimidated .
"Seniors of all fitness levels can
come to a water class and get a
good workout. We're very supportive.
Just do what you can!"
Gina Swift , Director of Aquatic
Therapy for Orthosport at the
Orthopaedic Center of the Rockies,
discovered water exercise early on in
her athletic career. Aside from being
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"Twinges-in-the-flinges" is a
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Participants are led by
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"I found water exercise , not just
swimming , to be a great form of
cross-training _" It certainly worked for
her and she's convinced it will help
others.
In her occupation, she has encountered many recreational , elite and
world-class athletes all whom she
feels benefit from water exercise .
"Water exercise can be extremely
challenging yet still be gentle." Gina
recommends water exercise for injury
prevention and to increase optimum
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water therapy, she has designed
sports-specific water classes and
taught them to all types of competitive athletes including runners,
cyclists, football, track, volleyball, and
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jazz up your aqua wardrobe. Beware
Last year, Gina taught her class to
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to offer more classes in the future.
to this fabric. You may also want to
Gina has suggestions for instructors
wear a swim cap , although most
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aerobics and those
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ity that water proshould contain locomotion through the
vides , you may rediscover how fun
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exercise really is.
spot in the pool. Also , the class
should move through a sensible proPatty Spencer taught aerobics in Fort
gression of warm -up, aerobics,
Collins for 12 years and admits to
strength and cool-down with gentle
occasionally submitting her particistretching at the end.
pants to the "feel the burn" mentality,
If you're concerned about what to
but she never used the Bee Gee's
music.
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omfortable, casual and classic
. . . that's how I felt when I
entered The Armadillo, located
at 354 Walnut near Old Town.
Diane Dill and I were warmly
greeted and led to an ample
sized booth, where we were joined by
Richard Lucio, the manager of the Fort
Collins restaurant.
For 14 years this eatery has been
located in this historic building in
downtown Fort Collins . The building
was originally an old Rambler auto
dealership location and later became
a local pizza parlor and bar largely frequented by Colorado State students.
For several years the building was vacant until the Lucio family decided
they were ready to open another
restaurant like their extremely popular
one in LaSalle. That was a big step for
this family , but one which has paid off
quite well. The Fort Collins location
set the stage for growing the restaurant group into seven current locations
- in addition to LaSalle and Fort
Collins, there are restaurants in
Longmont, Aurora , Littleton, Arvada,
and Boulder.
On a morning after our dining experience , I had the pleasure of visiting
via phone with the corporate president
and one of the co-owners , Joe Lucio to
find out the history behind The
Armadillo. Joe was born and raised in
La Salle and spent time as a young
man working in the fields, then trained
to be a barber, and also earned his
real estate license . Yet it always was
his dream to own a small restaurant. In
January of 1970, he and his wife Lucie
Spring 1994
opened the first Armadillo, which went
so far beyond their expectations, that
Joe was able to quit his jobs as barber
and real estate agent.
"Sometimes the restaurant would be
so full, we would have people waiting
outside to get in. It really surprised my
family ," Joe commented.
What they opened was truly a family
owned and run restaurant , and The
Armadillo continues that way today.
The recipes are old family favorites,
many perfected by Joe's sister, Julia,
another owner, who is responsible for
all of the recipes . Joe's children helped
in the restaurant and also began to
show an interest in management.
Joe's oldest son, Louie, the third coowner, is now the corporate vice-president and director of operations. He ran
the operation of the Fort Collins location during its early years and was also
instrumental in handling the opening of
most of the other restaurants in the
state. Two other Lucio children, Chuck
and Hope, have positions at the corporate headquarters in LaSalle. Richard
and his sister Nancy, both now handle
managing the Fort Collins location.
Brenda Lucio, Richard's wife, operates
the Boulder location. Over his thirteen
years with the company, Richard has
handled almost every position in many
of the restaurants , but takes particular
pride in the solidarity of the Fort
Collins facility .
The evening that we dined at the
restaurant he took great care in making sure that we had the opportunity to
try almost everything on the menu .
Our gracious and friendly server, Ger-
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staff at The Armadillo. He offered suggestions of wonderful restaurant specialties and was quite knowledgable.
Joe is honored to state, "The dedicated people who work at the restaurant, from the front people to the dishwashers are a major part of what
makes The Armadillo successful. We
are blessed with loyal and hardworking
employees who treat the customers
right."
We started the evening with two of
the fine margaritas available - there
are 11 different flavors. Diane had a
Black and Gold margarita , which is
Cuervo Gold tequila, lime juice and
Chambord (raspberry) liqueur in a
sugared glass. It was delicious with
just a hint of the berry flavor. Diane
said it is a selection she definitely
plans to have again. I enjoy"ed the
Top Shelf Margarita with Cuervo
Gold tequila, lime juice , and a hint of
Grand Marnier. It was also excellent.
For appetizers , Richard suggested
three popular choices , the Chile Con
Queso dip, which is American and
monterey jack cheeses melted with
green chiles , tomatoes and onions. It
is excellent with both home made tortilla chips and flour tortillas. I could
have made a meal on the dip and the
Chicken Soup appetizer , which is
actually much more than just soup.
They simmer fresh chickens for a
superb broth to which they add
chunks of chicken, tomatoes , white
onions , and rice , then top it off with
slices of fresh avocado . This wonderful recipe was concocted by Joe
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monterey jack cheese . Diane really
found this tasty, commenting "This is
so good, I'm going to have this for my
meal the next time I'm here .
Both of us could have quietly
munched our way through just the
appetizers, but we were only getting
started. Next up, Gerard brought out
plates of five of the most popular dinners. The Crispy Chile Relleno dinner is
two chile rellenos with monterey jack
and chedder cheeses, smothered in the
fabulous family recipe of green chile .
Diane said, "Well, maybe I'll have this,
too, next time I come." These rellenos
are very good. Our second choice was
the Chicken Chimichanga. This delicious dish uses the simmered chicken
cooked for the soup in more of a shredded fashion. It has a milder taste than
the grilled chicken. Next up was
Chicken Picado, which is one of the
HealthMark choices available on the
menu at the Armadillo. It is tender
chunks of chicken breast sauteed with
green peppers, tomatoes and onions.
As a note, the Armadillo restaurants
were one of the very first to be part of
the HealthMark/HeartSmart programs
and they continue to offer a number of
these items. A fourth choice was a
cheese enchilada, topped with Julia's
red chile which consistently is awarded
the Best Red Chile in Weld County. Our
final dinner was a monster, but it was
so good I wished I wasn 't so full. It was
the delicious combination Fajita Platter
- with grilled chicken, beef, onions,
green peppe rs, two cheeses, salsa,
guacamole, sour cream and so on. It's
a mountain of food for only $7.95!
All of the dinners and combination
plates come with two side dishes, either black beans or retried beans and
rice. The HealthMark dinners come
with a salad and rice. As I noted before, both of the family chili recipes ,
green and red , are outstanding and
most of the dishes are topped with one
of them. The presentation of each of
the dishes is quite nice - lots of color
and well-balanced with lettuce, tomatoes, and cheeses.
There really is something for everyone here from Mexican classics like
tacos and enchiladas to Steak
Ranchero , beef medallions sauteed
with bell peppers, onions, and potatoes or Seafood Enchiladas filled with
shrimp and crab.
Children are also truly welcomed.
After all this is a family restaurant .
Food is served quickly, but you never
are rushed to finish. The pleasant ,
comfortable atmosphere offers a welcome dining experience.
And of course, you must finish with
dessert at The Armadillo . I'm not sure
how we did it, but Diane and I somehow found room to try two of the
selections. The Fried Ice Cream is
heavenly vanilla ice cream covered
with a crunchy coating, Mexican
chocolate and whipped cream. It is
wonderful - crunchy and soft and
creamy all in the same bite . We also
shared some Apple Chimichanga
which is a rolled, crisp mini apple pie
with cinnamon and raisins. Richard
had them top it with more of their wonderful ice cream. Richard also had
Gerard bring out very tasty Mexican
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coffees , with brandy, Kahlua, 151 rum
and whipped cream. The Armadillo
also serves excellent Honey
Sopapillas and Flan , a Mexican egg
custard with cinnamon. Diane and I
didn't walk out, we waddled.
The Armadillo is certainly an excellent choice for lunch or dinner for either a business meeting or with your
family. They also offer reasonably
priced catering for groups of all sizes
and have moderate sized party rooms
available. Costs for meals are very
reasonable , ranging from $2.50 for the
delicious soups, through $7.95 for the
fajitas. Beginning in May , their patio
opens providing a delightful outdoor
dining experience.
We want to truly thank Richard and
Gerard for their outstanding service
and generous hospitality, and also
applaud Joe and all the Lucio family
for their high quality family restaurants .
We encourage our readers to visit The
Armadillo soon.
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• The Year to Go
By Diane Hoffman , TraveiWorld
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994 has the tourist boards of
Europe beaming with enthusiasm .
Americans have called in record
numbers requesting information on
everywhere from London to Lisbon,
Moscow to Milan. Europe is now both
less expensive and more convenient.
To add to the enthusiasm for Europe
there are a lot of exciting events happening this year.
The Channel Tunnel, or Chunnel as
the locals call it, is due to be completed
in May. This long awaited high speed
rail will help join Britain with the rest of
Europe's rail network. Once completed , you can travel between London
and Paris in about three hours; half the
time it takes today . Competition has
become even more fierce in the interEuropean airline market. In the past ,
airfares within Europe were very
expensive . The new advances in rail
travel have made the airlines lower
their rates to compete.
There are many options for rail travel
in Europe . The Eurail pass provides
first class travel in 17 countries for one
low price . The new Europass allows
travelers to ride the rails between five
and fifteen days within five countries
for as low as $280 dollars per person .
In addition most western European
countries have their own rail passes for
those who want to travel extensively in
one country.
Another plus for Americans is the
new ru le that allows you to travel
between countries without passport
checks or other check point inconve-
niences. Currently, nine countries have
agreed to the program including
Belgium, France , and Germany that
will be effective sometime
this year.
Your European vacation
can mean easier travel to
Poland, Czechoslovakia
and Russia where they
have had record numbers of travelers these
last few years . Their
hotels and restaurants
are improving to
accommodate the discerning American
traveler.
Another big event
this yea r is the
Fiftieth
Anniversary
of
Normandy's D-Day . The French government tourist office has spent $26
million dollars to prepare for the thousands expected . This event will be a
tourism extravaganza and the tourism
officials have traveled the region to
assure no visitor is without a room .
Britain is also offering attractive rates
to persuade veterans to visit and
recapture memories. After all, the planning of 0-Day did begin in Britain .
Whether Veterans return to celebrate
or commemorate the event, they will
walk away with lasting memories of
'The Longest Day."
Now that you can get around Europe
easier and for less, the next question
is; where do I stay? Accommodations
in Europe are as diverse as the people
themselves.
For those
on a budget
there are
charming
bed
and
breakfast
hotels like
the James
House in London or
the Continental in Paris. For those who
want to indulge in the splendors of
Europe, a Canterbury Castle might be
your cup of tea or a jacuzzi bath suite
with a breathtaking view of the Amalfi
Coast Line of Italy.
For a trip with lifetime memories ,
make Europe your destination in '94!
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Are You
Suffering
In Silence?
Incontinence. It's no laughing matter. But thank goodness, it's a topic that people are at last beginning to talk
about more freely, and, more importantly, to do something
about.
There was a time when urinary incontinence, the
accidental leakage of urine, just wasn't discussed, even
by patients with thei r doctors. Lots of people "suffered in
silence," assuming that a leaky bladder was a natural part
of aging that they'd just have to live with. Trouble was, living with this problem often
meant that people curtailed
their activities , changed
their lifestyles, and became
isolated and unhappy, all
because
they
were
unable to control their
bladders .
Instead , their
bladders were controlling
them .
Bladder control problems affect 10 million people of all ages in the United
States and are more common than heart disease.
Problems are more common in people over 50, and
are twice as prevalent among women.
Young
women
often experience bladder control problems which first
become apparent when they engage in active exercise.
In
older adults, incontinence is often a major factor in the
decision to enter a nursing home, resulting in the premature
loss of independence.
Causes and symptoms vary. Some people experience
leakage when they cough , sneeze or exercise. Others must
respond immediately to the urge to urinate.
Still others
have their sleep disturbed frequently by the need to go to
the bathroom. Absorbent pads can control leakage, but do
nothing to correct the problem.
There's an economic aspect also. Adult diapers have
become a billion dollar business supported by those often
least able to afford it.
Now for the good news. In the last few years ,
health care providers have begun to bring together methods of evaluation and treatment that can greatly improve
and even cure incontinence. Often , non-surgical treatment
methods are extremely successful. Continence centers are
being established across the country, and people who once
thought they had an untreatable problem are finding relief.
Pat Senner, a Family Nurse Practitioner, joined the
Urology Center in Fort Collins last fall to open and direct
the new Center for Urinary Continence, the first in northern
Colorado.
The Center emphasizes careful evaluation to deter-
mine the cause of bladder control problems , and the
development of an individual treatment plan. Patients are
taught ways to manage their bladders using strategies such
as paying attention to fluid intake, number and timing of trips
to the bathroom, and techniques for quieting the
bladder. Exercises are often
prescribed to strengthen bladder and pelvic muscles.
Studies
have
shown
that age does not determine
the effectiveness of treatment, but degree of incontinence does . The sooner a
person with a problem
seeks treatent, the more effective the treatment is likely to be.
In situations where medical therapies and/or surgery
may be needed, patients are referred to the physicians
at the Urology Center.
"You've given me back my life!" one patient told Pat
after treatment. "Our patients are really excited about this
program ," Pat says, "perhaps because they had once been
resigned to living with their problem and assumed there was
no treatment."
Most services at the Center are covered by Medicare,
Home or nursing
Medicaid, and major health care plans.
home visits for evaluation and treatment are possible for
those unable to come to the office.
The Urology Center is a block and a half south of
Poud re Valley Hospital, at 1500 South Lemay. Call for an
appointment between 8:30a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through
Friday at (303) 484-5985 or 1-800-484-8016.
"You've given me back my life!"
one patient told Pat
after treatment.
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1500 S. Lemay, Fort Collins, Colorado
Affiliated with the Physicians at the Urology Center
(303) 484-5985 • 1-800-448-8016
Reverend Charles
A. Patchen
"I'm not a Christian because the government
approves it or because it's politically correct ...
I'm a Christian because of the love of Christ."
By Sandra Cowan
he Reverend Charles A .
Patchen , Senior Pastor at The
First Christ ian Church , is a
positive, encouraging , communicator with a charismatic personality. He is a master story
teller who draws people to him to hear
his message . He relates in a genuine
way to people right where they are at.
He has been serving in churches and
the community for almost 40 years.
Charlie, as most people call him , has
known since childhood that his calling
was to be a pastor and to share the
love of Christ. He wanted to commun icate with people in a language that
they understood . He wanted "to be
real , not fake, to communicate genuinely with skill." He chose a style that
would come across in a natural way.
He was born and raised in Tulsa,
Oklahoma and has no pretense about
the way he delivers a message. "I'm an
Okie and I talk Okie. I want to be able
to talk to people , to speak from my
heart to their heart." He says he avoids
classic English in the pulpit, but doesn't
want to take away from the correctness
of the language. In fact , Charlie took
many classes in speech , drama, and
leadership throughout his schooling to
enhance his gifts of communicating
and teaching.
During his studies at Phillips
University in Enid , Oklahoma, he met
and married Emily. After their graduation , they attended seminary in Texas
together. Emily says that her husband
is "unlike any preacher she 's ever
known. " They have been blessed with
four children Bret , Kimberly, Chuck ,
Joel and one grandchild .
Charlie began serving in 1954 at a
campus ministry, spent one year as a
youth pastor, three years in Texas, and
five years in Alamosa. After three offers
to come to Fort Collins , he finally
accepted and preached his first sermon
on September 19, 1965. He wanted a
long-term pastorate--from five to seven
Spring 1994
years to establish stability in the church.
He says the commitment is like a marriage where time is essential to have a
loving relationship with his wife and children, and likewise , many years are
needed to build a bonding relationship
with the people in the church . Almost 29
years later, he says he has laid the
foundation for the chu rch. Moving from
locations at Spring Creek , to Drake
Road in 1968, to Lemay Avenue in
1981, he has built the attendance to 900
people in worship from 200, and to 500
people in Sunday school from 100.
When he rented the Lincoln Center one
Sunday, he attracted over 3000 people
in his three services.
Charlie believed that ever since he
announced his decision, at age 14, to
be a full-time minister that only Jesus
Christ could save people from their sins.
He remembers preaching this on an
orange crate. His pastor would let him
participate and share in the service. The
more he was allowed to speak, the
more experiences he wanted to have
that would allow him to develop these
gifts of expression so that he could "better communicate and share the love of
Jesus." He became the president of the
student council, participated in drama to
learn to think on his feet , conducted
many business meetings, and enrolled
in leadership courses.
As a story teller, he has an abundant
reservoir to relate about himself. He
recalls the time when he and his grandfather were riding on a bus and a man
collapsed to the floor. Charlie just stood
up , took ahold of the situation , told
many strange people to stay in their
seats and remain calm. Unbeknown to
everyone , the man had just had a
seizure. Charlie attributed his composure to the leadership skills that had
been taught to him at a very young age.
His grandfather, a preacher, had a
big influence on his grandson's life.
Once Charlie was enrolled in a class
and had a sermon to prepare. After
studying
for many hours , he still
was uncomfortable speaking on the
subject. He took an incomplete in the
course so he could spend more time
on his speech . Once he stood up in the
pulpit, the sermon came to him . The
words just flowed naturally from his
lips. His grandfather knew that Charlie
was pursuing the deep desires in his
heart and verbalized his thoughts of
support: "You are in the right place."
Charlie compares his experience to
Stan Musial and Willie Mays . These
baseball stars were so cente red that
they were relaxed . Just as they were
lost in their sport and loved their work,
Charlie was focused on the sermon
and spoke from his heart. "You speak
out of who you are as a vehicle ." He
focuses and loves what he does to the
point where the work seems effortless.
He says he serves with "joy and satisfaction knowing that I am doing those
things that were put on my heart to do .
I would do everything all over again."
Charlie is driven and motivated by
his love of the Lord, which in turn gives
him love for the people. His measure of
success is to be used by God to do His
will , to be Christ like in everything a
person does. "It is when you help people grow that you grow. The people
and pastors need to trust, love , care
and have fellowship with each other."
Charlie has spent 29 years serving
the church and the community often
working from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Some
of his outside activities include being
chairman of the priorities committee of
the Designing Tomorrow Today project , where work was done with the
Lincoln Center , the t rail along the
Poudre River, and the open spaces.
His work in the Kiwanis Club gave him
many opportun ities for speaking
engagements to service clubs.
His respect for what he learned from
his parents and his experiences allows
him to have compassion and a heart
for others . He encourages people to
not let anyone do their thinking for
them. He suggests we listen and be
open to question the Christian faith, to
seek the truth , and then let the truth set
us free . Then peace will come. He
says to seek the Lord with one's whole
heart . To find him is to find life. He
says "I 'm not a Christian because the
government approves it or because it's
politically correct. I' m a Christian
because of the love of Christ. "
In 1967, Charlie and Emily had a spiritual encounter that made them more
available for the Lord, and consequently
sparked a huge growth in the church in
the early 70's. Charlie says he cannot
take credit for the work. He feels he was
called to lay the foundation . From
September 19, 1965, to June 30, 1994,
he will have established and supported
a stable base for the First Christian
Church. After 29 years , he is retiring
and will be very much missed. Charlie
laid the ground-work for many permitting the transition into a new leadership.
Charlie is a master story teller , a
charismatic communicator, a natural
teacher who is driven by love and
shares that love with thousands. Style
salutes you , Charlie Patchen!
Sandra Cowan is a free lance writer living in Fort Collins and is a frequent
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