spotlight on local business and nonprofits

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The Vistas2310 W. Ninth Ave., Longmont,303-678-5050, www.vistasinlongmontIndependent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care

The VistasIf you’re looking for a setting where you can enjoy your retire-

ment with beautiful views in a comfortable environment, look nofurther than The Vistas in Longmont. Whether you are in need ofINDEPENDENT LIVING, ASSISTED LIVING OR MEMORYCARE, The Vistas is the place to call home.At The Vistas, residents can enjoy an enriching lifestyle through

activities and amenities that include a well-stocked library, fitnesscenters, theaters, computer centers, gathering rooms, outdoorverandas, a walking path, an on-site pond, social events, weeklylive entertainment, an old-fashioned ice cream parlor, and a beautysalon/barber shop. The Vistas is designed to make the move intoyour new home an easy transition.Independent Living at The Vistas offers a number of conve-

niences. Residents can prepare their own meals in a completekitchen or join others in the community dining rooms. Eachapartment is furnished with washer and dryers. There are 46, one-and two-bedroom apartments available to residents which offergarages with secure entry into the building. Residents can enjoyprivate balconies and patios.In The Vistas Assisted Living community, residents are provided

appropriate care to make life grand. The Vistas offers 63 assistedliving apartments that are made up of studios, one bedroom andtwo bedrooms. Respite (short-term stay) care is available. Nursesand each department’s staff create a safe, caring and comfortableplace to enjoy life.The Memory Care unit at The Vistas offers residents a home-

like, bright and cheery atmosphere. The goal of the staff is to make

residents feel comfortable in an open, simple and clean environ-ment. The Vistas offers 15 apartments, which includes studios, oneand two bedrooms. Located on the garden level, residents canenjoy flower and vegetable gardens, an open patio, a gazebo andwater feature. The Vistas also offers specifically designed activities,entertainment and interaction.The Vistas dining experience is enjoyed by residents and their

families and friends. Special requests are welcomed for individualdietary needs.The Vistas provides residents not only a beautiful home, but a

lifestyle to enjoy. Families can feel secure knowing their loved onesare cared for by a well-trained staff. Daily, on-site activities keepresidents engaged, as well as the occasional field trip. The Vistasalso provides residents wheelchair accessible transportation whenneeded.

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Taylor Moving

Taylor Moving4949 N. Broadway, Boulder303-443-5885www.TaylorMove.comOwners: Glen and Leah Taylor

Thanks to its reputation for trustworthi-ness, superior service, and satisfied cus-tomers, Taylor Moving is Boulder County'sonly moving company voted one of the Bestin the last six years in the Daily CameraBoulder Gold Awards, Best of Boulder fromthe Boulder Weekly Awards and TheTimes-Call reader’s choice awardsHusband and wife Glen and Leah Taylor

started Taylor Moving in 1996. Thecompany specializes in moves withinBoulder County, but is big enough tohandle anything within the state whetherit’s commercial or residential. It hasprospered and grown these 15 years.

Giving to the CommunityBuilding a successful business allows the

Taylors to give back to the community.They’ve donated moves for such localnonprofits as The Boulder Shelter for theHomeless, Boulder Valley Humane Societyand Habitat for Humanity. Besides helpinglocal organizations with in-kind and otherdonations, Leah Taylor notes, “We makesure we donate 5 percent of our yearlyprofit to local charities to give back to thepeople that keep us in business in thesehard economic times.”The Inn Between of Longmont is a

recipient of the Taylor’s generosity. Execu-tive Director Donna Lovato says: “We havean annual fundraiser, The Sweet Taste. Forthe second year the Taylors donated moneyand were one of the event’s sponsors. Theylet us use their truck to transport more than100 silent-auction items, and they even senta staff person to drive the truck. They gaveas a sponsor, too.”The Inn Between of Longmont provides

transitional housing to individuals andfamilies for up to two years, until theyare ready to transition back into thecommunity. “New this year, if we have aresident who has found housing, Tayloroffered us the van for the move,” Lovato

says. (The Inn Between of Longmont,250 Kimbark Street, Longmont,303.684.0810, www.theinnbetween.org)Janine D’Anniballe, Ph.D, director of Ac-

cess, Emergency and Community Servicesat Mental Health Partners, who works withMoving To End Sexual Assault (MESA),says of the Taylors: “They’re so consistentand reliable in their support of us. They arecommitted to the cause and are so lovely towork with. They come through for us.”For MESA’S annual Canine Classic, its

biggest fundraising event, the Taylors do-nated a truck and a driver to pick up 60 gal-lons of water in Lafayette; then MESA usedthe truck to move everything – tables, tentsand more – between their office and theevent, saving MESA time and money. Andthe Taylor’s always bring a few of their fiverescued dogs to the race each year as well”MESA assists sexual assault survivors and

their loved ones and helps more than 1,000individuals annually through its Rape Crisisand Information Hotline. (MESA, 1333 IrisAvenue, Boulder, 303.443.0400, Rape Crisisand Information Hotline 303.443.7300,www.movingtoendsexualassault.org)

Making Moving GreenerYou've probably seen Taylor's distinctive

green moving vans around Boulder andsurrounding counties. "We're consciouslygreen," says Glen Taylor. "We take backused boxes from anyone - we just ask them

to be flattened out and brought to our of-fice. We sort through them, recycle the badones and then we organize the good ones bysize and offer them at a reduced rate tosome customers or charities that need theextra help to re-use. Otherwise, the boxeswould likely all be thrown out."Boxes that are no longer usable go to

EcoCycle in Boulder, along with plasticbottles and metal cans that Taylor recycles.Fuel economy is important, too. In local

moves, Taylor makes a conscious effort topick up an entire load in one trip, instead ofgoing back and forth.

Relying on the TaylorsTaylor Moving recently acquired a

15,000-square-foot, climate-controlled,ADT-secured storage facility. “We can nowhouse goods for a lot more families,”Glen Taylor says.Taylor Moving is based at 4949 N.

Broadway in Boulder. For more informationor a free estimate on your next move, callTaylor Moving at 303.443.5885, or e-mailthe Taylors at [email protected] the company Web site atwww.TaylorMove.com.

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Chamberlain Gold& Silver Exchange385 Main St., Longmont303-774-9661www.chamberlaincoins.comwww.facebook.com/chamberlaincoins

Chamberlain Coins and Collectibles LLCDBA Chamberlain Gold and Silver ExchangeWhen Mark Chamberlain

was 13, he put a nickel in agrocery store gumball machine,and his prize was a 1913 penny.He has been hooked on collect-ing coins ever since. In 1996,Mark turned his lifelongpassion into a business.

Mark, along with his wifeRose, own Chamberlain Gold& Silver Exchange in Long-mont. Besides buying gold andsilver, Chamberlain Gold &Silver buys, sells and tradescoins, currency, jewelry,collectibles and Whites MetalDetectors.

The Chamberlains take pridein being a family-owned andlocally operated business since1996, and are very active intheir support of local familyactivities and non-profits in theLongmont area. They enjoy

supporting local non-profitssuch as the OUR Center, TheInn-Between, Safe Shelter, AWoman’s Work, L.E.V.I., theSt. Vrain Rotary Club ofLongmont and more.

Rose, who is also awell-known Realtor and“Making a Difference” awardwinner in Longmont, says“Our philosophy has alwaysbeen focused on customersatisfaction and unmitigatedintegrity.”

Mark and Rose have twochildren of their own, and arelong-time residents of theBoulder County area. With over20 years of experience in rarecoins and precious metal, thecouple would like to invite thecommunity to stop in atChamberlain Gold & SilverExchange.

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Locally owned and operated businesses and nonprofit organizationsare the foundation upon which strong communities are built. Theycontribute to the health of the economy and the quality of life for theresidents who live there.

Spotlight on Local Businesses and Nonprofits is a publication whichwill give Times-Call readers the opportunity to learn more about manyof the outstanding businesses and organizations that make Longmontand the surrounding area communities great places to live and work.


Rawlins National Bank2001 Main St., Longmont303-772-2296www.rnbonline.com

Stover & Spitz LLCRoosevelt Place636 Coffman Street, Suite 301Longmont, Colorado 80501

303-682-0433www.stoverlawcolorado.comWe look forward to helping you withyour legal challenges and opportunities.

Rawlins National BankEstablished in 1899, Rawlins National Bank has

been owned by the same family for more than 110years. In 1999, Rawlins National Bank celebrated100 years of banking service, keeping their sloganin the forefront, “A History of Results...A Futureof Promise.”The staff at the bank continues with its mis-

sion: “To provide quality financial products andservices designed to make banking as convenientand friendly as possible.”Rawlins National Bank decided to expand to

Northern Colorado in 2002 after purchasing a col-lapsed charter. In 2006, a feasibility study per-formed selected Longmont as being the highestpriority area to open a branch due to the market,competition and the site.

In December 2007, Rawlins National Bankhired a Colorado market president, a commerciallender and an assistant vice president.

By March 2008, Rawlins National Bank learnedthat another bank was consolidating its branchesand selling its location in Longmont. The bankpurchased their building location at 2001 Main St.in Longmont.

By June 2008, a staff was hired and Rawlins Na-tional Bank opened its doors for business in Long-mont.

Stover & Spitz LLCStover & Spitz LLC is recognized as one of

only 16 Tier 1 Trusts & Estates law firms inColorado by U.S. News’ Best Law Firms. It isalso one of the few law firms in Colorado to havetwo attorneys who have been elected into TheAmerican College of Trust and Estate Counsel(ACTEC). Thomas L. Stover and Jennifer M.Spitz are both listed in The Best Lawyers InAmerica and Tom has been included in theColorado Super Lawyers publication since 2006.

Tom and Jennifer founded their law firm in2005 with the goal of providing clients with thevery best legal service in the areas of planning fordeath and disability, and the administration oftrusts and estates following a death. They are

pleased to provide a variety of estate planningservices, including the preparation of wills,medical and general powers of attorney, livingwills, HIPAA authorizations, revocable trusts,irrevocable life insurance trusts (ILITs) andother irrevocable trusts, as well as the creationof partnerships and limited liability companies,annual gifting and tax planning. Stover & SpitzLLC can also assist with most facets of assettransfer after a death whether it be probate, trustadministration or non-probate transfers.The firm is conveniently located in downtown

Longmont in Roosevelt Place. If you wish todiscuss your potential representation by Stover &Spitz LLC for estate planning or following adeath, please call us at 303-682-0433 to set anappointment.

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Brown’sShoe Fit Co.

Brown’s Shoe Fit Co.373 Main St., Longmont303-776-2920

Since 1946, Brown’s Shoe FitCo. has been helping Longmontresidents discover comfortablefootwear at affordable prices.Owned by local resident

Jason Wetzel, Brown’s Shoe Fitprides itself on being a full-service family shoe store. Thewell-trained and experiencedstaff ensures a custom fit from avast selection of comfortfootwear.Located in historical down-

town Longmont, Brown’s ShoeFit offers customers a large in-ventory with a wide selection ofsizes and widths to help accom-modate those with hard-to-fitfeet. Brown’s shoe inventoryfluctuates by season and alwaysoffers the hottest and neweststyles on the market. Whetheryou’re looking for a shoe to fityour active lifestyle, a night onthe town or something more ca-sual, Brown’s is sure to havewhat you are looking for.

Brown’s Shoe Fit focuses oncomfort and carries brands thathelp do this. From Dansko,Clarks, Keen, Merrell, NewBalance, Brooks, SAS and manyother great brands you are sureto find a style that fits yourneeds.To stay instep with today’s

active lifestyle, Brown’s hasmade a movement in its inven-tory to offer more shoespromoting a healthy, activelifestyle. Brown’s also carries awide variety of over-the-

counter orthotics and canassist in fitting both themand custom orthotics in properfootwear.

For all of your footwearneeds, entrust the staff atBrown’s to keep you in styleand comfortable throughoutthe year.

Garage Storage, LLCWhether you are looking for residential,

business or commercial storage solutions GarageStorage near Longmont has you covered.With its large storage spaces, customers can

find convenience in having everything stored inone unit. Enclosed indoor 20-by-40 feet and 20-by-50 feet garage spaces make up the new facility,which offers a clean, well-lit area with easy accessto storage spaces.Garage Storage is open 24 hours a day, seven

days a week. This makes picking up items easy, aswell as easy access to your boat or RV at all times.Garage Storage also thought about its cus-

tomers needs when building it’s garage spacesand included a man door along with the large14-by-14 foot, remote-controlled easy roll-updoors in its 20-by-50 foot spaces so customersdon’t always have to open the large door if notneeded. The 20-by-40 space has a 14-by-14 rollup door.The larger spaces also include 30 amps of pow-

er so RVs can be plugged in during the winter.Conveniently located off of Interstate 25 and

Colo. Highway 66, come and find your space to-day. Currently, Garage Storage is offering its clien-tele one month free when a 12 month contract is

signed and paid for in advance.The office is located at 4075 Camelot Circle in

the I-25 Business Park and is open 9 a.m. to 4p.m., Monday through Thursday and 9 a.m. tonoon on Friday. On site men and women'srestrooms. Call 970-535-6074 or stop by and seefor yourself the possibilities.

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SuperShuttleSuperShuttle1-800-BLUE-VANwww.supershuttle.com

The Northern Colorado branch ofSuperShuttle is committed to providingLongmont residents with personalized,simple and pleasant transportation to andfrom Denver International Airport.After re-assigning the Longmont

SuperShuttle route back to the NorthernColorado branch from the Boulderbranch, operations are once again runningsmoothly. Multiple drivers in Longmont’sSuperShuttle fleet work from the west endof town to the east to Highway 119/I-25,then transfer everyone onto a large, luxurycoach to DIA with Wi-Fi.With the Boulder branch for the past two

years, drivers have been running all over

town with no affective method of routing— so that made for a one- to two-hourshuttle ride. Now, with the correctedscheduling, home pickups with transfertake approximately 45-55 minutes to get tothe airport.SuperShuttle thrives on creating seam-

less transportation solutions, while alsofocusing on providing low prices anddecreased travel time. SuperShuttle’spricing is more economical than a taxi orlimo, and it is far more convenient thandriving and parking at the airport.To arrange a pickup from your home,

office or hotel to DIA, simply visit thereservations page found at

www.supershuttle.com or call1-800-BLUE-VAN. A SuperShuttle vanwill pick you up during the pre-arranged15-minute pick-up window, bring you toDIA and drop you off right outside yourairline terminal. SuperShuttle schedulestheir pickups carefully to ensure you willmake your flight in plenty of time.SuperShuttle, a division of Veolia

Transdev, is the nation’s leading shared-rideairport shuttle service. It provides serviceto more than 8 million passengers per year.Its friendly drivers, comfortable vans andreasonable rates take the hassle out of get-ting to and from 33 airports in over 50 UScities and surrounding communities.

• Home, Office & Hotel pick upsavailable

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• 45-55 minute ride to DIAFaster &Faster &Improved Service!Improved Service! Call 1-800-BLUE-VAN or WWW.SUPERSHUTTLE.COM


BeauImáge Salon1067 S. Hover St., Longmont720-494-9100www.beauimagesalon.com

Safe & Sound Automobile Accessories204 S. Bowen St., Longmont720-277-4142www.facebook.com/safe-and-sound-auto-accessories

BeauImáge SalonAt BeauImáge Salon it’s not just about get-

ting a great hair cut, color or style, but abouthaving a great experience while getting ser-vice performed.

“We want people to think of it not as achore, but as a mini vacation,” says MichaelSwedbergh, who owns the salon with his wifeLola.

This family owned and operated salon of-fers its patrons a warm, relaxing environmentthat is trendy and sophisticated in its style.With seven hair stylists and two nail techni-cians on staff, each client is sure to discoversomeone they feel comfortable with and whocan deliver just what they are looking for.

Other services performed at the salon in-cludes the DaVinci Cosmetic Laser TeethWhitening, waxing and nails.

The Salon also offers to it clients a profes-sional line of products by I.C.O.N., which wasspecially developed for the area’s climate.

If you haven’t had a chance to experienceBeauImáge Salon make sure to stop in orschedule an appointment today.

Safe & Sound Automobile AccessoriesWith more than 15 years of professional instal-

lation experience, the audio and alarm specialistsat Safe & Sound in Longmont are able to outfitany vehicle with any level of audio or securitysystem.Whether it’s an audio system requiring add-

ons, factory systems or a full custom stereo, Safe& Sound can get it done.Other services offered at Safe & Sound include

installation of remote start and alarm systems tojust about any vehicle, including manual trans-missions. One such brand, the DroneMobile,eliminates remotes and allows you to lock, un-lock, remote start or GPS track your vehicle fromyour Blackberry, Android-based smartphone,iPhone or Internet device. You can also receive in-stant text or email messages from DroneMobilefor alarm notifications, speeding alerts, geofenceboundaries and live tracking.At the Safe & Sound location clients will dis-

cover S&S Upholstery for any custom auto interi-or, boats and RV’s, and furniture reconditioning.Safe & Sound also works closely with other localbusinesses to allow customers the convenience ofone stop shopping. From window tinting, colli-sion repair, engine or transmission upgrades, sus-pension or alignments, whether it is done at theshop or somewhere else, the specialists at Safe &Sound can ensure quality and get it done.Brands customers can expect to find at Safe &

Sound includes Sirius Satellite Radio, DroneMo-bile, Pioneer, Kenwood, Metra, CompuSTAR,MTX Audio and JVC.

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Tires Plus Total Car CareWith a philosophy of, “We won’t sell you

tires, we help you buy them,” Tires Plus To-tal Car Care customers can be confidentthat tires or service will not be recommend-ed unless absolutely needed.

Tires Plus has been raising the bar incustomer service since beginning in 1972in Clearwater, Fla., and in Longmont since2003.

With 500 stores across 23 states, each in-dividual Tires Plus works with its staff toensure that each customer leaves satisfiedand enthused about the services they havereceived.

Open 12 hours daily, even on Sundays,

and with 10 service bays Tires Plus can ser-vice most vehicles within an hour while thecustomer waits.

While Tire Plus specializes in finding theright tires for your vehicle’s needs, they al-so offer full automotive services includingtune-ups, shock struts, brakes, electrical,alignment and scheduled maintenance.

In maintaining customer satisfaction andto guarantee the lowest price on every tiresold, Tires Plus encourages customers toshop all competition for the best price andwill then match it. Customers can alsowatch for monthly specials for the bestprice guaranteed. Stress-free financing is al-

so available with 6 months, interest free.The Longmont Tires Plus has a well-

trained staff with more than 200 years ex-perience between all of the service techni-cians. All techs are also ASE certified.For the best service and the lowest price

on tires and maintenance, discover whatTires Plus has to offer – it is truly like noother store.

Tires Plus Total Car Care2060 Main St., Longmont303-774-9195www.tiresplus.com

Tires Plus employees from left: James Nietert, Travis Heitman, Robert Skolnick,Store Manager Michael Johnson and Matt Moore.

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Steve’sAutomotive

Steve’s Automotive510 Second Ave., Longmont303-682-9015www.steves-alignment.com

Steve’s Automotive andAlignment offers a range ofservices to make your lifeeasier. As a full serviceautomotive repair andautomotive maintenanceshop, Steve’s Automotiveprides itself on providinghigh-quality service.Locally owned and

operated by Steve Powers,the shop is committed to providing personal-ized auto repair for each customer. At the shop,no one is simply a repair order. The staff atSteve’s treats each vehicle individually andthoroughly to ensure the best customer service,quality and value.The shop’s goal is to provide service that will

leave customers with peace of mind and thestaff is committed to excellence, integrity, valueand positive relationships.Services at Steve’s are as varied as the type of

autos the shop repairs. With four alignmentsystems in place, Steve’s can align almost anyvehicle, from cars and trucks to SUVs and RVs.Steve’s is also certified to perform alignmentand repairs on big rigs. Other services include

transmission or brake work, air conditioningor a general tuneup. Steve’s also performsmanufacturer-recommended services and has afull-service diesel technician on staff.With 16 years in business, Steve’s has proven

to be a local favorite for auto repairs andmaintenance. The mechanic staff at Steve’s has acombined 150 years of experience working on avariety of cars, trucks, SUVs and semis, and areknown as Boulder County’s alignment experts.At Steve’s, customers don’t just get great service,but peace of mind.

Dickens Tavern & Opera HouseThe Dickens Tavern offers great opportunities

for parties and business meetings alike with anumber of beautiful private rooms to fit any occa-sion. Also available are catering options alongwith menus that can accommodate any party ormeeting.The Presidents Room, located directly off of

the main dining area, has two antique wood andetched glass doors that close for privacy. Theroom offers seating for up to 45.The Tin Room, located directly adjacent to the

bar, is named after its original sculpted tin ceil-ings that are a must-see when visiting the Tavern.This room has etched glass doors that can closefor privacy and three huge windows that look outonto the patio facing Third Avenue. The TinRoom can accommodate up to 25 guests.The Wine Vault is the original bank vault from

the building’s earlier days. Now housing anexquisite variety of fine vino, this intimate roommakes for the perfect setting for an anniversary,wedding proposal dinner, small tasting or otherspecial occasion. Limited to parties of one to five.The Opera House is the newest and most ver-

satile event space. Hold a private party, weddingor special event in the most unique, historicvenue this side of the Rocky Mountains. Located

above The Dickens Tavern, The Dickens OperaHouse offers a beautifully restored space, featur-ing custom sound equipment, LED lighting, anexpansive dance floor, stage, fun seating andrecreational areas, even bride and groom's chang-ing suites. Space available accommodates up to299 for a cocktail reception, 200 for a seated mealor buffet.

Dickens Tavern & Opera House300 Main St., Longmont303-834-9384www.thedickenstavern.com

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Longmont Community Foundation

Longmont Community Foundation303-678-6555www.longmontfoundation.org

Improving life in the St. Vrain Valleythrough philanthropy and charitable lead-ership in order to strengthen the communi-ty is the mission set forth by the LongmontCommunity Foundation.“We’re here for the community – for ev-

erybody – to improve the community,” saysEric Hozempa, executive director.As a nonprofit organization created by

and for the people of Longmont and the St.Vrain Valley, the idea of the LongmontCommunity Foundation fist came about in1988, but wasn’t formalized until 1994.The organization is managed by a paid pro-fessional staff and governed by a volunteerboard of directors.The foundation offers several ways for

community members to get involved andto help create their own charitable story.“Every charitable gift has a story,”

Hozempa says.Charitable gifts within the Longmont

community can come in many forms, onesuch gift that came through the foundationlast year was a $10,000 grant given to theEd & Ruth Lehman YMCA in support ofthe community farm they hoped to start.The $10,000 donation was a part of the

$300,000 the Longmont community foun-dation grants out each year to local non-profits.Community members can also get in-

volved through Donor-Advised Funds, TheCommunity Endowment Fund or through

offering to help improve the nonprofitcommunity through volunteering.Donor-Advised Funds are established by

families and/or individuals who wish totackle a specific issue or cause in the com-munity. Through a donor-advised fund afamily and/or individual can grant funds tomany nonprofit organizations, schools orplaces of worship.Contributing to the Community Endow-

ment Fund is an option for donors whowant the Longmont Community Founda-tion to utilize its knowledge of the commu-nity to grant funds to the most pressingneeds in the community. The CommunityEndowment is not designated to a particu-lar agency, but rather for four establishedarea of interest. These interests include:Arts and Culture, Civic and Education, andHealth and Human Services.

Behind every charitable gift there’s a story…and who doesn’t love a good story?

Longmont LegacyWe joined Longmont Legacy to support and give back to the community that has giving somuch to us--a great place to raise our children, wonderful friends and patients.

We choose Longmont Legacy because it focuses on the youth of the St.Vrain community--from newborns to teens. Providing funds for programs to these kids can only improve ourcommunity in future years.

Longmont Legacy has and continues to be an incredible experience to share with Zack andLindsay.They enjoy giving back and affecting the lives of kids their age in a positive way.

Rick & Carmen Beckwith

What’s your story? Learn more at www.longmontfoundation.org

What will be your story?

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way to pay tribute to aloved one after death isan important decision.As more familieschoose cremation, theyare frequently undecid-ed on what to do withthe ashes.Ascension Scattering

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This type of memorial is special, because nomatter where families live they can always lookheavenward and be reminded of their loved one.Ascension Scattering is a growing tradition thataddresses memorial needs of families everywhere.

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When Megan Johnson started astore that caters to parents and kids, itseemed only natural. As a mom ofthree boys, with a fourth child on theway, Johnson understands how quick-ly kids outgrow clothing, toys andother must-have accessories, such ashigh chairs and strollers.In order to give the community she lived in

what it wanted – year-round savings on kid items– Johnson opened Shop Kids Resale and Con-signment a year-and-a-half ago with the goal ofnot only providing savings, but a shopping expe-rience like no other.Designed more as a boutique than a thrift

store, Johnson prides herself on the layout of thestore because it helps busy parents find whatthey need, while offering a safe place for theirkids to play. “Our biggest compliment is that it isopen and you can see everything,” she says.“There is no digging.”Johnson also guarantees that “if it’s not quality,

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The Summit Rehab

The Summit Rehab at Life Care Centerof Longmont offers a wide spectrum of in-patient and outpatient therapy services, in-cluding comprehensive stroke rehabilita-tion, post surgical therapy (following jointreplacement) and protocols to treat chronicpain and improve muscular function. Thespeech therapy team is trained in myofas-cial release and utilizes VitalStim treatmentfor swallowing difficulties.The Parkinson's Team at Summit Rehab

is an interdisciplinary rehabilitation teamfor the treatment of Parkinson's disease andother movement disorders. Clinicians in-corporate LSVT BIG and LOUD, Parkin-son's Wellness Recovery (PWR!) and axialmobility for core strengthening and flexi-bility among other treatments such astreadmill training. Our philosophy to suc-cess includes staying abreast of the latesttrends in rehabilitation and treatment. Re-cently, the Parkinson's team participated ina research study with Regis University.John Dean, the director of the Parkinson'steam, presented in Toronto, Canada at the

15th International Conference on Parkin-son's Disease. Having a highly trained, in-terdisciplinary rehab team for the treat-ment of Parkinson's disease and othermovement disorders allows a unique op-portunity for individuals in the northernColorado region to receive top-qualitytreatment.The facility continues to stay at the

frontline of rehabilitation by keeping cur-rent with of the latest rehabilitation tech-nologies. Recently, the company purchasedthe Alter G weightless training treadmill.This unique technology, originally devel-oped by NASA, uses air pressure to provideprecisely measured support to allowweightlessness while working on a tread-mill for gait and endurance training. It isan excellent technology used by therapiststo help people recover after joint replace-ment surgeries, such as hip and knee surg-eries, as well as individuals with os-teoarthritis and other pain that inhibitsnormal walking.The vestibular rehabilitation program

treats dizziness and balance impairments.In addition to specialized training, thetherapists use state of the art equipment toprecisely identify and measure symptomsof different balance disorders. Board certi-fied incontinence specialist utilizes nonin-vasive biofeedback to evaluate musclefunction and usage. This targets treatmentspecifically and develops specific exerciseprograms that are easy to learn and practiceat home, resulting in a high success rate.

Life Care Center of Longmont takesgreat pride in being a resource to commu-nity. Offering a number of free wellnesspresentations in the community. Please callfor more information about any programsor therapies.

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Play It Again Sports

Play It Again Sports800 South Hover St., Longmont303-774-9912www.PlayItAgainSportsLongmont.comHours: M-F 10:30 a.m.-7 p.m., Sat 9 a.m.-6p.m.,Sun Noon-4 p.m.

Snyder JewelersSince 1948 Snyder Jewelers has been serving

the Longmont community with all of its jewelryneeds. Known and respected for their honesty,integrity, expertise and high-quality workman-ship, the staff at Snyder Jewelers continues todraw customers in.Owner and Gemologist Linda Snyder knows

she could not do it without her well-qualified,expert staff. “We have a great blend of peoplewho have a vast knowledge and individualexpertise that makes us a great team.”Recently, the team at Snyder Jewelers added

another Gemologist. Cindy joins the staff andbrings with her more than 25 years of jewelryexperience and is an expert in antique, periodand estate jewelry.Also on staff is Johnny who has more than 15

years of experience and is a color stone and beaddesigner and pearl stringer. He also has a vastknowledge of diamonds and is an expert inwatch, battery and band adjustments.An up-and-coming designer at Snyder Jewel-

ers, Genevieve, has an extensive art backgroundand is personally being mentored by Linda Sny-der.Two Jewelers on staff include Rick, who has

been at Snyder Jewelers for 18 years and has 35

years of experience, and Avel, who has 7 years ofexperience. Rick specializes in the finest qualityrepair, sizing, retipping, detailed chain solderingand semi-custom work. Avel is known for hisexpertise using Laser welding. He also doescustom wax carving, casting, stone setting andantique jewelry restoration.Rounding out the staff is Shirley who has been

at Snyder Jewelers for three years. Shirley is thecoordinator and the quality control expert for thejewelry and watch repair department.And last but not least, is Snyder Jewelers’ office

manager Joy who keeps the operations runningsmoothly behind the scenes. Joy has been withthe store for 11 years and Linda Snyder fondlyrefers to her as her “right hand person.”Now that you know the expert staff at Snyder

Jewelers stop in, say hi and get your jewelryneeds taken care of by Northern Colorado’sjewelry experts.

Chris and John Martin opened Play It AgainSports in Longmont five years ago after shoppingfor many years at the Play It Again Sports storesin Boulder and Fort Collins. The franchise’sbusiness model, which allows customers to tradein their used gear for new or recycled merchan-dise, appealed to the Martins who felt Longmontneeded this option in the sporting goods market.While high-quality value-priced used mer-

chandise is Play It Again’s hallmark, the storealso sells current year, new merchandise fromvendors like Easton, Wilson, Bauer, Horizon andSchwinn Fitness. Play It Again Sports is Ameri-ca’s largest retailer of hockey gear, but the storesalso cater to athletes participating in baseball,golf, lacrosse, snow sports, football, disc golfand other team sports. The stores also carryeverything needed for personal fitness such asellipticals, treadmills, stationary bikes, weights,benches and more. The store’s focus on customer service is

obvious the minute you walk in the door and thehelp and expertise cannot be matched by the bigbox sporting goods stores. The combinationof exceptional customer service, high qualitynew and used merchandise and the ability forcustomers to sell back their gently used sportinggoods makes Play It Again Sports a fun andaffordable place to shop.

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Experiencing the selection of wines atTwin Peaks Liquor is a little like exploringthe vast fields of the wine country, with se-lections around every corner and newtastes to dazzle your senses. Thousands ofbottles line the shelves from different re-gions across the United States, including aunique selection of Colorado wines, tocountries worldwide. Customers can evenexplore the 2,400 bottle walk-in wine cellarthat is the only one of its kind in the area.

Customers can also experience TwinPeaks’ wine selection by joining them everySaturday for a wine bar tasting where em-ployees share their knowledge of the winesand can lend their advice to help customerspick out the perfect bottle for any occasion.

Twin Peaks also offers a great selection oforganic wines and spirits, gluten free beersand numerous local selections that helppromote the aspect of buying local and be-ing environmentally responsible.

The store also likes to reward their localcustomers by offering a VIP Rewards pro-gram that treats customers for every dollarthey spend with a rebate on a future pur-chase once a level has been achieved.

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Todd Buchholtz opened the store. Born andraised in Loveland, Buchholtz has years ofexperience in the liquor business. Along-side him, RT Magley, a Longmont native, isthe general manager who enjoys workingwith the many customers who enter thedoors.The local ties and commitment to the

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Locally owned and trusted for more than 24 years, GreaseMonkey was started in 1987 when Ron Morrow and two busi-ness partners bought their first store in Longmont to build upona concept they felt was successful to offer automotive mainte-nance in a timely and cost-effective manner.

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Alongside Morrow in managing the business is his son, RonMorrow Jr., who joined the business seven years ago. MorrowJr. follows suit in his father’s footsteps in providing a qualityservice through superior customer service and professional at-tention.

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find an open-office environment where chil-dren can see each other comfortably whilehaving their teeth cleaned and checked bythe dentist and qualified staff. Foothills findkids modeling a good dental experience forone another an effective tool for relievingfears and creating good dental practices.You won’t find intimidating adult-sizeddental furniture, instead you’ll see colorfulrooms and waiting areas that meet theneeds of the youngest patients to olderteens, including aquariums and videogames.While there is an atmosphere of fun for

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1991, Helen Morse Walker started the businesswith a passionate desire to promote health andwellness.This is reflected in the more than 30 years ex-

perience she has in the health care industry. She isa licensed and certified permanent makeup artist,licensed esthetician, licensed massage therapistand certified electrologist. Walker is also a mem-ber of the Society of Permanent Cosmetic Profes-sionals and licensed with Boulder County PublicHeath. She was also appointed to the State Advi-sory Committee, DORA.Walker says permanent makeup has become a

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Fall off the bone ribs, mouthwatering sand-wiches and tasty sides complete the true KansasCity style barbecue experience you’ll find at TheRib House in Longmont and Boulder.Searching for the great-tasting barbecue from

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tasting beef, pork, turkey, ham, spicy sauce andchicken barbecue, tasty ribs, homemade sidesand four custom sauces round out a great meal.The sauces have become so popular that they’vegarnered their own spotlight on shelves for saleat local stores including Ace Hardware, YourButcher Frank, Vitamin cottage, Whole Foods,King Soopers and SmartCo.The Rib House also offers catering for lunch-

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Infant Aquatics at Swim Float SwimThe following letter was written by a parent whoenrolled her three children in Infant Aquatics atSwim Float Swim!

Dear Judy,We live in Lafayette and our property is

quite large and beautifully landscaped witha gorgeous water feature the kids love tosplash around in during the summer. Thepond, surrounded by rocks, drops to adepth of 4.5 feet.May 18th was a warm, sunny day. I was

home with my two young daughters doingyard work. Saxon, my 16-month-old, hadjust completed her fifth week of lessonswith Cynthia, but had yet to practice swim-ming in clothes. She and Stori, my 4-year-old, were playing on a large trampoline lo-cated next to the pond, while I was garden-ing.My back was turned pulling weeds in an

adjacent garden when I heard Stori call forme. She said “mommy, mommy, Saxonneeds you” I turned around to see Stori,standing by the water, but Saxon wasnowhere in sight. My mouth went dry, andmy heart sank as I envisioned Saxon face-down at the bottom of the pond. I remem-ber running about eight “Incredible Hulk”steps with no feeling in my legs. The pondcame into view, and there was Saxon, notsubmerged on the bottom, but floating onher back on the surface of the water. She

was wearing overalls with a long sleeveshirt underneath. Her breathing was re-laxed, considering the water temperaturewas 58 degrees.I felt calm as I made my way to where

she was floating. I was so relieved; Icheered her as I laid down at the edge ofthe water. I continued to tell her what agreat swimmer she was as I gently placedmy hands under her head, re-enforcing herconfidence in the floating technique shehad been learning during her swim lessons.I was surprisingly very composed, and

helped her float over to the side and thenencouraged her to flip over and grab theedge, where I grasped her little hands andpulled her wet body out. During the entireepisode, she never cried, never even made apeep. I let her run around the sunny yardin her wet clothes and diaper for a few min-utes while I regained the strength in mylegs to actually take her inside to get freshclothes and digest what had just happened.

According to Stori, “Saxon fell in the waterface first and rolled over to float.” It waspretty amazing!

Water safety has always been one of mygreatest priorities, and all three of my kidshave taken lessons at Infant Aquatics. Ihave always felt that educating children tobe safe and respectful around water isparamount, because you never know whensomething like this might happen. Thankyou over and over again Infant AquaticsTeam!

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Designer Geckos11747 N. 75th St., Hygiene720-217-1472www.designergeckos.com

The Jeweler co-owners Rudy Rodriguez (left) and Martin Orona (right).

DesignerGeckosDesigner Geckos, the first gecko store in the

world, has already achieved great success afterjust two years of operation at their storefront at11747 N. 75th St. in Hygiene.While it started out as an online store, the

need for another building developed into thelocal store idea, and things took off from there.Leopard geckos are the fastest growing pet inthe world today in popularity due to theirbeauty, very tame and friendly personalities,cleanliness and lack of pet odors, ease of care,and low cost.“They are really like little dogs in a lizard's

body,” says Ray Roehner, who owns the opera-tion along with his wife Carol. “The geckobonds to their owner in a very special way, andthey will sit on your lap and watch TV withyou, hang out on your shoulder, or even go fora ride in the car, all very much like a dog! Someof our young customers become future veteri-narians very soon after getting a gecko, becausethey become so interested in the biological as-pects of them that they start to research intogeckos, give presentations at school, and writepapers and even books about them.”

“We love the educational aspect of what wedo. It's our way to further the gecko hobby, ed-ucate our customers, and have a lot of funalong the way,” says Ray. “We keep the prices ofour equipment, supplies, and geckos affordablefor our customers. Seeing the joy in our cus-tomers’ eyes when they stop by the store andbring in their geckos to show us them as theygrow is what makes it all worthwhile for us.That's really what Designer Geckos is allabout.”

TheJewelerTaking ownership in

August, Rudy Rodriguez andMartin Orona set out toprovide Longmont the sameimpeccable customer serviceand custom jewelry servicesthat The Jeweler has beenknown for over the past18 years.Located at 2130 N. Main

St. in Longmont, The Jewel-er offers jewelry and watch repair, custom jewel-ry services and an extensive inventory of cus-tom gold, silver, pearls, Black Hills Gold andhigh-end watches. The Jeweler is unique in itsjewelry services, as Rodriguez and Orona areable to melt down existing jewelry and createcustom designs for clients. In addition, The Jew-eler buys and sells gold and takes jewelry ontrade or as down payments.“We try to do a little bit of everything,” said

Jeweler Office Assistant Paula Rodriguez.The Jeweler ownership has more than 25

years of combined experience in unique custom

jewelry and can help guide clients in creating anexclusive piece that will truly be one of a kind.For more information or to consult with a

Jeweler representative, The Jeweler is openTuesday-Friday 10 a.m-6 p.m. and Saturdayfrom 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. (extended holiday hourswill begin in November).

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Since 2004, Stonum Automotive has pro-vided Longmont-area auto owners withcomprehensive auto repair services, afford-able prices and superior customer service toget people back in their automobile in notime.

Owning his own shop was always adream for John Stonum, who grew uparound cars with the influence from family.His father was retired from General Motorsand his step-father built streetrods, eachproviding influence in Stonum’s passion forthe industry. Stonum started working inparts as a young man before moving intothe service aspect of the business and work-ing alongside many great employeesthroughout the years. When it came time toopen his own shop, Stonum turned to those former workers and asked them to join his

team.“We offer great employees and excep-

tional technicians who stay abreast to newtechnologies through continuing trainingand education,” Stonum says.Stonum Automotive provides service on

all makes and models, including diesel en-gines and European autos, and also offerstires and alignment options, as well as

windshield replacement. Top-of-the-linetools and equipment allow them to do agreat quality repair the first time.Each technician is also equipped with a

computer right at his toolbox to easily ac-cess repair information, labor times andparts, which helps in getting automobilesfixed and back in the hands of the cus-tomers.“Our goal is to try and get every service

done in one day,” he says. “We truly are a

full-service shop to help our customers.”

Stonum Automotive has experienced alot of growth in its short history, startingout with a 2,000 square foot shop and twobays, to now occupying four units in thebuilding with eight service bays, five tech-nicians, a clean and spacious waiting area,great parking and more than 7,000 squarefeet. Whether a customer decides to waitfor his or her car in the comfortable waitingarea with television and space for kids toplay, or opt for a free shuttle ride to work orhome, Stonum Automotive takes care of itscustomers through superior service.

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Longmont UnitedHospital Foundation1380 Tulip St., Ste. A, Longmont303-651-2273www.luhcares.org/Foundation

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The Longmont UnitedHospital Foundation wasincorporated inMarch 1981. Theinitial Foundation Board wascomprised of volunteer communityleaders who represented a diversecross section of the communitywith different spheres of influence.Original Trustees included:John Flanders, George Landers,Ruth Lehman, KenHuey,Joe Johnson, D.W.McCarty,Carol Oswald, Vince Shryack,Maxine Haley, Vern Golden,Tom Brown, E. Carl Forgey, andWayne Jurgens.

The Longmont UnitedHospital Foundation’s successhas been a result of thecommunity’s generosity andwillingness to support anorganization they believein and know will be good

stewards of their charitablegifts. John Flanders, who wasthe Foundation’s first, is alsothe current Chairman of theBoard: “People in our area arevery giving. Fundraising is notalways about immediate gifts.It’s very much about cultivatingand planting seeds that taketime to grow and flourish.”The Hope Cancer Care

Center opened in 1996 wasbuilt almost exclusively fromdonor gifts and received over$1.6 million; the patient toweropened in 2000 and was alsostrongly supported by ourdonor community whichhelped raise $2.5 million; theEmergency Department openedin 2008 and received over

$1.8 million from a multitudeof donors.We are fortunate to have

Longmont United Hospital anexemplary medical facility, inour community. Gifts madeto the Foundation are anexpression of appreciation andsupport of this award winninghospital. The Foundation isgrateful to all of its donorswho have made gifts bothlarge and small — they are thefoundation of our success!

Four Paws & Co.Whether it’s food for your animal, training

classes, grooming or just simply advice theexperienced staff at Four Paws & Co. are alwayswilling to help out.Owner Carrie Adams opened the store geared

toward animals in April of 2003. The Longmontnative says it was an easy move for her, becauseof her love for animals.The store offers a wide-selection of natural

foods for dogs and cats, and wild bird food, butthe inverntory doesn’t stop there. Customers willalso find toys, beds, treats and more in the petstore.The staff at Four Paws can help customers find

any food for any dietary issue. If you are a regularcustomer, they will probably even have the foodpicked out for you before you walk through thedoor.“We have a personal relationship with our

customers and their pets, they’re like family,”Adams says. “It’s the personal touch that really

makes a difference.”Behind the retail center of Four Paws,

customers will find the self-service dog wash.The dog wash includes shampoo, conditioner,detangler spray, a brush and towels. And the bestpart is – the mess can be left behind.If grooming is needed, Four Paws has an on-

site groomer that customers can book appoint-ments with. The grooming environment is cagefree and includes only one animal at a time.Four Paws also offers agility, obedience, puppy

kindergarten, nose work and conformation class-es in its training center.

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Artistic SmilesArtistic Smiles focuses on providing the perfect

combination for its patients: high tech and hightouch.Bringing a new era for dentistry, Dr. Cliff Rogge

at Artistic Smiles offers a number of high-techservices for patients that make a dental visit easyand relaxing. For those who avoid going to thedentist because of fear, Rogge is one of the fewdentists in Longmont to offer sedation dentistry.Dental needs will be fixed in a calm, relaxed envi-ronment.In addition to calming those fears, other high

tech offerings include Cerec Blue Cam for sameday crowns; laser dentistry for treatment of gumdisease, cold sores and other soft tissue proce-dures; computer bite analysis for TMJ patientsand bite equilibration; velescope for oral cancerscreening; 3Dimaging for computer guided im-plant placement; digital radiographs for 75 per-cent less radiation for patients and no harmfulchemicals for the environment; and mercury-freefillings.Rogge’s high touch offerings comes into play

with fresh bread and cookies in the waiting room,paraffin hand dips, aromatherapy, movies, memo-ry foam cushions on all chairs, child and adulttreasure box and a friendly smile with every visitfrom an experienced team.

Dr. Cliff Rogge DDSFellow of Academy of General Dentistry303-485-8888920 S. Hover St., Longmontwww.artisticsmiles.org

Huntington Learning CenterCan tutoring help your child? A growing body

of research suggests that it may – and that it maynot. The outcome depends largely on the process;on the use of practices that research has shownto be effective. If these “best practices” arefollowed, terrific strides are very likely possible.What are best tutoring practices? While not

all researchers agree on every aspect, a consensusis growing around several characteristics. Theyinclude:• Certified Teachers/Program. Teacher

education, prior experience, and specializedtraining do make a difference. Look for certifiedteachers working within certified programs.• Standardized Diagnostics. The only effective

way to build a program is to use a diagnostictemplate that assesses skills against national dataand measures.• Individually Prescribed Programs. There

is little debate here: individualized programstailored to a student’s unique needs work best

and fastest. Period.

• Intrinsic Motivational Techniques.Whilenot all agree on this, most researchers find thatprograms encouraging internal, “intrinsic” moti-vation (rather than relying on external rewardsor trinkets) achieve more sustainable results.

• A Practice of Engaging Schools. Tutoring,when used, should be one tool for building skills,confidence and motivation – but only one. Tutor-ing should support and work with the student’steachers and school in a systematic alliance.

Tutoring is an investment in your child’sfuture. When you look at the many optionsavailable, talk to the organizations and ask ques-tions to ensure that the help you get is effective.

Huntington Learning Center815 E. 17th St., Suite C, Longmont303-597-0294www.longmont.huntingtonlearning.com

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Extra Innings120 9th Ave., Unit G-1, Longmont,303-776-2255www.ExtraInningsLongmont.comOwners: Mike and Leta NewtonServices include instruction, camps, tunnelrentals, parties, uniforms and a stocked pro shopLocated west of the railroad tracks in the northend of the Circle Graphics building

ExtraInningsExtra Innings is

recognized as the pre-mier baseball andsoftball training cen-ter in Boulder Countyand the St. Vrain Val-ley. They pride them-selves in providingthe best instructionwith experienced instructors whom have theknowledge to help you take your game to thenext level.The instructors at Extra Innings are excellent

teachers, who emphasize the fundamental skillsand techniques by communicating to the level ofthe athlete’s understanding. After an evaluation,the lessons are personally designed with specificgoals to improve the individual athlete’s skills.The baseball and softball instructors at Extra

Innings include: Mike Newton, Regis University,pitching, fielding and hitting; Patrick Perry,Boston Red Sox/UNC assistant coach, catchingand hitting; Colt Sedbrook, St. Louis Cardinals,fielding and hitting; Tony Roberts, BrighamYoung University, pitching; Matt Blando, BaylorUniversity, fielding and hitting; Leta Newton,

Regis University, fielding and hitting; MarthaDavis, Middle Tennessee State/CSU assistantcoach, fielding and hitting; Gina Loudenburg,Wheaton College head coach for 19 years, field-ing and hitting; and Craig Hallgren, 2004Olympic Softball and Major League Baseball in-dividual contracts, vision specialist.

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Oskar Blues Home MadeLiquids & Solids1555 S. Hover Road,Longmont, 303-485-9400Oskar Blues Cajun Grill & Brew303 Main St.,Lyons, 303-823-6685Tasty Weasel Tap Room1800 Pike Rd, Unit B,Longmont, 303-776-1914www.oskarblues.com

Oskar BluesCelebrating beer culture with 43 craft beers on

draft, Southern-inspired barbecue and soul-sav-ing live music is what Oskar Blues is all about.

Oskar Blues offers community members a cul-ture all its own focused around craft beer, greatfood and music with Oskar Blues Home MadeLiquids and Solids in Longmont Oskar Blues Ca-jun Grill & Brew in Lyons. Each restaurantsmokes its own meat on location and serves uplive music five days a week.

The family-owned restaurant headed up byDale Katechis began with the Lyons restaurant inApril 1997. By 1999, the funky restaurant knownfor its Southern hospitality and blues music

added quality craft beer. Wanting to regionallydistribute his craft beer, Katechis teamed-up withCask Brewing Systems which offered an afford-able canning line for craft brewers.Now sending canned craft beer to 25 states,

Katechis has helped make a name for his beer.That names continues with the local Oskar Bluesrestaurants, as well as the Tasty Weasel TapRoom in Longmont where community memberscan get great beer inches from the Oskar Bluesproduction facility. The Tasty Weasel also pro-vides brewery tours on Friday and Saturday, aswell as live music every Saturday at 4:30 p.m.“It’s an invitation to see an operating brewery

and that makes it exciting,” says Chad Melis ofOskar Blues. “It’s a true behind-the-scenes view.”


Thomas Drake, D.D.S.Doctor Thomas Drake is the founder ofSmile Designers Family and CosmeticDentistry, which opened its doors in 1991. Hewent to Sacramento State University wherehe graduated with a Bachelors Degree inNursing. He practiced nursing beforecontinuing his education at the University ofNebraska School of Dentistry and graduatedwith a D.D.S. degree in 1990. Since then hehas treated children and adults performing all phases of generaldentistry. He is thoroughly trained in placing single tooth implantsand implant retained dentures.

Smile DesignersFamily and CosmeticDentistry1246 N. Main St., Longmont970-678-7800www.smiledesignersteam.com

Dr. Steve SampsonDr. Sampson joined Smile Designers in August2007 after practicing dentistry for over fouryears in Georgia. He is originally from Missouriand graduated from Pensacola Christian Col-lege in Florida. After college, he attended Tem-ple University School of Dentistry in Philadel-phia. He has worked extensively with special-ists in prosthodontics and endodontics.

Smile Designers Family and Cosmetic DentistryIn March, Smile Designers

Family and Cosmetic Dentistrycelebrated its 20th anniversaryof providing quality dental careto the community of Longmontand surrounding areas.Smile Designers is founded

on personable, friendly andquality care in a comfortable,caring environment. Headed byDr. Thomas Drake and Dr.Steve Sampson, Smile Design-ers services include but are notlimited to general dentistry,cosmetic dentistry, teethwhitening, dental implants andmuch more.Smile Designers offers the

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Frank Oliver, president and owner of OliverFinancial Group, prides himself in offering thesafest financial solutions, as well as the mostcomprehensive retirement planning packages.“I am extremely proud of protecting myclient’s wealth, not one client has ever lost adollar.” he says.Frank has developed the Four Pillars of Fi-

nancial Success as guiding principles for design-ing custom financial plans for his clients.Frank’s personalized approach and attention todetail has lead to unparalleled customer satis-faction. Frank is constantly researching and ed-ucating himself so he can provide the most up-to-date products and strategies. He is a memberof the Elite IRA Advisor Team, trained by na-tionally recognized CPA, author and IRA ex-pert, Ed Slott. Frank has attained “Court of theTable” status with the “Million Dollar RoundTable” proving that he can provide personalizedservice and still rank in the top 10 percent of fi-nancial advisors world-wide.While protecting client investments is top

priority for Oliver Financial Group, being a partof the community is also important. Frank is onthe board of directors of Twin Peaks Rotary and

is one of the “Magnificent Men of 2011” for “AWoman’s Work” charity. Oliver Financial Groupis a Times Call Reader’s Choice finalist, a mem-ber of the Longmont Chamber of Commerceand has a Gold Star standing with the BetterBusiness Bureau.

Please contact Oliver Financial Group for acomplimentary financial review.

Longmont VacuumBeing the first vacuum store in Longmont,

Longmont Vacuum is more than just a storewhere customers can buy vacuum cleaners andget them serviced. It’s a place with personality,and its character extends from the owners, Harryand Vivian Enfinger.“I’d as soon be here as where I’m at,” Harry is

fond of saying, and where he’s at, more oftenthan not, is Longmont Vacuum, the downtownestablishment he’s owned and operated for 43years. With the store’s longevity, it has seen manyother stores come and go, but the Southern gen-tleman Harry stays.Anyone who has visited Longmont Vacuum,

is always welcomed by a familiar face and honestservice that today is often hard to find.Harry, who has been working in the vacuum

business since 1956 when he started work at Kir-by of Denver, knows his vacuums and stands byhis word. The knowledge he offers to customersis unmatched and is something that keeps cus-tomers coming back and spreading the word tofriends and family.Harry and those at Longmont Vacuum only

sell dependability, but will repair and service anyvacuum brought in. Currently, customers canfind brands such as Royal, Sanitaire, Eureka,

Hoover and Cirrus vacuums in the store. “Wesell quality, but at a very reasonable price.”

Whether you are looking to purchase a new orused vacuum or need one serviced or repaired,stop by Longmont Vacuum and discover what alittle honesty, integrity and dependability can dofor you.

Longmont Vacuum817 Main St., Longmont303-776-8310New, used, repair and service for vacuums.


Happy Hounds DogCare Center1822 Sunset Place #2, Longmont303-774-8158www.happyhoundscolorado.com

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HappyHoundsownersBrian andOlivia Neill

In the midst of the economicdownturn in 2008, Colorado na-tives Olivia and Brian Neill start-ed Happy Hounds Dog CareCenter in Longmont. While Bri-an worked on the East Coast tohelp make ends meet for thefirst 18 months, Olivia got thebusiness on the ground, slowlybuilding clientele and stayingafloat. But with a hands-on ap-proach and an emphasis on giv-ing dogs full attention and supe-rior care, the Neills grew towhere they are now – with sevenemployees and more than 700customers in their database.“We’re very different than a

lot of other dog care facilities,because we’re extremely hands-on,” Olivia says. “We give a lotof attention to the dogs.”At Happy Hounds, staff and

ownership work with dogs andreinforce anything owners areworking on with their dogs.Dogs with minor issues aren’tturned away, but instead are giv-en extra attention and training.“We’re not looking for

perfect dogs,” Brian says. “Wecan work with them. The dogsturn around pretty quickly.“Tired dogs is our best

advertising,” he says – referringto Happy Hounds’ active style ofcare and their emphasis on let-ting dogs play. The care centeralso offers training: Olivia ishead trainer and all of her class-es utilize positive reinforcementtechniques.Happy Hounds is committed

to giving your dog the absolute

best care, whether they are herefor a day of playing with theircanine friends, sleeping over ina luxury suite or just a quickdog wash. The care centermakes every dog who comesthrough its doors as comfortableas possible.In addition, Happy Hounds

offers comfortable, home-likesuites, onsite overnightsupervision, a safe facility, dogwashing and more.

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When stepping into Savvy Seconds ThriftShop, it’s immediate to the eye that this isn’t justany thrift store, but one that takes pride in thequality of products it carries and how they getdisplayed.Locally owned and operated, Savvy Seconds

has been giving the Longmont community whatit deserves – quality goods at low prices – for thepast three years. “We wanted to give Longmont anew appreciation of what a thrift store can be,”says owner Gerri Fitzgerald. “It’s like a retailstore that is local and about helping the commu-nity.”For Savvy Seconds owners it’s important to

provide clean, undamaged, high quality mer-chandise to customers. Selected items includeclothing, furniture, home decor, jewelry andpretty much anything a person could want orneed in their daily life. Savvy Seconds also offersconsignment for items such as large furniture,artwork and lamps.While offering top quality selections to the

community is important, Savvy Seconds alsohelps out by supporting the local nonprofit, AWoman’s Work. Through donations made in the

store and specific events hosted throughout theyear, Savvy Seconds is able to offer funds to thenonprofit.

So whether you are looking to consign or do-nate, Savvy Seconds will gladly help you out dur-ing business hours, by appointment or will comepickup items from your home. For those cus-tomers who purchase large items, Savvy Secondswill also deliver items for a small fee.

Savvy Seconds Thrift Shop611 Second Ave., Longmont, 303-678-7888www.savvysecondsthriftshop.com


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Owned by Ed Behlmann, 7WESTPizzeria & Pub is not your ordinary pizze-ria. The establishment is known for its pop-ular rooftop patio dining, mouth-wateringfresh pizzas and a spacious sports bar sepa-rate from the family indoor dining room.While founded on delicious pizza with

only the freshest ingredients, this pizzeriahas an extensive menu with appetizers, sal-ads, pasta and sandwiches.Originally started in Lafayette in 2006 on

Highway 7 west of I-25. 7WEST opened inLongmont in 2009. Behlmann, with over 30years in the industry, wanted to bring hislove of pizza and restauranteering toLongmont, and did so in a location thatcould truly offer something for everyone.“I started in the 80s with Shaky’s Pizza,”

Behlmann said. “I just fell in love withpizza and the hospitality industry. I neverlost the passion for pizza, and I wanted tobring it to Longmont.”

The 7WEST menufeatures a wide selection ofpizzas, including the7WEST White PizzaSupreme, a melody ofchicken, artichokes,sun-dried tomatoes, blackolives and four types ofmouth watering whitecheese, all baked on a hand-tossed thin crust with an oiland garlic base. 7WEST’spizzas are made with freshlymade dough, all of yourregular toppings, andfeature toppings, such asartichokes and sun-driedtomatoes, that aren’t found in your averagepizzeria.Another 7WEST favorite is the Pasta Con

Broccoli, prepared in a cream sauce withbroccoli, fresh mushrooms and parmigianocheese. Also popular are the Buffalo Chick-en Wings, Toasted Meat Ravioli, ClassicItalian Salad and the Meatball sandwich.7WEST offers a Sunday breakfast buffet

that includes scrambled eggs, bacon,sausage, fried potatoes, biscuits, gravy,waffles and fresh fruit along with a freshomelette made to order with any of theavailable pizza toppings, and more. It isopen from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.Every Monday there is all-you-can-eat

spaghetti and beginning at 8 p.m. trivia.Tuesdays are family night, and kids eat free.Every Wednesday and Friday after 9 p.m.there is karaoke. Happy hour is from3-7 p.m., Monday-Friday, with $1 MillerLight drafts and $1 off all other drinks.In addition, an all-you-can-eat pizza

buffet is available for $5.99 from11 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday-Friday.


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Bassett CarpetsWith 50 years of laying down flooring in

the Longmont community, Bassett Carpetsis taking the solid foundation it has builtand enhancing it for customers.A recent partnership with Shaw Indus-

tries is helping Bassett Carpets expand itsexclusive flooring options for customers byproviding new products, innovative collec-tions unique to the flooring industry andextended warranties.Troy Wonnacott, owner of Bassett Car-

pets, says customers can still expect to finda representation of other specialty manu-facturers in its showroom along with itsnew Shaw Industries offerings.“The move was good for us and for our

customers,” he says.Along with expanded flooring options,

customers will also find an updated websitethat allows them to peruse everything on-line in the comfort of their home before go-ing to the showroom.

While Shaw Flooring Gallery is new toBassett Carpets, it is not changing the com-munity-based store. Still locally owned andoperated, Bassett Carpets prides itself onbeing a part of the community. “We live inthe community and we want to do what wecan for the Longmont community,” Wonna-cott says.

Bassett Carpets also realizes what haskept them successful for so long. "We takegreat pride in the large percentage of repeatcustomers. Those customers who continueto visit us for their flooring needs haveshown trust in our ability to deliver service

they expect and deserve. We want to let allour customers know how much we appre-ciate them. The best way we know how todo that is to serve them with respect andintegrity."Stop in and explore the new showroom

and see what Bassett Carpets can do to takecare of your flooring needs.

Bassett Carpets1637 Main St., Longmont303-776-5711www.bassettcarpets.comOwner: Troy WonnacottYears in Business: 50Services: Carpet, tile and stone, hardwood,laminate, vinyl and window coverings

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