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READ ALL ABOUT IT October/November 2019 The FALL FOR A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE Edition

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A healthy lifestyle is part of the Colorado way, but there’s always room for improvement!

A Healthy Glow We often look at fall as the lull before the holidays hit full force, but doesn’t fall deserve its own moment? We’ve shaken off the chaotic dust of summer and settled back into a routine, but before that routine gets too set in stone, why not make a little space dedicated your health?

We all know eating right and exercising is important to looking and feeling our best, but what about annual exams? Your insurance benefits turn over at the end of the year, but before they do, you should take advantage of them and schedule a few wellness exams with your docs.

And if you’ve been meaning to fire up that exercise routine, do it now! There’s a new kind of gym in Loveland that just might be the thing you need to get motivated.

The Loveland area still offers up some fun activities this fall that are just what the doctor ordered to give yourself and your family a fun mental health break. Take a pause and remember to take care of yourself this fall!

— Misty Kaiser

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City of Loveland SKI & SPORTS

Business: CBDEPOT PAGE 20

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Loveland youth benefit from your used ski and sports equipment.

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Doctor’s advice to parents about VAPING PAGE 8

HERE IN LOVELAND: $7.9 million project will expand local cancer center PAGE 10

Health: An Ounce of PREVENTION

Doctors weigh in on preventive medicine for you and your family

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Recreation: STRETCHING is crucial to full workout benefits

Why you should incorporate stretching into your workout routine

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TRENDING: 10 Myths About Breast Cancer— Debunked PAGE 23

Community: 3 Loveland doctors top our list PAGE 25

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Club Loveland offers a new kind of gym PAGE 28

FOOD: Bringing Out the ‘Giving’ in Thanksgiving PAGE 30

Entertainment: Fall Fun in Loveland PAGE 32 Where to Go, What to do PAGE 34

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NONPROFIT

Loveland Youth Access Recreation through City of Loveland

By LUCY EWING for LOVELAND MAGAZINE

The 37th Annual Ski & Sports Swap for Loveland, Longmont and surrounding communities runs November 8 and 9 this year at Chilson Recreation Center--and 15 percent of the proceeds will benefit the Loveland Parks and Recreation Foundation that funds recreation scholarships for hundreds of Loveland youth every year.

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The swap is a natural tie-in for the foundation that was established in 1983 to foster and encourage the advancement of Parks and Recreation opportunities in Loveland, through focuses on health and wellness, social equity, and conservation of parks and open space.

The unique northern Colorado event brings in truckloads of new and gently used ski and snowboard clothing and equipment, water sports and camping gear, golf clubs, bikes, scooters, skateboards and discount ski packages to area resorts.

Individuals and companies offer heavily discounted pricing, and the sale is on!

“Last year we had more individuals than ever before,” says Kerry Helke, recreation coordinator at the Loveland Parks and Recreation De6 LOVELAND MAGAZINE

partment. “This is encouraging, because the community is learning about it.” Aside from sports equipment and gear, the swap is a great source of very affordable winter outerwear, which is helpful for families with children who rapidly outgrow their coats and boots between seasons.

The Ski and Sports Swap gives residents the opportunity to get gently used sports gear at affordable prices. (Photo courtesy Loveland Parks and Recreation)

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Since its inception in 1990, the Recreation Scholarship Program has enabled some 8,000 individuals to participate in recreational programs. Scholarships help fund sports equipment, clothing and gear, and cover fees for rec October/November 2019

center lessons and sports teams for low income and at-risk youth--including homeless youth--up to age 18. Persons requiring physical rehabilitation are also supported by the scholarships.

“Research shows and we know that sports and recreation programs help build self-confidence, teamwork, and conflict resolution skills,” she adds.

City agencies and schools refer

“It helps a struggling child feel like regular kid who gets to do regular things,” says Molly Elder, administrative business manager for the foundation.

students who would benefit.

More than 220 scholarships were awarded last year by the foundation, which has raised $151,000 in funding in the past 13 years of

The Ski and Sports Swap is great for those new to a sport who don’t want to invest a lot of money and area students reap benefits as well. (Photo courtesy Loveland Parks and Recreation)

the program.

How the Ski & Sports p Swapp Works Sellers, get ready for the sale in advance by downloading and printing information and inventory sheets and a seller’s waiver at: cityofloveland.org/departments/parks-recreation/events-promotions/ski-sportsswap.

Businesses selling more than 30 items must call 970.962.2446 prior to Wednesday, October 24 to schedule a check-in time and receive an informational packet and seller tags.

All other seller goods must be brought to the Chilson Recreation Center at 700 E. Fourth St. in Loveland, on Friday, November 8, starting at 9 a.m.

All ski equipment must meet safety standards and items that are too old or unsafe will not be accepted or be sold at the Swap.

Older gear and straight skis that are not allowed to be sold at the swap may be dropped off during seller check-in times as a donation and will be picked up by ReSki Industries who will gladly re-purpose unwanted ski gear, regardless of age or condition.

The sale is open November 8 from 5 to 8:30 p.m. and November 9 from 9 a.m to 2 p.m. **Closeout Discount Pricing is Saturday, Noon to 2 p.m.** 15 percent of the sales go directly to the Loveland Parks and Recreation Foundation to support the recreation scholarship program.

Any unsold items that are not picked up by the designated time are donated. Sales are reconciled and seller proceeds are shared out in about three weeks.

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FAMILY

Doctor’s advice to parents

ABOUT VAPING

Colorado youth are vaping nicotine at twice the national average and at the highest

By Dr. Heather Isaacson, rate of 37 UCHealth states surveyed, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

These devices are still fairly new, but the effects on the developing teen brain are alarming. Nicotine can cause lasting cognitive and behavioral impairment and issues with memory and attention. There can also be problems with the lungs including serious complications and non-infectious pneumonia.

Recently, there have been several cases in Colorado and across the country of hospitalizations and even deaths from vaping, especially when combining e-cigarettes with marijuana. This investigation is ongoing.

What parents need to know about vaping and e-cigarettes: • They have many names such as e-cigs, vape pens, JUUL, mods and pods.

• E-cigarettes have many forms and can resemble pens, flash drives or combustible cigarettes.

• The liquid may contain harmful chemicals and carcinogens.

• They are often available in flavors that appeal to children and teens 8 LOVELAND MAGAZINE

including fruit, candy, peppermint and bubble gum.

• The nicotine is addictive and harmful to the developing brain, and sometimes teens do not realize the solutions they are using contain nicotine – between 0-59mg/ml.

• Youth who use e-cigarettes are more likely to smoke traditional cigarettes in the future.

• Although originally marketed for this purpose, e-cigarettes are not recommended as a way to quit smoking • Teens and youth can purchase e-cigarettes online, even if they are under 18.

• The second-hand effects of vaping are still unknown, but the vapor is harmful to growing lungs. There has been an increase in calls to poison control centers over the past five years from children getting poisoned from e-cigarettes.

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using these products, they should not vape in front of their kids and the containers should be locked and out of reach of young children.

What should you do if you find out your child is vaping?

The first thing is to remain calm. You will not be able to communicate if you are upset. Try to have an open and honest conversation with your child about why he/she is vaping.

Ask questions: Do you have your own device or are you sharing with friends? Do you use it every day and how much? Have you ever tried to stop?

Talk to their pediatrician or family doctor to get some resources or have your child meet with their provider to discuss the health risks and how to get help with stopping.

For more information, parents can visit the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Dr. Heather Isaacson is a pediatrician at UCHealth Pediatric Care Clinic – Longmont and UCHealth Longs Peak Hospital in Longmont.

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HERE IN LOVELAND

$7.9 million project will expand

LOCAL CANCER CENTER

Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center at McKee Medical Center to add 13,500 square feet

LOVELAND—Banner Health has announced a $7.9 million expansion to the Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center at McKee Medical Center.

Upon joining the Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center partnership based in Gilbert, Arizona, the local cancer center has received patients from throughout Northern Colorado and beyond. In addition, oncologists treat more types of cancer, have more treatment options available and the number of physicians on staff has grown.

“This construction project will advance how to best serve patients who come to us for cancer care,” said nursing director for regional oncology services Julianne Fritz, MSN, RN, OCN.

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The construction project will: • Expand the chemotherapy and infusion area updating the area to a pod design. The pods provide for more privacy, individualized support for patients and their family members, and access to technology in a convenient and esthetically pleasing environment.

• Add a specialized pharmacy dedicated to the cancer center.

• Expand clinical space including exam rooms, space for multiple oncology specialists to meet with a patient jointly and space for multi-disciplinary disease specific care clinics.

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center toward the end of the year.

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HEALTH

An ounce of

Doctors weigh in on preventive medicine for you and your family Assisttant, explained the An ounce of prevention, as Benjamin e ja Fra Franklin sa d, said, is worth a pound of cure.

And Ben knew his stuff. He could have told you that a tiny cavity can turn into a big toothache and a persistent cough can become a whooping pain.

As fall drifts toward winter, it’s time to get your ounce of prevention.

Here are recommendations for annual physical, dental care, hearing check-ups and eye-care examinations.

YOUR TEETH

Dr. Steven Hood does both family and cosmetic dentistry. Jessica Stone, Office Manager and Dental 12 LOVELAND MAGAZINE

kind of exams their office recommeends for dental health: A Comprehen nsive Exam is the best exam, because you look at the whole picture and discuss it instead of each tooth at a time. This generally saves time and money for patients.

A Periodic Exam is an exam that you receive typically twice a year if you are an established patient and the doctor has seen you previously.

A Limited Exam is problem-focused, usually in response to a toothache or trauma.

Scheduling earlier as opposed to waiting until a tooth hurts is better as once you feel a problem it is usually a much bigger issue and typically more expensive to fix.

Word of mouth is the best way to find a doctor with whom you would fit well. You and your friends typically have same “values” and you want someone who supports and believes in your concerns and values as a patient.

YOUR HEALTH

The Loveland Foxtail office of Associates in Family Medicine has a complete list of procedures for preventative medicine (afmnoco.com):

Babies and children:

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• All vaccinations, as recommended

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Practice • Well child exams at age 2, 4, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18 and 24 months • Well child exams yearly until age 5 • Well child exams every 2 years after age 5

Women: Ages 18-24:

• Annual exam, which may include pap smear • Screening for infectious disease

Ages 25-50:

• Annual exam, which may include pap smear • Assessment of disease risks • Preventive care, which may include lab work or mammography

Men: Up to age 35:

• Physical exam every 3-5 years • Assessment of disease risks and preventive care

Ages 36-50:

• Physical exam every 2-3 years • Baseline blood work

All adults: Over age 50:

• Annual physical exam • Screening for colon cancer per current recommendations

• Bone density test for women by age 65 • Abdominal aortic aneurysm screening for men by age 65 if history of smoking • Immunizations for pneumonia, influenza, and tetanus • Assessment of disease risks • Preventive care, which may include lab work or mammography

YOUR HEARING Hearing loss is often progressive and can sneak up so gradually that you might not realize it. The Hearing Place in Loveland has some guidelines that could be helpful if you’re not sure if your hearing is going.

First, consonant sounds may become

hard to hear. The website theheearingplaceco.com says: “If you’ve lived long enough to develop presbycusis, or age related hearing loss, you may have lost yo our ability to hear high--frequency sounds.

In speech, that translates to the conson nant sounds S, F, Th, Sh, V, K, and P. These sounds are important becau use they help you distinguish between like-sounding words...As a result, you may misunderstand important parts of the conversation and respond inappropriately or think people are mumbling.”

The next clue might be that common sounds have seemingly disappeared.

“Take a moment and think—when was the last time you heard birds singing or crickets chirping? Do you hear the car’s turn signal when it’s blinking? Are you having trouble hearing your wife or grandchildren when they speak? These higher pitched sounds and voices register at frequencies of 2,000 Hz or higher, which those with high frequency hearing loss have trouble hearing.”

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it one of the most common health conditions in the country. Both age-related hearing loss and noiseinduced hearing loss can cause tinnitus, also known as ringing in the ears. In these situations, researcheers believe tinnitus may be thee brain’s way of filling in the m missing frequencies it is no longer receiving from the auditory system.”

Next, understanding conversaation in crowded places is increasinglyy difficult. “Another symptom of high-frequency hearing loss is the inability to distinguish speech in noisy environments. As a result, you may find yourself avoiding social situations... where you’re forced to concentrate on understanding thee conversation.” d it’s You may strain to listen—and exhausting. “If you find you’ree straining to listen to the conversatio on and are more exhausted than usual at the end of the day, you may have listening fatigue. Like a fading radio station or bad phone connection, you have difficulty following the conversation.

Most people are surprised to learn that hearing is a brain activity. When your auditory system is compromised, it takes a lot more effort for

your brain to process the sound it receives from your inner ear. In effect, the signal is broken.”

Another symptom may be that your ears ring constantly. “The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimate more than 50 million people suffer from some degree of tinnitus, making

Accordingg to the Hearing Center, high-frequ uency hearing loss is typically a type of sensorineural hearing loss, which means hair cells in the inner ear, responsible for converting sounds into signals, have been damaged. In addition to age, this type of hearing loss can be caused by noise, disease, infection or genetics.

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isn’t curable, it can be treated with hearing aids or cochlear implants.

Diagnosis and treatment is important because untreated hearing loss has been linked to mental health conditions such as anger, depression, anxiety, isolation, frustration, loneliness and decreased cognitive function.

YOUR VISION According to visionsource-familyeyecare.us, “A good age to bring a child in for their first eye exam is around six months old, then bring them back close to their third birthday, then again before first grade.

These early childhood eye exams are crucial for catching vision problems that could interfere with learning.

Patients age six to 60 who don’t have risk factors typically only need an eye exam once every two years. Past age 60, patients should schedule yearly eye exams, but cases for patients of

all ages will vary on an individual basis. ” At-risk conditions include a family history of glaucoma or macular degeneration, or more general diseases like diabetes and hypertension.

Certain prescription medications also cause eye-related side effects like dry eye. This is important to monitor so that it doesn’t result in eye infections.

Wearing contacts also increases the risk of eye infection. Another major risk factor is smoking, which greatly increases the risk of developing cataracts, AMD, glaucoma, and diabetic retinopathy.

Associates in Family Care recommends that these problems mean you should not wait for a regular exam before getting an eye exam: • If your vision gets blurrier, it probably means you’re due for a new

glasses prescription. Don’t put it off!

• Frequent headaches may be caused by eye problems like digital eye strain.

• A large number of floaters or bright flashes in your vision are symptoms of retinal detachment, which can cause permanent blindness if not treated immediately. Loss of peripheral vision is another symptom.

• Sudden, strong sensitivity to light may indicate an eye infection.

• Loss of night vision, could be a sign of vision loss. It might just require a stronger prescription to fix, but it may also be a symptom of an eye disease.

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RECREATION

is crucial to full workout benefits

By SHELLEY WIDHALM for LOVELAND MAGAZINE Going for a run or heading to the gym just isn’t good enough.

To get the full benefits of a workout, some kind of stretching is necessary to complement cardio, aerobic and strength-building exercises.

Stretching, or more intense movements like yoga and pilates, improves flexibility, which in turn improves physical performance, posture and balance. Without incorporating warm-ups and cool-downs, lifting weights or doing other forms of strength training can decrease flexibility and create muscle adhesions, which can lead to injury.

“Motion is lotion. If you can do something and move that will help with your flexibility,” said JoEllen Amundson, co-owner and manager of Curves/Jenny Craig, 280 E. 29th St., in Loveland.

Exercise like yoga, which involves moving the body into various positions while focusing on breathing, provides many physiological benefits for the musculature and bone tissues.

Yoga helps stretch muscles, increase range of motion, improve strength and reduce stress, and it improves body awareness, or an awareness 16 LOVELAND MAGAZINE

A workout at Curves in Loveland incorporates stretching into its circuit workouts.

(Tim Seibert/Loveland Magazine)

of how the body moves in space. It also incorporates the principles of meditation and mindfulness.

“Part of what makes yoga unique is it’s incorporating the mind and bringing awareness, or attention, to the body as you’re moving it. The important thing is you’re linking the mind with the body,” said Kaity Rose Holsapple, yoga therapist and co-owner of Loveland Community Yoga, 284 E. 29th St. in Loveland, who teaches restorative yoga and vinyasa flow.

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flexible, Holsapple said. As a certain muscle is stretched, the antagonistic muscle is able to contract and release tension, she said.

“A balance of strength and flexibility meeting together creates more functional movement in the body’s capacity,” Holsapple said, adding that yoga helps merge strength building with flexibility. “You want to have a good range of motion, plus strength, so the range is functional for day-today life.”

Holsapple recommends achieving a balance of exercises without spending too much time on one form.

Stretching should be done on a daily basis, Holsapple said. Even five minutes of yoga every day will provide more results than a one- or two-hour October/November 2019

class once a week, she said, adding that a short activity also is easier to fit into a busy schedule.

“Your body acclimates and gets used to the movements,” Holsapple said.

“The nervous system is learning a new way to hold the body, a new way to move. …

It takes time to integrate it into the whole system.”

Curves and Stretching Curves/Jenny Craig includes a fiveminute warm-up and five minutes of stretching and cooling down in its 30-minute, low-impact circuit

next machine.

The idea is to rotate through the body’s various muscle groups to give the muscles time to recover, while avoiding injury.

If members aren’t tired and can repeat the circuit after 30 minutes of the exercises, they didn’t work out hard enough, Amundson said.

Adding yoga for even 5 minutes per day will benefit your wellbeing and improve your workout. (Photo courtsey Loveland Community Yoga)

workouts, which focus on intense, strength-building exercises using

“Curves is a circuit workout and focuses on strength training and extending range of motion. We want to build muscle and burn fat,” Amundson said.

weights and motion. Club members and visitors of Curves do 30 seconds of exercise with 30 seconds of free movement before moving on to the

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For her barre classes, Bratten has class participants stretch before, during and after the workout while the muscles are warm and more flexible and to help prevent any soreness.

She also engages participants in five minutes of warm-up and five minutes of cool-down activities.

Stretching after the workout helps decrease soreness from the lifting and other exercises, Amundson said. It also helps stretch and lengthen muscles, protect joints and improve balance, she said.

“When you stretch— that’s our cool-down phase—it can increase the benefits of a workout by 19 percent,” Amundson said.

Flexibilty is a necessary part of dance as well as the dance based workout, Barre at Lighthouse Dance. (Jonathan Castner/Loveland Magazine)

Amundson recommends at least five minutes of static stretching of the various muscle groups following the workout. Each stretch should be held for 15 to 30 seconds for the best results, she said.

they help keep the body in alignment,” Amundson said. “Getting up and moving gets your body to release itself and get back to a normal position.”

Alternatively, dynamic stretching involves moving while stretching, such as lunging side to side or making larger and larger arm circles to increase range of motion, and can be part of a warm-up activity, Amundson said.

Lauren Bratten, fitness director of Lighthouse Dance Studio, 217 E. Fourth St. in Loveland, includes stretching in the ballet, pre-pointe and barre fitness classes she teaches at the dance studio.

Stretching also should be done throughout the day, Amundson said.

“They don’t have to be rigorous, but

“We work the upper body, the lower body and the core,” Bratten said. “We take time to stretch each muscle group, so we’re stretching each muscle group while it’s still warm.”

Barre and Stretching

The stretching exercises also increase blood flow to the muscles, Bratten said.

“Flexibility is going to help anyone with their range of motion,” Bratten said. “No matter what kind of exercise you like to do, you can benefit from a greater range of motion.”

“Jumping in without stretching or warming up, your muscles are tighter and you are more likely to strain something,” Bratten said. “Stretching is a good thing to do. If you don’t stretch, you are shortchanging yourself as far as what you’re able to get out of the workout. … The more you work out, the more muscle soreness you’re going to experience.

Stretching is a way to alleviate that.”

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CBDepot’s CBD-only dispensary prioritizes

with a

By SARAH HUBER for LOVELAND MAGAZINE

relies on n a walking stick w when tired. “I “ conttinue to get bettter,” he said d.

“I’v ve had no pain n other than soree muscles and after the surgeery, burning and in nflammation from tthe incision, but thee topical CBD reaally helped with the scarr.”

For many Coloradoanss, non-psychoactive CBD D enhances alleviates pain, anxiety

About a year ago, when agonizzing pain radiated nonstop thro ough his hip and down his leg, Sco Scottt Ritchie, now manager of CBDepot in Fort Collins an nd Esttes Park, turned to cannabi binoid products. “I wanted a natural, effective and d safe alternative to opiates and overthe-counter pain n relievers,” he saaid.

Nonpsychoac-tive cannabid diol, or CBD, tin nctures and salves mollified mo the intensity, yet soon on Ritchie was diagnosed with the bone cancer chonrdrosarcoma.

In January, his doctor performed the second surgery of its kind on Ritchie, which involved creating a titanium model of Ritchie’s pelvis with a 3-D printer, removing the tumor in his pelvis and replacing part of his bone with the corresponding part of the 3-D printed pelvis.

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CBDepot offers a wide selection of CBD products and the knowledge to help customers decide what is right for them. (Tim Seibert/ Loveland Magazine)

phaarmacists at the hosspital,” Ritchie recal alled. “I did not want opiates, but finally I had to allow them m to t give me a six-millimeter drip. I turned it off after 36 hours and went back to my oils to control the pain and inflammation.”

Nine months later, with the sole use of cannabinoid products, Ritchie “feels awesome,” he said. A perpetual outdoorsman, Ritchie swims and exercises at the gym and merely ReporterHerald.com - LovelandMag.com

CBDepot marketingg manager Amanda McCauley expllained that CBD iis made d ffrom the h fl flowers, leaves and stalks of plants of the cannabis genus and unlike tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, in marijuana, is not psychedelic. CBDepot employee and former educator Tao Valentine added, “CBD is not going to make you feel weird. It can help you feel calm and centered. Most importantly, there is no overdose potential.”

The family who owns the CBD and THC dispensary Kind Care opened CBDepot in Fort Collins in 2017.

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CBDepot provides a comfortable spot to browse and purchase strictly CBD products. (Tim Seibert/ Loveland Magazine)

products ” McCauley said products, said. “CBDe CBDepot is a place for people who want to learn more about how CBD can help them with pain, anxiety and sleeplessness and to achieve wellness and homeostasis, or balance throughout the body.” Valentine noted that some customers take CBD to wean themselves from smoking cigarettes or marijuana.

CBD is sold in the form of gels, gummies, oils, oral syringes, supplements and extracts, among other offerings, and products contain less than 0.3 percent THC, Valentine said. CBDepot’s in-house line, Vida, is prepared with “high-quality plants grown in Colorado,” McCauley said, “and is an affordable option.” She continued, “We are selective with the brands we carry and spend a lot of time on in-house training so that our staff can help customers in consultation and make recommendations.”

Valentine, who has been working at CBDepot for about a year, first tried cannabinoid products on her 16-year-old dog, Ziggy. “She was experiencing lots of join pain and October/November 2019

was moving frrom cushioned surface to cushion ned surface. I started d her on C CBD abo out six mo onths ago o, and she’’s a differen nt dog, moviing aboutt and obviou usly feelingg much better.” V Valentine gives Ziiggy CBD via oral tin nctures and dog treats. In faact, CBDepot hosts a full liine of CBD products d ffor pets.

Ziggy’s success convinced Valentine to treat her back pain from a fused disc with CBD. “I researched CBD for six months before I tried it on my dog and was happy to find, based on the research, that this is a product that can really help without the side effects of pharmaceuticals.

For my back, I’ve chosen to do the topical with the strongest pain bomb that we have. I rub it on my back twice a day, and this enabled me to get off any kind of pain medication.”

As manager of CBDepot, Ritchie has “heard of CBD helping people with Parkinson’s, MS, autism, rheumatoid arthritis, all kind of pain and cancer.” He said, “The positive outcomes vary, and everyone is different. CBD is gentle on the body and promotes wellness and balance.”

CBDepot is located in both Fort Collins and Estes Parks. Select products are listed at cbdepot.com, and orders may be placed by calling 970-568-5440.

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CBD FOR ATHLETES Colorado athletes are among CBDepot’s top fans. “We get a lot of people in here who want something to rub on sore muscles,” Valentine said.

“We have a variety of salves for deep pain and exercise-related aches.”

CBDepot’s topicals include the massage lubricant Fully Activated to knead sore muscles, H2a Botanicals Warrior Oil to soothe dry skin after a day in the mountains and CBD Bath Bombs to relax and invigorate the senses post-workout.

“CBD is the natural choice for people who care about their health,” McCauley said. “It promotes equilibrium between the body systems, promotes balance and alleviates pain and inflammation.”

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10 Myths About Breast Cancer—

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By BRITTANY ANAS for LOVELAND MAGAZINE

About one in eight women in the United States will develop invasive breast cancer at some

point in her life. Aside from skin cancer, breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among American women.

But, breast cancer remains highly treatable, especially when it’s caught early -- which underscores the importance of early detection through breast self exams, mammograms and other screening procedures.

The United States Preventive Services Task Force recommends women age 50 to 74, and who are at average risk for breast cancer, get a mammogram every two years. Women who are 40 to 49 years old should talk to their health care professionals about when to start and how frequently they should get mammograms.Of course, if you believe you should start screening earlier or have more frequent mammograms, this is an important conversation to bring up with your physician.

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Over the last few years, there have been major advances in mammogram technology, with 3-D mammograms becoming more available to women. Also known as digital breast tomosynthesis, the higher-tech screening gives way to more accurate images of breasts because the threedimensional images allow health care professionals to discern between overlapping breast tissue and potentially cancerous cells.

The improved technology, which is available at both Banner Health’s McKee Breast Center and The Women’s Clinic of Northern Colorado, has the potential to reduce the number of false-positives in breast cancer screenings.

The month of October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, with pink ribbons honoring those who have had breast cancer diagnoses, as well as helping to raise awareness about the disease and serve as a screening reminder.

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Still, there’s lots of misinformation about breast cancer. To help better understand the disease, we asked providers at Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center at McKee Medical Center in Loveland to debunk 10 of the most common myths:

Myth: Finding a lump in your breast means you have breast cancer.

Fact: Eight out of 10 breast lumps are benign, or not cancerous.

Myth: A mammogram can cause breast cancer to spread.

Fact: A mammogram cannot cause cancer to spread, nor can the pressure put on the breast from the mammogram. It is one of the best tools available for the early detection of breast cancer.

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Myth: Breast cancer is contagious.

Fact: You cannot catch breast cancer or transfer it to someone else’s body. Breast cancer is the result of uncontrolled cell growth in your own body.

Myth: Antiperspirants and deodorants cause breast cancer.

Fact: According to the National Cancer Institute, there is not any conclusive evidence linking the use of deodorants or antiperspirants to the development of breast cancer.

Myth: Annual mammograms expose you to so much radiation that they increase your risk of cancer.

Fact: The amount of radiation in a mammogram is so small that any associated risks are tiny when compared to the huge preventive benefits reaped from the test.

Myth: Living near power lines can cause breast cancer.

Fact: A 2003 study aimed at explaining what appeared to be a high incidence of breast cancer in certain counties on Long Island, New York found no link between the disease and electromagnetic fields emitted by power lines.

Myth: Men do not get breast cancer.

affect men, too. About 2,000 men are diagnosed with breast cancer each year, according to the Susan G. Komen Foundation, and about 1 percent of breast cancer cases are among men.

Separating myths from facts is an important step in increasing awareness

Myth: After heart disease, breast cancer is the nation’s leading killer of women.

about breast cancer. Of

Fact: While breast cancer kills about 40,000 women a year in the U.S., the leading causes of death in women include stroke (96,000 deaths), lung cancer (71,000 deaths) and respiratory disease (67,000 deaths).

can reduce your breast

course, it’s also helpful to understand how you cancer risk.

Here are five ways you can reduce your risk,

Myth: If your mammography report is negative, there is nothing else to worry about.

Fact: Despite their importance for breast cancer screening and diagnosis, mammograms fail to detect around 10 to 20 percent of breast cancers. That is why self-breast exams and clinical breast exams are so important.

according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: • Maintain a healthy weight • Exercise regularly • Limit alcoholic drinks to no more than one

Myth: If there are family members on my father’s side of the family with breast cancer, this does not increase my risk of breast cancer.

Fact: An individual’s breast cancer risk is determined by a number of factors, including the family history on both sides of their family.

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Three Loveland doctors

TOP OUR LIST

By ELISE OBERLISEN for LOVELAND MAGAZINE

COMMUNITY

Reporter-Herald readers from all over northern Colorado nominated their favorite doctors and three docs came out on the top. Meet Loveland’s top healthcare providers:

PHILLIP RHOADS, M.D.

NoCo Primary Care, Internal Medicine 239 W. 67th Court, Loveland 970.599.0330 nocoprimarycare.com When patients book appointments with Phillip Rhoads M.D. or Sarah Cray, P.A., they get personal attention. No more rushing from patient to patient, at least not at NoCo Primary Care. That’s because Dr. Rhoads doesn’t practice medicine like most docs. When asked how his medical practice stands out, Dr. Rhoads said it boils down to three guiding principles.

He runs the practice under a “direct primary care” model focused on providing patients with easy access to healthcare, clear pricing, and excellent care, Dr. Rhoads said.

Easy access means patients can actually text the doctor if they have a question. It’s not your everyday doctor who shares their cell phone number—but that’s how Dr. Rhoads runs his practice.

“This approach affords us the opportunity to see people the same day. We are able to talk directly to a patient, we want patients to be able to text me if needed…or if they need to talk, we can do that too,” Dr. Rhoads said.

We’ve been in business for 18 months. I get to choose the amount of patients I take on. I get to set the bar and provide this excellent service. can spend more time with patients.

With no insurance companies involved, he no longer worries about tracking down insurance codes or getting tied up on lengthy phone calls over coverage issues.

“We are not bound to the restrictions of insurance companies,” Dr. Rhoads said.

Patients who visit NoCo Primary Care don’t feel like cattle being rushed through. Dr. Rhoads listens to each patient and gives them adequate time to discuss their health concerns.

“You come into the clinic and we talk for 30 minutes.

We don’t limit you to one complaint or physical problem. It’s more flexible and we can do what needs to be done and focus on caring for patients,” Dr. Rhoads said.

“The best tool I have as a doctor is my ears. When a patient is in my office, a patient just needs to be listened to by their doctor. ”

PETER C. SMITH, M.D., FACP

The pricing is straightforward—just $69 per month for adults, with discounted labs and imaging. Plus, most prescriptions can be purchased in-office at nearly wholesale prices.

UCHealth Internal Medicine Orchards, 221 E. 29th St. UCHealth Internal Medicine East Loveland, 2500 Rocky Mountain Ave.

You’re probably thinking—this sounds too good to be true, but since Dr. Rhoads cuts insurance companies out of the mix, he said it frees him up so he and Sarah Cray

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The patients are great and they make it enjoyable to go to work care physician, he provides internal medicine mostly for adults. He said about 80 percent of his patients are in the Medicare population.

On a daily basis, Dr. Smith treats people with a whole host of diseases—and sometimes more than one. Patients could present with diabetes, kidney disease, heart or liver issues, and he said when he’s treating patients with several diseases, it sometimes gets challenging.

“It makes the overall picture of the patient more complicated in terms of medication and diagnostics,” Dr. Smith said.

Specific diseases often require specialists. Thanks to stateof-the-art technology at UCHealth, Dr. Smith can read notes from other specialists within the UCHealth system.

“The electronic health record is an excellent way to collaborate with other specialists. UCH has an excellent EHR system so we can talk to specialists easily, whether it’s in Denver or Loveland,” he said.

He also appreciates state-of-the-art testing, from labs to X-rays.

Aside from fancy technology, Dr. Smith said working with helpful staff makes all the difference. Those staff members help clinics like his with some of the small details that really add up in terms of providing top notch patient care.

“We have a pharmacist who helps us when a patient is on 15 different medications and to make sure there are not drug interactions,” he said. “The care coordinators help with transportation—or if patients need help with their medications. They can talk to the patients and families.”

Vertically Motivated

Whether a patient calls in with chest pain or heartburn, Dr. Smith wants to ensure they go to the right place for medical care. Sometimes it’s his office, but other times patients need a hospital. Having access to triage nurses makes it possible to truly assess the patient’s needs, he said.

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“There are triage nurses who can talk to patients to determine the appropriate place to go. If a person is having a stroke, they can direct them to an emergency room so a patient gets their care in a timely fashion,” he said.

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And that includes any life threatening condition like severe bleeding, heart attack or severe infection, he added.

What inspires Dr. Smith as a physician? The way patients express their gratitude. “Patients are grateful to have an opportunity to explain what they are feeling and we do our best to figure out what’s going on,” Dr. Smith said.

But it’s not always easy to know what is wrong. That’s why Dr. Smith said it’s so important to have excellent listening skills. Often, he said his job is more like “detective work” and it’s quite the challenge to properly diagnose patients.

BRIAN FLEMMING, D.C.

Align 4190 N Garfield Ave., #2, Loveland 970.663.2273, align.com No one wants to deal with annoying back pain, neck pain, or any pain, for that matter. Brian Flemming, DC runs Align, a chiropractic practice that offers a full menu of services helping people minimize those pesky pains.

Whether you suffer from an achy neck, sore back or can’t

fall asleep, the treatment options at Align include chiropractic, massage, acupuncture, and nutrition to address them all. But before the healing starts, it’s important to understand the source of what ails you—something that requires a skilled professional to diagnose the problem.

According to their website, staff at Align treat people with a wide range of health concerns—from scoliosis, fibromyalgia, and chronic fatigue, to sports and auto accident injuries—just to name just a few.

Besides treating back, neck and shoulder pain, working with a knowledgeable chiropractor has been said to help people improve their overall health.

Reporter-Herald readers agree that Brian Flemming is one of the best in the area. Other online patient reviews mentioned that Brian Flemming has helped them through their healing journey – from car accident pain and issues with range of motion, to sciatic pain and migraines. Plus, people also mentioned how his care, compassion and the time he takes to explain problems and solutions really makes him stand out from the rest. Not to mention the friendly and professional staff that work in the office.

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NEW IN TOWN

Join the CLUB

By ADAM GOLDSTEIN for LOVELAND MAGAZINE Robin Depperschmidt-Williams’ roots in the Loveland fitness community run deep.

She’s worked at health clubs in the area since she was 19. Her decadeslong résumé includes stints as a personal fitness therapist for local seniors, and she’s certified in specialties ranging from pilates to yoga to spin. In her relatively new role as general manager for Club Loveland, which opened its doors in January, Depperschmidt-Williams offers a degree of experience and expertise that would make her an ideal fit for any gym worth its salt.

But her qualifications for this particular post go deeper. DepperschmidtWilliams is uniquely qualified for her role as a guiding force at Club Loveland; though the club itself has been open for less than a year, Depperschmidt-Williams’ ties to the health club on East 29th Street go back decades.

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Robin Depperschmidt-Williams’ labor of love— Club Loveland.

(Stephen McKinley/Loveland Magazine)

An aquatic center and a gymnasium space offer additional options to members.

(Stephen McKinley/Loveland Magazine)

Club in the early ‘80s; she worked there when the facility operated as the Orchards Athletic Club before shutting down in 2012. She was one of the first people to get the call six years later, after Todd Heenan and his unnamed partner bought the building and decided to breathe new life into the business.

“I was here in this building’s past iterations for close to two decades,” Depperschmidt-Williams said.

“The six years that the building was closed, I had my own business. I had no intention of working for someone else. But when they got in touch with me, I knew that I wanted to bring life back into these walls.

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“I knew that with the right team we could do that and more,” she added.

After an investment of $4 million from Heenan, who owns and manages the Fort Collins Club farther north, Depperschmidt-Williams says her initial ambitions for the reinvented space have found an anchor in reality.

Club Loveland features a wide array of equipment and resources, from its selection of Hammer Strength plate load free weights and dozens of cardio machines to separate rooms dedicated to strength training, stretching and cycling. The club’s redesigned aquatic center features October/November 2019

Fitness classes of all types make getting in shape fun.

(Stephen McKinley/Loveland Magazine)

a regulation-sized lap pool, hot tub and steam room, and the selection of group classes and training programs includes pilates, yoga and high-intensity interval training.

What’s more, the owners are working to add a communal atmosphere to the refurbished space. An on-site restaurant and café features smoothies, salads and other menu items that one would expect at a gym, but also offers options for those simply looking for a place to hang out, dine and commune with friends.

“We have sandwiches and wraps, we have nachos and wings, we have a bar,” Depperschmidt-Williams said.

“We would like to be a club not a gym. We like the social aspect – we’d like people to bring their friends here to have a drink. Our motto is, ‘Your home away from home.’ We want people to feel like they can have options and opportunities.”

She drew on her own personal ties to the site and the surrounding community in bringing that motto to live.

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Depperschmidt-Williams said her connections proved effective when the club opened its doors at the beginning of 2019.

“I had over 1,000 members signed up before we opened the doors. A lot of members are returning. We’ve had the most incredible response,” she said. “What they comment on is what I’ve worked so hard on creating. ‘You guys are so friendly. You can tell that you care about us.’”

Depperschmidt-Williams said that communal, convivial ambience comes in large part from the club’s team of trainers and experts, a group that includes Jan Schlotzhauer, Robin Frahm, Anna Barbre, Cassi Sanford, Courtney Roe and Tracy Ingraham.

Having the ability to put this team together served as a deciding factor for Depperschmidt-Williams when she first received the offer to return to the site, and she said the crew has made all the difference in creating a new kind of fitness club.

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Depperschmidt-Williams’ takes pride in the space that they’ve built.

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of employees. I have to give them the credit. This is a very unique situation,” Depperschmidt-Williams said. “We want this to be a place where they want to work out, not a place they have to work out.”

Moving forward, the team will continue to build that kind of atmosphere, creating more community events as they ramp up their fitness offerings. For Depperschmidt-Williams, those efforts will be the latest chapter in a long history in Loveland and on the site on East 29th Street.

“We want to be here for a very long time,” she said. “It’s different than your average club.”

IF YOU GO...

Club Loveland

289 E. 29th St. Loveland, CO 80538 (970) 278-5764 clubloveland.com

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Bringing Out the ‘Giving’ in

The Annual Ann Jensen and Associated Veterans of Loveland Free Thanksgiving Dinner welcomes one and all.

By WENDY MCMILLAN for LOVELAND MAGAZINE It’s the quintessential Thanksgiving Dinner: succulent roasted turkey, sumptuous dressing, tangy cranberries, green beans with ham, creamy mashed potatoes, homemade gravy, warm buttered rolls, baked yams (topped with marshmallows, of course), and a mouthwatering selection of pies. All lovingly made from scratch. It could pass as a meal served at your grandmother’s house, but this particular meal is meant for upwards of about 950

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people. The original recipes belong to Ann Jensen; they form the menu for what is now The Annual Ann Jensen and Associated Veterans of Loveland Free Thanksgiving Dinner, a tradition that epitomizes Thanksgiving.

All are welcome at the annual Thanksgiving Day event, held at the Vets Club Building, 305 North Cleveland Avenue,11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Anyone in the community who can’t afford a meal, has nowhere to go, or simply wants to share a meal with great company will find welcome and steaming hot, delicious food.

Those who

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are homebound are encouraged to sign up for a meal to be delivered.

Neither option will cost a penny, and is guaranteed to bring more than just the good food.

We all know the adage, ‘no free lunch’, and the true cost of the spread is hard if not impossible to quantify. Going into its 19th year, the event relies deeply on the support of roughly 250-300 volunteers, not counting additional assistance in the form of community donations and cheerful decorations made by local schoolchildren. “We depend on volunteers,” says Rita Henderson, one of the Co-Chairman of the dedicated Thanksgiving Committee. “We could

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not do this without them.”

Volunteers are utilized for a wide range of tasks, Henderson says. They contribute supplies, help prepare food, serve guests, and package up the delivery meals. Delivery drivers further offer to provide whatever service is needed, whether putting food into the fridge, setting it up, serving, or simply lingering for a moment to enjoy the company. The committee takes painstaking care when it comes to coordinating deliveries to ensure that all who sign up will receive food while it’s still hot.

While preparation for the event starts months before the big day, it will come as no surprise that Thanksgiving week is exceptionally demanding.

Over the years, the devoted teams have become masterful at finding creative solutions. “Learning to think out of the box is what makes all the difference,” Henderson says.

This year, volunteers will begin cooking turkeys—ranging from 12 to 24 pounds each—the Saturday before Thanksgiving. They use the two ovens at the club, as well as 20 electric roasters, placed throughout kitchens, hallways, the dining room…anywhere they can get power without overloading systems, Henderson says. Groups of volunteers cook turkeys and debone them, then place them in cold storage until they’re ready to heat Thanksgiving morning. Carcasses and bones are cooked to make broth.

Juice from finished birds is drained into large pans for homemade gravy.

On the Wednesday, potato preparation begins. Volunteers peel approximately 350 pounds of potatoes, which are cooked Thanksgiving morning. “There are gallons and gallons of potatoes,” Henderson says.

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rer installed…but it’s never been used for paint. It’s strictly for potatoes.

Once mashed, we add butter, salt, pepper, and milk so they’re nice and creamy.”

Homemade dressing, prepared on Wednesday, is an equal showcase of delectable creativity. Over the years, the team has tried numerous ways of drying the bread. “We’ve used ovens at the club and a great big food dehydrator for drying about 60 pounds of bread,” Henderson says. The bread is crumbled and mixed with herbs, spices, and chicken broth before it’s stored in large pans to cook Thanksgiving morning.

The Thanksgiving Dinner began in 2000, when The Black Steer asked the late Ann Jensen if she would be willing to take on overflow from the local restaurant’s own offered dinner.

An active member of the Associated Veterans Club, Jensen was wellknown for her compassion and volunteerism. “To know Ann, you’d just have to know she would do anything for veterans and their families,” Henderson says. “She believed in helping people who were down and out.”

Since that first modest year, the event has only grown. Last year, 85 birds were cooked. This year, the committee anticipates even more. “We have volunteers coming from Denver, Berthoud, Johnstown and Milliken,” Henderson says. “We deliver to people who come up for treatment at the hospital who are staying in hotels and not mobile.” The biggest jump in attendance, Henderson says, was in 2013, following the great flood.

The committee accommodated many displaced families, setting up groups of tables family-style. While the circumstances explain that year being particularly large, the numbers have only continued to grow. In 2014, the committee voted to officially name ReporterHerald.com - LovelandMag.com

the event The Annual Ann Jensen and Associated Veterans of Loveland Thanksgiving Dinner.

An undertaking such as this requires monumental efforts. But many hands make light work, and the work reaps rewards. “People laugh and joke and meet each other,” Henderson says.

“They make connections. Children serve and spread joy. It’s really what Thanksgiving is all about.”

The Annual Ann Jensen and Associated Veterans of Loveland Free Thanksgiving Dinner Thursday, November 28 11 a.m.- 3 p.m.

Loveland Associated Veterans Club Building 305 North Cleveland Avenue, Loveland For meal delivery, call (970) 663-2374 from November 1-26 Volunteers needed! Please call (970) 664-2374 to offer your services. There is a job for everyone!

This year, due to tightened food regulations from the FDA, the Thanksgiving Committee is facing some new obstacles and is in need of support. Pies and other desserts must be purchased or made in commercial kitchens.

Large, mobile refrigeration units are of great need. If you can help, or offer creative solutions, please call (970) 663-2374. Please leave a message if no one is home.

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t starts in October with Halloween and runs through the New Year. The holiday season is upon us and it’s time to pull out the calendar to fill it with fall fun.

Carve out a Saturday for pumpkin picking and a hayride, or a spooky night at the Zombie Crawl or Creepy Walk in the Woods.

Do just one activity or do them all—but whatever you do, get in the spirit!

Harvest Farm Fall Festival

Every weekend in October is jampacked with fun at Harvest Farm.

Furthermore, the money you spend at the farm goes to support the New Life Program at Harvest Farm, an outreach of Denver Rescue Mission. “Harvest Farm is a 100-acre rehabilitation program in Wellington, Colorado,” says Nicole Tschetter, PR and media specialist for Denver Rescue Mission. “The Farm accommodates up to 72 men recovering from chronic homelessness and addiction and helps return them to society as productive, self-sufficient citizens.”

This year’s fall festival features some new family-fun attractions. Opening weekend is October 4–6, and on October 6, the Farm will host a onehour Puppy Yoga class. Bounce Animal Rescue will bring 8- to 12-week old puppies and OmKai Yoga will lead the class. Puppy Yoga is from 1–2 p.m., followed by a Puppy Meet & Greet from 2–3 p.m. Opening Weekend is also Colorado Weekend, 32 LOVELAND MAGAZINE

19, 25 and 26. Gates open at 6 p.m. and tours start at 7 p.m. The event takes place in the “Savage Woods,” west of Loveland at the base of Devil’s Backbone, in the flood plain of the Big Thompson River.

Admission is $20 per person and the event is not recommended for children under 11 RRY E B E L years old. While the ST E MA CA IN M Z E A Y G B event has hosted ND MA OVELA L R a Kid’s Day in the O F past, they will not be doing so this year. For more information, visit creepywalk.com.

l l a F n u F d n a l e v in Lo so wear your Colorado gear for $2 off gate admission. Other fun events include Denver Broncos Weekend October 11–13 and free horse-drawn carriage rides on October 19. Every weekend will include a corn maze, petting zoo, bonfires, wagon rides, barn playhouse, and pig races every 90 minutes, among plenty of food and fun.

“We could not carry out the work we do to help change lives without the support of the community at the Fall Festival,” says Tschetter. “When you attend the Harvest Farm Fall Festival, you are supporting life-changing efforts.” Harvest Farm is located at 4240 East County Road 66 in Wellington. For more information, visit harvestfarm.org/fall-festival.

Creepy Walk in the Woods The dates for this year’s Creepy Walk in the Woods are October 11, 12, 18, ReporterHerald.com - LovelandMag.com

Zombie Crawl

On Saturday, October 19, from 4–7 p.m., Loveland Aleworks will host the 2019 Loveland Zombie Crawl. This annual tradition is free to attend and will have two zombie make-up vendors on site. Juiced on Imagination, an expressive art therapy organization, will offer zombie makeovers ranging from $10 to $30. Phobia Entertainment will offer makeovers for $20-$50, featuring airbrush and prosthetics.

Piggin’ Out Loveland BBQ and, of course, Loveland Aleworks beer will both be available for purchase.

A costume contest will take place at 5:30 p.m.

After the event is over, zombies are encouraged to roam the streets and take advantage of the many downtown drink specials available to those in costume. Participating October/November 2019

businesses include Burk’s Tavern, The Laureate Publick House, East End Ale House, Rock Coast Brewery and Pourhouse Bar and Grill. “This year we have far more participating local businesses offering specials to people dressed as zombies,” says Zach Andersson, marketing manager at Loveland Aleworks. “Our event is free and all-ages, and we’ll have lots of amazing zombies roaming the streets of downtown supporting local businesses.” Loveland Aleworks is located at 118 West 4th Street in Loveland. For more information, visit lovelandaleworks.com.

Halloween Hullabaloo

The Marketplace at Centerra will host the 13th annual Halloween Hullabaloo on Saturday, October 26, from 12–4 p.m.“The Hullabaloo provides a safe trick-or-treating experience for kids of all ages, along with a fun variety of hands on experiences that include a petting zoo, craft stations, visits with the Fire Department and bounce houses,” says Lesa Biedron, marketing coordinator with McWhinney. “Each year we strive to grow the Hullabaloo and bring a unique aspect to the event.

Something new to see might be a fortune teller, stage performances, mini haunted house—you’ll have to visit the event to find out for sure!”

Complimentary goodies are available while supplies last. Activities are free and the festival concludes with a costume contest from 3–4 p.m. The Marketplace at Centerra is located off Highway 34 and Rocky Mountain Avenue in Loveland. Find more information at centerra.com/event/ halloween-hullabaloo-at-centerra.

Annual Christmas Bazaar

King of Glory Lutheran Church will host the 10th annual Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, November 9, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nearly 60 vendors from across Colorado will be selling October/November 2019

handmade items and boutique items, such as gift baskets, craft cards and quilts made by King of Glory members. Lefsa will be sold at the bazaar’s bake sale and lunch will be available from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be a Children’s Craft Room where shoppers can leave children to be supervised while they shop, and this year’s bazaar will also feature an expanded silent auction with special collectible items. “All the proceeds raised by King of Glory are given to local charities the church supports, including Loveland Rotary KidsPak, LuMin CSU Lutheran Campus Ministry and Sky Ranch Christian Camp,” says Leo Salazar, Bazaar team leader for King of Glory. “This bazaar is truly a community affair. Dozens of individuals make it happen, and vendors from all over our community all sell only unique, handmade items.

We have numerous shoppers who tell us they look forward every year to the King of Glory Bazaar and that it’s the best in the area.”

This year’s Festival will feature a dance party on 4th Street after the tree lighting ceremony with holiday tunes from The Blues Dogs Band.

The party will feature two stages with a diverse lineup of performances, a holiday art market and a beer garden.

“Festival of Lights is special because it’s become a tradition for local people to come down with friends and family and soak up a feeling of holiday cheer in their hometown,” says Hawkins. “It also contributes to positive tourism for Loveland and our downtown district. While this is only our fourth year, it feels like it should have been happening for years.”

If You Go...

King of Glory is located at 29th Street and Wilson in Loveland. For more information or questions, call 970.669.5983.

Festival of Lights

A Loveland classic, the Festival of Lights, will take place this year on Friday, November 22, from 6–9 p.m. “Festival of Lights is a fun and entertaining way to kick off the holiday season,” says Sean Hawkins, executive director of the Loveland Downtown Partnership (LDP) and Downtown Development Authority (DDA). “It’s a real hometown celebration, including a beautiful tree lighting ceremony in front of the historic Rialto Theatre and holiday lighting all along 4th Street between Garfield and Washington. Our good friend Santa is there to visit for kids of all ages, as well as hot cocoa, s’mores and more!”

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Harvest Farm Fall Festival

Weekends, October 4–27 Fri. & Sat.: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Sun.: 1–6 p.m.

Creepy Walk in the Woods 1750 Savage Road October 11, 12, 18, 19, 25 & 26 Gates at 6 p.m.; Tours at 7 p.m.

Zombie Crawl

Loveland Aleworks October 19, 4–7 p.m.

Halloween Hullabaloo Marketplace at Centerra October 26, 12–4 p.m.

Annual Christmas Bazaar King of Glory Lutheran Church November 9, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Festival of Lights Fourth Street November 22, 6–9 p.m.

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What to Do

DOWNTOWN LOVELAND NIGHT ON THE TOWN

Second Friday monthly, 6-9 p.m.

Spend some time getting to know your neighbors at this monthly downtown block-party. Attend gallery openings, exhibits, music, visit local restaurants and more. lovelandmuseumgallery.org/programsevents/events/night-on-the-town/

YOGA SUPPORT GROUP FOR CANCER SURVIVORS

First and third Wednesdays monthly, 5:15-6:15 p.m.; McKee Medical Center, 2000 N. Boise Ave., Room B, Loveland This is a free class offered to those who have been touched by cancer.

To register, please call 970-810-6633.

FALL AT FRITZLER AND SCREAM ACRES

Now-November 2: Hours vary; 20861 Co. Rd. 33, La Salle

Solve a corn maze, shoot the pumpkin blasters, pedal go-carts, bounce on the pillow jump, tackle the slide mountain and more. For older guests, Scream Acres and the haunted corn maze come to life after dark. fritzlerfarmpark.com

LOVELAND ART STUDIO TOUR

October 12-13, October 19-20, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Multiple locations, Loveland This tour provides a public venue for Loveland-based artists to showcase their work and contribute to the city’s vibrant arts community. lovelandartstudiotour.com 34 LOVELAND MAGAZINE

KNIT FOR A CAUSE KNIT-A-THON

October 16, 10 a.m.- 3 p.m.; The Harmony Cancer Center, 2121 E. Harmony Road, Fort Collins Knitters and crocheters put your nimble fingers to generous use!

Knitted Knockers invite you to contribute your skill to create comfortable prosthetics for breast cancer survivors. Yarn, patterns, drinks and snacks will be provided, just bring yourself and your US4 double point needles or size G crochet hook. There’s even a chance to win door prizes! For more information call (970) 402-5330 or email info@coknittedknockers.org.

MCKEE FOUNDATION’S GALA FOR WELLNESS

October 26, 5:30 P.M.; Embassy Suites 4705 Clydesdale Pkwy., Loveland This year’s Gala for Wellness, Under the Big Top, will be a blacktie evening with a gourmet plated meal, just-for-fun gambling, a dance floor and circus-style entertainment.

Guests will have a chance to win one ne of many vacations as well as a brand-new Subaru, from Subaru of Loveland. All proceeds will benefit cancer support in Northern Colorado. galaforwellness.com

LOCAL AUTHORS SHOWCASE

November 16,1-4 p.m.; Loveland Public Library, 300 N. Adams Ave., Loveland Join Northern Colorado authors for ReporterHerald.com - LovelandMag.com

Loveland Public Library’s Local Authors Showcase. Patrons can do some early holiday shopping and have books signed by the author while authors have an opportunity to connect with readers of all experience levels.

Unpublished authors will be able to learn from their more experienced colleagues, and gain inspiration at the same time. lovelandpubliclibrary.org/local-authorsshowcase

ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION JINGLE BELL RUN

December 1, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

The Ranch Events Complex, 5280 Arena Cir, Loveland

Run and have fun at the Arthritis Foundation’s longest-running, holiday-themed 5K race series.

Participate with a team (or your dog) to run or walk this chip timed race.

Be there with bells on for the 1 in 4 Americans with arthritis. jbr.org/northerncolorado

COLORADO GIVES DAY December 10

Community First Foundation and FirstBank are presenting Colorado Gives Day on December 10, 2019.

This annual statewide movement celebrates and increases philanthropy in Colorado through online giving.

The $1 Million Incentive Fund created by the partners is one of the largest giving-day incentive funds in the country. Visit ColoradoGives.org to make your donations.

October/November 2019

Shop Local. Buy Local.

There are many ways to strengthen our community, and one easy way is buying local. Whether it’s a restaurant, boutique, home and garden store, apparel or shoes, auto dealer or other shopping destination, buying local has many benefits, and building a stronger community is only one of them.

Our local businesses give our community character, create vibrancy and bring us unique experiences.

WE INVITE YOU TO THINK, SHOP AND BUY LOCAL. START YOUR SHOPPING ADVENTURE BY SUPPORTING THE LOCAL BUSINESSES ADVERTISING IN YOUR HOMETOWN NEWSPAPERS!

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