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SUMMER 2013

DEPARTMENTS

P6 • Out & about

One-stop shopping Farmer’s markets dish up more than just fresh produce

P8 • Mind, Body, Spirit

Smart choices for a safe summer Tips to beat the heat and travel safely

P10 • Money matters

Before the sweat has dried on his brow Quick payment leads to peace of mind for everyone

P12 • Healthy Living

Ozone levels pose risks Take steps to reduce these pollutants

P14 • Keep it Sharp

Guide to events and activities

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P16 • Calendar

Porketta, potica & sarmas Secret family recipes pass to the next generation

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Calendar Editor Aly Titterington

Puzzles and games to challenge your mind

P24 • Senior Moment

HIGHLIGHTS

EDITOR Kristin Titterington, 221-9210 kristin.rmpublishing@gmail.com

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Check out these events and activities across northern Colorado

Regional

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Guide to events and activities Discover northern Colorado and beyond this summer and fall. Explore fairs, festivals, rodeos, concerts and musical performances in our own backyard or take it on the road and check out the mountain festivals.

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Bear Jack Gebhardt, Linda Osmundson, Kim Sharpe, Aly Titterington, Janet Werst ROCKY MOUNTAIN PUBLISHING 825 Laporte Ave., Fort Collins, CO 80521 Voice 221-9210 Fax 221-8556 editor@rockymountainpub.com www.RMParentMagazine.com Rocky Mountain Senior magazine is published five times a year by Rocky Mountain Publishing, Inc. Publication of this paper does not constitute an endorsement of the products or services advertised. RMP reserves the right to refuse any advertisement for any reason. The opinions expressed by contributors or writers do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Rocky Mountain Publishing. ©2013 Rocky Mountain Publishing, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction without express written permission is prohibited.

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One stop shopping

Farmer’s markets dish up more than just fresh produce KRISTIN TITTERINGTON

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aturday mornings usually find us at the Larimer County Farmer’s Market. Not only do we find a plethora of beautiful, fresh, locally grown produce but we are surrounded with booths for everything from locally produced wine to coffee. Often live music also entertains market-goers. It can be quite an event.

My daughter and I like trying out locally made soaps, lotions, chapsticks, sunscreens and other beauty essentials.

Many of the products are made with ingredients found in Colorado. We also have to check out the jewelry, candles, fresh-cut flowers and locally made aprons and bags. I like to stock up on presents for upcoming birthdays and holidays.

My husband gravitates to the plant-starts, buying new plants for the garden. One week they had worm tea— not sure what to think about that. He also doesn’t like to miss the winetasting and coffee booths. He usually picks up some delicious local cheeses.

If you arrive hungry, you can snack on delicious rolls and baked goods (that way you won’t get weak while shopping).

By the way we do actually love buying the fresh produce. We find it best to have a list of items we are looking for (otherwise it can be overwhelming)—tomotoes, peppers and onions for salsa, greens for those ohso-fresh summer salads, and of course peaches when they are ripe. Corn is great on the grill—as are squash, onions, peppers—in fact most vegetables.

Cold gazpacho soup is also a summer favorite and only fresh, local tomatoes will work for us. We like to try newto-us veggies and make new recipes with old favorites.

If you are not in to canning and making jams and jellies, buy them at the market.

You can also find meat selections—

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beef, emu and homemade meatballs.

You can order meats for the following week if they don’t have what you want.

Eggs are another item we always like to get—they really do taste better. (That is if you don’t have chickens of your own).

The markets can be hot this time of year, remember to dress appropriately—hats are a good idea—and drink plenty of water.

Loveland Fort Collins & Loveland Farmers’ Markets www.fortcollinsfm.com Loveland Farmers’ Market 3133 N. Garfield (in front of Hobby Lobby) Tuesdays 11am-3pm

Following is list of farmer’s markets in northern Colorado. Check out a few and find your favorite.

W. Loveland Ave. & 2nd St., LV. Tuesdays 3-7pm

Loveland Farmers’ Market lovelandfm.com Loveland Station Parking Area

Fort Collins Fort Collins & Loveland Farmers’ Markets www.fortcollinsfm.com 1001 E. Harmony Rd. (in front of Ace Hardware) Sundays 11am-3pm, Wednesdays 11am-3pm

Greeley Greeley Farmers’ Market www.Greeleygov.com Union Pacific Depot, 902 7th Ave., GR Saturdays 7:30am-Noon Wednesdays 3-6pm (starting July 10)

Larimer County Farmers’ Market www.LarimerCountyFarmersMarket.org Larimer County Courthouse Parking Lot, 200 Oak St., FC. Saturdays 8am-Noon

West Greeley Farmers Market www.RealTimeFarms.com 2555 47th Ave., GR Sundays 10am-3pm

Drake Road Farmers’ Market www.DrakeRoadFarmersMarket.com 802 W. Drake Rd., FC (NW corner of Drake & Worthington) Saturdays 10am-1pm

Windsor Windsor Farmers Market www.Windsorgov.com 5th St. & Main St., Windsor Saturdays 9-12:30pm

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mind, body, spirit

Smart choices for a safe summer Tips to beat the heat and travel safely

By JANET WERST

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hough summer time is for leisure activities, fun, and vacations, the condition of your health should not take a back seat.

Bodies of older adults respond differently and are more prone to heatrelated illnesses (heat cramps, heat stroke) because you are more insensitive to heat compared to your younger counterparts. What’s the rush? Slow down and enjoy the summer. The faster you move, the more your body heats up.

Beat the heat

Stay hydrated. Older adults should drink 4-8 glasses of water per day even if you do not feel thirsty. Limit alcohol and caffeine as these drinks dehydrate you.

Fresh fruits and vegetables can also help hydrate your body.

Stay out of the sun during the hottest part of the day. Wear sunscreen with at least SPF 15. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothes. Lighter colors and cotton materials are best for the warm weather. Use a wide-brimmed hat and wear sunglasses to protect your eyes.

Plan your outdoor activities early in the morning and later in the afternoon.

Beware of medications that affect your body’s ability to deal with heat. Antibiotics may make your skin more sensitive to sunlight and diuretics may dehydrate you faster. Ask your pharmacist.

Safe summer travel tips

If traveling this summer, you need to decide which activities you can handle. Will you be going for long hikes? Does the hotel have an elevator (if your knees don’t like stairs)? Are there ample opportunities for bathroom breaks? Below are some travel tips to keep you on the road: If you are traveling for long periods at a time, get up and move around to avoid blood clots in your legs. You should get up and move around every two hours.

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prescriptions in your carry-on luggage in case your suitcase takes a trip without you or you get stranded.

Carry identification and medical information with you. This includes a driver’s license, passport, phone numbers of relatives and information about medical conditions (including any allergies).

Get enough sleep. Don’t stay out

too late or veer too far from your normal routine. You don’t want to end up sick on your vacation. A change in time zones may cause jet lag, so don’t pack the agenda on day one.

Don’t overexert yourself. Prevention is the best medicine! If you’re feeling tired or short of breath, stop and take a break. If your symptoms do not improve within 20 minutes of resting, consider seeing a doctor. It may be a heat-related illness.

Wear comfortable, sturdy shoes for walking. Don’t be embarrassed to ask for a wheelchair in airports or museums!

The above tips are good for everyone, not just older adults. Share with your children and neighbors so everyone stays healthy this summer. Be safe, go out, have fun, and enjoy the lazy days of summer!

Janet Werst is the Injury Prevention Coordinator at UCHealth.

Keep cool this summer If you experience any signs or symptoms of a heat-related illness (listed below), get out of the heat, drink cool water, and if symptoms get worse or persist, seek medical treatment immediately.

• Cramping in the legs • Heavy sweating • Weakness • Cool, pale, clammy skin (signs of heat exhaustion) • Fast, weak pulse • Nausea/vomiting • Fainting • High body temperature (over 103 degrees) • Hot, red, dry skin (moving into heat stroke) More information on the signs and symptoms and treatment of heat-related illnesses can be found at http://www.cdc.gov/extremeheat/warning.html.

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money matters

Before the sweat has dried on his brow Quick payment leads to peace of mind for everyone B ear J a c k G eb h ar d t

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his last spring we contracted to have a big elm tree removed from our backyard, and deep pruning on two other large trees (a catalpa and a honey locust) as well as clearing generations of wild plums (non-fruit bearing) and other “tree stuff ” around the yard.

The tree guy estimated it would be at least a two-day job. (In my maturity I have come to recognize that yes, by gum, I could indeed climb those trees, do it myself, save some bucks, but no, by gum, these tree folks know what they’re doing, do it every day, have all the tools and a large cherry-picker truck to do it with. In my maturity, I choose to buy the pleasure of watching.)

With the crazy wet weather we had last spring the “do” date for the two-day job changed numerous times and was spread out over several weeks. The owners of the business, a man and his wife and one of their helpers were also the laborers who would profit from the job.

At the end of the actual first day of work, more than two weeks later than planned, it was clear that the quickly approaching next storm would further delay the job. So I happily handed the tree man a fist full of cash to cover that first day’s charges. He was somewhat surprised. (“Payment due within thirty days” was his expectation.)

As I handed him the cash I quoted one of the few verses I know from the Muslim Qur’an: “A laborer should be paid before the sweat has dried on his brow.” Having myself been a laborer in various fields during much of my life, I appreciated the precept from the laborer’s point of view. (Curiously, as a laborer, I had also experienced the paradoxical feeling of “burden” when paid in advance for work yet to be performed.

Timing is important.)

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same practice, perhaps at even a higher level. Whenever possible, all bills submitted to Billy Graham were paid on the same day they arrived.

With the passing of years I have experienced both the wisdom and psychological relief of this practice. In earlier years I would put all our household bills, (sometimes, I confess, unopened) into the “bills basket” and then once or twice a month, generally around pay day, I would “attack” the bills basket with whatever ammo (cash) I happened to have at the time. One of my excuses for putting off payment was the notion that

Perhaps because of Billy Graham and the Qur’an, at some point I made the decision that I too would endeavor to pay all bills within ten-minutes of the time they entered our house. (Check written, envelope stamped, ready to mail.) If not the whole bill, at least what I could pay at the time. To my surprise, such a practice has led to a much calmer, more solvent daily relationship with bills in particular and money in general. I know that my quick payment of the cable bill, or phone or electric bill doesn’t make for a better dinner or more gas in the tank for the laborers (as it does, sometimes, with local

I could collect the interest on the money.

This excuse, of course, is no longer valid (if ever it was.) Most checking accounts don’t pay any interest at all, and even a high-end saving account pays only one percent or so. This makes the interest on a thousand dollars for thirty days somewhere around eighty-three cents. On a hundred dollars, it’s not even nine cents.

workers.) But the practice does soften, simplify and strengthen my own “bill paying” mind-set.

“A laborer should be paid before the sweat has dried from his brow” makes for a richer life not only for the laborer, but, come to find out, likewise for those who hire the laborer. Perhaps it’s the economic equivalent of the golden rule.

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healthy living mation occurs when air emissions bake in the hot summer sun, citizens can help by taking voluntary steps to reduce these pollutants, including:

Ozone levels pose risks Take steps to reduce these pollutants K i m S h ar p e

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reathing. It is one of those automatic body functions we take for granted…until we struggle to do it. For some people, living along the Front Range can present breathing challenges because polluted air gets pushed up against the mountains and just hangs there, making air quality poor. Bright sunshine and temperature inversions (Colorado’s coveted warm days and cool nights) seem to make the problem worse. Of particular concern are the ozone levels and particulates in the air from wild fires.

Ozone Action Alerts are issued on days when meteorologists from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) expect weather conditions to lead to increased ground-level ozone concentrations in the metropolitan-Denver and Front Range region. The cities of Loveland, Fort Collins and Greeley are included in the alert area.

Elevated levels of ground-level ozone can cause symptoms in people that include stinging eyes and throat, chest pains, coughing and respiratory distress. Those at highest risk of symptoms due to elevated ozone levels include the elderly, young active children

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and anyone with a pre-existing respiratory condition, such as emphysema or asthma. Even healthy adults who spend a lot of time working or exercising outdoors may be affected by elevated ozone levels. During ozone alert days, people can lower their risk of developing symptoms by limiting prolonged outdoor exercise. Particularly sensitive individuals may even be advised to stay indoors.

Ozone is different from most other air pollution in that it is not emitted directly into the atmosphere. Instead, ozone forms in the lower atmosphere.

Those emissions are volatile organic compounds and nitrogen oxides. The sources of these ozone-forming emissions include cars and trucks, industrial operations, oil and gas wells, residential activities, such as mowing lawns and using paints and stains, as well as from naturally-occurring sources such as volatile organics from evergreen trees.

Ozone alerts provide specific health advice for people who may be affected by elevated ozone levels and they inform the community about steps that can be taken to help reduce ozone during those times. Because ozone for-

• Keep cars tuned and tires well inflated to increase mileage and reduce your fuel use • Stop at the click when refueling your car or truck to limit vapors at the gas pump • Refuel after dusk in the summer to avoid the period of intense sunlight • Commute by bicycle or bus, and combine or postpone errand-related trips during an alert if possible • Avoid idling unnecessarily while waiting in drive-through restaurants or banks, parking lots, train crossings, etc.

• Delay lawn mowing until evening to avoid the period of intense ozone formation • Avoid painting and staining projects in the heat of the day • Use water-based paints and stains.

Ozone also occurs in the upper atmosphere at an altitude of 10 to 30 miles above the Earth’s surface. This upper-level ozone is not a form of air pollution, and in fact blocks ultraviolet rays thereby protecting us from skin cancer, cataracts and possibly immune system damage.

More information about ozone in our region is available at www. ozoneaware.org. A link on that website allows individuals to sign up to receive a daily email ozone level advisory. Ozone air quality alerts also are published in most daily newspapers, on Fort Collins Cable Channel 14 and on several metroarea television news channels.

To help residents keep track of air pollution levels related to wild fires, the Larimer County Department of Health and Environment posts on its website (larimer.org/health/chs/wild fire) wildfire smoke health advisories throughout the summer fire season. The page includes wildfire smoke advisories and forecasts for the Larimer County region, as well as links to regional and state air quality information.

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Rocky Mountain Senior Word Search

Search Rocky Mountain Senior to find the answers to these clues. Then find the words in the puzzle.

Clues: One-stop shopping, p6 1. B reakfast treats you might find at a farmers’ market.

2. The Greeley Farmers’ Market is located at this Depot.

Smart choices for a safe summer, p8 3. These might affect your body’s ability to deal with heat.

4. I f traveling for long periods, these can develop in your legs.

Before the sweat has dried on his brow, p10 5. Paying these quickly leads to peace of mind.

6. P ayment due in this many days is typically expected.

Porketta, potica & sarmas p24 7. Ancestral country on her husband’s side.

8. C onfusion about this dish, pigsin-a-___________.

Mountain festivals, Bravo! p2 9. E njoy weekend tasting wine in this mountain resort town.

10. Crested Butte celebrates these at this festival.

Good and local, Bravo! p4 11. Town that hosts Frontier Days.

12. Catch the Bohemian Nights here

Answers: 1. rolls, 2. UnionPacific, 3. medications, 4. clots, 5. bills, 6. thirty, 7. Slovenia, 8. blanket, 9. Steamboat, 10. wildflowers, 11. Cheyenne, 12.

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I grew up in northeast Montana.

90 miles from Canada and 90 miles from North Dakota. We used to joke that it was not the end of the world but….we could see it from there!!

I was blessed with a wonderful family. I always felt loved and supported by my grandparents and had wonderful parents. My 3 children were also very close to their grandparents and also their great grandparents. It was a wonderful life for all of us.

My Grandpa passed away in 1991 and left my Grandma in a deep depression that she could never come out of. She lived with my mom and dad and my uncle and his wife for an additional 13 years but we actually lost Grandma when we lost Grandpa. During those 13 years, my father passed away on his tractor of a heart attack when he was 63 years old. My wonderful family was disappearing very quickly.

Shortly after Dad passed, Kevin Dunnigan spoke with my Mom about purchasing Long-Term Care insurance. Grandma was still living with Mom most of the time and this was a very stressful situation. Grandma was not able to communicate so the days were

very quiet and lonely for my Mom. My Mom knew that she did not want to live with me or my brother and she wanted to purchase the insurance for her and for us.

She applied and was approved for long-term care insurance.

Eighteen months after my Dad passed; my Mom was diagnosed with breast cancer. She recovered very well from surgery but had side effects from the chemo. One year later, she has surgery again. Soon after the second surgery, Mom started repeating herself over and over again. At this point she was 64 years old. Grandma was still living with her. Grandma was getting close to 90 years old at this point and her memory was better than Mom’s. My brother and I were concerned but could not get a diagnosis.

Grandma passed away in 2006 at the age of 96. We were sorry to lose Grandma but felt that Mom could move on and take care of herself.

Well that was not to be. Mom had 2 strokes the day after the funeral. I took her to see a neurologist.

I was told that she would never be able to live on her own. He showed me the MRI results that showed several spots on her brain that were small strokes that she had

been having over the years. Each stroke took more of her memory.

Finally we had the diagnosis that we had been looking for but dreading to hear – Mom had dementia.

I moved her to Colorado to live close to me. She currently is living in an assisted living facility in Loveland, only about 7 blocks from my home. We try to keep her life very stress free to slow the process of the dementia. She is doing great and loves where she is living. She is the crossword champion of the home!!!

We were very fortunate that she purchased the long-term care policy while she was healthy.

I hope this story will encourage you to look at long-term care insurance for you and your loved ones.

Mom now lives where she can get the best care and we do not need to worry about how to pay for it. We were very fortunate that she purchased the long-term care policy while she was healthy. If she would have waited just 6 months longer to purchase, she would not have been insurable because of the cancer.

If you would like to discuss longterm care insurance and get a quote, please feel free to contact Kevin Dunnigan at 970-622-2366.

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SU M M ER 2 0 1 3 ONGOING Through July 7 Greeley Stampede Rodeos, concerts, youth activities and an Independence parade—what could be more fun. Island Grove Park, GR. www. greeleystampede.org.

July 11-14 The Little Mermaid, Jr. by Peanut Butter and Jam Revue This classic Disney title contains all of the songs from the Academy Award® winning animated feature film as well as three new songs from the Broadway show. Lincoln Center, FC. 11am. 970221-6730 or www.lctix.com.

Friends of the Library Summer Book Sale!

Thousands of books for sale. Harmony Library, 4616 South Shields, FC. www. poudrelibraries.org.

July 19-28 Cheyenne Frontier Days The world’s largest outdoor rodeo and Western Celebration. see Rascal Flatts, Jason Aldean and others. Watch ropers and riders, peruse western artisan booths and more. Cheyenne, WY, www.cfdrodeo.com.

July 12-21 Bonnie and Clyde: A new musical Presented by Up in Lights Productions. Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow went from two small-town nobodies in west Texas to America’s folk heroes and the Texas law enforcement’s worst nightmares. Rialto Theater, 228 E. Fourth St., LV. 970962-2021 or www.cityofloveland.org.

July 26-28 & Aug. 1-4 The Mostlies: Parody Night present Fifty Shades of Grey…Hair The Mostlies present their annual musical, comedy, parody revue. The show is rated PG-13. Lincoln Center, FC. 11am. 970-221-6730 or www. lctix.com.

July 26-Aug. 4 South Pacific presented by the Stampede Troupe The classic Rodgers & Hammerstein musical that premiered on Broadway in 1949. Greeley Central High School, 1515 14th Ave., GR. 970-356-5000 or www.ucstars.

Aug. 2-4 Beauty and the Beast, Jr. Presented

by Up in Lights Theater Productions for Kids by Kids The story begins when Maurice, an inventor from a quaint French town, seeks shelter in an old castle after losing his way to a fair. The master of the castle is a horrible beast that takes him captive but offers him freedom in exchange for Belle, Maurice’s only daughter. Rialto Theater, 228 E. Fourth St., LV. 970-962-2021 or www.cityof loveland.org.

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4895 Lucerne Ave. Loveland, CO • 80538 Harvest Pointe is an 80-unit affordable apartment community for adults 62 years of age and older. Harvest pointe is a non-smoking community.

Each unit features one bedroom, a fully-equipped kitchen, living room, bathroom and dining area. There is a communal multi-purpose room with kitchen, craft room and library.

Residents have ample parking and enjoy the close proximity to shopping restautants, public transportation, and medical facilities. Some apartments are specially equipped for mobility impared persons.

We hope you can join us. Questions, call 686-5603.

La Ruta Maya: July 9th, 6:30pm-8:00pm

Frequent traveler Richard Grant shares photos & stories from his trip exploring Central America

Poudre Learning Center: July 30th, 6:30pm-7:30pm

Join the PLC Director for an interesting lecture on the PLC trails, open space and critters that live in the watershed

Applicants must be at least 62 years of age with an annual income of below $27,200 for one person or $31,100 for two people. Harvest Pointe is a non-smoking community.

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Aug. 9-18 Encore! Encore! “The Red Velvet Cake War” A fast-paced, off-kilter, southern comedy baked inside a high-stakes wager, a family feud, and a Texas tornado. Lincoln Center, FC. 970-2216730 or www.lctix.com.

Aug. 16-18 Bohemian Nights at NewWestFest This community arts and music festival’s 25th anniversary year will feature 8 stages of continuous live entertainment. The kick-off concert evening on Friday, August 16 will begin at 5pm on the Mountain Avenue Stage, then the full festival runs all day Saturday and Sunday. Enjoy the stellar Colorado music lineup featuring over 70 Colorado bands and 3 national headliner shows. The festival celebrates Fort Collins’ 140th birthday by hosting over 250 vendor booths, arts and crafts, all types of cuisine, great Colorado beer, a carnival, a Kids’ World and Kids’ Music Adventure and all in historic Downtown, FC. Festival Hours: 5-10pm Friday/ 10am-10pm Saturday/ 10am7pm Sunday. 970-484-6500 or www.

DowntownFortCollins.com.

Through August 25 Shrek: the Musical This Colorado state premiere is certain to be the biggest endeavor ever presented by Midtown Arts Center. This show brings the hilarious story of everyone’s favorite ogre to life. Midtown Arts Center, 3750 S. Mason ST., FC. 970-225-2555 or www. midtownartscenter.com.

The Sound of Music This lavish and critically acclaimed production tells the uplifting true story of the Von Trapp family’s flight across the mountains and works its magic once again, for young and old alike. Candlelight Dinner Playhouse, 4747 Market Place Dr., Johnstown, CO. 970-744-3747 or www. coloradocandlelight.com.

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Sept. 21-22 FORToberfest A celebration of bicycle culture! Fort Collins has come to love 3 things, bands, beer and bicycles, so FORToberfest celebrates everything we love about our town. Enjoy an amazing lineup of Fort Collins and Colorado Bands, a seasonal beer, and check out how Fort Collins does ‘Bicycles”. Fort Collins bike manufacturers, retailers, and bicycle groups all set up booths to represent the wide variety of ways Fort Collins embraces bicycle culture! Friday 5-10:30pm and 11pm-10:30pm Saturday.

Downtown, FC. 970-484-6500 or www.

DowntownFortCollins.com.

Monday, July 1 Anasazi of the American southwest#3: New Mexico, Rio Grande Area Pueblos A unique presentation of Puebloan culture, Southwest travel, historical pueblos, colorful archaeological sites, ancient rock are and more. Council Tree Library, 2733 Council Tree Ave., FC. 7pm. www.poudrelibraries.org.

Tuesday, July 2 Noontime Notes: Steve Eulberg (Mountain and Hammered Dulcimers) Oak Street Plaza, Old Town, FC. 11:30am-1pm. 970-484-6500 or www.

DowntownFortCollins.com.

Great Decisions—Iran How can the United States and Iran move forward? Is the existence of Iran’s nuclear program an insurmountable obstacle? Old Town Library, 201 Peterson St., FC. 7pm. www. poudrelibraries.org.

Thursday, July 4 Thursday Night Live Concert Old Town Square, FC. 7-9pm. 970-4846500 or www.DowntownFortCollins.com.

Friday, July 5 Downtown Summer Sessions Concert Series Local Colorado bands, local craft beer and summer fun! Old Town Square, FC. 7-9pm. 970-484-6500 or www.

DowntownFortCollins.com.

Scrabble @ Your Library Players of all ability and experience levels are welcome. Council Tree Library, 2733 Council Tree Ave., FC. 10am. www.poudrelibraries.org.

Saturday, July 6 Movie Night: Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom The action-packed sequel to the Raiders of the Lost Ark. Old Town Library, 201 Peterson St., FC. 7pm. www. poudrelibraries.org.

Tuesday, July 9 Noontime Notes: Interstate Cowboy (Western Swing & Ranch Tunes) Oak Street Plaza, Old Town, FC. 11:30am-1pm. 970-484-6500 or www.

DowntownFortCollins.com.

Noontime Notes with Kevin Cook— Master of Morning: Lark Bunting Old Town Library, 201 Peterson St., FC. Noon. www.poudrelibraries.org.

Thursday, July 11 Thursday Night Live Concert Old Town Square, FC. 7-9pm. 970-4846500 or www.DowntownFortCollins.com.

Friday, July 12 Downtown Summer Sessions Concert Series Local Colorado bands, local craft beer and summer fun! Old Town Square, FC. 7-9pm. 970-484-6500 or www.

DowntownFortCollins.com.

Sunday, July 14 Author Peter Heller visits Best selling Colorado author of “The Dog Stars”. Book sales and signing after presentation sponsored by Old Firehouse Books. Old Town Library, 201 Peterson St., FC. 2pm. www. poudrelibraries.org.

Genealogy Program—Military Records Emphasis will be on types and examples of available records, where to find them and how to get copies. Old Town Library, 201 Peterson St., FC. 2pm. www.poudrelibraries.org.

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MONday, July 15 Old Town Tunes with the Honey Dewdrops The Virginia-based roots duet of Laura Wortman and Kagey Parris. With a blend of new Americana and traditional fold music, they focus on dynamically blending the sounds of instruments and voices by singing and playing into a single microphone. Old Town Library, 201 Peterson St., FC. 2pm. www. poudrelibraries.org.

Money Matters Learn ways to spend less as you get ready for back-to-school shopping.

Harmony Library, 4616 South Shields, FC. 7pm. www.poudrelibraries.org.

Tuesday, July 16 Noontime Notes: Cary Morin (Acoustic Original Rock & Folk) Oak Street Plaza, Old Town, FC. 11:30am-1pm. 970-484-6500 or www.

DowntownFortCollins.com.

From Underneath You, They Come Learn the secrets of how to create ghoulish zombie make-ups and other special effects. Old Town Library, 201 Peterson St., FC. 7pm. www. poudrelibraries.org.

Money Matters Learn ways to spend less as you get ready for back-to-school shopping.

Old Town Library, 201 Peterson St., FC. 7pm. www.poudrelibraries.org.

Thursday, July 18 Thursday Night Live Concert Old Town Square, FC. 7-9pm. 970-4846500 or www.DowntownFortCollins.com.

Genealogy Program: The Migration West—A Genealogy Story The story of Mary Bader Arbuthnot and her genealogical story of migration and settlement from Scotland to Boulder County. Old Town Library, 201 Peterson St., FC. 6:30pm. www. poudrelibraries.org.

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and summer fun! Old Town Square, FC. 7-9pm. 970-484-6500 or www.

DowntownFortCollins.com.

Monday, July 22 The New Christy Minstrels The talented New Christy Minstrels preform an evening of folk music mixed with a touch of Broadway.

Rialto Theater, 228 E. Fourth St., LV. 7pm. 970-962-2021 or www. cityofloveland.org.

Tuesday, July 23 Noontime Notes: The Just Jazz Quintet (Your Favorite Jazz) Oak Street Plaza, Old Town, FC. 11:30am-1pm. 970-484-6500 or www.

DowntownFortCollins.com.

Thursday, July 25 Thursday Night Live Concert Old Town Square, FC. 7-9pm. 970-4846500 or www.DowntownFortCollins.com.

Friday, July 26 Downtown Summer Sessions Concert Series Local Colorado bands, local craft beer and summer fun! Old Town Square, FC. 7-9pm. 970-484-6500 or www.

DowntownFortCollins.com.

Bill Chrastil A talented songwriter and an accomplished instrumentalist, Bill Chrastil’s high-energy show is a salute

to music legends. The evening’s line-up includes 50s/60s favorites, Country, Classic Rock, and several of Chrastil’s original songs. Rialto Theater, 228 E. Fourth St., LV. 7pm. 970-962-2021 or www.cityofloveland.org.

Saturday, July 27 Foothills Night Out + Lipstick The 11th annual Foothills Night Out, a fundraising event benefitting Foothills Gateway, Inc. and the Namaqua Center, presents the musical comedy Lipstick. Rialto Theater, 228 E. Fourth St., LV. 6pm. 970-962-2021 or www. cityofloveland.org Tuesday, July 29 Noontime Notes: Mark Sloniker, Colleen Crosson & Friends (Jazz Piano) Oak Street Plaza, Old Town, FC. 11:30am-1pm. 970-484-6500 or www.

DowntownFortCollins.com.

Thursday, Aug 1 Thursday Night Live Concert Old Town Square, FC. 7-9pm. 970-4846500 or www.DowntownFortCollins.com.

Friday, Aug. 2 Downtown Summer Sessions Concert Series Local Colorado bands, local craft beer and summer fun! Old Town Square, FC. 7-9pm. 970-484-6500 or www.

DowntownFortCollins.com.

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Tuesday, Aug. 6 Noontime Notes: Rodney James & The High Gear Daddies (Rock-n-Roll, Rockabilly) Oak Street Plaza, Old Town, FC. 11:30am-1pm. 970-484-6500 or www.

DowntownFortCollins.com.

Thursday, Aug. 8 Thursday Night Live Concert Old Town Square, FC. 7-9pm. 970-4846500 or www.DowntownFortCollins.com.

sophisticated writing and physicality, Brian Regan consistently fills theaters nationwide with fervent fans that span generations. Lincoln Center, FC. 7pm.

970-221-6730 or www.lctix.com.

Sunday, Sept. 8 Nelsen’s Old Town Car Show A wide variety of cars including hot rods, vintage and classics, trucks, and customs cars will line the streets of Downtown

Fort Collins. Entries will be parked along the entire span of Mountain Ave including near Nelsen’s Auto Tech Center, Walnut Street and Linden Street.

11am-5pm. 970-484-6500 or www.

DowntownFortCollins.com.

Friday, Aug. 9 Downtown Summer Sessions Concert Series Local Colorado bands, local craft beer and summer fun! Old Town Square, FC. 7-9pm. 970-484-6500 or www.

DowntownFortCollins.com.

Saturday, Aug. 10 Live Nation presents Brian Regan It is the quality of Regan’s material, relatable to a wide audience and revered by his peers, which continues to grow his fan base. The perfect balance of

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Porketta, potica & sarmas...

Secret family recipes pass to the next generation L in d a O s m u n d son

S

ince my parents divorced when I was 9, we never held to any family traditions. We kept in contact with my dad’s siblings, but, for the most part, my mother, brother and I seemed to float like a hot-air balloon gliding along on various currents, sometimes up and sometimes down yet never repeated. I promised myself that, once I married, I’d set up traditions for my family.

Some of those traditions revolved around food–Slovenian foods from my husband’s side rather than southern recipes from mine. I learned to make porketta. The first time I tasted it I thought I’d died and gone to heaven.

Our first visit to Minnesota after our marriage included an evening with his buddies and their wives for a barbeque. Rather than barbeque as I knew it, porketta was served–a seasoned pork roast shredded and served on buns.

At first we couldn’t find a recipe.

We bought the packet of unknown seasonings to take home. Now I know the secret twelve seasonings and make my own mixture. I cut the pork roast into pieces, season it, and cook it in a crockpot. Most chefs do not recommend that procedure but it works great for me. The recipe is actually Italian rather than Slovenian but is still our family favorite and a specialty

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at my holiday open houses.

I learned to make what my husband called pigs-in-a-blanket. The only recipe I knew by that name was a hotdog wrapped in bread. When I served it to him, he asked, “What is this?” After my explanation, he told me he meant cabbage wrapped around seasoned ground meat and rice. We both were at fault–I called them cabbage rolls and his family called them Sarmas.

Any time my husband’s mother visited, I asked her to show me once again how to make potica. It took nine years before I attempted the sweet dough rolled paper-thin and covered

with a nut filling. The jellyroll-type specialty is cut into loaves and baked.

After many years of perfecting the technique and practicing only at holidays or special occasions, my husband commented that mine was better than his mother’s—the ultimate compliment.

Potica is so difficult to make that few of his siblings or their offspring attempt it. They are amazed that I, an in-law, make this special Slovenian nut bread treat. All seven grandchildren love what the 4-year-old twin boys call “Nana’s Special Bread.”

In June our youngest son bought a new house. Since the closing left them with no roof over their head for a few weeks, they planned to move in with us for that time.

The twin girls, 15, were excited because, as they said, “Nana cooks good dinners.” Of course, they aren’t here on a daily basis and only know my specialty meals.

“Mom,” my son said, “maybe you can teach the girls and Cathy how to make porketta, brisket, and potica.” The girls’ eyes sparkled when they agreed.

It took a long time but perhaps what comes around will now go around.

In July I’ll pass my special secret recipes to those who love them most. I’ll hand down some family traditions I created.

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