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Lydia's Style magazine is a seaso nal publication direct-mailed and
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times a year. Additionally, Style Media Group, Inc., publishes Fort
Collins • Northern Colorado Style annual business issue and
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LYDIA'S
SUMMER 1995
FEATURES
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TROPICAL FEVER: Swimsuit Issue
Sizzling hot swimwear and summer fashions.
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ALPINE ATTITUDES
Stylish city looks with a mountain flair.
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SPECIAL SECTION: Hues of Green
Tips on creating functional and aesthetically pleasing
environmentally friendly interiors
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SPECIAL SECTION: Decks, Pools & Waterfalls;
Landscaping in Style
How to add interest and excitement to your outdoor
living environment.
ON THE COVER
Our cover models, Anthony
Acello and Sheri Stalnaker
look smashing in swimwear
designed with summer fun in
mind! Looking sensational in
O'Neill 's side stripe teal and
blue swim trunk, $36. Stunning tropical print twist bra
and V-shaped trunk bikini,
$84, and matching sarong,
$36 by Leilani. Courtesy of
European Tanspa and Beachwear.
On location at Holiday Inn 1-25
Holidome.
Cover photography:
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Alpine Fashion Attitudes ... pg. 38
FEATURE: Boats and the Men Who Love Them
Profile of local male personalities and their boating passions.
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WET 'N WILD
A fun look at our abundant water recreation opportunities.
DEPARTMENTS
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A LA CARTE: Visions Along the Poudre Valley
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EVENTS CALENDAR
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ENTERTAINING IN STYLE: Salads,
Healthy & Hearty
Rimrock Photography
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Landscaping in Style .. . pg. 47
DINING OUT
A pleasant surprise awaits you near picturesque
Horsetooth Mountain Park.
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and Eagle Plume's Fine Arts & Crafts of the American
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PUBLISHER'S LETTER
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MEET THE MODELS
Sculptor, George Walbye and
Jesse the Great . .. pg. 71
Wet 'n Wild .. . pg. 65
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Publisher's Letter
Summer swim and sun fashions are
always such fun to feature , especially
when the models are great looking, good
sports and the clothes are sensational!
And , our all-women staff also enjoyed a
Style first - including our handsome male
model, Anthony , with beautiful Sheri on
our cover! Thanks to our great Fort Collins
stores and to the Holiday Inn Holidome for
helping us create a tropical mood! We also
had a wonderful day of fashion shooting in
my favorite mountain getaway , Estes
Park. Although skirting the rainy weather
was a challenge, the models, stores, and
alpine ambience made it all worth while!
Thanks to all!
Water sports and recreation should be
at their all-time best this summer and we
hope you enjoy reading about local personalities whose passion is boating in
Boats and the Men Who Love them.
In summer, homeowners often turn their
attention to fixing, updating and remodeling their homes. Our interesting Special
Section, Hues of Green, offers lots of tips
on the latest in environmental home
enhancements, and Landscaping in Style
talks of great ways to add outdoor living
enjoyment.
Thank you for giving us the opportunity
to bring Style magazine into your home
and office. We hope you enjoy the many
other features and artic les , and, as
always, welcome your input.
Wishing you a safe
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FORT COLLINS
Anthony Acello. Professional ice skating instructor. His
interests include sports science, kart racing , and Italian
food. "The shoot was lots of fun. It was also very professional and laid back. It's hard to believe that people
actual ly make a living modeling. It seems more like play
than work. lydia and her staff were great. I'd be
honored to do it again ."
lois Arnolfo. Co-owner of the Silver Grill, part-time at
Razzle Dazzle , mother to Zach , 9, and Sam, 5. She
loves being outdoors and spending time with her boys.
"Working with Lydia is such a great time. She makes
things fall into place so easily. Working with the other
models was a lot of fun and laughs! The staff does a
great job. "
was an exciting experience. Your staff was wonderfu l to work with -they
made me feel good. They were very friendly and professional. "
Marty Evans. Owner of The Original Beanblossom , Ltd.,
and mother to Douglas, 31 , Jim, 32, and Jerry, 42. She
enjoys skiing , golfing, hiking, traveling , her retail job,
and being a flight attendant for Delta Airlines. "Just fun .
And the people were great! Experience I haven't had
since college days- made me feel young again I"
Johanna Kokjohn. Student at University of Northern
Iowa State and Stage West employee. When not a student, she enjoys art, nature, horseback riding and
movies. "Very friendly and encouraging. Yes , I did
enjoy it. It was something different for me."
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Susan Mankin. Merchandising expert, married to Eric
and mother to Joshua, 20. Susan is enjoying being a
newly wed, making their house a home , and hiking.
"Felt great! An excel lent experience. The opportunity to
do something out of the ordinary. It was great fun!"
Gino Campana. Engineer/builder, married to Michele
and father to Alexandra, 5 months. He enjoys traveling
and sports.
Mary Marshall. Owner and styli st at A Cut Above, married to S.O. Brad Dement, mother of Micki , 21 , and
Maria Rocha, 18. She enjoys flying, traveling, taking
care of Brad, and helping build their airp lane. "It was a
lot of fun modeling. I liked being able to do the shoot. I
enjoyed it very much."
Michele Campana. Housewife and office manager of
Bellisimo Custom Homes, married to Gino and mother
to Alexandra. She likes aerobics, reading , water skiing,
snow skiing , and photo albums. "Wow, what fun we
had! Finding all sorts of outfits was such fun!
Modeling with everyone was a real blast. I'd love to do
this again. What a fun , pampering day! "
Bev Shachtman. Home economist and community volunteer , married to Bill and mother to Melissa , 27,
Michele , 24, and Stephen , 17. She enjoys gourmet
cooking , sewing , gardening , tennis , traveling , skiing ,
scuba diving , home canning , and reading! "What fun!
Modeling was a new and exciting experience for me and
it was especially fun to be able to do it with my daughter, Michele. The pre-shoot pampering was a treat but in between shooting was like a good old fashioned "girls party." Everyone was super, it
was such a pleasure to work with you all. Thanks , lydia, for the opportunity."
Joan Sorensen. Realtor with Coldwe ll Banker, mother
to Brad , 13, and Chris, 11. She likes to go to her boys
ball games, snow skiing , water skiing , decorating , and
fashion. "I had a great time modeling . It was wonderfu l
getting up and going to Headlines for hair and makeup
first thing in the morning. Lydia and Kari are great to
work with! I loved the clothes. Thank you Lydia, for
inviting me to be in Style. "
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Sheri Stalnaker. Second grade teacher at Johnson
Elementary and co-owner of Executive Painting , married
to Greg and mother to Chase, 5, and Braden , 1. In her
rare spare time, she enjoys spending time doing whatever my sons want to do. "I had a wonderfu l timel
Everyone was so nice and supportive. "
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lsa Covas. Marketing and Assistant Manager at
Southwest Attitude , married to Joe. She likes to read ,
jog, draw and spend time with friends and family. "It
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Kiel Morris. Radio Marketing for KRKI , married to
Chuck, mother to Diane, 21, Susan, 20, C.J. , 18, Jared ,
7, and Alex, 3. Her hobby is singing barbershop (4 part
harmony). "I learned to smile in cold , damp weather
and was told I really was enjoying it!"
Karla M. Porter. Executive Vice President , Park
National Bank, married to Robert, and step-mother to
Ken , 32, and Karla Longoria, 30. Her interests include
reading, photography , playing guitar, and hiking.
"Everyone was very kind and easy to work with. Thank
you! It was fun!"
Robert l. Porter. President and CEO of Park National
Bank, married to Karla and father of Karla Longoria, and
Ken. His hobbies include photography, hiking and
woodworking . "Had a good time. "
Brad Sishc. Banker, married to Kelly , and father to
Brock James, 9, and Tay lor John , 5. His hobbies are
fishing , hunting and golf. "It was very quick and very
enjoyable. Less tense than I expected."
Kelly Sishc. Housewife, married to Brad and mother to
Brock and Taylor. She likes to ski, ride horses, and volunteer. "It was a first. I was flattered and enjoyed the clothing and the company. Every housewife needs this for an
uplift! "
Evelyn Wilson. Owner with her husband, Steve, of the
YMCA of the Rockies Livery. Mother to Rob , 8, and
Brooke, 6. Her hobbies include hiking, skiing and backpacking with her family. "Best part - trying on all the
fun clothes! Everyone was a pleasure to work with ."
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OPINIONS • TRENDS • HISTORY • PEOPLE • BUSINESS • BY PHIL WALKER
VISIONS ALONG
The Poudre Talley
FORT COLLINS SUMMONS
THE FUTURE- Appearance Of
The City Infrastructure.
By 1880, Fort Collins was experiencing a boom in growth , caused by
the arrival of the railroad . It was the
classic "Wild West". Bars , brothels
and gambling halls, filled the downtown area and catered to the legions
of cowboys , quarry workers , ditch
gangs and section hands who had
poured into the county. The people of
the city liked the money they made
from these fun-loving boys, but they
hated the improper and immoral
nature of the whole business. So, the
solid settlers set about making a real
community.
Not only were the citizens of Fort
Collins demanding social and moral
improvements, they were also
demanding that the town be as progressive as any other city in the
United States. They wanted the best
of everything and were willing to pay
for it in taxes and municipal bonds to
have it.
So , with all the excitement and
enthusiasm of creating something
brand new and beautiful. ..where nothing existed before , the people of Fort
Collins ; newly arrived and veteran
pioneers, young and old , men and
women, spit on their hands and went
to work with the industry of an ant hill .
In 1880 the City of Fort Collins ,
commenced on a capital improvement program that would take them
all the way to the end of the century.
Among the first of the things that people wanted was entertainment . Not
the kind of entertainment that was
going on in Old Town every night, but
of the type that was culturally reward-
100 block of North College in 1905.
ing , spiritually uplifting, family entertainment. Nothing would do except an
opera house . Good ente rtainment
was hard to come by out on the edge
of civilization and the people of the
west went out of their way to make
sure they got all they could. So they
built opera houses, even if not a single opera was every performed in it.
Fort Collins was no exception and in
1880 the opera house opened on
College Avenue in the same location
as its modern day nam esake , the
Opera Galleria. That same building
was used for performances and meetings right up until the late 1970's.
Next, the people considered the
matter of fire protection . This included
a sewer system and running water.
Up until this time the people were on
their own to supply water for their
needs. They got their water, for daily
cooking and drinking , from the city's
water wagon that went from street to
street selling it for 25 cents a barrel.
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This was very tedious and the people
were certain that a town with a railroad and 1300 people, really ought to
have a water system . After all , these
were the 1880's!
Building a sewer system and providing running water to the town is a
lot bigger project than it sounds. You
can build all the houses you want and
lay them out neatly on city streets, but
you really don't have anything very
permanent until you put in a municipal
water system. It 's the foundation
block of a city infrastructure. And the
cost was astronomical for those days
and for a town of just over 2000 people. A basic water system was going
to cost $105 ,000. So they had a big
city election in 1882, and, to everyone's mutual surprise, it passed .
The original water plant was built on
Overland Trail , close to the river. The
building is still there today and preserved so you can see it. Altogether
the city installed 43,000 feet of water
lines, 20 fire hydrants, and 15 water
gates. The whole system was completed and tested and then put into
service on June 7th , 1883. The specifications called for the water pressure
to be enough to send water to the top
of a three story building. In fact, the
geyser of water that spurted from a
fire hydrant, downtown, shot 115 feet
in the air. The system covered all of
today's downtown section and a few
blocks in all directions. It meant that
the fire department could now do
more than just look at fires and direct
traffic. It was also enough to give people the wonderfu l luxury of ru nning
water, inside the house.
Along with the water system came
a new status for the town of Fort
Collins . In 1883 the population went
over 2,000 people . This meant that
the city could apply to the state for an
improved municipal status . This designation was called a "City of the
Second Class." That sounds like getting the silver medal , but it was a step
up since it improved the city's ability
Looking South on Linden Street before
to issue bonds and pay for civic
improvements. The whole town was
taking on a much more civilized air.
The fire department moved into the
new City Hall that had been built in
1881 . It's the same city hall building
that has been privately restored to its
original condition and can be seen
any day in Old Town on Walnut
Street.
Many of the buildings that we still
see and are still in use today were
built during this period out of the
native stone that was quarried just a
few miles away. It's the reason why
Fort Collins , Colorado has about the
largest collection of authentic
Western Frontier architecture that still
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remains in the country.
But that still doesn't exactly tell us
why these buildings were built. In
many cases, they were built to compete in business with other companies. The concept of mass marketing,
advertising , and the media to carry
the messages were still a half century
away, so people competed by having
beautiful buildings. Nowhere was this
more evident than in the financial
community.
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Bill Stover and Charles Sheldon
had gotten together back in 1878 to
found a bank. They went through a
couple of buildings , neither of which
survive today. But they were motivated to build a better building after
Fran klin Avery had opened his very
nice bank building on College Avenue
across from the Opera House . In
1883, Stover met the competetition of
Avery's First National Bank by combining with another pioneer, Abner
Loomis , to form
the Poudre Valley
Bank. They built
the Loomis
Andrews building
at the corner of
Linden and
Walnut in Old
Town . It turned
out to be a classic. It was a three
August 1878.
story structure
that cost $32 ,000 to build . It had a
huge vault, cherry wood railings and
brass wickets at the teller's windows .
Everyone thought that it was a beautiful building . Just the place to put your
money. Serious competition for Avery
who began to plot his next move.
Of course, you may know this building yourself. It's the very same Linden
Hotel Building that has recently completed a total rennovation . The building now looks substantially the same
as it did in 1883. It looks wonderful
and the building is now proudly back
at work. The restoration , however, of
the building cost over 4 million dollars.
Now it was Avery's turn to keep up
with the times. So he bought the lot at
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town a decent place to live. So the
social engineering that went on during
the 1880's and 1890's was just as
significant as the progress being
made to build the houses,businesses,
streets and turn on the electricity.
The problem was the saloons, and
more specifically the liquor. You have
to remember that most of the people
who came to Fort Collins in the
1880's were solid souls with strong
religious beliefs and work ethics. It's
true that they had come to the West
to make a better life and make more
money. None of this was compatible
to the sorry state of affairs that existed in Fort Collins in 1883. From their
point of view , these saloons were
unconscionable, all the alcohol was
intolerable , the casinos not to be
endured and they wouldn 't even discuss prostitution. It was all the same
thing .... BAD, and it had to go. Fort
Collins was becoming a peaceful,
law-abiding litte city. Unfortunately,
the wild elements of town still
remained . Ansel Watrous would write:
"The town was full of idle , vicious
men, driftwood from railroad and ditch
camps, irresponsible creatures without homes or friends who hung
around the bars and brothels."
With the election of 1883, a new
city council took over after having run
on a prohibition platform and
promised to end the days of wild living . They passed a new resolution
that put a thousand dollar license fee
on the saloons . By the end of the
year, only six bars remained .
The saloons that remained , many
of which were owned by leading citizens , did everything they could to
lend an air of respectibility to their
business. In fact they disguised them
as something else . One saloon on
Jefferson street was also used for
community activities and church
socials. Another one on College was
called "The Board of Trade, " another
one had a bowling alley in in , another
had a shooting gallery in the basement. All of this to conceal what was
really happening.
For years the battle raged. Finally,
in 1896 a new party of prohbitionists
was elected to the city council. They
we re bolstered in their efforts by the
fact that Colorado had given women
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the right to vote in 1893. Women
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change. They elected one of these
women to the city council, the first
woman to serve in that capacity. That
council led the way to total prohibition
of alcohol in Fort Collins. The saloons
were closed at last. Fort Collins went
dry and stayed dry until 1970.
With confidence and a sense of
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Century. They felt as good about their
town as any town in the country.
Nothing was too good for them or for
their Vision Along the Poudre Valley.
Phil Walker has been voted as Fort
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Colorado Broadcasters chose the
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state in 1994, and he was selected as
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1995 CONCERTS UNDER THE STARS
Old Town Square
Thursdays , June 8- August10, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Free admission
Spend a gorgeous Colorado even ing under the stars! This
year's line up has something for everyone. Don't miss a
fun evening in the heart of Fort Collins. Bring yo ur lawn
chair to enjoy the concerts in leisure and re laxation.
1995LINCOLN CENTER SUMMER CHILDREN 'S SERIES
Lincoln Center Terrace Sculpture Garden
Wednesdays , June 21 -July 26 , Noon
Free admission
This summer's series, in its fifth summer, will feature six
periormances, by local and reg ional periormers, including
music, theatre, and dance.
MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINS
Rocky Ridge Music Center, Estes Park
Sundays , June 24 - August 27, 3:00p.m .
$8.00 general admission , $6.50 seniors , $5.00 students
Series of classical concerts and chamber music periormed
by various artists. For more info rmation, call 586-4031.
14TH ANNUAL FABRIC OF LEGACIES
QUILT SHOW AND AUCTION
Lincoln Center
July 10- 22
Free admission , $51icket for drawing of quill
Juried quilt show and silent auction with proceeds to be nefit Cross roads. The drawing fo r the quilt and announcement of winners will be July 22, at 3 p.m.. For more information, call 482-3502.
1995 ARTS PICNIC
Lincoln Park, Greeley
July 28 - 30
Free admission
Th is two- day event is one of Colo rado's most popula r
multi-media arts and crafts festival starting July 27, at 7:00
with a concert. . Over 200 artists and craftsme n will be on
hand at the juried show to display and sell their work along
with children's hands-on area for arts and crafts, art demo
area with potters, painters, and weavers, 32 food booths, 2
stages with conti nuous entertain ment. Fo r more information, call 970-350-9451.
WESTERN & WILDLIFE ART SHOW
The Historic Elkhorn Lodge , Estes Park
July 28, 2:00 p.m.-6:30p .m., July 29 & 30 , 10:00 a.m.4:00p.m.
Free admission
The Fine Arts Guild of the Rockies presents it's annual art
show. All artists will be prese nt and Estes Park galleries
will be hosting open houses. Saturday at 4:00 p.m. will be
a Qu ick Draw - 13 artists working to create 30-minute maste rpieces wh ile you watch - followed by an auction. For
more information , call 970-586-6866.
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August 3 & 5, 7:30p .m., August 6, 2:00p .m.
$13 and $15, $10 first time opera goers,
$12 groups of 15 or more
Call 482-8207 for more information.
12TH ANNUAL SCULPTURE IN THE PARK
Benson Park Sculpture Garden, Loveland
Featuring:
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August 12 , 9:30a .m.- Live auction begins at 8:00p.m.
August 13 , 9:30a .m.- 4:30p .m.
$5.00/day, $8.00/weekend , under 14 free
Lovela nd Hi gh Pla ins Arts Co un cil presents the ir 12th
annual juried international show, sale and auction.The kickoff for this spectacular eve nt begins August 11 with the
patro n party. Entertainment, demonstrations by artists,
tours of fo undries, and a sculpture auction complement th e
display of hundreds of works by the nation's finest sc ulptors. Call 663-2940 for more informati on.
NEW WEST FEST
Various locations throughout Fort Collins
August18 , 19, and 20
Free admission to most events
This seve nth ann ual eve nt takes on a sports and fitn ess
theme with spec ial guest, Snoopy, who will perform in
Snoopy's All Sport Warm Up at Kid's Wo rl d. The festival
features three evenings of conce rts, three stages of nonstop entertainment and 300 food and craft booths. For
information, call 224-FEST.
11TH ANNUAL HISTORIC HOMES TOUR
Five homes throughout Fort Collins
September 9, 10:00 a.m.-4:00p.m.
$7.00 in advance , $9.00 day of tour
Poudre Landmarks Foundation of Fort Col lins is hosting its
11 th annual event featuring a tour of five beautiful, historic
homes. The Avery House Museum and Attic wi ll also be
open as well as the Fort Collins Water Works on Overlan d
Trail. The Patron Home eve nt will be held September 7,
from 4-7 p.m. at 309 S. Grant, known as the Forn ey
Mans ion. For add itional in for mat ion, co ntact Janell
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Healthy & Hearty
ake ONE dieter, add ONE
hearty eater and satisfy them
with ONE meal. Impossible?
Not with the whole meal
salad. Just keep it simple for
the calorie counters and add
more meats , cheeses,
beans, pasta and dressing for big
eaters. Even members of the meatand-potatoes crowd may find a whole
meal salad pleasantly satisfying , and
an interesting change of pace.
Start with a mixture of cool, crisp
salad greens. For greater nutritional
value as well as variety in flavor,
color and texture, choose two or
more types of salad greens. And,
don't relegate greens just to the liner
of your main dish salads. In the
whole meal salad, greens are part of
the main event , adding volume,
crunch and beauty.
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prepared individually to meet individual tastes and calorie needs. Either
way, the whole meal salad provides a
wonderful opportunity to clean out the
refrigerator. Leftover roast chicken or
turkey? Slice or chop it and combine
with sliced grapes , diced apples or
pears, thinly sliced red onion and slivered almonds on a bed of greens. For
a succulent dressing , choose one
made with fresh basil. Or, use your
favorite dressing. Round off your
meal with crackers or rolls, soup and
a light dessert as calorie needs and
taste dictate.
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hot or cold, prepared with beef, veal ,
pork, lamb or some combination . To
make the salad complete, toss meatballs with lettuce greens, sliced
onions, sliced zucchini squash and
other vegetables in season. You may
even want to add some of that cold
leftover spaghetti to the salad.
And, don't forget salads made with
fish . Any sort of finny or crustaceous
catch can be used in a salad. With a
mixture of fresh, canned or leftover
vegetables or fruit and a variety of
greens as the refreshing base, you've
put a whole meal together that will fill
and delight the fussiest of fish
fanciers. Drizzle with Louis dressing
or offer an assortment of dressings
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greens and vegetables to meat ,
cheese, beans, dressings and toppings, the lower the caloric value.
• The darker the greens, the greater
the vitamin A and C content.
• Many dark green vegetables are
respectable sources of calcium.
Examples include broccoli, kale ,
collards, mustard greens and
turnip greens. Spinach, though
dark green, contains oxalic acid
which makes its calcium unavailable to the body.
• Broccoli is an excellent "nutritional"
buy. It's low in calories , high in
Vitamins A and C and a respectable
source of calcium and iron.
• Carrots are tops for vitamin A.
Three-fourths cup provides twice
the daily amount recommended for
adults for less than 30 calories.
• Cauliflower is a good source of
fiber and vitamin C.
• Salads are an excellent way to
"eat your peas." Just rinse frozen
peas to thaw and add to salads for
color, vitamin A, iron and calcium.
Cooked dried beans and lentils add
starch, protein and iron to salads.
• A bit of grated or cubed cheese
adds an interesting texture to salads, along with calcium, protein
and riboflavin.
• Cooked fish, chicken, turkey, ham
and beef add protein, iron and a
variety of B vitamins to salads.
• Croutons, sunflower seeds,
sesame seeds and bacon bits add
flavor and texture to salads, but are
high in fat and sodium. For example, each tablespoon of sunflower
seeds adds another 50 calories.
• A variety of low and reduced calorie dressings are now available.
Low-fat cottage cheese also
makes a high protein, reduced calorie dressing.
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When we think of lettuce we often
think of iceberg lettuce, partially
because it's readily available, mildflavored and keeps well. However,
be sure to check out the wide selection of available greens and try different ones that look fresh and
appealing. Among greens commonly
available , leaf lettuce is the most
mild-flavored . Romaine, with its long
firm green leaves, has a characteristic flavor that is sharper than iceberg
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curly endive tend to have a somewhat bitter flavor that blends well
with some meats. Watercress, with
its spicy biting flavor and brilliant
green color, works well as a garnish.
Other types of greens to try include
Boston lettuce, Bibb or limestone
lettuce, French endive , spinach,
turnip greens, mustard greens, dandelion greens , kale and Chinese
cabbage. Also, don 't forget green
and red cabbage for color and
texture contrast.
For best results, select the freshest
greens available and clean and
refrigerate as soon as possible after
purchase. First, remove any wilted
parts, then wash well in clear running
water that is slightly warm. No, the
warm water won't wilt the greens and
is best for thorough cleaning.
Detergent and special produce
cleaning products are not necessary
and could leave their own residue on
the greens. After washing, drain on a
wire rack , or paper towels , or pat dry
with a soft towel. Greens must be
thoroughly dry. Once greens are
cleaned, store in the refrigerator in a
vegetable crisper or plastic bag to
chill and crisp.
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Generally, the salad provides a contrast in taste and texture from the rest
of the meal. In Asian countries where
the basic diet consists of fairly bland
staple foods such as beans, rice,
lentils, corn, and spicy combinations
of fresh tomatoes, onion, and coriander, or pickled vegetables preserved
in salt are commonly used as salads.
In Chili, many different vegetables
are used for salads , but they're
almost never mixed. For example ,
cooked beets or carrots might be
served cold with a vinegar and oil
dressing as the salad .
In Mexico , salad ingredients are
often found as part of the main dish.
Tomatoes , onion , lettuce and taco
sauce are placed on top of the meat
and/or beans in tacos. Rice is often
served mixed with tomatoes or other
vegetables. Salads also have symbolic meaning . In the Jewish
Passover, for example, parsley, a
harbinger of Spring is dipped in salt
water and eaten to recall the tears of
Israelites enslaved in Egypt. Moror
(horseradish) stands for the bitterness of that slavery.
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C2uLck Taco !;.a&ul
Keep these ingredients on hand for a
quick Mexican dinner after a busy day.
1 can (15 oz.) beans with tomatoes ,
peppers and Mexican spices
6 cups lettuce, shredded
1 cup (4 oz .) sharp Cheddar cheese,
shredded
1 small avocado , peeled , seeded and
sliced
1 large tomato, chopped
2 green onions, chopped
8 ounce package of baked tortilla chips
Salsa
Heat beans until steaming hot in a
saucepan on the range or in a
microwave-safe container in the
microwave oven. On a serving platter
or on individual plates, layer shredded lettuce, beans, shredded cheese,
avocado slices , chopped tomatoes
and green onions. Place tortilla chips
around the edge. Serve with fresh or
commercial salsa. Serves four.
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Add rench bread, raw vegetables
with dip and fresh fruit for a quick
supper. And, hope you have leftovers . This salad keeps well and
makes a great second day lunch.
1 package (9 oz.) refrigerated cheese
tortellini or frozen tortellini
2 medium fresh , ripe tomatoes
3 large leaves of fresh basil
3 sprigs of fresh parsley
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
4 ounces dry salami, cubed
4 ounces Swiss cheese, cubed
Cook tortellini according to package
directions until just tender; drain.
Meanwhile, dice tomatoes in 1/2-inch
pieces; place in large bowl . Finely
chop basil and parsley. Add herbs
and garlic to tomatoes. Gently stir in
oil , vinegar and pepper. In large bowl ,
combine drained tortellini , salami and
cheese. Add tomato mixture and toss
to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least
an hour before serving. Serves 4 to 6
as a main dish or 10 as a side salad.
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Su rise your family or guests with
edible cream puff "salad bowls" filled
with ham and turkey salad.
1 cup fully cooked ham, cubed
1 cup cooked turkey, cubed
1 cup bias-sliced celery
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
Summer 1995
1 can (8 oz .) sliced wat er chestnuts ,
drained
1/2 cup low-fat mayonnaise
2 tablespoons catsup
2 teaspoons grated onion
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
Few drops bottled hot pepper sauce
1 recipe Cream Puff Bowls
1 small avocado , peeled , seeded , and
sliced (optional)
Combine ham, turkey, celery ,
almonds and water chestnuts in large
bowl. In small bowl , mix together
mayonnaise, catsup , onion , chili powder and hot pepper sauce. Toss 1/3
cup dressing with meat-vegetable
mixture ; chill well. To serve , spoon
meat mixture into Cream Puff Bowls.
Arrange slices of avocado over each
salad. Serve with remaining dressing.
Makes 6 salads.
To make Cream Puff Bowls:
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1 cup water
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
Dash salt
4 eggs
In a medium saucepan , melt butter or
margarine in water and bring to a boil.
Add flour, celery seed and salt all at
once; stir vigorously . Cook over low
heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture forms a ball that doesn't separate. Remove from heat; cool slightly.
Add 4 eggs , one at a time , beating
vigorously until smooth after each
addition. Using 2 tablespoons of batter for each puff, spread batter evenly
on ungreased baking sheet into six
smooth 5-inch circles. Spoon remaining dough around edges of circles to
form the sides of the "bowls". Bake in
450 degree F oven for 15 minutes .
Reduce temperature to 325 degrees F
and bake 15 minutes longer. Remove
from oven and cool on a rack.
Makes 6 bowls.
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This elegant entree salad is as pleasing to the eye and palate as it is to
the waist. At 310 calories per serving ,
it makes a wonderful luncheon salad
for ladies tired of chicken .
1 pound beef top round steak
1/2 cup white wine vinegar
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
2 tablespoons virgin olive oil
1 bunch fresh spinach leaves , washed
and torn
1/2 small red onion , thinly sliced
6 large mushrooms, thinly sliced
2 medium oranges, peeled and sectioned
2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
Trim excess fat from steak. Broil 6
inches from heat, 7-8 minutes per
side for medium rare or until desired
doneness . Slice steak diagonally
across the grain into thin slices; place
in a glass baking ; set aside . Place
vinegar , Worcestershire sauce ,
sesame seeds , sugar, garlic , onion
powder, chili powder and white pepper in blender. Cover and process
until blended. Gradually add oil while
blender is running. Pour half of sauce
over steak slices and cover; chill
remaining sauce . Refrigerate steak
for at least 3 hours, but no longer
than 24 hours. Place spinach on serving plates . Arrange beef, onion and
mushroom slices on bed of spinach.
Decorate salad with orange and
strawberry slices. Serve drizzled with
remaining sauce.
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Select papayas fll at will make good
half shells for turkey or shrimp salad.
Serve half shells on a bed of red leaf
or Bibb lettuce and garnish with slices
of orange or pineapple.
2 papayas
1 1/ 2 cups cubed cooked turkey or
cooked baby shrimp, cooled
1 cup frozen peas , thawed
3 green onions with tops, chopped
1/2 cup plain nonfat yogurt
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 1/2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon grated lime peel
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamon
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 cup toasted slivered almonds
1/4 cup toasted flaked coconut (optional)
Cut papayas lengthwise in half ;
remove and discard seeds . Scoop out
fruit leaving 1/4-inch edge ; reserve
shells and pulp. Cube pulp. Combine
remaining ingredients except toasted
almonds and coconut in large bowl.
Fold in papaya and turkey or shrimp.
Place about 1 cup of mixture in each
reserved papaya shell. Garnish with
toasted almonds and coconut. Makes
4 shells .
Pat Kendall is Food Science and
Human Nutrition Specialist at
Colorado State University Cooperative Extension.
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white cotton blouse ,
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Designing Your
Home With
rank Lloyd Wright extolled
the beauty of nature, insisting that his houses grow
from and work in harmony
with their surroundings.
Wright knew that home environments influence physical and psychological well-being. With the burgeoning global green movement ,
more homeowners are adopting
Wright's philosophies in designing
their homes. The emerging goal is to
create functional and aesthetically
pleasing interiors which are also environmentally friendly.
Several local designers support this
goal and have noticed an increase in
interest among homeowners toward
adopting green design. Architect
John Dengler prefers a holistic
approach when building which
includes solar orientation, daylighting
and healthy ventilation systems.
Gary Hixon of Gary E. Hixon Interiors
has seen many customers requesting
environmentally conscious products,
such as recycled materials and energy efficient windows. According to
Theresa Cinocco, designers at Eheart
Design Center help customers
choose quality, healthy products
while focusing on the entire package
of material choices. Laine Kinney of
LA Design notes an evolution of interior products available to homeowners concerned with environmentally
conscious design.
Enm·gy Conservation
Conserving energy in a green interior is a top priority. Jack and Sherry
Ames of Habitat Construction believe
that site selection directing the most
prominent openings and views to the
south is a good starting point. A cluster of large windows on the south side
of the home takes advantage of passive solar heat and allows occupants
to connect with the outdoor environ-
By
Kenneth Tremblay
Lawrence Bamford
Brian Dunbar
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Build to be site specific to maximize
the benefits of the sun and the
summer and winter solstaces.
ment. High quality insulation is crucial for energy efficiency: R-19 for
walls and R-38 for the roof. Caulking
around windows , door jams and gaps
in home siding is also important, with
preference given to water-based
caulking such as Phenoseal.
Evergreen trees and bushes planted
on the north and northwest of the
home will act as a windbreak for win ter winds, while deciduous trees to
the southeast and southwest will
block the sun during the summer but
let the sun shine in during the winter
months.
Appliances and other electrical
equipment are also being designed
with an eye for both energy efficiency
and a healthy environment.
Homeowners can make intelligent
energy efficient appliance choices by
studying the yellow EnergyGuide
labels when shopping. For example,
Whirlpool's new high efficiency refrigerator, "Golden Carrot," uses about
half as much energy as older models.
For home heating and hot water ,
Walter Ruff of Local Furnace recommends the new Lennox Complete
Heat system . This system is 94%
energy efficient and provides both
home heating and virtually unlimited
hot water. For cooling, Tom Rideout
of Poudre Valley Air recommends
evaporative coolers which work well
to cool a hot, dry home and use 30%
of the energy of an air conditioner. If
you simply cannot live without an air
conditioner, select an efficient one
such as the Panasonic CW-606TU.
Low cost and easy methods to
reduce energy consumption include
installing a programmable thermostat
and regularly tuning heating and cool-
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Evergreen trees and bushes planted on the north and northwest of the home will
act as awindbreak for winter winds, while deciduous trees to the
southeast and southwest will block the sun during the summer but let
the sun shine in dm·ing the winter months.
with high R glazing. These windows
leather. Mike Kaylor of Inside-Out
ing systems. An interesting new
offers a variety of window coverings
product is the PowerSmart Power
can have an R value of 5.9 and are
to control sunlight. It is suggested
Planner which regulates an appliance
certified by the National Fenestration
motor with a microcomputer so that it
that homeowners use horizontal louRating Council. High performance
uses only the energy required at that
vers for southern exposure windows
windows often have double- or
and vertical louvers for east and west
moment. Environmentally friendly
triple-sealed panes filled with inert
exposure windows. Laine Kinney of
personal computers have recently
gas and a low-E coating to reduce
L.A. Designs offers several choices in
been introduced that automatically
heat transfer.
reduce their energy consumption
Nhen switched on but not in use.
These computers are labeled with
:tn Energy Star seal and can
Jotentially save the user
~50 a year in electricity
:::osts. For a closer
view of energy conservation technologies,
visit the Smart House
ocated near SherNood and Oak in Fort
~ollins. Designed by
=!ichmond Associates
<\rchitects, the Smart
-louse is an excellent
New construction allows many opportunities for green design.
3Xample of an envi·onmentally sensitive
:md energy efficient residence.
window coverings for insulation and
Artificial lighting should be energy
A video that shows homeowners
energy efficiency. Double cell shades
efficient and planned specifically to
1ow to live in an ideal energy efficient
and pleated shades with metalized
meet the homeowner's needs.
1ome can be purchased from Public
backing are very popular and are
Paulette Olsheim, a lighting consulavailable in soft designer colors .
3ervice Company for $10. To discovtant at the Light Center, notes that
Draperies can provide a complete
3r how your home measures up, Fort
customers increasingly ask for and
::;ollins Light and Power can perform
blackout or just about any degree of
purchase compact fluorescent bulbs.
:m energy audit. Such an audit typilight transmission desired. Kaylor
Compact fluorescent bulbs can often
~ally identifies minor changes that, if
recommends using light colored
be inserted into incandescent sockmplemented , immediately impact
shades to reflect light combined with
ets, last up to five years and use 75%
rour energy bills.
deeper colored draperies for aesthetless energy than the still popular
ic contrast. You might also consider
incandescent bulb. Recently, the
window quilts from Peterson/Cook
environmental organization Green
~co-Lighting
Canvas and Awnings to energize
Seal placed its special logo on three
Windows, skylights and glass doors
your
home.
General Electric compact fluorescent
>hould be planned to allow generous
With an abundance of windows in a
lamps. Another efficient lighting pos1mounts of natural light to penetrate
green
home, it is necessary for homesibility is the halogen bulb which uses
he home's interior. The easiest way
owners to ensure that all windows are
30% less energy than an incandeso provide eco-lighting is to make the
energy efficient . The Remodeling
cent bulb.
nost of indirect daylight. Using outEmporium and Grand Openings offer
Other ways to improve lighting
>ide controls such as awnings, overa variety of efficient windows. Mark
efficiency are to:
1angs and trees help to shade or
• Only use lighting in spaces that you
Wernimont of Pro Door and Windows
ieflect direct light from the sun which
actually need light based on activity
is enthusiastic about Marvin windows
~an fade furnishings and dry out
3ummer 1995
• Keep lamps clean (a dust covered
bulb can reduce light output by 15%)
• Use paler hues and tones on walls
and ceiling to increase usable light
• Install a reostat or dimmer switch to
reduce wattage flow to a light
based on needs
• Employ timers, photocells or occupancy sensors to switch off unnecessary lights
Swpping Lightly on the E•uth
By now most homeowners have
been exposed to the three Rs:
• Reduce the amount of waste
• Reuse products whenever possible
• Recycle as many products as possible
Essential to living in a green home
is environmentally conscious behavior, such as participating in recycling
efforts . Ray Meyer of Ram Waste
Systems estimates that 40% of his
The emerging goal is to
create functional and
aesthetically pleasing
interiors which are also
environmentally friendly.
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customers are involved in recycling.
To accommodate whatever waste
separation is required, try to arrange
materials so that you can separate
and store everything in one spot.
You can create a recycling way station near the kitchen's back door or a
door leading to the garage , convenient locations that minimize effort to
remove waste from the house. Many
inexpensive products are available to
equip a recycling way station, such as
molded plastic containers sold by discount stores. Dyed popular recycling
bins by Haute House are functional
and make a decorative display .
Rev-A-Shelf offers roll-out recycling
bins that fit into cabinet openings.
There are also recyclable products
that can be used in the home. Both
Karen Evans of Evans Interiors and
Theresa Cinocco of Eheart Design
Center recommend recycled materials
to some of their clients. Examples are:
ment Group offers Nature's Air Filter
which increases a single plant's air filtering power 100-fold. It utilizes a living plant, a two-speed motorized
lightweight planter, expanded clay
potting media, four pounds of activated carbon and zeolite filtering media,
and a water gauge.
vide an environment for dust mites
mold spores and bacteria to live. By
removing household dust and other
indoor allergens, you and your family
will all breathe easier.
Removing Toxins fi·om
Yom·llome
Other suggestions to control indoor
air quality are:
• Eliminating smoking in the home
• Humidifying the air with large bowls
of water or commercial humidifiers
• Checking gas and flue pipes to
ensure that they are venting outdoors
• Selecting interior finishes that do
not produce or retain dust such as
hardwoods and metals
• Limiting open shelving space to
prevent dust accumulation
• Keeping your home clean
Exposure to toxic chemicals in the
home can aggravate symptoms of
allergies and compromise the
immune system to the point where
disabling sensitivities to certain chemicals can develop. This is called
chemical hypersensitivity, and it is
estimated that 15% of the population
suffers from the syndrome. John
Dengler and Gary Hixon designed a
green home for a client with multiple
chemical sensitivities. Build by Dohn
Construction to control indoor air
quality, all building materials were
sealed with a non-toxic coating prior
to installation, non-toxic fabrics and
surface finishes were specified, and
the HVAC system was plastic-sealed.
Homeowners should also periodically have their homes' air ducts professionally cleaned and disinfected by
companies such as Steamatic
Cleaning Systems. Air ducts capture
dust, dirt and dead insects, and pro-
To remove toxins, you can begin by
using natural products instead of air
fresheners, moth balls and aerosol
sprays . Clean green by switching to
safe, low-impact products at home ,
such as Shaklee Basic-H, Bon Ami
Cleanser and Coastline Old
Fashioned Soap Products. Terry
Case, head clerk, states that Toddys
offers several environmentally friendly
products. According to Case, Simple
Green is a citrus based biodegradable cleaning product that is popular
and quite effective. You should also
vacuum carpeting and area rugs once
a week, perhaps with a central vacuum system that vents particles outside the house.
It is important to minimize volatile
organic compounds (VOCs) in your
home. These are essentially fumes and
vapors associated with almost any
manmade product in a confined space.
Both Karen Evans and Vicki Dean
specify healthy materials and adhesives for their clients. Natural fibers
such as cotton, wool, linen and silk are
typically better than synthetic materials.
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times higher than outside levels.
• Floor tiles made of recycled glass
sprinklers to water drought-tolerant
The best way to control for indoor
• DesignWall Interior Panels made of
recycled newsprint and covered
landscaping
air quality is through proper ventilawith fabric
On your next trip away from home,
tion, and especially adequate air
check for leaks in your water system.
changes. Air will flow naturally by
• Ecofurniture made of recycled
wood, plastic or paper with a
Write down the numbers on your
simply opening windows in the home.
water-based finish
The most desirable system
• Green wallpaper such
allows air to enter through
as CoverAge, a printsmaller, low-level open able, textured wallpaings on the windward side ,
per made of recycled
then exit on the other side
paper and wood chips
via clerestory windows or
• Enviro-Tech Carpet
skylights. Exhaust vents in
by Image made of
the kitchen and bathroom
recycled plastic
provide localized ventilaIn redesign, Evans furtion . Homeowners also
ther considers existing
need to make sure that the
components of a house
attic is well ventilatedthat can be reused,
vents set high in the ridge
fixed, updated or reand low in the soffits are
worked as opposed to
the most effective combithrowing materials away.
nation for comfort and effiAn excellent way to
ciency. Tom Rideout of
reduce waste is to effiPoudre Valley Air suggests
ciently use water in your
adding the very efficient
green home. Colorado
whole-house attic fan for
residents use an averbringing in fresh air in
age of 70 gallons of
warm weather . An
water a day. A family of
air-to-air heat exchanger
four uses the most
Efficient windows which allow light and air into the home should is an efficient way to keep
water in the bathroomair clean during cold
also insulate properly and cut heating costs.
1 00 gallons for toilet
weather.
flushing and 80 gallons for bathing
water meter when you leave home
For added living comfort, clean air,
and showering daily. Switching to a
and to control static electricity, R.R.
and check the meter again upon
low-flow toilet using 1.6 gallons per
returning. If it has moved, you have a
"Griff" Griffin , owner of Northern
flush is the most important change .
leak . Nancy Wideman, Customer
Colorado Air, strongly suggests an
Companies such as Kohler use a
Service Coordinator for Fort Collins
electronic air cleaner and whole
small pump to push water through
Water Utilities Department, says that
house humidifier. "It will remove 95%
her department responds to many citthe toilet so the flush is quieter and
of pollen and pet hairs , will keep
izen requests for leak detection .
consistent even when water pressure
wood floors and furniture from drying
is low . A low-flow shower head is
out, and will keep occupants
another device recommended to conhealthier," says Griffin.
serve water. Darrell Dufloth of
It is also possible to utilize your
Builder's Square offers shower
home's heating ducts to ventilate ,
Green interiors must be well-ventiheads that use only 2.5 gallons per
using a system such as Honeywell 's
lated to maintain a high level of air
minute which provide good spray
Timed Make-up Air Control. Adding
quality. Almost all the designers
patterns . Switching to the Bosch
ceiling fans can also improve
interviewed for this article stated that
dishwasher available at Operation
ventilation . A Hunter fan can save a
indoor air quality is a growing concern
Electric Appliance Center can save
homeowner up to 40% on air cooling
for their customers. Vicki Dean of
over 1,500 gallons of water a year.
bills, and in winter the blade direction
Inner Dzyn always makes a point to
Other possibilities include:
can be reversed, reclaiming hot air
ask clients about allergies or other
trapped near the ceiling.
• Adding faucet aerators that slow
indoor air concerns.
Plants are excellent for maintaining
water flow to two gallons per
There are two major sources of
clean air in your green home, as they
minute, available in most hardware
indoor air pollution which basically
are natural air filters . The Foliage for
refers to harmful gases or particles
stores and easy to install
Clean Air Council recommends one
released into the air. One source is
• Switching to a front-load washing
potted plant per 100 square feet. The
building related and the other is occumachine that uses 33% less water
green
spider plant, golden pathos and
pant
related.
A
surprising
study
conthan a top-load machine
philodendron
appear especially effecducted
by
the
Environmental
Pro• Operating the dishwasher on the
tive according to Mary Ferris of MKF
tection Agency found that indoor levbest cycle for your needs and only
Landscape Design. The Hall Environels for eleven air pollutants were 2-5
when full
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Landscaping in Style
By Kenneth Tremblay and Lawrence Bamford
ow is the time to
books available at local nurscarefully assess
eries contain wonderful inforyour landscape.
mation and are relatively inexWhat are its
pensive . Think about the artisstrong and weak
tic aspects of landscapes such
points? Does it
as colors, textures and forms,
have the style that you want?
as well as the practical aspects
Could it use a facelift or persuch as cost and maintenance.
haps even a total redesign? If
~ Mary Ferris of MKF Landscape
you decide to make changes in
~Design recommends that
your landscape, consider intro.g homeowners should carefully
..5 consider all the plants in a
ducing special elements to add
value and elegance to your res~ planned outdoor environment
idence.
-E with the idea that they repreIn reaching decisions about
tl:"' sent a critical dimension of
how to modify the exterior envi·~ existence. Phil Phelan of Bath
ronment surrounding your
§0 Nursery and Garden Center
home there are five basic ques::2 suggests that each plant needs
tions to answer: What do you
~ to be placed in exactly the right
and your family want? What
~ spot based on its characterisspaces are available? What are
~ tics. With a design or plan in
the conditions of those spaces?
~ hand, you can then select the
What can you afford to do?
8 specific landscaping elements
What are the maintenance
.g_ desired with the help of family
requirements?
~members and professionals.
To answer these questions,
2 Three special features that add
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begin by drawing a birds-eye
view of your house and site as Waterfalls enhance interior and exterior living environ- outdoor environment are
close to scale as possible. ments and provide visual pleasure and soothing
decks, ponds and waterfalls.
Make notes about how light and sounds.
winds shift in the yard. Draw a
Cbe-cl(j
sketch of proposed changes that
books, magazines, selections at nursA deck provides an excellent transibuild upon current strengths. Ask otheries and well-designed yards in the
tion between your house and the outers in the family about their prefercommunity . Excellent contacts are
door areas surrounding the home. It
ences-the outdoor environment and
Cooperative Extension, the Colorado
is basically a platform positioned on
its features should be enjoyed by the
Nurserymen 's Association and the
or above the ground, connected to
entire family . Research the subject
Associated Landscape Contractors of
the house in some fashion. The platand be creative . Look at catalogs,
Colorado (Northern Chapter). The
form, however, can add greatly to the
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Deck design can mirror your creativity. There are several variations in
surface patterns such as diagonal ,
diamond and geometric. Experiment
mentally with different shapes like circular or triangular. Add color to the
deck through furniture , plants, flowers
and accessories . Whether working on
your own or with a professional, the
goal should be to design a deck
g. unique to you and your family .
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Multipurpose redwood decks, overhead shade structures, and gazebos
soften the look of a landscaped yard
and create shade, safety and
comfort.
beauty and livability of your residence. Additionally, there are numerous ways to build or redesign a deck
to reflect your tastes and lifestyles.
In planning any major landscaping
change such as adding a deck, check
with local and neighborhood building
regulations. Answer the five questions previously listed. Tim Carver of
Pro-Scape suggests that a crucial
first step is to decide how extensive a
deck you want and how much you
can budget for the work. Carver further states that a deck is often
designed as part of an entire landscape system. Next, refine your plans
to ensure proper structural design
including the decking, joists, beams,
posts, footings , railings and stairs.
Then let your imagination run free . To
create a visually enticing deck consider these possibilities:
• Deck posts with spaces on top for
potted plants
• Decorative balusters
• Spa surrounded by built-in seating
• A main sitting area for relaxation
and entertaining surrounded by
potted plants
• Railings to provide privacy
• An awning, cabana or decorative
pergola for shade and protection
from rain
• Barbecue equipment and table
• Vertical landscaping from bottom
to top of deck area using tall
plants, ivy and flowering vines
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A pond can claim the heart of the
5 outdoor space surrounding your
8 home . Whether it is a formal, informal
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_g not found in an ordinary garden .
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According to Joe Petersen of Fossil
Creek Nursery and Jerry Switzer of
Front Range Stone, water gardening
is becoming quite popular in this
area. Ponds might be as small as a
few square feet or larger than a quarter of an acre. According to some
experts, a site of at least forty square
feet receiving five hours of sunlight a
day is needed to achieve a balance of
clear water, aquatic plants and fish.
Smaller ponds provide more limited
options.
When planning a pond numerous
issues need to be considered such as
site, size, safety, style, earth removal,
shape and construction materials.
Petersen emphasizes the importance
of safety if small children or pets are
in the vicinity . One way to create a
Use of natural stone, foliage, and
pond is to use a flexible liner made of
water features add focal points,
PVC . Steps to follow for this pond
interest, and create a relaxing
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• Mark out the pond shape on the
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It is recommended that plants be
placed in pots rather than directly
planted in the bottom of the pond.
This allows depths to vary as needed
by different plants and makes maintenance easier. It is also a good idea to
include underwater steps for reaching
plants and for safety. Aquatic plants
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Few o us are fortunate enough to
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strategy is to leave the waterfa ll
alone . Simply enjoy the sprays ,
appearance and sounds of the waterfall. If you are not so lucky, it is possible to sculpture a waterfall that can
provide hours of visual and acoustical
pleasure.
Creating a cascade of tumbling
water into your pond is a natural act.
Waterfalls take careful planning .
Spend enough time to make wise
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ing plants. A formula to follow in creating balance for ponds is for every
square yard of surface to have at
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grasses, one medium to large water
lily, twelve water snails and two fish .
A pond adds life and a dynamic
quality to the exterior environment
around the home. It contributes to the
beauty and value of your residence.
However, a pond that will last for
years with little maintenance requires
careful planning, some money and
preferably assistance from a landscape professional. Surprisingly, hiring a professional to install a pond
typically costs only a few hundred
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a sloping support. Several steps must
be followed to create a waterfall :
• Dig out the holes
• Put in the tubing for the pump
• Select the pump and cascade
units
• Install the pump and cascade units
• Fill the gap between the units and
the earth with sand
• Switch on the water
• Finish the waterfall by hiding unit
edges and the outlet from the
pump with stones and plants
There are a number of types of waterfalls that can be designed. You might
choose to imitate nature. Anothe r
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waterfall, Jerry ·Switzer recommends
a pump that produces at lease fortyfive gallons per minute. Given the
weight of the rocks used to create a
waterfall, plumbing and pump considerations and the careful layout
required, a homeowner should discuss all the possibilities with a professional. Regardless of your final
choice, a waterfall often is the crowning touch to a planned exterior environment.
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With such a beautiful landscape
you will want to enjoy it both day and
night. By night lighting your deck,
pond and waterfall you transform the
entire outdoor area surrounding the
home into a place of beauty that can
be enjoyed at all hours. Make sure
that you select the best lighting for
your landscape features. Choices
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include moonlighting, silhouetting and
underwater lighting. It is desirable to
place all light switches in a central
location indoors, keep color in mind,
achieve a natural look and consider
the ease of servicing the lights.
You might tie the exterior environment surrounding your home together
with selections of plants and flowers.
A small bridge might be added to
cross the pond, with its graceful
curves adding to the overall aesthetic.
A gazebo with benches and built-in
seating can become a focal point for
the pond and waterfall.
The best advice is to follow your
dreams in designing a landscape with
style.
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Merchandising and Consumer
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er using zero-VOC latex paints such
as Glidden Spread 2000, carried by
many specialty paint stores. When
using grout sealers for tile floors,
select the new epoxy-based grouts
that seal permanently. If new carpeting is being selected, check to see if
it has the Carpet and Rug Institute's
Indoor Air Quality label. Such carpets
are low-VOC, and can be secured by
a new environmentally friendly Velcro
system called TacFast.
More serious toxins in the home
include lead , asbestos, formaldehyde,
carbon monoxide and radon . Ted
Hertz of Builder's Square indicates
that several kits are available to test
for such toxins, including the Air Zone
Test, a radon testing kit by Enzone
Lead
Check
Swabs.
and
Electromagnetic fields (EMFs) are
also of concern to many homeowners. Reducing the number of electrical appliances in your home and
keeping your distance from operating
electrical devices can reduce EMF
exposure. If you are concerned with
any of these toxins, call an environmental professional for advice.
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The "Wrightian formula" integrates
interiors with the landscape. Windows
provide a view to nature, mirrors can
reflect the outdoors, plants inside can
complement outside plants and a
lawn chair from Alpine Haus placed
inside brings the garden indoors. By
placing fresh flowers and easy-care
plants throughout the home, an aesthetic is created as well as a healthier
environment.
Environmental themes in the interior reinforce the green home idea.
According to Shirley Garnatt at
Howard Lorton Galleries, the popular
lodge look goes well with green interiors, as does the Lexington furniture
line available at Larrabee's. A mural
of an outdoor scene, dinnerware with
flower prints and artwork depicting
nature are three possibilities. Another
is the use of wallcoverings with environmental patterns such as fruit,
herbs , animals, leaves and stones.
The color palette of the 1990s men-
ining Out
By Cindy Wright and
Lydia Dody
ur experience at the Spring Canyon
Inn proved to be a very pleasant
surprise. After enjoying a beautiful
fifteen minute drive to Horsetooth
Reservoir, we arrived at our destination . The day was a rare , warm ,
sunny afternoon - quiet, relaxed and laid back
- much like our lunch.
The owners, Mark and Rita Wahlen , bought
the property and after 8 months of extensive
remodeling opened the restaurant, bar and
patio last June. They took advantage of the
space and layout and created 3 dining areas,
serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Mark gave us a tour of the bar area on the
main floor with white patio tables and chairs
giving it a casual atmosphere. A colorful mural
of the Horsetooth area, makes this area bright
and cheerful. The bar area serves delicious
appetizers, sandwiches, soups, salads and
pizza- Chicago stuffed or thin style, along with
a full service bar serving a large selection of
micro brewery beers.
Next, we went upstairs to the formal dining
area. It also is very bright and open with windows surrounding the room
to expose the panoramic view
of the foothills . The atmosphere is very elegant with
tablecloths and comfortable
seating. Specials are served
daily such as prime rib along
with regular menu items of
New York strip steak, basil
chicken, spaghetti, and honey
dipped chicken. This area
seats fifty people and can be
rented out for private parties.
Our last stop, and most
impressive, was the large outdoor patio dining area. It seats
up to 150 people and is often
booked for weddings , receptions and parties. The patio has
white tables and chairs with
umbrellas and is surrounded by a lush, natural
perennial garden, enhanced with a picturesque
rock waterfall. Flagstone pavers enhance this
very natural and peaceful setting, and tiki torches and low level light lanterns provide a warm,
inviting ambiance for evening dining.
Live music-often local musicians-entertain diners Friday and Saturday evenings .
Mark and Rita prefer folk and acoustic music
for easy and relaxed dining. As Mark explains,
"It's easy listening music without competing
with guests conversations. " New to the lineup
on Sunday evenings are special Broadway
review shows on the outdoor stage.
After our tour, we had the chance to sample
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the lunch menu. Lydia tried a beautifully presented Raspberry Salad with tender char
broiled sliced chicken breast over a colorful
bed of iceberg lettuce, red cabbage, mandarin
oranges, and fresh vegetables, accented with a
dash a almonds, crispy Chinese Noodles and
delicate, delicious raspberries. A tangy raspberry vinaigrette accompanied the salad along
with Rita's delicious homemade dinner rolls.
Delicious!
Cindy had the daily special, Chicken
Mornay. Again the presentation of the meal
was very attractive and colorful. A succulent
chicken breast topped a bed of al dente pasta
and was topped with a light, but rich Mornay
sauce. This was served with a vegetable medley of sauteed fresh eggplant, tomatoes, onion
and black olives tossed with subtle seasonings. A great blend of flavors and textures!
Cindy and Lydia both sampled the Hero
Sandwich which was mouthwatering. It consisted of genoa salami, pepperoni and
Canadian bacon piled high on Rita's homemade Italian roll with melted mozzarella
cheese, lettuce, tomato, and then topped with
a creamy Italian dressing , served open faced .
Like all items on their menu, the servings are
very generous!
To top our delectable lunch, we were served
three of Rita's favorite sumptuous homemade
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desserts. We first sampled a house favorite ,
Ice Cream Candy Bar Cake, which consisted of
an Oreo cookie crust, layered with vanilla ice
cream, a crushed candy bar topping and drizzled with caramel. It was fabulous! We then
tried Rita's plain cheesecake. While being plain
and simple, it was also delectable - rich,
smooth and creamy. And last but not least, we
sampled her chocolate coconut cheesecake. It
was also very sumptuous with rich chocolate
and fresh shredded coconut. Sinfully good!
Spring Canyon Inn specializes in Rita's
homemade menu items, in particular, her
breads, rolls , soups , and desserts. She also
has a little help from assistant, Rowdy Lee
Masters. The helpings are generous and the
prices are moderate. The restaurant is open
from 11:00 a.m. until midnight. Dinner is
served until 10 :00 p.m. They are closed
Mondays. Weekend breakfast is served from
9:00 a.m. until noon with house specialties
such as Spring Toast (a french toast prepared
with homemade bread and topped with fresh
squeezed lime juice and sprinkled with powder
sugar) , homemade cinnamon , caramel , and
pecan rolls , and Swedish
pancakes.
Lunch and dinner specialties include Oriental
Almond Salad , 100%
Buffalo Burgers , and an
old time favorite, bread
pudding. They have daily
specials which change
regularly as well. A kids
menu is also available for
children under 10.
Mark and Rita also have
some items on their menu
for the health conscious.
The Horsetooth Veggie
Pizza, the Garden Burger,
and salads made with oilfree dressings. The restaurant is also a no smoking
restaurant.
Spring Canyon Inn is located on the west
side of Horsetooth Reservoir next to
Horsetooth Mountain Park at 4701 W. County
Rd. #38E, 223-8074.
Spring Canyon Inn also offers catering on or
off premises. We were shown photographs of
some of their caterings and were very
impressed with the beautiful presentation, and
selection of foods.
We both highly recommend (two thumbs
up) Spring Canyon Inn for it's delicious food,
rela xi ng , easy-going atmosphere, and the
company of the friendly, congenial owners,
Mark and Rita!
tioned by Lane Kinney includes environmentally-based schemes drawn
from golds, oranges and greens.
Matte finishes and nature neutrals of
white, beige, sand and terra cotta are
also used in many of today's successful interiors. Natural materials
used inside the home such as wood
and stone enhance the green
concept.
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interiors ought to be functional, spiritual and environmentally conscious. "We
as designers now have the responsibility to reconsider the concept of sustainability and to promote continued
respect for our planet." In fact,
Colorado State University has recently
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Environment which is researching the
issues of green design. To help preserve our natural resources while
making homes environmentally sensitive, clean, light and energy efficient,
consider transforming your home's
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By Libby James
mid the running, biking,
hiking, rollerblading frenzy
in the area, water sport
people quietly pursue their
passions. They may seem
out of place on the landlocked High
Plains, but the fact is, those who care
about water, boats, and fishing find
plenty of opportunities to do what they
love without travelling far from home.
Their interests vary widely, from
building boats on the five-year-plan to
powering them with human energy.
Between these extremes, fishermen
and water skiers use everything from
powerful motorboats to small dinghies
with outboard motors atached.
Sail boats aren 't seen much on
Horsetooth Reservoir, the nearest large
body of water, because the breezes
and configuration of the lake make sailing difficult.
Each of the people featured in the
following pages has a different story to
tell. Each has his own unique way of
spending time in and near the water in
the land of the Rocky Mountains.
to have two boats," says the affable
local real estate developer. "Really
big boats are great for parties and
entertaining, but they're no good for
water skiing. I'd have to have a
smaller boat for skiing."
And so, every year, Mike decides
that his 21-foot SunRay is really the
best boat for him. He chose it 12
years ago because its high gunwales
(That's sides for you land lubbers)
made it safe for his three young children. Now John and Kristi, University
of Colorado students, and Tyson, 15,
'''I'
he 'gear' associated with boat-
ing is fun, and so is
driving a boat, "... the
best thing about boating is the chance to
spend time on and
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Mike Sollenberger goes to the
boat show in Denver every
year. And every year he thinks about
getting a new and bigger boat. Then
he pictures himself on Horsetooth
Reservoir with a vessel that is really
too big for that body of water, and he
thinks with affection of his 1982
SunRay.
"If I bought a bigger boat, I'd have
kayak, with a friend, while he was in
high school. "The 'gear' associated
with boating is fun, and so is driving a
boat," Mike says, "but for me, the best
thing about boating is the chance to
spend time on and near the water. It's
relaxing to me."
According to Mike, power boats are
more suited to Horsetooth than sailboats, because the narrowness of the
reservoir and the prevailing winds,
make sailing unsatisfactory and not
much fun. Only one sailboat is permanently moored on the reservoir.
near the water. It's
relaxing to me."
use the boast as much or more than
their dad does.
A native of Kansas who has had a
long-time love affair with the water,
Mike owned his first boat, a sailing
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The SunRay is large enough to
entertain six to eight people comfortably, yet is fast enough for water skiing . John and Kristi enjoy entertaining their college friends from Boulder
on the boat.
One of the joys of keeping a boat
on Horsetooth Reservoir is its accessibility. During the long summer
days, there is plenty of time to get in
a pleasurable ride after work.
During the winter months, Mike's
boat resides comfortably in a heated
hanger in a Denver airport. Mid to late
April, depending on the weather, the
SunRay emerges for the season and
is moored at the marina at the south
end of the reservoir.
The season usually lasts until early
October. "Some of the best days are
in September when the summer
boating people have gone home,"
Mike says. "I use the boat until the
marina closes for the season and
they kick me out."
Mike is also an avid trout and fly
fisherman, another sport where he
can indulge his love of the water.
When the fishing and boating has
ended for the season, Mike looks forward to the first snow, and trading in
the waterier skis for snow skis.
Perhaps one day Mike will succumb
to boat fever and buy a bigger one.
But then ... there's the water skiing
dilemma and the need to own more
than one boat. ..
)J ark Berkner
It's 4:10a.m. and Mark Berkner
is up.
He throws on some warm workout
clothes, gets into his car, and heads
for Horsetooth Reservoir. In just a
few minutes he will be gliding
through the dark quiet water in his
one-man sculling shell. For the next
two hours, it will be just Mark, the
oars and the ice-edged water. By
7:15, his light, sleek craft stowed
atop his car, he'll head home. By 8
a.m ., in suit and tie, he'll enter the
courthouse to begin his day at Judge
William Dressel's law clerk.
Mark admits that it takes some
fancy footwork and night-before planning to drive home, shower, dress,
and get to work in 45 minutes. He
has it down to a fine art because
when "there's water" (instead of ice,
that is) Mark trains nearly every
morning . He's been known to push
the parameters a bit by breaking ice
so that he can row. His lower temperature limit is 13 degrees.
During the height of his training, he
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rows 13 or 14 times a week. Evening
in the Midwest. About 150 people
workouts are more relaxed and
were vying to make the team when
sometimes, when Mark is doing
Mark was a freshman.
sprints, are of shorter duration. To
He embarked on this endeavor
with the right build, natural athletic
provide some balance in his physical
activity, he swims 2,000 meters at
abilities, and the determination to
noon three or four times a week and
learn the technique quickly and "get
lifts weights at night.
fast." Despite his years as a high
Is this guy a fanatic? "Oh no," he
school swimmer, he says that the
four hours he spent each day rowsays. "I love the water, and I'm passionate about rowing. I do it for fun."
ing was the first real training he'd
Born in Wisconsin where he grew
ever done.
up near lots of water and learned to
W h e n it came time to pick the
team, he learned to his delight that
swim early, Mark says he has always
had a water fetish. He has fond
he'd made the freshman eight. In
memories of summer vacations visitfour years of college rowing, he was
ing grandparents on Twin Lakes in
twice part of a national championship
Northern Minnesota and learning to
team. He competed all over the
fish and handle small fishing boats
country, on both coasts and as far
while there.
south as Florida.
Teamwork is critical for the eight
His love of the water translated into
crew members who must work as a
a career as a high school swimmer
where the 100 meter freestyle was
single unit to propel the shell through
his specialty. At nearly 6' 4" and 210
the water. Mark often occupied the
pounds, Mark
"engine
is lean and
room" posistrong . His
tion in the
height works
middle of
as a lever as
the boat .
he rows.
"The job is
When he
to shut up
enrolled at
and pull,"
the University
he says .
The "stroke,"
of Wisconsin
at Madison ,
in the numonly 15 miles
ber eight
from his
position
home in
nearest
Verona, he
the coxdecided to try
swain ,
out for the
effects the
freshman
rhythm of
rowing team.
the whole
"ld never
boat.
actually
In 1985,
rowed in a
Mark comscull before,
peted in a
but it aptwo-man
pealed to me,
sweep boat
plan to row until/ fall over in my
and I was
for the first
boat... It's a great arena for personal
encouraged
time in the
by friends ,"
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challenge. There's nothing like winning."
Mark exFestival in
plains.
B a t o n
There is a
Rouge,
long and halLouisiana.
lowed tradiTwo men,
tion of rowing in New England and
each with an oar on one side of the
along the Eastern coast of the United
boat, must develop precise timing
States, but it surprises some to learn
and technique in the way the oar
that the University of Wisconsin has
enters and leaves the water. Two,
a reputation as the outpost of rowing
four and eight man boats with oars
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on alternating sides are called sweep
boats, while sculling boats are
powered by one, two, or four pairs of
oars. In college, Mark was part of an
eight-man sweep boat. Both types of
boats are commonly referred to as
shells.
Despite the fact that study time
was limited by the requirements of
his sport , Mark completed a degree
in history in four-and-half years ,
graduating in 1986. College was
over, but Mark wasn't ready to quit
rowing. In fact , he was so interested in pursuing the sport that he
moved to Philadelphia where he
joined the Penn Athletic Club and
tried out for the U . S. Rowing
Team. He made the team and
spent the next two years rowing
with the goal of making the 1988
Olympic team. That didn't happen,
but in 1987 he made the U.S .
World Championships team and
participated in the pairs competition in Copenhagen , Denmark. He
and his partner came in thirteenth .
Mark was so dedicated to his rowing that he was willing to live on his
earnings from lots of part-time jobs
and the small amount of expense
money the team provided. He lived in
a low income area and devoted all
his energies to his sport.
In 1988, he moved to Ithaca, New
York where he substitute taught in
the public schools, played rugby,
fished, and worked as a bartender in
a brew pub. He found time to row on
nearby lakes , but during this period
reduced the intensity of his training.
He realized that as much as he loved
rowing, it could not be his whole life.
He also learned that he could still
enjoy it immensely as a part-time
interest.
In the fall of 1990, he enrolled in
law school at Villanova University
near Philadelphia. He was able to
reconnect with the Penn Athletic
Club and resumed training. He
admits that there were times when
his studies took a back seat to rowing during law school. In 1991 , he
and his partner made the World
Championships team and placed
seventh in pairs in Vienna, Austria. In
the spring of 1992, he took a semester off school to train for the
Olympics , and this time his efforts
paid off. He made the team as an
alternate.
It didn't matter that he sat on the
bench in Barcelona, Spain. By this
time, he'd met Amy, a fellow law student, now his wife, and she traveled
to Barcelona with him. It was a memorable experience for them both .
When Amy landed a job as law
clerk to Judge Arnaud Newton in Fort
Collins in 1993, Mark was elated. On
a reconnaissance trip earlier that
year, Mark inspected Horsetooth
Reservoir while Amy interviewed with
the judge.
" It 's a great place for rowing, "
Mark says. "It's seven miles long
with lots of room to train. Race distances for shells vary . Some are as
long as seven miles, but the standard distance is 2,000 meters, a
mile and a quarter. A good time in
which to complete that distance for
a college eight is five minutes, 45
seconds . Mark's best time in an
eight is 5:30 .
He describes the race as much like
a sprint. "It's a combination of aerobic and anaerobic activity, and it
hurts," he says . It can be frustrating ,
too. Mark has lost more than one
race by as little as a foot.
When he came to Fort Collins, having no-one to row with, Mark switched
his event to single sculling . Instead of
competition, he now has a speedometer with which to gauge his time. While
Mark likes the self-sufficiency of the
one-man craft, he admits to missing
the exhilaration of frequent competition. "At least there aren't too many
boats here," he says. "On the river in
Philadelphia running into another shell
was a very real danger.
At the reservoir, it ' s the power
boats Mark worries about. Many
Colorado boaters aren't familiar with
sculls and don't realize the effect
their wake can have on a craft that is
12 inches across and only inches
from the surface of the water. Mark
likes to think that with time that will
change.
There are at least 10 or 12 rowers
around town , though they currently
have no form of organization . At one
time, there was a Colorado State
University rowing club, but it has disbanded. There's an active club in
Boulder, and the Rocky Mountain
Rowing Club in Denver is quite
strong, according to Mark. He would
like to be part of a local organization
and even thinks about staging a
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masters regatta, but for now his time
is committed.
In early February this year , he
competed as a single in the Pan
American Trials, finishing in the middle of the pack. "I'm just now getting
the single boat technique down," he
says. This summer he will compete
in the U. S . Trials in Augusta,
Georgia, and in July he'll take part in
the Diamond Sculls singles race at
Henley-on-the-Thames in England .
The Henley Regatta dates back
many years and is the quintessential
event in the sport.
At 30, Mark is rowing as well as he
ever has. "I plan to row until I fall over
in my boat, " he says. " It's a great
arena for personal challenge. There's
nothing like winning . There are few
things so pure ."
In a boat that weighs only 30
pounds and travels only 12 miles an
hour, Mark finds technical , physical ,
and mental challenge. "It feels fast ,"
he says. "There's no greater escape
than spending a couple of hours with
your heart rate up around 140, applying yourself, and then seeing tangible
results. It's just plain fun. "
Everyone Mark knows who is
involved in the sport is just as passionate about it as he is. Even when
he's breaking the ice at Horsetooth
Reservoir so he can row in the dark,
it's fun . And he knows that with each
stroke, he's getting a little closer to
the technique, timing, and speed he'll
need to make the 1996 Olympic
team . He's going for it.
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turing and CJO, (chief janitorial offihim to England for four years, Dick
turned the partnership over to Jim .
cer) , of Mile High Marine, Dick can
When the Browns returned in 1974,
pretty much do what he pleases. And
skiing took priority over sailing.
what pleases him is building a 48foot custom tug cruiser in a specially
Dick's interest in ships and the sea
constructed 2,200 square-foot space
lay dormant for a few years, but
east of town. Dick says the boat, with
always remained strong. On the last
the lines of a work boat, fits his perFriday in September 1986, when
sonality . "I like beagle dogs and
Dick retired from Woodwoard
Volkswagen Beetles, and I'm not
Governor as corporate manager of
much for flashy chrome and plastic."
manufacturing and engineering techIn five years, when his boat is finnology at age 54, he knew exactly
ished , it will sleep seven comfortably
where he was headed. By the followin two cabins with two heads and
ing Sunday, he was in Fremantle,
showers , contain an apartment-size
Australia as a volunteer member of
an America 's Cup team. He spent
galley, carry 1,000 gallons of fuel and
750 gallons of water, and have the
four months assisting the Heart of
capacity to travel 2500 miles without
America sailing syndicate. "I'll go for
restocking and refueling. It may be
doughnuts, I'll carry sails, Ill do
the largest boat ever built in
wiring, I'll do anything but make
Colorado.
executive decisions," Dick said.
He increased his knowledge of
For a guy who was born and grew
up in Rockford, Illinois, and whose
boats and found the company of
the 20 to 30 year-o I d team memclosest encounter with things nautical
was family outings to nearby Lake
bers invigorating. After four months,
Geneva, Dick's current project might
when the Heart of America was
seem somedefeated in
what surpristhe prelimiing. Until just
naries,
before he
Dick came
home.
moved from
Rockford to
In the fall
Fort Collins
of 1987, he
with his wife
went to
Marilyn and
Newport ,
R h o d e
four children
in 1967, Dick
Island to
had never
work on a
owned a
77-foot
boat.
yacht being
Once in
built by the
Fort Collins
company
he and Jim
that had
Brown , a
built the
colleague at
Heart of
Woodward
America.
Governor
When allerCompany
gies to
who raced
epoxies and
their Butterfly
paint took
sailboats
the fun out
work harder than
together,
of the proformed a
ject for
many people do
partnership,
Dick , he
at their jobs. "
B and B
carved duck
Marine , and
decoys and
became
worked on
Butterfly
the refit of
dealers. They
a n
o I d
sailed together on weekends and
wooden trawler until the lease
sold a few Butterflys to friends . In
on his Newport apartment
1970 when his job at Woodward took
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For the next few years, Dick pursued his lifelong interest in woodworking. He built lots of furniture and
began to specialize in carving fullsize carousel horses. Building a boat
was always in the back of his mind.
His original plan was to build a
small wooden boat and then build a
larger one, his dream boat. By April
1993, he had decided to bypass plan
one and move right on to plan two .
He bought a set of plans from boat
designer Scott Sprague of Poulsbo,
Washington, purchased land, and
built a building in which to build his
boat. At Marilyn's suggestion , he built
a space big enough so that he could
rent out part of it.
Dick has had lots of experience
working with wood , but his boat has
an all steel hull. "I spend my days
pounding , cutting, grinding, bending ,
and welding steel," Dick says. "I take it
one step at a time." In September he
welded the first steel pieces together,
and in the spring of 1995, the exterior
skeleton was completed . The next
step is completing the metal shell.
Dick works about 35 hours a
week . He takes frequent vaca tions. He visits with friends who
stop by almost every day. "I work
harder than many people do at
their jobs ," Dick says . His diligence has kept him on schedule
with his five year plan.
A careful and p recise worker ,
Dick realizes that working alone
with huge pieces of steel is dangerous. He wears an electronic
device through which he can
transmit a "help" message should
he get into trouble .
Once the exterior shell is complete,
Dick will be in more familiar territory.
He has allowed three-and-a-half
years for the finishing work and plans
to do it all himself. While there are no
licensing requirements for pleasure
boats , Dick plans to have a marine
surveyor check out his craft before
he launches it.
Boat moving specialists have
promised that it will be possible to
truck the 15.5 foot-wide boat to the
Northwest for launching . He hopes to
get to know his boat by cruising the
inland passage to Alaska. He
emphasizes the fact that completing
and owning the boat is not his first
priority. "I'm most interested in buildCont. on page 70
Area rivers offer exciting rafting opportunities.
erhaps all these geese are on
to something.
Fort Collins is conveniently
nestled next to the majestic
Rocky Mountains where outdoor activities such as hiking,
biking and skiing give residents a
variety of recreational options. With
Rocky Mountain National Park and
the Poudre Canyon right in our backyard, the opportunity to have some
high altitude fun is just a stone's
throw away. Take a day hike at
Horsetooth Mountain Park or a short
drive up the Big Thompson Canyon
to view the splendor of Trail Ridge or
even rollerblade on the extensive
bike trails around the city. Fort
Collins and its surroundings are wait-
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ing to be explored and enjoyed.
Along with the rugged terrain of the
foothills and mountains, Fort Collins
and northern Colorado has an additional playground which many people
may not even think of when considering how to spend recreation time and
money. This playground is wet and
wild! If you haven 't yet discovered
the unique selection and adventure
of Colorado water recreation, then
you may be missing the proverbial
boat.
Larimer County has three major
public bodies of water which accommodate numerous nautical activities.
Horsetooth Reservoir is located in
the foothills west of Fort Collins, in
the shadow of Horsetooth Mountain.
The 6.5 mile reservoir is open yearround and is a popular spot for fishing, boating, water-skiing and camping . There are numerous boat
launches, picnic spots , a roped off
area for swimming, and plenty of
water (1900 acres). The Inlet Bay
Marina, located on the west side of
the reservoir, offers fishing and
camping supplies, boat moorings,
gasoline and boat rentals.
Carter Lake is located in the
foothills west of Loveland. This 1140acre reservoir is popular for fishing,
sailing, swimming and water skiing .
There are plenty of camping facilities
located around the lake, several boat
launch areas, and a swimming
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camping supplies, firewood, boat
mooring, gasoline and boat rentals.
Boyd Lake is located east of
Loveland, just south of Fort Collins.
Due to its proximity to Interstate 25,
many boaters, sailors, water skiers
and fishermen have made Boyd Lake
a hot spot for water sports. The
winds at Boyd Lake make for spirited
sailing, both with boats and sailboards. There is a swimming beach,
several boat launch areas and a
marina. Boyd Lake has lots of camping available and with several private
lakes surrounding it, proves a good
spot for bird watching.
A Larimer County Parks permit is
required for boating, camping and
parking on both Carter Lake and
Horsetooth Reservoir. Day use and
annual passes can be purchased
from the park rangers, park concessions, nearby retail outlets, or at selfservice stations
located around
each reservoir.
Boyd Lake is a
state-run park
and also
requires permits
for usage. It's
worth mentioning that all these
lakes and reservoirs are part of
the intricate
water systems
used to store and move water for
agricultural, household, industrial and
other purposes. Horsetooth Reservoir
is used for drinking water and Carter
Lake is part of the Colorado-Big
Thompson Project which diverts
water from the west slope to the east
slope for a multitude of uses.
Therefore, the water levels will fluctuate and can change rapidly.
Boating on any of these reservoirs
is almost a year-round activity.
Believe it or not, water skiers have
been spotted on Horsetooth
Reservoir as late as Thanksgiving
and as early as Groundhog's Day! As
soon as the lake thaws through the
time it freezes, there's a good
chance you'll spot a skier. And during
the "season" which generally runs
from Memorial Day to Labor Day,
these lakes will be literally buzzing
with motor boats pulling skiers, cruising the lake and trolling near the
shores for fish.
If you're heading up to Horsetooth
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Reservoir for a day of boating, you
may want to stop in at Boats
Unlimited which is located just east
of the reservoir on Taft Hill Road.
They have new and used boats for
sale which range from a $700 fishing
boat to a 31-footer which costs
upward of $90,000. You'll find boats
for family outings, speed boats, fishing boats and even pontoon boats
which are perfect for cruising the lake
with friends on mild summer
evenings. Beyond the boats, they
have a well-stocked variety of accessories which will make your adventure more fun and safe.
Colorado law requires every occupant on a boat to have a Coast Guard
Approved Personal Floatation Device
(PFD) accessible at all times. Boats
Unlimited has a variety of PFDs in
stock as well as other safety equipment such as floatation cushions and
fire extinguishers. Make sure small
children have
vests that fit
properly. (Many
children's vests
come with grab
handles.)You'll
even find a life
jacket for your
pet available in a
wide range of
sizes - from Toy
Poodle to St.
Bernard.
Power boats
come in all shapes and sizes, there's
something for everyone. They range
anywhere in size from 17 to 32 foot
with the 18 to 21 foot being the most
popular for family pleasure and skiing. The smaller boats are also great
for traveling to distant lakes. Cabin
cruisers are also popular but owners
tend to moor them much like going to
a vacation cabin rather than pull them
somewhere.
There are two main bodies of
power boats to choose from.
Fiberglass is used primarily for family
oriented boats. Aluminum is used frequently in fishing boats.
There are several types of power
boat engines to pick from as well.
Inboard/outboard engines are more
popular and have automotive
engines. Outboard engines are twocycle engines.
If water skiing is your preferred sport,
you can purchase a pair of O'Brien
water skis for as low as $140. Of
course, in the wet world of water ski-
and discount tickets are available .
Call 663-1492 for more information.
Just below the water surface lies
another Rocky Mountain water
adventure . Believe it or not , scuba
diving is alive and well (and even
thriving) in Colorado. There are designated areas for scuba diving in
you. For only $ 10 (which can be
applied to a further course) you can
spend 10 to 15 minutes in the still
and safe waters at EPIC . These
classes are held on the first Saturday
of every month and equipment is provided . The next level is the "Open
Water Classroom and Pool" course .
ing, one ski is always better than two.
A good slalom ski can go for
upwards of $600. Beginner skiers will
find water skiing to be a forgiving
sport . It doesn 't hurt to fall down
although a good dose of water up
your nose can be a memorable experience. With a little strength and practice , skiers progress rapidly . In no
time you 'll be jumping waves and
yearning fo r the perfect "run" where
water rooster tails from your single
ski as you make a cut with your
shoulder inches from the water!
For variety, check out the O'Brien
inner tube called "Le Tube", or the
"Air Biscuit". This equipment is great
for older kids who may tire of skiing
or might not be quite strong enough.
Take the turns easy - these things
are designed to skim across the
water and the rider has much less
control than on skis.
For more information on boating
regulations at local reservoirs , contact the Larimer County or the State
of Colorado Parks Department.
The newest craze in the water are
personal water craft. Just what are
personal water craft? To put it simply, snowmobiles on water. Personal
water craft have grown in popularity
because it's affordable boating , easy
to learn , and kids of all ages can
.
enjoy it.
There are two kinds of personal
. water craft, wave runners , which you
sit on , and jet skis which you stand
both Carter Lake and Ho rsetooth
Reservoir. (Boyd Lake tends to be
too murky .) As with boating , you 'll
need the proper permits to use these
lakes. Contact the local park ranger
before and after your dive . Open
Beginne r Scuba divers will learn
about basic skills, equipment, theory
and water safety in the classroom.
Those skills are then practiced in the
pool and finally the student will participate in a numbe r of open water
up on . Pick which is most comfortable for you and you 're on your way.
Swimming is available just about
anywhere along the front range .
There are numerous pools - public
and private - available for swimming.
Fort Collins has three excellent public pools - the recently renovated
Mulberry Pool , Edora Pool Ice Center
(EPIC) , (both indoor pools) , and the
oldest, City Park Pool , is outdoors.
If you 're looking for a little water
adventure , head to Loveland and the
Crystal Rapids Waterpark, Northern
Colorado 's exclusive beach within
reach! Crystal Rapids boasts an
18,000 sq . ft. wave pool with waves
up to four feet high , 2 tube slides, a
body slide and Kiddie Land . Twin
Twisters and Bonsai Body Slide are
truly water adventures! Group rates
water diving most often takes place
from mid-May to Thanksgiving.
Heartier divers even ice dive and
practice cold water dives throughout
most winters.
Jim Johnson, co-owner of High
Plains Scuba Center in Fort Collins ,
has been working hard to build the
local scuba diving scene since 1982.
According to Jim , although the local
venues might not be as scenic as diving in the Bahamas or Hawaii, there
are many great opportunities to learn
and practice the sport. If you 're interested in learning to dive or further
your expertise, check out their scuba
courses which range from "Discover
Scuba" to advanced specialty classes
for search and recovery.
Discover Scuba is a great way to
decide whether scuba diving is for
dives to become certified as an Open
Water Diver. Open wate r dive practices are held at either Horsetooth
Reservoir or at Blue Hole in New
Mexico. Once you 're certified as an
open water diver, you can purchase
air fills , rent equipment and dive anywhere in the world!
You can always spot a wind surfer
-that is, if you can find one. They're
never around when the wind's blowing . With gusts over 30 miles an
hou r, the rest of us are a little shorttempered or even downright irritable ;
wind surfers are ecstatic. You 'll be
talking with them one minute , the
trees rustle and they vanish. And if
you want to find out where they go,
you 'll have to follow them because
the world of wind surfing (sail boarding) is as illusive as the wind. Great
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places to sail are heavily shrouded in
secrecy and often considered classified information.
On a calm day, Chuck Wright, selfdescribed windsurfing addict, can be
found at his job at Sunsport. But on
windy days, when scheduling permits, you 'll find him surfing at any
Chuck's inside tips for successful
sailboarding are "Be patient. Do
more listening that you do talking. "
Most importantly, "You have to make
friends with the wind because you
can never beat it." Master these and
you'll be ready for the "locals only guided tour" of surfing spots. But
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number of local lakes. According to
Chuck, "You have to be dedicated to
chase the wind." Chuck learned to
sail at Aurora Reservoir in Denver
eight years ago and hasn't stopped
since . In fact , every summer he
No
you'll have to stop by Sunsport and
ask for Chuck . Check the weather
before you do. If it's windy, odds are
he won 't be there.
Take a scenic drive up the Poudre
Canyon on any Sunday from mid-
ago , the Poudre was considered
unraftable." He's the first person he
knows of to run the upper part of the
river (below the narrows) on a raft.
Rob started his commercial rafting
business in 1982 and since then , the
popularity of whitewater rafting has
skyrocketed. While somewhat
dependent on snowmelt , the river
rafting season on the Poudre typically runs from mid-May through
August, with late May to early July
being the height of the season. "No
matter what the water level is the
river is always exciting. The river is
never predictable - it 's different
every day."
To fully appreciate the risk and
adventure of whitewater sports, a
short expanation is necessary: An
international system has been set to
distinguish the intensity and manueverablity of whitewater. Points on this
scale are known as classes. Class 1
is still water. Class 2 describes water
with mild ripples . Class 3 water has
easy manueverability, big waves and
passages that are easily negotiated.
Class 4 water requires precise
manueverablity, bigger waves and
has more risk attached . Class 5
water has even more risk (danger)
and is generally avoided by commercial outfits . Class 6 and up are what
you see on Wide World of Sports .
The boundaries of the scale are constantly being pushed downward as
technology (and guts) test the limits.
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moves to the Gorge, located on the
Columbia River along the northern
border of Washington , to indulge in
some of the country's premiere sailboarding .
As Sunsport's resident windsurfing
addict and expert, Chuck has some
pointers for newcomers to the sport.
"Colorado is a great place for windsurfers. We have plenty of sunny
days and strong winds. Locally, Boyd
Lake is the friendliest. There's lots of
beach if you get blown away and
there's a patrol boat to help you out if
you get stuck and can't get back. "
Choose a big "floaty" board with a
small sail because you 'll be surprised
how heavy that sail gets after pulling
it out of the water over and over .
Always wear a life jacket.
May through August and you ' ll
encounter plenty of water sports
enthusiasts practicing their chosen
passion. Leaving the relatively safer
waters of front range lakes and
reservoirs behind, these people have
discovered the thrill and adventure of
whitewater rafting and kayaking .
Lucky for them and fortunate for
everyone, the Poudre River is right in
our backyard.
"The Poudre is one of the best rafting trips in the entire country ,"
according to Rob Breckenridge ,
owner of A-1 Wildwater River Rafting
based out of Fort Collins. "There is
plenty of good whitewater, especially
early in the season." Rob should
know. He's been rafting and kayaking
the river since 1974. "Twenty years
A-1 Wildwater offers several rafting
trips rated "mild to wild. " Their halfday "Wild and Scenic" trip is the most
popular, offering Class 3 water and
beautiful scenery. Rafters begin their
adventure just below the narrows
and take out above the water filtration plant at the base of the canyon.
The full-day adventure starts up the
river by Indian Meadows to the narrows where rafters are treated to
lunch. The second half of the day is
the "Wild and Scenic" run.
A- 1 Wildwater boasts the bes t
safety record on the river. Before you
start either trip , you 'll be given a
safety talk, orientation on what to
expect and a properly fitted life
jacket. All guides are CPR and first
aid certified and have 100 to 110
hours of training on whitewater. Each
has at least two to three years of
experience and several return year
after year. Perhaps they've discovered the perfect summer job!
Rob suggests that people book
ahead for their trips. During July and
August, every day is filled to capacity
well in advance. The minimum age is
six for the mellower trips and 11 for
the wilder trips. Families and friends,
church and youth groups, companies
and conference attendees -anyone
looking for a wild ride come year
after year to fulfill their sense of outdoor adventure. But come prepared.
"Whitewater rafting is a real sport,"
cautions Rob. "It's safe but it is not a
Disneyland ride. There is an element
of risk when you go rafting. I've had a
few people ask if they can frame my
waiver. "
In the future, scientists might just
discover a genetic connection
between kayaking and addictive personalities. If they need a test subject,
Karl Borski at the Mountain Shop,
would be a good one. Karl, who specializes in kayaking, is one of the
many whitewater experts at the
Mountain Shop. He has lived in Colorado for five years claiming " I
moved here for the climbing not the
boating but I started kayaking in
Steamboat and became addicted . My
climbing has suffered."
Think about it. Put on a helmet and
life jacket, put yourself in a tight-fitting
canyon to Class 1+ near the bottom.
" If we have a good, fat winter, there
will be a good spring runoff ," says
Karl, adding that a "fat" winter correlates with powder skiing. A strong
surge of warm weather will cause a
quick flash of high water pulling
many kayakers away from their day
jobs in the process.
Cooler weather, however, is also fine because
although the runoff won't
be as fierce , it will last
longer.
The Mountain Shop
offers plenty of advice and
equipment for all levels of
kayakers. You can pick up
a new boat from $800 to
$3500 although beginner kayakers should consider buying a used
boat. "Be prepared to get wet," he
recommends, "and get plenty of stuff
(clothing such as a wetsuit) to keep
warm ." As with most sporting equipment , the technology and design
improvements in kayaking have
made a huge impact in recent years.
"People are now running Class 6 and
surviving," Karl assures.
Both the Mountain Shop and A-1
Wildwater offer kayak lessons. Wildwater's lessons are at EPIC in the
winter and include time on the river in
the summer. Equipment is provided.
Additionally, they sponsor $5 pool
sessions at the Mulberry Pool on
Sunday mornings during the off-sea-
i s
a great
paddling
sport for the entire
family," says Sara
Siggelkow , manager of the
paddling sports department at the
Mountain Shop . "It teaches children
to respect the water and not be afraid
of it." Sara says kids of all ages can
go on canoe trips; as long as they
can hold their head up it's safe to
take them on calm lakes (flat water.)
Sara is an expert paddler and has
explored many venues in northern
Colorado and beyond. She has several recommendations for great
canoing trips in the area. There's lots
of day trips, reservoir paddling, which
allow families to paddle, stop , eat or
rest at a leisurely pace. Sara recommends Lone Tree Reservoir which is
a non-wake area and also a Heron
refuge. Pinewood Reservoir, located
below Carter Lake , is also a clear
favorite for carefree canoing . Other
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pointed boat, grab a paddle and head
straight down a river (with rocks). If
you crave adrenaline rushes, this
could certainly meet your needs .
Karl's enthusiasm for the sport helps
a newcomer overcome these obvious
concerns about health and wellbeing. Since taking up kayaking, Karl
has become an American Canoe
Association certified instructor, which
means he has competency in Class 3
whitewater and can teach fundamentals as well as safety.
Karl echoes Rob Breckenridge's
sentiments toward whitewater sports .
Part of its appeal comes with the
diversity of the river. As with whitewater rafting, the Poudre holds up its
part of the bargain, rated from Class
5 and 6 in the upper part of the
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son. Bring your own equipment and
drop in to practice your rolls, braces
and other techniques. Kayakers are
generally eager to share tips and
advice between them.
The kayaking scene both locally
and nationally is gaining in popularity. Karl Borski attributes the rise in
popularity to the television exposure
it received from the 1992 Summer
Olympics. Interest is also sparked as
people drive by all those adrenaline
junkies already up in the canyon.
Rob Breckenridge thinks paddling
kayaks is gaining in popularity simply
because "more and more people are
discovering how much fun it is!"
Just as kayaking has dramatically
increased in numbers, interest in
canoing is also on the rise . "Canoing
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beautiful areas to consider are the
Yellowstone/Tetons
area
of
Wyoming, Lake Powell and the Flaming Gorge. If you're looking for whiter
water, plan a trip to the Green or
Yampa River areas.
Fort Collins and the surrounding
area is known for its abundance of
geese. The next time you see one
floating on a pond or lake , or flying
like the wind, or paddling with all its
might, you might agree ... perhaps all
these geese are on to something .
Patty Spencer is a freelance writer
who lives in Fort Collins and is not
afraid of water but might be afraid of
geese.
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ing" he says. "Owning one is less
important to me."
Dick's enthusiasm for his project
remains as high as it was on the day he
started. "I don't spend any time thinking
about what to do next," he says.
Sometime in 1999, Dick's boat will
leave its dry land home, headed
down the highway to open water. And
Dick will be right behind.
)) arrell Skurich
Darrell Skurich doesn't own his
"cigarette" boat any more . "I finally
got tiredd of it," he says of the sleek,
off-shore, high-perfromance craft .
For years, he trucked the 36-foot
boat around the area seeking out
scenic spots to water ski and sight
see from the water.
He explains that the boat got its
name form the company that originally manufactured them. The boats
are so fast that they have, at times,
been used for illegal purproses, such
as rum running during Prohibition .
They are powered by up to four large
automobile engines.
Today Darrell, still enamored of
boats and water, owns three fishing
boats, 14, 16, and 21 feet long, each
suited to a different kind of fishing . All
of them are housed neatly in his
oversized garage, ready to be towed
to his favorite fishing spots in
Colorado and Wyoming .
The 21-foot Lund , a center con sole, designed specifically for fishing,
has a 75 horsepower outboard motor
for running and a 25 horsepower outboard for trolling. He uses the
smaller boats in small, shallow lakes,
where the larger boaat cannot be
launched.
During the fall and winter, Darrell
goes to Mexico as often as possible
to sustain his fishing habit. He leaves
his own boats and home and joins up
for display, not use.
with a friend from Texas who has a
Darrell's talents aren't limited to
60-foot cruiser moored at Cabo San
restoring airplanes. Over the years he
Lucas. They
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built
fish for marlin
racing boats
and wahoo.
for his own
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teeth."
here, the plan is to move to Mexico,"
A native of Greeley who has lived in
he says. He's looking for a place on
Fort Collins for about 25 years, Darrell
the East Cape where he can settle
has spent his working life restoring
down and fish full time.
antique airplanes. His company, Vintage Aircraft, is restoring a 1944 P-38, a
Libby James is a freelance writer in
Wo rld War II fighter plane, for a
Fort Collins and has been a Colmuseum in Oregon. The project will
take two years to complete . Although
oradan so long she's forgotten the
the plane will be airworthy, it is destined
smell of salt water.
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"Art is the imposing of a pattern
on experience, and our aesthetic
enjoyment is recognition of the
pattern."
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Sculptor
George Walbye
Loveland is home to approximately 50
sculptors , two well-known casting
foundries and a nationally recognized
sculpture garden. The city has also been
closely identified with the sculpting community for several years . Sculptor
George Walbye of Loveland has played
an important role in this connection.
He participated and helped to organize
the first annual Sculpture in the Park
show in Loveland in 1984. This show is
now recognized by artists as one of the
premier sculpture events in the United
States . Walbye and fellow sculptors
George Lundeen , Dan Ostermiller, Fritz
White and Hollis Williford were chosen by
High Plains Arts Council to install founding works in Benson Park Sculpture
Garden.
George was born and raised in Rawlins , Wyoming and displayed a strong
interest in horses , the outdoors and
sports. He spent much of his time at his
grandfather's ranch in Whiskey Gap,
Wyoming. He often refers to himself as a
Wyoming cowboy and describes his
childhood as "growing up half cowboy ."
Walbye moved to Loveland at age 16
and continued his involvement with
sports. He attended college on a basketball scholarship and returned to Loveland
to teach. He taught physical education
and coached sports for seven years at
Loveland High School.
His teaching career was discontinued
when he became a partner in the Garrett
Ford-Mercury-Lincoln car dealership in
Loveland. It was during this time that
George first became aware of sculpting.
He was introduced to artist Wolfgang
Pogzeba who gave Walbye some wax.
George was fam iliar with whittling and
woodcarving and decided that sculpting
was a similar art form. He melted the
wax, froze it in milk cartons and carved
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By Donna Lock
two figures- a cowboy sitting on a
fence and an outlaw depicted in a Charlie
Russell painting.
On a visit to Taos, Walbye toured some
galleries and showed his wax figures to
the owners . He discovered that his
method was the exact opposite of what
should be done in sculpting. Walbye
watched sculptors and learned that artists
dealing with wax and clay work with small
amounts and add to their pieces rather
than take away as in carving.
His sculpting career began as a hobby
that George found to be both enjoyable
and satisfying. With his background as
an inspiration , Walbye began to sculpt
Santa Fe Plaza by George Walbye
Indian men and women of the historic
and contemporary west. Walbye began
to devote more and more time to sculpting as his pieces received national attention. In the mid 1970's, George was well
established as an artist and sold the car
dealership so that he could devote his full
attention to sculpting . He has continued
to sculpt human figures but has also
received acclaim for a series of bowls
and lidded pots in bronze. "Many artists
try to depict a western atmosphere in
their work. It is very natural for me to por-
tray this in my art," explains the sculptor.
"I have lived a western lifestyle. I love the
country and my time spent in Colorado
and Wyoming has had a lasting impact
on my life."
Walbye states that his best pieces are
those that he has imagined in his mind. "I
often have some idea in my head and I
just work on it. I always know when I am
done ," says George. He works with
sketches occasionally to achieve the correct proportions and to finalize an idea.
The sculptor is modest about his artistic
talent. "Being an artist is like anything else.
You need some basic skills but practice
and time is needed to be good at it."
George Walbye exhibits sculpture in
national shows and his work was included
in The Living Arts: A Colorado Sampler
exhibition at the Kennedy Center in
Washington, D. C. His works are in private and corporate collections in Europe,
Canada and the United States. The sculptor has life size works installed as public
art in Grand Junction, Casper, Wyoming
and Fox Acres at Red Feather Lakes.
Walbye has continued his association
with the Sculpture in the Park show in
Loveland and will display his work at the
1995 show on August 12 and 13. He
says, "This show is the best and biggest
outdoor sculpture show in the United
States. The art community has been
good for Loveland but Loveland has been
extremely good to the artists. The cooperation from the Loveland High Plains
Arts Council, the citizens of Loveland and
the media has been excellent."
His studio is located at 344 East Fourth
Street in Loveland and is open by
appointment. Call 663-2027 for additional
information.
I<.IVA Offers
Indian Arts
Are you searching for an item with a
southwestern flair? Kiva Indian Arts and
Gifts is the answer for your search.
Owner Maxine Wood offers a wide range
of southwestern merchandise to suit
every taste.
Kiva offers sterling silver handcrafted
jewelry from the Navajo, Hopi, Zuni and
Santa Domingo reservations . Jewelry
styles include contemporary designs and
gemstones such as ametheyst, blue
topaz and lapis. The store also features
old authentic pawn jewelry. Wood goes
on buying trips in New Mexico and Arizona to select the pawn jewelry. Rings
and earrings are among the most popular
styles of jewelry with customers and
KIVA Indian Arts and Gifts, Ft. Collins.
turquoise is a favored stone. "Turquoise
is known as the happiness stone to the
Indians," explains Maxine. "They believe
that those who wear it and those who see
it will have a happy, warm feeling."
Maxine Wood lived in New Mexico in
the 1970's at the height of the renewed
interest in Indian jewelry. She became a
collector of Indian jewelry and this led to
an interest in Indian pottery, rugs and art.
During the past six years, Maxine has
traveled across the United States exhibiting jewelry in shows. In 1994, she moved
to Fort Collins and opened Kiva Indian
Arts and Gifts in September. "The
authentic items that I sell will retain or
increase their value," explains Wood. "It
is such a good investment."
Merchandise featured at Kiva includes
sculptures, Navajo dolls and dreamcatchers, kiva ladders by Taos laddermakers,
handspun wool Navajo rugs, kachina
dolls, Acoma pots, Santa Clara pots and
prints and posters from well-known
southwestern artists.
Kiva Indian Arts and Gifts is located at
621 South College Avenue. Call 4821407 for additional information.
Historic Store
Features American Indian Art
Charles Eagle Plume spent his entire
life collecting, selling and appreciating
American Indian art and culture. Upon his
death in 1992, he left the store to his partners Dayton Raben , Ann Strange OwiRaben (his adopted daughter) , Ruth
Moore and Bert Chaney. Eagle Plume's is
currently owned and operated by the
Rabens and their daughter, Nico Strange
Owl -Hunt. Ann and Nico are enrolled
members of the Northern Cheyenne tribe.
Under the family's guidance, Eagle
Plume's remains a remarkable emporium
of American Indian arts, crafts and culture.
The Eagle Plume Collection of North
American Indian Art consists of prehistoric, historic and contemporary objects
such as textiles, ceramics , silverwork ,
basketry, kachinas, quill and beadwork,
and weaponry. The collection began with
pieces from Katherine's father, Col.
Henry C. Lindsey. Katherine and Charles
added pieces to the collection which has
been continuously displayed at the store.
Eagle Plume expanded the scope and
size of the collection to include works
from the United States and Canada. The
Collection is a non-profit foundation
which loans and makes gifts to museums
and educational institutions.
Summer exhibitions scheduled for
Eagle Plume's include sculpture and jewelry by Tex Wounded Face and Victoria
Hamlett on July 8, jewelry and sandpaintings by Vernon Begaye and Joe Ben, Jr.
on July 29, ceramics and jewelry by Pre-
In a cabin along a mountain road near
Estes Park lies a piece of Western history-Eagle Plume's, Fine Arts & Crafts
of the American Indian. This establishment was built in 1917 by artists Katherine Lindsey and Marie Witwer. They
designed the original building to resemble a Kansas farmhouse and named the
business The What Not Inn. The women
sold antiques, art and curios and served
afternoon tea to their customers.
Katherine had an interest in Indian art
and guided the store in that direction.
Katherine Lindsey's father, Colonel H. C.
Lindsey, arrived in Topeka, Kansas in a
covered wagon in 1856. He collected
Sioux beadwork and other Indian art until
his death in 1927. Most of his collection
was given to the Kansas State Historical
Society but Katherine brought a portion
of it to Estes Park to decorate her inn.
Katherine married 0. S. Perkins and
renamed the establishment Perkins Trading Post. Over the years, she completely
shifted the focus of the the store to the
art and craft of American Indians and
became a well-known dealer in the
western states.
During the late 1920's, Charles Eagle
Plume began assisting the Perkins' at the
store during the summer months. While a
student at the University of Colorado. He
would entertain
visitors
with
Indian lore and
dancing . Upon
his return from
World War II
duty, Charles
and Katherine
Perkins operated
the store jointly.
After Katherine's
death in 1966 ,
Charles Eagle
Plume assumed
full responsibility
for the store and
renamed
the
establishment
Eagle Plume 's .
Northern Cheyenne Moccasins by Rachel Magpie.
Charles continued to relate his
tall tales to visitors in the store during the
ston Duwyenie and Deborah Trujillo on
summer months. In the winter months,
August 5, and historic and contemporary
Eagle Plume toured the United States
navajo textiles with Shiprock Trading
lecturing on Indian art and culture. He
Company on August 26.
gained national recognition as a lecturer
Eagle Plume's is located 10 miles
and performer. He asked for peace and
south of Estes Park at 9853 Highway 7 in
understanding between all races and
Allenspark. Hours are 9 a.m . to 5 p.m .
urged individuals to acknowledge and
daily from April through October. Call
appreciate the gifts of the American
970-747-2861 or 970-586-4710 for
Indians.
additional information .
Galleries
Galore
FORT COLLINS
Clara Hatton Gallery. 491-677 4, Colorado
State University
Through July 28, Extracts: Natural Dyes in
Contemporary Fiber.
Fort Collins Museum, 221-6738, 200
Mathews.
Through June 23, "American Greek Architecture", North Gallery.
Through July 30, "Victorian Gardens: A Horticulture Extravaganza", Overland Trail Room
Gallery.
July 15, Skookum Day-Day of Living History,
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
August 1-0ctober 1, "Nature Photography",
North Gallery.
KC Prints and Frames, 221-5105, 173 North
College Avenue.
Through September, Featuring western artists
Frank McCarthy, Howard Terpning , James
Reynolds, Bev Doolittle, Judy Larson , Maija
and many others.
lincoln Center. 221-6735, 417 West
Magnolia.
June 30-July 26, Quilt exhibit by Arizona artist
Meiny Vermaas-van der Heide, Walkway
Gallery.
July 8-July 22, Crossroads Quilts "Fabric of
Legacies", Intimate and Lobby Galleries and
Columbine Room.
Merle Norman
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Loveland
669-6777
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STUDIO
July 27-August 17, Exhibit of bronze sculptures by Ben Irizarry, Intimate Gallery.
July 29-August 29, Exhibit of ceramic sculptures by Steven Dietemann, Walkway Gallery.
Lloyd's Art Center. 482-2218, 216 North
College Avenue
Through September, Exhibition of paintings,
sculpture, photography and pottery by local
artists.
Trimble Court, 221-0051 , 118 Trimble Court
in Historic Old Town Fort Collins
June through September, Featuring pottery,
stained glass and jewelry by regional artists.
LOVELAND
Baker Gallery. 667-2827, 1041 North Lincoln
June through September, Display of pottery
and jewelry by Colorado artists.
Outdoor Sculpture Yard-New works by
miscellaneous artists.
DeMott Gallery, 593-0244, 1325 North
Cleveland
Through September, Paintings, sculptures
and limited edition prints by national and
regional artists. Featuring the works of John
DeMott, Kang Cho, Fritz White, Lisa Danielle
and Steve Elliott.
Gallery East. 667-6520, Lincoln and 1Oth
Street
Through September, Featuring original paintings by Jim Biggers, Sharon Hults, Ellie Weakley and Rick Stoner and bronze sculptures by
regional artists.
Horse Of Course Gallery, 667-151 0, 314 East
Fourth Street
August 12-September 3, "From Horses With
Love ", juried art show in conjunction with the
Horse Artists Association. Opening reception
August 12.
Loveland Museum and Gallery. 962-2410,
Fifth and Lincoln
July 1-August 27, Gallery Installation by
Sculptor Robert Mangold , Art Gallery Opening
reception July 8 from 7 to 9 p.m.
August 15-September 3, Sculpture by
Kazutaka Uchida, Museum Lobby.
August 26-September 14, Art by Loveland
School Students: Projects Related to Love land
Museum/Gallery Exhibits, Foote Gallery.
ESTES PARK
Impressions Ltd .. 586-6353, 150 East Riverside Suite 210
July-Rooftop Rodeo Month. Featuring works
by Howa rd Terpning , James Bama, Frank
McCarthy, Don Crowley, James Reynolds and
Susan Terpning .
Serendipity, 586-8410, 117 East Elkh orn
July-Artists Bill and Traci Rabbit will be at
the gallery during the July 4th weeke nd.
GREELEY
Madison and Main, 351-6201 , 801 8th Street
July-Oil paintings exhibit by Berndt Savig.
August-Artist Susan Anderson will di sp lay
ceramics.
Donna Lock is a freelance writer living in Fort
Collins and a frequent contributor to Style. She
enjoys reading and writing about histo!Y and
art.
tyle Salutes
Gene Markley
"As the town changes it gets better. "
By Margette Van Arsdale
Retirement. He thought about it for 10
years and he still thinks about it. Gene
Markley , Chairman of the Board at
Markley Motors , does "some of the
important but mundane stuff. " The
bustling showroom floor calls to him. He
obviously likes being with people.
His life could be anyone 's in some
respects - marriage, children , now grandchildren and a great-grandchild. World
War II called , he got a college degree ,
worked hard and became part of his
community . But , who he is , weaves a
special thread in the fabric of Fort Collins.
His family brought him to Fort Collins in
1936. Once in high school at Fort Collins
High, he met Pat. She was to be his wife .
Both graduated and enrolled in Colorado
A&M College here . The war interrupted
their studies. Gene served as a Reconnaissance and Survey Officer in Europe.
After th e war he came back and got a
degree in Civil Engineering.
In 1947 Gene graduated and got a job
with a Peter Kiewit Construction Company in Montana building roads . Then
Fort Colli ns called and he returned in the
early fifties to work with his father and
brother in the automobile business.
Gene and Pat raised two children here.
Doug , their son , now runs the daily operations at Markley Motors as President.
Ann Han son , their daughter , lives in
Loveland with her husband and children .
Six grandchildren and one great-grandchild live close by.
Gene's life revolved around his family,
the car business and the community .
While raising Doug and Ann , Gene
became the President of Fort Collins Citizens for Better Schools and a member of
the School Board.
He worked hard for many years . When
his father brought the dealership from
Eaton in 1936, five employees worked
there . Today 150 people work at Markley
Motors and they are distinguished as the
oldest Northern Colorado dealership, and
one of the state 's oldest. Gene's pride
comes from the good people that work
there . Markley's holds a place as one of
the top 10 dealerships in Colorado.
The "Saturn of Fort Collins" shows the
imagination and vision that Gene had in
the auto business. Buying a small bank
building fo r the dealership seemed an
impossibility to the Saturn representa tives. But once they came here , Gene
had an opportunity to show the site and
explain how using the separate service
facility across the street at Markley's
would work . The idea worked - the
Fort Collins Saturn dealership is one
of the most successful in the United
States.
How did Gene create success? Hard
work and surrounding himself with people
that share his belief - everyone must be
treated with fairness and professionalism.
The employee turnover is low. People
like being around him .
After 45 years in the automobile business, he watched imports change the
industry. United States manufacturers
began to recognize the need for quality
when imports hit 25 years ago.
Gene sees the change making life better for people. With one in six people tied
to the auto industry, the customer service
impact becomes broad. He, also worked
in his own way to improve and change
the automobile industry.
Gene is the past President of the Colorado Automobile Dealers Association
and of the Fort Collins Dealer Association. He served as the Colorado legislative representative for the Nation a I
Auto Dealers Association . Governor
John Love appointed, and Governor John
Vanderhoff reappointed Gene to the Colorado Dealer Licensing Board, where he
later served as President. In 1971 Gene
received the Time Magazine Quality
Dealer Award.
Change. Gene has seen plenty. Fort
Collins had gravel streets when he delivered papers as a boy. Twelve thousand
people lived here then. Colorado A&M
had 1780 students when he graduated.
Now nearly 21,461 students call Colorado State University home. He graduated from Fort Collins High in 1940. Soon
that building will be something else and a
new building will take on the name.
"As the town changes it gets better,"
and he lists the many things he enjoys Lincoln Center, Epic , the bike trails ,
shopping areas , good restaurants and
most of all living near a great university.
He works five or six hours a day. His life
seems full. "I do a little of a lot of things just a little," he says. Both Pat and Gene
enjoy a condo in Dillon. Bike trails , skiing
and time with family fill their Summit
County time.
He spends time with his family , time
with his beloved automobile industry and
time in his community. Lifelong supporters of CSU, Gene served as an alumni
representative on the Faculty Athletic
STyLE
Committee . Pat and
Gene attend athletic
events . A special plaque bears
their names outside the basketball team's
locker room . As boosters, Gene does not
remember missing a CSU football game
since 1936 unless he was out of town.
As a former President of the Downtown
Rotary , Gene claims membership since
1949. He became a charter member of
the Fort Collins Country Club and served
as their fifth president. He served on the
boards of the Poudre Valley Hospital
Foundation and PVH. Gene worked as
the Fort Collins Chamber of Commerce
Director and Director at United and First
Interstate Banks.
Pat and Gene attend St. Lukes Episcopal Church. Until recently, Gene worked
with Fort Collins Inc. Currently he enjoys
working on the Hammond Gribel Advisory Committee for the Fort Collins Community Foundation . The class of 1940
offers a scholarship fund. As President,
he reviews the applicants. Accomplishments, of the young people who apply,
delight him. He feels rewarded through
the accomplishments of others.
This year he received the Collins
Award from the Chamber of Commerce.
The National Multiple Sclerosis Society
honored Gene and Pat Markley. At a
CSU basketball game the Markleys
received a plaque for their support. He
does because it's the right thing to do he does not expect accolades. He feels
glad to be part of the great experience
around him. He feels many are more
generous than he and the Fort Collins
community opens it's hearts and pocketbooks when the need arises.
Publishers Note: Fort Collins has benefited greatly from the personal and professional contributions of Gene Markley
and his family. Fort Collins and Style
magazine salutes you for your dedication
and commitment to our community.
Margette Van Arsdale works as a technical and freelance writer and is a regular
contributor to Style magazine.
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