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TABLE OF CONTENTS Fort Collins Style Magazine • Business, Leisure, Lifestyle 1990-'91
10 FORT COLLINS ... A CITY EMERGES The history behind the growth of our city by Linda Roesener
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WONDER IN THE FORT Exploring the abundance of Fort Collins children's activities by Connie Kimsey
16 1990'S TRENDS IN REAL ESTATE What's growing on the horizons in residential and commercial real estate by Jeanie Aronson
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High tech moves into healthcare, page 56.
FUNTIME FITNESS IN THE FORT Recreational opportunities in the area by Patty Spencer
28 EDUCATION IN THE 90'S Growing and Learning from Kindergarten to Graduation by Sarah Bennett
Choice ... the Possibilities are Endless for Secondary Education
Leaders in real estate speak candidly, page 16.
by Candyce Edelen
36 SHOP 'TIL YOU DROP The malls, the boutiques, the fun of shopping the Choice City by Kay Rios
40 FABULOUS FOOD Fort Collins dining delights by Libby James
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he John Aronson family enjoys a bike ride together through City Park on two-seater bicycles courtesy of Together Tandems. John and Jeanie are the principals of Advanced Aquatic Technology Associates, Inc. Their two children are Christopher, age 7, a student at Barton Elementary and Alexandra, age 4. Together Tandems, owned by Ali and Jim Fentress, specializes in two-seater bike rental and sales. They provide a full line of tandems from their location just north of the bike trail at Prospect and Lemay. Photo by John Clarke.
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Publisher's Letter Fort Collins Style Magazine • Business, Leisure, Lifestyle 1990-'91
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ARTS, CULTURE AND ENTERTAINMENT The events and places to go by Libby James
48 THE ECONOMICS OF BUSINESS IN THE 90'S Business, economic, and financial outlook for Fort Collins by D.L. Frohmader
53 Dr. Albert Yates, new president of Colorado State, page 53.
COLORADO STATE WELCOMES A NEW PRESIDENT An interview with Dr. Albert Yates by Sandra Cowan
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I moved to Fort Collins in 1966 when it boasted a population of 27,000 and a McDonalds restaurant on the southern fringe of town. The Fort Collins Community was friendly, supportive of my first business ventures and provided a nurturing environment open to new products, people and ideas. As I grew up, so did Fort Collins. Along the way I grew to love its location, climate, and beauty. I grew to respect the city fathers progressive and well-thought out plans for this city's future. I marveled at the resilience of its economy and loyalty of its people. I love Fort Collins and truly feel it is a fine place to live and raise a family . In celebration of Fort Collins and moving into a new decade, we inaugurate a new edition all about this special community. It is with pride we present our annual Fort Collins 1990!91, A Community With Style.
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58 CORPORATE FORT COLLINS The Business Side of Fort Collins ... our larger employers- products, people, philosophies, and philanthropy by Barb Gustafson
Corporate Well ness In Larimer County ... Staying healthy moves into businesses
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A CONVERSATION WITH THE GOVERNOR Governor Roy Romer on economic development from a state and regional view by Sandra Cowan
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FORcy eOLLIN8 A City Emerges By Linda Roesener
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t's always intriguing to look back at the history behind the growth of a city and Fort Collins is no exception. Our bustling, progressive city started as a quiet little army post in 1864 that didn't even boast a true "Fort." The abundance of natural resources and the beauty of the valley brought many trappers and settlers
Indian danger was minimal, LaPorte became an important Overland Trail stage station and a trading center. Then in the summer of 1862 a Ute Indian scare brought fear to the settlers ofthe LaPorte Townsite Company and soldiers were requested. In the fall of 1863 Company B, First Colorado Volunteer Cavalry came to the area to set
Additionally, the prairie served the ranching industry well as feed for both cattle and horses. Many settlers found prosperity in this growing community. The army was lucky to have Lewis and Elizabeth Stone operate a boarding house for the the officers which became a center of activity for the fort. Mr.
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to northern Colorado in the mid 1800's. In 1859 Antoine Janis became the first permanent white settler in the area when he staked a claim and built his log cabin near where LaPorte is today. A small settlement of trappers, their Indian wives, and guides grew up along the river called Cache la Poudre, named for a story from Janis' childhood of trappers burying powder by the river to avoid carrying it during winter months. Since, in our early time of growth,
up a patrol camp to protect this vital travel link. The location, known early as Camp Collins, changed from the LaPorte area in 1864 when a flood damaged the soldier's make-shift cabins and tents and Fort Collins has been growing ever since. Agriculture became a lifeblood of the area as the land in the Poudre Valley proved to be a fertile growing place for wheat, com, sugar beets and barley when water was sufficient.
Stone died in 1866, but "Auntie" Stone went on to notable achievements including business ventures with Clay and Henry Peterson and Joseph Mason. Schooling in the Fort Collins area also began for two young children in the home of Auntie Stone. Joseph Mason, who recommended the new fort site to the army, combined stock raising with running the general store. Both ventures, valuable to the army, were financially successful for Mason who later be-
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came the sheriff of Fort Collins, a donor of not until1882 was a new waterworks dediactive and provided community assistance fifty acres of land to the agricultural colcated west of the town to ensure plentiful as well as festive entertainment. By 1881 lege, and a trustee on the first board of the water availability to townspeople. Since an Opera House was constructed and proscollege. He was also influential in getting that time a very intricate system of reserpered even more when electricity was the county seat moved from LaPorte to Fort voirs and conservancy has been established. brought into the city in 1887. Collins. Since that time period Other names immortalour community has ized in city street names continued to grow and include "Uncle Ben" prosper. We are no longer Whedbee, the first mayor the small town of the late of Fort Collins who also es1940's and 1950's. We tablished the first drugstore have become a progressive in 1871; Norman Meldrum force in Colorado. a calvaryman who stayed Business, commerce, after the fort was closed and industry, education and was a success in politics; agriculture have all Abner Loomis, an early combined to make Fort prospector with Antoine Collins a truly unique and Janis, who later served as wonderful place to live and president of Poudre Valley work. Citizens have seen a Bank; and Franklin C. quiet little town of the A very, who first mapped 1950's grow to the fifth out 932 acres of our emergfastest growing city in the ing community with streets country in the 1970's. We parallel to compass points Recently renovated Old Town Plaza courtyard is a summer entertainment gathering head excitedly into the place and the gateway to unique shopping opportunities. rather than the river. 1990's with a progressive The city grew more population still interested quickly after the U.S. government released Culture and the arts have had presence in in the continuation of the high quality of the military reservation land for homeour community almost since the beginning. life established so long ago. Fort Collins steading in 1872. But life was not easy. Auntie Stone enjoyed entertaining with will long be known as the "Choice City" of Grasshopper infestations, floods and the dances and parties very early. In the past northern Colorado. financial panic of 1873 all caused great and still today masonic organizations were consternation for the early citizens. Many settlers were so discouraged they moved on to other territories, but a core group continued to have hope as the Territorial Legislature had selected Fort Collins as a site for a future Land Grant College. To assure the location of the college in Fort Collins, six prominent citizens donated 240 acres ofland and erected a building that became the home of the first college president. Finally in 1878 with the building of Old Main, the College became reality. In 1879 only five students and a faculty of three comprised Colorado Agricultural and Mechanical College, but enrollment quickly grew to 19 students and has continued ever since. During early years the college assisted farmers extensively with research in sugar beet cultivation and with water irrigation. A crowning jewel for the college was the establishment in 1907 of the veterinary science teaching college; today one of the top veterinary colleges in the country. In 1957 the name was changed to Colorado State University, but the mainstay of agricultural interests continues even today along with the influx of high technological research. From the very beginning of the city water P. 0. Box 22r:J7 Fort Collins, CO 80522 was of extreme importance since rainfall ~ (303) 484-4000 • Member F.D.I.C. ..,.Plus fQUAliiOUSUIG was sparce. Even early settlers used irrigaLENDER tion ditches to assist with crop growth, but
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well as their growing bodies. New, brightly colored playground equipment is popping up in place of the older wooden play structures. The reason, says Leslie Beckman of the Parks and Recreation Department, is because wood only lasts about 10 years and can become unsafe due to cracks and slivers, while the new equipment is safer and should last much longer. "We have found we need to gear our play equipment to a younger crowd," she adds. "We are working to make it safer for toddlers and preschoolers." Mother Nature For Kids A maze of trails spreads through our city, the parks, and along the Poudre River. The trails make biking with young children far less hazardous. The Poudre River Trail,
nesday through Sunday , is an all-time favorite. Many serendipitous hours can be "I'm bored! spent watching your kids talking to "Tillie" There's nothing to do!" the cow, hugging a friendly goat, oinking at What parents haven't cringed at that the sleepy-eyed pigs, and pumping water lament sometime in their child's life? into a trough. Children can learn even more No need to panic, for this is Fort Collins! at the many free one day events that teach Opportunities for fun and learning are as about the activities done on a farm. Check varied as they are abundant. For children at the Farm office for more information on from preschool to high school age, Fort these programs. Collins has opportunities that will fire the The Farm also offers more extensive imagination and get them moving and creprograms for children to become "little ating, whatever the season. farmers" and help out with the chores. This Barefoot In The Park is quite the learning experience and exCity Park is tops. Young explorers and tremely popular. Says Bridget Brownell, The Farm's recreation leader, "Put kids and budding scientists can spend hours along animals together and it's bound to be a hit." the shores of Sheldon Lake. The geese and "It's a hands-on experience," Brownell ducks will gladly take stale bread off your points out. "Children learn respect for hands. In the summer you can rent padanimals. Most only have dogs or cats, dleboats and canoes, complete with if that. They develop an awareness lifejackets, for a small fee. Paddling that animals have needs too." around the lake on a lazy summer The Farm also has a pet "adopday is a good way to get quality time tion" program to help pay for the feed with your kids. Summer also brings and care of the animals. The animals the trolley, Galloping Goose out of stay at the farm and the "parent" winter hibernation. Rides start at receives a poster and an adoption certificate. City Park. Also running during the summer is a kid-sized train ride Read Your Way To Fun complete with whistle and a long Clever choreography, bright costumes and eager skating students It is a short trek from the Farm to dark tunnel. The park also has a large combine to present EPIC's twice yearly ice shows. the city library, where parents will playground and covered picnic area, find an abundance of books to help which bisects the city from west to east, answer those questions sparked by The and ball diamonds. offers many spots where you can stop and Farm visit. Rolland Moore Park ranks a close second as a child's favorite. They are attracted Besides all the great children's books, relax and maybe feed the squirrels. An Open Space Trails Guide is available the library has audio and video tapes and by its open spacious feeling. It is also one computer programs. Puzzle centers and through the Parks and Recreation office at of the bike trail end destinations from Spring Creek. The park is a favorite of young 145 East Mountain. play areas are available to keep our tots For a more intense nature experience, go busy while we look for answers. tennis and racquetball buffs because of its Librarians in the children's section relish to Lory State Park, Rist Canyon and Poudre racquet complex. A great thing about this park is the playground designed with physiCanyon. All are 45 minutes or less by car. p!:Q!llQting reading to e en .fue ~Qungest Opportunities for hiking, camping, fishing, - child. Storytime on Tuesqa.¥t'aiiff Wediiescally handicapped children in mind. The playground was built for $35,000 through day mornings has becomf~eekly e\Z~.t and skiing are boundless. Such close proximity to these natural wonders~ is part of for many parents and therr· todtllers. The· the generosity of local service groups and what makes Fort Collins the Choice City kids love it. · · businesses. for raising a family. / For seven weeks during · the summer, Throughout the city there are neighborFarm Adventure 1 children preschool througli;iunior high hal e hood parks with excellent equipment deThe Farm at Martinez Park, open Wedthe opportunity to earn pri"{e-8 by reading or signed to stretch children' s imaginations as 12 Fort Collins Style Magazine
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having books read to them with the library's reading program. Other summer library program activities include free movies and puppet shows. A note of caution, however, from children's librarian Ellen Willis: Most programs are free and so popular that parents need to reserve space by picking up tickets at the library.
No Stuffy Times At Museum The Fort Collins Museum is hard to beat for educational fun. Fort Collins of yesteryear comes alive with three floors of exhibits that feature such items as carriages, early fire equipment, vintage clothing, and even the first one room school house in Colorado.
Dinosaurs to Poetry Family excursions don't have to take all day. Here are some ideas that might help out year-round: • A stop to visit the dinosaurs on the
For a nominal donation, children and adults can peek in windows and see animated elves, bakers and candy makers. • Skookum Day, an annual event that features artisans who have such skills as blacksmithing and weaving, is held in mid-July at the Fort Collins Museum. • The Discovery Center at University Mall is a delightful hands-on museum of the sciences and the how to's. A dollar donation per visitor helps to keep the Center open.
Sports and Such Fort Collins is certainly not at a loss for more structured activities. Whether your child is interested in sports or music, dance or gymnastics, acting or art, you can find a class or group that is just right. An excellent place to start your search is the Recreator. published three times a year by the City of Fort Collins Parks and Recreation Department and distributed in the
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The ducks and geese gladly take bread from beckoning hands at local parks.
Lincoln Center lawn or at the Swets Farm "zoo" just east of 1-25 on Harmony is a delight for parents and children alike. • If you have a half-hour to spare, stop off at Children's Mercantile Company in Old Town with your preschooler at 10:30 a.m. for the Friday Morning Club. Nadine Sheafor leads the children in songs, tells a story, and shares a treat. For the young writer or artist through grade 12, Children's Mercantile also sponsors a Mother's Day Portrait Contest, a Father's Day Poetry Contest, and, for grades 9 to 12, the Children's Mercantile Company Writing Award. • At Christmas time, enjoy the lights and sights at such places as the Dinosaur Santa yard display featured by Colorado Camera Repair at Prospect and Shields, Woodward Governor's winter wonderland of Christmas lights, music and displays. • The Heart Association's Christmas Village at City Park is a child's wonderland.
Coloradoan. You can also pick up a copy at the Parks and Recreation Office, 145 East Mountain. If swimming and ice skating are high on your child's interest list be sure to get the Recreator Supplement. Sports league programs including basketball, soccer, softball, volleyball, and tennis are coordinated through the Parks and Recreation Department beginning in most cases at 5 years of age. Some of the classes are specifically for youths 16 and up: bicycle repair, ethnic cooking, guitar, and fly tying, to name a few . For younger children there are classes in tumbling, dance, karate, art, pottery, and, of course, farm activities. Youngsters truly interested in acquiring additional sports experience will wish to participate in one of the many sports camps, such as Coach Boyd Grant's basketball camp, held each summer at Colorado State. Each two week camp costs approximately $140.00. Information is available at the
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Colorado State Athletic Office. Luckily for parents, Fort Collins has a variety of opportunities offered by professional gymnastic centers, dance studios and theatre groups. Gymnastics programs are available from several private establishments here in Fort Collins including GK's Gymnastics and theMountainCenter. GK,hasanew 11,000 sq ft. facility located at 4211 S. Mason. Classes are available for 2 years old and up through competitive levels. Mountain Center 419 E. Stuart St. offers gymnastics classes, singing and dance classes for all ages. They also have competitive teams. Children have extensive cultural arts opportunities here in the city including ballet, tap, and jazz dancing; creative acting and theatrical dance; and music and art appreciation. These can be explored at Canyon Concert Ballet- 235 Jefferson, The Performing Arts Studio - 251 Jefferson, The Children's Theatre- 1025 Oxford Lane, and the Colorado Academy of the Arts 120 W. Olive. Tuition varies dependent upon the type and frequency of the activities. The Lincoln Center presents children's shows throughout the year. In the spring, the Super Series offers four fine programs designed specifically for children - plays, music or acrobatic performances, etc. In the fall The Children's Theatre presents a play or musical with local youngsters in starring roles that is enjoyed immensely by everyone. The Children's Theatre group holds summer workshops, The Peanut Butter Players and the Jam Review, that culminate in performances at the Lincoln Center mini-theatre. Swimmingly Fine Opportunities For a town this size to have three pools is further proof of its commitment to children and recreation. The City Park outdoor pool is great fun in the summer from Memorial Day through Labor Day and has a large childrens' wading pool. The Fort Collins Community Pool is a fine facility. It offers a 10% discount to families during Family Night on Fridays. Edora Pool and Ice Center (EPIC) - is impressive. It has a large pool for laps and open swim along with a wonderful children's wading pool for those in "training." All the city pools offer children's group swimming lessons and are open for recreational swimming times daily. Cost per visit averages $1.25 to $1.50 per child and $2.00 to $2.25 for adults. If your child under 18 has an interest in team participation, Fort Collins Area Swim Team (FAST) is the place to be. They practice at EPIC and compete against teams from nearby areas.
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EPIC also houses a superior 200' x 85' ice arena where you and your children can play extensively. There are "open skates" daily and lessons are available for group and private with the highlight being twice annual ice shows. There are also hockey lessons and leagues happening here at EPIC. Ice skates can be rented for $1.00 at the door and admission is $1.50 for youngsters and $2.25 for adults Our city has so much fun for families with children that it is impossible to cover everything in one article. The hope is that now that you realize how much Fort Collins has to offer, you will find what is best for your children and your family. Give your children a gift of learning. Encourage them to experiment, try something new, develop new skills. If you pay attention, you just might catch the sparkle in their eyes and the wonder of the world as they see it ... awesome!
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Connie Kimsey is a free -lance writer living in Poudre Canyon. Her background is in elementary education, holistic health, and parenting issues. Here are some phone numbers ofpublic and private organizations that can lend a hand in your quest to provide fun times and exciting learning experiences for your children: Ballet (Canyon Concert) .... ..... 221-1523 Baseball (youth) ..................... .484-3368 Boy Scouts ................ ............... 223-4708 Camp Fire .......... .... .... .. .......... .484-4889 Children's Theatre ......... ......... 491 -9333 City Park Golf Course ............ 221 -6650 City Park Pool (outdoor) ........ 484-6686 Colorado Academy of theArts ................................. 221-1195 Community Pool ..................... 221 -6659 Discovery Center .... .... ............ 226-2676 Enrichment in the Fort ............ 226-6694 EPIC ....................................... 221 -6679 Farm ..... ....... ..... .. .. .................. 221-6665 Girl Scouts ......................... .... .493-2918 GK' s Gymnastics .................... 226-0306 Hockey (N. Colo , Youth) ......... 221 -2097 Larimer County 4-H ............... 221 -7580 Library .. .... ........... ........ .. ......... 221-6740 Lincoln Center .... .... ... ........ ..... 221-6730 Mountain Center ..................... 482-3118 Museum ................................... 221 -6738 Northside Aztlan Comm. Ctr ... 221-6655 Parks and Recreation Office .. . 221-6640 Performing Arts Studio .......... .493-6845 Pottery Studio .......... .. ............. 221-6640 Racquet Complex .................... 221 -6667 Soccer Club ............ ................. 484-6610 Sports Camps (CSU-youth) ..... 491-5081 Swim Team .. ............................ 223-7604 Tennis: Association ................ .............. 221 -2564 Indoor Center .......................... 493-7303
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Aerial view of newly expanded Foothills Fashion Mall also shows the growth of south Fort Collins.
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hey say that in Los Angeles you can' t be at a party for over 15 minutes before the topic of conversation turns to real estate. The same is often true right here in Fort Collins, Colorado. For better or worse, it touches all of us in one way or another. Our local real estate scene is more intriguing than ever as our city accelerates into the 21st Century. Fort Collins, it seems is in the midst of experiencing many of the changes in lifestyles that the futurists have predicted - all with surprising accuracy. We are already becoming a city of the next century! Well-respected custom home builder Willard Holz of Homes by Holz chuckles as he describes the well-known phenomenon of Fort Collins rapid growth. He began building custom homes 33 years ago. "Even then people were asking, where are the people coming from, what are they doing once they get here, and when will all this building stop?" Holz has seen the type of home and subdivision desired here change. "Custom homes weren't what they are now," says Holz. "I started with homes in South College Heights. Then in 1978 had the opportunity to become involved in neighborhood development with Lindenmeier. He continues to be successful in the luxury mar-
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ket with houses priced in the $300,000 to $600,000 designed with deluxe features and quality materials. The Eighties were an "interesting combination" to quote Jim Rhoades of Realty World/Rhoades, the city's "oldest active real estate firm". Rhoades, who is currently the President of the Fort Collins Board of Realtors, is now among many of the city's real estate leaders who exude newly found optimism, and claims that the city of Fort Collins was the "Star" of Colorado in real estate sales in the Eighties. That star appears to have no threat of dimming in the Nineties, for almost everyone is predicting continued positive growth with an accelerated pace after the middle of the decade. Rhoades and his wife/partner Judy find their team approach and relocation network fill specific needs in the Fort Collins market. What is fueling our current growth? Jay Stoner, another well established real estate figure in our city can hardly contain his optimism. His family has been in the business since his mother founded Stoner Realty Company in 1952. Jay is now owner of Stoner & Company after purchasing it from his brother Ed in 1989. Jay was selling real estate prior to graduating from high school, and finds the future prospects quite encouraging, stating "supply and demand has been out of whack for nearly a decade. Now there's a definite change in that picture" he claims, smiling. "Sellers are getting closer to their asking price, and that's exciting! One might even be able to use the word 'appreciation' again in the 1990's". Why the turnaround? Jay attributes it in part to the "DINKS", which stands for Double-Income, No Kids. His analysis: "First time home buyers are coming out like crazy. They've been waiting to buy: they see prices bottoming out, good interest rates are available, and their savings have improved". Local home mortgage lender, Gene Humphrey, executive vice-president of First Colorado Lending concurs on the improved fmancial status of today' s buyer. He applauds the attributes of recent home buyers in our city. "Because of the types of home buyers we are seeing in our office-highly educated, financially stable, and good cash reserves-a much higher percentage of home costs are paid in the down payment. From my perspective," observes Gene. "There appears to
Williard Holz's home on Linden Lake exudes a quiet elegance, strong architectural elements, and attention to finish detail.
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Linda Hopkins, president of Super Group, Inc. has also seen changes in development in her years in city planning and economic development and now in residential development with the Group. "Our first development is Sunstone, a family oriented neighborhood." says Hopkins. "That's the kind of (development) we see (continuing) and want to participate in."
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She is excited about her opportunities to be involved in subdivision planning putting the needs of the customer in perspective. The large number of move-up buyers is a major factor in the rising prices of singlefamily homes, which reached an average of $109,034 in 1989. That was a startling $7,100 jump in only 12 months-a record high for Larimer County, as reported by the Rocky Mountain Research Institutes Annual Report. Referring to the RMRI statistics, Larry states that "Even the seemingly flat resale market saw the average price jump to $82,646, a healthy gain of $2,429 during the year." Another significant influence on rising home prices is that of the "Coastal Buyer". These people are moving into what futurist John Naisbitt of Megatrends 2000 fame likes to call "The Electronic Heartland". Larry Kendall knows that this type of buyer has had a major impact on our market. Many of these people are "non-locationally dependent" In other words, they can live and work anywhere, for they are linked to the world through their electronic information systems, or travel extensively for their work. They usually want to be within an hour of a major airport such as Stapleton. As coastal areas suffer from the strains of crowding, crime, and high costs, families are retreating to simpler, safer, and cleaner environments. Larry laughs, "Quality of Life is a Growth Industry in Fort Collins." Fitting this profile is the soon-to-be-ar-
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building. There is a demand for larger lots offered in this subdivision. Greg Bever of G. Bever Construction echos Mark's sentiments as he states, "My buyers demand the ability to customize every feature". His price range is $150,000 to $600,000 and he has developed a solid niche with the Hewlett-Packard homebuyer. "Most of the H-P buyers want references", explains Judy Bogaard of Coldwell Banker/Everitt, who works exclusively with Greg. "His reputation has won Greg many clients in OakRidge and Fort Collins Residential Sales Statistics*
Year 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989
#of % Homes Increase 1880 1801 1836 1872 2133
+ 4% - 4% + 2% + 2% +14%
Dollar Value $151 ,979,062 $149,719,573 $159,597,992 $163,170,240 $191,429,824
% Average % Inc ease Sales Price Increase + 6% -1.5% +6.5% +2.2% +17%
$80,839 $83,131 $86,927 $87,164 $89,746
+ 2% + 3% +4.5% + .2% + 3%
*Source: Multiple Listing Service (MLS)
Clarendon Hills, and it is snowballing!" Judy states. Vicki and Bill Krug ofKEM Homes feel their strength to flourish in the city's home building market comes from their long association with the city itself. "Bill Krug was born and raised here", Vicki proclaims proudly. "We have beaten out many large out-of-town builders and sent them on their way .. Clients get so much attention from Bill ... they love it!!" KEM Homes, a partnership ofKrugs and Everitt Enterprises, builds large custom homes and has a healthy
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While increased demand for quality seems to be a common theme from builders, it is also on the minds of the real estate community. Chris McElroy, President of Moore Realty, Inc. shares in the popularly held belief that by the year 2000 there will be far fewer real estate companies in our city. "Those that remain will be larger in size", Chris says, as he offers his opinions on the future, "The need for better client service, higher listing exposure, and the need for an increased level of professionalism and education among realtors is the impetus for this trend ... more mergers of real estate firms are on the horizon." Gene Vaughn ofReMax First Associates believes that being associated with a large
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least. He has been involved in developing many of the city's key neighborhoods including University Acres, Indian Hills, Thunderbird Estates, Parkwood, Parkwood East, Nelson Farm, and OakRidge, not to mention the Foothills Fashion Mall. "The minute I saw this town I wanted to live here! That was 1959andtwoyearslaterthe company relocated from Colorado Springs. I still think it is the best city in the entire Free World!" Gary says with unabashed enthusiasm. "I really believe this city has a real identity and purpose unto itself...just look at the beautiful subdivisions ... we have more beautiful neighborhoods than any town I am familiar with." Although Everitt has no new residential developments on the horizon, that is in part due to the success of OakRidge which will be completed by 1991, much faster than projected. Everitt's real estate division, Coldwell Banker/Everitt has not disappointed Haxton. "They had more sales in March than any other month since we have been in business", Gary states. He is also very proud of the recently expanded and remodeled Foothills Fashion Mall which should be fully leased by 1991. All of Gary's predictions for Fort Collins in the next decade are bright. He credits City Manager, Steve Burkett and the City Council with doing a "great job" in steering the city away from major budget problems experienced by other Colorado cities. Though growth in population is discouraged by some, he feels that only with growth will the city be able to expand the services that people today demand. Gary concludes "All in all, we're in pretty decent shape for the next decade. Fort Collins is a jewel!"
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RECREATION
RECREATION in and about Fort Collins By Patty Spencer
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hoever named Fort the south edge of Fort Collins. All Collins the Choice three have putting greens and driving ranges. Another public facilCity must have been ity, Link-N-Greens, has a ninea fitness fanatic at hole course with shorter holes and heart. There is a multitude of recreation and fitness lower pars and has a lighted drivalternatives to suit a variety of ining range. The Fort Collins Country Club terests and abilities. They don't call it "Fort Fun" for nothing. offers the exclusive privileges of a Fitness in the 90's means parprivate club and is located in the ticipating in a variety of activities, northeast sector of the city. Along keeping the blood pumping and with 18 holes of golf played on the boredom at bay. You'll find all gexpertly groomed greens, the this and more as we explore the ~ country club offers elegant dinfitness options of Fort Collins and ~ ing, tennis, swimming and sunits surrounding area. So put on ~ ning - all in a relaxed atmosyour finest recreational garb, take --a.------~~~~~~------~--.-~~._~~~~ ÂŁphere. your pulse, and don't forget to Soccer's a kick for all ages in Fort Collins The opportunities for equestrian activities abound in and around obtain your doctor's permission before undertaking any strenuous exercise. on the joints, good for the heart, and great Fort Collins. This is the west, after all. The Aerobics and all that health clubs have to for the environment. Fort Collins presently Double Diamond Stable and Western Show, has over 56 miles of designated bikeways offer- all lead to the same end. Participatonly 20 minutes west of Fort Collins near Lory State Park, features overnight pack ing in a well-groomed workout leads to a for residents to use. The city's commitment well-groomed body. Fort Collins sports a to cycling extends from the city streets, trips, riding lessons, and a western show number of fine health clubs including Pulse which are marked with signs to maximize and dance. The infamous yodeling hayuse, to a trail system rivaled by few cities rides will make even the slickest of cityAerobic and Fitness Center, Newform twice our size. Weight Lifting and Aerobics, Health works, folk let down their hair. The Poudre River Trail is a paved trail and New Creations. Each has unique feaThose hankerin' for an even more rustic tures, but the main thrust to all is exercise designed for foot and pedal power. This experience should check out the Beaver trail runs from North Taft Hill Road to East for a more fit body. Meadows Stable located near Red Feathers Prospect Road. The Spring Creek Trail Lake. Beaver Meadows offers trail rides, If you look out your west window, you're fishing, cross-country skiing and overnight bound to see the "A" tattooed on the footprogresses from East Prospect Road toWest accommodations. A scenic, 45-minute drive hills. Ian Rich, manager of the Mountain Drake Road. Recreators can get a bird' s eye Shop, calls this area "Rotary Park", a popuis all it takes to reach this recreational view of several popular city parks including Edora, Spring Creek, and Rollandwonderland. lar area for bouldering and rock climbing. Moore. The third trail, the Foothills Trail, is There's a frisbee golf course located on You'll find some of the best bouldering in used primarily by hikers, off-road runners, the Colorado State University campus, west the world up at Horsetooth Reservoir, claims and mountain bikers. This hilly, scenic Rich. Bouldering, rock climbing at a height of the Lory Student Center. Directions for route traverses through the foothills along where you won't hurt yourself if you jump play are available and be prepared to have Horsetooth Reservoir from Dixon Reseroff, requires very little equipment. Purfun. This off-beat sport has proven to be voir north to Michaud Lane. chase a pair of climbing shoes and a bag of popular with the young and the young-atGolfing is enjoying renewed resurgence chalk to keep your hands and fingers dry, heart. in the 90's. Fort Collins has three city golf Horsetooth Reservoir, located just over and you're off on a real adventure. Head courses: City Park Nine, in the center of the ridge west of Fort Collins, is a recrewest toward Spring Canyon Dam on La ational paradise. Look out at the horizon Porte Street. Park at the end of La Porte and Fort Collins, Collindale, an 18-hole course over the lake and you will see the rock hike the rest of the way up. on the southeast side of the city, and Cycling is a sport for the 90's. It's easy Southridge Greens, an 18-hole course on formation that gives Horsetooth it's name.
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Exploring this man-made reservoir and its offerings can tire even the fittest of the fit. For those nautical-type people, the area offers boating- you can launch your boat or moor it at the Inlet Bay Marina- windsurfing, water-skiing, canoeing, swimming in designated areas and fishing. Hike around the lake or in Lory State Park or Horsetooth Mountain Park which are located just west of the reservoir. There are several areas for picnicking and overnight camping. Relax, enjoy the breath-taking views and appreciate the beauty of Fort Collins, Colorado. The Edora Pool and Ice Center (EPIC) houses an ice skating rink and an olympicsize swimming pool that rivals some of the
best facilities in the nation. Ice-skating programs include both group and private lessons for children and adults. Many of the local skaters participate in the ice shows which are held twice a year. If it's an action-packed sport you 're looking for, hang onto your teeth and sign up for a hockey league. League play is expanding yearly and is rivaling softball as the sport of choice for many Fort Collins residents. The swimming pool at EPIC is equally impressive. This olympic-size pool offers open adult lap swim, swim lessons, a children's wading pool, water exercise classes and a newly formed masters swim team. EPIC is conveniently located near
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Edora Park and is handicapped accessible. What better way to exercise than to socialize? Dancing, particularly ballroom dancing, jitterbugging, and square dancing can lead to elevated heart rates and heightened friendships. If you're already footloose and fancy-free visit any one of the local dance establishments to show your stuff. Wallflowers take heart. There is hope. Dance Unlimited, located in Old Town Square, offers the instruction you'll need to become the belle of the ball. Choose from the Foxtrot, Waltz, Tango, Rumba, Cha Cha, or Samba to impress your friends . You can also learn Country Western Swing, the Jitterbug, or" the West Coast Swing which is scheduled to be the dance craze of the 90's. Search and you might also find instructors to teach you belly dancing or square dancing. Who knows? Either one might be the dance craze for the next century. The Environmental Learning Center, located at the eastern end of Drake Road, a 250-acre nature preserve is an excellent spot for bird watching, hiking, fishing and biking. The newly paved trails add to the convenient access of this rare, close-tocivilization glimpse of a fragile eco-system. Sometimes its just plain fun to get away. With Fort Collins' close proximity to the mountains, the driving time is minimal. Visit the Rocky Mountain National Park and all the wonders it holds. The park has 405 square miles of magnificent mountain scenery and is one of the most popular national parks in the country. Take your pick from back-packing, day-hiking, picnicking at Bear Lake, or fishing on one of the sparkling mountain streams. To. get there, take Highway 34 west from Loveland and continue through Estes Park. If you're a cross-country skier you can't miss the trip through the Poudre Canyon to Cameron Pass. This area is a nordic skier's delight and is only a short, 50-mile drive from Fort Collins. When you reach your destination, choose from a number of trails, each with its own beauty and personality to discover. If you're a beginner then check out the Michigan Ditch trail. If you're seeking breathtaking scenery and a great opportunity to telemark, try the Lake Agnes route. There are cabins along the way on many of the trails. Pack a lunch, stop, and enjoy. The parks service suggests skiers carry extra food and water. Always ski with a companion and let someone know what your planned itinerary will be. Speaking of skiing, everyone does. Each fall, carrying through the winter and spring, and edging toward summer, the recreational talk of choice is skiing. Many fine
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downhill areas are within one and a half to three hours of Fort Collins. Fort Collins is a running community. Everywhere you look people are pounding the pavement, searching for that runner's high. The bike paths, parks, and many streets are extremely suitable for this purest of recreational activities. Throughout the year, races are held to promote local events and worthy charities. Some of the most popular local races are the Firecracker 5, held each year on the Fourth ofJuly, and the Colorado Run, which attracts over 1000 runners. "The runners in Fort Collins will never get bored", according to Damien Koch, local coach and master's runner, "because there's always another challenge." The Fort Collins Running Club puts on a variety of races through the year, including the Tortoise and Hare series which handicaps participants, allowing anyone to win. Contact the running club through Foot of the Rockies. Tennis, anyone? The civilized game of choice is tennis. There are over 60 public and private tennis courts in Fort Collins. Lessons are available through the Parks and Recreation Department as well as many private instructors. Many of the local parks have outdoor tennis courts including City Park, Edora Park, Rolland-Moore Park, and Spring Creek Park. So grab your partner but remember, be civilized. If there is one sport city residents are batty over, it's softball. From the Umpires to the bat boys, softball-mania takes hold every year in March. Players and coaches alike lose all perspective of reality beyond the long stick and the fat ball. If you're not playing on a team yet, chances are you'll be recruited by the end of the season. Don't worry about lack of playing time, however, there's a fall coed league starting immediately after the summer league ends. Most of the activities mentioned in this article are outdoor activities. But don't worry. The weather in Fort Collins iswell they say we're never more than three days away from sunshine. We enjoy an average of 145 days of sunshine per year, 151 partly sunny days, and only 69 cloudy days. With all this information on recreation and fitness, there's no stopping you now. Fort Fun is awaiting you with open arms and plenty of opportunity to play. And when your carbohydrates are depleted from so much activity . .. grab some zzzzzzzz's.
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EDUCATION
Growing And Learning From Kindergarten Through Graduation. Boxelder Schoolhouse, built in 1884.
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Providing educational opportunities has always been a guiding principle in the Fort Collins community's development. Beginning in the mid-1800's, two children studied readin', 'ritin', and 'rithmetic in a room in pioneer Aunty Stone's hotel. Our community has the distinction of opening the frrstkindergarten.west of the Mississippi River in 1880 in a little room at the comer of Jefferson and Pine Streets. In 1960 our public school system became Poudre R -1 as the result of a mandate from the state legislature for reorganization and
Challenges certainly do face Colorado's public schools in the 90s, according to Mrs . Gladys Eddy of Fort Collins, who is serving a six-year term on the State Board of Education. Finance leads the list of challenges. "School districts will have to manage their financial and human resources better than ever before," she said. "Most school districts and boards of education in the state are facing challenges in keeping minority students in school, providing programs effective for junior high school aged students, motivating low
the quality of the school district identified by Mrs. Eddy are students' high test scores; lower dropout rates; awards received by students, teachers and the district; programs for gifted and talented students; a high level of parent involvement in the schools; and numbers of candidates for school board positions. "There has always been a drive for quality; the community and school district leadership wantthe schools to be frrst class," says P .L. Schmelzer, retired assistant superintendent of instruction for Poudre R -1.
IN THE 90's consolidation of Larimer County's 30 some school districts . As the population has grown, the community has added schools. Not only has the public school system expanded to meet the needs of the area, a number of private and church related schools have been established to serve the community. Miss Leeta Crook ofFort Collins, a retired educator, recalls some of the challenges to the school system during her career. She began teaching in 1936 at Harris Elementary School and from 1949 until her retirement in 1966, she was principal of Dunn Elementary School. Not only were the challenges as simple as teachers learning to operate new slide projectors, but as complex as the community caught up in turmoil of school district reorganization and the need for mobile class-rooms as the enrollment increased rapidly.
"But schools can't do it all. We are achievers and meeting educational needs expected to teach an expanded curriculum of pre-kindergarten age children," Mrs. in only 180 days and attempt to solve socieEddy said. "Drug and alcohol use and tal problems. It's difficult." student's societal problems are interfering Most disheartening is when young people with learning." neglect the opportunities available in eduLooking to the future, Mrs. Eddy said, cation. "If a kid wants it, he can get it; but "We are both succeeding and failing as we (public schools) try to educate everyone. We may have to change the delivery system. Poucire R-1 is well-respected and looked to as one of the leading districts in the state. It is outstanding because of the quality of the education the students get." Some indicators of Olander Elementary opening in southwest Fort Collins,fal/1990.
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he has to go for it: he can find the way to a high school diploma if he wants," continues Schmelzer. Over the years, Poudre R-1 has consistently made an effort to keep up with educational research and innovations, while selecting those programs and methods that would work within the framework of available financial and human resources. Dr. Ann Foster, executive director of educational services for Poudre R -1, foresees ongoing curriculum changes, but probably they will be more rapid in the future than previously. The knowledge explosion and increased availability of educational programs on computer software are among factors which cause her to say, "We can hardly keep up with the wave of change." However, looking forward, she sees an exciting future that may revolutionize education. "We have to prepare children for their future, not ours," she said. "In Poudre R-1 we are thorough in our study of the range of educational research and applications available, but local educational goals must blend with proposed changes in methods of teaching or programs," Foster said. Learning used to mean memorizing and reciting facts. Today's schools teach that learning is understanding, not just a mechanical process. Students of all ages in Poudre R -1 are encouraged to develop thinking and problem solving skills and to learn how to apply basic information. One program that pushes students to excel is the Odyssey of the Mind Challenge, an international problem solving competition beginning with elementary age students. "We learn best when we can make connections," says Mrs. Carol Ann Hixon, Poudre R-1 English/Humanities curriculum specialist. "We need to make links that we currently are not making." An emerging trend in education is the interdisciplinary class and Poudre R -1 is moving toward more of such classes. "Once basic skills such as reading, writing and speaking have been learned, then students must use them," says Hixon. Students learn to apply basic information to different situations. Two local high schools combine English and Social Studies in the Asian Humanities Studies course. In another high school class, students read a literature selection in connection with a science lesson. American History and American Literature are combined at one of the high schools, and a junior high offers a combined art and English class. Cultural fairs organized by students provide oppor-
tunities for blending information and skills, says Hixon. "Students learn in different manners; the opportunities for all students to learn is stronger when there are several instructors as in an interdisciplinary class," Hixon says. Another trend in education is the development of alternative ways to assess student progress. "In the past, schools have only used standardized tests, but now additional methods are being devised to determine if students have achieved what we want them to - we want students to have lasting learning," says Hixon. Art education assessment includes opportunities for visual identification in addition to the traditional multiple choice questions and a district-wide student writing assessment is in its third year. Other changes to expect "will be increased emphasis on student outcomes in the 90's," predicts Ms. Chloe Wolf, presi-
Interdisciplinary classes and group sessions are emerging trends. Shown here is assembly time at Rivendell School.
dent of the Poudre Education Association. This means progress based on when a student achieves the desired outcome from a lesson, rather than on the basis of grades. "We will see more community and business input into what student outcomes should be and how public education should be restructured," says Wolf. "In the 90's there will be increased decision-making at the school site and more parent participation in decisions," Wolf says. "We need to identify which decisions need to be made and by whom. Schools are responsible for too many things; we need to decide which rightfully belong to the community. And we need to expand the opportunities for all students to develop employability skills." Good schools are of importance to people,
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business and industry considering locating in the community. Inquiries on educational opportunities rank in the top five questions asked estimates Mike Hauser, executive director of the Fort Collins Area Chamber of Commerce. "The importance of education in the 90's will surpass what we thought it was in the 80's," Hauser said. "Business and industries want to locate in a community near good educational programs that offer choices." The choices in Fort Collins for kindergarten through 12th grade are extensive. Poudre School District R-1 which encompasses the Fort Collins area, Timnath, Wellington, LaPorte and some mountain areas, is the public school system. The district's program is delivered at 25 elementary schools, six junior high schools, three comprehensive high schools and Centennial Adult High School. Senior high schools are accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
and the school district is accredited by the Colorado Department of Education. There are 1222 Colorado-certified teachers and over 60 percent of them hold master's degrees or more. Because our city offers high quality oflife, the availability of outstanding teachers remains high. Student enrollment is estimated to increase to about 22,770 by the year 2000. In addition to the academic and vocational education programs, special services are available for students with vision, hearing, emotional, physical or learning disabilities. Our district's students consistently score above state and national averages on standardized tests and the SAT and ACT examinations. About two-thirds of each year's graduates enroll in universities, colleges
and junior colleges. While Colorado' s public school dropout rate for seventh through twelfth grades in 1988-89 was 4.2 percent, the rate in Poudre R -1 was only 3.1 percent. A strong public school system is enhanced by numerous private programs as well as home study options: The Heritage Christian School at 1500 Ellis Street opened in 1970 to provide Christian education. Its goal is" ... through teaching and training young people to prepare them to function as individuals who can reason and relate all issues in life to the doctrinal foundation of the Christian faith and to assist parents in providing an educa" tion that is thoroughly and distinctively Christian." Enrollment is 250 in the preschool through high school classes. Courses are similar to those of non-religious-related schools, but the "interpretation and significance of factual knowledge is not the same," according to statement of philosophy. The school provides a "traditional program" in self-contained classrooms. High school level students have a seven-period day and full athletic and drama programs, according to Kris Schottleutner, school administrator. Specific objectives are established for students' spiritual, academic, physical and personal development. Schottleutner said the small classes at the school allow the teachers to know students' needs and to encourage individual students to develop in enrichment areas or to take advantage of additional help. "We want our students to think through issues, not be afraid to think," he said. The non-denominational school is affiliated with the Association of Christian Schools International. A seven-member board oversees operation of the school and parents are actively involved in advisory committees. The school follows the public school district's calendar. Tuition is approximately $2000 annually. St. Joseph Elementary School at 127 North Howes has offered the community's children education in a Catholic school since 1925, when established by the Sisters of Loretto. The school is a member of the Archdiocese of Denver Catholic School System. It is supported by the community of St. Joseph's Catholic Church and a tuition charge. Tuition is at $97 5 for kindergarten and $1375 for first through sixth grades. "The school exists because of a religious faith," said Principal Barbara Bullock. The school's mission statement says that it ".. . is a community of students, teachers and families united in faith and called by God to develop the whole child intellectually, so-
cially, emotionally, physically and spiritually while emphasizing a comprehensive academic program for future needs." Enrollment is open to children of all faiths , but all students must attend religion classes four days a week and Mass on Friday, the principal said. This year 170 pupils are enrolled in the kindergarten through sixth grade classes. Twelve Colorado-certified teachers are on the faculty. In addition there are teachers for health, music and physical education. Parents are involved in the school through the Parent Teacher Organization and volunteering. Over the years, the school program has evolved to meet the needs of
families as society has changed. After school care and a counseling program for children coping with situations such as death or divorce are examples cited by the school principal. Children at private Rivendell School study academics according to their abilities, not their ages. Programs are based on the belief that "Learning is a cooperative effort of children, parents and teacher." The curriculum includes phonics and a hands-on concept of learning arithmetic. "Our approach to education is individualized as each child is a unique individual with his/her own gifts and abilities. Learning is viewed as a life long process and the
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skills and abilities one learns as a child lead and grow into (those) one needs and uses as an adult. These skills encompass academic and social aspects of life as well as cultivating responsibility for one's self and others," stated Bob Wentsch, one of two head teachers at Rivendell. Groups of children from 4-1/2 years of age through the second grade and from third grade through sixth grade meet in a family style setting for their lessons. There is a 20-1 student/teacher ratio. In addition, instruction is provided for all pupils in both German and Spanish languages. The certified teaching staff is extended by paid and volunteer reading teachers and a "roving staff' which works with small groups of students in cooperation with the teachers. Strong emphasis is placed on self-discipline, individual responsibility and independence. Students set their own pace in the individualized curriculum, but they cannot progress without having mastered successive levels of concepts and skills. They do not receive report cards. Rivendell School opened in 1976 with two teachers and seven pupils. Enrollment is at 270 and an increase is expected in the future. Classes are held at 2020 South College and at the Trinity Lutheran Church, but the school is not affiliated with the church. Tuition is approximately $200 a month per child. The school follows the public school's calendar. Daycare is also offered before and after school. Some parents prefer schooling at home for their children. Those interested should notify the school district of this decision, though the public school district does not have the authority to approve or disapprove an instructional program selected by the parents. Parents of students on home study may choose either a public or a private school to maintain their children's testing records. Colorado law stipulates that two weeks notice should be given before withdrawing
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ort Collins is a college community, necessary to enter the workforce or change for credit this school year. NTU has conit's true, but not just because it careers. The rest, Olson says, are "lovers of ferred 58 master of science degrees and learning." Aims is a unique school because plans to graduate 60 more students this provides a home to Colorado State University. Most of Fort Collins ' 25 % of all the courses are offered in the coming August. 100,000 residents are highly educated, and evening, enabling full-time workers to Visitors from Japan, Europe, and Austraincrease their education while working. schools in the area are working hard to see lia frequently visit the city to see how the This is much needed since Aims ' average that every resident, no matter what his or satellite university operates. According to student is about 34 years old, has a family, her goals, interests, or abilities, has an opDr. Lionel Baldwin, President, NTU is now is female, and takes about 7.2 credits per portunity for post-secondary education. working to "develop relations with foreign universities in Europe and Japan." In this quarter while working at least part-time. Many of the schools here run innovative programs that can't be found elsewhere. way, NTU hopes to exchange information Aims also has a nationally renowned bioFront Range Community College feedback laboratory, a police academy and teachers world-wide, offering Ameriopened its doors in July of 1988 after joinwhich supplies several Colorado departcan professionals access to information unavailable by any other means. Roy Romer, ing with the existing vocational education ments with new officers, a fire science center. They offer vocational education, program, and an airline pilot training curgovernor of Colorado, referred to NTU as coupled with the more traditional general riculum. Its mission is an "open door pol"an approach who's time has come." studies programs. Students can Empire Business College take classes in two-year techopened on July 3, 1989. Since nical programs, or can plan then they have served a total of 95 students. The school offers their courses around transfer requirements to a four-year ina six month full-time or twelve stitution. Those students who month part-time program culdo not plan to transfer can study minating in an Administrative such innovative programs as Specialist diploma. The diAutomated Systems, Wildlife ploma requires 600 hours of and Natural Resources, or student/ teacher contact in 18 Water and Sewage Treatment. different classes including In conjunction with Hewlettbusiness correspondence, word processing, electronic spreadPackard, who donated extensive computer equipment, sheets, data base development Front Range also offers a and management, and accountComputer Information Sys- National Technological University (NTU) , located at the Center for Advanced ing. "This is not a secretarial terns major. Technology sends college information around the world. college," explains Douglas Front Range cooperates with the "Coloicy," says Olson. There is "no barrier to Dodds, president. "We offer a skilled rado First" incentive program which is delearning regardless of past academic hisworkforce in professional office and adsigned to assist Colorado companies in tory. We offer a second chance to everyministrative support personel." their growth and expansion, and to enone." Students attend lectures and practice at courage out of state businesses to relocate National Technological University is the same fully equipped, industry standard in Colorado. With this program, the state one of the most unique and innovative edupersonal office station. Empire ' s goal is to government provides money for Front cational systems in the world. A consortium keep the school's curriculum very focused of 29 universities, NTU is an accredited Range to develop customized training to stay current with the industry and to programs for the relocated or expanded institution that offers seven master of scicontinue supplying it with qualified perworkforce. ence degrees in computer, engineering, and sonel. "When you do one thing, you must "Front Range is known as a quality instimanagement, and hundreds of non-credit do it well," explains Dodds. tution," says Dan Fahrlander, dean of the Advanced Technology and Management Fort Collins boasts two travel schools, college. He explains that Front Range's Programs (ATMP) with a national and inthe Travel School of Fort Collins, and the ternational technical focus. Instead ofholdmission is to maintain that quality and Travel Trade School which opened its service to the community. ing courses on-site, NTU broadcasts via Fort Collins branch in 1981. The Travel Aims Community College, with camsatellite to over 280 companies twentyTrade School "offers short, condensed courses with hands-on practical training," puses in Greeley and Loveland, provides four hours a day, seven days a week on four an opportunity for students to study a vachannels. Most of the courses are live, so explains Kristin Stuntz, the director. The riety of liberal subjects. Mark Olson, direcstudents can interact with the instructor by school requires 140 contact hours forcercalling the studio or faxing questions. Stutor of the Public Information Office estitification and 100 hours on an airline dents are able to study from work instead of mates that 10% of Aims' total enrollment computer. traveling to a campus. Last year, about 300 of 17,500 come to update their skills, 45 % The International Hair Academy and plan to transfer to a four-year institution, ATMP's were viewed by 45,000 students. Hair Dynamics Education Center both More than 1,500studentsaretakingcourses and 35 % take classes to develop the skills are run by a husband and wife team, Tina 33 1990-'91
and Dale Matuska. Tina Matuska explains that these schools are unique for several reasons. They teach not only the art of hair care, but also offer "Pivot Points," a video training program teaching the advanced science of hair cutting and the "Scientific Education System" by Redken training on chemical composition of hair and its reaction the various products. The schools' mission is to "offer quality education and provide good quality service to the consumer," says Matuska. Part of the mission of Land Grant University, Colorado State, is to provide outreach programs through CSU Extension Service to educate the community in technical areas including pesticide application; family stress management; the "farming after five" series which helps people with other careers successfully run small farms after work; and youth programs like the 4H clubs. Its primary purpose is to deseminate research-based information to the entire state. Colorado State University's Division of Continuing Education is another extension of the major university providing a multitude of"personal and professional development" opportunities for people in our community. Classes can be as varied as a "for fun" cooking or painting class through programs that can transfer for credit to a college program. They also offer SURGE, a graduate degree videotape program, various videotape short courses, and correspondence study. The mission of the Division of Continuing Education is "to make the resources of Colorado State available to the community in their pursuit of life-long learning situations" says program director Marsha Bankirer. For those not interested in traditional types of programs, the Experiential Learning Program (ELP), funded by the Lory Student Center at CSU, offers learning opportunities not available in the classroom. ELP, soon to become the Outdoor Adventure Program, gives participants extensive training in mountaineering, rock and ice climbing, avalanche awareness, ski and bike touring, and even international expeditions. ELP also offers aropes course and trains facilitators . With all the innovative programs now being developed and used, Fort Collins' residents have the opportunity to take advantage of the very best education available. Now is the time and Fort Collins is the place to start challenging yourself by learning new subjects and acquiring new skills.
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ooking for the fabulous gift? Want one that's extravagant, special, individualized, reasonably priced, unique or even practical? Well, you 're in luck. With the wide range of shopping choices in Fort Collins, you are sure to find that "perfect present" for our northern Colorado city is a mecca for shopping- truly a place where you can "shop 'til you drop." For instance you may find what suits your fancy at Foothills Fashion Mall, or maybe Old Town, Midtown, or what about University Mall? Of course, there's always the Square or a wide variety of shops all along South College Avenue. Oh, and don't forget Campus West. Then there's also a vast array of cute little shops in some of the strip malls. Where did all of this come from? More importantly, where is it going? What will shopping in Fort Collins be like in the 90s? Can our population really support this retail explosion? Apparently so. It is currently being supported as witnessed by the recent expansion of the Foothills Fashion Mall and by sales records. Old Town has seen sales growth, says Chip Steiner, director of the Downtown Development Authority. "In 1987 and 1988, the average annual increase in sales was about 15% downtown. That's based on an unscientific questionnaire, but I think that's pretty accurate." Broker Russ McCahan, Veldman Moore and Company, believes the retail growth to be positive for Fort Collins. "The more we can do to establish ourselves as a unique shopping center, the better. According to McCahan, Estes Park, Greeley and other surrounding areas suffer a lot of"leakage," with residents going outside of their towns
cafes with a street fair atmosphere." to shop. He says this is beneficial because Fort Collins gets a lot of the leakage beSteiner says that Old Town offers a wide cause of its many shopping areas. variety of specialty shops and restaurants. "Most are family owned businesses," he But with so many areas hoping for a piece of the market, it would seem that the says. competition would be stiff between segThis is largely attributed to the knowledge that downtown has the largest conments. Those in the know, say it just isn 't centration of office space in the city, says so. "There may be competition on one level, but I think in the big picture, (shopWalt Brown, general partner of Historical Opera House Properties, Ltd. and so much ping areas) are complementary (to one another,)" Steiner says. of the development geared to people workEileen Warshaw , Property Director of ing downtown. "You 're not dependent on an automobile the University Mall, agrees. "Foothills is not competition, it is an asset. They're very and you can walk to a number of different good for us because they advertise out of places. There are between 35 and 40 restown. We're too small to do that so we can taurants within a three block radius of Mountain and College," Brown explains. benefit from what they do." General consensus paints the picture of Brown, as the major driving force behind the newly finished Opera Galleria, is addall the shopping areas contributing to an ing to those offerings. A visitor to the overall "body" with Old Town as the heart, Opera Galleria is immediately greeted by University Mall as the soul, Foothills Fashan exterior of carefully-matched brick, ion Mall as the head and neighborhood white imported Italian marble and subtleshopping centers as necessary appendages. styled stained glass. The heart of Old Town beats as the symbol of Fort Collins, reliving its past and, at the The main floor currently sits empty, but same time, striving to keep up with its it 's easy to picture upscale store fronts future. That symbol is important to the lining the corridor of this walking mall, entire community, Steiner says. "No matter how you cut it, it helps -------:=~:::;::~ to establish a community identity and that usually involves the central business district," he explains. Executive Director of the Downtown Business Association, Maggie Kunze, believes that identity is strongly established. "Downtown is different in that it i.ยง. different. we have is the outd<)Or ambiance. Wehave cialty shops, buildings and
"We are the community mall," Warshaw book-ended by restaurants on each of the says. "We have coupon groups where north and south ends. Two floors hover above the courtyard-like first floor, overmoms exchange coupons. Daycare centers looking the center walking area. With bring their kids in to look around and play in the playhouse." approximately 300 retailers (600 total businesses) in the downtown area, the visiHer tenants are also community minded, tor has a wide array of choices. Many of she says, and both the tenants and staff of the University Mall go out of their way to those choices have their own unique flavor - superb art galleries, wonderful book and bring in community activities. Some of the children's stores, trendy restaurants and effort happens through community fundraisers. homespun bakeries all exist with delightful ambiance. Complementing the newly renovated areas is one of Fort Collins oldest shopping areas, Trimble Court Artisans. In 1971, in an old building on a back alley in Old Town, a small group of local artisans joined forces and created Trimble Court as a non-profit co-op to provide a show place and market for their work. Eighteen years later, Trimble Court Artisans is thriving with 95 artisans and craftspeople contributing to the store's in- University Mall, the oldest mall in the city, encourages commuventory. The location is the nity activities in its center. same, but the small alley has "Our proudest moment was when we become a walkway linking Trimble Court chaired 'Hope for Holly'," she adds. to refurbished, historic Old Town Square. Some of the effort is through the offering The casual browser in Trimble Court of facilities: the Foothills Childbirth Eduwanders past delicate pine cone jewelry, cation Association holds childbirth classes intricate weavings, distinctive acrylics and water colors. Or if it's sturdy wooden toys at the mall and the Summer Youth Oppordesigned for exploring hands you're looktunity is also given free use of a meeting ing for, or personal touch greeting cards or room. "We don't have the big bucks that arestained glass, it's all here. gional mall has so we have to be more Another Old Town success story is Nature's Own Imagination. Owner Chris creative in our advertising. We do a lot of our advertising by giving service to the Alexander says this store, all bedecked in community." carved rocks and softly colored crystals has As a community service, the University done far better than expectations because Mall hosted a sleep-over for 278 Brownies of the strength of walking traffic. The variety of choices contributes to an last year. That meant that Warshaw and entertainment center aspect, Kunze bepromotions director Lori Greenwell spent lieves. "You can park your car once, shop, the night at the mall to make sure things see a comedy show, dine, and hit the night went smoothly. "They watched Heidi at 3 a.m. and they clubs all in one visit." Warshaw also sees University Mall as an had yogurt. They loved it and they'll reentertainment center, but she says the purmember us. So will their parents," Greenwell says. pose is geared differently than either Old Town or Foothills Fashion Mall. Through the efforts of the University "We're open until midnight every night. Mall staff and their tenants, Warshaw says You can buy a movie ticket, walk around, a separate identity has been established. "We are a destination mall. It's convenient get a yogurt, play a round of golf. It's safe here. We don't have the 'mallies,' or the to come here and shop relatively hasslegroupies. What we have is families. We free. People come here for specific items cater to the family. That's why there's a and then end up shopping. We are another playhouse in the middle of the mall." alternative." The University Mall is the soul of the With a 125-store capacity, the Foothills overall body, it seems: reaching out to Fashion Mall also offers alternatives to the families, touching the core of the comcommunity as well as offering benefits to Old Town and the University Mall. munity.
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"Foothills has done so well because of its cohesive management, good promotions and large budget," says McCahan. The management of Foothills Fashion Mall also sees its role clearly. "We are regionally oriented," explains Gina Jones, marketing director. "We advertise regionally. Fort Collins is very important to us but we are very dependent on those dollars coming in from Wyoming and Greeley and western Nebraska. That's what has contributed to the success here." Fort Collins is a hub for the region, she says and, although she doesn't attribute that image to shopping alone, Jones says it does play a large part. And Foothills plays its part by offering large department stores like Mervyns, Penny's, Sears, and May D&F. Shoppers can find places to grab quick snacks, and fast food offerings in every form known to man in the new Food Court. Complementing the department stores, the casual shopper can wander past a myriad of upscale specialized shops like Cutlery World, J. Pitner's Weekends, and My Body Shoppe . Along with what Claudette Tiley, owner of Cutlery World proudly claims as high quality cutlery, she says she offers an education to her customers. "A lot of people don't know what to look for in a knife: what type of steel, what kind of guarantee is available. Some will hold an edge, some won't." She explains that she's been trained so she can instruct and teach her clientele. Customers actually have more of a selection than just kitchen knives. For a little variety, Tiley added darts last November and plans to expand in that field soon. These smaller shops add to what Jones sees as a total experience for the shopper in Fort Collins. "Shopping itself has become as much an entertainment experience as actually buying the merchandise. People come here to have fun, to eat, to see the latest fashions. It has become very social. You can go out in the center and see a lot of the same people all of the time." Jones believes that social angle will continue to grow and will protect the role the shopping mall plays. The types of stores found here truly fit the social nitch - outstanding women's and men's boutiques such as Buccaneer, Satin Filly and Regiment mix comfortably with casual shops like Foxmoor and Lerner's. You say you need sneakers or a sexy heel? Well, you have nine shoe shops from which to select. Or perhaps it's jewelry you seek- a tremendous selection with five stores beckoning you, each offering a special uniqueness all their own. Jones isn't concerned about competition
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For over 27 years University Mall has had more to offer Fort Collins. More variety, more entertainment, more community involvement. Nowhere else, has such a combination all under one roof: • Colorado Souvenirs • Handcraftedjewelry • Handmade Chocolates • First run theatre • Fort Collins' largest selection of clocks
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development," says McCahan. and/or a restaurant for destination shop"Savings and loans are now out of ping, they all provide unique shopping the picture, so there will be a slow opportunities: For example, Columbine down in building and we'll have to Market in Choice Center sells fresh, orfill what we have." ganic foods; Finest Records in Campus That doesn't mean there won't be West, allows patrons to recycle old records more expansion. Plans are already and tapes and pick out the latest; Scotch in the works to expand Old Town's Pines has What's Needling You, for stitchwalking mall into the next block ery needs as well as completed artwork; east and McCahan is involved in and so it continues in each of the areas. discussions on refurbishing the Because of the niche in which they fit, Linden Hotel. neighborhood centers are geared to offerExpansion is also expected in other ing services. While they will remain servareas, says Assistant Planning Diice oriented, Franks says they will expand rector for the City of Fort Collins, to include office components. "If employJoe Frank. Numerous neighborment opportunities are offered in the neighhood shopping centers already exborhood, more people can use the options ist: Raintree, Drake Crossing, of walking or riding a bike to work. We're Scotch Pines, Cedarwood Plaza, also trying to link the bike ways to all of Riverside Plaza, Pavilion, Choice these areas." Center and Campus West. Frank Exceptional shopping possibilities exist says eight more are planned for the in Fort Collins in abundance and only appear next 10 to 15 years. to be getting stronger. So go out and look The idea is to cut traffic and for that perfect gift. Along the way you're pollution by providing every day sure to be tempted by a variety of baubles Manyoftheshoppingareasareremodeling,renovatingand service needs close to home. "It and "must haves." Surely you will be able updating to keep up with consumers expectations. encourages people to make shorter to shop 'til you drop, but go down with a trips and avoid longer use of cars," smile on your lips and bundles in your from other areas. The neighborhood shophe says. "Then they can save the longer arms. ping areas, for example, are more service trips for once a week, once a month and oriented, she says and are for the quick keep the daily trips in the neighborhood." Kay Rios is a freelance writer living in Fort stops. Nor is she concerned with competiWhile each of these has an anchor tenant Collins. tion generated by catalogue shopping. "I think we have seen the big influx of loss to catalogue shopping. Catalogues have reached their saturation point. I don't think anything replaces being able to touch something, try it on and the instant gratification of taking it home right now," she says. Jones doesn't see a change in the mall • Best breakfast in Ft. Collins for 2 years concept for the future. "With the direction • Meeting room seating 35 people that retail is taking, large department stores ¥ "Dine to Your Heart's Delight" menu items will continue to appeal to a broad market, but the small stores will have to really OPEN 6:00A.M TO 2:00P.M. narrow their focus. Instead of a broad 2809 S. College • Ft. Collins • 223-5271 appeal with no depth, we will see more of NOW IN GREELEY! • 3830 WEST lOTH a narrow appeal with more depth." "The market is beginning to direct the
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DINING
FABULOUS FOOD FORT COLLINS' DINING DELIGHTS By Libby James
Dying for a big juicy hamburger? Only happy when the menu offers tofu, sprouts, brown rice and wholewheat bread? Need to satisfy a sublimated yearning for a topped and smothered burrito? Have a very special occasion to celebrate? The restaurants in and around Fort Collins can take care of your needs and introduce you to some new taste treats as well. There are more than 150 restaurants, delicatessens, cafes and fast food eateries in the Choice City, all ready and waiting to satisfy your hunger pangs and provide you with a pleasant respite from the every day routine. Depending upon the selection you make, you can dine in quiet, romantic, elegance, in a place where your children will be welcome and catered to, surrounded by sports fans and in viewing range of your favorite sporting event on large screen television, or in a spot where you can imagine yourself in old Mexico or the exotic Orient. For a city of under 100,000 people, Fort Collins has an amazing assortment of restaurants. Residents of neighboring towns often come to Fort Collins in search of a special meal. We can't tell you all about all the places in Fort Collins, but the following information provides you a good representative sampling. Discovering others, test-
ing out their specialties and recommending "a find" to your friends is, after all, part of the fun. Happy dining! For connoisseurs of truly fine food, and for those in search of a place to spend a special evening out, you may want to try one of the following places. Prices range from $8.95 to about $20 for entrees. John Qs, named after John Q. Hammond, developer of the University Park Holiday Inn, offers a plush, mellow setting and a supper club format on Friday and Saturday nights featuring live "big band" music from 8 p.m. until 1 a.m. Specialty dishes include rack of lamb for one and Dover sole. A light menu featuring gourmet appetizers is also available. Park Place is the hotel's coffee shop, located in the atrium. 425 West Prospect, 482-2626 Nico's Catacombs, centrally located downtown in the lower level of an historic building is unique for its subterranean atmosphere, the flare and unique moustache of its Dutch owner, Nico Zentveld, and a fine continental cuisine. Nico recommends sea scallops, lobster, Dover sole, bouillabaisse (a house specialty), Chateaubriand, Steak Diane cooked tableside, rack of lamb, and duckling. Fancy pastries and strawberry crepes Romanoff (flaming) are dessert favorites. 115 South College Avenue, 484-6029 The Wine Cellar, while offering a definitely gourmet menu, likes to stress the 41
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fact that they aren't just a special occasion place. Their menu runs the gamut from vegetarian dishes to shrimp, chicken, veal and beef with a week-end special of mesquite roasted prime rib. Also of special interest are toumedos Wine Cellar, beef Wellington, shrimp Milano, leg of lamb and chicken cordon bleu. An attractive patio is a favorite dining spot in warm weather. 3400 South College Avenue, 226-4413 Cuisine! Cuisine! is a bit off beat, a bit smaller, with a menu of wonderfully creative dishes and a delicate, understated decor. By day it is an intimate cafe, by night, enhanced by candlelight, it attains a touch of elegance. The menu changes each week and there is always a chalkboard with specials. Special weeks can feature anything from the food of India, the Middle East, Southeast Asia,
the Mediterranean, and, closer to home, the deep South, Cajun country, and California 130 South Mason Street, 221-0399 Cafe Columbine, 647 South College Avenue, 482-1876 offers wonderful, unusual breakfast and lunch fare. In the evening the restaurant is transformed into An American Bistro and chef owner Jay Witlen puts a magic touch into a superb and unique meals that change regularly. The Moot House, 2626 South College Avenue, 226-2121, established in 1972 serves delightful meals of steaks, chicken, and seafood, plus more. They are well known for their delicious desserts and for a superb beef and vegetable soup. Shay's in the Marriott Hotel, also offers continental cuisine, in an atmosphere of casual elegance. The meals they're most proud of are almond shrimp, lemon chicken and prime rib. All their salads and about half of their desserts are prepared tableside. Dinner entrees include soup and salad. Sunny's Coffee Shop in the Marriott serves a special Sunday brunch. Gander's bar and lounge has live music on Friday nights and a hungry hour on Friday afternoons. 350 East Horsetooth, 226-2500. For a really nice evening out with the family or with friends, to sample some ethnic variety in a pleasant atmosphere without breaking the bank, try one of the following. For truly authentic, delicate and light Vietnamese food head for Young's Cafe at 3307 South College, 223-8000. The service is friendly, wait people are helpful with suggestions, and if you haven't tried this special kind offood, you have a treat waiting. Fort Collins is well supplied with excellent Italian restaurants from Cable's End, 165 East Boardwalk, 223-3553 to Canino's, 613 South College, 493-7205, Old Chicago, 147 South College, 4828599 and Bisetti's, 120 South College, 493-0086. For a romantic atmosphere choose Bisetti's, for awesome salads and pizza try Cable's, and for a charming atmosphere and homemade Italian specialties, try Canine's. When it comes to Mexican food, the old timers in town still feel they have to pay a visit to El Burrito, 404 Linden, 484-1102 every so often. Family run and a local institution, the food and service can't be beat. The atmosphere is functional. Also try ElDorado, 320 South Link Lane, 4844846, Farmer's Inn, 2721 South College, 223-5544, Rio Grande, 150 North College A venue, 224-5428 and Pobre Pancho's,
1802 North College, 482-0895. Rio Grande features fajitas and some out-ofthe-ordinary dishes. Tortilla Marissa's, 2635 South College, 225-9222 features north of the border Mexican food. All have reasonable prices and welcome families. Chinese food fans will find plenty to choose from in the Choice City. One of the area's best and oldest is the small China Palace, 117 South College, 221-0448. There's some ornate Chinese decor at the China Dragon, 1401 West Elizabeth, 4821242. They specialize in healthy cuisine, gourmet and family dinners . Chow's Garden, 23 Old Town Square,484-6142 offers Chinese and Japanese, Cantonese and Szechuan cooking. The Mandarin restaurant, 1720 West Mulberry, 221 -1912, is small, simple, and has authentic Chinese fare prepared by the owner/chef. Located just west of City Park. Oriental House, 2900 Harvard, at College, 226-5739 specializes in Szechuan and Mandarin styles. and the Pagoda, 1002 North College, 482-4234 has ChineseAmerican and all style of Chinese cooking. Peking restaurant, 2427 South College, 493-2111, has a carryout service and Sizzlin' Hot, 151 South College at Oak, 4828523 has mild to hot homestyle food, low calorie health food and salads. Fans of Japanese food can find a sushi bar and other traditional Japanese specialties at Suehiro, 223 Linden, Old Town Square, 482-3734. Nate's Steak and Seafood, Horsetooth at College, 223-9200, is a bustling, pleasant place to dine where the wait personnel all seem to be enjoying themselves. Wonderful salads, daily seafood specials, and early bird special dinners. Jefferson Grill and Seafood, 200 Jefferson, 493-4348, serves fresh seafood and pasta in a converted railroad station. Atmosphere is special and so's the food. The Junction, 518 W. Laurel, 484-63 36, is close to Colorado State University but has a clientele from all over town. Hearty sandwiches, Santa Fe cooking, pizza, outdoor dining and large portions are featured. While shopping at Foothills Mall, stop in at Delfannie's, 223-3354 for a good meal. The menu has a wide variety and the restaurant was voted among 500 best in the U.S. by Restaurant Hospitality magazine. They also feature a Heart Healthy menu each day using low sodium, low cholesterol and sugar. The menu, changes monthly, and shows calorie counts for all the dishes. Forreal fish lovers, the place to check out is Pelican Fish, 3512 South Mason,
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226-1522. There's a fish market on the premises also. A wide range of nutritious and tempting dishes, most prepared without meat, can be found at The Rainbow, 109 East Laurel, 221-2664. Specialties are lasagna, omelettes, chicken dijon crepes and huevos rancheros. The Charco Broiler, 1716 East Mulberry, 482-1472, one of Fort Collins ' most enduring restaurants, owes its longevity to really excellent steaks and burgers, salads and homemade desserts. Looking for something just a little unusual? Prefer a pub or deli atmosphere? May we suggestCoopersmith's Pub and Brewing, 5 Old Town Square, 498-0483, for handcrafted ales and hearty pub grub from pot pies to Cornish pasties. County Cork Pub, 313 West Drake Road, 226-1212, an Irish pub, filled with good cheer and a popular gathering place. Avogadro's Number, 605 South Mason, 493-5555, enormous hero sandwiches, ice cream and breakfast burgers are served up here. Hennigan's, 2203 South College, 484-7964, also has a congenial Irish atmosphere and good food and drink to go along with it. Chesterfield Bottomsley & Potts Public House, 1415 W. Elizabeth, 221-1139, has some of the best hamburgers to be
found anywhere and is the perfect spot to gather after a game or to watch a game on their wide screens. Old Town Ale House, 25 Old Town Square, 493-2213 and Old Colorado Brewing Company, 180 North College, 493-BREW complete the array of brew pubs thathaverecently come to town. Check them out and discover your favorite brew. Munchies and ~andwiches available too. In the "little cafe" category there's everything from Marsanne's across from the Lincoln Center, that caters to the aftertheatre crowd with fine desserts to the Silver Grill, 218 Walnut, 484-4656, become so popular for breakfast that you can plan to wait most any day of the week.
It's worthwhile though, to sample the fiesta hash browns, famous cinnamon rolls and extra special sausage. Joe's Fireside Cafe, 238 South College, 482-2233, has a great breakfast menu including a fantastic foldover creation made from French toast with ham and cheese inside. Vegetarian dishes as well. The Egg and I, 2809 South College, 223-5271, superb breakfast and lunch fare using the freshest ingredients. A light, airy atmosphere. Libby James is a longtime freelance writer living in Fort Collins and is a frequent contributor to Style Publications.
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CULTURE
Arts, Culture, & Entertainment By Libby James
Will Schwartz conducts the Fort Collins Symphony Orchestra in their 42nd season.
ort Collins may be smaller than many cities, but we're not small on the arts. Our community has always had the desire for cultural entertainment and we continue to seek out the best. The Lincoln Center, Fort Collins' Civic Auditorium, now in its 12th year, has a continuous parade of events to educate and entertain. With a performance hall that seats nearly 1,200, an intimate small theatre, and three art galleries, the activity level is high. Fort Collins boasts a supe.rb Symphony Orchestra, now in its 42nd season. They perform a regular season at Lincoln Center, for 1990-91 called The Discovery Series, works not previously performed by the orchestra. It should be an exciting season. Along with their regular programs, the Orchestra presents special events including The Nutcraker Ballet at holiday time and a spring Choral/Orchestral concert. During the summer they present outdoor "picnic" concerts at various businesses. The Show Stopper Series presents seven performances by national touring companies between October and April. A special show scheduled for the 1990-91 season is the Koslov Troupe, young dancers and singers, ages six through 16 from the Soviet Union. Shows are presented for two nights. Tickets can be purchased as a series or individually. Six full-length travel films with a live narrator are presented each year. In conjunction with the Junior League, the Lincoln Center presents four children's shows each season for children three through 10.
A three-event dance series is also scheduled each season. In addition to the various series, Lincoln Center offers between eight and 10 special events each year from popular musicians to folk singers, country to New Age music. A summer Out to Lunch concert series in the Terrace Sculpture Garden is presented between noon and one each Friday. No admission charge. Several community groups also provide special entertainment packages throughout the year at Lincoln Center: OpenStage and Foothills Civic Theatre serve up a number of wonderful, intimate, live plays each season featuring local talent. Larimer Chorale and the Front Range Chamber Players also have regularly scheduled events at Lincoln Center. A Great Christmas Hall, a Hall of Trees during the holiday season and an annual Birthday Ball to raise funds for the Center are outstanding events. Shows change about every six weeks in the three art galleries at the Center. Pieces in the sculpture garden change twice a year. A showing of local quilts to benefit Crossroads Safehouse is a popular event, to be held this year in July. Fiber Celebration '90 will be in the Intimate Gallery, June 5 through July 12. Lincoln Center information and tickets are available in the lobby, 417 West Magnolia, 221-6730. It's worth staying in town to experience Fort Collins' Fourth of July Celebration. Festivities begin with the Firecracker Five, one of the oldest running races in the state, which finishes at Hughes Stadium
between 8 a.m. and 9 a.m. on the fourth. Then the fun moves to City Park where you can find arts and crafts booths, extensive food booths, music, dancing, face painting for kids, volleyball, boating and picnicing. At dusk the crowd swells for the fireworks which are a little tough on the ducks who make their home on the lake, but which are a treasured Fort Collins tradition. Also worth enjoying during your summer in Fort Collins is the NewWestFest, a delightful mixture of fun, food, and music for the entire family held throughout the city August 18 and 19. More information on NewWestFest events can be obtained from the Chamber of Commerce at 4823746. Student productions at Colorado State University are presented during the school year in Johnson Hall Theatre and during summer months in the Theatre under the Stars on the Clark Building plaza. Drinks and snacks are served before shows and during intermission. Colorado State also offers a film series on Friday and Saturday nights throughout the year and art shows at two galleries on campus. Call491-5116for show and ticket information. Fort Collins still has one drive-in theatre, the Holiday Twin, 2206 South Overland Trail. In addition there are five theatre complexes with a total of 15 movie screens. Live entertainment can be found at several spots around town. The Comedy Works, 7 Old Town Square, 221-5481, has nightly shows. Week-end live music can be found at The Cow Palace, 6520 South College, 223-1968, Fort Ram, 450 North
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Linden, 482-5026, Sundance Steakhouse and Country Club, 2716, East Mulberry, 484-1600, Linden's, 214 Linden, 482-9291, Bar Bizarre in the Northern Hotel, 127 North College Avenue, 493-4437, Beethoven's, University Park Holiday Inn, 4 25 West Prospect and Gander's, Marriott, 350 East Horsetooth, 226-5200, the Wine Cellar, 3400 S. College, 226-4413 and the Moot House, 2626 South College, 2262121. Northern Colorado is home to many renowned sculptors, watercolorists, and other artisans. Our city has a delightful array of art galleries displaying local artists work. Fort Collins poster artists are active participants in the Colorado International Invitational Poster Exhibit. Many of the sculptors in the city have their works displayed in the Lincoln Center Terrace Garden and in front of many of the major corporate facilities. An additional fun trip is to the magnificent Sculpture Park in neighboring Loveland. In Fort Collins, winter or summer, spring or fall, the question is never what to do, rather it's which event or activity shall I choose to do? So make a list and get started!
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Body Sculpturing . â&#x20AC;˘ Is It For You? Kathy, a 36-year old professional consultant anguished for years about her hips and thighs. A size eight "on top," Kathy said she was a size twelve from the waist down. Finding clothes was a problem. "I exercised like mad," she declares, " and the only time it seemed to help was when I starved myself. Even then, if i gained any weight back, it'd go right to
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my 'saddlebags.' Shopping for a bathing suit was a nightmare!" She is not alone. Nor is her problem exclusive to women. Men are also anxious to streamline their bodies and retain a youthful shape to look energetic, vital and current. Love-handles and potbellies are only cute on stuffed animals. Kathy went to see Dr. Patrick Lillis in Loveland after reading about lipo-
Advances in Liposuction Surgery Dr. Patrick Lillis has perfected a surgical technique that represents a major advance in liposuction surgery. Dr. Lillis' method, referred to as the "Tumescent Technique", enables him to remove large amounts offat from several body areas in an office setting with only local anesthesia. The ''Tumescent Technique" eliminates the risk of general and intravenous anesthesia. Because this procedure can be performed in an office setting and does not require an anesthesiologist the cost of liposuction is dramatically reduced. Dr. Lillis has treated over 700 patients and over 2500 body areas with liposuction. Five hundred of these have been treated using the "Tumescent Technique ." A small number of his patients who had previously undergone liposuction under general anesthesia subsequently had equivalent or greater amounts offat removed with local anesthesia. There was a unanimous and overwhelming preference for the local anesthesia technique among this group. Dr. Lillis published his research on the "Tumescent Technique" in the October, 1988 issue of the Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology. This article was subsequently reprinted in the French Journal of Plastic Surgery (Sommaire) because his work was considered one of the major advancements of the year in cosmetic surgery. Dr. Lillis was the only American Physician to be so honored. Dr. Lillis presented his research findings at the Annual Meetings of the International Society of Dermatologic Surgery in Edinburgh, Scotland in October, 1988, and in Brussels in October, 1989. He spoke to the American Dermatologic Society in Washington D.C. in December, 1988, and in San Francisco in 1989. He was a featured speaker at the American Society of Cosmetic Surgery meeting in January, 1989, and at the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery meeting in Fort Lauderdale, Florida in March 1988. Dr. Lillis is currently President of the Colorado Dermatologic Society and Vice President of the Colorado Dermatologic Surgery Society. He was invited to speak to the members of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery in Maui, Hawaii in February, 1990. He has also been selected to edit a textbook on Liposuction to be published by Saunders Publishing Co. in Philadelphia which is slated to be released in July, 1990. He is in private practice in Loveland, Colorado, and is an Assistant Professor of Dermatology at the University of Colorado Medical Sciences Center.
suction in a womens' magazine. Doctor Lillis has now received international recognition for his work with liposuction (See Advances in Liposuction Surgery). The procedure was initially performed only in a hospital with the patient under general anesthesia. Today, largely due to the pioneering research efforts and advanced techniques perfected by Dr. Lillis, liposuction can be done safely in the doctor's office under local anesthetic. Kathy is enthusiastic about the results of her liposuction. She has actually had two liposuction operations. Her first surgery was done in the hospital under general anesthesia. She had her chin, waist, hips, buttocks, thighs and knees suctioned. Recovery took a week and included an overnight stay in the hospital. Eighteen months later, Kathy returned for some additional spot reduction in her waist and upper thighs after learning about Dr. Lillis' new office technique. A nearly equivalent amount of fat was removed. This time she returned to work after two days of rest, "only a little sore," and wearing a pressure garment. The girdle-like dressing helped her skin heal smoothly after the fat had been removed. Kathy considers the money she spent on the surgeries an investment in self-esteem and worth every penny. Liposuction is the surgical technique of vacuuming away pockets of unwanted fat. Instantly popular, liposuction has become the fastest growing, most frequent type of cosmetic surgery in the United States. Developed in the 1970s by French gynecologist Yves-Gerard Illouz, the procedure was introduced in the U.S. in the early 1980s. Today, 250,000 liposuction surgeries are performed annually in this country. In performing liposuction, the surgeon makes a small incision (1/8" to 1/ 4") near the area where the fat is to be removed. The incision is usually placed in one of the natural folds of the body to minimize scarring. The doctor then inserts a straw-sized tube called a cannula into the body. Using a highpowered suction machine, the cannula is moved back and forth, dislodging the fat cells which are then removed. Because the body theoretically has a finite number of fat cells, the deposits do not return and the fat is gone for good. If you do gain weight, it will be evenly distributed in the remaining fat cells. If you diet, the weight melts off evenly as the fat cells contract.
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In a culture that emphasizes an appearance of sleek competence, men as well as women (although nine out of ten liposuction patients are women) are finding the perfect body to be an aesthetic ideal difficult to achieve past puberty. Reporter Joyce Wader in "The Washington Post" describes the thousands of Americans which have gravitated to liposuction as "a weary people, bored to death with running for ten years and contemplating without enthusiasm (running for) another ten." The overwhelming prospect of instantly thinner thighs is certainly appealing. For the first time, it is possible to sculpt and shape the body, ridding it for good of disproportionate fat deposits that no amount of exercise will improve. And having those fat deposits in the first place probably isn't your fault. You inherit the traits that determine if you'll have those "saddle bags" and "love handles." However, liposuction is not for everyone. Ideal candidates are healthy people with normal body configurations and isolated areas of fat. Liposuction works best on individuals with resilient skin and very little cellulite. The under40 age group is most likely to get the best results . Nonetheless, liposuction has been successful on all ages, even senior citizens. Regardless, surgeons are quick to point out that liposuction may help you look good in your clothes but not necessarily better on the beach. The most common areas treated by liposuction are the face, neck, arms, breasts, abdomen, thighs, knees , calves, and ankles. Liposuction is not a cure for obesity. Liposuction can't make a heavy person look thin. What liposuction can do is take off inches rather than pounds. And most people are quite happy with that. Nonetheless, liposuction is still surgery and the patient needs to do some serious investigation into the options that exist. Traditional liposuction, that which is performed under general anesthesia, has some annoying downsides. Whereas most patients experience some soreness after any liposuction, and many are troubled with itching, tingling, or numbness when their nerve cells begin to heal, the problems seen after traditional liposuction are significantly greater than with the office procedure. Also, postoperative swelling can be uncomfortable and you may be rather dramatically black and blue for a while (up to a month). Patients wear a pressure
Dr. Patrick Lillis, a dermatologist and dermatological surgeon , is a medical practitioner and researcher in liposuction surgery. He has prq.cticed in Loveland, Colorado since 1979 and is on (he staff at McKee Medical Cen(er.
garment for six weeks or longer tp help mold their new shape, and this can be a bother. Finally, although the potential for serious risk is minim~l, liposuction under general anesthesia can have complications especially when tP.e procedure is combined with another surgery. Conversely, not single serious complication has been reported worldwide. (as of this writing) when liposuction is performed under local anesthesia. The significant change with the new procedure perfecteq by Dr. Lillis, is the dramatically reduced incidence of problems associated with the surgery. Blood loss is reduced to minimal levels, less than the amount drawn for a routine blood test. And whereas traditional liposuction patients can require a blood transfusion, this has never been necessary using the office technique. Swelling and bruising are minimal and a pressure garment is worn only a week. And patients in the office are alert and functional after the surgery, with none of the nausea, grogginess and "washed out" feelings typical after general anesthesia. Patients will vary greatly in their tolerance for even a small amount of pain and in their recovery time. You may want to take advantage of the opportunity to get a little extra rest, or you may respond like one of Dr. Lillis' more notable cases:
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a young woman who worked in the morning, had the surgery at noon, and then returned to work for the rest of the day . Liposuction, like any surgery, is an optional procedure that takes some thought. Is it worth the inconvenience and cost for the sake of vanity? Or is making an effort to improve the way you look merely an extension of developing self-esteem and confidence? In a "fit and trim" society, there are those who would argue that having a little help with your shape has too long been an exclusive province of the rich. Others counter that having surgery when you are not ill is foolhardy. Then there are those who sum up the issue with the cliche that (you can do what you want but) "you never get a second chance to make a first 路 impression." Trochanteric lipodystrophy (saddle bags), look out!
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tern, and the Old Town development are people of the Choice City make on an tthe start of every decmonuments to the city's hardiness and ade, an opportunity to number of issues. determination. From 43,000 residents in predict where we're For example, what will the citizens do to pay for the growth and maintenance of the 1970 to 93,000 today; from sleepy little going presents itself, and infrastructure? According to Mike Hauser, college and ranching town to respected and crystal balls emerge from dusty closet dynamic city, from unknown backwater Executive Vice-President of the Fort Collins shelves. enclave to growing international market Chamber of Commerce, history does not "We will never have the 70's again in bode well for future action. "Historians and research center, Fort Collins has weathFort Collins," says Ed Stoner, Executive ered the past storms and delivered itself, will look at the 80's and probably pass a Director of Fort Collins, Inc., an orhealthy and intact, to 1990. judgement that the state did a very poor job ganization pledged to the task of increasing of taking care of itself," he suggests. "We But where does Fort Collins go from the number of jobs in Fort Collins. "By that have not built the roads and we have not here? What is in store for the 90's? The I mean where we were the fourth fastest answers really depend on the trends in the invested in infrastructure because a lot of growing city in the country." emerging world markets , and choices the people, including the legislature, are waitAccording to Stoner, the four to six pering for that next big boom to pay for cent growth rate of the 70's will be all this. No one wants to raise taxes." replaced by a more sustainable one to Hauser believes the voters will ultwo percent rate in the 90's. In the timately decide how healthy the city past, Fort Collins rode the same wild will be in the next decade. "I think ride as many other cities in the counthere will be lots of opportunities to try. At times the infrastructure systems - water,.â&#x20AC;˘.light, sewer, schools, vote in Fort Collins on these issues," predicts Hauser, "because I do not see protection and the like- were stretched an economy in the very near future uncomfortably as population leapt in that's going to propel the tax coffers erratic spurts. Schools were built, into being able to provide the kind of filled, built, and filled again while the quality we demand." city struggled to keep pace with Steve Burkett, Fort Collins City growth. Utilities were forced to exManager, believes that Fort Collins pand to new, higher levels based on will fare well in the future because of fluid forecasts that seldom settled into past planning. "There's a long tradithe realm of stability. tion of quality planning in the comFort Collins has, however, survived it all. Projects such as EPIC, the Lin- Mike Hauser of the Fort Collins Chamber of Commerce feels munity that will continue," he excoin Center, the trail and parks sys- positive about Fort Collins future. plains. "We just have to be careful to 48 Fort Collins Style Magazine
maintain the kind of quality we have now and make the city justas attractive at 150,000 as it is now." As an example of good planning, Burkett points out the city's extensive parks and trails system. "Our park system is one of the best in the United States. Our policy is to have a park in every square mile of developed city, financed by a fee on building permits." He claims that the ability to foresee such amenities and needs, and the carefully executed plans making them possible, are key to past and future quality of life in the city. He believes that this quality is a major drawing-card for business expansion in the 90's. "People are moving from places like California because of deteriorating environment, traffic problems, crime, and other issues," said Burkett. "I think we're very well positioned for the 90's," he continued. "Fort Collins is even better positioned because of the nature of our community. We're a small community, not part of a large metropolitan area, so we don't have all the problems of a large metropolitan area. We have the University here. We have excellent access to a major airport. Given all those things, I think the prospects for the city are really bright. This city has high self esteem. I think people feel good abouttheir community, theirneighborhood and institutions." David Bailey, former president of the United Bank, is a bit more specific. While agreeing that there are many facets of Fort Collins that are attractive to new growth, he believes the local real estate economy is a major reason business will expand in the 90's. "If I'm a small engineering firm in Fort Collins, Colorado, and I need a couple of engineers, I can go to California and attractthose engineers very easily," he says. "An engineer moving from California that has a two bedroom, $400,000 house, comes to Fort Collins and thinks he died and went to heaven." The 90's will also be the decade when the world market will firmly establish new operating procedures for industrialized nations. The economic linkage of Europe, the rising Asian markets, and most recently the collapse of the Iron Curtain and the Soviet Union's emergence into the modem world portends a dynamic reshuffling of the world economy. "We need to know that what's going on across the oceans does affect us," insists Mike Hauser. "We have, right through the 80's, believed that, because we're the United States, whatever we make is better than
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anyone else in the world. The problem is the rest of the world has not agreed with us. We have to come to realize that, just because it says 'Made in U.S.A.' on it, that it does not by some mystic rite make it the best." Ed Stoner agrees, saying,"Before now we were somewhat isolated, and as C.S.U. went so did Fort Collins. Then things started to diversify. International markets affect us now what with the H-P's and N. C.R. 's (as community business partners)" Hauser also says "The key issue is how we stack up internationally. That's why I'm positive about Fort Collins -long term.
Because I think a lot of the amenities and attitudes that allow communities to grow and do well in the upcoming market are here." Among those qualities is the highly educated and skilled work force in Fort ¡ Collins. "One of the bigger incentives for bringing a business to Fort Collins is our school district," Ed Stoner points out. "A.C.T., S.A.T., and Iowa scores are very good and therefore attractive to industry. 39 percent of the work force in Fort Collins over the age of25 has a Bachelors' degree." Mike Hauser explains how this might affect prospective employers:
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"I see a shift in the 90's. Right now, most states offer huge financial incentives for a company to relocate. I think in the early 90's we'll get out of the capital arena offree land, free water, free sewer, no taxes, and move toward human capital. When the infrastructure incentives dry up, the quality work force will remain and be recognized as a greater incentive. The cost of your labor in opening a plant over a 30-year life of the plant is a lot more than a sewer line or the cost of the land. Business requires quality in the work force to succeed. Fort Collins has, built in, an excellent educational system and we need to capitalize on that. As the shift occurs, Fort Collins will look better and better." Colorado State University is also a huge asset to the stability and growth of Fort Collins. That it is the city's largest employer, and extremely stable helps to keep the economy consistent. "A lot of our growth has been parallel to the growth of CSU,"TomGleasonofFirstlnterstateBank points out. The 90's economy will be much more stable and growth oriented because of this symbiotic relationship, according to Gleason. In recruiting new jobs, Ed Stoner is sure that "The biggest incentive is CSU. Most of the companies we target would interface with CSU. It' s a strong attraction. Another thing coming into play with CSU is their Quality Excellence Program which helps companies on a consulting basis." Colorado State's research and development in the sciences, technology, and agriculture place it high on the list of .F ort Collins' assets. Business is attracted here because of the availability of the university, and its active participation and cooperation with business. As a result, growth in the 90's is likely to remain steady as the need to be on the leading edge of science and technology draws business to Colorado State and Fort Collins. As Steve Burkett puts it, "The university is a tremendous attraction to new jobs." Retail trade in the city is also surrounded by question marks. On one hand, the influx of large chain stores and discount outlets has created a shopping mecca in the city. According to Stoner, the current and expanding retail sales market draws from Wyoming, Nebraska, and northeast Colorado. As a result, the current economic situation in Fort Collins is a healthy one. The retail economy, as based on sales tax receipts, continues to grow at a conservative, but steady pace. Major chains such as Pace, Wal-Mart, Silo, and Phar-Mor, ere-
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ate a steady influx of outside capital that assures growth and stability in the city's operational funds and allows continued improvements. On the other hand, the increasing competition stresses all retail businesses. The consumer pie, although growing modestly, is being sliced thinner. "The ability to make a profit in a business in Fort Collins will be there in the 90's, but I think you'll have to be good to do it," says Hauser. "To make a profit you'll have to be lean and mean. Youcan'tbecomplacent." Overall, he projects a fairly consistent retail base in the 90's. He does, however, offer these words of caution: "If employment continues to grow, I think what we're going to see is nothing different than the national trend, though, in that the retail/service sector is where a fair number of our gains will come from. While those jobs are important, they don't necessarily pay the same as a primary job at a major industry." Hauser remains cautious and conservative about prospects in the 90's because of issues he perceives as pivotal in the next decade. The increasing dual income families of the 80's was for more of an economic reason than socio-economic reason. Economics suggestthatthe only way to support the lifestyle (people) wanted was (the spouse) working -by necessity, not by choice. "We're still having a hard time in the 90's keeping pace with lifestyle." Since there is no one new available to provide income, "the only thing left is to begin to make adjustments in how you live and spend your money (in the 90's)." According to Hauser, people need to balance their lifestyle expectations with fiscal responsibility. "I just think there's going to be a huge shift in buying patterns." Another shift affecting the economy in the 90's is the growing need to reduce debt; buying from savings instead of incurring additional debt. Of the 17 industrialized nations, the United States ranks dead last in the amount they save. Where we save something like 2 percent of our earnings, the Japanese average 17 percent. Their ability to buy chunks of America stems from their pool of cash reserves from savings. It is a lesson that we will be forced to learn in the coming decade. "There's an increasing opportunity to go deeper into debt, and sooner or later that bubble's going to burst," says Hauser. "Consumer debt presents a challenge to the Fort Collihs business community for the future."
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"Fort Collins is a community with a fairly substantial income, and very, very little investment base," adds John Drennen of University National Bank. "Frightfully little savings. Everybody spends all they make and then some. That's pretense and appearance without matching substance." His feeling for the 90's is that the people of Fort Collins will continue to recognize the danger of increasing debt and begin to increase their investments instead. With all these variables present, what sort of business will be coming to Fort Collins in the 90's, and how many new jobs can we expect? "The 12, the 20, the 50 employee companies are the ones that are really geared for Fort Collins because the owner also relocates, so they look for quality oflife in their relocation,'' says Ed Stoner. "They'll be looking for the quality of life for family. That's the great incentive that Fort Collins can offer." Stoner sees the beauty, the recreational opportunities, the quality schools, and the small-town atmosphere strongly attracting smaller' businesses in the 90's. James Heaberlin agrees. He came from the eastern United States to run the Poudre
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living, without substantial increases in company expenditures. Stoner additionally confides, "From internal growth (alone) we should be looking at about 400 new jobs at three companies in the near future." His predictions for the 90'sarealsoverypositive. "Wewillprobably reach 700 new jobs per year, most of it from internal growth - from companies adding two here, ten there - that type of thing. At Fort Collins, Inc. we're after consistent growth. We'renotafterthe 'big hit'. Our main targets are small companies." "I don't see any clouds that could cause us grief. It feels good." "What characterizes the 90's is going to be change," is Mike Hauser's view. "Whether it's change in government and bureaucracies or change in buying patterns, there's going to be huge change and
Fort Collins is not going to be exempted. It's going to be an incredibly dynamic time and the key's going to be quality. The communities willing to admit that change needs to take place, that we're competing internationally, and that we need to compare ourselves internationally will do exceptionally well. Fort Collins in on the plus-side of that ledger." John Drennen sums up the conservatism that appears to be the trend of the 90's in his advice to the people of Fort Collins: "Save, invest, and thrift. They are the three words for the 90's. Debt's a curse word. There's no longer a tax incentive for increased debt. There's no longer an economic incentive. It's going to be a time of adjustments." D.L. Frohmader is a freelance writer, editor, and production consultant.
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Dr. Albert Yates By Sandra Cowan
"If our mission is to prepare the young people and the entire population to be as effective as we expect to be in today's world, then a high priority is internationalizing the university." "My main attraction (to come here) is Colorado State University, itself. It is a land-grant school and has a national and international reputation in it's areas of inquiry," says Dr. Yates. His goals for the university will be determined as he talks with faculty, students, clientele, legislators, and citizens "to get an understanding of the culture, values, aspirations, hopes, and dreams of those involved or affected by the institution. If I am able to collect that information, I will be able say something about the vision of Colorado State University." Several factors have to be considered to tell the focus of the 90's. The thrust of the university is affected by the state and national competitiveness, economic development, and the role of institutional higher education. At Colorado State University, in particular, consideration is given to economic diversification and revitalization of population access to higher education institutions. Also important are the financial aspects of budget and costs. Internationalization and world technological changes in Europe, Russia, South Africa and the opening of the East European countries, the potential reunification of Germany, and changes in
Communism have an effect on international trade "They say to us that we have a special responsibility to our students to tell them something about the world as it exists today and as we project it to be in the next century; and we must prepare them to contribute effectively in these changing times" states Dr. Yates. Colorado State University can contribute to the economic development and revitalization of the state of Colorado in many different ways. "There is a special role to be played by land- grant and urban universities" in light of some state and national concerns. The land-grant institution was created with the premise "to affect the connection between the technological education and the workplace. The role of technology transfer or the outreach programs, such as the cooperative extension programs, is to translate the results of the classroom and laboratory into information that can be efficiently transferred to those who can make the best use of it." The job market is changing as a result of computerization, telecommunications and the competitiveness of globalization. Skills that were needed 15 years ago may be now obsolete. The institution must remain current in constantly inspecting and reviewing the nature and content of the curriculum. "If our mission is to prepare the young people and the entire population to be as effective as we expect to be in today's world, then a high priority is internationalizing the university . . . such as knowing as much about cultures, social and political systems, which are different than the ones that we are most familiar with." Japan has outstripped the United States in the export market. They have invested in education, learned about the people they wanted to sell their products to, and become competitive in a world market.
the agenda and of the an"Perhaps we have not done ticipated objectives must be enough of that." says Yates. made. An example of a prevalent A decline is prevalent in trend is the many students the participation of some who finish a four-year deminority groups in higher gree and do not have to gain education. One of the priproficiency in languages mary reasons is cost. The other than English. How is it question still remains as to possible to remain competiwho funds the venture. tive with other countries in There is a relationship of the world? Institutions' the one who pays and the curricula needs to change in order to expose and make The Center for Advanced Technology offers close proximity to Colorado State for one who benefits the most. The federal government America's students knowl- research, biotech, and high tech companies. made the decision several edgeable to different culyears ago that the principle beneficiary is problem is with access to technological tures and socio economic systems. the individual, not the state or nation. Thus, information from another country. An inEmphasis has to be given to the "basic" the bulk of the financial career preparation skills that will be needed in the next cenfrastructure has to be created to allow the is borne by the individual in terms of tax tury, such as communication, reasoning, access. dollars. A movement is changed from grant Colorado State University can take the math, and science. Youngpeople are needed existing relationships that have been estabprovisions to loan applications. A student in the science and engineering areas. has to incur massive debts if he is from a lished through international development Several possible ways exist for institulower economic status. Consequently, large programs to create better and more respontions to internationalize the curricula and segments of population are automatically sive information systems. Faculty and stutap into an information exchange between shut out from obtaining a college educaother countries. One way is to create a dent exchange programs can affect a kind "repository of information to develop reof "cross fertilization" within the institution. Dr. Yates says, "you can think of it lationships from every comer of the globe." tion, with a better communication system (increasing costs and decreasing minority A reason for doing this is competitiveness. as the ultimate goal. To regain a competiparticipation) in moral or financial terms." Some people are dissatisfied with the tive edge as a country and to enhance the Financial terms is the easier to quantify relationship between higher educational amount of time it takes for ideas to get from because of the impact on loss of minds and the laboratory to the marketplace. The institutions and industry, an agreement of loss of tax dollars. "A better policy for this country would be to have financial aid policies for students which would promote participation from all members of society who can succeed and profit by participation in higher education," he suggests. Servicing and Sales of Who is the prime beneficiary? There BMW, Porsche and European should be a shared- funding industry beLuxury Automobiles tween higher education institutions and industry which benefits the government, Continuous Service Since 1972 the state, and the individual. A willingness to share in the expense of building a successful infrastructure needs to exist. To enhance the relationship between Colorado State University and Fort Collins' industry, the institution "has an obligation to be a good citizen. That means to contribute to the enhancement of the quality oflife of the community members." It means working with, being involved with, and helping to make decisions for the betterment of life. The university and the industry can help the growth of the business community by asking what contributions each sector can make to meet the needs. The university is interested in the commuPrices anil Services THat Can't Be Beat!! nity and wants to be involved in the city's â&#x20AC;˘ ALL ITEMS CASH Fort Collins Loveland future development. Cooperation is posAND CARRY OR 493-5252 669-6043 sible using talents and expertise to estabCHARGE IT ON YOUR 1300 Riverside 240 Barberry Place CREDIT CARD lish a relationship with the workplace.
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Dr. Yates has overcome many barriers in his life. What aspirations does he have for himself? "Whatever I do or wherever my life takes me, my hope is to do something that is recognized as being important and useful to other people." And "to continue to grow; to do something that contributes to my maturity." What drives or motivates him? Curosity. It drove him to be a scientist and an administrator. He was challenged to ascertain if certain situations and circumstances had to be the way they were. He discovered they did not, but it meant he had to work harder. Dr. Yates considers Fort Collins a place he prefers to live as long as he feels he is growing and making a contribution. Sandra Cowan is a free-lance writer based in Fort Collins. She is a frequent contributor to Style Magazine.
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vidualized care available to the community. On site at the Clinic is a lab and a mammography facility and an ambulatory surgical care facility for minor surgical procedures such as biopsies, D&C' sand laparoscopies. The clinic also offers semi-
nars on women's health, dieting, menopause, and classes for mothers and adolescent daughters. Karol Kraka1,1er is one of six Certified Nurse Midwives in Fort Collins, and practices at the Women's Clinic along with another midwife and six obstetricians. Births through the Women's Clinic take place at Poudre Valley Hospital. According to Krakauer, the number of women choosing midwives in Fort Collins is increasing, and it's because of the kind of care midwives offer. Midwives counsel the expectant mother through the pregnancy, teaching relaxation skills, appropriate exercise, and suggesting how the father can play a part in the birth. At the time of labor, the midwife gives encouragement and instruction when needed, and administers medication when necessary, with the agreement of the patient. The Rocky Mountain Regional Pain Management Center also typifies these trends. On an out-patient basis, clients are diagnosed and treated for chronic pain problems. Therapy may include a visit to a chiropractor, a路 psychologist, a massage therapist, a physician, an acupuncturist, a biofeedback therapist, or a physical therapist-all of whom work under one roof at the seven year old facility . "We have a good reputation with the medical community in Fort Collins," says Clinical Director and owner Jorge Figueroa. Ninety percent of the Center's clientele come as referrals from community physicians. Chiropractic is an example of closely scrutinized therapy. "Traditionally, the establishedmedical community always fought us," says Dr. Glenn M. Hultgren, who has
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practiced chiropractic in Fort Collins since 1958. "But today, we have more cooperation and more respect." With so many varieties ofhealth services offered in this community, choices can be overwhelming. Helping to facilitate such choices are referral services like the Chiropractic Information Bureau, the Colorado Psychological Association, or the Larimer County Medical Society. The Chamber of Commerce maintains a health committee composed ofhealthcare providers, insurers and other interested volunteers who study healthcare issues and try to educate individuals and businesses in healthcare matters. This boominhealthcarehasn'tsupplanted the hospital, however, according to Armistead Hall, Public Affairs Assistant at PVH. Nearly 11,000 in-patient and many thousand outpatients got care at PVH in 1989. The current expansion, scheduled to be completed by Spring 1991, will add 10 new beds and indicates the direction of specialization the hospital is pursuing in the future. It will add larger and improved facilities for cancer treatment, open heart surgery, kidney dialysis, and a nursing facility for those who have neurological illnesses. The Wound Care program, another recent addition to PVH services, is one of approximately a dozen such programs in the country. The program employs innovative biotechnology to heal complicated or chronic wounds. PVH has improved outpatient care, offering such services as one-day surgery; Poudre Valley HomeCare, which provides medical care to people in their homes; and Occupational Health Services, offering wellness and rehabilitation services and worker's compensation treatment to local businesses. Neighborhood outpatient clinics may once have taken some business from the hospital emergency room and the family doctor but have since settled into a niche of their own in the healthcare spectrum. "You would be surprised how many peoplecomeinknowingthey'llhavetopay more than if they saw their family physician," says Claudia O'Leary, manager of Doctor's Neighborhood Care Center. "But it fits with their schedule, so they come because it's convenient." The Center, opened in 1984, is typical of other such outpatient facilities. It takes patients on a walk-in basis and is open into the evening seven days a week. The Center offers lab and x-ray facilities, and dispenses pre-packaged prescription medicine. Outpatient treatment and short hospital stays are the trend, but recovery times cannot always be so conveniently scheduled. 1983 Federal regulations known as Diagnosis
Related Groups (DRGs) stipulate the reimbursements for certain types of treatments that may change the amount of time a patient stays in the hospital. Cases are reviewed to make sure that patients get appropriate care so as not to jeopardize recovery. This may mean additional hospital time or home healthcare.assistance. Home health services have proliferated as a result. "Often, a family will want a sitter for the patient right out of surgery, whether at home or in the hospital," says Susan L. Reuler, vice president of American Nursing Resources. This service, and those like it, provide nurses, therapists and home health aides to monitor and care for patients still in need of medical attention after their treatment. Today, nurses require more and more education, and like doctors, are specializing and working in places other than the hospitals. Like home health agencies, hospices are becoming more popular. Both services offer specialized healthcare in the patient's home, but a hospice cares for people with a terminal illness. "Our goal is to give the family as much choice as possible," says Ruth Pederson, executive director of Hospice of Larimer County. The Hospice arranges holistic care for the patient, using nurses, physicians, physical and occupational therapists,
Laurence J. Wiland is a freelance writer living in the Fort Collins community.
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music therapists, counselors, and other healthcare professionals along with community volunteers. "We started as a volunteer organization; nobody was paid except the executive director," remembers Pederson. In 1983, Medicare began to reimburse hospices directly, adding some financial stability to the movement. That, combined with the cost effectiveness and home atmosphere, made the service an alternative to nursing homes and long-term hospitalization. According to Pederson, the hospice movement is still in transition. "We are using more professionals on our staff and are becoming more business-like, "she says. "But it's mandated by the Federal government that we use volunteers. We still rely on community support." Whatever our age or condition in life, good health is our most important asset; without it, most other assets become irrelevant. The Chinese say it well: "Fame, fortune, family, and friends can all be represented by zeros. Health can be represented by the number 'I.' Ifyouhavethe '1' to put first, every added zero increases your wealth. Without the '1,' you have nothing.
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mecca for building quality, incidents, time lines, days late, accountanorthern Colorado includes corbility, and applications. Intangible though porations that look to vigorous service may be, "measurement of service is education and combined india goal that ESAB Automation hopes to attain in the near future," says Ray Hoglund, vidual efforts to meet corporate president. "We decided two years ago after goals. Increased awareness of quality and investigating several avenues to use the ways its benefits management, employees, and customers needs is the foundation for a commitment to excellence. One philosophy of greater influence is that of W. Edwards Deming, a philosophy based on process and quality rather than results and profits including beliefs that "price has no meaning without a measure of quality where leadership is not telling people what to do, or to punish them when they do wrong, it' s to lead by helping people do a better job." "It is now proven that allowing employees to set policies, make responsible decisions, and accurate testing, along with con- The meticulous grounds of Woodward Governor. tinuous improvement, will keep American business alive in the future." Deming method. The training is an up front investment, we want to know where opporquoted from Fortune 4/23/90. The Deming Philosophy emphasizes that tunity is lost, where quality problems affect our sales and service." Comlinear Corporamanagement must learn that employees are tion of Fort Collins, producing a propriemotivated, and will take pride in their work tary line of signal conditioning compowhen their input is given value. nents, has been recognized by TRW and The measurement of process in manuRockwell for performing as a key supplier facturing parts is easier to define then that of service. In Fort Collins, 67% of business of the highest quality. is in the service sector. Companies are now Transformation to the Deming approach, challenged to look at ways of assessing which emphasizes long- term planning and
commitment "is a lot of hard work" says Ray Hoglund. Rex Cooper, Director of Quality for Hach Company in Loveland encourages managers to stick with it although it takes time, "it's an ongoing process you cannot tum it on and off or you won't see the results." John Deakins, Vice President & Chief Financial Officer for Advanced Energy says "it's important to sell quality to top management and employees so e; they take ownership for it beE fore implementing a philoso~ phy or they won ' t see results." "E Hewlett Packard uses the Deming Principles but has de,. signed a method or tool to im~ plement it to fit the American ., culture, a marked contrast to ~ :: the Japanese way of life, states ~ John Monahan, Public Rela~ tions Director for Hewlett-Pack~ ard. HP calls their tool for qual~ ity emphasis : "TQC", Total Quality Control. "TQC" incorporates tools and techniques for continuous improvement in all areas; research & development, manufacturing, personnel, site administration etc . . .. "By involving employees from all levels of the organization in the decision-making process, the quality, commitment, and acceptance of decisions is far greater than the traditional top-down management philosophy." says Ray Hoglund. Compared to other parts of the nation, northern Colorado is ahead, more progres-
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sive, willing to work hard for quality, and less fearful of diagnosing the future. Dr. Deming says northern Colorado businesses must, "learn, and keep leaming ... for a lifetime." Major Corporate And Public Employers In Fort Collins Colorado State Univerity and Poudre R-1 School District account for 9,646 jobs in Fort Collins. Colorado State University an under and post-graduate University employs 6,788 while PoudreR-1 public schools employs 2,858 people. Poudre Valley Hospital, our community's full range health services facility employs 1300. Kodak, located in Windsor manufactures photographic materials: photographic support, or Estar a Kodak trademark - a flexible material on which the photographic emulsion layer is coated, and lithographic plates used in offset printing. The plant employs 2,650 people. In northern Colorado, Kodak supports three United Way campaigns, pioneered a volunteer blood program, utilizes the many talents ofhandicapped adults through employment, is a strong supporter of Junior Achievement programs, provides films and audiovisual presentations on a free-loan basis to schools, and has ongoing ecological practices and concern for the environment. Hewlett-Packard Company has manufacturing in four Colorado locations. More than 8,000 Coloradoans are employed by H.P. Hewlett-Packard Fort Collins employs over 3,000 people full time. H.P. Fort Collins began operations in 1978 and is responsible for technical computer systems and workstations used in design and engineering, and manufacturing applications plus proprietary integrated circuits and computer networking products. Hewlett-PackardFortCollinsannuallyprovides$450,000 to philanthropic causes in the community such as; United Way & community grants. HP has also contributed $ 4.3 million in equipment/cash to Colorado State University since 1982. In 1989 434 HP employees took continuing education classes at CSU, and HP hired 743 CSU students as HP employees. HP has contributed $21,000 from 1988- 90 to Affirmative Action programs. Woodward Governor Company's International Division and Engine and Turbine Control's Division are located in Fort Collins. Additional plants are in Slough, England; Hoofddorp, The Netherlands; Tomisato, Japan; Kingsgrove, Australia; and Campinas, Brazil. The Engine and Turbine Controls Divi-
sion in Fort Collins develops, manufactures, services and does applications of its customized products. The division has ongoing research and development of new lines of electronic controls, control panels, along with hydraulic/mechanical and pneumatic/ mechanical controls and equipment. The company has a designated contributions committee that decides where nonprofit funds should be distributed locally. Woodward has been involved in United Way, Partners, the Paint-a-thon, Food Drives, The Children's Clinic, and various other non-profit related community activities.
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N.C.R. Microelectronics Division, located in Fort Collins, employs 535 workers and is an on-site fabrication plant where customized computer chips are designed and manufactured since 1979. In 1989 N.C.R. added 23 million dollars in new computer chip manufacturing equipment. Competition is from Japanese manufacturers as N.C.R. concentrates its efforts on the European and Japanese markets. The company and employees have contributed time money and equipment to Larimer County Search and Rescue, United Way, Open Stage, League of Women Voters, and scholarship funds for Fort Collins and Loveland Schools, as well as Colorado State University. ESAB Automation designs and manufactures industrial cutting equipment and robotic welding machines. It is a subsidiary of ESAB AB of Goteborg Sweden. The Fort Collins facility also manages two other Swedish-American industry related companies. The company employs 329 people and will be moving into its 100,000 square foot facility this year. They are .active community supporters for numerous non-profit organizations. Hach Company, founded in 1947 by the late Clifford Hach developed "systems for analysis" for testing water, agriculture; soil, feed and foods and coal. Originally based in Iowa, Hach Company expanded into Europe, acquired another instruments company in California, and became a publically
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held company in 1968.In 1977Hachmoved its headquarters to Loveland where it houses research and development, and instrument manufacturing. Advanced Energy produces semiconductors and power sources and controls for thin film applications. This international company, employing over 250, moved to Fort Collins from California. The president of the company, Doug Schatz, felt that Fort Collins was a growing community and a great place to raise children. "The overall quality of life seemed attractive to me." he said. AE is an extremely community oriented company. Employees participate in activities such as the United Way "Partner's Superstar race," and other community related fund raisers. The company has contributed to the "Gopher the Gorge Race", March of Dimes "Walk a Thon", the Paint a Thon and more. Innovative Companies originally located in Loveland, moved to Fort Collins when the need for a more extensive labor and service market was needed. They have two production plants in Fort Collins and showrooms in Denver, Aspen, and Avon. They employ over 200 people and produce innovative, frameless cabinets for high end homes as well as commercial cabinetry and customized store fixtures. They market their residential products nationwide through 75 dealers. The commercial and store fixtures are also marketed nationwide but through national distributors. Their main focus of community service has been through United Way as a pacesetter company; sponsorship of Celebration of Excellence, 1989; active involvement in the Chamber and FCI. Teledyne Water Pik was founded in 1962 by a local dentist and a Colorado State engineer who created an oral irrigation device for dental hygiene. All manufacturing is done at the Fort Collins and Loveland locations. Teledyne has expanded internationally after establishing plants throughout the United States. Teledyne boasts that the Fort Collins area has been a good resource of qualified people from which they have hired longterm committed employees. Their community involvement includes United Way, Partners, Youth Organizations, and various clubs to name a few. the employees are also encouraged and active in many non-profit organizations. Barb Gustafson is a free lance writer living Fort Collins.
CORBOR.ATE WELLNESS
IN LARIMER COUNTY ByBarb Gustafson "Wellness", an overused buzzword of the 80's takes on new meaning in the 90's. What was once a general field of preventative medicine has now become a more specific science of preservation and development of better health both physically and mentally in the corporate environment. Progressive companies are acutely aware that the result of wellness programs will be higher productivity, a greater commitment from the employee and lower overall healthcare costs. Unanimously, the professionals in the wellness arena agree that in order to have a successful wellness program you must have an incentive or "reward system". The Orthopaedic Center of the Rockies works with corporations in injury prevention and rehabilitation. "Commitment to participation, motivation and positive attitudes in the workforce about exercise, self- esteem, and ongoing education in all aspects of wellness are the keys to a lifestyle change,"says Shawn Wottowey, certified athletic trainer. Along with the incentive, companies must recognize that "TIME FOR EXERCISE must be designated and allowed, especially to those employees in highly stressful, time-demanding jobs" reinforces Dr. Jack Harvey, M.D. "As the trend of sports and recreation directs itself towards the wellness conscience we will see a greater variety of exercise, moving away from the hardpressed triathlon to the small town biathlon. A lifestyle change away from record setting to moderation and integrated health," says Wendy O'Dowd, Exercise Physiologist with LifeLab. Lifelab conducts health assessments of employees. Stress must exist, to a certain extent, in all aspects of the workforce. The goal then, is to create the right amount of stress for the individual; the type of stress that promotes 61
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happy, healthy, creative, productive and motivated employees. "Advanced Energy offers choice as a vehicle for motivation, says Susan Schell, Director of Quality and Human Services. "We can be a catalyst for the individual to seek their own needs by offering an information base" says Schell. "We can provide majority programs onsite with visible support without a huge corporate expense. This choice keeps a subtle but visible incentive while respecting the individual's privacy." Participants vary in their exercise preferences and may look for a contrasting activity to what is done at the office. A public relations employee may want the solitude of a LifecycleTM, while a computer terminal operator may want an activity that involves people. The City of Fort Collins Parks and Recreation maximizes the opportunity to use the exceptional facilities and environment available, and has designed a complete wellness package which offers programs, facilities, and applications for a broad spectrum of the working population. Healthworks, a local health club offers computerized lifecircuit exercise equipment designed to give a complete high intensity strengthening and toning workout in 20 minutes for the busy executive, along with a variety of activities including a climbing wall cited in People, Glamour and Time Magazine. Healthworks also offers low back rehabilitation with a certified physical therapist on the Medx TM machine, designed to strengthen the lower lumbar region and help relieve chronic low back pain. The role of medical centers, recreation facilities, and health clubs will be that of a resource - a facilitator for ongoing education, speeding recoveries under a monitored safe environments, consultation, and semmars.
The size of the company, location, and resources available often determine the types of wellness programs offered by a company. Larger corporations such as Hewlett Packard offer a greater choice of on-siteoptions. Hewlett-Packard Co. Loveland Instrument Division provides on-site fitness facility but also uses off-site resources to assist in all areas of wellness. Woodward Governor, Fort Collins offers an on-site medical clinic where pre-employment physicals, lab profiles, and individual consultation is provided by Dr. Ken Curtis, M.D. Dr. Curtis recommends available resources from on-site stress management to off-site smoking cessation. "A company can do many things on-site as an out-reach to promote health, such as; prescreening a work environment for safety, providing a special clinic, or creating awareness and incentives to promote healthy behaviors." says Rick Trout of Hospital Services Inc. H.S.I. is taking a pro-active approach to rising health care costs by encouraging wellness in their tailored insurance plans. H.S.I. insurance plans may include such items as well physical exams, lab tests, mammography exams, and well baby care immunizations to encourage healthy lifestyles. On-site facilities have proven to be costly as the elements of liability, staffing, equipment, state-of-the-art procedures and education are all economic considerations. If the company is large enough, and in a location where outside health facilities are not convenient, then cost can be justified by the many benefits of wellness. Benefits encompass increased morale, productivity, low absenteeism, reduced lateness, increased commitment, reduced turnover, long-term productivity, and long- term commitment by the employee/participant. Major corporations worldwide have proven this correlation between wellness and quality time on the job. The human population is living longer and strives to be more health conscious. Many options for wellness activities will be continue to be explored by individuals and companies. As Wendy O'Dowd said simply: "We are not only living longer, we're living better"!
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COLORADO VIEW
Roy Romer ... A Conversation With The Governor By Sandra Cowan In an exclusive interview from the state Capitol in Denver, Governor Roy Romer addresses the issue of economic development from a state and regional viewpoint. The key to economic development is short and long range planning building the foundations of Colorado's future - education, environment and the infrastructure. Part of the strategic plan for the development of a healthy economy is the need for Colorado "to know the world we live in and compare ourselves to a global marketplace," says Romer. We need to change to compete. To be a part of the competition "we need to change the attitude of people who are depressed about the recession, and communicate effectively that Colorado is open for business."
Education. "The single most determinant of Colorado's future is education." says Romer. A long range plan involves the education and skills that make Colorado a place of educational excellence. The Pacific rim of Korea, Japan, and Taiwan has a small resource base, yet has worked rapidly to improve the skill level. "20 percent of the world's wealth now is produced in the Pacific rim. In a few years, it will be 40 percent. We need to compare ourselves to a global marketplace." emphasizes the governor. Kindergarten through 12th grade is a priority. "Colorado must measure what an educated and trained person needs to know. In higher education we need to find those new areas of technology that will shape the work we do." Transportation. Colorado is strategically located. "We are the center of the
"We need to convince people that Colorado is aggressive and interested in their business. We need to market ourselves, handle prospects, package properly, and close deals with the people we are trying to attract into the state. . . . " Roy Romer, the 39th Governor of Colorado, is a veteran political and business leader in the state. He has placed special emphasis on reactivating the state's economy and looks at strategies that will plan for Colorado's future. He is concerned about the quality of the state's education system, the preservation of the quality of life and open space, and the construction of needed improvement projects.
transportation system of the United States and of North America. The world organizes itself around transportation patterns. We have the beginnings of the third busiest airport in the world. Yet, the airport makes no sense if we do not have a ground transportation system or the ability to get to and from it." The infrastructure needs attention. Technology. "We are the space center of 63
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the United States right now. We need to make the transition from "Star Wars" and military space to civilian space usage." We need to utilize the Colorado institutions to build long range strategies in technology. The Colorado School of Mines is a "world class institution" in materials, geophysics, geological science, materials, minerals, and energy. Colorado State University has expertise in biotechnology. The long range agenda is to "concentrate upon the cutting edges of technology in which we have advantage, and build centers of excellence and institutions around them."Technological advances will change how we transmit values. Employment. As the world becomes more competitive, increased importance is placed upon economic development. "We have to keep pushing our job creation because the world will always push to take our jobs away." says Romer. A healthy economic climate is needed to maintain the Colorado lifestyle that is desired and to provide services for the young and old. "We cannot rest on our laurels or we will lose." Growing in a healthy economy does not necessarily imply doubling the population. The growth depends on the kind of job creation, productivity, and wealth generation. Industrial Growth. To attract new industry "Fort Collins and northern Colorado need to be very competitive and market themselves well in sensible package deals." New business creates new wealth and income. Attractive conditions of a business climate have to exist for new firms to start
jobs. A balance ofhowto tax proportionately must be obtained without overburdening new developments or they will be discouraged from starting a business. "We need to convince people that Colorado is aggressive and interested in their business. We need to market ourselves, handle prospects, package properly, and close deals with the people we are trying to attract into the state. We need to grow our own, expand existing businesses, or start new ones since most jobs come from that source." To manage growth from Fort Collins to Denver we need to "pay attention to land use and carefully preserve those areas that ought to be open; preserve agricultural lands and water to the maximum extent possible." states Romer. For growth and management to occur careful preparation of the infrastructure and zoning must take place. The local agencies, not the state, need to make decisions about growth and land uses. How can we improve the efficiency of existing firms in terms of air, water, and additional dollars? The efficiency of providing services is improved by daily and weekly monitoring,and by asking for new techniques and new means of production." Keep operating costs low and make investments wisely. The public must be aware of the costs. 'Always buy Colorado' is one way to improve the ability to capture dollars in the economy. Producing and exporting brings new money in, such as from tourists visiting the ski country. Sell, buy, and produce in Colorado,"says Romer. Water. Water usage and development is a necessity to a healthy economy. "Northem Colorado has more water currently than it is using, and is paying for it through interests. There is some extra water in tlie Windy Gap project. Northern Colorado can get revenue from the water that is not being used now by leasing it to Denver until needed and still have water available for the future. Denver needs to consolidate its interests so it will have an entity to deal with in the northern district, which is consolidated. Then the consolidated areas of water interests can contract individually with each otherto use the water wisely. "I'm not advocating consolidation of northern Colorado water with Denver. There ought to be an arm's length relationship." Pollution. Air pollution is one of the criticallimits of growth." Environmental values must be maintained to retain Colorado's current attractiveness. For the industries that use pollutants in the production of their products, pollution control must be a focus. Improvements can be made by using devices that limit emissions but not activity. Population Growth. Colorado does not have growth control legislation."We can
integrate population, environmental values with economic values" and not have legislative restraints. Legislation might be needed to manage but not limit growth. "Population booms produce cyclical programs. I don't want that in Colorado." Colorado needs to avoid the polarization of slow growth and no growth movement, which some think will be the wave of the 1990's. The state wants productivity with modest growth and stable population. Fort Collins can benefit from development and prevent being overbuilt and overpopulated by defining what positive and negative growth is. "Good growth offers good, solid, well paying jobs in an environmentally sound paying enterprise." Global Marketplace. The impact of freeing several Eastern bloc European countries means increased and tougher competition in the global marketplace. It means pushing harder to keep the market share; working smarter in skill levels and harder to keep a standard of living. "We need a better sense of quality in what we produce. We will have to change to compete." Sandra Cowan is a free-lance writer based in Fort Collins. She is a frequent contributor to Style Magazine.
Romer was inaugurated Governor of Colorado on January 13, 1987, and has served as state treasurer, representative, and senator. He was born in Garden City, Kansas, and grew up in the southeastern Colorado town ofHoily. The 61-year-old businessman is an owner ofa chain of construction equipment stores in Colorado, Virginia, and Florida. He developed a portion of Colorado's Centennial Airport, ran a flying school, and owned and operated a ski area. Romer received a B.S. in Agricultural Economics from Colorado State University, an L.L.B. from the University of Colorado, and studied ethics at Yale University .He and his wife, Bea, live in Denver. Their seven children range from 34 to 16.
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Lifestyle Opportunities for the Elderly By Shannon Sheridan
ith the possible exception of health maintenance, nothing dominates the concerns of aging America like the twin issues of care and housing. According to the Census Bureau, because of medical advancements and other factors, the 75 to 84 age group will increase from 7.7 to 12.2 million and the 85 and over age group will more than double- from 2.2 to 5.1 by the year 2000. The complicating factor of possible infirmity causes the decisions of where we are going to live in our later years and how care will be administered to be difficult ones to answer. Adding to the complications are the shifts and swings in governmental attitudes that change how housing and care are made available. With the repeal of the Medicare Catastrophic Act in December, Medicare benefits have changed for 1990. It's important that persons aged 65 and older understand their Medicare benefits. For more detailed information, or to apply for Medicare, contact the local Social Security Information Office, 1-800-234-5772. Luckily, through regulation and consumer choice, today's facilities are highly regulated in all aspects of care; from very strict building codes to the most stringent requirements in hiring staff. Undoubtedly, these changes have helped to stabilize the industry and are very much in the best interest of seniors. Today, seniors enjoy many options in housing, ranging from home health care assistance to residential living (minimal or
no assistance) to skilled nursing facilities (providing extensive nursing services). From arthritis to Alzheimers, respite to recreation, today's facilities have numerous programs to meet the varying needs of the elderly. Larimer County has over sixty facilities offering various living arrangements for seniors. Home health caregivers can come into the home for brief visits to provide assistance in monitoring/administering medications and assistance with the activities of daily living. If more care is needed, programs such as adult day care can provide respite and support for the caregiver. Adult Day Care Centers such as Elderhaus, provide nursing care, rehabilitation, social services and self-help education. Additionally, the center provides meals and camaraderie for an otherwise homebound, frail person. Like daycare for children, adult day care provides a few hours of much needed "free time" for the caregiver. Yvonne Myers, director ofElderhaus states, "People have begun to relize that it is okay to have help. Families are move involved in the lives of the seniors and look for places such as Elderhaus, for older family members to maintain and enjoy some independence." If the caregiver needs a longer break or wants to take a vacation, many Board and Care or Nursing Homes can provide shortterm placement for the elderly. This kind of temporary placement may help to acclimate the person in the event long-term placement is needed. 65
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Residential Care Facilities provide safe, hygienic, sheltered living to individuals capable of "functional independence." This level of care stresses the social needs of the person rather than any medical needs. Residents ar provided dietary and housekeeping services, medical monitoring, and social, recreational and spiritual opportunities. Board and Care is for the individual who is able to manage his/her activities of daily living with guidance, while maintaining as much independence as possible. This living arrangement is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Intermediate and Skilled Care Facilities are designed to accommodate the individual who requires limited to extensive nursing services and/or assistance with activities of daily living. These highly structured environments are staffed with nursing care 24-hours a day, 7 days a week. Emphasis is on medical nursing care with restorative, physical and other therapies also provided. These types of facilities are often eligible to participate in both Medicare and Medicaid programs. Each patient in intermediate and skilled facilities is under the care of the physician, who visits periodically and is responsible for the overall plan of care. Most facilities
have at least one physician on call to handle emergencies when the patient's personal physician is unavailable. Gene Fox, administrator of Good Samaritan Retirement Village has noticed that "people are coming into the facilities with more serious health problems, but they generally need shorter stays." This is due to the implementation of Diagnosis Related Groups (DRG's) that often change the amount of time someone will stay in a hospital. At one time it was thought that the nursing home was a place that people went to die. This just isn't true. Many, many residents do return to the community. Jean Niedringhaus, administrator for Columbine Care Center says that "while the need for skilled nursing in facilities is increasing, patients don't need assistance as long. Many people coming out from hospitals are here only for short-term recouperation and are then mainstreamed back into their former lifestyle." More emphasis is being placed on activities programs to create opportunities and reasons for a person affected by a condition to continue life tasks which he previously took for granted. Fox states that "because of the variety of needs of patients, it is necessary to provide a greater diversity in activities." SOCIAL ACTIVITIES help to minimize self-consciousness, to increase self-confidence, to stimulate interest, and increase friendships. These might include parties, games, outings or sing-a-longs. DIVERSIONAL ACTIVITIES place emphasis on individual achievement and helps in adjusting to long-term illness and care. Arts, crafts, ceramics, needlework and gardening help to take ones mind off of his worries. WORK TYPE ACTIVITIES provide a balance between work and play for patients not oriented to leisure time. This could be arranging or caring for flowers, sorting and folding newspapers, or making pads for the Cancer Society. Many nimble fingers work busily, knowing they are doing something useful for others. INTELLECTUAL ACTIVITIES help to improve self-esteem and provide a creative self-expression. This could include discussion groups, book reviews, drama, music appreciation and travelogues. SPIRITUAL AND RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES aim to fill an important need as religious convictions tend to increase in later years. This should include regularly scheduled worship services, Bible study
groups, Church choral groups, and having a chaplain on call for residents or families, if requested. INTERGENERATIONAL ACTIVITIES provide residents the opportunity to interact with the community, especially with the children. A good example of this is the Annual Junior/Senior Games held by ARA Living Centers. Each summer residents of the facility and children from throughout the community compete for gold, silver, and bronze medals in events such as the "Fishing Derby", "Pillow Stuffing Contest", the "Tuna Shuffle" and "Water Rifle Accuracy Contests". "The residents teach the children that old age doesn't have to mean sitting in a rocking chair all day," explains Sue Henderson, Activity Director for Spring Creek Health Care Center. "The competition increases the residents' selfesteem and gives them a sense ofbelonging to the community." Local churches, RSVP, AARP and the local senior center offering daily activities/ events for seniors. Information in all the programs and events is available at the Parks and Recreation Offices at 145 East Mountain. The amount and scope of assistance needed increases with advanced age. To further complicate the situation, a significant number of elderly live on fixed incomes. "We are seeing an increased number offamilies moving into the area to take new jobs who are bringing their parents along with them and they are looking for elderly services," says Ms. Neidringhaus. Here are some suggestions on how elderly persons can locate the community services that they need: • Be prepared. Find out what resources exist in your community now, before a need or crisis occurs. • Contact your local United Way agency. • Contact the local government agency responsible for services for the aging. • Contact the local department of social services or human resources. • Contact the local Ombudsman. Swedish for "Citizen representative problem-solver," the Ombudsman serves as the voice of nursing home residents and is the mediator between residents and the nursing home. • Contact local health care providers. Shannon Sheridan is the director of Community Relations for ARA Living Centers and is responsible for marketing and program development for Spring Creek, Four Seasons and Fort Collins Health Care Centers.
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