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The holiday season is a time I especially reflect on my many blessings and my heart is full of gratitude and appreciation for so many things. My life is so abundant with family, dear friendships, good health, work I am passionate about, community I love, non-profit work that fulfills my heart, and the blessing of living each and every day to the fullest. We all have hardships and I definitely have my share, but the important thing is our attitude and focusing on the positives in our lives and not on the negatives. In a sense, we create what we focus on so I am always mindful of seeing the good in a situation. It always works out better that way.

ooking at the positive side last night wasn’t easy as I watched Sonny and Carol Jo Lubick on TV. Not only is this the end of a year but the end of an era for Fort Collins. I have the highest regard for the Lubick family and respect and admire what Sonny has brought to Colorado State and to Fort Collins. His integrity, loyalty, wit, competence, and charisma will be difficult to replace. I know what he said is true, “I’ll be a Ram ‘til the end of time.” Thank you and best wishes for your future Sonny! Every year Style Magazine celebrates the season of giving by auctioning off the December cover to the highest bidder and donating the proceeds to Hope Lives! Breast Cancer Support Center. At this year’s Customer Appreciation Event, we had an especially lively auction for the cover and two generous donors stepped up so we sold two covers. Congratulations to Jacki Kramer of TLC Limo, for bidding generously; you look fabulous on it and I am so grateful for your friendship and Hope Lives support! I continue to be so grateful for the awesome creative team we have working together to produce Style Magazines. A big thank you to every person involved in this interesting and intricate process! We applaud Lynn Dean for the recent awards she received for her writing in Style Magazines. The National Federation of Press Women awarded Lynn Dean a First Place for her Home & Garden article and an Honorable Mention for her Medical & Wellness article. Thank you Lynn for being on our team for so many years; we are so very proud of you! As you browse our Wedding Pages you will surely notice the dramatic photography of beautiful brides in gorgeous wedding dresses situated on the spectacular natural stones of a familiar site on North College called The Rock Garden. There, amidst a stream and natural landscaping, rock outcroppings, and strategically placed stones, our photography took place on a beautiful Indian summer day. Thank you to the staff of The Rock Garden for your hospitality and the privilege of enjoying the beauty and serenity of your natural showroom. We close 2007 with gratitude in our hearts for you, our readers, and our advertisers. Thank you for your support, your suggestions, and your friendship. We produce these magazines to uplift and celebrate the best people and the best place to live in the United States. I am honored to embark on my 24th year of publishing for the Front Range; it is work I love and take very seriously. Thank you for making it possible. May your holidays be filled with family, friendships, good health, and joy.

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Jacki Kramer loves to celebrate. Just to the right of her brick fireplace, a pink “Christmas tree” takes center stage in the corner of the family room. She calls it her “all-season tree.” In the winter she decorates the tree with silver snowflakes. On Valentine’s Day she fills it with hearts. On Easter, decorated eggs adorn the branches. In the spring and summer, all kinds of flowers fill the tree. But, it’s at the end of the year that the tree reveals its true self when it is transformed, once again, into a Christmas tree, and decked out with purple and hot pink ornaments and assorted holiday trimmings.

I love Christmas! It’s such a special time of the year. I’m honored to be featured in Style’s 2007 Winter issue and donate to Hope Lives Breast Cancer Support Center. Much love and appreciation to Lydia and all the wonderful Style staff. Jacki Kramer, TLC Limos

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The Limosine Connection (TLC) is a family run business that actively includes Jackie’s children: Mychal, Brandyn, Alexander, and Tifannie.

ink is Jacki’s favorite color and Christmas is her favorite time of year. She loves the holiday and Christmas music so much that she often jokes, “At my funeral I want Christmas music, and, as they wheel me out of the church, I want them to play Perry Como’s I’ll be Home for Christmas.” Her love of Christmas comes from her upbringing. Jacki grew up in Eaton and Ault, the great-grandchild of one of Ault’s forefathers. “Christmas was the happiest time of my childhood,” she says. “My mom made it really special. I loved the music, the Christmas programs, and decorating the trees. I remember the one thing we always did each year was go to look at the lights.” So it should come as no surprise to anyone that those lights and her son Brandyn are really what inspired Jacki’s current business, TLC Limos, LLC. Jacki moved to Fort Collins in 1978, where she operated a Gloria Stevens Figure Salon. She later owned one in Loveland and Greeley. She was also a freelance dance and fitness instructor and was even a fitness coordinator for Channel Two and appeared on Blinky’s Fun Club, where she ran an exercise program for kids. Later, Jacki would channel that energy into running an in-home preschool. It was a business that allowed her to be home with her four kids, Mychal (now 24), Brandyn (now 19), Alexander (now 16), and Tifannie (now 12). Part of operating a preschool is transporting kids from one place to another. “I became known as a glorified chauffeur,” laughs Jacki. “Brandyn would say, ‘Why don’t you just buy a limo?’” After a while, Jacki began to take Brandyn’s

teasing seriously. “There were older limos that were affordable.” When she saw one that she could buy, she jumped at the chance. “We actually went to the Yankee’s game and the guy that had the limo met us at Coors Field. I bought it. Its name was Old Reliable.” Jacki found that Old Reliable fit the bill quite nicely for carting kids around. “The trunk was so big, I could fit all of their stuff in it. It had bench seats that faced each other and the kids couldn’t kill one another. The bar even held the sippy cups.” After several weeks of chauffeuring kids around in style, Jacki began to wonder if she could make a living doing the same thing for adults. “That was the year all-day kindergarten started, and I was losing a lot of my kids,” she explains. “My friends were telling me it was time to play with the big kids.” Even her great-aunt, who became her surrogate mother after her own mom’s death, provided encouragement. “I was closer to her than my own mother,” Jacki says of her Aunt Lou who has since passed away. “She’s just a great inspiration for me. I love her and know she’s with me every day, and has helped me a lot in my business from the other side.” So Jacki decided to make a test run during the holidays. She sat around a table with a bunch of her friends and did some brainstorming. “We discussed what I could do that would be something proactive right away.” They decided that Jacki could donate a gift certificate for a holiday light tour to a silent auction to benefit a local charity. Thus, in 2002, The Limousine Connection (TLC) was born. Operating a limousine service is truly Jacki’s calling. She makes every ride a party– except, of course, when she’s transporting people to and from a funeral service. Since Old Reliable

was called into service, Jacki’s fleet has grown. She added Lady J in 2003. Then came Krystal, Prince and Princess, and the beautiful Ocean Extravaganza, complete with two fish tanks. Each limo has it’s own theme and Jacki makes every ride special, decorating each car according to the occasion being celebrated. Whether it is a birth, birthday, marriage, or anniversary, Jacki makes sure the ride is a memorable one. She even caters some events. “I love my limousine business because I can serve people and my community in so many ways,” she explains. “I make all of my limousine excursions fun. ” But to be successful, you have to be more than just fun. Jacki agrees. “You’ve got to have patience and be compassionate about people’s needs. Sometimes people can be demanding. To be in this business, you’ve got to have the personality and the willingness to accommodate those kinds of people. I’m a very outgoing person. I love working with people and I love helping others. One of my goals with the limousine business is that from the time I pick you up, I’ve exceeded any expectations you’ve had, you’ll have a wonderful evening and it will be a memaorable event that you’ll tell other people about.” And because Jacki loves Christmas so much, it is only fitting that she continues the tradition that was started by her mother and carried on with Old Reliable- those delightful Holiday Light Tours. “I still get a ton of business from them,” says Jacki. “I have a designated route. It’s a twohour tour seeing the best lights in town– and yes, we do have hot cider and cocoa on board.” Give her a call, Jacki would love to show you the town. Lynn M. Dean is a freelance writer living in Northern Colorado.

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Vet Teaching Hospital Hits High Marks

hile it’s a subset of the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, the entity known formally as the James L. Voss Veterinary Teaching Hospital (VTH) has created a name for itself. “I would consider Colorado State as one of the foremost, premier teaching animal hospitals in the country,” says Dr. Dan Smeak, DVM, director of the VTH. “We have many things that distinguish us from other animal hospitals.” Smeak was well aware of the reputation long before he accepted the director position this past August. “I was an intern here in 1979 and did rotations for one year.” he says. His mentors at the hospital stoked his interest in surgery and then sent him off to the Ohio State University. “It was the best for surgery at that time so that’s where I went. But while I was there I sent many of my students here because of the limb sparing techniques. I also shipped many of my patients here over the years.” VTH has generated quite a stir in the international community as an animal care service provider. In addition to world-recognized programs in equine orthopedic medicine and its application of new diagnostic and therapeutic modalities, VTH drew national attention when Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong brought his Labrador puppy, Rex, to the hospital for open-heart surgery in 2005. That same year, the late Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin brought a crew to film a portion of his “New Breed Vets” series (still scheduled for an upcoming episode on the Animal Planet), featuring a successful eye operation on a great horned owl. But big splashes aside, day-to-day operations are also quite impressive. Featuring diagnostic services with state-of-the art equipment such as MRI and gamma cameras, VTH offers many specialties, as well as routine care for both small and large animals. The hospital operates year round,

By Kay Rios

Colorado State University’s Vet Teaching Hospital has reason to celebrate. This is not only its 100-year anniversary; the hospital also drew high marks as CSU’s professional veterinary medical program (PVM) ranked second in the nation by the U.S. News and World Report.

Small Animal Surgery Supervisor, Patti Clark, and Dan Smeak, DVM in surgery at the VTH.

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24/7, and logs over 50,000 animal visits each year. There’s a wealth of information in those halls and that’s what attracts so many students to the program (about 1400 apply each year but less than 10% are accepted). Dr. Peter Hellyer, DVM, and associate dean for the PVM program, says that’s because of the variety of possibilities. “Our oncology group is highly developed. Equine diseases are studied; we have orthopedics and we’re known for complementary medicine and therapies. We also have a very active small animal group and a specialty in infectious disease.” That’s just the beginning, Hellyer says. “One of the unique things about having a large teaching hospital is that there are lots of support services: anesthesiology, critical care, imaging. We are fortunate in the amount of faculty we have in those areas.” Students benefit in many ways and they add benefit to the hospital, he says. “We rely heavily on our cases to help them make that final step in the learning process. They get to develop excellent clinical reasoning skills by taking all they have learned, applying it to the patient and finding the best course of therapy.” Senior Laurie Bohannon picked CSU because of the reputation and her interest in equine medicine. “It’s a special place because of the close interaction between students and doctors and how everything focuses on the client. There are great doctors here and there’s so much knowledge and passion. It’s not a job to them but a way of life. It’s a great place to bring your animal.” The great minds that come together at VTH serve the students well and have created a loyal client base. Betty Biro attests to that: “I have three cats who are 18, 19, and 20 years old and they wouldn’t have lived this long without the care they get at the Vet Hospital. The students and doctors here are exceptional.” Every case is special and every day is different,

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the staff says. That’s the reason they stay. Patti Clark is a small animal surgery supervisor and certified vet technician who manages the operating room and oversees the nurses. She says, “I like working here because I get to do a little bit of everything and I never get bored. Technology on a lot of our procedures are leapfrogging. We’re doing more laproscopy than we did even a year ago and we’re offering more options to the public all the time. It’s also a very culturally diverse place and I really like that.” The quality of the workers adds to the work setting, she says. “These are very competent and passionate people who really care about the patients and the clients. When you have that combination, you have a healthy environment. Sometimes it’s hard to keep ahead of the learning curve, but information and training are always provided to us.” Mary Ann Valdez, human resources officer for the College of Vet Med and Biomedical Sciences, agrees. “Every day is different when you work with a client base, whether it’s human or animal. I come to work every day wondering how I’m going to be challenged today. It’s a very rewarding work environment and I think you would hear that from faculty, administrators, staff, or students. You find very little attrition and very high stability. Everyone feels so much a part of the hospital as a whole and there is so much pride in saying that’s where you work.” The VTH is actually a good-sized employment center housing 80 faculty, 40 researchers and post docs, 150 state classified, 36 residents, 52 clinicians on the clinic floor, and 11 interns. That’s a far cry from that initial effort in 1907 with a 27 member all-male class, and a small hospital located on the main campus. Student numbers have grown to a current 540 in the four class levels. Student demographics have changed as well with females now at 80% of all applicants and admits. The building and the programs have also grown. In 1979, the new VTH building opened for business on Drake and the site continued to grow into the current Veterinary Medical Center, which includes the 35,000 square foot Robert H. and Mary G. Flint Animal Cancer Center added in 2002. “Twenty years ago, it was just me and I was hired as an orthopedic surgeon. Now 90 people work for me in the Cancer Center and all we do is cancer,” says Dr. Stephen Withrow, DVM, and the Center’s director. There’s a reason for that, he says. “Cancer is the leading cause of death in cats and dogs. And if you study cancer in dogs, you learn about cancer in humans.” That research is growing rapidly and there is the possibility another lab will be added in the near future. Other future plans include hiring of an exotic specialist, adding more imaging equipment with a PetCT, and opening the Diagnostic Medical Center that will come on line within the next two to three years. “As diagnostic moves to the new building, we’ll also expand our critical care unit,” Smeak says. “All of this will provide extra opportunities for our students and for our clients.” It’s a very exciting time, Clark says. “We’re making history every day.”

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Grrreat Grooming Prep your pets for the holidays by Jason Webb

The holidays are coming quickly. You and your family are planning a Christmas ski trip, and before that, you’ve got the big Thanksgiving party at your house. Don’t forget the presents to buy, pack, and ship, meals to plan, and everyone in the family to think about. . . But, are you forgetting someone? Like the dog or the cat?

uring this festive season, some pet owners may want to pamper their pets – give them the Hollywood Dog treatment for their upcoming party. Others may just want to make sure they’re safe and sound during a hectic time of the year. Of course, the welfare of your pet during the holidays is the most important thing to think about first. “The things people always take for granted are the general, obvious safety concerns,” says Calida Troxell, owner of Dapper Dog Grooming and Lazy Dog Ranch.

Safety Some of the basics both Mitzi Jones, of Tail Waggin’ mobile pet grooming service, and Troxell feel are important include keeping packages up off the floor where pets can’t chew on them. Isolate the Christmas tree where your pet can’t get to it and chew or climb it. In fact, most holiday plants should be well out of reach from pets, since many – like mistletoe – can be toxic. The most important thing both Jones and Troxell want pet owners to be aware of? Chocolate. “Most people know that dogs and chocolate don’t get along, but a lot of people don’t realize that the same goes for cats,” says Troxell. “You just have to keep that stuff up,” out of their reach. Not only are there the concerns of eating something they shouldn’t, but Jones and Troxell

We have temporary coloring techniques to color your dog’s fur red or green for Christmas,” says Jones. “We can also paint the toenails or put bows in their fur. Mitzi Jones, of Tail Waggin’ mobile pet grooming service

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both suggest the changes in the routine during the holidays can be tough for a pet. With visitors coming in and out throughout the season, pets can get stressed, which is why both suggest finding some place for the pet to go to be away from the hustle and bustle going on throughout the house. “I’m a big advocate for crate training for dogs,” says Jones. “Cats should go in a room where it’s quiet.” “Dogs and cats get confused when a lot of people start coming and going. Though it might not feel as family-friendly, I think it’s a really good idea to isolate the pets in a safe room,” says Troxell. “Make it nice and make it comfortable.” As the temperatures start to drop, Troxell reminds pet owners to remember their pets’ needs. “The colder temperatures are something that should be taken into consideration. Once it gets below 30 degrees, it really is too cold for your dog to be outside,” says Troxell. “If people need pointers, they can call the Humane Society at (970) 226-3647.” So, with the basic safety of your pet lined up, what can a proud pet parent do to pamper their pooch? Pampering What can a good grooming do for your fourlegged friend? Troxell says, “It’s fun! It also gets rid of excess hair that might get on the couch.” Not only can grooming be a nice way to get Fido cleaned up for the holidays, but it’s actually a good way to make sure he’s a healthy and happy canine. “Because I get so close to your dog, I really get a good look at the skin and the fur, and I can see when they have dry skin or other problems,” says Jones. Both experts say a grooming should include a bath, a good brushing to pull out the loose fur, trimming the coat when needed, cleaning the ears, and trimming the nails. Dapper Dog grooming at the Lazy Dog Ranch expresses dogs’ anal glands, and they can get your feline friend looking fabulous for the holidays, too. Jones’s service is unique because it is mobile and can come to you. Tail Waggin’ is capable of grooming dogs and cats, and in fact, Jones says she has even been called upon to groom horses and llamas. Her service is quite popular with families who don’t have the time to take their pet to get spruced up during the holidays. Also, since a rambunctious pet can be difficult to transport, calling a mobile groomer means you don’t have to load a hyper hound or frisky feline into your car. And… remember the car ride to the groomer’s the last time your dog rolled in Who-KnowsWhat? Just one more reason to consider a mobile service. The two groomers are quite experienced. Jones has been grooming for 10 years, and is a Nationally Certified Master Groomer. Troxell has

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Dogs and cats get confused when a lot of people start coming and going. Though it might not feel as familyfriendly, I think it’s a really good idea to isolate the pets in a safe room. Make it nice and make it comfortable. Calida Troxell, owner of Dapper Dog Grooming and Lazy Dog Ranch

been grooming and running her boarding facility for 15 years. Both have long-time clients that they love seeing on a regular basis. For people who really want to get their pet into the holiday spirit, both Tail Waggin’ and Dapper Dog offer special touches. “We have temporary coloring techniques to color your dog’s fur red or green for Christmas,” says Jones. “We can also paint the toenails or put bows in their fur.” “We have about 20 different shampoos, and we can do holiday scents,” says Troxell. For families that may be traveling and cannot

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take their pet, Troxell and Jones suggest finding either a professional pet sitter or a good boarding facility. “Cats really should be home with a pet sitter,” says Jones. “Dogs depend on the breed, but some boarding facilities have fantastic amenities.” Troxell notes that she strives to create a warm, relaxed environment for her boarding canine friends. “Our holidays here aren’t like everyone else’s. So, when most people are freaking about presents and this and that, we’re here with the dogs and the cats,” says Troxell. “All we ask is that you allow us to meet your pet before we board them to make sure they can fit in with all the other dogs.” So, with the holidays on the horizon, pets have plenty of options to allow them to have a safe and happy season. If you want to have Rover groomed for the holidays, call Tail Waggin’ at (970) 631-4411 or Dapper Dog at (970) 482-1103. For a fantastic boarding service with nearly an acre of running space, give the Lazy Dog Ranch a call at (970) 482-1103. Jason Webb is a freelance writer who lives in Johnstown.

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Community Pillars Dave & Paula Edwards by Jim Sprout

Community service is the source of our “quality of life,” say Dave and Paula Edwards, baby boomers who have been working to make a positive change in our community for over forty years.

heir service is extensive and has included leadership positions in the United Way, Chamber of Commerce, City Council, Planning and Zoning Board, Medical Center of the Rockies Hospital Foundation, Medical Center of the Rockies Hospital Board, Northern Colorado Community Foundation, Colorado State University, Sertoma, Museum of Contemporary Art, Fort Collins Symphony, and the Children’s Theatre. David is currently a co-chair for the UniverCity Connections. Interestingly, Dave and Paula are probably one of the few Fort Collins couples that each held an elected position in the community at the same time. In the early 1990s, Paula was a member of the Poudre Valley Hospital Board and Dave was on the City Council. When asked, “Why do you do what you do?” Dave summarized his thoughts by describing volunteerism as an enrichment process in which you get out of it what you are willing to put into it. Both Paula and Dave feel fortunate because they have had the flexibility and time to devote themselves to this vocation, but Paula acknowledges that community service is work and has disappointments and frustrations as well as life long rewards. Each agree that beyond personal and professional achievement, it’s the people and relationships you establish in community building that really bring value and purpose to life. Having a sense of community and being connected with others through positive experiences in making a difference is the ultimate gift they have received from their community service over the years. A spirit of volunteerism was instilled and modeled by each of their parents and in Dave’s case, his grandfather too. Role models such as Tom Sutherland, Wayne Ireland, Nancy Gray, and Dick Albrecht influenced their community involvement. Dave and Paula have learned some lessons, had surprises, and have some concerns for the future. They caution new volunteers to be careful what you ask for. As private citizens, they did not initially understand how political and agenda driven volunteerism can be at times. Dave has learned through his experiences not to preconceive outcomes or expectations but to focus on the process in achieving results. Paula would counsel that you need to be prepared for significant challenges and that every project is not sustainable. Oftentimes, this requires starting over or thinking outside the box. Each thinks that

there is a tremendous opportunity for new leadership, particularly in the private sector for the community right now. They are concerned that many of the “elder” volunteers are moving away and letting go of community service at a time when the next generation needs their maturity and experience to compliment their youth and exuberance. In a broader context, they think the central or core issue facing the community now is in reaching a consensus from all sectors on a vision for excellence. In other words, deciding what we want our community to be in the future. With such a history of community service, when asked what one thing she really felt proud about, Paula responded by saying her role as one of the initiators of the Mask project for the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA). Not only has this creative project resulted as an ongoing funding source for MOCA, but more importantly in Paula’s mind, it has helped engaged the community in Arts and Culture. As a co-chair for UniverCity, Dave hopes that years from now the campus community, downtown and the river will be much more integrated. He is especially proud of the way UniverCity has evolved, particularly how past relationships that have been built over the years, have come together to work on this exciting opportunity for the community. This has also stimulated interest and commitment from new volunteers and future leaders. Dave and Paula want to be an encouragement for those currently involved or considering volunteerism or community service. They both see many needs as well as opportunities and know from their experience that getting involved is as simple as showing an interest. They would tell a volunteer, “ You can make a difference,” just be patient, stay actively engaged, and do what you said you would do. Their promise would be that your life would be greatly enriched. We can say that Dave and Paula Edwards, as Community Pillars, have made a difference and are continuing to do so by their leadership and commitment to our community. Jim Sprout is the Chairman of First Western Trust Bank – Northern Colorado and a regular columnist for Style Magazine.

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Managing Pet Pain by Julie Estlick

Jax, a spunky Golden Retriever, was just a year old when owner Cheryl Kolus noticed he didn’t jump up on his hind legs and no longer wanted to hop into the car for a ride. An X-ray revealed problems with his hip joint, and elbow joint pain followed.

o Kolus turned to veterinarian Kara Keesling, DVM, for a unique treatment plan that now has Jax running on underwater treadmills, hiking up hills and enjoying hour-long walks. Keesling is also a Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist (CVA) and canine rehabilitation specialist. She is director of the Colorado Veterinary Wellness Center in Loveland, which provides animal rehabilitation using a range of therapies from acupuncture to balance boards that manage pet pain and increase strength and mobility. The wellness center is a service of VCA Veterinary Specialists of Northern Colorado and is located next to the hospital, though Keesling gets referrals from all over the region. “We see a lot of dogs like Jax who have chronic orthopedic or neurological conditions – in his case hip and elbow dysplasia - and the underwater treadmill is great exercise and easy on their sore joints,” Keesling says. “We walk them into the tank, fill it up to the proper height, set the speed and start timing them. Once an animal trusts you, they will do almost anything you ask.” Keesling studied at the Canine Rehabilitation Institute in West Palm Beach, Fla., and is certified in veterinary acupuncture through a Colorado State University (CSU) program. She is one of only two pet physiotherapists in Northern Colorado, along with world-renowned veterinarian Robin Downing, DVM, who runs The Downing Center for Animal Pain Management and the Windsor

Veterinary Clinic. In addition to hydrotherapy (underwater treadmill) and acupuncture, Keesling offers massage, electrical stimulation, ultrasound and laser treatments for cats and dogs. Each animal she evaluates is assessed for pain and stage of recovery and given a treatment plan, which may include pharmaceutical medication, nutritional supplements, or physiotherapy exercises. Many conditions respond well to rehab including anterior cruciate ligament tears, fractures, soft tissue injuries, and neurological conditions of the neck and spine like intervertebral disc disease and lumbosacral stenosis, among others. It’s also great for fitness and weight loss. “I was in private practice for 12 years and recognized early on that there was a missing component to post-operative care and pain control,” she says. “We removed their stitches and sent them home without addressing ongoing pain or how to restore their strength and flexibility. Now I’m totally focused on helping animals recover from trauma and address chronic pain.” A typical hour-long session for a dog would begin with passive range of motion exercises followed by hydrotherapy. His muscle and core body strength are enhanced by using resistance bands and an exercise ball – just like the ones you use in the gym! Keesling’s staff has even devised an outdoor obstacle course on a grassy incline next to the hospital. Pets are generally booked for six to ten sessions depending on their needs. Cost is around $68 per session, and most pet insurance

companies cover the treatments. A special acupuncture room with an animal bed provides a quiet space for Keesling to apply small needles to a cat or dog. Kolus’s cat, Peanut, a 17-year-old female grey tabby, suffers from a chronic respiratory condition and early kidney disease as well as arthritis in her hip and back. She gets acupuncture every three months to relieve her pain. “I keep doing it because Peanut relaxes and purrs once the needles are in,” Kolus says. “The treatment combined with supplements must be helping her joints because she jumps a lot more now.” Although pets can’t verbally tell us what hurts, they do offer many clues about pain, says Mary Wright, DVM, who runs VCA Wright Pet Hospital in Fort Collins. Signs to look for include: hiding or avoiding contact; crying; shivering or shaking; limping; a stressful or anxious purr in cats; dilating eyes; and grinding teeth. A change in their regular routine, like not using the litter box or relieving themselves while walking instead of stooping over are also clues that your pet may be in pain. “When I graduated from the CSU College of Veterinary Medicine in the 1980s, there were no good, safe pain medications for dogs and cats or options for treating their pain,” Wright says. “Like the youngest children, our pets don’t have the language skills to tell us what they are feeling, but they do show signs and it’s our job to pay attention.” Wright, a general practitioner, takes a broad approach to pain, utilizing techniques to lessen

Jax works out on the treadmill at Dr. Keesling’s office.

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We see a lot of dogs like Jax who have chronic orthopedic or neurological conditions – in his case hip and elbow dysplasia and the underwater treadmill is great exercise and easy on their sore joints. Kara Keesling, DVM

or eliminate pain during dental and surgical care and showing clients how to massage their pets at home. She also refers patients to Keesling for physiotherapy and acupuncture. “Pain management has to be dealt with at every level of care from routine to urgent to postop,” Wright says. “Every veterinary practitioner needs to be well-versed in pain management and know when to call in the specialist for those bigger, longer-term problems.” That is music to Downing’s ears. A tireless author, speaker and advocate on the issue of pet pain management, Downing was co-chair of the

Robin Downing, DVM examines a patient.

task force that recently developed the American Animal Hospital Association/American Association of Feline Practitioners Pain Management Guidelines for Dogs & Cats. Over 800 practices worldwide – about 8,000 people - logged on to a national Webinar to discuss the published document last month. “This is the first time we have a formal document in place for all veterinarians to reference for pain management,” says Downing, a CVA and Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner, who has also studied human pain management. She is a diplomate of the American Academy of Pain Management (AAPM), one of only seven veterinarians worldwide to hold that title. “Pain management is a quickly evolving part of veterinary medicine,” she says. “Many of the pet pain management improvements have occurred over the last decade. We’re trying to learn from the human medical profession, and see what’s on the horizon in human pain medicine, so it doesn’t take us as long to improve.” While there are very few veterinarians across North America narrowing their focus to practice pain medicine, practitioners are learning to manage pain in continuing education classes, workshops and master’s programs. “There are plenty of physiotherapy techniques any general vet can use without specialized training, like range of motion and core strengthening exercises or applying cold packs after surgery,” Downing says. No matter what treatment plan you choose, “getting your pet more comfortable is everyone’s goal.” Julie Estlick is a freelance writer and copy editor living in Fort Collins.

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Home Is Where the Heart Is

by Lynn M. Dean

Like most married couples, every morning Mark and Kristi Pedersen greet each other with a soft, sometimes husky, “I love you. Good morning.” But unlike most couples, as often as not, Mark and Kristi are separated by 70 miles and exchange their tender greeting via telephone. In fact, the Pedersens maintain two separate houses and two separate lives– one in Fort Collins and one in Cherry Creek.

lthough they’ve been married little more than a year, they’ve become accustomed to their long-distance relationship. They ironed out most of its kinks before they got married, during the last five years of their courtship. It’s business that makes the distance necessary. Mark is General Manager of the Pedersen Toyota-Scion dealership in Fort Collins and Kristi owns and operates two restaurants adjacent to golf courses in Lakewood: The Den at Fox Hollow and The Homestead Grill. While miles of pavement may keep them apart, it’s love that keeps the couple together. Theirs is a long relationship that has simmered for more than twenty-five years. They were childhood sweethearts. “We met when I was 15 and he was 16,” Kristi explains. “My parents moved to Fort Collins from Minnesota and Mark was one of the first people I met. We dated off and on– through junior high, high school, college– then stopped dating after college.” The two remained close friends and rekindled their romance six years ago. By then, Kristi had moved to the Denver area, so the couple had to find opportunities to spend time together. Mark would travel south to be with Kristi and she would travel north to be with him, often both within the same week. “Mark would come down on Tuesday night for an auction on Wednesday and then go back to Fort Collins to work Thursday morning,” explains Kristi. “Then I’d come up to Fort Collins Saturday afternoon and go back to Denver in time for work on Monday morning.” They’ve maintained this back-and-forth relationship, and today, whether it is in Denver or Fort Collins, they’re together four to six nights a week. “We have two different lives together and two different groups of friends– our Fort Collins friends and our Denver friends,” explains Mark.

“It’s makes life fun.” If you ask them to pick which city they call home, the two agree. “Our home is Fort Collins and it always will be,” says Kristi. It’s the city where they met, where they grew up, and where they first fell in love. “When I stay in Denver it’s just for convenience,” she adds. And their Denver home is not only convenient to Kristi’s work, but to many of the venues where the Pedersens, and both groups of their friends, like to play. “It’s nice to have a place in Denver,” says Mark, who adds that it makes a great central location from which to coordinate all of their travel and Downtown fun. “I bought my house in Denver ten years ago and we love it,” says Kristi. “We love the area the house is in. It’s just a few miles to the Avalanche, Nuggets and Broncos games, the same to Coors Field and just minutes to Cherry Creek Mall.” Even so, there are challenges to maintaining dual households. One of the realities of having two different “lives” is having two sets of everything– furniture, household goods, even clothes. “You’ve got to have clothes in Denver and clothes in Fort Collins,” explains Kristi who teases that Mark’s clothes take up not only most of the walkin master closets in both houses, but the guestroom closets as well. They also have two separate sets of bills. “We’re fortunate enough to be able to afford two homes, two cars and all the things that we have,” says Kristi. “It’s really a luxury.” “Because we both had our own careers before we got married, and we were both financially independent, we’re able to live the way we do,” adds Mark. “Driving up and down the highway is not the most economical way to live. We’re lucky enough to afford two houses with two closets, two heat bills, and two cable bills.” While they truly have two of almost every-

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Mark and Kristi Pedersen with their family.

thing, Mark and Kristi have only one set of dogs who travel with Kristi. “I take them back and forth with me,” she says. “The dogs are our children.” They also have just one set of horses who are boarded up north. Another advantage this modern couple has over their contemporaries is the flexibility afforded by their businesses. “It’s not for everybody,” says Mark. “But it is something we enjoy because of our work schedules.” “I have a lot of flexibility at work,” adds Kristi. “I’m 40 and I’m independent. Mark’s been my priority this past year and I put a lot of effort into our marriage and focused less on work. I have really good employees, and they’re okay with that.” Beyond the hassles their two lives create, there are great benefits. “It’s awesome. I enjoy it. Life is never ho-hum,” says Mark. “It adds excitement to our relationship.” Whenever and wherever Mark and Kristi are in the same house at the same time, they’re home. They prize every minute they have together. “We don’t see each other every day, so when we do, it’s more like a honeymoon,” says Mark. When they’re together, they’re truly together, enjoying each other’s company and undivided attention. They’re not distracted by household chores and other errands that keep most couples who live in the same house apart much of the time. They do

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those mundane tasks when they’re alone. “The one chore we do together is grocery shop,” adds Kristi. Their Denver house also gives Mark a chance to get away from work. “In Fort Collins, when I go home, work is still close,” he says. “But when I go to Denver, I can leave work behind more easily.” The vast benefits of their dual household life don’t always take the sting out of being away from each other, especially for Mark. “The hardest thing is the loneliness– being alone some nights when you really want someone there,” he says wistfully. “Men don’t like to be alone,” whispers Kristi when Mark is out of the room. “I’m used to being alone. I was for so many years.” Perhaps it’s their independence or the fact that they were apart for so many years that helps them weather the separation. Whatever the reason, Mark and Kristi are committed to making this marriage succeed. “We have two rules when we’re not together,” says Mark, who explains that one is to call each other in the morning to exchange their traditional greeting. The second, he says, is to call again before they go to bed and say: “I love you. Goodnight.” Lynn M. Dean is a freelance writer living in Northern Colorado.

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Choosing a wedding photographer, the one you will trust to capture your fairy tale beginning. How do you pick the right one? Local photographers advise: Look for a good personality match. After all, you have to spend the whole day together; it is nice to enjoy the company. Do you want a photojournalistic style? That means the photographer will give you more photos that capture what goes on as the day progresses, trying to catch the genuine moments, rather than rely on traditional poses. Or, would you rather prepare a shot list of traditional poses with your photographer? Or some combination of both? General rule: traditional posed portraits will add time and in some cases dictate the flow of your wedding day. Plan for it.

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by Corey Radman

Picture a boy who hates school in general but science especially. He’s smart but hates the silliness of worksheets and tires of being told when and how to do everything. One day he takes a field trip to Discovery Science Center in Fort Collins (a hands-on science museum) where he has a blast cranking the energy token machine, and blowing the beach ball up in the air over and over.

Annette Geiselman, Executive Director of Discovery Science Center has fun with the beach ball exhibit.

e has so much fun that he convinces his mom to bring him back again. He’s excited about the beach ball exhibit but doesn’t realize that he’s also thrilled to be defining his

own learning. Discovery Science Center Executive Director Annette Geiselman explains: “It is important work we do. When kids come in here, especially underprivileged kids, and they realize that there is no right or wrong way to explore, they shift. They turn into little exploration warriors. They approach life differently because they are no longer afraid of exploring and trying new things. We’re aren’t just offering science education, we’re changing the cognitive way kids approach life!”

Benefits to the Community At the end of each year we all pause and reflect on our own opportunities and blessings. It is also the time when we want to empower others with the same kinds of opportunities. Area nonprofits like Discovery Science Center depend on year-end charitable gifts. The giving from generous community members is what truly makes stories like this boy’s a reality. Your donations give nonprofits necessary operational funds. They also give you a feeling of joy and empowerment to change the direction of someone’s life. And, though it isn’t the entire reason to give, charitable donations can be of help to your bottom line as well. Tax Benefits Rob Dickerson, CPA at Rickards Long & Rulon LLP, advises, “If a person is able to itemize on their tax return, then they can typically receive a tax deduction for their monetary or asset donation to an eligible organization - typically a 501(c)3.”

However, Dickerson suggests that giving should always come, first, out of a desire to support a cause or a non-profit. “The tax benefits should be secondary.” To claim a deduction on your itemized 2007 tax return, Dickerson advises the following. “Maintain a record of your contribution in the form of either a bank record or a written communication from the charitable organization showing the name of the charity, the date of the contribution, and the amount of the contribution. If the contribution exceeds $250, you must have a receipt from the organization to claim the deduction.” Smaller gifts to organizations’ annual giving drives are vital. In the case of Discovery Science Center, 25% of their annual budget comes from community donations. While the small gifts are essential, this nonprofit is now in an endowment drive that will seek to fund a portion of their operational expenses indefinitely. With the assistance of Endowment Committee, lead by Chair, Mike Dellenbach, donors have come calling who realize the need for having an educational and cultural touchstone that defines not just Fort Collins but the region. That endowment fund also received a huge boost in the arm through the support of the Community Foundation of Northern Colorado that started it all with a challenge grant of $100,000. Discovery Science Center, the only hands-on science center in Northern Colorado, has received three major gifts of over $1 million or more towards the cost of a new building and is now well on its way to sustainability. Planned Giving Ray Caraway, President of the Community Foundation of Northern Colorado, is enthusiastic

about the support his organization has been able to show Discovery Science Center as well as other area nonprofits. “We promote philanthropy and are trying to create a culture that values philanthropy.” Caraway urges planning one’s giving for the long-term. “We do so much planning for college funds, our retirement, etc., but the charitable giving is often neglected. The government has created tax incentives to encourage us to give because it wants us to be more philanthropic. If you’re doing your charitable giving by writing end of year checks, you may not be planning it out the way you should or getting all the benefits you should.” Dickerson concurs and urges people to seek professional help for these matters. “Most planned giving involves non-cash assets, stocks, closely held business, life insurance… most people can't do it alone. And like anything with a plan, you can accomplish so much more.” Community Foundation is a nonprofit organization that helps community members invest in this community through a variety of giving methods that are tailored to each unique family’s situation. For more than 30 years, the foundation has been providing the financial expertise for people who desire to set up a charitable fund and enjoy the convenience, the low costs, and the tax benefits provided. There are many vehicles for gifts. Caraway suggests, “For people in their highest earning years or who have recently had a windfall, consider a Donor Advised Fund through Community Foundation. For instance, you can donate highly appreciated stocks that look huge on paper but will cost you if you sell them. Because we are nonprofit, we can sell the stock and avoid capital gains (15%). That money goes into your fund,

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Maintain a record of your contribution in the form of either a bank record or a written communication from the charitable organization showing the name of the charity, the date of the contribution, and the amount of the contribution. If the contribution exceeds $250, you must have a receipt from the organization to claim the deduction. Rob Dickerson, CPA at Rickards Long & Rulon LLP

vestment, there are some donations that are better than others, and some that are incredible. Investigate the Colorado Childcare Contribution Tax Credit. According to the Community Foundation, for individuals in the 33% tax bracket, a $10,000 contribution after the federal and Colorado tax savings will actually cost $1,225. Consult your CPA or tax attorney regarding large gifts. Henry Ford said, “The highest use of capital is not to make more money but to make money do more for the betterment of life.” The value of our community depends on the willingness of many to each do their own small part.

where you get an immediate tax deduction. It grows, and you can distribute grants out of that fund at your leisure.” The power to effect change is what drives so many local philanthropists. Caraway says, “Think of Bob & Mary Smith. They give to church, Rotary, Jr. League, and maybe served on multiple area boards. Why should their giving stop when they die? Shouldn’t their passion for giving survive beyond their lifetime?” Setting up a charitable fund ensures that they can continue their support of the community as they age and even after they die. When Bob and Mary die, then their children become the fund advisors having decision making power over who receives grants. 100% of the tax deduction goes to the Smith family when the initial contribution goes into the fund. Dickerson notes that some charitable giving laws are about to change. “Through 2007, you can make a tax free contribution from an IRA if the donor has reached age 70½. The contribution must be made directly by the IRA trustee, up to $100,000. The donor does not get a deduction for the contribution, but the distribution is excluded from taxable income. The distribution also counts towards any minimum required distribution.” Discovery Science Center’s Geiselman thinks about giving this way, “You can trust the federal government to wisely invest your tax dollars, or you can donate to your local community and have more power about what your money is supporting.” While it isn’t a dollar for dollar return on in-

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Resources IRS Publication 78, which is available online, allows donors to search and determine if an organization is eligible to receive tax-deductible charitable contributions at www.irs.gov More information about donating to either Community Foundation or Discovery Science Center can be found their websites: www.communityfoundationNC.org or www.dcsm.org. Corey Radman is the Editor for Style Magazine.

We do so much planning for college funds, our retirement, etc., but the charitable giving is often neglected. The government has created tax incentives to encourage us to give because it wants us to be more philanthropic. If you’re doing your charitable giving by writing end of year checks, you may not be planning it out the way you should or getting all the benefits you should. Ray Caraway, President of the Community Foundation of Northern Colorado

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October 19-21 Colorado Tennis Center :: Windsor Over 115 tennis players, friends and family came to honor and celebrate the life of local Chris Burge, who lost her battle to lung cancer earlier this year. Players competed in best 2 of 3 sets and enjoyed an awards/dinner banquet after play. Proceeds raised over $6500 to benefit lung cancer research in Chris’s name and to award two $1,000 scholarships to a male and female Northern Colorado high school senior tennis player to apply toward their college education.

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Over 150 pirates, punk rockers, well-known hero figures and a wide variety of other characters had a very fun filled evening at this inaugural Halloween Ball. The event was designed to raise awareness of the United Way of Larimer County community campaign and to say ‘thank you’ to the major donors in the community who support this important agency. Proceeds from the evening will benefit United Way of Larimer County’s community fund, supporting 62 programs run by 50 local nonprofit agencies. Becky Johnson, Ryan Keiffer

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October 27 McKee Conference Center :: Loveland Guests had a great time at this 10th Anniversary Black Tie & Boots Gala. The entertaining evening included a delicious evening, live music with lots of western dancing and silent and live auctions featuring many pieces of art by local artists. Over $40,000 raised will benefit Hearts & Horses Therapeutic Riding Center and their programs to promote physical, cognitive, emotional and well-being of people with special needs through equine assisted therapy. Photos courtesy of Ron Sweetin.

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