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FEATURESDEPARTMENTS COVEREditor’s Letter 8

Dear BOG Letters 8

Must Haves of the Month 9

Publishers Letter 10

December’s Photo Winner 10

Vote for January’s Best Photo 10

What You’re Saying 11

Upcoming ‘Best Of’ Categories 12

BOG December: 12‘Best Of’ Winners

Monthly Calendar 22-23

New Business Profiles 30

Detailed Calendar Events 36

Coupon Directory 38

Advertisers Index 40

Physical Health: 20Greeley Gyms Offer Something For Every Fitness Level

Financial Health: 247 Steps to Improve YourFinancial Score

Financial Health: 25Time for Some New Year’s(Financial) Resolutions

Mental Health: 26Mental Health First-Aider

Mental Health: 28Beat The Blues With Exercise

Physical Health: 33Aims Opens It’s New Physical Education Center

Dental Health: 35February is National Children’s Dental Health Month

Soul Health: 42Helping Children One Shoe at a Time

Healthy Cooking: 14Cooking Light Italian Style

Greeley 360: 16Healthy Family Walksin Greeley Parks

The Nutcracker: 17A Greeley Tradition

Activewear Fashion Trends 18

Hearing Health: 37Finding An Audiologist

UCHealth - OB/Gyn 34

Healthy Cocktails 39

Restaurant Review: 39Healthy Eating in Greeley

Stu’s Car Health Clinic 101 41

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If I worked out as hard as I sleep I would be in spectacular shape. I would have people following me around asking how I do it. Some adagency would want me to be on a box of cereal. Nike would want me toJust Do It. But since I’m a better sleeper than gym rat that hasn’t happened.

I’m not complaining. It is my fault. I go to the gym on a regular basis.And there are plenty of gyms and workouts to choose from so I have noexcuses. My problem is I do not, nor have I ever, liked to sweat. Sweating is unpleasant and I don’tdo unpleasant. That, my friends, is going to change right now. I am making my 2016 resolution tosweat like there is no tomorrow.

Our cover models are people who have sweated a lot. And it looks great on them. They, like allthe other fit people I see at they gym and around town, are going to be my role models. They won’tknow it, but I will be watching them (not in a creepy way) to see what they do in their workouts.

If I could have given my 20-year-old-self some advice, one of the things I tell me is to exercise! I would also tell me a few other things but, frankly, I don’t know you guys well enough to share.Maybe someday. But not today. I don’t want to scare anyone.

Working on BOG, (thanks to Dan and Sandra Meyer for having me) is turning out to be such anawarding experience. I have gotten to meet some really wonderful people who are doing great and inspirational things. Another thing I’ve enjoyed is working with the other writers. They are dedicated,talented, and much appreciated! I want to thank the experts that contributed articles this month as well.

I look forward to meeting new and interesting people to introduce to you through BOG! Have agreat start to your New Year!

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Submit your photos to:[email protected] only requirement is that they must be about Greeley andYou must be 18years of age or older. We’ll review them first and then post the photos online for everyone to vote.The winner will be chosen by you. One vote per emailplease.Monthly winners will receive $100 and the winning photo will beprinted in the next issue ofThe Best of Greeley Magazine.

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Publishers LetterIt’s a new year, and everything starts over, with new

dreams, hopes, aspirations and resolutions.The last 6 months of starting up a new monthly

magazine has been a wonderful experience. A lot of hardwork and long hours, but very rewarding.The constant feedback that we get on a regular basis

is the fuel that feeds our fire. We constantly hear howmuch everyone loves the magazine. “It was the right timeto launch a monthly magazine about Greeley, since thepopulation of Greeley has reached 100,000 residents”;“I’ve learned so much about Greeley that I never knew before and I’ve lived here my whole life”.Our total print run and circulation is still 25,000 total

copies. We are still mailing close to 21,000 copies amonth and distributing another 3,800 copies to area businesses. We are excited to continue to bring you all the great

things about Greeley. We plan to make The Best ofGreeley Magazinebigger and better with new writers andnew features. We’ll bring you articles of the people whoare making a difference in our community and striving tomake Greeley a better place to live for everyone. We want to thank our advertisers, who without their

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“How fun to have Up-to-date stories and newsabout this great city. Wehave lived here over 40years and have watched itgrow! The Best of GreeleyMagazine is an excitingaddition and it’s arrived atjust the right time!”

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“I love getting The Best ofGreeley Magazine in themail, I look through it theentire month, so I knowwhat fun things are goingon in our great town”

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December’s Photography Contest WinnerVoted “The Best” by you.

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According to Carlo, thicktomato sauces have theirplace for ragus but the classfocused on light and healthy,fresh, quick, and easy.

Cynamon Garrott cameto the class because sheloves cooking Italian food athome and was looking forideas to make her dishes authentic. Robbie Skidmorecame because she has traveled to Italy and enjoysItalian food. Both wanted tosee what Carlo did thatmight be different.

Students learned somesurprising facts: you don’thave to spend money on expensive olive oil, though“EVO” or Extra Virgin Oliveoil is a must. Carlo explainedthat any low priced extra virgin olive oil is fine and thatsautéing fresh tomatoes(preferably Roma or sweetcherry) in olive oil is whatprovides the basic flavor formany Italian dishes. Heprefers purple onions because of their naturalsweetness. One or two small

smashed boiled potatoescan thicken and flavor asauce, as can cream, thougha little goes a long way. Usejust enough to absorb intothe ingredients. Add smallamounts of water as thesauce evaporates to preventburning, but use sparinglyso that ingredients continuecooking. No cheese isneeded in most recipes except perhaps, a littleParmesan for garnish.

Proper use of herbs isimportant in Italian dishes.Red pepper flakes andpinches of sea salt are sta-ples; garlic, used sparingly,enhances flavor. Choppedparsley adds flavor, not justgarnish. Carlo also usesfinely chopped rosemary inmany recipes. Basil is notchopped because it turnsbrown so Carlo adds basilsprigs then removes themonce the sauce absorbs theflavor. Other herbs such asoregano or thyme are usedby the sprig (vs. chopping)and removed before serving.

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Simple is best when it comes to easy-to-make, healthy Italian cooking with fresh ingredients. On a chilly November evening,

Carlo Pellegrini prepared a basic tomato sauceover pasta, seared pork chops with fennel, andshrimp with mussels and zucchini for a cookingclass at his restaurant, Pellegrini.

Tips from an Italian Chef

Carlo Pellegrini demonstrates cooking with fresh, simple ingredients.Purple onions, tomatoes, and extra virgin olive oil are key ingredients insimple Italian dishes.

Starting Fresh: Cooking Light andHealthy Italian Fare

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Perhaps the biggest secret to light and healthy isto use fresh ingredients andto remember that less ismore. Each ingredientshould be added sparingly.

What were favorite tipsfrom the class? Robbie likesthe potato thickening trickand the fact that such a smallamount of cream can beused. A registered nursewho works as a disease

manager/wellness consult-ant, she plans to share thehealthy aspects of fresh ingredients and small quantities with her clients.

With the start of the NewYear and the traditionalfocus on health and fitness,light Italian cooking is wortha try. Julia McSherry is a freelancewriter based in Greeley.

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on over 37 acres with a 1.6mile looping path. This pathgives way to some challengesdue to hilly terrain. JosephinePark offers a traditional parklike setting with the grassfield, playarea, shelters withtables. It also offers a naturalopen space area, as well. This park is home to lots offeathered and furry creatures,both big and small. Our kidslove chasing the bunnies tosee which is faster. If you arelucky, you might catch aglimpse of the fox or the widevariety of birds that passthrough from season to sea-son. The views of the moun-tains are amazing. There arebenches that provide a placeto sit to take it all in.

You really don’t have to gofar to get away. Planning a“StayCation” can be as sim-ple as walking out your ownbackyard. Get a GreeleyParks and Recreation map atthe City of Greeley/Parkswebsite. Click on the parksfinder map and start planningyour adventure. Mirriah Gilley is a proud wife andmother of two children. Her busy lifeincludes taking her kids from oneevent to another. Along with herhusband they live life to the fullestone adventure at a time.

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Recovering from the holidays or maybejust looking for a new routine? Why nottry a “StayCation?” You won’t have to

drive too far to feel like you have gone some-where. You can plan a getaway practically inyour own backyard!

Greeley has over 30 parkswith over 590 developedacres of park lands. And oneof our family favorites is theSheep Draw Trail which isnow connected to the PoudreRiver Trail. We like to start outbehind King Scoopers off of71st and head northeast pastthe Greeley FunPlex. Thereare two underpasses: one on10th Street and the other at4th Street. The kids love spot-ting all the animals along theway. Gray horned owl andeven a bald eagle have madean appearance on one of ourtrips along the trail. Make sureto bring the camera on thisone. The scenery changes asyou go along and the moun-tains pop up from time to timeand give a picturesque peepinto the beauty we have here.There are resting spotsthroughout the trail before youarrive at Trailhead Junction located at N. 59th Avenueand West F Street. This trail isaround 2 miles.

Another one that we like toexplore is Josephine B. JonesPark (nicknamed the sun-flower park) located at 263152nd Ave. Court. The Parkoverlooks part of HWY 34 andsome of its structures are visi-ble from there. The park sits

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The Sheep Draw Trail, about 2 miles long, winds around some beautiful scenery, as you go along, the mountains pop-up from time totime to give you a picturesque view into the beauty we have here.

In 2005, shortly after retiring and relocating to Northern Colorado, to becloser to our daughter and family, I noticed an announcement in the GreeleyTribune that the Nutcracker was being performed at the UCCC. It had been yearssince I had last seen this wonderfulChristmas production and quickly boughttwo tickets for myself and my four year oldgranddaughter. Thus began a ten-year tradition, which has grown to include another granddaughter, now ten, a grandson, now eight, their mother and father, grandpa and me! Hard to believethat the four year old is now 14.

We were thrilled this year to have the ten year old onstage looking out, as a member of the Angel group. Her involvement as a member of the cast opened up anotheravenue of awareness for me in volunteering backstage.

Needless to say, over the years we have accumulatedquite the collection of Nutcrackers, ballerinas, soldiers, angels, etc. from the Boutique.

Living in Milliken, we have driven in ice, snow and rain,bundled in heavy coats, boots, caps and mittens, determinedto attend the show. Having lived in areas that did not havesuch wonderful productions, we feel so fortunate to live in anarea now that is near a community with such talent.

Thanks to Debie Larsen and the Colorado DanceTheatre Board for bringing us this wonderful family event.What a delightful journey we have had over the years sharing the evening together.Thank you Greeley! G

The Nutcracker: A Greeley Tradition

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Make a New Year’s Resolution and stick to it this year...

I ’ve done it. You’ve probably done it too. I think most of us have made fitness resolu-tion goals. If you’ve made the resolution to

get in shape in 2016, there are plenty of gymsin Greeley that can help you make it happen.

Anytime Fitness4855 West 10th Street, isjust that. Fitness anytime! In October Jason and CariFrink, purchased the work-out facility. “Under new ownership, Anytime Fitnessis improving an already fun

and vibrant member experi-ence,” says Jason.

The couple has beenconcentrating on creating apersonalized member experience to help each person achieve his/her fit-ness goals. They offer threefree customized 30 day “getstarted” plans for new members. Access is 24/7/365;trainers and worldwide reciprocity among 3,000clubs is a plus for members.

“Anytime Fitness’s sur-prisingly personable peopleallow each member to finallymeet the goals they weren’table to before. We want tohelp meet 2016 resolutionsearly,” Jason concluded.

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Greeley Gyms Offer Something For All Fitness Levels

addition to the fitness area,there are dance studios,youth tumbling, and fitnessclasses.There is also a regu-lation size swimming poolwith diving well. Two gymna-siums provide a place to playtraditional sports and the latest craze, “pickleball.”Pickleball is a combination oftennis, badminton, and tabletennis. The Center caters todowntown businesses withnoon basketball and yogaclasses. To find out more,call 970-350-9400.

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The Greeley Ice Haus, thoughnot a gym, offers a skating fa-cility for those who like to gettheir exercise on the ice. Ithas Skate School, hockeyclasses, leagues, figure skating, and curling. The IceHaus is located at 900 8thAve., and can be reached bycalling 970-3509402.

The Greeley RecreationCenter651 10th Ave., hassome fun and unique features,including racquetball courtsand a climbing wall. In

The Family FunPlex locatedat 1501 65th Ave., offers awide array of opportunities totake off extra holiday pounds.Its indoor walking track is ablessing on cold winter days.Sheep Draw Trail is just out-side for when the weather isnice. The Poudre Trail is a

Curvesoffers a differentgym experience for women.Curves has two locations inGreeley as well as one eachin Eaton and Milliken. TheGreeley locations are 4895West 10th Street and 2312West 17th Street. Curves isdesigned to empowerwomen to improve theirlives. The atmosphere atCurves is as much about

Inspire Fitness2400 West16th Street, offers member-ships at $10 a month.Inspire, which is open 24/7,is a full service fitness facilitythat offers cardio, strength,cardio movie theater, tanning,fitness classes on demand,and kids club child care.Inspire offers a functionalstrength section, personaltraining services, free fitnessassessment, guest privilegesand full locker rooms. Formore info about InspireFitness, call 970-978-0150.

Work Out West5701 West20th Street, one of Greeley’smost popular gyms, is hometo a complete workout facilityincluding tennis, racquetballand basketball courts, aswell as a swimming pool.Newly introduced at theWOW is the FIT Studio.Fit Studio is routinely modified45-minute classes targetingdifferent muscle groupseach day. For example,Monday is dedicated tosculpting chests and abs.Tuesday, the focus is onbutts and legs. By Saturday,all muscle groups in yourbody have been worked.

Below is a weekly outlineof scheduled sessions:

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- Mon: chest and abs- Tues: butt, legs and abs- Wed: arms and abs- Thurs: back, shoulders and abs- Fri: butt, legs and abs- Sat: full body

For more informationon FIT or Work Out West,call 970-330-9691.

formed at high intensity.According to KelleyMcCleave, the mission atDouble DiamondCrossFit,is to help people set andachieve personal goalswith their health and fitness.We invite individualsof allshapes, sizes; ages at anyfitness level to stop by seewhat the new rage of fitness is all about. DoubleDiamond CrossFit is located at 965 59th Ave.You can contact them bycalling 970-302-2024 oremail them at [email protected].

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biker’s dream! There is anindoor water park, fullyequipped with a zero deptharea for little swimmers, alazy river, and three slides.

The fieldhouse isequipped with SportCourtflooring, ideal for inlinehockey, indoor soccer, volleyball, and basketball.The fitness center boastsup-to-date equipment.Fitness classes for all levelsare offered. Some of theclasses include dance andspinning. There is even an18 hole mini golf course.

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Ron and Karen Winterhave been fitness con-scious for decades. Shehas 44 years of workoutsunder her belt and he has38. And it shows! Both prefer to do their workoutsearly. Karen advises to listen to your body, andwhen it has had enough

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by Dan Beck, Credit Expert

1. Get a copy of yourcredit report.The best place to do thisis www.annualcreditre-port.com.This is a web-site that is set up whereevery consumer can obtain all three of theircredit reports every 12months for free from the3 largest credit bureaus.

2. Review the report.This should go withoutsaying but, just to beclear, I will say it! Takingthe time to order a reportbut then not looking itover will not do you anygood! Make sure the in-formation is accurate.Some studies suggestthat as much as 80 to90% of reports have errors on them. Don’t assume it’s accurate!

3.If you find inaccurateitems, dispute them orask for help.If it is on the report, it isconsidered accurate in

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the eyes of the FICOscore until it is removed orfixed. Be careful, as thebureaus have lots of trickyways to try to get rid ofyou. This might be a stepthat you need some helpwith, as it can becomevery frustrating and turninto a full time job!

4. Check your revolving accounts(credit cards).See how many open andactive accounts you have.The best mix is 3 to 5. Ifyou have more than 5, donot close any of them!

5. Compute yourAggregate Revolving Utilization.What? I know that ismouthful. Simply comparehow much you owe onyour credit cards to thelimit. For example if I have$1,000 limit and I owe$500 my utilization is50%. With this, the lowerthe better, ideally, you

See how many open and active accounts you have. The best mix is3 to 5. If you have more than 5, do not close any of them, but you cancut them in half so you aren’t tempted to use them!

When it comes to your credit score,you need to be proactive. Here are 7 easy steps to help you understand

and improve your credit score.

want to be less than 10%.6. Avoid applying for newcredit.Inquires will never bepositive for your scoreand are usually negative.Don’t apply for anythingunless you are doing it forstrategic purposes.

7. Be careful where youget advice.Everyone is quick to givecredit advice. Just becareful where you get that

Financial Health: Working on Your Credit Score

by Edward Jones

For example … … Pay yourself first.Even ifyou aren’t living “paycheckto paycheck,” you probablydon’t have much troublespending your money –because there’s alwayssomething that you or afamily member needs, always a repair required foryour home or your car, always one more bill topay. But if you are going toachieve your long-termgoals, such as a comfortableretirement, you need to invest consistently. So before you pay everyoneelse, pay yourself first byhaving some money auto-matically moved from yourchecking or savings account each month intoan investment. … Take advantage of your opportunities. If you have a401(k) or similar plan atwork, take full advantageof it. Contribute as much asyou can afford – or at leastenough to earn your employer’s match, if one is offered – and choose themix of investments that

Time for Some New Year’s (Financial) Resolutions

give you the potential toachieve the growth youneed at a level of risk withwhich you are comfortable. … Focus on the long term.In the short term, you mightbe excused for not wantingto invest. The headlines aretypically scary, the financialmarkets are frequentlyvolatile and the future oftenlooks murky. Yet, if you canlook past the uncertainties of today and keep yourfocus on tomorrow, you willfind it easier to follow a disciplined investment strategy that gives you the opportunity to meet your long-term goals, such as acomfortable retirement.… Don’t be driven by fear.When the market is down,investors tend to react withfear. Specifically, they rushto sell their investments,afraid that if they don’t “cuttheir losses,” they might sustain even bigger ones.If you can get past this feeling, you may find that adown market can offer youthe chance to buy quality investments at good prices.

If you’re like many people, you might bemulling over some New Year’s resolutions,such as hitting the gym more, learning a

new language or taking a cooking class. All are worthy goals, but why not add some financial resolutions as well?

… Forget about the “hotstocks.”You’ll hear friends,co-workers and talkingheads on television touttoday’s “hot stocks.” But bythe time you might hearabout them, they may havecooled off – and, in anycase, they might not be appropriate for your needs.Forget about “getting richquick in the market” – itprobably won’t happen. Trueinvestment success requirespatience and persistence. … Cut down on your debts.It’s easy to pile up debts, but

a lot harder getting rid ofthem. Yet, if you can reduce your debt loadeven moderately, you’llfree up money you coulduse to invest. So look forways to conserve, cutback and consolidate – it will be worth the effort.

Making these resolu-tions – and sticking to them– can help you as you worktoward achieving your financial goals. This article was written byEdward Jones for use by Brian and Kim Larson.

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Imagine: you and your family are enjoying apleasant summer day at your company’sannual picnic. Your co-workers are playing

volleyball, their children are enjoying the playground equipment, and there is plenty toeat. Suddenly, your teenager sprains anankle, but someone attending the picnic hashad First Aid training, and she receives quick,competent, basic medical aid, you can seekprofessional medical care. With the prevalenceof First Aid training in our society, perhapsmultiple “someones” step in to assist.

Now imagine a familymember, friend, or co-worker is experiencing adifferent kind of distress.You’ve noticed that she isisolating herself from oth-ers, is tearful or angry, hashad significant changes inher appetite, smells of alcohol after lunchtime, has made odd statements,or is demonstrating otherbehaviors that cause you tofeel that something just isn’tright. What do you do?You want to help, to providethe same competent assistance you would if shewas experiencing a physi-cal injury or illness, but youdon’t know what to do tohelp, or even how to talk toher about your concerns.You might even try to

ignore her. Fortunately, FREE training

is now available to providethe basic skills for anyone torespond to a person experi-encing a behavioral healthcrisis.

Mental Health First Aidwas first developed inAustralia in 2001, but nowhas spread across the globe.Attendees learn how to recognize and provide assistance to someone experiencing the feelingsand behaviors associatedwith depression, suicidality,anxiety, self-injury, psychosis,or addiction. Mental HealthFirst Aid training does not replace the care of medicaland psychiatric professionals,but rather provides compe-

Make a Difference: Be a MentalHealth First-Aider

tent, basic assistance untilhe or she can receive profes-sional help.

While Mental Health FirstAid training is available toanyone, it has proven especially useful for teachers,police officers, fire departmentpersonnel, paramedics, andothers who often find themselves responding tobehavioral crises.

North Range BehavioralHealth provides this trainingfree of charge to individuals,agencies, organizations,and businesses in WeldCounty. We will also provide

private trainings to groupsof 15 or more. You can reg-ister for a class here,www.mhfaco.org/find-class, or call us at970.313.1150 for more information. As the GreeleyChief of Police Jerry Garnersays, “The more peoplewho are trained to recog-nize and respond to behav-ioral health issues, thesafer our community willbe.” Join the hundreds ofAmericans who can respond with sensitivityand knowledge to those incrisis: be a mental healthfirst-aider! G

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by Evon Schones

As weather cools and days becomeshorter, most people look forward tothe changing seasons. We can get

back outside during the day and enjoy thebeauty of the season before the snow starts tofall. It’s a time to plan for the holiday and spendtime with the people we care about most.

While so many peoplearound you are enjoyingthe cooler weather and allthat comes with it, do youfind yourself feeling sad,lethargic, and a little with-drawn? Does this mood hitabout the same time yearafter year? You may be suf-fering from the “Winter Blues”,also known as SeasonalAffective Disorder”(SAD).

SAD is a recurring formof depression that hits a person about the same timeevery year. It is temporaryand usually occurs duringthe fall and winter months.Symptoms include lack ofenergy, pain in your joints,stomach problems, catchingcolds easily, weight gain,and feeling sad and irritable.You may also shy awayfrom social activities, havefeelings of guilt and anxiety.You are not alone; manypeople suffer from SAD.

This phenomenon hasonly recently become asubject of scientific study. It is believed that the lack ofsunlight might be the majorcause. So how do you beatthe winter blues?

Get out in the sunshineas much as possible. TheUV rays are much weaker in the winter, so spend sometime outdoors to absorb vitamin D.

Eat a diet rich in fruits,vegetables, and lean proteins,but low in processed foods.Get a good night’s sleep.Sometimes this is easier saidthan done, but turn outs thelights at about the same timeeach night, and try to get intoa good sleeping routine.

Exercise, exercise, exercise! Many studies suggest that exercise worksas well as antidepressants inovercoming depression,due to the increase in level of endorphins, also known asthe feel good hormone.

So what exercises workthe best, how much shouldyou exercise, and how often?

First, choose somethingthat you enjoy, so that you willkeep up with it. If you do enjoysocial activities, an exerciseclass might be fun. Walkingis also a great way to getsome extra exercise, and itcan be done alone or with a

group. If you can get outside in the sunshine whileyou exercise, the extra sunlight can really help youto feel better. To build muscle,weight training is a greatchoice.

Below are some exam-ples of exercises that helpbuild muscle. Some can bedone using just your bodyweight while some can bedone with weights or exer-cise bands or tubing.1. Pushup; These can be

done against a wall or onthe floor.

2. Squats; There are manyvariations of these to ac-commodate for any fitnesslevel.

3. Arm circles4. Lateral arm raises

5. Overhead Press6. Band twist and push out7. Plank8. Crunch variations9. Band flye or press10.Reverse flye11. Bent over row with a

band or dumbbells12. Leg raises: Standing or

on the floor13. Bicep curls14. Triceps extensions or

kick backsTry to get at least 150

minutes of activity in eachweek, doing a variety of exercises. A combination ofweight training and cardioseems to work best for mostpeople. Evon Schones is a fitness expertand personal trainer in Greeley.

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Beat the Winter Blues With ExerciseMental Health: Physical Exercise Can Improve Your Mental Health

SAD is a recurring form of depression that hits a person about the sametimeevery year. It is temporary and usually occurs during the fall and winter months. Many studies suggest that exercise works well inovercoming depression due to the increase in level of endorphins.

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Skin Care ExpertOffers Helpful HintsFor Beautiful Skinby Jacqueline Bearden, M.D.

Skin care can be confusingeven for experts in the

field, so if you feel frustrated,you are not alone! The bestadvice is to simplify your approach, and just stay withit. Don’t jump on every trend, as they tend to fade in theirsignificance. Experts foryears, have agreed on somevery important keys in keepingyour skin looking young andhealthy. Prevention is key.Our worseenemies are sun,smoking, and dehydration. Ifyou are not having any directsun exposure, a daily SPF of30 will suffice. If you arespending concentrated timeoutdoors, step it up to anSPF of 40-50 with either zincor titanium oxide as active ingredients. Stop smoking,and drink plenty of water.

Tailor your products toyour skin type. The averageAmerican female spends almost $2500 on skin careproductsevery year, andwith many of those are justmore of the same old thing.Washes - should be gentleand never use soap. Soapstrips good oils and dryingout your skin can make evenacne prone skin worse. Followthe following steps and yourskin will thank you! You canmechanically exfoliate yourface with granular scrubs orbrushes but we like AHAslike glycolic acid. Repair -Anti-oxidants, like Vit C, help to take skin stress awayand fade discolorations.Everyones favorite-retinol for

antiaging. Moisturize -Especially here in Coloradowhere it is so dry.

A healthy diet and hormone balance is the inside factor that we forget.Berries, pomegranates richin antioxidants, and healthyoils found in nuts, avocados,and olive oil are good for ourskin.Green tea and choco-late (yeah!) are beneficialas well. Drink plenty of water,and avoid excess caffeineand alcohol.

Low levels of thyroid,testosterone, and estrogensreduce collagen and elas-ticity in our skin, thus agingus. Supplements rich in antioxidants, choline, andbiotin, can help and are options when we don’talways do the right things.

For problematic skin,you may need to see yourphysician or a skin carespecialist. Learn to readthe labels, and know whatis in your products. Keep itsimple, but get high qualityproducts. Jacqueline Bearden M.D. Owner of RestorationMedical Aesthetics locatedat 5100 W 20th St., Ste A. 970-396-4856.

GFirst, make a game

plan. In your game plan, tocreate a routine for yourselfso that you do things out ofhabit. Second, make sureyou do the basics.

Kick Start the NewYear With GoodNutritionby Tanya Christianson, CCN,CWC

Kick off your New Yearwith a health and fitness

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Aims Community Collegehas special programmingthat started after finals inDecember and continuesto be available for FREEuntil January 15. If your resolution is to get intoshape, it’s the perfect time totry a class or two with yourfriends, family, or co-work-ers! Here are some poten-tial classes you might findchallenging, yet enjoyable,while making a personalconnection with one ofAims certified instructors orpersonal trainers.INDOOR CYCLINGMon,Wed & Fri at 3pm in theIndoor Cycling Studio.You’ll find 20 of the finest in-door cycling bikes and agreat instructor ready togive you the basics.YOGA FUN AND FLEXMon, Wed & Fri at 7am in

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“At Aims, we encourage students, faculty, and staff to pursue their health and wellness goals,” said Dr. Leah L.Bornstein, president of Aims, “We are very excited to have anewly renovated facility for the community to continue livingan active lifestyle. Please join us by registering for a class!” Aims is a place where learners, leaders, believers, and innovators converge. Where education merges with recreation to energize your life and reinvigorate your mind.

the Mind and Body Studio.Yoga leads to improvedhealth and wellbeing, it’sgreat for all ages and bodytypes. This class will introduceyou to yoga positions througha step-by-step descriptionand demonstration. Z IS FOR ZUMBAThursdays at noon in theFitness Studio. Get your Z onwhere there’s plenty of roomand great music to get yourbody moving over the lunchhour.JUST CIRCUITTue & Thursat noon in the Strength Center.Come challenge your cardio-vascular system and developmuscle strength and en-durance. The class is for allcircuit station system levels –using their 16 station Star Trac.FITNESS FUN AND FLEXI-BILITYMon, Wed & Fri atnoon. You will improve musclestrength, endurance, balance,and flexibility using weights,resistance bands, and exer-cise balls.CROSS TRAINING 101Tues& Thurs at 1pm in the CrossTraining Studio. Have a certified Aims instructor helpyou get started.

Here’s a chance to followthrough with your New Year’sResolution. See all that Aimshas to offer at aims.edu/student/gym. To schedule a visit orfor more info, please contactJay Hinrichs 970.339.6337. Kristi Helzer is a life-long Greeleyresident and community cheerleader. This freelance writeralso facilitates Northern ColoradoWomen in Business.

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Ron Worley and ErinBrady, owners of MaxMuscle in Greeley, prac-tice what they preach -good nutrition and exercise.One of the perks for Ron isdoing it along side Erin. Hetends to get tired of doingthe “same ole thing” so hekeeps his workouts freshby changing them. He saidthat in his 30’s, he lifted tolook 20 something. Todayhe lifts and exercises forhis sanity. He advises people to go slowly, setgoals, and work hard. Erinhas been into fitness sinceshe was 16. She loves to liftheavy weights and to liftwith others. She says shehates cardio, but does itanyway. She said eating aprotein, fat, and carb withevery meal goes a longway to achieving fitnesssuccess. “Slow and steadywins the race” is hermantra. G


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down the birth canal.“It was something we didn’texpect, yet are always pre-pared for,” Burgess said.

Burgess called in Dr.Natalie Rochester.“When Icame into the room, Jenaewas pushing well, but thebaby was no longer tolerat-ing pushing,” Rochestersaid. “Jenae’s pushing hadmoved the baby very lowinto her pelvis, low enoughthat a vaginal delivery wasthe safest option for delivery.”

Rochester and Burgessexplained to Hull and herhusband, Alex, that the babyneeded to be deliveredquickly to receive antibiotics.In newborns, choriomeningi-tis infections can lead topneumonia, meningitis andeven death.

“Dr. Rochester told us itwas time for intervention,”Hull said. “We either neededto try forceps or vacuum ex-traction, or we needed to gostraight to a C-section. I wasterrified of a C-section’s re-covery time, and eventhough we were in a crisissituation, Dr. Rochester and

At nearly 8 p.m. on Oct.26, 2014 — five days pasther due date — Hull was inthe final minutes of an otherwise uncomplicated26-hour labor and delivery.She’d been pushing forthree hours. That’s whenHull’s temperature spiked,and the baby’s heart ratespiked along with it.

Lindsay Burgess, thecertified nurse midwifewho’d been by Hull’s sidesince she arrived at MCRearly that morning, sus-pected an infection. Hull’samniotic sac had brokenduring labor, and the fluidhad slowly leaked out, creating an opportunity forbacteria to enter. To fightHull’s infection, calledchoriomeningitis, Burgessstarted her on intravenousantibiotics right away.

But the baby, a girl,needed antibiotics ASAP,too. Her racing heart ratewarned Burgess that shewas in distress.Unfortunately, the babywas in a precarious posi-tion, as she was most of theway — but not all the way –

When Jenae Hull wrote herbirthing plan for her first baby,she couldn’t have foreseen

what would happen. Nobody could have —including the certified nurse midwives atUCHealth OB/Gyn in Greeley who cared for her throughout her pregnancy.

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Lindsay listened to all of myconcerns and were veryhonest and patient with me.

Though such measureswere definitely not part of herbirth plan, Jenae and Alexagreed to try vacuum extrac-tion. If baby Hull still wouldn’tmake an appearance, thenthey’d deliver by an emer-gency C-section.

“Whether the baby wouldbe delivered vaginally or sur-gically, we were in a high-risk situation at this point,”Rochester said, describingthe process by which shemight have to pull the babyback up the birth canal for aC-section delivery. “Eitherway, it’s risky for both babyand mom.”

In a vacuum-extractiondelivery, the doctor attachesa special, palm-sized suc-tion cup to the baby’s head.The cup is attached to asmall electric suction pump,which maintains the vacuumpressure. When the mother

pushes, the doctor gentlypulls on the cup’s handle toassist in moving the babydown and out.

Hull pushed. Noprogress. She waited foranother contraction andpushed again. Still nomovement.

She pushed a total offive times. A nurse enteredthe room and announcedthat the operating roomwas ready. Hull gatheredher last bit of strength forone final push... and at 8:11pm, baby Kylie slipped free.

The Hollywood endingsoon segued into morechallenges, though. Kyliehad trouble breathing, andher heartbeat was still ir-regular, so she was rushedto the special-care nursery.

“I had dreams of skin-to-skin time and nursingwithin the first few minutes,”Hull said. “It wasn’t mydream birth story, but it was


by Dr. Brad Edgren

Good dental health begins at birth.A child is born with 20 baby teeth already developing in the alveolar bone

of the jaws. These teeth don’t generally startto erupt into the mouth until six months of age.However, it is not unusual for some childrento get their first tooth around age one.

It is important to promotegood oral hygiene immedi-ately after birth, eventhough the baby teeth maynot be present. A clean,moist washcloth is all that isneeded to wipe off an infant’s gums twice daily.Baby teeth are susceptibleto decay as they erupt intothe oral cavity. Consequently,The American DentalAssociation recommendsthat a child have their firstdental appointment by oneyear of age. This is also whybrushing with a small, softbristled toothbrush and arice sized bead of fluori-dated toothpaste twice aday is important during andafter tooth eruption.Flossing once a day be-comes necessary when twoadjacent baby teeth touch.Children should always becarefully monitored whenbrushing their teeth, ensuring they are using theappropriate amount oftoothpaste and not swal-lowing it. By age three, alarger amount of toothpasteapproximating the size of a

pea is an appropriate amount.Baby teeth are not only

important for chewing andspeaking, but also for main-taining the space necessaryfor the developing perma-nent, adult teeth. Toothdecay is one of the leadingcauses for the prematureloss of baby teeth. Early lossof baby teeth can lead tocrowding of the adult teethand malocclusions (badbites) because the adjacentpermanent teeth drift into thevacated space, blocking theproper eruption of other permanent teeth. TheAmerican Association ofOrthodontists recommendsthat a child be seen by an orthodontist by age seven toevaluate for dental crowdingand potentially developingmalocclusions.

Dental plaque containsharmful bacteria that resultsin dental decay and gingivitis.Poor hygiene, including thelack of brushing, leads to theaccumulation of excessiveplaque around the teeth andgums. Dental decay and

Baby teeth are not only important for chewing and speaking but alsofor maintaining the space necessary for the developing permanent,adult teeth.

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month

gingivitis are often painlessprocesses that, when left untreated, can develop intomore serious oral problemsincluding: jaw pain, tooth abscesses, jaw bone infec-tions, periodontal disease,and tooth loss. Furthermore,many scientific studies havesuggested relationships between the harmful bacteriaconnected with periodontaldisease and certain healthproblems including: diabetes,

osteoporosis, endocardi-tis, and cardiovascular disease. This is why it is im-portant to see your dentistevery 6 months no matteryour age. He or she canhelp monitor and ensureoptimum oral health. Ahealthy mouth promotes ahealthy body.Dr. Edgren is a Board CertifiedOrthodontist Certified by The American Board ofOrthodontics (ABO) in Greeley, CO.

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my story. And every singlestaff member who was in thatroom made me feel like Kylieand I were the only patientsin the entire hospital. Theytook such good care of me,and they kept me constantlyupdated on what was hap-pening with Kylie in the nurs-ery. I knew they were takinggood care of her too. I’m soforever grateful.”

The midwives at UCHealthOB/Gyn provide excellentcare, said Rochester, whoseown baby girl was recentlydelivered by Burgess.

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“Jenae’s pregnancy wasmanaged by the midwivesright up until the last hour.That’s when Lindsay appro-priately consulted for someback-up. When pregnanciessuddenly turn high-risk,which doesn’t happen veryoften, the midwives are well-trained and discerning. Weall work together to ensuremom and baby are safe.”

“Jenae had the best ofboth worlds—the extra at-tention of midwifery care fornine months and during de-livery, as well as the extrahands and expertise of Dr.Rochester when we neededthem,” Burgess said. G

by Dr. Jacki Reider, Au.D.

Raise your hand if you’veever asked people to

repeat themselves, experi-enced difficulty hearing in thepresence of noise, or have feltembarrassed because youmisunderstood what others were saying. If yourhand is in the air, then you needa hearing test! Other symp-toms of hearing loss include a family history of hear-ing loss, a history of noise expo-sure, or difficulty following

conversations involving more than two people.The sooner hearing loss is diagnosed and treated, the

more successful the treatment will be. Untreated hearingloss can affect many aspects of your everyday life, such asdepression, anxiety, loneliness, and being socially with-drawn. It can not only affect your emotional health, but it canaffect your physical health as well. Some studies show thatuntreated hearing loss is linked to high blood pressure,heart health, and cognitive decline. A recent study alsostated that those with untreated hearing loss experience a30 to 40 percent larger decline in thinking abilities, compared to those with treated hearing loss or no hearingloss at all. Nobody wants to not hear the world aroundthem, AND lose their cognitive function too!

So, what’s the next step? First, find an audiologist youcan trust and whom you feel comfortable. Treating hearingloss is a process, and it’s easier if your audiologist makesthe process as seamless as possible. Second, get to knowyour options. Your audiologist should educate you on yourtreatment choices, and your treatment goals should be acollaboration. Third, keep your family and friends involvedin the treatment process. Hearing loss affects them, too,and realistic expectations should be understood by everyone. Finally, treating hearing loss means lifelong follow-up and care by your audiologist. That is essential tolong-term success!

So, if you raised your hand to any of the signs of hearingloss, schedule an audiological consultation today! To find out more about HRC Services, please contact: Dr. Jacki Reider, Doctor of Audiology, Hearing Rehab Center,2018 35th Avenue, Unit A, Greeley, 970-330-7374.

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FRIDAY, Jan 1st- UNC Men’s Basketball vs. Idaho2pm, UNC Butler-Hancock AthleticCenter, GreeleySATURDAY, Jan 2nd- Literacy Day featuring Harry Potter andthe Hogwarts Express,10am - 4pm,Come join us for some Harry Potter fun.Colorado Model Railroad Museum, 68010th St.,Greeley, 970-392-2934,Admission: FreeMONDAY, Jan 4th- Music Trivia Contest, Broken PlowBrewery, 7-9pm, FREE to play withprizes and beer prizes, 6pm EmpireState Pizza for dinner, 4731 W 10th St,GreeleyTUESDAY, Jan 5th- Live Triviaat Crabtree Brewing7pm - 9:30pm, 2961 29th St, Greeley,970.356.0516. Admission: FREE!WEDNESDAY, Jan 6th- Yoga Support Group for CancerSurvivors,9:30am. This is a free classoffered to those who have beentouched by cancer. The class is offeredon the 1st & 3rd Wednesday of eachmonth from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Toregister, please call 810-6633. NCMC,1801 16th St., Greeley. Price: Free - Walk And Talk Together, 11am, Walkand Talk Together with fellow walkersas you discuss books and topics. Countyour steps or miles or minutes at yourown pace. Price: Free, Lincoln ParkLibrary, 919 7 Street, Suite 100, Greeley- UNC Women’s Basketball vs IdahoState, 2pm, UNC Campus501 20th St, Greeley- Trivia Contest,Broken Plow Brewery,7-9pm, FREE to play with prizes andbeer prizes, 4731 W 10th St, GreeleyTHURSDAY, Jan 7th- UNC Women's Basketball - vs. IdahoState, 7pm, UNC Butler-HancockCenter, GreeleyFRIDAY, Jan 8th- LIVE MUSIC,Broken Plow Brewery,7pm, 6pm Empire State Pizza for din-ner, 4731 W 10th St, GreeleySATURDAY, Jan 9th- Winter Farmers Market,9am to Noon,The 2015-16 season marks the 5thyear for the Greeley Winter Farmers’Market thanks to the support of ourvendors and customers. Located in-doors the Market will be at the same location as last year – 1100 8th Avenue.- UNC Greeley Women's Basketball -vs Weber State, 2pm, UNC Butler-Hancock Center, Butler-HancockAthletic Center, Greeley- Missoula Children’s Theater pres-ents “Rapunzel”, 2pm - 4pm,Performances at 2pm & 7pm. The chil-

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One of the perks of work-ing on The Best ofGreeley Magazine is

that I get to go out each month,feature a friendly bartender,and sample a specialty cock-tail. This month was a little different, as the magazinewasgeared towards health andwell being. Where do you gofor a healthy drink in town? IntaJuice at 2108 35th Ave!

I sampled several offeringsat Inta Juice, including itsExtreme Veggie Garden. Thispretty concoction consisted ofloads and loads of carrots (I’mtalking handfuls), celery, cu-cumber, apple, spinach, kale,

lemons, limes, ginger, andbeets! I could not believe theamount of vegetables that wentinto making this delicious drink.

My servers, NicoleRobinson and TuckerGoodwine, were well versedon the benefits of juicing andmaking the perfect health mix-ture. I also had a “shot”of wheatgrass juice and ittasted exactly how you wouldthink. Imagine the smell of afreshly mowed lawn made intoa beverage.

If you are not hankering fora good ole glass of vegetablegoodness, there are other of-

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Healthy Greeley Restaurants

Iwill be the first to admit that sushi is not my firstchoice when dining out. After visiting SushiOne Japanese Fusion Restaurant, that trend

is about to be bucked. Sushi One rocks! People looking for a healthy alternative to burgersand calorie ridden foods need not look further.

Sushi One, Not OnlyHealthy, But Fun Too

Sushi One, a small, intimate venue, is staffed withknowledgeable servers thatare willing to guide dinersthrough the menu, explain thedishes, and make selectionsuggestions. This is some-thing I appreciated, so wedidn’t order something wewouldn’t understand.According to owner Tae Suh,the more times people eatsushi the more willing they areto try new varieties.

“Raw fish is much health-ier than fried,” said Suh whowas a sushi chef in Californiaand Wyoming before openingthis restaurant.

The restaurant also has asushi bar where patrons cansit and watch the sushi chefswork their magic. Watchingthem make the rolls wasworth the trip alone. I wasamazed at some of thethings they could do with

MONDAY, Jan 18th- Yoga Basics - 5pm, Yoga Basics is anintroduction to the foundational posesin a beginning yoga practice. This classwill focus on careful physical alignmentfor the creation of a safe practice. Toregister, please call 810-6633. Cost:$48.00 per 6 week session. NCMC,1801 16th St., Greeley- Music Trivia Contest,Broken PlowBrewery, 7-9pm, FREE to play with prizesand beer prizes, 6pm Empire State Pizzafor dinner, 4731 W 10th St, GreeleyTUESDAY, Jan 19th- Live Triviaat Crabtree Brewing7pm - 9:30pm, 2961 29th St, Greeley,970.356.0516. Admission: FREE!

WEDNESDAY, Jan 20th- Yoga Support Group for CancerSurvivors, 9:30am. This is a free classoffered to those who have beentouched by cancer. The class is offeredon the 1st & 3rd Wednesday of eachmonth from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Toregister, please call 810-6633, NCMC,1801 16th St., Greeley- Walk And Talk Together, 11am, Walkand Talk Together with fellow walkersas you discuss books and topics. Countyour steps or miles or minutes at yourown pace. Price: Free, Lincoln ParkLibrary, 919 7 Street, Suite 100, Greeley- Gentle Yoga - NCMC CommunityWellness, 5:30pm, In Gentle Yoga, thepostures are presented in an easy to fol-low, accessible manner with plenty oftime for modifications and focus onbreath work. Price: $48. To register,please call 810-6633.NCMC, 180116th St., Greeley- Trivia Contest,Broken Plow Brewery,7-9pm, FREE to play with prizes andbeer prizes, 4731 W 10th St, Greeley

THURSDAY, Jan 21th- UNC Women's Basketball vs.Southern Utah, 7pm, UNC Campus -Bank of Colorado Arena at Butler-Hancock Athletic Center, 1600 23rd St.,Greeley

FRIDAY, Jan 22nd- LIVE MUSIC,Broken Plow Brewery,7pm, 6pm Empire State Pizza for din-ner, 4731 W 10th St, Greeley

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beer prizes, 4731 W 10th St, GreeleyTHURSDAY, Jan 14th- Cooking Class - “Sheet Pan Suppers” -With NCMC Community Wellness, 6pm,Full meal ideas using that cookie sheetpan! Taught by: Mary Branom, R.D.,Registration required, please call 970-810-6633 to register. Cost: $10. NCMC,1801 16th St., Greeley- UNC Men’s Basketball - vs. Montana,7pm, UNC Butler-Hancock Center,Butler-Hancock Athletic Center, GreeleyFRIDAY, Jan 15th- UNC Conducting Symposium, UCCC,701 10th St., Greeley- Photo Exhibit Reception: Ulli Limpitlaw- The Magic From Mountains to Prairie,4pm, UNC Campus- Michener Library,1400 22nd St., Greeley, Price: Free - UNC Wrestling vs. South Dakota State,7pm, UNC Campus - Bank of ColoradoArena at Butler-Hancock AthleticCenter, 1600 23rd St., Greeley- LIVE MUSIC, Broken Plow Brewery,7pm, 6pm Empire State Pizza for dinner, 4731 W 10th St, Greeley- The Paul McKee Quintet,8:00 pm,Greeley Country Club. For details andreservations call 970-353-2267

SATURDAY, Jan 16th- American Girl Doll Pajama Party!,2:15pm, Join your friends at the GreeleyIce Haus for a pajama party celebratingthe American Girl! Bring your favoritedoll and enjoy free skating lessons, hair-styling, face painting and a fun photobooth. Admission $6, $2 skate rental.Greeley Ice Haus, 900 8th Ave, Greeley,970-350-9402,www.greeleyicehaus.com- UNC Men's Basketball vs. MontanaState, 5pm, UNC Butler-HancockCenter, Butler-Hancock Athletic Center,Greeley- Salsa Lessons and Dancing! 7pm -9pm, Every third Saturday of the month,come learn how to salsa, and dance thenight away! Greeley’s own DianaVasquez will be teaching the one hourlesson that starts at 7 pm and lasts forone hour. Dancing continues until 9 pm.Entrance fee $5. Joe Molina Gallery andStudios, 930 8th Avenue in downtownGreeley.Call (970) 506-0070. $5/person- LIVE MUSIC, Broken Plow Brewery,7pm, 6pm Empire State Pizza for din-ner, 4731 W 10th St, Greeley

SUNDAY, Jan 17th

- UNC Wrestling vs. North Dakota State,2pm, UNC Campus - Bank of ColoradoArena at Butler-Hancock AthleticCenter, 1600 23rd St., Greeley

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Your Car’s Health is Something You Need to be Concerned With Too

“cheap insurance”, and atunder fifty bucks, his procla-mation is still true today.Fluid facts-your automobilehas fluids that are in a numberof places other than the gastank, crankcase, andcupholder. Basically, thatnumber is four, and they arethe brake fluid, transmissionfluid, cooling system fluid, andpower steering fluid. All needtheir levels checked, periodicfluid changes and, in some

cases, filters need replace-ment. The shop thatchanges the oil is the placeto get these items checked.Ask for a checklist of whatwas done as part of the service, and go over it withthe dealership or repair shop technician.Tires/Brakes/Battery -don’tforget where the rubber meetsthe road and what suppliesthe juice to start and operateyour car. Check tire inflationand tread depth (it should beat least 1/8”), and have thebattery and brakes checkedwhen service is done.

Current gasoline pricesshould provide some extrajingle so that an occasionalwash job can be had for theold buggy. Greeley has twonew car wash locations, andour town would be prettier ifmore motorists paid a littleextra attention to“detail”. Stu Wright is an automotivewriter/photographer, a 35-yearGreeley resident, and a member of the Rocky MountainAutomotivePress.

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find the owner’s manual providing the information thatyou need - information such as recommended schedulingfor oil changes, which is typically at 7,500 miles, orevery six months, under normal conditions.

Keep in mind that abnor-mal conditions - rough, dirtyroads, cold starts, mountaindriving - can necessitate oilchanges at 3,000 mile intervals.A service manager with whomI used to work, referred to frequent oil changes as

Engine - today’s powerplants are wonders of engi-neering and, in a generation,maintenance intervals forspark plugs, emission systems, and cooling systems have beenstretched out to 100,000miles in some vehicles. Butthe need for periodic mainte-nance has not changed and,in fact, the extended mileageintervals make it all the morecritical to keep track of yoursystems. If you look in theglove compartment, you’ll

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in the mechanical health of your car, SUV, or truck. The average motorist may be saving $100 per month, per vehicle, withtoday’s cost of gasoline. Where should you be spending that money?

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screenings open to community mem-bers.Price: $15 - $45. To schedule anappointment, call 970-810-6633.NCMC, 1801 16th St., Greeley. - Walk And Talk Together,11am, Walkand Talk Together with fellow walkersas you discuss books and topics. Countyour steps or miles or minutes at yourown pace. Walk and Talk is cancelled ifit is colder that 20 degrees wind chillfactor, warmer than 95 degrees, rainingor snowing. Price: Free. Lincoln ParkLibrary, 919 7 Street, Suite 100, Greeley- Trivia Contest,Broken Plow Brewery,7-9pm, FREE to play with prizes andbeer prizes, 4731 W 10th, St, Greeley

THURSDAY, Jan 28th- The Head of Joaquin Murrieta Film.As part of the Latino Americans: 500Years of History grant program, theUniversity Libraries have invited directorJohn Valadez to screen his newest film,The Head of Joaquin Murrieta. The filmexplores the history of Murrieta, a leg-endary Mexican outlaw who blazed atrail of revenge and rebellion followingthe theft of his land, and the rape andmurder of his wife. Price: Free. UNC,Lindau Theater., 1400 22nd St., Greeley

FRIDAY, Jan 29th- LIVE MUSIC,Broken Plow Brewery,7pm, 6pm Empire State Pizza for din-ner, 4731 W 10th St, Greeley

SATURDAY, Jan 30th- UNC Men’s Basketball - vs. NorthDakota, 7pm, UNC Butler-HancockCenter, Greeley- LIVE MUSIC, Broken Plow Brewery,7pm, 6pm Empire State Pizza for dinner, 4731 W 10th St, Greeley G


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their knives. I’d have neverthought a cucumber couldbe sliced as thin as paper.

The menu is as varied asit is detailed. There are 10different salads includingthe Octopus Salad. I or-dered the Spicy Tuna Salad,and it was delicious with justthe right amount of spice.We also ordered theRainbow Roll consisting ofcrab meat, cucumber, andavocado on the inside. Theoutside was comprisedof tuna, salmon, white fish,Albacore, avocado, shrimp,Masago, and green onion.

In a word, it was yummy.Our beautiful platter did not stay that way long aswe meandered our waythrough this dining experi-ence.

A drink menu is availableand includes sake, wine,beer, and specialty drinks,including the Samurai, a mixture of sake and plumwine garnished with citrusfruit. Happy Hour specialsare offered Sunday throughThursday from 5-6:30 p.m.

If you haven’t tried SushiOne, I suggest you do. If youalready tried it, I’ll see youthere! Sushi One,3820 W 10th St,Greeley, 970.351.7400

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I was somewhat surprisedthat people were lined up atthe counter to order. I havenever really been a juice nut,but now am happy to reportthat I will be one of those linedup for my veggie shots. Westlake Village ShoppingCenter, 2108 35 Ave, Greeley970-339-9272

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is a Steinway Artist and has performedaround the world in venues includingCarnegie Hall, Beijing Music Hall,Steinway Hall, Canada’s Banff Center,and Italy’s Campana Theater. This con-cert will also include Tchaikovsky’s TheTempest and works by Mozart andFaure. Adults $10 - $32, UCCC, 70110th St., Greeley- LIVE MUSIC, Broken Plow Brewery,7pm, 6pm Empire State Pizza for din-ner, 4731 W 10th St, Greeley

MONDAY, Jan 25th- Patriot League Honor Band,Adults:$3.75; Seniors & Students: $2.75UCCC, 701 10th Street, Greeley- Music Trivia Contest,Broken PlowBrewery, 7-9pm, FREE to play withprizes and beer prizes, 6pm EmpireState Pizza for dinner, 4731 W 10th St,Greeley

TUESDAY, Jan 26th- Live Triviaat Crabtree Brewing7pm - 9:30pm, 2961 29th St, Greeley,970.356.0516. Admission: FREE!- Colorado Farm Show. January 26-28th. One of the largestfarm shows in the country, this annual symposium and trade show features the newest information in agproducts and services. Island GroveRegional Park in Greeley. All Day.

WEDNESDAY, Jan 27th- Low Cost Blood Screenings - NCMCCommunity Wellness Open Lab, 7am,Wellness Services offers low cost blood

Accessories With a Flair and Hair. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 19Aims Community College. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 33Air Solutions - Heating & Air Conditioning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 32Agfinity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 13Benchmark Dental Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Best of Greeley Magazine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 29Broken Plow Brewery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 29C3 Real Estate Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 5City of Greeley Water Conservation Dept . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 29Conservatory Dance Studio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 11Dickey’s Barbecue Pit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 37Downtown Development Authority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 11Edward Jones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 25FMS Bank and the 3/50 Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inside Back CoverGrace Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 15Hearing Rehab Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 37Integrated Dental Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 4Meyer Direct - Advertising and Marketing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 36Metro Brokers/Rouse Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 13Miss Mary’s Kitchen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 9Modern Hair Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 19Morrell & Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 32North Range Behavioral Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 27Party America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 15Pirate Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 19Power Services Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inside Front CoverCoupon Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 38RE/Max Alliance - Wanda and John Lowe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 31 Restoration Medical Aesthetics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 31Sew Downtown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 17Spradley Barr Ford Greeley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 6TCBY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 9Weld Food Bank. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 27UCHealth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover

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no hand-me-downs. “Theyget so much satisfactionfrom getting them, smellingthem, and then the smilecomes. They light up like atree,” explained Torres.

Unfortunately, and although as many shoes ascan be are purchased,Torres says the children aresort of “cherry picked” bymost in need. After the kidsare selected and foot measurements are made by tracing the children’s feet,the shoe orders are filled locally. By doing this (pur-chasing locally), Zapatoshopes to improve theirhometowns.

Torres recalled an 8-yearold boy that was sent awaybecause the tops of hisshoes looked to be in goodcondition. When the rejectedboy (Angel) was walking away,it was Torres who noticedthat there were no soles remaining, and his bare feetwere making contact withthe ground - just as they diddaily when he would walkmiles to get supplies for hismother. “He was so happywhen we called him back,”said Torres. Angel who now loves to assist with the

Five years ago Torres,along with his brotherAbraham, formed theirnonprofit organization,Zapatos Sin Fronteras orShoes Without Borders.They have been raisingfunds and purchasingshoes for children of extreme poverty in Mexico,Guatemala, and CostaRica. This year, they hopeto provide over 1,000 childrenin Chiapas, Veracruz, andTabasco Mexico with shoeson their annual visit -February 1st through the13th.

“It all started when Iwas exposed to an orphanage in Chihuahua.”stated Torres. “This wasn’ta big facility like you mightfind here (United States).It was just a shack in the middle of nowhere and,after meeting the local pastor there, we discoveredwhat the children reallyneeded were shoes.”

The organizationstrongly believes that everychild deserves to have thesatisfaction of owning anew pair of shoes that werepurchased just for them, nobigger or smaller sizes and

If helping others by getting involved inlocal nonprofits, service organizations, orforming your own is among your list

of New Year’s Resolutions, look no further for inspiration than Greeley resident, Cesar Torres.

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Cesar Torres holds two examples of shoes that his charity, ShoesWithout Borders, has replaced.

distribution of shoes to other children. “I’m nevergoing to forget the impact a shoe can have. I can’t hold onto the blessings God has given me.”

Most of the funds raisedfor the cost of the shoes andexpenses come from the organization’s AnnualChristmas Event. But, ifyou’d like to help, there areseveral other volunteer opportunities throughout theyear. For more information,call (970) 518-0558. John Lowe is a Realtor at RE/MAXAlliance in Greeley and works withhis wife Wanda as Team Lowe. Heis a former newspaper publisherfrom southeast Colorado.

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Helping Children One Shoe At A Time

Better To Give Than to Receive

Cesar Torres, Marketing Directorat Workout West, has lived in theUnited States for 18 years andbecame a citizen eight yearsago. Giving is second nature ashe considers himself blessedand truly believes it is better togive than to receive. Workingclosely with other nonprofits andorganizations Torres has pro-vided local families with neededitems such as food, clothing andfurniture. All things he willinglypicks up from donors. Once heserved 400 plates to the home-less in Greeley at Lincoln Park byserving food his church (23rdAve Church) had purchased fromthe Weld Food Bank. He and hiswife Danela are the proud par-ents of two small children.

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