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SPRING 1990
PEOPLE AND
THEIR PETS
Exotic Pets of
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1990
SPRING
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PEOPLE AND THEIR PETS
The latest trends in pet selections for the 90's with
an interesting look at local exotic pet owners
DESIGN LINES- TABLE TOP TRENDS
Selections for the new bride
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SPECIAL SECTION:
THE ELEGANT 90'S WEDDING
The beautiful bride and all the fabulous
wedding details
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SPRING FASHION
Splashes of fresh color in soft, relaxed
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FRESH KIDS' FASHIONS
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DINING OUT- THE EGG & I RESTAURANT
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MONEY MATTERS- THE MARITAL
PARTNERSHIP- WHO DEFINES IT?
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FOCUS ON FITNESS - HOW TO AVOID THE
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REGIONAL VIEW- A VISIT WITH A VET
What is happening in animal care in the 90's
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Exciting spring events for the whole family
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Exotic pet trends . . . 12
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
Theresa Anderson Mary Herrick
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Susan M. Lach
John Clarke
Dennis Larson
Susan Cole
Jim Mucklow
Sandra Cowan
Linda Roesener
Lydia Dody
Steve Sweeting
Lee Ann Grauel
Mary Spinelli
The Rites of Spring . .. 38
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MEET STYLE'S FASHION MODELS
Harleen Alexander. Real estate associate/partner with the Group, Inc., is married
to Lonny and has two grown children Ty G.,
27, and Tracey, 25, and one grandson
Grant. She is a miniature house builder, a
member of the International Guild of Mini-~~ i?;llllll-.-.3 ature Artisans and enjoys golf. "It was a
;.:-"""""-. pleasure to wear such wonderful clothes
and the photo session was a great experience. The shop
owners were wonderful and offer grand service on a very
personal level. The afternoon of filming was a great experience! I have nothing but positive feelings about the level of
professionalism and class associated with Lydia and the
people she works with."
Cindy Aline Radosevich. Married to
George and mother of Teresa Aline, 15, is
a part-time stylist and model for Elan and a
cashier/receptionist for the Coloradoan.
Her interests include skiing, soccer, volleyball , scuba diving, dancing and cooking . "I
really enjoyed working with Lydia and her
associates. She does an outstanding job
in selecting and arranging accessories for the photo shoots.
Working with Lydia provides the opportunity to model some of
Ft. Collins finest clothing."
Linda Wildman.
Vice-president and
property manager for Foxfire Property
Management, Inc., is married to Bob and
has two daughters, Lexie, 21, and Lisa, 18.
Her interests include aerobics and
Morgan horses. "Great fun! Lydia and
staff made it a wonderful experience. I
was very impressed with the expertise
and the professionalism."
Brian Barnes and Laura Cecchinelli. Our soon to be wed bridal
couple, are interested in skiing,
scuba diving, country dancing, reading and travel. Brian, a land surveyor, felt modeling was "unique
and different. What I liked best was
there were no second bests - shots were taken until the
perfect shot is achieved ." Laura, a model, said, "The clothes
we wore were very beautiful and I got a lot of ideas for my
wedding."
Karen and Pete Cecchinelli. Parents of bride Laura, 22, Lisa, 24,
and Wade, 20, and grandparents of
Devon, 2 months. Pete is an airline
pilot with United Airlines enjoys hunting, fishing, motorcycles and is president of the Taft Canyon Home
Owners Association. Karen, a registered nurse, formerly a
hospice nurse, is chairman of the Non-practicing and Parttime Nurses Association and enjoys travel, fishing , bridge
and boating . "Working with our family modeling made this a
pleasant experience. Wearing the elegant clothes was a plus
- a very exciting afternoon ."
Wade Cecchinelli, Juli
James and Brittnianne
James. Attendants to our
bridal couple. Wade, is a
HVAC technician and enjoys
fishing , hunting, movies and
electronics. Juli, a child care
student, enjoys fishing, movies, reading and skiing. Brittni, 21/2, loves to color, sing and draw. "We all enjoyed getting hair
and makeup done and wearing such lovely clothes."
KIDS KORNER
Lisa and Julie Garrish. Lisa, 3-1/2, and Julie, 2 are the daughters of Laura
and Michael Garrish.
Holly Herin. Age 9, is a third grade student and Teen Scene's Little Miss
and is the daughter of Dana Petko. She has one brother, Jeremy, 11 and
enjoys gymnastics, dance and roller skating .
Alexandria Hettler. 18 month old daughter of Lydia Dody and Richard
Hettler.
Adam and Kevin Kroneberger. Adam, 4, and Kevin , 2, are sons of Brad
and Sherri Kroneberger.
Jessica Uphoff. Daughter of Sue Sutton and Gary Uphoff, is a 6th grader
at Linton Elementary. She is Teen Scene's Miss Teen Scene and enjoys
martial arts, basketball, dancing and writing . "I enjoy modeling, but this job
will stick in my mind forever. I hope I'll get an experience like this again."
Spring 1990
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Harleen's playful
friend, Woody, is
an 11 year old
Hyacinth Macaw, pet of Rick
Mainwal and
Anne Lee. Her
dress is an explosion of
bright color
and style in Barboglios cotton banana print, $325.
Dress and hat courtesy of BJ's. The handsome
mahogany arm chair features carved swans and
wine leather upholstery, $280, courtesy of Antiques
Affinity. Cover photography by John Forgach.
PUBLISHER'S LETTER
While growing up I remember always
owning at least one cat, two parakeets,
assorted turtles and goldfish and feeding one or more neighborhood cats and
squirrels. I always dreamed of owning
a horse, but neither space nor our pocketbook could accommodate that wish.
Animals were always a part of my life
and although we only own one dog
now, our older daughter, Meredith has
already decided that an aquarium full of
pretty fish, two birds, and a horse should
soon move in!
Meeting Rick Mainwal and touring
his thoughtful and well kept collection
of exotic animals was both interesting
and informative. I enjoyed photographing him with his boas but can't say that
I share his affection for these pets. He,
Anne Lee, and Woody braved our recent March snows and made it to the
studio for our cover shoot which was
quite entertaining for our model Harleen, and the rest of us at Style. Thank
you, Rick, Anne and Woody!
Jorge and Becky Figueroa were extremely gracious to give my family a
tour of their farm and exotic animal
haven. Not only did I enjoy visiting with
them and learning about their dedication to and love for animals, but my
daughter, Meredith got a real thrill out
of collecting eggs from the chicken coop.
Thank you Jorge, Becky, John Testa
and the many other people touched by
Mary Herrick as she wrote our fun feature story.
Our special section focuses on weddings and the latest trends of the 90's.
A busy wedding season is coming up
and we are fortunate in Ft. Collins to
have so many good businesses to provide the many necessary products and
services. We hope you patronize our
local businesses if wedding bells are in
your near future.
We enjoyed bringing this spring issue to your and hope you find it good
reading.
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PEOPLE
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THEIR
By Mary Herrick
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one re the days of style with
livings conditions, with landlord restricchinctiilla coats, snake skin
tions or limited open spaces. Smaller
belts, and alligator handbags
pets like cats, rabbits, fish, and birds
without a conscience. The
can be confined to condo living without
1990's is more likely to see the na ural
ever needing to taste of the outside
skins of these animals alive an well in
world , and can survive longer periods
contemporary sanctuaries of the subof isolation.
urban home. Why would today's pet
With the upsurge of singles, single
lover choose a snake to curl up around
parent families , and smaller families,
their neck rather than cuddling up with
pets have taken on an increased value
a soft, fuzzy kitten? Because the conas family MEMBER rather than pet
cept of "pet" has expanded intG the
animal. Pets are increasingly regarded
strange, the exotic, the practical, a d
as an importa-r-1 entity in filling some of
the least demanding. Snakes often eat
those gaps left from societal changes.
only once a month and don't demand
Senior Citizens, fast becoming the
constant affection , which makes them
largest segment of our population, are
convenient for 90's on-the-go lifestyles
well aware of the human-animal bond,
of pet owners.
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Changes within the values
also exeelient candidates
and characteristics of our society are
for pet ownership - financially indecausing changes in the overall choice
pendent, mobile , in generally good
health, and "empty nesters," having
of pets. We are no longer owners of
mutts or show dogs; neither do we
more time and energy to devote to pets .
restrict ourselves to alley cats or PerThe traditional pets are being replaced
sians. Commonly found in households
with animals requiring less attention.
Schedules that include work, workouts,
now are lizards, birds, snakes , rabbits,
ferrets, and even pigs.
travel, and outside leisure leave little
Peoplearegenerallyselectingsmaller
time for pet-intensive demands.
pets. As housing costs rise , people are
THE HUMAN-ANIMAL BOND
more frequently choosing smaller housTops on the list of what pets provide
ing, and more rental housing. An infor humans is companionship. Our
creasingly mobile society needs pets
childhoods can recall those dearly bethat can be packed up easily and moved
loved pets that provided solace, play ,
to a new location, or pets that can be left
independently for several days at a
and unconditional love that got us
time . Large breeds of dogs are practithrough the rough spots. Our dog 's tail
wagging ecstatically at the end of a
cally impossible to keep in high-rise
long school day when everything in the
world went wrong was enough to shake
us our of our doldrums.
Adults, too, recognize that pets provide companionship, especially through
stressful times of divorce, single parenting, and the death of a family member. Single adults rely on pets for companions in an age where relationships
with the opposite sex have become
increasingly complex. Some men and
women even comment that it's much
easier to relate to a pet than to try to
figure out a human relationship. And
some couples prefer pets to children for
completing their families .
Pet facilitated therapy is well -recognized by psychology experts. They
understand how people can sometimes
relate more easily to pets rather than
humans. Pets are less threatening ,
less demanding, not judgemental, and
contribute with their affection to a sense
of well-being in people's daily lives.
Bereavement therapy actively uses
existing pets or may encourage new
pets in a loss situation. When a family
mernmer dies, often the pet serves as a
link tG> that person's presei\IC in the
family . The pet can help ott:f,ers in the
family adjust to their loss tHrough its
sensitivity to their emotional needs.
The handicapped rely on their bonds
with animals for extended use of limited
senses and mental processes. Seeing
eye and hearing ear dogs provide
people with the protection and communication to help them meet life's demands. Horseback-riding-for-hanCJicapped programs provide those people
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wit ,a_• rise in self esteem and mobility
through their relationship with horses.
The Humane S0ciety of Larimer
County is providing ~erv1ces in the Fort
Collins area for pet therapy in many
ways. According to Ilene Monroe,
Shelter Manager, a variety of programs
help people get acquainted with pets
and facilities the ra y. Under the supervised monthly visitation, psychiatric
patients will often start talking about the
pets they have known and loved, ~n i ~h
can open up communication for off1l er
subjects . The Service Dog Program
provides trained dogs for the handicapped , such as people who are wheelchair bound or autistic children.
"Animals provide a means for a fuller,
richer life for a person who can't reacfDt
things or can not relate easily to thei r
people, " Monroe states.
The Human Society also provides
speakers on pet behavior and wildlife
rehabilitation. All Larimer County nursing homes are visited once a month
with a variety of pets .
Pet visits benefit residents of care
centers immensely, says Sharon
Pebley, Administrator of Columbine
Care Center and Windchime Assisted
Living Facility.
"You can observe an agitated individual as he starts petting an animal ,
and soon a marked difference in his
emotional state emerges-the animal
is soothing , calming. "
Pebley encourages famil ies to bring
their pets to visit relatives in the care
centers to provide companionship . Two
squirrels outside the Windchime facility, thought of as pets, are now robust
and healthy because of the residents'
devotion.
"They love to watch the squirrels play
and save pieces of bread to toss to
them ," Pebley laughs, "The squirrels
are no longer threatened by humans
and come up to get fed . And there are
a couple of stray neighborhood cats
that get the same treatment. "
Physiological studies have shown that
pets contribute to a lessening of stress.
Stroking a cat on your lap may actually
reduce your blood pressure, according
to data now documented. "Just watching their comfort level reduces your
stress by making you more relaxed ,"
states Dr. Mary Carlson , Ft. Collins
veterinarian of the Blue Spruce Cat
•G1mic. "There 's nothing like cuddling
•up with a nice furry cat. "
Pets also tune-in to your feelings .
Says Dr. Carlson, "Cats know when
you 're sick or upset. " She relates how
Spring 1990
PROFILE: RICK MAINWAL
A casual passer-bywould never dream
what a collection of creatures thrives
inside of Rick Mainwal's Ft. Collins ranch
home . The bedrooms are host to such
pets as chinchillas and a Hyacinth Macaw parrot.
Rick, a Fort Collins police officer, has
always loved animals. When a child , he
kept a monkey, reptiles , chickens, and
ducks, and was always bringing strays
home. Now he stocks his life with more
exotic species.
Two Red Tail Boa Constrictors , a
Savanah Monitor (an Australian lizard), a
Gecko lizard , and a Green Iguana compose his reptile collection. He is fasci nated with reptiles , but acknowledges
the looser relationship they offer.
"You can develop an understanding
with them , but you can 't really teach them
to do things ," he says. "Exotics intrigue
me, though . You can watch them grow,
and study how different species act"
Rick 's interest in exotic pets started in
California, where he attended the "Gentle
Jungle," a school for training animals to
use on movie sets. There he handled
lions, tigers , chimps , bears, elephants
and jackals. He also started raising and
collecting birds , culm inating in approximately 50 parrots. He kept them outside,
of course , in the warmer climate of California. Now, he keeps only one bird , a
10-year parrot-companion , "Woody. "
Woody acts for the most part like a dog ,
walking , and talking , and is very affectionate . The brilliant blue parrot has
practically a whole bedroom to himself,
and keeps tabs on Rick's activities at
home by jumping up and down on his
perch or calling or singing loudly. His
curved beak takes him speedily
across the bars of his cage , but
could sever a finger like a tooth -
Rick "relaxes " with his two Red
Tail Boa Constrictors, Sid, 2- 112
y ears old and 4 feet long, and
Moses, 3-112 feet long and
1-1/2 years old.
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pick. When he gets upset or angry, he
might just pull out all his tail feathers ,
which constitute quite a plumage . Rick
finds birds fairly easy to raise .
"If you keep them healthy and handle
them right, they're not much trouble.
Respiratory infections are the worst problem-you have to watch drafts near
doors. "
Rick is pursuing a degree in animal
science at CSU. He also helps train
police dogs and wants to become a
handler. He has three dogs of his owna Rottweiler, a Doberman, and a "mutt,"
who stay mostly outside.
Indoors, he keep four chinchillas, furry,
grey-black animals that look like a cross
between a rabbit and a giant mouse.
They skitter as they play in their cages .
Five ferrets also keep Rick, and his friend
and housemate Anne Lee , entertained .
He claims ferrets, a member of the weasel fam ily, are much more interesting
than cats .
"Their antics are hilarious !" He enjoys
letting them roam about when either he or
Anne are home , but doesn 't trust them on
their own .
Rick has a 55 gallon aquarium already
set up and is starting another 30 gallon ,
possibly with a salt water environment.
Rick gives Anne the credit for helping
him keep his collection of animals intact.
Between the two of them, they manage to
keep everyone fed and cared for. Looks
like Rick has a gentle jungle of
his own .
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PROFILE: JORGE FIGUEROA
Jorge Figueroa doesn 't just have ANY
menagerie-he has acquired a complex
combination of exotic breeds of animals,
and a wide spectrum of types. But each
one has a story, and Jorge loves to tell it.
The clinical director of the Rocky Mountain Regional Pain Management Center
could weave spellbinding tales of his
animals for hours to anyone inclined to
listen . But, most of all, he loves to be with
the animals, and his wife, Becky, and
daughter, Jennifer, age 5, on their 45
acre farm near Waverly.
Jorge has two llamas, four dogs, two
horses, two cows , one sheep, two goats,
a cat, two foxes, chickens , and 12 lovebirds. And they take a considerable
amount of his family 's time . But he doesn't
begrudge any of it.
"I love having exposure to all kinds of
animals. For me, they are stress reducers-when I'm with them I'm totally present with them and not thinking about
anything else . It's a totally focused activity," says the trained behavioral psychologist. "Animals are unconditionally loving.
It's a non-demanding relationship."
Two llamas in Jorge's collection came
as a result of boarding some friend 's
llamas. These fascinating, gentle and
peaceful animals have both short and
long range vision and Jorge uses them as
pack animals for hiking trips into the
mountains.
Jorge's dogs reflect his curiosity about
animals and cultures . Cuban-born himself, he is intrigued with exotic breeds. A
Sharpei (a breed that once stood as the
palatial guard dogs of Chine) and a
Hungarian Komodor (considered the
"king" of sheep dogs) are members of his
dog family , along with an Aierdale-Shepherd cross and a Basset hound.
Legend, Jorge's Morgan horse, is
Jorge's closest bonding with an animal.
He feels that the other animals are in
some respects passive and subserviant,
but Legend is very independent.
"We're equals," he says, "we have
mutual respect for
another. And when I'm riding my horse,
I'm totally with my horse, and not anywhere else." A Palomino horse serves
his wife , Becky, as a companion .
A Jersey cow named Buttercup came
as a Christmas present to Jorge , originally intended for milking.
"But she thinks she's a dog and goes
for walks with us," he chuckles. A Scotch
Highland steer is the other beast of
Buttercup's species. Jorge says it's a
furry, shaggy critter and looks like a yak.
Auction finds are a source for Jorge
and Becky. They will visit auctions and
sometimes rescue mistreated or abandoned animals. A Jacob's Ram (a fourhorned sheep) was an auction find . A
arctic fox was also salvaged from an
auction, a domesticated animal that would
be helpless in the wild . Jorge is concerned about respecting wildlife forms in
their natural habitat and not attempting to
domesticate them . He and Becky are in
the process of becoming licensed wildlife
rehabilitators for animals who have become injured or unable to care for themselves.
"There is a difference between having
exotic, domesticated animals and attempting to keep wild animals, whose
needs are very difficult to meet, and
whose ownership is really self-serving ,"
he states.
Jorge has a personality that reflects a
love of living things , an intense involvement with his environment, and a compassion and foresight for all God 's creatures . He studies and does his part to
save endangered species, attending zoos
all over the country.
"Zoos play a critical role in preserving
endangered species by providing them a
place to breed without threat. " A love for
pets as a child has always been present,
but in adulthood it is a passion . And
Jorge's wife , Becky, shares his passion.
The combination of the two of them ,
Jorge says , is potent. He doesn 't feel the
need to OWN animals, however,
he just likes having them around.
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a red fo x, and marmots.
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more animals ?
"Of course! " He laughs. Next
on the list is a Bactrian camel.
Jorge 's menagerie includes a
Jacob 's ram and two goats.
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her own cat never left her side for
almost a week after the loss of her
mother. Pet owners are well aware of
the sensitivity of their pets. They often
receive confirmation of their own emotional states with the whining, restlessness, or even affection of their pets.
A new relationship has emerged in
human-animal connections , however,
that may actually be a return to a more
primeval one . Many pet owners are
choosing exotic and unusual varieties
of animals to care for, just to observe
their habitat and life form. An increase ing awareness of ecological data has
1 encouraged a need in people to recon nect with their fellow life-mates on the
planet. A "return to nature" in the forms
of caged reptiles and salt-water aquariums gives people links to their ancient
ties.
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Animal rigt:its issues have also focused attention on their importance as
global residents with dignity and purpose. This realization has stimulated
curiosity about, and raised the value of
animals in people's minds.
TRENDS IN SELECTION OF PETS
Cats are now thl-e ost popular pets
in 90's households. ;:vhey are low maintenance pets-can be trained to eliminate in a litter box and can fare well with :J.l
their independent nature without a lot of.
attention . Landlords allow more cats
than dogs in their rental units because
of low noise levels and less property
damage. In Larimer County, cats are
considered "free spirits," not subject to
leashes.
Statistics from the American Veterinarian Medical Association (AVMA)
show an increase in cats as pets nationally of 52 million to 55 million over
the past decade. The same figures
show a decrease in dog ownership
from 56 million to 52 million over the
same time period .
"They're loving , soft, and they purrrr,"
smiles Dr. Carlson , "But you can 't discipline them like you can a dog. If you
want an animal that is servile , get a dog!
There are certainly 'cat people' and
'dog people' when choosing pets."
Birds and fish are the fastest growing
choices in pets after cats, according to
Doug Leidholt, another Ft. Collins veterinarian at the Moore Animal Clinic.
Fish provide color, peace and serenity
from their water environment, and ease
in care. Birds are very social , don't
need much room, and they are very attentive . They recognize you , talk to
you , sit on your shoulder or finger, and
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provide a conversation piece. You can
eat dinner with your bird, such as a
cockatoo or a cockatiel, says Dr.
Leidholt.
Birds now hold 6% of the
popularity of pets, and an average bird
household owns 2.5 birds, according to
the AVMA data. However, cautions Dr.
Leidholt, Colorado is NOT a great place
for a rain forest bird-the dry climate
causes dry skin and feathers, and their
beaks can crack.
The Humane Society of Larimer
County reports more birds in the last
few years surrendered by owners, which
probably reflects purchases by pet
owners who don't understand the nature of the pets they acquired.
Snakes, lizards, and turtles all fit the
criteria of smaller size and low demand
for contemporary lifestyles. They also
provide a fascinating study of nature at
work and a closer kinship with the wild.
Reptiles are considered "exotics" by
pet stores and veterinarians and are
difficult to diagnose as ill.
"Snakes can go on a hunger strike for
up to a year," states Dr. Leidholt, "This
can stem from a change in their environment, or just being 'mad' at you.
Lizards and snakes tend not to show
illness because in the wild they would
soon be prey if they acted ill. Symptoms may not even show up until they
are too weak to maintain life."
Something about the absolute seren;;JI~ of an iridescent blue-green iguana
~p0ised on a limb, totally present and
free of preoccupation w· life's distractions, is seductive.
serious and
gnarly-skinned face o
at creature
somehow belies a greater wisdom for
all it's observers. Time slows down,
and returns us to a primordial focus.
Rabbits also are seen more frequently
indoors these days as house pets.
"Having a rabbit is like owning,& a
moving, stuffed animal-they're IQ~Jt\g
and soft, you can housetrain theml:f~a
litter box, neuter and declaw them,"
states Dr. Leidholt, "But they are very
susceptible to bacterial infection and
get sick easily."
Ferrets, small and at ease in a litter
box, have also gained in popularity.
This domesticated member of the
weasel family is sometimes trained to
hunt rats or rabbits, but they can be
mischievous, and most pet owners keep
them in cages when not at home or
under direct supervision.
Though not "exotics", dogs still serve
humankind as "best friend" in a very
ancienttradition. In Fort Collins, trends
are toward hunting dogs-retrievers
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PROFILE: JOHN TESTA
John Testa has an unusual relationship
with birds. He practices the art of falconry, the training of birds of prey to hunt
while under the surveillance of a human.
It is a controlled sport, one me.ant more for
observing nature at work than killing game.
"Every falconer has a real love for the
outdoors and a respect for the predator/
prey relationship," John states. It is obvious that his appreciation for his birds
goes deep-he displays a photo album
full of artful visions of his falcons doing
what they do best.
John has two birds right now, which he
unfailingly spends two hours a day, six to
eight months a year training. His two
falcons are Hybrid Gyr/Peregrines.
"Falconers are usually obsessed with
the sport. They have to be really dedicated, as it takes hours and hours of
work," he explains. The birds are not
flown in the summertime for hunting ,
because they moult their feathers during
that season.
John remembers his first sight of falconry, when he noticed someone in his
neighborhood with a tiny hawk perched
on his fist, and was fascinated. A Fort
Collins telecommunications consultant,
John has been at falconry for 21 years.
Hawks, falcons, eagles, and owls are
all used in falconry. They are trained to
come back when signaled or whistled for,
and then are taken out wherever normal
hunting is legal, to fly after their prey.
After catching their quarry, the falconer
goes to them, and "trades off" with the bird
for a different food source, such as domestic quail or pigeons. The other prey
(such as ducks, small animals,
small birds, or rodents)
can be re-
leased if desired, because the hunting
birds do not always kill them right away.
John feels that compared with gun hunting, very little quarry is taken in falconry.
It is not always easy to find prey for these
birds.
"70 to 80% of birds of prey die in their
first year trying to survive in the wild. The
real joy is to observe them doing what
they do naturally," he says.
Training for falconry can start with any
age bird, but it is easier when they are
younger. They are kept around people to
become accustomed to handling, and
given a source of food. A light nylon
string is attached with leather straps to
their legs, and then they are given freedom to fly , increasing the distance a little
at a time. When the bird responds entirely to the whistle, voice or held-up fist
of its owner, then it is allowed to fly
without tether. Falcons can range for
miles, and a visual lure can be u·sed to
capitalize on their keen eyesight. Falcons are creatures of habit-if they are
successful in a training, they will continue to perform the same routine.
Falcons are mostly bred in captivity ,
and some are even considered endangered species, such as the Peregrine
Falcon. They are protected birds-it is a
federal offense to shoot them.
Strict federal and state regulations
guide falconry. An apprenticeship program requires 3 years of work before
licensing, an exam, and inspection of
facilities. Birds are all banded. and are
considered property of the federal government, not private property. John keeps
his falcons in a shed or in his yard on a
perch with a leash.
John also keeps two English Setter
dogs as pets, and the dogs and falcon
work together. The setter will point the
quarry and then the falcon will circle
until the quarry is flushed.
John estimates about 2000 falconers nationwide and about 8-1 0 in the
Fort Collins area. It is definitely not
everyone's "pet" project. John's
dedication to the sport reflects
more than respect for the predator/prey relationship-it reflects
a fine attunement with nature
and an extraordinary commitment to a feathered friend .
John Testa enjoys team effort
hunting with Tess, his English
Setter dog and Sassy, his
hybrid Gyr! Peregrine falcon.
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and spaniels. Dr. Leidholt feels this
reflects a more traditional "country
town,"or family oriented community .
Some of the more exotic breeds, like
Lapso Apso require more care with
dietary and grooming needs. The
actual cost of exotic dogs is alse: igher.
Larger animals like horses, ~mas or
pigs still claim pet owners' heartsthose with the open spaces for housing. Horses have gained in popularity
recently as pricing for them has gone
down. Feed and care, though, has
increased.
Llamas function in tbjs mountainous
region as a low-impcrc - ack animal
descL ibed as peacefu), noble, gentle
creatures. The Vietnamese Pig, a pot
bellied pig, can be housetrained and
leashed and has presented an increase
in requests for medical services at the
CSU Veterinary Hospital.
TRENDS IN PET MAINTENANCE
Veterinary science is responding to
et selection changes by studying and
Fecommending courses of action for
veterinary training.
Dr. Dennis
McCurnin, Director of the CSU Vet
Hospital, sees many ways in which
veterinary science needs to meet the
demands of pet owners.
"The trend is toward full-service veterinary care," McCurnin believes. Veterinarians are now offering a full compliment of life services for pet ownersfrom 'pre-purchase counseling' to geriatrics." Veterinarians are now being
trained to administer services in pediatrics, maintenance, geriatrics, and even
bereavement counseling. CSU Veterinary Hospital provides two such counselors on staff to help pet owners face
the loss of their beloved pets.
"Pets are no longer just 'pets,' but
family members, and people expect
services that cater to them. We now
have a nationally known oncology program , because people are choosing
cancer therapy for their pets instead of
'putting them to sleep, "' says McCurnin.
Pet owners now are willing to invest
thousands of dollars into medical care
for their pets. Emotional attachment
and increased income levels have
demanded these services from veterinarians. However, Dr. McCurnin says
that trends are more focused on health,
rather than the treatment of disease,
and also more of specialization in practice.
A renewed interest in the research of
exotic pets will eventually provide veterinary schools with the training needed
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Rick Mainwal's one year old chinchilla, Murphy
from Chile.
for the treatment of these species. More
and more veterinarians are specializing in distinct areas such as birds, reptiles, or zoological medicine.
The prevalent two-income, fast-paced
lifestyles are being considered for other
changes in veterinary practice.
"Everybody works, so services need
to be offered at alternative times to
clients," McCurnin states, "And a more
'retail model' of veterinary practice is
coming into being, where boarding,
grooming, supplies, food, and nutrition
counseling are offered at the same
location. That way pet owners can
purchase supplies from a trained professional who can show them how to
use products."
Pet trends can only get more interesting as the 90's move along. Perhaps iri addition to the two-car garage
and microwave miracles, we will also
see pet health insurance as part of
every corporate benefits package.
Mary Herrick is a journalist and freelance writer in the Fort Collins area
specializing in creative non-fiction
articles.
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Neighbor to Neighbor
Thursday April19, 1990 5:00pm
until8:00 pm
Canyon West and Columbine Rooms of
Lincoln Center
$9 advance purchase; $10 at door;
$6 seniors and children under 12
Sample tempting, tasty offerings from a collection of Fort Collins choice restaurants. This 4star food affair helps make a modest contribution
to Neighbor to Neighbor, a United Way agency
providing housing for homeless and disadvantaged. For more information, call 484-7498.
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CARING FOR KIDS CONCERT
Colorado Academy of the Arts and Lions
International
Saturday April21, 1990,7:30 pm
Lincoln Center Main Stage
$5 adults, $3 seniors and students
Performing groups from all over Fort Collins will
present this concert to benefit the underprivileged. Feature guests will be the Star Street
Dancers from Denver and Jumpin' Joe Hendricks performing bicycle tricks. A great family
opportunity. Tickets are available at Lincoln
Center and Colorado Academy of Arts.
LEARN TO CARE: BREAST
HEALTH SEMINAR
American Cancer Society
Thursday April 26, 1990
Morning session:
9:30 am to 1 :00 pm
Marriott Hotel, Ft. Collins
(includes luncheon at
12:00 noon) $10 per person
Evening Session: 5:30pm to 8:30pm
McKee Medical Center Conference Center,
Loveland (hor d'oeuvres)
no charge
Participate in these informative sessions of physicians, exhibits, breast exam demonstrations,
and exploration of future prevention methods.
Contact the American Cancer Society for information or ticket reservation by April23; 226-0148
or 669-0327 .
11TH ANNUAL KITCHEN
KAPER HOME
TOUR -"CAMELOT"
Fort Collins Service
League
April 27, 1990 10:00 am
to 3:00pm
$10 per person - 4 home tour
$25 per person - Patron Ticket,
5 home tour with brunch or luncheon
Tour these four lovely Fort Collins homes at your
leisure. Three of the homes on the tour offer
specialty craft and culinary items for purchase.
Patron ticket holder enjoy a brunch or lunch at a
fifth home. This annual home tour benefits Foothills Gateway Rehabilitation Center. For more
information or ticket outlets, phone 482-8342 or
482-5894.
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Poudre Valley Hospital Foundation and
First Interstate Bank
May 5,1990 6:30pm
University Park Holiday Inn
$150 per couple; $75 single
Silver Daze
Come relive Colorado's silver boom days at the
spring benefit underwritten by First Interstate
Bank. This year's proceeds will help lay the
lou dation for the PVH Prenatal Program: providing prenatal care, labor, and delivery services to
women unable to afford care. Timothy P and the
Rural Route 3 will provide rock & roll, countrywestern and rhythm and blues. For information
and reservations call 221-4660 by April 25.
2ND ANNUAL SECOND
CHANCE PROM- "UP ON
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American Cancer~
Society and the
Fort Collins Club ~
May 19, 1990,
SOCIElY' cmoRADo DIVISION . INc
8:00pm
Fort Collins Club Gymnasium
$75.00 per couple
Don't be a wallflower. Join in this fun event to
benefit the cancer society. Enjoy munchies and
dancing in the same type of dress you wore to
your first prom. Then help select this year's king
and queen. For ticket information call 226-0148
or 669-0327.
4TH ANNUAL
PRESIDENT'S
BALL
Fort Collins
Country Club
June 2,1990
6:30 pm cocktails,
7:15pm dinner,
8:30 pm dancing
Enjoy fine dining and dancing at this annual black
tie affair. Proceeds will be used for improvements at the Country Club. Call for more information 482-1336.
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June 16 through
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HighPointe, Landing
Drive and Boardwalk
Tour five custom homes at HighPointe built by
five Fort Collins builders. This benefits the Fort
Collins Symphony Orchestra. There will be decorating ideas in each home. Tickets are available
at the tour location. For additional information
contact Jan Carroll at 223-0700 .
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Body Sculpturing .
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Is It For You?
Kathy, a 36-year old professional
consultant anguished for years about her
hips and thighs. A size eight "on top,"
Kathy said she was a size twelve from
the waist down. Finding clothes was a
problem.
"I exercised like mad," she declares,
" and the only time it seemed to help was
when I starved myself. Even then, if I
gained any weight back, it'd go right to
By Susan Cole
my 'saddlebags.' Shopping for a bathing
suit was a nightmare!"
She is not alone. Nor is her problem
exclusive to women. Men are also
anxious to streamline their bodies and
retain a youthful shape to look energetic,
vital and current. Love-handles and potbellies are only cute on stuffed animals.
Kathy went to see Dr. Patrick Lillis
in Loveland after reading about lipo-
Advances in Liposuction Surgery
Dr. Patrick Lillis has perfected a surgical technique that represents a
major advance in liposuction surgery. Dr. Lillis' method, referred to as the
"Tumescent Technique", enables him to remove large amounts offat from
several body areas in an office setting with only local anesthesia.
The "Tumescent Technique" eliminates the risk of general and
intravenous anesthesia. Because this procedure can be performed in an office
setting and does not require an anesthesiologist the cost of liposuction is
dramatically reduced.
Dr. Lillis has treated over 700 patients and over 2500 body areas with
liposuction. Five hundred of these have been treated using the "Tumescent
Technique ." A small number of his patients who had previously undergone
liposuction under general anesthesia subsequently had equivalent or greater
amounts offat removed with local anesthesia. There was a unanimous and
overwhelming preference for the local anesthesia technique among this group.
Dr. Lillis published his research on the "Tumescent Technique" in the
October, 1988 issue of the Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology.
This article was subsequently reprinted in the French Journal of Plastic
Surgery (Sommaire) because his work was considered one of the major
advancements of the year in cosmetic surgery. Dr. Lillis was the only
American Physician to be so honored.
Dr. Lillis presented his research findings at the Annual Meetings of the
International Society of Dermatologic Surgery in Edinburgh, Scotland in
October, 1988, and in Brussels in October, 1989. He spoke to the American
Dermatologic Society in Washington D.C. in December, 1988, and in San
Francisco in 1989. He was a featured speaker at the American Society of
Cosmetic Surgery meeting in January , 1989, and at the American Society of
Dermatologic Surgery meeting in Fort Lauderdale, Florida in March 1988.
Dr. Lillis is currently President of the Colorado Dermatologic Society
and Vice President of the Colorado Dermatologic Surgery Society. He was
invited to speak to the members of the American Society for Dermatologic
Surgery in Maui, Hawaii in February, 1990. He has also been selected to edit
a textbook on Liposuction to be published by Saunders Publishing Co. in
Philadelphia which is slated to be released in July, 1990. He is in private
practice in Loveland, Colorado, and is an Assistant Professor of Dermatology
at the University of Colorado Medical Sciences Center.
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suction in a womens' magazine. Doctor
Lillis has now received international
recognition for his work with liposuction
(See Advances in Liposuction Surgery).
The procedure was initially performed
only in a hospital with the patient under
general anesthesia. Today, largely due to
the pioneering research efforts and advanced techniques perfected by Dr. Lillis,
liposuction can be done safely in the
doctor's office under local anesthetic.
Kathy is enthusiastic about the results of her liposuction. She has actually
had two liposuction operations. Her first
surgery was done in the hospital under
general anesthesia. She had her chin,
waist, hips, buttocks, thighs and knees
suctioned. Recovery took a week and
included an overnight stay in the
hospital. Eighteen months later, Kathy
returned for some additional spot reduction in her waist and upper thighs
after learning about Dr. Lillis' new office
technique. A nearly equivalent amount of
fat was removed. This time she returned
to work after two days of rest, "only a
little sore," and wearing a pressure
garment. The girdle-like dressing helped
her skin heal smoothly after the fat had
been removed. Kathy considers the
money she spent on the surgeries an investment in self-esteem and worth every
penny.
Liposuction is the surgical technique
of vacuuming away pockets of unwanted
fat. Instantly popular, liposuction has
become the fastest growing, most
frequent type of cosmetic surgery in the
United States. Developed in the 1970s by
French gynecologist Yves-Gerard Illouz,
the procedure was introduced in the U. S.
in the early 1980s. Today, 250,000
liposuction surgeries are performed
annually in this country.
In performing liposuction, the surgeon makes a small incision (1/8" to 1/
4") near the area where the fat is to be
removed. The incision is usually placed
in one of the natural folds of the body to
minimize scarring. The doctor then
inserts a straw-sized tube called a
cannula into the body. Using a highpowered suction machine, the cannula is
moved back and forth, dislodging the fat
cells which are then removed. Because
the body theoretically has a finite number
of fat cells, the deposits do not return and
the fat is gone for good. If you do gain
weight, it will be evenly distributed in the
remaining fat cells. If you diet, the
weight melts off evenly as the fat cells
contract.
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In a culture that emphasizes an
appearance of sleek competence, men as
well as women (although nine out of ten
liposuction patients are women) are
finding the perfect body to be an
aesthetic ideal difficult to achieve past
puberty.
Reporter Joyce Wader in "The
Washington Post" describes the
thousands of Americans which have
gravitated to liposuction as "a weary
people, bored to death with running for
ten years and contemplating without
enthusiasm (running for) another ten."
The overwhelming prospect of instantly thinner thighs is certainly appealing. For the first time, it is possible to
sculpt and shape the body, ridding it for
good of disproportionate fat deposits that
no amount of exercise will improve. And
having those fat deposits in the first place
probably isn't your fault. You inherit the
traits that determine if you'll have those
"saddle bags" and "love handles."
However, liposuction is not for everyone. Ideal candidates are healthy
people with normal body configurations
and isolated areas of fat. Liposuction
works best on individuals with resilient
skin and very little cellulite. The under40 age group is most likely to get the best
results. Nonetheless, liposuction has been
successful on all ages, even senior
citizens. Regardless, surgeons are quick
to point out that liposuction may help
you look good in your clothes but not
necessarily better on the beach. The most
common areas treated by liposuction are
the face, neck, arms, breasts, abdomen,
thighs, knees, calves, and ankles.
Liposuction is not a cure for obesity.
Liposuction can't make a heavy person
look thin. What liposuction can do is take
off inches rather than pounds. And most
people are quite happy with that.
Nonetheless, liposuction is still
surgery and the patient needs to do some
serious investigation into the options that
exist. Traditional liposuction, that which
is performed under general anesthesia,
has some annoying downsides. Whereas
most patients experience some soreness
after any liposuction, and many are
troubled with itching, tingling, or
numbness when their nerve cells begin to
heal, the problems seen after traditional
liposuction are significantly greater than
with the office procedure. Also,
postoperative swelling can be
uncomfortable and you may be rather
dramatically black and blue for a while
(up to a month). Patients wear a pressure
Spring 1990
Dr. Patrick Lillis, a dermatologist and
dermatological surgeon, is a medical
practitioner and researcher in liposuction
surgery. He has practiced in Loveland,
Colorado since I 979 and is on the staff at
McKee Medical Center.
garment for six weeks or longer to help
mold their new shape, and this can be a
bother. Finally, although the potential for
serious risk is minimal, liposuction under
general anesthesia can have
complications especially when the
procedure is combined with another
surgery. Conversely, not a single serious
complication has been reported
worldwide (as of this writing) when liposuction is performed under local
anesthesia.
The significant change with the new
procedure perfected by Dr. Lillis, is the
dramatically reduced incidence of
problems associated with the surgery.
Blood loss is reduced to minimal levels,
less than the amount drawn for a routine
blood test. And whereas traditional
liposuction patients can require a blood
transfusion, this has never been necessary
using the office technique. Swelling and
bruising are minimal and a pressure
garment is worn only a week. And
patients in the office are alert and
functional after the surgery, with none of
the nausea, grogginess and "washed out"
feelings typical after general anesthesia.
Patients will vary greatly in their
tolerance for even a small amount of pain
and in their recovery time. You may want
to take advantage of the opportunity to
get a little extra rest, or you may respond
like one of Dr. Lillis' more notable cases:
a young woman who worked in the
morning, had the surgery at noon, and
then returned to work for the rest of the
day.
Liposuction, like any surgery, is an
optional procedure that takes some
thought. Is it worth the inconvenience
and cost for the sake of vanity? Or is
making an effort to improve the way you
look merely an extension of developing
self-esteem and confidence? In a "fit and
trim" society, there are those who would
argue that having a little help with your
shape has too long been an exclusive
province of the rich. Others counter that
having surgery when you are not ill is
foolhardy. Then there are those who sum
up the issue with the cliche that (you can
do what you want but) "you never get a
second chance to make a first
impression." Trochanteric lipodystrophy
(saddle bags), look out!
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Dr. Lillis, in conjunction with
Housecall Video, Inc., (Dr. Kenneth
Olds, and Carol Olds) have produced a
video on liposuction . The video features
actual patients before, during , and after
liposuction. The video, entitled
"Bodysculpt," allows you to learn about
liposuction surgery in the privacy of your
own home. For more information, call
I -800-328-2929.
lEGNIIINES
able Top Trends
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By LeeAnna Grauel
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he weather is fair, spring's in the
air and just around the corner is
summer, our most popular time
of the year for weddings. And
this year, the first of the 90's, we see
weddings, as well as lifestyles, returning to the traditional but also showing a
style of their own design.
Today's brides are registering patterns of dinnerware, flatware, crystal
and housewares more often with their
fiances rather than with their mothers
as was done in the past. With shared
house and cooking responsibilities, the
groom is more interested in what kitchen
choices are available. Selecting with
their particular lifestyle in mind, many
couples are planning ahead and making an investment in their future when
purchasing fine china, silver and crystal.
There are several types of dinnerware from which to choose ranging
from the more casual earthenware and
stoneware to the more formal fine china
and bone china. "Most couples will
register for both casual and formal place
settings, but if two different sets of
dinnerware aren't possible, a formal
china set may be chosen for special
entertaining as well as for everyday
use. Although it is more expensive
than casual dinnerware, it is also more
durable and more chip resistant." says
Kathie Harper of Little Country Store.
Other couples are selecting dinnerware
that has an "in-between" look, like
Lennox's Chinastone considered a
move toward practicality because it
:;an be placed in the microwave,
:>Ven or dishwasher safely.
Patterns of china are moving
toward a more conservative look
that can be accesssorized as
.veil as providing a formal look.
Much of the tableware, both
::asual and formal , show a
Southwestern influence. In a
formal setting the design has
Indian colors of black and
gold with white, while
casual settings feature
more colors such as
peach, rose and turquoise. Also a current
favorite, art deco,
heavily influenced by
the 20's, is a highly
stylized and linear
pattern usually colored in rose, seafoam green
and black. Solid black dinnerware and
china has acquired a following, but must
be handled with care as it can scratch
or mar easily.
If the bride and groom have different
tastes in dinnerware patterns, they may
choose a customized look. "Take the
sophisticated look of a white plate with
gold trim then add a salad plate in a
deco pattern with some color and perhaps a design and create a whole new
look," says Lynn Oesterle-Zollner of
"Take the sophisticated look
of a white plate with gold trim,
add a salad plate in a deco
pattern with color and
perhaps a design, and create
a whole new look. "
Table of Contents. A couple might do
the same thing to change the look of
formal dinnerware to a more casual
look adding to the versatility
of their purchases.
Stainless steel and
multi-metal flatware
has increased in
popularity
with
couples. The quality
of stainless steel and
the multi-metals has imUptown by Mikasa.
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proved drastically in the last few years ,
and unlike sterling silver or silver plate,
can be placed safely in the dishwasher.
Many brides still select sterling silver
patterns looking toward future investments or gifts.
A wide selection of patterns are available in all metals to create any look that
is desired. "More simple designs with
clean lines and a modern look, or goldaccented or gold plate flatware teamed
with gold edged plates are more prevalent with fine chinas in the 90's." says
Mary McAlexander of Table of Contents.
"With a more casual setting
flatware may have a bit of color in the
handle or be a truly unique shape."
Crystal stemware-goblets, wines,
and fluted champagnes-are desired
to complete the coordinated look bridal
couples want to achieve when setting
their table.
Crystal patterns have
changed somewhat from the intricate,
complex cuts that were once popular to
more simple linear designs currently
being shown . And just as seen with
dinnerware and flatware, crystal stemware comes in a wide variety of styles
and designs to suit every couples' taste.
For a more formal, elegant setting,
distinctive designs in clear crystal stemware, such as the gold or platinum trim
are chosen . Frosted stems, colored
stems, or etched stems may also be
used in more formal settings to coordi-
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nate with china. Some brides select
tinted crystal in pink, blue or green and
the dramatic look of solid black also to
coordinate with their china. Pastel colors
and unusual shaping are also much a
part of the more casual look in glassware along with many extremely bright
colored hues. For the bride and groom
who like tinted crystal but feel it would
not complement their dinnerware and
flatware it is suggested that they purchase two tinted toasting goblets or two
crystal champagne flutes in solid black
for themselves for special occasions.
Not only does crystal stemware
complement a table setting, but any
decorative piece of crystal, like a salad
or fruit bowl , a vase, candlesticks, a
pitcher or a wine decanter, can also
accentuate the table. Instead of placing flowers or another decorative centerpiece on their table, couples are
frequently using the crystal to accent
and complete the coordinated look they
desire.
If a couple wishes to add more color
to their table, or wants to dress up the
look, table linens, place mats and napkins may be used to achieve these
effects. By placing a white or neutral
color linen on the table and adding
place mats and napkins with some color,
a formal table can look very pleasing.
Some may want only place mats and
napkins and no linen to allow the natural beauty of a wood table to show.
Woven placements offer a casual but
completed look to the table.
Many couples are also registering
cookware choices as well as tableware
choices. Entertaining at home has
increased in the last few years with the
kitchen being the center of the party.
Couples are selecting high quality
kitchen utensils, once again looking for
long term use as well as an improved
finish to foods. Stir fry continues to be
popular with our more health conscious
society and the proper pans and utensils are a must for the couple that cooks
together.
With all of the varieties and accessories available when choosing dinnerware, flatware, cookware and crystal,
it's no surprise that more prospective
couples are registering their patterns
and choices especially since the bridal
registry can also be used as a gift
registry. Throughout their years together, friends and family will always
know the perfect gift for them, and they
can continue to add to their collection.
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FOCUS ON FITNESS
AVOIDING
THE WEEKEND
WARRIOR SYNDROME
By Dr. Dennis G. Larson
•
ost Americans get little vigorous exercise at work or
during leisure hours. More
and more people are realizing the need for regular exercise to
offset the ills of a highly mechanized
and sedentary life-style . Vigorous
exercise, regularly practiced, is essential to the safe participation in many
spring and summer sports activities
and is the best way to reduce the chance
of muscle and joint injuries, or development of heat exhaustion. The potential
for exercise to aid in weight reduction ,
enhance job performance and sleep
patterns, counter stress , anxiety and
depression and reduce the risk of heart
disease is now well established . Unfortunately , there are many misconceptions about physical fitness and
how to exercise in a safe and proper
manner.
The first step is to determine the
goals of any conditioning effort and to
specifically focus the proposed training
program to the desired activities. Although many simply want to "get back
in shape", (improve cardiorespiratory
endurance), muscular endurance and
strength or flexibility may be of equal
importance for certain sports. Jogging
may be good preparation for a planned
hiking trip, but upper body training may
be needed for water skiing , wind surfing or swimming activities.
The next step is a critical assessment
of one's baseline health and fitness. An
individual who has worked out regularly except for a winter hiatus may
simply resume exercising at a lower
level. However any untrained male
over 40 or female over 50 should undergo a simple screening treadmill test
to investigate the possibility of occult
and assymptomatic heart disease before embarking on an exercise training
program . This is particularly important
for individuals with a history of high
cholesterol, smoking , high blood pressure, familial heart disease, diabetes or
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obesity and for older people.
The traditional workout session begins with a warm-up lasting 5-15 minutes during which time stretching of
muscles and tendons to reduce the
chance of injury or muscle soreness
takes place. The main conditioning
(aerobic) period should initially be low
to moderate in intensity, increasing to
maximum very gradually, usually over
a 12 week period . A cool down period
should always follow the main workout
and should last at least 5-1 0 minutes.
For most individuals the heart rate
should be less than 100 by 10 minutes
post workout. If you still feel fatigued
one hour after exercise, scale back the
next workout.
The mode or type of exercise activity
is determined by the goals of the individual. The exercise must be "aerobic",
meaning the body uses oxygen to produce the energy needed , challenging
the cardiorespiratory system. Vigorous , continuous and rhythmic exercise
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involving large muscle groups accomplishes this goal. Brisk walking, running, cycling , swimming and rowing are
some of the best examples. Exercise
designed for developing strength and
muscular endurance (weight lifting and
some types of exercise machines) may
be needed for some sports. Although
heart rate does increase significantly
with such devices, they may not necessarily elicit aerobic benefit (cardiorespiratory fitness).
Perhaps the most important of the 4
components of any exercise prescription is intensity. Development of
cardiorespiratory and muscular fitness
requires stimulation to substantial effort while remaining well within one's
capabilities. The target heart rate is an
essential simple barometer of exercise
intensity. Maximum heart rate can be
measured precisely for an individual by
standard tread-mill testing; or estimated
at 220 minus your age . Rates should
be checked (pulse over 10 seconds x 6)
immediately after exercise . Initially,
exercise to 60% of maximum rate,
gradually increasing to 85-90% over 812 weeks. For most adults this means
a target heart rate between 140-160
minutes; for older adults 120-140 may
suffice.
Duration of exercise is closely related to intensity; using target heart rate
allows a longer exercise duration.
During the early stage of training, exercise for about 20 minutes. Within 1
month, sessions should last at least 30
minutes. Exercising longer than 1 hour
per session may not yield a corresponding return in fitness, but is helpful in weight reduction-burning still more
calories.
Research shows that training effects
are both gained and lost rather quickly.
Regular workouts, a minimum of 3-4
times a week are essential to accomplish any training effect.
Taking the time now to use these
guidelines before getting back into
summer sports activities may prevent
injuries or even reduce the chance of
an unexpected cardiac event. If you
have a known cardiac or medical condition, however, check with your physician first.
Dr. Dennis Larson is a physician at the
Fort Collins Heart Clinic specializing in
adult and pediatric cardiology.
Spring 1990
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Sheer elegance is in vogue at the 90's wedding. Colors are rich, superb and breathtaking. Lots of bright hues
intermix with the softer pastels of the past. No longer is black a forbidden color at weddings; some brides are
selecting both black accented clothing for the wedding party and decor. The black and white wedding captures
an extraordinary fashion statement in sophistication: the bride and groom both in gorgeous, crisp white; the
bridesmaids in long black satin dresses with a deep V-neck back highlighted with pearls and the groomsmen
sporting black tuxes.
The 90's wedding blends the sophistication of the moment with the comfort level of today's older brides and
grooms. Both are proud of their positions and self-confident oftheir abilities. There is a return to the pure, basic
beauty of both ceremony and style.
Bridal gowns also capture the feeling of today with the return to quality and a less trendy look. The ultraromantic bride may select an off-the-shoulder, portrait neckline, not necessarily southern belle, but perhaps
a Jane Seymour look with long-flowing dresses. The more conservative look, the so-called "mermaid" or
sheath look denotes a sophistication again more marked in today's society. Both designs are formed to fit the
body and emphasize the health-conscious, attractive feminine figure. The majority of the brides are wearing
white, but many choose ivory because it enhances their complexion . Some select gentle pastel colors, such
as blush pinks or soft peach . Many oftoday's gowns are elaborately, but tastefully decorated with seed pearls,
sequins, soft lace and have beautifully shaped trains.
"The traditional, sweetness or sweet 16 look is not as popular as it was several years ago. The girl of the
90's excels in her own taste," says Beth Clarken, owner of Perfect Impressions Bridal and Formal Wear.
The headwear of the 90's also befits the occasion. Veils are stunning, full and superbly crafted with satin,
beads, pearls, silk flowers and the like. Hats are particularly flattering with pillbox shapes returning to fashion,
perhaps done in soft white or ivory feathers.
Mark Burke, owner of Mister Neat Formalwear, says "Fashion trends for the grooms will be a continuation
of the SO's . .. a conservative look of the Reagan era, when class and elegance returned to the industry. Styles
are more traditional with a single-button coat as opposed to a two- or three-button look of the 70's ."
A traditional look of the black tuxedo with tails is accessorized by bright, bold , patterned ties and
::;ummerbunds. Tuxedos are responsive to what is happening in men's fashions, i.e. trousers are fuller and
pants are peg-legged. Colors are emphasized through pocket squares. These may be used as momentos
for the groomsmen. Iridescent colors in bridesmaid dresses may coordinate with tie and cummerbund sets.
Texture is important. Basic black with a slight, subtle-weave striping defines patterns in the fabric of the coat.
Diamond patterns add texture and express excitement to the conservative look. Some fabrics have a sheen.
Gray is the second most popular color. Designer patterns add a touch of European class, exclusivity, and
~uality to formal wear.
Because the mean age of marriage is older and due to increased second time marriages, many more men
are purchasing their tuxes rather than renting. The thought is toward future opportunities for wearing blacktie apparel. With the new consciousness of the male toward quality clothing, it is fashionable to have a tuxedo
n the closet.
To avoid stress in preparing for weddings, both Beth and Mark suggest: plan early, plan together, and com11unicate. Couples should make wedding decisions together well in advance to avoid stress. Dresses usually
1eed to be ordered several months ahead of time. Tuxedoes do not need to be ordered as soon, but early seections of size, color, and style will guarantee their availability.
Elegant ivory satin with a hand-beaded Queen
Anne neckline, satin juliet sleeves with bow
accents above the elbow. The back has a
unique double apron with a satin rosette
attached followed by a scalloped cathedral
train with window motifs. Designed by
/lustra Bridal Designs for $736. Veil by
Lady Di for $87.
• Exotic prints
• Glorious
colors
• Figure
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silouettes
Swim wear classics by
Gottex, Viewpoint and
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Bridal consultants are more prevalent on the East Coast than in Colorado. They make suggestions for
dresses, color, photographers, flowers,
cake, caterers, and honeymoon travel.
The lack of consultants in Colorado has
made it essential for bridal and tuxedo
owners to assist more extensively with
wedding details.
Beth considers herself a consultant
and enjoys assisting the bride with her
dress, accessories and other wedding
plans. "We like to be a 'one stop shop,'
for the bridal couple" she says.
Tuxedo stores are also making a
breakthrough in the assistance of the
bridal couple. Mark is beginning to
carry a selection of bridesmaid dresses
and incorporating a practical trend from
the East coast - rental of women's
couture and flower-girl dresses.
Class and elegance capture the
essence of the fashion look in contemporary weddings of the 90's. How
exciting for brides and grooms heading
to the altar in the 90's.
TIPS FOR THE
SECOND TIME BRIDE
Second time marriages are much
more prevalent with our mobile society
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and with people living longer. Whether
divorce or death has brought about
single life, the second marriage can
and should be a joyful celebration.
Gone are the days where the second
time wedding must be small with the
bride dressed in colors other than white.
White is the symbol of a joyful wedding
celebration, not of virginity. So go ahead
and select the lovely white, ivory or soft
pastel bridal gown that you love, but
forego the train. You may wear an offthe-face veil, flowers and a headpiece.
Today's bridal shops feature beautiful
and stylish hats that flatter many a
lovely face and outfit.
Many couples celebrating a second
marriage wish to have their children
participate in the ceremony. In most
cases this is a wonderful way to bring
the children into the "new family," but
be sure to have consent of the other
parent to prevent a conflict for the child.
If the children themselves show a
reluctance to participate, do not push.
That could cause more harm than good.
It is also perfectly proper for the bride
and groom to have attendants, though
normally a smaller wedding party of
one or two bridesmaids, a maid of honor,
and the appropriate number of
groomsmen. If you choose not to have
attendants, be sure to select witnesses
on your behalf.
Even if you decide to have a smaller
ceremony, there is nothing wrong with
having a larger reception. This is the
bride and groom's day and it should be
festive and fun. Gifts are not obligatory
for guests, but close friends and family
will most likely bring them. Gifts for
second marriages are often more
tailored to the interests of the bride and
groom and less toward the "household"
- perhaps a selection of couple's
favorite wines, a basket of gourmet
treats, or items for a mutual hobby.
The second marriage is a good time
to reflect on past times and look toward
the future.
Before marriage both
partners should take time to "clear the
cobwebs of the past" from their minds.
Unload the old habits you've been
wanting to change and look with
excitement to a new life. Both may
certainly go through some difficulttimes,
that's normal; but by preparing for the
future by cleaning out the past you
should walk more successfully through
touchy times. Look toward nurturing
yourself, your spouse and family, and
others in a way that fosters deep and
lasting love. And enjoy your special
day!
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Mother's Dress: Perfect
for the mother, this lace
dress in soft peach has a
high neckline, applique
yoke, poly charmeuse
collar and a tea-length
knife pleated skirt.
Designed by Jessica
McClintock, $168.
Dyeable shoes by
Coloriffics for $33.
Flowergirl's Dress: A
sweet dress in white lace
with double lace and
organza collar, applique,
V-waist, tie back and full
skirt with a lace ruffle.
Designed by Jessica
McClintock, $80.
Bridesmaid Dress: This
light peach t-length dress
is made with the everpopular embossed faille .
It has a scoop neckline,
fitted princess seam
bodice, basque waistline
caught at one side with a
candy-box bow and
shirred elbow length
sleeves. Designed by
Alfred Angelo, $138.
Dyeable Shoes by
Coloriffics for $32.
All bridal party dresses
are available at Perfect
Impressions Bridal.
Men's Black Tuxedoes:
Accented with peach
cummerbund and pocket
squares. Available for
either rental or purchase
at Mr. Neat's
Forma/wear.
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To make your reception the joyous,
festive conclusion to your wedding, your
catering selections should be planned
well in advance of the special day. A
trend for the 1990 contemporary wedding reception is creativity and uniqueness with perhaps a theme enhancing
the occasion. More couples are requesting health-oriented, quality food
::;ontaining less fat and sugar, but with a
;:JOurmet touch. Whether you have a
arge or small reception , be sure to plan
:mough food for the number of guests
3.nd have the food displayed in a crea:ive style palatable to the beholders.
Wedding menu choices lean toward
~arved beef, chicken dishes , and fan-
pring 1990
cier foods like canapes, pate, and
rumaki. With increased incomes and
the return to some conservatism,
couples appreciate quality, fresh made
foods and will spend more to have their
reception prepared by good chefs.
The Rainbow Restaurant can provide an extensive selection of vegetable and health oriented hors d'oeuvres
and dinners.
As has been in the past, the wedding
cake is the culinary focal point of the
reception. With the resurgence of large
weddings, we are seeing wedding cakes
brought to a new art. Graceful garlands
of spun sugar flowers , swans, butterflies, and bows bedeck masterpieces
almost too beautiful to eat. Take time to
taste and try several different types of
cakes from different bakeries before
you select your special cake.
Rehearsal dinners are changing too.
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Many may have out-of-the ordinary
themes such as Greek or Italian food
and decor. Cuisine, Cuisine offers
customized menus with perhaps an
entree of chicken boursin, herbed cream
cheese stuffed inside chicken breast
fillets with a sherried belute sauce.
Catacombs Restaurant also prepares
an elegant dinner for the wedding party
-waiting until their arrival before grilling
a succulent whole beef tenderloin or
fresh salmon with sauce champenoise.
The romance is enhanced with dimmed
lights and the arrival of a baked Alaska.
Your rehearsal dinner and reception
should be enhanced with your own
touches and with the creativity and
uniqueness that can be provided by
your catering service. You can still stay
within your budget and have the flare to
these intimate events that will make
them memorable forever.
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The face of the 1990's bride is clean
and natural with makeup pared down .
Oddly enough, one can 't pick up a
magazine today without reading how
important skin care is and how it's never
too early or late to start a reputable
program. It used to be when a woman
saw wrinkles that she took action . The
key now is prevention.
The steps to prevention are a consistent program of cleansing, exfoliating,
freshening, moisturizing and protecting your skin .
Cleanse your face twice daily to
remove makeup, surface oil and impurities. Use a cleanser designed for your
face, not the same bar of soap you use
to clean your hands .
Retexture , exfoliate or mask twice
weekly after cleansing. This process
removes dead cells that form on the
outermost layer of facial skin . It aids in
improving elasticity of the skin, refines
skin texture, hydrates and moisturizes
the skin . Stay away from harsh pads
sold in grocery stores .
Freshen the face twice daily or after
retexturing to complete the cleansing
process and to remove any residue of
previously used products.
Use moisturizers morning and evening after freshening. They provide
skin a smooth texture and leave it feeling soft and conditioned and help prevent loss of elasticity and moisture from
the skin 's protective layer. Again , select a moisturizer designed for your
face and not your hand lotion.
Apply a protectant or foundation in
the morning to protect against the elements and seal in moisture.
Sounds like a lot, but actually it only
takes about two minutes in the morning
and two minutes in the evening.
Now - the right makeup can only
enhance your natural beauty. Don't
wait until the day before your wedding .
Contact an expert now and start to experiment. Try to remember that your
gown , whether it be white or ivory, will
reflect light back to your face . Colors
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will look more intense against white so
it is best to stick to paler, softer shades.
Save the hot colors for the honeymoon!
Match foundation to your skin in order to highlight your best features and
even out skin tones.
Blusher is commonly a bride's biggest makeup mistake, often appearing
as a stripe or a large dot. Color should
be stroked from the top of the cheekbone below the temple, and blended
inward, no closer than the width of two
fingers.
Stay within the same color family
when choosing shades for eyes, cheeks
and lips. If mauves and pinks are used
on eyes, a pink toned blush and lipstick
should be used. If using peaches or
browns in eye color, use peaches or
apricots in blush and lipsticks. Mixing
warm and cool colors will only distort
the harmony.
More tips:
* Have bridesmaids consult with beauty
professionals, too. Remember your
wedding and wedding pictures only
happen once.
• The appropriate colors will depend
on your coloring. You want your face
to be noticed, not your makeup.
' Don't forget about body care, no-one
wants dry scaly skin on a honeymoon!
' Remember sunscreen for you and
your new husband if you will be honeymooning on a cruise ship or a beach.
Contact a professional beauty consultant to work with you and your
wedding party. Many consultants
offer free services before and on your
special day.
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The details complete the picture of a beautiful wedding.
Below we feature a variety of fabulous accessories. The
beribboned toasting glasses $36.00, the "must have" lace
garter $14.00 and the heart-shaped, satin ring pillow
$29.00 are all available at Perfect Impressions.
Sather's Jewelers present two wedding sets (on the
pillow and near the jewel box) from Love Story Limited
Editions that have been created for their beauty, original
design and value. The ladies anniversary band has three
round diamonds and eight baguette diamonds totalling .89
cts. , $3325.00. The fancy twist ring features 11 round
and six marquise diamonds weighing . 78 ct. total weight,
$2655.00.
Above the garter and below the lace view two creations
from Novak Jewelers. The curved 14k gold and platinum
bands have one .64 ct. round brilliant diamond with ten
.02 ct. diamond melee, $3300.00. The more traditional
ring, also in 14k yellow gold and platinum centers on a .33
ct. round brilliant diamond with five baguettes of .25 ct.
total weight, $1300.00.
For weddings or special occasions select dyeable
shoes form Lady's and Gentlemens Fine Shoes. They
are available on 10 day special order in three heel heights
for $40. Many assorted dyeable clips are also availble.
Any woman in the the bridal party would be stunning in
the lovely 18" strand of AA quality Mikimoto pearls,
$2950.00. Add the Mabe pearl and diamond enhancer in
14 kt. yellow gold and 20 points of diamonds, $675.00. Or
perhaps select the diamond bowtie necklace with 2- 112 ct
total weight of baguettes and round brilliant diamonds,
$4995.00. Both are from Sartor Hamann Jewelers.
The classic gift from bride to groom is a handsome
pocket watch. These two from Sather's Jewelers, by Paul
Maret, contain Swiss movements complete with a lifetime
warranty. The see-through watch includes chain and
knife for $267.00. The antique German motif, $133.00.
The bride deserves to pamper herself with D'Airelle
lace stockings with lace tops, $14.00 per pair and the
Lady Marlene lace cup underwire bustier with removable
straps and garters, $42.00. Both are available at Allison's
Lingerie and Fine Linens.
And to frame that special moment select this elegant
satin frame adorned with pearls, $43.00 at Touch of
Class.
Upper photos include:
Contemporary calla lilly cascade bridal designs are the
latest trend from Palmer House Florist.
Consider special wedding portraiture in unique
surroundings by Clarke Photography.
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How many times have you heard
someone say, "Our wedding pictures
didn't come out. Wedding photography
is an extremely demanding discipline.
The events occur in an instant and are
gone forever; time is an ever present
limitation and the stress of knowing that
you only get one chance to get a particular shot causes most amateurs to
make mistakes.
The Professional Photographers of
America (PPofA) can help you find a
top professional. They have a program
for photographers to show their expertise and receive a degree of rating to
prove it. Contact them for a list of
photographers in your area.
If you can't afford to use a professional photographer to cover your entire wedding , at least have a beautiful
wedding portrait done on your wedding
day, or close to it, by an experienced
professional. Historically, your family
and friends are more interested in that
photograph than any other you may
have taken in your life. It is a time of
great change and it speaks to them of
love and romance.
Photographs kindle your memories
over the years, therefore they determine
how you will remember this very special day. With proper planning , you can
look back on beautiful, romantic photographs that focus on the wonderful
feelings you had. Don 't risk your
memories - hire a professional; you 'll
never have another chance.
TIMING FOR BEAUTIFUL
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Now that you have a competent professional scheduled to photograph your
wedding , let's talk about an old wives'
tale. Did you know that it is bad luck for
the bride not to see the groom before
the wedding. Wait a minute you say,
you've got that backwards- it's bad luck
for the bride to see the groom before
the wedding.
It's 1990 and things have changed.
It's not only bad luck for the bride not to
see the groom, but it's bad luck for the
groom, parents, the families, and even
the wedding guests. Have you ever
had to wait after a ceremony for the
photographer to do the photographs?
Guests can be made to wait and wait
and the reception can't start until the
couple arrives. Photographers across
the country began a tradition in 1970 of
recommending that couples do the
portraits of the bride and groom , the
parents, the families, and the wedding
party before the ceremony. At first, we
had to talk fast to persuade couples to
believe in this idea. Now, when we first
sit down to discuss wedding plans,
couples often tell us they want to do the
portraits before the wedding. There are
even some churches that require all
formal photographs be done before the
ceremony.
We only do the portrait work prior to
the ceremony. This is the time when
the couple is looking their best and are
in a reflective and romantic mood. From
a romantic point of view, when the
groom first sees you before the wedding, he will be able to tell you how he
feels. (Something he wouldn't be able
to do in front of the church during the
ceremony.) You can hold hands, hug
one another, and reassure one another, rather than trying to decide who
will "hide ." We recommend that you
keep that first hour of photography private , just for the two of you.
The wedding party can arrive an hour
before the ceremony for photos, which
is good because you 'll feel more relaxed seeing them there, and dressed.
Additionally, if someone forgets a tie or
ring or the florist forgets your bouquet,
you won 't panic, but would have time to
send someone after whatever has been
forgotten .
The photographer should plan to finish your posed photographs one-half
hour prior to the ceremony to give you
time to re-comb your hair and attend to
any last minute details.
We still recommend lots of candid
photographs of the ceremony , the
hugging and kissing and crying, shot in
natural light at the back of the church
(no flash, no noise.) When you leave
the ceremony and go to the reception ,
shots should include cutting the cake,
dancing, toasting, tossing the garter
and bouquet, and all the special pictures. After the wedding , you'll just
want to have fun.
Here are some tips for great wedding
pictures :
1. Hire a professional photographer
with wedding experience.
2. Take posed portrait and group
photographs before the ceremony.
3. Check with the florist and other
support people a week before the
wedding to make sure they have dates
and times correct. Be sure florist deliv-
ers flowers well prior the start of your
photography session.
4. Make hair and makeup decisions
well in advance of wedding day.
5. Be on time and make sure parents,
family and wedding party members are
on time.
6. Tell your photographer about any
special people you would like photographed who aren't parents or part of
the wedding party.
John and Lolly Clarke
Clarke Photography
You 're ready. The flowers have been
ordered, the caterers hired, the dress
bought. .. but what about you r hair? As
the 1990 wedding season approaches,
preparations become increasingly frantic. To achieve that certain "je ne c'est
quoi" that makes a wedding elegant
and memorable, start with a beautiful
bride . Begin your planning well ahead
of the big date, setting up and appointment with your hairdresser to talk about
styles. Try out the styles before the
wedding to see if it works. After all, you
try on your dress to make sure it fits ,
why not do the same with your hairstyle?
The key to the perfect look is simple
elegance . Leave the stiff and unnatural
look to the couple on top of the cake. In
selecting a hairstyle, consider the type
of headpiece or veil that is to be worn ,
and whether the wedding will be formal
or casual. Also, consider a timeless
style that won't look dated in the pictures ten years from now. Remember
that after the ceremony the headpiece
or veil is likely to be removed, and a
style that will adapt to this is desired.
Try a style that is pulled back on one
side and left down on the other. Consider having one hairdresser for the
entire wedding party, in order to create
a look of continuity. Remember, whatever you decide to do with your hair,
plan ahead , talk it over with your stylist,
and try it out. The last thing a blushing
bride needs, is to be panicking about
her hair at the last minute.
Steve Sweeting is a partner in
Panache! Hair Design
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No wedding day is complete without
the enhancement of beautiful flowers.
Trends for the 90's seem to be towards
formal weddings, with a touch of contemporary.
Bridal gowns now run the gamut of
ultra formal to ultra sexy and the flowers reflect these trends . Calla lillies,
casa blanca lillies and rubrum lillies
play a large part in bridal designs. Brides
of the 90's are more mature and sophisticated and these flowers help
portray that look. Round bouquets are
out, while cascades are the style of
choice for both the bride and her bridesmaids. More and more brides are going
back to all white bouquets for themselves, a slight hint of tradition, but
using more unusual contemporary flowers. Beads, pearls, rhinestones and
tulle are hot, while ribbons are not.
Black at weddings, once thought to
be bad luck for the bride, is now the
popular color choice for bridesmaids
3nd groomsmen alike.
We 're also seeing a trend towards
11ore weddings ar home - indoors by
:he fireplace or outside in the garden.
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tunning beadwork, beautiful neck
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and back lines, and exquisite
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trains epitomize the designs from
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thony Jacl{so n is one of three dewith their ideas in mind ."
signers at this five'year old company lo"I truly feel the bride of the 90's is
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uted througfio.ut the United States.
She is concerned about her body and
lllustra Bridlrl Designs was started in
works hard taking care of herself. I try
1985 by Steve and Marsha Watson,
to re-define the feminine figure with the
owners of two large bridal stores. Anfabrics that I use." Jackson says that
thony began as as a sales representasatin elegance is very in and that very
tive for the Watsons in 1985, but added
little is being done in silk because of the
designing to his job title in 1987 after
expense. lllustra gowns are imported
listening to brides and buyers requests.
dresses but all American designs. Each
He found he had a knack for putting
dress may have handwork done by as
those ideas into designs.
many as five seamstresses and can be
People were telling him they wanted
completed in a number of hours .
more sophistication, more elegance and
Anthony is an extremely well rounded
this is truly what brides will find with the
individual. He graduated high school at
lllustra line of gowns. Each gown has
16 and since his parents felt he was too
hand sewn sequins, pearls and satin
young for college, spent time touring
covered buttons not zippers. These
Europe and studying in Spain. While in
gowns have beautiful detail with lots of
Europe he had an opportunity to meet
soft lace and exquisite neck and back
many heads of state and to gain a true
lines. Anthony believes in making gowns
appreciation of the arts.
that accentuate the attractive feminine
After Europe, he came back to colshape. Also, the necklines may be genlege where he completed undergradu-
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Psycholog~'and a Master of Science
degree in Gerintology. While not specifically involved in his educational field,
Jackson finds that he uses the information gained in college working with
people.
In addition to beinqfciV<il esigner and a
sales representative fort \'lustra, he visits
lllustra sales locations throughout the
country and puts on fashion shows. He
averages three shows per week in January, February and March where he
handles choreography, gown selection ,
and master of ceremony duties.
Anthony is "available" and very evasive about his age. He lives in Kansas
City with two dogs in a lovely home he
seldom gets to enjoy, but he loves it all.
"I love the public and I love new opportunities. I especially enjoy my work with
brides
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bride's wishes in mind."
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By Leslie Bowers
The Egg & I Restaurant
2809 South College Avenue
Phone: 223-5271
Hours: Daily 6:30a.m. to 2:30p.m.
Price:
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hen asked to write an article about the fantastic
breakfast place, the Egg &
I, this writer took great
pleasure in doing so as an already
hooked patron.
Having eaten at this establishment
many times I deduced that Ray and
Patty Seaser were the owners because
oftheirtable hopping, making sure their
clientele were being well served. My
husband and I had gone to a Colorado
dren entered their lives, they felt it was
important to spend more time with
family . Ray became a contractor for
five years but missed the people-business. He and Patty loved the restaurant business but still needed more
time with family so they came up with
the idea of the breakfast-lunch concept. Ray and Patty built three restaurants call the Good Egg in Phoenix, but
again became disenchanted with the
big city life and packed their bags for
Colorado. They
looked at Vail,
Colorado Springs,
and Fort Collins.
As Ray so aptly put
it, "it was like Goldilocks and the
Three Bears and
the porridge . Fort
Collins was just
right. " The Egg & I
was born.
Ray
describes his staff
and management
as family . He atJim Howard, and Patty and Ray Seaser serve up the freshest of breakfasts tributes a great
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State basketball game last fall and sat
behind the Seasers. We got a real kick
out of their enthusiasm, and exhuberance. I remember thinking at the time
that their restaurant certainly reflected
their excitement.
Ray Seaser came to Colorado to
escape the hub-bub of Detroit in 1971 .
He worked as a bartender, waiter, cook,
and manager before becoming part
owner of a restaurant in Vail where he
met his wife Patty. They started several
dinner type restaurants, but once chil-
amount of his success to his manager and partner Jim
Howard. Jim started with Ray as a
cook, worked his way up and is now a
joint owner. Two other people worth
mentioning are Scott Miller and Nancy
Heltsley who are the kitchen managers
and adept at keeping the kitchen running in tip top shape.
Now that you know about the owners,
let me tell you about the food . The food
is EGGS-CEPTIONAL. If I were to
describe the food in one work, it would
be FRESH , FRESH , FRESH. All the
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food is prepared from scratch by the
staff. It doesn't matter what you order,
you never leave the table feeling that
you inhaled a pound of grease. The
potatoes are truly home fries, the hollandaise sauce is delectable, the fresh
squeezed orange juice is "fresh
squeezed" and the eggs seem to have
come straight from the coop . If I were
to say one thing negative, it would be
that the abundance of this array far exceeds my appetite, and I have a voracious one. You don't leave hungry.
Now you can have good food but lack
atmosphere. Not at the Egg & I. When
you enter the premises you are again
greeted with a whiff of Fresh ... Sunlight
streams through the windows onto the
pleasant mauve walls accented with
teal touches in whimsical egg pictures.
Fresh flowers always adorn the tables,
and the food is served on glass plates
with hand polished silverware. It isn 't
enough to have pretty decor? Well,
okay, how about a deviation from rock
music in the sound system to light classical? It soothes the sometimes frazzled
nerves and allows the pallet to prepare
for the experience.
Being American, we are always in a
rush these days. So ... be in a rush ... it is
a promise from the proprietor that you
will be served your food within 12 minutes after your order is taken.
Need a place to hold a business
meeting for breakfast or lunch? You
can pre-arrange to hold your meeting in
their new meeting room that holds up to
30 people and have the privacy you
need by simply closing off the French
doors.
You slept in this morning but still want
breakfast? You can get breakfast all
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afternoon or your can get lunch for
breakfast. The Egg & I serves the best
soup and sandwich that has ever entered my mouth, complete with ranch
potatoes and fresh fruit so you don't
feel guilty trying to fit in all the food
groups.
So you want a health food restaurant.
The Egg & I takes great pride in serving
eleven health dishes that can be found
on the menu marked with little red
hearts. A favorite of mine and one of
their trademarks is the Breakfast Sundae. This consists of delicious layers of
crunchy granola, raisins, fruit yogurt,
mandarin oranges, and crisp apple
slices served in a parfait glass . It also
comes with a fresh baked muffin , again
the Seaser's personal recipe.
So what more could you ask for?
From this writer's opinion - absolutely
nothing , nada, nein . The Egg & I is truly
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THE Marital
Partnership
WHO DEFINES IT?
By Susan M. Lach
oon you are to be married. The
rings are purchased, the dresses
and tuxes chosen, the reception
planned and the guest list carefully assembled. From the minute you agreed to become husband
and wife, excitement and anticipation
have taken precedent, all in planning
for "The Big Day". And of course, it
should be so. But how many of us stop
to consider the really important issues
when planning to be married: credit,
property, children, names, titles, etc?
Whether this is your first or fifth marriage , these are all important considerations, because after all you are entering into a legal relationship with
another person . And that legal relationship is governed by state law, both
before, during, and at the termination of
the relationship, either by death or divorce.
Marriage is a mixture of religion,
custom and law. It is not generally until
there are problems during the marriage, or until the death of one of the
parties, that we begin to learn about the
legal ramifications of our union. And
some of the laws made to fit all situations on death or divorce do not necessarily conform to your individual
needs or desires. Therefore, it is essential that each of you knows and
understands your legal rights and responsibilities, in order to make informed
decisions about matters inextricably
entwined with the law.
Although none of us likes to think of it,
it is a fact of life that a significant number of marriages will end in divorce
before the death of one of the partners,
and that the termination of a relationship due to death leaves far more widows in the world than widowers. Thus
it is essential (although of course very
unromantic) to consider the effects of
decisions made during a marriage as
having future consequences on you as
a single person .
The following are some of the issues
you may want to discuss with your
spouse, either before or after the ceremony. I say before or after, because in
the light of "true love", these issues
rarely seem problematic enough to
prevent the formation of a union .
However, they certainly can cause
problems along the route of even the
most compatible relationships.
In Colorado, all property and debts
acquired during the marriage are presumed to be "marital property", subject
to a few narrowly defined exceptions.
In the event of a divorce, then this
"marital property" is generally divided
between the parties equally. Sound
fair? Let's consider some specific circumstances.
Let's say you inherit a large sum of
money from a rich friend or relative , and
that you and your spouse are in the
process of looking for a home to buy.
So, you put your inheritance money
into the home as a down payment, and
like most couples, you place the home
in joint tenancy with your spouse. You
have just made a "gift" to your spouse of
that inheritance money, and he will be
entitled to one-half (1 /2) of it in the
event of a dissolution of your marriage.
Or consider the case of a woman who
gives up a good career to stay home
and raise a family with the consent and
urging of her spouse. At the time of the
dissolution of marriage, she has two (2)
very young children and has been out
of the work force long enough to set her
back significantly in her career goals . If
the only asset is a family home, should
it be sold and the proceeds divided
equally between her and her former
spouse? How does that affect the
children? Do you really want a judge to
make this decision? No, the time to
decide what it is you and your spouse
want for yourselves, each other and
your children is before it becomes a
problem .
This is particularly true if one or both
of you have been married previously
and come into the marriage with assets
and/or children. It is essential that you
discuss how your property should be
handled during the marriage in order to
properly provide for your children of a
prior marriage in the event of your death
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or the dissolution of your marriage.
How to do it? Consider a Marital
Agreement, which is simply a contract
between the two of you setting forth
your agreement as to the acquisition
and holding of assets. We've all been
reading about Donald and Ivana
Trump's Prenuptual Agreement and
believe these agreements are only
made to protect rich husbands. Not so!
A Marital Agreement can be a very
simple agreement between the parties,
setting forth each party's goals and expectations during the marriage, as well
as defining separate property and debts
and how they should be handled in the
event of a dissolution of marriage or
death. A Marital Agreement need not
be complicated or expensive, but it can
be important. And believe me, I've
never known a marriage to end in divorce because the parties entered into
a Marital Agreement, but I have surely
known of marriages being dissolved
amicably and inexpensively when the
parties took the time to enter into a
Marital Agreement prior to the dissolution of the relationship .
A Marital Agreement may be entered
into at any time prior to a divorce.
Therefore, if you are planning to be
married and either don 't have the time
to discuss a Marital Agreement with
your future spouse , or feel that a discussion of this sort before the marriage
is inappropriate, you can still make an
agreement after your wedding. You
can put in your agreement as much or
as little as you desire, so long as both of
you make a full disclosure to each other
of your property and debts. Regardless of the extent of the complexity of
your agreement, it is a good idea to
have it reviewed by an attorney to be
sure it conforms to Colorado law and is
a legally binding contract.
Closely akin to the decision about
how to hold title to property during the
marriage is the issue of credit. It is
important that you establish a good
credit history and maintain a good credit
rating during your marriage. This is
because during a marriage, by law,
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both parties' credit history and credit
rating are reported to credit agencies
under both of your names. In other
words, if your spouse is a spend-thrift
who dislikes having to pay back money
he has borrowed, that fact will be reflected on your credit rating also. How
to counteract it? Keep some credit in
your separate name. If you have a job
and your own income, take out a small
loan without having your spouse cosign and without claiming his income
on the application. Then promptly pay
each and every installment back to the
lending agency. Voila! A credit history
in your separate name has been established. This is necessary to maintain
any separate credit history you may
have established prior to the marriage
also. Another good method is to keep
and/or apply for a credit card in your
separate name based on your separate income. Be sure to pay the monthly
charges on time! Your own good credit
history will be invaluable in the event of
a dissolution of marriage or your
spouse's death.
Another item to consider is whether
:>r not to retain your surname, or to
3.doptthat of your new spouse. The law
joes not require you to change your
1ame when you marry, and of course,
·etaining your own name simplifies the
·etention of a separate credit history
:md individually owned property. Is it
~onfusing? Sometimes, but in this age
here are so many marriages, deaths,
jivorces and remarriages, that moms
md dads having different surnames
rom each other and from their children
md step-children is becoming the norm.
You may also want to consider hy>henating your surname with that of
rour spouse, which is also legally ac:eptable. How to surname your chillren? Anything you want, believe it or
1ot. Of course, that could really be
:onfusing. The point is that a name is
t very personal thing, and it should be
he one you want it to be, and not what
:omeone else tells you it should be.
You may want to believe that "love
:onquers all", but in reality it is the law
1at reigns supreme. So have a wonlerful wedding and love your spouse,
'ut take care of yourself also, for after
1e wedding has become a memory
nd your spouse has left through death
rdivorce, YOU will be the one who has
3Sponsibility for YOU.
:usan M. Lach is a Fort Collins
lttorney at Law specializiing in Family
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Dr. James L. Voss, Dean of
Colorado State University Veterinary Medicine
discusses 90's trends in veterinary medicine.
By Sandra Cowan
r. James L. Voss , D.V .M.,
Dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at Colorado
State University, explains the research
programs that are being developed for
the health and well-being of animals .
"Our business , as veterinarians, is
the humane care of animals ," says Dr.
Voss. He has been dedicated professionally to the well-being of animals
for more than 30 years .
Prior to the position of dean , he was
the department head of Clinical Sciences for 10 years , and a teacher/
researcher at CSU for 32 years. A native of Grand Junction, Colorado , he
received his B.S. , D.V.M., and M.S.
from Colorado State University.
Dr. Voss is an advocate of excellence
in teaching and programmatic aspects
of the college . "We place a high priority
on teaching and reward it. The research
program is one of the best at the university level within the college. " Compared
with other veterinary schools , CSU
ranks at the top, competing for more
federal dollars than any other school in
the United States. The school is able to
bring in an excess of $2 million because
of the excellent research
program. "The faculty is
extremely competent. "
The veterinary school
receives $15 million a
year for research . The
majority of the funds
(80%) are from the federal government; 16% come from foundations ,
societies and industry ; and 4% from the
state . The focus is to build excellence in
several concentrated areas such as
animal production , infectious disease,
neurobiology , radiological and environmental health, and cancer causes and
treatment.
The goals of the research programs
in the College of Veterinary Medicine
and Biomedical Sciences are to provide solutions for: health problems
affecting animals and humans,
enhanced animal productivity , and
envi ronmental health sciences.
"Research is becoming more molecular. The wave of the future is at the
cellular level , where new knowledge
has its greatest potential." The veterinary college concentrates on cell and
molecular research of how cells react in
cancer or disease prevention , and how
they respond to disease within the intricate aspects of the cell.
The Comparative Oncology Progam
is known internationally for its leadership in the development of new methods for cancer treatments . Naturallyoccuring tumors in animals are used as
models. The research can be used not
only in helping the animals but also in
saving human lives . A client may bring
in his cancer- effected pet dog . These
cancers are the same type that effect
humans and other species . Treatment
models have been developed involving
surgery, radiation , chemotherapy , and
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hypothermia that the animals may respond to . Plans are developed to be
beneficial and to initiate a cure- with
the most positive response.
The limb-salvaging program and the
bone bank have been successful research programs. Five to 10 years ago
if an animal had cancer on the bone , the
leg had to be taken. Today, chemotherapy is used to arrest the growth of the
tumor. The diseased bone is surgically
removed , and a bone is transplanted .
Five years ago euthanasia was the alternative to amputation .
The area of infectious diseases has
been an ongoing research program to
help animal and human health . An
example is acquired immune deficiency
syndrome (AIDS) . Cats are infected
with a virus, different from the one that
affects people, but with similar properties and in the same family . The cat is a
good model to study AIDS for two purposes: to solve a serious problem in
cats ; and to gain insight and solve the
same problem in humans.
Diseases caused by bacteria such as
mycobacterium species are the causes
of leprosy, tuberculosis, and Johnes
disease in cattle (a chronic wasting
disease) . Dr. Voss explains that leprosy is a peculiar organism that must
grow in live tissue and cannot be cu ltured or incubated. It grows on the foot
pad of mice or in armadillos. The small
size of the mice makes it difficult to
study, but the armadillos are easily
infected . Research gets tissues that
give high yield to the organism . The cell
wall is broken down and the protein
responsible for producing antibodies is
identified . The significance is that the
vaccine can be manufactured from the
structure that is totally disassociated
from the organism . The vaccine has no
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potential of carrying the disease or other
components of the cell. It only contains
the portion that stimulates the immune
system to produce antibodies. If the
experiment works well, the chances
are the same it will work for tuberculosis, Johnes disease, and other chronic
debilitating diseases that effect cattle
or farm animals.
The College is genetically altering
mosquitos because many viral diseases
are spread by insect bites. Some
mosquitos have been developed whose
digestive system is incapable of carrying the virus. This is a new approach to
disease control.
Genetic engineering can produce
animals that are resistent to specific
diseases, particularly ones that are
devastating to the population of animals such food-producing animals as
cattle and chickens. By altering these
animals, herds with prevalent disease
can be re-populated. Animals can be
raised, perhaps in third-world countries, and help the world-food supply.
Rapid progress can be made in developing large numbers of animals
through technology such as embryo
transfer. A female animal with foot-and
mouth disease may be non-resistent.
Research can develop an animal that
the virus cannot infect. She can be
super- ovulated and given drugs that
cause her to produce more than one
offspring, i.e. she has multiple follicles
that can be fertilized. Those embryos
recoverfrom that animal and are placed
into recipient surrogate mothers of
lesser quality. In one collection of the
embryos, 10 to 12 calves can be gotten
from one heat cycle, which is more than
a lifetime of production of a cow, given
to nature. No repercussions occur such
as animal life loss, pain, suffering, or
janger to human life.
Splitting embryos is a means to speed
JP genetic enhancement of breeding
;ome animals, like bulls. A genetic
;tudy may require 30 or 40 bulls. They
~an be cloned and produce identical
wins. Rather than using 30 bulls for the
·esearch project, six may be used. The
~enetic factor can be eliminated in
·esearch. The contribution to the aninals is the use of smaller numbers in
3Xperimentation.
The economic impact of the veterilary college is of great magnitude. The
~allege is funded $15 million a year for
esearch and that is multiplied when
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this information is provided to industry
and the community. The mechanical
techniques were worked out ten years
ago to do embryo transfer in cattle.
Today the College no longer is involved
in that service because more than 14
independent Colorado companies are
doing embryo transfer. The next step
was splitting embryos to make clones .
Two animals are gotten from one. It
doubles the speed to propagate a disease-free animal. The effect of more
than 14 Colorado companies providing
this service is significant.
The justification of using animals for
research is for the health of other animals and humans . The College supports the humane treatment of animals.
They provide guidelines for eliminating
pain and stress and using small numbers of animals in experiments, the
number necessary to prove a hypothesis or establish significance in a project.
The welfare of the animal is of major
importance.
Animals are used by 12 board certified surgeons to teach about live tissue surgery to students. "We have tried
hard to reduce the number of animals ,
yet are very firm in offering quality
education to students. We want them to
stay in demand to be hired and provide
a service to society. " Graduates can go
into a position with prior surgical experience and the ability to handle emergencies .
"The focus tor the 90's in veterinary
research is to continually contribute
heavily to the scientific knowledge that
improves animal health, production , and
well-being. "
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where the groom pays the full tariff and the
bride is invited to join at 50% of the total cost
- a very economical honeymoon vacation .
Sunday departures from Denver sail from
Miami, San Juan , New York, Waikiki . The
fare of $2600 per couple includes the roundtrip air transportation, airport transfers ,
accommodations, and all meals. You dine
on delicious cu linary delights prepared by
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singers or enjoy the Big Band Sound or
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Your honeymoon is a very special vacation . Be sure you and your fiance spend the
time selecting a destination you will remember fondly your whole life.
HONEYM(O)NCHOICES
H
oneymooners looking for the easy
solution to the eternal question of
where to spend their honeymoon traditionally consider the top sunshine
markets of Mexico, Hawaii, the Caribbean
or Jamaica. Between April and mid-December most resorts in these regions have
romance packages that provide one stop
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The most popular honeymoon destinations begin with romantic Mexico with its
direct flight service daily to fabulous beaches
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Florida, Hawaii, Las Vegas, California, the
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jungles, powdery white sand beaches or a
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Should a couple be planning to be married elsewhere than their home city, the following is a general checklist of items traditionally necessary:
• Certified or notarized copy of the bride and
groom 's birth certificates
• Certified or notarized copy of former
spouse's death certificate if applicable.
• Certified or notarized copies of divorce
decrees if applicable.
Mexico: Just a short 2 1/2 hours direct
flight from Denver with prices for under
$1000 per couple for five days in beautiful
Los Cabos or Mazatlan, including roundtrip
airfare, mega resorts on the beach, lovely
upscale ocean view rooms of El Cid or
beautiful Melia San Lucas. Other bargains
exist in Puerto Vallarta, Cozumel , Cancun
and of course , the Mexican Riviera, Acapulco, perhaps at the famous Las Brisas
Hotel. About $1800 per couple includes, in
addition to your deluxe room , your own private pool high up on the mountainside overlooking the bay of Acapulco.
Hawaii: The very name evokes images
of romance , sandy beaches , stately palm
trees, glowing skies. There are many romantic locations in the islands. The state of
Hawaii makes it easy to be married there.
The bride and groom must be 18 years old
and need not be residents of Hawaii . A
simple medical test is all that is required and
a marriage license is obtainable for $8 immediately with no waiting period.
On certain Windjammer Cruises wedding
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the sailing ship can be invited guests.
Las Vegas: Our most popular destination
for those couples involved in their second
honeymoons. The four night stay can be
arranged at a lovely property such as the
Sands, on the Strip, with roundtrip airfare ,
four night stay and transfers for less than
$500 per couple. Mirage, the newest hotel
and most luxurious, would add just $100 to
the package. There is always outstanding
entertainment available and economical
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transportation between the major resorts.
If you wish to be married in Las Vegas , a
honeymoon limousine can pick you up at
your hotel, take you to the city offices to
secure your marriage licenses, go to a
wedding chapel and return you to the hotel
after the ceremony is completed. Various
options are available from flowers to video
tapes to receptions.
Jamaica: For as little as $150, the cost
of a wedding license in Jamaica, all inclusive resorts, such as Couples , can provide
your complete wedding package. including
flowers for the bride and groom , the wedding cake, a champagne toast for all, the
minister or Justice of the Peace, witnesses
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marriage license. Then hide yourselves
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providing everything at an all inclusive price
of $3000 per couple for roundtrip air, deluxe
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Cruises: A large variety of cruise ships
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honeymooners to enjoy their best dollar
values visiting most islands in the Caribbean or four of the islands in the Hawaiian
Guide to perfecting your
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• Decide the maximum dollars available to
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• Ascertain the mutual romantic areas you
wish to visit.
• Select mutual activities in which to participate.
• Consider costs of both air and ground
transportation.
• Discuss package options with your travel
agent.
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Model of the Month
JUNE BAKER
"/like comfort in my clothes, and versatility. My work is so diverse/never know in the morning whether I'm going to end up helping the
vet hold a horse, crawl through a fence, run an errand in town, or hold
a child on a horse. I tie in my clothes with the feeling out here-pants,
jumpsuits, skirts when I'm in my office, and khakis when I'm out
riding or just fooling around with the horses. /like the feel of natural
fabrics like cotton and wool, and a more tailored look. I don't do well
in frills!"
ashion thoughts from June Baker,
Moondrift Morgan Farm owner and
breeder, long-time Fort Collins resident, and Lydia 's Style 's Model of
the Month.
June has created a business enterprise that serves not only her attachment
to horses, but the Fort Collins community as
well. Her life work comes from an interesting blend of her love of children , people , and
animals. And Moondrift Morgan Farm provides a place for her to fulfill that work.
Moondrift Farm, located on North Lemay
in Fort Collins , ranks as one of three largest
Morgan horse farms in Colorado , and also
holds a national reputation with the American Morgan Horse Association . June has
bred Morgans here for more than 15 years .
The Morgan horse stands apart from other
breeds as the All-American horse, excelling
in showmanship, strength, gentle disposition , and willingness to please. With unskilled riders and children, the Morgan shows
exceedingly good temper and gentleness.
June chose to breed the Morgan horse because of its versatility and beauty, qualities
which abound in her own nature .
June loves Fort Collins-she thinks it's
terrific , and always has been. She
characterizes it as a relaxed community.
June emanates a relaxed , graceful, sparkling
love of life. She is an attractive woman,
strong and sinewy looking. She has the
spirit of one who enjoys her profession and
has realized success and fulfillment through
hard work, faith, and dedication to her ideals.
It all started when June moved to Fort
Collins as a child in 1931 with her mother
and stepfather. They lived on Oak Street,
but her father, an investment broker, liked
horses, so he bought 10 acres and put in a
stable where the CSU Alumni Center is
now.
"I started out with a pony that religiously
threw me off," June laughs with a twinkle .
Falling off horses then only made her
fascination with them stronger. She spent
a lot of time during her childhood
observing horses and talking to horse
people. She frequented a stable of
an army artillery unit stationed on
Pitkin Street at the time , and hung
around the CSU Vet Hospital. The
vet-erinarians and Army colonels
were all friends of her parents, in
those days when Fort Collins still ebbed as
"small town ."
The nostalgic way of life that June
remembers from those childhood days, of
eternal days, of good friends and families
spending time together , has been
perpetuated at Moondrift Farm . The
beautiful landscape , reminiscent of a
Kentucky thoroughbred farm in the heart of
racing country, serves to draw family and
community members alike to gather for fun.
Moondrift receives daily pilgrimages from
all centers of life-preschool tours , judging
teams from universities, 4-H groups, senior
citizen groups from retirement homes, and
handicapped people. June is gracious and
generous with her world , both public, and
private. She delights in making her vision
accessible to others.
June has hosted the Easter Seals barbecue at the farm for four consecutive years.
She traditionally donates a Morgan horse
for auction and some of the proceeds to
send a Fort Collins child to camp. And
currently Moondrift is providing a place for
5th and 6th graders from a local elementary
school to learn about a well-run business.
The activity is a pilot program in the school
district to expose mainstream children to
good work environments.
June, and herhusbandof42years, Spike,
have raised three sons and a daughter in
Fort Collins. Spike is a Senior Vice President with Boettcher and Company.
"I didn't have time for horses after the
children came. The boys all took up golf, like
their father, but my daughter, Holly, loved
the horses. " Holly now serves as right-hand
woman at Moondrift and gives English and
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Western riding lessons.
June 's unshakable love of horses, fed
anew by daughter Holly's interest, drew her
once again into the arena of breeding. With
her first purchase of a champion Morgan
show mare, June established her foundation
breeding line. June bred Morgans in town ,
until space became a problem. Today,
Moondrift Farm is the manifestation of June's
dream of a large horse farm .
Not only the beauty and ambiance of the
site have become real , but the business is
thriving through June's vision . She is a
tough businesswoman and perfectionist
breeder. She provides internships for CSU
students and volunteers turn up at her
doorstep, just for the opportunity to learn
about the horse business.
June is a member of the Fort Collins
Chamber of Commerce , the fund raising
committee for the CSU Equine Center, and
a alumni of the Pi Beta Phi Sorority. She
attended the University of Colorado majoring in languages. She obviously speaks
many languages well-business , personal ,
and community .
"I wish I'd started sooner-1 live it seven
days a week. But I get my business and
recreation all at once. I wanted Moondrift to
be a great place for people to just come and
enjoy." Her dream has come to fruition .
June has taken that dream seriously, and is
as versatile at making it come true as the
Morgan horse that she breeds, living her life
with style , strength, and heart. Lydia's Style
is proud to have her featured as an outstanding member of the Fort Collins community and our Model of the Month.
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