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On the CoverGirls enjoy the LongmontIce Pavilion in 2008. Theice rink is scheduled toopen for the season onNov. 14.

Photo by Sherri O'Hara

Design by Trisha Allin

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8 | RECREATIONGear up for a game of paintball.

12 | LIFESTYLEAfternoon tea reflects an age-oldtradition.

16 | LIFESTYLECheese is a fun and tasty treat, andgreat for entertaining.

22 | DININGEnjoy fresh and original recipes fromCapers Italian Bistro.

26 | SPOTLIGHTArtist Don Faast puts paintbrush tothe can for Oskar Blues.

28 | OUTDOORSGear up for winter bicycling with allthe right equipment.

32 | HOT TIPSSix yoga moves help reduce stress.

34 | COMMUNITYLongmont Symphony Orchestragives back to the community.

40 | LIFESTYLERecycled trash turns into a winebottle treasure for local woman.

42 | HOME FRONTMake a memo board in a day.

44 | PETSProvide proper care for pets in thew i n t e r.

47 | FOODWhip up some cookies for every dietor taste bud.

53 | GARDENINGDon’t forget about your yard thisw i n t e r.

54 | RECREATIONIce Pavilion is ready for a season ofsliding across the ice.

58 | OUTLOOKA look at the Longmont EmergencyUnit, a police volunteer and theupcoming Kindness for Kids program.

59 | HOME FRONTFive items to accomplish at home.

62 | FAMILYDealing with toddlers going throughthe terribles 2s.

64 | FASHIONChoose a hairstyle that fits your face.

65 | ABOUT TOWN

70 | HEALTHPrepare yourself for the flu seasonwith all the proper remedies.

73 | HOT TIPSTips for buying a digital camera orvideo recorder.

76 | RECREATIONLocal parks, greenways and golfcourses add to life in Longmont.

83 | EVENTS

96 | FUN FOR ALL



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CONTRIBUTING WRITERSKimberly Crater and Daelena Tinnin

EDITOR’S NOTE

s a little girl, therewere many things Itook part in, includ-ing ballet lessons and

piano recitals. I couldn’t resistthe opportunity to dress up in abright pink tutu and spin across astage on my tip toes. Andalthough piano lessons meanthours teetering across the ivorykeys, there was somethingmagical about preparing apiece to perform at recital time.But what most little girls also loveduring their childhood is theopportunity to get all dolled upand take part in an afternoon tea party.

As a child, tea parties started with my sister and I pulling out all of thedress clothes. Fancy dresses, which were usually our mother’s old brides-maids dresses, provided the perfect start to our wardrobe makeover. Satinbelts and strings of pearls accessorized our ensemble, and strappyhigh heels clacked across the dining room floor as we made our way to themakeup room. Mom had set aside our own makeover bag, with which wecould make our cheeks rosy and lips bright red, while adding a dash of colorto our eyelids.

Once we were dressed for the party and topped off with a fancy hat, wehad to set up our small table for four. Dolls and furry animals filled the seats,complete in their own hats and attire. A tea set graced the table with sugarcubes in one bowl and milk in the other, adding the perfect compliment toour hot tea. Tasty snacks ranging from peanut butter crackers to petitepeanut butter and jelly sandwiches were piled high on a tray.

It was easy for my sister and me to talk to each other and enter a land ofimagination where my big brown bear with its neatly tied yellow ribbonaround its neck would share adventurous tales.

Although the idea of afternoon tea actually began in England, there is nodoubt that little girls believe the story begins around their small bedroom teatable with a sister, sometimes mommy and a sea of imaginary friends.

Today, tea time is not as common as centuries past, when guests filled theirafternoon “sinking feeling” with requested tea and cakes that would tidethem over until dinner. In this magazine, you’ll read all about afternoon teasand how they got started. But more importantly, you’ll read about how theystill happen right here in Longmont. There are those afternoon tea partiesthat bring out the little girls in all of us. And while we may not always dressthe part, a tea party brings us together for conversation among friends.

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Letting participants know that he has been hit, a young man walks to the end of the field to bereinstated into the game. Above: Dodging paintballs and running for cover, participants at BlitzPaintball enjoy a day out.

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Ready ... Set...Paintball!

BY KIMBERLY CRATER

PHOTOS BY JILL P. MOTT

Dust and dirt covered barricadesand bunkers surround a beat-uphelicopter with a damaged metalframe and a worn-down school bus.But what looks like a war zone isactually the recreational paintballfield at Blitz Paintball in Dacono.

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Paintball is becoming a popular pastime for manypeople. “They don’t realize how much fun it is,” saysChaz Washburn, assistant manager at Blitz, of manyfirst-time paintballers.

During the winter months though, some people shyaway from paintball fields, like Blitz, which is openthroughout the winter. Despite the cooler temperatures,many people enjoy playing in the winter snow becausethere are less people and the snow makes it morere a l i s t i c .

However, before heading out for a game, get theproper gear. It is advised to wear loose-fitting clothinglike old baggy jeans, a sweatshirt or long-sleevedT-shirt to minimize the number of bruises and weltsfrom the paintballs. “Having any skin contact tends tobe really painful,” Washburn says.

For first-time players, the sting of the paintball mightnot be as bad as the dent in their wallet if they decide topurchase their own equipment. The marker, also calleda paintball gun, is one of the most expensive up-frontpurchases. Lower end models go for about $100, buthigher end models can go for several hundred dollars.Overall, the most expensive part of paintball isconstantly buying the paint, which is biodegradableand washes off of skin, clothing and hair.

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Let’s start with me, the gal on the right. Fourteen years ago when I was a freshman in college taking pre-med courses, I developed allergieswhich led to chronic sinus infections. My medical doctor had me on some really powerful drugs, but nothing was helping! The infections kept getting stronger and stronger and so did the doses of antibiotics. I was so sick for so long that my parents decided to take me out of school so I could focus on getting healthy.

A friend of mine convinced me to give chiropractic a try, but I just didn’t believe in it! Out of desperation, I went to see him. The chiroprac-tor did an exam, took some fi lms, and then “adjusted” my spine. The adjustment didn’t hurt, it actually felt good. I fi nally got relief from the terrible pressure in my sinuses! It worked so well that I have never had another sinus infection in over 12 years…and I went to chiropractic college instead of medical school, as I had planned.

Madi, the little girl in the middle of the photo, used to be plagued with ear infections. Her mom Tara, the gal on the left, was constantly taking her to the pediatrician for the fi rst 6 months of her life. After I started to adjust Madi, the ear infections started to subside, and now, years later, she has never had another ear infection. She is a happy, healthy, lively toddler now, not a sickly little girl.

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To protect against major injuries, the most important thingfor any paintballer is a facemask. At Blitz, any player caughtnot wearing a facemask will be kicked off the playing fieldsfor at least 24 hours. “The mask safety is for their ownp ro t e c t i o n , ” Washburn says.

Safety basics, including wearing a facemask at all timesare covered in a mandatory safety course at Blitz. All playersmust take the 15-minute course once a year.

Blitz has several different fields, including a largerecreational field and smaller fields used for tournamentplay. The recreational field is covered in used paintballshells and wooden bunkers. Washburn says many peopleprefer playing in the recreational field because it feels morelike a combat scenario, with an old helicopter in one cornerlittered with paintball damage.

The three tournament-style fields have blue and redinflatable bunkers. Some people like these fields becausethey are divided into two sides that mirror each other. Onceplayers cross the center line, they know exactly what theplaying field looks like.

On Sundays, teams can practice for the tournamentsthat Blitz hosts once a month. The teams are made up ofthree or five people who must sign up in advance tocompete.

Most games at Blitz only last for 10 minutes, but formany first-time paintballers, even the short games can beexhausting. “People don’t expect how much exercise there isgoing through it,” Washburn says.

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Referee David"Ginger" Coxgives instructionto participants.The refereehelps providesafety, as wellas give outgame scenariosfor participantsto follow. Right:Participantsdodgepaintballs.

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Lucie Dolenc is all dressed up for tea atthe Thompson House Inn and Tea Room.Above left: The Thompson House Innand Tea Room serves English-style teawith delicate China, cakes and lace. Teaat the Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse offerstea-goers a unique internationalexperience through paintings, carvedplaster panels, hand carved columns,carved and painted ceiling, exterior tilepanels and the Fountain of the SevenBeauties.

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A Tea TraditionBY SUMMER STAIR

PHOTOS BY PAUL LITMAN

he term “afternoon tea” conjures upimages of upper class women inpetticoats and fancy hats daintily

sipping tea, while gossiping amongfriends. While these images represent thebeginning of tea as we know it, the idea ofhaving tea today is about slowing downand enjoying life with family and friends.

“Tea is peaceful, relaxing and soothing,”says Cee Dolenc, innkeeper at theThompson House Inn and Tea Room inLongmont. “It offers a little respite fromthe hectic in today’s world.”

The tradition of tea infusion wasaccidental and originated in China morethan 5,000 years ago. According to legend,servants to the Emperor of China ShenNung were boiling water to drink whendried leaves from a nearby bush fell intothe water making a brown, pleasant-smelling liquid. The Emperor, a scientist inhis own right, decided to taste the drinkand found it extremely refreshing,therefore creating tea as a drink.

Tea consumption spread throughoutChina, eventually making its way to Japanand Europe. But it was in England, wherethe idea of afternoon tea similar to whatpeople enjoy today, began. This elegantritual is credited to Anna, the SeventhDuchess of Bedford. As was customaryduring the late 1700s and early 1800s, theBritish would eat a large breakfast, some-times a tiny lunch and a substantial dinneraround 8 p.m. The Duchess described a

“sinking feeling” during the afternoon, andbegan to request tea and cakes in her roomto tide her over. Soon, she began invitingfriends to share the ritual with her and itquickly became a fashionable, treasuredcustom.

The menu for these fashionable gather-ings included small cakes, bread and buttersandwiches, assorted sweets and, ofcourse, tea. While the idea of having teacentered around the aristocrats, it eventual-ly spread to the middle and lower classes.

At this time there became two distinctforms of tea: high and low tea. Low tea wasserved in the low part of the afternoon inaristocratic homes and featured tidbits, andemphasized presentation and conversa-tion. On the other hand, high tea was thehigh or main meal of the day for the mid-dle and lower classes. It consisted of a fulldinner and was often made up of itemssuch as roast beef, mashed potatoes, peasand tea.

Today, tea-goers can have tea served atany time of the day they desire. And as faras the treats it is served with, it depends onwhat culture or tradition one is having teain, says Sara Martinelli, owner of the Boul-der Dushanbe Teahouse. Most tea-goersare most familiar with the English traditionof afternoon tea, where tea is accompaniedby small delicately flavored sandwiches,savory tidbits and tiny cakes. Martinellipoints out that in China tea is often served

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A typical English tea setting.

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with nuts or small dim sum and in Japan tea is sipped withsmall candies made from a type of bean paste.

Tea also stays true to its roots as a social drink. Dolencsays she often hears from customers that some of their bestmemories were made in her tea room, whether it was anintimate meeting for two over tea, or a large group of womencelebrating a birthday or engagement among family andfriends. “It’s a tradition along with the comforts of tea,”Dolenc says. “It can be a lasting memory. Just comingtogether is a very civilized thing to do.”

As the cold weather approaches, not only does the warmthof tea become more appealing, but it also offers immunityboasters. Martinelli says traditional teas like Camellia sinensisand other botanical herbs can strengthen the immune system.“Traditional tea has been shown to have a multitude of healthbenefits, including increased antioxidants,” she says.

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hile not all cheese comes as anindividual plastic-wrapped single,there is something about the taste

of cheese that makes people come back formore. But besides the yellow and white flatcheese found in major grocery stores, thereis a world of artisan and farmstead cheesesthat open your palette to new tastes andexperiences.

In the cheese world, artisan meanshandmade and farmstead means the milkand cheese come from the same farm. Butwhat some people may not realize is there ismore to cheese than cow’s milk, includinggoat, sheep and buffalo milk cheeses thatprovide a creamy, yet unique flavor fordiscriminating tastes.

Here in Longmont, people can take aworld tour at Cheese Importers. One stepinto their walk-in cheese cooler winds youthrough tastes of Europe and farmsteads ofAmerica. Fresh mozzarellas from Italy pairnicely with fresh fruits, dried figs and dates,while Raclette cheese from Switzerlandoffers a pungent, soft, creamy variety withan intense flavor. For those who like a hard,

aged cheese, a goat Gouda from Coloradogives a crunchy, grainy texture with anintense flavor. And for a firm cheese, try aManchego from Spain, which is a sheep milkcheese that adds a sharp, dense taste whenserved over pasta or by itself.

“It’s such an artistic expression to workand serve cheese. I describe it as simple, butbeautiful,” says Clara White, owner ofCheese Importers with her brother, Samm.

Clara and Samm are the children of Lymanand Linda White, who started the business in1976 in the old Cunner’s Canery on ThirdAvenue. With their prior experience workingin the natural food industry, they discoveredpeople’s appreciation for specialty foods.And while cheese was more than 90 percentprocessed during those days, the Whites hada vision for hand selecting and deliveringnatural and imported cheese to shops, cafesand co-ops along the Front Range.

They also set out to promote local cheesemakers, including Haystack Mountain GoatDairy in Longmont and MouCo CheeseCompany in Fort Collins.

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“It’s such an artisticexpression to work andserve cheese. I describe itas simple, but beautiful.”

Clara White



Check it OutPurchase Haystack MountainGoat Dairy cheese at 1121Colorado Ave. in Longmont.w w w. h a y s t a c k g o a t c h e e s e . c o m .

Top, going clockwise: Maria Lopez prepares logs of fresh chevre for packaging. Wendy Freund loads rawmilk curds into molds with a synthetic mesh, which will help drain excess liquid (whey), which will thenbe pressed and dried, before heading to the aging cooler. Haystack chevre cheese. Heidi Lewis neatlywraps aged Haystack Peak cheese.

Boulder County’s Cheese Maker

Haystack Mountain Goat DairyIn 1989, Jim Schott left his job as an

educator, moved his wife, Arlene, andyoungest daughter, Katherine, to afarm in Niwot where he herded sheep,ran a dairy and made cheese. Notonly did they like goat cheese, butthey loved the animals. As plans weregetting off the ground, Arlene died ofovarian cancer. Their oldest daughter,Gretchen, left her job and joined herdad as a business partner.

By 1992, Haystack Mountain GoatDairy made its first batch of freshchevre. Gretchen used her salesexperience to put Haystack’s cheesein stores and restaurants throughoutthe Front Range. They offered tours ofthe farm, providing education aboutthe goats and the cheese-makingp ro c e s s .

The business continued to grow, andin 2004 they modified a building onColorado Avenue in Longmont forcheese production. However, by thefall of 2008, the Niwot goat farm was inneed of new equipment and anexpansion to keep up with production.The farm closed, and Haystack turnedto local dairies for milk.

Chuck Hellmer, acting president andgeneral manager, says the businesscontinues to grow and will be lookingat expansion in the coming years. Theyare also looking to partner with localgoat farms to again offer tours to keepSchott’s idea of education going.

As for the process of making goatcheese, Hellmer says, “We ’re at themercy of the milk. During our highproduction months of June throughAugust, we’re filled to capacity.”

Haystack Mountain Goat Dairymakes two main types of cheese:lactic, which is fresh, and rannet,which is aged. It makes three raw milkcheeses and a variety of fresh cheeses– from plain and flavored Chevre logsto soft-ripened bloomy rind cheeses.But what is it about goat cheese that isdifferent? Although the process is thesame, Hellmer says goat cheese ismore complex, with a citrusy taste, notas much fat, and it’s usually more boldand flavorful than cow or sheep milkcheese.

Goat cheese is a healthier versionbecause it has less fat and better fats,making it easier for digestion in manypeople. Haystack’s goat cheese isalso natural, with no additives orgrowth hormones used.

Haystack is always inventing newrecipes, such as its new 2009 tastes:

Chili Jack – green chilies mixed intoaged goat milk cheese – andCamembert – a combination of lacticand rennet cheeses that forms like agel. It’s also created two new logcheeses: Dill and Garlic log and GreenChili log. Haystack also continues towin awards from the AmericanCheese Society, this year sweepingtwo first-place awards for its HaystackPeak and Feta, and two third-placeawards for the Dill and Garlic log, andRed Cloud.



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Check it OutGo online to www.longmontmagazine.com for an audio slide showfrom Cheese Importers. Also stop by Cheese Importers at 33 S. PrattParkway in Longmont, call 303-772-9599 or visit www.cheeseimporters.com. Be sure to watch next spring for Cheese Importers’second location to open at Plaza Lafayette, one block east of Colo.Highway 287 on South Boulder Road.

While the wholesale business started slow, it wasn’t longbefore customers found out about its quality products andasked for a retail store. By the late 1980s, Cheese Importersmoved to its current location on Pratt Parkway, where itcontinued to sell to more than 400 of Colorado’s Front Rangerestaurants, grocers, co-ops and buying clubs. The newlocation also allowed for its retail business to thrive,offering other specialty foods and products such as oils,spices, olives, nuts, housewares, linens and gift baskets.

Today, specialty foods, especially cheese, are not just aningredient on a recipe card. People like to savor the taste andexperience that cheese brings to them. “It’s an appreciation ofa great food,” Clara says. “We all really enjoy pleasure in ourlives, and taking the time to enjoy such things allows you toslow down and savor the moment.”

The progression of enjoying cheese, wine and specialtyfoods has migrated for centuries from Europe, where it isa part of everyday life. The desire to enjoy different foodsand tastes is people’s wish for satisfying experiences in life.A perfect complement, the flavors of cheese and winecombine beautifully. However, it’s not something just for a

special occasion.“There is nothing wrong by enjoying it at any time,” says

Clara, adding that people will soon learn where the cheesecomes from, how it’s made, the story behind it and whatimpacts various flavor.

But knowing which cheese is right can be a little daunting ina cooler with more than 500 cheeses. Experts at CheeseImporters love to give people tips on finding the perfectcheese for their tastes. And while some of the experimentingwill have to be left to the taste test, “you can almost never gowrong with cheese,” Clara says. Once people find their tastesand perfect cheese and wine combinations, the entertaining isendless and taste buds can be dazzled and senses delighted.

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Check it OutFor more information aboutCapers Italian Bistro and Tap,visit www.caperslongmont.com.

hen Kevin Metivier, owner andchef at Capers Italian Bistro andTap in Longmont, decided to

open the Saturday after Christmas in 2008,he had a plan in mind. “We wanted to beready when they arrived.” That “after theholiday lull” readiness helped Capersenjoy a better winter and spring receptionthan expected with some guests comingthe same night, every week. Some evenwalked in saying they could smell thegarlic.

Diners can expect fresh herbs andspices, sauces made-to-order and nightlyspecials, something Metivier says sepa-rates Capers from the chain restaurants.Some of the menu’s best sellers are thecalzones, mussels provencal, stuffedmushrooms and spaghetti, as well ashomemade marinara and meatballs overspaghetti.

Being in a neighborhood communityhas also helped Capers’ take-out options,especially in the summertime when

Caper’s crabcakes are made with lump crap meat, tossed withseasonal vegetables, baked and then finished with a mustardcream sauce.

W customers can walk over, pick up a pizzaand walk home. Customers can also enjoytwo specials per night – one seafood andone beef or lamb, created by Metivier.

Learning to cook at age 13, Metivier has30 plus years experience in and out of thekitchen. “I’ve never really had a recipe thatI’ve followed in cooking,” he says. “I’ve justcreated on what I’ve learned from others, inthe sense of a typical, classic dish like VealMarsala and add a little spin to it.”

Capers is a family-owned andoperated restaurant with Kevin’s brother,Roger, the general manager, and Kevin’sdaughter as a part-time hostess.

Whether it’s date night or family night,Capers can fit the occasion. “You can getout of here for 8 bucks or you can spendthe night and really make an evening ofit,” Metivier says. ”It’s an upscale menu ina moderate setting.”

The main dining room features threelarge ceiling fans, grand archways, a winedisplay and cozy booths in the centeraisle. For a more intimate dining experi-ence, customers can reserve the VintageRoom, which seats 35 to 40 people, forspecial occasions and parties or the Chef’sTable – a small round table just off thekitchen that seats eight people. Musiclovers also have a place with live jazz be-ing featured Wednesday, Friday and Sat-urday nights, in the bar and lounge area.

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Owner and Executive Chef Monica was educated at the Salzburg Hotel School in Austria and trained with renown Chefs in Vienna, Krems, and Retz. Today, Monica uses her training and artistic talent to combine old recipes with new fl avors and ingredients to give her guests a truly outstanding culinary experience. Monica’s sister and managing partner, Judy, has created a new Bistro Menu, which starts at $8.95 and offers some great dishes. The new wine list offers ex-cellent wines for reasonable prices. And, bi monthly chef specials of-fer variety. As the Praha begins its 32nd year of existence, they thank their valued customers.

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Appetizers

Organic Toohey Farm Arugula Salad .......................$8.95Served with an orange muskat hazelnut dressing, Toohey tomatoes and shaved parmesan.Praha Mix and Match ...........................................$13.95Order either a full order or two mix two of:• Mushroom caps stuffed with a shrimp and crabmeat fi lling topped with fresh asiago cheese broiled and served with a delicate fresh basil sauce. • Escargot, tender snails served with our own delightful fresh herb garlic butter and topped with puff pastry.• Oysters Rockefeller on the half shell fi lled with a creamy spinach and cheese stuffi ng. Chef M’s Duck Wings ............................................$9.95Duck wings served with a warm zesty cranberry sauce.

Soup & Salads

Soup du Jour ........................................with entree $4.95House salad with house dressing ........ with entree $4.25Spring Mix Salad.......................................with entree $5With Gorgonzola crumbles served with craisins, candied wal-nuts, red onions and Chef M’s own orange muskat vinaigrette, made with handcrafted hazelnut oil from the Loire Valley.Mixed Greens ...........................................with entree $5With Kalamata olives, feta cheese, tomato and red onions. Served with house dressing.

Bistro Specials

Kaz Spaetzle ............................................................$8.95Spaetzle sauteed with onions, bacon, mushrooms and parme-san cheese. (May be ordered without bacon.)Chois de maison ...................................................$16.95Succulent boneless porkchop marinated in Dijon mustard, and caraway seed sauteed and served with potato Lyonnaise and red cabbage. Praha Angus Beef Burger ........................................$9.95Beef patty topped with prosciutto and gorgonzola cheese. Served on a Kaiser roll with lettuce, tomato, garnish and fries.Schnitzel Strips .......................................................$8.95Pork scnitzel strips served with honey mustard and fries.Grilled Chicken Breast .........................................$13.50Topped with asparagus, ham and cheese. Served with spaetzle and vegetables. Wild Pacifi c Salmon ..............................................$18.99Pan-seared salmon topped with herb marinade, served with Tuscan orzo and fresh vegetables.

Three Cheese Polenta with Smoked Chicken and Mushrooms ....................................................$19.95

Vegetarian Entree

Sauteed Gnocchi ..................................................$19.95Served with a creamy mushroom basil sauce.

Traditional Entrees

San Francisco Delight ...........................................$22.99Succulent chicken breast stuffed with baby shrimp and crab-meat wrapped in puff pastry and served with a fresh basil sauce and seasonal vegetables.Martini Filet Mignon ............................................$24.95Petite beef tenderloin marinated in a Vodka Martini with fresh ginger, basil and garlic. Served with seasonal vegetables and potatoes Lyonnaise. Roast Duck Czech Style .......................................$27.50Young duckling roasted to a golden brown. Served with Czech bread and dumplings and sweet sour cabbage. Svickova .....................................................................$24Sauerbraten Czech style. Choice beef steeped in a savory marinade for several days then roasted to fork tenderness and served with Czech dumplings and a sweet sour wine sauce. Rahmschnitzel ....................................veal $28, pork $22Thinly sliced veal or pork sauteed and topped with fresh mush-rooms and a delicate Noilly Prat sauce. Served with spaetzel and seasonal vegetables.Weinerschnitzel ..................................veal $26, $22 porkA Viennese favorite. Tender breaded cutlet of veal or pork. Served golden brown with potatoes Lyonnaise and medley of seasonal vegetables.Pepper Steak “Galleria” .........................................$29.95A tender choice of beef tenderloin broiled to your taste, topped with a delicate creamy green peppercorn cognac sauce. Served with potatoes Lyonnaise and seasonal vegetables.Grinzinger Heurige Platte .....................................$29.95Combination of smoked pork chop with bratwurst and knackwurst. Served with homestyle sauerkraut and potatoes Lyonnaise.Praha Haus Special ....................................................$37This gourmet plate includes our Roast Duck, Rahmschnitzel and Wiernerschnitzel. Served with sweet sour red cabbage, seasonal vegetables, Czech dumplings and potatoes Lyonnaise.Hungarian Pork Gulasch .......................................$11.75Traditional dish served with spaetzle.

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SPOTLIGHT

Artist Don Faast painted the Oskar Blues beer can at Oskar Blues Home Made Liquids & Solids in Longmont. (Richard M. Hackett)

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Graphic Artist Don Faast loves paint and whatit can do. His paintbrush recently made its strokein Longmont when he turned the well-knownsilo on the corner of Ken Pratt Boulevard andHover Street into an Oskar Blues beer can. Thefinished product definitely makes a statementand showcases Faast’s meticulous work toanyone entering Longmont.

– SUMMER STAIR

Q: Do you always do big art?A: Painting the silo was unusual. Most of my

45-year career has been painting fluorescentwindow signs that are promotional or murals.The silo was a 40-foot mural, and the first silo I’veever had to do.

Q: What did you think when you were offered thechance to paint a silo into a beer can?

A: The first thing I thought was, “Not an easytask.” But I was up for the challenge. I’m a dyingbreed, not many people can do old-fashionedhand-painted signs anymore and I knew I coulddo this. What made it hard was that it is round,has rough siding and is cut into 10-by-15 inchtiles because of the grout and metal rings. Ithad to be perfect and was a meticulously ren-dered type of sign and it was very methodical.I’m a born artist – painting has been in me sincebirth and I loved doing it. It was a lot of fun.

Q: What has been your favorite project, besides theOskar Blues beer can, you have worked on and why?

A: The job I enjoyed the most was painting adouble-sided billboard in Durango. It was dur-ing the summertime, the weather was perfect,it was next to the railroad, I loved the nostalgicdesign of the art I was painting, the sound ofthe train and the people were great. Every-thing was just perfect. It was like being in apainting.

Q: Besides art what else do you like to do?A: I am a fine artist and do acrylic paintings.

My style is abstract expressionism. I am veryimpulsive and do them in one or two days. Fineart is my passion. I love paint and color andwhat it does. When I look through my eyes, Isee paintings.

Q: Tell me what the best part of your job is?A: Painting. The paint itself. Just dragging the

paint across the surface.

Q: What is your favorite part about your finishedOskar Blues beer can?

A: The fact that it does what Dale, the ownerof Oskar Blues, wants. It’s impossible to ignore.What I like is you can’t miss it and that’s whatDale wanted. What I did on the silo is for hime n t i re l y .



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eing physically fit, protectingthe environment and savingmoney go hand-in-hand as

some begin to leave the car at homeand break out the bike for dailycommutes. But with Colorado’stemperamental weather, wintercycling can be a formidable challenge.

As the weather gets colder, it ispossible for cyclists to keep bikingthroughout the winter, with only afew adjustments to fair-weathercycling routines.

“Being properly clothed is definite-ly the most important part of beingcomfortable in the winter,” says RobLove, owner of Blue Sky Cycles inLongmont. “It is all about layering.”

The base layer for any foul-weathercyclist should keep moisture awayfrom the body, like something madefrom fast-wicking fabric. Unlikecotton or other fabrics that hold ontomoisture, a fast-wicking fabric helpskeep winter cyclists dry. The secondlayer should provide some insulationto keep riders warm as temperaturesdrop. If the temperatures increaseduring the day, the second layer canbe taken off to keep riders from over-

heating. A windproof shell for an out-er layer helps protect against winterweather, like high winds or snow.

No matter the temperature, it isimportant to pay attention to yourbicycle. Love, whose shop handselects the merchandise to ensure itall works well in the Coloradoweather, says there are usuallywarning signs before somethingbreaks and goes wrong. “Thingsdon’t just spontaneously explode.”

It is important to remember totake the proper precautions beforeheading out in the winter because theweather will take a larger toll on thebicycle itself.

“The main thing you want to do iswinterize your drive chain,” Lovesays. Using a thicker lubricant cankeep a drive chain running smoothlythroughout the winter. Also,changing the cable housings in thefall and spring keeps a bicycle in peakcondition.

The most vulnerable parts of a bikeduring any season are the tires andtubes, so it is important to keep themin good condition. Tires and tubesgenerally need the most repair

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Inspired by the simple elegance of its namesake ingredient, Arugula Bar e Ristorante offers an exquisite, uncomplicated and natural Ital-ian dining experience. Recently opened in 2009, the renovated space is a balance of modern and traditional creating a warm environment which translates directly to the menu. Using Italy’s varied cuisines as inspiration, Chef/Proprietor Alec Schuler creates dishes true to the Italian classics, yet modern. Extensive daily specials focus on season-al, local ingredients and Monterey Bay Aquarium approved seafood.

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Appetizers & SoupGorgonzola Hazel Dell Mushrooms ............................$8Calamari Steak Scampi ...............................................$8Lightly fl oured calamari steak sauteed with garlic, lemon, but-ter and Pinot Grigio.House Made Vin Santo Pate .......................................$7Tuscan-style chicken liver pate fi nished with Vin Santo wine.Seared Polenta and Lamb .........................................$10Tri-colored pepper and pecorino polenta topped with braised Colorado Lamb and vegetable root.Tomato - Fennel Bisque ..............................................$5

SaladsHouse Salad ................................................................$5Mixed fi eld greens with balsamic vinaigrette and marinated roma tomatoes.Arugula Salad ..............................................................$9Lemon and olive dressed with caramelized onions, roasted tomatoes and shaved pecorino.Fennel Salad ...............................................................$9Shaved fennel dressed with lemon and olive oil with ornage segments, mint, pine nuts and Grana Padano.Endive Salad ...............................................................$8Belgian endive tossed with sherry vinaigrette with walnuts, gorgonzola and fresh herbs.

Cheese & Cured MeatCheeses: Grana Padano, Locatelli Pecorino, Val D’Aosta Fontina, Taleggio and Gorgonzola Dolce, Manchego ....................................................... $3 one, $8 three, $15 sixYour choice of cheese accompanied with nuts and fruit.Meats: Prosciutto Di Parma, Recla Speck, Friuli Sweet Sopressata, Dry Cured Hot Coppa and Bernina Bresaola ...................$4 one, $11 three, $17 fi veYour choice of meat accompanied with arugula and pickled vegetable.

Pasta/Gnocchi/Risotto (half portions available) Squash & Apple Penne .............................................$16Local winter squash, apple, walnuts, honey, fresh rosemary and Fontina cheese.Pear & Gorgonzola Gnocchi ......................................$15House made gnocchi with caramelized pear, hazelnuts, parsley, gorgonzola and a touch of cream.Vodka Shrimp Gnocchi .............................................$19House made gnocchi in pink tomato sauce with fresh herbs, sweet peppers, crushed red pepper and wild seared shrimp.

Lemon & Garlic Shrimp Orecchiette ........................$18Extra virgin olive oil poached shrimp with garlic, lemon zest, capers and oven-dried tomatoes.Squash & Chicken Risotto ........................................$17Carnaroli rice risotto with roasted chicken, local winter squash, fresh sage, sweet peas, Grana Padano cheese and a hint of nutmeg.Orechiette Bison Bolognese ......................................$17Classic sauce using Bison meat and a little pork topped with shaved Grana Padano.Sausage & Goat Cheese Penne ................................$17Italian Sausage, caramelized onions, diced tomato with fresh sage and goat cheese.

Main Courses(includes one side)

Vegetarian or Vegan Platter ........................................$19You’ll get the best of everything the Chef has and it changes every day!Grilled Rainbow Trout .............................................$19Grilled white Idaho trout fi llets with house preserved lemon, sun-dried tomato and caper white wine sauce.Balsamic & Strawberry Seared Scallops ....................$22Seared sea scallops with a balsamic reduction pan sauce and strawberry risotto (does not include a side).Garlic Roasted Bone-in Chicken Breast ...................$18“Petaluma” bone-in breast with whole garlic cloves and fresh rosemary.“Long Family Farm” Pork Tenderloin ........................$20Black pepper rubbed local pork tenderloin grilled whole with apple, oregano and grappa sauce.Colorado Lamb Sirloin ..............................................$21Lamb sirloin pieces stewed in Chianti with mirepoix vegeta-bles, aromatic herbs and spices.All Natural Hanger Steak ..........................................$19Grilled Hanger steak with a Marsala shallot sauce and topped with Gorgonzola Dolce.

Sides(One side included with each entree)

Vegetable of the Day, Potatoes of the Day, French Green Lentils, White Beans with Molinari Pancetta, Seared Polenta, Parmesan Risotto, Greens Beans and ParmesanRoasted Carrots and CapersAdditional side .......................................................$3.50Individually .................................................................$5

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Stress is everywhere; at home, work,even spare time is bogged down with aworry of things to come. What if reliefwas only a matter of minutes away?Ashley Grace, owner and founder ofWhite Stone Yoga and Wellness inLongmont, talked about the benefits ofyoga for de-stressing and outlined sixeasy yoga moves that allow the body tode-stress and relax in minutes.

Many refer to yoga as a noun,however, yoga is a sanskrit verb thatmeans to yoke or bind together; tounite. “Yoga is really a lifestyle; a bodymind and spirit practice of life,” Gracesays. The asanas or poses are meant foruniting with one’s true, highest self.

Yoga has roots in India several thou-sand years old and although yoga itselfis not religious, it does have a relation-ship with Hinduism and Buddhism.Although the popular forms of yogaare workout based, yogis, practitionersof yoga, originally started doing theposes to help them with meditation.“The original intention was to quiet themind,” Grace says. “It’s about findingyourself, not changing yourself.”

Remember to make yourself feelsafe. Turn on some calming music, ifneeded, keep breathing deeply anddon’t lock the knees. Also, the follow-ing moves work in a sequence, so feelfree to try them in order.

These moves are really about quality,not quantity. Do these moves until youfeel you have surrendered to that pose.If you don’t have a lot of time, do fiveslow breathes for each pose. If youhave more time, try 10 slow breathesfor each pose and 10 minutes in theSavasana.

Check it OutInterested in learning more?• White Stone Yoga and Wellness, 442 Main St., Longmont,303-884-4873• Ed & Ruth Lehman YMCA, 950 Lashley St., Longmont,303-776-0370• Longmont Recreation Center, 310 Quail Road, Longmont,303-474-9000

• Solar Yoga, 645 Tenacity Drive, Longmont, 303-485-0490

• “Essential Yoga” by Olivia H.Miller and Nicole Kaufman, 2004

• “Meditations from the Mat” by Rolf Gates and Katrina Kenison, 2002

• “365 Yoga” by Julie Rappaport, 2004

• “Yoga for Stress Relief: A Simple and Unique Three-Month Programfor De-Stressing and Stress Prevention” by Swami Shivapremanada,1998

6Yoga Moves toReduce Stress



1. Adho Mukha Svanasana or ModifiedDownward Facing Dog

Step 3 to 4 feet away from the wall.Place the feet a little wider than hipwidth apart and keep the knees soft.Lean forward, put your palms on thewall shoulder length apart and keep thefingers spread wide. Take your headdown between your arms, push into thewall and tilt the tail bone up toward theceiling like a dog stretching.

2. Tadasana or Mountain PoseCome to an upright stand with your

back to the wall. Place the feet hip widthapart, keep the toes straight and theknees soft. Pull the low muscles of theabdomen in and, if you need to, shakethe stress out of your hands for morerelaxation and close your eyes.

3. Uttanasana or Forward FoldFrom the Tadasana, fold your body

down, take the head lower than theheart and let your arms fall to theground. If that’s uncomfortable, foldyour arms and rock gently from side toside.

4. Bhaktasana or Devotional PoseFrom the Uttanasana, gently come

down to an all-fours position on theground, hands and knees position, andplace the big toes together and kneesout wide to what feels comfortable asyou bring the bottom toward the heels.Then rest your forehead down on thefloor with arms overstretched, palmsdown and fingers spread wide. Formore comfort, support your foreheadwith hands or arms.

5. Apanasana or Double Wind RelieverFrom the Bhaktasana, come down to

your back and pull the knees into yourb e l l y.

6. Savasana or Corpse PoseFrom the Apanasana, place a pillow

or a blanket under your knees and lieflat with your hands at your hips. Keepthe elbows wide and the big toestogether, then let the feet go limp, relaxthe legs and release your arms withpalms facing upward.

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Under the direction of Dr. RobertOlson, the Longmont SymphonyOrchestra rehearses at Vance BrandCivic Auditorium. There are 65members to the symphony, mostlyvolunteers who give their time toplay music and give back to thec o m m u n i t y.

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Enriching LivesLongmont Symphony Orchestra gives backto the community through music and time

BY KRISTI RITTER


Notes on a page are more than inkaligned in a melodic order. While oneinstrument may play the notes in the samemanner as the next, there is an emotion andpassion that comes from those notes whenthey come to life. Through a conductor’svision for the music, the notes turn intomore than just a melody. Instead, they tell astory all their own.

Longmont Symphony Orchestraconductor Dr. Robert Olson believes it ishis job to bring the music to life, giving itcharacter and passion. In the 27 years ofhis leadership of LSO, Olson says, theperformance level has been consistentlyhigh among the players, allowing them toperform major repertoire that is oftenreserved for professional orchestras andpresent quality guest artists that areinternationally renowned.

Beginning as a small group of amateurmusicians looking for opportunities to playmusic, LSO has come a long way in its 43years of existence. In April 1966, the group

performed its first concert and begana tradition.

Today, there are close to 65 musicianswho play with the orchestra. While theprinciple players (like main flute or violinplayers) are paid a small honorarium, mostof the musicians are volunteers who givetheir time and talent for the opportunity top l a y.

Every Monday night from Augustthrough May, these musicians join inSkyline High School’s band room forpractice. When performance weeks comearound, there are three rehearsals on stage,getting them ready.

Kay Lloyd, LSO’s executive director anda flute player for the past 19 years, says theorchestra is community-based with a lovefor music and connection to the humanspirit. But more than anything, they arecommitted to giving back to the communi-ties in which they live.

Through many outreach programs, the



Rachel Ellins plays the harpduring a rehearsal with theLongmont Symphony Orchestra.



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The Longmont Symphony Orchestra rehearses at Vance Brand Civic Auditorium with conductorDr. Robert Olson.

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orchestra strives to foster and promote the appreciation and understand-ing of symphonic music through school district and community-basedprograms. The Adopt a School Program allows small orchestra ensem-bles to visit more than 17 elementary schools where students embracethe opportunity to see the instruments up close, learn how they areplayed and ask questions. In February, fifth-grade students fill VanceBrand Civic Auditorium for the 5th Grade Concert which allows thesestudents the chance to begin an appreciation for orchestra music. Onestudent is chosen through a drawing to conduct the orchestra, and otherstudents get to sit among the players for an up close perspective.

Among the otherprograms whichthe orchestra isinvolved is theYoung Artist Com-petition in January,which is open to elementary- through high school-age students. Theyget to prepare a piece of music and then perform and receiveconstructive criticism from judges. Mentors in Music is designed formiddle and high school music students to receive instruction andguidance from LSO members. And the Ray Parnaby MemorialScholarship is given annually to a deserving high school student who ispursuing a college music degree.

Members of the Longmont Youth Symphony collaborate with the LSOfor a January concert, while other outreach programs provide seniorconcerts at local senior facilities and young artist camps. LSO offers afree community concert on July 4 in Longmont at Thompson Park as away to celebrate the nation and provide music for all. The TicketOutreach program offers free tickets for regular season concerts andthe Nutcracker dress rehearsal to students and families who wouldotherwise not be able to attend due to financial considerations.

“It’s our goal to give back to the community through our programs,”Lloyd says.

With an ongoing goal to inspire, entertain and give back, LSO isenriching lives through the music it plays and the programs in which itlends a hand.

Q: How did you got started with theLongmont Symphony Orchestra?

A: I was on the faculty at theUniversity of Colorado at Boulder as amusic director of the opera programand really wanted an orchestralposition in a situation I could helpgrow. Jobs don’t grow on trees, andwhen I saw the notice of an openingwith the LSO, I immediately sent mymaterials. I’m now in my 27th year.

Q: What are the challenges as directorof this orchestra?

A: Probably the main issue is toregularly inspire the volunteer playersto achieve something where thewhole exceeds the level of theindividual parts. Second, it is theconductor’s job to decide how tobring a piece of music “to life” andhow to give character to the ink onthe page. And finally, finding the rightbalance in programming betweensatisfying the audience and inspiringthe players. It is not the same criteria.

Q: What are the rewards?A: Amazing. I am very fortunate in

that I get to conduct four differentorchestras during the year on all levels.1. Professional: the Kansas CitySymphony. 2. Semi-Professional:Mahlerfest Orchestra. 3. Very HighStudent Level at the Conservatory ofMusic, University of Missouri-KansasCity. 4. Volunteer: LongmontSymphony Orchestra. Oddly enough, Ibelieve I get the most satisfyingreward from the LSO. The musicalexperience is not just how many noteswe play in tune, or correctly, but is thesum total of the human experiencethat goes into making the music. Iknow the dedication these peoplehave to making music – it is theirpassion. And this passion bringssomething special to a performancethat is often times missing in orchestrawhere the skill level may be higher.

Check it OutFor more information about Longmont Symphony,their concert schedule, Young Artist Competition,tickets and more, visit www.longmontsymphony.org



Emily Deppa play the violin during rehearsal.

Funding for the Longmont Symphony Orchestra

Check it OutThe Longmont Symphony Guild is always looking fornew members. For more information, visitwww.longmontsymphony.org and click on LSO Guild.

As a nonprofit organization, the Longmont SymphonyOrchestra does a number of things to provide funding for theprograms and concerts they provide. While ticket prices forthe concerts cover only a small amount, other money isgarnered through several grants LSO receives, one of which isthe Scientific & Cultural Facilities District grant, part of salestax from Boulder County. Other funding is done throughprivate donations and fundraisers.

With a goal to do a quarterly fundraiser, LSO offers the

Super Conductor contest, mailfund drives, wine-and-cheeseevents, and providing volunteersfor the Oktoberfest (in which LSOreceives a percentage of the sales)and corporate sponsors.

The Longmont Symphony Guildbegan in 1968 to help raise fundsfor the symphony. Colleen Brolin,president for the past three years,says there are currently 22 women in the guild, and most oftheir husbands also lend a hand.

The guild has three major fundraisers that have brought inabout $10,000 annually since 2000 for the symphony. Theannual Garden Tour takes place each June and features arotating collection of gardens of Longmont residents. Theattention to these living gardens and the preparation work bythe homeowners show dedication to and support for thes y m p h o n y.

The other fundraisers include the Nutcracker BalletCookie Sale during the performances in December and thePops Concert Dessert Social before the May concert.

For Brolin, being a part of the Symphony Guild is arewarding experience. “It’s wonderful to meet people and thesymphony patrons. And we get to know the musicians.”

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There is one word Kate Claiborne stresses in her home,and that’s recycle. Originally from California, whererecycling is a huge part of daily life, this family recycleseverything from bottles to paper to leftover fabrics. Andfor those items that have a new purpose in life, Claiborneis the first to experiment with crafty creations that makeeverything old new again.

While she has experimented with a number of treasuresthroughout the years, her crafting days started when herboys were young and would wander throughout theneighborhood finding pinecones and thistles for her tomake into wreaths and ornaments. Her daughter lent hercrafty imagination, and together the two created manyrecycled crafts, from patchwork quilts to handmadejewelry. Her most recent idea glows from the inside with arecycled wine bottle filled with small twinkle lights andadorned with a vine of ivy to complete her De Vine Lightsc re a t i o n .

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And apparently I’m not the only one.It is estimated that 7 billion chocolate chipcookies are eaten annually in America andmore than half of the cookies baked inhomes are these. I bring up the consump-tion of chocolate chips cookies, because theyare by far the most consumed, brandingthem the favorite among crowds.

These Gods among cookies were inventedsome time in the 1930s at a bed and break-fast, called the Toll House Inn, by breakingup chocolate bars and putting them intocookie batter. Yes, these would be the TollHouse cookies we all love.

While there is nothing better than bakingchocolate chip cookies in a warm oven on achilly day, what really makes it special issharing the finished product with those youlove. And if chocolate chips cookies aren’tyour favorite, the best thing about cookies isthere is one for every taste bud.

The following recipes offer a variety ofcookies – traditional, vegan, gluten-free,sugar-free and organic – to choose from. Ihope you find one you like. As for me, Isampled each one and enjoyed them all. Thebest part though was sitting down with myfamily, a glass of milk and enjoying themwith a little conversation.

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Monster Cookies1/2 pound butter2 cups white sugar2 cups brown sugar6 eggs1/2 tablespoon vanilla1/2 tablespoon corn syrup3 cups peanut butter4 teaspoons baking soda9 cups oatmeal

1/2 pound M&Ms1/2 pound chocolate chips

Mix together moist ingredients in alarge bowl. Then mix dry ingredientsin a huge bowl. Pour the moistingredients over the dry and mixwell. Spoon by the spoonful ongreased baking sheet. Bake 12minutes at 350 degrees.

Pine Nut Cookies (Pinoli)Courtesy “The Gluten-Free Italian Cookbook”by Mary Capone1/2 cup pine nuts, ground into meal1 cup almond meal1/3 cup tapioca flour1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum1 cup sugar1/4 cup unsalted butter, ghee or butteralternative

1 teaspoon almond extract1 teaspoon lemon zest4 large egg whites1/2 cup pine nuts, whole

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line abaking sheet with parchment paper orspray with cooking spray.

To make the nut mixture, add groundpine nuts and almond meal to a foodprocessor and pulse to a coarse mealconsistency, about 1 minute. Add dryingredients: tapioca flour, xanthan gum

and sugar. Pulseto mix. Addbutter: pulseto combine.Add almondextract andlemon zest,and mix to apaste-likec o n s i s t e n c y.Set aside.

In a large non-metalbowl, whip egg whites until they form softpeaks. Fold nut mixture into egg whites,stirring only until ingredients arecombined. Fold in the whole pine nuts.Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours. Removedough from refrigerator. With twoteaspoons or slightly moist hands, form1-inch balls. Place 2 inches apart on thebaking sheet. Bake 12 to 14 minutes.

Organic Cosmic CookiesCourtesy Wellsphere11/8 cups quick oats1 cup spelt flour1/2 cup sunflower seeds3/8 cup pumpkin seeds1/4 cup shredded coconut, unsweetened1/8 cup flax seed1/2 cup granulated unbleached cane sugar1/2 tablespoon cinnamon11/8 teaspoons sea salt7/8 cup dark chocolate chips or carob chips5/8 cup raisins1/8 cup water1/8 cup blackstrap molasses3/8 cup canola oil1/2 cup soy milk

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line two tothree baking trays with parchment paper.Combine dry ingredients from oats toraisins. Combine wet ingredients fromwater to soy milk. Stir dry and wetingredients together until just combined.Portion cookie dough using 1/3 measuringcup and place on baking tray. Gentlyflatten cookies. Bake for 24 minutes oruntil lightly browned.

Sugarless CookiesCourtesy Eleanor Mehlhoff1/2 cup chopped dates1/2 cup prunes1/2 cup raisins

Diced. Cook in 1 cup waterfor five minutes. Add onestick butter. Set aside to cool.

2 eggs1 teaspoon vanilla

1 cup flour1/2 cup chopped nuts1 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon cinnamon1/4 teaspoon nutmegMix with fruit mixture. Drop

by spoonfuls. Bake at 350degrees for 8 to 10 minutes.

Vegan Lemon Poppyseed CookiesCourtesy Jolinda Hackett, About.com3/4 cup sugar3/4 cup brown sugar3/4 cup margarine (use a Vegan margarine,such as Earth Balance or PURE)

3/4 cup soy yogurt11/2 teaspoon vanilla3/4 teaspoon baking soda3/4 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon lemon zest21/2 cups flour3/4 cup poppy seeds

Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Creamtogether the sugar, brown sugar andmargarine until smooth and creamy.Add the soy yogurt and vanilla mix well. Add theremaining ingredients. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto acookie sheet and bake for 8 minutes, or until done.



GARDENING

Winter is not the time to forget aboutyour landscape. Here are some tips.

Lawns• Keep your lawn

healthy by remov-ing fallen leaves.Small amounts ofleaves can beground up by alawnmower withmulching attach-ment and left onthe lawn wherethey return tracenutrients to the soil,feeding earth-worms and other soil citizens.

• While temperatures are frigid, turf-grass blades are frozen and should notbe walked upon. Frozen turf will die fromthis, so try to avoid walking on your lawnuntil after temps rise above 45 degrees.

Gardens• Mulch perennial beds. Leaves or bark

chips protect plants from thawing and

freezing in winter. Cover the soil with a 4to 6 inch layer of mulch to keep temper-atures consistently cool.

• Mulch roses, especially the hybridteas and grandifloras, by covering thegraft point (near the base of the rose) toa depth of 8 inches with leaves, compostor wood chips.

• Empty planter pots, wash and turnthem upside down in a protected loca-tion. Pots left out accumulate water thatforces its way into hairline crevices,where freezing and thawing causes theceramic to crack and glazing to flake.

• If walks are salted for ice, shovel thelower layer of snow onto the street or oth-er hardscape areas to avoid throwingsalt on the plants. The upper layer ofsnow can and should be shoveled ontothe garden or lawn for melting.

Trees and Shrubs• Early in November, wrap thin barked

trees with tree wrap to protect them fromsunscald. Wrap from the ground upward,overlapping each layer over the lower

one by one-quarter-of-an-inch until youreach the lowest branch. Use tape tohold the wrap in place.

• Water is critical for woody plants inthe winter, keeping them cold hardy, aswell as preventing dieback of branchesand roots. Water them once every fourweeks if we’ve been dry.

• Protect your plants from voles. Thesesmall, mouse-like creatures strip bark fromroots and trunks, girdling or killing theplant. Grasses or ground covers plantedto the base of trees hides voles, so re-move it and leave the area exposed ormulch it with wood chips. In extreme cas-es, try keeping the voles out by surround-ing trees or shrubs with stout, one-quarterinch wire hardware cloth. This should beburied 6 inches below the surface andstand at least 18 inches tall.

• In late February, check trees for Oys-tershell scale, a flat insect that attachesto trunks and branches to suck the sapfrom the tree. If you spot them, applydormant oil to suffocate them when tem-peratures are warm – 45 to 50 degrees.

Don’t forget your landscape this winter

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Strap on some ice skates, wrap that scarfaround your neck and a take a spin at theLongmont Ice Pavilion at Roosevelt Park.Whether you’re a beginner or a professional,ice skating is an activity that can be enjoyedby people of all ages.

On any given winter day, there is arange of people gliding across the ice at thePavilion. Near the edge, young childrensteady themselves on tiny skates, whilekeeping an eye out for their parents nearby.Older children and adults make circlesaround the rink, throwing in the occasionaljump to wow any onlookers.

The ice rink, which became a city ofLongmont facility four years ago, has grownin popularity in recent years as more peoplehave discovered its appeal and opportunityfor recreation and socializing.

The Brandt family lives only a few blocksfrom Roosevelt Park and loves skatingseveral times a week, whether it’s an openskate for the family or hockey and figureskating lessons.

“This is a great local activity for our fami-l y, ” says Heather Brandt. “And it’s in a parksetting, where even if you aren’t skating,you still have other opportunities to enjoy.”

Brandt says her family started withhockey years ago when her older childrentook part in inline roller hockey leagues.When the ice skating rink opened six yearsago, it was the perfect segway for them tomake their way onto the ice.

While her son has played in the hockeyleague since the rink’s opening, herdaughter has learned to figure skate. Evenher husband utilizes the drop-in hockeyleague. For Brandt, remaining active in therink organization has been important. She’sa member of the Citizens Helping Ice inLongmont (CHIL) group, which is active inhelping to run the rink to alleviate financialburden from the city. Last year, the rink hadmore than 21,000 skaters lining up to takethe ice – more than double of previousyears. And while the expenses of getting

The 2008-09 season at theLongmont Ice Pavilion was ahuge success, with more than21,000 skaters for openskating, lessons and clinics.



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everything off the ground have piled up, the residentsof Longmont have remained supportive, and Brandtbelieves this year the rink will turn a profit.

Sue Jacobson, recreation center supervisor for thecity, says the rink has been a great addition to thecommunity. “Every year we enhance the programsthat have been popular or asked for. The Learn toSkate program has been by far the most requested,”she says.

The Learn to Skate program offers a number ofclasses for different ages, so even little tikes can learnto sit and stand on skates and move up in the classesto become a more advanced skater. Adults can alsobenefit from classes to feel more confident on the ice.

Jacobson says the rink has also added a hockeyskills clinic this year for children ages 8 to 17. It’ll be agreat opportunity for skaters to improve their skillsand get ready for competition.

Brandt says the programs have been great to offerinstruction. “I think having an edge on mastering orknowing a sport well is a huge confidence builder forthese kids,” she says.

The rink provides a great social opportunity forkids and adults alike, and an experience that notmany communities have. “It’s a great asset toLongmont,” she says.

Strap on some skates and take a spinIce is being made and the Longmont Ice Pavilion is set to open for the season

on Nov. 14. The rink will offer public skating seven days a week, as well as drop-inhockey games, lessons for children and adults, clinics and USA Hockey programs.It’s a great place for people to learn skating skills with hands-on instructors. For acomplete list of days, times and activities, visit www.ci.longmont.co.us and type inice pavilion.

Skate rentals are available, but people can also bring their own and even havethem sharpened. And if you’re in the mood for a party, reserve the rink for a privateskate party for family and friends.

Stop by the Ice Pavilion at 725 Eighth Ave. in Longmont or call 303-774-4777.

Admission and FeesResident fee listed first, followed bynon-resident, which is outside citylimits.

• Children (2 and younger): free

• Children (2 to 5): $4.50, $5.50

• Youth (6 to 17): $5, $6

• Adults (18 to 54): $5.50, $6.50

• Senior (55 and older): $5, $6

• Skate rental: $3

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Longmont EmergencyUnit responds, trains

BY KRISTI RITTER

There is a team of volunteers in theLongmont community that not only helpswith traffic situations and crowd control,but is also trained to assist with rescueand recovery, extrication, dive rescue,rope rescue and medical standbys. It is theteam’s desire to serve, perform and actthrough courage and commitment.

These volunteers are members of theLongmont Emergency Unit, a volunteer,nonprofit organization that was foundedin 1957. Today, 35 volunteers annuallydedicate about 10,000 hours in service toLongmont and the surrounding areas.

“Volunteers are the backbone to ouro rg a n i z a t i o n , ” says Shawna Watts, LEUchief and volunteer. “It’s our way ofgiving back to the community.”

But there is a lot of technical trainingthat is involved, and even morededication. Volunteers receive continuingmedical education training monthly foremergency medical technicians. Then, likeclockwork, these volunteers spendMonday nights training for events thatthey may someday have to assist with.

The Longmont Emergency Unit iscontacted for their services through localfire and police departments, as well asindividuals requiring their services.

LEU also gives back to the local schoolsby providing medical prep courses,demonstrations and videos, and bringingtheir trucks for kids to view.

As a nonprofit, LEU finds fundingthrough grants, private contracts,fundraising, charges and donations. It hasongoing contracts with the city andcounty to help cover expenses.

LEU is the only organization of its kindin the area, and while it is expensive tomaintain such an organization throughthe work and the training, it’s the aspectsof changing lives and helping others thatdrive these volunteers to help.

Terry Bierwiler, board of directorsmember for LEU, says the mission of theorganization is to serve and give back tothe community.

For Watts, the feeling of knowing shehas helped is payment enough. “It’s thatsense of accomplishment, involvementand fulfillment.”

LEU is always looking for more volunteers. Membersdon’t have to be specifically trained in any one area, ascurrent volunteers are a mix of all individuals. To learnmore and find a volunteer application, visitw w w. l e u - r e s c u e . o r g .

Carletta Humphrey: Citizen Volunteer PatrolLongmont

resident CarlettaHumphrey hasalways enjoyedbeing a part ofher native com-munity. In 2007,she decided tolend a hand andenrolled in theCitizen PoliceAcademy, which is a 12-week programdesigned to promote and enhancecitizen understanding and awarenessof the Longmont Police Department.She immediately learned about thevolunteer program and the commit-ment asked of attendees to sign up fortwo years as a citizen volunteerp a t ro l .

After graduation from the CitizenPolice Academy, she went on tocomplete six weeks of training for thecitizen volunteer patrol, where shelearned what to patrol for, how to actand how to best represent the Long-mont Police Department.

“As a volunteer, we are the eyes andears of the police department,” shesays, noting that the volunteers domany things in the community, such ashelping with traffic and communityevents, patrolling high-graffiti areas,interacting with the public and helpingto ensure public safety.

Humphrey also helps in shuttlingpolice cars from the department to getrepairs or service, as well as helping incommunity-outreach efforts, such ascleanups, special events andneighborhood awareness.

With a great deal of respect for theLongmont Police Department,Humphrey says, “I think it’s a great op-portunity for anyone to get to know thepolice officers, understand what theydo and be a part of a solution.”

– KRISTI RITTER

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1. Get OrganizedWinter is a great time to get organized, so take advantage of the

time indoors and go room by room to get your house in order.Although it can be a challenge to stay focused, keep your mindfocused and you’ll accomplish your goal.

When you’re organizing, don’t forget to purge what you can. If youh a v e n’t used it in at least a year, you usually don’t need it. Choosecolored bins and files to sort important papers or items that can easilybe lost in the shuffle.

2. Give a Room a New LookWhether it’s choosing a new paint color, selecting new linens or

rearranging the room, you’ll feel refreshed by a clean perspective.Painting in the winter isn’t impossible if you choose a nice day

when you can air out the room. As for new linens or accessories,select from many available at local retail stores.

If budget is an issue, rearranging a room is no cost to you andmakes you feel like you’re in a new space.

3. Deep CleaningWhen the weather was warm, it

was hard to stay indoors and do allthe cleaning you’ve had your eyeon. While the surface was clean,you neglected those hidden areas,like plant ledges up high, ceilingfans and under the bed.

Depending on how much youhave to clean, you might need totake care of this chore throughout afew days. Don’t bite off more thanyou can chew though – it’s OK ifyou split it into several weekends.

4. A Wardrobe MakeoverThere comes a time when you

decide that some items in yourwardrobe just don’t make the cut any longer, whether they look a littleworn, don’t fit quite right anymore or simply don’t meet this season’sfashion styles.

Winter is a great time to go through the closet and get rid of thoseitems, shoes, coats and accessories and donate to a local charity. InLongmont, the Winter Warmth Coat Drive continues through Nov. 30.You can donate gently used coats, mittens and hats. Many localbusinesses offer drop-off locations. The OUR Center also acceptsclothing donations at its location at 50 E. Rogers Road. For moreinformation, call 303-772-7773.

5. Try New RecipesNow is the time to condense all your favorite recipes from different

books into your own collection. It’s no doubt that throughout the yearsyou’ve gathered recipes from friends, magazines and books. Keepthose treasured recipes that have become family favorites.

Get a large three-ring binder with blank sheets of paper. Use this toorganize your recipes by category and paste the clippings onto thep a p e r.

In the end, you get a unique collection all your own and some greatrecipes to mix up on a cold, winter day.

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Jack Daniel’s GrillJack Daniel’s Chicken ...........................................$12.89 Two juicy chicken breasts served with vegetables and mashed potatoes.Jack Daniel’s Ribs & Shrimp .................................$19.49Our full rack of Cajun-spiced baby back pork ribs is fi re-grilled and basted with our Jack Daniel’s glaze. Then we add a handful of our butterfl ied shrimp, battered and fried until crisp and served with fries.Jack Daniel’s Flat Iron............................................$12.29Aged and hand-cut especially for Friday’s, half a pound of one of the most fl avorful, popular steaks around, expertly seasoned and fi re-grilled to your order. Then basted and served with our Jack Daniel’s glaze and creamy mashed potatoes.

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PastaBruschetta Chicken Pasta ..................................... $11.89We toss angel hair pasta with fresh bruschetta marinara and top with juicy strips of fi re-grilled, marinated chicken breast. Drizzled with our balsamic glaze and Parmesan cheese.Gourmet Mac n’ Five Cheese ................................. $6.99Rich, creamy custard topped with caramelized sugar.Cajun Shrimp & Chicken Pasta ............................ $12.89Our creamy, alfredo sauce bathes al dente fettuccine pasta ribbons. All topped off with juicy chicken and shrimp – sauteed with red bell peppers in our special Cajun butter – fi nished with Parmesan shavings.

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Check it OutGet more information by reading,“Parenting Essentials” by Jan Hittelman.Download this free book atw w w. B o u l d e r P s y c h o l o g i c a l S e r v i c e s . c o m .

Dealing with

Terrible 2s ... and 3sBY SUMMER STAIR

Jump on the Internet and google “toddlers.” You willquickly see the phrases temper tantrums, dealing with theterrible 2s or the threatening 3s pop up among the searchresults. In fact, one site claims, “Whoever termed the phrase’terrible 2s’ gave their child up before they turned 3.”

It’s unfortunate that 2- and 3-year-old children havereceived such a bad reputation, but anyone who has spent aday with a toddler will likely admit the words often hold sometruth. Overall, living with a toddler can be a lot of fun. Yourdays are often filled with love, laughter and imagination,but it doesn’t take long for a wonderful afternoon to turn to adifficult one. But why are toddlers so hard to control?

Dr. Jan Hittelman, a licensed psychologist for Boulder Psy-chological Services, says this point in a child’s life is a time ofprofound neurological and developmental growth. In addi-tion to language acquisition, this is a time of significant emo-tional, social and physical development. “At this time tod-dlers are trying to assert their independence and may chal-lenge authority,” he says. “While it can be frustrating for par-

ents, it’s actually an important learning process for children.”While parents often debate if it is actually the terrible 2s or

3s, Hittelman says each child will eventually go through thisstage – it just depends on the specific child.

It doesn’t matter at what age your child hits this defiant,temper tantrum throwing stage, it is always frustrating. Butthere are things you can do as a parent to help minimize cer-tain behaviors. According to Hittelman, the best way to dothis is to focus attention and praise on the opposite behav-iors. “Parental negative attention often fuels the very behav-iors they dislike, because it actually reinforces the behavior.”

Just remember the parenting strategies used in response tonegative behaviors at this age can often have a huge impact.Hopefully, by using effective parenting strategies, conflictwill be minimized as your child gets older.

Temper TantrumsThere is nothing more embarrassing

than a child throwing a temper tantrum inthe middle of the aisle at the grocerystore. Unfortunately, it is something everyparent has dealt with at least once. JanHittelman, a licensed psychologist atBoulder Psychological Services, says it isimportant to understand that tempertantrums are often attention-seekingbehaviors. “An easy way to test this is tosimply walk away calmly,” he says. “If it’sattention seeking, your child will taketheir act ‘on the road’ and follow you.”

When dealing with temper tantrums,Hittleman recommends the followingadvice.

1. Minimize your attention.2. Calmly let your child know that you

can talk with them about it after they calmdown.

3. If they continue to act out, just calmlyrepeat the message.

4. When your child’s tantrum begins tosubside, that’s the time to reinforce yourchild with your attention.

5. Talk about other ways your child canmanage feelings of frustration next time.

6. Reinforce your child’s positive effortswith praise, hugs and positive feedback.

7. Hang in there, this too shall pass!

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The RightCutChoosing a haircut to define your face

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Your haircut can be like the picture that’sworth a thousand words. Maybe it saysyou’re daring or fun, practical or easy going.Whatever the statement, the importance isthat it fits your face and gives you the bestlook possible.

Sitting in that chair at the hair salon can bea daunting experience, but communicatingwith your hair stylist and knowing whathairstyle best suits your lifestyle can make itpainless. They want you to look your best.“Bring in pictures and ask suggestions, that’swhy we’re here,” says Dawna Marie Parker,men’s stylist at Studio Boom in Longmont.“We are professionals and we are not goingto steer you in the wrong directions by anymeans.”

One basic rule: go with the opposite shapeof your face and hair texture. For example, ifyou have fine hair, don’t go wispy. If youhave thick curly hair, thinning it out a bithelps. By considering what works best forboth face shape and hair texture you can finda style that’s manageable and one that looksg re a t .

Kat Little, stylist at Studio Boom with 20years experience, offered some tips for wom-en and men on finding the right hair cut fortheir face and hair texture.

Wo m e n• Round face – Stay away from bobs that

hit the cheek bone because it enhances theroundness. Try cuts that fall just below thechin or layers.

• Square face – You want more volume onthe top because it balances the square jaw.Short cuts and curls work great, as well.

• Oval face – You have hit the hair jackpot.The oval shape works with just about anyhaircut and style. Play with the versatilityand find a haircut that highlights one of yourbest features.

Men• Narrow/Oval face – You want to have a

longer look, maybe the shaggy surfer guy.Just like the women, this face shape is veryversatile so use it to your advantage.

• Square face – Try a rounder, fuller haircut with short sides and clean around theears.

• Round face – Try a slim and tapered lookfor balance.

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Oskar Blues 4th Annual Beer with BallsGolf TournamentOskar Blues’ biggest fundraiser, the Beers with BallsGolf Tournament on Aug. 28, raised money forDenver-based Love, Hope, Strength. 1. From left:Seth Palmora, John Bryant, Jeremy Rudolf, ChrisKatechis and Dale Katechis. 2. Tyra Sutak and AnitaGrey. 3. This guitar was given to Dale Katechis,owner of Oskar Blues, as a thank you. 4. Back fromleft: Scott Goodchild, Kimi Hendrix, Dale Katechis,Seth Palmon, Wayne Anderson and Jeremy Rudolf.Front from left: John Bryant, Tree Rogers and ChrisKatechis. 5. From left: Chris Katechis, John Bryantand Seth Palmon. (Bobbie Turner Photography)

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The Animal AffairThe Animal Affair took place Oct. 24 atthe Radisson Conference Center inLongmont. This premier event benefitshomeless animals at the Longmont Hu-mane Society. 1. LHS volunteer TheresaFreund and kitten. 2. LHS volunteerKate O’Brien and Romeo. 3. Silent auc-tion. 4. The Summit Ballroom at theRadisson. 5. LHS employee Dori De-therow and Priscilla. (Courtesy Long-mont Humane Society)

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The Dandelion BallThe Dandelion Ball was on Sept. 12 at The Stadium Club at the Uni-versity of Colorado’s Folsom Field. More than $50,000 was raised insupport of The Mental Health Center and Foundation Serving Boul-der and Broomfield counties. The 230 guests enjoyed the musicalstylings of One on One and The MilesApart Band. The generosity ofall those who sponsored and attended helps to support the mission ofthe Center and provides resources for the outstanding programs. 1.Master of Ceremonies Gary Shapiro from 9NEWS. 2. Jim and Suzi Ta-laric. 3. Board Director Jim Vieth and Executive Director Dr. BarbaraRyan. 4. Foundation Board Trustee Charles Schweppe (bidding) andCFO Bruce Shaver (background). 5. Foundation Board Trustee John F.Truhlar and his wife Betty Hoye. 6. Foundation Board President AllenTa g g a r t .

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Do your part to stay healthyduring flu season BY KIMBERLY CRATER

With flu, cold and strep seasonoverlapping the holiday season, manypeople begin to worry about their health.This year, with the added threat of theH1N1, virus staying healthy seems to bea difficult task. “The most importantthing is to optimize your immune systemto be able to fight off any illness,” saysDale Kliner, a doctor with RockyMountain Urgent Care.

Vaccinations help the immune systemfight off certain illnesses, like the flu.Although the seasonal flu shot will notprotect against swine flu, a new vaccinefor H1N1 was developed and is availableat doctors’ offices and clinics.

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• Good nutrition and getting plenty of

rest are essential instrengthening theimmune systemand staying health.

• Taking a well-balanced multi-vitamin every dayis another way topump up yourimmune system and avoid getting sick.

• Overworking and over-stressing canweaken the immune system.

• Avoiding contact with people whoare sick is another way to stay healthy. Iffamily members are sick, they should usea toothbrush travel case to stop thespread of germs.

• A doctor’s secret to staying healthy isclean hands. Washing hands regularly isone of the best ways to keep from gettingsick.

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Capturing memories in the form of apicture or video gives you the opportunity tonot only look back on special moments, butalso step back into the past and share thoseevents later with loved ones. If you haven’thad the chance to do this, you should. Butbefore you go out and buy the first camera orcamcorder you find, here are a couple of tipsfrom RadioShack on features you shouldlook for in your new purchase.

Digital Camera• Megapixels – This is the

amount of detail the camerasensor can pick up on.More megapixelsmeans more detail,gives you betterquality prints andallows you to crop andedit without losinginformation.

• Optical and digitalzoom – Both optical anddigital zoom will bring the subject closer.Digital zoom uses an image processor tozoom in on the subject, however, you willlose some resolution. Optical zoom usesoptics to bring the subject closer withoutlosing image resolution or detail.

• Screen size – Most new digital camerasuse an LCD display rather than a viewfinder to take and view pictures. Size is upto you, but the bigger the screen, the moredetail displayed. Also, look for a touch LCDdisplay which allows for you to controlfunctions with a simple touch.

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Double Tree Restaurant

701 Vasquez St. Platteville

970-785-2238

Style: American Food

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Price Range: $3.50 to $18

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Child Menu: Yes

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Patio: No

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Banquet Room Available for Large Parties up to 65 people for Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner.

For 41 years, the Double Tree Restaurant has been best known for its home cooking with daily specials for breakfast, lunch and dinner. With homemade soups and a salad bar daily, customers will also appreciate made-from-scratch specials, fresh salad bar, real mashed potatoes and specialty desserts, including homemade ice cream and pie. Whether you’re in the mood for prime rib, an American burger, chicken fried steak or just a hot fudge sundae, you’re in luck. Settle into a relaxing atmosphere with all the comforts of home but without the hassle of cooking.



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AppetizersBatter Fried Mushrooms .........................................$7.25Batter Fried Veggies ................................................$7.25Fresh vegetables dipped in a beer batter and topped with melted cheese with ranch dressingHot Wings (10) .......................................................$6.25Armadillo Eggs ........................................................$5.80Jalapenos stuffed with cream cheese and lightly breadedSampler Platter (four of each) ...............................$10.50Cheese sticks, wing zings, armadillo eggs, chicken ringersCrispy Chicken Strips ..................................................$6With friesRocky Mountain Oysters ........................................$7.30Thinly sliced and deep fried to a golden brownSuper Nachos Grande ............................................$7.30Ground beef, cheese, jalapenos, black olives, green onions, let-tuce, tomatoes and a side of salsa and sour cream

Soups & SaladsHomemade Soup of the Day ........ cup $1.95, bowl $2.95Double Tree Red or Green Chili . cup $2.60, bowl $4.05Homemade Oyster Stew ................................ bowl $4.55Chef Salad ..............................................................$6.25Salmon Salad ..........................................................$8.75Teriyaki Chicken Salad ...........................................$6.85

South of the BorderServed with lettuce, tomato, cheese,

sour cream and salsaGround Beef Burrito ...............................................$5.95Smothered with green chili4-Hard Shell Beef Tacos ..............................................$5Burrito Combo ........................................................$7.25One beef burrito and two beef tacosCheese Quesadilla ..................................................$4.25

SandwichesDouble Tree Steak Sandwich ..................................$9.258-ounce Rib Eye served with grilled onions on Texas toast, let-tuce, pickles and your choice of potatoItalian Sausage Sandwich .......................................$6.255-ounce Italian patty on a toasted French roll. Served open faced, topped with our own marinara sauce and melted cheeseReuben .......................$5.35 with chips, $6.35 with friesGrilled Pork Sandwich ............................................$6.85Spicy Fish and Chips ..............................................$6.90

Seasoned Cajun red fi sh served in a basket with tarter sauce, lemon and crispy friesHomemade Chicken Fried Steak ............................$8.25A large, tender cube steak, breaded and grilled to a golden brown, served with real mashed potatoes and cream gravyAll American Burger ...............................................$4.50

PastaLinguini .................................................................$8.70With Double Tree marinara sauceChicken Parmesan ................................................$10.45Breaded chicken breast topped with mozzarella cheese and served over a bed of linguini and marinara

Chicken & RibsHalf Broiled Chicken ..............................................$9.75Half BBQ Chicken ...............................................$10.05Chicken & Rib Combo .........................................$12.35Bar-B-Q Baby Back Ribs .......................................$14.30Tender and meaty, served with our own sauceHomemade Chicken Fry .......................................$10.25A large, tender cube steak, breaded and grilled to a golden brown, served with cream gravy and a trip to our salad bar

BeefAll dinners served with homemade soup of the day, delicious

salad bar and our homemade rollsDouble Tree T-Bone Steak .................................... $15.9516-ounce steakPorter House Steak ...............................................$17.95Smothered with sauteed mushroomsRib Eye Steak .......................................................$17.9512-ounces of tender, juicy eye of the ribNew York Strip ......................................................$15.5010-ounces of pure delightPrime Rib .................................................... Market PricePrime Rib & Shrimp ................................... Market Price

SeafoodAll dinners served with homemade soup of the day, delicious

salad bar and our homemade rolls Orange Roughy ..................................................... $14.50A delightful mild white fi sh broiled to perfectionBroiled or Grilled Halibut .....................................$14.958-ounce portion, served with lemon and tarter sauceJumbo Butterfl y Shrimp ........................................$14.95Steak & Shrimp ....................................................$16.95

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R E C R E AT I O N

Let’s PlayCity parks offer a variety of fun and relaxing

opportunities throughout the area

LocalG re e n w a y s

Greenways in the Longmontarea provide a recreationalopportunity for residents, aswell as add to theenvironmental surroundings.

Dry Creek Greenway is in theSt. Vrain center, throughWillow Farm Park and theMeadow View subdivision toSilver Creek Middle/HighSchool.

Lefthand Greenway runsfrom Kanemoto Park south toPike Road and west to HoverStreet.

Longmont Supply Greenwaybegins south of 17th Avenueat Cambridge Drive and runssouth to Hover Acres Park.

Oligarchy Greenway runsfrom Airport Road to HoverStreet, a section throughGarden Acres Park, and fromMountain View Avenue toRothrock Dell Park.

Rough and Ready Greenwayruns from Colo. Highway 66to Ninth Avenue along theRough and Ready Ditch eastof the Ute Creek Golf Course.

St. Vrain Greenway runsfrom Golden Ponds to MainStreet to Left Hand Creek.

Spring Gulch No. 2Greenway runs from Colo.Highway 66 to Pace Streetand from 17th Avenue toabout Mountain View Avenue.

For more information aboutgreenways and to read aboutfuture expansion, visitwww.ci.longmont.co.us and clickon recreation.

Alex Zinga runs on the DryCreek Greenway in Longmontin 2008. (Richard M. Hackett)

Here’s a glimpse at the parks and some of thefeatures they include. Numbers in parenthesiscorrespond to map locations on page 77.

A f f o l t e r, (1), Holly Avenue and S. Judson Street. 5.3acres, basketball courts, multi-use field, softball field,tennis courts, restrooms, shelter and playground.

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

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

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

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

indoor pool and fitness equipment.

Collyer, (6), Sixth Avenue and Collyer Street. 5.2acres, picnic area, barbecue pits, playground,restrooms, shelters, volleyball and tennis courts.

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

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

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

Golden Ponds, (10), 651 Third Ave. 94 acres with 56acres of water surface, nature area with shelters,restrooms, trails, picnic areas, barbecue pits andfishing.

Kelleigh Driscoll and Adam Kemis sleddown the 11th green at Twin PeaksGolf Course in 2007. (Richard M.Hackett)

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Hover Acres, (11), 1361 Charles Drive. 9.2 acres, tennis courts, basketballcourt, playground, horseshoe pit, volleyball courts, soccer/football fields, picnicarea, shelter and barbecue pit.

Izaak Walton, (12), 18 S. Sunset St. 21.5 acres, clubhouse, fishing, picnicarea, barbecue pit, shelter and restrooms.

Jim Hamm Nature Area, (13), 17th Avenue and County Line Road. 23.9 acres,fishing, nature trail, barbecue pit, restrooms and shelter.

Kanemoto, (14), Missouri Avenue and South Pratt Parkway. 8.7 acres, ballfields, picnic area, playground, restrooms, shelters, soccer/football fields,volleyball courts and wading pool.

Kensington, (15), 100 E. Longs Peak Ave. 18.2 acres, fishing, basketball court,picnic area, playgrounds, restrooms, barbecue pits and shelters.

Lanyon, (16), 19th Avenue and Collyer Street. 7.7 acres, basketball court, picnicarea, barbecue pit, playground, restrooms, shelter and softball fields.

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

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

McIntosh Lake, (19), located west of Longmont on Colo. Highway 66.55 acres, fishing, basketball court, picnic area, shelter and restrooms.

Pratt, (20), Baylor Drive and Ithaca Court, 4.2 acres, basketball court, picnicarea, playground, restrooms, shelter, softball field, tennis courts and roller hockeyrink.

Quail Campus, (21), 310 Quail Road. 8.6 acres, skate park, picnic area,horseshoes, concession stand and recreation center with basketball courts,fitness center, climbing wall and indoor pools.

Shirleen Batterson of Longmont walks her dogs Annie, left, and Jazz at TwinPeaks Golf Course in Longmont. (Richard M. Hackett)

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Sunrise at McIntosh Lake. (Lewis Geyer)

Golf CoursesBella Rosa Golf Course5830 Weld County Road 20, Frederick303-678-2940, 9 holes, public

Coal Creek Golf Course585 W. Dillon Road, Louisville303-666-7888, 18 holes, public

Fox Hill Country Club1400 E. Colo. Highway 119, Longmont303-772-1061, 18 holes, private

Haystack Mountain Golf Course & DrivingRange5877 Niwot Road, Niwot303-530-1400, 9 holes, public

Indian Peaks Golf Course2300 Indian Peaks Trail, Lafayette303-666-4706, 18 holes, public

Lake Valley Golf Club4400 Lake Valley Drive, Longmont303-444-2114, 18 holes, private

Saddleback Golf Club8631 Frontier St., Firestone303-833-5000, 18 holes, public

Sunset Golf Course1900 Longs Peak Ave., Longmont303-651-8466, 9 holes, public

Twin Peaks Golf Course1200 Cornell Drive, Longmont303-651-8401, 18 holes, public

Ute Creek Golf Course2000 Ute Creek Drive, Longmont303-774-4342, 18 holes, public

Raber, (22), 24th Avenue and Sunset Street. 3.2acres, shelter, picnic area and playground.

Rogers Grove, (23), 220 Hover St. 10.5 acres,arboretum, outdoor learning center, picnic area,shelter/interpretive center, outdoor amphitheater,demonstration garden, restrooms and barbecue pit.

Roosevelt, (24), 700 Longs Peak Ave. 21.7 acres,shelters, restrooms, barbecue pit, picnic area,playground, horseshoe pit, recreation center, rosegarden and splash pool.

Rothrock Dell, (25), 700 E. Fifth Ave. 6.4 acres,basketball court, picnic area, playground, restrooms,shelter, softball field and roller hockey rink.

Sandstone Ranch, (26), 2929 and 3001 Colo.Highway 119. Community Park, 103 acres,ballfields, soccer/football fields, volleyball court,shelters, restrooms, barbecue pits, picnic areas,playground, concession stands, 24,000 square-footskate park with in-ground concrete bowls and streetcourse. District Park, 180 acres, 1880's historichome and visitors center, scenic overlook of the FrontRange, 0.7 mile trail with connection to St. VrainGreenway in 2010, open space and wildlife area,cultural history and natural resource programs, toursand special events. Due to wildlife, no dogs areallowed in the District Park.

Spangler, (27), 200 Mountain View Ave. 5.1 acres,picnic area, playground, restrooms, barbecue pitsand shelter.

Sunset, (28), Longs Peak Avenue and Sunset Street.7 acres, nine-hole golf course, picnic area, barbecuepits, playground, shelter, outdoor swimming pooland concession stand.

Thompson, (29), Fourth Avenue and Bross Street.5.4 acres, picnic area, barbecue pits, playground,restrooms and shelter.

Valley, (30), 28 Troxell Ave. 2.5 acres, basketballcourts, barbecue pit, volleyball court, horseshoe pit,

playground and shelter.

Willow Farm, (31), 901 S. Fordham St. 9.4 acres,basketball court, picnic area, barbecue pits,restrooms, playground, roller hockey, softball field,multi-use field and shelters.

Parks with Dog Parks

Blue Skies Park, (1), 1520 Mountain Drive. 11.4acres, basketball court, volleyball court, skate park,shelters, restrooms, picnic area, playground,barbecue pit and off leash dog exercise area.

Dog Park I, (2), 21st Avenue and Francis Street. 2.5acres, off leash dog exercise area, picnic area ands h e l t e r.

Dog Park II, (3), Airport and St. Vrain roads. 2.5acres, off leash dog exercise area, picnic area ands h e l t e r.

Rough and Ready, (4), 21st Avenue and AlpineStreet. 9.8 acres, skate park, basketball courts, sandvolleyball court, bocce ball and horseshoe courts,multi-use play field, off-leash dog exercise area,playgrounds, restrooms, shelters, picnic area andbarbecue pit.

Stephen Day Park, (5), 1340 Deerwood Drive. 15acres, skate park and BMX / mountain bike area,basketball court, sand volleyball court, multi-useplay field, off-leash dog exercise area, water sprayfountain for children to play in, playground,restrooms, shelters, picnic area and barbecue pits.

Union Reservoir, (6), 461 Weld County Road 26.736-acre lake, fishing, camping, picnic area,restrooms, shelter, volleyball, 24 barbecue pits,playground, horseshoes, wakeless boating, windsurfing and swimming beach. Dog beach for offleash and play and swim. Entry fee. Call 303-772-1265.

For more information, call 303-651-8446, or visitwww.ci.longmont.co.us/parks/ park_list/overview/index.html.

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The U.S. spends more money on health care than the other 50 largest countries in the world combined, yet we are ranked 37th in health. Despite this alarming state of affairs, there is an enormous healing revolution occurring. The current breakthroughs of extraordinary health recovery are heavily supported by research done nearly 80 years ago. You are now the benefi ciary of what has, until now, been the world’s best-kept health secret.

“One Hundred Percent of the Diseased Organs can be Traced Back to a Misaligned and Deteriorated Area of the Spine”

In performing more that 200 autopsies, pathologist Dr. Henry Winsor discovered that the organs determined to heave failed (and were, therefore, named as the cause of death) actually had something in common, in each and every case, the nerve that supplied the diseased organ was traced back to a misaligned and deteriorated area of the spine. In other words, he showed that the health of the nerved supply to organs determines the health of the organs themselves! The nerve system is the master system of the body - it controls and regulates every function in your body. Spinal misalignment can cause an interference within the nerve system (a condition known as subluxation). If left undetected, subluxation can lead to dysfunction.

Let me introduce myself. My name is Dr. Che Connelly, and my purpose in practice is to educate and adjust the families of Boulder County back to optimal health and wellness using a completely unique and natural approach.

When the body begins to experience abnormal functions like asthma, allergies, chronic pain, fatigue or lowered immunity, we must fi rst be suspicious of some kind of nerve system interruption. The problem is this: You weren’t taught to think that way.

If Your Spine was on Your Face, You’d Take Better Care of It!...

I saw this on a marquee several years ago, and it really made sense. The dental profession has done such a great job teaching us that, if we don’t maintain proper dental hygiene, it can lead to gingivitis, cavities and worse. That’s why most people you know brush and fl oss their teeth every day and have regularly scheduled visits with their dentist. But, while poor dental hygiene might leave you with a set of false teeth, it won’t kill you.

On the other hand, your spine and nervous system are a completely different story.

You can’t replace either one of them. If your spine and nervous system stop working, so do you! Therefore, if your spine was on your face (in other words, part of your daily consciousness), you would take better care of it. Until recently, body and organ problems haven’t been thought to be “spine” problems.

Today, millions of people around the world, including many right here in Boulder County, are making a better choice for their health and are experiencing phenomenal results.

Get the Big Idea and All Else Follows

If your body is not well and you dump medication into it, your body is now both sick and poisoned. Reaching for the medicine cabinet is just a bad habit.

Fortunately it is also becoming obsolete behavior for a growing number of families. The big idea is simple, which

is why it’s so big! You brain runs your whole body and communicates its “wellness messages” through the nerve system. If stress interrupts or “traps” nerve supply, your body will experience some kind of shutdown. We have found that, a vast majority of the time, the nerve system is interrupted as a result of spinal column misalignment. Through a series of safe, gentle and painless adjustments, the full power of the nerve system is restored, generating extraordinary healing capabilities within the body. The power that made your body heals your body - It doesn’t happen any other way.

If you or a love one is suffering needlessly, you have another choice. You can make the decision that millions of people around the world and many here in Boulder County are making every month. It all begins with a thorough history and consultation, including a complete spinal exam, vital nerve testing and specifi c weight-bearing x-rays. Normally, this evaluation would cost $250. However, through this special offer, you can receive this complete evaluation for just $37.

Because of the response expected from this incredible opportunity, we can only guarantee availability for the fi rst 20 people who call and schedule an appointment. Don’t wait to call us before spreading the word to another family member or friend who may be ready to take advantage of such a generous offer. Call 303.776.5535 today! We are located at 1325 Dry Creek Dr. suite 101, one building west of Outback Steakhouse in Longmont, Colorado.

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Technology trims patient visitYou know the routine. You visit

the dentist, you need a crown. Thedentist prepares the tooth, takes animpression and installs a tempo-rary crown. You then wait twoweeks and return to the dentist tohave the permanent crown in-stalled. If the fit isn’t perfect, thenit goes back to the lab and you wait.And return to the dentist again.

But now, that’s all changed. Dr.Michael Adler of Adler Dentistrycan reduce the two-week waitingperiod and two or three office visitsdown to a single visit.

“This new technology is calledCEREC, which is a computer-aideddesign and milling device. It allowsus to create the patient’s perma-nent crown in just a few minutes,”Adler says. “Now there’s no morewaiting for the lab, no return tripsto the dentist. Patients love it.”

Adler is one of the first dentists inthe area to employ the CERECtechnology in his practice.

“Even though over 4 millionCEREC crowns have been placed,it’s still a relatively new process,”Adler says.

The instrument allows dentists torepair a damaged tooth in aboutone hour. They no longer need totake impressions or create tempo-raries. The CEREC system enablesAdler to satisfy patients seeking a

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To make the restoration, the den-tist first paints a reflective powderon the prepared tooth. Using a spe-cial camera, they take an accuratepicture of the tooth that is then dis-played on a computer screen,where the dentist designs therestoration. Then CEREC takesover and automatically creates therestoration. Finally, the dentistbonds the new restoration to thesurface of the old tooth.

“All this makes going to the den-tist much easier and faster,” Ad l e rsays. “Because who really wants tospend more time in the dentalchair?”

Straight teeth without braces?Did you have braces when you

were a kid? Then you probably re-member how much you didn’t likethem, even though years later youwere proud of your straight teeth.

Today, adults may be able to gettheir teeth straightened withoutmetal braces or a headgear. It’scalled Invisalign and it’s availablein many general dental offices, aswell as orthodontics-only practices.

Adler is a general dentist who of-fers his patients the new Invisaligntreatment. “Invisalign uses a seriesof clear aligners that quickly andgently move your teeth into the de-sired position,” he says. “They arevirtually invisible unless you get upreal close to the person wearingthem.” Some of the benefits of thistreatment over traditional bracesinclude:

• Aligners can be removed to eat,brush and floss.

• Your teeth move little by little.• Results occur often in six

months to a year.Not all patients are candidates

for Invisalign, which is why mostdentists who offer the procedurewill give patients a complimentaryconsultation to see if the treatmentis right for them.

“My patients tell me they reallylove not having metal wires orbands in their mouths,” Adler says.“But the best part is that most peo-

ple won’t notice you’re in treat-ment.”

Laser detects hidden decayAll dentists agree that finding

and treating dental decay in its ear-liest stages can save patients timeand money, and help them avoidpain. But even the best decay pro-tection technology – the dental X-ray – often misses hidden decay.Now there is a new cavity detectionsystem called the DIAGNOdentthat proponents say will find decaythat X-rays can’t.

“It’s essentially a laser beamthat can see inside the tooth,” Ad l e rsays. “It scans teeth for hidden de-cay without the radiation associat-ed with X-rays.”

Adler is one of the first dentists inthe region to use the DIAGNOdent,which is more accurate than con-ventional X-rays.

“Current research has shown usthat the traditional method of look-ing for decay can miss up to 50 per-cent of the decay that is present,”Adler says.

The DIAGNOdent works bybeaming laser light beneath thehard enamel layer. The beam is re-flected back to a handheld device,which looks like a wand. The laserbeam makes it possible to measurethe decay lurking below the toothenamel. The instrument then emitsa series of variable pitched soundsthat tell the dentist there is decaypresent and to what extent.

For more information aboutthese and other treatment options,to schedule an appointment or for acomplimentary consultation, callAdler Dentistry at 303-747-6977 orvisit www.adlersmiles.com.





Enjoy the simple life at The VistasAt The Vistas in Longmont, seniors will find a living

space that was designed with them in mind. Fromemergency response systems to an on-site beauty sa-lon, residents will find little reason to leave this uniquecommunity that offers assisted living, independent liv-ing and Alzheimer’s care.

The assisted living services and amenities at TheVistas creates a joyful experience while offering a sim-ple life full of freedom to live the life you want.

The independent living community provides all thedining, services and activities to its residents. Resi-dents will find the time to relax and be as active as theywant with a range of activities which include exercise,singing, trips and dancing.

Another reason residents flock to The Vistas is its lo-cation. With breathtaking views of the Rocky Moun-tains and Longs Peak, residents can be sitting outdoorsand enjoying the mountain scenery. The assisted livingand independent living also offers walking paths and itsown lake, while the Alzheimer’s care community pro-vides security for indoor and outdoor activities.

The grand opening of The Vistas is coming soon, sowatch the Times-Call for grand opening events whereyou can come join the fun and learn how you can be-come a part of the simple lifestyle experience at TheVistas. Stop by 2310 Ninth Ave. or call 303-532-4946 toschedule a tour.

Twin Peaks Dermatology, PC here to helpThe largest organ in your body is your skin, so it’s

important you take care of it. Twin Peaks Dermatology,PC in Longmont is here to help you do that with theprofessional guidance of Board Certified DermatologistJohn Fueston, M.D.

“I treat all disorders of the skin, hair and nails, andsee patients of all ages,” he says. “I strive to provide thehighest level of care for my patients.”

No matter what your need is, Fueston can help youtreat it through medical and surgical dermatology, aswell as cosmetic services. The medical and surgicalend of his practice includes treating skin cancer, acne,psoriasis, pigmentation disorders, skin infections, moleremoval, rosacea, warts, scalp conditions, cysts, rashesand eczema, hair loss and scars.

For the cosmetic side of his practice, Fuestonperforms Botox, fillers such as Juvederm, sclerothera-py of spider veins, benign skin lesion removal, skin tagremoval and cosmetic mole removal. In addition, hesells Obagi skin care products, which are designed totransform your skin at the cellular level to to make youlook and feel younger. “My goal is for every patient tohave a really good experience during their visit to myp ra c t i c e, ” he says.

Call today for an appointment at 303-485-8913. TwinPeaks Dermatology, PC is located at 205 S. Main St.,Ste. E, in the Burlington Medical Center.

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NOVEMBER EVENTSThrough Nov. 8• Handweavers Guild of Boulder Annual Fiber ArtsSale. Unique show and sale by local artists. Findlarge and small items by weavers, knitters, beadartists, quilters, spinners, felters, basket makers,artwork, jewelry, ornaments and kitchen items. Thisshow includes a juried exhibit of work by artists ofnational stature. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Wed-Fri; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat-Sun. Free. Boulder County Fairgrounds,9595 Nelson Road, Longmont. 303-443-9871.w w w. h a n d w e a v e r s o f b o u l d e r. o r g .Nov. 7• K.C. Groves, bluegrass pick. 6-8 p.m. OskarBlues Tasty Weasel, 1800 Pike Road, Longmont.w w w. o s k a r b l u e s . c o m .• Boulder Camerata. The Boulder Camerata, anew ensemble of the Boulder Chorale comprising80 experienced singers, joins with guest artistsMargo Krimmel and Kristi Bartleson, harp, in adebut concert exploring the sonic landscape ofround, rondo, cycle and orb. 7:30 p.m. $15, $12seniors, students and military, $5 children. FirstUnited Methodist Church of Boulder, 1421 SpruceSt., Boulder. 303-554-7692.w w w. b o u l d e r c h o r a l e . o r g .• Aster Women’s Chamber Choir. A concert of solosand choral settings from musicals by BarbaraDamashek, Mary Rodgers, Lucy Simon, JeanineTesori and Teresa Wilhelmi. 7:30 p.m. $10, $5seniors and students. Broomfield Auditorium, 3Community Park Drive, Broomfield. 303-466-2879. www.AsterChoir.org.• Artist Reception and Craft Show with Bake Sale.The First Baptist Church of Longmont was recentlydesignated a Longmont Historic Landmark and theyare restoring the stained glass windows. While grantmoney will pay for 75 percent, the church is raisingthe other 25 percent. The show will display and selllocal artist and crafters work. All art will berepresented, including oil and watercolor paintings,photography, knit stocking caps, family cookbooks,bird houses and more. There is also a silentauction. 3-8 p.m. 701 Kimbark St., Longmont.303-776-1128.• Medicine Horse Program Foal Festival. Thisprogram enhances the mental health and life skills

of youth, adults, families and groups throughtherapeutic interaction with horses. This festival willgive a sneak preview of the programs, a trainedhorse fundraiser special event, a Hope foal surprise,a band, door prizes and silent auction. 6-9 p.m.$60 show and dinner. 8778 Arapahoe Road,Boulder. 720-406-7630. www.medicinehorse.org.• Evening to Remember: 50 Years of Caring. Annualblack-tie event sponsored by Longmont UnitedHospital volunteers. Dinner, dancing and silentauction. 6-11:30 p.m. $75 a person. RadissonConference Center, 1860 Industrial Circle,Longmont. 303-651-5205. www.luhcares.org.

• Twin Peaks Rotary XC Challenge. 3.5 mile runningrace. All race proceeds benefit the Longmont TwinPeaks Rotary Club scholarship fund. Entry feeincludes a professionally timed race, overall andage-group awards, a goody bag (limited to first 150entries), and a warm fuzzy feeling. 9 a.m. $25 dayof race. Roger’s Grove, 220 Hover St., Longmont.E-mail jasonod@ comcast.net. www.fallcross.com.

• Imagination Makers Theater Co. presents TheTrouble with Jesse, a popular favorite written bystudents and helps to model positive conflictresolution. For all ages, adults and children alikewill be moved to laughter, tears and more. 3:30-4:30 p.m. Free. Boulder Public Library, 1000Canyon Blvd., Boulder. 303-441-3100.w w w. b o u l d e r. l i b . c o . u s .Nov. 8• Trio Blue. Free. Left Hand Brewery, 1265 BostonAve., Longmont. www.lefthandbrewing.com.• Felonius Smith Trio performs the acoustic roots ofthe blues music that inspired Hot Tuna, Taj Mahaland Ry Cooder based on the pre-electric blues stylesfrom the 1920s and 1930s. Free. Meadows BranchLibrary, 4800 Baseline Road, Boulder. 303-441-4169.• Harpsichord Recital - Boulder Bach Festival.Celebrate the opening of the Boulder Bach Festivalwith internationally acclaimed Jory Vinikour onharpsichord. 4 p.m. $20. First CongregationalChurch, 1128 Pine St., Boulder. 303-776-9666.w w w. b o u l d e r b a c h f e s t i v a l . o r g .• Cake Walks, Ragtime and Jazz Concert. A benefitconcert for The Tiny Tim Center that features theLongs Peak Dixieland Gospel Band plus DaleSherrod on Ragtime Piano. Rory Thomas of theQueen City Jazz Band will be a guest artist onbanjo. 2:30 p.m. Admission is by donation. LongsPeak United Methodist Church, 1421 ElmhurstDrive, Longmont. 720-652-9390. www.lpumc.net.• StoryShare Circles. Cosponsored by the RockyMountain Storytellers Guild, the StoryShare Circlesgive professional storytellers a chance to try out newmaterial, as well as offering a supportiveatmosphere for people who would like to tell a story,even if it’s the first time. 3:30-4:45 p.m. Free.Boulder Public Library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave.,Boulder. 303-441-3100. www.boulder.lib.co.us.Nov. 10• Planetary Nebulae: Previewing the Fate of theSolar System. Kevin France, Research Associatewith the Center for Astrophysics and SpaceAstronomy will present a lecture on the new Hubblephotos and data. 7-8:45 p.m. Free. Boulder PublicLibrary, 1000 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder. 303-441-4113. www.boulder.lib.co.us.Nov. 12-14• The Adventure Film Festival in Boulder. Theinternational arena for the best and most inspiringindependent films of the year, encompassing allaspects of adventure, from serious exploration toenvironmental heroism to gripping tales from theedge of the believable. Downtown Boulder.w w w. a d v e n t u r e f i l m . o r g .Nov. 13• David & Teesha Concert. David and TeeshaMinistries share the message of Jesus Christ in aclear, direct and effective manner by using the art ofillusion. 7 p.m. $7. LifeBridge Christian Church,10345 Ute Highway, Longmont. 303-651-9547.w w w. l b c c . o r g .• Celebration of Latin America. TimberlineSymphony presents works by Manuel de Falla,Arturo Marquez, and Jose Pablo Moncayo. Featuredguitar soloist Javier de los Santos plays theConcierto de Aranjuez by Joaquin Rodrigo, withAlternatives for Youth and Longmont YouthSymphony. 7:30 p.m. $10-$15. Niwot HighSchool, 8989 E. Niwot Road, Niwot. 970-577-1550. www.timberlinesymphony.org.

Shirley “Ti g ” Jones browses through racks of handmade scarves at the Handweavers Guild of Boulder’s annualsale at the Boulder County Fairgrounds last year. This year’s show is Nov. 4 through 8. (Times-Call)

The annual Twin Peaks Rotary XC Challenge is afootrace approximately 3.5 miles in length, and takesplace at Roger’s Grove Park in Longmont. (CourtesyTwin Peaks Rotary)

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Urgent care provides aconvenient alternative

Over the weekend you hurt your ankle. The nextcouple of days pass and your ankle becomes morepainful as you walk on it. When you return to work yourco-workers tell you to have it looked at because it mightbe broken. You call the doctor, but they can’t get you infor an X-ray for another week. What do you do? You canwalk around on your ankle for another week with thepossibility of further damage, or go to the emergencyroom and pay a lot of money and wait a couple hours tobe seen. Solution to the problem, visit your local urgentcare center.

What is urgent care?“Urgent care is a convenient same day healthcare

alternative when you are unable to get a same-dayappointment with your primary care physician, or needto be seen when your doctor’s office is closed,” says Dr.Nathan Moore, owner of Rocky Mountain Urgent Carein Longmont. “Many people are unaware that urgentcare is a more cost effective option than going to theemergency room where wait-time is longer and costsare higher compared to a typical urgent care visit.”

When should it be used?There are times when a person should go directly to

the emergency room when seeking medical attention.“Chest pains, blurred vision and numbness in the face,arm or leg are all reasons to seek care at the ER,”Moore says. “Symptoms such as sore throats, brokenbones, rashes and lacerations can often be treated atan urgent care clinic.”

If people are still unsure of where to go when theycan’t get into their primary care physician, Mooresuggests speaking with someone at their doctor’soffice. They can usually advise the patient on where togo for alternative care.

How will your doctor know about a visit tourgent care?

“At Rocky Mountain Urgent Care, we have a workingrelationship with most primary care physicians,”Moore says. “After a patient is seen at one of ourclinics, notes are faxed to their doctor’s office, and thepatient is directed to make an appointment with theirdoctor for a follow-up.”

Rocky Mountain Urgent Care sees patients on awalk-in basis. All clinics are conveniently open days,evenings, weekends and holidays with no appointmentnecessary. Hours are Monday through Friday from 8a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 4p.m.

Urgent care is a convenient alternative to a primarycare physician or the ER. Most insurances are accept-ed and there are discounted rates for private paypatients and a membership discount plan for $18 amonth for an entire family.

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• Second Friday in Downtown Longmont. Artopenings, live entertainment and retailer openhouses. 6-9 p.m. Downtown Longmont, MainStreet, between Third and Sixth Avenue, Longmont.303-651-8484. www.downtownlongmont.com.• Colorado Watercolor Society’s One Foot Exhibit.Art exhibit featuring watercolorists from throughoutColorado. All art measures one foot by one footmaximum. 6-9 p.m. Free. Old Firehouse Art Center,667 Fourth Ave., Longmont. 303-651-2787.w w w. f i r e h o u s e a r t . o r g .

Nov. 14• Longmont Symphony Orchestra: Brahms, Dvorakand Longmont! 7:30 p.m. Vance Brand CivicAuditorium, 600 E. Mountain View Ave., Longmont.303-772-5796. www.longmontsymphony.org.

• 35th Annual Longmont Turkey Trot. Choose from a10K and 2 mile run/walk. Register on active.com ordownload a registration form online atwww.ci.longmont.co.us/rec. Proceeds assist theLongmont Recreation Services Youth ScholarshipFund. 9 a.m. $20, $18 youth/senior. WestviewMiddle School, 1651 Airport Road, Longmont. 303-651-8406. www.ci.longmont.co.us/rec.• American Legion Unit 1985 Auxiliary 10th AnnualSanta Cops Auction. Annual event to raise money tobuy gift items for children less fortunate with thecooperation of the local police departments. In needof new or gently used auction items, gift baskets, giftcertificates for services, sponsorships and cashdonations. 2 p.m. American Legion Post 1985,670 First St., Firestone. 303-667-8745.• Harvest Home Holiday Event. Ride a horse drawntrolley, decorate a cookie, make a craft and see howpioneers pressed apple cider. Come experience an1880s harvest and holiday season. 11 a.m.-3 p.m.Free. Sandstone Ranch Visitor Center, 3001 Colo.Highway 119, Longmont. 303-774-4692.w w w. c i . l o n g m o n t . c o . u s / p a r k s / p a r k .• WOW! Children’s Museum 13th Birthday Party.WOW! is turning 13 years old this year and you’reinvited to help us celebrate. Help us blow out ourbirthday candles and enjoy refreshments, specialentertainment and crafts. 11a.m. $7 children, adultsfree. WOW! Children’s Museum, 110 N. HarrisonAve., Lafayette. 303-604-2424.w w w. w o w m u s e u m . c o m .• Help Protect Your Wealth and Independence. Inthis seminar learn the four common misconceptionsabout long-term care; why people fail to planfinancially; options for funding long-term care; typesand levels of care available. 10 a.m.-noon. Free. St.Vrain Valley Credit Union, 777 21st Ave., Longmont.720-652-7195. www.svvcu.org.Nov. 14-15• American Legion Auxiliary Holiday Bazaar. Doorprizes to shoppers throughout the day. Activities

available. Lunch available. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Free toshoppers. American Legion, 1150 Pine St.,Louisville. 303-664-9039. [email protected]. 15• Scott Von. Free. Left Hand Brewery, 1265 BostonAve., Longmont. www.lefthandbrewing.com.Nov. 17• Longmont Christian Women’s Connection. LCWCwill share some kindness on Homeless OutreachProviding Encouragement, whose mission is toprovide nighttime life-sustaining support tohomeless individuals, who are at risk and living onthe streets of Longmont. Please bring warm cold-weather items like hats, gloves, scarves, blanketsand sleeping bags to help warm the homeless thiswinter. Make reservations by Nov. 13. 9:30-11 a.m.Radisson Conference Center, 1860 Industrial Circle,Longmont. 303-682-2752. [email protected].• Drop-In Science Explorations. Curious about howto approach science with your kids? Join usthroughout the winter months for family science fun.Drop-in science explorations are informal hands-onscience sessions. 10 a.m.-noon. $7 for children,adults free. WOW! Children’s Museum, 110 N.Harrison Ave., Lafayette. 303-604-2424.w w w. w o w m u s e u m . c o m .• Sesquicentennial Lecture. This slide presentationreveals the connections between cough syrup andribozymes, a horse drawn ice wagon and Jovianspacecraft, time bombs and radiation on west Pearl,Einsteins hair and V-2 rockets, and weaves themtogether to help explain todays world-widereputation of Boulders scientific community. 7-8:30p.m. Free. Boulder Public Library, 1001 ArapahoeAve., Boulder. 303-441-3196.w w w. b o u l d e r. l i b . c o . u s .Nov. 18• Boulder Business Trade Fair at Twenty Ninth Street.Local businesses get a chance to showcase theirproducts and services to the Boulder area

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includes the official tree lighting, live music,refreshments and specials throughout town. Don’tmiss Banjo Billy Bus rides and a visit with Santa.5-8 p.m. Downtown Niwot, Historic Old Town andCottonwood Square, Niwot. 303-652-4144.w w w. n i w o t . c o m .Nov. 28• St. Nick’s on the Bricks. Children can get theirrequests into Santa by visiting him at this annualevent that runs Saturdays through Dec. 19. 11a.m.-2 p.m. Downtown Boulder Visitor Center,1303 Pearl St., Boulder. 303-449-3774.w w w. B o u l d e r D o w n t o w n . c o m .• Society for Creative Aging VIVA theatre troupeperformance. A new production with scenes fromfamous playwrights combined with sparklingoriginal material. A fun-filled, heartfelt performancethat reaches across the ages. 2-3:30 p.m. Free.Boulder Public Library, 1000 Canyon Blvd.,Boulder. 303-441-3100. www.boulder.lib.co.us.Nov. 29• AB Trio. Free. Left Hand Brewery, 1265 BostonAve., Longmont. www.lefthandbrewing.com.Ongoing November Events• Through Nov. 7 – Front Range Community CollegeFaculty Art Show. Great Frame Up, 430 Main St.,Longmont. 303-772-7293.w w w. l o n g m o n t . t h e g r e a t f r a m e u p . c o m .• Through Nov. 7 – Resident Artists. Muse Gallery,356 Main St., Longmont. 303-678-7869.w w w. a r t s l o n g m o n t . o r g .• Through Nov. 7 – Return to the Twilight Zone.7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundaymatinees Oct. 25 and Nov. 1. $10-$15. Mary MillerTheater, 300 E. Simpson St., Lafayette. 720-209-2154. www.tclstage.org.• Through Nov. 15 – El Dia De Los Muertos / TheDay of the Dead. Call for details. Arvada Center forthe Arts and Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd.,Arvada. 720-898-7200. arvadacenter.org.• Through Nov. 15 – La Ofrenda de los Muertos. 9a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays; 1-5 p.m.Sundays. Free. Longmont Museum and CulturalCenter, 400 Quail Road, Longmont. 303-651-8374. www.ci.longmont.co.us/museum.

• Through Nov. 15 – Patrick Marold: Sculpture. Callfor details. Arvada Center for the Arts andHumanities, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. 720-898-7200. arvadacenter.org.• Through Nov. 15 – Feels Like Falling. Through herunique sense of humor and striking honesty, NancyCranbourne explores her experience dealing withwhat happens after the loss of a loved one. Thedances express the path from darkness to thereclamation of joy and abundance. Dairy Center forthe Arts, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder. 303-444-7328.w w w. 4 0 w o m e n o v e r 4 0 . c o m .• Through Nov. 21 – Communicating Doors. In thisintricate time-traveling comic thriller, Ms. PoopayDayseer, a London Sexual Consultant from thefuture, stumbles into a murder plot that sends her,via a unique set of hotel doors, traveling back intime. Times vary call for details. $17, $16 students,$15 seniors. Longmont Theatre Company, 513Main St., Longmont. 303-772-5200.w w w. l o n g m o n t t h e a t r e . o r g .• Through Nov. 22 – The Second Tosca. Days andtimes vary; call for details. $34-$40. Arvada Centerfor the Arts and Humanities, 6901 WadsworthBlvd., Arvada. 720-898-7200. arvadacenter.org.• Through Nov. 28 – Woven Art by BetsyBlumenthal. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays; 9a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Free. NationalCenter for Atmospheric Research Lab, Mesa Lab,1850 Table Mesa Drive, Boulder. 303-497-2408.w w w. u c a r. e d u / o u t r e a c h / s s s .• Through Nov. 29 – Celebrating Clay: 40 Yearswith the Boulder Potters Guild. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.daily. Free. Canyon Gallery, 1000 Canyon Blvd.,Boulder. 303-441-3100. www.boulder.lib.co.us.• Through Nov. 30 – Oils and Pastels. By BeckyEveritt. Cafe Luna, 800 Coffman St., Longmont.303-702-9996.

DECEMBER EVENTSDec. 2• Homegrown Jazz! Compositions by the Universityof Colorado at Boulder’s jazz faculty are the focus ofthis concert, with particular emphasis on the musicof trumpeter Brad Goode and saxophonist JohnGunther. 7 p.m. Broomfield Auditorium, 3

Community Park Drive, Broomfield. 303-464-5835. www.broomfieldauditorium.com.• Lights of Love. Purchase lights ($10) or one oftwo stars ($100 each) to light the annual LUH tree.Lights can be designated in memory of or in honorof a loved one, with proceeds going to thevolunteers donations to the hospital. A group fromthe Longmont Chorale will sing in the lobby. 5:30p.m. Longmont United Hospital, 1850 MountainView Ave., Longmont. Reserve your lights early bycalling 303-651-5111. www.luhcares.org.Dec. 3 - 4• Christmas in Berthoud. Light, color, music andfood will be the focus during a two-day holidayfestival where people will come together to benefitthe needy in the area. Activities will include aFestival of Trees Silent Auction for trees, wreaths andraffle; a Gift Tour where people can bid on itemsthroughout town; Festival of Trees Craft Boutique atGrace Place, 250 Mountain Ave.; Holiday Home GiftBazaar at the Berthoud Community Center, 248Welch Ave., with holiday items, bake sale goodsand raffle opportunities; and the Make and TakeCrafts event for kids at Berthoud Elementary, wherethey can make pretzels, ornaments and cookiemixes. The festival will wrap up with the Parade ofLights on Dec. 4 at 5 p.m. and a chili dinner from 6to 9 p.m. at the community Center. DowntownBerthoud, Berthoud. 970-532-4200.w w w. C h r i s t m a s i n B e r t h o u d . o r g .• 44th Annual Christmas Home Tour. Homesdecorated in holiday themes and open for visitorswith volunteer hosts at each home. All work for thetour is done by volunteers with proceeds benefitingmany Longmont non-profit agencies. 10 a.m.-9p.m. $10 in advance, $15 day of tour. FirstCongregational Church, 1500 Ninth Ave.,Longmont. 303-499-8502. www.ucclongmont.org.Dec. 4• University of Colorado at Boulder’s HolidayFestival. Join this favorite way to ring in the holidayseason. The performance features traditionalChristmas music and seasonal music from aroundthe world performed by the University Symphony

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Three-year-old Xavier Moy watches a toy train circle a “Thomas the Train”-themed Christmas tree during the25th Annual Tiny Tim Christmas in 2006. The annual event raises funds for the Tiny Tim Center, which providesservices to children with disabilities. (Times-Call)

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Santa talks to a younger version of himself at the2008 Christmas in Berthoud festivities. This year’sevents are set for Dec. 3 and 4. (Courtesy BerthoudChamber of Commerce)



Orchestra, CU choirs, smaller ensembles andsoloists. 7:30 p.m. $12-$52. Macky AuditoriumConcert Hall, University of Colorado, Boulder. 303-492-8008. www.cuconcerts.org.• Downtown Holiday Kickoff. Kickoff the holidayseason downtown with the Reindeer Dash at 6p.m., followed by the lighting of the Sixth AvenuePlaza tree at 6:15 p.m. Entertainment and activitieswill include fire dancers, street performers, a ponycarousel, wagon and cart rides and bag pipes. VisitSanta at the Used Book Emporium, as well as themerchant open house. 6-8 p.m. Free. DowntownLongmont, Main Street, between Third and SixthAvenue, Longmont. 303-651-8484.Dec. 5• 28th Annual Christmas Tree Festival. This is onethe largest fund-raising events for the Tiny TimCenter. Through volunteer efforts and financialsponsorship, all of the day’s proceeds benefit ourtherapeutic preschool program. Call for details.Radisson Conference Center, 1860 Industrial Circle,Longmont. 303-776-7417. www.tinytimcenter.org.• Rocky Mountain Brassworks. Celebrate the

season with a touch of Caribbean, Latin, Jazz andPop music. 7:30 p.m. $15, $10 seniors andstudents, kids under 12 free. Broomfield Auditorium,3 Community Park Drive, Broomfield.w w w. r o c k y m o u n t a i n b r a s s w o r k s . o r g .• Gingerbread House Competition. Build, view andsee gingerbread houses judged at this fun event. 9-11 a.m. Free. Longmont Senior Center, 910 LongsPeak Ave., Longmont. 303-651-8411.w w w. c i . l o n g m o n t . c o . u s / s e n _ c t r.• Lights of December Parade. Hometown event thatwinds through downtown Boulder and involves awide cross-section of the Boulder Countycommunity with high school marching bands, fireengines, carolers, church floats, non-profit and civicorganizations, and businesses. 6 p.m. DowntownBoulder, Starts at 15th and Pearl streets, Boulder.303-449-3774. www.BoulderDowntown.com.• St. Nick’s on the Bricks. Children can get theirrequests into Santa by visiting him at this annualevent that runs Saturdays through Dec. 19. 11

a.m.-2 p.m. Downtown Boulder Visitor Center,1303 Pearl St., Boulder. 303-449-3774.w w w. B o u l d e r D o w n t o w n . c o m .• Lafayette Home for the Holidays. Holidayshopping, free street corner caroling, kids artactivities, visits with Santa and his reindeer, hotchocolate, cookies and more. Santas reindeer from2-4 p.m. Santa to arrive at 2 p.m. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.Free. Old Town Lafayette, Chester and Public Road,Lafayette. 303-665-9555.w w w. l a f a y e t t e c o l o r a d o . c o m .• 35th Annual Lyons Holiday Bazaar. Handmadearts and crafts. The event benefits the Lyons DepotLibrary. Lyons Elementary Gym, Fourth andStickney, Lyons. 303-823-5165.• Lyons Golden Gang Holiday Bazaar. Enjoyhandmade crafts for sale, a chili lunch, homemadetamales and a bake sale. All proceeds benefit theLyons Golden Gang. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Odd FellowsHall, one block north of Fourth and Main streets,Ly o n s .• Lyons Holiday Parade of Lights and FireworksShow. Spectacular annual event that includes aparade, fireworks and live music. Light show, 5-6

p.m. and 8-9 p.m. Parade, 6:30 p.m. Free.Downtown Lyons, Sandstone Park, Lyons. 303-823-8250.• Niwot Holiday Parade. Don’t miss this greatholiday parade with a visit from Santa. After theparade, Santa will take kids’ requests at the NiwotGrange. 11 a.m. Downtown Niwot, Historic OldTown and Cottonwood Square, Niwot. 303-652-4144. www.niwot.com.Dec. 5-6• The Nutcracker Ballet featuring LongmontSymphony Orchestra and the Boulder Ballet. Atraditional performance of the holiday classic. 4p.m. Sat. 2 p.m. Sun. $11-$29. Vance Brand CivicAuditorium, 600 E. Mountain View Ave., Longmont.303-772-5796. www.longmontsymphony.org.Dec. 6• University of Colorado at Boulder’s HolidayFestival. Join this favorite way to ring in the holidayseason. The performance features traditionalChristmas music and seasonal music from around

the world performed by the University SymphonyOrchestra, CU choirs, smaller ensembles andsoloists. 4 p.m. $12-$52. Macky AuditoriumConcert Hall, University of Colorado, Boulder. 303-492-8008. www.cuconcerts.org.Dec. 9• Holiday Ice Show. Take part in the Holiday IceShow where local instructors and Denver-areaprofessionals will perform at the Longmont IcePavilion. After the performance open, free skatingand rentals will follow until 9 p.m. 6:30-7:30 p.m.Free. Longmont Ice Pavilion, 725 Eighth Ave.,Longmont.Dec. 11• Rock and Roll Christmas with Academy of Rock.Hear classic rock and roll Christmas favorites whileyou support these budding artists. $5. BroomfieldAuditorium, 3 Community Park Drive, Broomfield.720-887-2371. www.broomfieldauditorium.com.• Longmont Lights Music and Dance. Enjoy thesounds of the holidays at the Senior Center wherelocal musicians will perform while you dance.5:30-8 p.m. Free. Longmont Senior Center, 910Longs Peak Ave., Longmont. 303-651-8411.w w w. c i . l o n g m o n t . c o . u s / s e n _ c t r.• Longmont Artists’ Guild Art Show & Concert.Miniature art show of various art media such as oil,watercolor, mixed media, sculpture, photographand concert. 1:30-4:30 p.m. Concert at 2:30 p.m.Art show is free, concert $7. Longmont SeniorCenter, 910 Longs Peak Ave., Longmont. 303-828-3453. www.longmontartistsguild.org.• Longmont Lights. Visit Roosevelt Park for a varietyof events, including carriage rides, mini train rides,fire pits, night parachute drop at 7 p.m. andcarolers. 5-8 p.m. Free. Roosevelt Park, 700 LongsPeak Avenue, Longmont.• Second Friday in Downtown Longmont. Artopenings, live entertainment and retailer openhouses. 6-9 p.m. Downtown Longmont, MainStreet, between Third and Sixth Avenue, Longmont.303-651-8484. www.downtownlongmont.com.• Santa’s Workshop. Kids can take part in Santa’sWorkshop. 5-8 p.m. Free. St. Vrain MemorialBuilding Gymnasium, 700 Longs Peak Ave.,Longmont.Dec. 12• A Voice, a Chime, a Chant Sublime. An event forpeace on earth and good will to all, come and hear.Special guests are the Hand Bell Choir of LongsPeak United Methodist Church and the LongmontChildren’s Chorale. 7:30 p.m. First CongregationalChurch, 1500 Ninth Ave., Longmont. 303-499-8502.• Boulder Chorale Holiday Concert. In the Moon ofWintertime: Songs of the Season. The BoulderChildren’s and Concert chorales and Camerata joinwith the Apollo Chamber Brass for a spirited andheartwarming program of seasonal favorites fromaround the world. 7:30 p.m. First United MethodistChurch of Boulder, 1421 Spruce St., Boulder.w w w. b o u l d e r c h o r a l e . o r g .• Fifth Annual Nutty Nutcracker. Airborne Dancetakes their annual nutty take on the belovedChristmas tradition 2 and 7 p.m. Vance Brand CivicAuditorium, 600 E. Mountain View Ave., Longmont.• Longmont Lights and Hometown Holiday Parade.Start the evening off right in Roosevelt Park for avariety of events, including carriage rides, mini trainrides, fire pits and carolers. Then, kick off theevening with the Hometown Holiday Parade of

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Enjoy the seasonal music as they perform Bach andHandel Extravaganza in collaboration with theColorado Choral Arts Society, with the audiencejoining in Christmas carols at the end of the concert.7:30 p.m. $15, $10 for senior, students, children.First United Methodist Church of Boulder, 1421Spruce St., Boulder. www.timberlinesymphony.org.• Tara Performing Arts High School’s ChristmasCandlelight Festival. An evening of choral andhandbell music to celebrate the season. Thecommunity will also be able to sing along withcarols and enjoy seasonal music by candlelight.This year’s program features Haydn’s MissaCellensis in C, Mariazellermesse. Dec. 18, 5, 8p.m.; Dec. 19, 8 p.m.; Dec. 20, 5, 8 p.m. $14, $9students seniors and children. St. Mary MagdaleneChurch, 4775 Cambridge St., Boulder. 303-443-5990. www.tarahighschool.org.• P’zazz Children’s Choir and Dynamix vocalEnsemble. Choirs will be joined by the classy andexciting After Midnight Jazz Band. The concert willfeature solos, group songs, several songs with thejazz band, and a few selections performed by theAfter Midnight guys. 7:30 p.m. $10, $8 seniors andchildren under 12. Broomfield Auditorium, 3Community Park Drive, Broomfield.w w w. b r o o m f i e l d a u d i t o r i u m . c o m .Dec. 19• Broomfield Civic Orchestra Rockin’ theHolidays. Celebrate with the style of theTransiberian Orchestra and Mannheim Steamroller.7:30 p.m. $10, $8 seniors and students, $4children children and younger. BroomfieldAuditorium, 3 Community Park Drive, Broomfield.w w w. b r o o m f i e l d c i v i c o r c h e s t r a . o r g .• Kindness for Kids. Toy distribution for families inthe St. Vrain Valley School District, with low incomeand very limited access to holiday gifts are eligibleto register for toys. Registration forms availableonline. 8 a.m. Twin Peaks Mall, 1250 S. Hover St.,Longmont. 303-776-2927, Ext. 209.w w w. c h r i s t m a s o f k i n d n e s s . c o m .• St. Nick’s on the Bricks. Children can get theirrequests into Santa by visiting him at this annualevent. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Downtown Boulder VisitorCenter, 1303 Pearl St., Boulder. 303-449-3774.w w w. B o u l d e r D o w n t o w n . c o m .Dec. 19-20• Tc h a i k o w s k y ’s Nutcracker. Join the NiwotTimberline Symphony and Longmont Dance Theatrefor this annual tradition. 1, 7 p.m. Saturday 2 p.m.Sunday. Niwot High School, 8989 E. Niwot Road,Niwot. www.timberlinesymphony.org.Dec. 20• Scott Von. Free. Left Hand Brewery, 1265 BostonAve., Longmont. www.lefthandbrewing.com.• Boulder Chamber Orchestra. FeaturingBonnie Draina, soprano. 7:30 p.m. $20, $15seniors and students. Broomfield Auditorium,3 Community Park Drive, Broomfield.w w w. b o u l d e r c h a m b e r o r c h e s t r a . o r g .Dec. 22• Danse Etoile Ballet. Cultural Affairs presents DanseEtoile dance company as they perform an originalpiece based on this Christmas classic. Danse Etoilecultivates young artists and their productions havewon praise throughout metro area. 2 p.m. $5, kidsyounger than 10 free. Broomfield Auditorium, 3Community Park Drive, Broomfield. 303-464-5835. www.broomfieldauditorium.com.• Drop-In Science Explorations. Curious about howto approach science with your kids? Join usthroughout the winter months for family science fun.Drop-in science explorations are informal hands-onscience sessions. 10 a.m.-noon. $7 for children,adults free. WOW! Children’s Museum, 110 N.

Harrison Ave., Lafayette. 303-604-2424.w w w. w o w m u s e u m . c o m .Dec. 23• Drop-In Science Explorations. Curious about howto approach science with your kids? Join usthroughout the winter months for family science fun.Drop-in science explorations are informal hands-onscience sessions. 10 a.m.-noon. $7 for children,adults free. WOW! Children’s Museum, 110 N.Harrison Ave., Lafayette. 303-604-2424.w w w. w o w m u s e u m . c o m .Dec. 27• AB Trio. Free. Left Hand Brewery, 1265 BostonAve., Longmont. www.lefthandbrewing.com.Dec. 31• New Year’s Eve Celebration. Noise maker crafts,musical entertainment by acclaimed children'smusician Eric West and a special New Yearscountdown and celebration at noon. All New Yearsactivities are included with admission to themuseum. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. $7 for children, adultsfree. WOW! Children’s Museum, 110 N. HarrisonAve., Lafayette. 303-604-2424.w w w. w o w m u s e u m . c o m .Ongoing December Events• Dec. 11-20 – The Best Christmas Pageant Ever.Days and times vary, call for more information.$10, children 3 and younger free. Longmont TheatreCompany, 513 Main St., Longmont. 303-772-5200. www.longmonttheatre.org.

• Dec. 14-30 – Scrooge. The classic musicalversion of Dicken’s A Christmas Carol. Times varycall for details. Jesters Dinner Theatre, 224 Main St.,Longmont. 303-682-9980.w w w. j e s t e r s t h e a t r e . c o m .• Through Dec. 26 – The Best Christmas PageantEver. Times vary call for details. Jesters DinnerTheatre, 224 Main St., Longmont. 303-682-9980.w w w. j e s t e r s t h e a t r e . c o m .• Through Jan. 3 - Honk! Days and times vary; callfor details. $8-$10. Arvada Center for the Arts and

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Emily AnnMarie Pietruszka, right, and GalenTemple-Wood, portray the Ballerina and Soldier Dollin Act One of the Nutcracker Ballet produced by theLongmont Dance Theatre and the Niwot TimberlineSymphony at Niwot High School in 2008. This year’sperformance is Dec. 19 and 20. (Joshua Buck)

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Children’s musician Eric West will perform at theWOW! Children’s Museum for the New Year’s EveCelebration. (Courtesy Eric West)



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Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. 720-898-7200. arvadacenter.org.• Through Jan. 17 – Andrea Modica. BoulderMuseum of Contemporary Art, 1750 13th St.,Boulder. 303-443-2122. www.bmoca.org.• Through Jan. 17 – Heather Wilcoxon: The Surfaceand Beneath. Free. Boulder Museum ofContemporary Art, 1750 13th St., Boulder. 303-443-2122. www.bmoca.org.• Through Jan. 17 – Urban Chicken Coop Projectsby the University of Colorado at Boulder. BoulderMuseum of Contemporary Art, 1750 13th St.,Boulder. 303-443-2122. www.bmoca.org.• Through Jan. 10 – Nuncrackers the NunsenseChristmas Show. Times vary call for details. JestersDinner Theatre, 224 Main St., Longmont. 303-682-9980. www.jesterstheatre.com.• Through April 25 – Rocky Mountain Elk: A LocalHistory. Exhibit explores elk in Estes Park. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 1-5 p.m. Sundays.Estes Park Museum, 200 Fourth St., Estes Park.970-586-6256. www.estesnet.com/museum.

JANUARY EVENTSJan. 1• Polar Bear Plunge. Annual plunge into thereservoir to raise funds for different organizations.10 a.m. registration, noon plunge. BoulderReservoir, 5565 N. 51 St., Boulder. www.alz.org.Jan. 8• Second Friday in Downtown Longmont. Artopenings, live entertainment and retailer openhouses. 6-9 p.m. Downtown Longmont, MainStreet, between Third and Sixth Avenue, Longmont.303-651-8484. www.downtownlongmont.com.Jan. 9• Lafayette Quaker Oatmeal Festival. 4K walk/runwith hot oatmeal breakfast. Certified course,BolderBoulder qualifier, register at www.active.com.Health fair. Free oatmeal baking contest. 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Downtown Lafayette, South PublicRoad, between Baseline and Waneka, Lafayette.

303-665-9555. www.lafayettecolorado.com.Jan. 10• Winter Sprinter sponsored by LongmontRecreation Services. A swim meet just for adults.Registration includes up to five individual events andtwo relays. 9 a.m. $20 pre-registered, $25 day ofevent. Centennial Pool, 1201 Alpine St., Longmont.303-651-8406. www.ci.longmont.co.us/rec.Jan. 13• Kindred Spirits Quilt Lecture. The worlds oftraditional and contemporary quilts merge in thislight-hearted evening. Traditional quilter JeananneWright and contemporary quilter Patty Hawkinsillustrate how they blended the two genres in a quiltthey made together. 7 p.m. $5. Longmont Museumand Cultural Center, 400 Quail Road, Longmont.303-651-8374. www.ci.longmont.co.us/museum.Jan. 20• Drop-In Science Explorations. Curious about howto approach science with your kids? Join usthroughout the winter months for family science fun.Drop-in science explorations are informal hands-onscience sessions. 10 a.m.-noon. $7 for children,adults free. WOW! Children’s Museum, 110 N.Harrison Ave., Lafayette. 303-604-2424.w w w. w o w m u s e u m . c o m .• Approaches to Critiquing Quilt Art. Lecture with Dr.Sandra Sider, a New York-based author and quiltartist. She will examine how to critique and improvean art quilt using principles of design developedespecially for quilts as a form of contemporary art. 7p.m. $5. Longmont Museum and Cultural Center,400 Quail Road, Longmont. 303-651-8374.w w w. c i . l o n g m o n t . c o . u s / m u s e u m .Jan. 21• Drop-In Science Explorations. Curious about howto approach science with your kids? Join usthroughout the winter months for family science fun.Drop-in science explorations are informal hands-onscience sessions. 10 a.m.-noon. $7 for children,adults free. WOW! Children’s Museum, 110 N.Harrison Ave., Lafayette. 303-604-2424.w w w. w o w m u s e u m . c o m .Jan. 30• Longmont Symphony Orchestra. Explore theHumor in Music featuring the 2009 Youth ArtistCompetition winner and the Longmont YouthSymphony. 7:30 p.m. $16, $14 seniors, $12youth. Vance Brand Civic Auditorium, 600 E.Mountain View Ave., Longmont. 303-772-5796.w w w. l o n g m o n t s y m p h o n y. o r g .Ongoing January Events• Jan 15-24 – I Do, I Do. A two-person musical

about marriage, featuring Jesters’ owners Scott andMary Lou Moore. Times vary call for details. JestersDinner Theatre, 224 Main St., Longmont. 303-682-9980. www.jesterstheatre.com.• Jan. 29-April 3 – Aida. Elton John and Tim Rice’smusical version of the classic tale. Times vary callfor details. Jesters Dinner Theatre, 224 Main St.,Longmont. 303-682-9980.w w w. j e s t e r s t h e a t r e . c o m .• Jan. 29-Feb. 13 – Spoon River Anthology.Imagine opening the old family album and havingall of the pictures come to life, and in their ownvoices tell you their secrets. A musical and revealingexploration of small town life with all of the humor,fears, loves, losses, and triumphs of the humanspirit. Days and times vary, call for moreinformation. $15-$17. Longmont Theatre Company,513 Main St., Longmont. 303-772-5200.w w w. l o n g m o n t t h e a t r e . o r g .• Through Jan. 3 - Honk! Days and times vary; callfor details. $8-$10. Arvada Center for the Arts andHumanities, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. 720-898-7200. arvadacenter.org.• Through Jan. 4 – Down on the Farm. Boulder Arts& Crafts Gallery, 1421 Pearl St., Boulder. 303-443-3683. www.boulderartsandcrafts.com.• Through Jan. 17 – Andrea Modica. BoulderMuseum of Contemporary Art, 1750 13th St.,Boulder. 303-443-2122. www.bmoca.org.• Through Jan. 17 – Heather Wilcoxon: The Surfaceand Beneath. Free. Boulder Museum ofContemporary Art, 1750 13th St., Boulder. 303-443-2122. www.bmoca.org.• Through Jan. 17 – Urban Chicken Coop Projectsby the University of Colorado at Boulder. BoulderMuseum of Contemporary Art, 1750 13th St.,Boulder. 303-443-2122. www.bmoca.org.• Through Jan. 10 – Nuncrackers the NunsenseChristmas Show. Times vary call for details. JestersDinner Theatre, 224 Main St., Longmont. 303-682-9980. www.jesterstheatre.com.• Through April 25 – Rocky Mountain Elk: A LocalHistory. Exhibit explores elk in Estes Park. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 1-5 p.m. Sundays.Estes Park Museum, 200 Fourth St., Estes Park.970-586-6256. www.estesnet.com/museum.

FEBRUARY EVENTSFeb. 12• Second Friday in Downtown Longmont. Artopenings, live entertainment and retailer openhouses. 6-9 p.m. Downtown Longmont, Main

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Oatie visits with an eager child during the 2006Lafayette Oatmeal Festival. Quaker Oatmeal is asponsor of the festival, so Oatie is a great characterto mingle among guests at the festivals. (CourtesyLafayette Chamber)

Paul Nutter,37, of Evans,checks histime aftercompeting inthe 500freestyleduring theWinterSprinter adultswim meet in2009 atCentennialPool. Thisyear’s eventis set for Jan.10, 2010.(LewisGeyer)




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Boulder county by providing the latest in hearing tech-nology. Dr. Whitney Swander has been with the clinicsince May 2000, and purchased both locations of Hear-ing HealthCare Centers in June 2008.

“Recent advances in technology have greatly im-proved peoples’ experiences with hearing aids, espe-cially in background noise,” she says.

Swander says people who have been unsuccessfulwith hearing aids in the past have been able to benefitfrom new technologies, due to features that reducewhistling and the plugged-up feeling.

In 2007 and 2008, Hearing HealthCare Centers wonthe Times-Call’s Readers’ Choice award for Best Hear-ing Center, which Swander attributes to the satisfactionof patient results.

Hearing evaluations are typically covered by healthinsurance, including Medicare. Hearing HealthCareCenters is a preferred provider for many insurancecompanies including United HealthCare, BlueCross/Blue Shield and Cigna, among others. Hearingaids are a medical expense that can be paid for withpre-tax dollars. Now is the time of year to plan nextye a r ’s expenses.

It is recommended that everyone older than 50 re-ceive a baseline hearing test. Call the Longmont officeat 1515 Main St., Suite 15 at 303-776-8748, or the Boulderoffice at 4800 Baseline Road, Suite E-108 at 303-499-3900.

Street, between Third and Sixth Avenue, Longmont.303-651-8484. www.downtownlongmont.com.• Longmont Artists’s Guild Art Show. Show willinclude work by artists in a variety of mediaincluding oils, watercolor, mixed media,photograph, pastels and sculpture. 10 a.m.-7 p.m.Mon-Thurs; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Fri-Sat. Free admission.430 Main St., Longmont. 303-828-3453.w w w. l o n g m o n t a r t i s t s g u i l d . o r g .Feb. 14• Family V-Day: The Montagues and Capulets:Romeo and Juliet. Featuring the music of Prokofiev:Romeo and Juliet Second Suite, and Tchaikovsky:Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture. Also featuringthe winners of CSMTA piano competition. 2 p.m.$10-$15. Niwot High School, 8989 E. Niwot Road,Niwot. 970-577-1550.w w w. t i m b e r l i n e s y m p h o n y. o r g .• Va l e n t i n e ’s Day Crafts. Make a special craft foryour sweet heart! Valentine’s Day crafts are includedwith museum admission. All day. $7 for children,adults free. WOW! Children’s Museum, 110 N.Harrison Ave., Lafayette. 303-604-2424.w w w. w o w m u s e u m . c o m .Feb. 25• Unity in the Community. Attendees will meetelected officials from state, county, and local levelswho influence business development, taxation, anda healthy economic climate throughout Colorado.5:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Radisson Conference Center,1860 Industrial Circle, Longmont. 303-682-2752.w w w. l o n g m o n t c h a m b e r. o r g .Ongoing February Events• Feb. 20-April 11 – Honky Tonk: Portraits ofCountry Music, 1972-1981. Photographs capturing

a fascinating, transitional period in country music.Photographer Henry Horenstein captured rising starslike Dolly Parton and Emmylou Harris, and legendslike Tex Ritter and Bill Monroe. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Sat.; 1-5 p.m. Sun. Free. Longmont Museum andCultural Center, 400 Quail Road, Longmont. 303-651-8374. www.ci.longmont.co.us/museum.• Through April 25 – Rocky Mountain Elk: A LocalHistory. Exhibit explores elk in Estes Park. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 1-5 p.m. Sunday.Estes Park Museum, 200 Fourth St., Estes Park.970-586-6256. www.estesnet.com/museum.Ongoing Events, Clubs and Happenings• Live Music at Niwot Tavern. Ongoing times anddates. Free. Niwot Tavern, 7960 Niwot Road, Niwot.303-652-0200. www.niwottavern.com.• Longmont Genealogical Society. SecondWednesday of the month. 1 p.m. First LutheranEvangelical Church, 803 Third Ave., Longmont.303-678-5130.• Interfaith Quilters. Mondays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. FirstLutheran Evangelical Church, 803 Third Ave.Longmont. 303-684-9796.• MOMS Club of Longmont-East. Offering supportand activities for moms and their children of allages, last Friday of the month. Longmont. 303-682-9630.• Foothills Audubon Club meeting. Local birdingclub meeting. Public welcome. First Monday of themonth. 7 p.m. Berthoud Community Center, 248Welch Ave., Berthoud. 303-652-2959.• The Art of Beading. Weekday and weekendclasses. Prices and time varies. Bead Lounge, 320Main St., Longmont. 303-678-9966.w w w. b e a d l o u n g e . c o m .• Abrakadoodle Multimedia Art Classes. For children

in kindergarten through grade 5. Wednesdays. 4-5p.m. Old Firehouse Art Center, 667 Fourth Ave.,Longmont. 720-564-9287.w w w. a b r a k a d o o d l e . c o m .• Young Rembrandts Drawing Classes. For childrenage 6 to 12. Tuesdays. 4-5 p.m. Old Firehouse ArtCenter, 667 Fourth Ave., Longmont. 720-564-9287. www.abrakadoodle.com.• Saturday Art Experience. Art classes for childrenage 5 to 12. Pre-registration is required. Secondand fourth Saturday of the month. Free. OldFirehouse Art Center, 667 Fourth Ave., Longmont.720-564-9287. www.abrakadoodle.com.

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Sagittarius – Nov. 22 to Dec. 21Carelessness could get you

in trouble. Count yourpennies and watch holidayspending.

Capricorn – Dec. 22 to Jan. 19Don’t be afraid to put in

extra hours at work. Yourboss is watching and yourwork won’t go unnoticed!

Aquarius – Jan. 20 to Feb. 18Go ahead speak your mind!

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Pisces – Feb. 19 to March 20You may find yourself

seeking something morearound the holidays. Dig deepand find your inner worththrough volunteer work.

Aries – March 21 to April 19Rise to the challenge that is

being presented to you atwork or in your personal life.You will not be disappointed.

Taurus – April 20 to may 20Your persistence will pay

off soon when the one youhave been pursuing willreturn the favor.

Gemini – May 21 to June 21Hold off on purchasing that

one-way ticket to Europe.Your impulsiveness couldleave someone in the dust.

Cancer – June 22 to July 22Things couldn’t be going

any better! Enjoy your wealthand don’t be afraid to spreadyour joy among others.

Leo – July 23 to Aug. 22A change is right around

the corner. Keep your mindopen and you may just landyour dream job!

Virgo – Aug. 23 to Sept. 22You will be blessed with a

new friend who will provideinsight into new businessendeavors.

Libra – Sept. 23 to Oct. 23Spend that extra money

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Scorpio – Oct. 24 to Nov. 21Be sure to charge your cell

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