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The Elegance
Of the -Season
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HOLIDAY 1993
F E A T U R E
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Natural Ranch Mink courtesy of Select Furs
Estes Park, beaded evening dress courtesy
of Maurine's Fashion Center.
WHAT I WISH FOR UNDER MY CHRISTMAS TREE
Local personalities share their wish lists for Christmas.
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HOLIDAY FASHION- THE ELEGANCE OF THE SEASON
Dressed to the nines in holiday's hottest looks.
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MOTHERS AND SONS
An inside look at the special bond between mothers and their sons.
DEPARTMENTS
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MONEY MATTERS- THE ADDED VALUE
OF COLLECTIBLE GIFTS
Great gift ideas with the added bonus of appreciation.
O N TH E C O VE R
Puttin ' on the Ritz in a
smashing fire engine red
evenil]g gown sparkling with red
an d silver bugle beads and
sequins in a flattering diagonal
leaf design . By Mezza Luna,
$443, courtesy of Satin Filly.
Handsome Bill Blass tuxedo
with fashion pleated trousers,
$395, and Bill Blass cotton shirt,
$46, is accented with a snappy
red satin cummerbund and tie
from Santana, $30. Courtesy of
Mister Neat's Formalwear.
Fashion photography by John
Forgach.
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KIDSWORLD- THE BEST IN KID'S BOOKS
Wonderful books for kids of all ages with holiday gift giving in mind.
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The elegance of the season
... Pg34
ABOUT TOWN
Artwear '93, Fort Collins Historic Homes Tour, United Way
Annual Campaign Kickoff, Lincoln Center Birthday Ball,
Partners' Benefit Dinner.
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EVENTS CALENDAR
DESIGN LINES- HAVING FUN WITH THEME TREES
Great ideas to add creativity and personal style to your decorating.
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ARTSTYLE
Holiday happenings.
ALACARTE
A compendium of tidbits past and present.
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TRAVEL-SPRING BREAK HOLIDAYS
ENTERTAINING IN STYLE-THE CONSUMING
PASSION FOR CHOCOLATE
The Sinnett home dressed up
for the holidays . . . Pg 84
Fun collectible gifts
. . . Pg 12
Walt Disney Collection
courtesy of The Mole Hole.
Fabulous, rich, and delicious, chocolate can become
a sweet addiction .
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LIVING IN STYLE
The elegant Sinnett home all dressed up for the holidays.
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STYLE SALUTES DR. KENT OBERMANN
COLUMNS
Mom and her fabulous
foursome . . . Pg 49
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MEET STYLE'S MODELS
Christmas decorations with
personal style .. . Pg 31
Lydia's Style Magazine
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Meet Th.e. Models
Lori Dean: Owner of Wildflower Clothing Company in old town and mother of Ryan, 10, and Tanner, 6. Lori enjoys leisure time skiing, traveling,
and spending time with her family. "I really enjoyed working with Lydia and
her staff. Everyone has been so kind and enthusiastic. It's amazing how
much time and effort goes into each issue. I have a world of admiration for
Lydia and all that she's done. Thank you for letting me be a part of the
fun."
Kandy Hartman: Homemaker, wife of Clayton
and mother of Haley, 5 1/2, and Morgan, 3. Kandy's hobbies include golf,
snow skiing, water skiing, cooking and art. She found modeling quite an
experience. " It was an interesting change in my routine . Watching and
being involved with modeling made me appreciate the professionalism
and expertise of each person involved. It was fun seeing how everyone
contributed and worked together to get every detail right."
Clayton Hartman: 1st Vice President of Smith
Barney Shearson. Clayton is husband to Kandy and father to Haley and
Morgan. Golf, spectator college and pro sports, co-ed soft ball and family
occupy his off hours. He found the modeling process "interesting and
much more intricate in detail than he had imagined. All in all I found the
experience amusing and fun!"
Jennifer Jones: In the marketing department for
Key Bank, Jennifer's leisure hours include golf,
and country western dancing. " Modeling for Style, makes you appreciate
what the professional models go through. There is also much work that
goes on behind the scenes! Lydia and her crew did an outstanding job of
organizing a very complex project."
LeAnn Garfield Massey: Owner of The
Collection in Campus West, married to David and
mother of RyAnn Nicole, 12. Her hobbies include entertaining, windsurfing, friends and family. "I had a great time! It was fun and exciting being on
the other side of things for a change. As much as I love my work, it was a
nice break in my routine. Thanks to Lydia and her staff for producing such
a well thought out magazine. I was pleased to be asked to be a part of it!"
Beth Murray: Hair designer, married to Jim, and
mother of Megan, 12, and Nick, 10. She enjoys travel, skiing, art, fashion ,
reading, friends, and time with her children. "It felt like a mini-getaway! I
was flattered to be asked - thank you. The clothes were wonderful. It was
great to see Phyllis and to be in-the-chair at Headlines for hair and makeup rather than my usual behind-the-chair! Thanks to Lynnette at the Nail
Parlour too. It takes a lot of people with a lot of energy to pull this kind of a
production together, and the team at Style makes it happen!"
Janet Thornton: Co-owner of Whispers Lingerie, is married to Bill and
mother of Ryan, 21, and Brandon , 19. Janet enoys skiing, tennis, golf, and
reading . "Modeling for Lydia's magazine was a great way of showing off
our new fashions from Whispers. The staff at Lydia's were very professional and made the experience fun for my husband and myself."
Bill Thornton: Facial plastic surgeon, husband to
Janet, and father to Ryan, 21 , and Brandon, 19.
Bill spends his free time skiing, horseback riding ,
and playing tennis and golf. "After a hectic morning of work, modeling for
Lydia was a pleasant experience and a fun change of pace. I enjoyed the
modeling and a chance to see some exciting men's fashions."
Holiday 1993
STyLE
ADVERTISING IN STYLE WORKS!
I just wanted to drop you a quick line to tell you
how pleased I am with the advettising I have done
with your magazine. I am a relatively new business
in the community and needed to choose my advettising very discriminately. I have received your magazine personally for the past six years and have
always enjoyed reading and looking at the newest
fashions in our community. So when it came to
choosing a means of letting clients know of my available services, "Lydia's Style" was one of my first
thoughts since I knew it would reach the clientele
that would be interested in my services. With its
cover appeal and quality photos, lay-outs, and writing I knew it was a magazine I would be proud to be
associated with. With a review and survey, I confirmed my original thoughts and found that 1/3 of my
clients had been referred from my ad in Style.
I would like to also thank Cathie and the att and
lay-out staff for making it look great and the whole
process so easy. Also a special thanks to you for
bringing a very high quality magazine to our community.
Sincerely,
Pamela Ross, RN
Front Range Oermagraphic Clinic
A NOTE OF THANKS
We placed an ad in the summer issue of "Lydia's
Style Magazine," and the response exceeded our
expectations! We 've had ads in other publications
but never with as good of a response for the value of
the advettising cost. And the staff was so helpful in
the finalizing of the details for the ad.
Thank you! Please let us know the advertising
deadlines for the next issue of "Style."
Sincerely,
Margie A. Cook
Peterson/Cook Canvas & Awnings
COME VISIT ANYTIME
Style magazine has been a real plus for the merchants of Estes Park. It has given us an oppottunity
to show off our fine shops plus some of the classy
ladies of Estes Park. We are always proud to be represented and featured in your magazine. Your staff
are fun people to work with and you are welcome
back anytime.
We welcome everybody to Estes Park. Just an
hour away - but a world away. Come shop, come
play, come eat, come stay- come back again and
again and again!
Cordially,
Connie Boschen
General Manager
Estes Park Chamber of Commerce
COVERAGE OF EVENTS
The annual Atts Picnic was once again a wonderful success attracting over 30,000 visitors to
Downtown Greeley. I would like to personally thank
the "Lydia's Style" staff for helping us publicize the
event.
Based on attendance at this year's Atts Picnic,
your assistance helped us successfully inform
Notthern Colorado residents in an accurate and
timely fashion about this event. The help you provided was greatly appreciated by the entire Atts Picnic
Steering Committee.
The steering committee and the City of Greeley
acknowledge your commitment to our event and
your patt in making the 15th Annual Atts Picnic a
success.
Thanks again!
John Pantaleo
Public Information Officer
City of Greeley Office of the City Manager
MONEY MATTERS
THE VALUE
OF
By Ashley F. Ryan
h, the holiday season is
again upon us. There is
so much to do and so
much to anticipate.
Elaborate Christmas
decorations adorn our homes.
Neighborhood parties fil l up our
social calendars. We bake cookies,
build gingerbread houses , and drink
mulled apple cider.
Most important, amid all this festivity ,
is the giving of gifts. We scheme and
search for the perfect presents for those
we love. We enjoy the delight on their
faces when they open that special something .
That is why collectibles, such as
historical coins , porcelain dolls ,
crystal figurines , fine art , and
designer plates, can be the perfect gift . Collectibles bring
years of pleasure to people ,
both in the building and the
enjoyment of their collections.
They also guarantee the gift-giver
a sure success.
Finally, collectibles can appreThe Armani Collection
ciate over time , which can be
courtesy of Intrigue Gift
important to owners regardless
Shop, Estes Park.
of whether or not they sell any
pieces in their collections.
People collect all sorts of things. Some people collect
specific collection lines, such as Hummel figurines. Other
collections consist of pottery or paintings by a certain
artist, or antique furniture from a specific era. Other people collect seasonal decorations, like Christmas tree
ornaments. Still others collect specific animals , such as
frogs , in all different shapes, sizes and styles .
In Northern Colorado , there are numerous stores and
galleries that offer collectible gifts. If you have friends who
already collect something , find out what they are missing
from their collections . If you want to start a friend on a
collection , explore the various collection lines and ask
store owners about their appreciation values. If you want
to start a collection for yourself, discover what you love
and collect what that will bring you joy.
Betty Krenitsky, owner of Betty Blues in the Foothills
Fashion Mall, advises people who are starting a collection. "I tell people they should find a line that they really
enjoy. Something that every time they look at it makes
them feel good."
Krenitsky says most people don't buy collectibles simply to sell them in the future , but she adds that people like
knowing they have something in their
house that is worth something.
Krenitsky herself is a collector,
and her store sells some of the
most popular collectible lines ,
including Wee Forest Folk, The
Hummels and David Winter
Cottages.
Judy Cogburn , owner of Art
Effects at Cottonwood Square in
Greeley, agrees with Krenitsky .
"People collect more for their personal enjoyment than for cost
increases ," Cogburn says. She also
says collectors often hold onto their
collections and pass them down to
their children . Art Effects is one of the
only stores in Greeley that sells major
collections, such as Carin wood spirBob Mackie Barbie Doll,
Neptune's Daughter,
courtesy of Colorado Doll
Faire, Fort Collins.
Swarovski Silver Cnjstal Collection courtesy of The Mole
Hole, Ft. Collins.
its, Steiff Bears, and Anri Wood Carvings.
The Intrigue Gift Shop in Estes Park sells over 20 different collector lines by artists from all over the world.
Intrigue owner Carole Parker says when her customers
buy something from her store, "they should be more tickled about the piece than anything else." She does not
encourage collecting for investment purposes.
When asked why people collect, Parker says they just
have it in their blood and their bones. "I just feel like collecting is in a lot of people. I think it's in their make-up."
One of the most popular and beautiful lines at Intrigue
are the sculptures made by Giuseppe Armani of Italy.
Parker describes them as intricately detailed, elegant and
sophisticated. Their sizes range from six inches to two
feet , and they are valued from $75 to $1000 . Parker says
Armani focuses on the beauty of the human body, and
she compares him to Michelangelo.
Although collectibles usually increase in value , most
people who sell collectibles warn their customers not to
buy collectibles as an investment. Collectibles increase in
value only when the number of available pieces are limited and when there exists a great demand for the pieces.
For owners to make money on their collections, they must
find a buyer on the secondary market, which is not
always easy.
John Andersen owns Corner Coins & Jewelry in Fort
Collins. He sells gold and silver bullion, U.S. and foreign
coins, rare coins, fine estate jewelry, diamonds, and colored stones. Andersen says certain coins have the potential for appreciation, but he doesn't tell anyone that collecting coins, or jewelry, is a great investment. The popularity of coins, like other collectibles, is
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cyclical
and cannot be guaranteed.
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Andersen recommends people inter:orner Coins and
ested in starting coin collections do
their homework. He encourages
people to buy books or magazines on collecting and to
attend coin shows. Andersen
says that every April the Fort
Collins Coin Club organizes a
coin show at the Lincoln
Center.
Appraiser Harold Camp also
recommends people do their
homework before buying collectibles or art as an investment.
Owner of Appraisal Specialties of
Colorado , in Fort Collins, Camp specializes in appraising original paintings, limited edition fine
art prints, and collectible automobiles.
Camp says art is a good investment, but not a
guarantee. He says the secondary market in art is
extremely volatile, and he compares investing in art to
"playing the stock market." He never makes recommendations of artists to clients, and he tells clients to study
the market and visit galleries before buying any investment art. Camp also advises collectors to make sure
their art is covered in their homeowner's insurance policies. Most often , art is not automatically insured but must
be added to policies for an additional cost.
The Walnut Street Gallery in Old Town Fort Collins is an
eclectic gallery, according to gallery owner Bill Eveleigh.
Eveleigh discourages the investment aspect of art and
Holiday 1993
Norman Rockwell
plate, Making a
List, courtesy of
Plates'N More,
Greeley.
encourages the
appreciation of
art for art's sake.
Walnut
Street
presently publishes
some of its own limited edition prints, primarily of music album covers
or photographs of musicians.
Buying limited edition prints is a popular way to buy art
because prints are more valuable than posters but' less
expensive than original paintings. "Rock and roll" art is a
favorite at Walnut Street, and Eveleigh anticipates this
type of art will become a large collectible market.
Debbie Jones of Lloyd's Art Center in Fort Collins . also
finds paintings or prints can be a risky investment. She
believes art appreciates in time because of the enjoyment
people get from it. Lloyd's Art Center represents several
local artists , and Jones says people collect artists more
by accident than on purpose. She finds people buy paintings or prints they like, and very often, they will like different pieces by the same artist.
Solveig Lark of Gallery East in Loveland believes art is a
lasting gift which will always increase in sentimental value.
Gallery East is among the oldest galleries in Northern
Colorado , and sells original paintings and sculptures ,
Native American jewelry and pottery, and wearable art.
Brad and Carlene Ambler own Wolves and Wilderness
Gallery in Estes Park. Their gallery is dedicated to the
preservation of wildlife, particularly wolves, and everything they sell, from original paintings to environmental
videos and CO's, falls within their wildlife theme . Brad
says there is a growing demand for wilderness art, and
All In A Day's Work bronze
by Fred Fellows, courtesy
of Ranches and Rawhide,
Fort Collins.
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sells its figures in story series, such
edition designs. Trent Ricker,
much of the artwork he sells will
as Cinderella or Bambi. The original
Michael's son and president of the
appreciate over time. In the last year,
company, says these limited edition
figure of the Collection , "Little April
he has sold 18 original
Shower," was priced at
pieces "generally increase 300 perpaintings by Michelle
$195 when it first came
cent within a couple of years."
Mara, a Pinewood
Antique furniture can be another
out. Today, "Little April
Springs artist who
Shower" is worth
good investment, according to
has developed a
$1500 on the
Betty Tointon , owner of Antiques
worldwide repusecondary
at Lincoln Park in Greeley.
tation.
Tointon says antiques hold
market.
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Michael
their value very well over
Gary Wykoff,
Ricker Pewter
time because of the qualiowners of The
ty of the wood and the
is also known to be
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beauty of the craftsmanship.
a good investment.
Foothills Fashion
She says some of her cusMichael Ricker is a
Mall, believe they
Fort Collins artist who
tomers buy only for investsell some collectible
ment purposes.
creates pewter sculptures.
gifts that are good
Another type of furniture
investments. Bing & Grondahl 1993 Christmas He is one of the
is popular with collectors
that
most
prolific
and
Gary says that
plate courtesy of Table of
is Western furniture. The
his hottest colsuccessful artists
Contents, Fort Collins.
of our time. He
Ranches and Rawhide
lectible lines are
Western Art Company in
owns a large casting studio
the Swarovski Silver Crystal
and museum in Estes
Fort Collins sells a
Collection and the Walt Disney
unique line of Western
Park. His work is sold in 40
Collection . Every year, Swarovski
furniture called the
Crystal makes a limited edition col Michael Ricker Pewter
Homesteader
stores nationwide, includlector series item . Gary says these
ing one in the Foothills
Collection. Hand-made
collector items double their value in
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one year.
Fashion Mall.
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Ricker
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series The Legend
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designed over 2500 different
last year and, according to Gary, it is
Life, courtesy of
sculptures . Each year, he Michael Ricker Pewter, consists of customthe fasting selling new collectible on
made, lodgepole ranch
the market. The Disney Collection
creates 45-50 new limited
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Beth) Blue's, Fort Collins .
furniture. Ranches and Rawhide
owner Angie Mclane says the furniture is "something that you will never
have to replace."
Ranches and Rawhide also sells
American Western art, offering paintings and sculptures of cowboys,
horses, cattle and rodeos. Antique
cowboy collectibles, such as old
spurs and bronze horse clocks, can
also be found in the store , and
Mclane says these items definitely
increase in value over time.
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Linda Potter, owner of Colorado
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although she always tells her customers not to buy dolls for investment purposes. Potter sells all types
of collectible dolls, from collector
Holiday 1993
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Barbies to Madame Alexander dolls.
Barbies are among the most popular
dolls, and Potter says the hottest doll
right now is a 1959 Barbie worth
$4500.
Collector plates are another
favorite collectible item. Plates 'N
More owner, Juanita Meyer, sells
limited edition collector plates. The
designs on these plates come from
original paintings and are, according
to Meyer, "more affordable art work
for the average person."
Holiday plates are also popular,
and both Plates 'N More and Table
of Contents, both in Fort Collins , sell
Christmas plates. Mary McAlexander
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of Table of Contents says Lenox and
Spade make the most recognized
holiday china patterns . Royal
Copenhagen China and Bing &
Grondahl also introduce a new
Christmas plate every year , each
with a unique design . McAlexander
says these are popular collectibles.
Many stores are selling collectible
ornaments and holiday gifts this season as well. Christmas is the busiest
time of year for these stores , and
store owners try hard to offer something for everyone .
Shopping and gift-giving can be a
delightful experience. Browsing
through beautiful stores with festive
displays is a treasure. Why not
enhance your pleasure by visiting
some of these stores that sell collectible gifts and fine art? For all you
know , you could end up with a wonderful collection yourself.
Ashley F. Ryan lives in Fort Collins
and is a regular contributor to Style
Magazine.
Kids World
THE BEST KID'S BOOKS
By Carol Ann Hixon
s a child, I loved books.
The pictures. The scent of
printers ink. The stories
beckoning me to different
worlds. Yes, I was a bookworm- with
thick glasses. Still am. Thus, I tackled
this writing assignment with zeal and
nostalgia. Judy Bedford, owner of
Children's Mercantile; Jane Utiger, the
children's book specialist and buyer for
Stone Lion Bookstore; Jim Shaffer, coowner and book buyer for Lemstone
Books; and Priscilla Huston, curriculum
specialist for Poudre School District R1 are kindred spirits with sensible suggestions for purchasing books for
youngsters.
Well-illustrated books please children
of all ages . And for tots , add rhyme,
rhythm, or pattern suggests Priscilla. At
the Mercantile Judy "demonstrated" the
finest in pop-up books with Jan
Pienkowski's ABC: Dinosaurs and other
Prehistoric Creatures .. The patterns of
letters on each creature from A's on the
Allosaurus to D's on Diplodocus and S
on Stegosaurus create memorable visual patterns as the book is read and
manipulated. Priscilla believes that the
power in a book comes from discussing
it. Caution : don't drill the child on the
reading. Have a conversation about the
book.
Holiday 1993
Two of the books Priscilla selected
make conversation easy. Both are new
southwestern twists on tales from long
ago. You'll recall the Three Little Pigs,
but you ' ve probably not seen The
Three Little Javelinas (ha-ve-LEE-nas) .
Author Susan Howell has retold the
familiar story using "lovable, wild
southwestern cousins of pigs " and
illustrator Jim Harris provides sketches
that tick le adults and kids alike.
"Selecting familiar tales is wonderful for
kids" Priscilla believes, especially with
a "twist" which causes a child to think
critically and to analyze. Consider the
oft told story of the Princess and the
Pea. Tony Johnston 's retelling , The
Black-Eyed Pea, switches roles.
A female rancher is looking for a
suitor and the test is a pea under the
saddle blanket. The Christmas favorite
of The Night Before Christmas has a
different appeal when it 's La
Nochebuena South of the Border written and illustrated by James Rice.
''Twas Ia Nochebuena
Down south of the border..
La casa was quiet;
The rooms were in order.
In this book, at the Mercantile , Santa
steers a cart pulled by donkeys.
The third book Priscilla pulled from
her extensive children 's literature col-
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S. Castaneda . Suitable for indepen dent reading by anyone over 8, the
book tells the story of a Guatemalan
child who is embarrassed by her
grandmother's appearance and doesn't
want to go to the market with her. But
she must. She learns that her grandmother is much-honored for her weavings. The reader learns of a different
culture but of universal feelings in the
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book. And the illustrations are lush,
rich colors featuring weaving patterns
as borders for the pages.
A visit with Judy at Children's
Mercantile left me with a bundle of
books- great gift ideas for nieces and
nephews . Judy and her crew nominated books new to the shelves this year.
For unusually stimulating non-fiction,
the nominations are:
•:• Stephen Biesty's Incredible CrossSections which features a cross-section look into a castle, observatory ,
galleon, ocean liner, car factory, helicopter, opera house , steam train,
space shuttle , AND the Empire State
Building and more. The tidbits of information about minute details make this
book even more fun and challenging
than searching for Waldo.
•:• Fly! A Brief History of Flight illustrated with Barry Moser's drawings of historical events in flying includes events
that happened around the same time.
Example : Did you know that Charles
Lindbergh soloed across the Atlantic in
1927 and that Winnie-the-Pooh was
published in 1926? Learn that and
more on a single page!
"Well-illustrated books
please children of all ages.
And for tots, add rhyme,
rhythm, or pattern ... "
-
Priscilla Huston
•:• Inside the Whale and other Animals
by Ted Dewan resembles Biesty's
book of cross-sections. Difference: this
one features animals like the blue
whale, mountain gorilla, and camel.
•:• Speaking of animals , Wolves by
Seymour Simon places stunning photographs of different types of wolves
and a description for each in a dramatic book.
In the Great Stories To Be Read ,
And Looked At, And Read Again , the
nominations are:
•:• A Moon in my Teacup by An ita
Riggio with rich, dramatic pictures to
illustrate the touching story of a visit to
grandparents .
•:• Grandfather's Lovesong by Reeve
Lindbergh is illustrated with Rachel
Isadora's cheering watercolors provides word pictures woven with rhyme.
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•:• Maurice Sendak's new work We 're
All in the Dumps causes one to rethink
the meaning of nursery rhymes .
Sendak wants the reader/viewer to dig
into the simplicity of the words fo r
meaning. Remarkable book - for a
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youngster - even more so for an
adult.
In the West Is Best Category, the
nominations are:
•:• Klondike Fever: The Famous Gold
Rush of 1898 by Michael Cooper uses
facts and authentic pictures to hook
readers onto the mystique of the
Klondike. A partial list of provisions and
clothing needed by one person for
eighteen months in the Klondike
included 200 pounds of bacon, 800
pounds of flour, 75 pounds of coffee.
•:• Cowboys, Indians, and Gunfighters:
The Story of the Cattle Kingdom by
storyteller and historian Albert Marrin is
a pleasantly readable collection of
information illustrated with photographs
and paintings of Russell and
Remington , many in color.
•:• For horse lovers of any age , The
Ultimate Horse Book by Elwyn Hartley
Edwards describes the evolution of
horses from work animal to show pet,
catalogs breeds with a photographic
guide to over 80 horse breeds, and
offers practical advice.
•:• Authentic oral history illustrated with
primitive oil paintings preserves a turnof-the century American childhood in
Grandma Essie's Covered Wagon by
David Williams, illustrated by Wiktor
Sadowski. While in another authentic
work, colored scratch board art captures the rugged beauty of untamed
landscape described in the journal
excerpts from The Way West: Journal
of a Pioneer Woman by Amelia
Stewart Knight.
•:• Two books honoring the cowboy are
worthy of note: Cowboy Country by
Ann Herbert Scott with paintings based
on thousands of photographs from
northern Nevada woven into a tale told
by an old buckaroo. The second, an
Children 's Mercantile brings to life book
character from Where The Wild Things
Are for Ali Hettler.
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Murdoch contains detailed information
and wonderful pictures.
At Stone Lion Bookstore , still in the
unpacking stage from their move, Jane
found Christmas books, old tales and
new, noting that the popularity of children's books rests in part with the outstanding art work that accompanies the
text. C~rtainly this is true of "freshened-up" classics: Yes, Virginia, There
Is a Santa Claus; The Night before
Christmas, The Littlest Angel, Twelve
Day s of Christmas. And , of course ,
there are the neo-classics like Tim
Bu rton ' s The Nightmare before
Christmas.
Taking the alphabet to the holiday
season is AlphaZoo
by Susan Harrison
which features such
tidbits as "C" is for
"Caroling , crocodiles crunch candy
canes ."
Great
illustrations. The
pop-up
book ,
Christ, Long Ago,
is reminiscent of Victorian days
and Santa 's Book of Names by David
McPhail asks the question , "How does
Santa know all the names of all the
boys and girls?"
Retelling the story of the nativity is
done in varying ways. Ruth Sanderson
uses medieval illustrations for her book
The Nativity while John Bierhorst translated the nativity from the Aztec called
Spirit Child.
Collections about Christmas make
excellent gifts for families - reading
aloud helps a family share and learn
together. Christmas Gif' is an anthology of works by and about AfricanAmericans compiled by Chalemae Hill
Rollins. A Newbery Christmas collects
winners of that prestigious children's
book award into one volume and
Norman Rockwell 's Christmas Book is
great to see.
For Hanukkah Jane suggests Asher
and the Capmakers by Eric A. Kimmel
and Grandma 's Latkes by Maika
Drucker. Both take a traditional look at
story and illustrations.
Familiar books for Christmas are
welcomed gifts and appropriate ones
for children and adults. Joan Walsh
Anglund 's Christmas Is a Time of
Giving is a simple story with the
delightfu l illustrations that are her
trademark. Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch
Stole Christmas continues to delight
readers year after year. Others not to
forget would be Madeline 's Christmas
by Ludwig Bemelman , available in
audio and video cassette as we ll as
book format , Carl 's Christmas by
Alexandra Day, The Polar Express by
Holiday 1993
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James Herriot's The Christmas Day
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As a Christian book store, Lemstone
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explains that he selects books that provide education in interesting formats ,
particularly stressing positive role models. For early elementary children he
recommends The Treasure Tree by
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great read-aloud book that faces the
fear of going to bed at night.
One of the best-selling authors ,
especially for boys is Frank Peretti's
Cooper Kids Adventures . The book
jacket calls The Door in the Dragon's
Throat " ...a rip-roaring yarn filled with
danger and intrigue , ending with a
titanic clash between the forces of
good and evil." Jim likens the tales to
Indiana Jones.
Advice from my consultants: Start
reading to the youngest of children and don't stop . Find out what the child
is interested in , bookstores can help
you match a book to the interest.
(Children 's Mercantile provides lists of
age-appropriate book titles as guides
for adults .) And Priscilla reminds us
that "children who do best in school by far - are the ones who have been
read to ."
Gifts of books last a lifetime - I still
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read to me before I could read alone.
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November 5-February 19
$24.00 Thurs. and Sun.
$27.00 Fri. and Sat.
The Carousel Dinner Theatre presents
"Annie" through February 19. Also the
conservatory children 's acting classes
will present "The Best Christmas Pageant
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NUTCRACKER BALLET
Lincoln Center, Fort Collins
Fri., Nov. 26, 7:00 pm, Sat., Nov. 27,
2:00 & 7:00 pm
Thompson Valley High School
Auditorium, Loveland
Sun., Dec. 5, 4:00 pm
Vance Brand Auditorium, Longmont
Sat., Dec. 11, 7:30 pm , Sun., Dec. 12,
2:00pm
85 dancers from Canyon Concert Ballet
will be performing the Nutcracker as a
benefit for the Women 's Guild of the Fort
Collins Symphony Orchestra. For more
information call 229-9191.
TEDDY BEARS & OTHER
STUFFED TOYS
Estes Park Area Historical Museum
November 26-28
December 18-23 and 26-31
This marks the 1Oth Annual Exhibition of
Community Loans at the Estes Park Area
Historical Museum. The exhibit will feature toys both old and new, love worn,
unusual or rare all of whose owners are
members of the Estes Park community.
For more information call 586-6256.
ties and scarves , plus much more . For
more information call 221-6735.
FESTIVAL OF TREES
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November 30-December 5
12:00 pm-6:00 pm
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Presented for viewing and touring the
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LARIMER CHORALE MESSIAH
Lincoln Center
December 12
$9.00 adults, $7.00 students & seniors
Mark your calendar to attend the holiday
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Over 300 talented skaters will perform
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Jenny Meno and Todd Sands , World
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guest skaters . This show is sanctioned
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CHILDREN 'S CLINIC FUND-RAISER
Lincoln Center
February 4, 1994
Contribute to a great local cause spon sored by the Children 's Clinic Alliance .
Create your own adventure by bidding on
travel packages offered at a silent auction accompanied by live music and food
from Bourbon Street. "Challenges of the
Human Spirit" will host CSU 's astronaut,
Marty, giving the inside track on his
recent mission into space. For more
information call229-1514 .
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November 27-December 30
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HOUDAY SEASON ...
From
We have all the trirmnings to make this season a bright one.
artificial trees to ribbons to Christmas cactus and fresh flower arrangements.
Stop by today and pick up some holiday cheer -
Palmer House style.
asGNIINES
Courtesy of Amrie's
Com1ty Store, Loveland
"
et your imagination
go ," says David
Krazel , manager of
Fort Collins Floral.
Designing your own
--~• theme
tree for
Christmas could add some
excitement to your holiday
season . Area florists and
designers also agree it's a
great chance to showcase
your personal style , interests and creativity.
So where do you begin?
First, think about things you
like, collect or have in abundance around the house or
office. "Basically, a theme
tree is anything you want to
do a whole tree on, " says
Krazel who recommends
finding ideas by looking in
home magazines, talking to
florists and "being aware of
what is being done in store
windows ." Most florists will
have theme trees on display in their shops.
Next, think about your
intent. Do you want a formal or whimsical look? Will
the tree be displayed at an
By Teresa
elegant Christmas party or
in your family room? Is your
office trying to project an easy-going or professional
image? Do you want to change the theme each year or
start a collection you can add to? How much do you want
to spend? Do you want to adopt one of the latest trends
or come up with your own look?
"I think some people don't give themselves enough
credit for being creative ," says Sally Nelson , owner of
Windswept Farms. Nelson specializes in dried flowers ,
one of the popular trends developing for this Christmas
season. Materials for this beautiful theme might even be
growing in your garden . "Pick the flowers at their peak
and hang them in a dry, dark area with good air circulation . Use filler material like baby's breath and sea lavender to tuck into the tree's branches. This year we're using
tiny , watering cans and buckets filled with flowers as
ornaments. Make a nice
bouquet or gather a bunch
of hydrangeas for the top ,"
says Nelson.
Jan Brookover, partner
at The Flower Company ,
says florists and designers
are having fun with a vari ety of trends this year .
"Country-baroque is a full ,
solid look with flowers ,
freeze-dried fruits and
such. There are wonderful,
rich colors . Father Christmases are in and so are
things environmentallybased like mosses , pine
cones and birch and aspen
bark. And fishing things like
creels , spinners and ties. "
Other trends are the della
Robbia look consisting of
dried foods and nuts and
the angelic look with silvers, golds and tinsels.
Gold Lame will be popular
and lavenders and purples
are in .
According to Bill Rodgers, owner of Rowe's
Flowers & Gifts in Loveland,
there has been a return to
Funke
an earlier time . The trend is
a return to traditional colors
and designs. Dark red and every possible shade of muted
green are found in tree ornaments, wreaths, garland, and
table top decorations. Wood and wrought iron ornaments,
sleds , lanterns, and hurricane lamps are recurring themes
this season.
Still stuck for ideas? Let your mind wander - hot air
balloons, bird houses, angels, snowmen, musical instruments,woodland styles , international ornaments , bright
colors, Disney characters, antique dolls ...
Once you 've decided your theme , look for materials
around your house. You 'll be surprised what you find ,
especially if you incorporate your favorite collection. For
special additions, Bill Buckley, owner of Buckley's Flower
Shoppe, recommends shopping in discount, import and
Christmas stores . Most florists sell specialty decorations
Having Fun
With Theme
Trees
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in small quantities.
Buckley also suggests extending
themes throughtout the house. "The
tree is just the focal point. You have
to decorate the rest of the room to
go with it or it just stands out like a
sore thumb. Carry the theme to the
Photo by Rikki Thompson
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mantle piece or coffee or dining
room tables. That gives the room
more warmth and expands your tree
from just filling a corner."
If you 're looking for easy ideas,
Tammy Ahlquist, partner at Annie's
Country Store, proposes Santa
Claus themes."They're everywhere ,"
she says. "Also , color themes are
easy. Stick with all the same color
like gold or white. Fill it up with lots of
big items , like stuffed animals or
dolls, so you don't have to put on as
many decorations. Lots of lights can
fill it up too." She says artificial trees
work best for supporting larger,
heavier items.
"In fact, " says Rodgers , "artificial
trees are becoming more and more
popular every year. As the cost of
real trees keeps going up , many look
to the idea of spending proportionately more one year and then having
that tree
for many future
Christmases . This year 's newest
improvement is artificial trees with
real dried tree trunks. Also gaining in
popularity is the Blue Spruce (light
blue cast) Christmas tree ."
Inexpensive , theme trees can
involve the whole family. "You can do
an old-fashioned tree by stringing
popcorn and birdseed and letting the
kids make the ornaments," says Gary
Hixon of Gary E. Hixon Interiors.
"Ribbons and bows are inexpensive.
Maybe you could try to buy one nice
ornament a year and soon you'll
have a nice collection to pass onto
your kids."
Hixon also suggests being creative
with office trees . "Treat them with
things you work with , like adding
machine paper rolled up as ribbon or
hang paper clips . You could have
everyone bring a baby picture to
hang and at the Christmas party try
to guess who is who."
If you don't have the time or
patience to put together a theme
tree, call a florist like Judy Boggs,
owner of Paul Wood Florist. "We do
a lot of trees for businesses. Maybe
there's a theme underlying your business or you want to do something so
at the end of the season every
employee gets an ornament. We
charge by the hour and for the cost
of the materials." Boggs ' favorite
tree, decorated entirely with fresh
flowers, lends itself beautifully to a
special party or gathering. "It's an
Beautiful
thetne tree
ft·om Lincoln
Centet·'s
Gt·eat
Christmas
Hall.
Bi]'(l
ot·natnent on
Christmas
tt·ee at The
Lovelander
designed by
Rowe's
Flowet·s &
Gifts,
Loveland.
expensive tree and it doesn't last
long, but it's so pretty. Many people
like the flower look but can't afford it
so we can use artificial or dried flowers instead."
Whatever you decide to do for your
theme tree , have fun with it! Most
florists recommend against throwing
out all your old ornaments and ideas.
"Don't put away and forget the ornaments that are part of the family.
Include them with the new ideas. It's
nicer to have a tree with memories
involved ," says Nelson.
Teresa R. Funke is a local freelance
writer and historian. She 's been published in "Rocky Mountain News,"
"Northwest Parks and Wildlife, " and
"Colorado Country Life."
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0-ening eleg=ee
a
with
touch of holiday glamour
from Mezza Lnna. Full
length gown exquisitely
covered with bugle beads
and sequins with shoulder
accents and side slit, $503.
Stylish understated
elegance in sophisticated
black and winter white.
Floor length black evening
skirt, $83, is a sleek
companion to a chic ruffled
blouse, $143, and gold
trimmed belt. By
Rothschild for Lilli Ann,
courtesy of Satin Filly.
glitter, and glitz for
holiday celebrations! Jewel
of green and purple sequins
.,.,,...,u., and shine with playful
,uo•"""•~.u•u, layers of net from Loralie,
73 . All-over-sequin figw·e flatter-
ing teal cocktail dress, $191, with
black sequin bolero, $77. Both
dresses com·tesy of Satin Rose,
Loveland.
Feminine and flirty one shoulder
styling in Alyce's teal and pm·ple
sequin on taffeta tiered and
cocktail gown, $230. Courtesy of
Perfect Impressions .
Fashion photogr aphy by John Forgach.
All musical instruments courtesy of
Boomer Music Company.
( W .dated vintag•
styling in a feminine,
black diimer dress
fron1 Dress to Kill,
$145, com·tesy ·
of Wildflower
Clothing Company.
l4Kjewelry
courtesy of Jolm
Atencio.
o s t .ymphony of "yle in •ma•t
sophisticated cocktail suiting!
Exquisitely shaped long cocktail
jacket shimmering with clear
sequins tops the latest look in
wide leg georgette pants, $556,
by Noviello Bloom Suits.
Courtesy of Jack Gleason.
Luxurious black velvet accented with
brights from Canvasbacks. Shapely
jacket trimmed with at·tful quilted
plaid, $280, accents Iuidnight black
slim leg pants, $172 . Courtesy of
Cat·riage House, Greeley. Marble
top sofa table com·tesy
of Lat·rabees.
Fashion photography by Jolm Forgach.
All musical instrmnents courtesy of
Boomer Music Company.
~eb,ate
the •e.,on io
snappy suiting from
Pendleton. Colorful brights
on black accent a short wool
jacket, $188, magenta crush
neckline blouse, $ 68, and
straight black skirt, $ 84,
completes the look. Courtesy
of Colorado Classics.
Strikingly handsome man's
black camelhair sportcoat by
Beckwith, $435 and hand
painted silk tie, $ 60,
courtesy of The Regiment
Shops.
Right: Evening looks in
sumpuous fabrics by
talented designer, Jeanne
Marc. Shimmering gold
houson blouse with full
musketeer sleeves, and head
trim collar, $ 336, tops full
swing organza skirt, $ 298.
Courtesy of The Carriage
House, Greeley.
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Christmas sweaters
Holidays.
pnllover fel'lhlllj!
Santa, $285,
nel slacks, $1
Original
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Roomy
features ml1!erll ...--:-. --.,...
starry night, $1
flannel skirt by K.o,re1;;;c'1!'5'2
crisp white cotton wrap collar
blouse, $59.
Black cotton pnllover by
Cambridge sports a
fireplace motif, $99,
and pairs np with a red
pleated challis skirt by
Eagle's Eye, $69,
and soft drape neckline
blouse, $68. Both
silouettes courtesy of
The Blossom,
Estes Park.
Fashion photography by John Forgach
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and •op!Usticated dre";,.g fm
the holidays. Smart, grey oak tapestry hip
length swing coat by Studio Sauvageau,
$350, tops De La Rose lycra black velvet
bodysuit, $39, and Hue suede leggings, $65 .
Matching brimmed hat, $62 . Courtesy of
Whispers Lingerie.
Handsome glen plaid, camel hair sportcoat
from PBM, $375, teams up with Gitman
Bros. button tab pinpoint shirt, $58, olive
wool flannel slacks by J ~.Ji. Britches, $165,
and Robert
wool tie, $45.
:nnrlP.1~v of J.
Co.
leggings
·Lace up leather
add to the fun.
courtesy of The Collection.
CJ;.ten to the •onnd>
' the season in Belle
ointe's musical Mozart
otif handknit cotton
trdigan sweater,
155, and green
)tton turtle~ck by
ye, $28.
ourtesy
:Annie's
ountry
:ore,
JVeland.
~adilionol.
(above) to holiday
dressing. Rich hunter green
classic wool blazer by Harlan
features stylish soutache gold
metallic trim, $230, tops
winter white fully lined rayon
trousers. Courtesy of Jack
Gleason.
Lanz fashions a snappy wool
bolero jacket with frog
accents, $169, a white
cotton tuxedo shirt, $68,
and slim black cotton velvet
skirt with front slit, $89.
Courtesy of The Blossom,
Estes Park.
Fashion photograp9¥'--by John
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~he Smuptuous look and feel
cognac leather coat with fringe
$ 325, tops Gotcha Covered ~o~t~·~-p]m;~g o
neckline cotton sweater from
Colorado Classics.
Smart black pullover sports cognac
design $ 79.
Cognac leather pants, $ 79. Sweater and pants by Joyce
A'Maglia. Com·tesy of Maurine's Fashion Center.
cotton
corduroy
dress by
Cattle Kate
sports a
ruffled high
neckline and
prairie bustle in back,
$300. Black
leather
boots by
Nocona,
m· heels in
ight holiday
essing with a
stern twist. Hip
tgth Indian war
nnet cotton
eater, $128,
il wrap print
rt, $90, by
gle's Eye
ti rtesy of
nie's Cowttry
1re, Loveland.
d leather boots
Nocona, $180,
1rtesy of Stage
~stern, Estes
rk.
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1tas and bears
Southwool's
tdknit wool
·digan sweater,
B5, tops slim
ck wrap
mel skirt by
rbin, $125,
I cherry cotton
tleneck by
;le's Eye, $22,
u·tesy of The
.g inal
mblossom,
es Park.
$180.
Courtesy
of Stage
Western,
Estes
Park.
&::u..ru
classics in the
spirit of the
holidays
from
Pendleton.
Long wool
cardigan in
navy with
mulberry
floral
intarsi a,
$120, tops
crushed
collar navy
blouse, $68,
and light
weight wool
checked
trousers,
$122.
cotton
whip
stitched
blouse,
$43, and
print
challis soft
pleat skirt,
$53,
courtesy
of The
Village
Store,
Estes
Park.
~ated
"yling m the rieb textm·e. =d color. of 100% wool from United
Colors of Benetton. Muted shades of blue and wine accent neutrals in an easy
blanket sweater jacket, $ 149, slin1 knit skirt with side buttons, $ 69, and classic
pullover sweater, $49 . Warm plaid long fringed skirt, $99, classic lamhswool turtle
meek, $49, layered with a scrumptious oversized heather wool cardigan, $ 115.
Com·tesy of United Colors of Benetton.
ophisticated
suit styling comes
alive with David
Brooks wool
short mixed plaid
Channel jacket,
$169, paired with
pleated skirt,
$115, and soft
high collar
blouse, $ 77,
courtesy of
Maurine's Fashion
Center.
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The Klings
Ginny, Darren, Ryan,
Tanner and Joel
By Libby James
B
oy, Oh boy. It's a boy! A boy?
First time moms are likely to
dream about having a little girl
to dress up. They fantasize
about a pink and white bedroom, and later on, someone to shop and
sew and share "girly" talk with.
But when the Abigail they had dreamed
about turns out to be Henry instead,
these moms find themselves completely
captivated and embarked on a 20-plusyear adventure in parenthood. None of
the moms interviewed for this story have
daughters, and some sounded just a bit
wistful about not having that experience.
Yet none would trade, even for a
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moment, the experience of having sons.
All agreed that having sons made big
changes in their lives. For some it has
meant new interest in sports, for others it
has meant giving up or curtailing a career
in order to parent. Some have found ways
to balance full-time work with motherhood.
Ginny Kling has four sons, Darren,
24, Ryan, 22, and Tanner and Joel, 16year-old identical twins. Darren, a recreation and parks management major and
competitive swimmer at the University of
Wyoming, is now employed by Vail
Associates.
Ryan, also a competitive swimmer and
on a swimming scholarship at Texas
Christian University, is a fifth year student in marketing, and looks forward to
travel in Australia after graduation. Joel
and Tanner are sophomores at Rocky
Mountain High School and both are
actors. They won scholarships for training in New York, have done TV commercials, and now have an agent and manager in Los Angeles. They recently did a
commercial thanking fans at the close of
the Rockies baseball team's first season.
Ginny, whose husband, David, is an
airline pilot, has never been sorry that
she made the decision to stay at home
(Continued on page 57)
The Thodes
Phyllis, Zaehary
and Adam
Phyllis Thode is the owner of
Headlines Salon of the Rockies, a busy
and successful beauty salon employing
19 people. She is also wife to Don and
the mother of Zachary, 12, and Adam, 9.
As the youngest daughter in a three girl
family, Phyllis was well versed in the
feminine and a bit unprepared to be the
mother of sons. But she learned fast.
The Thodes live 35 miles north of Fort
Collins, in Livermore, and Phyllis commutes daily to her work. Until recently,
Don managed nearby Glacier Meadows
housing development and resort. He has
now embarked on a new career as a
partner with Phyllis.
Zachary, a sixth grader at Livermore
Elementary, is, according to his mom, studious, messy, passionate about horses,
and determined to be a rancher. He had
his first taste of the ranching life at age six,
helping neighbors with a cattle drive. He
won money last summer riding -a -steer at
the Larimer County Fair Junior Rodeo.
Fourth grader, Adam, is sensitive, high
strung and, his mom believes would be a
natural at school sports, given the opportunity. He is also an excellent rider.
When Phyllis was 12, her dad left the
family to work on ranches, a fact which
she admits causes mixed feelings for her
as she sees her husband and sons
involved in the ranching life. Her mom
became the sole provider for her and her
two older sisters.
Through her husband and sons, Phyllis
has learned to accept and appreciate the
differences between men and women
and understand that she doesn't need to
compete with them. Still, her work world
is a women's world, and there are times
when she feels "like the lone ranger" in
her family.
For Phyllis, meeting the male needs of
her sons is her greatest challenge in raising them. She looks to her husband for
help in this area.
The Steinhauers
Carol and Andy
Carol Steinhauer juggles a demanding position as purchasing supervisor for
Poudre Valley Hospital with being a mom
to Andy, 7. "It works because my husband, Lary, has flexibility in his job as an
independent manufacturers' representative," she explains. Married 13 years
before Andy arrived, the Steinhauers say
parenthood has brought a new perspective to their lives. Both are involved as
volunteers in Andy's school each week
and with his baseball and soccer teams.
Carol describes her son as nice to
those around him, with a delightful sense
of humor, and wisdom beyond his years.
Carol says her biggest challenge is to
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allow her son to be all boy without constantly worrying about him getting hurt.
"After waiting so long for a child, I admit
to being a little overprotective," she says.
When asked what she wants most for
her son , she wants to ensure that he
remembers to do things for himself, rather
than always trying to please others. She
wishes for him happiness and the ability to
do his best in all he undertakes.
It's hard for her to label what is the
most fun about raising a son. "All of it,"
she says. "Each new phase is better than
the last. Now Andy is old enough to play
games and appreciate books we all
enjoy."
Raised in an all-girl family, Carol has
had fun learning about boy things.
Remembering her boredom on long car
trips as a child, she took precautions as
the family set out for California in their
mini-van this summer. She bought a
small VCR and loaded up on movies to
pass the time for Andy. To her surprise,
he preferred watching the scenery go by.
They read books, and Carol taught Andy
to tell time as the VCR sat idle.
Carol makes the most of her weekends, taking Andy to movies, shopping,
and spending time with him talking and
telling jokes. Already he can hit the golf
The Cole Fa1nily
Susan., Seott and
Bryan Ellis
Susan Coles' sons, Scott and Bryan
Ellis, are away from home, making their
way in the world, but never far from their
mom's heart. She speaks with pride of
their accomplishments-Scott's magna
cum laude graduation from Harvard last
June, his travels to Japan and Europe on
fellowships, and his job as a business
analyst beginning next year.
Bryan is taking his senior year and
first year of graduate school at The
Johns Hopkins University School of
Advanced International Studies in
Bologna, Italy. Last summer he was a
White House intern and did research in
Paris on a fellowship.
Accomplishments aside, Susan
describes Scott as generous, down-toearth, and humble, and Bryan as social
and the family humorist. Susan appreciates their kindness and caring towards
her.
She explains that having sons
changed her from a perfectionist to a tolerant, broad-minded mom who could just
close the bedroom doors. "It was safer,"
she says , "what with things hanging
down from the ceiling and growing up
from the floor. I didn't see the rug for
months at a time, and the walls were
covered with posters.
The greatest challenge for her was
getting her sons to all their activities and
being there to watch. Just keeping up
with all the sports was a major scheduling feat," she says.
When asked what she wants most for
her sons, Susan says: "The reality is,
now that they are young men, my goals
for them are no longer a part of the equation. I am only an observer these days.
But, to answer the question, I want them
to be self-actualizing, to have options,
and to have adventures. I feel that if life
is interesting, happiness is not far away."
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Denise Gardner is an at-home mom
to three "remarkably unique and wonderfully made sons," James, 10, Eric, seven,
and Grant, four. James she describes as
most like her, with an infectious laugh,
intensely conscientious and fair-minded ,
and a great observer of people. He is a
natural athlete and loves sports enough
to set his alarm for 5 a.m to watch Sports
Center on ESPN. Thoughtful and wellrounded, he can envision himself as
hockey star, and an artist as well.
Eric, very much an individual, Denise
describes as sweet-spirited with a fierce
stubborn streak that causes him to take
strong stands fo r what he believes in.
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And today, she says, "he does not stand
for vegetables of any kind!" A voracious
reader and keenly interested in world
events, his prayers each night include
each trouble spot in the world. He's a
hockey player, too, coached by his dad,
Fred.
Grant sees life as a great big fantastic
adventure full of wonderful and interest-.
ing people, according to his mom. "My
days are never dull with him," she says.
"He's a bursting bundle of love, hugs,
smiles, laughs and silliness."
Denise, one of seven sisters, says she
was alien to "the testosterone piece of
the pie" until she had sons. Growing up,
she didn't experience bathroom humor,
living room wrestling, or the physics of
basic ball handling. She says having
three sons has given her the gift of a second childhood. "I was a feminine, quiet,
book-warmish, almost prissy little girl: My
husband and three sons have brought
out the natural , relaxed, and spontaneous side of me. When I played dress
up as a child, I never imagined myself as
a 'hockey mom ,' but that's what I am
today-loud cheering and proud."
For Denise, the greatest challenge in
raising sons is to nurture the softer, gentler side of them while preserving their
The Darroughs
Dana, Will, Mark,
Ryan and Trent
Dana Darrough's all-boy family is
unique indeed. Will, 10, is big brother to
Mark, Ryan, and Trent, seven-year-old
triplets. "Each boy has his own definite
personality and so far, we've seen no
jealousy or competitiveness among
them," Dana says. "Will, the leader of the
gang, delights in his triplet brothers as
much as we do, and has not been bothered by the extra attention they got,
especially as babies." Dana and her husband Bill, an attorney, have taught their
children that the Darroughs are a team,
there to support, encourage, and cheer
one another on.
Having sons has made Dana more
aware of the important things in life and
given her life substance and meaning. It
has also forced her to be more athletic so
that she can have more in common with
her sons.
For her, the greatest challenge in parenting sons is to constantly show that her
love for them is totally unconditional. "I'm
more or less a perfectionist, so I'm too
demanding and too harsh-too bugged
by little things," she says.
She has a long list of wishes for her
sons: to grow up to be Godly men with
strong morals, values, and convictions,
men who love and honor their wives and
children and who give themselves to their
families. She hopes they will be secure
and confident, yet \humble and kind,
always thankful for what they have, and
with priorities include not money, but
rather God, family, friends, and relationships.
She wishes her sons to be men who
make the right choices and are sensitive,
willing to learn and be corrected by others.
She hopes for them compassion, empathy, unselfishness, self-confidence, but not
cockiness, contentment with themselves,
positive attitudes, and great senses of
humor. In all these qualities, Dana says,
they have a role model in their dad.
Parenting boys is fun for Dana, one of
four sisters , because with boys , she
deals with less emotional trauma than
she recalls among her siblings. "Boys
say what is on their minds and there is
no pretense. What you see is what you
get," she says.
With four sons so close in age, Dana
says that finding time to be alone with
each is difficult. She also finds it hard to
keep from comparing them with each
other, and keeping others from doing so.
"And it's hard to remember to teach all
there is to teach them : chores, table
manners, handling money."
Dana and her boys work and play
together making "forts", practicing piano,
driving golf balls, reading, hiking, biking,
playing tennis, decorating their rooms,
and going to Denver. She makes time to
"have dates" alone with each of them.
In her own words: "Kids to me are like
big, soft, clumps of clay. Either the world
will mold them, or their mom and dad will.
I want to be the one shaping and molding. I feel this is the most important job I
will ever have in my life."
As a chorus , the Darrough boys
describe their mom as loving, beautiful,
kind , nice, sensitive, awesome, caring ,
having nice clothes, and fun to be with.
Ryan says she's the one who buys food
and movies and makes summer fun.
Mark says she helped him ask Jesus into
his heart and she took them all to
Elitches. Trent appreciates her on family
trips, when she snuggles with him in bed,
and because she lets them go to
Heritage Christian School. Will likes the
fact that his mom doesn 't work and
spends lots of time with him and his
brothers, and goes to all their athletic
events.
Mark's mom makes him laugh because
she can talk like Donald Duck and she
put her best friend in a trash can. Trent
laughs when his mom kisses him-and
she kisses him a lot. Ryan remembers
laughing when his mom tickled him as a
small child. Will thinks it's funny because
his mom says ''ya'll."
Overall, the boys conclude, "She's the
best mommy in the world!"
Ginny Kling (cont. from pg. 49)
and concentrate all her energies on
being a parent. She speaks with pride
about each of her sons, mentioning in
particular their empathy, kindness to
those around them, and integrity.
"Being a parent makes you give up the
selfish part of yourself ," she says.
"Parenting has been a total involvement
for me for 25 years. I have a great sense
of commitment and I have seen it pay off.
I have good feelings about myself."
At the same time, Ginny admits there
have been lonely moments in her life with
five males. "You can never completely
become one of the guys," she says. "You
take on lots of male thoughts , and it
alters you. There is the danger of losing
contact with the feminine in your life."
For Ginny, raising four active sons has
never seemed like a burden. "They've
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been easy," she says. "I just hope that
what they have learned at home will help
them to become happy, self-sufficient
individuals who will go into society and
make a contribution."
Ginny finds it difficult to let go. Yet she
knows that it is as they leave the nest
and set out to make their marks, that her
parenting will be rewarded.
Darren describes his mom as kindhearted, understanding, and easy to talk
to. He doesn't believe there are many
moms around who could raise four boys
as well as she did. "We came first and
she was always there, taking an active
role in our activities and ready to help us
out." She does, however, have a penchant for burning bread with surprising
frequency, according to Darren.
Ryan appreciates her encouragement
of his swimming and believes that without her support he could not have earned
the scholarship that allowed him to go to
TCU. He laughs as he describes her skiing with "five guys" and he teasingly
describes her skiing style as a permanent snow plow.
Joel sees his mom as a person who is
easy to talk to, "with it," and knows what
it's like to be a kid. "She's understanding
and fun, busy and responsible, and she's
always available to get us to where we
need to go. Because my dad is gone a
lot, I find it a little easier to talk with
mom."
Tanner uses the same word , understanding, to describes his mom , and
adds caring and loving. ''There's nothing
more important to her than being there
for us," he says.
Phyllis Thode (cont. from pg. 50)
Her highest hopes are that her sons
will grow up understanding an honest
day's work and that they will function in
life with integrity.
If you ask Phyllis what is the most fun
about raising her sons, she describes
"getting into the male world" and "meeting burly old ranchers" as special experiences. More difficult for her is the sense
she sometimes has that she is not connected with that world. "Little girls think
I'm cool ," she says, "but that isn't always
true with boys, especially as they get
older."
Despite their involvement in a male oriented world, Zachary and Adam have
been known to try their hand at needlepoint and cross stitch with their mom.
The family enjoys biking and attending
rodeos together, and Phyllis hopes eventually she will have time to ride horses
with the boys. The Thodes attend church
and study the Bible together, an activity
they find provides a common link for
them.
Adam is old enough now to help with
his mom's bookkeeping. She discusses
business with him too. When she mentioned the possibility of starting a second
beauty salon, he said, "Wow, that is really potential for growth. Just like adding
another cow to the herd."
These words come to Zach 's mind
about his mom: purple, make-up, pretty
dresses , and nice. Among her other
attributes: She pays entry fees for
rodeos, drives at least 70 miles a day,
and owns a beauty salon. She's still
learning how to do math.
Zach does laundry, dishes , cleans
house, and gets ready for school with his
mom. With his dad he ropes, feeds cattle , mends fences, camps , hunts , and
hikes.
Adam drew a diagram describing his
mom as gentle, kind , loving and nice. He
appreciates her just because she's who
she is, and oh yes, she's the one who
buys him toys.
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Carol Stelnhaner (cont. from pg. 51)
ball farther than she , and she doesn't
mind a bit.
Of his mom, Andy says, "She's nice
and I love her. She does things with me
and takes me places like Crystal Rapids,
Toys R Us , Chuckecheese , and
Bumpers, and she reads to me."
Comparing her with other moms, Andy
says his is nicer and has curly hair. "She
says a lot of funny words and makes
funny faces, and when Dad gets mad at
me, she gets me out of stuff."
Snsan Coles (cont. from pg. 52)
to keep from being overp rotective.
Seeing Europe through the eyes of two
pre-teen boys was a rare and wonderful
experience for this mom who says
Europe will never again be the same for
her.
Shared interests for this family include
travel, family game night, skiing, tennis,
and golf, though Susan says the boys
are better at all the sports than she is.
Scott describes his mom as talented,
active, organized, caring, intelligent, loving, devoted to her family, and willing to
spend her time and energy to help her
children excel. He appreciates her sacrificing what would surely have been a
successful career in order to raise her
children. "Instead of working full-time
when we were young, she made sure
she could come to school plays and tball games, and be home for us every
day after school. That devotion to parenting made all the difference," Scott
says.
"My mom never accepted anything
less than what we were capable of
accomplishing. The combination of constant encouragement and high expectations seems unique to me."
Bryan describes his mom as empathetic, driven , friendly , family-oriented ,
and involved. He is thankful for her
active role in his upbring ing and her
commitment to raising her children in a
loving, learning-oriented environment
where he learned the value of education,
the importance of responsibility and the
need to constantly challenge himself to
strive for success.
Addressing the differences in his relationship with his mom and dad, Bryan
explains that his parents served as role
models for different facets of his life.
"Around the campfire , talks with Dad
revolved around such things as fiscal
responsibility and how I cou ld improve
my forehand. Late night talks with Mom
tended to deal more with social development, interpersonal relationships, and
how to deal with issues responsibly and
maturely."
Denise Gardner (cont from pg. 55)
innate masculinity. She wants them to
respect themselves and others, in particular females. Her wish is to preserve
their emotional vulnerability so that they
grow into men who can love fully and live
productively. She helps them to appreciate dimensions of life beyond sports and
exposes them to art, music, literature,
and nature.
She wants most for her sons to align
their priorities and honor their commitments. In the Gardner family, God comes
first, followed by family and then work.
"We believe in commitment through
happy and sad times , and Fred and I
believe the world desperately needs men
who have deep faith and unshakable
integrity. This is the kind of man we pray
each of our sons becomes."
The difficulties inherent in raising sons
have become insignificant to Denise. "Or
else, my tolerance has increased ," she
says. "These guys, (including their father)
are basically of the 'dirt-ball genre," she
explains. "They have good manners and
do the necessary chores, but I am afraid
that if left on their own they would shower
once a month, occasionally brush their
teeth, never clean a bathroom or change
a bed, and forego glasses and plates in
favor of eating right out of the container."
Most important, she and Fred share
their deep and growing faith with their
sons and work to weave their convictions
into their everyday lives. "Yet," she says,
"it amazes me how much they teach and
lead me. Our simple, heart-felt faith glues
us all together like super glue-permanently-with love."
James calls mom nice, loving, caring ,
Eric says she 's fun , kind and loving.
Grant contributes love for Mom and Dad,
"Thank you Lord, for Mommy."
Compared to other moms, the Gardner
boys say their mom spends more time
with them , is a "hockey mom ," and is
pretty.
When asked what they most appreciate about their mom, James says, ''The
way she loves us," Eric says, "How fun
she is." and Grant-"She loves us ... all of
us."
Each of the six families interviewed
graciously gave of valuable time to make
this photo essay possible. Thanks to the
moms and to their sons for being so willing to share their thoughts and feelings.
Libby James is a local freelance writer
who appreciates the dedication of moms
and the joy of having sons.
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"Every genuine work of art has
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Promotion and enhancement of the
arts in Fort Collins is the primary focus of
the Poudre Valley Art League. Founded
in 1955, this organization has both art
lovers and artists among its 80 members. Painters of watercolor, oil, acrylic
and pastel , photographers , weavers ,
sculptors and artisans of all levels are
represented in the group. The League
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The Trout Table and additional information about other Pierre ' s Gate
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meets monthly and schedules speakers,
demonstrations and tours to shows and
sponsors a national art show in early
spring at the Lincoln Center. Entries are
received from throughout the United
States with internationally recognized
jurors making the final selections. Carol
Greenhill, president of Poudre Valley Art
League, says, "The League is a place for
those people interested in art to see and
talk with others about good art."
The Art League maintains the Poudre
Valley Artists Gallery in the Foothills
Fashion Mall providing an outlet for
those members wishing to sell their artwork. The exhibits in the gallery change
once a month and each artist is in
charge of their own displays. A selection
committee reviews the work of prospective artists who wish to participate in the
cooperative.
The Gallery is open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
on Saturday and 12 to 5 p.m. on Sunday.
For more information, call 223-6450.
Art A-uctioi1
Benefits MS Society
Over 200 pieces of art will be available at the fourth annual Holiday Art
Auction to benefit the Multiple Sclerosis Society. The event will be held
December 4 from 7 to 9:30 p.m . at the McKee Conference Center in Loveland.
Artists from the High Plains area have donated the items. Cindy Bean of the
MS Society says ''The first art auctions featured only Christmas ornaments but
we have now expanded to include sculptures, paintings and ornaments. The
benefit offers a variety of items and there is something to please everyone. "
Charles Cross, a nationally known portrait artist from Loveland, is the featured artist at this year's auction. Cross is a professional portrait artist and has
painted local civic leaders as well as such dignitaries as former Chief Justice
Earl Warren. He has seven portraits permanently displayed at UCLA and one
portrait at John Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore. Cross is a post graduate of
Maryland Institute of Art where he taught for 15 years . He has also taught at
Cerritos College in California, Businessmen's Art Institute in Los Angeles and
Buckley School in Van Nuys . He is currently teaching art classes at the
Loveland Academy of Fine Arts. "Art and teaching have been an important part
of my life. I see a need for teaching art and I enjoy it. I try to bring out the individuality of each person that I teach ," states Cross.
"The MS Holiday Art Auction is a very worthwhile cause . I am honored to be
this year's featured artist. I know a lot of artists that would be deserving and I
am very flattered," said artist Charles Cross. He and his wife, Marilyn , will
donate Christmas ornaments to the auction.
There is no admission fee for the benefit and all items will be auctioned by
silent bid. Proceeds will be donated to the Colorado chapter of the MS Society.
For further information, contact Cindy Bean at 482-4807.
Galleries
Galore
FORT COLLINS
Clara Hatton Gallery, 491-6774, Colorado
State University
November 1-December 4, "In Collaboration". An
exhibit by master printer Edward Hamilton.
December 10-January 8, A display of works by
Master of Fine Arts candidates.
January 21-March 5, "Aaron Fink: Works on
Paper". An exhibit of large scale paintings of
contemporary art.
Gustafson Gallery, Aylesworth Hall C1 05 at
Colorado State University
Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
November-December 3, "Crazy Patchwork/
Plain and Fancy". An exhibit of crazy quilts
from the Victorian era through the Depression
era.
Fort Collins Museum, 221-6738, 200 Mathews
December 1, Mauling Colorado 's Rockies:
Colorado's Early Mining History, 7:30 p.m. CSU
History Professor Liston Leyendecker will discuss the early days of mining.
December ?-January 2, "Let the Women Vote!"
Exhibit explores 100 years of women's suffrage
in Colorado from 1893 to 1993 and is sponsored by American Association University
Women.
December 9, Carol Fest, 7 p.m. Luminarias for
literacy in Library Park and hot cider at the
museum.
December 28 , Old Time Toys , 1 p.m . Harry
Petrie will demonstrate the toys.
Lincoln Center, 221 -6735, 417 West Magnolia
November 26 and 27 , The Nutcracker by
Canyon Concert Ballet and Fort Collins
Symphony. Performances are November 26 at
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7 p.m. and November 27 at 1 and 7 p.m.
November 27-December 30, "Great Glorious
Gifts". Intimate Gallery
December 2-January 5, Exhibit by Fort Collins
residents Ania Gola-Kumor and Jim Lynxwiler.
Lobby Gallery
December 4-January 10, Quilts by Glenne Stoll.
Walkway Gallery.
Illustrated Light Gallery 482-7719
College at Oak Plaza
November 25-January 31 , "Through My Eyes",
a 50 year retrospect of photographer Chuck
Powell.
Lloyds Art Center, 482-2218 , 216 North
College
November through January, Holiday show by
local artists.
One West Contemporary Art Center, 4822787, College at Oak Plaza
Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday
through Saturday.
November-December, 1993 Colorado-Wyoming
Biennial Juried Art Show
Trimble Court, 221-0051 , 118 Trimble Court in
Historic Old Town Fort Collins
November through January, Featuring pottery
by regional artists.
LOVELAND
Baker Gallery, 663-7407, 1041 North Lincoln in
Loveland
November through January, Holiday show with
paintings by regional artists. Outdoor landscape
sculpture will be featured in the Sculpture Yard.
Gallery East, 667-6520 , Lincoln and 1Oth
Street in Loveland
November through January, Featuring original
paintings by Jim Biggers, Sharon Hults, Ellie
Weakley and Rick Stoner and bronze sculptures
by Gary Alsum , Denny Haskew, Darlis Lamb,
Vince Valdez and George Walbye.
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Loveland Museum and Gallery, 962-2410,
Fifth and Lincoln in Loveland
November 6-January 3, "MARBLE/marble".
Recent work in Yule Marble from quarries near
Marble, Colorado, Art Gallery.
November 6-January 3, "MARBLE/marble/marble". Explore marble specimens, marble sculpting tools and the history of the Colorado Yule
Marble quarries, Senses Alive Gallery.
November 6-January 3, "Selected Marbles
From A Private Collection". Window on Main
Street
Month of December , Victorian Christmas
Decorations in the Victorian Period Room.
January 8-February 6, "Twilight of the Individual
Space: Drawings , Wall Constructions and
Sculptures with Accompanying Text by Charles
Parson". Opening reception January 14 from
5:30 to 8 p.m., Art Gallery.
January 8-April 10, "Selected Historic
Photographs From the Museum's Collection".
Art Gallery.
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November 15-30, Wildlife month featuring originals and prints by Millpond artist D'Amico.
December 2-30, "Christmas Prints". A tribute to
the Christmas season with art by Terry Radlin,
Paul Landry and Stephen Lyman.
Serendipity, 586-8410 , 117 East Elkhorn ,
Estes Park
November 15-30, "Plains Indians". Artwork displayed by Rance Hood and Douglas Fasthorse.
December 2-30, "Fetish Holiday". New carvings
by noted Zuni Carvers including Wilfred
Cheama and Lena Boone.
Donna Lock is a free-lance writer living in Fort
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OPINIONS • TRENDS • FACTS • PEOPLE • BUSINESS • BY PHIL WALKER
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ON THE
Church Christmas Party in Fort Collins.
magine a Christmas with no television, no radio , no newspapers; without planes and trains and automobiles; completely devoid of highways,
roads, bridges and street lights. You
and about 150 others are alone in a
vast wilderness, within a days ride of
5,000 Indians, in a tiny settlement next
to a crumbling, nearly abandoned army
fort. This represents an accurate picture of Fort Collins, post and village at
Christmas, 1866. Sounds like a million
laughs, doesn't it?
Well , the good news is that nothing
mattered , except that it WAS
Christmas. Whether its 1492, or 2225 ,
or 1993 .. . or 1866, the year and the
circumstances are no longer important.
It is the day itself. For centuries the
Western
Man
has
cherished
Christmas. It is a day for happiness ,
Peace on Earth, goodwill to men . It is a
day to pause and reflect on the year
just past, and to look eagerly forward to
the new year with hope and valor. It is
a time for thanks and gratitude. The
founders of Fort Collins and their fami-
Holiday 1993
lies felt exactly the same . If the pioneers of the Poudre Valley felt like they
were abused , they certainly didn't mention it. Quite the contrary, they gathered up the best of what they had,
invited their relatives , friends and
neighbors and had a party . A very
good look at Christmas, 1866 is provided by Elizabeth Stratton , niece of the
venerable Auntie Stone, who was
spending her first Christmas in the
West.
'The soldiers had been paid off and
had gone to their homes, except for the
few who planned to stay in the valley.
To keep things lively , Captain Allen
had planned a big Christmas dinner
and dance at Mrs. Forbes ," wrote
Elizabeth Stratton .
Christmas morning found Auntie
Stone's little boarding house, near the
corner of today's Jefferson and Linden
streets, all a twitter. Elizabeth Stratton
was living there with her famous aunt
along with six or seven men who
boarded with Auntie . They spent the
morning in conversation , laughing ,
telling stories and playing games. It
was the sort of thing they had little time
for on other days. A wagon had come
through on the way to Denver, filled
with apples . These were the first
apples anyone had seen in the Poudre
Valley and they sold readily for 50
cents a piece . Later in the day they
would make very welcome gifts.
Later in the morning Doc Smith and
his family came by in their carriage
and drove Elizabeth Stratton and
Auntie Stone to the Forbes home. The
rest walked . The Forbes home was at
about the corner of Shields and Vine
Drive. However , nobody seems to
have complained about the two mile
walk.
"Words would fail me to describe the
dinner," wrote Elizabeth Stratton . "To
insure the perfection of cooking ,
Captain Allen had spared no expense
for supplies ." The "supplies " as
Elizabeth wrote seemed to center on
the tomatoes, purchased in Denver at
50 cents a pound , and some home
grown celery . Of course, there were
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many other vegetables and these were
cooked in all sorts of ways. The settlers
had no fruits, except a few in cans . It
seems to go without saying that there
was plenty of meat and the settlers
took it so much for granted that they
never mentioned it, at least in this
account. Following dinner, the room
was cleared for dancing and everyone
took part, young and old. There must
have been some musical instruments
and the people to play them, because
there was certainly no convenient CO's
to slip into a player. Auntie Stone's son
Lew was in charge of the entertainment
because he was an expert teacher and
leader of the dances. In any case,
nobody sat around . The robust pioneers of the Poudre Valley took their
entertainment as seriously as they did
their lives. Altogether, there were about
20 people at the party. This would represent about 10 percent of the entire
population of Fort Collins and the surrounding neighborhood at the time.
Near the end of the afternoon , the
settlers washed up and headed for
home. Everyone would need to be
home before dark since there were no
streetlights to show the way and
besides, there were very few reasons
for anyone to be wandering around
outside in the dark anyway.
Throughout all of this Christmas day,
there was no surprise visit by Santa
Claus. There was no Christmas tree,
no gaudy presents wrapped in colored
paper. Families exchanged simple
gifts, like apples, or small things they
had made themselves. Somehow they
managed to enjoy Christmas without a
single trapping that is so characteristic
of the modern age. But it does not
mean that the pioneers were any less
grateful or any less respectful of the
day itself. They had found Love, Hope,
and Charity; the comfort of a family and
the warmth of a fire. They had discovered the secret of Christmas , which
was never a secret at all.
As the years went by and the town
grew, Christmas became more like the
holidays that we are used to. By 1880,
the railroad had come to Fort Collins
and there were 2.000 people in town.
The Christmas of that year found several of the town ' s business leaders
gathered around the pot-bellied stove
in the main room of the Tedman
House, the big three-story hotel that
was at the corner of Linden and
Jefferson. Among those assembled
included: Billy Patterson, Abner
Mossman, Charley Sherwood, J.G .
Coy and Bill Stover.
"Tis Christmas , after all," said
Patterson. "Isn't there something we
can do that's worthy of the holiday .
Isn't there someone we cou ld help , or
somebody we can make happy"? The
conversation went on along those lines
for a while . Finally Bill Stover suggested they all chip into a fund to buy
candy for the churches to pass out to
the children. Everybody contributed
and they had more than enough money
to buy all the candy for the kids in town
that was good for them.
"What are we going to do with this
extra money," asked Patterson. There
was another conversation and the men
decided they would buy a new set of
silverware for Auntie Stone, the venerable pioneer lady to whom every man
in the room owed a debt of gratitude.
Christmas day dawned clear and
cold . A brisk wind blew across the
treeless , snow-covered territory and
whipped up playful puffs as it scurried
along Jefferson Street, dodging in and
out of each recessed doorway and
tugging at the curls which escaped
from under the caps of the girls and
young ladies who were hurrying about
doing their Christmas errands . At midmorning , a delegation called Auntie
Stone from her kitchen, where she
was supervising the cooking of
Christmas dinner, while she was
putting the finishing touches on some
lucious mince pies . Brushing flour
from her hands, she stepped through
the doorway and gasped as she confronted the delegation which filled the
dining room and spilled out through
the front door . The smiles on the
faces of the men , if they could have
been rolled into one big smile, they
would have been as big as the man in
the moon at his jolliest. J.G. Coy was
the spokesman for the group and in a
few well-chosen words , told the
assemblage what many of them as
individuals and all of them as a community owed to this outstanding citizen. He ended by asking if someone
in the crowd didn't have a present for
Auntie Stone. With his best bow , Bill
Stover, the banker, handed over the
box of silverware.
It was all too much for the good lady.
"Oh, thank you!' she said. She started
to say something else , but suddenly
threw her apron over her head and
burst into tears.
Everybody in Fort Collins on
Christmas 1880, was happy and every
face on the downtown streets wore a
smile and gave forth with a happy
"Merry Christmas! "
This year is the 133rd recorded
Christmas for the Poudre Valley.
Throughout all those years and the
generations that have brought us to
this holiday season , Christmas remains
unchanged in spirit . May that always
be the case , and may your family enjoy
all the best that this day can give.
Holiday 1993
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The annual Ch stmas community
sing in downtown Fort Collins. This is
about the 1Oth annual Carolfest.
Whether it hot, cold, freezing, raining or
snowing a blizzard, the Carolfest goes
on and attracts many hundreds of people. If you've never done it, its a blast.
December 9th, at 7 p.m. It usually
starts in Oak Street Plaza, goes to the
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the Fort Collins Museum for snacks
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There aren 't too many opportunities
for you to see any of the authentic
homes of early Fort Collins. Fortunately,
one of the best homes and most
authentic of the 19th century in the
Poudre Valley is open to the public. This
is the Avery House. It was built in 1879
by Franklin Avery who came to the city
in 1872 as a surveyor. He was the one
that drew the original plat of the city.
Later, he went on to found the First
National Bank and become one of the
leading citizens of town. The Avery family retained ownership of their home until
1962. The home was purchased by the
city in 197 4 and is now a designated
National Historic Landmark.
Each year, the Avery House comes
alive for the holidays and the Poudre
Landmarks Foundation , the organization that is the caretaker for the house
and responsible for much of its restoration, conducts tours . This year, the tour
will be December 3, 4, and 5 from 11
a.m. till 4 p.m. and December 7 from 5
to 7 p.m. Hostesses in period costumes will give you a very special look
into the life and lifestyles of Fort Collins
at Christmas time.
There will be all sorts of special
touches as the ladies bring out the decorations that were typical of the times
just before and after the turn -of-thecentury. Several types of Christmas
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Just in the Nick of time
Santas in every size and shape to
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will be on display. There will be a fresh
cut tree, all the way to the ceiling and
decorated with antique and handmade
ornaments. An extremely rare feather
tree, believed to be one of the oldest in
existence, and an improvised tree that
was made from a bare branched tree
that had no needles at all and with a lot
of cotton batting glued on to make the
tree look like it was covered with snow.
There will also be a delicate sugar tree
with edible ornaments.
The Poudre Landmarks Foundation
will have a boutique and bake sale in
the adjacent Carriage house as part of
their fund-raising activities . All of the
tours are open to the public and are
free, but donations will be gratefully
accepted.
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One of the emerging events in
Northern Colorado over the past several years has been the festival of the
Northern Lights in Greeley. This year
the festival will be a series of events
from mid-November until New Year's
Eve. It's sponsored by the Greeley
Chamber of Commerce and will
include concert theater benefits, a 5K
run, activities for children and a large
home tour that can be seen via special
buses that will run throughout town .
The centerpiece of the Northern
Lights will be Centennial Village, the
historical district that features many
reproductions and restorations of early
Greeley. The living history museum will
hold Homesteaders' Holiday on
December 11 from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.
and on Dec 12 from 1 until 5 p.m .
Artisans such as blacksmiths and glassblowers will demonstrate their work.
You can also see craft demonstrations,
ornament workshops, holiday music
and a display of historic toys. There will
be a student program at the village on
December 20th and 27th from 9 a.m.
until 3 p.m. Here, students from grades
one through six can enjoy games, arts
and crafts, story-telling and hands-on
activities . For more information on.
Centennial Village, call 350-9220.
Other events at the Union Colony
Civic Center:
Dec. 4 Poinsettia Pops concerts, by
the Greeley Philharmonic. 8 p.m .
Dec. 5 Christmas concert by the
University of Northern Colorado choirs.
8 p.m.
Dec. 7 Holiday Concert. The U.S. Air
Force . 7:30 p.m.
The grand finale of the Northern
Lights Festival will be on New Year's
Eve for the Catholic Community
Services at the UNC ballroom . It is the
Chamber of Commerce First Night at
the Greeley Recreation Center from 8
p.m. until midnight. There will be
dances for adults and kids along with
games and movies .
For more information on Greeley's
Northern Lights Festival, contact the
City of Greeley at 350-9702.
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If you had asked me a year or so
ago whether I thought that people in
Northern Colorado had any interest,
serious interest, in the history of the
Poudre Valley , I would have said , "Not
Much ." That was before "Visions
Along the Poudre Valley" made its
first appearance on radio on the
Eagle, 96 .1 FM. Now the daily history
shows are on both the Eagle and Tri102 ,5 FM a total of six times a day.
These "Visions " stories appear in
every issue of Style Magazine and
there is a continuous stream of
requests for more.
Well , we gave it a lot of thought and
through some prompting by a few good
friends , have decided to produce an
album of history about our past. Its
called, "Visions Along the Poudre
Valley . . . the beginning." It will cover
the period from 1803 till 1864 and is
available for purchase at Alpine Arts,
112 N . College in downtown Fort
Collins. Cost is $12.95. Think of it like a
refrigerator . .. every home needs one.
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Dwayne Gammel is a happy man.
He looks just like Santa Claus. Really.
He has the bushy full beard , the happy,
rosy face , the twinkling eyes. He's not
too tall, he's not too short. He is precisely the right width . And for the past
eight years a generation of Fort Collins
children have held exactly that same
opinion.
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This all started back in 1985 when
Dwayne saw an ad in the paper for a
Santa Claus to work in Old Town for
the Downtown Business Association.
He showed it to his wife , Jackie. "I dare
you ," she said. Well, he took the dare
and the rest is history.
Something just under 2,000 children
(Age 7 months to 97 years old) stop by
and visit Santa Dwayne every year. All
of them make the trip to Santa's lap
and the magic begins.
Dwayne tells the story of a five year
old who didn't want to visit ,"another
fa key Santa Claus". After several minutes of coaxing , the little girl was at last
on Santa's lap, tugging on his luxurious
beard , poking industriously at his, all
too real , paunch, and explaining how
very difficult it must be for the real
Santa . .. Him, to get good Santa's
Helpers help these days , and by the
way, Santa, I would really like to have
this very special doll this Christmas.
Santa Dwayne make believers out of
skeptics and reclaimed dreamers of
the most hard-bitten . Dwayne says it
just a happy time and the kids are
there because they want to be.
Dwayne gets all sorts of presents.
He showed me some of his collection
on a knick-knack shelf in his living
room - toys , knitted socks, and trinkets of all types .
The Christmas season is Dwayne's
busiest time. In addition to his duties at
Santa's house in Old Town , he also
makes a lot of appearances at school
and private parties. This year he will be
in the basement of the building just
across Trimble Court f rom Natu res
Own Imagination. Hours will be: weekdays , 11-5 , Sat. 10-5 , and Sunday ,
noon to 5 , from the day after
Thanksgiving through Christmas Eve .
· I asked him how he got to be so
good at this substitute Santa business.
" Be yourself. Love kids . Never
promise anything. Have an answer for
everything. "
Say. That sounds just like Santa
Claus. HO HO HO!
Phil Walker is the Fort Collins native
whose daily histories of Northern
Colorado can be heard on the Eagle,
96.1 FM, and Tri-102.5 FM.
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By Crystelle Mayeda
Chocolate Kiss courtesy Fort Collins
Rocky Mounta in Chocolate Factory
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hocolate is one food that has almost universal appeal. We associate chocolate with fond memories-as a child, eating the ear off
a chocolate Easter bunny; sipping steaming hot chocolate after a
rough day of skiing; or biting into a freshly baked chocolate chip
cookie just out of the oven .
Chocolate's origins are traced back to the 1400's when Mayans and
Aztecs sipped a chocolate drink called "chocolatl." The drink was
made from the beans of the cacao tree and was believed to be a gift
from an ancient god. By the late 1800's, with the help of chocolate makers like Henry Maillard and Swiss Rodolphe Lindt, the popularity of
eating solid chocolate quickly grew.
The many faces of chocolate include milk chocolate, dark, semisweet, bittersweet, bitter and cocoa. Essential ingredients are chocolate liquor (roasted cacao nibs which are ground) and cocoa butter (fat
pressed from the liquor). Milk chocolate has at least 10% chocolate
liquor and 12% milk solids mixed with sugar, cocoa butter and
vanilla . Greg Weber , manage r of Rocky Mountain
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is a best seller because Americans want a sweet taste,
rather than a real chocolate flavor.
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cocoa butter and sugar. Semi-sweet,
which must have at least 35% chocolate liquor, is often used in fondue,
mousse, or in chocolate chip cookies. Bittersweet chocolate contains
50% chocolate liquor, and bitter
unsweetened chocolate ("baker's
chocolate") is simply a mass of hardened chocolate liquor. While bitter
chocolate contains the highest fat
content, cocoa has the least amount
of fat since it is made of pressed
chocolate liquor with the cocoa butter
extracted.
To true chocoholics, carob and
white chocolate are second cousins
at best. White chocolate is similar to
milk chocolate but contains no chocolate liquor. Carob is a brown powder
made from the fruit of a Mediterranean evergreen that is combined
with vegetable fat and sugar.
In specialty shops such as Godiva,
chocolate is usually much more
expensive than in grocery stores .
According to Lama Megilligan, manager of Fort Collins' Rocky Mountain
Chocolate Factory, good recipes ,
promotion and image play a role in
the premium price. She believes that
quality chocolate must start with "a
good cacao bean." The formula for
blending beans and time spent on
conching or flavor development are
also critical factors.
Chocolate should have an even ,
glossy surface and will snap when
broken, instead of splintering or folding. It should feel moist and smooth
in the mouth, not dry and gritty. In
Weber's opinion , the feel of smooth
chocolate against the palette and its
aroma are what make chocolate so
appealing .
No other food evokes so many
emotions. We give chocolate to others to show our love or thanks.
According to Megilligan, eating chocolate can help us out of a bad mood.
The word is often linked with terms
such as "sinful," "decadent," or "indulgent." Although we crave its rich,
creamy taste, some may have a lovehate relationship with this dessert. It
has been unfairly linked with causing
acne and dental cavities, and dieters
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These rich truffles make a wondert~l· Christmas
gift.
1-2/3 cups heavy cream
7 tablespoons margarine or unsalted butter
1 pound semisweet chocolate, cut or broken into
pieces
2 tablespoons Grand Marnier (or to taste)
Cocoa powder for dusting
Put cream and margarine into a saucepan. Let
margarine melt over medium heat. Then stirring all
the while, turn up the heat and let the cream just
come to a boil.
Off of the heat , add the chocolate to the
saucepan and stir until it is completely melted.
Continue stirring until the mixture thickens and
cools somewhat. Stir in the Grand Marnier, then
cover mixture and place in the refrigerator. Let the
mixture thicken for at least 2 hours but stir it 3 or 4
times as it cools and hardens.
To form the truffles , scoop up portions of the
chocolate with a spoon. Dust a surface thickly with
cocoa, then also with cocoa-dusted palms, roll the
chocolate portions between your hands to make
balls. Roll the balls in cocoa , refrigerate them
again immediately. Makes 50 balls.
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A creamy delight that tops off any special meal.
7 ounces Toblerone milk chocolate , broken into
small pieces (a triangular Swiss chocolate and
nougat bar)
6 tablespoons boiling water
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 egg whites
Pinch of salt
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Optional: additional Toblerone for shaving over
the top
Place the chocolate and boiling water in a
small, heavy saucepan over the lowest heat. Stir
occasionally with a small wire whisk until chocolate is melted. As soon as it is melted, remove
from heat and let it completely cool.
In a small bowl, whip the cream until it holds a
definite shape and set it aside. In a small bowl ,
beat egg whites with salt until they hold a soft
shape. Gradually add the sugar and continue to
beat until the mixture holds a firm shape but is not
stiff or dry. Meanwhile, chill the chocolate briefly in
the freezer, stirring occasionally. Don't let it start to
harden.
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In a medium-size bowl, fold the chocolate, beaten egg whites and whipped cream together only
until incorporated. Pour the mousse into four individual dessert bowls or wine glasses. Cover and
freeze for a few hours or a few days. Sprinkle the
top with curls of Toblerone chocolate made by
shaving it with a vegetable peeler. 4 portions.
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These lacy European cookies are delicate and
elegant.
1/4 pound (1 stick) margarine or sweet butter
2/3 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons milk
2 tablespoons honey
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 ounces (generous 1 cup) almonds, blanched or
unblanched, thinly sliced
4 ounces (3/4 cup) candied orange peel, diced
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sifted all-purpose flour
3 to 4 ounces semisweet chocolate
Preheat oven to 350 degrees . Line cookie
sheets with aluminum foil (make sure there are no
wrinkles in it). Place the margarine, sugar, milk
and honey in a 1-1 /2 quart saucepan over moderate heat. Stir occasionally until mixture comes to a
boil. Place a candy thermometer in the saucepan
and cook without stirring until the thermometer
registers 232 degrees. Immediately remove
saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla ,
almonds , orange peel , and flour . Place the
saucepan over low heat and stir occasionally.
Using a slightly rounded teaspoonful of the mixture for each cookie, place the mounds 3 to 4 inches apart on the cookie sheets. Bake two sheets at
a time for 10 to 12 minutes, reversing the sheets
top to bottom and front to back for even browning.
Bake until cookies are browned all over. Keep
cookies on the fofl until completely cool.
While cookies are cooling, break up or coarsely
chop the chocolate and place in a small double
boiler over hot water on low heat. Cover until partially melted . Uncover and stir until completely
melted and smooth. Remove the top of the double
boiler. Gently peel the foil away from the backs of
the cooled cookies . With a small, narrow metal
spatula spread a thin layer of the chocolate on the
bottom of a cookie, leaving a 1/2 inch uncovered
border. Cover the cookie with another one, placing
it so that both flat sides meet in the middle. Gently
press the two cookies together. Place on a tray
and refrigerate immediately. When chocolate has
set, wrap airtight in a container with plastic wrap or
wax paper between the layers. Refrigerate. Don't
unwrap until just before serving. Makes 24 cookie
sandwiches.
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Hot Fudge Sauce
5 tablespoons margarine
1/4 cup cocoa powder
2 squares unsweetened chocolate, chopped
2/3 cup evaporated skim milk
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"Chocolate speaks the language of the emotion."
Pinch salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Custard
2 cups heavy cream
2 cups low-fat milk
8 egg yolks
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 tablespoon margarine, chilled
Slices of chocolate sponge or pound cake
Creme de cacao
White wine
1 quart raspberries (fresh, if possible)
2/3 cup heavy cream, whipped stiff and
sweetened to taste
Sliced almonds, lightly toasted
To make the hot fudge sauce , in a small
saucepan, melt the margarine. Remove from heat,
add the cocoa, and whisk until smooth. Stir in the
chopped chocolate, sugar, and evaporated milk.
Bring sauce to a boil over medium heat, stirring all
the while. Remove from heat at once and stir in
salt. Cool briefly, then stir in vanilla . Thin with
water to a thick pouring consistency.
To make the custard, bring the cream, 1-1 /2
cups of the milk, and the sugar just to a scald. Stir
continuously. Remove from heat. Combine ·the
remaining 1/2 cup of milk with the egg yolks.
Slowly pour in the hot cream, stirring all the while.
Place the mixture over medium-low heat and stir
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continuously until the custard thickens. Do not
allow to approach a boil. Strain the custard
through a sieve, then stir in the vanilla. Rub the
lump of cold margarine over the surface of the
custard to form a protective barrier so the custard
will not form a skin. Allow to cool. When the custard reaches room temperature, cover and refrigerate until chilled. Stir the margarine into the custard before assembling the dessert.
To build the trifle, arrange a dense layer of cake
slices on the bottom of a large dessert bowl.
Sprinkle them generously with creme de cacao
and white wine. Drizzle on a third of the fudge
sauce. Add half the custard. Arrange another layer
of cake slices and sprinkle again with creme de
cacao and white wine. Drizzle on another third of
the sauce. Add slightly over half the berries in a
layer. Top with remaining custard. If there is room
in the dish, add another thin layer of cake slices
sprinkled with liquor. Swirl the whipped cream into
a mountain on top of the custard. Arrange the
remaining raspberries around the edge.
Put the whole dish in the refrigerator to chill.
Just before serving, top the cream mountain with
the sauce. Scatter on a handful of toasted
almonds. Serves 10.
Crystelle Mayeda, M.S., R.O., is an
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State University, Department of Food
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know a couple
dedicated to
building drea1ns,
continuing traditions
they believe in and
to giving 1nuch to
the co1nmunity in
which they live. For
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dedication to her
fa1niljr and friends,
her willingness to
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enriched those close
to her as well as
the community .
he holidays are an annual
festivity at the Sinnett family
with great fanfare. And what
makes this year's holiday so
very special is the upcoming
wedding of their son, Jeffrey.
Jeffrey and his future bride, Michelle
"Mick" will have the wedding reception held at his parent's home, beautifully decorated for the holidays and
completely lit by candlelight for this
special event.
Jeffrey Sinnett and future bride
Michelle Ritchie, are ready to
celebrate the holidays in Rosalie
and Dennis Sinnett's home.
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Dennis And Rosie recently built their grand home on
Cottonwood Drive bordering the Fort Collins Country Club
golf course. Dennis has an incredible enthusiasm for golfing and was instrumental in making sure the orientation of
the house captured as many vistas of the beautiful golf
course as possible. In fact, there are over five different
viewpoints of the golf course to enjoy from the various
extensions of the home.
Rosie has put her creative background and experience
to work in designing her home. Rosie says of the house,
"it is designed for exactly where I am in life .. ." This is a
time where there are no limits, and the home design is
illustrative of that philosophy. Rosie and Dennis included
the family in the thought processes, choices and decisions
in the home layout and finishes. They stretched for new
depths and strived for perfection in every detail. They
worked as a family, and as a team. And now as they
reflect on their accomplishment, they are enjoying the
benefits of the hard work they put into their home.
Every morning when Rosie wakes up , she walks
through the living room with its balconies and covered
cathedral ceilings and says to herself "what a wonderful
life I have!"
The home, although formal in architectural styling, radiates with love of family, of a love for beautiful textures and
classical styling. It was on a trip to Europe and, specifically, when in Monte Carlo that the grande scale of architecture captured Rosie's interest. However, when asked
which country is her favorite, France tops the list. It was
during that trip in 1980 that Rosie and Dennis started the
wheels turning about the kind of splendid home they
would someday have.
Dennis adds, "I enjoy history and the way buildings were
built." His input was not only in making sure every possible
view of the golf greens would be enjoyed, but that all family members would contribute to the home design. So he
had his son, Jeffrey, act as superintendent of this project,
built by Sinnett Builders.
Antiques are everywhere. There are balusters from an
old building in Central City. Shopping and antique stores
and searching through catalogs inspired the design creations. Dennis wanted cherry wood, so the family living
area and kitchen are of this rich, warm toned wood. Most
of the other living areas are cremes and white, creating a
feeling of formal elegance. Appointed well, there are features that are Rosie's favorite. She points out 17th century
bells bought in London while on a trip she took with her
sister.
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Classic elegance best describes
the foyer, main living room and adjacent dining area. The focus is on the
grand piano and chandelier centered
in this double high windowed room
with cathedral ceiling. The living
room more resembles a Great Hall
with its curved staircase and balconies on opposite walls to the second floor bedroom suites. The formal
dining area, mirrored wall to wall,
actually does reflect the sitting area
with its magnificent fireplace detailing.
The master bedroom continues the
theme with French Provincial flavor
in what will be fabrics of Victorian
lace, tuxedo strips and florals used at
the bed, window and sheered ceiling
treatment. Tassel and fringes will
detail the treatments. And yet to
Eve1y aspect, jro1n
built-in storage
closets to niches in hall
areas, de1nonstrates
an eye for detail.
arrive from London is a chandelier
that will be reflected in the mirrored
wall area above the fireplace. By the
way, the television is concealed
behind mirrored doors above the
mantel.
Their master bath is very elegant,
and features his and her walk-in
closets, with mirrored walls reflecting
the angular shaped room and
columns flanking the tub area.
Creme colored travertine and brass
scrolls mounted on mirrors add to the
elegance. Concealed storage
recessed behind mirrored doors is
not only functional, but allows more
visual spaciousness.
One of the design details that is
most attractive is the use of classic
moldings and corbels for the accents
in the kitchen and family room fireplace surround and mantel. Window
moldings and wood valances concealing the rollup shades continues
with this custom built-in feature that
gives the entire area a great look. In
cherry wood, this adds classic detailing against a contemporary backdrop
that works well! In fact, very well.
Every detail, from built-in storage
closets to niches in hall areas,
demonstrates an eye for detail.
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At Market Square • 3820 West 10th Street
Greeley, Colorado 80634
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Jeffrey speaks proudly of the house,
saying he wanted to use the spaces
much like the old houses did, utilizing
built-in cabinetry whenever possible.
"The more you put into it, the more
you get out of it." he said.
The spirit of Christmas is radiant at
the S innett home and their
Christmas traditions include the gingerbread houses , crepes on
Christmas morning which , says
Jeffrey , "is one of my favorites!"
Cutting of the annual 22 foot
Christmas tree and lighting the exterior of the house continues as some
of their special family traditions.
Rosie started her well-known
Gingerbread houses in 1971 when
walking into a friend 's house and
smelling something baking, causing
a jog in her memory of walking into
her Grandma's house as a young
girl. "Oh my, one of my favorite
memories growing up when I would
visit my grandparents in their log
home in southern Illinois was
smelling those molasses cookies
Grandma would bake in her wood
stove. My grandpa made molasses
and Grandma was always baking
molasses cookies. We'd eat them
smothered with butter ... my favorite
memory!" When Rosie asked what
her friend was baking, it was a
Gingerbread house ... and that started it all! It does make sense, that
her passion is so closely linked to
her roots of something so dear to
her heart.
The spirit of Christmas is family,
traditions and creating new ones as
their life moves on. The home is
adorned with wonderful photo journals of the family cutting their annual tree and making Gingerbread
houses. Soon, there will be photos
to enjoy of Jeffrey and Michelle's
wedding.
And now the Sinnetts have a home
that they have built with love as a
family for their family. Rosie admits
that the house works beautifully for
their lifestyle and family size now.
But as their needs change and their
children have their own homes, perhaps they won't need a home of this
size. But for now, the holidays are
here and there is much to do to create beautiful memories for tomorrow.
Jeanne Cloos is a free-lance writer,
and is a member of A.S.I.D and the
National Association of Real Estate
Editors.
Dr. Kent Obermann
Kent Obermann likes to "build people...
to help grow them to success."
By Sandra Cowan
ent Obermann , D.D.S. , M.S. ,
owner of W. Kent Obermann
Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, is a positive and generous contributor to helping children
in northern Colorado. His attitude
provides a ray of light to all kinds of children. He likes to "build people .. .to help
grow them to success. "
To build people and help them be successful , Kent puts in encouragement ,
love, devotion, and kindness to many children and their activities, particularly during
the holiday season Halloween ,
Thanksgiving and Christmas. The annual
Halloween alternative party attracts up to
2500 children. The cost to get in is a bag
of candy. The children have fun visiting
the different carnival booths and playing
the various games. Kent started the
Halloween party, after the Tylenol scare,
as an alternative safe place for kids to
have fun . The whole community gets
involved and his staff help him in the organization of the activities.
At Thanksgiving, Kent provides two or
three famil ies with Thanksgiving dinner
baskets. He and his staff put together
baskets of turkeys and the trimmings so
the parents and children can enjoy the
holiday with a good meal.
During the Christmas season , he provides gifts for abused children . A child's
name is placed on the Christmas tree in
his office, and patients and friends pick a
name from the tree and buy gifts for the
name they choose. "Some parents will
not just pick one name from the tree ,
they chose two or three names to buy
gifts for. Then some will go with me to
deliver and hand out the presents. These
parents are so cool. Their hearts are
where mine is- saying to their own kids
that they need to see the other side."
Kent Obermann , 41, was born and
raised in Burlington, Iowa. He graduated
from Eastern Iowa Community College ,
Northwest Missouri State, and University
of Iowa where he received his doctorate
degree in dentistry in 1980. He studied
during the day and worked in a factory at
night. He specialized in pediatric dentistry
at the University of Tennessee in 1982.
Kent first met Deb, his wife , at Camp
Mack, a college retreat in Indiana. They
were best of friends and after two years ,
Kent knew that Deb was the one for him.
They married in 1979 and
lived at the University of Iowa
while Kent finished school.
She worked as a nurse in the
recovery room. Kent graduated as the top student in the top program in pediatrics at the University of
Iowa, which meant he had his choice to
go anywhere he wanted in the United
States.
Despite the honor, doors did not open
for him in his profession . The assistant
department head at University of
Tennessee helped Kent in his search.
"Vance was the most Godly individual I
had ever met, someone a person would
want to emulate. Vance was a beam of
sunshine. He totally changed my life ...
from a negative way of looking at things to
a positive outlook on life. Until I had my
spiritual life in order, I was never 'totally'
successful. It was 'the way I conquered
that made the difference."
While looking through a trade journal
one day, Kent found an ad for a pediatric
dentistry position in Fort Collins. He
moved to Fort Collins in 1982, but much
to his dismay, the banks would not loan
him any money . With Kent 's fighting
enthusiastic spirit , he found a Denver
bank that would loan him the money, and
started his practice in Fort Collins . For
two years thereafter , he doubled the
practice every six months. Now, eleven
years later, he says that he has one of
the largest pediatric dentistry practices in
the state, and the best staff team that
anyone could ever want. "God has
always taken care of me."
"My job is not a job . I love what I do. I
like going to work." Kent's style of practice is high energy and having a good
relationship with the kids . "It's just zany
all the time . We're moon walking , squirting water, dancing, high fiving, singing,
and hugging all the time . It's just one big
family . With probably a third of my
patients, I'm their doctor but also a good
enough friend to just talk to about their
problems .. .whether it be about girl
scouts, or college kids getting their life
together. The reason my job is so good is
that I have a dedicated staff team who
care as much as I do about these kids."
Kent sponso rs the Wheel Chai r
Assisted 5K event in the Colorado Run
where handicapped kids who have cere-
STyLE
bra I
palsy or muscular
dystrophy are pushed by normal runners through the race. For the
winner, Kent buys accolades, such as
trophies, Michael Ricker's pewter medallions, or others . His philosophy goes
along with Zig Ziglar's belief that " if you
help enough people get what they want,
you will get what you want."
His hobbies are basketball, weight lifting, mountain and road biking . " My
biggest hobby is my kids ... spending
time with them and their activities. The
things that would keep me from working
out in the gym are soccer games and
dance classes, etc. for my own kids."
Kent feels that it is important to spend
special time to with each family member.
Their 11-year-old daughter, Mehgan , and
Kent rode on a 500-mile bike trip last
summer across Iowa in one week, sometimes riding as many as 87 miles in one
day. They started the jaunt on their tandem bike with the back tire in the
Missouri River and finished with the front
tire in the Mississippi River. Kent feels he
has been very blessed with his family ,
Deb, Mehgan, and Jordan, 9.
Not only does he help in the community,
but he sits on several professional boards,
serving as editor of the American
Academy of Dental Practice Administration , and on the committee for the practice
administration for the American Academy
of Pediatric Dentistry where he wrote the
guidelines for the management of children.
Kent attributes his growth from rags to
riches to his belief in God. He practices
Christian values in his daily professional
and personal living. Kent Obermann is an
ind ividual who has a warm heart and
deep compassion for kids and adults. By
sharing his gift of generosity , he has
touched many hearts and has made a difference in northern Colorado. Style
salutes you, Kent Obermann!
Sandra Cowan is a free lance writer living in Fort Collins and is a frequent contributor to Style Magazine.
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